As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2006 |
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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, 2005 |
Commission file number: 1-9531 |
TELEFÓNICA, S.A. |
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
KINGDOM OF SPAIN |
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
Gran Vía, 28, 28013 Madrid, Spain |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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 |
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Ordinary Shares, nominal value 1.00 per share* | New York Stock Exchange | |
American Depositary Shares, each representing three | New York Stock Exchange | |
Ordinary Shares |
* | Not for trading, but only in connection with the listing of American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the 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 | ||||
The number of outstanding shares of each class of capital stock of Telefónica, S.A. at December 31, 2005 was: | ||||
Ordinary Shares, nominal value 1.00 per share: 4,921,130,397 | ||||
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. | ||||
Yes x | No o | |||
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 a 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 whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). | ||||
Yes o | No x |
TABLE OF CONTENTS | ||||
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 3 | |||
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONVENTIONS | 4 | |||
PRESENTATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 4 | |||
PART I | 6 | |||
ITEM 1. | IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS | 6 | ||
A. | DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT | 6 | ||
B. | ADVISORS | 6 | ||
C. | AUDITORS | 6 | ||
ITEM 2. | OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE | 6 | ||
ITEM 3. | KEY INFORMATION | 6 | ||
A. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA | 6 | ||
B. | CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS | 9 | ||
C. | REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 9 | ||
D. | RISK FACTORS | 9 | ||
ITEM 4. | INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY | 15 | ||
A. | HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY | 15 | ||
B. | BUSINESS OVERVIEW | 21 | ||
C. | ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE | 65 | ||
D. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | 65 | ||
ITEM 4A. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS | 69 | ||
ITEM 5. | OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS | 69 | ||
A. | OPERATING RESULTS | 69 | ||
B. | LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES | 92 | ||
C. | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | 96 | ||
D. | TRENDS AND OUTLOOK | 97 | ||
E. | OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS | 98 | ||
F. | TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS | 99 | ||
ITEM 6. | DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES | 99 | ||
A. | DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT | 99 | ||
B. | COMPENSATION | 107 | ||
C. | BOARD PRACTICES | 110 | ||
D. | EMPLOYEES | 110 | ||
E. | SHARE OWNERSHIP | 111 | ||
ITEM 7. | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 112 | ||
A. | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS | 112 | ||
B. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 113 | ||
C. | INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL | 114 | ||
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 114 | ||
ITEM 9. | THE OFFERING AND LISTING | 120 | ||
A. | OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS | 120 | ||
B. | PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION | 125 | ||
C. | MARKETS | 125 | ||
D. | SELLING SHAREHOLDERS | 125 | ||
E. | DILUTION | 125 | ||
F. | EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE | 125 | ||
ITEM 10. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 125 | ||
A. | SHARE CAPITAL | 125 | ||
B. | MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | 125 | ||
C. | MATERIAL CONTRACTS | 129 | ||
D. | EXCHANGE CONTROLS | 130 | ||
E. | TAXATION | 132 |
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F. | DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS | 136 | ||
G. | STATEMENTS BY EXPERTS | 136 | ||
H. | DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY | 136 | ||
ITEM 11. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 137 | ||
ITEM 12. | DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES | 154 | ||
PART II | 154 | |||
ITEM 13. | DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES | 154 | ||
ITEM 14. | MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE | |||
OF PROCEEDS | 154 | |||
ITEM 15. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 154 | ||
ITEM 16 | 154 | |||
A. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT | 154 | ||
B. | CODE OF ETHICS | 155 | ||
C. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES | 155 | ||
D. | EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES | 155 | ||
E. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS | 155 | ||
PART III | 157 | |||
ITEM 17. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 157 | ||
ITEM 18. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 157 | ||
ITEM 19. | EXHIBITS | 157 |
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report can be identified, in some instances, by the use of words such as expect, aim, hope, anticipate, intend, believe and similar language or the negative thereof or by the forward-looking nature of discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. These statements appear in a number of places in this Annual Report including, without limitation, certain statements made in Item 3Key InformationRisk Factors, Item 4Information on the Company and Item 5Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to, among other things:
Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. The risks and uncertainties involved in our businesses that could affect the matters referred to in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to:
Some of these and other important factors that could cause such differences are discussed in more detail under Item 3Key InformationRisk Factors, Item 4Information on the Company, Item 5Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on those forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report. We undertake no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Annual Report including, without limitation, changes in our business or acquisition strategy or planned capital expenditures, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONVENTIONS
Our ordinary shares, nominal value one euro each, are currently listed on each of the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia stock exchanges under the symbol TEF. They are also listed on various foreign exchanges such as the London, Frankfurt, Paris, Buenos Aires and Tokyo stock exchanges and are quoted through the Automated Quotation System of the Spanish stock exchanges and through the SEAQ International System of the London Stock Exchange. American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each representing the right to receive three ordinary shares, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TEF and on the Lima Stock Exchange. ADSs are evidenced by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) issued under a Deposit Agreement with Citibank, N.A., as Depositary. Brazilian Depositary Shares (BDSs), each representing the right to receive one ordinary share, are listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange. BDSs are evidenced by Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) issued under a Deposit Agreement with Banco Bradesco, S.A., as Depositary.
As used herein, Telefónica, Telefónica Group and terms such as we, us and our mean Telefónica, S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.
Following are definitions of certain technical terms used in this Annual Report:
Access refers to a connection to any of the telecommunications services offered by the Telefónica Group. We present our customer base using this model because the integration of telecommunications services in bundled service packages has changed the way residential and corporate customers contract for our services. Because a single customer may contract for multiple services, we believe it is more accurate to count the number of accesses, or services a customer has contracted for, as opposed to only counting our number of customers. For example, a customer that has fixed line telephony service and broadband service represents two accesses rather than a single customer: a fixed telephony access and a broadband access. The following are the main categories of accesses:
PRESENTATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In this Annual Report, references to dollars or $ are to United States dollars, references to euro or are to the single currency of the participating member states in the Third Stage of the European Economic and Monetary Union pursuant to the treaty establishing the European Community, as amended from time to time.
Since January 1, 2005, our consolidated annual and interim financial statements, including our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005, are and will be prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union (IFRS). IFRS, as adopted by the European Union and applied by us in our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended
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December 31, 2005, do not differ from IFRS, as published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), effective as of December 31, 2005, and therefore, comply in full with IFRS, as published by the IASB. Our consolidated financial information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004 included in our annual consolidated financial statements was restated in accordance with IFRS. For quantitative information regarding the adjustments required to reconcile our Spanish GAAP financial information to IFRS, see note 2 to our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 prepared under IFRS.
IFRS differs in certain significant respects from Spanish GAAP. As a result, our financial information presented under IFRS is not directly comparable to our financial information presented under Spanish GAAP, and readers should avoid such a comparison.
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PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS
A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Not applicable.
B. ADVISORS
Not applicable.
C. AUDITORS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
A. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents selected consolidated financial data of Telefónica, S.A. You should read this table in conjunction with Item 5Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The consolidated income statement data for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2004 and 2005 set forth below are derived from, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this Annual Report. Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, which differ in certain respects from U.S. GAAP. Please refer to note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these differences.
The basis of presentation and principles of consolidation are described in detail in notes 2 and 4.z, respectively, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Income Statement Data | ||||||
Net sales and rendering of services | 30,280.92 | 37,882.16 | ||||
Other income | 1,133.41 | 1,418.26 | ||||
Supplies | (7,637.33 | ) | (10,065.05 | ) | ||
Personnel expenses | (5,095.17 | ) | (5,656.34 | ) | ||
Other expenses | (6,459.80 | ) | (8,302.60 | ) | ||
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depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) | 12,222.03 | 15,276.43 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | (5,666.03 | ) | (6,717.68 | ) | ||
Operating Income | 6,556.00 | 8,558.75 | ||||
Share of profit (loss) of associates | (50.49 | ) | (128.21 | ) | ||
Net financial expenses | (1,462.06 | ) | (1,796.37 | ) | ||
Net exchange differences | (177.05 | ) | 162.04 | |||
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Net financial income (expense) | (1,639.11 | ) | (1,634.33 | ) | ||
Profit before taxes from continuing operations | 4,866.40 | 6,796.21 | ||||
Corporate income tax | (1,512.78 | ) | (1,969.15 | ) |
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Profit for the year from continuing operations | 3,353.62 | 4,827.06 | ||||
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Profit from discontinued operations after taxes | 131.97 | | ||||
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Profit for the year | 3,485.59 | 4,827.06 | ||||
Minority interests | (309.92 | ) | (381.21 | ) | ||
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent | 3,175.67 | 4,445.85 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares (thousands) | 4,987,751 | 4,870,852 | ||||
Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent | ||||||
(euros)(1)(2) | 0.637 | 0.913 | ||||
Earnings per ADS(1)(2) | 1.910 | 2.738 | ||||
Weighted average number of ADS (thousands) | 1,662,584 | 1,623,617 | ||||
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 914.35 | 2,213.21 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | 23,193.37 | 27,992.60 | ||||
Total assets | 60,078.86 | 73,173.77 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | 27,742.58 | 35,126.47 | ||||
Equity (net) | 12,342.47 | 16,158.43 | ||||
Book value per ordinary share (euros) | 2.475 | 3.317 | ||||
Consolidated Cash Flow Data | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 10,131.13 | 11,139.14 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,808.16 | ) | (9,592.02 | ) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,936.61 | ) | (434.67 | ) | ||
Cash dividends per ordinary share (euros) | 0.400 | 0.500 |
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Total revenues | 31,577.20 | 28,912.60 | 27,708.40 | 29,854.90 | 35,993.30 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before tax | (6,693.81 | ) | (8,669.63 | ) | 3,866.05 | 3,947.58 | 6,056.12 | ||||||||
Corporate income tax | (481.40 | ) | 3,383.16 | (1,125.73 | ) | (1,400.81 | ) | (1,911.92 | ) | ||||||
Net income | (7,175.21 | ) | (5,286.47 | ) | 2,740.32 | 2,546.77 | 4,144.20 | ||||||||
Net income per share(1) | (1.403 | ) | (1.027 | ) | 0.531 | 0.511 | 0.851 | ||||||||
Net income per ADS(1)(2) | (4.210 | ) | (3.082 | ) | 1.594 | 1.532 | 2.552 | ||||||||
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Total assets | 90,741.77 | 66,905.14 | 61,264.42 | 62,455.91 | 76,647.79 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt | 27,771.20 | 21,778.00 | 18,310.00 | 14,881.90 | 25,167.58 | ||||||||||
Shareholders equity | 31,470.47 | 16,667.84 | 16,888.02 | 15,872.85 | 19,221.96 | ||||||||||
Book value per ordinary share | 6.155 | 3.239 | 3.274 | 3.182 | 3.946 | ||||||||||
Consolidated Cash Flow Data | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 8,995.8 | 9,019.5 | 9,558.7 | 10,042.7 | 10,891.44 | ||||||||||
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activities | (9,528.5 | ) | (5,585.4 | ) | (5,462.8 | ) | (8,543.1 | ) | (9,290.75 | ) | |||||
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activities | (1,347.0 | ) | (2,082.0 | ) | (4,220.0 | ) | (2,264.6 | ) | (803.53 | ) | |||||
Cash dividends per ordinary share (euros)(1) | — | — | 0.450 | 0.400 | 0.500 |
(1) | The per share and per ADS computations for all periods presented have been presented using the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each period, and have been adjusted to reflect the stock dividends which occurred during the periods presented, as if these had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. |
(2) | Each ADS represents the right to receive three ordinary shares. Figures do not include any charges of the Depositary. |
(3) | U.S. GAAP data for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 has been restated retroactively to eliminate the monetary adjustment for inflation in hyperinflationary economies. For additional information, please refer to note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this document. |
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Exchange Rate Information
As used in this Annual Report, the term Noon Buying Rate refers to the rate of exchange for euros, expressed in U.S. dollars per euro, in the City of New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for customs purposes. The Noon Buying Rate certified by the New York Federal Reserve Bank for the euro on April 6, 2006 was $1.2216 = 1.00.
The following tables describe, for the periods and dates indicated, information concerning the Noon Buying Rate for the euro. Amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars per 1.00.
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2001 | 0.8901 | 0.8909 | 0.9535 | 0.8370 | ||||
2002 | 1.0485 | 0.9495 | 1.0485 | 0.8594 | ||||
2003 | 1.2597 | 1.1411 | 1.2597 | 1.0361 | ||||
2004 | 1.3538 | 1.2478 | 1.3625 | 1.1801 | ||||
2005 | 1.1842 | 1.2400 | 1.3476 | 1.1667 | ||||
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York. |
(1) The average of the Noon Buying Rates for the euro on the last day of each month during the relevant period.
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October 31, 2005 | 1.2133 | 1.1914 | ||
November 30, 2005 | 1.2067 | 1.1667 | ||
December 31, 2005 | 1.2041 | 1.1699 | ||
January 31, 2006 | 1.2287 | 1.1980 | ||
February 28, 2006 | 1.2100 | 1.1860 | ||
March 31, 2006 | 1.2197 | 1.1886 | ||
April 30, 2006 (to April 6) | 1.2272 | 1.2124 | ||
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York. |
Monetary policy within the member states of the euro zone is set by the European Central Bank. The European Central Bank has set itself the objective of containing inflation and will adjust interest rates in line with this policy without taking account of other economic variables such as the rate of unemployment. It has further declared that it will not set an exchange rate target for the euro.
Our ordinary shares are quoted on the Spanish stock exchanges in euro. Currency fluctuations may affect the dollar equivalent of the euro price of our shares listed on the Spanish stock exchanges and, as a result, the market price of our ADSs, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Currency fluctuations may also affect the dollar amounts received by holders of ADRs on conversion by the Depositary of any cash dividends paid in euro on the underlying shares.
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Our consolidated results are affected by fluctuations between the euro and the currencies in which the revenues and expenses of some of our consolidated subsidiaries are denominated (principally the Brazilian real, the Argentine peso, the Chilean peso, the Peruvian nuevo sol, the Mexican dollar, the Venezuelan bolivar, the Czech kruna (crown) and the U.S. dollar). See Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS
Not applicable.
C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
D. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report, prospective investors should carefully consider the risks described below before making any investment decisions. The risks described below are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business and results of operations. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks, and investors could lose all or part of their investment.
Risks Related to our Business
We endeavor to implement our business plans successfully, but factors beyond our control may prevent us from doing so, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. |
Our ability to increase our revenues and maintain our position as a leading European and Latin American provider of advanced telecommunications and Internet services will depend in large part on the successful, timely and cost-effective implementation of our business plans.
Factors beyond our control that could affect the implementation and completion of our business plan include:
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A material portion of our foreign operations and investments is located in Latin America, and we are therefore exposed to risks inherent in operating and investing in Latin America. |
At December 31, 2005, approximately 51.2% of our assets were located in Latin America. In addition, approximately 41.5% of our revenue from operations for 2005 was derived from our Latin American operations. Our foreign operations and investments in Latin America are subject to various risks, including risks related to the following:
In addition, revenues from operations of our Latin American subsidiaries, their market value and the dividends and management fees expected to be received from them are exposed to material country risk as a result of adverse economic conditions in the region that may adversely affect demand, consumption and exchange rates.
Our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected if we do not effectively manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange and interest rate risk. |
We are exposed to various types of market risk in the normal course of our business, including the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, as well as the impact of changes in interest rates. We employ risk management strategies to manage this exposure, in part through the use of financial derivatives such as foreign currency forwards, currency swap agreements and interest rate swap agreements. In particular, in order to limit our exposure to Latin American currency exchange rate fluctuations, we use financial derivatives and other instruments. We also use derivatives and funding in foreign currencies in order to hedge our exposure to the Czech crown and the British pound, following our acquisitions of Cesky Telecom and O2, respectively. If the financial derivatives market is not sufficiently liquid for our risk management purposes, or if we cannot enter into arrangements of the type and for the amounts necessary to limit our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations, such failure could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Also, our other risk management strategies may not be successful, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. For a more detailed description of our financial derivatives transactions, see Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk and note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are exposed to increased liquidity and solvency risks following our acquisition of O2, thereby increasing our vulnerability to capital markets and business downturns, and reducing our strategic flexibility. |
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We financed our entire acquisition cost of O2 with £17.9 billion (approximately 26.4 billion calculated based on a euro-pound exchange rate of 1.47 = 1.00 on October 31, 2005) of debt incurred under a credit facility. As a result, our leverage has increased, and our credit ratings have decreased following recent downgradings by the credit rating agencies. The credit facility has two tranches: one of which has a one-year maturity, which may be extended to two years and to two and a half years (with respect to 50% of the amount of such tranche); and the other which has a three-year maturity. Accordingly, we will be obligated to repay the entire principal amount of such debt within such period, unless we are able to refinance such debt with longer term debt. Although we have refinanced a portion of our outstanding borrowings under the credit facility through the issuance in January 2006 of approximately £4 billion aggregate principal amount of long-term bonds that mature in 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2026, we continue to have substantial refinancing needs. As of April 6, 2006, £14.175 billion (approximately 20.2 billion calculated based on a euro-pound exchange rate of 0.70060 = 1.00 on April 5, 2006) was outstanding under these credit facilities.
If our business performance deteriorates significantly, we may not be able to repay the debt maturing in the next three years with generated free cash flow plus other committed credit lines, or issue long-term debt in an amount sufficient to refinance our outstanding debt as it matures. Additional credit ratings downgrades by the credit ratings agencies could limit substantially our ability to borrow long term debt in the capital markets and thus make it more difficult to refinance the outstanding amount under the facility or increase significantly our cost of funding.
Our goal to reduce our leverage over the coming years may diminish our ability to face competitive threats, take advantage of attractive acquisition opportunities or follow a strategy requiring substantial cash consumption. If our leverage reduction goal is not met, our lenders could seek to reduce their loans to us and may refrain from granting further credit.
For a more detailed description of our liquidity risk, see Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The development of our business could be hindered if we fail to maintain satisfactory working relationships with our partners. |
Some of our operations are conducted through joint ventures in which we own a significant, but less than controlling, ownership interest. For example, Brasilcel in Brazil, which is jointly controlled by Telefónica Móviles and Portugal Telecom, is conducted through a joint venture. As a result of our less than controlling interest in these joint ventures, our company does not have absolute control over the operations of the venture.
In addition, in some cases where we own a majority of the joint venture, we may be subject to provisions in shareholders agreements restricting our ability to control the joint venture. The relevant corporate governance provisions vary from joint venture to joint venture and often depend upon the size of our investment relative to that of the other investors, our experience as a telecommunications operator in the relevant jurisdiction compared to that of the other investors and the preference or requirement of foreign governments that local owners hold an interest in licensed telecommunications operators. As a result, in these cases we must generally obtain the cooperation of our partners in order to implement and expand upon our business strategies and to finance and manage our operations.
The risk of disagreement or deadlock is inherent in jointly controlled entities, and there is the risk that decisions against our interests will be made and that we may not realize the expected benefits from our joint ventures, including economies of scale and opportunities to realize potential synergies and cost savings. In addition, our joint venture partners may choose not to continue their partnerships with us. Moreover, changes in control of our partners could affect our relationships with them and the management of the joint ventures.
The costs and difficulties of acquiring and integrating businesses could impede our future growth, adversely affect our competitiveness and adversely affect our results of operations. |
We may enter into, and have recently consummated, acquisition transactions in order to, among other things, provide services in countries in which we do not currently have operations, take advantage of growth opportunities or enhance our product portfolio in a market where we currently have operations, as we have recently done. Such recent acquisitions include: Telefónica Móviles acquisition of BellSouths wireless operations in Latin America;
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the acquisition by Telefónica of Cesky Telecom in the Czech Republic; and the acquisition of substantially all of the shares of O2 by Telefónica in January 2006 pursuant to a cash tender offer.
These and our future acquisitions may expose us to certain risks, including the following:
We cannot assure you that we will be successful in overcoming these risks, and our failure to overcome these risks could have a negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may be adversely affected by unanticipated network interruptions. |
Unanticipated network interruptions as a result of system failures whether accidental or otherwise, including due to network, hardware or software failures, that affect the quality of, or cause an interruption in, our service could result in customer dissatisfaction, reduced revenues and traffic, and costly repairs and could harm our reputation. Although we carry business interruption insurance, our insurance policy may not provide coverage in amounts sufficient to compensate us for any losses we incur.
Risks Relating to our Industry
We face intense competition in most of our markets, which could result in decreases in current and potential customers, revenues and profitability. |
We face significant competition in all of the markets in which we operate. Thus, we are subject to the effects of actions by our competitors in the markets where we have operations. Our competitors could:
Furthermore, some of our competitors in certain markets have, and some potential competitors may enjoy, competitive advantages, including the following:
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To compete effectively with our competitors, we will need to market successfully our services and anticipate and respond to various competitive factors affecting the relevant markets, such as the introduction of new products and services by our competitors, pricing strategies adopted by our competitors, changes in consumer preferences and general economic, political and social conditions. If we are unable to compete effectively with our competitors, it could result in price reductions, lower revenues, under-utilization of our services, reduced operating margins and loss of market share.
We operate in a highly regulated industry and could become subject to more burdensome regulation, which could adversely affect our businesses. |
As a multinational telecommunications company, we are subject to different laws and regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we provide services. Furthermore, the licensing, construction, operation and interconnection arrangements of our communications systems are regulated to varying degrees by national, state, regional, local and supranational authorities, such as the European Union. These authorities could adopt regulations or take other actions that could adversely affect us and our companies, including revocation of any of our licenses or concessions to offer services in a particular market, failure to renew a license or concession, modification of the terms of a license or concession or the granting of new licenses or concessions to competitors, changes in the regulation of international roaming prices and mobile termination rates, introduction of virtual mobile operators and regulation of mobile data services. Increased or significant changes in the regulation of the activities of our operating companies, including the regulation of rates that may be charged to customers for services, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Regulatory policies applicable in many of the countries in which we operate generally favor increased competition in most of our market segments, especially in the fixed line and wireless service industries, including by granting new licenses in existing licensed territories in order to permit the entry of new competitors. These regulatory policies are likely to have the effect, over time, of reducing our market share in the relevant markets in which we operate. In addition, because we hold leading market shares in many of the countries in which we operate, we could face regulatory actions by national or, in Europe, European Union antitrust or competition authorities if it is determined that we have prevented, restricted or distorted competition. These authorities could prohibit us from making further acquisitions or continuing to engage in particular practices or impose fines or other penalties on us, which, if significant, could harm our financial performance and future growth. For a complete description of the regulatory proceedings we currently face, please see Item 8Financial InformationLegal Proceedings.
We operate under license and concession contracts. |
Most of our operating companies require licenses or concessions from the governmental authorities of the countries in which they operate. These licenses and concessions specify the types of services permitted to be offered by our operating companies. The continued existence and terms of our licenses and concessions are subject to review by regulatory authorities in each country and to interpretation, modification or termination by these authorities. The terms of these licenses granted to our operating companies and conditions of the license renewal vary from country to country. Although license renewal is not usually guaranteed, most licenses do address the renewal process and terms, which we believe we will be able to satisfy. As licenses approach the end of their terms, we intend to pursue their renewal as provided by each of the license agreements.
Many of these licenses and concessions are revocable for public interest reasons. The rules of some of the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our operating companies require us to meet specified network build-out requirements and schedules. In particular, our existing licenses and concessions typically require that we satisfy certain obligations, including minimum specified quality, service and coverage conditions and capital investment. Failure to comply with these obligations could result in the imposition of fines or revocation or forfeiture of the
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license for the relevant area. In addition, the need to meet scheduled deadlines may require our companies to expend more resources than otherwise budgeted for a particular network build-out.
The industry in which we operate is subject to rapid technological changes, and if we are unable to adapt to such changes our ability to provide competitive services could be materially adversely affected. |
The telecommunications industry is in a period of rapid technological change. Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to anticipate and adapt in a timely manner to technological changes. We expect that new products and technologies will emerge and that existing products and technologies will further develop. These new products and technologies may reduce the prices for our services or they may be superior to, and render obsolete, the products and services we offer and the technologies we use, and may consequently reduce the revenues generated by our products and services and require investment in new technology. Our most significant competitors in the future may be new entrants to our markets who are not burdened by an installed base of older equipment. In addition, we may be subject to competition in the future from other companies that are not subject to regulation as a result of the convergence of telecommunications technologies. As a result, it may be very expensive for us to upgrade our products and technology in order to continue to compete effectively with new or existing competitors. Such increased costs could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business depends on the upgrading of our existing networks. |
We must continue to upgrade our existing wireless and fixed line networks in a timely and satisfactory manner in order to retain and expand our customer base in each of our markets, to enhance our financial performance and to satisfy regulatory requirements. Among other things, we could be required to:
Many of these tasks are not entirely under our control and may be affected by applicable regulation. If we fail to execute them successfully, our services and products may be less attractive to new customers and we may lose existing customers to our competitors, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business could be adversely affected if our suppliers fail to provide necessary equipment and services on a timely basis. |
We depend upon a small number of major suppliers for essential products and services, mainly network infrastructure. These suppliers may, among other things, extend delivery times, raise prices and limit supply due to their own shortages and business requirements. If these suppliers fail to deliver products and services on a timely basis, our business and results of operations could be negatively affected. Similarly, interruptions in the supply of telecommunications equipment for our networks could impede network development and expansion, which in some cases could adversely affect our ability to satisfy our license requirements.
The wireless industry may be harmed by reports suggesting that radio frequency emissions cause health problems. |
Media and other reports have suggested that radio frequency emissions from wireless handsets and base stations may cause health problems. If consumers harbor health-related concerns, they may be discouraged from using wireless handsets. While we are not aware that such health risks have been substantiated, there can be no assurance that these concerns could have an adverse effect on the wireless communications industry and, possibly, expose wireless providers, including us, to litigation. Even if the authorized health institutions confirm there is no scientific evidence of adverse health effects, we cannot assure you that further medical research and studies will refute a link between the radio frequency emissions of wireless handsets and base stations and these health concerns.
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Government authorities could increase regulation of wireless handsets and base stations as a result of these health concerns and wireless companies, including Telefónica Móviles and O2, could be held liable for costs or damages associated with these concerns, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In Spain, for example, Telefónica Móviles was required by law to test and certify the emissions of all its base stations in or close to populated areas. For the year ended December 31, 2005, such tests have again confirmed lower emission levels than those required by Royal Decree 1066/2001, which approves the regulation and which establishes the conditions for the protection of the public spectrum domain, restrictions for radio frequency emissions and measures for protection against radio frequency emissions. If in the future Telefónica Móviles fails to comply fully with these standards, it could be subject to claims or regulatory actions.
Other Risks
We face risks associated with litigation. |
We are party to lawsuits and other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. An adverse outcome in, or any settlement of, these or other lawsuits (including any that may be asserted in the future) could result in significant costs to us. In addition, our senior management may be required to devote substantial time to these lawsuits which they could otherwise devote to our business. For a more detailed description of current lawsuits, see Item 8Financial InformationLegal Proceedings.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY
Overview
Telefónica, S.A. is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain, incorporated on April 19, 1924. We are:
The following significant events occurred in 2005:
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Business Lines
In 2005, we reorganized the structure of our business lines to reflect the Groups new multinational scope and the integration of new businesses that we have recently acquired. The objectives of this new structure are to: (i) seek to take advantage of newly-created opportunities for synergies among our businesses; (ii) continue to transform Telefónica into a customer-service oriented company with a special focus on delivering high quality customer service and innovation; and (iii) continue developing and offering integrated telecommunications solutions to each customer segment.
In 2005, our principal business lines were:
In order to integrate O2 into the Telefónica Group, in 2006 we expect to add a new business line that will be principally comprised of O2 and will also include Cesky Telecom and Telefónica Deutschland. All other subsidiaries that are not part of our core business lines, including Telefónica Publicidad e Informacion, S.A., (see Recent Developments) Endemol Entertainment Holding N.V., Telefónica Contenidos, S.A. and Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales will be managed by our Director of Affiliates.
In addition, on March 29, 2006, our Board of Directors approved a merger plan for the acquisition of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. by Telefónica, S.A. The Board of Directors of Telefónica Móviles also approved the merger plan. The merger is subject to approval by our shareholders and the shareholders of Telefónica Móviles.
The following chart shows the organizational structure of the principal subsidiaries of the Telefónica Group at December 31, 2005, including their jurisdictions of incorporation and our ownership interest.
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Telefónica, S.A., the parent company of the Telefónica Group, also operates as a holding company with the following objectives:
Our principal executive offices are located at Gran Vía, 28, 28013 Madrid, Spain, and our telephone number is (34) 91-584-03-06.
Capital Expenditures and Divestitures
Our principal capital expenditures during the three years ended December 31, 2005 consisted of additions to property, plant and equipment and additions to intangible assets. In 2003, 2004 and 2005, 3,705.8 million, 3,768.1 million and 5,468.6 million, respectively, was invested.
Year Ended December 31, 2005
In 2005, capital expenditures increased by 45.1% from 2004, principally due to expenditures relating to growth initiatives in Spain and Latin America related to our broadband business, increases in the capacity of our mobile telephony networks, the rollout of our UMTS network in Spain, technological developments in Latin America, the investment made in Distrito C (the future Telefónica Group headquarters in Madrid) and the capital expenditures of Cesky Telecom, which we consolidate as from July 2005. Our principal capital expenditures in 2005 included investments in:
Year Ended December 31, 2004
In 2004, capital expenditures increased by 1.7% from 2003, principally due to expenditures by Telefónica Móviles on networks and technology for our mobile businesses in Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico and investments by Telefónica Latinoamérica to further develop our broadband network for our Latin America fixed line business. Our principal capital expenditures in 2004 included:
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Year Ended December 31, 2003
In 2003, capital expenditure decreased by 5.6% from 2002, due to a more controlled and conservative investment policy implemented in 2003. Each of our principal business lines maintained a policy of reduced capital expenditure compared to the prior year, with the exception of our worldwide mobile business as a result of the rollout of GSM networks in Mexico and Chile. Telefónica de España and Telefónica Latinoamérica have maintained their policy of focusing capital expenditures on the development of broadband technology while maintaining the necessary capital expenditures for their traditional business. Our principal capital expenditures in 2003 included:
Financial Investments and Divestitures
Our principal financial investments in 2005 were made by Telefónica, S.A. (3,662.5 million for the acquisition of Cesky Telecom a.s. and 1,265.8 million for the acquisition of 4.97% of O2 Plc (O2) through open market purchases), and Telefónica Internacional (424.5 million for the acquisition of 5.0% of China Netcom Group Corporations outstanding shares through open market purchases). Our principal financial divestiture in 2005 was the sale of a 25% interest in Endemol Entertainment Holding, N.V.
Our principal financial investments in 2004 were made by Telefónica Móviles ($5,850 million for the acquisition of certain BellSouth companies, a portion of the acquisition price of which was paid in January 2005) and Telefónica, S.A. (530.8 million, which included 475.1 million for additional acquisitions of Portugal Telecom shares). Our principal financial divestitures in 2004 were the sale of Lycos, Inc. and Pearson Plc by Terra Networks S.A. and Telefónica Contenidos, respectively.
Our principal financial investments in 2003 were made by Telefónica, S.A. (1,528.5 million, which included 1,029.6 million from acceptances to our tender offer for Terra Networks shares), Telefónica Contenidos (708.6 million) and Telefónica Móviles (567.4 million). Our principal financial divestitures in 2003 were the overall divestiture of our interest in Antena 3 TV and the sale of our interests in Sonda, 3G Telecommunications and Inmarsat by Telefónica Internacional, Telefónica Móviles and Telefónica de España, respectively.
Public Takeover Offers
On March 29, 2006, the Boards of Directors of Telefónica, S.A. and Telefónica Móviles, S.A. approved a merger plan which provides for the merger of the two companies. The exchange ratio was set at four ordinary shares of Telefónica, S.A. for every five shares of Telefónica Móviles, S.A.
On October 31, 2005, we commenced a public tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of O2, a U.K. mobile services provider, for a total of approximately £17.9 billion (approximately 26.4 billion calculated based on a euro-pound exchange rate of 1.00 = £0.6767 on October 31, 2005). On January 10, 2006, we received clearance for our acquisition of O2 plc from the European Commission, subject to Telefónica Móviles withdrawal from the European mobile operators alliance, Freemove, and its agreement not to rejoin such alliance in the future without the European Commissions prior consent. On January 23, 2006, we made our tender offer for O2 plc unconditional in accordance with the rules of the U.K. City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. As of March 30, 2006, after the expiration of our tender offer for O2, we owned an aggregate of approximately 98.6% of O2 plcs issued share capital. We will consolidate O2 in our Consolidated Financial Statements as from January 31, 2006.
On March 29, 2005, Telefónica submitted a binding bid to purchase 51.1% of the share capital of the Czech telecommunications company, Cesky Telecom a.s., from the Czech government in an auction as part of a privatization process. The bid price submitted by Telefónica was CZK502 per share, representing a total value of 2,745.9 million for the Czech governments 51.1% of the share capital of Cesky Telecom a.s. The privatization commission formed by the Czech government for the privatization process issued a non-binding recommendation that the government of the Czech Republic accept Telefónicas bid. On April 6, 2005, the government of the Czech
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Republic declared officially that Telefónicas bid was the winner of the auction through which the privatization was being conducted. On April 12, 2005, we signed an agreement with the Czech government to purchase its 51.1% stake in Cesky Telecom a.s. As a result of our acquisition of the Czech governments 51.1% stake in Cesky Telecom a.s., we were required to conduct a public tender offer for all of the remaining outstanding shares of Cesky Telecom a.s. Pursuant to the tender offer, we acquired an additional 18.3% interest in Cesky Telecom a.s. for approximately 911 million. As of December 31, 2005, we held a 69.4% interest in Cesky Telecom.
On February 23, 2005, the Boards of Directors of Telefónica and Terra Networks approved a merger plan which provides for the merger of the two companies, with the termination through dissolution without liquidation of Terra Networks and the en bloc transmission of all of its assets to Telefónica, which through universal succession will acquire the rights and obligations of Terra Networks. The exchange ratio was set at two ordinary shares of Telefónica for every nine ordinary Terra Networks shares. Each of Telefónicas and Terra Networks General Shareholders Meetings held on May 31, 2005 and June 1, 2005, respectively, approved the merger plan for the acquisition of Terra Networks by Telefónica, which was effected on July 16, 2005.
In August 2004, Brasilcel launched tender offers for part of the outstanding shares of Tele Sudeste Celular Participações S.A., or TSD, Tele Leste Celular Participações S.A., or TBE, Celular CRT Participações S.A., or CRT, and TCO directly and indirectly through its subsidiary TCP, which concluded in October 2004. As a result of the shares acquired in the tender offers, Brasilcels stakes in these companies share capital increased to 90.9% in TSD, 50.6% in TBE and 67.0% in CRT, and TCPs stake in TCO increased to 32.9% . The aggregate amount of consideration paid for such shares was approximately R$607 million for Brasilcel and approximately R$902 million for TCP.
On May 25, 2003, Telesp Celular Participaço s S.A., or TCP, launched a tender offer for the common shares of Centro Oeste Celular Participações S.A., or TCO, not owned by it at that date. The acceptance period finished on November 18, 2003. As a result of the shares tendered, TCP acquired 72.2% of TCOs outstanding common shares for R$16.73 per 1,000 common shares. The total purchase price for the TCO shares acquired was R$538.8 million. At December 31, 2003, TCP held 86.6% of TCOs ordinary shares, representing a 28.29% interest in TCO. TCP also announced the intention to launch an exchange offer for the remaining shares of TCO through which TCP would have become TCOs sole shareholder. This would have been followed by a merger of TCO into TCP. After the launch of the exchange offer, the Commissão de Valores Mobiliários, the Brazilian Securities Commission raised questions as to the exchange offers compliance with Brazilian law. Although TCP and TCO believed that the exchange offer complied with applicable law, TCP and TCO decided to terminate the exchange offer in January 2004.
On May 28, 2003, we launched a tender offer for 100% of the outstanding shares of Terra Networks that we did not own at that date. The Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, or CNMV, approved the prospectus for the tender offer on June 19, 2003. The offer price was 5.25 per share, payable in cash. Following the tender offer, we held 71.97% of the outstanding shares of Terra Networks.
Recent Developments
The principal events that have occurred since December 31, 2005 are set forth below.
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B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
At December 31, 2005, the Telefónica Groups total accesses increased 24.3% to 153.5 million from 123.5 million as at December 31, 2004. See Certain Terms and Conventions. This increase in accesses is due in part to
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the acquisition of the former BellSouth mobile operators in Argentina and Chile (together, an aggregate of 3.8 million accesses) in January 2005 and the acquisition of Cesky Telecom (an aggregate of 8.3 million accesses) in June 2005. Total accesses includes 99.1 million mobile, 40.9 million fixed telephony accesses, 12.9 million Internet and data accesses and 0.7 million pay TV accesses.
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Fixed telephony accesses | 37,768.5 | 40,859.0 | 8.2 | ||||
Internet and Data accesses | 10,872.2 | 12,859.9 | 18.3 | ||||
Narrowband | 5,672.5 | 5,166.9 | (8.9 | ) | |||
Broadband | 4,736.7 | 6,902.7 | 45.7 | ||||
Other accesses (1) | 463.0 | 790.3 | 70.7 | ||||
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Telefónica de EspañaSpanish Fixed Line Business
Our Spanish fixed line business is managed by Telefónica de España. The principal companies of the Telefónica de España group are:
The principal services offered by Telefónica de España are:
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Operations
The following table shows the development of Telefónica de Españas domestic telecommunications network and growth in usage of that network since 2003:
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Fixed telephony accesses (in thousands) | 16,510.1 | 16,334.8 | 16,135.6 | |||||||||
Pre-selected lines (in thousands) | 2,279.0 | 2,379.5 | 2,284.6 | |||||||||
Shared access local loops (in thousands) | 0.004 | 37.7 | 279.0 | |||||||||
Fully unbundled local loops (in thousands) | 16.3 | 78.4 | 155.7 | |||||||||
Narrowband accesses (in thousands) | 2,722.9 | 2,263.5 | 1,614.9 | |||||||||
Broadband connections (in thousands) | 1,660.6 | 2,492.7 | 3,441.6 | |||||||||
Retail Broadband connections (in thousands)(1) | 1,070.5 | 1,614.5 | 2,719.7 | (1) | ||||||||
IPTV (Imagenio) connections (in thousands) | N/A | 6.0 | 206.6 | |||||||||
Average time for the provision of the PSTN service (days) | 10.9 | 18.6 | 20.4 | |||||||||
Lines in service per employee(2) | 515.4 | 566.0 | 623.5 | |||||||||
Average consumption per line (minutes/day) | 21.8 | 19.7 | 17.8 | |||||||||
Market growth of fixed line voice traffic (%) | (0.7 | ) | (5.0 | ) | (3.1 | ) | ||||||
Volume of fixed line voice traffic (in millions of minutes) | 131,897 | 123,026 | 110,207 | |||||||||
Volume of outgoing fixed line voice traffic (in millions of minutes) | 80,822 | 68,787 | 59,418 | |||||||||
Volume of incoming fixed line voice traffic (in millions of minutes) | 51,075 | 54,239 | 50,789 | |||||||||
Growth of outgoing fixed line voice traffic (%) | (12.6 | ) | (14.9 | ) | (13.6 | ) | ||||||
Growth of outgoing fixed line international traffic (%) | (1.4 | ) | 4.0 | 13.5 | ||||||||
Growth of incoming fixed line international traffic (%) | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | |||||||||
Growth of fixed-to-mobile traffic (%) | 2.2 | (1.3 | ) | (1.6 | ) | |||||||
Growth of outgoing internet traffic (%) | (18.9 | ) | (22.5 | ) | (27.8 | ) | ||||||
Growth of incoming traffic (%) | 14.8 | 6.2 | (6.4 | ) |
(1) | Includes accesses of the former Terra Networks group companies in Spain. |
(2) | For 2004 and 2005, this line item includes employees of Telefónica de España, S.A. (the parent company of the Telefónica de España group) and Telefónica Data España. Lines include unbundled loops. |
In 2005, voice and Internet traffic decreased mainly as a result of a decrease in local calls and calls for Internet access as well as decreases in incoming traffic from other operators. The number of minutes consumed in 2005 decreased by 10.4% to 110,207 million minutes in 2005 from 123,026 million minutes in 2004. The decrease in minutes consumed in 2005 was mainly due to a 9.6% decrease in minutes per line per day to 17.8 minutes in 2005 from 19.7 minutes in 2004, mainly due to a decrease in minutes per day per line of traditional and incoming traffic.
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Outgoing traffic, which includes voice and Internet calls, accounted for 53.9% of Telefónica de Españas total traffic in 2005. Outgoing traffic decreased by 13.6% to 59,418 million minutes in 2005 from 68,787 million minutes in 2004. During 2005, fixed-to-mobile calls decreased 1.6% to 5,684 million minutes in 2005 from 5,777 million minutes in 2004. Calls for Internet access decreased by 27.8% to 15,486 million minutes in 2005 from 21,453 million minutes in 2004. Local calls decreased by 10.9% to 22,209 million minutes in 2005 from 24,929 million minutes in 2004. Provincial calls decreased 10.5% to 5,417 million minutes in 2005 from 6,053 million minutes in 2004. Interprovincial calls decreased 5.5% to 5,899 million minutes in 2005 from 6,242 million minutes in 2004. International outgoing calls increased 13.4% to 1,967 million minutes in 2005 from 1,734 million minutes in 2004. With respect to value added services, the number of voice mails used increased by 1.7% to 12.1 million in 2005 compared to 11.9 million in 2004. Subscribers to caller identification increased by 5.3% to 7.9 million in 2005 compared to 7.5 million in 2004. Incoming traffic, which also includes voice and Internet calls, accounted for 46.1% of Telefónica de Españas total traffic in 2005. Incoming traffic decreased by 6.4% to 50,789 million minutes in 2005 from 54,239 million minutes in 2004.
During 2005, Telefónica de España continued offering different discount plans (bundled service plans and flat rate plans) targeted to different client profiles. At December 31, 2005, the total number of subscribers for such discount plans was 4,306,984. In September 2005, Telefónica de España launched a new range of bundled service packages (Duos and Trios offers). More than one million of these services packages were subscribed during the last four months of 2005, and at December 31, 2005, the total number of Duos and Trios packages was 1,180,288.
During 2005, Telefónica de España continued to expand its Internet and broadband businesses. As a result of Telefónica de Españas commitment to broadband technology, at December 31, 2005 broadband customers in Spain numbered 3.4 million, representing a 36.0% increase compared to 2.5 million at December 31, 2004. Of the total number of broadband customers at December 31, 2005, 2.7 million were retail broadband clients, representing a 68.8% increase compared to 1.6 million at December 31, 2004, principally driven by the good market acceptance of the Duos and Trios bundled service packages included in the fourth quarter of 2005. Of this 68.5% increase, 9.8 percentage points of the increase is due to the consolidation of former Terra Networks entities.
IP TV (Imagenio) accesses increased to 206.6 thousand at December 31, 2005 compared to 6.0 thousand at December 31, 2004 due to intense commercial campaigns and the deployment of ADSL2+ technology.
Regulation
Below is a description of the current Spanish telecommunications regulatory framework. This description should be considered in light of certain developments currently underway in the regulatory and competitive environment that will have a material impact on Telefónica de Españas business and operations in future years.
Overview
Spain is a member state of the European Union. As such, it is required to enact E.U. legislation in its domestic law and to take E.U. legislation into account in applying its domestic law. E.U. legislation can take a number of forms. Regulations have general application, are binding in their entirety and are directly applicable in all member states. Directives are also binding, but national authorities may choose the form and method of implementation. Recommendations are not binding, but Spanish courts are obligated to take them into consideration.
In order to strengthen free competition throughout its member states, the European Union approved a new regulatory framework in 2002. This framework is composed of a series of directives aimed at strengthening competition in the electronic communications industry within the European Union, establishing mandatory minimum service standards for all users (universal service) and users rights, improving licensing regimes and enhancing telecommunications data protection. These directives required that member states regulatory frameworks be modified accordingly to comply with the E.U.s telecommunications regulatory framework within 15 months.
The General Telecommunications Law
In compliance with the obligation to enact this new E.U. legal framework, on November 23, 2003, the Spanish Parliament enacted Law 32/2003 (the General Telecommunications Law). The purpose of the General
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Telecommunications Law is to advance the liberalization of the provision of telecommunications services and the installation and operation of electronic communications networks, and in this regard satisfy the principle of minimal government intervention. Accordingly, the provision of these services and the ability to operate such networks is granted as a matter of law. In this regard, the law avoids ex ante control by regulators as a fundamental principle, removing the current regime of authorizations and licenses and substituting them with ex post controls, through market analysis mechanisms necessary to determine the existence of effective competition. Furthermore, in the absence of effective competition, a series of obligations are imposed upon operators with significant market power. Within this regulatory framework, the national regulatory authority has a leading role in the implementation of the ex-post controls.
Under the General Telecommunications Law, the Spanish government issued Royal Decree 2296/2004 on December 10, 2004, containing new regulations governing the electronic communications and network access markets.
During 2005, the Spanish government approved a new regulation for the offer of electronic communication services, universal service obligations and consumer protection. This regulation, Royal Decree 424/2005, was approved on April 15, 2005. The principal aspects of the Royal Decree are as follows:
Conditions for the Offer of Electronic Communications Services:
Universal Service Obligations:
Consumer Protection:
The State Contract
Since 1991, we have provided telecommunications services through a contract signed with the Spanish government on December 26, 1991. The resolution of the Ministry Counsel that was enacted on August 1, 2003, prior to the approval of the General Telecommunications Law, approved the transformation of our contract with the Spanish government, adapting it to the current regulatory framework.
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Under the new regulatory framework described above, all licenses and authorizations for the operation of telecommunications networks or for the provision of electronic communications services were void once the new General Telecommunications Law came into effect. However, in accordance with the first transitory disposition of the new General Telecommunications Law, the rights and obligations applicable to the individual licenses and general authorizations held by Telefónica de España will remain valid.
Fixed telephony
In February 2006, the Telecommunications Market Commission issued a final resolution liberalizing tariffs in connection with fixed telephony for retail markets, including individuals and companies. This resolution abolished the previous fixed telephony tariff regime in Spain known as price caps. Under the new regime, operators are required to inform customers in advance of the tariffs that will be charged and the conditions of service.
Under Spanish law, the Telecommunications Market Commission considers Telefónica de España a market dominant operator in the provision of fixed line telephony services and leasing of circuits. As a market dominant operator, Telefónica de España has certain obligations regarding interconnection and access to public networks and the supply of universal service, as well as other obligations to provide public telephony service.
However, in order to comply with Article 7 of the European Unions Electronic Communications Framework Directive (2002/21/EC), the Telecommunications Market Commission conducted a study that included a public consultation period and analyzed the 18 telecommunications markets set forth in the European Commissions Recommendation on relevant product and service markets susceptible to ex ante regulation. The Telecommunications Market Commission conducted this study in order to be able to identify those operators with significant market power in each market and establish regulations that such operators must comply with in each market. The Telecommunications Market Commission completed its study in early 2006. The Telecommunications Market Commissions study and efforts to regulate in a manner that complies with the European Unions Electronic Communications Framework Directive is expected to produce significant changes in Spanish telecommunications regulation. See Item 3.D.Risk FactorsRisks Relating to our IndustryWe operate in a highly regulated industry and could become subject to more burdensome regulation, which could adversely affect our businesses.
Mobile telephony
Mobile telephony regulation concentrates on the management and control of the use of the radio-electric public domain, which is used by operators through the allocation of frequencies in the radio-electric public domain.
For the provision of mobile telephony services, Telefónica Móviles España is considered a market dominant operator and is subject to the fulfillment of certain obligations in the interconnection services market.
Internet
Spanish law has attempted to remove legal uncertainties regarding the Internet as a transmission vehicle for diffusion and exchange of various types of information. Law 34/2002 established the concept of information society services which incorporates, among other things, the purchase of goods and services through electronic means and the supply of information through the Internet.
Service quality
The service quality parameters were first established through a ministerial order, dated October 14, 1999, and through the universal service quality ministerial order, dated December 21, 2001. This regulatory framework sets forth the quality standards for telecommunications services, including fixed telephony, mobile telephony and Internet access. An amendment to these service quality parameters is expected to be published in the Official Registry (Boletin Official del Estado) in 2006. The contemplated amendments to these service quality parameters set forth more stringent requirements with respect to the level of service quality that operators must provide consumers.
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Regulatory authorities
In accordance with General Telecommunications Law 32/2003, the national regulatory authorities in the telecommunications sector are:
Fixed telephony regulation
Licenses and Concessions
Under the new General Telecommunications Law, anyone involved in the operation of a telecommunications network or in the provision of electronic communication services should notify the Telecommunications Market Commission prior to the commencement of such activity. The Telecommunications Market Commission will register the telecommunications operator in the operator registry, so long as it complies with the General Telecommunications Law and all relevant regulations pursuant thereto.
All licenses and authorizations for the use of telecommunications networks or for the provision of electronic communications services expired after the new General Telecommunications Law came into force. Nevertheless, the right to occupy public and private property should continue according to the relevant regulation.
Interconnection
The General Telecommunications Law requires owners of public telecommunications networks, which includes Telefónica de España, to allow competitors to interconnect with their networks and services under non-discriminatory terms and conditions. The General Law on Telecommunications provides that the conditions for interconnection are to be freely agreed among the parties in compliance with certain minimum conditions established by law for interconnection agreements. Where the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the Telecommunications Market Commission may impose the obligation to interconnect upon the conditions it dictates.
Until the regulations governing the telecommunications markets in Spain under the General Telecommunications Law are fully developed and an analysis is completed by the Telecommunications Market Commission, the reference interconnection offer (RIO) applies. The RIO is an instrument created by Spanish law under which Telefónica de España sets forth the terms and the general, technical and financial conditions through which Telefónica de España interconnects with other operators. The applicable regulations state that interconnection prices charged by Telefónica de España in its RIO must be based on cost rather than profit. The RIO is updated periodically by regulations of the Telecommunications Market Commission.
Significant updates to the RIO have included:
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Network access
The General Telecommunications Law provides that the Telecommunications Market Commission can require an electronic communications public network operator to allow other operators to access its network. The Telecommunications Market Commission can establish the technical or operating requirements to ensure normal performance of such network. In the same manner as interconnection obligations, an operator may be declared to have significant market power, which imposes obligations regarding information transparency, non-discrimination, separation of accounts, access to specific network resources and price controls.
Under Royal Decree 7/2000 and Royal Decree 3456/2000, the unbundling of the local loop was established by setting forth the conditions under which the dominant operators of fixed line public networks must provide shared access to the local loop, with prices set by the Spanish governments Deputy Commission for Financial Affairs.
The Telecommunications Market Commission has amended Telefónica de Españas local loop offer for 2004:
The Telecommunications Market Commission is expected to amend Telefónica de Españas local loop offer in 2006 as a result of the development of new ADSL speeds.
Royal Decree 2296/2004 regulates matters concerning call-to-call operator selection, pre-selection of operator and safekeeping of numbers by subscribers, irrespective of the operator that provides the service.
In order to provide operators with guidance on how they can comply with their obligations pursuant to Royal Decree 2296/2004, the Telecommunications Market Commission issued Circular 1/2004. Circular 1/2004 states that operators may meet their obligations under such Royal Decree by hiring an unaffiliated third-party vendor to process customer requests regarding the selection of operators. In this manner, the third-party vendor may verify that the operator has complied with its legal obligation to allow customers to select the operator of their choice to process their telephone calls. Telefónica de España has adopted the Telecommunications Market Commissions guidance and has contracted a third-party vendor to process customer requests to use different operators to process their telephone calls.
Selection of operator
Telefónica de España, as a designated market dominant operator in the supply of connection to public telephone networks from a fixed location, must allow subscribers to place calls with any operator. Customers may pre-select any operator or choose another operator by dialing a three-digit code.
Public service obligations
Universal service. The General Telecommunications Law provides that operators shall be subject to rules of public service and other general public obligations in order to guarantee the existence and quality of electronic communications services.
Universal service is defined as a set of communication services guaranteed to all end users, irrespective of their geographic location, of a determined quality and at an affordable price. Such services must guarantee that all citizens can receive a connection to the fixed line public network and access to the fixed line telecommunications
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services available to the public, a free telephone directory, a sufficient number of public telephones, equal access to fixed line telephony services for disabled persons or those with special social needs and functional Internet access.
In addition, Law 34/2002, governing e-commerce and information services over the Internet, provides that all subscribers to the rural telephone cellular access system (TRAC) that requested an Internet connection prior to December 31, 2004 could progressively be provided with a connection that allows them functional connection to the Internet.
Pursuant to Royal Decree 424/2005, Telefónica de Españas current obligation to provide universal service is imposed until 2007. Pursuant to the Telecommunications Market Commissions Regulation dated December 21, 2005, there will be a public comment period whereby members of the public may express views for the Telecommunications Market Commissions consideration regarding what operator should be selected to provide universal service after 2007. Telefónica de España has been the only operator in Spain to provide universal service since December 1998.
To finance the universal service, the General Telecommunications Law stipulates that the Telecommunications Market Commission must determine whether the net cost to provide universal services implies an unfair burden for the operators required to provide such service. The Telecommunications Market Commission has issued several resolutions relating to Telefónica de Españas net costs for the provision of the universal service, indicating that Telefónica de España does not have a right to be compensated by other operators as there is no competitive disadvantage or unfair burden. On March 25, 2004, the Telecommunications Market Commission recognized the existence of a net cost of 110.0 million for Telefónica de España as a result of providing universal service, but provided no compensation since the amount was not considered an undue burden. However, Royal Decree 424/2005 provides for the possibility that Telefónica de España may recover certain costs incurred in providing universal service in 2006. See The General Telecommunications Law above.
Competition
The following describes our current main competitors in the principal market segments in which the Telefónica de España Group operates.
Since 1997, the supply of fixed line telephone services to the public has been open to all competitors, subject to basic licensing requirements as provided for in the General Telecommunications Law, as well as the attainment of legal authorization for installment of such services.
In June 1997, Retevisión was granted a license to provide public fixed line telephone services in Spain, becoming the second operator after Telefónica de España to hold such a license. Retevisión began operations in January 1998. During 2002, as part of a reorganization process undertaken by the Auna Group, Retevisión merged with Aunacable (a cable operator belonging to the Auna Group). The new name of this fixed line telephone company is Auna Telecommunicaciones, S.A. The principal shareholders of the Auna Group are Endesa, Santander Central Hispano, Unión Fenosa and ING, together with several savings banks. In November 2005, the cable operator ONO acquired Auna Telecomunicaciones, becoming the first cable operator in Spain, named Grupo Corporativo ONO. The principal shareholders of the new group are Grupo Multitel, JP Morgan Partners, Providence Equity Partners and Thomas H. Lee Partners.
In May 1998, the Lince consortium, comprised of France Telecom and Editel, S.A. (a consortium which includes Multitel Cable, S.A. and Ferrovial Telecommunicaciones), received the third license for the provision of fixed line telephone services in Spain. Lince commenced operations in December 1998 under the trade name Uni2. In July 2001, France Telecom reached an agreement with its partners in the Lince consortium to acquire their interests in the Lince group. As a result, France Telecom now owns 100% of Uni2, which, together with Al-Pi Telecommunicaciones (a subsidiary of Uni2 that serves corporate clients and professionals in Catalonia), comprises the Uni2 group. In July 2005, France Telecom acquired 80% of Amena, the third largest Spanish mobile operator.
Jazztel plc, a company created in July 1998, received the fourth license for the provision of fixed line telephone services in Spain. Jazztel, p.l.c. is controlled by a consortium comprised of funds managed by Espírito Santo Bank, ING and Fidelity Investments.
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Tariffs
On October 15, 1999, the Spanish government issued Royal Decree 16/1999 in order to address increasing inflation and promote a higher degree of competition among telecommunications operators. This decree established a price regulatory framework for fixed line telephony service and for lines to be leased by Telefónica de España based on maximum prices per year.
On December 22, 2005, the Spanish governments Deputy Commission for Financial Affairs (CDGAE) approved a new price regulatory framework for 2006. This new framework limits the CDGAEs regulatory jurisdiction in establishing price regulatory frameworks and guarantees the provision of universal service. For more information regarding the Telecommunications Market Commissions compliance with Article 7 of the European Unions Electronic Communications Framework Directive (2002/21/EC), see RegulationThe General Telecommunications Law above.
Once the Telecommunications Market Commission completes its analysis of the telecommunications markets in Spain and adopts regulations pursuant thereto, as required by Article 7 of the European Unions Electronic Communications Framework Directive (2002/21/EC), this regulatory framework will no longer be valid and will be replaced by the new regulations adopted by the Telecommunications Market Commission.
On February 16, 2006, the Telecommunications Market Commission completed its analysis of the local and national fixed telephony markets in Spain and adopted regulations with respect to such markets.
The most important aspects of the newly adopted regulations are the following:
The following table sets forth the variation in price caps from the previous price regulatory framework.
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Provincial | (36.4 | )% | ||
Interprovincial | (45.6 | )% | ||
International | (41.2 | )% | ||
Fixed-to-mobile | (32.3 | )% | ||
Information service | 100.7 | % | ||
Monthly rental fee | 44.9 | % | ||
Subscription fee | (53.4 | )% |
Tariffs for main services
The tariffs for electronic telecommunication services for the three years ended December 31, 2005 (excluding applicable taxes) are set forth below. These are the nominal tariffs set by Telefónica de España in accordance with the applicable price regulatory framework.
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Individual lines and trunk lines | 59.50 | 59.50 | 59.50 | |||
Integrated Service Digital Network | ||||||
Primary access | 3,606.07 | 3,606.07 | 3,606.07 | |||
Basic access | 168.28 | 168.28 | 168.28 | |||
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Individual telephone line | 12.61 | 13.17 | 13.43 | |||
Integrated Service Digital Network | ||||||
Primary access | 342.58 | 342.58 | 349.43 | |||
Basic access | 23.78 | 24.81 | 25.31 | |||
Digital circuit 64 kbits/s of 4 km | 236.24 | 236.24 | 236.24 |
Comparison to other European Operators
The following table sets forth the tariffs charged by Telefónica de España at December 31, 2005 compared to other European operators. Applicable rates during normal business hours have been used.
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Residential monthly rental fee | 13.43 | 13.75 | 11.70 | 12.14 | 13.03 | |||||
Business monthly rental fee | 13.43 | 13.75 | 13.10 | 19.20 | 13.72 |
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Local | 0.0765 | 0.1008 | 0.1354 | 0.1013 | 0.1730 | |||||
Long-distance national | 0.2771 | 0.1266 | 0.2834 | 0.3329 | 0.1730 |
Source: Eurodata, Tarifica and operators. |
Customer Service
One of our main priorities is to satisfy customer needs by improving the quality of our customer service. We have continued our strategy of segmenting our customers in order to tailor our services to best meet the specific needs of each customer segment. In addition, in order to increase our ability to distribute our products and services we have signed agreements with large department stores to complement our traditional channels of distribution.
The corporate customer service model developed by Telefónica de España, which is aimed at achieving the highest degree of efficiency in customer service, features the following:
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In addition, we have continued to develop our product portfolio, especially in broadband services. For instance, customers now have the option to finance the acquisition of desktop or portable computers from us as part of our ADSL offerings. We also launched the Imagenio service in 2004. Imagenio is a leisure and communication service, including pay-TV with a broad range of content, from regular television channels to movies, documentary films and music concerts, and featuring Videoclub, an advanced video-on-demand service. Imagenio includes broadband Internet access, although there is a way for customers to access the service through a digital television connection. Services launched in 2005 include the Duos and Trios packages that offer broadband Internet access and/or IPTV plus unlimited local and national calls.
We have also continued to develop products previously introduced including our combinados plans that combine access and traffic, allowing each client to optimize its consumption according to calling destination and calling time profile. We have also initiated new access offers including holiday line and young line in order to better satisfy client needs. We have introduced packages for different customer segments, such as:
During 2005, the Telefonica de España Group launched a range of bundled service packages that combine IPTV, ADSL and voice services under the name Trios (a package comprising all three services) and Duos (a package allowing customers to choose two of the three services). This is in line with our strategy of focusing on an integrated offer of telecommunications solutions to satisfy customer needs and to reinforce their loyalty and the quality of the service.
Telefónica MóvilesMobile Business in Spain and Latin America
We conduct our mobile business in Spain and Latin America through Telefónica Móviles, which is a leading provider of wireless communications services in Spain and Latin America in terms of managed customers. Telefónica Móviles estimates, based on annual reports and press releases made public by its competitors and information from regulatory authorities, that it is one of the four largest global providers of wireless communications services based upon total managed customers at December 31, 2005. Telefónica Móviles offers a broad range of wireless services, including voice services, enhanced calling features, international roaming and wireless internet services.
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica Móviles provided wireless services through its operating companies and joint venture to approximately 94.4 million managed customers in territories with a population of approximately 518 million. Telefónica Móviles has operations in Spain, Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile and, through its joint venture with Portugal Telecom, it also provides wireless communication services in Brazil. Telefónica Móviles also operates in Morocco where it has a 32.18% interest in Medi Telecom and currently appoints Medi Telecoms chief executive officer.
On March 29, 2006, Telefónica Móviles Board of Directors approved our merger proposal which is now subject to approval by shareholders at the annual general shareholders meeting of both companies. If the merger is effected, Telefónica Móviles, S.A. will be merged into Telefónica, S.A. and will cease to exist as an independent corporate entity, with Telefónica, S.A. acquiring all of the rights and obligations of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. by universal succession.
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The following table provides a summary overview of Telefónica Móviles principal operating companies and those companies in which it has non-controlling minority interests.
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Spain | Spain | Telefónica Móviles España | 44.6 | 19.9 | ||||
Brazil | Brazil | Brasilcel, N.V.(1) | 136.5 | 29.8 | ||||
Northern Region | 134.7 | 9.2 | ||||||
Mexico | Telefónica Móviles México, S.A. de | 106.2 | 6.4 | |||||
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Panama | Telefónica Móviles Panamá | 3.2 | 0.8 | |||||
Nicaragua | Telefónica Celular de Nicaragua, | 5.8 | 0.4 | |||||
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Guatemala | Telefónica Centroamérica | 12.6 | 1.0 | |||||
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El Salvador | Telefónica Móviles El Salvador | 6.9 | 0.5 | |||||
Andean Region | 113.7 | 17.5 | ||||||
Venezuela | Telcel, S.A. | 26.5 | 6.2 | |||||
Colombia | Telefónica Móviles Colombia, S.A. | 46.0 | 6.0 | |||||
Peru | Telefónica Móviles Peru | 28.0 | 3.5 | |||||
Ecuador | Otecel, S.A. | 13.2 | 1.9 | |||||
Southern Cone | 57.9 | 14.0 | ||||||
Argentina | TCP Argentina and | 39.1 | 8.3 | |||||
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Chile | Telefónica Móvil de Chile and | 15.5 | 5.3 | |||||
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Uruguay | Abiatar, S.A. | 3.3 | 0.4 | |||||
Morocco | Morocco | Medi Telecom (2) | 31.0 | 4.0 |
(1) | Jointly controlled and managed by Telefónica Móviles and Portugal Telecom. Through its 50% interest in Brasilcel, as of December 31, 2005, Telefónica Móviles indirectly holds 45.50% of Tele Sudeste (TDS), 33.5 % of Celular CRT (CRTPart), 25.33% of Tele Leste Celular (TBE), 33.04% of Telesp Celular Participações, S.A. (TCP) and 17.34% of Tele Centro Oeste Celular Participaçoes, S.A.(TCO). Brasilcel is proportionally consolidated in Telefónica Móviles financial statements. As of March 26, 2006, following TCOs merger with TCP, and TSDs, TBEs and CRTParts merger into TCP, only one company exists, which has changed its name to VIVO Participaçoes S.A. |
(2) | Jointly managed by Telefónica Móviles and Portugal Telecom. Each of Telefónica Móviles and Portugal Telecom has a 32.18% interest in Medi Telecom. |
Services and Products
Telefónica Móviles operating companies offer a wide variety of wireless and related services and products to consumer and business customers. Although the services and products available vary from country to country, the following are Telefónica Móviles principal services and products:
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Telefónica Móviles Operations
Telefónica Móviles operations currently are conducted in three distinct geographic areas:
In order to achieve critical mass of customers and to enhance efficiency, Telefónica Móviles manages its wireless assets in Latin American in four large regions:
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The following section provides a description of the markets in which Telefónica Móviles operates. Customer information on the wireless markets in which Telefónica Móviles operates, including its market share, are estimates that Telefónica Móviles has made based on annual reports and press releases made public by its competitors or information from local regulators in the respective markets.
Spain
Telefónica Móviles offers wireless services in Spain through Telefónica Móviles España, the leading wireless operator in Spain in terms of total number of customers at December 31, 2005. Telefónica Móviles España had approximately 20 million customers at December 31, 2005, representing an estimated 46% market share and 51% outgoing revenues market share.
The following table presents selected statistical data relating to the operations of Telefónica Móviles España:
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Total customers (in millions) | 19.0 | 19.9 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in millions) | 9.7 | 9.19 | ||
Population in service territory (in millions) | 44 | 45 | ||
Source: Telefónica Móviles. |
Telefónica Móviles España has offered wireless services in Spain since 1982 with the launch of analog wireless services under the brand MoviLine (services discontinued in 2004). Digital wireless services, using GSM 900 MHz technology, were launched in 1995 under the MoviStar brand name, which has since become one of the most widely recognized brands in Spain. In January 1999, Telefónica Móviles España launched the GSM 1800 MHz service. In March 2000, having achieved the highest rating in the award process, Telefónica Móviles España was awarded a third generation wireless, or UMTS, license covering the Spanish national territory for 131 million. In June 2005, Telefónica Móviles España was granted a 4 MHz block for the provision of GSM mobile telephony services in the 900 MHz band.
Market. With an estimated population of approximately 44 million people, Spain is the fifth largest wireless market in Western Europe with approximately 43 million wireless customers at December 31, 2005. This customer base represents a penetration rate of 98%. The penetration rate in the Spanish market grew 7.5 percentage points in 2005.
The Spanish wireless market has shown growth as a result of a decline of wireless handset prices and per minute call rates, and the introduction of pre-paid tariffs. At December 31, 2005, Telefónica Móviles España had approximately 20 million customers. The number of contract customers totaled approximately 10.7 million, representing a 15.6% increase compared to 2004.
In an increasingly competitive market, with strong competition in number portability and pressure on pricing, including termination rate reductions, along with the potential entry of new competitors, Telefónica Móviles España is focused on key initiatives to preserve its position as a leading mobile operator in the market, leading it to increase commercial efforts with measures including:
Network and Technology. Telefónica Móviles Españas digital network in Spain is based upon the GSM/UMTS standard. The prevalence of the GSM standard, together with Telefónica Móviles Españas international roaming agreements, enables its MoviStar customers to make and receive calls throughout Western Europe and in almost 200
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countries worldwide. Telefónica Móviles Españas GSM/UMTS based network provides its customers with access to many of the most advanced wireless handsets and a full panoply of services and products.
In 2004 and 2005, Telefónica Móviles España invested in the aggregate approximately 1,356 million in building out and enhancing its networks in Spain and developing its technological platforms and information systems. At December 31, 2005, Telefónica Móviles Españas GSM/GPRS digital network in Spain, which consisted of 115 switching centers and approximately 18,000 base stations, provided coverage to approximately 99% of the population. At December 31, 2005, Telefónica Móviles Españas UMTS network provided coverage in areas where 70% of the Spanish population resides, with 5,000 UMTS base stations installed.
Sales and Marketing. Since Telefónica Móviles España began providing wireless services in Spain, its sales and marketing strategy has been to generate increased brand awareness, customer growth and increased revenues. Telefónica Móviles España utilizes all types of marketing channels, including television, radio, exterior signage, telemarketing, direct mail and internet advertising. Telefónica Móviles España also sponsors several cultural and sporting events in order to increase its brand recognition.
For purposes of sales and distribution, Telefónica Móviles España divides the Spanish market into the consumer market and business market. At December 31, 2005, Telefónica Móviles España had 9,362 points of sale for the consumer market, including specialized and large retailers. In addition, Telefónica Móviles España uses approximately 118 points of sale that are owned by the Telefónica Group.
In 2005, Telefónica Móviles España continued to encourage customer migration from its pre-paid plans to its contract plans, in line with the process that started in March 2002, when the contract plans of Telefónica Móviles España shifted from a monthly fee to a minimum usage commitment. In 2005, prepaid to contract migrations were over one million, contributing to an improvement in the percentage of its contract customers to its total customers by 5 percentage points as of December 31, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004.
Competition. Telefónica Móviles España currently has two competitors in the Spanish market for wireless communications service: Vodafone España, a subsidiary of Vodafone PLC, and Retevisión Móvil S.A., which operates under the trade name Amena and was acquired by France Telecom during the second half of 2005.
Regulation. Licenses and concessions Under the new General Telecommunications Law, anyone interested in the operation of a telecommunications network or in the provision of electronic communications services should notify the Telecommunications Market Commission prior to the commencement of the activity. The Telecommunications Market Commission will register the telecommunications operator in the Operator Registry.
Under the new regulatory framework, all licenses and authorizations for the operation of telecommunications networks or for the provision of electronic communications services were extinguished once the new General Telecommunications Law came into force. However, in accordance with the first transitory disposition of the new General Telecommunications Law, the rights and obligations applicable to the individual licenses and general authorizations held by Telefónica Móviles España will remain valid. Consequently, Telefónica Móviles España must comply with the obligations established before new General Telecommunications Law came into force.
Telefónica Móviles España holds the following concessions for the use of spectrum which terms and conditions are associated with the former licenses now extinguished:
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GSM 900 (2x12) | 15 years | February 3, 2010 | 5 years | |||
GSM 900 (2x4) | 15 years | June 6, 2020 | 5 years | |||
DCS-1800 (1) | 25 years | July 24, 2023 | 5 years | |||
UMTS | 20 years | April 18, 2020 | 10 years | |||
Paging | 20 years | April 24, 2020 | 10 years | |||
(8) Analogic Trunking | 20 years | June 2014 | 10 years | |||
(4) Analogic Trunking | 20 years | November 2016 | 10 years |
(1) | On November 29, 2002, the Ministry of Industries, Tourism and Commerce completed the allocation of the DCS-1800 band. We received 2 x 24.8 MHz of spectrum. |
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Interconnection Spanish law requires public telecommunications networks to provide interconnection to other public telecommunications networks established in Spain, the terms of which must be specified in an interconnection agreement between the parties. Because Telefónica Móviles España has been classified by the Telecommunications Market Commission as an operator with significant market power in the wireless communications and interconnection markets, it is required, among other obligations, to facilitate cost-oriented interconnection rates on a non-discriminatory and transparent basis and report to the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Industries, Tourism and Commerce regarding its compliance. In October 2005, the Telecommunications Market Commission established the average maximum price for Telefónica Móviles Españas interconnection termination service at approximately 0.11 per minute.
Tariffs The mobile operators that provide mobile telephone services may generally set the tariffs they charge their customers. However, the General Telecommunications Law authorizes the Governments Deputy Commission for Financial Affairs to set transitory maximum and minimum prices, as well as fixed prices. As of the date of this Annual Report, the Deputy Commission for Financial Affairs has not regulated rates of digital wireless services.
Telefónica Móviles España can freely set rates for services provided to its customers and must only communicate the rates to the regulatory authorities and to consumer and customer organizations.
Virtual mobile operators Virtual mobile operators are mobile operators that do not own a network and that may provide mobile telephony service through voluntary non-discriminatory access agreements with mobile operators that own existing networks. On February 2, 2006, the Telecommunications Market Commission issued a regulation concerning the market for access to and call origination on public mobile telecommunications networks in Spain. In connection with this regulation, the Telecommunications Market Commission found that all mobile network operators in Spain collectively hold a dominant position in the wholesale market for mobile telephony. Consequently, the Telecommunications Market Commission has imposed an obligation on mobile operators in Spain to (i) provide network access following a reasonable request by a virtual mobile operator and (ii) offer reasonable prices for access services. The Telecommunications Market Commission in the first instance will allow mobile operators with networks and virtual mobile operators to negotiate agreements that meet the requirements set forth above. However, if mobile operators with networks and virtual mobile operators are unable to negotiate such agreements independently, the Telecommunications Market Commission will set forth the terms of such agreements for the parties.
EC regulation on roaming tariffs On March 28, 2006, Commissioner Reding announced a proposal for a new regulation on international roaming tariffs. The Commissioner intends to base such regulation on Article 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to the approach followed in relation to the cross-border payment regulation in 2001. To assist with the preparation of this regulation, the Commission has sought public comment. The second public comment period opened on April 3, 2006 and is to end on April 28, 2006. The European Commission could adopt the proposal in June. If such regulation were to be adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council of Ministers, it would be immediately in effect in all 25 Member States without transposition into national law and could adversely affect Telefónica Móviles and its operations.
Morocco
Telefónica Móviles provides wireless services in Morocco through Medi Telecom, S.A., in which it holds a 32.18% interest and shares management responsibilities with Portugal Telecom, which also holds a 32.18% interest in Medi Telecom. Medi Telecom is also owned by local minority shareholders. Medi Telecom is one of two wireless operators in Morocco, with over 4 million customers at December 31, 2005. Medi Telecom commenced offering wireless services in Morocco in March 2000, eight months after it was awarded a GSM license covering the Moroccan national territory.
The following table presents selected statistical data relating to Telefónica Móviles investment in Medi Telecom:
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Total wireless customers (in millions) | 2.73 | 4.02 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in millions) | 2.62 | 3.87 | ||
Population in service territory (in millions) | 31 | 31 | ||
Source: Telefónica Móviles, except population data from Pyramid Research. |
Shareholders Agreement. Telefónica Móviles España has entered into a shareholders agreement with other shareholders of Medi Telecom under which it has the right to appoint the chief executive officer of Medi Telecom. In addition, as of April 2003, the sale or transfer of shares in Medi Telecom triggers a right of first refusal to the other non-transferring shareholder in two steps: firstly to the Technical Shareholders (Telefónica Móviles España and Portugal Telecom) and secondly to the remaining shareholders. In addition, the change of control in the direct or indirect shareholders of Medi Telecom (which specifically includes the acquisitions of such interest by a competitor of Telefónica, S.A. or Portugal Telecom) would entitle the non-affected shareholder to exercise a call option over Medi Telecoms shares owned by the party undergoing such change of control. The shareholders agreement also requires specified majority votes to approve most corporate actions.
Market. With a population of approximately 31 million people, Morocco had 12.3 million wireless customers at December 31, 2005, representing a penetration rate of 40%. Medi Telecom estimates that the Moroccan market grew 34% in 2005 compared to 2004.
Network and Technology. Medi Telecoms network in Morocco is based upon the GSM standard. In 2004 and 2005, Medi Telecom invested a total of approximately 156 million in building out and enhancing its digital network in Morocco. Medi Telecom has been offering wireless internet since April 2001. In 2005, Medi Telecom has been awarded a fixed license in Morocco, and the company is rolling out a fixed network based on WiMax technology.
Sales and Marketing. Medi Telecoms sales and marketing strategy has been to generate rapid customer growth. At December 31, 2005, approximately 96% of Medi Telecoms customers used pre-paid plans with the remainder using contract service.
Competition. Medi Telecom competes with Maroc Telecom, the former state monopoly provider of all telecommunications services in Morocco.
Latin AmericaBrazil
Telefónica Móviles and Portugal Telecom are 50:50 shareholders in Brasilcel, N.V., or Brasilcel, a joint venture which combined Telefónica Móviles and Portugal Telecoms wireless businesses in Brazil. This joint venture is the leading wireless operator in Brazil in terms of total number of customers at December 31, 2005. At December 31, 2005, Brasilcel had a total of 29.8 million customers, of which 5.7 million were contract customers. Brasilcel had an estimated average share in its markets of operations of approximately 44.2% at December 31, 2005. All of the operating companies participating in the joint venture have been operating under the brand name Vivo since April 2003. The licensed areas of Brasilcel include 19 states in Brazil and its federal capital, with a population of approximately 136.5 million, and covering 85.5% of Brazils gross domestic product.
On February 22, 2006, the respective shareholders meetings of Telesp Celular Participações S.A. (TCP), Tele Centro Oeste Celular Participações S.A. (TCO), Tele Sudeste Celular Participações S.A. (TSD), Tele Leste Celular Participações, S.A. (TBE) and Celular CRT Participações S.A. (CRTPart) approved (i) the merger of TCO in order to convert it into a wholly owned subsidiary of TCP and (ii) the merger of TSD, TBE and CRT Part into TCP. TCP was the sole surviving company of these mergers and subsequently changed its name to VIVO Participaçoes S.A.
The following table shows the different states where service is provided by Brasilcels operators in 2005:
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Tele Sudeste | Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and Espirito Santo (ES) | |
Global Telecom | Paraná (PA) and Santa Catarina (SC) | |
CRT Celular | Rio Grande do Sul (RS) | |
Tele Centro Oeste | Acre (AC), Goiás (GO), Mato Grosso (MT), Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), Rondônia | |
(RO), Tocantins (TO), Distrito Federal (DF), Amazonas (AM), Pará (PA), Amapá | ||
(AP), Roraima (RR) and Maranhão (MA) | ||
Tele Leste | Bahia (BA) and Sergipe (SE) |
The following table presents statistical data relating to our operations in Brazil:
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Population in service territory (in millions) | 131.5 | 136.5 | ||
Total customers (in millions) | 26.5 | 29.8 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in millions) | 21.4 | 24.1 | ||
Source: Telefónica Móviles, except population data from Pyramid Research. |
Market. Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world, with a surface area of 8.5 square million kilometers and a population of approximately 185.5 million people. At December 31, 2005, with 86.2 million wireless subscribers, Brazil ranked first in Latin America in terms of number of wireless customers. At December 31, 2005, Brazil had an estimated market penetration rate of 46.5% and of 49.2% in the areas where Vivo operates.
Network and Technology. The licenses granted to the companies integrated in Brasilcel allow operations over the CDMA, CDMA 1XRTT, CDMA EVDO and TDMA systems. Vivo offers both analog and digital services in the band of 800 MHz. CDMA 1XRTT is a broadband transmission system for wireless networks allowing for speeds of up to 144 Kbits/s. In 2004, Vivo launched CDMA EVDO, a technology that increases data capabilities allowing speeds of up 2.4 Mbits/s. TDMA, or time division multiple access, is a digital mobile phone technology that allows several calls to share a single channel without interfering with one another.
Of Vivos investment in the development of the networks of its companies in Brazil in 2004 and 2005, approximately 677 million were attributable to Telefónica Móviles as a proportion of the total investment corresponding to its interest in the Brasilcel entities.
Sales and Marketing. The consolidation of the different brands of the Brasilcel joint venture into the Vivo brand in 2003, enabled Vivo companies to develop and operate under a unified commercial strategy. Vivo is actively managing its distribution channels, which consisted of 8,282 points of sale at December 31, 2005. Additionally, Vivo prepaid customers were provided access to a wide range of recharge points. Credit recharges can also be made by electronic transfers through the commercial banking network. As of December 31, 2005, approximately 19% of Vivos customers were contract clients and the remaining 81% were prepaid customers.
Competition. Brasilcel is the leading wireless operator in Brazil in terms of number of customers at December 31, 2005. The growth of the Brazilian market has been considerable during the past years while being accompanied by an increase in competition due to the introduction of new competitors in the regions in which Brasilcel operates. Its major competitors are subsidiaries of Telecom Italia Mobile, America Móvil, Brazil Telecom and Telemar.
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Regulation. The wireless telecommunications companies that operate pursuant to licenses and concessions are subject to general obligations set forth by the National Agency for Telecommunications, or Anatel, and to obligations pursuant to each license concerning quality of services, network expansion and modernization.
Licenses and Concessions On December 4, 2002, Anatel authorized the contribution to Brasilcel of the wireless assets in Brazil of both Portugal Telecom and Telefónica Móviles and allowed the migration of Brasilcels operators to a new licensing regime, Personal Mobile Service, or the SMP regime. Accordingly, Brasilcels operators replaced all their old licenses with new SMP licenses. The old licenses were concessions granted under the Cellular Mobile Service, or the SMC regime. The new SMP licenses include the right to provide cellular services for an unlimited period of time but restrict the right to use the spectrum according to the schedules listed in the old licenses (Celular CRT until 2007; Telerj Celular until 2005; Telest Celular until 2008; Telebahia Celular and Telergipe Celular until 2008; TCP until 2008 or 2009 (for the cities of Ribeirao Preto and Guatapará); Global Telecom until 2013; TCO until 2006 (for Brazils Federal District); Teleacre Celular, Teleron Celular, Telemat Celular and Telems Celular until 2009; Telegoiás Celular until 2008; and Norte Brasil Telecom until 2013). The Telerj Celular license was renewed in 2005 for a fifteen-year period and will expire again in 2020.
The renewal of each of these licenses must be solicited 30 months before its expiration. The companies listed above with licenses expiring within 30 months have already applied for the renewal of their licenses. For the renewal of these licenses, each operator will have to make a payment for the use of the spectrum in the amount of 2% of its annual gross revenues. This payment must be made two years after obtaining the license.
Interconnection Resolution 410/2005 approved the general interconnection regulations. Interconnection is mandatory for all telecommunications operators. Conflicts arising from the negotiations between operators are resolved through arbitration by Anatel. Existing regulations state that operators that offer general public services (fixed line services, personal mobile services and specialized mobile services such as trunking and cable TV) must publish the terms and conditions for interconnection with their networks.
Rates The rates that wireless service providers may charge their customers are also regulated by the SMP regime. The SMP regime allows operators to freely negotiate their interconnection rates with other operators. If they fail to reach an agreement, each operator may call upon ANATEL to determine the terms and conditions of interconnection. In addition, under the SMP rules, the retail rates charged to customers for fixed-to-mobile calls cannot be less than the sum of the interconnection fees charged on the fixed and mobile terminations.
Recent developments in the SMP regime In 2005, Anatel published proposed regulations under the SMP regime. These proposed regulations include increasing the period of time that pre-paid cards are valid, decreasing the minimum duration of service contracts that wireless service providers may offer customers and requiring wireless service providers to have more customer service stations in cities where wireless service is provided. During the public comment period that ended in January 2006, the Brasilcel operators submitted their comments against the proposed regulations. Except for Resolution 410/2005 discussed above, Anatel has yet to enact any of its other proposed regulations. If Anatel were to enact these proposed regulations, such regulations may negatively affect Telefónica Móviles Brazilian subsidiaries business, financial condition and results of operations.
Latin AmericaNorthern RegionThe Northern Region includes Telefónica Móviles operations in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua. This region is the second largest region in Latin America with a population of approximately 135 million. This area is an emerging wireless market with approximately 56 million customers at December 31, 2005, representing a penetration rate of approximately 41%. Telefónica Móviles has an estimated market share in this area of approximately 16.2% at December 31, 2005. Its major operation in the Northern Region is Mexico, which represents 79% of the regions population and 62% of the regions revenue.
The following table presents selected statistical data related to the operations of the Northern Region.
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Pre-paid customers (in millions) | 7.0 | 8.4 | ||
Fixed wireless (in millions) | 0.136 | 0.146 | ||
Population in service territory (in millions) | 132.8 | 134.7 | ||
Source: Telefónica Móviles, except for population data from Pyramid Research. |
Network and Technology. Telefónica Móviles Mexico offers both analog and digital networks. Its digital networks are based upon the CDMA and GSM standard. The rollout of Telefónica Móviles Mexicos GSM network on a nationwide basis started in 2003 and continued during 2004 and 2005, covering approximately 50,000 villages and geographic areas representing approximately 90% of the urban population. Telefónica Móviles México has 88% of its customers in its GSM network at the end of December 2005. The rest of the operators in the region had networks based upon the CDMA or TDMA standards, and during 2004 and 2005, they have been rolling out networks based on the GSM standard. Telefónica Móviles has invested in the Northern Region a total of €737 million during 2004 and 2005, 88% of which has been invested in Mexico principally to rollout its GSM network.
Sales and Marketing. Telefónica Móviles operating companies in these countries use a broad range of marketing channels, including television, radio, billboards, telemarketing, direct mail and internet advertising to market their products. At December 31, 2005, approximately 6% of Northern Region customers were contract customers, while 94% were prepaid customers.
Competition. Telefónica Móviles is the second largest wireless operator in Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama in terms of total number of customers at December 31, 2005. It is the third largest operator in Guatemala in terms of total number of customers at such date. Telefónica Móviles México competes with various operators at a national level. Telefónica Móviles Mexicos principal competitor is Telcel, a subsidiary of América Móvil. Its other significant competitors are Iusacell, Unefon and Nextel.
Mexican Regulation. The provision of telecommunications services in Mexico is regulated by the Telecommunications Federal Law (LFT), enacted in 1995 (D.O.F.7/6/95), as well as specific regulations governing the different types of telecommunications services.
Licenses and concessions In Mexico, authorization to provide mobile telephony services is granted through a concession. Telefónica Móviles Mexicos wireless operating companies have been granted concessions to operate mobile telephony services on Band A in the following states: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Durango, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas and Coahuila, excluding certain select the municipalities.
Currently, only one Band A and one Band B service provider may provide mobile telephony services in each region. Each concession is granted for a period of 20 years, and may be renewed for additional 20-year periods, subject to the fulfillment by the operator of certain terms and conditions. These conditions are the fulfillment of existing obligations under the license, solicitation of renewal of the license before its expiration and acceptance of the new conditions that will be established by the SCT. The concessions to provide mobile telephony services awarded to Telefónica Móviles Mexicos operating companies each expire in 2010.
In 2002, Telefónica Móviles acquired 65% of Pegaso. In 1998, Pegaso was awarded licenses to provide personal communication services until 2018. This license may be extended for additional 20-year periods, subject to the fulfillment by the operator of certain terms and conditions.
Concessionaires of public telecommunications networks are subject to general obligations set forth by the SCT and COFETEL and to obligations pursuant to each concession concerning quality of service, network expansion and modernization.
On July 12, 2004, COFETEL called for an auction to grant concessions to provide fixed and mobile wireless access. The bidding process for certain wireless frequencies available in each of nine PCS regions began on January 11, 2005. Nextel, Telcel, Iusacell and Telefónica Móviles participated in the bidding process. However, the auction was halted on February 9, 2005 due to a court order mandating that COFETEL allow UNEFON to participate in the auction. The bidding process was reinitiated on April 1, 2005 and terminated on April 11, 2005. Telefónica Móviles
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was granted concessions in four different regions in Mexico. However, as a result of a regulation enacted by the Comisión Federal de Competencia (COFECO) establishing a spectrum cap of 35 MHz in PCS bands, Telefónica Móviles was not able to obtain more spectrum in Mexico City through the bidding process. Telefónica Móviles is currently challenging the legality of COFECOs spectrum cap regulation.
Interconnection Mexican legislation on telecommunications matters requires all network license holders to enter into interconnection agreements whenever another operator requests it. The terms of such agreements may be freely negotiated between parties on a non-discriminatory basis. In the event of any controversy, COFETEL must arbitrate between the parties. The interconnection agreements must be registered in the telecommunications register, and those that are signed with foreign networks require prior authorization from the SCT.
Under Mexican law, COFETEL can establish specific obligations for concessionaires of public telecommunications networks who hold significant market power regarding prices, quality of service and the provision of information.
Since May 1, 1999, the Calling Party Pays (CPP) system has applied exclusively to local service (services established between exchanges of the same local area) although the user has the option of maintaining the Receiving Party Pays system. COFETEL has stated that it is considering extending CPP to national long-distance calls, which would require regulatory approval by the Federal Commission for Regulatory Improvement. While the proposed regulation is in final stages and ready for the Federal Commission for Regulatory Improvements approval, the approval process has been delayed as a result of the complaints of several long-distance operators.
Rates Rates charged to customers are not regulated. They are fixed by wireless operating companies and must be registered with COFETEL. Rates are not effective until confirmed by COFETEL.
Latin AmericaAndean RegionThe Andean Region includes Telefónica Móviles operations in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. At December 31, 2005, the wireless market in the region had approximately 46 million customers, and Telefónica Móviles had an estimated market share in this region of approximately 38.0%. Telefónica Móviles is the leading wireless operator in Venezuela and Peru in terms of total number of customers at December 31, 2005 and the second largest operator in Colombia and Ecuador.
The following table presents the selected statistical data related to the operations of the Andean Region.
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Total customers (in millions) | 11.6 | 17.5 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in millions) | 9.1 | 14.2 | ||
Fixed Wireless (in millions) | 0.57 | 0.68 | ||
Population in service territory (in millions) | 112 | 114 |
Source: Telefónica Móviles, except for population data from Pyramid Research. | |
Network and Technology. In Venezuela, Telefónica Móviles Venezuela operates both digital and analog networks. Its digital network is based on the CDMA standard and its analog network is based on N-AMPS. Close to 100% of its customers in Venzuela are based on CDMA. During 2005, the company launched a new technology, 1X EVDO CDMA, which improves and allows higher speed data transmission services and capacity.
Telefónica Móviles Colombia operates digital networks based upon the GSM (launched in July 2005), CDMA 1XRTT and TDMA standards. At December 31, 2005, GSM customers represented 27% of total customers.
Telefónica Móviles Perú operates both analog and digital networks. Its digital network is based upon the CDMA/CDMA 1XRTT standard. At the end of 2005, Telefónica Móviles Perú started rolling out its GSM network, and the GSM services were launched as of February 2006.
Telefónica Móviles Ecuador operates digital networks based upon the GSM standard (launched in September 2005) and CDMA 1XRTT. At December 31, 2005, GSM customers represented 9% of total customers.
Telefónica Móviles has invested a total of €616 million in the Andean Region during 2004 and 2005.
Sales and Marketing. Telefónica Móviles operating companies in these countries use a broad range of marketing channels, including television, radio, billboards, telemarketing, direct mail and internet advertising to market their products. At December 31, 2005, approximately 17% of the Andean Region customers were contract customers, while approximately 78% were prepaid customers. The rest of the customers were fixed-wireless customers.
Competition. The major market competitors in Venezuela are Movilnet, which is a wireless services communication provider that uses CDMA and TDMA technology, and Digitel TIM, which is a wireless communications provider that uses GSM technology.
Telefónica Móviles Colombia currently has two competitors in the Colombian market for wireless communications services: Comcel, which belongs to América Móvil; and Colombia Móvil, whose brand is Ola, which obtained a PCS license in 2003 and is a joint venture of the two largest phone companies of the main Colombian cities of Bogota and Medellin.
Telefónica Móviles Peru currently has two competitors in the Peruvian market for wireless communications services: América Móvil and Nextel Peru.
Telefónica Móviles Ecuador currently has two competitors in the Ecuadorian market for wireless communications services: America Móvil and Alegro, which is owned by fixed line operators.
Latin AmericaSouthern ConeThe Southern Region includes Telefónica Móviles operations in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. At December 31, 2005, the wireless market in the region had approximately 34 million customers, and Telefónica Móviles had an estimated market share of approximately 41.2% in the region. The penetration rate in the region was 58.1% at December 31, 2005. Telefónica Móviles is the leading wireless operator in Argentina and Chile in terms of total number of customers at December 31, 2005 and the second largest operator in Uruguay.
The following table presents selected statistical data related to the operations of the Northern Region.
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Pre-paid customers (in millions) | 5.1 | 9.8 | ||
Fixed wireless (in millions) | 0 | 0.2 | ||
Population in service territory (in millions) | 54 | 57.9 |
Source: Telefónica Móviles, except for population data from Pyramid Research. |
Network and Technology. In Argentina we operate both analog and digital networks. Telefónica Móviles digital network in Argentina is based upon the TDMA standard and the GSM standard. At December 31, 2005, GSM customers represented 51% of the total customers.
Telefónica Móvil de Chile operates both TDMA and GSM networks. GSM customers represented 51% of the total customer base as of December 31, 2005.
In Uruguay Telefónica Móviles operates both analog and digital networks. Its digital network is based upon the GSM (launched in April 2005) and CDMA standards. At December 31, 2005, GSM customers represented approximately 40% of total customers.
Telefónica Móviles has invested a total of €515 million in the Southern Region during 2004 and 2005.
Sales and Marketing. Telefónica Móviles operating companies in these countries use a broad range of marketing channels, including television, radio, billboards, telemarketing, direct mail and internet advertising to market their products. At December 31, 2005, approximately 26% of Southern Region customers were contract customers, while approximately 74% were prepaid customers.
Competition. Telefónica Móviles operators in Argentina currently have three competitors in the Argentine market for wireless communications service, each of which provides services on a nationwide basis: Telecom Personal, which is controlled by Telecom Italia through Telecom Argentina; CTI Móvil (controlled by América Móvil); and Nextel, owned by NII Holdings Inc.
Telefónica Móviles operators in Chile currently have two competitors in the Chilean market for wireless communications service, each of which provides services on a nationwide basis: Entel and Smartcom.
Telefónica Móviles operators in Uruguay currently have two competitors in the Uruguay market for wireless communications service, each of which provides services on a nationwide basis: Ancel and CTI.
Wireless Internet and Data InitiativesWe believe that the convergence of data communications and voice communications represents an important opportunity to increase revenue in the mobile communications sector. An important component of our strategy is broadening uses of wireless communications, currently dominated by voice services, to include more widespread use of wireless internet and data services.
Telefónica Móviles Españas revenues from services increased to €1,030 million in 2005. This increase is primarily due to the increased use of other data services (downloads, browsing, data transmission, MMS and content SMS) in addition to traditional person-to-person SMS usage. Revenues from non-traditional person-to-person SMS increased by approximately 9 percentage points in 2005 to 38% of total data revenues.
We expect that the contribution of wireless internet and data services to our revenues will increase significantly as technology and services improve and are made more accessible and user-friendly to mass-market consumers and business customers in each market in which Telefónica Móviles operates. The availability of compatible handsets at attractive prices will be key to achieving this development.
Telefónica Móviles offers its clients a wide range of data services that it seeks to continuously improve. Current data services offered include short messaging services, or SMS and Multimedia Messaging Services, or MMS, which allows customers to send messages with images, photographs and sounds. Customers may also receive selected information, such as news, sports scores and stock quotes. Telefónica Móviles also provides wireless connectivity and internet access.
Telefónica LatinoaméricaLatin American Fixed Line Business
Our Latin American fixed line business is conducted through Telefónica Latinoamérica. Telefónica Latinoamérica is comprised of:
The principal services offered by Telefónica Latinoamérica are:
All existing fixed telephony, data and internet services in the Latin American countries in which we operate are open to free competition, including PCS service in Peru for which new licenses are expected to be granted in 2006.
The following table sets forth ownership and management information as of December 31, 2005 regarding the principal fixed line telecommunications operators that are members of the Telefónica Latinoamérica group.
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Telecomunicações de São PauloTelesp | 1998 | 40.4 | 87.5% | Telefónica Latinoamérica manages Telesp pursuant to a management contract | ||||
Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile | 1990 | 15.5 | 44.9% | Telefónica Latinoamérica appoints a majority of the members of the Board of Directors | ||||
Telefónica de Argentina | 1990 | 39.1 | 98.0% | Telefónica Latinoamérica controls Telefónica de Argentina through its stake in COINTEL. In addition, Telefónica Latinoamérica manages Telefónica de Argentina pursuant to a management contract | ||||
Telefónica del Peru | 1994 | 28.0 | 97.1% | Telefónica Latinoamérica appoints a majority of the members of the Board of Directors and manages Telefónica del Peru pursuant to a management contract |
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In addition, Telefónica Latinoamérica groups other members include: Telefonica Empresas, following its segregation and subsequent integration into the Telefónica Latinoamérica groups fixed line activities in Latin America during 2005; Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS); and Terra Networks Latinoamérica, as a result of the merger by absorption of Terra Networks into Telefónica, S.A. in July 2005.
Brazil
Telecomunicações de São PauloTelesp
Telesp provides fixed line and other telecommunications services in the Brazilian state of São Paulo under concessions and licenses from Brazils federal government. We acquired our initial interest in Telesp in 1998 as part of a consortium that acquired a majority interest in Telesp in connection with the restructuring of Telebrás, the former Brazilian state-owned telecommunications monopoly. In mid-2000, we completed an exchange offer for the Telesp shares and ADSs held by minority investors. In July 2000, we agreed to exchange our interest in Portelcom Participações S.A., the holding company which controls Telesp Celular, for Portugal Telecoms minority interest in SP Telecomunicações S.A., the holding company through which we control Telesp and paid an aggregate of approximately U.S.$60 million to Portugal Telecom pursuant to the terms of the agreement. In December 2001, we acquired an additional 3.5% of SP Telecomunicações S.A. from Iberdrola.
Under a management contract between Telefónica Latinoamérica and Telesp, Telefónica Latinoamérica provides Telesp with management and technical support in exchange for management fees equivalent to 0.1% of Telesps revenues, as defined in the management contract. The management contract expired in December 2005 and was renegotiated and renewed.
OperationsThe following table provides information with respect to Telesps fixed line telecommunications network at the dates indicated.
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Fixed telephony accesses (in thousands) | 12,287.0 | 12,455.0 | 12,340.0 | (0.9 | )% | ||||
Data and Internet accesses (in thousands) | 1,368.2 | 2,955.5 | 4,261.4 | 44.2 | %(1) | ||||
Broadband accesses (in thousands) | 484.4 | 826.4 | 1,690.4 | 104.6 | %(1) | ||||
Penetration rate in São Paulo | 31.6 | % | 31.7 | % | 30.9 | % | (0.8 | ) p.p. | |
Lines in service per employee | 1,792.0 | 1,865.0 | 1,744.0 | (6.5 | )% |
(1) | Includes the former Terra Networks group companies in Brazil at December 31, 2005. |
At December 31, 2005, Telesp managed approximately 16.6 million accesses, representing an increase of 7.8% from 15.4 million accesses at December 31, 2004, due to a 104.6% increase in broadband accesses due to a 46% increase in Telesps broadband accesses as a result of its commercial efforts and the consolidation of the former Terra Networks group companies in Brazil (approximately 932 thousand accesses, of which 483.6 thousand were broadband accesses), offset in part by a 0.9% decrease in the number of fixed telephony accesses.
Telesps network is 100% digitalized. Its productivity ratio decreased to 1,744 lines in service per employee at December 31, 2005 from 1,865 lines in service per employee at December 31, 2004, principally due to a decrease in lines in service (traditional and ADSL lines) and an increase in the number of employees as at December 31, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004, mainly due to the acquisition of Atrium (an integrated telecommunications service provider to small- and medium-size enterprises) in 2005.
Fixed line voice traffic decreased 2.3% to 57,577 million minutes in 2005. This decrease was due to the increased use of mobile phones, which affected mainly long distance and public telephone traffic, to the decline in
traffic in the intrastate long distance market and to the increase in pre-paid lines relative to post-paid lines, which affects fixed-to-mobile and long distance traffic because of the restrictions relating to calls made from such lines. Local fixed-to-fixed traffic increased 2.6% in 2005, while internet traffic decreased 12.3% due to the migration of customers to broadband.
Regulation. In 1997, the Telecommunications General Law was passed in Brazil (Law 9472/97) creating a National Agency for Telecommunications, or Anatel.
Concessions and Authorizations Concessions and licenses to provide telecommunications services are granted under the public regime, while authorizations are granted under the private regime. Companies that provide services under the public regime, or public regime companies, are subject to certain obligations as to quality of service, continuity of service, universality of service, network expansion and modernization. Companies that provide services under the private regime, or private regime companies, are generally not subject to the same requirements regarding continuity or universality of service. However, they are subject to certain network expansion and quality of service obligations set forth in their authorizations. Public regime companies, including Telesp, can also offer certain telecommunications services in the private regime, including data transmission services.
Fixed-line Services (Public Regime) Our current concession agreement was extended on December 22, 2005, for an additional period of 20 years. In accordance with the Concession Agreement before the renewal, we had notified Anatel of our intention to renew such Concession Agreement on June 30, 2003.
On December 1, 2005, we sent to Anatel the necessary evidence that we had accomplished our network expansion targets established by the Serviço Telefónica Fixo Comutado, or the STFC, for 2005. The evidence of our accomplishment was submitted by Anatel to a public hearing on December 22, 2005, which was completed on February 6, 2006. Anatel is in the process of issuing a certificate.
The renewed Concession Agreement contemplates possible changes to its terms to Anatel in 2010, 2015 and 2020. This provision permits Anatel to update the renewed Concession Agreement with respect to network expansion, modernization and quality of service targets in response to changes in technology, competition in the marketplace and domestic and international economic conditions.
Fixed-line Services (Private Regime) The Brazilian telecommunications regulations provide for the introduction of competition in telecommunications services by requiring Anatel to authorize private regime companies to provide local and intraregional long-distance service in each of the three fixed-line regions and to provide intraregional, interregional and international long distance services throughout Brazil. Anatel has already granted authorizations to private regime operators to operate in Region III, Telesps concession region.
Interconnection In July 2005, Anatel published a new regulation for interconnection among providers of telecommunications services, with material changes compared to the prior regulation. Among the key changes, it became mandatory to make an interconnection public offer for all classes and types of services, requiring operators to prepare a public document setting forth all of the conditions for the establishment of interconnection. In addition to the offers that were already contained in the current model, such as the offer between STFC carriers or between STFC and SMP/SME carriers, Telesp will have to make offers to MSC authorized companies in classes III and/or IV. Moreover, those offers are required to include criteria for treating fraudulent calls. These new regulations also contemplate the reduction of the period to fulfill the new interconnection requirements.
Rates For local network usage (TURL) and the interurban network (TU-RIU), rates are regulated by Anatel and an inflation index formula is included in the concession contract. Concession agreements also establish a price cap for annual rate adjustments, depending upon the type of service provided. Rates for international services are not required to follow the price cap.
In June 2003, Anatel prescribed new rates for Telesps concession area. However, based on an injunction issued by a federal court, Telesp charged lower rates than those prescribed by Anatel. After the final decision regarding the legal injunction with the reincorporation of the IGP-DI as the index, the approved increases were applied in addition to the approved tariffs in June 2003. The increase was divided into two installments, the first one effective after September 1, 2004 and the second installment effective after November 1, 2004.
In June 2004, Anatel approved new rates for Telesps concession areas starting in July 2004. The approved increases were applied in addition to the tariffs determined by the legal injunction. In June 2005, new rates were approved by Anatel according to the concession agreement.
In addition, in 2006 a new index will be applicable to the adjustments of telecommunication tariffs. The current index applicable to telecommunications tariffs, Indice Geral de Preços (IGP-DI) will be replaced by the Indice Sectorial de Telecomunicações or the IST, the Telecommunications Sector Index, which was created to reflect the costs incurred by the telecommunications operators.
Competition. In addition to evolving regulatory considerations, Telesps business is affected by competition from other telecommunications providers. Telesp began to face competition in its region in July 1999 and anticipates that competition will contribute to declining prices for fixed line telecommunications services and increasing pressure on operating margins. Telesps future growth and results of operations will depend significantly on a variety of factors, including:
Telesp is subject to competition for local telephone services from a mirror license holder, who was granted rights similar to those granted to Telesp as part of the privatization of Telebrás. It is subject to competition for interprovincial long distance services from a mirror license holder, Embratel and Embratels mirror license holder.
Network and Technology. In 2003, Telesp began to offer international and interregional long distance telecommunications services known as Super 15. Since 1999, Telesp has made significant investments to develop its broadband access business through ADSL technology under the brand Speedy. Telesp also offers wireless broadband connectivity to its clients through Wi-Fi.
Chile
CTC Chile
Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, or CTC Chile, a company in which we held a 44.89% stake at December 31, 2005, is the leading telecommunications operator in Chile based on number of customers, according to information provided by its competitors and regulatory authorities. As of December 31, 2005, CTC Chile owned approximately 72.5% of all telephone lines in Chile, according to its estimates.
Operations
The following table provides information with respect to CTCs fixed line telecommunications network at the dates indicated.
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Fixed telephony accesses (in thousands) | 2,399.0 | 2,412.5 | 2,429.1 | 0.7 | % | ||||
Data and Internet accesses (in thousands) | 487.2 | 473.7 | 483.6 | 2.1 | % | ||||
Broadband accesses (in thousands) | 125.3 | 200.8 | 314.2 | 56.5 | % | ||||
Penetration rate in Chile | 21.5 | % | 22.0 | % | 21.0 | % | (1.0 | ) p.p. | |
Lines in service per employee | 794.0 | 869.0 | 968.0 | 11.4 | % |
CTC Chiles accesses increased 0.9% to 2,912.7 thousand in 2005 principally due to our offering of bundled service packages and increases in broadband accesses. At December 31, 2005, the fixed telephony penetration rate
in Chile was approximately 21%. CTC Chiles productivity ratio increased to 968 lines per employee at December 31, 2005 from 869 lines per employee at December 31, 2004, principally as a result of an increase in lines in service and workforce reductions in 2005. At December 31, 2005, CTC Chiles network was 100% digitalized, and 96.5% of its network had ADSL coverage.
Broadband accesses increased 56.5% to 314,177 thousand at December 31, 2005 from 200,794 thousand at December 31, 2004, principally due to CTC Chiles commercial efforts, including the offer of bundled service packages, undertaken during 2005.
Regulation. The regulatory framework of Chile, defined in the General Telecommunications Law (Ley General Telecomunicaciones), was enacted in 1982. This law introduced competition in the telecommunications services sector in Chile (Law 18168/82 amended by Decree 1/87, Laws 19091/91 and 19302/94) and dictated provisions on licenses and permits for operating telecommunications services, rate regulation and network interconnection. Those provisions were later amended or replaced by subsequent modifications.
Regulatory authorities The following regulatory authorities exist in Chile:
Licenses and Concessions Under Law No. 18,168, companies must obtain licenses in order to provide telecommunications services. Licenses granted for public and intermediate services generally have 30-year terms and may be renewed indefinitely for 30-year periods at the request of the operator (although certain licenses held by CTC Chile have longer terms).
A license may be terminated, after notice of noncompliance with the applicable technical regulations, by executive decree of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, if the operator is in violation of the law or does not comply with the terms and conditions to which the license is subject. If a license is terminated, the holder is barred from applying for any license for a period of five years.
CTC Chile holds the following licenses:Telecommunications services in Chile are provided on a competitive basis, although access rates (for network use) must be set by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Economy, according to article 25 of the General Telecommunications Law.
Interconnection Interconnection is obligatory for all license holders of public telecommunications services and intermediate services that provide long distance services. The Exempt Resolution No. 1007/95 sets the procedures and deadlines to establish and accept interconnections between networks of public telephone service and intermediate services.
Rates Under the General Telecommunications Law, maximum tariffs for telephony services are set every five years by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Economy. The Antitrust Commission may subject any telephony service to price regulation, except for mobile telephone services to the public that are expressly exempted under the General Telecommunications Law.
Each maximum tariff takes into account the relevant cost components associated with providing the regulated service and is adjusted monthly in accordance with a tariff index. A distinct tariff index exists for each individual regulated service that reflects the different theoretical cost components associated with each such service.
On October 13, 2003, the Antitrust Commission issued Resolution No. 709, approving CTC Chiles request for local telephony services tariff flexibility and the ability to offer alternative plans within a framework of conditions specified by the regulator. On February 26, 2004, a framework regarding how CTC Chile may offer the above-mentioned alternative tariff plans was published. One relevant aspect is that no previous authorization is required to offer such plans. Plans are not subject to maximum levels or predetermined structures and may include joint offers with other telecommunications and non-telecommunications services.
On May 4, 2004, a new tariff decree was proposed by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications. CTC Chile and other operators filed appeals to the tariff decree and subsequently the Ministry resubmitted the decree to the Chilean General Controller in September 2004, and again in December 2004 with slight modifications to the document submitted in May 2004. On February 11, 2005, Tariff Decree No. 169 was published in the Official Gazette. CTC Chile has applied the new tariffs to its customers retroactively since May 6, 2004.
Argentina
Telefónica de Argentina
Telefónica de Argentina is a leading provider of fixed line public telecommunications services and basic telephone services in Argentina based on number of customers, according to information provided by its competitors and regulatory authorities. Telefónica de Argentina is licensed to provide local and domestic long distance and international services and domestic and international telex services throughout Argentina. Telefónica de Argentinas licenses do not expire but may be cancelled as a result of a failure to comply with the terms of the license. During 2000, we increased our stake in Telefónica de Argentina through a public exchange offer for Telefónica de Argentina shares and ADSs held by minority investors and our acquisition of a 50% interest in Compañía de Inversiones en Telecomunicaciones (COINTEL), which held a 52.9% stake in Telefónica de Argentina. At December 31, 2005, we held a 98.0% interest in Telefónica de Argentina.
As of December 31, 2005, approximately 57% of Telefónica de Argentinas lines in service were in the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area, including 20% of Telefónica de Argentinas lines in service that were located within the City of Buenos Aires. Approximately 56% of Telefónica de Argentinas lines in service as of December 31, 2005 were residential, with the remainder being professional, commercial and governmental customers.
Telefónica Latinoamérica has a management contract with Telefónica de Argentina under which it has agreed to manage Telefónica de Argentinas business and provide services and expertise regarding Telefónica de Argentinas entire range of activities in return for a percentage of Telefónica de Argentinas operating revenues equivalent to 4% of its gross revenue prior to amortization and interest expense. This contract was renegotiated during 2003 and was extended through 2008 with a five percentage point reduction of our management fee. Under the management contract, Telefónica Latinoamérica manages Telefónica de Argentinas day-to-day operations.
The following table provides information with respect to Telefónica de Argentinas fixed line telecommunications network at the dates indicated.
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Fixed telephony accesses (in thousands)(1) | 4,166.0 | 4,325.4 | 4,532.2 | 4.8 | % | ||||
Data and Internet accesses (in thousands) | 768.0 | 890.1 | 902.1 | 1.4 | % | ||||
Broadband accesses (in thousands) | 69.3 | 190.2 | 303.5 | 59.6 | % | ||||
Penetration rate in Argentina | 22.1 | % | 25.1 | % | 26.0 | % | 0.9 | p.p. | |
Lines in service per employee | 529.0 | 559.0 | 585.0 | 4.7 | % |
Telefónica de Argentinas accesses increased 29.4% to 5,434.3 thousand at December 31, 2005 from 5,215.5 thousand in 2004. The fixed telephony penetration rate in Argentina was 26% at December 31, 2005. At December 31, 2005 Telefónica de Argentinas estimated market share for local telephony was 51.4%, its estimated market share for domestic long distance was 40.7% and its estimated market share for international long distance was 49.8% . Broadband accesses increased 177.9% to 303.5 thousand at December 31, 2005 from 190.2 thousand at December 31, 2004, principally due to Telefónica de Argentinas commercial efforts, including the expansion of broadband service in the southern part of the country.
Voice traffic per line increased 3.1% in 2005 from 2004, principally due to the 18.7% increase in total incoming traffic and the 28% increase in fixed-to-mobile traffic. Narrowband internet traffic decreased by 29.4%, mainly due to customers migration to broadband services.
Regulation. The basic legal framework is set forth in the National Telecommunications Law (No. 19.798) from 1972 and in the specific regulations governing each service. Through Decree 264/98, the telecommunications market in Argentina was deregulated.
On September 3, 2000, the Argentine government issued Decree No. 764/00, which approved rules for licenses for telecommunications services, interconnection, universal service and for the administration, management and control of the radio electric spectrum.
In January 2002, the Public Emergency Law introduced significant changes to the agreements executed by the Argentine government, including those regarding utilities, such as Telefónica de Argentinas tariff agreements. This law mandated the conversion of prices and tariffs in such agreements into pesos at a rate of one peso per one U.S. dollar without the possibility of adjusting such conversion rate or indexation of any kind. It also authorizes the Argentine government to renegotiate the above-mentioned contracts.
On October 21, 2003, Law No. 25.790 became effective, extending the term for the renegotiation of the concession or licensing agreements with public utilities until December 31, 2004. This law also established that the decisions made by the Argentine government during the renegotiation process shall not be limited by, or subject to, the stipulations contained in the regulatory frameworks currently governing the concession or licensing agreements for the respective public utilities. Renegotiated agreements may cover some aspects of concession or licensing agreements and may contain formulas to adjust such agreements or temporarily amend them. The law includes the possibility of agreeing upon periodic reviews, as well as the establishment of conditions regarding the quality parameters applied to services. Law No. 25.972 extended the emergency renegotiation period until December 31, 2005. On January 10, 2006, Law No. 26.077 extended the emergency renegotiation period until December 31, 2006.
As an investor in Argentina through Telefónica de Argentina, we commenced arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Argentina before the CIADI (Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias Relativas a Inversiones) based on the Reciprocal Protection of Investments Treaty between Spain and Argentina for damages suffered by us because of the measures adopted by the Argentine government. We have temporarily suspended our participation in these proceedings in light of an agreement we reached on February 15, 2006 with the Argentine
government with respect to the renegotiation of Telefónica de Argentinas concession agreement. This agreement is currently subject to the Argentine Congresss approval. Once approved by the Congress it will have to be approved by a Presidential Decree. If our agreement with the Argentine government is approved by the Argentine Congress we plan to withdraw our claims against the Republic of Argentina.
Regulatory authorities The provision of telecommunications services is regulated by the Secretary of Communications and supervised by the National Communications Commission, subject to the participation in certain cases of the Under Secretary of Competition, Deregulation and Consumers Defense (Sub Secretaría de la Competencia, la Desregulación y la Defensa del Consumidor).
Licenses The licenses, all granted for an unlimited period of time and held by Telefónica de Argentina S.A., and the regulations that govern them are:
Interconnection Decree No. 764/00 approved new rules for national interconnection and established interconnection standards and conditions with which telephone service providers must comply without affecting pre-existing agreements.
The rules for national interconnection set forth the basic principles to be taken into account regarding interconnection among operators such as who will be able to agree on tariffs and service terms and conditions on a non-discriminatory basis, provided that they comply with certain minimum obligations.
The regulations also establish the obligation for dominant and significant market operators to unbundle their local loops (physical link and its capacity between the carriers capacity and the clients facilities) and to allow competitors to use them on a technically reasonable basis. However, these regulations remain in the early stages of their development.
Rates Decree No. 764/00 established that providers of telephone services may freely set rates and/or prices for their services, which shall be applied on a non-discriminatory basis. However, until the Secretary of Communications determines that there is effective competition for telecommunications services, the dominant providers in such areas, which include Telefónica de Argentina, must respect the maximum tariffs established in the general rate structure. Below the amounts established in such tariff structure, such providers may freely set their rates by areas, routes, long distance legs and/or customer groups.
The guidelines set forth in article 26 of Decree 1185/90 are still applicable for operators with significant market power. These established the information obligations that operators have with regard to the tariffs, both to clients as well as to the regulatory authority. This decree also establishes the powers that such authority has to revise and oppose such tariffs.
The Public Emergency Law converted these tariffs into pesos at a rate of one peso per one U.S. dollar and provided that the Argentine government would renegotiate the tariff regime.
Competition. Telecom Argentina, Compañía de Teléfonos del Interior S.A., an affiliate of Telmex, and Compañía de Teléfonos del Plata S.A., an affiliate of Bell South, were awarded licenses to provide the same basic telephone services throughout Argentina as of October 10, 1999. Since November 2000, other principal competitors, including Impsat Corp. and AT&T, have also entered the market, as well as smaller regional competitors.
Peru
Telefónica del Peru
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica del Peru was the leading fixed line telecommunications operator in Peru based on number of customers, according to information provided by its competitors and regulatory authorities. At December 31, 2005, we held a 98.2% interest in Telefónica del Peru.
Under a management contract between Telefónica Latinoamérica and Telefónica del Peru, Telefónica Latinoamérica provides Telefónica del Peru with management and technical support in exchange for management fees equivalent of 1% of Telefónica del Perus total revenues. This contract expires in 2014.
On April 15, 2003, OSIPTEL introduced the multicarrier dial-up service for the long distance market. This system allows callers to freely select the operator they want to use for each call. Each operator has a predetermined number that the caller dials as a prefix to the call. This service favored the entrance of new operators with lower long distance tariffs. In the domestic and international long distance markets, at December 31, 2005 Telefónica del Peru had 75% and 63% estimated market shares, respectively, compared with 72% and 63%, respectively, at December 31, 2004. TELMEX and Americatel are its main competitors. Telefónica del Peru is the leading provider of public telephone service, with TELMEX as its main competitor. In addition, Telefónica del Peru provides cable television in the Lima metropolitan area and seven other cities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Telefónica Multimedia S.A.C.
Operations
The following table provides information with respect to Telefonica del Perus fixed line telecommunications network at the dates indicated.
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Fixed telephony accesses (in thousands) | 1,964.0 | 2,138.9 | 2,347.6 | 9.8 | % | ||||
Data and Internet accesses (in thousands) | 234.2 | 298.2 | 403.2 | 35.2 | % | ||||
Broadband accesses (in thousands)(1) | 90.7 | 205.4 | 340.4 | 65.7 | % | ||||
Pay TV accesses (in thousands) | 363.1 | 389.2 | 462.2 | 18.8 | % | ||||
Penetration rate in Peru (lines over population) | 7.2 | % | 7.3 | % | 7.9 | % | 0.6 | p.p. | |
Lines in service per employee | 649.0 | 781.0 | 804.0 | 2.9 | % |
(1) | Includes ADSL and broadband cable accesses. |
The number of Telefónica del Perus accesses increased 14.3% to 3,213.0 thousand at December 31, 2005 from 2,826.3 thousand at December 31, 2004 due to the 65.7% increase in broadband accesses, 18.8% increase in Pay TV accesses and 9.8% increase in fixed telephony accesses.
Total traffic decreased by 2.8% in 2005 from 2004. Voice traffic increased 2.2% in 2005 as a result of a 32.1% increase in international long distance traffic, a 14.4% increase in incoming interconnection traffic and a 1.7% increase in local fixed-to-fixed traffic, while internet traffic decreased 39.9% due to customers migration to broadband services.
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica del Perus network was 97% digitalized.
Regulation. The Telecommunications Act (Texto Único Ordenado de la Ley de Telecomunicaciones) approved in 1993 (DS 13-93-TCC) and the General Regulations implementing the statute approved in 1994 (DS 6-94-TCC 1994), as amended (D.S. 027-2004-MTC), make up the legal framework for the telecommunications sector in Peru.
Licenses and Concessions. Telefónica del Peru provides telecommunications services based on concessions granted by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications. The concession term is for 20 years, which may be renewed totally or partially at Telefónica del Perus request. Total renewal is for a further 20-year period. Partial renewal is for periods of up to five additional years. Once a regulated operator chooses either a partial or total renewal modality, they cannot switch. Telefónica del Peru selected a partial renewal modality, which will allow Telefónica del Peru to renew its term every five years from the effective date, up to a maximum of 20 years. Under the terms of Telefónica del Perus concession contracts, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications may choose not to renew or extend Telefónica del Perus contracts if it has repeatedly not complied with the terms of its concessions contracts as determined by the Peruvian government. A partial renewal of five years was approved by Ministry Resolution No 272-92 dated June 21, 1999, extending the concession term until 2019.
In December 2003, Telefónica del Peru petitioned the government for a five-year extension of its concession contracts from 2019 to 2024. In June 2004, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications notified Telefónica del Peru of its recommendation not to renew the concession contracts for an additional five-year period. As of the date of this Annual Report, a final decision has not been issued. If the request for extension is denied, then Telefónica del Peru may again petition for the additional five-year extension period from 2019 to 2024 in December 2008. The maximum period of the contract is through 2034.
Rates The tariffs for the services regulated following the period of limited concurrence must be approved by OSIPTEL in accordance with a price cap formula based on a productivity factor.
On July 19, 2004, OSIPTEL set the value of the productivity factor for the 2004 to 2007 period at an annual rate of 10.1% and 7.8% for local and long distance calls, respectively. The productivity factor set is applicable until August 31, 2007. A review process shall be put in place every three years.
Interconnection prices Interconnection charges have exhibited a downward trend. Except for charges for call termination in the local fixed network, which are set on the basis of costs, charges were established using the international comparison method. However, OSIPTEL has initiated several administrative procedures to set new interconnection charges for several services.
Telefónica Empresas AméricaDuring 2005, we continued implementing certain measures to simplify our business lines by integrating the former Telefónica Empresas business lines operations into the Spanish and Latin American fixed line businesses. Pursuant to this reorganization, the operations of Telefónica Empresas América, or TEA, and Telefónica International Wholesale Services, or TIWS, are now conducted by Telefónica Latinoamérica.
TEA is a holding company for operations in Latin America focused on corporate communication services, including voice services, private virtual networks, Internet connectivity, International data services, hosting and other company solutions.
After the spin-off in 2001 of the data transmission operations of the integrated telecommunications operators in Brazil, Argentina and Peru into TEA and together with its other operations in Colombia, Mexico and the United States, TEA offers a unique network platform for the provision of corporate data transmission services to multinational clients in Latin America.
TEAs strategy in each country depends on the status of development of its network and its market share. In those countries in which our Group holds a leading position, TEA concentrates on offering one-stop shopping services and customized communications solutions to corporate customers, with particular emphasis on value added services, such as hosting, content delivery and e-solutions. We refer to these markets as TEAs incumbent markets. In those countries where TEA is a new entrant, TEA offers a complete portfolio of IP services and
packaged solutions to the most attractive market segments, such as small and medium-sized enterprises, Internet service providers and other Telefónica Group companies. We refer to these markets as TEAs expansion markets.
Incumbent MarketsTEAs incumbent markets include Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru. TEA manages operations focused on significant clients of the Telefónica Group. At December 31, 2005, TEA had 48,483 end user connections in Brazil, 9,979 in Argentina, 5,676 in Peru and 17,503 in Chile.
Expansion MarketsTEAs expansion markets include Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States. At December 31, 2005, TEA had an aggregate of 3,686 end user connections in these expansion markets.
Telefónica International Wholesale ServicesIn 2002, Telefónica Datas international network included the international data transmission services and the international services integrated in Telefónica DataCorp. During 2003, Telefónica DataCorp transferred its international network to Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS), a new business line of the Telefónica Group. TIWS was created to become a global wholesale operator of data, voice and broadband capacity.
Since 2003, TIWS is the business unit responsible for other telecommunications operators and for managing the Groups international services and the network which supports these services.
Terra Networks LatinoaméricaPursuant to its merger by absorption into Telefónica, as of July 2005, Terra Networks operations in the United States and Latin America (Terra Networks Latinoamérica) are now conducted through Telefónica Latinoamérica. Terra Networks Latinoaméricas results have been included in our Telefónica Latinoamérica business line since July 2005.
Terra Networks Latinoamérica is a leading interactive services provider in Latin America, offering Internet access and local language interactive content and services to more than 4.7 million pay customers in Brazil (including 0.48 million broadband customers in Brazil, which we have reflected under our discussion of Telesp above), Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, the United States and Central America at December 31, 2005.
Cesky GroupOn April 12, 2005, we signed an agreement with the Czech government to purchase its 51.1% stake in Cesky Telecom a.s. As a result of our acquisition of the Czech governments 51.1% stake in Cesky Telecom a.s. for €2.7 billion, we were required to conduct a public tender offer for all of the remaining outstanding shares of Cesky Telecom a.s. Pursuant to the tender offer, we acquired an additional 18.3% interest in Cesky Telecom a.s. for approximately €911 million. As of December 31, 2005, we held a 69.4% interest in Cesky Telecom a.s.
The Cesky Group is comprised of Cesky Telecom a.s. (Cesky), Eurotel Praha, spol.s.r.o. (Eurotel) and several other companies specializing in the provision of telecommunications or related services. The Cesky Group offers a broad range of voice and data services using fixed line and mobile technologies, including access to network infrastructure for other telecommunications operators and providers of both public and private networks and services. On March 1, 2006, Cesky Group announced the approval of its board of directors intention to integrate its fixed line and mobile operations into a new integrated telecommunications operator.
Most of services of the Cesky Group are provided in the Czech Republic. The Cesky Group provides services to four main customer segments: residential, small- and medium-size enterprises, corporate clients and the government. Additionally, the Cesky Group provides wholesale services to other public telecommunications network operators and provides of public telecommunications services in the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and Germany.
Cesky
The principal services offered by Cesky, our fixed line business in the Czech Republic, are:
The following table presents, at the dates indicated, selected statistical data relating to Cesky.
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Fixed telephony accesses (in thousands) | 3,585 | 3,368 | 3,126 | (7.2 | )% | ||||
Broadband accesses (in thousands) | 15 | 101 | 274 | 171.3 | % | ||||
Penetration rate in Czech Republic | 36 | % | 34 | % | 32 | % | (2.0 | ) p.p. | |
Lines in service per employee | 329 | 383 | 415 | 8.4 | % |
As at December 31, 2005, Cesky had 3,126,016 fixed telephony accesses (mainly telephone lines, including ISDN lines), of which 2,127,957 were residential lines, 972,057 were business lines and 25,486 were pay telephones. The total number of fixed telephony accesses at December 31, 2005 decreased by 242,310 from December 31, 2004. This decrease was mainly due to the rapid increase in mobile penetration in the Czech Republic, as customers have substituted their use of fixed lines for mobile phones to a greater extent than in other countries. This decrease was offset in part by the rate rebalancing of monthly access fees, which the company was able to agree with the regulator on favorable terms.
The minutes of traffic generated in 2005 decreased by 29.2% compared to 2004 as a result of both migration of Internet dial up traffic to broadband connections and the substitution effect of mobile for fixed line traffic.
RegulationThe regulatory environment for the electronic communications market in the Czech Republic experienced a number of changes in the course of 2005. The most significant development was the substitution of the Act No. 151/2000 Coll., on telecommunications, as amended (Telecommunications Act) by a new law, the Act No. 127/2005 Coll., on electronic communications, as amended (Act on Electronic Communications), effective from May 1, 2005, and the subsequent adoption of related laws (government regulations, decrees and general provisions).
The telecommunications industry in the Czech Republic is regulated by the Ministry of Informatics of the Czech Republic (MoI) and the Czech Telecommunications Office (CTO). The authority of the MoI relates mostly to policy making and international relations, whereas regulatory authority resides mainly in the CTO. Market competition is regulated by the Office for Protection of Economic Competition (OPEC).
Under the Act on Electronic Communications, Cesky provides electronic communications services on the basis of its notification to the CTO dated October 7, 2005 No.: 31618/2005-631. The telecommunications license previously granted to Cesky by CTO decision ref. no.: 38155/2001/I-603 dated March 4, 2005 ceased to be effective due to the changes in the legislation which eliminated the license regime as a result of which electronic communication services are currently provided only on the basis of notification to the CTO. Cesky Telecom has received the relevant certificates from the CTO. These certificates are not restricted for a certain period of time. In addition to these basic certificates relating to its core businesses, Cesky Telecom holds various other licenses, authorizations and permissions for specific services, some of which have expiry dates.
Universal ServiceThe CTO requires Cesky to provide universal service in the public interest on a public fixed telecommunications network. Cesky was determined by the CTO pursuant to the Act on Electronic Communications as a universal service provider in the following areas:
Cesky is still awaiting the decision of the CTO with respect to other services that shall form a part of the universal service, especially the service of access in the fixed point to the publicly available telephone service and connection in the fixed point to the public telephone network. The CTO was required to issue a decision regarding these services by the end of January 2006, but the decision has not yet been issued.
Pending the introduction of the other universal service elements under the Act on Electronic Communications, Cesky remains the only universal service provider under the conditions of the Regulatory Framework set forth in the Act on Electronic Communications, related laws and telecommunications licenses.
CompetitionThe liberalization of the Czech telecommunications market has attracted many alternative telecommunications operators. In the past, most of these alternative telecommunications operators concentrated on providing services to corporate customers. Via carrier selection and pre-selection, these alternative telecommunications providers began to focus on providing voice services to residential customers and recently on providing Internet access to the retail market. 2005 was characterized by the consolidation of several small telecommunications operators by GTS Novera and its sole shareholder, GTS Central Europe (GTS CE). GTS Novera became the largest alternative telecommunications operator in the Czech fixed line market after the merger of two biggest alternative telecommunications operators GTS CZECH and Aliatel in February 2005. On November 29, 2005, GTS CE signed a purchase agreement for 100% of the shares of Contactel. On December 6, 2005, GTS CE reached an agreement with Telenor of Norway to acquire 100% of the shares of Telenor Networks and Nextra. According to publicly available information, the market share of alternative telecommunications operators as at the end of 2005 in terms of revenues was approximately 33%.
TariffsRetail tariffs for Ceskys voice services are currently regulated. The main feature of the regulation of retail tariffs is the establishment of maximum prices for monthly access charges and voice services. Beginning May 1, 2006, it is expected that retail tariffs will no longer be regulated and that prices will be based on market competition.
EurotelEurotel is the largest provider of wireless voice and data services in the Czech Republic in terms of customers. Customers can choose from an extensive portfolio of mobile voice and data services. Eurotel provides these services
via its 450 MHz Nordic mobile telephone network (NMT) network and 900/1800 MHz GSM network. Eurotel offers voice and SMS services, as well as mobile Internet access, WAP and a wide range of multimedia services and content, including video and MMS.
On December 1, 2005, Eurotel started the commercial operation of its UMTS network. Eurotel was the first Czech mobile operator to launch UMTS services, comprising data as well as voice, video and multimedia transmission in real time. These services are available to both contract and pre-paid customers.
Eurotel also offers a wide range of value added services:
Operations
The following table presents, at the dates indicated, selected statistical data relating to Eurotel.
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Total customers | 4,215 | 4,394 | 4,676 | |||
Contract customers | 885 | 1,058 | 1,546 | |||
Population in service territory | 10,211 | 10,210 | 10,210 |
With approximately 4.7 million customers at December 31, 2005, Eurotel is the largest provider of wireless voice and data services in the Czech Republic. Eurotel is also the leading mobile Internet provider in the Czech Republic. At December 31, 2005, the wireless penetration rate in the Czech Republic was 112%.
Network and technologyEurotel was the first operator to offer wireless services in the Czech Republic. In 1991, Eurotel obtained a license to operate a 450 MHz network and started operating in the same year. In 1996, it obtained a license to operate a 900 MHz network, and in 1999, it obtained a license to operate an 1800 MHz network, in each case using GSM technology. Each of Eurotels licenses was issued for a period of 20 years.
Eurotel uses mainly GSM technology for its voice services. In 2004, however, it began to use a 450 MHz NMT network for wireless data services, thus becoming the first European operator to use the latest CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology for high-speed Internet access.
Eurotel uses GPRS, high-speed circuit-switched data (HSCSD), code division multiple access 1x evolution-data optimized technology (a technology that offers near-broadband packet data speeds for wireless access to the internet) (CDMA2000 1xEV-DO) and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) technologies to offer a broad range of Internet access services.
Currently, Eurotels 900/1800 MHz networks cover 99% of the population in the Czech Republic.
Eurotel conducts its operations on the basis of general authorizations. Eurotel has notified its operations to the CTO and has received the relevant certificates from the CTO. These certificates are not restricted for a certain period of time. In addition to these basic certificates relating to its core businesses, Eurotel holds various other licenses, authorizations and permissions for specific services, some of which have expiry dates.
Unlike the fixed line telephone market, where the CTO regulates primarily the revenues from telecommunications services, universal service prices and interconnection prices, the main area of regulation in the mobile telephone market is the determination of the prices for interconnection to public mobile networks. In its pricing decision no. 02/PROP/2005, effective as of April 1, 2005, the CTO reduced the maximum price for interconnection to public telecommunications networks for the service of call termination in public mobile telecommunications networks by 2.5%, from CZK 3.19 per minute to CZK 3.11 per minute.
The Act on Electronic Communications requires mobile operators to provide mobile number portability. A mobile number portability solution was developed, tested and put in operation jointly by mobile operators in the Czech Republic and such service has been available since January 15, 2006.
CompetitionThe three principal mobile operators in the Czech Republic are Eurotel, Oskar Mobil and T-Mobile. In June 2005, the Vodafone Group acquired the newest mobile operator in the Czech Republic, Oskar Mobil. At December 31, 2005, Eurotel had an estimated 41% market share, followed by T-Mobile with an estimated 40% market share and Oskar/Vodafone with an estimated 19% market share.
TariffsTariffs are freely established by telecommunications providers, subject to regulation by the CTO. Interconnection prices are set by the CTO.
Telefónica ContenidosAudio-visual Media and Content Business in Europe and Latin America
Telefónica Contenidos conducts our worldwide audio-visual content and media business. Telefónica Contenidos develops and distributes audiovisual content through traditional media and new technology platforms.
During the last three years, Telefónica Contenidos has divested its non-strategic assets, including sales of its interests in: Antena 3 and the Onda Cero radio network; Lolafilms, a Spanish motion picture production company; Rodven, a Venezuelan record company; Mediapark, a Spanish television channel production company; Radio Continental and Radio Estereo, two Argentine radio companies owned by Atlantida de Comunicaciones; and Torneos y Competencias, the company that holds the broadcasting rights for the Argentine national soccer league. In September 2004, Telefónica Contenidos sold its 5% stake in Pearson, plc for €345 million.
Endemol EntertainmentIn July 2000, we acquired 99.2% of Endemol Entertainment Holding N.V., or Endemol, one of Europes leading television producers. Endemol develops and produces audiovisual programming for free-to-air television, pay television and the Internet. Endemol has produced reality television shows such as Big Brother, Fear Factor and Operación Triunfo.
In November 2005, we sold a 25% interest in Endemol N.V. through a public offering outside of the United States for an aggregate amount of approximately €281.25 million. Endemol N.V. shares are currently listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
Endemol has a very strong international network built by a combination of start-ups, acquisitions and joint ventures, with operations in 23 countries around the world.
With the further development of the Internet and increased capabilities of mobile telephony to provide new platforms suitable for delivering entertainment content that attracts younger audiences (which are more appealing to advertisers) away from traditional television production, Endemol has refined its interactive strategy by focusing on brand development, bringing content to other channels by using Endemol TV brands and developing new content for other channels and platforms.
Endemol continues to develop its strategy of geographic diversification. In 2005, Endemol started operations in Thailand and India. In 2004, Endemol started operations in Russia, Chile and Colombia.
ATCOTelefónica Contenidos controls ATCO, a holding company that owns of Telefé, a television company in Argentina. Telefé owns a leading free-to-air television channel in Argentina in terms of audience and a broadcasting producer.
Pay TelevisionWe hold a minority stake in Sogecable, a satellite pay TV company with operations in analog pay TV (until November 2005), thematic channels, film production and distribution. Sogecable was created in 2003 as a result of the integration of the two then existing satellite digital television platforms in Spain. The other shareholders in Sogecable are Grupo Prisa and Vivendi Universal, with whom Telefónica Contenidos signed an agreement providing for equal corporate governance rights among the three parties.
Following the integration of the two platforms in July 2003, Sogecable, launched commercial advertisements under the brand Digital+. At December 31, 2005, Sogecable had 1.96 million subscribers. In November 2005, Sogecable launched Cuatro, a new free-to-air television station, after the Spanish governments approval of the modification of the Canal+ license, removing the restrictions on the number of hours of open broadcasting. Since that time, Canal+, the premium pay-tv channel, is only available on Digital+.
In March 2006, we sold shares representing a 6.57% stake in Sogecable to Prisa in connection with their tender offer for shares of Sogecable. Following such sale and the consummation of Prisas tender offer, we held a 17.3% stake in Sogecable, while Prisa held a 44.5% stake.
In March 2006, Sogecables shareholders approved a capital increase in exchange for shares of its affiliate, Canal Satelite Digital, S.L. not owned by Sogecable. As a result of such capital increase, our stake in Sogecable was diluted to 16.84% .
Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales and HispasatThrough Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales, we offer audiovisual transmission services, production services and systems integration services to the audiovisual industry. Telefónica Contenidos also holds a 13.2% interest in Hispasat, a Spanish satellite communications system.
Directories BusinessTelephone Directory Business in Europe and Latin America
Telefónica Publicidad e Información publishes, develops and sells advertising in telephone directories. In addition to printed directories, it offers directories online and in telephone-based format. Telefónica Publicidad e Información has operations in Spain, Brazil, Chile and Peru. In addition, Telinver is the Groups telephone directory subsidiary in Argentina. In 2005, we commenced offering telephone directory assistance in Italy.
At December 31, 2005, we held a 59.90% interest in TPI. On February 28, 2006, the Board of Directors of Telefónica resolved to explore strategic alternatives in relation to Telefónicas holding in the share capital of Telefónica Publicidad e Información, S.A. (TPI), which operates our directories business, including a possible total or partial divestiture of its holdings in that company. Telefónica intends to explore such a sale with potential buyers.
Atento offers integrated telephone assistance services as well as sophisticated customer relationship management services such as the development and implementation of customer loyalty programs, telemarketing services and market research. In addition, Atento rents call centers and provides staff for such centers to third parties. Atento has sought to diversify its client base and serves companies in the financial, consumer and energy sectors, as well as public institutions. At December 31, 2005, Atento operated more than 61 call centers and had 96,003 call center personnel in 12 countries on three continents, including Europe (Spain), Latin America and Northern Africa (Morocco).
O2In order to integrate O2 into the Telefónica Group, in 2006 we expect to add a new business line that will be principally comprised of O2 and will also include Cesky Telecom and Telefónica Deutschland.
O2 is a leading provider of mobile communications services in Europe, with operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland and the Isle of Man. At December 31, 2005, O2 had approximately 27,419 thousand mobile customers, of which 39.8% were contract customers and 60.2% were prepaid customers. At that date, O2 had approximately 16,045 employees.
OperationsUnited Kingdom. O2 is the a leading mobile operator in the United Kingdom with approximately 15,981 thousand customers at December 31, 2005. O2 has a strong presence in business and mobile data services.
O2 provided analog mobile telephone services from January 1985 until October 2000 and has provided GSM services since July 1994. In June 2000, O2 launched GPRS services to the U.K. market. O2 was awarded one of the five UMTS licenses in the United Kingdom in April 2000 for £4.03 billion and completed the roll out of the first phase of its UMTS network in the United Kingdom in 2004. O2 commenced offering initial UMTS services to corporate customers in October 2004 and to retail customers in February 2005. In addition, following a five-year network roll-out that was also completed in 2004, O2 also provides nationwide mobile radio services designed to service the needs of police and emergency services personnel in England, Wales and Scotland.
O2 also has a 50% interest in a joint venture, Tesco Mobile, to sell exclusively Tesco branded mobile services in Tesco stores across the United Kingdom, using O2s technology and network.
The following table presents, at the dates indicated, selected statistical data relating to O2s operations in the United Kingdom.
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Pre-paid customers (in thousands) | 9,341 | 10,479 |
Germany. O2 is a mobile operator in Germany with approximately 9,769 thousand customers at December 31, 2005.
In May 1997, O2 was awarded the fourth German GSM license and launched GSM mobile services in October 1998. In January 2001, O2 launched its GPRS service. O2 was awarded a UMTS license in Germany in August 2000 for an equivalent of £5.16 billion. O2 provides services through roaming agreements with other operators, including its agreement with T-Mobile, in the areas where it has not developed its own network. O2 is in the process of deploying its own UMTS network in Germany to offer high quality mobile services and to reduce its reliance on roaming agreements with other operators to provide its services.
The following table presents, at the dates indicated, selected statistical data relating to O2s operations in Germany.
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Total mobile customers (in thousands) | 7,399 | 9,769 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in thousands) | 3,254 | 4,799 |
Ireland. O2 is a mobile operator in Ireland with approximately 1,602 thousand customers at December 31, 2005.
O2 launched its commercial GSM services in Ireland in March 1997 and its GPRS service in Ireland in January 2002. In October 2002, O2 was awarded one of four UMTS licenses offered by the Irish government.
The following table presents, at the dates indicated, selected statistical data relating to O2s operations in Ireland.
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Total mobile customers (in thousands) | 1,516 | 1,602 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in thousands) | 1,118 | 1,173 |
Isle of Man. O2 provides mobile and fixed line and Internet services on the Isle of Man. At December 31, 2005, O2 had 67,000 customers on the Isle of Man.
O2s business in the Isle of Man, Manx Telecom, was awarded in 1987 a 20-year license to operate the Isle of Mans telecommunications network. The license originally covered fixed line telephony, but was expanded in 1994 to include GSM mobile services and in 1999 to include UMTS services. Manx Telecom launched Europes first UMTS network in December 2001. On January 1, 2004, Manx Telecom was awarded a license extension for 15 years. Manx Telecom is the only provider of mobile and fixed telephony on the Isle of Man. Furthermore, Manx Telecom has continued with its major investment program to make broadband available to as many customers on the Isle of Man as possible.
The following table presents, at the dates indicated, selected statistical data relating to O2s operations on the Isle of Man.
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Total customers (in thousands) | 63.0 | 67.0 | ||
Pre-paid customers (in thousands) | 41.0 | 45.0 | ||
Selected Financial Information |
The following table presents selected consolidated financial data of O2. The consolidated income statement data for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2005 set forth below are derived from O2s consolidated financial statements. O2s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 are not included in this Annual Report. O2s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United Kingdom (UK GAAP). IFRS differs in certain significant respects from UK GAAP.
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Net operating expenses (including exceptional items) | (6,342 | ) | |
Group operating profit | 341 | ||
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation | 309 | ||
Profit for the financial year | 301 | ||
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Fixed assets | 11,496 | ||
Net current assets | 442 | ||
Net assets | 10,281 | ||
Shareholders funds | 10,281 |
Regulation of O2
O2 is subject to national regulation in each of the countries in which it operates, as well as EU-wide regulation.
Regulation in the European Union. Regulation in the European Union is governed by the EU regulatory framework for the electronic communications sector (the EU Framework). The EU Framework comprises four principal Directives. Among other things, the Directives set out policy objectives and regulatory principles that National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) must follow. The Directives provide for a new authorization system for companies which provide electronic communications networks and services, contain measures to ensure the universal provision of basic services to consumers and set out the terms on which providers may access each others networks and services. Importantly, the EU Framework also harmonizes the rules for deciding when regulation may be imposed on electronic communications providers. In particular, it provides that electronic communications providers can usually only be subject to specific regulation in markets in which they have SMP (equivalent to market dominance).
Currently, the European Commission is in its second and final phase of consultations on a proposed EU regulation with respect to international roaming charges. See Telefónica MóvilesMobile Business in Spain and Latin AmericaSpainRegulation. If such regulation were to be adopted, it could adversely affect O2 and its operations.
Regulation in the United Kingdom.
Implementation of the New EU Regulatory Framework The EU Framework was implemented in the United Kingdom by the Communications Act 2003 (the Communications Act) on July 25, 2003. Under the Communications Act, responsibility for the regulation of electronic communications networks and services rests with the Office of Communications (Ofcom).
Market reviews In June 2004, Ofcom completed its review of voice call termination on individual mobile networks. As a result of that review, Ofcom concluded that the charges O2 made to other operators for terminating calls on the O2 network had to be cut. From September 1, 2004, Ofcom required O2 to lower its call termination charges from an average of 8.03 pence per minute to an average of 5.63 pence per minute.
National roaming O2 in the UK and Vodafone are subject to an obligation to negotiate a national roaming agreement with the new entrant mobile network operator, 3 (the National Roaming Condition). In accordance with this obligation, O2 entered into an agreement with 3 to permit it to use O2s second generation network to originate and terminate calls to and from its subscribers while it builds its own UMTS network. On December 22, 2004, 3 invited mobile operators to tender for the supply of second generation roaming services to 3 when the exclusivity period in their agreement with O2 expires. Although Ofcom proposed discontinuing the National Roaming Condition in July 2004, its decision on this issue has been postponed pending the outcome of 3s tendering exercise.
Future Mobile Spectrum In January 2005, Ofcom began consultations on the release of future mobile spectrum over the next five years. Of particular importance will be the UMTS expansion band (2500MHz-2690MHz).
Regulation in Germany. The EU Framework was implemented in Germany at the end of June 2004 by the Telecommunication Act. Responsibility for regulation of electronic communications networks and services rests with the telecommunications regulator, RegTP.
Regulation in Ireland. The EU Framework was implemented into Irish law on 25 July 2003. Responsibility for regulation of the communications industry in Ireland lies with a three-person regulatory body, known as the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).
Regulation in the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown Dependency with its own parliament and is not part of the United Kingdom or the EU. Accordingly, Manx legislation and regulations predominantly govern operations in the Isle of Man.
International Strategic Partnerships
China Netcom
In June 2005, Telefónica Internacional acquired through open market purchases 2.99% of the outstanding shares of China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited, a Chinese telecommunications company, for an equivalent of approximately €240 million. In September 2005, Telefónica Internacional increased its stake in China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited to 5.0% of its outstanding shares through open market purchases for an equivalent of approximately €427.9 million. As a result of our shareholdings in China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited, we have the right to appoint one of the companys directors. On September 12, 2005, José María Alvárez-Pallete López was appointed as a member of China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limiteds Board of Directors and is also a member of China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limiteds Strategic Planning Committee.
Portugal TelecomAt December 31, 2005, we held a 9.84% effective interest in Portugal Telecom, our joint venture partner in Brazil. See Telefónica MóvilesMobile Business in Spain and Latin America.
MobipayTelefónica Móviles is jointly developing with other telecommunications companies a new, simple, fast, low cost and secure mobile payment system, under the Mobipay brand, to process automated transactions including vending machines, personal money transfers, micropayments and electronic invoicing. For a description of Mobipay and other m-pay initiatives see Telefónica MóvilesMobile Business in Spain and Latin AmericaServices and Products.
Our Strategic Alliance with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Uno-e BankIn February 2000, we and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. entered into a strategic alliance agreement, which provided that the online bank, Uno-e, would be 49%-owned by Terra Lycos and 51%-owned by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. On May 15, 2002, Terra Networks, S.A. and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. agreed to merge Uno-e Bank, S.A. with Finanzia Banco de Crédito, S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. On January 10, 2003, Terra Networks, S.A. signed a liquidity contract that replaced a previous agreement. The liquidity contract grants Terra Networks a put option to sell its interest in the merged entity to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. between April 1, 2005 and September 30, 2007. The sale price will be the greater of (i) the value determined by an investment bank or (ii) the value calculated by multiplying Uno-es earnings for the most recent fiscal year by BBVAs price-to-earnings ratio. Additionally, the contract provides that if Uno-e does not obtain certain ordinary revenue and earnings before taxes, the aggregate market value of the shares
Terra Networks, S.A. owns cannot be valued at less than €148.5 million. In June 2003, Finanzia Banco de Crédito, S.A. contributed its consumer finance business to Uno-e Bank in exchange for ordinary shares of Uno-e Bank S.A. At December 31, 2005, Terra Networks, S.A. (now Telefónica, S.A.) and the BBVA Group held a 33% and 67% stake in Uno-e Bank, S.A., respectively.
SeasonalityOur main business is not significantly affected by seasonal trends.
PatentsOur business is not materially dependent upon the ownership of patents, commercial or financial contracts or new manufacturing processes.
C. | ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE |
Please see History and Development of the CompanyOverview. | |
D. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
Spain
Fixed lines
In order to provide residential and other telecommunications services in Spain, we operate a full telecommunications services network. We benefit from an intensive capital investment plan carried out over the last decade, which focused on network expansion as well as network upgrading. As a result, we now have:
Our infrastructure development objective is to achieve a fully digital system which allows simultaneous voice, data, text, and image transmission, and which permits cost-efficient network management and maintenance. Consistent with this aim, we are moving towards a simplified two-level hierarchical network through the use of remote units, and we are presently increasing operational efficiencies through centralization of our network supervision and management functions. The local digitalization rate in our network has increased from 56.7% in 1995 to 95.62% as of December 31, 2005, and our long distance lines are now 100% digitalized.
In carrying out our infrastructure development program, we have increased the use of fiber optical cable in our network.
The following table shows the total length of the four basic types of cable used in our network:
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Optical fiber cable (Km.) | 58,156 | 60,932 | 64,934 | 75,888 | 80,093 | |||||
Copper cable in interurban links (Km. aerial cable) | 57,095 | 56,753 | 56,492 | 59,324 | 59,326 |
The deployment of broadband infrastructure at December 31, 2005 is as follows:
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ADSL connections (in thousands) | 3,533 | ||
ADSL lines over Basic Telephony Network (BTN) | 3,409 | ||
ADSL lines over ISDN | 144 | ||
Switchboards with ADSL over BTN | 4,659 | ||
Switchboards with ADSL over ISDN | 1,235 | ||
Degree of DSLAM equipment occupation (%) | 92 | .3% | |
Average time of retail ADSL service provision in PSTN and ISDN (in days) | 12 | .48 | |
ADSL lines subscribed per 100 inhabitants | 10 | .5 |
Our number of ADSL lines subscribed per 100 BTN and/or ISDN access lines at December 31, 2005 were as follows:
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The Spanish demography and topography presents significant challenges regarding the provision of basic telephony services throughout the country, especially to rural areas. Our continuous plan of rural expansion has been partly fostered by the Spanish local authorities. We are capable of using alternative technologies in order to extend the provision of services to remote and underpopulated areas according to our universal service obligations. Wireless access services have been established in areas in which wireless service could be provided at a lower cost per customer than fixed line telephony services.
Wireless NetworksTelefónica Móviles Españas digital network in Spain is based on the GSM standard, which has been adopted by more than 130 countries worldwide, including all member countries of the European Union. The wide acceptance of the GSM standard, together with its international roaming agreements, enables Telefónica Móviles Españas customers to make and receive calls throughout Western Europe and in more than 200 countries worldwide. Telefónica Móviles Españas GSM-based network provides its customers with access to many of the most advanced wireless services and a full portfolio of services and products. In addition, in 2001 Telefónica Móviles España launched a general packet radio service, or GPRS, which permits faster-based technology for the transmission of data and improved networks utilization.
To continue increasing the GSM networks capacity and in order to improve network coverage quality in highly populated areas and to allow for a more intensive use of its network inside offices in urban areas, Telefónica Móviles España has continued rolling out its UMTS network in compliance with its obligations under its UMTS license. In June 2002, we fulfilled the Spanish governments requirements regarding the initial roll-out for our UTMS network. In October 2003, Telefónica Móviles was the first mobile operator in Spain to launch a pre-commercial service based on UMTS technology and in 2004, Telefónica Móviles launched its commercial UMTS service in Spain.
ArgentinaTelefónica de Argentinas properties consist of transmission plants and exchange equipment. Most of Telefónica de Argentinas properties are located in and around the Buenos Aires region.
As of December 31, 2005, the telephony service has approximately 4.4 million lines in service with approximately 26 lines in service per each 100 inhabitants in the southern region.
Telefónica de Argentinas long distance service is provided mainly through a microwave network using analog lines and switchboards. As of December 2005, Telefónica de Argentina had built approximately 19,000 kilometers
of optical fiber network, of which 5,300 kilometers were located in the northern region and are dedicated to the provision of national long-distance services between Argentinas main cities.
Brazil
Network and Facilities
Telesps network includes installed lines and switches, an access lines network connecting customers to switches and trunk lines connecting switches and long-distance transmission equipment. As of December 31, 2005, our regional telephone network in Brazil included approximately 14.3 million installed access lines, including public telephone lines, of which 12.3 million access lines were in service. At that time, of the access lines in service, approximately 74.7% were residential, 19.9% were commercial, 2.7% were public telephone lines and 2.7% were for our own use and for testing. Intraregional long-distance transmission is provided by a microwave network and by fiber optic cable. Telesps network strategy is to develop a broadband integrated network that is compatible with several types of telecommunications services and multimedia applications.
The following table sets forth selected information about our network in Brazil at the dates indicated.
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Installed access lines (in millions) | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | |||||
Access lines in service (in millions)(1) | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.3 | |||||
Average access lines in service (in millions) | 11.9 | 12.6 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.4 | |||||
Access lines in service per 100 inhabitants | 33.8 | 32.9 | 31.6 | 31.7 | 30.9 | |||||
Percentage of installed access lines connected to digital switches | 95.7 | 96.1 | 96.9 | 98.7 | 100.0 | |||||
Number of public telephones (in thousands) | 342.8 | 330.9 | 331.1 | 331.2 | 331.5 | |||||
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We are currently implementing the necessary infrastructure for the offering of Wi-Fi, which is a wireless Internet access connection that offers mobility to our Internet clients.
As of December 31, 2005, Telesps network was 100% digital.
PeruIn order to provide telecommunications services in Peru, Telefónica del Peru operates a telecommunications multiservice network. Over the last decade, a number of significant capital investments were made in order to enlarge the telecommunications infrastructure and to provide the telecommunications network with the latest generation technologies. As a result, we currently have:
The objective while developing Telefónica del Perus infrastructure is to achieve a completely digital system that allows for simultaneous voice, video, data and text transmission, and therefore achieves network management and maintenance efficiencies. Accordingly, our network is simplified to a two-level hierarchy network through the use of remote units. We are also increasing our operating efficiencies through effective management of network centralization.
The following table sets forth selected information about our network in Peru at the date and for the period indicated.
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Number of fixed lines in service (in thousands)(2) | 2,352,555 | ||
Number of fixed lines installed | 2,509,789 |
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(2) | Includes fixed line public telephones. Does not include cellular public telephones. |
Telefónica del Peru has increased the number of ISDN lines. As of December 31, 2005, Telefónica del Peru had approximately 39,370 ISDN lines.
Telefónica del Perus infrastructure development plan has increased the use of optical fiber into its network.
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Coaxial cable (Km.) | 5,697 | 5,738 | 5,797 | 5,870 | 7,959 | |||||
Optical fiber cable (Km.) | 6,728 | 6,761 | 6,993 | 7,090 | 7,563 | |||||
Subscriber network (thousand Km.-pair) | 5,270 | 5,316 | 5,517 | 5,757 | 6,237 | |||||
The principal plant and equipment of CTC Chile consists of outside plant and switching equipment and operating units that are located throughout the country. The companys land and buildings principally consist of its telephone exchanges and other technical, administrative and commercial properties. As of December 31, 2005, the companys telephone network in Chile included approximately 3 million of lines installed, of which 2.4 million lines were in service. Additionally, CTC Chiles long distance subsidiary currently operates the most extensive fiber optic network in the country, including connections to Peru and Argentina. It also operates digital satellite and microwave links in areas not covered by the fiber optic network and participates actively in the development and use of submarine fiber optic networks.
The following table sets forth selected information about CTC Chiles fixed telephony network at the indicated dates.
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Lines installed | 3,019,416 | 3,023,541 | 3,037,267 | 3,043,379 | 3,007,432 | |||||
Fixed lines in service | 2,723,310 | 2,686,695 | 2,416,779 | 2,427,364 | 2,440,827 | |||||
Average fixed lines in service | 2,736,633 | 2,732,208 | 2,558,291 | 2,406,266 | 2,451,536 | |||||
Lines per 100 inhabitants (1) | 17.6 | 17.4 | 16.1 | 15.0 | 15.1 | |||||
Number of new lines connected | 330,619 | 340,419 | 308,266 | 343,318 | 358,088 | |||||
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thousands) | 12,880 | 11,834 | 11,060 | 10,288 | 10,272 | |||||
ADSL connections in service | 14,808 | 54,163 | 125,262 | 200,794 | 314,177 |
(1) | Based on CTC Chiles average fixed lines in service per 100 inhabitants and 2002 Census. |
Technology
Since 1993, CTC Chiles nationwide local telephony network is fully digitalized.
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Telefónica Móviles Chile owns, or controls through long-term leases or licenses, property consisting of plant and equipment used to provide wireless communication services.
Plant and equipment used to provide wireless communication consist of:
As at December 31, 2005, we had an interest in one international satellite communications organization or company: a 13.2% interest in Hispasat, the communications satellite company which carries the Digital+ direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television service and operates a new satellite system in Brazil and Latin America (Amazonas).
In March 2005, we sold our 0.7% interest in Intelsat, the international satellite company to a consortium of private equity funds for approximately $23 million.
In January 2005, we sold our 0.7% interest in New Skies Satellites, the communications satellite company that was formerly part of Intelsat, in January 2005 to Zeus Holdings Limited for approximately $8 million.
We have implemented a satellite IP-access platform, which has been in operation since February 2003. We currently provide broadband Internet and Intranet access with similar speed and performance as with the ADSL technology. This satellite platform also provides VoIP services, which have been in operation since the second half of 2004.
Submarine CableWe are also one of the worlds largest submarine cable operators. We currently participate in 44 international underwater cable systems (13 of which are moored in Spain) and own 11 domestic fiber optic cables.
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
A. OPERATING RESULTS
OverviewThe Telefónica Group has structured its management according to its different business lines which are separately managed and organized by reference to the products and services provided. The Telefónica Groups principal lines of business in 2005 were:
The information in this section should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, and the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, which differ in certain respects from U.S. GAAP. Please refer to note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these differences.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Operating income before depreciation and amortization is calculated by excluding depreciation and amortization expenses from our operating income in order to eliminate the impact of generally long-term capital investments that cannot be significantly influenced by our management in the short-term. Our management believes that operating income before depreciation and amortization is meaningful for investors because it provides an analysis of our operating results and our segment profitability using the same measure used by our management. Operating income before depreciation and amortization also allows us to compare our results with those of other companies in the telecommunications sector without considering their asset structure. We use operating income before depreciation and amortization to track our business evolution and establish operational and strategic targets. Operating income before depreciation and amortization is also a measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the telecommunications industry. Operating income before depreciation and amortization is not an explicit measure of financial performance under IFRS or U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. Operating income before depreciation and amortization should not be considered an alternative to operating income as an indicator of our operating performance, or an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
The following table provides a reconciliation of operating income before depreciation and amortization to operating income for the Telefónica Group for the periods indicated.
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amortization | 12,222.03 | 15,276.43 | |||
Depreciation and amortization expense | (5,666.03 | ) | (6,717.68 | ) | |
Operating income | 6,556.00 | 8,558.75 |
The following tables provide a reconciliation of operating income before depreciation and amortization to operating income for the Telefónica Group and each of our business lines for the periods indicated.
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Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
4,766.79 | 5,817.01 | 3,758.32 | 456.68 | 269.20 | 219.28 | 116.36 | (127.21 | ) | 15,276.43 | |||||||||
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amortization expense |
(2,139.15 | ) | (2,374.01 | ) | (1,792.47 | ) | (291.85 | ) | (28.88 | ) | (23.58 | ) | (27.87 | ) | (39.47 | ) | (6,717.68 | ) | |
Consolidated Operating income | 2,627.66 | 3,443.00 | 1,965.85 | 164.83 | 240.32 | 195.70 | 88.49 | (167.08 | ) | 8,558.75 |
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Operating income before depreciation and amortization | 4,560.03 | 4,637.60 | 3,294.84 | 0.00 | 185.01 | 204.84 | 85.10 | (745.39 | ) | 12,222.03 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | (2,367.66 | ) | (1,580.14 | ) | (1,578.73 | ) | 0.00 | (28.86 | ) | (23.80 | ) | (33.69 | ) | (53.15 | ) | (5,666.03 | ) | ||
Operating income | 2,192.37 | 3,057.46 | 1,716.11 | 0.00 | 156.15 | 181.04 | 51.41 | (798.54 | ) | 6,556.00 |
Net financial debt is calculated by deducting the positive mark-to-market value of derivatives with a maturity beyond one year from the relevant balance sheet date and other interest-bearing assets (each of which are components of non-current financial assets in our consolidated balance sheet), current financial assets and cash and cash equivalents from the sum of (i) current and non-current interest-bearing debt (which we refer to collectively as our gross financial debt) and (ii) other payables (a component of non-current trade and other payables in our consolidated balance sheet). Our management believes that net financial debt is meaningful for investors because it provides an analysis of our solvency using the same measure used by our management. We use net financial debt to calculate internally certain solvency and leverage ratios used by management. Net financial debt is not an explicit measure of indebtedness under IFRS or U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. Net debt should not be considered an alternative to gross financial debt (the sum of current and non-current interest-bearing liabilities) as a measure of our liquidity.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net financial debt to gross financial debt for the Telefónica Group as at the dates indicated.
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Non-current interest-bearing debt | 17,492.2 | 25,167.6 | |||
Current interest-bearing debt | 10,210.4 | 9,235.9 | |||
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Gross financial debt | 27,702.6 | 34,403.5 | |||
Other payables | 533.6 | 438.2 | |||
Non-current financial assets(1) | (1,070.9 | ) | (1,043.7 | ) | |
Current financial assets | (2,556.6 | ) | (1,517.8 | ) | |
Cash and cash equivalents | (914.4 | ) | (2,213.2 | ) | |
Net financial debt | 23,694.4 | 30,067.0 | |||
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First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards
The transition of the Telefónica Group's consolidated financial statements to IFRS has been carried out by applying IFRS 1: First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, being January 1, 2004 the beginning of the earliest period presented for comparative purposes under the new accounting standards. This date is considered as the date of transition to IFRS.
As a general rule, the IFRS in force at December 31, 2005 must be applied retrospectively to prepare an opening balance sheet at the date of transition and all following periods. IFRS 1 provides for certain exemptions from full retrospective application of IFRS in the opening balance sheet. The main exemptions are as follows:
The main differences and their impact on shareholders' equity at January 1 and December 31, 2004 and net income in 2004 are described in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein.
Significant Transactions Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations in the Periods Under Review
During 2005, various changes occurred in the composition of the Telefónica Group that affect the comparability of our operating results for the year ended December 31, 2005 to our operating results for the year ended December 31, 2004. Please see note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed description of the principal changes in the composition of the group affecting our financial statements during the periods under review covered by the Consolidated Financial Statements. The most significant changes are summarized below.
Acquisition of BellSouths Mobile Operations in Latin America
In March 2004, Telefónica Móviles reached an agreement to acquire BellSouths interests in mobile operators in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama. BellSouths interests in the mobile operators in Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama were transferred in October 2004. BellSouths interests in the operators in Argentina and Chile were transferred in January 2005. We consolidate each of these operators in our Consolidated Financial Statements as from their respective dates of acquisition.
Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Cesky TelecomIn June 2005, we acquired a 51.1% stake in Cesky Telecom a.s. from the Czech government, and in September 2005, we acquired an additional 18.3% interest in Cesky Telecom a.s. pursuant to a mandatory public tender offer. As a result, we consolidate Cesky Telecom in our Consolidated Financial Statements as from July 1, 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Cesky Group is presented as a separate business line in our discussion of our results of operations by business line below. See Group Results of OperationsCesky Telecom.
Significant Transactions Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations in the Periods Under Review with Future Periods
Acquisition of O2 plcIn October 2005, we commenced a public tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of O2 plc, a U.K. mobile services provider, for a total of approximately £17.9 billion (approximately €26.4 billion, calculated based on a euro-pound exchange rate of €1.00=£0.6767 on October 31, 2005). On January 23, 2006, we made our tender offer for O2 plc unconditional in accordance with the rules of the U.K. City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. As of that date, we and certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries owned, or had received valid tenders in respect of an aggregate of approximately 96.9% of O2 plcs issued share capital. We consolidate O2 plc in our Consolidated Financial Statements as from January 31, 2006. For additional information on this acquisition see Item 4.—Public Takeover Offers.
Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Result of Operations by Business Segment
In July 2005, we merged Terra Networks, S.A. into Telefónica, S.A., with effect for accounting purposes as from January 1, 2005. Following the merger, we include as from July 1, 2005, the results of operations of certain Terra Networks group companies in Spain (Terra Networks España, S.A., Azeler Automoción, S.A. and Maptel Networks, S.A.U.) under our fixed line telephony business in Spain (Telefónica de España), and we include the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America under our fixed line telephony business in Latin America (Telefónica Latinoamérica). For the year ended December 31, 2004 and the six months ended June 30, 2005, the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group (which was consolidated in our Consolidated Financial Statements in each of 2004 and 2005) are not included in the results of operations of any of our principal business lines. See note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In 2004 and 2005, there were no changes in the accounting policies used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements under IFRS. For a discussion of changes in accounting principles under U.S. GAAP, see note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting PoliciesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reflected in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience, where applicable, and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if:The various policies that are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations include:
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, other than goodwill, are recorded at acquisition cost. If such assets are acquired in a business combination, the acquisition cost is the estimated fair value of the acquired property, plant and equipment or intangible assets. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with definite useful lives are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are, instead, subject to an impairment test on a yearly basis and whenever there is an indication that such assets may be impaired.
Accounting for long-lived assets and intangible assets involves the use of estimates for determining: (a) the fair value at the acquisition date in the case of such assets acquired in a business combination; and (b) the useful lives of the assets over which they are to be depreciated or amortized. We believe that the estimates we make to determine an assets useful life are critical accounting estimates because they require our management to make estimates about technological evolution and competitive uses of assets.
When an impairment in the carrying amount of an asset occurs, nonscheduled write-downs are made. We perform impairment tests of identifiable intangible and long-lived assets whenever there is reason to believe that the carrying value may exceed the recoverable amount, which is the higher of the assets fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. Furthermore, previously recognized impairment losses may be reversed when changes in the estimates used to determine the assets recoverable amount indicate that an impairment loss recognized in prior periods no longer exists or may have decreased.
The determination of whether the impairment of long-lived and intangible assets is necessary involves the use of significant estimates and judgment that includes, but is not limited to, the analysis of the cause of potential impairment in value, the timing of such potential impairment and an estimate of the amount of the impairment, which requires the estimation of the future expected cash flows, discount rates and the fair value of the assets.
Specifically, management has to make certain assumptions in respect of uncertain matters, such as growth in revenues, changes in market prices, operating margins, and technology developments and obsolescence, discontinuance of services and other changes in circumstances that indicate the need to perform an impairment test. Managements estimates about technology and its future development require significant judgment because the timing and nature of technological advances are difficult to predict.
Goodwill arises when the cost of a business combination exceeds the acquirers interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized, but is, instead, subject to an impairment test on a yearly basis and whenever there is an indication that the goodwill may be impaired.
Nonscheduled write-downs of goodwill are made when an impairment in the carrying amount of goodwill occurs. We review, on a regular basis, the performance of our cash-generating units. We compare the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit to which the goodwill has been allocated with its recoverable amount. The determination of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit involves extensive use of estimates and significant management judgment is involved. Methods commonly used by us for valuations include discounted cash flow methods.
A significant change in the facts and circumstances that we relied upon in making our estimates may have a material impact on our operating results and financial condition.
Deferred TaxesManagement assesses the recoverability of deferred tax assets on the basis of estimates of our future taxable profit. The recoverability of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on our ability to generate sufficient taxable profit during the periods in which the deferred tax assets are utilized. In making this assessment, our management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected taxable profit and tax planning strategies.
This assessment is carried out on the basis of internal projections which are updated to reflect our most recent operating trends. In accordance with applicable accounting standards, a deferred tax asset must be recognized for all deductible temporary differences and for the carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized. Our current and deferred income taxes are impacted by events and transactions arising in the normal course of business as well as in connection with special and non-recurring items. Assessment of the appropriate amount and classification of income taxes is dependent on several factors, including estimates of the timing and realization of deferred tax assets and the timing of income tax payments. Actual collections and payments may materially differ from these estimates as a result of changes in tax laws as well as unanticipated future transactions impacting our income tax balances.
ProvisionsProvisions are recorded when, at the end of the period, the Group has a present obligation as a result of past events, whose settlement requires an outflow of resources that is considered probable and can be measured reliably. This obligation may be legal or constructive, arising from, but not limited to, regulation, contracts, common practice or public commitments, which have created a valid expectation for third parties that the Group will assume certain responsibilities. The amount recorded is the best estimation performed by the management in respect of the expenditure that will be required to settle the obligations, considering all the information available at the closing date, including the opinion of external experts, such as legal advisors or consultants.
If we are unable to reliably measure the obligation, no provision is recorded and information is then presented in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Because of the inherent uncertainties in this estimation, actual expenditures may be different from the originally estimated amount recognized.
Our results of operations are dependent, to a large extent, on the level of demand for our services in the countries in which we operate. Demand for services in those countries is related to the performance of their respective economies, including GDP, inflation, account-deficit and unemployment rates. Following our acquisition of O2, our results of operations will also depend on the economic performance of the countries in which it operates, particularly the United Kingdom and Germany.
Operating Environment by Country
Spain
Our results of operations are dependent to a large extent on the level of demand for our services in Spain. For the year ended December 31, 2005, net sales and rendering of services of our operations in Spain represented 51.9% of our consolidated net sales and rendering of services for such year. Demand for our services in Spain is related to the performance of the Spanish economy. Spains real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by approximately 3.4% in 2005, the highest rate in the last five years, reflecting relatively stronger domestic demand. Inflation was 3.8% in 2005. The current account deficit was estimated at 7.4% of GDP in 2005. The unemployment rate was 8.7% at December 31, 2005, the lowest rate in decades.
BrazilBrazils estimated GDP growth was 2.3% in 2005 compared to 4.9% in 2004 and 0.5% in 2003. Inflation has been gradually declining, with consumer prices increasing by 5.7% in 2005 compared to 7.6% in 2004 and 9.3% in 2003. In order to curb the inflationary trend and achieve the official government target rate of inflation, the Central Bank of Brazil raised the basic interest rate (Selic) from 16.00% in August 2004 to 19.75% in June 2005. After inflation was reduced to the target rate of inflation (5.1% in 2005), the Central Bank of Brazil began to gradually reduce the Selic rate to 19.50% in September 2005. At March 22, 2006, the Selic rate was 16.5% . Brazil ended 2005 with a record trade balance surplus of US$44.7 billion, compared to U.S.$33.7 billion in 2004. In 2005, exports increased by 23% to US$118.3 billion, while imports increased by 17% to US$73.5 billion.
ArgentinaArgentinas estimated GDP growth for 2005 was approximately 9.1%, which matched the average growth rate for 2003 and 2004 and represented the third consecutive year of growth after four years of recession from 1999 to 2002. The peso depreciated by 1.7% closing at 3.03 peso/U.S.$1.00. The consumer inflation rate increased by 12.3%, above the original target range of 5% to 8% established by Argentinas central bank, while wholesale prices rose by 10.6% in 2005. The external surplus, following a 2004 surplus equivalent to 2.2% of GDP, was 2.5% of GDP in September of 2005. The unemployment rate decreased to 10.1% in December 2005 from 12.1% in December 2004 due to continued economic growth and the implementation of a wide range of social assistance programs. The accumulation of international reserves in the last two years has allowed Argentina to repay $9.5 billion of its debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ChileChiles GDP grew approximately 6.3% in 2005 compared to 6.1% in 2004. Inflation increased from 1.1% in 2004 to 3.1% in 2005. The Chilean peso appreciated approximately 8.9% in nominal terms (8.0% in real terms) against the U.S. dollar in 2005. Chiles unemployment rate decreased to 6.9% at December 31, 2005 compared to 7.8% at December 31, 2004. In 2005, Chile had its largest budget surplus in eight years, reaching 4.8% of GDP in 2005, more than doubling the previous years 2.2% of GDP due to strong growth in domestic demand and increasing copper prices.
PeruDuring 2005, Peru saw a significant improvement in its main macroeconomic indicators. GDP grew 6.7% in 2005 (the highest rate in eight years) and by December 2005 the Peruvian economy had experienced a record of 54 consecutive months of growth. Annual inflation was 1.5% in 2005. The balance of payment current account showed
a surplus of 1.3% of GDP (the highest level in 26 years) in 2005, and the fiscal deficit decreased to 0.4% of GDP (the lowest level since 1997). The government pre-paid foreign debt in an aggregate principal amount of US$2.3 billion in 2005. Moreover, during 2005, Standard & Poors and Fitch Ratings improved the Peruvian governments credit rating outlook to positive from stable.
MexicoMexicos GDP growth in 2005 was 3.0% compared to 4.4% in 2004. Inflation was 3.3%, the lowest rate in the last 37 years. The Mexican pesos strength against other foreign currencies improved during much of 2005 due to Mexicos liquidity, foreign demand for Mexican financial assets and the improvement in foreign accounts, supported by immigrant repatriation flows, high crude oil prices and foreign direct investment inflows. Mexicos accumulation of international reserves allowed Mexico to prepay $6.8 billion of foreign debt.
Czech RepublicThe Czech Republics GDP growth in 2005 registered its highest rate in the last ten years, growing almost 5%. This was mainly due to the performance of net exports, as a result of foreign direct investment inflows, potential entry into the EU and the general recovery of European economies in 2005. Inflation was approximately 2% in 2005, below the Central banks annual objective of 3%. The Czech koruna (crown) appreciated an average of 6.0% during 2005 relative to the currencies of the Czech Republics trading partners. The Czech Republics membership in the EU is not currently expected earlier than 2009, in line with the official expectations regarding when the Czech Republic will be able to meet the Maastricht criteria in respect of public finances, foreign exchange stability, inflation and long-term interest rates.
Exchange Rate FluctuationsWe publish our Consolidated Financial Statements in euro. Because a substantial portion of our assets, liabilities, net sales and rendering of services and profit are denominated in currencies other than the euro, we are exposed to fluctuations in the values of these currencies against the euro. These currency fluctuations have had and may continue to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
In 2005, variations in currencies increased our consolidated cash flows by approximately €166 million and increased our consolidated revenues from operations by approximately 4.7% . Currency fluctuations can also have a significant impact on our balance sheet, particularly equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, when translating the financial statements of subsidiaries located outside the euro zone into euro. For example, in 2005 equity attributable to equity holders of the parent was increased by €2,135 million due to the translation of the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries, principally due to the appreciation of the Brazilian real relative to the euro.
The table below sets forth the average exchange rates against the euro of the U.S. dollar and the key Latin American currencies that impacted our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated.
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Argentine Peso | 3.65 | 3.63 | (0.5)% | ||||
Brazilian Real | 3.63 | 3.00 | (17.4)% | ||||
Chilean Peso | 756.65 | 694.44 | (8.2)% | ||||
Mexican Peso | 14.02 | 13.52 | (3.6)% | ||||
Peruvian Nuevos Soles | 4.24 | 4.10 | (3.3)% |
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(1) | These exchange rates are used to convert the income statements of our Latin American subsidiaries from local currency to euro. |
In the comparison below of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to the year ended December 31, 2004, we have provided certain comparisons at constant exchange rates in order to present an analysis of the development of our results of operations from year-to-year without the effects of currency fluctuation. To make such comparisons, we have converted certain financial items using the prior years exchange rate.
We describe certain risks relating to exchange rate fluctuations in Item 3Key InformationRisk Factors, and we describe our policy with respect to limiting our exposure to short-term fluctuations in exchange rates under Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
RegulationWe are subject to regulation in the different markets where we operate, which has a significant effect on our profitability. In Spain, we are regulated by the Telecommunications Market Commission. Although in the past the fees that we could charge customers for interconnection and subscription were regulated according to price caps, such fees are no longer regulated in Spain. For more information regarding the abolition of price caps in Spain, see Item 4Business OverviewTelefónica de EspañaSpanish Fixed Line BusinessRegulation.
In addition, as a market dominant operator, Telefónica de España is required to grant other operators access to its network. Interconnection prices must remain within the Interconnection Offer Framework as determined by the Telecommunications Market Commission.
Telefónica Móviles is also regulated in Spain by the Telecommunications Market Commission, which has declared Telefónica Móviles to be an operator with significant market power. Telefónica Móviles is required to allow other mobile operators to access its network, and the Telecommunications Market Commission sets the rates that Telefónica Móviles can charge other mobile operators for such access. Telefónica Móviles must pay a yearly fee to reserve the public domain radioelectric spectrum in respect of its allocated frequencies.
We are also subject to regulation in the Latin American markets where we have operations. These regulations include the application of, among other things, price caps, governmental regulation of rates and fees and the obligation to allow other operators to access our networks at competitive or regulated rates.
For a more detailed description of how regulation affects us, please see Item 4Information on the CompanyBusiness Overview.
Group Results of Operations
A summary of our results of operations for 2004 and 2005 are shown below.
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Net sales and rendering of services | 30,280.92 | 37,882.16 | ||
Operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA)(1) | 12,222.03 | 15,276.43 | ||
Operating income | 6,556.00 | 8,558.75 | ||
Profit before taxes from continuing operations | 4,866.40 | 6,796.21 | ||
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent company | 3,175.67 | 4,445.85 | ||
Profit per share(2) | 0.637 | 0.913 | ||
Weighted average number of shares (millions) | 4,987.75 | 4,870.85 | ||
(1) | For a reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income, see Presentation of Financial InformationNon-GAAP Financial InformationOperating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization. |
(2) | The per share computations have been adjusted to reflect the stock dividends which were effected during the periods presented, as if these had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. |
The table below sets forth certain consolidated revenue and expense items as a percentage of net sales and rendering of services for the periods indicated.
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Net sales and rendering of services | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||
Other income | 3.7 | % | 3.7 | % | ||
Supplies | (25.2 | )% | (26.6 | )% | ||
Personnel expenses | (16.8 | )% | (14.9 | )% | ||
Other expenses | (21.3 | )% | (21.9 | )% | ||
Operating income before depreciation and amortization(1) | 40.4 | % | 40.3 | % | ||
Depreciation and amortization | (18.7 | )% | (17.7 | )% | ||
Operating income | 21.7 | % | 22.6 | % | ||
Share of profit (loss) of associates | (0.2 | )% | (0.3 | )% | ||
Net financial expense | (5.4 | )% | (4.3 | )% | ||
Corporate income tax | (5.0 | )% | (5.2 | )% | ||
Profit for the year from continuing operations | 11.1 | % | 12.7 | % | ||
Profit from continuing operations after taxes | (0.4 | )% | — | |||
Minority interests | (1.0 | )% | (1.0 | )% | ||
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent company | 10.5 | % | 11.7 | % | ||
(1) | For a reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income, see Presentation of Financial InformationNon-GAAP Financial InformationOperating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization. |
The table below sets forth the percentage of our consolidated net sales and rendering of services by geographic region for the periods indicated.
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Rest of Europe | 3.6 | % | 5.5 | % | ||
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The table above reflects the impact on our consolidated financial statements in 2005 of the incorporation of the former BellSouth mobile operations and Cesky Telecom.
Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2004
Net Sales and Rendering of ServicesOur net sales and rendering of services increased 25.2% to €37,882.1 million in 2005 from €30,280.9 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in net sales and rendering of services of Telefónica Móviles, Telefónica Latinoamérica and Cesky Telecom (which we consolidated as from July 2005). Variations in exchange rates had a positive impact on our net sales and rendering of services in 2005, contributing 4.7 percentage points to the increase in 2005.
Total ExpensesTotal expenses include supplies, personnel expenses and other expenses (mainly external services and taxes). Total expenses increased 25.2% to €24,024.0 million in 2005 from €19,192.3 million in 2004, primarily due to an increase in supplies and other expenses, principally as a result of an increase in commissions to distributors of our services, advertising and marketing expenses and customer service-related expenses in connection with our intense commercial and marketing efforts to add new customers and maintain existing customers under competitive market conditions.
Supplies. Supplies increased 31.8% to €10,065.1 million in 2005 from €7,637.3 million in 2004, principally due to the consolidation of the BellSouth mobile operators acquired by Telefónica Móviles in late 2004 and early 2005, an increase in interconnection costs of our mobile telephony business, purchases of equipment for ADSL and IPTV (Imagenio) services in Spain and expenses to implement the unbundling of the local loop in Spain.
Personnel Expenses. Personnel expenses increased 11.0% to €5,656.3 million in 2005 from €5,095.2 million in 2004, due to increases in wages, salaries and other personnel expenses as a result of an increase in the average number of employees of the Telefónica Group to an average of 195,086 thousand in 2005 from 156,819 in 2004. The increase in the average number of employees of the Telefónica Group in 2005 was mainly due to increases in the average number of employees in our call center business, Cesky Telecom (which we consolidated as from July 2005) and our mobile telephony business (mainly due to the consolidation of the BellSouth mobile operators acquired by Telefónica Móviles in late 2004 and early 2005).
Other Expenses. Other expenses are mainly comprised of external services, which consist of commercial expenses related to our business (such as commissions to distributors of services, marketing and advertising expenses and customer service related expenses), network maintenance expenses, general administrative expenses and subcontracted services expenses, as well as taxes. Other expenses also include other operating expenses, changes in operating allowances, impairment of goodwill and loss on disposal of assets. Other expenses increased 28.5% to €8,302.6 million in 2005 from €6,459.8 million in 2004, principally due to a 32.4% increase in external services to €6,715.3 million in 2005 from €5,072.0 million in 2004. The increase in external services was mainly due to significant commercial and marketing efforts in each of our lines of business, as well as to the consolidation of Cesky Telecom and the BellSouth mobile operators acquired by Telefónica Móviles in late 2004 and early 2005.
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization (OIBDA)
Operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) increased 25.0% to €15,276.4 million in 2005 from €12,222.0 million in 2004.
Depreciation and AmortizationDepreciation and amortization increased 18.6% to €6,717.7 million in 2005 from €5,666.0 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expense of our mobile telephony business (mainly due to the consolidation of the BellSouth mobile operators acquired by Telefónica Móviles in late 2004 and early 2005), as well as depreciation and amortization expense of Cesky Telecom (which we consolidate as from July 2005).
Operating IncomeOperating income increased 30.5% to €8,558.8 million in 2005 from €6,556.0 million in 2004. The increase was the result of the 25.0% increase in operating income before depreciation and amortization exceeding the rate of increase (18.6%) in depreciation at amortization.
Share of Profit (Loss) of AssociatesShare of loss of associates increased 153.9% to €128.2 million in 2005 from €50.5 million in 2004, principally due to the writedown of the remaining value of the IPSE 2000s UMTS license, offset by a decrease in our share of the losses of Sogecable and Lycos Europe and our share of the profit of Medi Telecom in 2005, which had losses in 2004.
Net Financial ExpenseNet financial expenses were €1,769.4 million in 2005 compared to €1,462.1 million in 2004, mainly due to an increase in average net debt outstanding, offset by a decrease in average interest rates on our debt in 2005 compared to 2004.
Positive exchange rate differences were €162.0 million in 2005 compared to negative exchange rate differences of €177.1 million in 2004, reflecting the impact of the appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the euro at December 31, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004.
As a result, net financial expense was €1,634.3 million in 2005 compared to €1,639.1 million in 2004.
Corporate Income TaxCorporate income tax increased 30.2% to €1,969.2 million in 2005 from €1,512.8 million in 2004. This increase was principally due to the increase in profit before taxes from continuing operations of Telefónica de España and the consolidation of the BellSouth mobile operators acquired by Telefónica Móviles in late 2004 and early 2005. Our effective corporate income tax rate (corporate income tax as a percentage of profit before taxes from continuing operations) was 29.0% in 2005 compared to 31.1% in 2004.
Minority InterestsProfit attributable to minority interests increased 23.0% to €381.2 million in 2005 from €309.9 million in 2004, mainly due to the minority shareholders share of the profit of Cesky Telecom (which we consolidate as from July 2005) and the increased profit of Telesp in 2005 compared to 2004, as well as the decrease in minority investors share of the losses of Telefónica Móviles Mexico, which had lower losses in 2005 compared to 2004.
Profit for the Year Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company
As a result of the above, profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent company increased 40.0% in 2005 to €4,445.9 million from €3,175.7 million in 2004.
Results of Operations by Business LineThe table below sets forth the contribution to our results of operations by each of our principal business lines for 2004 and 2005. Net sales and rendering of services is presented for each of the business lines after elimination of sales to other members of the Telefónica Group. See note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Net sales and rendering of services | 30,280.9 | 37,882.2 | |||
Telefónica de España | 10,566.9 | 11,019.5 | |||
Telefónica Móviles (1) | 10,492.0 | 15,068.4 | |||
Telefónica Latinoamérica | 6,420.0 | 7,902.0 | |||
Cesky Group (2) | | 1,035.2 | |||
Telefónica Contenidos | 1,200.2 | 1,251.2 | |||
Directories Business | 535.6 | 559.6 | |||
Atento | 267.6 | 383.9 | |||
Other companies & eliminations (3) | 798.6 | 662.4 | |||
Expenses (4) | 19,192.3 | 24,024.0 | |||
Telefónica de España | 6,985.7 | 7,324.1 | |||
Telefónica Móviles | 7,523.6 | 10,966.3 | |||
Telefónica Latinoamérica Group | 4,043.4 | 4,776.6 | |||
Cesky Group (2) | | 599.9 | |||
Telefónica Contenidos | 1,059.6 | 1,073.9 | |||
Directories Business | 414.6 | 434.9 | |||
Atento | 526.0 | 742.4 | |||
Other companies & eliminations (3) | (1,360.2 | ) | (1,894.1 | ) | |
Depreciation and amortization | 5,666.0 | 6,717.7 |
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Telefónica de España | 2,367.7 | 2,139.1 | |||
Telefónica Móviles | 1,580.1 | 2,374.0 | |||
Telefónica Latinoamérica | 1,578.7 | 1,792.5 | |||
Cesky Group (2) | | 291.9 | |||
Telefónica Contenidos | 28.9 | 28.9 | |||
Directories Business | 23.8 | 23.5 | |||
Atento | 33.7 | 27.9 | |||
Other companies & eliminations (3) | 53.1 | 39.9 | |||
Operating income | 6,556.0 | 8,558.7 | |||
Telefónica de España | 2,192.4 | 2,627.6 | |||
Telefónica Móviles | 3,057.5 | 3,443.0 | |||
Telefónica Latinoamérica | 1,716.1 | 1,965.8 | |||
Cesky Group (2) | | 164.8 | |||
Telefónica Contenidos | 156.2 | 240.3 | |||
Directories Business | 181.0 | 195.7 | |||
Atento | 51.4 | 88.5 | |||
Other companies & eliminations (3) | (798.6 | ) | (167.1 | ) | |
Profit (loss) for the year | 3,175.6 | 4,445.8 | |||
Telefónica de España | 1,113.2 | 1,494.3 | |||
Telefónica Móviles | 1,682.7 | 1,918.9 | |||
Telefónica Latinoamérica | 754.3 | 1,106.7 | |||
Cesky Group (2) | | 118.0 | |||
Telefónica Contenidos | (40.6 | ) | 78.8 | ||
Directories Business | 113.8 | 125.3 | |||
Atento | 32.3 | 48.2 | |||
Other companies & eliminations (3) | (480.1 | ) | (444.4 | ) | |
(1) | The results of operations shown for Telefónica Móviles, S.A. may differ from those reported by Telefónica Móviles, S.A. which is a reporting company in the United States, primarily because it is not a wholly owned subsidiary and because certain transactions it enters into with other members of the Telefónica Group are eliminated in consolidation. |
(2) | Consolidated as from July 2005. |
(3) | As from July 1, 2005, the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group companies in Spain are included under Telefónica de España, and the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America are included under Telefónica Latinoamérica. For the year ended December 31, 2004 and the six months ended June 30, 2005, the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group are included under other companies and eliminations. See note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(4) | Expenses as used in this table and in the below discussion include supplies expenses, personnel expenses and other expenses. It does not include depreciation and amortization expense. |
Telefónica de España
Net sales and Rendering of Services
Telefónica de Españas net sales and rendering of services increased 4.4% to €11,019.5 million in 2005 from €10,566.9 million in 2004, principally due to increases in net sales and rendering of services from broadband services and operator services, offset in part by decreases in net sales and rendering of services from outgoing traffic, commercialization of handsets and data services.
Expenses
Telefónica de Españas expenses increased 4.8% to 7,324.1 million in 2005 from 6,985.7 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in supplies and other expenses.
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Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Telefónica de Españas operating income before depreciation and amortization increased 4.5% to 4,766.8 million in 2005 from 4,560.0 million in 2004.
Telefónica de Españas operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of Telefónica de Españas net sales and rendering of services, was 39.4% in 2005 compared to 40.3% in 2004.
Depreciation and Amortization
Telefónica de Españas depreciation and amortization decreased 9.7% to 2,139.2 million in 2005 from 2,367.7 million in 2004, principally due to our conservative investment policy, which seeks to control capital expenditure.
Operating Income
Telefónica de Españas operating income increased 19.9% to 2,627.6 million in 2005 from 2,192.4 million in 2004.
Telefónica Móviles
Net Sales and Rendering of Services
Telefónica Móviles net sales and rendering of services increased 43.6% in 2005 to 15,068.4 million from 10,492.1 million in 2004. Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates, Telefónica Móviles net sales and rendering of services would have increased 40.6% in 2005 from 2004.
Net sales and rendering of services of Telefónica Móviles Spanish operations increased 10.1% to 7,857.0 million in 2005 from 7,138.2 million in 2004, principally due to increases in voice and data traffic, offset in part by decreases in service prices and lower interconnection tariffs.
Net sales and rendering of services of Telefónica Móviles Latin American operations increased 134.3% to 7,704.5 million in 2005 from 3,552.4 million in 2004, principally due to the consolidation of the BellSouth mobile operators acquired in October 2004 and January 2005 and the organic growth of our customer base in Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela. Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates, Telefónica Móviles Latin American operations net sales and rendering of services would have increased 43.8% in 2005 from 2004.
Expenses
Telefónica Móviles expenses increased 45.8% to 10,966.3 million in 2005 from 7,523.6 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in supplies expenses, personnel expenses and other expenses.
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Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Telefónica Móviles operating income before depreciation and amortization increased 25.4% to 5,817.0 million from 4,637.6 million in 2004.
Telefónica Móviles operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of Telefónica Móviles net sales and rendering of services, was 38.6% in 2005 compared to 44.2% in 2004.
Depreciation and Amortization
Telefónica Móviles depreciation and amortization increased 50.2% to 2,374.0 million in 2005 from 1,580.1 million in 2004, principally due to the consolidation of the BellSouth mobile operators acquired by Telefónica Móviles in late 2004 and early 2005.
Operating Income
Telefónica Móviles operating income increased 12.6% to 3,443.0 million in 2005 from 3,057.5 million in 2004.
Telefónica Latinoamérica
Net Sales and Rendering of Services
Net sales and rendering of services increased 23.1% to 7,902.0 million in 2005 from 6,420.1 million in 2004. Variations in exchange rates had a positive impact on Telefónica Latinoaméricas net sales and rendering of services in 2005, contributing 15.3 percentage points to the increase in 2005 from 2004. Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates, Telefónica Latinoaméricas net sales and rendering of services would have increased 7.8% in 2005 from 2004, principally due to an increase in net sales and rendering of services, in local currency terms, of Telesp, Telefónica de Argentina, Telefónica Empresas América, Telefónica del Peru, Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS), offset in part by a decrease in net sales and rendering of services of CTC Chile. The increase is also attributable in part to the inclusion of the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America, which are included under Telefónica Latinoamérica as from July 1, 2005. Excluding the impact of the results of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America, Telefónica Latinoaméricas net sales and rendering of services would have increased 21.1% in 2005 from 2004, while excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates and the results of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America, Telefónica Latinoaméricas net sales and rendering of services would have increased 6.0% in 2005 from 2004.
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Expenses
Telefónica Latinoaméricas expenses increased 18.1% to 4,776.6 million from 4,043.4 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in expenses of Telesp, Telefónica de Argentina and Telefónica Empresas América, offset in part by a decrease in expenses of CTC Chile, Telefónica del Peru and Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS). The increase is also attributable in part to the inclusion of the results of operations of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America, which are included under Telefónica Latinoamérica as from July 1, 2005.
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Telefónica Latinoaméricas operating income before depreciation and amortization increased 14.1% to 3,758.3 million in 2005 from 3,294.8 million in 2004.
Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates, Telefónica Latinoaméricas operating income before depreciation and amortization would have increased 14.1% in 2005 from 2004. Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates and the results of the former Terra Networks group companies in Latin America, Telefónica Latinoaméricas operating income before depreciation and amortization would have increased 0.4% in 2005 from 2004.
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Telefónica Latinoaméricas operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of Telefónica Latinoaméricas net sales and services rendered, was 44.0% in 2005 compared to 44.9% in 2004, reflecting the increase in lower margin businesses such as fixed-to-mobile traffic, as well as expenses relating to the rapid expansion of our broadband business.
Operating Income
Telefónica Latinoaméricas operating income increased 14.6% to 1,965.8 million in 2005 from 1,716.1 million in 2004.
Cesky Group
We present the Cesky Group, in which we acquired a majority stake in 2005 and which we consolidated as from July 2005, as a separate business line in 2005 in this discussion of our results of operations by business line. We did not consolidate the Cesky Group in our Consolidated Financial Statements in 2004 and therefore do not present comparative information for the year ended December 31, 2004 in the discussion below.
Net Sales and Rendering of Services
Cesky Telekom net sales and rendering of services in 2005 were 1,035.2 million, of which 533.3 million was attributable to Cesky Telecoms fixed line telephony business and 518.3 million was attributable to Cesky Telecoms mobile telephony business. Net sales and rendering of services of Cesky Telecoms fixed line telephony business in 2005 reflected the continuing trend of increasing contributions from broadband, data and other value added services, relative to traditional voice services. Net sales and rendering of services of Cesky Telecoms mobile telephony business in 2005 reflected continued growth of its customer base, offset by decreases in revenue from traffic as a result of an increase in the number of customers purchasing service packages based on minutes.
Expenses
Cesky Telecoms expenses were 599.9 million in 2005, including 285.7 million in supplies, 137.4 million in personnel expenses and 176.8 million in other expenses. Expenses relating to Cesky Telecoms fixed line business did not increase significantly in 2005, while expenses relating to Cesky Telecoms mobile telephony business increased during 2005 due to an increase in other expenses, particularly external services and personnel expenses, as well as supplies.
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Cesky Groups operating income before depreciation and amortization was 456.7 million.
Cesky Groups operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of Cesky Groups net sales and rendering of services, was 44.1% in 2005.
Operating Income
Cesky Groups operating income was 164.8 million in 2005.
Telefónica Contenidos
Net Sales and Rendering of Services
Telefónica Contenidos net sales and rendering of services increased 4.3% to 1,251.2 million in 2005 from 1,200.2 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in net sales and rendering of services of Endemol and the ATCO group (Argentina), offset in part by a decrease in net sales and rendering of services due to the sale of Lola Films, a Spanish motion picture production company in 2004.
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Telefónica Contenidos expenses increased 1.3% to 1,073.9 million in 2005 from 1,059.7 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in supplies, offset in part by slight decreases in personnel expenses and other expenses.
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Telefónica Contenidos operating income before depreciation and amortization increased 45.5% to 269.2 million in 2005 from 185.0 million in 2004, principally due to increases in operating income before depreciation and amortization of Endemol, Telefónica Audiovisuales and Telefónica Servicios de Música.
Telefónica Contenidos operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of Telefónica Contenidos total net sales and rendering services, was 21.2% in 2005 compared to 15.2% in 2004.
Operating Income
Telefónica Contenidos operating income increased 53.8% to 240.3 million in 2005 from 156.2 million in 2004.
Directories Business
Net Sales and Rendering of Services
The directories business net sales and rendering of services increased 4.5% to 559.6 million in 2005 from 535.6 million in 2004, due to an increase in advertising revenues, an increase in operator-assisted directories traffic, particularly in Spain, and net sales and rendering of services of our Italian operator-assisted directories business, which commenced operations in October 2005. Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates, the directories business net sales and rendering of services would have increased 4.4% in 2005 from 2004.
Expenses
The directories business expenses increased 4.9% to 434.9 million in 2005 from 414.6 million in 2004, principally due to increases in supplies, personnel expenses and other expenses due in part to the commencement of operations of our Italian operator-assisted directories business in October 2005. In 2005, expenses of our directories business in Brazil decreased as a result of cost savings in general, and provisions in particular.
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
The directories business operating income before depreciation and amortization increased 7.1% to 219.3 million from 204.8 million in 2004.
The directories business operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of the directories businesss net sales and rendering of services, was 33.5% in 2005 compared to 33.1% in 2004.
Operating Income
The directories business operating income increased 8.1% to 195.7 million in 2005 from 181.0 million in 2004.
Atento
Net Sales and Rendering of Services
Atentos net sales and rendering of services increased 43.5% to 383.9 million in 2005 from 267.6 million in 2004, principally due to increases in net sales and rendering of services of our operations in each of the countries in which we operate, especially in Brazil, Spain, Mexico and Chile. Excluding the impact of variations in exchange rates, Atentos net sales and rendering of services would have increased 48% in 2005 from 2004.
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Expenses
Atentos expenses increased 41.1% to 742.4 million in 2005 from 526.0 million in 2004, principally due to a 44.0% increase in personnel expenses to 579.8 million in 2005 from 402.6 million in 2004. The increase in personnel expenses was mainly due to an increase in the average number of employees in 2005 compared to 2004.
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
Atentos operating income before depreciation and amortization increased 36.7% to 116.4 million in 2005 from 85.1 million in 2004. Pricing pressure in 2005 in the customer relationship management business through call centers resulted in decreased margins in such market, which Atento has sought to address through its efforts to optimize costs and improve its operating efficiency. In 2005, operating income before depreciation and amortization of our Brazilian operations represented 42.1% of our total operating income before depreciation and amortization, while operating income before depreciation and amortization of our Spanish, Mexican and Chilean operations represented 11.9%, 10.8% and 10.2%, respectively, of our total operating income before depreciation and amortization.
Atentos operating income before depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of Atentos net sales and rendering of services, was 13.6% in 2005 compared to 13.9% in 2004.
Operating Income
Atentos operating income increased 72.2% to 88.5 million in 2005 from 51.4 million in 2004.
Material Differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS
As of January 1, 2004, our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, which differ in certain respects from U.S. GAAP. The tables included in note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements give the effect that application of U.S. GAAP would have on profit for the year and shareholders equity as reported under IFRS. Pursuant to current European Union law, we have applied the IFRS endorsed by the EU in preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements. Our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 would not present any difference had the standards issued by the IASB been applied instead of those endorsed by the EU.
IFRS 1 provides first-time adopters of IFRS with a number of exemptions and exceptions from full retrospective application, some of which are applicable to us (see First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards). Had IFRS been applied fully retrospectively, profit for the year and shareholders equity under IFRS shown in the table included in note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements would have been different and the reconciling items to U.S. GAAP shown would also have been different.
Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP
Shareholders’ equity would have been €19,221.96 million at December 31, 2005 under U.S. GAAP compared to €16,158.43 million at December 31, 2005 under IFRS, while shareholders’ equity would have been €15,872.86 million at December 31, 2004 under U.S. GAAP compared to €12,342.47 million at December 31, 2004 under IFRS. The increase in shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP at December 31, 2005 and 2004 as compared with shareholders’ equity under IFRS at each of those dates is principally related to additions to shareholders’ equity related to business combinations, goodwill and intangible assets and U.S. GAAP equity investees, which were offset in part principally by deductions related to the effect of presentation of minority interests (within equity under IFRS). See notes 23.7, 23.8 and 23.1, respectively, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Net income would have been €4,144.20 million in 2005 under U.S. GAAP compared to profit for the year of €4,827.06 million in 2005 under IFRS, while net income would have been €2,546.77 million in 2004 under U.S. GAAP compared to profit for the year of €3,485.59 million in 2004 under IFRS. The decrease in net income in 2005 under U.S. GAAP as compared with profit for the year in 2005 under IFRS is principally related to pension plan and post retirement benefits, derivatives and to the effect of presentation of minority interests within the profit for the year under IFRS. See notes 23.11, 23.10 and 23.1, respectively. The decrease in net income in 2004 under U.S. GAAP as compared with profit for the year in 2004 under IFRS is principally related to the effects of business combinations, goodwill and other intangible assets. See note 23.7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
See note 23 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the principal differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP as they relate to us and for a quantitative reconciliation of profit for the year and shareholders’ equity from IFRS to U.S. GAAP.
Recent U.S. Accounting Pronouncements
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154: Accounting Changes and Error CorrectionsA Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 |
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error CorrectionsA Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. This Statement changes the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting policy by requiring retrospective application of changes in accounting policies to prior periods financial statements unless impracticable. SFAS No. 154 will be applicable to accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 154 will have a material impact on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
SAB No. 107: Shared Based Payment |
On March 29, 2005, the SEC released a Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) relating to the FASB accounting standard for stock options and other share-based payments. The interpretations in SAB No. 107, Share-Based
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Payment, (SAB 107) express views of the SEC Staff regarding the application of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (Statement 123R). Among other things, SAB 107 provides interpretive guidance related to the interaction between Statement 123R and certain SEC rules and regulations, and provides the Staffs views regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of SAB 107 will have any effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004): Share-Based Payment |
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Shared Based Payments (SFAS 123R). This statement eliminates the option to apply the intrinsic value measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees to stock compensation awards issued to employees. Rather, SFAS 123R requires companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the awardthe requisite service period (usually the vesting period). SFAS 123R applies to all awards granted after the required effective date, December 15, 2005, and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date. SFAS 123R will be effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of this Standard will have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151: Inventory CostsAn Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 |
On November 24, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Cost, a revision of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. The amendments to SFAS No. 151 aim to improve financial information, stating that the expenses of inactive facilities, transportation costs, manipulation costs and scrap material costs should be recorded in the statement of operation as expenses of the period. The application of fixed cost to inventories should be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.
SFAS No. 151 will be applicable to valuation of Inventories by the end of the first reporting period ending after June 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 151 will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 153: Exchanges of Non-monetary AssetsAn Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29 |
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS N0.153, Exchanges of Non-monetary AssetsAn amendment of APB Opinion No. 29, which amends Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 29 Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions. This amendment is based on the idea that exchange transactions should be valued in accordance with the value of the exchanged assets. The exception made for similar non-monetary productive assets is eliminated and substituted by a more extensive exception related to non-monetary assets with a non-commercial consideration. APB No. 29 stated that the exchange transaction of a productive asset for a similar one should be recorded at the book value of the exchanged asset.
SAS No. 153 will be applicable for non-monetary asset exchange transactions occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 153 will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 155 Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments an amendment of FASB Statements Nos. 133 and 140 |
On February 2006 the FASB issued this Statement that amends FASB Statements No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. This Statement resolves issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.
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This Statement permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of Statement 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives and amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Earlier adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an entitys fiscal year, provided the entity has not yet issued financial statements, including financial statements for any interim period for the fiscal year. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new Statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 156 Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 |
In March 2006, the FASB issued this Statement that amends FASB Statements No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. The new Statement should be adopted as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
New IFRS Pronouncements
At the date of preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, several new Standards ,Amendments and IFRIC Interpretations were issued but not yet effective. The following are the most relevant to our Consolidated Financial Statements:
Amendment to IAS 19Employee Benefits |
This Amendment to IAS 19—Employee Benefits provides a third optional treatment to account for actuarial gains and losses related to defined benefit plans. Under the currently effective text of IAS 19, an entity can elect to recognize actuarial gains and losses either in the income statement or in shareholders equity, considering the percentages defined under the corridor approach. According to this Amendment, an entity may also choose to recognize all actuarial gains and losses directly against shareholders equity.
An entity shall apply this Amendment for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006. The Group does not anticipate that the adoption of this Amendment at the required effective date will have a significant effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Amendment to IAS 21The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates Net Investment in a Foreign Operation |
According to this Amendment to IAS 21—The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates exchange differences arising from intragroup monetary items, which in substance, form part of the net investment in a foreign operation, are classified as equity until the disposal of the foreign operation, irrespective of which is the currency in which the monetary item is denominated.
An entity shall apply this Amendment for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006. The Group does not anticipate that the adoption of this Amendment at the required effective date will have a significant effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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Amendment to IAS 39Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement Fair Value Option |
This Amendment to IAS 39—Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement revises the IAS 39 fair value option for financial assets and liabilities and limits it use to those financial instruments that meet certain criteria. Thus, an entity can use the fair value option when doing so eliminates or significantly reduces measurement or recognition inconsistencies that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities, or recognizing the gains and losses on them, on different bases. An entity may also use this designation when doing so results in more relevant information because a group of financial assets, financial liabilities or both is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. The fair value option also applies to embedded derivatives that meet certain characteristics.
Following the recommendation of early application and transitional provisions, the Group has adopted this Amendment to IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement Fair Value Option before the effective date, which is January 1, 2006.
Amendment to IAS 39Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement - Cash Flow Hedges of Forecast Intragroup Transactions |
This Amendment to IAS 39—Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement affects forecast intragroup transactions in a currency other than the functional currency of the reporting entity, when such transactions are highly probable and are subject to foreign exchange rate risk, which is likely to impact on the consolidated income statement. This Amendment allows transactions of the described nature to be designated as hedged items under a cash flow hedge for the purposes of the consolidated financial statements.
An entity shall apply this Amendment for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006, although earlier application is encouraged. The Group does not anticipate that the adoption of this Amendment at the required effective date will have a significant effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Amendment to IAS 39Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement Financial Guarantee Contracts |
This Amendment to IAS 39—Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006. Under the provisions of this Amendment, financial guarantee contracts issued and commitments to provide a loan at a below-market interest rate are included within the scope of IAS 39. Therefore, such instruments shall be measured at fair value upon initial recognition and remeasured subsequently at the higher of:
i) | the amount determined in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets; and | |
ii) | the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, cumulative amortization recognized in accordance with IAS 18 Revenues. |
The Group does not anticipate that the adoption of this Amendment at the required effective date will have a significant effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
IFRIC 4Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease (January 1, 2006) |
The issues addressed in this Interpretation are: (a) how to determine whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease as defined in IAS 17 Leases; (b) when the assessment or a reassessment of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease should be made; and (c) if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease, how the payments for the lease should be separated from payments for any other elements in the arrangement. According to this Interpretation, determining whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease shall be based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets (the asset), and whether the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.
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An entity shall apply this Interpretation for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2006, although earlier application is encouraged. The Group does not anticipate that the adoption of this new Interpretation at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Other IFRS Pronouncements
Other Standards, Amendments and IFRIC Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective at the date of preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:
Standards and amendments to standards | Effective date | |
IFRS 6 | Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Assets | January 1, 2006 |
IFRS 7 | Financial Instruments: Disclosures | January 1, 2007 |
Amendment to IAS 1 | Presentation of Financial Statements Capital Disclosures | January 1, 2007 |
Interpretations | Effective date | |
IFRIC 5 | Rights to Interests Arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds | January 1, 2006 |
IFRIC 6 | Liabilities Arising from Participating in a Specific Market - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment | Years beginning after December 1, 2005 |
IFRIC 7 | Applying the Restatement Approach under IAS 29 Financial Information in Hyperinflationary Economies | March 1, 2006 |
IFRIC 8 | Scope of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment | May 1, 2006 |
The Group does not anticipate that the first-time adoption of the aforementioned Standards, Amendments and Interpretations will have a significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flow Analysis
The table below sets forth consolidated cash flow information for the periods indicated. Positive figures refer to cash inflows and negative figures or those in parentheses refer to cash outflows.
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Net cash used in investing activities | (5,808.16 | ) | (9,592.02 | ) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,936.61 | ) | (434.67 | ) |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
Net cash provided by operating activities increased 9.9% to 11,139.1 million in 2005 from 10,131.1 million in 2004. This growth in 2005 was mainly due to an increase in cash receipts from customers, offset in part by an increase in cash paid to suppliers and employees and taxes paid.
Cash receipts from customers increased 22.0% to 44,353.1 million in 2005 from 36,367.1 in 2004. This increase was mainly due to the consolidation of Cesky Telecom and the Argentine and Chilean mobile operators acquired from BellSouth in January 2005.
Cash paid to suppliers and employees increased 23.7% to 30,531.5 million in 2005 from 24,674.1 in 2004. These higher outflows were mainly due to the increase in advertising expenses and handset purchases for the promotional efforts made by the Telefónica Group and the consolidation of Cesky Telecom and the Argentine and Chilean mobile operators acquired from BellSouth in January 2005. Payments to employees increased as a result of the increase in the Groups average number of employees.
Taxes paid increased significantly to 1,233.0 million in 2005 from 326.0 million in 2004. This variation was mainly due to an increase in taxes paid in Brazil as a result of the expiration of certain tax credits.
As a result, cash inflow from operating activities (which is subtotal of cash receipts from customers minus cash paid to suppliers and employees and minus income taxes paid) increased 10.7% to 12,588.6 million in 2005 from 11,367.0 million in 2004.
Net interest and other financial expenses paid increased 16.3% to 1,520.0 million in 2005 from 1,307.1 million in 2004, principally due to an increase in the Groups average net financial debt in 2005 compared to 2004.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities |
Net cash used in investing activities increased to 9,592.0 million in 2005 from 5,808.2 million in 2004, mainly due to an increase in payments on investments in companies, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired and payments on investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and a decrease in interest received on excess cash not included under cash and cash equivalents.
Payments on investments in companies, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired increased 56.4% to 6,571.4 million in 2005 from 4,201.6 million in 2004. Our main investments in companies in 2005 were 912.7 million for the acquisition of the mobile operators in Chile and Argentina from BellSouth for 3,662.5 million for the acquisition of Cesky Telecom, 1,265.8 million for the acquisition of 4.97% of the shares of O2 and 424.5 million for the acquisition of a minority stake in China Netcom. Our main investments in companies in 2004 were 208.7 million related to tender offers to increase our interests in the Brasilcel subsidiaries, 3,179.4 million for the acquisition of the BellSouths operators in Latin America (other than in Chile and Argentina, which we acquired in 2005) and 483.7 million for the acquisition of additional Portugal Telecom shares.
Payments on investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets increased 26.8% to 4,423.2 million in 2005 from 3,488.2 million in 2004, principally due to an increase at Telefónica de España as a result of the expansion of its broadband business, Telefónica Latinoamérica as a result of the expansion of its broadband and fixed line telephony business, Telefónica Móviles as a result of network upgrades and the roll-out of its GSM network the investment made in Distrito C (the future Telefónica Group headquarters in Madrid).
Interest received on excess cash not included under cash and cash equivalents decreased 45.1% to 625.2 million in 2005 from 1,139.5 million in 2004, principally due to lower levels of excess cash in 2005 as a result of our increased investing activity in 2005.
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Net cash used in financing activities decreased to 434.7 million in 2005 from 3,936.6 million in 2004. This decrease was due principally to the increase in proceeds, net of repayments, from loans, credits and promissory notes, to 7,209.4 million in 2005 from 2,085.3 in 2004 offset in part by the increase in cancellation of debentures and bonds redeemed, net of proceeds, to 2,821.4 million in 2005 from 1,217.6 in 2004.
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Anticipated Uses of Funds
Our principal liquidity and capital resource requirements consist of the following:
Our principal liquidity requirements relate to our debt service requirements. At December 31, 2005, we had gross financial debt of 34,403.4 million and net financial debt of 30,067 million. For a reconciliation of net financial debt to gross financial debt (the sum of current and non-current interest-bearing liabilities), see Presentation of Financial InformationNon-GAAP Financial InformationNet Financial Debt. We incurred a further approximately £16,600 million in debt after such date to fund our acquisition of O2.
We expect to spend approximately 35% of our capital expenditures budget for 2006 on our fixed line telephony business (Telefónica de España and Telefónica Latinoamérica) mainly to improve broadband services and 60% on our mobile businesses (Telefónica Móviles and O2) in order to increase the capacity of our mobile telephony networks, roll-out the UMTS network in Europe and to make technological upgrades in Latin America. Our principal capital expenditures are described in Item 4Information on the Company. Our anticipated amounts of capital expenditures and investments in affiliates and the underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual capital expenditures and investments in affiliates may be less than or exceed these amounts. See Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.
Anticipated Sources of Liquidity
Cash flows from operations are our primary source of cash funding for existing operations, capital expenditures, interest obligations and principal payments. We also rely on external borrowings, including a variety of short- and medium-term financial instruments, principally bonds and debentures, and borrowings from financial institutions. Cash and equivalents are mainly held in euro and euro-denominated instruments. We believe that, in addition to internal generation of funds, our medium-term note program, our euro commercial paper program, our corporate domestic promissory note program and available lines of credit will provide us with substantial flexibility for our future capital requirements as existing debt is retired. As of the date of this Annual Report, our management believes that our working capital is sufficient to meet our present requirements.
The following table describes our consolidated gross financial debt, as stated in euro using the noon buying rate for euro at December 31, 2005. We may have exchange rate financial derivatives instruments assigned to the underlying debt instruments. In 2005, the average interest rate on our consolidated gross financial debt was 6.4% . The debt profile below shows the notional amount at the date at which we entered into the related derivatives.
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Non-convertible euro and foreign currency debentures and bonds | 1,948.27 | 1,427.32 | 751.80 | 874.04 | 2,747.46 | 3,573.56 | 11,322.45 | |||||||
Promissory notes and commercial paper | 2,497.95 | | | | | | 2,497.95 | |||||||
Other marketable debt securities | | | | | | 2,013.67 | 2,013.67 | |||||||
Loans and other payables (principal and interest) | 4,789.66 | 1,300.14 | 1,256.64 | 3,266.24 | 1,048.96 | 6,907.74 | 18,569.38 | |||||||
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(1) | This table includes the fair value of those derivatives classified as financial liabilities (negative mark to market) under IFRS. It does not include the fair value of derivatives classified as financial assets (positive mark to market) under IFRS. See Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
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At December 31, 2005, we had unused committed credit lines in an amount of 4,728 million, all of which bear interest at a floating rate based on market indices, principally the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). At the same date, we also had 223 million available under our 3 billion syndicated revolving credit facility, which we entered into on July 6, 2004. Also, on October 31, 2005, in connection with our acquisition of O2 plc, we entered into a syndicated loan with a credit line of up to £18,500 million. As at December 31, 2005, we had not drawn down any amounts under such syndicated loan. At April 12, 2006, this syndicated loan has been completely drawn down. As of that date, the total amount outstanding under this loan was approximately £14,200 million, after two partial cancellations in 2006. See Item 7Major Shareholders and Related Party TransactionsRelated Party Transactions.
Our borrowing requirements are not significantly affected by seasonal trends.
The table below sets forth the ratings of our short- and long-term debt as of the date of this Annual Report. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, may be subject to revision at any time and should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
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Moodys | Telefónica, S.A. | Baa1 | P-2 | Stable | December 22, 2005 | |||||
Fitch | Telefónica, S.A. | BBB+ | F-2 | Stable | April 11, 2006 |
On March 31, 2005 and April 1, 2005, Standard and Poors and Fitch placed our corporate credit ratings on CreditWatch and Rating Watch, respectively, with negative implications following the announcement by the Czech Republics privatization commission that our 2.7 billion bid to acquire a 51.1% state in Cesky Telecom a.s. was the preferred bid in the auction process. Subsequently, on April 21 and April 27, 2005, Fitch and Standard & Poors, respectively, confirmed the Companys ratings, suppressing their ratings watch.
On October 31, 2005, Moodys and Fitch Ratings put our credit ratings on watch, with a negative outlook following the Companys announcement of a tender offer for 100% of O2s share capital. On the same day, Standard & Poors decreased the Companys long-term credit rating to A- and also put the Company on a ratings watch, with a negative outlook. Each of Moodys and Fitch Ratings stated that they would not take a ratings action until the completion of the O2 acquisition, limiting the downgrade, in both cases, to one grade, Baa1 and A-, respectively, while Standard & Poors stated that if any further downgrades took place they would be limited to BBB+.
On December 22, 2005, Moodys downgraded the Companys long-term credit rating to Baa1, with a stable outlook and confirmed the Companys short-term credit rating (P-2). On January 11, 2006, Fitch Ratings downgraded the Companys long-term credit rating to A- with a stable outlook and the Companys short-term credit rating to F-2. On the same day, Standard & Poors downgraded the Companys long-term credit rating to BBB+, with a stable outlook, while confirming the Companys short-term credit rating (A-2). On April 11, 2006, Fitch Ratings downgraded the Company’s long-term credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook following the announcement of the acquisition of a majority stake in Colombia Telecom.
Our ability to use external sources of financing will depend in large part on our credit ratings. We believe that we are well-positioned to raise capital in the public debt markets. However, a downgrade of any of the ratings of our debt by any of Moodys, Standard & Poors and/or Fitch may increase the cost of our future borrowing or may make it more difficult to access the public debt markets. In connection with the credit rating agencies review of our debt
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ratings, the rating agencies may give considerable weight to the general macroeconomic and political conditions in Latin America given our high degree of exposure in such region, the performance of our businesses in the Spanish market, our financial and shareholder remuneration policy, our acquisition policy, our ability to integrate recent acquisitions and our ability to refinance debt incurred in connection with recent acquisitions.
Intragroup Loans
We lend funds to our operating subsidiaries, directly or through holding companies that head our different lines of business. These funds are derived from retained cash flows, loans, bonds and other sources (such as asset disposals). Some of the subsidiaries receiving funds are located in Latin American countries.
C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We continue to be firmly committed to technological innovation as a key tool to achieving sustainable competitive advantage, preempting market trends and differentiating our products. Through the introduction of new technologies and the development of new products and business processes we seek to become a more effective, efficient and customer-oriented Group.
In 2005, Telefónica further developed the model in technological innovation management it established in 2004, to align, even more, our technological innovation with the strategy of the Telefónica Group. This model encourages collaboration with other agents, who will become technological partners, including clients, public administrations, suppliers, content providers and other enterprises. Our technological partners include Microsoft, Ericsson, Google and Huawei.
Telefónica believes that differentiating its products with respect to its competitors and improving its market positions cannot be based solely on acquired technology. Telefónica believes it is important to foster research and development activities in an effort to achieve this differentiation and to advance other innovation activities. Our research and development (R&D) policy is aimed at:
In 2005, the Telefónica Group undertook technological innovation projects focusing on profitable innovation, process efficiency, the creation of new sources of revenues, customer satisfaction, the consolidation of new markets and technological leadership. Our technological innovation activities have been especially integrated in Telefónicas strategy to create value through broadband and IP network communications and services.
In addition, projects to promote the information society were undertaken, new services that will use 3G mobile technologies capacities and new wireless handsets were prepared and work was undertaken with a view to identifying as soon as possible the emerging technologies that might have a relevant impact on our businesses, testing them with trials relating to new services, applications and platform prototypes.
In 2005, new business and operational support systems were developed and existing systems were improved.
Most of the Groups R&D activities are undertaken by Telefónica Investigación y Desarrollo S.A.U. (Telefónica I&D), a wholly owned subsidiary of Telefónica, which works principally for the Groups lines of business. In performing its functions, Telefónica I&D receives assistance from other companies and universities. Telefónica I&Ds mission focuses on improving the Telefónica Groups competitiveness through technological
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innovation and product development. Telefónica I&D conducts experimental and applied research and product development to increase the range of our services and reduce operating costs. It also provides technical assistance to our Latin American operations. Telefónica I&Ds activities include the following:
For example, our IP TV service (commercialized under the brand name, Imagenio) is based on IP TV technology and represents a new way to access TV and multimedia content in a customized and interactive way and is supported by research and development carried out by Telefónica I&D.
In 2005, Telefónica I&D has continued developing its network of centers. In Spain, Telefónica I&D has created a new center in Andalusia (Granada). This new center complements the activities conducted at the Telefónica I&D centers in Barcelona, Huesca, Madrid and Valladolid.
In 2005, approximately 49% of Telefónica I&Ds research and development was for the benefit of Telefónica de España, 26% for the benefit of Telefónica Móviles, 9% for Telefónica Latinoamérica, 8% for Telefónica and 8% for our other subsidiaries, such as Atento, Terra and Telefónica Contenidos.
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica I&D had 1,265 employees, who also collaborate with Telefónica R&D qualified professionals from more than 40 companies and 28 universities. In 2005, approximately 1,800 projects were undertaken and incorporated into our strategy for value creation via broadband communications and services and IP networks.
Our total research and development expenses were 461 million and 544 million in 2004 and 2005. These expenses represented 1.5% and 1.4% of our consolidated revenues in each of those years, respectively. These figures have been calculated using the guidelines set out in the OECD Manual. These guidelines include expenses for research and development that, because of timing of projects or accounting classifications, we do not include in their entirety in our consolidated balance sheet.
D. TRENDS AND OUTLOOK
Telefónica is a highly geographically diversified company, offering fixed line telecommunications, broadband and mobility solutions through a variety of platforms with a view to maintaining our leading position in our core markets.
We have changed our business and geographical mix significantly during the past year and a half with the acquisition of the form BellSouth mobile operators, the acquisition of a majority stake in Cesky Telecom and our acquisition of substantially all of the shares of O2. The acquisitions of Cesky Telecom and O2 allows us to enhance our presence in Europe, consolidating our position in two of the principal European mobile markets: the United Kingdom and Germany. The further development of broadband and internet penetration in these markets is expected to allow us to accelerate and try to sell new IP products and services.
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Our new global scope resulting from the integration of the BellSouth mobile operators, the acquisition of Cesky Telecom and our acquisition of substantially all the shares of the mobile operator O2, challenges us to realize the potential synergistic benefits and economies of scale from the integration of these companies, in order to offer customers a higher quality of service more efficiently.
In particular, our focus is as follows:
At the same time, we are in the process of transforming ourselves in order to increase our cash flow generation and improve the returns on capital investment. This transformation is centered around our customers and focused on adopting a more efficient business model that optimizes and redirects capital expenditures towards broadband and new services, while at the same time becoming a much less capital intensive business.
E. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have commitments that could require us to make material payments in the future. These commitments are not included in our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2005. These commitments are primarily contingent obligations in the form of guarantees for our subsidiaries and put and call rights with respect to some of our joint ventures. These arrangements allow us to provide the necessary credit support for some our subsidiaries to develop their operations and allow us to enter into joint ventures on market terms. As of the date of this Annual Report, we are not aware of any events that would result in the material reduction to us of any of these off-balance sheet arrangements. For a discussion of our off-balance sheet commitments please refer to note 21(b) to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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F. TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table describes our contractual obligations and commitments with definitive payment terms which may require significant cash outlays in the future. The amounts payable are as of December 31, 2005. For additional information, see note 21(e) to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein. Debt related to our acquisition of O2 is not reflected in this table as it was incurred after December 31, 2005.
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Operating lease obligations(3) | 2,107.44 | 365.87 | 683.90 | 363.00 | 694.67 | |||||
Purchase obligations(4) | 1,005.18 | 908.01 | 62.18 | 7.19 | 27.80 | |||||
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(2) | This item includes the fair value of those derivatives classified as financial liabilities (negative mark to market) under IFRS. It does not include the fair value of derivatives classified as financial assets (positive mark to market) under IFRS. See Item 11Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
(3) | Our operating lease obligations have in most cases extension options conditioned on the applicable law of each country. Accordingly, we have included only those amounts that represent the initial contract period. |
(4) | Material purchase obligations include network equipment and audiovisual content obligations and payment obligations under existing licenses. |
(5) | Other long-term obligations include long-term obligations that require us to make cash payments, excluding financial debt obligations included in the table under Anticipated Sources of Liquidity above. |
For details of the composition of, and changes in, our debt, see notes 14, 15 and 16 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We financed our entire acquisition cost of O2 with £17.9 billion (approximately 26.4 billion calculated based on a euro-pound exchange rate of 1.00 = 0.6767 on October 31, 2005) of debt incurred under a credit facility. This debt is not included in the above table. As a result, our leverage has increased, and our credit ratings have decreased following recent downgradings by the credit rating agencies. The credit facility has two tranches: one of which has a one-year maturity, which may be extended to two years and to two and a half years (with respect to 50% of the amount of such tranche); and the other which has a three-year maturity. Accordingly, we will be obligated to repay the entire principal amount of such debt within such period, unless we are able to refinance such debt with longer term debt. Although we have refinanced a portion of our outstanding borrowings under the credit facility through the issuance in January 2006 of approximately £4 billion aggregate principal amount of long-term bonds that mature in 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2026, we continue to have substantial refinancing needs. As of April 6, 2006, £14.175 billion (approximately 20.2 calculated based on a euro-pound exchange rate of 1.00 = 0.70060 on April 5, 2006) was outstanding under these credit facilities. See Item 3.D.Risk FactorsWe are exposed to increased liquidity and solvency risks following our acquisition of O2, thereby increasing our vulnerability to capital markets and business downturns, and reducing our strategic flexibility.
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
During 2005, the Board of Directors met 12 times. At April 12, 2006, the Board of Directors had met three times during 2006. At April 12, 2006, the directors of Telefónica, S.A., their respective positions on the Board of Directors and the year they were appointed to such positions were as follows:
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César Alierta Izuel(1) | 60 | 1997 | 2007 | ||||
Isidro Fainé Casas(1)(2) | 63 | 1994 | 2006 | ||||
Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga(1)(3)(4)(6)(8) | 55 | 2002 | 2007 | ||||
José Fernando de Almansa Moreno-Barreda(6)(8) | 57 | 2003 | 2008 | ||||
David Arculus | 59 | 2006 | (11) | ||||
Maximino Carpio García(1)(4)(5) | 60 | 1997 | 2007 | ||||
Carlos Colomer Casellas(1)(7) | 62 | 2001 | 2006 | ||||
Peter Erskine(1) | 54 | 2006 | (11) | ||||
Alfonso Ferrari Herrero(5)(6)(9) | 64 | 2001 | 2006 | ||||
Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Angulo(4)(5)(6)(7) | 60 | 2002 | 2007 | ||||
Pablo Isla Álvarez de Tejera(5)(9) | 42 | 2002 | 2007 | ||||
Luis Lada Díaz(7) | 56 | 2000 | 2006 | ||||
Julio Linares López(1)(8) | 60 | 2005 | (11) | ||||
Antonio Massanell Lavilla(2)(4)(7)(9) | 51 | 1995 | 2006 | ||||
Vitalino Manuel Nafria Aznar(3) | 55 | 2005 | (11) | ||||
Enrique Used Aznar(6)(8)(9) | 64 | 2002 | 2007 | ||||
Mario Eduardo Vázquez | 70 | 2000 | 2006 | ||||
Antonio Viana-Baptista(1) | 48 | 2000 | 2010 | ||||
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Ramiro Sánchez de Lerín García-Ovies(10) | 51 | 2003 | |
(1) | Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. |
(2) | Nominated by Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona. |
(3) | Nominated by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. |
(4) | Member of the Audit and Control Committee of the Board of Directors. |
(5) | Member of the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. |
(6) | Member of the International Affairs Committee. |
(7) | Member of the Service Quality and Customer Service Committee. |
(8) | Member of the Regulation Committee. |
(9) | Member of the Human Resources and Corporate Reputation Committee. |
(10) | Mr. Sánchez de Lerín was appointed General Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Directors on September 28, 2005 and is not a director. |
(11) | Appointment must be ratified by the next general shareholders meeting. |
A significant majority, 12, of our current directors are non-executive directors. In accordance with the regulations of our Board of Directors, a minority of these current directors, four, are appointed by our significant shareholders.
Executive Committee
Our Board of Directors has expressly delegated all of its authority and power to the Executive Committee except as prohibited by Spanish corporate law or under our Articles of Association. This committee is made up of fewer Directors and meets more frequently than our Board of Directors. The members of the Executive Committee are Mr. César Alierta Izuel, Mr. Isidro Fainé Casas, Mr. Maximino Carpio García, Mr. Carlos Colomer Casellas, Mr. Antonio Viana-Baptista, Mr. Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga, Mr. Peter Erskine, Mr. Julio Linares López and Mr. Ramiro Sánchez de Lerín García-Ovies, who is the secretary of the Executive Committee.
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Audit and Control Committee
The Audit and Control Committee functions are regulated by our bylaws and the Board of Directors regulations. The Audit and Control Committee has the primary objective of providing support to our Board of Directors in its supervisory oversight functions, specifically having the following responsibilities:
The Audit and Control Committee meets at least once per quarter and as many times as considered necessary. During 2005, the Audit and Control Committee met 12 times and, as of the date of this Annual Report, had met four times in 2006. The members of the Audit and Control Committee are Mr. Antonio Massanell Lavilla (chairman), Mr. Maximino Carpio García, Mr. Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga and Mr. Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Angulo.
Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee
The Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for reporting to the Board of Directors with regard to the proposals for the appointment of directors, members of the Executive Committee and the other committees of our Board of Directors and top members of our management and management of our subsidiaries. In addition, the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for the compensation packages for our Chairman, determining Directors compensation and reviewing the adequacy of the compensation packages and informing the Board of Directors and top members of managements compensation. The Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for preparing our Corporate Governance Annual Report. The members of the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee are Mr. Alfonso Ferrari Herrero (chairman), Mr. Maximino Carpio García, Mr. Pablo Isla Álvarez de Tejera and Mr. Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Angulo. During 2005, the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee met 10 times, and as of the date of this Annual Report, had met three times in 2006.
Human Resources and Corporate Reputation Committee
The Human Resources and Corporate Reputation Committee is responsible for reviewing our personnel policy and making proposals to our Board of Directors regarding our personnel policy, corporate reputation and the promotion of our values within the Group. The Human Resources and Corporate Regulation Committee met five times during 2005, and as of the date of this Annual Report had met once in 2006. The members of the Human Resources and Corporate Reputation Committee are Mr. Pablo Isla Álvarez de Tejera (Chairman), Mr. Alfonso Ferrari Herrero, Mr. Antonio Massanell Lavilla and Mr. Enrique Used Aznar.
Regulation Committee
The Regulation Committees main objective is to monitor the main regulatory matters which affect the Telefónica Group. Another responsibility of the Regulation Committee is to act as a communication and information channel between our management team and our Board of Directors concerning regulatory matters. The members of the Regulation Committee are Mr. Enrique Used Aznar (chairman) , Mr. Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga , Mr.
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Fernando de Almansa Moreno de Barreda and Mr. Julio Linares López During 2005, the Regulation Committee met nine times, and as of the date of this Annual Report, had met three times in 2006.
Service Quality and Customer Service Committee
The Service Quality and Customer Service Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the standards of quality of the main services provided by the Telefónica Group. The Service Quality and Customer Service Committee acts as an information channel between our senior management team and our Board of Directors. The members of the Service Quality and Customer Service Committee are Mr. Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Angulo (chairman), Mr. Carlos Colomer Casellas, Mr. Antonio Massanell Lavilla and Mr. Luis Lada Díaz. During 2005 the Service Quality and Customer Service Committee met four times, and as of the date of this Annual Report, had met once in 2006.
International Affairs Committee
The International Affairs Committee is responsible for analyzing international events and matters that affect the Telefónica Group and reporting these events and possible consequences to our Board of Directors. The International Affairs Committee pays close attention to events taking place in countries where the Telefónica Group has operations and which may affect our competitive position, corporate image and financial results. The International Affairs Committee also oversees our non-profit foundations in such countries. The members of the International Affairs Committee are Mr. José Fernando de Almansa Moreno-Barreda (chairman), Mr. Alfonso Ferrari Herrero, Mr. Enrique Used Aznar, Mr. Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga and Mr. Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Ángulo. During 2005, the International Affairs Committee met six times, and as of the date of this Annual Report had met once in 2006.
Biographies of Directors
Mr. César Alierta Izuel serves as our Executive Chairman and Chairman of our Board of Directors. Mr. Alierta is also currently a member of the O2 Board of Directors. Mr. Alierta began his career in 1970 as general manager of the capital markets division at Banco Urquijo in Madrid, where he worked until 1985. From June 1996 until his appointment as our Chairman, he was the Chairman of Tabacalera, S.A., which after the merger with the French tobacco company, Seita, became Altadis. Previously, he was the Chairman and founder of Beta Capital, which he combined with his post as Chairman of the Spanish Financial Analysts Association as from 1991. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors and Standing Committee of the Madrid Stock Exchange. In January 1997, Mr. Alierta was appointed to our Board of Directors, and has also been appointed as director of Telefónica Internacional (TISA), Plus Ultra and Iberia Lineas Aereas de España, S.A. During his years as Chairman of Tabacalera, Mr. Alierta was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Logista, a subsidiary of the Altadis group. Mr. Alierta is currently a member of the Altadis Board of Directors and Standing Committee. On July 26, 2000, Mr. Alierta was appointed as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Alierta holds a law degree from the University of Zaragoza and an MBA from Columbia University (New York).
Mr. Isidro Fainé Casas serves as our Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Fainé is currently the General Manager of La Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona (la Caixa). Mr. Fainé has developed his professional career working for several companies in different sectors of the economy, as well as financial institutions, for over 20 years. Mr. Fainé holds a doctorate degree in Economics, a Diploma in Alta Dirección (Senior Management) from IESE Business School and an ISMP in Business Administration from Harvard University. He is a financial analyst and an academic at the Real Academia de Ciencias Económicas y Financieras.
Mr. Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga serves as a director. Mr. Villalabeitia is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A. and Tefónica Internacional, S.A. He has been General Manager of Caja de Ahorros Vizcaína and Chief Executive of Banco Cooperativo Español. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Banco de Crédito Local and was Chief Executive Officer of Caja Postal in January 1995. Following the merger of the various entities of Argentaria, he was named Wholesale Banking General Manager in 1998. In October 1999, following the merger of Argentaria and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (BBV), he was named General Manager of Global Investment Banking of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., and after the
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restructuring in December 2001 he was appointed General Manager of the Real Estate and Industrial Group of the bank. Mr. Villalabeitia has a degree in law and economics from the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain).
Mr. José Fernando de Almansa Moreno-Barreda serves as a director. He is also a member of the board of directors of Telefónica Móviles, S.A., Telefónica de Argentina S.A., Telefónica del Peru S.A., Telefónica Internacional, S.A., Telecomunicaçoes de São Paulo S.A. and BBVA Bancomer Mexico. He holds a law degree from the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain). He was a member of the Spanish Diplomatic Corps and served from 1976 to 1992, as Secretary of the Spanish Embassy in Brussels, Cultural Counselor of the Spanish Delegation to Mexico, Chief Director for Eastern European Affairs and Atlantic Affairs Director in the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry, Counselor to the Spanish Permanent Representation to NATO in Brussels, Minister-Counselor of the Spanish Embassy in the Soviet Union, General Director of the National Commission for the 5th Centennial of the Discovery of the Americas, and Deputy General Director for Eastern Europe Affairs in the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry. From 1993 to 2002, Mr. Fernando de Almansa was appointed Chief of the Royal Household by His Majesty King Juan Carlos I, and is currently Personal Advisor to His Majesty the King. He has a degree in law from the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain).
Sir David Arculus serves as a director. In 2003, he was awarded an Hon. Doctorate (D. UNIV) by the University of Central England. In 1996, he received his masters in Engineering and Science and Economics from Oriel College, Oxford while in 1972 he received his masters in business administration from the London Business School. From 1998 to 2001, he was Chairman of Severn Trent Plc and IPC Group Limited. From 2002 to 2004, he was Earls Court and Olympia Ltd Chairman. From 2004 to January 2006, he served as Chairman of O2 plc. He is currently a director of Telefónica, S.A. and O2. He is also a Non Executive Director of Barclays Plc. Sir David Arculus is Deputy President of CBI and a member of the Oxford University Press Finance Committee.
Mr. Maximino Carpio García serves as a director. Since 1984, he has been Professor of Applied Economics of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. From 1983 to 1984, he was Chief of the Studies Services of the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales. From 1984 to 1992, he worked as head of the Department of Economics and Public Finance of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. From 1992 to 1995, he was dean of the Economics and Business Faculty of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. From 1995 to 1998, he served as head of the department of Public Economy of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. He also serves as a member of the Economic and Social Council, a Spanish government advisory entity, and the Advisory Committee of Abengoa. Mr. Carpio is a member of the Board of Directors of Telefónica Móviles. Mr. Carpio also received his doctorate degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
Mr. Carlos Colomer Casellas serves as a director. Mr. Colomer is Chairman of the Colomer Group and a director of Altadis, S.A. Mr. Colomer began his career in 1970 as Marketing Vice-Chairman of Henry Colomer, S.A. In 1980, he was appointed as Chairman and General Manager of Henry Colomer, S.A and Haugron Cientifical, S.A. In 1986, he was also appointed President of Revlon for Europe. In 1989, he became the President of Revlon International and in 1990, he was appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Revlon Inc. In 2000, he was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Colomer Group. Currently, Mr. Colomer is also the Chief Operating Officer of INDO, an import-export company, Director of Cataluña for Banco Santander Central Hispano, Director of Hospital General de Cataluña and member of the Advisory Committee of CVC Capital Partners. Mr. Colomer has an economics degree from the University of Barcelona and a degree in business administration from IESE Business School.
Mr. Peter Erskine serves as a director. In 1973, he received a degree in psychology from Liverpool University. From 1993 to 1998, he held a number of senior positions, including Director of BT Mobile and President and Chief Executive Officer of Concert. In 1998 he became Managing Director of BT Cellnet. Subsequently in 2001 he became Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of O2. He currently continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Director’s of O2 along with serving as a director of Telefonica, S.A. Mr. Erskine is also a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Reading Business School.
Mr. Alfonso Ferrari Herrero serves as a director. He also serves as a director of CTC Chile S.A., Telefónica Internacional, S.A. and Telefónica del Peru. From 1995 to 2000, he was Executive Chairman of Beta Capital, S.A. and prior to that he served on several Boards of Directors representing Banco Urquijo where he was a partner from
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1985. He has a doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the Industrial Engineers Technical School of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and holds a masters degree in business administration from Harvard University.
Mr. Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Angulo serves as a director. Mr. Hinojosa served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cortefiel, S.A. He began his professional career with Cortefiel in 1976, and has served in various management positions since then. From 1991 through 2002, he served as a director of Banco Central Hispano Americano and a director of Portland Valderribas. He currently serves as a director of Altadis and Telefónica Internacional, S.A. Mr. Hinojosa has a doctorate in industrial engineering from the Industrial Engineers Technical School of the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Mr. Pablo Isla Álvarez de Tejera serves as a director. Mr. Isla is currently the Managing Director of Inditex, S.A. Mr. Isla began his career in 1988 as Attorney General with the Spanish Ministry of Transports, Tourism and Communications and in 1991 served as the official delegate in Spain for the United Nations Commission in the Spanish General Direction of Legal Services. From 1992 through 1996, Mr. Isla served as General Manager of the Legal Services Department of Banco Popular. In 1996, he was appointed General Manager of the National Heritage department of the Treasury Ministry. He served as General Secretary of Banco Popular Español from 1998 through 2000. In July 2000, Mr. Isla was appointed Chairman of the Board of Grupo Altadis and Co-Chairman of the company. Mr. Isla has a law degree from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid.
Mr. Luis Lada Díaz serves as a director. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica de España and Vice-Chairman of the Cesky Telecom a.s. Supervisory Board. In 1989, Mr. Lada was Deputy General Manager for Technology, Planning and International Services when he left the Telefónica Group to join Amper Group, a telecommunications systems and equipment manufacturer, as General Manager for Planning and Control. Mr. Lada returned to the Telefónica Group in 1993 as Controller of the Subsidiaries and Participated Companies. In 1994, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica Móviles de España, S.A., and was promoted to Chairman and President of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. in August 2000. He served as President until July 2002, and between July 2002 and December 2005 served as our General Manager for Development, Planning and Regulatory Affairs. He also serves on the boards of directors of Telefónica Móviles, S.A., Telefónica Internacional, S.A. He holds a degree in telecommunications engineering and joined the Telefónica Group in 1973 in the Research and Development Department, rising through the ranks to hold various managerial and executive positions. Mr. Lada is currently a member of A.P.D. Supervisory Board and a member of the Advisory Board of the UOC University.
Mr. Julio Linares López serves as a director. He is also our General Manager for Coordination, Business Development and Synergies. He joined Telefónica in May 1970 in the research and development center, where he held several positions until he was appointed Head of Telefónicas Technology and Technical Regulations Department. In April 1990, he was appointed General Manager of Telefónica Investigación y Desarrollo (Telefónica I&D). In December 1994, he became Deputy General Manager of Marketing and Development of Telefónica Services in the commercial area and subsequently Assistant Managing Director of Business Marketing. In July 1997, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Telefónica Multimedia and Chairman of Telefónica Cable and Producciones Multitemáticas. From May 1998 to January 2000, he served as General Manager of Strategy and Technology at the Telefónica, S.A.s Corporate Centre, and as a director of Telefónica Sistemas, Telefónica Investigación y Desarrollo and Vía Digital. In January 2000, he was appointed Chairman of Telefónica de España, a position which he held until December 2005 when he was appointed General Manager for Coordination, Business Development and Synergies. Mr. Linares is currently Chairman of Teleinformatica y Comunicaciones, S.A. (TELYCO), Chairman of the Cesky Telecom, a.s. Supervisory Board, director of Telefónica de España, O2 plc. and Sogecable, S.A. Mr. Linares holds a degree in telecommunications engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Mr. Antonio Massanell Lavilla serves as a director. Mr. Massanell is Senior Executive Vice President of Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona and a member of the Boards of Directors of Port Aventura, S.A. and Baqueira Beret, S.A. He is also President of Servihabitat, e-laCaixa, S.A. and Internet Global Congress (IGC). As a representative of Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona, he has worked with the Telefónica Group in the deployment of Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelonas corporate telecommunications network. Mr. Massanel is currently a director of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. Mr. Massanell received his degree in economics from the University of Barcelona.
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Mr. Vitalino Manuel Nafría Aznar serves as a director. In 1983, Mr. Nafría Aznar was a Director of the Banco de Financiación Industrial (Induban) in Bilbao. In 1988 he worked as the regional Director of Aragón, Navarra y Rioja for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya. In 1990, he was appointed Business management Director of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (BBV). In 1994, he held a senior position at the Territorial Direction in País Vasco. In April 1998, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of BBV in Mexico. In July 2000, he was appointed Director of BBVA Bancomer. In December 2001, he was appointed a Directive Committee member of BBVA at the Global Level and since January 2005 he has been the Retail Banks Director in Spain and Portugal for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.
Mr. Enrique Used Aznar serves as a director. Mr. Used is the Chairman of AMPER, S.A. and AmperProgramas and the Deputy Chairman of Medidata (Brazil). Previously, he held the position of Chairman of Telefónica Latinoamérica, S.A., Telefónica Móviles, S.A., Estratel and Telefónica Investigación y Desarrollo, S.A. He has also served as Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica Publicidad e Información and Compañía Telecomunicaciones de Chile. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Telefónica de Argentina, Telecomunicaciones de Sao Paulo, Telefónica del Perú, Telefónica Internacional, S.A., ATT Network System International and Ericsson (Spain). Mr. Used holds a degree in telecommunications engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Mr. Mario Eduardo Vázquez serves as a director. Mr. Vázquez is the President of Telefónica de Argentina, Telefónica Móviles Argentina, S.A., Telinver S.A. and Telefónica Data Argentina S.A. and a director of Telefónica Comunicaciones Personales, S.A., Telefónica Internacional, S.A., Telefónica Holding Argentina S.A., Compañía Internacional de Telecommunicaciones S.A., Terra Networks Argentina S.A. and Radio Services, S.A. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rio Compañía de Seguros, S.A. In addition, he is a director of Banco Río de la Plata, S.A., Ríobank International, Corporación Metropolitana de Finanzas, S.A., Heller Financial Argentina, S.A., Heller-Sud Servicios Financieros, S.A., Motorcare Argentina, S.A., Acsa Loss Control, S.A., Central Puerto, S.A. and Indra SI S.A. Mr. Vázquez holds a degree in economics.
Mr. Antonio Viana-Baptista serves as a director. Mr. Viana-Baptista has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica Móviles S.A. since August 2002. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Telefónica Internacional, S.A., Telefónica Móviles España, S.A., Telefónica de España, S.A., O2 plc, Brasilcel, N.V., Portugal Telecom SGPS, S.A. and member of the Supervisory Board of Cesky Telecom, a.s. He was a principal partner of McKinsey & Co. at the McKinsey offices in Madrid and Lisbon from 1985 to 1991 and served as Executive Advisor of the Banco Português de Investimento (BPI) from 1991 to 1996. From 1996 through July 2002, Mr. Viana-Baptista was President of Telefónica Internacional and Executive President of Telefónica Latinoamérica. Mr. Viana-Baptista holds a bachelors degree from the Catholic University of Lisbon, a graduate degree in European Economics from the Portuguese Catholic University and a masters degree in business administration from INSEAD.
Mr. Ramiro Sánchez de Lerín García-Ovies serves as our General Secretary and Secretary to our Board of Directors. He began his career in Arthur Andersen, first working for its audit department and later for its tax department. In 1982, he became an Abogado del Estado and started working for the Treasury Internal Revenue in Madrid (Delegación de Hacienda de Madrid). Afterwards he was assigned to the State Secretariat for the European Communities and later to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. He has been General Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Elosúa, S.A., Tabacalera, S.A., Altadis, S.A. and Xfera Móviles, S.A. He has also been teaching in ICADE, Instituto de Empresa and Escuela de Hacienda Pública.
Executive Officers/Management Team
At April 12, 2006, our executive management team was composed of our chief executive officer and eight general managers.
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César Alierta Izuel | Chairman of the Board of Directors | 2000 | 60 | |||
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Julio Linares López | General Manager of Coordination, | 2000 | 60 | |||
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Ramiro Sánchez de Lerín | General Secretary and Secretary to the | 2003 | 51 | |||
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Santiago Fernández Valbuena | General Manager of Finances and | 2002 | 46 | |||
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Juan Carlos Ros | General Manager of Legal Services | 2005 | 44 | |||
Luis Abril Pérez | General Manager of Corporate | 2002 | 57 | |||
Communications | ||||||
Calixto Ríos Pérez | General Manager of Internal Audit | 2000 | 60 | |||
Javier Nadal Ariño | General Manager of Institutional | 2005 | 55 | |||
Relations and Chief Executive | ||||||
Officer of the Telefónica | ||||||
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Guillermo Fernández Vidal | Corporate General Manager | 1998 | 60 | |||
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Luis Lada Díaz | Telefónica de España, S.A. | 2000 | 56 | |||
José María Alvárez-Pallete López | Telefónica Internacional, S.A. (Latin | 2002 | 42 | |||
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Antonio Viana-Baptista | Telefónica Móviles, S.A. | 2002 | 48 | |||
Peter Erskine | O2 plc | 2005 | 54 | |||
Biographies of the Executive Officers and Senior Management |
Mr. Santiago Fernandez Valbuena has served as General Manager of Finance and Corporate Development since December 2003. He has served as our Chief Financial Officer since July 2002. He joined Telefónica in 1997 as Chief Executive Officer of Fonditel, Telefónicas Pension Assets Manager. Previously, he was Managing Director of Societé Génerale Equities and Head of Equities & Research at Beta Capital in Madrid. He holds an M.S. and a PhD degree in Economics and Finance from Northeastern University. Mr. Fernandez Valbuena served as President of the Research Commission at the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts. He has held senior teaching positions at Manchester Business School and Instituto de Empresas MBA programs.
Mr. Juan Carlos Ros serves as our General Manager of Legal Services. In May 1998, Mr. Ros was appointed Secretary General of Telefónica Internacional, S.A. He is also a director of Telefónica de Argentina, S.A., Telecomunicaciones de Sao PauloTELESP, S.A., Telefónica Larga Distancia de Puerto Rico Inc. (Puerto Rico), Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, S.A, and Telefonía del Perú ( Perú). He holds a law degree from the Central University of Barcelona.
Mr. Luis Abril Pérez serves as our General Manager of Corporate Communications. Mr. Abril started his professional career as a Microeconomics Professor in the Universidad Comercial de Deusto, where he went on to head the Finance Department. In 1978, he moved to Banco de Vizcaya as Treasury Director and then worked as head of the Presidents Technical Department under Pedro Toledo. During his work with the BBV Group (1988-1991), he acted as General Director for the Asset Management division. During 1994 to 1999, Mr. Abril acted as General Director for Banesto, and he later acted as General Director for Communications for BSCH (1999-2001). Mr. Abril holds a degree in Economics and a degree in Law from the Universidad Comercial de Deusto (1971) and graduate degree in Business Administration from the North European Management Institute, Oslo, Norway (1973).
Mr. Calixto Ríos Pérez serves as our General Manager of Auditing and Management Resources. In 1973, Mr. Ríos joined Banco Exterior de España as the General Manager of Extebank in New York City. Subsequently he was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Extebandes, in Venezuela. Later, Mr. Rios returned to Madrid as the General Manager of Filiales Bancarias Internacionales of Banco Exterior de España. In 1990, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer responsible for overseeing the construction, management and
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marketing of the Olympic Village for the Olympic games and a year later was named Chief Financial Officer of Tabacalera, S.A. After the merger of Tabacalera and Seita, he was appointed Advisor to the Chairmen and Head of Strategy and Planning. After joining Telefónica as Corporate General Manager for Institutional Relations, in July 2002 he was appointed General Manager for Internal Auditing and Communications. He holds a degree in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid.
Mr. Javier Nadal Ariño serves as our General Manager of Institutional Relations and as the Chief Executive Officer of the Telefónica Foundation since December 2004. He joined the Telefónica Group in 1985. From 2003 to 2004, Mr. Nadal served as the Chairman of Telefónica de Peru and from 1995 to 1997, as the Chairman of Telefónica de Argentina. He served for 10 years as General Manager of Communications in the Spanish government while also serving as Telefónica de Españas representative to the Spanish government. From 1989 to 1994, he was the President of Retevisión. He holds an engineering degree from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Mr. Guillermo Fernández Vidal serves as our Corporate General Manager and Assistant to our Chief Executive Officer. He began his career in 1970 as a systems technician at NCRs Computer Testing Center. From 1972 to 1987, he worked for ENTEL, S.A. where he rose to General Manager. In 1987, he joined Telefónica as a Deputy General Manager for large customers. Subsequently, he was appointed Assistant Head of Business Communications, Head of Business Communications and General Manager of Businesses and General Public and Chief Operating Officer of Telefónica Data, S.A. Mr. Fernández Vidal holds an engineering and computer science degree.
Biographies of the Chief Executive Officers of our Principal Business Units
Mr. José María Álvarez-Pallete López serves as Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica Latinoamérica. He began his career at Arthur Young Auditors in 1987. In 1988, he joined Benito & Monjardin/Kidder, Peabody & Co., where he held various positions in the research and corporate finance departments. In 1995, he joined Valenciana de Cementos Portland (Cemex) as head of the Investor Relations and Studies department. In 1996, he was promoted to Controller for the company in Spain, and in 1998 to General Manager of Administration and Financial Affairs for Cemex Groups interests in Indonesia, headquartered in Jakarta. Mr. Álvarez-Pallete holds a graduate degree in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid. He also studied Economics at the Université Libre de Belgique.
B. COMPENSATION
The total amount of payments made to our directors during 2005 was 12,445,138.2 (4,578,161.61 as a fixed allowance, including compensation made to our directors for serving as directors of our subsidiaries; 228,394.18 for expenses of attending our Boards sub-committees meetings; 7,422,040.98 for salaries and variable compensation to our directors with executive functions; 169,541.43 for in-kind compensation to our executive directors, including life insurance premiums; and 47,000.00 for our contributions to directors pension schemes).
The following table shows the individual breakdown of the fixed payments paid to directors (in their capacity as directors) in 2005:
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Chairman | 240,000 | |||
Deputy Chairmen | 200,000 | |||
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Executive directors | 120,000 | (2) | ||
Nominee directors | 120,000 | |||
Independent directors | 120,000 | (3) |
(1) | One of the members of our Board of Directors, who is not resident in Spain, receives an additional annual assignment of 60,101.16, due to the special interest we have in him being part of our Board of Directors due to his experience and dedication in relation to Latin America. |
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(2) | Mr. Antonio Alonso Ureba resigned from his senior management position on September 30, 2005, through which date he had received a fixed payment of 90,000 in 2005. |
(3) | Includes Mr. Horta, who resigned as a director on March 29, 2006. |
The following table shows the individual breakdown of the fixed payments made to our directors (in their capacity as members of our Executive Committee) during 2005:
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Chairman | 80,000 | |||
Deputy Chairman | 80,000 | |||
Directors | 80,000 | (1) |
(1) | Mr. Antonio Alonso Ureba resigned from his senior management position on September 30, 2005, through which date he received a fixed payment of 60,000 during 2005. |
In 2005, each chairman of our Boards committees received a fixed payment of €20,000.00 and each other member of our Boards committees received a fixed payment of €10,000.00. In addition, each member of our Audit and Control Committee, Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee, Human Resources and Corporate Reputation Committee, Regulation Committee, Service Quality and Customer Service Committee and International Affairs Committee received an attendance fee of €1,250.00 per meeting. In addition, the six directors who are members of the Catalonia, Audalusia and Valencia advisory committees received a total of €84,999.77 in 2005.
The compensation of our directors consists of a monthly fixed allowance and of certain per diems for attending Board of Directors sub-committees meetings. Our meeting of shareholders held on April 11, 2003 set the annual maximum gross compensation for any director at 6 million for fixed allowances and for expenses of attending our Boards sub-committee meetings. In addition, directors with executive functions receive additional payments for carrying out their executive functions. Directors do not receive any compensation for expenses for attending our Board of Directors or Executive Committee meetings.
The following table shows the total amount of compensation paid during 2005 to our executive officers, Mr. César Alierta, Mr. Antonio J. Alonso Ureba (who resigned from his senior management position on September 30, 2005), Mr. Luis Lada, Mr. Julio Linares López (nominated as Telefónica, S.A.s director on December 21, 2005) Mr. Mario Eduardo Vázquez and Mr. Antonio Viana-Baptista, each of whom are also members of our Board of Directors.
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Salaries | 3,572,766.84 | |||
Variable Compensation | 3,849,274.14 | |||
Compensation in kind | 169,541.43 | |||
Contribution to pension plans | 47,000.00 | |||
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Total | 7,638,582.41 | |||
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(1) | Compensation paid to Mr. Julio Linares López has been included only since the month in which he was nominated as a director. |
Additionally, the following table shows the compensation paid to our executive officers (excluding those who are also members of our Board of Directors) in 2005:
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Salaries | 4,316,562.75 | |||
Variable Compensation | 3,114,536.84 | |||
Fees and allowances | 82,749.40 | |||
Compensation in kind | 97,550.45 | |||
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Total | 7,611,399.44 | |||
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(1) | Compensation paid to Mr. Julio Linares López has been included only from January 2005 to November 2005. |
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Employment contracts for executive officers belonging to the Executive Committee have an indemnity clause, which provides for an indemnity in the event we decide to terminate the employment agreement. The indemnification to be paid in such event is equal to three years of salary plus an additional one-years salary, depending on the length of service provided to us. The concept of annual salary includes the last fixed remuneration plus the arithmetic average of the sum of the last two variable annual salaries received in accordance with the employment contract.
We provide pension, retirement or similar benefits to our directors with executive functions and to our executive officers. During 2005, we set aside or accrued approximately 47,000 for our directors with executive functions and 103,844.99 for our executive officers. Non-executive directors do not receive any compensation in the form of pension plans or life insurance policies and do not participate in any stock option plan linked to our market share price.
We did not provide any advances or loans to our directors or members of our management team and do not provide our directors or senior management team with any benefits upon termination of their terms of employment.
Incentive Plans
Our TIES Program, which was tied to the market value of our shares, expired on February 15, 2005. At the commencement of the TIES plan, eligible employees were able to subscribe for shares at the discounted price of 5 per share. The number of shares an eligible employee was able to subscribe for in the initial allocation was based on such employees wage level. As part of the initial allocation, we offered 1,197,880 shares, of which 1,123,072 were subscribed. These shares became freely transferable when the TIES plan expired on February 15, 2005. In June 2005, we canceled 34,760,964 of our ordinary shares held as treasury stock which related to the expired TIES Program.
Our subsidiary, Telefónica Móviles, S.A. has also established its own compensation plan tied to the market price of its shares.
As a result of the merger of Telefónica, S.A. and Terra Networks, S.A., Telefónica, S.A. assumed responsibility for Terra Networks S.A.s outstanding share option plans. Consequently, the options to acquire Terra Networks, S.A. shares were automatically converted into options to acquire Telefónica, S.A. shares in accordance with the exchange ratio for the merger. The plan provides, through the exercise of the share options by their holders, for the ownership of a portion of the capital of Telefónica, S.A. by the employees and executives who previously belonged the Terra Networks Group companies. At December 31, 2005, a total of 117,900 call options on Telefónica, S.A. shares had been assigned to such persons. Following the consummation of the merger, the weighted average strike price for such options was 28.28 per share.
EN-SOP
In order to satisfy certain obligations in connection with our acquisition in 2000 of Endemol Entertainment Holdings, N.V., in April 2001 our Board of Directors approved the establishment of a new stock option plan, which we refer to as the EN-SOP program, that is open to all permanent employees of Endemol Entertainment N.V. and its affiliated companies at January 1, 2001 who do not participate in a similar compensation plan. As part of the EN-SOP program, we delivered to each eligible employee who was employed at Endemol Entertainment N.V. on January 1 of 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 a variable number of options to purchase shares of Telefónica, S.A. based on such employees level and salary.
The options expire four years from their respective date of grant and may be exercised in equal amounts beginning in the third and fourth years from such date of grant. We issued options to acquire an aggregate of 8,228,360 shares pursuant to the plan. The total number of options granted each year pursuant to the plan was determined by dividing 27.5 million by the exercise price, which price was equal to the weighted average of the price per ordinary share of Telefónica, S.A. on the automated quotation system of the Spanish stock exchanges during the five trading days prior to the meeting of the Board of Directors which convened the relevant annual shareholders meeting. The options issued pursuant to this plan have exercise prices ranging from 19.28 to 9.03 per share.
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The EN-SOP program is subject to anti-dilution and other provisions customary for stock option plans of this type and to the condition that the participant not terminate his or her employment voluntarily and unilaterally prior to the exercise date.
C. | BOARD PRACTICES |
Please see Directors and Senior Management above. | |
D. | EMPLOYEES |
Employees and Labor Relations
The table below sets forth the number of employees at the dates indicated for the parent company of the Telefónica Group, each of the consolidated companies of the groups which comprise our different lines of business and other consolidated subsidiaries. Temporary employees represented 14.0% of our total employees at December 31, 2005, compared to 13.0% at December 31, 2004, due to an increase in the number of temporary employees of Atento. On average during 2005 we had approximately 29,122 temporary employees compared to 20,755 in 2004.
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Telefónica, S.A | 767 | 622 | 650 | |||
Telefónica de España (1) | 38,464 | 36,425 | 35,053 | |||
Telefónica Móviles | 13,093 | 19,797 | 22,739 | |||
Telefónica Latinoamérica (1) | 25,762 | 25,905 | 28,856 | |||
Telefónica Contenidos | 4,638 | 5,860 | 5,734 | |||
Terra Networks (1) | 2,229 | 1,584 | | |||
Atento | 54,394 | 74,829 | 95,907 | |||
Telefónica Publicidad e Información | 2,787 | 2,876 | 2,942 | |||
Cesky Group | | | 10,051 | |||
Other (1) | 6,154 | 5,656 | 5,709 | |||
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Management believes that labor relations are generally good. On July 23, 2003, Telefónica de España entered into a collective bargaining agreement that provided for increases in wage levels in accordance with anticipated increases in the Indices de Precios de Consumo (IPC), the Spanish consumer price index, and an additional productivity bonus per employee. In accordance with this agreement in 2005 wage levels increased 3.7% and employees received an additional productivity bonus of approximately 387.80 per active employee.
In 2005, we incorporated the Cesky Groups employees into the Group.
On July 13, 2004, Telefónica Data España entered into a collective bargaining agreement. Telefónica Móviles España published its collective bargaining agreement on September 30, 2004, which provided for increases in wage levels in accordance with anticipated increases in the Spanish consumer price index and established an additional productivity bonus for each employee.
Our retired employees are provided with certain pension benefits. While Telefónica de España contributes the required amounts to fund these benefits over time, there remains an unfunded past service liability, which is estimated to be approximately 320.3 million. We have agreed to fund this obligation over a period ending in 2007.
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In order to adapt to the new competitive environment, we have, among other things, implemented voluntary pre-retirement and early retirement plans in recent years.
On July 29, 2003, Telefónica de Españas labor reduction program (Plan Social de Expediente de Regulación de Empleo) was approved by the Spanish Labor Ministry. The program called for voluntary redundancies of up to a maximum 15,000 employees of the company over the subsequent four years. This plan allows Telefónica de España to reduce its workforce while maintaining its competitiveness. The plan is non-discriminatory, voluntary and applies to all of our employees. The aggregate number of employees that have requested to be included in the labor reduction program at December 31, 2005 was 1,877 employees.
In connection with our voluntary retirement programs, we recorded provisions of 706.7 million in 2004 and 577.9 million in 2005, which were charged to results of operations in each respective year. The provision for pre-retirements and early retirements recorded at December 31, 2005 covers all the obligations assumed at that date in connection with our voluntary pre-retirement and early retirement plans.
On June 22, 2004 Terra Networks labor reduction program was approved by the Spanish Labor Ministry. This program allows Terra Networks to reduce its workforce up to 130 employees by voluntary redundancies and redeployment. The Labor Ministry has also approved Terra Networks Latin America program to reduce its workforce by 29 employees through similar mechanisms.
E. SHARE OWNERSHIP
At April 12, 2006, the following members of our Board of Directors beneficially owned an aggregate of 1,615,360 shares, representing approximately 0.032% of our capital stock.
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César Alierta Izuel | 0.021 | % | ||
Isidro Fainé Casas | 0.003 | % | ||
Julio Linares López | 0.000 | % | ||
Maximino Carpio García | 0.000 | % | ||
Carlos Colomer Casellas | 0.000 | % | ||
Vitalino Manuel Nafria Aznar | 0.000 | % | ||
Alfonso Ferrari Herrero | 0.002 | % | ||
José Fernando de Almansa Moreno-Barreda | 0.000 | % | ||
Gonzalo Hinojosa Fernández de Angulo | 0.004 | % | ||
Pablo Isla Alvarez de Tejera | 0.000 | % | ||
Luis Lada Díaz | 0.001 | % | ||
Antonio Massanell Lavilla | 0.000 | % | ||
Enrique Used Aznar | 0.001 | % | ||
Mario Eduardo Vázquez | 0.000 | % | ||
Antonio Viana-Baptista | 0.000 | % | ||
Gregorio Villalabeitia Galarraga | 0.000 | % | ||
David Arculus | 0.000 | % | ||
Peter Erskine | 0.000 | % |
At April 12, 2006, members of our executive management team (excluding members of our Board of Directors listed above) beneficially owned an aggregate of 175,197 shares, representing approximately 0.0035% of our capital stock.
None of our Directors or executive officers beneficially owned shares representing one percent or more of our share capital at April 12, 2006.
None of our Directors and executive officers held options in respect of shares representing one percent or more of our share capital at April 12, 2006.
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ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
General
At April 12, 2006, we had 4,921,130,397 shares outstanding, each having a nominal value of 1 per share. All outstanding shares have the same rights.
At April 12, 2006, according to information publicly available to Telefónica, S.A., beneficial owners of 5% or more of our voting stock were as follows:
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.(1) | 326,349,743 | 6.632 | % | |||
Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona (la Caixa)(2) | 250,466,066 | 5.090 | % | |||
Chase Nominees LTD.(3) | 487,376,897 | 9.904 | % | |||
State Street Bank & Trust Co (4) | 377,436,725 | 7.616 | % |
(1) | According to information provided to us by BBVA. |
(2) | According to information provided to us by la Caixa. |
(3) | Held by Chase Nominees LTD. on behalf of beneficial owners. Based on information obtained from a communication made to the CNMV on September 7, 2005. |
(4) | Held by State Street Bank & Trust Co. on behalf of beneficial owners. Based on information obtained from a communication made to the CNMV on February 2, 2005. |
We do not keep a shareholder registry and our ownership structure cannot be known precisely. Based on the information available to us there is no individual or corporation that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries may exercise any type of control over us. Nevertheless, we have certain shareholders whose holdings are considered material.
Preliminary administrative authorization of certain transactions (Golden Share)
On May 13, 2003, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled (in the case C-463/00, European Communities Commission vs. The Kingdom of Spain) that the preliminary authorization rules (golden share) set forth in Law 5/1995, enacted on March 23, 1995 governing the necessary legal requirements regime for the transfer of the Spanish governments holdings in certain public companies requiring prior governmental approval with respect to a limited number of fundamental corporate and control transactions affecting us, were no longer valid. In order to adapt Law 5/1995 to the ECJs May 13, 2003 ruling, Law 5/1995 was modified by virtue of the twenty-fifth additional provision of Law 62/2003, dated December 31, 2003, governing certain tax, administrative and social matters. This regulation establishes a new post-closing notification model, which, for the purposes of the Telefónica Group, is applicable until February 2007.
The post-closing notification requirements described in Law 5/1995 apply to us, Telefónica Móviles S.A., Telefónica de España, S.A.U. and Telefónica Móviles España, S.A.U. and must be observed in the following transactions:
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However, pursuant to the reasoned opinion sent by the European Commission to the Spanish government on November 25, 2005, the Spanish Cabinet approved a bill to abolish this framework for the disposal of publicly-owned shareholdings in certain companies. If adopted, this bill would accelerate the abolishment of this system, which, in Telefónicas case, was scheduled to occur on February 18, 2007.
Ownership Limitations
The new General Telecommunications Law (GTL), enacted on November 3, 2003, eliminated the existing ownership limitations, which prohibited non-European nationals from owning directly or indirectly more than 25% of our assets or share capital, except under certain circumstances. Article 6 of the new GTL provides for the application of the reciprocity principle under existing international treaties or agreements, signed and ratified by Spain. The Spanish government, upon request, may authorize exceptions to the reciprocity principle contained in the new GTL.
B. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 2005 and through the date of this Annual Report in 2006, none of our Directors and no member of our management team has been involved in any related party transactions with us.
Our Articles of Association grant our Board of Directors the exclusive power to authorize any transactions with major shareholders or our directors and any proposed transaction affecting a company where one of our Board members is an executive or a shareholder. Prior to authorizing any such transaction, our Board will receive an opinion from the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee addressing the fairness of the transaction to our shareholders and us. Any of our Directors that may have an interest in the proposed transaction must abstain from voting on the proposed transaction.
Two of our major shareholders are financial institutions. We have entered into related party transactions with both companies within our ordinary course of business, and always on arms-length terms. During 2005, the executed transactions were generally loans or capital markets transactions provided to us by these financial institutions and agreements for us to provide telecommunications and broadband services to such institutions.
Related Party Transactions with Significant Shareholders
During 2005 and through the date of this Annual Report in 2006, the Board of Directors have authorized the following transactions with significant shareholders.
On June 28, 2005, we entered into a syndicated multicurrency revolving credit facility with a 6 billion credit line with a group of Spanish and international financial institutions. This facility will mature on June 28, 2011 and bears an interest rate equal to Euribor plus a margin dependent on our credit rating. La Caixa and BBVA acted as underwriters, bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers for the facility.
On July 6, 2004, with the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committees approval, we entered into a syndicated multicurrency revolving credit facility with a 3 billion credit line with a group of Spanish and international financial institutions. This facility will mature on July 6, 2009 and bears an interest rate equal to Euribor/LIBOR plus a margin dependent on our credit rating. La Caixa and BBVA acted together with four other banks as underwriters, bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers for the facility.
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For additional information related to transactions with significant shareholders, please refer to note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Agreements with Subsidiaries
On March 29, 2006, each of the Board of Directors of Telefónica and Telefónica Móviles approved a merger plan for the acquisition of Telefónica Móviles by Telefónica. The exchange ratio was set at four ordinary shares of Telefónica for every five shares of Telefónica Móviles. The Board of Directors of Telefónica Móviles also approved the proposal to pay two special cash dividends for a total amount of 0.435 per Telefónica Móviles share, subject to the approval by Telefónica Móviles shareholders at the annual general shareholders meeting. The merger plan is subject to approval by our shareholders and the shareholders of Telefónica Móviles.
On February 23, 2005, the Board of Directors of Telefónica and Terra Networks each agreed to merge their respective companies with the termination through dissolution without liquidation of Terra Networks and the transmission of all of its assets to Telefónica, which through universal succession will acquire the rights and obligations of Terra Networks. The exchange ratio, which was determined on the basis of the assets and liabilities of both companies, was two ordinary shares of Telefónica for every nine ordinary Terra Networks shares. The Board of Directors of Terra Networks also approved the distribution to Terra Networks shareholders of a cash dividend of 0.60 per ordinary Terra Networks share. The merger was approved by the shareholders of both Telefónica and Terra Networks on May 31, 2005 and June 2, 2005, respectively and was effected on July 15, 2005.
Intra-Group Loans
We are the parent company of the Telefónica Group and operate through our subsidiaries and affiliated companies. We coordinate group policies, including financial policy and, in some cases, actual financial management is conducted by us. Most of the transactions we perform with other members of the Telefónica Group relate to financing transactions, including covering their needs for funds and providing interest rate and exchange rate hedges.
During 2005, as recorded in our non-consolidated company accounts, we loaned a total of 23,619 million to companies in the Telefónica Group while companies of the Telefónica Group and their associates loaned us a total of 18,767 million, of which 9,982 million was loaned to us by Telefónica Europe, our financing subsidiary devoted to raising funds in the capital markets, and 7,531 was loaned to us by Telefónica Finanzas, our subsidiary in charge of financial support for Telefónica Group companies.
As to the balances with associated companies, the heading Investments in Associates long term on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005, include an amount of 242.4 in connection with the financing provided to Sogecable, S.A. according to our commitments in connection with the agreements signed in relation to integration of its satellite platforms. Moreover, there is a long-term balance of 78.2 million with Medi Telecom and a long-term balance of 351.0 million with Ipse 2000.
C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Financial Statements
Please see Item 18.
Legal Proceedings
We and members of the Telefónica Group are party to several lawsuits which are currently in progress in the courts of law and the arbitration courts of the different countries in which the Telefónica Group has operations.
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Based on the reports of counsels engaged to act in the lawsuits we are party to, it is reasonable to consider that the adverse outcome of any of these, as yet, unresolved lawsuits will not materially affect the Telefónica Groups economic and financial position or solvency. The following lawsuits are those which we consider most significant because of their subject matter or because of the amounts disputed:
A proceeding contesting the resolutions adopted by our special stockholders meeting held on February 4, 2000 |
The stockholder Javier Sotos García, who owns 300 shares of the Company, filed a complaint contesting the resolutions adopted by the Special Stockholders Meeting on February 4, 2000, based on the purported contravention of the rules regulating the holding of the meeting and on the purported contravention of the rules for waiver of preemptive rights of subscription in connection with capital increases.
The court of first instance handed down a judgment wholly dismissing the complaint filed by the plaintiff stockholder.
An appeal was filed by Mr. Sotos at the Madrid Provincial Appellate Court, which was also dismissed. Mr. Sotos subsequently prepared a final appeal before the high court appealing the judgment of the Madrid Provincial Appellate Court, which was denied by such Court. Afterwards, Mr. Sotos filed an appeal before the High Court that was also rejected. The High Courts decision has effectively terminated these proceedings.
A proceeding contesting certain resolutions adopted by our annual Stockholders Meeting held on June 15, 2001 |
Javier Sotos García also filed a complaint contesting some of the resolutions adopted by our annual Stockholders Meeting held on June 15, 2001.
Such complaint is based, among other allegations, on the purported infringement of the contesting stockholders right to information and on the purported contravention of the legal rules for waiver of preemptive rights of subscription in capital increases.
On January 23, 2004, we were notified that the proceeding had been stayed until such time as either any of the parties apply for its resumption or the statute of limitations expires.
On January 23, 2006, the statute of limitations expired.
Complaint filed by IDT against us, Terra Networks, S.A. and Lycos, Inc. |
International Discount Telecommunications Corporation (IDT) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against us, Terra Networks, S.A., Terra Networks U.S.A., Inc., and Lycos, Inc.
This complaint is based on the alleged breach of the joint venture agreement entered into between IDT and Terra Networks, S.A. in October 1999, on the alleged nonperformance of the obligations under the agreement to terminate the joint venture agreement and on the provision prohibiting fraud in connection with the purchase or sale of securities under the Securities Exchange Act. IDT has also asserted state law claims alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment.
The parties reached a settlement on July 21, 2005 that was approved by the judge hearing the case on August 8, 2005.
Sistemas e Instalaciones de Telecomunicación, S.A.U. (Sintel) |
As a result of the voluntary bankruptcy proceeding being conducted at the Madrid Court of First Instance no. 42, case number 417/2001, which is the continuation of the petition for Chapter 11-type insolvency filed by the director of Sintel on June 8, 2000, two criminal proceedings have commenced which could affect us. Such criminal proceedings are as follows.
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Abbreviated proceeding no. 273/2001, in relation to which, on September 24, 2002, we and Telefónica de España, S.A. appeared before Central Instruction Court no. 1 filing a criminal suit (alleging a crime of bankruptcy) against the directors of Sintel and Mastec Internacional, S.A., as parties suffering damages. Such companies have been entitled to appear as parties to the proceeding.
Preliminary proceeding no. 362/2002, which was commenced on October 23, 2002, by Central Instruction Court no. 1 for a possible extortion offense allegedly committed by the Board of Directors of Telefónica, S.A. Such proceeding has been joined to the aforementioned no. 273/2001. Following such joinder, on April 22, 2004, we were notified of a decision denying the filing of proceedings we requested on June 6, 2003, and ruling the court proceeding must continue. Thus far, no charges have been brought against us.
On June 29, 2004, we were notified of an enlargement of this criminal suit filed by the ex-employees of Sintel, which alleged Telefónica, S.A. has committed a crime of bankruptcy. On July 4, 2004 and August 5, 2004, Telefónica requested its rejection. At present, the judge has not ruled about the enlargement of this criminal suit.
Collective lawsuits filed by stockholders of Terra in the United States, in connection with the tender offer by us for Terra Networks, S.A. |
On May 29, 2003, two class actions were filed with the Supreme Court of New York State by stockholders of Terra Networks, S.A. against us, Terra Networks, S.A. and certain former and current directors of Terra Networks, S.A.
These actions are based on the claim that the price offered by us to the stockholders of Terra Networks, S.A. was not in keeping with the intrinsic value of the shares of that company, and seek to have the tender offer revoked or, in the alternative, to have damages awarded to them.
It should be noted that since the filing of the complaints, the related proceedings have remained inactive.
Lawsuit filed by ADICAE |
On June 21, 2003, a consumer association (ADICAE) filed a criminal lawsuit against Terra Networks, S.A., Telefónica, S.A. and against certain of our directors and directors of Terra Networks, S.A. On April 13, 2004, the Central Instruction Court superseded this lawsuit and directed the complainants to provide a 100,000 deposit (bond) as a prerequisite to file an appeal.
On April 16, 2004, ADICAE objected to the decision that required such deposit. The Central Instruction Court rejected the objection filed by ADICAE but the National Appellate Court admitted this appeal and reduced the deposit to 10,000. Subsequently, ADICAE paid such deposit and filed an appeal challenging the resolution of April 13, 2004. This appeal was rejected by the National Appellate Court. As a result, the proceeding has ended.
Appeal for judicial review no. 6461/03 filed at the National Appellate Court by the World Association of Stockholders of Terra Networks, S.A. (ACCTER) against the administrative decision made by the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) to authorize the tender offer by us for Terra Networks, S.A. shares |
ACCTER filed an appeal for judicial review against the decision of the CNMV to authorize the tender offer made to Terra Networks, S.A. stockholders on June 19, 2003.
We have filed an application, admitted for consideration, to appear in the proceeding as an intervening nonparty to defend the lawfulness of the decision by the CNMV.
On March 8, 2005, ACCTER filed an enlargement of its initial appeal as a consequence of the merger between Telefónica, S.A. and Terra Networks, S.A.
Telefónica, S.A. and the Government Legal Service have filed responses against this enlargement of ACCTERs initial appeal.
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On February 27, 2006, we were notified that the National Appellate Court rejected this appeal and confirmed CNMVs decision.
On March 22, 2006, we were notified that ACCTER has filed an appeal of the National Appellate Courts decision before the High Court.
Class action lawsuit filed by a stockholder of Terra Networks in the U.S. in connection with the merger between Telefónica, S.A. Terra Networks, S.A. |
On February 22, 2005, a class action lawsuit was filed with the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Westchester by an owner of ADSs of Terra Networks, S.A. against Telefónica, S.A., Terra Networks, S.A. and certain former and current directors of Terra Networks, S.A. This action was based, among other things, on the claim that the price offered by us to the stockholders of Terra Networks, S.A. did not reflect the intrinsic value of the shares of Terra Networks. On April 28, 2005, the judge dismissed this lawsuit.
A proceeding contesting certain resolutions adopted by the Annual Stockholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A. on June 2, 2005 |
On June 30, 2005, the World Association of Stockholders of Terra Networks, S.A. (ACCTER) filed a complaint contesting the resolution of merger adopted by Terra Networks, S.A. Annual Stockholders Meeting held on June 2, 2005, based on the purported contravention of Article 60.4 of the Spanish Securities Market Law. Telefónica, S.A. has been duly served. On December 21, 2005, Telefónica, S.A. filed its response.
A proceeding filed by JAZZ TELECOM, S.A.U. (JAZZTEL) against Telefónica de España |
At the end of 2005, Jazztel filed several lawsuits regarding to the Local Loop Offer that was approved by the Telecommunications Market Commission.
In one of these lawsuits, Jazztel is claiming damages in an amount of 337,360,000 allegedly caused by Telefónica de Españas delay in carrying out the agreements signed in relation to the Local Loop Offer. On February, 3, 2006, Telefónica de España filed its response. This lawsuit is being adjudicated by the First Instance Court of Madrid Nº 54.
At the same time, Jazztel Public Limited Company, a holding company, filed another lawsuit against all members of Telefónica, S.A.s and Telefónica de España, S.A.U.s boards of directors based on the alleged breach of the Local Loop Offer by Telefónica de España. In this complaint Jazztel is seeking damages in the amount of 456,530,000. On March 8, 2006, Telefónica de España, S.A.U. filed its response. This lawsuit is being adjudicated by the Commercial Court of Madrid Nº 1.
The other lawsuit filed by Jazztel is based on alleged unfair competition on the part of Telefónica de España, S.A.U. regarding the Local Loop Offer. Telefónica de España has filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. This lawsuit is being prosecuted by Commercial Court of Madrid Nº 4.
Regulatory Sanctions
Spanish Competition Courts resolution dated March 8, 2000 |
On March 8, 2000, the Spanish Competition Court imposed on Telefónica de España a fine amounting to 8,414,169.46 for violating Article 6 of the Spanish Competition Law 16/89 (Ley 16/89 de Defensa de la Competencia) and of Article 82 of the EC Treaty, finding there to have been practices in abuse of dominant position by Telefónica de España in the launching of the advertising campaign Planes Claros.
On September 22, 2003, Telefónica de España filed a contentious-administrative appeal before the Spanish Court Audiencia Nacional against such resolution. This appeal was partially admitted on the grounds that the Spanish Competition Courts resolution was contrary to the law regarding the proportionality of the sanction imposed, and the fine was reduced to 901,518.16.
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Telefónica de España, the State lawyer, and the co-plaintiff, Retevisión, filed a final appeal before the Spanish Supreme Court (Recurso de Casación) against this judgment. Retevisión later withdrew its appeal.
At present, the court has yet to announce the date on which it will issue its ruling.
Telecommunications Market Commissions resolution dated July 23, 2002 |
On July 23, 2002, the Telecommunications Market Commission imposed a fine amounting to 18 million on Telefónica de España for infringement of the Closed User Group regulation, as interpreted by the Telecommunications Market Commission.
On July 31, 2002, Telefónica de España filed a contentious-administrative appeal to the Spanish Court Audiencia Nacional against this sanction.
On July 8, 2004, the Appeals Court notified Telefónica de España that it had dismissed its appeal. On October 18, 2004, Telefónica de España filed a final appeal (Recurso de Casación) against the Courts decision before the Spanish Supreme Court.
Telecommunications Market Commissions resolution dated October 24, 2002 |
On October 24, 2002, the Telecommunications Market Commission imposed a fine amounting to 13.5 million on Telefónica de España for breach of its obligations relating to voice capacity and data interconnection.
On February 10, 2003, Telefónica de España filed a contentious-administrative appeal to the Spanish Court Audiencia Nacional against this sanction. On June 17, 2005, the Appeals Court notified Telefónica de España that it had dismissed its appeal. On October 24, 2005, Telefónica de España filed the correspondent final appeal (Recurso de Casación) against the Courts decision. At present the court has yet to announce the date upon which it will issue its ruling.
Telecommunications Market Commissions resolution dated July 10, 2003 |
On July 10, 2003, the Telecommunications Market Commission imposed a fine amounting to 8 million on Telefónica de España for infringement of the Telecommunications Market Commissions resolution relating to the prices applied by Telefónica de España to Vic Telehome, S.A.
On September 10, 2003, Telefónica de España lodged a contentious-administrative appeal to the Spanish Court Audiencia Nacional against this sanction. A ruling in this matter is expected on April 19, 2006.
Spanish Competition Courts resolution dated April 1, 2004 |
On April 1, 2004, the Spanish Competition Court imposed a fine amounting to 57 million on Telefónica de España for infringement of Article 6 of the Spanish Competition Law 16/89 (Ley 16/89 de Defensa de la Competencia) and of Article 82 of the EC Treaty, finding that we had abused our dominant position by making conditional the provision of certain supplementary services to customers to the inexistence of carrier pre-selection and by launching unfair advertising campaigns that misled customers and denigrated competitors.
On April 16, 2004, Telefónica de España filed a contentious-administrative appeal to the Spanish Court Audiencia Nacional against this sanction.
The Appeals Court has resolved to partially accept the suspension of the decision rendered by the Spanish Competition Court on April 1, 2004. The Appeals Court has specifically resolved to suspend our payment of the fine imposed on us by the Spanish Competition Court until a final judgment is rendered.
At present, the court has yet to announce the date on which it will issue its ruling.
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European Commission Statement of Objections dated February 22, 2006 |
On February 22, 2006, the European Commission (EC) sent Telefónica a Statement of Objections initiating a formal proceeding against us.
In the Statement of Objections, the EC alleges that Telefónica and its subsidiaries, Telefónica de España, S.A.U., Telefónica Data de España, S.A.U. and Terra Networks España, S.A., from at least 2001, are abusing their dominant position in the form of margin squeeze in the Spanish broadband Internet access markets. Telefónica is currently preparing its response to the Statement of Objections.
Proceedings and Convictions |
During the last five years, neither we nor, to the best of our knowledge, any person listed in Item 6 above:
Dividend Information
Between 1998 and 2002, we maintained a share dividend policy. At the Annual General Shareholders Meeting held on April 11, 2003, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend of 0.25 per share, marking the end of our prior dividend policy. The first payment was made on July 3, 2003, consisting of 0.13 per share, and the second payment of 0.12 per share was made on October 15, 2003. In both cases, the dividends were charged against Additional paid-in capital.
At the Annual General Shareholders Meeting held on April 30, 2004, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend of 0.20 per share and a distribution of a share premium of 0.20 per share payable in cash. The first payment of 0.20 per share payable from 2003 net income was made on May 14, 2004, and the second payment of 0.20 per share from additional paid-in capital reserve made on November 12, 2004.
On February 23, 2005, Telefónicas Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of 0.23 per share payable in cash from 2004 net income. The dividend was paid on May 13, 2005.
In addition, at the annual general shareholders meeting held on May 31, 2005, the shareholders approved:
Further, Telefónicas Board of Directors, at its meeting held on February 28, 2006, resolved to distribute an interim dividend of 0.25 per share payable in cash from 2005 net income. The dividend is expected to be paid on May 12, 2006.
The table below sets forth the annual cash dividends per share paid by us from net income for each of the periods listed.
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2004 | 0.23 | |
2003 | 0.20 |
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Fiscal Year ended December 31, | Cash Dividends per Share | |
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2002(1) | — | |
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(1) | Share dividends were paid at a ratio of one new share for every 50 shares outstanding on the applicable dividend record date. |
Distribution of Antena 3 shares to shareholders
In accordance with the resolution of our annual General Shareholders Meeting held on April 11, 2003, in October 2003, we completed an extraordinary distribution in-kind to our shareholders of shares of Antena 3, representing 30% of the share capital of that company.
ITEM 9. THE OFFERING AND LISTING
A. OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS
General
Our ordinary shares, nominal value one euro each, are currently listed on each of the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia stock exchanges under the symbol TEF. They are also listed on various foreign exchanges such as the London, Frankfurt, Paris, Buenos Aires and Tokyo stock exchanges and are quoted through the Automated Quotation System of the Spanish stock exchanges. Our shares are eligible for deposit in the Euroclear system. Our BDSs are listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange. Our ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Lima Stock Exchange.
The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the reported high and low quoted closing prices, as adjusted for all stock splits, for the shares on the Madrid Stock Exchange, which is the principal Spanish market for our shares.
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Year ended December 31, 2001 | 21.10 | 10.11 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2002 | 15.75 | 7.45 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2003 | 11.78 | 7.82 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2004 | 13.96 | 11.20 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005 | 14.56 | 12.32 | ||
Quarter ended March 31, 2004 | 13.44 | 11.98 | ||
Quarter ended June 30, 2004 | 13.06 | 11.33 | ||
Quarter ended September 30, 2004 | 12.25 | 11.20 | ||
Quarter ended December 31, 2004 | 13.96 | 12.59 | ||
Quarter ended March 31, 2005 | 14.56 | 13.44 | ||
Quarter ended June 30, 2005 | 13.99 | 13.02 | ||
Quarter ended September 30, 2005 | 14.06 | 13.22 | ||
Quarter ended December 31, 2005 | 14.11 | 12.32 | ||
Quarter ended March 31, 2006 | 13.47 | 12.22 | ||
Quarter ended June 30, 2006 (through April 7, 2006) | 12.98 | 12.93 | ||
Month ended November 30, 2005 | 13.08 | 12.32 | ||
Month ended December 31, 2005 | 12.76 | 12.46 | ||
Month ended January 31, 2006 | 13.25 | 12.22 | ||
Month ended February 28, 2006 | 13.06 | 12.39 | ||
Month ended March 31, 2006 | 13.47 | 12.95 | ||
Month ended April 30, 2006 (through April 7, 2006) | 12.98 | 12.93 |
Source: Madrid Stock Exchange Information. |
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On April 7, 2006, the closing price of our shares on the Automated Quotation System of the Spanish stock exchanges was 12.93 per share, equal to $15.66 at the Noon Buying Rate for cable transfers in euro as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on that date.
Our ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TEF. Citibank, N.A. is the Depositary issuing ADRs evidencing the ADSs pursuant to the Deposit Agreement dated as of November 13, 1996, as amended as of December 3, 1999 and as of June 23, 2000, among Telefónica, the Depositary and the holders from time to time of ADRs. Each ADS represents the right to receive three shares.
The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the reported high and low quoted closing sales prices, as adjusted for all stock splits, of our ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange:
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Year ended December 31, 2001 | 54.46 | 27.35 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2002 | 39.43 | 21.47 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2003 | 44.38 | 26.08 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2004 | 56.70 | 40.59 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005 | 56.63 | 43.41 | ||
Quarter ended March 31, 2004 | 51.67 | 43.70 | ||
Quarter ended June 30, 2004 | 46.95 | 40.59 | ||
Quarter ended September 30, 2004 | 45.25 | 41.13 | ||
Quarter ended December 31, 2004 | 56.70 | 46.66 | ||
Quarter ended March 31, 2005 | 56.63 | 51.97 | ||
Quarter ended June 30, 2005 | 52.32 | 48.20 | ||
Quarter ended September 30, 2005 | 52.24 | 47.85 | ||
Quarter ended December 31, 2005 | 51.45 | 43.41 | ||
Quarter ended March 31, 2006 | 48.45 | 44.34 | ||
Quarter ended June 30, 2006 (through April 7, 2006) | 47.81 | 46.70 | ||
Month ended November 30, 2005 | 47.37 | 43.41 | ||
Month ended December 31, 2005 | 45.29 | 44.13 | ||
Month ended January 31, 2006 | 48.05 | 44.68 | ||
Month ended February 28, 2006 | 46.81 | 44.34 | ||
Month ended March 31, 2006 | 48.45 | 46.55 | ||
Month ended April 30, 2006 (through April 7, 2006) | 47.81 | 46.70 |
Source: Bloomberg. |
At December 31, 2005, approximately 212,554,533 of our shares were held in the form of ADSs by 1,088 holders of record, including Cede & Co., the nominee of The Depository Trust Company. The number of ADSs outstanding was 92,076,186 at December 31, 2005.
Spanish Securities Market Legislation
The Spanish Securities Act, which became effective in 1989, restructured the organization and supervision of the Spanish securities markets. This legislation and the regulations implementing it:
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Effective in November 1998, Law 24/1988 was amended by Law 37/1998, of November 16, 1998. The amendment introduced the following changes:
On July 8, 2003, in order to increase the transparency of the Spanish financial markets, the Spanish parliament passed the so-called Transparency Act (Ley de Transparencia), also known as the Ley Aldama. The Act regulates the corporate governance structure of listed companies, setting out new reporting obligations and defining the duties of directors and their legal liabilities. The Transparency Act amends the Securities Market Act of 1988 (24/1988) and the Public Companies Act approved by Legislative Royal Decree 1564/1989.
On November 16, 2005, Royal Decree 1310/2005 on admission to trading of securities, public offers and required prospectuses was published. This Royal Decree incorporates Directive 2003/71/CE of the European Parliament and of the European Council dated November 4, 2003 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading, into Spanish law. Previously, this Directive had been partially incorporated into Spanish Law with the Royal Decree 5/2005 of March 11, 2005. Royal Decree 1310/2005 repeals Royal Decree 201/1992, of March 27, 1992, regarding admission to trading of securities and public offers and establishes the regulation of the applicable requirements for the admission of securities to the Spanish stock
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exchanges and the requirements for the preparation, review and distribution of the prospectus to be published when transferable securities are offered to the public.
On November 23, Royal Decree 1333/2005 on insider trading was published. The Royal Decree 1333/2005 develops the Securities market Law 24/1988, July 28, regarding market abuse and completes the incorporation into Spanish Law of the new European Community Regulation regarding this matter.
Securities Trading in Spain
The Spanish securities market for equity securities consists of four stock exchanges located in Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona and Valencia and the Automated Quotation System, or Mercado Continuo. During 2005, the Automated Quotation System accounted for the majority of the total trading volume of equity securities on the Spanish stock exchanges.
Automated Quotation System
The Automated Quotation System links the four Spanish stock exchanges, providing those securities listed on it with a uniform continuous market that eliminates certain of the differences among the local exchanges. The principal features of the system are the computerized matching of buy and sell orders at the time of entry of the order. Each order is executed as soon as a matching order is entered, but can be modified or canceled until executed. The activity of the market can be continuously monitored by investors and brokers. The Automated Quotation System is operated and regulated by Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A., a corporation owned by the companies that manage the stock exchanges. All trades on the Automated Quotation System must be placed through a brokerage firm, an official stock broker or a dealer firm that is a member of a Spanish stock exchange. Beginning January 1, 2000, Spanish banks were able to become members of a Spanish stock exchange and are therefore able to place trades on the Automated Quotation System.
In a pre-opening session held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each trading day, an opening price is established for each security traded on the Automated Quotation System based on a real-time auction in which orders can be entered, modified or cancelled but are not executed. During this pre-opening session, the system continuously displays the price at which orders would be executed if trading were to begin. Market participants only receive information relating to the auction price (if applicable) and trading volume permitted at the current bid and offer price. If an auction price does not exist, the best bid and offer price and associated volumes are shown. The auction terminates with a random period of 30 seconds in which share allocation takes place. Until the allocation process has finished, orders cannot be entered, modified or cancelled. In exceptional circumstances (including the inclusion of new securities on the Automated Quotation System) and after giving notice to the CNMV, Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A. may establish an opening price without regard to the reference price (the previous trading days closing price), alter the price range for permitted orders with respect to the reference price and modify the reference price.
The computerized trading hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the trading session, the trading price of a security is permitted to vary up to a maximum so-called static range of the reference price, provided that the trading price for each trade of such security is not permitted to vary in excess of a maximum so-called dynamic range with respect to the trading price of the immediately preceding trade of the same security. If, during the trading session, there exist matching bid and ask orders over a security within the computerized system which exceed any of the above static and dynamic ranges, trading on the security is automatically suspended and a new auction is held where a new reference price is set, and the static and dynamic ranges will apply over such reference price. The static and dynamic ranges applicable to each particular security are set up and reviewed periodically by Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A.
Between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., trades may occur outside the computerized matching system without prior authorization from Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A. at a price within the range of 5% above the higher of the average price and closing price for the day and 5% below the lower of the average price and closing price for the day if there are no outstanding bids or offers, respectively, on the system matching or bettering the terms of the proposed off-system transaction and, if, among other things, the trade involves more than 300,000 and more than 20% of the average daily trading volume of the stock during the preceding three months. These trades must also relate to individual
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orders from the same person or entity and be reported to the Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A. before 8:00 p.m. At any time trades may take place (with the prior authorization of the Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A.) at any price if:
Information with respect to the computerized trades between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. is made public immediately, and information with respect to trades outside the computerized matching system is reported to Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A. by the end of the trading day and published in the Boletín de Cotización and in the computer system by the beginning of the next trading day.
Clearance and Settlement System
A new financial act (Ley 44/2002 de Medidas de Reforma del Sistema Financiero) was enacted on November 22, 2002, to increase the efficiency of the Spanish financial markets. The new law introduced a new article, 44-bis to the Ley del Mercado de Valores (the Spanish Securities Act) under which Sociedad de Gestión de los Sistemas de Registro, Compensación y Liquidación de Valores S.A.U., or Iberclear, was created.
Iberclear is regulated by the Spanish Securities Act and where appropriate by Royal Decree 505/1987 of April 3, 1987, Royal Decree 166/1992 of February 14, 1992, and by any other related regulation. This company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolsas y Mercados Españoles, Sociedad Holding de Mercados y Sistemas Financieros, S.A. (the Sociedad Holding), has the following functions:
Iberclear will provide the CNMV, the Bank of Spain and the Ministry of Economy with the information that these entities may request regarding the registry, clearance and settlement performed within the systems managed by Iberclear.
Transactions carried out on the Spanish stock exchanges are cleared and settled through Iberclear.
Only members of the system are entitled to use Iberclear, and membership is restricted to authorized broker members of the Spanish stock exchanges, the Bank of Spain (when an agreement, approved by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Finance, is reached with Iberclear) and, with the approval of the CNMV, other brokers not members of the Spanish stock exchanges, banks, savings banks and foreign settlement and clearing systems. The clearance and settlement system and its members are responsible for maintaining records of purchases and sales under the book-entry system. Shares of listed Spanish companies are held in book-entry form. Iberclear, which manages the clearance and settlement system, maintains a registry reflecting the number of shares held by each of its member entities (each, an entidad adherida) as well as the amount of such shares held on behalf of beneficial owners. Each member entity, in turn, maintains a registry of the owners of such shares. Spanish law considers the
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legal owner of the shares to be the member entity appearing in the records of Iberclear as holding the relevant shares in its own name or the investor appearing in the records of the member entity as holding the shares.
The settlement of any transactions must be made three business days following the date on which the transaction was carried out.
Obtaining legal title to shares of a company listed on a Spanish stock exchange requires the participation of a Spanish official stockbroker, broker-dealer or other entity authorized under Spanish law to record the transfer of shares. To evidence title to shares, at the owners request, the relevant member entity must issue a certificate of ownership. In the event the owner is a member entity, Iberclear is in charge of the issuance of the certificate with respect to the shares held in the member entitys name.
Brokerage commissions are not regulated. Brokers fees, to the extent charged, will apply upon transfer of title of shares from the Depositary to a holder of ADRs in exchange for such ADSs, and upon any later sale of such shares by such holder. Transfers of ADSs do not require the participation of an official stockbroker. The Deposit Agreement provides that holders depositing shares with the Depositary in exchange for ADSs or withdrawing shares in exchange for ADSs will pay the fees of the official stockbroker or other person or entity authorized under Spanish law applicable both to such holder and to the Depositary.
B. | PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION |
Not applicable. | |
C. | MARKETS |
Please see Offer and Listing Details. | |
D. | SELLING SHAREHOLDERS |
Not applicable. | |
E. | DILUTION |
Not applicable. | |
F. | EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE |
Not applicable. |
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. | SHARE CAPITAL |
Not applicable. | |
B. | MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION |
The following summary describes certain material considerations concerning our capital stock and briefly describes certain provisions of our bylaws (estatutos) and Spanish law.
Corporate Objects
Section 4 of Part I of our bylaws sets forth our corporate purposes:
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In order to be elected as a director, a person must have held a number of our shares representing a nominal value of no less than €3,000 for at least three years prior to his or her election. These shares may not be transferred so long as such person remains a director. This requirement does not apply to any person who, at the time of his or her appointment, has either a labor or professional relationship with the company or is expressly exempted from such requirement by a vote of at least 85% of the Board of Directors.
Interested TransactionsWhen a director has an interest in a transaction, such transaction must be presented to the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee. The Committee shall deliver an opinion to the Board of Directors about the fairness of the transaction to our shareholders and to us. The interested director may not attend the board meeting at which the related transaction is discussed and voted on.
We do not provide any loans or salary advances to our directors, management or employees.
A director must retire upon reaching the age of 70. Such retirement shall take effect at the first board meeting following the general shareholders meeting that approves the financial statements for the year in which such director turned 70.
Significant Differences in Corporate Governance Practices
Corporate Governance GuidelinesIn Spain, companies with securities listed on a Spanish stock exchange are expected to follow the Olivencia Code of Good Governance and the Aldama Report, which include recommendations for corporate governance guidelines and shareholder disclosure. Additionally, listed companies are now required by law to publish an Annual Report on Corporate Governance and also to publish corporate governance information on their websites. We base our corporate governance procedures on the recommendations of the Olivencia Code and the Aldama Report. As part of our corporate governance procedures, we have adopted regulations for our Board of Directors that govern, among other things, director qualification standards, responsibilities, compensation, access to management information, the Board of Directors purpose and each of our Board Committees purpose and responsibilities. Moreover, we have a Regulation of the General Shareholders Meeting that aims to reinforce its transparency, providing shareholders with a framework guaranteeing and facilitating exercise of their rights. The Annual Report on Corporate Governance published by us provides a detailed explanation of our corporate governance procedures and explains the role and duties of our Board of Directors and Board Committees.
Our Annual Report on Corporate Governance is available at our registered office and on our website at www.telefonica.com. None of the information contained on our website is incorporated in this Annual Report.
Committees
We have had an Audit and Control Committee since 1997. Our Audit and Control Committee is composed of four non-executive directors, two of whom are deemed independent by our Board of Directors. The committees functions and duties are similar to those required by the NYSE.
We have a Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee, which is composed of four non-executive directors. The functions, composition and competencies are regulated by the company and are very similar to those required by the NYSE.
Independence of the Board
As of the date of this Annual Report, we had 18 directors, out of which eight have been deemed independent by our Board of Directors. A significant majority of our current directors (12) are non-executive directors. The NYSE rules include detailed criteria for determining director independence. We, in accordance with our Board of Directors Regulation, assess the independence of our directors by evaluating, among other things, (i) the contractual, employment and commercial relations between directors and us, (ii) other Board of Directors positions held by directors and (iii) the directors familial relationships. The Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee evaluates these criteria and notifies the Board of Directors of its decision. Our Board of Directors, in turn, is responsible for assessing whether a director is deemed independent as reported in our Annual Report on Corporate Governance.
Internal audit function
We have a General Internal Audit Department responsible for internal audit matters and for ensuring the efficiency of the internal audit control process of our different units. This General Internal Audit Department reports directly to the Audit and Control Committee, thus supporting the adequate performance of all its functions.
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 and the company must disclose a method for any interested parties to communicate directly with the non-executive directors. As a group, our non-executive directors do not meet formally without management present. We have procedures in place that allow any employee to anonymously and confidentially report instances of fraud, alterations of financial information or specific risks to the company and its subsidiaries.
Code of ethicsThe NYSE listing standards require U.S. companies to adopt a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. We have adopted, as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and to our senior financial officers. We also have an Internal Code of Conduct for securities markets issues to prevent insider trading misconduct and to control possible conflicts of interest. In addition, the Regulations of the Board of Directors set out in detail our directors main obligations relating to conflicts of interest concerning business opportunities, misappropriation of our assets, confidentiality and non-competition.
Description of Telefónica Capital Stock
Description of Share Capital
At April 12, 2006, our issued share capital consisted of 4,921,130,397 ordinary registered shares with a nominal value of €1.00 each. Our shareholders have delegated to the Board of Directors the authority to issue up to 2,274,667,655 new shares. The Boards authorization to issue new shares expires on June 15, 2006.
Meetings and Voting Rights
We hold our ordinary general shareholders meeting during the first six months of each fiscal year on a date fixed by the Board of Directors. Extraordinary general shareholders meetings may be called, from time to time, at the discretion of our Board of Directors or upon the request of shareholders representing 5% of our paid-in share capital. We publish notices of all ordinary and extraordinary general shareholders meetings in the Official Gazette of the Commercial Registry and in at least one newspaper in Madrid at least one month before the relevant meeting.
Each share of Telefónica entitles the holder to one vote. However, only registered holders of shares representing a nominal value of at least €300, which currently equals at least 300 shares because our shares have a nominal value of €1.00 each, are entitled to attend a general shareholders meeting. Holders of shares representing a nominal value of less than €300, meaning less than 300 shares, may aggregate their shares by proxy and select a representative that is a shareholder to attend a general shareholders meeting or delegate his or her voting rights by proxy to a shareholder who has the right to attend the shareholders meeting. However, under our bylaws, no shareholder may vote a number of shares exceeding 10% of our total outstanding voting capital.
Any share may be voted by proxy. Proxies must be in writing and are valid only for a single meeting.
Only holders of record five days prior to the day on which a general meeting of shareholders is scheduled to be held may attend and vote at the meeting. Under the deposit agreement for the ADSs, our depositary accepts voting instructions from holders of ADSs. The depositary executes such instructions to the extent permitted by law and by the terms governing the shares. The depositary or its nominee, whichever is applicable, will be entitled to vote by proxy the shares represented by the ADSs.
Shareholders representing, in person or by proxy, at least 25% of our subscribed voting capital constitute a quorum for a general meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is not present at the first call, then the meeting can be held on second call. Regardless of the number of shareholders present at the meeting on second call, they are deemed to constitute a quorum.
Shareholders representing, in person or by proxy, at least 50% of our subscribed voting capital constitute a quorum on a first call for shareholders meetings at which shareholders will be voting on any of the following actions:
When a quorum is present on the first call, these special resolutions must be adopted by the affirmative vote of shareholders representing a majority of our present subscribed voting capital.
If a quorum for the meeting is not present after the first call, upon a second call for the meeting, 25% of our subscribed voting capital will constitute a quorum. When shareholders representing less than 50% of the subscribed voting capital are in attendance, these special resolutions must be adopted by a vote of two-thirds of those shareholders present.
A shareholder who owns shares on the record date will not be entitled to vote his/her shares in a general meeting of shareholders if the shareholder, individually or as part of a group, has not complied with the notification requirements relating to the acquisition of additional shares beyond certain threshold amounts.
Shareholders vote on final dividend distributions at the shareholders meeting. Distributable profits are equal to:
The amount of distributable profits is based on Telefónica, S.A.s unconsolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Spanish GAAP, which differ from the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Telefónica Group prepared in accordance with IFRS included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors can make interim dividend payments without a prior shareholder vote on the issue. However, under those circumstances, the dividend is limited to distributable net profits of the current year and is subject to certain legal requirements.
Unclaimed dividends revert to Telefónica five years from their date of payment.
Registration and Transfers
Our shares are in registered book-entry form. Transfers executed through stock exchange systems are implemented pursuant to the stock exchange clearing and settlement procedures carried out by the Spanish clearing institution. Transfers executed outside of stock exchange systems, that is, over the counter, are implemented pursuant to the general legal regime for book-entry transfer, including registration by the Spanish clearing institution.
There are no restrictions with respect to the transfer of our shares.
Liquidation Rights
Under Spanish law, upon our liquidation, the shareholders would be entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis, any assets remaining after the payment of our debts and taxes and liquidation expenses.
C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
Material Contracts
Agreement with BellSouth
On March 5, 2004, Telefónica Móviles entered into a stock purchase agreement with BellSouth to acquire 100% of BellSouths interests in its wireless operations in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama.
The effective transfer of the shares of these companies was conditional, among other things, upon the attainment of the required regulatory authorizations in each country and on the approvals, if any, required, from the minority stockholders of the various operators. BellSouths holdings in the operators located in Ecuador, Guatemala and Panama were transferred on October 14, 2004. BellSouths holdings in the operators located in Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela were transferred on October 28, 2004. BellSouths holdings in the operator in Chile were transferred on January 7, 2005, and its holdings in the Argentinean operator were transferred on January 11, 2005.
Under this agreement, the aforementioned operators were valued at $5,850 million, which represented the total acquisition cost for Telefónica Móviles, including assumed debt and net of gross cash as at such companies.
Agreement with O2
On October 31, 2005, Telefónica, S.A. entered into a Framework Agreement with O2 plc, which was amended on November 18, 2005. The Framework Agreement governed the conduct of Telefónica, S.A.s cash tender offer for O2. See Item 4—Information on the Company—History and Development of the Company—Public Takeover Offers. In addition, under the Framework Agreement, Telefónica, S.A. agreed to certain service contracts and incentive arrangements with certain key managers of O2.
D. EXCHANGE CONTROLSExchange Controls and Other Limitations Affecting Security Holders
Preliminary Administrative Authorization of Certain Transactions (Golden Share)
On May 13, 2003, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled (in the case C-463/00, European Communities Commission vs. The Kingdom of Spain) that the preliminary authorization rules (golden share) set forth in Law 5/1995, requiring prior governmental approval with respect to a limited number of fundamental corporate and control transactions affecting us, were no longer valid. In order to adapt Law 5/1995 to the ECJs May 13, 2003 ruling, Law 5/1995 was modified by virtue of the twenty-fifth additional provision of Law 62/2003, dated December 31, 2003, governing certain tax, administrative and social matters. This regulation establishes a new post-closing notification model, which, for the purposes of the Telefónica Group, is applicable until February 2007.
The post-closing notification requirements described in Law 5/1995 apply to us, Telefónica Móviles S.A., Telefónica de España, S.A.U. and Telefónica Móviles España, S.A.U. and must be observed in the following transactions:
The new General Telecommunications Law (GTL) enacted on November 3, 2003 eliminated existing ownership limitations, which prohibited non-European nationals from owning directly or indirectly more than 25% of our assets or share capital, except under certain circumstances. Article 6 of the new GTL provides for the application of the reciprocity principle under existing international treaties or agreements signed and ratified by Spain. The Spanish government, upon request, may authorize exceptions to the reciprocity principle contained in the new GTL.
Trading by Telefónica in its own Shares or Shares of Companies under its Control
Consistent with applicable Spanish laws and regulations and the authorization of our shareholders, from time to time we or our affiliates engage in transactions involving securities of members of the Telefónica Group. These transactions may include purchases of shares of group members, forward contracts with respect to these shares and other similar transactions.
At December 31, 2005, we held 136,647,061 shares of treasury stock, representing 2.78% of our capital stock. At [March 30, 2006], we held [239,580,268] shares of treasury stock, representing [4.868]% of our capital stock. In 2003 we announced our commitment to dedicate a minimum of €4 billion to the acquisition of our treasury stock over the 2003-2006 period, subject to free cash flow generation and our share price. Consistent with our commitment to shareholder remuneration, in April 2005 we announced our decision to extended our commitment announced in October 2003 through 2007 and increase the amount dedicated to the acquisition of treasury stock to €6 billion.
The Spanish Corporations Law prohibits the purchase by us and our subsidiaries of shares in the secondary market except in the following limited circumstances:
Any acquisition of shares of Telefónica exceeding, or that causes Telefónicas and its subsidiaries holdings to exceed, 1% of Telefónicas share capital must be reported to the CNMV.
At the general meeting of shareholders held in May 2005, our shareholders extended their prior authorization to the Board of Directors to acquire shares of Telefónica for an additional 18 months from the date of such meeting. The authorization also applies to companies under our control. Pursuant to the authorization, the aggregate nominal value of the shares held by us or any of our subsidiaries cannot exceed 5% of our shareholders equity.
Other Restrictions on Acquisitions of SharesA person or group of persons that directly or indirectly exercises beneficial ownership or control of 5% or more of the outstanding shares, or which increases or decreases the number of shares which it owns or controls to an amount which equals or exceeds any multiple of 5% of such outstanding shares, must inform the following entities of such ownership:
A person or group that is a member of our Board of Directors or a member of our Management Committee must report any acquisition or transfer of our capital stock, regardless of the amount of shares acquired or transferred. A person or group of persons that fails to inform any of the above entities after reaching any of the indicated thresholds may incur fines and penalties. Additionally, if a company fails to inform us after reaching ownership or control of 10% of the outstanding shares or increases the shares it controls to equal or exceed any successive multiple of 5%, the rights corresponding to those shares will be suspended until a proper notification to us is made. For reporting requirements concerning acquisitions by us or our affiliates of our shares, see Trading by Telefónica in its own Shares or Shares of Companies under its Control above.
According to Spanish law and our bylaws, dividends may only be paid out of profits or distributable reserves if the value of our net worth is not, and as a result of such distribution would not be, less than our capital stock. Pursuant to Spanish law, we are required to reserve 10% of our fiscal year net income until the amount in our legal reserve reaches 20% of our capital. Our legal reserve is currently at 20%.
Dividends payable by us to non-residents of Spain ordinarily are subject to a Spanish withholding tax. For the tax implications of dividends, see Taxation.
Upon our liquidation, our shareholders would be entitled to receive pro rata any assets remaining after the payment of our debts and taxes and expenses of the liquidation. Any change in the rights of shareholders to receive dividends and payment upon liquidation would require an amendment to our bylaws by resolution adopted by a general meeting of shareholders. If there were more than one class of shares, such amendment would also require the approval of each class of shareholders affected by the amendment.
Preemptive Rights and Increases of Share CapitalPursuant to the Spanish Corporations Law, shareholders and holders of convertible bonds have preemptive rights to subscribe for any new shares and for bonds convertible into shares. Such rights may not be available under special circumstances if waived by a resolution passed at a general meeting of shareholders in accordance with Article 159 of the Spanish Corporations Law, or the Board of Directors, if authorized. Further, such rights, in any event, will not be available in the event of an increase in capital to meet the requirements of a convertible bond issue or a merger in which shares are issued as consideration. Such rights:
Absent an exemption from registration, shares issuable upon exercise of rights must be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in order to be offered to holders of ADRs. If we decided not to register the shares, the rights would not be distributed to holders of ADRs. Pursuant to the Deposit Agreement, however, holders of ADRs are entitled to receive their proportionate share of the proceeds, if any, from sale by the Depositary of any rights accruing to holders of ADRs.
E. TAXATION
The following is a general summary of the material Spanish and U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders (as defined below) of the ownership and disposition of shares or ADSs. This summary is based upon Spanish and U.S tax laws (including the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), final, temporary and proposed Treasury regulations, rulings, judicial decisions and administrative pronouncements), and the Convention Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income, signed February 22, 1990, (the Treaty), all as currently in effect and all of which are subject to change or changes in interpretation, possibly with retroactive effect. In addition, the summary is based in part on the representations of the Depositary and assumes that each obligation provided for in or otherwise contemplated by the Deposit Agreement or any other related agreements will be performed in accordance with its terms.
As used herein, the term U.S. Holder means a beneficial owner of one or more shares or ADSs:
(a) | that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, one of the following: | ||
i. | a citizen or resident of the United States, | ||
ii. | a corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof, or | ||
iii. | an estate or trust the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; | ||
(b) | who is entitled to the benefits of the Treaty under the Limitation on Benefits provisions contained in the Treaty; | ||
(c) | who holds the shares or ADSs as capital assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes; | ||
(d) | who owns, directly, indirectly or by attribution, less than 10% of the share capital or voting stock of Telefónica; and | ||
(e) | whose holding is not effectively connected with a permanent establishment in Spain. |
This summary does not address tax considerations that may apply to holders that are subject to special tax rules, such as U.S. expatriates, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, certain financial institutions, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, dealers and certain traders in securities or foreign currencies, persons holding shares or ADSs as part of a straddle, hedging, conversion or other integrated transaction, persons who acquired their shares or ADSs pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation, partnerships or other entities classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes or persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. Such holders may be subject to U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those set forth below.
If a partnership holds shares or ADSs, the tax treatment of a partner generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. A partner in a partnership that holds shares or ADSs is urged to consult its own tax advisor regarding the specific tax consequences of owning and disposing of the shares or ADSs.
The U.S. Treasury has expressed concerns that parties to whom ADSs are pre-released may be taking actions that are inconsistent with the claiming of foreign tax credits by U.S. Holders of ADSs. Such actions would also be inconsistent with the claiming of the reduced rate of tax applicable to dividends received by certain non-corporate U.S. Holders. Accordingly, the availability of foreign tax credits to U.S. Holders of ADSs and the reduced tax rate for dividends received by certain non-corporate U.S. Holders of ADSs, both as described below, could be affected by actions taken by parties to whom ADSs are pre-released.
For purposes of the Treaty and U.S. federal income tax, U.S. Holders of American Depositary Receipts will generally be treated as owners of the ADSs evidenced thereby and the shares represented by such ADSs.
This discussion assumes that Telefónica is not, and will not become, a passive foreign investment company (PFIC), as discussed below under U.S. Federal Income Tax ConsiderationsPassive Foreign Investment Company Rules.
U.S. Holders of shares or ADSs should consult their own tax advisors concerning the specific Spanish and U.S. federal, state and local tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of shares or ADSs in light of their particular situations as well as any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction. In particular, U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors concerning whether they are eligible for benefits under the Treaty.
Spanish Tax Considerations
Taxation of Dividends
Under Spanish law, dividends paid by a Spanish resident company to a U.S. Holder of shares or ADSs are subject to an income tax withheld at source on the gross amount of dividends, currently at a 15% tax rate.
The holders of ordinary shares and ADSs of Telefónica received two specials distributions in 2005:
(1) On June 20, 2005, prior to the merger Telefónica, S.A. with Terra Networks, S.A., holders of Telefónica shares received a dividend of one Telefónica share for every 25 Telefónica shares already held, treated as a distribution of paid-in surplus (reserva de prima de emisión), and
(2) On November 11, 2005, holders of Telefónica shares and ADSs received a dividend declared by the Board of Directors of Telefónica on November 24, 2004 in the amount of €0.27 per Telefónica ordinary share consisting of a distribution of paid-in surplus (reserva de prima de emisión).
Under Spanish law, these distributions of paid-in surplus (reserva de prima de emisión), are subject to special tax treatment. In general, the amount of these distributions received in cash or in kind (shares) is not taxable under Spanish income tax law but instead reduces the tax acquisition cost of the shares or ADSs on which it was distributed for Spanish tax purposes (i.e., in the event of a subsequent sale or disposition of such shares or ADSs, the amount of gain realized will be higher). In the case of the distribution of Telefónica ordinary shares, the amount by which a holder must reduce the tax acquisition cost of its Telefónica shares or ADSs will be the market value of the shares received. However, if the amount of the distributions received in cash or in shares is higher than the U.S. Holders adjusted tax acquisition cost for the Telefónica shares or ADSs, then the amount by which the distributions exceed the U.S. Holders adjusted tax acquisition cost generally will be subject to tax in Spain at a 15% tax rate and such U.S. Holder will be required to file a Spanish Form 210 within one month of the distribution. No amount will be withheld by Telefónica in respect of Spanish taxes on those distributions of paid-in surplus.
Taxation of Capital GainsSpanish income tax is generally levied at a 35% tax rate on capital gains of non-residents of Spain who are not entitled to the benefit of any applicable treaty for the avoidance of double taxation and who do not operate through a fixed base or a permanent establishment in Spain.
Under the Treaty, capital gains realized by U.S. Holders arising from the disposition of shares or ADSs will not be taxed in Spain, provided that the seller has not maintained a direct or indirect holding of 25% or more in our capital during the 12 months preceding the disposition of the shares or ADSs. U.S. Holders will be required to establish that they are entitled to the exemption from tax under the Treaty by providing to the relevant Spanish tax authorities Spanish Form 210 and a certificate of residence on IRS Form 6166 from the IRS stating that to the best knowledge of the IRS, such U.S. Holder is a U.S. resident within the meaning of the Treaty. Spanish law requires that both of these forms be filed within one month from the date the capital gain is realized. Beginning July 5, 2004, U.S. Holders were required to request the IRS Form 6166 certificate of residence by filing IRS Form 8802 with the IRS. The U.S. Holder must attach to IRS Form 8802 a statement by the U.S. Holder declaring that it was or will be a resident of the United States for the period for which the Treaty benefit is claimed.
Spanish Wealth TaxIndividual U.S. Holders who hold shares or ADSs located in Spain are subject to the Spanish Wealth Tax (Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio) (Spanish Law 19/1991), which imposes tax on property located in Spain on the last day of any year. Shares or ADSs located outside of Spain are not subject to the Spanish Wealth Tax. However, the Spanish tax authorities may argue that all shares of Spanish corporations and all ADSs representing such shares are located in Spain for Spanish tax purposes. If such a view were to prevail, U.S. Holders who held shares or ADSs located in Spain or deemed to be located in Spain on the last day of any year would be subject to the Spanish Wealth Tax for such year at marginal rates varying between 0.2% and 2.5% of the average market value of such shares or ADSs during the last quarter of such year, as published by the Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors with respect to the Spanish Wealth Tax.
Transfers of shares or ADSs on death and by gift to individuals are subject to Spanish inheritance and gift taxes (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones), respectively, if the transferee is a resident of Spain for tax purposes, or if the shares or ADSs are located in Spain at the time of death, regardless of the residence of the heir or beneficiary. The applicable tax rate, after applying all relevant factors, ranges from between 7.65% and 81.6% for individuals. Gifts of shares granted to corporate U.S. Holders are subject to corporate tax which is generally levied at the rate of 35%.
Expenses of Transfer
Transfers of shares or ADSs will be exempt from any transfer tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) or value added tax. Additionally, no stamp tax will be levied on such transfers.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
Taxation of Dividends
Distributions received by a U.S. Holder on shares or ADSs, including the amount of any Spanish taxes withheld, other than certain pro rata distributions of shares to all shareholders (including ADS holders), will constitute foreign source dividend income to the extent paid out of Telefónicas current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes). The amount of the dividend a U.S. Holder will be required to include in income will equal the U.S. dollar value of the euro, calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the payment is received by the Depositary (in the case of ADSs) or by the U.S. Holder (in the case of shares), regardless of whether the payment is converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt. If a U.S. Holder realizes gain or loss on a sale or other disposition of euro, it will be U.S. source ordinary income or loss. Corporate U.S. Holders will not be entitled to claim the dividends-received deduction with respect to dividends paid by Telefónica. Subject to applicable limitations and the discussion above regarding concerns expressed by the U.S. Treasury, dividends received by certain non-corporate U.S. Holders in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2009 will be taxable at a maximum rate of 15%. Non-corporate U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine whether they are subject to any special rules that limit their ability to be taxed at this favorable rate.
Certain pro rata distributions of shares to all shareholders (including ADS holders), such as Telefonica's June 30, 2005 one-for-twenty-five share distribution, are not subject to tax, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares which will be treated as a redemption of the fractional shares. A U.S. Holder's basis in its existing shares or ADSs must be allocated between its existing shares or ADSs and the distributed shares (including fractional shares treated as redeemed and shares sold by the Depositary on an ADS holder's behalf) based upon their respective fair market values on the date of the distribution.
Spanish taxes withheld from dividends on shares or ADSs at a rate not exceeding the rate provided in the Treaty will be creditable against a U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability, subject to applicable restrictions and limitations that may vary depending upon the U.S. Holders circumstances and the discussion above regarding concerns expressed by the U.S. Treasury. Instead of claiming a credit, a U.S. Holder may elect to deduct such Spanish taxes in computing its taxable income, subject to generally applicable limitations. The limitation of foreign taxes eligible for credit is calculated separately with respect to specific classes of income. The rules governing foreign tax credits are complex. Therefore, U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the availability of foreign tax credits in their particular circumstances.
Taxation Upon Sale or Other Disposition of Shares or ADSs
A U.S. Holder will generally recognize U.S. source capital gain or loss on the sale or other disposition of shares or ADSs, including a sale of distributed shares by the depositary on the ADS holders behalf, which will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder has held such shares or ADSs for more than one year. The amount of the U.S. Holders gain or loss will be equal to the difference between such U.S. Holders tax basis in the shares or ADSs sold or otherwise disposed of and the amount realized on the sale or other disposition, as determined in U.S. dollars.
As discussed under Spanish Tax ConsiderationsTaxation of Capital Gains above, gain realized by a U.S. Holder on the sale or other disposition of shares or ADSs may be subject to Spanish tax unless the U.S. Holder provides the relevant Spanish tax authorities with both a certificate of U.S. tax residence on IRS Form 6166 and Spanish Form 210. Spanish law requires that both of these forms be filed within one month from the date on which the capital gain is realized. U.S. Holders are advised to submit IRS Form 8802 and the accompanying declaration to the IRS well in advance of the date on which the IRS Form 6166 that will be issued by the IRS may be required by
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the Spanish tax authorities, as there may be delays in obtaining the necessary forms. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential Spanish tax consequences of a sale or other disposition of shares or ADSs and the procedures available for an exemption from such tax.
Passive Foreign Investment Company RulesTelefónica believes that it was not a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes for its 2005 taxable year. However, since PFIC status depends upon the composition of a companys income and assets and the market value of its assets (including, among others, less than 25% owned equity investments) from time to time, there can be no assurance that Telefónica will not be considered a PFIC for any taxable year. If Telefónica were treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder held a share or ADS, certain adverse tax consequences could apply to the U.S. Holder.
If Telefónica was treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder held a share or ADS, gain recognized by a U.S. Holder on a sale or other disposition of a share or ADS would be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holders holding period for the share or ADS. The amounts allocated to the taxable year of the sale or other disposition and to any year before Telefónica became a PFIC would be taxed as ordinary income. The amount allocated to each other taxable year would be subject to tax at the highest rate in effect for individuals or corporations, as appropriate, and an interest charge would be imposed on the amount allocated to each such taxable year. Further, any distribution in respect of shares or ADSs in excess of 125% of the average of the annual distributions on shares or ADSs received by the U.S. Holder during the preceding three years or the U.S. Holders holding period, whichever is shorter, would be subject to taxation as described above. Certain elections may be available (including a mark-to-market election) to U.S. Holders that may help to mitigate the adverse tax consequences resulting from PFIC status.
In addition, if Telefónica were to be treated as a PFIC in a taxable year in which it pays a dividend or the prior taxable year, the favorable dividend rate discussed above with respect to dividends paid to certain non-corporate U.S. Holders would not apply.
Information Reporting and Backup WithholdingPayments of dividends and sales proceeds that are made within the United States or through certain U.S.-related financial intermediaries generally are subject to information reporting and to backup withholding unless the U.S. Holder is a corporation or other exempt recipient or, in the case of backup withholding, the U.S. Holder provides a correct taxpayer identification number and certifies that no loss of exemption from backup withholding has occurred. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a U.S. Holder will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. Holders U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such U.S. Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.
F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS
Not Applicable.
G. STATEMENTS BY EXPERTS
Not Applicable.
H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY
Where You Can Find More InformationWe file Annual Reports on Form 20-F and furnish periodic reports on Form 6-K to the SEC. You may read and copy any of these reports at the SECs public reference room in Washington, D.C. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. Our SEC filings are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services. Some SEC filings of ours are also available at the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
Our ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TEF. You may inspect any periodic reports and other information filed with or furnished to the SEC by us at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005.
As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act which prescribe the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Spanish securities commission and the Spanish stock exchanges, and we file reports and other information relating to our business, financial condition and other matters with the Spanish securities commission and the Spanish stock exchanges. You may read such reports, statements and other information, including the annual and biannual financial statements, at the public reference facilities maintained in Madrid and Barcelona. Some of our Spanish securities commission filings are also available at the website maintained by the Spanish securities commission at http://www.cnmv.es.
We have appointed Citibank, N.A. to act as depositary for the Telefónica ADSs. Citibank will, as provided in the deposit agreement, arrange for the mailing of summaries in English of such reports and communications to all record holders of the ADSs of Telefónica. Any record holder of Telefónica ADSs may read such reports and communications or summaries thereof at Citibanks office located at 111 Wall Street, New York, New York 10043.
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Telefónica Group is exposed to diverse financial market risks due to (i) our business activities, (ii) the debt incurred to finance our business, (iii) our shareholdings in various companies and (iv) other related financial instruments that we have entered into.
The principal market risks that affect the companies in the Telefónica Group are:
Additionally, the Telefónica Group faces liquidity risk arising from the possible imbalances between our capital needs (due to operating and financial expenses, investment, debt maturities and committed dividends) and our sources of funds (revenue, divestments, financing commitments with financial institutions and capital raising in the capital markets). The cost of these funds may be affected by variations in the credit margins (over reference interest rates) demanded by lending institutions.
Finally, we face political risk and country risk (which is directly related to market and liquidity risks), which arise from political, economic and social instability in the countries in which the Telefónica Group operates, especially in Latin America.
The Telefónica Group actively manages the above-mentioned risks, in an effort to stabilize:
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In the event that these objectives are mutually exclusive, our corporate finance area will evaluate the policy to be followed in each particular situation.
In connection with our risk management policy, the Telefónica Group uses financial derivative instruments, mainly related to exchange rates, interest rates and share prices.
Exchange Rate Risk
The objective of our exchange rate risk management policy is that, in the event of depreciation of foreign currencies relative to the euro, potential losses in the value of the assets related to our business are offset by savings from the reduction in the euro value of our debt denominated in such currencies.
The degree of hedge (defined as the percentage of debt in foreign currency over the value of assets) implemented tends to be larger:
1. | the greater the estimated correlation between the value of the assets and the exchange rate of the foreign currency; | |
2. | the smaller the estimated cost of the hedge (calculated as the difference between the additional costs from the financing in local currency and the expected depreciation of the foreign currency with respect to the euro); and | |
3. | the greater the liquidity of the money and derivative markets. |
In general, the estimated correlation between the value of the asset and the exchange rate of the foreign currency is larger the larger the weight of the cash flows generated in early years as a percentage of the estimated value of the asset.
We aim to protect against future depreciation of Latin American currencies in relation to the euro is by issuing debt denominated in Latin American currencies. At December 31, 2005, debt in Latin American currencies was approximately €5.4 billion. Nevertheless, this amount is not uniformly incurred by currency in proportion to the cash flows generated by our Latin American operations in such currencies. Therefore, the future effectiveness of the Telefónica Groups exchange rate risk protection will depend on which Latin American currencies depreciate relative to the euro. Additionally, we aim to protect against losses in the value of the Telefónica Groups Latin American assets due to variations in exchange rates by issuing debt denominated in U.S. dollars, both at the parent company level (the debt is considered associated with an investment provided that the hedge is considered an effective hedge under applicable accounting rules) and in the countries where there is not a capital market for local currency or where the derivatives market is not sufficiently liquid. At December 31, 2005, the Telefónica Groups debt denominated in U.S. dollars was equivalent to €2.99 billion.
Another essential element of our exchange rate risk management policy is to seek to minimize negative financial results due to exchange rate variations while maintaining currency positions open. These positions arise due to three reasons: (i) the low level of liquidity of certain derivative markets or the difficulty in obtaining financing in local currency, which prevents us from implementing a hedge at a low cost (such as in Argentina); (ii) financing through intercompany loans, whose accounting treatment is different from financing with capital contributions; and (iii) our decisions to take a currency position.
In 2005, the Telefónica Group had net exchange differences of €162.04 million resulting from the management of its exchange rate risk. These gains derived mainly from the Telefónica Groups decision not to hedge completely the U.S. dollar denominated loans provided to its Latin American subsidiaries, which enabled it to profit from an appreciation of the Latin American currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and of the U.S. dollar relative to the euro.
In June 2005, we acquired a 51.1% interest in Cesky Telecom and in September 2005 we acquired an additional 18.3% interest for the equivalent of an aggregate of €3.663 billion. This acquisition was financed with debt and a significant part of such acquisition cost (equivalent to €1.839 billion) was transformed through the use of derivatives into synthetic debt denominated in Czech crowns. As a result, a substantial part of the value of the acquired asset has been left exposed to Czech crown-euro exchange rate variations. This decision reflects the Telefónica Groups positive assessment of the anticipated future development of the Czech economy. From the date of our acquisition of the 51.1% interest in Cesky Telecom through December 31, 2005, the Czech crown appreciated 3.5% relative to the euro.
The Telefónica Groups recent acquisition of the U.K. company, O2, was financed through a multicurrency loan entered into in 2005. The final currency composition of the debt incurred in connection with the acquisition will take into account the Telefónica Groups estimate of the value of O2 attributable to its operations in the Euro zone (Germany and Ireland) and the absence of perfect correlation between the value of the business in the United Kingdom and the exchange rate between the British pound and the euro, which suggested not to finance the total acquisition cost in British pounds.
SENSITIVITY TO INTEREST RATES AND EXCHANGE RATES OF DEBT OBLIGATIONS
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EURO | 10,300 | 577 | 332 | 2,123 | 2,040 | 10,235 | 25,606 | 20,554 | 6,387 | 26,941 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 6,313 | (286 | ) | (426 | ) | 398 | (338 | ) | 2,035 | 7,696 | 9,620 | (1,864 | ) | 7,756 | |||||||
Spread-Ref Euribor | 0.03 | % | (0.05 | )% | 0.61 | % | 1.27 | % | (1.25 | )% | 0.54 | % | 0.26 | % | |||||||
Fixed Rate | 3,979 | 855 | 750 | 325 | 2,154 | 7,000 | 15,063 | 8,075 | 8,094 | 16,169 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 3.03 | % | 5.10 | % | 4.18 | % | 5.73 | % | 7.06 | % | 3.91 | % | 4.25 | % | |||||||
Bounded Rate | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1,400 | 224 | 1,200 | 2,848 | 2,860 | 157 | 3,016 | |||||||||||
Other European Currencies | (6,104 | ) | | 308 | 515 | 567 | | (4,714 | ) | 141 | (4,836 | ) | (4,695 | ) | |||||||
Instruments in C2K | 651 | | 308 | 515 | 567 | | 2,041 | 141 | 1,902 | 2,043 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 717 | | | 0 | 361 | | 1,078 | | 1,077 | 1,077 | |||||||||||
Spread | | | | 0.05 | % | 0.02 | % | | 0.01 | % | |||||||||||
Fixed Rate | (66 | ) | | 308 | 515 | 206 | | 963 | 141 | 825 | 966 | ||||||||||
Interest Rate | 1.90 | % | | 3.39 | % | 3.15 | % | 3.17 | % | | 3.32 | % | |||||||||
Instruments in GBP | (6,755 | ) | | | | | | (6,755 | ) | | (6,738 | ) | (6,738 | ) | |||||||
Floating Rate | (6,755 | ) | | | | | | (6,755 | ) | | (6,738 | ) | (6,738 | ) | |||||||
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AMERICA | 861 | 1,779 | 1,245 | 1,449 | 920 | 2,167 | 8,421 | 9,250 | (126 | ) | 9,124 | ||||||||||
Instruments in USD | (980 | ) | 183 | 515 | 973 | 361 | 1,748 | 2,800 | 8,738 | (5,324 | ) | 3,414 | |||||||||
Floating Rate | (615 | ) | (136 | ) | 288 | 44 | | 223 | (196 | ) | 2,366 | (2,472 | ) | (106 | ) | ||||||
Spread | (0.57 | )% | (0.65 | )% | 0.22 | % | (4.30 | )% | | 0.59 | % | (2.25 | )% | ||||||||
Fixed Rate | (365 | ) | 319 | 215 | 70 | 180 | 1,454 | 1,873 | 5,402 | (3,011 | ) | 2,390 | |||||||||
Interest Rate | 1.02 | % | 8.92 | % | 7.10 | % | 5.02 | % | 9.93 | % | 7.68 | % | 9.23 | % | |||||||
Bounded Rate | | | 12 | 859 | 181 | 71 | 1,123 | 971 | 159 | 1,130 | |||||||||||
Instruments in ARS | 439 | 93 | | | | 0 | 531 | 18 | 505 | 524 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 136 | | | | | | 136 | 2 | 129 | 130 | |||||||||||
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Fixed Rate | 285 | 79 | | | | 0 | 364 | (16 | ) | 377 | 361 | ||||||||||
Interest Rate | 7.88 | % | 8.77 | % | | | | 10.38 | % | 8.08 | % | ||||||||||
Bounded Rate | 18 | 14 | | | | | 32 | 32 | | 32 | |||||||||||
Instruments in BRL | 203 | 1,047 | 213 | 100 | 148 | 25 | 1,903 | 412 | 1,571 | 1,983 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 203 | 1,047 | 213 | 100 | 148 | 25 | 1,736 | 412 | 1,409 | 1,821 | |||||||||||
Spread | (1.43 | )% | (0.30 | )% | (1.69 | )% | (3.62 | )% | | 2.69 | % | (0.72 | )% | ||||||||
Fixed Rate | 167 | | | | | | 167 | 0 | 161 | 162 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 10.38 | % | | | | | | 10.38 | % | ||||||||||||
Instruments in CLP | 442 | 100 | 217 | 80 | | | 839 | (43 | ) | 871 | 827 | ||||||||||
Floating Rate | 300 | | 20 | 18 | | | 338 | | 331 | 331 | |||||||||||
Spread | | | (0.28 | )% | (0.33 | )% | | | (0.03 | )% | |||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 142 | 100 | 197 | 62 | | | 501 | (43 | ) | 539 | 496 | ||||||||||
Interest Rate | 4.28 | % | 4.45 | % | 4.80 | % | 5.07 | % | | | 4.62 | % | |||||||||
Instruments in UFC | 73 | 3 | 150 | 194 | 109 | 75 | 614 | 139 | 456 | 595 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 70 | | | | 106 | | 176 | 111 | 58 | 169 | |||||||||||
Spread | 0.08 | % | | | | 0.45 | % | | 0.30 | % | |||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 3 | 3 | 150 | 194 | 3 | 75 | 428 | 28 | 398 | 426 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 6.49 | % | 6.49 | % | 2.57 | % | 3.51 | % | 6.49 | % | 4.74 | % | 3.45 | % | |||||||
Instruments in PEN | 262 | 215 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 196 | 723 | 353 | 384 | 736 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 43 | 25 | | | | | 68 | | 65 | 65 | |||||||||||
Spread | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 219 | 190 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 196 | 655 | 353 | 319 | 671 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 6.10 | % | 5.80 | % | 7.94 | % | 7.00 | % | 6.07 | % | 7.99 | % | 6.64 | % | |||||||
Instruments in COP | 242 | 58 | 128 | | | 5 | 433 | 44 | 405 | 449 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 97 | | 0 | | | 0 | 97 | 0 | 96 | 96 | |||||||||||
Spread | 0.00 | % | | 6.50 | % | | | 6.50 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 146 | 58 | 128 | | | 5 | 337 | 44 | 308 | 352 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 9.51 | % | 8.79 | % | 8.04 | % | | | 9.50 | % | 8.83 | % | |||||||||
Instruments in MXN | 646 | 80 | 6 | 91 | 279 | 118 | 1,220 | 238 | 992 | 1,231 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 702 | 13 | 3 | 88 | 277 | | 1,083 | 279 | 808 | 1,086 | |||||||||||
Spread | (0.01 | )% | (0.66 | )% | (0.52 | )% | 2.59 | % | 0.60 | % | | 0.35 | % | ||||||||
Fixed Rate | (56 | ) | 67 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 118 | 137 | (41 | ) | 185 | 144 | |||||||||
Interest Rate | 2.61 | % | 7.93 | % | 8.83 | % | 8.83 | % | 8.83 | % | 9.25 | % | 11.27 | % | |||||||
Instruments in GTQ | 5 | | | | | | 5 | (10 | ) | 14 | 5 |
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Fixed Rate | (10 | ) | | | | | | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | | (10 | ) | |||||||
Interest Rate | 2.00 | % | | | | | | 2.00 | % | ||||||||||||
ASIA | 1 | (1 | ) | 0 | 0 | | 1 | 1 | 291 | (289 | ) | 2 | |||||||||
Instruments in JPY | 1 | (1 | ) | 0 | 0 | | 1 | 1 | 291 | (289 | ) | 2 | |||||||||
Floating Rate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 1 | 2 | 148 | (147 | ) | 2 | ||||||||||
Spread | 3.79 | % | 3.79 | % | 3.79 | % | 1.25 | % | | 3.79 | % | 3.79 | % | ||||||||
Fixed Rate | 0 | (1 | ) | | | | 0 | (1 | ) | 143 | (142 | ) | 0 | ||||||||
Interest Rate | (1.64 | )% | 2.16 | % | | | | 2.30 | % | 3.76 | % | ||||||||||
AFRICA | | | | | | 91 | 91 | | 82 | 82 | |||||||||||
Instruments in MAD | | | | | | 91 | 91 | | 82 | 82 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | | | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||
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Fixed Rate | | | | | | 91 | 91 | | 82 | 82 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | | | | | | 4.54 | % | 4.54 | % | ||||||||||||
TOTAL | 5,058 | 2,355 | 1,885 | 4,087 | 3,527 | 12,494 | 29,406 | 30,236 | 1,218 | 31,454 | |||||||||||
Total Floating Rate | 1,227 | 663 | 98 | 648 | 554 | 2,284 | 5,474 | 12,937 | (7,234 | ) | 5,704 | ||||||||||
Total Fixed Rate | 3,805 | 1,670 | 1,767 | 1,180 | 2,568 | 8,938 | 19,928 | 13,437 | 8,135 | 21,572 | |||||||||||
Total Bounded Rate | 26 | 22 | 20 | 2,259 | 405 | 1,271 | 4,003 | 3,862 | 316 | 4,179 | |||||||||||
EXCHANGE RATE OPTIONS | (15 | ) | | | | | | (15 | ) | | (15 | ) | (15 | ) | |||||||
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | | | | | 502 | | | | |||||||||||
NET DEBT | 29,887 |
The table below is an extract of the previous table
that shows the sensitivity to interest rates originated by our position on interest rate
swaps.
SENSITIVITY TO INTEREST RATES AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
DETAIL FOR INTEREST RATE SWAPS
(in millions of euro, except percentages)
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EURO | 0 | (0 | ) | (0 | ) | | | | 0 | 74 | |||||||
Fixed to floating | | | (0 | ) | | | | (0 | ) | (95 | ) | ||||||
Receiving leg | (334 | ) | (241 | ) | (740 | ) | (497 | ) | (196 | ) | (139 | ) | (2,147 | ) | (2,159 | ) | |
Average Interest Rate | 2.51 | % | 5.72 | % | 4.69 | % | 3.06 | % | 3.06 | % | 6.73 | % | 4.07 | % | |||
Paying leg | 334 | 241 | 740 | 497 | 196 | 139 | 2,147 | 2,065 | |||||||||
Average Spread | (0.12 | )% | 0.05 | % | (0.62 | )% | (0.00 | )% | (0.00 | )% | (0.04 | )% | (0.23 | )% | |||
Floating to fixed | | | | | | | | 178 | |||||||||
Receiving leg | (330 | ) | (615 | ) | (1,199 | ) | (326 | ) | | (5,000 | ) | (7,469 | ) | (7,493 | ) | ||
Average Spread | | 0.08 | % | (0.18 | )% | | | | (0.02 | )% | |||||||
Paying leg | 330 | 615 | 1,199 | 326 | | 5,000 | 7,469 | 7,671 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | 1.61 | % | 4.81 | % | 4.22 | % | 3.55 | % | | 3.40 | % | 3.57 | % | ||||
Floating to floating | 0 | (0 | ) | | | | | 0 | (9 | ) | |||||||
Receiving leg | (28 | ) | (57 | ) | | (300 | ) | | (92 | ) | (477 | ) | (448 | ) | |||
Average Spread | | 0.26 | % | | 0.63 | % | | 0.20 | % | 0.47 | % | ||||||
Paying leg | 28 | 57 | | 300 | | 92 | 477 | 438 | |||||||||
Average Spread | 0.15 | % | 0.33 | % | | 0.11 | % | | 0.10 | % | 0.14 | % | |||||
CZK | | | | | | | | 2 | |||||||||
Floating to fixed | | | | | | | | 2 | |||||||||
Receiving leg | | | (101 | ) | (515 | ) | (206 | ) | | (822 | ) | (823 | ) | ||||
Average Spread | | | 0.03 | % | 0.03 | % | 0.01 | % | | 0.02 | % |
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Paying leg | | | 101 | 515 | 206 | | 822 | 825 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | | | 3.17 | % | 3.15 | % | 3.17 | % | | 3.16 | % | ||||||
USD | | | | | | | | (15 | ) | ||||||||
Fixed to floating | | | | | | | | 2 | |||||||||
Receiving leg | | | | | (551 | ) | | (551 | ) | (556 | ) | ||||||
Average Interest Rate | | | | | 4.71 | % | | 4.71 | % | ||||||||
Paying leg | | | | | 551 | | 551 | 554 | |||||||||
Average Spread | | | | | | | | ||||||||||
Floating to fixed | | | | | | | | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Receiving leg | | (127 | ) | (79 | ) | (31 | ) | (413 | ) | (187 | ) | (837 | ) | (799 | ) | ||
Average Spread | | 0.73 | % | 0.02 | % | | | | 0.11 | % | |||||||
Paying leg | | 127 | 79 | 31 | 413 | 187 | 837 | 785 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | | 5.98 | % | 4.94 | % | 4.34 | % | 4.10 | % | 4.34 | % | 4.53 | % | ||||
BRL | | | | | | | | 0 | |||||||||
Floating to fixed | | | | | | | | 0 | |||||||||
Receiving leg | | (21 | ) | | | | | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||||
Average Spread | | 9.43 | % | | | | | 9.43 | % | ||||||||
Paying leg | | 21 | | | | | 21 | 21 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | | | | | | | | ||||||||||
MXN | | | | | | | | 2 | |||||||||
Floating to fixed | | | | | | | | 2 | |||||||||
Receiving leg | (106 | ) | (59 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | | (168 | ) | (169 | ) | ||
Average Spread | (0.63 | )% | (0.83 | )% | (0.54 | )% | (0.54 | )% | (0.54 | )% | | (0.70 | )% | ||||
Paying leg | 106 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 168 | 171 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | 7.73 | % | 7.94 | % | 8.43 | % | 8.43 | % | 8.43 | % | | 7.82 | % |
The tables below describe all interest rates, foreign exchange options and interest rate options to which we were a party at December 31, 2005. Options are identified by notional amount and average strike price, and are classified by both type and maturity.
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Notional bought | 7,512,651 | 7,512,651 | 19,285,889 | 2,259,446,375 | 11,773,238 | 70,639,428 | |||||||
Strike Cap | 5.520 | % | 5.520 | % | 4.745 | % | 3.725 | % | 4.250 | % | 4.250 | % | |
Strike Floor | 5.415 | % | 5.415 | % | 3.941 | % | 2.740 | % | 3.000 | % | 3.000 | % | |
Notional sold | | | | | | 1,500,000,000 | |||||||
Strike Cap | | | | | | 6.823 | % | ||||||
Strike Floor | | | | | | 4.184 | % | ||||||
Caps | |||||||||||||
Notional sold | 7,512,651 | 7,512,651 | 19,285,889 | 2,559,446,375 | 11,773,238 | 70,639,428 | |||||||
Strike | 7.000 | % | 7.000 | % | 6.237 | % | 3.796 | % | 5.750 | % | 5.750 | % | |
Floors | |||||||||||||
Notional bought | | | | 2,247,673,137 | | | |||||||
Strike | | | | 0.010 | % | | | ||||||
Notional sold | | | | | 393,800,158 | 700,000,000 | |||||||
Strike | | | | | 4.431 | % | 2.146 | % |
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Notional bought options | 212,919,154 | | | | | | |||||||
Strike | 2.9645 | | | | | | |||||||
Notional sold options | 312,081,925 | | | | | | |||||||
Strike | 3.1168 | | | | | | |||||||
Put USD / Call ARS | | | | | | ||||||||
Notional bought options | 46,201,302 | | | | | | |||||||
Strike | 2.7200 | | | | | | |||||||
Put USD / Call EUR | | | | | | ||||||||
Notional bought options | 1,380,494,535 | | | | | |
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Strike | 1.2108 | | | | | | |||||||
Notional sold options | 1,122,785,454 | | | | | | |||||||
Strike | 1.2644 | | | | | | |||||||
Call USD / Put MXN | | | | | | ||||||||
Notional bought options | 77,731,627 | | | | | | |||||||
Strike | 11.4550 | | | | | | |||||||
Notional sold options | 77,731,627 | | | | | | |||||||
Strike | 12.4550 | | | | | |
SENSITIVITY TO INTEREST RATES AND EXCHANGE RATES OF DEBT OBLIGATIONS
AT DECEMBER 31, 2004
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EURO | 5,754 | 2,125 | 534 | 775 | 1,286 | 4,960 | 15,434 | 12,152 | 4,432 | 16,584 | |||||||||||
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Floating Rate | (3 | ) | 6 | (286 | ) | (47 | ) | (2 | ) | 137 | (195 | ) | 2,606 | (2,777 | ) | (171 | ) | ||||
Spread-Ref Euribor | (776.70 | )% | 34.24 | % | (0.05 | )% | 5.36 | % | (72.67 | )% | 3.12 | % | (12.95 | )% | | | | ||||
Fixed Rate | 5,309 | 2,111 | 812 | 814 | 788 | 4,599 | 14,433 | 8,808 | 6,736 | 15,544 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 4.58 | % | 3.97 | % | 5.27 | % | 4.16 | % | 4.24 | % | 6.07 | % | 4.96 | % | | | | ||||
Bounded Rate | 448 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 500 | 224 | 1,196 | 738 | 473 | 1,211 | |||||||||||
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AMERICA | 201 | 741 | 741 | 1,055 | 908 | 1,635 | 5,281 | 8,492 | (2,761 | ) | 5,730 | ||||||||||
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Instruments in USD | (1,777 | ) | 24 | 316 | 235 | 629 | 1,600 | 1,027 | 7,707 | (6,232 | ) | 1,474 | |||||||||
Floating Rate | (699 | ) | (155 | ) | 45 | 73 | | (5 | ) | (741 | ) | 2,548 | (3,239 | ) | (690 | ) | |||||
Spread | (0.33 | )% | (0.66 | )% | 3.81 | % | 1.20 | % | | (10.38 | )% | (0.87 | )% | | | | |||||
Fixed Rate | (428 | ) | 179 | 271 | 152 | 61 | 1,387 | 1,622 | 5,158 | (3,155 | ) | 2,004 | |||||||||
Interest Rate | 7.34 | % | 9.77 | % | 9.43 | % | 7.24 | % | 5.02 | % | 7.89 | % | 8.33 | % | | | | ||||
Instruments in ARS | 134 | 59 | 55 | | | | 248 | 89 | 127 | 217 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 66 | 16 | 1 | | | | 82 | 18 | 64 | 82 | |||||||||||
Spread | | 2.40 | % | | | | | 0.47 | % | | | | |||||||||
Fixed Rate | 68 | 43 | 54 | | | | 165 | 71 | 63 | 135 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 8.83 | % | 8.64 | % | 9.27 | % | | | 10.38 | % | 8.92 | % | | | | ||||||
Instruments in BRL | 493 | 308 | 117 | 544 | 49 | 9 | 1,520 | 307 | 1,243 | 1,550 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 15 | 260 | 117 | 544 | 49 | 9 | 994 | 307 | 671 | 977 | |||||||||||
Spread | (7.68 | )% | (0.95 | )% | (2.06 | )% | (0.50 | )% | (5.59 | ) | | (1.16 | )% | | | | |||||
Fixed Rate | 478 | 48 | | | | | 526 | | 573 | 573 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 15.68 | % | | | | | | 14.26 | % | | | | |||||||||
Instruments in CLP | 241 | 11 | 80 | 173 | 63 | | 568 | (137 | ) | 697 | 560 | ||||||||||
Floating Rate | 368 | | | 16 | 14 | | 398 | | 396 | 396 | |||||||||||
Spread | | | | (0.28 | )% | (0.33 | )% | | (0.02 | )% | | | | ||||||||
Fixed Rate | (127 | ) | 11 | 80 | 157 | 49 | | 170 | (137 | ) | 302 | 164 | |||||||||
Interest Rate | 3.42 | % | 3.30 | % | 4.45 | % | 4.80 | % | 5.07 | % | | 5.66 | % | | | | |||||
Instruments in UFC | 391 | 27 | 2 | 83 | 151 | 12 | 666 | 230 | 458 | 689 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 300 | 25 | | 81 | | | 406 | 97 | 306 | 403 | |||||||||||
Spread | 0.03 | % | 0.33 | % | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | | |||||||
Fixed Rate | 91 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 151 | 12 | 260 | 133 | 152 | 285 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 6.74 | % | 6.49 | % | 6.49 | % | 6.49 | % | 3.50 | % | 6.17 | % | 4.83 | % | | | | ||||
Instruments in PEN | 393 | 119 | 75 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 623 | 210 | 415 | 626 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 137 | 2 | | | | | 139 | | 136 | 136 | |||||||||||
Spread | | | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 256 | 117 | 75 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 484 | 210 | 279 | 490 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 5.08 | % | 6.06 | % | 6.33 | % | 7.94 | % | 7.00 | % | 5.00 | % | 5.63 | % | | | | ||||
Instruments in COP | 133 | 101 | 30 | | | | 264 | 38 | 213 | 251 | |||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 129 | 5 | | | | | 134 | 28 | 94 | 122 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 0.35 | % | 4.00 | % | | | | | 0.50 | % | | | | ||||||||
Fixed Rate | 4 | 96 | 30 | | | | 130 | 10 | 119 | 128 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 15.00 | % | 9.65 | % | 10.55 | % | | | | 10.01 | % | ||||||||||
Instruments in MXN | 192 | 92 | 66 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 364 | 46 | 316 | 363 | |||||||||||
Floating Rate | 88 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 109 | | 107 | 107 | |||||||||||
Spread | (0.37 | )% | (0.52 | )% | (0.66 | )% | (0.52 | )% | (0.52 | )% | (0.52 | )% | (0.41 | )% | | | | ||||
Fixed Rate | 104 | 89 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 255 | 46 | 209 | 255 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 8.09 | % | 7.75 | % | 7.93 | % | 8.83 | % | 8.83 | % | 8.83 | % | 7.96 | % | | | | ||||
Instruments in GTQ | 1 | | | | | | 1 | 1 | | 1 | |||||||||||
Fixed Rate | 1 | | | | | | 1 | 1 | | 1 | |||||||||||
Interest Rate | 10.50 | % | | | | | | 10.50 | % | | | | |||||||||
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Floating Rate | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | | 1 | 185 | (184 | ) | 1 |
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Fixed Rate | (2 | ) | | | | | | (2 | ) | 142 | (142 | ) | (0 | ) | |||||||
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Interest Rate | 4.23 | % | | | | | | 4.23 | % | | | | |||||||||
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Total Floating Rate | 401 | 162 | (111 | ) | 670 | 64 | 142 | 1,328 | 5,789 | (4,425 | ) | 1,364 | |||||||||
Total Fixed Rate | 5,785 | 2,696 | 1,379 | 1,142 | 1,062 | 6,011 | 18,075 | 14,444 | 5,166 | 19,611 | |||||||||||
Total Bounded Rate | (202 | ) | 8 | 8 | 18 | 1,068 | 442 | 1,342 | 738 | 634 | 1,372 | ||||||||||
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The table below is an extract of the previous table that shows the sensitivity to interest rates originated by our position on interest rate swaps.
SENSITIVITY TO INTEREST RATES AT DECEMBER 31, 2004
DETAIL FOR INTEREST RATE SWAPS
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Receiving leg | (1,085 | ) | (34 | ) | (241 | ) | (640 | ) | 3 | (135 | ) | (2,132 | ) | (2,360 | ) | ||
Average Interest Rate | 2.23 | % | 5.77 | % | 5.72 | % | 4.94 | % | 6.37 | % | 6.74 | % | 3.77 | % | | ||
Paying leg | 1,085 | 34 | 241 | 640 | (3 | ) | 135 | 2,132 | 2,126 | ||||||||
Average Spread | (0.01 | )% | (0.51 | )% | 0.05 | % | (0.71 | )% | 0.11 | % | (0.04 | )% | (0.21 | )% | | ||
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Receiving leg | (1,905 | ) | (1,130 | ) | (615 | ) | (1,199 | ) | (326 | ) | (1,550 | ) | (6,725 | ) | (6,736 | ) | |
Average Spread | 0.00 | % | | 0.08 | % | (0.18 | )% | | | (0.03 | )% | | |||||
Paying leg | 1,905 | 1,130 | 615 | 1,199 | 326 | 1,550 | 6,725 | 6,867 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | 0.65 | % | 2.94 | % | 4.81 | % | 4.22 | % | 3.55 | % | 3.90 | % | 2.94 | % | | ||
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Average Spread | 0.34 | % | | 0.26 | % | | 0.63 | % | 0.20 | % | 0.42 | % | | ||||
Paying leg | 290 | 28 | 57 | | 300 | 92 | 767 | 773 | |||||||||
Average Spread | 0.29 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.33 | % | | 0.11 | % | 0.10 | % | 0.20 | % | | |||
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Average Interest Rate | 7.31 | % | | | | | 4.71 | % | 6.30 | % | | ||||||
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Average Spread | 0.53 | % | | | | | | 0.33 | % | | |||||||
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Average Spread | 0.01 | % | 0.08 | % | 0.08 | % | 0.08 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | ||||
Paying leg | 132 | 44 | 44 | 49 | 27 | 519 | 815 | 830 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | 2.62 | % | 6.63 | % | 6.63 | % | 5.37 | % | 4.34 | % | 4.17 | % | 4.27 | % | | ||
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Receiving leg | (47 | ) | (88 | ) | (49 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (187 | ) | (186 | ) | |
Average Spread | (0.06 | )% | (0.63 | )% | (0.83 | )% | (0.54 | )% | (0.54 | )% | (0.54 | )% | (0.54 | )% | | ||
Paying leg | 47 | 88 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 187 | 186 | |||||||||
Average Interest Rate | 9.43 | % | 7.73 | % | 7.94 | % | 8.43 | % | 8.43 | % | 8.43 | % | 8.22 | % | | ||
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The tables below describe all interest rates, foreign exchange options and interest rate options to which we were a party at December 31, 2004. Options are identified by notional amount and average strike price and are classified by both type and maturity.
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Notional bought | 3,385,015,018 | | | 60,101,210 | 2,134,160,487 | 1,591,770,061 | ||||||||||
Strike Cap | 2.483 | % | | | 5.520 | % | 3.694 | % | 6.675 | % | ||||||
Strike Floor | 2.259 | % | | | 5.415 | % | 2.740 | % | 4.416 | % | ||||||
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Notional sold | 3,385,015,018 | | | 60,101,210 | 2,434,160,487 | 91,770,061 | ||||||||||
Strike | 2.941 | % | | | 7.000 | % | 4.628 | % | 5.750 | % | ||||||
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Notional sold | 1,400,000,000 | | | | | 1,071,097,628 | ||||||||||
Strike | 2.400 | % | | | | | 2.914 | % | ||||||||
Notional bought | 400,000,000 | | | | | | ||||||||||
Strike | 2.125 | % | | | | | |
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Strike | 3.0726 | % | | | | | | |||||||
Notional sold options | 176,973,309 | | | | | | ||||||||
Strike | 3.5036 | % | | | | | | |||||||
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Notional sold options | 209,102,840 | | | | | | ||||||||
Strike | 2.8914 | % | | | | | | |||||||
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Notional bought options | 181,337,640 | | | | | | ||||||||
Strike | 1.3315 | % | | | | | | |||||||
Notional sold options | 40,378,827 | | | | | | ||||||||
Strike | 1.3354 | % | | | | | | |||||||
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Notional bought options | 1,054,254,460 | | | | | | ||||||||
Strike | 1.3255 | % | | | | | | |||||||
Notional sold options | 671,756,846 | | | | | | ||||||||
Strike | 1.3588 | % | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk
The Telefónica Groups financial expenses are exposed to variations in interest rates. In 2005, the short-term interest rate indices with respect to which the greatest portions of the Telefónica Groups debt were exposed, were principally Euribor, the Brazilian SELIC rate, U.S. dollar Libor and the Chilean UF. At December 31, 2005, 55% of the Telefónica Groups total debt (or 66% of its long-term debt) had its interest rate fixed for a period exceeding one year. Of the remaining 45% of the Telefónica Groups total debt (floating or fixed-rate debt with maturity within one year), 14 percentage points (or 16% of the Telefónica Groups long-term debt) had its rate bounded for a period exceeding one year, whereas at December 31, 2004, 83% of the Telefónica Groups long-term debt had its rate fixed.
New debt incurred in 2005 has also resulted in exposure to the interest rates prevailing at the time of issuance of such debt or at the time such debt was hedged. For example, we entered into interest rate swaps to fix the financial expenses related to our €6 billion syndicated loan. In addition, changes in interest rates affect the actuarial (loss)/gain from pension liabilities that we recognize. The decrease in interest rates in 2005 has resulted in an increase in the value of those liabilities.
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In 2005, the Telefónica Groups net financial expense was €1.634 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from 2004. Excluding the impact of variations in foreign exchange rates, the Telefónica Groups net financial expense would have been €1.796 billion in 2005 compared to €1.462 billion in 2004, or an increase of 22.9% compared to 2004. This increase was mainly due to the fact that the Telefónica Groups total average net debt (€29.533 billion at December 31, 2005, including pension commitments) increased 18.6% at December 31, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004. The remainder of the increase is due to the variation of interest rates in Brazil (an average Selic rate of 19.14% in 2005 compared to 16.38% in 2004) and the increase in debt denominated in Latin American currencies following the acquisition of the former BellSouth mobile operators in October 2004 and January 2005. Net financial expense in 2005 represented 5.5% of the Telefónica Groups average total net debt for the year (6.1% excluding the impact of variations in foreign exchange rates).
Telefónica financed the acquisition of O2 through an £18.5 billion syndicated loan facility, which was reduced to £18 billion pursuant to a modification. Our borrowings under this syndicated loan facility have increased the Telefónica Groups exposure to interest rate fluctuations. In January 2006, Telefónica refinanced the loan in part by issuing approximately €4 billion and £1.25 billion in long-term debt with the aim of extending the average maturity of its debt and with fixed interest rates similar to those used for purposes of Telefónicas estimated valuation of O2 in connection with its acquisition.
Share Price RiskThe Telefónica Group is exposed to equity risks due to movements in the price of our Telefónica shares as a result of our share buy-back program, which was announced in October 2003 and renewed in April 2005 for an estimated amount of €6 billion up to and including 2007. This renewal is subject to the Telefónica Groups cash flow generation and to the evolution of the price of Telefónica shares.
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica, S.A. owned over 136 million of its shares and held options to purchase an additional 56 million shares, which were exercisable during the first quarter of 2006. This strategy seeks to protect against share price increases which make share repurchases more expensive and therefore limit the amount of shares that we can purchase given that the buy-back program is subject to a pre-set maximum amount we can spend. Pursuant to this strategy, the Telefónica Group can sustain a maximum economic loss equal to the premium paid for the option to purchase shares in the event that, upon expiration of the exercise period, the price of Telefónicas shares is below the exercise price. Notwithstanding, in that case, Telefónica could buy its shares in the market for such lower price.
Telefónica also remains susceptible to variations in the price of the shares it owns in companies in which it has made investments, especially to the extent that these companies are not part of the Telefónica Groups core business and may be subject to divestment. For example, in 2005, we sold a 25% stake in Endemol for approximately €281.3 million, resulting in pre-tax gains of €55.6 million.
Liquidity RiskThe Telefónica Group seeks to adjust the maturity profile of its debt to its cash flow generation ability so as to comfortably repay its debt obligations. In practice, this implies the two following criteria:
1. | The average maturity of the Telefónica Groups debt must exceed the time required to repay that debt, assuming that internal projections are fulfilled and that all cash flows generated are assigned to repayment of debt rather than to dividend payments or acquisitions. | |
2. | The Telefónica Group must be able to pay for all of its commitments in the following 12 months, without having to incur additional debt (although supported by the credit lines committed by financial institutions), assuming compliance with the Telefónica Groups budget. |
With respect to the first criterion, at December 31, 2005, the average maturity of the Telefónica Groups net financial debt of €30.066 billion was 5.0 years. For a reconciliation of net financial debt to gross financial debt (the sum of current and non-current interest-bearing liabilities), see Presentation of Financial InformationNon-GAAP Financial InformationNet Financial Debt. Thus, the
Telefónica Group would need to generate more than €30 billion during the five years ended December 31, 2010 in order to be able to repay all debt that has a longer average maturity.
With respect to the second criterion, as at December 31, 2005, the aggregate amount of debt maturing in 2006 (€9.066 billion including derivatives) is less than the Telefónica Groups estimated availability of funds, calculated as the sum of: (i) cash and cash equivalents and temporary financial investments at December 31, 2005 of €3.561 billion (€2.213 billion in cash and cash equivalents and €1.348 billion in temporary financial investments); (ii) the annual cash flow generation estimated for 2006; (iii) available credit lines committed by financial institutions with initial maturities exceeding one year or with the possibility of being extended at Telefónicas option (an aggregate of €3.029 billion at December 31, 2005, including Cesky Telecom and Endemol BV); and (iv) €1.264 billion line of credit with an initial maturity exceeding one year or with the possibility of being extended at Telefónicas option, which was used to finance in part the purchase of shares of O2 and which may be made available by refinancing them with syndicated loan of €18.5 billion dedicated to the acquisition of that company. Our estimated availability of funds in 2006 is expected to permit the payment of the minimum dividend of €0.50 per share (for an aggregate of approximately €2.4 billion) and for the continuation of the share buy-back program. See Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Item 3.D.Risk Factors.
In light of our acquisition of substantially all of the shares of O2 in 2006, assuming the exercise of Telefónicas option described in (iii) and (iv) above, the amount of debt maturing in 2007 would be £2.175 billion (approximately €3.175 billion). This is due to the fact that Telefónica was able to cancel a part of the syndicated loan related to the acquisition given that (i) the acquisition cost was £17.9 billion, (ii) the company received exchange requests of shares of O2 for loan notes and (iii) the company issued long-term bonds in January 2006 in an aggregate principal amount of €4.0 billion and £1.250 billion. As a result, the syndicated loan amounts to £14.175 billion, of which only £2.175 billion cannot be extended beyond October 2007.
If we add to this amount the debt scheduled to mature in 2007 (approximately €2.4 billion), this would result in an aggregate principal amount of €5.5 billion maturing in 2007, which is similar to the aggregate principal amount scheduled to mature in 2006 (minus anticipated available funds). This amount will be affected by the outcome of the refinancing processes that is expect to take place during 2006. This process will have two opposite effects:
The obtaining of new long-term financing is exposed to the risks that generally characterize financial markets, both in terms of volume and costs. The potential variation in costs is not only due to the applicable reference rates (treasury bonds or spot rates), but also to the variation in the credit spread to be paid on them.
If the Telefónica Groups operations generate the cash flows forecasted by the Group, we would expect to be able to satisfy during the latter part of 2006 the second criterion (relating to repayment of commitments in 12 months) with respect to the aggregate principal amount of debt scheduled to mature in 2007. See Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Item 3.D.Risk Factors.
Country Risk
Sovereign risk perception (measured by credit spreads) of the Latin American region ended 2005 below 280 basis points, the lowest level in history, as a result of several macroeconomic milestones. For a discussion of the macroeconomic environment in Latin America in 2005, see Item 5 Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Operating Environment Operating Environment by Country.
In 2005, some governments in the region took advantage of the existing excess liquidity and the demand for emerging market risk, to exchange external for internal debt under favorable conditions (Argentina, Colombia and Peru) or to repurchase negotiable instruments issued in external markets (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Panama and Peru) so as to extend maturities of the long-term debt and thus increase the percentage of external debt denominated in local currency (particularly in the cases of Mexico and Brazil).
These measures have led to the lowest levels of country risk premium in history and to a 4% appreciation of the real effective exchange rate of the region relative to the rest of the worlds currencies and more moderate public debt ratios (approximately 46% of GDP at December 31, 2005). This has strengthened investor confidence and investment rates have returned to levels in 1998, prior to the sharp economic downturn that lasted until 2002.
Even though macroeconomic conditions were generally stable in 2005 certain risks are still present at the microeconomic level. Such risks involve the high degree of regulatory discretion, the amount of bureaucratic procedures applicable to business enterprises and the rigidity of certain markets for factors of production. Similarly, additional reforms are needed with respect to the tax, education and health systems.
Despite the improvements in sovereign risk perception and the positive outlook for the region, we continue to monitor closely any unexpected loss in value of our Latin American assets due to social, economic or political instability. To monitor our country risk we continue to follow two basic guidelines:
1. | To partially match our Latin American assets with liabilities of our Latin American companies that we do not guarantee so that any loss in such assets would be partially offset by a reduction in liabilities; and | |
2. | To repatriate funds generated by our Latin American operations, when it is not expected that these funds would generate profits in the relevant country in the near future. |
In accordance with the first guideline, at December 31, 2005 the Telefónica Groups Latin American companies had net financial debt (calculated as described above) of €2.716 billion that is not guaranteed by the Telefónica Groups Spanish companies, of which €1.583 billion corresponds to Brazil and €760 million corresponds to Argentina. This represents 9% of the Groups net financial debt at that date.
In connection with the acquisition of the former BellSouth mobile operators by the Telefónica Group, Telefónica, S.A. guaranteed certain debt of some of these companies. Part of this debt has been refinanced without guarantees by Telefónica, S.A. For example, in December 2005, the Chilean mobile operator acquired from BellSouth entered into a loan of approximately $180 million (with no guarantee by Telefónica, S.A.) in order to refinance another loan guaranteed by Telefónica, S.A. For this reason, the amount of this loan is included in the external debt of the Telefónica Group that is not guaranteed by Telefónica, S.A. presented above (even though the refinancing did not occur until the beginning of January). Additionally, during 2005 and the beginning of 2006, the mobile operator acquired from BellSouth in Peru has refinanced, with no guarantee from Telefónica, S.A., a loan in an amount of $200 million that was guaranteed by Telefónica, S.A. whose outstanding aggregate principal amount of $163 million was not included in the external debt of the Telefónica Group that is not guaranteed by Telefónica, S.A. at December 31, 2005 presented above.
Also as an exceptional measure, Telefónica, S.A. has guaranteed a program for the issuance of Certificados Bursátiles for an amount up to 12 billion Mexican pesos of its indirect subsidiary Telefónica Finanzas de México, S.A. de C.V. The issued aggregate principal amount under this program at December 31, 2005 amounted to 5 billion Mexican pesos (approximately €383 million). Since January 1, 2006, new issuances have increased the outstanding amount under such program to 11.5 billion Mexican pesos (approximately €912 million), which is not included in the external debt of the Telefónica Group guaranteed by Telefónica, S.A. presented above. Likewise, the amount of external debt of the Telefónica Group guaranteed by Telefónica, S.A. presented above has not been reduced by the cash available for use at December 31, 2005 that has been obtained from such issuances). The exceptional factors that have led Telefónica, S.A. to guarantee such debt are:
With regard to fund repatriation, in 2005 a net amount of €1.490 billion was received from Latin America (€1.684 billion excluding Mexico), the largest part in the form of dividends (€884 million) and the rest in the form of interest and principal from loans granted to Latin American subsidiaries and management fees. On the other hand, the flow of funds to Mexico was due to Telefónica Móviles; need to make tangible investment, which totaled €261 million, and operating investments resulting from a negative OIBDA of €159 million.
The contribution to OIBDA of Telefónica, S.A. from different countries has been impacted by the acquisition of the former BellSouth mobile operators in Chile and Argentina in January 2005 and the acquisition of a majority stake in Cesky Telecom. In terms of contribution, the most important countries were in the Euro zone with a contribution of 61.8%, followed by Brazil (18.5%), Argentina (4.7%), Chile (4.2%), Venezuela (3.9%), Peru (3.8%) and the Czech Republic (3%).
Derivative Policy
At December 31, 2005, our notional amount of outstanding derivatives with external counterparties amounted to €58.134 billion. This amount reflects the fact that derivatives may be applied several times on the same underlying item for an amount equal to such underlying items face value. For example, a debt denominated in foreign currency may be converted to floating rate debt in euro, and then, for each of the interest rate periods an interest rate may be fixed by using a fixed rate agreement. Even if we consider only the underlying items face value, it is necessary to take extreme care in the use of derivatives so as to avoid potential problems as a result of errors or due to lack of full knowledge about the real position and its risks. Our policy with respect to the use of derivatives places emphasis on the following points:
i. | Existence of a clearly identified underlying item on which the derivative is applied. |
Among the acceptable underlying items are financial results, income and cash flows both in local currencies or in currencies other than the local one. These flows can be contractual (such as debt and interest payments and accounts payable in foreign currency) or reasonably certain or foreseeable (capital expenditures program, future debt issuances and commercial paper programs). The consideration as an underlying item in the previously mentioned cases will not depend on whether such item satisfies the criteria required by the accounting rules to be treated as a hedged item as happens, for example, in the case of certain intercompany transactions. In the case of the parent company of the Group, Telefónica, S.A., we can consider as an underlying item the investment held in a subsidiary with a functional currency that is not the euro. | |
The hedges designed with an economic rationale, that is, which have been assigned an underlying item and that under certain circumstances can compensate the variations in value of the underlying item, do not always fulfill the requirements and efficiency tests established by the different accounting rules to be treated as hedges. The decision to maintain hedges once it has been assessed that they do not fulfill the efficiency test or when they do not meet certain criteria will depend on the marginal variability that these hedges can cause on the income statement and therefore the difficulty they pose when following the principle of income statement stability. Notwithstanding this, the results are recorded in the profit and loss account. | |
ii. | Matching the underlying item and one side of the derivative. | |
This matching is especially sought for the foreign currency debt and derivatives hedging payments in foreign currencies of the subsidiaries in the Telefónica Group, as a way of eliminating the risk of variations of interest rates in foreign currency. Nevertheless, even when a perfect hedge of the flows is sought, the scarcity of liquidity of certain markets, especially those associated with Latin American countries, has led historically to poor adjustments between the features of the hedges and the underlying debts. The Telefónica Group intends to reduce these imperfect matches as long as this objective does not involve disproportionate transaction costs. In this sense, if the match is not perfect due to the above-mentioned reasons, we will seek to modify the financial duration of the underlying item in foreign currency so that the interest rate risk in foreign currency is minimized. | ||
In certain cases, the accounting definition of the underlying item to which the derivative is assigned doesnt match the time horizon of an underlying contract. | ||
iii. | Coincidence between the company that contracts the derivative and the company that owns the underlying item. | |
In general, we will look for a situation in which the hedging derivative and the hedged item or the risk we expect to be hedged are in the same company. Nonetheless, on some occasions, the hedges have been implemented by holding companies (for example, Telefónica, S.A, Telefónica Móviles, S.A and Telefónica Internacional, S.A.) of the companies where the underlying item is recorded. This has led to a situation in which the operations did not fulfill the hedging criteria required by the accounting rules and so their result has been recorded in the profit and loss account. The main reasons for the separation between the hedge and the underlying item have been the possibility of differences in the legal validity of local hedges as opposed to international validity (as a consequence of unforeseen legal modifications) and the different credit quality of the counterparties (of the companies in the Telefónica Group involved as well as that of the banking institutions). | ||
iv. | Ability to carry out the valuation of the derivative by using calculation systems available to the Telefónica Group. | |
Telefónica uses several tools for the valuation and risk management of derivatives and debt. These include the Kondor+ system, licensed by Reuters, which is widely used among diverse financial institutions, as well as the specialized financial library, the MBRM financial library. | ||
v. | Sale of options only when there is an underlying exposure. | |
The sale of puts or call options is only permitted when: (i) there exists an underlying exposure (recorded on our balance sheet or associated with a highly probable external cash flow) that offsets the potential loss of exercising the option, or (ii) the option is included in some structure where there exists another derivative that can compensate the loss. Similarly, options may be sold that are part of option structures where the net premium is larger or equal to zero at the time of contracting. | ||
For example, it is feasible to sell short-term options on interest rate swaps that give the counterparty the right to enter a swap that receives a certain fixed rate, lower than the prevailing rate at the time of the sale. In this manner, if interest rates decline, Telefónica would earn the premium and transform part of its debt from floating to fixed at levels below the initial ones. | ||
vi. | Hedge Accounting. | |
Risks with hedges that qualify for hedge accounting (that is, hedges where there exists a symmetry between the underlying item and the hedge operation) are mainly: | ||
The fluctuation of market interest rates (whether the market rate, the credit spread or both), which has an influence in the valuation of the underlying item or in the determination of the cash flows it generates. | ||
The variation of the exchange rate, which modifies the valuation of the underlying item in terms of the companys functional currency and which has an influence in the cash flow determination in terms of the functional currency. |
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As for the underlying item:
Hedges might be of the following types:
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Our risk management guidelines are issued by the corporate finance area of the Telefónica Group and implemented by the financial managers of the companies in the Telefónica Group, ensuring they are in line with the individual interests of the relevant company and those of the Telefónica Group. The corporate finance area of the Telefónica Group may authorize exceptions to this policy for justified reasons, including the low level of liquidity of the markets with respect to clearly limited and reduced risks. Similarly, the incorporation of new companies in the Telefónica Group as a result of acquisitions or mergers requires an adaptation period.
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
None.
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 20-F, have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 16.
A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Antonio Massanell, the chairman of our Audit and Control Committee, meets the requirements of an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC.
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B. CODE OF ETHICS
We have adopted a code of ethics (Normas de Conducta Para Financieros Grupo Telefónica), applicable to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer, controller and persons performing similar functions within the Telefónica Group. A copy of our code of ethics is filed as an Exhibit to this Annual Report.
C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The fees accrued for the fiscal year 2005 from the various member firms of the Ernst & Young international organization, to which Ernst & Young, S.L., our auditors, belong, amounted to 14.84 million. The fees accrued for the fiscal year 2004 from the various member forms of the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu international organization, to which Deloitte, S.L., our auditors during that year, belong, amounted to 13.26 million. These fees include the total amounts of the Spanish and foreign companies in which the Telefónica Group has effective control or joint control with third parties.
For the year ended December 31, |
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Audit Fees | 12.54 | 11.00 | ||
Audit-Related Fees(1) | 0.61 | 1.16 | ||
Tax Fees(2) | 0.31 | 0.23 | ||
All Other Fees(3) | 1.38 | 0.87 | ||
Total Fees | 14.84 | 13.26 | ||
(1) | Audit-Related Fees: The services included under this caption are basically due diligence services related to business combinations, review of information required by the different regulatory authorities and attestation services related to financial reporting that are not required by statute or regulation. |
(2) | Tax Fees: The services included under this caption are, among others, consultancy and tax advising, review of tax returns, studies of transference prices, tax reviews and issuance of tax opinions required by local regulations. |
(3) | All Other Fees: The services included under this caption are assistance in relation to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, improvement and consolidation of Internet portals, process consulting related to project implementation and quality assurance and revision of operating procedures related to security. |
D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES |
Not applicable. |
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E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS |
Period of Fiscal Year |
(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased |
(b) Average Price Paid per Share (euros) |
(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1) (2) |
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January 1 to January 31 | 12,065,043 | 13.44 | 11,440,421 | ||||
February 1 to February 28 | 41,463,332 | 6.00 | 27,718,807 | ||||
March 1 to March 31 | 1,300,000 | 13.50 | 129,787 | ||||
April 1 to April 30 | 18,829,787 | 13.28 | | ||||
May 1 to May 31 | | | | ||||
June 1 to June 30 | 16,963,451 | 13.56 | 16,963,451 | ||||
July 1 to July 31 | 18,229,268 | 13.61 | 18,229,268 | ||||
August 1 to August 31 | 17,225,000 | 13.74 | 17,225,000 | ||||
September 1 to September 30 | 11,829,486 | 13.65 | 11,829,486 | ||||
October 1 to October 31 | 12,723,831 | 13.65 | 12,723,831 | ||||
November 1 to November 30 | 70,850,000 | 12.78 | 65,273,777 | ||||
December 1 to December 31 | 8,559,672 | 12.55 | | ||||
Total | 230,038,870 | 11.92 | 181,533,828 | ||||
(1) | (The number of shares of the treasury stock at the end of year 2005 amounted to 136,647,061 (207,245,179 at the end of year 2004). |
(2) | All purchases listed are related to our announcement in 2003 of our commitment to dedicate a minimum of 4 billion to the acquisition of our treasury stock over the 2003-2006 period, subject to free cash flow generation and our share price. Consistent with our commitment to shareholder remuneration, in April 2005 we announced our decision to execute a renewed and extended 6 billion share buyback program until 2007. |
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PART III
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have responded to Item 18 in lieu of responding to this Item.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Please see pages F-1 through F-146.
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
1.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Association (English translation) | |
4.1 | Merger Plan of Telefónica, S.A. and Telefónica Móviles, S.A dated as of March 29, 2006* | |
4.2 | Framework Agreement between Telefónica, S.A. and O2 plc dated October 31, 2005, together with the amendment thereto dated November 18, 2005 | |
4.3 | Merger Plan of Telefónica, S.A. and Terra Networks, S.A. dated as of February 23, 2005** | |
4.4 | Stock purchase agreement dated as of March 5, 2004 by and among Telefónica Móviles, S.A., each of the entities listed on Schedule 1 thereto, and Bell South Corporation*** | |
4.5 | Strategic Alliance Framework Agreement dated as of February 12, 2003 between Telefónica, S.A. and Terra Networks S.A.**** | |
4.6 | Shareholders Agreement dated as of October 17, 2002 among Telefónica Móviles, S.A., Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A., PT Móveis, SGPS, S.A. and Brasilcel B.V.**** | |
4.7 | Subscription Agreement dated as of October 17, 2002 among Telefónica Móviles, S.A., Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A., PT Móveis, SGPS, S.A. and Brasilcel B.V.**** | |
8.1 | Subsidiaries of Telefónica, S.A. (see note 1 to the consolidated financial statements and Appendix I thereto) | |
11.1 | Code of Conduct for Financial Officers*** | |
12.1 | Certification of César Alierta Izuel, Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica, S.A., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
12.2 | Certification of Santiago Fernández Valbuena, Chief Financial Officer of Telefónica, S.A., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
13.1 | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* | Incorporated by reference to Telefónica, S.A.s filing made pursuant to Rule 425 under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on March 29, 2006. |
** | Included as Annex A-1 to the joint information statement/prospectus contained in the registration statement on Form F-4 of Telefónica, S.A. and Terra Networks, S.A. (registration no. 333-123162). |
*** | Incorporated by reference to Telefónica, S.A.s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. |
**** | Incorporated by reference to Telefónica, S.A.s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. |
| Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 24b-2 promulgated thereunder. Omitted information has been marked with a star (*). |
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SIGNATURES
The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.
TELEFÓNICA, S.A. | |||
By: | /s/ César Alierta Izuel | ||
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Name: | César Alierta Izuel | ||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
TELEFÓNICA, S.A. | |||
By: | /s/ Santiago Fernández Valbuena | ||
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Name: | Santiago Fernández Valbuena | ||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: April 12, 2006
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Telefónica, S.A.
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Independent Auditors Report for the year ended December 31, 2005 | F-2 | |
Independent Auditors Report for the year ended December 31, 2004 | F-3 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 | F-4 | |
Consolidated Income Statements for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 | F-5 | |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements for the two years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 | F-6 | |
Consolidated Statements of Recognized Income and Expense for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 | F-7 | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 | F-8 | |
Appendices to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 | A-1 |
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Telefónica, S.A.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Telefónica, S.A. and companies composing the Telefónica Group as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and recognized income and expense for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the controlling Company's Directors. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements 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 the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the 2005 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Telefónica, S.A. and companies
composing the Telefónica Group as of December 31, 2005 and of the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European
Union, which differ in certain respects from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.
Ernst & Young, S.L.
/s/ José Miguel Andrés Torrecillas
José Miguel Andrés Torrecillas
Madrid, Spain
April 12, 2006
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Telefónica, S.A.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Telefónica, S.A. and of the companies comprising the Telefónica Group (the Company) as of December 31, 2004, the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and recognized income and expense for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the controlling Companys Directors. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatements. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Comparative financial statements related to the year ended December 31, 2003, as required in IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, are not presented. In our opinion, disclosure of such comparative information is required under International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Union.
In our opinion, except for the omission of the comparative financial statements as discussed in the preceding paragraph, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Telefónica, S.A. and of the companies composing Telefónica Group as of December 31, 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Union.
As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS-EU) in preparing their consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2005. For purposes of these consolidated financial statements, the Company has developed accounting policies based on IFRS-EU issued to date that are effective at the Companys reporting date of December 31, 2005. IFRS 1, First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, requires that an entity develops accounting policies based on the standards and related interpretations effective at the reporting date of its first IFRS-EU financial statements. IFRS 1 also requires that those policies be applied as of the date of transition to IFRS-EU and throughout all periods presented in the first IFRS-EU financial statements. Accordingly, the figures for 2004 differ from those previously contained in the approved consolidated financial statements for 2004, which were prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in Spain (Spanish GAAP) in force in that year.
IFRS-EU vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements. In prior years, pursuant to Item 17(c)(iv)(A) of Form 20-F, the Companys reconciliation from Spanish GAAP to U.S. GAAP excluded any adjustments attributable to the effect of differences resulting from the accounting for inflation under Spanish GAAP. With the Companys adoption of IFRS-EU, Item 17(c)(iv)(A) of Form 20-F is no longer applicable.
Therefore, for purposes of the information relating to the nature and effect of differences between IFRS-EU and U.S. GAAP, consolidated shareholders equity and consolidated net income under U.S. GAAP have been restated for the year ended December 31, 2004, in order to remove the effects of inflation that previously were not made.
/s/ Deloitte, S.L.
Madrid, Spain
April 12, 2006
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TELEFÓNICA GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT DECEMBER 31 |
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ASSETS | 2005 | 2004 | ||
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A) NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 59,545.00 | 48,954.47 | ||
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Intangible assets (Note 5) | 7,877.11 | 5,674.13 | ||
Goodwill (Note 6) | 8,910.23 | 5,949.44 | ||
Property, plant and equipment (Note 7) | 27,992.60 | 23,193.37 | ||
Investment property | 34.81 | 28.37 | ||
Investments in associates (Note 9) | 1,664.35 | 1,651.68 | ||
Non-current financial assets (Note 8) | 4,681.23 | 3,500.34 | ||
Deferred tax assets (Note 16) | 8,384.67 | 8,957.14 | ||
B) CURRENT ASSETS | 13,628.77 | 11,124.39 | ||
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Inventories | 919.51 | 655.52 | ||
Trade and other receivables (Note 10) | 7,515.75 | 5,919.75 | ||
Current financial assets (Note 8) | 1,517.76 | 2,556.61 | ||
Current tax receivables (Note 16) | 1,448.26 | 1,069.49 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,213.21 | 914.35 | ||
Non-current assets held for sale | 14.28 | 8.67 | ||
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TOTAL ASSETS (A + B) | 73,173.77 | 60,078.86 | ||
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 2005 | 2004 | ||
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A) EQUITY (Note 11) | 16,158.43 | 12,342.47 | ||
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Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | 12,733.29 | 10,439.76 | ||
Minority interests | 3,425.14 | 1,902.71 | ||
B) NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 35,126.47 | 27,742.58 | ||
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Interest-bearing debt (Note 12) | 25,167.58 | 17,492.23 | ||
Trade and other payables (Note 13) | 1,128.21 | 1,200.08 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 16) | 2,477.44 | 1,642.61 | ||
Provisions (Note 14) | 6,353.24 | 7,407.66 | ||
C) CURRENT LIABILITIES | 21,888.87 | 19,993.81 | ||
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Interest-bearing debt (Note 12) | 9,235.87 | 10,210.40 | ||
Trade and other payables (Note 13) | 9,718.56 | 7,696.05 | ||
Cuurent tax payables (Note 16) | 2,191.62 | 1,824.94 | ||
Provisions | 742.82 | 259.70 | ||
Liabilities linked to noncurrent assets held for sale | - | 2.72 | ||
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TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (A+B+C) | 73,173.77 | 60,078.86 | ||
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The accompanying Notes 1 to 23 and Appendices I to VI are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.
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TELEFÓNICA GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 |
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INCOME STATEMENT | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
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Revenues from operations (Note 17) | 37,882.16 | 30,280.92 | ||||
Other income (Note 19) | 1,418.26 | 1,133.41 | ||||
Supplies | (10,065.05 | ) | (7,637.33 | ) | ||
Personnel expenses (Note 19) | (5,656.34 | ) | (5,095.17 | ) | ||
Other expenses (Note 19) | (8,302.60 | ) | (6,459.80 | ) | ||
Depreciation and amortization | (6,717.68 | ) | (5,666.03 | ) | ||
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II. OPERATING INCOME | 8,558.75 | 6,556.00 | ||||
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Share of profit (loss) of associates (Note 9) | (128.21 | ) | (50.49 | ) | ||
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Net financial expenses | (1,796.37 | ) | (1,462.06 | ) | ||
Net exchange differences | 162.04 | (177.05 | ) | |||
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Net financial income (expense) (Note 15) | (1,634.33 | ) | (1,639.11 | ) | ||
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III. PROFIT BEFORE TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 6,796.21 | 4,866.40 | ||||
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Corporate income tax (Note 16) | (1,969.15 | ) | (1,512.78 | ) | ||
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IV PROFIT FOR THE YEAR FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 4,827.06 | 3,353.62 | ||||
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Profit from discontinued operations after taxes (Note 18) | - | 131.97 | ||||
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V. PROFIT FOR THE YEAR | 4,827.06 | 3,485.59 | ||||
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Minority interests (Note 11) | (381.21 | ) | (309.92 | ) | ||
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Profit for the entire year attributable to equity | 4,445.85 | 3,175.67 | ||||
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Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent (Note | 0.913 | 0.637 | ||||
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TELEFÓNICA GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 |
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Cash received from customers | 44,353.14 | 36,367.10 | ||||
Cash paid to suppliers and employees | (30,531.54 | ) | (24,674.10 | ) | ||
Dividends received | 70.58 | 71.24 | ||||
Net interest and other financial expenses paid | (1,520.00 | ) | (1,307.11 | ) | ||
Taxes paid | (1,233.04 | ) | (326.00 | ) | ||
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Net cash from operating activities | 11,139.14 | 10,131.13 | ||||
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Proceeds on disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 113.20 | 241.27 | ||||
Payments on investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (4,423.22 | ) | (3,488.15 | ) | ||
Proceeds on disposals of companies, net of cash and cash equivalents disposed | 501.59 | 531.98 | ||||
Payments on investments in companies, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired | (6,571.40 | ) | (4,201.57 | ) | ||
Proceeds on financial investments not included under cash equivalents | 147.61 | 31.64 | ||||
Payments made on financial investments not included under cash equivalents | (17.65 | ) | (76.35 | ) | ||
Interest received on short-term investments not included under cash equivalents | 625.18 | 1,139.51 | ||||
Capital grants received | 32.67 | 13.51 | ||||
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Net cash used in investing activities | (9,592.02 | ) | (5,808.16 | ) | ||
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Dividends paid (Note 11) | (2,768.60 | ) | (2,865.81 | ) | ||
Proceeds from issue of stock | (2,054.12 | ) | (1,938.56 | ) | ||
Proceeds on issue of debentures and bonds | 875.15 | 572.99 | ||||
Proceeds on loans, credits and promissory notes | 16,533.96 | 10,135.11 | ||||
Cancellation of debentures and bonds | (3,696.52 | ) | (1,790.57 | ) | ||
Repayments of loans, credits and promissory notes | (9,324.54 | ) | (8,049.77 | ) | ||
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Net cash from financing activities | (434.67 | ) | (3,936.61 | ) | ||
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on collections and payments | 165.73 | 74.18 | ||||
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Effect of changes in consolidation methods and other nonmonetary effects | 9.62 | (36.76 | ) | |||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year | 1,287.80 | 423.78 | ||||
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR | 914.35 | 490.57 | ||||
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 2,202.15 | 914.35 | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year | 1,287.80 | 423.78 | ||||
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR | 914.35 | 490.57 | ||||
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Cash on hand and at banks | 855.02 | 336.42 | ||||
Other cash equivalents | 59.33 | 154.15 | ||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 2,202.15 | 914.35 | ||||
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Cash on hand and at banks | 1,555.17 | 855.02 | ||||
Other cash equivalents | 658.04 | 59.33 | ||||
Bank overdrafts (1) | (11.06 | ) | - |
(1) Included under interest bearing - debt on the consolidated balance sheet.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 23 and Appendices I to VI are an integral part of these consolidated cash flow statements.
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TELEFÓNICA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
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Gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments | (79.78 | ) | 111.08 | |||
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges | (125.60 | ) | (274.89 | ) | ||
Translation differences | 2,577.09 | (316.24 | ) | |||
Share of income (loss) directly recognized in equity of associates | (49.67 | ) | (94.72 | ) | ||
Tax effect of items recognized directly in equity | 71.88 | 90.50 | ||||
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Net income (loss) recognized directly in equity | 2,393.92 | (484.27 | ) | |||
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Profit for the year | 4,827.06 | 3,485.59 | ||||
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Total income and expense recognized in the year (Note 11) | 7,220.98 | 3,001.32 | ||||
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Equity holders of the parent | 6,397.33 | 2,699.37 | ||||
Minority interests | 823.65 | 301.95 | ||||
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The accompanying Notes 1 to 23 and Appendices I to VI are an integral part of these consolidated statements of recognized income and expense.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONSOLIDATED |
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 |
(1) INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Telefónica Group organizational structure
Telefónica, S.A. and its subsidiaries and investees make up an integrated group of companies (the Telefónica Group, the Group or "the Company) operating mainly in the telecommunications, media and entertainment industries.
The parent company of this Group is Telefónica, S.A. (Telefónica), incorporated on April 19, 1924. Its registered office is at calle Gran Vía 28, Madrid (Spain).
Appendix I lists the subsidiaries, associates and investees in which the Telefónica Group has direct or indirect holdings, their lines of business, their registered offices, their net worth and results at year-end, their gross book value, their contribution to the reserves of the Consolidated Group and the consolidation method used.
Corporate structure of the Group
Telefónicas basic corporate purpose, per Article 4 of its bylaws, is the provision of all manner of public and private telecommunications services, and all manner of ancillary or complementary telecommunications services or related services. All the business activities that constitute this stated corporate purpose may be performed either in Spain or abroad and may be carried out either wholly or partially by the Company, either through shareholdings or equity interests in other companies or legal entities with an identical or a similar corporate purpose.
The main groups of subsidiaries through which Telefónica carries out its corporate purpose and manages its business areas or basic lines of business are as follows:
| Telefónica de España Group: the wireline telephony business and the related supplementary services provided in Spain. |
| Telefónica Móviles Group: the national and international wireless telephony business, except in the Czech Republic. |
| Telefónica Internacional Group: investment and management of investments in the wireline telephony industry in Latin America. |
| Telefónica Publicidad e Información, S.A. - TPI (the directories business), Atento, N.V. (call center services), Telefónica de Contenidos, S.A. (media, entertainment and content) and Cesky Telecom (the fixed line and wireless telephony business in the Czech Republic). |
The business activities carried out by most of the Telefónica Group companies are regulated by broad ranging legislation, pursuant to which permits, concessions or licenses must be obtained in certain circumstances to provide the various services.
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In addition, certain wireline and wireless telephony services are provided under regulated rate and price systems.
A more detailed breakdown of the activities carried out by the Group is provided in Note 17.
(2) BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared from the accounting records of Telefónica, S.A. and of each of the companies composing the Telefónica Group, which were drawn up in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles prevailing in the various countries in which the companies composing the Consolidated Group are located, and presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to give a true and fair view of the net worth, financial position, results of operations and cash flow obtained and used in 2005. The figures in these consolidated financial statements are expressed in millions of euros unless indicated otherwise. The euro is the Groups operating currency.
The annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004, approved at Telefónica, S.A.s Ordinary Shareholders Meeting on May 31, 2005, were prepared in accordance with Spains generally accepted accounting principles (the Spanish General Chart of Accounts or Spanish GAAP). Pursuant to European Parliament regulation 1606/2002 of July 19, 2002, Telefónica is obliged to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) endorsed by the European Union for preparing and presenting its consolidated financial information as from January 1, 2005. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 have been prepared under IFRS, and the 2004 consolidated financial information included for comparative purposes was restated in accordance with IFRS.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 were prepared by the Companys Board of Directors at its meeting on February 28, 2006 for approval at the General Shareholders Meeting. The Board expects the financial statements to be approved without any modification.
Note 4 contains a detailed description of the most significant accounting policies used to prepare the financial statements for 2004 and 2005 (2004 information for comparative purposes only).
First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards
The transition of the Telefónica Group's consolidated financial statements to IFRS has been carried out by applying IFRS 1: First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, taking January 1, 2004 as the beginning of the first comparative period presented under the new accounting standards. This date is considered the IFRS transition date.
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As a general rule, the accounting policies in force on December 31, 2005 must be applied retroactively to prepare an opening balance sheet for the date of transition and all following years. IFRS 1 provides for certain exceptions to the complete retroactive restatement of the opening balance sheet under IFRS. The main exceptions are as follows:
IFRS 3 Business Combinations |
The Telefónica Group has elected to apply IFRS 3 Business Combinations prospectively from the transition date, i.e., it has not restated business combinations occurring prior to January 1, 2004. |
IAS 16 Fair value or revaluation as deamed cost |
The Telefónica Group has chosen to continue to carry its plant, property and equipment and intangible assets at their respective carrying amounts under former Spanish GAAP, without restating any of these items at their fair value at January 1, 2004. |
IAS 19 Employee Benefits |
The Telefónica Group has elected to recognize all cumulative actuarial gains and losses at January 1, 2004. |
IAS 21 Accumulated translation differences |
The Telefónica Group has elected to reset the accumulated translation adjustments up to the IFRS transition date to zero. |
IAS 32 and IAS 39 Financial instruments |
The Telefónica Group has chosen not to apply the exception permitting the application of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation and Disclosure from January 1, 2005, applying these standards as from the IFRS transition date, i.e., January 1, 2004. |
IFRS 2 Share-based Payments. |
The Telefónica Group has elected not to apply IFRS 2 Share-based Payments to measure share-based payment schemes to be settled in shares and granted prior to November 7, 2002. |
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements under IFRS requires a series of modifications to the presentation and measurement standards applied by the Company until December 31, 2004, as certain IFRS principles and requirements are substantially different from their Spanish GAAP equivalents.
The following is a detailed description of the main differences between the two sets of accounting principles as applied by the Company and the impact on equity at December 31, and January 1, 2004 and net profit in 2004.
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Reconciliation of consolidated equity under Spanish GAAP and IFRS at January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004.
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Equity under Spanish GAAP | 16,756.56 | 16,225.10 | ||||
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Goodwill and other fair value adjustments made in business combinations | (3,609.98 | ) | (3,341.74 | ) | ||
Treasury shares and own equity instruments | (367.95 | ) | (846.76 | ) | ||
Revenue recognition | (392.78 | ) | (340.52 | ) | ||
Corporate income tax | (416.76 | ) | (403.46 | ) | ||
Capitalized expenses (start-up and share capital issuance expenses) | (265.82 | ) | (207.71 | ) | ||
Post-employment benefits and severance payments | (168.39 | ) | (316.06 | ) | ||
Inflation adjustment (hyperinflationary economies) | (68.26 | ) | (163.34 | ) | ||
Financial instruments and exchange changes | 66.26 | (123.35 | ) | |||
Associates (significant influence) | 18.80 | (17.21 | ) | |||
Other adjustments | 52.24 | (25.19 | ) | |||
Total adjustments | (5,152.64 | ) | (5,785.34 | ) | ||
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Equity attributable to holders of the parent | 11,603.92 | 10,439.76 | ||||
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Minority interests | 2,446.28 | 1,902.71 | ||||
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Consolidated equity under IFRS | 14,050.20 | 12,342.47 | ||||
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Net profit under Spanish GAAP | 2,877.29 | ||
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Goodwill and other fair value adjustments made in business combinations | 454.93 | ||
Revenue recognition | 60.74 | ||
Corporate income tax | (133.52 | ) | |
Capitalized expenses (start-up and share capital issuance expenses) | 67.50 | ||
Post-employment benefits and severance payments | (88.75 | ) | |
Inflation adjustment (hyperinflationary economies) | (75.77 | ) | |
Financial instruments and exchange rate changes | (49.57 | ) | |
Other adjustments | 62.82 | ||
Total adjustments | 298.38 | ||
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The amounts in the preceding table were calculated after taxes and minority interests.
Goodwill and other fair value adjustments made in business combinations
Under Spanish GAAP, goodwill and fair value adjustments in business combinations involving foreign companies may be translated at the historic exchange rate. Under IFRS, these items should be denominated in the currency of the foreign company and, accordingly, must be translated at the prevailing exchange rate at the balance sheet closing date.
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Under IFRS, goodwill and intangible assets of indefinite useful life are no longer amortized, although they are subject to an annual impairment test to determine their recoverability. Under Spanish GAAP, goodwill and all intangible assets are systematically amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which cannot exceed certain limits.
Under IFRS, the cost of administrative concessions is amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. Under Spanish GAAP, the Telefónica Group systematically depreciated these concessions over their useful lives using methods based on revenues generated or the number of customers in each financial year.
These adjustments have a net negative impact on equity of 3,341.74 and 3,609.98 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively. The positive impact of these adjustments on the 2004 income statement totals 454.93 million euros.
The impact of translating these items at the closing exchange rate is a decrease in Goodwill of 1,114.76 million and 992.57 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively, and a decrease in Administrative concessions of 2,450.90 million and 2,521.73 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively.
The change in the license amortization method (from progressive to straight-line) results in disposals of 215.85 million euros and 166.62 million euros in Administrative concessions on the balance sheet at December 31, 2004 and January 1, 2004, respectively.
These reductions are partially offset by the 433.53 million euros reversal of goodwill amortization for 2004 under Goodwill. Goodwill amortizations taken in 2003 and before are not subject to reversal since the Telefónica Group elected not to apply IFRS 3 Business Combinations retroactively.
Treasury shares and own equity instruments
Under Spanish GAAP, treasury shares are classified as an asset unless the shares are to be amortized by virtue of an agreement approved at the General Shareholders Meeting prior to their acquisition. They are carried at the lower of cost, market value or underlying carrying amount, and restated as appropriate. Under IFRS, treasury shares are netted from equity; transactions with treasury shares impact capital and reserves and are not taken to consolidated net income.
Thus, the Treasury shares on the balance sheets at December 31, and January 1, 2004 (690.18 and 133.46 million euros, respectively) under Spanish GAAP are reclassified to Own equity instruments within equity under IFRS.
Under IFRS, certain instruments issued to hedge employee share option plans are considered equity instruments when the contract settlement terms provide for an exchange of a fixed number of shares for a fixed monetary amount. A liability is simultaneously recorded on the balance sheet under IFRS, since the issuer is obliged to acquire its own equity instruments to settle the contract.
Accordingly, Interest-bearing debt on the balance sheet under IFRS at December 31, 2004 and January 1, 2004 increases by 157.52 million euros, with an equivalent decrease in Own equity instruments under Equity.
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Revenue recognition
Under Spanish GAAP, connection fees generated when customers connect to our network are recognized as revenues when a customer contracts our services, as are the related expenses. In addition, revenues from handset sales are recorded when the handset is delivered physically.
Under IFRS, connections fees are recognized in income together with the corresponding revenues from handset and other equipment sales, provided there are no amounts contingent on delivery of other devices that have yet to be delivered to the customer. Connection revenues not recognized together with revenues from equipment sales are deferred and recognized in income throughout the average estimated customer relationship period. Under IFRS, revenues from handset and equipment sales are recognized once the sale is considered complete, i.e., generally when delivered to the end customer.
These adjustments have a net negative impact on equity of 340.52 and 392.78 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively. The impact on the 2004 income statement is additional revenue of 60.74 million euros. These differences in revenue recognition policies result in the recognition of Deferred revenues of 489.14 million and 561.14 million euros on the liability side of the 2004 closing and opening balance sheets under IFRS, respectively. Revenues are taken to the income statement over the course of the average estimated length of the customer relationship.
Corporate income tax
Under Spanish GAAP, the accounting treatment of deferred tax items is income statement-oriented, taking into consideration temporary differences between accounting income and the taxable income. Under IFRS, deferred taxes are recognized based on balance sheet analysis and the temporary differences considered are those generated as a result of the difference between the fiscal value of assets and liabilities and their respective carrying amounts.
As a result, the Company recorded additional deferred tax assets and liabilities under IFRS at December 31, 2004 of 407.18 million and 786.79 million euros, respectively. At January 1, 2004, the Company recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities under IFRS of 539.80 million and 537.61 million euros, respectively. A portion of these deferred tax liabilities was generated by business combinations taking place prior to 2004. The net negative impact on equity is 403.46 million and 416.76 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively. The negative impact on the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2004 is 133.52 million euros.
Capitalized expenses
Under Spanish GAAP, start-up and pre-operating expenses can be capitalized and are amortized over a period of no more than five years. Under IFRS, outlays that do not meet the requirements for being considered qualifying assets must be expensed when incurred.
Costs associated with share capital increases are also capitalized and amortized over a period of no more than five years under Spanish GAAP. Under IFRS, these costs are taken to Capital and reserves and are deducted from the gross proceeds recorded for the corresponding capital increase.
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These adjustments reduce equity by 207.71 million and 265.82 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively. The positive impact on the 2004 income statement amounts to 67.50 million euros.
Post-employment benefits and severance payments
Both Spanish GAAP and IFRS require provisioning for pension plan commitments, although the standards differ in terms of the method used for measuring these commitments. Under Spanish GAAP, in certain instances a portion of the actuarial losses associated with pension plans may be deferred. Under IFRS, although some deferral is allowed, all known actuarial gains and losses must be recorded in the year in accordance with the method elected by the Telefónica Group.
As a result, restated pension provisions are 239.96 million euros higher on the IFRS balance at December 31, 2004 (108.58 million euros higher at January 1, 2004). The net negative impact on equity is 316.06 million and 168.39 million euros at December 31, and January 1 2004, respectively.
Minority interests
Under Spanish GAAP, minority interests are presented in a specific, separate item on the liability side of the balance sheet. Under IFRS, minority interests are part of equity.
Preference shares issued by Telefónica Finance, a subsidiary of Telefónica, S.A., are reclassified under IFRS from Minority interests to a financial liability, because although they enjoy the unconditional right to avoid the cash payment of principal, there is the obligation to pay dividends on these instruments as long as there are distributable earnings.
The result of the application of these new accounting policies is a net increase in equity of 1,902.71 million euros at December 31, 2004, as well as a 1.877,50 million euro increase in Interest-bearing debt The corresponding impact on equity at January 1, 2004 is 2,446.28 million euros.
Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies
Under Spanish GAAP, monetary adjustment of the financial statements of consolidated foreign subsidiaries is permitted under certain circumstances, where local accounting standards require inflation accounting.
Under IFRS, certain qualitative and quantitative indicators must be analyzed to determine whether hyperinflation exists and whether it is therefore necessary to restate financial statements for inflation in terms of current purchasing power at the balance sheet closing date. At year-end, none of the economics of the countries in which the Telefónica Group operates was considered hyperinflationary under IFRS criteria.
The net negative impact under IFRS on equity of restating monetary correction adjustments made is 163.34 million and 68.26 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively. The negative impact on the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2004 is 75.77 million euros.
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Definition of associates: significant influence
Under Spanish GAAP, significant influence is presumed to exist in the case of as an investment of 3% or more in the voting rights of a listed company (20% or more in the case of unlisted companies). IFRS establishes the significant influence investment threshold at 20% or more of voting rights. Both cases allow for proof of the contrary, but the adoption of IFRS has meant that certain investments which were classified as Investments in associates under Spanish GAAP must be reconsidered as available-for-sale financial assets under IFRS. This implies restatement at market value at each closing date, taking any unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in market value directly to equity.
The application of this new policy results in a reduction in equity of 17.21 million euros and an increase of 18.80 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively.
Financial instruments and exchange rate movements
Under Spanish GAAP, financial assets, including derivatives, are carried at the lower of cost or market value, while financial liabilities are carried at repayment value. Financial assets are removed from the balance sheet when they are sold, transferred or at maturity.
Under IFRS, financial assets and liabilities are classified according to a series of categories that determine whether they are carried at fair value or amortized cost. Similarly, certain gains and losses on financial instruments are taken directly to equity until the instrument in question is taken off the balance sheet or is written down in the event of impairment. In addition, IFRS establish very strict criteria for derecognizing financial assets from the balance sheet, based on an analysis of the risk and rewards of ownership of assets transferred.
The application of hedge accounting criteria under IFRS requires fulfilling very specific requirements. As a result, certain hedging transactions that meet hedge accounting criteria under Spanish GAAP do not meet the equivalent IFRS criteria.
Under Spanish GAAP, the difference between unrealized exchange rate gains in excess of exchange rate losses taken to the income statement for the period must be capitalized. Under IFRS, all exchange rate gains and losses must be taken to the income statement.
The impact of these new accounting policies for financial assets and liabilities is a decrease in equity of 123.35 million euros and an increase of 66.26 million euros at December 31, and January 1, 2004, respectively. The application of these policies results in a 49.57 million euro increase in expenses in the 2004 income statement.
Finally, under Spanish GAAP, exchange rate gains and losses generated on intra-group foreign currency loans (mainly dollar-denominated) are eliminated from the income statement on consolidation. Under IFRS, exchange rate gains and losses from intra-group loans are not eliminated on consolidation unless the loan can be considered part of the net investment in the foreign operation. This policy change has no impact on equity at December 31, 2004 or at January 1, 2004.
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Other differences
There are other accounting standards that do not affect capital and reserves, but do affect presentation of balance sheet items.
Among the reclassifications made, goodwill arising from the acquisition of investments in associates is included under Investments in associates in the IFRS balance sheet and amounts to 1,162.37 million and 806.37 million euros at the closing and opening balance sheet for 2004, respectively.
Comparative information and changes in the consolidation scope
The main changes in the consolidation scope in 2005 (the full detail of all the changes in 2005 and 2004 is included in Appendix II) are as follows:
Telefónica
In July, Telefónica, S.A. took over and merged Terra Networks, S.A., effective for economic purposes from January 1, 2005. Terra Networks, S.A. was dissolved and all of its assets and liabilities were transferred to Telefónica, S.A. by means of a share swap consisting of two Telefónica, S.A. treasury shares for every nine Terra shares. Terra S.A., which was fully consolidated by the Telefónica Group, is accordingly no longer part of the consolidation scope.
In 2005, Endemol Investment B.V., a 99.7% -owned subsidiary of Telefónica, S.A. held a public offering of Endemol, N.V. shares. The offering price was 9 euros per share and the total number of shares sold amounted to 31,250,000 ordinary shares, representing 25% of the companys share capital. The sale generated a profit of 55.58 million euros, which was recognized in the Telefónica Groups income statement under Gain on disposal of assets" under Other income (see Note 19).
The shares placed in the offering trade on the AEX Euronet Amsterdam index of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange since November 22, 2005.
On December 21, Portugal Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. cancelled a total of 37,628,550 treasury shares equivalent to 3.23% of its share capital. On conclusion of the share cancellation, the Telefónica Groups holding in the Portuguese telecom operator stood at 9.84% (9.96% in nominal terms). P.T. is still accounted for in the Telefónica Group’s consolidated financial statements by the equity method.
On June 10, the European Commission authorized Telefónicas bid to take over Czech operator Cesky Telecom a.s. by acquiring 51.1% of its share capital. The acquisition was concluded on June 16 at a price of 502 Czech crowns per share. Telefónica then launched a tender offer for the remaining 48.9% of Cesky Telecom then in the hands of minority shareholders. The offer concluded on September 19, with Telefónica acquiring 58,985,703 shares at a price of 456 Czech crowns per share. In all, Telefónica paid 3,662.53 million euros in exchange for its interest in the Czech telecom operator. After these acquisitions, Telefónicas owns 69.41% of the company. Cesky Telecom is now fully consolidated in the Telefónica Group.
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T.P.I. Group
On November 11, 2005, Telefónica Publicidad e Información, S.A. (parent company) and Telefónica Publicidad e Información Internacional, S.A.U. bought from Telefónica de Argentina, S.A. 95% and 5%, respectively, of the shares constituting the total equity of Argentine company Telinver, S.A. for a total outlay of 57.0 million euros (66.72 million US dollars). The operation was financed by Telefónica de Argentina, S.A. via debt maturing in 2008. The company is still fully consolidated within the Telefónica Groups consolidation scope, with Telefónica now effectively owning 59.90% of the shares instead of 99.98% .
Telefónica Móviles Group
The acquisitions of 100% of the Chilean and Argentine operators owned by BellSouth were completed on January 7 and January 11, 2005, respectively, thereby completing the purchase of the Latin American operators from BellSouth begun the year before.
The total acquisition cost for Telefónica Móviles, adjusted for the outstanding net debt at these two operators, was 519.39 million euros for Radiocomunicaciones Móviles, S.A. (Argentina) and 317.56 million euros for Telefónica Móviles Chile, S.A.
On October 8, 2004, TCP approved a capital increase of approximately 2,054 million reais. The capital increase concluded on January 4, 2005, with Brasilcel, N.V. subscribing for the shares not subscribed by other shareholders. In the wake of this capital increase and the monetization of assets in July 2005 (details below), Brasilcel, N.V. increased its shareholding from 65.12% to 66.1% .
In July 2005, Brasilcel N.V. capitalized the assets used by Tele Centro Oeste Celular Participaçoes, S.A. (TCO), Celular CRT, S.A. (CRT), Tele Sudeste Celular Participaçoes (TSD), S.A. and Tele Leste Celular Participaçoes, S.A. (TBE). This capitalization did not entail any cash outlay for Brasilcel, N.V., but did increase Telefónicas shareholdings in these companies. Brasilcel, N.V.s equity stake in these subsidiaries thereby increased to 91.0% of TSD, 50.7% of TBE, 66.4% of CRT and 34.7% of TCO.
In December Telefónica Móviles, S.A. reached an agreement to buy 8% of Telefónica Móviles México, S.A. de C.V in exchange for shares in Telefónica, S.A. The sale entailed an outlay of 177.27 million euros and gave Telefónica Móviles 100% control of the subsidiary, which is still fully consolidated in the Telefónica Group.
This acquisition cost Telefónica Móviles 177 million euros and was structured as an exchange of Telefónica Móviles México S.A. shares for 14,135,895 Telefónica S.A. shares.
(3) PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT
Under Spanish GAAP, Telefónica, S.A. obtained income of 1,754.39 million euros in 2005.
The proposed distribution of 2005 income that the Companys Board of Directors will submit for approval at the General Shareholders Meeting is as follows: a) 64.15 million euros of profit for the year to the legal reserve, which then would represent 20% of share capital; b) a fixed gross dividend of 0.25 euros per share for the Companys outstanding shares carrying dividend rights; and c) the remainder to voluntary reserves.
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(4) VALUATION CRITERIA
As indicated in Note 2, pursuant to European Parliament regulation 1606/2002, of July 19, 2002, Telefónica is obliged to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) enclosed by the European Union for the preparation and presentation of its consolidated financial information as from January 1, 2005. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 have been prepared under IFRS, and the 2004 consolidated financial information included for comparative purposes has been presented in keeping with the same standards.
The main valuation methods used in preparing the 2004 and 2005 consolidated financial statements (the 2004 statements are for comparative purposes) were as follows:
a) | Goodwill |
For acquisitions taking place after January 1, 2004, the IFRS transition date, goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the acquirers interest, at the acquisition date, in the fair values of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired from a subsidiary, associate or joint venture. After the initial measurement, goodwill is carried at cost, adjusted for any potential accumulated impairment. Telefónica has elected to apply the exemption provided for in first-time adoption of IFRS permitting it not to restate business combinations taking place before January 1, 2004 (see Note 2). As a result, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets include goodwill on consolidation, net of amortization deducted until December 31, 2003, arising before the IFRS transition date, from the positive consolidation difference between the amounts paid to acquire the shares of consolidated subsidiaries, and their underlying carrying amounts plus amounts taken to equity accounts and recorded as an increase in the value of these assets. In all cases, goodwill is recognized as an asset denominated in the currency of the company acquired. |
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Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if there are certain events or changes indicating the possibility that the net carrying amount is not fully recoverable. Impairment is determined based on analysis of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash generating units) to whitch goodwill allocated upon acquisition date. If this recoverable amount does not exceed the net carrying amount, an irreversible impairment loss is recognized in income (see Note 4 h). |
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The financial statements of the Groups foreign subsidiaries were translated to euros at the year-end exchange rates, except for: 1. Capital and reserves, which were translated at historical exchange rates. 2. Income statements, which were translated at the average exchange rates for the year. Goodwill and restatements of balance sheet items to reflect fair value arising when a stake is acquired in a foreign operation are recognized as assets and liabilities of the company acquired and therefore translated at the year-end exchange rate. The exchange rate differences arising from application of this method are included in Translation Differences under Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, net of the portion of said differences relating to minority interests, which is recorded under Minority Interests. When a foreign operation is sold, totally or partially, translation differences in relation to said entity accumulated since January 1, 2004 -the IFRS transition date - recognized directly in equity are taken proportionally to the income statement as part of the gain or loss generated by the disposal. |
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Monetary transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated to euros at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction date, and are adjusted at year-end to the prevailing exchange rates. All realized and unrealized exchange gains or losses are taken to the income statement for the year, with the exception of gains or losses arising from specific-purpose financing of foreign currency investments in investees to hedge the exchange rate risk to which these investments are exposed, as well as exchange gains or losses on intra-group loans which are considered part of investment in the foreign operation, that are recorded under Translation differences in the consolidated balance sheet (see Note 4 v). |
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Intangible assets are recorded at their acquisition or production cost less accumulated amortization or any impairment losses. The useful economic life of an intangible asset is analyzed on a case-by-case basis to assess if it is indefinite or finite. Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortized systematically over the course of their useful lives and are tested for impairment whenever there is an indication that the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis, and more frequently in the event of indicators that their net carrying amount may not be fully recoverable (see Note 4 h). In all cases, amortization methods and schedules are revised annually and, where appropriate, adjusted prospectively. |
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Research and development expenses Research expenses are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred in developing new products to be marketed or used for the Groups own network, and whose future economic viability is reasonably certain, are capitalized and amortized by the straight-line method over the period during which the project in question is estimated to generate economic benefits, starting upon its completion. As long as intangible assets developed internally are not in use, the associated capitalized development costs are subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis, and more frequently if there are indicators that their net carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. Costs incurred in connection with projects that are not economically viable are charged to the consolidated income statement for the year in which this circumstance becomes known. Administrative concessions These relate to the acquisition cost of the licenses to operate of telephony services granted to the Telefónica Group by various public authorities and to the value assigned to licenses held by certain companies at the time they were included in the Telefónica Group. These concessions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the duration of related licenses from inception. Industrial property and software These items are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives, generally estimated at three years. |
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e) | Property, plant and equipment |
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Land is not depreciated. Cost includes external and internal costs comprising warehouse materials used, direct labor used in installation work and the allocable portion of the indirect costs required for the related investment. The latter two items are recorded as revenues under Internal expenditures capitalized and Other income. Cost includes, where appropriate, the initial estimate of decommissioning, withdrawal and site reconditioning costs when they correspond to obligations arising as a result of the use of the related assets. Interest and other financial expenses incurred and directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized. Qualifying assets at the Telefónica Group are those assets that require preparation of at least 18 months for their intended use or sale. Specifically, the financial expenses incurred in connection with the construction of the Telefónica Groups future headquarters in Madrid (District C), amounting to 8.79 million euros in 2005, were capitalized (1.7 million euros in 2004). The costs of expansion, modernization or improvement leading to increased productivity, capacity or efficiency or to a lengthening of the useful lives of assets are capitalized when recognition requirements are met. Upkeep and maintenance expenses are expensed as incurred. |
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The Telefónica Group assesses the need to write down, if appropriate, the carrying amount of each item of property, plant and equipment to its recoverable amount at each year-end, whenever indicators exist that the assets net carrying amount may not be fully recoverable through the generation of sufficient revenues to cover all the costs and expenses. The impairment provision is maintained only as long as the factors giving rise to the impairment exist (see Note 4 h). The Groups subsidiaries depreciate their property, plant and equipment once they are in full working condition using the straight-line method based on the assets estimated useful lives, calculated in accordance with technical studies which are revised periodically based on technological advances and the rate of dismantling, as follows: |
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f) | Investment property (real estate investments) |
Investment properties are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Land is not depreciated. Other investment properties are depreciated over their estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. Recoverability is analyzed when there are indications that the net carrying amount may exceed recoverable amount (see Note 4 h). The Telefónica Group includes under Investment property the carrying amount of real estate assets that are not part of operations and for which there are no defined disposal plans at the date of preparation of the consolidated financial statements. |
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g) | Leases |
The determination of whether a contract represents a lease arrangement depends on an analysis of the nature of the agreement; specifically whether the terms of the contract refer to the use of a specific asset and whether the agreement grants the Telefónica Group the right to use said asset. Leases in which the lessor preserves substantially all the risks and rewards associated with the ownership of the leased assets are considered operating leases. Payments made pursuant to such operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Leases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the Group. These are recognized at the inception of the lease, classified in accordance with its nature and the associated debt, at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments and the fair value of the leased asset. Lease payments are apportioned between reduction of the lease principal, interest expense and financial charges, so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged to the income statement over the lease term. |
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h) | Impairment of non-current assets |
Non-current assets, including goodwill and intangible assets are evaluated at each balance sheet date for indications of impairment losses. Wherever such indications exist, or in the case of assets which are subject to an annual impairment test, the Company estimates recoverable value as the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the time value of money and risks specific to the asset. An asset is considered to be impaired when its recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount. In this case, the net carrying amount is restated to recoverable amount and the resulting loss is taken to the income statement. Future depreciation charges are adjusted for the new carrying amount for the assets remaining useful life. The Company carries out asset impairment tests on an individual basis, except when the cash flows generated by the assets are not independent of these generated by other assets (cash-generating units). When indications of an impairment reversal exist, the corresponding assets recoverable amount is recalculated. Impairment losses are only reversed if they arise from a change in the assumptions used to calculate the recoverable amount since the most recent impairment loss was recognized. In this case, the assets carrying amount is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the cash-generating unit in prior years. The reversal is recognized in the income statement and future depreciation charges are adjusted to reflect the new carrying amount. Goodwill impairment losses may not be reversed in subsequent years. |
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i) | Investments in associates |
The Telefónica Groups investments in companies in which it has significant influence, but which are neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, are accounted for by the equity method. The carrying amount of investments in associates includes related goodwill and the consolidated income statement reflects the share in the income or loss on operations of the associate. If the associate recognizes any gains or losses directly in equity, the Group also recognizes the corresponding portion of these gains or losses directly in its own equity. | |
j) | Financial assets |
All conventional financial asset purchases and sales are recognized on the balance sheet on the transaction date, i.e., when the Group assumes the commitment to purchase or sell such assets. The Telefónica Group classifies its financial assets into four categories for initial recognition purposes: financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial assets. Classification is reviewed annually, where appropriate. |
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Financial assets held for trading, i.e., investments made with the aim of realizing short-term returns as a result of price changes, are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss and are presented as current assets. All derivative financial instruments fall under this category, with the exception of those qualifying as hedging instruments. Meanwhile, the Group classifies certain financial instruments under this category when doing so eliminates or mitigates measurement or recognition inconsistencies that could arise from the application of other criteria for recording assets and liabilities or for recognizing gains and losses on different bases, thereby providing more meaningful information. Also in this category are financial assets for which an investment and disposal strategy have been designed based on their fair value. Financial instruments included in this category are recorded at fair value and are measured again at subsequent reporting dates for fair value, with any realized or unrealized losses or gains taken to the income statement. When the Company has the positive intention and ability (legal and financial) to hold financial assets to maturity, these are classified as held-to-maturity and are recorded under Current assets and Non-current assets, depending on the time left until maturity. Financial assets falling into this category are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, with gains and losses recognized in the income statement at settlement or upon impairment, as well as due to scheduled amortization. Financial assets which the Company intends to hold for an unspecified period of time and could be sold at any time to meet specific liquidity requirements or in response to interest-rate movements are classified as available-for-sale. These instruments are recorded as Non-current assets, unless it is probable and feasible that they will be sold within 12 months. Available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in equity at each closing date until the asset is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, at which time they are taken to the income statement. Dividends from available-for-sale shareholdings are taken to the income statement once the Companys right to receive said dividend is recognized. Fair value is determined in accordance with the following criteria: |
1. | Listed securities on active markets: Fair value is considered to be the market value on the closing date. |
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2. | Unlisted securities on active markets: Fair value is determined using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option valuation models, or by referring to comparable transactions. When fair value cannot be determined reliably, these investments are carried at cost. |
Loans and receivables include financial assets that are not traded on organized markets and do not fall into any of the previous categories. These assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are taken to the income statement when the assets are disposed of or impaired, as well as due to scheduled amortization. |
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Financial instruments are subject to impairment testing at each closing date. If there is objective evidence of impairment of a financial asset recognized at amortized cost, the excess of the carrying amount over the estimated recoverable amount is recorded as an impairment loss in the income statement. The estimated recoverable amount is the net present value of the assets estimated future cash flows (excluding potential future losses), discounted using the original effective interest rate of the asset. If there is objective evidence that an available-for-sale financial instrument is impaired, the loss recognized in equity is taken to the income statement. This loss is calculated as the difference between the original cost (net of any principal repayments) and its fair value at that date, net of any impairment losses taken in prior periods. Financial assets are only derecognized from the balance sheet in the following circumstances: |
1. | The rights to receive the cash flows associated with the asset have expired. | |
2. | The Company has assumed payment of all cash flows received from the asset to a third party. | |
3. | The Company has transferred the rights to receive the cash flows from the asset to a third party, transferring substantially all the risks and rewards associated with the asset. |
k) | Inventories |
Materials stored for use in investment projects and inventories for consumption and replacement are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. When the cash flows associated with the purchase of inventory are effectively hedged, the corresponding gains and losses accumulated in equity become part of the cost of purchased inventories. Obsolete, defective or slow-moving inventories have been reduced to estimated net realizable value. The recoverable amount of inventory is calculated based on inventory age and turnover. |
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l) | Trade receivables Trade receivables are carried at their face value, subject to a valuation allowance if there is objective evidence of default risk on the part of the debtor. The allowance recognized is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the doubtful trade receivables and their recoverable amount. As a general rule, short-term commercial bills are not discounted. |
m) | Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and at banks, demand deposits and other highly liquid investments with a maturity of less than three months. These items are stated at historical cost, which does not differ significantly from realizable value. For the purposes of the consolidated cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents are stated net of any bank overdrafts. |
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n) | Treasury shares Treasury shares are stated at cost and netted from equity. Any gain or loss arising on the acquisition, sale, issuance or cancellation of treasury shares is recognized directly in equity. |
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o) | Preference shares Preference shares are classified as a liability or equity instrument depending on the issuance terms. A preference share issue is considered equity only when the issuer is not obliged to give cash or another financial instrument in the form of either principle repayment or dividend payment, where as it is recorded as a financial liability on the balance sheet whenever the Telefónica Group does not have full discretion to avoid cash payments. |
p) | Capital grants received Capital grants received are recorded in Deferred revenues under Trade and other payables on the balance sheet once there is reasonable certainty that they will be paid and the related requirements met. They are expensed to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the course of the useful life of the financial assets financed by the grants in Capital grants under Other income. Operating grants are expensed in line with the expenses they are designed to cover. Most of the subsidies have been received by Telefónica de España and the conditions under which they were granted are being met (see Note 13). |
q) | Pensions and other employee obligations At year end the Group records in the consolidated balance sheet the provisions required to cover the accrued liability for the existing obligations that have not been externalized, based on the projected unit credit actuarial method, discounting the estimated future cash flows using interest rates of high-quality bonds. The liabilities recorded under Pre-retirements, social security costs and voluntary severances are measures at as indicated basis and are discounted by applying market yield curves. For defined-contribution pension plans, the contributions accrued in the year are take into the income statement under Personnel expenses (see Note 19). The Groups main commitments in this regard are detailed in Note 14. |
r) | Technical reserves These relate mainly to the mathematical reserves, which represent the amount by which the present value of life insurance, pension and reinsurance commitments exceeds the net premiums to be paid by the policyholders to the subsidiaries, Seguros de Vida y Pensiones Antares, S.A. and Casiopea Reaseguradora, S.A. These reserves are applied when the commitments covered are paid. |
s) | Other provisions Provisions are made when a past event gives rise to a present obligation (legal or constructive) on the part of the Group, the settlement of which requires an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits that is considered probable and can be estimated reliably. If a total or partial recovery of a provision from a third party is considered virtually certain (for example by virtue of an insurance policy), an asset is recorded on the balance sheet and the expense related to the provision is taken to income net of the expected reinbursement. If the impact of the time value of money is significant, the provision is discounted, and the corresponding increase in the provision is recorded as a financial expense. |
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t) | Share-based payments The Group has compensation systems linked to the market value of its shares (see Note 19), providing employees stock options. Certain compensation plans are settled in cash or shares, at the option of the beneficiary, while others are settled via the delivery of shares. IFRS 2 is applied to compensation schemes linked to the share price granted after November 7, 2002 for employees of Endemol (see Note 2). The accounting treatment in these cases is as follows: Option plans that can be cash-settled or equity-settled at the option of the employee are recognized at the fair value on the grant date of the liability and equity components of the compound instrument granted. Considering the terms and conditions of the share option plan, the fair value of both components is the same and, accordingly, the accounting treatment of plans of this nature is that established for cash-settled transactions. In cash-settled share option plans, the total cost of the rights to shares granted are expensed over the period during which terms the beneficiary earns the full right to exercise the options (vesting period). The total cost of the options is initially measured based on their fair value at the grant date calculated by the Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions established in each share option plan. At each subsequent reporting date, the Company revises its estimate of fair value and the number of options it expects to vest, booking any change in the liability through the income statement for the period, if appropriate. For equity-settled share option plans, fair value at the grant date is measured using the binomial methodology. These plans are expensed during the vesting period with a credit to equity. At each subsequent reporting date, the Company revises its estimate of the number of options it expects to be exercised, with a corresponding adjustment to equity. For the remaining share-based compensation schemes granted prior to November 7, 2002, the preceding valuation criteria is followed, consisting of recording a provision evenly throughout the duration of the plan based on the best estimate of the net future expenditure required to settle the obligation in accordance with its terms and conditions. |
u) | Interest-bearing debt These debts are recognized initially at fair value of the consideration received, net of directly attributable transaction costs. In subsequent periods, the financial liabilities are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Any difference between the cash received (net of transaction costs) and the repayment value is recognized in the income statement over the life of the debt. Financial debts are considered noncurrent when their maturity is over twelve months or the Telefónica Group has full discretion to defer settlement for at least another twelve months from the closing date. Financial liabilities are derecognized from the balance sheet when the corresponding obligation is settled, cancelled or matures. When a financial liability is replaced with another on substantially different terms, this is accounted for as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new one and the difference between their respective fair values is taken to income. |
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v) | Derivatives financial instruments and hedge accounting Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value, normally equivalent to cost. Their carrying amounts are adjusted at each subsequent balance sheet date to fair value, classified under current financial assets or current financial liabilities depending on whether fair value is positive or negative, respectively. Derivative financial instruments that meet all the criteria for consideration as long-term hedging instruments are recorded as noncurrent assets and liabilities depending on their fair value. The accounting treatment of any gain or loss resulting from changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether the derivative in question meets all the criteria for hedge accounting and, if appropriate, on the nature of the hedge. Accordingly, the Group designates certain derivatives as: |
1. | Instruments to hedge risk associated with the fair value of an asset or liability or of a firmly committed transaction (fair value hedge), or | |
2. | Instruments to hedge risk associated with changes in cash flows due to risks associated with a recorded asset or liability or with an expected transaction (cash flow hedge), or | |
3. | Instruments to hedge net investment in a foreign operation |
An instrument designed to hedge foreign currency exposure in a firm transaction could be designated as either a fair value or a cash flow hedge. Changes in fair value of derivatives that qualify as fair value hedges are recognized in the income statement, together with changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability attributable to the risk being hedged. Changes in fair value of derivatives that qualify and have been assigned to hedge cash flows, which are highly effective, are recognized in equity. The portion considered ineffective is recognized directly in income. Fair value changes from hedges that relate to firm commitments or forecast transactions that result in the recognition of nonfinancial assets or liabilities are included in the initial measurement of those assets or liabilities. Otherwise, changes in fair value previously deferred to equity are recognized in the income statement in the period in which the hedged transaction affects income. An instrument designed to hedge foreign currency exposure from a net investment in a foreign operation is accounted for in the same way as a cash flow hedge as described in the preceding paragraph. The application of the companys corporate risk-management policies could result in financial risk-hedging transactions that make economic sense, yet are not strictly IFRS compliant for hedge accounting. Alternatively, the Group may opt not to apply hedge accounting criteria in certain instances. In these cases, gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the derivatives are taken directly to the income statement. Derivatives used to reduce the exchange rate risk relating to the income contributed by Latin American subsidiaries are not treated as hedging transactions. |
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From inception, the Group formally documents the hedging relationship between the derivative and the hedged asset or liability, as well as the associated risk management objectives and strategies. This documentation includes identification of the hedge instrument, the hedged asset, liability or transaction and the nature of the risk hedged. In addition, it states the manner in which hedge effectiveness, i.e., the extent to which the hedge instrument offsets any changes in the underlying hedged items fair value or cash flows that can be attributed to the risk hedged, is measured. Its effectiveness is measured, prospectively and retroactively, both at the beginning of the hedge transaction as well as on a systematic basis throughout the life of the hedge. Hedge accounting is discontinued whenever the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or settled, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. In these instances, gains or losses accumulated in equity are not recognized in income until the forecast of the committed transaction occurs. However, if the hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gains or losses recognized directly in equity are taken immediately to income. The fair value of derivative financial instruments used for hedging purposes is detailed in Note 15. In addition, the statement of recognized income and expense provides a detail of the movements in gains and losses from cash flow hedges. The fair value of the derivative portfolio includes estimates based on calculations using observable market data, as well as specific pricing and risk-management tools commonly used by financial entities. |
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w) | Corporate income tax This heading in the accompanying consolidated income statement includes all the debits and credits arising from the corporate income tax levied on the Spanish Group companies and similar taxes applicable to the Group companies abroad (see Note 16). Corporate income tax recorded each year includes both current and deferred taxes, if any. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities related to current taxes for current and prior period taxes represents the estimated amount owed to/due from, the tax authorities. The tax rates and regulations used as a basis for calculating these amounts are those in effect at the closing date. Deferred taxes are calculated based on balance sheet analysis. The temporary differences considered are those generated as a result of the difference between tax bases of the assets and liabilities and their respective carrying amount. The main temporary differences arise due to discrepancies between the tax bases and carrying amounts of plant, property and equipment, intangible assets, nondeductible provisions as well as differences in the fair value and tax bases of net assets acquired of a subsidiary, associate or joint venture. A part of deferred taxes arise from unused tax credits and tax loss carryforwards. The Group estimates deferred tax assets and liabilities by applying the tax rates it believes will be effective when the corresponding asset is received or the liability settled, based on prevailing tax rates and regulations (practically enclosed) at the closing date. |
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At each closing, the carrying amount of deferred tax assets on the balance sheet is tested for impairment and the necessary restatements are made if there is uncertainty as to their recoverability. Also at each closing, deferred tax assets not recognized on the balance sheet are evaluated. These are recorded to the extent that their recoverability via future taxable profits becomes probable. Deferred tax liabilities on investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates and joint ventures are not recognized if the parent company is in a position to control the timing of the reversal and if the reversal is unlikely to take place in the foreseeable future. The tax effect of items taken to equity is recognized directly in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from business combinations are added to or netted from goodwill. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are only offset when they relate to taxes imposed by the same fiscal authority on the same tax entity and where the right to offset current tax assets and liabilities is legally recognized. |
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x) | Revenues and expenses Revenues and expenses are recognized on the income statement on an accrual basis, i.e., when the actual flow of the related goods and services occurs, regardless of when the resulting monetary or financial flow arises. Promotional offers and packages including different elements are sold in the wireline, wireless and internet businesses. They are assessed to determine whether it is necessary to separate out the different components and apply the corresponding revenue recognition policy to each one. Total package revenue is split among the identified components based on their respective fair values. Revenue is not taken on served elements if these are contingent upon delivery of the pending elements. Connection fees originated when customers connect to our network are recognized as revenues together with the corresponding revenues from handset and other equipment sales, provided there are no amounts contingent on pending delivery of other goods or services to the customer. Connection revenues not recognized together with revenues from equipment sales are deferred and taken to the income statement throughout the average estimated customer relationship period. Revenues from handset and equipment sales are recognized once the sale is considered complete, i.e., generally when delivered to the end customer. In the wireless telephony business there are loyalty campaigns whereby customers obtain points for the telephone traffic they generate. These points can be exchanged for discounts on the purchase of handsets, traffic or other types of services based on the number of points earned and the type of contract involved. The accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the related provision, based on an estimate of the value of the points accumulated at year-end, under Trade and other payables. Deferred revenues under Trade and other payables on the liability side of the consolidated balance sheet includes the amount relating to purchases made by customers of the prepaid phone cards and recharges that at year-end had still not been earned and recognized as revenue since the customers had not consumed the total amount of traffic relating to their cards. |
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In the directories publishing business, advertising revenues and the associated costs are generally recognized when the advertisement is published, regardless of when the related monetary or financial flow arises. The revenues related to billings for advertising in unpublished guides are recorded under Deferred revenues in the Trade and other payables in liabilities, whereas the associated costs are recorded as Inventories until the guides are published. | |
y) | Use of estimates in recognizing assets and liabilities The main assumptions made and other significant sources of uncertainty in the estimates made at the closing date that could have a material impact on the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the next financial year are: A significant change in the facts and circumstances on which these estimates are based could have a material negative impact on the Groups earnings and financial position. Property, plant and equipment and goodwill The accounting treatment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets entails the use of estimates to determine their useful lives for depreciation and amortization purposes to assess fair value at their acquisition dates, especially for assets acquired in business combinations. Determining useful lives requires making estimates in connection with future technological developments and alternative uses for assets. There is a significant element of judgment involved in making technological development assumptions, since the timing and scope of future technological advances are difficult to predict. When property, plant and equipment are considered to be impaired, the corresponding loss is taken to the income statement for the period. The decision to recognize an impairment loss involves estimates of the timing and potential scope of the impairment, as well as analysis of the reasons for the potential loss. Furthermore, additional factors, such as technological obsolescence, the suspension of certain services and other circumstantial changes are taken into account. The Telefónica Group evaluates its cash-generating units performance regularly to identify potential goodwill impairments. Determining the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units to which goodwill is allocated also entails the use of assumptions and estimates and requires a significant element of judgment. Deferred tax assets and liabilities The Group evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets based on estimates of future earnings. The ability to recover these taxes depends ultimately on the Groups ability to generate taxable earnings over the course of the period for which the deferred tax assets remain deductible. This analysis is based on the estimated schedule for reversing deferred taxes as well as estimates of taxable earnings, which are sourced from internal projections and are continuously updated to reflect the latest trends. The appropriate classification of tax assets and liabilities depends on a series of factors, including estimates as to the timing and materialization of deferred tax assets and the forecast tax payment schedule. Actual Group company income tax receipts and payments could differ from the estimates made by the Group as a result of changes in tax legislation or unforeseen transactions that could affect tax balances. |
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Provisions Provisions are recognized when an event in the past gives rise to a current obligation for the Group, the settlement of which requires an outlay that is considered probable and can be estimated reliably. This obligation may be legal or constructive, deriving from inter alia regulations, contracts, normal practices or public commitments that lead third parties to reasonably expect that the Group will assume certain responsibilities. The amount of the provision is determined based on the best estimate of the outflow of resources required to settle the obligation, bearing in mind all available information at the closing date, including the opinions of independent experts such as legal counsel or consultants. No provision is recognized if the amount of liability cannot be estimated reliably. In this case, the relevant information is provided in the notes to the financial statements. Given the uncertainties inherent in the estimates used to determine the amount of provisions, actual outflows of resources may differ from the amounts recognized originally on the basis of the estimates. |
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z) | Consolidation methods The consolidation methods applied are as follows: |
| The companies over which the Company exercises effective control, or which it controls by virtue of agreements with the other shareholders, are fully consolidated. | |
| Companies which are jointly controlled with third parties (joint ventures) are proportionally consolidated. Similar items are grouped together such that the corresponding proportion of these companies overall assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues and cash flows are integrated line by line into the consolidated financial statements. | |
| The companies in which there is significant influence, but not control or joint control with third parties, are accounted for by the equity method. | |
In certain circumstances, some of the Groups investees may require a qualified majority to adopt certain resolutions. This, together with other factors, is taken into account when selecting the consolidation method. All material accounts and transactions between the consolidated companies were eliminated on consolidation. The returns generated on transactions involving capitalizable goods or services by subsidiaries with other Telefónica Group companies were eliminated on consolidation. The financial statements for the consolidated subsidiaries have the same financial year-end as the parent companys individual financial statements and are prepared using the same accounting policies. In the case of Group companies whose accounting and valuation methods differed from those of Telefónica, adjustments were made on consolidation in order to present the consolidated financial statements on a uniform basis. The consolidated income statement and cash flow statement include the revenues and expenses and cash flows of companies that are no longer in the Group up to the date on which the related holding is sold or the company is liquidated, and those of the new companies included in the Group from the date on which the holding is acquired or the company is incorporated through year-end. |
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Revenues and expenses associated with discontinued businesses are presented in a separate line on the consolidated income statement. Discontinued operations are those with identifiable operations and cash flows (for both operating and management purposes) and represent a line of business or geographic unit which has been disposed of or is available for sale. The value of stakes held by minority investors in the equity and earnings of the fully consolidated subsidiaries is consolidated and presented under "Minority interests" on the consolidated balance sheet and income statement (see Note 11). |
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At the date of preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the following IFRS and IFRIC interpretations have been published but their application is not mandatory: |
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IFRIC 4 | Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease | January 1, 2006 | ||
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The Group believes that the first-time adoption of the aforementioned standards and interpretations will not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.
(5) INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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Development costs | 1,281.61 | 93.48 | (0.89 | ) | (48.42 | ) | 4.80 | 6.79 | - | 1,337.37 | ||||||||||
Administrative concessions | 4,636.84 | 48.85 | (2.18 | ) | (45.65 | ) | 1,019.11 | 370.23 | - | 6,027.20 | ||||||||||
Industrial property and software | 4,176.06 | 722.19 | (46.17 | ) | 214.57 | 343.42 | 210.11 | - | 5,620.18 | |||||||||||
Other intangible assets | 729.01 | 212.80 | (64.49 | ) | (228.08 | ) | 121.22 | 1,161.80 | (0.06 | ) | 1,932.20 | |||||||||
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Total gross intangible assets | 10,823.52 | 1,077.32 | (113.73 | ) | (107.58 | ) | 1,488.55 | 1,748.93 | (0.06 | ) | 14,916.95 | |||||||||
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Development costs | 1,177.50 | 80.57 | (0.89 | ) | (1.37 | ) | 0.35 | - | - | 1,256.16 | ||||||||||
Administrative concessions | 1,089.37 | 338.25 | (2.42 | ) | 0.60 | 259.72 | - | - | 1,685.52 | |||||||||||
Industrial property and software | 2,785.61 | 820.41 | (55.25 | ) | (31.58 | ) | 223.07 | - | - | 3,742.26 | ||||||||||
Other intangible assets | 89.59 | 255.21 | (36.38 | ) | (15.84 | ) | 58.33 | - | - | 350.91 | ||||||||||
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Total accumulated amortization | 5,142.07 | 1,494.44 | (94.94 | ) | ( 48.19 | ) | 541.47 | - | - | 7,034.85 | ||||||||||
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Provisions for impairment | 7.32 | 1.40 | (0.15 | ) | (4.63 | ) | 1.05 | - | - | 4.99 | ||||||||||
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Net intangible assets | 5,674.13 | (418.52 | ) | (18.64 | ) | (54.76 | ) | 946.03 | 1,748.93 | (0.06 | ) | 7,877.11 | ||||||||
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Cost: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Development costs | 1,199.63 | 86.92 | (2.29 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (2.56 | ) | - | - | 1,281.61 | ||||||||||
Administrative concessions | 3,757.90 | 7.34 | - | (4.35 | ) | (80.12 | ) | 956.07 | - | 4,636.84 | |||||||||||
Industrial property and software | 3,709.85 | 499.13 | (18.59 | ) | 81.33 | (11.50 | ) | 65.80 | (149.96 | ) | 4,176.06 | ||||||||||
Other intangible assets | 478.19 | 44.91 | (45.49 | ) | (5.69 | ) | 1.52 | 273.52 | (17.95 | ) | 729.01 | ||||||||||
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Total gross intangible assets | 9,145.57 | 638.30 | (66.37 | ) | 71.20 | (92.66 | ) | 1,295.39 | (167.91 | ) | 10,823.52 | ||||||||||
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Development costs | 1,089.79 | 88.05 | - | (0.27 | ) | (0.07 | ) | - | - | 1,177.50 | |||||||||||
Administrative concessions | 904.70 | 200.34 | - | (7.76 | ) | (7.91 | ) | - | - | 1,089.37 | |||||||||||
Industrial property and software | 2,114.49 | 776.64 | (10.31 | ) | 7.63 | (12.94 | ) | - | (89.90 | ) | 2,785.61 | ||||||||||
Other intangible assets | 88.98 | 60.07 | (35.07 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (3.97 | ) | - | (19.42 | ) | 89.59 | |||||||||
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Total accumulated amortization | 4,197.96 | 1,125.10 | (45.38 | ) | (1.40 | ) | (24.89 | ) | - | (109.32 | ) | 5,142.07 | |||||||||
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Provisions for impairment | 26.97 | 1.04 | (3.65 | ) | (9.02 | ) | 0.43 | - | (8.45 | ) | 7.32 | ||||||||||
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Net intangible assets | 4,920.64 | (487.84 | ) | (17.34 | ) | 81.62 | (68.20 | ) | 1,295.39 | (50.14 | ) | 5,674.13 | |||||||||
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The main additions in 2005 relate to investments in software.
Inclusions of companies in 2005 mainly correspond to the addition of the Cesky Telecom assets, which gave rise a to 350.70 million euro increase in costs. In addition, the process of allocating the acquisition price was completed before year end, giving rise to increases in Administrative concessions, Industrial property and software and Other intangible assets of 60.07 million, 102.86 million and 1,018.95 million euros, respectively, under Inclusion of companies.
In addition, the inclusion of Telefónica Móviles Chile, S.A. and Radiocomunicaciones Móviles, S.A. led to an increase in cost of 127.47 million euros. As a result of the allocation of the acquisition price for these two companies, 84.69 million euros were included under Other intangible assets.
F-34
Meanwhile, because of the acquisition of a further 1.78% of Tele Centro Oeste Participaçoes, S.A. (see Note 2), 27.32 million euros were assigned to the net value of Administrative concessions.
The main item under Inclusion of companies in 2004 was the addition of the assets relating to the companies acquired by Telefónica Móviles from BellSouth, which gave rise to an increase in cost of 246.58 million euros.
Independent appraisals of the assets acquired from BellSouth resulted in the allocation in 2004 of 644.27 million euros to Administrative concessions, a 20.83 million euro increase in Industrial property and software and 193.32 million euros as customers acquired recorded under Other intangible assets.
The main decrease in 2004 related to the deconsolidation of Lola Films, with a cost and accumulated amortization of 140.55 million and 83.20 million euros, respectively.
In 2005, Group companies capitalized 136.21 million euros (2004: 175.90 million euros) of intangible assets corresponding primarily to software development. Related projects may or may not have been fully completed.
At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company carried intangible assets of indefinite useful life at 145.30 million and 66.99 million euros, respectively, related primarily to permanent licenses to operate wireless telecommunications services in Argentina.
The Companys management reviews the indefinite useful life classification of these assets each year.
They are also subject to impairment tests whenever there are indications of a potential loss in value and, in any event, at the end of each year. There was no impact on the consolidated financial statements for 2005 or 2004 as a result of these impairment tests.
Intangible assets with a defined useful life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Amortization charges in 2005 and 2004 amounted to 1,494.44 million and 1,125.09 million euros, respectively, of which 13.61 million euros correspond to assets related to operations discontinued in 2004.
The amount of fully amortized intangible assets at December 31, 2005 and 2004 were 3,658.77 and 2,497.57 million euros, respectively.
F-35
(6) GOODWILL AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
The movement in this heading in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
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Balance at 01/01/04 | 3,981.77 | ||
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Additions | 2,288.82 | ||
Disposals | (55.79 | ) | |
Impairment losses | (120.67 | ) | |
Transfers | (13.80 | ) | |
Translation differences | (130.89 | ) | |
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Balance at 12/31/04 | 5,949.44 | ||
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Additions | 2,452.91 | ||
Disposals | (179.28 | ) | |
Transfers | (140.32 | ) | |
Translation differences | 827.48 | ||
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Balance at 12/31/05 | 8,910.23 | ||
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Goodwill generated in the acquisition of foreign companies is treated as an asset denominated in the currency of the company acquired, and is therefore subject to exchange rate differences, which are included under Translation differences.
The detail of the movements in goodwill of the Groups main companies is shown in Appendix III.
Impairment tests carried out in 2005 did not uncover the need to write down goodwill as recoverable amounts were higher than carrying amounts in all cases.
In 2004, impairment testing uncovered the need to write down goodwill by 120.67 million euros. The goodwill written off in 2004 included mainly 109.51 million euros relating to the investment in Telefónica UK.
The Company uses business plans (generally five years) of various cash-generating units to which goodwill is allocated, applying a before-tax, risk-adjusted (country and business) discount rate to carry out its impairment tests. Forecasted growth rates are applied and growth beyond the fifth year is extrapolated at a constant rate. These tests are performed annually and each time there are indications that the recoverable amount of goodwill may be impaired.
2005
The main increases in goodwill in 2005 related to the following companies:
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Radiocomunicaciones Móviles, S.A. | 547.22 | ||
Telefónica Móviles Chile Inversiones, S.A. | 219.44 | ||
Cesky Telecom | 912.66 | ||
Eurotel Praha | 443.56 | ||
Telefónica Móviles Mexico Group | 90.95 | ||
Other | 239.08 | ||
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Total | 2,452.91 | ||
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Disposals in goodwill in 2005 relate mainly to the sale of 25% of Endemol N.V.s share capital (see Note 2).
The acquisition price of the companies acquired from BellSouth and Cesky Telecom were assigned to assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed on the basis of conclusions drawn from the valuation performed by independent appraisers (see Notes 5 and 7).
2004
The main increases in goodwill in 2004 were as follows:
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Olympic, Ltda. | 536.09 | ||
Otecel, S.A. | 451.37 | ||
Telcel, C.A. | 491.12 | ||
Telefónica Móviles Panamá | 305.15 | ||
Telefonía Celular de Nicaragua | 76.65 | ||
Other companies | 428.44 | ||
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Total | 2,288.82 | ||
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The exclusions of companies in 2004 mainly include the sale of Lycos, Inc. for 55.79 million euros.
(7) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The detail and accumulated depreciation of property, plant and equipment in 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
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Balance at 12/31/04 |
Additions | Disposals | Inclusion of companies |
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Transsfers | Balance at 12/31/05 |
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Cost: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Land and buildings | 6,427.52 | 129.26 | (97.83 | ) | 2,183.39 | (1.29 | ) | 577.22 | 174.85 | 9,393.12 | ||||||||||
Plant and machinery | 59,499.89 | 1,350.01 | (2,219.45 | ) | 905.72 | (5.11 | ) | 5,899.94 | 1,851.92 | 67,282.92 | ||||||||||
Furniture, tools and other items | 2,832.24 | 336.02 | (261.70 | ) | 118.50 | (0.95 | ) | 363.38 | 177.13 | 3,564.62 | ||||||||||
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Total PP&E in service | 68,759.65 | 1,815.29 | (2,578.98 | ) | 3,207.61 | (7.35 | ) | 6,840.54 | 2,203.90 | 80,240.66 | ||||||||||
Construction in progress | 1,168.52 | 2,255.25 | (1.91 | ) | 39.47 | (0.01 | ) | 180.52 | (1,966.52 | ) | 1,675.32 | |||||||||
Advances payments for PP&E | 9.05 | 7.55 | 0.17 | 5.09 | - | 1.25 | (4.87 | ) | 18.24 | |||||||||||
Installation materials | 264.18 | 313.23 | (6.26 | ) | 9.18 | - | 8.69 | (279.00 | ) | 310.02 | ||||||||||
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Gross PP&E | 70,201.40 | 4,391.32 | (2,586.98 | ) | 3,261.35 | (7.36 | ) | 7,031.00 | (46.49 | ) | 82,244.24 | |||||||||
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Accumulated depreciation: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings | 2,374.18 | 388.82 | (34.60 | ) | - | (0.77 | ) | 211.05 | (10.43 | ) | 2,928.25 | |||||||||
Plant and machinery | 42,524.11 | 4439.96 | (2,132.85 | ) | - | (4.14 | ) | 3,952.87 | 12.91 | 48,792.86 | ||||||||||
Furniture, tools and other items | 2,016.90 | 394.46 | (255.77 | ) | - | (0.65 | ) | 274.52 | (8.84 | ) | 2,420.62 | |||||||||
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Total accumulated depreciation | 46,915.19 | 5,223.24 | (2,423.22 | ) | (5.56 | ) | 4,438.44 | (6.36 | ) | 54,141.73 | ||||||||||
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Provisions for impairment | 92.84 | 41.83 | (29.20 | ) | - | - | 9.01 | (4.57 | ) | 109.91 | ||||||||||
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Net PP&E | 23,193.37 | (873.75 | ) | (134.56 | ) | 3,261.35 | (1.80 | ) | 2,583.55 | (35.56 | ) | 27,992.60 | ||||||||
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Balance at 1/1/04 |
Additions | Disposals | Inclusion of companies |
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Cost: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Land and buildings | 6,117.22 | 197.17 | (137.80 | ) | 112.66 | (5.50 | ) | (40.62 | ) | 184.39 | 6,427.52 | ||||||||||
Plant and machinery | 58,293.73 | 1,158.26 | (1,205.89 | ) | 488.50 | (7.35 | ) | (347.52 | ) | 1,120.16 | 59,499.89 | ||||||||||
Furniture, tools and other items | 2,766.95 | 179.01 | (187.29 | ) | 44.79 | (26.99 | ) | (26.68 | ) | 82.45 | 2,832.24 | ||||||||||
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PP&E in service | 67,177.90 | 1,534.44 | (1,530.98 | ) | 645.95 | (39.84 | ) | (414.82 | ) | 1,387.00 | 68,759.65 | ||||||||||
Construction in progress | 1,060.52 | 1,331.42 | (4.66 | ) | 50.62 | - | (26.90 | ) | (1,242.48 | ) | 1,168.52 | ||||||||||
Advance payments for PP&E | 6.92 | 1.05 | (0.04 | ) | 0.66 | - | (0.43 | ) | 0.89 | 9.05 | |||||||||||
Installation materials | 182.34 | 294.29 | (4.69 | ) | 10.39 | - | (1.79 | ) | (216.36 | ) | 264.18 | ||||||||||
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Gross PP&E | 68,427.68 | 3,161.20 | (1,540.37 | ) | 707.62 | (39.84 | ) | (443.94 | ) | (70.95 | ) | 70,201.40 | |||||||||
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Accumulated depreciation: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings | 2,216.46 | 225.08 | (48.85 | ) | - | (1.18 | ) | (8.08 | ) | (9.25 | ) | 2,374.18 | |||||||||
Plant and machinery | 39,880.33 | 3,985.85 | (1,128.82 | ) | - | (6.66 | ) | (202.85 | ) | (3.74 | ) | 42,524.11 | |||||||||
Furniture, tools and other items | 1,883.76 | 347.35 | (166.50 | ) | - | (12.83 | ) | (22.77 | ) | (12.11 | ) | 2,016.90 | |||||||||
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Total accumulated depreciation | 43,980.55 | 4,558.28 | (1,344.17 | ) | (20.67 | ) | (233.70 | ) | (25.10 | ) | 46,915.19 | ||||||||||
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Provisions for impairment | 101.13 | 14.49 | (26.60 | ) | - | - | (2.62 | ) | 6.44 | 92.84 | |||||||||||
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Net PP&E | 24,346.00 | (1,411.57 | ) | (169.60 | ) | 707.62 | (19.17 | ) | (207.62 | ) | (52.29 | ) | 23,193.37 | ||||||||
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Inclusion of companies in 2005 include Cesky Telecoms assets for a gross amount of 3,091.15 million euros and Telefónica Móviles Chile, S.A. and Radiocomunicaciones Móviles, S.A. for a gross amount of 154.97 million euros.
Inclusion of companies in 2004 include the assets relating to the companies acquired by Telefónica Móviles from BellSouth, which gave rise to an increase in costs of 701.50 million euros. As with intangible assets, Telefónica Móviles appraised the property, plant and equipment acquired as part of the purchase of the BellSouth operators in order to recognize them at fair value.
Among the investments made in 2005 and 2004 were additions by Telefónica de España of 1,073.08 and 911.32 million euros, respectively. These were mainly to develop the RIMA network (high performance IP network) and launch ADSL and, more recently, to provide integrated broadband services and solutions. The company has invested 2,440.61 million euros since launching broadband services in August 2001 (1,988.61 million euros at year-end 2004).
Also included are the enlargement and rollout of the GSM and GPRS networks, as well as the Telefónica Móviles Group operators UMTS network.
Translation differences reflect the impact of exchange rate movements on opening balances. The effect of exchange rates on movements in the year is included in the appropriate column for each movement.
Depreciation in 2005 and 2004 based on the various assets estimated useful lives (see Note 4.e) totaled 5,223.24 million and 4,558.28 million euros, respectively, of which 3.73 million euros in 2004 corresponded to assets related to discontinued operations.
F-38
At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the following items had been fully depreciated:
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Buildings | 710.25 | 354.45 | ||
Plant and machinery | 26,969.59 | 23,121.34 | ||
Other PP&E | 1,636.18 | 1,744.06 | ||
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Total | 29,316.02 | 25,219.85 | ||
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Telefónica de Españas property, plant and equipment used to provide services currently regulated by the related license cannot be mortgaged without prior authorization by the government.
Telefónica Group companies have taken out insurance policies to reasonably cover the possible risks to which their property, plant and equipment used in operations are subject, with suitable limits and coverage. These policies include certain franchises for local and domestic long-distance networks and subscriber equipment.
Additions in 2005 and 2004 included in-house developments by the Telefónica Group totaling 482.11 and 223.28 million euros, respectively, recorded under Internal expenditures capitalized (see Note 19).
The net amount of Plant, property and equipment temporarily out of service at December 31, 2005 and 2004 totaled 39.37 million and 32.98 million euros, respectively.
(8) FINANCIAL ASSETS
Noncurrent financial assets
The detail of this heading and the corresponding provision at December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
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Other investments |
Other loans |
Derivative financial assets |
Deposits and guarantees |
Prepayments | Provisions | Total | |||||||||||||||
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Balance at 01/01/04 | 1,617.40 | 1,399.50 | 637.61 | 644.55 | 121.85 | (56.92 | ) | 4,363.99 | |||||||||||||
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Additions | 21.60 | 327.46 | 685.42 | 476.93 | 54.22 | (50.43 | ) | 1,515.20 | |||||||||||||
Disposals | (423.38 | ) | (130.81 | ) | (702.98 | ) | (496.34 | ) | (96.15 | ) | 6.44 | (1,843.22 | ) | ||||||||
Inclusion of companies | 0.01 | (12.58 | ) | - | 1.50 | 1.44 | - | (9.63 | ) | ||||||||||||
Exclusion of companies | (0.61 | ) | - | - | - | (0.23 | ) | 12.89 | 12.05 | ||||||||||||
Translation differences | 3.84 | (9.82 | ) | (9.92 | ) | 0.68 | (2.07 | ) | 0.94 | (16.35 | ) | ||||||||||
Fair value restatements | 124.75 | 61.72 | (169.77 | ) | 0.01 | 40.57 | - | 57.28 | |||||||||||||
Transfers | (456.84 | ) | (93.21 | ) | (12.02 | ) | 16.44 | (3.07 | ) | (30.28 | ) | (578.98 | ) | ||||||||
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Balance at 12/31/04 | 886.77 | 1,542.26 | 428.34 | 643.77 | 116.56 | (117.36 | ) | 3,500.34 | |||||||||||||
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Additions | 1,736.13 | 277.17 | 34.14 | 349.82 | 97.91 | (4.39 | ) | 2,490.78 | |||||||||||||
Disposals | (136.09 | ) | (259.96 | ) | (77.79 | ) | (380.56 | ) | (50.16 | ) | 25.33 | (879.23 | ) | ||||||||
Inclusion of companies | - | 8.89 | - | (0.58 | ) | 13.45 | (0.04 | ) | 21.72 | ||||||||||||
Exclusion of companies | - | - | - | (0.14 | ) | - | (0.01 | ) | (0.15 | ) | |||||||||||
Translation differences | 10.05 | 48.23 | 7.60 | 32.92 | 14.57 | (11.93 | ) | 101.44 | |||||||||||||
Fair value restatements | 43.44 | 16.12 | (28.31 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.57 | ) | - | 30.65 | |||||||||||
Transfers | (19.67 | ) | (190.19 | ) | (52.63 | ) | (33.32 | ) | (16.72 | ) | (271.79 | ) | (584.32 | ) | |||||||
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Balance at 12/31/05 | 2,520.63 | 1,442.52 | 311.35 | 611.88 | 175.04 | (380.19 | ) | 4,681.23 | |||||||||||||
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Other investments include the market value of investments in companies where Telefónica does not exercise significant control and for which there is no specific disposal plan for the short term. We would highlight the investment in Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA), valued at 546.13 million euros (472.61 million euros at December 31, 2004).
Additions in 2005 reflects the shares acquired in O2, Plc. on the London Stock Exchange subsequent to the takeover bid launched by Telefónica for 100% of the UK operators share capital. At December 31, 2005, 4.97% of the companys capital had been acquired for 1,265.83 million euros (see Subsequent Events - Note 22).
Meanwhile, in July, Telefónica Internacional, S.A.U. (TISA) acquired 2.99% of the share capital of Chinese operator China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited (CNC) at a price of 11.45 Hong Kong dollars per share, representing a total investment of 240 million euros. In September, TISA acquired a further 2.01% of the Chinese company for 184 million euros. After this second acquisition, the Telefónica Groups holding in the Chinese operator stood at 5%.
Disposals in 2005 include the sale in March of 14.41% of US company Infonet Services Corporation, Inc. The profit on the sale was 80.00 million euros, recognized under Gains on disposal of assets (see Note 19).
Disposals in 2004 correspond mainly to the sale of the shareholding in Pearson Plc.
Also in 2004, Telefónica increased its stake in Portugal Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. to 9.58% . Therefore, it began consolidating the Portuguese operator by the equity method as an investment in an associate (see Note 19 and Appendix II). The impact of this change is recognized in Transfers under Other investments.
Other loans includes mainly the investment of the net level premium reserves of the Groups insurance companies, mainly in fixed-income securities, amounting to 754.68 million and 823.28 million euros at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, carried at market value. It also includes long-term loans to associates (see Note 9).
Derivative financial assets includes the fair value of derivatives to hedge assets or liabilities whose maturity is twelve months or greater, as part of the Groups financial risk-hedging strategy (see Note 15).
Deposits and Guarantees includes mainly 611.88 million euros to cover guarantees at December 31, 2005 (643.77 million euros at December 31, 2004). These deposits will decrease as the respective obligations they are guaranteeing are reduced.
Prepayments refer to amounts already paid but not yet included in the consolidated income statement because the related goods or services have not yet been consumed or their ownership has not been transferred.
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Current financial assets
This heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2005 and 2004 includes mainly the following items:
— | Current financial assets recognized at market value to cover commitments assumed by the Groups insurance companies, amounting to 447.72 million euros at December 31, 2005 (440.96 million euros at December 31, 2004). The maturity schedule for these financial assets is established on the basis of payment projections for the commitments. |
— | Investments corresponding to the Telefónica Móviles Group amounting to 140.16 million euros (525.48 million euros in 2004). |
— | Derivative financial assets not used to hedge non-current balance sheet items expected to mature within less than twelve months, which amounted to 169.64 million euros (466.26 million euros in 2004) (see Note 15). |
— | Current investments of cash surpluses which, given their characteristics, have not been classified as Cash and cash equivalents. |
— | Loans to associates (see Note 9). |
Current financial assets that are highly liquid and are expected to be sold within three months or less are recorded under Cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
(9) INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES, JOINT VENTURES AND OTHER RELATED-PARTIES
Associates
The detail of associates and key financial highlights are:
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Sogecable, S.A. (SPAIN) | 23.83 | 2,380.00 | 2,040.88 | 1,518.96 | 7.73 | 603.48 | 675.94 | 1,077.76 | ||||||||||
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Portugal Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. (PORTUGAL) (1) | 9.84 | 15,511.60 | 11,780.40 | 4,663.80 | 318.60 | 509.81 | 796.07 | 961.65 | ||||||||||
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Lycos Europe, N.V. (NETHERLANDS) | 32.10 | 171.73 | 45.36 | 126.13 | (20.24 | ) | - | 40.60 | 355.20 | |||||||||
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Médi Telecom, S.A. (MOROCCO) | 29.90 | 1,154.92 | 991.36 | 390.58 | 26.43 | 9.82 | 52.63 | 52.63 | ||||||||||
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Sistemas Técnicos de Loterías del Estado, S.A. | 31.75 | 90.19 | 11.59 | 56.85 | 6.38 | - | 23.07 | 23.07 | ||||||||||
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Telefónica Factoring Establecimiento Financiero de | 50.00 | 91.67 | 82.07 | 7.43 | 2.76 | - | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||||||||||
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Mobipay España, S.A. (SPAIN) | 12.41 | 3.17 | - | - | (4.79 | ) | - | 0.42 | 0.42 | |||||||||
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Ipse 2000, S.p.A. (ITALY) | 46.44 | 42.26 | 1,033.59 | - | (1,223.39 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||
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TOTAL | 19,445.54 | 15,985.25 | 6,763.75 | (886.52 | ) | 1,123.11 | 1,664.35 | 2,546.35 | . | |||||||||
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Sogecable, S.A. (SPAIN) | 23.83 | 2,519.99 | 2,351.82 | 1,477.17 | (152.83 | ) | 603.48 | 664.55 | 971.62 | |||||||||
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Portugal Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. (PORTUGAL) | 9.58 | 13,579.61 | 10,533.68 | 6,174.00 | 577.09 | 512.61 | 766.64 | 1,029.08 | ||||||||||
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Lycos Europe, N.V. (NETHERLANDS) | 32.10 | 194.06 | 47.86 | 107.73 | (45.48 | ) | - | 46.57 | 205.64 | |||||||||
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Médi Telecom, S.A. (MOROCCO) | 29.75 | 1,144.38 | 1,010.52 | 324.81 | (26.88 | ) | 9.58 | 43.07 | 43.07 | |||||||||
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Sistemas Técnicos de Loterías del Estado, S.A. | 31.75 | 81.61 | 10.33 | 50.10 | 4.95 | - | 22.57 | 22.57 | ||||||||||
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Telefónica Factoring Establecimiento Financiero | 50.00 | 86.41 | 77.12 | 6.75 | 2.44 | - | 4.80 | 4.80 | ||||||||||
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Mobipay España, S.A. (SPAIN) | 12.35 | 15.91 | 7.94 | 2.92 | (4.61 | ) | - | 0.88 | 0.88 | |||||||||
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Ipse 2000, S.p.A. (ITALY) | 46.23 | 797.68 | 724.88 | 0.56 | (61.84 | ) | - | 32.76 | 32.76 | |||||||||
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Other | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 69.84 | 69.84 | . | ||||||||||
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TOTAL | 18,419.65 | 14,764.15 | 8,144.04 | 292.84 | 1,125.67 | 1,651.68 | 2,380.26 | . | ||||||||||
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The detail of the movements in investments in associates in 2005 and 2004 was as follows:
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Balance at 01/01/04 | 981.32 | ||
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Additions | 578.19 | ||
Disposals | (97.72 | ) | |
Exclusion of companies | (0.24 | ) | |
Translation differences | (47.46 | ) | |
Income (loss) | (50.49 | ) | |
Dividends | (13.84 | ) | |
Transfers | 301.92 | ||
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Balance at 12/31/04 | 1,651.68 | ||
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Additions | 44.69 | ||
Disposals | (7.18 | ) | |
Inclusion of companies | 0.38 | ||
Exclusion of companies | (0.32 | ) | |
Translation differences | 74.19 | ||
Income (loss) | (128.21 | ) | |
Dividends | (36.47 | ) | |
Transfers | 65.59 | ||
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Balance at 12/31/05 | 1,664.35 | ||
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The additions and disposals at December 31, 2005 and 2004 reflect the amounts resulting from transactions detailed in the changes to the consolidation scope (see Appendix II).
As detailed in Appendix II, Telefónica acquired an additional 4.88% shareholding in Portugal Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A., taking a total (direct and indirect) holding to 9.58% at the end of 2004. As a result, Telefónica became the Portuguese operators core shareholder. As a result of this and other significant agreements with the company, the Company was considered to have significant influence and therefore began consolidating Portugal Telecom, S.G.P.S., S.A. by the equity method in 2004. The impact of this change is reflected in Transfers in 2004 (see Note 8).
In the course of 2005, Sogecable, S.A. increased its share capital by 7,560,261 shares with a par value of 2 euros each and bearing an issue premium of 22.47 euros. The Telefónica Group subscribed for 1,801,689 of these shares, paying a total of approximately 44.10 million euros. As result, the Groups shareholding in Sogecable is unchanged, at 23.83% of its total share capital.
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Noteworthy in connection with the balances receivable from associated companies at December 31, 2005 and 2004, is the financing granted to Sogecable, S.A. in accordance with the commitments assumed in relation to the integration of the satellite platforms (see Note 21.b). Other loans Noncurrent financial assets at December 31, 2005 includes 242.37 million euros to Sogecable, S.A. (262.31 million euros at December 31, 2004) (see Note 8).
The figure at year end 2005 also includes 78.18 million euros owed from Medi Telecom and 351.03 million euros from Ipse 2000, S.p.A. (74.17 and 313.69 million euros, respectively, at December 31, 2004).
On January 31, 2006, the Italian Government informed Ipse 2000, S.p.A. of its decision to revoke the UMTS license granted to it in 2000. This impairment was recognized in the 2005 income statement and this investment was completely written off in the Groups balance sheet. Net exposure at December 31, 2004, including financing granted, stood at 136.78 million euros. Share of profit (loss) of associates includes the impact of this decision. In 2005 and 2004, Ipse 2000, S.p.A.s statutory accounts include items previously written off by the Telefónica Móviles Group of 26.09 and 95.04 million euros, respectively, and these are included under Transfers in the preceding table (see Subsequent Events - Note 22).
Joint ventures
On December 27, 2002, having complied with Brazilian regulatory provisions, Telefónica Móviles, S.A. and PT Movéis Servicos de Telecomunicaçoes, SGPS, S.A. (PT Movéis) set up a 50/50 joint venture, Brasilcel, N.V., via the contribution of 100% of the groups direct and indirect shares in Brazilian cellular operators. This company is consolidated in the consolidated financial statements of the Telefónica Group by the proportional method.
The contributions of Brasilcel, N.V. to the Telefónica Groups 2004 and 2005 consolidated balance sheets and income statements are as follows:
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Current assets | 1,242.02 | 948.35 | ||
Noncurrent assets | 3,448.29 | 2,634.30 | ||
Current liabilities | 1,132.16 | 1,156.44 | ||
Noncurrent liabilities | 1,028.98 | 502.09 | ||
Revenues | 1,955.26 | 1,550.83 | ||
Expenses | 1,857.98 | 1,353.16 | ||
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Other related parties
Following is a summary of the main transactions between Telefónica Group companies and significant shareholders of Telefónica, S.A.
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) and subsidiaries comprising the consolidated group:
Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona, La Caixa, and subsidiaries comprising the consolidated group:
(10) TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
The detail of this heading at December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
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Customers | 8,148.92 | 6,570.42 | |||
Receivable from associates | 71.80 | 83.00 | |||
Sundry receivables | 653.88 | 612.97 | |||
Bad debt reserves | (1,712.17 | ) | (1,568.44 | ) | |
Short-term prepayments | 353.32 | 221.80 | |||
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Total | 7,515.75 | 5,919.75 | |||
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Public-sector trade receivables in the countries in which the group operates amounted to 552.31 million euros at December 31, 2005.
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The detail of trade receivables at December 31, 2005 is as follows:
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Trade receivables billed | 5,252.41 | |
Trade receivables unbilled | 2,205.71 | |
Bills of exchange receivable | 690.80 | |
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Total | 8,148.92 | |
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In 2005 the reserves made for bad debt amounted to 498.85 million euros (322.72 million euros in 2004) recorded under Changes in trade provisions of Other expenses (see Note 19).
(11) EQUITY
The detail of the movements in equity accounts in 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
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Balance at January 1, 2004 | 4,955.89 | 7,987.14 | (133.46) | (1,205.65) | - | 11,603.92 | 2,446.28 | 14,050.20 | |||||||||
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Dividends | - | (951.64 | ) | - | (972.53 | ) | 7.65 | (1,916.52 | ) | (949.29 | ) | (2,865.81 | ) | ||||
Net purchase of own equity instruments | - | (1,747.82 | ) | (556.72 | ) | 273.49 | - | (2,031.05 | ) | - | (2,031.05 | ) | |||||
Movements and sales of minority interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | 79.65 | 79.65 | |||||||||
Income and expense recognized in the year | - | - | - | 3,007.65 | (308.28 | ) | 2,691.72 | 301.95 | 3,001.32 | ||||||||
Other movements | - | - | - | 91.69 | (7.65 | ) | 91.69 | 24.12 | 108.16 | ||||||||
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Balance at December 31, 2004 | 4,955.89 | 5,287.68 | (690.18 | ) | 1,194.65 | (308.28 | ) | 10,439.76 | 1,902.71 | 12,342.47 | |||||||
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Dividends | - | (1,296.27 | ) | - | (1,083.15 | ) | 7.17 | (2,372.25 | ) | (396.35 | ) | (2,768.60 | ) | ||||
Capital reduction | (34.76 | ) | (122.68 | ) | 157.44 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
Net movements in own equity instruments | - | (1,769.08 | ) | 159.67 | (74.02 | ) | - | (1,683.43 | ) | - | (1,683.43 | ) | |||||
Purchases and sales of minority interests | - | - | - | (22.66 | ) | - | (22.66 | ) | 1,042.42 | 1,019.76 | |||||||
Transfers | - | (428.82 | ) | - | 428.82 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
Income and expense recognized in the year | - | - | - | 4,262.68 | 2,134.65 | 6,397.33 | 823.65 | 7,220.98 | |||||||||
Other movements | - | - | - | (18.28 | ) | (7.18 | ) | (25.46 | ) | 52.71 | 27.25 | ||||||
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Balance at December 31, 2005 | 4,921.13 | 1,670.83 | (373.07 | ) | 4,688.04 | 1,826.36 | 12,733.29 | 3,425.14 | 16,158.43 | ||||||||
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a) Share capital and share premium
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica S.A.s share capital amounted to 4,921,130,397 euros and consisted of 4,921,130,397 fully paid ordinary shares of a single series and of 1 euro par value each, all recorded by the book-entry system and traded on the Spanish computerized trading system (Continuous Market), where they form part of the Ibex 35 index, on the four Spanish Stock Exchanges (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao) and on the New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, São Paulo and Lima Stock Exchanges.
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On June 15, 2001, authorization was given at the Shareholders Meeting of Telefónica, S.A. for the Board of Directors to increase the Companys capital, at one or several times, within a maximum period of five years from that date, under the terms of Article 153.1 b) of the Spanish Corporation Law (authorized capital) up to a maximum of 2,274.68 million euros, by issuing new ordinary shares, be they ordinary redeemable or of any other type permitted by the Law, with a fixed or variable premium, with or without preemptive subscription rights and, in all cases, in exchange for cash. At December 31, 2005, the Board of Directors had not made use of this authorization.
In addition, at the April 11, 2003 Shareholders Meeting, authorization was given for the Board of Directors to issue fixed-income securities at one or several times within a maximum period of five years from that date. These may be in the form of debentures, bonds, promissory notes or any other kind of fixed-income security either simple or, in the case of debentures and bonds, exchangeable for shares of the Company or of any of the group companies and/or convertible into shares of the Company. At December 31, 2005, the Board of Directors had not exercised these powers, except to approve three programs to issue corporate promissory notes for 2004, 2005 and 2006.
On May 31, 2005, shareholders voted to authorize the derivative acquisition by the Board of Directors of treasury shares, for a consideration, up to the limits and pursuant to the terms and conditions established by the Shareholders Meeting, within a maximum period of 18 months from that date. However, it specified that in no circumstances could the par value of the shares acquired, added to that of the treasury shares already held by Telefónica, S.A. and by any of its controlled subsidiaries, exceed 5% of Telefónicas share capital.
Share capital and share premium in 2005The detail of the movements in these headings in 2005 was as follows:
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Balance at 12/31/04 | 4,955,891,361 | 4,955.89 | 5,287.68 | ||||||
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Capital reduction | 6/6/05 | (34,760,964 | ) | (34.76 | ) | (122.68 | ) | ||
Distribution of treasury shares | 6/28/05 | - | - | (2,571.27 | ) | ||||
Cash dividend | 11/11/05 | - | - | (1,296.27 | ) | ||||
Value of treasury shares | - | - | - | 802.19 | |||||
Merger with Terra Networks, S.A. | - | - | - | (428.82 | ) | ||||
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Balance at 12/31/05 | 4,921,130,397 | 4,921.13 | 1,670.83 | ||||||
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On June 6, 2005, the deed of capital reduction formalizing the implementation by the Companys Board of Directors of the resolution adopted at the Shareholders Meeting on May 31, 2005, was executed. Capital was reduced through the cancellation of treasury shares previously acquired by the Company as authorized at the Shareholders Meeting. As a result, 34,760,964 Telefónica S.A. treasury shares were cancelled and the Companys share capital was reduced by a par value of 34,760,964 euros. Article 5 of the Corporate bylaws was reworded accordingly, to restate share capital at 4,921,130,397 euros as of that date. Likewise, to render null and void the right of opposition provided for in Article 166 of the same Law, it was likewise decided, as permitted by Article 167.3 of the Spanish Corporation Law, to record a reserve for cancelled share capital for an amount equal to the par value of the cancelled shares, which can only be used if the same requirements as those applicable to the reduction of share capital are met. The cancelled shares were delisted on June 9, 2005.
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Share capital and share premium in 2004
The detail of the movements in these headings in 2004 was as follows:
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Balance at 01/01/04 | 4,955,891,361 | 4,955.89 | 7,987.14 | ||||||
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Cash dividend | 11/12/04 | - | - | (951.64 | ) | ||||
Value of treasury shares | - | - | - | (1,747.82 | ) | ||||
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Balance at 12/31/04 | 4,955,891,361 | 4,955.89 | 5,287.68 | ||||||
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In 2004 the Company did not increase or decrease capital.
2005 dividendsAt its meeting of February 23, 2005, Telefónica, S.A.s Board of Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend against 2004 income entailing a fixed gross 0.23 euros for each of the Company’s outstanding shares carrying dividend rights. This dividend was paid on May 13, 2005, and the total amount paid was 1,083.15 million euros.
In addition, on May 31, 2005, shareholders voted a distribution by paying a gross 0.27 per share for each of the Company’s outstanding shares eligible at the payment date, charged against Share premium reserve. This dividend was paid on November 12, 2005, and the total amount paid was 1,296.27 million euros.
At the same meeting shareholders voted to distribute treasury shares from the share premium reserve to Telefónica S.A. shareholders in the proportion of one share for every twenty-five held. This distribution took place on June 28, 2005 giving rise to a 2,571.28 million euro charge against Share premium reserve.
2004 dividendsOn April 30, 2004, an agreement was reached at the Shareholders Meeting to pay a cash dividend against 2003 income of 0.20 euros per outstanding share. This amount was paid on May 14, 2004, and the total amount paid was 972.53 million euros.
Also on April 30, 2004, shareholders voted to distribute 0.20 euros per outstanding share, charged against the share premium reserve. This amount was paid on November 12, 2004, and the total amount paid was 951.63 million euros.
b) Reserves
Legal reserve
Under the revised Spanish Corporation Law, 10% of income for each year must be transferred to the legal reserve until the balance of this reserve reaches at least 20% of share capital. The legal reserve can be used to increase capital provided that the balance of the remaining reserve does not fall below 10% of the increased share capital amount. Otherwise, until the legal reserve exceeds 20% of share capital, it can only be used to offset losses provided other reserves are insufficient for this purpose.
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Revaluation reserves
Revaluation Reserves arose as a result of revaluations made from 1946 to 1987 and of the revaluation made pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 7/1996, June 7.
At December 31, 2005 and 2004 the revaluation amounted to contained 1,357.86 million euros.
Revaluation reserves, with no tax effect, may be used to offset future losses that may arise and to increase capital. From January 1, 2007, they may be allocated to unrestricted reserves, provided the capital gain has been realized. The capital gain will be deemed to have been realized in respect of the portion on which amortization has been taken for accounting purposes or when the revalued noncurrent assets have been transferred or retired.
Consolidation reserves
The movement in this heading corresponds to the prior years retained earnings.
c) Translation differences on consolidation
Translation differences relate mainly to the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the net assets of the companies located abroad after elimination of intergroup balances and transactions (see Note 4-b). They also include exchange rate differences resulting from specific-purpose foreign-currency financing transactions relating to investments in investees and which hedge the exchange rate risk on these investments.
The Company has taken an exemption that allows all translation differences generated up to the IFRS transition date to be reset to zero (see Note 2). The related impact on prior years is recognized in Consolidation reserves.
Appendix I provides the detail of the contribution by Group companies to the translation differences on consolidation.
d) Own equity instruments
At December 31, 2005 and 2004, Telefónica group companies held the following shares in the Telefónica, S.A. parent company:
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Telefónica S.A. owns the only treasury shares in the group. No other group company owns any Telefónica treasury shares.
In 2005 and 2004 the Company bought a total of 230,038,870 and 166,712,310 treasury shares amounting to 2,744.03 million and 2,031.05 million euros, respectively.
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In addition, in 2005 the Company sold 48,503,517 shares for a total of 647.45 million euros and used 29,274,686 shares for the Terra Networks S.A. share exchange, 34,760,964 treasury shares for the capital reduction described above (see Note 2) and 188,096,296 treasury shares for the return of the share premium to shareholders through the delivery of treasury shares. The company also granted 1,525 treasury shares to employees under the EN-SOP share option plan (see Note 19).
The underlying carrying amount of treasury shares is recorded under "Own equity instruments under Equity and the difference with respect to cost is recognized in equity under Other reserves (unrestricted reserves) and Share premium.
e) Equity attributable to minority interestsMinority interests represents the share of minority shareholders in the equity and income or loss for the year of fully consolidated Group companies. The movements in this heading of the 2005 and 2004 consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
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Balance at 01/01/04 | 2,446.28 | ||
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Capital contributions and inclusion of companies | 243.62 | ||
Income (loss) for the year | 309.92 | ||
Translation differences | (7.97 | ) | |
Incorporations and exclusion of companies | (163.97 | ) | |
Dividends paid | (949.29 | ) | |
Other movements | 24.12 | ||
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Balance at 12/31/04 | 1,902.71 | ||
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Capital contributions and inclusion of companies | 1,346.53 | ||
Income (loss) for the year | 381.21 | ||
Translation differences | 442.44 | ||
Incorporations and exclusion of companies | (304.11 | ) | |
Dividends paid | (396.35 | ) | |
Other movements | 52.71 | ||
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Balance at 12/31/05 | 3,425.14 | ||
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Appendix IV provides details of this heading and the movements affecting the main Group companies.
2005Changes in minority interests in 2005 included the first-time consolidation of Cesky Telekom (1,197.80 million euros), the acquisition of 23.20% of Terra Networks (300.35 million euros) following the takeover bid, and profit for the year attributable to minority interests (381.21 million euros).
2004The main movements in minority interests in 2004 were those relating to the distribution of dividends by Telefónica Empresas CTC Chile, S.A., Terra Networks, S.A. and Telesp Participaçoes, S.A.
F-49
Law 62/2003, December 30, on Tax, Administrative, Labor and Social Security Measures, based on the judgment of the European Court of Justice of May 13, 2003, amended the administrative authorization system set out in Law 5/1995, March 23, on the legal regime applicable to the disposal of public shareholdings in certain companies, to which certain corporate transactions and agreements of Telefónica S.A., Telefónica Móviles S.A., Telefónica Móviles España, S.A.U. and Telefónica de España, S.A.U. are subject pursuant to Royal Decree 8/1997, January 10.
The reform introduced a new model for administrative involvement, replacing the system of prior authorization with that of subsequent notification. The cases that must be notified were also reduced.
Specifically, provided no change in control occurs, it is now no longer necessary to notify the sale or encumbrance of shares representing up to 50% of the share capital in transactions concerning (i) Telefónica S.As shares in Telefónica de España S.A.U., (ii) Telefónica S.A.s shares in Telefónica Móviles S.A. and (iii) Telefónica Móviles S.A.s shares in Telefónica Móviles España S.A.U.
Notification is still required, however, for any direct, indirect or triggered acquisition, even through third-party trusts or third-party intermediaries, of shares in Telefónica S.A. or in Telefónica Móviles S.A. when they result in the disposal of at least 10% of the share capital. However, cases constituting mere financial transactions that do not have as their objective the control and/or management of these companies are excluded.
In addition, the disposal or encumbrance by Telefónica de España and Telefónica Móviles España of certain strategic assets located in Spain still have to be notified, except when these transactions are carried out between Group companies.
Pursuant to the reasoned opinion sent by the European Commission to the Spanish government on November 25, 2005, the Spanish Cabinet approved a bill to do away with this framework for the disposal of publicly-owned holdings in certain companies. If passed, this bill would bring forward the end of this system, which in Telefónicas case was scheduled to finish on February 18, 2007.
(12) INTEREST-BEARING DEBT AND LOANSThe details of this heading in the years ending December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
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Issues | 15,834.07 | 16,668.06 | ||
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 18,569.38 | 11,034.57 | ||
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Total | 34,403.45 | 27,702.63 | ||
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Total non-current | 25,167.58 | 17,492.23 | ||
Total current | 9,235.87 | 10,210.40 | ||
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a) Issues
Debentures, bonds and other marketable securities
The details of the movements in the balances relating to issues of debentures, bonds and other marketable debt securities in the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
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Balance at 12/31/2004 | 7,556.99 | 5,235.25 | 1,890.47 | 1,985.35 | 16,668.06 | ||||||
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New issues | 22.33 | 895.86 | 4,615.08 | 17.09 | 5,550.86 | ||||||
Redemptions, conversions and | (2,296.96 | ) | 1,474.81 | (4,043.57 | ) | 0.07 | (7,815.27 | ) | |||
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Restatements and other movements | 193.95 | 1,189.84 | 35.97 | 11.16 | 1,430.92 | ||||||
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Balance at 12/31/2005 | 5,476.31 | 5,846.14 | 2,497.95 | 2,013.67 | 15,834.07 | ||||||
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Long term | 3,907.99 | 5,466.20 | - | 2,013.67 | 11,387.86 | ||||||
Short term | 1,568.32 | 379.94 | 2,497.95 | - | 4,446.21 | ||||||
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The main issues in 2005 were as follows (in millions of euros): Issues by Telefónica de Argentina, S.A.:
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Marketable debentures | 02/08/2005 | 29.03 | ARS | 02/11/06 | 8.00 | % | |||||
Marketable debentures | 02/08/2005 | 13.98 | ARS | 02/11/07 | SURVEY + 2.5 (*) | ||||||
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Issues by Telefónica del Perú, S.A.A.:
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(5th-Series A) | 01/12/2005 | 16.85 | PEN | 01/12/07 | 5.50% | ||||||
Bonds T. Perú 3rd Program | 03/07/2005 | 24.69 | PEN | 12/07/06 | 5.19% | ||||||
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(7th) | 04/20/2005 | 17.28 | PEN | 10/20/06 | 5.50% | ||||||
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Notes | 10/11/2005 | 186.16 | PEN | 04/11/16 | 8.00% | ||||||
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Certificados bursátiles peso bonds | 09/30/2005 | 275.28 | MXN | 09/24/10 | CETES 91 +0.61 | ||||||
Certificados bursátiles peso bonds | 09/30/2005 | 117.8 | MXN | 09/21/12 | 9.25 | ||||||
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Nonconvertible bonds | 05/01/2005 | 144.86 | BRL | 05/01/10 | 104.2% CDI | ||||||
Nonconvertible bonds | 05/01/2005 | 36.21 | BRL | 05/01/09 | 103.3% CDI | ||||||
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The main issues in 2004 were as follows (in millions of euros): Issues by Telefónica de Argentina, S.A.:
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Marketable debentures | 05/05/2004 | 163.26 | ARS | 05/06/05 | 8.05% | ||||||
Marketable debentures | 10/28/2004 | 134.85 | ARS | 10/28/05 | 8.25% | ||||||
Marketable debentures | 10/28/2004 | 65.15 | ARS | 05/02/06 | Floating BADLAR+2.4% | (*) | |||||
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Marketable debentures | 09/01/04 | 1,500.00 | BRL | 09/01/07 | 103.5% CDI (*) | ||||||
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T. Perú 3rd Program (2nd -Series A) | 04/20/04 | 30.00 | PEN | 04/20/07 | 5.3125% | ||||||
T. Perú 3rd Program (3rd ) | 06/30/04 | 30.00 | PEN | 12/30/07 | 8.1250% | ||||||
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Corporate promissory notes
The features of the main corporate promissory note issue program at December 31, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
Millions of euros | Aimed at | Euros | Method of sale |
Limit | Face value | ||
2,000 | Participating entities | 1,000 | 15-day tenders at least once a month |
100,000 | Specific transactions |
The average interest rate on the outstanding position at December 31, 2005, was 2.39% (2.24% at December 31, 2004).
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The features of Telefónica Europe, BVs commercial paper issue program are as follows:
Millions of euros | Aimed at | Face value | Method of sale |
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2,000 | Investors | 500,000USD | Specific transactions |
500,000EUR | Specific transactions | ||
100,000,000JPY | Specific transactions | ||
100,000GBP | Specific transactions |
The average interest rate on the outstanding position at December 31, 2005, was 2.36% (2.27% at December 31, 2004).
In addition, at December 31, 2005 Telefónica del Perú, S.A.A. had a commercial paper issue program with a maximum outstanding limit of 180 million dollars or its equivalent in local currency. As of that date 143 million dollars had not been used, and the remaining 37 million dollars, or its equivalent in local currency, had been drawn down in regular tranches at a weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2005 of 4.40%. At December 31, 2004, 151.8 million dollars had not been used and the remaining 28.2 million dollars or its equivalent in local currency had been drawn down in regular tranches at a 4.55% interest rate.
Telesp has a local bond program, with a maximum limit outstanding of 3,000 million reais, which allows the issue, up to this amount, of commercial paper and local bonds, at any maturity, with interest in reais at fixed rates, floating rates (CDI) or tied to other indices, e.g., inflation (GPI M or CPI A). In 2004, 1,500 million reais were drawn down. No amounts were drawn down in 2005, so until the program ends on October 15, 2006 there are still 1,500 million reais available.
Telesp Celular Participações runs a similar program to Telesp in terms of total issuance, maturity and interest rates for up to 2,000 million reais. In 2005 1,000 million reais were drawn down and further issues up to the remaining value until August 20, 2006, when the program ends.
Other marketable debt securitiesThis heading consists mainly of preference shares issued by Telefónica Finance USA, LLC, with a redemption value of 2,000.00 million euros. These shares were issued in 2002 and have the following features:
F-53
b) Interest-bearing debt
Balances with banks are as follows:
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Loans and other payables (principal) | 4,371.554 | 12,453.50 | 16,825.05 | 3,864.37 | 4,849.39 | 8,713.76 | ||||||
Loans and other payables (interest) | 48.46 | 12.53 | 60.99 | 43.83 | 3.92 | 47.75 | ||||||
Derivative financial liabilities (Note 15) | 369.65 | 1,313.69 | 1,683.34 | 825.21 | 1,447.85 | 2,273.06 | ||||||
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Total | 4,789.66 | 13,779.72 | 18,569.38 | 4,733.41 | 6,301.16 | 11,034.57 | ||||||
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The average interest rate on bank overdrafts and loans at December 31, 2005 was 4.35% (5.31% in 2004). This percentage does not include the impact of hedging arranged by the group.
The most significant financial transactions in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
Item | Amount (millions) |
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Loan to CTC from BBVA | 150.00 | USD | 11/04/05 | 06/21/11 | |||||
Telefónica, S.A. syndicated loan | 6,000.00 | EUR | 06/28/05 | 06/28/11 | |||||
Loan to CTC from Citibank | 150.00 | USD | 05/09/05 | 12/09/08 | |||||
Syndicated loan to Tel. Mvles Perú (1) | 200.00 | USD | 02/25/05 | 02/24/06 | |||||
Syndicated loan to Tel. Mvles Chile (2) | 180.00 | USD | 01/07/05 | 01/05/11 | |||||
ABN Amro Bank N.V. | 377.08 | USD | 11/26/04 | 11/15/10 | |||||
Santander Overseas Bank | 273.93 | USD | 10/28/04 | 10/28/06 | |||||
Telefónica, S.A. syndicated loan from Citibank | 3,000.00 | EUR | 07/06/04 | 07/06/09 | |||||
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(1) This syndicated loan was originally arranged with a number of financial institutions, the first tranche (30 million dollars) on November 28, 2003 and the remaining two tranches (totaling 170 million dollars) on December 8, 2003, i.e., before the acquisition of BellSouths operators in Perú. The entire amount was renewed on February 25, 2005 until maturity on February 24, 2006, to which the guarantee of Telefónica, S.A. was added. On August 25, 2005, 40 million dollars were prepaid, leaving an outstanding balance at the end of 2005 of 160 million dollars.
(2) This syndicated loan was originally signed on April 22, 1997 by Bellsouth, i.e., before Telefónica acquired its operators in Chile. Accordingly, on January 7, 2005 it was modified due to the change in the shareholder structure deriving from the acquisition and including Telefónica, S.A.s guarantee. A one-year maturity was established from this date. On December 29, 2005 the terms were renegotiated again to remove Telefónica, S.A. as an underwriter and extend the maturity to five years, until January 5, 2011.
F-54
Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile concluded the renegotiation of its two syndicated loans in 2005, originally arranged for 180 and 225 million dollars. The maturity of the first, now for 150 million dollars, has been extended from April 2007 to December 2008 and has been adjusted to market rates. The second, also for 150 million dollars, has been rescheduled and rather than maturing in April 2008, with partial repayments from April 2006, now matures in June 2011, with the spread adjusted to market conditions.
On June 28, 2005 Telefónica S.A. arranged a 6,000 million euro syndicated loan with 40 Spanish and international financial institutions maturing June 28, 2011. The loan is denominated in euros and can be drawn down in either euros, US dollars, UK pound sterling, yen, Swiss francs or any other currency subject to prior agreement by the banking institutions. By the end of 2005, the entire amount had been drawn down in various stages.
On November 26, 2004, Telefónica, S.A. and several branches of ABN Amro Bank N.V. entered into a credit facility agreement amounting to 377.08 million dollars underwritten by the export credit agencies of Finland ("Finnvera") and Sweden ("EKN"), bearing fixed interest of 3.26% and with final maturity on November 15, 2010. This financing will cover up to 85% of the purchases of network equipment to be made by Telefónica Móviles Group companies from Ericsson and Nokia.
In addition, Santander Overseas Bank granted financing of 273.93 million dollars, underwritten by Telefónica, S.A., to Telefónica Móviles subsidiary in Colombia to refinance its debt. The financing bears a floating interest rate tied to three-month Libor plus a spread of 0.125% . This amount was renewed in October 2005.
On July 6, 2004, Telefónica arranged a 3,000 million euro syndicated loan with several Spanish and foreign banks. This loan matures in five years (July 6, 2009) and bears interest of Euribor/Libor plus a spread based on the Companys credit rating. The commitments and obligations of the parties are those ordinarily assumed in syndicated financing transactions. In 2005, 1,300 million euros and 392 million dollars were drawn down and in 2004, 500 million euros and 760 million dollars.
The main repayments made in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
Item | Amount (millions) |
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Telefónica, S.A. loan from BSCH | 135.23 | EUR | 11/25/05 | |||
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CTC loan from ABN (*) | 150.00 | USD | 11/04/05 | |||
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Telefónica, S.A. loan from BSCH | 97 | EUR | 07/07/05 | |||
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Telefónica, S.A. loan from BSCH | 50.35 | EUR | 03/17/05 | |||
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Repayment of BSCH syndicated loan (Tranche A) | 254.25 | EUR | 02/19/04 | |||
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Early repayment of BSCH syndicated loan (Tranche A) | 120.00 | EUR | 01/30/04 | |||
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(*) This loan was refinanced by BBVA as indicated in the table of main financial transactions.
In 2004, Telefónica, S.A. made an early repayment and a prepayment on the 1,200 million euro syndicated loan arranged in 1999 with several financial institutions, the first amounting to 120 million euros on January 30 and the second amounting to 254.25 million euros on February 19. Both were made to Banco Santander Central Hispano (BSCH) from the A tranches of the syndicated loan.
F-55
Some of the financing arranged by various Telefónica group companies is subject to compliance with certain financial covenants. All the covenants were being complied with at the date these consolidated financial statements were drawn up.
The maturity schedule of interest-bearing debt at December 31, 2005 is as follows:
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Loans and other payables | 4,371.55 | 1,121.45 | 1,035.10 | 3,214.90 | 285.76 | 6,796.29 | 16,825.05 | |||||||
Interest payable | 48.46 | 12.51 | 0.02 | - | - | - | 60.99 | |||||||
Financial derivative liabilities | 369.65 | 166.18 | 221.52 | 51.34 | 763.20 | 111.45 | 1,683.34 | |||||||
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Total | 4,789.66 | 1,300.14 | 1,256.64 | 3,266.24 | 1048.96 | 6,907.74 | 18,569.38 | |||||||
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At December 31, 2005 the Telefónica Group had total financial facilities available from all sources of over 4,500 million euros (7,500 million euros at December 31, 2004), plus options to reschedule various existing finance facilities. It also had a 18,000 million pounds sterling syndicated loan arranged but not yet drawn related to the O2 takeover (see Subsequent Events - Note 22).
Foreign-currency loansThe detail of foreign-currency loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004, along with the equivalent value in euros, is as follows:
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US dollars | 5,892 | 4,540 | 4,415.39 | 3,305.50 | ||||
Brazilian reais | 530 | 877 | 96.45 | 242.27 | ||||
Argentine pesos | 129 | 191 | 36.20 | 47.06 | ||||
Colombian pesos | 120,017 | 90,172 | 44.53 | 27.77 | ||||
Yen | 46,616 | 45,488 | 267.65 | 351.55 | ||||
Chilean pesos | 67,057 | 125,363 | 110.65 | 165.48 | ||||
New soles | 507 | 363 | 125.35 | 81.21 | ||||
Pound sterling | 1 | - | 2.35 | 0.06 | ||||
Mexican pesos | 42 | 109 | 3.34 | 7.13 | ||||
Other currencies | - | - | 15.94 | 6.56 | ||||
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Group total | - | - | 5,177.85 | 4,234.59 | ||||
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(13) TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
The details of this heading are as follows:
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Trade creditors | - | 6,911.97 | - | 5,553.09 | ||||
Advances received on orders | - | 20.95 | - | 79.18 | ||||
Other payables | 438.21 | 1,922.61 | 533.58 | 1,422.93 | ||||
Deferred revenues | 690.00 | 818.28 | 666.50 | 604.67 | ||||
Payable to associates | - | 44.75 | - | 36.18 | ||||
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Total | 1,128.21 | 9,718.56 | 1,200.08 | 7,696.05 | ||||
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The breakdown of current and non-current deferred revenues at December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
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Deferred revenues | 616.05 | 818.28 | 1,434.33 | 564.81 | 604.67 | 1,169.48 | ||||||
Capital grants | 73.95 | - | 73.95 | 101.69 | - | 101.69 | ||||||
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Total | 690.00 | 818.28 | 1,508.28 | 666.50 | 604.67 | 1,271.17 | ||||||
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The amount recognized for connection fees covers the amount of customer connection charges not yet taken to the income statement. It will be recognized as income over the remaining estimated period of the customer relationship.
The 2005 consolidated income statement includes 42.30 million euros under Sales and revenues from services in respect of connection fees deferred from previous years.
Deferred connection fees levied in 2005 were 32.94 million euros.
Capital grants:The details of capital grants not yet recognized in income are as follows:
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Grantor | 12/31/05 | 12/31/04 | ||
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Government and regional bodies: provincial and municipal governments, etc. | 8.14 | 13.78 | ||
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ERDF 94/99 Program | 38.33 | 84.18 | ||
ERDF 00/06 Program | 26.16 | - | ||
Other | 1.32 | 3.73 | ||
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The detail of Other payables - Current at December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
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Dividends payable by Group companies | 255.81 | 148.53 | ||
Payables to suppliers of property, plant and equipment | 408.94 | 390.48 | ||
Guarantees and deposits | 39.03 | 45.66 | ||
Unpaid employee compensations | 620.93 | 443.13 | ||
Other non-financial non-trade payables | 597.90 | 395.13 | ||
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Total | 1,922.61 | 1,422.93 | ||
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Employee benefits | 2,501.49 | 122.66 | (543.66 | ) | 0.45 | 8.64 | 2,089.58 | |||||
Services rendered | 159.18 | 23.42 | (15.84 | ) | - | (7.20 | ) | 159.56 | ||||
Staff restructuring | 2,744.84 | 689.98 | (429.98 | ) | - | 16.63 | 3,021.47 | |||||
Other provisions | 2,002.15 | 147.88 | (284.62 | ) | 100.81 | (883.59 | ) | 1,082.63 | ||||
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Total | 7.407,66 | 983,94 | (1.274,10 | ) | 101.26 | (865.52 | ) | 6,353.24 | ||||
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Employee benefits | 2,867.49 | 191.43 | (577.98 | ) | 26.44 | (5.68 | ) | 2,501.49 | ||||
Services rendered | 150.03 | 26.76 | (17.62 | ) | - | - | 159.18 | |||||
Staff restructuring | 2,322.20 | 778.18 | (376.04 | ) | - | 20.50 | 2,744.84 | |||||
Other provisions | 2,044.33 | 206.42 | (207.35 | ) | 9.80 | (50.95 | ) | 2,002.15 | ||||
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Total | 7,384.05 | 1,202.79 | (1,178.99 | ) | 36.24 | (36.13 | ) | 7,407.66 | ||||
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The main provisions and commitments to employees recorded under this consolidated balance sheet heading are as follows.
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Supplementary employee pensions (a) | 1,923.45 | 2,345.06 | ||
Group life insurance (b) | 11.96 | 12.63 | ||
Technical reserves (c) | 154.17 | 143.80 | ||
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(a) | On July 8, 1992, Telefónica de España reached an agreement with its employees whereby it recognized supplementary pension payments for employees who had retired before June 30, 1992, equal to the difference between the pension payable by the social security system and that which would be paid to them by ITP (Institución Telefónica de Previsión). Once the aforementioned supplementary pension payments had been quantified, they became fixed, lifelong and nonupdateable. 60% of the payments are transferable to the surviving spouse recognized as such as of June 30, 1992, and to underage children. Remaining employees and employees hired after June 30, 1992 have a defined-contribution plan with a fixed contribution of 4.51% of their regulatory base salary plus at least a 2.21% obligatory contribution by the participating employee. There is no provision whatsoever for this plan as it has been externalized in external funds. |
(b) | Serving employees who did not join the pension plan continue to be entitled to receive survivorship benefits at the age of 65. |
(c) | Reserves relating to the insurance policies taken out to cover early retirement of employees who availed themselves of the labor force reduction plans implemented by Telefónica de España in the past and which were externalized. |
The companies bound by these commitments calculated provisions required at 2005 year-end using actuarial assumptions pursuant to current legislation, including the PERM/F-2000 C mortality tables and a variable interest rate based on market yield curves.
In addition, group subsidiary Telecomunicações de São Paulo, S.A. (Telesp) had various pension plan, medical insurance and life insurance commitments with its employees. In 2000, this company and other companies which were formerly included in the Telebras telecommunications system in Brazil entered into negotiations with their employees. The negotiations ended in October 2000 with the conversion of the former defined-benefit pension plan into a new defined-contribution pension plan and the elimination of the life insurance plan. Virtually all serving employees of these companies availed themselves of the new plan. The liability recorded at December 31, 2005, for this item, which amounted to 16.3 million euros, relates to the accrued commitments to be covered through future payments, net of the value of assets covering them (12.3 million euros in 2004).
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica de Argentina and CTC Chile had commitments of 50.4 million euros (compared to 45.2 million euros in 2004).
The movements in Transfers and other in 2005 and 2004 relate mainly to translation differences.
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It corresponds to the amount recorded by Telefónica de España for accrued long-service bonuses to be awarded to employees after 25 years service (159.18 million euros in 2004). Provisions are updated applying actuarial criteria (PERM / F - 2000C tables) and market yield curves.
Staff restructuringIn order to adapt to the competitive environment, in prior years Telefónica implemented early retirement and technology renewal plans, in order to adapt its cost structure to the new environment, and made certain strategic decisions relating to its sizing and organization policy.
In this respect, on July 29, 2003, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs approved a labor force reduction plan for Telefónica de España that includes up to 15,000 job losses in the period from 2003 to 2007, through voluntary, universal and non-discriminatory programs. The approval of the labor force reduction plan was announced on July 30, 2003. In 2005 and 2004, the Company approved a total of 1,877 and 2,417 requests for voluntary severance, for which provisions amounting to 577.92 million and 706.68 million euros, respectively, were allocated, with a charge to Personnel expenses in the consolidated income statement. The outstanding balances at December 31, 2005 and 2004, were 3,021.48 million and 2,744.84 million euros, respectively.
These provisions are calculated based on estimates of future payments applying actuarial criteria (PERM / F - 2000C tables) and market yield curves.
Other provisionsThis item includes a 2,371.46 million euro provision recorded in 2002 for value adjustments to UMTS licenses held by group investees in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. The balances, net of the amounts used, at the end of 2005 and 2004 were 437.04 million and 1,128.29 million euros, respectively.
The movements in Other provisions Non-current for 2005 include the impact of applying the 632.40 million euro provision at December 31, 2004 due to impairment of the value of Ipse 2000, SpA, to loans and guarantees provided by Telefónica Móviles Group companies and reported under Non-current financial assets and Current financial assets at a value of 335.45 and 351.03 million euros, respectively.
In addition, certain Group companies, mainly in the Endemol Group, include earn-out clauses in their acquisitions, whereby part of the price is conditional on the newly-acquired company meeting some future target, usually growth in revenue, income, etc. Since a part of the acquisition price is therefore not fixed, estimates are made each year, using variables, some of which may need to be ratified by the sellers, to value the likely liabilities on these transactions and the related goodwill. Amounts provisioned at December 31, 2005, under Non-current Provisions and Current provisions were 319.22 and 15.60 million euros, respectively (19.15 million and 324.84 million euros, respectively, at December 31, 2004).
Finally, Other Provisions in 2005 and 2004 also includes the provisions recorded (or used) by the Group companies to cover the risks inherent to the realization of certain assets, the contingent assets and liabilities derived from their respective business activities and the risks arising from commitments acquired in other transactions.
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(15) DERIVATIVES, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Telefónica Group is exposed to various financial market risks as a result of (i) its ordinary business, (ii) debt taken on to finance its business, (iii) investments in associated companies, and (iv) other financial instruments related to the above commitments.
The main market risks affecting the Group are as follows:
1. | Exchange rate risk | |
Exchange rate risks arise mainly from two sources. The first is Telefónicas international presence, through its investments and businesses in countries that use currencies other than the euro. These are largely in Latin America, but also in the Czech Republic and, since 2006, in the UK. The second is debt denominated in currencies other than that of the country where the business is conducted or the home country of the company taking on the debt. | ||
2. | Interest rate risk | |
This arises from changes in (i) financial expenses on floating rate debt (or short-term debt likely to be renewed), due to changes in interest rates and (ii) the value of long-term liabilities at fixed interest rates (whose market value rises as interest rates fall). | ||
3. | Share price risk | |
This arises from changes in the value of equity investments that may be bought, sold or otherwise involved in transactions, from changes in the value of derivatives associated with such investments, from treasury shares and from equity derivatives. |
The Group is also exposed to liquidity risk if a mismatch arises between its financing needs (operating and financial expense, investment, debt redemptions and dividend commitments) and its sources of finance (revenues, divestments, credit lines from financial institutions and capital market operations). The cost of finance could also be affected by movements in the credit spreads (over benchmark rates) demanded by lenders.
Finally, there is so-called country risk (which overlaps with market and liquidity risks). This refers to the possible decline in assets, cash flows generated or cash flows returned to the parent company as a result of political, economic or social instability in the countries where Telefónica Group operates, especially in Latin America.
Telefónica Group actively manages these risks with a view to stabilizing:
Where these aims conflict, the Groups financial management will decide which should be given priority.
Telefónica uses derivatives to manage risks, basically on exchange rates, interest rates and shares.
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The core aim of the Groups exchange rate risk management policy is to offset (at least partly) any losses in the value of assets related to Telefónicas business due to declines in exchange rates versus the euro, with savings on the euro value of foreign denominated debt (which will decline simultaneously). The degree of hedging (i.e., the proportion of foreign currency debt as a percentage of foreign currency assets) tends to be higher in the following circumstances:
- | the closer the estimated correlation between the value of the asset and the value of the currency, |
- | the cheaper the estimated cost of hedging, measured as the difference between the additional financial expenses of borrowing in the local currency and the expected depreciation of the local currency versus the euro, and |
- | the more liquid the local currency and derivative markets. |
In general, the correlation between asset values and the exchange rate is closer when cash flows generated by the asset in the early years of the investment represent a large proportion of its estimated value.
The groups primary method of protecting itself against future depreciation of Latin American currencies versus the euro is to take on debt denominated in Latin American currencies. At December 31, 2005, debt denominated in Latin American currencies was nearly 5,400 million euros. However, this debt is not evenly distributed as a proportion of cash flows generated in each country. Its future effectiveness as a hedge of exchange rate risks therefore depends on which currencies suffer devaluations.
The group further protects itself against declines in Latin American exchange rates affecting its assets through the use of dollar-denominated debt, either in Spain (where such debt is associated with the investment as long as it is considered to be an effective hedge) and in the country itself, where the market for local currency financing may be inadequate or non-existent. At December 31, the Group had dollar-denominated debt equivalent to 2,999 million euros.
The Group also manages exchange rate risk by seeking to minimize the negative impact of any remaining exchange rate exposure on the income statement. Such exposure can arise for any of three reasons: (i) a thin market for local derivatives or difficulty in sourcing local currency financing which makes it impossible to arrange a low-cost hedge (as in Argentina for example), (ii) financing through intra-group loans, where the accounting treatment of exchange rate risk is different from that for financing through capital contributions, (iii) as the result of a deliberate policy decision.
In 2005 exchange rate management resulted in gains of 162.0 million euros, mostly because it was decided not to fully hedge the dollar loans granted to Latin American subsidiaries. This resulted in a gain from these currencies appreciation against the dollar and the dollars appreciation against the euro.
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In addition, in 2005 the Group booked the acquisition of 69.4% of Cesky Telecom for the equivalent of 3,658 million euros. This acquisition was financed from debt, a significant part of which (equivalent to 1,839 million euros) was translated through exchange rate derivatives into synthetic Czech crown debt. This means that a significant part of the acquisitions value remained exposed to the risk of fluctuations in the crown/euro exchange rate. This position was taken deliberately and reflected the same bullish outlook on the Czech economy that had motivated the acquisition in the first place. Between the acquisition date and December 31, 2005 the crown rose by 3.5% versus the euro.
The acquisition in January 2006 of UK company O2 plc was financed with a multi-currency loan agreed to in 2005. The final currency structure of the liabilities from this acquisition will take into account the contribution to O2s value from its euro zone businesses (Germany and Ireland). It will also take account of the imperfect correlation between the value of the UK business and the euro/sterling exchange rate, which makes it inadvisable to fund the purchase wholly in sterling.
Interest rate riskTelefónicas financial expenses are exposed to changes in interest rates. In 2005, the rates applied to the largest volumes of short-term debt were based on the Euribor, Brazilian SELIC, dollar Libor and Chilean UF. At December 31, 2005, 55% of total debt (or 66% of long-term debt) was at rates fixed for more than one year. Of the remaining 45% (either floating rate or at rates fixed for less than one year), 14% had interest rates capped for more than one year (16% of long-term debt). At December 31, 2004, 83% of long-term debt was at fixed rates. New debt taken on in 2005 has created a new exposure to long-term rates applying at the time of borrowing or hedging: notably, the 6,000 million euro syndicated loan and the associated interest rate swaps used to fix the financial expense.
Finally, early retirement liabilities were discounted to present value over the year using the implied interest rate curve on the swap markets. The decline in interest rates has increased the size of these liabilities.
Finance costs in 2005 were 1,634.33 million euros, 0.3% less than in 2004. Stripping out the impact of exchange rate differences, however, the figures for 2005 and 2004 would be 1,796.4 and 1,462.1 million euros, respectively. This means that, at constant currency, interest expenses were 22.9% higher in 2005 than in 2004. Most of this rise is due to the 18.6% rise in total average net debt to 29,533.9 million euros at December 31, 2005, including early retirement commitments. The rest is due to the rise in Brazilian interest rates (average SELIC of 19.14% in 2005 compared to 16.38% in 2004) and in Latin American debt, following acquisitions of cellular operators in 2004 and the start of 2005. The figure for financial expenses in 2005 gives an average cost of average total net debt of 5.5%, or 6.1% stripping out exchange rate gains.
The acquisition of O2 plc for nearly 17,900 million pounds sterling, funded by a syndicated loan that was then refinanced, will raise the Groups interest rate exposure and introduce a new exposure to sterling. In January 2006 Telefónica issued long-term bonds for 4,000 million euros and 1,250 million pounds sterling with the aim of extending the average maturity of its debt. Interest rates were fixed at similar levels to those used to value the newly acquired O2 (see Subsequent Events - Note 22).
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One of the equity risks to which Telefónica is exposed is on the price of its own share. This arises from the share buyback program notified in October 2003 and renewed in April 2005, for a value estimated at 6,000 million euros to 2007 (inclusive), which depends on the generation of cash flows and on the share price.
At December 31, 2005, Telefónica S.A. held more than 136 million treasury shares (see Note 11) and had call options on 56 million more, expiring in the first four months of 2006. This option strategy affords some protection against a rise in share price that would reduce the number of shares it could buy with the preallocated funds. The maximum possible financial loss given the strategy in place is the premium on the options, if the share price is lower than the option strike price at maturity. On the other hand, in such a case Telefónica could buy shares more cheaply on the market.
Telefónica is also exposed to fluctuations in the share price of its investees, especially where these fall outside its core business and could be sold.
Liquidity riskTelefónica seeks to match the schedule for its debt maturity payments to its capacity to generate cash flows to pay them, allowing some leeway. In practice this translates into two key principles:
1. | Group debt must have a longer average maturity than the time it will take to earn the cash to pay it (assuming internal projections are met, and all cash flows generated go to pay down debt rather than dividends or acquisitions). |
2. | The Group must be able to pay all commitments over the next 12 months without recourse to new borrowing or the capital markets (although including firm credit lines arranged with banks), assuming budget projections are met. |
At December 31, 2005, the average maturity of the Groups 30,066.9 million euros net financial debt was 5 years. As announced at the conference held for investors in April 2005, Telefónica Group expects to generate more than 36,000 million euros in the four years from 2005-2008, assuming exchange rates remain at their 2004 levels. This therefore fulfils the first of the two principles: the Group can repay all its debt in less than four years, which is earlier than its average maturity date.
In addition, gross debt maturing in 2006 (8,824 million euros) is less than the financing available. Financing available is calculated as the sum of: i) financing available at December 31 of 3,561 million euros (current financial investments of 1,348 million euros and 2,213 million euros in cash), ii) forecast cash flow for 2006 (expected to be higher than in 2005 at 6,975 million euros), iii) unused credit lines arranged with banks whose initial maturity is over one year or extendible at Telefónica Groups option (3,029 million euros at December 31 including Cesky Telecom and Endemol, B.V.), and iv) 1,264 million euros in credit lines with an initial maturity of over one year or extendible at Telefónicas option that were used to buy shares in O2 plc, transferable to the 18,500 million pounds sterling syndicated loan put in place to fund the O2 acquisition. This structure allows sufficient leeway for the company to maintain its current dividend distribution policy and its share buyback program.
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The O2 plc acquisition makes it appropriate to analyze liquidity beyond 2006 and estimate possible additional sums maturing in 2007. After exercise of the extension option these could be 2,175 million pounds sterling (around 3,175 million euros). This is because it has been possible to cancel part of the syndicated loan arranged to make the acquisition (see Note 22) due to i) an adjustment in the cost of acquisition to near 17,900 million pounds sterling, ii) requests to exchange O2 shares for loan notes, and iii) the January 2006 long-term bond issue which raised 4,000 million euros and 1,250 million pounds sterling. The size of the loan was therefore reduced to 14,175 million pounds of which only 2,175 million cannot be extended beyond October 2007.
In addition, nearly 2,400 million euros of long-term debt is due to mature in 2007, giving a figure of around 5,500 million euros, similar to net maturities in 2006 (gross maturities less cash). This figure will change, however, as a result of the refinancing scheduled for 2006, which will have two contradictory impacts:
- | an increase in maturities in 2007 due to short-term renewal of part of the debts maturing in 2006 (especially commercial paper) and |
- | a reduction in 2007 maturities due to the raising of long-term finance (bonds and loans) largely to pay off the syndicated loan taken out to acquire O2 plc. |
The use of long-term financing exposes the Group to financial market risks both in terms of volumes and expense. Fluctuations in financial expense are due not only to changes in benchmark rates (on sovereign bonds and swap rates) but also to changes on the credit spread paid over these benchmarks.
That said, given the scale of 2007 maturities, the Group should be able to meet its second principle to cover its 12-month commitments with available finance at the end of 2006, assuming operations generate cash flow as expected.
The O2 acquisition has also made it more important to be able to access credit rapidly, cheaply and on good terms.
To do this Telefónica has defined two targets as key to its financial policy:
1- | To maintain a minimum credit rating of BBB+/Baa1, |
2- | To maintain net debt and similar financial commitments equal to or less than 2.5 times OIBDA (operating income before depreciation and amortization) in the medium term. |
The group is currently rated BBB+ by Standard & Poors, Baa1 by Moodys and A- by Fitch. Pro-forma analysis using unaudited data to September 2005 (as though the O2 acquisition had already taken place by then) shows a net financial debt level of 3 times OIBDA.
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The main credit ratings at the end of 20051are as follows:
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I | 15,276.4 | ||||
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II | Free cash flow | 7,108.1 | |||
III | Capex | 4,409.9 | |||
IV | Telefónica S.A. dividends | 2,379.5 | |||
V=II+III-IV | Retained cash flow (before capex) | 9,138.5 | |||
VII | Pro forma OIBDA | 15,733.1 | |||
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A | Interest-bearing debt | 30,067.0 | |||
B | Guarantees | 449.0 | |||
C | Net commitment from labor force reduction | 3,057.7 | |||
D=A+B+C | Total debt + Commitments | 33,573.7 | |||
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Interest-bearing debt/Pro forma OIBDA | 1.91 | ||||
Total Debt + Commitments/Pro forma OIBDA | 2.13 | ||||
Retained cash flow (before capex)/Total Debt + Commitments | 27.23% | ||||
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Deducting the amount spent on O2 shares in 2005 reduces debt to 28,803 million euros. This would improve debt/pro forma OIBDA ratios by 0.08 percentage points and cash flow/total debt + commitments by 1.07 percentage points.
Country riskLatin American sovereign risk priced into the market at the end of 2005 was less than 280bps, an all-time low2, due to a number of macroeconomic developments. GDP grew by over 4% in 2005, continuing a trend of high and stable growth that has seen per capita income in the region rise by 11% since 2003, its highest growth rate since the 1970s. In addition, this growth has occurred with no rise in inflation (6%) and, most importantly, with the current account showing a record surplus of 30,000 million US dollars.
True, the favorable climate of international growth and high raw materials prices have produced clear improvements in the regions terms of trade (31% above the 1990s average), helping drive export growth of near 10%. This inflow of export earnings has been accompanied by a sharp rise in remittances from expatriate workers to 47,400 million dollars.
The current account surplus, equal to 1.3% of GDP, has been further strengthened by 47,000 million dollars of direct foreign investment. This has made it possible to cancel 42,000 million dollars of foreign debt and accumulate 35,000 million dollars in international reserves, the highest level since 1990. In other words, the region has taken advantage of the favorable climate to address its weakest points of external vulnerability: high foreign debt and low reserves.
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2 Source: JP Morgan EMBI
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In addition, some regional governments have taken advantage of recent surplus liquidity and appetite for emerging market risk to swap external debt for domestic debt on favorable terms (Argentina, Colombia and Perú) or to redeem debt issued on foreign markets (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Panama and Perú) and thereby increase debt maturities in the long term and the percentage of foreign debt denominated in local currency (especially in Mexico and Brazil).
These measures designed to bring the regions credit rating up to investment grade have been reflected in the lowest levels of country risk ever discounted by the markets, a 4% increase in the real trade-weighted exchange rate of the region versus the rest of the world and lower ratios of public borrowing to GDP (42.9%) . This in turn has boosted investor confidence and allowed a return to the historical high levels of investment of 1998 (near 23% of GDP), before the slump that lasted until 2002.
Although the macro-economic scenario looks stable and the economic policies being followed seem to us appropriate, Latin America still presents a number of micro-economic risks that distinguish it from the more developed countries. These notably include regulations, a bureaucratic way of doing business and rigid markets for some factors of production. These prevent the continent achieving higher levels of growth through investment and productivity. Also there needs to be greater change to the tax, education and health systems to build on the human development achieved in the last few years if the region is to meet the World Banks Millennium Development Goals.
Despite the improved economic climate mentioned above and the positive outlook for the region, Telefónica continues to monitor carefully the risk of unforeseen impairments to the value of its Latin American assets from possible social, economic or political instability. It has done this by pursuing two lines of action (in addition to its normal business practices):
1. | By partly matching assets to liabilities in its Latin American companies, not guaranteed by the parent company, such that any loss of the assets would also reduce liabilities, |
2. | By repatriating funds generated in Latin America where there seems to be no adequately profitable opportunity to reinvest them in the future business development in the region. |
Regarding this first point, Telefónicas Latin American companies now have external net debt unguaranteed by the Spanish companies of 2,716 million euros, 9% of the Groups total net financial debt, with Brazil (1,583 million euros) and Argentina (760 million euros) particularly prominent.
Some ex-BellSouth companies had other debt guaranteed by Telefónica S.A. left over from the acquisition process. Part of this has now been refinanced without guarantees. In December 2005, for instance, the Chilean mobile subsidiary agreed to a credit of nearly 180 million dollars (without parent company guarantees) to replace another similar-sized loan guaranteed by Telefónica S.A. This was included in the total external debt without recourse in Latin America (although the replacement actually took effect at the start of January). In addition, Telefónicas Peruvian mobile subsidiary refinanced a 200 million dollar loan, originally underwritten by Telefónica S.A., in the course of 2005 and at the start of 2006, without a guarantee from the parent company, for its outstanding balance at December 31 of 163 million dollars (not included in non-recourse Latin American debt at December 31).
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In addition, exceptionally, Telefónica S.A. guaranteed a certificados bursàtiles (peso bond) issuance program for up to 12,000 million Mexican pesos by its indirect subsidiary Telefónica Finanzas de México, S.A. de C.V. The amount issued under this program at December 31, 2005 came to 5,000 million pesos. Subsequent issues have raised this to 11,500 million pesos. The figure given for non-recourse Latin American debt includes neither this program nor the total unused cash at December 31. The special factors that led to the guarantee being extended in this case are:
- | Difficulties in making contributions from Telefónica Group either in capital (there is a minority shareholder) or in debt (for tax reasons). |
- | Impossibility of raising sufficient external finance at reasonable cost. This is because the company has embarked on a long expansion phase, which means it is experiencing operating losses due to the heavy marketing spending and investment in infrastructure involved. |
- | Possibility of legally implementing the guarantee without creating a structural subordination for other Telefónica creditors (from the point of view of the rating agencies). |
Regarding the second point repatriation of funds Telefónica repatriated a net 1,684 million euros from Latin America (excluding Mexico) in 2005 mostly in dividends (884 million euros) and the rest as interest or repayments on loans to Latin American subsidiaries or management fees. Moving in the other direction, finance continued to flow into Mexico mainly to fund Telefónica Móviless capex (261 million euros) and OIBDA losses (159 million euros).
Finally, the exposure of Telefónica S.A.s OIBDA to other countries has altered slightly as a result of final completion of the Bell South subsidiary takeover in early 2005 and the Cesky Telecom purchase. The largest contributors to OIBDA are now the euro zone (61.8%), Brazil (18.5%), Argentina (4.7%), Chile (4.2%), Venezuela (3.9%) and Perú (3.8%). Exposure to the Czech Republic was around 3% of Telefónica Group 2005 OIBDA.
Derivatives policyAt December 31, 2005, the nominal value of outstanding derivatives with external counterparties came to 58,134.5 million euros. This figure is inflated by the use in some cases of several levels of derivatives applied to the nominal value of a single underlying derivative. For instance, a foreign currency loan can be hedged into floating rate, and then each interest rate period can be fixed using an FRA. Even using such techniques to reduce the position, it is still necessary to take extreme care in the use of derivatives to avoid problems arising through error or a failure to understand the real position and its associated risks.
The Groups derivatives policy emphasized the following points:
i. | Derivatives based on clearly identified underlying elements. |
Acceptable underlying elements include profits, income and cash flows in either a companys operating currency or another currency. These flows can be contractual (debt and interest payments, settlement of foreign currency payables, etc.), reasonably certain or foreseeable (investment program, future debt issues, commercial paper programs, etc.). The acceptability of an underlying element in the above cases does not depend on whether it complies with IFRS requirements for hedged items, as is required in the case of certain intra-group transactions, for instance. Parent company investments in subsidiaries with operating currencies other than the euro also qualify as acceptable underlying elements. |
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Economic hedges, i.e. hedges with a designated underlying element and which in certain circumstances offset fluctuations in the underlying element, do not always meet the requirements and effectiveness tests laid down by the various accounting standards for treatment as hedges. The decision to maintain positions that cease to qualify as effective or fail to meet other requirements will depend on the marginal impact on the income statement and how far this might compromise the aim of a stable income statement. In any event the results are recognized on the income statement. On this point, in 2004 hedging relationships were adjusted to take into account the different treatment of certain transactions under IFRS from the previous GAAP, so as to maintain the full economic hedge while limiting the combined impact of the hedge and its underlying element in the income statement. |
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ii. | Matching of the underlying element to one side of the derivative. This matching basically applies to foreign currency debt and derivatives hedging foreign currency payments by group subsidiaries. The aim is to eliminate the risk arising from changes in foreign currency interest rates. Nonetheless, even when the aim is to achieve perfect hedging for all cash flows, the lack of depth to certain markets, especially in Latin American currencies, has meant that historically there have been mismatches between the terms of the hedges and those of the debts they are meant to cover. Telefónica Groups intention is to reduce these mismatches, wherever this does not entail disproportionate transaction costs. Where no perfect match is possible for these reasons the aim is to modify the financial duration of the foreign currency underlying element to minimize foreign currency interest rate risk. Sometimes, the timing of the underlying element as defined for derivative purposes may not be exactly the same as the timing of the contractual underlying element. |
iii. | Identity of the company contracting the derivative and the company that owns the underlying. Generally, Telefónica aims to ensure that the hedging derivative and the corresponding underlying element or risk should belong to the same company. Sometimes, however, the holding companies (Telefónica S.A., Telefónica Móviles S.A. and Telefónica International S.A.) have taken out hedges on behalf of a subsidiary that owns the underlying element. Such transactions fail to meet IFRS hedging criteria and resulting gains or losses are therefore recognized in the income statement. The main reasons for separating the hedge and the underlying element were possible differences in the legal validity of local and international hedges (as a result of unforeseen legal changes) and the different credit ratings of the counterparties (whether group companies or the banks). |
iv. | Capacity to measure the derivatives market value using the valuation systems available to the Group. Telefónica uses a number of tools to measure and manage risks in derivatives and debt. These include notably Kondor+, licensed by Reuters, which is widely used in financial institutions, and MBRM specialist financial calculator libraries. |
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v. | Sale of options only when there is an underlying exposure. Options can only be sold when: i) there is an underlying exposure (on the balance sheet or associated with a highly probable external cash flow) that would offset the potential loss for the year if the counterparty exercises the option, or ii) the option is part of a structure in which another derivative offsets any loss. The sale of options is also permitted in option structures where, at the moment they are taken out, the net premium is either positive or zero. For instance, it would be allowed to sell short-term options on interest rate swaps that entitle the counterparty to receive a certain fixed interest rate, below the level prevailing at the time the option was sold. This would mean that if rates fell and the counterparty exercised its option, Telefónica would swap part of its debt from a floating rate to a lower fixed rate and would in addition have received a premium. |
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o | Variations in market interest rates (either money-market rates, credit spreads or both) that affect the value of the underlying element or the measurement of the cash flows. | ||
o | Variations in exchange rates that change the value of the underlying element in the companys operating currency and affect the measurement of the cash flow in the operating currency. | ||
o | Variations in the volatility of any financial variable, asset or liability, that affects either the valuation or the measurement of cash flows on debt or investments with embedded options whether or not these options are separable. | ||
o | Variations in the valuation of any financial asset, particularly shares of companies held in the available-for-sale portfolio. | ||
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o | Hedges can cover the whole or part of the value of the underlying element. | ||
o | The risk to be hedged can be for the whole period of the transaction or for only part of the period. | ||
o | The underlying element may be a highly probable future transaction, or a contractual underlying element (loan, foreign currency payment, investment, financial asset, etc.) or a combination of both that defines an underlying element with a longer term. This may on occasion mean that hedges have longer terms than the contractual underlying elements that they cover. This happens when Telefónica enters into long-term swaps, caps or collars to protect itself against interest rate rises that may raise the financial expense of its promissory notes, commercial paper and some floating rate loans which mature earlier than their hedges. These floating rate financing programs are highly likely to be renewed and the company commits to this by defining the underlying element in a more general way as a floating rate financing program whose term coincides with the maturity of the hedge. |
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o | Fair value hedges. | ||
o | Cash flow hedges. These can be set at any value of the risk to be hedged (interest rates, exchange rates, etc.) or for a defined range (interest rates between 2% and 4%, interest rates above 4%, etc). In this last case, the hedging instrument used is an option and only the intrinsic value of the option is recognized as an effective hedge. Changes in the time value of the option are taken to earnings. | ||
o | Hedges on net investment by consolidated subsidiaries. Generally such hedges will be put in place by Telefónica S.A. and the other Group holding companies. Wherever possible, these hedges are implemented through real debt in foreign currency. Often, however, this is not possible as many Latin American currencies are non-convertible, making it impossible for nonresident companies to issue local currency debt. It may also be that the debt market in the currency concerned is too thin to accommodate the required hedge (Czech crown, UK pound sterling), or that an acquisition is made in cash with no need for market finance. In these circumstances the Group uses derivatives, either forwards or cross-currency swaps, to hedge the net investment. Pay fixed-rate foreign currency cross-currency swaps are valued using the forward method (the interest spread and changes in value of the derivative due to movements in interest rates are taken to equity). Pay floating rate foreign currency swaps are valued by the spot method (the interest spread and changes in value of the derivative due to movements in interest rates are taken to earnings). As an exception to this general rule, for currencies with high interest spreads to the euro (such as Brazil) the Group opts for short-term structures (around 1 year) and uses the spot method even when it is paying fixed-rate foreign currency, to make the income statement easier to understand. Hedges using forwards are analyzed on a currency by currency basis. Where technical market issues arise or the perception of exchange rate risk changes, the Group may decide to cancel the designation of a position as a hedge early, irrespective of its maturity. Similarly, for hedging positions nearing maturity (less than 3 months) for technical market reasons such as liquidity, etc., maturity may be brought forward (by taking an offsetting position or selling the derivative in the market). If it has been decided not to renew the hedge, the designation will be cancelled and the operation can then be treated as effectively the same as the hedge reaching maturity. Otherwise, the hedge can be renewed early, in which case the first hedges designation is cancelled and the new hedge designated in its stead. Sometimes, a derivative-based hedge may be renewed using foreign currency debt instruments. | ||
| Hedges can comprise a combination of different derivatives. |
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| There is no reason to suppose management of accounting hedges will be static, with an unchanging hedging relationship lasting right through to maturity. In fact, hedging relationships may change to allow appropriate management that serve the Groups stated principles of stabilizing cash flows, stabilizing net financial income/expense and protecting the Groups share capital. The designation of hedges may therefore be cancelled, before maturity, either because of a change in the underlying element or because of a change in perceived risk on the underlying asset. Derivatives included in these hedges may be reassigned to new hedges where they meet the effectiveness test and the new hedge is well documented. |
The main guiding principles for risk management are laid down by Telefónica Groups Corporate Finance Department and implemented by company CFOs (responsible for balancing the interests of each company and those of the Group). The Corporate Finance Department may allow exceptions to this policy where this can be justified, normally when the market is too thin for the volume of transactions required or on clearly limited and small risks. New companies joining the Group as a result of mergers or acquisitions may also need time to adapt.
Details of derivatives contracted by the Group are as follows:
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Interest rate hedges | (58.73 | ) | 228.60 | 318.62 | 106.05 | 9,685.19 | 10,338.46 | ||||||
Cash flow hedges | 69.72 | 180.93 | 318.62 | 106.05 | 8,428.64 | 9,034.24 | |||||||
Fair value hedges | (128.45 | ) | 47.67 | - | - | 1,256.55 | 1,304.22 | ||||||
Exchange rate hedges | 729.54 | 7,020.84 | 77.64 | (342.82 | ) | 2,366.50 | 9,122.15 | ||||||
Cash flow hedges | 718.96 | 8,217.20 | 77.64 | 36.51 | 2,366.50 | 10,697.84 | |||||||
Fair value hedges | 10.58 | (1,196.36 | ) | - | (379.33 | ) | - | (1,575.69 | ) | ||||
Interest and exchange rate hedges | 354.28 | 511.16 | 404.72 | 816.01 | 631.55 | 2,363.44 | |||||||
Cash flow hedges | 111.39 | 70.67 | 52.32 | 481.03 | 224.27 | 828.28 | |||||||
Fair value hedges | 242.89 | 440.49 | 352.40 | 334.98 | 407.28 | 1,535.16 | |||||||
Hedge of net investment in foreign operations | 127.53 | (904.56 | ) | (81.06 | ) | (274.59 | ) | (1,136.37 | ) | (2,396.58 | ) | ||
Derivatives not designated as hedges | 50.55 | (420.72 | ) | (277.83 | ) | (88.70 | ) | 197.45 | (589.80 | ) | |||
Interest rate | 13.94 | (79.03 | ) | 110.35 | 87.01 | 226.46 | 344.79 | ||||||
Currency | 12.60 | 386.59 | (214.71 | ) | (47.84 | ) | 40.58 | 164.62 | |||||
Interest and exchange rate | 24.01 | (728.28 | ) | (173.47 | ) | (127.87 | ) | (69.59 | ) | (1,099.21 | ) | ||
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For exchange rate hedges, a positive amount means payment of operating vs. foreign currency.
Details of derivative products taken out at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are provided in Appendix VI.
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(16) TAX MATTERS
Consolidated tax group
Pursuant to a Ministerial Order dated December 27, 1989, since 1990 Telefónica, S.A. has filed consolidated tax returns for certain Group companies. In 2005, the consolidated tax group comprised 48 companies (54 in 2004).
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
The detail of the movements in these headings in 2005 and 2004 was as follows:
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Balance at January 1, 2005 | 8,957.14 | 1,642.61 | |||
Additions | 1,838.76 | 788.90 | |||
Disposals | (2,696.68 | ) | (610.48 | ) | |
Transfers | (57.57 | ) | 62.77 | ||
Net international movements | 198.55 | 269.01 | |||
Company movements and others | 144.47 | 324.63 | |||
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Balance at January 1, 2004 | 9,568.80 | 1,339.23 | |||
Additions | 1,194.85 | 535.62 | |||
Disposals | (1,909.28 | ) | (220.47 | ) | |
Transfers | 54.86 | (5.05 | ) | ||
Net international movements | 0.19 | (32.02 | ) | ||
Company movements and others | 47.72 | 25.30 | |||
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At December 31, 2005, the Telefónica tax group has 515.35 million euros (519.81 million euros in 2004) of unused tax deductions from the years 1999 to 2005, in addition to those that could derive from investments made in 2005 and that are currently being evaluated by the Company.
The tax loss carryforwards in Spain at December 31, 2005 at the main Group companies totaled 11,562.60 million euros, of which 10,913.79 million, 113.77 million and 49.91 million were incurred in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. These can only be offset over 15 years. The financial statements include a 3,152.35 million euro deferred tax asset corresponding to 9,006.71 million euros of tax loss carryforwards.
At December 31, 2004 the tax loss carryforwards in Spain at the main Group companies totaled 18,140.23 million euros, of which 15,848.57 million, 1,128.38 million and 633.42 million were incurred in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. These can be offset over 15 years. The balance at December 31, 2004 includes a 4,473.34 million euro deferred tax asset corresponding to 12,780.97 million euros of tax loss carryforwards.
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The 2002 income return included a negative adjustment for 2,137.24 million euros from Telefónica Móviles. This arose through the transfer of certain holdings acquired in previous years where the market value differed from the carrying amount as a result of having implemented Article 159 of the Corporation Law. However, as past rulings by the tax authorities differ from the interpretation being put forward by the company, no adjustment has been made to the financial statements in this respect. From Terra Networks España and Terra Networks Asociadas, the Group had unused tax losses at December 31, 2005 of 375.49 million and 31.16 million euros, respectively.
In connection with the sale of the holding in Lycos Inc. (see Appendix II), Terra Networks, S.A. (now Telefónica, S.A.) recognized a tax asset of 272 million euros in 2004, which was included in the total tax asset of 306 million euros recognized in 2004. This tax asset arose from the difference between the sale price of Lycos Inc. shares for 88 million euros and the carrying amount of the capital increase held to acquire the company, net of adjustments (mainly provisions for impairment) which had already been considered tax deductible prior to the sale.
In addition, the company has begun procedures to file a higher tax loss for 2004, of up to 7,418 million. It is arguing that for tax purposes the Lycos Inc. shares received should be valued at market value, rather than carrying amount, in conformity with Article 159 of the Spanish Corporation Law. However, as the tax authorities have opposed such claims in other similar cases and the final decision remains uncertain, no booking has been made for this concept as of the date of preparation of these consolidated financial statements.
Temporary differences
Temporary differences are generated as a result of the difference between tax bases of the assets and liabilities and their respective carrying amounts. Deductible temporary differences, tax deductions and credits and tax loss carryforwards give rise to deferred tax assets on the balance sheet, whereas taxable temporary differences in tax bases give rise to deferred tax liabilities. Details of the sources of deferred tax assets and liabilities from temporary differences recorded at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
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equipment | 77.57 | 452.93 | 109.10 | 652.43 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 162.69 | 769.01 | 77.80 | 1,149.74 | ||||||
Personnel expenses | 1,791.54 | 8.58 | 1,744.95 | 11.05 | ||||||
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accounts receivable | 142.26 | (2.41 | ) | 186.17 | (1.93 | ) | ||||
Provisions | 538.83 | 156.19 | 545.97 | 137.43 | ||||||
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Taxes payable and tax receivables
Current taxes payable and tax receivables at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
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Tax withholdings | 78.15 | 89.52 | ||
Indirect taxes payable | 966.96 | 811.97 | ||
Social Security | 177.74 | 171.02 | ||
Current income taxes payable | 818.35 | 629.65 | ||
Other | 150.42 | 122.78 | ||
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Total | 2,191.62 | 1,824.94 | ||
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Recoverable taxes and excess charges and others | 6.59 | 6.84 | ||
Indirect tax receivables | 710.70 | 632.41 | ||
Current income taxes receivable | 522.34 | 371.31 | ||
Other | 208.63 | 58.93 | ||
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Reconciliation of the book profit before taxes to the taxable income
The reconciliation of the book profit before taxes to the taxable income for corporate income tax purposes and the determination of the corporate income tax expense for 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
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Book profit before taxes | 6,796.21 | 4,866.40 | ||||
Tax expense at prevailing statutory tax rate (1) | 1,831.16 | 1,661.17 | ||||
Changes in tax expense from new taxes | 26.25 | 98.64 | ||||
Permanent differences | 672.14 | (93.23 | ) | |||
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Changes in deferred tax charge due to changes in tax rate | 2.18 | (0.23 | ) | |||
Capitalization of tax deduction and tax relief | (176.51 | ) | (169.14 | ) | ||
Capitalized tax assets from previous years | (373.63 | ) | (51.08 | ) | ||
Losses not recognized against tax | 65.74 | 0.96 | ||||
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Disposals of tax assets for losses or tax credits and tax relief | 39.48 | 41.67 | ||||
Increase/(decrease) in tax expense arising from temporary differences | (53.91 | ) | 44.91 | |||
Consolidation adjustments | (59.64 | ) | (69.21 | ) | ||
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Adjustment to income tax for changes in previous years tax settlement | (4.11 | ) | 48.32 | |||
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Corporate income tax charge | 1,969.15 | 1,512.78 | ||||
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Current tax expense | 2,657.63 | 1,742.35 | ||||
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Deferred tax expense | (688.48 | ) | (229.57 | ) | ||
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Permanent differences arise mainly from events that produce taxable income not recognized in the consolidated income statement.
The capitalization of tax deductions mainly include the 163.12 million euros used by the Spanish Tax Group in the year (double tax treaties and export promotion activity deductions). The use of prior years tax credits in 2005 derives mainly from the tax losses in Colombia and Argentina.
Tax losses were also generated in 2005 that are not recognized as deferred tax assets given that tax consolidation is not applicable in the Brazilian and Mexican wireless business (in Mexico due to the impact of the minority shareholding).
On September 25, 2002, tax inspections began on the books of several companies included in Tax Group 24/90, of which Telefónica, S.A. is the parent company. The taxes open to inspection are corporate income tax (for the years from 1998 to 2000) and VAT and tax withholdings and prepayments relating to personal income tax, tax on income from movable capital, property tax and nonresident income tax (1998 to 2001). The tax audits were concluded in 2005 with a final tax assessment, signed under protest, of approximately 135 million euros. This is not expected to give rise to material liabilities on the Telefónica Group consolidated financial statements as the Company expects to be successful in its appeal against the assessment presented before the Central Economic-Administrative Tribunal.
The years open for review by the tax inspection authorities for the main applicable taxes vary from one consolidated company to another, based on each countrys tax legislation, taking into account their respective statute-of-limitations periods. In Spain, as a result of the tax audit currently in progress, the Tax Group has the following years open for review: the years since 2002 for tax withholdings and prepayments relating to personal income tax, tax on income from movable capital, property tax, nonresident income tax and VAT; and the years since 2001 for corporate income tax (since 2001 and 2000, respectively, for the other Spanish companies).
In the other countries in which the Telefónica Group has a significant presence, the years open for inspection by the relevant authorities are generally as follows:
— | The last five years in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay and the Netherlands. | |
— | The last four years in Peru, Guatemala and Venezuela. | |
— | The last three years in Chile, El Salvador, Ecuador, the USA and Panama. | |
The tax audit of the open years is not expected to give rise to additional material liabilities for the Group.
(17) | SEGMENT INFORMATION | |
The Telefónica group is structured around the Business Lines it operates. Each is separately managed and organized to suit delivery of the specific products or services it provides. The groups core Business Lines are: | ||
| Telefónica de España: wireline telephony in Spain. | |
| Telefónica Móviles: wireless telephony in Spain and Latin America. | |
| Telefónica Latinoamérica: wireline telephony in Latin America. | |
| Cesky Telecom: integrated telecommunications provider in the Czech Republic. |
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| Telefónica Contenidos: audio-visual media and content in Europe and Latin America. | |
| Directories business: publication, development and sale of advertising for telephone directories throughout Europe and Latin America. | |
| Atento: call centers in Europe, Latin America and North Africa. |
Key information by business segment:
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External sales | 11,019.45 | 15,068.41 | 7,902.02 | 1,035.24 | 1,251.21 | 559.57 | 383.85 | 662.41 | 37,882.16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Inter-segment sales | 720.05 | 1,445.10 | 363.46 | 0.00 | 17.84 | 92.04 | 472.61 | (3,111.10 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||
Other operating income | 351.40 | 269.76 | 269.47 | 21.38 | 74.04 | 2.62 | 2.29 | 427.30 | 1,418.26 | ||||||||||||||||||
Supplies | (3,032.00 | ) | (5,365.45 | ) | (1,922.52 | ) | (285.74 | ) | (732.70 | ) | (67.34 | ) | (76.39 | ) | 1,417.09 | (10,065.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Personnel expenses | (2,695.84 | ) | (799.67 | ) | (762.26 | ) | (137.444 | ) | (205.79 | ) | (120.28 | ) | (579.80 | ) | (355.26 | ) | (5,656.34 | ) | |||||||||
Other operating expenses | (1,596.27 | ) | (4,801.14 | ) | (2,091.85 | ) | (176.76 | ) | (135.40 | ) | (247.33 | ) | (86.20 | ) | 832.35 | (8,302.60 | ) | ||||||||||
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OPERATING INCOME | 2,627.64 | 3,443.00 | 1,965.85 | 164.83 | 240.32 | 195.70 | 88.49 | (167.08 | ) | 8,558.75 | |||||||||||||||||
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Financial income (loss) | (393.47 | ) | (459.08 | ) | (383.58 | ) | (10.82 | ) | (96.73 | ) | (5.29 | ) | (20.24 | ) | (265.12 | ) | (1,634.33 | ) | |||||||||
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Corporate income tax | (737.31 | ) | (946.04 | ) | (319.20 | ) | (35.98 | ) | (49.20 | ) | (65.07 | ) | (16.65 | ) | 200.30 | (1,969.15 | ) | ||||||||||
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Minority interests | (0.46 | ) | 35.24 | (160.80 | ) | - | (9.13 | ) | - | (3.38 | ) | (242.68 | ) | (381.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
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THE YEAR | 1,494.26 | 1,918.91 | 1,106.67 | 118.03 | 78.83 | 125.30 | 48.22 | (444.37 | ) | 4,445.85 | |||||||||||||||||
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INVESTMENT IN PP&E | 1,406.56 | 2,330.44 | 1,061.21 | 147.03 | 135.59 | 24.06 | 42.94 | 320.82 | 5,468.65 | ||||||||||||||||||
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ASSOCIATES | 3.49 | 53.56 | 25.90 | - | 730.85 | 1.01 | - | 849.54 | 1,664.35 | ||||||||||||||||||
SEGMENT ASSETS | 18,474.61 | 26,970.60 | 20,840.19 | 4,282.80 | 3,849.08 | 781.00 | 454.84 | (2,479.35 | ) | 73,173.77 | |||||||||||||||||
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LIABILITIES | 14,337.14 | 20,715.89 | 12,110.50 | 1,008.05 | 2,931.60 | 537.86 | 386.75 | 4,987.56 | 57,015.35 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Other operating income | 343.48 | 199.84 | 589.87 | 25.53 | 2.56 | 4.61 | (32.48 | ) | 1,133.41 | |||||||||||||||
Supplies | (2,789.98 | ) | (3,687.93 | ) | (1,593.34 | ) | (705.03 | ) | (60.73 | ) | (48.82 | ) | 1,248.50 | (7,637.33 | ) | |||||||||
Personnel expenses | (2,716.97 | ) | (555.47 | ) | (655.43 | ) | (213.43 | ) | (118.92 | ) | (402.59 | ) | (432.36 | ) | (5,095.17 | ) | ||||||||
Other operating expenses | (1,478.73 | ) | (3,280.21 | ) | (1,794.64 | ) | (141.19 | ) | (234.51 | ) | (74.59 | ) | 544.07 | (6,459.80 | ) | |||||||||
Depreciation and | (2,367.66 | ) | (1,580.14 | ) | (1,578.73 | ) | (28.86 | ) | (23.80 | ) | (33.69 | ) | (53.15 | ) | (5,666.03 | ) | ||||||||
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Corporate income tax | (554.75 | ) | (864.42 | ) | (292.62 | ) | (35.92 | ) | (61.68 | ) | (6.84 | ) | 303.45 | (1,512.78 | ) | |||||||||
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Minority interests | (0.18 | ) | 25.22 | (327.10 | ) | (5.00 | ) | 0.52 | (1.69 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (309.92 | ) | ||||||||||
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ASSOCIATES | 6.20 | 75.37 | 254.58 | 718.10 | 1.08 | 0.00 | 596.35 | 1,651.68 | ||||||||||||||||
SEGMENT ASSETS | 18,831.49 | 23,197.01 | 19,071.70 | 4,074.93 | 658.03 | 328.94 | (6,083.24 | ) | 60,078.86 | |||||||||||||||
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LIABILITIES | 14,778.30 | 19,370.49 | 12,730.20 | 2,846.15 | 461.58 | 337.26 | (2,787.60 | ) | 47,736.38 | |||||||||||||||
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The items broken down in the tables above were selected to reflect the main factors affecting management and strategic decisions in each segment.
In parallel with its Business Line management structure, Telefónica group also monitors its activities by geographical area with a view to maximizing the efficiency of the various businesses in each region.
Key information by geographical segment:
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Total assets | 122,491.87 | 37,478.56 | 19,624.83 | (106,421.49 | ) | 73,173.77 | |||||
Investments in PP&E | 2,483.47 | 2,674.19 | 180.62 | 13.76 | 5,352.04 | ||||||
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Total assets | 123,069.62 | 29,661.69 | 15,974.86 | (108,627.31 | ) | 60,078.86 | |||||
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(18) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The Company did not discontinue any of its operations in 2005.
In October 2004 Terra Networks S.A. (now Telefónica, S.A.) agreed to sell Lycos Inc. to Daum Communications Corp. for 108 million dollars. For comparison purposes, Lycos results up to the effective date of its sale are recognized under Income (loss) from discontinued operations in the consolidated income statement for 2004.
Lycos Inc.s results in 2004 until the effective date of its sale were as follows:
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Operating income | 82.34 | ||
Operating expense | (93.70 | ) | |
Operating loss | (11.36 | ) | |
Financial income (loss) | (11.60 | ) | |
Share in income/loss of companies consolidated by the equity method | (0.58 | ) | |
Loss before minority interests and tax | (23.54 | ) | |
Corporate income tax | 155.51 | ||
Income from discontinued operation | 131.97 | ||
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The result of the companys disposal was as follows:
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Current assets | 53,29 | ||
Non-current liabilities | (1,65 | ) | |
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Taxable income from the disposal of Lycos was 155.36 million euros.
(19) REVENUES AND EXPENSES
Other income
The detail of this heading is as follows:
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Non-core and other current operating income | 438.98 | 424.86 | ||
Internal expenditures capitalized | 601.34 | 470.25 | ||
Capital grants | 74.80 | 112.37 | ||
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Among gains on asset disposals is a gain obtained from the Telefónica Groups real estate efficiency plan via the selective sale of properties, which generated proceeds of 65.83 million euros in 2005 (34.32 million euros in 2004).
The figure for 2005 also includes the proceeds from the sale of the 14.41% shareholding in US company Infonet Services Corporation, Inc. of 80.00 million euros (see Note 8) and from the offering of Endemol shares of 55.58 million euros (see Note 2).
In 2004, the Group recorded proceeds from the sales of 2.13% of Eutelsat, Terra México and Radio Móvil Digital of 21.43, 10.75 and 10.23 million euros, respectively.
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Other expenses
The detail of this heading in 2004 and 2005 is as follows:
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External services | 6,715.28 | 5,072.03 | ||
Local taxes | 782.65 | 525.29 | ||
Other operating expenses | 228.99 | 225.73 | ||
Changes in operating allowances | 498.85 | 361.83 | ||
Impairment of goodwill (Note 6) | - | 120.67 | ||
Loss on disposal non-current assets | 76.83 | 154.25 | ||
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Research and development costs expenses in 2005 amounted to 47.41 million euros.
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Staff restructuring expenses recorded by the Group include the costs of the Telefónica de España labor force reduction program of 577.92 and 706.68 million euros in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Inclusion in the general social security system
Since January 1, 1992, Telefónica de España S.A.U. and its employees, who were formerly covered by a company employee welfare system, have been transferred to the general social security system. As a result of the inclusion of serving employees in the social security system, Telefónica de España S.A.U. must make additional social security contributions (2.2%) until 2016, based on the serving employees effective contribution bases applicable at each time during that period. These contributions totaled 23.68 million euros in 2005 (24.17 million euros in 2004).
Severance
Wages, salaries and other personnel expenses includes severance payments made to five executives who left the company in 2005 in line with the terms of their senior executive contracts.
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Generally, senior executive contracts are associated with Executive Committee members and include a severance clause entailing three years of salary plus another year based on years of service at the Company. The annual salary comprises fixed compensation and an arithmetical average of the sum of the two most recent variable compensations received by contract.
Supplementary pension plan for employees
Various Telefónica Group companies have arranged a defined-contribution pension plan pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 1/2002, November 29, approving the revised Pension Plans and Funds Law. Under this plan, contributions of between 4.50% and 6.87% of the participating employees regulatory base salary (based on each employees respective hiring date and the company in question) are made to the plan. The obligatory contribution of the employee participant is generally a minimum of 2.2% of the employees regulatory base salary. The scheme uses an individual financial capitalization system.
At December 31, 2005, 45,262 Group employees were covered by the pension plans managed by the subsidiary Fonditel Entidad Gestora de Fondos de Pensiones, S.A. compared to 42,446 at December 31, 2004. The contributions made by the various companies in 2005 amounted to 93.99 million euros (93.55 million euros in 2004).
Number of employees
The following is a breakdown of the Telefónica Groups average number of employees in 2005 and 2004, together with headcount at December 31 each year. The employees shown for each subgroup include the Telefónica Group companies with similar activities in order to present the employees by business.
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Telefónica de España Group | 35,855 | 35,053 | 37,281 | 36,425 | ||||
Telefónica Móviles Group | 22,471 | 22,739 | 14,071 | 19,797 | ||||
Telefónica Internacional Group | 27,381 | 28,856 | 25,951 | 25,905 | ||||
Directories Business | 2,931 | 2,942 | 2,898 | 2,876 | ||||
Cesky Telecom | 9,402 | 10,051 | - | - | ||||
Telefónica de Contenidos Group | 5,735 | 5,734 | 5,520 | 5,860 | ||||
Atento Group | 84,365 | 95,907 | 62,429 | 74,829 | ||||
Terra Networks Group | - | - | 1,997 | 1,584 | ||||
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The figures in the preceding table relate to consolidated companies.
In addition, group company Telefónica de España has filed various appeals for judicial review against the government in connection with a monetary claim relating to healthcare services provided in the years from 1999 to 2003 (inclusive). The company has recorded an account receivable of 90.47 million euros in this regard. Proceedings have likewise been instigated by or against the regulator, some of which are being conducted in the administrative jurisdiction and others before the courts.
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Share-based payments
At year end 2005 Telefónica Group maintained the following shared-based compensation plans based on the share price of either Telefónica, S.A. or one of its subsidiaries.
a) Telefónica, S.A. share option plan targeted at all the employees of certain Telefónica group companies (TIES Program)
February 15, 2005 was the third and final exercise date for the TIES Program, a compensation plan based on the Telefónica S.A. share price involving share subscriptions and granting of share options, targeted at non-executive personnel of Telefónica group and created by resolutions of the Shareholders Meeting of April 7, 2000. However, as the initial reference value was higher than the market price at that time, there were no exercisable options and therefore all options were expired and cancelled and the TIES program was terminated.
Accordingly, the shares which were acquired in the past to cover the plan are relieved of their coverage consideration.
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Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 | 29,792,427 | 4.53 | |||
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In February 2005, in accordance with a report issued by the Board of Directors on the resolutions adopted by the Shareholders' Meeting on April 7, 2000, in connection with item IX on the agenda (relating to the establishment of the TIES Program), Telefónica, S.A. acquired 34,760,964 shares from the two financial institutions acting as agents for the plan. These institutions had subscribed and fully paid in these shares when they were issued with the intention that they would subsequently be delivered to the plans beneficiaries. The shares were then cancelled by resolution of the Shareholders Meeting of May 31, 2005 (see Note 11).
b) Telefónica Móviles, S.A. share option plan (MOS Program)
On October 26, 2000, authorization was given at the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. to establish a corporate share option plan for the executives and employees of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. and its subsidiaries and, in order to facilitate coverage of the Companys obligations to the beneficiaries of the plan, it was resolved to increase the share capital of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. by 11,400,000 euros through the issuance of 22,800,000 shares of 0.50 euro par value each.
Subsequently, at the Shareholders Meeting on June 1, 2001, Telefónica Móviles, S.A. introduced certain modifications and clarifications of the share option plan with a view to making it more attractive and efficient to encourage the loyalty of its beneficiaries.
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Finally, on September 21, 2001, the Board of Directors of Telefónica Móviles S.A. resolved to develop and establish the terms and conditions of the share option plan in conformity with the aforementioned resolutions of the Shareholders Meetings on October 26, 2000 and June 1, 2001. The main features of this plan are as follows:
1. | The plan is open to all the executive directors, executives (including general managers or similar executives) and employees who on December 1, 2001 were working for companies in which Telefónica Móviles, S.A. directly or indirectly, during the term of the plan, (i) has a holding with voting rights of over 50%, or (ii) has the right to appoint over 50% of the members of the Board of Directors. |
Without prejudice to the above, the MOS Program envisaged the possibility of awarding new options at dates subsequent to its initial implementation. In order to carry this out, following the issuance of a report by the Appointments and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors resolved to assign options to both the employees of the new companies which, when joining the Telefónica Móviles Group, met the aforementioned requirements and the employees hired by companies already participating in the MOS Program. The Board also resolved that employees could join the plan until December 31, 2003. Consequently, new beneficiaries joined the plan in 2002 and 2003. In 2003 certain companies were excluded from the MOS Program because they no longer met the related requirements. | |
2. | There are three types of options: |
| Type-A options, with a strike price of 11 euros. | |
| Type-B options, with a strike price of 16.5 euros. | |
| Type-C options, with a strike price of 7.235 euros. | |
Each beneficiary of the program will receive an equal number of type-A and type-B options and a number of type-C options equal to the sum of the type-A and type-B options received. | |
3. | The executive directors and executives who are beneficiaries of the MOS Program must deposit one share of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. for every 20 options assigned to them. |
4. | Each option, regardless of type, entitled its holder to receive one share of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. |
5. | The options may be exercised at a rate of one-third each year from the day after the day on which two, three and four years have elapsed from the option grant date (January 2, 2002). The first exercise period commenced on January 2, 2004. The second period commenced on January 3, 2005. The third and last exercise period commenced on January 3, 2006. |
6. | At the exercise date, the options may be settled, at the beneficiarys request, either (i) through delivery of shares of Telefónica Móviles, S.A., once the beneficiary has paid the option strike price, or (ii) cash settlement. |
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In 2004, in the second exercise period, 778 employees exercised a total of 79,823 options. Of these employees, two beneficiaries opted for settlement by delivery of shares and the remainder by cash settlement. The amount received by these beneficiaries upon the exercise of their options was 109 thousand euros. In addition, in 2004, 859 employees, owning a total of 1,681,928 options, left the program as a result of early settlement or voluntary withdrawal. 844 thousand euros were paid for this option in 2004.
In 2005, in the third exercise period, 1,019 employees exercised a total of 383,116 options. Of these employees, six beneficiaries opted for settlement via the delivery of shares and the remainder for cash settlement. The amount received by these beneficiaries upon the exercise of their options was 320.4 thousand euros. In addition, in 2005, 605 employees, owning a total of 1,307,655 options, left the program as a result of early settlement or voluntary withdrawal. 791.7 thousand euros were paid for this option in 2005.
The total number of beneficiaries of the MOS Program was 6,970 at December 31, 2005. Of these beneficiaries, one is an executive director of Telefónica Móviles, S.A. and 10 are general managers or similar executives. 9,446,373 options had been assigned at December 31, 2005.
The details of the movements in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
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Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 | 11,137,144 | 10.49 | |||
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c) Share option plan of Terra Networks, S.A. (now of Telefónica, S.A.)
The Terra Networks, S.A. share option plan was approved at the Shareholders Meeting on October 1, 1999 and implemented by Board of Directors resolutions adopted on October 18, 1999 and December 1, 1999.
The plan provides, through the exercise of the share options by their holders, for the ownership by the employees and executives of the Terra-Lycos Group companies of a portion of the capital of Terra Networks, S.A. up to a maximum of 14,000,000 shares.
The approval and implementation of this compensation system were notified to the CNMV and were made public through the complete information memorandum verified and registered in the CNMV Official Register on October 29, 1999, and in the Prospectus presented to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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On December 1, 1999 and June 8, 2000, the Board of Directors, pursuant to the powers granted to it at the Shareholders Meeting, implemented the first phase of the plan by granting options to employees of the Terra Group. The main features of these options are as follows:
1. | Each of the share options under the plan entitles the holder (employee or executive) to acquire one share of Terra Networks, S.A. at a strike price of 11.81 euros per share. |
2. | The duration was four years and three months (therefore, it ended on February 28, 2004), and the options could be exercised at a rate of one-third of those granted each year from the second year onwards. |
3. | The exercise of the options is conditional upon the beneficiary remaining a Terra-Lycos Group employee. |
In 2001 the Board of Directors implemented the second phase of the Terra Networks, S.A. share option plan, which was approved at the Shareholders Meeting on June 8, 2000, and launched pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on December 22, 2000, at the recommendation of the Appointments and Compensation Committee based on a proposal of its Chairman, through the assignment of options to executives and employees who were already beneficiaries of the share option plan, in addition to the assignment of options to new employees who had joined the Terra-Lycos Group at that date.
The main features established by the Board of Directors for this assignment were as follows:
1. | Each of the share options under the plan entitles the holder to acquire one share of Terra Networks, S.A. at a strike price of 19.78 euros per share. |
2. | The duration of the Plan was modified by a resolution adopted at the Shareholders Meeting on June 8, 2000, and was set at six years with a two-year grace period. The options can be exercised at a rate of one-quarter of those granted each year from the third year through the sixth year. |
3. | The exercise of the options is conditional upon the beneficiary remaining a Terra Group employee. |
4. | Options were granted to one executive director and four general managers and persons of a similar category, and this was duly notified to the CNMV on December 29, 2000. |
On February 21, 2001, the Board of Directors resolved to modify the resolution adopted on December 22, 2000, in respect of the duration and method of accrual of the share options. Accordingly, the period for the exercise of the options assigned was set at five years, and the options may be exercised at a rate of one-quarter each year from the end of the first year.
On June 7, 2001, a resolution was passed at the Shareholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A. to partially modify the resolution relating to the share option plan that was ratified and approved at the Shareholders' Meeting on June 8, 2000, as regards the extension of the share option plan to executives and directors, and extended the option exercise period to 10 years from that in which they were granted, stipulating that the options could be partially exercised each year during this period. In 2001 the Board of Directors did not extend the option exercise period.
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On July 22, 2004, the Board of Directors of Terra Networks, S.A., after obtaining a favorable report from the Audit and Compliance Committee, resolved to reduce by 2 euros the strike price of the Terra Networks, S.A. share options granted to the beneficiaries of the Terra Groups share option plans, on or after the date of dividend payment with a charge to share premium approved at the Shareholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A., i.e., July 30, 2004.
On December 31, 2004, options on 2,383,820 shares had been assigned to Terra Group employees and executives, all of which relate to the second phase of the option plan since the rights relating to the first phase expired in April. The weighted average share option strike price was 14.21 euros.
On December 31, 2004, the Terra Groups executives held 650,000 share options under the Terra Networks, S.A. share option plan, the weighted average strike price of which is 16.37 euros.
On December 31, 2004, no directors of Terra Networks, S.A. owned share options.
As a result of the Telefónica S.A. and Terra Networks S.A. merger approved at the Shareholders meeting on May 31, 2005 and recorded in the Madrid Mercantile Register on July 16, 2005, Telefónica S.A. took over responsibility for Terra Networks S.A.s outstanding share option plans.
Consequently, the options on Terra Networks, S.A. shares were automatically translated into options on Telefónica S.A. shares in the terms resulting from the exchange ratio of the merger.
The plan provides, through the exercise of the share options by their holders, for the ownership of a portion of the capital of Telefónica, S.A. by the employees and executives who then belonged to the Terra Group companies.
At December 31, 2005, a total of 117,900 call options on Telefónica, S.A. shares had been assigned. After the execution of the merger, the weighted average strike price was 28.28 euros.
The details of the movements in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
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Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 (on Terra | 2,383,820 | 14.21 | |||
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2004 (on Telefónica shares) | 529,738 | 63.95 | |||
Options granted | 33,276 | ||||
Options expired/cancelled | (445,114 | ) | |||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2005 | 117,900 | 28.28 | |||
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d) | Share option plan of Terra Networks, S.A. (now of Telefónica, S.A.) resulting from its assuming the share option plans of Lycos, Inc. |
Under the agreements entered into for the acquisition of Lycos, Inc., it was agreed to exchange options on the shares of Lycos, Inc. for options on the shares of Terra Networks, S.A.
On June 8, 2000, a resolution was passed at the Shareholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A. to take over Lycos, Inc.s share option plan, provided that the two companies merged.
On October 25, 2000, the Board of Directors of Terra Networks, S.A. approved (i) the exchange of options on Lycos, Inc. shares existing prior to the conclusion of the transaction for options on Terra Networks, S.A. shares; (ii) the transfer to Citibank N.A. (Agent Bank) of all the options on Lycos, Inc. shares for their early exercise; and (iii) the entering into of a contract between Terra Networks, S.A. and the Agent Bank in connection with the new Terra Networks, S.A. share option plan.
As a result of the exchange of Lycos, Inc. share options for Terra Networks, S.A. share options, the employees, executives and directors of Lycos, Inc. received call options on 62,540,249 shares of Terra Networks, S.A. owned by the Agent Bank.
On June 7, 2001, a resolution was passed at the Shareholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A. to partially modify the resolution relating to the share option plan, which was ratified and approved at the Shareholders Meeting on June 8, 2000. This change affected the obligations arising from the assumption of the Lycos, Inc. share options by Terra Networks, S.A., following the exchange of shares between the latter and Lycos, Inc., which may be covered with Terra Networks, S.A. shares held by Citibank, N.A., as a result of the exchange of Lycos, Inc. shares held by Citibank, N.A. to cover the share options of the employees and executives of Lycos, Inc.
On December 16, 2003, the Board of Directors of Terra Networks, S.A., pursuant to the powers granted to it at the Shareholders Meetings on June 8, 2000 and April 2, 2003, approved the acquisition by Terra Networks, S.A. of 26,525,732 shares of Terra Networks, S.A. owned by Citibank, N.A. as Agent Bank of the option plans assumed by the Company at the time of the integration of Lycos, Inc. These shares still covered the share options of the Lycos, Inc. employees outstanding as of that date.
On June 22, 2004, a resolution was passed at the Shareholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A. to, inter alia, reduce share capital by 53,052,804 euros for the purpose of canceling 26,526,402 treasury shares. The resolution expressly stated that 26,507,482 of the shares to be cancelled had been acquired by Terra Networks, S.A. from Citibank N.A. and were classified as treasury shares to fund the obligations arising from Lycos Inc. share option plans taken over by Terra Networks, S.A. under section D) of the resolution adopted at the Shareholders Meeting on June 8, 2000, in connection with item five on the agenda (in the revised version approved at the Shareholders Meeting on June 7, 2001).
On July 22, 2004, the Board of Directors of Terra Networks, S.A., after obtaining a favorable report from the Audit and Compliance Committee, resolved to reduce by 2 euros the strike price of the Terra Networks, S.A. share options granted to the beneficiaries of the Terra Groups share option plans, on or after the date of dividend payment with a charge to share premium approved at the Shareholders Meeting of Terra Networks, S.A., i.e., July 30, 2004.
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On July 31, 2004, Terra Networks, S.A. and Korean company Daum Communications executed the contract for the sale of all the Lycos, Inc. shares. The transaction was finally carried out on October 5, 2004, after obtaining the required administrative authorizations and, specifically, approval from the U.S. Antitrust Authorities.
Under the sale contract, Terra Networks, S.A. undertook to continue to assume the obligations arising from the share option plans of Terra Networks, S.A. vis-à-vis the beneficiaries of Lycos, Inc., although Lycos, Inc. would be authorized to perform, for the account and at the expense of Terra Networks, S.A., any action that might be necessary or appropriate in connection with the exercise of the options by the beneficiaries.
At December 31, 2004, the employees, executives and directors of Lycos had exercised 1,089,238 options, and 10,863,239 options remained outstanding, at a weighted average price of 20.39 US dollars.
After the merger of Terra Networks, S.A. with Telefónica, S.A., these options became options on Telefónica, S.A. shares.
At December 31, 2005, employees of Lycos, Inc. had been assigned options on 527,425 shares, at a post-merger weighted average price of 59.57 US dollars.
The details of the movements in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
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Options outstanding at December 31, 2003 | 19,272,198 | 20.77 | |||
Options exercised | (1,089,238 | ) | |||
Options expired/cancelled | (7,319,721 | ) | |||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 (on Terra | 10,863,239 | 20.39 | |||
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(on Telefónica shares) | 2,414,053 | 91.76 | |||
Options exercised | (161,982 | ) | |||
Options expired/cancelled | (1,724,646 | ) | |||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2005 | 527,425 | 59.57 | |||
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e) | Telefónica, S.A. share option plan aimed at employees of Endemol (EN-SOP Program) |
In order to fulfill the commitments assumed by Telefónica, S.A. in the acquisition of the Dutch company Endemol (in mid-2000), and in order to establish a competitive compensation system similar to that in place at other companies in the industry in which Endemol operates, on April 25, 2001, the Standing Committee of the Board of Directors of Telefónica, S.A. approved the establishment of a Telefónica, S.A. share option plan targeted at the employees of Endemol Entertainment N.V. (Endemol) and its subsidiary companies (Endemol Group), known as the EN-SOP Program.
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This program consists of the grant to the beneficiaries (all the Endemol Groups permanent employees on January 1, 2001, who are not participating in another similar share or share option plan), effective January 1, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, of a variable number (based on the various wage and functional categories) of purchase options on Telefónica, S.A. shares. The duration of the options will be four years from the grant date, and the options may be exercised at a rate of one-half each year three and four years after the related grant date.
The total number of options to be delivered each year will be determined by dividing 27,500,000 euros by the annual reference value of the Telefónica, S.A. shares, which will be taken to be the arithmetic mean of the closing prices of the Telefónica, S.A. shares on the Spanish Continuous Market for the last five trading days prior to that on which the Board of Directors of Telefónica, S.A. holds the meeting calling the General Shareholders Meeting.
The option strike price will be the related annual reference value, and the exercise terms will be the customary terms in programs of this nature. The beneficiaries must remain uninterruptedly permanent employees of Endemol until the options are exercised, without prejudice to the regulation of cases of early settlement of the options in certain cases in which the employment relationship is interrupted prior to the exercise of the options.
The options may be settled through the acquisition by the beneficiary of the underlying shares or, alternatively, through a cash settlement.
Under the EN-SOP Program, in 2001 1,281,040 purchase options on Telefónica, S.A. shares were delivered to the employees of the Endemol Group (with the distribution agreed on by the Appointments and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Telefónica, S.A., the governing body responsible for this as established when the resolution to set up this program was adopted), at a strike price of 19.2898 euros per share (annual reference value). In 2001, 972 people were participating in the program.
Under the EN-SOP Program, in 2002 1,933,504 call options on Telefónica, S.A. shares were delivered to the 977 employees of the Endemol Group participating in the program at a strike price of 12.61 euros per share (annual reference value).
In 2003, 2,767,084 call options on Telefónica, S.A. shares were delivered to the 1,048 employees of the Endemol Group participating in the program at a strike price of 9.03 euros per share (annual reference value).
In 2004, 2,246,732 call options on Telefónica, S.A. shares were delivered to the 947 employees of the Endemol Group participating in the program at a strike price of 12.24 euros per share (annual reference value).
In 2005, since the period for the four annual grants of options envisaged in the plan had concluded, no further purchase options on Telefónica, S.A. shares were delivered to the employees of the Endemol Group. In 2005, 919 persons were participating in the program.
As noted, the purchase options on Telefónica, S.A. shares delivered in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 have a duration of four years from the grant date, and the options may be exercised at a rate of one-half each year three and four years after the related grant date.
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The details of the movements in 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
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