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 United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 20‑F

 

    [  ] 

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

 

    [X] 

 

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

For the fiscal year ended: June 30, 2011

OR

 

    [  ] 

 

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

OR

 

    [  ] 

 

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

Date of event requiring this shell company report              

For the transition period from               to              

Commission file number: 128 0-30982

CRESUD SOCIEDAD ANONIMA COMERCIAL INMOBILIARIA FINANCIERA Y AGROPECUARIA

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

CRESUD INC.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

Republic of Argentina

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Moreno 877, 23rd Floor,

(C1091AAQ) Buenos Aires, Argentina

(Address of principal executive offices)

Matías Gaivironsky

Chief Financial Officer

Tel +(5411) 4323-7449 – finanzas@cresud.com.ar 

Moreno 877 23rd Floor

(C1091AAQ) Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

 

 

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

 

Title of each class

 

 

  

Name of each exchange on which registered

 

 

 

American Depositary Shares, each representing

ten shares of Common Stock

 

 

  

Nasdaq National Market of the

Nasdaq Stock Market

 

 

 

Common Stock, par value one Peso per share

 

 

  

Nasdaq National Market of the

Nasdaq Stock Market*

 

 

*

Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

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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 the issuer’s common stock as of June 30, 2011 was 501,562,534

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

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

[X] Yes                       [  ]              No

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.

[X] Yes                       [  ]              No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

[  ] Yes                        [  ]              No

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. (check one):

Large accelerated filer [  ]                             Accelerated filer [X]              Non-accelerated filer  [  ]  

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP  

[  ]

International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board

[  ]

Other  [X] 

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

[  ]  Item 17                [X]             Item 18

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

[  ] Yes                          [X]              No

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
    Page No. 
 
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Information 5
Certain Measures and Terms  5
Presentation of financial and certain other information  5
Market Data 6
  Part I  7
Item 1. Identity of directors, Senior Management and Advisers  7
Item 2. Offer statistics and expected timetable  7
Item 3 d.

Key information 

 7
  A. Selected Consolidated Financial Data  7
  B. Capitalization and Indebtedness  12
  C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds  12
  D. Risk Factors  12
Item 4. Information on the Company  36
  A. History and Development of the Company  36
  B. Business overview 48
  C. Organizational Structure 95
  D. Property, plants and equipment 97
Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments  98
Item 5. Operating financial review and prospects  98
  A. Consolidated operating results  98
  B. Liquidity and Capital Resources 129
  C. Research and Developments, Patents and Licenses  133
  D. Trend Information  133
  E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 137
  F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations  138
  G. Safe Harbor  138
Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and employees  138
  A. Directors and Senior Management  138
  B. Compensation 141
  C. Board Practices  142
  D. Employees  142
  E. Share Ownership  142
Item 7. Major shareholders and related party transactions 143
  A. Major Shareholders 144
  B. Related Party Transactions 145
  C. Interests of Experts and Counsel  148
Item 8. Financial information  148
  A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information  148
  B. Significant Changes  153
Item 9. The offer and listing  153
  A. Offer and Listing Details  153
  B. Plan of Distribution  154
  C. Markets  154
  D. Selling Shareholders  156
  E. Dilution  156
  F. Expenses of the Issue  156
Item 10. Additional information  156
  A. Share Capital  156
  B. Memorandum and Articles of Association  156
  C. Material Contracts  160
  D . Exchange controls  160
  E. Taxation 164
  F. Dividends and Paying Agents  169
  G. Statement by Experts  169
  H. Documents on Display  169
  I. Subsidiary Information  169
Item 11. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk   169
Item 12. Description of securities other than equity securities  173
  Part II  173
Item 13. Defaults, dividend arrearages and delinquencies  173
Item 14. Material modifications to the rights of security holders and use of proceeds  173
Item 15. Controls and procedures  173
  A. Disclosure, Controls and Procedures  173
  B. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting  174
  C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm  174
  D. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting  174
Item 16     174
  A. Audit Committee Financial Expert  174
  B. Code of Ethics  174

 

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C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

174
 

D. Exemption from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

175
 

E. Purchasers of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

175
 

F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

176
 

G. Corporate Governance

176
 

Part III

178
Item 17. Financial Statements 178
Item 18. Financial Statements 178
Item 19. Exhibits 178
 
 
 

 

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Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Information

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “Safe Harbor” for forward looking statements.

This Annual Report contains or incorporates by reference statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of our directors and officers with respect to our future operating performance. Such statements include any forecasts, projections and descriptions of anticipated cost savings or other synergies. Words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. You should be aware that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors (including, without limitations, the actions of competitors, future global economic conditions, market conditions, foreign exchange rates, and operating and financial risks related to managing growth and integrating acquired businesses), many of which are beyond our control. The occurrence of any such factors not currently expected by us would significantly alter the results set forth in these statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely include, but are not limited to:

          changes in general economic, business or political or other conditions in Argentina or changes in general economic or business conditions in Latin America;

          changes in capital markets in general that may affect policies or attitudes toward lending to Argentina or Argentine companies;

          inflation, changes in exchange rates or regulations applicable to currency exchanges or transfers;

          our ability to integrate our business with companies and/or assets we may acquire;

          unexpected developments in certain existing litigation;

          current and future laws and governmental regulations applicable to our business;

          increased costs;

          fluctuations and reductions on the value of Argentina’s public debt;

          unanticipated increases in financing and other costs or the inability to obtain additional debt or equity financing on attractive terms;

          force majeure; and

          the factors discussed under “Risk Factors.”

You should not place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. Our independent public accountants have not examined or compiled the forward-looking statements and, accordingly, do not provide any assurance with respect to such statements. These cautionary statements should be considered in connection with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we might issue in the future. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking statements after filing of this Form to reflect later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Certain Measures and Terms

As used throughout this Annual Report, the terms “Cresud”, “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria, together with our consolidated subsidiaries, except where we make clear that such terms refer only to the parent company.

References to “Tons”, “tons” or “Tns.” are to metric tons, to “kgs” are to kilograms, to “ltrs” are to liters, “Hct” are to hectares, “m2” and “square meters” are the square meters, while in the United States and certain other jurisdictions, the standard measure of area is the square foot (sq.ft). A metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms. A kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds. A metric ton of wheat is equal to approximately 36.74 bushels. A metric ton of corn is equal to approximately 39.37 bushels. A metric ton of soybean is equal to approximately 36.74 bushels. One gallon is equal to 3.7854 liter. One hectare is equal to approximately 2.47 acres and 10.000 square meters. One square meter is equal to approximately 10.764 square feet. One kilogram of live weight beef cattle is equal to approximately 0.5 to 0.6 kilogram of carcass (meat and bones).

As used herein: “GLA or gross leasable area”, in the case of shopping centers, refers to the total leasable area of the property, regardless of our ownership interest in such property (excluding common areas and parking and space occupied by supermarkets, hypermarkets, gas stations and co-owners, except where specifically stated).

Presentation of financial and certain other information

In this annual report where we refer to “Peso”, “Pesos”, or “Ps.” we mean Argentine pesos, the lawful currency in Argentina; when we refer to “U.S. dollars”, or “US$” we mean United States dollars, the lawful currency of the United States of America; when we refer to “Real”, “Reals”, “Rs.” or “R$” we mean Brazilian Real, the lawful currency in the Federative Republic of Brazil; and when we refer to “Central Bank” we mean the Argentine Central Bank.

This Annual Report contains our audited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 and for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (our “Audited Consolidated Financial Statements”). Our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements have been audited by Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L. Buenos Aires Argentina, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report is included herein. We prepare our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements in Pesos and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles used in Argentina, as set forth by the Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (“FACPCE”) and as implemented, adapted, amended, revised and/or supplemented by the Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (“CPCECABA”) (collectively Argentine GAAP). In addition, we must comply with the regulations of the Comisión Nacional de Valores (“CNV”), the National Securities Commission in Argentina, which differ in certain significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Such differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as well as additional disclosures required by US GAAP and Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). See Note 29 to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the principal differences between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP, as they relate to us, and reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of net income and shareholders’ equity.

 

 

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As discussed in Note 2.d) to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, in order to comply with regulations of the CNV, we discontinued inflation accounting as from February 28, 2003. Since Argentine GAAP required companies to discontinue inflation adjustments only as from October 1, 2003, the application of CNV resolution represented a departure from Argentine GAAP. However, due to low inflation rates during the period from March to September 2003, such a departure has not had a material effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

As of June 30, 2011, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima (“IRSA”) has a significant investment in Banco Hipotecario S.A. (“Banco Hipotecario”) that accounts for approximately 14.5% of IRSA’s total consolidated assets.

As discussed in Note 2.b) to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, from July 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008, we acquired an additional 11.57% equity interest in IRSA and we started consolidating IRSA accounts as of that date. Therefore, the separate consolidated financial statements of IRSA are no longer included in this Annual Report. As of June 30, 2011, we have an indirect 29.77% (without considering treasury shares) equity interest in Banco Hipotecario Nacional, through our subsidiary IRSA. In compliance with Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, this Annual Report includes the consolidated financial statements of Banco Hipotecario and Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC (“Metropolitan”), as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the twelve months periods ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

On March 20, 2009, the FACPCE issued Technical Resolution No. 26 “Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”)” which requires that companies under the supervision of the Comisión Nacional de Valores to prepare their financial statements in accordance with IFRS as published by the IASB for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011, including comparative information for earlier periods. There are Consejos Profesionales or standard setters in each provincial jurisdiction in Argentina, which have the power to adopt, reject or modify a resolution issued by the FACPCE. The jurisdiction where we are located is the Federal District. On April 25, 2009, the CPCECABA approved Resolution No. 26. The CNV issued Resolution No. 562/09, as amended by Resolution 576/10, formally adopting application of Resolution No. 26 to its regulated entities for fiscal years beginning on January 1st, 2012. We will be required to prepare our financial statements in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB for our fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Our transition date to IFRS will be July 1, 2011. On April 29, 2010, our Board of Directors approved a plan for implementing IFRS. We are in the early stages of completing a diagnosis of the principal differences between Argentine GAAP and IFRS. We have not quantified the effect any potential change in accounting principles would have on our financial condition or results of operations and therefore can give no assurance that such changes will not have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Certain amounts which appear in this annual report (including percentage amounts) may not sum due to rounding. Solely for the convenience of the reader, we have translated certain Peso amounts into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate quoted by Banco de La Nación Argentina for June 30, 2011, which was Ps.4.110 = US$ 1.00. We make no representation that the Peso or U.S. dollar amounts actually represent or could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at the rates indicated, at any particular rate or at all.

References to fiscal years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are to the fiscal years ended June 30 of each such year.

Market Data

Market data used throughout this annual report were derived from reports prepared by unaffiliated third-party sources. Such reports generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed by such sources to be reliable. Certain market data which appear herein (including percentage amounts) may not sum due to rounding.

 

 

 

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PART I

Item 1.    Identity of directors, Senior Management and Advisers

This item is not applicable.

Item 2.    Offer statistics and expected timetable

This item is not applicable.

Item 3 d. Key information

A. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data has been derived from our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of the dates and for each of the periods indicated below. This information should be read in conjunction with and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Consolidated Financial Statements and the discussion in Operating and Financial Review and Prospects, included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

The selected consolidated statement of income data for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 have been derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements which have been audited by Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L. Buenos Aires Argentina, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Buenos Aires, Argentina, an independent registered public accounting firm.

The selected consolidated statement of income data for the years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 have been derived from our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 and for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008, and 2007 which are not included herein. The selected consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2007 has been derived from our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June, 30, 2008 and 2007 and for the years ended June 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006 which are also not included herein.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2008 and 2007 and for the years ended June 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006 in order to conform to the presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net income, net income per share, shareholders' equity or cash flows.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, we acquired directly or indirectly 1,224,371additional shares of IRSA. Our equity interest in IRSA is 57.70% as of June 30, 2011. We started consolidating the accounts and results of operations of IRSA as from October 1, 2008. Our consolidated financial information for periods prior to October 1, 2008 does not include the accounts of IRSA on a consolidated basis. Therefore, the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow data as of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and for the years then ended are not comparable to prior periods.

 

 

 

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For the years ended on June, 30

 

 

2011(1)

 

2011(15)

 

2010(15)   2009(15)   2008   2007

 

 

(in thousand US$, except for percentages)

 

(in thousand Ps , except for ratios and number of shares)

INCOME STATEMENT DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argentine GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural production income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crops

 

79,959

 

328,630

 

170,848

 

134,179

 

117,474

 

72,426

Beef cattle

 

11,332

 

46,574

 

20,830

 

18,120

 

23,927

 

19,463

Milk

 

7,610

 

31,277

 

26,043

 

20,213

 

18,420

 

10,911

Total agricultural production income

 

98,900

 

406,481

 

217,721

 

172,512

 

159,821

 

102,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of agricultural production:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crops

 

(56,235)

 

(231,126)

 

(159,724)

 

(175,916)

 

(82,151)

 

(51,538)

Beef cattle

 

(6,080)

 

(24,987)

 

(21,850)

 

(16,241)

 

(19,316)

 

(15,050)

Milk

 

(5,831)

 

(23,965)

 

(20,383)

 

(18,286)

 

(14,283)

 

(8,477)

Total cost of agricultural production

 

(68,145)

 

(280,078)

 

(201,957)

 

(210,443)

 

(115,750)

 

(75,065)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross income (loss) from agricultural production

 

30,755

 

126,403

 

15,764

 

(37,931)

 

44,071

 

27,735

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crops

 

83,457

 

343,009

 

194,651

 

164,463

 

86,870

 

53,401

Beef cattle

 

12,387

 

50,909

 

39,274

 

17,646

 

32,432

 

31,967

Milk

 

6,905

 

28,381

 

24,415

 

19,270

 

17,493

 

9,731

Feed lot

 

––

 

––

 

––

 

––

 

––

 

3,102

Others

 

14,124

 

58,048

 

50,497

 

36,045

 

25,786

 

12,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total sales- crops, beef cattle, milk, feed lot and others

 

116,873

 

480,347

 

308,837

 

237,424

 

162,581

 

110,317

Sales of  farmlands

 

20,561

 

84,507

 

18,557

 

1,959

 

23,020

 

29,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crops

 

(74,331)

 

(305,502)

 

(175,629)

 

(144,969)

 

(75,949)

 

(47,350)

Beef cattle

 

(14,120)

 

(58,034)

 

(46,682)

 

(16,237)

 

(30,038)

 

(30,273)

Milk

 

(6,905)

 

(28,381)

 

(24,415)

 

(19,316)

 

(17,630)

 

(9,731)

Feed lot

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,784)

Others

 

(10,069)

 

(41,383)

 

(38,102)

 

(24,210)

 

(17,379)

 

(6,737)

Total cost of sales- crops, beef cattle, milk, feed lot and others

 

(105,426)

 

(433,300)

 

(284,828)

 

(204,732)

 

(140,996)

 

(96,875)

Cost of farmland  sales 

 

(7,276)

 

(29,906)

 

(4,825)

 

(94)

 

(3,006)

 

(7,616)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross income from sales- Agricultural  business

 

24,732

 

101,648

 

37,741

 

34,557

 

41,599

 

35,698

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total sales-Slaughtering / Feedlot

 

30,921

 

127,086

 

 

 

 

Total cost of sales- Slaughtering / Feedlot

 

(29,993)

 

(123,271)

 

 

 

 

Gross income from sales- Slaughtering / Feedlot

 

928

 

3,815

 

 

 

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and development of properties

 

82,986

 

341,074

 

225,567

 

278,107

 

 

Income from lease and service of offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others

 

267,838

 

1,100,813

 

1,111,673

 

737,173

 

 

Total sales Real estate business

 

350,824

 

1,441,887

 

1,337,240

 

1,015,280

 

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the years ended on June, 30

 

 

2011(1)

 

2011(15)

 

2010(15)   2009(15)   2008   2007

 

 

(in thousand US$, except for percentages)

 

(in thousand Ps , except for ratios and number of shares)

Cost of sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales and development of properties

 

(61,531)

 

(252,894)

 

(99,893)

 

(170,529)

 

 

Cost of lease and service of offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others

 

(89,257)

 

(366,845)

 

(402,631)

 

(265,394)

 

 

Total cost of sales

 

(150,788)

 

(619,739)

 

(502,524)

 

(435,923)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross income from sales – Real estate business

 

200,036

 

822,148

 

834,716

 

579,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross (Loss) profit - Agricultural business

 

55,487

 

228,051

 

53,505

 

(3,374)

 

85,670

 

63,433

Gross profit - Slaughtering / Feedlot

 

928

 

3,815

 

 

 

 

Gross profit - Real estate business

 

200,036

 

822,148

 

834,716

 

579,357

 

 

Gross profit

 

256,451

 

1,054,014

 

888,221

 

575,983

 

85,670

 

63,433

Selling expenses

 

(42,873)

 

(176,207)

 

(219,454)

 

(212,482)

 

(14,497)

 

(9,972)

Administrative expenses

 

(62,291)

 

(256,016)

 

(239,678)

 

(134,664)

 

(26,104)

 

(16,628)

Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value

 

11,056

 

45,442

 

33,831

 

9,237

 

886

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories- Beef cattle

 

16,971

 

69,752

 

84,349

 

(860)

 

8,535

 

5,103

Unrealized (loss) gain on inventories- Crops and MAT

 

(3,821)

 

(15,704)

 

1,140

 

(476)

 

(10,878)

 

(3,927)

Unrealized gain on inventories and transactions involving real estate assets

 

277

 

1,140

 

1,091

 

928

 

 

Net income (loss) from retained interest in securitized receivables of Tarjeta Shopping

 

1,145

 

4,707

 

37,470

 

(22,263)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Operating income

 

176,917

 

727,128

 

586,970

 

215,403

 

43,612

 

38,009

Amortization of negative goodwill

 

16,047

 

65,954

 

43,721

 

32,344

 

 

Financial results, net

 

(89,779)

 

(368,992)

 

(201,342)

 

44,656

 

(52,268)

 

(10,458)

Gain on equity investees

 

31,474

 

129,360

 

127,105

 

49,194

 

38,417

 

40,199

Other income and expenses, net

 

(5,552)

 

(22,817)

 

(19,651)

 

(16,448)

 

(4,092)

 

(4,251)

Management fee

 

(5,746)

 

(23,618)

 

(20,601)

 

(13,641)

 

(2,171)

 

(5,485)

Income before income tax and minority interest

 

123,361

 

507,015

 

516,202

 

311,508

 

23,498

 

58,014

Income tax and minimum presumed income tax

 

(30,521)

 

(125,443)

 

(145,952)

 

(92,682)

 

(284)

 

(8,375)

Minority interest

 

(41,121)

 

(169,007)

 

(184,844)

 

(94,210)

 

(266)

 

(277)

Net income for the year

 

51,719

 

212,565

 

185,406

 

124,616

 

22,948

 

49,362

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total sales

 

716,330

 

2,944,117

 

2,144,816

 

1,604,808

 

345,422

 

237,166

Total Cost of sales

 

(422,255)

 

(1,735,466)

 

(1,149,646)

 

(924,289)

 

(267,764)

 

(172,750)

Gross profit

 

294,075

 

1,208,651

 

995,170

 

680,519

 

77,658

 

64,416

Selling expenses

 

(42,621)

 

(175,173)

 

(211,224)

 

(194,009)

 

(14,497)

 

(9,936)

Administrative expenses

 

(93,814)

 

(385,576)

 

(267,675)

 

(154,443)

 

(27,549)

 

(21,878)

Net (loss) from retained interest in securized receivables of Tarjeta Shopping

 

1,274

 

5,236

 

58,115

 

(19,253)

 

 

Gain on bargain purchase and gain for re-measurement of previously held interest at fair value

 

147,138

 

604,737

 

58,471

 

 

 

Disposal of business

 

8,309

 

34,149

 

 

 

 

Others

 

(7,855)

 

(32,284)

 

(14,177)

 

(14,903)

 

(4,582)

 

(2,429)

Operating income

 

306,506

 

1,259,740

 

618,680

 

297,911

 

31,030

 

30,173

Amortization of negative goodwill

 

8,367

 

34,387

 

42,080

 

31,142

 

 

Financial results, net

 

(75,045)

 

(308,433)

 

(207,688)

 

51,602

 

(55,861)

 

(15,753)

(Loss) gain on equity investees

 

36,866

 

151,521

 

95,131

 

(67,206)

 

42,605

 

40,562

Other income and expenses, net

 

(3,383)

 

(13,904)

 

(5,460)

 

864

 

(4,083)

 

(4,126)

Income before income tax and minority interest

 

273,311

 

1,123,311

 

542,743

 

314,313

 

13,691

 

50,856

Income tax and minimum presumed income tax

 

(30,307)

 

(124,562)

 

(91,834)

 

(198,416)

 

2,990

 

(1,244)

Net income for the year

 

243,004

 

998,749

 

450,909

 

115,897

 

16,681

 

49,612

Non-controlling interest

 

58,391

 

239,985

 

257,510

 

(690)

 

(266)

 

(277)

Net income attributable to Cresud

 

184,613

 

758,764

 

193,399

 

116,587

 

16,415

 

49,335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE SHEET DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argentine GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and banks and investments

 

187,107

 

769,010

 

359,887

 

428,000

 

533,087

 

86,772

Trade and other receivables, net

 

181,172

 

744,617

 

692,973

 

590,458

 

91,183

 

77,542

Inventories

 

182,959

 

751,961

 

400,521

 

139,197

 

111,525

 

52,460

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

1,070

 

Total current assets

 

551,238

 

2,265,588

 

1,453,381

 

1,157,655

 

736,865

 

216,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other receivables, net

 

87,427

 

359,324

 

290,438

 

251,822

 

41,365

 

43,237

Inventories

 

87,009

 

357,607

 

204,218

 

251,529

 

76,113

 

68,344

Investments

 

505,815

 

2,078,901

 

1,900,070

 

1,358,605

 

925.972

 

474,022

Property and equipment, net

 

1,297,593

 

5,333,109

 

3,290,221

 

3,309.998

 

266,616

 

245,920

Intangible assets, net

 

19,451

 

79,945

 

88,585

 

55,187

 

22,829

 

23,582

Goodwill , net

 

(180,306)

 

(741,056)

 

(389,025)

 

(408,740)

 

 

Total non-current assets

 

1,816,990

 

7,467,830

 

5,384,507

 

4,818,401

 

1,332,895

 

855,105

Total assets

 

2,368,228

 

9,733,418

 

6,837,888

 

5,976,056

 

2,069,760

 

1,071,879

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

115,141

 

473,229

 

403,743

 

339,894

 

48,467

 

30,936

Loans, mortgages payable, allowances and customer advances

 

386,959

 

1,590,402

 

1,279,090

 

640,255

 

195,600

 

122,750

Salaries and social security contributions, taxes payable and other liabilities

 

73,129

 

300,561

 

245,884

 

333,763

 

18,281

 

14,006

Total current liabilities

 

575,229

 

2,364,192

 

1,928,717

 

1,313,912

 

262,348

 

167,692

Non current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

2,955

 

12,145

 

23,368

 

89,193

 

 

246

Loans, allowances and customer advances

 

534,185

 

2,195,501

 

943,559

 

1,022,880

 

1,803

 

26,491

Salaries and social security contributions, taxespayable and other liabilities

 

146,373

 

601,595

 

349,043

 

301,205

 

42,111

 

51,660

Total non-current liabilities

 

683,514

 

2,809,241

 

1,315,970

 

1,413,278

 

43,914

 

78,397

Total liabilities

 

1,258,743

 

5,173,433

 

3,244,687

 

2,727,190

 

306,262

 

246,089

Minority interests

 

570,912

 

2,346,448

 

1,625,008

 

1,435,982

 

1,160

 

836

Shareholders’ equity

 

538,573

 

2,213,537

 

1,968,193

 

1,812,884

 

1,762,338

 

824,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and banks and Investments

 

187,107

 

769,010

 

342,180

 

400,104

 

533,088

 

86,772

Inventories

 

178,466

 

733,496

 

162,679

 

120,022

 

111,525

 

52,460

Trade and other receivables, net

 

128,736

 

529,106

 

709,008

 

627,503

 

91,184

 

77,542

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

185

 

Non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables

 

143,827

 

591,127

 

426,754

 

338,968

 

41,365

 

43,237

Inventories

 

34,808

 

143,059

 

21,575

 

45,018

 

34,395

 

32,297

Investments

 

523,513

 

2,151,639

 

1,892,619

 

977,547

 

867,033

 

428,121

Property and equipment, net

 

1,331,905

 

5,474,130

 

2,752,085

 

2,716,460

 

266,616

 

414,900

Intangible assets, net

 

9,562

 

39,300

 

70,803

 

65,655

 

22,829

 

23,582

Goodwill, net

 

(54,546)

 

(224,183)

 

183,975

 

179,572

 

 

Total assets

 

2,483,378

 

10,206,684

 

6,561,678

 

5,470,849

 

1,968,220

 

1,158,911

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trade accounts payable

 

77,110

 

316,922

 

366,630

 

356,866

 

48,467

 

30,936

Loans, allowances and customer advances

 

385,900

 

1,586,049

 

1,186,269

 

636,500

 

195,600

 

122,750

Salaries and social security contributions, taxes payable and other liabilities

 

79,120

 

325,183

 

261,063

 

337,385

 

18,281

 

14,006

Total current liabilities

 

542,130

 

2,228,154

 

1,813,962

 

1,330,751

 

262,348

 

167,692

Non current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

12,164

 

49,995

 

24,303

 

88,532

 

 

Loans, allowances and customer advances

 

537,668

 

2,209,816

 

989,008

 

1,060,218

 

148,134

 

4,129

Salaries and social security contributions, taxes payable and other liabilities

 

252,209

 

1,036,578

 

440,516

 

400,775

 

40,929

 

61,181

Total non-current liabilities

 

802,041

 

3,296,389

 

1,453,827

 

1,549,525

 

189,063

 

65,310

Total liabilities

 

1,344,171

 

5,524,543

 

3,267,789

 

2,880,276

 

451,411

 

233,002

Net shareholders’ equity attributable to Cresud

 

598,903

 

2,461,491

 

1,857,653

 

1,535,321

 

1,515,649

 

925,072

Non-controlling interests

 

540,304

 

2,220,650

 

1,436,236

 

1,055,252

 

1,160

 

837

Net shareholders’ equity attributable to Cresud

 

1,139,207

 

4,682,141

 

3,293,889

 

2,590,573

 

1,516,809

 

925,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOW DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argentine GAAP(16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

134,608

 

553,237

 

334,973

 

362,662

 

(20,620)

 

(19,442)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(192,582)

 

(791,512)

 

(550,431)

 

(325,466)

 

(443,828)

 

(28,365)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

186,902

 

768,166

 

179,435

 

(346,606)

 

899,351

 

106,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP (8)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

115,102

 

473,071

 

125,158

 

338,821

 

(34,675)

 

(62,360)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(86,348)

 

(354,889)

 

(490,170)

 

(110,981)

 

(691,282)

 

5,296

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

107,123

 

440,275

 

318,232

 

(241,766)

 

917,833

 

115,814

Effects of exchange rate changes

 

(1,718)

 

(7,059)

 

(28)

 

(71,516)

 

(1,718)

 

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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argentine GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share (2)

 

0.10

 

0.43

 

0.38

 

0.26

 

0.06

 

0.20

Diluted net income per share (3)

 

0.09

 

0.38

 

0.34

 

0.23

 

0.06

 

0.16

Basic net income per ADS (2)(4)

 

1.05

 

4.30

 

3.80

 

2.60

 

0.62

 

2.00

Diluted net income per ADS (3)(4)

 

0.92

 

3.80

 

3.40

 

2.30

 

0.60

 

1.60

 

Weighted – average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

496,560,206

 

486,545,863

 

484,929,612

 

368,466,065

 

247,149,373

 

Diluted weighted – average number of common shares (5)

 

 

558,915,374

 

548,901,031

 

544,172,519

 

385,300,115

 

321,214,392

Dividends paid (6)

 

 

 

69,000

 

60,000

 

20,000

 

8,250

Dividends per share

 

 

 

0.138

 

0.120

 

0.040

 

0.026

Dividends per ADS (4)

 

 

 

1.38

 

1.20

 

0.40

 

0.26

Depreciation and amortization

 

46,392

 

190,672

 

179,711

 

119,939

 

6,474

 

4,459

Capital expenditures (7)

 

41,273

 

169,634

 

199,674

 

317,188

 

28,019

 

29,327

Gross margin (8)

 

41.5%

 

41.5%

 

47.2%

 

40.4%

 

24.8%

 

26.1%

 

Operating margin (9)

 

28.6%

 

28.6%

 

31.2%

 

15.1%

 

12.6%

 

15.6%

Net margin (10)

 

8.4%

 

8.4%

 

9.8%

 

8.7%

 

6.6%

 

20.3%

Ratio of current assets to current liabilities (11)

 

0.96

 

0.96

 

0.75

 

0.88

 

2.81

 

1.29

Ratio of shareholders’ equity to total liabilities (12)

 

0.43

 

0.43

 

0.61

 

0.66

 

5.75

 

3.35

Ratio of non current assets to total assets (13)

 

0.77

 

0.77

 

0.79

 

0.81

 

0.64

 

0.80

Ratio of “Return on Equity” – ROE (14)

 

0.10

 

0.10

 

0.09

 

0.07

 

0.02

 

0.07

U.S GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share (2)

 

0.37

 

1.53

 

0.40

 

0.24

 

0.04

 

0.20

Diluted net income per share (3)

 

0.34

 

1.38

 

0.38

 

0.12

 

0.04

 

0.18

Basic net income per ADS (2)(4)

 

3.72

 

15.30

 

4.00

 

2.40

 

0.45

 

2.00

Diluted net income per ADS (3)(4)

 

3.36

 

13.80

 

3.80

 

1.20

 

0.40

 

1.80

Weighted – average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

496,560,206

 

486,545,863

 

484,929,612

 

368,466,065

 

247,149,373

Diluted weighted – average number of common shares (5)

 

 

558,915,374

 

548,901,031

 

544,165,774

 

388,439,848

 

305,057,442

Gross margin (8)

 

41.1%

 

41.1%

 

46.4%

 

42.4%

 

22.5%

 

27.2%

Operating margin (9)

 

42.8%

 

42.8%

 

28.8%

 

18.6%

 

9.0%

 

12.7%

Net margin (10)

 

25.8%

 

25.8%

 

9.0%

 

7.3%

 

4.8%

 

20.8%

                         

(1) 

Solely for the convenience of the reader, we have translated Peso amounts into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate quoted by Banco de La Nación Argentina for June 30, 2011 which was Ps.4.11 = US$1.00. We make no representation that the Peso or U.S. dollar amounts actually represent, could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at the rates indicated, at any particular rate or at all.

(2)  Basic net income per share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.
(3)  Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares assuming the total conversion of outstanding notes and exercise of outstanding options
(4)  Determined by multiplying per share amounts by ten (one ADS equals ten common shares).
(5)  Assuming (i) conversion into common shares of all of our outstanding convertible notes due 2007 and, (ii) exercise of all outstanding warrants to purchase our common shares and (iii) exercise of the options issued by us by reason of our common stock capital increase.
(6)  The shareholders’ meeting held in December 2010 approved the distribution of a cash dividend for an amount of Ps.69.0 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2011.
(7)  Includes the purchase of farms and other property and equipment; also includes the purchase of fixed assets (including facilities and equipment), undeveloped parcels of land and renovation and remodeling of hotels and shopping centers. Also include escrow deposits held in favor of third parties related to the acquisition of certain fixed assets. Also includesd non cash operations.
(8)  Gross profit divided by the sum of production income and sales
(9)  Operating income divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(10)   Net income divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(11)  Current assets over current liabilities.
(12)  Shareholders’ equity over total liabilities.
(13)  Non-current assets over total assets.
(14)  Profitability refers to Income for the year divided by average Shareholders’ equity.
(15)  The financial data as of June 30, for the year ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 includes the accounts of IRSA on a consolidated basis.
(16)  See change in accounting policy related to statement of cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 in Note 2.J to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this annual report.

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Change in accounting policy related to statement of cash flows

We classified cash flows from interest paid as operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. As part of we's IFRS implementation efforts, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, we changed this accounting policy to treat the cash flows from interest paid as financing activities as permitted also by Argentine GAAP (Technical Resolution No 8). Therefore, we retroactively adjusted as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 year as follows:

 

In addition, under Argentine GAAP, cash outflows for the acquisition of non-controlling interests which do not represent a change in control can be classified either as investing or financing cash flows. In the past, we treated these outflows as financing activities. In an effort to align policies within entities of the Group, we changed the accounting policy to treat these outflows as investing activities. Therefore, we retroactively adjusted as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 year as follows:

 

 

As of June 30, 2010

 

As of June 30, 2009

 

As

Adjusted

As

Previously Issued

 

As

Adjusted

As

Previously Issued

Net cash provided by operating activities

334,973

167,609

 

362,662

248,412

Net cash used in investing activities

(550,431)

(523,439)

 

(325,466)

(316,055)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

179,435

319,807

 

(346,606)

(241,767)

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2008

 

As of June 30, 2007

 

As

Adjusted

As

Previously Issued

 

As

Adjusted

As

Previously Issued

Net cash provided by operating activities

(20,620)

(39,102)

 

(19,442)

(27,290)

Net cash used in investing activities

(443,828)

(443,828)

 

(28,365)

(29,718)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

899,351

917,833

 

106,613

115,814

 

 

Exchange Rates

In April 1991, Argentine law established a fixed exchange rate requiring the Central Bank to sell U.S. Dollars to any individual at a fixed exchange rate of Ps.1.00 per US$1.00. On January 7, 2002, the Argentine congress enacted the Public Emergency Law, abandoning over ten years of fixed Peso-U.S. Dollar parity at Ps.1.00 to US$1.00. After devaluing the Peso and setting the official exchange rate at Ps.1.40 per US$1.00, on February 11, 2002, the government allowed the Peso to float. The shortage of U.S. Dollars and their heightened demand that resulted caused the Peso to depreciate significantly in the first half of 2002. As of December 14, 2011 the exchange rate was Ps. 4.2610=US$1.00 as quoted by Banco de la Nación Argentina at the average of the U.S. Dollar selling rate and U.S. Dollar buying rate. During 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 the Central Bank indirectly intervened in the exchange rate market with the purpose of maintaining a stable parity notwithstanding international volatility. 

The following table presents the high, low, average and period closing exchange rate for the purchase of U.S. dollars stated in nominal Pesos per U.S. dollar.

 

Exchange Rate

 

High(1)

Low(2)

Average(3)

Period Closing(4)

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2005

3.0400

2.8460

2.9234

2.8670

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2006

3.0700

2.8390

2.9800

3.0660

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2007

3.0880

3.0280

3.0663

3.0730

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2008

3.1640

2.9960

3.1196

3.0050

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2009

3.7780

2.9940

3.3862

3.7770

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2010

3.9130

3.6360

3.8255

3.9110

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2011

4.0900

3.9110

3.9810

4.0900

1st quarter ended September 30, 2011

4.2040

4.0900

4.1474

4.1850

July 2011

4.1250

4.0900

4.1080

4.1250

August 2011

4.1800

4.1270

4.1484

4.1800

September 2011

4.2040

4.1690

4.1841

4.1850

October 2011

4.2160

4.1850

4.2030

4.2160

November 2011

4.2610

4.2210

4.2411

4.2610

As of December 20, 2011

4.2720

4.2580

4.2637

4.2720

Source: Banco de la Nación Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

(1)       The high exchange rate stated was the highest closing exchange rate of the month during the fiscal year or any shorter period, as indicated.

(2)       The low exchange rate stated was the lowest closing exchange rate of the month during the fiscal year or any shorter period, as indicated.

(3)       Average month-end closing exchange rates.

(4)       Average of the selling and buying rates.

 

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Fluctuations in the Peso-dollar exchange rate may affect the equivalent in dollars of the price in Pesos of our shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. Increases in Argentine inflation or devaluation of the Argentine currency could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness

This section is not applicable.

C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds

This section is not applicable.

D. Risk Factors

You should consider the following risks described below, in addition to the other information contained in this annual report. We may face additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, which may also impair our business. In general, you take more risk when you invest in the securities of issuers in emerging markets such as Argentina than when you invest in the securities of issuers in the United States. You should understand that an investment in our common shares, ADSs and warrants involves a high degree of risk, including the possibility of loss of your entire investment.

Risks Related to Argentina

Argentina’s recent growth may not be sustainable.

The Argentine economy has experienced significant volatility in recent decades, characterized by periods of low or negative growth, high inflation and currency devaluation. During 2001 and 2002, Argentina experienced a period of severe political, economic and social crisis, which caused a significant economic contraction and led to radical changes in government policies. Although the economy has recovered significantly since then, uncertainty remains as to whether the recent growth is sustainable, since it has depended, to a significant extent, on favorable exchange rates, high commodity prices and excess capacity. The recovery, however, has resulted in inflation and has intensified the country’s need for capital investment, with many sectors, in particular the energy sector, operating near full capacity. Additionally, the global financial crisis and economic downturn has had a significant adverse impact on the country’s performance and could remain a factor in the foreseeable future.

In 2010, the Argentine GDP tended to return to its pre-crisis levels, increasing by 9.2%, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos or INDEC). For the six months ended June 30, 2011, GDP increased 9.91% relative to the same period the prior year, according to data published by INDEC. As of June 30, 2011, the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (Estimador Mensual de Actividad Económica or “EMAE”) increased 8.2%, relative to the same period the prior year, according to data published by INDEC.

Moreover, the country’s relative stability since 2002 has been affected by increased political tension and government intervention in the economy. Our business depends to a significant extent on macroeconomic and political conditions in Argentina. We cannot assure you that Argentina’s recent growth will continue. Deterioration of the country’s economy would likely have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Continuing inflation may have an adverse effect on the economy.

The devaluation of the Peso in January 2002  created pressures on the domestic price system that generated high inflation throughout 2002, before inflation substantially stabilized in 2003. However, inflationary pressures have since reemerged, with consumer prices increasing by 12.3% in fiscal year 2005. In fiscal years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, inflation according to INDEC was 7.7%, 7.2%, 8.5%, 11.0% and 9.7%, respectively, in part due to actions implemented by the Argentine government to control inflation, including limitations on exports and price arrangements agreed upon with private companies. The uncertainty surrounding future inflation may impact the country’s growth.

In the past, inflation has undermined the Argentine economy and the government’s ability to create conditions conducive to growth. A return to a high inflation environment would adversely affect the availability of long-term credit and the real estate market and may also affect Argentina’s foreign competitiveness by diluting the effects of the Peso devaluation and adversely impacting the level of economic activity and employment.

If inflation remains high or continues to rise, Argentina’s economy may be adversely impacted and our business could be adversely affected.

There are concerns about the accuracy of Argentina’s official inflation statistics.

In January 2007, the INDEC modified its methodology used to calculate the consumer price index, which is calculated as the monthly average of a weighted basket of consumer goods and services that reflects the pattern of consumption of Argentine households. Several economists, as well as the international and Argentine press, have suggested that this change in methodology was related to the Argentine government’s policy aimed at curbing the increase of inflation and reducing payments on inflation-linked bonds outstanding. At the time that INDEC adopted this change in methodology, the Argentine government also replaced several key officers at INDEC, prompting complaints of governmental interference from the technical staff at INDEC. In addition, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has requested that the government clarify its inflation rates. In June 2008, INDEC published a new consumer price index that eliminated nearly half of the items included in previous surveys and introduced adjustable weightings for fruit, vegetables and clothing, which have seasonal cost variations. INDEC has indicated that it based its evaluation of spending habits on a national household consumption survey from 2004 to 2005 in addition to other sources the new index, however, has been criticized by economists and investors after an initial report found prices rising well below expectations. These events have adversely affected the credibility of the consumer price index published by INDEC, as well as other indexes published by INDEC which require the consumer price index for their own calculation, including the poverty index, the unemployment index and real gross domestic product.

In December 2010, the Argentine government agreed to meet with an official IMF team that had arrived in Argentina to assist INDEC develop a new national price index. In April 2011, the IMF team completed the second technical mission to assist on the design and methodology of a new national price index.

 

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Argentina’s ability to obtain financing from international markets is limited, which may impair its ability to implement reforms and foster economic growth

In 2001, the Argentine government defaulted on its sovereign debt which totaled more than US$144 billion. In 2005, the Argentine government launched a debt restructuring exchange offer that achieved an acceptance rate of approximately 76%. Approximately US$20 billion of the then outstanding debt rejected the exchange offer. More recently, through Executive Branch Decree No. 563/10, the Argentine government launched a second debt exchange offer to restructure the outstanding debt that had been rejected in the first exchange offer in 2005. This second exchange offer concluded with an acceptance level of approximately 70%, bringing the total acceptance level of the two exchange offers to approximately 90%. However, approximately, US$4.5 billion of outstanding Argentine sovereign debt remains in default, and the government of Argentina still has to negotiate with the Paris Club to restructure such debt.

The fact that Argentina continues to have outstanding sovereign debt in default has limited Argentina’s access to the international markets which, in the future, could directly affect our own ability to access the capital markets to finance our growth and operations, thereby adversely affecting our results from operations and business activities.

Argentina is subject to lawsuits filed by bondholders and foreign shareholders in Argentine companies that could limit the government’s use of resources and adversely affect its ability to implement reforms and promote Argentina’s economic growth.

Certain holders of un-restructured Argentine sovereign debt in the United States, Italy and Germany have filed legal actions against Argentina, including claims in the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) and other international courts, alleging that certain measures adopted by the Argentine government during the financial crises in 2001 and 2002 violated the equal and just treatment norms stipulated in various bilateral treaties signed by Argentina. As of the date of this Annual Report, the ICSID has ruled against the Argentine government in various of these legal claims. Numerous legal claims by creditors against the Argentine government are currently pending, and other creditors may decide to file additional claims against Argentina in the future.

Litigation initiated by holdout creditors as well as ICSID claims has resulted in material judgments against Argentina and may result in new material judgments ordering the attachment of or injunctions relating to, government assets that may have been intended for other uses. As a result, the Argentine government may not have the financial resources necessary to implement reforms and promote economic growth which could have a material adverse effect on the country’s economy, and consequently, our financial condition and results of operations.

Significant devaluation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar may adversely affect the Argentine economy as well as our financial performance.

Despite the positive effects of the real depreciation of the Peso in 2002 on the competitiveness of certain sectors of the Argentine economy, it has also had a far-reaching negative consequences on the Argentine economy and on businesses and individuals’ financial condition. The devaluation of the Peso had a negative impact on the ability of Argentine businesses to pay their foreign currency-denominated debt, which initially led to very high inflation, significantly reduced real wages,  a negative impact on businesses whose success depended on domestic market demand, such as utilities and the financial industry, and adversely affected the government’s ability to pay its foreign debt obligations. If the Peso devalues significantly, all of the negative effects on the Argentine economy related to such devaluation could recur, and could cause adverse consequences to our business. Moreover, it would likely result in a decline in the value of our common shares and the ADSs as measured in U.S. Dollars.

Significant appreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar may adversely affect the Argentine economy.

A substantial increase in the value of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar also presents risks for the Argentine economy. The appreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar negatively impacts the financial condition of entities whose foreign currency denominated assets exceed their foreign currency-denominated liabilities, such as us. In addition, in the short term, a significant real appreciation of the Peso would adversely affect exports. This could have a negative effect on GDP growth and employment as well as reduce the Argentine public sector’s revenues by reducing tax collection in real terms, given its heavy reliance on taxes. A substantial appreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar could have an adverse effect on the Argentine economy and our business.

Government measures to preempt or respond to social unrest may adversely affect the Argentine economy and our business.

The Argentine government has historically exercised significant influence over the country’s economy. Additionally, the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks have at times suffered radical changes, due to political influence and significant political uncertainties.

Moreover, during its crisis in 2001 and 2002, Argentina experienced significant social and political turmoil, including civil unrest, riots, looting, nationwide protests, strikes and street demonstrations. Despite Argentina’s economic recovery and relative stabilization, social and political tension and high levels of poverty and unemployment continue. In 2008, Argentina faced nationwide strikes and protests from farmers due to increased export taxes on agricultural products, which disrupted economic activity and heightened political tension. Future government policies to preempt, or in response to, social unrest may include expropriation, nationalization, forced renegotiation or modification of existing contracts, suspension of the enforcement of creditors’ rights, new taxation policies, including royalty and tax increases and retroactive tax claims, and changes in laws and policies affecting foreign trade and investment. Such policies could destabilize the country and adversely and materially affect the economy, and thereby our business.

The nationalization of Argentina’s pension funds has materially and adversely affected local capital markets and may continue to do so.

Under Law No. 26,425, which was published in the Official Gazette in December 2008, the Argentine government transferred approximately Ps.94.4 billion (US$29.3 billion) in assets held by the country’s private Administradoras de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones (pension fund management companies, or “AFJPs”) to the social security agency (“ANSES”) managed by the National State.

Law No. 26,425 was supplemented, among others, by Executive Branch Decree No. 2103/2008 which describes the composition of the fund (Fondo de Garantia de Sustentabilidad) to be managed by ANSES and the directions for the management thereof; in turn, Executive Branch Decree No. 2104/08 regulates the matters concerning the transfer to the Argentine government of the contributions and all the documentation of the members of the capitalization regime retroactive as of December 1, 2008.

AFJPs were the largest participants in the country’s local capital markets, leading the group of institutional investors. With the nationalization of their assets, the dynamics of the local capital markets changed due to a decrease in their number, becoming a concentrated group. In addition, the government became a significant shareholder in many of the country’s publicly-held companies. Pursuant to current regulations, ANSES may exercise the voting rights corresponding to its respective shares, which could eventually result in uncertain consequences. 

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Exchange controls and restrictions on transfers abroad and capital inflow restrictions have limited, and can be expected to continue to limit, the availability of international credit.

In 2001 and 2002, Argentina imposed exchange controls and transfer restrictions substantially limiting the ability of companies to retain foreign currency or make payments abroad. In June 2005, the government issued Executive Branch Decree No. 616/2005, that established additional controls on capital inflow, including the requirement that, subject to limited exemptions, 30% of all funds remitted to Argentina remain deposited in a domestic financial institution for one year without earning any interest. On October 2011, new exchange controls measures that restrict foreign exchange inflows and outflows of capital have been implemented, among them it was established as a requirement for the repatriation of the direct investment of the non-resident (purchase of shares of local companies and real estate), the demonstration of the income of the currency and its settlement in the single free exchange market “Mercado Único y Libre de Cambios.” This measure increases the cost of obtaining foreign funds and limits access to such financing.

The Argentine government may, in the future, impose additional controls on the foreign exchange market and on capital flows from and into Argentina, in response to capital flight or depreciation of the Peso, among other reasons. These restrictions may have a negative effect on the economy and on our business if imposed in an economic environment where access to local capital is substantially constrained.

Property values in Argentina could be significantly reduced.

Property values are influenced by multiple factors that are not in our control. We cannot assure you that property values will continue to increase or that they will not be reduced. Many of the properties we own are located in Argentina. As a result, a reduction in the value of properties in Argentina would materially affect our business.

Payment of dividends to non-residents has been limited in the past and may be limited again.

Beginning in February 2002, the payment of dividends, irrespective of the amount, outside Argentina require prior authorization from the Central Bank. On January 7, 2003, the Central Bank issued communication “A” 3859 which is still in force and pursuant to which there are no limitations on companies’ ability to purchase foreign currency and transfer it outside Argentina to pay dividends, provided that those dividends arise from net earnings corresponding to approved and audited financial statements. However similar restrictions may be enacted by the Argentine government or the Central Bank again and, if they were to occur, it could have an adverse effect on the value of our common shares and the GDSs.

The stability of the Argentine banking system is uncertain.

During 2001 and the first half of 2002, a significant amount of deposits were withdrawn from Argentine financial institutions. This massive withdrawal of deposits was  largely due to the loss of confidence of depositors in the Argentine government’s ability to repay its debts, including its debts within the financial system, and to maintain Peso- U.S. Dollar parity in the context of its solvency crisis.

To prevent a run on the U.S. Dollar reserves of local banks, the government restricted the amount of money that account holders could withdraw from banks and introduced exchange controls restricting capital outflows.

While the condition of the financial system has improved, adverse economic developments, even if not related to or attributable to the financial system, could result in deposits flowing out of the banks and into the foreign exchange market, as depositors seek to shield their financial assets from a new crisis. Any run on deposits could create liquidity or even solvency problems for financial institutions, resulting in a contraction of available credit.

In the event of a future shock, such as the failure of one or more banks or a crisis in depositor confidence, the Argentine government could impose further exchange controls or transfer restrictions and take other measures that could lead to renewed political and social tensions and undermine the Argentine government’s public finances, which could adversely affect Argentina’s economy and prospects for economic growth which could adversely affect our business.

The Argentine economy could be adversely affected by economic developments in other global markets

Financial and securities markets in Argentina are influenced, to varying degrees, by economic and market conditions in other global markets. Although economic conditions vary from country to country, investors’ perception of the events occurring in one country may substantially affect capital flows into other countries, including Argentina and the availability of funds for issuers in such countries. Lower capital inflows and declining prices of securities may adversely affect the real economy of a country through higher interest rates or currency volatility. The Argentine economy was adversely impacted by the political and economic events that occurred in several emerging economies in the 1990s, including those in Mexico in 1994, the collapse of several Asian economies between 1997 and 1998, the economic crisis in Russia in 1998 and the Brazilian devaluation in January 1999.

In addition, Argentina is also affected by the economic conditions of major trade partners, such as Brazil and/or other countries that have influence over world economic cycles, such as the United States. If interest rates rise significantly in developed economies, including the United States, Argentina and other emerging market economies could find it more difficult and expensive to borrow capital and refinance existing debt, which would negatively affect their economic growth. In addition, if these developing countries, which are also Argentina’s trade partners, fall into a recession the Argentine economy would be affected by a decrease in exports. All of these factors would have a negative impact on our business, operations, and financial condition.

Since 2008, crisis “sub-prime” in the United States the recent economic recession and fiscal deficit experienced in certain European countries have caused an economic slowdown in the world’s principal economies. Recently, the possibility of an Eurozone countries default has increased market volatility and it can complicate access to financing in Global Markets.

The global economic crisis and the consequent instability of the international financial system have had and my continue to have a negative effect on Argentina’s economic growth. Morover, political instability and economic crisis, such as the recent turmoil in Africa and the Middle East, as well as natural disasters, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the economic and social crisis in Europe and The U.S., may cause instability in the local markets. Argentina may be adversely affected by such events as a result of the lack of international credit, a reduction in demand for Argentine exports, a significant reduction of direct foreign investment and higher inflation rates throughout the world. The occurrence of any or all such events, as well as any event affecting Argentina’s main regional partners (including the Mercosur member countries) may have a significant adverse effect on the Argentine economy and, consequently, on our operations, businesses and results.

 

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If prices for Argentina’s main commodity exports decline, such decline could have an adverse effect on Argentina’s economic growth and on our business.

Argentina’s economy has historically relied on the export of commodities, the prices of which have been volatile in the past and largely outside its control. Argentina’s recovery from the financial crisis in 2001 and 2002 depended to a significant extent on the rise in commodity prices, particularly prices of its main commodity exports, such as soybeans. High commodity prices have contributed significantly to government revenues from export taxes. If commodity prices continue to decline, the growth of the Argentine economy could be affected. Such occurrence could have a negative impact on the levels of government revenues, the government’s ability to service its debt and on our business.

Restrictions on the supply of energy could negatively affect Argentina’s economy.

As a result of a prolonged recession, and the forced conversion into Pesos and subsequent freeze of gas and electricity tariffs in Argentina, there has been a lack of investment in gas and electricity supply and transport capacity in Argentina in recent years. At the same time, demand for natural gas and electricity has increased substantially, driven by a recovery in economic conditions and price constraints, which has prompted the government to adopt a series of measures that have resulted in industry shortages and/or costs increase.

The federal government has been taking a number of measures to alleviate the short-term impact of energy shortages on residential and industrial users. If these measures prove to be insufficient, or if the investment that is required to increase natural gas production and transportation capacity and energy generation and transportation capacity over the medium-and long-term fails to materialize on a timely basis, economic activity in Argentina could be limited, which could have a significant adverse effect on our business.

As a first step of these measures, subsidies on energy tariffs are being withdrawn to industries and high income consumers. As a result, our operating costs may increase.

Risks Relating to Brazil

The Brazilian government has exercised and continues to exercise influence over the Brazilian economy, which together with Brazil’s historically volatile political and economic conditions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our business is dependent to a large extent on the economic conditions in Brazil. As of June 30, 2011 we consolidated our financial statements with our affiliate BrasilAgro-Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agricolas (“BrasilAgro”).

Historically, the Brazilian government has changed monetary, credit, tariff, and other policies to influence the course of Brazil’s economy. Such government actions have included increases in interest rates, changes in tax policies, price controls, currency devaluations, as well as other measures such as imposing exchange controls and limits on imports and exports.

Our operations in Brazil may be adversely affected by changes in public policy at federal, state and municipal levels with respect to public tariffs and exchange controls, as well as other factors, such as:

          fluctuation in exchange rates in Brazil;

          monetary policy;

          exchange controls and restrictions on remittances outside Brazil, such as those which were imposed on such remittances (including dividends) in 1989 and early 1990;

          inflation in Brazil;

          interest rates;

          liquidity of the Brazilian financial, capital and lending markets;

          fiscal policy and tax regime in Brazil; and

          other political, social and economical developments in or affecting Brazil.

Actions of the Brazilian government in the future could have a significant effect on economic conditions in Brazil, which could adversely affect private sector companies such as our subsidiary BrasilAgro, and thus, could adversely affect us.

Although inflation in Brazil has stabilized in the past years, an increase in inflation could adversely affect the operations of BrasilAgro which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

Brazil has experienced high and generally unpredictable rates of inflation for many years in the past. Inflation itself, as well as governmental policies to combat inflation, has had significant negative effects on the Brazilian economy in general. Inflation, government efforts to control inflation and public speculation about future governmental actions have had, and can be expected to continue to have, significant impact on the Brazilian economy and on our operations in Brazil. As measured by the Brazilian Índice Nacional de Preços au Consumidor (National Consumer Price Index), or INPC, inflation in Brazil was 2.8%, 5.2%, 6.5%, 3.5% and 6.5% in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. We cannot assure you that levels of inflation in Brazil will not increase in future years having a material adverse effect on our business, on the financial condition or, the results of operations. Inflationary pressures may lead to further government intervention in the economy, including the introduction of government policies that could adversely affect the results of operations of BrasilAgro.

 

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The Brazilian real is subject to depreciation and exchange rate volatility which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Brazil’s rate of inflation and the government’s actions to combat inflation have also affected the exchange rate between the real  and the U.S. dollar. As a result of inflationary pressures, the Brazilian currency has been devalued periodically during the last four decades. Throughout this period, the Brazilian federal government has implemented various economic plans and utilized a number of exchange rate policies, including sudden devaluations, periodic devaluations (during which the frequency of adjustments has ranged from daily to monthly), floating exchange rate systems, exchange controls and dual exchange rate markets. During 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the real  appreciated 8.6%, 16.5%, (30.1%), 24.9% and 4.6%, respectively, against the U.S. dollar. In the six months ended June 30, 2011, as a result of the global economy crisis that unfolded in mid 2008 as a result of the disruption of the United States’ subprime mortgage market, the real  appreciated 3.49% against the U.S. dollar. Despite the recent appreciation there can be no assurance that the rate of exchange between the real  and the dollar will not fluctuate significantly. In the event of a devaluation of the real, the financial condition and results of operations of our Brazilian subsidiary could be adversely affected.

Depreciation of the real  relative to the U.S. dollar may increase the cost of servicing foreign currency-denominated debt that we may incur in the future, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, depreciation of the real  creates additional inflationary pressures in Brazil that may adversely affect our results of operations. Depreciation generally curtails access to international capital markets and may prompt government intervention. It also reduces the U.S. dollar value of BrasilAgro’s revenues, distributions and dividends, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the market price of our common shares. On the other hand, the appreciation of the real  against the U.S. dollar may lead to the deterioration of Brazil’s public accounts and balance of payments, as well as to lower economic growth from exports, which could impact the results of our subsidiary BrasilAgro.

The Brazilian government imposes certain restrictions on currency conversions and remittances abroad which could affect the timing and amount of any dividend or other payment we receive.

Brazilian law guarantees foreign shareholders of Brazilian companies the right to repatriate their invested capital and to receive all dividends in foreign currency provided that their investment is registered with the Banco Central do Brazil, or the Brazilian Central Bank. We registered our investment in BrasilAgro with the Brazilian Central Bank on April 28, 2006. Although dividend payments related to profits obtained subsequent to April 28, 2006 are not subject to income tax, if the sum of repatriated capital and invested capital exceeds the investment amount registered with the Brazilian Central Bank, repatriated capital is subject to a capital gains tax of 15%. There can be no assurance that the Brazilian government will not impose additional restrictions or modify existing regulations that would have an adverse effect on an investor’s ability to repatriate funds from Brazil nor can there be any assurance of the timing or duration of such restrictions, if imposed in the future.

Widespread uncertainties, corruption and fraud relating to ownership of real estate may adversely affect our business.

There are widespread uncertainties, corruption and fraud relating to title ownership of real estate in Brazil. In Brazil, ownership of real property is conveyed through filing of deeds before the relevant land registry. In certain cases, land registry recording errors, including duplicate and/or fraudulent entries, and deed challenges frequently occur, leading to judicial actions. Property disputes over title ownership are frequent, and, as a result, there is a risk that errors, fraud or challenges could adversely affect us, causing the loss of all or substantially all of our properties.

In addition, our land may be subject to expropriation by the Brazilian government. An expropriation could materially impair the normal use of our lands or have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, social movements, such as  Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra and Comissão Pastoral da Terra, are active in Brazil. Such movements advocate land reform and mandatory property redistribution by the government. Land invasions and occupations of rural areas by a large number of individuals is common practice for these movements, and, in certain areas, including some of those in which we are likely to invest, police protection and effective eviction proceedings are not available to land owners. As a result, we cannot give you any assurance that our properties will not be subject to invasion or occupation by these groups. A land invasion or occupation could materially impair the normal use of our lands or have a material adverse effect on us or the value of our common shares or ADRs.

The lack of efficient transportation, and adequate storage or handling facilities in certain of the regions in which we operate may have a material adverse effect on our business.

One of the principal disadvantages of the agriculture industry in some of the regions where we operate is that they are located a long distance from major ports  in some cases, nearly 1,500 kilometers. Efficient access to transportation infrastructure and ports is critical to the profitability in the agricultural industry. Furthermore, as part of our business strategy, we intend to acquire and develop land in specific areas where existing transportation is poor. A substantial portion of agricultural production in certain of the regions where we operate is currently transported by truck, a means of transportation significantly more expensive than the rail transportation available to the U.S. and other international producers. As a result, we may be unable to obtain efficient transportation to make our production reach our most important markets in a cost-effective manner, if at all, which could have an adverse effect on our business and results of our operations.

Risks Relating to Our Region

Our business is dependent on economic conditions in the countries where we operate or intend to operate.

We had made investments in farmland in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia and we may possibly make investments in other countries in and outside Latin America. Because demand for livestock and agricultural products usually is correlated to economic conditions prevailing in the local market, which in turn is dependent on the macroeconomic condition of the country in which the market is located, our financial condition and results of operations are, to a considerable extent, dependent upon political and economic conditions prevailing from time to time in the countries where we operate. Latin American countries have historically experienced uneven periods of economic growth, as well as recession, periods of high inflation and economic instability. Certain countries have experienced severe economic crises, which may still have future effects. As a result, governments may not have the financial resources necessary to implement reforms and foster growth. Any of these adverse economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business.

In the past year, the world’s economy experienced the effects of the crisis that unfolded in mid 2008 as a result of the disruption of the United States’ subprime mortgage market. Though there has been some recovery, an interruption of such recovery may have an impact on the economic conditions difficult to predict. Triggering a less favorable or an unfavorable international environment for the countries where we operate or intend to operate, forcing domestic policy adjustments, which could cause adverse economic conditions and adversely affect our business.

 

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We face the risk of political and economic crises, instability, terrorism, civil strife, expropriation and other risks of doing business in emerging markets.

In addition to Argentina and Brazil, we conduct or intend to conduct our operations in other Latin-American countries. Economic and political developments in these countries, including future economic changes or crises (such as inflation or recession), government deadlock, political instability, terrorism, civil strife, changes in laws and regulations, expropriation or nationalization of property, and exchange controls could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Although economic conditions in one country may differ significantly from another country, we cannot assure that events in one country alone will not adversely affect our business or the market value of, or market for, our shares or ADRs.

Governments in the countries where we operate or intend to operate exercise significant influence over their economies.

Emerging market governments, including governments in the countries where we operate, frequently intervene in the economies of their respective countries and occasionally make significant changes in policy and regulations. Governmental actions to control inflation and other policies and regulations have often involved, among other measures, price controls, currency devaluations, capital controls and limits on imports. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be adversely affected by changes in government policies or regulations, including factors, such as:

          exchange rates and exchange control policies;

          inflation rates;

          interest rates;

          tariff and inflation control policies;

          import duties on information technology equipment;

          liquidity of domestic capital and lending markets;

          electricity rationing;

          tax policies; and

          other political, diplomatic, social and economic developments in or affecting the countries where we intend to operate.

An eventual reduction of foreign investment in any of the countries where we operate may have a negative impact on such country’s economy, affecting interest rates and the ability of companies such as us to access financial markets.

Local currencies used in the conduct of our business are subject to exchange rate volatility and exchange controls.

The currencies of many countries in Latin America have experienced substantial volatility in recent years. Currency movements, as well as higher interest rates, have materially and adversely affected the economies of many Latin American countries, including countries in which account for or are expected to account for a significant portion of our revenues. The depreciation of local currencies creates inflationary pressures that may have an adverse effect on us generally, and may restrict access to international capital markets. On the other hand, the appreciation of local currencies against the U.S. dollar may lead to deterioration in the balance of payments of the countries where we operate, as well as to a lower economic growth.

In addition, we may be subject to exchange control regulations in these Latin-American countries which might restrict our ability to convert local currencies into U.S. dollars.

Inflation and certain government measures to curb inflation may have adverse effects on the economies of the countries where we operate or intend to operate, our business and our operations.

Most countries where we operate or intend to operate have historically experienced high rates of inflation. Inflation and some measures implemented to curb inflation have had significant negative effects on the economies of Latin American countries. Governmental actions taken in an effort to curb inflation, coupled with speculation about possible future actions, have contributed to economic uncertainty at times in most Latin American countries. The countries where we operate or intend to operate may experience high levels of inflation in the future that could lead to further government intervention in the economy, including the introduction of government policies that could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, if any of these countries experience high rates of inflation, we may not be able to adjust the price of our services sufficiently to offset the effects of inflation on our cost structures. A high inflation environment would also have negative effects on the level of economic activity and employment and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Developments in other markets may affect the Latin American countries where we operate or intend to operate, and as a result our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

The market value of securities of companies such as us may be, to varying degrees, affected by economic and market conditions in other global markets. Although economic conditions vary from country to country, investors’ perception of the events occurring in one country may substantially affect capital flows into and securities from issuers in other countries, including Latin American countries. Various Latin American economies have been adversely impacted by the political and economic events that occurred in several emerging economies in recent times. Furthermore, Latin American economies may be affected by events in developed economies which are trading partners or that impact the global economy and adversely affect our activities and the results of our operations.

 

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Land in Latin-American countries may be subject to expropriation or occupation. 

Our land may be subject to expropriation by the governments of the countries where we operate and intend to operate. An expropriation could materially impair the normal use of our lands or have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, social movements, such as Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra and Comissão Pastoral da Terra in Brazil, are active in certain of the countries where we operate or intend to operate. Such movements advocate land reform and mandatory property redistribution by governments. Land invasions and occupations of rural areas by a large number of individuals is common practice for these movements, and, in certain areas, including some of those in which we are likely to invest, police protection and effective eviction proceedings are not available to land owners. As a result, we cannot give you any assurance that our properties will not be subject to invasion or occupation by these groups. A land invasion or occupation could materially impair the normal use of our lands or have a material adverse effect on us or the value of our shares or ADRs.

We may invest in countries other than Argentina and Brazil and cannot give you any current assurance as to the countries in which we will ultimately invest, and we could fail to list all risk factors for each possible country.

We have a broad and opportunistic business strategy and you should understand that we may invest in countries other than Argentina and Brazil including countries in other emerging markets outside Latin America such as Africa. As a result, it is not possible at this time to identify all risk factors that may affect our future operations and the value of our common shares and ADSs.

Risks Relating to Our Business

Fluctuation in market prices for our agriculture products could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Prices for cereals, oilseeds and by-products, like those of other commodities, can be expected to fluctuate significantly. The prices that we are able to obtain for our agriculture products depend on many factors beyond our control, including:

          prevailing world prices, which historically have been subject to significant fluctuations over relatively short periods of time, depending on worldwide demand and supply;

          changes in the agricultural subsidy levels in certain important countries (mainly the United States and countries in the European Union) and the adoption of other government policies affecting industry market conditions and prices; and

          demand for and supply of competing commodities and substitutes.

Our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected if the prices of grains and by-products decline.

Unpredictable weather conditions may have an adverse impact on our crop and beef cattle production.

The occurrence of severe adverse weather conditions, especially droughts, hail, or floods, is unpredictable and may have a potentially devastating impact upon our crop production and, to a lesser extent, our beef cattle and wool production. The occurrence of severe adverse weather conditions may reduce yields on our farms or require us to increase our level of investment to maintain yields.

The 2008/2009 agricultural season in Argentina’s main production areas has sustained one of the worst droughts in the past 70 years which adversely affected the agricultural and, livestock industry and also had a negative bearing on the expectations for the next season and for the cattle stock we experienced losses and cannot assume that they will not occur. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) November 2010 estimates, Argentina’s crops output (wheat, corn and soybean) for the 2010/2011 season is expected to be in line to that in the previous cycle. Also according to the USDA, the area sown with soybean will be equivalent to that of the previous cycle, but has estimated soybean output for the 2010/2011 season will decrease 4.6%, to 2.80 tons per hectare, compared to a record high in 2006/07 of 2.99 tons per hectare and a five-year average of 2.69 tons per hectare. The USDA forecasts Argentine wheat production for 2010/11 at 13.5 million tons, a 29% increase compared to the previous season. As regards corn, output for the previous cycle had been 22.5 million tons, whereas the USDA report for November estimated that in the 2010/2011 cycle Argentina’s output will be 25.0 million tons. As regards the USDA November 2010 projections concerning soybean, Argentina’s output will be 52.0 million tons, that is 4.6% lower and 62.5% higher than the production posted in the 2009/10 and 2008/09 seasons, respectively. The weather phenomenon during season 2008/2009 has also impacted on beef cattle, causing deaths and affecting beef and milk production. As a result, we cannot assure you that the present and future severe adverse weather conditions will not adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

Disease may strike our crops without warning potentially destroying some or all of our yields.

The occurrence and effect of crop disease and pestilence can be unpredictable and devastating to crops, potentially destroying all or a substantial portion of the affected harvests. Even when only a portion of the crop is damaged, our results of operations could be adversely affected because all or a substantial portion of the production costs for the entire crop have been incurred. Although some crop diseases are treatable, the cost of treatment is high, and we cannot assure that such events in the future will not adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

Our cattle are subject to diseases.

Diseases among our cattle herds, such as tuberculosis, brucellosis and foot-and-mouth disease, can have an adverse effect on milk production and fattening, rendering cows unable to produce milk or meat for human consumption. Outbreaks of cattle diseases may also result in the closure of certain important markets, such as the United States, to our cattle products. Although we abide by national veterinary health guidelines, which include laboratory analyses and vaccination, to control diseases among the herds, especially foot-and-mouth disease, we cannot assure that future outbreaks of cattle diseases will not occur.  A future outbreak of diseases among our cattle herds may adversely affect our beef cattle and milk sales which could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

We may be exposed to material losses due to volatile crop prices since a significant portion of our production is not hedged, and expose to crop price risk.

Due to the fact that we do not have 100% of our crops hedged, we are unable to have minimum price guarantees for all of our production and are therefore exposed to significant risks associated with the level and volatility of crop prices. We are subject to fluctuations in crop prices which could result in receiving a lower price for our crops than our production cost. We are also subject to exchange rate risks related to our crops that are hedged, because our futures and options positions are valued in U.S. dollars, and thus are subject to exchange rate risk.

In addition, if severe weather or any other disaster generates a lower crop production than the position already sold in the market, we may suffer material losses in the repurchase of the sold contracts.

 

 

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The creation of new export taxes may have an adverse impact on our sales.

 

In order to prevent inflation and variations in the exchange rate from adversely affecting prices of primary and manufactured products (including agricultural products), and to increase tax collections and reduce Argentina’s fiscal deficit, the Argentine government has imposed new taxes on exports. Pursuant to Resolution No. 11/02 of the Ministry of Economy and Production, as amended by Resolution 35/02, 160/2002, 307/2002 and 530/2002, effective as of March 5, 2002, the Argentine government imposed a 20%, 10% and 5% export tax on primary and manufactured products. On November 12, 2005, pursuant to Resolution No. 653/2005, the Ministry of Economy and Production increased the tax on beef cattle exports from 5% to 10%, and on January 2007 increased the tax on soybean exports from 23.5% to 27.5%. Pursuant to Resolutions No. 368/07 and 369/07 both dated November 12, 2007, the Ministry of Economy and Production further increased the tax on soybean exports from 27.5% to 35.0% and also the tax on wheat and corn exports from 20.0% to 28.0% and from 20.0% to 25.0%, respectively. In early March 2008, the Argentine government introduced a regime of sliding –scale export tariffs for oilseed, grains and by-products, where the withholding rate (in percentage) would increase to the same extent as the crops’ price. Therefore, it imposed an average tax for soybean exports of 46%, compared to the previous fixed rate of 35%. In addition, the tax on exports of wheat was increased, from a fixed rate of 28% to an average variable rate of 38%, and the tax on exports of corn changed from a fixed rate of 25% to an average variable rate of 36%. This tariff regime, which according to farmers effectively sets a maximum price for their crops, sparked widespread strikes and protests by farmers whose exports have been one of the principal driving forces behind Argentina’s recent growth. In April 2008, as a result of the export tariff regime, farmers staged a 21-day strike in which, among other things, roadblocks were set up throughout the country, triggering Argentina’s most significant political crisis in five years. These protests disrupted transport and economic activity, which led to food shortages, a surge in inflation and a drop in export registrations. Finally, the federal executive branch decided to send the new regime of sliding-scale export tariffs to the federal congress for its approval. The project was approved in the House of Representatives but rejected by the Senate. Subsequently, the federal government abrogated the regime of sliding-scale export tariffs and reinstated the previous scheme of fixed withholdings.

Export taxes might have a material and adverse effect on our sales. We produce exportable goods and, therefore, an increase in export taxes is likely to result in a decrease in our products’ price, and, therefore, may result in a decrease of our sales. We cannot guarantee the impact of those or any other future measures that might be adopted by the Argentine government on our financial condition and result of operations.

The current credit crisis could have a negative impact on our major customers which in turn could materially adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity.

The current credit crisis had a significant negative impact on businesses around the world. Although we believe that available borrowing capacity under the current conditions and proceeds resulting from potential farm sales will provide us with sufficient liquidity through the current economic environment, the impact of the crisis on our major customers cannot be predicted and may be quite severe. A disruption in the ability of our significant customers to access liquidity could cause serious disruptions or an overall deterioration of their businesses which could lead to a reduction in their future orders of our products and the inability or failure on their part to meet their payment obligations to us, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity.

Government intervention in our markets may have a direct impact on our prices.

The Argentine government has set certain industry market conditions and prices in the past. In order to prevent a substantial increase in the price of basic products as a result of inflation, the Argentine government is adopting an interventionist policy. In March 2002, the Argentine government fixed the price for milk after a conflict among producers and the government. Since 2005, the Argentine government, in order to increase the domestic availability of beef and reduce domestic prices, adopted several measures: it increased turnover tax and established a minimum average number of animals to be slaughtered. In March 2006, the registries for beef exports were temporarily suspended. This last measure was softened once prices decreased. There can be no assurance that the Argentine government will not interfere in other areas by setting prices or regulating other market conditions. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to freely negotiate all our products’ prices in the future or that the prices or other market conditions that the Argentine government could impose will allow us to freely negotiate the price of our products.

We do not maintain insurance over all of our crop storage facilities; therefore, if a fire or other disaster damages some or all of our harvest, we will not be completely covered.

We store a significant portion of our grain production during harvest due to the seasonal drop in prices that normally occurs at that time. Currently, we store a significant portion of our grain production in plastic silos. We do not maintain insurance on our plastic silos. Although our plastic silos are placed in several different locations, and it is unlikely that a natural disaster affects all of our plastic silos simultaneously, a fire or other natural disaster which damages the stored grain, particularly if such event occurs shortly after harvesting, could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Worldwide competition in the markets for our products could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

We experience substantial worldwide competition in each of our markets and in many of our product lines. The market for cereals, oil seeds and by-products is highly competitive and also sensitive to changes in industry capacity, producer inventories and cyclical changes in the world’s economies, any of which may significantly affect the selling prices of our products and thereby our profitability. Argentina is more competitive in the oilseed market than in the market for cereals. Due to the fact that many of our products are agricultural commodities, they compete in the international markets almost exclusively on the basis of price. Many other producers of these products are larger than us, and have greater financial and other resources. Moreover, many other producers receive subsidies from their respective countries while we do not receive any such subsidies from the Argentine government. These subsidies may allow producers from other countries to produce at lower costs than us and/or endure periods of low prices and operating losses for longer periods than we can. Any increased competitive pressure with respect to our products could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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If we are unable to maintain our relationship with our customers, particularly with the single customer who purchases our entire raw milk production each month, our business may be adversely affected.

Though our cattle sales are diversified, we are and will continue to be significantly dependent on a number of third party relationships, mainly with our customers for crop and milk sales. In fiscal year 2011, we sold our products to approximately 127 customers. Sales of agricultural products to our ten largest customers represented approximately 75% of our net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Our biggest three customers are Cargill S.A., Bunge S.A. and Molinos Río de la Plata S.A., represented, in the aggregate, approximately 60% of our net sales in agricultural products, while the remaining seven customers in the aggregate represented approximately 15% of our net sales in fiscal year 2011.

In addition, we currently sell our entire raw milk production to one customer in Argentina, Mastellone Hnos. S.A. For the year ended June 30, 2011, these sales represented approximately 6.5% of our total revenues. There can be no assurance that this customer will continue to purchase our entire raw milk production or that, if it fails to do so, we could enter into satisfactory sale arrangements with new purchasers in the future.

We sell our crop production mainly to exporters and manufacturers that process the raw materials to produce meal and oil, products that are sent to the export markets. The Argentine crop market is characterized by a few purchasers and a great number of sellers. Although most of the purchasers are international companies with strong financial conditions, we cannot assure you that this situation will remain the same in the future or that this market will not get more concentrated in the future.

We may not be able to maintain or form new relationships with customers or others who provide products and services that are important to our business. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our existing or prospective relationships will result in sustained business or the generation of significant revenues.

Our business is seasonal, and our revenues may fluctuate significantly depending on the growing cycle.

Our agricultural business is highly seasonal in nature. The harvest and sale of crops (corn, soybean and sunflower) generally occurs from February to June. Wheat is harvested from December to January. Our operations and sales are affected by the growing cycle of the crops we process and by decreases during the summer in the price of the cattle we fatten. As a result, our results of operations have varied significantly from period to period, and are likely to continue to vary, due to seasonal factors.

The restrictions imposed on our subsidiaries’ dividend payments might adversely affect us.

We have subsidiaries, and therefore, dividends in cash and other permitted payments of our subsidiaries constitute a major source of our income. The debt agreements of our subsidiaries contain covenants that restrict their ability to pay dividends or proceed with other types of distributions. If our subsidiaries are prevented from making payments to our company or if they are only allowed to pay limited amounts, we will be unable to pay dividends or to repay our indebtedness.

Our principal shareholder has the ability to direct our business and affairs, and its interests could conflict with ours.

As of September 30, 2011, Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, was the beneficial owner of 38.3% (on a fully diluted basis) of our common shares. As a result of his significant influence over us, Mr. Elsztain, by virtue of his position in IFISA, has been able to elect a majority of the members of our board of directors, direct our management and determine the result of substantially all resolutions that require shareholders’ approval, including fundamental corporate transactions and our payment of dividends by us.

The interests of our principal shareholder and management may differ from, and could conflict with, those of our other shareholders. Pursuant to a consulting agreement we pay a management fee equal to 10% of our annual net income to Consultores Asset Management S.A., formerly known as Dolphin Fund Management S.A. (“Consultores Asset Management”), a company whose capital stock is 85% owned by Eduardo Elsztain and 15% owned by Saúl Zang, the first vice-chairman of our board of directors. This performance based fee could be viewed as an incentive for Consultores Asset Management to favor riskier or more speculative investments than would otherwise be the case. In addition, as of September 30, 2011 Mr. Elsztain was the beneficial owner, due to his indirect shareholding through us of 63.2% of the common shares of IRSA, an Argentine company that currently owns approximately 94.9% of the common shares of its subsidiary Alto Palermo Sociedad Anónima (APSA) (“Alto Palermo” or “APSA”) whose chief executive officer is Mr. Alejandro G. Elsztain, Mr. Eduardo Elsztain’s brother and our chief executive officer. We cannot assure you that our principal shareholders will not cause us to forego business opportunities that their affiliates may pursue or to pursue other opportunities that may not be in our interest, all of which may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition and the value of our common shares and the ADSs.

We could be adversely affected by our investment in IRSA if its value declines.

Our investment in IRSA is exposed to the common risks generally inherent in investments in commercial and residential properties, many of which are outside IRSA’s control. Any of these risks could adversely and materially affect IRSA’s businesses, financial position and/or results of operations. Any available returns on capital expenditures associated with real estate are dependent upon sales volumes and/or revenues from leases and the expenses incurred. Besides, there are other factors that may adversely affect the performance and the value of a property, including the local economic conditions prevailing in the area where the property is located, macroeconomic conditions in Argentina and in the rest of the world, competition from other companies engaged in real estate development, IRSA’s ability to find lessees, non-performance by lessees and/or lease terminations, changes in legislation and in governmental regulations (including those governing the use of the properties, urban planning and real estate taxes), variations in interest rates (including the risk of an increase in interest rates causing a reduction in the sales of lots in properties intended for residential development) and the availability of funding. In addition, and given the relative illiquidity of the real estate market, IRSA could be unable to effectively respond to adverse market conditions and/or be compelled to undersell one or more of its properties. Broadly speaking, some significant expenses, such as debt services, real estate taxes and operating and maintenance costs do not fall when there are circumstances that reduce the revenues from an investment.

These factors and/or events could impair IRSA’s ability to respond to adverse changes in the returns on its investments thus causing a significant reduction in its financial position and/or the results of its operations, which could have an adverse effect on our financial position and the results of our operations.

We could be materially and adversely affected by our investment in BrasilAgro.

As of June 30, 2011 we consolidated our financial statements with our affiliate BrasilAgro. BrasilAgro was formed on September 23, 2005 to exploit opportunities in the Brazilian agricultural sector. BrasilAgro seeks to acquire and develop future properties to produce a diversified range of agricultural products (which may include sugarcane, grains, cotton, forestry products and livestock). BrasilAgro is a startup company that has been operating since 2006. As a result, it has a developing business strategy and limited track record. BrasilAgro’s business strategy may not be successful, and if not successful, BrasilAgro may be unable to successfully modify its strategy. BrasilAgro’s ability to implement its proposed business strategy may be materially and adversely affected by many known and unknown factors. If we were to write-off our investments in BrasilAgro, this would likely materially and adversely affect our business. As of September 30, 2011, we owned 35.75% of the outstanding common shares of BrasilAgro.

 

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We may be subject to extensive environmental regulation.

 

Our activities are subject to a wide set of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, which impose various environmental obligations. Obligations include compulsory maintenance of certain preserved areas in our properties, management of pesticides and associated hazardous waste and the acquisition of permits for water use.  Our proposed business is likely to involve the handling and use of hazardous materials that may cause the emission of certain regulated substances. In addition, the storage and processing of our products may create hazardous conditions. We could be exposed to criminal and administrative penalties, in addition to the obligation to remedy the adverse affects of our operations on the environment and to indemnify third parties for damages, including the payment of penalties for non-compliance with these laws and regulations.  Since environmental laws and their enforcement are becoming more stringent in Argentina, our capital expenditures and expenses for environmental compliance may substantially increase in the future. In addition, due to the possibility of future regulatory or other developments, the amount and timing of environmental-related capital expenditures and expenses may vary substantially from those currently anticipated. The cost of compliance with environmental regulation may result in reductions of other strategic investments which may consequently decrease our profits. Any material unforeseen environmental costs may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or prospects.

As of June 30, 2011, we owned land reserves extending over more than 229,459 hectares that were purchased at very attractive prices. In addition, we have a concession over 110,252 hectares reserved for future development. We believe that there are technological tools available to improve productivity in these farms and, therefore, achieve appreciation in the long term. However, current or future environmental regulations could prevent us from fully developing our land reserves by requiring that we maintain part of this land as natural woodlands not to be used for production purposes.

Increased energy prices and fuel shortages could adversely affect our operations.

We require substantial amounts of fuel oil and other resources for our harvest activities and transport of our agricultural products. We rely upon third parties for our supply of the energy resources consumed in our operations. The prices for and availability of energy resources may be subject to change or curtailment, respectively, due to, among other things, new laws or regulations, imposition of new taxes or tariffs, interruptions in production by suppliers, worldwide price levels and market conditions. The prices of various sources of energy may increase significantly from current levels. An increase in energy prices could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Financial Statements have been prepared under Argentine GAAP and may not provide investors with the information investors would have received if the financial statements were prepared under IFRS.

Our Financial Statements are prepared in Argentine pesos and in accordance with Argentine GAAP. Our Financial Statements under Argentine GAAP may not provide you with the information you would have received if our financial statements were prepared under U.S. GAAP or under IFRS. Publicly available information about public companies in Argentina is generally less detailed and not as frequently updated as the information that is regularly published by or about listed companies in the United States or European markets. Furthermore, there is a lower level of regulation of the Argentine securities markets and of the activities of the investors in these markets as compared to the securities markets in the United States, European markets and certain other international financial markets. Argentine GAAP differs in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and IFRS.

On March 20, 2009, the FACPCE issued Technical Resolution No. 26 “Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”)” which requires that companies under the supervision of the Comisión Nacional de Valores to prepare their financial statements in accordance with IFRS as published by the IASB for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011, including comparative information for earlier periods. There are Consejos Profesionales or standard setters in each provincial jurisdiction in Argentina, which have the power to adopt, reject or modify a resolution issued by the FACPCE. The jurisdiction where we are located is the Federal District. On April 25, 2009, the CPCECABA approved Resolution No. 26. The CNV issued Resolution No. 562/09, as amended by Resolution 576/10 formally adopting application of Resolution No. 26 to its regulated entities for fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2012.  We will be required to prepare our financial statements in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB for our fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. On April 29, 2010, our Board of Directors approved a plan for implementing IFRS. We are in the early stages of completing a diagnosis of the principal differences between Argentine GAAP and IFRS.

See “Summary of Certain Differences between Argentine GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)” for a summary of the significant differences between Argentine GAAP and IFRS as it relates to us. We have not quantified the effect any potential change in accounting principles would have on our financial condition or results of operations and therefore can give no assurance that such changes will not have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.  Such summary does not attempt to identify or quantify the impact of any potential difference between Argentine GAAP, U.S. GAAP and IFRS. You should rely on your own examination of us, the financial information contained in our financial statements and any other information contained herein. You should consult your own professional advisors in understanding the potential differences between Argentine GAAP and IFRS, if any, and how those differences might impact our financial condition and results of operations.

We depend on our chairman and senior management.

Our success depends, to a significant extent, on the continued employment of Eduardo S. Elsztain, our president and chairman of the board of directors, and Alejandro G. Elsztain, our chief executive officer. The loss of their services for any reason could have a material adverse effect on our business. If our current principal shareholders were to lose their influence on the management of our business, our principal executive officers could resign or be removed from office.

Our future success also depends in part upon our ability to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in hiring or retaining qualified personnel, or that any of our personnel will remain employed by us.

The Investment Company Act may limit our future activities.

Under Section 3(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an investment company is defined in relevant part to include any company that owns or proposes to acquire investment securities that have a value exceeding 40% of such company’s unconsolidated total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items). Investments in minority interests of related entities as well as majority interests in consolidated subsidiaries which themselves are investment companies are included within the definition of “investment securities” for purposes of the 40% limit under the Investment Company Act.

Companies that are investment companies within the meaning of the Investment Company Act, and that do not qualify for an exemption from the provisions of such Act, are required to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are subject to substantial regulations with respect to capital structure, operations, transactions with affiliates and other matters. In the event such companies do not register under the Investment Company Act, they may not, among other things, conduct public offerings of their securities in the United States or engage in interstate commerce in the United States. Moreover, even if we desired to register with the Commission as an investment company, we could not do so without an order of the Commission because we are a non-U.S. corporation, and it is unlikely that the Commission would issue such an order.

In recent years we have made a significant minority investment in the capital stock of IRSA, an Argentine company engaged in a range of real estate activities. As of November 30, 2010, we owned approximately 57.49% of IRSA’s outstanding shares. Although we believe we are not an “investment company” for purposes of the Investment Company Act, our belief is subject to substantial uncertainty, and we cannot give you any assurance that we would not be determined to be an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act.  As a result, the uncertainty regarding our status under the Investment Company Act may adversely affect our ability to offer and sell securities in the United States or to U.S. persons. The United States capital markets have historically been an important source of funding for us, and our future financing ability may be adversely affected by a lack of access to the United States capital markets. If an exemption under the Investment Company Act is unavailable to us in the future and we desire to access the U.S. capital markets, our only recourse would be to file an application to the SEC for an exemption from the provisions of the Investment Company Act which is a lengthy and highly uncertain process.

Moreover, if we offer and sell securities in the United States or to U.S. persons and we were deemed to be an investment company and not exempted from the application of the Investment Company Act, contracts we enter into in violation of, or whose performance entails a violation of, the Investment Company Act, including any such securities, may not be enforceable against us.

 

 

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We hold Argentine securities which might be more volatile than U.S. securities and carry a greater risk of default.

 

We currently have and in the past have had certain investments in Argentine government debt, corporate debt, and equity securities. In particular, we hold a significant interest in IRSA, an Argentine company that has suffered material losses, particularly during fiscal years 2001 and 2002. Although our holding of these investments, excluding IRSA, tends to be short term, investments in such securities involve certain risks, including:

          market volatility, higher than those typically associated with U.S. government and corporate securities; and

          loss of principal.

Some of the issuers in which we have invested and may invest, including the Argentine government, have in the past experienced substantial difficulties in servicing their debt obligations, which have led to the restructuring of certain indebtedness. We cannot assure that the issuers in which we have invested or may invest will not be subject to similar or other difficulties in the future which may adversely affect the value of our investments in such issuers. In addition, such issuers and, therefore, such investments, are generally subject to many of the risks that are described in this section with respect to us, and, thus, could have little or no value.

We may expand our operations into other countries, in which case we may be subject to the economic, legal, political and regulatory risks associated with such new regions and new regulations that could be imposed in the regions in which we operate.

In the future we may expand our activities into other countries in Latin America or elsewhere if we decide that international expansion would be appropriate to achieve our objectives.  The success in other countries of the business strategy and business model that we apply in the countries in which we operate could be subject to a high level of uncertainty and depend on numerous factors beyond our control such as an adverse changes in laws and local policies, particularly those relating to import tariffs, labor practices, environment, investment, acquisition of agricultural property by foreign companies or companies controlled by foreigners, and therefore we cannot assure you that any such expansion would be profitable or enable us to obtain the expected returns on our investments, or even recuperate our investments.  Any international expansion of our activities would be subject to political, economic and regulatory risks in the relevant country and to risks inherent to the management of a transnational company.

We may look for investment opportunities in jurisdictions other than Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil and may face other country risks which we are currently unable to indentify.

We have a wide commercial strategy that takes advantage of different opportunities in other jurisdictions. We may decide to invest in other countries other than Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil, including countries in emerging markets located outside of Latin America, such as Africa. As a result, we are not able to identify all the country risks in jurisdictions where we may have future operations.

Risks relating to our investment in IRSA

IRSA’s performance is subject to risks associated with its properties and with the real estate industry.

IRSA’s economic performance and the value of their real estate assets, and consequently the value of the securities issued by them, are subject to the risk that if IRSA’s properties do not generate sufficient revenues to meet its operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures, their ability to pay distributions to their shareholders and our cash flow will be adversely affected. Events or conditions beyond IRSA’s control that may adversely affect its operations or the value of its properties include:

          downturns in the national, regional and local economic climate;

          volatility and decline in discretionary spending;

          competition from other shopping centers and office, industrial and commercial buildings;

          local real estate market conditions, such as oversupply or reduction in demand for office, or other commercial or industrial space;

          decreases in consumption levels;

          changes in interest rates and availability of financing;

          the exercise by IRSA’s tenants of its legal right to early termination of its leases;

          vacancies, changes in market rental rates and the need to periodically repair, renovate and re-lease space;

          increased operating costs, including insurance expense, salary increases, utilities, real estate taxes, state and local taxes and heightened security costs;

          civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts of war which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses;

          significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property;

          declines in the financial condition of its tenants and its ability to collect rents from its tenants;

          changes in its ability or its tenants’ ability to provide for adequate maintenance and insurance, possibly decreasing the useful life of and revenue from property; and

          changes in law or governmental regulations (such as those governing usage, zoning and real property taxes) or government action such as expropriation or confiscation.

If any one or more of the foregoing conditions were to affect IRSA’s business, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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An adverse economic environment for real estate companies and the credit crisis may adversely impact our results of operations and business prospects significantly.

 

The success of IRSA’s business and profitability of its operations are dependent on continued investment in the real estate markets and access to capital and debt financing. A long term crisis of confidence in real estate investments and lack of available credit for acquisitions would be likely to constrain our business growth. As part of our business goals, IRSA intends to increase our properties portfolio with strategic acquisitions of core properties at advantageous prices, and core plus and value added properties where IRSA believes it can bring necessary expertise to enhance property values. In order to pursue acquisitions, IRSA may need access to equity capital and/or debt financing. Recent disruptions in the financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact IRSA’s ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the near future. Any consideration of sales of existing properties or portfolio interests may be tempered by decreasing property values. IRSA’s ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance its obligations with respect to indebtedness depends on its operating and financial performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic conditions. If a recurrence of the disruptions in financial markets presents itself in the future, there can be no assurances that government responses to the disruptions in the financial markets will restore investor confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the availability of credit.

IRSA’s investment in property development, redevelopment and construction may be less profitable than we anticipate.

IRSA is engaged in the development and construction of office space, retail and residential properties, shopping centers and residential apartment complexes, frequently through third-party contractors. Risks associated with our development, re-development and construction activities include the following, among others:

          abandonment of development opportunities and renovation proposals;

          construction costs of a project may exceed IRSA’s original estimates for reasons including raises in interest rates or increases in the costs of materials and labor, making a project unprofitable;

          occupancy rates and rents at newly completed properties may fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including market and economic conditions, resulting in lower than projected rental rates and a corresponding lower return on our investment;

          pre-construction buyers may default on its purchase contracts or units in new buildings may remain unsold upon completion of construction;

          the unavailability of favorable financing alternatives in the private and public debt markets;

          sale prices for residential units may be insufficient to cover development costs;

          construction and lease-up may not be completed on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs;

          impossibility to obtain, delays in obtaining, necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations, or building moratoria and anti-growth legislation;

          significant time lags between the commencement and completion of projects subjects IRSA to greater risks due to fluctuation in the general economy;

          construction may not be completed on schedule because of a number of factors, including weather, labor disruptions, construction delays or delays in receipt of zoning or other regulatory approvals, or man-made or natural disasters (such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes or floods), resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs;

          general changes in IRSA’s tenants’ demand for rental properties outside of the city of Buenos Aires; and

IRSA may incur capital expenditures that could result in considerable time consuming efforts and which may never be completed due to government restrictions.

In addition, IRSA may face contractors’ claims for the enforcement of labor laws in Argentina (sections 30, 31 and 32 under Law No. 20,744), which provide for joint and several liability. Many companies in Argentina hire personnel from third-party companies that provide outsourced services, and sign indemnity agreements in the event of labor claims from employees of such third company that may affect the liability of such hiring company. However, in recent years several courts rulings have denied the existence of independence in those labor relationships and declared joint and several liabilities for both companies.

While IRSA’s policies with respect to expansion, renovation and development activities are intended to limit some of the risks otherwise associated with such activities, IRSA is nevertheless subject to risks associated with the construction of properties, such as cost overruns, design changes and timing delays arising from a lack of availability of materials and labor, weather conditions and other factors outside of its control, as well as financing costs, may exceed original estimates, possibly making the associated investment unprofitable. Any substantial unanticipated delays or expenses could adversely affect the investment returns from these redevelopment projects and harm its operating results.

 

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The real estate industry in Argentina is increasingly competitive.

 

IRSA’s real estate and construction activities are highly concentrated in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, where the real estate market is highly competitive due to a scarcity of properties in sought-after locations and the increasing number of local and international competitors.

Furthermore, the Argentine real estate industry is generally highly competitive and fragmented and does not have high barriers to entry restricting new competitors from entering the market. The main competitive factors in the real estate development business include availability and location of land, price, funding, design, quality, reputation and partnerships with developers. A number of residential and commercial developers and real estate services companies compete with it in seeking land for acquisition, financial resources for development and prospective purchasers and tenants. Other companies, including joint ventures of foreign and local companies, have become increasingly active in the real estate business in Argentina, further increasing this competition. To the extent that one or more of IRSA’s competitors are able to acquire and develop desirable properties, as a result of greater financial resources or otherwise, its business could be materially and adversely affected. If IRSA is not able to respond to such pressures as promptly as its competitors, or the level of competition increases, its financial condition and results of its operations could be adversely affected.

In addition, many of IRSA’s shopping centers are located in close proximity to other shopping centers, numerous retail stores and residential properties. The number of comparable properties located in the vicinity of its property could have a material adverse effect on its ability to lease retail space in its shopping centers or sell units in its residential complexes and on the rent price or the sale price that IRSA is able to charge. IRSA cannot assure you that other shopping center operators, including international shopping center operators, will not invest in Argentina in the near future. As additional companies become active in the Argentine shopping center market, such increased competition could have a material adverse effect on IRSA’s results of operations.

IRSA faces risks associated with property acquisitions.

IRSA has in the past acquired, and intends to acquire in the future, properties, including large properties (such as the acquisition of Edificio República, Abasto de Buenos Aires, or Alto Palermo Shopping) that would increase its size and potentially alter its capital structure. Although IRSA believes that the acquisitions that it has completed in the past and that it expects to undertake in the future have, and will, enhance its future financial performance, the success of such transactions is subject to a number of uncertainties, including the risk that:

          IRSA may not be able to obtain financing for acquisitions on favorable terms;

          acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;

          the actual costs of repositioning or redeveloping acquired properties may be higher than its estimates;

          acquired properties may be located in new markets where it may have limited knowledge and understanding of the local economy, absence of business relationships in the area or unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures; and

          IRSA may not be able to efficiently integrate acquired properties, particularly portfolios of properties, into its organization and to manage new properties in a way that allows it to realize cost savings and synergies.

Some of the land IRSA has purchased is not zoned for development purposes, and it may be unable to obtain, or may face delays in obtaining the necessary zoning permits and other authorizations.

IRSA owns several plots of land which are not zoned for the type of projects it intends to develop. In addition, IRSA does not yet have the required land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. IRSA cannot assure you that it will continue to be successful in its attempts to rezone land and to obtain all necessary permits and authorizations, or that rezoning efforts and permit requests will not be unreasonably delayed or rejected. Moreover, IRSA may be affected by building moratorium and anti-growth legislation. If it is unable to obtain all of the governmental permits and authorizations it needs to develop its present and future projects as planned, IRSA may be forced to make unwanted modifications to such projects or abandon them altogether.

Acquired properties may subject IRSA to unknown liabilities.

Properties that IRSA acquires may be subject to unknown liabilities for which it would have no recourse, or only limited recourse, to the former owners of such properties. As a result, if a liability were asserted against it based upon ownership of an acquired property, IRSA might be required to pay significant sums to settle it, which could adversely affect its financial results and cash flow. Unknown liabilities relating to acquired properties could include:

          liabilities for clean-up of undisclosed environmental contamination;

          law reforms and governmental regulations (such as those governing usage, zoning and real property taxes); and

          liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business.

Some potential losses are not covered by insurance, and certain kinds of insurance coverage may become prohibitively expensive.

IRSA currently carries insurance policies that cover potential risks such as civil liability, fire, loss of profit, floods, including extended coverage and losses from leases on all of its properties. Although IRSA believes the policy specifications and insured limits of these policies are generally customary, there are certain types of losses, such as lease and other contract claims, terrorism and acts of war that generally are not insured. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, IRSA could lose all or a portion of the capital it has invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. In such an event, IRSA might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property. IRSA cannot assure you that material losses in excess of insurance proceeds will not occur in the future. If any of our properties were to experience a catastrophic loss, it could seriously disrupt its operations, delay revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the property. Moreover, IRSA does not purchase life or disability insurance for any of our key employees. If any of its key employees were to die or become incapacitated, it would experience losses caused by a disruption in its operations which will not be covered by insurance, and this could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, IRSA cannot assure you that it will be able to renew its insurance coverage in an adequate amount or at reasonable prices. Insurance companies may no longer offer coverage against certain types of losses, such as losses due to terrorist acts and mold, or, if offered, these types of insurance may be prohibitively expensive.

 

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IRSA’s dependence on rental income may adversely affect its ability to meet its debt obligations.  

 

The substantial part of IRSA’s income is derived from rental income from real property. As a result, IRSA’s performance depends on its ability to collect rent from its tenants. IRSA’s income and funds for distribution would be negatively affected if a significant number of its tenants or any of its major tenants (as discussed in more detail below):

          delay lease commencements;

          decline to extend or renew leases upon expiration;

          fail to make rental payments when due; or

          close stores or declare bankruptcy.

Any of these actions could result in the termination of the tenant’s leases and the loss of rental income attributable to the terminated leases. In addition, IRSA cannot assure you that any tenant whose lease expires will renew that lease or that we will be able to re-lease space on economically advantageous terms. The loss of rental revenues from a number of our tenants and our inability to replace such tenants may adversely affect our profitability and our ability to meet debt and other financial obligations.

Demand for IRSA’s premium properties which target the high-income demographic may be insufficient.

IRSA has focused on development projects intended to cater to affluent individuals and has entered into property swap agreements pursuant to which IRSA contributes its undeveloped properties to ventures with developers who will deliver to its units in premium locations. At the time the developers return these properties to it, demand for premium residential units could be significantly lower. In such case, IRSA would be unable to sell these residential units at the prices or in the time frame it estimated, which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

It may be difficult to buy and sell real estate quickly and transfer restrictions apply to some of IRSA’s properties.

Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and this tends to limit its ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. In addition, significant expenditures associated with each equity investment, such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a decrease in income from a certain investment. If income from a property declines while the related expenses do not decline, IRSA’s business would be adversely affected. Some of its properties are mortgaged to secure payment of its indebtedness, and if IRSA is unable to meet its mortgage payments, it could lose money as a result of foreclosure on such mortgages and even lose such property. In addition, if it becomes necessary or desirable for it to dispose of one or more of the mortgaged properties, IRSA might not be able to obtain a release of the lien on the mortgaged property without payment of the associated debt. The foreclosure of a mortgage on a property or inability to sell a property could adversely affect its business. In transactions of this kind, IRSA may also agree, subject to certain exceptions, not to sell the acquired properties for significant periods of time.

An adverse economic environment for real estate companies and the credit crisis may adversely impact IRSA’s results of operations and business prospects significantly.

The success of IRSA’s business and profitability of IRSA’s operations are dependent on continued investment in the real estate markets and access to capital and debt financing. A long term crisis of confidence in real estate investments and lack of available credit for acquisitions would be likely to constrain its business growth. As part of its business goals, IRSA intends to increase its properties portfolio with strategic acquisitions of core properties at advantageous prices, and core plus and value added properties where IRSA believes it can bring necessary expertise to enhance property values. In order to pursue acquisitions, IRSA may need access to equity capital and/or debt financing. Recent disruptions in the financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact its ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the near future. Any consideration of sales of existing properties or portfolio interests may be tempered by decreasing property values. Its ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance its obligations with respect to indebtedness depends on its operating and financial performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic conditions. If a recurrence of the disruptions in financial markets presents itself in the future, there can be no assurances that government responses to the disruptions in the financial markets will restore investor confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the availability of credit.

 

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IRSA’s level of debt may adversely affect its operations and its ability to pay its debt as it becomes due.

IRSA had, and expects to continue to have, substantial liquidity and capital resource requirements to finance its business. As of June 30, 2011, our consolidated financial debt was Ps. 2,441 million (including short-term and long-term debt, accrued interest and deferred financing costs).

Although IRSA is generating sufficient funds from operating cash flows to satisfy its debt service requirements and its capacity to obtain new financing is adequate given the current availability of credit lines with the banks, IRSA cannot assure you that it will maintain such cash flow and adequate financial capacity in the future.

The fact that we are leveraged may affect our ability to refinance existing debt or borrow additional funds to finance working capital, acquisitions and capital expenditures. In addition, the recent disruptions in the global financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the future. In such conditions, access to equity and debt financing options may be restricted and it may be uncertain how long these circumstances may last.

This would require IRSA to allocate a substantial portion of cash flow to repay principal and interest, thereby reducing the amount of money available to invest in operations, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. Its leverage could also affect its competitiveness and limit its ability to react to changes in market conditions, changes in the real estate industry and economic downturns.

IRSA may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy its debt service requirements or to obtain future financing. If IRSA cannot satisfy its debt service requirements or if IRSA default on any financial or other covenants in its debt arrangements, the lenders and/or holders of its debt will be able to accelerate the maturity of such debt or cause defaults under the other debt arrangements. IRSA’s ability to service debt obligations or to refinance them will depend upon its future financial and operating performance, which will, in part, be subject to factors beyond its control such as macroeconomic conditions (including the recent international credit crisis) and regulatory changes in Argentina. If it cannot obtain future financing, it may have to delay or abandon some or all of its planned capital expenditures, which could adversely affect its ability to generate cash flows and repay its obligations.

IRSA may be negatively affected by a financial crisis in the U.S., the European Union and global capital markets.

IRSA must maintain liquidity to fund its working capital, service, its outstanding indebtedness and finance investment opportunities. Without sufficient liquidity, IRSA could be forced to curtail its operations or it may not be able to pursue new business opportunities.

The capital and credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption during the last credit crisis. If its current resources do not satisfy our liquidity requirements, IRSA may have to seek additional financing. The availability of financing will depend on a variety of factors, such as economic and market conditions, the availability of credit and its credit ratings, as well as the possibility that lenders could develop a negative perception of the prospects of its company or the industry generally. IRSA may not be able to successfully obtain any necessary additional financing on favorable terms, or at all.

The recurrence of a credit crisis could have a negative impact on its major customers, which in turn could materially adversely affect its results of operations and liquidity.

The recent credit crisis had a significant negative impact on businesses around the world. The impact of a crisis on its major tenants cannot be predicted and may be quite severe. A disruption in the ability of its significant tenants to access liquidity could cause serious disruptions or an overall deterioration of its businesses which could lead to a significant reduction in its future orders of its products and the inability or failure on its part to meet its payment obligations to us, any of which could have a material adverse effect on IRSA’s results of operations and liquidity.

IRSA is subject to risks inherent to the operation of shopping centers that may affect its profitability.

Shopping centers are subject to various factors that affect their development, administration and profitability. These factors include:

          the accessibility and the attractiveness of the area where the shopping center is located;

          the intrinsic attractiveness of the shopping center;

          the flow of people and the level of sales of each shopping center rental unit;

          increasing competition from internet sales;

          the amount of rent collected from each shopping center rental unit;

          changes in consumer demand and availability of consumer credit, both of which are highly sensitive to general macroeconomic conditions; and

          the fluctuations in occupancy levels in the shopping centers.

 

 

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An increase in operating costs, caused by inflation or other factors, could have a material adverse effect on IRSA if its tenants are unable to pay higher rent due to the increase in expenses. Moreover, the shopping center business is closely related to consumer spending and to the economy in which customers are located. All of IRSA’s shopping centers are in Argentina, and, as a consequence, their business could be seriously affected by potential recession in Argentina. For example, during the economic crisis in Argentina, spending decreased significantly, unemployment, political instability and inflation significantly reduced consumer spending in Argentina, lowering tenants’ sales and forcing some tenants to leave IRSA’s shopping centers. If the international financial crisis has a substantial impact on economic activity in Argentina, it will likely have a material adverse effect on the revenues from the shopping center activity.

The loss of significant tenants could adversely affect both the operating revenues and value of IRSA’s shopping center and other rental properties.

If certain of IRSA’s most important tenants were to experience financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn of business, or if it simply failed to retain its patronage, IRSA’s business could be adversely affected. IRSA’s shopping centers and, to a lesser extent, its office buildings are typically anchored by significant tenants, such as well known department stores who generate shopping traffic at the mall. A decision by such significant tenants to cease operations at IRSA’s shopping centers or office buildings could have a material adverse effect on the revenues and profitability of the affected segment and, by extension, on its financial condition and results of operations. The closing of one or more significant tenants may induce other major tenants at an affected property to terminate their leases, to seek rent relief and/or cease operating their stores or otherwise adversely affect occupancy at the property. In addition, key tenants at one or more properties might terminate their leases as a result of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, dispositions or bankruptcies in the retail industry. The bankruptcy and/or closure of one or more significant tenants, if IRSA is not able to successfully re-lease the affected space, could have a material adverse effect on both the operating revenues and underlying value of the properties involved.

IRSA’s future acquisitions may be unprofitable.

IRSA intends to acquire additional shopping center properties to the extent that they will be acquired on advantageous terms and meet our investment criteria. Acquisitions of commercial properties entail general investment risks associated with any real estate investment, including:

          IRSA estimates of the cost of improvements needed to bring the property up to established standards for the market may prove to be inaccurate;

          properties IRSA acquire may fail to achieve within the time frames IRSA projects the occupancy or rental rates IRSA projects at the time IRSA makes the decision to acquire, which may result in the properties’ failure to achieve the returns IRSA projected;

          IRSA’s pre-acquisition evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not detect certain defects or identify necessary repairs, which could significantly increase its total acquisition costs; and

          IRSA’s investigation of a property or building prior to its acquisition, and any representations IRSA may receive from the seller of such building or property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could reduce the cash flow from the property or increase IRSA’s acquisition cost.

If IRSA acquires a business, it will be required to integrate the operations, personnel and accounting and information systems of the acquired business. In addition, acquisitions of or investments in companies may cause disruptions in IRSA’s operations and divert management’s attention away from day-to-day operations, which could impair IRSA’s relationships with its current tenants and employees.

IRSA’s ability to grow will be limited if it cannot obtain additional capital.

IRSA’s growth strategy is focused on the redevelopment of properties it already owns and the acquisition and development of additional properties. As a result, IRSA is likely to depend to an important degree on the availability of debt or equity capital, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. IRSA cannot guarantee that additional financing, refinancing or other capital will be available in the amounts it desires or on favorable terms. IRSA’s access to debt or equity capital markets depends on a number of factors, including the market’s perception of its growth potential, its ability to pay dividends, its financial condition, its credit rating and its current and potential future earnings. Depending on the outcome of these factors, IRSA could experience delay or difficulty in implementing its growth strategy on satisfactory terms, or be unable to implement this strategy.

The capital and credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption during the current credit crisis. The availability of financing will depend on a variety of factors, such as economic and market conditions, the availability of credit and our credit ratings, as well as the possibility that lenders could develop a negative perception of our prospects or the industry generally. Therefore, IRSA may not be able to successfully obtain any necessary additional financing on favorable terms, or at all

Serious illnesses and pandemics, such as the 2009 outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 virus, also known as the “swine flu”, have in the past adversely affected consumer and tourist activity, may do so in the future and may adversely affect the results of operations of IRSA.

As a result of the outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 during the winter of 2009, consumers and tourists dramatically changed their spending and travel habits to avoid contact with crowds. Further, several governments enacted regulations limiting the operation of schools, cinemas and shopping centers. Even though the Argentine government only issued public service recommendations to the population regarding the risks involved in visiting crowded places, such as shopping centers, and did not issue specific regulations limiting access to public places, a significant number of consumers nonetheless changed their habits vis-a-vis shopping centers and malls. Additionally, the outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 contributed significantly to a decrease in the number of tourists visiting Argentina in 2009. Although there was not an outbreak of AH1N1 influenza in the winter of 2010 and 2011, we cannot assure you that a new outbreak or health hazard will not occur in the future, or that such an outbreak or hazard would not significantly negatively affect consumer and/or tourist activity, and that such scenario would not adversely affect our businesses or IRSA’s.

Adverse incidents that occur in IRSA’s shopping centers may result in damage to our image and a decrease in the number of our customers.

Given that shopping centers are open to the public, with ample circulation of people, accidents, theft, robbery and other incidents may occur in our facilities, regardless of the preventative measures we adopt. In the event such an incident or series of incidents occurs, shopping center customers and visitors may choose to visit other shopping venues that they believe are safer and less violent, which may cause a reduction in the sales volume and operating income of our shopping centers.

 

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IRSA is subject to risks inherent to the operation of office buildings that may affect its profitability.

Office buildings are subject to various factors that affect their development, administration and profitability. The profitability of IRSA’s office buildings may be affected by:

          a decrease in demand for office space;

          a deterioration in the financial condition of our tenants, which may result in defaults under leases due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity or for other reasons;

          difficulties or delays renewing leases or re-leasing space;

          decreases in rents as a result of oversupply, particularly of newer buildings;

          competition from developers, owners and operators of office properties and other commercial real estate, including sublease space available from our tenants; and

          maintenance, repair and renovation costs incurred to maintain the competitiveness of our office buildings

IRSA is subject to risks affecting the hotel industry.

The full-service segment of the lodging industry in which IRSA’s hotels operate is highly competitive. The operational success of IRSA’s hotels is highly dependent on its ability to compete in areas such as access, location, quality of accommodations, rates, quality food and beverage facilities and other services and amenities. IRSA’s hotels may face additional competition if other companies decide to build new hotels or improve their existing hotels to increase their attractiveness.

In addition, the profitability of IRSA’s hotels depends on:

          IRSA’s ability to form successful relationships with international and local operators to run its hotels;

          changes in tourism and  travel patterns, including seasonal changes and changes due to pandemic outbreaks, such as the AH1N1 virus; or weather phenomenon or other natural events, such as the eruption of the Puyehué volcano in June 2011;

          affluence of tourists, which can be affected by a slowdown in global economy; and 

          taxes and governmental regulations affecting wages, prices, interest rates, construction procedures and costs.

An uninsured loss or a loss that exceeds the policies on IRSA’s properties could subject IRSA to lost capital or revenue on those properties.

Under the terms and conditions of the leases currently in force on IRSA’s properties, tenants are required to indemnify and hold IRSA harmless from liabilities resulting from injury to persons, or property, on or off the premises, due to activities conducted on the properties, except for claims arising from our negligence or intentional misconduct or that of its agents.

Tenants are generally required, at the tenant’s expense, to obtain and keep in full force during the term of the lease, liability and property damage insurance policies. In addition, IRSA cannot assure the holders that the tenants will properly maintain their insurance policies or have the ability to pay the deductibles.

Should a loss occur that is uninsured or in an amount exceeding the combined aggregate limits for the policies noted above, or in the event of a loss that is subject to a substantial deductible under an insurance policy, IRSA could lose all or part of its capital invested in, and anticipated revenue from, one or more of the properties, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

IRSA’s business is subject to extensive regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the future.

The activities of IRSA are subject to federal, state and municipal laws, and to regulations, authorizations and licenses required with respect to construction, zoning, use of the soil, environmental protection and historical patrimony, consumer protection and other requirements, all of which affect its ability to acquire land, buildings and shopping centers, develop and build projects and negotiate with customers. In addition, companies in this industry are subject to increasing tax rates, the creation of new taxes and changes in the taxation regime. IRSA is required to obtain licenses and authorizations with different governmental authorities in order to carry out our projects. Maintaining its licenses and authorizations can be a costly provision. In the case of non-compliance with such laws, regulations, licenses and authorizations, IRSA may face fines, project shutdowns, and cancellation of licenses and revocation of authorizations.

In addition, public authorities may issue new and stricter standards, or enforce or construe existing laws and regulations in a more restrictive manner, which may force us to make expenditures to comply with such new rules. Development activities are also subject to risks relating to potential delays in obtaining or an inability to obtain all necessary zoning, environmental, land-use, development, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. Any such delays or failures to obtain such government approvals may have an adverse effect on IRSA’s business.

In the past, the Argentine government imposed strict and burdensome regulations regarding leases in response to housing shortages, high rates of inflation and difficulties in accessing credit. Such regulations limited or prohibited increases on rental prices and prohibited eviction of tenants, even for failure to pay rent. Most of IRSA’s leases provide that the tenants pay all costs and taxes related to their respective leased areas. In the event of a significant increase in the amount of such costs and taxes, the Argentine government may respond to political pressure to intervene by regulating this practice, thereby negatively affecting our rental income. IRSA cannot assure you that the Argentine government will not impose similar or other regulations in the future. Changes in existing laws or the enactment of new laws governing the ownership, operation or leasing of properties in Argentina could negatively affect the Argentine real estate market and the rental market and materially and adversely affect operations and profitability of IRSA.

 

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Argentine Lease Law No. 23,091 imposes restrictions that limit flexibility of IRSA.

Argentine laws governing leases impose certain restrictions, including the following:

          lease agreements may not contain inflation adjustment clauses based on consumer price indexes or wholesale price indexes. Although many of IRSA’s lease agreements contain readjustment clauses, these are not based on an official index nor do they reflect the inflation index. In the event of litigation these provisions may not be enforceable and therefore  it may be impossible for IRSA to adjust the amounts owed to IRSA under its lease agreements;

          residential leases must comply with a mandatory minimum term of two years and retail leases must comply with a mandatory minimum term of three years except in the case of stands and/or spaces for special exhibitions;

          lease terms may not exceed ten years, except for leases regulated by Law No. 25,248 (which provides that leases containing a purchase option are not subject to term limitations); and

          tenants may rescind commercial and office lease agreements after the initial six-month period.

As a result of the foregoing, IRSA is exposed to the risk of increases of inflation under their leases and the exercise of rescission rights by their tenants could materially and adversely affect their business and IRSA cannot assure you that their tenants will not exercise such right, especially if rent values stabilize or decline in the future or if economic conditions deteriorate.

Eviction proceedings in Argentina are difficult and time consuming.

Although Argentine law permits a summary proceeding to collect unpaid rent and a special proceeding to evict tenants, eviction proceedings in Argentina are difficult and time-consuming. Historically, the heavy workloads of the courts and the numerous procedural steps required have generally delayed landlords’ efforts to evict tenants. Eviction proceedings generally take between six months and two years from the date of filing of the suit to the time of actual eviction.

IRSA has usually attempted to negotiate the termination of lease agreements with defaulting tenants after the first few months of non-payment in order to avoid legal proceedings. Delinquency may increase significantly in the future, and such negotiations with tenants may not be as successful as they have been in the past. Moreover, new Argentine laws and regulations may forbid or restrict eviction proceedings, and in such case, they would likely have a material and adverse effect on IRSA’s financial condition and results of operation.

IRSA is subject to great competitive pressure.

Most of IRSA’s properties are located in Argentina. There are other shopping centers and numerous smaller retail stores and residential properties within the market area of each of its properties. The number of competing properties in a particular area could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease retail space in our shopping centers or sell units in our residential complexes and on the amount of rent or the sale price that we are able to charge. To date, there have been relatively few companies competing with IRSA for its shopping center properties. However, if additional companies become active in the Argentine shopping center market in the future, such competition could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

IRSA’s assets are concentrated in the Buenos Aires area.

The principal properties of IRSA are located in the City of Buenos Aires and the Province of Buenos Aires and a substantial portion of their revenues are derived from such properties. For both its fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2011, approximately 88% and 85% of our consolidated revenues were derived from properties in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area including the City of Buenos Aires. Although IRSA owns properties and may acquire or develop additional properties outside Buenos Aires, it expects to continue to depend to a large extent on economic conditions affecting those areas, and therefore, an economic downturn in those areas could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

IRSA faces risks associated with the expansion to other Latin American markets.

From 1994 to 2002, IRSA had substantial investments outside of Argentina, including Brazil Realty, which was sold in 2002, and Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios in Venezuela, which was sold in 2001.

IRSA continues to believe that Brazil, Uruguay and other Latin American countries offer attractive opportunities for growth in the real estate sector. IRSA will continue to consider investment opportunities outside of Argentina as they arise.

Investments in Brazil and other Latin American countries are subject to significant risks including sovereign risks and risks affecting these countries’ real estate sectors. These risks include competition by well-established as well as new developers, unavailability of financing or financing on terms that are not acceptable to us, exchange rate fluctuations, lack of liquidity in the market, rising construction costs and inflation, extensive and potentially increasing regulation and bureaucratic procedures for obtaining permits and authorizations, political and economic instability that may result in sharp shifts in demand for properties, risks of default in payment and difficulty evicting defaulting tenants.

Recently, IRSA has acquired a property in Partido de la Costa, Department of Canelones, Uruguay, near Montevideo, where it plans to develop a real estate housing units and commercial premises.

IRSA faces risks associated with its expansion in the United States.

On July 2, 2008, IRSA acquired a 30% interest in Metropolitan, a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware, United States of America. During fiscal year 2011, as a result of certain negotiations, an agreement was reached to restructure Metropolitan’s debt. Following such closing, we indirectly hold 49% of New Lipstick LLC, a holding company that is owner of Metropolitan. Metropolitan’s main asset is the Lipstick Building, a 34-story building located on Third Avenue between 53rd and 54th streets in Manhattan, New York City. Metropolitan has incurred mortgage debt in connection with the Lipstick Building. For more information about Metropolitan, please see “International Investments”.

Since August 2009 we acquired and subsequently sold part of our equity interests in Hersha, therefore, as of June 30, 2011 our share holding was 9.2%. Hersha’s main assets are hotels, most of them located on the east coast of the United States. As of June 30, 2011, Hersha was the holder of an indirect controlling interest in 78 hotels. For more information on Hersha, see "Business-International ".

 

In December 2010, we, through Rigby 183 LLC, in which we indirectly hold a 49% equity interest through IMadison LLC, jointly with other partners,

acquired a building located at 183 Madison Avenue, Midtown South, Manhattan, New York.

 

If the conditions of our Supertel Hospitality Inc. tender offer made in November 2011 are met, we will have an important equity ownership in this REIT, which main assets are 101 hotels across 23 states of the US. For more information about liquidity please see “Recent Developments”.

 

The U.S. markets have recently experienced extreme dislocations and a severe contraction in available liquidity globally as important segments of the credit markets were frozen. Global financial markets have been disrupted by, among other things, volatility in securities prices, rating downgrades and declining valuations, and this disruption has been acute in real estate and related markets. This disruption has lead to a decline in business and consumer confidence and increased unemployment and has precipitated an economic recession around the globe. As a consequence, owners and operators of commercial real estate, including hotels and resorts, and commercial real estate properties such as offices, have experienced dramatic declines in property values and may continue to experience declines in business and real estate values in the U.S. or elsewhere. IRSA is unable to predict the likely duration or severity of the effects of the disruption in financial markets and adverse economic conditions and the effects they may have on their business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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If the bankruptcy of Inversora Dársena Norte S.A. is extended to our subsidiary Puerto Retiro, we will likely lose a significant investment in a unique waterfront land reserve in the City of Buenos Aires.

 

On November 18, 1997, in connection with the acquisition of our subsidiary Inversora Bolívar S.A. (“Inversora Bolívar”), we indirectly acquired 35.2% of the capital stock of Puerto Retiro. Inversora Bolívar had purchased such shares of Puerto Retiro from Redona Investments Ltd. N.V. in 1996. In 1999, we, through Inversora Bolívar, increased our interest in Puerto Retiro to 50.0% of its capital stock. On April 18, 2000, Puerto Retiro received notice of a complaint filed by the Argentine government, through the Ministry of Defense, seeking to extend the bankruptcy of Inversora Dársena Norte S.A. (“Indarsa”). Upon filing of the complaint, the bankruptcy court issued an order restraining the ability of Puerto Retiro to dispose of, in any manner, the real property it had purchased in 1993 from Tandanor S.A. (“Tandanor”). Puerto Retiro appealed the restraining order which was confirmed by the court on December 14, 2000.

In 1991, Indarsa purchased 90% of Tandanor, a formerly government-owned company, which owned a large piece of land near Puerto Madero of approximately 8 hectares, divided into two spaces: Planta 1 and 2. After the purchase of Tandanor by Indarsa, in June 1993 Tandanor sold “Planta 1” to Puerto Retiro, for a sum of US$18 million pursuant to a valuation performed by J.L. Ramos, a well-known real estate brokerage firm in Argentina. Indarsa failed to pay to the Argentine government the outstanding price for its purchase of the stock of Tandanor. As a result, the Ministry of Defense requested the bankruptcy of Indarsa. Since the only asset of Indarsa was its holding in Tandanor, the Argentine government is seeking to extend Indarsa’s bankruptcy to the companies or individuals which, according to its view, acted as a single economic group. In particular, the Argentine government has requested the extension of the bankruptcy to Puerto Retiro, which acquired Planta 1 from Tandanor.

The time for producing evidence in relation to these legal proceeding has expired. The parties have submitted their closing arguments and are awaiting a final judgment. However, the judge has delayed his decision until a final judgment in the criminal proceedings against the former Defense Minister and former directors of Indarsa has been delivered. We cannot give you any assurance that we will prevail in this proceeding, and if the plaintiff’s claim is upheld by the courts, all of the assets of Puerto Retiro would likely be used to pay Indarsa’s debts and our investment in Puerto Retiro, valued at Ps.54.4 million as of June 30, 2011, would be lost. As of June 30, 2011, we had not established any reserve in respect of this contingency.

Property ownership through joint ventures or minority participation may limit our ability to act exclusively in our interest.

IRSA develops and acquire properties in joint ventures with other persons or entities when we believe circumstances warrant the use of such structures. For example, in our Shopping Center segment, as of June 30, 2011, we owned approximately 94.9% of Alto Palermo. Through our subsidiary Alto Palermo, we own 80% of Panamerican Mall S.A., while another 20% is owned by Centro Comercial Panamericano S.A. In our Development and Sale of Properties segment, we have ownership of 50% in Puerto Retiro. In addition we have a 100% stake in Solares de Santa María S.A. In our Hotel segment, we own 50% of the Llao Llao Hotel, while the other 50% is owned by the Sutton Group. We own 80% of the Hotel Libertador, Hoteles Sheraton de Argentina S.A. owns 20%. We own 76.34% of Hotel Intercontinental. In the Financial Operations and others segment, we own approximately 29.77% of Banco Hipotecario, while the Argentine government has a controlling interest in it. Finally, we own a 49% interest in Metropolitan. 49% in a building located at Madison Avenue in New York and 9.2% in Hersha.

IRSA could become engaged in a dispute with one or more of our joint venture partners that might affect our ability to operate a jointly-owned property. Moreover, our joint venture partners may, at any time, have business, economic or other objectives that are inconsistent with our objectives, including objectives that relate to the timing and terms of any sale or refinancing of a property. For example, the approval of certain of the other investors is required with respect to operating budgets and refinancing, encumbering, expanding or selling any of these properties. In some instances, our joint venture partners may have competing interests in our markets that could create conflicts of interest. If the objectives of our joint venture partners are inconsistent with our own objectives, we will not be able to act exclusively in our interests.

If one or more of the investors in any of our jointly owned properties were to experience financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn of business, there could be an adverse effect on the relevant property or properties and in turn, on our financial performance. Should a joint venture partner be declared bankrupt, we could become liable for our partner’s share of joint venture liabilities.

Dividend restrictions in IRSA’s subsidiaries’ debt agreements may adversely affect it.

IRSA has subsidiaries and an important source of funds for it are cash dividends and other permitted payments from its subsidiaries. The debt agreements of IRSA’s subsidiaries contain covenants restricting their ability to pay dividends or make other distributions. If the subsidiaries of IRSA are unable to make payments to it, or are able to pay only limited amounts, IRSA may be unable to pay dividends or make payments on its indebtedness.

IRSA is dependent on its chairman Eduardo Elsztain and certain other senior managers.

IRSA’s success depends on the continued employment of Eduardo S. Elsztain, its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, who has significant expertise and knowledge of its business and industry. The loss of or interruption in his services for any reason could have a material adverse effect on IRSA’s business. Its future success also depends in part upon IRSA’s ability to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel. IRSA cannot assure you that it will be successful in hiring or retaining qualified personnel. A failure to hire or retain qualified personnel may have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

IRSA may face potential conflicts of interest relating to its principal shareholders.

IRSA’s largest beneficial owner is Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, through his indirect shareholding through us. As of June 30, 2011, such beneficial ownership consisted of: (i) 292,811,013 shares held by us, (ii) 41,080,112 shares held by Agrology, S.A. (“Agrology”), (iii) 628,070 shares held by Consultores Assets Management S.A., and (iv) 765,100 shares held directly by Mr. Elsztain.

Conflicts of interest between our management, IRSA and its affiliates may arise in the performance of IRSA’S business activities. As of June 30, 2011, Mr. Elsztain also beneficially owned (i) approximately 37.0% of our common shares and (ii) approximately 94.9% of the common shares of our subsidiary Alto Palermo. We cannot assure you that our principal shareholders and their affiliates will not limit or cause us to forego business opportunities that our affiliates may pursue or that the pursuit of other opportunities will be in our interest in IRSA’s interest.

Due to the currency mismatches between IRSA’s assets and liabilities, it has significant currency exposure.

As of June 30, 2011, the majority of its liabilities, such as IRSA’s 8.5% and 11.5% notes due 2017 and 2020 respectively, Alto Palermo’s Series I Notes and Alto Palermo’s convertible notes are denominated in U.S. Dollars, while a significant portion of IRSA’s revenues and assets as of June 30, 2011, are denominated in Pesos. This currency gap exposes IRSA to a risk of exchange rate volatility, which would negatively affect its financial results if the Dollar were to appreciate against the Peso. Any further depreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar will correspondingly increase the amount of IRSA’s debt in Pesos, with further adverse effects on its results of operation and financial condition and may increase the collection risk of its leases and other receivables from its tenants and mortgage debtors, most of whom have Peso-denominated revenues.

 

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The shift of consumers to purchasing goods over the Internet may negatively affect sales in IRSA’s shopping centers.

During the last years, retail sales by means of the Internet have grown significantly in Argentina, even though the market share of Internet sales related to retail sales is still not significant. The Internet enables manufacturers and retailers to sell directly to consumers, diminishing the importance of traditional distribution channels such as retail stores and shopping centers. IRSA believes that its target consumers are increasingly using the Internet, from home, work or elsewhere, to shop electronically for retail goods, and this trend is likely to continue. If e-commerce and retail sales through the Internet continue to grow, consumers’ reliance on traditional distribution channels such as its shopping centers could be materially diminished, having a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.

Risks relating to IRSA’s  Investment in Banco Hipotecario

IRSA’s investment in Banco Hipotecario is subject to risks affecting Argentina’s financial system.

As of June 30, 2011, IRSA owned approximately 29.77% of the outstanding capital stock of Banco Hipotecario (without considering treasury shares) which represented 14.8% of our consolidated assets as of such date. Substantially all of Banco Hipotecario’s operations, properties and customers are located in Argentina. Accordingly, the quality of Banco Hipotecario’s loan portfolio, financial condition and results of operations depend to a significant extent on economic and political conditions prevailing in Argentina. The political and economic crisis in Argentina during 2002 and 2003 and the Argentine government’s actions to address it have had and may continue to have a material adverse effect on Banco Hipotecario’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Financial institutions are subject to significant regulation relating to functions that historically have been mandated by the Central Bank and other regulatory authorities. Measures adopted by the Central Bank have had, and future regulations may have, a material adverse effect on Banco Hipotecario’s financial condition and results of operations.

Laws and Executive Branch Decrees implemented during and after the economic crisis in 2001 and 2002 have substantially altered contractual obligations affecting Argentina’s financial sector. Recently, the Argentine Congress has considered various initiatives intended to reduce or eliminate a portion of the mortgage loan portfolio on the debt owed to Banco Hipotecario. Also, there have been certain initiatives intended to review the terms pursuant to which Banco Hipotecario was privatized. As a result, IRSA cannot assure you that the Argentine legislature will not enact new laws that will have a significant adverse effect on Banco Hipotecario’s shareholders’ equity or that the Argentine government would compensate Banco Hipotecario for the resulting loss. These uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the value of our investment in Banco Hipotecario.

Over the last calendar year, the financial markets in the most important countries in the world were affected by volatility, lack of liquidity and credit, which entailed a significant drop in international stock indexes, and an economic slow-down started to become evident worldwide. Our management is closely monitoring the effects in order to implement the necessary measures to minimize the impact of the financial crisis on our operations.

Banco Hipotecario relies heavily on mortgage lending and the value of our investment in it depends in part on its ability to implement successfully its new business diversification strategy.

Historically, Banco Hipotecario has been engaged exclusively in mortgage lending and related activities. As a result, factors having an adverse effect on the mortgage market have a greater adverse impact on Banco Hipotecario than on its more diversified competitors. Due to its historic concentration in this recession-sensitive sector, Banco Hipotecario is particularly vulnerable to adverse changes in economic and market conditions in Argentina due to their adverse effect on demand for new mortgage loans and the asset quality of outstanding mortgage loans. The past economic crisis had a material adverse effect on its liquidity, financial conditions and results of operations. In addition, a number of governmental measures that apply to the financial sector have had a material adverse effect particularly on Banco Hipotecario, impairing its financial condition.

Accordingly, Banco Hipotecario has adapted its business strategy to confront the challenges of these new market conditions. Banco Hipotecario’s ability to diversify its operation will depend on how successfully it diversifies its product offerings and transforms itself into a financial institution that no longer relies solely on mortgage lending.

In the past years Banco Hipotecario has made several investments that are designed to enable it to develop retail banking activities. Banco Hipotecario must overcome significant challenges to achieve this goal including, among others, its lack of experience and client relationships outside the mortgage sector, the existence of large, well-positioned competitors and significant political, regulatory and economic uncertainties in Argentina. As a result, we cannot give you any assurance that Banco Hipotecario will be successful in developing significant retail banking activities in the foreseeable future, if at all. If Banco Hipotecario is unable to diversify its operations by developing its retail banking activities and other non-mortgage banking activities, the value of our substantial investment in Banco Hipotecario would likely be materially and adversely affected.

 

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Banco Hipotecario’s mortgage loan portfolio is not adequately indexed for inflation and any significant increase in inflation could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition.

In accordance with Emergency Executive Branch Decree No. 214/02 and its implementing regulations, pesified assets and liabilities were adjusted for inflation as of February 3, 2002 by application of the Coeficiente de Estabilización de Referencia (“CER”) a consumer price inflation coefficient. On May 6, 2002, the Executive Branch issued a Executive Branch Decree providing that mortgages originally denominated in U.S. Dollars and converted into Pesos pursuant to Executive Branch Decree No. 214/2002 and mortgages on property constituting a borrower’s sole family residence may be adjusted for inflation only pursuant to a coefficient based on salary variation, the CVS, which during 2002 was significantly less than inflation as measured by the wholesale price index, or WPI. As a result, only 10% of Banco Hipotecario’s mortgage loans are adjusted for inflation in accordance with the CER, 30% are adjusted in accordance with the CVS and 60% remain entirely unindexed. Additionally, pursuant to Law No. 25,796, Section 1, repealed effective April 1, 2004, the CVS as an indexation mechanism applied to the relevant portion of Banco Hipotecario’s mortgages loans. During 2005, the CER increased to 11.75% and the WPI 10.7%, while in 2006 the CER and WPI increased 10.3% and 7.1%, respectively. In 2008, 2009 and 2010, CER increased 8%, 7% and 11%, respectively, and WPI increased 10%, 1.2% and 14.6%  respectively. As of June 30, 2011, CER increased 4.8% and the WPI increased 6.3%.

As a result of the high inflation in Argentina from 2002 onwards, Banco Hipotecario’s mortgage loan portfolio experienced a significant decrease in value and if inflation continues increasing, it might continue to undergo a major decrease in value. Accordingly, an increase in Banco Hipotecario’s funding and other costs due to inflation might not be offset by indexation, which could adversely affect its liquidity and results of operations.

Legislation limiting Banco Hipotecario’s ability to foreclose on mortgaged collateral may have an adverse effect on it.

Like other mortgage lenders, the ability to foreclose on mortgaged collateral to recover on delinquent mortgage loans impacts the conduct of Banco Hipotecario’s business. In February 2002, the Argentine government amended Argentina’s Bankruptcy Law, suspending bankruptcies and foreclosures on real estate that constitutes the debtor’s primary residence, initially for a six-month period and subsequently extended until November 14, 2002. Since 2003, the Argentine government has approved various laws that have suspended, in some cases, foreclosures for a period of time in accordance with Law No. 25,972 enacted on December 18, 2004, and, in some cases, temporarily suspended all judicial and non-judicial mortgage and pledge enforcement actions. Several laws and Executive Branch Decrees extended this mortgage foreclosure suspension period. On June 14, 2006, Argentine Law 26,103 was enacted which established a 180-day suspension period for mortgage foreclosure proceedings affecting debtors where the subject mortgage related to the debtor’s sole residence and where the original loan was not greater than Ps.100,000.

Law No. 25,798, enacted on November 5, 2003, and implemented by Executive Branch Executive Branch Decree No. 1284/2003 and No. 352/2004, among sets forth system to restructure delinquent mortgage payments and to prevent foreclosures on a debtor’s sole residence (the “Mortgage Refinancing System”). The Mortgage Refinancing System establishes a trust composed of assets contributed by the Argentine government and income from restructured mortgage loans. Banco de la Nación Argentina, in its capacity as trustee, enters into debt restructuring agreements with delinquent mortgage debtors establishing the following terms: (i) a grace period on the mortgage loan of one year and (ii) monthly installment payments on the mortgage loan not to exceed 30% of the aggregate income of the family living in the mortgaged property. Banco de la Nación Argentina then subrogates the mortgagee’s rights against the debtor, by issuing notes delivered to the mortgagee to settle the amounts outstanding on the mortgage loan. The sum restructured under the Mortgage Refinancing System may not exceed the appraisal value of the property securing the mortgage after deducting any debts for taxes and maintenance. The Mortgage Refinancing System was established for a limited period of time, during which parties to mortgage loan agreements could opt to participate and was subsequently extended by a number of Executive Branch Decrees and laws.

Law No. 26,167 enacted on November 29, 2006, suspended foreclosures and also established a special proceeding for the enforcement of certain mortgage loans. Such special proceedings give creditors a 10-day period to inform the court of the amounts owed under the mortgage loans. Soon thereafter, the judge will call the parties for a hearing in order to reach an agreement on the amount and terms of payment thereunder. In case of failure by the parties to reach such agreement, they will have a 30-day negotiation period, and if the negotiations do not result in an agreement, then, payment and conditions will be determined by the courts.

On November 29, 2006, Law No. 26,177 created the Unidad de Reestructuración, a government agency responsible for the revision of each of the mortgage loans granted by the state-owned Banco Hipotecario Nacional, the predecessor of Banco Hipotecario, before the enactment of the Convertibility Law in 1991. The Unidad de Reestructuración was authorized to make non-binding recommendations to facilitate the restructuring of such mortgage loans. The Unidad de Reestructuración submitted a proposal to the National Congress recommending forgiveness or other write-off of such loans, extensions of their scheduled maturities or other subsidies that were capable of adversely affecting Banco Hipotecario’s ability to foreclose on such mortgage loans. On November 21, 2007, the National Congress enacted Law No. 26,313, establishing a procedure for the restructuring of certain mortgage loans made by its predecessor, the former Banco Hipotecario Nacional. Law No. 26,313 restructures the affected loans by recalculating and reducing their unpaid balance (which had been previously restructured pursuant to a prior law). In December 2008, the applicability of Law No. 26,313 was limited to certain of Banco Hipotecario’s mortgage loans made prior to April 1, 1991 to finance the construction of residential complexes which as of December 31, 2008, had been delinquent since November 2007 or earlier. As a result of the recalculation of loans, Banco Hipotecario has forgiven its right to enforce 8,317 mortgage loans representing approximately Ps.235.8 million in the aggregate. As of September 30, 2010, Banco Hipotecario had constituted loan allowances in connection with the results of this recalculation.

We cannot assure you that the Argentine government will not enact further new laws restricting Banco Hipotecario’s ability to enforce its rights as creditor. Any such limitation on its ability to successfully implement foreclosures could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

Banco Hipotecario’s non-mortgage loan portfolio has grown rapidly and is concentrated in the low- and middle-income segments.

As a result of Banco Hipotecario’s strategy to diversify its banking operations and develop retail and other non-mortgage banking activities, in recent years its portfolio of non-mortgage loans has grown rapidly. During the period between June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011, Banco Hipotecario’s portfolio of non-mortgage loans increased 62.0% from Ps.908.4 million to Ps.712.0 million. A substantial portion of its portfolio of non-mortgage loans consists of loans to low- and middle-income individuals and, to a lesser extent, middle-market companies. These individuals and companies are likely to be more seriously affected by adverse developments in the Argentine economy than high income individuals and large corporations. Consequently, in the future Banco Hipotecario may experience higher levels of past due non-mortgage loans that would likely result in increased provisions for loan losses. In addition, large-scale lending to low- and middle-income individuals and middle-market companies is a new business activity for Banco Hipotecario, and as a result its experience and loan-loss data for such loans are necessarily limited. Therefore, IRSA cannot assure you that the levels of past due non-mortgage loans and resulting charge-offs will not increase materially in the future.

 

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Given the current valuation criteria of the Central Bank for the recording of government securities on Banco Hipotecario’s balance sheets, its most recent financial statements may not be indicative of its current financial condition.

Banco Hipotecario prepares its financial statements in accordance with Central Bank GAAP which differ in certain material respects from Argentine GAAP. As of June 30, 2011 there are included securities that were not valued according to GAAP equivalent to Ps.85.5 million. The impact of valuing these securities in accordance with Argentine GAAP results in a decrease in net assets of Ps.7.3 million at June 30, 2010.

Due to interest rate and currency mismatches of its assets and liabilities, Banco Hipotecario has significant currency exposure.

As of June 30, 2011, Banco Hipotecario’s foreign currency-denominated liabilities exceeded its foreign-currency-denominated assets by approximately 157.1 million. This currency gap exposes Banco Hipotecario to risk of exchange rate volatility which would negatively affect Banco Hipotecario’s financial results if the U.S. Dollar were to depreciate against the Peso and/or the Euro. We cannot assure you that the U.S. Dollar will not appreciate against the Peso, or that IRSA will not be adversely affected by Banco Hipotecario’s exposure to risks of exchange rate fluctuations.

Banco Hipotecario has acquired and will continue to acquire on a regular basis Dollar futures and other derivatives in order to hedge its exposure to foreign currency and interest rate mismatches of its assets and liabilities.

Banco Hipotecario operates in a highly regulated environment, and its operations are subject to regulations adopted, and measures taken, by the Central Bank, the Comisión Nacional de Valores and other regulatory agencies.

Financial institutions are subject to significant regulation relating to functions that historically have been mandated by the Central Bank and other regulatory authorities. Measures adopted by the Central Bank have had, and future regulations may have, a material adverse effect on Banco Hipotecario’s financial condition and results of operations. For example, on July 25, 2003, the Central Bank announced its intention to adopt new capital adjustment requirements which will be gradually implemented until 2009. Furthermore, the IMF and other multilateral agencies encouraged the Government to impose minimum capital adjustment, solvency and liquidity requirements, in accordance with the international guidelines, which may produce significant operating restrictions on Banco Hipotecario.

Similarly, the Comisión Nacional de Valores, which authorizes Banco Hipotecario’s offerings of securities and regulates the public markets in Argentina, has the authority to impose sanctions on Banco Hipotecario and its board of directors for breaches of corporate governance requirements. Under applicable law, the Comisión Nacional de Valores has the authority to impose penalties that range from minor regulatory enforcement sanctions to significant monetary fines, to disqualification of directors from performing board functions for a period of time, and (in the most serious cases) prohibiting issuers from making public offerings, if they were to determine that there was wrongdoing or material violation of law. Although Banco Hipotecario is not currently party to any proceeding before the Comisión Nacional de Valores, we cannot assure you that the Comisión Nacional de Valores will not initiate new proceedings against Banco Hipotecario, its shareholders´ or directors or impose further sanctions.

Commencing in early 2002, laws and Executive Branch Decrees have been implemented that have substantially altered the prevailing legal regime and obligations established in contract. In the recent past, various initiatives have been presented to Congress intended to reduce or eliminate the debt owed to Banco Hipotecario on a portion of its mortgage loan portfolio and there were initiatives intended to review the terms pursuant to which Banco Hipotecario Nacional was privatized. As a result, we cannot assure you that the legislative branch will not enact new laws that will have a significant adverse impact on Banco Hipotecario’s shareholders’ equity or that, if this were to occur, the Argentine government would compensate us for the resulting loss. Please see “Exchange Rates and Exchange Controls”.

The Argentine government may prevail in all matters to be decided at a Banco Hipotecario’s general shareholders meeting.

According to the Privatization Law and Banco Hipotecario’s by-laws, holders of Class A and Class D Shares have special voting rights relating to certain corporate decisions. Whenever such special rights do not apply (with respect to the Class A Shares and the Class D Shares) and in all cases (with respect to the Class B Shares and the Class C Shares), each share of common shares entitles the holder to one vote. Pursuant to Argentine regulations, Banco Hipotecario may not issue new shares with multiple votes.

The holders of Class D Shares have the right to elect nine of Banco Hipotecario’s board members and their respective alternates. In addition, for so long as Class A Shares represent more than 42.0% of Banco Hipotecario’s capital, the Class D Shares shall be entitled to three votes per share, provided that holders of Class D Shares will be entitled to only one vote per share in the case of a vote on:

          a fundamental change in Banco Hipotecario’s corporate purpose;

          a change in Banco Hipotecario’s domicile outside of Argentina;

          dissolution prior to the expiration of Banco Hipotecario’s corporate existence;

          a merger or spin-off after which Banco Hipotecario would not be the surviving corporation;

          a total or partial recapitalization following a mandatory reduction of capital; and

          approval of voluntary reserves, other than legally mandated reserves, when their amount exceeds Banco Hipotecario’s capital stock and its legally mandated reserves.

In addition, irrespective of what percentage of Banco Hipotecario’s outstanding capital stock is represented by Class A Shares, the affirmative vote of the holders of Class A Shares is required to adopt certain decisions. Class D Shares will not be converted into Class A Shares, Class B Shares or Class C Shares by virtue of their reacquisition by the Argentine government, PPP or Programa de Propiedad Participada (or the Shared Property Program) participants or companies engaged in housing development or real estate activities.

According to the Privatization Law, there are no restrictions on the ability of the Argentine government to dispose of its Class A shares, and all but one of such shares could be sold to third parties in a public offering. If the Class A shares represent less than 42% of Banco Hipotecario’s total voting stock as a result of the issuance of new shares other than Class A shares or otherwise, the Class D shares IRSA hold would automatically lose their triple voting rights. If this were to occur, IRSA would likely lose its current ability, together with our affiliates that also hold Class D shares of Banco Hipotecario, to exercise substantial influence over decisions submitted to the vote of Banco Hipotecario’s shareholders.

 

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Banco Hipotecario will continue to consider acquisition opportunities which may not be successful.

  

From time to time in recent years, Banco Hipotecario has considered certain possible acquisitions or business combinations, and Banco Hipotecario expects to continue considering acquisitions that it believes offer attractive opportunities and are consistent with its business strategy. IRSA cannot assure, however, that Banco Hipotecario will be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or that Banco Hipotecario will be able to acquire promising target financial institutions on favorable terms. Additionally, its ability to obtain the desired effects of past and future acquisitions will depend in part on its ability to successfully complete the integration of those businesses. The integration of acquired businesses entails significant risks, including:

          unforeseen difficulties in integrating operations and systems;

          problems assimilating or retaining the employees of acquired businesses;

          challenges retaining customers of acquired businesses;

          unexpected liabilities or contingencies relating to the acquired businesses; and

          the possibility that management may be distracted from day-to-day business concerns by integration activities and related problem solving.

Risks Related to Our ADSs and Common Shares

Shares eligible for sale could adversely affect the price of our common shares and American Depositary Shares.

The market prices of our common shares and American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) could decline as a result of sales by our existing shareholders of common shares or ADSs in the market, or the perception that these sales could occur. These sales also might make it difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate.

The ADSs are freely transferable under U.S. securities laws, including shares sold to our affiliates. Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A., which as of September 30, 2011, owned approximately 38.3% of our common shares (on a fully diluted basis) (or approximately 186,053,240 common shares which may be exchanged for an aggregate of 18,605,324 ADSs), is free to dispose of any or all of its common shares or ADSs at any time in its discretion. Sales of a large number of our common shares and/or ADSs would likely have an adverse effect on the market price of our common shares and the ADSs.

We are subject to certain different corporate disclosure requirements and accounting standards than domestic issuers of listed securities in the United States.

There may be less publicly available information about the issuers of securities listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange than is regularly published by or about domestic issuers of listed securities in the United States and certain other countries. In addition, all listed Argentine companies must prepare their financial statements in accordance with Argentine GAAP and the regulations of the Comisión Nacional de Valores which differ in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. For this and other reasons, the presentation of Argentine financial statements and reported earnings may differ from that of companies in other countries in this and other respects.

We are exempted from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempted from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Investors may not be able to effect service of process within the U.S., limiting their recovery of any foreign judgment.

We are a publicly held corporation (sociedad anónima) organized under the laws of Argentina. Most of our directors and our senior managers, and most of our assets are located in Argentina. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or such persons or to enforce against us or them, in United States courts, judgments obtained in such courts predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws. We have been advised by our Argentine counsel, Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados, that there is doubt as to whether the Argentine courts will enforce to the same extent and in as timely a manner as a US or foreign court, an action predicated solely upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws or other foreign regulations brought against such persons or against us.

If we are considered to be a passive foreign investment company for United States federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of our common shares of ADSs would suffer negative consequences.

Based on the current composition of our income and the valuation of our assets, including goodwill, we do not believe we were a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for United States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year ending June 30, 2011, and we do not currently expect to become a PFIC, although there can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of whether we are a PFIC is made annually. Accordingly, it is possible that we may be a PFIC in the current or any future taxable year due to changes in our asset or income composition or if our projections are not accurate. The volatility and instability of Argentina’s economic and financial system may substantially affect the composition of our income and assets. In addition, this determination is based on the interpretation of certain U.S. Treasury regulations relating to rental income, which regulations are potentially subject to differing interpretation. If we become a PFIC, U.S. Holders (as defined in “Taxation United States Taxation”) of our common shares or ADSs will be subject to certain United States federal income tax rules that have negative consequences for U.S. Holders such as additional tax and an interest charge upon certain distributions by us or upon a sale or other disposition of our common shares or ADSs at a gain, as well as additional reporting requirements. See ‘‘Taxation–United States Taxation–Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules’’ for a more detailed discussion of the consequences if we are deemed a PFIC. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application of the PFIC rules to your particular circumstances.

Under Argentine law, shareholder rights may be fewer or less well defined than in other jurisdictions.

IRSA’s corporate affairs are governed by our by-laws and by Argentine corporate law, which differ from the legal principles that would apply if we were incorporated in a jurisdiction in the United States, such as the States of Delaware or New York, or in other jurisdictions outside Argentina. In addition, your rights or the rights of holders of our common shares to protect your or their interests in connection with actions by our board of directors may be fewer and less well defined under Argentine corporate law than under the laws of those other jurisdictions. Although insider trading and price manipulation are illegal under Argentine law, the Argentine securities markets are not as highly regulated or supervised as the US securities markets or markets in some other jurisdictions. In addition, rules and policies against self-dealing and regarding the preservation of shareholder interests may be less well defined and enforced in Argentina than in the United States, putting holders of our common shares and ADSs at a potential disadvantage.

The protections afforded to minority shareholders in Argentina are different from and more limited than those in the United States and may be more difficult to enforce.

Under Argentine law, the protections afforded to minority shareholders are different from, and much more limited than, those in the United States and some other Latin American countries.  For example, the legal framework with respect to shareholder disputes, such as derivative lawsuits and class actions, is less developed under Argentine law than under U.S. law as a result of Argentina’s short history with these types of claims and few successful cases. In addition, there are different procedural requirements for bringing these types of shareholder lawsuits. As a result, it may be more difficult for our minority shareholders to enforce their rights against us or our directors or controlling shareholder than it would be for shareholders of a US company. 

 

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Holders of common shares may determine to not pay any dividends.

In accordance with Argentine corporate law we may pay dividends to shareholders out of net and realized profits, if any, as set forth in our audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP. The approval, amount and payment of dividends are subject to the approval by our shareholders at our annual ordinary shareholders meeting. The approval of dividends requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting. As a result, we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate enough net and realized profits so as to pay dividends or that our shareholders will decide that dividends will be paid.

Our ability to pay dividends is limited by law.

In accordance with Argentine corporate law, we may pay dividends in Pesos only out of retained earnings, if any, to the extent set forth in our audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP.

Our shareholders’ ability to receive cash dividends may be limited.

Our shareholders’ ability to receive cash dividends may be limited by the ability of the depositary to convert cash dividends paid in Pesos into U.S. Dollars. Under the terms of our deposit agreement with the depositary for the ADSs, to the extent that the ADS depositary can in its judgment, and in accordance with local exchange regulations, convert Pesos (or any other foreign currency) into U.S. Dollars on a reasonable basis and transfer the resulting U.S. Dollars abroad, the ADS depositary will promptly as practicable convert or cause to be converted all cash dividends received by it in Pesos on the deposited securities into U.S. Dollars. If in the judgment of the depositary this conversion is not possible on a reasonable basis (or is not permitted by applicable Argentine laws, regulations and approval requirements), the ADS depositary may distribute the foreign currency received by it in Pesos in Argentina or in its discretion hold such currency uninvested for the respective accounts of the owners entitled to receive the same. As a result, if the exchange rate fluctuates significantly during a time when the depositary cannot convert the foreign currency, you may lose some or all of the value of the dividend distribution.

Risks Related to IRSA’s Global Depositary Shares and the Shares

Shares eligible for sale could adversely affect the price of IRSA’s common shares and Global Depositary Shares.

The market prices of our common shares and GDS could decline as a result of sales by our existing shareholders of common shares or GDSs in the market, or the perception that these sales could occur. These sales also might make it difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that IRSA deem appropriate.

The GDSs are freely transferable under US securities laws, including shares sold to our affiliates. We, which as of September 30, 2011, owned approximately 63.2% of our common shares (or approximately 365,815,965 common shares which may be exchanged for an aggregate of 36,581,596 GDSs), is free to dispose of any or all of its common shares or GDSs at any time in its discretion. Sales of a large number of our common shares and/or GDSs would likely have an adverse effect on the market price of our common shares and the GDS.

IRSA is subject to certain different corporate disclosure requirements and accounting standards than domestic issuers of listed securities in the United States

There may be less publicly available information about the issuers of securities listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (“Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires”) than publicly available information about domestic issuers of listed securities in the United States and certain other countries. In addition, all listed Argentine companies must prepare their financial statements in accordance with Argentine GAAP and the regulations of the CNV which differ in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. For this and other reasons, the presentation of Argentine financial statements and reported earnings may differ from that of companies in other countries in this and other respects.

IRSA is exempted from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempted from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Investors may not be able to effect service of process within the U.S. limiting their recovery of any foreign judgment.

IRSA is a publicly held corporation (sociedad anónima) organized under the laws of Argentina. Most of our directors and our senior managers, and most of our assets are located in Argentina. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or such persons or to enforce against us or them, in United States courts, judgments obtained in such courts predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws. IRSA has been advised by our Argentine counsel, Zang, Bergel & Viñes, that there is doubt as to whether the Argentine courts will enforce to the same extent and in as timely a manner as a US or foreign court, an action predicated solely upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws or other foreign regulations brought against such persons or against us.

Under Argentine law, shareholder rights may be fewer or less well defined than in other jurisdictions.

Our corporate affairs are governed by our by-laws and by Argentine corporate law, which differ from the legal principles that would apply if IRSA is incorporated in a jurisdiction in the United States, such as the States of Delaware or New York, or in other jurisdictions outside Argentina. In addition, your rights or the rights of holders of our common shares to protect your or their interests in connection with actions by our board of directors may be fewer and less well defined under Argentine corporate law than under the laws of those other jurisdictions. Although insider trading and price manipulation are illegal under Argentine law, the Argentine securities markets are not as highly regulated or supervised as the US securities markets or markets in some other jurisdictions. In addition, rules and policies against self dealing and regarding the preservation of shareholder interests may be less well defined and enforced in Argentina than in the United States, putting holders of our common shares and GDSs at a potential disadvantage.

 

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The protections afforded to minority shareholders in Argentina are different from and more limited than those in the United States and may be more difficult to enforce.

 

Under Argentine law, the protections afforded to minority shareholders are different from, and much more limited than, those in the United States and some other Latin American countries. For example, the legal framework with respect to shareholder disputes, such as derivative lawsuits and class actions, is less developed under Argentine law than under U.S. law as a result of Argentina’s short history with these types of claims and few successful cases. In addition, there are different procedural requirements for bringing these types of shareholder lawsuits. As a result, it may be more difficult for our minority shareholders to enforce their rights against us or our directors or controlling shareholder than it would be for shareholders of a US company.

Holders of common shares may determine to not pay any dividends.

In accordance with Argentine corporate law IRSA may pay dividends to its shareholders out of net and realized profits, if any, as set forth in IRSA’s audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP. The approval, amount and payment of dividends are subject to the approval by IRSA’s shareholders at its annual ordinary shareholders meeting. The approval of dividends requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting. As a result, IRSA cannot assure you that we will be able to generate enough net and realized profits so as to pay dividends or that our shareholders will decide that dividends will be paid.

IRSA’s ability to pay dividends is limited by law, by our by-laws and by certain restrictive covenants in our debt instruments.

In accordance with Argentine corporate law, IRSA may pay dividends in Pesos only out of retained earnings, if any, to the extent set forth in our audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP. In addition, our ability to pay dividends on IRSA’s common shares is limited by certain restrictive covenants in IRSA’s debt instruments.

On February 2, 2007, IRSA issued our 8.5% notes due 2017 in an aggregate principal amount of US$150.0 million.

These notes contain a covenant limiting our ability to pay dividends which may not exceed the sum of:

          50% of IRSA’s cumulative consolidated net income; or

          75% of IRSA’s cumulative consolidated net income if IRSA’s consolidated interest coverage ratio for IRSA’s most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters is at least 3.0 to 1; or

          100% of cumulative consolidated net income if IRSA’s consolidated interest coverage ratio for IRSA’s most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters is at least 4.0 to 1; or

          100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds (with certain exceptions) and the fair market value of property other than cash received by IRSA or by IRSA’s restricted subsidiaries from (a) any contribution to IRSA’s capital stock or the capital stock of IRSA’s restricted subsidiaries or issuance and sale of IRSA’s qualified capital stock or the qualified capital stock of IRSA’s restricted subsidiaries subsequent to the issue of IRSA’s notes due 2017, (b) issuance and sale subsequent to the issuance of IRSA’s notes due 2017 or IRSA’s indebtedness or the indebtedness of IRSA’s restricted subsidiaries that has been converted into or exchanged for IRSA’s qualified capital stock, or (c) any reduction in IRSA’s indebtedness or any restricted subsidiary, (d) any reduction in debt investment (other than permitted investments) and return on assets, or (e) any distribution received from non-restricted subsidiaries.

On July 20, 2010, we issued IRSA’s Series II 11.5% notes due in 2020 in an aggregate principal amount of US$ 150.0 million. These notes are subject to the same covenants as described above for IRSA’s 8.5% notes due 2017.

As a result, we cannot give you any assurance that in the future IRSA will pay any dividends in respect of our common shares.

Item 4.    Information on the Company

A.  HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

General Information

Our legal name is Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria, and our commercial name is “Cresud”. We were incorporated and organized on December 31, 1936 under Argentine law as a stock corporation (sociedad anónima) and were registered with the Public Registry of Commerce of the City of Buenos Aires (Inspección General de Justicia , on February 19, 1937 under number 26, on page 2, book 45 of National By-laws Volume. Pursuant to our bylaws, our term of duration expires on July 6, 2082. Our headquarters are located at Moreno 877, (C1091AAQ), Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our telephone is +54 (11) 4814-7800, and our website is www.cresud.com.ar

Information contained in or accessible through our website is not a part of this annual report on Form 20-F. All references in this annual report on Form 20-F to this or other internet sites are inactive textual references to these URLs, or “uniform resource locators” and are for your information reference only. We assume no responsibility for the information contained on these sites.

 

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History

 

We were incorporated in 1936 as a subsidiary of Credit Foncier, a Belgian company engaged in the business of providing rural and urban loans in Argentina. We were incorporated to administer real estate holdings foreclosed by Credit Foncier. Credit Foncier was liquidated in 1959, and as a part of such liquidation, our shares were distributed to Credit Foncier’s shareholders and in 1960 were listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. During the 1960s and1970s, our business shifted to exclusively agricultural activities.

During 1993 and 1994, Consultores Asset Management acquired on behalf of certain investors approximately 22% of our outstanding shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. In late 1994, an investor group led by Consultores Asset Management (and including Dolphin Fund plc.) purchased additional shares increasing their aggregate shareholding to approximately 51.4% of our outstanding shares. In 1995, we increased our capital through a rights offering and global public offering of ADRs representing our common shares and listed such ADRs on the NASDAQ. In March, 2008 we completed our capital increase of 180 million common shares. All of the shares offered were subscribed domestically and internationally.

On September 25, 2007, we converted US$12.0 million of IRSA’s convertible notes into 22.0 million of IRSA’s common shares. From July 30, 2007 to November 14, 2007 we exercised 33.0 million of warrants to acquire an additional 60.5 million common share of IRSA for a total cost of approximately US$40.0 million. The term for the exercise of IRSA’s outstanding warrants and the conversion of IRSA’s outstanding convertible notes issued on November 21, 2002 expired on November 14, 2007. Subsequently, from December 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009, we acquired 122,625,854 additional shares of IRSA, increasing our interest to 55.64% as of June 30, 2009. We started consolidating the accounts and results of operations of IRSA as from October 1, 2008.

In March 2008 we concluded a capital increase of 180 million common shares. As a result, 180 million shares offered at the subscription price of US$ 1.60 or Ps.5.0528 per share were fully subscribed, both locally and internationally. In addition, each shareholder received, without additional cost, one warrant for each share subscribed. See  “Offer and listing details - Stock Exchanges in which our securities are listed”.

In line with our international expansion strategy, on September of 2005 we participated in the creation of BrasilAgro with the purpose of replicating our business model in Brazil. As of June 30, 2011 we were a direct holder of shares equivalent to 35.75% of BrasilaAgro’s outstanding capital stock.

As of September 30, 2011, we have invested approximately Ps.959.8 million to acquire our current 63.22% equity interest of IRSA. IRSA is one of Argentina’s largest real estate companies. IRSA is engaged in a range of diversified real estate activities including residential properties, office buildings, shopping centers, credit cards and luxury hotels in Argentina. A majority of our directors are also directors of IRSA.

Purchase, sales and barter of properties

The following is a description of the most significant events in terms of acquisitions, divestitures, real estate barter transactions and other transactions which occurred during the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, divided between our agricultural and real estate businesses:

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011

Agricultural Business

Sale of “La Juanita”

On September 3, 2010, we signed the title deed of sale of the “La Juanita” farm, located in the District of Trenque Lauquen, Province of Buenos Aires. The transaction was agreed for a total price of US$18 million. The sale resulted in a gain of Ps.49.6 million, which were reflected in the quarterly financial statements as of September 30, 2010.

 

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Expansion in the Republic of Bolivia and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

  

In June 2011, we entered into a purchase agreements for two agricultural parcels located at Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with a total surface of 5,000 hectares, which will be used for agricultural exploitation:

(i) The first parcel has a surface of approximately 2,660 hectares for sugar cane exploitation purposes. The purchase price was US$8.4 million. Upon the execution of the purchase agreement, we paid 23.8% of the purchase price. The balance will be paid in four installments, the first installment was paid in June 2011 and the last installment will be paid in October 2012.

(ii) The second parcel has a surface of approximately 2,340 hectares for soybeans exploitation purposes. The purchase price was US$4.9 million. Upon the execution of the purchase agreement, we paid 33.9% of the purchase price. The balance will be paid in four consecutive semi-annual installments, the first two installments paid in December 2011 and the last one will be paid in June 2013.

Transfer of title of both parcels will occur once the purchase price has been paid in full.

Additionally, we have agreed to sell a parcel with a surface of 910 hectares for US$3.64 million. We have been paid 27.5% of the purchase price and the balance will be paid in 5 consecutive semiannual installments, being the last installment in December 2013.

Real Estate Business

Acquisition of Shares of Supertel

On  November 16, 2011, IRSA reported that Real Estate Strategies L.P., an investment vehicle managed and indirectly wholly owned by IRSA, had entered into a purchase agreement with Supertel Hospitality Inc. (“Supertel”), subject to Supertel’s shareholders’ approval and IRSA’s approval to Supertel’s debt restructuring.

Supertel is a Real Estate Investment Trust and its shares are listed and traded in NASDAQ under the symbol “SPPR”. Supertel began its operations in the late 1970s and in 1994 completed its Initial Public Offering.

Currently Supertel focuses on midscale, economy and extended-stay segments of the hospitality Industry, owning 101 hotels across 23 states of the US. Its properties are operated by various third party management companies and their franchise agreements, including brands such as Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Sleep Inn and Super 8.

In case the conditions described above are met, Real Estate Strategies L.P.will invest US$20 million in exchange of two million newly issued preferred shares of Supertel, which will also include an option to purchase, up to an additional one million preferred shares for a price of US$10 per share.

The preferred shares will bear an annual 6.25% preferred dividend; vote with the common stock, subject to certain voting limitations, and subject to ownership limitations, will be convertible into common stock of Supertel at the rate of ten shares for each share of preferred stock for a period of 5 years.

As part of the Agreement, Real Estate Strategies L.P.will also receive warrants to purchase 20 million shares of common stock, which may be increased up to 30 million shares pro rata with Real Estate Strategies L.P.’s exercise of the option for additional preferred shares. Subject to ownership limitations, these warrants are exercisable at any time with an exercise price of US$ 1.20 per share for a period of 5 years (with forced exercise under certain conditions after 3 years).

The transaction is anticipated to close within 90 days, subject to the fulfillment of the aforementioned conditions in connection to the approval of Supertel shareholders’, and to the investor company satisfaction with certain Supertel’s debt restructuring.

Bitania 26 S.A.

On December 13, 2011, IRSA reported that it has indirectly acquired 49% (forty-nine per cent) of the share capital of Bitania 26 S.A., a corporation which owns the hotel “Esplendor Savoy” in the city of Rosario, Province of Santa Fé, Argentina. The transaction amount was set up at Ps. 21.4.

               La Ribera Shopping – Santa Fe

APSA acquired 50% of the capital stock of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A., a corporation that leases a building in which La Ribera Shopping was built and currently operates, located at Dique I of the Santa Fe City’s Port. As it is a building under a concession agreement, the purchase of shares of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. was subject to the condition that the Santa Fe Port Administration Office approved the change in the company’s capital stock and that the Santa Fe’s Lottery Retirement Fund (Caja de Previsión Social Lotería de Santa Fé) did not challenge it. The execution date of the documents was June 15th, 2011 and the final execution including the referred approval occurred during August 2011.

Sale of a lot to GENSAR S.A.

On September 22, 2011, APSA through its subsidiary Shopping Neuquén Sociedad Anónima agreed to assign, sell and transfer to GENSAR S.A. a lot designated as Lot H with all the fixtures, buildings, and improvements bound to the soil. This lot is part of the property facing Doctor Ramon St. unnumbered, and the National Road Nº 7, located in the City of Neuquén, Province of Neuquén, Argentina, Department of Confluencia, First section, with a total area of 14,792 meters and 68 square decimeters, for the agreed total price of US$0.4 million, paid in cash.

The property would be transferred on the condition that the buyer utilized it to construct and operate a supermarket at its own cost and expense, in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon with Neuquén Municipality.

 

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Acquisitions

Acquisition of Soleil Factory shopping center business

On December 28, 2007, APSA and INCSA signed a letter of intent to acquire, build and manage a shopping center in a plot of land owned by INCSA, located in the City of San Miguel de Tucumán, Province of Tucumán. This transaction was contingent upon the acquisition of the Soleil Factory shopping center. Upon completion of the acquisition of the Soleil Factory on July 1, 2010, as described below, APSA was obligated to commence the construction works on the site on May 2, 2011. However, INCSA shall comply with certain obligations prior to the commencement of said works, such as (i) delivery of the title deed of the plot of land and (ii) transfer of rights and permits on the architectural project to APSA. As of the date of this annual report, these obligations have not been fulfilled and the construction works have not commenced.

On July 1, 2010, APSA and INCSA entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Soleil Factory shopping center and other fixed assets were transferred to APSA. The transaction excluded any receivable or payable arising out of INCSA’s business prior to the transaction and also excluded a building, which currently is being operated as a hypermarket within the same premises. INCSA transferred the deed of title to APSA on August 3, 2011. The transaction was authorized by the Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia, the National Commission of Competition in Argentina, on April 12, 2011.

Paraná plot of land

On August 12, 2010, APSA acquired a 10,022 square meter property in the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina for US$ 0.5 million. APSA paid US$ 0.15 million and the remaining balance of US$ 0.35 million will be paid at the time the title is obtained.

According to the agreement, the deeds of title will be transferred within 60 days after the following conditions are fulfilled: (i) APSA obtains the required municipal permits, or (ii) the seller obtains the lot subdivision, whichever occurs later. None of these conditions have occurred as of the date of this annual report. On March 18, 2011, the Municipality of Parana granted a pre-clearance to construct a shopping mall on the premises, although definitive permits are still pending.

Sale of plots of land

On May 18, 2010 APSA sold two plots of land located at Carlos Gardel Street Nos. 3128 and 3134 in the City of Buenos Aires for US$ 0.46 million, which was collected in full at year-end. On July 5, 2010 the deed of title was executed.

Sale of Rosario plots of land

On April 14, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2A” of a parcel of land located in the District of Rosario, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe for US$ 4.2 million, paid in full as of June 30, 2011.

 

On May 3, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2E” for US$ 1.4 million paid in full as of June 30, 2011.

 

On November 10, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2F” for US$ 1.9 million, of which US$ 1.3 million was paid as on June 30, 2011 with the remaining balance collected on July 6, 2011.

 

On December 3, 2010, APSA sold the lots designated as “2B”, “2C” and “2D” for US$ 1.5 million each, of which US$ 3 million was paid on June 30, 2011 and US$ 1.5 million (lot”2D”) will be collected upon execution of the deed of title.

Shopping Neuquén project

On July 5, 2010 APSA commenced the development of the shopping mall and the hypermarket.

 

Additionally, on November 8, 2010, Shopping Neuquén S.A. was notified of a court resolution establishing the amount of legal costs and fees to be paid by Shopping Neuquén S.A. related to prior litigation with the Municipality. As of the date of this annual report this resolution is not firm and Shopping Neuquén S.A. is currently evaluating its courses of action.

 

On April 15, 2011, Shopping Neuquén S.A. entered into an agreement with Gensar S.A., an unrelated third party developer, pursuant to which Gensar S.A. acquired the right to purchase one plot of land of the project adjacent to the place where the shopping center is being developed. Gensar S.A. agreed to construct and operate a hypermarket. Shopping Neuquén transferred possession of the land in April 2011. On September 16, 2011, the public deed for the property of the mentioned lot was granted in favor of Gensar S.A., whose record is pending before the corresponding Registry of Property.

Barter agreement with TGLT S.A.

On October 13, 2010, APSA and TGLT S.A., a real estate developer in Argentina, entered into an exchange agreement in connection with a plot of land situated at Beruti 3351/3359, between Bulnes and Avenida Coronel Díaz in Palermo, a neighborhood in the City of Buenos Aires close to IRSA’s Shopping Center known as “Alto Palermo Shopping.” The property has a surface of 3,207 square meters and the purchase price was US$18.8 million. This transaction has been a significant acquisition because of the strategic location of the property, in the immediate vicinity of IRSA’s main shopping center. As consideration, TGLT S.A. agreed to transfer to APSA (i) certain units to be determined, representing 17.33% of the aggregate surface of the units to be built, (ii) a number of parking spaces to be determined, representing 15.82% of the aggregate surface of the parking spaces to be built, (iii) all the commercial parking spots and (iv) US$10.7 million, which were paid upon the execution of the purchase deed in favor of TGLT S.A.. The transaction was subject to certain precedent conditions including the completion by TGLT of its initial public offering. TGLT S.A. completed its initial public offering in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange on October 29, 2010 therefore; the precedent condition for the transaction was fulfilled on that date. TGLT S.A. paid the US$10.7 million on November 5, 2010. On December 16, 2010, the title deed to the Berutti plot of land was executed.

 

To ensure performance of obligations assumed by TGLT S.A. under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in favor of APSA.

 

On June 9, 2011, the Administrative and Tax Contentious Law Court No. 9 of the City of Buenos Aires issued a precautionary measure in the lawsuit “Asociación Amigos Alto Palermo vs. the Government of the City of Buenos Aires for Amparo”, which ruled the suspension of the works.

 

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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010

Agricultural Business

Expanding business into the Republic of Paraguay

On March 19, 2010 our subsidiary Cresca S.A. (“Cresca”) required the transfer of 3,614 hectares from Carlos Casado S.A., pursuant to an option Cresca exercised in September 2008.

Pursuant to the option agreement, Cresca will pay Carlos Casado S.A. an aggregate purchase price of US$350 per hectare or US$1.3 million as follows: US$0.3 million was paid on March 23, 2010; US$0.5 million was paid on December 1, 2010 and US$0.5 million will be paid on March 1, 2011.

On June 29, 2010, the title deed was executed for 3,646 hectares.

Sale of “Tali Sumaj” farm

On December 17, 2009, we entered into a preliminary agreement for our sale of the “Tali Sumaj” farm (12,701 hectares), located in the Province of Catamarca. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 4.8 million, of which US$ 0.5 million have been already collected, whereas the balance was payable on April 15, 2010. The deed of sale would become effective if before April 15, 2010 the preliminary attachment levied in the matter of “EXAGRIND S.A. - Estancia San Rafael v. Tali Sumaj et al, on Damages” was released.

On April 14, 2010 the parties agreed to extend the closing date of the deed of sale and payment of the purchase price balance until May 17, 2010, conditioned upon the final release of the preliminary attachment mentioned above.

On May 28, 2010 possession of the property was surrendered as the full price had been previously received, and the execution of the deed of sale remained pending for reasons not attributable to us. In addition, we promised to take all actions available to us, so as to obtain the release and/or the replacement of the attachment, and undertook to perform all obligations that might arise if an adverse judgment was rendered and to bear all legal costs and further procedural expenses resulting from an adverse final judgment in the case. To such end, we delivered a performance bond for the benefit of the purchaser as security for our obligations.  

Real Estate Business

Acquisition of real estate assets in Uruguay

In December 2009, IRSA acquired from an unrelated party a parcel of land for US$ 1.9 million, of which US$ 0.3 million has been paid with the remaining balance to be settled through the delivery of housing units and/or storefronts to be constructed on the site equivalent to about 8% of the commercial value of all such.

In February 2010, IRSA acquired additional parcels of land for US$ 1.0 million, of which US$ 0.15 million has been paid with the balance to be settled in 3 consecutive and equal installments maturing on December 31, 2011, June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2014. Outstanding balances accrue interest at an annual fixed rate of 3%, payable quarterly and in arrears from December 31, 2009.

Acquisition of Catalinas Norte plot of land

In December 2009, IRSA acquired through a public auction a 3,649 square meters plot of land  located in the area known as Catalinas Norte in the City of Buenos Aires for Ps. 95.0 million paid in cash as of June 30, 2010.

Sale of properties in Guaymallén (Mendoza) and Rosario

On April 14, 2010, IRSA sold the lot designated as 2A of a building located in the District of Rosario, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe for US$ 4.2 million, of which US$ 1.0 million was collected as of June 30, 2010. The remaining balance will be settled upon executing the title deed. The sale is subject to certain conditions precedents, which have not been fulfilled as of year-end.

  On May 3, 2010, IRSA sold the lot designated as 2E of a building located in the District of Rosario, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe for US$ 1.4 million, of which US$ 0.3 million were collected as of June 30, 2010. The outstanding balance will be settled as follows: (i) an amount of US$ 0.3 million due on September 30, 2010, upon transfer of the title deed and (ii) an amount of US$ 0.7 million, due on May 30, 2010 plus 14% interest, as from the transfer of the title deed. The lot was mortgaged in our favor as collateral for the payment.

Sale of Buildings 

IRSA sold 14,777 square meters of gross leasable area for Ps. 168.3 million in cash. These sales generated a profit of Ps. 115.4 million.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

Agricultural Business

Acquisitions of farmland in Republic of Paraguay

During September 2008, we entered into an option agreement to acquire a 50% interest in 41,931 hectares located in Mariscal José Felix Estigarribia, Department of Boquerón, Chaco Paraguayo, Republic of Paraguay, owned by Carlos Casado, for a price of US$ 5.2 million, in order to contribute them to the new company recently organized (Cresca). The contribution was made on January 26, 2009, and the title deed to the property was executed on February 3, 2009.

Acquisitions of farmland in Bolivia

 

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On July 28, 2008, we acquired several properties in Bolivia as further described below:

We acquired "Las Londras" farm, a 4,566 hectares property located in the Province of Guarayos, Bolivia for an aggregate purchase price of US$11.4 million of which US$8.9 million was paid in cash. The outstanding balance will be paid without interests in February 15, 2011. For the outstanding balance of such real estate property, a mortgage was established in favor of the sellers, effective through the payment date.

We acquired the "San Cayetano" and "San Rafael" farms which are properties with 883 and 2,969 hectares properties, respectively, located in the Province of Guarayos, Bolivia for an aggregate purchase price of US$8.8 million of which US$ 6.9 million was paid in cash. The outstanding balance was paid without interests in November, 2010.

We acquired "La Fon Fon" farm, a 3,748 hectares property located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, Bolivia for an aggregate purchase price of US$8.6 million of which US$ 6.7 million was paid in cash. The outstanding balance was paid without interests on November, 2010.

Acquisition of a parcel of a farm in Luján

On May 30, 2008, IRSA signed, as nominee, a bill of purchase with delivery of possession for 115 hectares of a parcel of a farm located in the District of Luján, Province of Buenos Aires. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 3.0 million, of which the amount of US$ 1.2 million was paid on that date.

On December 13, 2008, we were formally recognized as principal of the transaction, therefore, we paid the balance of US$ 1.8 million on March 11, 2010 upon the execution of the title deed for such property.

Acquisition of San Pedro farm

On September 1, 2005, we acquired the “San Pedro” farm, a 6,022 hectares property located in the Department of Concepción del Uruguay, Province of Entre Ríos, for an aggregate purchase price of US$16.0 million, of which US$9.5 million was paid upon signing the deed, US$4.0 million was paid on December 14, 2005, and US$0.73 million was paid on September 1, 2006. The remaining balance of US$1.7 million plus interest of US$0.1 million was paid in September 2009.

Land sales out of “El Recreo” and “Los Pozos” farms

On July 24, 2008, we sold 1,829 hectares out of the “El Recreo” farm, located in the Province of Catamarca for US$0.4 million. The buyer paid US$0.1 million in cash upon executing the title deed and the balance was collected in two annual consecutive installments of US$0.12 million each, plus accrued interest at LIBO rate plus 3% per annum. This transaction generated a gain of US$0.3 million recognized in the statements of income as of June 30, 2009.

On October 7, 2008, we entered into a preliminary sales agreement for the sale of 1,658 hectares of the “Los Pozos” farm located in the Province of Salta. The agreed sales price was US$0.5 million. On April 7, 2009, the deed was executed and the balance of US$0.2 million has been collected.  The transaction generated a gain of US$0.5 million.

Real Estate Business

Sale of Buildings

We sold 20,315 square meters of gross leasable area for Ps. 201.3 million in cash. These sales generated a profit of Ps. 119.4 million.

Formation of Companies

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011

Acquisition of additional interest and warrants of BrasilAgro

 

                On October 20 and December 23, 2010, we executed with Tarpon an addendum to the Share Purchase Agreement dated April 28, 2010, under which we either directly or indirectly acquired 9,581,750 shares of common stock of BrasilAgro, representing 16.40% of the outstanding stock and 64,000 warrants from the First Issue and 64,000 warrants from the Second Issue. Consequently, Cresud paid Rs. 25.2 million on October 20, 2010, Rs. 50.8 million on December 23, 2010, Rs. 52.5 million on April 27, 2011.

 

                Consequently, we hold 20,883,916 shares or 35.75% of BrasilAgro’s capital stock as of June 30, 2011. It should be noted that acquiring shares does not imply a change in the control over BrasilAgro; and that BrasilAgro’s Shareholders’ Agreement will remain effective with the amendments that may be required to sell all shares owned by Tarpon and its affiliates.

 

                Likewise, due to the transaction, we own directly and indirectly 168,902 BrasilAgro’s First Issuance Warrants and 168,902 BrasilAgro’s Second Issuance Warrants.

 

                As of June 30, 2011 we registered an asset for Ps. 27,199 for the acquisition of these warrants.

 

                Following the guidelines of Technical Resolution No. 21 of the F.A.C.P.C.E, we have consolidated our financial statements with BrasilAgro’s financial statements as of June 30, 2011.

 

Investment in Cactus

 

              On December 23, 2010, we made a capital contribution of Ps. 16 million to Cactus. As a result, our direct interest increased to 80%. On that same date, Cactus’s Shareholders Meeting approved a capital increase of Ps. 6.9 million with an additional paid-in capital of Ps. 9.1 million.

 

 

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Investment in FyO.Com

 

              On September 30, 2010, the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting of FyO.Com approved a capital increase for an amount of Ps. 5,925, in connection with the issuance of 538,613 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1, plus an additional paid-in capital for Ps. 5,386. As a result, we subscribed shares for Ps. 4,467. The subscription ofshares for Ps. 3,541 was made by the conversion of debt into equity and the Ps. 926 difference was paid in cash. As a result of the transaction, our interest in FyO.com is 65.85% as of September 30, 2010 and it remains the same as of the date of this annual report.

 

Northagro S.A., Agrotech S.A. and Pluriagro S.A.

 

              As per Bolivian law, entities must legally have a minimum of three shareholders. To comply with this requirement, in September 2010, we formed three subsidiaries, named Northagro S.A., Agrotech S.A. and Pluriagro S.A. These entities were formed with nominal capital contributions, and their only assets are an interest in some of our Bolivian subsidiaries.

 

Real Estate Business

Acquisition of Unicity S.A

 

              In September 2010, IRSA acquired through E-Commerce Latina 100% of the stock capital of Unicity S.A. for the sum of US$ 2.5 million. Unicity capitalized its US$ 9.1 million debt with IRSA and IRSA received in exchange 36,036,000 shares representing 88.61% of Unicity, being held by E-Commerce the remaining 11.39%. As a result of this transaction, IRSA owns 100% of capital stock of Solares de Santa María.

Purchase of Banco de Crédito & Securitización (“BACS”) shares

 

On March 10, 2011, IRSA signed an stock purchase agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for a total of 796,875 common shares, which represents a 1.28% of BACS capital stock in an aggregate amount of US$ 0.32 million, US$ 0.06 million of which were paid upon execution of the agreement, and the balance of US$ 0.26 million (supported by respective promissory notes) are to be repaid at the time of closing of the transaction, that is within 12 business days as from approval of the transaction by the BCRA, which as of the date of these Annual Report is still pending.

 

Acquisition of shares of Banco Hipotecario S.A.

 

During the last fiscal years and in the current fiscal year, we have been conducting various purchase and sale transactions of BHSA shares, as a result of which, as of June 30, 2011, our equity interest in BHSA is 29.77% of BHSA´s capital stock (without considering treasury shares).

 

Purchase and sale of APSA´s Notes

 

On October 12, 2010, we sold APSA’s Series I negotiable obligations through the secondary market for a nominal value of US$ 39.6 million that it had been acquired in the course of fiscal year 2009. The total amount collected from the transaction was US$ 38.1 million. The difference has been treated as an implicit financial cost of the transaction, which shall accrue and be amortized against income over the term of the notes.

 

Acquisition of Hersha Hospitality Trust (“Hersha”)

 

In October 2010, IRSA through Real Estate Investment Group L.P. (“REIG”) purchased 2,952,625 additional shares of Hersha’s common stock for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 17.1 million.

 

During December 2010, March and June 2011, IRSA through certain subsidiaries sold 1,500,000, 738,800 and 303,579 common shares, respectively, in Hersha for a total of US$ 16.1 million, which resulted in approximately US$ 11.5 million gain.

 

As of June 30, 2011 IRSA´s direct and indirect interest in Hersha represented 9.18%. On the other hand, upon exercise of the call option and assuming any IRSA´s interest is not diluted due to newly issued shares, IRSA´s interest in Hersha would be 12.13%. IRSA accounts for its investment in Hersha at cost while the call option has been accounted for at its fair value.

 

Reorganization of Lipstick New York Building

 

In July 2008, we (through our subsidiaries) acquired a 30% interest in “Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC” (“Metropolitan”), a Delaware-based limited liability company and ultimate parent company of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC (“Metropolitan Leasehold”). The main asset of Metropolitan Leasehold is a rental office building in New York City known as the “Lipstick Building” and debt related to that asset. The transaction included the acquisition of (i) a put right exercisable until July 2011 to sell a 50% of the interest acquired at the same value paid plus interest at 4.5% per annum and (ii) a right of first offer to acquire a 60% portion of the 5% interest of the shareholding. The total price paid was US$ 22.6 million.

 

During 2009 and in the context of the financial crisis and shrinkage of the real estate market in New York, Metropolitan incurred in significant losses, which resulted in negative equity mainly due to impairment recognized in connection with the building. Since our share in Metropolitan’s losses exceeded its equity interest; we recognized a zero value on our investment although a liability of US$ 1.5 million was recorded which represented our maximum commitment to fund Metropolitan’s operations.

 

On November 16, 2010, Metropolitan Leasehold filed a voluntary pre-packaged plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code including a disclosure statement and a plan of reorganization. The plan provides for, among other things, the extinguishment of 100% of the Parent Company, the Holding Company and the Junior Mezz membership interest in the property owner and issuance of the membership interest in the reorganized debtor to New Lipstick, the new Metropolitan Leasehold holding company.

 

In December 2010, the negotiations geared towards restructuring the amounts owed under mortgage to Royal Bank of Canada came to a successful conclusion. The debt was reduced from US$ 210.0 million to US$ 130.0 million (excluding accrued interest) at a Libor plus 400 basic points rate, which may not exceed a maximum rate of 6.25% and with a maturity date fixed at seven years. The junior indebtedness to Goldman, Sachs & Co., which had amounted to US$ 45.0 million (excluding accrued interest), was cancelled through a US$ 2.25 million payment.

 

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Metropolitan Leasehold will maintain the existing ground leases in the same terms and conditions in which they had been initially agreed upon, for a remaining 66 years’ term. The final consent to this restructuring has already been tendered by all the parties concerned and the closing was consummated on December 30, 2010, as that is when the company New Lipstick LLC, the new Metropolitan Leasehold holding company, made a US$ 15.0 million principal payment as repayment of the newly restructured mortgage debt, thus reducing it from US$ 130.0 million to US$ 115.0 million.

 

As a consequence of said reorganization, we have indirectly – through New Lipstick – increased our equity interest in the Lipstick Building to 49%. This increase originated in a US$ 15.3 million capital contribution and in the fact that the put option for 50% of the shareholding initially acquired in Metropolitan, which had amounted to approximately US$ 11.3 million plus accrued interest, has been rendered ineffectual. Besides, the above-mentioned commitment, for US$ 1.5 million, ceased to be in effect

 

Purchase of shares of TGLT S.A.

 

On November 4, 2010, APSA acquired 5,214,662 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock, entitled to one vote per share, issued by TGLT S.A. for a total amount equivalent to Ps. 47.1 million under the initial public offering of the latter.

 

During December 2010, January and April 2011, APSA acquired 42,810; 98,000 and 876,474 of shares, respectively, for an amount of Ps. 9.2 million, reaching 8.86% of TGLT S.A.´s common stock.

 

In December 2010, APSA acquired 9,598 non endorsable, registered, common shares, with right to one vote each and representative of 0.01% of TGLT S.A.’s capital stock. The total price paid was Ps. 0.1 million.

 

Acquisition of Torodur’s shares

 

On June 13, 2011, APSA acquired for a de minimis consideration a 100% interest in the capital stock of Torodur, a Uruguayan-based shell entity with no significant assets and/or operations. This entity was previously owned 98% by IRSA and the remaining 2% equally by Cam Communications LP (Bermudas), (formerly Elsztain Realty Partners Master Fund II LP), and Cam Communications LP (Delaware).

 

On June 15, 2011, Torodur S.A. acquired 16.66% of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.’s shares for US$ 1.5 million.

 

Acquisition of Metroshop´s shares

 

On January 13, 2011, APSA purchased 18,400,000 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1 each and entitled to one vote per Class B share, representing 50% of Metroshop’s common capital stock. As of June 30, 2011 we hold 100% of Metroshop´s common capital stock. See the section Disposals for details on the disposal of main assets of Metroshop.

 

Acquisition of Soleil Factory shopping center business

On December 28, 2007, APSA and INCSA signed a letter of intent to acquire, build and manage a shopping center in a plot of land owned by INCSA, located in the City of San Miguel de Tucumán, Province of Tucumán. This transaction was contingent upon the acquisition of the Soleil Factory shopping center. Upon completion of the acquisition of the Soleil Factory on July 1, 2010, as described below, APSA was obligated to commence the construction works on the site on May 2, 2011. However, INCSA shall comply with certain obligations prior to the commencement of said works, such as (i) delivery of the title deed of the plot of land and (ii) transfer of rights and permits on the architectural project to APSA. As of the date of this annual report, these obligations have not been fulfilled and the construction works have not commenced.

On July 1, 2010, APSA and INCSA entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Soleil Factory shopping center and other fixed assets were transferred to APSA. The transaction excluded any receivable or payable arising out of INCSA’s business prior to the transaction and also excluded a building, which currently is being operated as a hypermarket within the same premises. INCSA transferred the deed of title to APSA on August 3, 2011. The transaction was authorized by the Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia, the National Commission of Competition in Argentina, on April 12, 2011.

 

Acquisition of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.´s shares

On June 15, 2011, APSA acquired from Boldt S.A. and Inverama S.L., two unrelated companies, 50% interest in the capital stock of NPSF (33.34% direct and 16.66% through Torodur S.A.), a company who acts as a lessee of a property built and operated as a shopping center in the port of the city of Santa Fe, Province of Santa Fe.

 

APSA made a down payment of US$ 0.377 million and will settle the remaining balance in 24 monthly non-interest bearing installments with the last installment due on February 2013.

 

The acquisition was contingent upon the approvals by the Ente Regulador del Puerto de Santa Fe (Regulatory Entity of the Port of Santa Fe) and the Caja de Asistencia Social Lotería de Santa Fe which were obtained subsequent to year-end, on August 18, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, the payments were recognized under Non-current Investments included in the line item “Advance payments for the acquisition of shares”.

 

Shopping Neuquén project

On July 5, 2010 APSA commenced the development of the shopping mall and the hypermarket.

 

On November 8, 2010, Shopping Neuquén was served notice of a resolution issued by the High Court of Neuquén, by which certain pending fees to be paid by Shopping Neuquén were established. Such decision is not final and Shopping Neuquén  has filed an appeal on November 12, 2010 an appeal for annulment on November 17, 2010, and an extraordinary appeal on November 24, 2010.

 

On April 15, 2011, Shopping Neuquén S.A. entered into an agreement with Gensar, an unrelated third party developer, pursuant to which Gensar acquired the right to purchase one plot of land of the project adjacent to the place where the shopping center is being developed. Gensar committed to construct and operate a hypermarket. APSA transferred possession of the land in April 2011. On September 16, 2011, the public deed for the property of the mentioned lot was granted in favor of Gensar S.A., whose record is pending before the corresponding Real Estate Registry.

 

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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010

Real Estate Business

Acquisition of Hersha Hospitality Trust

On August 4, 2009, through REIG, IRSA acquired 5.7 million common shares which represent approximately a 10.4% equity interest in Hersha’s outstanding capital stock. Together with the acquisition of the aforementioned equity interest, IRSA was granted an option to acquire 5.7 million additional common shares of Hersha at a price of US$3.00 per share; which option expires on August 2014. The total purchase price was US$14.3 million.

On January 2010, IRSA acquired 4.8 million additional shares in Hersha for a total price of US$ 14.4 million, increasing our stake in Hersha to 10.3%. In turn, on March 24, 2010, Hersha resolved upon a capital in which we exercised our preemptive subscription rights. Therefore, as of June 30, 2010, IRSA’s interest in Hersha amounted to 10.9% of Hersha´s capital stock.

Acquisition of Torodur S.A.

In May 2010, we acquired Torodur S.A.’s, a shell company located in Uruguay, for de minimis consideration.

Acquisition of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.´s shares

On November 27, 2009, we exercised the option and completed the acquisition of 80% of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.´s (“Arcos) common stock for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 6.5 million, of which US$ 3.1 million was paid as of June 30, 2010. The remaining balance will be paid as follows: (i) US$ 2.0 million in two equal annual installments due on the second and third anniversary of the acquisition date and (ii) US$ 1.4 million at the time of executing the share subscription agreements.

As customary for this type of transactions, we consulted with the National Antitrust Commission about the need to report the acquisition, which is still pending a response.

On February 17, 2010, the shareholders of Arcos approved a capital increase of US$ 2.7 million, equivalent to Ps. 10.4 million, of which we contributed Ps. 8.3 million.

On June 25, 2010, we and certain of the minority shareholders entered into an option agreement to acquire the 17.54% minority interest in Arcos for an aggregate price of US$1.4 million, of which US$ 0.4 million was paid as of the date of this form. The option expires on April 30, 2011 and is subject to certain conditions including but not limited to that ONABE launches a bidding process for the sale of the concessioned assets over which we have a preemptive right.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

Agricultural Business

International Expansion

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, expanded into new international markets, primarily Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay. For these purposes we formed a number of entities and entered into several transactions in each of the respective international jurisdictions.

In September 2008, we executed jointly with Carlos Casado S.A., an Argentine company owning large stretches of land in southern Paraguay, a framework agreement by which it was decided to generate synergy between both companies to do business on the real estate, agricultural and livestock, and forestry markets, as well as a series of related agreements aiming at formalizing the productive coalition between both companies.

Within such context, we participate together with Carlos Casado (with a 50% interest each) in Cresca a stock company organized under the law of the Republic of Paraguay,  under which we will assume the capacity of advisor under an advisory agreement, for the agricultural, livestock and forestry exploitation of an important rural area in Paraguay (hereinafter the "Property”) and possibly of up to 100,000 hectares also located in Paraguay, which are derived from the purchase option granted by Carlos Casado S.A. to Cresca, and was exercised on September 3, 2008.

The advisory agreement shall be valid for 10 year terms as from the date the framework agreement is executed and will automatically renewed for two additional 10-year period as from maturity date of the original period, in turn being able to be renewed after the expiration of the additional period.

Additionally, we executed a pre-purchase agreement as committed to acquire for a 50% interest in 41,931 hectares in Paraguay, owned by Carlos Casado for a total and agreed-upon amount of US$ 5.2 million in turn, to be contributed in kind to us aiming at developing the agricultural and forestry business in the neighboring country.

On January 23, 2009, our 99.99% directly and indirectly controlled subsidiary Agrology made a contribution in kind to the Paraguayan company, Cresca. Such contribution is made up of undivided 50% of five plots of land located in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia, Dept. of Boquerón, Chaco Paraguayo, Republic of Paraguay, for 41,931 hectares, acquired from Carlos Casado S.A.

Consequently, together with Carlos Casado’s S.A. contribution, the total contribution to Cresca stands at US$ 10.5 million.

Likewise, on that date, the amount of US$ 5.2 million was paid for the balance of the price originated by the capital contribution made by Carlos Casado to Cresca on behalf of Agrology S.A. and which resulted from the in-kind contribution of five plots of land located in The Republic of Paraguay, as it was mentioned opportunely.

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We had a 24% interest in Cactus. On June 30, 2009, we, directly and indirectly through our subsidiary Agrology, by means of its subsidiary Helmir S.A. (“Helmir”), acquired an additional 24% interest in Cactus for a total consideration of US$1.2 million, which was paid on June 30, 2010. Later, we acquired such interest from Helmir S.A. and, consequently, our direct interest in Cactus increased to 48% as of June 30, 2010.

Real Estate Business

Acquisition of Metropolitan

In July 2008, IRSA International LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IRSA (through Tyrus S.A.), acquired a 30% equity interest in Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC , a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of New York, United States of America, whose net asset comprised of a building known as the Lipstick Building in Manhattan and associated debt. The purchase price was US$ 22.6 million in cash.

The transaction also included (i) a put right exercisable through July 2011 to sell 50% of the interest acquired (i.e. 15%) at a price equivalent to the amount paid plus interest at 4.5% per annum; and (ii) a right of first offer for the purchase of 60% of the 5% held by another party (i.e. 3%).

Due to the international credit crisis and real estate business contraction in the United States, Metropolitan recorded impairment charges in connection with the Lipstick Building. IRSA's share in the loss exceeded the net book value of the investment. Accordingly, IRSA valued the investment at zero at June 30, 2009 while recognized a liability of US$ 1.5 million related to the maximum amount committed by IRSA to fund Metropolitan operations if required. During the year ended June 30, 2009, the put option increased its fair value as the building’s fair value decreased. IRSA adjusted the put option’s fair value on a monthly basis. Since IRSA International LLC’s functional currency is the US Dollar, it was translated into the reporting currency (Argentine Peso) at the current exchange rate for its net assets (i.e. the value of the put option recorded as other receivables) while its results (i.e. fair value adjustments to income) were translated at weighted average exchange rates. This generated a CTA recorded as part of the investment. The fair value of the put option as of June 30, 2009 and 2010, amounted to US$11.8 million and US$12.3 million, respectively, disclosed under other receivables.

Acquisition of shares in Banco Hipotecario

During fiscal year 2009,  IRSA acquired additional shares in Banco Hipotecario for Ps. 107.6 million of which Ps. 78.8 million were paid in July 2009. As a result of this transaction, IRSA’s equity interest in Banco Hipotecario increased to 21.34% (without considering treasury shares). The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. This transaction generated a gain of Ps. 133.0 million.

Acquisition of companies in Uruguay

In June 2009, IRSA acquired a 100% interest in Liveck S.A., a shell company incorporated under the laws of Uruguay for de minimis consideration. In the same month, Liveck acquired 90% of the equity interest in Vista al Muelle S.A. and Zetol S.A., two real estate Uruguayan companies for US$ 6.6 million. These companies own undeveloped parcels of land in Canelones, Uruguay.

Out of the US$ 6.6 million, US$ 2.1 million were paid in cash while the balance is payable in five equal annual installments of US$ 0.9 million each plus interest at 3.5% per annum on any outstanding balance. Under the agreement, IRSA granted the sellers an option to settle the outstanding balance in the form of 12% of the square meters to be built. Ritelco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IRSA, guaranteed the 45% of outstanding balance, interest and option to the sellers through a surety bond. On June 30, 2009, IRSA sold 50% of Liveck to Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. for US$ 1.3 million.

Acquisition of Arcos ´s shares

In August 2007, APSA paid US$ 0.6 million for an option to purchase an 80% interest in Arcos, a company holder of a concession to exploit the old warehouses and adjacent spaces owned by the Organismo Nacional Administrador de Bienes del Estado (“ONABE”), a public entity created to administer certain public assets, mainly those pertaining to former national railway assets.

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures totaled Ps.2,146.6, Ps.216.6 million, and Ps.317.2 million for the fiscal years ended on June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, including other property and equipment acquired in business combinations. Our capital expenditures consisted in the purchase of real estate and farms, acquisition and improvement of productive agricultural assets, completion of building a shopping center, construction of real estate and acquisition of land reserves.

Our capital expenditures for the new fiscal year will depend on the prices of real estate, land for agriculture and cattle as well as the evolution of commodity prices.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011

For the year ended June 30, 2011, our investments in the real estate business totaled Ps. 967.1 million of which (i) Ps. 899.8 million related to the acquisition and improvements to fixed assets, mainly by (a) Ps.713.1 million related to the allocation of the purchase price paid for the acquisition of a additional interest in Alto Palermo, (b) the acquisition of goodwill Soleil Factory by Ps.41.7 million, (c) the acquisition of the San Martin plot of land for Ps.70.2 million, (d) units to be received (commercial garages) associated with the barter of Beruti plot of land for Ps.9.3 million, (e) completion of Dot Baires Shopping and construction of office building attached Ps. 7.7 million, (f) improvements in our shopping centers Ps. 9.5 million, and (g) improvements in our Hotels: Libertador Sheraton, Intercontinental and Llao Llao (Ps.4.6 million, Ps.2.2 million and 1.7 million respectively) and (ii) Ps. 67.3 million in the acquisition of undeveloped land, of which Ps. 29.6 million correspond to the allocation of the purchase price paid for 50% of SA Liveck (Zetol and Vista al Muelle plot of land), Ps. 18.1 million correspond to the allocation of the price paid for the acquisition of Unicity SA (10% additional Santa María del Plata), Ps. 12.9 million to the allocation of the purchase price paid for an additional stake in Alto Palermo SA (APSA), and Ps. 6.7 million allocation for the price paid by the goodwill of Soleil Factory (construction rights).

In addition, our main investments in the agricultural business during fiscal year 2011 were (i) Ps. 1,067 million in acquisitions through business combinations (BrasilAgro and Cactus), (ii) Ps. 18.0 million in land development, (iii) Ps. 25.2 million for works in progress (including Ps. 13.7 million in land development, Ps. 5.5 million in pens, Ps. 2.7 million in water channels and troughs, Ps. 1.9 million in systems for chanelling and distributing water in the farms, Ps. 1 million in wire fencing), (iv) Ps. 5.3 million in improvements in third parties buildings, (v) Ps. 4.6 million in facilities, (vi) Ps. 1.6 million in machinery, (vii) Ps. 1 million in vehicles, (viii) Ps. 0.6 million in computer equipment, communications and softwares, (ix) Ps. 0.5 million in new pastures, (x) Ps. 0.5 million in furniture and fixtures and (xi) Ps. 0.4 million in equipment and tools.

 

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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010

For the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010, our investments in the real estate business totaled Ps. 168.5 of which (i) Ps.156.5 million were related to acquisitions and improvements of fixed assets, mainly in connection with the acquisition of the Catalinas Norte plot of land (Ps.100.8 million), improvements in our Shopping Centers (Ps.32.5 million), completion of the Dot Baires Shopping and the construction of the adjacent office building (Ps.7.4 million), and improvements in our Sheraton Libertador, Llao Llao and Intercontinental hotels (Ps.1.8 million, Ps.1.2 million and Ps.0.8 million, respectively), and (ii) Ps.11.9 million were invested in the acquisition of undeveloped parcels of land, mainly the Zetol and Vista al Muelle plots of land. In addition, our main investments in the agricultural business during fiscal year 2010 were (i) Ps. 17.0 million for works in progress (including Ps. 11.6 million in land development, Ps. 2.5 million in wire fencing, Ps. 1.9 million in systems for chanelling and distributing water in the farms, Ps. 2.9 million in water channels and troughs, Ps. 0.3 million in pens, Ps. 0.1 million in facilities and Ps. 0.1 million in improvements and refurbishment in farmhouses), (ii) Ps. 18.0 million in land development, Ps. 2.1 million in improvements (including Ps. 0.7 million in watering troughs, Ps. 0.5 million in constructions, Ps. 0.5 million in wire fences, Ps. 0.3 million in pens and Ps. 0.2 million in feedyards and watering troughs), Ps. 0.6 million in machinery, Ps. 0.8 million in vehicles, Ps. 1.6 million in new pastures, Ps. 0.6 million in construction, Ps. 1.2 million in facilities and Ps. 0.3 million in furniture and fixtures and computer equipment.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, our main investments consisted of Ps.207.3 million in constructions (including Ps.161.3 million in the construction of the Dot Baires shopping center and the construction of Dique IV, Ps.1.9 million in improvements on  the “San Pedro” farm and Ps.1.0 million in the construction and improvements to the dairy facilities in “La Juanita” farm), Ps.78.3 million in the acquisition of real estate (including Ps.43.4 million as payment for the purchase of 4,566 hectares in “Las Londras” farm, 883 and 2,969 hectares in “San Cayetano” and “San Rafael” farms, respectively, located in the Province of Guarayos, in the Republic of Bolivia and 3,748 hectares in “La Fon Fon” farm located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, in the Republic of Bolivia, Ps.19.9 million as payment for the purchase of a 50% interest in of 41,931 hectares of the “Jerovia” farm  located in the District of Boquerón in Paraguay owned by Cresca through our equity interest in Agrology, Ps.8.9 million in the acquisition of land reserves, Ps.3.9 million as payment for the purchase of a land reserve located in Luján, Province of Buenos Aires and Ps.2.2 million as payment for the purchase of 10,910 hectares in “Estancia Carmen”), Ps.22.6 million for construction in progress (including Ps.19.5 million in development of land reserves, Ps.1.6 million in improvement in the main house, personnel’s houses, roads, wire fences, channels and watering troughs and Ps.1.5 million in forestation and new pastures), Ps.3.6 million in improvements (including Ps.1.8 in wire fences, Ps.1.1 million in watering troughs, Ps.0.4 million in roads and Ps. 0.3 million in pens and cattle chutes), Ps.2.5 million in vehicles, Ps.1.2 in facilities, Ps.0.9 million in machinery, Ps.0.4 million in furniture and fixtures, Ps.0.3 million in computers and Ps.0.1 million in tools.

Recent Developments

Land Ownership Law

On December 22nd, 2011 the National Congress passed a new law in order to protect the ownership and the sovereignty of Argentina’s rural areas (the “Land Ownership Law”).

 

The Land Ownership Law sets forth limits to the ownership of rural lands for foreign individuals and companies (a “Foreign Person”), stating a maximum allowed ownership percentage for Foreign Persons of 20% of rural areas in Argentina.

 

Furthermore, only 30% of the abovementioned 20%, shall be held by Foreign Persons of the same nationality, and as of the enactment of the Land Ownership Law, no Foreign Person shall own more than 1,000 acres along Argentine´s territory. The Land Ownership Law states that it will not affect any right previously acquired by a Foreign Person.

 

For the purposes of Land Ownership Law the definition of Foreign Person includes argentine companies in which more than 51% of the ownership of outstanding capital stock is held by foreign individuals or foreign legal entities, or minor percentages if such entity reaches the proportions necessary to form the social will. In addition, it is also included in the definition of Foreign Person the following (among others): a) entities controlled by more than 25% by a foreign company (or whatever the interest) when such company has sufficient voting rights to form the corporate will of such company; b) companies which have issued convertible notes, which may allow a Foreign Person to exercise more than 25% of the voting power needed to form the corporate will; c) transfers to trusts whose beneficiaries are Foreign Persons on a percentage greater than 25%; d) joint ventures, partnerships, and any other type of legal entities present or that may exist in the future; and e) public foreign entities.

 

As of the date of this Annual Report the Land Ownership Law has not been yet regulated by the Executive Branch, therefore we cannot evaluate the final impact in our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Payment of Cash Dividend

Our Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on October 31, 2011, approved, ratification of the early dividend approved by the Board of Directors for the amount of Ps. 69.0 million, and payment of the amount of Ps. 63.8 million in cash.

 

Global Note Program

Our Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on October 31, 2011, approved to increase our Global Note Program for an additional amount of up to US$ 150 million, raising the maximum amount of the Global Note Program to US$ 300 millon.

 

Sale of farm San Pedro

On September 28, 2011 BrasilAgro sold farm San Pedro, a rural property located in the Municipio Chapadão do Céu – GO with a total surface of 2,447 hectares, 1,724 hectares of which are used for agricultural purposes, for the equivalent in R$ to 580,000 soybean seed bags. The sale is part of BrasilAgro business strategy, and seeks to derive both income from agricultural production and gains from the sale of real estate property.

 

The buyer made a down payment of R$ 2,250 (or Ps. 5,030), equivalent to 50,000 soybean seed bags. The balance is to be paid in five installments; the first one is due on March 30, 2012 and amounts to 160,000 soybean bags, while the other four equal annual installments due on March 30 each year amount to 92,500 soybean bags each. The deal was priced at R$ 26.1 million, generating a profit to approximate Ps. 40 million. The property was acquired in September 2006 and the total amount invested for acquisition and development purposes was R$ 10.1 million.

 

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Purchase of IRSA’s Shares, On September 21, 2011 we announced the acquisition of 2,960,302 ADRs of IRSA equivalent to 5.1% of its outstanding capital stock, for a total amount of US$ 30.1 million, therefore as of the date of this annual report our equity interest in IRSA is 63.22%.

CRESUD’s Series IV Notes Class VII, On September 7, 2011,  we issued Series IV Class VIII Notes, for a principal amount of US$ 60 million due 2014, at a fixed rate of 7.5%, repayable semi-annually on September 7 and March 7 of each year, under our Global Note Program.

Supertel Hospitality Inc.

On November 16, 2011, IRSA reported that Real Estate Strategies L.P., an investment vehicle managed and indirectly wholly owned by us, had entered into a purchase agreement with Supertel Hospitality Inc., subject to Supertel’s shareholders’ approval and our approval to Supertel’s debt restructuring.

Supertel is a Real Estate Investment Trust and its shares are listed and traded in NASDAQ under the symbol “SPPR”. Supertel began its operations in the late 1970s and in 1994 completed its Initial Public Offering.

Currently Supertel focuses on midscale, economy and extended-stay segments of the hospitality Industry, owning 101 hotels across 23 states of the US. Its properties are operated by various third party management companies and their franchise agreements, including brands such as Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Sleep Inn and Super 8.

In case the conditions described above are met, Real Estate Strategies L.P.will invest US$20 million in exchange of two million newly issued preferred shares of Supertel, which will also include an option to purchase, up to an additional one million preferred shares for a price of US$10 per share.

The preferred shares will bear an annual 6.25% preferred dividend; vote with the common stock, subject to certain voting limitations, and subject to ownership limitations, will be convertible into common stock of Supertel at the rate of ten shares for each share of preferred stock for a period of 5 years.

As part of the Agreement, Real Estate Strategies L.P.will also receive warrants to purchase 20 million shares of common stock, which may be increased up to 30 million shares pro rata with Real Estate Strategies L.P.’s exercise of the option for additional preferred shares. Subject to ownership limitations, these warrants are exercisable at any time with an exercise price of US$ 1.20 per share for a period of 5 years (with forced exercise under certain conditions after 3 years).

The transaction is anticipated to close within 90 days, subject to the fulfillment of the aforementioned precedent conditions in connection to the approval of Supertel shareholders’, and to the investor company satisfaction with certain Supertel’s debt restructuring.

IRSA Dividend

IRSA’s ordinary and extraordinary Shareholder Meeting held on October 31, 2011 approved a cash dividend of Ps. 211,575,000, and allocate the remaining balance to the “Free Availability Reserve” account. On November 10, 2011, IRSA’s Board of Directors aproved the payment of such dividends.

Sale of a plot of land

On October 26, 2011, IRSA reported the sale of a plot of land of approximately 8 hectares, located in Thames St. Nº 1868, (between Alberto Lartigau St. and Ramón Falcón St.), in the city of San Justo, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

The purchase price was US$ 4,7 million, which was paid on October, 25, 2011. The book value of the plot of land as of June 30, 2011 was US$ 0.9 million.

 

Hotel Esplendor Savoy - City of Rosario

On December 13, 2011, IRSA reported that it had indirectly acquired 49% of the share capital stock of Bitania 26 S.A., a corporation which owns the hotel “Esplendor Savoy” in the city of Rosario. The purchase price was set up at Ps. 21.4 million.

Sale of a lot to GENSAR S.A.

On September 22, 2011, APSA through its subsidiary Shopping Neuquén Sociedad Anónima agreed to assign, sell and transfer to GENSAR S.A. a lot designated as Lot H with all the fixtures, buildings, and improvements bound to the soil. This lot is part of the property facing Doctor Ramon St. and the National Road Nº 7, located in the City of Neuquén, Province of Neuquén, Argentina, Department of Confluencia, First section, with a total area of 14,792 meters and 68 square decimeters. The purchase price was US$ 0.4 million, which was paid in cash.

 

The property would be transferred on the condition that the buyer utilized it to construct and operate a supermarket at its own cost and expense, in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon with Neuquén Municipality.

 

La Ribera Shopping – Santa Fe

On August 18, 2011, IRSA fulfilled the conditions of the transaction reported by Form 6-K, dated as of June 27, 2011. In that opportunity IRSA reported that it had conditionally acquired from Boldt S.A. and Iverama S.L., fifty percent of the shares of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A., a corporation that leases a building in which was built and operates a shopping center of approximately 8,000 leasable square meters, located at the Santa Fe City’s Port, Santa Fe Province and a sub-licensee as from the date hereof.

 

Finally IRSA informed that the transaction has been approved by the Administrative Entity of Puerto Santa Fe, regarding the modification of the shareholding structure of NPSF, and has not been opposed by Santa Fe Lottery Social Welfare Found “Caja de Previsión Social Lotería Santa Fe”.

 

Consequently, NPSF is constituted 50% by IRSA and the remaining 50% by GRAINCO SA.

 

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Conversion of Alto Palermo’s Convertible Notes

On September 22, 2011, APSA reported that one holder of their convertible notes exercised its conversion rights. Therefore, APSA issued 277,777 common shares, of nominal value pesos 0.1 (V$N 0.1) each, and canceled convertible notes for an amount of US$ 9,000.

As a result of the conversion, APSA capital stock increased from Ps. 125,960,841.1 to Ps. 125,988,618.8 and the amount of APSA outstanding shares increased from 1,259,608,411 to 1,259,886,188. On the other hand, the amount of convertible notes outstanding as a consequence of this conversion decreased to US$ 31,746,502. APSA also reported that the conversions were performed in accordance with the terms and conditions established in the prospectus of issuance of the convertible notes and at the conversion rate of 30.864 shares, nominal value pesos 0.10, per Convertible Note of nominal value US$ 1.

 

B. Business overview

General

We are a leading Argentine agricultural company engaged in the production of basic agricultural commodities with a growing presence in the Brazilian agricultural sector, through our investment in BrasilAgro, as well as in other Latin American countries.  We are currently involved in several activities including crop production, beef cattle production and milk production. Our business model focuses on the acquisition, development and exploitation of agricultural properties having attractive prospects for agricultural production and/or value appreciation and the selective sale of such properties where appreciation has been realized. Our shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (“BCBA”) and our ADSs are listed on the NASDAQ stock market.

We are also engaged in the Argentine real estate business through our subsidiary IRSA, one of Argentina’s largest real estate companies. IRSA is engaged in a range of diversified real estate activities including the development of residential properties, the development, acquisition and exploitation of office buildings for rental, shopping centers and luxury hotels in Argentina. A majority of our directors are also directors of IRSA. As of September 30, 2011, we held a 63.22% interest in IRSA.

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2011, we had consolidated sales of Ps.1,664.6 million and Ps. 2,133.8 million, production income of Ps.217.7 million and Ps.406.8 million and consolidated net income of Ps.185.4 million and Ps.212.6 million, respectively.  During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011, our total consolidated assets increased 42.35% from Ps.6,837.9 million to Ps.9,733.4 million, and our consolidated shareholders’ equity increased 12.5% from Ps.1,968.2 million to Ps.2,213.5 million.

Agricultural Business

As of June 30, 2011, we owned 26 farms with approximately 474,186 hectares (not including BrasilAgro). Approximately 47,946 hectares of the land we own are used for crop production, approximately 89,644 hectares are for beef cattle production, 100,911 hectares are for sheep production, 2,571 hectares are for milk production and approximately 2,712 hectares are leased from third parties for crop and cattle beef production. The remaining 230,402 hectares of land reserve are primarily natural woodlands. In addition, we have the rights to hold approximately 132,000 hectares of land under concession for a 35-year period that can be extended for another 29 years. Also, during fiscal year 2011 ended on June 30, 2011, we leased 52,205 hectares from third parties for crop production and 12,635 hectares for beef cattle production.

The following table sets forth, at the dates indicated, the amount of land used for each production activity (including owned, leased land and land under concession):

 

Land Use (11)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007

(1) (6)

2008

(1) (6) (7)

2009

(1) (6) (7) (8)

2010

(1) (6) (7) (8)

2011

(1) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)(12)

 

(in hectares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crops (2)

53,579

63,900

115,411

104,627

126,178

Beef Cattle (3)

114,097

123,935

128,859

105,857

102,279

Milk

2,609

4,320

4,334

4,900

2,571

Sheep

90,000

90,000

100,911

100,911

100,911

Natural woodlands (4)

393,677

383,573

356,796

343,153

339,744

Owned farmlands leased to others

13,771

8,467

8,317

11,049

14,026

Total (5)

667,733

674,195

714,628

670,497

685,709

 

(1)   Includes 35.723% of approximately 8,299 hectares owned by Agro-Uranga S.A., an affiliated Argentine company in which we own a non-controlling 35.7% interest.

(2)   Includes wheat, corn, sunflower, soybean, sorghum and others.

(3)   Breeding and fattening.

(4)   We use part of our land reserves to produce charcoal, rods and fence posts.

(5)   As of June 30, 2007, 25,307 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 29,208 hectares were leased for beef cattle production.  As of June 30, 2008, 30,449 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 32,895 were leased for beef cattle production. As of June 30, 2009, 59,615 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 32,795 were leased for beef cattle production. As of June 30, 2010, 42,696 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 12,635 for beef cattle production. As of June 30, 2011, 52,205 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 12,635 hectares were leased for beef cattle production.

(6)   Does not include 20,833 hectares of “Tapenagá” farm, 14,516 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and 50 hectares of “El Recreo” farm, which were sold in fiscal year 2007.

(7)   Does not include 4,974 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and the 2,430 hectares of “La Esmeralda” farm, which were sold during the fiscal year 2008.

(8)   Includes 12,166 hectares of "San Cayetano", "San Rafael", "La Fon Fon" and "Las Londras" farms, which are located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Includes 50% of the 45,578 hectares of "Jerovia" farm located in the District of Boquerón, Paraguay, owned by Cresca S.A. Does not include 1,658 hectares of "Los Pozos" farm sold in April 2009. Does not include 30,000 hectares which were returned due to the reduction in the concession scope established by Executive Branch Decree No. 3766 of the Executive Branch of Salta. Includes 80% of the 170 hectares owned by Cactus Argentina S.A. Does not include the income of the 1,829 hectares of El Recreo.

(9)   Does not include 12,701 hectares of “Tali Sumaj” farm, sold on December 17, 2009.

(10) Includes 5,000 hectares of “La Primavera” and “4 Vientos” farms, located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and 943 hectares of Establecimiento Mendoza.

(11) Does not include BrasilAgro.

(12) Does not include 4,302 hectares of “La Juanita”, sold in September 3, 2010.

 

In September 2005, we, together with other Brazilian partners, founded BrasilAgro, a company organized to exploit opportunities in the Brazilian agricultural sector. In April 2006, BrasilAgro increased its capital through a global and domestic offering of common shares, and as of June 30, 2011, we owned 35.75% of the outstanding common shares of BrasilAgro. Through this company we control 9 farms, extending over a total surface area of 172,050 hectares allocated to the production of sugar cane, corn, soybean and timber.

 

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History

We were incorporated in 1936 as a subsidiary of Credit Foncier, a Belgian company engaged in the business of providing rural and urban loans in Argentina. We were incorporated to administer real estate holdings foreclosed by Credit Foncier. Credit Foncier was liquidated in 1959, and as a part of such liquidation, our shares were distributed to Credit Foncier’s shareholders and in 1960 were listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. During the 1960s and 1970s, our business shifted to exclusively agricultural activities.

During 1993 and 1994, Consultores Assets Management acquired on behalf of certain investors approximately 22% of our outstanding shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. In late 1994, an investor group led by Consultores Assets Management (including Dolphin Fund plc.) purchased additional shares increasing their aggregate shareholding to approximately 51.4% of our outstanding shares. In 1997, we increased our capital through a rights offering and global public offering of ADRs representing our common shares and listed such ADRs on the NASDAQ. In March 2008, we concluded the capital increase for 180 million shares, in which 100% of the shares offered were subscribed locally and internationally.

In March 2008 we concluded our capital increase of 180 million common shares. As a result, 180 million shares offered at the subscription price of US$ 1.60 or Ps.5.0528 per share were fully subscribed, both locally and internationally, increasing our outstanding capital to 500,774,772 common shares.

As of September 30, 2011, we had invested approximately Ps.959.8 million to acquire 63.22% of the outstanding common shares of IRSA. Between December 2007 and September 30, 2011, we acquired 166,442,937 shares of IRSA, increasing our interest to 63.22% at the closing of fiscal year 2011. As from October 1, 2008, We present our financial statements in consolidated form with IRSA's.

Strategy

We seek to maximize our return on assets and overall profitability by (i) identifying, acquiring and  exploiting agricultural properties having attractive prospects for agricultural production and/or long-term value appreciation and selectively disposing of properties as appreciation is realized, (ii) optimizing the yields and productivity of our agricultural properties through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies and agricultural techniques and (iii) preserving the value of our significant long-term investment in the urban real estate sector through our affiliate IRSA.

Focus on maximizing value of our agricultural real estate assets

We conduct our agricultural activities with a focus on maximizing the value of our real estate assets. We seek to rotate our portfolio of properties over time by purchasing large parcels of land which we believe have a high potential for appreciation and selling them selectively as opportunities arise to realize attractive capital gains.  We believe that our ability to realize gains from appreciation of our farmlands is based on the following principles:

          Acquiring under-utilized properties and enhancing their land use:  We seek to purchase under-utilized properties at attractive prices and develop them to achieve more productive uses. We seek to do so by (i) transforming non-productive land into cattle feeding land, (ii) transforming cattle feeding land into land suitable for more productive agricultural uses, (iii) enhancing the value of agricultural lands by changing their use to more profitable agricultural activities; and (iv) reaching the final stage of the real estate development cycle by transforming rural properties into urban areas as the boundaries of urban development continue to extend into rural areas. To do so, we generally focus on acquisitions of properties outside developed agricultural regions and/or properties that we believe will increase in value due to their proximity to existing or expected infrastructure.

          Applying modern technologies to enhance operating yields and property values. We believe there is an opportunity to improve the productivity and long-term value of inexpensive and/or underdeveloped land by investing in modern technologies, such as genetically modified and high-yield seeds, direct sowing techniques, machinery, crop yield optimization through land rotation, irrigation and the use of fertilizers and agrochemicals. To enhance our cattle production, we use genetic technology and have a strict animal health plan, controlled periodically through traceability systems. In addition, we have introduced a feedlot to optimize our beef cattle management and modern milking technologies in our dairy business.

          Anticipating market trends. We seek to anticipate market trends in the agribusiness sector by (i) identifying opportunities generated by economic development at local, regional and worldwide levels, (ii) detecting medium- and long-term increases or decreases in supply and demand caused by changes in the world’s food consumption patterns and (iii) using land for the production of food and energy, in each case in anticipation of such market trends.

          International expansion.  Although most of our properties are located in different areas of Argentina, we have begun a process of expansion in other Latin American countries. We believe that an attractive opportunity exists to acquire and develop agricultural properties outside Argentina, and our objective is to replicate our business model in such other countries which include, among others, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. For example, in 2005 we and several Brazilian partners founded BrasilAgro. As of June 30, 2011, BrasilAgro had 9 properties totaling 172,050 hectares, purchased at highly attractive values compared to the average prices prevailing in the respective regions, all of which have a huge appreciation potential. In addition, during the fiscal year 2009, we entered into a number of agreements to formalize its positioning in South American countries. At June 30, 2011, we owned 16,255 hectares located in the Republic of Bolivia, and 50% of 45,578 hectares located in the Republic of Paraguay.

 

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Increase and optimize production yields

We seek to increase and improve our production yields through the following initiatives:

Implementation of technology.  

          We seek to continue using modern technology to increase production yields. We plan to make further investments in machinery and the implementation of agricultural techniques, such as direct sowing to improve cereal production. We believe that we may improve crop yields by using high-potential seeds (GMOs) and fertilizers and by introducing advanced land rotation techniques. In addition, we intend to continue installing irrigation equipment in some of our farms to achieve higher output levels. 

          We seek to continue improving beef cattle production through the use of advanced breeding techniques and technologies related to animal health. We plan to improve the use of pastures and expect to make further investments in infrastructure, including installation of watering troughs and electrical fencing.

          We have implemented an individual animal identification system, using plastic tags for our beef cattle and “RFID” tags for our dairy cattle, to comply with national laws on traceability. Also, we acquired software from Westfalia Co. which enables us to store individual information about each of our dairy cows. In the beef cattle business, we initiated Argentina’s first vertically integrated beef cattle processing operation by entering into a partnership with Tyson Foods (“Tyson Foods”) (through its controlled subsidiary Provemex Holdings LLC), to set up Cactus, a feedlot and slaughterhouse operator. 

          In connection with our milk production, we plan to continue developing our activities through the use of modern technology and advanced feeding and techniques relating to animal health. For example, in May 2007, we opened one of the most advanced dairy production facilities in Argentina, achieving a daily output of more than 40,000 liters of milk.

Increased production.  

Our goal is to increase our crop, beef cattle and milk production in order to achieve economies of scale by:

          Increasing the land we own in various regions of Argentina by taking advantage of attractive land purchase opportunities as they arise.

          Leasing productive properties to supplement our expansion strategy, using our liquidity to make productive investments in our principal agricultural and livestock activities. We believe that leasing enhances our ability to diversify our production and geographic focus, in particular in areas not offering attractive prospects for appreciation of land value.

          Developing properties in areas where agricultural and livestock production is not developed to its full potential. As of Junr 30, 2011, we owned 229,457 hectares of land reserves and held approximately 110,285 hectares under concession located in under-utilized areas where agricultural and livestock production has not fully developed yet. We believe that technological tools are available to improve the productivity of such land and enhance its long-term value. However, current or future environmental regulations could prevent us from fully developing our land reserves by demanding us to maintain part of those lands as natural woodlands not dedicated to production.

Diversifying market and weather risk by expanding our product and land portfolio.

          We seek to continue diversifying our operations to produce a range of different agricultural commodities in different markets, either directly or in association with third parties.  We believe that a diversified product mix mitigates our exposure to seasonality, commodity price fluctuations, weather conditions and other factors affecting the agricultural and livestock sector. To achieve this objective in Argentina, we expect to continue to own and lease farmlands in various regions with differing weather patterns and to continue to offer a range of diversified products. Moreover, we believe that continuing to expand our agricultural operations outside of Argentina will enhance our ability to produce new agricultural products, further diversifying our mix of products and mitigating our exposure to regional weather conditions and country-specific risks.

Focus on preserving long-term value of our investment in our real estate subsidiary IRSA

We seek  to maintain the long-term value of our significant investment in the urban real estate sector through IRSA. We believe that IRSA is an effective vehicle to participate in the urban real estate market due to its substantial and diversified portfolio of residential and commercial properties, the strength of its management and what we believe are attractive prospects for future growth and profitability.

          Shopping centers. We believe that the Argentine shopping center sector offers attractive prospects for long-term growth due to, among other factors, a continuing evolution of consumer preferences in favor of shopping malls (away from small neighborhood shops) and a low level of shopping center penetration compared to many developed countries. Our main objectives are to generate sustained cash flow growth from our shopping centers and increase their value in the long-term, while maintaining a leading position in Argentina’s shopping center industry by developing new shopping centers in urban areas with attractive prospects for growth, including the Buenos Aires’ Metropolitan area, Argentine provinces and elsewhere in Latin America.

          Development and sale of properties. We seek to purchase undeveloped properties in densely-populated areas and build apartment complexes offering green space for recreational activities. We also seek to develop residential communities by acquiring undeveloped properties with convenient access to Buenos Aires, developing roads and other basic infrastructure such as power and water, and then selling lots for the construction of residential units. After the Argentine economic crisis in 2001 and 2002, the scarcity of mortgage financing restricted the growth in middle class home purchases and, as a result, we mainly focused on the development of residential communities for middle and high-income individuals, who do not need to finance their home purchases. In addition, we seek to develop residential properties for other segments of the residential market in Argentina and during the first quarter of the 2000 fiscal year, we entered into a partnership with Cyrela Empreendimentos e Participações, a leading Brazilian residential real estate developer, to penetrate new market segments.

 

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          Office and other non- shopping center properties. Since the Argentine economic crisis in 2001 and 2002, there have been limited investments in high-quality office buildings in Buenos Aires and, as a result, we believe there is currently substantial demand for more desirable office spaces. We seek to purchase and develop premium office buildings in strategically-located business districts in Buenos Aires and other strategic locations that we believe offer attractive returns and potential for long-term capital gain. We expect to continue our focus on attracting premium corporate tenants to our office buildings. Furthermore, we intend to selectively consider new opportunities to acquire or construct new rental office buildings.

          Hotel operations. We believe our portfolio of three luxury hotels is positioned to take advantage of the future growth in tourism and business travel in Argentina. We seek to continue with our strategy to invest in high-quality properties that are operated by leading international hotel companies to capitalize on their operating experience and international reputation. We also seek to continue to invest in improvements for our hotels, such as the opening of 43 new suites at Hotel Llao Llao in Bariloche, in order to maintain a high level of service in this competitive sector.

          Banco Hipotecario. Banco Hipotecario is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide variety of banking activities and related financial services to individuals, small- and medium-sized companies and large corporations. Among these services, Banco Hipotecario stands out as a leader in mortgage loans in Argentina. Since 1999, Banco Hipotecario’s shares have been listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and since 2006 it has obtained the Level 1 ADR program from the Bank of New York. We currently seek to keep our investment in Banco Hipotecario, as we believe that Argentina has a low level of mortgages outstanding measured in terms of GDP. 

          Land reserves. We seek to continue to acquire undeveloped land at locations we consider attractive within and outside Buenos Aires. In each case, our intention is to purchase land with significant development or appreciation potential to resell. We believe that holding a portfolio of desirable undeveloped plots of land enhances our ability to make strategic long-term investments and affords us a valuable pipeline of new development projects for upcoming years.

          International. In the past, we have made significant real estate investments outside of Argentina, including investments in Brazil Realty S.A. in Brazil and Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios in Venezuela which we disposed of in 2002 and 2001, respectively. We have acquired a 30% interest in a company incorporated in Delaware (United States), whose main asset is the so-called “Lipstick” office building located in the City of New York, and more recently, we acquired a 9.2% interest, jointly with subsidiaries, in a Real Estate Investment Trust, called Hersha (NYSE: HT), which holds a controlling interest in 78 hotels in the United States, totaling around 10,443 rooms as of June 30, 2011. We seek to continue to evaluate on a selective basis real estate investment opportunities outside Argentina as long as they offer investment and development attractive opportunities. 

Our Principal Agricultural Business Activities

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, we conducted our operations on 26 owned farms and 71 leased farms. Some of the farms we own are engaged in more than one productive activity at the same time.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our production volumes by principal product line:

 

Production of Primary Agricultural Products(5)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007(1)

2008(1)

2009(1)

2010(1)

2011(1)

 

 

Crops (2)

175,455

198,146

237,031

322,616

466,910

Beef Cattle (3)

9,913

8,786

7,112

3,153

6,519

Milk (4)

16,663

20,825

20,898

21,690

19,605

 

(1)   Does not include production from AgroUranga S.A. 

(2)   Production measured in tons.

(3)   Production measured in tons of live weight.  Production is the sum of the net increases (or decreases) during a given period in live weight of each head of beef cattle owned by us.

(4)   Production measured in thousands of liters.

(5)   Does not include BrasilAgro.

 

Crop Production

Our crop production is mainly based on grains and oilseeds. Our crop production includes mainly wheat, corn, soybean and sunflower. Other crops, such as sorghum, are sown occasionally and represent only a small percentage of total sown land.

 

Stock as of
06/30/2010 (1)

Fiscal Year 2011
Production (1)

Fiscal Year 2011
Sales
(1)

Stock as of
06/30/2011 (1)

Product

In tons

In tons

In tons

In tons

Wheat

5,466

16,386

21,045

4,259

Corn

40,034

171,614

155,218

45,691

Sunflower

1,086

13,512

7,399

7,151

Soybean

40,501

153,729

94,073

56,707

 

(1)  Does not include BrasilAgro.

 

 

Sown Land for Crop Production (1)(3)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007(2)

2008(2)

2009(2)

2010(2)

2011

 

(In hectares)

Owned

22,712

25,379

43,193

47,448

59,122

Leased

25,307

30,449

59,615

42,696

52,205

Under concession

1,225

3,811

8,067

10,816

10,401

Total

49,244

59,639

110,875

100,960

121,728

 

(1)   Sown land may differ from that indicated under “Uses of Land”, since some hectares are sown twice in the same season and therefore are counted twice.

(2)   Includes hectares from Agropecuaria Anta, merged with us on July 1, 2010.

(3)   Does not include BrasilAgro or Agro-Uranga S.A.

 

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The following table shows the hectares sown and tons harvested for the fiscal years indicated below:

 

 

Fiscal year ended on June 30

 

2010(1)

2011(1)

 

Hectares sown (3)

Production(2)

Hectares sown (3)

Production (2)

 

 

 

 

 

Wheat

4,109

11,636

9,419

16,386

Corn

28,128

127,060

48,802

171,614

Sunflower

6,993

7,641

7,833

13,512

Soybean

55,460

126,956

60,928

154,008

Other

6,270

49,323

15,828

111,390

Total

100,960

322,616

142,810

466,910

         

 

(1) Does not include hectares from AgroUranga S.A. or BrasilAgro.

(2) Production measured in tons.

(3) Corporate data.

 

As of June 30, 2011, our crop stocks consisted in 4,259 tons of wheat, 45,691 tons of corn, 56,707 tons of soybean, 3,114 tons of sorghum and 7,151 tons of sunflower; whereas as of June 30, 2010 such stocks consisted in 5,466 tons of wheat, 40,034 tons of corn, 40,501 tons of soybean, 3,074 of sorghum and 1,083 tons of sunflower. In the season ended on June 30, 2011, the surface area of leased land was 52% of the total sown land.

We seek to diversify our mix of products and the geographic location of our farmlands to achieve an adequate balance between the two principal risks associated with our activities: weather conditions and the fluctuations in the prices of commodities. In order to reduce such risks, we own and lease land in several areas of Argentina with different climate conditions to permit us to be able to sow a diversified range of products. Our leased land for crops is mostly located in Pampa region, a favorable area for crop production. The leased farms are previously studied by technicians who analyze future production expectations based on the historic use of the land. The initial duration of lease agreements is typically one or three seasons. Leases of farms for production of crops generally consist of lease agreements with payments based on a fixed amount of Pesos per hectare or crop sharing agreements (“aparcería”) with payments in kind based on a percentage of the crops obtained or a fixed amount of tons of grains obtained or their equivalent value in Pesos. The principal advantage of leasing farms is that leases do not require us to commit large amounts of capital to the acquisition of lands but permit us to increase our scale in the short term and reduce the risk of inclement weather. The disadvantage of this strategy is that the cost of leasing can increase over time, in part, because increased demand for leased land increases the price of leased land.

In order to increase our production yields, we use, besides state-of-the-art technology, labor control methods which imply the supervision of the seeding’s quality (density, fertilization, distribution, and depth), crop monitoring (determination of natural losses and losses caused by harvester) and verification of bagged crop quality. In this way, we work jointly with our suppliers to achieve the best management of inputs, water and soil.

Wheat seeding takes place from June to August, and harvesting takes place from December to January. Corn, soybean and sunflower are sown from September to December and are harvested from February to June. Grains are available to be sold as commodities after the harvest from December to June and we usually store part of our production until prices recover after the drop that normally takes place during the harvesting season. A major part of production, especially wheat and sunflower seeds, corn and sorghum, is sold and delivered to buyers pursuant to agreements in which price conditions are fixed by reference to the market price at a specific time in the future that we determine. The rest of the production is either sold at current market prices or delivered to cover any futures contract that we may have entered into. With respect to our international market, in Bolivia climate conditions allow a double season of soybean, corn and sorghum production and, accordingly, these crops are harvested in April and October, while wheat and sunflower are harvested during August and September, respectively.

Beef Cattle Production

Our beef cattle production involves the breeding and fattening of our own animals. In some cases, if market conditions are favorable, we also purchase and fatten cattle which we sell to slaughterhouses and supermarkets.  As of June 2011, our beef cattle aggregated 73,127 heads, and we had a total surface area of 89,644 hectares dedicated to this business activity. 

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, our beef cattle activities generated sales of Ps.50.9 million, representing 9% of our consolidated sales from the agribusiness segment, and our production was 6,519 tons, an increase of 106.8% compared to the previous fiscal year.

 

 

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated below, the beef cattle production volumes:

 

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007(1)

2008(1)

2009(1)

2010(1)

2011(1)

 

(in tons)

Beef cattle production(2)

9,913

8,786

7,112

3,153

6,519

 

(1)   Does not include production from AgroUranga S.A. 

(2)   Production measured in tons of live weight.  Production is the sum of the net increases (or decreases) during a given period in live weight of each head of beef cattle owned by us.

 

Management by lot in our pastures is aided by electrical fencing which may be easily relocated to supplement our land-rotation cycles. Our cattle herd is subject to a 160 kg to 360 kg fattening cycle by grazing in pastures located in our north farmlands, where conditions are adequate for initial fattening. For fattening above 360 kg, cattle are fattened until they reach 430 kg in our San Luis feedlot. The feedlot fattening system leads to homogeneity in production and beef of higher quality and tenderness because of the younger age at which animals are slaughtered.

Our cattle breeding activities are carried out with breeding cows and bulls and our fattening activities apply to steer, heifers and calves. Breeding cows calve approximately once a year and their productive lifespan is from six to seven years. Six months after birth, calves are weaned and transferred to fattening pastures. Acquired cattle are directly submitted to the fattening process. Upon starting this process, cattle have been grazing for approximately one year to one and a half year in order to be fattened for sale. Steer and heifers are sold when they have achieved a weight of 380–430 kg and 280–295 kg, respectively, depending on the breed.

Pregnancy levels, which have been improving over the years, showed satisfactory levels of efficiency notwithstanding the adverse weather conditions. Genetics and herd management is expected to further improve pregnancy levels in the coming years. Reproductive indicators improved due to the implementation of technologies, which have included handling techniques and females artificial insemination with cattle genetics especially selected for the stock which is purchased from specialized companies in quality semen elaboration for meat production. We use veterinarian products manufactured by leading national and international laboratories. It is important to emphasize the work of a veterinarian advising committee, who are external to us and visit each establishment monthly to control and agree tasks.

Currently, the cattle raising farms are officially registered as export farmlands pursuant to the identification and traceability rules in force in Argentina. Animals are individually identified, thus allowing for the development of special businesses in this area.

Our beef cattle stock is organized into breeding and fattening activities. The following table shows, for the periods indicated, the number of head of beef cattle for each activity:

 

Heads of Beef Cattle (1)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007(2)

2008(2)

2009(2)

2010(2)

2011(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breeding

62,181

57,999

59,283

61,859

50,430

Fattening

21,546

22,359

28,520

9,379

22,697

Total

83,727

80,358

87,803

71,238

73,127

 

(1)   For classification purposes, upon birth, all calves are considered to be in the breeding process.

(2)   Does not include heads of beef cattle from AgroUranga S.A.

  

We seek to improve beef cattle production and quality in order to obtain a higher price through advanced breeding techniques. We cross breed our stock of Indicus, British (Angus and Hereford) and Continental breeds to obtain herds with characteristics better suited to the pastures in which they graze. To enhance the quality of our herds even further, we plan to continue improvement of our pastures through permanent investment in seeds and fertilizers, an increase in the watering troughs available in pastures, and the acquisition of round bailers to cut and roll grass for storage purposes.

Our emphasis on improving the quality of our herd also includes the use of animal health-related technologies. We comply with national animal health standards that include laboratory analyses and vaccination aimed at controlling and preventing disease in our herd, particularly FMD.

Direct costs of beef production consist primarily of seeds for pasture (for instance, gatton panic, oats and barley) and crops for feeding and dietary supplementation purposes and animal health costs, among others.

Milk Production

As of June 30, 2011 we conducted our milk business in the dairy facility located in “El Tigre” farm. We have a capacity of 2,600 cows in milking per day and seek to increase total productivity through the application of new technologies including improved genetic management for milk production, feeding strategic planning based on cattle specific requirements and the use of individual traceability to know the productivity history of each animal. Also we use computer science in milk business to make more efficient the manual labor by surveying the information supplied by the farm.

Within the process of de-commoditization and technological innovation, we implemented an identification and tracing system in compliance with European and SENASA standards. We also obtained Global Gap and HCCP certification. Our goal in this respect is to distinguish our production and obtain higher prices in production sales.

Our milk production is based on a herd of Holando Argentina dairy cows, genetically selected through the use of imported frozen semen of North American Holando bulls. Male calves are sold, at calving, for a given amount per head, whereas female calves are weaned after 24 hours, spend approximately 60 days in raising and approximately 100 days being fed on the basis of grass, grains and supplements. Young heifers then graze for an additional 12 to 15 month period, prior to artificial insemination at the age of 18 to 20 months and they calve nine months later. Heifers are subsequently milked for an average of 300 days. Milking dairy cows are once again inseminated during the 60 to 90 day subsequent period. This process is repeated once a year during six or seven years. The pregnancy rate for our dairy cows is 80-90%.

 

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Our dairy herd is milked mechanically twice a day. The milk obtained is cooled to less than five degrees centigrade to preserve quality and is then stored in a tank for delivery once a day to trucks sent by buyers. Dairy cows are fed mainly with grass, supplemented as needed with grains, hay and silage. We have invested in certain technologies that focus on genetic improvement, animal health and feeding in order to improve our milk production. These investments include imports of top quality frozen semen from genetically improved North American Holstein bulls, agricultural machinery and devices such as feed-mixer trucks, use of dietary supplements and the installation of modern equipment to control milk cooling. We are currently acquiring dietary supplements for our dairy cows and have made investments with the aim of increasing the quantity and quality of forage (pasture, alfalfa and corn silage) in order to reduce feeding costs.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the average number of our dairy cows, average daily production per cow and our total milk production:

 

 

Milk Production

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007(1)

2008(1)

2009(1)

2010(1)

2011(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average dairy cows

2,677

3,174

3,286

3,297

2,816

Dairy production (daily liters per cow)

17.1

18.0

17.4

18.0

19.1

Total production (thousands of liters)

16,663

20,825

20,898

21,690

19,605

 

(1) Does not include production from AgroUranga S.A.

 

At the closing of fiscal year 2010, we had 8,250 heads of cattle on 4,637 hectares involved in the production of milk. As of June 30, 2011, we had 6,385 heads of cattle on 2,571 hectares to milk production.

Land Acquisitions

We intend to increase our farmland portfolio by acquiring large surfaces of land with high appreciation or production potential. We also intend to transform the land acquired from non-productive to cattle breeding, from cattle breeding to farming, or applying state-of-the-art technology to improve farming yields so as to generate higher land appreciation.

In our view, the sector’s potential lies in developing marginal areas and/or underutilized areas. As a result of current technology, we may achieve similar yields with higher profitability than core areas; this may result in the appreciation of land values.

At present, prices of farmlands used in agricultural production have increased in the southern hemisphere (mainly South America) but continue to be relatively low compared to the northern hemisphere (U.S. and Europe). Our financial strength relative to other Argentine producers enables us to increase our land holdings at attractive prices, increase our production scale and create potential for capital appreciation.

Several important intermediaries, with whom we usually work, bring farmlands available for sale to our attention. The decision to acquire farmlands is based on the assessment of a number of factors. In addition to the land’s location, we normally carry out an analysis of soil and water, including the quality of the soil and its suitability for our intended use (crops, beef cattle, or milk production), classify the various sectors of the lot and the prior use of the farmland; analyze the improvements in the property, any easements, rights of way or other variables in relation to the property title; examine satellite photographs of the property (useful in the survey of soil drainage characteristics during the different rain cycles) and detailed comparative data regarding neighboring farms (generally covering a 50-km area). Based on the foregoing factors, we assess the farmland in terms of the sales price compared against the production potential of the land and the appreciation potential of the capital. We consider that competition for the acquisition of farmlands is, in general, limited to small farmers for the acquisition of smaller lots, and that there is scarce competition for the acquisition of bigger lots.

In addition, we may consider the acquisition of farmlands in marginal zones and their improvement by irrigation in non-productive areas as well as the installation of irrigation devices in order to obtain attractive production yields and create potential for capital appreciation.

On May 30, 2008, IRSA signed, as nominee, a bill of purchase with delivery of possession for 115 hectares of a parcel of a farm located in the District of Luján, Province of Buenos Aires. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 3.0 million, of which the amount of US$ 1.2 million was paid on that date.

On December 13, 2008, we were formally recognized as principal of the transaction; the balance of US$ 1.8 million was paid by us upon execution of the title deed.

On September 5, 2008, we signed the title deed for the purchase of 10,910 hectares of “Estancia Carmen” farm located in the Province of Santa Cruz. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 0.7 million, that was paid in full.

On July 28, 2008, we signed a bill of purchase for 4,566 hectares of “Las Londras” farm located in the Province of Guarayos, Republic of Bolivia. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 11.4 million, which has been fully paid as of June 30, 2011.

On July 28, 2008, we signed a bill of purchase for 883 and 2,969 hectares of “San Cayetano” and “San Rafael” farms, respectively, located in the Province of Guarayos, Republic of Bolivia. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 8.8 million, which has been fully paid as of June 30, 2011.

 

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On July 28, 2008, we signed a bill of purchase for 3,748 hectares of “La Fon Fon” farm, located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, Republic of Bolivia. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 8.6 million, which has been fully paid as of June 30, 2011.

Following our expansion strategy at international level, during September 2008, we signed a bill of purchase for a 50% interest in 41,931 hectares located in Mariscal José Felix Estigarribia, Department of Boquerón, Chaco Paraguayo, Republic of Paraguay, owned by Carlos Casado S.A., for a price of US$ 5.2 million, in order to contribute them to the new company recently organized (Cresca S.A.). The contribution was made on January 26, 2009, and the title deed to the property was executed on February 3, 2009.

On March 19, 2010, in connection with the option previously exercised with respect to the property, Cresca S.A. required Carlos Casado S.A. to transfer to it 3,614 hectares. As agreed in the Option Agreement, Cresca S.A. shall pay Carlos Casado S.A. US$ 350 per hectare. The last payment was made on March 4, 2011.

On June 2 and 8, 2011, the companies Yuchán and Yatay entered into purchase agreements for two plots of land located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with a total surface area of approximately 5,000 hectares, to be allocated to agriculture.

The first plot is a farm of approximately 2,660 hectares allocated to sugar cane production. Its purchase price was US$ 8.4 million. Upon the execution of the purchase agreement US$ 2 million were paid, and the balance is payable in four installments, the first of which installment was paid in July 2011 and the last one will be paid in October 2012.

The second purchase involves a farm of approximately 2,340 hectares allocated to soybean production. Its purchase price was US$ 5 million, US$ 1.7 million of which has been paid already while the remaining balance is payable in four semi-annual consecutive installments, the first installment was paid in December 2011 and the last one will be paid in June 2013.

On March 2, 2011, we acquired, as co-owner, 40% of a rural property composed by thirteen plots of land located in the district of Perdriel, department of Luján de Cuyo, in the province of Mendoza. The purchase price for the 100% of the property was US$4.0 million which has been paid in full.

The following chart shows, for the fiscal years indicated below, certain information concerning our land acquisitions for each of the last fourteen fiscal years ended on June 30:

Fiscal Year

Number of Farmlands

Amount of Acquisitions

(Ps. million)

1998 (1)

8

31.5

1999

-

-

2000

-

-

2001

-

-

2002

-

-

2003 (2)

1

25.0

2004

-

-

2005 (3)

2

9.3

2006 (4)

1

45.9

2007 (5)

1

7.3

2008 (6)

2

4.5

2009 (7)

7

133.2

2010 (8)

-

5.0

2011 (9)

3

61.5

 

(1)   Includes the acquisition of “Ñacurutú,” “Tapenagá,” “Santa Bárbara" and “La Gramilla,” “La Sofia,” “La Suiza,” “La Esmeralda” and “Tourné” farms of 30,350 hectares, 27,312 hectares, 7,052 hectares, 1,223 hectares, 41,993 hectares, 11,841 hectares and 19,614 hectares, respectively. It also includes the acquisition of “Las Vertientes” which is a silo plant.

(2)   Includes the acquisition of “El Tigre” farm of 8,360 hectares.

(3)   Includes the acquisition of “La Adela” and “El Invierno” farms of 72 hectares and 1,946 hectares, respectively.

(4)   Includes the acquisition of “San Pedro” farm of 6,022 hectares.

(5)   Includes the acquisition of “8 de Julio” farm of 90,000 hectares.

(6)   Includes the acquisition of the remaining 25% of “La Adela” farm of 18 hectares and 80% of “La Esperanza” farm of 980 hectares

(7)   Includes the acquisition of "Estancia Carmen", "Puertas de Luján", "Las Londras", "San Cayetano", "San Rafael", and "La Fon Fon" farms and 50% of "Jerovia" farm, of 10,911, 115, 4,566, 883, 2,969, 3,748 and 20,966 hectares, respectively.

(8)   Includes exercise of the option over 50% of the “Jerovía” farm of 3,646 hectares.

(9)   Includes the acquisition of “La Primavera” and “4 Vientos” farms of 2,341 hectares and 2,659 hectares, respectively.

In addition, it includes the acquisition of 943 hectares of the Mendoza farm.

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Land Sales

We periodically sell properties that have reached a considerable appraisal to reinvest in new farms with higher appreciation potential. We analyze the possibility of selling based on a number of factors, including the expected future yield of the farmland for continued agricultural and livestock exploitation, the availability of other investment opportunities and cyclical factors that have a bearing on the global values of farmlands.

The following chart shows, for the fiscal years indicated below, certain information concerning our land sales for each of the fourteen fiscal years ended on June 30:

Fiscal Year

Number of Farmlands

Gross Proceeds from Sales

(Ps. million)

Profit/ (Loss) (1)

(Ps. million )

1998 (2)

1

6.8

4.1

1999 (3)

2

27.8

9.4

2000

-

-

-

2001 (4)

2

9.0

3.0

2002 (5)

3

40.6

14.8

2003 (6)

2

12.0

4.9

2004 (7)

2

4.1

1.7

2005 (8)

2

29.8

20.0

2006 (9)

1

16.1

9.9

2007 (10)

3

29.9

22.3

2008 (11)

2

23.0

20.0

2009 (12)

2

2.0

1.9

2010 (13)

1

18.6

13.7

2011 (14)

2

84,5

54,6

 

(1)

Includes the difference between the gross proceeds from sales (net of all taxes and commissions) and the book value of the assets sold.

(2)

Includes the sale of 7,878 hectares of “Moroti” and “Santa Rita” farms.

(3)

Includes the sale of “El Meridiano” and “Runciman” farms of 6,302 and 3,128 hectares, respectively.

(4)

Includes the sale of “El Bañadito” and “Tourne” farms of 1,789 and 19,614 hectares, respectively.

(5)

Includes the sale of “El Silencio”, “La Sofia” and “El Coro” farms of 397 hectares, 6,149 hectares and 10,321 hectares, respectively.

(6)

Includes the sale of “Los Maizales” and “San Luis” farms of 618 and 706 hectares, respectively.

(7)

Includes the sale of “41-42” farm of 6,478 hectares and 5,997 hectares of IGSA’s land reserves.

(8)

Includes the sale of “Ñacurutú” and “San Enrique” farms of 30,350 and 977 hectares, respectively. It also includes the results of the sale of a two-hectare parcel owned by IGSA.

(9)

Includes the sale of “El Gualicho” farm of 5,727 hectares.

(10)

Includes the sale of 20,833 hectares of “Tapenagá” farm and the partial sale of 14,516 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and 50 hectares of “El Recreo” farm.

(11)

Includes the partial sale of 4,974 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and the partial sale of 2,430 hectares of “La Esmeralda” farm.

(12)

Includes the partial sale of 1,658 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and the partial sale of 1,829 hectares of “El Recreo” farm.

(13)

Includes the sale of 12,071 hectares of “Tali Sumaj”.

(14)

Includes the sale of “La Juanita” farm, of 4,302 hectares, and the partial sale of 910 hectares of “La Fon Fon”.

 

On July 24, 2008, we signed the deed of sale for two parcels of "El Recreo" farm (1,829 hectares), located in the Province of Catamarca. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 0.36 million, of which US$ 0.12 million were paid. The balance of US$ 0.24 million will be paid in two annual and consecutive installments plus interest equivalent to the Libor rate plus 3%. The gain from this transaction was recognized during the last fiscal year as established in point 5.11.2 of Technical Resolution No. 17 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE).

On April 7, 2009, we signed the deed of sale for 1,658 hectares of "Los Pozos" farm located in the Province of Salta. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 0.5 million, that was collected in full.

On June 15, 2010, we signed the deed of sale of the “Tali Sumaj” farm (12,701 hectares), located in the Province of Catamarca. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$ 4.8 million, that was collected in full.

As of the date of this Annual Report, the preliminary attachment levied in the matter of “EXAGRIND S.A.- Estancia San Rafael v. Tali Sumaj et al, on Damages” has not been released, we promised to take all actions available to obtain the release and/or the replacement of the attachment, and undertook to perform all obligations that might arise if an adverse judgment was entered against it and to bear all legal costs and further procedural expenses resulting from the entry of a final and conclusive judgment in the case. To such end, we delivered a performance bond for the benefit of the purchaser as security for its obligations.

On September 3, 2010, we signed the title deed of sale of the “La Juanita” farm, located in the District of Trenque Lauquen, Province of Buenos Aires. The transaction was agreed for a total price of US$ 18 million, which have been fully paid. The sale resulted in a gain of approximately Ps.49.6 million.

In June, 2011, the sale of a parcel of land with a surface area of 910 hectares was been agreed upon. This parcel of land is allocated to agriculture and its total agreed amount was US$ 3.64 million, equivalent to US$ 4,000 per hectare, which had been purchased in 2008 for a price of US$ 2,300 per hectare. From the total sale amount, 27.5% has been collected, whereas the balance, i.e., 72.5%, is payable in 5 semi-annual consecutive installments, the last of which matures in December 2013.

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Farms

As of June 30, 2011, we owned, together with our subsidiaries, 35 farms, with a total surface area of 646,237 hectares.

The following table sets forth our farm portfolio as of June 30, 2011:

 

Use of Farms Owned and under Concession as of June 30, 2011

 

Locality

Province

Date of Acquisition

Gross Size (in hectares)

Main Business

Beef Cattle

(hectares)

Sheep

(hectares)

Milk

(hectares)

Agriculture

(hectares)

Cattle Heads

LA ADELA

Lujan

Buenos Aires

Original

1,054

Agriculture

37

 

 

820

47

EL RECREO

Recreo

Catamarca

May ´95

12,395

Natural Woodlands

 

 

 

 

 

LOS POZOS

JV González

Salta

May ´95

240,858

Beef Cattle/

Agriculture/ Natural Woodlands

50,000

 

 

6,222

48,377

SAN NICOLAS (1)

Rosario

Santa Fe

May ´97

1,431

Agriculture

 

 

 

1,431

 

LAS PLAYAS (1)

Idiazabal

Cordoba

May ´97

1,534

Agriculture/ Milk

 

 

311

1,223

 

LA GRAMILLA/ SANTA BARBARA

Merlo

San Luis

Nov. ´97

7,052

Agriculture under irrigation

 

 

 

2,649

 

LA SUIZA

Villa Angela

Chaco

Jun. ´98

41,993

Agriculture /Beef cattle

37,673

 

 

3,937

17,102

LA ESMERALDA (5)

Ceres

Santa Fe

Jun. ´98

9,370

Agriculture / Beef cattle

1,764

 

 

6,046

63

EL TIGRE

Trenel

La Pampa

Apr. ´03

8,365

Agriculture / Milk

 

 

2,260

5,187

6,385

EL INVIERNO

Rancul

La Pampa

Jun. ´05

1,946

Agriculture

 

 

 

1,844

 

SAN PEDRO

Concepción de Uruguay

Entre Rios

Sep. ´05

6,022

Agriculture

 

 

 

4,948

 

8 DE JULIO/ ESTANCIA CARMEN

Puerto Deseado

Santa Cruz

May. ´07/ Sep. ´08

100,911

Sheep

 

100,911

 

 

13,063

CACTUS ARGENTINA

Villa Mercedes

San Luis

Dec. ´97

170

Feedlot

170

 

 

 

740

LAS VERTIENTES

Las Vertientes

Cordoba

Mar. ´98

4

Silo

 

 

 

 

 

LA ESPERANZA

Rancul

La Pampa

Mar. ´08

980

Agriculture

 

 

 

334

 

PUERTAS DE LUJAN

Lujan

Buenos Aires

Dic. ´08

115

Other

 

 

 

 

 

LAS LONDRAS/SAN CAYETANO/SAN RAFAEL/LA FON FON/ LA PRIMAVERA/ CUATRO VIENTOS

Santa Cruz

Bolivia

Jan. ´09/ Nov. ´08/

Jun. ´11

16,255

Agriculture

 

 

 

11,522

 

JEROVIA (2)

Mariscal Estigarribia

Paraguay

Feb. 09

22,789

Agriculture/ Natural Woodlands

 

 

 

2,626

 

ESTABLECIMIENTO MENDOZA

Lujan de Cuyo

Mendoza

Mar. 11

943

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRASILAGRO (4)

Brazil

 

 

172,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBTOTAL OWN

 

 

 

646,237

 

89,644

100,911

2,571

48,789

92,575

CONCESSION IN SALTA (3)

Las Lajitas

Salta

-

132,000

 

 

 

 

10,401

 

SUBTOTAL CONCESSION

 

 

 

132,000

 

 

 

 

10,401

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

778,237

 

89,644

100,911

2,571

59,190

92,575

                     
                 


(1) Hectares in proportion to our 35.723% interest in Agro-Uranga S.A.
(2)   Hectares in proportion to our 50.0% interest in Cresca S.A. through Agrology S.A
(3)    Hectares under concession. Includes 11,314 hectares operated by third parties.
(4)    See breakdown under “International Expansion – “BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas”

 

La Adela. Located 60 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires, “La Adela” is one of our original farms. In December 2001, “La Adela’s” dairy facility was closed down, and it is currently used for crop production. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, 1,086 hectares were used for wheat, corn and soybean crops for high-yielding grain production. Between March 2005 and December 2007 we purchased an additional 72 hectares which were added to the existing 982 hectares.  

El Recreo. Weather conditions in “El Recreo” farm, located 970 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires, in the Province of Catamarca, and acquired in May 1995, are similar to those in “Tali Sumaj” farm, with semi-arid climate and annual rainfall not in excess of 400 mm. This farm is maintained as a productive reserve.

On August 28, 2006, we entered into a promise agreement to sell 1,800 hectares of “El Recreo” farm. The purchase price agreed was US$0.15 million. We have received an advance payment of US$0.05 million.

On January 19, 2007, we entered into a promise agreement to sell 50 hectares of “El Recreo” farm, which is a co-ownership by us and Arcor Sociedad Anónima Industrial y Comercial. The purchase price agreed was Ps.0.7 million, which has been fully paid.

On July 24, 2008, we signed the deed of sale for two parcels in “El Recreo” farm (1,829 hectares) located in the Province of Catamarca. The purchase price agreed was US$0.36 million, which has been paid in full.

Los Pozos. The “Los Pozos” farm, located 1,600 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires, in the Province of Salta, was acquired in May 1995. This property is located in a semi-arid area with average annual rainfall of 500 mm. The area is naturally suited for cattle raising and forestry activities (poles and charcoal), and it has agricultural potential for summer crops such as sorghum and corn, among others. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, we used 3,231 hectares in agricultural production. We completed the development of tropical pastures in approximately 50,000 hectares. As of June 30, 2010, there were 52,263 heads of cattle in this farm. This farm has shown major growth through a complete cycle in the production of beef by succeeding in raising, re-raising and fattening steer to be sold at an average weight of 332 kg. On June 5, 2007 we signed the deed of sale for a parcel of 14,516 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm for a price of US$2.2 million, which has been received.  The sale generated a gain of US$2.0 million. On October 22, 2007, we signed a deed for the transfer of an additional 4,974 hectares of our “Los Pozos” farm. The aggregate price was US$1.1 million, which has been fully paid. The sale generated a gain of approximately US$1.0 million. On April 7, 2009, we signed the deed of sale for 1,658 hectares of our farm. The transaction was agreed for a price of US$0.5 million, that was collected in full as of the date of issuance of our financial statements.

 

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San Nicolás. “San Nicolás” is a 4,005 hectares farm owned by AgroUranga S.A., and is located in the Province of Santa Fe, approximately 45 kilometers from the Port of Rosario. As of June 30, 2010, approximately 6,458 hectares were in use for agricultural production, including double crops. The farm has two silos with storage capacity of 14,950 tons. 

Las Playas. “Las Playas” farm has a surface of 4,294 hectares and is owned by AgroUranga S.A. Located in the Province of Córdoba, it is used primarily for agricultural and milk production purposes. As of June 30, 2010, the farm had 736 hectares of pasture used for milk production and a sown surface area, including double crops, of 3,804 hectares for grain production.

La Gramilla and Santa Bárbara. These farms have an aggregate surface of 7,052 hectares in Valle del Conlara, in the Province of San Luis. Unlike other areas in the Province of San Luis, this valley has a high quality underground aquifer which makes these farms well suited for agricultural production after investments were made in the development of lands, pits and irrigation equipment. In the course of the 2009/2010 farm season, a total of 2,428 hectares were sown, 625 hectares of which sown under contractual arrangement with seed producers, and we leased, in turn, 1,967 hectares to third parties. The remaining hectares are used as land reserves.

La Suiza. “La Suiza” farm has a surface of 41,993 hectares and is located in Villa Ángela in the Province of Chaco. It is used for raising cattle. As of June 30, 2010, “La Suiza” had a stock of approximately 14,275 heads of cattle. During the 2009/10 season, we used 2,917 hectares for growing cotton, corn, soybean and sorghum.

La Esmeralda. “La Esmeralda” farm has a surface of 9,370 hectares and is located in Ceres in the Province of Santa Fe. This farm, acquired in June 1998, has potential for agricultural production and cattle raising. During the 2009/2010 farm season, we used a total area of 5,295 hectares, including double crops, for production of corn, sunflower and sorghum.  As of June 30, 2010, “La Esmeralda” had 3,926 heads of cattle on 4,027 hectares. Our objective is to enhance its cattle raising efficiency, maintaining the bull breeding business, and increase its surface use in agriculture activities. On December 27, 2007, we agreed to sell to Estancias San Bruno S.A. and Estancias El Algarrobo S.A. a 2,430-hectare portion of this farm. The sales price agreed was US$6.2 million that has been collected in full. The sale generated a gain of approximately US$5.3 million.

El Tigre. “El Tigre” farm was acquired on April 30, 2003 and has a surface of 8,365 hectares. It is located in Trenel in the Province of La Pampa. As of June 30, 2010, 4,985 hectares were used for crop production. This farm produced 12.6 million liters of milk in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, with an average of 1,654 cows being milked and an average daily production of 18.5 liters per cow.

El Invierno. “El Invierno” farm was acquired on June 24, 2005 and has a surface of 1,946 hectares. It is located in Rancul in the Province of La Pampa, 621 kilometers west of Buenos Aires. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, we used the land exclusively for crop production and planted 2,124 hectares, including double crops.

San Pedro. “San Pedro” farm was purchased on September 1, 2005. It has a surface of 6,022 hectares and is located in Concepción del Uruguay, Province of Entre Ríos, which is 305 kilometers north of Buenos Aires. In the course of the 2009/2010 farm season, 4,999 hectares were used for agricultural production, including double crops, and 1,143 hectares were leased to third parties for livestock activities.

8 de Julio and Estancia Carmen. “8 de Julio” farm was acquired on May 15, 2007 and has a surface of 90,000 hectares.  It is located in the department of Deseado in the Province of Santa Cruz. Due to its large surface, this farm offers excellent potential for sheep production. In addition, we believe the land has potential for future tourism and recreational activities, as the southeast border of the farm stretches over 20 kilometers of coast. “Estancia Carmen” was acquired on September 5, 2008 and has a surface of 10.911 hectares. It is located in the Province of Santa Cruz, next to our “8 de Julio” farm, and as the latter, it has excellent potential for sheep production. As of June 30, 2010, these farms had a stock of 11,093 sheep.

Cactus. The feedlot has a surface of 170 hectares and is owned by Cactus. It is located in Villa Mercedes, Province of San Luis. Cactus is a joint venture between us, Cactus Feeders Inc., one of the largest feedlot companies in the United States, and Tyson Foods, a leading beef and poultry meat processing company. The feedlot began to operate in September 1999. On June 30, 2009, Cactus Feeders Inc. sold its equity interest in Cactus.

Las Vertientes. “Las Vertientes” storage facility has a surface of 4 hectares and 10,000 tons capacity, and it is located in Las Vertientes, Río Cuarto, in the Province of Córdoba.

La Esperanza. On April 22 and 23, 2008, we signed title deeds for the purchase of 80% of the 980 hectares of “La Esperanza” farm located in the Province of La Pampa. The purchase price agreed was US$1.3 million that has been paid in full. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, we used this farm solely for crop production.

Puertas de Luján. On May 30, 2008, IRSA entered signed, as nominee, a bill of purchase with delivery of possession for 115 hectares of a parcel of a farm located in the District of Luján, Province of Buenos Aires.  The purchase price agreed was US$3.0 million, of which the amount of US$1.2 million was paid on the date of the execution of the bill of purchase and the balance shall be paid upon the execution of the title deed.

On December 13, 2008, the company was formally recognized as Principal of the transaction.

Las Londras. On January 22, 2009, we executed the title deed for the acquisition of the “Las Londras” farm; it has a surface of 4,566 hectares, and is located in the Province of Guarayos, Republic of Bolivia. During the 2009/2010 farm season it was used for crop production.

San Cayetano. On November 19, 2008, we executed the title deed for the acquisition of the “San Cayetano” farm. This farm is located in the Province of Guarayos, Republic of Bolivia, and has a surface of 883 hectares, which were used for crop production during the 2009/2010 farm season.

San Rafael. On November 19, 2008, we executed the title deed for the acquisition of the “San Rafael” farm. This farm is located in the Province of Guarayos, Republic of Bolivia, and has a surface of 2,969 hectares, which were used for crop production during the 2009/2010 farm season.

 

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La Fon Fon. On November 19, 2008, we executed the title deed for the acquisition of the “La Fon Fon” farm; it has a surface of 3,748 hectares, and is located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, Republic of Bolivia. During the 2009/2010 farm season it was used for crop production.

On March 2, we agreed upon the sale of 910 hectares belonging to Yuchán and Yatay, which are engaged in agricultural production, for a total amount of US$ 3.6 million. From the total sales amount, US$ 1 million has been already collected, while the balance is payable in five semi-annual consecutive installments maturing from December 2011 to December 2013.

 Vientos. On June 3, 2011, we executed the purchase agreement of the “4 Vientos” farm, with a surface area of approximately 2,660 hectares, allocated to sugar cane production. Its purchase price was US$ 8.4 million.

La Primavera. On June 7, 2011 we executed the purchase agreement for “La Primavera” farm, with a surface area of approximately 2,340 hectares, allocated to soybean production.

Jerovia. Agrology owns 50% of “Jerovia” farm, located in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia, Department of Boquerón, Chaco Paraguayo, Republic of Paraguay, with a surface of 45,578 hectares. During the 2009/10 season 2,834 hectares were used for agriculture.

Establecimiento Mendoza. On March 2, 2011, we purchased, jointly with Zander Express S.A, a rural property composed of thirteen plots of land located in the District of Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo Department, in the Province of Mendoza. As a result of this acquisition, we have become owners of a 40% undivided estate in all and each of the properties, while Zander Express S.A. holds the remaining 60%. The total agreed price for this transaction was US$ 4.0 million; therefore, the amount of US$ 1.6 was payable by us.

BrasilAgro. See breakdown of farms in the section “International Expansion – BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas.”

Lease of Farms

We conduct our business on owned and leased land. Rental payments increase our production costs, as the amounts paid as rent are accounted for as operating expenses. As a result, production costs per hectare of leased land are higher than for the land owned by us.

Our land leasing policy is designed to supplement our expansion strategy, using our liquidity to make productive investments in our principal agricultural activities. On the other hand, our leasing strategy provides us with an added level of flexibility in the share of each of our products in total production, providing for greater diversification.

The initial duration of lease agreements is typically one crop season. Leases of farms for production of crops consist in lease agreements with payments based on a fixed amount of Pesos per hectare or crop sharing agreements (“aparcería”) with payments in kind based on a percentage of the crops obtained or a fixed amount of tons of grains obtained or their equivalent value in Pesos. Leases of farmlands for cattle breeding consist in lease agreements with fixed payments based on a fixed amount of Pesos per hectare or steer kilograms or capitalization agreements with payments in kind or in cash based on the weight gain in kilograms.

During fiscal year 2011, we leased from third parties a total of 71 fields, covering 64,840 hectares, of which 52,205 hectares were assigned to farming production, including double crops, and 12,635 hectares to cattle. The properties for agricultural production were leased, primarily, at a fixed price prior to harvest and only a small percentage consisted of crop sharing agreements.

The following table shows the breakdown of the number of hectares of leased land used for each of our principal production activities:

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2009

2010

2011

 

Leased

Leased

Leased

 

 

 

 

Crops

59,615

42,696

52,205

Beef Cattle

32,795

12,635

12,635

       

 

Due to the rise in the price of land, we adopted a policy of not validating such prices and only leasing land at values that would ensure appropriate margins.

Storage Facilities

As of June 30, 2011, we had storage capacity of approximately 15,341 tons (including 35.723% over 14,950 tons available at AgroUranga S.A.).

The following table shows, for the fiscal years presented, our storage facilities:

 

 

Storage capacity

 

Fiscal year ended on June 30,

 

2007

2008

2008

2010

2011

 

(in tons)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Las Vertientes

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

San Nicolás (1)

5,341

5,341

5,341

5,341

5,341

Total

15,341

15,341

15,341

15,341

15,341

 

(1) Owned by us through AgroUranga S.A. (which represents 35.723% of capacity).

 

 

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Land Management

In contrast to traditional Argentine farms, run by families, we centralize policy making in an Executive Committee that meets on a weekly basis in Buenos Aires. Individual farm management is delegated to farm managers who are responsible for farm operations. The Executive Committee lays down commercial and production rules based on sales, market expectations and risk allocation.

We rotate the use of our pasture lands between agricultural production and cattle feeding and the frequency depends on the location and characteristics of the farmland. The use of preservation techniques (including exploitation by no till sowing) frequently allows us to improve farm performance.

Subsequent to the acquisition of the properties, we make investments in technology in order to improve productivity and increase the value of the property. It may be the case that upon acquisition, a given extension of the property is under-utilized or the infrastructure may be in need of improvement. We have invested in traditional fencing and in electrical fencing, watering troughs for cattle herds, irrigation equipment and machinery, among other things.

Principal Markets

Crops

Our grains production is entirely sold in the local market. The prices of our grains are based on the market prices quoted in Argentine grains exchanges such as the Bolsa de Cereales de Buenos Aires and the Bolsa de Cereales de Rosario that take as reference the prices in international grains exchanges. The largest part of this production is sold to exporters who offer and ship this production to the international market. Prices are quoted in relation to the month of delivery and the port in which the product is to be delivered. Different conditions in price, such as terms of storage and shipment, are negotiated between the end buyer and ourselves.

Beef Cattle

Our beef cattle production is sold in the local market. The main buyers are slaughterhouses and supermarkets.

Prices in the beef cattle market in Argentina are basically fixed by local supply and demand. The Liniers Market (on the outskirts of the Province of Buenos Aires) provides a standard in price formation for the rest of the domestic market. In this market live animals are sold by auction on a daily basis. At Liniers Market, prices are negotiated by kilogram of live weight and are mainly determined by local supply and demand. Prices tend to be lower than in industrialized countries. Some supermarkets and meat packers establish their prices by kilogram of processed meat; in these cases, the final price is influenced by processing yields.

Milk

During the fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 we sold our entire milk production to the largest Argentine dairy company, Mastellone S.A., which in turn manufactures a range of mass consumption dairy products sold in Argentina and abroad. The price of the milk we sell is mainly based on the percentage of fat and protein that it contains and the temperature at which it is cooled. The price we obtain from our milk also rises or drops based on the content of bacteria and somatic cells.

Customers

For the fiscal year 2011 our sales from the agribusiness (excluding sales of farms) and feedlot/slaughtering segment were Ps.607.4 million and were made to approximately 408 customers. Sales to our ten largest customers represented approximately 74% of our net sales during the fiscal year 2010 and approximately 46% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Of these customers, our biggest three customers, Cargill S.A., Molinos Río de la Plata S.A. and Bunge Argentina. S.A. represented, in the aggregate, approximately 20% of our net sales for 2011, while the remaining seven customers in the aggregate represented approximately 26% of our net sales in fiscal year 2011. We have signed non-binding letters of intent with some of our largest customers that allow us to estimate the volume of the demand for certain products and to plan production accordingly. We generally enter into short-term agreements with a term of less than a year.

Marketing Channels and Sales Methods

Crops

We normally work with grains brokers and other intermediaries to trade in the exchanges. We sell part of our production in advance through futures contracts and buy and sell options to hedge against a drop in prices. Approximately 85% of the futures and options contracts are closed through the Bolsa de Cereales de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Grains Exchange) and 15% in the Chicago Board of Trade for hedging purposes.

Our storage capabilities allow us to condition and store grains with no third-party involvement and thus to capitalize the fluctuations in the price of commodities. Our largest storage facilities, with capacity for 10,000 tons, are located in “Las Vertientes”, close to Río Cuarto, Province of Córdoba. In addition, we store grains in silo bags.

Beef Cattle

We have several marketing channels. We sell directly to local meat processors, supermarkets and in auctions. Our customers include Arre Beef S.A., Quickfood S.A., Finexcor S.A., Frigorífico La Pellegrinense S.A., Friar S.A., Madelan S.A., Jumbo Retail Argentina S.A., Frigorífico Bermejo S.A. and Frigorífico Amancay S.A., at prices based on the price at Liniers Market.

We usually are responsible for the costs of the freight to the market and, in general, we do not pay commissions on our transactions.

Raw Materials

The current direct cost of our production of grains varies in relation to each crop and normally includes the following costs: tillage, seeds, agrochemicals and fertilizers. We buy in bulk and store seeds, agrochemicals and fertilizers to benefit from discounts offered during off-season sales.

 

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Competition

The agricultural and livestock sector is highly competitive with a huge number of producers. We are one of Argentina’s leading producers. However, if we compare the percentage of our production to the country’s total figures, our production would appear as extremely low, since the agricultural market is highly atomized. Our leading position improves our bargaining power with suppliers and customers. In general, we obtain discounts in the region in the acquisition of raw materials and an excess price in our sales.

Historically, there have been few companies competing for the acquisition and leases of farmlands for the purpose of benefiting from land appreciation and optimization of yields in the different commercial activities. However, we anticipate the possibility that new companies, some of them international, may become active players in the acquisition of farmlands and the leases of sown land, which would add players to the market in coming years.

Seasonality

As is the case with any company in the agro-industrial sector, our business activities are inherently seasonal. Harvest and sales of grains (corn, soybean and sunflower) in general take place from February to June. Wheat is harvested from December to January. With respect to our international market, in Bolivia climate conditions allow a double season of soybean, corn and sorghum production and, accordingly, these crops are harvested in April and October, while wheat and sunflower are harvested during August and September, respectively. Other segments of our activities, such as our sales of cattle and milk and our forestry activities tend to be more of a successive character than of a seasonal character. However, the production of beef and milk is generally higher during the second quarter, when pasture conditions are more favorable. In consequence, there may be significant variations in results from one quarter to the other.

Our Investments

Agricultural Business

BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrícolas

BrasilAgro was created in September 2005 in order to replicate our business in Brazil. BrasilAgro is engaged mainly in four business segments: (i) sugar cane, (ii) grains and cotton, (iii) forestry activities, (iv) livestock.

We created BrasilAgro together with our partners, Cape Town Llc, Tarpon Investimentos S.A., Tarpon Agro LLC, Agro Investments S.A. and Agro Managers S.A.

Cape Town Llc is a limited company incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, wholly owned by Mr. Elie Horn, the controlling shareholder and chief executive officer of Cyrela Brazil Realty, S.A. Empreendimentos e Participações. Tarpon Investimentos S.A. is an independent Brazilian asset manager engaged in the management of mutual funds focusing primarily on Brazilian equities. Tarpon Agro LLC is a company incorporated in the United States of America under the laws of the State of Delaware, and is owned by Tarpon Investimentos S.A.’s shareholders and certain of its affiliates.

Part of the knowledge and experience required to implement BrasilAgro’s proposed business plan will be initially provided pursuant to a consulting agreement with Paraná Consultora do Investimentos S.A., a special purpose advisory company, 50% owned by Tarpon BR, 37.5% owned by Consultores Assets Management, a company controlled by Mr. Eduardo Elsztain, and 12.5% owned by Mr. Alejandro Elsztain. Tarpon BR is a joint venture between Tarpon and Mr. Elie Horn.

On May 2, 2006, BrasilAgro’s shares were listed in the Novo Mercado of the Brazilian Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) with the symbol AGRO3. BrasilAgro’s shares were placed jointly with Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brazil) S.A. in the Brazilian market through investment mechanisms regulated by controlling authorities and with sales efforts pursuant to an exception from registration under the US Securities Act of 1933. The amount originally offered was R$ 532 million, equivalent to 532,000 book-entry common shares at a price of R$ 1,000 per share of BrasilAgro.

In addition, as is customary in the Brazilian market, BrasilAgro had an option to increase the size of the issue by 20% and Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brazil) S.A. had another option to increase it by 15% (Green shoe). Given the high demand shown by the placement, both BrasilAgro and Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brazil) S.A. exercised such options increasing the placement up to 583,200 shares equivalent to R$ 583.2 million, which were fully placed and paid in.

In addition to the funds we originally contributed, we purchased shares in the offering for R$ 42.4 million (approximately US$ 20.6 million). Following such contribution we held a total amount of 42,705 shares, equivalent to 7.4% of BrasilAgro’s capital stock.

On October 31, 2007, BrasilAgro carried out a 1-for-100 share split approved at the Special Shareholders' Meeting held on March 15, 2007 and ratified at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on October 29, 2007. Following this split, BrasilAgro's capital stock was composed of 58,422,400 common shares.

On July 22, 2010, the board of directors of BrasilAgro approved the proposal to terminate the consulting services agreement executed with Paraná Consultora de Investimentos S.A.

On October 20, 2010 and on December 23, 2010, we and Tarpon executed two addenda to the share purchase agreement dated as of April 28, 2010, under which we acquired 9,581,750 shares of common stock of BrasilAgro, representing 16.40% of the outstanding stock. Consequently, on October 20, 2010 we paid R$25.2 million and on December 23, 2010 we paid R$50.8 million, and the price reminder of R$52.6 million was paid on April 27, 2011.

Consequently, we are the owners of 20,883,916 shares or 35.75% of BrasilAgro’s outstanding capital stock. It should be noted that such acquisition of shares does not imply any change of control within the shareholders’ group of BrasilAgro according to the legal regime in Brazil; and that BrasilAgro’s shareholders’ agreement will remain effective with the amendments that may be required for the sale of the shares owned by Tarpon and its affiliates to us. Additionally, we own 168,902 BrasilAgro’s first issuance warrants and 168,902 BrasilAgro’s second issuance warrants.

In addition, during the last quarter of calendar year 2010, we entered into an agreement by means of which we assigned all equity and political rights related to 2,276,534 shares of BrasilAgro for two years. The agreement also provides a promise to sell, under which the assignee may at any time request the sale of BM&FBOVESPA’s shares or the transfer of shares on its behalf. In consideration for the assignment, we paid a fixed value of US$0.8 million and additionally, in the event the assignee requested the sale or transfer of share, it should paid US$7.15 per share sold or transferred.

 

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As concerns its portfolio as of June 30, 2011, BrasilAgro had 9 properties, with an aggregate surface area of 172,050 hectares, acquired at highly attractive prices as compared to the average in the respective regions, all of which offering high appreciation potential. 

 

Property


Province

Surface area

Main Activity

Purchase Price

(in hectares)

(R$ MM)

São Pedro Farm

Chapadão do Céu/GO

2,447

Sugar cane

R$ 9.90

Cremaq Farm

Baixa Grande Ribeiro/PI

32,702

Crops

R$ 42.00

Jatobá Farm (1)

Jaborandi/BA

31,606

Crops and Cotton

R$ 33.00

Alto Taquari Farm

Alto Taquari/MT

5,186

Sugar cane

R$ 33.20

Araucária Farm

Mineiros/GO

9,682

Sugar cane

R$ 70.40

Chaparral Farm

Correntina/BA

37,182

Crops and Cotton

R$ 47.80

Nova Buriti Farm

Januária/MG

24,247

Forest

R$ 21.50

Preferência Farm

Barreiras/BA

17,799

Cattle

R$ 9.50

Horizontina Farm

Tasso Fragoso/MA

14,359

Crops

R$ 37.20

 

Total

175,210

 

R$ 304.50

Total Owned by BrasilAgro (1)

172,050

 

R$ 301.20

 

(1)   Jatobá is owned by our affiliate Jaborandi S.A., in which we hold an equity interest of 90%. The Maeda group holds the remaining 10%.

(2)   After new measurement of our properties we adjusted the total and farmable area to 174,149 hectares and 127,723 hectares, respectively.

Sao Pedro is a farm in Chapadao do Sul (MS). With a surface area of 2,447 hectares, Sao Pedro was bought for R$ 9.9 million. Its potential production area is 1,724 hectares.  In this farm, BrasilAgro has harvested summer crops consisting of 1,700 hectares of soybean and 433 hectares of corn, and has planted 293 hectares of winter corn. In our opinion, this land offers high potential for appreciation as a result of the sugar cane premises scheduled to be installed in the region. On October 3, 2011 we informed our shareholders and the public in general that on September 28, 2011, we sold Fazenda São Pedro.

Cremaq is a farm in Baixa Grande do Ribeiro (Piaui). Acquired for R$ 42 million and with a surface area of 32,702 hectares, it is estimated that the total production area will be 21,800 hectares. The farm is close to the Itaqui Port and to the Norte-Sul railway. Weather and topographic conditions in the area are quite suited to soybean, corn and cotton crops. This property has also been bought for a value lower than average in the region and it offers major appreciation potential. BrasilAgro has harvested 15,346 hectares of soybean, 3,130 hectares of corn, and 1,050 hectares of rice. In addition, it has a 247 hectare cotton plantation.

Jatobá is a farm located in the Jaborandi district, in the State of Bahía. The acquisition price was R$ 33 million and it has 31,606 hectares. It is estimated that the total production area will be 24,250 hectares. BrasilAgro has harvested 10,092 hectares of soybean and 771 hectares of corn.

Alto Taquarí is a farm  with a total area of 5,186 hectares, and it is located in the municipality of Alto Taquarí, Mato Grosso. This property was purchased for R$ 33.2 million. Its estimated production area is 3,666 hectares. Alto Taquarí executed an agreement with ETH Bioenergía for supplying sugar cane during two full cycles (6 harvesting years, including 5 harvests).

Araucária  is a farm which has a total area of 9,682 hectares, and is located in the municipality of Mineiros, Goiás. The production area is estimated at 7,205 hectares. BrasilAgro has harvested winter crops in an area of 688 hectares. Araucária executed an agreement with ETH Bioenergía for supplying sugar cane during two full cycles (6 harvesting years, including 5 harvests). 100% of the area is planted with sugar cane, totaling 5,455 hectares.

Chaparral is a farm located in Correntina, Bahía. This farm has a surface area of 37,181 hectares and was purchased for R$ 47.8 million. Its potential production area is 27,400 hectares and BrasilAgro has harvested 8,920 hectares of soybean.

Nova Buriti  is a farm with a total surface area of 24,247 hectares, and it is located in the municipality of Januaria, Minas Gerais. With a production area estimated at 19,000 hectares, it will be used for forestry activities. At present, BrasilAgro is awaiting the licenses required to start operating this farm.

Preferencia is a 17,799-hectare farm located in the municipality of Barreiras, Bahía. The purchase transaction was closed in September 2008 and it was agreed for a price of R$ 500.0 per hectare. This property has good conditions for cattle breeding and crops growing. We have started rolling out a beef cattle project.

Horizontina is a 14,359 hectares farm, located in the municipality of Tasso Fragoso, Maranhão. We believe that this property has high appreciation potential if its land is developed. BrasilAgro invested approximately 2.6 million in infrastructure improvement works.  BrasilAgro has harvested of 3,083 hectares of soybean and 800 hectares of rice.

During fiscal year 2011, BrasilAgro expanded its sown area (summer and winter season and sugar cane) by 26% compared to the previous period, reaching 58,191 hectares. In addition, during this year BrasilAgro developed 20,100 additional hectares, 14,200 of which were planted with soybean in the past season and 5,900 are being prepared for the coming season.

At the end of fiscal year 2011, BrasilAgro presented consolidated assets for R$ 748.2 million, R$ 135.6 million of which were included in the Cash and banks, and Short-term investments accounts.

BrasilAgro will continue to focus its activities on agricultural real estate and on the development of its four main business lines: sugar cane; crops and cotton; forestry and cattle breeding. Since its start of operations in 2006, BrasilAgro’s sown area has recorded an annual average growth of 38%.

For more information, please see “Recent Developments” and “Significant Changes”.

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

In May 2000, we acquired 70% of the shares of FyO S.A. (“Futuros y Opciones.com”) for Ps.3.6 million. A site launched in November 1999 which main goal is to become the most important agricultural business community in Latin America. Futuros y Opciones.Com launched its e-commerce strategy in March 2001, in order to sell products, buy inputs, arrange loans, and obtain insurance, among other things. Currently, the main activity of Futuros y Opciones.Com is grain brokerage.

 

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The areas with the greatest potential for growth are: input commercialization, grain brokerage and beef cattle operations. Regarding input commercialization, the business volume was concentrated in a small number of suppliers, the agreements with the suppliers were improved in order to increase the margin of the business, and contracts of direct distribution were achieved. In terms of grains, the brokerage department was created, with the purpose of participating directly in the business by trading and offering services. In beef cattle, Futuros y Opciones.Com has created an alliance with a leading broker in the sector, which will allow it to obtain use of its clients’ database and technological knowledge.

During fiscal year 2007, Futuros y Opciones.Com started to trade futures and options: it acquired a share in the Buenos Aires futures and options exchange market (Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires) and has also become a dealer. During fiscal years 2008 and 2009, Futuros y Opciones.Com continued trading futures and options with a 7.67% and 23.8% growth, respectively, as compared to the previous year. The service consisting in hedging with futures has consolidated into an essential tool for our customers to manage their price risks.

The grain business strengthened, reaching the number of tons agreed during the fiscal year. On the side of revenues, invoicing percentages over total tons agreed decreased compared to the previous year, given that year 2009, which was taken as basis, was signaled by the transfer of invoices caused by the agricultural stoppage of the previous season. 

As of June 30, 2010, Futuros y Opciones.Com total revenues increased by 61.95% from Ps.21.5 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.34.8 million for fiscal year 2010, with 8.27% growth in the revenues yielded by its main business, grains brokerage, from Ps.7.3 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps. Ps.7.9 million for fiscal year 2010. In addition, the business consisting in sales of inputs grew by 99.48% from Ps.12.0 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.23.9 million for fiscal year 2009, while revenues from commissions from the same business rose 200.99% from Ps.0.2 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.0.5 for fiscal year 2010 and technology services commissions increased by 35.13% from Ps.0.9 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.1.2 million for fiscal year 2010.

The increase in the input business was motivated by the significant impact suffered in the previous fiscal year by the severe drought that affected Argentina, along with the drop in prices, which forced Argentine producers to reduce input investments in the 2008/2009 season. During this season the situation was reverted and the targets set for this year were met.

The portal fyo.com  has reached its tenth anniversary, consolidating as the benchmark site for agricultural marketing and adding year after year new and significant agricultural customers of various sizes to its user community. The site has a base of 55,000 registered users who make 60,000 unique visits per month, showing a highly satisfactory site stay time and contributing to the exchange of farming matters among an entire recognized community of producers from Argentina and neighboring countries.

Futuros y Opciones.Com’s goal is to become a leading company in the supply of financial and commercial services. To attain such objective, we will continue to enhance the range of products we offer to the sector in the coming fiscal years.

On September 30, 2010, the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting of FyO.Com decided to approve a capital increase for up to Ps. 5,925, related to issuing 538,613 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1, plus an additional paid-in capital for Ps. 5,386. In such sense, we subscribed shares for Ps. 4,467, of which Ps. 3,541 was made by the conversion of debt into equity and the difference for Ps. 926 to be paid-in in cash. As a result of the transaction as of March 31, 2011, we held a 65.85% interest in Futuros y Opciones.Com.

As of the end of fiscal year 2011, our total revenues from our grains brokerage business unit were Ps.14.3 million with a trading volume of 1.2 million tons, 10% higher than the volume traded in fiscal year 2010 and thus accumulating a 50% growth in the last 7 years. The main crops traded were corn and soybean, and to a lesser extent, wheat and sunflower.

Futuros y Opciones.Com’s goal is to become a leading company in the supply of financial and commercial services. To attain such objective, we will continue to enhance the range of products we offer to the sector in the coming fiscal years.

Cactus Argentina S.A.

Cactus was initially a joint venture between us and Cactus Feeders Inc., one of the largest feedlot companies in the United States. The site of the venture’s operations is a 170-hectare farm in Villa Mercedes, in the Province of San Luis. The feedlot began operations in September 1999.

During fiscal year 2007, Cactus entered into a joint venture with Tyson Foods, a leading meat processing company, pursuant to which Tyson Foods, through Provemex Holdings LLC, acquired a 52% equity interest in Cactus to establish the first integrated cattle operation in Argentina. Consequently, our equity interest and Cactus Feeders, Inc. equity interest in Cactus was reduced to 24% each. Since December 31, 2006, we no longer use the proportional consolidation method to account for our investment in Cactus due to the reduction of our equity interest in Cactus from 50% to 24%.

On January 11, 2007, we and Cactus acquired 100% of the Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A. (“EAASA”) shares for Ps.16.8 million. EAASA owns a meat packing plant in Santa Rosa, Province of La Pampa, with capacity to slaughter and process approximately 9,500 cattle heads per month. Cactus has been a pioneer in feedlot services with 25,000 heads of cattle capacity, depending on the size of the cattle. Cactus’ client base changed during recent years, as many companies related to the beef sector bought calves to be fed at the feedlot. To assure themselves a constant supply of high quality beef, these companies keep an inventory of cattle on feed.

The feedlot cattle beef production is processed in the Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentina S.A. packing plant for the domestic and foreign markets. Feedlot fattening with a corn-based diet has been growing at a very dynamic pace. The company has gained market reputation thanks to the uniform final product offered by feedlot-finished animals, which provides purchasers with high-quality products and higher yields, succeeding in offering differential sales prices. Cactus continues to receive cattle from farmers that repeat their productive process whereby they breed and re-breed their animals in their own farms and slaughter them at Cactus.

On June 30, 2009, we entered into a shareholders’ agreement with Cactus Feeders for the purchase of its 24% interest in Cactus and 0.24% interest in EAASA. The agreed purchase price was US$2.4 million. At the same time, we and Tyson Foods S.A. made contributions to Cactus in the amount of US$2.4 million and US$2.6 million, respectively. As a consequence of the transaction, we increased our equity interest in Cactus to 48%. The companies have strengthened as a result of the above mentioned capitalizations, which will help develop our strategic business plan in the cattle beef processing industry.

 

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The decrease in supply has adversely affected the value chain by reducing cold-storage plant utilization, which in turn has left several plants struggling to remain operational in view of the poor returns and shortage of raw materials. Our investment in EAASA has not escaped unscathed and we are assessing our alternatives looking forward.

On December 23, 2010, in order to provide Cactus with funds to meet its working capital needs, we took part in a capital increase in the amount of US$4.0 million. Therefore, we increased our ownership interest in Cactus from 48% to 80%, the remaining 20% is held by our partner Tyson Provemex Holdings, LLC. As part of this transaction, we and Tyson decided to make certain amendments to the shareholders agreement and, in this context, we granted Tyson a put option in connection with its 20% equity interest in Cactus.

AgroUranga S.A.

We have a 35.7% interest in AgroUranga S.A. This company maximizes the use of production processes, with special emphasis in soil conservation, the application of rational techniques and care of the environment. AgroUranga S.A. has two farms: Las Playas and San Nicolás, with an aggregate surface of 8,305 hectares, located in the core region of the Pampas prairies. 40% of the revenues from AgroUranga’s crop production derive from its special products division, including popcorn, chickpea, peas and lentils, whereas the remaining 60% derives from commodities. Currently, with the assistance of its foreign trade team it is seeking to add new products to significantly increase export volumes, encouraged by the growing demand.

Agrology S.A.

Agrology was incorporated on May 8, 2008, with our equity interest of a 97% equity interest and IGSA holding the remaining 3%. The capital stock of Ps.50,000 was fully subscribed and paid. On May 28, 2008, Agrology acquired the interest held by IGSA in IRSA, 2,187,479 GDRs, at a price of Ps.96.0 million. In consideration thereof, Agrology substituted IGSA as borrower of IRSA’s debt with us for such amount, pursuant to the line of credit agreement entered into by IRSA and us. As a result of this sale, the rights pursuant to the loan agreement entered into by us and IFISA were also assigned. On August 6, 2008, Agrology entered into a securities loan agreement with IFISA granting 1,275,022 GDRs of IRSA under the same conditions as the previous agreement. These loans accrue interest at a monthly rate equivalent to 3-month LIBOR, plus 150 basis points.  They would be effective for 30 days and may be renewed for periods, up to a maximum of 360 days. Later, IFISA had returned 811,711 IRSA’s GDRs to Agrology.

On July 30, 2009 and July 25, 2010, Agrology and IFISA extended for 360 days the maturity of the securities loan agreement mentioned above, granting under this agreement, 1,253,942 GDRs of IRSA.

On September 8, 2010, Agrology celebrated a new agreement with IFISA, by means of which Agrology granted 800,000 GDRs of IRSA under the same conditions as the previous agreements.

Agrology’s purpose is to invest in financial instruments and manage equity interests in other companies.

Expansion in Paraguay

In the context of operations that represent a new expansion of our agricultural business in South America, on September 2008, we entered into several agreements to carry out real estate and agricultural, livestock and forestry activities in the Republic of Paraguay. Under these agreements, a new corporation was organized together with Carlos Casado S.A. under the name Cresca, in which we hold a 50% equity interest. Additionally, we provide consulting services for the agricultural, livestock and forestry development of a rural property of 41,931 hectares.

We entered into a promise agreement to purchase a 50% interest in a rural property located in Mariscal José Felix Estigarribia, Department of Boquerón, Chaco Paraguayo, Republic of Paraguay, owned by Carlos Casado S.A., for a price of US$5.2 million, in order to contribute them to the new company organized. The contribution was made on January 26, 2009, and the title deed to the property was executed on February 3, 2009. Therefore, jointly with the contribution made by Carlos Casado S.A., the total value of the contributions in Cresca is US$10.5 million. In addition, Cresca has an option granted by Carlos Casado S.A. for the purchase of 100,000 additional hectares located in Paraguay.

In relation to the development of marginal areas, Cresca started planting activities in approximately 2,834 hectares developed at the first stage and started developing approximately 3,000 hectares at the second stage, which are expected to be completed in the course of 2010 calendar year, and will start to be productive in fiscal year 2011, adding more lands intended for agricultural production.

On March 19, 2010 the option granted under the agreement dated September 3, 2008 (Call Option Agreement) was partially exercised, whereby 3,614 hectares, valued at US$350 each, were transferred to Cresca.

Finally, on June 29, 2010, the title deed was executed, involving the conveyance of 3,646 hectares.

Expansion in the Republic of Bolivia and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

In the framework of a series of transactions that represent a new expansion of our agribusiness operations in South America, in line with our business plan, we have incorporated companies that own land in the Republic of Bolivia through our controlled companies Agrology S.A., Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. and Agropecuaria Anta S.A. (formerly known as Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.) and have acquired a company in the Republic of Uruguay.

For such purposes, the following companies were incorporated: Agropecuaria Acres del Sud S.A., Aguaribay Agropecuaria S.A., Calden Agropecuaria S.A., Itin Agropecuaria S.A., Ñandubay Agropecuaria S.A., Ombú Agropecuaria S.A., Yatay Agropecuaria S.A and Yuchan Agropecuaria S.A. whose shareholders are: (i) Agrology S.A. with a 95.12% shareholding, (ii) Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. and (iii) Agropecuaria Anta S.A. with a 2.44% interest, each. The preceding Bolivia-based companies (except for Agropecuaria Acres del Sud S.A.) acquired land for agricultural operations. We maintain a 100.00% ownership interest in the capital stock of those companies, all engaged in agricultural operations.

In addition, during October 2008, we acquired, through our controlled company Agrology, a company named Helmir S.A., domiciled in the Republic of Uruguay and incorporated with a broad-ranging corporate purpose.

 

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In line with our international expansion strategy, we have entered into a number of agreements to formalize our position in various South American countries. In July 2008, we, acting through various companies, executed several promise to purchase agreements for an aggregate of 12,166 hectares in the Republic of Bolivia for a total price of US$28.9 million.

In connection with these lands, on November 20, 2008, two purchase instruments including delivery of possession were executed, as part of the process of casting into public deed and filing of deeds with the relevant registries, involving the purchase of 883, 2,969 and 3,748 hectares in “San Cayetano,” “San Rafael” and “La Fon Fon” farms, respectively, located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We have already paid 43% of the agreed price of US$17.5 million. The remaining balance was payable in two annual installments: the first one was paid during the 2010 fiscal period, and the second one was paid in fiscal year 2011.

On January 22, 2009, we executed a deed of purchase for 4,566 hectares in Las Londras farm, located in the Province of Guarayos, Bolivia. On that date, the sum of US$3.8 million was paid, representing 42.9% of the total agreed price. The remaining balance is payable in two annual installments: the first one was paid during the 2010 fiscal period, and the second one was paid in fiscal year 2011.

During fiscal year 2010, 10,800 hectares of the farms located in Bolivia were sown. This region has traditionally achieved double harvesting of soybean, which means that better results can be obtained per hectare during a single season; yet, the weather conditions that prevailed during the last year have not allowed double harvesting.

In June 2011, we entered into a purchase agreements for two agricultural parcels located at Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with a total surface of 5,000 hectares, which will be used for agricultural exploitation:

(i) The first parcel has a surface of approximately 2,660 hectares for sugar cane exploitation purposes. The purchase price was US$8.4 million. Upon the execution of the purchase agreement, we paid 23.8% of the purchase price. The balance will be paid in four installments, being the first installment in June 2011 and the last installment in October 2012.

(ii) The second parcel has a surface of approximately 2,340 hectares for soybeans exploitation purposes. The purchase price was US$4.9 million. Upon the execution of the purchase agreement, we paid 33.9% of the purchase price. The balance will be paid in four consecutive semi-annual installments, being the first installment in December 2011.

Transfer of title of both parcels will occur once the purchase price has been paid in full.

Additionally, we have agreed to sell a parcel with a surface of 910 hectares for US$3.64 million. We have been paid 27.5% of the purchase price and the balance will be paid in 5 consecutive semiannual installments, being the last installment in December 2013.

Real Estate Business

Please see our “Real Estate Business” business overview, below on this item, for a more detail discussion.

Regulation and Government Supervision of our Agricultural Business

 

Farming and Animal Husbandry Agreements

Agreements relating to farming and animal husbandry activities are regulated by Argentine law, the Argentine Civil Code and local customs.

According to the Law No. 13,246, as amended, all lease agreements related to rural properties and land are required to have a minimum duration of 3 years. Upon death of the tenant farmer, the agreement may continue with his successors. Upon misuse of the land by the tenant farmer or default on payment of the rent, the land owner may initiate an eviction proceeding.

Law No. 13,246, as amended, also regulates agreements for crop sharing pursuant to which one of the parties furnishes the other with farm animals or land with the purpose to share benefits between tenant farmer and land owner. These agreements are required to have a minimum term of duration of 3 years. The tenant farmer must perform himself the obligations under the agreement and may not, assign it under any circumstances. Upon the death, incapacity or impossibility of the tenant farmer, the agreement will be terminated.

Quality control of Grains and Cattle

The quality of the grains and the health measures of the cattle are regulated and controlled by the Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (“SENASA”), which is an entity within the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing and Production (“Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia y Pesca”) that oversees the farming and animal sanitary activities.

Argentine law establishes that the brands should be registered with each provincial registry and that there cannot be brands alike within the same province.

Sale and Transportation of Cattle

Even though the sale of cattle is not specifically regulated, general contract provisions are applicable. Further, every province has its own rural code regulating the sale of cattle.

Argentine law establishes that the transportation of cattle is lawful only when it is done with the respective certificate that specifies the relevant information about the cattle. The required information for the certificate is established by the different provincial regulations, the inter-provinces treaties and the regulations issued by the SENASA.  

Export Restriction of Beef

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing oversees the farming and animal sanitary activities and controls the distribution of the annual regular quota of top quality chilled beef without bones, the “Cuota Hilton.” The destination of the Cuota Hilton is the European Union.

 

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In September 2010, the Secretaria de Agricultura Ganadería Pesca y Alimentos granted to our subsidiary EAASA 622 tons to export beef under the authorized quotas, known as Cuota Hilton. As of the date of these Annual Report, such quotas have not been modified

Environment

The development of our agribusiness depends on a number of federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to environmental protection.

We may be subject to criminal and administrative penalties, including taking action to reverse the adverse impact of our activities on the environment and to reimburse third parties for damages resulting from contraventions of environmental laws and regulations. Based on the Argentine  Criminal Code, persons (including directors, officers and legal entity managers) who commit crimes against public health, such as poisoning or dangerously altering water, food or medicine used for public consumption and selling products that are dangerous to health, without the necessary warnings, may be subject to fines, imprisonment or both. Some courts have utilized these provisions in the Argentine Criminal Code to sanction the discharge of substances which are hazardous to human health. At the administrative level, the penalties vary from notices and fines to the full or partial suspension of the activities, which may include the revocation or annulment of tax benefits, cancellation or interruption of credit lines granted by state banks and a restriction on entering into contracts with public entities.

The Forestry Legislation of Argentina prohibits the devastation of forest and forest land, as well as the irrational use of forest products. Landowners, tenants and holders of natural forests require an authorization from the Forestry Competent Authority for the cultivation of forest land. The legislation also promotes the formation and conservation of natural forests in properties used for agriculture and farming purposes.

As of June 30, 2011, we owned land reserves in excess of 339,744 hectares, which are located in under-utilized areas where agricultural production is not yet fully developed. We believe that technological tools are available to improve the productivity of such land and enhance its long-term value. However, existing or future environmental regulations may prevent us from completely developing our land reserves, requiring us to maintain a portion of such land as unproductive land reserves.

In accordance with legislative requirements, we have applied for approval to develop certain parts of our land reserves, to the extent allowed. We cannot assure you that current or future development applications will be approved, and if so, to what extent we will be allowed to develop our land reserves. We intend to use genetically modified organisms in our agricultural activities. In Argentina, the cultivation of genetically modified organisms is subject to special laws and regulations and specific authorizations.  

On November 28, 2007, Argentine Congress passed a law known as the Forest Lax which sets minimum standards for the conservation of native forests and incorporates minimum provincial expenditures to promote the protection, restoration, conservation and sustainable use of native forests. The Forest Law prevents landowners, including deforestation of native forests or converting non-forested areas in forested land for other commercial uses without prior permission from each local government that gives the permit and requires the preparation, appraisal and approval of a report environmental impact. The Forest Law also provides that each province should adopt its own legislation and its map of regional order within one year. During the time that such an implementation requires provincial new clearing will be authorized a plan for implementation within one year and not allow any deforestation during this period of one year. In addition, the Forest Law also establishes a national policy for sustainable use of native forests and includes the recognition of native communities that aims to provide preferential use rights to indigenous communities living and farming near the forest. In this case, the relevant provincial authority may not issue permits without formal public hearings and written consent of such communities.

Our activities are subject to a number of national, provincial and municipal environmental provisions. Section 41 of the Argentine Constitution, as amended in 1994, provides that all Argentine inhabitants have the right to a healthy and balanced environment fit for human development and have the duty to preserve it. Environmental damage shall bring about primarily the obligation to restore it as provided by applicable law. The authorities shall see to the protection of this right, the rational use of natural resources, the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage and of biodiversity, and shall also provide for environmental information and education. The National Government shall establish minimum standards for environmental protection whereas Provincial and Municipal Governments shall fix specific standards and regulatory provisions.

On November 6, 2009, the Argentine Congress passed Law No. 25,675. Such law regulates the minimum standards for the achievement of a sustainable environment and the preservation and protection of biodiversity and fixes environmental policy goals.

Law No. 25,675 establishes the activities that will be subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and certain requirements applicable thereto. In addition, such Law sets forth the duties and obligations that will be triggered by any damage to the environment and mainly provides for restoration of the environment to its former condition or, if that is not technically feasible, for payment of a compensation in lieu thereof. Such Law also fosters environmental education and provides for certain minimum reporting obligations to be fulfilled by natural and artificial persons.

On August 6, 2009, the Comisión Nacional de Valores issued General Resolution No. 559 (“General Resolution No. 559/2009”) providing for the rules applicable to listed companies whose corporate purpose comprise activities regarded as risky for the environment, in order to keep the shareholders, investors and the general public informed about the fulfillment of current environmental regulations. As of the date hereof, such Resolution has not been regulated as provided for therein.

One of our goals is that business be conducted at all times be consistently with environmental laws and regulations.

Property and Transfer Taxes

Value Added Tax. Under Argentine law, the sale of cattle and grains are taxable at a rate equal to 10.5% of the sale price. The sale of milk is taxable at a rate equal to 21%. The sale of land is not taxable.

Gross Sales Tax. A local transfer tax is imposed on the sale price of cattle, grains and milk at a general rate of 1%. In some provinces the sale of primary goods is not taxable.

Stamp Tax. This is a local tax that 23 provinces and the City of Buenos Aires collect based on similar rules regarding subject matter, tax base and rates.In general, this tax is levied on acts validated by documents, (e.g. acts related to the constitution, transmission, or expiration of rights, contracts, contracts for sales of stock and company shares, public deeds relating to real property, etc.).

 

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In the City of Buenos Aires (federal district) the stamp tax only applies to public deeds for the transfer of real estate, or for any other contract whereby the ownership of real property is transferred and commercial leases. The purchase and sale of real estate through public deed is not taxable if the real estate will be used for housing. In the City of Buenos Aires the tax rate is 2.5%. In the Province of Buenos Aires, the tax rate is 3% for public deeds of transfer of real property.

Antitrust Law. Law No. 25,156, as amended, prevents anticompetitive practices and requires administrative authorization for transactions that according to the Antitrust Law would lead to market concentration. According to this law, such transactions would include mergers, transfers of goodwill, acquisitions of property or rights over shares, capital or other convertible securities, or similar operations by which the acquirer controls or substantially influences a company. Whenever such a transaction involves a company or companies with accumulated sales volume greater than Ps.200.0 million in Argentina, then the respective transaction should be submitted for approval to the Antitrust Authority  (Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia  or “CNDC”). The request for approval may be filed, either prior to the transaction or within a week after its completion.

When a request for approval is filed, the Antitrust Authority may (i) authorize the transaction, (ii) subordinate the transaction to the accomplishment of certain conditions, or (iii) reject the authorization. 

The Antitrust Law provides that economic concentrations in which the transaction amount and the value of the assets absorbed, acquired, transferred or controlled in Argentina, do not exceed Ps.20.0 million are exempted from the administrative authorization. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the transactions effected during the prior 12-month period exceed in total Ps.20.0 million or Ps.60.0 million in the last 36 months, these transactions must be notified to the Antitrust Authority.

As our and IRSA’s consolidated annual sales volume exceeds Ps.200.0 million, IRSA should give notice to the Antitrust Authority of any transaction within the scope of the Antitrust Law.

On June 30, 2009 Cactus Feeders, Helmir and we subscribed a stock purchase agreement, whereby Cactus Feeders Inc. transferred to us and Helmir, which is controlled indirectly by our shares of Cactus Argentina. Moreover on June 07, the economic concentration was notified to the Antitrust Authority. On October 28, 2010 the Antitrust Authority authorized the transaction.

On December, 2010 the shareholders of Cactus requested the Antitrust Authority an opinion regarding the structure resulting of an increase in the capital of Cactus Argentina S.A. and a new shareholders’ agreement. The Antitrust Authority issued an opinion stating that the transaction has to be notified for its authorization. On November, 2011 Cactus and Provemex filed a notification with the Antitrust Authority.  

Real Estate Business

Our equity interest in IRSA was 63.22% as of June 30, 2011. This percentage includes 43,401,932 shares owned by Agrology. We started consolidated the accounts and results of operations of IRSA as from October 1, 2008. Our consolidated financial information for periods prior to October 1, 2008 does not include the accounts of IRSA on a consolidated basis. Therefore, the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow data as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the years then ended is not comparable to prior periods.

Operations and principal activities

Through our subsidiary IRSA, one of Argentina’s leading real estate companies in terms of total assets, we are engaged directly and indirectly through subsidiaries and joint ventures, in a range of diversified real estate related activities, including:

          the acquisition, development and operation of shopping centers, including consumer financing activities,

          the development and sale of residential properties,

          the acquisition and development of office and other non-shopping center properties primarily for rental purposes,

          the acquisition and operation of luxury hotels,

          the acquisition of undeveloped land reserves for future development and sale, and

          selected real estate investments outside Argentina.

As of June 30, 2010 and 2011, IRSA had total assets of Ps. 5,633.4 million and Ps. 6,315.3 million, respectively and shareholders’ equity of Ps. 2,403.0 million and Ps. 2,481.8 million, respectively. Our net income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, 2010, and 2011 was Ps. 158.6 million, Ps. 334.5 million and Ps. 282.1 million, respectively. IRSA is the only Argentine real estate company whose shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and whose GDSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

IRSA currently owns 29.77% (does not consider the effect of Banco Hipotecario’s treasury stock) of Banco Hipotecario S.A. (“Banco Hipotecario”), one of the leading financial institutions in Argentina.  

 

Fiscal years ended June 30, (1)

 

2011

2010

2009

 

(in thousands of Pesos)

 

 

Offices and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties:

 

 

 

City of Buenos Aires

163,949

153,989

147,142

Buenos Aires Province

669

175

607

   Subtotal

164,618

154,164

147,749

 

 

 

 

Shopping Centers and Consumer Financing:

 

 

 

City of Buenos Aires

534,563

638,694

514,353

Buenos Aires Province

91,321

59,833

47,488

Salta Province

19,275

13,701

10,838

Santa Fe Province

42,642

30,821

24,141

Mendoza Province

36,441

27,206

25,478

Córdoba Province

19,113

13,446

11,262

   Subtotal

743,355

783,701

633,560

 

 

 

 

Development and Sale of Properties:

 

 

 

City of Buenos Aires

192,605

214,913

262,646

Buenos Aires Province

114,695

9,461

10,043

Córdoba Province

63

21

29

Santa Fe Province

24,461

-

7,644

Mendoza Province

-

1,172

-

Salta Province

148

-

-

Neuquén Province

9,102

-

-

   Subtotal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotels:

122,627

101,088

98,427

City of Buenos Aires

70,256

58,806

60,486

Rio Negro Province

192,883

159,894

158,913

   Subtotal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total by Geographic Area:

 

 

 

City of Buenos Aires

1,013,744

1,108,684

1,022,568

Buenos Aires Province

206,685

69,469

58,138

Rio Negro Province

70,256

58,806

60,486

Santa Fe Province

67,103

30,821

31,785

Salta Province

19,423

13,701

10,838

Córdoba Province

19,176

13,467

11,291

Mendoza Province

36,441

27,206

25,478

Neuquén Province

9,102

-

-

Total

1,441,930

1,322,154

1,220,584

(1)  Our Financial Operations and Others segment does not generate revenues, but instead generates gain (loss) on equity investees.

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Shopping centers. IRSA is engaged in purchasing, developing and managing shopping centers through our subsidiary Alto Palermo. Alto Palermo operates and owns majority interests in eleven shopping centers in Argentina, seven of which are located in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and four of which are located in the provinces of Mendoza, Santa Fe, Córdoba and Salta. Recently APSA has started operations, through a concession, of its 13th Shopping Center in the province of Santa Fé. Our Shopping Center segment had assets of Ps.1.9 billion as of June 30, 2010, and Ps. 2.2 billion as of June 30, 2011, representing 34.3% and 35.4 % of our consolidated assets as of such dates respectively, and generated operating income of Ps.268.0 million and Ps.385.1 million during our 2010 fiscal year and 2011 fiscal year, respectively, representing 49.6% and 65.8% of our consolidated operating income for such years.

Consumer financing. IRSA was engaged in the consumer financing business through its subsidiary Tarshop S.A.. Tarshop’s credit card operations consist primarily of lending and servicing activities relating to the credit card products it offers to consumers at shopping centers, hypermarkets and street stores.

IRSA’s Consumer financing segment had a low impact in IRSA’s figures this fiscal year since September 1, 2010, Tarshop S.A. no longer consolidates its financial statement due to an 80% sale of the outstanding capital stock to Banco Hipotecario, an IRSA affiliate on September 1, 2010. However, IRSA still has a 100% equity interest in Metroshop, a small consuming financing company with a residual credit portfolio which will keep diminishing here on.

As of June 30 2010 and 2011 IRSA’s consumer financing segment had assets equivalent to Ps.327.3 million and Ps. 45.7 million, respectively, representing 5.8% and 0.4% of our consolidated assets as of such date, and had an operating loss of Ps.53.3 million and Ps. 19.0 million during our 2010 and 2011 fiscal years which represented 9.9% and 3.2% of our consolidated operating income for such periods.

Development and Sale of PropertiesThe acquisition and development of residential apartment complexes and other residential communities for sale is another of our core activities. IRSA’s development of residential apartment complexes consists of the construction of high-rise towers or the conversion and renovation of existing structures, such as factories and warehouses. For the development of residential communities, IRSA generally acquires vacant land, develop infrastructure such as roads, utilities and common areas and sell plots of land for construction of residential units. IRSA Development and Sale of Properties segment had assets of Ps.657 million and Ps. 712.5 million as of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011 respectively, representing 11.7% and 11.3% of its consolidated assets as of such dates, and had an operating income of Ps.139.5 million and Ps.85.1 million during fiscal years 2010 and 2011, respectively, representing 25.8% and 14.5% of IRSA’s consolidated operating income for such years.

Offices and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties As of June 30, 2011, IRSA directly and indirectly owned interests in 11 office buildings that in the aggregate represented 327,838 square meters of gross leasable area. IRSA’s Office and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties segment had assets of Ps.1.1 billion as of June 30, 2010 and of Ps. 1.4 billion as of June 30, 2011, representing 19.3% and 22.4% of our consolidated assets as of such dates, and generated operating income of Ps.73.5 million and Ps.84.1 million during fiscal year 2010 and 2011, respectively, representing 13.6% and 14.4% of our consolidated operating income for such years.

 

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Hotels IRSA owns 50% of the Hotel Llao Llao in Bariloche, a controlling interest in the Hotel Intercontinental in Buenos Aires and 80% of the Hotel Sheraton Libertador in Buenos Aires. IRSA’s Hotel segment, which consists of its investments in these three hotels, had assets of Ps.248.3 million as of June 30, 2010 and Ps. 239.5 million as of June 30, 2011, representing 4.4% and 3.8% of its consolidated assets as of such dates, and generated operating income of Ps.5.4 million and Ps.12.2 million during fiscal years 2010 and 2011, respectively, representing 1.0% and 2.1% of our consolidated operating income for such years.

Banco Hipotecario During fiscal year 2011 IRSA continued increasing its interest in Banco Hipotecario, as of June 30, 2011 IRSA owns approximately 29.77% of Banco Hipotecario, Argentina’s largest mortgage lender in terms of outstanding mortgage loans. IRSA’s investment in Banco Hipotecario is held in the form of Class D shares which are currently entitled to three votes per share, affording us the right to cast 46.46% of the total votes at Banco Hipotecario’s shareholders’ meetings. As of June 30, 2011, IRSA’s investment in Banco represented 14.5% of its consolidated assets, and such investment generated a gain of Ps.142.1 million, Ps. 151.6 million and Ps. 76.7 million during our fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

International. In the past, IRSA had made significant real estate investments outside of Argentina, including investments in Brazil Realty S.A. in Brazil and Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios in Venezuela which were sold between 2001 and 2002. Recently IRSA has acquired through a subsidiary, in which IRSA has a 49% equity interest, an office building located in Madison Avenue in the city of New York, Additionally, IRSA owns a 49% interest in a United States company which principal asset is the office building known as “Lipstick” in New York City. Furthermore, together with some affiliates, IRSA had acquired and later sold part of its equity interest in Hersha, a real estate investment trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange  (NYSE:HT), which has interests in 78 hotels, primarily distributed along the northeast corridor of USA, totalizing about 10.400 rooms as of June 30, 2011. At the end of our fiscal year 2011 IRSA owned 9.2% stake in such company. IRSA intends to continue evaluating real estate investment opportunities outside of Argentina.

Business Strategy

As a leading company in Argentina dedicated to acquiring, developing and managing real estate, we seek to (i) generate stable cash flows through the operation of our real estate rental assets (shopping centers, office buildings, hotels), (ii) achieve long-term appreciation of our asset portfolio by taking advantage of development opportunities, and (iii) increase the productivity of our land reserves and enhance the margins of our Development and sale of properties segment through partnerships with other developers.  

Shopping centers. IRSA believes that the Argentine shopping center sector offers attractive prospects for long-term growth due to, among other factors, a continuing evolution of consumer preferences in favor of shopping malls (away from small neighborhood shops) and a level of shopping center penetration that IRSA considers low compared to many developed countries. IRSA’s main objectives are generating a sustained growth in the cash flow of our shopping centers and increasing their value in the long-term, and maintaining a leading position in the Argentina´s shopping center industry.

Development and Sale of Properties. IRSA seeks to purchase undeveloped properties in densely-populated areas and build apartment complexes offering “green space” for recreational activities. IRSA also seeks to develop residential communities by acquiring undeveloped properties with convenient access to the City of Buenos Aires, developing roads and other basic infrastructure such as power and water, and then selling lots for the construction of residential units. After the economic crisis in 2001 and 2002, the scarcity of mortgage financing restricted the growth in middle class home purchases, and as a result, IRSA mainly focused on the development of residential communities for middle and high-income individuals, who do not need to finance their home purchases. In addition, IRSA seeks to develop residential properties for other segments of the residential market in Argentina and during the first quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, IRSA entered into a partnership with Cyrela Empreendimentos e Participações, a leading Brazilian residential real estate developer, to penetrate in new market segments.

Office and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties. Since the Argentine economic crisis in 2001 and 2002, there has been limited investment in high-quality office buildings in Buenos Aires and, as a result, IRSA believes there is currently substantial demand for those desirable office spaces. IRSA seeks to purchase and develop premium office buildings in strategically-located business districts in the City of Buenos Aires and other strategic locations that IRSA believes offers returns and potential for long-term capital gains. IRSA expects to continue its focus on attracting premium corporate tenants to its office buildings. Furthermore, IRSA intends to consider on a selective basis new opportunities to acquire or construct new rental office buildings.

Hotels. IRSA believes its portfolio of three luxury hotels is positioned to take advantage of future growth in tourism and business travel in Argentina. IRSA seeks to continue with its strategy to invest in high-quality properties which are operated by leading international hotel companies to capitalize on their operating experience and international reputation. IRSA also seeks to continue to invest in improvements for our hotels to maintain a high level of service in the hotel competitive sector.

Banco Hipotecario. IRSA currently seeks to keep its investment in Banco Hipotecario, as believes that Argentina has a low level of mortgages outstanding measured in terms of GDP and as a result, our investment in Banco Hipotecario is interesting in the long term.

Land reserves. IRSA seeks to continue to acquire undeveloped land at locations we consider attractive inside and outside Buenos Aires. In each case, our intention is to purchase land with significant development or appreciation potential for subsequent sale. IRSA believes that holding a portfolio of desirable undeveloped plots of land enhances our ability to make strategic long-term investments and affords us a valuable “pipeline” of new development projects for upcoming years.

International. In the past, IRSA has made significant real estate investments outside of Argentina, including investments in Brazil Realty S.A. in Brazil and Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios in Venezuela which IRSA disposed of in 2002 and 2001, respectively. During fiscal year 2009, IRSA acquired a 30% interest in a company incorporated in Delaware, whose main asset is the so-called “Lipstick” office building located in the City of New York, and more recently, IRSA acquired a 10.09% interest, jointly with subsidiaries, in a REIT, called Hersha (NYSE: HT), which holds a controlling interest in 77 hotels in the United States, totaling around 9,551 rooms as of June 30, 2010. In addition, IRSA recently signed a conditional agreement for the purchase of a property located at 183 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, through an investment in a limited liability company, Rigby 183 LLC. IRSA seeks to continue to evaluate on a selective basis real estate investment opportunities outside Argentina as long as they offer investment and development attractive opportunities.

Shopping Centers

Overview

Through IRSA, we are engaged in purchasing, developing and managing shopping centers through our subsidiary, Alto Palermo. As of June 30, 2011, Alto Palermo operated and owned majority interests in twelve shopping centers, six of which are located in the City of Buenos Aires (Abasto, Paseo Alcorta, Alto Palermo, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design and Dot Baires Shopping), two of which are located in the greater Buenos Aires (Alto Avellaneda and Soleil Factory) metropolitan area and the other four of which are located in the Argentine provinces: Alto Noa in the City of Salta, Alto Rosario in the City of Rosario, Mendoza Plaza in the City of Mendoza and Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera in the City of Córdoba.

 

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As of June 30, 2011, IRSA owned 94.9% of Alto Palermo. The remaining shares are held by the investor public and traded on the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires and the related GDSs are listed and traded on the Nasdaq National Market (USA) under the symbol “APSA.” In addition, as of June 30, 2011, IRSA owned US$31.7 million of Alto Palermo’s convertible notes due July 2014. If IRSA, and all the other holders of such convertible Notes were to exercise their options to convert the convertible notes into shares of Alto Palermo’s common stock, our shareholding in Alto Palermo would increase to 97.5% of its fully diluted capital.

As of June 30, 2011, Alto Palermo’s shopping centers comprised a total of 299,326 square meters of gross leaseable area. For fiscal period 2011, the average occupancy rate of Alto Palermo’s shopping center portfolio was approximately 97.3%.

As a result of APSA’s acquisition of several shopping centers, IRSA centralized management of its shopping centers in Alto Palermo, which is responsible for providing common area electrical power, a main telephone switchboard, central air conditioning and other basic common area services.

The following table shows certain information concerning our Alto Palermo subsidiary’s shopping centers as of June 30, 2011:

Shopping Centers

 

 

Date

of

Acquisition

Leaseable

Area

square meters (1)

APSA’s Effective Interest (3)

Occupancy

rate (2)

Accumulated Annual Rental Income for the fiscal year

(in Ps./000) (4)

Book

Value

(Ps./000) (5)

 

 

 

 

 

2011

2010

2009

 

Shopping Centers (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alto Palermo

11/97

18,701

100.0%

100.0%

120,338

98,020

82,450

279,937

Abasto Shopping (7)

07/94

37,731

100.0%

99.8%

118,259

91,304

77,773

325,352

Alto Avellaneda

11/97

36,663

100.0%

96.3%

77,121

59,833

47,488

169,456

Paseo Alcorta

06/97

13,911

100.0%

99.2%

52,027

42,714

39,067

133,090

Patio Bullrich

10/98

11,741

100.0%

100.0%

45,033

37,254

31,537

136,466

Alto Noa Shopping

03/95

19,001

100.0%

100.0%

19,275

13,701

10,838

40,912

Buenos Aires Design

11/97

13,777

53.7%

98.6%

17,329

14,613

12,965

18,103

Alto Rosario Shopping (7)

11/04

28,646

100.0%

95.0%

42,642

30,821

24,141

138,472

Mendoza Plaza Shopping

12/94

40,659

100.0%

95.2%

36,441

27,206

25,478

123,312

Fibesa and Others (8)

-

N/A

100.0%

N/A

35,832

24,928

25,235

-

Neuquén (9)

07/99

N/A

98.1%

N/A

-

-

-

17,063

Dot Baires Shopping (10)

05/09

49,527

80.0%

99.7%

77,169

64,515

8,499

495,836

Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera

12/06

15,174

100.0%

98.1%

19,113

13,446

11,262

78,527

Soleil

07/10

14,091

100.0%

87.8%

14,200

-

-

68,578

TOTAL SHOPPING CENTERS

299,622

95.1%

97.6%

674,779

518,355

396,733

2,025,104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Finance Revenues (11)

-

N/A

20.0%

N/A

68,576

265,346

236,827

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL TOTAL (12)

 

299,622

90.1%

97.3%

743,355

783,701

633,560

2,025,104

 

Notes:

(1) Total leaseable area in each property. Excludes common areas and parking spaces.-

(2) Calculated dividing occupied square meters by leaseable area on the last day of the period.-

(3) APSA’s effective interest in each of its business units. IRSA has a 94.9% interest in APSA.-

(4) Corresponds to total leases, consolidated as per the Technical Resolution 21 method.-

(5) Cost of acquisition plus improvements, less accumulated depreciation, plus adjustment for inflation, less allowance for impairment in value, plus recovery of allowances, if applicable. Does not include works in progress.

(6) Through Alto Palermo S.A.

(7) Excludes Museo de los Niños (3,732 in Abasto and 1,261 in Alto Rosario).-

(8) Includes revenues from Fibesa S.A., Comercializadora Los Altos S.A. (merged with Fibesa S.A.), and others.

(9) Land for the development of a shopping center.

(10) During May 2009, a shopping center, a hypermarket and a movie theater complex were opened.

(11) APSA’s interest in Tarshop was 100% until 08/31/2010 and as from 09/01/2010 was 20%. APSA’s interest in Metroshop is 100%.

(12) Corresponds to the “shopping center” business unit mentioned in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements; includes revenues from “Credit Cards” (Tarshop and Metroshop).-

 

 

Tenant Retail Sales

The following table sets forth the total approximate tenant retail sales in Pesos at the shopping centers in which APSA had an interest for the periods shown below:

 

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Accumulated Tenants’ retail sales as of June 30, (Ps. 000) (1)

 

2009

2010

2011

Abasto

774,496

926,373

1,227,372

Alto Palermo

745,009

879,728

1,100,349

Alto Avellaneda

696,502

885,195

1,132,631

Paseo Alcorta

374,757

414,652

525,752

Patio Bullrich

274,923

344,789

432,319

Alto Noa

211,353

280,241

381,181

Buenos Aires Design

129,072

140,974

188,475

Mendoza Plaza

436,599

559,359

733,370

Alto Rosario

318,444

419,143

610,932

Córdoba Shopping- Villa Cabrera

133,527

164,257

244,189

Dot Baires Shopping

99,478

763,528

985,672

Soleil

-

-

204,077

Total(2)

4,194,160

5,778,239

7,766,319

 

(1)   Retail sales based upon information provided to us by retailers and past owners. The amounts shown reflect 100% of the retail sales of each shopping center, although in certain cases we own less than 100% of such shopping centers.

(2)   Excludes sales from the booths and spaces used for special exhibitions.

 

Lease Expirations

The following table shows a schedule of estimated lease expirations for our shopping center for leases in effect as of June 30, 2011, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their lease early.

Lease Expirations as of June 30,

Number of Leases Expiring(1)

Surface area subject to Expiring Leases (m2)

Percentage of Total Surface Area subject to Expiration (%)

Annual Base Rent under Expiring Leases (thousands of Ps.)

Percentage of Total Base Rent Under Expiring Leases (%)

2012

616

102,627

34%

120,894

38%

2013

396

52,174

17%

80,446

25%

2014

316

46,362

15%

72,723

23%

2015 and subsequent

107

98,459

33%

46,313

14%

Total (2)

1,435

299,622

100%

320,376

100%

 

(1)  Includes vacant stores as of June 30, 2011. A lease agreement may be linked to one or more premises.
(2)  Includes the basic rental income amount. Does not give effect to our ownership interest in each property.

 

Occupancy Rate

               The following table shows the occupancy rate of each shopping center during fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, 2010 and 2011:

 

As of June 30,

 

2009

2010

2011

Abasto

99.8

S99.6

99.8

Alto Palermo

100.0

100.0

100.0

Alto Avellaneda

100.0

96.0

96.3

Paseo Alcorta

97.9

97.5

99.2

Patio Bullrich

99.6

99.7

100

Alto Noa

99.9

99.9

100

Buenos Aires Design

98.8

98.4

98.6

Mendoza Plaza

96.8

93.1

95.2

Alto Rosario

95.0

93.7

98.1

Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera

96.4

98.8

98.1

Dot Baires Shopping

99.9

100

99.7

Soleil

 

 

87.8

Weighted Average

98.5

97.5

97.6

 

Rental Price

The following table shows the annual rental price per square meter for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 

Rental Prices as of June 30 for the fiscal periods (Ps./square meters) (1)

 

2009

2010

2011

Abasto

1,710.8

1,986.8

2,549.5

Alto Palermo

3,580.8

4,033.8

4,995.7

Alto Avellaneda

1,156.0

1,469.2

1,877.6

Buenos Aires Design

731.1

810.2

959.7

Paseo Alcorta

2,408.7

2,498.9

3,233.6

Patio Bullrich

2,254.6

2,673.9

3,201.7

Alto Noa

502.6

658.6

920.3

Alto Rosario

746.5

948.4

1,336.5

Mendoza Plaza

546.8

598.8

804.9

Córdoba Shopping- Villa Cabrera

590.7

731.6

1,104.0

Dot Baires Shopping

1,162.4

1,081.9

1,288.4

Soleil

-

-

870.5

 

 

(1)     The annual price of rentals per square meter of gross leasable area reflects basic and supplementary rental charges as well as revenues from admission rights divided by the square meters of the gross leasable area.

 

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Depreciation

The net book value of the properties has been determined using the straight-line method of depreciation calculated over the useful life of the property. For more information, see APSA’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, as filed with CNV.

Principal Terms of Alto Palermo’s Leases

Under Argentine Law, terms of commercial leases must be between three to ten years, with most leases in the shopping center business having terms of no more than five years. Alto Palermo’s lease agreements are generally denominated in Pesos. 

Executive Branch Decree No. 214/2002 and Executive Branch Decree No. 762/2002, which modify Public Emergency Law No. 25,561, determine that duties to turn over sums of money which are denominated in U.S. dollars and which are not related to the financial system as of January 7, 2002 are subject to the following:

          obligations will have to be paid in Pesos at a rate of Ps.1.00 = US$1.00. Additionally, these obligations are subject to inflation adjustment through the CER index;

          if, as a consequence of this adjustment, the agreement is unfair to any of the parties, as long as the party that has the obligation to pay is not overdue and the adjustment is applicable, either may ask the other for a fairness adjustment. If they do not reach an agreement, a court will make the decision in order to preserve the continuity of the contract relation in a fair way; and

          new lease agreements may be freely entered into between parties, even U.S. dollar denominated lease agreements.

Leaseable space in Alto Palermo’s shopping centers is marketed through an exclusive arrangement with its real estate brokers, Fibesa S.A. (“Fibesa”) and Comercializadora Los Altos S.A. (merged with Fibesa S.A. as of July 1, 2009). Alto Palermo has a standard lease agreement, the terms and conditions of which are described below, which we use for most tenants. However, Alto Palermo’s largest tenants generally negotiate better terms for their respective leases. No assurance can be given that lease terms will be as set forth in the standard lease agreement.

Alto Palermo charges its tenants a rent which consists of the higher of (i) a monthly base rent (the “Base Rent”) and (ii) a specified percentage of the tenant’s monthly gross sales in the store (the “Percentage Rent”) (which generally ranges between 3% and 10% of tenant’s gross sales). Furthermore, pursuant to the rent escalation clause in most leases, a tenant’s Base Rent generally increases between 18% and 24% each year on an annual and cumulative basis as from the thirteenth (13th) month of the lease effective term. Although many of our lease agreements contain readjustment clauses, these are not based on an official index nor do they reflect the inflation index. In the event of litigation, no assurance can be given that Alto Palermo may be able to enforce such clauses contained in its lease agreements.

In addition to rent, Alto Palermo charges most of its tenants an admission fee, which is required to be paid upon entering into a lease agreement and upon a lease agreement renewal, which is negotiated with each of the tenants. The admission fee is normally paid in one lump sum or in a small number of monthly installments. If the tenant pays this fee in installments, it is the tenant’s responsibility to pay for the balance of any such amount unpaid in the event the tenant terminates its lease prior to its expiration. In the event of unilateral termination and/or resolution for breach of duties by the tenant, a tenant will not be refunded its admission right without Alto Palermo’s consent.

Alto Palermo is responsible for supplying each shopping center with the electrical power connection and provision, a main telephone switchboard, central air conditioning connection and a connection to a general fire detection system. Each rental unit is connected to these systems. Alto Palermo also provides the food court tenants with sanitation and with gas systems connections. Each tenant is responsible for completing all the necessary installations within its own rental unit, in addition to the direct expenses generated by these items within each rental unit. These direct expenses generally include: electricity, water, gas, telephone and air conditioning. Tenants must also pay for a percentage of total charges and general taxes related to the maintenance of the common areas. Alto Palermo determines this percentage based on several factors. The common area expenses include, among others, administration, security, operations, maintenance, cleaning and taxes.

Alto Palermo carries out promotional and marketing activities to increase attendance to its shopping centers. These activities are paid for with the tenants’ contributions to the Common Promotional Fund (“CPF”), which is administered by Alto Palermo. Every month tenants contribute to the CPF an amount equal to approximately 15% of their rent (Fixed Monthly Minimum Rent or Variable Rent Dependent on Sales, as applicable), in addition to rent and expense payments. Alto Palermo may increase the percentage that tenants must contribute to the CPF, but the increase cannot exceed 25% of the original amount set forth in the corresponding lease agreement for the contributions to the CPF. Alto Palermo also may require tenants to make extraordinary contributions to the CPF to fund special promotional and marketing campaigns or to cover the costs of special promotional events that benefit all tenants. Alto Palermo may require tenants to make these extraordinary contributions up to four times a year provided that each such extraordinary contribution may not exceed 25% of the preceding monthly rental payment of the tenant.

Each tenant leases its rental unit as a shell without any fixtures. Each tenant is responsible for the interior design of its rental unit. Any modifications and additions to the rental units must be pre-approved by Alto Palermo. Alto Palermo has the option to decide tenants’ responsibility for all costs incurred in remodeling the rental units or for removing any additions made to the rental unit when the lease expires. Furthermore, tenants are responsible for obtaining adequate insurance for their rental units, which must include, among other things, coverage for fire, glass breakage, theft, flood, civil liability and workers’ compensation.

Sources of Shopping Center Revenues

Set forth below is a breakdown of the sources of shopping center revenues for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, 2010 and 2011:

Type of Business

Accumulated Tenants’ Sales as of June 30 for the fiscal periods
(in millions of Ps.)

2011

2010

2009

Anchor Store

571.6

449.7

243.7

Clothes and footwear

3,801.0

2,754.2

2,148.6

Entertainment

262.8

180.2

133.8

Home

1,468.8

1,172.9

817.8

Restaurant

701.6

495.9

382.5

Miscellaneous

918.7

691.4

440.7

Services

41.8

33.9

27.1

Total

7,766.3

5,778.2

4,194.2

 

 

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Detailed Information About Each of APSA’s Shopping Centers

Set forth below is  a brief description of APSA’s shopping center portfolio

Alto Palermo Shopping, City of Buenos Aires. Alto Palermo Shopping is a 145-store shopping center that opened in 1990 and is located in the densely populated neighborhood of Palermo in the City of Buenos Aires. Alto Palermo Shopping is located only a few minutes from downtown Buenos Aires and with nearby subway access. Alto Palermo Shopping has a total constructed area of 65,029 square meters that consists of 18,701 square meters of gross leaseable area. The shopping center has a food court with 19 stores. Alto Palermo Shopping is spread out over four levels and its parking lot may accommodate 654 cars. In the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2011, the public visiting the shopping center generated nominal retail sales totaling approximately Ps. 1,100.3 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 58,839.6 per square meter. Principal tenants currently include Zara, Garbarino, Sony Style, Frávega and Just For Sport. Alto Palermo Shopping’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales) accounted for approximately 15% of its gross leaseable area at June 30, 2011 and approximately 17.2% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Alto Avellaneda, Avellaneda, Greater Buenos Aires. Alto Avellaneda is a 141-store shopping center that opened in October 1995 and is located in the densely populated neighborhood known as Avellaneda, on the southern border of the City of Buenos Aires. Alto Avellaneda has a total constructed area of 108,598.8 square meters that includes 36,663 square meters of gross leaseable area. Alto Avellaneda has a six-screen multiplex movie theatre, a Wal-Mart megastore, an entertainment center, an 20-restaurant food court and starting in September 2011 a Zara clothing store. Wal-Mart (not included in the gross leaseable area) acquired the space it occupies, but it pays a share of the common expenses of Alto Avellaneda’s parking lot. This shopping center offers free-of-charge parking space for 2,700 cars over an area of 47,856 square meters. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the public visiting the shopping center generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 1,132.6 million, which represents annual revenues for approximately Ps. 30,893 per square meter. Principal tenants currently include Falabella, Garbarino, Frávega, Compumundo and Sport Line. Alto Avellaneda’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 35.4% of its gross leaseable area at June 30, 2011 and approximately 38.8% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Paseo Alcorta, City of Buenos Aires. Paseo Alcorta is a 110-store shopping center that opened in 1992 and is located in the residential neighborhood of Palermo Chico, one of the most exclusive areas in the City of Buenos Aires, within a short drive from downtown Buenos Aires. Paseo Alcorta has a total constructed area of approximately 87,553 square meters that consists of 13,911 square meters of gross leaseable area. The three-level shopping center includes a four-screen multiplex movie theatre, a 17-restaurant food court, a Carrefour hypermarket, and a parking lot with approximately 1,300 spaces. Carrefour purchased the space it now occupies but it pays a share of the expenses of the shopping center’s parking lot. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the public visiting the shopping center generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 525.8 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 37,794.6 per square meter.  

Principal tenants currently include Zara, Frávega, Rapsodia, Kartun and Jazmín Chebar. Paseo Alcorta’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 13.5% of its gross leaseable area at June 30, 2011 and approximately 16.1% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Abasto Shopping, City of Buenos Aires. Abasto Shopping is a 174-store shopping center located in the City Buenos Aires. Abasto Shopping is directly accessible by subway, railway and highway. Abasto Shopping opened in November 1998. The principal building is a landmark building, which during the period 1889 to 1984 operated as the primary fresh produce market for the City of Buenos Aires. The property was converted into a 116,646 square meter shopping center, with approximately 37,731 square meters of gross leaseable area (41,463 square meters including Museo de los Niños). The shopping center includes a food court with 28 stores, a 12-screen multiplex movie theatre seating approximately 3,100 people, covering an area of 8,021 square meters, entertainment facilities and the museum for children, covering an area of 3,732 square meters (excluded from the gross leaseable area). Abasto Shopping is spread out over five levels and has a 1,200-car parking lot. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 1,227.4 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 32,529.4. Principal tenants currently include Hoyts General Cinema, Garbarino, Zara, Frávega and Compumundo. Abasto’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 30.7% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2011 and approximately 18.2% of the annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Patio Bullrich, City of Buenos Aires. Patio Bullrich is an 84-store shopping center located in Recoleta, a popular tourist zone in City of Buenos Aires a short distance from the Caesar Park, Four Seasons and Hyatt hotels. Patio Bullrich has a total constructed area of 29,982 square meters that consists of 11,741 square meters of gross leaseable area. The four-story shopping center includes a 13-store food court, an entertainment area, a four-screen multiplex movie theatre and a parking lot with 215 spaces. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 432.3 million, which represents sales for approximately Ps. 36,822.2 per square meter. Principal tenants currently include Zara, Etiqueta Negra, Rouge International, Cacharel and Rapsodia. Patio Bullrich’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in the shopping center) accounted for approximately 20.6% of its gross leaseable area at June 30, 2011, and approximately 22.7% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.  

Alto Noa, Salta, Province of Salta. Alto Noa is an 92-store shopping center located in the City of Salta, the capital of the Province of Salta. The shopping center consists of approximately 30,876 square meters of total constructed area that consists of 19,001 square meters of gross leaseable area and includes a 14-store food court, an entertainment center, a supermarket, an eight-screen movie theatre and parking facilities for 551 cars. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 381.2 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 20,060.8 per square meters. Principal tenants currently include Supermercado Norte, Cines NOA, Boulevard Casino, Y.P.F., and Frávega. Alto Noa’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) represented approximately 50% of its gross leaseable area as of June 30, 2011 and approximately 27.5% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

 

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Buenos Aires Design, City of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires Design is a 62-store shopping center intended for specialty interior, home decorating and restaurants that opened in 1993. Alto Palermo owns Buenos Aires Design through a 53.68% interest in Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A., which owns the concession to operate the shopping center. Buenos Aires Design is located in Recoleta, one of the most popular tourist zone in Buenos Aires City. Buenos Aires Design has a total constructed area of 26,131.5 square meters that consists of 13,777 square meters of gross leaseable area and 8 restaurants. It is divided into two floors and has a 174-car parking lot. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 188.5 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 13,680.9 per square meter. Principal tenants currently include Morph, Hard Rock Café, Barugel Azulay, Bazar Geo and Las Malvinas. Buenos Aires Design’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 25.2% of its gross leaseable area as of June 30, 2011 and 29.7% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Alto Rosario, Santa Fe, City of Rosario. Alto Rosario is a shopping center of 145 stores, located in City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe. It was inaugurated in November 2004 and has 100,750 square meters of fully covered surface, and 28,646 square meters of gross leaseable area. This center is primarily devoted to clothing and entertainment and includes a food court with 17 stores, a children’s’ entertainment area, a 14-screen cinema complex and parking lot for close to 1,736 vehicles. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 610.9 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 21,326.8 per square meters. Principal tenants are Frávega, Cines Rosario, Sport 78, Red Megatone and Compumundo. Alto Rosario’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 37.1% of Alto Rosario’s gross leaseable area as of June 30, 2011 and 17.9% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Mendoza Plaza Shopping, Mendoza, City of Mendoza. Mendoza Plaza Shopping is a 150-store shopping center located in the City Mendoza in the Province of Mendoza. It consists of 40,659 square meters of gross leaseable area. Mendoza Plaza has a multiplex movie theatre covering an area of approximately 3,659 square meters, the Chilean department store Falabella, a food court with 22 stores, an entertainment center and a supermarket which is also a tenant. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 733.4 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 18,037 per square meters Principal tenants currently include Falabella, Super Plaza Vea, Garbarino, Frávega and Cines MP. Mendoza Plaza’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 44.3% of its gross leaseable area at June 30, 2011, and approximately 34.7% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Córdoba Shopping, Villa Cabrera, City of Córdoba. Córdoba Shopping is a 108-store commercial center located in Villa Cabrera, Province of Córdoba. It covers 15,174 square meters of gross leaseable area (GLA). Córdoba Shopping has a 12-screen movie theatre complex, a food court an entertainment area and a parking lot for 1,500 vehicles. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 244.2 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 16,092.4 per square meter. Principal tenants are Cines CBA, Mc Donald’s, Garbarino, Jazmin Chebar and Rapsodia. Córdoba Shopping’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 42.3% of its gross leaseable area as of June 30, 2011 and approximately 16.4% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date. On July 2011, a new food court was inaugurated.

Dot Baires Shopping, City of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires. Dot Baires Shopping is a shopping center that was opened in May 2009. It has 4 floors and 3 underground levels, a covered surface area of 173,000 square meters, of which 49,527 constitute Gross Leasable Area, 155 retail stores, a hypermarket, a 10-screen multiplex movie theater and parking space for 2,200 vehicles. Alto Palermo is owner of Dot Baires Shopping through an 80% ownership interest in this shopping center. For the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2011, the shopping center’s tenants generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 985.7 million, which represents annualized sales for approximately Ps. 19,901.5 per square meters. The main tenants include Falabella, Wal-Mart, Zara, Garbarino and Frávega. Dot Baires Shopping’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 46.5% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2011 and approximately 29.2% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Soleil Factory, San Isidro, Province of Buenos Aires. On December 28, 2007, APSA and INCSA signed a letter of intent to acquire, build and manage a shopping center in a plot of land owned by INCSA, located in the City of San Miguel de Tucumán, Province of Tucumán. This transaction was contingent upon the acquisition of the Soleil Factory shopping center. Upon completion of the acquisition of the Soleil Factory on July 1, 2010, as described below, APSA was obligated to commence the construction works on the site on May 2, 2011. However, INCSA shall comply with certain obligations prior to the commencement of said works, such as (i) delivery of the title deed of the plot of land and (ii) transfer of rights and permits on the architectural project to APSA. As of the date of this annual report, these obligations have not been fulfilled and the construction works have not commenced.

 

On July 1, 2010, APSA and INCSA entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Soleil Factory shopping center and other fixed assets were transferred to APSA. The transaction excluded any receivable or payable arising out of INCSA’s business prior to the transaction and also excluded a building, which currently is being operated as a hypermarket within the same premises. INCSA transferred the deed of title to APSA on August 3, 2011. The transaction was authorized by the Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia, the National Commission of Competition in Argentina, on April 12, 2011.

Soleil Factory is a one-story shopping center, with a surface area of 48,313 square meters, 14,091 square meters of which are gross leaseable area, in respect of which APSA is also authorized to build more than 9,697 square meters. It comprises 74 stores and 2,335 parking spaces. Soleil Factory opened in Argentina more than 25 years ago and we are turning it into a top-brand outlet. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the public visiting the shopping center generated nominal retail sales totaling approximately Ps. 204.1 million, representing average sales for the period of approximately Ps. 14,483.2 per square meters. The main tenants include Cinemark, Cheeky, Stock Center, Dexter Outlet and Mc Donald’s. Soleil Factory’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 41.9% of its gross leaseable area as of June 30, 2011 and approximately 32.0% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

Control Systems 

APSA has a computer systems to monitor tenants’ sales in all of our shopping centers (except Nuevo Puerto de Santa Fé) . We also conduct regular manual audits of our tenants accounting sales records in all of our shopping centers. Almost every store in those shopping centers has a point of sale that is linked to a main computer server in the administrative office of such shopping center. We use the information generated from the computer monitoring system for statistics regarding total sales, average sales, peak sale hours, etc., for marketing purposes and as a reference for the processes of internal audit. The lease contracts for tenants in Alto Avellaneda, Alto Palermo, Paseo Alcorta, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design (only with in respect to agreements signed after its acquisition), Abasto, Alto Rosario Shopping, Alto NOA, Dot Baires, Córdoba Shopping, Soleil and Mendoza Plaza Shopping contain a clause requiring tenants to be linked to the computer monitoring system, there being certain exceptions to this requirement.

 

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Related Business

Consumer financing segment

APSA operates a consumer financing business through its wholly-owned subsidiary Metroshop and its affiliate Tarshop. On December 29, 2009, APSA entered into an agreement to sell shares representing 80% of Tarshop’s stock to Banco Hipotecario for US$26.8 million, which sale was approved by the Central Bank on August 30, 2010. As a result, on September 13, 2010, APSA transferred 107,037,152 common shares of Tarshop to Banco Hipotecario, maintaining only 20% of Tarshop’s capital stock. Due to this sale, the Consumer financing segment will have a less significant impact on APSA’s results of operations going forward. As part of the sale, APSA agreed to not compete for 5 years in the credit card and/or consumer business in which Tarshop has a presence. APSA acquired 50% of the capital stock of Metroshop from Tarshop on May 21, 2010, and the remaining 50% from Metronec S.A. on January 13, 2011. Metroshop has agreed to sell to Tarshop S.A. its credit card portfolio comprised by delinquent accounts of less than 60 days, among other assets. As of the date of this annual report, APSA is analyzing various possibilities in order to define the future operations of Metroshop. On July 20, 2011, the general extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of Metroshop S.A. unanimously approved the change of its corporate name to APSAMEDIA S.A. and the amendment of its corporate purpose to capitalize on market opportunities.

Development and Sale of Properties

The acquisition and development of residential apartment complexes and residential communities for sale is one of our core activities. Our development of residential apartment complexes consists of the new construction of high-rise towers or the conversion and renovation of existing structures such as factories and warehouses. In connection with our development of residential communities, we frequently acquire vacant land, develop infrastructure such as roads, utilities and common areas, and sell plots of land for construction of single-family homes. We may also develop or sell portions of land for others to develop complementary facilities such as shopping areas within residential developments.

During fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, revenues from our Development and sale of properties segment were Ps. 341.1 million, compared to Ps. 225.6 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Construction and renovation works on our residential development properties are currently performed, under our supervision, by independent Argentine construction companies that are selected through a bidding process. We enter into turnkey contracts with the selected company for the construction of residential development properties pursuant to which the selected company agrees to build and deliver the development for a fixed price and at a fixed date. We are generally not responsible for any additional costs based upon the turnkey contract. All other aspects of the construction, including architectural design, are performed by third parties.

Another modality for the development of residential undertakings is the exchange of land for constructed square meters. In this way, we deliver undeveloped pieces of land and another firm is in charge of building the project. In this case, we receive finished square meters for commercialization, without taking part in the construction works.

The following table shows certain information and gives an overview regarding our sales and development properties as of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 

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Sales and Development Properties

Developments

Date of
Acquisition

Estimated /
Real Cost
(in thousands
of Ps.)
(1)

Area intended for Sale
(square meters)
(2)

Total Units /
Lots (3)

IRSA’s
Effective
Interest

Percentage
Built

Percentage
Sold
(4)

Accumulated
Sales
(in thousands
of Ps.)
(5)

Accumulated Sales for the nine-month period as
of June 30 of Fiscal Years
(in thousands of Ps.)
(6)

Book Value
(in thousands
of Ps.)
(7)

2011

2010

2009

Residential Apartments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Torres Renoir(15)

09/09/99

22,861

5,383

28

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

53,940

-

142

53,798

-

Caballito Nuevo (16)

11/03/97

-

6,833

118

100.00%

100.00%

81.18%

39,170

39,170

-

-

5,473

Torres de Rosario (8) (15)

04/30/99

-

4,692

80

95.59%

100.00%

3.08%

1,530

1,530

-

-

13,708

Libertador 1703 /1755 (Horizons) (14) (17)

01/16/07

399,355

44,648

467

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

92,362

92,362

-

-

209,458

Other Residential Apartments (9)

N/A

231,677

158,747

1,660

 

 

 

310,128

1,599

117

3,483

84,069

Subtotal Residential Apartments

 

653,893

220,303

2,353

 

 

 

497,130

134,661

259

57,281

312,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential Communities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abril/Baldovinos (10)

01/03/95

130,955

1,408,905

1273

100.00%

100.00%

99.50%

238,669

1,607

5,067

9,904

1,085

El Encuentro (18)

11/18/97

-

125,889

110

100.00%

100.00%

64.24%

24,147

20,665

3,482

-

5,918

Villa Celina I, II y III

05/26/92

4,742

75,970

219

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

14,028

-

-

76

-

Subtotal Residential Communities

 

135,697

1,610,764

1,602

 

 

 

276,844

22,272

8,549

9,980

7,003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land Reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Puerto Retiro

05/18/97

 

82,051

-

50.00%

0.00%

0.00%

-

-

-

-

54,370

Santa María del Plata

07/10/97

 

715,951

-

100.00%

0.00%

10.00%

-

-

-

-

158,742

Pereiraola

12/16/96

 

1,299,630

-

100.00%

0.00%

100.00%

46,311

-

46,311

-

-

Terreno Rosario (8) (19)

04/30/99

 

31,000

-

95.59%

0.00%

100.00%

34,003

22,931

-

7,644

25,511

Terreno Caballito

11/03/97

 

7,451

-

100.00%

0.00%

100.00%

52,658

52,658

-

-

-

Neuquen (8)

07/06/99

 

4,332

1

95.59%

0.00%

100.00%

9,102

9,102

-

-

-

Terreno Baicom

12/23/09

 

6,905

-

50.00%

0.00%

0.00%

-

-

-

-

4,459

Canteras Natal Crespo

07/27/05

 

4,300,000

-

50.00%

0.00%

0.00%

336

63

21

29

5,779

Terreno Beruti (8)

06/24/08

 

3,207

-

95.59%

0.00%

100.00%

75,373

75,373

-

-

-

Pilar

05/29/97

 

740,237

-

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

-

-

-

-

3,408

Coto Air Space (8)

09/24/97

 

24,000

-

95.59%

0.00%

0.00%

-

-

-

-

16,110

Torres Jardín IV

07/18/96

 

3,176

-

100.00%

0.00%

100.00%

11,480

11,480

-

-

-

Terreno Caballito (8)

10/22/98

 

23,389

-

95.59%

0.00%

0.00%

-

-

-

-

45,814

Patio Olmos (8)

09/25/07

 

5,147

-

95.59%

100.00%

0.00%

-

-

-

-

33,475

Other Land Reserves (11)

N/A

 

13,603,466

1

 

 

 

4,182

1,969

1,172

1,041

72,334

Subtotal Land Reserves

 

 

20,849,942

2

 

 

 

233,445

173,576

47,504

8,714

420,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madero 1020

12/21/95

 

5,069

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

18,848

-

71

1,830

-

Della Paolera 265

08/27/07

 

472

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

6,850

-

-

6,850

-

Madero 942

08/31/94

 

768

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

6,137

-

-

6,137

-

Dock del Plata

11/15/06

 

7,942

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

84,206

-

42,136

42,070

-

Libertador 498

12/20/95

 

7,439

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

93,462

10,504

46,608

36,350

-

Edificios Costeros

03/20/97

 

6,389

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

68,580

-

68,580

-

-

Libertador 602

01/05/96

 

677

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

10,948

-

10,948

-

-

Laminar

03/25/99

 

6,521

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

74,510

-

-

74,510

-

Reconquista 823

11/12/93

 

5,016

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

31,535

-

-

31,535

-

Locales Crucero I

 

 

192

N/A

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

2,006

-

-

2,006

-

Others (12)

N/A

 

-

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

25,342

59

912

63

-

Subtotal Other

 

 

40,485

 

 

 

 

398,110

10,563

169,255

201,351

-

Total (13)

 

789,590

22,721,494

3,957

 

 

 

1,405,524

341,072

225,567

277,326

739,713

 

 

 

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Notes:

1.        Cost of acquisition plus total investment made and/or planned for apartments and residential communities’ projects already developed or under development (adjusted for inflation as of 02/28/03, if applicable).-

2.        Total area intended for sale upon completion of the development or acquisition and before the sale of any of the units (including parking and storage spaces but excluding common areas). In the case of Land Reserves the land area was considered.

3.        Represents the total units or plots upon completion of the development or acquisition (excluding parking and storage spaces).

4.        The percentage sold is calculated dividing the square meters sold by the total saleable square meters, which includes sales made under the preliminary sales agreements for which no title deed has been executed yet.

5.        Includes only the cumulative sales consolidated by the RT21 method adjusted for inflation as of 02/28/03.

6.        Corresponds to the company’s total sales consolidated by the RT4 method adjusted for inflation as of 02/28/03. Excludes turnover tax deduction.

7.        Cost of acquisition plus improvements, plus capitalized interest of consolidated properties in portfolio as of June 30, 2011, adjusted for inflation as of 02/28/03.

8.        Through Alto Palermo S.A.

9.        Includes the following properties: Torres de Abasto through APSA (fully sold), units to be received by Beruti through APSA, Torres Jardín, Edificios Cruceros (fully sold), San Martin de Tours, Rivadavia 2768, Alto Palermo Park (fully sold), Minetti D (fully sold), Dorrego 1916 (fully sold), Padilla 902 (fully sold), Caballito barter receivable and Lotes Pereiraola through IRSA.

10.     Includes the sales of Abril’s shares.

11.     Includes the following land reserves: Terreno Pontevedra, Isla Sirgadero, Terreno San Luis, Mariano Acosta, Merlo and Intercontinental Plaza II through IRSA, Zetol and Vista al Muelle through Liveck and C.Gardel 3134 (fully sold), C.Gardel 3128 (fully sold), Aguero 596 (fully sold), República Arabe Siria (fully sold), Terreno Mendoza (fully sold), Zelaya 3102, Conil, Soleil air space and Other APSA (Through APSA).

12.     Includes the following properties: Puerto Madero Dock XIII (fully sold). It also includes income from termination and income due to the reimbursement of common maintenance expenses, stamp tax and associated fees.

13.     Corresponds to the “Sales and Developments” business unit mentioned in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

14.     Owned by CYRSA S.A.

15.     Corresponds to swap receivables disclosed as “Inventories” in the Consolidated Financial Statements for parcels “G” and “H”. The degree of physical progress of parcel “G” at June 30, 2011 is 100% and of parcel “H” is 84%.

16.     78% of the area was sold under deed. The book value includes net realizable value for Ps. 373.3 thousand representing 1% of the total square meters.

17.     Gains derived from 99.4% of sales have been recognized as Net Realizable Value.

18.     54% of the area was sold under deed. The book value includes net realizable value for Ps. 1,051.0 thousand representing 3% of the total square meters.

19.     The book value includes net realizable value for Ps. 14,964.4 thousand following offer letters representing 41% of the total square meters.

 

 

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Residential Apartments and Lofts

In the apartment building market, IRSA acquires undeveloped properties strategically located in densely populated areas of the City of Buenos Aires, particularly properties located next to shopping centers and hypermarkets or those to be constructed. We then develop multi-building high-rise complexes targeting the middle-income market. These are equipped with modern comforts and services, such as open “green areas,” swimming pools, sports and recreation facilities and 24-hour security. In the loft buildings market, our strategy is to acquire old buildings no longer in use located in areas with a significant middle and upper-income population. The properties are then renovated into unfinished lofts allowing buyers the opportunity to design and decorate them according to their preferences.

Completed Apartment Projects

 

Torres Jardín, City of Buenos Aires. Torres Jardín is a high-rise residential complex located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Crespo, approximately five minutes from Abasto Shopping. Torres Jardín I, II and III have been completed and consist of 490 one, two and three-bedroom residential apartments. The complex also includes 295 spaces of underground parking. As of June 30, 2011, 2 parking spaces and 4 spaces for motorcycle parking were pending sale.

Edificios Cruceros, City of Buenos Aires. “Edificios Cruceros” is a project located in the Puerto Madero area. This dwelling building covers 6,400 square meters of surface area, and it is close to the “Edificios Costeros” office building. This project targets the high-income segment of the population and all its common areas have views to the river. This development was partially financed through the anticipated sale of its apartments. Works have been completed and at June 30, 2011 are fully sold.

Barrio Chico, City of Buenos Aires. This is a unique Project located in Barrio Parque, an exclusive residential zone in the City of Buenos Aires. During May 2006 the successful marketing of this project was launched. The image of the product was previously developed with the name of “Barrio Chico” with advertisements in the most important media. As of June 30 2011, the project is finished and only 5 parking spaces remain to be sold.

Palacio Alcorta, City of Buenos Aires  Palacio Alcorta is a 191-loft units residential property that we converted from a former Chrysler factory in the residential neighborhood of Palermo Chico, one of the most exclusive areas of Buenos Aires City, located just a ten-minute drive from downtown Buenos Aires. The loft units range from 60 to 271 square meters. This development project targets the upper-income market. Palacio Alcorta has 165 parking spaces and also seven retail units that belong to us. All of the loft units in the complex have been sold.

Concepción Arenal 3000, City of Buenos Aires. Concepción Arenal 3000 is a 70-loft residential property located in the north-central area of the City of Buenos Aires. Each loft unit has a salable area of 86 square meters and a parking space. Lofts in this building are targeted towards the middle-income market. As of June 30, 2011, the project had been completed and fully sold.

Alto Palermo Park and Plaza, City of Buenos Aires. Alto Palermo Park is one of two 34-story apartment buildings located two blocks from Alto Palermo Shopping in the exclusive neighborhood of Palermo. Apartments in this building are targeted primarily towards the upper-income market. Alto Palermo Park is located next to its twin building, Alto Palermo Plaza. Both buildings are comprised of three- and four-bedroom apartments with an average area of 158 square meters in the case of Alto Palermo Park and of 294.5 square meters, in the case of Alto Palermo Plaza. Each unit includes an average of 18 and 29 square meters parking/storage space, respectively. These buildings were included with the assets that IRSA acquired in November 1997 from Pérez Companc. As of the date of this report, 100% of both towers was sold.

Villa Celina, Province Buenos Aires. Villa Celina is a 400-plot residential community for the construction of single-family homes located in the residential neighborhood of Villa Celina on the southeastern edge of the City of Buenos Aires. We have been developing this property in several stages since 1994. The first three stages involved 219 lots, each measuring on average 347 square meters and the last two stages involve 181 lots. As of June 30, 2011, 100% of the project had been sold.

Torres Renoir, Dique III. During fiscal year 2006 we closed swap agreements that allowed us to start the construction of these two exclusive residential buildings of 37 and 40 stories. Located in Dique III in Puerto Madero, City of Buenos Aires, this project was directed to a medium-high income public. The project includes amenities and high-class services. As of June 30, 2011, the works were completed and the units were fully sold.

Apartment Projects Currently Under Development

 

Torre Caballito, City of Buenos Aires. This property, with a surface of 8,404 square meters, is situated in the northern area of Caballito’s residential neighborhood in the City of Buenos Aires. On May 4, 2006, IRSA and KOAD S.A. (“KOAD”), an Argentine developer, entered into an asset exchange agreement valued at US$7.5 million pursuant to which sold to Koad plot number 36 of “Terrenos de Caballito” whereby KOAD S.A. has agreed to develop a residential complex called “Caballito Nuevo”, at its costs, consisting of two 34-story towers containing 220 apartments each, consisting of one, two and three bedroom residential units with surface areas ranging from 40 to 85 square meters, totaling approximately 28,000 saleable square meters. The project offers a wide variety of amenities and services. As a result of this transaction, Koad delivered to IRSA 118 apartments and 61 parking lots in the first tower, representing 25% of the total square meters for sale. As of June 30, 2011, 82% of the apartments and 86% of the parking lots were sold and 21 apartments and 14 parking spaces are still on sale.

Vicente López, Olivos, Province of Buenos Aires “Horizons Project” In January, 2007, IRSA acquired the total shares of Rummaala S.A., the main asset of which is a plot of land located in Vicente Lopez, Province of Buenos Aires. The purchase price was US$21.17 million, payable as follows: (i) US$4.25 million in cash and (ii) through the delivery of certain units of the building to be constructed in the land owned by Rummaala in the amount of US$16.92 million, within a 4-year term as from the later of the approval date of the plans by the competent authorities or the date on which the property is vacated. As security for compliance with the construction of the future building and transfer of the future units, the shares acquired were pledged.

Simultaneously with the former transaction, Rummaala acquired a plot of land adjacent to its own property for a total purchase price of US$15.0 million, payable as follows: (i) US$0.5 million in cash; (ii) through the delivery of certain units of buildings Cruceros I and II in the amount of US$1.25 million and (iii) through the delivery of certain units of the building to be constructed in the land acquired for a total purchase price of US$13.25 million, within a 40-month term as from the later of the approval date of the plans by the competent authorities or the date on which the property is vacated. As security for compliance with the construction of the future building and transfer of the future units, the property located at Suipacha 652 was mortgaged.

In April 2007, IRSA created CYRSA S.A. in order to have a corporate vehicle to facilitate the development of a specific project together with one or more investors having in-depth knowledge and vast experience in the industry. To that end, IRSA contributed 100% of the capital stock in Rummaala S.A. and the debt in kind associated to the acquisition of the land to CYRSA for a net amount of $ 21.5 million, whereas CYRELA contributed $ 21.5 million (an amount equivalent to the value of the shares that we contributed).

 

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IRSA entered into an agreement with Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. Empreendimentos e Partiçipacơes for the development of residential projects in the Republic of Argentina through CYRSA S.A., which will operate under the name of IRSA - CYRELA.

CYRSA is presently developing this plot of land. The showroom was opened to the public in March 2008 and it was an immediate success. As of June 30, 2011 100% of the units were sold, the degree of progress was about 96.0%.

PAMSA-Dot Baires Offices. Panamerican Mall S.A., a subsidiary of APSA, developed an office building with a gross leasable area of 9,700 square meters adjacent to the shopping center opened in May 2009, Dot Baires. As of June 30, 2011, this building was in operating conditions and fully leased.

Residential Communities

In the residential communities market, IRSA acquires undeveloped properties located in suburban areas or neighborhoods near the large cities to develop private neighborhoods and country clubs in which to sell vacant lots for the construction of single family homes. In these properties IRSA builds streets and roads and arrange for the provision of basic municipal services and amenities such as open spaces, sports facilities and security. IRSA seeks to capitalize on improvements in transportation and communication around the City of Buenos Aires, the growing suburbanization of the region and the shift of the population moving to countryside-type residential communities.

An important factor in the trend towards living in suburban areas has been the improvements and additions to the Autopista Panamericana, Avenida General Paz and Acceso Oeste highways, which significantly reduce traveling time, encouraging a significant number of families to move to the new residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, improvements in public train, subway and bus transportation since their privatization have also influenced the trend to adopt this lifestyle.

As of June 30, 2011, IRSA’s residential communities for the construction of single-family homes for sale in Argentina had a total of 7,422 square meters of saleable area in Abril, and 45,705 square meters of saleable area in “El Encuentro” (Benavidez). Both residential communities are located in the province of Buenos Aires.

Abril, Hudson, Greater Buenos Aires. Abril is a 312-hectare private residential community located near Hudson City, approximately 34 kilometers south of the City of Buenos Aires. IRSA has developed this property into a private residential community for the construction of single family homes targeting the upper-middle income market. The project includes 20 neighborhoods subdivided into 1,273 lots of approximately 1,107 square meters each. Abril also includes an 18 hole golf course, 130 hectares of woodlands, a 4,000-square meter mansion and entertainment facilities. A bilingual school, horse stables and sports centers and the construction of the shopping center were concluded in 1999. The neighborhoods have been completed, and as of June 30, 2011, 99.5% of the property had been sold for an aggregate of Ps. 238.7 million, with 7,422 square meters available for sale.

El Encuentro, Benavidez, Tigre. In the district of Benavidez, Municipality of Tigre, 35 kilometers north from downtown Buenos Aires, a 110-hectare gated residential complex known as “El Encuentro” is located, consisting of a total of 527 lots with a total saleable area of 610,785.15 square meters with two privileged front accesses: the main one to Vía Bancalari and the service one to Highway No. 9, allowing an easy way to and from the city. On May 21, 2004 an exchange deed was signed for the original lot whereby DEESA agreed to pay US$ 4.0 million to IRSA’s subsidiary Inversora Bolívar, of which US$ 1.0 million were paid in cash and the balance of US$3.0 million was paid on December 22, 2009, with the transfer of 110 residential plots already chosen, totaling a saleable area of 127,795 square meters. The development of the project is completed and equipped with power supply, water, sewage, effluent treatment plant, public lighting, finished driveways and accesses, buildings, sports facilities, etc.

As of June 30, 2011, after having started its commercialization in March 2010, 64 units have been sold and there are portfolio reserves for 8 additional units for an amount of US$ 0.89 million, and 38 units are available for sale.

Land Reserves

Through IRSA, we have acquired large undeveloped properties as land reserves located in strategic areas for the future development of office and apartment buildings, shopping centers and single family housing. We have acquired what we believe to be two of the largest and most important undeveloped river front plots in Buenos Aires, Puerto Retiro and Santa María del Plata, for the future development of residential and office spaces. In addition, we have benefited from the improvement of land values during periods of economic growth. As of June 30, 2011, our land reserves totaled 25 properties consisting of approximately 2,160 hectares (including the lot in Caballito, and the air space over Coto C.I.C.S.A. - “Coto”- where we hold interests through our subsidiary Alto Palermo).

Land Reserves in the City of Buenos Aires

Solares de Santa Maria, City of Buenos Aires, (formerly Santa María del Plata). Solares de Santa María is a 70-hectare property facing the Río de la Plata in the south of Puerto Madero, 10 minutes from downtown Buenos Aires. Through IRSA’s subsidiary Solares de Santa María S.A. (“Solares de Santa María”) IRSA is owner of this property. IRSA intends to develop this property for mixed purposes, i.e. our development project involves residential complexes as well as offices, stores, hotels, sports and sailing clubs, services areas with schools, supermarkets and parking lots.

As part of the project, IRSA has sold 10% of Solares de Santa María capital stock for US$10.6 million to Mr. Israel Sutton Dabbah, who is part of the Sutton Group. An initial payment of US$1.5 million was made and the balance of US$9.1 million capitalized in September, 2010.

In early September 2010, IRSA acquired through E-Commerce Latina 100% of the stock capital of Unicity S.A. for the sum of US$ 2.5 million. Unicity capitalized its US$ 9.1 million debt with the company and we received in exchange 36,036,000 shares representing 88.61% of Unicity, being held by E-Commerce the remaining 11.39%. Following this transaction, we own 100% of capital stock of Solares de Santa María.

In 1997 IRSA acquired the site which the National Executive Branch had assigned to be the Olympic village of the Olympic Games in case Buenos Aires was chosen as host city to hold the Olympic Games. A rule passed by the Legislative Branch of the City of Buenos Aires in 1992, provided general urban standards to the site, and stated that the “Site urban design” was to be submitted for approval of the Environmental Urban Plan Council (Consejo de Planificación Urbana - “COPUA”). As from the acquisition of this property, IRSA has been seeking the municipal approvals necessary for the development of a mixed project in the area.

In the year 2000, IRSA filed a master plan for the Santa María del Plata site, which was assessed by COPUA and submitted to the Town Treasurer’s Office for its consideration. In 2002, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires issued a notice of public hearing and in July 2006, the COPUA made some recommendations about the project, and in response to the recommendations made by COPUA to the project on December 13, 2006, IRSA filed an amendment to the project to adjust it to the recommendations made by COPUA, making material amendments to our development plan for the Area, which amendments included the donation of 50% of the site to the City of Buenos Aires for public use and convenience and a perimetrical pedestrian lane along the entire site on the river bank.

 

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In March 2007, a committee of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, composed of representatives from the Legislative and Executive Branches issued a report stating that such Committee had no objections to our development plan and requested that the General Treasury render a decision concerning the scope of the development plan submitted for the project.

In November 2007, 15 years after the Legislative Branch of the City of Buenos Aires granted the general zoning standards for the site, the Government Chief of the City of Buenos Aires executed Executive Branch Decree No. 1584/07, which passed the specific ruling, set forth certain rules for the urban development of the project, including types of permitted constructions and the obligation to assign certain spaces for public use and convenience.

Notwithstanding the approval of Executive Branch Decree No. 1584/07 in 2007, several municipal approvals are still pending and in December 2007, a municipal court rendered a decision restricting the implementation of IRSA’s proposed development plan, due to objections made by a legislator of the City of Buenos Aires, alleging the suspension of Executive Branch Decree No. 1584/07, and each construction project and/or the municipal permits granted for business purposes. Notwithstanding the legality and validity of the Executive Branch Decree No. 1584/07, IRSA entered into an agreement 5/10 that was executed with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, which has been sent with a legislative bill to the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires under number 976-J-2010, for approval. Once approved, these regulations will have the hierarchy of a law.

Puerto Retiro. Puerto Retiro is an 8.2 hectare undeveloped riverside property bounded by the Catalinas and Puerto Madero office zones to the west, the Retiro railway station to the north and the Río de la Plata to the south and east. One of the only two significant privately owned waterfront properties in the City of Buenos Aires, Puerto Retiro may currently be utilized only for port activities, so IRSA has initiated negotiations with municipal authorities in order to rezone the area. IRSA’s plan is to develop a 360,000 square meters financial center. The launching date has not been settled and consequently, the estimated cost and financing method are not decided. We own a 50% indirect interest in Puerto Retiro through IRSA’s subsidiary Inversora Bolívar.

Caballito lot, Ferro Project. This is a property of approximately 23,791 square meters in the City of Buenos Aires, neighborhood of Caballito, one of the most densely populated of the city, which Alto Palermo purchased in November 1997. The zoning for the property allows the development of a 30,000 square meters shopping center, a hypermarket, a cinema complex, and several recreation and entertainment activity areas. IRSA is currently working to define the commercial project. At present, the legislature of the City of Buenos Aires has received a legislative bill to approve the zoning parameters corresponding to this property which already has the consent of the Executive Branch.

Beruti plot. During June 2008, APSA acquired a plot of land situated at Berutti 3351/3359, between Bulnes and Avenida Coronel Díaz in Palermo, a neighborhood in the City of Buenos Aires near to our Shopping Center known as “Alto Palermo Shopping”. The property has a surface area of 3,207 square meters for a price of US$ 17.8 million. This has been a significant acquisition because of the strategic location of the property, in the immediate vicinity of our main shopping center.

In October 2010, the lot was sold to TGLT for US$ 18.8 million. APSA received US$ 10.7 million in cash upon the execution of the preliminary purchase and sale agreement. As consideration for the balance, APSA will receive 17.33% of the apartments’ saleable area, 15.82% of the residential parking spaces and 170 business parking spaces located in the first and second underground levels . As collateral for the transaction, TGLT delivered to APSA a performance bond for US$ 4.0 million and a first-degree mortgage in favor of APSA for US$ 8.1 million, over the lot. Delivery is expected to take place in November 2013.

Terreno Paraná. On June 30, 2009, Alto Palermo executed a “Letter of Intent” whereby it stated its intention to acquire a plot of land of approximately 10,022 square meters in the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, to be allocated to the construction, development and exploitation of a shopping center or mall. The purchase price was US$ 0.5 million, of which at the beginning of July 2010, the sum of US$ 0.05 million was paid as advance payment, in August 2010 US$ 0.1 million was paid, and the remaining US$ 0.35 million will be paid upon the execution of the title deed.

Caballito plot. During this fiscal year, IRSA and TGLT executed a barter deed pursuant to which we transferred to TGLT under a swap agreement the property detailed in the deed as described below, which has a total surface area of 9,784 square meters: plot of land, designated as Parcel ONE L, in block 35, facing Méndez de Andes street between Rojas and Colpayo streets in the Caballito neighborhood.

 

In turn, TGLT agreed to carry out in the property a real estate development for residential use. In exchange for the transfer of the property, APSA will receive non-cash considerations equivalent to US$ 12.75 million, which consist in transferring under barter to APSA certain home units in the buildings to be built which will represent 23.1% of the saleable area and 21.1% of the parking spaces. As security for the transaction, TGLT has granted to IRSA a first-degree mortgage over the property in the amount of US$ 12.75 million.

Coto Residential Project. Alto Palermo owns approximately 24,000 square meters in air space over the top of the Coto hypermarket that is close to the Abasto Shopping Center in the heart of the City of Buenos Aires. Alto Palermo and Coto Centro Integral de Comercialización S.A. (“Coto”) executed and delivered a deed dated September 24, 1997 whereby APSA acquired the rights to receive parking units and the rights to build on top of the premises located in the block formed by the streets Agüero, Lavalle, Guardia Vieja and Gallo, in the Abasto neighborhood. On July 25, 2008, an exchange agreement was executed, pursuant to which APSA would transfer to Cyrsa S.A. (“Cyrsa”) 112 parking units and the rights to erect on top of the hypermarket two building towers if certain conditions are met. In exchange, Cyrsa would deliver to APSA an undefined number of units in the building to be erected equivalent to 25% of the square meters. On September 17, 2010, the exchange agreement was terminated.  

Terreno Baicom. On December 23, 2009, IRSA acquired 50% of a parcel located in the surroundings of the Buenos Aires Port, for a purchase price of Ps. 4.5 million. The property’s total surface area is 6,905 square meters and there is a construction permit associated for 34,500 square meters in accordance with the City of Buenos Aires urban construction rules and regulations.

Land Reserves in the Province of Buenos Aires

Sale of Pereiraola, Hudson. Pereiraola S.A., is IRSA’s subsidiary that owns 130-hectare undeveloped property adjacent to Abril, a private residential community developed by IRSA.

On April 21, 2010, IRSA entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a third party by means of which IRSA agreed to sell 100% of Pereiraola S.A.’s capital stock. The purchase price of the transaction was set at US$11.8 million plus VAT, which represented a gain of Ps.21.7 million over book value.

On June 25, 2010, IRSA accepted a purchase bid for US$11.8 million, to be paid partly in cash and partly in kind. For the cash-based payment, the buyer has paid to IRSA US$1.9 million. The US$7.8 million balance will be paid in four semi-annual, equal and consecutive installments of US$1.9 million each. On September 30, 2010, we received U$S1.05 million as an advance on the first installment. As to the non-monetary part of the purchase price, the buyer will transfer ownership to IRSA over certain lots within the 36 months following the date its bid was accepted.

To secure payment of the price, the buyer pledged in IRSA’s favor its Pereiraola’s shares and granted a first-degree mortgage in IRSA’s favor over the property.

 

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Pilar. Pilar is a 74-hectare undeveloped land reserve property located close to the city of Pilar, 55 kilometers northwest of downtown Buenos Aires. The property is easily accessible due to its proximity to the Autopista del Norte highway. Pilar has become one of Argentina’s fastest developing areas. IRSA is considering several alternatives for this property including the development of a residential community or the sale of this property in its current state and, therefore, we do not have a cost estimate or financing plan. The plot’s book value is estimated to be Ps.3.4 million as of June 30, 2010.

Land Reserves in Other Provinces

Torres Rosario Project, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe. APSA owns a block of land of approximately 50,000 square meters divided into 8 smaller plots in the City of Rosario, near the Alto Rosario Shopping Center.

On October 11, 2007, APSA entered into an exchange agreement with Condominios de Alto S.A., by means of which lot 2-G was transferred by APSA to Condominios de Alto S.A. As consideration for the exchange of the property, Condominios de Alto S.A. agreed to transfer to APSA 15 apartments, with an aggregate surface of 1,504 square meters (including 15 parking spots). These units are currently for sale.

Additionally, on November 27, 2008, APSA entered into an exchange agreement with Condominios de Alto S.A., by means of which lot 2-H was transferred by APSA to Condominios de Alto S.A. As consideration, Condominios de Alto S.A. paid APSA US$34 million and agreed to transfer to APSA 42 apartments, with an aggregate surface of 3,188 square meters (including 47 parking spaces).

As of June 30, 2011, the remaining lots were sold as follows: (i) on April 14, 2010, APSA sold lot 2-A for US$4.2 million, (ii) on May 3, 2010, APSA sold lot 2-E for US$1.4 million, (iii) on October 11, 2010, APSA sold lot 2-F for US$1.9 million, (iv) on December 3, 2010, APSA sold lot 2-D for US$1.5 million and (v) on December 3, 2010, APSA sold lot 2-C for US$1.5 million.

Condominios del Alto I- (parcel 2-G)

The project is composed of two opposite blocks of buildings, commercially divided into eight sub-blocks. Apartments (97 units) are distributed in six stories with 98 underground parking spaces. Condominios del Alto I’s amenities include a swimming pool with solarium, a multiple use room, sauna, a gym with dressroom and a laundry. Given its excellent location and construction quality, this development is targeted to a medium-high income segment.

As of June 30, 2011, the construction of fifteen apartments had been completed and two apartments with parking spaces had been sold, while 13 apartments and 13 parking spaces were available for sale.

Condominios del Alto II – (parcel 2-H)

The project will be composed of two opposite blocks of buildings, commercially divided into 10 sub-blocks. The project will include a total of 189 apartments distributed in six stories and 195 parking spaces located in two basements. The amenities will include a swimming pool with solarium, a multiple use room, sauna, a gym with dressroom and a laundry. Completion of the work is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2012.

As of June 30, 2011 45 parking spaces and 5 storage spaces were available for sale.

Neuquén Project, Province of Neuquén. The main asset of the Neuquen project is a plot of land of approximately 50,000 square meters. The project contemplates the construction of a shopping center, a hypermarket, a hotel and an apartment building.

On December 13, 2006 Shopping Neuquén signed an agreement with the Municipality of Neuquén and the Province of Neuquen, which establishes a timetable for land development and an authorization to Shopping Neuquén to sell plots of lands (different than those in which the shopping will be built). On April 8, 2010 the municipality approved the project and construction plans of the mall and the hypermarket, which construction began on July 5, 2010.

The first stage of the works is projected to be finished within the 22 month period following the date of commencement of the construction works. In the event of a breach in the conditions by APSA, the Municipality of Neuquén is entitled to terminate the agreement and repossess the property.

Ex Escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos, Córdoba, Province of Córdoba.  In November 2006, IRSA participated in a public bidding process called by Corporación Inmobiliaria Córdoba S.A. for the sale of the building known as Ex-Escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos, located in the City of Córdoba. The building has a surface of 5,147 square meters. Inside the building there is a portion of the Patio Olmos shopping center, which operates in four commercial plants and has two underground parking lots. This shopping center also includes two adjacent buildings with cinemas and a commercial annex connected to the property subject to the bid and connected by certain easement contracts. The building is under a concession contract granted by us effective for a 40-year term, expiring in February 2032. On September 25, 2007, the Government of the Province of Córdoba executed and delivered the title deed of the property where the Patio Olmos Shopping Center is currently operating in IRSA’s favor.  

Canteras Natal Crespo, Province of Córdoba. The first guidelines for the development of this project are in process on the basis of the Master Plan of the Chilean architect firm called URBE. Also, preliminary presentations have been submitted to the Municipality of La Calera and to the Provincial Government.

This project is characterized by an attractive and varied residential offer of land, dwelling areas of low and medium density, and commercial and social areas. Each one of the quarters will have a full service infra-structure and will be distinguished by the particularities of the land in the outstanding natural environment of the Sierras Chicas of the Province of Córdoba.

Canteras Natal Crespo S.A. is a company located in the Province of Córdoba that will have as main activity the urbanization of own or third parties plots of land, the so-called countries, and lots for sale or rent, production of quarries, real estate business and construction of houses.

Purchase of Nobleza Piccardo’s Plant

IRSA has acquired, through a subsidiary in which IRSA has a 50% interest, the property where Nobleza Piccardo has its manufacturing plant. It is located in the City of San Martin (Av. San Martín 601), in the Province of Buenos Aires; and due to its size and location it is an excellent site for the future development of different segments. The total area of its plot is 160,000 square meters with a built area of 81.786 square meters. According to the executed agreement, Nobleza Piccardo will lease 100% of the plot during the first year, releasing it partially until the 3rd lease year, at which moment it will release the whole plot.

During the first lease year, the rental area is 80,026 square meters including storehouses and offices and during the second year of lease, the leased area will be reduced to 27,614 square meters.

 

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IRSA is preparing a Master Plan in order to apply before the authorities of San Martín’s Town Hall for the zoning parameters that will allow IRSA to develop a mixed-use project.

Other Land Reserves

Through IRSA, our portfolio also includes twelve land reserve properties located in the City of Buenos Aires and its surrounding areas. These properties are projected for future developments of offices, shopping centers, apartment buildings and residential communities. The main properties under this category include Merlo, Mariano Acosta and Pontevedra. We also own a property in the surroundings of the City of Santa Fe called Isla Sirgadero.

Hotels

At the end of the 1997 fiscal year, IRSA acquired the Hotel Llao Llao, IRSA’s first luxury hotel. Some months later, as part of the acquisition from Pérez Companc of the Old Alto Palermo, IRSA acquired an indirect 50% interest in the Hotel Intercontinental in Buenos Aires which IRSA owns through its subsidiary Inversora Bolívar. In March 1998, IRSA acquired the Hotel Libertador. During fiscal year 1999, IRSA sold a 20% interest in the Hotel Libertador to Hoteles Sheraton de Argentina S.A., (“Hoteles Sheraton de Argentina”) and during the fiscal year 2000, IRSA sold 50% of its interest in the Hotel Llao Llao to the Sutton Group. During fiscal year 2007 IRSA increased its share in Inversora Bolivar by 100% and obtained an indirect share in the Hotel Intercontinental of 76.34%.

The following chart shows certain information regarding IRSA’s luxury hotels:

Hotels

Date of
Acquisition

IRSA’s
effective
interest

Number of
rooms

Average
Occupancy
%(1)

Average
price per
room Ps.(2)

Accumulated sales in Ps. 000 as of
June, 30 (in thousand Ps.)

Book
value
(Ps. 000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intercontinental (3)

11/01/97

76.34%

309

78.2%

631

78,841

64,092

61,367

52,288

Sheraton Libertador (4)

03/01/98

80.00%

200

87.4%

506

43,786

36,996

37,060

41,091

Llao Llao (5)

06/01/97

50.00%

201

49.7%

1,258

70,256

58,806

60,486

75,207

Terrenos Bariloche (5)

12/01/06

50.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

21,900

Total

-

-

710

72.5%

714

192,883

159,894

158,913

190,486

 

(1)   Accumulated average in the twelve-month period.

(2)   Accumulated average in the twelve-month period.

(3)   Indirectly owned through Nuevas Fronteras S.A. (Subsidiary of IRSA).

(4)   Indirectly owned through Hoteles Argentinos S.A.

(5)   Indirectly owned through Llao Llao Resorts S.A.

Hotel Llao Llao, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro. In June 1997 IRSA acquired the Hotel Llao Llao from Llao Llao Holdings S.A. 50% is currently owned by the Sutton Group. The Hotel Llao Llao is located on the Llao Llao peninsula, 25 kilometers from San Carlos de Bariloche and is one of the most important tourist hotels in Argentina. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, this hotel was designed and built by the famous architect Bustillo in a traditional alpine style and first opened in 1938. The hotel was renovated between 1990 and 1993 and has a total constructed surface area of 15,000 square meters and 158 rooms. The hotel-resort also includes an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, health club, spa, game room and swimming pool. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., a prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing 430 of the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas. The Hotel Llao Llao is currently being managed by Compañía de Servicios Hoteleros S.A., which manages the Alvear Palace Hotel, a luxury hotel located in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires. During 2007, the hotel was subject to an expansion and the number of suites in the hotel rose to 201 rooms.

Hotel Intercontinental, City of Buenos Aires. In November 1997, IRSA acquired 51% of the Hotel Intercontinental from the Pérez Companc S.A. The Hotel Intercontinental is located in the downtown City of Buenos Aires neighborhood of Monserrat, adjacent to the Intercontinental Plaza office building. Intercontinental Hotels Corporation, a United States corporation, currently owns 24% of the Hotel Intercontinental. The hotel’s meeting facilities include eight meeting rooms, a convention center and a divisible 588 square meters ballroom. Other amenities include a restaurant, a business center, a spa and a fitness facility with swimming pool. The hotel was completed in December 1994 and has 309 rooms. The hotel is managed by the Intercontinental Hotels Corporation.

Hotel Sheraton Libertador, City of Buenos Aires. In March 1998 IRSA acquired 100% of the Hotel Sheraton Libertador from Citicorp Equity Investment for an aggregate purchase price of US$23 million. This hotel is located in downtown Buenos Aires. The hotel contains 193 rooms and 7 suites, eight meeting rooms, a restaurant, a business center, a spa and fitness facilities with a swimming pool. In March 1999, we sold 20% of our interest in the Sheraton Libertador Hotel for US$4.7 million to Hoteles Sheraton de Argentina. The hotel is currently managed by Sheraton Overseas Management Corporation, a United States corporation.

Terreno Bariloche, “El Rancho,” San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Río Negro.  On December 14, 2006, through IRSA’s hotel operator subsidiary, Llao Llao Resorts S.A., IRSA acquired a land covering 129,533 square meters of surface area in the City of San Carlos de Bariloche in the Province of Río Negro. The total price of the transaction was US$7.0 million, of which US$4.2 million were paid cash and the balance of US$2.8 million was financed by means of a mortgage to be paid in 36 monthly, equal and consecutive installments of US$0.086 million each. The land is in the border of the Lago Gutiérrez, close to the Hotel Llao Llao in an outstanding natural environment and it has a large cottage covering 1,000 square meters of surface area designed by the architect Ezequiel Bustillo.

International Investments

Acquisition of companies in the real estate business in the Republic of Uruguay. In the course of fiscal year 2009 IRSA acquired a 100% ownership interest in Liveck S.A. ("Liveck"), a company organized under the laws of Uruguay, in exchange for a token consideration. In June 2009, Liveck acquired a 90% stake in the capital stock of Vista al Muelle S.A. and Zetol S.A., two Uruguay-based real estate companies, for US$ 7.8 million. The remaining 10% ownership interest in both companies is held by Banzey S.A. (Banzey). These companies have undeveloped lands in Canelones, Uruguay, close to the capital city of Uruguay, Montevideo.

The total purchase price for Zetol was US$ 7.0 million; there has been a down payment for US$ 2.0 million and it has been agreed that the balance shall be cancelled in 5 installments of US$ 1.0 million each, accruing interest at an annual 3.5% rate on outstanding balances, against the consummated launches of the projected construction or within a maximum term of 93 months counted as from the date of acquisition by IRSA. The sellers may choose to receive, in lieu of cash for the outstanding balances (principal plus interest), ownership over units in the buildings to be constructed in the land owned by Zetol equivalent to 12% of the total marketable meters to be constructed.

 

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The total price for the acquisition of Vista al Muelle was US$ 0.83 million, as follows: there has been a US$ 0.5 million down payment and it has been agreed that the balance will be cancelled within a maximum term of two years plus an annual 8% interest rate on balances.

To secure compliance with the obligations assumed by Liveck in connection with the above-mentioned transactions, Ritelco S.A. has tendered a surety bond to secure 45% of the price balance, interest, and the sellers’ option rights.

There is a mortgage over the land bought, which means that the sellers rely on a dual guarantee. As of June 30, 2009, IRSA sold a 50% stake in Liveck to Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A for US$ 1.3 million.

Under the agreement for the purchase and sale of Zetol and Vista al Muelle and its respective addenda, Liveck has undertaken to acquire the shareholding held by Banzey (or by Ernesto Kimelman or by an entity owned by him, as applicable) in those companies and Banzey has agreed to sell the shares for the amount in US Dollars or in Uruguayan Pesos, as applicable, that any of them would have effectively contributed to Zetol and Vista al Muelle, until the transaction is consummated.

In December 2009, Vista al Muelle acquired a real property for a purchase price of US$ 1.9 million; there has been a US$ 0.3 million down payment and the balance shall be cancelled through the delivery of housing units and/or storefronts to be constructed and equivalent to 12% of a 65.54% portion of the sum of the prices of all the units covered by the Launching Price List for Sector B (the parties have already signed a plat of subdivision to this end).

In February 2010, it acquired a real estate for a purchase price of US$ 1.0 million in exchange for a down payment of US$ 0.15 million with the balance to be paid in 3 consecutive and equal installments maturing on December 31, 2011, June 30, 2013 and December 30, 2014 and accruing an annual 3% interest rate on the outstanding balance, payable quarterly and in arrears as from December 31, 2009.

On December 17, 2010, IRSA and Cyrela entered into a stock purchase agreement pursuant to which IRSA purchased from Cyrela a 50% interest in Liveck S.A. for US$ 2.7 million. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2011, IRSA’s stake, through Tyrus, in Liveck is 100%.

We intend to carry out an urban project consisting of the construction of apartment buildings to be subsequently sold. The project has been granted the requisite “urban feasibility” status by the Mayor’s Office of the Canelones department and by its local legislature.

Lipstick building, New York, United States. In July 2008, IRSA (through its subsidiaries) acquired a 30% equity interest in Metropolitan, which principal asset is an office building known as “Lipstick Building”, and the debt related to this asset. The transaction included the acquisition of (i) put rights effective July 2011 over 50% of the interest purchased for a price equal to the amount invested plus interest at rate of 4.5% per annum and (ii) a right of first offering for the acquisition of 60% of the 5% equity interest. The price paid for the transaction was US$ 22.6 million.

During fiscal year 2011, as a result of negotiations successfully undertaken, an agreement was reached to restructure Metropolitan’s debt as follows:

(i) the mortgage debt was reduced from US$ 210.0 million to US$ 130.0 million at a Libor rate + 400 basis points, subject to a cap of 6.25% and a 7-year maturity term;

(ii) the junior debt, amounting to US$ 45.0 million (excluding accrued interest) was repaid with the payment of US$ 2.25 million; and

(iii) the existing ground leases will be maintained under the same terms and conditions as they were granted, in principle for a remaining period of 66 years.

This restructuring took place on December 30, 2010. On such date, a principal payment of US$ 15.0 million (previously contributed by IRSA) was made under the new restructured mortgage debt, reducing it from US$ 130.0 million to US$ 115.0 million.

Following such closing, IRSA indirectly holds 49% of New Lipstick LLC, a holding company that is owner of Metropolitan, and under the scope of these agreements, it cancelled the put option for 50% of the equity interest initially acquired.

The Lipstick Building is a landmark building in the City of New York, located on Third Avenue and 53rd Street in Midtown-Manhattan, New York. It was designed by architects John Burgee and Philip Johnson (Glass House and Seagram Buildings among other remarkable works) and its name is due to its original elliptic form and the reddish color of its façade. Its gross leaseable area is around 57,500 square meters distributed in 34 stories.

As of June 30, 2011, this building had an occupancy rate over 89% generating average revenues above US$ 60.0 per square meters per month.

At present, works are being carried out in the 26th floor of the building for the construction of 4 “turn key” offices designed by the renowned architecture firm Gensler. Those spaces are being sold and completion is expected to take place by the end of 2011. There is also a project in charge of the firm Moed de Armas & Shannon to remodel the interior and exterior of the Lobby while preserving its original style.

Investment in Hersha Hospitality Trust On August 4, 2009, through REIG, a company indirectly controlled and managed by IRSA, together with other minority investors, acquired 5.7 million common shares of Hersha, a leading company in the hotels segment in the United States, for a total purchase price of US$ 14.3 million. Accessorily to the initial acquisition of IRSA’s equity interest in Hersha, IRSA have an option to buy up to 5.7 million additional common shares in Hersha at a price of US$ 3.00 per share exercisable at any time prior to July 31, 2014 subject to certain conditions. In addition, as a part of the investment agreements, our Board Chairman and CEO, Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, was appointed member of the board of directors of Hersha.

 

In January 2010, REIG acquired 4.8 million additional shares for a total price of US$ 14.4 million, increasing the equity interest in Hersha to 10.3%. In turn, on March 24, 2010, Hersha increased its capital and issued 27,600,000 Class A common shares. In connection with this increase REIG exercised its preemptive subscription rights granted under the initial transaction and acquired 3,864,000 additional Class A common shares for a price per share of US$ 4.25, for a total amount of US$ 16.4 million. In October 2010 REIG acquired 2,952,625 Class A common shares, at a price per share of US$ 5.8 for a total amount of US$ 17.1 million. Then, during this fiscal period, REIG sold 2,542,379 Class A common shares, at a weighted average price of US$ 5.63 for a total amount of US$ 14.3 million. Therefore, as of June 30, 2011, our indirect interest in Hersha amounted to 9.2%.

Hersha is a REIT traded in the New York Stock Exchange, under the "HT" ticker. Hersha’s investments are mainly in upscale, mid-scale and extended stay hotels located in business hubs, urban and retail centers and secondary tourist destinations and markets mainly along the US Northeast as well as in some select niches in the US West coast. Hersha chooses its acquisitions in locations that it perceives as booming markets and relies on intensive management to create and enhance long-term value added.

As of June 30, 2011, Hersha’s portfolio of hotels comprises majority stakes in 63 hotels and ownership interests in a further 15 hotels through joint ventures. These hotels are all within the "select service" and "upscale hotels" categories. In the aggregate, Hersha’s 78 hotels represent over 10,443 rooms and are located in Arizona, California, North Carolina, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia. The properties are operated under highly prestigious, leading franchises (such as Marriott (r), Courtyard by Marriott (r), Residence Inn (r), Fairfield Inn (r), Springhill Suites (r), TownePlace Suites (r), Hilton (r), Hilton Garden Inn (r), Hampton Inn (r), Homewood Suites (r), Hyatt Summerfield Suites (r), Holiday Inn (r), Holiday Inn Express (r), Comfort Inn (r), Mainstay Suites (r), Sleep Inn (r), Sheraton Hotel (r), and Hawthorn Suites (r)). Hersha also operates some of its hotels through independent boutique hotel chains.

 

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Building located at 183 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. In December 2010, IRSA, through Rigby 183 LLC (“Rigby 183”), in which it indirectly holds a 49% stake through IMadison LLC (“IMadison”), jointly with other partners, acquired a building located at 183 Madison Avenue, Midtown South, Manhattan, New York. This area involves famous and prominent buildings such as, the Empire State Building, the Macy’s Herald Square, and the Madison Square Garden and it also has one of the largest office and store markets, excellent access to transportation, restaurants, stores and entertainment options.

The purchased property consists of a pre-war building built in 1925 designed by the architecture firm Warren & Wetmore (the same that designed the Grand Central Terminal of New York).It has 19 office stories for rent and a store on its Ground Floor. The net leaseable area is approximately 23,200 square meters, 3,523 square meters of which correspond to retail stores and 19,677 square meters are offices.

The total purchase price was US$ 98 million (US$ 4,224 per leaseable square meters) composed of US$ 48 million of principal (IMadison contributed US$ 23.5 million), US$ 40 million under a loan granted by M&T Bank at a rate of 5.01% per annum due in 5 years and a loan for US$ 10 million to carry out the capex and pre-builds program.

As of June 30, 2011, the building’s occupancy rate was over 63% and generated average revenues above US$ 35 per square meters. During this period, works have been carried out to remodel the building’s common areas and also to construct “turn key” offices in the ninth floor. The remodeling program is expected to be fully completed by the end of the year.

Office and Other Non-shopping Center Rental Properties

Overview

Through IRSA, we are engaged in the acquisition, development and management of Offices and other non-shopping center rental properties in Argentina. As of June 30, 2011, we directly and indirectly owned interests in 22 office and other rental properties in Argentina, which comprised 327,838 square meters of gross leaseable area. Of these properties, 15 were office properties, which comprised 150,860 square meters of gross leaseable area. For fiscal year 2011, we had revenues from Offices and other non-shopping center rental properties of Ps. 164.6 million.

IRSA’s office rental property in Argentina is located in Buenos Aires City. For the year ended June 30, 2011, the average occupancy rate for all our properties in the Offices and other non-shopping center rental properties segment was approximately 85.0%. Seven different tenants accounted for approximately 43.0% of our total revenues from office rentals for fiscal year 2011: Exxon Mobile Business, Price Waterhouse, Grupo Total Austral, Apache Energía Argentina, Grupo Danone Argentina, Sibille S.C. (KPMG) and Microsoft de Argentina S.A.

Management.

IRSA generally acts as the managing agent of the office properties in which IRSA owns an interest. These interests consist primarily of the ownership of entire buildings or a substantial number of floors in a building. The buildings in which IRSA owns floors are generally managed pursuant to the terms of a condominium agreement that typically provides for control by a simple majority of the interests (based on the area owned) in the building. As the managing agent of operations, IRSA is responsible for handling services, such as security, maintenance and housekeeping. These services are generally contracted to third party providers. The cost of the services are passed-through and paid for by the tenants, except in the case of IRSA’s units not rented, in which case we absorb the cost. IRSA' leaseable space is marketed through commissioned brokers, the media and directly by IRSA.

Leases.

IRSA leases its offices and other properties by using contracts with an average term of three years, with the exception of a few contracts with terms of five years. These contracts are renewable for two or three years at the tenant’s option. Contracts for the rental of office buildings and other commercial properties are generally stated in U.S. dollars, and in accordance with Argentine law they are not subject to inflation adjustment. Rental rates for renewed periods are negotiated at market value.

Properties.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding IRSA’s direct and indirect ownership interest in offices and other non-shopping center rental properties:

 

IRSA’s Offices and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties

 

Offices and other rental
properties

Date of
Acquisition

Gross Leasable Area
(square meters) (1)

Occupancy Rate (2)

IRSA’s Effective Interest

Monthly Rental Income
(in thousands
of Ps.) (3)

Annual accumulated rental
income over fiscal periods
(12 months) (in thousands of Ps.) (4)

Book Value
(in thousands of Ps.) (5)

 

 

 

June-11

 

 

2011

2010

2009

 

Offices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edificio República

04/28/08

19,884

85%

100%

2,302

26,013

21,188

17,114

215,535

Torre Bankboston

08/27/07

14,873

78%

100%

1,615

20,655

22,333

19,670

152,498

Bouchard 551

03/15/07

23,378

91%

100%

1,969

24,026

22,441

20,342

148,242

Intercontinental Plaza

11/18/97

22,535

96%

100%

1,918

21,405

21,559

18,372

78,394

Bouchard 710

06/01/05

15,014

92%

100%

1,591

16,800

14,076

17,379

64,277

Dique IV, Juana Manso 295 (10)

12/02/97

11,298

92%

100%

1,264

14,715

13,963

1,743

62,218

Maipú 1300

09/28/95

10,280

100%

100%

1,031

11,870

11,339

9,890

36,904

Costeros Dique IV

08/29/01

5,437

100%

100%

471

5,288

5,358

5,056

18,523

Libertador 498

12/20/95

3,094

100%

100%

430

5,301

6,900

9,285

12,024

Suipacha 652/64

11/22/91

11,453

95%

100%

652

7,071

4,804

3,820

10,484

Madero 1020

12/21/95

101

100%

100%

3

35

31

32

197

Dot Building (13)

11/28/06

11,242

86%

96%

294

2,143

-

-

105,144

Other Offices (6)

N/A

2,271

86%

N/A

189

965

4,602

18,768

4,690

Subtotal Offices

 

150,860

91%

N/A

13,729

156,287

148,594

141,471

909,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Properties (7)

N/A

312

-

N/A

-

-

1

209

3,379

Museo Renault

12/06/07

1,275

 

100%

-

191

356

356

4,692

Santa María del Plata S.A.

07/10/97

60,100

100%

100%

90

3,035

1,014

959

12,508

Thames

11/01/97

33,191

-

100%

-

-

175

607

3,897

Predio San Martín

05/31/11

80,028

100%

50%

1,300

669

-

-

69,994

Terreno Catalinas Norte (12)

12/17/09

N/A

N/A

N/A

-

1,018

N/A

N/A

102,666

Other Properties (8)

N/A

2,072

100%

N/A

10

128

80

2,207

6,929

Subtotal Other Properties

 

176,978

80%

N/A

1,400

5,041

1,626

4,338

204,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees (11)

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

3,290

3,944

1,940

N/A

Total Offices and Other (9)

 

327,838

85%

N/A

15,129

164,618

154,164

147,749

1,113,195

 

Notes:

(1) Total leaseable area for each property as of June 30, 2011. Excludes common areas and parking.

(2) Calculated dividing occupied square meters by leaseable area as of June 30, 2011.

(3) Agreements in force as of 06/30/11 for each property were computed.

(4) Total leases consolidated by application of the method under Technical Resolution 21.

(5) Cost of acquisition, plus improvements, less accumulated depreciation, plus adjustment for inflation, less allowance for impairment.

(6) Includes the following properties: Madero 942 (fully sold), Av. de Mayo 595, Av. Libertador 602 (fully sold), Rivadavia 2774, Sarmiento 517, Dock del Plata (fully sold), Edificio Costeros (fully sold), Laminar (fully sold), Reconquista 823/41 (fully sold).

(7) Includes the following properties: Constitución 1111, Crucero I (fully sold); Retail stores in Abril (wholly assigned) and Casona de Abril.

(8) Includes the following properties: Constitución 1159 and Dique III (fully sold) and Canteras.

(9) Corresponds to the “Offices and other non-shopping center rental properties” business unit mentioned in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(10) The building was occupied in May 2009.

(11) Revenues from building management fees.

(12) Includes other income from lease of parking spaces.

(13) Through Alto Palermo S.A. – The building has income as from August 2010.

 

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The following table shows a schedule of the lease expirations of our office and other properties for leases outstanding as of June 30, 2011, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their lease early. Most tenants have renewal clauses in their leases.

Fiscal year of lease expiration

Number of leases expiring

Surface area subject to expiring leases

Percentage of total surface area subject to expiration

Annual rental income under expiring leases

Percentage of total rental income under expiring leases

 

 

(m2)

(%)

(Ps.)

(%)

2012

27

64,595

23%

22,251,727

12%

2013

58

39,813

14%

57,805,158

32%

2014

42

40,626

15%

42,403,339

24%

2015+

61

134,181

45%

57,758,706

32%

Total

188

279,215

100%

180,218,929

100%

*Includes Offices which contract has not been renewed as of June 30, 2011.
*Does not include vacant leased square meters.
*Does not include square meters or revenues from parking spaces.

 

The following table shows our offices occupancy percentage as of the end of fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 

 

Occupancy Percentage

Fiscal year ended June 30 (1)

 

2011

2010

2009

 

(%)

(%)

(%)

Offices

 

 

 

Intercontinental Plaza

96

100

100

Bouchard 710

92

83

100

Bouchard 551

91

100

96

Libertador 498

100

100

100

Maipu 1300

100

99

100

Madero 1020

100

100

100

Suipacha 652/64

95

95

100

Costeros Dock IV

100

90

90

Torre Bankboston

78

96

100

Edificio República

85

80

64

Dique IV, Juana Manso 295

92

92

89

Dot Building

86

N/A

N/A

Others (2)

86

86

72

 

(1) Leased surface area in accordance with agreements in effect as of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 considering the total leaseable office area for each year.

(2) Includes the following properties: Madero 942 (fully sold), Av. de Mayo 595, Av. Libertador 602 (fully sold), Rivadavia 2774, Sarmiento 517, Dock del Plata (fully sold), Edificio Costeros (fully sold), Laminar (fully sold) and Reconquista 823/41 (fully sold).

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth the annual average income per square meter for our offices during fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 

Annual average income per square meter

Fiscal year ended June 30 (1)

 

2011

2010

2009

 

(Ps./m2)

(Ps./m2)

(Ps./m2)

Offices

 

 

 

Intercontinental Plaza

950

957

717

Bouchard 710

1,119

938

1,158

Bouchard 557

1,028

960

870

Libertador 498

1,713

1,366

1,005

Maipu 1300

1,155

1,103

962

Madero 1020

347

307

281

Suipacha 652/64

617

419

334

Costeros Dock IV

973

985

930

Torre Bankboston

1,389

1,502

1,238

Edificio República

1,308

1,066

861

Dique IV, Juana Manso 295 (2)

1,302

1,236

154

Dot Building

191

N/A

N/A

Others (3)

425

404

672

Notes:

(1) Calculated considering annual leases to total leaseable office area, in accordance with our percentage of ownership in each building.

(2)  Fiscal year 2009 income corresponds to only 45 days.

(3) Includes the following properties: Madero 942 (fully sold), Av. de Mayo 595, Av. Libertador 602 (fully sold), Rivadavia 2774, Sarmiento 517, Dock del Plata (fully sold), Edificio Costeros (fully sold), Laminar (fully sold) and Reconquista 823/4 (fully sold).

 

Additional InformationAbout IRSA’s Office Properties

Below you will find information regarding IRSA’s principal currently owned office properties, including the names of the tenants occupying 5% or more of the gross leaseable area of each property.

Edificio República City of Buenos Aires.  This property, which was designed by the renowned architect César Pelli (who also designed the World Financial Center in New York and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur) is a unique premium office building in downtown Buenos Aires and adds approximately 19,884 gross leaseable square meters to our portfolio distributed in 20 floors. The main tenants include Apache Energía, Deutsche Bank, Estudio Beccar Varela, Federalia S.A. de Finanzas, Enap Sipetrol Argentina S.A., Infomedia, BASF Argentina S.A. and Banco Itaú.

Torre BankBoston City of Buenos Aires.   The Bank Boston tower is a modern office building in Carlos Maria Della Paolera 265 in the City of Buenos Aires. Having been designed by the renowned architect Cesar Pelli, it has 31,670 square meters in gross leasable area. We have a 48.5% ownership interest in the building. At present, its main tenants are Standard Bank, BankBoston N.A. Suc. Bs. As., Exxon Mobile, Kimberley Clark de Argentina and Hope, Duggan & Silva S.C.

Bouchard 551, City of Buenos Aires. Bouchard 551, known as “Edificio La Nación”, is an office building that we acquired in March 2007, located in the Plaza Roma area. The building is a 23-story tower covering a surface area of 2,900 square meters in the low floors that becomes smaller as it goes higher up to 900 square meters approximately, and parking for 177 units. We have approximately 23,000 leasable square meters in the building. and our main tenants include La Nación S.A., Price Waterhouse & Co., AS. EM. S.R.L, Maersk Argentina S.A and Regus Business Centre S.A.

Intercontinental Plaza, City of Buenos Aires  Intercontinental Plaza  is a modern 24-story building located next to the Intercontinental Hotel in the historic neighborhood of Monserrat in downtown City of Buenos Aires. We own the entire building, which has floors averaging 900 square meters with 324 parking spaces. The principal tenants currently include Total Austral S.A., Danone Argentina S.A., IRSA, Alto Palermo, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Industrias Pugliese S.A. and Toyota Credit Argentina.

Juana Manso 295-Dique IV, Puerto Madero, City of Buenos Aires.  About mid-May 2009 we completed an office building located in Puerto Madero’s Dock IV. It is a luxury building with a leasable area of approximately 11,298 square meters composed of large and versatile spaces. The building has nine office stories and retail stores in the first story. The main tenant in the building is Exxon Mobile.

Bouchard 710, City of Buenos Aires  Bouchard 710 is an office building acquired by us in June 2005, located in the Catalinas area. The building is a 12-story tower, with an average area per floor of 1,251 square meters, with 180 units for car parking. Tenants are Sibille S.C. (KPMG), and Microsoft de Argentina S.A., Samsung Electronics Argentina S.A., Energy Consulting Services S.A., Chubb Argentina de Seguros S.A.

Maipú 1300, City of Buenos Aires Maipú 1300 is a 23-story office tower opposite Plaza San Martín, a prime office zone facing Avenida del Libertador, an important north-to-south avenue. The building is also located within walking distance of the Retiro commuter train station, the city’s most important public transportation hub, connecting rail, subway and bus transportation. We own the entire building, which has an average area per floor of 440 square meters. The building’s principal tenants currently include Allende & Brea, Verizon Argentina S.A. and PPD Argentina S.A, TV Quality, Bovis Lend Lease S.A. and Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Libertador 498, City of Buenos Aires  Libertador 498 is a 27-story office tower at the intersection of three of the most important means of access to the city. This location allows for easy access to the building from northern, western and southern Buenos Aires. We are owners of 6 stories with an average area per floor of 620 square meters and of 153 parking spaces. This building features a unique design in the form of a cylinder and a highly visible circular lighted sign at the top which turn it into a landmark in the Buenos Aires skyline. The main tenants include Sideco Americana S.A., Goldman Sachs Argentina LLC, Japan Bank for the International Cooperation, Gates Argentina S.A., Kandiko S.A., LG Electronics Argentina S.A., Allergan Productos Farmacéuticos S.A. and Dak Americas Argentina S.A.

Edificios Costeros, Dique IV, City of Buenos Aires  On August 29, 2001, we signed the deed of purchase of “Section C” of the office complex known as Puerto del Centro that includes buildings “5” and “6.” The property is located in the Puerto Madero area and has approximately 5,500 square meters of gross leaseable area and 50 parking spaces. The building’s principal tenants currently include Nextel Argentina S.A., Consultora de Estudios Bonaerense S.R.L., London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I., Banco Río de la Plata S.A. and Trafigura Argentina S.A.

Suipacha 652/64, City of Buenos Aires Suipacha 652/64 is a 7-story office building located in the office district of the city. We own the entire building and 70 parking spaces. The building has unusually large floors, most measuring 1,580 square meters. This property underwent substantial renovations shortly after we acquired the deed in 1991 to prepare the building for rental. The building’s principal tenants currently include Gameloft Argentina S.A., Monitor de Medios Publicitarios S.A, Organización de Servicios Directos Empresarios (OSDE) and Alto Palermo’s subsidiary, Tarshop.

 

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Other office properties  IRSA also has interests in other office properties, all of which are located in the City of Buenos Aires. These properties are either entire buildings or portions of buildings, none of which contributed more than Ps. 1.1 million in annual rental income for fiscal year 2011. Among these properties are Madero 942 (sold in October 2008), Libertador 602 (sold), Av. de Mayo 595, Rivadavia 2768 and Sarmiento 517.

Retail and other properties.  IRSA’s portfolio of rental properties as of June 30, 2011 includes 4 non-shopping center leased properties that are leased as shops on streets, a lot in industrial premises, two undeveloped plots of land and other properties for various uses. Most of these properties are located in the City of Buenos Aires, although some are located in other cities in Argentina. These properties include Constitución 1111, Museo Renault, Thames and Solares de Santa María.

Catalinas Norte Plot of Land. On May 26, 2010, IRSA jointly with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, executed a deed of conveyance of title whereby IRSA acquired a property located at Avenida Eduardo Madero 150, between Av. Córdoba and San Martín. The total price of the transaction was fixed in the amount of Ps. 95.0 million, Ps. 19.0 million of which were paid upon the execution of the preliminary sales agreement (on December 17, 2009), whereas the balance of Ps. 76 million was paid upon the execution of the deed on May 26, 2010.

IRSA’s Investment in Banco Hipotecario

As of June 30, 2011, IRSA owned approximately 29.77% of Banco Hipotecario which represented 14.5% of its consolidated assets as of such date. Established in 1886 by the Argentine government and privatized in 1999, Banco Hipotecario has historically been Argentina’s leading mortgage lender, provider of mortgage-related insurance and mortgage loan services. All of its operations and customers are located in Argentina where it operates a nationwide network of 49 branches and 18 sales offices.

Banco Hipotecario is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide variety of banking activities and related financial services to individuals, small-and medium-sized companies and large corporations. As of June 30, 2011, Banco Hipotecario ranked fifth in the Argentine financial system in terms of shareholders’ equity and thirteenth in terms of total assets. As of June 30, 2011, Banco Hipotecario’s shareholders’ equity was Ps.3,068.1 million, its assets were Ps.12,102.8 million, and its net income was Ps.218.4 million. Since 1999, Banco Hipotecario’s shares have been listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange in Argentina, and since 2006 it has had a Level I GDR program.

Banco Hipotecario’s business strategy is focused on leveraging its financial position and developing a diversified banking business built on its existing mortgage franchise. Since its debt restructuring in 2004, it began to make progress in this diversification strategy, growing its lending business and developing new business lines, implementing integrated technological solutions to enable its entry into retail banking, extending its marketing network and creating back-office services to support its new operations.

As part of its business diversification strategy, Banco Hipotecario expanded its products offering personal loans, mortgages and asset-backed loans. It also expanded its corporate loan product offerings and implemented certain customer loyalty strategies. In response to demand for retail and wholesale time deposits and savings accounts, Banco Hipotecario expanded its deposit base offering personal checking accounts and launched the Visa Banco Hipotecario credit card which has steadily grown in terms of market penetration and transaction size. Banco Hipotecario also continued its strategy of expanding the offering of non-mortgage related insurance products, including combined family, life, unemployment, health, personal accident and ATM theft insurance.

Banco Hipotecario seeks to achieve a balanced portfolio of mortgage loans, consumer financing and corporate credit lines, while maintaining an adequate risk management policy. As of June 30, 2011, its portfolio of non-mortgage loans represented 76.2% of its total loan portfolio, compared to 62.8% as of  June 30, 2010.

During the period ended June 30, 2011, Banco Hipotecario also experienced continued growth in deposits, including savings accounts and time deposits.

The following table sets forth Banco Hipotecario’s sources of funding as of the dates indicated.

 

At June 30,

% Change

 

2011

2010

2011/2010

 

(in millions of Pesos, except for percentages)

 

 

 

 

Bonds(1)

1,847.6

2,336.5

(20,9)

Borrowings from Central Bank

12.5

17.1

(26,9)

Borrowings from bank and international entities

200.0

20.2

NA

Deposits

5,109.4

4,390.7

17.2

Total

7,169.5

6,764.5

6.0

 

(1) Excludes accrued interest.

 

Seasonality

IRSA’s “shopping centers” business unit is subject to strong seasonality. During the summer holiday season (January and February) IRSA’s tenants experience their minimum sales levels, compared to the winter holiday season (July) and December (Christmas) when IRSA’s tenants tend to reach their peak sales figures. Clothes and footwear tenants tend to change their collections in the spring and fall. This has a positive effect on the sales of stores. Discount sales at the end of each season also have a major impact on our business.

Competition

Offices and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties

Substantially all of IRSA’s office and other non-shopping center rentals are located in developed urban areas. There are many office buildings, shopping malls, retail and residential premises in the areas where our properties are located. This is a highly fragmented market, and the abundance of comparable properties in our vicinity may adversely affect our ability to rent or sell office space and other real estate and may effect as the sale and lease price of IRSA’s premises.

In the future, both national and foreign companies may participate in Argentina’s real estate development market, competing with us for business opportunities. Moreover, in the future IRSA may participate in the development of real estate in foreign markets, potentially encountering well established competitors.

 

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Shopping centers

Because most of IRSA’s shopping centers are located in developed in highly populated areas, there are competing shopping centers within, or in close proximity to, our targeted areas. The number of shopping centers in a particular area could have a material effect on our ability to lease space in our shopping centers and on the amount of rent that we are able to charge. IRSA believes that due to the limited availability of large plots of land and zoning restrictions in the City of Buenos Aires, it will be difficult for other companies to compete with it in areas through the development of new shopping center properties. IRSA’s principal competitor is Cencosud S.A. which owns and operates Unicenter shopping center and the Jumbo hypermarket chain, among others.

The following chart shows certain information relating to the most important owners and operators of shopping centers in Argentina:

Company

Shopping Center

Location (1)

Gross leaseable area
(square meters)

Shops

National gross leaseable area (2)

% Shops (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(%)

(%)

APSA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abasto de Buenos Aires

CABA

41,463

175

2.54%

2.93%

 

Alto Palermo Shopping

CABA

18,701

144

1.15%

2.41%

 

Buenos Aires Design(3)

CABA

13,786

62

0.84%

1.04%

 

Dot Baires Shopping

CABA

49,526

153

3.03%

2.56%

 

Paseo Alcorta(4)

CABA

52,466

112

3.21%

1.87%

 

Patio Bullrich

CABA

11,742

83

0.72%

1.39%

 

Córdoba Shopping(4)

Córdoba

22,185

105

1.36%

1.76%

 

Alto Avellaneda(4)

GBA

67,543

145

4.14%

2.42%

 

Soleil

GBA

14,033

74

0.86%

1.24%

 

Mendoza Plaza Shopping(4)

Mendoza

40,659

150

2.49%

2.51%

 

Alto Rosario (4)

Rosario

40,909

146

2.51%

2.44%

 

Alto Noa(4)

Salta

19,001

92

1.16%

1.54%

 

Subtotal

 

392,014

1,441

24.01%

24.11%

Cencosud S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portal de Palermo(4)

CABA

32,252

36

1.98%

0.60%

 

Portal de Madryn

Chubut

4,100

26

0.25%

0.43%

 

Factory Parque Brown(4)

GBA

31,468

91

1.93%

1.52%

 

Factory Quilmes(4)

GBA

40,405

47

2.48%

0.79%

 

Factory San Martín(4)

GBA

35,672

31

2.19%

0.52%

 

Las Palmas del Pilar Shopping(4)

GBA

50,906

131

3.12%

2.19%

 

Plaza Oeste Shopping(4)

GBA

41,120

146

2.68%

2.61%

 

Portal Canning(4)

GBA

15,114

21

0.93%

0.35%

 

Portal de Escobar(4)

GBA

31,995

31

1.96%

0.52%

 

Portal Lomas(4)

GBA

32,883

50

2.01%

0.84%

 

Unicenter Shopping(4)

GBA

94,279

287

5.78%

4.80%

 

Portal de los Andes (4)

Mendoza

33,154

45

2.03%

0.75%

 

Portal de la Patagonia(4)

Neuquén

33,468

94

2.05%

1.57%

 

Portal de Rosario(4)

Rosario

66,361

182

4.07%

3.04%

 

Portal de Tucumán(4)

Tucumán

21,301

94

1.31%

1.57%

 

Portal de Trelew (4)

Chubut

21,812

69

1.34%

1.15%

 

Subtotal

 

586,290

1,381

35.95%

23.08%

Other Operators

 

 

653,944

3,158

40.07%

52.80%

Total

 

 

1,632,248

5,980

100%

100%

 

(1) “GBA” means Greater Buenos Aires, the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, and “CABA” means the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

(2) Percentage over total shopping centers in Argentina. Figures may not sum due to rounding.

(3) The effective interest held by Alto Palermo S.A., the company that operates the concession of this building, is 53.684% in ERSA.

(4) Includes total leaseable area occupied by supermarkets and hypermarkets.

 

IRSA’s Regulation and Government Supervision of its Real Estate Business

The laws and regulations governing the acquisition and transfer of real estate, as well as municipal zoning ordinances and environmental regulations among others, are applicable to the development and operation of IRSA’s properties.

Currently, Argentine law does not specifically regulate shopping center lease agreements. Since IRSA’s shopping center leases generally differ from ordinary commercial leases, IRSA has created standard provisions that govern the relationship with its shopping center tenants.

Leases

Argentine law imposes certain restrictions on landlords, including:

          a prohibition to include price adjustment clauses based on inflation increases in lease agreements; and

          the imposition of a three-year minimum lease term for retail property, except in the case of stands and/or spaces in markets and fairs.

Although IRSA’s lease agreements were U.S. dollar-denominated, Executive Branch Decree No. 214/2002, Executive Branch Decree No.762/2002 and Law No. 25,820 that amended the Public Emergency Law, provided that monetary obligations in force as of January 7, 2002 arising from agreements governed by private law and which provided for payments in U.S. dollars were subject to the following rules:

          financial obligations were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps.1.00 = US$1.00 plus the CER for commercial leases;

          from October 1, 2002 and until March 31, 2004 for residential leases, the obligations where the tenant is an individual and the dwelling is used as the family residence of permanent use were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps.1.00 = US$1.00 plus the CVS;

          if due to the application of these provisions, the amount of the installment were higher or lower than the amount at the moment of the payment, any of the parties could require an equitable adjustment of the price. If the parties did not reach an agreement, the judicial courts could decide on a case by case basis; and

          pursuant to Executive Branch Decree No. 117/2004 and Law No. 25,796 that amends Law No. 25,713, the CVS became unenforceable since April 1, 2004.

 

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               Under the Argentine Civil Code and Lease Law No.23,091, lease terms may not exceed ten years, except for leases regulated by Law No. 25,248 (which provides that real estate leases containing purchase options –leasing inmobiliario- are not subject to term limitations). Generally, terms in IRSA’s lease agreements go from 3 to 10 years.

 

Despite this restriction, in November 2007, the judicial courts authorized IRSA’s subsidiary Alto Palermo to enter into a lease agreement with Wal Mart Argentina S.R.L. for a term of 30 years. This exception was authorized taking into consideration the size of the investment required and the amount of time that was necessary to recoup this investment.  In June 2008, IRSA’s subsidiary Alto Palermo requested the judicial courts a new authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Falabella for a term of 30 years. In August 2008, the judicial courts rejected the request and in November 2008 Alto Palermo appealed this decision.  In June 2009, the Appeal Court also rejected Alto Palermo’s request and as a result such matter has been concluded.

Lease Law No. 23,091, as amended by Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements after the first six months by sending a written notice at least 60 days before the intended termination date of the contract. Such rescission is subject to penalties which range from one to one and a half months of rent. If the tenant rescinds during the first year of the lease the penalty is one and a half month’s rent and if the rescission occurs after the first year of lease the penalty is one month’s rent.

While current argentine government policy discourages government regulation of lease agreements, there can be no assurance that additional regulations will not be imposed in the future by the Argentine Congress, including regulations similar to those previously in place. Furthermore, most of our leases provide that the tenants pay all costs and taxes related to the property in proportion to their respective leasable areas. In the event of a significant increase in the amount of such costs and taxes, the argentine government may respond to political pressure to intervene by regulating this practice, thereby negatively affecting our rental income. The Argentine Civil and Commercial Procedure Code enables the lessor to pursue what is known as an “executory proceeding” upon lessees failure to pay rent. In executory proceedings debtors have fewer defenses available to prevent foreclosure, making these proceedings substantially shorter than ordinary ones. In executory proceedings the origin of the debt is not under discussion; the trial focuses on the debt instrument. The aforementioned code also permits special eviction proceedings, which are carried out in the same way as ordinary proceedings. The Argentine Civil Code enables judges to summon tenants who fall two months in arrears to vacate the property they are renting within 10 days of having received notice to such effect. However, historically, large court dockets and numerous procedural hurdles have resulted in significant delays to eviction proceedings, which generally last from six months to two years from the date of filing of the suit to the time of actual eviction.

Development and Land Use

Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code. IRSA’s real estate activities are subject to several municipal zoning, building and environmental regulations. In the city of Buenos Aires, where the vast majority of its real estate properties are located, the Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code (Código de Planeamiento Urbano de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires) generally restricts the density and use of property and controls physical features of improvements on property, such as height, design, set-back and overhang, consistent with the city’s urban landscape policy. The administrative agency in charge of the Urban Planning Code is the Secretary of Urban Planning of the City of Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires Building Code. The Buenos Aires Building Code (Código de la Edificación de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires) complements the Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code and regulates the structural use and development of property in the city of Buenos Aires. The Buenos Aires Building Code requires builders and developers to file applications for building permits, including the submission to the Secretary of Work and Public Services (Secretaría de Obras y Servicios Públicos) of architectural plans for review, to assure compliance therewith.

We believe that all of our real estate properties are in material compliance with all relevant laws, ordinances and regulations.

Sales and Ownership

Real Estate Installment Sales Law. The Real Estate Installment Sales Law No. 14,005, as amended by Law No. 23,266 and Executive Branch Decree No. 2015/1985, imposes a series of requirements on contracts for the sale of subdivided real estate property, for example, the sale price which is paid in installments and the deed, which is not conveyed until final payment of such price. The provisions of this law require, among other things:

          the registration of the intention to sell the property in subdivided plots in the Real Estate Registry (Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble) corresponding to the jurisdiction of the property. Registration will only be possible with regard to unencumbered property. Mortgaged property may only be registered where creditors agree to divide the debt in accordance with the subdivided plots. However, creditors may be judicially compelled to agree to the division;

          the preliminary registration with the Real Estate Registry of the purchase instrument within 30 days of execution of the agreements.

Once the property is registered, the installment sale may not occur in a manner inconsistent with the Real Estate Installment Sales Act, unless seller registers his decision to desist from the sale in installments with the Real Estate Registry. In the event of a dispute over the title between the purchaser and third-party creditors of the seller, the installment purchaser who has duly registered the purchase instrument with the Real Estate Registry will obtain the deed to the plot. Further, the purchaser can demand conveyance of title after at least 25% of the purchase price has been paid, although the seller may demand a mortgage to secure payment of the balance of the purchase price.

After payment of 25% of the purchase price or the construction of improvements on the property equal to at least 50% of the property value, the Real Estate Installment Sales Act prohibits the rescission of the sales contract for failure by the purchaser to pay the balance of the purchase price. However, in such event the seller may take action under any mortgage on the property.

Consumer Protection Law. Consumer Protection Law No. 24,240, as amended, regulates several issues concerning the protection of consumers in the arrangement and execution of contracts. The Consumer Protection Law purports to prevent potential abuses deriving from the strong bargaining position of sellers of goods and services in a mass-market economy where standard form contracts are widespread. As a result, the Consumer Protection Law deems void and unenforceable certain contractual provisions in consumer contracts, including those which contain:

          warranty and liability disclaimers;

          waiver of consumer rights;

          extension of seller rights; and

          shifting of the burden of proof against consumers.

In addition, the Consumer Protection Law imposes penalties ranging from fines to closing down of establishments in order to induce compliance from sellers.

 

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The Consumer Protection Law defines consumers or users, as the individuals or legal entities that (i) acquire or use goods or services free of charge or for a price for final use for of their own final use and benefit or that of their family or social group, including the acquisition of rights on a time-share leasing, country club, private cemetery, among others, (ii) though not being party to a consumer relationship, as a result thereof acquire or use goods or services for their own final use or that of their family or social group, and (iii) are otherwise exposed to a consumer relationship.

In addition, the Consumer Protection Law defines the suppliers of goods and services as the individuals or legal entities, either public or private that in a professional way, even occasionally, produce, import, distribute or commercialize goods or supply services to consumers or users.

The consumer protection law excludes the services supplied by professionals that require a college degree and registration in officially recognized professional organizations or by a governmental authority. However, this law regulates the advertisements that promote the services of such professionals.

The Consumer Protection Law determines that the information contained in the offer addressed to undetermined prospective consumers, binds the offeror during the period in which the offer takes place and until its public revocation. Further, it determines that specifications included in advertisements, announcements, prospectuses, circulars or other media bind the offeror and are considered part of the contract entered into by the consumer. On June 2005, Resolution No. 104/05, which complements the Consumer Protection Law, adopted MERCOSUR’s Resolution on which requires that those who engage in commerce over the Internet (E-Business) to disclose in a precise and clear manner the characteristics of the products and/or services offered and the sale terms.  Failure to comply with the terms of the offer is deemed an unjustified denial to sell and gives rise to sanctions.

Buildings Law. Buildings Law No. 19,724, as amended, sets forth a regime for the construction of buildings for later subdivision into condominium (Propiedad Horizontal). Under this law, developers must inform potential purchasers of their intention to sell the building as a condominium, as well as of all sale conditions, and the size of each unit in relation to the whole building. The sale of these units is subject to subdivision approval and in order to be included in Buildings Law regime must be registered with the Real Estate Registry (Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble). This law also states that, in the event that construction is not completed, all amounts already deposited must be repaid to the purchasers. All intervening parties are jointly and severally liable to reimburse all amounts deposited or paid by the purchasers. All agreements entered into with the purchasers shall be filed with the relevant real estate registry.

Mortgage Regulation. The Argentine Civil Code regulates mortgages both as a contract and as a right over property. There are no special provisions in the Civil Code aimed at protecting mortgagors. Any agreement entered into by a mortgagor and a mortgagee at time of execution of the mortgage or prior to the default of the mortgagor allowing the mortgagee to recover the property without a public auction of the property will not be enforced by the courts as contrary to Argentine public policy.

Until the enactment of Trust Law No. 24,441, the only procedure available to collect unpaid amounts secured by a mortgage was a proceeding regulated by the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code. The heavy caseload on the courts that hear such matters usually delays the proceeding, which currently takes 1 to 2 years to be completed.

Title V of Trust Law No. 24,441 institutes a new procedure which may expedite collection of unpaid amounts secured by a mortgage. To be applicable, the new rules, which allow an out-of-court auction, need to be expressly agreed to by the parties in the mortgage contract.

Currently, IRSA includes in its mortgages a clause enabling the enforcement of Law No. 24,441. However, there can be no assurance that such collection provisions will accelerate the recovery of unpaid amounts under mortgage guarantees.

The Argentine Government has tried to avoid the massive foreclosure of mortgages since the 2001 crisis. The Public Emergency Law, as amended, established the suspension for the term of 270 days from the enactment of that law, of all the judicial or non-judicial enforcement procedures, including the enforcement of mortgages and pledges, regardless of their origin. On February 14, 2002, Law No. 25,563 amending the Bankruptcy Law (the “New Bankruptcy Law”) was enacted. Under the New Bankruptcy Law, certain bankruptcies and foreclosures (including foreclosures on mortgage loans) were suspended for a period of 180 days from the law’s effective date. Such period was extended for 180 additional by law Nº 25,589 and afterwards for 90 additional days more by Law No. 25,640 dated September 2002, expiring on February, 2003.

On February 4, 2003, the Executive Branch enacted Executive Branch Decree No. 204/2003 creating a mediation proceeding, for a limited period of 90 days, to be conducted through the Legal Emergency Units (Unidades de Emergencias Legales) depending from the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security and the Ministry of Production. Such Emergency Legal Units shall intervene at the request of debtors or creditors in foreclosure cases.

The mediation procedure was voluntary and free. Proposals and negotiations made by the parties were subject to the confidentiality of ordinary mediations. The mediation procedure in no case shall result in the suspension or interruption of the legal terms running in judicial or out-of-court foreclosure proceedings.

The Legal Emergency Units should try to approximate the parties’ proposals to reach an agreement enabling the debtor the performance of his obligations without lessening the creditor’s rights. The intervention of the Emergency Legal Units shall conclude with an agreement or with the impossibility of reaching such agreement. The Executive Branch Decree establishes that the conciliation proceeding shall be in force from the day of its publication in the Official Gazette and will have a term of 90 days.

On May 2003, the Argentine Congress enacted Law No. 25,737 which suspended foreclosures for an additional period of 90 days, which ended in May 2003. On September 2003, several financial institutions voluntarily agreed not to foreclose on their mortgage loans. On November 2005, the Argentine congress enacted Law No. 26,062 that extended the foreclosures suspension for an additional 120 days period, which was extended for 90 days more by Law No. 26,084 and for 180 days more by Law No. 26,103. Pursuant to these successive extensions, foreclosure on mortgaged property was suspended until December 2006.

On November 6, 2003 Law No. 25,798 was enacted. It established a mechanism to reschedule debts resulting from unpaid mortgages, by creating a trust (paid by the Argentine Government) which would purchase the mortgage debts and reschedule the maturity date. Financial institutions were given until June 22, 2004 to accept said terms. This law was partially modified by Law No. 25,908 (enacted on July 13, 2004) which included various conditions referring to the incorporation into this system of the mortgage loans that were in judicial or private execution proceedings. The parties to secured loan agreements were given a term to express their adhesion to this system. This term was extended twice first by Executive Branch Decree No. 352/2004 for a period of sixty days and then by Law No. 26,062 effective as of November 4, 2005, which extended the foreclosures suspension for an additional 120 days, which was again extended for 90 days more by Law No. 26,084 and for 180 days more by Law No. 26,103.

 

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On November 8, 2006, Law No. 26,167 was enacted. It established a special proceeding to replace ordinary trials for the enforcement of some mortgage loans. These special proceedings give creditors ten days to inform the debtor of the amounts owed to them and agree with the debtor on the amount and terms of payment. In case the parties fail to reach an agreement, payment conditions are to be determined by the judge. Also, this law established the suspension of the execution of judicial judgments, judicial and out of court auctions, evictions and other proceedings related to the mortgage loans contemplated in this law.

Most mortgages executed by us provide that we are empowered to declare the anticipated expiration of the loan upon non-payment of an installment. This enables us to recover the unpaid amounts through the sale of the relevant property pursuant to the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code and Law No. 24,441.

Pursuant to Argentine law, fees and expenses related to collection procedures must be borne by the debtor, and the proceeds from any auction of the property may be used for the settlement of such obligation.

Although IRSA’s mortgages are U.S. dollar-denominated, Executive Branch Decree No. 214/2002 and Executive Branch Decree No. 762/2002 that amend the Public Emergency Law provide that monetary obligations in force as of January 7, 2002, resulting from agreements governed by private law and which provide for payments in U.S. dollars are subject to the following rules:

          financial obligations were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps.1.00 = US$1.00 plus the CER for commercial leases;

          from October 1, 2002 and until March 31, 2004 for residential leases, the obligations where the tenant is an individual and the dwelling is used as the family residence of permanent use were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps.1.00 = US$1.00 plus the CVS;

          if due to the application of these provisions, the amount of the installment became higher or lower than the amount at the moment of the payment, any of the parties could require an equitable adjustment of the price. If the parties did not reach an agreement, the judicial courts could decide on a case by case basis; and

          pursuant to Executive Branch Decree No. 117/2004 and Law No. 25,796 that amends Law No. 25,713, the CVS became unenforceable since April 1, 2004.

Protection for the Disabled Law. The Protection for the Disabled Law No. 22,431, enacted on March 20, 1981, as amended, provides that in connection with the construction and renovation of buildings, obstructions to access must be eliminated in order to enable access by handicapped individuals. In the construction of public buildings, entrances, transit pathways and adequate facilities for mobility impaired individuals must be provided for.

Buildings constructed before the enforcement of the Protection for the Disabled Law must be adapted to provide accesses, transit pathways and adequate facilities for mobility-impaired individuals. Those pre-existing buildings, which due to their architectural design may not be adapted to the use by mobility-impaired individuals, are exempted from the fulfillment of these requirements. The Protection for the Disabled Law provides that residential buildings must ensure access by mobility impaired individuals to elevators and aisles.

Credit Cards Law. Law No. 25,065, amended by Law No. 26,010 and Law No. 26,361, regulates different aspects of the business known as “credit card system.” The regulations impose minimum contractual contents and the approval thereof by the Industry, Commerce and Mining Secretary (Secretaría de Industria, Comercio y Minería de la Nación), as well as the limitations on the interest to be collected from users and the commissions charged the stores adhering to the system. The Credit Card Law applies to banking and non-banking cards, such as “Tarjeta Shopping”, issued by Tarshop.

Antitrust Law. Law No. 25,156, as amended, prevents trust practices and requires administrative authorization for transactions that according to the Antitrust Law constitute an economic concentration. According to this law, mergers, transfers of goodwill, acquisitions of property or rights over shares, capital or other convertible securities, or similar operations by which the acquirer controls or substantially influences a company, are considered as an economic concentration. Whenever an economic concentration involves a company or companies which exceed the accumulated sales volume by approximately Ps.200.0 million in Argentina; then the respective concentration should be submitted for approval to the Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia, or Antitrust Authority. The request for approval may be filed, either prior to the transaction or within a week after its completion.

When a request for approval is filed, the Antitrust Authority may (i) authorize the transaction, (ii) subordinate the transaction to the accomplishment of certain conditions, or (iii) reject the authorization.

The Antitrust Law provides that economic concentrations in which the transaction amount and the value of the assets absorbed, acquired, transferred or controlled in Argentina, do not exceed Ps.20.0 million are exempted from the administrative authorization. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the transactions effected during the prior 12-month period exceed in total Ps.20.0 million or Ps.60.0 million in the last 36 months, these transactions must be notified to the Antitrust Authority.

As the consolidated annual sales volume of APSA and IRSA exceed Ps.200.0 million, we should give notice to the Antitrust Authority of any concentration provided for by the Antitrust Law.

Environmental Regulation. IRSA’s activities are subject to a number of national, provincial and municipal environmental provisions. Section 41 of the Argentine Constitution, as amended in 1994, provides that all Argentine inhabitants have the right to a healthy and balanced environment fit for human development and have the duty to preserve it. Environmental damage shall bring about primarily the obligation to restore it as provided by applicable law. The authorities shall see to the protection of this right, the rational use of natural resources, the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage and of biodiversity, and shall also provide for environmental information and education. The National Government shall establish minimum standards for environmental protection whereas Provincial and Municipal Governments shall fix specific standards and regulatory provisions.

On November 6, 2009, the Argentine Congress passed Law No. 25,675. Such law regulates the minimum standards for the achievement of a sustainable environment and the preservation and protection of biodiversity and fixes environmental policy goals.

Law No. 25,675 establishes the activities that will be subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and certain requirements applicable thereto. In addition, such Law sets forth the duties and obligations that will be triggered by any damage to the environment and mainly provides for restoration of the environment to its former condition or, if that is not technically feasible, for payment of a compensation in lieu thereof. Such Law also fosters environmental education and provides for certain minimum reporting obligations to be fulfilled by natural and legal entities.

 

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On August 6, 2009, the Comisión Nacional de Valores issued General Resolution No. 559/2009 (“General Resolution No. 559/2009”) providing for the rules applicable to listed companies whose corporate purpose comprise activities regarded as risky for the environment, in order to keep the shareholders, investors and the general public informed about the fulfillment of current environmental regulations. As of the date hereof, such Resolution has not been regulated as provided for therein.

One of IRSA’s goals is that business be conducted at all times consistently with environmental laws and regulations.

For more information see Item 3 d. "Risk Factors - IRSA’s business is subject to extensive regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the future.

Property

As of June 30, 2011, most of IRSA’s property (consisting of rental properties in the office and retail real estate sectors, development properties primarily in the residential real estate sector, and shopping centers) are located in Argentina. IRSA leases its headquarters, located at Bolívar 108, C1066AAD and Moreno 877, piso 22, C1091AAQ Buenos Aires, Argentina, pursuant to a lease agreement that expires on February 28, 2014, respectively. IRSA does not currently lease any material properties other than the headquarters.

The following table sets forth certain information about IRSA’s properties, as of June 30, 2011:

Property (10)(12)

Date of Acquisition

Leasable/ Sale m2(1)

Location

Net Book Value Ps./000(2)

Encumbrance

Outstanding principal amount Ps./000

Maturity Date

Balance due at maturity

Rate

Use

Occupancy rate (11)

Intercontinental Plaza(3)

11/18/97

22,535

City of Buenos Aires

84,414

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

100.0%

Dock del Plata

11/15/06

809

City of Buenos Aires

3,184

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

0.0%

Bouchard 710

06/01/2005

15,014

City of Buenos Aires

65,772

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

76.4%

Bouchard 551

03/15/07

23,378

City of Buenos Aires

151,734

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

100.0%

Libertador 498

12/20/95

4,954

City of Buenos Aires

19,05

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

100.0%

Maipú 1300

09/28/95

10,28

City of Buenos Aires

38,979

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

94.5%

Madero 1020

12/21/95

101

City of Buenos Aires

229

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

100.0%

Suipacha 652/64

11/22/91

11,453

City of Buenos Aires

11,162

Mortgage(7)

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

95.0%

Costeros Dique IV

08/29/01

5,437

City of Buenos Aires

19,405

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

89.7%

Edificio República

04/28/08

19,884

City of Buenos Aires

222,128

Mortgage

104,164

Abr-13

25,504

annual nominal 12% over balances

Office Rental

65.5%

Dique IV, Juana Manso 295

12/02/1997

11,298

City of Buenos Aires

66,978

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

91.7%

Av. De Mayo 595/99

08/19/92

1,958

City of Buenos Aires

4,603

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

100.0%

Rivadavia 2768

09/19/91

274

City of Buenos Aires

230

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

0.0%

Sarmiento 517

01/12/1994

39

City of Buenos Aires

341

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

0.0%

Constitución 1111

06/16/94

312

City of Buenos Aires

919

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial Rental

0.0%

Della Paolera 265

08/27/07

14,873

City of Buenos Aires

156,546

-

-

-

-

-

Office Rental

100.0%

Museo Renault

12/06/2007

1,275

City of Buenos Aires

4,83

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial Rental

100.0%

Santa María del Plata

07/10/1997

60,1

City of Buenos Aires

12,496

-

-

-

-

-

Others Rentals

100.0%

Thames(3)

11/01/1997

33,191

Province of Buenos Aires

3,899

-

-

-

-

-

Others Rentals

0.0%

 

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Property (10)(12)

Date of Acquisition

Leasable/ Sale m2(1)

Location

Net Book Value Ps./000(2)

Encumbrance

Outstanding principal amount Ps./000

Maturity Date

Balance due at maturity

Rate

Use

Occupancy rate (11)

Thames(3)

11/01/1997

33,191

Province of Buenos Aires

3,899

-

-

-

-

-

Others Rentals

0.0%

Constitución 1159

01/16/94

2,072

City of Buenos Aires

5,173

-

-

--

--

-

Others Rentals

100.0%

Terreno Catalinas Norte

12/17/2009

N/A

City of Buenos Aires

102,666

-

-

-

-

-

Others Rentals

N/A

Predio San Martín

12/17/2009

80,028

City and Province of Bs. As.

69,994

Mortgage

94.4

May-14

31.6

7.5%

Others Rentals

100.0%

Other Properties(8)

N/A

N/A

City and Province of Bs. As.

3,134

Mortgage

-

-

-

-

Office Rentals

N/A

Alto Palermo Shopping(4)

11/23/97

18,629

City of Buenos Aires

145,684

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

100.0%

Abasto(4)

07/17/94

41,1

City of Buenos Aires

167,722

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

99.8%

Alto Avellaneda(4)

12/23/97

36,579

City of Avellaneda

78,338

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

95.8%

Paseo Alcorta(4)

06/06/1997

14,388

City of Buenos Aires

72,165

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

99.2%

Patio Bullrich(4)

10/01/1998

11,736

City of Buenos Aires

93,545

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

99.7%

Alto Noa(4)

03/29/95

18,869

City of Salta

22,5

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

99.9%

Buenos Aires Design(4)

11/18/97

18,621

City of Buenos Aires

10,059

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

100.0%

Alto Rosario Shopping (4)

11/09/2004

28,649

City of Rosario

78,263

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

97.1%

Mendoza Plaza Shopping (4)

12/02/1994

40,548

City of Mendoza

83,104

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

93.1%

Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera(4)

12/31/06

15,541

City of Córdoba

67,294

Anticresis

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

98.3%

Dot Baires Shopping (4)

12/01/2006

49,75

City of Buenos Aires

575,358

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center

100%

Neuquén Project(4)

07/06/1999

N/A

Province of Neuquén

12,298

-

-

-

-

-

Shopping Center (in construction)

N/A

Soleil

07/06/1999

14,033

Province of Buenos Aires

68,578

Mortage

55.9

Jul-17

51.8

5%

Shopping Center (in construction)

91.9%

Abril/Baldovinos

01/03/1995

1,408,905

Province of Buenos Aires

1,085

-

-

-

-

-

Residential Communities

N/A

El Encuentro

11/18/97

125,889

Province of Buenos Aires

5,918

-

-

-

-

-

Residential Communities

N/A

Puerto Retiro(3)

05/18/97

82,051

City of Buenos Aires

54,343

-

-

-

-

-

Land Reserve

N/A

Terreno Baicom

12/23/2009

6,905

City of Buenos Aires

4,459

-

-

-

-

-

Land Reserve

N/A

Santa María del Plata

07/10/1997

715,951

City of Buenos Aires

140,414

-

-

-

-

-

Land Reserve

N/A

Terreno Torres de Rosario (4)

04/30/99

31

City of Rosario

16,041

-

-

-

-

-

Land Reserve

N/A

Canteras Natal Crespo

07/27/05

4,300,000

Province of Córdoba

5,706

-

-

-

-

-

Land Reserve

N/A

Patio Olmos (4)

09/25/07

5,147

Province of Córdoba

32,949

-

-

-

-

-

City of Buenos Aires

N/A

Others Reserves of Land(6)

N/A

14,385,436

City and Province of Buenos Aires

86,379

-

-

-

-

-

Land Reserve

N/A

 

 

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Property (10)(12)

Date of Acquisition

Leasable/ Sale m2(1)

Location

Net Book Value Ps./000(2)

Encumbrance

Outstanding principal amount Ps./000

Maturity Date

Balance due at maturity

Rate

Use

Occupancy rate (11)

Residential apartments, communities and others(9)

N/A

N/A

City and Province of Bs.As.

217,837

-

-

-

-

-

Residential apartments and others

N/A

Hotel Llao Llao

06/01/1997

24

City of Bariloche

82,424

-

-

-

-

-

Hotel

43.7%

Hotel Intercontinental (3)

11/01/1997

37,6

City of Buenos Aires

55,825

-

-

-

-

-

Hotel

62.4%

Hotel Sheraton Libertador

03/01/1998

17,463

City of Buenos Aires

41,988

Mortgage

20,028

Mar-10

19,266

Libor 6M + 700 pb

Hotel

78.5%

Bariloche Plot of Land

12/01/2006

N/A

Province of Rio Negro

21,9

Mortgage

-

-

-

-

Hotel

N/A

 

(1)   Total leasable area for each property. Excludes common areas and parking spaces.

(2)   Cost of acquisition or development (adjusted as discussed in Note 2.c. to the audited financial statements), plus improvements, less accumulated depreciation, less allowances as of December 31, 2009.

(3)   Through IBSA.

(4)   Through Alto Palermo.

(5)   Directly through IRSA and indirectly through IBSA.

(6)   Includes the following land reserves: Pilar and Terreno Torre Jardín IV, Terreno Pontevedra; Isla Sirgadero; Mariano Acosta, Intercontinental Plaza II, advance purchase San Luis and Merlo (through SRSA), Zetol and Vista al Muelle (through Liveck) and Terreno Caballito, the Coto project, C. Gardel 3128/34, Agüero 596, Zelaya 3102 and Conil (through Alto Palermo).

(7)   As security for compliance with the construction of the future building to be constructed in a plot of land in Vicente Lopez, Province or Buenos Aires and transfer of the future units, the company’s property located at Suipacha 652 was mortgaged.

(8)   Includes the following properties: Abril and Alto Palermo Park.

(9)   Includes the following properties: Torres Renoir I, Torres Jardín, Edificios Cruceros, San Martín de Tours, Rivadavia 2768, Swap receivables Terreno Caballito (Cyrsa), Swap receivables Terreno Caballito (KOAD) Torre Caballito, Horizons.

(10) All assets are owned by IRSA or through any our subsidiary.

(11) Percentage of occupation of each property. The land reserves are assets that the company remains in the portfolio for future development.

(12) Does not include properties held outside of Argentina through our investments in Metropolitan, Hersha and Liveck.

 

Insurance

IRSA carries insurance policies with insurance companies that it considers to be financially sound. IRSA purchases multiple peril insurance for the shopping centers covering fire and negligence liability, electrical or water damages, theft and business interruption. IRSA has submitted a limited number of claim reports under the shopping center insurance, including a claim for a reported loss caused by fire in Alto Avellaneda Shopping on March 5, 2006 and, as of this date IRSA has been able to recover substantially all such claims from the insurance companies.

In our Development and Sale of Properties segment, IRSA only maintains insurance when it retains ownership of the land under development or when IRSA develops the property itself. The liability and fire insurance policies cover potential risks such as property damage, business interruption, fire, falls, collapse, lightning and gas explosion,. Such insurance policies contain specifications, limits and deductibles which we believe are customary. IRSA maintains insurance policies for the properties after the end of construction only if it retains ownership, primarily in the Offices and Other Properties segment.

IRSA carries insurance for directors and officers covering management's civil liability, as well as legally mandated insurance, including employee personal injury. IRSA does not provide life or disability insurance for its employees as benefits. IRSA believes its insurance policies are adequate to protect it against the risks for which it is covered. Nevertheless, no assurances can be given that the insurance amount purchased by IRSA will be enough to protect itself from significant losses. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to IRSA’s Business.” Some potential losses are not covered by insurance, and certain kinds of insurance coverage may become prohibitively expensive.

 

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C. Organizational Structure

Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies

The following table includes a description of our subsidiaries and affiliated companies as of June 30, 2011:

Subsidiaries

Effective Ownership and Voting Power Percentage

Property/Activity

 

 

 

Cactus Argentina S.A.

80.00%

This company represents our strategic alliance with Cactus Feeders Inc. and Tyson Foods Inc. for feed lot production. It owns a 170-hectare farm located in the district of Villa Mercedes in the Province of San Luis. It will have the capacity to support 75,000 head of beef cattle per year, in cycles of approximately 28,000 head each.

 

 

 

Agro-Uranga S.A.

35.72%

An agriculture, dairy and beef cattle company which owns two farms (“Las Playas” and “San Nicolás”) covering 8,299 hectares in the provinces of Santa Fe and Córdoba, and approximately 1,434 beef cattle head.

 

 

 

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

65.85%

A leading agricultural web site which provides information about markets and services of economic and financial consulting through the Internet. The company has begun to expand the range of commercial services offered to the agricultural sector by developing direct sales of supplies, grain brokerage services and beef cattle operations.

 

 

 

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima

 

57.70%(3)

It is a leading Argentine company devoted to the development and management of real estate.

 

 

 

BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas

 

35.75%(4)

BrasilAgro is mainly involved in four areas: sugar cane, grains and cotton, forestry activities, and livestock.

 

 

 

Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A.

 

79.98%(1)

EAASA a company that owns a cold storage plant in Santa Rosa, Province of La Pampa, with capacity to slaughter and process approximately 9,500 cattle head per month.

 

 

 

Agrology S.A.

100%

Agrology S.A. is involved in contributions, association or investment of capital in individuals or companies organized or to be organized in Argentina or abroad through the purchase and sale of bonds, shares, debentures and any kind of securities and commercial paper under any of the systems or forms created or to be created, and to the management and administration of the capital stock it owns on companies controlled by it.

 

 

 

FyO Trading S.A.

67.09%(2)

FyO Trading S.A.’s purpose is to engage, in its own name or on behalf of or associated with third parties, in activities related to the production of agricultural products and raw materials, export and import of agricultural products and national and international purchases and sales of agricultural products and raw materials.

 

 

 

Agrotech S.A.

100%(3)

Agrotech S.A. is involved in contributions, association or investment of capital in individuals or companies organized or to be organized in Argentina or abroad through the purchase and sale of bonds, shares, debentures and any kind of securities and commercial paper under any of the systems or forms created or to be created, and to the management and administration of the capital stock it owns on companies controlled by it.

 

 

 

Northagro S.A.

100%(3)

Northagro S.A. is involved in contributions, association or investment of capital in individuals or companies organized or to be organized in Argentina or abroad through the purchase and sale of bonds, shares, debentures and any kind of securities and commercial paper under any of the systems or forms created or to be created, and to the management and administration of the capital stock it owns on companies controlled by it.

 

 

 

Pluriagro S.A.

100%(3)

Pluriagro S.A. is involved in contributions, association or investment of capital in individuals or companies organized or to be organized in Argentina or abroad through the purchase and sale of bonds, shares, debentures and any kind of securities and commercial paper under any of the systems or forms created or to be created, and to the management and administration of the capital stock it owns on companies controlled by it.

(1) Includes the interest in Cactus.
(2) Includes Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.’s interest.
(3) Includes the interest in Agrology S.A.
(4) See note 2.b) of our Financial Statements.

 

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The following is IRSA’s organizational chart and its principal subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011:

 

 

 

(1)   23.66% owned by Intercontinental Hotels Corporation.

(2)   50% owned by the Sutton Group.

(3)   20% owned by Hoteles Sheraton de Argentina.

 

 

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D. Property, plants and equipment

Overview of Agricultural Properties

As of June 30, 2011, we owned, together with our subsidiaries, 35 farms, which have a total surface area of 646,237 hectares.

The following table sets forth our properties’ size (in hectares), primary current use and book value. The market value of farmland is generally higher the closer a farm is located to Buenos Aires:  

Owned Farms as of June 30,  2011 

 

Facility

Province

Country

Gross Size

Date of Acquisition

Primary current use

Net Carrying value

 

 

 

 

(in hectares)

 

 

(Ps. Millions) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

La Adela

Buenos Aires

Argentina

1,054

Original

Crops

9.8

2

El Invierno

La Pampa

Argentina

1,946

Jun-05

Crops

9.3

3

El Tigre

La Pampa

Argentina

8,365

Apr-03

Crops/Milk

35.0

4

San Pedro

Entre Ríos

Argentina

6,022

Sep-05

Crops/Beef Cattle

48.1

5/6

Santa Bárbara/La Gramilla

San Luis

Argentina

7,052

Nov-97

Crops under irrigation

20.2

7

Cactus Argentina S.A.

San Luis

Argentina

170

Dec-97

Feed lot

22.6

8/9

Las Playas/San Nicolás (2)

Córdoba / Santa Fe

Argentina

2,965

May-97

Crops/Milk/Beef Cattle

15.0

10

La Esmeralda

Santa Fe

Argentina

9,370

Jun-98

Crops/Beef Cattle

11.5

11

Las Vertientes

Córdoba

Argentina

4

-

Silo

0.5

12

La Suiza

Chaco

Argentina

41,993

Jun-98

Beef Cattle

35.9

13/14

8 de Julio/Carmen

Santa Cruz

Argentina

100,911

May-07/Sep-08

Sheep Production

10.5

15

El Recreo

Catamarca

Argentina

12,394

May-95

Beef Cattle/Natural Woodlands

1.3

16

Los Pozos

Salta

Argentina

240,858

May-95

Beef Cattle/Crops/Natural Woodlands

92.5

17

La Esperanza

La Pampa

Argentina

980

Mar-08

Crops

4.3

18

Puertas de Luján

Buenos Aires

Argentina

115

Dec-08

Other

11.3

19/20/

21/22/

23/ 24

Las Londras/San Cayetano/San Rafael/La Fon Fon/ 4 Vientos/ La Primavera

Santa Cruz

Bolivia

16,256

Nov-08/Jan-11

Crops

153.3

25 

Jerovia (3)

Boquerón

Paraguay

22,789

Feb-09

Natural Woodlands

45.7

26

Estab. Mendoza

Lujan de Cuyo

Argentina

943

Mar. ´11

 

6.8

27/35

BrasilAgro(4)

 

Brazil

172,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

646,237

 

 

533.6

 

(1)     Acquisition costs plus improvements and furniture necessary for the production, less depreciation.

(2)     Hectares and carrying amount in proportion to our 35.72% interest in Agro-Uranga S.A.

(3)     Hectares and carrying amount in proportion to our 50.00% interest in Cresca S.A through Agrology S.A.

(4)     See the section “Overview of BrasilAgro´s Properties”.

Overview of BrasilAgro´s Properties

As of June 30, 2011, we owned, together with our subsidiaries, 9 farms, which have a total surface area of 172,050 hectares, Acquired at a highly convenient value compared to the average of the region, all of them with a great appreciation potential.

Properties

Place

Total Area

Use

Price of acquisition

(ha)

(R$ MM)

São Pedro Farm

Chapadão do Céu/GO

2.447

Sugar Cane

R$ 9,90

Cremaq Farm

Baixa Grande Ribeiro/PI

32.702

Grane

R$ 42,00

Jatobá Farm (1)

Jaborandi/BA

31.606

Grane and Cotton

R$ 33,00

Alto Taquari Farm

Alto Taquari/MT

5.186

Sugar Cane

R$ 33,20

Araucária Farm

Mineiros/GO

9.682

Sugar Cane

R$ 70,40

Chaparral Farm

Correntina/BA

37.182

Grane and Cotton

R$ 47,80

Nova Buriti Farm

Januária/MG

24.247

Florestal

R$ 21,50

Preferência Farm

Barreiras/BA

17.799

Beef Cattle

R$ 9,50

Horizontina Farm

Tasso Fragoso/MA

14.359

Grane

R$ 37,20

 

Total

175.210

 

R$ 304,50

 

 Total Owned by BrasilAgro (1)

172.050

 

R$ 301,20

 

(1) Jatobá is owned  by Jaborandi S.A., in which we own 90% of its equity and Maeda group poses the remaining 10%.

(2) After new measurement of our properties we adjusted the total and arable area to 174,149 hectares and 127,723 hectares, respectively.

 

Overview of Real Estate Properties

For information about our Real Estate Properties, please see “Item 4.B Business Overwiew- Real Estate Business-Office and Other Non Shopping Center Rental Properties-Properties”. 

Insurance

Agricultural Business

We carry insurance policies with insurance companies that we consider to be financially sound.

 

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We employ multi-risk insurance for our farming facilities and industrial properties, which covers property damage, negligence liability, fire, falls, collapse, lightning and gas explosion, electrical and water damages, theft, and business interruption.

Such insurance policies have specifications, limits and deductibles which we believe are customary. Nevertheless, they do not cover damages to our crops.

We carry directors and officer’s insurance covering management’s civil liability, as well as legally mandated insurance, including employee personal injury.

We also provide life or disability insurance for our employees as benefits.

We believe our insurance policies are adequate to protect us against the risks for which we are covered. Nevertheless, some potential losses are not covered by insurance and certain kinds of insurance coverage may become prohibitively expensive.

The types of insurance used by us are the following:

Insured property

Risk covered

Amount insured in Thousand of

Book value in Thousand of

 

 

Pesos

Pesos

Buildings, machinery, silos and furniture

Theft, fire and technical insurance

204,670

46,630

Vehicles

Theft, fire and civil and third parties liability

4,985

1,949

 

Real Estate Business

For information about Real Estate insurances, please see “Item 4.B Business Overview Real Estate Business-Office and other non shopping center rental properties-Insurance.”

Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 5. Operating financial review and prospects

A. Consolidated operating results

The following management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this annual report. This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These forward-looking statements include such words as, “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” and similar language. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including without limitation those set forth elsewhere in this annual report. See Item 3 d. d. “Risk Factors” for a more complete discussion of the economic and industry-wide factors relevant to us and the opportunities and challenges as a result of the global economic crisis, and risks on which we are focused.

For purposes of the following discussion, unless otherwise specified, references to fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009 relate to the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

Effective October 1, 2008, we started consolidating the accounts of IRSA after a series of acquisitions, which increased our ownership interest in IRSA to 54.01%. Accordingly, the consolidated statement of income for the year ended June 30, 2009 includes (i) the results of IRSA as an equity investee from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008; and (ii) the results of operations of IRSA consolidated into ours for nine months from October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. The consolidated statement of income for the year ended June 30, 2008 is not comparable to either the June 30, 2009 or 2010 in this regard since it only includes the results of IRSA as it was an equity investee for the whole period.

For a discussion of results of operations of IRSA and to assist in understanding changes in the real estate business, please see Item 5 Operating and financial review and prospects  in IRSA's  Annual Report on Form 20-F for IRSA the year ended June 30, 2011 which is publicly available on SEC's website (www.sec.gov). The discussion and analysis of IRSA is for the full annual periods ended June 30, 2011 compared to June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2010 compared to June 30, 2009.  

The management's discussion and analysis  of IRSA’s operating financial review and prospects included in IRSA's 20-F for the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is referred only on a supplemental basis only.

We maintain our financial books and records in Pesos. Except as mentioned in the following paragraph, we prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with Argentine GAAP and the regulations of the Comisión Nacional de Valores which differ in significant respects from U.S. GAAP. These differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the financial statements as well as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP and Regulation S-X of the SEC. See Note 29 to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this annual report for a description of the principal differences between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP, as they relate to us, and reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of our net income and shareholders’ equity.

In order to comply with the regulations of the Argentine Securities Commission, we discontinued adjustment for inflation as of March 1, 2003 and we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities on a non-discounted basis. These accounting practices differ from the Argentine GAAP. However, we consider that those departures have not had a significant impact on our financial statements.

Effects of inflation

From 1997 until the end of year 2001, the Argentine government’s policies substantially reduced the level of inflation. Therefore, during that period inflation did not significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations. The following are annual inflation rates since 2002, published by the Argentine Ministry of Economy and Production:

 

 

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Year ended June 30,

Consumer Price

Index

Wholesale Price

Index

     

2002

28.4

88.2

2003

10.2

8.1

2004

4.9

8.6

2005

9.0

7.7

2006

11.0

12.1

2007

8.8

9.4

2008

9.3

13.8

2009

5.26

5.4

2010

11.0

15.2

2011

9.67

12.5

 

The increase in inflation may erode our present macroeconomic stability, causing a negative impact on our operations. The wholesale price index increased by 8.48% in the first eight months of 2011, and the Consumer Price Index increased 5.63% in the same period.

Effects of interest rate fluctuations

Most of our U.S.dollar denominated debt accrues interest at a fixed rate. An increase in interest rates will not necessary result in a significant increase in our financial costs and may not materially affect our financial condition and our results of operations.

Effects of foreign currency fluctuations

A significant portion of our financial debt is denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, a devaluation of the Argentine Peso against the U.S.dollar would increase our U.S. dollar- denominated indebtedness measured in Pesos and materially affect our results of operations. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations significantly increase the risk of default on our mortgages and lease receivables. Due to the fact that many of our customers have their cash flows in Pesos, a fluctuation of exchange rate may increase their U.S.dollar-denominated liabilities. Foreign currency exchange restrictions that may be imposed by the Argentine Government could prevent or restrict our access to U.S. dollars, affecting our ability to service our U.S. dollar denominated liabilities.

Factors Affecting Comparability

We describe below certain factors affecting the comparability of our results of operations from period to period. These factors are based upon currently available information and do not represent all of the factors that are relevant to an understanding of our current and future results of operations. For ease of presentation, we divided these factors into factors affecting comparability within our Agricultural business and Real estate business, respectively.

In addition, our results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2009 were affected by the consolidation of the results of operations of IRSA as from October 1, 2008. Prior to October 1, 2008, our investment in IRSA was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Thus, our results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2008 are not fully comparable to the results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2009, 2010 and 2011 in regards to the Real estate business.

Agricultural Business

Purchase and Sales of Farmlands

Our strategy includes the identification, acquisition, exploitation and selective disposition of rural properties that have attractive prospects for long-term value appreciation.  As a part of this strategy, from time to time, we purchase and sell farmlands. The acquisition or disposition of farmlands in any given period may make the production results of that period difficult to compare to those of other periods.

Seasonality

Like any other agribusiness company, our business activities are inherently seasonal. Harvest and sales of grains (corn, soybean and sunflower) in general take place from February to June. Wheat is harvested from December to January. With respect to our international market, climate conditions in Bolivia allow a double season of soybean, corn and sorghum production and, accordingly, these crops are harvested in April and October, while wheat and sunflower are harvested during August and September, respectively. Other segments of our activities, such as our sales of cattle and milk and our forestry activities, are not as influenced by seasonal factors. However, the production of beef and milk is generally higher during the second quarter, when pasture conditions are more favorable. Therefore, there may be significant variations in results from one quarter to the other.

Real Estate Business

Recent Sale of 80% of our Consumer Finance Business

In recent years, we have operated an important consumer financing business through our subsidiary Metroshop and our affiliate Tarshop. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009, 2010 and 2011, this consumer financing business represented 45.5%, 36.9% and 33.8%, respectively, of APSA’s revenues. In December 2009, we entered into an agreement for the sale of 80% of Tarshop’s stock to Banco Hipotecario for US$26.8 million. On August 30, 2010, the Central Bank notified Banco Hipotecario of the approval of the transaction, and the transaction was closed on September 13, 2010. Immediately after the sale, our interest in Tarshop was reduced to 20% of its capital stock. Because we sold 80% of Tarshop in September 2010, our results for fiscal year 2011 will not be comparable to our results in past fiscal years.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepared our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Argentine GAAP. The critical accounting policies are policies important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and operating results, and which require management to make difficult and subjective judgments that are inherently uncertain. Based on this definition, we have identified the following significant accounting policies as critical to the understanding of our financial statements. The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates and judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time these estimates and judgments are made. We continually evaluate our judgments, estimates and assumptions. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial statements will be affected. We believe the following to be our more significant critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements:

 

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          business combinations;

          provision for allowances and contingencies;

          impairment of long-lived assets;

          intangible assets – concession rights;

          derivative instruments;

          deferred income tax;

          minimum presumed income tax (“MPIT”); and

          negative goodwill, net.

Business combinations

Significant acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method, the purchase price is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based on their respective fair values in accordance with the provisions of RT No. 18. In making estimates of fair values, management utilizes a number of various sources.

 

When we acquire properties, for fair value estimation purposes, we also consider information about each property obtained as a result of pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities. We allocate a portion of the purchase price to tangible assets including the fair value of the building on an as-if-vacant basis and to land determined either by real estate tax assessments, third-party appraisals or other relevant data. Generally we determine the as-if-vacant value by using a replacement cost method. Also, a portion of the purchase price is allocated to above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining noncancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market and below-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of or an addition to rental income over the remaining noncancelable terms of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the lease intangibles would be charged or credited to income. A portion of the purchase price is also allocated to the value of leases acquired and management utilizes independent sources or management's determination of the relative fair values of the respective in-place lease values. Our estimates are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. We also estimate costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related costs. Other intangible assets acquired may include tenant relationships which are valued based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with the respective tenant. We have not identified any lessee with whom it has developed a type of relationship allowing the recognition of an intangible asset. As far as banking operations are concerned, identifiable intangible assets, comprised of core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, represent the net present value of the future economy.

In some instances, the determination of fair values requires management to make significant assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset. Actual timing and amount of net cash flows from revenues and expenses related to that asset over time may differ materially from those initial estimates, and if the timing is delayed significantly or if the net cash flows decline significantly, the asset could become impaired.

 

Provisions for allowances and contingencies

We provide for losses relating to mortgage and accounts receivable. The allowance for losses is based on the management’s assessment of various factors, including the customers’ credit risk, historical trends and other information. Although our management uses the information available to make assessments, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if future economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used at the time of the determination. Our management has considered all events and/or transactions subject to reasonable and standard estimation procedures. The consolidated financial statements reflect these considerations.

We have certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving labor and other matters. We accrue liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are based on developments to date, our estimate of the outcomes of these matters and our lawyers’ experience in contesting, litigating and settling other matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes better defined, there may be changes in the estimates of future costs, which could have material effect on our future results of operations and financial condition or liquidity.

We believe that this accounting policy is a “critical accounting policy” because if the future conditions were materially different from the assumptions used to make the assessments, it might cause a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Impairment of long-lived assets

We periodically evaluate the carrying value of our long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We consider the carrying value of a long-lived asset to be impaired when the expected cash flows from the asset may be separately identified and are lower than their carrying value. In such case, a loss would be recognized based on the amount that the carrying value exceeds the long lived asset’s market value. We determine market value principally by using valuations made by independent valuation experts.

A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed when there is a subsequent change in estimates used to compute the fair market value of the asset. In that event, the new carrying value of the asset is the lower of its fair market value or the net carrying value the asset would have had if no impairment had been recognized. Both the impairment charge and the impairment reversal are recognized in earnings.

 

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Agricultural Business

We believe that the accounting policy concerning the impairment of long-lived assets is a critical accounting policy, because considerable judgment is necessary to determine the fair value of farms. Although farms are non-depreciable assets, in determining these values we consider: (i) their geographical location and climate; (ii) the conditions and features of the soil; (iii) the kind and quality of any improvements made; and (iv) their exploitation and return potential.

Real Estate Business

We believe that the accounting estimate related to asset impairment is a “critical accounting estimate” because:  

          it is highly susceptible to change from period to period because it requires company management and/or independent appraisers to make assumptions such as, future sales and cost of sale, future vacancy rates and future prices, which requires significant adjustments because actual prices and vacancy rates have fluctuated in the past and are expected to continue to do so; and

          the impact that recognizing an impairment would have on assets reported on IRSA’s balance sheet as well as on the results of its operations could be material.

With respect to our Hotel segment, the discounted cash flows methodology was applied by taking the forecasts of each hotel’s cash flow over our remaining useful life and discounting such estimated amounts at rates according to risk, location and other relevant factors. The cash flows to be discounted considered revenues per room, per guest, per additional charge as well as the fixed and variable expenditures related to the transaction. Seasonal or exceptional issues that adversely impacted on the result of hotel occupancy rates for the last year were not considered in the analyses.

Shopping centers were valued according to the rent value method. We calculated discount rates considering each property’s location, the comparability with other properties in the market, our historic rental income, vacancy rates and cash flow. The average discount rates we used was 11.69%. As in the case of offices, cash flows of results after income taxes and depreciation were considered, analyzing the periods for the remaining useful life of each asset.

 

We used the open market method for determining the fair market value of our land reserves and inventories. We estimated the value of each site by taking into consideration the value of the property according to its surface area and location and construction potential, as well as the availability of inventory less cost to sale.

 

Intangible assets – concession rights

We recorded the concession from the Province of Salta, in northern Argentina, received upon our acquisition of Agropecuaria Anta S.A. (“Agropecuaria Anta”) as an amortizable intangible asset at its fair value. Concession rights are amortized over the life of the concession, which was set at 35 years, with an option to extend it for an additional 29-year period. Amortization began at the time of the start-up of operations, which occurred during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.

This intangible asset will be tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value based on future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss will be recognized. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the intangible asset over its future discounted cash flows. Judgment is used in assessing whether the carrying amount of intangible assets is not expected to be recoverable over their remaining useful lives. The determination of the fair value requires significant management judgment including estimating future production and sales volumes, selling prices and costs, changes in working capital, investments in property and equipment and the selection of an appropriate discount rate. Sensitivities of these fair value estimates to changes in assumptions for production and sales volumes, selling prices and costs are also tested.

Derivative instruments

We record all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities on our balance sheet at fair value. We record changes in the fair value of derivatives in the statement of income.

Deferred income tax

We record income taxes using the deferred tax liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recorded or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. “Technical Resolution No. 17” requires companies to record an impairment allowance for that component of net deferred tax assets which is not recoverable. We have treated the differences between the price-level restated amounts of assets and liabilities and their historical basis as permanent differences for deferred income tax calculation purposes.

At year-end there are temporary net liabilities (tax liabilities) mainly originated in the beef cattle valuation and the sale and replacement of fixed assets. Our Management has made estimates that allow us to recognize this deferred tax.

We believe that the accounting estimate related to deferred income tax is a “critical accounting estimate” because:

          it is highly susceptible to change from period to period because it requires management to make assumptions, such as future revenues and expenses, exchange rates and inflation, among others; and

          the impact that calculating income tax using this method would have on assets or liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheet as well as on the income tax expense reported in our consolidated statement of income could be material.

Minimum presumed income tax (“MPIT”)

We calculate the minimum presumed income tax provision by applying the current 1% rate on computable assets at the end of the year. This tax complements the income tax. Our tax obligation each year will coincide with the highest amount due under either of these two taxes. However, if the minimum presumed income tax  provision exceeds income tax in a given year, the amount in excess of income tax can be offset against income tax arising in any of the following ten years.

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We have recognized the minimum presumed income tax provision paid in previous years as a credit as we estimate that it will offset with future years’ income tax.

We believe that the accounting policy relating to the minimum presumed income tax provision is a “critical accounting policy” because it requires management to make estimates and assumptions with respect to our future results that are highly susceptible to change from period to period, and as such the impact on our financial position and results of operations could be material.

Negative goodwill, net

Negative goodwill, net represents the net effect of goodwill and negative goodwill arising out of business combinations.

 

 Negative goodwill:

 

Negative goodwill represents the excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost. Under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, acquired intangible assets are assigned a zero value. Negative goodwill is accounted for as follows: (i) the portion of negative goodwill related to future expected losses is recognized in income in the same periods losses are incurred; (ii) the amount exceeding the interest over the non monetary assets is recognized in income at acquisition date; and (iii) the amount not in excess of the equity interest over the non monetary assets is recognized as negative goodwill and amortized under the straight line method over the weighted average useful lives of the identifiable assets of the acquiree, not exceeding 20 years.

 

 Goodwill: 

 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable assets and is amortized under the straight-line method over the weighted average useful life of the main tangible assets acquired.

The carrying amount does not exceed their respective estimated recoverable value at the end of this year.

Principal differences between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP

The principal differences, other than inflation accounting, between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP are related to the following:

          the impact of certain U.S. GAAP adjustments on equity investees;

          the accounting for available-for-sale securities;

          the deferral of certain pre-operating expenses under Argentine GAAP which are expensed as incurred under U.S. GAAP;

          the accounting for a mortgage payable with no stated interest rate;

          the accounting for securitization programs;

          the application of certain U.S. GAAP adjustments to the estimation of the fair value of net assets acquired;

          the present-value accounting;

          the reversal of previously recognized impairment losses losses;

          the accounting for troubled debt restructuring;

          the accounting for real estate barter transactions;

          the valuation of inventories;

          the accounting for software obtained for internal use;

          the accounting for increasing rate debt;

          the recognition of the put option for the sale of shares of Metropolitan

          the effect of the reversal of capitalized financial costs.

          the disposal of business

          the accounting for investment in Hersha Hospitality Trust and TGLT

          the accounting for IRSA Step acquisition

          the accounting for warrants

          the acquisition of non-controlling interest in APSA

          the acquisition of non-controlling interest in IRSA

          the allowance for loan losses of credit card portfolio of Metroshop

 

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          the amortization of fee related to Series II of APSA Non-Convertible Notes

          the appraisal revaluation of fixed assets

          the debtor’s accounting for a modification of APSA convertible debt instruments

          the deferred revenues – insurance and origination fees

          the depreciation of fixed assets

          the differences in basis relating to purchase accounting

          the effect of US GAAP adjustments on management fee

          the elimination of gain on acquisition of non-controlling interest

          revenue recognition – deferred commissions

          revenue recognition – scheduled rent increases

          the reversal of gain recognized for assets held for sale

          the reversal of loss (gain) from valuation of real estate inventories at net realizable value

          the effects on deferred income tax of the above-mentioned reconciling items, as appropriate; and

          the effect on non-controlling interest of the above-mentioned reconciling items, as appropriate.

In addition, certain other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP have been included in the U.S. GAAP reconciliation. See Note 28 to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this annual report.

Net income under Argentine GAAP for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was approximately Ps. 212.6 million, Ps.185.4 million, and Ps. 124.6 million, respectively, compared to approximately Ps. 758.8 million, Ps. 193.4 million and Ps.116.6 million, respectively, under U.S. GAAP. Shareholders’ equity under Argentine GAAP as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, was Ps. 2,213.5 million and Ps. 1,968.2 million, respectively, compared to Ps. 2,461.5 million and Ps. 1,857.7 million, respectively, under U.S. GAAP.

Segment Information

We are required to disclose segment information in accordance with RT 18. RT 18 establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires reporting of selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. Operating segments are components of a company about which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker(s) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The statement also establishes standards for related disclosures about a company’s products and services, geographical areas and major customers.

As discussed in Note 2.b) to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, during fiscal year 2009 we acquired an additional 11.57% equity interest in IRSA and increased its ownership interest to 53.7%. Thus, effective October 1, 2008, we started consolidating the accounts of IRSA on a line-by-line basis.

In December 2010, we made a capital contribution to Cactus, increasing our equity interest to 80% and gained control over the entity. This entity is primarily involved in agro-industrial and industrial-related activities which require further processes to the cattle primary operations. Cactus owns a slaughter house which processes meat sourced from our own cattle or other third parties as needed. Cattle is fed in Cactus's feedlots prior to being slaughtered and processed.

 

Upon gaining control of the entity and started receiving consolidating information for Cactus, the chief operating decision maker(s) revised its internal reporting structure and made the following changes:

 

-          The slaughtering and processing of meat and its associated feedlot operations are considered a separate business -although related- and is reviewed separately as such by the chief operating decision maker(s). These activities are referred to in the reporting to the chief operating decision maker(s) as "Slaughtering and Feedlot business";

 

-          Our agricultural business now includes only farming activities or primary activities which do not have any industrial or industrial-related processes;

 

-          The "Agriculture business and the Slaughtering and Feedlot business" comprises our Agribusiness activities; and,

 

-          The Real Estate Business remained unchanged.

 

Each of the Agriculture, Slaughtering and Feedlot, and Real Estate businesses comprises several reportable segments which are described in detail further below. These changes in the current internal reporting structure have been retroactively reflected in the segment information of prior years. However, for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Slaughtering and Feedlot business does not include the consolidated accounts of Cactus because we did not have control of the entity for those periods. Rather Cactus is reflected as an equity-method investee for those periods and performance measured based on the gain or loss from the equity investee.

 

Following is a description of the reportable segments within our Agricultural Slaughtering/ Feed Lot and Real Estate businesses.

A.  Agriculture business

 

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Our agricultural operations are conducted through six business segments organized primarily on a product-line basis, with each segment offering a variety of different but interrelated products. Our agricultural operations are subject to various risks, including but not limited to market prices for commodities, weather conditions and environmental concerns. One of our cornerstones is the transformation of farmland through its agricultural activities. Ultimately, we may sell farmland to make a profit from land value appreciation opportunities and which, in the judgment of management, are a surplus to our primary operations. Gains on the sale of farmland properties are presented in “Sales of farmlands” in the consolidated statements of income.

For all years presented our principal operations were located in Argentina, our country of domicile. For the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, our international operations were concentrated in Brazil through our equity investment in BrasilAgro. As discussed above, for the year ended June 30, 2011, we continued its business in Brazil while expanding our international operations to Bolivia and Paraguay.

Our business segments within the Agriculture business are as follows:

          The Crops Segment includes the planting and harvesting and sale of fine and coarse grains and oilseeds, including wheat, corn, soybeans and sunflowers.

          The Beef Cattle Segment consists of the raising and fattening of beef cattle from our own cattle stock and the purchase and fattening of beef cattle for sale to meat processors.

          The Milk Segment consists of the production of milk for sale to dairy companies.

          Others Segment consists of services and leasing of our farms to third parties and brokerage activities.

          Farmland Sales Segment consists of gains from the sale of farmland to profit from land value appreciation opportunities as part of our land transformation objectives.

          Non-Operating Segment includes gains or losses from equity investees and depreciation for corporate assets.

We evaluate the performance of our Agriculture business segments based on gross income (loss) from agricultural production plus gross income from sales - including sales of products and farmland - less selling and administrative expenses, plus unrealized gains or losses on inventories. The column titled “Sub-Total Agriculture business” represents the addition of the segment gains or losses from the Crops (Domestic and International, as applicable), Beef Cattle, Milk, Feedlot (as applicable), Others and Farmland Sales Segments. Excluded from total segment gains or losses are the gains or losses from our other equity investees included in the Non-Operating Segment.

Accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Intercompany transactions between segments, if any, are eliminated.

B.  Slaughtering / Feed lot business

Our slaughtering / Feed lot operations are conducted through our subsidiary Cactus. This segment’s main business is the production of meat under the so-called “feedlot fattening” method and slaughtering.

The feedlot cattle beef production is processed in Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentina S.A.’s packing plant for the domestic and foreign markets. Feedlot fattening with a corn-based diet has been growing at a very dynamic pace. The company has gained market reputation due to a consistent final product offered by feedlot-finished animals, which provides purchasers with high-quality products and higher yields, succeeding in offering differential sales prices. Cactus continues to receive cattle from farmers that repeat their productive process whereby they breed and re-breed their animals in their own farms and finish them at Cactus.

Real Estate Business

We have determined that the business units to be reported are those that rely on the management information generated by us. Therefore, we have six business units for reporting purposes: “Shopping Centers,” “Consumer Financing,” “Development and Sale of Properties,” “Office and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties,” “Hotels” and “Financial Operations and Others.”

The real estate business is further segmented as follows:

Shopping Centers: this segment includes the operating results of the shopping centers principally comprised of lease and service revenues from tenants.

Consumer Financing: this segment includes the origination of loans and credit card receivables and related securitization programs. In September 2010, we sold 80% of Tarshop’s stock to Banco Hipotecario for US$26.8 million and retained the remaining 20%. As a result of this sale, the Consumer financing segment will have a less significant impact on our results of operations going forward.

Development and Sale of Properties: this segment includes the operating results of the construction and ultimate sale of residential buildings business.

Office and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties: this segment includes the operating results of the lease and service revenues of office space and other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties from tenants.

Hotels: this segment includes the operating results of hotels principally comprised of room, catering and restaurant revenues.

Financial Operations and Others: this segment primarily includes revenues and associated costs generated from the sale of equity securities, other securities-related transactions and other non-core activities. This segment also includes the results from related companies associated with the banking business.

Each one of the following segments: Shopping centers, Consumer financing and Hotels manages its financial transactions individually. The gains/losses on said transactions are directly allocated to these segments. The financial gains or losses unrelated to these business units are shown in the Financial transactions and other segment as they are not specifically generated by any other segment separately, except Interest income and Interest expenses, which are prorated among all the segments in proportion to the corresponding assets to each segment.

Financial information for each segment follows:

 

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Year ended June 30,2011:                                                                  
Statement of income data                                                                  
                                                               
  Agribusiness Activities    Real Estate Business      
Agricultural Business   
Crops                          Slaughtering
and
Feed lot business
Local   International   Beef
Cattle
  Milk   Others   Farmland  sales   Non
Operating(i)
  Subtotal
Agriculture
business
   Development  and sale of
properties
  Office and  others   Shopping  Centers   Hotel  operations    Consumer  financing   Financial
operations
and others
  Subtotal Real Estate business    Total
Agricultural production income   259,215   69,415 Ps. 46,574 Ps. 31,277 Ps. - Ps. - Ps  - Ps. 406,481 Ps - Ps. - Ps.  - Ps. - Ps. - Ps.  - Ps.  - Ps.   Ps. 406,481
Cost of agricultural production  (190,431)   (40,695)    (24,987)    (23,965)    -    -     -    (280,078)    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -      (280,078)
(Loss) Gross income from
agricultural production 
68,784   28,720   21,587   7,312   -   -    -   126,403   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -      126,403
Sales (iii)  270,979   72,030   50,909   28,381   58,048   84,507    -   564,854   127,086   341,074   164,035   675,319   192,883   68,576   -   1,441,887     2,133,827
Cost of sales (iv)  (241,093)   (64,409)   (58,034)   (28,381)   (41,383)   (29,906)    -   (463,206)   (123,271)   (252,894)   (36,940)   (187,652)    (119,765)    (22,488)        (619,739)    (1,206,216)  
Gross income (loss)                                                                                              
from sales  29,886    7,621   (7,125)     -    16,665    54,601     -    101,648    3,815    88,180    127,095    487,667    73,118    46,088    -    822,148      927,611
Gross (Loss) profit  98,670    36,341    14,462    7,312    16,665    54,601     -    228,051    3,815    88,180    127,095    487,667    73,118    46,088    -    822,148      1,054,014

Unrealized
gain / (loss)
on
nventories 

(17,756)   1,297   69,752   -   217   -    -   53,510   538   128   1,012   -   -   -   -   1,140      55,188
Selling expenses  (45,837)   (7,054)   (2,461)   (1,405)   (4,717)   -    -    (61,474)   (8,029)   (15,396)   (5,283)   (40,229)   (20,923)   (24,873)   -   (106,704)      (176,207)
Administrative expenses  (23,837)   (5,250)   (14,192)   (1,739)   (3,273)   (3,542)    -    (51,833)   (4,530)   (41,425)   (43,029)   (67,935)   (40,318)   (6,946)   -   (199,653)      (256,016)
Gain from recognition of
inventories at net realizable
value
-   -   -   -   -   -       -   -   45,442   -   -   -   -   -   45,442     45,442
Net gain from retained
interest in
securitized receivables of consumer financing
-   -   -   -   -   -    -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,707   -   4,707     4,707
(Loss) Gain on equity investees  -   -   -   -   -   -   3,32 8    -   (12,388)   443   -   41   9,682   9,298   118,956   138,420      126,032
Segment (loss) gain  11,240   25,334    67,561    4,168    8,892    51,059     -     168,254    (20,594)    77,372    79,795    379,544    21,559    28,274    118,956    705,500        853,160
Operating Margin (ii)  2.1%   17.9%    69.3%    7.0%    15.3%    60.4%     -    17.3%   (16.2%)   22.7%   48.6%   56.2%   11.2%   41.2%   0%   48.9%       33.6%
Depreciation  (3,680)   (671)   (1,732)   (1,078)   (554)   -   (1,217 )    (8,932)   (783)   (200)   (28,792)   (136,498)   (14,565)   (902)   -   (180,957)      (190,672)
Balance Sheet Data                                                                      
Assets  445,977 Ps. 2,016,016   317,414 Ps. 66,362 Ps. 36,803   18,765 Ps.  543,704 Ps . 3,445,041 Ps. 60,224 Ps. 757,009 Ps.  1,431,013 Ps. 2,126,750 Ps. 237,267 Ps.  37,710 Ps.  1,638,404 Ps. 6,228,153   Ps. 9,733,418
(i) Not included in the segment gain.
(ii) This item agregates segment (loss) gain divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(iii) This item aggregates sales of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and sales of farmland disclosed separately in the statements of income.
(iv) This item aggregates costs of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and cost of farmland sales disclosed separately in the statements of income.

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Year ended June 30,2010:                                                                  
Statement of income data                                                                  
                                                               
  Agribusiness Activities    Real Estate Business      
Agricultural Business   
Crops                          Slaughtering
and
Feed lot business
Local   International   Beef
Cattle
  Milk   Others   Farmland  sales   Non
Operating(i)
  Subtotal
Agriculture
business
   Development  and sale of
properties
  Office and  others   Shopping  Centers   Hotel  operations    Consumer  financing   Financial
operations
and others
  Subtotal Real Estate business    Total
Agricultural production income   143,772 Ps. 27,076 Ps. 20,830 Ps. 26,043 Ps. - Ps. - Ps  - Ps. 217,721 Ps - Ps. - Ps.  - Ps. - Ps. - Ps.  - Ps.  - Ps. - Ps. 217,721
Cost of agricultural production  (132,301)   (27,423)    (21,850)    (20,383)    -    -     -    (201,957)    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -     (201,957)
(Loss) Gross income from
agricultural production 
11,471   (347)   (1,020)   5,660   -   -    -   15,764   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -     15,764
Sales (iii)  164,522   30,129   39,274   24,415   50,497   18,557    -   327,394   -   225,567   156,592   529,841   159,894   265,346   -   1,337,240    1,664,634
Cost of sales (iv)  (148,077)   (27,552)   (46,682)   (24,415)   (38,102)   (4,825)    -   (289,653)   -   (99,893)   (35,705)   (164,265)   (103,191)   (99,470)        (502,524)    (792,177)
Gross income (loss)                                                                                             
from sales  16,445    2,577   (7,408)         12,395    13,732     -    37,741    -    125,674    120,887    365,576    56,703    165,876    -    834,716     872,457
Gross (Loss) profit  27,916    2,230    (8,428)    5,660    12,395   

13,732

    -    53,505    -    125,674    120,887    365,576    56,703    165,876    -    834,716     888,221

Unrealized
gain / (loss)
on i
nventories 

1,515   (268)   84,349   -   (107)   -    -   85,489   -   730   361   -   -   -   -   1,091     86,580
Selling expenses  (23,127)   (4,481)   (2,550)   (540)   (3,355)   -    -    (34,053)   -   (2,388)   (4,452)   (37,134)   (16,509)   (124,918)   -   (185,401)     (219,454)
Administrative expenses  (19,440)   (7,203)  

(12,329)

  (2,229)   (1,839)   (1,346)    -    (44,386)   -   (35,079)   (45,679)   (54,335)   (35,074)   (25,125)   -   (195,292)     (239,678)
Gain from recognition of
inventories at net realizable
value
-   -   -   -   -   -       -   -   33,831   -   -   -   -   -   33,831    33,831
Net gain from retained
interest in
securitized receivables of consumer financing
-   -   -   -   -   -    -   -   -   -   -   -   -   37,470   -   37,470    37,470
(Loss) Gain on equity investees  -   -   -   -   -   -   (12,105)    -   (21,206)   1,907   -  

40

  5,990   -   152,479  

160,416

    139,210
Segment (loss) gain  (13,136)   (9,722)    61,042    2,891    7,094    12,386     -     60,555    (21,206)    124,675    71,117    274,147    11,110    53,303    152,479    686,831       726,180
Operating Margin (ii)  4.3%   17%    101.6%    5.7%    14%    66.7%     -    11.1%   (0.0%)   55.3%   45.4%   51.7%   6.9%   20.1%   -   39.4%      38.6%
Depreciation  (5,044)   -   (1,842)   (687)   (279)   -  

(653)

   (8,505)   -   (17,091)   (24,089)   (106,475)   (16,432)   (7,119)   -   (171,206)     (179,711)
Balance Sheet Data                                                                      
Assets  381,962 Ps. 442,276 Ps. 265,567 Ps. 51,330 Ps. 19,674 Ps. 3,162 Ps.  162,020 Ps . 1,325,991 Ps. 2,357 Ps. 683,040 Ps.  1,104,047 Ps. 1,814,382 Ps. 239,378 Ps.  314,285 Ps.  1,354,508 Ps. 5,509,540 Ps. 6,837,888
(i) Not included in the segment gain.
(ii) This item agregates segment (loss) gain divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(iii) This item aggregates sales of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and sales of farmland disclosed separately in the statements of income.
(iv) This item aggregates costs of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and cost of farmland sales disclosed separately in the statements of income.

 

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Year ended June 30,2009:                                                                  
Statement of income data                                                                  
                                                               
  Agribusiness Activities    Real Estate Business      
Agricultural Business   
Crops                          Slaughtering
and
Feed lot business
Local   International   Beef
Cattle
  Milk   Others   Farmland  sales   Non
Operating(i)
  Subtotal
Agriculture
business
   Development  and sale of
properties
  Office and  others   Shopping  Centers   Hotel  operations    Consumer  financing   Financial
operations
and others
  Subtotal Real Estate business    Total
Agricultural production income   118,582 Ps. 15,597 Ps. 18,120 Ps. 20,213 Ps. - Ps. - Ps  - Ps. 172,512 Ps - Ps. - Ps.  - Ps. - Ps. - Ps.  - Ps.  - Ps. - Ps. 172,512
Cost of agricultural production  (159,109)   (16,807)    (16,241)    (18,286)    -    -     -    (210,443)    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -     (210,443)
(Loss) Gross income from
agricultural production 
(40,527)   (1,210)   1,879   1,927   -   -    -   37,931   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -     (37,931)
Sales (iii) 

147,680

  16,783   17,646   19,270   36,045   1,959    -   239,383   -   278,107   127,339   305,127   116,672   188,035   -   1,015,280    1,254,663
Cost of sales (iv)  (130,054)   (14,915)   (16,237)   (19,316)   (24,210)   (94)    -   (204,826)   -   (170,529)   (25,932)   (87,097)   (74,240)   (78,125)       (435,923)    (640,749)
Gross income (loss)                                                                                             
from sales  17,626    1,868   1,409     (46)    11,835    1,865     -    34,557    -    107,578    101,407    218,030    42,432    109,910    -    579,357     613,914
Gross (Loss) profit  (22,901)    658    3,288    1,881    11,835   

1,865

    -    (3,374)    -    107,578    101,407    218,030    42,432    109,910    -    579,357     575,983

Unrealized
gain / (loss)
on i
nventories 

(691)   (183)   (860)   -   398   -    -   (1,336)   -   (145)   1,073   -   -   -   -   928     (408)
Selling expenses  (18,676)   (2,406)   (1,323)   (328)   (2,474)   -    -    (25,207)   -   (1,591)  

(9,948)

  (24,153)   (12,048)   (139,535)   -   (187,275)     (212,482)
Administrative expenses  (16,938)   (3,018)  

(9,036)

  (1,620)   (1,349)   (140)    -    (32,101)   -   (16,804)   (26,221)   (32,946)   (26,931)   (339)   -   (102,563)     (134,664)
Gain from recognition of
inventories at net realizable
value
-   -   -   -   -   -       -   -   9,237   -   -   -   -   -   9,237    9,237
Net loss in credit card trust Tarshop -   -   -   -   -   -    -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (22,263)   -   (22,263)    (22,263)
Gain on equity investees  -   -   -   -   -   -   (38,216)    -   (2,780)   1,833   -  

30

  -   -   88,327  

90,190

    87,410
Segment gain (loss)  (59,206)   (4,949)    (7,931)    (67)    8,410    1,725     -     (62,018)    (2,780)    100,108    66,311    160,961    3,453    (51,549)    88,327    367,611       302,813
Operating Margin (ii)  22.2%   15.3%    22.2%    0.2%    23.3%    88.1%     -    15.1%   (2,780)   36.0%   52.1%   52.8%   3.0%   27.4%   -   36.2%      21.2%
Depreciation  (3,799)   (105)   (1,408)   (615)   (1,066)   -  

(835)

   (7,828)   -   (643)   (25,772)   (66,481)   (14,082)   (5,133)   -   (112,111)     (119,939)
Balance Sheet Data                                                                      
Assets  421,531 Ps. 250,773 Ps. 208,973 Ps. 44,645 Ps. 6,223 Ps. 9,121 Ps.  138,783 Ps . 1,103,031 Ps. 22,982 Ps. 540,358 Ps.  1,036,959 Ps. 1,915,268 Ps. 232,848 Ps.  174,865 Ps.  972,727 Ps. 4,873,025 Ps. 5,976,056
(i) Not included in the segment gain.
(ii) This item agregates segment (loss) gain divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(iii) This item aggregates sales of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and sales of farmland disclosed separately in the statements of income.
(iv) This item aggregates costs of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and cost of farmland sales disclosed separately in the statements of income.

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Additional Information on the Real Estate Business Segments

Allocation of selling expenses to business segments

Selling expenses directly attributable to the Shopping centers, Consumer financing and Hotels segments are allocated to these business segments. These expenses are incurred individually by each segment. All other selling expenses are allocated respectively to the remaining segments according to which segment has specifically incurred each expense.

Allocation of administrative expenses to business segments

Administrative expenses directly attributable to the Shopping centers, Consumer financing and Hotel. segments are allocated to these business segments. These expenses are incurred individually by each segment. All other administrative expenses are prorated among the Development and sale of properties segment and the Offices and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties segments based on the percentage of the operating assets and revenues generated by each segment. Accordingly, 40.6% and 59.4% of administrative expenses (excluding expenses directly attributable to the Shopping centers, Consumer financing and Hotels segments) are allocated to the Development and sale of properties segment and to the Offices and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties segment, respectively.

Allocation of results from recognition of inventories at net realizable value

These results are allocated to the Sales and development segment.

Allocation of results from retained interest in securitized receivables (Consumer financing)

These results are allocated to the Consumer financing segment.

Allocation of results from real estate transactions and holdings

These results are allocated directly to the segment that generates them.

Allocation of financial results and holding results to business segments

Includes interest income, exchange gain (loss) from assets, other holding results, interest expenses, exchange gain (loss) from liabilities and other financial expenses, allocated to each segment, as described below.

Each one of the following segments: Shopping centers, Consumer financing and Hotels manages its financial transactions individually. The gains/losses on said transactions are directly allocated to these segments. The financial gains or losses unrelated to these business units are shown in the Financial transactions and other segment as they are not specifically generated by any other individual segment, except Interest income and Interest expenses, which are prorated among all the segments in proportion to the corresponding assets to each segment.

Allocation of Gain/(Losses) on equity investees

These results are directly allocated to the segment that generates them.

Cresud’s Results of Operations

Effective July 1, 2006, we adopted RT No. 22 which prescribes the accounting treatment, financial statement presentation, and disclosures related to agricultural activity. Agricultural activity is the management by an entity of the biological transformation of living animals or plants (biological assets) for sale, into agricultural produce, or into additional biological assets. RT No. 22 prescribes, among other things, the accounting treatment for biological assets during the period of growth, degeneration, production, and procreation, and for the initial measurement of agricultural produce at the point of harvest. It requires measurement at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs from initial recognition of biological assets up to the point of harvest, other than when fair value cannot be measured reliably on initial recognition. RT No. 22 requires that a change in fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs of a biological asset be included in profit or loss for the period in which it arises. RT No. 22 also requires that gains or losses arising on initial recognition of agricultural produce at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs to be included in profit or loss for the period in which it arises. In agricultural activity, a change in physical attributes of a living animal or plant directly enhances or diminishes economic benefits to the entity. RT No. 22 is applied to agricultural produce, which is the harvested product of the entity’s biological assets, only at the point of harvest. Accordingly, RT No. 22 does not deal with the processing of agricultural produce after harvest; for example, the processing of milk into cheese.

Biological transformation comprises the processes of growth, degeneration, production, and procreation that cause qualitative or quantitative changes in a biological asset. Biological assets are living unharvested crops, heads of cattle and milking cows. Agricultural produce such as harvested crops, beef, milk and raw materials are the harvested product of biological assets. Biological transformation results in the following types of outcomes: asset changes through (i) growth (an increase in quantity or improvement in quality of an animal or plant), (ii) degeneration (a decrease in the quantity or deterioration in quality of an animal or plant), or (iii) procreation (creation of additional living animals or plants).

The adoption of RT No. 22 did not have an impact in our measurement and recognition of biological transformation. Rather, it changed the format of our Consolidated Income Statement. Under RT No. 22 we break down the components of our costs as separate line items in the Consolidated Income Statement. There was no change in our gross profit for any of the periods presented.

Prior to the adoption of RT No. 22 gains or losses arising from initial recognition of biological assets and agricultural produce as well as changes in biological assets were included as a deduction from costs of sales. Under RT No. 22 these changes are disclosed separately in our Consolidated Income Statement under the line item titled “Production income”.

Also, prior to the adoption of RT No. 22, costs directly related to the transformation of biological assets and agricultural produce were also included as an addition to costs of sales. Under RT No. 22, these costs are disclosed separately in our consolidated income statement under the line item titled “Cost of production” due to the direct relationship to the transformation of biological assets and agricultural produce.

 

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The adoption of RT No. 22 did not affect our recognition of revenue which is included in the line item titled “Sales” in our consolidated income statement. As a result of the adoption of RT No. 22, our costs of sales show direct costs related to the sales of agricultural produce other than selling expenses. RT No. 22 intends to purport that costs of sales are not significant in agricultural activities while costs of biological transformation into agricultural produce represent the major costs of these activities.

In addition, under RT No. 22, the exhibits entitled “Cost of Sales” and “Cost of Production” included in our consolidated financial statements present a reconciliation of changes in the carrying amount of biological assets between the beginning and the end of the relevant periods. This reconciliation includes (a) the gain or loss arising from changes in fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs; (b) increases due to purchases; (c) decreases attributable to sales and biological assets classified as held for sale; (d) increases due to harvest;(e) other changes.

The following terms used herein with the meanings specified:

Agricultural Business

Production Income. We recognize production income when there is a change in biological assets. For example, we recognize production income when crops are harvested or a cow is born or gains a certain amount of weight. Biological assets are living animals or plants, such as unharvested crops, heads of cattle and milking cows. Agricultural produce such as harvested crops, beef, milk and raw materials are  the harvested product of biological assets.

Cost of Production. Our cost of production consists of costs directly related to the transformation of biological assets and agricultural produce.

Sales. Our sales consist of revenue on the sales of crops, milk, feed lot, and beef cattle. Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenue from cattle feeding operations, primarily comprised of feeding, animal health and yardage, and revenue from operating leases and brokerage activities are recognized as services are performed.

Sales of Farmland. Our sales consist of revenue on the sales of farmlands. We record farmland sales under the applicable accounting standards and do not recognize such sales until (i) the sale is consummated (a sale is not considered consummated until: (a) the parties are bound by the terms of a contract, (b) all contract terms and conditions have been considered, (c) any financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged and (d) all conditions precedent to closing have been performed); (ii) we determine that the buyer’s initial and continuing investments in the property being sold are adequate to demonstrate its commitment to pay for the property (the adequacy is measured by its financial capacity and size compared with the sale value of the property); (iii) the corresponding receivable is not subject to future subordination (our receivable will not be placed in or occupy a lower rank, class or position with respect to other obligations of the buyer) and (iv) we have transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership and have no continuing substantial involvement in the property.

Cost of Sales.  Our cost of sales consists of its net realizable value.

Cost of Farmland Sales.  Our cost of farmland sales consists of its book value and indirect costs related to the disposition of farmlands.

Results from inventory holding and transactions in the Buenos Aires Futures and Options Exchange Market and Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”). Our gain from inventory holding consists of the changes in the carrying amount of biological assets between the beginning and the end of fiscal year and transactions in the Buenos Aires Futures and Options Exchange Market and CBOT.

Real Estate Business

Sales and development of properties: We record revenue from the sale of properties when all of the following criteria are met: (i) the sale has been consummated; (ii) we determine that the buyer’s initial and continuing investments are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property, (iii) our receivable is not subject to future subordination; and (iv) we have transferred to the buyer the risk and rewards of ownership and do not have a continuing involvement in the property.

 In addition, we use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting with respect to sales of development properties under construction. Under this method, revenue is recognized based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs according to budgeted costs. We do not commence revenue and cost recognition until such time as the decision to proceed with the project is made and construction activities have begun. The percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires that our Management to prepare budgeted costs in connection with sales of properties/units. All changes to estimated costs of completion are incorporated into revised estimates during the contract period.

Income from lease and service of offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others

          Income from lease and service of offices: Revenues from leases are recognized on a straight –line basis over the life of the related lease contracts.

          Income from admission rights and rental of stores and stands “Shopping Centers”: Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Tenants are generally charged a rent, which consists of the higher of (i) a monthly base rent (the “Base Rent”) and (ii) a specified percentage of the tenant’s monthly gross revenues (the “Percentage Rent”) (which generally ranges between 4% and 10% of tenant’s gross revenues).

Furthermore, pursuant to the rent escalation in most leases, the tenant’s Base Rent generally increases between 7% and 12% each year during the term of the lease. Minimum rental income is recognized following on the accrued criteria.

Certain lease agreements contain provisions, which provide for rents based on a percentage of sales or based on a percentage of revenues volume above a specified threshold. We determine the compliance with specific targets and calculate the additional rent on a monthly basis as provided for in the contracts. Thus, these contingent rents are not recognized until the required thresholds are exceeded.

Generally, our lease agreements vary from 36 to 120 months. Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements after the initial six-months, upon not less than 60 days´ written notice, subject to penalties which vary from one to one and a half months rent if the tenant rescinds during the first year of its lease, and one month of rent if the tenant rescinds after the first year of its lease.

 

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Additionally, we charge our tenants monthly administration fees relating to the administration and maintenance of the common area and the administration of contributions made by tenants to finance promotional efforts for the overall shopping centers operations. The administration fees are prorated among the tenants according to their leases which vary from shopping center to shopping center. Administration fees are recognized monthly when earned.

In addition to rent, tenants are generally charged “admission rights”, a non refundable admission fee, that tenants may be required to pay upon entering into a lease or upon lease renewal. Admission right is normally paid in one lump sum or in a small number of monthly installments. Admission rights are recognized in earnings using the straight-line method over the life of the respective lease agreements.

          Income from Hotel operations: We recognize revenues from its rooms, catering and restaurant facilities as accrued on the close of each business day.

          Income from Credit card operations “Consumer Financing”: Revenues derived from credit card transactions consist of commissions and financing income, charges to clients for life and disability insurance and for statements of account, among other.

Commissions are recognized at the time the merchants’ transactions are processed, while the rest financial income is recognized when accrued. Income generated from granting consumer loans mainly includes financial interests, which are recognized by the accrued method during the fiscal year irrespective of whether collection has or has not been made.

OPERATING RESULTS

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 compared to fiscal year ended June 30, 2010

Production income

Production income was Ps.406.5 million for fiscal year 2011, 86.7% higher than the amount recorded for the previous fiscal year. This was primarily attributable to a Ps.157.8 million increase in our Crops segment, a Ps.25.7 million increase in our Beef cattle segment and a Ps.5.2 million increase in our Milk segment.

Crops – Domestic market

Production income from our Crops segment increased 80.3%, from Ps.143.8 million for fiscal year 2010 to Ps.259.2 million for fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 41.2% increase in total production volumes, from 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 408,404 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to an increase in volumes of sunflower (83.5%), wheat (47.0%), corn (32.0%), and soybean (11.8%) harvested, partially offset by a 23.4% volume decrease of sorghum harvested from year to year; and

          a 27.6% increase in average prices of grain production.

The 41.2% increase in the production volume from our Crops segment was mainly due to a 27.8% increase in our average yield, from 3.52 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2010 to 4.50 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to the mix of grain harvested and favorable weather conditions. The surface area in operation for fiscal year 2010 was 82,088 hectares (including 10,816 hectares under concession) whereas for fiscal year 2011 it was 90,750 (including 10,401 hectares under concession).

As of June 30, 2011, the harvested area was 81.4% of our total sown area, compared to 86.3% as of June 30, 2010.

The following table shows the board prices(1) as of June 30, 2010 and 2011:

 

Fiscal year ended June 30,

 

2010

2011

 

Ps.

Ps.

Wheat

632

770

Sunflower

930

1,300

Corn

480

670

Soybean

903

1,272

(1) Rosario Commodities Exchange board prices

 

Crops – International market

Production income from our Crops segment increased 156.4%, from Ps.27.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.69.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of:

          a 74.8% increase in global production volume from 33,475 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 58,506 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to a 72.4% increase in soybean volumes harvested, a 70.0% increase in corn volumes harvested and a 15.0% increase in sunflower volumes harvested, partially offset by a slight reduction of 1.4% in wheat volumes harvested from year to year; and

          a 46.7% increase in the average price of grain production.

The 74.8% increase in production volume of our Crops segment resulted mainly from a larger surface area under operation, from 18,872 hectares in fiscal year 2010 to 30,978 hectares in fiscal year 2011, and a 6.5% increase in our average yield from 1.77 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2010 to 1.89 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2011.

 

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As of June 30, 2011, the harvested area was 79.6% of the total sown area, compared to 95.6% as of June 30, 2010.

Beef cattle

Production income from the Beef cattle segment increased 123.6%, from Ps.20.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.46.6 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 8.1% increase in the average price of kilogram per cattle produced, from Ps.6.6 millon in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.7.1 million in fiscal year 2011,

          a 106.8% increase in beef production volume, from 3,153 tons during fiscal year 2010 to 6,519 tons in fiscal year 2011. The beef production volume in farms and feedlot increased 117.0% and 44.4% in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010, respectively; and

          a 16.8% increase in births during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

The number of hectares dedicated to beef cattle production decreased from 105,857 hectares in fiscal year 2010 to 102,279 hectares in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a smaller number of own hectares devoted to cattle production.

Milk

Production income from the Milk segment increased 20.1%, from Ps.26.0 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.31.3 million in fiscal year 2011. This increase was mainly due to:

          a 28.3% increase in average prices of milk, from Ps.1.13 per liter in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.45 per liter in fiscal year 2011; and

          a 9.6% reduction in milk production volumes, from 21.7 million liters in fiscal year 2010 to 19.6 million liters in fiscal year 2011. This decrease in production volume was mainly due to a reduction in the average number of milking cows (from 3,297 in fiscal 2010 to 2,816 in fiscal 2011 as a result of the sale of “La Juanita” dairy farm), partially offset by a 5.8% increase in the efficiency level of average daily milk production per cow, from 18.0 liters in fiscal year 2010 to 19.1 liters in fiscal year 2011.

Cost of production

Cost of production increased 38.7%, from Ps.201.9 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.280.1 million in fiscal year 2011. This increase was mainly due to a Ps.71.4 million increase in our Crops segment, a Ps. 3.1 million increase in our Beef cattle segment and a Ps.3.6 million increase in our Milk segment.

Crops – Domestic market

Cost of production from our Crops segment increased 43.9%, from Ps.132.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.190.4 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a consequence of:

          higher production volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010;

          a larger number of hectares in operation in farms leased from third parties in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; and

          a 48.9% increase in direct costs of production during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher prices of leases and supplies used (agrochemicals and seeds).

Total cost of production per ton increased 0.9%, from Ps.456 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.460 in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of higher direct costs of production, partially offset by higher yields per hectare during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

Crops – International market

Cost of production from our Crops segment increased 48.4% from Ps.27.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.40.7 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to:

          higher production volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010;

          a larger number of hectares in operation in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; and

          a 46.1% increase in direct costs of production during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher prices of supplies used (agrochemicals and seeds).

The total cost of production per ton decreased 15.1% from Ps.819 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.696 in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to higher yields, that showed a higher production volume, compared to the previous fiscal year.

Beef Cattle

Production cost of the Beef Cattle segment increased 14.4% from Ps.21.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.25.0 million in fiscal year 2011. The increase in production costs of the Beef Cattle segment during fiscal year 2011 was mainly due to:

          higher production volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; and

 

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          higher feed costs due to the increase of animals fattened in feedlots and higher supply prices.

Primarily due to higher production volumes, the direct cost per kilogram produced decreased by 35.1% from Ps.2.95 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.91 in fiscal year 2011.

Milk

Cost of production of the Milk segment increased 17.6%, from Ps.20.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.24.0 million in fiscal year 2011. This increase was mainly due to the impact of higher direct costs. As a result of the above, cost of production per liter of milk increased from Ps.0.94 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.22 in fiscal year 2011.

Sales

Total sales increased 28.2%, from Ps.1,664.6 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.2,133.8 million in fiscal year 2011. This was primarily due to a 72.5% increase in the Agriculture and cattle raising business, from Ps.327.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.564.9 million in fiscal year 2011, the Ps.127.1 effect recorded in fiscal year 2011 in our Feedlot/Slaughtering business following the consolidation with Cactus Argentina S.A. as of December 2010 and a 7.8% increase in the Real estate business, from Ps.1,337.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1,441.9 million in fiscal year 2011.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

Sales increased 72.5% from Ps.327.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.564.9 million in fiscal year 2011, as a result of a Ps.148.4 million increase in the Crops segment, a Ps.11.6 million increase in the Beef cattle segment, a Ps.4.0 million increase in the Milk segment, a Ps.7.5 million increase in the Other segment, and a Ps.65.9 million increase in our Sales of farms segment.

Crops – Domestic market

Sales from our Crops segment increased 64.7%, from Ps.164.5 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.271.0 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a consequence of:

          a 25.6% increase in average prices of grains sold, from Ps.707 per ton in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.889 per ton in fiscal year 2011;

          a 41.2% increase in production volume, from 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 408,404 tons in fiscal year 2011; and

          a 66,525 ton increase in crops sold in fiscal year 2011 compared to the previous fiscal year, due to larger stocks at the beginning of the year and higher production volumes.

 

Crops Inventories (in tons) (1)

 

Fiscal year ended June 30,

 

2010

2011

Change

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the fiscal year

77,449

90,299

12,850

Purchases

22,845

33,970

11,125

Production

253,051

317,072

64,021

Sales

(238,447)

(304,972)

(66,525)

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

(24,599)

(23,194)

1,405

Inventories at the end of the fiscal year

90,299

113,175

22,876

 

(1) Includes silage stocks.

Crops – International market

Sales from our Crops segment increased 139.1% from Ps.30.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.72.0 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of:

          a 46.3% increase in sales volume, from 35,658 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 52,179 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to a higher production volume of crops in fiscal year 2011 partialy offset by a 25.9% reduction in the average price per ton sold, from Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.624 in fiscal year 2011.

 

Crops Inventory (in tons)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2010

2011

Variation

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the fiscal year

2,513

4

(2,509)

Purchases

-

-

-

Production

33,475

58,496

25,021

Sales

(35,658)

(52,179)

(16,521)

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

(326)

(624)

(298)

Inventories at the end of the fiscal year

4

5,697

5,693

 

 

 

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Beef cattle

Sales from our Beef cattle segment increased 29.6%, from Ps.39.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.50.9 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 35.9% increase in the average price per kilogram sold, from Ps.4.41 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.6.00 in fiscal year 2011 partially offset by a slight reduction of 4.6% in beef sales volume, from 8,898 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 8,485 tons in fiscal year 2011.

The average cattle stock remained unchanged at approximately 80,000 heads in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

Milk

Sales from the Milk segment increased 16.2% from Ps.24.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.28.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of:

          a 28.3% increase in the average price of milk, from Ps.1.13 per liter in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.45 per liter in fiscal year 2011 partially offset by by a 9.6% reduction in milk production volumes, mainly due to a lower average number of milking cows.

Sales of farms

Sales from our Sales of farms segment increased 355.4% from Ps.18.6 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.84.5 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a consequence of:

          a 25.6% increase in average prices of grains sold, from Ps.707 per ton in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.889 per ton in fiscal year 2011;

          a 41.2% increase in production volume, from 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 408,404 tons in fiscal year 2011, generating a higher volume of crops as of the closing of this fiscal year; and

          a 66,525 ton increase in crops sold in fiscal year 2011 compared to the previous fiscal year, due to larger stocks at the beginning of the year and higher production volumes.

 

Crops Inventories (in tons) (1)

 

Fiscal year ended June 30,

 

2010

2011

Change

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the fiscal year

77,449

90,299

12,850

Purchases

22,845

33,970

11,125

Production           

253,051

317,072

64,021

Sales

(238,447)

(304,972)

(66,525)

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

(24,599)

(23,194)

1,405

Inventories at the end of the fiscal year

90,299

113,175

22,876

 

(1) Includes silage stocks.

 

 

 

         

Fiscal Year 2011

On September 3, 2010, we signed the title deed of sale of the “La Juanita” farm (4,302 hectares), located in the District of Trenque Lauquen, Province of Buenos Aires. The agreed sale price was of Ps.71.1 million (US$ 18.0 million), which have been fully collected.

On March 2, 2011, we agreed to sell 910 hectares of “La Fon Fon” farm located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, Republic of Bolivia. The purchase price was US$ 3.6 million, of which US$ 1.0 million has been already collected, while the balance is payable in five semi-annual consecutive installments maturing from December 2011 to December 2013.

Fiscal year 2010

          On June 15, 2010, we signed the deed of sale of the “Tali Sumaj” farm (12,701 hectares), located in the Province of Catamarca. The farm was sold for a price of Ps.18.6 million (US$ 4.8 million), which were fully collected.

Other

Sales from our Other segment increased 15.0%, from Ps.50.5 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.58.0 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to:

          a Ps.8.3 million increase in commodity brokerage services;

 

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          offset by a Ps.0.8 million reduction for services to third parties, resale of raw materials, and others.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

In December 2010, we increased our interest in Cactus Argentina S.A. from 48% to 80%. Therefore, our consolidated results for the period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 include the results of Cactus Argentina S.A. only for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2011. Cactus’ results are consolidated with those of Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A.. As a result, our segment information includes a new segment known as Feedlot/Slaughtering. Our consolidated results as of June 30, 2010 do not include Cactus’ consolidated information, which affects the comparability of results.

Sales from the Feedlot/Slaughtering business were Ps.127.1 million.

Real estate business

Sales from our Real estate business increased 7.8% from Ps.1,337.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1,441.9 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to a Ps.301.4 million increase in the Offices and other, Shopping centers, Hotels, and Sales and developments segments, partially offset by a Ps.196.8 million decrease in the consumer finance segment due to the sale of 80% of the shares of Tarshop as on September 1, 2010. It should be noted that our consolidated results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 include the results of Tarshop S.A. only for the period from July 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010. Our consolidated results as of June 30, 2010 include consolidated information of Tarshop S.A., thus affecting the comparability of results.

Cost of sales

Total cost of sales increased 52.3% from Ps.792.2 million for fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1,206.2 million for fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a 59.9% increase in the Agriculture and cattle raising business, from Ps.289.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.463.2 million in fiscal year 2011, the Ps.123.3 million effect recorded in fiscal year 2011 in our Feedlot/Slaughtering Business following the consolidation with Cactus Argentina S.A. as from December 2010 and a 23.3% increase in the Real estate business from Ps.502.5 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.619.7 million in fiscal year 2011.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

Cost of sales for fiscal year 2011 increased 59.9% from Ps.289.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.463.2 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of a Ps.129.9 million increase in the Crops segment, a Ps.11.3 million increase in the Beef cattle segment, a Ps.4.0 million increase in the Milk segment, a Ps.3.3 million increase in the Other segment, and a Ps.25.1 million increase in the Sales of farms segment.

Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 88.5% in fiscal year 2010 and 82.0% in fiscal year 2011.

Crops – Domestic market

Cost of sales from our Crops segment increased 62.8%, from Ps.148.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.241.1 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 27.9% increase in the volume of tons sold compared to the previous fiscal year; and

          a 25.6% increase in the average market price of grains in fiscal year 2011.

The average cost per ton sold increased 27.3%, from Ps.621 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.791 in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of the higher average market prices of grains.

Crops – International market

Cost of sales from our Crops segment increased 133.8% from Ps.27.6 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.64.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of:

          a 46.3% increase in the volume of sales of crops in fiscal year 2011 compared to the previous fiscal year partially offset by a 25.9% reduction in the average price per ton of crops, from Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.624 in fiscal year 2011.

The average cost per ton sold increased 59.8%, from Ps.773 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1,234 in fiscal year 2011.

Beef cattle

Cost of sales from our Beef cattle segment increased 24.3%, from Ps.46.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.58.0 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 35.9% increase in the average price per kilogram sold, from Ps.4.41 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.6.0 fiscal year 2011 partially offset by a 4.6% reduction in beef sales volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

Milk

Cost of sales from our Milk segment increased 16.2%, from Ps.24.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.28.4 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 28.9% increase in the level of prices of milk which had an impact on the cost of sales;

            partially offset by a 9.4% reduction in the sale volume of milk.

 

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Sales of farms

Cost of sales from our Sales of farms segment increased significantly, from Ps.4.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.29.9 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a consequence of:

Fiscal year 2011

          the cost of sale of 4,302 hectares of “La Juanita” farm was Ps.21.6 million;

          the cost of sale of 910 hectares of “La Fon Fon” farm was Ps.8.3 million.

          the cost of sale of 12,701 hectares of our “Tali Sumaj” farm was Ps.4.8 million.

Other

Cost of sales from our Other segment increased 8.6%, from Ps.38.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.41.4 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of a slight increase in costs arising from brokerage activities due to an increase in the number of commodity trading transactions through our subsidiary Futuros y Opciones.com and costs generated by services to third parties, resale of raw materials and others.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

Cost of sales from our Feedlot/Slaughtering business was Ps.123.3 million.

Real estate business

Cost of sales from our Real estate business increased 23.3%, from Ps.502.5 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.619.7 million in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a Ps.194.2 million increase in the Offices and other, Shopping Centers, Hotels and Sales and developments segments, partially offset by a Ps.77.0 million reduction in the Consumer finance segment.

Gross profit

As a result of the above mentioned factors, gross profit increased 18.7%, from Ps.888.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1,054.0 million in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a significant increase in our Agriculture and cattle raising business, from a Ps.53.5 million profit in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.228.1 million profit in fiscal year 2011, a Ps.3.8 million increase in our Feedlot/Slaughtering business in fiscal year 2011 due to the consolidation of Cactus Argentina S.A. as from December 2010 and a 1.5% reduction in the Real estate business, from a Ps.834.7 million profit in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.822.1 million profit in fiscal year 2011.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

As a result of the above mentioned factors, gross profit increased significantly, from a Ps.53.5 million profit in fiscal 2010 to a Ps.228.1 million profit in fiscal 2011. Our gross margin, calculated as our gross profit divided by our production income, was 24.6% positive for fiscal 2010 and 56.1% positive for fiscal year 2011.

Crops – Domestic market

Gross profit from this segment increased 253.5%, from Ps.27.9 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.98.7 million in fiscal year 2011.

Crops – International market

Gross profit from this segment increased significantly, from Ps. 2.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.36.3 million in fiscal year 2011

Beef cattle

Gross profit from our Beef cattle segment increased 271.6%, from Ps.8.4 million loss in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.14.5 million profit in fiscal year 2011.

Milk

Gross profit from our Milk segment increased 29.2%, from Ps.5.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.7.3 million in fiscal year 2011.

Sales of farms

Gross profit from our Sales of farms segment increased 297.6% from Ps.13.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.54.6 million in fiscal year 2011.

Other

Gross profit from our Other segment increased 34.4%, from Ps.12.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.16.7 million in fiscal year 2011.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

Gross profit from our Feedlot/Slaughtering business was Ps.3.8 profit million.

 

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Real estate business

Gross profit from our Real estate business decreased 1.5% from Ps.834.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.822.1 million in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a Ps.144.7 million increase in the Shopping Centers, Offices and other and Hotels segments and a Ps.157.3 million reduction in the Sales and developments and Consumer finance segments.

Selling expenses

Total selling expenses decreased 19.7% from Ps.219.4 million for fiscal year 2010 to Ps.176.2 million for fiscal year 2011. Selling expenses for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 include Ps.185.4 million and Ps.106.7 million from the Real Estate business, respectively selling expenses for fiscal year 2011 include Ps.8.0 million from the Feedlot/Slaughtering business.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

Selling expenses of our Agriculture and cattle raising business increased 80.5% from Ps.34.0 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.61.5 million in fiscal year 2011. Selling expenses of our Crops, Beef Cattle, milk and Other segments represented 86.0%, 4.0%,2.3% and 7.7%, respectively, the total selling expenses for fiscal year 2011.

Crops – Domestic market

Selling expenses of our Crops segment as a percentage of sales increased from 14.1% in fiscal year 2010 to 16.9% in fiscal year 2011, as a result of the increase in average sales prices of commodities in fiscal year 2011. Selling expenses per ton of grain sold increased 55.0%, from Ps.97 per ton in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.150 per ton in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of higher cost of freight, conditioning and storage.

Crops – International market

Selling expenses of our Crops segment as a percentage of sales decreased from 14.9% during fiscal year 2010 to 9.8% in fiscal year 2011. Selling expenses per ton of grain sold increased 7.6%, from Ps.126 per ton during fiscal year 2010 to Ps.135 per ton in fiscal year 2011.

Beef cattle

Selling expenses of our Beef cattle segment as a percentage of sales decreased slightly, from 6.5% in fiscal year 2010 to 4.8% in fiscal year 2011.

Milk

Milk sales did not generate significant selling expenses as all the production was marketed directly to dairy producers.

Other

Selling expenses of our other segment as a percentage of sales increased slightly from 6.6% in fiscal year 2010 to 8.1% in fiscal year 2011.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

Selling expenses from our Feedlot/Slaughtering business were Ps.8.0 million.

Real estate business

Selling expenses from the Real estate business decreased 42.4%, from Ps.185.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.106.7 million in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a Ps.100.0 million reduction in the Consumer finance segment, partially offset by a Ps.21.3 million increase in the Sales and developments, Offices and other, Shopping Centers and Hotels segments.

Milk

Cost of sales from our Milk segment increased 16.2%, from Ps.24.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.28.4 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of:

          a 28.9% increase in the level of prices of milk which had an impact on the cost of sales;

          partially offset by a 9.4% reduction in the sale volume of milk.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

Administrative expenses from our Agriculture and cattle raising business increased 16.8% from Ps.44.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.51.8 million in fiscal year 2011.

Crops – Domestic market

Administrative expenses increased 22.6% from Ps.19.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.23.8 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to

          an increase in Salaries and wages and social security contributions;

 

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          higher Fees and compensation from services; and

          higher Taxes, rates and contributions.

Crops – International market

Administrative expenses decreased 27.1%, from Ps.7.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.5.3 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to the addition of our international businesses in Bolivia and Paraguay during the previous fiscal year, in which higher expenses were incurred.

Beef cattle

Administrative expenses increased 15.1% from Ps.12.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.14.2 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of:

          an increase in Salaries and wages and social security contributions;

          higher Taxes, rates and contributions; and

          higher Fees and compensation from services.

Milk

Administrative expenses decreased 22.0% from Ps.2.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.7 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of reduced activities due to the sale of “La Juanita” dairy farm.

Sales of farms

Administrative expenses increased significantly, from Ps.1.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.3.5 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of an increase in the share of this segment.

Other

Administrative expenses increased 78.0% from Ps.1.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.3.3 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of higher Salaries and wages and social security contributions resulting from compensation increases.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

Administrative expenses from our Feedlot/Slaughtering business were Ps.4.5 million.

Real estate business

Administrative expenses from the Real estate business increased 2.2%, from Ps.195.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.199.6 million in fiscal year 2011. This resulted mainly from a Ps.25.2 million increase in the Sales and developments, Shopping Centers and Hotels segments, partially offset by a Ps.20.8 million decrease from the Offices and other and Consumer finance segments.

Gain from valuation of other assets at net realization value

Gain from valuation of other assets at net realization value increased 34.3% from a Ps.33.8 million gain during fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.45.4 million gain in fiscal year 2011, derived from the Real Estate business.

Gain (loss) from inventory holding

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding decreased 36.3%, from a Ps.86.6 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.55.2 million gain in fiscal year 2011. Fiscal years 2010 and 2011 include a Ps.1.1 million gain in both years, derived from the Real Estate business. Fiscal year 2011 includes a Ps.0.5 million gain from the Feedlot/Slaughtering business.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

Crops – Domestic market

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding decreased significantly, from a Ps.1.5 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.17.8 million loss in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of a lower gain from inventory holding in grains and supplies, due to a significant loss from transactions in the Futures and Options Exchange Market (Mercado a Término). 

Crops – International market

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding increased significantly, from a Ps.0.3 million loss in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.1.3 million gain in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of gains in inventory holding in grains and supplies, due to higher market prices.

 

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Beef cattle

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding decreased 17.3%, from a Ps.84.3 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.69.7 million gain in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in cattle market prices.

Other

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding increased 302.8%, from a Ps.0.1 million loss in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.0.2 million gain in fiscal year 2011, mostly due to an increase in average prices of minor products.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding from our Feedlot/Slaughtering business was a gain of Ps.0.5 million.

Real estate business

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding of the Real estate business increased slightly by 4.5%, reflecting a gain of approximately Ps.1.1 million in both fiscal years. This was mainly due to a Ps.0.7 million increase in the Offices and other segment, offset by a Ps.0.6 million reduction in the Sales and developments segment, compared to the previous fiscal year.

Gain (loss) from investment in Tarjeta Shopping's trusts

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding of our investment in Tarjeta Shopping trusts decreased 87.4%, from a Ps.37.5 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.4.7 million gain in fiscal year 2011, due to the sale of Tarshop S.A. as from September 1, 2010.

Operating income (loss)

As a result of the above mentioned factors, operating income (loss) increased 23.9%, from a Ps.587.0 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.727.1 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Agriculture and cattle raising business

Operating income (loss) from the Agriculture and cattle raising business increased 177.9% from a Ps.60.6 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.168.3 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Crops – Domestic market

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 185.6% from a Ps.13.1 million loss in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.11.2 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Crops – International market

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 360.6%, from a Ps.9.7 million loss in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.25.3 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Beef cattle

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 10.7%, from a Ps.61.0 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.67.6 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Milk

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 44.2%, from a Ps.2.9 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.4.2 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Sales of farms

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 312.2%, from a Ps.12.4 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.51.1 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Other

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 25.3% from a Ps.7.1 million gain in fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.8.9 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Feedlot/Slaughtering business

Operating income (loss) from our Feedlot/Slaughtering business was a Ps.8.2 million loss.

Real estate business

Operating income (loss) from the Real estate business increased 7.7%, from Ps.526.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.567.1 million in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a Ps.120.8 million opearting income increase in the Shopping Centers, Office and Other and Hotels segments, offset by a decrease of Ps.80.2 million in the Sales and developments and Consumer finance segments.

 

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Amortization of goodwill

The amortization of goodwill increased 50.9%, from a Ps.43.7 million gain during fiscal year 2010 to a Ps.65.9 million gain in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to an increase of Ps.9.6 million derived from our equity interest in BrasilAgro and a Ps.15.8 million increase from our Real estate business.

Net financial results

We had a net financial loss of Ps.201.3 million in fiscal year 2010, and a Ps.369.0 million loss in fiscal year 2011. This was primarily due to:

          a higher loss of Ps.113.3 million in net financial interest recorded in fiscal year 2011;

          a higher loss of Ps.33.8 million generated by the results from financial and other transactions in fiscal year 2011; and

          a higher loss of Ps.20.5 million generated by net exchange differences in fiscal year 2011.

Our net financial loss in fiscal year 2011 is mainly due to (i) a Ps.271.8 million loss from the negative impact of interest accrued on debt financing, mainly due to increased indebtedness and higher interest rates; (ii) a Ps.66.1 million loss generated by net exchange differences mainly as a result of a higher liability position in US dollars; and (iii) a Ps.31.1 million loss derived from holding results from the placement of funds and other financial transactions.

It should be pointed out that the average exchange rate increased 4.6%, from Ps.3.91 per U.S. Dollar at the end of fiscal 2010 to Ps.4.09 per U.S. Dollar at the end of fiscal 2011.

Gain (loss) on equity investees

Gain on our equity investees increased 1.8%, from Ps.127.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.129.4 million in fiscal year 2011 primarily due to:

          a reduction of Ps.22.1 million in fiscal year 2011 due to income from related companies in our Real Estate business;

          an increase of Ps.19.0 million in fiscal year 2011 with respect to our investment in BrasilAgro. The result from our investment in BrasilAgro in fiscal year 2010 was a Ps.9.5 million loss compared to a gain of Ps.9.5 million in fiscal year 2011;

          an increase of Ps.8.7 million in fiscal year 2011 with respect to our equity interest in Cactus Argentina S.A.. The result from our investment in Cactus was a Ps.21.1 million loss in fiscal year 2010 compared to a Ps.12.4 million loss for the six-month period of fiscal year 2011 (as a result of such company’s consolidation as from January 1, 2011);

          a higher loss of Ps.4.4 million in fiscal year 2011 as a result of the amortization of higher values generated by the combination of businesses, from a loss of Ps.6.2 million in fiscal year 2010 to a loss of Ps.10.6 million for fiscal year 2011; and

          an increase of Ps.1.0 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of our equity interest in AgroUranga S.A. The result from our investment in such company was a Ps.3.7 million gain in fiscal year 2010, compared to a Ps.4.7 million gain in fiscal year 2011.

Other income and expenses, net

Other income and expenses, net, represented a net expense of Ps.19.7 million and Ps.22.8 million in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, respectively. These results were mainly due to the negative impact from lawsuit contingencies and non-computable VAT.

Management fee

Under the consulting agreement entered into with Consultores Assets Management S.A., we pay a fee equal to 10% of our net income for agricultural advisory services and other management services. The fees amounted to Ps.20.6 million in fiscal year 2010 and Ps.23.6 million in fiscal year 2011.

Income tax

Our income tax expense was Ps.145.9 million in fiscal year 2010 and Ps.125.4 million in fiscal year 2011. We recognize our income tax expense on the basis of the deferred tax liability method, thus recognizing temporary differences between accounting and tax assets and liabilities measurements. The main temporary differences for the Agriculture and cattle raising business derive from valuation of cattle stock and fixed assets sale and replacement, while those corresponding to the Real estate business derive from the sale and replacement of fixed assets.

For purposes of determining the deferred assets and liabilities, the tax rate expected to be in force at the time of their reversion or use, according to the legal provisions enacted as of the date of this annual report (35%), has been applied to the identified temporary differences and tax losses.

Minority interest

Our minority interest was a Ps.184.8 million loss for fiscal year 2010 and a Ps.169.0 million loss in fiscal year 2011.

Net income

Due to the above mentioned factors, our net income increased 14.6%, from Ps.185.4 million for fiscal year 2010 to Ps.212.6 million in fiscal year 2011.

 

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Fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 compared to fiscal year ended June 30, 2009

Production income

Production income was Ps. 217.7 million for fiscal year 2010, 26.2% higher than the amount recorded for the previous fiscal year. This was primarily attributable to a Ps.36.7 million increase in our Crops segment, a Ps.2.7 million increase in our Beef cattle segment and a Ps.5.8 million increase in our Milk segment.

Crops – Local

Production income from our Crops segment increased 21.2%, from Ps.118.6 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.143.8 million for fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 33.9% increase in total production volumes, from Ps.215,857 tons in fiscal year 2009 to 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to 13.0%, 71.0% and 19.7%  increases in production volumes of corn, soybean and sorghum, respectively, partially offset by a decrease of 52.5% in volumes of wheat harvested and of 47.1% of sunflower harvested from year to year; and

          a 7.4% decrease in average prices of grain production.

The 33.9% increase in the production volume from our Crops segment was primarily due to a 64.5% increase in our average yield, from 2.14 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2009 to 3.52 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to the mix of grain harvested and favorable weather conditions. Our total sown area for fiscal year 2009 was 100,925 hectares (including 8,067 hectares under concession through our subsidiary Agropecuaria Anta S.A.) whereas for fiscal year 2010 it was 82,088 (including 10,816 hectares under concession through our subsidiary Agropecuaria Anta S.A.). As of June 30, 2010, the harvested area was 86.3% of our total sown area, compared to 94.8% as of June 30, 2009.

The following table shows the board prices (1) as of June 30, 2009 and 2010:

 

Fiscal year ended June 30,

 

2009

2010

 

Ps.

Ps.

Wheat

654

632

Sunflower

770

930

Corn

450

480

Soybean

1,010

903

(1)Rosario Commodities Exchange board prices

 

Crops – International

Production income from our Crops segment increased 73.6%, from Ps.15.6 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.27.0 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of:

          a 58.1% increase in global production volume from 21,174 tons in fiscal year 2009 to 33,475 tons in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to a 39.6% increase in volumes of soybean harvested and a 50.4% increase in volumes of corn harvested, as a result of the increase in our surface area under operation, from 9,950 hectares in fiscal year 2009 to 18,872 hectares in fiscal year 2010; and

          a 9.8% increase in the average price of grain production.

As of June 30, 2010, the harvested area was 96.3% of the total sown area, compared to 100% as of June 30, 2009.

In addition, the increase in production volume of the Crops segment was partially offset by a 16.9% reduction in our average yield, from 2.13 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2009 to 1.77 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Beef cattle

Production income for the Beef cattle segment increased 15.0%, from Ps.18.1 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.20.8 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 42.3% increase in the average price of kilogram of cattle produced, from Ps.2.6 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.3.7 million in fiscal year 2010,

          a 20.4% decrease in beef production volume, from 7,112 tons during fiscal year 2009 to 5,659 tons in fiscal year 2010. The beef production volume in farms decreased 22.5% in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009, partially offset by a 14.9% higher production of heads finished in the feedlot compared to the previous year; and

          a 28.7% decrease in births during fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009.

The number of hectares dedicated to beef cattle production decreased from 128,859 hectares in fiscal year 2009 to 105,857 in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a smaller number of hectares devoted to cattle production leased from third parties.

Milk

Production income for the Milk segment increased 28.8%, from Ps.20.2 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.26.0 million in fiscal year 2010. This increase was mainly due to:

 

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          a 23.7% increase in average prices of milk, from Ps.0.93 per liter in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.1.15 per liter in fiscal year 2010; and

          a 3.8% increase in milk production volumes, from 20.9 million liters in fiscal year 2009 to 21.7 million liters in this fiscal year. This increase in production volume was mainly due to (i) a slight increase in the average number of milking cows (from 3,286 in fiscal year 2009 to 3,297 in fiscal year 2010); and (ii) a slight increase of 3.5% in the efficiency level of average daily milk production per cow, from 17.4 liters in fiscal year 2009 to 18.0 liters in fiscal year 2010.

Cost of production

Cost of production decreased 4.0%, from Ps.210.4 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.201.9 million in fiscal year 2010. This decrease was mainly due to a 16.2 million decrease in our Crops segment, partially offset by a Ps. 5.6 million increase in our Beef cattle segment and a Ps.2.1 million increase in our Milk segment.

Crops – Local

Cost of production from our Crops segment decreased 16.8%, from Ps.159.1 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.132.3 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a consequence of:

          a lower number of hectares exploited in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009; and

          a significant decrease in direct costs of production during fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009, primarily as a result of lower prices of leases and supplies used (agrochemicals and seeds).

Total cost of production per ton decreased 38.4%, from Ps.740 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.456 in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of lower direct costs of production and higher yields per hectare during fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009 that allowed to dilute costs of production.

Crops – International

Cost of production from our Crops segment increased 63.2% from Ps.16.8 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.27.4 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to:

          higher production volumes in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009; and

          a larger number of hectares in operation in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009.

The total cost of production per ton increased 3.2% from Ps.794 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.819 in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher direct costs of production compared to the previous fiscal year.

Beef cattle

Cost of production from our Beef cattle segment increased 34.5%, from Ps. 16.2 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps. 21.8 million in fiscal year 2010. The higher cost of production from our Beef cattle segment during fiscal year 2010 is mainly attributable to:

          higher feeding costs due to the increase in the number of heads fattened in feedlot and the increased prices of supplies.

The direct cost per kilogram produced increased 84.3%, from Ps. 0.89 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps. 1.64 in fiscal year 2010.

Milk

Cost of production for the Milk segment increased 11.5%, from Ps.18.3 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.20.4 million in fiscal year 2010. This increase was mainly due to:

            a 3.8% increase in milk production volume in fiscal year 2010 compared to the previous fiscal year; and

            the impact of higher indirect costs. As a result of the above, cost of production per liter of milk increased from Ps.0.89 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.0.94 in fiscal year 2010.

Sales

Total sales increased 32.7%, from Ps.1,254.7 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.1,664.6 million in fiscal year 2010. This was primarily due to a 36.8% increase in the agricultural business, from Ps.239.4 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.327.4 million in fiscal year 2010 and a 31.7% increase in the real estate business, from Ps.1,015.3 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.1,337.2 million in fiscal year 2010.

Agricultural business

Sales increased 36.8% from Ps.239.4 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.327.4 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of a Ps.30.2 million increase in the Crops segment, a Ps.21.6 million increase in the Beef cattle segment, a Ps.5.1 million increase in the Milk segment, a Ps.14.4 million increase in the Other segment, and a Ps.16.6 million increase in our Sales of farms segment.

 

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Crops – Local

Sales from our Crops segment increased 11.4%, from Ps.147.7 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.164.5 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a consequence of:

          a 16.5% increase in average prices of grains sold, from Ps.607 per ton in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.707 per ton in fiscal year 2010, partially offset by a slight reduction of 6,406 tons in crops sold in fiscal year 2010 compared to the previous fiscal year; and

          a 33.9% increase in production volume, from 215,857 tons in fiscal year 2009 to 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010, partially offset by a slight reduction of 6,406 tons in crops sold in fiscal year 2010 compared to the previous fiscal year.

 

Crops Inventories (in tons) (1)

 

Fiscal year ended June 30,

 

2008

2009

Variation

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the fiscal year

112,174

77,449

(34,725)

Purchases

8,316

22,845

14,529

Production

222,181

253,051

30,870

Sales

(244,853)

(238,447)

6,406

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

(20,369)

(24,599)

(4,230)

Inventories at the end of the fiscal year

77,449

90,299

12,850

 

(1) Includes silage stocks.

 

Crops – International

Sales from our Crops segment increased 79.5% from Ps.16.8 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.30.1 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of:

          a 91.1% increase in sales volume, from 18,661 tons in fiscal year 2009 to 35,658 tons in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to a higher production volume of crops in this fiscal year and a larger initial inventory of crops due to the start of production activities during fiscal year 2009;

          partially offset by a 6.3% reduction in the average price per ton sold, from Ps.899 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010.

 

Crops Inventory (in tons)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2009

2010

Variation

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the fiscal year

-

2,513

2,513

Purchases

-

-

-

Production

21,174

33,475

12,301

Sales

(18,661)

(35,658)

(16,997)

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

-

(326)

(326)

Inventories at the end of the fiscal year

2,513

4

(2,509)

Beef cattle

Sales from our Beef cattle segment increased 122.6%, from Ps.17.6 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.39.3 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 40.2% increase in beef sales volume, from 6,348 tons in fiscal year 2009 to 8,898 tons in fiscal year 2010; and

          a 58.6% increase in the average price per kilogram sold, from Ps.2.78 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.4.41 in fiscal year 2010.

The average cattle stock decreased from 95,437 heads in fiscal year 2009 to 79,488 heads in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of the higher volume of sales described above and a reduction of our herd in the “Los Pozos” farm.

Milk

Sales from our Milk segment increased 22.4%, from Ps.19.3 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps. 24.4 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 23.7% increase in average prices of milk, from Ps. 0.93 per liter in fiscal year 2009 to Ps. 1.15 per liter in fiscal year 2010; and

          a 3.8% increase in production volume mainly due to a higher number of dairy cows being milked and a 3.5% increase in the efficiency level of production.

 

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Sales of farms

Sales from our Sales of farms segment increased 847.3% from Ps.2.0 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.18.6 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a consequence of:

Fiscal year 2010

          On June 15, 2010, we signed the deed of sale of the “Tali Sumaj” farm (12,701 hectares), located in the Province of Catamarca. The transaction was agreed for a price of Ps.18.6 million (US$ 4.8 million), which was paid in full.

Fiscal year 2009

On July 24, 2008, we signed the deed of sale for two parcels of land in “El Recreo” farm (1,829 hectares) located in the Province of Catamarca. The transaction was agreed for a price of Ps.1.1 million (US$ 0.36 million) paid as follows: US$ 0.12 million upon execution of the deed of sale, and the balance of US$ 0.24 million to be paid in two annual and consecutive installments plus interest equivalent to the Libor rate plus 3%. The result of this transaction was recognized in fiscal year 2008 in accordance with Technical Resolution No. 17; and

On April 7, 2009, we signed the deed of sale for 1,658 hectares of "Los Pozos" farm located in the Province of Salta. The transaction was agreed for a price of Ps.2.0 million (US$ 0.5 million),that was collected in full.

Other

Sales from our Other segment increased 40.1%, from Ps.36.0 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.50.5 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to:

          a Ps13.1 million increase in commodity brokerage services; and

          a Ps.1.4 million increase for services to third parties, resale of raw materials, and others.

Real estate business

Sales from our Real estate business increased 31.7% from Ps.1,015.3 million to Ps.1,337.2 million in fiscal year 2010. This was caused mainly by a Ps.374.5 million increase in the Offices and other, Shopping centers, Hotels, and Consumer financing segments, partially offset by a Ps.52.5 million reduction in the Sales and developments segment.

Cost of sales

Total cost of sales increased 23.6% from Ps.640.8 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.792.2 million in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a 41.4% increase in the agricultural business, from Ps.204.8 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.289.7 million in fiscal year 2010 and a 15.3% increase in the real estate business from Ps.435.9 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.502.5 million in fiscal year 2010.

Agricultural business

Cost of sales for fiscal year 2010 increased 41.4% from Ps.204.8 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.289.7 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of a Ps.30.7 million increase in the Crops segment, a Ps.30.4 million increase in the Beef cattle segment, a Ps.5.1 million increase in the Milk segment, a Ps.13.9 million increase in the Other segment, and a Ps.4.7 million increase in the Sales of farms segment.

The cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 85.6% in fiscal year 2009 and 88.5% in fiscal year 2010.

Crops – Local

Cost of sales from our Crops segment increased 13.9%, from Ps. 130.1 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.148.1 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 16.5% increase in the average market price of grains in fiscal year 2010;

          partially offset by a 2.6% reduction in the volume of tons sold compared to the previous fiscal year.

The average cost per ton sold increased 16.9%, from Ps.531 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.621 in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of the higher average market prices of grains.

Crops – International

Cost of sales from our Crops segment increased 84.7% from Ps.14.9 million in fiscal year 2009 to ps.27.6 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of:

          a 91.1% increase in the volume of sales of crops in fiscal year 2010 compared to the previous fiscal year;

          partially offset by a 6.3% reduction in the average price per ton of crops, from Ps.899 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010.

The average cost per ton decreased 3.3%, from Ps.799 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.773 in fiscal year 2010.

 

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Beef cattle

Cost of sales from our Beef cattle segment increased 187.5%, from Ps.16.2 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.46.7 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 40.2% increase in the beef sales volume in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009;

          a 58.6% increase in the average price per kilogram, from Ps.2.78 in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.4.41 fiscal year 2010; and

          a reduction in our cattle herd in the “Los Pozos” farm.

Milk

Cost of sales from our Milk segment increased 26.4%, from Ps.19.3 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.24.4 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of:

          a 23.7% increase in the level of prices of milk which had an impact on the cost of sales; and

          a 3.0% increase in the sale volume of milk.

Sales of farms

Cost of sales from our Sales of farms segment increased significantly, from Ps.0.1 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.4.8 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a consequence of:

Fiscal year 2010

          the cost of sales of 12,701 hectares of our “Tali Sumaj” farm was Ps.4.8 million.

Fiscal year 2009

          the cost of sales of 1,829 hectares of our El Recreo farm was Ps.0.2 million; and

          the cost of sales of 1,658 hectares of our Los Pozos farm was Ps.0.1 million.

Other

Cost of sales from our Other segment increased 57.4%, from Ps.24.2 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.38.1 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher costs arising from brokerage activities due to an increase in the number of commodity trading transactions through our subsidiary Futuros y Opciones.com and costs generated by services to third parties, resale of raw materials and others.

Real estate business

Cost of sales from our Real estate business increased 15.3%, from Ps.435.9 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.502.5 million in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a Ps.137.2 million increase in the Offices and other, Shopping Centers, Hotels and Consumer financing segments, partially offset by a Ps.70.6 million reduction in the Sales and developments segment.

Gross profit

As a result of the above mentioned factors, gross profit increased 54.2%, from Ps.576.0 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.888.2 million in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a significant increase in our agricultural business, from a Ps.3.4 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.53.5 million profit in fiscal year 2010 and a 44.1% increase in the real estate business, from a Ps.579.4 million profit in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.834.7 million profit in fiscal year 2010.

Agricultural business

As a result of the above mentioned factors, gross profit increased significantly, from  Ps.3.4 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.53.5 million profit in fiscal year 2010. Our gross margin, calculated as our gross profit divided by our production income, was 2.0% negative for fiscal year 2009 and 24.6% positive for fiscal year 2010.

Crops – Local

Gross profit from our Crops segment increased 221.9%, from a Ps.22.9 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.27.9 million profit in this fiscal year.

Crops – International

Gross profit from our Crops segment increased 238.9%, from Ps.0.7 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.2.2 million during the current fiscal year.

Beef cattle

Gross profit from our Beef cattle segment decreased 356.3%, from a Ps.3.3 million profit in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.8.4 million loss  in fiscal year 2010.

 

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Milk

Gross profit from our Milk segment increased 200.9%, from Ps.1.9 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.5.7 million in fiscal year 2010.

Sales of farms

Gross profit from our Sales of farms segment increased 636.3% from Ps.1.9  million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.13.7 million in fiscal year 2010.

Other

Gross profit from our Other segment increased 4.7%, from Ps.11.8 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.12.4 million in fiscal year 2010.

Real estate business

Gross profit from our real estate business increased 44.1% from Ps.579.4 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.834.7 million in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a Ps.147.5 million increase in the Shopping centers segment and a Ps.107.8 million increase in the Sales and developments, Offices and other, Hotels and Consumer financing segments.

Selling expenses

Total selling expenses increased 3.3% from Ps.212.5 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.219.4 million for fiscal year 2010. Selling expenses for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 include Ps.187.3 million and Ps.185.4 million from the real estate business, respectively.

Agricultural business

Selling expenses of our agricultural business increased 35.1% from Ps.25.2 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.34.0 million in fiscal year 2010. Selling expenses of our Crops, Beef cattle and Other segments represented 81.1%, 7.5% and 9.9%, respectively, from the total selling expenses as of June 30, 2010.

Crops – Local

Selling expenses of our Crops segment as a percentage of sales increased from 12.6% in fiscal year 2009 to 14.1% in fiscal year 2010, as a result of the increase in average sales prices of commodities in fiscal year 2010. Selling expenses per ton of grain sold increased 27.6%, from Ps.76 per ton in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.97 per ton in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher cost of freight, conditioning and storage.

Crops – International

Selling expenses of our Crops segment as a percentage of sales increased, from 14.3% during fiscal year 2009 to 14.9% in fiscal year 2010. Selling expenses per ton of grain sold decreased 2.3%, from Ps.129 per ton during fiscal year 2009 to Ps.126 per ton in fiscal year 2010.

Beef cattle

Selling expenses of our Beef cattle segment as a percentage of sales decreased, from 7.5% in fiscal year 2009 to 6.5% in fiscal year 2010.

Milk

Milk sales did not generate significant selling expenses as all the production was marketed directly to dairy producers.

Other

Selling expenses of our Other segment as a percentage of sales decreased slightly from 6.9% in fiscal year 2009 to 6.6% in fiscal year 2010.

Real estate business

Selling expenses from the real estate business decreased 1.0%, from Ps.187.3 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.185.4 million in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a Ps.20.1 million reduction in the Offices and other and Consumer financing segments, partially offset by a Ps.18.2 million increase in the Sales and developments, Shopping centers and Hotels segments.

Administrative expenses

Total administrative expenses increased 78.0%, from Ps.134.7 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.239.7 million in fiscal year 2010. Fiscal years 2009 and 2010 include Ps.102.6 million and Ps.195.3 million, respectively, from the Real estate business.

Agricultural business

Administrative expenses from our Agricultural business increased 38.3% from Ps.32.1 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.44.4 million in fiscal year 2010.

 

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Crops – Local

Administrative expenses increased 14.8%, from Ps.16.9 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.19.4 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to the increase in Salaries and wages and social security contributions resulting from compensation increases, an increase in Office and administration expenses resulting from higher rental expenses of our main offices and higher Bank commissions and expenses.

Crops – International

Administrative expenses increased 138.7%, from Ps.3.0 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.7.2 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly due to the addition of our international businesses in Bolivia and Paraguay during this fiscal year.

Beef cattle

Administrative expenses increased 36.4% from Ps.9.0 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.12.3 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of higher Salaries and wages and social security contributions resulting from compensation increases, an increase in Office and administration expenses due to higher rental expenses of our main offices and higher Bank commissions and expenses.

Milk

Administrative expenses increased 37.6% from Ps. 1.6 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.2.2 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher Salaries and wages and social security contributions resulting from compensation increases, an increase in Office and administration expenses due to higher rental expenses of our main offices and higher Bank commissions and expenses.

Sales of farms

Administrative expenses increased significantly, from Ps.0.1 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.1.3 million in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of an increase in the share of this segment.

Other

Administrative expenses increased 36.3% from Ps.1.3 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.1.8 million in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher Salaries and wages and social security contributions resulting from compensation increases, an increase in Office and administration expenses due to higher rental expenses of our main offices and higher Bank commissions and expenses.

Real estate business

Administrative expenses from our real estate business increased 90.4%, from Ps.102.6 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.195.3 million in fiscal year 2010. This resulted mainly from a Ps.92.7 million increase in the Sales and developments, Offices and other, Shopping centers, Hotels and Consumer financing segments.

Gain from valuation of other assets at net realization value

Gain from valuation of other assets at net realization value increased 266.3% from a Ps.9.2 million gain during fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.33.8 million gain in fiscal year 2010, derived from our real estate business.

Gain (loss) from inventory holding

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding increased significantly, from a Ps.0.4 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.86.6 million gain in fiscal year 2010. Fiscal years 2009 and 2010 include a Ps.0.9 million and Ps.1.1 million gain as a result of our real estate business, respectively.

Agricultural business

Crops – Local

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding increased significantly, from a Ps.0.7 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.1.5 million gain in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of a higher gain from inventory holding in grains and supplies, due to an increase in market prices, partially offset by a loss from transactions in the Futures and Options Exchange Market (Mercado a Término). 

Crops – International

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding decreased 46.4%, from a Ps.0.2 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.0.3 million loss in fiscal year 2010, mainly as a result of a loss in inventory holding in grains and supplies, due to a decrease in market prices.

Beef cattle

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding increased significantly, from a Ps.0.9 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.84.3 million gain in fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of an increase in average market prices and changes of cattle category in the current fiscal year.

The increase in prices is due to a significant decrease in beef cattle offer. This was originated as a result of the severe drought that took place in Argentina during 2008, which affected the corporal condition of the breeding cows and caused in a lower ratio of pregnancies and an increasein sales of cattle, mainly of female, to slaughter during last years. Due to the imbalance between offer and demand, there was an increase in prices in all the beef categories.

 

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Other

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding decreased 126.9% from a Ps.0.4 million gain in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.0.1 million loss in fiscal year 2010, mostly due to a decrease in average prices of minor products.

Real estate business

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding of our real estate business increased 17.6%, from a Ps.0.9 million gain in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.1.1 million gain in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a Ps.0.9 million increase in the Sales and developments segment, offset by a Ps.0.7 million reduction in the Offices and other segment compared to the previous fiscal year.

Gain  (loss) from investment in Tarjeta Shopping's trusts

Our gain (loss) from inventory holding of our investment in Tarjeta Shopping trusts increased 268.3%, from a Ps.22.3 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.37.5 million gain in fiscal year 2010, on account of the following factors: (i) the valuation of the Participation Certificates in various series of Consumer Financing Financial Trusts, (ii) the comparison of these valuations against their recoverable values (fair values) and (iii) the gains/losses on the placement of the notes (at the time of the Public Offering) associated to the various series of Consumer Financing financial trusts.”

Operating income (loss)

As a result of the above-mentioned factors, operating income (loss) increased 172.5%, from a Ps.215.4 million gain in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.587.0 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Agricultural business

Operating income (loss) from the agricultural business increased 197.6% from a Ps.62.0 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.60.6 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Crops – Local

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased 77.8% from a Ps.59.2 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.13.1 million loss in fiscal year 2010.

Crops – International

Operating income (loss) from this segment decreased 96.4%, from a Ps.4.9 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.9.7 million loss in fiscal year 2010.

Beef cattle

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased significantly, from a Ps.7.9 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.61.0 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Milk

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased significantly, from a Ps.0.1 million loss in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.2.9 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Sales of farms

Operating income (loss) from this segment increased, from a Ps.1.7 million gain in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.12.4 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Other

Operating income (loss) from this segment decreased 15.6% from a Ps.8.4 million gain in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.7.1 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Real estate business

Operating income (loss) from our real estate business increased 89.8%, from a Ps.277.4 million gain in fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.526.4 million gain in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a Ps.218.0 million increase in the Shopping centers and Consumer financing segments and a Ps.31.0 million increase in the Sales and developments, Offices and other and Hotels segments.

Amortization of goodwill

The amortization of goodwill increased 35.2%, from a Ps.32.3 million gain during fiscal year 2009 to a Ps.43.7 million gain in fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a Ps.8.3 million increase in the amortization of negative goodwill from the acquisition of our equity interest in IRSA and a Ps.3.0 million increase from our share in BrasilAgro.

Net financial results

We had a net financial income of Ps.44.7 million in fiscal year 2009 and a Ps.201.3 million loss in fiscal year 2010. This was primarily due to:

          non-recurrent income of Ps.176.6 million in fiscal year 2009 generated by the repurchase of Notes issued by our subsidiaries IRSA and Alto Palermo S.A.;

 

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          a higher loss of Ps.29.2 million in net financial interest recorded in fiscal year 2010;

          a lower gain of Ps.26.7 million generated by the results from hedging transactions in fiscal year 2010;

          a lower gain of Ps.44.9 million generated by the results from financial and other transactions in fiscal year 2010;

          a lower gain of Ps.4.0 million generated by translation differences in fiscal year 2010; and

          a lower loss Ps.35.3 million generated by net exchange differences in fiscal year 2010.

Our net financial loss in fiscal year 2010 is mainly due to (i) a Ps.158.5 million loss from the negative impact of interest accrued on debt financing, mainly due to increased indebtedness and higher interest rates; (ii) a Ps.45.6 million loss generated by net exchange differences mainly as a result of a higher liability position in US dollars; and (iii) a Ps.4.9 million loss derived from holding results from the placement of funds and other financial transactions.

The above-mentioned losses were partially offset by (i) a Ps.5.4 million gain mostly generated by foreign exchange futures – NDF, and (ii) a Ps.2.3 million gain generated by translation differences during fiscal year 2010 from the consolidation with our subsidiary established in the Republic of Uruguay. It should be pointed out that the average exchange rate increased 3.6%, from $/US$ 3.777 at the end of fiscal year 2009 to $/US$ 3.911 at the end of fiscal year 2010.

Gain (loss) on equity investees

Gain on our equity investees increased 158.4%, from Ps.49.2 million in fiscal year 2009 to Ps.127.1 million in fiscal year 2010. This was primarily due to:

          an increase of Ps.36.5 million in fiscal year 2010 with respect to our investment in IRSA. The result from our investment in IRSA in fiscal year 2010 includes a Ps.6.2 million loss due to the amortization of higher values generated by the business combination. The 42.7 million loss for fiscal year 2009 includes a Ps.33.6 million loss from our investment in IRSA and a Ps.9.1 million loss from the amortization of higher values generated by the business combination;

          an increase of Ps.70.2 million in fiscal year 2010 due to income from related companies in our real estate business;

          a decrease of Ps.11.3 million in fiscal year 2010 with respect to our equity interest in BrasilAgro. The result from our investment in BrasilAgro was a Ps.1.8 million gain for fiscal year 2009, compared to a Ps.9.5 million loss for fiscal year 2010;

          a decrease of Ps.18.5 million in fiscal year 2010 with respect to our equity interest in Cactus The result from our investment in Cactus was a Ps.2.6 million loss for fiscal year 2009, compared to a Ps.21.1 million loss for fiscal year 2010; and

          an increase of Ps.1.1 million in fiscal year 2010 mainly as a result of our equity interest in AgroUranga S.A. The result from our investment in such company was a Ps.2.9 million gain in fiscal year 2009, compared to a Ps.3.7 million gain in fiscal year 2010.

Other income and expenses, net

Other income and expenses, net, represented a net expense of Ps.16.5 million and Ps.19.7 million in fiscal years 2009 and 2010, respectively. These results were mainly due to the negative impact from the tax on personal assets payable by us on behalf of our shareholders as required under Argentine law and to the impact from donations.

Management fee

Under the consulting agreement entered into with Consultores Assets Management S.A., we pay a fee equal to 10% of our net income for agricultural advisory services and other management services. The fees amounted to Ps.13.6 million in fiscal year 2009 and Ps.20.6 million in fiscal year 2010.

Income tax

Our income tax expense was Ps.92.7 million in fiscal year 2009 and Ps.145.9 million in fiscal year 2010. We recognize our income tax expense on the basis of the deferred tax liability method, thus recognizing temporary differences between accounting and tax assets and liabilities measurements. The main temporary differences for the Agricultural business derive from valuation of cattle stock and fixed assets sale and replacement, while those corresponding to the Real estate business derive from the sale and replacement of fixed assets.

For purposes of determining the deferred assets and liabilities, the tax rate expected to be in force at the time of their reversion or use, according to the legal provisions enacted as of the date of issuance of this form (35%), has been applied to the identified temporary differences and tax losses.

Minority interest

Our minority interest was a Ps.94.2 million loss for fiscal year 2009 and a Ps.184.8 million loss in fiscal year 2010.

Net income

Due to the above-mentioned issues, our net income increased 48.8%, from Ps.124.6 million for fiscal year 2009 to Ps.185.4 million in fiscal year 2010.

 

 

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B.  Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our principal sources of liquidity have historically been:

          cash generated by our issuance of common shares and by negotiable obligations;

          cash generated by operations;

          cash from borrowings and financing arrangements (including cash from the exercise of warrants); and

          cash proceeds from the sale of farmlands.

Our principal cash requirements or uses (other than in connection with our operating activities) have historically been:

          acquisition of interests in related companies;

          capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment (including acquisitions or purchases of farmlands);

          interest payments and repayments of short-term and long-term debt; and

          payments of dividends.

Our liquidity and capital resources include our cash and cash equivalents, proceeds from operating activities, sales of real estate investments, bank borrowing, long-term debt and capital financing.

Cash Flows

The table below shows our cash flow for the fiscal years ended indicated,:

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010(*)

 

2009(*)

 

(in millions of Pesos)

Net cash provided by operating activities

553,2

 

335.0

 

362.7

Net cash used in investing activities

(791.5)

 

(550.4)

 

(325.5)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

768.2

 

179.4

 

(346.6)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

529.9

 

(36.0)

 

(309.4)

(*) See change in accounting policy related to statement of cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 in Note 2.J to our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual report.

 

As of June 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents Ps. 705.5 million, an increase compared to Ps. 175.7 million as of June 30, 2010. The increase  was primarily due to the issuance of negotiable obligations for Ps. 965.5 million, an increase in the short and long term debt Ps. 106.9 million, the proceeds from sale of negotiable notes for Ps. 302.3 million and cash inflows from operating activities for Ps. 553.2 million,  partially offset by  the increase in related companies for Ps. 701.1 million, the acquisition and improvement of fixed assets for Ps.169.7 million,  cash outflows for repurchasing Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 163.3 million, the payment of  financial interests for Ps. 186.8 million and the payment of dividends for Ps. 190.4 million.

As of June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents for Ps. 175.7 million, a decrease compared to Ps. 211.7 million as of June 30, 2009. The decrease  was primarily due to the increase in ownership interests in Hersha and other related companies and other non current investments for Ps. 338.3 million, the acquisition and improvement of fixed assets for Ps.199.7 million and the payment of dividends for Ps. 97.3 million, partially offset by cash inflows from operating activities for Ps. 335.0 million, the issuance of negotiable obligations for Ps. 129.2 million and the increase in the short and long term debt for  Ps. 376.1 million.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Net cash provided by operations increased from a net cash inflow of Ps.335.0 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 to Ps. 553.2 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in operating gains for Ps. 213.3 million, the Ps.30.9 million increase in social security contributions payable, taxes payable and customer advances and an increase in other debts for Ps. 24.8 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010; that was partially offset by a Ps. 13.5 million increase in receivables from sales, leases and services, a Ps. 21.6 million increase in inventories and a Ps. 16.1 million reduction in trade payables. Our operating activities resulted in net cash inflows of Ps.553.2 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2011, mainly due to operating gains of Ps. 853.2 million, partially offset by an increase in receivables from sales, leases and services, other receivables, inventories, taxes payable, customer advances, other debts, trade accounts payable and intangible assets and a decrease in social security contributions for Ps. 299.9 million.

Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

Net cash provided by operations decreased from a net cash inflow of Ps.362.7 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2009 to Ps. 335.0 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the Ps.147.3 million decrease in social security contributions payable, taxes payable and customer advances, a Ps. 129.9 million increase in inventories, a Ps. 26.0 million reduction in trade payables, a Ps. 20.4 million increase in receivables from sales, leases and services in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010 compared to the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2009; that was partially offset by an increase in operating gains for Ps. 143.3 million, a Ps.110.4 million decrease in other receivables, a decrease of Ps. 10.2 million in intangible assets and an increase in other debts Ps. 32.0 million. Our operating activities resulted in net cash inflows of Ps.335.0 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010, mainly due to operating gains of Ps. 640.1 million, partially offset by an increase in receivables from sales, leases and services, other receivables and intangible assets and inventories and a decrease in social security contributions, taxes payable, customer advances and trade accounts payable for Ps. 298.8 million.

 

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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Net cash used in investing activities increased from Ps. 550.4 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010 to Ps. 791.5 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2011. Our investing activities resulted in net cash outflows for Ps. 791.5 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2011 mainly due to the increase in ownership interests in controlled companies for Ps. 354.5 million, the acquisition and upgrading of fixed assets and undeveloped parcels of lands for Ps. 169.9 million, down payments on the acquisition of shares for Ps.1.8 million and payments for the acquisition of related companies for Ps. 346.6 million, partially offset by cash inflows related to the decrease of other investments for Ps. 77.7 million and dividends collected for Ps. 14.1 million.

Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

Net cash used in investing activities increased from Ps. (325.4) million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2009 to Ps. 550.4 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010. Our investing activities resulted in net cash outflows for Ps. 550.4 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2010 mainly due to the increase in ownership interests in controlled companies, Ps. (338.3) million, the acquisition and upgrading of fixed assets for Ps. 199.7 million, down payments on the acquisition of shares for Ps.23.7 million and payments for the acquisition of related companies for Ps. 8.3 million, partially offset by cash inflows related to the down payment on the sale of Tarshop shares for Ps. 20.0 million, dividends collected for Ps. 6.5 million and other fixed assets for Ps. 16.3 million.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Net cash provided by financing activities increased from Ps.179.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 to Ps. 768.2 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, mainly due to an increase in the inflow of cash arising from the issuance of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 836.2 million, an in increase in the inflow of cash arising from the sale of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 302.3 million and a decrease of payment of seller financing for Ps. 62.1 million; the increase was partially offset by a Ps. 269.1 million decrease in financial loans and a increase in the cash outflows for repurchasing and payment of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 186.6 million. Our financing activities resulted in net cash inflows of Ps. 768.2 million mainly due to the proceeds of financial loans for Ps. 357.6 million, cash inflows associated with the issuance of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 965.5 million and the proceeds from sale of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 302.3 million, partially offset by the repayment of financial loans for Ps. 250.7 million, the payment of dividends for Ps. 190.4 million, cash outflows for repurchasing Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 163.3 million and payment of financial interest for Ps. 186.8 million.

Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

Net cash used from financing activities amounted to Ps.346.6 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 compared to net cash provided of Ps. (179.4) million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 mainly due to a Ps. 362.3 million increase in financial loans, an increase in the inflow of cash arising from the issuance of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 129.2 million and a decrease in the cash outflows for repurchasing Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 128.5 million. Our financing activities resulted in net cash inflows of Ps. 179.4 million mainly due to the proceeds of financial loans for Ps. 697.6 million, cash inflows associated with the issuance of Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 129.2 million and minority shareholders’ contributions for Ps. 46.2 million, partially offset by the repayment of financial loans for Ps. 321.5 million, the payment of  financial interest of Ps. 167.4 million, the payment of dividends for Ps. 97.3 million, cash outflows for repurchasing Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 12.0 million, payment of seller financing for Ps. 93.6 million and  payment of financial interest for Ps. 167.4 million.

We believe our working capital (calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets) and our cash from operating activities are adequate for our present and future requirements. In the event that cash generated from our operations is at any time insufficient to finance our working capital, we would seek to finance such working capital needs through new debt, equity financing or selective asset sales. For more information about liquidity please see “Risk Factors”.

Our Indebtedness

As of June 30, 2011, we had total loans in the amount of Ps. 3,595.0 million. The table below sets forth our indebtedness by maturing date:

 

Schedule of Maturities or Amortization

 

Currency

Less than 1 year

(1)

More than 1 year and up to 2 years

More than 2 years and up to 3 years

More than 3 years and up to 4 years

More than 4 years

Total

(2)

Annual Average Interest Rate

 

(in million Pesos, constant currency as of June 30, 2011)(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank and other debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank loans (4)

Ps. / US$ / Rs.

1,000.4

78.6

-

40.4

64.9

1,184.3

variable

Hoteles Argentinos secured loan

Ps.

19.0

-

-

-

-

19.0

16.25

Cresud’s Series III Non-convertible Notes (5)

Ps.

36.3

-

-

-

-

36.3

variable (Badlar plus 400 basis points)

Cresud’s Series IV Non-convertible Notes (5)

US$

55.5

18.3

-

-

-

73.8

7.75

Cresud’s Series V Non-convertible Notes (5)

Ps.

36.2

70.9

-

-

-

107.1

variable (Badlar + 375 basis points)

Cresud’s Series VI Non-convertible Notes (5)

US$

33.4

99.3

-

-

-

132.7

7.50

Cresud’s Series VII Non-convertible Notes (5)

US$

-

8.5

-

-

-

8.5

variable (4.00% + soybean upside)

APSA’s Convertible Notes

US$

-

-

4.6

-

-

4.6

10.00

APSA’s Series II Notes (5) (6)

Ps.

28.9

-

-

-

-

28.9

11.00

APSA’s Series I Notes (5) (7)

US$

4.5

-

-

-

421.5

426.0

7.88

IRSA’s Series I Notes (5) (8)

US$

30.8

(0.7)

(0.7)

(0.7)

601.7

630.4

8.50

IRSA’s Series II Notes (5)

US$

21.0

(0.9)

(0.9)

(0.9)

600.8

619.1

11.50

Debt financed by seller

Ps. / US$

50.2

19.6

19.6

-

42.5

131.9

-

Secured debt for purchase of establishments (10)

US$

180.3

12.1

-

-

-

192.4

Fixed (7.23) / variable

Total bank and other debt

 

1,496.5

305.7

22.6

38.8

1,731.4

3,595.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes accrued interest.

(2) Figures may not sum due to rounding.

(3) Exchange rate as of June 30, 2011 US$1.00 = Ps. 4.110 and Rs. 1.00 = Ps. 2.510

(4) Includes bank overdrafts.

(5) Includes issuance expenses (under Argentine GAAP, expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of debt are classified as short or long term debt, as applicable).

(6) Includes (0.1) of higher values.

(7) Includes (11.1) of higher values.

(8) Includes (12.9) of higher values.

(9) Included under Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

(10) Included under Trade account payables in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

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CRESUD’s Outstanding Notes

On July 21 2010, we issued two series of notes under our Global Note Program for a principal amount of up to US$ 50 million for an aggregate amount of Ps. 105.8 million:

Series III, for a principal amount of Ps. 35.6 million, maturing 21 months after the issuance date, accrues interest at a variable interest rate (BADLAR Privada + 400 bps). Payment of principal of Series III is payed quarterly from October 17,2011.

Series IV for a US$ amount equivalent to Ps. 70.2 million, maturing 24 months after the issuance date, accrues interest at a 7.75% interest rate per annum. Principal of Series IV Notes will be payable in 4 equal quarterly installments from October 17, 2011.

On February 18, 2011 was approved an increase in the principal amount of our Global Notes Program up to US$ 150 million.

On March 10, 2011, we issued three new series of Notes for a total amount of Ps. 255.7 million under our Global Note Program:

Series V Notes, for a principal amount of Ps. 106.9 million, maturing 21 months after the issue date, and accruing interest at a variable rate (BADLAR Privada + 375 basis points). Interest is payable quarterly in arrears, and the principal amount is payable quarterly payments due within 15, 18 and 21 months after the issue date.

Series VI Notes, for a principal amount of US$ 34.8 million, maturing 24 months after the issue date, and payable in pesos at an applicable exchange rate in connection with each payment date. The notes accrue interest at a fixed rate of 7.50% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears, and the principal amount is payable in four equal consecutive installments due within 15, 18, 21 and 24 months from their issue date.

Series VII Notes, for a principal amount of US$ 2.1 million, due 24 months from their issue date, and payable in pesos at an applicable exchange rate in connection with each payment date. The notes accrue interest at a fixed minimum nominal rate of 4% per annum plus a bonus factor (40% of the appreciation of soybean over each period), if applicable, payable quarterly in arrears. The principal is payable at maturity.

 

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Also, subsequent to the end of our fiscal year 2011, on September 7, 2011, we issued Series VIII Notes, for a principal amount of US$ 60 million due 2014, at a fixed rate of 7.5%, repayable semi-annually on September 7 and March 7 of each year. For more information, please see “Recent Developments”. 

Hoteles Argentinos Loan

On March 15, 2010, IRSA’s subsidiary Hoteles Argentinos  entered into a loan agreement with Standard Bank Argentina S.A., whereby it lent to Hoteles Argentinos the sum of Ps. 19.0 million, which were used to repay the loan with Credit Suisse First Boston International. In addition, on March 15, 2010, the mortgage and swap agreement entered into with Credit Suisse First Boston International were cancelled. The new loan with Standard Bank Argentina S.A. was repayable in a single payment that fell due on the first anniversary of the agreement’s execution date, and accrues interest at a fixed rate of 16.25% payable every three months in arrears. On March 15, 2011, such loan was replaced and three loans with Standard Bank Argentina S.A. were agreed upon: one loan for Ps. 15.8 million, due on March 14, 2012 accruing interest at a rate of 16.75%, and two loans in dollars, each for US$ 0.4 million, the first one due on September 12, 2011 and accruing interest at a rate of 3.70% and the second one due on March 14, 2011 accruing interest at a rate of 3.90%. Upon the first expiration on September 12, 2011, interests were paid and capital was renewed for another year accruing interest at a rate of 3.90%.

Alto Palermo 10% convertible notes due 2014

On July 19, 2002, Alto Palermo issued US$ 50.0 million in unsecured Convertible Notes in exchange for cash and the settlement of certain liabilities owed to its shareholders. The proceeds received by Alto Palermo were used to repay short term bank loans for Ps.27.3 million and to redeem secured notes issued by Alto Palermo for Ps.52.8 million. The convertible notes accrue interest (payable semi-annually) at a 10.0% fixed interest rate per annum and are convertible at any time at the holder’s option into shares of common stock of Ps. 0.10 par value each. The conversion rate per U.S. dollar is the lower between (i) Ps.3.08642 and (ii) the result from dividing the exchange rate prevailing on the conversion date by Alto Palermo’s common shares’ par value. The convertible notes’ original maturity date was July 19, 2006, but the noteholders’ meeting held on May 2, 2006 extended the initial maturity date to July 19, 2014. The rest of the terms and conditions remained unaltered. During fiscal years 2012, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003, holders of US$ 18.24 million convertible notes of Alto Palermo exercised their conversion rights. Consequently, Alto Palermo issued 277,777, 477,544,197, 101,582, 52,741,373, 22,852,514, and 4,829,745 common shares, respectively. If all the holders of Convertible Notes exercised their conversion rights, Alto Palermo’s total amount of outstanding shares would increase from 1,259.6 million to 2,239.7 million.

APSA has expressed its intention to repurchase such Convertible Notes for an amount of US$ 36.1 million, as approved by its Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 26, 2011. On May 26, 2011, our Shareholders’ Meeting approved, contingent upon the consummation of the Global Offer of New Shares of APSA resolved upon at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting dated May 26, 2011 and the Board of Directors’ Meeting dated June 24, 2011 of such company, the sale of the referred Convertible Notes. The price offered for the repurchase of the Convertible Notes was approved by our Shareholders’ Meeting dated May 26, 2011. APSA’s Audit Committee determined that the terms of its proposed repurchase of Convertible Notes are reasonable, and it obtained favorable opinions by third parties in connection with the offered repurchase price.

Alto Palermo Series I and Series II Notes

On May 11, 2007, Alto Palermo issued two new series of notes under its global program. Series I consists of notes for a principal amount of US$120 million, which accrue interest at a fixed rate of 7.875% per annum, payable semi-annually, and with maturity on May 11, 2017.

Series II consists of notes for a principal amount of Ps.154 million (equivalent to US$50 million), which accrue interest at 11% per annum, payable semi-annually, and are repayable in seven semi-annual installments commencing on June 11, 2009.

Acquisition of Alto Palermo’s Series I Notes

During fiscal year 2009, we purchased US$ 39.6 million in principal amount of Alto Palermo’s Series I Notes, for a total amount of US$ 19.3 million.

In turn, in the course of fiscal 2009, our subsidiary Alto Palermo repurchased some of its Series I notes for US$ 5.0 million in nominal value. As a weighted average, the price paid was US$ 0.3978 for a total of US$ 1.9 million.

In fiscal year 2011, we sold US$ 39.6 million in principal amount of such notes for an average price of US$ 0.9605, totaling US$ 38.08 million. In addition, during this fiscal year APSA has repurchased US$ 5.0 million in principal amount of its Series I notes. The average weighted price paid was US$ 1.0201 for a total amount of US$ 5.1 million.

Therefore, as of June 30, 2011, our consolidated holdings of Alto Palermo’s Series I notes amounted to US$ 10.0 million in nominal value.

Acquisition of Alto Palermo’s Series II Notes

During fiscal 2009, we bought US$ 15.1 million in principal amount of Alto Palermo’s Series II Notes, for a total of US$ 8.2 million, representing as a weighted average, a price of US$ 0.5513. In turn, in the course of fiscal 2009, our subsidiary Alto Palermo purchased some of its Series II notes for US$ 3.0 million in nominal value, for a total of US$ 2.3 million, representing, as a weighted average, a price of US$ 0.75.

During fiscal year 2011, no purchases were made with respect to these Series II notes.

As of June 30, 2011, IRSA’s consolidated holdings of Alto Palermo Series II notes amounted to US$ 19.9 million in nominal value, including previous holdings.

IRSA’S 8.5% Series I Notes due 2017

On February 2, 2007, IRSA issued 2017 fixed-rate notes for a total amount of US$150.0 million, which accrue interest at an annual interest rate of 8.5% payable semi-annually and which mature in a single installment on February 2, 2017.

These notes also contain a covenant limiting our ability to pay dividends which may not exceed the sum of:

 

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          50% of the cumulative consolidated net income; or

          75% of the cumulative consolidated net income if the consolidated interest coverage ratio for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters is at least 3.0 to 1; or

          100% of the cumulative consolidated net income if the consolidated interest coverage ratio for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters is at least 4.0 to 1; plus

          100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds (with certain exceptions) and the fair market value of property other than cash received by the company or by its restricted subsidiaries from (a) any contribution to the company’s capital stock or the capital stock of its restricted subsidiaries or issuance and sale of the company’s qualified capital stock or the qualified capital stock of its restricted subsidiaries subsequent to the issue of IRSA’s notes due 2017, or (b) issuance and sale subsequent to the issuance of the company’s notes due 2017 or its indebtedness or the indebtedness of its restricted subsidiaries that has been converted into or exchanged for qualified capital stock of IRSA, (c) any kind of reduction in thec’s indebtedness or the indebtedness of any of its restricted subsidiaries; or (d) any kind of reduction in investments in debt certificates (other than permitted investments) and in the return on assets; or (e) any distribution received from unrestricted subsidiary.

IRSA’S 11.5% Series II Notes due 2020

On July 20, 2010, IRSA issued fixed-rate notes due in 2020 for a total amount of US$ 150.0 million, which accrue interest at an annual interest rate of 11.5% payable semi-annually and which mature in a single installment on July 20, 2020.

Series II notes are subject to the same covenants as described above for Series I notes due 2017.

Debt structuring for the acquisition of Edificio República

On April 28, 2008 we executed a loan agreement secured by a mortgage with Banco Macro S.A. pursuant to which Banco Macro S.A. lent us US$ 33.6 million which it applied to the repayment of the debt balance owed to Fideicomiso República, which was incurred with respect to the acquisition of Edificio República. The principal shall be repaid in five annual, equal and consecutive installments maturing on April 28 each year and accruing interest at an annual nominal rate of 12% payable semi-annually on April and October 28, each year. Banco Macro’s loan is secured by a mortgage on the property known as “Edificio República”.

C.  Research and Developments, Patents and Licenses

Investments in technology amounted to Ps.170.8 million, Ps.21.8 million and Ps.18.6 million for the fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively. Our total technology investments aim to increase the productivity of purchased land have amounted to Ps.198.7 million since fiscal year 1995.

We reach our objectives within this area through the implementation of domestic and international technological development projects focusing mainly on:

          Quality and productivity improvement.

          Increase in appreciation value of land through the development of marginal areas.

          Increase in the quality of food in order to achieve global food safety standards. We aim to implement and perform according to official and private quality protocols that allow us to comply with the requirements of our present and future clients. Regarding official regulations, in 2003 we implemented the Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria law on animal identification for livestock in six farms. Simultaneously, in 2004 we implemented EurepGap Protocols with the objective of complying with European Union food safety standards and as a mean for continuous improvement of the internal management and system production of our farms. Our challenge is to achieve global quality standards.

          Certification of suitable quality standards, since in recent years worldwide agriculture has evolved towards more efficient and sustainable schemes in terms of environmental and financial standpoints, where the innocuousness and quality of the production systems is becoming increasingly important. In this context, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) have emerged, as a set of practices seeking to ensure the innocuousness of agricultural products, the protection of the environment, the workers’ safety and well-being, and agricultural health, with a view to improving conventional production methods. Certification of such standards allows to demonstrate the application of Good Agricultural Practices to production systems and ensures product traceability, allowing to impose stricter controls to verify the enforcement of the applicable laws.

          The implementation of a system of control and assessment of agricultural tasks for analyzing and improving efficiency in the use of agricultural machinery hired. For each of the tasks, a minimum standard to be fulfilled by contractors was set, which has led to do an improvement in the plant stand upon sowing, a better use of supplies and lower harvesting losses.

We do not have any patents or licenses that are material for conducting our business.

D. Trend Information

Agricultural Business

Our future operating results may be affected by variations in some factors, such as adverse changes in the price of commodities, the yield of crops, or changes in regulations. Though a recent significant drought has affected the main productive regions of the country, with a negative impact on the agriculture and livestock sectors in the 2008/2009 farm season, historical tendencies may not be representative of our future results. Our past results must not be considered indicative of our future performance. To mitigate certain risks associated with changes in weather and prices, we seek to apply hedging mechanisms through futures and option agreements in the grain market and to diversify our geographic areas of production.

 

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Production and sales

At present we are engaged in various operations and activities including crops, cattle breeding and fattening, milk production, and certain forestry activities. We complement our operations with the purchase and sale of land to benefit from real estate valuations.

We conduct our business on owned and leased land. As of June 30, 2011, we owned 26 farms with approximately 474,186 hectares. Approximately 47,946 hectares (not including BrasilAgro) of the land we own are used for crop production, approximately 89,644 hectares are for beef cattle production, 100,911 hectares are for sheep production, 2,571 hectares are for milk production and approximately 2,712 hectares are leased from third parties for crop and cattle beef production. The remaining 230,402 hectares of land reserve are primarily natural woodlands. In addition, we have the rights to hold approximately 132,000 hectares of land under concession for a 35-year period that can be extended for another 29 years. Also, during fiscal year 2011 we leased 52,205 hectares from third parties for crop production and 12,635 hectares for beef cattle production.

The following table sets forth, at the dates indicated, the amount of land used for each production activity (including owned and leased land and land under concession):

 

Land Use (11)

 

Fiscal Year ended June 30,

 

2007

(1) (6)

2008

(1) (6) (7)

2009

(1) (6) (7) (8)

2010

(1) (6) (7) (8)

2011

(1) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (12)

 

(in hectares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crops (2)

53,579

63,900

115,411

104,627

126,178

Beef Cattle (3)

114,097

123,935

128,859

105,857

102,279

Milk

2,609

4,320

4,334

4,900

2,571

Sheep

90,000

90,000

100,911

100,911

100,911

Natural woodlands (4)

393,677

383,573

356,796

343,153

339,744

Owned farmlands leased to others  

13,771

8,467

8,317

11,049

14,026

Total (5)

667,733

674,195

714,628

670,497

685,709

 

(1)   Includes 35.723% of approximately 8,299 hectares owned by Agro-Uranga S.A., an affiliated Argentine company in which we own a non-controlling 35.7% interest.

(2)   Includes wheat, corn, sunflower, soybean, sorghum and others.

(3)   Breeding and fattening.

(4)   We use part of our land reserves to produce charcoal, rods and fence posts.

(5)   As of June 30, 2007, 25,307 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 29,208 hectares were leased for beef cattle production.  As of June 30, 2008, 30,449 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 32,895 were leased for beef cattle production. As of June 30, 2009, 59,615 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 32,795 were leased for beef cattle production. As of June 30, 2010, 42,696 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 12,635 for beef cattle production. As of June 30, 2011, 52,205 hectares were leased for agricultural production and 12,635 hectares were leased for beef cattle production.

(6)   Does not include 20,833 hectares of “Tapenagá” farm, 14,516 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and 50 hectares of “El Recreo” farm, which were sold in fiscal year 2007.

(7)   Does not include 4,974 hectares of “Los Pozos” farm and the 2,430 hectares of “La Esmeralda” farm, which were sold during the fiscal year 2008.

(8)   Includes 12,166 hectares of "San Cayetano", "San Rafael", "La Fon Fon" and "Las Londras" farms, which are located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Includes 50% of the 45,578 hectares of "Jerovia" farm located in the District of Boquerón, Paraguay, owned by Cresca S.A. through our equity interest in Agrology S.A. Does not include 1,658 hectares of "Los Pozos" farm sold in April 2009. Does not include 30,000 hectares of Agropecuaria Anta S.A. which were returned due to the reduction in the concession scope established by Executive Branch Decree No. 3766 of the Executive Branch of Salta. Includes 48% of the 170 hectares owned by Cactus Argentina S.A. Does not include the income of the 1,829 hectares of El Recreo.

(9)   Does not include 12,701 hectares of “Tali Sumaj” farm, sold on December 17, 2009.

(10) Includes 5,000 hectares of “La Primavera” and “4 Vientos” farms, located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.

(11) Does not include BrasilAgro.

(12) Does not include 4,302 hectares of “La Juanita”, sold in September 3, 2010.

 

Crops – Local

Production income from our Crops segment increased 80.3%, from Ps.143.8 million for fiscal year 2010 to Ps.259.2 million for fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of  a 41.2% increase in total production volumes, from 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 408,404 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to an increase in volumes of sunflower 83.5%, wheat 47.0%, corn 32.0%, and soybean 11.8% harvested, partially offset by a decrease of 23.4% in volumes of sorghum harvested from year to year; and a 27.6% increase in average prices of grain production.

The 41.2% increase in the production volume from our Crops segment was mainly due to a 27.8% increase in our average yield, from 3.52 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2010 to 4.50 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to the mix of grain harvested and favorable weather conditions. The surface area in operation for fiscal year 2010 was 82,088 hectares (including 10,816 hectares under concession) whereas for fiscal year 2011 it was 90,750 (including 10,401 hectares under concession).

As of June 30, 2011, the harvested area was 81.4% of our total sown area, compared to 86.3% as of June 30, 2010.

Cost of production from our Crops segment increased 43.9%, from Ps.132.3 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.190.4 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a consequence of higher production volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; a larger number of hectares in operation in farms leased from third parties in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; and a 48.9% increase in direct costs of production during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher prices of leases and supplies used (agrochemicals and seeds).

 

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Total cost of production per ton increased 0.9%, from Ps.456 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.460 in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of higher direct costs of production, partially offset by higher yields per hectare during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010 that allowed to dilute the higher direct costs of production.

Sales from our Crops segment increased 64.7%, from Ps.164.5 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.271.0 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a consequence of a 25.6% increase in average prices of grains sold, from Ps.707 per ton in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.889 per ton in fiscal year 2011; a 41.2% increase in production volume, from 289,141 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 408,404 tons in fiscal year 2011, generating a higher volume of crops as of the closing of this fiscal year; and a 66,525 ton increase in crops sold in fiscal year 2011 compared to the previous fiscal year, due to larger stocks at the beginning of the year and higher production volumes.

Cost of sales from our Crops segment increased 62.8%, from Ps.148.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.241.1 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of a 27.9% increase in the volume of tons sold compared to the previous fiscal year; and a 25.6% increase in the average market price of grains in fiscal year 2011.

The average cost per ton sold increased 27.3%, from Ps.621 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.791 in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of the higher average market prices of grains.

Crops – International

Production income from our Crops segment increased 156.4%, from Ps.27.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.69.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of a 74.8% increase in global production volume from 33,475 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 58,506 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to a 72.4% increase in soybean volumes harvested, a 70.0% increase in corn volumes harvested and a 15.0% increase in sunflower volumes harvested, partially offset by a slight reduction of 1.4% in wheat volumes harvested from year to year; and a 46.7% increase in the average price of grain production.

The 74.8% increase in production volume of our Crops segment resulted mainly from a larger surface area under operation, from 18,872 hectares in fiscal year 2010 to 30,978 hectares in fiscal year 2011, and a 6.5% increase in our average yield from 1.77 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2010 to 1.89 tons per hectare in fiscal year 2011.

As of June 30, 2011, the harvested area was 79.6% of the total sown area, compared to 95.6% as of June 30, 2010.

Cost of production from our Crops segment increased 48.4% from Ps.27.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.40.7 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to higher production volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; a larger number of hectares in operation in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; and a 46.1% increase in direct costs of production during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010, primarily as a result of higher prices of supplies used (agrochemicals and seeds).

The total cost of production per ton decreased 15.1% from Ps.819 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.696 in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to higher yields, that showed a higher production volume, compared to the previous fiscal year.

Sales from our Crops segment increased 139.1% from Ps.30.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.72.0 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of a 46.3% increase in sales volume, from 35,658 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 52,179 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to a higher production volume of crops in this fiscal year; slightly offset by a 25.9% reduction in the average price per ton sold, from Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.624 in fiscal year 2011.

Cost of sales from our Crops segment increased 133.8% from Ps.27.6 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.64.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of a 46.3% increase in the volume of sales of crops in fiscal year 2011 compared to the previous fiscal year; offset by a 25.9% reduction in the average price per ton of crops, from Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.624 in fiscal year 2011.

The average cost per ton sold increased 59.8%, from Ps.773 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1,234 in fiscal year 2011.

Beef cattle

Production income from the Beef cattle segment increased 123.6%, from Ps.20.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.46.6 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of a 8.1% increase in the average price of kilogram of cattle produced, from Ps.6.6 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.7.1 million in fiscal year 2011, a 106.8% increase in beef production volume, from 3,153 tons during fiscal year 2010 to 6,519 tons in fiscal year 2011. The beef production volume in farms and feedlot increased 117.0% and 44.4% in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010, respectively; and a 16.8% increase in births during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

The number of hectares dedicated to beef cattle production decreased from 105,857 hectares in fiscal year 2010 to 102,279 hectares in fiscal year 2011. This was mainly due to a smaller number of own hectares devoted to cattle production.

Production cost of the Beef Cattle segment increased 14.4% from Ps.21.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.25.0 million in fiscal year 2011. The increase in production costs of the Beef Cattle segment during fiscal year 2011 was mainly due to higher production volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010; and higher feed costs due to the increase of animals fattened in feedlots and higher prices of supplies.

The increase in production volumes exceeded the rise in costs; therefore, the direct cost per kilogram produced decreased by 35.1% from Ps.2.95 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.91 in fiscal year 2011.

Sales from our Crops segment increased 139.1% from Ps.30.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.72.0 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of a 46.3% increase in sales volume, from 35,658 tons in fiscal year 2010 to 52,179 tons in fiscal year 2011, mainly due to a higher production volume of crops in this fiscal year; slightly offset by a 25.9% reduction in the average price per ton sold, from Ps.842 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.624 in fiscal year 2011.

The average cattle stock remained unchanged at approximately 80,000 heads in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

Cost of sales from our Beef cattle segment increased 24.3%, from Ps.46.7 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.58.0 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of a 35.9% increase in the average price per kilogram sold, from Ps.4.41 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.6.0 fiscal year 2011; partially offset by a 4.6% reduction in beef sales volumes in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010.

 

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Milk

Production income from the Milk segment increased 20.1%, from Ps.26.0 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.31.3 million in fiscal year 2011. This increase was mainly due to a 28.6% increase in average prices of milk, from Ps.1.13 per liter in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.45 per liter in fiscal year 2011; and a 9.6% reduction in milk production volumes, from 21.7 million liters in fiscal year 2010 to 19.6 million liters in this fiscal year. This decrease in production volume was mainly due to a reduction in the average number of milking cows (from 3,297 in fiscal 2010 to 2,816 in fiscal 2011 as a result of the sale of “La Juanita” dairy farm), partially offset by a 5.8% increase in the efficiency level of average daily milk production per cow, from 18.0 liters in fiscal year 2010 to 19.1 liters in fiscal year 2011.

Cost of production of the Milk segment increased 17.6%, from Ps.20.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.24.0 million in fiscal year 2011. This increase was mainly due to the impact of higher direct costs. As a result of the above, cost of production per liter of milk increased from Ps.0.94 in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.22 in fiscal year 2011.

Sales from the Milk segment increased 16.2% from Ps.24.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.28.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly as a result of a 28.9% increase in the average price of milk, from Ps.1.13 per liter in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.1.45 per liter in fiscal year 2011; a 5.8% increase in production efficiency levels; slightly offset by a 9.6% reduction in milk production volumes, mainly due to a lower average number of milking cows.

Cost of sales from our Milk segment increased 16.2%, from Ps.24.4 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.28.4 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily as a result of a 28.9% increase in the level of prices of milk which had an impact on the cost of sales; partially offset by a 9.4% reduction in the sale volume of milk.

Sales of farms

Sales from our Sales of farms segment increased 355.4% from Ps.18.6 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.84.5 million in fiscal year 2011. During fiscal year 2011, we signed the title deed of sale of the “La Juanita” farm (4,302 hectares), located in the District of Trenque Lauquen, Province of Buenos Aires. The transaction was agreed for a total price of Ps.71.1 million (US$ 18.0 million), which have been fully collected. Additionally, we agreed upon the sale of 910 hectares of “La Fon Fon” farm located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, Republic of Bolivia. The purchase price was US$ 3.6 million. US$ 1.0 million has been already collected, while the balance is payable in five semi-annual consecutive installments maturing from December 2011 to December 2013. During fiscal year 2010 we signed the deed of sale of the “Tali Sumaj” farm (12,701 hectares), located in the Province of Catamarca. The transaction was agreed for a price of Ps.18.6 million (US$ 4.8 million), which were fully collected.

Cost of sales from our Sales of farms segment increased significantly, from Ps.4.8 million in fiscal year 2010 to Ps.29.9 million in fiscal year 2011. During fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 the cost of sale of 4,302 hectares of “La Juanita” farm was Ps.21.6 million and the cost of sale of 910 hectares of “La Fon Fon” farm was Ps.8.3 million. During fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 the cost of sale of 12,701 hectares of our “Tali Sumaj” farm was Ps.4.8 million.

Product Prospects

The sources of the following information are the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de la República Argentina, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”).

Wheat

USDA projections for the 2011/2012 campaign at global level estimate a production of 683.3 million tons of wheat, one million tons lower than the all-time high in the 2009/2010 marketing year. While world harvested area is left almost unchanged, the already record-high world average wheat yield inched up 0.01 tons per hectare due to increased yields in Kazakhstan and EU-27. The wheat production forecast for Argentina is 13.0 million tons while wheat area is projected to be 4.6 million hectares.

Corn

Globally, the USDA estimates a 3.8% increase in corn production for the 2011/2012 campaign, totaling 859.0 million tons vis-à-vis 827.6 million tons in the previous cycle. This is mainly due to an estimated increase in the cultivated area.

For Argentina, the USDA estimates an increase of 28.9% increase in corn production for the 2011/2012 campaign reaching approximately 29.0 million tons.

Soybean

In the case of soybean, for the 2011/2012 campaign, the USDA projects a world production of 258.9 million tons, 2% less than the previous year. Most of this decrease comes from a lower production forecast for the United States.

According to USDA strong corn prices may limit gains for argentine soybean area, despite favorable weather conditions. Estimates project a production of 52.0 million tons for the 2011/2012 campaign, 6.1% higher than the preliminary estimates for 2010/2011.

Sunflower

Globally, sunflower production for the 2011/2012 campaign is projected by USDA at approximately 36.5 million tons compared to the preliminary estimate of 31.4 million tons in the previous year. 

According to the source, the Argentine production of sunflower is forecast to be 3.2 million tons during 2011/12 campaign, 10.1% lower than the 2011/12 campaign.

Beef Cattle

In connection with world beef cattle production, for 2011 the FAO estimates a 0.5% decrease, reaching 64.6 million tons.

 

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Milk

According to the FAO, during 2009, the world production of milk is expected to reach 727.6 million tons, 2.0% higher than the previous year. Most of the increase will come from developing countries, in particular Argentina, China and India. Output of milk will also increase in a number of developed countries, including in the EU, New Zealand and the United States. The continuing effects of drought may reduce output in some parts of Africa. 

Economic growth and a desire for a more diversified diet in many developing countries are expected to sustain import demand in 2011 to 49.5 million tons of milk equivalent, an increase of 5.4 percent.  Overall, most of the main trading countries are likely to record an increase in sales, especially Argentina, Belarus, the EU, New Zealand and the United States.

Real Estate Business

After the economic crisis suffered during fiscal year 2009, the global economy is moving forward to an expansion track together with better financial conditions. During 2010 world output returned to its growth track, pulled mainly by emerging and developing economies, reaching a 5.1% growth during that year. According to IMF “World Economic Outlook” released in September 2011, world total output will increase 4.0% in 2011, while it is projected that it will grow around 4.0% in 2012; which represent (0.4%) and (0.5%) variations from the expenses expectations released by IMF on April 2011.

It must be highlighted that, during fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, economic activity in developing countries was higher than in the developed world. In this sense, performance at the local market levels also picked up the trend (in local currency). During this fiscal year, whereas the Eurostoxx 50, by 10.74% and the Nikkei by 6.79%, the Santiago stock exchange rose by 19.13% and Argentina’s Merval rose by 52.11%.

Given this international context, the Argentine GDP has resumed the strong growth path that was interrupted in 2009, showing an increase of 9.2% in 2010, according to the Argentine Institute of Statistics and Censuses (“INDEC”). In the year to date, the same positive trend in the level of activity is noted. For the first 6 months of 2011, the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator” EMAE”, usually used to predict the GDP, rose 8.9% compared to the same month in the previous fiscal year, with an upward trend. As concerns to inflation, the INDEC’s measurements show that accumulated inflation for the first 6 months is in the whereabouts of 5.5%.

 During the first six months of 2011, Total Consumption has been the most significant component in the Aggregate Demand, with a 68.6% share.

Sales in the shopping center sector have grown significantly in the first half of 2010; primarily due to the decline experienced in 2009 due to the international financial crisis that had had considerable bearing on shopping centers’ revenues, but mainly in the recovery in consumption compared to the previous fiscal year, against a backdrop of high inflation in which salaries went hand in hand with retail price raises. Based on INDEC’s most recently released figures, when measured year-on-year, the sales for the first nine months of 2011 rose by 22.0% compared to the same period a year earlier.

When it comes to retailer activity, according to CAME, the Confederation of Argentine Medium-Sized Enterprises, retail sales volumes grew by 6.1% in September 2011 compared to June 2010, driven by consumers’ good mood and the tangible improvements in household nominal income. Most of the items offered by retailers performed with outstanding dynamism in June. With the end-of-month results for June included, the first nine month of the year came to a close with a 6.7% increase in the volumes sold compared to the same period a year earlier.

As regards the office market, according to Colliers Argentina, the stock of A+ and A office buildings on the market for the first semester of calendar 2011 grew by 16,000 square meters. Furthermore, during fiscal year 2011, the market had an expansion in occupied surface area of 40,780 square meters,. Thus, the difference between the occupied surface area and the space demand determined a decrease in the vacancy rate, which was 7.5% in A+ and A office buildings. On the other hand, the general level of market rental prices, measured in US dollars, was stabilized after a downward subsequent to the global financial crisis of 2008.

As regards the residential market, in the first half of calendar 2011, the number of deeds filed with the Registry of Real Property of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires for title conveyance totaled 28,507, representative of a 4.56% increase compared to the deeds filed during the first half of 2010. This totaled deeds for Ps. 11,619.4 million, a 19.6% increase compared to the same period of last year.

When it comes to the hotel sector, the foreign exchange rate, favorable to foreign tourists, continues to give Argentina a competitive edge as a tourist destination. For the first six months of 2011, the tourist inflow increased 7.3% compared to the same period of the previous year. In turn, the corporate market has been showing significant growth, with Argentina being the venue of major events, congresses and conventions that generate large investments and favor hotel profitability.

E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Agricultural Business

In the ordinary course of business, FyO.com guarantees certain brokerage transactions. Under the agreement, FyO.com guarantees the performance of the producer in case it does not comply with the physical delivery. We have recourse against the non-performing party. As of June 30, 2011, the value of transacted merchandise for which guarantees were granted amounted to Ps. 20.5 million. As of the date of this Annual Report, there were non-performing parties under the agreements for which we had to respond as guarantor. As of the date of this Annual Report, the value of transacted merchandise for which guarantees were granted amounted to Ps. 7.3 million.

Real Estate Business

At June 30, 2011, IRSA did not have any off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations with unconsolidated entities or others that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

 

 

 

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F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

The following table shows our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2011: 

 

Payments due by period (In million of Pesos) (1)

Detail

Total

Less than 1 year

More than 1 year and up to 3 years

More than 3 years and up to 5 years

More than 5 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt obligations

3,847.8

513.2

653.7

468.8

2,212.1

Purchase obligations

-

-

-

-

-

Other long-term obligations

233.5

189.2

24.9

19.4

-

Total

4,081.3

702.4

678.6

488.2

2,212.1

  

(1)   Includes accrued and prospecting interest.

G.  Safe Harbor

See the discussion at the beginning of this Item 5 and “Forward Looking Statements” in the introduction of this annual report, for forward-looking statement safe harbor provisions.

Item 6.  Directors, Senior Management and employees

A. Directors and Senior Management

Board of Directors

We are managed by a board of directors, which consists of ten directors and four alternate directors. Each director and alternate director is elected by our shareholders at an annual ordinary meeting of shareholders for a three-year term, provided, however, that only one third of the board of directors is elected each year. The directors and alternate directors may be re-elected to serve on the board any number of times. There are no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which any director or person from senior managements is selected.

Our current board of directors was elected at the shareholders’ meetings held on October 29, 2009, October 29, 2010, and October 31, 2011 for terms expiring in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 as the case may be. Our current directors are as follows:

Directors(1)

Date of Birth

Position in Cresud

Term Expires(2)

Date of Current Appointment

Current Position Held Since

Eduardo S. Elsztain

01/26/1960

Chairman

06/30/14

10/31/08

1994

Saúl Zang

12/30/1945

First vice- chairman

06/30/14

10/31/08

1994

Alejandro G. Elsztain

03/31/1966

Second vice- chairman and CEO

06/30/13

10/29/10

1994

Gabriel A.G. Reznik

11/18/1958

Director

06/30/12

10/29/09

2003

Jorge Oscar Fernández

01/08/1939

Director

06/30/12

10/29/09

2003

Fernando A. Elsztain

01/04/1961

Director

06/30/13

10/29/10

2004

David A. Perednik

11/15/1957

Director and chief administrative officer

06/30/13

10/29/10

2004

Pedro Damaso Labaqui Palacio

02/22/1943

Director

06/30/12

10/29/09

2006

Daniel E. Mellicovsky

01/17/1948

Director

06/30/14

10/31/08

2008

Alejandro Gustavo Casaretto

10/15/1952

Director

06/30/14

10/31/08

2008

Salvador D. Bergel

04/17/1932

Alternate director

06/30/14

10/31/08

1996

Gastón A. Lernoud

06/04/1968

Alternate director

06/30/14

10/31/08

1999

Enrique Antonini

03/16/1950

Alternate director

06/30/13

10/29/10

2007

Eduardo Kalpakian

03/03/1964

Alternate director

06/30/13

10/29/10

2007

(1)           The business address of our management is Cresud S.A.C.I.F.I. y A., Moreno 877, 23rd Floor, (C1091AAQ) Buenos Aires, Argentina.

(2)           Term expires at the annual ordinary shareholders meeting.

 

Jorge Oscar Fernandez, Pedro Dalmaso Labaqui Palacio, Daniel Elias Mellicovsky, Enrique Antonini and Eduardo Kalpakian, qualify as independent, in accordance with Comisión Nacional de Valores’ Resolution N° 400/2002.

The following is a brief biographical description of each member of our board of directors:

Eduardo S. Elsztain  Mr. Elsztain studied Economic Sciences at University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has been engaged in the real estate business for more than twenty years. He is the also chairman of the board of directors of Alto Palermo, IRSA, Consultores Asset Management, Banco Hipotecario, Tarshop,BACS Banco de Crédito & Securitización, and BrasilAgro, among other companies. He is Fernando A. Elsztain’s cousin and Alejandro G. Elsztain’s.

Saúl Zang. Mr. Zang obtained a law degree from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He is a member of the International Bar Association (Asociación Internacional de Abogados) and the Interamerican Federation of Lawyers (Federación Interamericana de Abogados). He is a founding member of the law firm Zang, Bergel & Viñes. He is the chairman of Puerto Retiro S.A., and the I vice-chairman of IRSA, and vice-chairman of, Alto Palermo ,Tarshop and Fibesa, among others, he is also director of Banco Hipotecario, Nuevas Fronteras S.A., Palermo Invest S.A. and BrasilAgro, among other companies.

 

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Alejandro G. Elsztain.   Mr. Elsztain obtained a degree in agricultural engineering from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). Currently he is chairman ofFibesa S.A., Agrology S.A., II vice-chairman of IRSA and executive vice-chairman of Alto Palermo. He is also vice-chairman of Nuevas Fronteras S.A., Inversora Bolivar S.A., and Hoteles Argentinos, he is also director of BrasilAgro, among other companies. Alejandro G. Elszrain is brother of our Chairman Eduardo S. Elsztain and our Director Fernando A. Elsztain cousin.

Gabriel A. G. Reznik. Mr. Reznik obtained a degree in Civil Engineering from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He worked for IRSA since 1992 until May 2005 at which time he resigned. He formerly worked for an independent construction company in Argentina. He is an alternate director of Puerto Retiro S.A. and Fibesa, as well as member of the board of Banco Hipotecario, among other companies.

Jorge Oscar Fernández.  Mr. Fernández obtained a degree in Economic Sciences from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has performed professional activities at several banks, financial corporations, brokerage and insurance firms and other companies related to financial services. He is also involved in many industrial, commercial and professional institutions and associations.

Fernando A. Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain studied architecture at University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has been engaged in the real estate business as a consultant and as managing officer of a real estate company. He is chairman of the board of directors of Llao Llao Resorts S.A., Palermo Invest S.A. and Nuevas Fronteras S.A. He is also a director of IRSA, Alto Palermo and Hoteles Argentinos and an alternate director of Puerto Retiro, among other companies. He is Eduardo S. Elsztain’s, Alejandro Elsztain’s cousin.

David A. Perednik.  Mr. Perednik obtained a degree in accounting from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has worked for several companies such as Marifran Internacional S.A., a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Amateurs where he worked as Financial Manager from 1986 to 1997. He also worked as a Senior Consultant in the administration and systems department of Deloitte & Touche from 1983 to 1986. He is also chief administrative officer of IRSA and Alto Palermo.

Pedro Damaso Labaqui Palacio.  Mr. Labaqui obtained a law degree from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He is also director of Bapro Medios de Pago S.A., Permanent Syndic of Bayfe S.A. Fondos Comunes de Inversión, director and member of the Supervisory Committee of J. Minetti S.A.; and Director of REM Sociedad de Bolsa S.A.

Daniel E. Mellicovsky. Mr. Mellicovsky obtained a degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has served as director of several companies of the agricultural, food supplies, financial and hotel development sectors.

Alejandro G. Casaretto. Mr. Casaretto obtained a degree in agriculture from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has served as our technical manager, farm manager, and technical coordinator since 1975.

Salvador D. Bergel. Mr. Bergel obtained a law degree and a PhD from Litoral University (Universidad Nacional del Litoral). He is a founding partner of Zang, Bergel & Viñes and a consultant at Repsol YPF S.A. He is also an alternate director of Alto Palermo.

Gastón Armando Lernoud. Mr. Lernoud obtained a law degree from El Salvador University (Universidad de El Salvador) in 1992. He obtained a Masters degree in Corporate Law in 1996 from Palermo University (Universidad de Palermo). He was a senior associated member of Zang, Bergel & Viñes law firm until June 2002, when he joined our lawyers team.

Enrique Antonini. Mr. Antonini holds a degree in law from the University of Buenos Aires.  He is currently a member of the board of directors of Banco Mariva S.A. (since 1992), Mariva Bursátil S.A. (since 1997).  He has also served as a director of Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. from 1993 to 2002. He is a member of the Banking Lawyers Committee and the International Bar Association.

Eduardo Kalpakian.  Mr. Kalpakian holds a degree in business from the University of Belgrano. He has also an MBA from the CEMA University of Argentina. He has been a director for 25 years of Kalpakian Hnos. S.A.C.I., a leading carpet manufacturer and flooring distributor in Argentina, as a director and is currently is vice chairman of the board and CEO. He is also vice chairman of the board of La Dormida S.A.A.C.E I.

Employment contracts with our directors

We do not have written contracts with our directors. However, Messrs. Eduardo Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Alejandro Elsztain, Fernando Elsztain, David Perednik and Alejandro Casaretto are employed by us under the Labor Contract Law No. 20744. Gabriel Blasi and Carlos Blousson, our senior managers, are also subject to the above mentioned Law.

Law No. 20744 governs certain conditions of the labor relationship, including remuneration, protection of wages, hours of work, holidays, paid leave, maternity protection, minimum age requirements, protection of young workers and suspension and termination of the contract. 

Management

Our board of directors appoints and removes the senior management. Senior management performs its duties in accordance with the instructions of our board of directors. There are no arrangements by which a person is selected as a member of our senior management.

The following table shows information about our current senior management designated by the board of directors meeting:

Name

Date of Birth

Position

Current Position Held Since

 

 

 

 

Alejandro G. Elsztain

03/31/1966

Chief Executive Officer

1994

Gabriel Blasi (1)

11/22/1960

Chief Financial Officer

2004

David A. Perednik

11/15/1957

Chief Administrative Officer

1997

Alejandro Casaretto

10/15/1952

Regional Manager of Agricultural Real Estate

2008

Carlos Blousson

09/21/1963

General Manager of the International Operation (Paraguay/ Bolivia/ Uruguay)

2008

 

(1) Effective December 7, 2011, Mr. Matias Gaivironsky became our new Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. Gabriel Blasi. Mr. Gaivironsky was formerly our Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. Mr. Blasi has been appointed as CFO of Banco Hipotecario S.A.

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The following is a biographical description of each of our senior managers who are not directors:

Gabriel Blasi. Mr. Blasi obtained a business administration degree and carried out post graduate studies in Finance at CEMA University (Universidad del CEMA, Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos Argentinos) and at Austral University (IAE, Universidad Austral). He formerly worked as a senior securities trader at Citibank. He also performed several management positions related to investment banking and capital markets at Banco Río (BSCH) and was a financial director of Carrefour Group and Goyaique SACIFIA (Grupo Perez Companc). Currently, he also serves as chief financial officer of IRSA and Alto Palermo. Currently Mr. Blasi also serves as director of BrasilAgro and alternate director of Banco Hipotecario.

Effective December 7, 2011, Mr. Matias Gaivironsky became our new Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. Gabriel Blasi. Mr. Gaivironsky was formerly our Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. Mr. Blasi has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Banco Hipotecario S.A.

Carlos Blousson. Mr. Blousson obtained a degree in agriculture from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He has been working as our Sales Officer since 1996. Prior to joining us, he worked as a futures and options operator at Vanexva Bursátil –Sociedad de Bolsa-. Previously, he worked as a farm manager and a technical advisor at Leucon S.A.

Executive Committee

Pursuant to our by-laws, our day-to-day business is managed by an executive committee consisting of a minimum of four and a maximum of seven directors and one alternate member, among which there should be the chairman, first vice-chairman and second vice-chairman of the board of directors. The current members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Eduardo S. Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Alejandro Elsztain. The executive committee meets as needed by our business, or at the request of one or more of its members.

The executive committee is responsible for the management of the day-to-day business pursuant to authority delegated by our board of directors in accordance with applicable law and our by-laws. Our by-laws authorize the executive committee to:

          designate the managers and establish the duties and compensation of such managers;

          grant and revoke powers of attorney on behalf of us;

          hire, discipline and fire personnel and determine wages, salaries and compensation of personnel;

          enter into contracts related to our business;

          manage our assets;

          enter into loan agreements for our business and set up liens to secure our obligations; and

          perform any other acts necessary to manage our day-to-day business.

Supervisory Committee

Our Supervisory Committee is responsible for reviewing and supervising our administration and affairs, and verifying compliance with the bylaws and the decisions adopted at shareholders’ meetings. The members of the Supervisory Committee are appointed at the annual general ordinary shareholders’ meeting for a term of one year. The Supervisory Committee is composed of three members and three alternate members.

The following table shows information about the members of our Supervisory Committee, who were elected in the annual general ordinary shareholders’ meeting which was held on October 31, 2011:

Member

Date of Birth

(m/d/y)

Position

José Daniel Abelovich

07/20/1956

Member

Marcelo Héctor Fuxman

11/30/1955

Member

Noemi Cohn

05/20/1959

Member

Roberto Murmis

04/07/1959

Alternate Member

Alicia Rigueira

12/02/1951

Alternate member

Sergio L. Kolaczyk

11/28/1964

Alternate member

All members of the supervisory committee qualify as independent, in accordance with Comisión Nacional de Valores’Resolution No. 400/2002.

Set forth below is a brief biographical description of each member of our Supervisory Committee:

José D. Abelovich. Mr. Abelovich obtained a degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He is a founding member and partner of Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L. / Nexia International, a public accounting firm in Argentina. Formerly, he had been a manager of Harteneck, López y Cía/Coopers & Lybrand and has served as a senior advisor in Argentina for the United Nations and the World Bank. He is a member of the Supervisory Committees of Alto Palermo, Shopping Alto Palermo, Hoteles Argentinos, Inversora Bolívar, IRSA and Banco Hipotecario S.A.

 

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Marcelo H. Fuxman. Mr. Fuxman obtained a degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He is a partner of Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L. / Nexia International, a public accounting firm in Argentina. He is also a member of the Supervisory Committee of Alto Palermo, Shopping Alto Palermo, Inversora Bolívar, IRSA and Banco Hipotecario S.A.

Noemí Cohn. Mrs. Cohn obtained a degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires. Mrs. Cohn is a partner at Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L. / Nexia International a public accounting firm in Argentina, and works in the audit area. Mrs. Cohn worked in the audit area in Harteneck, Lopez and Company, Coopers & Lybrand in Argentina and in Los Angeles, California.

Roberto Murmis. Mr. Murmis holds a degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). Mr. Murmis is a partner at Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L / Nexia International. Mr. Murmis worked as an advisor to the Secretaría de Ingresos Públicos. Furthermore, he is a member of the Supervisory Committee of Shopping Alto Palermo, Futuros y Opciones S.A., Llao Llao Resorts S.A. and IRSA.

Alicia Graciela Rigueira. Mrs. Rigueira holds a degree in accounting from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. Since 1998 she has been a manager at Estudio Abelovich, Polano & Asociados / Nexia International. From 1974 to 1998, Mrs. Rigueira performed several functions in Harteneck, Lopez y Cia. affiliated with Coopers & Lybrand. Mrs. Rigueira lectured at the Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad de Lomas de Zamora.

Sergio L. Kolaczyk. Mr. Kolaczyk obtained a degree in accounting from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. He is a professional of Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L. / Nexia International. He is also an alternate member of Alto Palermo’s and our Supervisory Committee.

KEY EMPLOYEES

There are no key employees.

B.  Compensation 

Compensation of directors

Under Argentine law, if the compensation of the members of the board of directors is not established in the by-laws of the company, it should be determined by the shareholders’ meeting. The maximum amount of total compensation to the members of the board of directors, including compensation for technical or administrative permanent activities, cannot exceed 25% of the earnings of the company. That amount should be limited to 5% when there is no distribution of dividends to shareholders, and will be increased proportionally to the distribution. When one or more directors perform special commissions or technical or administrative activities, and there are no earnings to distribute, or they are reduced, the shareholders’ meeting may approve compensation in excess of the above-mentioned limits.

The compensation of our directors for each fiscal year is determined pursuant to Argentine law, and taking into consideration whether the directors performed technical or administrative activities and our fiscal year’s results. Once the amount is determined, they are considered at the shareholders’ meeting.

At our shareholders meeting held on October 31, 2011 the shareholders approved an aggregate remuneration of Ps.7.4 million for all of our directors for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. At the end of the current fiscal year, the above mentioned remuneration was paid in full.

Compensation of Supervisory Committee

The shareholders meeting held on October 31, 2011 further approved by majority vote not to pay a compensation to our Supervisory Committee.

Compensation of Senior Management

Our senior management is paid a fixed amount established by taking into consideration their background, capacity and experience and an annual bonus which varies according to their individual performance and our results.

The total and aggregate compensation of our senior management for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 was Ps.6.8 million.

Capitalization Plan

We have a defined contribution plan covering our key managers in Argentina. The Plan became effective on January 1, 2006. Employees may begin participation voluntarily on monthly enrollment dates. Participants may make pre-tax contributions to the Plan of up to 2.5% of their monthly salary (Base Contributions) and pre-tax contributions of up to 15% of their annual bonuses (Extraordinary Contributions). Under the Plan, we match employee contributions to the plan at a rate of 200% for Base Contributions and 300% for Extraordinary Contributions. Contribution expense was Ps. 0.2 million, Ps. 0.4 million and Ps. 2.2 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. Participant contributions are held in trust as required by law. Individual participants may direct the trustee to invest their accounts in authorized investment alternatives. Our contributions are also held in trust. Participants or their assignees, as the case may be, may have access to the 100% of our contributions under the following circumstances:

          ordinary retirement in accordance with applicable labor regulations;

          total or permanent incapacity or disability; and

          death. 

In case of resignation or unjustified termination, the manager may redeem the amounts contributed by us only if he or she has participated in the Plan for at least 5 years.

Incentive Plan for Managers

On October, 31, 2011, the Shareholders’ Meeting ratified the duly approved Shareholder’ resolutions in connection with the implementation of the allocation of an amount equal to 1% of our outstanding shareholders equity, that shall be equal to Ps. 22,135,370, through an incentive plan addressed to certain of our employees, and the delegation of powers into the Board of Directors for the formation of an special purpose vehicle and to implement such plan, and the power to establish timing, pricing, allocation, amounts, and other, subject to applicable law.

 

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C.  Board Practices 

Benefits upon Termination of Employment

There are no contracts providing for benefits to directors upon termination of employment, other than those described under the following sections: (i) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Incentive Plan for Managers.

Audit Committee

In accordance with the Regime of Transparency in Public Offerings provided by Executive Branch Decree No. 677/01, the regulations of the Comisión Nacional de Valores and Resolutions No. 400 and 402 of the Comisión Nacional de Valores, our board of directors established an audit committee which would focus on assisting the board in exercising its duty of care, compliance with disclosure requirements, the enforcement of accounting policies, management of our business risks, the management of our internal control systems, ethical conduct of our businesses, monitoring the sufficiency of our financial statements, our compliance with the laws, independence and capacity of independent auditors and performance of our internal audit duties both by our internal and our external auditors.

On November 3, 2008, our board of directors officially appointed Jorge Oscar Fernández, Daniel Mellicovsky and Pedro Damaso Labaqui Palacio, all of them independent members, as members of the audit committee. Jorge Oscar Fernández is the financial expert in accordance with the relevant SEC rules. We have a fully independent audit committee as per the standard provided in Rule 10(A)-3(b) (1). 

Remuneration Committee

There is no remuneration committee.

D. Employees

As of June 30, 2011, we had 820 employees in our Agricultural Business, including our employees and the employees of Agropecuaria Anta S.A. (merged with us on July 1, 2010) and Futuros y Opciones.Com, but not those of Agro-Uranga S.A. Approximately 25% are under collective labor agreements. We believe we have good relations with the union and our employees. We have never experienced a work stoppage.

IRSA’s employees in our real estate operations had 1,571 employees. Our employees from Property Sales and Development and Other Business not related with Shopping Centers had 88 employees, from which 27 are represented by the Commerce Labor Union (Sindicato de Empleados de Comercio, or SEC) and 6 by the Horizontal Property Union (SUTERH). The Shopping Center and Financing sector had 811 employees including 472 under collective labor agreements. Our Hotels segment had 678 employees with 549 represented by the Tourism, Hotels and Gastronomy Union from the Argentine Republic (Unión de Trabajadores del Turismo, Hoteleros y Gastronómicos de la República Argentina) (UTHGRA). 

The following table shows our employees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

Agricultural Business(1)

Real Estate Business

 

 

Permanent salaried

Temporary

Argentine Real Estate(2)

Shopping Centers

Hotels(3)

Credit Card(4)

Total

As of June 30, 2009

479

11

209

1,001

694

689

3,083

As of June 30, 2010

770

19

88

774

682

719

3,052

As of June 30, 2011

772

48

82

811

678

-

2,391

 

(1) Agricultural Business includes our employees and the employees of Inversiones Ganaderas S.A., Agropecuaria Anta S.A. (merged with us on July 1, 2010)  and Futuros y Opciones.Com, but not those of Agro-Uranga S.A.

(2)   Argentine Real Estate includes IRSA, Libertador 498.

(3)   Hotels include Intercontinental, Sheraton Libertador and Llao Llao.

(4)   Credit cards include Tarshop until 2010.

 

E.  Share Ownership

Share ownership of directors, members of the supervisory committee, and senior management as of September 30, 2011.

The following table sets forth the amount and percentage (expressed on a fully diluted basis) of our shares beneficially owned by our directors, Supervisory Committee and senior management as of September 30, 2011:

Name

Position

Number of Shares

Percentage

Number of Warrants (2)

Directors

 

 

 

 

Eduardo S. Elsztain (1)

Chairman

186,053,240

38.26%

84,580,543

Saúl Zang

First vice-chairman

1,560,811

0.33%

817,480

Alejandro G. Elsztain

Second vice- chairman / Chief Executive Officer

1,664,100

0.38%

1,314,289

Gabriel A. G. Reznik

Director

-

-

-

Jorge Oscar Fernández

Director

3,000,000   

0.53%

-

Fernando A. Elsztain

Director

-

-

-

David A. Perednik

Director / Chief Administrative Officer

22,016

0.01%

29,727

Pedro Damaso Labaqui Palacio

Director

-

-

-

Daniel E. Mellicovsky

Director

-

-

-

Alejandro Gustavo Casaretto

Director/Regional manager of Agricultural real Estate

61,438

0.01%

23,790

Salvador D. Bergel

Alternate director

-

-

-

Gastón A. Lernoud

Alternate director

-

-

-

Enrique Antonini

Alternate Director

-

-

-

Eduardo Kalpakian

Alternate Director

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Management

 

 

 

 

Gabriel Blasi (3)

Chief Financial Officer

-

-

-

Carlos Blousson

Chief Executive Officer of the International Operation

15,900

< 0.01%

16,538

 

 

 

 

 

Supervisory Committee

 

 

 

 

José D. Abelovich

Member

-

-

-

Marcelo H. Fuxman

Member

-

-

-

Noemí Cohn

Member

-

-

-

Roberto Murmis

Alternate member

-

-

-

Alicia Rigueira

Alternate member

-

-

-

Sergio Kolaczyk

Alternate member

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Committee

 

 

 

 

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Member

186,053,240

38.26%

84,580,543

Saúl Zang

Member

1,560,811

0.33%

817,480

Alejandro G. Elsztain

Member

1,664,100

0.38%

1,314,289

 

 

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 (1)   Includes (i) 186,051,574 shares beneficially owned by Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A., for which Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner, (ii) 873 common shares beneficially owned by Consultores Venture Capital Uruguay S.A. and (iv) 793 common shares owned directly by Eduardo S. Elsztain.  In addition, Mr. Eduardo Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner of 84,580,543 of our warrants which entitles him to acquire 29,688,276 new common shares through the exercise of those warrants.

 (2)   Pursuant to a prospectus, dated March 11, 2008 (the “Prospectus”) contained in our Registration Statement on Form F-3 No. 333-146011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2007, we offered (the “Rights Offering”) to our common shareholders rights to subscribe for 180,000,000 new common shares, together with the right to receive 180,000,000 warrants (the “New Warrants”) to acquire additional common shares. Each common share entitled its holder to one right to subscribe for common shares. Each common share right entitled its holder to subscribe for 0.561141 new common shares, to subscribe at the same price for additional common shares remaining unsubscribed after the preemptive rights offering pursuant to its exercise of accretion rights, and to receive free of charge, for each new common share that it purchased pursuant to the Rights Offering, one New Warrant to purchase 0.33333333 additional common shares (this fraction was adjusted to 0.35100598 after an allotment of treasury shares stock to shareholders that took place on November 23, 2009). The Bank of New York, as our ADS rights agent, made available to holders of our ADSs (each of which represents 10 common shares), rights to subscribe for new ADSs, together with the right to receive New Warrants to acquire additional common shares. Each ADS entitled its holder to one ADS right. Each ADS right entitled its holder to subscribe for 0.561141 new ADSs, to subscribe at the same price for additional common shares in the form of ADSs remaining unsubscribed after the preemptive rights offering pursuant to its exercise of accretion rights, and to receive free of charge, for each new ADS that it purchased pursuant to this offering, 10 New Warrants, each of which entitles such holder to purchase 0.33333333 additional common shares (this fraction was adjusted to 0.35100598 after an allotment of treasury shares stock to shareholders that took place on November 23, 2009).

         Prior to their expiration on May 22, 2015, the New Warrants are exercisable during the six-day period from and including the 17th through the 22nd day of each February, May, September and November (to the extent such dates are business days in New York City and in the City of Buenos Aires). We accept the exercise of New Warrants to purchase whole new common shares.  The exercise price for new common shares to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of New Warrants is of US$ 1.68 and are payable in U.S. dollars (this price was adjusted to US$ 1.5954 after an allotment of treasury shares stock to shareholders that took place on November 23, 2009). ADS holders wishing to obtain additional ADSs upon exercise of their New Warrants must deposit the common shares acquired under the New Warrants with The Bank of New York, as our depositary, to obtain ADSs in accordance with the terms of the deposit agreement.

(3)    Effective December 7, 2011, Mr. Matias Gaivironsky became our new Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. Gabriel Blasi. Mr. Gaivironsky was formerly our Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. Mr. Blasi has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Banco Hipotecario S.A.

 

Option Ownership:

No options to purchase shares have been granted to our Directors, Senior Managers, members of the Supervisory Committee, or Audit Committee.

Employees’ Participation in our Capital Stock.

There are no arrangements for involving our employees in our capital stock or related to the issuance of options, shares or securities other than those described under the following sections: (i) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Incentive Plan for Managers.

Employees’ Participation in our Capital Stock.

There are no arrangements for involving our employees in our capital stock or related to the issuance of options, shares or securities other than those described under the following sections: (i) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Incentive Plan for Managers.

Item 7. Major shareholders and related party transactions 

 

 

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A.  Major Shareholders

Information about Major Shareholders

Share Ownership

The following table sets forth information regarding ownership of our capital stock by each person known to us to own beneficially at least 5% of our common shares, ANSES and all our directors and officers as a group. Percentages are expressed on a fully diluted basis.

 

Share Ownership as of September 30, 2011

Shareholder

Number of Shares

Percentage (5)

IFISA(1)(2)

186,053,240

38.26%

D.E. Shaw & Co L.P. (3)

41,715,130

8.09%

Directors and officers(4)

6,324,265

1.26%

National Social Security Agency (ANSES)

17,660,713

3.13%

 

 

 

Total

251,753,348

50.7%

(1)     Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain is the president of (i) IFIS Limited (IFIS), a company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda and registered in Argentina under article 123 of the Argentine Corporations Law No. 19,550, located at Mintflower Place 4th floor, 8 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda, and (ii) IFISA, a company incorporated under the laws of Uruguay and registered in Argentina under article 123 of the Argentine Corporations Law No. 19,550, located at Road 8, km 17,500, Zonamérica Building1, store 106, Montevideo, Uruguay, which is 100% owned by IFIS. Mr. Elsztain is the beneficial owner of 30.90% of IFIS capital stock, which owns 100% of IFISA.

(2)     As a result, Mr. Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner of 38.26% of our total shares, which includes (i) 186,051,574 shares beneficially owned by Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A., for which Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner, (ii) 873 common shares beneficially owned by Consultores Venture Capital Uruguay S.A. and (iv) 793 common shares owned directly by Eduardo S. Elsztain.  In addition, Mr. Eduardo Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner of 84,580,543 our warrants which entitles him to acquire 29,688,276 new common shares through the exercise of those warrants.

(3)     According to the Form filed with the SEC as of September 30, 2011.

(4)     Includes only direct ownership of our Directors and Senior Management, other than Eduardo S. Elsztain.

(5)     On a fully diluted basis.

As of June 30, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, IFISA owned 32.8%, 32.5%, 34.7%, 37.5% and 38.3% respectively, of our total shares.

Change in Capital Stock Ownership

 

As of September 30, 2011

As of June 30, 2011

As of June 30, 2010

As of June 30, 2009

As of June 30, 2008

As of June 30, 2007

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IFISA(1)(2)

38.3%

38.2%

37.5%

34.7%

32.5%

32.8%

D.E. Shaw & Co L.P. (3)

8.1%

8.1%

9.4%

8.1%

7.2%

-

Directors and officers(4)

1.3%

1.3%

1.4%

1.2%

1.0%

1.0%

National Social Security Agency (ANSES)

3.1%

3.1%

3.5%

2.9%

3.2%

3.7%

 

(1)     Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain is the president of (i) IFIS Limited (IFIS), a company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda and registered in Argentina under article 123 of the Argentine Corporations Law No. 19,550, located at Mintflower Place 4th floor, 8 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda, and (ii) IFISA, a company incorporated under the laws of Uruguay and registered in Argentina under article 123 of the Argentine Corporations Law No. 19,550, located at Road 8, km 17,500, Zonamérica Building1, store 106, Montevideo, Uruguay, which is 100% owned by IFIS. Mr. Elsztain is the beneficial owner of 30.90% of IFIS capital stock, which owns 100% of IFISA.

(2)     As a result, Mr. Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner of 38.26% of our total shares, which includes (i) 186,051,574 shares beneficially owned by Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A., for which Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner, (ii) 873 common shares beneficially owned by Consultores Venture Capital Uruguay S.A. and (iv) 793 common shares owned directly by Eduardo S. Elsztain.  In addition, Mr. Eduardo Elsztain may be deemed beneficial owner of 84,580,543 our warrants which entitles him to acquire 29,688,276 new common shares through the exercise of those warrants.

(3)     According to the Form filed with the SEC as of September 30, 2011.

(4)     Includes only direct ownership of our Directors and Senior Management, other than Eduardo S. Elsztain.

 

Difference in Voting Rights

Our major shareholders do not have different voting rights.

Arrangements for change in control

There are no arrangements that may at a subsequent date in a change in control.

Securities held in the host country

As of September 30, 2011, our total issued and outstanding capital stock outstanding consisted of 501.562.534 common shares. As of September 30, 2011, there were approximately 46,532,758 Global Depositary Shares (representing 465,327,580 of our common shares, or 92.8% of all of our outstanding shares held) in the United States by approximately 49 registered holders of global Depositary Shares.

As of September 30, 2011 our directors and senior officers controlled, directly or indirectly, approximately 39.52% of our common shares. As a result, these shareholders have, and will continue to have, significant influence on the election of our directors and the outcome of any action requiring shareholder approval.

 

 

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B. Related Party Transactions

We enter into transactions with related parties on an arm’s-length basis. A related party transaction means any transaction entered into directly or indirectly by us or any of our subsidiaries that is material based on the value of the transaction to (a) any director, officer or member of our management or shareholders; (b) any entity in which any such person described in clause (a) is interested; or (c) any person who is connected or related to any such person described in clause (a).

Headquarters

In March, 2004 we entered into a lease agreement with Alto Palermo, IRSA and Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A. for the lease of our executive offices located in Bolívar 108, City of Buenos Aires. This lease has a term of 120 months and rent of Ps.8,490 payable monthly. We, Alto Palermo and IRSA each pay one-third of such rent in an amount of Ps.2,830 each.

Our headquarters are located on the 23rd floor of the Intercontinental Plaza tower, located at Moreno 877, in the City of Buenos Aires. We lease our headquarters and thirteen parking lot spaces from Inversora Bolívar, a subsidiary of IRSA, pursuant to a lease agreement with an initial term of 60 months and an extension option for 36 additional months.

In June 2009, we leased one third of the 24th floor of the Intercontinental Plaza Tower from Inversora Bolivar pursuant to a lease agreement related to such floor and to eight parking lot spaces. This agreement, effective from September 1, 2008, and has duration of 36 months. We paid a monthly rent of US$7,745. In November 2009, the 24th floor was transferred to IRSA as a result of the execution of the Final Merger and Spin off Agreement.

As of April 2011, we entered into a lease agreement with IRSA to lease one third of the 2nd floor of the Intercontinental Plaza Tower. The agreement expires on January 4, 2014, and we pay a monthly rent of US$6,732 for the agreement.

Eduardo S. Elsztain, our chairman is also the chairman of the board of directors of Alto Palermo. Saúl Zang, our first vice-president is also director of Inversora Bolívar and Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain, our second vice-chairman is the vice chairman of Inversora Bolívar. In addition, Fernando Adrián Elsztain who is the chairman of Inversora Bolívar is also our director.

Lease Agreement

We lease a farm located in the Province of Córdoba, from Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A., pursuant to a lease agreement executed in July, 2008. This lease agreement has a term of three years and an option to extend the lease for three additional years. The leased farm has an extension of 12,227 hectares.

The rent to be paid is the equivalent in Pesos of 1 Kg. of beef per hectare. The beef price will be set, taking into account the price per kilo of beef quoted on La Nación newspaper, the previous Saturday of the payment date.

We pay a rent of Ps.1.17 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Fernando Adrián Elsztain, our director is also president of Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A. In addition, Alejandro G. Elsztain who is alternate director of Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A. is also our second vice-chairman and CEO.

Consulting Agreement

Pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement with Consultores Asset Management effective as of November 7, 1994, Consultores Asset Management provides us advisory services on matters related to capital investments in all aspects of the agriculture business. One of our shareholders and the Chairman of our board of directors is the owner of 85% of the capital stock of Consultores Asset Management and our First Vice Chairman of the board of directors holds the remaining 15% of its capital stock.

Pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, Consultores Asset Management provides us with the following services:

          advises with respect to the investment of our capital in all aspects of agricultural operations, including, among others, sales, marketing, distribution, financing, investments, technology and business proposals;

          acts on our behalf in such transactions, negotiating the prices, conditions, and other terms of each operation; and

          gives advice regarding securities investments with respect to such operations.

The Consulting Agreement expressly provides that Consultores Asset Management may not advise us with respect to transactions that are entirely related to real estate.

Under the Consulting Agreement, we pay Consultores Asset Management for its services, an annual fee equal to 10% of our annual after-tax net income. We also reimburse Consultores Asset Management the administrative expenses incurred by it in performing its duties under the Consulting Agreement and: (i) remuneration to the directors and certifying accountants; (ii) remuneration of legal consultants; (iii) remuneration of auditors; (iv) representation costs; and (v) all other costs incurred by it in performing its services.

Fees totaled Ps. 23.6 million, Ps.20.6 million and Ps.13.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Consulting Agreement is subject to termination by either party upon not less than 60 days prior written notice. If we terminate the Consulting Agreement without cause, we will be liable to Consultores Asset Management S.A for twice the average of the amounts of the management fee paid to Consultores Asset Management for the two fiscal years prior to such termination.

Donations to Fundación IRSA

Fundación IRSA is a charitable, non-profit organization whose Chairman is Eduardo S. Elsztain and whose Secretary, is Mariana Carmona de Elsztain, Mr. Elsztain’s wife. Our Chairman Eduardo S. Elsztain is also the Chairman of IRSA. Fundación IRSA has used the available area to house a museum called “Museo de los Niños, Abasto,” an interactive learning center for both children and adults which was opened to the public in April 1999. On September 27, 1999 Fundación IRSA assigned and transferred at no cost, the Museo de los Niños, Abasto’s total rights and obligations to Fundación Museo de los Niños.

 

 

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Fundación Museo de los Niños is a charitable non-profit organization created by the same founders of Fundación IRSA and has the same members of the administration committee as Fundación IRSA. Fundación Museo de los Niños acts as special vehicle for the developments of “Museo de los Niños, Abasto” and “Museo de los Niños, Rosario.” On October 29, 1999, our shareholders approved the assignment of “Museo de los Niños, Abasto” agreement to Fundación Museo de los Niños. In addition, on December 12, 2005, an agreement granting the right to use of the space designated for Museo de los Niños, Rosario, at no cost, was signed.

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we made donations to Fundación IRSA and Fundación Museo los Niños for a total amount of Ps. 3.1 million, Ps. 5.6 million and Ps. 1.7 million, respectively.

Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate Services between us, IRSA and Alto Palermo

Considering that each of us, Alto Palermo and IRSA have operating areas which are somewhat similar, the Board of Directors deemed it advisable to implement alternatives aimed at reducing certain fixed costs of its activities and to lessen their impact on operating results while seizing and optimizing the individual efficiencies of each of them in the different areas comprising the management of operations.

In this regard, on June 30, 2004, we, Alto Palermo and IRSA entered into an agreement for the exchange of corporate services, which was amended on August 23, 2007, August 14, 2008, and November 27, 2009.

The agreement for the exchange of corporate services among Alto Palermo, IRSA and us, currently provides for the exchange of services among the following areas: human resources, finance, institutional relationships, management and control, systems and technology, insurance, errands, running service, contracts, technical, infrastructure and services, purchases, architecture and design and development and works department, internal audit, real estate, hotels and tourism and risks and processes.

The exchange of services consists in the provision of services for value in relation to any of the aforementioned areas by one or more of the parties to the agreement for the benefit of the other party or parties, which are invoiced and paid primarily by an offset against the services provided by any of the areas and, secondarily, in case of a difference between the value of the services rendered, in cash.

Under said agreement the companies have entrusted to an external consultant the review and evaluation, on a semiannual basis, of the criteria applied in the corporate service settlement process and of the distribution bases and supporting documentation used in such process, through the issuance of a semiannual report.

On March 12, 2010, an amendment to the agreement for the exchange of corporate services was entered into to simplify issues originating from the consolidation of financial statements as a result of the increase in our equity interest in IRSA. It was deemed convenient and advisable for this simplification to transfer the employment agreements of Alto Palermo’s and IRSA’s corporate employees to us. Effective January 1, 2010, the labor costs of those employees will be transferred to our payroll, and we will render services to IRSA and Alto Palermo, which services will continue to be distributed in accordance with the terms of the agreement for the exchange of corporate services, as amended.

In the future and in order to continue with the policy of generating the most efficient distribution of corporate resources among the different areas, this agreement may be extended to other areas shared by us with Alto Palermo and IRSA.

On July 11 th, 2011we entered into the Fourth Agreement for Implementation of Amendments to the Master Agreement of Corporate Services with APSA and IRSA. The purpose of the new amendments is to generate a more efficient allocation of the corporate resources between the parties, to ensure the most equitable allocation of costs while maintaining the efficiency of the group, and also to continue with the reduction of certain fixed costs of the parties activities, in order to decrease its impact on the operating results.

In spite of the above, we, IRSA and Alto Palermo continue to be independent as regards the execution of each of our business and strategic decisions. Costs and benefits are allocated on the basis of operating efficiency and fairness without pursuing economic benefits for the companies. The implementation of this project does not impair the identification of the economic transactions or services involved, nor does it affect the efficiency of the internal control systems or the internal and external auditors’ tasks of each of the companies or the possibility of presenting the transactions related to the agreement in the manner provided in FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 12. Mr. Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain is acting as General Coordinator while Mr. Cedric Bridger has been appointed as individual responsible person on our behalf , a member of the Audit Committee.

The Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service was filed with the SEC in a report on Form 6-K dated July 1, 2004 and amendments to this agreement were filed in reports on Form 6-K dated September 19, 2007, the Second Agreement for Shared Corporate Services was filed on Form 6-K dated August 19, 2008, the Third Agreement was filed on Form 6-K dated December 15, 2009 and the Addendum to Corporate Services Master Agreement, was filed on Form 6-K dated March 17, 2010. The Forth Agreement for the implementation of amendments was filed on Form 6-K dated July 13, 2011.

Legal Services

During the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the law firm Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados provided us with legal services amounting Ps.9.2 million, Ps. 4.9 million and Ps.5.5 million, respectively. Certain of our directors are partners of the law firm.

Sale of Tarshop Shares

During fiscal year 2010, Alto Palermo executed an agreement for the sale of an 80% of interest in Tarshop to Banco Hipotecario. On December 29, 2009, APSA entered into an agreement with Banco Hipotecario to sell a 80 % interest in Tarshop for U$S 26.8 million. The transaction was subject to the approval of the Banco Central de la Republica Argentina and certain other customary closing conditions which were obtained on August 30, 2010. As a result, subsequent to the closing of fiscal year 2010, on September 13, 2010 APSA transferred 107,037,152 common shares of Tarshop to Banco Hipotecario. Immediately after the sale, APSA’s interest in Tarshop was 20% of its capital stock.

 

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Consolidation with IRSA

Our equity interest in IRSA is 63.22% as of September 30, 2011; this percentage includes 43,401,932 shares owned by our subsidiary Agrology. We started consolidated the accounts and results of operations of IRSA as from October 1, 2008. Our consolidated financial information for periods prior to October 1, 2008 does not include the accounts of IRSA on a consolidated basis. Therefore, the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow data as of June 30, 2009 and for the year then ended is not comparable to prior periods.

Purchase of IRSA’s shares

On September 21, 2011 we announced that under a private transaction we had agreed to purchase 2,960,302 ADRs of IRSA equivalent to 5.1% of its outstanding stock capital, for a total amount of US$ 30.1 million. In this way, as of such date our interest in IRSA reached 63.22%. For more information, please see “Recent Developments”. 

Purchase of shares of BrasilAgro

In September 2005, along with other Brazilian partners, we incorporated BrasilAgro, a company dedicated to exploring opportunities in the Brazilian agricultural sector. In April 2006, BrasilAgro increased its capital through a global and local common stock offering, and on June 30, 2009 were holders of 19.14% of outstanding common shares of BrasilAgro. At June 30, 2009, our investment in BrasilAgro represented 3.8% of our total consolidated assets.

During the year 2009, we acquired in the São Paulo Stock Exchange 1,925,600 shares of BrasilAgro, for a weighted average price of US$4.4955 per share and a total price of US$12.5 million.

On October 20, 2010, and on December 23, 2010 we and Tarpon executed two addenda to the Share Purchase Agreement dated as of April 28, 2010, under which we either directly and/or indirectly acquired 9,581,750 shares of common stock of BrasilAgro, representing 16.40% of the outstanding stock for a purchase price of R$130.5 million. Consequently, on October 20, 2010 we paid R$25.2 million and on December 23, 2010 we paid R$50.8 million, the price remainder equivalent to R$52.6 million was paid on April 27, 2011.

As a consequence of the purchase above mentioned, the we now own, directly and indirectly, 20,883,916 common shares representative of a 35.75% of BrasilAgro’s outstanding common shares. It should be noted that such acquisition of shares does not imply any change of control within the shareholders’ group of BrasilAgro according to the legal regimen in Brazil; and that BrasilAgro’s shareholders’ agreement will remain effective with the amendments that may be required for the sale of the shares owned by Tarpon and its affiliates to us. Additionally, we own 168,902 BrasilAgro’s first issuance warrants and 168,902 BrasilAgro’s second issuance warrants.

Also during the last quarter of calendar year 2010, we executed an agreement by which we assigned all equity and political rights related to 2,276,534 shares of BrasilAgro for two years. The agreement also provides a promise to sell, under which the assignee may at any time request the sale of BM&FBOVESPA’s shares or the transfer of shares on its behalf. In consideration for granting such rights, we paid a fixed value of US$0.8 million and additionally, in the event the assignee requested the sale or transfer of share, it should pay US$7.15 per share sold or transferred.

Purchase of Alto Palermo Series I Notes by IRSA.

During the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2009, IRSA acquired US$39.6 million nominal value Series I fixed-rate Alto Palermo notes due June 2017 issued under this Program. The average weighted price was US$0.4628, totaling US$19.3 million. In October 12, 2010 IRSA reported that it has sold in the secondary market, its Class I Notes of Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA), due 2017, for a nominal value of US$39.6 million. As a result of such sale, IRSA received a total income of US$38.1.

Purchase of Alto Palermo Series I Notes by Cresud.

During the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2009, we acquired US$5.0 million nominal value Series I fixed-rate Alto Palermo Notes due June 2017 under this Program. The average weighted price was US$0.3800, totaling US$1.9 million.  On April 18, 2011, we sold to Alto Palermo, treasury held Class I Notes issued by Alto Palermo, for a nominal value of US$5.0 million. As a result of such sale, we received US$5.1 million in principal and accrued interest.

Purchase of IRSA Notes by Cresud.

During the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2009, we acquired US$28.2 million in principal amount of IRSA’s Fixed Rate Notes due 2017. The average weighted price was US$0.3830, totaling US$10.8 million.

On December 3, 2010, we sold in the secondary market, Class I Notes issued by IRSA, for a nominal value of US$33,152,000. As a result of such sale, we received, in principal and accrued interest, of US$34,097,674. 

Purchase of an interest in Alto Palermo by IRSA.

On October 15, 2010, IRSA reported that on such date, it finally executed the acquisition of Parque Arauco S.A.’s direct and indirect stake in Alto Palermo. The execution occurred after the settlement of US$126.0 million, of which US$6.0 million were paid by IRSA at the time the option was granted.

According to the option granted on January 13, 2010, the dividends corresponding to the fiscal year closed on June 30, 2010 were deducted from the acquisition price.

In this way, IRSA’s successful relationship developed with Parque Arauco S.A., a strategic partner of excellence has reached a satisfactory conclusion, envisioning a future where we might join forces again to face new challenges.

Finally, as from October 15, 2010, IRSA held a 94.89% stake in Alto Palermo, thus increasing its leadership position in the Shopping Center Business, while consolidating its growth strategy, for the benefit of its Shareholders.

 

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Sale of Class I Notes of IRSA

 

By December 3, 2010, we sold in the secondary market, treasury held Class I Notes issued by IRSA, for a nominal value of US$ 33,152,000 to an average price of 100.09%. As a result of such sale, we received a total income, in principal and accrued interest, of US$ 34,097,674.

It is important to clarify that as the Notes were issued pursuant to the Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act, the transaction was made in accordance with the requirements specified in the above regulation

Security Loans

On August 6, 2008, Agrology entered into a securities loan agreement with IFISA which granted 1,275,022 Global Depositary Shares, representing 10 common shares with a face value of Ps.1.0 per share of IRSA.

This loan does not imply the transfer of any voting or economic rights related to the GDRs which will be held by Agrology. With regards to the voting rights, the parties agreed that we will grant a power of attorney to IFISA with the respective voting instructions. With regards to dividends, IFISA will transfer the funds to Agrology.

This loan will accrue interest at a monthly rate equivalent to 3-month LIBOR, plus 150 basis points. It will be effective for 30 days and may be renewed for up to a maximum of 360 days.

Later, IFISA returned 21,080 Global Depositary Shares to Agrology S.A., representing 10 common shares, with a face value of Ps.1.0 per share.

On July 30, 2009, Agrology S.A. made an offer to IFISA, which was accepted, to extend the agreed due date of the loan for 360 days, modifying the amount of GDRS of IRSA granted in loan from 1,275,022 to 1,253,942 million which are free of encumbrances and are freely available to Agrology S.A.

On July 25, 2010, Agrology made a new offer, which was also accepted by IFISA, to extend the agreed due date of the loan for an additional 360 days.

On September 8, 2010, Agrology S.A. entered into a new loan agreement with IFISA which granted 800,000 additional GDRs of IRSA, under the same terms and conditions as the previous loan.

IRSA increased its investment in Banco Hipotecario

In 1999, IRSA acquired 2.9% of Banco Hipotecario for Ps.30.2 million in connection with its privatization. Over the years, it has gradually increased its ownership interest in Banco Hipotecario. In fiscal year 2002, it increased our ownership interest to 5.7%. During 2003 and 2004, it increased its investment in Banco Hipotecario to 11.8% by acquiring additional shares, and by acquiring and exercising warrants, for an aggregate purchase price of Ps.33.4 million. In May 2004, it sold Class D shares representing 1.9% of Banco Hipotecario to IFISA, one of its controlling shareholders, for Ps.6.0 million. In 2009, IRSA acquired additional shares of Banco Hipotecario for an aggregate purchase price of US$107.6 million, bringing its ownership interest to 21.34%. In fiscal year 2010, IRSA acquired additional shares of Banco Hipotecario for an aggregate purchase price of Ps.118.7 million, bringing its ownership interest in Banco Hipotecario to 28.03%. As of June 30, 2011, IRSA held a 29.77% equity interest in Banco Hipotecario and IRSA’s voting rights represented 46.46%.

Dolphin Fund

Since 1996, IRSA has invested in Dolphin Fund Plc, an open-ended investment fund which is related to our director Eduardo Elsztain. These investments are carried at market value as of year-end. Unrealized gains and losses relating to investment funds are included in financial results, net, in the consolidated statements of income. The amounts relating to its net (loss) gain on holding Dolphin Fund Plc. for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were a Ps.(4.2) million, a Ps.3.2 million gain, and a Ps.12.1 million loss, respectively. 

Loan agreements with Banco Hipotecario

Related Companies

As of June 30, 2011 some of our related companies had loans from Banco Hipotecario for a total amount of approximately Ps. 30.4 million with an average interest rate of 11.5%. We believe that each of these loans was made by Banco Hipotecario in the ordinary course of its consumer credit business, is of a type generally made available by Banco Hipotecario to the public and was made on market terms.

Members of the Senior Management

As of June 30, 2011 several members of the senior management of Banco Hipotecario had loans from Banco Hipotecario for a total amount of approximately Ps. 1.4 million with an average interest rate of 16%. We believe that each of these loans was made by Banco Hipotecario in the ordinary course of its consumer credit business, is of a type generally made available by Banco Hipotecario to the public and was made on market terms.

C. Interests of Experts and Counsel

This section is not applicable.

Item 8. Financial information

A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information

See Item 18 for our consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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Legal or arbitration proceedings

We are not engaged in any material litigation or arbitration and no material litigation or claim is known to us to be pending or threatened against us, other than those described below.

Cactus Argentina S.A.

The Judge of the Petty Offenses Court of the City of Villa Mercedes issued decision No. 2980/08 related to the situation of Cactus in that city whereby it ordered the company to discontinue its activities and move its premises located in provincial highway 2B” within a term of 36 months.

Cactus should have not more than 18,500 head of cattle within such 36-month term.

An appeal against the said decision was filed before the Municipality but such appeal was dismissed on April 7, 2009 by Executive Branch Decree No. 0662/09, thus confirming the decision of the Petty Offenses Court. According to the procedures followed by the administrative courts of the City of Villa Mercedes, Cactus should discontinue its activities and move its premises by April 7, 2012.

Cactus has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of San Luis challenging the legality of the decisions rendered by the Petty Offenses Court of the City of Villa Mercedes. Such appeal is currently pending and no decision has been rendered by such court so far.

Inversiones Ganaderas

Exagrind S.A. has filed a lawsuit against our subsidiary IGSA to recover damages and losses produced by a fire in Estancia San Rafael which is close to “Tali Sumaj,” Province of Catamarca. The fire took place on September 6, 2000. The estimated amount of the legal action is Ps.2.9 million at the date the claim was filed.

IGSA argued that Exagrind’s claim was incorrectly processed and requested that the first instance judge order a new notice of processed, which request was granted by the judge. Exagrind successfully appealed such decision. IGSA filed subsequent appeals requesting to be given the remainder of the legal term to answer the lawsuit, since at the time of Exagrind’s appeal the legal term, had not yet expired; such appeals were rejected by both first and second instance courts, ending with an appeal to the Supreme Court of the Province of Catamarca. To date, a decision from the appellate court is still pending.

Additionally, in March 2007, under the request of Exagrind S.A., the court in charge of the case ordered a general inhibition of IGSA’s assets.  In June 2007, that measure was revoked and replaced by an attachment on the real estate.

Regarding the provisions set forth by the Court in its final decision No. 01/08 suspending the terms to answer demand, on April 1, 2008, IGSA contest the application which was provided on April 16, 2008, except to the presentation of lack of standing there is transfer to the plaintiff and for providing from 6 May 2008, is moving to answer your chance. To date the cause of this leaflet is to request the opening of the case to trial.

Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas

On January 11, 2007 our affiliate Cactus and we (solely nominee Argentine legal purposes) acquired 100% of the capital stock of EAASA.  On September 13, 2007, EAASA received an information request from theArgentine  Central Bank relating to its obligation to repatriate foreign currency proceeds for an aggregate amount of US$0.9 million from certain exports of agricultural products prior to our acquisition.  Information requests often are a first step by the Argentine Central Bank in its initiation of administrative proceedings relating to possible breaches of foreign exchange regulations.

On October 8, 2007, EAASA requested an extension of the time to answer the Argentine Central Bank’s information request in order to analyze the relevant accounts and operations.  The Central Bank granted EAASA an extension of 30 business days from October 30, 2007 to answer the information request. EAASA answered the Argentine Central Bank’s information request on time. Breach of exporters’ obligations to repatriate export proceeds is subject to fines of up to ten times the amount involved and other penalties imposed pursuant to Argentine Criminal laws.  We cannot assure you that the Argentine Central Bank will not initiate an administrative proceeding against EAASA, and that as a result of any such proceeding Argentine Central Bank will not impose fines and penalties that adversely affect the financial condition and results of operations of EAASA.

IRSA’s and Alto Palermo’s legal or arbitration proceedings

Set forth below is a description of certain material legal proceedings to which IRSA is a party. IRSA is not engaged in any other material litigation or arbitration and no other material litigation or claim is known to IRSA to be pending or threatened against it or its subsidiaries. Nevertheless, IRSA may be involved in other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business.

Puerto Retiro

On November 18, 1997, in connection with IRSA’s acquisition of IRSA’s subsidiary Inversora Bolívar S.A. (“Inversora Bolívar”), IRSA indirectly acquired 35.2% of the capital stock of Puerto Retiro. Inversora Bolívar had purchased such shares of Puerto Retiro from Redona Investments Ltd. N.V. in 1996. In 1999, IRSA, through Inversora Bolívar, increased IRSA’s interest in Puerto Retiro to 50.0% of its capital stock. On April 18, 2000, Puerto Retiro received notice of a complaint filed by the Argentine Government, through the Ministry of Defense, seeking to extend the bankruptcy of Inversora Dársena Norte S.A. (“Indarsa”). Upon filing of the complaint, the bankruptcy court issued an order restraining the ability of Puerto Retiro to dispose of, in any manner, the real property it had purchased in 1993 from Tandanor S.A. (“Tandanor”). Puerto Retiro appealed the restraining order which was confirmed by the Court on December 14, 2000.

In 1991, Indarsa had purchased 90% of Tandanor, a former government-owned company, which owned a piece of land near Puerto Madero of approximately 8 hectares, divided into two parcels: Planta 1 and 2. After the purchase of Tandanor by Indarsa, in June 1993, Tandanor sold “Planta 1” to Puerto Retiro, for a sum of US$18 million pursuant to a valuation performed by J.L. Ramos, a well-known real estate brokerage firm in Argentina. Indarsa failed to pay to the Argentine government the price for its purchase of the stock of Tandanor, and as a result the Ministry of Defense requested the bankruptcy of Indarsa. Since the only asset of Indarsa was its holding in Tandanor, the Argentine government is seeking to extend Indarsa’s bankruptcy to other companies or individuals which, according to its view, acted as a single economic group. In particular, the Argentine government has requested the extension of Indarsa’s bankruptcy to Puerto Retiro which acquired Planta 1 from Tandanor.

 

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The deadline for producing evidence in relation to these legal proceedings has expired. The parties have submitted their closing arguments and are awaiting a final judgment. However, the judge has delayed his decision until a final judgment in the criminal proceedings against the former Defense Minister and former directors of Indarsa has been delivered. IRSA cannot give you any assurance that IRSA will prevail in this proceeding, and if the plaintiff’s claim is upheld by the courts, all of the assets of Puerto Retiro would likely be used to pay Indarsa’s debts and IRSA’s investment in Puerto Retiro, valued at Ps.54.38 million, as of June 30, 2009, would be lost. As of June 30, 2009, IRSA had not established any reserve with respect of this contingency.

Llao Llao Holding

Llao Llao Holding S.A. purchased Hotel Llao Llao in November 1997, from the Argentine National Parks Administration. Llao Llao Holding S.A., the predecessor of Llao Llao Resorts S.A., was sued in 1997 by the National Parks Administration to collect the unpaid balance of the purchase price in Argentine sovereign debt securities amounting to US$2.9 million. The trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiff. The ruling was appealed, and the court of appeals confirmed the judgment ordering the payment of US$2.9 million in Argentine sovereign debt securities available at the date of the ruling, plus compensatory and punitive interest and attorneys’ fees. On March, 2004, Llao Llao Resorts S.A. paid an amount of Ps.9.2 million.

On June 30, 2004, the plaintiff filed a brief rejecting Llao Llao Resorts S. A. payment on the grounds that it was a partial payment and requesting the court to determine the term for the deposit of funds amounting to final payment of the total debt. The trial court pesified the outstanding amount of plaintiff’s ruling against Llao Llao Resorts S.A., as well as the unpaid fee of the plaintiff’s attorneys. The plaintiff appealed this decision. The court of appeals ruled in favor of the plaintiff maintaining the unpaid amounts were payable in U.S. Dollars. Llao Llao Resorts S.A. filed an appeal, which was rejected. Llao Llao Resorts S.A. subsequently filed with the National Supreme Court an additional appeal in response to the refusal to allow the appeal.

The plaintiff requested the court of original jurisdiction to initiate an incidental proceeding for the execution of the judgment. Llao Llao Resorts S.A. contested this settlement and requested to the plaintiff to provide additional information in order to evaluate the amount of the settlement. Also Llao Llao Resorts S.A. requested that the execution be suspended until there is a final judgement in the appeal filed with the Supreme Court.

Llao Llao Resorts S.A.’s request was denied and on July 14, 2008, the court of appeals announced by means of a Executive Branch Decree dated June 18, 2008, that it had confirmed the settlement approved by the court of original jurisdiction. On March 17, 2009, the National Supreme Court admitted the appeal against the Executive Branch Decree and decided to suspend the enforcement of the judgment. On March 9, 2010, by means of an order dated February 28, 2010, the National Supreme Court announced the rejection of the extraordinary appeal.

In accordance with the information provided by the attorneys in respect of this lawsuit, the amount to be recorded by virtue of the Court sentence amounts to Ps.10.2 million as of June 30, 2010, which as of the date of this annual report such payment was fulfilled.

Legal issues with the City Hall of Neuquén

In June 2001, Shopping Neuquén requested that the City Hall of Neuquén allow it to transfer certain parcels of land to third parties so that each participant in the commercial development to be constructed would be able to build on its own land. The City Hall Executive Branch previously rejected this request under Executive Branch Decree No. 1437/2002 which also established the expiration of the rights arising from Ordinance 5178, including the loss of any improvement and expenses incurred. As a result, Shopping Neuquén had no right to claim indemnity charges and annulled its buy-sell land contracts.

Shopping Neuquén submitted a written appeal to this decision on January 21, 2003. It also sought permission to submit a revised schedule of time terms, taking account of the current situation and including reasonable short and medium term projections. The City Hall Executive Branch rejected this request in Executive Branch Decree 585/2003. Consequently, on June 25, 2003, Shopping Neuquén filed an “Administrative Procedural Action” with the High Court of Neuquén requesting, among other things, the annulment of Executive Branch Decrees 1,437/2002 and 585/2003 issued by the City Hall Executive Branch. On December 21, 2004, the High Court of Neuquén communicated its decision that the administrative procedural action that Shopping Neuquén had filed against the City Hall of Neuquén had expired. Shopping Neuquén filed an extraordinary appeal for the case to be sent to the Argentine Supreme Court.

On December 13, 2006, Shopping Neuquén signed an agreement with both the City Hall and the Province of Neuquén stipulating a new timetable for construction of the commercial and housing enterprises (the “Agreement”). Also, Shopping Neuquén was permitted to transfer certain parcels to third parties so that each participant in the commercial development to be constructed would be able to build on its own land, with the exception of the land in which the shopping center will be constructed. The Legislative Council of the City Hall of Neuquén duly ratified the Agreement. The City Hall Executive Branch promulgated the ordinance issued on February 12, 2007.

The Agreement also provides that Shopping Neuquén will submit, within 120 days after the Agreement is signed, a new urban project draft with an adjustment of the environmental impact survey, together with a map of the property subdivision, which the City Hall of Neuquén will approve or disapprove within 30 days after its presentation. If the project is approved, Shopping Neuquén will submit the final maps of the works to the City Hall within 150 days of this decision.

The Agreement put an end to the lawsuit of Shopping Neuquén against the City Hall of Neuquén before the High Court of Neuquén, in which the only pending issue is the determination of fees of the attorneys of the City Hall that are in charge of Shopping Neuquén.

On March 28, 2007, Shopping Neuquén submitted the new project draft and revised environmental impact survey to the City Hall of Neuquén. On May 10, 2007, the City Hall of Neuquén, requested certain explanations and made recommendations for our consideration before issuing an opinion on the feasibility of the draft project. On July 17, 2007, Shopping Neuquén answered the City Hall’s requests and on September 20, 2007, the City Hall approved the feasibility of the project. Shopping Neuquén submitted the final maps of the project to the City Hall.

On June 12, 2009 a new agreement with the City Hall of Neuquén was signed which requires Shopping Neuquén to submit the plans of the new road project (with the agreed inclusions to the project) and the amendments to the general project.

On October 19, 2009, Shopping Neuquén submitted the new road project and the amendments to the general project. The City Hall of Neuquén made certain comments that were answered on November 17, 2009.

 

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The first stage of construction (including minimum construction of the shopping center and the hypermarket) is expected to be completed within a maximum period of 22 months since the beginning of the construction.

On January 18, 2010, the City Hall of Neuquén requested changes to the plans filed, granting a 30-day term to file the necessary amendments. Shopping Neuquén submitted the working plans related to the first stage of the work (contemplating the construction of the shopping mall and the hypermarket), it obtained the authorizations to start such works and on July 5, 2010, construction began.

The first work stage should be completed at a maximum of 22 month from beginning construction. In the case of failing to comply with the conditions established in the agreement, the City Hall of Neuquén is entitled to terminate the agreement and may request the return of Shopping Neuquén’s acquired to the City Hall of Neuquén, among other actions.

On November 8, 2010, Shopping Neuquén was served notice of a resolution issued by the High Court of Neuquén, by which certain pending fees to be borne by Shopping Neuquén were established. Such decision is not final and Shopping Neuquén is currently evaluating the procedural alternatives available.

Other Litigation

As of July 5, 2006, the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos or AFIP filed a preliminary injunction with the Federal Court for Administrative Proceedings against Alto Palermo for an aggregate amount of Ps.37 million, plus an added amount, provisionally estimated, of Ps.0.9 million for legal fees and interest. The main dispute is about the income tax due for admission rights. In the first instance, AFIP pleaded for a general restraining order. On November 29, 2006, the Federal Court issued an order substituting such restraining order for an attachment on the parcel of land located in Caballito neighborhood, City of Buenos Aires, where Alto Palermo is planning to develop a shopping center.

After IRSA sold the Edificio Costeros, dique II, on November 20, 2009 IRSA requested an opinion to the Antitrust Authority as to whether it was necessary to report the transaction.

After sold Reconquista 823/41 on April 27, 2009, IRSA asked the Antitrust Authority if it was necessary to notify the operation. On August 14, 2009, the Antitrust Authority informed IRSA that it was not necessary to report the sale. The Antitrust Authority advised that IRSA was in fact required to notify it. IRSA challenged this opinion in the local courts.

After the acquisition of Bouchard 557, IRSA asked the Argentine Antitrust Authority whether it was necessary to notify it of such acquisition. The Antitrust Authority advised IRSA that IRSA was in fact required to notify it, and the competent court ratified such decision. Consequently, on April 22, 2008, the notice of the operation was filed with the Antitrust Authority. On June 10, 2009, the Antitrust Authority authorized the acquisition of Bouchard 557.

After IRSA sold the 29.85% interest in Bouchard 557, to Techint Compañía Técnica Internacional Sociedad Anónima Comercial e Industrial, IRSA asked the Antitrust Authority whether it was necessary to notify the transaction. On July 4, 2008, the Antitrust Authority informed IRSA that it was not necessary to report this sale.

IRSA filed a new request for the Antitrust Authority’s opinion regarding IRSA’s acquisition of Bank Boston Tower on August 30, 2007. The Antitrust Authority advised IRSA that IRSA was in fact required to report the transaction and the competent court ratified such decision. On November 15, 2011, the transaction was filed with the Antitrust Authority.

On May 6, 2008, IRSA filed with the Antitrust Authority a request for its opinion as to the need to notify the Antitrust Authority the acquisition of Edificio República. The Antitrust Authority advised IRSA that IRSA was in fact required to report the transaction and the competent court ratified such decision. On November 3, 2010 the Antitrust Authority authorized the acquisition of Edificio Republica. On January 15, 2007 IRSA was notified of two claims filed before the Antitrust Authority, one by a private individual and the other one by the licensee of the shopping center, both opposing the acquisition from the province of Córdoba of a property known as Ex-Escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos. On February 1, 2007 IRSA responded the claims. On June 26, 2007, the Antitrust Authority notified IRSA that it has initiated a summary proceeding to determine whether the completion of the transaction breaches the Antitrust Law. As of the date of this annual report the result of this proceeding has not been determined.

On January 22, 2008, Alto Palermo requested the Antitrust Authority’s clearance for the transfer of the Soleil Factory shopping center. On April 12, 2011, the Antitrust Authority authorized the transaction.

On December 3, 2009, Alto Palermo filed a request for the Antitrust Authority’s opinion regarding Alto Palermo’s acquisition of shares of Arcos del Gourmet S.A. The Antitrust Authority advised the parties that the transaction has to be notified. On December 16, 2011 the transaction was filed with the Antitrust Authority.

On September 21, 2010, after Alto Palermo sold 80% of its shares of Tarshop, Alto Palermo requested the Antitrust Authority’s clearance for such transfer.

On November 19, 2010 IRSA was notified of the claim "CUATRO PAMPEANOS S.A. c/ EXPORTACIONES AGROINDUSTRIALES ARGENTINAS S.A. s/ DAÑOS Y PERJUICIOS" handled before the “Juzgado de 1º instancia en lo Civil, Comercial, laboral y de Minería Nº 1, Secret. Única”, located in Santa Rosa, La Pampa. The plaintiff claims damages resulting from alleged fraud caused by a partner of the plaintiff acting in collusion with an employee of EAASA. The claim is for up to Ps. 1.3 million. IRSA answered the claim in a timely manner.

On August 23, 2011, Alto Palermo notified the Antitrust Authority the direct and indirect acquisition of shares of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.; the transaction involved the direct acquisition of 33.33% of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A., and 16.66% through our controlled vehicle Torodur S.A. As of the date of this Annual Report the transaction is being analyzed by the Antitrust Authority.

 For more information see Item 4 “Regulation and Government Supervision of our Real Estate Business” and Item 3 d. “Risk Factors- Risk related to IRSA’s Business- IRSA’s business is subject to extensive regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the future.

 

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Dividends and dividend policy

Pursuant to Argentine law, the distribution and payment of dividends to shareholders is valid only if they result from net and realized earnings of the company pursuant to annual audited financial statements approved by the shareholders. The approval, amount and payment of dividends are subject to the approval by our shareholders at our annual ordinary shareholders meeting. The approval of dividends requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote at the meeting.

In accordance with Argentine law and our by-laws, net and realized profits for each fiscal year are allocated as follows:

          5% of such net profits is allocated to our legal reserve, until such reserve amounts to 20% of our capital stock; 

          a certain amount determined at a shareholders’ meeting is allocated to compensation of our directors and the members of our supervisory committee; and

          additional amounts are allocated for the payment of dividends or to optional reserve funds, or to establish reserves for whatever other purpose our shareholders determine.

The following table shows the dividend payout ratio and the amount of dividends paid on each fully paid common share for the mentioned years. Amounts in Pesos are presented in historical, non-inflation adjusted Pesos as of the respective payment dates and refers to our unconsolidated dividends. See “Exchange Controls”.

Year

 

Total Dividend

 

Dividend per Common Share(1)

 

 

(millions of Pesos)

 

(Pesos)

1996

 

 

1997

 

 

1998

 

3.8

 

0.099

1999

 

11.0

 

0.092

2000

 

1.3

 

0.011

2001

 

8.0

 

0.030

2002

 

 

2003

 

1.5

 

0.012

2004

 

3.0

 

0.020

2005

 

10.0

 

0.059

2006

 

5.5

 

0.024

2007

 

8.3

 

0.026

2008

 

20.0

 

0.040

2009

 

60.0

 

0.121

2010

 

-

 

-

2011 (2)

 

69.0

 

0.139

2011 (3)

 

63.8

 

0.128

 

(1)     Corresponds to per share payments. To calculate the dividend paid per ADS, the payment per share should be multiplied by ten. Amounts in Pesos are presented in historical Pesos as of the respective payment date. See “Exchange Controls”.

(2)     Corresponds to dividend paid on January 7, 2011.

(3)     Corresponds to dividend paid on November 21,2011.

The shareholders’ meeting dated December 9, 2010 approved the distribution of Ps.69,000,000 as interim dividends for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Future dividends with respect to our common shares, if any, will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, contractual restrictions, business opportunities, provisions of applicable law and other factors that our shareholders at a general shareholders’ meeting may deem relevant. As a result, we cannot give you any assurance that we will pay any dividends at any time in the future.

On November 13, 2009, the Board of Directors resolved to start the process of ratable attribution and allocation among the our shareholders, of 25,000,000 (twenty-five million) treasury shares of $1 par value each and entitled to one vote per share, issued by us and purchased by us, too, in the midst of the disruptions faced by the domestic and international markets during fiscal year 2008-2009.

On December 29, 2009, the we reported that as a result of the ratable attribution and allocation of treasury shares among our shareholders, the terms and conditions of the outstanding warrants were amended as set forth below:

Number of shares issuable per warrant:

                     Before attribution: 0.33333333

                     After attribution: 0.35100598

Price of shares issuable upon exercise of warrants:

                     Before attribution: US$ 1.6800

                     After attribution: US$ 1.5954

 

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In addition, it also resolved to pay a cash dividend of Ps.60,000,000.- as from December 1, 2009, equivalent to an amount per share of approximately Ps. 0.12 and an amount per ADR of approximately Ps.1.21.

B. Significant Changes

Please see “Recent Developments” section.

Item 9. The offer and listing.

A.  Offer and Listing Details

The following summary provides information concerning our share capital and briefly describes all material provisions of our by-laws and the Argentine Corporation Law 19,550.

Stock Exchanges in which our securities are listed

Our common shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “CRES” and on NASDAQ under the trading symbol “CRESY.” As of September 30, 2011 our outstanding capital stock consisted of 501,562,534 common shares, Ps.1.00 par value per share ; assuming full exercise of all outstanding warrants our capital stock would be increased to  563,915,285 common shares. As of that date of this Annual Report: (1) we had no other shares of any class or series issued and outstanding and (2) there are no outstanding convertible notes to acquire our shares.  Our common shares have one vote per share. All outstanding shares are validly issued, fully paid and non assessable. As of September30, 2011, there were approximately 1,752 holders of our common shares.

In March 2008 we concluded our capital increase of 180 million common shares. Thus, 180 million shares offered at the subscription price of US$ 1.60 or Ps.5.0528 per share were fully subscribed, both locally and internationally, increasing our outstanding capital to 500,774,772 common shares.

In addition, each shareholder received, without additional cost, one warrant for each share subscribed, entitling the holder thereof to acquire 0.33333333 new shares at US$ 1.68 each, i.e. 180 million warrants were granted entitling the holders thereof to purchase an aggregate of 60 million additional shares at the above mentioned price. The warrants expire on May 22, 2015 and are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange with the symbol “CREW2”, and they are also listed on NASDAQ with the symbol “CRESW”. Funds obtained from increasing capital, net of issuance expenses, amount to Ps.881.1 million, while the tax effect of issuance expenses amounted to Ps.9.9 million. Funds obtained were assigned to shares and options issued based on the current value estimated upon subscription.

On December 29, 2009, we reported that due to the pro rata allotment of our shares among our shareholders, made on November 23, 2009, the terms and conditions of the outstanding warrants for our common shares, have been modified as follows:

Amount of shares to be issued per warrant:

          Ratio previous to the allotment: 0.33333333;

          Ratio after the allotment (current): 0.35100598.

Warrant exercise price per new share to be issued:

 

          Price previous to the allotment: US$ 1.6800;

          Current price after the allotment: US$1.5954.

The other terms and conditions of the warrants remain the same.

As of September 30, 2011, 2,359,862 warrants had been exercised, which resulted in, 787,762 shares of common stock being issued. As of September 30, 2011, there were 177,640,138 warrants outstanding.

Price history of our stock on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and NASDAQ

Our common shares are traded in Argentina on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, under the trading symbol “CRES.” Since March 1997, our ADSs, each presenting 10 common shares, have been listed on the NASDAQ under the trading symbol “CRESY.” The Bank of New York is the depositary with respect to the ADSs.

The table below shows the high and low daily closing prices of our common shares in Pesos and the quarterly trading volume of our common shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange for the first quarter of 2006 through December 2011. The table also shows the high and low daily closing prices of our ADSs in U.S. dollars and the quarterly trading volume of our ADSs on the NASDAQ for the first quarter of 2006 through December 2011. Each ADS represents ten common shares.

 

Buenos Aires Stock Exchange

NASDAQ

 

Share Volume

Price Per Share (Ps.)

ADS Volume

US$ per ADS

High

Low

High

Low

Fiscal Year 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

3,968,113

4.03

3.19

5,448,497

13.97

11.10

2nd Quarter

4,915,037

3.93

3.10

5,316,532

13.71

10.12

3rd Quarter

4,582,691

4.38

3.22

8,431,362

14.44

10.42

4th Quarter

4,003,720

5.73

3.73

17,830,919

19.45

12.10

Annual

17,469,361

5.73

3.10

37,027,310

19.45

10.12

Fiscal Year 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

1,812,774

4.68

3.90

5,288,618

15.43

12.42

2nd Quarter

1,793,537

5.30

4.35

9,816,001

17.53

14.23

3rd Quarter

3,439,865

6.73

5.06

9,712,198

22.08

16.58

4th Quarter

13,792,055

7.37

6.12

7,522,056

24.28

19.81

Annual

20,838,231

7.37

3.90

32,338,873

24.28

12.42

Fiscal Year 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

3,129,519

6.87

5.43

8,713,926

21.71

16.25

2nd Quarter

4,255,009

7.45

5.43

8,618,274

23.76

17.14

3rd Quarter

11,565,947

5.84

4.53

12,236,895

18.84

13.99

4th Quarter

8,008,908

5.43

4.71

11,790,596

16.98

14.48

Annual

26,959,383

7.45

4.53

41,359,691

23.76

13.99

Fiscal Year 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

3,832,884

4.66

3.25

9,269,938

14.8

10.50

2nd Quarter

4,532,498

3.41

1.73

16,198,697

10.69

4.67

3rd Quarter

1,378,325

3.25

2.40

8,122,339

9.11

6.38

4th Quarter

3,117,046

4.30

2.68

8,690,362

11.03

7.16

Annual

12,890,753

4.66

1.73

42,281,336

14.80

4.67

Fiscal Year 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

2,369,556

5.12

3.41

6,259,694

13.49

8.82

2nd Quarter

1,481,509

5.54

4.65

5,371,047

14.80

12.02

3rd Quarter

3,059,016

6.00

4.42

6,839,050

15.89

11.17

4th Quarter

1,621,468

5.64

4.44

3,741,122

14.50

11.28

Annual

8,531,549

6.00

3.41

22,210,913

15.89

8.82

Fiscal Year 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

2,851,146

6.55

4.85

4.731.907

16.58

12.19

2nd Quarter

3,070,201

7.87

6.85

8.922.026

19.93

16.47

3rd Quarter

1,534,934

7.90

7.00

5.729.814

19.17

16.83

4th Quarter

827,430

7.69

6.45

4.243.179

18.28

14.68

Annual

8,283,711

7.90

4.85

23,626,926

19.93

12.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 2011

414,573

7.34

6.45

1,489,878

16.90

14.68

July 2011

172,746

7.03

6.45

1,078,322

16.68

15.19

August 2011

440,162

6.50

5.80

1,997,159

15.30

13.50

September 2011

199,727

6.40

5.30

1,961,918

14.35

10.82

October 2011

241,135

5.95

4.68

1,870,824

12.32

10.27

November 2011

187,948

5.75

5.00

1,725,339

12.21

10.68

As of December 6, 2011

26,136

5.35

5.15

430,698

11.54

11.00

 

 

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Source: Bloomberg

B.  Plan of Distribution

This item is not applicable.

C. Markets

Argentine Securities Markets 

Comisión Nacional de Valores

The Comisión Nacional de Valores is a separate governmental entity with jurisdiction covering the territory of Argentina. Its main purpose is to ensure transparency of Argentina’s securities markets, to watch over the market price formation process and to protect investors. The Comisión Nacional de Valores supervises corporations authorized to issue securities to the public, the secondary markets where these securities are traded, and all persons and corporations involved in any capacity in the public offering and trading of these securities. The Argentine markets are governed generally by Law No. 17,811, as amended, which created the Comisión Nacional de Valores and regulates stock exchanges, stockbrokers, market operations and the public offerings of securities. There is a relatively low level of regulation of the market for Argentine securities and of investors’ activities in such market, and enforcement of existing regulatory provisions has been extremely limited. Furthermore, there may be less publicly available information about Argentine companies than is regularly published by or about companies in the United States and certain other countries. However, the Argentine government and the Comisión Nacional de Valores, taking into consideration the deeper global awareness of the importance of having adequate corporate governance practices and a legal framework to enforce principles such as “full information”, and “transparency”, have issued Executive Branch Decree No. 677/2001. This Executive Branch Decree has the objective of determining the rights of the “financial consumer”, increasing market transparency and an adequate legal framework to increase the investor’s protection within the capital market. Most of its reforms are in line with world trends pertaining to corporate governance practices that have already been adopted by many emerging markets.

In order to offer securities to the public in Argentina, an issuer must meet certain requirements of the Comisión Nacional de Valores regarding assets, operating history, management and other matters, and only securities for which an application for a public offering has been approved by the Comisión Nacional de Valores may be listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. This approval does not imply any kind of certification or assurance related to the merits or the quality of the securities, or the issuer’s solvency. Issuers of listed securities are required to file unaudited quarterly financial statements and audited annual financial statements, as well as various other periodic reports, with the Comisión Nacional de Valores and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange.

 

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Securities Exchanges in Argentina

There are 12 securities exchanges in Argentina. The principal exchange for the Argentine securities market is the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, which handles approximately 99% of all equity trading in the country.

Buenos Aires Stock Exchange

The Buenos Aires Stock Exchange is a complex, non-profit, and self-regulated organization. The various markets require different self-organizations of brokers within the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, which is one of its particular characteristics. The most important and traditional of such markets is Mercado de Valores S.A. (“MERVAL”).

The securities that may be listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange are: Stocks, Corporate Bonds, Convertible Corporate Bonds, Close-ended Investment Funds, Financial Trust, Indexes, Derivatives and Public Bonds. The Buenos Aires Stock Exchange is legally qualified for admission, suspension, and delisting of securities according to its own rules approved by the Comisión Nacional de Valores. Furthermore, the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange works very closely with the Comisión Nacional de Valores in surveillance activities. Also under a special agreement, registration and listing applications are directly filed with the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange for simultaneous processing.

MERVAL

The MERVAL is a corporation whose 134 shareholder members are the only individuals and entities authorized to trade, either as principal or as agent, in the securities listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. Trading on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange is conducted by continuous open outcry, or the traditional auction system, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each business trading day of the year. Trading on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange is also conducted through a Sistema Integrado de Negociación Asistida por Computación (“SINAC”). SINAC is a computer trading system that permits trading in debt securities and equity securities. SINAC is accessed by brokers directly from workstations located at their offices. Currently, all transactions relating to listed notes and listed government securities can be effected through SINAC.

Over the Counter Market

The Electronic Open Market (Mercado Abierto Electrónico or “MAE) is an exchange organized under the laws of Argentina, which operates as a self-regulatory organization under the supervision of the Comisión Nacional de Valores

The MAE works as an electronic platform to process Over the Counter Transactions. It is an electronic exchange where both government securities and corporate bonds are traded through spot and forward contracts.

The MAE has 90 brokers/dealers members, which include national banks, provincial banks, municipal banks, private national banks, foreign banks, cooperative banks, financial institutions, foreign exchange entities and pure brokers/dealers (exclusively engaged in brokerage activities). Both Argentine or foreign capital banks and financial institutions may be the MAE’s brokers/dealers.

Securities to be traded must be registered with the pertinent supervising authorities and may be traded in the Mercado Abierto Electrónico, in other exchanges or in both of them concurrently.

Securities Central Depositary

Caja de Valores S.A. is a corporation organized under the laws of Argentina, totally private, which acts as central depositary of public bonds and private securities. It was established in 1974 by Act 20,643, and it is supervised by the Comisión Nacional de Valores

Those authorized to make deposits of securities with the Caja de Valores are stockbrokers, banking financial institutions, and mutual funds.

The majority shareholders of the Caja de Valores S.A. are the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and the MERVAL (49.98% each).

Information regarding the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange

 

As of June 30,

 

2010

2011

Market capitalization (Ps.billion)

   1,607.88

     1,593.19  

Average daily trading volume (Ps.million)

   45.59

     52.83  

Number of listed companies

   105

     106  

 

Although companies may list all of their capital stock on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, in many cases a controlling block is retained by the principal shareholders resulting in only a relatively small percentage of many companies’ stock being available for active trading by the public on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange.

As of June 30, 2011, approximately 106 companies had equity securities listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. As of June 30, 2011, approximately 8.44% of the total market capitalization of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange was represented by the securities of the ten largest national companies.

The Argentine securities markets are substantially more volatile than the securities markets in the United States and certain other developed countries. The MERVAL experienced a 34% increase in 2006, a 2.93% increase in 2007, a 0.59% increase in 2008, a 102.98 % increase in 2009, a 47.77 % increase in 2010 and a 4.62% decrease in the first six months of 2011. In order to control price volatility, the MERVAL operates a system pursuant to which the negotiation of a particular stock or debt security is suspended for a 15 minute period when the price of the security registers a variation on its price between 10% and 15% and between 15% and 20%. Any additional 5% variation on the price of the security after that results in additional 10 minute successive suspension periods.

 

 

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Nasdaq Stock Market

Our ADSs are listed and traded in the Nasdaq Stock Market under the trading symbol “CRESY”.

D.  Selling Shareholders

This section is not applicable.

E.  Dilution

This section is not applicable.

F.  Expenses of the Issue

This section is not applicable.

Item 10. Additional information

A. Share Capital

This section is not applicable.

B.  Memorandum and Articles of Association

Our Corporate Purpose

Our legal name is Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria. We were incorporated under the laws of Argentina on December 31, 1936 as a sociedad anónima (Stock Corporation) and were registered with Public Registry of Commerce on February 19, 1937 under number 26, on page 2, book 45 of National by-laws Volume. Pursuant to our by-laws, our term of duration expires on June 6, 2082.

Pursuant to article 4 of our by-laws our purpose is to perform the following activities:

          Commercial activities with respect to cattle and products pertaining to farming and animal husbandry;

          Real estate activities with respect to urban and rural properties;

          Financial activities, except for those regulated by Law No. 21,526 of financial entities;

          Farming and animal husbandry activities, for properties owned by us or by third parties; and

          Agency and advice activities for which there is not required a specific qualifying title.

Limited Liability

Shareholders’ liability for losses is limited to their equity interes in us. Notwithstanding the foregoing, under the Argentine Corporation Law No. 19,550, shareholders who voted in favor of a resolution that is subsequently declared void by a court as contrary to Argentine law or a company’s by-laws (or regulation, if any) my be held jointly and severally liable for damages to such company, other shareholders or third parties resulting from such resolution. In addition, a shareholder who votes on a business transaction in which the shareholder’s interest conflicts with that of the company may be liable for damages under the Argentine companies’ law, but only if the transaction would not have been validly approved without such shareholder’s vote.

Capitalization

We may increase our share capital upon authorization by our shareholders at an ordinary shareholders’ meeting. Capital increases must be registered with the public registry of commerce referred to as the Registro Publico de Comercio, and published in the Boletín Oficial. Capital reductions may be voluntary or mandatory and must be approved by the shareholders at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria). Reductions in capital are mandatory when losses have depleted reserves and exceed 50% of capital. At September 30, 2011 our share capital consisted of 501,562,534 common shares.

Our bylaws provide that preferred stock may be issued when authorized by the shareholders at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) and in accordance with applicable regulations. Such preferred stock may have a fixed cumulative dividend, with or without additional participation in our profits, resolved by the shareholders’ meetings. We currently do not have outstanding preferred stock.

Preemptive Rights and Increases of Share Capital

Pursuant to our by-laws and Argentine Corporation Law No. 19,550, in the event of an increase in our share capital, each of our existing holders of our common shares has a preemptive right to subscribe for new common shares in proportion to such holder’s share ownership pursuant to our by-laws and the Argentine Corporation Law No. 19,550. For any shares of a class not preempted by any holder of that class, the remaining holders of the class will be entitled to accretion rights based on the number of shares they purchased when they exercised their own preemptive rights. Rights and accretion rights must be exercised simultaneously within 30 days following the time in which notices to the shareholders of a capital increase and of the rights to subscribe thereto are published for three days in the Boletín Oficial and a widely circulated newspaper in Argentina. Pursuant to the Argentine Companies Law, such 30-day period may be reduced to 10 days by a decision of our shareholders adopted at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria). 

 

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Additionally, the Argentine Companies Law permits shareholders at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) to suspend or limit the preemptive rights relating to the issuance of new shares in specific and exceptional cases in which the interest of we require such action and, additionally, under the following specific conditions:

          the issuance is expressly included in the list of matters to be addressed at the shareholders’ meeting; and

          the shares to be issued are to be paid in-kind or in exchange for payment under pre-existing obligations.

Furthermore, Article 12 of the Negotiable Obligations Law permits shareholders at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) to suspend preemptive subscription rights for the subscription of convertible bonds under the above-mentioned conditions. Preemptive rights may also be eliminated, so long as a resolution providing so has been approved by at least 50% of the outstanding capital stock with a right to decide such matters and so long as the opposition to such resolution does not surpass 5% of the share capital.

Shareholders’ Meetings and Voting Rights

Our bylaws provide that shareholders’ meetings may be called by our board of directors or by our Supervisory Committee or at the request of the holders of shares representing no less than 5% of the common shares.  Any meetings called at the request of shareholders must be held within 30 days after the request is made. Any shareholder may appoint any person as its duly authorized representative at a shareholders meeting, by granting a proxy. Co-owners of shares must have single representation.

In general, the following matters can be considered only at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria): 

          matters that may not be approved at an ordinary shareholders’ meeting;

          the amendment of our bylaws;

          reductions in our share capital;

          redemption, reimbursement and amortization of our shares;

          mergers, and other corporate changes, including dissolution and winding-up;

          limitations or suspensions to preemptive rights to the subscription of the new shares; and

          issuance of debentures, convertible negotiable obligations and bonds that not qualify as notes (obligaciones negociables).

In accordance with our by-laws, ordinary and special shareholders’ meetings (asamblea extraordinaria) are subject to a first and second quorum call, the second to occur upon the failure of the first. The first and second notice of ordinary shareholders’ meetings may be made simultaneously. In the event that both are made on the same day, the second must occur at least one hour after the first. If simultaneous notice was not given, the second notice must be given within 30 days after the failure to reach quorum at the first. Such notices must be given in compliance with applicable regulations.

A quorum for an ordinary shareholders’ meeting on the first call requires the presence of a number of shareholders holding a majority of the shares entitled to vote and, on the second call, the quorum consists of the number of shareholders present, whatever that number. Decisions at ordinary shareholders’ meetings must be approved by a majority of the votes validly exercised by the shareholders.

A quorum for an special shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) on the first call requires the presence of persons holding 60% of the shares entitled to vote and, on the second call, the quorum consists of the number of shareholders present, whatever that number. Decisions at special shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) generally must be approved by a majority of the votes validly exercised.

However, pursuant to the Argentine Companies Law, all shareholders’ meetings, whether convened on a first or second quorum call, require the affirmative vote of the majority of shares with right to vote in order to approve the following decisions:

          advanced winding-up of the company;

          transfer of the domicile of the company outside of Argentina;

          fundamental change to the purpose of the company;

          total or partial mandatory repayment by the shareholders of the paid-in capital; and

          a merger or a spin-off, when our company will not be the surviving company.

Holders of common shares are entitled to one vote per share. Owners of common shares represented by ADRs exercise their voting rights through the ADR Depositary, who acts upon instructions received from such shareholders and, in the absence of instructions, votes in the same manner as our majority of the shareholders present in the shareholders’ meeting.

The holders of preferred stock may not be entitled to voting rights. However, in the event that no dividends are paid to such holders for their preferred stock, the holders of preferred stock are entitled to voting rights. Holders of preferred stock are also entitled to vote on certain special matters, such as a transformation of the corporate type, early dissolution, change to a foreign domicile, fundamental change in the corporate purposes, total or partial replacement of capital losses, mergers in which our company is not the surviving entity, and spin-offs. The same exemption will apply in the event the preferred stock is traded on any stock exchange and such trading is suspended or canceled.

 

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Dividends and Liquidation Rights

The Argentine Companies Law establishes that the distribution and payment of dividends to shareholders is valid only if they result from realized and net earnings of the company pursuant to an annual balance sheet approved by the shareholders. Our board of directors submits our financial statements for the previous financial year, together with the reports of our Supervisory Committee, to the Annual Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting. This meeting must be held by October 30 of each year to approve the financial statements and decide on the allocation of our net income for the year under review. The distribution, amount and payment of dividends, if any, must be approved by the affirmative vote of the majority of the present votes with right to vote at the meeting.

The shareholders’ meeting may authorize payment of dividends on a quarterly basis provided no applicable regulations are violated. In that case, all and each of the members of the board of directors and the supervisory committee will be jointly and severally unlimitedly liable for the refund of those dividends if, as of the end of the respective fiscal year, the realized and net earnings of the company are not sufficient to allow the payment of dividends.

When we declare and pay dividends on the common shares, the holders of our ADRs, each representing the right to receive ten ordinary shares, outstanding on the corresponding registration date, are entitled to receive the dividends due on the common shares underlying the ADRs, subject to the terms of the Deposit Agreement dated March 18, 1997 executed by and between us, The Bank of New York, as depositary and the eventual holders of ADRs.  The cash dividends are to be paid in Pesos and, except under certain circumstances, are to be converted by the Depositary into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the conversion date and are to be paid to the holders of the ADRs net of any applicable fee on the dividend distribution, costs and conversion expenses, taxes and public charges. Since January 2002 and due to the devaluation of the Peso, the exchange rate for the dividends will occur at a floating market rate.

Our dividend policy is proposed from time to time by our board of directors and is subject to shareholders’ approval at an ordinary shareholders’ meeting. Declarations of dividends are based upon our results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements and future prospects, as well as restrictions under debt obligations and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors and our shareholders.

Dividends may be lawfully paid only out of our retained earnings determined by reference to the financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP. In accordance with the Argentine Companies Law, net income is allocated in the following order: (i) 5% is retained in a legal reserve until the amount of such reserve equals 20% of the company’s outstanding capital; (ii) dividends on preferred stock or common shares or other amounts may be retained as a voluntary reserve, contingency reserve or new account, or (iii) for any other purpose as determined by the company’s shareholders at an ordinary shareholders’ meeting.

Our legal reserve is not available for distribution. Under the applicable regulations of the Comisión Nacional de Valores, dividends are distributed pro rata in accordance with the number of shares held by each holder within 30 days of being declared by the shareholders for cash dividends and within 90 days of approval in the case of dividends distributed as shares. The right to receive payment of dividends expires three years after the date on which they were made available to shareholders. The shareholders’ meeting may authorize payment of dividends on a quarterly basis provided no applicable regulations are violated.  In such case, all and each of the members of the board of directors and the supervisory committee will be jointly and severally liable for the refund of those dividends if, at the end of the respective fiscal year, the realized and net earnings of the company are not sufficient to allow for the payment of dividends.

          In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our company, our assets are

          to be applied to satisfy its liabilities; and

          to be proportionally distributed among holders of preferred stock in accordance with the terms of the preferred stock. If any surplus remains, our shareholders are entitled to receive and share proportionally in all net assets available for distribution to our shareholders, subject to the order of preference established by our bylaws.

Approval of Financial Statements

Our fiscal year ends on June 30 of each year, after which we prepare an annual report which is presented to our board of directors and Supervisory Committee. The board of directors submits our financial statements for the previous financial year, together with the reports of our Supervisory Committee, to the annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting, which must be held within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year, in order to approve our financial statements and determine our allocation of net income for such year. At least 20 days before the ordinary shareholders’ meeting, our annual report must be available for inspection at our principal office.

Right of Dissenting Shareholders to Exercise Their Appraisal Right

Whenever certain actions are approved at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) (such as the approval of a merger, a spin-off (except when the shares of the acquired company are publicly traded), a fundamental change of corporate purpose, a transformation from one type of corporation to another, a transfer of the domicile of our company outside of Argentina or, as a result of the action approved, the shares cease to be publicly traded) any shareholder dissenting from the adoption of any such resolution may withdraw from our company and receive the book value per share determined on the basis of our latest financial statements, whether completed or to be completed, provided that the shareholder exercises its appraisal rights within ten days following the shareholders’ meeting at which the resolution was adopted. 

In addition, to have appraisal rights, a shareholder must have voted against such resolution or act within 15 days following the shareholders’ meeting if the shareholder was absent and can prove that he was a shareholder of record on the day of the shareholders meeting.  Appraisal rights are extinguished with respect to a given resolution if such resolution is subsequently overturned at another shareholders’ meeting held within 75 days of the previous meeting at which the original resolution was adopted. Payment on the appraisal rights must be made within one year of the date of the shareholders’ meeting at which the resolution was adopted, except where the resolution involved a decision that our stock ceases to be publicly traded, in which case the payment period is reduced to 60 days from the date of the resolution.

 

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Ownership Restrictions

The Comisión Nacional de Valores regulations require that transactions that cause a person’s holdings of capital stock of a registered Argentine company, to hold 5% or more of the voting power, should be immediately notified to the Comisión Nacional de Valores. Thereafter, every change in the holdings that represents a multiple of 5% of the voting power should also be notified.

Directors, senior managers, executive officers, members of the supervisory committee, and controlling shareholders of an Argentine company whose securities are publicly listed, should notify the Comisión Nacional de Valores on a monthly basis, of their beneficial ownership of shares, debt securities, and call and put options related to securities of such companies and their controlling, controlled or affiliated companies.

Holders of more than 50% of the common shares of a company or who otherwise have voting control of a company, as well as directors, officers and members of the supervisory committee, must provide the Comisión Nacional de Valores with annual reports setting forth their holdings in the capital stock of such companies and monthly reports of any change in their holdings.

Tender Offers

Tender offers under Argentine law may be voluntary or mandatory. In either case, the offer must be made addressed to all shareholders. In the case of a mandatory tender offer, the offer must also be made to the holders of subscription rights, stock options or convertible debt securities that directly or indirectly may grant a subscription, acquisition or conversion right on voting shares.

Executive Branch Decree No. 677/2001 establishes that a person or entity wishing to acquire a “significant holding” (“participaciones significativas”) shall be required to launch a mandatory tender offer.

A mandatory tender offer will not be required in those cases in which the purpose of the acquisition of the “significant holding” is not to acquire the control of a company.

The Comisión Nacional de Valores defines a “significant holding” as holdings that represent an equal or a higher percentage than 35% and 51% of the voting shares as the case may be.

When a person or an entity intends to acquire more than 35% of the shares of a company, a mandatory tender offer to purchase 50% of the corporate voting capital is required by law.

If a person or an entity owns between 35% and 51% of the shares of a company, and wishes to increase its holdings by at least 6% within a 12 month period, a mandatory tender offer to acquire shares representing at least 10% of the voting capital will be legally required.

When a person or an entity wishes to acquire more than 51% of the shares of a company, a mandatory tender offer to acquire 100% of the voting capital will be legally required.

Finally, when a shareholder controls 95% or more of the outstanding shares of a company, (i) any minority shareholder may, at any time, demand that the controlling party make an offer to purchase all of the remaining shares of the minority shareholders and (ii) the controlling party can issue a unilateral statement of intention to acquire all of the remaining shares owned by the other stockholders.

Pursuant to the Argentine Companies Law we may redeem our outstanding common shares only under the following circumstances:

          to cancel such shares and only after a decision to reduce our capital stock (with shareholder approval at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria);

          to avoid significant damage to our company under exceptional circumstances, and then only using retained earnings or free reserves that have been fully paid, which action must be ratified at the following ordinary shareholders’ meeting; or

          in the case of the acquisition by a third-party of our common shares.

The Public Offering of Securities Law provides for other circumstances under which our company, as a corporation whose shares are publicly listed, can repurchase our shares. The following are necessary conditions for the acquisition of our shares:

          the shares to be acquired shall be fully paid,

          there shall be a board of directors’ resolution containing a report of our supervisory committee or audit committee. Our board of director’s resolution must provide the purpose of the acquisition, the maximum amount to be invested, the maximum number of shares or the maximum percentage of capital that may be acquired and the maximum price to be paid for our shares. Our board of directors must give complete and detailed information to both shareholders and investors,

          the purchase shall be carried out with net profits or with free or optional reserves, and we must prove to the Comisión Nacional de Valores that we have the necessary liquidity and that the acquisition will not affect our solvency,

          under no circumstances may the shares acquired by our company, including those that may have been acquired before and held by us as treasury stock, be more than 10% of our capital stock or such lower percentage established by the Comisión Nacional de Valores after taking into account the trading volume of our shares.

Any shares acquired by us that exceed 10% of our capital stock must be disposed of within 90 days from the date of acquisition originating the excess without prejudice of the liability corresponding to our board of directors.

 

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Transactions relating to the acquisition of our own shares may be carried out through open market transactions or through a public offering:

          in the case of acquisitions in the open market, the amount of shares purchased daily cannot exceed 25% of the mean daily traded volume of our shares during the previous 90 days.

          in either case, the Comisión Nacional de Valores can require that the acquisition be carried out through a public offering if the shares to be purchased represent a significant percentage in relation to the mean traded volume.

·         General Resolution No. 368/2001 of the Comisión Nacional de Valores as amended, provides general requirements that any company must comply with in the case of the acquisition of its shares under the Corporations Law or under the Public Offering of Securities Law. The acquisition of its shares by a company must be:

          approved by a resolution of the board of directors with a report of its supervisory committee,

          notice must be given to the Comisión Nacional de Valores and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and notice must be published in the Boletín of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange or in a widely circulated newspaper in Argentina,

          be carried out with net profits or free reserves from the last financial statements and approved by the board of directors,

          the board of directors has to prove to the Comisión Nacional de Valores, that the company has the necessary liquidity and that the acquisition does not affect its solvency,

          all shares acquired by the company, including those that may have been acquired before and held by it as treasury stock, may not exceed 10% of its capital stock.

The General Resolution No. 535/08 of the Comisión Nacional de Valores establishes that the acquisition limit of up to 10% of the company’s own shares will be suspended up to December 31, 2008.

There are no legal limitations to ownership of our securities or to the exercise of voting rights pursuant to the ownership of our securities, by non-resident or foreign shareholders.

Registrations and Transfers

Our common shares are held in registered, book-entry form. The registry for our shares is maintained by Caja de Valores S.A. at its executive offices located at 25 de mayo 362, (C1002ABH) Buenos Aires, Argentina. Only those persons whose names appear on such share registry are recognized as owners of our common shares. Transfers, encumbrances and liens on our shares must be registered in our share registry and are only enforceable against us and third parties from the moment registration takes place.

Amendment to the by-laws.

On the shareholders’ meeting held on October 10, 2007, our shareholders decided to amend the following sections of the by-laws: (i) Section Thirteen in order to adapt the performance bonds granted by directors to current rules and regulations, and (ii) Section Sixteen in order to incorporate the possibility of holding remote board meetings pursuant the provisions of section 65 of Executive Branch Decree 677/01.

C.  Material Contracts

We do not have any material contract entered into outside the ordinary course of business other than some of the operations previously described under the Related Party Transactions, the Recent Developments and Our Indebtedness sections.

D. Exchange controls

Foreign Currency Regulation

All transactions involving the purchase of foreign currency must be settled through the single free exchange market (Mercado Único Libre de Cambios, or “MULC”) where the Central Bank supervises the purchase and sale of foreign currency. Under Executive Branch Decree No. 260/2002, the Argentine government set up an exchange market through which all foreign currency exchange transactions are made. Such transactions are subject to the regulations and requirements imposed by the Central Bank. Under Communication “A” 3471, as amended, the Central Bank established certain restrictions and requirements applicable to foreign currency exchange transactions. If such restrictions and requirements are not met, criminal penalties shall be applied.

Outflow and Inflow of Capital

Inflow of capital.Under Argentine Foreign Investment Law No. 21,382, as amended, and the wording restated under Executive Branch Decree No. 1853/1993, the purchase of stock of an Argentine company by an individual or legal entity domiciled abroad or by an Argentine “foreign capital” company (as defined under the Foreign Investment Law) represents a foreign investment.

Under Executive Branch Decree No. 616/2005, as amended, the Argentine government imposed certain restrictions on the inflow and outflow of foreign currency into and from the Argentine exchange market, including that inflowing new indebtedness and debt renewals by persons domiciled abroad must be agreed and cancelled within periods not shorter than 365 calendar days, irrespective of the method of payment. Additionally, such debt may not be prepaid before the lapse of such period. Such restrictions do not apply to (i) foreign trade financing, or (ii) primary public offering of equity or debt instruments issued under the public offering procedure and listed on self-regulated markets.

 

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A registered, non-transferable and non-interest bearing deposit must be kept in Argentina for a period of 365 calendar days, in an amount equal to 30% of any inflow of funds into the domestic exchange market arising from (i) foreign debt (excluding foreign trade); and (ii) purchase of interests in Argentine companies that are not listed on self-regulated markets, except for direct investments and other transactions that may result in the inflow of foreign currency, or in indebtedness of a resident towards a nonresident. However, primary debt offerings by means of public offerings which are listed on a self-regulated market are exempted from such requirements.

Communication “A” 4901, dated February 5, 2009, exempts from the obligation to keep such mandatory deposit in the case of inflows into the exchange market made by nonresidents, when the Pesos resulting from the settlement of the foreign currency are applied within the following ten business days to any of the purposes set forth by the classification of current transactions in international accounts, namely: a) discharge of advance payments or liabilities for income and personal asset taxes payable by individuals who are regarded as residents from a tax standpoint; b) payment by nonresidents of contributions to the social security system or payments to employee-owned or prepaid healthcare systems; c) payment of other taxes which, given their nature, are borne by nonresidents in their capacity as taxpayers, and always provided that such payment does not entitle the nonresident to claims vis-à-vis the tax authorities or third parties; and d) other rates and services supplied by residents. In addition, such exemption on mandatory deposits, subject to certain additional requirements, is also applicable to funds remitted from abroad by nonresident companies on behalf of employees from international corporate groups who are temporarily abroad, to local companies responsible for the settlement of taxes and for making the relevant payments.

Outflow of capital, including the availability of cash or cash equivalents.

Exchange Transactions Inquiry Program.

On October 28, 2011, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos, “AFIP”) established an Exchange Transactions Inquiry Program (“Inquiry Program”) through which the entities authorized by the Central Bank to deal in foreign exchange must inquire and register through an IT system the total peso amount of each exchange transaction at the moment it is closed.

All foreign exchange sale transactions, whether involving foreign currency or banknotes, irrespective of their purpose or allocation, are subject to this inquiry and registration system, which determines whether transactions are “Validated” or “Inconsistent”.

In the case of sales of foreign exchange (foreign currency or banknotes) for the formation of off-shore assets by residents without the obligation of subsequently allocating it to specific purpose, entities authorized to deal in foreign exchange may only allow transactions through the MULC by those clients who have obtained the validation and who comply with the rest of the requirements set forth in the applicable foreign exchange regulations. The following are exempted from the Inquiry Program, among others: a) international agencies and institutions that act as official export credit agencies, diplomatic and consular offices, bilateral agencies established under International Treaties; and b) local governments.

Sales of foreign exchange other than for the formation of off-shore assets by residents without a specific purpose are also exempted from the Inquiry Program.

Other regulations applicable to outflow of capital

Purchase of foreign currency for the formation of off-shore assets for their subsequent allocation to specific purposes

    Individuals and legal entities domiciled in Argentina are authorized to purchase foreign currency without any limitation for the purpose of making direct investments abroad involving the production of non-financial goods and services, always provided that certain conditions are met (Communication “A” 5236, item 4.1).

    Individuals who are Argentine residents, legal entities organized in Argentina and trusts set up with contributions from the national public sector are authorized to purchase up to US$ 2,000,000 per month and to transfer those funds abroad (for the following purposes: real estate investments abroad, loans to nonresidents, contributions by residents of direct investments abroad, off-shore portfolio investments by individuals, other off-shore investments by residents, off-shore portfolio investments by legal entities, purchase of foreign banknotes to be held in Argentina and purchases of traveler checks, and donations) always provided that the following requirements (Communication 2A” 5236, item 4.1) are met:

A.  The entities authorized to deal in foreign exchange previously inquire and register the transaction through the Inquiry program and the transaction is “Validated”.

B.  The foreign currency purchased is not allocated to the purchase in the over-the-counter market of securities issued by residents or representing them, or issued by nonresidents and traded in Argentina. The previous consent is required when such allocation is effected by settling the purchase within twenty (20) business days following the date of access to the MULC.

C.  Annual purchases in excess of US$ 250,000:

A.  Individuals: the broker entity must verify that the funds applied to the amounts purchased do not exceed the sum of:

                i.      the assets reported as investments in local financial assets and cash holdings in local currency as reflected in the most recent personal asset return that has become due;

                ii.     the proceeds from the realization in Argentina, in local currency, of the actual recordable assets and foreign banknotes consistent with the tax return and income for the period;

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                iv.     gains accrued during the year from financial assets not subject to income tax; and

                v.      inheritance amounts received during the year.

B.     Legal Entities: the broker entity must verify that the sum of the funds allocated to foreign currency purchases for these purposes does not exceed:

                i.       The amount of the accounting shareholders’ equity as of the closing of the last fiscal year previously ended,

                ii.      less investments made as of such date in off-shore assets, local deposits in foreign currency, interests in other local companies, distributions of profits and dividends approved before the balance sheet’s closing date,

                iii.     plus income accrued after the fiscal year’s closing date and sales in the local market of foreign banknotes.

Purchase of foreign currency for the formation of off-shore assets for subsequent allocation to specific purposes

1.        The US$ 2,000,000 monthly limit for making transfers abroad may also be exceeded to the extent that:

A.    The proceeds and income derived therefrom are allocated within thirty (30) calendar days as from the date of access to the MULC to the payment of:

a.       principal and interest payments of foreign financial indebtedness;

b.       debts for Argentine imports of goods;

c.       profits and dividends;

d.       Argentine direct investments abroad.

B.     The maximum amount of off-shore assets that may be held is as follows:

a.       imports of goods: no limit;

b.       repayment of financial indebtedness: principal and interest payments to be made abroad that fall due over the next 365 days;

c.       profits and dividends: the higher of

          the amount paid under this item to nonresidents and ADRs during the previous year, or

          the cumulative outstanding amount of income recorded in fiscal years for which audited closed annual or quarterly financial statements are available, that should be allocated to payments to nonresidents and ADRs.

d.       Argentine direct investments abroad: the U.S. dollar equivalent to 30% of the Shareholders’ Equity after deducting the book value of equity interests in Argentine and foreign companies and other off-shore portfolio investments, as reflected in the most recent annual financial statements.

C.     The funds used for accessing the exchange market for forming off-shore assets to be allocated to the payment of profits and dividends and direct investments abroad must not have as funding sources foreign financial indebtedness.

2.        Sales of foreign exchange to nonresidents (tourism and travel) are subject to the Central Bank’s previous consent, unless the following conditions are met:

A.    evidence is given that a smaller amount of foreign currency than the one intended to be purchased previously entered through the MULC during the nonresident’s period of stay in Argentina;

B.     the original foreign exchange certificate through which the foreign currency entered is produced;

C.     an equivalent to US$ 5,000 per client and per period of stay in Argentina is not exceeded.

                               Payment of principal for foreign financial indebtedness

Access to the exchange market is allowed for payments of principal amounts due, with the exception of the financial institutions subject to rediscounts granted by the Central Bank and which have restructured their debt with foreign creditors (Executive Branch Decree No. 739/2003 and Communication “A” 3940 of the Central Bank).

 

 

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Payment of profits and dividends abroad

As of January 8, 2003, Argentine companies may transfer abroad profits and dividends related to closed financial statements certified by independent accountants without being required to obtain the prior authorization of the Central Bank (Communication “A” 3859, Item 3 d.).

Direct Investment Reporting System

Direct Investments made in Argentina by nonresidents

Under Communication “A” 4237, the Central Bank established a reporting system in connection with direct investments and real estate investments made by nonresidents in Argentina and by residents abroad.

Nonresidents must comply with the above mentioned reporting system if the amount of the investment in Argentina reaches or exceeds US$ 500,000 million. If no such amount is reached, the reporting system is optional.

Direct investments made outside Argentina by Argentine residents

Argentine residents are required to meet the reporting system set forth in Communication “A” 4237 every year if the value of their investments abroad reaches or exceeds US$1.0 million, and every semester if it reaches or exceeds US$ 5.0 million. If the value of such investments abroad does not reach US$1.0 million, compliance with the reporting system is optional.

Foreign indebtedness and portfolio investments

The following sets out some of the current regulations imposed by the Central Bank with respect to registration, disbursement, payment of principal and interest and prepayments, among other measures:

          Reporting system.  The Central Bank must be informed by a debtor of any foreign indebtedness it incurs and must validate it in accordance with Communication “A” 3602 in order to enable such debtor to purchase foreign currency in the local foreign exchange market for the purpose of making the principal and interest payments under such foreign indebtedness.

          Disbursements.  Proceeds received from foreign indebtedness must be settled in the Argentine foreign exchange market within 365 days of the date of disbursement of the funds. The free disposition of these funds is currently subject to certain restrictions pursuant to Executive Branch Decree No. 616/2005.

          Interest Payments.  Foreign currency necessary to pay interest on foreign indebtedness can be purchased:

·          a. up to 15 days in advance of the relevant payment date;

·          b. to pay interest accrued within the current interest period; or

·          c. to pay interest accrued during the period between the date of disbursement of the funds and the date of settlement of the foreign currency in the MULC; provided that the amount of foreign currency so purchased through the MULC is equal to the amount resulting from the difference between the interest accrued on the relevant foreign indebtedness and the earnings derived from the placement of the funds abroad, proof of which must be presented to the Central Bank by the debtor.

          Principal Repayments.  Foreign currency necessary to pay principal on foreign indebtedness owed by the private non-financial sector may be acquired:

·          a. within 30 calendar days prior to the stated maturity of the applicable obligation; provided  that the funds disbursed under such obligation have remained in Argentina for at least 365 days; or

·          b. with the anticipation required from an operating standpoint in order to pay to the creditor at maturity, in case of principal installments the payment of which depends on the satisfaction of specific conditions expressly contemplated in foreign refinancing agreements executed and implemented with foreign creditors as from February 11, 2002, the date the MULC became effective.

          Principal Prepayments. The foreign currency required to prepay principal on foreign indebtedness may be acquired to make partial or full payments more than 30 days prior to the stated maturity of the relevant obligation, provided that (x) the funds disbursed under the debt facility have remained in Argentina for at least 365 days; (y) the amount in foreign currency to be prepaid does not exceed the current value of the portion of the debt being prepaid or the prepayment shall be fully offset with new external financing, the present value of which shall not exceed the value of the debt being prepaid and (z) if the prepayment is made as part of a restructuring process with foreign creditors, the terms and conditions of the new financing and the corresponding prepayment must not result in an increase in the present value of the debt being refinanced.

For further details regarding the exchange regulations applicable in Argentina, investors should consult their professional advisers and read the full text of Executive Branch Decree 616/2005, Resolution No. 365/2005 of the Ministry of Economy and Production and Criminal Exchange Law No. 19,359, as well as the relevant regulations and supplementary provisions. Interested parties may consult such regulations through the website of the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance (http://www.infoleg.gob.ar) or the Central Bank (http://www.bcra.gob.ar). 

 

 

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Money Laundering

Argentine Law No. 25,246, as amended, categorizes money laundering as a crime, which is defined as the exchange, transfer, management, sale or any other use of money or other assets obtained through a crime, by a person who did not take part in such original crime, with the potential result that such original assets (or new assets resulting from such original assets) have the appearance of having been obtained through legitimate means, provided that the aggregate value of the assets involved exceeded in the aggregate (through one or more related transactions) $50,000.

The money laundering legal framework in Argentina also assigns information and control duties to certain private sector entities, such as banks, agents, stock exchanges, insurance companies, according to the regulations of the Financial Information Unit, and for financial entities, the Central Bank. These regulations apply to many Argentine companies, including us. These obligations consist mainly of maintaining internal policies and procedures aimed at money laundering prevention and financing of terrorism, especially through the application of the policy “know your client”.

On May 8, 2005, the CNV enacted Resolution No. 554 which establishes that broker-dealers and other intermediaries that are subject to its supervision can only take part in securities transactions if they are ordered or executed by parties that are registered or domiciled in jurisdictions that are not included in the list of tax heavens included in Executive Branch Decree No 1344/98. Furthermore, the Resolution provides that securities transactions made by parties registered or domiciled in jurisdictions that are not included in such list, but that act as intermediaries of securities’ markets under the supervision of an agency similar to the CNV, are allowed only if such agency has signed a memorandum of mutual understanding with the CNV. Regarding the listed companies under the supervision of the CNV, the Resolution No. 554 states that they shall identify any entity or individual (whether or not a shareholder at that time), that makes a capital contribution or a significant loan, and comply with the same obligations established in the previous paragraph for the brokers-dealers and other intermediaries.

In connection with Resolution No. 554, the Central Bank issued Comunicación “A” 4940, as amended, which rules that non-residents of Argentina must obtain the prior approval of the Central Bank in order to purchase foreign currency in the exchange market to repatriate investments when the beneficiary of such repatriation is an individual or an entity registered or domiciled in a jurisdiction listed as a tax heaven in Executive Branch Decree No 1344/98.

E.  Taxation

United States Taxation

The following summary describes the material United States federal income tax consequences of the ownership of our common shares and ADSs as of the date hereof. The discussion set forth below is applicable to U.S. Holders (as defined below). Except where noted, this discussion deals only with U.S. Holders that hold our common shares or ADSs as capital assets. This summary does not represent a detailed description of the United States federal income tax consequences applicable to you if you are subject to special treatment under the United States federal income tax laws, including if you are:

          a bank;

          a dealer in securities or currencies;

          a financial institution;

          a regulated investment company;

          a real estate investment trust;

          an insurance company;

          a tax exempt organization;

          a person holding our common shares or ADSs as part of a hedging, integrated or conversion transaction, constructive sale or straddle;

          a trader in securities that has elected the mark-to-market method of accounting for your securities;

          a person liable for alternative minimum tax;

          a person who owns or is deemed to own 10% or more of the voting stock of our company;

          a partnership or other pass-through entity for United States federal income tax purposes; or

          a person whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. Dollar.

Furthermore, the discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and regulations, rulings and judicial decisions thereunder as of the date hereof, and such authorities may be repealed, revoked or modified so as to result in United States federal income tax consequences different from those discussed below. In addition, this summary is based, in part, upon representations made by the depositary (the “Depositary”) to us and assumes that the deposit agreement governing the ADSs, and all other related agreements, will be performed in accordance with their terms.

If you are considering the purchase, ownership or disposition of COMMON shares or ADSS you should consult your own tax advisor concerning the United States federal income tax consequences to you as well as any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.

As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of common shares or ADSs that is for United States federal income tax purposes:

 

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          an individual citizen or resident of the United States;

          a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

          an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

          a trust if it (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid election in effect under applicable United States Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person.

If a partnership holds our common shares or ADSs, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner of a partnership holding our common shares or ADSs, you should consult your tax advisors.

ADSs

In general, for United States federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of ADSs will be treated as the owners of the underlying common shares that are represented by the ADSs. Accordingly, deposits or withdrawals of our common shares by U.S. Holders for ADSs will not be subject to United States federal income tax.

Distributions on Common Shares or ADSs

Subject to the discussion under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules” below, the gross amount of distributions on our common shares or ADSs (including amounts withheld to reflect Argentine withholding taxes, if any) will be taxable as dividends to the extent paid out of our current and accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under United States federal income tax principles). Such income (including withheld taxes) will be includable in your gross income as ordinary income on the day actually or constructively received by you, in the case of common shares, or by the Depositary, in the case of ADSs. Such dividends will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction allowed to corporations under the Code.

With respect to non-corporate United States investors, certain dividends received before January 1, 2013 from a qualified foreign corporation may be subject to reduced rates of taxation. A foreign corporation is treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends received from that corporation on shares (or ADSs backed by such shares) that are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. United States Treasury Department guidance indicates that our ADSs (which are listed on the NASDAQ), but not our common shares, are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. Thus, we do not believe that dividends that we pay on our common shares that are not backed by ADSs currently meet the conditions required for these reduced tax rates. There can be no assurance that our ADSs will be considered readily tradable on an established securities market in later years. Non-corporate holders that do not meet a minimum holding period requirement during which they are not protected from the risk of loss or that elect to treat the dividend income as “investment income” pursuant to Section 163(d)(4) of the Code will not be eligible for the reduced rates of taxation regardless of our status as a qualified foreign corporation. In addition, the rate reduction will not apply to dividends if the recipient of a dividend is obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property. This disallowance applies even if the minimum holding period has been met.

The amount of any dividend paid in Pesos will equal the U.S. Dollar value of the Pesos received calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the dividend is actually or constructively received by you in the case of common shares, or by the Depositary, in the case of ADSs, regardless of whether the Pesos are converted into U.S. Dollars. If the Pesos received are not converted into U.S. Dollars on the day of receipt, you will have a basis in the Pesos equal to their U.S. Dollar value on the date of receipt. Any gain or loss you realize on a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the Pesos will be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.

Subject to certain significant conditions and limitations, Argentine tax withheld from dividends, if any, may be treated as foreign income tax eligible for credit or deduction against your United States federal income tax liability. For purposes of the foreign tax credit, dividends paid on the common shares or ADSs will be treated as income from sources outside the United States and will generally constitute passive category income. Further, in certain circumstances, if you have held ADSs or common shares for less than a specified minimum period during which you are not protected from risk of loss, or are obligated to make payments related to the dividends, you will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for foreign taxes imposed on dividends paid on ADSs or common shares. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.

To the extent that the amount of any distribution (including amounts withheld to reflect Argentine withholding taxes, if any) exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, as determined under United States federal income tax principles, the distribution will first be treated as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the adjusted basis of the ADSs or common shares, and the balance in excess of adjusted basis will be taxed as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange. However, we do not expect to keep earnings and profits in accordance with United States federal income tax principles. Therefore, you should expect that a distribution will generally be treated as a dividend (as discussed above).

Taxation of Capital Gains

Subject to the discussion under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules” below, upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or ADSs, you generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the U.S. Dollar value of the amount realized upon the sale, exchange or other disposition and the adjusted tax basis of the common shares or ADSs, determined in U.S. Dollars. The capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if at the time of sale, exchange or other disposition you have held the common shares or ADSs for more than one year. Capital gains of individuals derived with respect to capital assets held for more than one year are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Any gain or loss you recognize will generally be treated as United States source gain or loss. Consequently, you may not be able to use the foreign tax credit arising from any Argentine tax imposed on the disposition of an ADS or share unless such credit can be applied (subject to applicable limitations) against tax due on other income treated as derived from foreign sources.

Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules

Based on the current composition of our income and the valuation of our assets, including goodwill, we do not believe we were a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for United States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year ending June 30, 2011, and we do not currently expect to become a PFIC, although there can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of whether we are a PFIC is made annually. Accordingly, it is possible that we may be a PFIC in the current or any future taxable year due to changes in our asset or income composition or if our projections are not accurate. The volatility and instability of Argentina’s economic and financial system may substantially affect the composition of our income and assets. In addition, this determination is based on the interpretation of certain U.S. Treasury regulations relating to rental income, which regulations are potentially subject to differing interpretation.

 

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In general, we will be a PFIC for any taxable year in which, either (i) at least 75% of the gross income of our company for the taxable year is passive income or (ii) at least 50% of the value (determined on the basis of a quarterly average) of our assets is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, passive income generally includes dividends, interest, royalties, rents (other than rents and royalties derived in the active conduct of a trade or business and not derived from a related person), annuities and gains from assets that produce passive income. If we own at least 25% by value of the stock of another corporation, we will be treated for purposes of the PFIC tests as owning a proportionate share of the assets of the other corporation, and as receiving directly a proportionate share of the other corporation’s income.

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you hold common shares or ADSs in our company, unless you make the mark-to-market election discussed below, you will be subject to special tax rules discussed below.

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you hold our common shares or ADSs, you will be subject to special tax rules with respect to any “excess distribution” received and any gain realized from a sale or other disposition, including a pledge, of such common shares or ADSs. Distributions received in a taxable year that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received during the shorter of the three preceding taxable years or your holding period for the common shares or ADSs will be treated as excess distributions. Under these special tax rules (i) the excess distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over your holding period for the common shares or ADSs, (ii) the amount allocated to the current taxable year, and any taxable year prior to the first taxable year in which we were a PFIC, will be treated as ordinary income, and (iii) the amount allocated to each other year will be subject to tax at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the resulting tax attributable to each such year.

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you hold our common shares or ADSs and any of our non-United States subsidiaries is also a PFIC, a U.S. Holder would be treated as owning a proportionate amount (by value) of the common shares of the lower tier PFIC for purposes of the application of these rules. You are urged to consult your tax advisors about the application of the PFIC rules to any of our subsidiaries.

In addition, non-corporate U.S. Holders will not be eligible for reduced rates of taxation on any dividends received from us before January 1, 2013, if we are a PFIC in the taxable year in which such dividends are paid or in the preceding taxable year. 

In certain circumstances, in lieu of being subject to the excess distribution rules discussed above, you may make an election to include gain on the stock of a PFIC as ordinary income under a mark-to-market method provided that such stock is regularly traded on a qualified exchange. Under current law, the mark-to-market election is only available for stock traded on certain designated United States exchanges and foreign exchanges which meet certain trading, listing, financial disclosure and other requirements to be treated as a qualified exchange under applicable United States Treasury regulations. Consequently, the mark-to-market election may be available to you with respect to the ADSs because the ADSs are listed on the NASDAQ, which constitutes a qualified exchange under the regulations, although there can be no assurance that the ADSs will be regularly traded. You should note that only the ADSs and not the common shares are listed on the NASDAQ. The common shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. Consequently, the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange would also need to meet the trading, listing, financial disclosure and other requirements of the United States Treasury regulations. The ADSs or common shares would also need to be regularly traded on such exchanges in order for the ADSs or common shares to be potentially eligible for the mark-to-market election.

If we are a PFIC in any taxable year in which you hold our common shares or ADSs, but you do not make a mark-to-market election until a subsequent taxable year, you will be subject to special rules in the taxable year of the election. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application of the mark-to-market election in your particular situation.

If you make an effective mark-to-market election, you will include in income each year that we are a PFIC as ordinary income, rather than capital gain, the excess, if any, of the fair market value of your common shares or ADSs at the end of the taxable year over your adjusted tax basis in the common shares or ADSs and will be permitted an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the adjusted basis of such common shares or ADSs over their fair market value at the end of each such taxable year, but only to the extent of the net amount previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election. Your basis in the common shares or ADSs will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts. Any gain or loss on the sale of the common shares or ADSs will be ordinary income or loss, except that such loss will be ordinary loss only to the extent of the previously included net mark-to-market gain.

If you make a mark-to-market election it will be effective for the taxable year for which the election is made and all subsequent taxable years unless the common shares or ADSs are no longer regularly traded on a qualified exchange or the Internal Revenue Service consents to the revocation of the election. Under proposed Treasury regulations, mark-to-market inclusions and deductions will be suspended during taxable years in which we are not a PFIC, but would resume if we subsequently become a PFIC. You are urged to consult your own tax advisor about the availability of making such a mark-to-market election.

Alternatively, a United States Holder of common shares or ADSs in a PFIC can sometimes avoid the rules described above by electing to treat the company as a “qualified electing fund” under Section 1295 of the Code. This option is not available to you because we do not intend to comply with the requirements necessary to permit you to make this election.

A United States Holder who owns common shares or ADSs during any year that we are a PFIC must file IRS Form 8621.

You should consult your own tax advisors concerning the United States federal income tax consequences of holding the common shares or ADSs if we are considered a PFIC in any taxable year.

Argentine Personal Assets Taxes

Amounts paid on account of the Argentine Personal Assets Taxes, if any, will not be eligible as a credit against your United States federal income tax liability, but may be deductible subject to applicable limitations in the Code.

 

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Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

In general, information reporting requirements will apply to distributions on common shares or ADSs and to the proceeds of sale of a common share or ADS paid to you within the United States (and in certain cases, outside the United States), unless you are an exempt recipient. Backup withholding may apply to such payments if you fail to provide a correct taxpayer identification number or certification of other exempt status or fail to report in full dividend and interest income.

Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against your United States federal income tax liability provided you furnish the required information to the Internal Revenue Service.

Argentine Taxation

The following discussion is a summary of certain Argentine tax considerations associated with an investment in, ownership or disposition of, the common share rights, the ADS rights, the common shares, or the ADSs by (i) an individual holder that is resident in Argentina, (ii) an individual holder that is neither domiciled nor resident in Argentina, (iii) a legal entity organized under the laws of Argentina, (iv) a permanent establishment in Argentina of a foreign entity and (v) a legal entity that is not organized under the laws of Argentina that does not have a permanent establishment in Argentina and is not otherwise doing business in Argentina on a regular basis. The discussion is for general information only and is based on current Argentine tax laws. Moreover, while this summary is considered to be a correct interpretation of existing laws in force as of the date of this filing, no assurance can be given that the courts or administrative authorities responsible for the administration of such laws will agree with this interpretation or that changes in such laws or interpretations will not occur.

PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES ARISING UNDER ANY TAXING JURISDICTION.

Taxation of Dividends

Dividends, either in cash, common shares, or kind approved by our shareholders are currently exempt from Argentine withholding or other taxes.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, according to Argentine law, income tax will be applied to the amount of dividends distributed in excess of a company’s net taxable income determined in accordance with general income tax regulations for the fiscal years preceding the date of the distribution of such dividends. The legislation requires that companies withhold 35% of the amount of distributed dividends in excess of the net taxable income of such distribution, as determined in accordance with the income tax law. The withholding would not be applied to the payment of future dividends derived out of retained earnings obtained in the fiscal years ended prior to December 30, 1998. Dividends distributed by an Argentine company are not subject to this tax to the extent that those dividends arise from dividend income or other distributions received by such company from other Argentine companies.

Taxation of Capital Gains

Due to certain amendments made to the Argentine Income Tax Law, it is not entirely clear whether certain amendments concerning payment of income tax on capital gains arising from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of common shares are in effect or not. Although Opinion No. 351 of the National Treasury General Attorney Office clarified the legal status of certain matters affecting the tax treatment of capital gains certain issues still remain unclear.

Resident individuals

Under what we believe to be a reasonable interpretation of existing applicable tax laws and regulations: (i) income derived from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares, or ADSs by resident individuals who do not sell or dispose of Argentine common shares on a regular basis would not be subject to Argentine income tax, and (ii) although there still exists uncertainty regarding this issue, income derived from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares, or ADSs by resident individuals who sell or disposes of Argentine common shares on a regular basis should be exempt from Argentine Income Tax.

Foreign beneficiaries

Capital gains obtained by non residents or foreign entities from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares or ADSs are exempt from income tax. Pursuant to a reasonable interpretation of existing applicable laws and regulations, and although the matter is not completely free from doubt, such treatment should also apply to those foreign beneficiaries that qualify as “offshore entities” for Argentine tax law purposes. For this purpose, an offshore entity is any foreign legal entity which pursuant to its by-laws or to the applicable regulatory framework: (i) its principal activity is to invest outside the jurisdiction of its incorporation and/or (ii) cannot perform in such jurisdiction certain transactions.

Local entities

Capital gains obtained by Argentine entities (generally entities organized or incorporated under Argentine law, certain traders and intermediaries, local branches of non Argentine entities, sole proprietorships and individuals carrying on certain commercial activities in Argentina) derived from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares or ADSs are subject to income tax at the rate of 35%. Losses arising from the sale of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares, or ADSs can be applied only to offset such capital gains arising from sales of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares or ADSs.

WE RECOMMEND PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES CONCERNING THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITIONS OF THE COMMON SHARES OR ADSs.

Value Added Tax

The sale, exchange, disposition, or transfer of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares, or ADSs is not subject to Value Added Tax.

 

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Personal Assets Tax

Law No. 25,585 issued on April 24, 2002 and published in the Official Gazette on May 15, 2002 (and applicable to personal assets held as of December 31, 2002) introduces amendments to Law No. 23,966 and imposes the personal assets tax on common shares and ADSs held by individuals and undivided estates domiciled or located in Argentina or abroad and legal entities not domiciled in Argentina, separately from other assets.

This amendment imposes the obligation to pay the personal assets tax on the Argentine private issuer of the common shares and ADSs, and authorizes it to seek recovery of the amount so paid, without limitation, by way of withholding or by foreclosing on the assets that gave rise to such payment. The tax is levied on the proportional equity value of the common shares as reflected in the most recent balance sheet closed as of December 31 of the taxable year, at the rate of 0.5% without any non-taxable minimum being applicable.

Our shareholders approved the absorption of personal asset tax by us for the years 2002 to 2010. There can be no assurance that in the future this tax will be absorbed by us.

Tax on Minimum Notional Income (Impuesto a la Ganancia Mínima Presunta, “IGMP”)

Companies domiciled in Argentina, partnerships, foundations, sole proprietorships, trusts, certain mutual funds organized in Argentina, and permanent business establishments owned by foreign persons, among other taxpayers, shall apply a 1% rate to the total value of assets held by such persons, above an aggregate nominal amount of Ps.200,000. Nevertheless, common shares and ADSs issued by entities subject to such tax are exempt from paying the IGMP.

Gross Income Tax

The gross income tax is a local tax; therefore, the rules of the relevant provincial jurisdiction should be considered, which may levy this tax on the purchase and sale, exchange or other disposition of common share rights, ADS rights, common shares, or ADSs, and/or the collection of dividends at an average rate of 3%, unless an exemption is applicable. In the particular case of the City of Buenos Aires, any transaction involving common shares and/or the collection of dividends and revaluations is exempt from this tax.

There is no gross profit tax withholding system applicable to the payments made to foreign beneficiaries.

Stamp Tax

The stamp tax is a local tax that is generally levied on the instrumentation of onerous acts executed within a certain provincial jurisdiction or outside a certain provincial jurisdiction but with effects in such jurisdiction; therefor, the rules of the relevant provincial jurisdiction should be considered for the issuance of instruments which implement onerous transactions (including issuance, subscription, placement and transfer) involving the common share rights, ADS rights, common shares or ADSs, executed in those jurisdictions, or with effects in those jurisdictions.

Notwithstanding, for the City of Buenos Aires, any instrument related to the transfer of shares which public offering is authorized by Comision Nacional de Valores is exempt from this tax.

Tax on Credits and Debits in Bank Accounts

This tax is levied upon debits and credits in bank accounts and upon other transactions which, due to their special nature and characteristics, are similar or could be used in substitution for a checking account, such as payments on behalf of or in the name of third parties, procedures for the collection of securities or documents, drafts and transfers of funds made by any means, when these transactions are performed by local banks.

The tax law and its regulations provide several exemptions to this tax. For example, it does not apply to entities recognized as exempt from income tax, to debits and credits relating to salaries, to retirement and pension emoluments credited directly by banking means and withdrawals made in connection with such credits and to credits in checking accounts originating from bank loans.

The general rate of the tax is 0.6%. An increased rate of 1.2% applies in cases in which there has been a substitution for the use of a checking account.

Pursuant to Argentine Regulatory Executive Branch Decree 380/2001, as amended, 34% of the tax paid on credits levied at the 0.6% rate and 17% of the tax paid on transactions levied at the 1.2% rate can be used, to its exhaustion, as a credit against income tax, tax on minimum notional income and/or the special contribution on cooperative capital. 

Court and Other Taxes

In the event that it becomes necessary to institute legal actions in relation to the common shares or ADSs in Argentina, a court tax (currently at a rate of 3.0%) will be imposed on the amount of any claim brought before the Argentine courts sitting in the City of Buenos Aires.

Argentina imposes neither an estate nor gift tax on a decedent, donor, legatee or donee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Law No. 14.044 of Buenos Aires Province, issued on September 23, 2209 and published in the Official Gazette on October 16, 2009, imposes an estate and gift tax on a legatee or donee domiciled in Buenos Aires Province or over rights and goods located in this jurisdiction. This tax will be applicable since January 1, 2010 and has not been regulated by any fiscal authority yet.

No Argentine tax is imposed on the deposit or withdrawal of common shares in exchange for ADSs. Other than the taxes discussed above, no other Argentine taxes are applicable to an investment in common shares or ADSs. At present, there is no national tax specifically applicable to the transfer of securities.

 

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Tax Treaties

Argentina has entered into tax treaties with several countries. There is currently no tax treaty or convention in effect between Argentina and the United States.

F.  Dividends and Paying Agents

This section is not applicable

G.  Statement by Experts

This section is not applicable.

H.  Documents on Display

We file annual, quarterly and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document that we file at the public reference rooms of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference rooms by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our Internet address is http://www.cresud.com.ar. It should be noted that nothing on our website should be considered part of this annual report on Form 20-F. You may request a copy of these filings at no cost, by writing or calling the office at +54 (11)-4814-7800.

I.  Subsidiary Information

This section is not applicable.

Item 11.  Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to commodity price, interest rate and exchange rate risks, primarily related to our integrated crop production activities and changes in exchanges and interest rates. We manage our exposure to these risks through the use of various financial instruments, none of which are entered into for trading purposes. We have established policies and procedures governing the use of financial instruments, specifically as it relates to the type and volume of them. The use of financial derivative instruments is oriented to our core business and is supervised by internal control policies.

The following discusses our exposure to these risks. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number of factors including those set forth in the risk factors section of this Annual Report. Uncertainties that are either non financial or unable to be quantified, such as political, economic, tax, other regulatory, or credit risks, are not included in the following assessment of our market risks.

Interest Rate Risk

The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing yields without significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, we maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments in a variety of securities, including both government and corporate obligations and money market funds.

Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate instruments carry varying degrees of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates. In general, longer dated securities are subject to greater interest rate risk than shorter dated securities. While floating rate securities are generally subject to less interest rate risk than fixed rate securities, floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates decrease. Due in part to these factors, our investment income may fall short of expectations or we may suffer losses in principal if securities that have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates are sold. To date, we have not utilized derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk; however, there can be no assurance as to the employment of hedging strategies in the future.

As of June 30, 2011 we had current investments of Ps. 575 million. In view of the nature of our total portfolio, an immediate 100 BPs parallel shift change in the interest rate curve would not have a significant impact on the value of our investment portfolio.

Foreign Exchange Risk

Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations could impact our cash flow in Pesos, since some of our products and inputs are payable in U.S. dollars. Although most of our liabilities are denominated in Pesos, a small percentage is in U.S. dollars, and fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rate may affect us.

Foreign currency exchange restrictions imposed by the Argentine government in the future could prevent or restrict our access to U.S. dollars, thus affecting our ability to service our U.S. dollar-denominated liabilities. Also, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Peso and the U.S. dollar may adversely affect the U.S. dollar equivalent of the Peso price of our common shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and as a result would likely affect the market price of our ADSs in the United States.

We use derivative instruments from time to time to minimize our financing costs. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to manage these risks in the future through a variety of strategies, including the use of hedging transactions. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

 

 

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As of June 30, 2011

Expected contractual maturity date

 

Less than a

year (13)

1-2 years

2-3 years

3-4 years

More than 4 years

Total

 

(Ps. million equivalent) (1)(2)

Fixed rate debt :

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payment (3)

56.1

18.3

74.5

Principal payment (4)

36.5

107.4

143.9

Principal payment (5)

28.9

12.1

41.0

Principal payment (6)

151.4

151.4

Floating rate debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Payment (7)

36.7

36.7

Principal Payment (8)

36.6

71.3

107.8

Principal Payment (9)

0.0

8.5

8.6

Bank Loans (10) 

285.5

285.5

Bank Loans (11) 

177.4

51.0

228.4

Bank Loans (12) 

8.0

40.4

64.9

113.3

 

(1)     Dollar-denominated loans were converted to Pesos at an exchange rate of Ps.4.11 per U.S. Dollar.

(2)     Real-denominated loans were converted to Pesos at an exchange rate of Ps. 2,51 per Brazilian Real.
(3)     Corresponds to the Cresud note Class IV, denominated in U.S. Dollars.
(4)     Corresponds to the Cresud note Class VI, denominated in U.S. Dollars.
(5)     Real denominated loan for property purchase.
(6)     Peso-denominated debt for property purchase
(7)     Corresponds to the Cresud note Class III, denominated in Argentine Pesos.
(8)     Corresponds to the Cresud note Class V, denominated in Argentine Pesos.
(9)     Corresponds to the Cresud note Class VII, denominated in Argentine Pesos.
(10)  Peso-denominated bank loan.

(11)  Dollar-denominated bank loan.

(12)  Real-denominated bank loan.

(13)  Includes accrued interest.

 

Sensitivity to Exchange Rates and Interest Rates

We estimate, based on the composition of our balance sheet as of June 30, 2011, that every variation in the exchange rate of Ps.0.10 against the U.S. dollars, plus or minus, would result in a variation of approximately Ps. 49.5 million of our consolidated financial indebtedness.

We estimate, based on the composition of our balance sheet as of June 30, 2011, that every variation in the interest rate of 100 basis points, plus or minus, to our current floating-rate consolidated debt denominated in Pesos would result in a variation of approximately Ps. 42.8 million of interest expense on an annual basis, assuming no change in the principal amount of this indebtedness, on the other hand, every variation in the interest rate of 100 basis points, plus or minus, to our current floating-rate consolidated debt denominated in Dollars would result in a variation of approximately US$ 5.6 million of interest expense on an annual basis, assuming no change in the principal amount of this indebtedness.

This sensitivity analysis provides only a limited, point-in-time view of the market risk sensitivity of certain of our financial instruments. The actual impact of our market foreign exchange rate and/or interest rate changes on our financial instruments may differ significantly from the impact shown in the sensitivity analysis.

Commodity Price Risk and Derivative Financial Instruments

We use derivative instruments to hedge risks arising out of our core agribusiness operations. We use a variety of commodity-based derivative instruments to manage our exposure to price volatility stemming from its integrated crop production activities. These instruments consist mainly of crop forwards, future contracts and put and call option contracts. Contract positions are designed to ensure that we will receive a defined minimum price for certain quantities of our production. The counterparties to the forwards generally are major financial institutions. In entering into these contracts, we have assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

We usually cover up to 40% of our crop production in order to finance our operating costs. The hedge consists of taking positions on purchased puts or sold futures and calls that assure a fixed exit price. In the past, we have never kept a short position greater than our crop inventories. From time to time we may keep an additional long position in derivatives to improve the use of land and capital allocation (i.e., the use of land for rent). It is not our current intention to be exposed in a long derivative position in excess of 50% of our real production.

Derivative financial instruments involve, to a varying degree, elements of market and credit risk not recognized in our financial statements. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from price movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities, being hedged. The counterparties to the agreements relating to our forwards contracts generally are large institutions with credit ratings equal to or higher than ours. We continually monitor the credit rating of such counterparties and seek to limit our financial exposure to any one financial institution. While the contract or notional amounts of derivative financial instruments provide one measure of the volume of these transactions, they do not represent the amount of our exposure to credit risk. The amounts potentially subject to credit risk (arising from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts) are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties’ obligations under the contracts exceed our obligations to the counterparties.

 

 

 

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Futures and Options

As of June 30, 2011 we had arranged futures and options on the Futures Market and SWAP operations as follows:

Crops/SWAP

Tons

Margins

Premium paid or (collected)

Premium at fair value

Gain (loss) for valuation

at year-end at fair value

Futures

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase

 

 

 

 

 

Rice

720

-

-

-

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sell

 

 

 

 

 

Corn

1,000

32

-

-

92

Soybean

10,800

601

-

-

129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

 

 

 

 

 

Sell Put

 

 

 

 

 

Corn

27,940

-

(723)

(672)

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase Put

 

 

 

 

 

Corn

29,591

-

2,303

2,919

616

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate

-

-

-

-

(a) 1,867

Total

70,051

633

1,580

2,247

2,880

 

(a)Corresponds to: an interest rate swap for a notional amount of Ps. 106.9 million structured as follows: (i) Ps. 30 million entered into with Standard Bank due on December 10, 2012 whereby we agreed to pay a fixed rate of 14% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate; (ii) Ps. 20 million entered into with Standard Bank due on December 10, 2012 whereby we agreed to pay a fixed rate of 14.1% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate; (iii) Ps. 30 million entered into with Banco Santander Río due on December 10, 2012 whereby we agree to pay a fixed rate of 14.25% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate and (iv) Ps. 26.9 million entered into with Banco Itaú due on December 10, 2012 whereby we agreed to pay a fixed rate of 14.45% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate.

The deposits/costs on open futures and options as of June 30, 2011, were Ps.0.6 million, and futures generated an unrealized profit of Ps.0.3 million. The premiums paid/collected for open options as of June 30, 2011, were Ps.1.6 million; the market value of such options was of Ps. 2.2 million. The options resulted in an unrealized profit of Ps.0.7 million. The total unrealized profit on open futures, swaps and options was Ps.2.9 million as of June 30, 2011.

The fair value of our futures and options contracts is determined by calculating the market value of futures contracts, the market value of options acquired and sold and the margin deposits of these contracts. We use valuation models only for internal analysis. Therefore, figures set forth in our tables reflect real market prices used for pricing portfolio.

We combine our options operations with our futures operations, only as a means of reducing the exposure towards the decrease of the prices of our products, as being a producer means that the price is uncertain until the time our products are harvested and sold.

In its capacity as broker under secured agreements, Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A. assumes before the purchaser the obligation to perform the contract in the event the seller fails to deliver the goods. Such performance is implemented by returning any undelivered amounts agreed under the transaction as well as any price differences that may arise between the price for which the contract was closed and the price of the goods as of the date of its termination.

As of June 30, 2011, the balance of brokerage transactions carried out under secured agreements that were pending delivery within the agreed contractual terms, amounted to Ps.20,469.

As of June 30, 2011, there are no unfulfilled contracts in which futures and Opciones.Com SA has been claimed in its capacity as guarantor.

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about our subsidiary IRSA’s market risk

Interest Rate Risk

The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve capital while maximizing yields without significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, we maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments in a variety of securities, including both government and corporate obligations and money market funds.

Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate instruments carry varying degrees of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates. In general, longer dated securities are subject to greater interest rate risk than shorter dated securities. While floating rate securities are generally subject to less interest rate risk than fixed rate securities, floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates decrease. Due in part to these factors, our investment income may fall short of expectations or we may suffer losses in principal if securities that have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates are sold. To date, we have not utilized derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk; however, there can be no assurance as to the employment of hedging strategies in the future.

As of June 30, 2011 we had current investments of Ps.210.2 million. In view of the nature of our total portfolio, an immediate 100 BPs parallel shift change in the interest rate curve would not have a significant impact on the value of our investment portfolio.

 

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We are also exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of our borrowing activities, which include short-term borrowings, and other floating-rate long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund our business operations.

Foreign Exchange Risk

Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations could impact our cash flow in Pesos, since some of our products and inputs are payable in U.S. Dollars.

Foreign currency exchange restrictions imposed by the Argentine government in the future could prevent or restrict our access to U.S. Dollars, thus affecting our ability to service our U.S. Dollar-denominated liabilities. Also, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Peso and the U.S. Dollar may adversely affect the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the Peso price of our common shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and as a result would likely affect the market price of our GDSs in the United States.

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

Expected contractual maturity date

 

Less than a year

1-2 years

2-3 years

3-4 years

More than 4 years

Total

Market Value (10)

 

(US$ million equivalent) (1) (9)

Fixed rate debt  (US$)

             

Principal payment and accrued interest (2)

5.24

150

155.62

Average interest rate

8.5%

8.5%

8.5%

8.5%

8.5%

8.5%

 

Principal payment and accrued interest (3)

7.71

150

176.84

Average interest rate

11.5%

11.5%

11.5%

11.5%

11.5%

11.5%

 

Principal payment and accrued interest (4)

14.12

14.12

Average interest rate

12%

12%

12%

12%

12%

12%

 

Principal payment and accrued interest (5)

1.43

31.76

 

Average interest rate

10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

 

Principal payment and accrued interest (6)

1.3

120

117.75

Average interest rate

7.88%

7.88%

7.88%

7.88%

7.88%

7.88%

 

Floating rate debt (Pesos)

             

Principal payment (7)

108.38

108.38

Average interest rate

 

Principal payment (7)

13.46

13.46

Average interest rate

 

Principal payment (8)

10.08

10.08

Average interest rate

11.00%

 
 
(1)     Peso-denominated loans were converted to Dollars at an exchange rate of Ps.4.11 per U.S. Dollar.
(2)     Corresponds to the IRSA note due 2017.
(3)     Corresponds to the IRSA note due 2017.
(4)     Dollar-denominated bank loan.
(5)     Corresponds to APSA convertible notes.
(6)     Corresponds to the series I note due 2017. Debt issuance cost not included.
(7)     Corresponds to short term bank loans.
(8)     Corresponds to the series II note due 2012.
(9)     Seller financing not included.
(10)  Includes accrued interest.

 

Sensitivity to Exchange Rates and Interest rates

 

We are also exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of our borrowing activities, which include short-term borrowings, and other floating-rate long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund our business operations.

As of the date of this annual report, we have short term floating rate debt and an upward shift of 100 Bps in the general interest rate level would imply an increase of US$1.1 in our interest expense. In addition, an upward shift of 100 Bps in the general interest rate level would imply an increase of US$0.1 in Alto Palermo’s interest expense from short term floating debt and an increase of US$0.15 in Alto Palermo’s interest expense from its floating rate note.

On the other hand, our outstanding fixed rate indebtedness is represented mainly by our notes due 2017 and 2020 which accrues interest at a fixed rate of 8.5% per year and 11.5% per year, respectively. As of June 30, 2011, the fair market value in Pesos equivalent of the 2017 notes was Ps.639.6 million and fair market value in Pesos equivalent of the 2020 notes was Ps. 726.8 million (includes accrued interest). As a measure of sensitivity, an upward shift of 100 Bps in the general interest rate level would imply a decrease of 3.9% in 2017 notes fair market value and a decrese of 5.1% in 2020 notes fair market value.

In addition, Alto Palermo’s Series I fair market value tends to drop 4.2% and Series II 0.5% per 100 Bps of increase in interest rate levels.

A change of 1% in Ps. / US$ exchange rate would imply a Ps.12.3 million change in the Peso equivalent of our debt face value and increases our interest expenses in Ps.1.2 million annually. In addition, a change of 1% in Ps. / US$ exchange rate would imply a ps.4.9 million change in the Peso equivalent of Alto Palermo’s debt face value and increases their interest expenses in ps.0.4 million annually.year. As of June 30, 2010, the fair market value in Pesos equivalent of these notes was Ps.571.8 million (includes accrued interest). As a measure of sensitivity, an upward shift of 100 Bps in the general interest rate level would imply a decrease of 4.4% in its fair market value. In addition, Alto Palermo’s Series I fair market value tends to drop 4.7% and Series II 0.7% per 100 Bps of increase in interest rate levels.

Besides, a change of 1% in Ps. / US$ exchange rate would imply a Ps.5.9 million change in the Peso equivalent of our debt face value and would increase our interest expenses in Ps.0.5 million annually. In addition, a change of 1% in Ps. / US$ exchange rate would imply a Ps.4.7 million change in the Peso equivalent of Alto Palermo’s debt face value and would increase its interest expense in Ps.0.4 million annually.

 

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We are also exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of Tarshop´s retained interests in securitized credit receivables, whose fair value depends, among other factors, on the TDFs interest rate. Under securitization programs, TDFs pay the variable interest rate published by the Argentine Central Bank, known as “BADLAR”, plus a fixed rate spread. This spread level is set according to the general market conditions at the time of issuance.

Both TDFs “A” and “B” have different cap floor settings in order to mitigate interest rate exposure. Regarding to the fair value calculation, revolving series have less interest rate risk than non revolving series.

This sensitivity analysis provides only a limited, point-in-time view of the market risk sensitivity of certain of our financial instruments. The actual impact of our market foreign exchange rate and/or interest rate changes on our financial instruments may differ significantly from the impact shown in the sensitivity analysis.

Item 12.  Description of securities other than equity securities

A. Debt Secuirities

This item is not applicable

B. Warrants and Rights

This item is not applicable

C. Other Securities

This item is not applicable

D. American Depositary Shares

The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary for the ADSs (the “Depositary”) collects its fees for delivery directly from investors depositing shares or surrendering ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal. The Depositary also collects taxes and governmental charges from the holders of ADSs. The Depositary collects these fees and charges by deducting those fees from the amounts distributed or by selling a portion of distributable property to pay the fees (after attempting by reasonable means to notify the holder prior to such sale).

The Depositary has agreed to reimburse or pay on our behalf, certain reasonable expenses related to our ADS program and incurred by us in connection with the program (such as NASDAQ listing fees, legal and accounting fees incurred with preparation of Form 20-F and ongoing SEC compliance and listing requirements, distribution of proxy materials, investor relations expenses, etc). The Depositary has covered all such expenses incurred by us during 2011 for an amount of US$340,750.

The amounts the Depositary reimbursed or paid are not perforce related to the fees collected by the depositary from ADS holders.

The following charges shall be incurred by any party depositing or withdrawing shares or by any party surrendering receipts or to whom receipts are issued (including, without limitation, issuance pursuant to a stock dividend or stock split declared by us or an exchange of stock regarding the receipts or deposited securities or distribution, whichever applicable: (1) taxes and other governmental charges, (2) such registration fees as from time to time be in effect for the registration of transfers of shares generally on our share register and applicable to transfers of shares to the name of the Depository or its nominee or the custodian or its nominee on the making of deposits or withdrawals, (3) such cable, telex and fax transmission expense, (4) such expenses as are incurred by the Depositary in the conversion of foreign currency, (5) a fee of not in excess of US$5.00, per 100 ADS (or portion) for the execution and delivery of receipts under certain sections of the depositary agreement, (6) a fee not in excess of US$0.20 per ADS (or portion) for any cash distribution.

Part II

Item 13.  Defaults, dividend arrearages and delinquencies 

This section is not applicable.

Item 14.  Material modifications to the rights of security holders and use of proceeds

A. This section is not applicable.

B. This section is not applicable.

C. This section is not applicable.

D. This section is not applicable.

E. This section is not applicable.

Item 15.  Controls and procedures

A. Disclosure, Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In connection with the preparation of this Annual Report on Form 20-F, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2011. Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of fiscal year 2011.

 

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B. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

The management of CRESUD S.A.C.I.F y A. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with applicable generally accepted accounting principles.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control–Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment and the criteria set forth in Internal Control–Integrated Framework, management concluded that, as of the end of fiscal year 2011, our internal control over the financial reporting was effective. However, the management has excluded Brasilagro and Cactus from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011 because those were acquired by us in purchases business combinations during the fiscal year 2011. Brasilagro and Cactus are subsidiaries whose total assets and total revenues represent 22.6% and 6.0%, respectively, of our consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended June 30, 2011.

C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Our independent registered public accounting firm, Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., Buenos Aires, Argentina -member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers-, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of the our internal control over financial reporting, as stated in their report included herein. See “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”.

D. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 16. 

A.  Audit Committee Financial Expert

In our annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting held on October 31, 2003, the audit committee was unanimously approved. Pursuant to this plan, the board of directors had to appoint the members of the audit committee who hold expertise in corporate administration, finance and accounting.

Our board of directors established an audit committee which would assist the Board in exercising its duty of care on disclosure requirements, the enforcement of accounting policies, management of our business risks, the management of our internal control systems, ethical conduct of our businesses, monitoring the sufficiency of our financial statements, our compliance with laws, independence and capacity of independent auditors and performance of our internal audit duties both by our internal and our external auditors.

On November 3, 2008, our board of directors officially appointed Jorge Oscar Fernández, Daniel Mellicovsky, and Pedro Damaso Labaqui Palacio, all of them independent members, as members of the audit committee. Jorge Oscar Fernández is the financial expert in accordance with the relevant SEC rules. We have a fully independent audit committee as per the standard provided in Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1). 

B.  Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees. On July 25, 2005, our Code of Ethics was amended by our board of directors. The reformed Code was filed in a Form 6K filing on August 1, 2005 and is available on our web site http://www.cresud.com.ar.

If we make any substantive amendment to the code of ethics or if we grant any waivers, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in a Form 6-K or in our next Forms 20-F to be filed with the SEC.

C.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Audit Fees

During fiscal years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we were billed a total amount of Ps. 5.62 million and Ps. 6.03 million respectively, for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the audit of our financial statements and other services normally provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements.

Audit-Related Fees

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, we were not billed for Audit-related fees for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for other services related to the audit of our financial statements and other services normally provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements. And during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 we were billed a total amount of Ps.0.01 million for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for other services related to the audit of our financial statements and other services normally provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements.

 

 

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Tax Fees

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 we were billed a total amount of Ps.0.02 million for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. And during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, we were not billed for other fees for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

All Other Fees

During fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we were billed a total amount of Ps.1.0 million and Ps. 0.34 million, respectively, for other fees for professional services rendered by our principal accountants including fees mainly related to special assignments and courses.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

Our audit committee approves, in advance, the engagement of auditors and their fees for audit and non-audit services pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(c) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

Our Audit Committee pre-approves all services, fees and services provided by the external auditors to ensure auditors’ independence. One of the main tasks of the Audit Committee is to give it opinion in relation to the appointment of the external auditors, proposed by the Board of Directors to the General Shareholder’s Meeting. In order to accomplish such task, the Audit Committee shall:

          Require any additional and complementary documentation related to this analysis;

          Verify the independence of the external auditors;

          Analyze different kinds of services that the external auditor would provide to the company. This description must also include an estimate of the fees payable for such services, specifically in order to maintain the principle of independence;

          Inform the fees billed by the external auditor, separating the services related to the Audit Committee and other special services that could be not included as fees related to the Audit Committee;

          Take notice of any strategy proposed by of the external auditors and review it in accordance with the reality other business and the risks involved;

          Analyze and supervise the working plan of the external auditors considering the business’ reality and the estimated risks;

          Propose adjustments (if necessary) to such working plan;

          Hold meetings with the external auditors in order to: (a) analyze the difficulties, results and conclusions of the proposed working plan; (b) analyze eventual possible conflicts of interests, related party transactions, compliance with the legal framework and information transparency;

          Evaluate the performance of external auditors and their opinion regarding the Financial Statements.

D. Exemption from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees 

This section is not applicable.

E. Purchasers of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On August 26, 2008, our Board of Directors decided to establish the terms of the share repurchase plan under the provisions of Section 68 of Law 17,811 (added by Executive Branch Decree number 677/2001) and the Rules of the Comisión Nacional de Valores, in order to help reduce the decline and fluctuations of quotation prices and strengthen its shares in the market. There have been signs of distortion in the price of shares when considering our financial strength based on the quality of its assets, including the lands of great productive value and appreciation potential, and the productive business developed by us in Argentina and other Latin American countries.

During fiscal year 2009, purchases of own shares amounted to 30,000,000 common shares, for which we paid US$ 21.0 million and Ps.1.7 million, thus fulfilling the terms and conditions of the share repurchase plan. As a result, by the end of Fiscal Year 2009 our investment in our own shares amounted to 5.98% of total capital stock.

 

 

 

 

 

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Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased

Average Price Paid per Share (Ps.)

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of the Publicly Announced Plan

Maximum Number of Shares that may be yet in Purchased under the plan

08/29/08 – 08/31/08

31,000

3.38

31,000

9,969,000

09/01/08 – 09/30/08

2,122,886

3.36

2,153,886

7,846,114

10/01/08 – 10/31/08

9,650,493

2.03

11,804,379

18,195,621

11/01/08 – 11/30/08

5,756,140

2.02

17,560,519

12,439,481

12/01/08 – 12/31/08

4,382,783

2.63

21,943,302

8,056,698

01/01/09 – 01/31/09

2,047,461

2.94

23,990,763

6,009,237

02/01/09 – 02/28/09

2,173,860

2.70

26,164,623

3,835,377

03/01/09 – 03/31/09

563,692

2.61

26,728,315

3,271,685

04/01/09 – 04/30/09

428,052

2.91

27,156,367

2,843,633

05/01/09 – 05/31/09

2,843,633

3.45

30,000,000

-

Total

30,000,000

 

 

 

 

On November 13, 2009, our Board of Directors, in accordance with the resolutions of the Shareholders’ Meeting dated October 29, 2009, decided to initiate the process of distribution among the shareholders, on a pro rata basis, of 25,000,000 of our own ordinary shares, acquired by us during the fiscal period 2008-2009. The allotment of shares was calculated over the outstanding capital stock up to October 29, 2009 of Ps-471,538,610 (0.05301792784 shares per ADR). The treasury shares were duly distributed and allotted. As a result of the calculation of the allotment, the fractions were settled in cash. 754 shares were not distributed, which are held as treasury shares.

As a result, as of June 30, 2011 our investment in own shares amounted to 1.0% of our total capital stock.

F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

This section is not applicable.

G. Corporate Governance.

Compliance with NASDAQ listing standards on corporate governance

Our corporate governance practices are governed by the applicable Argentine law; particularly, the Argentine Corporation Law No. 19,550, Executive Branch Decree No. 677/2001 and the Standards of the Comisión Nacional de Valores, as well as by its corporate by-laws.

We have securities that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are listed on the NASDAQ, and are therefore subject to corporate governance requirements applicable to NASDAQ-listed non-US companies (a “NASDAQ-listed” company).

Pursuant to NASDAQ Rule 5615(a)(3), NASDAQ -listed non-US companies that are categorized as “Foreign Private Issuers” and may follow home country corporate governance practice in lieu of the requirements of Rule 5615(a)(3), provided that the foreign private issuer complies with certain mandatory sections of Rule 5615(a)(3), discloses each requirement of Rule 5615(a)(3)that it does not follow and describes the home country practice followed in lieu of such requirement.

 

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NASDAQ Standards for US companies

CRESUD’S CORPORATE PRACTICES

Rule 5250(d) - Distribution of Annual and Interim Reports.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5250(d), we follow Argentine law, which requires that companies issue publicly a Spanish language annual report, including annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Argentina, by filing such annual report with the Comisión Nacional de Valores and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, within 70 calendar days following the close of our fiscal year. Interim reports must be filed with the Comisión Nacional de Valores and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange within 42 calendar days following the close of each fiscal quarter. The Buenos Aires Stock Exchange publishes the annual reports and interim reports in the Buenos Aires Stock Market Bulletin and makes the bulletin available for inspection at its offices. In addition, we provide our shareholders annual and interim financial reports upon request. English language translations of our annual reports and interim reports are filed with the SEC on Form 20-F and Form 6K, respectively. We also send the English language translation of our annual report and quarterly press releases related to the interim financial and operating results to the Comisión Nacional de Valores which posts them on its website. Furthermore, under the terms of the Deposit Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1997, among us, The Bank of New York, as depositary, and owners of ADSs issued thereunder, we are required to furnish The Bank of New York with, among other things, English language translations of our annual reports. Annual reports are available for inspection by ADR holders at the offices of The Bank of New York located at, 101 Barclay Street, 22nd Floor, New York, New York. Finally, Argentine law requires that 20 calendar days before the date of a shareholders’ meeting, the board of directors must provide to our shareholders, at our executive office or through electronic means, all information relevant to the shareholders’ meeting, including copies of any documents to be considered by the shareholders (which includes the annual report).

 

Rule 5605(b)(1) - Majority of Independent Directors.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(b)(1),, we follow Argentine law which does not require that a majority of the board of directors be comprised of independent directors. Argentine law instead requires that public companies in Argentina must have a sufficient number of independent directors to be able to form an audit committee of at least three members, the majority of which must be independent pursuant to the criteria established by the Comisión Nacional de Valores

 

Rule 5605(b)(2) - Executive Sessions of the Board of Directors.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(b)(2), we follow Argentine law which does not require independent directors to hold regularly scheduled meetings at which only such independent directors are present (i.e., executive sessions). Our board of directors as a whole is responsible for monitoring our affairs. In addition, under Argentine law, the board of directors may approve the delegation of specific responsibilities to designated directors or non-director managers. Also, it is mandatory for public companies to form a supervisory committee (composed of “syndics”) which is responsible for monitoring our legal compliance under Argentine law and compliance with our by-laws. Finally, our audit committee has regularly scheduled meetings and, as such, such meetings will serve a substantially similar purpose as executive sessions.

 

Rule 5605(d)(B) - Compensation of Officers.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(d)(B), we follow Argentine law which does not require companies to form a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors. For the determination of the compensation of the chief executive officer and all other executive officers no decision of a majority of independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors is required under Argentine law. Under Argentine law, the board of directors is the corporate body responsible for determining the compensation of the chief executive officer and all other executive officers, so long as they are not directors. In addition, under Argentine law, the audit committee shall give its opinion about the reasonableness of management’s proposals on fees and option plans for our directors or managers.

 

Rule 5605(e) - Nomination of Directors.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(e), we follow Argentine law which requires that directors be nominated directly by the shareholders at the shareholders’ meeting and that they be selected and recommended by the shareholders themselves. Under Argentine law, it is the responsibility of the ordinary shareholders’ meeting to appoint and remove directors and to set their compensation.

 

Rule 5605(c)(1) - Audit Committee Charter.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(c)(1), we follow Argentine law which requires that audit committees have a charter but does not require that companies certify as to the adoption of the charter nor does it require an annual review and assessment thereof. Argentine law instead requires that companies prepare a proposed plan or course of action with respect to those matters which are the responsibility of our audit committee. Such plan or course of action could, at the discretion of our audit committee, include a review and assessment of the audit committee charter. We believe that we are in compliance with the requirements for audit committee charters provided for in the Sarbanes Oxley Act.

 

 

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CRESUD’S CORPORATE PRACTICES

Rule 5605(c)(2) - Audit Committee Composition.

Argentine law does not require that companies have an audit committee comprised solely of independent directors and it is equally not customary business practice in Argentina to have such a committee. Argentine law instead requires that companies establish an audit committee with at least three members comprised of a majority of independent directors as defined by Argentine law. Nonetheless, although not required by Argentine law, hawse have a three member audit committee comprised of entirely independent directors in accordance with Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1) of the General rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as independence is defined in Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1). Further, Argentine law does not require companies to identify or designate a financial expert. As such, Although all the members of the audit committee have large corporate experience, as of the date of this annual report, the Board of Directors have not named designated a financial expert in accordance with the relevant SEC ruleson the audit committee. Although it is noted that all members of the audit committee have had significant corporate experience. In addition, hawse have a supervisory committee (“comisión fiscalizadora”) composed of three ‘syndics’ which are in charge of monitoring the legality, under Argentine law, of the actions of our board of directors and the conformity of such actions with our by-laws.

Rule 5620(c) - Quorum.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 4350(f), we follow Argentine law and our bylaws, which distinguish between ordinary meetings and extraordinary meetings and require, in connection with ordinary meetings, that a quorum consist of a majority of stocks entitled to vote. If no quorum is present at the first meeting, a second meeting may be called, in which the shareholders present, regardless of their number, constitute a quorum. Resolutions may be adopted by an absolute majority of the votes present. Argentine law, and our bylaws, requires in connection with extraordinary meetings, that a quorum consist of 60% of the stock entitled to vote. However, if such quorum is not present at the first meeting, our bylaws provide that a second meeting may be called and may be held with the number of shareholders present. In both ordinary and extraordinary meetings, decisions are adopted by an absolute majority of votes present at the meeting, except for certain fundamental matters (such as mergers and spin-offs (when we are not the surviving entity and the surviving entity is not listed on any stock exchange), anticipated liquidation, change in its domicile outside of Argentina, total or partial recapitalization of its statutory capital following a loss, any transformation in our corporate legal form or a substantial change in our corporate purpose, or the issue of bonds) which require an approval by vote of the majority of all the stock entitled to vote (all stock being entitled to only one vote.

Rule 5620(b) -- Solicitation of Proxies.

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5620(b), we follow Argentine law which requires that notices of shareholders’ meetings be published, for five consecutive days, in the Official Gazette and in a widely published newspaper in Argentina no earlier than 45 calendar days prior to the meeting and at least 20 calendar days prior to such meeting. In order to attend a meeting and be listed on the meeting registry, shareholders are required to submit evidence of their book-entry share account held at Caja de Valores up to three business days prior to the scheduled meeting date. If entitled to attend the meeting, a shareholder may be represented by proxy (properly executed and delivered with a certified signature) granted to any other person, with the exception of a director, syndic, member of the Comisión fiscalizadora, manager or employee of the issuer, which are prohibited by Argentine law from acting as proxies. In addition, our ADS holders receive, prior to the shareholders’ meeting, a notice listing the matters on the agenda, a copy of the annual report and a voting card.

Rule 5630(s) -- Conflicts of Interest

In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5630(a), we follow Argentine law which requires that related party transactions be approved by the audit committee when the transaction exceeds one percent (1%) of the corporation’s net worth, measured pursuant to the last audited balance sheet, so long as the relevant transaction exceeds the equivalent of three hundred thousand Argentine Pesos (Ps. 300,000). Directors can contract with the corporation only on an arm’s length basis. If the contract is not in accordance with prevailing market terms, such transaction must be pre-approved by the board of directors (excluding the interested director). In addition, under Argentine law, a shareholder is required to abstain from voting on a business transaction in which its interests may be in conflict with the interests of the company. In the event such shareholder votes on such business transaction and such business transaction would not have been approved without such shareholder’s vote, such shareholder may be liable to the company for damages and the resolution may be declared void.

 

Part III

Item 17.  Financial Statements 

We have responded to Item 18 in lieu of responding to this Item.

Item 18.  Financial Statements

Reference is made to pages F-1 through F-256.

Index to Financial Statements (see page F-1).

Item 19.  Exhibits

Exhibit No.                              Description of Exhibit

1.1*                                         By-laws (Estatutos) of the registrant, which serve as the registrant’s articles of incorporation and by-laws, and an English translation thereof.

1.2****                                   English translation of the amendment to the bylaws.

2.1                                          Indenture dated September 7, 2011, among us, as issuer, the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, co-registrar, principal paying agent and transfer agent, Banco Santander Rio, S.A., as registrar, paying agent, transfer agent and representative of the trustee in Argentina, and The Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A., as Luxembourg Paying and Transfer Agent, for the issuance of the U.S.$ 60,000,000, 7.50% Fourth Series, Class VIII Senior Notes Due 2014.

4.1*                                         Consulting Agreement among Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. and Dolphin Fund Management S.A. dated October 25, 1994.

4.2**                                       Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service between we, IRSA and Alto Palermo, dated June 30, 2004.

4.3****                                  English translation of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service among, IRSA and Alto Palermo and us, dated August 23, 2007.

4.4*****                                English translation of the Third Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to the Corporate Services Master Agreement, dated November 27, 2009.

4.5                                          Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service between we, IRSA and Alto Palermo, dated March 12, 2010.

8.1                                          List of Subsidiaries.

11.1***                                  Code of Ethics of we.

12.1                                        Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chief Executive Officer.

12.2                                        Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chief Financial Officer.

13.1                                        Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chief Executive Officer.

13.2                                        Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chief Financial Officer .

*Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibit to the registrant’s registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-06548) filed with the SEC on March 3, 1997.

** Incorporated herein by reference to the report statement on Form 6-K (File No. 333-06548) filed with the SEC on July 1, 2004.
*** Incorporated herein by reference to the registrant’s report on Form 6-K (File No. 333-06548) filed with the SEC on August 1, 2005.
**** Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 333-06548) filed with the SEC on December 27, 2007.
***** Incorporated herein reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 333-06548) filed with the SEC on December 30, 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Form 20-F on its behalf.

CRESUD SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA COMERCIAL INMOBILIARIA FINANCIERA Y AGROPECUARIA

/s/ Alejandro G. Elsztain

Alejandro G. Elsztain

Chief Executive Officer

Date:        December 28, 2011

 

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria

 

 

Page

  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F - 2

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and 2010  

F - 4

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

F - 5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

F - 6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

F - 7

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, of changes in shareholders´ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Argentina. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included 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.  Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

Accounting principles generally accepted in Argentina vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 28 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

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

 

As described in “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, management has excluded Brasilagro and Cactus from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011 because those entities were acquired by the Company in purchases business combinations during fiscal year 2011. Brasilagro and Cactus are subsidiaries whose total assets and total revenues represent 22.6% and 6.0%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

 

 

PRICE WATERHOUSE & Co. S.R.L.

 

By    /s/ Norberto Fabián Montero      (Partner)

Norberto Fabián Montero

 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

December 28, 2011

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria,

Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

as of June 30, 2011 and 2010

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

  

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and banks (Notes 4.a) and 29.f

Ps.

193,949

 

Ps.

80,919

Investments (Notes 4.b), 7, and 29.f))

 

575,061

 

 

278,968

Trade accounts receivable, net (Notes 4.c), 7 and 29.f))

 

452,771

 

 

441,065

Other receivables (Notes 4.d), 7 and 29.f))

 

291,846

 

 

251,908

Inventories (Note 4.e))

 

751,961

 

 

400,521

 

 

2,265,588

 

 

1,453,381

Non-Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivables, net (Notes 4.c) and 7)

 

32,699

 

 

42,123

Other receivables (Notes 4.d), 7 and 29.f))

 

326,625

 

 

248,315

Inventories (Note 4.e))

 

357,607

 

 

204,218

Investments (Notes 4.b), 7 and 29.f))

 

2,078,901

 

 

1,900,070

Property and equipment, net (Note 29.a))

 

5,333,109

 

 

3,290,221

Intangible assets, net (Note 29.b))

 

79,945

 

 

88,585

 

 

8,208,886

 

 

5,773,532

Negative goodwill, net (Note 4.f))

 

(741,056)

 

 

(389,025)

 

 

7,467,830

 

 

5,384,507

Total assets

Ps.

9,733,418

 

Ps.

6,837,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable (Notes 4.g), 7 and 29.f))

Ps.

473,229

 

Ps.

403,743

Short-term debt (Notes 4.h), 7 and 29.f))

 

1,316,232

 

 

1,059,736

Salaries and social security payable (Note 4.i))

 

82,877

 

 

61,484

Taxes payable (Note 4.j))

 

135,804

 

 

108,558

Advances from customers (Notes 4.k) and 7)

 

269,555

 

 

216,464

Other liabilities (Notes 4.l) and 7)

 

81,880

 

 

75,842

Provisions for lawsuits and contingencies (Note 29.c))

 

4,615

 

 

2,890

 

 

2,364,192

 

 

1,928,717

Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable (Notes 4.g), 7 and 29.f))

 

12,145

 

 

23,368

Advances from customers (Notes 4.k) and 7)

 

94,244

 

 

90,393

Long-term debt (Notes 4.h), 7 and 29.f))

 

2,086,305

 

 

853,166

Salaries and social security payable (Note 4.i))

 

635

 

 

-

Taxes payable (Note 4.j))

 

579,336

 

 

273,963

Other liabilities (Notes 4.l) and 7)

 

21,624

 

 

65,372

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies (Note 29.c))

 

14,952

 

 

9,708

 

 

2,809,241

 

 

1,315,970

Total liabilities

 

5,173,433

 

 

3,244,687

Minority interest

 

2,346,448

 

 

1,625,008

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

2,213,537

 

 

1,968,193

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Ps.

9,733,418

 

Ps.

6,837,888

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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   Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria,

Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

 Consolidated Statements of Income

for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

2009

Agricultural production income (Note 10)

Ps.

406,481

 

Ps.

217,721

 

Ps.

172,512

Cost of agricultural production (Notes 10 and 29.e))

 

(280,078)

 

 

(201,957)

 

 

(210,443)

Subtotal - Gross Income (loss) from agricultural production

 

126,403

 

 

15,764

 

 

(37,931)

Sales – crops, beef cattle, milk, and others (Note 10)

Ps.

480,347

 

Ps.

308,837

 

Ps.

237,424

Sales of farmland (Note 10)

 

84,507

 

 

18,557

 

 

1,959

Cost of sales – crops, beef cattle, milk and others (Notes 10 and 29.d))

 

(433,300)

 

 

(284,828)

 

 

(204,732)

Cost of farmland sales (Note 10 and 29.d))

 

(29,906)

 

 

(4,825)

 

 

(94)

Subtotal - Gross income from sales – Agricultural business

 

101,648

 

 

37,741

 

 

34,557

Sales of slaughtering and feed lot (Note 10)

Ps.

127,086

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

Cost of slaughtering and feed lot (Note 10)

 

(123,271)

 

 

-

 

 

-

Subtotal - Sales profit – Slaughtering and feed lot business

 

3,815

 

 

-

 

 

-

Sales and development of properties (Note 10)

Ps.

341,074

 

Ps.

225,567

 

Ps.

278,107

Income from lease and service of offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others (Note 10)

 

1,100,813

 

 

1,111,673

 

 

737,173

Cost of sales and development of properties (Note 10 and 29.d))

 

(252,894)

 

 

(99,893)

 

 

(170,529)

Cost of lease and service offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others (Note 10 and 29.d))

 

(366,845)

 

 

(402,631)

 

 

(265,394)

Subtotal - Gross income from sales – Real Estate business

 

822,148

 

 

834,716

 

 

579,357

Gross profit (loss) – Agricultural business

 

228,051

 

 

53,505

 

 

(3,374)

Gross profit - Slaughtering and Feed lot Business

 

3,815

 

 

-

 

 

-

Gross profit – Real Estate business

 

822,148

 

 

834,716

 

 

579,357

Total - Gross profit

 

1,054,014

888,221

575,983

Selling expenses (Notes 10 and 29.g))

 

(176,207)

(219,454)

(212,482)

Administrative expenses (Notes 10 and 29.g))

 

(256,016)

 

(239,678)

(134,664)

Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value (Note 10)

 

45,442

 

 

33,831

 

 

9,237

Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories (Notes 4.m) and 10)

 

55,188

 

 

86,580

 

 

(408)

Net gain (loss) from retained interest in securitized receivables of Tarjeta Shopping (Note 10)

 

4,707

 

 

37,470

 

 

(22,263)

Operating income

 

727,128

 

 

586,970

 

 

215,403

Amortization of negative goodwill

 

65,954

 

 

43,721

 

 

32,344

Financial results generated by assets

 

27,741

 

 

39,396

 

 

173,531

Financial results generated by liabilities

 

(396,733)

 

 

(240,738)

 

 

(128,875)

Total financial results, net (Note 4.o))

 

(368,992)

 

 

(201,342)

 

 

44,656

Gain on equity investees

 

129,360

 

 

127,105

 

 

49,194

Other income and expenses, net (Note 4.n))

 

(22,817)

 

 

(19,651)

 

 

(16,448)

Management fee

 

(23,618)

 

 

(20,601)

 

 

(13,641)

Income before income tax and minority interest

 

507,015

 

 

516,202

 

 

311,508

Income tax and minimum presumed income tax (note 11)

 

(125,443)

 

 

(145,952)

 

 

(92,682)

Minority interest

 

(169,007)

 

 

(184,844)

 

 

(94,210)

Net income for the year

Ps.

212,565

 

Ps.

185,406

 

Ps.

124,616

Earnings per share (Notes 3.ac) and 12):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

Ps.

0.43

 

Ps.

0.38

 

Ps.

0.26

Diluted net income per common share

 

0.38

 

 

0.34

 

 

0.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria,

Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

Shareholders’ contributions

Retained earnings

Items

Common
stock
(Note 5)

Treasury

Stock

Inflation adjustment of common stock and treasury stock

Paid-in-capital

Total

Non-capitalized contributions

Legal

reserve

Reserve for

new developments

Retained earnings

Translationdifferences

Total

Balances as of June 30, 2008

Ps.

501,532

Ps.

-

Ps.

166,218

Ps.

879,188

Ps.

1,546,938

Ps.

-

Ps.

15,645

Ps.

158,744

Ps.

22,948

Ps.

18,063

Ps.

1,762,338

Exercise of warrants

 

7

 

-

 

-

 

30

 

37

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

37

Transfer to retained earnings

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(73,201)

 

73,201

 

-

 

-

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(30,000)

 

30,000

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(73,201)

 

-

 

(73,201)

Appropriation of retained earnings resolved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on October 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Legal reserve

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,147

 

-

 

(1,147)

 

-

 

-

- Cash dividends (Ps. 0.04 per share)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(20,000)

 

-

 

(20,000)

- Treasury stock dividends.  

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

476

 

-

 

476

Translation differences

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

18,618

 

18,618

Net income for the year

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

124,616

 

-

 

124,616

Balances as of June 30, 2009

Ps.

471,539

Ps.

30,000

Ps.

166,218

Ps.

879,218

Ps.

1,546,975

Ps.

-

Ps.

16,792

Ps.

85,543

Ps.

126,893

Ps.

36,681

Ps.

1,812,884

Exercise of warrants

 

22

 

-

 

-

 

113

 

135

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

135

Appropriation of retained earnings resolved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on October 29, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Legal reserve

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

6,231

 

-

 

(6,231)

 

-

 

-

- Cash dividends (Ps. 0.12 per share)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(60,000)

 

-

 

(60,000)

- Attribution of treasury stock

 

24,999

 

(24,999)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

- Reserve for new developments

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

58,385

 

(58,385)

 

-

 

-

Translation differences

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

29,768

 

29,768

Net income for the year

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

185,406

 

-

 

185,406

Balances as of June 30, 2010

Ps.

496,560

Ps.

5,001

Ps.

166,218

Ps.

879,331

Ps.

1,547,110

Ps.

-

Ps.

23,023

Ps.

143,928

Ps.

187,683

Ps.

66,449

Ps.

1,968,193

Exercise of warrants

 

2

 

-

 

-

 

11

 

13

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

13

Non-capitalized contributions

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,012

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,012

Appropriation of retained earnings resolved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on October 29, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Legal reserve

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

9,270

 

-

 

(9,270)

 

-

 

-

- Reserve for new developments

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

176,136

 

(176,136)

 

-

 

-

Shareholders´ meeting held on April 12, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Cash dividends (Ps. 0.14 per share

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(69,000)

 

-

 

-

 

(69,000)

The Board of Directors´ Meeting held on

March 11, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Reallocation of the dividend as dividend

advances for the current year (1)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

69,000

 

(69,000)

 

-

 

-

Translation differences

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

100,754

 

100,754

Net income for the year

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

212,565

 

-

 

212,565

Balances as of June 30, 2011

Ps.

496,562

Ps.

5,001

Ps.

166,218

Ps.

879,342

Ps.

1,547,123

Ps.

1,012

Ps.

32,293

Ps.

320,064

Ps.

145,842

Ps.

167,203

Ps.

2,213,537

                                             

 

 

(1) On December 9, 2010, the Shareholders' Meeting approved the declaration of dividends for Ps. 69 million. However, another Shareholders' Meeting held on April 12, 2011, replaced that declaration for a revised one which declared Ps. 69 million of dividends to be paid in advance.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria,

Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

Ps.

212,565

Ps.

185,406

Ps.

124,616

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Income tax and minimum presumed income tax

125,443

145,952

92,682

Accrued interest

247,226

168,443

113,066

Depreciation and amortization

190,672

179,711

119,939

Minority interest

169,007

184,844

94,210

Gain on equity investees

(129,360)

(127,105)

(49,194)

Unrealized (gain) loss on inventories

(55,188)

(86,580)

408

(Gain) loss on the sale of fixed assets

33,197

(21,694)

231

Accrued expenses and allowance for doubtful accounts

64,486

87,053

102,230

Financial results

106,541

1,568

164,522

Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value

(45,442)

(33,831)

(9,237)

Amortization of negative goodwill

(65,954)

(43,721)

(32,344)

Result from barter of inventories

-

-

(2,867)

Net gain from repurchases of non-convertible notes

-

-

(176,566)

Right to exercise the put option

-

-

(44,877)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Increase in trade accounts receivable, leases and services

(156,883)

(143,336)

(122,966)

Increase in other receivables

(46,251)

(47,753)

(158,150)

(Increase) decrease in inventories

(58,549)

(36,908)

92,991

Increase in intangible assets

(3,117)

(2,391)

(12,612)

Increase in trade accounts payable

8,963

25,105

51,101

(Decrease) increase in salaries and social security payable, taxes payable and advances from customers

(62,647)

(93,540)

53,742

Increase (Decrease) in other liabilities

18,528

(6,250)

(38,263)

Net cash provided by operating activities

553,237

334,973

362,662

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in investments

77,663

(4,526)

47,884

Collection from sale undeveloped plot of land

-

11,023

-

Dividends collected

14,116

6,486

3,240

Net proceeds from the sale of other property and equipment

-

5,328

1,217

Acquisition of undeveloped parcels of lands

(261)

(11,930)

(8,860)

Loans granted to third parties

(10,403)

438

(9,755)

Acquisition of farms and other property and equipment

(169,691)

(199,674)

(308,328)

Payment / collection for subsidiary acquired / sold net of cash acquiered / paid

(346,599)

(8,316)

171,481

Increase in equity investee and other investments

(354,539)

(338,287)

(222,345)

Advances for purchase of shares

(1,798)

(23,735)

-

Advances received from the sale of interest in Tarshop S.A.

-

19,951

-

Payment for acquisition for Tarshop´s Minority interest

-

(1,574)

-

Payment for non-compete agreement with the former minority shareholder of Trashop

-

(5,615)

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(791,512)

(550,431)

(325,466)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria,

Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

 

2009

Cash from minority shareholder´s capital contributions to subsidiaries

 

808

46,220

34,652

Proceeds from warrants and options

13

135

37

Dividends paid

(69,000)

(60,000)

(20,000)

Dividends paid by subsidiaries to minority shareholders

(121,406)

(37,262)

(23,065)

Increase in loans

357,644

697,559

224,401

Decrease in short-term debt and long term debt

(250,721)

(321,498)

(210,586)

Interest paid

(186,757)

(167,364)

(114,250)

Repurchase of treasury stock

-

-

(73,201)

Cash paid for repurchase of non-convertible notes

(163,330)

(12,000)

(140,509)

Issuance of non-convertible notes

965,453

129,204

-

Decrease in mortgages payable

-

(1,930)

(1,791)

Payment of seller financing

(31,539)

(93,629)

(22,294)

Payment of non-convertible notes

(35,251)

-

-

Proceeds from sale of Negotiable Obligations, net of expenses

302,252

-

-

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

768,166

179,435

(346,606)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

529,891

(36,023)

(309,410)

Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the year

175,653

211,676

521,086

Cash and cash equivalents as of year-end

Ps.

705,544

 

Ps.

175,653

 

Ps.

211,676

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria,

Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax

Ps.

82,231

Ps.

45,073

Ps.

58,949

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory transferred to property and equipment

Ps.

10,925

Ps.

3,242

Ps.

2,217

Increase in minority interest through a decrease in other liabilities

Ps.

20,557

Ps.

14,512

Ps.

84,160

Increase in inventory through an increase in trade accounts payable

Ps.

 

Ps.

-

Ps.

365

Increase in property and equipment through an increase in trade accounts payable

Ps.

28,895

Ps.

4,996

Ps.

102,657

Increase in non-current investments by translation

Ps.

107,643

Ps.

33,885

Ps.

31,409

Financial costs capitalized in property and equipment

Ps.

-

Ps.

5,331

Ps.

86,962

Undeveloped parcels of land transferred to inventory

Ps.

67,180

Ps.

15,989

Ps.

5,305

Financial costs capitalized in inventory

Ps.

-

Ps.

1,932

Ps.

7,087

Increase in undeveloped parcels of land through an increase in trade accounts payable

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

150

Decrease in trade accounts payable through a decrease in undeveloped parcels of land

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

5,445

Increase in goodwill through a decrease in minority interest

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

7,410

Decrease in current investments through an increase in other receivables

Ps.

-

Ps.

8,402

Ps.

24,541

Increase in current investments through an increase in other liabilities

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

2,739

Increase in intangibles assets through a decrease in minority interest

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

1,137

Decrease in advances from customers through a decrease in inventory

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

26,883

Increase in inventory through a decrease in property and equipment

Ps.

2,947

Ps.

43,984

Ps.

78,870

Issuance of certificates of participation

Ps.

-

Ps.

8,646

Ps.

20,608

Decrease in undeveloped parcels of land through an increase in other receivables

Ps.

-

Ps.

6,359

Ps.

279

Increase in non-current investments through a decrease in other receivables

Ps.

70,620

Ps.

8,838

Ps.

-

Increase in non-current investments through a decrease in inventories

Ps.

-

Ps.

1,076

Ps.

-

Increase in inventories through an increase in advances from customer

Ps.

-

Ps.

3,310

Ps.

-

Increase in intangibles assets through an increase in other liabilities

Ps.

-

Ps.

7,545

Ps.

-

Increase in non-current investments through an increase in other liabilities

Ps.

-

Ps.

13,209

Ps.

-

Increase in minority interest through a decrease in short term debt

Ps.

-

Ps.

1,310

Ps.

-

Decrease in undeveloped parcels of land through an increase in other trade accounts receivables, net

Ps.

-

Ps.

26,342

Ps.

-

Decrease in inventories through a decrease in customer advances

Ps.

1,920

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Decrease in financial debts through an increase in shareholders´equity

Ps.

61,240

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Increase in fixed assets through an increase in loans

Ps.

47,471

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Increase in investments through an increase in other payables

Ps.

16,004

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Increase in inventories through a decrease in investments

Ps.

14,451

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Decrease in fixed assets through a decrease in trade accounts payable

Ps.

1,375

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

2011 (1) 

 

 

2010

 

 

2009

Acquisition/Sale of subsidiaries companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Ps.

361,384

 

Ps.

13

 

Ps.

230,472

Fair value non-cash asset acquired

Ps.

2,269,876

 

Ps.

33,869

 

Ps.

4,645,695

Fair value liability assumed

Ps.

(557,266)

 

Ps.

(8,126)

 

Ps.

(2,781,143)

Net assets acquired /sold

Ps.

2,073,994

 

Ps.

25,756

 

Ps.

2,095,024

Minority interest

Ps.

(550,432)

 

Ps.

(897)

 

Ps.

(852,615)

Equity method previous to the acquisition

Ps.

(384,679)

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(715,398)

Goodwill (negative goodwill)

Ps.

(411,248)

 

Ps.

506

 

Ps.

(468,020)

Result of sale

Ps.

15,327

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

Remaining investment

Ps.

28,967

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

Purchase / Sale price

Ps.

771.929

 

Ps.

25,365

 

Ps.

58,991

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Ps.

(361,384)

 

Ps.

(13)

 

Ps.

(230,472)

Sellers financing

Ps.

(33,403)

 

Ps.

(14,782)

 

Ps.

-

Advanced payments

Ps.

(30,543)

 

Ps.

(2,254)

 

Ps.

-

Net cash received/ (paid)

Ps.

346,599

 

Ps.

8,316

 

Ps.

(171,481)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)Correspond to the acquisition of Brasil Agro, Cactus, Soleil, Metroshop and Torodur and the disposal of Tarshop.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

1.                   Description of business

 

                Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria (“Cresud” and together with its subsidiaries the “Company”) was incorporated in 1936 as a subsidiary of Credit Foncier, a Belgian company engaged in, among other things, providing rural and urban loans in Argentina and administering real estate holdings foreclosed by Credit Foncier. Credit Foncier was liquidated in 1959, and as part of such liquidation, the shares of Cresud were distributed to Credit Foncier’s shareholders. From the 1960s through the end of the 1970s, the business of the Company shifted exclusively to primary agricultural activities. Currently, the Company’s agribusiness operations are comprised of crop production, cattle raising and fattening, milk production, cattle feeding, certain forestry activities and brokerage activities. Through its agribusiness activities the Company transforms farmland and ultimately sells properties to profit from land value appreciation opportunities.

 

In addition, the Company through its subsidiary IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima ("IRSA"), a real estate company, is involved in the real estate business primarily comprising: (i) the acquisition and development of residential properties primarily for sale and the acquisition of undeveloped land reserves either for future development or sale, (ii) the acquisition, development and operation of office and other non-shopping center properties primarily for rental purposes, (iii) the acquisition, development and operation of shopping center properties, (iv) the acquisition and operation of luxury hotels, (v) the origination of consumer loans and credit card receivables and securitization activities and (vi) other non-core activities. IRSA is the only Argentine real estate company whose shares are listed and traded on both the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (“BASE”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

 

2.               Preparation of financial statements

 

a)      Basis of presentation

                 

                The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in Argentina, as set forth by the Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (“FACPCE”) and as implemented, adapted, amended, revised and/or supplemented by the Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (“CPCECABA”) (collectively Argentine GAAP). In addition, the Company must comply with the regulations of the Comisión Nacional de Valores (“CNV”), the National Securities Commission in Argentina, which differ in certain significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Such differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements as well as additional disclosures required by US GAAP and Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). A description of the significant differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP as they relate to the Company are set forth in Note 29 to these consolidated financial statements.

 

As discussed in Note 2.d), in order to comply with regulations of the CNV, the Company discontinued inflation accounting as from February 28, 2003. Since Argentine GAAP required companies to discontinue inflation adjustments only as from October 1, 2003, the application of CNV resolution represented a departure from Argentine GAAP. However, due to low inflation rates during the period from March to September 2003, such a departure has not had a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

               b)       Basis of consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cresud and its subsidiaries over which Cresud has effective control. Investments in joint ventures and/or jointly controlled operations in which the Company exercises joint control are accounted for under the proportionate consolidation method (See Note 2.c). Investments in companies in which Cresud exercises significant influence, but not control, are accounted for under the equity method.

 

                All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

2.       Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

b)                 Basis of consolidation (continued)

 

In accordance with Argentine GAAP, the presentation of the parent company´s individual financial statements is mandatory. Consolidated financial statements are to be included as supplementary information to the individual financial statements. For the purpose of these Consolidated Financial Statements, individual financial statements have been omitted since they are not required for SEC reporting purposes.

 

Effective October 1, 2008, the Company started consolidating the accounts of IRSA after a series of acquisitions, which increased the Company’s ownership interest in IRSA to 54.01%. Accordingly, the consolidated statement of income for the year ended June 30, 2009 includes (i) the results of IRSA as an equity investee from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008; and (ii) the results of operations of IRSA consolidated into those of the Company for nine months from October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

 

On December 23, 2010, the Company contributed capital into Cactus and increased its ownership interest from 48% to 80%. As a result, the Company obtained control of Cactus and began consolidating its accounts as from that date. Therefore, the consolidated statement of income of the Company for the year ended June 30, 2011 includes the share of profit or loss from under the equity method Cactus for the period July 1, 2010 through December 22, 2010, and the consolidated profit or loss of Cactus for the period from December 23, 2010 through June 30, 2011

 

On December 23, 2010, the Company and Tarpon entered into an addendum to the Share Purchase Agreement dated April 28, 2010, pursuant to which the Company acquired from Tarpon 9.6 million additional shares and warrants of BrasilAgro for aproximately US$ 78  million, representing 16.40% of the outstanding stock. After the transaction, the Company owned 35.75% of BrasilAgro’s outstanding stock and 130,351 warrants as of June 30, 2011.

 

Considering the increase in ownership interest together with the potential voting rights under the warrants and the Company's rights under the Shareholders' Agreement, the Company should have started consolidating Brasilagro as of the date of this acquisition for accounting purposes under Argentine GAAP.

 

However, when preparing the quarterly financial statements ended December 31, 2010, the Company took notice that Brasilagro was going to pursue a capital raising transaction and the Company´s interest would be diluted as a result. Therefore, the Company determined that the conditions for consolidating Brasilagro´s accounts were temporary as of that date and as a result, consolidation was not appropriate as of the date of acquisition.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the assessment of the conditions for consolidation is made at each quarter-end. Due to recent market conditions, Brasilagro subsequently decided not to complete the capital raising transaction in theshort-term. The Company then determined that the conditions for consolidation for accounting purposes were triggered as of year-end.

 

A description of the subsidiaries over which Cresud has effective control, with their respective percentage of direct capital stock owned, is presented as follows:

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements(continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

2.       Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

b)                 Basis of consolidation (continued)

 

Subsidiaries (ii)

Percentage of capital stockowned as of June 30, (i)

 

2011

2010

2009

IRSA

57.70%

57.49%

55.64%

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. (“IGSA”)

-

100.00%

99.99%

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A (FyO.com)

65.85%

64.30%

66.20%

Agropecuaria Anta S.A. (ex Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.)

-

100.00%

99.99%

Agrology S.A.

100.00%

100.00%

99.99%

Cactus

80.00%

48.00%

48,00%

BrasilAgro-Companhía Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas (“BrasilAgro”)

35.75%.

23.24%

19.14%

Agrotech S.A. (“Agrotech”)

100.00%

-

-

Pluriagro S.A. (“Pluriagro”)

100.00%

-

-

Northagro S.A. (“ Northagro”)

100.00%

-

-

 

(i)    Percentage of equity interest owned has been rounded.

(ii)   Indirect ownership subsidiaries are excluded.

 

The Company follows RT No. 21 in accounting for jointly controlled entities. RT No. 21 requires proportionate consolidation where effective joint control is exercised. Accordingly, these financial consolidated statements reflect the Company’s pro-rata equity interest in the jointly controlled entities on a line-by-line basis.

 

A description of the investments in which Cresud exercises effective joint control, with their respective percentage of indirect capital stock owned, is presented as follows:

 

c)     Proportionate consolidation

 

 

Percentage of capital stock owned as of June 30,

Investment

2011

2010

2009

Cresca S.A.

50%

50%

50%

Liveck S.A.

-

50%

50%

Canteras Natal Crespo S.A.

50%

50%

50%

Cyrsa S.A.

50%

50%

50%

Metroshop S.A. (1) 

-

50%

50%

Puerto Retiro S.A.

50%

50%

50%

Rummaala S.A.

-

-

50%

Baicom Networks S.A.

50%

50%

-

Quality Invest S.A.

50%

-

-

(1)    On January 13, 2011, the Company acquired the remaining 50% of the capital stock of Metroshop.

 

d)        Presentation of financial statements in constant Argentine Pesos

 

                On August 22, 1995, the Argentine Government issued Decree No. 316/95 discontinuing the requirement that financial information be restated for inflation for any date or period after August 31, 1995. Effective September 1, 1995 in accordance with CNV resolutions and Argentine GAAP, the Company began accounting for its financial transactions on a historical cost basis, without considering the effects of inflation. Prior to September 1, 1995, the consolidated financial statements were prepared on the basis of general price level accounting, which reflected changes in purchasing power of the Argentine Peso in the historical consolidated financial statements. The financial statement information of periods prior to August 31, 1995 was restated to pesos of general purchasing power as of August 31, 1995. The August 31, 1995 balances, adjusted to the general purchasing power of the Peso at that date, became the historical cost basis for subsequent accounting and reporting.

 

However, as a result of the inflationary environment in Argentina in 2002, the CPCECABA approved on

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements(continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

2.       Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

d)        Presentation of financial statements in constant Argentine Pesos (continued)

 

March 6, 2002, a resolution reinstating the application of inflation accounting in financial statements as from January 1, 2002. This resolution provided that all recorded amounts restated for inflation through August 31, 1995, as well as those arising between that date and December 31, 2001 are to be considered stated in currency as of December 31, 2001.

 

On July 16, 2002, the Argentine government issued a decree, instructing the CNV to issue the necessary regulations for the acceptance of financial statements prepared in constant currency. On July 25, 2002, the CNV reinstated the requirement to submit financial statements in constant currency.

 

However, after considering inflation levels for the second half of 2002 and the first months of 2003, on March 25, 2003, the Argentine government repealed the provisions of the previous decree related to the inflation adjustment and instructed the CNV to issue the necessary regulations to preclude companies under its supervision from presenting price-level restated financial statements. Therefore, on April 8, 2003, the CNV issued a resolution providing for the discontinuance of inflation accounting as of March 1, 2003. The Company complied with the CNV resolution and accordingly recorded the effects of inflation until February 28, 2003.

 

Since Argentine GAAP required companies to discontinue inflation accounting as from October 1, 2003, the application of the CNV resolution represents a departure from generally accepted accounting principles in Argentina. However, due to the low level of inflation rates during the period from March 2003 through September 2003, such a departure has not had a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

e)    Functional currency and reporting currency

 

The company´s functional and reporting currency is the Argentine Peso. Solely for the convenience of the reader certain amounts to the consolidated financial statements are expressed in Argentine Pesos, Brazilian Reais or US Dollars in the notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements. Translations should not be construed as a representation that the amounts shown could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. Dollars or Brazilian Reais, as applicable, at that or any other rate.

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses

 

The following is a description of the most significant acquisitions and development of businesses for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 divided between the agricultural and real estate businesses:

 

Year ended June 30, 2011

 

A.    Agriculture Business

 

Acquisition of additional interest and warrants of BrasilAgro

 

On October 20 and December 23, 2010, the Company executed with Tarpon an addendum to the Share Purchase Agreement of April 28, 2010, under which the Company either directly or indirectly acquired 9,581,750 shares of common stock of BrasilAgro, representing 16.40% of the outstanding stock and 64,000 warrants from the First Issue and 64,000 warrants from the Second Issue. Consequently, Cresud paid Rs. 25.2 million on October 20, 2010, Rs. 50.8 million on December 23, 2010, Rs. 52.5 million on April 27, 2011. When the price agreed was paid, the pledge constituted on 3,864,086 shares and 37,325 warrants from BrasilAgro’s first issue released.

 

Therefore, as of June 30, 2011, Cresud was a direct holder of 20,883,916 shares of Brasilagro equivalent to 35.75% of its capital stock.

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

Likewise, due to the transaction, Cresud owns directly and indirectly 168,902 BrasilAgro’s First Issuance Warrants and 168,902 BrasilAgro’s Second Issuance Warrants.

 

As of June 30, 2011 the Company registered an asset for Ps. 27,199 for the acquisition of these warrants.

 

In relation to this, and following the guidelines of Technical Resolution No. 21 of the F.A.C.P.C.E, the company has consolidated its financial statements with BrasilAgro’s financial statements as of June 30, 2011, as stated in Note 2.b).

 

Acquisition of farmland in Bolivia

 

On June 8, 2011, the Company acquired “4 Vientos” farm, an approximately 2,660 hectares property, located in  provincial Obispo Santiesteban del Departamento de Santa Cruz, Bolivia, suitable for sugarcane cultivation for US$ 8.4 million. The Company paid US$2 million at the signing date of the contract and the balance will be paid in four installments through October 2012.

 

In addition, the Company acquired “La Primavera” farm, an approximately 2,340 hectares property located in provincia de Sara, Cantón Palometas, Bolivia, devoted to soybean cultivation. The total price was US$ 5 million, of which US$ 1.7 million was paid on the signing date of the contract and the balance will be paid in four half-yearly consecutive installments through June 2013.

 

Acquisition of farmland in Mendoza

 

On March 2, 2011, the Company acquired, with Zander Express S.A., a rural property composed by thirteen plots of land located in the district of Perdriel, department of Luján de Cuyo, in the province of Mendoza. Following this acquisition, Cresud holds an undivided interest of 40% on each and every real estate asset whereas Zander Express S.A. holds the remaining 60%. The total price agreed upon for this transaction is US$ 4.0 million; as a result, Cresud has paid the amount of US$ 1.6 million which had already been paid before execution of the conveyance deed.

 

Investment in Cactus

 

On December 23, 2010, the Company made a capital contribution of Ps. 16 million to Cactus. Thus, our direct interest increased to 80%. On that same date, Cactus’s Shareholders Meeting approved the capitalization of this contribution as follows: capital increase of Ps. 6.9 million with an additional paid-in capital of Ps. 9.1 million.

 

Investment in FyO.Com

 

On September 30, 2010, the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting of FyO.Com decided to approve a capital increase for up to Ps. 5,925, related to issuing 538,613 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1, plus an additional paid-in capital for Ps. 5,386. In such sense, the Company subscribed shares for Ps. 4,467, of which Ps. 3,541 was made by the conversion of debt into equity and the difference for Ps. 926 was paid in cash. As a result of the transaction the Company´s interest amounted to 65.85% since September 30, 2010 and remains unchanged at the end of this year.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements(continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

 

Northagro S.A., Agrotech S.A. and Pluriagro S.A.

 

As per Bolivian law, entities must legally have a minimum of three shareholders. To comply with this requirement, in September 2010, the Company formed three subsidiaries, namely Northagro S.A., Agrotech S.A. and Pluriagro S.A. These entities were formed with nominal capital contributions, and their only assets are an interest in some of the Bolivian subsidiaries of the Company.

 

B.               Real Estate Business

 

Acquisition of Unicity S.A

 

On September 1, 2010, IRSA acquired 100% of Unicity for US$ 2.5 million in cash and the forgiveness of the debt Unicity had with the IRSA for US$ 9.1 million. Unicity is a holding company whose only asset is a 10% interest in Solares de Santa Maria SA ("Solares"), which in turn has only one asset being an undeveloped parcel of land. The IRSA was the owner of the remaining interest in Solares. As a result, the Company has the 100% interest in the land as of June 30, 2011.

 

Purchase of Banco de Crédito & Securitización (“BACS”) shares

 

On March 10, 2011, IRSA signed an stock purchase agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) for a total of 796,875 common shares, which represents a 1.28% of BACS capital stock in an aggregate amount of US$ 0.32 million, US$ 0.06 million of which were paid upon execution of the agreement, and the balance of US$ 0.26 million (supported by respective promissory notes) are to be repaid at the time of closing of the transaction, that is within 12 business days as from approval of the transaction by the BCRA, which is still pending.

 

Acquisition of shares of Banco Hipotecario S.A.

 

During the last fiscal years and in the current fiscal year, the Company has been conducting various purchase and sale transactions of BHSA shares, as a result of which, as of June 30, 2011, the Company´s ownership interest in BHSA is 29.77% of BHSA´s capital stock (without considering treasury shares). (See Note 20).

 

Caballito plot of land (TGLT S.A.)

 

On June 29, 2011, IRSA and TGLT entered into an agreement to barter a plot of land located in the neighborhood of Caballito in the city of Buenos Aires for future units to be constructed by TGLT on the land. The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 12.8 million. TGLT plans to construct an apartment building with residential offices and parking space. In consideration, TGLT paid US$ 0.2 million in cash and may transfer IRSA: (i) a number of apartments to be determined, which represents in all 23.10% of the square meters of the saleable houses; (ii) a number to be determined of complementary units (garages), which represents in all 21.10% of the square meters of the garages; and (iii) in case TGLT builds complementary storage rooms, a number to be determined, which represents 21.10% of the quare meters of the storage rooms; of the future real estate that shall form part of the s project.

 

TGLT is committed to build, finish and obtain authorization for the three buildings that shall make up the building project, within 36 to 48 months, To secure performance of obligations assumed by TGLT under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in favor of the Company.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

Purchase and sale of APSA´s Notes

 

On October 12, 2010, the Company sold APSA’s Series I negotiable obligations through the secondary market for a nominal value of US$ 39.6 million that it had been acquired in the course of fiscal 2009. The total amount collected from the transaction was US$ 38.1 million. The difference has been treated as an implicit financial cost of the transaction, which shall accrue and be amortized against income over the term of the notes.

 

Acquisition of Hersha Hospitality Trust (“Hersha”)

 

In October 2010, REIG purchased 2,952,625 additional shares of Hersha’s common stock for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 17.1 million.

 

During December 2010, March and June 2011, IRSA through its subsidiaries sold 1,500,000, 738,800 and 303,579 common shares, respectively, in Hersha for a total of US$ 16.1 million, which resulted in approximately US$ 11.5 million gain.

 

As of June 30, 2011 IRSA´s direct and indirect interest in Hersha represents 9.18%. On the other hand, upon exercise of the call option and assuming any Company´s interest is not diluted due to newly issued shares, IRSA´s interest in Hersha would be 12.13%. IRSA accounts for its investment in Hersha at cost while the call option has been accounted for at its fair value.

 

Acquisition of Lipstick building, New York

 

In July 2008, the Company (through its subsidiaries) acquired a 30% interest in “Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC” (“Metropolitan”), a Delaware-based limited liability company and ultimate parent company of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC (“Metropolitan Leasehold”). The main asset of Metropolitan Leasehold is a rental office building in New York City known as the “Lipstick Building” and the debt related to that asset. The framework included the following: (i) a put right exercisable until July 2011 to sell a 50% of the interest acquired at the same value paid plus interest at 4.5% per annum and (ii) a right of first offer to acquire a 60% portion of the 5% interest of the certain shareholders. The total price paid was US$ 22.6 million.

 

During 2009 in the context of the financial crisis Metropolitan incurred in significant losses due to impairment recognized in connection with the building. Since the Company’s share in Metropolitan’s losses exceeded its equity interest; the Company recognized a zero value on its investment although a liability of US$ 1.5 million which represented the Company’s maximum commitment to fund Metropolitan’s operations.

 

On November 16, 2010, Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC presented a plan of reorganization. The plan provides among other things the liquidation of Metropolitan and the issuance of new membership interest of Metropolitan Leasehold, the reorganized debtor, in favor of New Lipstick LLC, (the “New Metropolitan Leasehold Holding Company”).

 

In December 2010, the negotiations geared towards restructuring the amounts of the mortgage granted by the Royal Bank of Canada came to a successful conclusion. The debt was reduced from US$ 210.0 million to US$ 130.0 million (excluding accrued interest) at a Libor plus 400 basic points rate, which may not exceed a maximum rate of 6.25% and with a maturity date fixed at seven years. The junior indebtedness to Goldman, Sachs & Co.,

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

which had amounted to US$ 45.0 million (excluding accrued interest), was cancelled through a US$ 2.25 million payment.

 

Metropolitan Leasehold will maintain the existing ground leases in the same terms and conditions in which they had been initially agreed upon, for a remaining 66 years’ term. The final consent to this restructuring has already been tendered by all the parties concerned and the closing was consummated on December 30, 2010, as that is when the company New Lipstick LLC (“New Lipstick”), the New Metropolitan Leasehold Holding Company, made a US$ 15.0 million principal payment as downpayment of the newly restructured mortgage debt, thus reducing it from US$ 130.0 million to US$ 115.0 million.

 

As a consequence of said reorganization, the Company has indirectly – through New Lipstick – increased its equity interest in the Lipstick Building to 49%. This increase originated in a US$ 15.3 million capital contribution and in the fact that the put option for 50% of the shareholding initially acquired in Metropolitan, which had amounted to approximately US$ 11.3 million plus accrued interest, has been rendered ineffectual. Besides, the above-mentioned commitment, for US$ 1.5 million, ceased to be in effect.

 

Purchase of shares of TGLT S.A.  

 

On November 4, 2010, APSA acquired 5,214,662 shares of common stock of TGLT S.A. (“TGLT”) following its initial public offering for Ps. 47.1 million in cash.

 

APSA acquired additional shares of TGLT amounting to 42,810, 98,000 and 876,474 common shares between December 2010 and April 2011. APSA invested a total of Ps. 56.3 million to acquire the shares. Additionally, in December 2010, the Company acquired 9,598 non endorsable, registered, common shares, with right to one vote each and representative of 0.01% of TGLT S.A.’s capital stock. The total price paid was Ps. 0.1 million. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has an 8.87% interest in TGLT.

 

Acquisition of facilities located in San Martín  

 

On March 31, 2011, IRSA, through its 50% interest in a jointly controlled entity, Quality Invest S.A. ("Quality"), purchased the industrial plant owned by Nobleza Piccardo SAIC ("Nobleza"), a major tobacco company in Argentina. The industrial plant is located in San Martin, Province of Buenos Aires, and is suitable for redevelopment into multiple uses. The Company executed the deeds of title on May 31, 2011.

 

The purchase price was US$ 33.0 million, of which US$ 9.9 million was already paid and the balance will be paid as from May 31, 2012 in three equal and consecutive annual installments plus interest at 7.5% per annum. The assets have been mortgaged securing the debt.

 

Nobleza sold the plant as part of its plan of relocating its operations. As part of the agreement, Nobleza requested the plant to be leased back to it for a maximum period of three years thus allowing it enough time to gradually moving its operations to the new site.

 

On April 11, 2011, Quality requested the Comisión Nacional de defensa de la Competencia(“CNDC”), the National Commission of Competition in Argentina, to issue an advisory opinion on the obligation to notify the operation or not. The CNDC stated that there was an obligation to notify the situation, but the Company filed an appeal against this decision.

 

As of the date these financial statements are issued, the resolution of the appeal is pending.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

Acquisition of Metroshop´s shares

 

On January 13, 2011, APSA purchased 18,400,000 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1 each and entitled to one vote per Class B share, representing 50% of Metroshop’s common capital stock. As of June 30, 2011 the Company has 100% of Metroshop´s common capital stock. See the section Disposals for details on the disposal of main assets of Metroshop.

 

Acquisition of Soleil Factory shopping center business

 

On July 1, 2010, APSA and INCSA executed the definitive agreement pursuant to which the business comprising of a building and other fixed assets was transferred to APSA. The transaction excluded any receivable or payable arising out of INCSA business prior to the transaction and also excluded a building, which currently is being operated as a hypermarket within the same premises. INCSA transferred the deed of title to the Company on August 3, 2011. The transaction was filed with the CNDC, which authorized on April 12, 2011. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.

 

Furthermore, on December 28, 2007, APSA and INCSA had signed a letter of intent to acquire, build and manage a commercial center in a plot of land owned by INCSA, located in the City of San Miguel de Tucumán, Province of Tucumán. This transaction was dependent on the acquisition of the Soleil Factory business. Upon completion of the acquisition of the Soleil Factory on July 1, 2010, APSA was obligated to commence the works on May 2, 2011. However, INCSA must comply with certain obligations prior to the commencement of the works, such as (i) delivery of the title deed of the plot of land and (ii) transfer of rights and permits on the architectural project to APSA. As of the date of theses Financial Statements, these obligations have not been fulfilled and works have not commenced.

 

On August 3, 2011, INCSA granted APSA the conveyance for the property, and APSA paid the US$ 1 million which was agreed to be paid on that date. At the same time, APSA granted a first-grade mortgage on the property to secure payment of the balance (US$ 12.6 million) plus interest.

 

Acquisition of a building located at 183 Madison Avenue, New York, NY  

 

On August 26, 2010, IRSA together with some U.S. partners, executed an acquisition of a real estate property located at 183 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, through Rigby 183 LLC (“Rigby 183”).

 

The building is located in a Manhattan area known as “Midtown South”, at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 34th Street.

 

The transaction was closed on December 15, 2010 and the price paid by Rigby 183 was US$ 85.1 million, such payment has been structured through a financing of US$ 40.0 million obtained by Rigby 183 and the amount of US$ 45.1 million paid in cash. Moreover, Rigby 183 has obtained and additional financing of US$ 10.0 million, in order to perform refurbishments and improvements on the building, which is being disbursed according to the works progress.

 

As of the date of the acquisition, IRSA had a 57% of indirect interest in Rigby 183 through two wholly-owned subsidiaries and made capital contributions for a total of US$ 27.3 million.

 

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f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

Also, IRSA exercised joint control over Rigby 183 due to a mayor decision agreement between partners.

 

On March 31, 2011, the Company sold 8% of its interest in Rigby 183, owned by Real Estate Strategies LLC (“RES”), a company indirectly controlled through Tyrus, in the amount of US$ 3.8 million. As a result, the Company has a 49% interest in Rigby 183 through IMadison LLC (“IMadison”), as of June 30, 2011.

 

There are several landmark buildings in the area, such as the Empire State Building, Macy´s Herald Square and Madison Square Garden. This commercial property will be used for rentals of office space and retail stores in the lowest of its 18 stories. Its net leasable area is approximately 22,000 square meters.

 

Barter agreement with TGLT S.A.

 

On October 13, 2010, APSA and TGLT, a real estate developer in Argentina, entered into an agreement to barter a plot of land located in Beruti 3351/59 in the city of Buenos Aires for monetary consideration and future units to be constructed by TGLT on the land. The transaction was subject to certain precedent conditions including the completion by TGLT of its initial public offering. The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 18.8 million. TGLT plans to construct an apartment building with residential and commercial parking space. In consideration, TGLT may transfer APSA (i) a number of apartments to be determined representing 17.33% of the saleable square meters occupied by apartment units of the future building; (ii) a number of parking spaces to be determined representing 15.82% of the saleable square meters occupied by parking space of the future building; (iii) all spaces reserved for commercial parking in the future building and (iv) the amount of US$ 10.7 million payable upon delivering the deeds of title on the land. TGLT completed its initial public offering in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange on October 29, 2010. Therefore; the precedent condition for the transaction was fulfilled on that date. TGLT paid the US$ 10.7 million on November 5, 2010. On December 16, 2010, it was executed the title deed to the Beruti plot of land.

 

To secure performance of obligations assumed by TGLT S.A. under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in favor of APSA.

 

On June 9, 2011, the Administrative and Tax Contentious Law Court No. 9 of the City of Buenos Aires issued a precautionary measure in the lawsuit “Asociación Amigos Alto Palermo vs. the Government of the City of Buenos Aires for Amparo”, which ruled the suspension of the works. (See Note 28).

 

Acquisition of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.´s shares  

 

On June 15, 2011, APSA acquired from Boldt S.A. and Inverama S.L., two unrelated companies, 50% interest in the capital stock of NPSF (33.34% direct and 16.66% through Torodur S.A.), a company who acts as a lessee of a property built and operated as a shopping center in the port of the city of Santa Fe, Province of Santa Fe.

 

APSA made a down payment of US$ 0.377 million and will settle the remaining balance in 24 monthly non-interest bearing installments with the last installment due on February 2013.

 

The acquisition was contingent upon the approvals by the Ente Regulador del Puerto de Santa Fe (Regulatory Entity of the Port of Santa Fe) and the Caja de Asistencia Social Lotería de Santa Fe which were obtained subsequent to year-end, on August 18, 2011. As of June 30,

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

2011, the payments were recognized under Non-current Investments included in the line item “Advance payments for the acquisition of shares”.

 

Shopping Neuquén project

 

On July 5, 2010 APSA commenced the development of the shopping mall and the hypermarket.

 

Additionally, on November 8, 2010, Shopping Neuquén S.A. was served notice of a court resolution establishing the amount of legal costs and fees to be paid by Shopping Neuquén S.A. related to prior litigation with the Municipality. As of the date of these financial statement, this resolution is not firm and Shopping Neuquén S.A. is currently evaluating its courses of action.

 

On April 15, 2011, Shopping Neuquén S.A. entered into an agreement with Gensar S.A. ("Gensar"), an unrelated third party developer, pursuant to which Gensar acquired the right to purchase one plot of land of the project adjacent to the place where the shopping center is being developed. Gensar committed to construct and operate a hypermarket. APSA transferred possession of the land in April 2011. On September 16, 2011, the public deed for the property of the mentioned lot was granted in favor of Gensar S.A., whose record is pending before the corresponding Real Estate Registry.

 

Paraná plot of land

 

On August 12, 2010, APSA acquired a 10,022 square meter property in the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina for US$ 0.5 million. APSA paid US$ 0.15 million and the remaining balance of US$ 0.35 million will be paid at the time the title is obtained.

 

According to the agreement, the deeds of title will be transferred within 60 days as from the date on which (i) APSA obtains the required municipal permits, or (ii) the seller obtains the lot subdivision, whichever occurs later. None of these conditions have occurred as of the date of these financial statements. On March 18, 2011, the Municipality of Parana granted a preclearance to construct a shopping mall on the premises, although definitive permits are still pending.

 

Acquisition of real estate assets in Uruguay  

 

On December 17, 2010, IRSA and Cyrela signed a stock purchase agreement whereby a 50% interest in Liveck’s capital stock was reacquired from Cyrela for US$ 2.7 million. This amount is equivalent to the contributions made in Liveck by Cyrela. Therefore, IRSA´s interest in Liveck amounted to 100% (through Tyrus).

 

As part of the agreement, IRSA agreed to hold Cyrela harmless in the event of claims asserted by Zetol’s sellers. Besides, if within a term of 24 months as from the date of the agreement Cyrela were not released from the guarantee tendered in favor of the above-mentioned sellers, IRSA will be obliged to post a new guarantee in favor of Cyrela, equivalent to 45% of the price balance, interest thereon and the option rights to which Zetol’s sellers are entitled.

 

Year ended June 30, 2010

 

A.    Agriculture business

 

Expanding business into the Republic of Paraguay

 

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f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

 

Under the Option Agreement described in Note 2.f) below, on March 19, 2010, Cresca purchased from Casado 3,614 hectares for US$ 1.3 million payable as follows: US$ 0.3 million paid on March 23, 2010; US$ 0.5 million were paid on December 1, 2010 and US$ 0.5 million, on March 1, 2011.

 

Finally, on June 29, 2010, the title deed was executed for 3,646 hectares.

 

As agreed in the Option Agreement, Cresca S.A. paid Carlos Casado S.A. US$ 350 per hectare; the last payment was made on March 4, 2011.

 

Purchase of shares of IRSA

 

During the year ended June 30, 2010, the Company acquired 10,667,870 additional shares of IRSA for US$ 7.1 million, increasing the direct interest to 57.49% as of June 30, 2010.

 

Purchase of shares of BrasilAgro

 

During the year ended June 30, 2010, the Company acquired 2,395,400 additional shares of BrasilAgro for US$ 15.2 million, increasing its equity interest to 23.24%.

 

Acquisition of additional interest BrasilAgro

 

On April 28, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement (the ¨Agreement”) with Tarpon (Founding Partner of BrasilAgro), to acquire BrasilAgro´s shares and warrants (9,581,750 shares and 64,000 first issue warrants and 64,000 second issue warrants) for a total purchase price of Brazilian Reais 131.4 million. The Agreement was subject to certain closing conditions including but not limited to implementation of an ADR program by BrasilAgro. These closing conditions were consummated. The Company has granted a first degree pledge on certain amount of shares and warrants the Company has in BrasilAgro to secure the transaction.

 

Once the transaction is consummated, Tarpon will no longer be a shareholder in BrasilAgro. Notwithstanding this transaction, Mr. Elie Horn and Cape Town LLC have expressed their intentions to remain as shareholders of BrasilAgro.

 

Concession of rights and pledge to sell shares

 

During last quarter of year 2010, an agreement was executed by which the Company assigned all equity and political rights related to 2,276,534 shares of BrasilAgro to a non related third party for two years. The agreement also provides a promise to sell, under which the assignee may at any time request the sale of BM&FBOVESPA’s shares or the transfer of shares on its behalf.

 

In consideration for granting such rights, the Company was paid a fixed value of US$ 0.8 million and additionally, in the event the assignee requested the sale or transfer of share, it should paid US$ 7.15 per share sold or transferred.

 

B.   Real Estate Business

 

Acquisition of Hersha Hospitality Trust (“Hersha”)  

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

On August 4, 2009, the Company, through its indirect subsidiary Real Estate Investment Group L.P. (REIG) acquired 5.7 million shares (representing approximately 10.4% of Hersha’s common stock), and a call option that matures on August 4, 2014 to purchase an additional 5.7 million shares at an exercise price of US$ 3.00 per share. Under the agreement, if starting on August 4, 2011 the quoted market price of Hersha’s share were to exceed US$ 5.00 per share during 20 consecutive trading sessions, Hersha may settle the call option by issuing and delivering a variable amount of shares to be determined in accordance with certain market values.

 

The total purchase price paid was US$ 14.3 million. As part of the agreement, the Company’s Chairman and CEO Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, has been appointed to Hersha’s Board of Trustees.

 

In January, March and October 2010, the Company through its subsidiaries purchased 11,606,542 additional shares of Hersha’s common stock, for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 47.9 million (4,789,917 shares at US$ 3.00 per share; 3,864,000 at US$ 4.25 per share and 2,952,625 at US$5.80 per share, respectively).

 

During quarters ended on December 2010, March and June 2011, the Company through its subsidiaries sold 1,500,000; 738,800 and 303,579 common shares in Hersha, respectively, for a total of US$ 16.1 million, which resulted in approximately US$ 11.5 million gain.

 

As of June 30, 2011 the Company´s direct and indirect interest in Hersha amounts to 9.18%. If the call option was exercised and the Company´s interest was not diluted due to newly issued shares, the Company´s interest in Hersha would be 12.13%. The Company accounts for its investment in Hersha at cost while the call option has been accounted for at its fair value.

 

Hersha is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the “HT” symbol that holds majority interests in 78 hotels throughout the United States of America totaling approximately 10,443 rooms. These hotels are rated as “select service” and “upscale hotels” and they are mainly located in the Northeast coast of the US, including New York, New Jersey, Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, whilst a few are located in northern California and some others in Arizona. These properties are operated under franchises that are leaders and enjoy widespread recognition in their markets, such as Marriot International, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Global Hyatt Corporation and Choice Hotels International.

 

In May 2010, the Company acquired a 100% stake in Torodur S.A.’s capital stock for US$ 0.01 million. Later on, the Company transferred a 2% ownership interest to CAM Communications LP (Bermudas) and CAM Communications LP (Delaware), equally, at cost.

 

In June 2011, the Company concluded the sale and transfer of shares of Torodur S.A, for US$ 0.002 million to APSA. As a consequence, as of June 30, 2011 the Company does not have any direct holding in Torodur S.A.

 

On the same date, CAM Communications LP (Bermudas) and CAM Communications LP (Delaware) sold to APSA their holding in Torodur S.A.

 

Acquisition of Torodur S.A.

 

In May 2010, the Company acquired a 100% stake in Torodur S.A.’s capital stock for US$ 0.01 million. Later on, the Company transferred a 2% ownership interest to CAM Communications LP (Bermudas) and CAM Communications LP (Delaware), equally, at cost.

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

In June 2011, the Company concluded the sale and transfer of shares of Torodur S.A, for US$ 0.002 million to APSA. As a consequence, as of June 30, 2011 the Company does not have any direct holding in Torodur S.A.

 

On the same date, CAM Communications LP (Bermudas) and CAM Communications LP (Delaware) sold to APSA their holding in Torodur S.A.

 

On June 15, 2011, Torodur S.A. acquired 16.66% of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.’s shares for US$ 1.5 million.

 

Acquisition of Tarshop´s shares

 

On October 30, 2009 Tarshop capitalized capital contributions made by APSA increasing the Company’s interest in Tarshop from 93.439% to 98.5878%.

 

Subsequently January 2010, APSA acquired the remaining minority interest in Tarshop for US$ 0.54 million, reaching the 100% of the shareholding interest in Tarshop as of June 30, 2010.

  

Non-Compete Agreement with the former minority shareholder of Tarshop S.A.

 

In January 2010, APSA entered into a non-compete agreement with Mr. León Halac, the minority shareholder of Tarshop pursuant to which Mr. Halac may not conduct in or be related to any business associated with credit card companies other than those currently operating in the business regions where Tarshop operates for a 28 month-period. Additionally, under the agreement, Mr. Halac may not participate in developing any shopping mall of more than 20,000 square meters in the City of Buenos Aires. Alto Palermo S.A. agreed on a price of US$ 2.2 million, of which US$ 0.8 million was payable at execution date and the remaining US$ 1.4 million payable in 28 consecutive monthly installments through the termination date of the agreement on April 30, 2013.

 

Acquisition of Catalinas Norte plot of land

 

In December 2009 the Company acquired through a public auction an undeveloped plot of land of 3,649 square meters located in the area known as Catalinas Norte in the City of Buenos Aires for a total purchase price of Ps. 95.0 million fully paid as of June 30, 2010.

 

Acquisition of additional shares of Alto Palermo S.A.

 

In January 2010, the Company entered into a purchase option for the acquisition of the 29.55% minority interest in Alto Palermo held by Parque Arauco S.A. (PASA) together with PASA’s interest in the Series I Convertible Notes issued by Alto Palermo, for a nominal value of US$ 15.5 million.

 

The purchase option originally expired on August 31, 2010 and had been set at US$ 126.0 million. As a security for the option, the Company paid a non-refundable amount of US$ 6.0 million to PASA as of June 30, 2010.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors resolved to exercise the option on October 15, 2010 cancelling the outstanding amount of US$ 120.0 million and thus increasing the Company’s interest in Alto Palermo to 94.89% as of the date of issuance of these financial statements.

 

Acquisition of shares of Banco Hipotecario S.A. (BHSA)

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

IRSA acquired 100,417,816 additional shares of BHSA for Ps. 118.7 million of which Ps. 112.6 million were paid in cash as of June 30, 2010. The transaction generated a gain of Ps. 70.4 million.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, IRSA holds a 29.77% and 28.03% in BHSA (without considering treasury shares), respectively.

 

Tender Offer for the acquisition of Telecom Argentina

 

The Company participated together with other bidders, in a tender offer procedure for the acquisition of the 50% stake held by Telecom Italia SpA. and Telecom Italia International N.V. (Grupo Telecom Italia) in Sofora Telecomunicaciones S.A. (“Sofora”) and of a purchase option for the remaining 50% stake held by Sofora. Sofora indirectly holds the majority shareholding in Telecom Argentina, one of the major telecommunications carriers in Argentina. To that end, on June 4, 2010, the Company submitted an offer and a letter of credit for US$ 50.0 million for the benefit of Grupo Telecom Italia. The Company had guaranteed the offer through a pledge over the Company´s shares in Hersha and approximately US$ 43.5 million in APSA´s Negotiable Obligations. In later July 2010, Grupo Telecom Italia decided not to proceed with the sale of Sofora and the transaction was aborted. Any pledge was lifted.

 

Acquisition of real estate assets in Uruguay

 

In December 2009, the Company acquired from an unrelated party a parcel of land for US$ 2.7 million, of which US$ 0.3 million has been paid with the remaining balance to be settled through the delivery of housing units and/or storefronts to be constructed on the site equivalent to about 8% of the commercial value of the units of Sector B.

 

In February 2010, the Company acquired parcels of land for US$ 1.0 million, of which US$ 0.15 million has been paid with the balance to be settled in 3 consecutive and equal installments maturing on December 31, 2011, June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2014. Outstanding balances accrue interest at an annual fixed rate of 3%, payable quarterly and in arrears as from December 31, 2009.

 

Acquisition of shares of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.

 

On November 27, 2009, APSA acquired 80 % of the share capital of Arcos for a purchase price determined as follows: (i) a fixed price of US$ 4.3 million for 40% of the stock and (ii) a fixed price of US$ 0.84 million plus a determinable price equivalent to 20% of the investment required to develop the project up to maximum of US$ 6.9 million for the other 40% of the stock. As of June 30, 2011, APSA paid US$ 4.4 million. The remaining unpaid balance is comprised of the following: (i) US$ 1 million due on November 27, 2011 and (ii) 10% of any increase in Arcos del Gourmet S.A.’s common stock.

 

On June 25, 2010, APSA and certain of the minority shareholders entered into an option agreement to acquire the 17.54% minority interest in Arcos for an aggregate price of US$ 1.4 million. The option price paid was US$ 0.4 million. The option was subject to certain conditions including but not limited to that ONABE launches a bidding process for the sale of the concessioned assets over which APSA had a preemptive right. The option expired on April 30, 2011 upon the conditions not being fulfilled. The Company charged the cost of the option to income under “Other income (expenses), net”.

 

Purchase of Conil S.A.´s shares

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

On October 21, 2009, the Company acquired a 50% interest in Conil for US$ 0.3 million, fullypaid as of June 30, 2010.

 

The main asset of Conil is a 2,471 square meter undeveloped parcel of land located in Avellaneda, Province of Buenos Aires.

 

Panamerican Mall S.A. (PAMSA)

 

PAMSA, a company organized in November 2006 between APSA and Centro Comercial Panamericano S.A. (CCP), with 80% and 20% interests, respectively, has developed a commercial venture comprising a shopping center, a hypermarket and an office building in the Saavedra neighborhood in the City of Buenos Aires City. During May 2009, “Dot Baires” and the hypermarket were opened while multiplex cinema was opened in early July. The office building is at the completion stage. Construction is being carried out by Constructora San José Argentina S.A., a company related to CCP.

 

Dot Baires Shopping has 4 levels and 3 basements, a covered area of 173,000 square meters, out of which 49,731 are square meters of gross leasable area and includes 153 stores, a hypermarket, a 10 theater multiplex cinemas and parking space for 2,200 automobiles.

 

Total contributions to this project made by the shareholders amounted to Ps. 557.0 million and Ps. 532.4 million as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Year ended June 30, 2009

 

A.        Agriculture business

 

Purchase of shares of BrasilAgro

 

The Company acquired 2,776,000 additional shares of BrasilAgro for Ps. 25.5 million in cash, increasing its equity interest from 14.39% to 19.14% as of June 30, 2009.

 

International expansion into Bolivia and Uruguay

 

As part of the Company´s business plans, the Company started its international expansion into Bolivia and Uruguay in order to replicate its Agriculture business in those countries.

 

Accordingly, the Company, formed several wholly owned entities in Bolivia and acquired one entity in Uruguay. These entities in Bolivia started acquiring land for agricultural exploitation.

 

In October 2008, the Company acquired Helmir S.A., a Shell Company located in Uruguay for the minimis consideration whose corporate purpose is broad.

 

Acquisitions of farmland in Bolivia 

 

On July 28, 2008, the Company acquired several properties in Bolivia as further described below:

 

The Company acquired "Las Londras" farm, a 4,566 hectare property located in the Province of Guarayos, Bolivia for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 11.4 million of which US$ 8.9 million was paid in cash. The outstanding balance was paid on February 15, 2011.

 

 

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The Company acquired "San Cayetano" and "San Rafael" farms, 883 hectares and a 2,969 hectares properties, respectively, located in the Province of Guarayos, Bolivia for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 8.8 million of which US$ 6.9 million was paid in cash. The outstanding balance was paid on November, 2010.

 

The Company acquired "La Fon Fon" farm, a 3,748 hectare property located in the Province of Obispo Santiesteban, Bolivia for an aggregate purchase price of US$ 8.6 million of which US$ 6.7 million was paid in cash. The outstanding balance was paid on November, 2010.

 

Expanding business into the Republic of Paraguay  

 

The Company initiated an international expansion in the agriculture and livestock businesses in South America. In this context, in September 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Carlos Casado S.A. (“Casado”) to jointly conduct business in Paraguay. Casado is an unrelated Argentine company conducting business in Southern Paraguay.

 

The Company and Casado formed Cresca S.A. ("Cresca"), a company incorporated under the laws of Paraguay, where each party holds a 50% interest. In turn, the Company entered into a 10-year Advisory Agreement with Cresca (the "Agreement") under which the Company advises Cresca on its agricultural, livestock and forestry business in Paraguay. Eventually, the agreement can be extended to cover up to 100,000 hectares of land in Paraguay to be purchased pursuant to an option granted by Carlos Casado to Cresca.

 

The Agreement can be automatically renewed for two additional 10-year periods at the end of the original term and subsequently renewed thereafter.

 

The Company acquired from Casado a 50% undivided interest in 41,931 hectares of land in Southern Paraguay for total consideration of US$ 5.2 million. Immediately following the acquisition, the Company contributed the property to Cresca in exchange for its ownership interest. Casado, in turn, contributed the remaining 50% undivided interest in the property. The Company's aggregate contributions to Cresca amounted to US$ 5.2 million derived from the in kind contribution of the property.

 

Investment in Cactus Argentina S.A.

 

This amount was fully paid as of June 30, 2010.

 

B.         Real Estate Business

 

Purchase of shares of IRSA

 

The Company acquired 78,181,444 additional shares of IRSA amounting to US$ 47.4 million, increasing its direct interest to 55.64% as of June 30, 2009.

 

Acquisition of Metropolitan

 

In July 2008, IRSA International LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IRSA (through Tyrus S.A.), acquired a 30% equity interest in Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC (“Metropolitan”), a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of New York, United States of America, whose net asset comprised of a building known as the Lipstick Building in Manhattan and associated debt. The purchase price was US$ 22.6 million in cash.

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

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The transaction also included (i) a put right exercisable through July 2011 to sell 50% of the interest acquired (ie. 15%) at a price equivalent to the amount paid plus interest at 4.5% per annum; and (ii) a right of first offer for the purchase of 60% of the 5% held by another party (i.e. 3%).

 

Due to the international credit crisis and real estate business contraction in the United States, Metropolitan recorded impairment charges in connection with the Lipstick Building. IRSA´s share in the loss exceeded the net book value of the investment. Accordingly, IRSA valued the investment at zero as of June 30, 2010 while recognized a liability of US$ 1.5 million related to the maximum amount committed by IRSA to fund Metropolitan operations if required.

 

Acquisition of shares of Banco Hipotecario

 

The Company acquired additional shares in BHSA for Ps. 107.6 million, of which Ps. 28.8 million were paid in fiscal year 2009 and the outstanding balance (Ps. 78.8 million) was paid in July 2009. This transaction generated a gain of Ps. 133.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

Acquisition of companies in Uruguay

 

IRSA acquired a 100% interest in Liveck S.A. (“Liveck”), a shell company located in Uruguay, for “de minimis” consideration.

 

Simultaneously, Liveck acquired a 90% interest in two companies, Zetol S.A. (Zetol) and Vista al Muelle S.A. (Vista al Muelle), both property owners in the Canelones Department, Uruguay. The remaining 10% interest is held by a third party, Banzey S.A. (Banzey). IRSA intends to develop a residential and commercial complex.

 

The price for the purchase of Zetol was US$ 7.0 million, of which US$ 2.0 million were paid as of June 30, 2009, while the outstanding balance is to be paid in 5 installments of US$ 1.0 million each plus interest at an annual interest rate of 3.5% within a maximum term of 93 months counted as from the date of acquisition of the Company. Payment of Zetol shares may be settled at the option of the sellers through the transfer of title on the future units to be built on the site representative of 12% of the total marketable square meters.

 

The price for the purchase of Vista al Muelle was US$ 0.83 million and accrued an annual 8% compensatory interest rate on the outstanding amounts. As of September 10, 2010, it was completely paid.

 

As collateral for payment, IRSA has tendered a surety bond guaranteeing payment of 45% of the outstanding balance, interest thereon and the option rights of the sellers.

 

As part of the purchase of Zetol and Vista al Muelle, Liveck and Banzey entered into an agreement pursuant to which IRSA agreed to purchase and the later agreed to sell the 10% interest in the companies on July 11, 2011, provided there is no shareholders agreement signed before July 1, 2011.

 

In June 2009, IRSA sold 50% of its stake in Liveck to Cyrela for US$ 1.3 million.

 

In December 2009, Vista al Muelle acquired other properties totaling US$ 2.7 million in exchange for a US$ 0.3 million down payment, with the balance to be cancelled through the delivery of home units and/or stores to be built and equivalent to 12% out of 65.54% of the sum of the prices of all of the units covered by the Launching Price List for Sector B (the parties have already signed a plat of subdivision to this end).

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

 

In February 2010, it acquired additional real estate for a total of US$ 1.0 million in exchange for a down payment of US$ 0.15 million with the balance to be paid in 3 consecutive and equal installments maturing on December 31, 2011, June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2014 and accruing an annual 3% interest rate on the outstanding balance, payable quarterly and on arrears as from December 31, 2009.

 

Paraná plot of land

 

On June 30, 2009, APSA signed a Letter of Intent with an unrelated party to purchase a 10,022 square meter property in the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Rios, Argentina. APSA intends to construct a shopping center on the site. On August 12, 2010, the agreement was closed.

 

On August 12, 2010, APSA acquired a 10,022 square meter property in the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina for US$ 0.5 million. APSA paid US$ 0.15 million and the remaining balance of US$ 0.35 million will be paid at the time the title is obtained.

 

According to the agreement, the deeds of title will be transferred within 60 days as from the date on which (i) APSA obtains the required municipal permits, or (ii) the seller obtains the lot subdivision, whichever occurs later. None of these conditions have occurred as of the date of these financial statements. On March 18, 2011, the Municipality of Parana granted a preclearance to construct a shopping mall on the premises, although definitive permits are still pending.

 

Purchase of Anchorena building  

 

On August 7, 2008, the Company signed an agreement by which it acquired functional units number one and two with an area of 2,267.5 square meters and 608.4 square meters respectively, located at Dr. Tomás Manuel de Anchorena street No. 665, 667, 669 and 671, between Tucumán and Zelaya streets. The total agreed-upon price amounts to US$ 2 million which has been paid on January 15, 2009 when the title deed was signed.

 

On August 7, 2008, the Company signed an agreement by which it acquired the functional unit number three covering a surface area of 988 sq. located in Dr. Tomás Manuel de Anchorena street numbers 665, 667, 669 and 671, between Tucumán and Zelaya streets. The total agreed-upon price amounts to US$ 1.3 million which has been paid on January 15, 2009 when the title deed was signed.

 

As of June 30, 2009 the total amount paid for the acquired functional units above mentioned was US$ 3.3 million.

 

Barter transaction with CYRSA S.A.

 

On July 21, 2008, the Company entered into a barter agreement with Cyrsa S.A. (“Cyrsa”) (a company over which our controlling shareholder, IRSA, has a 50% interest) pursuant to which the Company, subject to certain closing conditions, would surrender to Cyrsa its right toconstruct a building over a preexisting structure (owned by a third party) in exchange for de minimis cash and 25% of the housing units in the future building. The total fair value of the transaction is US$ 5.9 million. On December 17, 2010, the Company and Cyrsa signed an agreement in order to finish the barter commitment.

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

f)     Acquisitions and development of businesses (continued)

 

Barter with Condominios del Alto S.A.

 

On November 27, 2008, APSA granted an unrelated party, Condominios del Alto S.A. (“Condominios”), an acquisition option through a barter agreement pursuant to which APSA bartered a plot of land located in Rosario (plot “24”), Province of Santa Fe for future 42 apartments and 47 parking spaces of the total units to be constructed on the land. Under this agreement, APSA will have a 22% of the total square meters covered by the apartments and garages. The total fair value of the transaction is US$ 2.3 million disclosed in the line item “Torres de Rosario under construction” in Note 4.e). As part of the agreement, Condominios paid APSA US$ 0.03 million and assumed certain obligations. Condominios (i) guaranteed the transaction by the assumption of a first degree mortgage on the land in favor of APSA for US$ 2.3 million; (ii) established a security insurance of which APSA will be assignor of the insured amount of US$ 2.3 million; and (iii) the shareholders of Condominios assumed a personal guarantee of the obligations of Condominios. up to the amount of US$ 1.0 million.

 

g)     Dispositions

 

Year ended June 30, 2011

A.                    Agriculture business

 

Sale of farmland in Bolivia

 

The Company has agreed the sale of 910 ha. used for agricultural purposes for a total amount of US$ 3.6 million, generating a profit to Ps. 5.1 million. The Company has received US$ 1 million of the total sale price, and the balance shall be collected in five half-yearly and consecutive installments, being the first due in December 2011 and the last one in December 2013.

 

Sale of “La Juanita” farm  

 

On September 3, 2010, the title deed and conveyance of ownership related to selling the establishment “La Juanita” located in the district of Trenque Lauquen, Province of Buenos Aires, with a surface of 4,302 hectares, was executed. The transaction was upon at US$ 18, 0 million, which had already been collected as of the balance sheet date. The transaction generated a profit to Ps. 49.4 million.

 

Sale of IRSA´s Non-Convertible Notes  

 

During second quarter of fiscal year 2011, Cresud sold in two transactions on the secondary market, IRSA Class I Non-convertible Notes that it held, which accrue interest at fixed rate and fall due in 2017. As these are Non-convertible Notes issued under Regulation S, US Securities Act, transactions were carried out complying with the requirements established in such regulation.

 

On November 29, 2010, the Company sold Non-convertible Notes for a face value of US$ 18,000,000 at an average price of 100.04%. As a result from such sale, Cresud received cash for the principal and accrued interest for US$ 18,471,883.

 

On December 10, 2010, the Company sold Non-convertible Notes for a face value of US$ 15,152,000 at an average price of 100.17%. As a result from such sale, Cresud received cash for the principal and accrued interest for US$ 15,625,791.

 

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2.           Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

g)     Dispositions (continued)

 

B.                    Real Estate Business

 

Sale of Torres Jardín IV

 

On October 25, 2010, IRSA executed a preliminary sales agreement whereby it sold the lot that fronts Gurrachaga street, at 220/254/256 Gurruchaga Street, at the intersection with Murillo street in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Torres Jardín IV). The total price of the transaction had been fixed at US$ 2.9 million and the terms of payment were: US$ 0.9 million to be collected upon signing the preliminary sales agreement and the price balance, US$ 2.0 million, to be collected when possession is conveyed and the title deed over the property is executed, which took place in January 2011.

 

Sale of Rosario plots of land  

 

On April 14, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2A” of a parcel of land located in the District of Rosario, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe for US$ 4.2 million collected in full as of June 30, 2011.

 

On May 3, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2E” for US$ 1.4 million collected in full as of June 30, 2011.

 

On November 10, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2F” for US$ 1.9 million, of which US$ 1.3 million was collected as of June 30, 2011 with the remaining balance collected on July 6, 2011.

 

On December 3, 2010, APSA sold the lots designated as “2B”, “2C” and “2D” for US$ 1.5 million each, of which US$ 3 million was collected in full as of June 30, 2011 and US$ 1.3 million (lot”2D”) will be collected upon execution of the deed of title.

 

Sale of interest stake in Quality

 

On March 31, 2011, IRSA and Palermo Invest S.A. sold to EFESUL S.A. (“EFESUL”) 50% of the capital stock of Quality. As a result of such sale, Quality became jointly controlled by IRSA and EFESUL.

 

Sale of Buildings

 

The Company sold 620 square meters of gross leasable area for Ps. 10.5 million. These sales generated a profit of Ps. 7.3 million.

 

Negotiation between Metroshop and Tarshop

 

On January 13, 2011, and as an action subsequent to the purchase of the remaining 50% of Metroshop’s shares by APSA, Metroshop transferred the following assets to Tarshop:

  

 i)           Receivables from consumption transactions carried out through December 31, 2010 and that are performing or in default for not more than 60 days (both those in Metroshop S.A.’s own portfolio and those assigned to Fideicomiso Financiero Metroshop S.A. Serie XV).

 

ii)           The contractual position in the credit card issuance agreements whose customers did not have as of December 31, 2010 a default for over 60 days in complying with their obligations.

 

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g)     Dispositions (continued)

 

 

 iii)         All credit card customers or accounts and consumer loans.

 

 iv)        Lease agreements on certain branches and their personal property.

  

 v)         Labor agreements for payroll personnel.

 

Sale of plots of land

 

On May 18, 2010 APSA sold two plots of land located at Carlos Gardel Street Nos. 3128 and3134 in the City of Buenos Aires for US$ 0.46 million, which was collected in full at year-end. On July 5, 2010 the deed of title was executed.

 

Sale of APSA´s Notes

 

On October 12, 2010, the Company sold APSA’s Series I negotiable obligations through the secondary market for a nominal value of US$ 39.6 million that it had been acquired in the course of fiscal 2009. The total amount collected from the transaction was US$ 38.1 million.

 

The difference has been treated as an implicit financial cost of the transaction, which shall accrue and be amortized against income over the term of the notes.

 

Sale of 80% equity interest in Tarshop

 

APSA´s Board of Directors approved the sale of a 80% interest in Tarshop to Banco Hipotecario S.A. (“BHSA”) for a sale price of US$ 26.8 million. The transaction was approved by the Banco Central de la República Argentina, and subsequently was closed on September 13, 2010. APSA committed not to compete in the credit card or consumer loan origination business market where Tarshop conducts business for a period of 5 years.

 

Year ended June 30, 2010

 

A.    Agriculture business

 

Sales of farms

 

On June 15, 2010, the Company sold the “TALI SUMAJ” farm (12,701 hectares) located in the Province of Catamarca for US$ 4.8 million generating a profit of US$ 3.2 million.

 

As discussed in Note 14, the farm is subject to pending litigation. The Company committed to carry out all obligations derived from the possible conviction including court expenses. For such purpose, the Company provided a performance bond to secure its obligations on behalf of the purchaser.

 

B.    Real Estate Business

 

Sale of ownership interest in Pereiraola S.A.I.C.I.F. y A. (Pereiraola)

 

In June 2010, the Company sold to an unrelated developer its interest in Pereiraola for US$ 11.8 million, of which US$ 1.94 million was collected as of June 30, 2010. The balance will be collected by receiving (a) the higher of (i) 6% of the marketable lots, or (ii) 39,601 square meters in a future neighborhood to be constructed by the buyer on the site, valued by the parties at US$ 2.1 million and (b) four consecutive, half-yearly installments of US$ 1.94 million each, plus an annual 14% interest rate on the balances, which interest shall be paid in the same conditions as principal, with the first and second installment falling due in December 2010 and June 2011, respectively

 

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2.               Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

g)     Dispositions (continued)

 

 

Sale of Buildings

 

IRSA sold 14,777 square meters of gross leasable area for Ps. 168.3 million in cash. These sales generated a profit of Ps. 115.4 million.

 

Sale of properties in Guaymallén (Mendoza) and Rosario

 

On March 26, 2010, APSA sold a building located in the district of Guaymallén, Province of Mendoza for US$ 0.3 million fully collected as of June 30, 2010.

 

Sale of Rosario plot of land

 

On April 14, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2A” of a building located in the District of Rosario, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe for US$ 4.2 million, of which US$ 1.0 million was collected as of June 30, 2010. The remaining balance will be collected upon executing the title deed. The sale is subject to certain precedent conditions, which have not been fulfilled as of year-end.

 

On May 3, 2010, APSA sold the lot designated as “2E” for US$ 1.4 million, of which US$ 0.3 million was collected as of June 30, 2010. The outstanding was collected on May 30, 2011.

 

Year ended June 30, 2009

 

A.      Agriculture business

 

Land sales out of “El Recreo” and “Los Pozos” farms

 

On July 24, 2008, the Company sold 1,829 hectares out of the “El Recreo” farm, located in the Province of Catamarca for US$ 0.4 million. The buyer paid US$ 0.1 million in cash and the balance will be collected in two annual consecutive installments of US$ 0.12 million each. The balance accrues interest at LIBOR plus 3% per annum. This transaction generated a gain of US$ 0.3 million.

 

On April 7, 2009, the Company closed the sale of 1,658 hectares of the “Los Pozos” farm located in the Province of Salta, Argentina, for US$ 0.5 million.

 

B.      Real Estate Business

 

Sales of Buildings

 

During fiscal year 2009, the Company sold 20,315 square meters of office building for total consideration of Ps. 201.3 million resulting in a gain of Ps. 119.4 million.

 

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2.                   Preparation of financial statements (continued)

 

h)      Use of estimates

                 

                The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company´s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Significant estimates include those required in the accounting for barter transactions, gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value, provisions for allowances and contingencies, impairment of long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, current value of assets acquired in business combination and assets acquisition, deferred income assets and asset tax credit. Future results could differ from those estimates and evaluations made at the date of preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

i)      Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards

 

On March 20, 2009, the FACPCE issued Technical Resolution No. 26 “Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”)” which requires that companies under the supervision of the Comisión Nacional de Valores to prepare their financial statements in accordance with IFRS as published by the IASB for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011, including comparative information for earlier periods. There are Consejos Profesionales or standard setters in each provincial jurisdiction in Argentina, which have the power to adopt, reject or modify a resolution issued by the FACPCE. The jurisdiction where we are located is the Federal District. On April 25, 2009, the CPCECABA approved Resolution No. 26. The CNV issued Resolution No. 562/09, as amended by Resolution 576/10 formally adopting application of Resolution No. 26 to its regulated entities for fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2012. The Company will be required to prepare its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The Company´s will be required to prepare its consolidates financial statements in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. On April 29, 2010, the Company´s Board of Directors approved a plan for implementing IFRS.

  

             j) Change in accounting policy related to statement of cash flows

 

The Company classified cash flows from interest paid as operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. As part of the Company's IFRS implementation efforts, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the Company changed this accounting policy to treat the cash flows from interest paid as financing activities as permitted also by Argentine GAAP (Technical Resolution No 8). Therefore, the Company retroactively adjusted as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 year as follows:

 

In addition, under Argentine GAAP, cash outflows for the acquisition of non-controlling interests which do not represent a change in control can be classified either as investing or financing cash flows. In the past, the Company treated these outflows as financing activities. In an effort to align policies within entities of the Group, the Company changed the accounting policy to treat these outflows as investing activities. Therefore, the

Company retroactively adjusted as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 year as follows:

 

 

As of June 30, 2010

As of June 30, 2009

 

As Adjusted

As originally issued

As Adjusted

As originally issued

Net cash provided by operating activities

334,973

167,609

362,662

248,412

Net cash used in investing activities

(550,431)

(523,439)

(325,466)

(316,055)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

179,435

319,807

(346,606)

(241,767)

 

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3.            Significant accounting policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements. When appropriate, each accounting policy is discussed in the context of the two main businesses of the Company: agricultural and real estate businesses.

 

a)         Revenue recognition

 

·           Agriculture business

 

The Company primarily derives its revenues from the sale of crops, milk and live beef cattle, feed lot operation (through its equity investee Cactus), and services and leasing of its farms to third parties and brokerage activities and sale of farms.

 

The Company follows RT No. 22 “Agricultural Activities” which prescribes the accounting treatment, financial statement presentation, and disclosures related to agricultural activities. Agricultural activity is the management by an enterprise of the biological transformation of living animals or plants (biological assets) for sale, into agricultural produce, or into additional biological assets.

 

RT No. 22 prescribes, among other things, the accounting treatment for biological assets during its biological transformation. RT No. 22 establishes a hierarchy of measurement for biological assets depending on their stage of development. For a description of the measurement principles applied to the various biological assets within inventories see Note 3.h).

 

RT No. 22 defines biological transformation as the processes of growth, degeneration, production, and procreation that cause “qualitative or quantitative” changes in a biological asset. Biological assets are defined as living plants and animals. Agricultural produce such as harvested crops, beef, milk and raw materials are the harvested produce of biological assets. Biological transformation results in the following types of outcomes: asset changes through (i) growth (an increase in quantity or improvement in quality of an animal or plant), (ii) degeneration (a decrease in the quantity or deterioration in quality of an animal or plant), or (iii) procreation (creation of additional living animals or plants).

 

Under RT No. 22, the, statement of income shows the following line items relating to the agricultural activity:

 

·         Production Income: Production income is recognized when there is a qualitative or quantitative change in biological assets. As it relates to crops, production income is  recognized  when they are harvested. At the point of harvest and thereafter, harvested crops are measured at net realizable value, therefore, a gain is generally recognized for the difference between the cost recognized and net realizable value. Thus, under RT No. 22, gains are recognized when crops are harvested rather than when they are sold.  As it relates to cattle, production income is recognized, for example, when a calf is born or there is a change in weight. Cost of Production: Cost of production consists of costs directly related to the transformation of biological assets and agricultural produce. As it relates to crops, costs are capitalized as incurred. At the  point of harvest, costs are recognized in the income statement to match production income. As it relates to cattle, costs are recognized in the income statement as incurred;

 

·            Sales: Revenue from the sale of agriculture produce is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from cattle feeding operations primarily comprised of feeding, animal health and yardage, and revenue from operating leases and brokerage activities are recognized as services are performed. Sales represent the consideration received or receivable for the sale to third parties based generally on the applicable quoted market prices of the respective produce or biological asset in the respective markets at the point of sale. At the point of sale, the produce is measured at net realizable value, which generally reflects the sale price less direct selling costs, using the applicable quoted market price;

 

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a)         Revenue recognition (continued)

 

·            Cost of Sales: Cost of sales consists of certain direct costs related to the sales of agricultural produceother than selling expenses. The cost of sales represents the recognition as an expense of the produce held in inventory valued at net realizable value. Therefore, based on the description in sales and this line item, the amount of sales is generally equal to the cost of sales plus direct selling expenses. Based on this, the Company generally does not recognize any significant additional profit upon selling the inventory beyond the gains or losses recognized within the line item “unrealized gain (loss) on inventories”; Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories: Under RT No. 22, gains or losses that arise from measuring harvested produce and cattle at net realizable value are recognized in the statement of income in the period in which they arise. In addition, this line item generally includes gains or losses from futures and options contracts on agriculture produce. Revenue from the sale of farms is recognized when all of the following criteria are met:

 

(i) the sale has been consummated;

(ii) the Company has determined that the buyer’s initial and continuing investments are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property;

(iii) the Company’s receivable is not subject to future subordination; and

(iv) the Company has transferred to the buyer the risk of ownership, and does not have a continuing involvement in the property.

 

Under RT No. 22, the exhibits entitled “Cost of Sales” and “Cost of Production” present a reconciliation of changes in the carrying amount of biological assets between the beginning and the end of the relevant periods. This reconciliation includes (a) the gain or loss arising from changes in fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs; (b) increases due to purchases; (c) decreases attributable to sales and biological assets classified as held for sale; (d) increases due to harvest; and (e) other changes.

 

·            Real Estate Business

 

The Company through its subsidiary, IRSA, derives its revenues from domestic office and shopping center leases, the development and sale of properties, hotel operations and consumer financing.

 

Development sale and properties

 

Revenue from the sale of properties is recognized when all of the following criteria are met:

 

(i)     the sale has been consummated;

(ii)    the Company has determined that the buyer’s initial and continuing investments are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property;

(iii)   the Company’s receivable is not subject to future subordination; and

(iv)     the Company has transferred to the buyer the risk of ownership, and does not have a continuing involvement in the property.

 

The Company uses the percentage-of-completion method of accounting with respect to sales of development properties under construction affected under fixed-priced contracts. Under this method, revenue is recognized based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs applied to the total budget cost. The Company does not commence revenue and cost recognition until such time as the decision to proceed with the project is made and construction activities have begun.

 

The percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires company’s management to prepare budgeted costs (i.e. the estimated costs of completion) in connection with sales of properties and/or units. All changes to estimated costs of completion are incorporated into revised estimates during the contract period.

 

Leases and services from office and other buildings

 

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a)        Revenue recognition (continued)

 

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Tenants are charged a monthly rent. Rentalincome is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and unpaid rents are included in accounts receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Company also charges its tenants a monthly administration fee relating to the administration and maintenance of the common area and the administration.

 

Leases and services from shopping center operations

 

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Tenants are generally charged a rent which consists of the higher of (i) a monthly base rent (the “Base Rent”) and (ii) a specified percentage of the tenant’s monthly gross retail sales (the “Percentage Rent”) (which generally ranges between 4% and 10% of tenant’s gross sales). Furthermore, pursuant to the rent escalation clause in most leases, a tenant’s Base Rent generally increases between 7% and 12% each year during the term of the lease. For the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 the majority of the tenants were charged with the Percentage Rent.

 

Certain lease agreements contain provisions, which provide for rents based on a percentage of sales or based on a percentage of sales volume above a specified threshold. APSA determines the compliance with specific targets and calculates the additional rent on a monthly basis as provided for in the contracts. Thus, these contingent rents are not recognized until the required thresholds are exceeded.

 

Generally, the Company’s lease agreements vary from 36 to 120 months. Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements after the initial six months, upon not less than 60 days’ written notice, subject to penalties which vary from one to one and a half months rent if the tenant rescinds during the first year of its lease, and one month of rent if the tenant rescinds after the first year of its lease.

 

APSA also charges its tenants a monthly administration fee relating to the administration and maintenance of the common area and the administration of contributions made by tenants to finance promotional efforts for the overall shopping centers’ operations. The administration fee is prorated among the tenants according to their leases, which varies from shopping center to shopping center. Administration fees are recognized monthly when earned.

 

In addition to rent, tenants are generally charged “admission rights”, a non-refundable admission fee that tenants may be required to pay upon entering into a lease and upon lease renewal. Admission right is normally paid in one lump sum or in a small number of monthly installments. Admission rights are recognized using the straight-line method over the life of the respective lease agreements.

 

APSA also derives revenues for parking lot fees charged to visitors. Parking revenues are recognized as services are performed.  

 

Lease agent operations

 

The Company, through a subsidiary of IRSA, Fibesa, acts as the leasing agent for APSA bringing together it and its potential lessees for the retail space available in certain of the Company’s shopping centers. Fibesa’s revenues are derived primarily from success fees paid by tenants calculated as a percentage of the final rental income value for both the lessee and APSA. Revenues related to success fees are recognized at the time that the transaction is successfully concluded. A transaction is considered successfully concluded when both parties have signed the related lease contract.

 

Consumer Financing

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

3.                          Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

a)                   Revenue recognition (continued)

 

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, APSA, through its subsidiary, Tarshop, and its jointly controlled entity, Metroshop, was engaged in the origination of consumer loans and credit card transactions and securitization of corresponding receivables. As part of a plan, APSA sold 80% of Tarshop in September 2010, and acquired the remaining 50% in Metroshop in January 2011. After acquisition of control in Metroshop, APSA sold the receivables portfolio and other assets to Tarshop. Metroshop continues as an entity with only residual activities. APSA continues in the consumer financing business through its 20% interest in Tarshop where it retained significant influence. Revenues from credit card transactions are primarily comprised of (i) merchant  discount fees which are recognized when transactional information is received and processed by APSA; (ii) data processing services which consist of processing and printing cardholders statement of accounts, and which are recognized as services are provided; (iii) life and disability insurance charges to cardholders which are recognized on an up-front basis, and (iv) interest income generated by financing and lending activities. Revenues from financing and lending activities are comprised of interest income which is recognized on an accrual basis. After the sale of 80% of Tarshop in September 2010, APSA maintains a 20% interest in the company´s business.

 

Hotel operations

 

The Company recognizes revenues from its rooms, catering, and restaurant facilities as earned on the close of each business day.

 

b)         Cash and cash equivalents

 

For purposes of the Consolidated Statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist of time deposits and mutual funds with original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase.

 

c)      Trade accounts receivable and payable

 

Trade accounts receivable and payable are stated at their cash price estimated at the time of the transaction, plus interest and implied financial components accrued on the basis of the internal rate of return determined at such time, provided if they are significant. The Company provides for losses relating to trade accounts receivable. The allowance for losses is based on management’s evaluation of various factors, including the credit risk of customers, historical trends and other information. While management uses the information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if future economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations. Management has considered all events and/or transactions that are subject to reasonable and normal methods of estimation, and the consolidated financial statements reflect that consideration.

 

Financial receivables and payables have been valued at the amount deposited or collected, respectively, net of transaction costs, plus accrued interest based on the interest rate estimated at the time of the transaction. If, the Company has the intention and ability of selling financial receivables after the year-end, those receivables are valued at their net realizable value.

 

d)      Investments

 

Current

 

Current investments included mutual funds, mortgage bonds, government bonds and time deposits. Mutual funds, mortgage bonds and government bonds are carried at market value as of year-end, with unrealized gains and losses reported in earnings. Time deposits are valued at cost plus accrued interest at year- end.

 

Unrealized gains and losses on these investments are included within “Financial results, net” in the statements of income.

 

In 2010 Current investments also included retained interests in securitized receivables pursuant to the securitization programs of Tarshop and the retained interest in securitized mortgage receivables, which have been accounted for under the equity method, net of the corresponding allowances for impairment, if applicable.

 

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3.              Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

d)      Investments (continued)

 

Non-Current

 

·            Agriculture business

 

Investments in affiliates

 

                Investments in affiliates in which the Company has control or significant influence (generally representing an equity interest between 20% and 50%) have been accounted for under the equity method. Management periodically evaluates the carrying value of its equity investments for impairment. The carrying value of equity investments is considered impaired when an other-than-temporary decrease in the value of the investments has occurred.

 

Investments in which the Company does not have significant influence have been accounted for under the cost plus dividend method.

 

The Company records gain or losses due to changes of interests in equity investees and/or subsidiaries, resulting from capital nature transactions between the equity investees and/or subsidiaries and other shareholders, in additional paid-in capital within shareholders’ equity.

 

·                   Real Estate Business

 

Equity investments

 

Banco Hipotecario S.A. and Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A.

 

During the last fiscal years and in the current fiscal year, IRSA has been conducting different purchase and sale transactions of BHSA shares, as a result of which, as of June 30, 2011, IRSA´s ownership interest in BHSA is 29.77% of BHSA´s capital stock (without considering treasury shares).

 

In accordance with regulations of the Banco Central de la República Argentina (“BCRA”) and also as imposed by the agreements signed by BHSA as a result of its financial debt restructuring process, there are certain restrictions on the distribution of profits by BHSA.

 

The financial statements of BHSA and BACSA are prepared in accordance with BCRA standards. For the purpose of valuation under the equity method of these investments, IRSA has made adjustments necessary to adequate these Consolidated Financial Statements to Argentine GAAP have been considered.

 

Metropolitan 885 Third Ave LLC (“Metropolitan”)

 

The Company, through IRSA, holds an indirect 30% equity interest in Metropolitan through IRSA International LLC and Tyrus S.A., wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. See Note 2.f) for details.

 

Tarshop S.A.

 

At June 30, 2011 the Company, through APSA, holds 20% equity interest in Tarshop. See Note 2.g) for details.

 

Cost investments

 

Non-current investments also included investments in shares of other companies where the Company does not have control or significant influence. These investments are valued at cost less any impairment if necessary.

 

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3.                   Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

d)      Investments (continued)

 

                Retained interests in securitization programs

 

In 2010 Non-current investments also included the non-current portion of IRSA’s retained interests in securitized receivables (evidenced as “Certificates of Participation” or “CPs”) and trust debt securities (“TDFs”) pursuant to the securitization programs of credit card and personal loans receivables.

 

                Undeveloped parcels of land

 

IRSA acquires undeveloped land in order to provide an adequate and well-located supply for its residential and office building operations. IRSA's strategy for land acquisition and development is dictated by specific market conditions where IRSA conducts its operations.

 

Land held for development and sale and improvements are stated at cost (adjusted for inflation as described in Note 2.d) less allowances for impairment or estimated fair market value, whichever is lower. Land and land improvements are transferred to inventories or fixed assets, as appropriate, when IRSA determines that the properties are to be marketed for sale, when construction commences or the land is leased.

 

The carrying amount does not exceed their respective estimated recoverable value at the end of this year.

 

During the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2003 IRSA recognized significant impairment. As permitted by Argentine GAAP, due to increases in fair market values, these impairment charges were subsequently reversed during the years ended June 30, 2004 until 2009. Impairment charges and subsequent reversals are included in the line item "Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories" in the income statement. The balance of allowance for impairment of undeveloped parcels of land amount to nil and Ps. 50 for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. See Note 3.o) for details on accounting for impairment losses.

 

e)       Business Combinations

 

Significant acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method, the purchase price is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based on their respective fair values in accordance with the provisions of RT No. 18. In making estimates of fair values, management utilizes a number of various sources.

 

When Company acquires properties, for fair value estimation purposes, the Company also considers information about each property obtained as a result of pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities. The Company allocates a portion of the purchase price to tangible assets including the fair value of the building on an as-if-vacant basis and to land determined either by real estate tax assessments, third-party appraisals or other relevant data. Generally the Company determines the as-if-vacant value by using a replacement cost method. Also, a portion of the purchase price is allocated to above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining noncancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market and below-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of or an addition to rental income over the remaining noncancelable terms of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the lease intangibles would be charged or credited to income. A portion of the purchase price is also allocated to the value of leases acquired and management utilizes independent sources or management's determination of the relative fair values of the respective in-place lease values. The Company´s estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management inperforming these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand.

  

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3.              Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

e)       Business Combinations (continued)

 

The Company also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related costs. Other intangible assets acquired may include tenant relationships which are valued based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Company’s overall relationship with the respective tenant. The Company has not identified any lessee with whom it has developed a type of relationship allowing the recognition of an intangible asset.

 

f)       Negative goodwill and goodwill

 

Negative goodwill, net represents the net effect of goodwill and negative goodwill arising out of business

combinations.

 

Negative goodwill

 

Negative goodwill represents the excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost. Under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, acquired intangible assets are assigned a zero value. Negative goodwill is accounted for as follows: (i) the portion of negative goodwill related to future expected losses is recognized in income in the same periods losses are incurred; (ii) the amount exceeding the interest over the non monetary assets is recognized in income at acquisition date; and (iii) the amount not in excess of the equity interest over the non monetary assets is recognized as negative goodwill and amortized under the straight line method over the weighted average useful lives of the identifiable assets of the acquired, not exceeding 20 years.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable assets and is amortized under the straight-line method over the weighted average useful life of the main tangible assets acquired.

 

The carrying amount does not exceed their respective estimated recoverable value at the end of this year.

 

g)      Inventories

                 

·            Agriculture business

 

The following is a description of each group of biological assets, categorized by stage of biological transformation:

 

Biological assets which have not attained significant biological growth are measured at cost less any impairment losses. Capitalized expenses for growing biological assets include land preparation expenses and other direct production expenses including but not limited to labor costs, seeds, fertilizers and agrochemicals, vaccines, fuel and others.

 

                The Company distinguishes between consumable and bearer biological assets. “Bearer” biological assets are those assets capable of producing more than one harvest, for example livestock from which milk is produced or breeding cattle. “Consumable” biological assets are those assets that may be harvested as agriculture produce or sold as biological assets, for example livestock intended for the production of meat and/or livestock held for sale.

 

Bearer biological assets are measured at replacement cost. Consumable biological assets in the form of unharvested crops are measured at cost less any impairment losses. Consumable biological assets in the form livestock held for sale or to be slaughtered for meat production are measured at net realizable value at year-end. Net realizable value is based on the prices relevant in the respective markets less selling costs. 

 

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3.                   Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

g)      Inventories (continued)

 

Harvested produce is measured at net realizable value. Net realizable value is represented by year-end quoted prices in the markets in which the Company regularly operates, net of additional selling costs.

 

Non-biological assets – raw materials (including seeds, agrochemicals, semen – cattle raising and diary, food and by-products, packs and bundles, poles, bags and blankets, silos, raw materials). These assets are valued at reproduction or replacement cost as of year-end, which does not exceed the net realizable value.

 

All other inventories are valued at replacement cost.

                                 

    The carrying values of inventories do not exceed their estimated recoverable values at the date of these financial statements.  

 

·         Real Estate Business

 

Inventories are comprised primarily of properties held for development and sale and to a lesser extent other minor inventories from hotel operations. A property is classified as held for sale upon determination by the Board of Directors that the property is to be marketed for sale in the normal course of business.

 

Residential, office and other non-retail properties completed or under construction are stated at acquisition or construction cost (adjusted for inflation as described in Note 2.d)) less allowances for impairment or estimated fair market value, whichever is lower. The Company records impairment losses for certain inventories which have market values lower than costs. Costs include land and land improvements, direct construction costs, construction overhead cost, financial cost and real estate taxes.

 

In addition, inventory includes receivables representing the rights to receive certain property units. The units relating to the projects called “Caballito (CYRSA)”, “Caballito (Koad)”, “Benavidez”, “Rosario” and “Dique III” have been valued at acquisition cost.

 

Inventories on which the Company received down payments that fix the sales price and the terms and conditions of the contract provide reasonable assurance the closing of the transaction and realization of the gain are valued at net realizable value. See “Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Properties held for sale are classified as current or non-current based on the estimated date of sale and the time at which the related receivable is expected to be collected by the Company.

 

During the years ended June 30, 2002, 2003 and 2005, the Company recognized significant impairment losses. As permitted by Argentine GAAP, due to increases in fair market values, these impairment charges were subsequently reversed partially during the years ended June 30, 2004 through the current fiscal year. Impairment charges and subsequent reversals are included in the line item "Gain from operations and holdings of real estate assets, net" in the income statement. The balance of allowance for impairment of inventory amount to Ps. 29 and Ps. 157 as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. See Note 3.o) for details on accounting for impairment losses.

 

h)         Property and equipment

 

·         Agriculture business

 

Farmlands are valued at cost (adjusted for inflation as described in Note 2.d.), based on the corresponding dates of origin or its cost.

 

Accumulated depreciation is computed under the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets as from the month of the fiscal year of addition.

 

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3.     Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

h)      Property and equipment (continued) 

 

The net carrying value of farmlands does not exceed their recoverable value at the end of the period or the fiscal year.

 

Tree plantations (wood) have been valued at cost less accumulated depreciation as the Company has no intention to sell it, but use it in the production process.

 

Depreciation expense has been calculated based on the remaining concession term.

 

The estimated useful life of alfalfa fields and meadow is between 2 and 8 years and of mass wood is 30 years.

 

·         Real Estate Business

 

Property and equipment are comprised primarily of rental properties (including office and shopping centers), hotels and other property and equipment held for use by the Company.

 

Rental properties (including office and shopping centers)

 

Rental properties are carried at cost (adjusted for inflation as described in Note 2.d)), less accumulated depreciation and allowances for impairment. Accumulated depreciation is computed under the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Significant renewals and improvements are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives. At the time depreciable assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and the accumulated depreciation and allowances for impairment of the assets are removed from the accounts and any profit or loss is recognized. IRSA capitalizes financial costs (interest and foreign exchange differences) on long-term construction projects. Capitalized financial costs amounted to Ps. 25,443 and Ps. 5,331 for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, mainly in connection with the construction of the Panamerican Mall, Shopping Alto Rosario and Dique IV.

 

During the years ended June 30, 2002, 2003 and 2005 IRSA recognized significant impairment losses. As permitted by Argentine GAAP, due to increases in fair market values, these impairment charges were subsequently reversed partially during the years ended June 30, 2003 through the current fiscal year. Impairment charges and subsequent reversals are included in the line item "Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories" in the income statement. The balance of allowance for impairment of fixed assets amounts to Ps. 2,507 and Ps. 3,532, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Other property and equipment (common to agricultural and real estate business)

 

Other property and equipment are carried at cost (adjusted for inflation as described in Note 2.d)), less accumulated depreciation at the end of the year. Accumulated depreciation is computed under the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as specified below:

 

Asset

 

Estimated useful life (years)

Buildings (Agriculture business)

 

50

Properties:

 

 

Office buildings

 

Between 20 and 45

Shopping centers  

 

Between 16 and 31

Hotels

 

Between 14 and 24

Other

 

Between 16 and 50

Leasehold improvements

 

Lesser of lease term or asset useful life

Facilities

 

Between 10 and 20

Machinery and equipment

 

10

 

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3.     Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

h)         Property and equipment (continued) 

 

Asset

 

Estimated useful life (years)

Vehicles

 

5

Software

 

3

Computer equipment

 

3

Furniture and fixtures

 

Between 5 and 10

Other

 

Between 4 and 10

 

The cost of maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. The cost of significant renewals and improvements is added to the carrying amount of the respective asset.

 

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the statements of income.

 

i)      Intangible assets

 

·         Agriculture business

 

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization.

 

Preoperating expenses

 

Represents primarily expenses incurred in the development of the new international businesses in Bolivia and Paraguay. These pre operating expenses are amortized on a straight line basis over five-year periods upon commencement of operations in those countries. The value of these intangible assets does not exceed their estimated recoverable value at year-end.

 

Concession rights

 

Relate to the concession rights acquired as part of the Agropecuaria Anta S.A. acquisition. Concession rights acquired were valued at fair value at the time of the acquisition. Concession rights are amortized under the straight-line basis over the term of the concession, as from the beginning of operations (i.e. 30 years).

 

The carrying value of concession rights does not exceed their estimated recoverable value at the end of these financial statements.

 

·         Real Estate Business

 

Intangible assets are carried at cost restated (as mentioned in Note 2.d)), less accumulated amortization.

 

Pre-operating and organization expenses

 

Represents primarily expenses incurred relating to pre-opening activities of certain shopping centers and development projects. These expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year period starting upon the opening of the shopping center or the sale of the project.

 

Trademarks

 

Represents fees and expenses related to the registration.

 

Customer relationships

 

Represent the net present value of the future economic benefits related to the use of acquired customer base. This asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over a twelve year period.

 

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3.                   Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

i)      Intangible assets (continued)

 

Non-compete agreement

 

This right is valued at acquisition cost and is amortized over the life of the agreement (28 months).

 

Above and below market leases an In-place leases

 

See Note 3.f) for details on accounting for these intangibles.

 

Concession rights

 

Represent Arcos’ concession right, which will be amortized over the life of the concession agreement upon commencement of operations.

 

j)     Foreign currency assets and liabilities

 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are incorporated into the accounting records of the Company in Argentine Pesos at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies at year-end are then translated into Argentine Pesos at closing exchange rates. Assets and liabilities and income and expenses in foreign currencies generate transaction gains and losses, which are recorded within “Financial results, net” in the consolidated statements of income.

 

k)    Income tax provision

 

The subsidiaries of the Company calculate their income taxes on a separate basis. The Company did not either calculate or pay income taxes on a consolidated basis for any of the periods presented. The statutory income tax rate was 35.0% for all years presented.

 

The Company records income taxes using the deferred tax method required by Technical Resolution No. 17 “Overall Considerations for the Preparation of Financial Statements” (“RT 17”). Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recorded or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the fiscal year that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized for that component of net deferred tax assets which is more likely than not to be recoverable.

 

               The Company has treated the differences between the price-level restated amounts of assets and  liabilities and their historical basis as permanent differences for deferred income tax calculation purposes in accordance with Resolution MD No. 11/2003 issued by the CPCECABA.

 

l)      Minimum presumed income tax (MPIT)

 

The Company is subject to the MPIT. Pursuant to this tax regime, the Company is required to pay the greater of the income tax or the MPIT. Any excess of the MPIT over the income tax may be carried forward and recognized as a tax credit against future income taxes payable over a 10-year period. The MPIT provision is calculated on an individual entity basis at the statutory asset tax rate of 1% and is based upon the taxable assets of each company as of the end of the year, as defined by Argentine law. In the opinion of management, it is probable that the Company will utilize such asset against future taxable income charges within the next ten years and, as a result, the Company has recognized the accumulated MPIT charge within “Other current and non-current receivables”, as appropriate, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. This tax credit has been recorded at its nominal value.

 

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3.                   Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

m)     Provisions for allowances and contingencies

 

The Company provides for losses relating to accounts and mortgage receivables. The Company accrues losses when they are probable of occurring and estimable. When applicable the Company measures impairment on an individual basis, generally for larger balances of non-homogeneous receivables. When individually assessed, losses are accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance. When applicable, an asset-specific allowance is established when the discounted cash flows, collateral value (less disposal costs), or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than its carrying value. This allowance considers the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources, and payment record, the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral.

 

The Company collectively evaluates for impairment smaller-balance homogeneous loans, including residential mortgage loans. For purposes of a collective evaluation of impairment, mortgage receivables and consumer financing loans are grouped on the basis of similar risk characteristics, taking into account asset type, collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors. The Company applies allowance factors, which in the judgment of management represent the expected losses over the life of the loans. In determining those factors, the Company considers the following: (i) delinquencies and overall risk ratings, (ii) loss history, (iii) trends in volume and terms of loans, (iv) effects of changes in lending policy, (v) the experience and depth of the borrowers’ management, (vi) national and local economic trends, (vii) concentrations of credit by individual credit size and by class of loans, (viii) quality of loan review system, and (ix) the effect of external factors (e.g., competition and regulatory requirements).

 

The Company has certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving tax claims and labor. The Company accrues liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are based on developments to date, the Company's estimates of the outcomes of these matters and the Company’s lawyers’ experience in contesting, litigating and settling other matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes better defined, there may be changes in the estimates of future costs, which could have a material effect on the Company's future results of operations and financial condition or liquidity.

 

At the date of issuance of these Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company’s Management understands that there are no elements to determine other potential contingencies that could have a negative impact on these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

n)    Impairment of long-lived assets

        

The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired by the Company when its value in use or its net realizable value, whichever is greater, is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the greater of the value in use or the net realizable value. Value in use is determined by the expected cash flows from the assets discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Net realizable value is determined by the selling price of the assets less costs to sell.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the impairment loss is recorded in the income statement against a liability account. This liability account is a contra account to fixed assets, undeveloped parcels of land or inventories, which mean that it is presented on the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the book value of these assets to arrive at the carrying value at any particular point in time. The liability account is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset decreasing depreciation expense each period. Under Argentine GAAP, a previously recognized impairment loss should only be reversed when there is a subsequent change in estimates used to compute the value in use or its net realizable value, whichever is greater. In that event, the new carrying amount of the asset should be the lower of its value in use or its net realizable value, whichever is greater, or the net carrying amount the asset would have had if no impairment had been recognized. Both the impairment charge and the impairment reversal are recognized in earnings in the period in which they are incurred.

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3.         Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

n)              Impairment of long-lived assets (continued)

 

 

o)                   Translation of non-peso currency amounts

 

Assets and liabilities of non-Argentine subsidiaries and associates that have a local functional currency are translated to Argentine Pesos at year-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at weighted-average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Translation adjustments are recorded in shareholders’ equity.

 

p)              Vacation expenses

 

                Vacation expenses are fully accrued in the year the employee renders services to earn such vacation.

 

q)      Derivative financial instruments

 

As part of its risk management strategy, the Company may use derivative financial instruments. The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to certain risks, including foreign exchange risks. In entering into these contracts, the Company assumes the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counter parties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Company does not expect any losses as a result of counterparty defaults.

 

The Company follows Technical Resolution No. 18 “Derivative instruments and coverage operations” and carries these derivatives as assets or liabilities at fair market value on the balance sheet. RT No. 18 requires that changes in the derivative’s fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative’s gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the statement of operations, and requires that a company must formally document, designate, and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. While management believes each of the financial instruments manage various market risks, these instruments are not designated and accounted for as hedges as a result of the extensive record keeping requirements of the provisions. Accordingly, the Company’s derivatives are marked to market on a current basis with gains and losses recognized in earnings.

 

r)        Other receivables and liabilities

 

Certain other receivables and liabilities (value added tax, cash reserves and guarantee deposits) have been measured based on the best estimate of the amount receivable and payable, respectively, discounted at the interest rate that reflect the time-value of money and the estimate specific transactions risks at the time of incorporation to assets and liabilities, respectively. The remaining other receivables and liabilities have been valued at their nominal value plus interest, if any.

 

s)      Liabilities in kind related to barter transactions

 

Obligations to deliver units to be built are valued at the higher of (i) the cost of construction of the units to deliver plus additional costs to transfer the assets to the creditor, or (ii) the value of the barter agreed by the parties. Liabilities in kind are disclosed in the “Trade accounts payable”.

 

t)      Related party balances and other transactions

 

Receivables and payables with related parties generated by financial transactions and other sundry transactions have been valued in accordance with the terms agreed by the parties.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

3.                   Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

u)       Customers advances

 

Customer advances represent payments received in advance in connection with the sale and lease of certain properties and have been valued at the amount collected.

 

v)          Mortgage payables

 

Mortgage payables includes the debt assumed in the acquisition of Llao Llao Resorts (LLR) (Note 14) and have been valued at the amount collected net of expenses plus accrued interests based on the interest rate estimated at the time of the transaction.

 

w)        Advertising expenses

 

The Company generally expenses advertising and promotion costs as incurred.

 

Advertising and promotion expenses were approximately Ps. 12,475 and Ps. 27,769 for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  

 

x)  Monetary assets and liabilities

 

Monetary assets and liabilities are disclosed at their face value, plus the accrued interest.

 

y)  Debt issuance costs

 

Expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of debt are amortized over the term of the debt, applying effective interest method. Debt issuance costs are classified within short-term or long-term debts, as appropriate. In the case of redemption or conversion of these debts, the related expenses are amortized using the accelerated depreciation method. Amortizations of debt issuance costs are included within “Financial results, net” in the accompanying statements of income as a greater financing expense.

 

z)  Paid-in capital

 

Related Companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33: Increases or decreases of the equity value of investments in IRSA and Cactus generated on the basis of changes in their shareholders´ equity, arising from transactions of shareholders different from the Company and its subsidiaries, were included in this caption as established in captions 9 second part of Technical Resolution 17 of the FACPCE and Resolution CD 243/01 of the CPCECABA.

 

Warrants issued: the value of warrants issued by the Company has been allocated to the account Paid-in Capital.

 

aa)  Earnings per share

 

The Company is required to disclose earnings per share information for all periods presented. Basic earnings per share earnings per share (“basic EPS”) are computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

 

Diluted earnings per share (“diluted EPS”) are computed by dividing the adjusted net income for the year by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during the year.

 

In computing diluted EPS, income available to common shareholders used in the basic EPS calculation is adjusted to add back the  after-tax amount of interest recognized in the year  with respect to any debt convertible to common stock. Additional adjustments are made for any other income or loss items that would result from the assumed conversion of potential common shares. The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is adjusted to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Diluted EPS is based on the most advantageous conversion rate or exercise price over the entire term of the instrument from the standpoint of the security holder. The calculation of diluted EPS excludes potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

3.                   Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

aa)  Earnings per share (continued)

 

 

The Company has considered the dilutive effect of outstanding warrants and convertible debt in calculating diluted EPS.

 

ab) Dividends

 

Dividend policy of IRSA consist in the distribution of an amount up to the highest of a) twenty per cent (20%) of the Revenues of “Offices and other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties” segment, defined in Segment Information (Note 10), as of June 30 of each year, or b) twenty per cent (20%) of Net income defined in the Consolidated Statements of Income as of June 30 of each year. This policy requires that IRSA must at all times comply with the covenants imposed by its financial obligations.

 

ac) Employee Benefits

 

•              Agriculture business

 

1.Share-based payments award plan

 

As further described in Note 18, BrasilAgro issued equity settled share-based payments to certain employees as part of their remuneration package. Equity settled awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The Company measured the fair value using the Black-Scholes method. For equity settled share-based payments, an expense is recognized in the income statement to spread the fair value of the award over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. The Company recognizes the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the statement of income, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

 

2.Employee benefits. Profit-sharing in BrasilAgro

 

Profit-sharing is usually booked as of fiscal year-end, when BrasilAgro can measure them in a reliable way.

 

4.        Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts:

 

For case of presentation and when appropriate, balance sheet and income statement accounts are categorized in the context of the two main businesses of the Company: agricultural and real estate businesses.

 

 

a)      Cash and banks

 

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Bank accounts in local and foreign currency

Ps.

191,663

Ps.

69,893

Collections to be deposited

 

150

 

5,944

Cash in local and foreign currency

 

2,136

 

5,082

 

Ps.

193,949

Ps.

80,919

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.        Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued):

 

b)      Investments

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds (vii)

Ps.

337,963

Ps.

153,699

Time Deposits

233,697

 

-

Government bonds and notes

 

 

 

- Participation trust certificates (TDF) (v)

-

 

2,846

- Retained interests in securitized receivables (v)

-

 

124,671

- Allowance for impairment of CP (v)

-

 

(7,423)

- Global 2010 bonds

-

 

132

- Mortgage Bonds issued by BHSA

477

 

918

Shares of public companies

2,912

 

4,075

Others investments

12

 

50

 

Ps.

575,061

Ps.

278,968

 

 

 

 

 

As of June 30,

 

2011

2010

Non-Current

 

 

 

Equity investments:  

 

 

 

Agriculture business:

 

 

 

Agro-Uranga S.A.

Ps.

23,103

Ps.

21,370

Cactus Argentina S.A. (i)

-

2,071

Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentina S.A.

-

5

BrasilAgro (ii)

27,199

289,919

Real estate business

 

 

Banco Hipotecario S.A. (iii)

918,449

815,480

Banco Crédito y Securitización S.A.

6,117

5,996

Manibil S.A. (iv)

27,681

27,238

Hersha Hospitality Trust (Cost Investment)

277,248

204,553

Tarshop S.A.

49,779

-

RIGBY 183 LLC

91,136

-

TGLT S.A. (Cost Investment)

56,382

-

New Lipstick

115,946

-

Advances payments for the acquisitions of shares

1,797

23,735

Undeveloped parcels of land (vi)

 

 

- Santa Maria del Plata

222,578

204,420

- Air space Soleil Factory (x)

6,676

-

- Puerto Retiro

66,321

66,551

- Beruti Plot of land

-

54,237

- Caballito Plot of land (viii) (Note 15)

49,699

40,630

- Patio Olmos

33,744

33,218

- Torres de Rosario

-

14,230

- Air space Coto (x

17,594

14,672

- Plot of Land Zetol (Note 15)

32,207

14,348

- Canteras Natal Crespo

6,539

6,465

- Pilar

4,066

4,066

- Torres Jardin IV

-

3,038

- Vista al Muelle Plot of land (Note 15)

21,654

8,292

- Other undeveloped parcels of land

21,304

26,601

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

4.        Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued):

 

b)      Investments (continued)

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Other Investments

Retained interests in securitized receivables (v)

 

-

 

 

18,458

Allowance for impairment of investments (v)

 

-

 

 

(1,165)

MAT (ix)

 

90

 

 

90

Coprolán

 

21

 

 

21

Other investments

 

1,571

 

 

1,531

 

Ps.

2,078,901

 

Ps.

1,900,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)

As of June 30, 2010 includes Ps. 4,978 of goodwill and Ps. (4,978) of impairment of goodwill.

(ii)

As of June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 27,199 of warrants. As of June 30, 2010 includes Ps. 6,965 of goodwill and Ps. (14,765) of negative goodwill.

(iii)

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 includes Ps. (27,762) of negative goodwill, net and Ps. 13,278 of goodwill, respectively. As of June 30, 2010, includes Ps. 12,195 and Ps. 21,466 as goodwill and negative goodwill, respectively. Represents 446,515,208 shares with a quoted value at closing equivalent to Ps. 2.36 per share as of June 30, 2011 and 420,455,493 shares with a quoted value at closing equivalent to Ps. 1.44 per share as of June 30, 2010.

(iv)

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, includes Ps. 10 of goodwill.

(v)

As of June 30, 2010, as part of its credit card and personal loans securitization programs, the Company, through Tarshop, transferred credit card and personal loans receivables to trusts in exchange for cash and certificates representing undivided interests in such receivables. Trusts debt securities represented debt certificates (TDFs) issued by trusts, which were valued at amortized cost. Retained interests in transferred credit card and personal loans receivables represent equity certificates (CPs) issued by trusts, which were accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

(vi)

Shown net of allowances for impairment losses mentioned in Note 3.e).

(vii)

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 includes an amount of Ps. 60,065 and Ps. 58,965, respectively, relates to investment in mutual funds which has not been considered as cash equivalents for purposes of the statement of cash flow. See Note 13 for additional details.

(viii)

This asset is restricted in relation to certain tax claims.

(ix)

“Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires Board of Trade”.

(x)

Air space is a right to construct.

 

 

c)         Trade accounts receivable, net 

 

As of June 30,

Current

 

2011

 

 

2010

Consumer financing receivables

Ps.

70,248

 

Ps.

245,538

Leases and services receivable

 

78,762

 

 

64,603

Checks to be deposited

 

104,083

 

 

67,920

Pass-through expenses receivable (iii)

 

18,953

 

 

19,917

Debtors under legal proceedings (ii)

 

49,549

 

 

42,117

Trade accounts receivable – Agriculture business

 

192,062

 

 

73,740

Receivables from the sale of properties (i)

 

32,666

 

 

19,867

Hotel receivables

 

9,954

 

 

11,186

Receivables with collection agents

 

4,869

 

 

4,532

Related parties (Note 8)

 

9,189

 

 

6,500

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Note 30.c))

 

(117,564)

 

 

(114,855)

 

Ps.

452,771

 

Ps.

441,065

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.        Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued):

 

c)         Trade accounts receivable, net (continued)

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer financing receivables

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

25,824

Leases and services receivable

 

449

 

 

998

Receivables from the sale of properties (i)

 

32,250

 

 

16,551

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Note 30.c))

 

-

 

 

(1,250)

 

Ps.

32,699

 

Ps.

42,123

 

 

 

 

 

(i)       Includes fixed-rate mortgage from several borrowers. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the amount due from the largest individual borrower were Ps. 14,844 and Ps. 26,537, respectively, at a contractual interest rate of 14% and 14%, respectively.

(ii)     Comprised of Ps. 0.9  million and Ps. 1.1 million related to mortgage receivables and Ps. 48.1 and Ps. 40.9 related to leases receivables, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

(iii)    Represents receivables for common area maintenance and other operating expenses charged to tenants of shopping centers.

 

d)              Other receivables

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Metropolitan put option

Ps.

-

 

 

48,461

Receivables from the sale of shares (i)

 

-

 

 

35,772

Valued Added Tax receivable, net

 

56,566

 

 

50,994

Related parties (Note 8)

 

29,151

 

 

10,876

Prepaid expenses, excluding leases

 

49,300

 

 

41,003

Income tax advances and MPIT credit

 

15,133

 

 

9,992

Trust programs account receivables

 

-

 

 

5,427

Loans granted

 

644

 

 

859

Outstanding tax on sales

 

10,895

 

 

9,013

Receivable for third party services offered in consumer financing stores

 

 

-

 

 

4,880

Guarantee deposits (ii)

 

633

 

 

2,611

Pre-paid insurance

 

-

 

 

79

MPIT

 

1,824

 

 

1,056

Financial operations to liquidate

 

14,180

 

 

512

Other tax credit

 

59,323

 

 

745

Prepaid leases

 

11,044

 

 

4,823

Premiums collected

 

2,919

 

 

-

VAT withholdings

 

1,709

 

 

-

Transfer VAT debtors

 

61

 

 

-

Withholding income tax..

 

7,764

 

 

-

Financial derivates instruments

 

1,867

 

 

-

VAT export refunds

 

424

 

 

-

Expenses to be recovered

 

7,707

 

 

235

Provision of expenses to be recovered

 

(92)

 

 

-

Others

 

20,794

 

 

24,570

 

Ps.

291,846

 

Ps.

251,908

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.        Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued):

 

d)         Other receivables (continued)

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax (Note 11) 

Ps.

32,452

 

Ps.

66,245

MPIT 

 

129,958

 

 

97,025

VAT credit and prepaid income tax

 

55,914

 

 

65,088

Related parties (Note 8)  

 

29,772

 

 

15,010

Prepaid Expenses

 

3,114

 

 

2,609

Mortgages receivables (iii)

 

2,208

 

 

2,208

Allowance for doubtful mortgage receivable (iii) (Note 30.c))

 

(2,208)

 

 

(2,208)

Prepaid gross revenue tax and others

 

1,067

 

 

935

Guarantee deposits

 

55,975

 

 

-

Other tax credits

 

12,131

 

 

-

Others

 

6,242

 

 

1,403

 

Ps.

326,625

 

Ps.

248,315

           

 

(i)

In June, 2007 IRSA sold 10% of the shareholding in Solares de Santa Maria S.A. for US$ 10.6 million (on such date IRSA collected US$ 1.5 million of such amount). The balance as of June 30, 2010, became due in December, 2010 and it was supported by a pledge in favor of IRSA.

(ii)

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the balance is related to deposits required as collateral for derivative financial instruments operated by the Company (see Note 6).

(iii)

Corresponds to a loan granted to an unaffiliated third party, which is collateralized by a mortgage on certain properties. During fiscal year 2001, this debtor filed for bankruptcy. As a result, IRSA has recognized an allowance for the entire balance based on the opinion of its legal counsel.

 

e)          Inventories 

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Agribusiness

 

 

 

 

 

Crops

Ps.

232,009

 

Ps.

51,660

Beef Cattle  

 

45,131

 

 

16,053

Materials and others

 

115,140

 

 

37,619

Unharvested crops

 

69,724

 

 

26,807

Seeds and fodder

 

8,009

 

 

3,664

Slaughtered stock  

 

5,898

 

 

-

Suppliers advances  

 

8,697

 

 

-

Real Estate Business

 

 

 

 

 

Credit from barter transaction of Caballito (Koad) (i)

 

5,860

 

 

27,115

Horizons

 

212,211

 

 

211,397

Rosario plot of land

 

25,607

 

 

3,379

Torres de Rosario

 

9,320

 

 

8,728

Abril/Baldovinos

 

1,145

 

 

1,839

El Encuentro (ii)

 

5,660

 

 

5,777

Other inventories

 

7,550

 

 

6,483

 

Ps.

751,961

 

Ps.

400,521

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.        Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued):

 

e)     Inventories (continued)

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

Agriculture business

 

 

 

 

Beef Cattle

Ps

184,527

Ps

141,602

Unharvested crops

 

83,227

 

-

Real Estate Business

 

 

 

 

Credit from barter transaction of Caballito (CYRSA)  

 

-

 

25,155

Credit from barter transaction of Caballito (Koad) (i)

 

-

 

6,991

Credit from barter transaction of Caballito (TGLT)

 

51,999

 

-

Torres de Rosario under construction

 

-

 

7,742

El Encuentro (ii)

 

1,898

 

6,222

Caballito plot of land

 

-

 

6,794

Beruti

 

23,309

 

-

Pereiraola lots

 

8,200

 

8,200

Torres Rosario

 

4,388

 

-

Other inventories  

 

59

 

1,512

 

Ps.

357,607

Ps.

204,218

(i)    Related to a barter transaction with an unrelated real estate developer valued at US$ 7.5 million pursuant to which the Company exchanged an undeveloped parcel of land for the delivery of units in a building to be constructed by the developer. As of June 30, 2011, certain completed units were delivered for which the Company signed preliminary sales agreements. The Company measured these units at net realizable value at year-end and recognized an unrealized gain of Ps. 5,790 and Ps. 4,839 for the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

(ii) Related to a barter transaction with an unrelated real estate developer valued at US$ 4.0 million pursuant to which the Company exchanged an undeveloped parcel of land for the delivery of residential plots. As of June 30, 2011, the plots were delivered. The Company sold some of the plots and signed preliminary sales agreements on others for which an unrealized gain of Ps. 3,732 and Ps. 1 million was recorded in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

                          

f)      Goodwill and negative goodwill

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

IRSA

Ps.

14,330

 

Ps.

13,040

BrasilAgro

 

6,965

 

 

-

Alto Palermo S.A.

 

12,431

 

 

10,865

Torre Bank Boston

 

4,873

 

 

5,033

Della Paolera 265 y Museo Renault

 

2,620

 

 

2,755

Fibesa S.A. 

 

-

 

 

47

Soleil Factory

 

4,978

 

 

-

Conil S.A. 

 

344

 

 

507

Negative Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

IRSA

Ps.

(324,774)

 

Ps.

(360,477)

BrasilAgro

 

(73,947)

 

 

-

Alto Palermo S.A. 

 

(342,604)

 

 

(26,443)

Palermo Invest S.A.

 

(23,498)

 

 

(24,503)

Empalme S.A.I.C.F.A. y G. 

 

(2,684)

 

 

(4,757)

Mendoza Plaza Shopping S.A. 

 

(2,115)

 

 

(5,002)

Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A.

 

(25)

 

 

(90)

Unicity S.A.

 

(3,601)

 

 

-

Soleil Factory

 

(14,349)

 

 

-

 

Ps.

(741,056)

 

Ps.

(389,025)

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.                   Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued)

 

g)         Trade accounts payable          

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Suppliers (i)

Ps.

124,257

 

Ps.

224,236

Accruals

 

118,600

 

 

102,877

Related parties (Note 8)

 

10,054

 

 

2,815

Debt related to purchase of farms (iii)

 

180,325

 

 

25,181

Liabilities in kind “Horizons”

 

36,443

 

 

46,451

Others.

 

3,550

 

 

2,183

 

Ps.

473,229

 

Ps.

403,743

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

 

Suppliers (ii)

Ps.

47

 

Ps.

11,210

Related parties (Note 8) 

 

-

 

 

12,158

Debt related to purchase of farms

 

12,098

 

 

-

 

Ps.

12,145

 

Ps.

23,368

 

(i)

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, includes accounts payable to merchants for credit card operations of Ps. 0.6 million and Ps. 124.7 million.

(ii)

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, includes Ps. 36.4 million and Ps. 46.5 million, respectively, balances that reflects the liabilities in kind associated to the acquisition of properties in Vicente López

(iii)

As of June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 53.2 million, Ps. 41.5 million and Ps. 52 million related to the debt to purchase of “Alto Taquari”, “Nova Buriti” and “Nova horizontina”, respectively.

 

h)       Short-term and long-term debt

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Short-term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Bank loans including accrued interests (i)

Ps.

331,779

 

Ps.

253,990

Bank overdrafts including accrued interests.

 

684,215

 

 

609,075

Trashop´s VCPs including accrued interest

 

-

 

 

23,019

Bank loans from foreign financial institutions entities

 

3,473

 

 

4,921

Seller financing (iv)

 

50,191

 

 

15,920

IRSA Non-Convertible Notes - interest 2017 (ii)

 

20,960

 

 

15,393

Non-Convertible including acrued interest Notes Class II

 

-

 

 

35,324

Non-convertible including acrued interest Notes Class III (vi)

 

36,314

 

 

-

Non-convertible including acrued interest Notes Class IV (vi)

 

55,503

 

 

-

Non-convertible including acrued interest Notes Class V (vii)

 

36,177

 

 

-

Non-convertible including acrued interest Notes Class VI (vii)

 

33,427

 

 

-

Non-convertible including acrued interest Notes Class VII (vii)

 

21

 

 

-

Non-convertible Notes - IRSA 2020 (v)

 

30,800

 

 

-

APSA Non-Convertible Notes 2011

 

-

 

 

69,978

APSA Convertible Notes - Accrued interest (iii)

 

3

 

 

2,719

APSA Non-Convertible Notes 2012 (iii)

 

28,879

 

 

26,695

APSA Non-Convertible Notes - Accrued interest (iii)

 

4,490

 

 

2,702

 

Ps.

1,316,232

 

Ps.

1,059,736

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.                   Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued)

 

h) Short-term and long-term debt (continued)

 

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Long-term debt:

 

 

 

 

Foreign financial entities  

Ps.

10,355

Ps.

-

Non-convertible Notes Class IV (vi)  

 

18,314

 

-

Non-convertible Notes Class V (vii)  

 

70,927

 

-

Non-convertible Notes Class VI (vii)  

 

99,286

 

-

Non-convertible including accrued Interests Notes Class VII (vii)  

 

8,509

 

-

IRSA Non-Convertible Notes 2017 (ii)  

 

599,565

 

440,670

APSA Non-Convertible Notes 2017 (iii)

 

421,498

 

261,663

Bank loans (i)

 

173,527

 

52,767

Non-convertible Notes - IRSA 2020 (v)

 

598,116

 

-

APSA Convertible Notes (iii)  

 

4,640

 

60,782

APSA Non-Convertible Notes 2012 (iii)

 

-

 

24,848

Seller financing (iv)  

 

81,568

 

12,436

 

Ps.

2,086,305

Ps.

853,166

(i)    As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the balance primarily relates to several short-term loans granted by several domestic financial institutions. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 these loans accrue interest at annual fixed interest rates ranging from 1.75% to 14% and from 3.0% to 15.75%, respectively. As of June 30, 2011 it includes the following loans: (a) Ps. 28,728 as a current balance and Ps. 27,585 as a non-current balance related to debt for purchase República building, (b) Ps. 18,984 correspond to Hoteles Argentinos S.A.’s mortgage loan, (c) Ps. 284,067 related to loans granted by different financial institutions (mainly Ps. 111,181 granted by Banco Provincia, Ps. 53,845 granted by Banco do Nordeste do Brasil, Ps. 50,240 granted by Banco Nación and Ps. 23,653 granted by Banco Ciudad de Buenos Aires). As of June 30, 2010 it includes the following loans: (a) Ps. 28,023 as a current balance and Ps. 52,767 as a non-current balance related to debt for purchase República building (See note 2.f)), (b) Ps. 19,023 correspond to Hoteles Argentinos S.A.’s mortgage loan, (c) Ps. 206,944 related to loans granted by different financial institutions (mainly Ps. 47,451 granted by Banco Santader Rio, Ps. 40,031 granted by Banco Nación, Ps. 30,726 granted by Banco Provincia, Ps. 21,269 granted by Banco Hipotecario and Ps. 15,545 granted by Banco Supervielle).

(ii)   In February 2007, the Company issued non-convertible Notes ( “IRSA Non-Convertible Note 2017”) for US$ 150 million to become due in February 2017 under the framework of the Global Program for Issuing Non -Convertible Notes in a nominal value of up to US$ 200 authorized by the National Securities Commission. Non-Convertible Notes 2017 accrue an annual fixed interest rate of 8.5%, payable every six months, starting in August, 2007. The principal will be fully paid on maturity. Non-Convertible Notes 2017 contain customary covenants including restrictions to pay dividends in accordance with certain limits. On November 2, 2010, the Company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting approved a new expansion of the Program in force for up to a further US$ 50 million bringing it to US$ 450 million.

(iii)  In May 2007, APSA issued an aggregate amount of US$ 170.0 million of non-convertible notes (APSA Non-Convertible Notes) under the Global Program for up to US$ 200.0 million authorized by the CNV on April 19, 2007. APSA Non-Convertible Notes were issued at par in two series. Out of the total amount, US$ 120.0 million were issued as Series I of APSA Non-Convertible Notes due May 11, 2017 (“Series I”) and Ps. 154.0 million (equivalent to US$ 50.0 million) were issued as Series II of APSA Non-Convertible Notes due June 11, 2012 (“Series II”). Series I bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.875% per annum and Series II bear interest at a fixed rate of 11.0% per annum. Series I pay interest in cash semi-annually in arrears on May 11 and November 11 of each year beginning on November 11, 2007. Series II pay interest in cash semi-annually in arrears on June 11and December 11 of each year beginning on December 11, 2007. Principal on the Series I is fully paid at maturity while principal on the Series II is paid semi-annually in seven equal and consecutive installments beginning on June 11, 2009. As of June 30, 2011 total Series I and Series II Notes repurchased by APSA amount to US$ 10.0 million and US$ 1.44 million, respectively. Such notes have been valued at face value and are disclosed netting the current and non-current capital and interest owed. As of June 30, 2011 the Company holds corporate notes Series II in the nominal amount of Ps. 13.3 million.
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders held on October 29, 2009 approved the increase in the amount of the Global Issuance  Program of Notes in place up US$ 200 million and for a total amount of US$ 400 million. Under such Global Issuance Program of Notes, on November 10, 2009, the placement of the Second Series of Notes for a totalvalue of Ps. 80.7 million, was completed in two series. Series III relates to the issuance of Ps. 55.8 million maturing on May 12, 2011, which accrue interest at variable Badlar rate plus a 3% margin payable on a quarterly basis. Series IV

 

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4.     Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued)

 

h)       Short-term and long-term debt (continued)

 

 

relates to the issuance of Ps. 24.9 million (equivalent to US$ 6.6 million) maturing on May 12, 2011, which accrue interest at a fixed 6.75% rate applied to the principal in US dollars, payable on a quarterly basis.

On July 19, 2002, APSA, issued an aggregate amount of US$ 50.0 million of Convertible notes (the "APSA Convertible Notes") in exchange for cash and the settlement of certain liabilities. APSA Convertible Notes accrue interest at a fixed annual interest rate of 10%, are convertible at any time at the option of the holder into common shares of APSA of Ps. 0.10 par value per share and originally matured on July 19, 2006. A meeting of noteholders resolved to extend the maturity date of APSA Convertible Notes through July 19, 2014 although the remaining terms and conditions were left unchanged. As of June 30, 2011 holders of Convertible Notes have exercised their right to convert ordinary shares for a total of US$ 18.3 million. The outstanding balance of APSA Convertible Notes as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounts to US$ 31.7 and US$ 47.2 million, respectively, mainly held by IRSA. Accordingly, balances shown reflect amount held by third parties after intercompany eliminations.

(iv)   As of June 30, 2011 the balance mainly includes: (a) Ps. 32,912 to the debt from acquisition of Zetol S.A.; (b) Ps. 8,900 related to the debt for purchase of Arcos del Gourmet S.A. shares; (c) Ps. 39,839 related to the seller financing of goodwill of Soleil Factory; and (d) Ps. 47,763 related to the debt for purchase of Predio San Martin. As of June 30, 2010 the balance mainly includes: (a) Ps. 9,201 to the debt from acquisition of Zetol S.A.; (b) Ps. 6,053 related to the debt of Tyrus for purchase of Banco Hipotecario S.A. shares and (c) Ps. 13,102 related to the debt for purchase of Arcos del Gourmet S.A. shares.

(v)     On February 25, 2010, the IRSA´s Board of Directors approved the extension of the maximum face value of the Global Program for Issuing Non Convertible notes by an additional US$ 200 million, reaching a total amount of US$ 400 million, as approved by the Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders held on October 29, 2009. Within this framework, on July 20, 2010, IRSA issued non-convertible notes for a face value of US$ 150 million (“Non-convertible Notes Class II”) maturing on July 20, 2020. The issuance price was 97.838% of the par value and they accrue interest at a nominal interest rate of 11.5% per annum, to be paid semi-annually on January 20 and June 20 each year, starting on January 20, 2011. The expenses related to the issuance amounted to Ps. 7.1 million.

(vi)   On July 1, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the Price Supplement related to the issuance of Class III and Class IV Non-Convertible Notes, under the Global Program framework. Later, between July 6 and 16, 2010, the Second Series of simple Corporate Bonds (not convertible into shares) was subscribed for a total value of Ps. 105.9 million. The issue was finally carried out on July 21, 2010. Class III Non-Convertible Notes, for a face value of Ps. 35.7 million and falling due 21 months after the issuance date will accrue interest at a variable date (Badlar privada plus 400 basis points). These will be paid on a quarterly basis in arrears while amortization will be made in three consecutive payments 15, 18 and 21 from the issuance date Class IV Non-Convertible Notes, for a face value of US$ 17.8 million and falling due 24 months after the issuance date will accrue interest at fixed annual rate of 7.75%. These will be paid on a quarterly basis in arrears while amortization will be made in four equal and consecutive payments 15, 18, 21 and 24 from the issuance date.

(vii)  On February 18, 2011 the Board of Directors approved a Pricing Supplement for the issuance of Class V, VI and VII Non-Convertible notes, under the Program. Later on, between February 22 and March 3, 2011, the Third Series of simple (nonconvertible) Non-Convertible was subscribed. Finally, the Non-Convertible were issued on March 10, 2011. Class V Non-Convertible notes, for a nominal value of Ps. 106.9 million due 21 months after the issue date, shall accrue interest at a variable rate (Badlar plus 375 basis points). Interest will be payable quarterly in arrears whereas the principal will be amortized in three consecutive equal payments on the 15, 18 and 21 months following the issue date. Class VI Non-Convertible notes, for a nominal value of US$ 34.8 million due 24 months after the issue date shall be payable in pesos at the exchange rate prevailing on the payment date. Interest will accrue 7,50% annually, and shall be payable quarterly in arrears while the principal will be amortized in four consecutive and equal payments on the 15, 18, 21 and 24 month following the issue date. Class VII Non-Convertible notes, for a nominal value of US$ 2.1 million due 24 months after the issue date and payable in pesos at the exchange rate prevailing on the payment date. Interest will accrue at a fixed minimum rate of 4% per annum plus a Premium Factor (40% of the appreciation of the soybean during the fiscal year), if applicable. Interest will be payable quarterly in arrears. Principal will be repaid at maturity.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.     Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts: (continued)

 

i)        Salaries and social security payable

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

Provision for vacation and bonuses

Ps.

67,011

Ps.

47,967

Social security payable

 

12,827

 

11,994

Salaries payable

 

1,369

 

1,019

Facilities for payment plan social security

 

209

 

-

Others

 

1,461

 

504

 

Ps.

82,877

Ps.

61,484

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

Facilities for payment plan social security

Ps.

635

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

635

Ps.

-

 

j)        Taxes payable

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax, net

Ps.

72,606

 

Ps.

38,213

Gross revenue tax payable

 

2,325

 

 

4,729

MPIT payable, net

 

7,636

 

 

14,127

VAT payable, net

 

21,642

 

 

17,308

Tax withholdings 

 

17,826

 

 

12,482

VAT – Plan of facilities

 

-

 

 

13,235

Income Taxes – Plan of facilities

 

1,879

 

 

1,559

Asset tax payable, net

 

4,276

 

 

4,360

Tax payment facilities - ABL

 

1,464

 

 

815

Gross sales tax payable – plan of facilities

 

564

 

 

485

Others

 

5,586

 

 

1,245

 

Ps.

135,804

 

Ps.

108,558

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax (Note 11)

Ps.

555,901

 

Ps.

248,722

Facilities plan – Income tax payable

 

17,386

 

 

19,145

Facilities plan – Asset tax

 

2,086

 

 

2,392

Gross revenue tax payable – Plan of facilities

 

1,672

 

 

1,320

Tax payment facilities – ABL

 

1,927

 

 

2,372

Others

 

364

 

 

12

 

Ps.

579,336

 

Ps.

273,963

 

k)       Advances from customers

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Admission rights

Ps.

60,822

 

Ps.

51,194

Advanced payments from customers

 

173,712

 

 

134,889

Leases and service advances (i) 

 

35,021

 

 

30,381

 

Ps.

269,555

 

Ps.

216,464

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

4.             Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts: (continued)

 

k)       Advances from customers (continued)

 

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

Admission rights

Ps.

66,885

Ps.

59,469

Leases and service advances

 

27,359

 

30,924

 

Ps.

94,244

Ps.

90,393

         

l)        Other liabilities

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

  

 

2010

Current

 

 

 

 

Below market leases

Ps.

-

Ps.

1,929

Payables to Nationals Park Administration

1,100

2,589

Debt to purchase of investments

316

-

Other debts

16,004

-

Guarantee deposits

4,128

5,243

Related parties (Note 8) 

45,194

33,384

Premium collected

672

595

Contributed leasehold improvements to be accrued and unrealized gains

332

516

Debt with former minority shareholder of Tarshop S.A

-

3,529

Operations to liquidate

7,681

178

Dividends payable.

5

-

Advanced from sale of Tarshop S.A.´s shares (Note 8)

-

21,070

Loan with FyO.Com´s minority shareholder (Note 8)

-

134

Others.

6,448

6,675

 

Ps.

81,880

Ps.

75,842

Non-Current

 

 

 

 

Loans with shareholders of related parties

Ps.

252

Ps.

19,989

Contributed leasehold improvements

 

9,170

 

9,687

Guarantee deposits

 

6,207

 

4,073

Debt to the former minority shareholders of Tarshop S.A.

 

 

-

 

3,322

Hersha´s option payable

 

-

 

16,693

Commitment to provide

 

-

 

5,897

Below market leases 

 

3,344

 

3,166

Related parties (Note 8) 

 

20

 

20

Others.

 

2,631

 

2,525

 

Ps.

21,624

Ps.

65,372

 

 

 

 

 

         

m)     Unrealized  gain (loss) on inventories

 

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

2009

Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories – Beef cattle

Ps.

69,752

 

Ps.

84,349

Ps.

(845)

Unrealized loss on inventories – Crops, raw, materials and MAT

 

(15,704)

 

 

1,140

 

(493)

Gain for operations and holding of real estate assets 

 

1,140

 

 

1,091

 

930

 

Ps

55,188

 

Ps.

86,580

Ps.

(408)

               

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

4.       Details of balance sheet and statement of income accounts (continued)

 

 

n)       Other income and expenses, net

 

As of June 30,

Other income

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

2009

Provision for litigation

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

1,151

Ps.

1,601

Gains on the sale of other fixed assets

 

35

 

 

5

 

185

Lawsuits and contingencies

 

87

 

 

-

 

-

Sale of client base and assignment of portfolio

 

10,019

 

 

-

 

-

Management fee

 

735

 

 

855

 

-

Others

 

2,219

 

 

1,066

 

1,242

 

Ps.

13,095

 

Ps.

3,077

 

Ps.

3,028

Other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax on shareholder´s personal assets

Ps.

(13,269)

 

Ps.

(12,734)

Ps.

(12,812)

Unrecoverable VAT receivable

 

(3,347)

 

 

(2,937)

 

(4,200)

Donations

 

(7,020)

 

 

(5,592)

 

(1,730)

Provision for litigation.

 

(3,487)

 

 

(742)

 

-

Expenses prior capitalized items (i)

 

(6,607)

 

 

-

 

-

Others

 

(2,182)

 

 

(723)

 

 

(734)

 

Ps.

(35,912)

 

Ps.

(22,728)

 

Ps.

(19,476)

 

Ps.

(22,817)

 

Ps.

(19,651)

 

Ps.

(16,448)

(i) Relates mainly to “Caballito” and “Abasto” projects, which were abandoned by the Company

 

 

o)      Financial results, net

 

 

As of June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Generated by assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gain

Ps.

25,586

Ps.

6,943

Ps.

99,627

Conversion differences

(4,543)

2,271

6,250

Interest income (loss)

19,006

23,281

(1,100)

 

2,850

5,412

22,668

Tax on bank account operations

(10,310)

(5,812)

(4,683)

Holding gain and result of transactions on securities investment

(1,435)

7,693

50,919

Others

(3,413)

(392)

(150)

 

Ps.

27,741

Ps.

39,396

Ps.

173,531

Generated by liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on hedging operations

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

8,431

Loans and convertible notes

 

(290,854)

(181,806)

(128,270)

Net gain from repurchase of non-convertible notes

 

-

-

174,068

Exchange loss 

 

(91,649)

(52,501)

(180,510)

Loans application fees

 

(7,204)

(3,466)

(379)

Others

 

(7,026)

(2,965)

(2,215)

 

Ps.

(396,733)

Ps.

(240,738)

Ps.

(128,875)

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

5.             Shareholders' equity

 

a)      Common stock

 

                As of June 30, 2011, the Company had 501,562,534 outstanding shares of common stock, having a par value of Ps. 1 per share. Holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Following is a summary of the activity in the Company’s shares during the years presented:

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

 

Shares issued

 

 

Par value

 

 

Paid-in-capital

Balances as of June 30, 2008

 

 

501,532

 

Ps.

501,532

 

Ps.

879,188

Exercise of old-warrants

 

 

7

 

Ps.

7

 

Ps.

30

Balances as of June 30, 2009 (i)

 

 

501,539

 

Ps.

501,539

 

Ps.

879,218

Exercise of warrants

 

 

22

 

 

22

 

 

113

Balances as of June 30, 2010 

 

 

501,561

 

 

501,561

 

 

879,331

Exercise of warrants

 2  

 2   

11   

Balances as of June 30, 2011

 

 

501,563

 

 

501,563

 

 

879,342

(i)    During this fiscal year 2009, 2,935,641 ADR’s and 643,590 shares of common stock were repurchased.

 See Note 25.

 

In March 2008, the Company issued 180 million shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1 each entitled to one vote per share and, for each subscribed share, each shareholder received at no additional cost a warrant entitling the holder to purchase 0.33333333 new shares at a price of US$ 1.68 per each share to be acquired. Thus, the Company issued 180 million warrants entitling the holder to purchase a total of 60 million additional shares. Warrants mature May 22, 2015 and may be exercised between the 17th and the 22nd day of February, May, September and November of any year through 2015. Warrants are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange under the symbol “CREW2”and on the Nasdaq under the symbol “CRESW”.

 

The terms and conditions of outstanding options (warrants) to subscribe the Company’s shares of common stock have been amended due to attributing proprietary treasury shares on a prorate basis among its shareholders, made by the Company on November 23, 2009. The terms that have been modified are the number of shares to be issued for warrants (current is 0.35100598) and the prices to call shares to be issued (current price after assignment US$ 1.5954).The rest of terms and conditions of warrants remain unchanged.

 

Proceeds from the issuance, net of issuance expenses, amount to Ps. 881.1 million, while the tax effect of issuance expenses amounted to Ps. 9.9 million. Proceeds were allocated to shares and warrants issued based on the fair market value estimated upon subscription. The portion of the proceeds allocated to warrants amounting to Ps. 115.2 million was recorded as additional paid-in capital.

 

As stated in the section “Allocation of funds” in the capital increase issuance prospectus, the funds brought into the Company were mainly used to organize companies and acquire plots of land for agricultural production in Bolivia and Paraguay, the purchase of shares of our subsidiaries IRSA and BrasilAgro, the acquisition of corporate bonds of our subsidiaries IRSA and APSA, the repurchase of proprietary shares which are treasury stock, the settlement of payables and working capital. It should be considered that the allocation of net funds obtained from the offer has been and may continue occasionally to be influenced by current market conditions and, consequently, in the section "Allocation of funds" in the capital increase issuance prospectus, we have reserved the right to reallocate the whole or a portion of such anticipated uses to other uses that we consider consistent with our strategy.

  

Funds obtained were assigned to shares and warrants issued based on the current value estimated upon subscription.

 

During fiscal year 2010, 62,559 options were exercised; consequently, 21,898 shares of common stock were issued for Ps. 135.

 

In the current fiscal year 5,776 options were exercised; consequently, 2,026 shares of common stock were issued for US$ 3,235.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

5.                   Shareholders' equity (continued)

 

a)      Common stock (continued)

 

As of June 2011, there are 177,640,130 outstanding warrants.

 

b)         Inflation adjustment of common stock

 

                As discussed in Note 2.d), the Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared on the basis of general price-level accounting which reflects changes in the purchasing power of the Argentine peso in the historical financial statements until February 28, 2003. Accordingly, the inflation adjustment related to common stock and treasury was appropriated to an inflation adjustment reserve, which forms part of shareholders’ equity. According to Argentine rules and regulations, the balance of the inflation adjustment reserves may be applied only towards the issuance of common stock to shareholders of the Company.

 

c)        Paid-in capital

 

                The Company records changes of interests in equity investees and/or subsidiaries, resulting from capital nature transactions between the equity investees and/or subsidiaries and other shareholders, to paid-in capital within shareholders’ equity.

 

               d)   Restrictions on distribution of profits (legal reserve)

 

                In accordance with the Argentine Corporations Law and the Company’s by-laws, 5% of the net and realized profit for the year calculated in accordance with Argentine GAAP plus (less) prior year adjustments must be appropriated by resolution of shareholders to a legal reserve until such reserve equals 20% of the Company’s outstanding capital. This legal reserve may be used only to absorb losses.

 

e)   Reserve for new developments

 

Under Argentine law, companies are allowed to transfer portions of accumulated retained earnings to special reserves. These special reserves may be for general purposes or for specific uses such as new developments. The transfer of accumulated retained earnings to these special reserves is shown in the shareholder´s equity. These reclassifications have no impact on the total shareholders’ equity of the Company.

 

f)       Treasury stock

 

The acquisition cost of treasury stock has been debited from the account “Reserve for new developments” as provided by sec. 220, subsec. 2, Law No. 19,550.

 

Likewise, the “Common stock account” was debited for the face value of repurchased shares and the “Inflation adjustment of common stock account”, for the proportional portion of the adjustment for inflation related to the shares acquired. In turn, the accounts “Treasury stock” and “Inflation adjustment of treasury stock” were respectively credited (See Note 24).

 

6.             Derivative financial instruments

 

The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to commodity risks, foreign-exchange risks and interest rate risks. These financial instruments consist mainly of crop future contracts, put and call option contracts, foreign currency future contracts and swap operations. The counterparties to these instruments generally are major financial institutions. In entering into these contracts, the Company has assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Company does not expect any losses as a result of counterparty defaults. As described in Note 3.r), derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the fair market value of the derivative instruments are reported in earnings. Margin deposits and premiums paid related to outstanding future and option contracts are recorded as other receivables on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 6.            Derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company had open commodity crop future contracts amounting to US$ 2.4 million and US$ 7.4 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, these contracts covered a notional amount 12,520 tons and 34,600 tons, respectively, of various crops, including soybean and corn.

 

Futures contracts are used in combination with put and call option contracts principally to take advantage of market fluctuations, which provide more favorable pricing opportunities. During the year-end June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company opened several CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) put and call options to partially hedge the Corn and Soybean exposures. During fiscal year 2011 and 2010 corn puts and calls were opened with a weighted average strike price of US$ 232 and US$ 187 per ton, covering notional amounts of 19,050 tons and 2,540 tons, respectively. Soybean puts and calls were opened with a weighted average strike price of US$ 347 per ton, covering notional amounts of 26,875 tons, during fiscal year 2010. The open options as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 mature at various dates through December 2011 and May 2011, respectively.

 

The Company recorded gains and losses associated with these commodity–based contracts in “Unrealized gain (loss) on inventories” in the statement of income. Gains and losses were Ps. 23,661 (loss), Ps. 713 (loss) and Ps. 2,780 (gain) for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

                                                                                                                                 

During fiscal year 2011, the Company had arranged futures and options on the Futures Market and SWAP operations for a notional amount of Ps. 106.9 million structured as follows: (i) Ps. 30 million entered into with Standard Bank due on December 10, 2012 whereby the Company agrees to pay a fixed rate of 14% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate; (ii) Ps. 20 million entered into with Standard Bank due on December 10, 2012 whereby the Company agrees to pay a fixed rate of 14.1% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate; (iii) Ps. 30 million entered into with Banco Santander Río due on December 10, 2012 whereby the Company agrees to pay a fixed rate of 14.25% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate and (iv) Ps. 26.9 million entered into with Banco Itaú due on December 10, 2012 whereby the Company agrees to pay a fixed rate of 14.45% and the counterparty the Badlar variable rate. During fiscal year 2010, the Company had foreign currency future contracts outstanding to sell US$ 9.8 million and to purchase US$ 2.7 million at an average price of Ps. 4.06 per US$ maturing through December 2010. The Company recognized results from foreign exchange contracts of Ps. 1,522 (gain), Ps. 5,412 (gain), and Ps. 32,104 (gain) for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

The Company recorded gains and losses associated with these foreign exchange contracts and SWAP operations in "Financial Results, net" in the statements of income.

 

 

Derivative financial instruments involve, to a varying degree, elements of market and credit risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from price movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities, being hedged. The counterparties to the agreements relating to the Company’s futures and options contracts consist of a number of major institutions with high credit ratings. The Company does not believe that there is a significant risk of nonperformance by these counterparties because the Company continually monitors the credit rating of such counterparties, and limits the financial exposure and the amounts of agreements entered into with any one financial institution. While the contract or notional amounts of derivative financial instruments provide one measure of the volume of these transactions, they do not represent the amount of the Company’s exposure to credit risk. The amounts potentially subject to credit risk are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties’ obligations under the contracts exceed the obligations of the Company to the counterparties.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

7.            Additional information on assets and liabilities

 

The breakdown of main assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2011 is as follows:

 

 

To mature in

1st Quarter

 

To mature in

2nd Quarter

 

To mature in

3rd Quarter

 

To mature in

4th Quarter

 

To mature in greater than 1 year

 

No fixed term - Current

 

 

 

No fixed term – Non-Current

 

Past due

 

 

Total

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

Ps.

568,285

 

Ps.

654

 

Ps.

654

 

Ps.

654

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

4,814

 

Ps.

1,682

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

576,743

Trade accounts receivables, net

 

303,014

 

 

30,623

 

 

23,287

 

 

9,115

 

 

 

32,699

 

 

 

1,801

 

 

-

 

 

84,931

 

 

485,470

Other receivables

 

87,610

 

 

89,040

 

 

13,455

 

 

11,605

 

 

84,413

 

 

89,892

 

 

242,212

 

 

244

 

 

618,471

 

Ps.

958,909

 

Ps.

120,317

 

Ps.

37,396

 

Ps.

21,374

 

Ps.

117,112

 

Ps.

96,507

 

Ps.

243,894

 

Ps.

85,175

 

Ps.

1,680,684

 

 

To mature in

1st Quarter

 

To mature in

2nd Quarter

 

To mature in

3rd Quarter

 

To mature in

4th Quarter

 

To mature in greater than 1 year

 

No fixed term - Current

 

 

 

No fixed term – Non-Current

 

Past due

 

 

Total

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

Ps.

299,383

 

Ps.

53,539

 

Ps.

4,500

 

Ps.

110,760

 

Ps.

12,145

 

Ps.

2,887

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,160

 

Ps.

485,374

Short-term and long-term debt

 

580,948

 

 

129,251

 

 

62,818

 

 

280,923

 

 

2,086,305

 

 

262,292

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

3,402,537

Advances from customers

 

138,466

 

 

87,557

 

 

23,092

 

 

16,556

 

 

94,244

 

 

3,834

 

 

-

 

 

50

 

 

363,799

Other liabilities

 

176,752

 

 

96,998

 

 

9,809

 

 

11,153

 

 

46,108

 

 

10,035

 

 

570,439

 

 

429

 

 

921,723

 

Ps.

1,195,549

 

Ps.

367,345

 

Ps.

100,219

 

Ps.

419,392

 

Ps.

2,238,802

 

Ps.

279,048

 

Ps.

570,439

 

Ps.

2,639

 

Ps.

5,173,433

 

 

Accruing interest at a fixed rate

 

Accruing interest at a variable rate

 

Not accruing interest

 

 

 

Current

 

Non-Current

 

Current

 

Non-Current

 

Current

 

Non-Current

 

Total

Investments

Ps.

10,276

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

543,841

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

20,944

 

Ps.

1,682

 

Ps.

576,743

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

31,112

 

 

13,737

 

 

2,703

 

 

7,731

 

 

418,956

 

 

11,231

 

 

485,470

Other receivables

 

57,592

 

 

66,448

 

 

2,972

 

 

-

 

 

231,282

 

 

260,177

 

 

618,471

Total assets

Ps.

98,980

 

Ps.

80,185

 

Ps.

549,516

 

Ps.

7,731

 

Ps.

671,182

 

Ps.

273,090

 

Ps.

1,680,684

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

Ps.

381

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

169,785

 

Ps.

12,098

 

Ps.

303,063

 

Ps.

47

 

Ps.

485,374

Short and long-term debt

 

732,858

 

 

1,980,212

 

 

144,528

 

 

130,795

 

 

438,846

 

 

(24,702)

 

 

3,402,537

Advances from customers

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

300

 

 

1,690

 

 

269,255

 

 

92,554

 

 

363,799

Other liabilities

 

64,564

 

 

20,961

 

 

6

 

 

61,053

 

 

240,606

 

 

534,533

 

 

921,723

Total Liabilities

Ps.

797,803

 

Ps.

2,001,173

 

Ps.

314,619

 

Ps.

205,636

 

Ps.

1,251,770

 

Ps.

602,432

 

Ps.

5,173,433

                                         

 

The breakdown of main assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2010 is as follows:

 

 

To mature in

1st Quarter

 

To mature in

2nd Quarter

 

To mature in

3rd Quarter

 

To mature in

4th Quarter

 

To mature in greater than 1 year

 

No fixed term

 

Past due

 

 

Total

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

Ps.

208,164

 

Ps.

10,411

 

Ps.

30,628

 

Ps.

10,620

 

Ps.

17,292

 

Ps.

4,127

 

Ps.

16,661

 

Ps.

297,903

Trade accounts receivables, net

 

241,863

 

 

46,911

 

 

27,549

 

 

26,491

 

 

 

42,123

 

 

 

691

 

 

97,560

 

 

483,188

Other receivables

 

155,693

 

 

8,196

 

 

18,059

 

 

14,095

 

 

6,996

 

 

297,089

 

 

95

 

 

500,223

 

Ps.

605,720

 

Ps.

65,518

 

Ps.

76,236

 

Ps.

51,206

 

Ps.

66,411

 

Ps.

301,907

 

Ps.

114,316

 

Ps.

1,281,314

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

7.            Additional information on assets and liabilities (continued)

 

To mature in

1st Quarter

 

To mature in

2nd Quarter

 

To mature in

3rd Quarter

 

To mature in

4th Quarter

 

To mature in greater than 1 year

 

No fixed term

 

Past due

 

 

Total

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

Ps.

324,066

 

Ps.

9,551

 

Ps.

37,688

 

Ps.

188

 

Ps.

416

 

Ps.

24,060

 

Ps.

31,142

 

Ps.

427,111

Short-term and long-term debt

 

 

499,031

 

 

98,405

 

 

29,253

 

 

138,092

 

 

853,166

 

 

294,955

 

 

-

 

 

1,912,902

Advances from customers

 

101,064

 

 

23,146

 

 

77,235

 

 

14,201

 

 

90,393

 

 

421

 

 

397

 

 

306,857

Other liabilities

 

118,759

 

 

76.874

 

 

10,608

 

 

5,519

 

 

74.674

 

 

309,989

 

 

1,394

 

 

597,817

 

Ps.

1,042,920

 

Ps.

207,976

 

Ps.

154,784

 

Ps.

158,000

 

Ps.

1,018,649

 

Ps.

629,425

 

Ps.

32,933

 

Ps.

3,244,687

 

 

Accruing interest at a fixed rate

 

Accruing interest at a variable rate

 

Not accruing interest

 

 

 

Current

 

Non-Current

 

Current

 

Non-Current

 

Current

 

Non-Current

 

Total

Investments

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

104,811

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

174,157

 

Ps.

18,935

 

Ps.

297,903

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

112,684

 

 

13,789

 

 

563

 

 

154

 

 

327,818

 

 

28,180

 

 

483,188

Other receivables

 

2,890

 

 

32,035

 

 

31,896

 

 

4,579

 

 

217,122

 

 

211,701

 

 

500,223

Total assets

Ps.

115,574

 

Ps.

45,824

 

Ps.

137,270

 

Ps.

4,733

 

Ps.

719,097

 

Ps.

258,816

 

Ps.

1,281,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

Ps.

117,310

 

Ps.

320

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

286,433

 

Ps.

23,048

 

Ps.

427,111

Short and long-term debt

 

596,266

 

 

852,207

 

 

127,218

 

 

-

 

 

336,252

 

 

959

 

 

1,912,902

Advances from customers

 

-

 

 

2,551

 

 

300

 

 

-

 

 

216,164

 

 

87,842

 

 

306,857

Other liabilities

 

37,199

 

 

66,970

 

 

13,236

 

 

65,103

 

 

198,339

 

 

216,970

 

 

597,817

Total Liabilities

Ps.

750,775

 

Ps.

922,048

 

Ps.

140,754

 

Ps.

65,103

 

Ps.

1,037,188

 

Ps.

328,819

 

Ps.

3,244,687

 

8.            Balances and transactions with related parties

 

The balances with related parties as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

Related Parties

Trade accounts receivable, net

Other receivables

Inventories barter transaction of Caballito

Current

 

Current

 

Non-Current

Current

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

2011

2010

Cactus Argentina S.A. (1)

Ps.

-

Ps.

304

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

-

-

Agro-Uranga S.A. (1)

 

96

 

7

 

46

 

39

 

-

 

-

-

-

BrasilAgro (1)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Dolphin Fund PLC (9)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Advances to employees (7)

 

77

 

57

 

4,044

 

2,894

 

-

 

-

-

-

Directors

 

14

 

2

 

215

 

169

 

-

 

-

-

-

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes (3)

 

-

 

-

 

9

 

22

 

-

 

-

-

-

Fundación IRSA (8)

 

33

 

41

 

1

 

5

 

-

 

-

-

-

Consultores Asset Management S.A. (10) 

 

997

 

918

 

29

 

29

 

-

 

-

-

-

Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A (5)

 

-

 

-

 

3,689

 

95

 

-

 

-

-

-

CYRSA S.A. (4)

 

1,761

 

1,669

 

11

 

8

 

-

 

-

-

25,155

New Lipstick LLC (2)

 

-

 

-

 

960

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Lipstick Management LLC (2)

 

-

 

-

 

448

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Tarshop SA (2)

 

660

 

-

 

13,863

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Quality Invest SA (4)

 

799

 

-

 

241

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

TGLT SA (3)

 

658

 

-

 

1,680

 

-

 

-

 

-

51,999

-

Grupo MAEDA SA Agroindustrial (4)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

18,761

 

-

-

-

IRSA Developments LP (14)

 

-

 

-

 

7

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Banco Hipotecario S.A. (2)

 

225

 

354

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Canteras Natal Crespo S.A. (4)

 

403

 

318

 

41

 

50

 

-

 

-

-

-

Consorcio Libertador S.A. (7)

 

140

 

-

 

16

 

20

 

-

 

-

-

-

Consorcio Dock del Plata (7)

 

-

 

883

 

-

 

2

 

 

 

-

-

-

Cresca S.A. (4)

 

350

 

182

 

528

 

5,219

 

10,596

 

-

-

-

Metroshop S.A. (4)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

14,687

-

-

Museo de los niños (8)

 

1,781

 

1,111

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Puerto Retiro S.A. (4)

 

58

 

59

 

63

 

31

 

-

 

-

-

-

Hersha Hospitality Trust (14)

 

-

 

-

 

2,690

 

2,087

 

-

 

-

-

-

Baicom Networks S.A. (4)

 

61

 

-

 

6

 

1

 

415

 

323

-

-

Rummaalá S.A. (13)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Elsztain Managing Partners Lim (11)

 

-

 

-

 

156

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

IRSA Real Estate Strategies LP (3)

 

-  

 

-

 

64

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

-

Consorcio Torre Boston (7)

 

1,076

 

595

 

344

 

205

 

-

 

-

-

-

Total

Ps.

9,189

Ps.

6,500

Ps.

29,151

Ps.

10,876

Ps.

29,772

Ps.

15,010

51,999

25,155

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

8.            Balances and transactions with related parties (continued)

 

 

Trade Accounts Payables

Loans

 

Current

Non-Current

Current

Non-Current

Related Parties

 

2011

 

2010

2010

2010

2010

Cactus Argentina S.A. (1)

Ps.

-

Ps.

632

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Agro-Uranga S.A. (1)

 

178

 

36

 

-

 

-

 

-

BrasilAgro (1)

 

-

 

8

 

-

 

-

 

-

Advances to employees (7)

 

153

 

128

 

-

 

-

 

-

Directors

 

-

 

36

 

-

 

-

 

-

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes (3)

 

1,241

 

708

 

-

 

-

 

-

Fundación IRSA (8)

 

1

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consultores Asset Management S.A. (10) 

 

10

 

7

 

-

 

-

 

-

CYRSA S.A. (4)

 

1,725

 

1,006

 

-

 

-

 

-

New Lipstick LLC (2)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Lipstick Management LLC (2)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Tarshop SA (2)

 

5,533

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Banco Hipotecario S.A. (2)

 

252

 

168

 

-

 

-

 

-

Canteras Natal Crespo S.A. (4)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Libertador S.A. (7)

 

65

 

66

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Dock del Plata (7)

 

-

 

10

 

-

 

-

 

-

Cresca S.A. (4)

 

46

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Metroshop S.A. (4)

 

-

 

-

 

12,158

 

-

 

-

Museo de los niños (8)

 

9

 

5

 

-

 

-

 

-

Puerto Retiro S.A. (4)

 

5

 

5

 

-

 

-

 

-

Hersha Hospitality Trust (14)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Baicom Networks S.A. (4)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Rummaalá S.A. (13)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Parque Arauco (3)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,716

 

60,822

Consorcio Torre Boston (7)

 

836

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total

Ps.

10,054

Ps.

2,815

Ps.

12,158

Ps.

2,716

Ps.

60,822

                     

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

Current

Non-Current

Related Parties

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

CYRSA S.A. (4)

Ps.

43

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Quality Invest SA (4)

 

16

 

-

 

-

 

-

Banco Hipotecario S.A. (2)

 

-

 

21,070

 

-

 

-

Advances to employees (7)

 

1,000

 

-

 

-

 

-

Directors

 

16,004

 

24,994

 

20

 

20

Tarshop SA (2)

 

17,330

 

-

 

-

 

-

New Lipstick LLC (2)

 

622

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consultores Asset Management S.A. (10)

 

7,868

 

7,267

 

-

 

-

Fundación IRSA (8)

 

1,075

 

1,073

 

-

 

-

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes (3)

 

308

 

-

 

-

 

-

IRSA Developments LP (14)

 

4

 

8

 

-

 

-

IRSA Real Estate Strategies LP (14)

 

8

 

8

 

-

 

-

Elsztain Managing Partners Lim (11)

 

53

 

-

 

-

 

-

Elsztain Managing Partners Maste

 

859

 

27

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Libertador S.A. (7)

 

4

 

4

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Dock del Plata S.A. (7)

 

-

 

3

 

-

 

-

FYO minority shareholders

 

-

 

134

 

-

 

-

Total

Ps.

45,194

Ps.

54,588

Ps.

20

Ps.

20

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

8.            Balances and transactions with related parties (continued)

 

The transactions with related parties as of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

 

Income for shared services and expenses

Fees

Related Parties

2011

2010

2009

2011

2010

2009

Alto Palermo S.A. (12)

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

IRSA (1)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Tarjeta Shopping S.A. (12)

 

85

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consultores Asset Management S.A. (10)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(23,618)

 

(20,601)

 

(13,641)

CYRSA S.A. (4)

 

-

 

73

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Canteras Natal Crespo S.A. (4)

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Libertador S.A. (7)

 

123

 

123

 

124

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Dock del Plata S.A. (7)

 

78

 

195

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes

 

226

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Directors

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(52,862)

 

(50,198)

 

 

Consorcio Torre Boston (7)

 

-

 

54

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total

Ps.

560

Ps.

493

Ps.

172

Ps.

(76,480)

Ps.

(70,799)

Ps.

(13,641)

 

 

Rent Expenses

Leases

Legal services

Related Parties

2011

2010

2009

2011

2010

2009

2011

2010

2009

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes (3) 

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

97

Ps.

-

Ps.

(7,708)

Ps.

(4,921)

Ps.

(5,532)

Cactus Argentina S.A. (1) 

 

(1,304)

 

(2,090)

 

733

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

CYRSA S.A. (4) 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

4

 

24

 

225

 

-

 

-

 

-

Tarshop S.A.

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

3,954

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consultores Asset Management S.A.

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

99

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Libertador S.A. (7)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12

 

11

 

9

 

-

 

-

 

-

Advances to employees (7) 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

109

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total

Ps.

(1,304)

Ps.

(2,090)

Ps.

733

Ps.

4,069

Ps.

132

Ps.

343

Ps.

(7,708)

Ps.

(4,921)

Ps.

(5,532)

 

 

Interest gain (loss)

Administrative services

Others

Related Parties

2011

2010

2009

2011

2010

2009

2011

2010

2009

Alto Palermo S.A. (12) 

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

923

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

243

IRSA (1) 

 

-

 

-

 

1

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Generals Stockholders

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Inversora Bolivar S.A. (2)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(38)

 

-

 

-

 

(429)

BrasilAgro (1)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

408

 

-

 

-

 

-

Canteras Natal Crespo S.A. (4)

 

4

 

100

 

83

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Libertador S.A. (7)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Dock del Plata SA

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

CYRSA S.A. (4) 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Consorcio Torre Boston

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Cactus Argentina S.A. (1)

 

-

 

9

 

907

 

48

 

152

 

171

 

28

 

40

 

336

Consultores Asset Management S.A.

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Cresca (4)

 

33

 

-

 

-

 

686

 

703

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A. (5)

 

2,566

 

804

 

1,111

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Fundación IRSA (8)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(3,134)

 

5,592

 

1,730

Advances to employees (7)

 

380

 

95

 

205

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Parque Arauco S.A. (6)

 

(315)

 

(8,049)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Tarshop S.A.

 

80

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12,596

 

-

 

-

Directors

 

(4)

 

(9)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Agro-Uranga S.A. (1)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,567

 

1,323

 

340

Total

Ps.

2,744

Ps.

(7,050)

Ps.

3,230

Ps.

734

Ps.

855

Ps.

541

Ps.

11,057

Ps.

6,955

Ps.

2,220

 

(1) Equity investee of Cresud.

(2) Equity investee of IRSA.

(3) Law firm whose partners are directors of Cresud.

(4) Venture of Cresud.

(5) Controlling shareholders of the company.

(6) Minority shareholders of APSA, an indirect subsidiary of Cresud.

(7) Property manager of IRSA´s buildings, a subsidiary of Cresud.

 (8) Not for profit organization whose president is a shareholder and director of Cresud.

(9) An open – ended investment fund which is related to the Company’s directors.

(10) A Company advisory services whose majority shareholder is a shareholder and Director of Cresud.

(11) A Company whose directors are shareholders of Cresud.

(12) Subsidiary of IRSA, a subsidiary of Cresud.

(13) Merged with Cyrsa.

(14) Investment of IRSA, a subsidiary of Cresud  

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

9. Sugar Cane Supply Contract between BrasilAgro and ETH Bioenergía (formerly Brenco)

 

On March 6, 2008, BrasilAgro entered into contracts for the exclusive provision to ETH Bioenergía, whereby ETH Bionenergía is contractually obligated to purchase the full production of two crop cycles of sugar cane comprising six agricultural years with five cuts, with the possibility of extending them for another full agricultural cycle upon prior agreement of the parties. The duration of each cycle may be extended, also upon prior agreement of the parties. One of the contracts involves farming to be implemented by BrasilAgro in an area of approximately 5,718 hectares in Fazanda Araucária, while the second one pertains to an approximate area of 3,669 hectares in Farmland  Alto Taquari

 

For purposes of these contracts, the price of the sugar cane ton shall be the price fixed based on the total recoverable sugar in the cane, by ton of sugar cane effectively delivered, according to the production mix of the industrial unit involved.

 

Currently the Company is selling to ETF under this contract at the market price.

  

10. Segment information

 

The Company is required to disclose segment information in accordance with RT 18. RT 18 establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires reporting of selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. Operating segments are components of a company about which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker(s) (CODM) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The statement also establishes standards for related disclosures about a company’s products and services, geographical areas and major customers.

 

As discussed in Note 2.b), during fiscal year 2009 the Company acquired an additional 11.57% equity interest in IRSA and increased its ownership interest to 53.7%. Thus, effective October 1, 2008, the Company started consolidating the accounts of IRSA on a line-by-line basis.

 

In December 2010, the Company made up a capital contribution to Cactus, increasing its shareholding interest to 80% and gained control over the entity. This entity is primarily involved in agro-industrial and industrial-related activities which require further processes to the cattle primary operations. Cactus owns a slaughter house which processes meat sourced from the Company's own cattle or other third parties as needed. Cattle is fed in Cactus's feedlots prior to being slaughtered and processed.

 

Upon gaining control of the entity and receiving consolidating information for Cactus, the CODM revised its internal reporting structure and made the following changes:

- The slaughtering and processing of meat and its associated feedlot operations are considered a separate business -although related- and is reviewed separately as such by the CODM. These activities are referred to in the reporting to the CODM as "Slaughtering and Feedlot business";

- The agricultural business of the Company now includes only farming activities or primary activities which do not have any industrial or industrial-related processes;

The "Agriculture business and the Slaughtering and Feedlot business" comprises the Company's Agribusiness activities; and,

- The Real Estate Business remained unchanged.

 

Each of the Agriculture, Slaughtering and Feedlot, and Real Estate businesses comprises several reportable segments which are described in detail further below. These changes in the current internal reporting structure have been retroactively reflected in the segment information of prior years. However, for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Slaughtering and Feedlot business does not include the consolidated accounts of Cactus because the Company did not have control of the entity for those periods. Rather Cactus is reflected as an equity-method investee for those periods and performance measured based on the gain or loss from the equity investee.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

10. Segment information (continued)

 

Following is a description of the reportable segments within the Agricultural Slaughtering/ Feed Lot and Real Estate businesses of the Company.

 

A.       Agriculture business:

 

The Company’s agricultural operations are conducted through six business segments organized primarily on a product-line basis, with each segment offering a variety of different but interrelated products. The Company’s agricultural operations are subject to various risks, including but not limited to market prices for commodities, weather conditions and environmental concerns. One of the cornerstones of the Company is the transformation of farmland through its agricultural activities. Ultimately the Company may sell farmland to profit from land value appreciation opportunities and which, in the judgment of management, are surplus to the Company’s primary operations. Gains on the sale of farmland properties are presented in “Sales of farmlands” in the consolidated statements of income.

 

For all years presented the Company’s principal operations were located in Argentina, the country of domicile. For the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s international operations were concentrated in Brazil through its equity investment in BrasilAgro. As discussed above, for the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company continued its business in Brazil while it expanded its international operations to Bolivia and Paraguay.

 

The Company’s business segments within the Agriculture business are as follows:

     

·         The Crops Segment includes the planting and harvesting and sale of fine and coarse grains and oilseeds, including wheat, corn, soybeans and sunflowers;

·         The Beef Cattle Segment consists of the raising and fattening of beef cattle from the Company’s own cattle stock and the purchase and fattening of beef cattle for sale to meat processors;

·         The Milk Segment consists of the production of milk for sale to dairy companies;

·         Others Segment consists of services and leasing of the Company’s farms to third parties and brokerage activities.

·         Farmland Sales Segment consists of gains from the sale of farmland to profit from land value appreciation opportunities as part of the land transformation objectives of the Company;

·         Non-Operating Segment includes gains or losses from equity investees and depreciation for corporate assets.

 

The Company evaluates the performance of its Agriculture business segments based on gross income (loss) from agricultural production plus gross income from sales - including sales of products and farmland- less selling and administrative expenses plus unrealized gains or losses on inventories. The column titled “Sub-Total Agriculture business” represents the addition of the segment gains or losses from the Crops (Domestic and International, as applicable), Beef Cattle, Milk, Feedlot (as applicable), Others and Farmland Sales Segments. Excluded from total segment gains or losses are the gains or losses from the other equity investees of the Company included in the Non-Operating Segment.

 

Accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Intercompany transactions between segments, if any, are eliminated.

 

B.   Slaughtering and Feed lot business

 

The Company´s slaughtering and feed lot operations are conducted through its subsidiary Cactus. This segment’s main business is the production of meat under the so-called “feedlot fattening” method and slaughtering.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

10. Segment information (continued)

 

The feedlot cattle beef production is processed in Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentina S.A.’s packing plant for the domestic and foreign markets. Feedlot fattening with a corn-based diet has been growing at a very dynamic pace. The company has gained market reputation thanks to the uniform final product offered by feedlot-finished animals, which provides purchasers with high-quality products and higher yields, succeeding in offering differential sales prices. Cactus continues to receive cattle from farmers that repeat their productive process whereby they breed and re-breed their animals in their own farms and finish them at Cactus.

 

The accounting policies of the segment are the same as those described in Note 3.

 

C.       Real Estate Business

 

 The Company’s real estate operations are conducted through its subsidiary IRSA. The real estate business is further segmented as follows:

 

·         Development and Sale of Properties: this segment includes the operating results of the Company’s construction and ultimate sale of residential buildings business.

·         Office and Other Non-Shopping Center Rental Properties: this segment includes the operating results of the Company's lease and service revenues of office space and other non-retail building properties from tenants.

·         Shopping Centers: this segment includes the operating results of the Company's shopping centers principally comprised of lease and service revenues from tenants.

·         Consumer Financing: this segment includes the origination of loans and credit card receivables and related securitization programs carried through Tarshop.

·         Hotel Operations: this segment includes the operating results of the Company's hotels principally comprised of room, catering and restaurant revenues.

·         Financial Operations and Others: this segment primarily includes revenues and associated costs generated from the sale of equity securities, other securities-related transactions and other non-core activities of the Company. This segment also includes the gains or losses on the equity investees of the Company.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 3.

 

Financial information for each segment follows:

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

Year ended June 30, 2011:

 

Agribusiness Activities

Real Estate Business

Statement of income data

Agricultural Business

Slaughtering
and
Feed lot business

   

 

 


Agriculture business

Subtotal

Development
and sale of
properties

Office and
others

Shopping Centers

Hotel operations

Consumer
financing

Financial operations and others

Subtotal Real Estatebusiness

Total

 

Crops

Cattle

Beef

Milk

Others

Farmland sales

Operating (i)

Non

 

 

Local

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Agricultural production income

Ps.

259,215

Ps.

69,415

Ps.

46,574

Ps.

31,277

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps

406,481

-

Ps

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

406,481

Cost of agricultural production

 

(190,431)

 

(40,695)

 

(24,987)

 

(23,965)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(280,078)

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

(280,078)

(Loss) Gross income from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

agricultural production

 

68,784

 

28,720

 

21,587

 

7,312

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

126,403

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

126,403

Sales (iii)

 

270,979

 

72,030

 

50,909

 

28,381

 

58,048

 

84,507

 

-

 

564,854

127,086

 

341,074

164,035

 

675,319

 

192,883

 

68,576

 

-

 

1,441,887

 

2,133,827

Cost of sales (iv

 

(241,093)

 

(64,409)

 

(58,034)

 

(28,381)

 

(41,383)

 

(29,906)

 

-

 

(463,206)

(123,271)

 

(252,894)

(36,940)

 

(187,652)

 

(119,765)

 

(22,488)

 

-

 

(619,739)

 

(1,206,216)

Gross income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from sales

 

29,886

 

7,621

 

(7,125)

 

 

 

16,665

 

54,601

 

-

 

101,648

3,815

 

88,180

127,095

 

487,667

 

73,118

 

46,088

 

-

 

822,148

 

927,611

Gross (Loss) profit

 

98,670

 

36,341

 

14,462

 

7,312

 

16,665

 

54,601

 

-

 

228,051

3,815

 

88,180

127,095

 

487,667

 

73,118

 

46,088

 

-

 

822,148

 

1,054,014

Unrealized gain / (loss) on inventories 

 

 

(17,756)

 

1,297

 

69,752

 

-

 

217

 

-

 

-

 

53,510

538

 

128

1,012

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,140

 

55,188

Selling expenses

 

(45,837)

 

(7,054)

 

(2,461)

 

(1,405)

 

(4,717)

 

-

 

-

 

(61,474)

(8,029)

 

(15,396)

(5,283)

 

(40,229)

 

(20,923)

 

(24,873)

 

-

 

(106,704)

 

(176,207)

Administrative expenses

 

(23,837)

 

(5,250)

 

(14,192)

 

(1,739)

 

(3,273)

 

(3,542)

 

-

 

(51,833)

(4,530)

 

(41,425)

(43,029)

 

(67,935)

 

(40,318)

 

(6,946)

 

-

 

(199,653)

 

(256,016)

Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

45,442

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

45,442

 

45,442

Net gain from retained interest in securitized receivables of consumer financing

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

4,707

 

-

 

4,707

 

4,707

(Loss) Gain on equity investees

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

3,328

 

-

(12,388)

 

443

-

 

41

 

9,682

 

9,298

 

118,956

 

138,420

 

126,032

Segment (loss) gain

 

11,240

 

25,334

 

67,561

 

4,168

 

8,892

 

51,059

 

-

 

168,254

(20,594)

 

77,372

79,795

 

379,544

 

21,559

 

28,274

 

118,956

 

705,500

 

853,160

Operating Margin (ii)

 

2.1%

 

17.9%

 

69.3%

 

7.0%

 

15.3%

 

60.4%

 

-

 

17.3%

(16.2%)

 

22.7%

48.6%

 

56.2%

 

11.2%

 

41.2%

 

0%

 

48.9%

 

33.6%

Depreciation

 

(3,680)

 

(671)

 

(1,732)

 

(1,078)

 

(554)

 

-

 

(1,217)

 

(8,932)

(783)

 

(200)

(28,792)

 

(136,498)

 

(14,565)

 

(902)

 

-

 

(180,957)

 

(190,672)

Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

Ps.

445,977

Ps.

2,016,016

Ps.

317,414

Ps.

66,362

Ps.

36,803

Ps.

18,765

Ps.

543,704

Ps.

3,445,041

60,224

Ps.

757,009

Ps.

1,431,013

Ps.

2,126,750

Ps.

237,267

Ps.

37,710

Ps.

1,638,404

Ps.

6,228,153

Ps.

9,733,418

                                                                   

(i)   Not included in the segment gain.
(ii)  This item agregates segment (loss) gain divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(iii) This item aggregates sales of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and sales of farmland disclosed separately in the statements of income.
(iv) This item aggregates costs of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and cost of farmland sales disclosed separately in the statements of income.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

Year ended June 30, 2010:

 

Agribusiness Activities

Real Estate Business

Statement of income data

Agricultural Business

Slaughtering
and
Feed lot business

   

 

 


Agriculture business

Subtotal



Development
and sale of
properties

Office and
others

Shopping Centers

Hotel operations

Consumer
financing

Financial operations and others

Subtotal Real Estatebusiness

Total

 

Crops

Cattle

Beef

Milk

Others

Farmland sales

Operating (i)

Non

 

 

Local

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Agricultural production income

Ps.

143,772

Ps.

27,076

Ps.

20,830

Ps.

26,043

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

217,721

 

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

217,721

Cost of agricultural production

 

(132,301)

 

(27,423)

 

(21,850)

 

(20,383)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(201,957)

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(201,957)

(Loss) Gross income from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

agricultural production

 

11,471

 

(347)

 

(1,020)

 

5,660

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

15,764

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

15,764

Sales (iii)

 

164,522

 

30,129

 

39,274

 

24,415

 

50,497

 

18,557

 

-

 

327,394

 

-

 

225,567

156,592

 

529,841

 

159,894

 

265,346

 

-

 

1,337,240

 

1,664,634

Cost of sales (iv)

 

(148,077)

 

(27,552)

 

(46,682)

 

(24,415)

 

(38,102)

 

(4,825)

 

-

 

(289,653)

 

-

 

(99,893)

(35,705)

 

(164,265)

 

(103,191)

 

(99,470)

 

-

 

(502,524)

 

(792,177)

Gross income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from sales

 

16,445

 

2,577

 

(7,408)

 

-

 

12,395

 

13,732

 

-

 

37,741

 

-

 

125,674

120,887

 

365,576

 

56,703

 

165,876

 

-

 

834,716

 

872,457

Gross (Loss) profit

 

27,916

 

2,230

 

(8,428)

 

5,660

 

12,395

 

13,732

 

-

 

53,505

 

-

 

125,674

120,887

 

365,576

 

56,703

 

165,876

 

-

 

834,716

 

888,221

Unrealized gain / (loss) on inventories

 

 

1,515

 

(268)

 

84,349

 

-

 

(107)

 

-

 

-

 

85,489

 

-

 

730

361

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,091

 

86,580

Selling expenses

 

(23,127)

 

(4,481)

 

(2,550)

 

(540)

 

(3,355)

 

-

 

-

 

(34,053)

 

-

 

(2,388)

(4,452)

 

(37,134)

 

(16,509)

 

(124,918)

 

-

 

(185,401)

 

(219,454)

Administrative expenses

 

(19,440)

 

(7,203)

 

(12,329)

 

(2,229)

 

(1,839)

 

(1,346)

 

-

 

(44,386)

 

-

 

(35,079)

(45,679)

 

(54,335)

 

(35,074)

 

(25,125)

 

-

 

(195,292)

 

(239,678)

Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

33,831

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

33,831

 

33,831

Net gain from retained interest in securitized receivables of consumer financing

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

37,470

 

-

 

37,470

 

37,470

(Loss) Gain on equity investees

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(12,105)

 

-

 

(21,206)

 

1,907

-

 

40

 

5,990

 

-

 

152,479

 

160,416

 

139,210

Segment (loss) gain

 

(13,136)

 

(9,722)

 

61,042

 

2,891

 

7,094

 

12,386

 

-

 

60,555

 

(21,206)

 

124,675

71,117

 

274,147

 

11,110

 

53,303

 

152,479

 

686,831

 

726,180

Operating Margin (ii)

 

(4.3%)

 

(17%)

 

101.6%

 

5.7%

 

14%

 

66.7%

 

-

 

11.1%

 

0.0%

 

55.3%

45.4%

 

51.7%

 

6.9%

 

20.1%

 

-

 

51.4%

 

38.6%

Depreciation

 

(5,044)

 

-

 

(1,842) 

 

(687) 

 

(279) 

 

-

 

(653) 

 

(8,505) 

-

 

(17,091)

(24,089)

 

(106,475)

 

(16,432)

 

(7,119)

 

-

 

(171,206)

 

(179,711)

Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

Ps.

381,962

Ps.

442,276

Ps.

265,567

Ps.

51,330

Ps.

19,674

Ps.

3,162

Ps.

162,020

Ps.

1,325,991 

Ps

  2,357

Ps.

683,040

Ps.

1,104,047

Ps.

1,814,382

Ps.

239,278

Ps.

  314,285

Ps.

  1,354,508

Ps.

5,509,540

Ps.

6,837,888

 

(i)   Not included in the segment gain.
(ii)  This item agregates segment (loss) gain divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(iii) This item aggregates sales of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and sales of farmland disclosed separately in the statements of income.
(iv) This item aggregates costs of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and cost of farmland sales disclosed separately in the statements of income.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

Year ended June 30, 2009:

 

Agribusiness Activities

Real Estate Business

Statement of income data

Agricultural Business

Slaughtering
and
Feed lot business

   

 

 


Agriculture business

Subtotal



Development
and sale of
properties

Office and
others

Shopping Centers

Hotel operations

Consumer
financing

Financial operations and others

Subtotal Real Estatebusiness

Total

 

Crops

Cattle

Beef

Milk

Others

Farmland sales

Operating (i)

Non

 

 

Local

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Agricultural production income

Ps.

118,582

Ps.

15,597

Ps.

18,120

Ps.

20,213

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

172,512  

Ps.

 

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

172,512

Cost of agricultural production

 

(159,109)

 

(16,807)

 

(16,241)

 

(18,286)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(210,443)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(210,443)

(Loss) Gross income from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

agricultural production

 

(40,527)

 

(1,210)

 

1,879

 

1,927

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(37,931)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(37,931)

Sales (iii)

 

147,680

 

16,783

 

17,646

 

19,270

 

36,045

 

1,959

 

-

 

239,383

 

 

 

278,107

 

127,339

 

305,127

 

116,672

 

188,035

 

-

 

1,015,280

 

1,254,663

Cost of sales (iv)

 

(130,054)

 

(14,915)

 

(16,237)

 

(19,316)

 

(24,210)

 

(94)

 

-

 

(204,826)

 

 

 

(170,529)

 

(25,932)

 

(87,097)

 

(74,240)

 

(78,125)

 

 

 

(435,923)

 

(640,749)

Gross income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from sales

 

17,626

 

1,868

 

1,409

 

(46)

 

11,835

 

1,865

 

-

 

34,557

 

 

 

107,578

 

101,407

 

218,030

 

42,432

 

109,910

 

-

 

579,357

 

613,914

Gross (Loss) profit

 

(22,901)

 

658

 

3,288

 

1,881

 

11,835

 

1,865

 

-

 

(3,374)

 

 

 

107,578

 

101,407

 

218,030

 

42,432

 

109,910

 

-

 

579,357

 

575,983

Unrealized (loss) / gain on inventories

 

 

(691)

 

(183)

 

(860)

 

-

 

398

 

-

 

-

 

(1,336)

 

 

 

(145)

 

1,073

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

928

 

(408)

Selling expenses

 

(18,676)

 

(2,406)

 

(1,323)

 

(328)

 

(2,474)

 

-

 

-

 

(25,207)

 

 

 

(1,591)

 

(9,948)

 

(24,153)

 

(12,048)

 

(139,535)

 

-

 

(187,275)

 

(212,482)

Administrative expenses

 

(16,938)

 

(3,018)

 

(9,036)

 

(1,620)

 

(1,349)

 

(140)

 

-

 

(32,101)

 

 

 

(16,804)

 

(26,221)

 

(32,946)

 

(26,931)

 

339

 

-

 

(102,563)

 

(134,664)

Gain from recognition of inventories at net realizable value

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

9,237

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

9,237

 

9,237

Net loss in credit card trust Tarshop

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

(22,263)

 

-

 

(22,263)

 

(22,263)

Gain on equity investees

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(38,216)

-

(2,780)

1,833

-

 

30

 

-

 

-

 

88,327

 

90,190

 

87,410

Segment gain (loss)

 

(59,206)

 

(4,949)

 

(7,931)

 

(67)

 

8,410

 

1,725

 

-

(62,018)

(2,780) 

100,108

66,311

 

160,961

 

3,453

 

(51,549)

 

88,327

 

367,611

 

302,813

Operating Margin (ii)

 

(22.2%)

 

(15.3%)

 

(22.2%)

 

(0.2%)

 

23.3%

 

88.1%

 

-

(15.1%)

(2,780) 

36.0%

52.1%

 

52.8%

 

3.0%

 

(27.4%)

 

-

 

36.2%

 

21.2%

Depreciation

 

(3,799)

 

(105)

 

(1,408)

 

(615)

 

(1,066)

 

-

 

(835)

 

(7,828)

 

-

 

(643)

 

(25,772)

 

(66,481)

 

(14,082)

 

(5,133)

 

 

-

(112,111)

 

(119,939)

Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

Ps.

421,531

Ps.

250,773

Ps.

208,973

Ps.

44,645

Ps.

6,223

Ps.

9,121

Ps.

138,783

Ps..

1,103,031

Ps

22,982

Ps.

540,358

Ps.

1,036,959

Ps.

1,915,268

Ps.

232,848

Ps

174,865

Ps.

972,727

Ps.

4,873,025

Ps.

5,976,056

                                                                     
 
(i)   Not included in the segment gain.
(ii)  This item agregates segment (loss) gain divided by the sum of production income and sales.
(iii) This item aggregates sales of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and sales of farmland disclosed separately in the statements of income.
(iv) This item aggregates costs of crops, beef cattle, milk and others and cost of farmland sales disclosed separately in the statements of income.
 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

11.          Income tax

 

As described in Note 3.m) the Company accounts for income tax using the deferred tax method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax based assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates.

 

Income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 consists of the following:

 

2011

 

2010

 

200

Current income tax expense

Ps.

98,986

 

Ps.

82,743

 

Ps.

61,718

Deferred income tax expense

 

26,457

 

 

63,209

 

 

30,964

Income tax expense

Ps.

125,443

 

Ps.

145,952

 

Ps.

92,682

                  

Resolution CD 93/2005 issued by CPCECABA provided for the accounting treatment of differences between the tax basis and book basis of non-monetary items for deferred income tax calculation purposes when companies prepare price-level restated financial statements. This Resolution standard mandates companies to treat these differences as temporary differences but allowed a one-time accommodation to continue treating these differences as permanent at the time of adoption of the standard. As a result, the Company elected to continue treating differences as permanent. The estimated effect as of June 30, 2011 that the adoption of the new criteria would have generated would be a decrease in shareholder’s equity of approximately Ps. 149.2 million.

 

Income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 differed from the amounts computed by applying the Company’s statutory income tax rate to pre-tax income as a result of the following:

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Income tax expense at statutory tax rate on pretax income

Ps.

177,455

 

Ps.

180,672

 

Ps.

109,028

Donations

 

132

 

 

10

 

 

13

Inflation adjustment

 

17,830

 

 

24,837

 

 

22,388

Gain on equity investees

 

(45,210)

 

 

(53,443)

 

 

(23,257)

Financial income with tax exemption

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(13,818)

Personal asset tax

 

2,969

 

 

2,945

 

 

3,721

Tax loss carryfoward recognized during the year

 

(15,819)

 

 

(41,826)

 

 

-

Non-Deductible expenses

 

4,861

 

 

3,003

 

 

3,271

Difference in previous tax return

 

249

 

 

-

 

 

-

Tax loss carryfowards prescripted

 

1,263

 

 

-

 

 

-

Change in valuation allowance

 

(7,172)

 

 

42,499

 

 

(244)

Others

 

(11,115)

 

 

(12,745)

 

 

(8,420)

Income tax expense

Ps.

125,443

 

Ps.

145,952

 

Ps.

92,682

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

11.          Income tax (continued)

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 are presented below:

 

2011

 

2010

Foreign currency

Ps.

(1,425)

 

Ps.

(48)

Tax loss carryforwards

 

183,403

 

 

124,273

Provisions and others

 

10,727

 

 

11,256

Other receivables

 

13,731

 

 

1,767

Property and equipment

 

(597,733)

 

 

(228,876)

Inventories

 

(95,255)

 

 

(58,629)

Prevision of deferred income tax 

 

(33,105)

 

 

(60,504)

Short-term and long-term debts 

 

(11,633)

 

 

(11,057)

Other liabilities 

 

(13,753)

 

 

1,783

Trade accounts receivable 

 

4,116

 

 

12,371

Advances from customers 

 

44,536

 

 

37,712

Salaries and social security payable 

 

2,244

 

 

1,835

Intangible assets 

 

(10,140)

 

 

(10,742)

Investments 

 

(19,162)

 

 

(3,618)

Net deferred tax liability

Ps.

(523,449)

 

Ps.

(182,477)

 

In assessing the recoverability of deferred income tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Based on the current expiration period of tax loss carryforwards (5 years), the ultimate realization of the deferred income tax assets for income tax purposes is considered more likely than not.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the Company and its subsidiaries had accumulated income tax loss carryforwards of approximately Ps. 528.0  million and Ps. 355.1 million, which, on an individual entity basis, may be offset against future years’ taxable income in accordance with income tax law. Such tax loss carryforwards expire at various dates through 201 to 2016

 

12.          Earnings per share

 

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share under Argentine GAAP for all periods presented:

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders.

Ps.

212,565

 

Ps.

185,406

 

Ps.

124,616

Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions

Ps.

212,565

 

Ps.

185,406

 

Ps.

124,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding

 

496,560,206

 

 

486,545,863

 

 

484,929,612

Plus: incremental shares of assumed conversions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants 

 

62,355,168

 

 

62,355,168

 

 

59,242,907

Adjusted weighted-average number of shares

 

558,915,374

 

 

548,901,031

 

 

544,172,519

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Basic and diluted EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

Ps.

0.43

 

Ps.

0.38

 

Ps.

0.26

Diluted net income per common share

 

0.38

 

 

0.34

 

 

0.23

 

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

13.          Supplementary cash flow information

 

The following table reconciles the balances included as cash and banks and current investments in the consolidated balance sheet to the total amounts of cash and cash equivalents at the beginning and end of the period shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows:

 

 

As of June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Cash and banks

Ps.

193,949

 

Ps.

80,919

 

Ps.

82,459

Current investments

 

575,061

 

 

278,968

 

 

345,541

Total cash and banks and current investments as per balance sheet

 

769,010

 

 

359,887

 

 

428,000

Less: Items not considered cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Mutual Funds

 

(60,065)

 

 

(58,965)

 

 

(36,789)

- Pre 2009 bonds

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(10,108)

- Pro 2012 bonds

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(3,987)

- Participation trust certificates

 

-

 

 

(2,846)

 

 

(16,490)

- CPs on Tarshop

 

-

 

 

(124,671)

 

 

(136,231)

- Allowance for impairment of investments

 

-

 

 

7,423

 

 

10,198

- Global 2010 bonds

 

-

 

 

(132)

 

 

(67)

- Bocon Pro 1

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(1)

- Mortgage Bonds

 

(477)

 

 

(918)

 

 

(1,198)

- Shares of public companies

 

(2,912)

 

 

(4,075)

 

 

(21,603)

- Others investments

 

(12)

 

 

(50)

 

 

(48)

Cash and cash equivalents as shown in the statement of cash flows

Ps.

705,544

 

Ps.

175,653

 

Ps.

211,676

                 

 

14.          Litigation

 

A. Agriculture business

 

1.    Exagrind S.A. – “San Rafael” farm against Tali Sumaj and other damages and losses

 

Exagrind S.A. has filed a lawsuit against Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. (IGSA) (merged with the Company) on claims for damages and losses produced by a fire in “San Rafael” farm, which is close to Tali Sumaj, Province of Catamarca. The fire took place on September 6, 2000.

 

The estimated amount of the legal action is Ps. 2,914 at the date the claim was filed.

 

In turn, the Company has filed an extraordinary appeal to the High Court of the Province of Catamarca, requesting for a remainder term to answer the lawsuit as, at the time of revoking the first instance judge decision that postponed the terms to answer until a new notice was dispatched, such period had not yet expired. The management of the Company is awaiting the decision of the High Court of the Province of Catamarca.

 

Additionally, in March 2007 -under the request of Exagrind S.A.- the court in charge of the case seized an inhibition of assets. This decision was lifted in June 2007 and a real estate on attachment has been accepted in replacement.

 

In June, 2010, the Company sold the farm to a third party. Since the litigation is still pending, the Company assumed certain obligations and provided a surety insurance to guarantee its obligation on behalf of the purchaser.

 

2.   Ongoing litigation with the city of Villa Mercedes

 

A judge from the City of Villa Mercedes, Province of San Luis, issued an administrative resolution mandating Cactus to cease activities and relocate facilities within 36 months. In addition, Cactus is precluded from holding more than 18,500 heads of cattle during this period. Cactus appealed this resolution before the Municipality of Villa Mercedes, which denied it on April 7, 2009. Following this decision, Cactus appealed the decision before the Superior Court of Justice of the Province of San Luis alleging illegality of the Villa Mercedes´ judge rulings.

 

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14.          Litigation (continued)

 

The appeal is still pending resolution. The Company believes, based on the advice of its legal counsel, that it has meritorious defenses to revert the judge rulings.

 

Cactus is carrying out a plan to improve its relationship with the community of Villa Mercedes, seeking to strengthen the company’s position as a valuable member in the social and economic activity in the region, whose purpose is that the scheduled moving be reconsidered by municipal authorities.

 

B. Real Estate Business

 

1.  Llao Llao Resorts S.A.

 

LLao Llao Holdings S.A. ("LLH") (in liquidation process following the merger with and into the Company), predecessor of Llao Llao Resorts ("LLR"), as operator of the Llao Llao Hotel was sued in 1997 by the National Parks Administration ("NPA"), a governmental entity, seeking collection of US$ 2.9 million in Argentine External Debt Bonds ("EDB") relating to the unpaid balance of the additional sales price (related to the additional consideration for running the hotel called “Hotal Llao Llao”, for which LLH was awarded by  the resolution No. 1/91 of the National Parks Administration). The Court of First Instance sustained the demand. IRSA appealed the sentence but it was rejected by the Court of Appeals which demanded the Company to pay NPA an amount of US$ 3.8 million including interest, penalties and attorney’s fees. The plaintiff requested the court of original jurisdiction to initiate an incidental procedure for execution of sentence by performing a settlement through the Ministry of Economy, the procedure having being questioned by the Company. In view of the fact that the information provided was not sufficient to evaluate the amount settled by the Ministry of Economy, it was requested that the execution be suspended until there is a sentence on the complaint recourse filed with the National Supreme Court for the denial of the extraordinary recourse soliciting that the debt be converted to pesos (“pesification”).

 

On July 14, 2008 the Court of Appeal notified LLR that by means of a resolution dated June 18, 2008 it had confirmed the settlement approved by the court of original jurisdiction.

 

On March 17, 2009, the National Supreme Court admitted the appeal against and decided to suspend the enforcement of the judgment in so far as the extraordinary appeal lodged by LLR is not resolved.

 

On February 23, 2010, the Supreme Court of Justice dismissed the action, which rendered the judgment final and compelled LLR to pay the amount calculated by the State. On April, 2010 LLR paid Ps. 13,122 in cash and bonds.

 

On June 10, 2010, LLR was notified of the newly-performed settlement: LLR filed an objection against it in due time and manner. On June 17, 2010, the court ordered that the plaintiff was to be served notice of the objection. As of June 30, 2010, LLR awaits notice of the most recently ordered service of process.

 

On August 6, 2010, the plaintiff filed a response to the most recent service of process. On September 10, 2010, the trial court judge resolved that the amount deposited by Llao Llao Resorts S.A. is not sufficient to cover the amount of the payment order. An appeal against this resolution was filed on behalf of Llao Llao Resorts S.A. alleging that there has been a material error incurred by the trial court.

 

In addition, on September 22, 2010, the judge calculated that the fees payable to the auctioneer who took part in the proceedings amount to Ps. 1.8 million. LLR lodged an appeal against the award for considering the amount excessively high. The auctioneer, in turn, lodged his appeal against the award for considering the amount excessively low. On November 26, 2010 the case was elevated to the Court of Appeals. On November 29, 2010 the proceedings were brought to a settlement stage between the parties. On February 3, 2011 the Court of Appeals granted the appeal filed by LLR as regards the restatement of interest in the amount of US$ 659. As a result, the judgment rendered by the trial court was reversed and LLR's debt was considered paid off as regards the settlement amount approved in the proceedings, with court costs being awarded to the plaintiff. Furthermore, the appeal remedy regarding fees awarded to the auctioneer, which were reduced from Ps. 1.8 million to Ps. 1.1 million.

 

Since LLR had a credit balance as regards the deposit made pursuant to settlement approved in the proceedings, on February 18, 2011 LLR filed a remedy for relief whereby it requested that the Court of Appeal issue a decision on the amount deposited in excess and order the eventual repayment to the defendant

 

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14.          Litigation (continued)

 

The Court of Appeal ruled that the claim should be treated by the Court of original jurisdiction. Hence, the file was returned to the original Court. There, the auctioneer requested payment of the fees, which were decreased to Ps. 1.1 million plus VAT, after LLR’s appeal was favorable. LLR presented a proposal to pay the auctioneer’s fees settled, which will be withheld from the funds seized, from the freely disposable funds and from the funds invested in time deposits in dollars. Likewise, LLR requested professional fees to be settled and resolution of the pending clarifying remedy as to the amount deposited in excess.

 

In accordance with the information provided by the attorneys in respect of this lawsuit, the amount to be recorded by virtue of the Court sentence amounts to Ps. 1,100 and Ps. 2,589 as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, such amount being recorded in Other current liabilities – Payable to National Parks Administration.

 

15.         Restricted assets

 

A.  Agriculture business

 

BrasilAgro has constituted a mortgage on 10,097 ha. of Farmland Cremaq, as payment guarantee of the loan agreement obtained in December 2009 from Banco do Nordeste – BNB and a deposit for Ps. 46,682 (equivalent to R$ 18,492) related to the funds obtained in June 2010 by the controlling party Jaborandi Ltda., paid to CDI.

 

B.  Real Estate Business

 

a)                    In a series of transactions, which occurred between 1999 and 2000, the Company, through IRSA, acquired from an unrelated party, 50 % of Puerto Retiro S.A., whose sole asset is an undeveloped parcel of land in Retiro, Buenos Aires. Prior to the acquisition by IRSA, Puerto Retiro had acquired land from Tandanor S.A. (“Tandanor”), a formerly state-owned entity, which had been acquired by Inversora Dársena Norte S.A. (“Indarsa”) in 1991 through a privatization process. The Argentine Government sustained Indarsa had not cancel the outstanding balance of the purchase price of Tandanor, and as a result petitioned the bankruptcy of Indarsa. Since the sole asset of Indarsa was its ownership interest in Tandanor, the Argentine Government was seeking to extend the bankruptcy procedures to any company or individual, which, according to its view, acted as a group, and therefore, in this process requested the bankruptcy of Puerto Retiro and other companies and individuals. In this connection, the bankruptcy court for the Buenos Aires District issued an order restraining the ability of Puerto Retiro to sell or dispose in any manner the land acquired from Tandanor. IRSA is vigorously defending against this case. Management and legal advisors of IRSA estimate that there are legal and technical issues sufficient to consider that the request for bankruptcy will be denied by the court. However, taking the circumstances into account and the progress of the legal action, this position cannot be considered final. IRSA’s investment in Puerto Retiro amounts to Ps. 54.37 million as of June 30, 2011.

 

b)                    The Company mortgaged the following properties under certain obligations:

 

Property

Net Book Value as of June 30, 2011

Edificio República

215,619

Caballito plot of land

49,699

Soleil Factory

68,715

Plots of land Bariloche

27,051

Zetol Plot of land

32,207

Suipacha 652

17,501

Predio San Martin

69,994

Vista Muelle Plot of land

21,654

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15.         Restricted assets (continued)

 

c)                    As part of the securitization program a portion of the proceeds was retained by the trustee and maintained as a cash reserve to serve a collateral for the payment of amounts due of TDFs. Cash reserves flow back to Tarshop on a monthly basis according to a schedule until all TDFs are fully paid.

 

d)                     To guarantee the compliance with all the covenants assumed by Liveck S.A., and the minority shareholder of Zetol S.A. and Vista al Muelle S.A. pursuant to the stock purchase agreement of Vista al Muelle S.A.’s shares executed on June 11, 2009 and the Addendums to the Agreement as well as payment of any possible damages and associated expenses, the parties have reciprocally tendered a security interest consisting in a possessory pledge over the shares of Vista al Muelle S.A. and Zetol S.A.

 

e)                    IRSA maintains a pledge over Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC ´s shares.

 

f)                    Under the agreement executed with Banco Hipotecario S.A. for the sale of Tarshop S.A.’s shares and its amendments, APSA granted to Banco Hipotecario S.A. a security agreement over the Company’s Class I Notes, issued on May 11, 2007, for a face value of US$ 1.2 million, which will work as guarantee upon any price adjustment that may result in favor of Banco Hipotecario S.A. as provided by the purchase agreement.

 

16.          Compensation plan for executive management

 

              The Company together with its related Company IRSA has a defined contribution plan covering its managers in Argentina. The Plan was effective from January 1, 2006. Employees may begin participation voluntarily on monthly enrollment dates. Participants  may make pre-tax contributions to the Plan of up to 2.5% of their monthly salary (Base Contributions) and pre-tax contributions of up to 15% of their annual bonuses (Extraordinary Contributions). Under the Plan, the Company matches employee contributions to the plan at a rate of 200% for Base Contributions and 300% for Extraordinary Contributions. Contribution expense was Ps.  4.8 million and Ps. 3.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Participant contributions are held in trust as required by law. Individual participants may direct the trustee to invest their accounts in authorized investment alternatives. Company contributions are also held in trust. Participants or their assignees, as the case may be, may have access to the 100% of the Company contributions under the following circumstances:

 

                              (i)    ordinary retirement in accordance with applicable labor regulations;

                              (ii)   total or permanent incapacity or disability;

             (iii)  death.

 

                 In case of resignation or termination without good cause, the manager will receives the Company’s contribution only if he or she has participated in the Plan for at least 5 years.

 

17.                          Granted Guarantees

 

In the ordinary course of business, FyO guarantees certain brokerage transactions. Under the agreement, FyO guarantees the performance of the producer in case it does not comply with the physical delivery.  The Company has recourse against the non-performing party. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the value of transacted merchandise for which guarantees were granted amounted to Ps. 20.5 million and Ps. 9.5 million respectively. As of the date of these financial statements, there were no non-performing parties under the agreements for which the Company had to respond as guarantor. As of the date of these financial statements, the value of transacted merchandise for which guarantees were granted amounted to Ps. 7.3 million and Ps. 7.6 million respectively.

 

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18.               Stock Purchase Option Plan

 

On August 11, 2010, the Board of Directors of BrasilAgro approved the creation of a stock option plan (the “BrasilAgro’s Option Plan”), authorizing the Company’s Board of Directors to grants equity-settled options to elected beneficiaries (i.e. employees). The beneficiaries, the number of shares that each one may acquire upon exercise of the options, the exercise price per share to be paid in cash by the beneficiaries and the vesting conditions of options, were established in the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan. The vesting of this option is through the course of time. Each option grants the right to the beneficiary when exercised, to purchase 1 share of the Company for the exercise price established in the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan. The BrasilAgro’s Option Plan comprises 5 employees and the grant of 370,007 options at an exercise price of R$ 8.97 (Ps. 23.61) per share and may be exercised in full from August 12, 2012 through a period of 3 years. As of June 30, 2011 there were no options exercisable.

 

19.          Memorandum of understanding to renegotiate the concession agreement

 

On July 2, 2008, the company executed a memorandum of understanding renegotiating the concession agreements for the northern and southern areas of the real estate property of Salta Forestal S.A. The agreements establish that the concessionaire should pay a concession fee. 

 

For the purposes of determining the concession fee, 2,000 hectares in the southern area rented out to Compañía Argentina de Granos are excluded.

 

On August 29, 2008, the Memorandum of Understanding was approved by Decree No. 3,766 of the Executive Power of the Province of Salta. Consequently, the disposals contained in the mentioned decree will have effect from the referred date.

 

Additionally, the company committed to reduce the concession area through the return of 30,000 hectares and its location will come up from a sketch agreed by the parties involved.

 

On July 6, 2011, Resolution 363 was issued in relation to the company Concession Contract, whereby the consideration payable to the Province for such concession shall not be less than 10% of the annual turnover obtained by development of the premises.

 

20.          BHSA exposure to public sector

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, Banco Hipotecario S.A. had assets with the non-financial public sector for Ps. 663,879 and 2,251,808, respectively, booked in its financial statements.

 

Through Communication “A” 4546 of July 9, 2006, regarding the assistance to the Public Sector, it was established that as from July 1, 2007, such limit was 35% (average measured) of total Assets of the last day of the previous month.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the assistance to the Public Sector reaches 5.8% and 20.2%, from total Assets, respectively.

 

Banco Hipotecario’s Treasury Shares

 

In the course of the 2009 fiscal year and with the Total Return Swap dated January 29, 2004 having expired, Banco Hipotecario received treasury shares Clase D totaling 71.1 million.

 

On April 30, 2010, the Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting of the Banco Hipotecario S.A. resolved to delegate upon the Board of Directors of the Bank the decision to pay with the treasury shares in portfolio the DAA or StAR coupons resulting from the debt restructuring as advisable based on the contractually agreed valuation methods and their actual market value after allowing the shareholders to exercise their preemptive rights on an equal footing.

 

On June 16, 2010, the Board of Directors of Banco Hipotecario offered to sell 36 million of its treasury Class D shares to its existing shareholders. On July 26, 2010, in the framework of the offering, the Bank sold approximately 26.9 million of its treasury Class D shares. On August 3, 2010, the Bank applied the proceeds from the offering and the remaining Class D shares to the cancellation of the StAR coupons maturing on that date.

 

 

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20.          BHSA exposure to public sector (continued)

 

On April 13, 2011, the Special Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Hipotecario decided to authorize the Board of Directors to sell treasury shares in the open market, reducing to ten days the term established for the exercise of pre-emptive rights, which term is not applicable where the sale of shares does not exceed 1% of the Company's capital stock in any given period of 12 months.

 

The Company’s Banco Hipotecario treasury shares still in its portfolio amount to 36.6 million and entail an increase in IRSA’s ownership interest. As considered for valuation purposes, they have risen from 29.77% to 30.51%.

 

Banco Hipotecario’s General Annual Shareholders Meeting, held on April 13, 2011 approved the payment of dividends for a total amount of Ps. 100 million, equivalent to 6.66667% of the capital stock or Ps. 0.068335 per outstanding share of par value Ps. 1, corresponding to the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2010.

 

The availability of this dividend is liable to BCRA’s approval in accordance with the regulation disclosed by Communication “A” 5072, its amendments and complementary regulations. The BCRA has not yet issued its approval.

 

As per the Company’s holding, it is entitled to Ps. 30.5 million.

 

21.           Counting at Estancia Los Pozos

In 2010 during the annual cattle count held at Estancia Los Pozos, it was detected that the number of head of cattle had decreased. As the Company had filed a report with Unidad Regional No. 5, in Joaquín V. González, Province of Salta, involving procedures by the Criminal Court No. 1, Metán, Province of Salta seeking to find out the reason for such decrease.

 

In this sense, the Company has provided the court with all information and documentation requested by the trial judge and has retained a criminal law firm to pursue the proceedings and the potential extension of services if necessary, which are currently under way, the effects of the difference indicated above were recognized in the prior fiscal year.

 

22.                  Compulsory expropriation order of the lot owned by Canteras Natal Crespo

 

On April 8, 2011, Canteras Natal Crespo S.A. a jointly control subsidiary (Canteras) and Caminos de las Sierras S.A. (Caminos) subscribed an agreement by means of which Canteras granted Caminos an occupation permit and the possession over a piece of land of approximately 2 hectare 8,250 square meters (portion), located on provincial road E-55 in the Province of Córdoba, so that Caminos performed the works necessary for the toll road, based on the Concession agreement subscribed with the provincial Government.

 

With the aim of completely and adequately affecting the area to road works to be performed by Caminos, the land will be subject to the Compulsory Expropriation Regime ruled by Provincial Act No. 6,394 and its complementary rulings. The management and fulfillment of all the requirements provided by this Act will be exclusively in charge of Caminos, who shall start the proceedings within ninety (90) days as from the date of subscription of the Agreement.

 

The appraisal of the piece of land will be in charge of the Provincial General Appraisal Council (Council) or the organization and/or entity established to replace it. Caminos has committed to the payment of compensation resulting from the appraisal performed by the Council plus 10% of the amount (compensation). As advance payment, Caminos gave the amount of Ps. 0.8 million. Once the appraisal is performed, Caminos shall pay Canteras the positive difference resulting from the compensation and the advances. The payment term shall be ninety (90) days from the Council’s resolution. Should the compensation be less than the amount advanced by Caminos, the amount already collected by Canteras will automatically be the final value for the piece of land and the existing difference shall be considered as repayment for the damages immediately and directly derived from the expropriation. As of the date these financial statements were issued, Canteras had granted Caminos the possession of the piece of land.

 

 

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23.         Shopping Neuquén project

 

The main asset of the Shopping Neuquén S.A. is a 50,000 square meter undeveloped parcel of land located in Neuquén, Argentina, where APSA intends to develop a commercial project including the construction of a shopping center, a hypermarket and other developments.

 

On December 13, 2006, Shopping Neuquén S.A. entered into an agreement with the Municipality of Neuquén (the “Municipality”) and with the Province of Neuquén (the “Province”) (“the Agreement”) by which, mainly, the terms to carry out the commercial and residential venture were rescheduled and authorized Shopping Neuquén S.A. to transfer to third parties the title to the plots of land into which the property is divided, provided that it is not the plot of land on which the shopping center would be built. The Agreement was subject to two conditions, both already complied with, (i) the ratification of the agreement by means of an ordinance of the legislative body of the Municipality, and (ii) the approval by the Municipality of the new project and extension of the environmental impact study.

 

The Agreement effectively closed the administrative case brought against Shopping Neuquén S.A. by the Municipality. The only item pending is the determination of legal counsel fees to be borne by Shopping Neuquén S.A. These fees were provided for and included under provisions.

 

According to the terms of the Agreement, Shopping Neuquén S.A. submitted the corresponding project plans within the required timeframe of 150 days as from approval date due February 17, 2008. The Municipality objected to certain terms of the plans and Shopping Neuquén S.A. requested an extension to the term to submit a revised plan.

 

On April 15, 2011 the Company entered into an agreement with Gensar S.A. whereby the latter is entitled to buy one of the plots of land that form part of the commercial undertaking of mixed use next to which the Company is building a shopping center. In this plot of 14,792.68 square meters, Gensar S.A. agreed to build and operate a hypermarket that initially will be of the Coto chain. To such effect, Gensar S.A. has taken possession of the above indicated plot of land.

 

As of the date these financial statements are issued, the Municipality has not yet rendered a decision on purchase sale contract indicated above. As a result, pursuant to the provisions that require prior control on potential conveyance deeds of plots of lands by the Municipality, such title conveyance deeds have yet to be executed.

 

Consequently, in accordance with the provisions of the special regime by means of which the Town Hall previously controls eventual deed of lands, the deed has not yet been executed.

 

24.         Treasury stock                                                             

 

During 2009, the Company  acquired 30 million shares of own stock for US$ 21.0 million and Ps.1.7 million in cash following a Board of Directors' resolution dated October of 2008.

 

As per Argentine Corporations Law, an entity has a period of one year from acquisition to sell or otherwise dispose of treasury stock unless an extension is provided for in a shareholders meeting.

 

In November 2009, the Board of Directors assigned 25 million shares of treasury stock to the shareholders on a pro rata basis. After this assignment, the Company holds 5 million shares of treasury stock

 

In October 2011, the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approved the allocation of treasury stock to the incentive program (See Note 27).

 

25.          Meeting of shareholders  

 

The General Shareholders’  meeting held on December 9, 2010 approved the following by majority of votes

 

1)      Distributing dividends exclusively in cash for Ps. 69 million to the shareholders in the proportion of their respective interests.

2)      And reversing the “New Project Reserve”, prior to such distribution and previously provided by the shareholders meeting for Ps. 69 million.

 

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25.          Meeting of shareholders (continued)

 

On March 11, 2011, in view that the Company has realized net income as of December 31, 2010 and based on the financial statements prepared in accordance with applicable laws, the Company's bylaws and applicable regulations governing listed companies, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the reallocation of the dividend approved by the Shareholders’  Meeting held on December 9, 2010 as dividend in advance for the current year. This reallocation was ratified by the Regular Shareholders’  Meeting held on April 12, 2011.

 

26.         Compliance with currently applicable environmental rules and regulations

 

The Company has assumed a permanent commitment to the sustainable conduct of business in line with currently applicable environmental rules and regulations.

 

27.          Subsequent events

 

Issuance of Non-convertible Notes Class VIII  

 

On August 29, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the Pricing Supplement for the issuance of the Fourth Series of Non-convertible Notes Class VIII under the Program approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting in an amount of up to US$ 150 million.

 

Later, between August 30 and September 2, 2011, the Fourth Series of simple Non-convertible Notes was subscribed. They were issued on September 7, 2011 and had already been collected at that date

 

Corporate Notes Class VIII, denominated in US$ for a nominal amount of US$ 60 million, are due 36 months after the issue date and fully repayable at maturity. They shall bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.5% payable semiannually on September 7 and March 7 each year.

 

Barter – Beruti plot of land

 

On July 4, 2011, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires complied with what was required. On July 11, 2011, the hearing judge granted the injunction requested. Such injunction was temporarily granted until the parties produce all of the evidence offered and such evidence as may be requested by the Court at the adequate time.

 

On July 15, 2011, TGLT S.A. filed a review remedy against the ruling that ordered the injunction, which was granted on the same date.

 

Moreover, on August 3, 2011, APSA filed an appeal against the first instance ruling that granted the injunction and suspended construction works. Such appeal was lodged with the Court of Appeals, Division II, and has not been decided upon yet. Furthermore, on August 15, 2011 the answer to the complaint in due time and form was acknowledged.

 

Change Metroshop´s corporate name

 

On July 20, 2011, the Special General Shareholders Meeting held by unanimous consent of Metroshop S.A. approved the change of corporate name to APSAMEDIA S.A. and the amendment of its corporate purpose to capitalize on market opportunities. Metroshop will continue providing its services, which have been broadened in scope:

 

-               Consumer finance

-               Issuance and marketing of credit cards.

-               Performance of any type of agency and representation.

-               Management of administrative, advertising and commercial activities.

 

Such amendments were registered with the Public Registry of Commerce on August 29, 2011 under number 17,795.

 

Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.

 

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27.          Subsequent events (continued)

 

On August 18, 2011, upon meeting the conditions governing the purchase and sale of shares of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (NPSF), the transfer of shares was perfected. Furthermore, NPSF and Casino Puerto Sante Fe (CPSF) entered into a sublease agreement which replaces the previous lease agreement originally held by NPFS.

 

As agreed by the parties, the balance shall be payable in 19 equal, monthly and consecutives installments.

 

Supertel Hospitality Inc

 

On November 16,2011, the Company reports that Real Estate Strategies L.P. (“RES L.P.”), an investment vehicle managed and indirectly wholly owned by the Company, has entered into a purchase agreement with Supertel Hospitality Inc. (“Supertel”), subject to Supertel’s shareholders’’ approval and to the investor company satisfaction with certain Supertel’s debt restructuring.

 

In the case the conditions mentioned above were met, RES L.P. will invest US$20 million in exchange of two million newly issued Preferred Shares, which will also include an option to purchase, up to an additional million preferred shares for a price of US$ 10 per share.

 

The preferred shares will bear an annual 6.25% preferred dividend; vote with the common stock, subject to certain voting limitations, and subject to ownership limitations, will be convertible into common stock of Supertel at the rate of ten shares for each share of preferred stock for a period of 5 years.

 

As part of the Agreement, RES L.P. will also receive warrants to purchase 20 million shares of common stock, which may be increased up to 30 million shares pro rata with RES L.P.’s exercise of the option for additional preferred shares. Subject to ownership limitations, these warrants are exercisable at any time with an exercise price of US$ 1.20 per share for a period of 5 years (with forced exercise under certain conditions after 3 years).

 

The transaction is anticipated to close within 90 days, subject to the fullfilment of the aforementioned precedent conditions in connection to the approval of Supertel shareholders’, and to RES L.P. satisfaction with certain Supertel’s debt restructuring.

Sale of Property Thames

 

On September 7, 2011, the Company sold to an unrelated party the property located at Thames Street No. 1868 in San Justo, Buenos Aires, for US$ 4.7 million, fully collected as of the date of these financial statements.

 

Purchase of shares of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.

 

On September 7, 2011 APSA acquired shares from minority shareholders representing 8.185% of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.’s common stock and votes. The total price amounted to US$ 8 million and was fully paid at that date.

 

Furthermore, the Company and minorities shareholders agreed to modify the variable price of the shares acquired on 2009, representing forty (40%) of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.’s common stock and votes  mentioned in Note 2. f). The new variable price was fixed on 10% of the investment required to develop the project.

 

 Shareholders Meeting

 

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on October 31, 2011, approved, among others issues, the following:

 

-      Annual report and financial statements ended June 30, 2011;

 

-      Ratification of the advance dividend settled by the Board of Director for Ps. 69,000 and payment of the amount of Ps. 63,800 in cash.

 

-      Corporate reorganization by merger into Agrology;

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

27.         Subsequent events (continued)

 

-      Allocation of treasury stock to the incentive plan aimed at the Company’s employees for up to 1% of the Company’s Equity through the allocation of the equivalent amount in treasury stocks, delegating on the Board of Directors the most extensive powers to fix the price, term, form, methods, time and the rest of the conditions to implement the plan; and

 

-      Extending the amount of the Global Program to Issue Corporate Bonds in place for up to a further US$ 150 million (or its equivalent in other currencies).

 

Long-term incentive program

 

In September 2011, the Company established a plan pursuant to which eligible employees may voluntarily join the plan by written notice of acceptance. Pursuant to the plan, participants may contribute up to 7.5% of their annual bonus compensation to a separated fund. The Company matches the participant's contribution by a concurrent contribution equal to 10 times the participant's. The Company will acquire treasury shares with both the participant's and its own contributions. These shares will be put in a trust. The abovementioned contributions are solely valid for the first year of the plan. Subsequent terms and conditions will be defined after next year-end.

 

Sale of farm San Pedro

 

On September 28, 2011 BrasilAgro sold farm San Pedro, a rural property located in the Municipio Chapadão do Céu – GO with a total surface of 2,447 hectares, 1,724 hectares of which are used for agricultural purposes, for the equivalent in R$ to 580,000 soybean seed bags. The sale is part of BrasilAgro business strategy, and seeks to derive both income from agricultural production and gains from the sale of real estate property.

 

The buyer made a down payment of R$ 2,250 (or Ps. 5,030), equivalent to 50,000 soybean seed bags. The balance is to be paid in five installments; the first one is due on March 30, 2012 and amounts to 160,000 soybean bags, while the other four equal annual installments due on March 30 each year amount to 92,500 soybean bags each. The deal was priced at R$ 26.1 million, generating a profit to approximate Ps. 40 million.

 

The property was acquired in September 2006 and the total amount invested for acquisition and development purposes was R$ 10.1 million.

 

As from September 30, 2011, in view of the long-term nature of the receivables, BrasilAgro expects to assess the value of receivables based on the future market price of soybean on each installment payment date (or else based on estimates and quotes from "brokers" when/if there is no pricing in the futures market on the payment due date) and to determine the exchange rate US$/R$ on that same date (insofar as the soybean futures price is denominated in US Dollars), so that the resulting value is then discounted to its net present value by using an average rate of 10.86% p.a. The adjustment to the present value of income made for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 amounts to R$ 2,809 (or Ps. 7,163).

 

Purchase of shares of IRSA

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company purchased 31,924,842 shares in IRSA, which represents 5.52% of the total outstanding shares. Based on this, the Company’s share in IRSA amounts to 63.22%.

 

Creation of Consumo Centro private financial trust

 

On October 7, 2011, Metroshop, as trustor, together with Comafi Fiduciario Financiero S.A., acting as trustee of the “Fideicomiso Financiero Privado Yatasto”, as original holder, created a private financial trust called "Consumo Centro", which was assigned by Metroshop under trust the legal ownership of certain receivables that were not in good standing, including personal loans, credit card receivables and refinanced receivables generated by Metroshop in the ordinary course of business, and which shall issue pass-throughs in favor of the original holder.

 

The receivables assigned under trust amount to about Ps. 39.3 million.

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

27.         Subsequent events (continued)

 

As from such assignment, Metroshop will assume no liability whatsoever for the creditworthiness or repayment capacity of any of the debtors, or for the success or failure to collect such receivables, or for compliance by debtors of obligations assumed in relation to such receivables.

 

The price of the assignment in trust amounts to Ps. 1.9 million. Such price less the sums of money received as payment by Metroshop between August 26, 2011, cutoff date, and September 30, 2011, which amount to Ps. 0.15  million, were transferred on October 7, 2011 to a Argentine pesos-denominated checking account held by the Company at Banco Comafi for a total amount of Ps. 1.8 million.

 

Acquisition of shares of Bitania 26 S.A.

 

On December 13, 2011, IRSA (through a subsidiary) acquired 49% of Bitania 26 S.A.’s common stock, owner company of Hotel “Esplendor Savoy” in the city of Rosario. The total price amounted to Ps. 21,390.

 

28.          Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP

 

                The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP and the regulations of the CNV, which differ in certain significant aspects from US GAAP. Such differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as additional disclosures required by US GAAP and Regulation S-X of the SEC.

 

              As discussed in Notes 2.d), in order to comply with regulations of the CNV, the Company discontinued inflation accounting as from February 28, 2003. Since Argentine GAAP required companies to discontinue inflation adjustments as from October 1, 2003, the application of the CNV resolution represented a departure from Argentine GAAP. However, due to low inflation rates during the period from March 1 to September 30, 2003, such a departure did not have a material effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The following reconciliation to US GAAP does not include the reversal of the adjustments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the effects of inflation, because the application of this standard represents a comprehensive measure of the effects of price level changes in the Argentine economy.

 

                The principal differences, other than inflation accounting, between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP are described below, together with an explanation, where appropriate, of the method used in the determination of the necessary adjustments.

 

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.          Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (Continued)

 

I. Differences in measurement methods 

 

 

Year ended June 30,

Reconciliation of net income:

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income as reported under Argentine GAAP attributable to Cresud

Ps.

212,565

 

Ps.

185,406

 

Ps.

124,616

US GAAP adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Impact of US GAAP adjustments on equity investees (Note 28.I.a))

 

34,397

 

 

(26,393)

 

 

(88,774)

- Valuation of inventories (Note 28.I.b))

 

(47,611)

 

 

(52,344)

 

 

5,782

- Deferred income tax (Note 28.I.c))

 

21,539

 

 

55,068

 

 

(105,928)

- Elimination of gain on acquisition of non-controlling interest (Note 28.I.d))

 

32

 

 

 

32

 

 

32

- Available-for-sale securities (Note 28.I.e))

 

(357)

 

 

14,885

 

 

(6,946)

- Effect of US GAAP adjustments on management fee (Note 28.I.f))

 

(60,689)

 

 

 

(888)

 

 

892

- Reversal of gain recognized for assets held for sale (Note 28.I.g))

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

885

- Accounting for warrants (Note 28.I.h))

 

(23,022)

 

 

(23,812)

 

 

88,184

- Depreciation of fixed assets (Note 28.I.j))

 

552

 

 

536

 

 

587

- Pre-operating expenses (Note 28.I.k))

 

2,137

 

 

(7,991)

 

 

(9,783)

- Accounting for IRSA Step Acquisition (Note 28.I.m)) 

 

17,287

 

 

39,852

 

 

71,433

- Securitization accounting (Note 28.I.n))

 

-

 

 

(2,280)

 

 

5,543

- Present-value accounting (Note 28.I.o))

 

(4,074)

 

 

(2,182)

 

 

12,578

- Reversal of previously recognized impairment losses (Note 28.I.p))

 

3,206

 

 

 

3,114

 

 

783

- Accounting for real estate barter transactions (Note 28.I.q)).

 

(24,560)

 

 

735

 

 

9,272

- Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting (Note 28.I.ab))

 

604,737

 

 

58,470

 

 

-

- Reversal of loss (gain) from valuation of real estate inventories at net realizable value (Note 28.I.r))

 

2,331

 

 

 

(6,552)

 

 

7,778

- Software developed or obtained for internal use (Note 28.I.t))

 

7

 

 

49

 

 

44

- Reversal of capitalized financial costs (Note 28.I.(u))

 

(1,657)

 

 

(1,984)

 

 

(54,506)

- Debtor’s accounting for a modification of APSA convertible debt instruments (Note 28.I.v))

 

(483)

 

 

 

(167)

 

 

(111)

- Revenue recognition – deferred commissions (Note 28.I.w.1))

 

(10,363)

 

 

(3,187)

 

 

(3,005)

- Revenue recognition – scheduled rent increases (Note 28.I.w.2))

 

14,969

 

 

17,015

 

 

5,145

- Deferred revenues – insurance and origination fees (Note 28.I.w.3))

 

(2,139)

 

 

22,925

 

 

(2,533)

- Amortization of fees related to Series II of APSA Non Convertible Notes (Note 28.I.y))

 

(133)

 

 

 

(97)

 

 

53

- Recognition of put option (Note 28.I.z)

 

48,461

 

 

(3,582)

 

 

(40,334)

- Acquisition of non-controlling interest in IRSA (Note 28.I.ac.1))

 

(741)

 

 

(563)

 

 

-

- Acquisition of non-controlling interest in APSA (Note 28.I.ac.2))

 

(1,385)

 

 

-

 

 

-

- Disposal of business (Note 28.I.ad))

 

32,838

 

 

-

 

 

-

- Allowance for loan losses of credit card portfolio of Metroshop (Note 28.I.ae))

 

(2,088)

 

 

-

 

 

-

- Non-controlling interest (Note 28.I.x) and 28.II.u))

 

(56,992)

 

 

(72,666)

 

 

94,900

- Net income under US GAAP.

Ps.

758,764

 

Ps.

193,399

 

Ps.

116,587 

- Non-controlling interest (Note 28.I.x) and 28.II.u))

 

239,985

 

 

257,510

 

 

(690)

- Net income under US GAAP.

Ps.

998,749

 

Ps.

450,909

 

Ps.

115,897

Earnings per share under US GAAP attributable to Cresud (Note 28.II.g)):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

Ps.

1.53

 

Ps.

0.40

 

Ps.

0.24

Diluted net income per common share

Ps.

1.38

 

Ps.

0.38

 

Ps.

0.12

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

28.          Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (Continued)

 

I. Differences in measurement methods (Continued)

 

 

As of June 30,

Reconciliation of shareholders’ equity:

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity under Argentine GAAP attributable to Cresud

Ps.

2,213,537

 

Ps.

1,968,193

US GAAP adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

- Impact of US GAAP adjustments on equity investees (Note 28.I.a))

 

(46,689)

 

 

(40,958)

- Valuation of inventories (Note 28.I.b))

 

(135,889)

 

 

(88,278)

- Deferred income tax (Note 28.I.c))

 

(166,195)

 

 

(216,960)

- Elimination of gain on acquisition of non-controlling interest (Note 28.I.d))

 

(977)

 

 

(1,009)

- Debtor’s accounting for a modification of APSA convertible debt instruments (Note 28.I.v))

 

-

 

 

483

- Accounting for warrants (Note 28.I.h))

 

(127,768)

 

 

(104,750)

- Effect of US GAAP adjustments on management fee (Note 28.I.f))

 

(37,850)

 

 

22,839

- Depreciation of fixed assets (Note 28.I.j))

 

(7,280)

 

 

(7,832)

- Pre-operating expenses (Note 28.I.k))

 

(22,807)

 

 

(24,944)

- Accounting for IRSA Step Acquisition (Note 28.I.m))

 

301,920

 

 

296,978

- Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting (Note 28.I.ab))

 

674,388

 

 

69,651

- Mortgage payable with no stated interest rate (Note 28.I.l))

 

(2,029)

 

 

(2,029)

- Present-value accounting (Note 28.I.o))

 

14,995

 

 

19,166

- Reversal of previously recognized impairment losses (Note 28.I.p))

 

(99,766)

 

 

(102,972)

- Accounting for real estate barter transactions (Note 28.I.q))

 

(53,969)

 

 

(29,409)

- Reversal of loss (gain) from valuation of real estate inventories at net realizable value (Note 28.I.r))

 

(16,388)

 

 

 

(18,719)

- Appraisal revaluation of fixed assets (Note 28.I.s))

 

(3,953)

 

 

(3,953)

- Software developed or obtained for internal use (Note 28.I.t))

 

-

 

 

(7)

- Reversal of capitalized financial costs (Note 28.I.(u))

 

(70,961)

 

 

(69,304)

- Revenue recognition – deferred commissions (Note 28.I.w.1))

 

(35,447)

 

 

(25,084)

- Revenue recognition – scheduled rent increases (Note 28.I.w.2))

 

51,992

 

 

37,023

- Deferred revenues – insurance and origination fees (Note 28.I.w.3))

 

-

 

 

(12,603)

- Amortization of fee related to Series II of APSA Non-Convertible Notes (Note 28.I.y))

 

49

 

 

182  

- Recognition of put option (Note 28.I z))

 

-

 

 

(48,461)

- Accounting for investment in Hersha Hospitality Trust and TGLT (Note 28.I.aa))

 

151,391

 

 

111,444

- Acquisition of non-controlling interest in IRSA (Note 28.I.ac.1))

 

11,899

 

 

13,930

- Acquisition of non-controlling interest in APSA (Note 28.I.ac.2))

 

(208,952)

 

 

-

- Allowance for loan losses of credit card portfolio of Metroshop (Note 28.I.ae))

 

(2,088)

 

 

-

- Non-controlling interest on adjustments above.

 

80,328

 

 

115,036

- Shareholders’ equity under US GAAP attributable to Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria.

Ps.

2,461,491

 

Ps.

1,857,653

- Non-controlling interest (Note 28.I.x) and 28.II.u))

 

2,220,650

 

 

1,436,236

- Shareholders’ equity under US GAAP

Ps.

4,682,141

 

Ps.

3,293,889

  

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                       Differences in measurement methods (Continued)

 

 

Description of changes in shareholders’ equity under US GAAP:

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

Cresud

Non-controlling interest

Total

 

Cresud

Non-controlling interest

Total

- Shareholders’ equity at the beginning of the year

Ps.           1,857,653

1,436,236

3,293,889

 

Ps.           1,535,321

1,055,252

2,590,573

- Distribution of cash dividends

(69,000)

(121,406)

(190,406)

 

(60,000)

(37,262)

(97,262)

- Exercise of warrants – par value

2

-

2

 

22

-

22

- Additional paid-in-capital-warrants

15

-

15

 

152

-

152

- Non-controlling shareholders´contribution.

-

114,159

114,159

 

-

79,629

79,629

- Other comprehensive income (Note 28.II.p))

(28,301)

(22,285)

(50,586)

 

144,495

108,092

252,587

- Other acquisitions of non-controlling interest.

(1,290)

(35,446)

(36,736)

 

14,496

(39,135)

(24,639)

- Acquisition of non-controlling interest of APSA

(207,567)

(290,234)

(497,801)

 

-

-

-

- Capital reduction

-

(12,770)

(12,770)

 

-

-

-

- Effect of Consolidation BrasilAgro/Cactus

-

900,796

900,796

 

-

-

-

- Cumulative adjustments for accounting charges in BHSA (Note 28.I.a))

49,449

-

49,449

 

-

-

-

- Additional paid-in-capital - Stock option plan

1,012

1,610

2,622

 

-

-

-

- Foreign currency translation

100,754

9,844

110,598

 

29,768

-

29,768

- Sell of non-controlling interest

-

161

161

 

-

73

73

- Non-controlling interest in Arcos

-

-

-

 

-

12,077

12,077

- Net income under US GAAP

758,764

239,985

998,749

 

193,399

257,510

450,909

- Shareholders’ equity as of the end of the year 

Ps.         2,461,491

2,220,650

4,682,141

 

Ps.         1,857,653

1,436,236

3,293,889

 

Description of reconciling items:

 

a)    Impact of US GAAP adjustments on equity investees

 

Under Argentine GAAP, investments in companies in which the Company exercises significant influence, but not control, are accounted for under the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is recorded at original cost and periodically increased (decreased) by the investor's proportionate share of earnings (losses) of the investee and decreased by all dividends received from the investor by the investee. The Company applies its percentage ownership interest to the financial statements of its equity method investments prepared under Argentine GAAP. For purposes of this reconciliation, the Company has assessed the impact of US GAAP adjustments on the Argentine GAAP financial statements of its equity investees. As of June 30, 2011, the equity investees of the Company are BHSA, BACSA, Manibil, New Lipstick LLC, Rigby 183 LLC, Tarshop and AgroUranga.

 

IRSA:

 

As discussed in Note 2.b), during fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 the Company acquired an additional 11.57% equity interest in IRSA and started consolidating IRSA´s accounts as from October 1, 2008. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2009, the investment in IRSA is no longer reflected as an equity investee of the Company.

 

The reconciling item includes the impact of the US GAAP adjustments to the financial statements of equity investees prepared under Argentine GAAP were a loss of Ps. 16.4 million the years ended June 30, 2009.

 

Banco Hipotecario and Banco de Crédito y Securitización:

 

During the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company acquired additional shares in BHSA. These acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting under Argentine GAAP. The majority of the assets carrying value of these short-term assets approximates fair value. In these acquisitions, the fair value of BHSA's net assets exceeded the purchase price paid. When the fair value of the net assets acquired exceeds the consideration paid, negative goodwill exists under Argentine GAAP. Under Argentine GAAP, non-financial assets were written down against the negative goodwill in these acquisitions. The remaining negative goodwill was recognized as a gain in the respective periods. Accordingly for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded gains of Ps. 14.8 million, Ps. 70.4 million and Ps. 99.8 million, respectively as a result of these transactions.

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

a)                   Impact of US GAAP adjustments on equity investees (continued)

 

US GAAP requires that the difference between the cost of an investment and the amount of underlying equity in net assets of an investee should be accounted for as if the investee were a consolidated subsidiary. The difference at the date of purchasing the additional shares in BHSA between the cost of the investment and underlying equity in net assets was accounted for according to its nature. The Company applied the provisions of ASC N° 805 “Business Combination” (ASC No. 805), in assigning this difference. Under US GAAP authoritative literature, the concept of a "bargain purchase" (the purchase price was substantially lower than the fair value of the underlying net assets) does not apply to an equity method investment since the investor does not control the underlying assets of the investee and therefore would not be able to realize the gain by selling the underlying assets of the investee to unlock this gain. Accordingly, under US GAAP the reconciling item includes the reversal of the gains of Ps. 14.8 million, Ps. 70.4 million and Ps. 99.8 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Under US GAAP these gains are deferred and will be recognized upon consolidation or selling of the shares of BHSA.

 

Including the impact of the reversal of the gain explained above the US GAAP adjustments on the Company´s equity investees in BHSA related primary to (i) troubled debt restructuring; (ii) loan loss reserves; (iii) loan origination fees and costs; (iv) securitization of mortgaged loans; (vi) impairment of fore-closed assets; and (vii) consolidation of variable interest entities, among others. The US GAAP adjustments also include the effect of the elimination of intercompany results generated in the disposal of business related to Tarshop and Metroshop as mentioned in note 28.I.ad). The impact of US GAAP adjustments related to BHSA were a gain of Ps. 68.7 million, an losses of Ps. 26.8 million and of Ps 72.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively; net of Ps. (83.5) million, Ps. 188.3 million and Ps. (38.6) million of other comprehensive income adjustments for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and the recognition of cumulative adjustments for accounting charges (related to the consolidation of variable interest entities for adoption of ASU 2009-01) to shareholders´equity of Ps. 49.5 million for the year ended, June 30, 2011.

 

Metropolitan – New Lipstick:

 

As mentioned in Note 2.f), in July 2008 the Company acquired a 30% interest in Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC (“Metropolitan”), and  had recognized a zero value on its investment since acquisition as the share in Metropolitan’s losses exceeded its equity interest.

 

As also discussed in Note 2.f), in November 2010, Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC (the “Metropolitan Leasehold” and subsidiary of Metropolitan) presented a plan of reorganization (the “Plan”). The Plan was approved by the Company’s Members and the corresponding jurisdiction Court  and it became effective on December 30, 2010. The Plan provides for, among other things, the reduction and restructuring of the financial debt and the extinguishment of 100% of the Parent Company, the Holding Company and the Junior Mezz membership interest in the Property Owner and issuance of the membership interest in the reorganized debtor to New Lipstick LLC, a newly formed entity in which the Company changed its member class and holds a 49% interest. In exchange for the 49% interest in New Lipstick LLC, IRSA made a US$ 15.3 million capital contribution, and surrendered its rights for the put option for the 50% of the shareholding initially acquired in Metropolitan, which amounted to approximately US$ 11.3 million as of the date of reorganization.

 

Argentine GAAP does not provide specific rules about this type of reorganizations. Under US GAAP, the Company applies the provisions of ASC No. 852 “Reorganizations”, Following ASC No. 852, if the reorganization value of the emerging entity immediately before the date of court approval is less than the total of liabilities, and the holders of existing voting shares immediately before court approval receive less than 50 percent of the voting shares of the emerging entity, fresh start accounting must be applied.  The reorganization value of the entity shall be assigned to the entity's assets and liabilities in conformity with the procedures specified in ASC No. 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC No. 805”) when the entity applies fresh start accounting. Accordingly, Metropolitan has recognized the results of the plan and the deconsolidation of its investment, and New Lipstick LLC has applied fresh start accounting.

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

a)  Impact of US GAAP adjustments on equity investees (continued)

 

However, the results of the reorganization did not impact the results of IRSA under both US GAAP and Argentine GAAP since the Company had recognized a zero value on this investment as the share in Metropolitan’s losses exceeded its equity interest. Under Argentine GAAP, the investment in New Lipstick LLC is also accounted under the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is recorded at original cost and periodically increased (decreased) by the investor’s proportionate share of earnings (losses) of the investee and decreased by all dividends received from the investor by the investee. The original cost includes the cash contribution and the put option settled as part of the transaction. There are no differences with US GAAP in the recorded cost of the investment. For purposes of the reconciliation, the company has assessed the impact of US GAAP adjustments on the Argentine GAAP financial statements of its equity investees. The US GAAP adjustments on the New Lipstick LLC equity investee related primary to (i) revenue recognition and schedule rent increases of the lessees where the entity is the lessor; (ii) the straight line of the ground lessee where the entity is a lessee; and (iii) acquisition costs. The net US GAAP adjustment on the results of the investment in New Lipstick LLC amounts to a loss of Ps. 35.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

Rigby 183 LLC:

 

In December 2010, the Company together with other shareholders (unrelated parties to the Company) formed Rigby 183 LLC (“Rigby 183”), for the purpose of acquiring a real estate property located in New York. At the date of formation, the Company held a 57% interest in Rigby 183. However, on March 31, 2011, the Company sold an 8% interest in Rigby 183 to CAM Communications LP, an unrelated party to the Company. As a result, as from the date of disposal, the Company held a 49% interest in Rigby 183. There is a limited liability agreement signed between the shareholders upon formation of Rigby 183 (the “Agreement”), which requires that certain significant decisions shall be taken with the majority of the voting rights plus the affirmative vote of one of the other of Rigby 183.

 

These decisions are central to the operation of Rigby 183 and, considering the Agreement, cannot be taken unilaterally by the Company. Therefore, upon formation of Rigby 183, the Company does not have the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of Rigby 183.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, and considering the Agreement mentioned in previous paragraph, the Company concluded that, as from the date of acquisition, the Company exercised joint control over Rigby 183 through its 57% interest over that Company. As required by Technical Resolution No. 21 “Equity Method of Accounting, Consolidation of Financial Statements and Related Party Transactions” (“RT No. 21”), under Argentine GAAP, investments in joint ventures where the Company exercises joint control are accounted under the proportionate consolidation method. However, Technical Resolution N° 21 also establishes that the financial statements of companies over which temporary control or joint control exists shall not be consolidated or proportionally consolidated. Temporary control or joint control exists when the investor expects to sale or dispose the investment acquired within one year since acquisition. Considering that, since the date of disposition of the 8% interest in Rigby 183, the Company exercised significant influence instead of joint control over this investment; the Company concluded that temporary joint control existed as of the date of formation of Rigby 183. Therefore, under Argentine GAAP, the Company accounted for its investment in Rigby 183 under the equity method of accounting since the date of its formation.

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

a)       Impact of US GAAP adjustments on equity investees (continued)

 

Under US GAAP similar Argentine GAAP since the Company does not exercise control over its investment in Rigby 183, the equity method of accounting was applied since the date of its formation, in accordance with ASC No. 323, “Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures” (“ASC No. 323”).

 

For purposes of this reconciliation, the Company has assessed the impact of US GAAP adjustments on its equity investee, Rigby 183, which related primary to (i) differences in the accounting for operating leases; and (ii) differences in the accounting for business combinations. The net US GAAP adjustment on the investment in Rigby 183 amounts to a loss of Ps. 3.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

Tarshop:

 

APSA sold an 80% in Tarshop on September 13, 2010, and deconsolidated the subsidiary as of that date. As from September 13, 2010, APSA maintains a 20% interest in Tarshop and accounts for its investment under the equity method of accounting. The US GAAP adjustments on APSA’s equity investee related primary to (i) loan loss reserves; (ii) loan origination fees and costs and (iii) consolidation of variable interest entities. The impact of the US GAAP adjustments to the financial statements of Tarshop prepared under Argentine GAAP were a gain of Ps. 2.9 million.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, APSA recognized the non-controlling investment retained under the equity method at the date control was lost. Under US GAAP APSA recognized the non-controlling investment retained at its fair value at the date control was lost. The US GAAP adjustment on APSA´s equity investee amounted to Ps. 9.6 million. The net impact to equity of the adjustments described above amount to Ps. 6.9 million as of June 30, 2011.

 

The remaining 80% interest in Tarshop is held by BHSA, an equity method investee of the Company, as further described above. Accordingly, the US GAAP adjustments on the Company’s equity investment in BHSA include also the portion of the US GAAP adjustments in Tarshop generated by the Company’s equity interest in BHSA.

 

As a result of the explanation on this note, the US GAAP adjustment on equity investee are summarized below:

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Equity Investees – Adjustments to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Banco Hipotecario S.A.

Ps.

68,692

 

Ps.

(26,369)

 

Ps.

(72,330)

- New Lipstick LLC

 

(35,582)

 

 

-

 

 

-

- Rigby 183 LLC

 

3,175

 

 

-

 

 

-

- Tarshop S.A .

 

2,925

 

 

-

 

 

-

- IRSA S.A .

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(16,391)

- Agricultural equity investee

 

(4,813)

 

 

(24)

 

 

(53)

Total net income adjustments to US GAAP

Ps.

34,397

 

Ps.

(26,393)

 

Ps.

(88,774)

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Equity Investees – Adjustments to shareholder’s equity

 

 

 

 

 

- Banco Hipotecario S.A.

Ps.

(8,941)

 

Ps.

(40,534)

- New Lipstick LLC

 

(35,582)

 

 

-

- Rigby 183 LLC

 

3,175

 

 

-

- Tarshop S.A .

 

(6,923)

 

 

-

- Agricultural equity investee

 

1,582

 

 

(424)

Total equity adjustments to US GAAP

Ps.

(46,689)

 

Ps.

(40,958)

 

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

b)      Valuation of inventories

 

                Under Argentine GAAP, livestock held for sale is recorded at net realizable value. Livestock for dairy, breeding and/or developing is recorded at replacement cost as determined by agricultural appraisers.

 

                Under US GAAP, dairy, breeding and developing livestock is recorded at the lower of cost or market, with costs removed from inventory on a first-in/ first-out basis. All direct and indirect costs of developing livestock, such as the purchase price, labor costs, feed, vaccines and veterinary fees are accumulated until the livestock reaches maturity or are sold. Dairy and breeding herd is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of five years.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the significant difference between Argentine and US GAAP is due to the increase of beef cattle prices.

 

c)  Deferred income tax

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the deferred tax method under both Argentine GAAP and US GAAP. Argentine GAAP is similar to the guidance in ASC No. 740, “Income Taxes”, (“ASC No. 740”). However, as discussed in Note 11, following Resolution CD/93/2003 issued by CPCECABA, the Company elected to continue treating the differences between book basis and inflation-adjusted basis of non-monetary balance sheet items as permanent for deferred income tax calculation purposes.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applies ASC No. 830 "Foreign currency matters" (ASC No. 830), which requires such differences to be treated as temporary differences in calculating deferred income taxes.

 

In addition, the US GAAP adjustment includes the effect of deferred income taxes on the reconciling items, as appropriate.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company has provided a valuation allowance for a portion of the net deferred tax assets related to the consumer financing business (Metroshop S.A.), as the future realization of their tax benefits is not considered by management to be more likely than not. The Company recognized tax loss carry forwards for an amount of Ps. 6.7 million. The legal expiration period for this tax loss carry forwards is five years. In its assessment, the Company has considered the near-term projections of the consumer financing business segment after measures taken by the Company to streamline the operations.

 

Also, the Company is subject to a tax on minimum presumed income. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company considered the ultimate realization of these tax credits to be more likely than not based on current projections and its legal expiration period of 10 years. As such, the Company deferred this amount as other non-current receivables in the balance sheet.

 

ASC No. 740 prescribes more detailed and specific guidance related to the assessment of the need for a valuation allowance. US GAAP requires the weighting of positive and negative evidence in accordance with its objective verifiability. Furthermore, it indicates that a cumulative loss in recent years is a significant piece of negative evidence that is difficult to overcome thereby requiring positive evidence of sufficient quality and quantity to support a conclusion that, based on the weight of all available evidence, a valuation allowance is not needed. When assessing whether a company's deferred tax asset will be realized, a company's recent losses or near-term expected losses will generally carry more weight in the assessment than its prior historic profitability or its longer-term projected profitability (which is typically more subjective in nature). Therefore, the existence of a 3-year cumulative loss in a jurisdiction, particularly if it includes multiple periods of significant annual losses without recent evidence of turnaround, will effectively preclude consideration of future profitability in most instances as being objectively verifiable.

 

Based on the authoritative literature, the losses generated by the consumer financing business are mainly a result of loan loss reserves which would not be considered one time or non-recurring as they are directly related to the business. Furthermore, the long-term projected profitability is more subjective in nature.

 

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

c)  Deferred income tax (continued)

 

Accordingly, under US GAAP, a full valuation allowance has been provided for the net deferred tax assets and tax credits related to tax on minimum presumed income related to the consumer financing business segment amounting to Ps. 10.1 million and the tax effects on US GAAP adjustments.

 

d)  Elimination of gain on acquisition of non-controlling interest

                                                                                         

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company recorded, during fiscal year 1999, a gain on the acquisition of the minority interest of Agro Riego (subsequently merged with and into the Company). Under US GAAP, such excess was recorded as a reduction in the values of the underlying non-current assets of Agro Riego and is being amortized over the estimated useful lives of such assets which is approximately 42 years.

 

e)  Available-for-sale securities

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company´s available for sale securities include mutual funds, shares

of public companies, mortgage bonds and government bonds.

 

The Company’s investments are considered available-for-sale as these securities could potentially be sold in response to needs for liquidity, changes in the availability of and the yield on alternative instruments or changes in funding sources or terms. Management determines the appropriate classification of debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, available-for-sale securities are carried at market value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in income. Under US GAAP, pursuant to ASC No. 320 “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities” ("ASC No. 320"), these investments are classified as available-for-sale securities and, accordingly, unrealized gains and losses are excluded from income and reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. ASC No. 320 also states that for individual available-for-sale securities, an enterprise shall determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other than temporary. In such event, accumulated unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income shall be reclassified into the statement of income. See Note 28.II.p).

 

              f)    Effect of US GAAP adjustments on management fee

                                                                                                                                 

As discussed in Note 28.II.o), the Company entered into a Management Agreement with CAMSA, pursuant to which CAMSA provides agricultural advisory services and certain other administration services to the Company.

 

The Company pays CAMSA an annual fee equivalent to 10% of the after-tax net income of the Company for these services. The reconciliation to US GAAP includes the effects of the US GAAP adjustments on management fee.

 

g)         Reversal of gain recognized for asset held for sale

 

Under Argentine GAAP, long-lived assets classified as held for sale are recognized at net realizable value when (a) there is a market for the transaction and the net realizable value can be determined by reference to market-based transactions for similar assets and (b) the sales price is reasonably assured by contract.

 

Under US GAAP as ASC No. 360 “Property, Plant, and Equipment” (“ASC No. 360”), a long-lived asset could be classified as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met: (a) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset; (b) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets; (c) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset have been initiated; (d) the sale of the asset is probable and transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year; (e) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; (f) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. Long-lived assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

 

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

g) Reversal of gain recognized for asset held for sale (continued)

 

               As of June 30, 2008, the Company classified 1,829 hectares out of “El Recreo” farm as held for sale under Argentine GAAP and recognized them at net realizable value. Therefore, a gain of Ps. 0.9 million was recorded as of June 30, 2008. The sale was completed in July 2008. Under US GAAP, the farm was also classified as an asset held for sale since the conditions for recognition were met. However, as required by ASC No. 360, the asset was valued at its carrying amount as of June 30, 2008. The gain was recognized under US GAAP during the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

              h) Accounting for Warrants

 

In March 2008, the Company issued 180 million warrants as part of the issuance of common stock. Under Argentine GAAP, proceeds from the issuance were allocated to the shares and warrants issued based on the relative fair market value estimated upon subscription. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes method as of the date of issuance. Under Argentine GAAP, the warrants were considered an equity instrument and the portion of the proceeds allocated to the warrants was recorded as additional paid-in capital. The warrant agreement requires that the Company file, and use best efforts to cause to be declared and keep effective, a registration statement covering the issuance of the shares underlying the warrants. However, the warrant agreement fails to specify the remedies, if any, that would be available to warrant holders in the event there is no effective registration statement covering the issuance of shares underlying the warrants. Under US GAAP, the accounting of the warrants as a derivative liability is required under ASC No. 815-40 “Derivatives and Hedging” (ASC No. 815-40) (formerly EITF 00-19 “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock”) due to the absence in the warrant agreement of provisions addressing the exercise of the warrants in the absence of an effective registration statement. Under ASC No. 815-40, the registration of the common stock underlying the warrants is not within the Company's control. In addition, under ASC No. 815-40, in the absence of explicit provisions to the contrary in the warrant agreement, the Company must assume that it could be required to settle the warrants on a net-cash basis, thereby necessitating the treatment of the potential settlement obligation as a liability. Under the provisions of ASC No. 815-40, a contract designated as a liability must be carried at full fair value on a company’s balance sheet, with any changes in fair value recorded in the company’s results of operations. Under US GAAP, the proceeds were allocated first to the warrants on a full fair value basis with the residual allocated to common stock. The fair value of the warrants was Ps. 115.2 million as of the date of issuance. The US GAAP adjustment to equity represents the reclassification of additional paid-in capital to liability for such amount. The US GAAP adjustment to income represents the change in the fair value of the warrants to Ps. 23,2 million and Ps. 23.8 million for the year ended of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Also, amounts of Ps. 0.02 million and Ps. 0.2 million of warrants were exercised as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 respectively. As such, these amounts were reclassified from liabilities to equity.

 

 i)     Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes

 

On July 1, 2007, the Company adopted ASC No. 740, “Income Taxes”, (“ASC No. 740). ASC No. 740 addresses the accounting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions. ASC No. 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The difference between the tax benefit recognized in the financial statements for a position in accordance with ASC No. 740 and the tax benefit claimed in the tax return is referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit.

 

The adoption of ASC No. 740 did not result in an increase to the net liability for unrecognized tax benefits.

 

The Company’s principal taxable jurisdiction is Argentina. At any point in time, the Company may have tax audits underway at various stages of completion. The Company evaluates the tax positions and establishes liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be fully sustained, despite the Company’s belief that the underlying tax positions are fully supportable. Uncertain tax positions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits, developments in case law, and closing of statute of limitations. Such adjustments are reflected in the tax provision as appropriate.

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

j)     Depreciation of fixed assets

 

Prior to 2007, certain office and apartment buildings of the Company were being depreciated over a useful life of 50 years under Argentine GAAP. For US GAAP purposes, these buildings were being depreciated over a useful life of 40 years. Accordingly, the US GAAP adjustment reflected higher depreciation charges for US GAAP purposes. As a result of this adjustment, the net book value of these assets for US GAAP purposes differs from the book value for Argentine GAAP purposes. In the year ended June 30, 2007, independent appraisers reassessed the appropriateness of the useful lives of the Company’s office buildings and other properties. As a result of the work, the remaining useful lives of certain of these properties were reduced and no difference exists in the remaining useful life of these assets between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP. However, due to the different cost base of fixed assets for Argentine GAAP and US GAAP purposes, a US GAAP reconciling item for depreciation still exists.

  

k)       Pre-operating expenses

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company capitalizes certain costs related to pre-opening activities and other start-up costs. These costs are amortized under the straight-line method generally over a period of three years. Under US GAAP, pursuant to ASC 720-15 - “Other Expenses-Start-up Costs” (“ASC No. 720-15”), such costs are charged to income as incurred. The US GAAP adjustment for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 represents the net effect of (i) expensing such costs as incurred and (ii) the reversal of amortization expense on costs capitalized under Argentine GAAP and expensed under US GAAP.

 

l)     Mortgage payable with no stated interest rate

 

                In 1991, IRSA obtained a non-interest bearing mortgage with a face value of US$ 3,300 to acquire a property (Suipacha 652/64). Under Argentine GAAP, IRSA did not make any fair value adjustment for this non-interest bearing mortgage. Under US GAAP however, the non-interest bearing mortgage held by IRSA was recorded at the estimated market value of the note. IRSA used an interest rate of 12%, which approximated its weighted-average borrowing rate, in determining the present value of this debt. This mortgage was fully repaid in November 1996. As a result, the carrying value of the acquired property was decreased by Ps. 2,000. This adjustment gives rise to differences in depreciation expense and is included in the line item “Accounting for IRSA Step Acquisition” in the US GAAP reconciliation.

 

m)   Accounting for IRSA Step Acquisition

 

As discussed in Note 2.b), on October 1, 2008, the Company acquired an additional 11.57% equity interest in IRSA and increased its ownership interest to 54.01% and started consolidating the subsidiary as from that date (the “IRSA Step Acquisition”).

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company accounted for the IRSA Step Acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price paid is allocated to the net assets acquired based on its fair value. The Company’s previously held equity interest in IRSA (amounted to 42.13% as of the date of acquisition) was not re-measured to fair value at the date the controlling interest was acquired. Assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the acquired business are recognized using a cost accumulation approach (i.e. for the previous equity interests acquired). Any outstanding minority interest is recorded at its carrying amount.

 

The IRSA Step Acquisition generated negative goodwill since the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired exceeded the cost of acquisition.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, any identifiable acquired intangible assets are not recognized. Negative goodwill is recognized as follows, as appropriate in the circumstances: (i) the portion of negative goodwill associated with future expected losses is recognized in income as losses are incurred; and/or (ii) the amount of negative goodwill exceeding the amount represented by the interest acquired over the non-monetary assets is recognized in income at acquisition date; and/or (iii) the amount of negative goodwill not exceeding the amount represented by the interest acquired over the non-monetary assets is deferred and amortized to income under the straight line method over the weighted average useful lives of the identifiable net assets of the acquired value and negative goodwill was recognized and amortized under the straight-line method over 20 years.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

m)   Accounting for IRSA Step Acquisition (continued)

 

Under US GAAP, the Company followed the provisions of ASC No. 805 (“ASC No. 805”), “Business Combinations”, formerly SFAS No. 141. Under ASC No. 805, any excess of the value assigned to the net identifiable assets acquired over the cost of the acquired company is first allocated on a pro rata basis to reduce non current assets and then to earnings as extraordinary gain.

 

The purchase price allocation process for the IRSA Step Acquisition under US GAAP was the following:

 

1)       Recognition of intangible assets identified during the purchase price allocation and which were assigned a zero value under Argentine GAAP;

2)       Reduction of negative goodwill to zero by fully allocating it to (a) a reduction in the value of non-current assets allocated under Argentine GAAP (i.e. primarily fixed assets, inventories and undeveloped parcels of land); and (b) intangible assets;

This allocation process resulted in the change of the cost basis of the net assets of IRSA as of September 30, 2008 creating a new cost basis of these assets for Cresud after the Step Acquisition and the recognition of intangible assets for approximately Ps. 33 million (basically in-place leases) which were assigned a zero value under Argentine GAAP.

 

The new cost bases give rise to the following reconciling items under US GAAP with their corresponding effects in the nine months period from October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009:

 

(a)     Reversal of the amortization of negative goodwill recognized under Argentine GAAP;

(b)     Lower depreciation charges for non-current assets which fair values were reduced on a pro rata basis;

(c)     Amortization charges for intangible assets and liabilities which were assigned a zero value under Argentine GAAP;

(d)     Corresponding effects on deferred income taxes and minority interest (included separately in corresponding line items)

Under ASC No. 805, the new cost basis includes higher values resulting from the comparison between the fair values and the net book values determined under US GAAP at the percentage interest acquired. Once the new cost basis is determined, negative goodwill is reduced to zero on a pro rata basis as explained above. The US GAAP reconciling item to equity reflects the (i) adjustment to fair value from net book value, which was greater under US GAAP because the original net book value basis under US GAAP was lower than the Argentine GAAP original net book value basis, (ii) reduction of negative goodwill, and (iii) corresponding effect of the purchase price allocation process adjustments to income.

Subsequent to October 1, 2008, IRSA sold to third parties certain of its assets (i.e. primarily buildings). The gain on the sale of these assets was determined by comparison between their cost basis to the Company and the consideration received. These assets had a different cost basis between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP on the Company’s books, generally resulting in a lower cost basis under US GAAP. Consequently, the reconciling item also includes the adjustment to account for a higher gain under US GAAP.

n)      Securitization accounting

 

The Company enters into ongoing revolving-period securitization programs transferring credit card receivables to trusts in exchange for cash and retained interests in the trusts (known as “CPs”). Part of the proceeds is retained by the trustee and maintained as a cash reserve to serve as collateral for the payment of amounts due on the TDFs. Cash reserves flow back to the Company on a monthly basis according to a schedule until all TDFs are fully paid.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company recognizes a gain or loss on the sale of receivables when the carrying value of transferred credit card receivables differs from the amount of cash and CPs received. Results recognized on the sale of receivables are reported as a component of “Net income (loss) from retained interest in securitized

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

n)      Securitization accounting (continued)

 

receivables” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash reserves are stated at cost and are classified as “guarantee deposits” within the caption “Other receivables and prepaid expenses, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. CPs are carried at their equity value based on financial statements issued by the trusts, less allowances for impairment if the carrying value exceeds their fair value and classified as investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain expenses associated with the securitization of credit card receivables are capitalized and amortized over the term of the agreements.

 

Under US GAAP, prior to July 1, 2010 the Company adopted SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”, as amended by SFAS 156, both of them codified under the topic ASC No. 860 “Transfers and Servicing” (“ASC No. 860”). ASC No. 860 required an entity to recognize the financial and servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it had incurred and to derecognize financial assets when control has been surrendered. The proceeds of securitized financial assets were allocated to the assets sold, the servicing asset or liability and retained interest, based on their relative estimated fair values at the transfer date in determining the gain on the securitization transaction. Furthermore, the Company considered that the securitization programs through which it transfers receivables to financial trusts qualify as QSPEs. ASC No. 860 also provided guidance on accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. In accordance with the provisions of ASC No. 860, separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities had to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Company might have used either the amortization method or the fair value measurement method to account for servicing assets and servicing liabilities within the scope of this Statement. Following ASC No. 860, the Company elected the amortization method and assessed the increase in the obligation of the servicing liability based on fair value.

 

Prior to July 1, 2010, the retained interests in securitized credit card receivables were treated as an equity security classified as available-for-sale in accordance with ASC No. 320 “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities” (“ASC No. 320”), and were carried at fair value. At the time of securitization, the retained interest was initially recorded at the basis allocated in accordance with ASC No. 860. This original cost basis was periodically adjusted to fair value, which was based on the discounted anticipated future cash flows on a “cash out” basis. The cash out method projected cash collections to be received only after all amounts owed to investors have been paid. Adjustments to fair value (net of related deferred income taxes) were recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. ASC No. 320 also stated that for individual securities classified as available-for-sale an enterprise should determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other than temporary. In such event, accumulated unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income should be reclassified into the statement of operations. Cash reserves were considered retained interests and as such they were considered in calculating the gain or loss on the sale of receivables under US GAAP.

 

Effective July 1, 2010, the Company implemented new accounting guidance provided by SFAS 166 and 167 (ASU 2009-16 and ASU 2009-17, respectively, under the new codification), which amend the accounting for the transfers of financial assets and the consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs).

 

The new guidance eliminates the concept of qualified special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) that were previously exempt from consolidation and introduces a new framework for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the assets and liabilities of the VIE. Therefore, the Company must evaluate all existing securitization trusts that qualify as QSPEs to determine whether they must be consolidated in accordance with ASU 2009-17. Under the new guidance, the primary beneficiary is the party that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and (2) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

 

To assess whether the Company has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, the Company considers all facts and circumstances, including its role in establishing the VIE and its ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes, first, identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and second, identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities.

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

n)      Securitization accounting (continued)

 

As a consequence of this assessment, the Company was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these securitization trusts because the Company (through its subsidiaries) has the power to direct the activities of these VIEs through its servicing responsibilities and duties. The Company also through its retained interests held in these securitizations has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE.

 

Therefore, the Company must, under ASC 810-10-65, measure the components of those newly consolidated financial trusts at their carrying amounts as of the adoption date. The Company must determine the amounts of the assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interests of the newly consolidated financial trusts, that would have been recorded in the Company’s financial statements as of July 1st 2010, as if ASU 2009-17 had been effective as of the date of the Company’s initial involvement with the financial trusts. Any difference between the net amount added (assets less liabilities of each financial trusts where the Company is primary beneficiary) from the Company’s balance sheet and the amount of any previously recognized retained interest is recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of June 30, 2010.

 

The company determined that the difference between (i) the net amount that should be added as of June 30, 2010 (carrying amounts of assets less liabilities of each financial trusts), and (ii) the amount of the retained interest related to securitization programs, is not material. Therefore, no adjustments to retained earnings were recognized under US GAAP as of June 30, 2010. The amount of retained interest as of June 30, 2010 was as follows:

 

 

 

Cost

 

Estimated 

unrealized
(loss) (i)

 

Fair value (ii)

Retained Interest as of June 30, 2010

 

Ps.

119,576

 

Ps.

(4,457)

 

Ps.

115,119

                   

These retained interests were treated as an equity securities classified as available-for-sale in accordance with ASC No. 320, and were carried at fair value. As of July 1, 2010, in accordance with the new accounting standards, the estimated unrealized losses were reclassified to retained earnings (loss) and the company must consolidate its VIEs in which it had retained interests and for which it is the primary beneficiary. The table below presents the assets and liabilities of the financial trusts which have been consolidated for US GAAP purposes:

 

 

 

 

July 1, 2010

Total Assets (1)

 

Ps.

268,692

Total Liabilities (2)

 

Ps.

151,559

CPs

 

Ps.

117,133

 

(1)     Included cash and due from banks, credit card receivables net of allowances and other assets.

(2)     Included debt securities and other liabilities.

 

On September 13, 2010, APSA sold 80% of Tarshop’s capital stock thus retaining an equity interest of 20% in such entity. At the date of the sale, APSA deconsolidated the subsidiary (Tarshop) and recognized a gain for the sale of 80% capital stock in accordance with ASC No. 810 amounting to Ps. 28.8 million. Therefore, no reconciliation adjustments were recorded since such date regarding Tarshop securitization programs.

 

Provided below is an analysis of the securitization accounting adjustments as of June 30, 2010, including a description of each significant component, where appropriate.

 

The shareholders’ equity adjustments as of such date represent the difference in the valuation of the Company’s retained interests in the trusts related to securitization programs that qualified for sale treatment under US GAAP. Under Argentine GAAP, retained interests in the trusts were carried at the lower of their

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

n)      Securitization accounting (continued)

 

equity value and their fair value. Under US GAAP those retained interests were considered available-for-sale securities in accordance with ASC No. 320 and, as a result, were carried at their estimated fair market value. The US GAAP adjustments affecting shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2010 are as follows:

 

 

 

2010

Equity value, net of allowances, as reported under Argentine GAAP

Ps.

144,913

Less: retained interests related to securitization programs that did not qualify as a sale under US GAAP

 

(29,794)

Equity value reported under Argentine GAAP of retained interests related to securitization programs that qualified as a sale under US GAAP

 

Ps.

115,119

Estimated fair value of retained interests related to securitization programs that qualified as a sale under US GAAP

 

115,119

US GAAP adjustment

Ps.

-

     

 

The US GAAP adjustments affecting net income as reported under Argentine GAAP for the year ended June 30, 2010, are as follows:

 

 

2010

Reversal of gains recognized under Argentine GAAP

Ps.

(6,374)

Recognition of gains under US GAAP on the sale of receivables

 

4,094

US GAAP adjustment  

Ps.

(2,280)

 

Regarding receivables transferred in connection with the Company’s securitization programs that qualified for sale treatment under US GAAP, neither the Company nor the trustee have responsibility over any shortfall or failure in collecting the receivables which are the source of cash payment for the TDF holders. Under no circumstances neither the Company nor the trustee are required to repurchase the securitized receivables. Furthermore, the agreements relating to the securitization stipulate that the rights of the beneficiaries (TDF holders) will not be affected by any financial or liquidity failure of either the trustee or the Company. The agreements also state that the transfer qualifies as a non-recourse transfer of receivables since if receivables are not collected in full, neither the trustee nor the Company is obligated to use its own cash flows to cover any potential shortfall or collection failure.

 

The following summarizes the changes in the balance of the Company's retained interests for the year ended June 30, 2010:

 

Cost

 

Estimated unrealized

gain (loss)

 

Fair value (i) 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2009

PPs.

134,659

 

PPs.

(6,737)

 

PPs.

127,922

Increase in retained interest

 

56,724

 

 

-

 

 

56,724

Liquidation of retained interests

 

(71,807)

 

 

-

 

 

(71,807)

Change in unrealized gain

 

-

 

 

2,280

 

 

2,280

 

Balance as of June 30, 2010

PPs.

119,576

 

PPs.

(4,457)

 

PPs.

115,119

 

(i)     Unrealized gains for the year ended June 30, 2010 were included as a component of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” in shareholders’ equity.

 

The key economic assumptions used in measuring the fair value of retained interests at the time of and subsequent to a securitization are the estimated cash flows and the discount rate. The estimated cash flows have been discounted at rates that include charges for losses. The valuation models use information deriving from or that can be observed with market data.

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

o)      Present-value accounting

 

Under Argentine GAAP, certain tax credits and liabilities are measured present-valued as of year-end. Under US GAAP, present valuing or discounting of these assets is precluded. The US GAAP adjustments amount to a loss of Ps. 4.1 million and Ps. 2.2 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and a gain of Ps. 12.6 for the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

p)         Reversal of previously recognized impairment losses

 

Under Argentine GAAP previously recognized impairment losses can be reversed. Amounts reversed for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounted to Ps. 1.1 million, Ps. 1.2 million and Ps. 0.3 million respectively. Under US GAAP, reversal of a previously recognized impairment loss is prohibited. When an impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of the asset becomes the new cost basis, which is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. Previously impairment losses reversed under Argentine GAAP increased the asset cost giving rise to higher depreciation expense. These higher depreciation charges are reversed under US GAAP which for the years ended June 30, 2011 and, 2010 amounted to Ps. 4.3 million and for the year June 30, 2009 amounted to Ps. 1.1 million.

 

Therefore, the US GAAP adjustment represents the net effect of (i) a loss for the reversal of previously recognized impairment losses under Argentine GAAP and (ii) a gain for lower depreciation charges under US GAAP.

 

q)       Accounting for real estate barter transactions

 

In the ordinary course of business, IRSA enters into certain non-monetary transactions with third parties pursuant to which IRSA sells parcels of land held for sale in the ordinary course of business in exchange for cash and/or other real estate properties. See Note 2.f. for details of the transactions.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, these transactions are recorded based on the fair value of the assets involved and, as a result, a gain or loss is recognized at the time of the exchange. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company recorded gains of Ps. 51.6 million, nil and Ps. 2.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Under US GAAP, IRSA applied the provisions of ASC No. 845 (“ASC 845”), “Non-monetary Transactions”. ASC No. 845 requires exchanges of non-monetary assets be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged and eliminates the narrow exception for non-monetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a broader exception for exchanges of non-monetary assets that do not have "commercial substance."

 

Under ASC No. 845 IRSA determined that all of its barter transactions have commercial substance and therefore the transactions must be measured at fair value.

 

Furthermore, the Company completed certain barter transactions where IRSA does not receive a down payment or receives a down payment which is less than 10% of the sales price, As these transactions involved the exchange of real estate and the amount of the monetary consideration was not significant, IRSA concluded that the exchange is a nonmonetary transaction, and considered the guidance in ASC No. 360-20 "Property, Plant and Equipment - Real Estate" ("ASC No. 360-20") for the recognition of gain . IRSA accounted for these barter transactions under the deposit method as prescribed in ASC 360-20. Under the deposit method IRSA does not recognize profit, nor records a receivable and continues to report the property and related liabilities in its balance sheet even if the buyer has assumed the liability. IRSA discloses that those items are subject to a sales contract. Therefore, under US GAAP, in these cases any gain recognized under Argentine GAAP is reversed. During the year ended June 30, 2011, IRSA completed a barter transaction with TGLT whereby IRSA exchanged a plot of land located in the neighborhood of Caballito for residential units to be constructed in the future. Therefore, IRSA determined that the gain related to this transaction of Ps. 43.4 million should be reversed for US GAAP.

 

 

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

q)  Accounting for real estate barter transactions (continued)

 

IRSA completed through APSA another barter transaction (i.e. the agreement with TGLT to barter the Beruti plot of land, whereby IRSA exchanged a parcel of land for monetary consideration and residential units to be constructed in the future. IRSA recognized a gain of Ps. 20.5 million on this transaction under Argentine GAAP. Under US GAAP, IRSA evaluated the guidance and considered that this transaction is partly monetary and non-monetary. The gain of the non-monetary exchange of land for finished units will be deferred until the units are finished and delivered to IRSA. Once that delivery occurs, IRSA will evaluate if the non-monetary transaction qualifies for gain recognition under ASC No. 845. For the monetary portion of the transaction, IRSA follows ASC 845-10-15-15 through 16 and considering that: i) the sale is consummated, ii) consideration has been exchanged, iii) the cash received is not subject to future subordination, and iv) the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred, IRSA concluded that the transaction met the criteria for sale recognition under ASC 360. Therefore, IRSA determined that the gain related to the non-monetary portion of the transaction of Ps. 8.2 million should be reversed for US GAAP while maintaining the gain of Ps.12.3 million for the monetary portion of the transaction. The gain under US GAAP was calculated as the total gain multiplied by a factor determined as the consideration received over the sum of the consideration plus the fair value of the item received.

 

For the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, a total gain related to barter transactions of Ps. 51.6, nil and Ps. 1.9 million, respectively, recorded under Argentine GAAP, was reversed under US GAAP. However, the US GAAP adjustment also reflects the effect of gains of Ps. 27.0 million, Ps. 0.7 million and Ps. 11.2 million, for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to the conclusion of barter transactions originated in prior years for which the related results have been previously recognized for Argentine GAAP purposes.

 

r)     Reversal of the (loss) gain from valuation of real estate inventories at net realizable value

 

Under Argentine GAAP, inventories for which the title has not yet been transferred but for which a down payment has been received fixing the sales price and the terms and conditions of the agreement provide reasonable assurance about the closing of the transaction and realization of gain, are carried at net realizable value as of year-end (these transactions are considered “consummated” for Argentine GAAP purposes). Under US GAAP, inventories are carried at cost. The US GAAP adjustment for the year ended June 30, 2011, represents:

 

(i)                   the reversal of the gain of Ps. 15.0 million related to the sale of Rosario plot of land recognized under Argentine GAAP;

(ii)                 the recognition of a gain of Ps. 1.2 million related to the sale of Carlos Gardel plot of land since the conditions for revenue related to a prior transaction were fulfilled for US GAAP purposes, recognized under Argentine GAAP in previously years, and

(iii)                the recognition of a gain of Ps. 16.5 million related to the sale of unit of Caballito Nuevo and the reversal of a gain of Ps. 0.4 million related to El Encuentro.

 

s)   Appraisal revaluation of fixed assets

 

Under Argentine GAAP, APSA recognized a parcel of land acquired prior to June 30, 1986 at its appraised value as of such date. This appraisal increased the carrying value of the land by Ps. 4.0 million, which was recorded against an appraisal revaluation reserve account in the shareholders' equity. Under Argentine GAAP, this appraisal revaluation reserve will be amortized to income once the land is disposed of or its value becomes impaired.

 

Under US GAAP, this parcel of land was recorded at original cost and therefore this reserve has been reversed. Since land is not amortized, there is no impact to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

t)   Software developed or obtained for internal use

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company capitalizes certain costs related to software developed or obtained for internal use, which would be expensed under US GAAP pursuant to the provisions of ASC No. 350-40 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use” (“ASC No. 350-40”).

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

t)   Software developed or obtained for internal use (continued)

 

The US GAAP adjustment for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 represents the net effect of (i) expensing such costs as incurred and (ii) the reversal of amortization expense on costs capitalized under Argentine GAAP and expensed under US GAAP. As of June 30, 2011, these costs were fully amortized under Argentine GAAP.

 

u)       Reversal of capitalized financial costs

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company capitalized financial costs comprising of interest and foreign exchange differences for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 related to the PAMSA project. Under US GAAP, the Company applied the provisions of ASC No. 835-20 “Interest - Capitalization of Interest” (“ASC No. 835-20”), which requires interest capitalization on assets which have a period of time to get them ready for their intended use. Capitalization of foreign exchange differences is not allowed under ASC No. 835-20. The US GAAP reconciling item represents the net effect of  reversing the foreign exchange differences capitalized under Argentine GAAP related to the acquisition and construction of PAMSA and Horizons for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounting to a loss of Ps. (1.6) million, a loss of Ps. 2.0 million and a gain of Ps. 54.5 million, respectively. Reversal of capitalized financial costs in fixed assets, gives rise to differences in depreciation expense in US GAAP, which is included in this adjustment.

 

v)       Debtor’s accounting for a modification of APSA convertible debt instruments

 

In August 2002 the Company´s subsidiary APSA issued US$ 50 million of Convertible Notes (the “APSA Convertible Notes). Under US GAAP, the Company applied ASC No. 470-20, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options”, (“ASC No. 470-20”), formerly APB No. 14, “Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants”, which requires that no portion of the proceeds be allocated to the conversion feature if the convertible debt securities are convertible into common stock of the issuer at a specified price at the option of the holder and are sold at a price or have a value at issuance not significantly in excess of the face amount. Under US GAAP, the Company applied the guidance in ASC No. 470-20 regarding Accounting for convertible securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios. ASC No. 470-20 requires that embedded beneficial conversion features present in convertible securities be valued separately at issuance when the non-detachable conversion feature is “in-the-money” at the commitment date. The embedded beneficial conversion feature should be recognized and measured by allocating to additional paid-in capital a portion of the proceed equal to the intrinsic value of that feature. That amount is calculated at the commitment date as the difference between the conversion price and the fair value of the common stock or other securities into which the security is convertible, multiplied by the number of shares into which the security is convertible (intrinsic value). Under US GAAP, no proceeds were allocated to the embedded conversion feature since it was “out-the-money” at the commitment date (i.e. the intrinsic value at the commitment date was zero).

 

The terms of the APSA Convertible Notes were modified to extend the maturity date through July 19, 2014. Argentine GAAP requires that an exchange of debt instruments with substantially different terms be considered a debt extinguishment and that the old debt instrument be derecognized. Argentine GAAP clarifies that from a debtor’s perspective, an exchange of debt instruments between, or a modification of a debt instrument by, a debtor and a creditor shall be deemed to have been accomplished with debt instruments that are substantially different if the present value of the cash flows under the terms of the new debt instrument is at least 10 percent different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument. The new debt instrument should be initially recorded at fair value and that amount should be used to determine the debt extinguishment gain or loss to be recognized. Fair value should be determined by the present value of the future cash flows to be paid under the terms of the new debt instrument discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks of the debt instrument and time value of money.  If it is determined that the original and new debt instruments are not substantially different, then a new effective interest rate is to be determined based on the carrying amount of the original debt instrument and the revised cash flows.

 

Based on the analysis performed, the Company concluded that the instruments were not substantially different and accordingly the old instrument was not derecognized.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

v) Debtor’s accounting for a modification of APSA convertible debt instruments (continued)

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applied the guidance in ASC No. 470-50-40, “Debt Modification and Extinguishments” (ASC No. 470-50-40) to determine whether the debt instrument was modified or extinguished.  This guidance considers the accounting for a modification of debt terms (or exchange in debt instruments) when a change in the fair value of an embedded conversion option has occurred or an embedded conversion option has been added or eliminated from the debt instrument.  

 

ASC No. 460-50-40 stipulates that, in evaluating whether a convertible debt instrument has been modified or extinguished, three aspects of the modification (or exchange of debt instruments) must be considered.

 

1.  Change in cash flows: If the change in cash flows as prescribed by the analysis under Issue 96-19 is greater than 10% of the carrying value of the original debt instrument, the modification (or exchange of debt instruments) should be accounted for as an extinguishment. This test would not include any changes in fair value to the embedded conversion option.

 

2.  Change in fair value of the embedded conversion option: If the change in the fair value of the embedded conversion option is greater than 10% of the carrying value of the original debt instrument immediately before the change (or exchange of debt instruments), the modification (or exchange) should be accounted for as an extinguishment.

 

3.  Addition or removal of an embedded conversion option: The addition or removal of a substantive conversion option would automatically result in extinguishment accounting. Whether an embedded conversion option is substantive would be assessed as of the modification date and would be based on the definition of substantive in ASC No. 470-20.

 

Any one of the three criteria needs to be met to account for the modification of the debt instrument (or exchange of debt instruments) as an extinguishment. When the result of the three-pronged evaluation above results in a conclusion that a convertible debt instrument has been modified (and not extinguished), the Task Force affirme as a final consensus that any increase in the fair value of the embedded conversion option should reduce the carrying value of the debt instrument (with a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital), but any decrease in the fair value of the embedded conversion option is ignored.

 

Based on the analysis performed, neither of criteria 1, 2 or 3 above were met. Accordingly, the change of the debt instrument was not accounted for as an extinguishment. Thus, the increase in the fair value of the conversion option reduced the carrying value of the debt instrument with a corresponding increase to additional paid-in-capital. This resulted in an increase in interest expense prospectively, amounting to Ps. 0.5 million, Ps. 0.2 million and Ps. 0.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

 w)   Revenue recognition

 

w.1) Deferred commissions

 

Under Argentine GAAP, lease commissions earned are recognized at the time a transaction is successfully completed. A transaction is considered successfully concluded when both parties have signed the related lease contract. Under US GAAP, lease commissions are deferred and amortized to income over the term of the respective leases.

w.2) Scheduled rent increases

 

Under Argentine GAAP, revenue from “non-cancelable” leases subject to rent escalation clauses is recognized when the escalated payment is due rather than recognizing the effects of the scheduled rent increases under the straight-line method over the lease term. Under US GAAP, the Company applied the provisions of ASC No. 840, “Leases”, (“ASC No. 840”), and accordingly recognized escalated rental revenue under the straight-line method over the term of the leases.

 

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

w)   Revenue recognition (continued)

 

w.2) Scheduled rent increases (continued)

 

In the determination of the US GAAP adjustment, the Company considered the definition of a lease term in ASC No. 840. All lease agreements are cancelable pursuant to Law 23,091 as amended by Law 24,808. This law provides that after an initial six-month period tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements upon 60 days written notice by incurring non-significant monetary penalties (cancellations are subject to one-and-a-half month’s rent if rescinded during the first year of the lease and one month’s rent if rescinded after the first year of the lease).

 

ASC No. 840 provides that a lease that is cancelable (a) only upon the occurrence of some remote contingency, (b) only with the permission of the lessor, (c) only if the lessee enters into a new lease with the same lessor or (d) only if the lessee incurs a penalty in such amount that continuation of the lease appears, at inception, reasonably assured shall be considered "noncancelable" for purposes of this definition.

 

Based on the provisions of ASC No. 840, the Company concluded that, even though the lease are cancelable, lessees would incur significant "economic penalties" if these agreements were to be rescinded prior to maturity. The Company considered that these economic penalties are of such an amount that continuation of the lease agreements by lessees appear to be reasonably assured at the inception of the respective agreements.

 

The Company reached this conclusion based on the factors mentioned in ASC No. 840, including (i) the offices and shopping centers’ geographical location and accessibility; (ii) the nature and tenure of tenants, (iii) limited availability of identical space in certain neighborhoods; (iv) the tenants’ brand image and other competitive considerations; (v) tenants' significant expenses in renovation, maintenance and improvements.

 

The Company believes that all of the above mentioned factors represent significant non-contractual penalties for the lessees which support the Company’s view that it is reasonably assured at the inception of lease agreements that such leases will not be rescinded prior to maturity even though they are cancelable as permitted by law.

 

w.3) Deferred revenues - insurance and origination fees

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company, through its investments in Tarshop, accounted for revenues from life and disability insurance and origination fees related to credit card and personal loans receivables on an up-front basis. Under US GAAP, revenue from life and disability insurance and origination fees is recognized to income on a straight line basis over the term of the respective underlying receivables. APSA sold an 80% in Tarshop on September 13, 2010, and deconsolidated the subsidiary as of that date. As from September 13, 2010, APSA maintains a 20% interest in Tarshop and accounts for its investment under the equity method of accounting. Therefore, there is no longer a US GAAP adjustment to equity for this item as of June 30, 2011. The US GAAP adjustment to income for the year ended June 30, 2011 related to the deferral of these revenues through the date  Tarshop was deconsolidated with APSA. Any US GAAP adjustment related to this item is included in the determination of the equity investment in Tarshop.

 

x)       Non-controlling interest

 

Effective July 1, 2009, the Company applies the provisions of ASC 810 “Consolidation”. Pursuant to ASC 810-10-45-15, non-controlling interest is (i) reported as part of equity of the consolidated group; (ii) recorded separately from the parent´s interests; and (iii) clearly identified and labeled to distinguish it from other components of the parent´s equity. The Company has non-controlling interests in more than one subsidiary. The Company determined that all of its non-controlling interests should be reclassified to equity. This reclassification has been made retroactively for all periods presented.

 

The adjustment represents the effect of the foregoing US GAAP adjustments on the non-controlling interests under Argentine GAAP.

 

For additional disclosures related to non-controlling interest see Note 28.II.u).

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

y)     Amortization of fees related to Series II of APSA Non Convertible Notes

 

Under Argentine GAAP, fees and expenses relating to Series II of APSA Non Convertible Notes are amortized on a straight-line method over the term of the notes (5 years). Under US GAAP, following the ASC No. 310-20 (“ASC No. 310-20”), “Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs”, such costs are amortized over the same period using the effective interest method. The US GAAP adjustments amount to a loss of Ps. 0.1 million and Ps. 0.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and a gain of Ps. 0.1 for the year ended June 30, 2009.

 

z)    Recognition of put option

 

In July 2008, the Company acquired a 30% in Metropolitan. This transaction included a put right exercisable through July 2011 to sell 50% of the equity interest acquired for a price equal to the original amount paid plus interest. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company recorded the put option at fair value and adjusted it on a monthly basis with fair value increases or decreases against income. Under US GAAP, the Company determined that the terms of the put option did not meet the definition of a derivative financial instrument for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 y 2009. Accordingly, the value of the put option was derecognized under US GAAP in those fiscal years.

 

According to ASC No. 815, “Derivatives and Hedgings” (ASC No. 815), a financial instrument is a derivative financial instrument if it meets all three of the following characteristics must be met:

 

a. It has (i) one or more underlyings and (ii) one or more notional amounts or payment provisions or both.

b. It requires no initial net investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors.

c. Its terms require or permit net settlement, it can readily be settled net by a means outside the contract, or it provides for delivery of an asset that puts the recipient in a position not substantially different from the net settlement.

 

ASC No. 815 provide that a contract fits the description of net settlement if its settlement provisions meet one of the following criteria: (a) neither party is required to deliver an asset that is associated with the underlying and that has a principal amount, stated amount, face value, number of shares, or other denomination that is equal to the notional amount (or the notional amount plus a premium or minus a discount); (b) one of the parties is required to deliver an asset of the type described in the guidance but there is a market mechanism that facilitates net settlement; (c) one of the parties is required to deliver an asset of the type described in the guidance, but that asset is readily convertible to cash or is itself a derivative instrument.

 

As of June 30, 2010 and 2009 characteristics a. and b. were met since underlying is the quantity of shares to sell under the put option agreement and there was no initial net investment; however characteristic c. was not met since the Company was required to deliver an asset of the type described in the guidance but there is no market mechanism that facilitates net settlement nor the asset is readily convertible to cash or is itself a derivative instrument because shares of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC are not traded on public markets.

 

As of June 30, 2010, the fair value of the put option amounted to Ps. 48.5 million under Argentine GAAP. Due to foreign currency translation procedures a cumulative translation adjustment (“CTA”) of Ps. 3,582 million was also generated for the recognition of the put option.

 

As part of the reorganization of Metropolitan, on December 30, 2010 the put option was surrendered and used as consideration for the increased interest of the emerging entity New Lipstick LLC. The US GAAP adjustment for the year ended June 30, 2011 represents a gain due to the recognition at fair value of the put option as the put option was settled at the date of the reorganization. The US GAAP adjustment for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, represents the reversal of the recognition at fair value of the put option under Argentine GAAP.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

aa)   Accounting for investment in Hersha Hospitality Trust and TGLT

 

Hersha Hospitality Trust

 

IRSA held a 12.1% and 10.9% interest in Hersha Hospitality Trust as of June 30, 2011 and 2010. Under Argentine GAAP, this investment has been valued at cost. Under US GAAP, since the investment in Hersha represents an investment in an equity security with a readily determinable fair values and not held for trading, the investment has been valued at fair value in accordance with ASC No. 320. Gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income in the shareholders ´equity.

 

The cost and estimated fair values of Hersha Hospitality Trust as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

Basis

 

Fair Value

 

Gross unrealized

Gain

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hersha Hospitality Trust

 

Ps.

216,757

 

Ps.

355,893

 

Ps.

139,136

 

 

Ps.

216,757

 

Ps.

355,893

 

Ps.

139,136

June 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hersha Hospitality Trust

 

Ps.

204,553

 

Ps.

315,997

 

Ps.

111,444

 

 

Ps.

204,553

 

Ps.

315,997

 

Ps.

111,444

 

TGLT

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company holds a 8.86% investment in TGLT and accounted for this investment at acquisition cost since it is not held for trading. TGLT is a public company in Argentina whose shares are traded in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. Under US GAAP, the investment in TGLT represents an investment in equity securities with readily determinable fair value and not held for trading. Accordingly, under US GAAP, the Company also applies ASC No. 320 and accounts for this investment at fair value with unrealized gains or losses excluded from income and reported separately in shareholders’ equity

 

The cost and estimated fair value of TGLT as of June 30, 2011 were as follows:

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

Basis

 

Fair Value

 

Gross unrealized

gain

 

 

Gain

 

Gross unrealized Loss

TGLT

 

Ps.

56,295

 

Ps.

68,550

 

Ps.

12,255

 

Ps.

-

                         

 

ab) Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting

 

Effective July 1, 2009, the Company applied the provisions of FASB Statement No. 141R “Business Combinations” (FAS 141R) or ASC No. 805 “Business Combinations” (“ASC No. 805”), for all business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, i.e. July 1, 2009. For all business combinations for which its acquisition date was prior to July 1, 2009, the Company applied the provisions of FAS 141.

 

Arcos del Gourmet

 

On November 27, 2009, IRSA completed the acquisition of an 80% controlling interest in Arcos. Arcos is a company holder of a concession right to exploit the land and attached assets owned by the ONABE. The concession is for an initial term of sixteen years renewable at the option of the holder for an additional four year period. Under the concession, IRSA is obligated to pay a monthly concession fee of Ps. 0.1 million to ONABE. The land and attached assets (mainly old warehouses and adjacent spaces) are capable of being reconverted into a shopping

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ab) Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting (continued)

 

mall, cultural complex and other recreational facilities after incurring significant capital expenditures. Under Argentine GAAP, IRSA determined that the transaction represented the acquisition of a business. Accordingly, IRSA accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, IRSA allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Transaction costs are considered part of the consideration transferred. The acquisition date fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the cost of the acquisition. The holders of the rights from ONABE were individual persons who did not have the financial feasibility, expertise and scale to obtain the projected returns from the concessioned assets as well-established real estate market participants in the arca have. Thus, they agreed to sell their rights to IRSA for a fair amount of consideration although far below the fair value of the business. Under Argentine GAAP, the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over cost represents negative goodwill. When there is negative goodwill, Argentine GAAP requires a reassessment to determine all assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration transferred. IRSA performed a reassessment and has still concluded that it has negative goodwill. However, under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, acquired intangible assets are reduced to absorb the negative goodwill even if they are assigned a zero value. Any remaining negative goodwill is accounted for as described in Note 3.g). In the acquisition of Arcos, the principal asset acquired was the concession right and since negative goodwill existed, this intangible was reduced by the amount of negative goodwill absorbing it completely. Therefore, no negative goodwill remained under Argentine GAAP. In addition, under Argentine GAAP, the minority interest was recognized at the proportionate share of the acquiree´s indentifiable net assets (the proportionate share method) at the acquisition date.

 

Under US GAAP, IRSA applied the provisions of ASC No. 805 and also determined that this transaction qualifies as a business acquisition. Accordingly, IRSA accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Under ASC No. 805, the non-controlling interest is recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition. Under ASC No. 805, any excess of the value assigned to the net identifiable assets acquired over the fair value of the consideration transferred and any previously held equity interest in the acquiree and any non-controlling interest is a bargain purchase gain and should be recognized in earnings.

 

Acquisition-related costs are considered separate transactions and should not be included as part of the consideration transferred, but rather expensed as incurred.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP adjustment for the acquisition of Arcos represents the net effect of (i) the recognition of a bargain purchase gain of Ps. 58.8 million and (ii) the charge expense of transaction costs for Ps. 0.4 million.

 

Pro forma results as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the comparative fiscal year have not been presented based on materiality grounds.

 

For disclosure purposes, under US GAAP the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized as follows:

 

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Ps.

13

Fair value of non-cash assets acquired

 

103,120

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

(8,124)

Fair value of net assets acquired

Ps.

95,009

Non-controlling interest

 

(12,077)

Purchase price

Ps.

24,108

Seller financing

 

(14,213)

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

 

(13)

Advance payments

 

(2,254)

Net cash paid for the acquisition

Ps.

7,628

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ab) Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting(continued)

 

Acquisition of Soleil Factory shopping center business

 

On July 1, 2010, the Company acquired the "Soleil" business from INCSA. Solei is a shopping center located in San Isidro, Province of Buenos Aires. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company determined that the transaction represented the acquisition of a business, and accordingly, the Company accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the Company allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Transaction costs are considered part of the consideration transferred. The acquisition date fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the cost of the acquisition. Under Argentine GAAP, the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over cost represents negative goodwill. When there is negative goodwill, Argentine GAAP requires a reassessment to determine all assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration transferred. The Company performed a reassessment and has still concluded that it has negative goodwill. However, under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, acquired intangible assets are reduced to absorb the negative goodwill even if they are then assigned a zero value. Any remaining negative goodwill is accounted for as described in Note 3.g).

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applied the provisions of ASC No. 805 and also determined that this transaction qualifies as a business acquisition. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Under ASC No. 805, any excess of the value assigned to the net identifiable assets acquired over the fair value of the consideration transferred and any previously held equity interest in the acquiree and any non-controlling interest is a bargain purchase gain and should be recognized in earnings. Acquisition-related costs are considered separate transactions and should not be included as part of the consideration transferred, but rather expensed as incurred.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP adjustment for the acquisition of Soleil represents the net effect of (i) the charge expense of transaction costs for Ps. 2.8 million, (ii) the recognition of a bargain purchase gain of Ps. 18.5 million and (iii) the charge expense of amortization for Ps. 4.1 million. This bargain purchase gain arose due to the underperformance and undermanagement of the underlying "Soleil" shopping center business. Additionally, the purchase price was negotiated between the parties when a preliminary agreement was signed in December 2007, and was not subsequently modified. Since December 2007, there were periods on inflation in Argentina, generating a higher fair value of Soleil´s net assets at the date of acquisition. This increase in the fair value of net assets acquired without a corresponding increase in the purchase price, also generated this bargain purchase gain.

 

For disclosure purposes, under US GAAP the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized as follows:

 

Fair value of non-cash assets acquired (i)

Ps

81,093

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

(1,108)

Fair value of net assets acquired

Ps.

79,985

 

 

 

Purchase price

Ps.

61,486

Seller financing

 

(33,403)

Advance payments (ii)

 

(28,083)

Net cash paid for the acquisition

Ps.

-

 

(i)

 

Corresponds to fixed assets of Ps. 67.0 million, intangible assets of Ps. 3.1 million, air space of Ps. 6.7 million and deferred income assets of Ps. 4.3 million.

(ii)

Amount paid in 2007 when preliminary agreement was signed between INCSA and the Company.

       

 

In the period from acquisition to June 30, 2011, Soleil contributed revenues of Ps. 22.1 million and net income of Ps. 9.6 million to the Company’s consolidated results. If Soleil had been acquired on July 1, 2009, combined revenues of the Company would have been Ps. 1,026.6 million (unaudited) and net income would have been 231.0 million (unaudited) for the year ended June 30, 2010. These amounts have been calculated using the Company’s accounting policies and by adjusting the results of the Soleil to reflect the additional depreciation and

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ab) Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting(continued)

 

amortization, as appropriate, that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to net assets acquired had been applied from July 1, 2009, together with its consequential tax effects.

 

BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasilera de Propiedades Agricolas

 

On October 20, 2010 the Company acquired from Tarpon 9,581,750 shares of common stock of BrasilAgro, representing 16.40% of the outstanding stock and 64,000 warrants from the First Issue and 64,000 warrants from the Second Issue.

 

As mentioned in Note 2.b), Cresud is owner of 20,883,916 shares or 35.75% of BrasilAgro’s outstanding stock as of June 30, 2011.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company determined that the transaction represented the acquisition of a business and accordingly, the Company accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the Company allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Transaction costs are inmaterial and have not been considered part of the consideration transferred. The acquisition date fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the cost of the acquisition. Under Argentine GAAP, the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over cost represents negative goodwill. When there is negative goodwill, Argentine GAAP requires a reassessment to  determine all assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration transferred. The Company performed a reassessment and has still concluded that it has negative goodwill. However, under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, acquired intangible assets are reduced to absorb the negative goodwill even if they are then assigned a zero value. Any remaining negative goodwill is accounted for as described in Note 3.g). In addition, under Argentine GAAP, the minority interest was recognized at the proportionate share of the acquiree´s indentifiable net assets (the proportionate share method) at the acquisition date.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applied the provisions of ASC No. 805 and also determined that this transaction qualifies as a business acquisition. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Under ASC No. 805, any excess of the value assigned to the net identifiable assets acquired over the fair value of the consideration transferred and any previously held equity interest in the acquiree and any non-controlling interest is a bargain purchase gain and should be recognized in earnings. Acquisition-related costs are considered separate transactions and should not be included as part of the consideration transferred, but rather expensed as incurred.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP adjustment for the acquisition of BrasilAgro represents the net effect of (i) the recognition of a bargain purchase gain of Ps. 72.9 million and (ii) the recognition of the non-controlling interest at fair value for Ps. 354.8 million, (iii) the gain from the re-measurement of the previously held interest at fair value of Ps. 162.4 million, and (iv) reversion of the amortization of negative goodwill and higher values under Argentine GAAP for Ps. (6.9) million.

 

In the period from acquisition to June 30, 2011, BrasilAgro contributed revenues of Ps. 210.9 million and net income of Ps.23.1 million to the Company’s consolidated results. If BrasilAgro had been acquired on July 1, 2010, combined revenues of the Company would have been Ps. 2,380.9 million (unaudited) and net income would have been Ps. 998.8 million (unaudited) for the year ended June 30, 2011. If BrasilAgro had been acquired on July 1, 2009, combined revenues of the Company would have been Ps. 1,748.6 million (unaudited) and net income would have been Ps. 419.1 million (unaudited) for the year ended June 30, 2010. These amounts have been calculated using the Company’s accounting policies and by adjusting the results of the BrasilAgro to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization, as appropriate, that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to net assets acquired had been applied from July 1, 2009 or 2010, as applicable, together with its consequential tax effects.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ab) Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting (continued)

 

For disclosure purposes, under US GAAP the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Ps.

413,165

Fair value of non-cash assets acquired

 

2,400,102

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

(747,347)

Fair value of net assets acquired

Ps.

2,065,920

Minority interest

 

(897,981)

Purchase price

Ps.

263,669

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

 

413,165

Net cash paid for the acquisition

Ps.

263,663

 

 

Acquisition of Metroshop S.A.’s shares

 

On January 13, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of an additional 50% interest in Metroshop. As from that date, Metroshop becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company determined that the transaction represented the acquisition of a business. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the Company allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Transaction costs are considered part of the consideration transferred. The acquisition date fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the cost of the acquisition. Under Argentine GAAP, the excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired over cost represents negative goodwill. When there is negative goodwill, Argentine GAAP requires a reassessment to determine all assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration transferred. The Company performed a reassessment and has still concluded that it has negative goodwill. However, under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, acquired intangible assets are reduced to absorb the negative goodwill even if they are assigned a zero value. Any remaining negative goodwill is accounted for as described in Note 3.g).

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applied the provisions of ASC No. 805 and also determined that this transaction qualifies as a business acquisition. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting and allocated the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values. Under ASC No. 805, the acquirer’s previously held equity interest is remeasured to fair value at the date the controlling interest is acquired. Any difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the previously held equity interest is recognized as a gain or loss in the income statement. Under ASC No. 805, any excess of the value assigned to the net identifiable assets acquired over the fair value of the consideration transferred and any previously held equity interest in the acquiree and any non-controlling interest is a bargain purchase gain and should be recognized in earnings. Acquisition-related costs are considered separate transactions and should not be included as part of the consideration transferred, but rather expensed as incurred. There were no significant transaction costs as part of the transaction.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP adjustment for the acquisition of Metroshop represents the effect of (i) the recognition of a bargain purchase gain of Ps. 2.4 million and (ii) the gain from the re-measurement of the previously held interest at fair value of Ps. 7.6 million.

 

For disclosure purposes, under US GAAP the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized as follows:

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ab) Differences in basis relating to purchase accounting (continued)

 

Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Ps.

2,279

Fair value of non-cash assets acquired (i)

 

75,414

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

(41,680)

Fair value of net assets acquired

Ps.

36,013

 

 

 

Purchase price

Ps.

25,947

Net cash paid for the acquisition

Ps.

25,947

 

(i)      Corresponds mainly to intangible assets of Ps. 15.2 million, receivables of Ps. 55.6 million and other assets of Ps. 4.6 million.

 

In the period from acquisition to June 30, 2011, Metroshop contributed revenues of Ps. 4.8 million and net income of Ps. 0.5 million to the Company’s consolidated results. If Metroshop had been acquired on July 1, 2010, combined revenues of the Company would have been Ps. 1,168.8 million (unaudited) and net income would have been 288.4 million (unaudited) for the year ended June 30, 2011. If Metroshop had been acquired on July 1, 2009, combined revenues of the Company would have been Ps. 1,031.8 million (unaudited) and net income would have been 220.4 million (unaudited) for the year ended June 30, 2010. These amounts have been calculated using the Company’s accounting policies and by adjusting the results of the Metroshop to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization, as appropriate, that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to net assets acquired had been applied from July 1, 2009 or 2010, as applicable, together with its consequential tax effects.

 

Treatment of goodwill

 

Effectively July 1, 2002, the Company does not amortize goodwill under US GAAP. ASC No. 350 requires the Company to periodically test for goodwill impairment, at least annually, or sooner if evidence of possible impairment arises. The Company performs its annual impairment testing as of June 30, using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of the fair values of the reporting units that have goodwill.

 

Step 1 of impairment testing consists of determining and comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If step 1 is failed for a reporting unit, indicating a potential impairment, the Company is required to complete step 2, which is a more detailed test to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill, and compare that value to the carrying value of the goodwill. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is required to be recorded.

 

The Company performed Step 1 of the goodwill impairment testing as of the end of its fiscal yfear June 30, 2010. The Step 1 tests indicated that the fair value of the reporting units -calculated primarily using discounted expected future cash flows- exceeded their carrying values as of that date. Accordingly, Step 2 of the goodwill impairment testing was not required and no impairment charges were necessary. There were no impairment indicators present as of June 30, 2011, and therefore, no test was performed as of that date.

 

As a result of the explanation on this note , the US GAAP reconciling item represents the net effect of the followings adjustments:

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

US GAAP adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

- Differences in the purchase price allocation process

Ps.

(10,895)

 

Ps.

-

- Bargain purchase

 

169,955

 

 

58,822

- Re-measurement of the previously held interest at fair value

 

93,651

 

 

-

- Recognition of the non-controlling interest at fair value

 

354,794

 

 

-

- Transaction costs

 

(2,768)

 

 

(352)

- Total

Ps.

604,737

 

Ps.

58,470

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ac) Acquisition of non-controlling interest

 

1.    Acquisition of non-controlling interest in IRSA

 

During fiscal years 2011 and 2010, the Company acquired an additional minority interest in IRSA of 0.22% and 1.85% for US$ 1.6 million and US$ 7.1 million, respectively. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company did not perform a purchase price allocation given the small percentage acquired. Therefore, the difference between the consideration paid and the carrying value of the minority interest acquired was treated as negative goodwill and amortized to income over a period of 20 years.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applied the principles of ASC No. 810 “Consolidation” in accounting for changes in ownership interests. As per ASC No. 810-10-65, when an additional interest is obtained and control is maintained, the transaction is accounted for as an equity transaction. The Company does not recognize any additional acquisition adjustments to reflect the subsequent purchase of additional shares in the subsidiary if there is no change in control. Since under Argentine GAAP there were no additional acquisition adjustments recognized, there is no US GAAP adjustment in this regard. However, under US GAAP, the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid and the related carrying value of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognized in the controlling interest´s equity as a credit or debit to additional paid in capital. Therefore, no gain or loss is recognized in the statement of income and the carrying value of the non-controlling interest is reclassified from non-controlling interest to controlling interest´s equity.

 

In addition, under Argentine GAAP, negative goodwill is being amortized under the straight-line method over a period of 20 years. Consequently, the US GAAP adjustment also reflects the reversal of the amortization of negative goodwill under Argentine GAAP.

 

2.       Acquisition of non-controlling interest in APSA

On October 15, 2010, IRSA’s Board of Directors resolved to exercise the option for the acquisition of the 29.55% minority interest in Alto Palermo held by PASA, cancelling the outstanding amount of US$ 120.0 million and thus increasing IRSA’s interest in Alto Palermo to 94.89% (the “APSA Acquisition”).

                 

Under Argentine GAAP, IRSA accounted for the APSA Acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price paid is allocated to the net assets acquired based on its fair value. Assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the acquired business are recognized using a cost accumulation approach (i.e. for the previous equity interests acquired). Any outstanding minority interest is recorded at its carrying amount.

The APSA Acquisition generated negative goodwill since the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired exceeded the cost of acquisition.

Under Argentine GAAP, when negative goodwill exists, any identifiable acquired intangible assets are not recognized. Negative goodwill is recognized as follows, as appropriate in the circumstances: (i) the portion of negative goodwill associated with future expected losses is recognized in income as losses are incurred; and/or (ii) the amount of negative goodwill exceeding the amount represented by the interest acquired over the non-monetary assets is recognized in income at acquisition date; and/or (iii) the amount of negative goodwill not exceeding the amount represented by the interest acquired over the non-monetary assets is deferred and amortized to income under the straight line method over the weighted average useful lives of the identifiable net assets of the acquired company, not in excess of 20 years. Consequently, under Argentine GAAP, intangible assets were assigned a zero value and negative goodwill was recognized and amortized under the straight-line method over the weighted average useful lives of the identifiable net assets of APSA.

 

Under US GAAP, IRSA applied the principles of ASC No. 810 “Consolidation” in accounting for changes in ownership interests. As per ASC No. 810-10-65, when an additional interest is obtained and control is maintained, the transaction is accounted for as an equity transaction. IRSA does not recognize any additional acquisition adjustments to reflect the subsequent purchase of additional shares in the subsidiary if there is no change in control.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ac) Acquisition of non-controlling interest (continued)

 

Under US GAAP, the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid and the related carrying value of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognized in the controlling interest´s equity as a credit to additional paid in capital. Therefore, no gain or loss is recognized in the statement of income and the carrying value of the non-controlling interest is adjusted to reflect the change in the non-controlling interst´s ownership interest in APSA, amounting to Ps. 290.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP net income adjustment for the APSA Acquisition, amounting to Ps. 1.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, represents the net effect of (i) reversing the amortization of negative goodwill recorded under Argentine GAAP; and (ii) lower depreciation charges on lower carrying amounts of fixed assets under US GAAP. The US GAAP equity adjust must includes the above item and the recognition of an additional paid in capital under US GAAP of Ps. 207.6 million in shareholders’ equity.  

 

ad) Disposal of business

 

1.                Disposal of equity interest in Tarshop

 

On September 13, 2010, APSA completed the disposal of an 80% controlling interest in Tarshop S.A to Banco Hipotecario S.A., a related party to the Company. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company (i) derecognized the assets and liabilities at their carrying amounts at the date control was lost; (ii) recognized the fair value of the consideration received; (iii) recognized the non-controlling investment retained under the equity method at the date control was lost and (iv) recognized the resulting difference as a loss on the sale in the statement of income. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company derecognized net assets of Ps. 149.1 million, recognized a non-controlling investment of Ps. 28.9 million and recognized a loss on the sale of Tarshop of Ps. 13.9 million in the income statement.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applies the provisions of ASC No. 810. Under ASC No. 810, the loss of control in subsidiary results in the recognition of a gain or loss on the sale of the interest sold and on the revaluation of any retained non-controlling investment. A loss of control is an economic event, similar to that of gaining control, and, therefore, is a remeasurement event. As a result, under US GAAP, the Company (i) derecognized the assets and liabilities of Tarshop at their carrying amounts at the date control was lost (including associated goodwill); (ii) recognized the fair value of the consideration received; (iii) recognized the non-controlling investment retained at its fair value at the date control was lost and (iv) recognized the resulting difference as gain or loss in income attributable to the Company. The resulting gain or loss is calculated as the difference between (1) the aggregate of (a) the fair value of the consideration received and (b) the fair value of the noncontrolling investment retained in the former subsidiary on the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated; and (2) the carrying amount of the former subsidiary´s net assets. Under US GAAP, the Company derecognized net assets of Ps. 96.5 million, recognized a non-controlling investment of Ps. 19.1 million and determined a gain of Ps. 28.8 million. Under US GAAP, this resulting gain relates to both the interest sold and the noncontrolling investment retained. The loss related to the remeasurement of the noncontrolling investment retained to fair value is Ps. 0.2 million.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP adjustments represent the difference between the Argentine GAAP loss on the sale and the US GAAP aggregate gain on the interest sold and noncontrolling investment retained.

 

2.                Disposal of Metroshop’s business

 

On January 13, 2011, APSA completed the disposal of Metroshop’s credit portfolio to Tarshop. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company (i) derecognized the assets at their carrying amounts at the date of disposal; (ii) recognized the fair value of the consideration received; and (iii) recognized the resulting difference as a gain on the sale in the statement of income. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company derecognized net assets of Ps. 22.2 million, and recognized a gain on the sale of Metroshop’s credit portfolio of Ps.15.2 million in the income statement.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                     Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

ad) Disposal of business (continued)

 

Under US GAAP, the Company applies the provisions of ASC No. 810 and determined that this transaction qualifies as the loss of control of a group of assets that constitutes a business. As a result, under US GAAP, the Company (i) derecognized the assets at their carrying amounts at the date the control was lost; (ii) recognized the fair value of the consideration received; (iii) recognized the non-controlling investment retained at its fair value at the date control was lost; and (iv) recognized the resulting difference as gain or loss in income attributable to the Company. Under US GAAP, the Company derecognized net assets of Ps. 32.7 million and determined a gain of Ps. 5.3 million.

 

As a result of the above explanation, the US GAAP adjustment represents the difference between the Argentine GAAP and the US GAAP gain on the assets sold.

 

ae) Allowance for loan losses of credit card portfolio of Metroshop

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the allowance for loan losses is calculated according to specific criteria. Loan loss reserves for consumer loans are based on the client’s aging.

  

Under US GAAP purposes, the Company has performed a migration analysis for credit cards loans of Metroshop following the ASC 450-20 and historical loss ratios were determined by analyzing historical losses, in order to calculate the allowance required for smaller-balance impaired loans and unimpaired loans for U.S. GAAP purposes. Loss estimates are analyzed by loan type and thus for homogeneous groups of clients. Such historical ratios were updated to incorporate the most recent data reflecting current economic conditions, industry performance trends, geographic or obligor concentrations within each portfolio segment, and any other pertinent information that may affect the estimation of the allowance for loan losses.

  

As a result of the analysis mentioned before, the Company recorded a loss of Ps. 2,088 for the year ended June 30, 2011. No loss recognized under U.S. GAAP for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

 

 II.   Additional disclosure requirements

 

a)  Statement of income classification differences

 

Should a US GAAP statement of income be presented in the Company´s consolidated financial statements, certain items shown in some line items of the statement of income under Argentine GAAP would have to be reclassified to affect other line items. The following reclassifications are intended to present Argentine GAAP numbers using a different criterion of classification under US GAAP. The numbers included below are not calculated under US GAAP.

 

(i) Proportionate consolidation

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company accounts for certain investments where it exercies joint control under the proportionate consolidation method.

 

Under US GAAP, since the Company does not exercise control over these investments, proportionate consolidation is not appropriate and the equity method of accounting is used for all periods presented as disclosed in Note 28.II.s).

 

(ii)  Adoption of RT No. 22 “Agricultural Activities”

 

Effective July 1, 2006, under Argentine GAAP, the Company applied RT No. 22 “Agricultural Activities” which established specific measurement and disclosure standards for the Company’s business. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations. There was no change in the determination of total gross profit and operating income of the Company. Rather it expanded the Company’s disclosures and changed the format of the Company’s statement of income above gross profit. RT No. 22 requires that a change in fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs of a biological asset be included in net profit or loss for the period in which it arises. In agricultural activity, a change in physical attributes of a living animal or plant directly enhances or diminishes economic benefits to the enterprise. Prior to the adoption of RT No. 22, the production income was presented as a reduction in the cost of sales of the Company. Under US GAAP, biological assets are measured at historical cost and, therefore, no production income is recognized in the income statement. When these biological assets are subsequently sold the cost of sales under US GAAP is lower than the cost of sales under Argentine GAAP, as these biological assets were not previously re-measured at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs under US GAAP.  There is no difference in gross profit for the sale of biological assets between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

a)  Statement of income classification differences (continued)

 

(iii) Unrealized gains or losses on inventories

 

Under Argentine GAAP, unrealized gains or losses on inventories are segregated and shown in a separate line within operating income. Under US GAAP, realized gains would be included as part of gross profit.

 

As a result of these differences in classification, gross profit under US GAAP would have been Ps. 1.109.2 million, Ps. 974.8 million and Ps. 575.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

(iv) Gross vs. net presentation

 

As part of the lease agreements, tenants are required to pay their proportionate share of common area maintenance expenses. The Company does not charge any mark up on reimbursable costs. These expenses are incurred and paid by the Company and then passed through to tenants as reimbursable costs.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, pass-through expenses, such as these reimbursable costs, are accounted for on a net basis and, as such, excluded from revenues and expenses in the consolidated financial statements. However, the total amount of expenses passed through to tenants by expense category with the corresponding offsetting amount have no impact in the consolidated costs of the Company. No amount is shown as revenues.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company accounts for pass-through revenue and expenses in accordance with ASC No. 605-45-15, "Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursements Received for Out of Pocket Expenses Incurred" and include these costs incurred as a component of revenue and as a component of operating expenses in the statement of income. These costs, which are pass-through expenses to tenants included in both revenues and expenses were Ps. 379 million and Ps. 253.9 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As these expenses are fully reimbursed, without mark-up, by the tenants, there is no impact on operating income, net income, EPS. cash flows or the balance sheet.

 

Should the US guidance be applied to the Argentine GAAP income statement, net revenues under Argentine GAAP would have been Ps. 2.9 million and Ps. 2.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

 (v)  Operating income

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company reflected management fees shareholders personal assets tax and others, financial results and allowance for doubtful accounts as non-operating expenses; under US GAAP, should gains or losses on management fees, tax on shareholders’ personal assets tax, lawsuites contingencies, unrecoverable VAT receivable and others, financial results and allowance for doubtful accounts be reclassified out of and into operating income, respectively, operating income under Argentine GAAP would have been Ps. 690.4 million, Ps. 552.2 million and Ps. 186.9 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Management fees shareholders personal assets tax and others and allowance for doubtful accounts would be included as operating expenses.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

a)  Statement of income classification differences (continued)

 

(vi)  Consolidation of BrasilAgro

 

As discussed in Note 2f A), the Company acquired additional shares and warrants of BrasilAgro in October 2010. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company determined that based on the actual and potential votes obtained coupled with the shareholders agreement, consolidation of BrasilAgro was appropriate. However, Argentine GAAP also prescribes that consolidation is not appropriate when conditions for consolidation are temporary. 

 

As a result, and as detailed in Note 2.b), the Company determined that the Company's ownership interest was temporary as of the date of acquisition. Accordingly, the Company determined that consolidation was not applicable.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company evaluated the conditions for consolidation as of each quarter-end, As of June 30, 2011, the Company determined that these conditions were no longer temporary as of that date and therefore consolidation was appropriate as of June 30, 2011.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company evaluated the acquisition and its considerations and determined that consolidation was appropriate as of the date of acquisition. The notion of temporary suspension of consolidation does not exist under US GAAP. As a result, the Company started consolidating BrasilAgro's Accounts as from the date of acquisition.

 

b)        Balance Sheet classification differences

 

Under Argentine GAAP, assets and liabilities are classified as current or non-current depending on their respective settlement dates. Under US GAAP, balance sheets of real estate companies generally do not present a classified balance sheet.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company´s warrants are included into a Shareholder´s Equity. Under US GAAP, the Company´s warrants shoud be classified as current or non-current liabilities depending on their respective settlement dates.

 

Inventories

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company has classified the livestock for dairy production and other purposes not related to its sale as non-current inventory. Under US GAAP, this amount would be recorded as property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Proportional consolidation

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company accounts for certain investments (the accounts of Cresca S.A., Metroshop S.A., Canteras Natal Crespo S.A., Liveck, Cyrsa, Baicom Networks S.A. and Puerto Retiro S.A. as of June 30, 2011 and 2010) where it exercies joint control under the proportionate consolidation method.

 

Under US GAAP, since the Company does not exercise control over these investments, proportionate consolidation is not appropriate and the equity method of accounting is used for all periods presented as disclosed in Note 28.II.s).

 

Deferred taxes

 

In addition, under Argentine GAAP the Company has classified the net deferred tax liability as of June 30, 2011 amounting to Ps. 523.4 million and the net deferred tax liability as of June 30, 2010 amounting to Ps. 182.5 million, as follows: Ps. 32.5 million and Ps. 66.2 million as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as non-current other receivables; and Ps. 555.9 million and Ps. 248.7 million as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as non-current taxes payable. Under US GAAP, the classification of deferred taxes is determined by the classification of the asset or liability for financial reporting to which the temporary difference is related. A temporary difference is related to an asset or liability if reduction of the asset or liability causes the temporary difference to reverse. For deferred tax balances not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting (e.g. tax loss carryforwards), the classification is based on the expected realization date. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, Ps. 33.9 million and Ps. 44.8 million, respectively, would have been classified as current assets, and Ps. 224.9 million and Ps. 148.6 million respectively, would have been classified as non-current assets. As June 30, 2011 and 2010 Ps. 24.6 million and Ps. 19.0 million, respectively, would have been classified as current liabilities and Ps. 757.7 million and Ps. 356.9  million, respectively, would have been classified as non-current liabilities.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

b) Balance Sheet classification differences (continued)

Deferred debt costs

Furthermore, under Argentine GAAP, deferred debt costs are shown as a deduction of the corresponding liability. Under US GAAP, issue costs should be reported as deferred charges of Ps. 12,808.

 

As these differences have no effect on net income or on shareholders´ equity, no reconciling items are presented for US GAAP purposes.

 

Treasury stock

 

As described in Note 5.f), under Argentine GAAP the acquisition cost of treasury stock is debited from the equity account “Reserve for new developments”. Argentine GAAP also requires that a debit entry be made for the par value of the related capital stock account that was repurchased, regardless of whether the stock was retired. Under US GAAP the cost of treasury stock is also debited to an equity account, however the related capital stock account is not reduced until the treasury stock is retired. This classification difference has no impact on the total shareholders’ equity that is reported.

 

c)     Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments

 

Under Argentine GAAP, there are no specific rules regarding disclosure of fair value of financial instruments.

 

Under US GAAP, Accounting Standard Codification No. 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC No. 815”) requires reporting entities to disclose certain information about financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk of accounting loss. Accounting Standard Codification No. 825, "Financial Instruments" (“ASC No. 825”), requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Financial instruments include such items as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and other instruments. ASC No. 825 excludes from its disclosure requirements lease contracts and various significant assets and liabilities that are not considered to be financial instruments. Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 119 “Disclosure about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments” requires reporting entities to disclose certain information for derivative financial instruments. ASC No. 815 superseded Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 105 “Disclosure of Information about Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Financial Instruments with Concentrations of Credit Risk” and Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 119 “Disclosure about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments” and amended SFAS No. 107 to include in SFAS No. 107 the disclosure requirements of credit risk concentrations from SFAS No. 105. See Note 28.II.e) for details of concentration of credit risk.

 

The Company adopted Accounting Standard Codification No. 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC No. 820”) in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. In ASC No. 820, three levels of input, which are used to measure fair value, are as follows.

 

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

c)       Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities.

                                                    

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities.

 

Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and the relevant market information. Where available, quoted market prices are used. In other cases, fair values are based on estimates using other valuation techniques, such as discounting estimated future cash flows using a rate commensurate with the risks involved or other acceptable methods. These techniques involve uncertainties and are significantly affected by the assumptions used and the judgments made regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, prepayments, discount rates, and estimates of future cash flows, future expected loss experience, and other factors. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in an immediate sale of the instrument. Also, because of differences in methodologies and assumptions used to estimate fair value, the Company's fair values should not be compared to those of other companies.

 

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011:

 

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Cash and banks

193,949

-

-

193,949

Other Investment, net (i)

227,818

-

-

227,818

Other receivables (ii)

9.876

9,090

-

18,966

Other Investment, net (iii)

68,550

-

-

68,550

Other non-current Investment, net (iv)

356,761

-

-

356,761

Total

856,954

9,090

-

866,044

 

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Warrants

127,768

-

-

127,768

Other liabilities (ii)

672

1,297

-

1,969

Total

128,440

1,297

-

129,737

 

(i)       Includes mutual funds, mortgage bonds issued by Banco Hipotecario S.A., shares of public companies and government bonds.

(ii)     Corresponds to derivative financial instruments, clasiffied as Level I and swaps and foreign exchange contracts clasiffied as Level II.

(iii)    Corresponds to investment in equity securities in TGLT.

(iv)    Corresponds to investment in equity securities in Hersha.

 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011.

 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the assets and liabilities measured at fair value, key inputs and significant assumptions:

 

Cash equivalents: Cash equivalents represent highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Generally, quoted market prices are used to determine the fair value of these instruments.

 

Marketable securities: Marketable securities and other securities investments include debt securities and equity securities. The Company uses quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities to measure fair value.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

c)          Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

Derivative financial instruments: The Company estimates the fair value of derivative financial instruments using industry-standard valuation models that requires observable inputs including interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and the contractual terms. In other certain cases when market data is not available, key inputs to the fair value measurement include quotes from counterparties, and other market data. The Company’s derivative fair value measurements consider assumptions about counterparty and our own non-performance risk, using such as credit default probabilities.

 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the assets and liabilities not measured at fair value, key inputs and significant assumptions:

 

Mortgages and leases receivable, net: The carrying amount of mortgages and leases receivables reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximates their fair value.

                                                    

Accounts and notes receivable, net: Carrying amounts are considered to approximate fair value. All amounts that are assumed to be uncollectible within a reasonable time are written off and/or reserved.

 

Accounts and notes payable: The carrying amount of accounts and notes payable reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximates their fair value.

 

Short-term debt: The carrying amount of short-term debt reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximates fair value due to its short-term nature.

 

Long-term debt: As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, except for the Company´s Convertible Notes and Non-Convertible Notes as discussed below, the carrying amount of long-term debt reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximates their fair value.

 

The fair value of APSA Convertible and Non-Convertible Notes was Ps. 1,169.4million and Ps. 1,838.8 million as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Such fair value was determined based on the market price of the shares assuming full conversion of the notes at year-end.

 

The fair value of IRSA Notes was Ps. 1,313.1 million and Ps. 445.5 million as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively and was determined based on quoted market prices of the notes.

 

The fair value of Cresud Notes was Ps. 371.5 million and 35.4 million as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, was determined based on quoted market prices of the notes.

 

Other receivables and other liabilities: The carrying amount of other receivables and other liabilities reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.

 

FASB issued ASC No. 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, (“ASC No. 815”), formerly SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Standard No. 133”, to enhance the current disclosure framework in SFAS 133. ASC No. 815 amends and expands the disclosures required by SFAS No. 133 so that they provide an enhanced understanding of “(1) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (2) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations, and (3) how derivative instruments affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.

 

d)  Additional disclosures about derivative financial instruments

 

The Company adopted ASC No. 815 in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. The Company employs derivative financial instruments, including foreign exchange forward contracts, to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not use derivatives for speculation or trading.  

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

d)  Additional disclosures about derivative financial instruments (continued)

 

Undesignated derivative financial instruments

 

The Company uses future contracts, put and call option contracts, and foreign currency future and forward contracts, to manage its exposure to various risks including commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and interest rate fluctuations from an economic perspective, and for which the Company is unable or has elected not to apply hedge accounting. The Company does not use derivatives for speculation or trading.

 

Fair value and gains or losses on derivative financial instruments

 

The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC No. 815

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

 

Assets and Liability Derivatives

 

As of June 30

 

2011

2010

 

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Foreign exchange contracts

Other receivables (Note 4.d))

Ps.

7,223

Other receivables (Note 4.d))

Ps.

512

 

Other liabilities (Note 4.l

 

(1,297)

Other liabilities (Note 4.l))

 

(178)

Crops derivatives

Other receivables (Note 4.d)) 

 

9,876

Other receivables (Note 4.d)) 

 

-

 

Other liabilities (Note 4.l))

 

(7,056)

Other liabilities (Note 4.l))

 

(595)

Swaps

Other receivables (Note 4.d)) 

 

1,867

Other receivables (Note 4.d)) 

 

-

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under Statement 133

Ps.

10,613

 

Ps.

(261)

The Notional amounts are summarized in Note 7.

 

The following table summarizes the gains and losses on derivative financial instruments reported in the consolidated statement of income for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under statement 133

Location of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative

Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative

 

 

Years ended June 30,

 

 

2011

2010

2009

Crops derivatives

Unrealized (loss) gain on inventories (Note 4.m))

Ps.

(23,661)

Ps.

(713)

Ps.

2,780

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

Financial results, net (Note 4.o))

1,522

5,412

32,104

Swaps contracts

Financial results, net (Note 4.o)) 

1,328

-

-

 

 

Ps.

(20,811)

Ps.

4,699

Ps.

34,884

 

The derivatives entered into by the Company do not contain credit risk related contingent features.

 

The Company executed derivative financial instruments with creditworthy financial institutions, its the contractual terms of a foreign currency instrument, the Company’s risk is limited to the fair value of the instrument.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

e)  Concentration of credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and short-term investments.

 

The Company places its cash and cash equivalents, investments, and other financial instruments with various high credit quality financial institutions, thus mitigating the amount of credit exposure to any one institution.

 

The Company has not experienced any significant losses in such accounts.

 

Agriculture business

 

 

The Company’s accounts receivable are derived primarily from sales of crops to independent purchasers, live beef cattle to local meat processing companies and milk products to domestic dairy companies, as further described below. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company does not believe that significant credit risk exists as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 due to the diversity of its customer base. However, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, ten customers account for more than 46% and 74% of the Company´s consolidated revenues, respectively. Furthermore, only three customers, Cargill S.A. Molinos Río de la Plata S.A. y Bunge Argentina S.A. as of June 30, 2011 and Cargill, Mastellone S.A. and Molinos Río de la Plata S.A. as of June 30, 2010 account for more than 26% and 48 % of the Company´s consolidated revenues, respectively.

Mastellone S.A: is the only customer of milk production of the Company. Mastellone is the largest dairy company in Argentina. Sales to Mastellone amounted to Ps. 28.4 million, Ps. 24.4 million and Ps. 19.3 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, representing 9.0%, 11.1% and 10.1% of the Company´s consolidated revenues, for those years, respectively. Although management believes that the Company will be able to continue to sell its milk production to Mastellone on favorable terms, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to maintain this relationship. Although management believes that other large dairy producers would be willing and able to purchase the Company’s milk production, there can be no assurance that the Company could timely locate alternative customers to sell its products at prices comparable to those paid by its current major customers. The Company negotiated with Mastellone the prices of raw milk on a monthly basis in accordance with domestic supply and demand. The prices of the milk are mainly based on the percentage of fat and protein that it contains and the temperature at which it is cooled. The price we obtain from our milk also rises or drops based on the content of bacteria and somatic cells.

 

The Company sells crops production mainly to exporters and manufacturers that process the raw materials to produce meal and oil, products that are sent to the export markets. The Argentine crop market is characterized by a few purchasers and a great number of sellers. Although most of the purchasers are international companies with strong financial conditions, it cannot assure you that this situation will remain the same in the future or that this market will not get more concentrated in the future.

 

The Company may not be able to maintain or form new relationships with customers or others who provide products and services that are important to Company’s business.

 

Real Estate Business

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and short-term investments.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

e) Concentration of credit risk (continued)

 

The Company places its cash and cash equivalents, investments, and other financial instruments with various high credit quality financial institutions, thus mitigating the amount of credit exposure to any one institution. The Company has not experienced any significant losses in such accounts.

 

The Company’s accounts receivable are primarily derived from leases and services from the Company’s shopping center and office buildings customers and origination of consumer loans and credit card receivables. The Company is not dependent on any single customer. Accounts receivable derived from leases and services are related to the Company's shopping center operations. The Company has not experienced any significant losses resulting from non-performance of any counterpart to the lease contracts.

 

Consumer loan and credit card receivables arise primarily under open-end revolving credit accounts used to finance purchases of goods and services offered by the Company’s shopping centers, hypermarkets and street stores, and financing and lending activities through the Company’s subsidiaries Tarshop and Metroshop. These accounts have various billing and payment structures, including varying minimum payment levels and finance charge rates.

 

The Company provides an allowance for uncollectible accounts based on impaired accounts, historical charge-off patterns and management judgment. Due to the economy recovery, customers experienced fewer delays in payments and also uncollectibility rates decreased during the year ended June 30, 2010. As of June 30, 2010, the allowance for doubtful accounts decreased Ps. 15.5 million, or 19.6%, as compared to June 30, 2009. Nevertheless, the Company continues closely monitoring the delays, delinquency and uncollectibility rates.

 

As discussed in Note 15, as of June 30, 2010, Tarshop sold receivables aggregating Ps. 960.9 million through securitization programs outstanding, for which the Company’s credit risk exposure is contractually limited to the subordinated CPs held by the Company representing Ps. 136.0 million and Ps. 4.7 million escrow reserves for losses and Metroshop sold receivables aggregating Ps. 235.8 million through securitization programs outstanding, for which the Company’s credit risk exposure is contractually limited to the subordinated retained interests held by the Company representing Ps. 7.1 million and Ps. 0.7 million escrow reserves for losses. For the three months ended September 30, 2010, no additional impairment charge related to the retained interests in securitized receivables was recorded.

 

f)  Statement of cash flows classification differences

 

The statements of cash flows presented in the primary financial statements are prepared based on Argentine GAAP amounts. Under US GAAP, the Company should follow the guidance in ASC No. 230 "Statement of Cash Flows" (ASC No. 230).

 

Under ASC No. 230, the total amounts of cash and cash equivalents at the beginning and end of a period shown in the statement of cash flows are required to be the same amounts as similarly titled items shown on the face of the balance sheet as of the respective dates. Note 13 to the primary financial statements shows this reconciliation for cash and cash equivalents under Argentine GAAP. However, certain differences may exist between cash and cash equivalents under Argentine GAAP and US GAAP. As described in Note 13, under Argentine GAAP, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. In particular, investments in mutual funds are considered to be cash equivalents by reference to the frequency with which liquidity is available according to Argentine GAAP practice and guidance. Under US GAAP, the original maturity is determined by reference to the stated term of the underlying securities or the timeframe for exercising any put features to the issuer and not by reference to the frequency with which liquidity may be available through an auction, a put feature to a third party, or otherwise. Therefore, for US GAAP purposes, certain mutual funds were not considered to be cash equivalents. In addition, under Argentine GAAP, the Company consolidated on a pro rata basis the accounts of Metroshop, CYRSA, Liveck, Baicom Networks, Puerto Retiro and Cresca. Under US GAAP, proportionate consolidation is not appropriate since the Company did not exercise control over these investments. As a result, additional differences exist between the amounts of cash and cash equivalents reported in the primary statements of cash flows under Argentine GAAP than they would be reported under US GAAP.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

f)  Statement of cash flows classification differences (continued)

 

The following table reconciles the amounts of cash and cash equivalents under Argentine GAAP with the amounts of cash and cash equivalents under US GAAP:

 

For the year ended June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

2009

Cash and cash equivalents as shown in the statements of cash flows under Argentine GAAP (Note 13)

Ps.

705,544

 

Ps.

175,653

 

Ps.

211,676

 

Less:

Mutual funds not considered cash equivalents under US GAAP

 

-

 

 

(28,758)

 

 

(7,399)

Deconsolidation of pro-rata investments under US GAAP 

 

(10,993)

 

 

(3,742)

 

 

(14,317)

Total cash and cash equivalents under US GAAP

Ps.

694,551

 

Ps.

143,153

 

Ps.

189,960

                   

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the effects of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents are not disclosed separately by presenting a fourth category as it is required by ASC No. 230. The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were Ps. (7.1) million, Ps. (0.03) million and Ps. (71.5) million, respectively.

 

Due to the difference in definition of cash and cash equivalents, there may be a difference in the amount reported for purchases and sales of investments not considered to be cash equivalents under investing activities in a statement of cash flows under US GAAP as compared to the same titled line items under Argentine GAAP.

 

Due to the deconsolidation of the pro rata investments under US GAAP, the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities under US GAAP differ from the respective cash flows under Argentine GAAP, since each line item excludes the pro rata equity interest of the respective cash inflow or outflow.

 

In addition, certain differences exist in the classification of cash inflows or outflows as operating, investing or financing activities under US GAAP as compared to Argentine GAAP. These differences are:

 

- Payments for the acquisition of a non-controlling interest are classified as investing activities under Argentine GAAP while classified as financing activities under US GAAP;

- Dividends collected are classified as investing activities under Argentine GAAP while classified as operating activities under US GAAP.

- Interest payment are classified as financing under Argentine GAAP while classified as operating activities under GAAP

 

Based on the foregoing, the following table shows the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as well as the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents that would be reported in a statement of cash flows:

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Net cash provided by operating activities

Ps.

473,071

 

Ps.

125,158

 

Ps.

338,821

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(354,889)

 

 

(490,170)

 

 

(110,981)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

440,275

 

 

318,232

 

 

(241,766)

Effects of exchange rate changes

 

(7,059)

 

 

(28)

 

 

(71,516)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Ps.

551,398

 

Ps.

(46,808)

 

Ps.

(85,442)

 

              g)  Earnings per share

 

As described in Note 3.ab), under Argentine GAAP the Company is required to disclose earnings per share information in accordance with RT 18 for all years presented, Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements disclose the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share under Argentine GAAP.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

        g)  Earnings per share (continued)

 

Guidance set forth in RT 18 is similar to the basic principles set forth in ASC No. 260, “Earnings per Share”, (“ASC No. 260”), formerly SFAS No. 128 “Earnings per Share” (SFAS No.128) although certain differences exist.

 

 Under US GAAP, basic and diluted earnings per share are presented in conformity with ASC No. 260.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the Company has considered the dilutive effects of outstanding warrants, using the if converted method as applicable, Under US GAAP, dilutive options or warrants that are issued during a period or that expire or are cancelled during a period must be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for purposes of computing diluted EPS for the period that they were outstanding. Additionally, dilutive options or warrants exercised during the period must be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for purposes of computing diluted EPS for the period prior to actual exercise. Thereafter, the shares issued will be included in the weighted average calculation of shares outstanding used for both basic and diluted EPS. Under US GAAP, the Company applied the treasury-stock method.

 

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share under US GAAP for all periods presented:

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

2009

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Cresud

Ps.

758,764

 

Ps.

193,399

 

Ps.

116,587

Plus (less): income (loss) impact of assumed conversions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants (i)

 

23,022

 

 

23,812

 

 

(88,184)

Income tax effects

 

(8,058)

 

 

(8,334)

 

 

30,864

Management fee

 

(1,496)

 

 

(1,548)

 

 

5,732

Net income attributable to Cresud plus assumed conversions

Ps.

772,232

 

Ps.

207,329

 

Ps.

64,999

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding ..........

 

496,560,206

 

 

486,545,863

 

 

484,929,612

Plus: incremental shares of assumed conversions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants (i) ............................................................................  

 

62,355,168

 

 

62,355,168

 

 

59,236,162

Adjusted weighted-average number of shares ..............  

 

558,915,374

 

 

548,901,031

 

 

544,165,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted EPS attributable to Cresud:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

Ps.

1.53

 

Ps.

0.40

 

Ps.

0.24

Diluted net income per common share

 

1.38

 

 

0.38

 

 

0.12

(i)       Potential common shares related to these instruments have been calculated using the treasury-stock method as required by US GAAP.

 

h)          Risks and uncertainties

 

The Company is subject to certain business risks arising in connection with its operations which include, among others:

 

Risks associated with Argentine operations: A substantial part of the Company’s operations and properties are located in Argentina. As a result, the Company financial condition and results of operations depend to a significant extent on macroeconomic and political conditions prevailing in Argentina.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

h)         Risks and uncertainties (continued)

 

Agriculture business

                 

Fresh produce is vulnerable to adverse weather conditions including windstorms, floods, drought and temperature extremes, which are quite common but difficult to predict. Fresh produce is also vulnerable to crop and beef cattle diseases and pests. These factors may result in lower sales volume and increased costs, but may also restrict supplies and lead to an increase in prices for fresh produce.

 

The Company’s earnings are sensitive to fluctuations in the volatile market prices for its products, Sales prices for crops are based on the market prices quoted in the Argentine grain exchanges, which largely reflect world commodity prices. Beef cattle prices are based on the major Argentine auction markets for cattle and are primarily determined by domestic supply and demand. Milk prices are also determined on the basis of domestic supply and demand.

 

As with any agribusiness enterprise, the Company’s business operations are predominantly seasonal in nature. The harvest and sale of crop (corn, soybean and sunflower) generally occurs from February to June. The harvest of wheat generally occurs from December to January. Other segments of the Company’s business, such as its cattle and milk sales, and its forestry activities, tend to be more successive than seasonal in nature.

 

Real Estate Business

 

The Company is subject to certain business risks arising in connection with its operations which include, among others:

Risks associated with Argentine operations: A substantial part of the Company’s operations and properties are located in Argentina, As a result, the Company financial condition and results of operations depend to a significant extent on macroeconomic and political conditions prevailing in Argentina.

Risks associated with office and other buildings leases: The Company’s lease revenues from its real estate operations may be adversely affected by (i) local or national economic conditions in the areas in which the properties are located, (ii) oversupply of office space or a reduction in demand for such space, (iii) increased competition from other real estate operators, (iv) changes in the ability of the Company or the tenants to provide for adequate maintenance and/or insurance, (v) increases in operating expenses, (vi) adverse changes in the regional or national economy, (vii) the bankruptcy or insolvency of, or a downturn in the business of, any of its major tenants, and/or (viii) the possibility that such tenants will not renew their leases as they expire. Unfavorable economic conditions could also result in the inability of tenants in certain sectors to meet their lease obligations and otherwise could adversely affect the Company’s ability to attract and retain desirable tenants.

Risks associated with development properties activities: Include (i) the potential abandonment of development opportunities; (ii) construction costs may exceed the Company’s original estimates, possibly making a project uneconomical; (iii) occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed project may be insufficient to make the project profitable; (iv) the Company’s inability to obtain financing on favorable terms for the development of the project; (v) construction and lease-up may not be completed on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs; and (vi) the Company’s inability to obtain, or the delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations; (vii) preconstruction buyers may default on their purchase contracts or units in new buildings may remain unsold upon completion of constructions, (viii) sales prices for residential units may be insufficient to cover development cost.

Risks associated with the hotel industry: The success of the Company’s operated hotels will depend, in large part, upon the Company’s ability to compete in areas such as access, location, quality of accommodations, room rate structure, quality and scope of food and beverage facilities and other services and amenities. The Company’s hotels may face additional competition if other companies decide to build new hotels or improve their existing hotels such that they are more attractive to potential guests, In addition, the profitability of the Company’s hotels depends on (i) the Company’s ability to form successful relationships with international operators to run the hotels; (ii) changes in travel patterns, including seasonal changes; and (iii) taxes and governmental regulations which influence or determine wages, prices, interest rates, construction procedures and costs.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

h) Risks and uncertainties (continued)

 

Shopping center operating risks: The development, administration and profitability of shopping centers are impacted by various factors including: the accessibility and the attractiveness of the area where the shopping center is located, the intrinsic attractiveness of the shopping center, the flow of people and the level of sales of each shopping center rental unit, increasing competition from internet sales, the amount of rent collected from each shopping center rental unit and the fluctuations in occupancy levels in the shopping centers, In the event that there is an increase in operational costs, caused by inflation or other factors, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company if its tenants are unable to pay their higher rent obligations due to the increase in expenses.

Since May 28, 1997, Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements after the initial six months upon not less than sixty days written notice, subject to penalties of only one-and-a-half months rent if the tenant rescinds during the first year of the lease, and one-month rent if the tenant rescinds after the first year of the lease, The exercise of such rescission rights could materially and adversely affect the Company.

 

The Company’s property is currently and will continue to be subject to risks incident to the ownership and operation of commercial real estate and residential development properties. The Company’s lease sales from its real estate operations may be adversely affected by (i) local or national economic conditions in the areas in which the properties are located; (ii) oversupply of retail space or a reduction in demand for retail space; (iii) increased competition from other real estate operators; (iv) changes in the ability of the Company or the tenants to provide for adequate maintenance and/or insurance; (v) increases in operating expenses; and/or (vi) adverse changes in the regional or national economy. Other risks include the inability to collect rent due to bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise, the need to periodically renovate, repair and release space and the costs thereof and the ability of a tenant to provide adequate maintenance and insurance. In addition, the failure to sell the property to be constructed could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

An economic downturn in the areas in which the shopping centers are located might adversely affect the Company’s sales (through bankruptcy of tenants and reduction in the shopping center sales due to lower variable income), Increases in operating costs due to inflation and other factors may result in some tenants being unable or unwilling to pay rent or expense increases. In addition, the Company has several tenants occupying space in more than one shopping center and, as a result, if any of such tenants should experience financial difficulties and cease paying rent, the Company’s operating results could be adversely affected. Furthermore, as leases on properties expire, the Company may be unable to find new tenants or tenants may enter into new leases on terms that are less favorable to the Company. The failure to lease such properties could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

 

i)        Severance indemnities

Under Argentine law and labor agreements, the Company is required to make minimum severance payments to its dismissed employees without cause and employees leaving its employment in certain other circumstances, Under Argentine GAAP, severance payments are expensed as incurred, Under US GAAP, the Company follows the guidelines established by ASC No. 712 ("ASC No. 712") “Compensation – Nonretirement Post-employment Benefits formerly SFAS No. 112, “Employers' Accounting for Post-employment Benefits”, and ASC No. 710 ("ASC No. 710") formerly SFAS No. 43, “Accounting for Compensated Absences”, which requires the accrual of severance costs if they relate to services already rendered, are related to rights that make severance payments in the future, it is impossible to estimate the number of employees that will be dismissed without proper cause in the future, if any, and accordingly the Company has not recorded such liability.

j)            Operating leases

 

This note discloses operating leases information of the Company and its controlled and jointly controlled subsidiaries:

 

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

j)            Operating leases (continued)

 

- Operating lease information:

 

·     Leases and services from office and other buildings

 

The Company enters into cancelable commercial leases with its tenants for terms ranging from three to five years, with most leases having terms of no more than 5 years, Tenants are charged a base rent on a monthly basis, No contingent rentals was recorded for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

·     Leases and services from shopping center operations

 

The Company enters into cancelable commercial leases with its tenants for terms ranging from three to ten years, with most leases having terms of no more than five years, Tenants are generally charged a rent, which consists of the higher of (i) the base rent and (ii) the percentage rent (which generally ranges between 4% and 10% of the tenants sales). Furthermore, pursuant to the rent escalation clause in most leases, a tenant’s base rent generally increases between 7% and 12% each year during the term of the lease, Included in lease revenues for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were contingent rentals of Ps. 158.5 million and Ps. 95.6 million, respectively.

 

Even though the leases are cancelable by law, the Company considered them to be non-cancelable for these purposes. See Note 28.I.(w.2) for more information as to how the Company considered this definition

 

Minimum future rentals on non-cancelable leases as of June 30, 2011 for each of the five succeeding fiscal years are as follows:

 

2012

 

Ps.

273,239

2013

 

 

218,379

2014

 

 

130,121

2015

 

 

56,142

2016

 

 

60,943

Thereafter 2017

 

 

36,742

 

 

Ps.

775,566

 

·    Farmland leases

 

The Company has obligations under cancelable operating leases, primarily for farmland as well as its office facilities. Generally, land leases have initial terms of one or two year. Certain agricultural land leases provide for contingent increases in minimum rentals based on production targets. Lease payments under a portion of the Company’s operating leases are based on crop-sharing agreements. Under crop-sharing agreements, leases are paid in kind based upon an agreed-upon percentage of the crops harvested. Land leases expense forms part of the total cost of production of the Company. Substantially all of the leases provide that the Company pays taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other operating expenses applicable to the leased assets.

 

Total rent expense, including rents related to land leases, was Ps. 64.5 million, Ps. 38.7 million and Ps. 53.7 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

k)   Equity investments

 

Pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, the Company´s significant equity investees are Banco Hipotecario S.A. and Metropolitan. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company´s gain or (loss) on equity investees for the years ended June 30,2011, 2010 and 2009 were Ps. 138.4 million, Ps. 160.4 million, and Ps. 61.5 million, respectively. Under Argentine GAAP, the Company´s share of the net assets of equity investees as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 were Ps. 1,208.0 million  and Ps. 842.3 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2010, the equity investment in Metropolitan 885 Thrid Avenue LLC (“Metropolitan”) was valued at zero and a financial liability of Ps 5.9 million was recognized representing the maximum commitment to fund Metropolitan´s operations. During the year ended June 30, 2011, the investment in Metropolitan was liquidated.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

k)   Equity investments (continued)

                 

The table below shows summarized financial information of the Company´s significant equity investees on a 100% basis:

 

 

 

As of June 30, (*)

Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC and subsidiaries (i)

 

 

2011

 

2010

Total assets..................................................................................

 

Ps.

-

 

850,393

Total liabilities.............................................................................

 

Ps.

-

 

1,423,866

Shareholders’ equity..................................................................

 

Ps.

-

 

(573,473)

 

 

For the period July 1, 2010 to February 24, 2011

For the twelve month-period ended June 30, (*)

 

2011 (*)

 

2010

2009

Revenues……………………,

Ps.

111,581

 

Ps.

235,264

252,640

Net income (loss)………………

Ps.

515,451

 

Ps.

(12,725)

(863,072)

             

(i)    Balance sheet of real estate companies are unclassified

On February 24, 2011 Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC was liquidated

(*) Financial information prepared under US GAAP

 

Summarized financial information in accordance with Central Bank’s policies which prescribe the reporting and disclosure requirements for banks and financial institutions in Argentina (“Argentine Banking GAAP”) of BHSA a significant equity investee (on a 100% basis) is as follows:

 

 

As of and for the year ended June 30, (*)

BHSA

2011

 

2010

Current assets

Ps.

 

 

Ps.

(ii)

Non-current assets

Ps.

 

 

Ps.

(ii)

Total assets

Ps.

12,102,801

 

Ps.

11,284,071

Current liabilities

Ps.

 

 

Ps.

(ii)

Non-current liabilities

Ps.

 

 

Ps.

(ii)

Total liabilities

Ps.

8,968,430

 

Ps.

8,422,405

Non-controlling interest

Ps.

66,274

 

Ps.

37,133

Shareholders´ equity

Ps.

3,068,097

 

Ps.

2,861,666

 

 

For the year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Revenues

Ps.

1,420,489

 

Ps.

1,222,309

 

Ps.

1,016,159

Gross profit

 

672,428

 

 

560,719

 

 

400,851

Net income (loss)

Ps.

218,417

 

Ps.

198,929

 

Ps.

50,463

 

(ii) Balance sheets of banking entities are unclassified

(*)  Financial information prepared in accordance with the rules of Banco Central de la República Argentina.

 

l)   Investments in debt and equity securities

 

                In accordance with ASC No. 320 ("ASC No. 320"), “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”, formerly SFAS No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”, the Company has classified mutual funds, its investments in IRSA Non-Convertible Notes, its investments in mortgage and government bonds as available-for-sale securities. The following are additional disclosure requirements in accordance with ASC No. 320:

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

l)   Investments in debt and equity securities (continued)

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

The Company has classified the following investments in marketable securities as available for sale and, as such, the securities are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses determined to be temporary are recorded as other comprehensive income, net of related deferred taxes, until realized, Unrealized losses determined to be other than temporary are recognized in the period the determination is made. As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has not determined any unrealized losses to be other than temporary.

 

The cost and estimated fair values of marketable securities available for sale as of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

 

 

2011

Instrument

Cost

Unrealized gain

Unrealized loss

Fair value

Mutual Funds

189,237

1,362

-

190,599

Dolphin Fund (ii)

33,401

-

(4,162)

29,239

Mutual funds Cyrsa

4,549

31

-

4,580

Shares of public companies(ii)

3,550

-

(639)

2,911

Mortgage bonds

461

16

-

477

Government bonds (i)

16

-

(4)

12

Total

231,214

1,409

(4,805)

227,818

 

 

2010

Instrument

Cost

Unrealized gain

Unrealized loss

Fair value

Mutual Funds

114,345

975

-

115,320

Dolphin Fund (ii)

38,097

-

( 4,696)

33,401

Shares of public companies(ii)

4,240

-

(166)

4,074

Mortgage bonds

823

95

-

918

Government bonds (i)

143

39

-

182

Total

157,648

1,109

(4,862)

153,895

 

 

 

2009

Instrument

Cost

Unrealized gain

Unrealized loss

Fair value

Mutual Funds (ii)

118,700

1,933

-

120,633

Dolphin Fund

22,751

7,466

-

30,217

Shares of public companies

20,061

1,542

-

21,603

Mortgage bonds

981

217

-

1,198

Government bonds (i)

14,223

-

(26)

14,197

Total 

176,716

11,158

(26)

187,848

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

l)              Investments in debt and equity securities (continued)

 

(i)    New cost basis includes an other-than-temporary impairment of Ps. 2.0 million as of June 30, 2009.

(ii) Unrealized loss position for less than 12 months

 

Gross loss/gain of Ps. 12.2 million and a gross loss of Ps. 3.5 million and gross gain of Ps. 51.7 for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were realized on those sales.

 

In evaluating whether a security was other than temporarily impaired, the Company considered the severity and length of time impaired for each security in a loss position and other qualitative data.

 

The information and the reconciliation item regarding the investment in Hersha Hospitality Trust and TGLT S.A., an available for sale securities for US GAAP purposes, have been included separately below.

 

m)                 Disclosure of the Stock Purchase Option Plans

 

Pursuant to ASC No. 710 “Stock Based Compensation” (“ASC No. 710”), the Company provides the following additional disclosures with respect to its share option plans. This section should be read in conjunction with Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

As of June 30, 2011, the Company maintains, through its subsidiary BrasilAgro, a stock option plan (the “BrasilAgro’s Option Plan”), under which BrasilAgro grants equity-settled options to its employees. BrasilAgro incurred a charge of Rs. 1 million (Ps. 2.6 millon) for the year ended June 30, 2011 related to the options granted under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan.

 

The fair value of the options granted under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan was measured at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation technique. This valuation model takes into account factors such as non transferability, expected volatility, exercise restrictions and behavioral considerations.

 

Key grant-date fair value and other assumptions under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan are detailed below:

 

Grant Date

August 2010

Expected volatility

67.48%

Expected life

5 years

Risk free rate

11.36%

Expected dividend yield

1.00%

Fair value per option

R$ 6.16 (Ps. 16.22)

Exercise price

R$ 8.97 (Ps. 23.61)

 

A summary of option activity under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan as of June 30, 2011, and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

 

   

Options

 

Weighted- average exercise price per share

Outstanding at July 1, 2010

 

-

 

-

Granted

 

370,007

 

Ps. 23.61

Outstanding at June 30, 2011

 

370,007

 

Ps. 23.61

Exercisable at June 30, 2011

 

-

 

-

 

The grant-date fair value of options granted under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan during the year ended June 30, 2011 was Ps. 16.22.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

m)        Disclosure of the Stock Purchase Option Plans (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2011, none of the options under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan were exercised. Additionally, as of June 30, 2011, there was Ps. 1.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the BrasilAgro’s Option Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.1 years.

 

n)          Maturities of long-term debt

 

Scheduled maturities of the long-term debt for the next fiscal years ended June 30 (excluding current portion and capitalized cost of issuance of debt), as of June 30, 2011, are as follows, as of June 30, 2011, are as follows:

 

2012

 

Ps.

307,460

2013

 

 

16,279

2014

 

 

170,714

Thereafter 2015

 

 

1,604,660

 

o)       Disclosure of related parties transactions

 

Pursuant to ASC No. 850 “Related Party Disclosures” (“ASC No. 850”), the Company provides the following additional disclosures of transactions with related parties. This section should be read in conjunction with Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

- Consulting agreement: Pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement with Consultores Asset Management S.A. (“CAMSA”) CAMSA provides the Company advisory services on matters related to capital investments in all aspects of the agriculture business. A shareholder and director of the Company is the owner of 85% of the capital stock of CAMSA, while Cresud’s first vice Chairman of the Board holds the other 15% of its capital stock. The Company pays CAMSA an annual fee equivalent to 10% of the after-tax net income for these services. Fees totaled Ps. 23.6 million, Ps. 20.6 million and Ps. 13.6 million for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

- Acquisitions: During the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, Cresud acquired 1,224,371 and 10,667,870 additional shares of IRSA, respectively. Consequently, Cresud´s share in IRSA as of June 30, 2011 amounts approximately to 57.70%. Therefore, as from October 2008 Cresud exercises control on the Company as it holds the necessary votes to form the social will in the ordinary meetings of shareholders.

 

During fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, IRSA bought APSA's notes (Nominal Value US$ 120 million and due 2017), for US$ 39.6 million in par value at an average US$ 0.46 quoted price. The total amount paid was US$ 19.3 million. This transaction generated Ps. 55,714 income (gain recognized on extinguishment of subsidiary debt).

 

During fiscal year 2010, IRSA acquired APSA's notes (Nominal Value Ps. 154 million and due 2012) for a nominal value of Ps. 46.5 million, at an average Ps. 0.61 quoted price. The amount paid amounted to US$ 8.2 million. This transaction generated Ps. 18,363 income (gain recognized on extinguishment of subsidiary debt).

 

During fiscal year 2011, IRSA sold APSA’s notes for US$ 38.1 million. The difference has been treated as an implicit financial cost of the transaction, which shall accrue and be amortized against income over the term of the notes.

 

During fiscal year 2009, IRSA acquired additional shares of BHSA for US$. 107.6 million, out of this total amount, Ps. 25.5 million and Ps. 53.3 million were acquired from IFISA and Dolphin Fund Plc., respectively.

 

During fiscal year 2010, IRSA acquired additional shares of BHSA for Ps. 118.7 million, out of this total amount, Ps. 80.5 million were acquired from IFISA.

 

During fiscal year 2011, IRSA acquired additional shares of BHSA for PS. 36.2 million, exercising its preemptive right.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

o) Disclosure of related parties transactions (continued)

 

On January 13, 2011, APSA purchased 18,400,000 registered, non-endorsable shares of common stock with a face value of Ps. 1 each and entitled to one vote per Class B share, representing 50% of Metroshop’s common capital stock. As of June 30, 2011 APSA has 100% of Metroshop´s common capital stock.

 

On January 13, 2011, and as an action subsequent to the purchase of the remaining 50% of Metroshop’s shares by IRSA, Metroshop transferred the following assets to Tarshop:

 

 

i.

Receivables from consumption transactions carried out through December 31, 2010 and that are performing or in default for not more than 60 days (both those in Metroshop S.A.’s own portfolio and those assigned to Fideicomiso Financiero Metroshop S.A. Serie XV).

 

 

ii.

The contractual position in the credit card issuance agreements whose customers did not have as of December 31, 2010 a default for over 60 days in complying with their obligations.

 

 

iii.

All credit card customers or accounts and consumer loans.

 

 

iv.

Lease agreements on certain branches and their personal property.

 

 

v.

Labor agreements for payroll personnel.

 

During fiscal year 2011, APSA’s Board of Directors approved the sale of a 80% interest in Tarshop to Banco Hipotecario S.A. (“BHSA”) for a sale price of US$ 26.8 million. The transaction was approved by the Banco Central de la República Argentina, and subsequently was closed on September 13, 2010. APSA committed not to compete in the credit card or comsumer loan origination business market where Tarshop conducts business for a period of 5 years.

 

On October 13, 2010, APSA and TGLT, a real estate developer in Argentina, entered into an agreement to barter a plot of land located in Beruti street Nos. 3351/59 in the city of Buenos Aires for monetary consideration and future units to be constructed by TGLT on the land. The transaction was subject to certain precedent conditions including the completion by TGLT of its initial public offering. The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 18.8 million. TGLT plans to construct an apartment building with residential and commercial parking space. In consideration, TGLT may transfer APSA (i) a number of apartments to be determined representing 17.33% of the saleable square meters occupied by apartment units of the future building; (ii) a number of parking spaces to be determined representing 15.82% of the saleable square meters occupied by parking space of the future building; (iii) all spaces reserved for commercial parking in the future building and (iv) the amount of US$ 10.7 million payable upon delivering the deeds of title on the land.

 

TGLT completed its initial public offering in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange on October 29, 2010 therefore; the precedent condition for the transaction was fulfilled on that date. TGLT paid the US$10.7 million on November 5, 2010. On December 16, 2010, the title deed to the Beruti plot of land was executed.

 

To secure performance of obligations assumed by TGLT under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in favor of IRSA.

 

On June 29, 2011, IRSA and TGLT also entered into an agreement to barter a plot of land located in the neighborhood of Caballito in the city of Buenos Aires for future units to be constructed by TGLT on the land. The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 12.8 million. TGLT plans to construct an apartment building with residential, offices and parking space. In consideration, TGLT paid US$ 0.2 million in cash and may transfer IRSA: (i) a number of apartments to be determined, which represents in all 23.10% of the square meters of the saleable houses; (ii) a number to be determined of complementary units (garages), which represents in all 21.10% of the square meters of the garages; and (iii) in case TGLT builds complementary storage rooms, a number to be determined, which represents 21.10% of the square meters of the storage rooms; of the future real estate that shall form part of the project.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

o) Disclosure of related parties transactions (continued)

 

TGLT is committed to build, finish and obtain authorization for the three buildings that shall make up the building project, within 36 to 48 months. To secure performance of obligations assumed by TGLT under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in favor of IRSA.

 

- Donations: For the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company made unconditional

promises to give money to two not-for-profit organizations, namely Fundación IRSA and Museo de los Niños, amounting Ps. 3.1 million, Ps. 5.6 million and Ps. 1.7 million as of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively. Unconditional promises are paid in the subsequent year. A director and shareholder of the Company is the President of these organizations.

 

- Lease agreements: Our principal executive offices are located at Bolívar 108, in the City of Buenos Aires. In the past we subleased a portion of our headquarters from Consultores Assets Management S.A. (formerly Dolphin Fund Management) pursuant to two lease agreements dated June 30, 1997. As of November 25, 2003 Eduardo Elsztain is the owner of 100% of its capital stock. Consultores Assets Management S.A. leased such offices both from Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A., a company controlled by relatives of Eduardo S. Elsztain, our chairman, and also from Hamonet S.A., a company controlled by Fernando A. Elsztain, our director, and certain of his relatives.

 

- Mutual investment fund: The Company has investments in Dolphin Fund Plc, an open – ended investment fund which is related to the Company’s directors. These investments are carried at market value as of year-end, with unrealized gains reported in earnings within “Financial results, net” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

 

The Company recognized net (loss) gain of Ps. (4.2) million, Ps. 3.2 million and Ps. (12.1) million for the year ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively.

 

                - Corporate services: In view of the fact that the Company, IRSA and APSA have operating areas with certain similarities, IRSA´s Board of Directors deemed it appropriate to implement alternative initiatives aimed at reducing certain fixed costs in its activities in order to reduce their impact on operating results, thereby taking advantage of and optimizing individual efficiencies of each company in the different areas of operations management.

 

Within this context, on June 30, 2004, a Framework Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate Services was executed by and between the Company, IRSA and APSA, which was subsequently amended on August 23, 2007, August 14, 2008 and November 27, 2009.

 

The Framework Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate Services executed by and between the Company, IRSA and APSA currently involves the following areas in the exchange of services: Human Resources, Finance, Institutional Relations, Administration and Control, Systems and Technology, Insurance, Purchases and Procurement, Messenger Services, Contracts, Technical, Infrastructure and Services, Internal Audit, Planning and Development, Development of Works, Real Estate, Hotels and Tourism, and Risks and Processes.

 

The exchange of services consists in the provision of services for valuable consideration in relation to any of the above mentioned areas, carried out by one or more of the parties on behalf of the other party or parties, invoiced and payable primarily through offsetting based on the provision of services in any such areas, and secondarily in cash, in case of a difference in value of the services provided.

 

Under this agreement, the companies have hired an external consulting company to review and evaluate on a six-month basis the criteria used in the settlement of corporate services, as well as the bases of distribution and supporting documentation used in the process, to be reflected in a report prepared for each six-month period.

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

               o)   Disclosure of related parties transactions (continued)

 

On March 12, 2010 we entered into a new amendment to the Service Sharing Agreement within the Company, IRSA and APSA so as to simplify the issues arising from the consolidation of the Financial Statements resulting from the increase of Cresud’s interest in IRSA. In this regard, the IRSA´s Board of Directors has deemed it convenient and advisable for achieving such simplification, to transfer labor contracts, like those of APSA, to Cresud. Effective since January 1, 2010, labor costs of such employees were transferred to our payroll, which will continue to be distributed pursuant to the conditions of the Shared Services Agreement.

 

In the future, and in order to follow the policy of making the most efficient distribution of corporate resources among the different areas, this agreement may be extended to other areas share by the Company, IRSA and APSA.

 

It should be noted that, notwithstanding this procedure, the Company, IRSA and APSA maintain total independence in their strategic and commercial decisions, and that the allocation of costs and income is performed based on operating efficiency and equity principles, without pursuing individual economic benefits for the companies. The implementation of this project does not impair the identification of the economic transactions or services involved, or the effectiveness of internal control systems or internal and external audit work of each company, or the disclosure of the transactions subject to the Agreement in accordance with Technical Resolution No. 21 of the FACPCE. Furthermore, Mr. Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain has been appointed to the position of General Coordinator, whereas Daniel E. Mellicovsky has been charged with the operation and implementation of the agreement on behalf of the Company, Abraham Perelman shall represent IRSA, and Cedric Bridger shall represent APSA. All these individuals are members of the Audit Committees of their respective companies.

 

On July 11 th, 2011we entered into the Fourth Agreement for Implementation of Amendments to the Master Agreement of Corporate Services with APSA and IRSA. The purpose of the new amendments is to generate a more efficient allocation of the corporate resources between the parties, to ensure the most equitable allocation of costs while maintaining the efficiency of the group, and also to continue with the reduction of certain fixed costs of the parties activities, in order to decrease its impact on the operating results.

 

The Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service was filed with the SEC in a report on Form 6-K dated July 1, 2004 and amendments to this agreement were filed in reports on Form 6-K dated September 19, 2007, the Second Agreement for Shared Corporate Services was filed on Form 6-K dated August 19, 2008, the Third Agreement was filed on Form 6-K dated December 15, 2009 and the Addendum to Corporate Services Master Agreement, was filed on Form 6-K dated March 17, 2010. The Forth Agreement for the implementation of amendments was filed on Form 6-K dated July 13, 2011.

 

                - Legal services: During the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company paid the law firm Zang, Bergel & Viñes an aggregate amount of approximately Ps. 9.2 million, Ps. 4.9 million and Ps. 5.5 million respectively, for legal services. Certain directors or alternative directors of the Company are partners of the law firm and an alternate director of the Company is off counsel of the law firm.

                 

p)       Comprehensive income

 

ASC No. 220 “Comprehensive Income” (“ASC No. 220”) establishes guidelines for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general purpose Financial Statements. ASC No. 220 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a Financial Statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other Financial Statements. Accumulated other comprehensive income is presented below, net of income tax benefit/expense:

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

p)       Comprehensive income (continued)

 

 

Year ended June 30, 2011

 

 

Cresud

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

 

Total

 

Net income under US GAAP

Ps.

758,764

 

Ps.

239,985

 

Ps.

998,749

Changes in other comprehensive income items of equity investees

 

(48,180)

 

 

(35,321)

 

 

(83,501)

Foreign currency translation in the investee

 

100,754

 

 

9,844

 

 

110,598

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities outstanding at the end of the year (i)

 

18,843

 

 

11,236

 

 

30,079

Unrealized loss on retained interest in transferred mortgage and credit card receivables (ii)

 

1,036

 

 

1,800

 

 

2,836

Comprehensive income

Ps.

831,217

 

Ps.

227,544

 

Ps.

1,058,761

 

(i)         Net of income taxes of Ps. (14,012)

(ii)       Net of income taxes of Ps. (1,527)

 

 

Year ended June 30, 2010

 

 

Cresud

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

 

Total

 

Net income under US GAAP

Ps.

193,399

 

Ps.

257,510

 

Ps.

450,909

Changes in other comprehensive income items of equity investees

 

108,256

 

 

80,080

 

 

188,336

Foreign currency translation in the investee

 

29,768

 

 

-

 

 

29,768

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities outstanding at the end of the year (i)

 

35,699

 

 

27,067

 

 

62,766

Unrealized loss on retained interest in transferred mortgage and credit card receivables (ii)

 

540

 

 

945

 

 

1,485

Comprehensive income

Ps.

367,662

 

Ps.

365,602

 

Ps.

733,264

 

(i)       Net of income taxes of Ps. (34,189)

(ii)     Net of income taxes of Ps. (796)

 

 

Year ended June 30, 2009

 

 

Cresud

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

 

Total

 

Net income (loss) under US GAAP

Ps.

116,587

 

Ps.

(690)

 

Ps.

115,897

Changes in other comprehensive income items of equity investees

 

(27,938)

 

 

(17,719)

 

 

(45,657)

Foreign currency translation in the investee

 

18,618

 

 

-

 

 

18,618

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities outstanding at the end of the year (i)

 

8,650

 

 

(4,136)

 

 

4,514

Unrealized loss on retained interest in transferred mortgage and credit card receivables (ii)

 

(1,107)

 

 

(2,178)

 

 

(3,285)

Comprehensive income (loss)

Ps.

114,810

 

Ps.

(24,723)

 

Ps.

90,087

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

p)       Comprehensive income (continued)

 

(i)                Net of income taxes of Ps. (2,432).

(ii)              Net of income taxes of Ps. 1,769.

 

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

Cresud

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

Changes in other comprehensive income items of equity investees

Ps.

34,297

 

 

27,040

 

 

61,337

Foreign currency translation in the investee

 

167,203

 

 

9,844

 

 

177,047

Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities outstanding at the end of the year (net of income tax) 

 

50,037

 

 

34,167

 

 

84,204

Unrealized loss on retained interest in transferred mortgage and credit card receivables

 

469

 

 

568

 

 

1,037

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Ps.

252,006

 

 

71,619

 

 

323,625

 

As of June 30, 2010

 

Cresud

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

Changes in other comprehensive income items of equity investees

Ps.

82,477

 

 

62,361

 

Ps.

144,838

Foreign currency translation in the investee

 

66,449

 

 

-

 

 

66,449

Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities outstanding at the end of the year (net of income tax)

 

31,194

 

 

22,931

 

 

54,125

Unrealized loss on retained interest in transferred mortgage and credit card receivables

 

(567)

 

 

(1,232)

 

 

(1,799)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Ps.

179,553

 

Ps.

84,060

 

Ps.

263,613

 

As of June 30, 2009

 

Cresud

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

Changes in other comprehensive income items of equity investees

Ps.

(25,779)

 

 

(17,719)

 

Ps.

(43,498)

Foreign currency translation in the investee

 

36,681

 

 

-

 

 

36,681

Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities outstanding at the end of the year (net of income tax)

 

(4,505)

 

 

(4,137)

 

 

(8,642)

Unrealized loss on retained interest in transferred mortgage and credit card receivables

 

(1,107)

 

 

(2,178)

 

 

(3,285)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Ps.

5,290

 

Ps.

(24,034)

 

Ps.

(18,744)

 

For the year ended June 30, 2010, several accounting standards were effective for the Company, The Company provides below a description of those standards which are relevant to the Company´s business only and the impact of their adoption if any.

 

q)   Disclosures about credit risk and credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses

 

a)         Credit risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and short-term investments.

 

The Company places its cash and cash equivalents, investments, and other financial instruments with various high credit quality financial institutions, thus mitigating the amount of credit exposure to any one institution, The Company has not experienced any significant losses in such accounts.

 

The Company’s accounts receivable are primarily derived from leases and services from the Company’s shopping center and office buildings customers and origination of consumer loans and credit card receivables. The Company is not dependent on any single customer. Accounts receivable derived from leases and services are related to the Company's shopping center operations. The Company has not experienced any significant losses resulting from non-performance of any counterpart to the lease contracts.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

q)       Disclosures about credit risk and credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses (continued)

 

Consumer loan and credit card receivables arise primarily under open-end revolving credit accounts used to finance purchases of goods and services offered by the Company’s shopping centers, hypermarkets and street stores, and financing and lending activities through the Company’s subsidiaries Tarshop and Metroshop.

 

b)                Disclosure about credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses

Financing receivables of the Company are mainly comprised of receivables from the sale of properties (i,e, real estate) and consumer financing receivables (including consumer loans and credit card transactions).

 

Farmlands

 

Additionally, as of June 30, 2011, the Company holds receivables arising from the sale of certain farmlands to third parties for an aggregate amount of Ps. 18.8 million. The Company measures impairment for these receivables on an individual basis, considering the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources, and payment record, the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral. As of June 30, 2011, none of these receivables were past due nor impaired.

 

Receivables from the sale of properties

As of June 30, 2011, receivables from the sale of properties represented 0.8% of total assets, Following is a table which includes an aging analysis of past due receivables from the sale of properties by class as of June 30, 2011

 

 

1-30 days past due

30-60 days past due

60-180 days past due

180-365 days past due

365+ days past due

Total past due

Current

Total

June 30, 2011:

           

 

 

Real estate:

           

 

 

Real estate - residential

38

46

46

80

2,660

2,876

27,126

30,002

Real estate – offices

-

-

-

-

-

-

18,502

18,502

 

For this segment, the Company collectively evaluates for impairment smaller-balance homogeneous loans, based on grouping its portfolio in loans with similar characteristic, taking into account asset type, collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors. The Company applies allowance factors, which in the judgment of management represent the expected losses over the life of the loans. In determining those factors, the Company considers the following: (i) delinquencies and overall risk ratings, (ii) loss history, (iii) trends in volume and terms of loans, (iv) effects of changes in lending policy, (v) the experience and depth of the borrowers’ management, (vi) national and local economic trends, (vii) concentrations of credit by individual credit size and by class of loans, (viii) quality of loan review system, and (ix) the effect of external factors (e.g. competition and regulatory requirements). As of June 30, 2011 all of these receivables are secured by mortgages.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

q)       Disclosures about credit risk and credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses (continued)

 

The credit quality of these financing receivables is assessed by reference to historical information about counterparty default rates, as detailed in the table below:

 

 

Real estate –

residential

Real estate –

Offices

Total

June 30, 2011:

 

 

 

Group 1

26,855,443

18,502,219

45,357,662

Group 2

497,256

-

497,256

Group 3

2,649,094

-

2,649,094

 

 

Consumer financing receivables

As of June 30, 2011, consumer financing receivables represented 1.2% of total assets, Following is a table which includes an aging analysis of past due consumer financing receivables by class as of June 30, 2011

 

 

To mature

1-30 days past due

30-60 days past due

60-180 days past due

180-365 days past due

365+ days past due

Total past due

June 30, 2011:

           

 

Consumer:

           

 

Consumer – credit card

3,759

216

382

530

520

13,111

14,759

Consumer - loans

9,465

546

691

1,463

2,547

42,220

47,467

 

For its consumer financing segment, the Company has developed and documented a systematic methodology to determine its provision for loan losses, based on grouping its portfolio in loans with similar characteristic, taking into account asset type, collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors. The Company applies allowance factors, which in the judgment of management represent the expected losses over the life of the loans, In determining those factors, the Company considers the following: (i) delinquencies and overall risk ratings, (ii) loss history, (iii) trends in volume and terms of loans, (iv) effects of changes in lending policy, (v) the experience and depth of the borrowers’ management, (vi) national and local economic trends, (vii) concentrations of credit by individual credit size and by class of loans, (viii) quality of loan review system, and (ix) the effect of external factors (e,g,, competition and regulatory requirements). As of June 30, 2011, the Company provided for losses with respect to consumer financing receivables for an amount of Ps. 59.9 million.

 

The following table present performing and nonperforming consumer financing receivables based on payment activity for the year ended June 30, 2011. Payment activity is reviewed by management on a monthly basis to determine how loans are performing. Loans are considered to be nonperforming when days delinquent is greater than 30 days.

 



 

Consumer – credit card

Consumer - loans

Total

June 30, 2011:

 

 

 

Performing

7,376

11,665

19,041

Non-performing

11,142

45,267

56,409

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

q)       Disclosures about credit risk and credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for credit losses (continued)

Other financing receivables

              

As of June 30, 2011, the Company holds outstanding loans granted to related parties (mainly Grupo Maeda S.A., Cresca S.A. and Tarshop S.A.) for an aggregate amount of Ps. 58.9 million. These loans are denominated in Argentine pesos, accrue interest at fixed interest rates ranging from 4% to 14%. The Company measures impairment for these receivables on an individual basis, considering the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources, and payment record, the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral. As of June 30, 2011, none of these receivables were past due nor impaired.

 

Furthermore, as of June 30, 2011, the Company holds mortgage receivables for an aggregate amount of Ps. 33.4 million, The Company measures impairment for these receivables on an individual basis, considering the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources, and payment record, the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral, As of June 30, 2011, receivables for an amount of Ps. 0.1 million were past due, As of June 30, 2011, no allowance for doubtful accounts was recorded against these receivables.

 

r)   Recently issued accounting standards

 

For the year ended June 30, 2011, several accounting standards were effective for the Company. The Company provides below a description of those standards which are relevant to the Company´s business only and the impact of their adoption if any.

 

Financial Accounting Standard No. 141 (Revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("FAS No. 141(R)") or Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805, "Business Combinations"

 

The Company adopted FAS No. 141(R), or ASC 805, on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year.

 

This topic significantly changed the accounting for business combinations. Under this topic, an acquiring entity is required to recognize all the assets acquired and all the liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. Transaction costs are no longer included in the measurement of the business acquired. Instead, these costs are expensed as they are incurred. This topic also includes a substantial number of new disclosure requirements. It applies to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, which for the Company was the beginning of the 2010 fiscal year. The adoption of this topic did have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("FAS No. 157") or ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures"

 

The Company adopted FAS No. 157 or ASC 820, on July 1, 2008, the first day of the 2009 fiscal year. FASB Staff Position ("FSP") FAS No. 157-2, "Effective Date of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 157" ("FSP FAS No. 157-2"), or ASC 820-10, amended ASC 820 by delaying its effective date, by one year, for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 820 to non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year. The adoption did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an Amendment of ARB No. 51" ("FAS No. 160") or ASC 810-10-65-1,"Consolidation — Transition"

 

The Company adopted FAS No. 160 or ASC 810-10-65-1, on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year. This topic establishes new accounting and reporting standards for non-controlling interests, previously known as minority interests, in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Specifically, this statement requires the recognition of non-controlling interests as equity in the consolidated financial statements separate from the parent's equity. The amount of net income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interests is included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement. This topic clarifies that changes in a parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation are equity transactions if the parent retains its controlling financial interest. In addition, this statement requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income attributable to the Company when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. Such gain or loss is measured using the fair value of the non-controlling equity investment on the deconsolidation date. This topic also includes expanded disclosure requirements regarding the interests of the parent and its non-controlling interests. This topic is applied prospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning with the current fiscal year, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which are applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The adoption of this topic did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

r)     Recently issued accounting standards (continued)

 

FSP FAS No. 141(R)-1, "Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination that Arise from Contingencies" ("FSP FAS No. 141(R)-1") or new accounting guidance within ASC 805, "Business Combinations"

 

The Company adopted FSP FAS No. 141(R)-1, or ASC 805, on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year. This topic applies to all assets acquired and all liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies. This topic states that the acquirer will recognize such an asset or liability if the acquisition-date fair value of that asset or liability can be determined during the measurement period. If it cannot be determined during the measurement period, then the asset or liability should be recognized at the acquisition date if the following criteria, consistent with the guidelines for accounting for contingencies, are met: (1) information available before the end of the measurement period indicates that it is probable that an asset existed or that a liability had been incurred at the acquisition date, and (2) the amount of the asset or liability can be reasonably estimated. The adoption of this topic did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

FSP FAS No. 142-3, "Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets" ("FSP FAS No. 142-3") or ASC 350-30-50-4

 

The Company adopted FSP FAS No. 142-3, or ASC 350-30-50-4, on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year. This topic amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("FAS No. 142"). This topic is intended to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset. This topic requires an entity to disclose information related to the extent to which the expected future cash flows associated with the asset are affected by entity's intent and/or ability to renew or extend the arrangement. The adoption of this topic did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

EITF Issue 08-6, "Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations" ("EITF 08-6") or new accounting guidance within ASC 323, "Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures"

 

The Company adopted Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 08-6, or ASC 323, on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year concurrently with the adoption of ASC 805 and ASC 820-10-65-1. The intent of this topic is to clarify the accounting for certain transactions and impairment considerations related to equity method investments as modified by the provisions of ASC 805 and ASC 820-10-65-1. The adoption of this topic did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-05 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value" ("ASU No. 2009-5")

 

The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-5, which amends ASU Subtopic 820-10, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures-Overall" for the fair value measurement of liabilities, in the second quarter of the 2010 fiscal year. ASU No. 2009-5 provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, an entity is required to measure fair value utilizing one or more of the following techniques: (1) a valuation technique that uses the quoted market price of an identical liability or similar liabilities when traded as assets; or (2) another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles of Topic 820, such as a present value technique. The adoption of ASU No. 2009-5 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

 

r) Recently issued accounting standards (continued)

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-09 "Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements" ("ASU No. 2010-09")

 

On February 25, 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09 Subsequent Events Topic 855 "Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements," effective immediately. The amendments in the ASU remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of US GAAP. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC's literature. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-02 "Consolidation (Topic 810): Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary - a Scope Clarification" ("ASU No. 2010-02")

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-02, Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary – a Scope Clarification. This update provides amendments to ASC 810-10, Consolidation – Overall (formerly SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements) to clarify the scope of the decrease in ownership provisions of ASC 810-10 and related guidance. ASU 2010-02 also clarifies that the decrease in ownership guidance does not apply to certain transactions even if they involve businesses. ASU 2010-02 expands the disclosures required for a business combinations achieved in stages and deconsolidation activity within the scope of ASC 810-10. ASU 2010-02 is effective for both interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009. The amendments are to be applied retrospectively to the first period that an entity adopted ASU 810-10, Consolidation – Overall. The adoption of this statement did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements relative to non-controlling interests.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-09 "Accounting for Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures and Accounting for Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees" ("ASU No. 2009-09")

 

In September 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-09, Accounting for Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures and Accounting for Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. This ASU represents a correction to Section 323-10-S99-4, Accounting by an Investor for Stock-Based Compensation Granted to Employees of an Equity Method Investee. Section 323-10-S99-4 was originally entered into the Codification incorrectly. The ASU was effective upon issuance. The adoption of ASU No. 2009-09 did not have material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Financial Statement of Position (FSP) on Accounting Professional Board (APB) 14-1 "Debt with Conversion and Other Options" or ASC 470 "Debt"

 

In May 2008, the FASB issued revised guidance on Convertible Debt Instruments. The revised guidance which is now part of ASC 470-20 (formerly Staff Position No. Accounting Principles Board 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement). ASC 470-20 requires that the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) be separately accounted for in a manner that reflects an

 

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

r) Recently issued accounting standards (continued)

 

issuer's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. ASC 470-20 was effective for the Company on July 1, 2009, the first day of the 2010 fiscal year. The adoption of ASC 470-20 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06 "Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements" (Topic 820) ("ASU No. 2010-6")

 

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”. ASU No. 2010-06 requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements including transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and a higher level of disaggregation for the different types of financial instruments. For the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements are presented separately. ASU 2010-06 was effective for the Company on July 1, 2010, the first day of the 2011 fiscal year. The adoption of this topic did have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-11 "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives" ("ASU No. 2010-11")

 

In March 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-11, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives.” ASU No. 2010-11 clarifies that the only form of an embedded credit derivative that is exempt from embedded derivative bifurcation requirements are those that relate to the subordination of one financial instrument to another. As a result, entities that have contracts containing an embedded credit derivative feature in a form other than such subordination may need to separately account for the embedded credit derivative feature. The provisions of ASU 2010-11 were effective on July 1, 2010, the first day of the 2011 fiscal year and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-20 "Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses" ("ASU No. 2010-20")

 

In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, which requires new and expanded financial statement disclosures. An entity is required to provide qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the allowance for credit losses, credit quality, impaired loans, modifications, and nonaccrual and past due financing receivables. In addition, the disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment or class of financing receivable based on how a company develops its allowance for credit losses and how it manages its credit exposure. The provisions of ASU No.2010-20 were effective for the Company on July 1, 2010 the first day of the 2011 fiscal year. The adoption of ASU No. 2010-20 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-17 "Revenue Recognition-Milestone Method (Topic 605): Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition- A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) ("ASU No. 2010-17")

 

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-17, Revenue Recognition - Milestone Method (Topic 605): Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition. This ASU codifies the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 08-9, "Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition". The amendments to the Codification provide guidance on defining a milestone and determining when it may be appropriate to apply the milestone method of revenue recognition for research or development transactions. Consideration that is contingent on achievement of a milestone in its entirety may be recognized as revenue in the period in which the milestone is achieved only if the milestone is judged to meet certain criteria to be considered substantive. Milestones should be considered substantive in their entirety and may not be bifurcated. An arrangement may contain both substantive and nonsubstantive milestones, and each milestone should be evaluated individually to determine if it is substantive. The provisions of ASU No. 2010-17 were effective for the Company on July 1, 2010, the first day of the 2011 fiscal year. The adoption of ASU No. 2010-17 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

r) Recently issued accounting standards (continued)

 

Future Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-29 "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)” ("ASU No. 2010-29")

 

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). The amendments in this Update affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805 that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-29 to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 “Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring” (“ASU No. 2011-02”)

 

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. The amendments in this Update apply to all creditors, both public and nonpublic, that restructure receivables that fall within the scope of Subtopic 310-40, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2012, including interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the provisions of ASU 2011-02 will have on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-03 “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements” (“ASU No. 2011-03”)

 

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. The amendments in this Update remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. The guidance in this Update is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the provisions of ASU 2011-03 will have on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04 “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU No. 2011-04”)

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this Update result in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in US GAAP and IFRSs. Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in US GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. For many of the requirements, the Board does not intend for the amendments in this Update to result in a change in the application of the requirements in Topic 820. Some of the amendments clarify the Board’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. Other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this Update are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. Nonpublic entities may apply the amendments in this Update early, but no earlier than for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the provisions of ASU 2011-03 will have on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

r)   Recently issued accounting standards (continued)

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income” (“ASU No. 2011-05”)

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Under the amendments to Topic 220, Comprehensive Income, in this Update, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. In a single continuous statement, the entity is required to present the components of net income and total net income, the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with the total of comprehensive income in that statement. In the two-statement approach, an entity is required to present components of net income and total net income in the statement of net income. The statement of other comprehensive income should immediately follow the statement of net income and include the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with a total for comprehensive income. Regardless of whether an entity chooses to present comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements, the entity is required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The amendments in this Update do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The amendments do not change the option for an entity to present components of other comprehensive income either net of related tax effects or before related tax effects, with one amount shown for the aggregate income tax expense or benefit related to the total of other comprehensive income items. In both cases, the tax effect for each component must be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements or presented in the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. The amendments do not affect how earnings per share is calculated or presented. The amendments in this Update should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2012, and interim and annual periods thereafter. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the provisions in ASU No. 2011-05 will have on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment” (“ASU No. 2011-08”)

 

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment. Under the amendments in this Update, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit, as described in paragraph 350-20-35-4. If the carrying amount of a ting unit exceeds its fair value, then the entity is required to perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any, as described in paragraph 350-20-35-9. Under the amendments in this Update, an entity has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. An entity may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The amendments are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the provisions in this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

r)   Recently issued accounting standards (continued)

 

Proposed new IFRS Standards and Amendments

 

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) generally reviews its own existing standards to enhance their clarity and consistency. Recently, the IASB published an exposure draft on leases, which would transform lease accounting from the existing accounting model with two different types of leases, i.e. operating leases and finance leases, to one single model for all leases. Under the proposed model, lessees would record an asset for its right to use the underlying asset and a liability to pay rentals. On the other hand, the accounting for lessors would reflect the exposure of the lessor to the risks or benefits of the underlying assets. For lessors, when the lease transfers significant risks or benefits of the underlying asset to the lessee the lessor would apply the derecognition approach (derecognizing the asset and recording the right to receive lease payments); and, when the lessor retains exposure to significant risks or benefits of the underlying assets the lessor would apply the performance obligation approach which would require the lessor to keep the asset on its balance sheet and to record a right to receive lease payments and a liability to permit the lessee to use the underlying asset.

 

These changes are especially relevant to companies that are significant users of real estate like us. A standard in final form is expected during 2012. We currently act as lessors of office space, store space in shopping centers and other properties as part of our principal business. We may also act as lessee to a lesser extent. The adoption of the above-mentioned standard as currently drafted upon transition to IFRS in June 30, 2013 may have a significant impact on our operating results, financial ratios, and potentially our debt covenants. We are currently in the process of analyzing the potential impact of the issuance of this proposed standard as part of our efforts towards the implementation of IFRS. There can be no assurance as to the date of final completion of the standard or whether the final standard will be substantially equivalent to the current draft form.

 

    s) Pro-rata consolidation of jointly controlled companies

 

As discussed in Note 2.c). the Company accounted for its investments in Cresca S.A., Canteras Natal Crespo S.A., Metroshop S.A., Puerto Retiro S.A., Liveck, Quality Investments, Baicom Networks S.A. and CYRSA, under the proportionate consolidation method under Argentine GAAP.

 

Accordingly, the Company deconsolidated jointly controlled companies and prospectively applied the equity method of accounting for these investments. Under US GAAP, since the Company did not exercise control over the subsidiaries, proportionate consolidation was not appropriate and the equity method of accounting was used for all periods presented as disclosed in Note 28.

 

Presented below is the consolidated condensed information of the Company as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 considering these companies as an equity investee (see Note 2.c):

 

 

As of and for the year ended June 30, 2011

 

As reported

Eliminations of companies accounts

Inclusion as an equity investee

As adjusted

Current assets

Ps.

2,265,588

Ps.

(247,318)

Ps.

 

Ps.

2,018,270

Non-current assets

 

7,467,830

 

(173,662)

 

202,620

 

7,496,788

Total assets

 

9,733,418

 

(420,980)

 

202,620

 

9,515,058

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

2,364,192

 

(148,732)

 

 

 

2,215,460

Non-current liabilities

 

2,809,241

 

(69,628)

 

-

 

2,739,613

Total liabilities

 

5,173,433

 

(218,360)

 

-

 

4,955,073

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

s) Pro-rata consolidation of jointly controlled companies (continued)

 

 

As of and for the year ended June 30, 2011

 

As reported

Eliminations of companies accounts

Inclusion as an equity investee

As adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

 

2,346,448

 

-

 

-

 

2,346,448

Shareholders’ equity

 

2,213,537

 

(202,620)

 

202,620

 

2,213,537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

2,540,308

 

(108,132)

 

-

 

2,432,176

Gross profit

 

1,054,014

 

(9,414)

 

-

 

1,044,600

Net income

Ps.

212,565

Ps.

1,057

Ps.

(1,057)

Ps.

212,565

 

 

 

As of and for the year ended June 30, 2010

 

 

 

As reported

Eliminations of companies accounts

Inclusion as an equity investee

As adjusted

Current assets

Ps.

1,453,381

Ps.

(267,240)

Ps.

-

Ps.

1,186,141

Non-current assets

 

5,384,507

 

(86,058)

 

152,493

 

5,450,942

Total assets

 

6,837,888

 

(353,298)

 

152,493

 

6,637,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

1,928,717

 

(157,814)

 

-

 

1,770,903

Non-current liabilities

 

1,315,970

 

(48,528)

 

6,363

 

1,273,805

Total liabilities

 

3,244,687

 

(206,342)

 

6,363

 

3,044,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

 

1,625,008

 

(826)

 

-

 

1,624,182

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,968,193

 

(146,130)

 

146,130

 

1,968,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

1,882,355

 

(269)

 

-

 

1,882,086

Gross profit

 

888,221

 

488

 

-

 

888,709

Net income

Ps.

185,406

Ps.

(9,591)

Ps.

9,591

Ps.

185,406

 

 

As of and for the year ended June 30, 2011

 

As reported

Eliminations of companies accounts

Inclusion as an equity investee

As adjusted

Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the year

Ps.

175,653

Ps.

(10,575)

Ps.

-

Ps.

165,078

Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the year

 

705,544

 

(10,993)

 

-

 

694,551

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

529,891

 

(418)

 

-

 

529,473

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

 

553,237

 

15,427

 

-

 

568,664

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

 

(791,512)

 

(15,845)

 

-

 

(807,357)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

768,166

 

-

 

-

 

768,166

Net increase (decrease)in cash and cash equivalents

Ps.

529,891

Ps.

(418)

Ps.

-

Ps.

529,473

 

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

s)  Pro-rata consolidation of jointly controlled companies (continued)

 

 

As of and for the year ended June 30, 2010

 

As reported

Eliminations of companies accounts

Inclusion as an equity investee

As adjusted

Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the year

Ps.

211,676

Ps.

(14,317)

Ps.

-

Ps.

197,359

Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the year

 

175,653

 

(10,575)

 

-

 

165,078

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(36,023)

 

3,742

 

-

 

(32,281)

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

 

334,973

 

48,965

 

-

 

383,938

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

 

(550,431)

 

(45,223)

 

-

 

(595,654)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

179,435

 

-

 

-

 

179,435

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

Ps.

(36,023)

Ps.

3,742

Ps.

-

Ps.

(32,281)

 

             t)  Business combinations

 

1)    Fair values of assets and liabilities acquired

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for each transaction (in millions):

 

2011

2009

 

BrasilAgro

IRSA

Working capital (deficiency)

374.1

(20.8)

Inventories

165.1

9.1

Non-Current investments and other receivables

153.7

56.7

Long term debt

(210.5)

(167.0)

Non-controlling interest

(897.9)

(27.8)

Fixed assets

1,960

161.2

Intangible assets

5.3

23.3

Deferred income tax

(381.8)

114.1

Net assets acquired

1,168.0

148.8

 

2)   Acquisition of IRSA 

 

The following schedule presents 2009 supplemental unaudited pro forma information as if the transaction of IRSA had occurred on July 1, 2008. The unaudited pro forma information is presented based on information available, is intended for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of and does not purport to represent what the Company’s future financial condition or operating results will be after giving effect to the transactions and does not reflect actions that may be undertaken by management in integrating this business. In addition, this information does not reflect financial and operating benefits the Company expects to realize as a result of the transactions.

 

The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma income statement information of the Company for the fiscal year ended 2009:

 

Year ended June 30,

 

 

2009

Revenues

Ps.

 

1,632,479

Net income

 

 

116,020

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

II.                     Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

t) Business combinations (continued)

 

3)   Acquisition of BrasilAgro 

 

The following schedule presents 2011 and 2010 supplemental unaudited pro forma information as if the transaction of BrasilAgro had occurred on July 1, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The unaudited pro forma information is presented based on information available, is intended for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of and does not purport to represent what the Company’s future financial condition or operating results will be after giving effect to the transactions and does not reflect actions that may be undertaken by management in integrating this business. In addition, this information does not reflect financial and operating benefits the Company expects to realize as a result of the transactions.

 

The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma income statement information of the Company for the fiscal year ended 2011 and 2010:

 

Year ended June 30,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Revenues

Ps.

 

2,380,908

Ps.

1,748,601

Net income

 

 

998,817

 

419,083

 

u)  Presentation of Non-controlling interests

 

Under Argentine GAAP, the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable directly or indirectly to a parent is known as minority interest and is classified as a separate component between the liability and equity sections of the balance sheet (mezzanine section). Net income or loss for the period excludes earnings attributable to the minority interest. For purposes of earnings per share calculations, net income excludes earnings attributable to the minority interest. Therefore, no adjustments to income available to common shareholders are necessary for earnings attributable to the minority interest.

 

Under US GAAP, the Company adopted ASC No. 810 “Consolidation” (“ASC No. 810”) effective July 1, 2009, ASC No. 810 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest, previously known as minority interest, in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a separate component within equity in the consolidated financial statements. Additionally, consolidated net income is to be reported with separate disclosure of the amounts attributable to the parent and the non-controlling interests. The Company retroactively restated the amounts shown as consolidated shareholders equity, consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of cash flows and consolidated statements of comprehensive income as required by ASC No 810.

 

The Company has non-controlling interests in more than one subsidiary. Accordingly, the Company aggregated its various non-controlling interests in the consolidated financial statements. The adoption of ASC No. 810 resulted in a Ps. 509.3 million reclassification of non-controlling interests from the mezzanine section to shareholders equity on the June 30, 2010 consolidated balance sheet. Net income for the year ended June 30, 2010 was increased by Ps. 83.4 million as a result of the adoption. Prior to the adoption of ASC No. 810 non-controlling interests were deductions to income in arriving at net income. Under ASC No. 810, non-controlling interests are a deduction from net income used to arrive at net income attributable to Alto Palermo S.A. For purposes of earnings per share calculations, net income includes earnings attributable to the minority interest. Therefore, an adjustment to income available to common shareholders is necessary for earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest to determine income attributable to common shareholders of the controlling interest.

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                         Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

(v)               Investments in real estate and accumulated depreciation

 

The following is a summary of the Company's investments in real estate as of June 30, 2011 prepared in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X 12-28.

 

 

Description

 

 

 

Land

 

 

Buildings and improvement

 

Improvements/

additions/ deductions

 

Total buildings and improvements

 

 

Impairment

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

Net carrying value as of June 30

 

 

Date of

construction

 

 

 

Date acquired

 

Life on which depreciation

in latest income statements

is computed

Alto Palermo Park

 

474

 

148

 

-

 

148

 

-

 

622

 

80

 

542

 

June 1996

 

November 1997

 

23

 

Av, de Mayo 595

 

1,309

 

6,660

 

-

 

6,660

 

-

 

7,969

 

3,200

 

4,769

 

July 1992

 

March 1992

 

19

 

Bouchard 551

 

100,554

 

72,560

 

-

 

72,560

 

-

 

173,114

 

13,680

 

159,434

 

 

 

March, 2007

 

 

 

Bouchard 710

 

68,056

 

32,994

 

39

 

33,033

 

-

 

101,089

 

11,769

 

89,320

 

 

 

May, 2005

 

28

 

Constitución 1111

 

256

 

1,082

 

-

 

1,082

 

 

 

1,338

 

484

 

854

 

September 1994- March 1995

 

June 1994 – January 1994

 

18

 

Constitución 1159

 

7,966

 

796

 

-

 

796

 

(2,375)

 

6,387

 

-

 

6,387

 

 

 

 

 

50

Costeros Dique IV

 

14,411

 

19,078

 

-

 

19,078

 

-

 

33,489

 

5,366

 

28,123

 

N/A

 

June 2001

 

28

 

Intercontinental Plaza

 

29,348

 

109,827

 

-

 

109,827

 

-

 

139,175

 

39,564

 

99,611

 

June 1996

 

November, 1997

 

24

Hotel Intercontinental

 

22,299

 

120,010

 

2,191

 

122,201

 

-

 

144,500

 

80,551

 

63,949

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Libertador

 

3,755

 

116,535

 

4,561

 

121,096

 

-

 

124,851

 

83,228

 

41,623

 

October 1973-Noviembre 1990- December 1997

 

March 1998

 

16

Hotel Llao Llao

 

41,415

 

97,252

 

1,655

 

98,907

 

-

 

140,322

 

47,331

 

92,991

 

 

 

 

 

15

Terreno Catalinas Norte

 

100,804

 

-

 

1,862

 

1,862

 

-

 

102,666

 

-

 

102,666

 

N/A

 

March 1999

 

27

Libertador 498

 

6,596

 

16,895

 

(2,982)

 

13,913

 

-

 

20,509

 

5,916

 

14,593

 

N/A

 

December 1995

 

22

 

Predio San Martin

 

42,022

 

28,158

 

-

 

28,158

 

-

 

70,180

 

186

 

69,994

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madero 1020

 

218

 

293

 

-

 

293

 

-

 

511

 

221

 

290

 

N/A

 

December 1995

 

10

Maipú 1300

 

21,703

 

42,423

 

-

 

42,423

 

-

 

64,126

 

17,529

 

46,597

 

N/A

 

September 1995

 

23

Rivadavia 2768

 

330

 

258

 

-

 

258

 

-

 

588

 

236

 

352

 

June 1995

 

November 1993

 

22

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                         Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

(v)       Investments in real estate and accumulated depreciation (continued) 

 

                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

Land

 

 

Buildings and improvement

 

Improvements/

additions/ deductions

 

 

Total buildings and improvements

 

 

Impairment

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

Net carrying value as of June 30

 

 

Date of

construction

 

 

 

Date acquired

 

Life on which depreciation

in latest income statements

is computed

Santa María del Plata

 

12,496

 

1

 

13

 

14

 

 

 

12,510

 

2

 

12,508

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Sarmiento 517

 

130

 

389

 

-

 

389

 

(132)

 

387

 

116

 

271

 

March 1995

 

December 1994- August 1994- July 1994

 

19

Suipacha 652

 

10,913

 

14,461

 

-

 

14,461

 

-

 

25,374

 

7,876

 

17,498

 

April-June 1994

 

November 1991

 

22

 

Della Paolera 265

 

72,140

 

85,522

 

-

 

85,522

 

-

 

157,662

 

9,709

 

147,953

 

N/A

 

August 2007

 

30

 

Museo Renault

 

3,021

 

1,960

 

-

 

1,960

 

-

 

4,981

 

280

 

4,701

 

N/A

 

December 2008

 

 

 

Edificio República

 

109,161  

 

121,228

 

463

 

121,691

 

-

 

230,852

 

15,233

 

215,619

 

N/A

 

May 2008

 

 

 

Dique IV

 

3,660  

 

63,596

 

(163)

 

63,433

 

-

 

67,093

 

5,291

 

61,802

 

April 2009

 

 

N/A

 

 

27

 

Shopping Abasto

 

32,192

 

255,248

 

175,550

 

430,798

 

 

 

462,990

 

116,151

 

346,839

 

November 1998

 

 

N/A

 

 

31

 

Shopping Alto Palermo

 

8,694

 

410,563

 

171,733

 

582,296

 

 

 

590,990

 

317,276

 

273,714

 

October 1990

 

November 1997-March 1998

 

 

26

 

Shopping Alto Avellaneda

 

30,138

 

183,583

 

115,731

 

299,314

 

-

 

329,452

 

151,063

 

178,389

 

October 1995

 

November 1997- December 1997

 

 

19

 

Shopping Paseo Alcorta

 

34,341

 

122,550

 

67,897

 

190,447

 

-

 

224,788

 

73,855

 

150,933

 

June 1992

 

 

June 1997

 

 

25

 

Alto Noa

 

3,646

 

45,880

 

22,446

 

68,326

 

-

 

71,972

 

27,642

 

44,330

 

September 1994

 

March 1995- September 1996- January 2000

 

 

22

 

Buenos Aires Design

 

11,299

 

59,497

 

10,891

 

70,388

 

-

 

81,687

 

59,162

 

22,525

 

November 1993- December 1993

 

 

November 1997

 

 

20

 

Patio Bullrich

 

8,419

 

148,472

 

55,913

 

204,385

 

-

 

212,804

 

86,303

 

126,501

 

September 1988

 

 

October 1998

 

 

23

 

Alto Rosario

 

26,721

 

72,572

 

65,644

 

138,216

 

-

 

164,937

 

22,807

 

142,130

 

 

November 2004

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

29

 

Mendoza Plaza Shopping

 

11,156

 

124,719

 

48,386

 

173,105

 

-

 

184,261

 

59,118

 

125,143

 

June 1994

 

 

December 2004

 

 

22

 

Neuquén Project

 

3,070

 

10,822

 

4,675

 

15,497

 

-

 

18,567

 

566

 

18,001

 

Under construction

 

 

September 1999

 

 

N/A

 

Soleil

 

 

16,590

 

27,358

 

28,548

 

55,906

 

-

 

72,496

 

3,781

 

68,715

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panamerican Mall

 

117,079

 

545,916

 

(120,983)

 

424,933

 

-

 

542,012

 

42,879

 

499,133

 

July 2009

 

 

 

November, 2006

 

 

 

28

Oficinas DOT

 

13,346

 

-

 

93,862

 

93,862

 

 

 

107,208

 

2,065

 

105,143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping Córdoba

 

5,009

 

88,514

 

15,101

 

103,615

 

-

 

108,624

 

35,626

 

72,998

 

March, 1990

 

 

December, 2006

 

 

16

 

Other

 

4,560

 

7,807

 

-

 

7,807

 

-

 

12,367

 

5,945

 

62

 

A

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

                                             
   

999,297

 

3,055,627

 

763,033

 

3,818,660

 

(2,507)

 

4,815,450

 

1,352,087

 

3,463,363

           
 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                         Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

(v)               Investments in real estate and accumulated depreciation (continued) 

 

 

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

2009

 

Balance, beginning of the year

Ps.

3,512,764

 

Ps.

3,411,553

 

Ps.

 

Additions during the year:

 

428,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of consolidation with IRSA.

 

70,180

 

 

3,196

 

,

3,247,410

Acquisition

 

806,431

 

 

100,804

 

 

-

Improvements

 

1,025

 

 

51,848

 

 

4,372

Recovery of impairment

 

 

 

 

359

 

 

1,083

Transfers from work-in-progress leasehold improvements

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

257,545

 

 

4,819,366

 

 

3,567,760

 

 

3,510,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deductions during the year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

(3,916)

 

 

(54,996)

 

 

(98,857)

 

 

 

 

 

(54,996)

 

 

(98,857)

Balance, end of the year

Ps.

4,815,450

 

Ps.

3,512,764

 

Ps.

3,411,553

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                         Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

(w)               Mortgage receivable on real estate

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s mortgage receivable on real estate as of June 30, 2011 prepared in accordance with SEC S-X 12-29.

 

Col. A.

 

Col. B.

 

Col.C.

 

Col. D.

 

Col. E.

 

Col. F.

 

Col. G.

 

Col. H.

 

Description

 

 

 

Interest

Rate

 

 

Final maturity

date

 

 

Periodic payment term

 

 

Prior liens

 

 

Face amount of mortgages

 

 

Carrying amount of mortgages

 

Principal amount of loans subject to delinquent principal

or interest

Customer A

 

14%

 

June-2012

 

Quaterly

 

None

 

Ps.

29,688

 

Ps.

14,844

 

None

Customer B

 

10%

 

August-2012

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

3,856

 

 

2,711

 

None

Under

Ps. 49

 

6-14-16-17%

 

September 2009 – January 2011 – May 2013

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

142

 

 

276

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 50 -Ps. 99

 

12-14%

 

April 2014 - April 2015 - July 2014 - May 2014

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

443

 

 

633

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 100-Ps. 179

 

6-14%

 

June 2014 - December 2012

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

316

 

 

185

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 180-Ps. 299

 

6%

 

June 2013 - October 2012

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

523

 

 

491

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 300-Ps. 379

 

6-12-14%

 

June 2012 - November 2012 – April 2019

 

Semiannual – Monthly

 

None

 

 

1,340

 

 

909

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 380-Ps. 459

 

12%

 

March 2019 – April 2019 – May 2019

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

2,143

 

 

2,129

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 460-Ps. 549

 

12%

 

June 2019

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

1,571

 

 

1,571

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 550-Ps. 619

 

12%

 

May 2019 – March 2019 – April 2019 – June 2019

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

4,106

 

 

1,165

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 620-Ps. 689

 

12-14%

 

June 2012 – March 2019

 

Semiannual – Monthly

 

None

 

 

937

 

 

618

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 690-Ps. 769

 

12%

 

April 2019 – May 2019

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

3,672

 

 

6,558

 

None

Mortgage receivables

Ps. 770-Ps. 849

 

12%

 

May 2019

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

844

 

 

841

 

None

Over 850

 

12-14%

 

June 2012 – June 2019

 

Monthly

 

None

 

 

947

 

 

477

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ps.

50,528

 

Ps.

33,408

 

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

28.           Differences between Argentine GAAP and US GAAP (continued)

 

I.                         Additional disclosure requirements (continued)

 

(w)               Mortgage receivable on real estate (continued)

 

The summary of activity in mortgage receivables is as follows:

 

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Balance, beginning of year

Ps.

33,913

 

Ps.

10,449

 

Ps.

1,343

Additions during the year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New mortgage loans

 

14,061

 

 

37,669

 

 

9,392

Deductions during the year:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collections of principal

 

(14,566)

 

 

(14,205)

 

 

(286)

Balance, end of year

Ps.

33,408

 

Ps.

33,913

 

Ps.

10,449

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

29.          Other financial statement information

 

                The accompanying tables present additional statement disclosures required under Argentine GAAP. This information is not a required part of the financial statements under US GAAP; however, these tables include information necessary to comply with the valuation and qualifying accounts schedule requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

a.            Property and equipment

 

b.                   Intangible assets

 

c.             Allowances and provisions

 

d.                   Cost of sales

 

e.                   Cost of production

 

f.             Foreign currency assets and liabilities

 

g.             Other expenses

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

29.          Other financial statements information (continued)

 

                a)  Property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

 

 

Principal Account

 

Value at the beginning of year

 

 

Additions and/or transfers (1)

 

 

Deductions and/or transfers

 

 

Value at the end of year

 

 

Accumulated at the beginning

of year

 

Increase (3)

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) of the year

 

 

Current year (4)

 

 

Accumulated at the end of the year

 

 

 

Impairment

 

Net

carrying value as of June 30, 2011

 

Net

carrying

value as of June 30, 2010

Farms

Ps

329,805

Ps.

1,080,125

Ps.

 

21,365

Ps.

1,388,565

Ps.

-

Ps.

 

-

Ps.

 

-

Ps.

 

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

 

-

Ps.

1,388,565

Ps.

329,805

Areas´ development Brasil Agro

 

-

 

211,262

 

-

 

211,262

 

-

 

42,544

 

-

 

-

 

42,544

 

-

 

168,718

 

-

Wire fences

 

9,836

 

3,889

 

419

 

13,306

 

1,385

 

-

 

78

 

322

 

1,629

 

-

 

11,677

 

8,451

Watering troughs

 

8,073

 

6,558

 

1,008

 

13,623

 

1,890

 

-

 

345

 

423

 

1,968

 

-

 

11,655

 

6,183

Alfalfa fields and meadows

 

9,255

 

627

 

2,608

 

7,274

 

4,068

 

-

 

1,217

 

1,184

 

4,035

 

-

 

3,239

 

5,187

Buildings and constructions

 

39,446

 

58,657

 

3,787

 

94,316

 

5,385

 

1,515

 

449

 

2,072

 

8,523

 

-

 

85,793

 

34,061

Machinery and equipment

 

81,405

 

37,433

 

18,758

 

100,080

 

71,038

 

7,863

 

18,123

 

4,288

 

65,066

 

-

 

35,014

 

10,367

Vehicles

 

5,557

 

6,824

 

492

 

11,889

 

2,839

 

1,889

 

326

 

847

 

5,249

 

-

 

6,640

 

2,718

Tools

 

309

 

11

 

2

 

318

 

182

 

-

 

2

 

14

 

194

 

-

 

124

 

127

Furniture and fixtures

 

41,942

 

5,770

 

1,455

 

46,257

 

27,694

 

366

 

2,200

 

4,428

 

30,288

 

-

 

15,969

 

14,248

Feeders and troughs

 

238

 

56

 

66

 

228

 

11

 

-

 

4

 

10

 

17

 

-

 

211

 

227

Corrals and leading lanes

 

1,531

 

1,003

 

203

 

2,331

 

241

 

-

 

56

 

47

 

232

 

-

 

2,099

 

1,290

Roads

 

3,104

 

2,192

 

940

 

4,356

 

1,344

 

-

 

113

 

245

 

1,476

 

-

 

2,880

 

1,760

Facilities

 

18,599

 

6,043

 

219

 

24,423

 

9,874

 

242

 

294

 

1,281

 

11,103

 

-

 

13,320

 

8,725

Computer equipment

 

-

 

2,654

 

79

 

2,575

 

-

 

1,015

 

54

 

244

 

1,205

 

-

 

1,370

 

-

Silo plants

 

1,350

 

-

 

8

 

1,342

 

691

 

-

 

76

 

76

 

691

 

-

 

651

 

659

Constructions in progress

 

25,039

 

3,807

 

20,811

 

8,035

 

-

 

547

 

-

 

-

 

547

 

-

 

7,488

 

25,039

Advances to suppliers

 

34,366

 

20,913

 

41,184

 

14,095

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

14,095

 

34,366

Forest Products- Posts

 

47

 

10

 

57

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

47

Forest Products - Raw materials

 

4,320

 

-

 

-

 

4,320

 

432

 

-

 

-

 

144

 

576

 

-

 

3,744

 

3,888

Improvements in third parties buildings

 

59,497

 

4,837

 

7,357

 

56,977

 

24,593

 

1,499

 

6,338

 

1,597

 

21,351

 

-

 

35,626

 

34,904

Feet Lot

 

-

 

9,323

 

48

 

9,275

 

-

 

5,057

 

69

 

289

 

5,277

 

-

 

3,998

 

-

Slaughtering

 

-

 

35,557

 

-

 

35,557

 

-

 

16,486

 

-

 

493

 

16,979

 

-

 

18,578

 

-

Hotels

 

401,266

 

13,558

 

-

 

414,824

 

196,546

 

-

 

-

 

14,565

 

211,111

 

-

 

203,713

 

204,720

Office Buildings

 

1,027,625

 

70,833

 

4,866

 

1,093,592

 

112,970

 

-

 

1,088

 

24,495

 

136,377

 

132

 

957,083

 

914,429

Other Fixed assets

 

135,077

 

1,875

 

-

 

136,952

 

5,834

 

-

 

-

 

208

 

6,042

 

2,375

 

128,535

 

125,908

Commercial Real estate 

 

4,981

 

-

 

-

 

4,981

 

186

 

-

 

-

 

94

 

280

 

-

 

4,701

 

4,795

Shopping centers

 

2,396,072

 

948,764

 

134,327

 

3,210,509

 

877,755

 

-

 

143

 

125,274

 

1,002,886

 

-

 

2,207,623

 

1,518,317

Total as of June 30, 2011

Ps.

4,638,740

 

2,532,581

 

260,059

 

6,911,262

 

(2) 1,344,958 

 

79.023

 

30,975

 

182,640

 

1,575,646

 

2,507

Ps.

5,333,109

 

 

Total as of June 30, 2010

Ps

4,478,627

Ps.

217,905

Ps.

264,546

Ps.

(2) 4,607,509

Ps.

1,164,738

Ps

-

Ps

17,215

Ps.

166,204

Ps.

(2)1,313,727

Ps.

3,561

 

 

Ps.

3,290,221

                                                 

 

(1) Includes Additions by Consolidation of Cactus S.A. at December 31, 2010 for $44.353 and Additions by Consolidation of Brasil Agro S.A. at June 30, 2011 for $1.101.544.

(2)  Some reclassifications has been made related to allocation of higher values and facilities

(3) Incorporated by consolidation with Cactus S.A. as 31, December 2010 and Brasilagro S.A. as 30, June 2011.

(4) The allocation of annual depreciation charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income is included in “Other expenses” (nota 30.g) except for Ps.425 and Ps. 2,068 and Ps.1, 310 for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively passed through to tenants.  

 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

29.                Other financial statement information (continued)

 

                b)  Intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Principal Account

 

Value at the
 beginning of year

 

Additions and/or transfers

 

Deductions

and/or

transfers

 

 

Deductions

and/or

transfers

Effect of Business

Combinations

 

Value at the end of year

 

Accumulated at the beginning

of year

 

 

 

Increase

 

Deductions and/or

transfers

 

 

Amount

Accumulated at the end of year

 

Net

carrying value as of June 30, 2011

 

Net

Carrying value as of June 30, 2010

Concession rights

Ps.

44,455

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

44,455

Ps.

2,260

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

753

3,013

Ps.

41,442

Ps.

42,195

Saving expenses of contracts in acquired leases

 

18,248

 

-

 

1

 

 

-

 

18,247

 

7,682

 

 

-

 

-

 

1,271

8,953

 

9,294

 

10,566

Pre-operating expenses

 

46,210

 

3

 

4,411

 

-

 

41,802

 

22,107

 

-

 

7,219

 

4,948

19,836

 

21,966

 

24,103

Tarshop’s customers

 

2,798

 

-

 

703

 

1,942

 

153

 

619

 

-

 

523

 

57

153

 

-

 

2,179

Softwares (1)

 

-

 

8,937

 

-

 

-

 

8,937

 

-

 

2,060

 

-

 

 

2,060

 

6,877

 

-

Non-compete agreement

 

12,174

 

-

 

12,174

 

-

 

-

 

3,757

 

-

 

4,627

 

870

-

 

-

 

8,417

Licences

 

75

 

66

 

-

 

-

 

141

 

25

 

-

 

-

 

47

72

 

69

 

50

Trademarks

 

1,692

 

-

 

443

 

263

 

986

 

617

 

-

 

14

 

86

689

 

297

 

1,075

Total as of June 30, 2011

Ps.

125,652

 

9,006

 

17,732

 

2,205

 

114,721

 

37,067

 

2,060

 

12,383

 

8,032

34,776

Ps.

79,945

 

 

Total as of June 30, 2010

Ps.

79,236

Ps.

46,467

Ps.

-

Ps.

51

Ps.

125,652

Ps.

24,049

Ps.

-

Ps.

489

Ps.

13,507

37,067

 

 

Ps.

88,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                 

 

(1) Incorporated by Consolidation with BrasilAgro as of June 30, 2011.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

29. Other financial statement information (continued)

 

c) Allowances and provisions

Items

Opening Balances

 

Increases for the year (1)

 

Decreases for the year (2)

 

Closing Balances

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Ps.

114,855

 

Ps.

51,024

 

Ps.

(48,315)

 

Ps.

117,564

Allowance for impairment of current investments

Ps.

7,423

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(7,423)

 

Ps.

-

Total deducted from current assets

Ps.

122,278

 

Ps.

51,024

 

Ps.

(55,738)

 

Ps.

117,564

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Ps.

1,250

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(1,250)

 

Ps.

-

Allowance for impairment of non-current investments

Ps.

1,115

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(1,115)

 

Ps.

-

Allowance for impairment of non-current inventories

Ps.

157

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(128)

 

Ps.

29

Allowance for doubtful mortgage

Ps.

2,208

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,208

Allowance for recoverability of tax losses

Ps.

59,204

 

Ps.

27,399

 

Ps.

(30,313)

 

Ps.

56,290

Allowance for recoverability of minimum presunted income tax

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,518

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,518

Allowance for doubtful accounts other credits

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

92

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

92

Allowance for impairment of undeveloped plots of land

Ps.

50

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(50)

 

Ps.

-

Allowance for impairment of fixed assets

Ps.

3,561

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(1,054)

 

Ps.

2,507

Total deducted from non-current assets

Ps.

67,545

 

Ps.

30,009

 

Ps.

(33,910)

 

Ps.

63,644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies

Ps.

2,890

 

Ps.

4,090

 

Ps.

(2,365)

 

Ps.

4,615

Total included in current liabilities

Ps.

2,890

 

Ps.

4,090

 

Ps.

(2,365)

 

Ps.

4,615

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies

Ps.

9,708

 

Ps.

7,965

 

Ps.

(2,721)

 

Ps.

14,952

Total included in non-current liabilities

Ps.

9,708

 

Ps.

7,965

 

Ps.

(2,721)

 

Ps.

14,952

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Ps.

129,479

 

Ps.

30,571

 

Ps.

(45,195)

 

Ps.

114,855

Allowance for impairment of current investments

Ps.

10,198

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(2,775)

 

Ps.

7,423

Total deducted from current assets

Ps.

139,677

 

Ps.

30,571

 

Ps.

(47,970)

 

Ps.

122,278

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Ps.

2,708

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

(1,458)

 

Ps.

1,250

Allowance for impairment of non-current investments

Ps.

1,841

 

Ps.

1,771

 

Ps.

(2,497)

 

Ps.

1,115

Allowance for impairment of non-current inventories

Ps.

1,029

 

Ps.

870

 

Ps.

(1,742)

 

Ps.

157

Allowance for recoverability of tax losses

Ps.

12,429

 

Ps.

50,292

 

Ps.

(3,517)

 

Ps.

59,204

Allowance for doubtful mortgage

Ps.

2,208

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,208

Allowance for impairment of intangible assets

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

Allowance for impairment of undeveloped plots of land

Ps.

50

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

50

Allowance for impairment of fixed assets

Ps.

3,891

 

Ps.

31

 

Ps.

(361)

 

Ps.

3,561

Total deducted from non-current assets

Ps.

24,156

 

Ps.

52,964

 

Ps.

(9,575)

 

Ps.

67,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies

Ps.

4,051

 

Ps.

2,095

 

Ps.

(3,256)

 

Ps.

2,890

Total included in current liabilities

Ps.

4,051

 

Ps.

2,095

 

Ps.

(3,256)

 

Ps.

2,890

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies

Ps.

5,823

 

Ps.

4,817

 

Ps.

(932)

 

Ps.

9,708

Total included in non-current liabilities

Ps.

5,823

 

Ps.

4,817

 

Ps.

(932)

 

Ps.

9,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       

 

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29. Other financial statement information (continued)

 

c) Allowances and provisions

 

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Ps.

381

 

Ps.

231,730

 

Ps.

(102,632)

 

Ps.

129,479

Allowance for impairment of current investments

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

13,669

 

Ps.

(3,471)

 

Ps.

10,198

Total deducted from current assets

Ps.

381

 

Ps.

245,399

 

Ps.

(106,103)

 

Ps.

139,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,708

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,708

Allowance for impairment of non-current investments

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

7,464

 

Ps.

(5,623)

 

Ps.

1,841

Allowance for impairment of non-current inventories

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

1,179

 

Ps.

(150)

 

Ps.

1,029

Allowance for recoverability of tax losses

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

12,429

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

12,429

Allowance for doubtful mortgage

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,208

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

2,208

Allowance for impairment of intangible assets

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

-

Allowance for impairment of undeveloped plots of land

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

360

 

Ps.

(310)

 

Ps.

50

Allowance for impairment of fixed assets

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

4,971

 

Ps.

(1,080)

 

Ps.

3,891

Total deducted from non-current assets

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

31,319

 

Ps.

(7,163)

 

Ps.

24,156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

8,059

 

Ps.

(4,008)

 

Ps.

4,051

Total included in current liabilities

Ps.

-

 

Ps.

8,059

 

Ps.

(4,008)

 

Ps.

4,051

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for lawsuits and contingencies

Ps.

1,803

 

Ps.

9,737

 

Ps.

(5,717)

 

Ps.

5,823

Total included in non-current liabilities

Ps.

1,803

 

Ps.

9,737

 

Ps.

(5,717)

 

Ps.

5,823

 

(1) Includes Allowences deduced from assets for Ps.21,449 for Cactus Consolidation effect, and Allowences included in liabilities for Ps.1,288 and Ps.1,264 respectively for Cactus and Brasilagro Consolidation effect, as of June 30, 2011, respectively. Includes Allowences deduced from assets for Ps.276,718, and Allowences included in liabilities for Ps.15,837 for IRSA Consolidation efect, as of June 30, 2009, respectively.


(2) Includes Allowences deduced from assets for Ps.(60) and Allowences included in liabilities for Ps.(21) for Cactus Consolidation effect, as of June 30, 2011, respectively. Includes Allowences deduced from assets for Ps.(113,267), and Allowences included in liabilities for Ps.(7,706) for IRSA Consolidation efect, as of June 30, 2009, respectively.

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

29.          Other financial statement information (continued)

                 

d)  Cost of sales

 

   

 

For the year ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Agricultural business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. Cost of sales – crops, beef cattle, milk, feed lot and others

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the year

Ps.

194,424

Ps.

135,357

 

145,415

Unrealized gain on inventories - Beef cattle.

 

60,667

 

80,021

 

(122)

Unrealized gain on inventories - Crops

 

(2,535)

 

(390)

 

(4,784)

Conversion differences

 

58

 

(71)

 

86

Consumer exposure adjustment

 

2,806

 

-

 

-

Production income (1)

 

396,238

 

213,451

 

169,089

Transfer of inventory to property and equipment

 

(939)

 

(1,521)

 

(859)

Transfer of inventory to cost of sales

 

(18,468)

 

(7,812)

 

-

Transfer of sales inventory

 

10,346

 

-

 

-

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

 

 

 

-

 

(6,177)

Transfer of inputs

 

(594)

 

-

 

-

Purchases

 

84,531

 

44,071

 

24,300

Operating expenses (Note 30.g)

 

18,336

 

16,146

 

13,141

Incorporated by consolidation of Cactus

 

3,674

 

-

 

-

Incorporated by consolidation of Brasilagro

 

193,466

 

-

 

-

Inventories at the end of the year

 

(508,710)

 

(194,424)

 

(135,357)

Cost of sales- crops, beef cattle, milk, feed lot and others

Ps.

433,300

Ps.

284,828

Ps.

204,732

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II. Cost of farms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock at the beginning of the year (farms held for sale)

Ps.

29,906

Ps.

4,825

Ps.

94

Cost of farms

Ps.

29,906

Ps.

4,825

Ps.

94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slaughtering/ Feedlot Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the year

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Unrealized gain on inventories- Beef cattle

 

(113)

 

-

 

-

Unrealized gain on inventories- Crops

 

554

 

-

 

-

Transfer of inventory to cost of sales

 

(14,350)

 

-

 

-

Transfer of sales inventory's

 

(1,697)

 

-

 

-

Purchases

 

104,645

 

-

 

-

Operating expenses

 

31,586

 

-

 

-

Incorporated by consolidation of Cactus

 

13,780

 

-

 

-

Inventories at the end of the year

 

(11,134)

 

-

 

-

Cost of sales - Slaughtering/Feedlot business

Ps.

123,271

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes income from change in value of cattle Ps. 46, 6 million as of June 2011; includes income from change in value of grains Ps. 320, 9 million as    of June 2011; and includes income from change in value of milk Ps. 28,7 million as of June 2011.

(1) Includes income from change in value of cattle Ps. 20, 8 million as of June 2010; includes income from change in value of grains Ps. 167, 9 million as of June 2010; and includes income from change in value of milk Ps. 24, 8 million as of June 2010.

(1) Includes income from change in value of cattle Ps. 6, 8 million as of June 2009; includes income from change in value of grains Ps. 147, 5 million as of June 2009; and includes income from change in value of milk Ps. 14, 8 million as of June 2009

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

29. Other financial statement information (continued)

 

d) Cost of sales (continued)

 

 

 

For the year ended June 30,

Real estate business:

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

III. Cost of sales and development of properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock at the beginning of the year

Ps.

324,193

Ps.

187,116

Ps.

-

Effect of consolidation with IRSA

 

-

 

-

 

194,994

Operating expenses (Note 30.g)

 

5,840

 

14,004

 

8,127

Restitution of property on execution mortgage

 

471

 

-

 

-

Land swaps Caballito (TGLT)

 

51,999

 

-

 

-

Transfers from fixed assets

 

20,490

 

73,409

 

29,037

Tranfers from undeveloped parcels of land..

 

67,130

 

7,789

 

-

Capitalized interest

 

2,857

 

1,932

 

-

Land reversal Caballito (Cyrsa)

 

(3,595)

 

-

 

-

Reversal

 

(1,189)

 

-

 

-

Sale of business

 

3,021

 

21,902

 

-

Transfer from intangible assets

 

238

 

-

 

-

Purchases and Adjustment to purchase price of inventory

 

89,597

 

84,103

 

116,446

Gain from valuation of inventories at fair market value

 

45,442

 

33,831

 

9,041

Results from holding of real estate assets

 

7

 

-

 

-

Stock at the end of the year

Ps.

(353,607)

Ps.

(324,193)

Ps.

(187,116)

Cost of sales and development of properties

Ps.

252,894

Ps.

99,893

Ps.

170,529

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.    Cost of lease and service offices , shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others Stock at the beginning of the year

Ps.

3,141

Ps.

2,676

Ps.

-

Effect of consolidation with IRSA

 

 

 

 

 

3,393

Purchases

 

458

 

465

 

(625)

Operating expenses (Note 30.g)

 

366,845

 

402,631

 

265,302

Stock at the end of the year

 

(3,599)

 

(3,141)

 

(2,676)

Cost of lease and service offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer financing and others

Ps.

366,845

Ps.

402,631

Ps.

265,394

             

 

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29.          Other financial statement information (continued)

 

e)  Cost of production

 

 

 

For the year ended June 30,

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories at the beginning of the year.

Ps.

82,981

 

Ps.

52,776

 

Ps.

42,223

Unrealized gain on inventories - Beef cattle

 

9,198

 

 

4,328

 

 

(723)

Unrealized gain on inventories - Crops

 

9,939

 

 

1,954

 

 

1,511

Transfer of inventory to property and equipment.

 

(722)

 

 

(1,044)

 

 

(1,354)

Transfer of inventory to cost of production

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(13,915)

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

 

(95,739)

 

 

(82,050)

 

 

(72,132)

Incorporated by consolidation of Cactus /BrasilAgro

 

95,787

 

 

-

 

 

-

Purchases

 

134,657

 

 

102,635

 

 

94,073

Production

 

10,243

 

 

4,270

 

 

3,423

Transfer of inventories sold

 

(10,346)

 

 

-

 

 

-

Transfer of inputs

 

495

 

 

-

 

 

-

Transitory conversion differences

 

1,915

 

 

-

 

 

-

Consumer exposure adjustment

 

(2,806)

 

 

-

 

 

-

Operating expenses (Note 30.g)

 

276,994

 

 

202,069

 

 

210,113

Inventories at the end of the year

 

(232,518)

 

 

(82,981)

 

 

(52,776)

Cost of production

Ps.

280,078

 

Ps.

201,957

 

Ps.

210,443

                 

                         

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29.         Other financial statement information (continued)

 

                f)  Foreign currency assets and liabilities

 

 

June 30, 2011

June 30, 2010

Item

Type and amount of foreign

Currency

 

Current exchange rate  Ps. 

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

 

Type and amount of foreign

Currency

 

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and banks in dollars

US$

35,551

 

4.070

 

144,691

 

US$

10,568

 

Ps.

41,122

Cash and banks in Brazilian Reais

R$

3,841

 

2.510

 

9,640

 

R$

5

 

 

11

Cash and banks in Euros

43

 

5.906

 

252

 

366

 

 

1,744

Cash and Banks in Yen

Y

79

 

0.050

 

4

 

Y

-

 

 

-

Cash and banks in guaranties

Gs.

210,439

 

0.001

 

213

 

Gs.

23,834

 

 

191

Cash and banks in pesos bolivianos

Bs.

108

 

 

0.598

 

 

65

 

Bs.

6,059

 

 

 

3,314

Cash and banks in pesos uruguayos

UYU

-

 

-

 

-

 

UYU

6

 

 

1

Cash and banks in Pounds

GBP

3

 

6.538

 

17

 

GBP

2

 

 

14

Collections to be deposited

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

34

 

 

134

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds in dollars.

US$

47,041

 

4.070

 

191,456

 

US$

31,821

 

 

123,814

Mutual funds in Euros

-

 

-

 

-

 

11

 

 

53

Mutual funds in Brazilian Reais

R$

45,300

 

2.510

 

113,704

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Time Deposits

R$

93,106

 

2.510

 

233,697

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Public Shares

US$

5

 

4.070

 

20

 

US$

618

 

 

2,405

Public Shares

490

 

5.906

 

2,892

 

291

 

 

1,386

Goverment bonds

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

4

 

 

16

Others investments

US$

3

 

4.070

 

12

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable in dollars

US$

31,540

 

4.070

 

128,369

 

US$

18,195

 

 

70,797

Trade accounts receivable in pesos guaraníes

Gs.

976,680

 

0.001

 

989

 

Gs.

-

 

 

-

Trade accounts receivable in pesos bolivianos

Bs.

65,648

 

0.598

 

39,235

 

Bs.

93

 

 

51

Trade accounts receivable in pesos uruguayos

UYU

474

 

0.162

 

77

 

UYU

352

 

 

57

Debtors from sale on real estate

US$

954

 

4.070

 

3,885

 

US$

725

 

 

2,821

Debtors from sales on agricultural business

R$

27,240

 

2.510

 

68,373

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Section 33 and related parties

Gs.

44,997

 

0.001

 

46

 

Gs.

-

 

 

-

Checks to be deposited

Gs.

114,384

 

0.001

 

116

 

Gs.

-

 

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Section 33 and related parties

US$

120

 

4.110

 

495

 

US$

1,487

 

 

5,844

Other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Put Option Metropolitan 885 Third Ave. LLC

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

12,455

 

 

48,461

VAT receivable, net in pesos bolivianos

Bs.

1,750

 

0.598

 

1,046

 

Bs.

5,747

 

 

3,143

Guarantee deposits and premiums

US$

874

 

4.070

 

3,558

 

US$

859

 

 

3,344

Financial Operation to liquidate

US$

3,484

 

4.070

 

14,180

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Withholding income tax........

US$

1,908

 

4.070

 

7,764

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Section 33 and related parties

US$

2,242

 

4.110

 

9,215

 

US$

10,264

 

 

39,937

Receivables from the sale of shares

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

9,194

 

 

35,772

Prepaid expenses, excluding leases

US$

502

 

4.070

 

2,043

 

US$

242

 

 

943

Expenses to be recovered in dollares

US$

1

 

4.070

 

5

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Expenses to be recovered in guaranties

Gs.

22,637

 

0.001

 

23

 

Gs.

20,671

 

 

166

Advance to suppliers

R$

12,808

 

2.510

 

32,147

 

R$

-

 

 

-

                         

 

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Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

29. Other financial statement information (continued)-

 

f) Foreign currency assets and liabilities (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

Item

Type and amount of foreign

Currency

 

Current exchange rate Ps. 

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

 

Type and amount of foreign

currency

 

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

Others in dollares

US$

2,829

 

4.070

 

 

11,512

 

US$

203

 

 

789

Others in guaraníes

Gs.

4,118

 

0,001

 

 

4

 

Gs.

10,810

 

 

87

Others in pesos bolivianos

Bs.

59

 

0.598

 

 

35

 

Bs.

5

 

 

3

Others in reales

R$

23,999

 

2.510

 

 

60,238

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Others in euros

3

 

5.906

 

 

17

 

-

 

 

-

Others in pesos uruguayos

UYU

5

 

0.162

 

 

1

 

UYU

6

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Section 33 and related parties

US$

2,578

 

4.110

 

 

10,596

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Section 33 and related parties

R$

7,466

 

2.510

 

 

18,739

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Accounts receivable, net

US$

3,466

 

4.070

 

 

14,108

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Guarantee deposits and premiums

R$

22,301

 

2.510

 

 

55,975

 

 

-

 

 

-

Deferred income tax

Gs.

274,814

 

0,001

 

 

278

 

Gs.

22,867

 

 

184

Deferred income tax

Bs.

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

Bs.

7,852

 

 

4,295

Others

US$

212

 

4.070

 

 

863

 

US$

30

 

 

117

Others

R$

5,536

 

2.510

 

 

13,895

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Others

Bs.

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

Bs.

22

 

 

12

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable

Bs.

5,888

 

0.598

 

 

3,519

 

Bs.

 

 

 

 

Debtors from sale in foreign currency

US$

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

US$

4,377

 

 

17,030

Debtors form sale of real estate

US$

1,757

 

4.070

 

 

7,149

 

US$

-

 

 

-

Debtors form sale of real estate

R$

3,080

 

2.510

 

 

7,731

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances for shares purchases

US$

442

 

4.070

 

 

1,797

 

US$

6,000

 

 

23,346

Hersha Hospitality Trust: Share/Options

US$

68,120

 

4.070

 

 

277,248

 

 

-

 

 

-

Shares of public companies

US$

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

US$

52,031

 

 

204,533

Others

R$

430

 

2.510

 

 

1,080

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Others

US$

23

 

4.070

 

 

94

 

US$

100

 

 

393

US$

US$

203,652

 

 

 

 

829,060

 

US$

159,207

 

 

621,618

R$

R$

245,107

 

 

 

 

615,219

 

R$

5

 

 

11

536

 

 

 

 

3,161

 

668

 

 

3,183

JPY

Y

79

 

 

 

 

4

 

Y

-

 

 

-

Bs.  

Bs.

73,453

 

 

 

 

43,900

 

Bs.

19,778

 

 

10,818

Gs.  

Gs.

1,648,069

 

 

 

 

1,669

 

Gs.

78,182

 

 

628

UYU

UYU

479

 

 

 

 

78

 

UYU

364

 

 

59

GBP

GBP

3

 

 

 

 

17

 

GBP

2

 

 

14

Total Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Ps.

1,493,108

 

 

 

 

Ps.

636,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suppliers

US$

14,423

 

4.110

 

Ps.

59,280

 

US$

14,346

 

Ps.

56,395

Suppliers

Bs.

37,352

 

0.598

 

 

22,323

 

Bs.

18,808

 

 

10,287

Suppliers

UYU

132

 

0.293

 

 

39

 

UYU

-

 

 

-

Suppliers

Gs.

830,209

 

0.001

 

 

841

 

Gs.

7,468

 

 

60

Suppliers

R$

2,555

 

2.510

 

 

6,412

 

R$

-

 

 

-

Suppliers

31

 

5.964

 

 

185

 

39

 

 

188

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

29. Other financial statement information (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f) Foreign currency assets and liabilities (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

Type and amount of foreign

Currency

 

Current exchange rate Ps. 

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

 

Type and amount of foreign

currency

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

US$

166

 

4.110

 

683

 

US$

30

 

119

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Bs.

1,471

 

0.598

 

879

 

Bs.

112

 

61

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Gs.

345,674

 

0.001

 

350

 

Gs.

-

 

-

Provisions for inputs and other expenses

US$

35

 

4.110

 

145

 

US$

-

 

-

Provisions for inputs and other expenses

Bs.

6,788

 

0.598

 

4,057

 

Bs.

-

 

-

Provisions for inputs and other expenses

Gs.

131,550

 

0.001

 

133

 

Gs.

 

-

 

 

-

Accruals

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

1,632

 

6,414

Accruals

Bs.

-

 

-

 

-

 

Bs.

8,567

 

4,686

Debt related to purchase of farms

Gs.

520,424

 

0.001

 

527

 

Gs.

-

 

-

Debt related to purchase of farms

US$

6,902

 

4.110

 

28,367

 

US$

6,406

 

25,181

Debt related to purchase of farms

R$

60,331

 

2.510

 

151,430

 

R$

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Banks

US$

57,557

 

4.110

 

236,557

 

US$

48,384

 

190,194

Foreign Banks

22

 

5.964

 

133

 

-

 

-

Foreign Banks

Bs.

19

 

0.598

 

11

 

Bs.

36

 

20

Foreign Banks

R$

26,541

 

2.510

 

66,619

 

R$

-

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

US$

11

 

4.110

 

46

 

US$

-

 

-

APSA 2014 Convertible Notes - Accrued interest

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

692

 

2,719

Non Convertible Notes - IRSA 2017 interest

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

4,138

 

16,267

Non Convertible Notes - APSA US$ 120m. - Interest

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

687

 

2,702

Non-convertible Notes-Class II

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

9,006

 

35,404

Non-convertible Notes-Class IV

US$

13,382

 

4.110

 

54,998

 

US$

-

 

-

Non-convertible Notes-Class VII

US$

9,787

 

4.110

 

40,226

 

US$

-

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Bs.

70,514

 

0.598

 

42,143

 

Bs.

-

 

-

Salaries and social security payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries payable

Gs.

1,820

 

0.001

 

2

 

Gs.

1,827

 

15

Provision for vacation and bonuses

R$

4,610

 

2.510

 

11,571

 

R$

172

 

94

Social security payable

Bs.

409

 

0.598

 

244

 

Bs.

37

 

20

Social security payable

Gs.

85,876

 

0.001

 

87

 

Gs.

913

 

7

Social security payable

R$

302

 

2.510

 

757

 

R$

-

 

-

Others

R$

222

 

2.510

 

557

 

R$

-

 

-

Taxes payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax withholdings

Bs.

3,319

 

0.598

 

1,984

 

Bs.

1,230

 

673

Income tax withholdings

Gs.

2,527

 

0.001

 

3

 

Gs.

-

 

-

Income tax withholdings

R$

1,671

 

2.510

 

4,193

 

R$

-

 

-

Property tax payable

Bs.

-

 

-

 

-

 

Bs.

2

 

1

Gross sales tax withholdings and payments

Bs.

-

 

-

 

-

 

Bs.

185

 

101

Others

US$

33

 

4.110

 

135

 

US$

23

 

89

Others

R$

181

 

2.510

 

454

 

R$

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

29. Other financial statement information (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

f) Foreign currency assets and liabilities (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

Type and amount of foreign

Currency

 

Current exchange rate  Ps. 

 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

 

Type and amount of foreign

currency

 

Amount in local currency Pesos

Advances from customers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances from customers

US$

25,936

 

4.110

 

106,596

 

US$

-

 

-

Advances from customers

Gs.

101,003

 

0.001

 

102

 

Gs.

-

 

-

Advances from customers

Bs.

35,193

 

0.598

 

21,033

 

Bs.

-

 

-

Advances from customers

R$

6,198

 

2.510

 

15,557

 

R$

-

 

-

Admission rights

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

7,330

 

28,815

Admissionbv rights

Bs.

-

 

-

 

-

 

Bs.

11,601

 

6,345

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premium collected

US$

164

 

4.110

 

672

 

US$

151

 

595

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

US$

9,411

 

4.110

 

38,678

 

US$

69

 

270

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Bs.

-

 

-

 

-

 

Bs.

-

 

-

Guarantee deposits

US$

514

 

4.110

 

2,113

 

US$

681

 

2,677

Liabilities from purchase of shares

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

6,258

 

24,599

Dividends payable

R$

2

 

2.510

 

5

 

R$

-

 

-

Operations to liquidate

US$

1,869

 

4.110

 

7,681

 

US$

-

 

-

Others

R$

14

 

2.510

 

35

 

R$

-

 

-

Others

US$

33

 

4.110

 

137

 

US$

759

 

2,985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accruals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lawsuits and contingencies

R$

504

 

2.510

 

1,264

 

R$

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt related to purchase of farms

US$

2,944

 

4.110

 

12,098

 

US$

-

 

-

Long term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non - convertible Notes IRSA 2017

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

113,362

 

445,626

Non-Convertible Notes - APSA US$ 120 M.

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

66,564

 

261,663

Financial loans

US$

430,773

 

4.110

 

1,770,477

 

US$

44,293

 

174,115

Financial loans

R$

58,144

 

2.510

 

145,942

 

R$

-

 

-

Non-convertible Notes Class IV

US$

4,461

 

4.110

 

18,333

 

US$

-

 

-

Non-convertible Notes Class VI

US$

24,261

 

4.110

 

99,712

 

US$

-

 

-

Non-convertible Notes Class VII

US$

2,079

 

4.110

 

8,546

 

US$

-

 

-

APSA 2014 Convertible Notes

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

15,462

 

60,782

Seller financing

US$

-

 

-

 

-

 

US$

3,095

 

12,166

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Gs.

10,221,590

 

0.001

 

10,355

 

Gs.

-

 

-

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Bs.

-

 

-

 

-

 

Bs.

30,667

 

16,774

Taxes payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax

Bs.

4,580

 

0.598

 

2,737

 

Bs.

-

 

-

Deferred income tax

R$

3,491

 

2.510

 

8,763

 

R$

-

 

-

Gross revenue tax

R$

318

 

2.510

 

797

 

R$

-

 

-

Others

R$

112

 

2.510

 

282

 

R$

-

 

-

Others

US$

1,928

 

4.110

 

7,924

 

US$

-

 

-

Advances from customers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admission rights

US$

102

 

4.110

 

418

 

US$

-

 

-

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantee deposits

US$

1,154

 

4.110

 

4,745

 

US$

987

 

3,880

Debts for the purchase of investments

US$

 

158

 

4.110

 

650

 

US$

 

1,500

 

5,897

Advance for concession of rights

US$

814

 

4.110

 

3,344

 

US$

805

 

3,166

Provision for contingencies

US$

700

 

4.110

 

2,877

 

US$

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

29. Other financial statement information (continued)

 

f) Foreign currency assets and liabilities (continued)

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

Type and amount of foreign

currency

Current exchange rate  Ps. 

Amount in local currency

Pesos

 

Type and amount of foreign

currency

 

 

Amount in local currency Pesos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties

Gs.

-

-

 

-

 

Gs.

2,191,211

 

 

17,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US$

US$

609,597

 

 

2,505,438

 

US$

346,660

 

 

1,362,720

R$

R$

165,196

 

 

414,638

 

R$

172

 

 

94

53

 

 

318

 

39

 

 

188

Bs.

Bs.

159,645

 

 

95,411

 

Bs.

71,245

 

 

38,968

Gs.  

Gs.

12,240,673

 

 

12,400

 

Gs.

2,201,419

 

 

17,682

UYU

UYU

132

 

 

39

 

UYU

-

 

 

-

Total Liabilities

 

 

 

Ps.

3,028,244

 

 

 

 

Ps.

1,419,652

 

 

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29.          Other financial statement information (continued)

 

                g)  Other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items

Operating

 

Cost of sales and development of properties

Cost of lease and service offices, shopping centers, hotels, consumer

Selling

Administrative

 

Total

for the year ended

June 30, 2011

 

Total

for the year ended

June 30, 2010

 

Total

for the year ended

June 30,

2009

Directors’ fees

Ps.

-

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

55,327

Ps.

55,327

Ps.

51,653

Ps.

21,247

Fees and payments for services

 

644  

 

 

9,521

 

5,338

 

39,556

 

55,059

 

75,097

 

54,071

Salaries and wages and social security contributions

 

39,843  

71

 

67,250

 

22,856

 

84,432

 

214,452

 

211,681

 

153,708

Taxes, rates and contributions

 

2,962

305

 

4,175

 

30,245

 

35,622

 

73,309

 

55,791

 

60,206

Gross sales tax

 

-

-

 

-

 

28,633

 

-

 

28,633

 

58,892  

 

10,485

Office and administrative expenses

 

2,500

369

 

4,982

 

250

 

9,501

 

17,602

 

14,296 

 

13,556

Bank commissions and expenses

 

43

-

 

-

 

-

 

6,178

 

6,221

 

6,807

 

2,469

Depreciation and amortization

 

8,576

15

 

175,250

 

1,186

 

5,220

 

190,247

 

177,643

 

119,939

Vehicle and travelling expenses

 

2,878

1

 

641

 

782

 

4,715

 

9,017

 

10,368

 

6,434

Spare parts and repairs

 

5,788

-

 

-

 

-

 

176

 

5,964

 

6,973

 

4,275

Insurance

 

996

14

 

1,155

 

-

 

2,308

 

4,473

 

5,793

 

4,785

Employees’ maintenance

 

2,629

-

 

13,748

 

793

 

3,578

 

20,748

 

19,334

 

12,589

Commissions and property sales charges

 

1,101  

64

 

10,407

 

9,882

 

1,204

 

22,658

 

55,611

 

50,313

(Recovery) Change for contingencies for lawsuits

 

-

-

 

2,755

 

-

 

-

 

2,755

 

(2,678)  

 

1,727

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

-

-

 

-

 

7,264

 

-

 

7,264

 

30,571

 

69,599

Unrecovered expenses

 

-

-

 

25,117

 

217

 

-

 

25,334

 

23,585

 

6,233

Maintenance of building

 

-

4,593

 

36,067

 

-

 

1,032

 

41,692

 

38,307

 

20,573

Surveillance

 

-

404

 

-

 

-

 

2,245

 

2,649

 

2,106

 

1,322

Costs of units available

 

-

-

 

1,154

 

-

 

 

 

1,154

 

-

 

-

Selling expenses

 

111

-

 

-

 

1,512

 

-

 

1,623

 

-

 

-

Freights

 

98

-

 

-

 

1,426

 

-

 

1,524

 

-

 

-

Exports expenses

 

-

-

 

-

 

186

 

-

 

186

 

-

 

-

Withholdings exports

 

-

-

 

-

 

3,242

 

-

 

3,242

 

-

 

-

Livestock expenses (1)

 

12,021

-

 

-

 

1,177

 

-

 

13,198

 

11,173

 

7,545

Dairy farm expenses (2)

 

15,761

-

 

-

 

614

 

-

 

16,375

 

12,518

 

11,932

Agricultural expenses (3)

 

208,855

-

 

-

 

44,517

 

-

 

253,372

 

156,515

 

176,299

Feedlot expenses

 

14,352

-

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

14,352

 

-

 

-

Silo expenses

 

-

-

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

25

Agropecuaria Anta S.A. (ex Agropecuaria Cervera S. A.) expenses

 

-  

-

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

11,828

 

6,361

FyO expenses

 

616

-

 

-

 

18

 

10

 

644

 

123

 

82

Other

 

5,974  

4

 

14,623

 

3,594

 

4,872

 

29,067

 

31,534

 

14,296

Lease of machinery and equipment

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-  

 

109

Safety and hygiene expenses

 

1,168

-

 

-

 

-

 

40

 

1,208

 

692

 

39

Advertising expenses

 

-

-

 

-

 

12,475

 

-

 

12,475

 

27,769

 

13,610

Total for the year ended June 30, 2011

Ps.

326,916

5,840

Ps.

366,845

Ps.

176,207

Ps.

256,016

Ps.

1,131,824

 

 

 

 

Total for the year ended June 30, 2010

Ps.

218,215

Ps.

14,004

Ps.

402,631

Ps.

219,454

Ps.

239,678

 

 

Ps.

 

1,093,982

 

Total for the year ended June 30, 2009

Ps..

223,254

8,127

 Ps.

265,302

Ps.

212,482

Ps.

134,664

 

 

 

 

Ps. 843,829

                                 

(1)    Includes cattle food and additives, lodging, animal heath and others.

(2)    Includes cattle food and additives, animal heath and others.

(3)    Includes seeds, agrichemical, irrigation, services hired, land leases and others.

 

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Banco Hipotecario S.A.

Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and 2010

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Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

F – 157

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Banco Hipotecario S.A.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Banco Hipotecario S.A. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Bank”) as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of income, of changes in shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three twelve-month periods in the period ended June 30, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

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

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Banco Hipotecario S.A. and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three twelve-month periods in the period ended June 30, 2011 in conformity with accounting rules prescribed by the Banco Central de la República Argentina (the “BCRA”).

 The Bank’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differs in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. Such differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements, as well as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements include solely a reconciliation of net income and shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP. Pursuant to Item 17 of Form 20-F, this reconciliation does not include disclosure of all information that would be required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of the SEC. Information relating to the nature and effect of the differences between accounting rules prescribed by the BCRA and U.S. GAAP is presented in Note 32 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Price Waterhouse & Co S.R.L.

 

Marcelo Trama

Partner

 

 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

August 10, 2011, except for notes 32 and 34 as to which the date is December 23, 2011

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

Ps.

197,114

 

Ps.

129,122

Banks and correspondents

 

716,694

 

 

683,657

 

 

913,808

 

 

812,779

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and corporate securities (Note 7)

 

2,344,629

 

 

3,329,736

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans (Note 8)

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans

 

1,642,936

 

 

1,851,651

Other loans

 

4,711,966

 

 

2,908,358

 

 

6,354,902

 

 

4,760,009

Plus: Accrued interest receivable

 

41,960

 

 

42,672

Less: Allowance for loan losses (Note 9)

 

(215,297)

 

 

(171,303)

 

 

6,181,565

 

 

4,631,378

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables from financial transactions (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral receivable under repurchase agreements

 

28,169

 

 

-

Amounts receivable under derivative financial instruments (Note 19)

 

 

798,397

 

 

 

869,929

Loans in trust pending securitization

 

31,839

 

 

45,477

Amounts receivable under reverse repurchase agreements of government and corporate securities

 

 

204,031

 

 

 

63,620

Other (Note 10)

 

877,144

 

 

870,721

 

 

1,949,580

 

 

1,849,747

Plus: Accrued interest receivable

 

11,678

 

 

9,664

Less: Allowance for Other receivables from financial transactions

 

(73,873)

 

 

(59,330)

 

 

1,887,385

 

 

1,800,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in other companies

 

4,066

 

 

4,066

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous receivables (Note 11)

 

547,317

 

 

514,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank premises and equipment (Note 12)

 

99,457

 

 

112,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous assets (Note 13)

 

39,694

 

 

22,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets (Note 12)

 

83,181

 

 

56,209

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items pending allocation

 

1,699

 

 

1,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

Ps.

12,102,801

 

Ps.

11,284,071

 

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

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET – (Continued)
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

June 30

 

2011

 

2010

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

Checking accounts

Ps.

116,115

 

Ps.

106,617

Saving accounts

 

433,418

 

 

313,553

Time deposits

 

4,479,516

 

 

3,910,517

Other deposit accounts

 

80,345

 

 

60,009

 

 

5,109,394

 

 

4,390,696

Plus: Accrued interest payable

 

113,378

 

 

54,504

 

 

5,222,772

 

 

4,445,200

Other liabilities from financial transactions

 

 

 

 

 

Other banks and international entities (Note 16)

 

200,002

 

 

20,194

Bonds (Note 17)

 

1,847,234

 

 

2,336,525

Argentine Central Bank

 

12,518

 

 

17,130

Amounts payable under derivative financial instruments (Note 19)

 

675,459

 

 

819,500

Borrowings under repurchase agreements collateralized by government securities (Note 15)

 

 

207,656

 

 

 

-

Obligation to return securities acquired under reverse repurchase agreements of government and private securities

 

 

2,280

 

 

 

71,396

Collections and other transactions on behalf of third parties

 

21,999

 

 

22,212

Other

 

151,520

 

 

254,760

 

 

3,118,668

 

 

3,541,717

Plus: Accrued interest payable

 

23,398

 

 

26,254

 

 

3,142,066

 

 

3,567,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Taxes

 

46,120

 

 

21,948

Sundry creditors (Note 21)

 

312,753

 

 

82,244

Other (Note 21)

 

87,917

 

 

39,618

 

 

446,790

 

 

143,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserve for contingencies (Note 14)

 

153,133

 

 

226,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items pending allocation

 

3,669

 

 

1,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest  

 

66,274

 

 

37,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

9,034,704

 

 

8,422,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

1,463,365

 

 

1,428,900

Treasury stock

 

54,149

 

 

105,091

Paid in capital

 

834

 

 

-

Inflation adjustment on common stock

 

699,601

 

 

683,124

Reserves

 

476,524

 

 

437,461

Retained earnings

 

373,624

 

 

207,090

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

3,068,097

 

 

2,861,666

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Ps.

12,102,801

 

Ps.

11,284,071

 

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

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Financial income

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on loans and other receivables from financial transactions

Ps.

906,992

Ps.

718,233

Ps.

938,895

Income from government and corporate securities.

 

510,711

 

504,019

 

75,037

Other

 

2,786

 

57

 

2,227

 

 

1,420,489

 

1,222,309

 

1,016,159

Financial expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on deposits and other liabilities from financial transactions

 

667,804

 

614,166

 

573,582

Contributions and taxes on financial income

 

80,259

 

47,424

 

41,726

 

 

748,063

 

661,590

 

615,308

Provision for loan losses (Note 9)

 

110,141

 

100,150

 

209,844

Income from services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance premiums

 

254,956

 

106,748

 

107,946

Commissions (Note 22)

 

398,351

 

244,336

 

168,570

Other (Note 22)

 

169,848

 

125,036

 

112,337

 

 

823,155

 

476,120

 

388,853

Expenses for services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance claims

 

43,287

 

14,528

 

10,517

Commissions (Note 22)

 

121,499

 

122,394

 

105,612

Contributions and taxes on income from services

 

17,872

 

11,940

 

11,117

 

 

182,658

 

148,862

 

127,246

Administrative expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and social security contributions

 

485,546

 

276,977

 

222,559

Advertising expenses

 

63,038

 

37,264

 

7,880

Value added tax and other taxes

 

42,015

 

26,559

 

19,757

Directors’ and Syndics’ fees

 

15,842

 

11,150

 

8,965

Fees for administrative services

 

112,535

 

75,402

 

77,249

Maintenance and repairs

 

18,603

 

16,213

 

9,657

Electricity and communications

 

26,872

 

27,255

 

18,794

Depreciation of bank premises and equipment....

 

14,065

 

13,616

 

14,366

Rent

 

17,661

 

15,379

 

14,197

Other

 

123,052

 

63,551

 

62,847

 

 

919,229

 

563,366

 

456,271

Net income (loss) from financial transactions

Ps.

283,553

Ps.

224,461

Ps.

(3,657)

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

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME – (Continued)
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous income

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penalty interest

 

30,950

 

9,817

 

11,269

Loans recoveries

 

141,967

 

87,382

 

125,612

Other (Note 23)

 

21,489

 

15,677

 

33,224

 

 

194,406

 

112,876

 

170,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for other contingencies and miscellaneous receivables

 

66,845

 

49,752

 

44,671

Other (Note 23)

 

151,294

 

62,835

 

56,282

 

 

218,139

 

112,587

 

100,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and Non-controlling interest

 

259,820

 

224,750

 

65,495

Income taxes (Note 25)

 

28,021

 

24,351

 

11,512

Non-controlling interest

 

(13,382)

 

(1,470)

 

(3,520)

Net income for the period

 

218,417

 

198,929

 

50,463

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

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

Common stock
(Note 27)

 

Paid in capital
 (Note 27)

 

 

Treasury stock
 (Note 27)

Inflation adjustment of common stock
(Note 27)

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total shareholders´ equity

Legal
(Note 27)

Voluntary
(Note 27)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2008

Ps.

1,500,000

Ps.

-

Ps.

-

Ps.

717,115

Ps.

143,912

Ps.

-

Ps.

290,707

Ps.

2,651,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings distribution approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2009 – Legal Reserve

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

253,996

 

-

 

(253,996)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting 243 held on January 21, 2009

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(39,460)

 

(39,460)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury stock (Note 27.a.)

 

(71,100)

 

 

 

105,091

 

(33,991)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

50,463

 

50,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2009

Ps.

1,428,900

Ps.

-

Ps.

105,091

Ps.

683,124

Ps.

397,908

Ps.

-

Ps.

47,714

Ps.

2,662,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings distribution approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 30, 2010 – Legal Reserve

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

39,553

 

-

 

(39,553)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the period

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

198,929

 

198,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2010

Ps.

1,428,900

Ps.

-

Ps.

105,091

Ps.

683,124

Ps.

437,461

Ps.

-

Ps.

207,090

Ps.

2,861,666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings distribution approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 13, 2011 – Legal Reserve

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

39,063

 

-

 

(52,438)

 

(13,375)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales of treasury stocks (Note 27.a.)

 

34,465

 

834

 

(50,942)

 

16,477

 

 

 

 

 

555

 

1,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the period

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

218,417

 

218,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2011

Ps.

1,463,365

Ps.

834

Ps.

54,149

Ps.

699,601

Ps.

476,524

Ps.

-

Ps.

373,624

Ps.

3,068,097

                                 

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

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

Ps.

218,417

Ps.

198,929

Ps.

50,463

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by Cash Flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses and for contingencies and miscellaneous receivables, net of reversals

 

 

176,986

 

 

149,902

 

 

254,515

Net gain on investment government securities

 

(23,324)

 

(151,380)

 

(52,145)

Gain on derivative financial instruments

 

(51,569)

 

(48,655)

 

(43,550)

Depreciation and amortization

 

34,863

 

28,433

 

26,937

Net gain on sale of premises and equipment and miscellaneous assets

 

 

(3,721)

 

 

(1,599)

 

 

(16,581)

Net Indexing (CER and CVS) of loans and deposits

 

81,053

 

45,935

 

89,626

Net Interest and indexing (CER) of borrowings and compensations from Argentine Central Bank

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

36,766

Non-controlling interest

 

13,382

 

1,470

 

3,520

Net change in trading investments

 

(944,799)

 

(481,200)

 

(581,347)

Net reverse repurchase agreements of government and corporate securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

207,041

Net change in other assets

 

(128,346)

 

386,164

 

(1,086,227)

Net change in other liabilities

 

14,749

 

(1,323,655)

 

(186,617)

Net cash (used in) operating activities

 

(612,309)

 

(1,195,656)

 

(1,297,599)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase)/Decrease in loans, net

 

(2,060,769)

 

(1,151,335)

 

17,681

Proceeds from securitization of consumer loans

 

515,901

 

762,120

 

-

Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities

 

553,615

 

556,126

 

535,131

Payment for the Tarshop S.A. acquisition net of cash acquired

 

(89,352)

 

-

 

-

Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities

 

1,421,741

 

233,217

 

-

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

 

21,635

 

1,570

 

4,887

Purchases of premises and equipment, miscellaneous and intangible assets

 

 

(86,415)

 

 

(33,856)

 

 

(33,552)

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

276,356

 

367,842

 

524,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in deposits, net

 

718,698

 

1,023,776

 

1,458,835

Principal payments on bonds, notes, and other debts

 

(532,467)

 

(612,894)

 

(221,987)

(Decrease)/Increase in borrowings, net

 

223,331

 

(116,139)

 

36,443

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

409,562

 

294,743

 

1,273,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

73,609

 

(533,071)

 

499,839

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

 

812,779

 

1,227,901

 

647,691

Effect of foreign exchange changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

27,420

 

117,949

 

80,371

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

Ps.

913,808

Ps.

812,779

Ps.

1,227,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

Ps.

56,018

Ps.

31,720

Ps.

27,588

Cash paid for presumptive minimum income tax

 

19,855

 

19,944

 

18,765

Non-cash transactions involving securitizations

 

25,795

 

38,106

 

-

             

 

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

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

1.     General 

a. Description of business

Banco Hipotecario S.A. (herein after referred to as the “Bank” or “BHSA”), is a commercial bank, organized under the laws of Argentina.

The Bank historically has provided general banking services, focused on individual residential mortgage loans and construction-project loans directly to customers as well as indirectly through selected banks and other financial intermediaries throughout Argentina. In 2004, as part of its business diversification strategy, the Bank resumed the mortgage lending and expanded its product offerings, beginning to offer personal loans, credit card loans and also engaging in mortgage loan securitizations, mortgage loan servicing, other corporate loans and mortgage-related insurance in connection with its lending activities.

b. Basis of presentation  

The consolidated financial statements of the Bank have been prepared in accordance with the rules of Banco Central de la República Argentina (“Argentine Central Bank” or “BCRA”) which prescribes the accounting reporting and disclosure requirements for banks and financial institutions in Argentina (“Argentine Banking GAAP”). These rules differ in certain respects from generally accepted accounting principles in Argentina (“Argentine GAAP”) applicable to enterprises in general. The significant differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and Argentine GAAP are described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. Argentine Banking GAAP and Argentine GAAP also differ in certain significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Such differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements, as well as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These consolidated financial statements include solely a reconciliation of net income and shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP. Pursuant to Item 17 of Form 20-F, this reconciliation does not include disclosure of all information that would be required by U.S. GAAP and Regulation S-X of the SEC. See Note 32 for details.

Certain disclosures required by the Argentine Banking GAAP have not been presented herein since they are not required under U.S. GAAP or the SEC and are not considered to be relevant to the accompanying consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

Certain reclassifications of prior years information have been made to conform to current year presentation. Such reclassifications do not have a significant impact on the Bank financial statements.

c. Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bank and its subsidiaries over which the Bank has effective control. The percentages directly or indirectly held in those companies’ capital stock as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

Issuing Company

June 30,

2011

2010

BHN Sociedad de Inversión Sociedad Anónima

99.99%

99.99%

BHN Seguros Generales Sociedad Anónima

99.98%

99.98%

BHN Vida Sociedad Anónima

99.98%

99.98%

BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización Sociedad Anónima

70.00%

70.00%

Tarshop S.A. (Note 30)

80.00%

-

BH Valores Sociedad de Bolsa SA

100.00%

100.00%

Under the stock purchase agreement dated March 10, 2011 the International Finance Corporation (IFC) sold its equity share of 20% in BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A. equivalent to 12,500,000 shares, to the Bank (17.5%) and the rest to public investors (2.5%). The transaction is subject to the BCRA’s approval. As a result, the Bank’s new shareholding in BACS’s capital stock will rise from 70% to 87.5%. The purchase price was fixed at US$ 4.4 million. A payment of US$ 0.9 million was made upon signing the stock purchase agreement. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, this transaction is pending of approval by the BCRA, and as such the Bank as recorded the payment of US$ 0.9 million in March 30, 2011 under “Miscellaneous assets”.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 
1.                   General (continued)

On August 30, 2010, the Financial and Exchange Institutions Superintendency of the Argentine Central Bank gave its consent to the purchase of Tarshop shares, which price was paid in two installments. The first one on December 29, 2009 (20%) and the last one on September 13, 2010 (80%). As of June 30, 2011 the balance sheet of the Bank include the accounts of Tarshop, and the Statement of income comprises 10 months of results for such business combination. See note 30.

All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

d. Presentation of financial statements in constant argentine pesos      

The financial statements have been adjusted for inflation in conformity with the guidelines set in Communication “A” 551 of the Argentine Central Bank up to the financial year ended December 31, 1994, and prepared in accordance with the standards laid down by CONAU 1 Circular. As from January 1, 1995, and according to the authorization accorded by Resolution N° 388 of the Argentine Central Bank's Superintendency of Financial and Exchange Institutions, the Bank discontinued the adjustment for inflation of its financial statements until December 31, 2001. As from January 1, 2002, as a result of the application of Communication “A” 3702 which established the repeal of any legal and regulatory rule that did not allow companies to restate their accounting balances at period-end currency values, the Bank resumed the application of the adjustment for inflation in accordance with the rules issued in due time by the Argentine Central Bank using the adjustment coefficient derived from the domestic wholesale price index published by the National Statistics and Census Institute (INDEC). Furthermore, it has been considered that the accounting measurements derived from the changes in the purchasing power of the currency between December 31, 1994 and 2001 are stated in the currency value as of the latter date.

 

On March 25, 2003, the Executive Branch issued Decree 664 establishing that the financial statements for years ending as from that date are to be stated in nominal currency. Consequently, in accordance with Communication “A” 3921 of the BCRA, the restatement of the financial statements was discontinued as from March 1, 2003.

2. Comprehensive financial debt restructuring

The financial debt restructuring process resulting from the significant adverse changes that took place in Argentina in 2002, which affected the Bank’s balance sheet and financial position, ended on December 29, 2003. On that date, the term for receiving exchange offers expired and the Bank accepted all existing validly offered securities in view of compliance with the conditions for the Bank’s exchange offers and the simultaneous restructuring of all its outstanding debt with bank creditors. On January 14, 2004, the total final principal on validly offered securities of Ps. 2,662,242, representing approximately 93% of the total principal on the outstanding securities existing at that date, was settled.

 

After January 14, 2004, the settlement date of the transaction, the Bank continued to exchange negotiable obligations with holders adhering to the offering late. The outstanding face value of the obligations exchanged amounted to US$ 8,995 thousand and Euro 10,695 thousand.

 

At the date of these financial statements, the Bank honored the total amount of amortization and interest according to the contractual terms.

3. Exposure to the Public Sector

As of June 30, 2011, the Bank maintains the following government-related assets:

 

a)       Government securities for Ps. 642,581  (excluding securities issued by Argentine Central Bank).

b)       Loans to the national, provincial and municipal governments for Ps. 50,888.

c)       Other receivables for financial transactions for Ps. 50,944 of which Ps. 22,775 corresponds to SISVIAL Financial Trust’s debt securities and Ps. 28,169  corresponds to repurchase transaction of government securities.

 

The net exposure to the Public Sector, without considering liquid assets in BCRA accounts, amounts to Ps. 744,413 and Ps. 2,286,997 at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

3. Exposure to the Public Sector (continued)

Communication “A” 4546 dated July 9, 2006, stated that, as from July 1, 2007, exposure to the Public Sector may not exceed 35% of total assets as of the last day of the previous month.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the Bank’s exposure to the public sector represents 6.2% and 20.2% of its total assets, respectively.

4.     Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

4.1. Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities

Foreign currency assets and liabilities are translated at the prevailing exchange rate at period-end. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into pesos at the prevailing exchange rates on the date of transaction settlement. Foreign currency transactions net gains or losses are recorded within “Financial income” or “Financial expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

 

4.2. Government and Corporate Securities

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 securities classified as "Holdings booked at fair value", "Investment in listed corporate securities" and "Securities issued by the BCRA" with volatility published by the BCRA, have been recorded at quoted market prices.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, securities classified as “Holdings booked at cost plus return” and “Securities issued by the BCRA” with no volatility published by the BCRA, except Secured Bonds and Discount Bonds as of June 30, 2010, have been recorded at their acquisition cost subject to an exponential increase based on their internal rate of return.

 

As of June 30, 2010, “Secured Bonds” issued by the Fiduciary Fund for Provincial Development received within the framework of Decree 1579/02, Ministry of Economy Technical Pronouncement 539/02 and complementary rules, were recorded at the higher of (i) the market value as of the measurement date and (ii) the book value as of the end of the preceding month, net of accrued interest and CER adjustment and accumulated collections received for such bonds.

 

As of June 30, 2010, Discount Bonds exchanged as part of the sovereign debt restructuring process have been recorded at the lower of (i) the aggregate nominal cash flow until maturity under the issuance conditions for the new securities and (ii) the book value of the securities offered, which is equivalent to the present value of the Secured Bonds (BOGAR 2018).

4.3. Loans

The portfolio of performing loans and loans with 90 days or less past due, has been recorded at principal amounts, net of amortization, adjusted by CER (Reference Stabilization Index), and CVS (Adjustment Salary Variation Index), where applicable, plus accrued interest and net of allowance for loan losses.

 

Other loans to the public sector as of June 30, 2010, were recorded at their net book value as of January 31, 2009, net of contra accounts and financial services collected after that date. As of June 30, 2011, those loans were recorded at cost plus interest accrued based on their internal rate of return, taking as cost their book value as of December 31, 2010.

 

Loans to the non-financial private sector originally granted in foreign currency prior to December 2001 have been converted into pesos at the exchange rate of Ps. 1.00 per US dollar, as established by Law 25561, Decree 214 and complementary rules and amendments. Since February 3, 2002, the CER and CVS have been applied to the amount of those loans and maximum rates have been established, depending on the borrower.

 

Law 25796 established the elimination of the CVS since April 2004.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

4.                    Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

4.3. Loans (continued)

 

4.4. Interest accruals and adjustments of principal amounts (CER and CVS)

 

In general lending and certain borrowing transactions in local and foreign currency, interest is recognized on a compounded basis, which provides for an increasing effective rate over the life of the loan. Interest accruals for loans past due more than 90 days, were discontinued.

 

Adjustments of principal amounts from the application of the CER and CVS, were accrued as established by BCRA regulations.

Interest is recognized on a cash basis on past due loans of more than 90 days, after reducing the balance of accrued interest.

4.5. Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank provides for estimated future possible losses on loans and the related accrued interest through the establishment of an allowance for loan losses. The allowance charged to expense is determined by management based upon loan classification, actual loss experience, current and expected economic conditions, delinquency aging, and an evaluation of potential losses in the current loan portfolio. Specific attention is given to loans with evidence that may negatively affect the Bank´s ability to recover the loan and accrued interest.

4.6. Mortgage Related Insurance

The Bank records provisions for incurred but not reported insurance claims and pending insurance claims based on historical loss experience. The Bank provides property damage, life and unemployment insurance for its mortgage loan customers as well as for debtors of loans which the Bank services. Income from insurance premiums is recognized as it is charged as a component of the monthly loan installment under “Income from services” in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.

The Bank has set up a reserve for incurred but not reported and pending insurance claims for Ps.1,181 and 1,181 as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Bank discontinues accruing insurance premiums for individual loans when the related loan is over 90 days past due.

4.7. Loans in trust pending securitization

 

The Bank has executed various financial trust agreements under which it has transferred the fiduciary ownership of certain of its mortgage loans to other financial entities as trustees for the benefit of trust. Once the mortgage loans have been transferred, the trust fund issues the corresponding debt securities and certificates of participation and remits the proceeds to the Bank. The Bank may also retain an ownership interest in the trust in the form of debt securities or certificates of participation.

 

These receivables, corresponding to pesified mortgage loans registered in the name of the trustee, are recorded as an asset of the Bank, since the trustee has not issued the corresponding debt securities and certificates participation, and therefore the Bank maintains the dual roles of trustor and sole beneficiary.

4.8. Derivative Financial Instruments

Currency swaps are recorded on the basis of the net asset or liability derived from the accrual of amount receivable in Euros or US dollar, minus the accrual of interest payable in US dollar or Euros (both derived from the current coupon of the swap).

Credit currency swap are recorded on the basis of the net asset or liability position derived from variations in the underlying assets. In addition, the Bank creates provisions for these transactions when the value stated above exceeds their fair value, as requested by the BCRA for this credit currency swap.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.8. Derivative Financial Instruments (continued)

4.              Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Interest rate swaps to hedge exposure against interest rate risk attached to liabilities and assets are recorded on the basis of the net asset or liability derived from the accrual of interest receivable (on a fixed interest rate basis) minus the accrual of interest payable (on a variable interest rate basis), both derived from the current coupon of the swap.

Forward transactions have been recorded, under “Other Receivables from Financial Brokerage” and / or “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, as the case may be, by the difference between the agreed foreign currency exchange rate and the spot exchange rate at the end of the period.

Future contracts buy or sell foreign currency is recorded at fair value.  The settlement of these contracts is carried on a daily basis for the difference, if any, between the closing price of the underlying asset and the closing price or value of the underlying asset corresponding to the previous day.

Changes in these values, for all derivative instruments, are recognized as a gain or loss under the caption “Financial Income – Interest on loans and other receivables from financial transactions” or “Financial Expenses – Interest on deposits and other liabilities from financial transactions”, respectively.

4.9. Securitizations of Loans

The Bank accounted for the transfer of loans to trusts and the issuance of mortgage bonds, as a sale and recorded its retained interest in the securitization trusts at their principal amounts. A gain or loss is recognized for the difference between the cash proceeds received and the principal balance of the loans underlying the bonds sold. Retained interests relating to certificates of participation are adjusted on a monthly basis to reflect the net results of the Bank's residual interest in the trusts.

The certificates of participation have been recorded according to the equity method of accounting, written down, if applicable, to reflect any allowances for impairment. In addition, debt securities issued by the trust are recorded at face value, adjusted by CER, when applicable, plus accrued interest, written down, if applicable, to reflect any allowances for impairment and less the negative amount of the equity method applied to the certificates of participation, when applicable.

4.10. Investments in Other Companies

Investments in Other Companies include equity interest in companies where a Non-controlling interest is held.

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, the equity method is used to account for investments where a significant influence in the corporate decision making process exists.

Permanent equity investments in companies where corporate decision are not influenced, are accounted for at the lower of cost and the equity method. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 these investments were recorded at cost.

4.11.       Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets

Bank premises and equipment are recorded at cost, adjusted for inflation (as described in Note 1.d), less accumulated depreciation.

Depreciation is computed under the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The estimated useful lives for bank premises and equipment are as follows:

Buildings

50 years

Furniture and fixtures

10 years

Machinery and equipment

5 years

Other

5 years

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

4.                Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

4.11.       Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets (continued)

The cost of maintenance and repairs of these properties is charged to expense as incurred. The cost of significant renewals and improvements is added to the carrying amount of the respective assets. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statement of income.

The Bank has recorded under “Miscellaneous assets” - properties received in lieu of payment of loans. These assets are initially recognized at the lower of market value or the value of the loan, net of allowances and subsequently, adjusted for inflation (as described in Note 1.d), and depreciation. Depreciation of Miscellaneous assets is also computed under the straight-line method over the estimated useful of the related assets.

4.12.       Intangible Assets, Net

Software expenses as well as start-up costs are carried at cost, adjusted for inflation (as described in Note 1.d), less accumulated amortization. These intangible assets are amortized under the straight-line method over their estimated useful life.

Goodwill arising from the acquisition of 80% interest in Tarshop S.A.'s capital stock is recorded by the difference between the purchase price and the book value of the net assets acquired in accordance with Argentine Central Bank rules. Goodwill is subsequently amortized in a straight line basis over the estimated useful life months.

4.13. Non-controlling interest

The breakdown of supplementary equity interests recorded in “Non-controlling interest” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets is as follows:

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización SA

Ps.

35,609

 

Ps.

37,132

BHN Sociedad de Inversión S.A

 

1

 

 

1

Tarshop S.A

 

30,664

 

 

-

Total

Ps.

66,274

 

Ps.

37,133

4.14. Dismissal indemnities

 

             The disbursements in respect to dismissal indemnities are expensed in the year in which they occur.

4.15. Deposits

Deposits have been valued at their placement value, plus adjustments from application of the CER and accrued interest, when applicable.

4.16. Reserve for contingencies

Reserve for contingencies are recorded when is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Bank records them in Reserve for contingencies, under Liabilities. These reserves cover various items, such as insurance risk, provisions for lawsuits, other contingencies, etc.

The Bank has set up provisions recorded at the present value of the remaining payment for its employees' retirement plans.

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)4.18. Income Tax

 

4.         Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

4.17. Other liabilities from financial transactions

Unsubordinated negotiable obligations have been valued at their residual value plus interests accrued.

The Bank recognizes income tax charges and liabilities on the basis of the tax returns corresponding to each fiscal year at the statutory tax rates. As of June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the corporate tax rate was 35%. Under Argentine Banking GAAP the Bank does not recognize deferred income taxes.

4.19.       Reclassifications

Certain immaterial balances from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2011 presentation.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

4.                      Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

4.20.       Statements of Cash Flows

The consolidated statements of cash flows were prepared using the measurement methods prescribed by the BCRA, but in accordance with the presentation requirements of ASC 230.

For purposes of reporting cash flows, “Cash and cash equivalents” include “Cash and due from banks”.

4.21.       Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the financial statement dates and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates include those required in the accounting of allowances for loan losses and the reserve for contingencies. Since management’s judgment involves making estimates concerning the likelihood of future events, the actual results could differ from those estimates which would have a positive or negative effect on future period results.

5. Summary of differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and Argentine GAAP

 

The Bank’s accounting policies and financial statement presentation generally conform to the rules prescribed by the Argentine Central Bank which prescribes the reporting and disclosure policies for all banks and financial institutions in Argentina. These rules differ in certain respects from Argentine GAAP. The following is a summary of the principal differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and Argentine GAAP:

 

 

a)         Compensation received, per Sections 28 and 29 of National Executive Branch Decree 905/02

 

As of June 30, 2010, the Bank carried under the caption " Government Securities”, government securities arising from the compensation established by Sections 28 and 29 of National Executive Branch Decree 905/02.

 

Under Argentine GAAP, those assets should have been recorded at their fair value net of estimated selling expenses, charging the quotation differences to the results for each period or year, except there is an intent and ability to carry them until maturity, in which case should be recorded at amortized cost.

 

b)         Accounting for income tax according to the deferred tax method

 

The Bank determines income tax at the statutory rate applicable to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of any timing differences between the accounting and taxable results. Under Argentine GAAP, income tax must be recognized according to the deferred tax method.

 

c)         Secured bonds and other government securities

 

As established by Decree 1579/02 the Bank and the Fiduciary Fund for the Provincial Development exchanged loans to the provincial governments for Provincial Secured Bonds (BOGAR) which as of June 30, 2010 have been disclosed under Government and Corporate Securities.

 

As of such date, the Bank recorded the aforementioned assets at the higher value arising from comparing the listed value as of the measurement date and the book value of the preceding month, net of contra accounts and financial services collected since such date. Under Argentine GAAP, those assets should be valued at their quotation values net of estimated selling expenses, charging the quotation differences to the results for each year, except there is a possibility and intention to carry them until maturity.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Bank recorded BOGAR 2018 bonds granted as collateral for the advance payment received from the BCRA, at the value admitted for purposes of setting up guarantees in accordance with the regulations of the BCRA. Under Argentine GAAP, those securities should be valued at their quotation values net of estimated selling expenses.

 

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5. Summary of differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and Argentine GAAP (continued)

 

Discount Bonds are recorded as established in Note 4.2. Under Argentine GAAP, those bonds should be valued at their quotation value less estimated selling expenses.

 

As of June 30, 2010, the Bonds received in exchange for debt as resolved by Joint Resolution 8/2009 and 5/2009 of the Treasury and Finance Secretaries of the Ministry of Economy, BONAR in Argentine Pesos Badlar + 275 bps 2014, classified in “Holdings booked at cost plus return”, have been recorded at cost. This value is increased monthly on the basis of the internal rate of return according to the interest rate which, used as discount, matches the cash flow’s present value with the initial value invested. Under Argentine GAAP, those securities should be recorded at their quoted market prices net of estimated selling expenses.

 

As of June 30, 2011, the Bank recorded BONAR 2017 bonds and BODEN 2015 bonds, as established in note 4.2. Under Argentine GAAP, those bonds should be recorded at their quoted market value less estimated selling expenses.

 

d)         Derivatives 

 

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, derivative instruments are recorded as described in Note 4.8. Under Argentine GAAP, derivative financial instruments must be recorded at fair value.

 

e)         Receivables and debts stemming from refinancing

 

Pursuant to Argentine GAAP, when certain receivables and debts are replaced by others the terms and conditions thereof are substantially different to the original ones, the existing account shall be closed and a new receivable or debt shall be recorded, the accounting measurement thereof shall be made on the best possible estimate of the amount payable or receivable, discounted at a rate that reflects market valuations on the time value of money and the specific risks of such assets and liabilities. Said transactions are valued under Argentine Banking GAAP based on the rates contractually agreed upon and, as the case may be, the risk is measured pursuant to the classification and provisioning criteria specifically set forth.

 

f)          Financial Trusts

 

The financial trust participation certificates have been valued according to the equity method of accounting, net of allowances. In addition, financial trust debt securities have been stated at face value, index-adjusted by applying the CER to the appropriate instruments, plus interest accrued until the end of the period or year, net of allowances, less the negative amount of the Participation Certificates, as the case may be, reported by the Trustee. This criterion differs from Argentine GAAP.

 

g)         Commissions, Interest and Costs related to Loans and Credit Cards

 

Pursuant to Argentine GAAPs, certain captions for commissions, fees, charges and costs incurred in, in relation to the granting of loans and credit cards must be capitalized based in future income generation. This criterion is not applied according to the Argentine Banking GAAP.

 

h)      Ownership interests in other companies and intangible assets

 

The Bank determined the goodwill for the acquisition of 80% of Tarshop SA’s capital stock based on the excess of the acquisition cost over the equity value of such ownership interest and made the related adjustments between the Argentine GAAP and Argentine Banking GAAP such as deferred tax and allowances for loan losses. Under Argentine GAAP, Goodwill should reflect the difference between the acquisition cost of said ownership interest and the holding percentage over the amount of the net assets valued at fair value.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

6. Restricted Assets

Certain of the Bank's assets are pledged or restricted from use under various agreements. The following assets were restricted at each balance sheet date:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Banco Hipotecario S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits in U$S as collateral for the currency swap transactions

Ps.

66,253

 

Ps.

91,121

Deposits in securities issued by the BCRA as collateral for OCT transactions

 

52,088

 

 

71,286

Deposits in pesos as collateral for visa credit card transactions

 

25,378

 

 

19,910

 

Ps.

143,719

 

Ps.

182,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tarshop S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

Government securities as collateral for leases

Ps.

405

 

Ps.

-

Certificates of participation in Financial Trusts granted as commercial pledge for a loan received

 

30,298

 

 

-

Time deposits pledged for tax obligations arising from Financial Trusts

 

3,043

 

 

-

Deposits in pesos related to Financial Trusts transactions

 

7,116

 

 

 

 

Ps.

40,862

 

Ps.

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

Bogar 2018 Bonds and Mortgage loans as collateral for the advance received from BCRA

Ps.

14,782

 

Ps.

22,558

Securities issued by the BCRA as collateral for OCT transactions

 

740

 

 

-

 

Ps.

15,522

 

Ps.

22,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

BH Valores Sociedad de Bolsa S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires SA’s share pledged on behalf of Chubb Argentina de Seguros S.A

Ps.

4,000

 

Ps.

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

Ps.

204,103

 

Ps.

208,875

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

7. Government and Corporate securities

Government and Corporate Securities held by the Bank consist of the following balances:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Holding booked at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

Government securities denominated in pesos

 

126,350

 

 

257,864

Government securities denominated in US$

 

419,592

 

 

-

 

Ps.

545,942

 

Ps.

257,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holding booked at cost plus return

 

 

 

 

 

Boden 2012 Bonds

 

-

 

 

1,664,742

Bonar 2014 Bonds

 

-

 

 

171,461

Discount Bonds

 

26,650

 

 

27,171

Bogar 2018 Bonds

 

12,853

 

 

76,431

Boden 2015 Bonds

 

30,681

 

 

-

Bonar 2017 Bonds

 

7,710

 

 

-

Other Bonds

 

18,745

 

 

18,767

 

Ps.

96,639

 

Ps.

1,958,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in listed corporate securities

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate securities denominated in pesos (a)

 

139,910

 

 

72,240

Corporate securities denominated in US

 

2,001

 

 

1,174

 

Ps.

141,911

 

Ps.

73,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities issued by the BCRA

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted bills and notes issued by the BCRA

 

799,043

 

 

237,425

Unquoted bills and notes issued by the BCRA

 

761,094

 

 

802,477

 

Ps.

1,560,137

 

Ps.

1,039,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowances

Ps

-

 

Ps

(16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

Ps.

2,344,629

 

Ps.

3,329,736

(a)     As of June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 114,102 related to investments of Tarshop S.A.

             As of June 30, 2011, Bogar 2018 Bonds, Bonar 2017 Bonds, Boden 2015 Bonds and Securities issued by Argentine Central Bank sold under repurchase agreements amounted to Ps. 698, Ps. 10,731, Ps. 16,740 and Ps. 201,830, respectively and were recorded under the caption “Other Receivables resulting from financial brokerage”.

The bank recorded in their financial statements income from government and corporate securities for an amount of Ps. 510,711 as of June 30, 2011, mainly due to trading operations agreed by the bank, the accrual interest of Bonar 2014 Bonds until the date of their sale, the accrual of interest of the securities issued by the Argentine Central Bank and the sales of Boden 2012 Bonds, BOGAR 2018 Bonds and Bonar 2014 Bonds.

8. Loans

Descriptions of the categories of loans in the accompanying balance sheets include:

·         Mortgage loans:

·         Construction project loans - loans made to various entities for the construction of housing units

 

·         Individual residential mortgage loans - mortgage loans made to individuals to finance the acquisition, construction, completion, enlargement, and/or remodeling of their homes

 

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 
8. Loans (continued)

·         Other loans:

·         Certain financial and non-financial sector loans including loans to credit cardholders and to individuals

·         Public Loans – loans to National Government and Provinces

Under Argentine Central Bank regulations, the Bank must disclose the composition of its loan portfolio by non-financial Public sector, and financial and non-financial private sector. Additionally, the Bank must disclose the type of collateral pledged on non-financial private sector loans. The breakdown of the Bank’s loan portfolio in this regard is as follows:

 

June,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-financial public sector

Ps.

49,913

 

Ps.

56,854

Financial sector

 

59,692

 

 

25,270

Non-financial private sector

 

 

 

 

 

With preferred guarantees (a)

 

1,646,704

 

 

1,855,087

Without preferred guarantees

 

 

 

 

 

Personal loans

 

567,290

 

 

396,356

Credit Card Loans (b)

 

2,156,283

 

 

1,128,946

Overdraft facilities

 

462,569

 

 

527,405

Other loans (c)

 

1,412,451

 

 

770,091

Accrued interest receivable

 

41,960

 

 

42,672

Reserve for loan losses (see Note 9)

 

(215,297)

 

 

(171,303)

Total

Ps.

6,181,565

 

Ps.

4,631,378

(a)       Preferred guarantees include first priority mortgages or pledges, cash, gold or public sector bond collateral, certain collateral held in trust, or certain guarantees by the Argentine government.

(b)       As of June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 571,648 of Tarshop S.A.

(c)       Includes Ps 482,045 and Ps 269,311 of short term loans in pesos, Ps. 240,485 and Ps. 241,798, of short term loans in dollars and Ps. 267,519 and Ps. 57,837 of loans to exporters, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

9. Allowance for loan losses

The activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods presented is as follows:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

Ps.

171,303

 

Ps.

235,713

Other adjustment

 

35,789

 

 

-

Provision charged to income

 

110,141

 

 

100,150

Loans charged off

 

(101,936)

 

 

(164,560)

Balance at end of period

Ps.

215,297

 

Ps.

171,303

(*) Allowances as of the acquisition date related to the acquisition of Tarshop S.A.

10. Other receivables from financial transactions

The breakdown of other receivables from financial transactions, by type of guarantee for the periods indicated, is as follows

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

10. Other receivables from financial transactions (continued)

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Preferred guarantees, including deposits with the

 

 

 

 

 

Argentine Central Bank

Ps.

616,209

 

Ps.

632,347

Unsecured guarantees (1)

 

1,345,049

 

 

1,227,064

Subtotal

 

1,961,258

 

 

1,859,411

Less: Allowance for losses (2)

 

(73,873)

 

 

(59,330)

Total

Ps.

1,887,385

 

Ps.

1,800,081

(1) Includes Ps.798,397 and Ps. 869,929 of Amounts receivable under derivative financial instruments, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010.

(2) As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 includes Ps. 8,574 and Ps. 16,162 of allowances for losses of loans in trust pending securitization.

         The breakdown of the caption “Other” included in the balance sheet is as follows:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated bonds (1)

Ps.

318,403

 

Ps.

307,069

Certificates of participation (Note 20)  

 

290,660

 

 

179,022

Bonds held in the Bank’s portfolio (2).

 

7,385

 

 

103,912

Bonds unquoted

 

115,110

 

 

88,099

Collateral for OTC transactions

 

52,828

 

 

71,286

Other  

 

92,758

 

 

121,333

Total

Ps.

877,144

 

Ps.

870,721

 

(1) Includes Ps. 212,199 and Ps. 199,123 of debt securities related to securitizations made by the bank and described in Note 20, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively..

(2) The Bank carries long-term Negotiable Obligations for Ps. 7,081 and Ps. 65,047 as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, held in its portfolio for purposes of their possible exchange with holders that did not participate in the initial offering.

 

11. Miscellaneous receivables

         Miscellaneous receivables are comprised of the following for the periods indicated:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings, credits and prepaid income tax

Ps.

7,306

 

Ps.

7,521

Receivables from governmental entities

 

109

 

 

494

Recoverable expenses, taxes, and advances to third parties

 

58,631

 

 

40,133

Attachments for non-restructured ON

 

6,506

 

 

24,682

Guarantee deposit (1)

 

69,069

 

 

91,121

Presumptive minimum income – Credit tax (Note 26)

 

164,406

 

 

137,230

Receivables from master servicing activities

 

4,117

 

 

4,336

Other Directors fees

 

3,661

 

 

3,097

Advance payment – Acquisition of Tarshop SA (Note 30)

 

-

 

 

21,074

Advance payment – Acquisition of BACS’ shares (Note 1.c)

 

3,600

 

 

-

Loans to Bank staff

 

109,853

 

 

93,083

Other

 

125,776

 

 

95,277

Subtotal

 

553,034

 

 

518,048

Less: Allowance for collection risks

 

(5,717)

 

 

(3,702)

Total

Ps.

547,317

 

Ps.

514,346

 


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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

11. Miscellaneous receivables (continued)

 

(1) As of June 30, 2011 guarantee deposits comprised Ps. 69,069 (in US$) granted as collateral to deposit securing financial agreements. As of June 30, 2010 these deposits comprised Ps. 91,121 (in US$). The decrease in the guarantee deposits was mainly due to the amortization of the notional amount of derivatives financial instruments collateralized by cash.

 

12. Bank Premises and Equipment and Intangible Assets

 

             The book values of major categories of bank premises and equipment and total accumulated depreciation as of the periods indicated are as follows:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and buildings

Ps.

106,679

 

Ps.

122,969

Furniture and fixtures

 

31,471

 

 

26,686

Machinery and equipment

 

93,558

 

 

74,507

Other

 

11,199

 

 

3,175

Accumulated depreciation

 

(143,450)

 

 

(115,178)

Total

Ps.

99,457

 

Ps.

112,159

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, as of the end of periods indicated are as follows:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Third parties fees, re-engineering, restructuring and capitalized software costs

 

56,077

 

 

56,209

Goodwill (Note 30) (*)

 

27,104

 

 

-

Total

Ps.

83,181

 

Ps.

56,209

           

 

(*) Goodwill is related to the acquisition of Tarshop, which has been allocated to the Credit card segment- Tarshop.

 

13. Miscellaneous assets

             Miscellaneous assets consists of the following as of the end of each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properties held for sale

Ps.

31,954

 

Ps.

14,195

Assets leased to others

 

12,220

 

 

4,862

Other

 

10,259

 

 

10,811

Accumulated depreciation

 

(14,739)

 

 

(7,703)

Total

Ps.

39,694

 

Ps.

22,165

14.    Reserve for contingencies

The reserve for contingencies as of the end of each period is as follows:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Contingencies (1)  

Ps.

79,401

 

Ps.

90,329

Incurred but not reported and pending insurance claims (2)

 

1,181

 

 

1,181

Contingency risks (4)  

 

40,767

 

 

38,558

Tax Provision

 

25,077

 

 

10,643

Bonds subject to lawsuits (3)  

 

6,707

 

 

85,612

Total

Ps.

153,133

 

Ps.

226,323

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

14.    Reserve for contingencies (continued)

(1) Includes legal contingencies and expected legal fees.
(2) As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, it is composed of: Debts to insured for Ps. 1,181 (outstanding claims for Ps. 559 and IBNR for Ps. 622).
(3) Includes Negotiable obligations past due whose holders did not enter to the comprehensive financial debt restructuring mentioned in note 2. During the period ended June 30, 2011 the Bank has compensated a major part of this liability with the bond’s held in the Bank’s portfolio mentioned in note 10.
(4) Comprised of:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retirement plans

Ps.

29,396

 

Ps.

30,531

Others

 

11,371

 

 

8,027

Total

Ps.

40,767

 

Ps.

38,558

15. Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions - Borrowings under repurchase agreements collateralized by government securities

The amounts outstanding corresponding to the Borrowings under repurchase agreements collateralized by government securities, as of the end of the twelve month periods are as follows:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase agreements collateralized by securities issued by the BCRA

Ps.

181,334

 

Ps.

-

Repurchase agreements collateralized by government securities

 

26,322

 

 

-

Total

Ps.

207,656

 

Ps.

-

The transactions maturity date are between July 1 and July 7, 2011.

16.  Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions - Other Banks and International Entities

The breakdown of the bank debt is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Average Annual

interest rate

Maturity date

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interbank loans in pesos

13.5%

2011

Ps.

200,002

 

Ps.

20,194

Total

 

 

Ps

200,002

 

Ps.

20,194

               

 

17. Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions - Bonds

The balance of the negotiable obligations has been included in the “Other liabilities for financial transactions” caption. The residual face values of the different negotiable obligation series issued are as follows:

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

17. Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions – Bonds (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

Issue date

Maturity date

 

Annual

interest rate

2011

2010

Banco Hipotecario

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term bond (US$ 449,880 thousand)

15/09/03

01/12/13

b

3.0 – 6.0%

263,879

369,206

Long term bond (EURO 278,367 thousand)

15/09/03

01/12/13

b

3.0 – 6.0%

517,766

581,347

Series 4 (US$ 150,000 thousand)

16/11/05

16/11/10

a

9.750%

-

127,944

Series 4-Tranche II (US$ 100,000 thousand)

26/01/06

16/11/10

a

9.750%

-

393,106

Series 5 (US$ 250,000 thousand)

27/04/06

27/04/16

a

9.750%

906,220

864,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tarshop S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Paper Series III

03/12/10

30/08/11

b/c

Badlar +359bp

47,387

-

Commercial Paper Series IV

03/12/10

30/08/11

a

5.09%

11,982

-

Long term bond Series I

24/05/11

30/11/12

b/c

Badlar+375bp

75,019

-

Long term bond Series II

24/05/11

30/11/12

a

5.25%

24,981

-

 

 

 

 

 

1,847,234

2,336,525

(a)            fixed interest rate
(b)            variable interest rate
(c)            As of June 30, 2011 Badlar rate was 11.44%

The contractual maturities of bonds are as follows as of June 30, 2011:

June 30, 2012

Ps.

353,250

June 30, 2013

 

327,215

June 30, 2014

 

260,549

Thereafter

 

906,220

Total

Ps.

1,847,234

 

The General Shareholders' Meeting held on May 23, 2008, approved the creation of a new Global Program for issuing Negotiable Obligations, not convertible into shares, with or without collateral, for an amount of up to two billion US dollars (US$ 2,000,000,000) or the equivalent thereof in pesos.

 

On April 30, 2010, the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting resolved, within the scope of the Global Program referred above, to delegate on the Board of Directors the broadest powers to determine the time, amount, within five years as from the CNV’s authorization date or the maximum term to be fixed in future regulations, as well as the other terms and conditions of each Series to be issued.

 

On October 17, 2011 the Bank issued Series I Notes for an amount of Ps. 90,143, which accrue interest at BADLAR + 350 basic points and, with maturity on April 17, 2013.

 

18. Level I American Depositary Receipts Program

 

On March 27, 2006 the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made effective the Level I American Depositary Receipts, “ADR” program.

 

This program allows foreign investors to buy the Bank’s stock through the secondary market where ADRs are traded freely within the United States. The Bank of New York has been appointed as depositary institution.

 

19. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Bank has carried out its financial risk management through the subscription of several derivative financial instruments. Derivative instruments are recorded under the captions “Other receivable from financial transactions – Amounts receivable under derivative financial instruments” or Liabilities: “Other liabilities from financial transactions – Amounts payable under derivative financial instruments” in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and the related gain or loss under the captions “Financial Income – Interest on loans and other receivables

 

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

19. Derivative Financial Instruments  (continued)

 

from financial transactions” or: “Financial Expenses – Interest on deposits and other liabilities from financial transactions”, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

.

The following are the derivative financial instruments outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

Type of Contract

 

 

Notional amount

 

Net Book Value Asset/(Liabilities)

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

2011

2010

 

2011

2010

 

2011

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross Currency Swaps (1) (a)

 

741,237

815,158

 

93,742

6,789

 

86,356

1,816

Credit Currency Swaps (2) (a)

 

236,605

323,513

 

47,971

48,249

 

48,344

48,249

Interest Rate Swaps (3) (b)

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

684

-

Receives variable Pays fixed interest rate

 

15,000

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

Receives fixed Pays variable interest rate

 

60,000

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

Forwards (4) (a)

 

-

4,302

 

-

49

 

-

49

Futures (5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases (a)

 

1,214,125

894,892

 

-

-

 

-

-

Purchases (b)

 

49,998

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

Sales (a)

 

25,087

39,605

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

141,713

55,087

 

135,384

50,114

 

 (a) Underlying: Foreign currency.

 (b) Underlying: Interest rate.

 

1.            Cross Currency Swaps: Cross currency swaps were carried out in order to reduce the volatility of the Bank's results derived from variations in the Euro quotation, in view of the net liability position of that currency, stemming from the restructuring of Euro-denominated negotiable obligations. Through these transactions, the Bank receives Euros, in exchange for a certain amount of US dollars. The Bank records the changes in the assets and liabilities position in Euros and US dollars plus the corresponding interest rate. Within this framework, the following transactions have been carried out:

 

·                 On March 5, 2004, the Bank and Deutsche Bank AG executed a currency swap contract for Euros 100,020 thousand which due date shall be December 1, 2013.  This swap has been partially reversed with a contra swap whose residual values amount to US$ 27,423 thousand.  

 

·                 On October 29, 2004, the Bank and Credit Suisse First Boston executed a currency swap contract for Euros 46,676 thousand which due date shall be December 1, 2013.

 

The net book value as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. 93,742 and Ps. 6,789.

 

For these transactions, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Bank has recognized gains for Ps. 2,699 and Ps. 3,701, respectively.

 

2.        Credit Currency Swaps: in order to reduce the volatility of the Bank’s results derived from variations in the CER index, in view the net liability position stemming from obligations in pesos adjustable by said index, related to the financial assistance to be requested from the Argentine Central Bank for the subscription of BODEN 2012 pursuant to the provisions of Section 29, subsect. g) of Decree 905/02, the Bank carried out currency swap transactions paying US dollars and receiving in exchange CER index. The Bank has subscribed directly its rights to receive hedge BODEN 2012, therefore, it has not asked for BCRA’s financial assistance, and the hedge for which the aforementioned contracts were implemented has partially ended. Within this framework, the following transactions have been carried out:

 

·                 On January 25, 2005, the Bank entered into a currency swap contract (Cross Currency Swap) with Deutsche Bank AG which due date shall be August 3, 2012. According to this transaction, the Bank receives interest at a rate of 2% on a notional principal of Ps. 267,613 adjusted by applying the CER

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

18.    Derivative Financial Instruments  (continued)

 

and pays interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 435 basis points on a notional principal of US$ 56,250 thousand without transfer of principal on each due date.

 

·                 On February 1, 2005, the Bank entered into a currency swap contract (Cross Currency Swap) with Credit Suisse First Boston which due date shall be August 3, 2012. According to this transaction, the Bank receives interest at a rate of 2% on a principal of Ps. 53,292 adjusted by applying the CER and pays interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 420 basis points on a principal of US$ 11,250 thousand.

 

The net book value as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. 47,971 and Ps. 48,249.

 

For these transactions, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Bank has recognized gains for Ps. 40,021 and losses for Ps. 16,709, respectively.

 

3.        Interest rate swaps: As from August 2010, interest rate swap transactions were executed whereby in some of them, the Bank receives a fixed rate and pays variable BADLAR, whereas in others the Bank receives a BADLAR variable rate and pays a fixed rate.

 

For these transactions, as of June 30, 2011 the Bank has recognized gains for Ps. 298.

 

4.        Forward transactions: US dollar forward transactions have been carried out, the settlement of which, in general, is made without delivery of the underlying asset but by means of the payment in Pesos of currency differences. These transactions were performed mainly as hedge for foreign currency positions. Transactions with settlement in Pesos were also made upon maturity.

 

For these transactions, as of June 30, 2010, the Bank has recognized losses for Ps. 46.

 

5.        Futures: Future currency transactions have been carried out through which the forward purchase and sale of foreign currencies (US dollar) was agreed upon. These transactions were performed as hedge for foreign currency position. Settlement is carried on a daily basis for the difference. In addition, BADLAR rate forward transactions have been carried out, the settlement of which, in general, is made without delivery of the underlying asset but by means of the payment of differences.

 

For these transactions, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Bank has recognized losses for Ps. 35,795 and for Ps. 65,949, respectively.

Through memorandums No. 48/08, 52/08 and Note 313/ 48 /09 from the BCRA’s Financial and Exchange Institutions Superintendency, certain observations were raised regarding the valuation criteria applied to some derivative instruments held by the Bank at the time the memorandums were raised (2008 and 2009). As a consequence of the memorandums mentioned before, regarding the “CER Swap Linked to PG08s and External Debt” (transaction entered on February 23, 2007 and settled on January 29, 2009), on May 5, 2011 the Argentine Central Bank notified BHSA of the commencement of summary financial proceedings No. 1320, File No. 100.299/10. The subject matter of these proceedings are the loans granted to the Non-Financial Public Sector without BCRA’s previous authorization, alleging inadequate credit policies with excesses over the limits related to fractioning credit risk exposure to the non-financial public sector and to counterparties, excess assets given as collateral, non-compliance with minimum capital requirements and objections to accounting treatment.

20. Securitization of mortgage loans, consumer loans and credit cards

The Bank created separate trusts under its US securitization program and “Cédulas Hipotecarias Argentina – program”; and a consumer trust under BACS’s Global Trust Securities Program. For each mortgage or consumer trust, the Bank transfers a portfolio of mortgages or consumer loans originated by banks and other financial institutions in trust to the relevant trustee. The trustee then issues Class A senior Bonds, Class B subordinated bonds and certificates of participation. The trust’s payment obligations in respect of these instruments are collateralized by, and recourse is limited to, the trust’s assets consisting of the portfolio of mortgage or consumer loans and any reserve fund established by the Bank for such purpose. The securitizations were recorded as sales, and accordingly, the mortgage and consumer loans conveyed to the trusts are no longer recorded as assets of the Bank.

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

20. Securitization of mortgage loans, consumer loans and credit cards (continued)

 

At the date of these financial statements the following trust funds have been set up:

 

 

Debt Securities

Class A1/AV

Debt Securities

Class A2/AF

Debt Securities

Class B

Participation Certificates

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

BHN II – Issued on 05.09.97 (*)

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

44,554

51,363

3,730

6,927

106,574

Declared Maturity Date

03.25.2001

07.25.2009

03.25.2012

05.25.2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BHN III – Issued on 10.29.97 (*)

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

14,896

82,090

5,060

3,374

105,420

Declared Maturity Date

05.31.2017

05.31.2017

05.31.2018

05.31.2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BHN IV – Issued on 03.15.00 (*)

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

36,500

119,500

24,375

14,625

195,000

Declared Maturity Date

03.31.2011

03.31.2011

01.31.2020

01.31.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS I – Issued on 02.15.2001 (*)

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

30,000

65,000

12,164

8,690

115,854

Declared Maturity Date

05.31.2010

05.31.2010

06.30.2020

06.30.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS III – Issued on 12.23.2005

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

77,600

 

1,200

1,200

80,000

Declared Maturity Date

03.20.2013

 

09.20.2013

08.20.2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS Funding I Issued on 11.15.2001 (*)

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

-

-

-

29,907

29,907

Declared Maturity Date

 

 

 

11.15.2031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS Funding II Issued on 11.23.2001 (*)

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

-

-

-

12,104

12,104

Declared Maturity Date

 

 

 

11.23.2031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BHSA I Issued on 02.01.2002

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

-

-

-

43,412

43,412

Declared Maturity Date

 

 

 

02.01.2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA II Issued on 11.19.2004

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

39,950

-

4,995

5,002

49,947

Declared Maturity Date

12.31.2011

 

01.31.2016

01.31.2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA III Issued on 04.07.2005

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

50,000

-

6,250

6,270

62,520

Declared Maturity Date

04.30.2012

 

12.31.2013

01.31.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA IV Issued on 6.22.2005

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

54,900

-

4,848

4,849

64,597

Declared Maturity Date

01.31.2013

 

07.31.2023

07.31.2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA V Issued on 10.20.2005

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

53,301

-

-

11,700

65,001

Declared Maturity Date

12.31.2014

 

 

04.30.2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA VI Issued on 04.07.2006

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

56,702

-

-

12,447

69,149

Declared Maturity Date

12.31.2016

 

 

12.31.2026

 

 

Debt Securities

Class A1/AV

Debt Securities

Class A2/AF

Debt Securities

Class B

Participation Certificates

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA VII Issued on 09.27.2006

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

58,527

-

-

12,848

71,375

Declared Maturity Date

08.31.2017

 

 

02.28.2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA VIII Issued on 03.26.2007

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

61,088

-

-

13,409

74,497

Declared Maturity Date

08.31.2024

 

 

08.31.2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA IX Issued on 08.28.2009

 

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

192,509

-

-

10,132

202,641

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 

(*)  Trusts subject to the pesification of foreign currency assets and liabilities at the $1.00=US$1 rate established by Law 25561 and Decree 214, as they were created under Argentine legislation. Certain holders of Class A debt securities have started declarative actions against the trustee pursuant to the application of the pesification measures set forth in Law 25561 and Decree 214, in order to maintain the currency of origin of said securities. In these declarative actions, the Bank acted together with BACS as third party. The trustee has duly answered to this claim, being the final resolution to this situation is still pending.

 

Tarshop SA has created several financial trusts under the its securitization program (“Valores Fiduciarios Tarjeta Shopping – Global program”) destined to assure its long-term financing accessing directly to the capital market. The assets included in the trusts relate to credit card coupons and advances in cash. The table below presents the trusts issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011:

 

Debt Securities

Participation Certificates

Total

 

 

 

 

Series LXII – Issued on 09.12.10

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

50,000

13,660

63,660

Declared Maturity Date

07.05.2011

07.05.2011

 

 

 

 

 

Series LXIII – Issued on 11.04.10 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

56,250

13,533

69,783

Declared Maturity Date

09.12.2011

09.12.2011

 

 

 

 

 

Series LXIV – Issued on 12.23.10 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

55,000

20,563

75,563

Declared Maturity Date

01.05.2012

01.05.2012

 

 

 

 

 

Series LXV – Issued on 03.18.11

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

56,110

14,321

70,431

Declared Maturity Date

02.10.2012

02.10.2012

 

 

 

 

 

Series LXVI - Issued on 06.17.11

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

56,189

15,290

71,479

Declared Maturity Date

 

09.05.2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización acts as trustee of trust agreements to guarantee obligations arising from certain financial trusts. As of June 30, 2011 Financial Trusts Red Mutual IX to XX are administered and the fiduciary ownership of the trust assets until the redemption of debt securities and participation certificates is exercised by BACS.

 

In addition, BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización has created separate trusts which have personal loans, primary originated by cooperatives and later acquired by BACS, as assets. The following trusts have been issued under the “Fideicomisos Financieros BACS – Global program" for the securitization for a face value up to Ps. 300,000:

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

20. Securitization of mortgage loans, consumer loans and credit cards (continued)

 

 

Debt Securities

Class A

Debt Securities

Class B

Participation Certificates

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Personales I – Issued on 02.22.11

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

28,488

5,736

4,015

38,239

Declared Maturity Date

10.31.2014

10.31.2014

04.29.2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personales II – Issued on 10.29.97 (*)

 

 

 

 

Face value in Ps.

27,103

5,420

3,614

36,137

Declared Maturity Date

04.30.2015

04.30.2015

10.27.2015

 

 

 
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Bank held in its portfolio the following securities corresponding to the abovementioned trusts:

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B debt securities – BHN III (a)

Ps.

21,294

 

Ps.

20,599

Class B debt securities – BHN IV (a)

 

78,764

 

 

78,249

Class B debt securities – CHA II

 

-

 

 

4,137

Class B debt securities – CHA III

 

7,964

 

 

11,188

Class B debt securities – CHA IV

 

7,835

 

 

8,483

Class A debt securities – BHN IV

 

45

 

 

45

Class A debt securities – CHA III to CHA XIV

 

41,595

 

 

21,082

Class A debt securities – BACS I

 

20,574

 

 

26,740

Debt securities – BACS III

 

23,877

 

 

28,600

Debt securities – BACS Personales I

 

5,640

 

 

-

Debt securities – BACS Personales II

 

4,611

 

 

-

Subtotal

Ps.

212,199

 

Ps.

199,123

 (a) Net of allowances for impairment of Ps. 31,714 and Ps. 23,348 as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of participation – BHN II (a)

Ps.

36,749

 

Ps.

40,088

Certificates of participation – BHN III (a)

 

10,833

 

 

14,046

Certificates of participation – CHA II

 

8,204

 

 

7,879

Certificates of participation – CHA III

 

13,269

 

 

12,197

Certificates of participation – CHA IV

 

11,604

 

 

10,634

Certificates of participation – CHA V

 

19,305

 

 

17,822

Certificates of participation – CHA VI

 

14,426

 

 

14,097

Certificates of participation – CHA VII

 

9,757

 

 

10,051

Certificates of participation – CHA VIII

 

9,858

 

 

10,367

Certificates of participation- CHA IX

 

12,449

 

 

13,185

Certificates of participation- CHA X

 

22,861

 

 

22,463

Certificates of participation- CHA XI

 

14,640

 

 

15,660

Certificates of participation – CHA XII

 

20,834

 

 

-

Certificates of participation – CHA XIII

 

6,947

 

 

-

Certificates of participation – CHA XIV

 

7,549

 

 

-

Certificates of participation – BHSA I

 

1,048

 

 

3,624

Certificates of participation – BACS III

 

-

 

 

1,003

Certificates of participation – BACS Personales I

 

6,022

 

 

-

Certificates of participation – BACS Personales II

 

5,435

 

 

-

Certificates of Participation – Tarshop Series LXII

 

13,305

 

 

-

Certificates of Participation – Tarshop Series LXIII

 

13,194

 

 

-

Certificates of Participation – Tarshop Series LXIV

 

18,811

 

 

-

Certificates of Participation – Tarshop Series LXV

 

13,283

 

 

-

Certificates of Participation – Tarshop Series LXVI

 

13,453

 

 

-

Subtotal

Ps.

303,836

 

Ps.

193,116

Total

Ps.

516,035

 

Ps.

392,239

(a) Net of allowances for impairment of Ps. 24,979 and Ps. 15,699 as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

21. Miscellaneous Liabilities

 

Sundry creditors and other miscellaneous liabilities consist of the following as of the end of each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Sundry creditors:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued fees and expenses payable (a)

Ps.

291,142

 

Ps.

71,179

Unallocated collections

 

2,516

 

 

4,033

Withholdings and taxes payable

 

8,934

 

 

4,868

Other

 

10,161

 

 

2,164

Total

Ps.

312,753

 

Ps.

82,244

 

(a)     As of June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 196,439 of Tarshop S.A. payable’s to affiliated shops.

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

Directors and Syndics accrued fees payable

Ps.

8,478

 

Ps.

3,919

Payroll withholdings and contributions

 

18,073

 

 

10,857

Gratifications

 

25,351

 

 

9,325

Salaries and social securities

 

36,015

 

 

15,517

Total

Ps.

87,917

 

Ps.

39,618

22. Income from Services and Expenses on Services

Income from Services  - Commissions and Other

Commissions earned consist of the following for each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan servicing fees from third parties

Ps.

14,852

 

Ps.

13,123

 

Ps.

9,316

Commissions from FONAVI

 

12,789

 

 

9,897

 

 

7,092

Commissions for credit cards (a)

 

322,965

 

 

185,122

 

 

150,713

Other

 

47,745

 

 

36,194

 

 

1,449

Total

Ps.

398,351

 

Ps.

244,336

 

Ps.

168,570

(a)      For the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 84,269 related to commissions for credit cards granted by Tarshop S.A.

Other income from services is comprised of the following for each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reimbursement of loan expenses paid by third parties

Ps.

47,720

 

Ps.

28,660

 

Ps.

65,512

Other (a)

 

122,128

 

 

96,376

 

 

46,825

Total

Ps.

169,848

 

Ps.

125,036

 

Ps.

112,337

(a)      For the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 63,479 related to other income from services granted by Tarshop S.A.

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

22. Income from Services and Expenses on Services (continued)

Expenses on Services  - Commissions

Commissions expensed consist of the following for each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structuring and underwriting fees

Ps.

5,602

 

Ps.

6,716

 

Ps.

6,353

Retail bank originations

 

3,624

 

 

30

 

 

41

Collections

 

12,931

 

 

515

 

 

295

Banking services

 

81,385

 

 

103,420

 

 

91,582

Commissions paid to real estate agents

 

17,957

 

 

11,713

 

 

7,341

Total

Ps.

121,499

 

Ps.

122,394

 

Ps.

105,612

23. Other Miscellaneous Income and Miscellaneous Expenses

Other miscellaneous income is comprised of the following for each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income on operations with premises and equipment and miscellaneous assets

Ps.

3,880

 

Ps.

1,599

 

Ps.

16,581

Rental income

 

916

 

 

1,675

 

 

1,693

Interest on loans to bank staff

 

11,496

 

 

9,384

 

 

8,850

Other

 

5,197

 

 

3,019

 

 

6,100

Total

Ps.

21,489

 

Ps.

15,677

 

Ps.

33,224

Other miscellaneous expenses are comprised of the following for each period:

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of miscellaneous assets

Ps.

654

 

Ps.

482

 

Ps.

443

Gross revenue tax

 

1,050

 

 

3,653

 

 

870

Other taxes

 

13,528

 

 

11,540

 

 

15,187

BOGAR valuation adjustment

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

20,062

Debit card discounts

 

18,869

 

 

6,278

 

 

1

Credit card and others discounts

 

45,659

 

 

20,759

 

 

1,139

Benefits prepayments

 

3,062

 

 

8,072

 

 

3,034

Donations

 

3,961

 

 

3,703

 

 

1,243

Amortization of goodwill (Note 30)

 

2,464

 

 

-

 

 

-

Other

 

62,047

 

 

8,348

 

 

14,303

Total

Ps.

151,294

 

Ps.

62,835

 

Ps.

56,282

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

24. Balances in Foreign Currency

 

The balances of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency (principally in US dollars and Euros) are as follows:

 

US$

Euro

Yen

Total

 

(in Pesos)

Assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

454,624

22,290

3

476,917

Government and corporate securities

462,277

-

-

462,277

Loans 

776,058

-

-

776,058

Other receivables from financial transactions.  

230,984

658,616

-

889,600

Miscellaneous receivables

79,545

-

-

79,545

Total as of June 30, 2011

2,003,488

680,906

3

2,684,397

Total as of June 30, 2010

2,848,368

777,886

3

3,626,257

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Deposits

932,057

-

-

932,057

Other liabilities from financial transactions

1,787,449

610,306

-

2,397,755

Miscellaneous liabilities

377

7

-

384

Items pending allocation

1

-

-

1

Total as of June 30, 2011

2,719,884

610,313

-

3,330,197

Total as of June 30, 2010

3,163,167

681,160

-

3,844,327

 

25. Income Tax  

 

Prior to January 1, 1996, the Bank was exempt from the payment of income tax. Beginning January 1, 1996, the Bank was only exempt from the payment of income tax on income from its operations, assets, and interest income attributable to its residential mortgage lending activities. Effective October 1997, as a result of conversion to a sociedad anónima, the Bank is subject to income tax in Argentina except on its income attributable to mortgage loan commitments made prior to that date.

As a general rule, the income tax law allows the deduction of expenses incurred to obtain or maintain the source of taxable income. For purposes of deducting from the taxable revenues those expenses incurred to obtain jointly taxable and non–taxable income, expenses should be segregated accordingly.

Furthermore, the fiscal rule gives prerogative to the direct allocation method rather than the apportionment method to determine the deductible expenses. Thus, the apportionment method should only be used when it is not possible to make direct allocation of expenses to the taxable revenue.

The Bank has a tax net operating loss carry forward of Ps. 319,430 and Ps. 165,557 at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The amount for the period ended June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 114,269 related to net tax operating loss carry forward of Tarshop S.A.

26. Presumptive Minimum Income Tax

The Bank is subject to presumptive minimum income tax. Pursuant to this tax regime, the Bank is required to pay the greater of the income tax or the presumptive minimum income tax. Any excess of the presumptive minimum income tax over the income tax may be carried forward and recognized as a tax credit against future income taxes payable over a 10-year period. The presumptive minimum income tax provision is calculated on an individual entity basis at the statutory asset tax rate of 1% and is based upon the taxable assets of each company as of the end of the year, as defined by Argentine law. For financial entities, the taxable basis is 20% of their computable assets.

As accepted by the BCRA, at June 30, 2011 the Bank capitalized the Ps. 151,010 tax credit corresponding to the fiscal years between 2001 and 2010.

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

 
26. Presumptive Minimum Income Tax (continued)

The tax credit balances held by BHSA at the closing date of these financial statements are the following:

Fiscal Year

Tax credit balance

 

 

 

 

2001

5,084

(*)

2002

12,516

 

2003

12,471

 

2004

15,517

 

2005

12,889

 

2006

15,581

 

2007

18,634

 

2008

18,519

 

2009

19,944

 

2010

19,855

 

 

(*) Provisioned amount

 

Additionally, at June 30, 2011, Tarshop SA capitalized Ps. 13,396 of tax credit.

 

27. Shareholders' Equity

The following information relates to the statements of changes in the Bank’s shareholders' equity.

(a)    Common Stock

Prior to June 30, 1997, the Bank's capital stock consisted of assigned capital with no par value owned 100% by the Argentine government. In accordance with the by-laws approved as a result of the conversion of the Bank to a sociedad anónima, the Bank's capital stock was established at Ps.1,500,000 and divided into four classes of ordinary common shares.

As of June 30, 2011, the Bank's capital stock consists of:

 

Shareholder

Class of

Shares

Number of

Shares

 

Total %

Ownership

Voting Rights

Argentine government (through FFFRI) (b)

A

658,530,880

 

43.9%

1 vote

Banco Nación, as trustee for the Bank's

 

 

 

 

 

Programa de Propiedad Participada (a)

B

75,000,000

 

5.0%

1 vote

Argentine government (through FFFRI)

C

75,000,000

 

5.0%

1 vote

Public investors (c) (d)

D

691,469,120

 

46.1%

3 votes

 

 

1,500,000,000

 

100%

 

(a)     The Bank's Programa de Propiedad Participada (“PPP”) is the Bank's employee stock ownership plan.  

(b)     Under the Bylaws, the affirmative vote of the holders of Class A Shares is required in order to effectuate: (i) mergers or spin-offs; (ii) an acquisition of shares (constituting a Control Acquisition or resulting in the Bank being subject to a control situation); (iii) the transfer to third parties of a substantial part of the loan portfolio of the Bank, (iv) a change in the Bank’s corporate purpose; (v) the transfer of the Bank’s corporate domicile outside of Argentina, and (vi) the voluntary dissolution of the Bank.

(c)     For so long as Class A Shares represent more than 42% of the Bank’s capital, the Class D Shares shall be entitled to three votes per share, except that holders of Class D Shares will be entitled to one vote per share in the case of a vote on: (i) a fundamental change in the Bank’s corporate purpose; (ii) a change of the Bank’s domicile to be outside of Argentina; (iii) dissolution prior to the expiration of the Bank’s corporate existence; (iv) a merger or spin-off in which the Bank is not the surviving corporation; and (v) a total or partial recapitalization following a mandatory reduction of capital.

(d)     By reason of the expiration on January 29, 2009 of the Total Return Swap that had been executed and delivered on January 29, 2004 (See 5.13), Deutsche Bank AG transferred to the Bank 71,100,000 ordinary Class “D” shares in Banco Hipotecario Sociedad Anónima with face value $ 1 each, which are available for

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
 (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated)

27. Shareholders' Equity (continued)

the term and in the conditions prescribed by the Argentine Companies Law, in its Section 221. The General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 30, 2010 resolved to extend for a year, counted as from January 31, 2010, the term for realizing the treasury shares held by the Bank.

On April 30, 2010, the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to delegate upon the Board of Directors the decision to pay with the treasury shares in portfolio the Stock Appreciation Rights (StAR) coupons resulting from the debt restructuring as advisable based on the contractually agreed valuation methods and their actual market value after allowing the shareholders to exercise their preemptive rights on an equal footing.

On June 16, 2010, the Board of Directors resolved to launch a preemptive offer to sell a portion of the Bank’s treasury shares, for a total of 36.0 million class D shares. The remaining shares would be delivered in payment to the holders of Stock Appreciation Rights (StAR) coupons arising from the debt restructuring, which fell due on August 3, 2010. On July 26, 2010, within the framework of the referred offer, the Bank sold approximately 26.9 million of the shares mentioned above.

On August 3, 2010 the proceeds of the offer and the balance of the shares referred in the preceding paragraph were made available to the holders of the Stock Appreciation Rights (StAR) coupons.  With the above-mentioned offering, 999,312 Class D shares were sold in excess of those required to pay off the obligation previously mentioned. In connection with such excess sale, Ps. 554 thousand were recorded as retained earnings to reflect the addition of the shares to the entity’s equity, which took place on January 29, 2009 as detailed in this note, and a further Ps. 834 thousand were booked as Additional paid-in capital for the difference between the value as added to the entity’s equity and the sales value.

The Class B shares have been set aside for sale to the Bank's employees in the future pursuant to the PPP on terms and conditions to be established by the Argentine government. Any Class B shares not acquired by the Bank's employees at the time the Bank implements the PPP will automatically convert into Class A shares. The Class C shares are eligible for sale only to companies engaging in housing construction or real estate activities. Any Class B shares transferred by an employee outside the PPP will automatically convert to Class D shares or Class C shares transferred to persons not engaged in construction or real estate activities will automatically convert into Class D shares.

(b)    Distribution of profits

No profits may be distributed when any financial year does not produce profits.

Argentine Central Bank Communication “A” 4152 dated June 2, 2004 left without effect the suspension of the distribution of profits established by Communication “A” 3574. However, those banks that proceed to such distribution must be previously authorized by the Financial and Exchange Institutions Superintendency.

Through Communiqué “A” 4526 dated April 24, 2006, the BCRA established that when the Legal Reserve is used to absorb losses, earnings shall not be distributed until the reimbursement thereof. Should the balance prior to the absorption exceed 20% of the Capital Stock plus the Capital Adjustment, profits may be distributed once the latest value is reached.

For purposes of determining distributable balances, the net difference arising from the book value and the market quotation shall be deducted from retained earnings, in the event the Entity records government debt securities and/or debt securities issued by the BCRA not valued at market prices, with volatility published by such entity.

Pursuant to its Communication “A” 5072, BCRA established that no dividend distribution shall be admitted in so far as: a) the amounts deposited as minimum cash requirements on average – in Pesos, foreign currency or in Government securities – were less than the requirements pertaining to the most recently closed position or the position as projected taking into account the effect of the distribution of dividends, and/or b) the amounts deposited as minimum capital requirements were less than the requirements recalculated as previously mentioned plus a 30% increase, and/or c) the Entity has received financial aid from the BCRA on grounds of illiquidity as set forth in Section 17 of BCRA’s Charter.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

27. Shareholders' Equity (continued)

The Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, held on April 13, 2011, resolved to distribute the income for the year ended on December 31, 2010 as follows: Ps. 39,063 (20%), to be applied to the Statutory Reserve Ps. 100,000 (61.59%), to be paid out as cash dividends on ordinary shares, and the balance, after the Board’s remuneration, to be maintained as Retained earnings. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, this decision is pending approval by BCRA.

28. Employee Benefit Plan

The Bank is obligated to make employer contributions to the National Pension Plan System determined on the basis of the total monthly payroll. These expenses are recorded in “Salaries and social security contributions” under the “Administrative expenses” caption in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

29. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

 

In the normal course of its business the Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These instruments expose the Bank to credit risk in addition to amounts recognized in the balance sheets. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit.

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Commitments to extend credit

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans (a)

Ps.

209,282

 

Ps.

361,123

Credit card loans (b) (*)

 

1,433,627

 

 

762,645

Clearing items in process (c)

 

76,784

 

 

59,264

Other guarantees (d)

 

85,650

 

 

111,853

Total

Ps.

1,805,343

 

Ps.

1,294,885

(*) As of June 30, 2011 includes Ps. 631,341 related to commitments to extend credit card loans granted by of Tarshop S.A.

 

(a)  Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer at a future date, subject to such customers meeting of pre-defined contractual milestones. Typically, the Bank will commit to extend financing for construction project lending on the basis of the certified progress of the work under construction. Most arrangements require the borrower to pledge the land or buildings under construction as collateral. In the opinion of management, the Bank’s outstanding commitments do not represent unusual credit risk. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party is represented by the contractual notional amount of those commitments.

 

(b)  The Bank has a unilateral and irrevocable right to reduce or change the credit card limit, thus it considered there is no off-balance sheet risk. In the opinion of management, the Bank’s outstanding commitments do not represent unusual credit risk. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party is represented by the contractual notional amount of those commitments.

 

(c)  The Bank accounts for items drawn on other banks in memorandum accounts until such time as the related item clears or is accepted. In the opinion of management, the Bank’s risk of loss on these clearing transactions is not significant as the transactions primarily relate to collections on behalf of third parties.

 

(d)     Mainly includes the amounts given as collateral for swaps transactions held by the bank.

 

30. Purchase of Tarshop’s shares.

 

Tarshop is a financial company which provides credit card loans. Through its commercial trademark offers a wide range of benefits such as exclusive promotions or discounts, financing plans and cash advances

 

On December 22, 2009, the Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 80% of the share capital of Tarshop SA. Such shareholding consists of 107,037,152 non-endorsable, registered ordinary shares, par value 1 Peso per share, and entitled to one vote per share, in turn equivalent to 107,037,152 votes. The transaction was subject to the BCRA approval.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

30. Purchase of Tarshop’s shares.(contiuend)

 

The sales price amounts to US$ 26.8 million, 20% (US$ 5.4 million) of which was paid on December 29, 2009. However, the contract has a reimbursement clause according to which the advance would be returned to the Bank if the transaction was not approved. On August 30, 2010, the Financial and Exchange Institutions Superintendency of the Argentine Central Bank gave its consent to the referred purchase and on September 13, 2010, the remaining balance was paid.

 

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, and due to the difference between the acquisition cost and the book value of assets and liabilities purchased as of August 31, 2010, valued in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, a goodwill amounting to Ps. 29,568 was recorded under Intangible Assets – Goodwill. As of June 30, 2011 such balance amounted to Ps. 27,104.

 

The goodwill is amortized and charged to expense on a straight-line basis during 60 months, pursuant to Argentine Central Bank regulations.

 

The table below presents a condensed balance sheet of Tarshop S.A. according to their financial statements under Argentine Banking GAAP (without considering any eliminations as of its consolidation into the Bank’s Financial Statements), as of June 30, 2011:

 

 

Condensed balance sheet of Tarshop S.A. as of June 30, 2011

Cash and due from banks

21,811

Government and corporate securities

114,170

Loans and Trade receivables

482,597

Other assets

60,630

Total Assets

679,208

Other liabilities resulting from financial brokerage

287,077

Provisions

4,973

Other liabilities

233,898

Total Liabilities

525,948

Shareholder´s Equity

153,260

Total Liabilities and Shareholder´s Equity

679,208

 

Additional disclosures for business combinations as required by ASC 805-10-50-2 (h)

 

The table below presents an unaudited condensed income statement data of Tarshop S.A. for the ten-month period ending June 30, 2011, which represents the results of Tarshop S.A. since the acquisition date included in Banco Hipotecario’s consolidated income statement for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

 

Condensed income statement of Tarshop S.A. for the ten-month period ending June 30, 2011

Net financial income

97,610

Net Income from services

193,813

Provisions for loan losses

(42,428)

Administrative expenses

(220,112)

Net income from financial transactions

28,883

Other income

48,400

Pre-tax income

77,283

Income tax provision

-

Net Income

77,283

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

30. Purchase of Tarshop’s shares.(contiuend)

 

The table below presents the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated income statement for the year ended June 30, 2011 which give effect to Banco Hipotecario’s acquisition of Tarshop S.A. as if it had occurred on July 1, 2010 and July 2009.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated income statement presented below is derived from the historical financial statements of Tarshop S.A. and Banco Hipotecario’s in accordance with Argentina Banking GAAP. Such unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information does not include eliminations related to transactions between Banco Hipotecario and Tarshop S.A., the anticipated realization of cost savings from any operating efficiencies, synergies or restructurings resulting from the integration of Tarshop S.A.

 

Banco Hipotecario believes that the assumptions used to derive the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated income statement are reasonable given the information available; however, such assumptions are subject to change and the effect of any such change could be material. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated income statement has been provided for information purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial condition or results of operations that would have been achieved had the transaction actually been completed on the dates indicated and do not purport to be indicative of results of operations at any future date or for any future period.

 

 

Unaudited pro-forma condensed income statement of Banco Hipotecario for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2011

Unaudited pro-forma condensed income statement Banco Hipotecario for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2010

Net financial income

690,015

625,885

Net Income from services

669,374

469,825

Provisions for loan losses

(114,807)

(135,779)

Administrative expenses

(953,388)

(732,320)

Net income from financial transactions

291,194

227,611

Other income / (loss)

(13,582)

34,735

Non-controlling interest

(16,940)

(8,989)

Pre-tax income

260,672

253,357

Income tax provision

(28,021)

(24,351)

Net Income

232,651

229,006

 

31. Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards

 

On March 29, 2009, the FACPCE issued the Technical Resolution N° 26 “Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the Internacional Financial Reporting Board (IASB)” which requires companies under supervision of the National Securities Commission (C.N.V.) to prepare their financial statements in accordance with IFRS as published by the IASB for fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011, including comparative information for earlier periods. The C.N.V. issued Resolution N° 562/09, as amended by Resolution 576/10 formally adopting application of Resolution N° 26 to its regulated entities for fiscal years beginning on January 2, 2012.

 

The IFRS adopted by the C.N.V. are not applicable to the Bank. This is due to the fact that the C.N.V. holds the position to accept accounting criteria set forth by other regulatory or control body, such as those established by the Argentine Central Bank for the companies included in the Financial Institutions Law. However, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. (IRSA) is required to comply with the changes to the Argentine GAAP and therefore the Bank, an unconsolidated associated company of IRSA, will have to prepare its financial information for purposes of providing such information to IRSA for their filings under IFRS.

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP

 

The Bank’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differs in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. Such differences involve methods of measuring the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements, as well as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements include solely a reconciliation of net income and shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP. Pursuant to Item 17 of Form 20-F, this reconciliation does not include disclosure of all information that would be required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of the SEC.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.          Differences in measurement methods

 

As from March 1, 2003, inflation accounting was discontinued. The following reconciliation does not include the reversal of the adjustments to the consolidated financial statements for the effects of inflation, because, as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), it represents a comprehensive measure of the effects of price-level changes in the Argentine economy, and as such, is considered a more meaningful presentation than historical cost-based financial reporting for both Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP.

 

The main differences between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to the Bank are described below, together with an explanation, where appropriate, of the method used in the determination of the necessary adjustments. References below to “ASC” are to Accounting Standard Codification issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the United States of America.

 

The following tables summarize the main reconciling items between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP:

Reconciliation of net income:

 

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

2010

2009

Net income as reported under Argentine Banking GAAP

Ps.

218,417

198,929

50,463

U.S. GAAP adjustments:

 

 

 

 

- Loan origination fees and costs

(a)

(31,186)

(5,265)

(386)

- Loan losses reserve

(b)

20,467

99,933

6,659

- Derivative instruments

(c)

(1,381)

57,763

125,864

- Compensatory and Hedge Bonds

(d)

121,313

99,392

11,683

- Other government securities

(e)

91,400

4,001

(3,257)

- Provincial public debt

(f)

27,870

30,809

10,491

- Trouble debt Restructuring

(g)

71,453

53,215

2,928

- Securitizations

(h)

(12,444)

9,407

(2,279)

- Acquisition of treasury shares

(i)

-

-

40,883

- Intangible assets

 

 

 

 

Software costs

(j)

2,461

54

4,354

Other intangible assets

(j)

14,203

-

-

Business combination

(j)

(9,253)

-

-

Gain as result of acquisition of Tarshop SA.

(j)

2,776

-

-

- Impairment of fixed and foreclosed assets

(k)

1,191

1,076

1,632

- Vacation provision

(m)

649

(1,975)

(1,530)

- Insurance technical reserve

(n)

(408)

(965)

(4,743)

- Capitalization of interest of cost

(o)

548

16

97

- Deferred income tax

(p)

(2,537)

(97,555)

38,850

- Non-Controlling interest

(l)

13,382

1,470

3,520

Net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Ps.

528,921

450,305

285,229

- Less Net (Loss) attributable to the Non-Controlling interest

(l)

(11,046)

(9,158)

(813)

Net income attributable to Controlling interest in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Ps.

517,875

441,147

284,416

Basic and diluted net income per share in accordance with U.S. GAAP

 

3.704

3.153

1.997

Average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

1,428,900

1,428,900

1,428,900

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

Reconciliation of shareholders’ equity

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2011

2010

Total shareholders' equity under Argentine Banking GAAP

Ps.

3,068,097

2,861,666

U.S. GAAP adjustments:

 

 

 

- Loan origination fees and costs

(a)

(24,982)

6,204

- Loan losses reserve

(b)

(74,373)

(94,840)

- Derivative Instruments

(c)

(6,353)

(4,972)

- Compensatory and Hedge Bonds

(d)

-

(105,234)

- Other government securities

(e)

2,406

19,059

- Provincial Public Debt

(f)

(9)

(5,187)

- Trouble debt Restructuring

(g)

-

(71,453)

- Securitizations

(h)

(3,220)

(52,061)

- Intangible assets

 

 

 

Software costs

(j)

(5,970)

(8,431)

Other intangible assets

(j)

14,203

-

- Business combination

(j)

(6,477)

-

- Impairment of fixed and foreclosed assets

(k)

(41,250)

(42,441)

- Vacation provision

(m)

(9,639)

(10,288)

- Insurance technical reserve

(n)

(6,140)

(5,732)

- Capitalization of interest cost

(o)

2,202

1,654

- Deferred income Tax

(p)

124,224

126,761

- Non-Controlling interest

(l)

66,274

37,133

Total Shareholders’ Equity under U.S. GAAP

Ps.

3,098,993

2,651,838

- Non-Controlling Interest under U.S. GAAP

(l)

(66,350)

(31,850)

Consolidated Parent Company Shareholders’ Equity under U.S. GAAP

Ps.

3,032,643

2,619,988

Description of changes in shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP:

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

Balance as of June 30, 2009

Ps. 1,786,309

Other comprehensive Income

392,532

Net income for the twelve month period in accordance with U.S. GAAP

441,147

Balance as of June 30, 2010

Ps. 2,619,988

Cumulative adjustments for accounting changes (consolidation of VIES)

180,449

Others (*)

(11,986)

Other comprehensive Income

(273,683)

Net income for the twelve month period in accordance with U.S. GAAP

517,875

Balance as of June 30, 2011

Ps. 3,032,643

(*) Includes Ps. (13,375) related to the retained earnings distribution approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting hold on April 13, 2011 and Ps. 1,389 recognized as a consequence of the sales of treasury stocks.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

a. Loan origination fees and costs

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, the Bank does not defer loan origination fees and costs on mortgage, personal and credit card loans.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, under ASC 310 loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs should be recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment of yield.

Therefore the shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP for Banco Hipotecario S.A. as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. (24,982) and 6,204, respectively.

 

As a consequence of the acquisition of Tarshop S.A. described in note 32.j. the shareholder’s equity adjustment amounted to Ps (23,133), this amount is included in the total adjustment mentioned in the previous paragraph.

 

Therefore the net income adjustment for the period ended June 30, 2011 amounts to a total of Ps. (31,186).

b. Loan loss reserve

The Bank’s accounting for its allowance for loan losses differs in some significant respects with practices of U.S.-based banks.

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, the allowance for loan losses is calculated according to specific criteria. This criterion is different for commercial loans (those in excess of Ps. 750) and consumer loans. Loan loss reserves for commercial loans are principally based on the debtors’ payment capacity and cash-flows analysis. Loan loss reserves for consumer loans are based on the client’s aging. Argentine banks may maintain other reserves to cover potential loan losses which management believes to be inherent in the loan portfolio, and other Argentine Central Bank required reserves.

With respect to the acquisition of Tarshop S.A. under Argentine Banking GAAP, the Bank recorded the loan portfolio acquired at fair value. However the presentation in the consolidated balance sheet was made on a gross basis, recording an outstanding amount of principal plus interest of Ps. 246,679 and the related allowances for loan losses of Ps. 35,789.

 

For U.S. GAAP purposes the fair value of the loan portfolio acquired is presented in one line item, for an amount of Ps. 210,890, with no amount of allowance for loan losses being recognized at the acquisition date.

Under U.S. GAAP, the allowance for loan losses should be in amounts adequate to cover inherent losses in the loan portfolio, incurred at the respective balance sheet dates. Specifically:

a)         Loans considered impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10 “Accounting for Creditors for Impairment of a Loan” are recorded at the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective contractual interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Under ASC 310-10, a loan is considered impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that the borrower will be unable to pay contractual interest or principal payments as scheduled in the loan agreement. ASC 310-10 applies to all loans except smaller-balance homogeneous consumer loans, loans carried at the lower of cost or fair value, debt securities, and leases.

The Bank applies ASC 310-10 to all commercial loans classified as “With problems”, “Insolvency Risks” and “Uncollectible” or commercial loans more than 90 days past due. The Bank specifically calculates the present value of estimated cash flows for commercial loans in excess of Ps.750 and more than 90 days past due. For commercial and other loans in legal proceedings, loans in excess of Ps.750 are specifically reviewed either on a cash-flow or collateral-value basis, both considering the estimated time to settle the proceedings.

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the result of applying ASC 310-10, shows that the Bank recorded an adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity for U.S. GAAP purposes of Ps. 43,493 and Ps. 37,295, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

b. Loan loss reserve (continued)

b)         In addition, the Bank has performed a migration analysis for mortgage, credit cards and consumer loans following the ASC 450-20 and historical loss ratios were determined by analyzing historical losses, in order to calculate the allowance required for smaller-balance impaired loans and unimpaired loans for U.S. GAAP purposes. Loss estimates are analyzed by loan type and thus for homogeneous groups of clients. Such historical ratios were updated to incorporate the most recent data reflecting current economic conditions, industry performance trends, geographic or obligor concentrations within each portfolio segment, and any other pertinent information that may affect the estimation of the allowance for loan losses.

As a result of the analysis mentioned before, the Bank recorded an adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity for U.S. GAAP purposes of Ps. (166) and Ps. (16,500), for 2011 and 2010, respectively.

c)         Under Argentine Banking GAAP, loans that were previously charged-off, which are subsequently restructured and become performing loans, are included again in the Bank’s assets, according to the policies adopted by the bank. Under U.S. GAAP recoveries of loans previously charged off should be recorded when received. As of June 2011 and 2010, the Bank recorded an adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity related to reinstated loans of Ps. (117,190) and Ps. (107,968), respectively.

d)         Effective July 1, 2010, the Bank implemented new accounting guidance provided by SFAS 166 and 167 (ASU 2009-16 and ASU 2009-17, respectively, under the new codification), which amend the accounting for transfers of financial assets and consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs). As a result of applying such guidance, the Bank, or its subsidiaries, were deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the securitization trusts because the Bank, or its subsidiaries, have the power to direct the activities of these VIEs through its servicing responsibilities and duties. Additionally, the Bank, or its subsidiaries, through its retained interests held in these securitizations have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIEs. As a result of the analysis performed, the Bank should consolidate assets and liabilities of those securitization trusts, elimininating the investment in the retained interests and recording and adjustment in the allowance for loan losses of such securitization trusts.

As a result of the analysis mentioned before, the Bank recorded an adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity for U.S. GAAP purposes of Ps. (510) and Ps. (7,667), for 2011 and 2010, respectively.

As a result of analysis performed the breakdown of the shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP between the Bank’s adjustment and the reconsolidated securitization trusts as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Allowances under Arg. Banking GAAP

Allowances under U.S. GAAP

Adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity

Allowances under Arg. Banking GAAP

Allowances under U.S. GAAP

Adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Migration analysis (*)

120,024

120,190

(166)

152,849

169,349

(16,500)

ASC 310-10

76,665

33,172

43,493

71,076

33,781

37,295

Reinstated loans

-

117,190

(117,190)

-

107,968

(107,968)

Subtotal

196,689

270,552

(73,863)

223,925

311,098

(87,173)

             

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

b. Loan loss reserve (continued)

(*) Migration analysis of Banco Hipotecario and its subsidiaries.

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Allowances under Arg. Banking GAAP

Allowances under U.S. GAAP

Adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity

Allowances under Arg. Banking GAAP

Allowances under U.S. GAAP

Adjustment to Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconsolidated trusts

62,906

63,416

(510)

17,403

25,070

(7,667)

Subtotal

62,906

63,416

(510)

17,403

25,070

(7,667)

 

 

 

 

 

Total

259,595

333,968

(74,373)

241,328

336,168

(94,840)

             

c. Derivative Instruments

As mentioned in Note 19 and 4 the Bank entered in several derivative transactions, mainly, to hedge: i) the exchange rate risk attached to liabilities denominated in Euros and in pesos plus CER, ii) assets denominated in US dollars (BODEN 2012) and iii) interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk.

Under Argentine Central Bank rules, currency swaps are valued on the basis of the net asset or liability derived from the accrual of interest receivable in Euros or US dollar, minus the accrual of interest payable in US dollar or Euros (both derived from the current coupon of the swap).

In addition, under Argentine Central Bank rules, currency swap carried out as a hedge for the bank’s exposure to the CER-adjusted liabilities, have been valued according to the net asset or liability position derived from variations in the underlying assets.

Interest rate swaps to hedge against interest rate risk attached to liabilities accruing fixed interest rates and assets accruing variable interest rates are valued on the basis of the net asset or liability derived from the accrual of interest receivable (on a fixed interest rate basis) minus the accrual of interest payable (on a variable interest rate basis), both derived from the current coupon of the swap.

Gains and losses are recorded in earnings in each period.

Under U.S. GAAP, the Bank accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC 815 which establishes the standards of accounting and reporting derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded within contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and hedging activities. This statement requires institutions to recognize all derivatives in the balance sheet, whether as assets or liabilities, and to measure those instruments at their fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as (a) a hedge for the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recorded asset or liability or unrecorded firm commitment, (b) a hedge for the exposure of future cash flows and (c) a hedge for the exposure of foreign currency. If such a hedge designation is achieved then special hedge accounting can be applied for the hedged transactions that will reduce the volatility in the income statement to the extent that the hedge is effective. In order for hedge accounting to be applied the derivative and the hedged item must meet strict designation and effectiveness tests.

The Bank’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. Therefore gains and losses are recorded in earnings in each period.

Under U.S. GAAP, the Bank’s estimates the fair value of the receivable and payable on the derivative instrument using valuation techniques with unobservable market parameters. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the shareholder’s equity adjustment amounts to Ps. (6,353) and Ps. (4,972), respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

d. Compensatory and hedge bonds

In connection with the Bank’s right (but not the obligation) to purchase the hedge bond, under Argentine Banking GAAP the Bank has recognized it at their equivalent value as if the Bank had the associated bonds in their possession (technical value), and recognized the associated liability to fund the hedge bonds as if the Bank had executed the debt agreement with the Argentine Central Bank. The receivable is denominated in US dollars bearing interest at Libor whereas the liability to the Argentine Central Bank is denominated in pesos with interest being accrued at CER plus 2%, each retroactive to February 3, 2002.

As of June 30, 2005, the Bank obtained the benefit of the hedge bond to be purchased as the transaction was approved by the Argentine Central Bank. During September 2005, the Bank started to purchase the bonds.

 

Therefore, for U.S. GAAP purposes, the Bank started recognizing the fair value of the option to receive the Hedge bond in the period ended June 30, 2005. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 there was no amount of hedge bond to be received pending of delivery

 

As of June 30, 2010, the Compensatory Bonds received were recognized at the technical value (nominal value plus interest accrued) according to Argentine Banking GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP such amounts should initially be recognized at their quoted market value (limited to the amounts of the loss BHSA suffered in connection with the asymmetric pesification). Thereafter, Compensatory Bonds received are classified as available for sale securities and recognized at market value with the gains or losses recognized as a charge or credit to equity through other comprehensive income.

 

During the period ended June 30, 2011, all compensatory and hedge bonds were sold. Therefore, the 2011 U.S. GAAP net income reconciliation includes the reversal of the 2010 shareholders’ equity adjustment of Ps. 105,234 plus Ps. 16,079 of gains previously recorded through other comprehensive income, which that are being realized and reversed through the income statement during the period ended June 30, 2010.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

d. Compensatory and hedge bonds (continued)

 

2011

2010

 

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book Value Argentine Banking

GAAP

Fair Value – Book value under

U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/

Gain

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

Amortized

Cost U.S. GAAP

Book Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair Value –

Book value

Under

U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/

Gain

Shareholders’

equity Adjustment

 

(In thousands of $)

BODEN 2012

-

-

-

-

-

1,549,649

1,671,009

1,565,775

16,079

(105,234)

e. Other government securities

The following table summarizes the U.S. GAAP adjustment related to other government securities, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

 

2011

2010

 

 

 

Discount Bonds

(7,613)

(15,578)

Bonar 2014 Bonds

-

34,637

Bonar 2017 Bonds

338

-

Boden 2015 Bonds

(5)

-

Securities issued by the BCRA

9,686

-

Total

Ps. 2,406

Ps. 19,059

·         Discount Bonds

As of June 30, 2004 the Bank held certain defaulted Argentine government bonds. Such bonds were not quoted in the public market. On January 2005, the Bank accepted the offer to exchange its defaulted government securities for “Discount Bonds in pesos” issued under the Argentine debt restructuring. On April 1, 2005 the government securities were exchange.

For U.S. GAAP purposes and in accordance with ASC 310 satisfaction of one monetary asset (in this case a defaulted government securities) by the receipt of another monetary asset (in this case Discount Bonds) from the creditor is generally based on the market value of the asset received in satisfaction of the debt. In this particular case, the Bonds being received are significantly different in structure and in interest rates than the securities swapped. Therefore, the fair value of the Bonds was determined on the balance sheet date based on their market value and will constitute the cost basis of the asset. Any difference between the old asset and the fair value of the new asset is recognized as a gain or loss.

As of June 30, 2010 under Argentine Banking GAAP, the Discount Bonds have been recorded at the lower of the total future nominal cash payments up to maturity, specified by the terms and conditions of the new securities tendered as of March 17, 2005, equivalent to the present value of the BOGAR Bonds’ cash flows at that date.

As of June 30, 2011 these bonds have been recorded in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, at their acquisition cost subject to an exponential increase based on the internal rate of return.

As of June 30, 2011 and 2010 the Discount Bonds were considered available for sale securities for U.S. GAAP purposes according with ASC 320-10 and recorded at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses recognized as a charge or credit to equity through other comprehensive income.

The Bank has evaluated whether there was a decline in the value of the security that is other-than temporary as defined by ASC 320. As of June 30, 2011 the fair value of the investment is greater than its amortized cost, according with the following:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

e. Other government securities (continued)

 

2011

2010

 

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/Gain

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/Gain

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

 

(In thousands of $)

Discount Bonds

 

15,315

 

26,650

 

19,037

 

3,721

 

(7,613)

 

14,103

 

27,171

 

11,593

 

(2,510)

 

(15,578)

·         Bonar 2014 Bonds

On January 30, 2009, Global 08 Guaranteed Loans for a face value of 226,310,100 were tendered under the debt exchange contemplated under Joint Resolution 8/2009 and 5/2009 of the Treasury and Finance Secretaries of the Ministry of Economy, and BONAR in Argentine Pesos Badlar + 275 bps. 2014 for a face value of 705,803,810 were received, whose acquisition cost was Ps. 369,304, which were valued as mentioned in Note 4.2. The above mentioned guaranteed loans had been purchased from Deutsche Bank on January 29, 2009.

For U.S. GAAP purposes and in accordance with ASC 310 satisfaction of one monetary asset (in this case Global 08 Guaranteed Loans) by the receipt of another monetary asset (in this case Bonar Bonds) from the creditor is generally based on the market value of the asset received in satisfaction of the debt. In this particular case, the Bonds being received are significantly different in structure and in interest rates than the securities swapped. Therefore, the fair value of the Bonds was determined on the balance sheet date based on their market value and will constitute the cost basis of the asset. Any difference between the old asset and the fair value of the new asset is recognized as a gain or loss.

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, as of June 30, 2010, these Bonds have been recorded at cost. This value increases monthly on the basis of the internal rate of return resulting from the interest rate which, used as discount, matches the cash flow’s present value with the initial value. Under U.S. GAAP these securities were considered available for sale securities according with ASC 320 and recorded at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses recognized as a charge or credit to equity through other comprehensive income.

During the period ended June 30, 2011, all Bonar 2014 Bonds were sold. Therefore, the 2011 U.S. GAAP net income reconciliation includes the reversal of the 2010 shareholders’ equity adjustment of Ps. 34,637 plus Ps. 36,885 of gains previously recorded through other comprehensive income that are being realized and reversed through the income statement during the present period.

 

 

2011

2010

 

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book

Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair

Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/

Gain

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book

Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair

Value –

Book

value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/

Gain

Shareholders’ equity

Adjustment

 

(In thousands of $)

BONAR 2014

-

-

-

-

-

169,213

171,461

206,098

36,885

34,637

·         Others 

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, as of June 30, 2011, these Bonar 2017 Bonds, Boden 2015 Bonds and Unquoted securities issued by the BCRA have been valued at cost. This value increases monthly on the basis of the internal rate of return resulting from the interest rate which, used as discount, matches the cash flow’s present value with the initial value. Under U.S. GAAP these securities were considered available for sale securities according

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

e. Other government securities (continued)

with ASC 320 and recorded at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses recognized as a charge or credit to equity through other comprehensive income.

The Bank has evaluated whether there was a decline in the value of the security that is other-than temporary as defined by ASC 320-10. As of June 30, 2011 the following table shows the amortized cost, book value and fair value of the mentioned bonds:

 

 

2011

2010

 

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book

Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair

Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/ Gain

Shareholders’

equity Adjustment

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair

Value –

Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/Gain

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

 

(In thousands of $)

BONAR 2017

15,349

15,302

15,640

291

 338

-

-

-

-

-

BODEN 2015

30,836

30,681

30,676

(160)

 (5)

-

-

-

-

-

Securities issued by the BCRA

761,094

761,094

770,780

 9,686  

9,686

-

-

-

-

-

                     

 

A number of factors are considered in performing an impairment analysis of securities. Those factors include, among others:

 

a.      Intent and ability of the Bank to retain its investment for a period of time that allows for any anticipated recovery in market value;

 

b.      Expectation to recover the entire amortized cost of the security;

 

c.       Recoveries in fair value after the balance sheet date;

 

d.      The financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer (such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a segment of a business that may affect the future earnings potential).

 

The Bank also takes into account the length of time and the extent to which the market value of the security has been less than cost and changes in global and regional economic conditions and changes related to specific issuers or industries that could adversely affect these values.

 

The Bank as a result of its analysis has determined that unrealized losses on BODEN 2015 are temporary in nature based on its ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery, the financial condition of the issuer and the recoveries in fair values after the balance sheet date.

f. Provincial Public Debt

As of June 2002, the Bank offered to exchange certain loans to Argentine provincial governments for loans or securities of the Argentine National Government; however the exchange had not been finalized until 2003. As these loans were performing no provision was recorded under U.S. GAAP in accordance with ASC 310-10.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

f. Provincial Public Debt (continued)

In 2003, the Bank tendered in the exchange under Decree N°1579/02 almost all its portfolio of loans to provincial governments and received securities of the Argentine National Government (“BOGAR”).

 

For U.S. GAAP purposes and in accordance with ASC 310-20 satisfaction of one monetary asset (in this case a loan) by the receipt of another monetary asset (in this case BOGAR) from the creditor is generally based on the market value of the asset received in satisfaction of the debt. In this particular case, the BOGAR being received is significantly different in structure and in interest rates than the loans swapped. Therefore, such amounts should initially be recognized at their market value. The estimated fair value of the securities received will constitute the cost basis of the asset. Any difference between the old asset and the fair value of the new asset is recognized as a gain or loss. The difference between the cost basis and the amount expected to be collected will be amortized on an effective yield basis over the life of the bond.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009
  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

f. Provincial Public Debt (continued)

For U.S. GAAP purposes, these BOGAR were classified by the Bank, as available for sale securities and recorded at fair value with the unrealized gains or losses recognized as a charge or credit to equity through other comprehensive income.

During the period ended June 30, 2011, the Bank sold Ps. 51,300 (face value) of its Bogar Bonds and therefore recognized a gain of Ps. 23,674 previously recorded through other comprehensive income under U.S.GAAP.

 

 

2011

2010

 

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book

Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair

Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/ Gain

Shareholders’ equity Adjustment

Amortized Cost U.S. GAAP

Book Value Argentine Banking GAAP

Fair

Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP

Unrealized (Loss)/Gain

Shareholders’ equity

Adjustment

 

(In thousands of $)

BOGAR Bonds

 

12,844

 

12,853

 

12,844

 

-

 

(9)

 

48,553

 

76,432

 

71,245

 

22,692

 

(5,187)

g. Trouble debt restructuring

On January 14, 2004, the Bank refinanced its outstanding defaulted debt. Under Argentine Banking GAAP the restructuring of the debt was treated as an exchange of debt instruments with substantially different terms. As a result, the Bank removed the original loans and its related accrued interest payable and recognized new debt instruments and associated cash payments for interest payable and for certain principal settlements, resulting in a gain on restructuring of Ps. 783,698. Under Argentine Banking GAAP, expenses incurred in a trouble debt restructuring are reported in earnings.

For U.S. GAAP purposes, the restructuring of the debt was accounted for in accordance with ASC 470 as the creditors made certain concessions due to the financial difficulties of the Company. ASC 470 requires that a comparison be made between the future cash outflows associated with the new debt instruments (including interest), and the recorded amount of the payables at the time of restructuring. Gain on trouble debt restructuring is only recognized when the carrying amount of the payable at the time of restructuring exceeds the total future cash payments specified by the new debt terms, and only for the difference between the book value of the old debt and the future cash flows of the new debt. The total future cash outflows associated with the new debt instruments exceeded the carrying value of the old debts for some payables. The gain on restructuring recorded under U.S. GAAP was lower than the gain recorded under Argentine Banking GAAP and therefore, the carrying amount of the new debt instruments under U.S. GAAP was greater than the amount recorded under Argentine Banking GAAP and a new effective interest rate was determined, which equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new debt instruments with the carrying amount of the old debt instruments. Under U.S. GAAP, expenses incurred in a trouble debt restructuring are reported in earnings.

Subsequent to the restructuring, the bank has prepaid certain tranches of the debt. As a result of such prepayments and because the amount of the debt is greater for U.S. GAAP purposes the amount of the gain or loss recognized for Argentine banking GAAP its different to the amount recognized for U.S. GAAP purposes.

 

The Bank has repurchased part of the debt maturing in 2010 and 2013. For U.S. GAAP purposes, these transactions were considered as an extinguishment of debt. Therefore, the U.S. GAAP adjustment recorded in previous years related to the debt extinguished was reversed in 2008, 2009 and 2010 generating a gain and included in the U.S. GAAP net income reconciliation. During 2011, the Bank has not repurchased any of its debt instruments.

 

As mentioned in note 10 the bank carries long-term Negotiable Obligations held in its portfolio for purposes of their possible Exchange with holders that did not participate in the initial offering. For U.S. GAAP purposes the bonds held by the bank are considered as debt extinguishment.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

g. Trouble debt restructuring (continued)

Shareholders’ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2010 amounted to Ps. (71,453). As of June 30, 2011 there is no equity adjustment, therefore, net income reconciliation includes the reversal of the 2010 shareholders’ equity adjustment.

h. Securitizations

Banco Hipotecario and BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A. have securitized certain of their mortgage and personal loans originated by the retail banks on their behalf through the transfer of such loans to a special purpose trust which issues multiple classes of bonds and certificates of participation.

Tarshop S.A. enters into ongoing revolving-period securitization programs transferring credit card receivables to trusts in exchange for cash and retained interests in the trusts (known as certificates of participation).

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, these transactions were accounted for as sales and the debt securities and certificates retained by the Bank are accounted for at cost plus accrued interest for the debt securities, and the equity method is used to account for the residual interest in the trust.

 

a)         Adoption of ASU 2009-17

 

Effective July 1, 2010, the Bank implemented new accounting guidance provided by SFAS 166 and 167 (ASU 2009-16 and ASU 2009-17, respectively, under the new codification), which amend the accounting for transfers of financial assets and consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs).

 

The new guidance eliminates the concept of qualified special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) that were previously exempt from consolidation and introduces a new framework for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the assets and liabilities of the VIE. Therefore, the Bank must evaluate all existing securitization trusts that formerly qualified as QSPEs to determine whether they must be consolidated in accordance with ASU 2009-17. An entity is considered a VIE if it possesses one of the following characteristics:

 

·         Insufficient Equity Investment at Risk

·         Equity lacks decision-making rights

·         Equity with non-substantive voting rights

·         Lacking the obligation to Absorb an Entity´s Expected Losses

·         Lacking the right to receive an Entity´s expected residual returns

 

Under the new guidance, the primary beneficiary is the party that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and (2) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

 

To assess whether the Bank has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, the Bank considers all facts and circumstances, including its role in establishing the VIE and its ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes, first, identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and second, identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities.

 

As a consequence of this assessment, the Bank was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these securitization trusts because the Bank has the power to direct the activities of these VIEs through its servicing responsibilities and duties. Additionally, the Bank through its retained interests held in these securitizations has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIEs.

 

Under ASC 810-10-65, the Bank should measure the components of the newly consolidated financial trusts at their carrying amounts as of the adoption date. The Bank must determine the amounts of the assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interests of the newly consolidated financial trusts, that would have been recorded in the Bank’s financial statements as of July 1st 2010, as if ASU 2009-17 had been effective as of the date of the Bank’s initial involvement with the financial trusts. Any difference between the net amount added (net assets of each financial trusts where the Bank is primary beneficiary) from the Bank’s balance sheet and the amount of any previously recognized retained interest is recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of June 30, 2011.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

h. Securitizations (continued)

As a result of this new accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP, the Bank consolidated certain VIEs and former QSPEs that were previously unconsolidated. The table below presents the assets and liabilities of the financial trusts which have been consolidated for U.S. GAAP purposes:

 

 

 

July 1, 2010

 

 

 

Total Assets (a)

Ps.

1,312,340

Total liabilities (b)

Ps.

212,231

Certificates of Participation

Ps.

1,100,109

 

(a) Includes cash and due from banks, loans net of allowances and other assets

(b) Includes debt securities and other liabilities

 

The net effect of the accounting change on July 1, 2010 shareholders’ equity was a Ps. 61,286 charge to retained earnings, primarily from the decrease in the allowance for loan losses, as well as Ps. 119,163 charge to accumulate other comprehensive income, for the net unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities in newly consolidated VIEs.

 

b)         After adoption of ASU 2009-17 as of June 30, 2011

 

i) Trusts formerly qualified as VIE

For U.S. GAAP purposes, as of June 30, 2011 - the Bank consolidated certain VIE’s in which the Bank had a controlling financial interest and for which it is the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Bank reconsolidated their net assets under BACS Funding I, BACS Funding II, BHSA I, BACS III, CHA IX, CHA X and CHA XI and re-established its loan loss reserves under ASC 450-20. See Note 32.b. for allowance for loan losses.

No servicing assets or liabilities have been recognized.

 

ii) Trusts formerly qualified as QSPE

 

As of June 30, 2011 BACS I, BHN II, BHN III, BHN IV, CHA II, CHA III, CHA IV, CHA V, CHA VI, CHA VII and CHA VIII trusts, formerly qualified as QSPE, were considered a variable interest entity. In accordance with ASC 810, the Bank was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these trusts and, therefore, the Bank reconsolidated the net assets of the mentioned trusts and re-established its loan loss reserves under ASC 450-20. See Note 32.b. for allowance for loan losses.

No servicing assets or liabilities have been recognized.

iii) Trusts issued during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011

 

The following trusts have been issued during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011: CHA XII, CHA XIII, CHA XIV, BACS Personales I, and BACS Personales II, which were considered VIEs.

As of June 30, 2011, for U.S. GAAP purposes, the Bank consolidated these trusts in which the Bank had a controlling financial interest and for which it is the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Bank reconsolidated their net assets and re-established its loan loss reserves under ASC 450-20. See Note 32.b. for allowance for loan losses.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

h. Securitizations (continued)

No servicing assets or liabilities have been recognized.

iv) Trusts incorporated as a consequence of the acquisition of Tarshop S.A.

As of June 30, 2011 financial trusts Tarjeta Shopping Series LXII, LXIII, LXIV, LXV and LXVI were considered to be variable interest entities: Therefore, the Bank reconsolidated their net assets, eliminated the gain or loss recognized on the sale of receivables when the carrying value of transferred credit card receivables differs from the amount of cash and certificates of participation received, eliminated the servicing liabilities and re-established its loan loss reserves under ASC 450-20. See Note 32.b. for allowance for loan losses.

The total shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 amounted to Ps. (12,444).

 

c)       Before adoption of ASU 2009-17 as of June 30, 2010

 

As of June 30, 2010, under U.S. GAAP, there were two key accounting determinations that must be made relating to securitizations. A decision must be made as to whether a transfer would be considered a sale under U.S. GAAP, resulting in the transferred assets being removed from our consolidated balance sheet with a gain or loss recognized. Alternatively, the transfer would be considered a secured borrowing, resulting in recognition of a liability in our consolidated balance sheet. The second key determination to be made was whether the securitization vehicle must be consolidated and included in our consolidated balance sheet or whether such securitization vehicle was sufficiently independent that it does not need to be consolidated.

 

i) Trusts formerly qualified as VIE

For U.S. GAAP purposes, as of June 30, 2010 - the Bank consolidated certain VIE’s in which the Bank had a controlling financial interest and for which it is the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Bank reconsolidated their net assets under BACS Funding I, BACS Funding II, BHSA I, BACS III, CHA IX, CHA X and CHA XI and re-established its loan loss reserves under ASC 450-20. See Note 32.b. for allowance for loan losses.

No servicing assets or liabilities have been recognized.

ii) Trusts formerly qualified as QSPE

 

The transfers of financial assets related to the creation of certain trusts were considered sales for U.S. GAAP purposes under ASC 860-10 and for that reason debt securities and certificates retained by the Bank were considered to be “available for sale securities” under U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the Bank did not reconsolidate these trusts: BACS I, BHN II, BHN III, BHN IV, CHA II, CHA III, CHA IV, CHA V, CHA VI, CHA VII and CHA VIII.

 

The retained interests were initially recorded at an amount equal to a portion of the previous aggregate carrying amount of assets sold and retained. The portion was determinated based on the relative fair values of the assets sold and assets retained as of the date of the transfer based on their allocated book value using the relative fair value allocation method.

 

Subsequently, the unrealized gains (losses) on these securities were reported as an adjustment to shareholder’s equity, unless unrealized losses were deemed to be other than temporary in accordance with ASC 325-40.

 

The fair value of these retained interests in the trusts was determined based upon an estimate of cash flows to be collected by the Bank as holder of the retained interests, discounted at an estimated market rate and will constitute the new cost basis of these securities.

 

Based on the mentioned above as of June 30, 2010 the Bank recognized the following adjustments:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

h. Securitizations (continued)

 

a)      The effect of accounting the certificates of participation in BHN II and BHN III, BHN IV and BACS I as available for sale securities that includes the recognition of other than temporary impairment for a 100% of the carrying values of such securities as of June 30, 2006, considering the economic projections as of those dates and the declarative actions mentioned in Note 20. During the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2007, expectations about the recoverability of such securities have significantly changed considering among others, (a) decisions of the Supreme Court related to pesification matters and (b) new expectations about the CER, which adjusts the face value of the senior debt securities issued by the trust. The fair value of the securities is determined based on expected cash flows, discounted at a market interest rate. Increases in the fair value of these securities are recorded in other comprehensive income. As of June 30, 2010 and 2009, such carrying values are determined based upon an estimate of cash flows to be remitted to us as holder of the retained interests discounted at an estimated market rate and;

b)      The fair value recognition of the certificates of participation and debt securities held by the Bank from certain securitization trusts considered sales under U.S. GAAP and classified as available for sale securities.

 

The total shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2010 amounted to Ps. (51,427).

 

Additionally, servicing assets and/or liabilities have been analyzed by the Bank, concluding that the benefits of servicing are not expected to be adequate compensation. Consequently a servicing liability of Ps. 634 as of June 30, 2010, has been recorded for U.S. GAAP purposes.

 

Additional information required by U.S. GAAP

 

The Bank adopted ASC 860-10 and ASC 810-10 which require additional disclosures about its involvement with consolidated VIE’s and expanded the population of VIE’s to be disclosed. The table below presents the assets and liabilities of the financial trusts which have been consolidated for U.S. GAAP purposes:

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

Ps.

47,952

Loans (net of allowances)

 

1,699,240

Other assets

 

297,357

Total Assets

Ps.

2,044,549

 

 

 

Debt Securities

Ps.

1,669,346

Certificates of Participation

 

318,998

Other liabilities

 

56,205

Total Liabilities

Ps.

2,044,549

 

The Bank’s maximum loss exposure, which amounted to Ps. 2,044,549, is based on the unlikely event that all of the assets in the VIE’s become worthless and incorporates potential losses associated with assets recorded on the Bank’s Balance Sheet. Nevertheless, under Argentine Law the Debt securities will be paid exclusively with the securitized assets.

i. Acquisition of Treasury shares

On January 29, 2004 BHSA entered in a Total Return Swap transaction with Deutsche Bank AG (“DBAG”). Under this transaction Banco Hipotecario S.A. paid US$ 17.5 M and DBAG agreed to transfer to the Bank 71,100,000 BHSA Class D shares on January 29, 2009 or at an earlier date, if requested by BHSA. Under Argentine Banking GAAP, BHSA recognized as of June 30, 2008 and 2007, the right to receive its shares as an asset, which is marked to market based on the market value of its shares at period end. Changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. Under U.S. GAAP, following the guidance of ASC 480-10 BHSA recognized the right to receive its shares at a future date at cost, as a reduction of equity. Subsequent charges in the market value of the shares are not recognized.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

i. Acquisition of Treasury shares (continued)

The Total Return Swap had been executed and DBAG transferred to the Bank 71,100,000 ordinary Class “D” shares of Banco Hipotecario S.A. (See Note 27.d.).

Under Argentine Banking GAAP acquisitions of the Bank’s shares adjust Shareholders’ Equity and changes in quoted market prices between the acquisition date and the reporting date are not recognized.

As a consequence, the Bank derecognized the right to receive its shares mentioned above and recorded to retained earnings Ps. (39,460) related to the difference between the treasury shares’ cost and their market value. Subsequent changes in the market value of the shares are not recognized. Furthermore, during the year 2009, the Bank has recorded in its income statement Ps. 40,883 related to the shares revaluation till the execution of the transaction was performed. As of June 30, 2009 this revaluation was reversed for U.S. GAAP purposes.

j. Intangible Assets

Software costs

Under Argentine Banking GAAP fees paid for a re-engineering project and for restructuring expenses incurred in relation to certain equity transactions are recognized as an intangible asset and amortized in a maximum of five years. Such cost should be expensed as incurred under U.S. GAAP.

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, the Bank capitalizes costs relating to all three of the stages of software development. Under ASC 350-40 defines three stages for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use: the preliminary project stage, the application development stage and the post-implementation operation stage. Only the second stage costs should be capitalized.

Shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. (5,970) and Ps. (8,431), respectively.

Other intangible assets

On January 13, 2011, Tarshop S.A. acquired from APSA Media S.A., previously Metroshop S.A., a portfolio of credit cards delinquent by less than 60 days; a contractual position in contracts for the issuance of credit cards; the accounts of customers, the lease agreements and movable property at certain branches and the contracts of employment with personnel under a labor relationship.

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, no intangible assets should be recognized in accordance with these transactions.

Under U.S. GAAP, ASC 350-30 defines that an intangible asset which is acquired either individually or with a group of other assets shall be recognized. Assets are recognized based on their cost to the acquiring entity, which generally includes the transaction costs of the assets acquisition, and no gain or loss is recognized unless the fair value of noncash assets given as consideration differs the assets’ carrying amount on the acquiring entity’s books. The cost of a group of assets acquired shall be allocated to the individual assets acquired or liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values and shall not give rise to goodwill.

Shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 amounted to Ps. 14,203 related to the contractual position in contracts for the issuance of credit cards and the accounts of customers recorded as intangibles assets for U.S. GAAP purposes.

Goodwill – Acquisition of Tarshop S.A.

On December 22, 2009, the Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 80% of the share capital of Tarshop SA. Such shareholding consists of 107,037,152 non-endorsable, registered ordinary shares, par value 1 Peso per share, and entitled to one vote per share, in turn equivalent to 107,037,152 votes. The transaction was subject to the BCRA approval.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

j. Intangible Assets (continued)

 

The sales price amounts to US$ 26.8 million, 20% (US$ 5.4 million) of which was paid on December 29, 2009. However, the contract has a reimbursement clause according to which the advance would be returned to the Bank if the transaction was not approved. On August 30, 2010, the Financial and Exchange Institutions Superintendency of the Argentine Central Bank gave its consent to the referred purchase and on September 13, 2010, the remaining balance was paid.

 

The incorporation of Tarshop into the economic group led by Banco Hipotecario will help to channel the market’s demand for consumer finance thus allowing Banco Hipotecario to focus mainly on meeting its strategic goals of offering a comprehensive solution for home mortgages, both at the time of acquiring the property through a mortgage loan and later on when equipping it through the financing of the products necessary via personal loans and/or the use of the credit card. Tarshop is still a separated segment considering how the business is analyzed by the management.

 

Pursuant to Argentine Central Bank rules, and due to the difference between the acquisition cost and the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of September 13, 2010, a goodwill amounting to Ps. 29,568 was recorded under Intangible Assets – Goodwill. This goodwill is subsequently charged to Income on a straight-line basis during 60 months. As of June 30, 2011 the Bank has a balance of Ps. 27,104 related to the goodwill.

 

Under U.S. GAAP, ASC 805 requires the acquisition of controlling interest of Tarshop S.A. to be accounted for as a business combination applying the purchase method, recognizing all net assets acquired at their fair value. The Bank applies the following guidance:

-     if the consideration transferred exceeds the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the acquirer shall recognize goodwill as of the acquisition date, or,

-     if the consideration transferred is lower than the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the acquirer shall recognize the resulting gain in earnings on the acquisition date.

The following table summarizes the consideration transferred and the fair value of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:

 

 

 

Tarshop S.A.

Acquisition date

August 31, 2010

Fair value of consideration transferred:

 

 

 

Cash

Ps. 105,431

 

 

Total

105,431

 

 

Recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

16,079

Government and corporate securities

143,646

Loans and Trade receivables

258,867

Intangible assets

30,492

Other assets

7,541

Other liabilities resulting from financial brokerage

(236,060)

Other liabilities

(85,306)

Non-controlling interest

(27,052)

 

 

Total net assets

108,207

 

 

Gain on purchase

Ps. 2,776

   

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

 

j. Intangible Assets (continued)

 

This acquisition was approved by the Argentine Central Bank on August 30, 2010. However, the Bank took control of the operations in the company when the remaining balance of the price was paid. Therefore, the acquisition date was considered to be September 13, 2010. For the purposes of calculating the goodwill resulting from the business combination, the entity has calculated the fair values of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree as of August 31, 2010 as no significant circumstances have taken place between that date and the acquisition date.

 

The intangible assets identified as part of the acquisition where customer relationships, trademark and workforce amounted to Ps. 24,394 as of August 31, 2010 subject to amortization.

 

The tables below present the condensed income statement of Tarshop S.A. in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP:

-          for the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011,

-          for the two month period ended August 31, 2010, which were not included in the Bank´s consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2011, and

-          for the ten month period ended June 30, 2011 which were the results consolidated in the Bank´s consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2011 considering the previous clarifications on the acquisition date,

 

 

Unaudited pro-forma condensed income statement ten month period ended 06/30/2011 (*)

Unaudited pro-forma condensed income statement two month period ended 08/31/2010 (*)

Audited pro-forma condensed income statement twelve month period ended 06/30/2011 (*)

Financial Income

148,198

31,564

179,762

Financial Expenses

(68,177)

(13,975)

(82,152)

Loan Loss provisions

(37,762)

(4,666)

(42,428)

Income from Services

177,741

31,038

208,779

Expenses for Services

(12,805)

(2,161)

(14,966)

Administrative expenses

(185,953)

(34,159)

(220,112)

Miscellaneous Income

43,465

9,968

53,433

Miscellaneous Losses

(5,216)

183

(5,033)

Net Income

59,491

17,792

77,283

 

(*) These amounts do not include adjustments and consolidating eliminations.

k.  Impairment of fixed assets and foreclosed assets

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, fixed assets and foreclosed assets are restated for inflation using the WPI index at February 28, 2003. As such, the balances of fixed assets and foreclosed assets were increased approximately 120%.

In accordance with ASC 360-10 such assets are subject to impairment tests in certain circumstances. Because projected cash flows associated with fixed assets and foreclosed assets are insufficient to recover the restated carrying amounts of the assets, those assets should be tested for impairment. During 2002, in the absence of credible market values for our fixed and foreclosed assets, the Bank under U.S. GAAP reversed the restatement of fixed and foreclosed assets.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

As of June 2011 and 2010, no additional impairment was recorded in fixed and foreclosed assets.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

k.  Impairment of fixed assets and foreclosed assets (continued) 

Shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. (41,250) and Ps. (42,441), respectively. The differences between periods are due to depreciation recorded under Argentine Banking GAAP.

l. Non-controlling interest

Argentine Banking GAAP rules require to record non-controlling interests as a component of the liabilities. ASC 810 requires to record such interests as shareholders’ equity. In addition, the U.S. GAAP adjustment represents the allocation to the non-controlling interest of non-wholly owned subsidiaries of certain U.S. GAAP adjustments related to such subsidiaries.

m. Vacation Provision

The Bank’s policy for vacation benefits is to expense such benefits as taken. For U.S. GAAP purposes, the vacation accrual is based on an accrual basis, where earned but untaken vacation is recognized as a liability.

Shareholders´ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. (9,639) and Ps. (10,288), respectively.

n. Insurance Technical reserve

Until September 2003, the calculation of the local technical reserves performed by the Bank was the same as that used under U.S. GAAP.

On September 2003, the National Insurance Superintendency issued certain regulations on the calculation of reserves introducing changes to the local regulations. For U.S. GAAP purposes the Bank has accounted these types of transactions under ASC 944.

Therefore, the technical reserves for the twelve month periods ended June 2011 and 2010 were adjusted for U.S. GAAP and a Shareholders’ equity adjustment was recorded between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. (6,140) and Ps. (5,732), respectively.

o. Capitalization of interest cost

Under Argentine Banking GAAP, during the process of construction of an asset the capitalization of interest is not recognized.

For U.S. GAAP purposes, as stated in ASC 835-20 the amount of interest cost to be capitalized for qualifying assets is intended to be that portion of the interest cost incurred during the assets’ acquisition periods that theoretically could have been avoided (for example, by avoiding additional borrowings or by using the funds expended for the assets to repay existing borrowings) if expenditures for the assets had not been made.

The amount capitalized in an accounting period shall be determined by applying an interest rate to the average amount of accumulated expenditures for the asset during the period. The capitalization rates used in an accounting period shall be based on the rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period.

The total amount of interest cost capitalized in an accounting period shall not exceed the total amount of interest cost incurred by the enterprise in that period.

Shareholders’ Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to Ps. 2,202 and Ps. 1,654, respectively. The differences between periods are due to the different amounts of depreciation.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

I.        Differences in measurement methods (continued)

p. Deferred Income Tax

Argentine Banking GAAP requires income taxes to be recognized on the basis of amounts due in accordance with Argentine tax regulations. Temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of accounting are therefore not considered in recognizing income taxes.

In accordance with ASC 740-10 under U.S. GAAP income taxes are recognized on the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for tax loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recorded or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized for that component of net deferred tax assets which is “more likely than not” that it will not be recoverable.

 

As of June 30, 2009, 2010 and 2011, and based on the tax projections performed, the Bank believes that is more likely than not that it will recover the net operating tax loss carryforward and all the temporary differences, with future taxable income. As we mention in note 25 the tax net operating loss carry forward increased from Ps. 165,557 as of June 30, 2010 to Ps. 319,430 as of June 30, 2011 due to the acquisition of Tarshop SA, among other factors.

 

In a consolidated basis, the Bank has recognized a shareholders’ equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP that amounted to Ps. 124,224 and Ps. 126,761, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of the acquisition date of Tarshop S.A., under U.S. GAAP the Bank has recognized a deferred income tax of Ps. 31,476. ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for the recognition, measurement, financial statement presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

The Bank classifies income tax-related interest and penalties as income taxes in the financial statements. The adoption of this pronouncement had no effect on the Bank’s overall financial position or results of operations.

 

The following table shows the tax years open for examination as of June 30, 2011, by major tax jurisdictions in which the Bank operates:

 

Jurisdiction

 

Tax year

Argentina

 

2006 – 2010

q. Items in process of collection  

The Bank does not give accounting recognition to checks drawn on the Bank or other banks, or other items to be collected until such time as the related item clears or is accepted. Such items are recorded by the Bank in memorandum accounts. US banks, however, account for such items through balance sheet clearing accounts at the time the items are presented to the Bank.

The Bank’s assets and liabilities would be increased by approximately Ps. 76,784, Ps. 59,264 and Ps. 33,933, had U.S. GAAP been applied at June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

II.        Additional disclosure requirements:

 

r. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures

  

Effective January 1, 2009, ASC 820-10:

 

·         Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, and establishes a framework for measuring fair value;

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

r. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures (continued)

 

·         Establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date;

 

·         Nullifies the guidance in ASC 815-10, which required the deferral of profit at inception of a transaction involving a derivative financial instrument in the absence of observable data supporting the valuation technique;

 

·         Eliminates large position discounts for financial instruments quoted in active markets and requires consideration of the Bank’s creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and

 

·         Expands disclosures about instruments measured at fair value.

 

ASC 825-10 provides an option to elect fair value as an alternative measurement for selected financial assets, financial liabilities, unrecognized firm commitments and written loan commitments not previously recorded at fair value. Under ASC 825-10, fair value is used for both the initial and subsequent measurement of the designated assets, liabilities and commitments, with the changes on fair value recognized in net income. As a result of ASC 825-10 analysis, the Bank has not elected to apply fair value accounting for any of its financial instruments not previously carried at fair value.

 

Valuation hierarchy

ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Effective January 2010, the Bank adopted new accounting guidance under ASC 820 that requires additional disclosures including, among other things, (i) the amounts and reasons for certain significant transfers among the three hierarchy levels of inputs, (ii) the gross, rather than net, basis for certain level 3 roll forward information, (iii) use of a “class” rather than a “major category” basis for assets and liabilities, and (iv) valuation techniques and inputs used to estimate level 2 and level 3 fair value measurements. The following information incorporates these new disclosures requirements except for the level 3 roll forward information which is not required until the first quarter of 2011.

 In addition, ASC 820-10 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows.

·         Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

·         Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

·         Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

 

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Determination of fair value

 

Fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use primarily market-based or independently-sourced market parameters, including interest rate yield curves, option volatilities and currency rates. Valuation

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

r. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures (continued)

 

adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality, the Bank’s creditworthiness, liquidity and unobservable parameters that are applied consistently over time.

 

The Bank believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies, or assumptions, to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

 

The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the Bank to measure various financial instruments at fair value, including an indication of the level in the fair-value hierarchy in which each instrument is generally classified. Where appropriate, the description includes details of the valuation models, the key inputs to those models as well as any significant assumptions.

 

Assets (by Class of asset)

 

a)       Securities 

 

As of June 30, 2011 the Bank’s securities are classified within level 1of the valuation hierarchy using quoted prices available in the active market. Level 1 securities includes government bonds and instruments issued by BCRA and corporate securities. Furthermore the Bank´s instruments issued by BCRA with no volatility published by the BCRA, are classified within Level 2 using quoted prices available of similar assets.

 

As of June 30, 2010 the Bank’s securities are classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy using quoted prices available in the active market. Level 1 securities include government bonds and instruments issued by BCRA and corporate securities.

 

b)       Securities receivable under repurchase agreements

 

The Bank’s securities receivable under repurchase agreements which do not qualify for sale accounting for U.S. GAAP purposes, are classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. To estimate the fair value of these securities, quoted prices are available in an active market.

 

c)       Subordinated mortgage backed bonds / Retained interests in securitizations

 

As of June 30, 2010, the Bank’s retained interests in securitizations are classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. As quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using a discount cash flow model which includes assumptions based upon projected finance charges related to the securitized assets, estimated net credit losses, prepayment assumptions and contractual interest paid to third-party investors.

 

d)       Derivatives 

 

The fair value of level 3 and level 2 derivative positions are determined using internally developed models that utilize both market observable and unobservable parameters. Level 3 derivative instruments have primary risk characteristics that relate to unobservable pricing parameters such as private name credit spreads, credit correlations, long dated equity or interest rate volatility skews and forward spreads. Such derivatives include long-dated interest rate or currency swaps, and credit default swaps where swap rates may be unobservable for longer maturities.

 

Liabilities (by Class of liability)

 

e)       Derivatives 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

r. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures (continued)

 

The fair value of level 3 and level 2 derivative positions are determined using internally developed models that utilize both market observable and unobservable parameters. Level 3 derivative instruments have primary risk characteristics that relate to unobservable pricing parameters such as private name credit spreads, credit correlations, long dated equity or interest rate volatility skews and forward spreads. Such derivatives include long-dated interest rate or currency swaps, and credit default swaps where swap rates may be unobservable for longer maturities.

 

The following table presents the financial instruments, by class of asset and liabilities carried at fair value as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, by ASC 820-10 valuation hierarchy (as described above).

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis  

 

Balances as of June 30, 2011

Total carrying value

Quoted market prices in active markets

(Level 1)

Internal models with significant observable market parameters

(Level 2)

Internal models with significant unobservable market parameters

(Level 3)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

564,687

564,687

-

-

Provincial Public Debt – BOGAR

12,844

12,844

-

-

Other government securities

57,508

57,508

-

-

Instruments issued by the BCRA

1,569,823

799,043

770,780

-

Corporate securities

141,911

141,911

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

Securities receivable under repurchase agreements

 

 

 

 

Other government securities

28,422

28,422

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

 

 

 

Cross Currency Swap (Euro/Dollar)

89,195

-

89,195

-

Credit Currency Swap (Ps. CER/Dollar)

48,344

-

48,344

-

Interest Rate Swap

684

-

684

-

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE

2,513,418

1,604,415

909,003

-

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

 

 

 

Cross Currency Swap (Dollar/Euro)

(2,839)

-

(2,839)

-

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE

(2,839)

-

(2,839)

-

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

r. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures (continued)

 

Balances as of June 30, 2010

Total carrying value

Quoted market prices in active markets

(Level 1)

Internal models with significant observable market parameters

(Level 2)

Internal models with significant unobservable market parameters

(Level 3)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

257,864

257,864

-

-

BODEN 2012 - Compensatory Bond

1,565,775

1,565,775

-

-

Provincial Public Debt – BOGAR

71,245

71,245

-

-

Other government securities

217,691

217,691

-

-

Instrument issued by the BCRA

1,039,902

1,039,902

-

-

Corporate securities

73,414

73,414

-

-

 

     

 

Subordinated mortgage backed bonds / Retained interests in securitizations

     

 

Subordinated mortgage backed bonds

226,724

-

-

226,724

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

 

 

 

Cross Currency Swap (Euro/Dollar)

14,245

-

-

14,245

Credit Currency Swap (Ps. CER/Dollar)

48,249

-

-

48,249

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE

3,515,109

3,225,891

-

289,218

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

 

 

 

Cross Currency Swap (Dollar/Euro)

(12,429)

-

-

(12,429)

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE

(12,429)

-

-

(12,429)

 

Changes in level 3 fair value measurements

 

The table below includes a roll forward of the balance sheet amounts as of June 30, 2011 (including the change in fair value) for financial instruments classified by the Bank within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. When a determination is made to classify a financial instrument within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, the determination is based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

r. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures (continued)

 

Balances as of June 30, 2011

Net Derivative financial instruments

Subordinated mortgage backed bonds

Total Fair Value Measurements

Cross Currency Swaps (Euro/ Dollar)

Credit Currency Swaps (pesos CER / dollar)

Cross Currency Swaps (Euro/ Dollar)

 

 

Fair value at the beginning of the period

 

14,245

 

48,249

 

(12,429)

 

226,724

 

276,789

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Included in earnings

74,950

95

9,590

-

84,635

Included in other comprehensive income

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

-

Purchases,

-

-

-

-

-

Issuances

-

-

-

-

684

Settlements

-

-

-

-

-

Transfers in to/ out of level 3

(89,195)

(48,344)

2,839

(226,724) (*)

(362,108)

Fair value, June 30, 2011

-

-

-

-

-

(*) During the period ended June 30, 2011 and as part of the implementation of ASU 2009-16 and ASU 2009-17, the Bank started consolidating the trusts which were previously recorded at fair value.

The table below summarizes gains and losses due to changes in fair value, recorded in earnings for level 3 assets and liabilities during the period:

Balances as of June 30, 2011

Net Derivative financial instruments

Cross Currency Swaps (Euro/ Dollar)

Credit Currency Swaps (pesos CER / dollar)

Cross Currency Swaps (Euro/ Dollar)

Classification of gains and losses (realized/unrealized) included in earnings for 2011:

 

 

 

Financial Income

74,950

85

9,590

Total

74,950

85

9,590

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures

 

Allowance for credit losses and recorded investments in financial receivables

 

The following table presents the allowance for account receivables losses and the related carrying amount of Financing Receivables for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 respectively:

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures (continued)

 

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

Consumer

 

Commercial
Loan Portfolio

 

Total

Loan Portfolio

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

-

 

727

 

727

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

300,796

 

32,445

 

333,241

Ending Balance

300,796

 

33,172

 

333,968

Financing receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

-

 

32,444

 

32,444

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

5,777,237

 

2,220,532

 

7,997,769

Ending Balance

5,777,237

 

2,252,976

 

8,030,213

 

 

As of June 30, 2010

 

Consumer

 

Commercial
Loan Portfolio

 

Total

Loan Portfolio

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

-

 

-

 

-

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

302,387

 

33,781

 

336,168

Ending Balance

302,387

 

33,781

 

336,168

Financing receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

-

 

33,781

 

33,781

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

4,063,072

 

1,503,338

 

5,566,410

Ending Balance

4,063,072

 

1,537,119

 

5,600,191

           

Account receivable charge-off and recoveries

Under Argentine GAAP, recoveries on previously charge-off account receivable are recorded directly to income and the amount of charge-off account receivable in excess of amounts specifically allocated is recorded as a direct charge to the income statement. The Bank does not partially charge off troubled account receivable until final disposition of the credit, rather, the allowance is maintained on a credit-by –credit basis for its estimated settlement value. Under U.S. GAAP, all charge off and recovery activity is recorded through the allowance for account receivable losses account. Further, account receivables are generally charged to the allowance account when all or part of the credit is considered uncollectible.

Impaired loans

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures (continued)

 

ASC 310, requires a creditor to measure impairment of a loan based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. This Statement is applicable to all loans (including those restructured in a troubled debt restructuring involving amendment of terms), except large groups of smaller-balance homogenous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment. Loans are considered impaired when, based on Management’s evaluation, a borrower will not be able to fulfill its obligation under the original loan terms.

 

The following table discloses the amounts of loans considered impaired in accordance with ASC 310 updated by ASU 2010 - 20, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

Recorded Investment

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

Related Allowance

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

17,669

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

14,775

 

6,081

 

727

Total

32,444

 

6,081

 

727

 

 

As of June 30, 2010

 

Recorded Investment

 

Unpaid Principal Balance

 

Related Allowance

With no related allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

33,781

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

-

 

-

 

-

Total

33,781

 

-

 

-

Non-accrual accounts receivables and Past due

Non-Accrual loans are defined as those loans in the categories of: (a) Consumer portfolio: “Medium Risk”, “High Risk”, “Uncollectible”, and “Uncollectible Due to Technical Reasons”, and (b) Commercial portfolio: “With problems”, “High Risk of Insolvency”, “Uncollectible”, and “Uncollectible Due to Technical Reasons”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures (continued)

 

The following table represents the amounts of nonaccruals, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:

 

 

As of June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

Consumer

 

 

 

Advances

1,628

 

588

Mortgage Loans

45,278

 

67,293

Personal Loans

13,687

 

28,036

Credit Card Loans – BHSA

19,331

 

24,500

Credit card Loans – Tarshop

10,014

 

-

                 Total Consumer

89,938

 

120,417

Commercial

 

 

 

Performing Loans

2,426

 

2,158

Impaired Loans

31,134

 

16,802

                 Total Commercial

33,560

 

18,960

 

 

 

 

                 Total Non accrual loans

123,498

 

139,377

 

An aging analysis of past due account receivables, segregated by class of account receivables, as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

30-90

91-180

181-360

 

 

 

 

 

Days Past

Days Past

Days Past

Greater

Total Past

Current

Total

 

Due

Due

Due

than 360

Due

 

Financing

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

35

293

1,322

13

1,663

56,584

58,247

Mortgage Loans

38,499

10,136

10,194

24,948

83,777

2,637,411

2,721,188

Personal Loans

12,329

5,796

6,990

901

26,016

603,383

629,399

Credit Card Loans – BHSA

13,614

8,378

10,934

19

32,945

1,550,834

1,583,779

Credit card Loans – Tarshop

7,052

4,340

5,664

10

17,066

767,558

784,624

Total Consumer Loans

71,529

28,943

35,104

25,891

161,467

5,615,770

5,777,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing Loans

318

5

6

2,415

2,744

2,217,788

2,220,532

Impaired loans

283

4

14,784

16,346

31,417

1,027

32,444

Total Commercial Loans

601

9

14,790

18,762

34,162

2,218,815

2,252,976

Total

72,130

28,952

49,894

44,652

195,628

7,834,585

8,030,213

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures (continued)

 

 

As of June 30, 2010

 

30-90

91-180

181-360

 

 

 

 

 

Days Past

Days Past

Days Past

Greater

Total Past

Current

Total

 

Due

Due

Due

than 360

Due

 

Financing

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

133

136

215

237

721

68,676

69,397

Mortgage Loans

52,242

14,026

11,164

42,103

119,535

2,348,987

2,468,522

Personal Loans

14,305

10,610

15,829

1,597

42,341

357,086

399,427

Credit Cards Loans

19,259

9,624

14,827

49

43,759

1,081,965

1,125,724

Total Consumer Loans

85,940

34,396

42,036

43,985

206,357

3,856,715

4,063,072

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing Loans

64

2,067

6

85

2,222

1,501,116

1,503,338

Impaired loans

-

-

3,677

13,125

16,802

16,979

33,781

Total Commercial Loans

64

2,067

3,683

13,210

19,024

1,518,095

1,537,119

Total

86,004

36,463

45,719

57,195

225,381

5,374,810

5,600,191

 

Financial receivables that are past due 90 days or more do not accrue interests.

Credit Quality

 

The following tables contain the loan portfolio classification by credit quality indicator set forth by the Argentine Central Bank.

Commercial Portfolio:

Loan Classification Description
1.  Normal Situation

The debtor is widely able to meet its financial obligations, demonstrating significant cash flows, a liquid financial situation, an adequate financial structure, a timely payment record, competent management, available information in a timely, accurate manner and satisfactory internal controls. The debtor is in the upper 50% of a sector of activity that is operating properly and has good prospects.

2.  With Special Follow-up

Cash flow analysis reflects that the debt may be repaid even though it is possible that the customer’s future payment ability may deteriorate without a proper follow-up.
     This category is divided into two subcategories:
     (2.a). Under Observation; 
     (2.b). Under Negotiation or Refinancing Agreements

3.  With Problems

Cash flow analysis evidences problems to repay the debt, and therefore, if these problems are not solved, there may be some losses.

4.  High Risk of Insolvency

Cash flow analysis evidences that repayment of the full debt is highly unlikely.

5.  Uncollectible

The amounts in this category are deemed total losses. Even though these assets may be recovered under certain future circumstances, inability to make payments is evident at the date of the analysis. It includes loans to insolvent or bankrupt borrowers.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures (continued)

Credit quality indicators for the commercial portfolio are reviewed, at a minimum, on a annual basis

 

Consumer Portfolio

 

Loan Classification Description
1.  Normal Situation

Loans with timely repayment or arrears not exceeding 31 days, both of principal and interest.

2.  Low Risk

Occasional late payments, with a payment in arrears of more than 32 days and up to 90 days. A customer classified as “Normal” having been refinanced may be recategorized within this category, as long as he amortizes one principal installment (whether monthly or bimonthly) or repays 5% of principal.

3.  Medium Risk

Some inability to make payments, with arrears of more than 91 days and up to 180 days. A customer classified as “Low Risk” having been refinanced may be recategorized within this category, as long as he amortizes two principal installments (whether monthly or bimonthly) or repays 5% of principal.

4.  High Risk

Judicial proceedings demanding payment have been initiated or arrears of more than 180 days and up to one year. A customer classified as “Medium Risk” having been refinanced may be recategorized within this category, as long as he amortizes three principal installments (whether monthly or bimonthly) or repays 10% of principal.

5.  Uncollectible Loans to insolvent or bankrupt borrowers, or subject to judicial proceedings, with little or no possibility of collection, or with arrears in excess of one year.

 

 

Credit quality indicators for the consumer portfolio are reviewed on a monthly basis.

 

The following table shows the account receivable balances categorized by credit quality indicators for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

"1"

"2"

"3"

"4"

"5"

 

 

Normal Situation

With special follow-up or Low Risk

With problems or Medium Risk

High risk of insolvency or High risk

Uncollectible

Total

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

54,707

869

1,019

1,326

325

58,246

Mortgage Loans

2,663,720

30,478

6,786

9,917

10,291

2,721,192

Personal Loans

1,954,119

32,164

9,941

16,979

7,067

2,020,270

Credit Card Loans – BHSA

2,238,893

38,471

28,662

48,016

50,148

2,404,190

Credit card Loans – Tarshop

666,646

18,892

18,081

31,182

49,822

784,623

Total Consumer Loans

5,508,533

88,200

44,106

73,401

62,997

5,777,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing loans

2,219,520

1,012

-

-

-

2,220,532

Impaired loans

819

18,760

12,865

32,444

Total Commercial Loans

2,219,520

1,012

819

18,760

12,865

2,252,976

Total Financing Receivables

7,728,053

89,212

44,925

92,161

75,862

8,030,213

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

s. Credit Risk disclosures (continued)

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2010

 

"1"

"2"

"3"

"4"

"5"

 

 

Normal Situation

With special follow-up or Low Risk

With problems or Medium Risk

High risk of insolvency or High risk

Uncollectible

Total

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances

66,868

399

313

1,192

627

69,399

Mortgage Loans

2,337,848

53,445

12,547

11,986

52,690

2,468,520

Personal Loans

373,521

16,416

3,562

3,917

2,011

399,427

Credit Cards Loans

1,088,366

25,909

7,206

3,475

768

1,125,724

Total Consumer Loans

3,866 ,603

96,169

23,629

20,570

56,101

4,063,072

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing loans

1,498,128

5,210

-

-

-

1,503,338

Impaired loans

10,169

9,663

13,949

33,781

Total Commercial Loans

1,498,128

5,210

10,169

9,663

13,949

1,537,119

Total Financing Receivables

5,364,731

101,379

33,798

30,233

70,050

5,600,191

             

Allowance for Credit Losses

Accounts receivable balances are classified as uncollectible and written off from the Consolidated Balance Sheet when 365 days past due and subsequently recorded in memorandum accounts.

The activity in the allowance for accounts receivables losses under U.S. GAAP for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

 

 

 

Argentine Banking GAAP

 

U.S. GAAP

 

Adjustment

June 30, 2010

 

241,328

 

 

336,168

 

 

(94,840)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variances

 

18,267

 

 

(2,200)

 

 

20,467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

Ps.

259,595 (*)

 

Ps.

333,968

 

Ps.

(74,373)

(*) The balance does not include Ps. 35,789 of Tarshop S.A. allowances for loan losses as of the acquisition date.

t. Comprehensive income

ASC 220 establishes standards for reporting and disclosure of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in the financial statements. Comprehensive income is the total of net income and other charges or credits to equity that are not the result of transactions with owners.

The following disclosure presented for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, shows all periods in Argentine Banking GAAP format reflecting U.S. GAAP income and comprehensive statement adjustments.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

t. Comprehensive income (continued)

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Income Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial income

Ps.

1,718,700

 

Ps.

1,476,896

 

Ps.

1,202,472

Financial expenses

 

(748,063)

 

 

(661,590)

 

 

(615,308)

Net financial income

 

970,637

 

 

815,306

 

 

587,164

Provision for loan losses

 

(89,674)

 

 

(217)

 

 

(203,185)

Income from services

 

791,969

 

 

470,855

 

 

388,467

Expenses for services

 

(182,658)

 

 

(148,862)

 

 

(127,246)

Administrative expenses

 

(910,079)

 

 

(562,220)

 

 

(450,188)

Net income (loss) from financial transactions

 

580,195

 

 

574,862

 

 

195,012

Miscellaneous income

 

197,182

 

 

112,876

 

 

170,105

Miscellaneous expenses

 

(217,898)

 

 

(115,527)

 

 

(107,226)

Income before income taxes and Non-controlling interest

 

559,479

 

 

572,211

 

 

257,891

Income taxes

 

(30,558)

 

 

(121,906)

 

 

27,338

Net income under U.S. GAAP

 

528,921

 

 

450,305

 

 

285,229

Less Net (Loss) attributable to the Non-controlling interest

 

(11,046)

 

 

(9,158)

 

 

(813)

Net income attributable Controlling interest in accordance with U.S. GAAP

 

517,875

 

 

441,147

 

 

284,416

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (loss) on securities

 

(273,683)

 

 

392,532

 

 

(341,145)

Other comprehensive income (loss)  

 

(273,683)

 

 

392,532

 

 

(341,145)

Comprehensive income (loss)  

Ps.

244,192

 

Ps.

833,679

 

Ps.

(56,729)

u. Risks and Uncertainties

As of June 30, 2011, the Bank’s exposure to the Argentine public sector represented approximately 6.2% of total assets under Argentine Banking GAAP. Although the Bank’s exposure to the Argentine public sector consists mostly of performing assets, the realization of the Bank’s assets, its income and cash flow generation capacity and future financial condition may be dependent on the Argentine government's ability to comply with its payment obligations, and on its ability to establish an economic policy that is successful in promoting sustainable economic growth in the long run.

v. U.S. GAAP estimates  

Valuation reserves, impairment charges and estimates of market values on assets and step up bonds discounting, as established by the Bank for U.S. GAAP purposes are subject to significant assumptions of future cash flows and interest rates for discounting such cash flows. Losses on the exchange of government and provincial bonds and on retained interests in securitization trusts were significantly affected by higher discount rates. Should the discount rates change in future years, the carrying amounts and charges to income and shareholders’ equity deficit will also change. In addition, as estimates of future cash flows change, so too will the carrying amounts which are dependent on such cash flows. It is possible that changes to the carrying amounts of loans, investments and other assets will be adjusted in the near term in amounts that are material to the Bank’s financial position and results of income.

 

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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009

  (Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and as otherwise indicated) 

 

32. Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP (continued)

 

II.        Additional disclosure requiremens (continued)

 

w. Allowance for loan losses  

 

Management believes that the current level of allowance for loan losses recorded for U.S. GAAP purposes are sufficient to cover incurred losses of the Bank’s loan portfolio as of June 30, 2011. Many factors can affect the Bank’s estimates of allowance for loan losses, including expected cash flows, volatility of default probability, migrations and estimated loss severity. The process of determining the level of the allowance for credit losses requires a high degree of judgment. It is possible that others, given the same information, may at any point in time reach different reasonable conclusions. If market conditions, and economic uncertainties exist, it might result in higher credit losses and provision for credit losses in future periods.

 

33. Commencement of summary proceedings

 

The Bank has been notified of Resolution No. 286, dated July 2, 2010 issued by the Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions whereby summary proceedings have been commenced against the Bank and its directors under section 8 of the Foreign Exchange Offences Law (as restated by Decree No. 480/95).

                 

Under the above-mentioned proceedings, the Bank has been charged with the violation of certain provisions under Communications “A” 4087 and 4177 concerning early repayments of restructured external indebtedness for US$ 91,420,135 and Euros 2,803,965 in the period February 2004 through June 2005.

 

In the Bank’s and its legal counsels’ opinion, these summary proceedings are not likely to succeed and therefore, no contingency in this respect has been reflected in these financial statements.

 

34. Subsequent events

 

             On October 17, 2011 Banco Hipotecario issued Series I Notes for an amount of Ps. 90,143, which accrue interest at BADLAR + 350 basic points and will mature on April 17, 2013.

 

             Tarshop S.A. issued Negotiable Obligations Series III on September 20, 2011 for a face value of Ps. 100,000, which accrue interest at BADLAR + 400 basic points and will mature on March 20, 2013.

 

On August 17, 2011, BACS launched BACS Personales Series III for a face value of Ps. 40,421. The issuance date of the trust securities was August, 23 2011.

 

 

 

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Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC

Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F – 222

Consolidated Balance Sheets

F – 223

Consolidated Statements of Operations

F – 225

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital (Deficit)

F – 227

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

F – 228

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F – 231

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

            

 

 

To the Members

Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC

 

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of February 24, 2011 and June 30, 2010 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members’ deficit and cash flows for the period July 1, 2010 to February 24, 2011 and the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes 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, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC and Subsidiaries as of February 24, 2011 and June 30, 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the period July 1, 2010 to February 24, 2011 and the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

As discussed in Notes 10 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements, on November 16, 2010, Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC presented a plan of reorganization (“the Plan”) which became effective on December 30, 2010. The Company was liquidated on February 24, 2011.

 

 

 

 

/s/ CORNERSTONE  ACCOUNTING  GROUP  LLP

 

 

New York, New York

December 23, 2011

 

 

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2010

(Amounts in dollars)

 

ASSETS

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

Real Estate, net

$

-

 

$ 135,921,376

 

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

Cash

-

 

902,228

Accounts receivable

-

 

680,455

Prepaid expenses

-

 

4,613,751

Restricted cash

-

 

9,046,735

Deferred rent receivable

-

 

8,526,805

Utility deposits

-

 

38,200

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,016,191 in 2010

-

 

2,391,343

Deferred ground lease costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,722,053 in 2010

-

 

5,685,271

Deferred preferred equity interest costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,027,557 in 2010

-

 

94,120

Lease intangibles, net

-

 

48,429,685

 

 

 

 

 

$

-

 

$ 216,329,969

 

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

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2010

(Amounts in dollars)

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ DEFICIT

 

 

2011

 

2010

Liabilities

 

 

 

Notes payable

$

  -

 

$

 210,000,000  

Mandatorily redeemable preferred equity interest

-

 

45,000,000

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

-

 

9,348,527

Deferred ground rent payable

-

 

11,698,245

Security deposits

-

 

236,455

Unearned revenue

-

 

219,712

Lease intangibles, net

-

 

85,711,812

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

362,214,751

 

 

 

 

Commitments

-

 

(145,884,782)

 

 

 

 

Members’ Deficit

$

  -

 

$

 216,329,969  

 

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

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND THE

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts in dollars)

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

Base rents

$

 23,297,902  

 

$

 51,793,806  

 

$

 57,683,848  

Tenant reimbursements

3,086,228

 

6,705,439

 

7,674,059

Other rental revenue

762,006

 

1,328,008

 

1,057,595

Interest and other income

2,730

 

21,222

 

121,187

 

27,148,866

 

59,848,475

 

66,536,689

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

4,396,738

 

8,396,049

 

7,682,134

Utilities

1,523,214

 

2,901,643

 

3,034,685

Janitorial

868,075

 

1,739,992

 

1,710,766

Insurance

152,315

 

403,953

 

643,586

Repairs and maintenance

608,469

 

1,370,302

 

1,437,461

Security

384,570

 

741,756

 

723,475

Administrative

501,433

 

1,015,519

 

632,061

Management fees

329,178

 

685,952

 

677,586

Reimbursable costs

182,790

 

438,696

 

219,348

Elevator

122,471

 

274,249

 

318,357

HVAC

32,046

 

53,684

 

29,394

Lot and landscaping

35,331

 

73,532

 

62,315

Ground rent

8,031,089

 

16,150,799

 

16,150,757

Interest expense

15,381,144

 

19,925,383

 

19,635,221

Depreciation and amortization

4,201,424

 

8,914,070

 

16,335,011

 

$

 36,750,287  

 

$

 63,085,579  

 

$

 69,292,157  

 

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

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND THE

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts in dollars)

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before Impairment of Real Estate

$

 (9,601,421)   

$

 (3,237,104)    

$

 (2,755,468)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment of Real Estate  

-

 

-

 

(224,548,138)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reorganization Items

135,015,372

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

$

 125,413,951   

$

 (3,237,104)   

$

 (227,303,606)  

 

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

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS’ CAPITAL (DEFICIT)

FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND THE

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts in dollars)

 

Balance at July 1, 2008

$

 47,655,928  

 

 

Additional capital contributions

37,000,000

 

 

Net loss

(227,303,606)

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2009

(142,647,678)

 

 

Net loss

(3,237,104)

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2010

(145,884,782)

 

 

Additional capital contributions

17,600,000

 

 

Net income

125,413,951

 

 

Liquidation and Dissolution of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC

2,870,831

 

 

Balance at February 24, 2011

$

 -  

 

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

 

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND THE

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts in dollars)

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

 125,413,951    

$

 (3,237,104)    

$

 (227,303,606)  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

3,968,833

 

8,230,363

 

15,178,162

Impairment of real estate

-

 

-

 

224,548,138

Gain on liability due to reorganization

(135,015,372)

 

-

 

-

Below market lease amortization

(5,172,775)

 

(11,665,722)

 

(17,130,272)

Above market ground lease amortization

214,578

 

431,518

 

431,518

Write off of tenant improvements and lease intangibles

232,591

 

(4,191,749)

 

(5,617,699)

Write off of below market lease intangible

(742,541)

 

-

 

-

Accounts receivable

181,475

 

(87,813)

 

983,523

Prepaid expenses

192,321

 

(50,305)

 

(305,370)

Restricted cash

2,045,657

 

6,069,137

 

(1,613,237)

Deferred rent receivable

(1,635,717)

 

(2,667,691)

 

(3,726,163)

Utility deposits

-

 

-

 

110,000

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

8,638,236

 

3,845,114

 

(11,645,739)

Deferred ground rent payable

1,921,927

 

3,920,282

 

3,931,239

Unearned revenue

45,031

 

(347,416)

 

238,158

Security deposits

55,911

 

(108,729)

 

112,588

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

 344,106    

$

 139,885    

$

 (21,808,760)  

 

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

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND THE

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts in dollars)

                 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to real estate

$

 (144,958)    

$

 (167,849)    

$

 (812,490)  

Leasing costs

(334,786)

 

(607,359)

 

(1,236,898)

Restricted cash

140,954

 

147,867

 

1,320,270

Transfers due to non-consolidation of LLC

(907,544)

 

-

 

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,246,334)

 

(627,341)

 

(729,118)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Members’ contributions

17,600,000

 

-

 

37,000,000

Settlement payment for mandatorily redeemable preferred equity

(2,600,000)

 

 

-

 

(15,000,000)

Preferred equity costs

-

 

-

 

(282,361)

Repayment of mortgage note payable

(15,000,000)

 

-

 

-

Net cash provided by financing activities

-

 

-

 

21,717,639

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

(902,228)

 

(487,456)

 

(820,239)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

902,228

 

1,389,684

 

2,209,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$

 -    

$

 902,228    

$

 1,389,684  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the periods ended for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

 6,370,433    

$

 16,709,916    

$

 15,385,506  

 

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

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND THE

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts in dollars)

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

Related to Disposition of Subsidiary:

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate, net

$

 133,630,336  

 

$

 -  

 

$

 -  

Accounts receivable

498,980

 

-

 

-

Prepaid expenses

4,421,430

 

-

 

-

Restricted cash

5,268,397

 

-

 

-

Deferred rent receivable

10,162,522

 

-

 

-

Utility deposits

38,200

 

-

 

-

Deferred ground lease costs

5,397,773

 

-

 

-

Lease intangibles, net

47,288,211

 

-

 

-

Notes payable

115,000,000

 

-

 

-

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

1,510,447

 

-

 

-

Deferred ground rent payable

13,620,172

 

-

 

-

Security deposits

292,366

 

-

 

-

Unearned revenue

264,743

 

-

 

-

Lease intangibles, net

79,796,496

 

-

 

-

Equity

(2,870,831)

 

-

 

-

 

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

     

 

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METROPOLITAN 885 THIRD AVENUE LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

1.         ORGANIZATION

 

                a.             Formation, Property Description and General

 

Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC (“Metropolitan”), was organized as a Delaware limited liability company among Metropolitan Real Estate Investors, LLC (“MREI” or the “Common Investor”), Marciano Investment Group, LLC (“Marciano”), Avi Chicouri, an individual (“Chicouri”) and Tao-Menofim, LLC (“Tao-Menofim”). In July, 2008, a member of Tao-Menofim assigned its 35% Class B interest in the Company to IRSA International LLC (“IRSA”) (30%) and MREI (5%) and Par Holding LLC (“Par Holding”) acquired 3.66% Class B interest in the Company. MREI, Marciano, Chicouri, Tao-Menofim, IRSA and Par Holding are referred to as (the “Members”). 

 

Metropolitan was organized for the purpose of acquiring and operating a 34 story Class A office tower commonly known as the Lipstick Building located at 885 Third Avenue, New York, New York (the “Property”) and contains approximately 635,800 square feet of rentable space. 

 

The Property was acquired on July 9, 2007. Effective with the reorganization plan as described in Notes 10 and 11, the ownership of the Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC was transferred to New Lipstick LLC (“New Lipstick”).

 

Metropolitan and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company” and are as follows:

 

Name Purpose  Owned By
Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue LLC Parent Company Members
 Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Holding Company Metropolitan 885 Third
 Leasehold Holdings LLC    Avenue LLC
Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Junior Mezz Metropolitan 885 Third
Leasehold Sub Junior Mezz LLC   Avenue Leasehold Holdings LLC
Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Property Owner Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue
Leasehold LLC   Leasehold Sub Junior Mezz LLC
     
Metropolitan was liquidated on February 24, 2011.    

                                                                                                      

 

b.             Contributions

 

The terms of the operating agreements (the “Agreement”) provided for capital contributions. 

 

The Members were required to make additional capital contributions to fund certain expenses approved by the Members, as defined in the Agreement. The Members may also make capital contributions to fund the portion of the additional capital contributions that were not funded by other Members. 

 

c.                 Distributions  

 

The Agreement provided for a preferred annual return of 9% compounded annually and distributions of net cash flow, as defined. 

 

d.                 Allocation of Profit and Losses

 

Profit and losses for financial reporting purposes were allocable to the Members on a theoretical book value liquidation basis.

   

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

  

 2.        SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

a.                    Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Preparation

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Effective December 31, 2010, ownership of Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC was transferred to New Lipstick LLC.

 

b.                   Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

c.                                     Real Estate 

 

Real estate consists of building, building improvements and tenant improvements and is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Building and improvements are depreciated over 39 years. Tenant improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the terms of the respective leases.

 

Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred; major replacements and betterments are capitalized to building improvements and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is determined by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying value of the assets exceeds such cash flows, the assets are considered impaired. The impairment charge to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their estimated fair value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or their estimated fair value less costs to sell.

 

d.             Cash

 

Financial instruments that are potentially subject to credit risk include cash and money market accounts held with major financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures certain of the Company’ bank accounts up to a maximum of $250,000 in each bank. From time to time, the Company maintains cash balances at institutions that are in excess of federally insured amounts. The Company mitigates this risk by depositing funds in financial institutions that management believes are financially sound.

 

e.                   Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash represents amounts held in escrow, as required by the lender, to be used for real estate taxes, insurance, interest on preferred equity and other qualified expenditures as well as tenant security deposits. 

 

f.                    Accounts receivable

                 

The Company carries its accounts receivable at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past write-offs, collections and current credit conditions.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

2.         SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

g.                   Revenue Recognition

 

            The Company recognizes base rent on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Deferred rents receivable represents the amount by which straight-line rental revenue exceeded rents currently billed in accordance with lease agreements. 

 

The Company also receives reimbursements from tenants for certain costs as provided in the lease agreements. These costs include real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs, generally over a base year amount.  

 

Unearned revenues represent revenues collected in advance of being due.

 

h.                   Deferred Costs

 

Deferred financing and preferred equity interest costs include fees and expenses incurred in connection with financing transactions and are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related indebtedness.                               

 

Deferred ground lease costs include fees and expenses incurred in connection with the ground lease and are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable terms of the ground lease.

 

Ground rent expense is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable terms of the ground leases.

 

i.                    Lease Intangibles

 

Costs and commissions incurred in connection with leasing activities are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the respective leases.  Unamortized deferred leasing costs are charged to amortization expense upon early termination of the lease.

 

Below market in-place leases and above market in-place ground lease values were recorded at the Property’s acquisition date based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflected the risk associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and ground leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases and ground leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases.

 

Below market in-place leases value are capitalized as a liability and amortized as an increase to rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases.  Above market in-place ground lease value are capitalized as an asset and amortized to ground rent expense over the remaining term of the ground lease. 

 

The aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired was measured based on the difference between (i) the Property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates, and (ii) the Property valued as if vacant, based upon management’s estimates. Management’s estimates of value were made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in their analysis included an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management included real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, which primarily was twelve months. Management also estimated costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

 

The value of in-place leases are amortized to expense over the initial term of the respective leases, primarily ranging from four months to fourteen years. 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

2.         SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

 

j.                    Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Equity Interest

 

The Company treats its redeemable financial instruments, including equity interest with fixed redemption terms, as debt. The preferred equity interest invested by Goldman Sachs & Co. is reflected as a liability. The mandatorily preferred equity return is treated as interest expense.

 

k.                   Income Taxes

 

No provision for income taxes is necessary in the financial statements of the Company because limited liability companies are treated as partnerships for Federal and state income tax purposes and are generally not subject to income tax at the entity level.  All income and losses accrue directly to the members and are reported by them individually for tax purposes. The Company’s tax returns subsequent to 2007 are open and subject to examination.

 

l.                    Cash Flow Statement Classifications

 

Leasing costs are classified as investing activities in the cash flow statement considering that these costs are a productive asset that are essential to acquiring the lease.

 

m.                 Reorganization Items

  

Reorganization items are income items that were incurred or realized by the Company as of the reorganization and are presented separately on the consolidated statements of operations. These items include gains on liabilities subject to compromise directly related to the reorganization.

 

           Reorganization items are as follows: 

 

 

2011

Gain on settlement of mandatorily redeemable preferred equity interest

$

 48,570,047

Gain on settlement of notes payable

 

86,445,325

 

 

$

 135,015,372

     

 

3.            REAL ESTATE

 

                At February 24, 2011 and June 30, 2010, real estate consists of the following:

 

 

2011

 

2010

Building and improvements

$

  -  

 

$

 153,987,823  

Tenant improvements

-

 

7,422,321

 

-

 

161,410,144

 

 

 

(25,488,768)

 

$

 -  

 

$

 135,921,376  

 

In 2009, due to the current downturn in the overall real estate market, the Company assessed the recoverability of the real estate asset and recognized an impairment loss of $224,548,138. The loss reflected the amount by which the carrying value of building and improvements exceeded its estimated fair value.

 

The aggregate depreciation of building and improvements and tenant improvements includedin depreciation and amortization expense for the period ended February 24, 2011, June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $2,436,000, $4,919,000, and $10,789,000, respectively. 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

4.            LEASE INTANGIBLES

 

Lease intangibles and value of assumed lease obligations at June 30, 2010 was comprised as follows:

 

 

2010

 

Leases In Place

Leasing Costs

Above Market Ground Leases

Total

Below Market Leases

Cost

$  22,610,679

$  5,032,291

$  31,500,840

$  59,143,810

$  (124,529,493)

Accumulated amortization

(8,880,214)

(575,317)

(1,258,594)

(10,714,125)

38,817,681

 

$  13,730,465

$  4,456,974

$  30,242,246

$  48,429,685

$  (85,711,812)

  

The aggregate amortization of leases in place and leasing costs included in depreciation and amortization expense for the periods ended February 24, 2011, June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $1,261,681, $2,982,370 and $4,518,360, respectively.

 

The aggregate amortization of above market ground leases included in ground rent for the periods ended February 24, 2011, June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $214,578, $431,518 and $431,518, respectively.

                 

The aggregate amortization included in base rental income for the periods ended February 24, 2011, June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $5,915,316, $16,541,178 and $23,904,820, respectively.

 

5.                   NOTES PAYABLE

 

Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC (the “Debtor”) was obligated to Royal Bank of Canada (the “Lender”) pursuant to a loan agreement for an aggregate principal balance of $210,000,000 (the “Original Principal” or the “Loan”). The Loan was evidenced by two note agreements, Note A and Note B (collectively the “Note”), with a principal balance of $125,000,000 and $85,000,000, respectively. The Note required monthly payments of interest only through August 2013 and principal and interest through August 2017, the maturity date.

 

The Note bore interest at 6.58% per annum (the “Applicable Interest Rate”) and was subject to an increase equal to the lesser of (i) the Applicable Interest Rate plus five percent (5%), or (ii) the maximum interest rate that borrower is permitted by law to pay (the “Default Rate”) upon the occurrence of an event of default, as defined.

 

The Note was collateralized by the Property including leases, rents, cash and restricted cash, fixtures and equipment and guaranteed by an affiliate of the Managing Member.

  

The Note required that all rents collected be deposited in a clearing account and all funds be disbursed in accordance with the Loan agreement including the funding of all reserve accounts.

 

In June 2010, the Debtor defaulted on its debt service payments and the Lender filed a summons and complaint against the Debtor seeking to foreclose the Property and as a result the Debtor was subject to interest at the Default Rate.

 

The Note was amended and restated as part of the reorganization on December 30, 2010, see Notes 10 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

6.                   MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED EQUITY INTEREST

 

The Company, through its investment in Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold Holding LLC, received $60,000,000 from Goldman Sachs & Co. (the “Investor Member” or “Goldman”) in exchange for a preferred equity interest (“Preferred Equity”).

 

The Preferred Equity was redeemable on July 8, 2008 (the “Anticipated Redemption Date”) and provided for the Investor Member to receive a preferred return for the period prior to the Anticipated Redemption Date, an amount equal to a minimum cumulative return with respect to the Preferred Equity of 20% per annum, compounded monthly, on a notional amount equal to the weighted average unrecovered capital outstanding during the period.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

6.                   MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED EQUITY INTEREST (continued)

 

The Investor Member was paid an upfront fee of $600,000. In addition, the Investor Member was reimbursed for administrative costs associated with administrating its investment in the Company, which was equal to 0.03% of the Investor Member’s total invested capital.

 

On July 3, 2008, the Company amended its agreement with Goldman (the “Amended Agreement”) and as a result extended the redemption date to July 9, 2011, (the “Revised Anticipated Redemption Date”).

 

The Amended Agreement provided for the Investor Member to receive a preferred return as follows:

 

i)                     for the period prior to the Revised Anticipated Redemption Date, an amount equal to a minimum cumulative return with respect to the Preferred Equity of 12% per annum, compounded monthly, on a notional amount equal to the weighted average Preferred Equity outstanding during the period, and;

 

ii)                   for the period following the Revised Anticipated Redemption Date or if sooner, a Changeover Date, a minimum cumulative return with respect to the Preferred Equity at the rate then in effect plus 10% per annum, compounded monthly, on a notional amount equal to, the weighted average Preferred Equity outstanding during the period.

 

In conjunction with the Amended Agreement, the Company repaid Preferred Equity of $15,000,000 and $12,963,465 of the preferred return. The Company was also required to establish a preferred return reserve of $8,100,000, which provided for the Investor Member to receive a minimum return of $225,000 payable monthly. The Company incurred additional costs associated with the Amended Agreement of $282,000 which was capitalized to preferred equity costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Preferred Equity and unpaid preferred return was settled with Goldman on December 30, 2010 as part of the reorganization, see Notes 10 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

7.             GROUND LEASE

                 

The Property was erected on a 26,135 square foot parcel of land (the “Site Area”) of which 20,635 square feet was subject to a ground lease (the “Ground Lease”) and an adjacent lot containing approximately 5,500 square feet (“Lot A”) subject to a ground sub-sublease (the “Ground Sub-sublease”).

 

The Ground Lease matured on the earlier of (i) April 30, 2077, (ii) the date of termination of the Sub-sublease term, or (iii) a date if sooner terminated, as defined. The Ground Lease provided for monthly ground rent of $925,000 through April 30, 2012, $1,321,000 through April 30, 2013, and provided for annual increases of 2.5% beginning on May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2020.  On May 1, 2020, May 1, 2038 and every 10 years thereafter through May 1, 2068, ground rent shall be adjusted (“Adjustment Year”) to be the greater of (a) 1.03 times the base rent payable during the lease year immediately preceding the said

Adjustment Year or (b) 7% of the fair market value of the land, as defined in the Ground Lease. Monthly ground rent shall increase 3% annually for each lease year subsequent to the Adjustment Year. The Ground Sub-sublease is subject to a ground sublease and a prime lease. The ground sublease expires on April 29, 2080 (the “Ground Sublease”) and the prime lease matures on April 30, 2080 (the “Prime Lease”).

 

The Ground Sub-sublease matures on the earlier of (i) April 30, 2077, (ii) the expiration or earlier termination of the Prime Lease, or (iii) the expiration or earlier termination date of the Ground Sublease, except for reason of default by the lessor as subtenant under the Ground Sublease or the sublandlord as subtenant under the Prime Lease provided that the lessees is not in default under the Ground Sub-sublease or the Ground Sublease. The Ground Sub-sublease provided for monthly ground rent of $58,000 through April 30, 2010 and $63,000 beginning on May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2020.  On May 1, 2020, May 1, 2040 and May 1, 2060, ground rent was to be adjusted to 8% of the fair market value of Lot A, as defined.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

7.             GROUND LEASE (Continued)

 

The Ground Lease also provided the Company with an option to purchase the land (the “Purchase Option”).

The Purchase Option is exercisable on April 30, 2020, April 30, 2037 and on the last day of every 10th year thereafter (the “Purchase Date”).  The Purchase Price, as defined in the Ground Lease, was to be the amount which together with all ground rent paid by the Company on or before the applicable Purchase Date yields an internal rate of return (“IRR”) that equals the Target IRR in respect to the applicable Purchase Date as follows:

 

Purchase Date

 

Target IRR

4/30/2020

 

7.47%

4/30/2037

 

7.67%

4/30/2047

 

7.92%

4/30/2057

 

8.17%

4/30/2067

 

8.42%

4/30/2077

 

8.67%

 

In the event the Purchase Option was exercised on April 30, 2020, the Company was to pay a purchase price of approximately $521 million which is based upon an agreed land value of $317 million in July 2007 according to a Target IRR of 7.47%.

 

The Ground Lease also provided for an option to demolish the Property (“Demolition Option”) during the period beginning on May 1, 2055 and ending on April 30, 2072 (the “Demolition Period”). The Ground Lease lessor has the option to cause the Company to purchase the Property (“Put Option”) at a then Put Price, as defined.  The Put Option is exercisable during the period subsequent to the Demolition Option and prior to April 30, 2072.  

 

8.            RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company entered into an Asset Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with MREI, dated July 2007 which expires in June 2058.  The Company was charged an asset management fee of 1.0% of Gross Revenues. Effective July 2008, IRSA received 50% of the asset management fees. Asset management fee for the period from July 1, 2010 through February 24, 2011 was $193,000, and is included in management fees in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Management Agreement also provided for MREI to receive reimbursement for all expenses and out of

pocket costs incurred in connection with services rendered to the Property.

 

The Asset Management Agreement was terminated as part of the reorganization on December 30, 2010, see Notes 10 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

9.            COMMITMENTS

In July 2007, the Company entered into a property management agreement with CB Richard Ellis, Inc (“CBRE”) which expired in December 2007 and provided for twelve month extensions at the Company’s discretion. The Company was charged a monthly property management fee of $23,000. In December 2009, the property management agreement was amended, which increased monthly property management fee to $53,000, and was retroactive to January 1, 2009.

 

Simultaneous with the amendment of the property management agreement, the Company entered into an Advisory Services Agreement to provide property management advisory services to CBRE.  The advisory services agreement provided for monthly advisory fee of $30,000 and was retroactive to January 1, 2009.

 

Management fee includes property management fee of $136,000 for the period from   July 1, 2010 through February 24, 2011. Property management fee for the period from July 1, 2010 through February 24, 2011 is net of advisory service income of $179,000.

 

The property management agreement with CBRE was terminated on December 30, 2010 and a new agreement was entered with New Lipstick LLC, see Notes 10 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 24, 2011
JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Amounts in dollars)

 

10.          DEBTOR IN POSSESSION

 

On November 16, 2010 (the “Petition Date”), Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold LLC (the “Property Owner”), a Delaware corporation, presented a plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) including a disclosure statement and plan of reorganization (the “Plan”). The Plan provides among other things the liquidation of Metropolitan and the issuance of a new membership in the Property Owner, the reorganized debtor, in favor of New Lipstick LLC, (the “New Metropolitan Leasehold Company”). The Plan was approved by the Company’s Members and the Court approved the Plan on December 22, 2010 and it became effective on December 30, 2010 (the “Effective Date”).

 

11.          REORGANIZATION 

 

On December 30, 2010, pursuant to the Plan, the Note was amended and restated to provide for a reduction in the Original Principal of $210,000,000 to $130,000,000 (the “Amended Note”).  The Debtor then made a principal repayment of $15,000,000, and as a result, the outstanding balance of the Amended Note was $115,000,000 after the reorganization. The Amended Note bore interest at 4.26% through January 7, 2011; thereafter (i) interest was based on Libor plus 400 basis points, or (ii) Prime Rate plus Prime Rate Margin, if converted into a Prime Rate Loan, as defined.  The Amended Note provided for maximum interest rate of 5.25% through February 29, 2012 and 6.25% from March 1, 2012 through August 31, 2015 and matures on August 1, 2017.

 

As a result of the reorganization, MREI entered into purchase and sales agreement to assign its 5% Class B interest in the Company to IRSA (2.7%) and Marciano (2.3%) and its 3.27% Common Interest in the Company to IRSA (1.77%) and Marciano (1.5%).

 

The Preferred Equity and unpaid preferred return was settled with Goldman for a payment of $2,600,000 plus the balance in the preferred return escrow account at the Effective Date which was $1,591,727.

 

In accordance with the Plan, all professional fees and expenses relating to the reorganization incurred by the Debtor subsequent to the Petition Date is the responsibility of New Lipstick.

 

In accordance with the terms of the Plan the Company was liquidated on February 24, 2011.

 

 12.         SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company evaluated all events and transactions that occurred after February 24, 2011 up through December 23, 2011 the date these consolidated financial statements were available for issue. During this period, the Company did not have any material subsequent events.

 

 

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