UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

May 2022

 

Commission File Number 1-14728

 

 

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

 

Presidente Riesco 5711, 20th floor

Las Condes

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F  ☒            Form 40-F  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.

 

The following exhibit is attached:

 

EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
99.1  

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 11, 2022 LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.
     
  By: /s/ Jorge Marin
  Name: 

Jorge Marin

  Title:

Group Financial Controller & Head of Tax

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

MARCH 31, 2022

 

CONTENTS

 

Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 1
Interim Consolidated Statement of Income by Function 3
Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 4
Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 5
Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Direct Method 7
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 8

 

CLP - CHILEAN PESO
ARS - ARGENTINE PESO
US$ - united states dollar
THUS$ - THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS
mUS$ - millions of united states dollars
COP - COLOMBIAN PESO
brl/R$ - braZILIAN REAL
thr$ - Thousands of Brazilian reaL

 

 

 

 

Contents of the Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

Notes

  Page
     
1 - General information   8
2 - Summary of significant accounting policies   11
2.1. Basis of Preparation   11
2.2. Basis of Consolidation   23
2.3. Foreign currency transactions   24
2.4. Property, plant and equipment   25
2.5. Intangible assets other than goodwill   26
2.6. Borrowing costs   27
2.7. Losses for impairment of non-financial assets   27
2.8. Financial assets   27
2.9. Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities   28
2.10. Inventories   29
2.11. Trade and other accounts receivable   30
2.12. Cash and cash equivalents   30
2.13. Capital   30
2.14. Trade and other accounts payables   30
2.15. Interest-bearing loans   30
2.16. Current and deferred taxes   31
2.17. Employee benefits   31
2.18. Provisions   32
2.19. Revenue recognition   32
2.20. Leases   33
2.21. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale   35
2.22. Maintenance   35
2.23. Environmental costs   35
3 - Financial risk management   36
3.1. Financial risk factors   36
3.2. Capital risk management   51
3.3. Estimates of fair value   51
4 - Accounting estimates and judgments   54
5 - Segmental information   57
6 - Cash and cash equivalents   58
7 - Financial instruments   59
8 - Trade and other accounts receivable current, and non-current accounts receivable   60
9 - Accounts receivable from/payable to related entities   63
10 - Inventories   64

 

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11 - Other financial assets   65
12 - Other non-financial assets   66
13 - Non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale   67
14 - Investments in subsidiaries   68
15 - Intangible assets other than goodwill   71
16 - Property, plant and equipment   73
17 - Current and deferred tax   79
18 - Other financial liabilities   83
19 - Trade and other accounts payables   93
20 - Other provisions   95
21 - Other non financial liabilities   97
22 - Employee benefits   98
23 - Accounts payable, non-current   100
24 - Equity   101
25 - Revenue   104
26 - Costs and expenses by nature   105
27 - Other income, by function   107
28 - Foreign currency and exchange rate differences   108
29 - Earnings/(loss) per share   116
30 - Contingencies   117
31 - Commitments   138
32 - Transactions with related parties   140
33 - Share based payments   141
34 - Statement of cash flows   142
35 - The environment   144
36 - Events subsequent to the date of the financial statements   147

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

ASSETS

 

       As of   As of 
       March 31,   December 31, 
   Note   2022   2021 
       ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents            
Cash and cash equivalents   6 - 7    1,178,908    1,046,835 
Other financial assets   7 - 11    118,123    101,138 
Other non-financial assets   12    134,906    108,368 
Trade and other accounts receivable   7 - 8    1,020,882    902,672 
Accounts receivable from related entities   7 - 9    1,666    724 
Inventories   10    338,246    287,337 
Current tax assets   17    51,711    41,264 
                
Total current assets other than non-current assets(or disposal groups) classified as held for sale        2,844,442    2,488,338 
                
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale   13    149,334    146,792 
                
Total current assets        2,993,776    2,635,130 
                
Non-current assets               
Other financial assets   7 - 11    17,238    15,622 
Other non-financial assets   12    146,693    125,432 
Accounts receivable   7 - 8    12,291    12,201 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   15    1,162,655    1,018,892 
Property, plant and equipment   16    9,576,603    9,489,867 
Deferred tax assets   17    26,324    15,290 
Total non-current assets        10,941,804    10,677,304 
Total assets        13,935,580    13,312,434 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

      As of   As of 
      March 31,   December 31, 
LIABILITIES  Note  2022   2021 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited     
Current liabilities           
Other financial liabilities  7 - 18  4,926,472   4,453,451 
Trade and other accounts payables  7 - 19   5,213,745    4,860,153 
Accounts payable to related entities  7 - 9   725,508    661,602 
Other provisions  20   29,737    27,872 
Current tax liabilities  17   676    675 
Other non-financial liabilities  21   2,412,049    2,332,576 
Total current liabilities      13,308,187    12,336,329 
              
Non-current liabilities             
Other financial liabilities  7 - 18   6,068,693    5,948,702 
Accounts payable  7 - 23   373,228    472,426 
Other provisions  20   821,947    712,581 
Deferred tax liabilities  17   384,835    341,011 
Employee benefits  22   64,427    56,233 
Other non-financial liabilities  21   474,328    512,056 
Total non-current liabilities      8,187,458    8,043,009 
Total liabilities      21,495,645    20,379,338 
              
EQUITY             
Share capital  24   3,146,265    3,146,265 
Retained earnings/(losses)  24   (9,221,179)   (8,841,106)
Treasury Shares  24   (178)   (178)
Other reserves      (1,477,059)   (1,361,529)
Parent’s ownership interest      (7,552,151)   (7,056,548)
Non-controlling interest  14   (7,914)   (10,356)
Total equity      (7,560,065)   (7,066,904)
Total liabilities and equity      13,935,580    13,312,434 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME BY FUNCTION

 

      For the three month period ended 
      March 31, 
   Note  2022   2021 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
            
Revenue  25  1,916,937   842,200 
Cost of sales  26   (1,762,111)   (1,043,800)
Gross margin      154,826    (201,600)
Other income  27   42,094    70,964 
Distribution costs  26   (84,199)   (59,392)
Administrative expenses  26   (112,163)   (88,734)
Other expenses  26   (138,713)   (76,971)
Restructuring activities expenses  26   (47,750)   (91,522)
Other gains/(losses)  26   2,307    (3,647)
Loss from operation activities      (183,598)   (450,902)
Financial income      4,563    7,469 
Financial costs  26   (259,399)   (193,647)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)      48,748    (13,327)
Result of indexation units      (2,474)   (193)
Income (loss) before taxes      (392,160)   (650,600)
Income tax benefit  17   10,895    216,929 
              
NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD      (381,265)   (433,671)
Income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      (380,073)   (430,867)
Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  14   (1,192)   (2,804)
Net loss for the period      (381,265)   (433,671)
              
EARNINGS PER SHARE             
Basic losses per share (US$)  29   (0.62676)   (0.71052)
Diluted losses per share (US$)  29   (0.62676)   (0.71052)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

      For the three month period ended 
      March 31, 
   Note  2022   2021 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
            
NET INCOME (LOSS)      (381,265)   (433,671)
Components of other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to income before taxes             
Other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes, gains by new measurements on defined benefit plans  24  (4,425)  4,096 
Total other comprehensive (loss) that will not be reclassified to income before taxes      (4,425)   4,096 
Components of other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to income before taxes             
Currency translation differences             
Gains (losses) on currency translation, before tax      (128,665)   1,691 
Other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes, currency translation differences      (128,665)   1,691 
Cash flow hedges             
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges before taxes  18   8,291    (4,829)
Reclassification adjustment on cash flow hedges before tax  24   (8,889)   1,419 
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, cash flow hedges      (598)   (3,410)
Change in value of time value of options             
Gains (losses) on change in value of time value of options before tax      3,195    2,639 
Reclassification adjustments on change in value of time value of options before tax      3,444    (489)
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, changes in the time value of the options      6,639    2,150 
Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to income before taxes      (122,624)   431 
Other components of other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes      (127,049)   4,527 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to income             
Income tax relating to new measurements on defined benefit plans  17   203    (1,099)
Accumulate income tax relating to other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to income      203    (1,099)
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to income             
Income tax related to cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income (loss)      (600)   318 
Income taxes related to components of other comprehensive income (loss) will be reclassified to income      (600)   318 
Total Other comprehensive (loss)      (127,446)   3,746 
Total comprehensive income (loss)      (508,711)   (429,925)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      (495,603)   (427,666)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests      (13,108)   (2,259)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)      (508,711)   (429,925)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

      Attributable to owners of the parent         
              Change in other reserves                 
                      Gains (Losses)   Actuarial gains                             
                      from changes   or losses on                             
              Currency   Cash flow   in the time   defined benefit   Shares based   Other   Total      Parent’s   Non-    
      Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   value of the   plans   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
   Note  capital   shares   reserve   reserve   options   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings/(losses)   interest   interest   equity 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Equity as of January 1, 2022       3,146,265    (178)   (3,772,159)   (38,390)   (17,563)   (18,750)   37,235    2,448,098    (1,361,529)   (8,841,106)   (7,056,548)   (10,356)   (7,066,904)
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                         
Net income/(loss) for the period  24   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   (380,073   (380,073)   (1,192   (381,265)
Other comprehensive income      -    -    (116,750)   (1,198)   6,639    (4,221)   -    -    (115,530)   -   (115,530)   3,534    (111,996)
Total comprehensive income      -    -    (116,750)   (1,198)   6,639    (4,221)   -        (115,530)   (380,073)   (495,603    2,342    (493,261
Transactions with shareholders                                                                    
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  24-33   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    100 100      
Total transactions with shareholders      -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    100    100 
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)      3,146,265    (178)   (3,888,909)   (39,588)   (10,924)   (22,971)   37,235    2,448,098    (1,477,059)   (9,221,179)   (7,552,151)   (7,914)   (7,560,065)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

       Attributable to owners of the parent         
               Change in other reserves                 
                       Gains   Actuarial gains                             
                       from changes   or losses on                             
               Currency   Cash flow   in the time   defined benefit   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent’s   Non-     
       Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   value of the   plans   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
   Note   capital   shares   reserve   reserve   options   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings/(losses)   interest   interest   equity 
       ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                                         
Equity as of January 1, 2021        3,146,265    (178)   (3,790,513)   (60,941)   -    (25,985)   37,235    2,452,019    (1,388,185)   (4,193,615)   (2,435,713)   (6,672)   (2,442,385)
Increase (decrease) by application of new accounting standards   2 - 24    -    -    -    380    (380)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Initial balance restated        3,146,265    (178)   (3,790,513)   (60,561)   (380)   (25,985)   37,235    2,452,019    (1,388,185)   (4,193,615)   (2,435,713)   (6,672)   (2,442,385)
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                                      
Net income/(loss) for the period   24    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (430,867)   (430,867)   (2,804)   (433,671)
Other comprehensive income        -    -    1,146    (3,092)   2,150    2,997    -    -    3,201    -    3,201    545    3,746 
Total comprehensive income        -    -    1,146    (3,092)   2,150    2,997    -    -    3,201    (430,867)   (427,666)   (2,259)   (429,925)
Transactions with shareholders                                                                      
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity   24-33    -    -    -    -    -    -    287    (3,434)   (3,147)   -    (3,147)   273    (2,874)
Total transactions with shareholders        -    -    -    -    -    -    287    (3,434)   (3,147)   -    (3,147)   273    (2,874)
                                                                       
Closing balance as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)        3,146,265    (178)   (3,789,367)   (63,653)   1,770    (22,988)   37,522    2,448,585    (1,388,131)   (4,624,482)   (2,866,526)   (8,658)   (2,875,184)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - DIRECT METHOD

 

       For the three month period ended 
       March 31, 
   Note   2022   2021 
       ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited 
Cash flows from operating activities            
Cash collection from operating activities            
Proceeds from sales of goods and services        2,011,561    914,899 
Other cash receipts from operating activities        20,936    16,517 
Payments for operating activities               
Payments to suppliers for goods and services        (1,646,167)   (817,439)
Payments to and on behalf of employees        (286,876)   (249,125)
Other payments for operating activities        (74,758)   (31,634)
Income taxes (paid)        (4,777)   (16,890)
Other cash inflows (outflows)   34    (23,816)   (15,636)
Net cash (outflow) inflow from operating activities        (3,897)   (199,308)
Cash flows from investing activities               
Other cash receipts from sales of equity or debt instruments of other entities        290    - 
Other payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities        (314)   (82)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment        (88,890)   (25,296)
Purchases of intangible assets        (8,505)   (9,044)
Interest received        173    5,378 
Other cash inflows (outflows)   34    -    (83)
Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities        (97,246)   (29,127)
Cash flows from financing activities   34           
Amounts raised from long-term loans        277,758    - 
Amounts raised from short-term loans        22,242    - 
Loans from Related Entities        (60,698)   - 
Loans repayments        (6,002)   (18,241)
Payments of lease liabilities        -    (61,956)
Interest paid        (18,078)   (41,187)
Other cash inflows (outflows)   34    (433)   (3,415)
Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities        214,789    (124,799)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchanges rate change        113,646    (353,234)
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents        18,427    (12,175)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        132,073    (365,409)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD   6    1,046,835    1,695,841 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF PERIOD   6    1,178,908    1,330,432 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 36 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 (UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (the “Company”) is an open stock company registered with the Commission for the Financial Market under No. 306, whose shares are listed in Chile on the Electronic Stock Exchange of Chile - Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange. After Chapter 11 filing, the ADR program is no longer trading on NYSE. Since then Latam’s ADR are trading in the United States of America on the OTC (Over-The-Counter) markets. LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and certain of its direct and indirect affiliates are currently subject to a reorganization process in the United States of America under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Chapter 11 Proceedings”).

 

Its main business is the air transport of passengers and cargo, both in the domestic markets of Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil, as well as in a series of regional and international routes in America, Europe and Oceania. These businesses are developed directly or by its subsidiaries in Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Argentine and Paraguay. In addition, the Company has subsidiaries that operate in the cargo business in Chile, Brazil and Colombia.

 

The Company is located in Chile, in the city of Santiago, on Avenida Américo Vespucio Sur No. 901, Renca commune.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s statutory capital is represented by 606,407,693 ordinary shares without nominal value. All shares are subscribed and paid considering the capital reduction that occurred in full, after the legal period of three years to subscribe the balance of 466,382 outstanding shares, of the last capital increase approved in August of the year 2016.

 

The major shareholders of the Company are Delta Air Lines who owns 20% of the shares and the Cueto Group, which through the companies Costa Verde Aeronáutica S.A., Costa Verde Aeronáutica SpA, and Inv. Costa Verde Ltda y Cia at CPA., owns 16.39% of the shares issued by the Company.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had a total of 2,627 shareholders in its registry. At that date, approximately 13.88% of the Company’s capital stock was in the form of ADRs.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had an average of 29,753 employees, ending this period with a total number of 30,134 people, distributed in 4,408 Administration employees, 15,475 in Operations, 6,854 Cabin Crew and 3,397 Command crew.

 

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The main subsidiaries included in these consolidated financial statements are as follows:

 

a)Percentage ownership

 

      Country  Functional  As March 31, 2022   As December 31, 2021 
Tax No.  Company  of origin  Currency  Direct   Indirect   Total   Direct   Indirect   Total 
            %   %   %   %   %   % 
            Unaudited             
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  US$   99.8361    0.1639    100.0000    99.8361    0.1639    100.0000 
Foreign  Latam Airlines Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   23.6200    76.1900    99.8100    23.6200    76.1900    99.8100 
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.8940    0.0041    99.8981    99.8940    0.0041    99.8981 
Foreign  Connecta Corporation  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidiary  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.  Chile  CLP   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.  Argentina  ARS   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries  Bahamas  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidiary  Chile  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  US$   99.9000    0.1000    100.0000    99.9000    0.1000    100.0000 
96.847.880-K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.  Chile  CLP   99.8300    0.1700    100.0000    99.8300    0.1700    100.0000 
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited  Cayman Island  US$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Peuco Finance Limited  Cayman Island  US$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Profesional Airline Services INC.  U.S.A.  US$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Jarletul S.A.  Uruguay  US$   99.0000    1.0000    100.0000    99.0000    1.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  LatamTravel S.R.L.  Bolivia  US$   99.0000    1.0000    100.0000    99.0000    1.0000    100.0000 
76.262.894-5  Latam Travel Chile II S.A.  Chile  US$   99.9900    0.0100    100.0000    99.9900    0.0100    100.0000 
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)  Brazil  BRL   63.0901    36.9099    100.0000    63.0901    36.9099    100.0000 

 

(*)As of March 31, 2022, the indirect participation percentage on TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries is from Holdco I S.A., a company over which LATAM Airlines Group S.A. it has a 99.9983% share on economic rights and 51.04% of political rights. Its percentage arise as a result of the provisional measure No. 863 of the Brazilian government implemented in December 2018 that allows foreign capital to have up to 100% of the property.

 

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Financial Information

 

                              Net Income 
                              For the period ended 
      Statement of financial position   March 31, 
      As of March 31, 2022   As of December 31, 2021   2022   2021 
Tax No.  Company  Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Gain /(loss) 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited                   Unaudited 
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   458,693    1,698,802    (1,238,610)   432,271    1,648,715    (1,236,243)   (23,550)   (15,175)
Foreign  Latam Airlines Perú S.A.   486,011    429,762    56,249    484,388    417,067    67,321    (11,072)   (55,649)
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.   707,925    554,293    153,632    721,484    537,180    184,304    (30,408)   10,936 
Foreign  Connecta Corporation   61,638    19,741    41,897    61,068    19,312    41,756    140    500 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidiary (*)   26,015    26,870    (855)   24,654    25,680    (1,026)   170    (181)
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.   462,956    323,778    139,178    471,094    327,955    143,139    (3,671)   (39,032)
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.   20,436    12,340    8,096    18,303    10,948    7,355    144    500 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.   (5)   -    (5)   (5)   -    (5)   -    - 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries (*)   37,221    15,405    21,810    36,617    14,669    21,940    (133)   (42,423)
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidiary (*)   196,692    122,805    13,063    202,402    113,930    23,563    (10,499)   1,157 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   1,319    45    1,274    1,284    45    1,239    35    (30)
96.847.880-K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.   2,088    485    1,603    2,004    467    1,537    (25)   (262)
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited   1,310,733    1,715,087    (404,354)   1,310,733    1,688,821    (378,088)   (26,266)   (26,681)
Foreign  Peuco Finance Limited   1,307,721    1,307,721    -    1,307,721    1,307,721    -    -    - 
Foreign  Profesional Airline Services INC.   59,166    56,007    3,159    61,659    58,808    2,851    308    265 
Foreign  Jarletul S.A.   24    1,116    (1,092)   24    1,116    (1,092)   (1)   (42)
Foreign  LatamTravel S.R.L.   96    107    (11)   64    132    (68)   56    - 
76.262.894-5  Latam Travel Chile II S.A.   587    1,453    (866)   588    1,457    (869)   2    (18)
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   3,027,787    3,790,938    (763,151)   2,608,859    3,257,148    (648,289)   (38,178)   (199,528)

 

(*)The Equity reported corresponds to Equity attributable to owners of the parent, it does not include Non-controlling interest.

 

In addition, special purpose entities have been consolidated: 1. Chercán Leasing Limited, intended to finance advance payments of aircraft; 2. Guanay Finance Limited, intended for the issue of a securitized bond with future credit card payments; 3. Private investment funds; 4. Vari Leasing Limited, Yamasa Sangyo Aircraft LA1 Kumiai, Yamasa Sangyo Aircraft LA2 Kumiai, LS-Aviation No.17 Co. Limited, LS-Aviation No.18 Co. Limited, LS-Aviation No.19 C.O. Limited, LS-Aviation No.20 C.O. Limited, LS-Aviation No.21 C.O. Limited, LS-Aviation No.22 C.O. Limited, LS-Aviation No.23 Co. Limited, and LS-Aviation No.24 Co. Limited, requirements for financing aircraft. These companies have been consolidated as required by IFRS 10.

 

All entities over which Latam has control have been included in the consolidation. The Company has analyzed the control criteria in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 10. For those subsidiaries that filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 (See note 2 to the consolidated financial statements), although in this reorganization process in certain cases decisions are subject to authorization by the Court, considering that the Company and various subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy before the same Court, and before the same judge, the Court generally views the consolidated entity as a single group and management considers that the Company continues to maintain control over its subsidiaries and therefore have considered appropriate to continue to consolidate these subsidiaries.

 

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Changes occurred in the consolidation perimeter between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022, are detailed below:

 

(1)Incorporation or acquisition of companies

 

-On January 21, 2021, Transporte Aéreos del Mercosur S.A. puchased 2,392,166 preferred shares of Inversora Cordillera S.A. consequently, the shareholding composition of Inversora Cordillera S.A. is as follows: Lan Pax Group S.A. with 90.5% and Transporte Aéreos del Mercosur S.A. with 9.5%.

 

-On January 21, 2021, Transporte Aéreos del Mercosur S.A. purchased 53,376 preferred shares of Lan Argentina S.A. consequently, the shareholding composition of Lan Argentina S.A. is as follows: Inversora Cordillera S.A. with 95%, Lan Pax Group S.A. with 4% and Transporte Aéreos del Mercosur S.A. with 1%.

 

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following describes the principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.

 

2.1.Basis of Preparation

 

These consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. as of March 31, 2022 and for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 (IAS 34), Interim Financial Reporting. as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historic-cost criterion, although modified by the valuation at fair value of certain financial instruments.

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to use its judgment in applying the Company’s accounting policies. Note 4 shows the areas that imply a greater degree of judgment or complexity or the areas where the assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements.

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies used by the Company for the consolidated financial statements 2021, except for the standards and interpretations adopted as of January 1, 2022.

 

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(a)Application of new standards for the year 2022:

 

(a.1.)Accounting pronouncements with implementation effective from January 1, 2022:

 

  Date of issue  

Effective Date:

(i) Standards and amendments        
         
Amendment to IFRS 16: Lease.   March 2021   04/01/2021
         
Amendment to IFRS 3: Business combinations.   May 2020   01/01/2022
         
Amendment to IAS 37: Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets.   May 2020   01/01/2022
         
Amendment to IAS 16: Property, plant and equipment.   May 2020   01/01/2022
         

Improvements to International Information Standards Financial (2018-2020 cycle) IFRS 1: First-time adoption of international financial reporting standards, IFRS 9: Financial Instruments, illustrative examples accompanying IFRS 16: Leases, IAS 41: Agriculture

  May 2020   01/01/2022

 

The application of these accounting pronouncements as of January 1, 2022, had no significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

(b)Accounting pronouncements not in force for the financial years beginning on January 1, 2022:

 

  Date of issue  

Effective Date: 

(i) Standards and amendments        
         
Amendment to IAS 12: Income taxes.   May 2021   01/01/2023
         
Amendment to IAS 8: Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and error.   February 2021   01/01/2023
         
Amendment to IAS 1: Presentation of financial statements and IFRS practice statements 2   February 2021   01/01/2023
         
Amendment to IFRS 4: Insurance contracts.   June 2020   01/01/2023
         
Amendment to IFRS 17: Insurance contracts.   June 2020   01/01/2023
         
Amendment to IAS 1: Presentation of financial statements.   January 2020   01/01/2024
         
IFRS 17: Insurance contracts   May 2017   01/01/2023
         
Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 — Comparative Information (Amendment to IFRS 17)   December 2021   An entity that elects to apply the amendment applies it when it first applies IFRS 17
         
Amendment to IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements and IAS 28: Investments in associates and joint ventures.   September 2014   Not determined

 

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The Company’s management estimates that the adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations described above will not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements in the exercise of their first application.

 

(c)Chapter 11 Filing and Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of US$ 380 million for the period ended March 31, 2022. As of that date, the Company has a negative working capital of US$ 10,314 million and will require additional working capital during 2022 to support a sustainable business operation. As of March 31, 2022, the company has negative equity of US$ 7,551 million, which corresponds to the attributable equity to the owners of the parent.

 

LATAM Group passenger traffic for the period ended March 31, 2022, increasing by 133,1% compared to the same period in 2021 (decreasing by 34,8% compared to the same exercise in 2019).

 

In March 2022, the group’s revenues amounted to approximately 78% of revenues for the same period in 2019. At this time, the pace to meet the pre-COVID demand is uncertain and highly dependent on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in the markets in which LATAM Group operates, therefore, management cannot make specific predictions as to this timing, but considers it reasonable to expect that the pace of the demand recovery will be different for each country.

 

On May 25, 2020 the Board resolved unanimously that LATAM Airlines should initiate a reorganization process in the United States of America according to the rules established in the Bankruptcy Code by filing a voluntary petition for relief in accordance with the same.

 

On May 26, 2020 (the “Initial Petition Date”), LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the “Initial Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions for reorganization (the “Initial Bankruptcy Filing”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. On July 7, 2020 (the “Piquero Petition Date”), Piquero Leasing Limited (“Piquero”) also filed a petition for reorganization with the Bankruptcy Court (the “Piquero Bankruptc y Filing”). On July 9, 2020 (together with the Initial Petition Date and Piquero Petition Date, as applicable, the “Petition Date”), TAM S.A. and certain of its subsidiaries in Brazil (collectively, the “Subsequent Debtors” and, together with the Initial Debtors and Piquero, the “Debtors”) also filed petitions for reorganization (together with the Initial Bankruptcy Filing and the Piquero Bankruptcy Filing, the “Bankruptcy Filing”), as a consequence of the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Bankruptcy Filing for each of the Debtors (each one, respectively, a “Petition Date”) is being jointly administered under the caption “In re LATAM Airlines Group S.A. et al.” Case Number 20-11254. The Debtors have been operating their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court.

 

The Bankruptcy Filing is intended to permit the Company to reorganize and improve liquidity, wind down unprofitable contracts and amend its capacity purchase agreements to enable sustainable profitability. The Company’s goal is to develop and implement a plan of reorganization that meets the standards for confirmation under the Bankruptcy Code.

 

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As part of their overall reorganization process, the Debtors also have sought and received relief in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions. On May 27, 2020, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands granted the applications of certain of the Debtors for the appointment of provisional liquidators (“JPLs”) pursuant to section 104(3) of the Companies Law (2020 Revision). On June 4, 2020, the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago, Chile issued an order recognizing the Chapter 11 proceeding with respect to the LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Lan Cargo S.A., Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A., Latam Travel Chile II S.A., Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A., Transporte Aéreo S.A., Inversiones Lan S.A., Lan Pax Group S.A. and Technical Training LATAM S.A. All remedies filed against the order have been rejected and the decision is, then, final. Finally, on June 12, 2020, the Superintendence of Companies of Colombia granted recognition to the Chapter 11 proceedings. On July 10, 2020, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands granted the Debtors’ application for the appointment of JPLs to Piquero Leasing Limited.

 

Operation and Implication of the Bankruptcy Filing

 

The Debtors continue to operate their businesses and manage their properties as debtors-in-possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. As debtors-in-possession, the Debtors are authorized to engage in transactions within the ordinary course of business without prior authorization of the Bankruptcy Court. The protections afforded by the Bankruptcy Code allows the Debtors to operate their business without interruption, and the Bankruptcy Court has granted additional relief including, inter alia, the authority, but not the obligation, to (i) pay amounts owed under certain critical airline agreements; (ii) pay certain third-parties who hold liens or other possessory interests in the Debtors’ property; (iii) pay employee wages and continue employee benefit programs; (iv) pay prepetition taxes and related fees; (v) continue insurance and surety bond programs; (vi) pay certain de minimis litigation judgements or settlements without prior approval of the Bankruptcy Court; (vii) pay fuel supplies; and (viii) pay certain foreign vendors and certain vendors deemed critical to the Debtors’ operations.

 

As debtors-in-possession, the Debtors may use, sell, or lease property of their estates, subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s approval if not otherwise in the ordinary course of business. On November 26, 2021, the Debtors filed a joint plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) and the related disclosure statement (the “Disclosure Statement”) with the Bankruptcy Court. As detailed in the Disclosure Statement, the Plan is supported by a restructuring support agreement executed among the Debtors, creditors holding more than 70% of the general unsecured claims asserted against LATAM Airlines Group S.A., and holders of more than 50% of LATAM Airlines Group S.A.’s existing equity (the “Restructuring Support Agreement” or “RSA”). On December 17, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 24, 2022, January 27, 2022, February 28, 2022, March 21, 2022, and April 25, 2022, the Debtors filed a revised Plan and associated Disclosure Statement.

 

On March 21, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving the adequacy of the Disclosure Statement and procedures for the solicitation with respect to the Plan (the “Disclosure Statement Order”). Pursuant to the Disclosure Statement Order, the Debtors distributed the solicitation version of the Plan, the Disclosure Statement (as approved), voting ballots and certain other solicitation materials to creditors. On April 12, 2022, the Debtors filed a supplement to the Plan (the “Plan Supplement”), including the following materials: (a) the proposed Amended and Restated By-Laws of Reorganized LATAM Parent (which will be implemented subject to obtaining the necessary shareholders’ approval; (b) the List of Directors of Reorganized LATAM Parent; (c) the Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases Rejected by the Debtors; (d) the Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases Assumed by the Debtors; (e) the Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases Assumed and Assigned by the Debtors; (f) the Disputed Claims Schedule; (g) the Preserved Causes of Action; (h) the Corporate Incentive Plan Term Sheet; (i) the Registration Rights Agreement; (j) the Illustrative Certification and Subscription Form; (k) the New Convertible Notes Term Sheets; and (l) the Shareholders’ Agreement. As of March 31, 2022, the Plan remains subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court and could materially change the amounts and classifications in the consolidated financial statements, including the value, if any, of the Debtors’ prepetition liabilities and securities. The Bankruptcy Court has scheduled a hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan on May 17 and 18, 2022.

 

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In accordance with the Restructuring Support Agreement, on January 12, 2022 the Debtors filed a motion seeking approval to enter into a backstop commitment agreement with certain shareholders, and a backstop commitment agreement with certain of creditors (the “Backstop Agreements”). On March 15, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court issued a memorandum decision approving the Debtors’ entry into the Backstop Agreements, and issued a corresponding order on March 22, 2022. In late March, certain interested parties filed separate notices of appeals to United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which appeals have been consolidated into a single proceeding, and the Debtors filed a motion to dismiss these appeals for lack of jurisdiction on April 7, 2022.

 

Plan of Reorganization

 

In order for the Company to emerge successfully from Chapter 11, the Company must obtain the Bankruptcy Court’s confirmation of a plan of reorganization, which will enable the Company to transition from Chapter 11 into ordinary course operations outside of bankruptcy. A plan of reorganization determines the rights and satisfaction of claims of various creditors and parties-in-interest, and is subject to the ultimate outcome of negotiations and Bankruptcy Court decisions ongoing through the date on which the plan of reorganization is confirmed. Any proposed plan of reorganization will be subject to revision based upon discussions with the Company’s creditors and other interested parties, and thereafter in response to interested parties’ objections and the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Court. Although the Bankruptcy Court approved the adequacy of the Disclosure Statement in the Disclosure Statement Order, there is no guarantee at this time that the Company will be able to obtain approval of the Plan from the Bankruptcy Court. The general voting deadlines is May 2, 2022. The Bankruptcy Court has scheduled a hearing regarding confirmation of the Plan for May 17 and 18, 2022.

 

On November 26, 2021, the Company filed the Plan and associated Disclosure Statement. The Plan is accompanied by a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with the largest unsecured creditor group in the Chapter 11 Cases—holding of more than 70% of unsecured claims filed against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and holders of approximately 48% of the US-law governed notes issued by LATAM Finance Ltd. due 2024 and 2026—as well as certain of the Company’s shareholders holding more than 50% of LATAM Airlines Group S.A.’s existing equity. On February 10, 2022 the Debtors executed a joinder Agreement to the RSA (each joinder agreement a “W&C Creditor Group Joinder Agreement”), effective as of February 10, 2022 under which certain creditors agreed to commitments made by the Commitment Parties under the RSA.

 

The Plan proposes the infusion of up to approximately US$ 8.19 billion through a mix of new equity, convertible notes, and debt, which will enable the Company to exit Chapter 11 with appropriate capitalization to effectuate its business plan. Upon emergence, the Company is expected to have total debt of approximately US$ 7.26 billion and liquidity of approximately US$ 2.67 billion. Specifically, the Plan outlines that:

 

Upon confirmation of the Plan, the Company intends to launch an US$ 800 million common equity rights offering, open to all shareholders in accordance with their preemptive rights under applicable Chilean law, and fully backstopped by the parties participating in the RSA;

 

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Three distinct classes of convertible notes will be issued by the Company, all of which will be preemptively offered to shareholders. To the extent not subscribed by the Company’s shareholders during the respective preemptive rights period:

 

oNew Convertible Notes Class A will be provided to certain general unsecured creditors of the Company in settlement of their allowed claims under the Plan;

 

oNew Convertible Notes Class B will be subscribed and purchased by the shareholders parties to the RSA; and

 

oNew Convertible Notes Class C will be provided to certain general unsecured creditors in exchange for a combination of new money to the Company and the settlement of their allowed claims under the Plan, subject to certain limitations and holdbacks by backstopping parties.

 

The convertible notes belonging to the New Convertible Notes Classes B and C will be provided, totally or partially, in consideration of a new money contribution for the aggregate amount of approximately US$ 4.64 billion fully backstopped by the parties to the RSA.

 

LATAM will raise up to US$ 500 million new revolving credit facility and approximately US$ 2.25 billion in total new money debt financing, consisting of either a new term loan or new notes.

 

The deadline to file objections to the Plan in advance of the Confirmation Hearing was April 29, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. ET. Within the legal term, certain objections to the Reorganization Plan were filed. The Court will review the confirmation of the Plan in a hearing that will begin on May 17, 2022.

 

Going Concern

 

These Consolidated Financial Statements have also been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Debtors be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

As a result of the Chapter 11 proceedings, the satisfaction of the Company’s liabilities and funding of ongoing operations are subject to material uncertainty as a product of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impossibility of knowing its duration at this date and, accordingly, a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt (or raise substantial doubt as contemplated by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) standards) on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to emerge successfully from Chapter 11. Additionally, there is no assurance that long-term funding would be available at rates and on terms and conditions that would be financially acceptable and viable to the Company in the long term. If the Company is unable to generate additional working capital or raise additional financing when needed, it may not able to reinitiate currently suspended operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could adversely affect the value of the Company’s common stock, or render it worthless. Additionally, in connection with the Chapter 11 Filing, material modifications could be made to the Company’s fleet and capacity purchase agreements. These modifications could materially affect the Company’s financial results going forward, and could result in future impairment charges.

 

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Chapter 11 Milestones

 

Notice to Creditors - Effect of the Automatic Stay

 

The Debtors have notified all known current or potential creditors that the Chapter 11 Cases were filed. Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code and subject to certain limited exceptions, the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases gave rise to an automatic, worldwide injunction that precludes, among other things, any act to (i) obtain possession of property of or from the Debtors’ estates, (ii) create, perfect, or enforce any lien against property of the Debtors’ estates; (iii) exercise control over property of the Debtors’ estate, wherever in the world that property may be located; and further enjoined or stayed (iv) and also ordered or suspended the commencement or continuation of any judicial, administrative, or other action or proceeding against the debtor that could have been commenced before the Petition Date or efforts to recover a claim against the Debtors that arose before the Petition Date. Vendors are being paid for goods furnished and services provided postpetition in the ordinary course of business.

 

Appointment of the Creditors’ Committee

 

On June 5, 2020, the United States Trustee for Region 2 appointed an official committee of unsecured creditors (the “Creditors’ Committee”) in the Initial Chapter 11 Cases. The United States Trustee has not solicited additional members for the Creditors’ Committee as a result of TAM S.A. or any of its applicable subsidiaries joining the Bankruptcy Filing. Since the formation of the Creditors’ Committee, three Creditors’ Committee’s members - Compañía de Seguros de Vida Consorcio Nactional de Seguros S.A., AerCap Holdings N.V., and Aircastle Limited - have resigned from the Creditors’ Committee. The Office of the United States Trustee has not appointed replacements for these members. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in any of these Chapter 11 Cases. No other official committee has been solicited or appointed.

 

Assumption, Amendment & Rejection of Executory Contracts & Leases

 

Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”), the Debtors are authorized to assume, assign or reject certain executory contracts and unexpired leases. Absent certain exceptions, the Debtors’ rejection of an executory contract or an unexpired lease is generally treated as prepetition breach, which entitles the contract counterparty to file a general unsecured claim against the Debtors and simultaneously relives the Debtors from their future obligations under the contract or lease. Further, the Debtors’ assumption of an executory contract or unexpired lease would generally require the Debtors to satisfy certain prepetition amounts due and owning under such contract or lease.

 

On June 28, 2020, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors to establish procedures for the rejection of certain executory contracts and unexpired leases and on September 24, 2020, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors to establish procedures for the rejection of certain unexpired aircraft lease agreements, aircraft engine agreements and the abandonment of certain related assets. In accordance with these rejection procedures, the Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Rules the Debtors have or will reject certain contracts and leases (see notes 16, 18 and 26). Relatedly, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Debtors’ request to extend the date by which the Debtors may assume or reject unexpired non-residential, real property leases until December 22, 2020.

 

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The Debtors have also assumed a number of important agreements. For example, on June 1, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court approved the assumption and ratification of certain purchase agreements, as amended, with The Boeing Company. In addition, on July 1, 2021, the Court approved the Debtors’ assumption of the Export Credit Agency-backed fleets, which comprises 65 total aircraft. On December 15, 2021, the Debtors filed a motion for an order approving streamlined procedures for the assumption of executory contracts and unexpired leases. At the December 29, 2021 hearing, the Bankruptcy Court granted the Debtors’ motion.

 

Further, the Debtors have filed or will file motions to reject certain aircraft and engine leases:

 

Bankruptcy Court approval date:  Asset rejected:
January 29, 2021  (i) 2 Airbus A320-family aircraft
April 23, 2021  (i) 1 Airbus A350-941 aircraft
May 14, 2021  (i) 6 Airbus A350 aircraft
June 17, 2021  (i) 1 Airbus A350-941 aircraft
June 24, 2021  (i) 3 Airbus A350-941 aircraft
November 3, 2021 

(i) 1 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84K engine; and

   (ii) 1 Rolls-Royce International Aero Engine AG V2527M-A5

 

As of March 31, 2022, and as a result of these contract rejections, obligations with the lenders and lessors were extinguished and the Company lost control over the related assets resulting in the derecognition of the assets and the liabilities associated with these aircraft. See note 16, 18 and 26. All accounting effects were recorded as Restructuring activities expenses during the year ending December 31, 2020 and 2021 as Restructuring activities expenses.

 

The Debtors also have filed or will file motions to enter into certain new aircraft lease agreements, including:

 

Bankruptcy Court Approval Date:  Counterparty / Aircraft
March 8, 2021  Vermillion Aviation (nine) Limited, Aircraft MSNs 4860 and 4827
April 12, 2021  Wilmington Trust Company, Solely in its Capacity as Trustee, Aircraft MSNs 6698, 6780, 6797, 6798, 6894, 6895, 6899, 6949, 7005, 7036, 7081
May 30, 2021  UMB Bank N.A., Solely in its Capacity as Trustee, Aircraft MSNs 38459, 38478, 38479, 38461
August 31, 2021  (i) Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited or its Affiliates, Aircraft MSNs 38891, 38893, 38895
   (ii) Sky Aero Management Ltd. Ten Airbus A320neo
February 23, 2022  Vmo Aircraft Leasing, Two Boeing 787-9
March 17, 2022  Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, Two Airbus A321neo
March 17, 2022  Air Lease Corporation, Three Airbus A321NX
March 17, 2022  AerCap Ireland, Two Airbus A321-200NEO

 

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In addition, the Debtors also have filed or will file motions to enter into certain aircraft lease amendment agreement which have the effect of, among other things, reducing the Debtors’ rental payment obligations and extension on the lease term. Certain amendments also involved updates to related financing arrangements. These amendments include:

 

Bankruptcy Court Approval Date:  Amended Lease Agreement/Counterparty
April 14, 2021  (1) Bank of Utah
   (2) AWAS 5234 Trust
   (3) Sapucaia Leasing Limited, PK Airfinance US, LLC and PK Air 1 LP
April 15, 2021  Aviator IV 3058, Limited
April 27, 2021  Bank of America Leasing Ireland Co.,
May 4, 2021  (1) NBB Grosbeak Co., Ltd, NBB Cuckoo Co., Ltd., NBB-6658 Lease Partnership, NBB-6670 Lease Partnership and NBB Redstart Co. Ltd.
   (2) Sky High XXIV Leasing Company Limited and Sky High XXV Leasing Company Limited
   (3) SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
May 5, 2021  (1) JSA International US Holdings LLC and Wells Fargo Trust Company N.A.
   (2) Orix Aviation Systems Limited
May 27, 2021  (1) Shenton Aircraft Leasing 3 (Ireland) Limited.
   (2) Chishima Real Estate Company, Limited and PAAL Aquila Company Limited
May 28, 2021  MAF Aviation 1 Designated Activity Company
May 30, 2021  (1) IC Airlease One Limited
   (2) UMB Bank, National Association, Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5125-2 Trust and Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5178 Limited
   (3) Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited
   (4) Aercap Holdings N.V.
   (5) Banc of America Leasing Ireland Co.
   (6) Castlelake L.P.
July 1, 2021  EX-IM Fleet
July 8, 2021  Greylag Goose Leasing 38887 Designated Activity Company
July 15, 2021  (1) ECAF I 40589 DAC
   (2) Wells Fargo Company, National Associates, as Owner Trustee
   (3) Orix Aviation Systems Limited
   (4) Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.
July 20, 2021  (1) Avolon AOE 62 Limited
   (2) Avolon Aerospace (Ireland) AOE 99 Limited, Avolon Aerospace (Ireland) AOE 100 Limited, Avolon Aerospace (Ireland) AOE 101 Limited, Avolon Aerospace (Ireland) AOE 102 Limited, Avolon Aerospace (Ireland) AOE 103 Limited, Avolon Aerospace AOE 130 Limited, Avolon Aerospace AOE 134 Limited
July 27, 2021  (1) Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 18 Limited
(2) JSA International U.S. Holdings, LLC
August 30, 2021  (1) Yamasa Sangyo Aircraft LA1 Kumiai and Yamasa Sangyo Aircraft LA2 Kumiai
   (2) Dia Patagonia Ltd. and DIa Iguazu Ltd.
   Condor Leasing Co., Ltd., FC Initial Leasing Ltd., Alma Leasing Co., Ltd., and FI Timothy Leasing Ltd.
   (3) Platero Fleet
   (4) SL Alcyone Ltd.
   (5) NBB Crow Co., Ltd.
   (6) NBB Sao Paulo Lease Co., Ltd., NBB Rio Janeiro Lease Co., Ltd. And NBB Brasilia Lease LLC
   (7) Gallo Finance Limited
   (8) Orix Aviation Systems Limited

 

The amendment on lease agreement were accounted as a lease modification and the impact are disclosure on note 16 and 18.

 

In relation to several of these lease amendment agreements, the Debtors have or will enter into claims settlement stipulations for prepetition amounts due upon assumption of those agreements.

 

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Other Key Filings

 

On June 16, 2021, the Creditors’ Committee filed two motions seeking standing to prosecute certain claims on behalf of the Debtors against Delta Airlines, Inc. (the “Delta Motion”) and Qatar Airways O.C.S.C. (the “Qatar Motion”), and, together with the Delta Motion, (the “Standing Motions”), which were opposed by certain parties. The Standing Motions were scheduled to be heard at a hearing on July 30, 2021. The Bankruptcy Court proposed that the parties mediate certain matters related to the claims raised in the Standing Motions in the first instance. The Bankruptcy Court asked that the parties coordinate to select a mediator and establish a proposed plan for the mediation. On August 31, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order appointing the Honorable Allan L. Gropper (Ret.) as mediator, and the parties subsequently began mediating these matters. On October 15, 2021, the mediator issued a notice terminating the mediation, noting that the mediation had failed. The Creditors’ Committee has asked the Bankruptcy Court to re-schedule a hearing on the Standing Motions on the Bankruptcy Court’s next available hearing date.

 

On September 10, 2021, the Debtors filed a motion to assume various aircraft agreements and for related relief in connection with the Triton, Centaurus and JOLCO aircraft. The motion was adjourned without a set hearing date on December 22, 2021.

 

On November 26, 2021, the Debtors filed a motion to further extend the periods in which the Subsequent Debtors have the exclusive right to file and solicit a plan of reorganization to January 7, 2022 and March 7, 2022 respectively. On December 15, 2021, the Creditors’ Committee filed an objection to the Subsequent Debtors’ motion. That same day, the Creditors’ Committee also filed a motion seeking to terminate the Debtors’ exclusivity periods. Certain other interested parties subsequently filed joinders to the Creditors’ Committee’s termination motion, while others filed statements opposing the termination motion. On February 14, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving the Subsequent Debtors’ motion and denying the Creditors’ Committee’s motion.

 

On December 8, 2021, the Debtors filed (i) a motion for entry of an order authorizing long term restructuring agreements with the Centaurus/Triton Lessors, SBI Lessors, and Pilar II Leasing Limited and approving related settlement agreement with certain claimants and (ii) a motion for entry of an order approving settlement stipulation with Sajama Investments, Inc. The Creditors’ Committee and BancoEstado objected to both motions, and an evidentiary hearing on the motions was scheduled for January 21, 2022. On January 28, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court overruled the objections and granted the motion.

 

On March 17, 2022, the Debtors filed a motion to (i) exercise purchase options with respect to three Airbus A320 aircraft bearing MSNs 1580, 1593, and 1628 from the Platero Fleet (the “Platero Aircraft”) and (ii) enter into a sale and purchase agreement with Universal Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliated entities with respect to the airframes of the Platero Aircraft and the airframes of three Airbus A320 aircraft bearing MSNs 1376, 1486, and 1518 (the “RCF Airframes”). On April 14, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving the motion.

 

On January 12, 2022, the Debtors filed a motion seeking authorization to enter into the Backstop Agreements as part of the Restructuring Support Agreement. Columbus Hill Capital Management, the Creditors’ Committee, BancoEstado, and the Ad Hoc Group of Unsecured Claimants filed objections to the Debtors’ motion, and the Bankruptcy Court heard oral arguments on the motion and objections on February 10 and 11, 2022. On March 15, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court issued a memorandum decision approving the Debtors’ entry into the Backstop Agreements, and issued a corresponding order on March 22, 2022. In late March, the Creditors’ Committee, BancoEstado, and the Ad Hoc Group of Unsecured Creditors filed separate notices of appeals to United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which appeals have been consolidated into a single proceeding, and the Debtors filed a motion to dismiss these appeals for lack of jurisdiction on April 7, 2022.

 

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On March 21, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving the adequacy of the Disclosure Statement and solicitation procedures, overruling objections filed by Columbus Hill Capital Management, the United States Trustee, Bank of New York Mellon, BancoEstado and the Creditors’ Committee. Pursuant to the Disclosure Statement Order, solicitation on the Plan is now underway.

 

Statements and Schedules

 

Since September 8, 2020, the Debtors filed with the Bankruptcy Court schedules and statements of financial affairs setting forth, among other things, the assets and liabilities of the Debtors (the “Statements and Schedules”). The Statements and Schedules are prepared according to the requirements of applicable bankruptcy law and are subject to further amendment or modification by the Debtors. On August 13, 2021 and December 3, 2021, the Debtors filed amended schedules. The Company is also required to file “Monthly Operating Reports” (MOR), to account for the receipt, administration and disposition of property during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases.

 

Although the Debtors believe that these materials provide the information required under the Bankruptcy Code or orders of the Bankruptcy Court, they are nonetheless unaudited and prepared in a format different from the consolidated financial reports historically prepared by LATAM in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). Certain of the information contained in the Statements and Schedules may be prepared on an unconsolidated basis. Accordingly, the Debtors believe that the substance and format of these materials do not allow meaningful comparison with their regularly publicly-disclosed consolidated financial statements. Moreover, the materials filed with the Bankruptcy Court are not prepared for the purpose of providing a basis for an investment decision relating to the Debtors’ securities, or claims against the Debtors, or for comparison with other financial information required to be reported under applicable securities law.

 

Intercompany and Affiliate Transactions

 

The Debtors are authorized to continue performing certain postpetition intercompany and affiliate transactions in the ordinary course of business, including transactions with non-debtor affiliates, and to honor obligations in connection with such transactions; provided, however, the Debtors shall not make any cash payments on account of prepetition transactions with affiliates absent permission from the Bankruptcy Court, including any repayments on any prepetition loans to non-debtor affiliates pursuant to any such transactions. Out of an abundance of caution, the Debtors have also sought and received Bankruptcy Court approval to contribute capital, capitalize intercompany debt and issue shares between certain debtor affiliates.

 

On January 10, 2022, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors filed an objection with respect to an intercompany claim asserted by LATAM Finance Ltd. against Peuco Finance Ltd. The Bankruptcy Court held a hearing on the objection on March 10, 2022. Post-hearing briefs were submitted by the parties on March 17, 2022, and closing arguments were held on March 18, 2022. The objection remains pending.

 

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Debtor in Possession Financing

 

On September 19, 2020, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order authorizing the Debtors to obtain postpetition “debtor-in-possession financing” in the form of a multi-draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to US$ 2.45 billion (See note 3.1 c)). On October 18, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving a third tranche of secured financing for US$ 750 million, as provided for in the DIP Credit Agreement. On March 18, 2022, the Court entered an order authorizing the Debtors to enter into an amended and restated DIP Credit Agreement, which includes a replacement Tranche A DIP Facility of up to US$ 1.650 billion. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2022, the Debtors have secured court authorization for a DIP Facility in the total aggregate amount of up to US$ 3.7 billion, which the Debtors intend to close on April 8, 2022. (See note 36)

 

Establishment of Bar Dates

 

On September 24, 2020, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the “Bar Date Order”) establishing December 18, 2020, as the general deadline (the “General Bar Date”) by which persons or entities who believe they hold any claims against any Debtor that arose prior to the Petition Date, as applicable to each Debtor, must have submitted written documentation of such claims (a “Proof of Claim”). The General Bar Date was not applicable to governmental units, which must have submitted Proofs of Claims by January 5, 2021 (the “Governmental Bar Date”). Finally, as more fully described in the Bar Date Order, claims with respect to rejected contracts or unexpired leases may be subject to a deadline later than the General Bar Date (the “Rejection Bar Date” and, together with the General Bar Date and the Governmental Bar Date, the “Bar Dates’). Any person or entity that fails to timely file its Proof of Claim by the applicable Bar Date will be forever barred from asserting their claim and will not receive any distributions made as part of the ultimate plan of reorganization. Notice of the Bar Dates, as well as instructions on how to file Proof of Claims, were sent to all known creditors and published in various newspapers in the United States and South America.

 

On December 17, 2020, the Court entered an order establishing a supplemental bar date of February 5, 2021 (the “Supplemental Bar Date”), for certain non-U.S. claimants not otherwise subject to the General Bar Date. The Supplemental Bar Date applies only to those entities and individuals specifically identified in the court order. Any person or entity that fails to timely file its Proof of Claim by the Supplemental Bar Date will be forever barred from asserting their claim and will not receive any distributions made as part of the ultimate plan of reorganization.

 

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Following the close of the General Bar Date and the Supplemental Bar Date, the Debtors have continued the process of reconciling approximately 6,485 submitted claims, including those related to the Debtors fleet obligations, and have developed procedures to streamline the claims process. The Company has already filed objections to a number of claims and anticipates continuing to do so in the coming months. Although many objections have been entered on an omnibus basis, some claims disputes will likely require individualized adjudication by the Bankruptcy Court. Further, on March 18, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving alternative dispute resolution procedures to resolves certain claims disputes outside of the Bankruptcy Court. As of March 31, 2022, the Debtors have objected to or have resolved through claims withdrawals, stipulations and court orders approximately 4,160 claims with a total value of approximately US$104.8 billion. As noted above, the Debtors have entered into claims stipulations in connection with their lease amendment agreements. As the Debtors continue to reconcile claims against the Company’s books and records, they will object to and contest such claims that they determine are not valid or asserted in the proper amount and will resolve other claims disputes in and outside of the Bankruptcy Court.

 

A Claim is recorded as a liability when it has a present obligation, whether legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation amount can be made. As of March 31, 2022, approximately 2,325 of the Claims filed against Latam are still being reconciled and so at this time the amounts of such Claims cannot be reliably estimated.

 

2.2.Basis of Consolidation

 

(a)Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities (including special-purpose entities) over which the Company has the power to control the financial and operating policies, which are generally accompanied by a holding of more than half of the voting rights. In evaluating whether the Company controls another entity, the existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible at the date of the consolidated financial statements are considered. The subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is passed to the Company and they are excluded from the consolidation on the date they cease to be so controlled. The results and flows are incorporated from the date of acquisition.

 

Balances, transactions and unrealized gains on transactions between the Company’s entities are eliminated. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment loss of the asset transferred. When necessary in order to ensure uniformity with the policies adopted by the Company, the accounting policies of the subsidiaries are modified.

 

To account for and identify the financial information revealed when carrying out a business combination, such as the acquisition of an entity by the Company, is apply the acquisition method provided for in IFRS 3: Business combination.

 

(b)Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

The Group applies the policy of considering transactions with non-controlling interests, when not related to loss of control, as equity transactions without an effect on income.

 

(c)Sales of subsidiaries

 

When a subsidiary is sold and a percentage of participation is not retained, the Company derecognizes assets and liabilities of the subsidiary, the non-controlling and other components of equity related to the subsidiary. Any gain or loss resulting from the loss of control is recognized in the consolidated income statement by function in Other gains (losses).

 

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If LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries retain an ownership of participation in the sold subsidiary, and does not represent control, this is recognized at fair value on the date that control is lost, the amounts previously recognized in Other comprehensive income are accounted as if the Company had disposed directly from the assets and related liabilities, which can cause these amounts are reclassified to profit or loss. The percentage retained valued at fair value is subsequently accounted using the equity method.

 

(d)Investees or associates

 

Investees or associates are all entities over which LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries have significant influence but have no control. This usually arises from holding between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are booked using the equity method and are initially recognized at their cost.

 

2.3.Foreign currency transactions

 

(a)Presentation and functional currencies

 

The items included in the financial statements of each of the entities of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries are valued using the currency of the main economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The functional currency of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is the United States dollar which is also the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

(b)Transactions and balances

 

Foreign currency transactions are translated to the functional currency using the exchange rates on the transaction dates. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the liquidation of these transactions and from the translation at the closing exchange rates of the monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are shown in the consolidated statement of income by function except when deferred in Other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

 

(c)Adjustment due to hyperinflation

 

After July 1, 2018, the Argentine economy was considered, for purposes of IFRS, hyperinflationary. The consolidated financial statements of the subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Argentine Peso have been restated.

 

The non-monetary items of the statement of financial position as well as the income statement, comprehensive incomes and cash flows of the group’s entities, whose functional currency corresponds to a hyperinflationary economy, adjusted for inflation and re-expressed in accordance with the variation of the consumer price index (“CPI”), at each presentation date of its financial statements. The re-expression of non-monetary items is made from the date of initial recognition in the statements of financial position and considering that, the financial statements are prepared under the historical cost criterion.

 

Net losses or gains arising from the re-expression of non-monetary items and income and costs recognized in the consolidated income statement under “Result of indexation units”.

 

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Net gains and losses on the re-expression of opening balances due to the initial application of IAS 29 are recognized in the consolidated retained earnings.

 

Re-expression due to hyperinflation will be recorded until the period or exercise in which the economy of the entity ceases to be considered as a hyperinflationary economy, at that time, the adjustments made by hyperinflation will be part of the cost of non-monetary assets and liabilities.

 

The comparative amounts in the consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in a stable currency and are not adjusted for subsequent changes in the price level or exchange rates.

 

(d)Group entities

 

The results and the financial situation of the Group’s entities, whose functional currency is different from the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements, of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., which does not correspond to the currency of a hyperinflationary economy, are converted into the currency of presentation as follows:

 

(i)Assets and liabilities of each consolidated statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing exchange rate on the consolidated statement of financial position date;

 

(ii)The revenues and expenses of each income statement account are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates, and

 

(iii)All the resultant exchange differences by conversion are shown as a separate component in other comprehensive income, within “Gain (losses) from exchange rate difference, before tax”.

 

For those subsidiaries of the group whose functional currency is different from the presentation currency and, moreover, corresponds to the currency of a hyperinflationary economy; its restated results, cash flow and financial situation are converted to the presentation currency at the closing exchange rate on the date of the consolidated financial statements.

 

The exchange rates used correspond to those fixed in the country where the subsidiary is located, whose functional currency is different to the U.S. dollar.

 

2.4.Property, plant and equipment

 

The land of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, are recognized at cost less any accumulated impairment loss. The rest of the Properties, plants and equipment are recorded, both in their initial recognition and in their subsequent measurement, at their historical cost, restated for inflation when appropriate, less the corresponding depreciation and any loss due to deterioration.

 

The amounts of advances paid to the aircraft manufacturers are activated by the Company under Construction in progress until they are received.

 

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Subsequent costs (replacement of components, improvements, extensions, etc.) are included in the value of the initial asset or are recognized as a separate asset, only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the elements of property, plant and equipment, they will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be determined reliably. The value of the replaced component is written off. The rest of the repairs and maintenance are charged to the result of the year in which they are incurred.

 

The depreciation of the properties, plants and equipment is calculated using the linear method over their estimated technical useful lives; except in the case of certain technical components which are depreciated on the basis of cycles and hours flown. This charge is recognized in the captions “Cost of sale” and “Administrative expenses”.

 

The residual value and the useful life of the assets are reviewed and adjusted, if necessary, once a year. Useful lives are detailed in Note 16 (d).

 

When the value of an asset exceeds its estimated recoverable amount, its value is immediately reduced to its recoverable amount.

 

Losses and gains from the sale of property, plant and equipment are calculated by comparing the consideration with the book value and are included in the consolidated statement of income.

 

2.5.Intangible assets other than goodwill

 

(a)Airport slots and Loyalty program

 

Airport slots and the Loyalty program correspond to intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and are annually tested for impairment as an integral part of the CGU Air Transport.

 

Airport Slots correspond to an administrative authorization to carry out operations of arrival and departure of aircraft, at a specific airport, within a certain period of time.

 

The Loyalty program corresponds to the system of accumulation and exchange of points that is part of TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.

 

The airport slots and Loyalty program were recognized at fair value under IFRS 3, as a consequence of the business combination with TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

(b)Computer software

 

Licenses for computer software acquired are capitalized on the basis of the costs incurred in acquiring them and preparing them for using the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives, for which the Company has been defined useful lives between 3 and 10 years.

 

Expenses related to the development or maintenance of computer software which do not qualify for capitalization, are shown as an expense when incurred. The personnel costs and others cost directly related to the production of unique and identifiable computer software controlled by the Company, are shown as intangible Assets others than Goodwill when they have met all the criteria for capitalization.

 

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(c)Brands

 

The Brands were acquired in the business combination with TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries and, recognized at fair value under IFRS 3. The Company has defined a useful life of five years, period in which the value of the brands will be amortized.

 

2.6.Borrowing costs

 

Interest costs incurred for the construction of any qualified asset are capitalized over the time necessary for completing and preparing the asset for its intended use. Other interest costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of income by function when accrued.

 

2.7.Losses for impairment of non-financial assets

 

Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortization and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Assets subject to amortization are tested for impairment losses whenever any event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the fair value of an asset less the costs for sale or the value in use, whichever is greater. For the purpose of evaluating impairment losses, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash generating unit. Non-financial assets, other than goodwill, that would have suffered an impairment loss are reviewed if there are indicators of reversal of losses. Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of income by function under “Other gains (losses)”.

 

2.8.Financial assets

 

The Company classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through gains or losses), and at amortized cost. The classification depends on the business model of the entity to manage the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

 

The group reclassifies debt investments when, and only when, it changes its business model to manage those assets.

 

In the initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset classified at amortized cost, the transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets accounted for at fair value through profit or loss are recorded as expenses in the consolidated statement of income by function.

 

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(a)Debt instruments

 

The subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the group’s business model to manage the asset and cash flow characteristics of the asset. The Company has two measurement categories in which the group classifies its debt instruments:

 

Amortized cost: the assets held for the collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent only payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortized cost and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognized in income when the asset is derecognized or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in financial income using the effective interest rate method.

 

Fair value through profit or loss: assets that do not meet the criteria of amortized cost or fair value trought other comprehensive income are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognized in profit or loss and is presented net in the consolidated statement of income by function within other gains / (losses) in the period or exercise in which it arises.

 

(b)Equity instruments

 

Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recognized in other gains / (losses) in the consolidated statement of income by function as appropriate.

 

The Company evaluates in advance the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments recorded at amortized cost. The applied impairment methodology depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

 

2.9.Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

 

Until December 31, 2020 the Company recognized the hedging derivatives in accordance with IAS 39, as of January 1, 2021 the Company changed the recognition of these derivatives in accordance with IFRS 9 and continues to recognize under this same standard the derivatives that do not qualify as hedges.

 

Initially at fair value on the date on which the derivative contract was made and are subsequently valued at their fair value. The method to recognize the resulting loss or gain depends on whether the derivative designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

 

The Company designates certain derivatives as:

 

(a)Hedge of an identified risk associated with a recognized liability or an expected highly- Probable transaction (cash-flow hedge), or

 

(b)Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting.

 

At the beginning of the transaction, the Company documents the economic relationship between the hedged items existing between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its objectives for risk management and the strategy to carry out various hedging operations. The Company also documents its assessment, both at the beginning and on an ongoing basis, as to whether the derivatives used in the hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the items being hedged.

 

The total fair value of the hedging derivatives is booked as Other non-current financial asset or liability if the remaining maturity of the item hedged is over 12 months, and as an other current financial asset or liability if the remaining term of the item hedged is less than 12 months.

 

Derivatives not booked as hedges are classified as Other financial assets or liabilities.

 

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(a)Cash flow hedges

 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is shown in the statement of other comprehensive income. The loss or gain relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income by function under other gains (losses). Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods or exercise when the hedged item affects profit or loss.

 

For fuel price hedges, the amounts shown in the statement of other comprehensive income are reclassified to results under the line item Cost of sales to the extent that the fuel subject to the hedge is used.

 

Gains or losses related to the effective part of the change in the intrinsic value of the options are recognized in the cash flow hedge reserve within equity. Changes in the time value of the options related to the part are recognized within Other Consolidated Comprehensive Income in the costs of the hedge reserve within equity.

 

When hedging instrument mature, is sold or fails to meet the requirements to be accounted for as hedges, any gain or loss accumulated in the statement of Other comprehensive income until that moment, remains in the statement of other comprehensive income and is reclassified to the consolidated statement of income when the hedged transaction is finally recognized.

 

When it is expected that the hedged transaction is no longer going to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in the statement of other comprehensive income is taken immediately to the consolidated statement of income by function as “Other gains (losses)”.

 

(b)Derivatives not booked as a hedge

 

The changes in fair value of any derivative instrument that is not booked as a hedge are shown immediately in the consolidated statement of income in “Other gains (losses)”.

 

2.10.Inventories

 

Inventories, are shown at the lower of cost and their net realizable value. The cost is determined on the basis of the weighted average cost method (WAC). The net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

 

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2.11.Trade and other accounts receivable

 

Commercial accounts receivable are initially recognized at their fair value and subsequently at their amortized cost in accordance with the effective rate method, less the provision for impairment according to the model of the expected credit losses. The Company applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires that expected lifetime losses be recognized upon initial recognition of accounts receivable.

 

In the event that the Company transfers its rights to any financial asset (generally accounts receivable) to a third party in exchange for a cash payment, the Company evaluates whether all risks and rewards have been transferred, in which case the account receivable is derecognized.

 

The existence of significant financial difficulties on the part of the debtor, the probability that the debtor goes bankrupt or financial reorganization are considered indicators of a significant increase in credit risk.

 

The carrying amount of the asset is reduced as the provision account is used and the loss is recognized in the consolidated income statement under “Cost of sales”. When an account receivable is written off, it is regularized against the provision account for the account receivable.

 

2.12.Cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and bank balances, time deposits in financial institutions, and other short-term and highly liquid investments and a low risk of loss of value.

 

2.13.Capital

 

The common shares are classified as net equity.

 

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new shares or options are shown in net equity as a deduction from the proceeds received from the placement of shares.

 

2.14.Trade and other accounts payables

 

Trade payables and other accounts payable are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost.

 

2.15.Interest-bearing loans

 

Financial liabilities are shown initially at their fair value, net of the costs incurred in the transaction. Later, these financial liabilities are valued at their amortized cost; any difference between the proceeds obtained (net of the necessary arrangement costs) and the repayment value, is shown in the consolidated statement of income during the term of the debt, according to the effective interest rate method.

 

Financial liabilities are classified in current and non-current liabilities according to the contractual payment dates of the nominal principal.

 

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2.16.Current and deferred taxes

 

The tax expense for the period or exercise comprises income and deferred taxes.

 

The current income tax expense is calculated based on tax laws in enacted the date of statement of financial position, in the countries in which the subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable income.

 

Deferred taxes are recognized, on the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from the initial recognition of an assets or a liability in transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction does not affect the accounting or the taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is determined using the tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the date of the consolidated statements of financial position, and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred tax liability discharged.

 

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent it is probable that the future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.

 

The tax (current and deferred) is recognized in statement of income by function, unless it relates to an item recognized in other comprehensive income, directly in equity. In this case the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or, directly in the statement of income by function, respectively.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if and only if:

 

(a)There is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and liabilities, and

 

(b)The deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either: (i) the same taxable entity, or (ii) different taxable entities which intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to be settled or recovered.

 

2.17.Employee benefits

 

(a)Personnel vacations

 

The Company recognizes the expense for personnel vacations on an accrual basis.

 

(b)Share-based compensation

 

The compensation plans implemented based on the shares of the Company are recognized in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 2: Share-based payments, for plans based on the granting of options, the effect of fair value is recorded in equity with a charge to remuneration in a linear manner between the date of grant of said options and the date on which they become irrevocable, for the plans considered as cash settled award the fair value, updated as of the closing date of each reporting period or exercise, is recorded as a liability with charge to remuneration.

 

(c)Post-employment and other long-term benefits

 

Provisions are made for these obligations by applying the method of the projected unit credit method, and considering estimates of future permanence, mortality rates and future wage increases determined on the basis of actuarial calculations. The discount rates are determined by reference to market interest-rate curves. Actuarial gains or losses are shown in other comprehensive income.

 

(d)Incentives

 

The Company has an annual incentives plan for its personnel for compliance with objectives and individual contribution to the results. The incentives eventually granted consist of a given number or portion of monthly remuneration and the provision is made on the basis of the amount estimated for distribution.

 

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(e)Termination benefits

 

The group recognizes termination benefits at the earlier of the following dates: (a) when the group terminates laboral relation; and (b) when the entity recognizes costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of IAS 37 and involves the payment of terminations benefits.

 

2.18.Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when:

 

(i)The Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event;

 

(ii)It is probable that payment is going to be required to settle an obligation; and

 

(iii)A reliable estimate of the obligation amount can be made.

 

2.19.Revenue from contracts with customers

 

(a)Transportation of passengers and cargo

 

The Company recognizes the sale for the transportation service as a deferred income liability, which is recognized as income when the transportation service has been lent or expired. In the case of air transport services sold by the Company and that will be made by other airlines, the liability is reduced when they are remitted to said airlines. The Company periodically reviews whether it is necessary to make an adjustment to deferred income liabilities, mainly related to returns, changes, among others.

 

Compensations granted to clients for changes in the levels of services or billing of additional services such as additional baggage, change of seat, among others, are considered modifications of the initial contract, therefore, they are deferred until the corresponding service is provided.

 

(b)Expiration of air tickets

 

The Company estimates in a monthly basis the probability of expiration of air tickets, with refund clauses, based on the history of use of the same. Air tickets without refund clause are expired on the date of the flight in case the passenger does not show up.

 

(c)Costs associated with the contract

 

The costs related to the sale of air tickets are activated and deferred until the moment of providing the corresponding service. These assets are included under the heading “Other current non-financial assets” in the Consolidated Classified Statement of Financial Position.

 

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(d)Frequent passenger program

 

The Company maintains the following loyalty programs: LATAM Pass and LATAM Pass Brasil, whose objective is building customer loyalty through the delivery of miles or points.

 

These programs give their frequent passengers the possibility of earning LATAMPASS’s miles or points, which grant the right to a selection of both air and non-air awards. Additionally, the Company sells the LATAMPASS miles or points to financial and non-financial partners through commercial alliances to award miles or points to their customers.

 

To reflect the miles and points earned, the loyalty program mainly includes two types of transactions that are considered revenue arrangements with multiple performance obligations: (1) Passenger Ticket Sales Earning miles or points (2) miles or points sold to financial and non-financial partner

 

(1)Passenger Ticket Sales Earning Miles or Points.

 

In this case, the miles or points are awarded to customers at the time that the company performs the flight.

 

To value the miles or points earned with travel, we consider the quantitative value a passenger receives by redeeming miles for a ticket rather than paying cash, which is referred to as Equivalent Ticket Value (“ETV”). Our estimate of ETV is adjusted for miles and point that are not likely to be redeemed (“breakage”).

 

The balance of miles and point that are pending to redeem are include on deferred revenue.

 

(2)Miles sold to financial and non-financial partner

 

To value the miles or points earns through financial and non-financial partners,the performance obligations with the client are estimated separately. To calculate these performance obligations, different components that add value in the commercial contract must be considered, such as marketing, advertising and other benefits, and finally the value of the points awarded to customers based on our ETV. The value of each of these components is finally allocated in proportion to their relative prices. The performance obligations associated with the valuation of the points or miles earned become part of the Deferred Revenue, and the remaining performance obligations, are recorded as revenue when the miles or points are delivered to the client.

 

When the miles and points are exchanged for products and services other than the services provided by the Company, the income is recognized immediately, when the exchange is made for air tickets of any airline of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries, the income is deferred until the air transport service is provided.

 

The miles and points that the Company estimates will not be exchanged are recognized in the results based on the consumption pattern of the miles or points effectively exchanged by customers. The Company uses statistical models to estimate the probability of exchange, which is based on historical patterns and projections.

 

(e)Dividend income

 

Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.

 

2.20.Leases

 

The Company recognizes contracts that meet the definition of a lease, as a right of use asset and a lease liability on the date when the underlying asset is available for use.

 

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Assets for right of use are measured at cost including the following:

 

-The amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability;
-Lease payment made at or before commencement date;
-Initial direct costs, and
-Restoration costs.

 

The assets by right of use are recognized in the statement of financial position in Properties, plants and equipment.

 

Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following payments:

 

-Fixed payments including in substance fixed payment.
-Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate;
-The exercise price of a purchase options, if is reasonably certain to exercise that option.

 

The Company determines the present value of the lease payments using the implicit rates for the aircraft leasing contracts and for the rest of the underlying assets, uses the incremental borrowing rate.

 

Lease liabilities are recognized in the statement of financial position under Other financial liabilities, current or non-current.

 

Interest accrued on financial liabilities is recognized in the consolidated statement of income in “Financial costs”.

 

Principal and interest are present in the consolidated cash flow as “Payments of lease liability” and “Interest paid”, respectively, in cash flows use in financing activities

 

Payments associated with short-term leases without purchase options and leases of low-value assets are recognized on a straight-line basis in profit or loss at the time of accrual. Those payments are presented in cash flows use in operation activities.

 

The Company analyzes the financing agreements of aircrafts, mainly considering characteristics such as:

 

(a)that the Company initially acquired the aircraft or took an important part in the process of direct acquisition with the manufacturers.

 

(b)Due to the contractual conditions, it is virtually certain that the Company will execute the purchase option of the aircraft at the end of the lease term.

 

Since these financing agreements are “substantially purchases” and not leases, the related liability is considered as a financial debt classified under to IFRS 9 and continue to be presented within the “Other financial liabilities” described in Note 18. On the other hand, the aircraft are presented in Property, Plants and Equipment, as described in Note 16, as “own aircraft”.

 

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The Group qualifies as sale and lease transactions, operations that lead to a sale according to IFRS 15. More specifically, a sale is considered as such if there is no option to purchase the goods at the end of the lease term.

 

If the sale by the seller-lessee is classified as a sale in accordance with IFRS 15, the underlying asset is derecognized, and a right-of-use asset equal to the portion retained proportionally of the amount of the asset is recognized.

 

If the sale by the seller-lessee is not classified as a sale in accordance with IFRS 15, the transferred assets are kept in the financial statements and a financial liability equal to the sale price is recognized (received from the buyer-lessor).

 

The Company has applied the practical solution allowed by IFRS 16 for those contracts that meet the established requirements and that allows a lessee to choose not to evaluate if the concessions that it obtains derived from COVID-19 are a modification of the lease.

 

2.21.Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale

 

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as assets held for sale are shown at the lesser of their book value and the fair value less costs to sell.

 

2.22.Maintenance

 

The costs incurred for scheduled heavy maintenance of the aircraft’s fuselage and engines are capitalized and depreciated until the next maintenance. The depreciation rate is determined on technical grounds, according to the use of the aircraft expressed in terms of cycles and flight hours.

 

In case of aircraft include in property, plant and equipment, these maintenance cost are capitalized as Property, plant and equipment, while in the case of aircraft on right of use, a liability is accrued based on the use of the main components is recognized, since a contractual obligation with the lessor to return the aircraft on agreed terms of maintenance levels exists. These are recognized as Cost of sales.

 

Additionally, some contracts that comply with the definition of lease establish the obligation of the lessee to make deposits to the lessor as a guarantee of compliance with maintenance and return conditions. These deposits, often called maintenance reserves, accumulate until a major maintenance is performed, once made, the recovery is requested to the lessor. At the end of the contract period, there is comparison between the reserves that have been paid and required return conditions, and compensation between the parties are made if applicable.

 

The unscheduled maintenance of aircraft and engines, as well as minor maintenance, are charged to results as incurred.

 

2.23.Environmental costs

 

Disbursements related to environmental protection are charged to results when incurred or accrue.

 

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NOTE 3 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 

3.1.Financial risk factors

 

The Company is exposed to different financial risks: (a) market risk, (b) credit risk, and (c) liquidity risk. The program overall risk management of the Company aims to minimize the adverse effects of financial risks affecting the company.

 

(a)Market risk

 

Due to the nature of its operations, the Company is exposed to market factors such as: (i) fuel-price risk, (ii) exchange -rate risk (FX), and (iii) interest -rate risk.

 

The Company has developed policies and procedures for managing market risk, which aim to identify, quantify, monitor and mitigate the adverse effects of changes in market factors mentioned above.

 

For the foregoing, Management monitors the evolution of fuel price levels, exchange rates and interest rates, quantifies exposures and their risk, and develops and executes hedging strategies.

 

(i)Fuel-price risk:

 

Exposure:

 

For the execution of its operations the Company purchases a fuel called Jet Fuel grade 54 USGC, which is subject to the fluctuations of international fuel prices.

 

Mitigation:

 

To hedge the risk exposure fuel, the Company operates with derivative instruments (swaps and options) whose underlying assets may be different from Jet Fuel, such as West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude, Brent (“BRENT”) crude and distillate Heating Oil (“HO”), which have a high correlation with Jet Fuel and greater liquidity.

 

Fuel Hedging Results:

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company recognized profit of US$ 5.4 million for fuel hedge net of premiums in the costs of sale for the year. During the same period of 2021, the Company recognized profit of US$ 0.9 million for the same concept.

 

As of March 31, 2022 the market value of the fuel positions was US$ 18.5 million (positive). At the end of December 2021, this market value was US$ 17.6 million (positive).

 

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The following tables show the level of hedge for different periods:

 

Positions as of  March 31, 2022 (*) (Unaudited)  Maturities 
   Q222   Q322   Q422   Q123   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   30%   17%   14%   0%   15%

 

(*)The percentage shown in the table considers all the hedging instruments (swaps and options).

 

Positions as of  December 31, 2021 (*)  Maturities 
   Q122   Q222   Q322   Q422   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   25%   30%   17%   14%   21%

 

(*)The volume shown in the table considers all the hedging instruments (swaps and options).

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

A drop in fuel price positively affects the Company through a reduction in costs. However, also negatively affects contracted positions as these are acquired to protect the Company against the risk of a rise in price. The policy therefore is to maintain a hedge-free percentage in order to be competitive in the event of a drop in price.

 

The current hedge positions are booked as cash flow hedge contracts, so a variation in the fuel price has an impact on the Company’s net equity.

 

The following tables show the sensitivity of financial instruments according to reasonable changes in the price of fuel and their effect on equity.

 

The calculations were made considering a parallel movement of US$ 5 per barrel in the underlying reference price curve at the end of March 2022 and the end of December 2021. The projection period was defined until the end of the last fuel hedging contract in force, corresponding to the last business day of the fourth quarter of the year 2022.

 

    Positions as of  March 31, 2022   Positions as of December 31, 2021 
Benchmark price   effect on Equity   effect on Equity 
(US$ per barrel)   (MUS$)   (MUS$) 
    Unaudited     
 +5    +0.5    +2.7 
 -5    -0.6    -3.3 

 

Given the fuel hedging structure during first quarter – 2022, which considers a portion free of hedges, a vertical drop of 5 dollars in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly daily average), would have meant an impact of approximately US$ 29.6 million lower fuel cost. For the same period, a vertical rise of 5 dollars in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly daily average), would have meant an approximate impact of US$ 29.6 million in higher fuel costs.

 

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(ii)Foreign exchange rate risk:

 

Exposure:

 

The functional and presentation currency of the financial statements of the Parent Company is the US dollar, so that the risk of the Transactional and Conversion exchange rate arises mainly from the Company’s business, strategic and accounting operating activities that are expressed in a monetary unit other than the functional currency.

 

The subsidiaries of LATAM are also exposed to foreign exchange risk whose impact affects the Company’s Consolidated Income.

 

The largest operational exposure to LATAM’s exchange risk comes from the concentration of businesses in Brazil, which are mostly denominated in Brazilian Real (BRL), and are actively managed by the company.

 

At a lower concentration, the Company is also exposed to the fluctuation of other currencies, such as: Euro, Pound sterling, Australian dollar, Colombian peso, Chilean peso, Argentine peso, Paraguayan Guarani, Mexican peso, Peruvian Sol and New Zealand dollar.

 

Mitigation:

 

The Company mitigates currency risk exposures by contracting hedging or non-hedging derivative instruments or through natural hedges or execution of internal operations.

 

Exchange Rate Hedging Results (FX):

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company maintains FX not recognized as Hedge accounting derivatives for MUS$ 45. As of December 31, 2021, the Company did not maintain FX not recognized as Hedge accounting derivatives.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the market value of the positions FX not recognized as Hedge accounting derivatives for MUS$1.4 (negative). As of December 31, 2021 the Company does not hold FX derivatives that are not recognized as hedge accounting.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

A depreciation of the R$/US$ exchange rate, negatively affects the Company’s operating cash flows, however, also positively affects the value of the positions of derivatives contracted.

 

The following table shows the sensitivity of non-hedging FX derivative instruments according to reasonable changes in the exchange rate and its effect on results. The Company maintains non-hedge FX derivatives in force for BRL as of March 31, 2022 for US$45 million:

 

Appreciation   Effect March 31, 2022   Effect March 31, 2021 
(depreciation)   (MUS$)   (MUS$) 
of R$/US$   Unaudited   Unaudited 
 -10%   +1.6    - 
 +10%    -0.5    - 

 

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As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the Company had no current FX derivatives for BRL.

 

In the case of TAM S.A., whose functional currency is the Brazilian real, a large part of its liabilities is expressed in US dollars. Therefore, when converting financial assets and liabilities, from dollar to real, they have an impact on the result of TAM S.A., which is consolidated in the Company’s Income Statement.

 

In order to reduce the impact on the Company’s result caused by appreciations or depreciations of R $ / US $, the Company has executed internal operations to reduce the net exposure in US $ for TAM S.A.

 

The following table shows the variation in financial results when the R$/US$ exchange rate appreciates or depreciates by 10%:

 

Appreciation
(depreciation)
   Effect March 31, 2022   Effect March 31, 2021 
of R$/US$   (MUS$)   (MUS$) 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
 -10%   +70.7    +4.2 
 +10%    -70.7    -4.2 

 

Effects of exchange rate derivatives in the Financial Statements

 

The profit or losses caused by changes in the fair value of hedging instruments are segregated between intrinsic value and temporary value. The intrinsic value is the actual percentage of cash flow covered, initially shown in equity and later transferred to income, while the hedge transaction is recorded in income. The temporary value corresponds to the ineffective portion of cash flow hedge which is recognized in the financial results of the Company (Note 18).

 

Due to the functional currency of TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries is the Brazilian real, the Company presents the effects of the exchange rate fluctuations in Other comprehensive income by converting the Statement of financial position and Income statement of TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries from their functional currency to the U.S. dollar, which is the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statement of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

The following table shows the change in Other comprehensive income recognized in Total equity in the case of appreciate or depreciate 10% the exchange rate R$/US$:

 

Appreciation
(depreciation)
   Effect at March 31, 2022   Effect at December 31, 2021 
of R$/US$   MUS$   MUS$ 
    Unaudited     
 -10%   +112.60    +96.66 
 +10%    -92.12    -79.09 

 

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(iii)Interest -rate risk:

 

Exposure:

 

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates affecting the markets future cash flows of the assets, and current and future financial liabilities.

 

The Company is exposed in one portion to the variations of London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interest rates of less relevance are Brazilian Interbank Deposit Certificate (“IDC”). Because the publication of LIBOR will cease for June 2023, the company has begun to migrate to the adoption of SOFR as an alternative rate, which will materialize with the termination of LIBOR.

 

Mitigation:

 

As of March 31, 2022 the Company did not have current interest rate derivative positions. Currently a 61% (40% at December 31, 2021) of the debt is fixed to fluctuations in interest rate. Most of this debt is indexed to a benchmark rate based on LIBOR.

 

To mitigate the effect of those derivatives that will be affected by the transition from LIBOR to SOFR, the Company is evaluating adherence to the ISDA protocol in the case of derivatives and is following the recommendations of the relevant authorities, including the Alternative Reference Rates Committee. (“ARRC”) in the case of debt, in line with the measures generally adopted by the market for the replacement of LIBOR in debt contracts.

 

Rate Hedging Results:

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company did not hold current interest rate derivative positions. At the end of December 2021, the Company did not hold current interest rate derivative positions.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

The following table shows the sensitivity of changes in financial obligations that are not hedged against interest-rate variations. These changes are considered reasonably possible, based on current market conditions each date.

 

Increase (decrease)   Positions as of March 31, 2022   Positions as of December 31, 2021 
futures curve   effect on profit or loss before tax   effect on profit or loss before tax 
in libor 3 months   (MUS$)   (MUS$) 
    Unaudited     
 +100 basis points    -50.80    -46.31 
 -100 basis points    +50.80    +46.31 

 

As of December 31, 2021, the Company does not hold current interest rate derivative positions. The above calculations were vertically increased (decreased) 100 basis points of the three-month Libor future curve, both scenarios being reasonably possible based on historical market conditions.

 

The assumptions of sensitivity calculation must assume that forward curves of interest rates do not necessarily reflect the real value of the compensation flows. Moreover, the structure of interest rates is dynamic over time.

 

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On March 5, 2021, the ICE Benchmark Administration (“IBA”) announced that, as a result of little access to the information necessary for calculating rates, the publication of the 1-week, 2-months USD rates will cease to be published on December 31, 2021 and the remaining terms will cease on June 30, 2023. Although the adoption of alternative rates is voluntary, the impending discontinuation of LIBOR makes it essential that market participants consider moving to alternative rates such as SOFR and that they have appropriate alternative language in existing contracts that reference the discontinuation of LIBOR. In this regard, the Company identifies that its derivative and debt contracts may be affected by the change in the relevant rate. To mitigate the effect, the Company is evaluating adherence to the ISDA protocol in the case of derivatives and is following the recommendations of the relevant authorities, including the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”) in the case of debt, online with the measures generally adopted by the market for the replacement of LIBOR in debt contracts.

 

Currently, the Company only has fuel derivatives with a nominal value equivalent to 21%’s hedge of the total consumption expected for the next 12 months.

 

(b)Credit risk

 

Credit risk occurs when the counterparty does not meet its obligations to the Company under a specific contract or financial instrument, resulting in a loss in the market value of a financial instrument (only financial assets, not liabilities). The client portfolio at March 31, 2022 increased when compared to the balance as of December 31, 2021 by 21%, mainly due to an increase in passenger transport operations (travel agencies and corporate) that increased by 40% in sales, mainly from a 84% of credit card payments and 30% in cash sales. Instead, the cargo business showed a increase in its net income of 3.2% compared to December 2021. In the case of clients who still have pending balances and that the administration considered risky, the corresponding measures were taken to consider expected credit loss The provision at the end of March 2022 had a decrease of 0.13% compared to December 31, 2021, as a result of the decrease in the portfolio for the application of write-offs in the period.

 

The Company is exposed to credit risk due to its operational activities and its financial activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, investments in other types of instruments, exchange rate transactions and contracting derivative instruments or options.

 

To reduce the credit risk related to operational activities, the Company has implemented credit limits to limit the exposure of its debtors, which are permanently monitored for the LATAM network, when deemed necessary, agencies have been blocked for cargo and passenger businesses.

 

(i)Financial activities

 

Cash surpluses that remain after the financing of assets necessary for the operation are invested according to credit limits approved by the Company’s Board, mainly in time deposits with different financial institutions, private investment funds, short-term mutual funds, and easily-liquidated corporate and sovereign bonds with short remaining maturities. These investments are booked as Cash and cash equivalents and other current financial assets.

 

In order to reduce counterparty risk and to ensure that the risk assumed is known and managed by the Company, investments are diversified among different banking institutions (both local and international). The Company evaluates the credit standing of each counterparty and the levels of investment, based on (i) their credit rating, (ii) the equity size of the counterparty, and (iii) investment limits according to the Company’s level of liquidity. According to these three parameters, the Company chooses the most restrictive parameter of the previous three and based on this, establishes limits for operations with each counterparty.

 

The Company has no guarantees to mitigate this exposure.

 

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Additionally, section 345(b) of the Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code imposes restrictions on, among other things, the institutions where the Debtors can hold their cash. In particular, it establishes that cash should be held in what are called Authorized Bank Depositories, which are US Banking Institutions that are accepted by the US Trustee Program of the US Department of Justice.  Such Authorized Bank Depositories have generally agreed with the US Trustee Program to maintain collateral of no less than 115% of the aggregate funds on deposit (in excess of FDIC insurance limit) by (i) surety bond or (ii) US Treasury securities. Consequently, pursuant to Section 345(b), as implemented through an agreement with the Office of the United States Trustee, as of the year end the Company held the majority of its cash and equivalents in Banks in the US that are depositories authorized by Office of the United States Trustee for the Southern District of New York. Otherwise, the DIP Facility contains certain restrictions on new investments made by the Debtors during the term of the facility.

 

(ii)Operational activities

 

The Company has four large sales “clusters”: travel agencies, cargo agents, airlines and credit-card administrators. The first three are governed by International Air Transport Association, international (“IATA”) organization comprising most of the airlines that represent over 90% of scheduled commercial traffic and one of its main objectives is to regulate the financial transactions between airlines and travel agents and cargo. When an agency or airline does not pay their debt, they are excluded from operating with IATA’s member airlines. In the case of credit-card administrators, they are fully guaranteed by 100% by the issuing institutions.

 

Under certain of the Company’s credit card processing agreements, the financial institutions have the right to require that the Company maintain a reserve equal to a portion of advance ticket sales that have been processed by that financial institution, but for which the Company has not yet provided the air transportation. Additionally, the financial institutions have the ability to require additional collateral reserves or withhold payments related to receivables to be collected if increased risk is perceived related to liquidity covenants in these agreements or negative balances occur.

 

The exposure consists of the term granted, which fluctuates between 1 and 45 days.

 

One of the tools the Company uses for reducing credit risk is to participate in global entities related to the industry, such as IATA, Business Sales Processing (“BSP”), Cargo Account Settlement Systems (“CASS”), IATA Clearing House (“ICH”) and banks (credit cards). These institutions fulfill the role of collectors and distributors between airlines and travel and cargo agencies. In the case of the Clearing House, it acts as an offsetting entity between airlines for the services provided between them. A reduction in term and implementation of guarantees has been achieved through these entities. Currently the sales invoicing of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. related with travel agents and cargo agents for domestic transportation in Brazil is done directly by TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

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Credit quality of financial assets

 

The external credit evaluation system used by the Company is provided by IATA. Internal systems are also used for particular evaluations or specific markets based on trade reports available on the local market. The internal classification system is complementary to the external one, i.e. for agencies or airlines not members of IATA, the internal demands are greater.

 

To reduce the credit risk associated with operational activities, the Company has established credit limits to abridge the exposure of their debtors which are monitored permanently (mainly in case of operational activities of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. with travel agents). The bad-debt rate in the principal countries where the Company has a presence is insignificant.

 

(c)Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk represents the risk that the Company does not have sufficient funds to pay its obligations.

 

Due to the cyclical nature of its business, the operation and investment needs, along with the need for financing, the Company requires liquid funds, defined as Cash and cash equivalents plus other short-term financial assets, to meet its payment obligations. On May 26, 2020, the Company and its subsidiaries in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and the United States began a voluntary process of reorganization and restructuring of their debt under the protection of the Chapter 11 of the United States, to which on July 9, the Brazilian subsidiary and certain of its subsidiaries were included, in order to preserve the group’s liquidity. In light of the unprecedented impact COVID-19 has had on the global aviation industry, this reorganization process provides LATAM with the opportunity to work with the group’s creditors, and main stakeholders, to reduce its debt and obtain new sources of financing, providing the company with the tools to adapt the group to this new reality.

 

The balance of liquid funds, future cash generation and the ability to obtain financing, provides the Company with alternatives to meet future investment and financing commitments.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the balance of liquid funds is US$ 1,179 million (US $ 1,047 million as of December 31, 2021), which are invested in short-term instruments through financial entities with a high credit rating classification.

 

As of March 31, 2021, LATAM maintains a committed revolving credit facility (Revolving Credit Facility) for a total amount of US$ 600 million, which is fully drawn. This line is secured by and subject to the availability of collateral (i.e. aircraft, engines and spare parts).

 

After filing Chapter 11 protection, the company received authorization from the Bankruptcy Court for the “debtors in possession” (DIP) financing, in the form of a multi-draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to US$ 3.2 billion divided in Tranche A, B and C. Initially, Tranches A and C were committed for a total of US$2.45 billion. To date, these three tranches are fully committed after the approval on October 18 of a proposal to grant financing under Tranche B of the DIP for a total of US$750 million, thus allowing LATAM to access lower financing costs in the next disbursements of the DIP financing.

 

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1) A Tranche A, which is committed for up to US$ 1.3 billion, out of which (i) US$ 1.125 billion were be provided by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. or certain entities related to it; and (ii) US$ 175 million were be provided by Knighthead, Jefferies and / or other entities that are part of the syndicate of creditors organized by Jefferies;

 

2) A Tranche B for an amount up to US $750 million that will be contributed by a group of financiers including Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. and other certain funds advised by them; and

 

3) A Tranche C for a capital amount of up to US$ 1.15 billion, of which (i) US$ 750 million was provided by a certain group of LATAM’s shareholders composed by Grupo Cueto, Grupo Eblen and Qatar Airways, or certain related entities; (ii) US$ 250 million was provided by Knighthead, Jefferies and / or other entities that are part of the syndicate of creditors organized by Jefferies; and (iii) US$ 150 million which was committed by certain additional shareholder investors through a public investment fund managed by Toesca S.A., through a “joinder” or supplement to the “DIP Agreement” subscripted on November 6, 2020.

 

In consideration of the extension of the health and mobility restrictions imposed by the authorities in the countries where the group operates, as well as the analysis of the company’s liquidity projection, beginning on October 8, 2020, LATAM has made four withdrawals under the DIP Credit Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the “DIP Agreement”, Debtors must maintain consolidated liquidity of at least US $ 400 million, considering the undrawn line of the DIP, and meet certain milestones with respect to the chapter 11 process.

 

The amounts by Tranche are summarized in the table below:

 

   As of March 31, 2022   As of December 31, 2021 
Tranche  Committed amount   Withdrew amount   Available amount   Committed amount   Withdrew amount   Available amount 
   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$ 
   Unaudited             
Tranche A   1,300    914    386    1,300    876    424 
Tranche B   750    527    223    750    300    450 
Tranche C   1,150    809    341    1,150    774    376 
                               
Total   3,200    2,250    950    3,200    1,950    1,250 

 

On April 8, 2022, a consolidated and modified text (the “Reconsolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement”) of the Existing DIP Credit Agreement was signed, which modifies and recasts said agreement and repays the pending payment obligations under it. (that is, under its Tranches A, B and C). The total amount of the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement is US$3.7 billion. The Revised and Amended DIP Credit Agreement (i) includes certain reductions in fees and interest compared to the Existing DIP Credit Agreement; and (ii) contemplates an expiration date in accordance with the calendar that LATAM foresees to emerge from the Chapter 11 Procedure. Regarding the latter, the scheduled expiration date of the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement is August 8, 2022, subject to possible extensions that, in certain cases, can even reach November 30, 2022.

 

In addition, on April 8, 2022, the initial disbursement took place under the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement for the amount of US$ 2,750 million.

 

On April 28, 2022, an amendment to the contract was signed to extend the Scheduled Maturity Date from August 8, 2022 to October 14, 2022.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2 Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                    
           Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
    Creditor    90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                 
Loans to exporters                                            
                                                 
97.018.000-1  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   115,350         -        -        -        -    115,350    114,000   At Expiration   2.96    2.96 
97.030.000-7  ITAU  Chile  US$   20,140    -    -    -    -    20,140    20,000   At Expiration   4.20    4.20 
0-E  HSBC  England  US$   12,123    -    -    -    -    12,123    12,000   At Expiration   4.15    4.15 
                                                          
Bank loans                                                   
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   11,086    -    -    -    -    11,086    11,086   Quarterly   3.35    3.35 
0-E  SANTANDER  Spain  US$   767    2,220    106,555    -    -    109,542    106,427   Quarterly   2.80    2.80 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  UF   66,846    -    -    -    -    66,846    66,846   At Expiration   3.10    3.10 
                                                          
Obligations with the public                                                      
97.030.000-7  BANCO ESTADO  Chile  UF   188,395    17,256    34,513    34,513    396,755    671,432    551,679   At Expiration   4.81    4.81 
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   24,063    104,125    860,125    856,000    -    1,844,313    1,500,000   At Expiration   7.16    6.94 
                                                          
Guaranteed obligations                                                      
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   18,477    23,211    48,478    46,649    93,876    230,691    195,469   Quarterly   1.48    1.48 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   32,544    20,789    42,603    40,876    51,912    188,724    165,587   Quarterly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   933    4,990    29,851    36,337    89,263    161,374    144,358   Quarterly / Monthly   3.17    1.60 
                                                          
Other guaranteed obligation                                                      
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   278,119    -    -    -    -    278,119    273,199   At Expiration   1.91    1.91 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   9,793    50,597    102,161    -    -    162,551    147,756   Quarterly   2.50    2.50 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   600,000    -    16,747    -    -    616,747    600,000   At Expiration   3.50    3.50 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   1,979,318    -    -    -    -    1,979,318    1,940,540   At Expiration   22.58    12.42 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   288    1,176    4,405    10,546    54,644    71,059    62,890   Quarterly   1.84    1.84 
                                                          
Financial lease                                                      
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   695    692    -    -    -    1,387    1,370   Quarterly   3.68    3.23 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   19,414    42,973    3,335    -    -    65,722    64,885   Quarterly   1.71    1.12 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   6,631    27,228    15,173    -    -    49,032    47,701   Quarterly   1.93    1.34 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   5,886    39,907    69,392    65,052    130,762    310,999    256,128   Quarterly   2.09    2.09 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   18,140    72,336    122,112    -    -    212,588    203,066   Quarterly   4.04    2.84 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   827    6,522    9,537    -    -    16,886    16,063   Quarterly   1.88    1.88 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   2,724    12,437    98,291    241,821    243,042    598,315    533,127   Quarterly   2.88    2.03 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   -    9,360    18,720    18,720    35,783    82,583    59,893   Mensual   7.73    7.73 
                                                          
Others loans                                                      
0-E  OTHERS (**)     US$   56,844    -    -    -    -    56,844    56,844   At Expiration   -    - 
                                                          
   TOTAL         3,469,403    435,819    1,581,998    1,350,514    1,096,037    7,933,771    7,150,914              

 

(*)Note that the liabilities reflect their contractual obligations in force at March 31, 2022
(**)Obligation with creditors for executed letters of credit.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                 
Bank loans                                                
                                                 
0-E  NCM  Netherlands  US$   990        -        -        -        -    990    943   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
0-E  MERRIL LYNCH
CREDIT PRODUCTS LLC
  U.S.A.  BRL   306,828    -    -    -    -    306,828    306,828   Monthly   3.95    3.95 
Financial leases                                                      
                                                          
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   53    2,235    4,080    11,076    -    17,444    16,893   Quarterly   2.74    2.74 
0-E  GA TELESIS LLC  U.S.A.  US$   695    2,546    5,003    4,766    5,946    18,956    10,678   Monthly   14.72    14.72 
                                                          
Others Loans                                                      
                                                          
0-E  Deustche Bank (**)  Brazil  US$   19,331    -    -    -    -    19,331    19,331   At Expiration   -    - 
                                                          
   TOTAL         327,897    4,781    9,083    15,842    5,946    363,549    354,673              

 

(*)Note that the liabilities reflect their contractual obligations in force at March 31, 2022
(**)Obligation with creditors for executed letters of credit

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                         
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than               Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
                                                  
Lease Liability                                              
-  AIRCRAFT  OTHERS  US$   6,319    894,393    732,806    765,877    1,095,545    3,494,940    2,921,015        -        -         - 
-  OTHER ASSETS  OTHERS  US$   6,809    18,557    32,762    19,234    10,899    88,261    87,977    -    -    - 
         UF   640    768    256    79    291    2,034    1,823    -    -    - 
         COP   2    5    31    -    -    38    38    -    -    - 
         EUR   153    132    148    -    -    433    429    -    -    - 
         PEN   5    8    92    -    -    105    99    -    -    - 
                                                            
Trade and other accounts payables                                                     
-  OTHERS  OTHERS  US$   1,027,483    85,776    -    -    -    1,113,259    -    -    -    - 
         CLP   275,520    51,841    -    -    -    327,361    -    -    -    - 
         BRL   342,240    146    -    -    -    342,386    -    -    -    - 
         Other currency   374,028    5,073    -    -    -    379,101    -    -    -    - 
Accounts payable to related parties currents (*)                                                 
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Argentina  US$   -    5    -    -    -    5    5    -    -    - 
Foreign  Delta Airlines  U.S.A  US$   -    1,080    -    -    -    1,080    1,080    -    -    - 
Foreign  Patagonia Seafarms INC  U.S.A  CLP   -    7    -    -    -    7    7    -    -    - 
81.062.300-4  Costa Verde Aeronautica S.A.  Chile  CLP   -    193,178    -    -    -    193,178    193,178    -    -    - 
Foreign  QA Investments Ltd  Jersey Channel Islands  US$   -    241,472    -    -    -    241,472    241,472    -    -    - 
Foreign  QA Investments 2 Ltd  Jersey Channel Islands  US$   -    241,472    -    -    -    241,472    241,472    -    -    - 
Foreign  Lozuy S.A.  Uruguay  US$   -    48,294    -    -    -    48,294    48,294    -    -    - 
                                                            
   Total         2,033,199    1,782,207    766,095    785,190    1,106,735    6,473,426    3,736,889                
                                                            
   Total consolidated         5,830,499    2,222,807    2,357,176    2,151,546    2,208,718    14,770,746    11,242,476                

  

(*)Trade and other accounts payables include claims resulting from Chapter 11 negotiation and are subject to settlement in accordance with the Reorganization plan.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2021

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2 Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
           Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
    Creditor    90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                 
Loans to exporters                                             
97.018.000-1  CITIBANK  Chile  US$   115,350        -          -         -         -    115,350    114,000   At Expiration   2.96    2.96 
97.030.000-7  ITAU  Chile  US$   20,140    -    -    -    -    20,140    20,000   At Expiration   4.20    4.20 
0-E  HSBC  Chile  US$   12,123    -    -    -    -    12,123    12,000   At Expiration   4.15    4.15 
                                                          
Bank loans                                                      
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   10,236    -    -    -    -    10,236    10,106   Quarterly   3.35    3.35 
0-E  SANTANDER  Spain  US$   751    2,604    106,939    -    -    110,294    106,427   Quarterly   2.80    2.80 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  UF   60,935    -    -    -    -    60,935    60,935   At Expiration   3.10    3.10 
                                                          
Obligations with the public                                                      
97.030.000-7  BANCO ESTADO  Chile  UF   36,171    179,601    31,461    31,461    369,537    648,231    502,897   At Expiration   4.81    4.81 
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   184,188    104,125    884,188    856,000    -    2,028,501    1,500,000   At Expiration   7.16    6.94 
                                                          
Guaranteed obligations                                                      
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   17,182    19,425    40,087    41,862    95,475    214,031    198,475   Quarterly   1.48    1.48 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   29,652    17,921    36,660    37,829    55,297    177,359    166,712   Quarterly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   933    4,990    29,851    36,337    89,263    161,374    144,358   Quarterly / Monthly   3.17    1.60 
                                                          
Other guaranteed obligation                                                      
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   273,199    -    -    -    -    273,199    273,199   At Expiration   1.82    1.82 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   8,150    46,746    94,062    14,757    -    163,715    156,933   Quarterly   1.72    1.72 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   613,419    -    -    -    -    613,419    600,000   At Expiration   2.00    2.00 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   -    1,858,051    -    -    -    1,858,051    1,644,876   At Expiration   22.71    12.97 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   271    1,173    3,375    10,546    55,957    71,322    62,890   Quarterly   1.84    1.84 
                                                          
Financial lease                                                      
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   699    1,387    -    -    -    2,086    2,052   Quarterly   3.68    3.23 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   19,268    59,522    5,721    -    -    84,511    83,985   Quarterly   1.37    0.79 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   7,351    26,519    21,685    -    -    55,555    54,918   Quarterly   1.56    0.96 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   5,929    34,328    59,574    59,930    130,131    289,892    261,458   Quarterly   2.09    2.09 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   18,158    72,424    133,592    6,573    -    230,747    219,667   Quarterly   4.03    2.84 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   853    5,763    10,913    -    -    17,529    16,851   Quarterly   1.88    1.88 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   2,758    11,040    61,167    249,466    269,087    593,518    533,127   Quarterly   2.88    2.03 
                                                          
Others loans                                                      
0-E  OTHERS (**)     US$   55,819    -    -    -    -    55,819    55,819   At Expiration   -    - 
                                                          
   TOTAL         1,493,535    2,445,619    1,519,275    1,344,761    1,064,747    7,867,937    6,801,685              

 

(*)Note that the liabilities reflect their contractual obligations in force at December 31, 2021
(**)Obligation with creditors for executed letters of credit.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2021

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                 
Bank loans                                             
                                                 
0-E  NCM  Netherlands  US$   990        -        -        -        -    990    943   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
0-E  MERRIL LYNCH
CREDIT PRODUCTS LLC
  U.S.A.  BRL   185,833    -    -    -    -    185,833    185,833   Monthly   3.95    3.95 
0-E  BANCO BRADESCO  Brazil  BRL   74,661    -    -    -    -    74,661    74,661   Monthly   4.33    4.33 
                                                          
Financial leases                                                      
                                                          
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   486    2,235    4,080    11,076    -    17,877    17,326   Quarterly   2.74    2.74 
0-E  GA TELESIS LLC  U.S.A.  US$   762    2,706    4,675    4,646    5,077    17,866    10,999   Monthly   14.72    14.72 
                                                          
Others Loans                                                      
                                                          
0-E  Deustche Bank (**)  Brazil  US$   20,689    -    -    -    -    20,689    20,689   At Expiration   -    - 
                                                          
   TOTAL         283,421    4,941    8,755    15,722    5,077    317,916    310,451              

 

(*)Note that the liabilities reflect their contractual obligations in force at December 31, 2021
(**)Obligation with creditors for executed letters of credit

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2021

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                         
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than               Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
                                                  
Lease Liability                                              
-  AIRCRAFT  OTHERS  US$   694,568    469,568    767,629    811,843    778,613    3,522,221    2,883,657            -        -         - 
-  OTHER ASSETS  OTHERS  US$   9,859    11,820    22,433    23,365    8,651    76,128    73,615    -    -    - 
         UF   1,759    982    245    76    231    3,293    2,621    -    -    - 
         COP   2    7    35    -    -    44    42    -    -    - 
         EUR   198    112    293    -    -    603    599    -    -    - 
         PEN   4    7    97    -    -    108    103    -    -    - 
                                                            
Trade and other accounts payables                                                    
-  OTHERS  OTHERS  US$   665,645    165,085    -    -    -    830,730    830,730    -    -    - 
         CLP   214,224    4,912    -    -    -    219,136    219,136    -    -    - 
         BRL   365,486    5,258    -    -    -    370,744    370,744    -    -    - 
         Other currency   542,304    3,719    -    -    -    546,023    546,023    -    -    - 
Accounts payable to related parties currents (*)                                                  
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Argentina  US$   -    5    -    -    -    5    5    -    -    - 
Foreign  Delta Airlines  U.S.A  US$   -    2,268    -    -    -    2,268    2,268    -    -    - 
Foreign  Patagonia Seafarms INC  U.S.A  CLP   -    7    -    -    -    7    7    -    -    - 
81.062.300-4       Costa Verde Aeronautica S.A.  Chile  CLP   -    175,819    -    -    -    175,819    175,819    -    -    - 
Foreign  QA Investments Ltd  Jersey Channel Islands  US$   -    219,774    -    -    -    219,774    219,774    -    -    - 
Foreign  QA Investments 2 Ltd  Jersey Channel Islands  US$   -    219,774    -    -    -    219,774    219,774    -    -    - 
Foreign  Lozuy S.A.  Uruguay  US$   -    43,955    -    -    -    43,955    43,955    -    -    - 
                                                            
   Total         2,494,049    1,323,072    790,732    835,284    787,495    6,230,632    5,588,872                
                                                            
   Total consolidated         4,271,005    3,773,632    2,318,762    2,195,767    1,857,319    14,416,485    12,701,008                

 

(*)Trade and other accounts payables include claims resulting from Chapter 11 negotiation and are subject to settlement in accordance with the Reorganization plan.

 

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The Company has fuel, interest rate and exchange rate hedging strategies involving derivatives contracts with different financial institutions.

 

At the end of 2021, the Company had delivered US$ 3 million in guarantees for derivative margins corresponding to cash and standby letters of credit. As of March 31, 2022, the Company maintains guarantees for US$ 5.5 million corresponding to derivative transactions. The increase was due to: i) greater subscription of hedging contracts than their maturity and ii) changes in fuel prices, exchange rates and interest rates.

 

3.2. Capital risk management

 

The objectives of the Company, in relation to capital management are: (i) to meet the minimum equity requirements and (ii) to maintain an optimal capital structure.

 

The Company monitors contractual obligations and regulatory requirements in the different countries where the group’s companies are domiciled to ensure faithful compliance with the minimum equity requirement, the most restrictive limit of which is to maintain positive liquid equity.

 

Additionally, the Company periodically monitors the short and long term cash flow projections to ensure that it has sufficient cash generation alternatives to meet future investment and financing commitments.

 

The international credit rating of the Company is the result of the ability to meet long-term financial commitments. As of March 31, 2022, and as a consequence of the expected decline in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Company’s filing for voluntary protection under the U.S. Chapter 11 reorganization statute, Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s y Fitch Ratings withdrew their credit ratings for LATAM

 

3.3. Estimates of fair value.

 

At March 31, 2022, the Company maintained financial instruments that should be recorded at fair value. These are grouped into two categories:

 

1.Derivative financial instruments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

-Interest rate derivative contracts,

 

-Fuel derivative contracts,

 

-Currency derivative contracts.

 

2.Financial Investments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

-Investments in short-term Mutual Funds (cash equivalent)

 

-Private investment funds.

 

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The Company has classified the fair value measurement using a hierarchy that reflects the level of information used in the assessment. This hierarchy consists of 3 levels (I) fair value based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, (II) fair value calculated through valuation methods based on inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) and (III) fair value based on inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

 

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets, such as investments acquired for trading, is based on quoted market prices at the close of the period using the current price of the buyer. The fair value of financial assets not traded in active markets (derivative contracts) is determined using valuation techniques that maximize use of available market information. Valuation techniques generally used by the Company are quoted market prices of similar instruments and / or estimating the present value of future cash flows using forward price curves of the market at period end.

 

The following table shows the classification of financial instruments at fair value, depending on the level of information used in the assessment:

 

   As of March 31, 2022   As of December 31, 2021 
       Fair value measurements using values       Fair value measurements using values 
       considered as       considered as 
   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited                 
Assets                                
Cash and cash equivalents   29,242    29,242    -          -    26,025    26,025        -          - 
Short-term mutual funds   29,242    29,242    -    -    26,025    26,025    -    - 
                                         
Other financial assets, current   29,744    390    29,354    -    26,467    1,637    24,830    - 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   18,476    -    18,476    -    17,641    -    17,641    - 
Private investment funds   390    390    -    -    347    347    -    - 
Certificate of Deposit (CBD)   10,878    -    10,878    -    7,189    -    7,189    - 
Domestic and foreign bonds   -    -    -    -    1,290    1,290    -    - 
                                         
Other financial assets, not current   2,747    494    2,253    -    -    -    -    - 
Certificate of Deposit (CBD)   2,253    -    2,253    -    -    -    -    - 
Other investments   494    494    -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Liabilities                                        
                                         
Other financial liabilities, current   7,047    -    7,047    -    5,671    -    5,671    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   2,734    -    2,734    -    2,734    -    2,734    - 
Currency derivative not registered as hedge accounting   4,313    -    4,313    -    2,937    -    2,937    - 

 

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Additionally, at March 31, 2022, the Company has financial instruments which are not recorded at fair value. In order to meet the disclosure requirements of fair values, the Company has valued these instruments as shown in the table below:

 

   As of March 31, 2022   As of December 31, 2021 
   Book   Fair   Book   Fair 
   value   value   value   value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited         
Cash and cash equivalents   1,149,666    1,149,666    1,020,810    1,020,810 
Cash on hand   2,193    2,193    2,120    2,120 
Bank balance   675,148    675,148    558,078    558,078 
Overnight   387,441    387,441    386,034    386,034 
Time deposits   84,884    84,884    74,578    74,578 
Other financial assets, current   88,379    88,379    74,671    74,671 
Other financial assets   88,379    88,379    74,671    74,671 
Trade debtors, other accounts receivable and Current accounts receivable   1,020,882    1,020,882    902,672    902,672 
Accounts receivable from entities related, current   1,666    1,666    724    724 
Other financial assets, not current   14,491    14,491    15,622    15,622 
Accounts receivable, non-current   12,291    12,291    12,201    12,201 
                     
Other current financial liabilities   4,919,425    4,619,421    4,447,780    4,339,370 
Accounts payable for trade and other accounts payable, current   5,213,745    5,213,745    4,860,153    4,860,153 
Accounts payable to entities related, current   725,508    725,508    661,602    662,345 
Other financial liabilities, not current   6,068,693    5,686,422    5,948,702    5,467,594 
Accounts payable, not current   373,228    373,228    472,426    472,426 

 

The book values of accounts receivable and payable are assumed to approximate their fair values, due to their short-term nature. In the case of cash on hand, bank balances, overnight, time deposits and accounts payable, non-current, fair value approximates their carrying values.

 

The fair value of other financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate for similar financial instruments (Level II). In the case of Other financial assets, the valuation was performed according to market prices at period end. The book value of Other financial liabilities, current or non-current, do not include lease liabilities.

 

The amounts included in the fair value do not include any adjustment that may result from the resolution of the chapter 11 process.

 

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NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

 

The Company has used estimates to value and record some of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and commitments. Basically, these estimates refer to:

 

(a)Evaluation of possible losses due to impairment of intangible assets with indefinite useful life

 

Management conducts an impairment test annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the cash generating unit (CGU) exceeds its recoverable amount.

 

Management’s value-in-use calculations included significant judgments and assumptions relating to revenue growth rates, exchange rate, discount rate, inflation rates, fuel price. The estimation of these assumptions requires significant judgment by the management, as these variables feature inherent uncertainty; however, the assumptions used are consistent with Company’s forecasts approved by management. Therefore, management evaluates and updates the estimates as necessary, in light of conditions that affect these variables. The main assumptions used as well as the corresponding sensitivity analyses are showed in Note 15.

 

(b)Useful life, residual value, and impairment of property, plant, and equipment

 

The depreciation of assets is calculated based on the linear model, except for certain technical components depreciated on cycles and hours flown. These useful lives are reviewed on an annual basis according with the Company’s future economic benefits associated with them.

 

Changes in circumstances such as: technological advances, business model, planned use of assets or capital strategy may render the useful life different to the lifespan estimated. When it is determined that the useful life of property, plant, and equipment must be reduced, as may occur in line with changes in planned usage of assets, the difference between the net book value and estimated recoverable value is depreciated, in accordance with the revised remaining useful life.

 

The residual values are estimated according to the market value that said assets will have at the end of their life. The residual value and useful life of the assets are reviewed, and adjusted if necessary, once a year. When the value of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, its value is immediately reduced to its recoverable amount.

 

The Company has concluded that the Properties, Plant and Equipment cannot generate cash inflows to a large extent independent of other assets, therefore the impairment assessment is made as an integral part of the only Cash Generating Unit maintained by the Company, Air Transport. The Company checks when there are signs of impairment, whether the assets have suffered any impairment losses at the Cash Generated Unit level.

 

(c)Recoverability of deferred tax assets

 

Management records deferred taxes on the temporary differences that arise between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets on tax losses are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future tax benefits will be available to offset temporary differences.

 

The Company applies significant judgment in evaluating the recoverability of deferred tax assets. In determining the amounts of the deferred tax asset to be accounted for, management considers tax planning strategies historical profitability, projected future taxable income (considering assumptions such as: growth rate, exchange rate, discount rate, fuel price online with those used in the impairment analysis of the group’s cash-generating unit) and the expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences.

 

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(d)Air tickets sold that will not be finally used.

 

The Company records the sale of airline tickets as deferred income. Ordinary revenue from the sale of tickets is recognized in the income statement when the passenger transport service is provided or expires due to non-use. The Company evaluates monthly the probability of expiration of the air tickets, with return clauses, based on the history of use of the air tickets. A change in this probability could have an impact on revenue in the year in which the change occurs and in future years.

 

As of March 31, 2022, deferred income associated with air tickets sold amounts to ThUS$1,227,375 (ThUS$1,126,371 as of December 31, 2021).

 

(e)Valuation of miles and points awarded to holders of loyalty programs, pending use.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the deferred income associated with the LATAM Pass loyalty program amounts to ThUS$1,228,422 (ThUS$1,285,732 as of December 31, 2021). A hypothetical change of one percentage point in the exchange probability would translate into a cumulative impact of ThUS$27,622 in the results of 2022 (ThUS$27,151 in 2021). Deferred income associated with the LATAM Pass Brasil loyalty program (See Note 21) amounts to ThUS$207,973 as of March 31, 2022 (ThUS$192,381 as of December 31, 2021). A hypothetical change of two percentage points in the probability of exchange would translate into a cumulative impact of ThUS$6,727 in the results of 2022 (ThUS$5,100 in 2021).

 

Management used statistical models to estimate the miles and point awarded that will not be redeemed, by the programs members (breakage) which involved significant judgments and assumptions relating the historical redemption and expiration activity and forecasted redemption

and expiration patterns.

 

The management in conjunction with an external specialist develop a predictive model of non-use miles or points, which allows to generate non-use rates on the basis of historical information, based on behavior of the accumulation, use and expiration of the miles or points.

 

(f)Provisions needs, and their valuation when required

 

In the case of known contingencies, the Company records a provision when it has a present obligation, whether legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation amount can be made. The assessment of contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment and estimates of the outcome of future events, the likelihood of loss being incurred and when determining whether a reliable estimate of the loss can be made. The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies based upon the best information available, uses the knowledge, experience and professional judgment to the specific characteristics of the known risks. This process facilitates the early assessment and quantification of potential risks in individual cases or in the development of contingent matters. If we are unable to reliably estimate the obligation or conclude no loss is probable but it is reasonably possible that a loss may be incurred, no provision is recorded but the contingency is disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Company recognized as the present obligation under an onerous contract as a provision when a contract under which the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received under it.

 

(g)Leases

 

(i)Discount rate

 

The discount rate used to calculate the lease debt corresponds, for each aircraft, to the implicit interest rate calculated by the contractual elements and residual market values. The implicit rate of the contract is the discount rate that gives the aggregate present value of the minimum lease payments and the unguaranteed residual value.

 

For assets other than aircraft, the estimated lessee’s incremental borrowing rate, derived from information available at the lease commencement date, was used to determine the present value of the lease payments. We consider our recent debt issuances as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics when calculating our incremental borrowing rates.

 

A decrease of one percentage point in our estimate of the rates used in the determination of the lease liabilities of the new and the modifications of fleet contracts registered as of March 31, 2022 would increase the lease liability by approximately US$92 million.

 

(ii)Lease term

 

In determining the term of the lease, all the facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option are considered. Extension options (or periods after termination options) are only included in the term of the lease if you are reasonably certain that the lease will be extended (or not terminated). This is reviewed if a significant event or significant change in circumstances occurs that affects this assessment and is within the control of the lessee.

 

These estimates were made based on the best information available relating to the matters analyzed.

 

In any case, it is possible that events that may take place in the future could lead to their modification in future reporting periods, which would be made in a prospective manner.

 

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NOTE 5 - SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company considers that it has a single operating segment, Air Transport. This segment corresponds to the route network for air transport and is based on the way in which the business is managed, according to the centralized nature of its operations, the ability to open and close routes, as well as reassignment (airplanes, crew, personnel, etc.) within the network, which implies a functional interrelation between all of them, making them inseparable. This segment definition is one of the most common in the worldwide airline industry.

 

The Company’s revenues by geographic area are as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   At March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Peru   183,038    68,374 
Argentina   41,881    15,701 
U.S.A.   239,747    120,326 
Europe   195,525    54,050 
Colombia   127,711    69,228 
Brazil   639,649    254,430 
Ecuador   55,725    36,201 
Chile   359,959    156,482 
Asia Pacific and rest of Latin America   73,702    67,408 
Income from ordinary activities   1,916,937    842,200 
Other operating income   42,094    70,964 

 

The Company allocates revenues by geographic area based on the point of sale of the passenger ticket or cargo. Assets are composed primarily of aircraft and aeronautical equipment, which are used throughout the different countries, so it is not possible to assign a geographic area.

 

The Company has no customers that individually represent more than 10% of sales.

 

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NOTE 6 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Cash on hand   2,193    2,120 
Bank balances   675,148    558,078 
Overnight   387,441    386,034 
Total Cash   1,064,782    946,232 
           
Cash equivalents          
Time deposits   84,884    74,578 
Mutual funds   29,242    26,025 
Total cash equivalents   114,126    100,603 
Total cash and cash equivalents   1,178,908    1,046,835 

 

Balance include Cash and Cash equivalent from the Group’s Companies that file for Chapter 11. Due to a motion approved by the US bankruptcy court these balance can only be used on normal course of business activities and invested in specific banks also approved on the motion.

 

Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

 

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Currency  Unaudited     
         
Argentine peso   7,086    7,148 
Brazilian real   94,669    89,083 
Chilean peso   12,461    9,800 
Colombian peso   23,413    13,535 
Euro   12,112    7,099 
US Dollar   996,808    886,627 
Other currencies   32,359    33,543 
Total   1,178,908    1,046,835 

 

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NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Financial instruments by category

 

As of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Assets  Measured at   At fair value         
   amortized   with changes   Hedge     
   cost   in results   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,149,666    29,242    -    1,178,908 
Other financial assets, current (*)   99,257    390    18,476    118,123 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,020,882    -    -    1,020,882 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   1,666    -    -    1,666 
Other financial assets, non current   17,238    -    -    17,238 
Accounts receivable, non current   12,291    -    -    12,291 
Total   2,301,000    29,632    18,476    2,349,108 

 

Liabilities  Measured at   At fair value
with
         
   amortized    changes   Hedge     
   cost   in results   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other financial liabilities, current   4,919,425    4,313    2,734    4,926,472 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   5,213,745    -    -    5,213,745 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   725,508    -    -    725,508 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   6,068,693    -    -    6,068,693 
Accounts payable, non-current   373,228    -    -    373,228 
Total   17,300,599    4,313    2,734    17,307,646 

 

(*)The value presented as fair value with changes in the result, corresponds mainly to private investment funds; and as measured at amortized cost correspond to guarantees delivered.

 

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As of December 31, 2021

 

  Measured at   At fair value         
   amortized   with changes   Hedge     
Assets  cost   in results   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,020,810    26,025    -    1,046,835 
Other financial assets, current (*)   83,150    347    17,641    101,138 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   902,672    -    -    902,672 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   724    -    -    724 
Other financial assets, non current   15,622    -    -    15,622 
Accounts receivable, non current   12,201    -    -    12,201 
Total   2,035,179    26,372    17,641    2,079,192 

 

  Measured at   At fair value
with 
         
   amortized   changes   Hedge     
Liabilities  cost   in results   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other financial liabilities, current   4,447,780    2,937    2,734    4,453,451 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   4,860,153    -    -    4,860,153 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   661,602    -    -    661,602 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   5,948,702    -    -    5,948,702 
Accounts payable, non-current   472,426    -    -    472,426 
Total   16,390,663    2,937    2,734    16,396,334 

 

(*)The value presented as initial designation as fair value through profit and loss, corresponds mainly to private investment funds; and as measured at amortized cost they correspond to the guarantees granted.

 

NOTE 8 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CURRENT, AND NON- CURRENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Trade accounts receivable   929,568    785,952 
Other accounts receivable   184,506    209,925 
Total trade and other accounts receivable   1,114,074    995,877 
Less: Expected credit loss   (80,901)   (81,004)
Total net trade and  accounts receivable   1,033,173    914,873 
Less: non-current portion – accounts receivable   (12,291)   (12,201)
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   1,020,882    902,672 

 

The fair value of trade and other accounts receivable does not differ significantly from the book value.

 

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To determine the expected credit losses, the Company groups accounts receivable for passenger and cargo transportation; depending on the characteristics of shared credit risk and maturity.

 

   As of March 31, 2022   As December 31, 2021 
   Expected   Gross book   Impairment loss   Expected   Gross book   Impairment loss 
Portfolio maturity  loss rate (1)   value (2)   Provision   loss rate (1)   value (2)   Provision 
   %   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited             
Up to date   1%   742,164    (8,490)   1%   591,210    (8,806)
From 1 to 90 days   7%   109,106    (7,697)   10%   116,613    (11,840)
From 91 to 180 days   38%   11,401    (4,346)   31%   11,376    (3,567)
From 181 to 360 days   79%   4,303    (3,413)   72%   3,863    (2,766)
more of 360 days   91%   62,594    (56,955)   86%   62,890    (54,025)
Total        929,568    (80,901)        785,952    (81,004)

 

(1)Corresponds to the consolidated expected rate of accounts receivable.

(2)The gross book value represents the maximum credit risk value of trade accounts receivables.

 

Currency balances composition of the Trade and other accounts receivable and non-current accounts receivable are as follow:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
Currency  2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine Peso   12,707    7,282 
Brazilian Real   496,479    361,745 
Chilean Peso   34,289    53,488 
Colombian Peso   9,178    5,658 
Euro   11,801    24,143 
US Dollar   437,392    441,079 
Korean Won   1,207    844 
Mexican Peso   3,022    2,428 
Australian Dollar   1,370    62 
Pound Sterling   9,578    12,728 
Uruguayan Peso  (New)   1,762    860 
Swiss Franc   1,144    360 
Japanese Yen   373    106 
Swedish crown   2,918    488 
Other Currencies   9,953    3,603 
Total   1,033,173    914,873 

 

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The movements of the provision for impairment losses of the Trade Debtors and other accounts receivable are as follows:

 

   Opening       (Increase)   Closing 
Periods  balance   Write-offs   Decrease   balance 
  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 
From January 1 to March  31, 2021 (Unaudited)   (122,193)   13,186    (2,034)   (111,041)
From April 1 to December  31, 2021 (Unaudited)   (111,041)   13,249    16,788    (81,004)
From January 1 to March  31, 2022 (Unaudited)   (81,004)   1,820    (1,717)   (80,901)

 

Once pre-judicial and judicial collection efforts are exhausted, the assets are written off against the allowance. The Company only uses the allowance method rather than direct write-off, to ensure control.

 

The historical and current renegotiations are not very relevant, and the policy is to analyze case by case to classify them according to the existence of risk, determining if their reclassification corresponds to pre-judicial collection accounts.

 

The maximum credit-risk exposure at the date of presentation of the information is the fair value of each one of the categories of accounts receivable indicated above.

 

   As of March 31, 2022   As of December 31, 2021 
   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net 
   according to   impaired   of risk   according to   Impaired   of risk 
   balance   exposure   concentrations   balance   exposure   concentrations 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade accounts receivable   929,568    (80,901)   848,667    785,952    (81,004)   704,948 
Other accounts receivable   184,506    -    184,506    209,925    -    209,925 

 

There are no relevant guarantees covering credit risk and these are valued when they are settled; no materially significant direct guarantees exist. Existing guarantees, if appropriate, are made through IATA.

 

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NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM/PAYABLE TO RELATED ENTITIES

 

(a)Accounts Receivable

 

               As of   As of 
         Country     March 31,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  of origin  Currency  2022   2021 
               ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited     
Foreign  Qatar Airways       Indirect shareholder  Qatar  US$   1,657    703 
                       
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.   Common shareholder  Brazil  BRL   -    2 
                       
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder  Chile  CLP   4    6 
                       
76.335.600-0  Parque de Chile S.A.  Related director  Chile  CLP   2    2 
                       
96.989.370-3  Rio Dulce S.A.  Related director  Chile  CLP   1    4 
                       
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CPA.               Related director  Chile  CLP   2    7 
   Total current assets            1,666    724 

 

(b)Current accounts payable

 

               Current liabilities 
               As of   As of 
         Country     March 31,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  of origin  Currency  2022   2021 
               ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited     
Foreign  Delta Airlines, Inc.  Shareholder  U.S.A.  US$   1,080    2,268 
                       
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica  Argentina S.A.  Related director  Argentina  US$   5    5 
                       
Foreign  Patagonia Seafarms INC  Related director  U.S.A.  US$   7    7 
                       
81.062.300-4 

Costa Verde Aeronautica

S.A. (*)

  Shareholder  Chile  US$   193,178    175,819 
                       
Foreign  QA Investments Ltd (*)  Common shareholder  Jersey Channel  US$   241,472    219,774 
                   
Foreign  QA Investments 2 Ltd (*)  Common shareholder  Jersey Channel  US$   241,472    219,774 
                   
Foreign  Lozuy S.A. (*)  Common shareholder  Uruguay  US$   48,294    43,955 
   Total current and non current liabilities             725,508    661,602 

 

(*)Corresponds to drewdawns of Tranche C of the DIP loan (See Note 3.1c)

 

Transactions between related parties have been carried out on arm’s length conditions between interested and duly-informed parties. The transaction terms for the Liabilities of the period 2022 correspond from 30 days to 1 year of maturity, and the nature of the settlement of transactions are monetary.

 

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NOTE 10 - INVENTORIES

 

The composition of Inventories is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Technical stock*   301,434    250,327 
Non-technical stock**   36,812    37,010 
Total   338,246    287,337 

 

(*)Correspond to spare parts and materials that will be used in own maintenance services as well as those of third parties.
(**)Consumption of services on board, uniforms and other indirect materials

 

These are valued at their average acquisition cost net of their obsolescence provision according to the following detail:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Provision for obsolescence Technical stock   73,868    64,455 
Provision for obsolescence Non-technical stock   6,933    5,785 
Total   80,801    70,240 

 

The resulting amounts do not exceed the respective net realization values.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company registered ThUS$ 2,345 (ThUS$ 1,857 as of March 31, 2021) in results, mainly related to on-board consumption and maintenance, which is part of the Cost of sales.

 

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NOTE 11 - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

(a)The composition of other financial assets is as follows:

 

   Current Assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
                         
(a)  Other financial assets                        
Private investment funds   390    347    -    -    390    347 
Deposits in guarantee (aircraft)   10,878    7,189    2,253    2,758    13,131    9,947 
Guarantees for margins of derivatives   5,974    5,451    -    -    5,974    5,451 
Other investments   -    -    494    493    494    493 
Domestic and foreign bonds   -    1,290    -    -    -    1,290 
Other guarantees given   82,405    69,220    14,491    12,371    96,896    81,591 
Subtotal of other financial assets   99,647    83,497    17,238    15,622    116,885    99,119 
(b)  Hedging derivate asset                              
Fair value of fuel price derivatives   18,476    17,641    -    -    18,476    17,641 
Subtotal of derivate assets   18,476    17,641    -    -    18,476    17,641 
Total Other Financial Assets   118,123    101,138    17,238    15,622    135,361    116,760 

 

The different derivative hedging contracts maintained by the Company at the end of each fiscal year are described in Note 18.

 

(b)The balances composition by currencies of the Other financial assets are as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
Type of currency  2022   2021 
   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
   Unaudited     
         
Argentine peso   15    16 
Brazilian real   16,381    9,775 
Chilean peso   5,165    4,502 
Colombian peso   691    1,727 
Euro   6,069    4,104 
U.S.A dollar   103,619    93,247 
Other currencies   3,421    3,389 
           
Total   135,361    116,760 

 

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NOTE 12 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of other non-financial assets is as follows:

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
                         
(a) Advance payments                        
Aircraft insurance and other   7,003    12,331    -    -    7,003    12,331 
Others   10,328    11,404    1,807    2,002    12,135    13,406 
Subtotal advance payments   17,331    23,735    1,807    2,002    19,138    25,737 
(b) Contract assets (1)                              
GDS costs   5,835    6,439    -    -    5,835    6,439 
Credit card commissions   12,275    10,550    -    -    12,275    10,550 
Travel agencies commissions   10,124    8,091    -    -    10,124    8,091 
Subtotal advance payments   28,234    25,080    -    -    28,234    25,080 
                               
(c) Other assets                              
Sales tax   86,900    57,634    35,579    33,212    122,479    90,846 
Other taxes   2,183    1,661    -    -    2,183    1,661 
Contributions to the International Aeronautical Telecommunications Society (“SITA”)   258    258    739    739    997    997 
Contributions to  Universal Air Travel Plan “UATP”   -    -    26    20    26    20 
Judicial deposits   -    -    108,542    89,459    108,542    89,459 
Subtotal other assets   89,341    59,553    144,886    123,430    234,227    182,983 
Total Other Non - Financial Assets   134,906    108,368    146,693    125,432    281,599    233,800 

 

(1) Movement of Contracts assets:

 

           Cummulative         
           translation         
   Initial balance   Activation   adjustment   Amortization   Final balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   15,476    14,141    (12,658)   (2,017)   14,942 
From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   14,942    53,506    5,978    (49,346)   25,080 
From January 1 to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   25,080    15,121    (8,453)   (3,514)   28,234 

 

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NOTE 13 - NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND DISPOSAL GROUP CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE

 

Non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, are detailed below:

 

   As of
March 31,
2022
   As of
December 31,
2021
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current assets        
         
Aircraft   119,345    99,694 
Engines and rotables   29,596    46,724 
Other assets   393    374 
Total   149,334    146,792 

 

The balances are presented at the lower of book value and fair value less cost to sell. The fair value of these assets was determined based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities. This is a level II measurement as per the fair value hierarchy set out in Note 3.3 (2). There were no transfers between levels for recurring fair value measurements during the year.

 

Assets reclassified from Property, plant and equipment to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale.

 

During 2020, eleven Boeing 767 aircraft were transferred from the Property, plant and equipment item, to the Non-current assets item or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale. During 2021, the sale of five aircraft were completed.

 

During the third quarter of the year 2021, associated with the fleet restructuring plan, they were transferred from the Property, plant and equipment component of spare parts and engines to the Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale. A loss was recognized for US$85 million at December 31, 2021 to adjust the assets to its fair value less the cost of sales, which were recognized in the income statement as part of the restructuring activities expenses.

 

During 2022, six A320 family aircraft were transferred from the Property, plant and equipment item, to the Non-current assets item or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale. A loss was recognized for US$25 million during the period ended March 31, 2022. Beginning from this quarter, the adjustments to fair value are recognized in the income statement as part of the other expenses, because the fleet restructuring associated with chapter 11 is complete.

 

The detail of the fleet classified as non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale is as follows:

 

Aircraft  As of
March 31,
2022
   As of
December 31,
2021
 
   Unaudited     
Boeing 767   6    6 
Airbus A320-200   6        - 
Total   12    6 

 

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NOTE 14 - INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

(a)Investments in subsidiaries

 

The Company has investments in companies recognized as investments in subsidiaries. All the companies defined as subsidiaries have been consolidated within the financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries. The consolidation also includes special-purpose entities.

 

Detail of significant subsidiaries:

 

         Ownership 
Name of significant subsidiary  Country of incorporation  Functional currency  As of
March 31, 2022
   As of December 31, 2021 
         %   % 
         Unaudited     
Latam Airlines Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   99.81000    99.81000 
Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.89395    99.89395 
Lan Argentina S.A. (*)  Argentina  ARS   100.00000    100.00000 
Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.  Ecuador  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  Colombia  COP   99.20120    99.20120 
TAM S.A.  Brazil  BRL   100.00000    100.00000 

 

(*)See Note 1

 

The consolidated subsidiaries do not have significant restrictions for transferring funds to the controlling entity in the normal course of operations, except for those imposed by Chapter 11, on dividend payments prior to the application for protection.

 

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Summary financial information of significant subsidiaries

 

   Statement of financial position as of March 31, 2022   Income for the period ended March 31, 2022 
Name of significant subsidiary  Total Assets   Current Assets   Non-current Assets   Total Liabilities   Current Liabilities   Non-current Liabilities   Revenue   Net Income/(loss) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Latam Airlines Perú S.A.   486,011    454,011    32,000    429,762    426,424    3,338    242,108    (8,436)
Lan Cargo S.A.   707,925    424,317    283,608    554,293    495,611    58,682    52,561    (30,408)
Lan Argentina S.A.   163,880    160,429    3,451    128,414    104,611    23,803    (39)   (81,207)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   462,956    171,748    291,208    323,778    273,165    50,613    14,097    (3,671)
Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.   110,851    107,291    3,560    95,952    79,453    16,499    21,830    (235)
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   98,297    94,678    3,619    129,604    116,860    12,744    84,431    (11,811)
TAM S.A. (*)   3,027,787    1,420,160    1,607,627    3,790,938    2,868,726    922,212    818,940    (38,268)

 

   Statement of financial position as of December 31, 2021   Income for the period ended
March 31, 2021
 
Name of significant subsidiary  Total Assets   Current Assets   Non-current Assets   Total Liabilities   Current Liabilities   Non-current Liabilities   Revenue   Net Income/(loss) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                           Unaudited 
Latam Airlines Perú S.A.   661,721    629,910    31,811    486,098    484,450    1,648    73,465    (42,399)
Lan Cargo S.A.   749,789    472,869    276,920    567,128    516,985    50,143    50,566    (5,325)
Lan Argentina S.A.   176,790    171,613    5,177    148,824    146,555    2,269    (2,452)   (61,434)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   546,216    264,690    281,526    347,714    278,319    69,395    42,486    (7,095)
Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.   108,086    104,534    3,552    99,538    87,437    12,101    11,114    (2,740)
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   76,770    73,446    3,324    77,471    68,433    9,038    37,844    (6,116)
TAM S.A. (*)   3,110,055    1,492,792    1,617,263    3,004,935    2,206,089    798,846    340,281    (196,164)

 

(*)Corresponds to consolidated information of TAM S.A. and subsidiaries

 

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(b)Non-controlling interest

 

Equity

 

   Tax No.  Country of origin  As of
March 31, 2022
   As of December 31, 2021   As of
March 31,
2022
   As of December 31, 2021 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited       Unaudited     
Latam Airlines Perú S.A  0-E  Peru   0.19000    0.19000    (7,467)   (13,035)
Lan Cargo S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    (31)   2,481 
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   0.87000    0.87000    (1)   - 
Americonsult S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Mexico   0.20000    0.20000    (6)   (6)
Americonsult Costa Rica S.A.  0-E  Costa Rica   0.20000    0.20000    2    2 
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   9.54000    9.54000    (1,010)   (422)
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.79880    0.79880    (257)   (145)
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    856    769 
Total                   (7,914)   (10,356)

 

Incomes

 

          For the period ended   For the period ended
March 31,
 
   Tax No.  Country of origin   March 31,
2022
   March 31, 2021   2022   2021 
          %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
          Unaudited      Unaudited     
Latam Airlines Perú S.A  0-E   Peru    0.19000    0.19000    (555)   (2,790)
Lan Cargo S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.383.000-4   Chile    0.10196    0.10196    (31)   (25)
Inversora Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E   Argentina    -    0.01630    (10)   (10)
Lan Argentina S.A.  0-E   Argentina    -    0.00344    (3)   (2)
Americonsult S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E   Mexico    0.20000    0.20000    (1)   - 
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombiana S.A.  0-E   Colombia    9.54000    9.54000    (588)   137 
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E   Colombia    0.79880    0.79880    (95)   (49)
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  0-E   Paraguay    5.02000    5.02000    91    (65)
Total                     (1,192)   (2,804)

 

(*)See Note 1 letter (b)

 

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NOTE 15 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL

 

The details of intangible assets are as follows:

 

   Classes of intangible assets (net)   Classes of intangible assets (gross) 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Airport slots   684,913    587,214    684,913    587,214 
Loyalty program   224,434    190,542    224,434    190,542 
Computer software   136,703    136,135    488,249    463,478 
Developing software   115,560    104,874    116,502    105,673 
Trademarks (1)   -    -    43,254    36,723 
Other assets   1,045    127    2,259    1,315 
Total   1,162,655    1,018,892    1,559,611    1,384,945 

 

Movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill:

 

   Computer software Net   Developing software   Airport
slots (2)
  

Trademarks and loyalty program (1)

( 2)

   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2021   139,341    68,521    627,742    210,955    1,046,559 
Additions   -    14,862    -    -    14,862 
Withdrawals   -    -    -    -    - 
Transfer software   64    (935)   -    -    (871)
Foreign exchange   (4,787)   (396)   (51,827)   (18,536)   (75,546)
Amortization   (10,671)   -    -    (1,815)   (12,486)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   123,947    82,052    575,915    190,604    972,518 
                          
Opening balance as of April 1, 2021   123,947    82,052    575,915    190,604    972,518 
Additions   -    67,936    -    -    67,936 
Withdrawals   (275)   (429)   -    -    (704)
Transfer software   46,080    (44,722)   -    (352)   1,006 
Foreign exchange   1,216    37    11,299    4,260    16,812 
Amortization   (34,706)   -    -    (3,970)   (38,676)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2021   136,262    104,874    587,214    190,542    1,018,892 
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   136,262    104,874    587,214    190,542    1,018,892 
Additions   33    17,213    -    -    17,246 
Withdrawals   (2)   -    -    -    (2)
Transfer software   6,962    (7,532)   -    -    (570)
Foreign exchange   7,150    1,005    97,699    33,892    139,746 
Amortization   (12,657)   -    -    -    (12,657)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   137,748    115,560    684,913    224,434    1,162,655 

 

(1)In 2016, the Company resolved to adopt a unique name and identity, and announced that the group’s brand will be LATAM, which united all the companies under a single image.

 

The estimate of the new useful life is 5 years, equivalent to the period necessary to complete the change of image.

 

At December 31, 2021 TAM’s trademark is fully amortized

 

(2)See Note 2.5

 

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For further detail on impairment test see Note 15.

 

The amortization of each period is recognized in the consolidated income statement in the administrative expenses. The cumulative amortization of computer programs, brands and other assets as of March31, 2022, amounts to ThUS $ 396,956 (ThUS $ 366,053 as of December 31, 2021).

 

b)Impairment Test Intangible Assets with an indefinite useful life

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company maintains only the CGU “Air Transport”.

 

The CGU “Air transport” considers the transport of passengers and cargo, both in the domestic markets of Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil, as well as in a series of regional and international routes in America, Europe, Africa and Oceania.

 

As of March 31, 2022, no indications of impairment have been identified for the Air Transport CGU, which require a new impairment test to be carried out.

 

The Company reached this conclusion after reviewing the main indicators and background observed as of March 2022.

 

As of December 31, 2021, in accordance with the accounting policy, the Company performed the annual impairment test.

 

The recoverable amount of the CGU was determined based on calculations of the value in use. These calculations use projections of 5 years cash flows after taxes from the financial budgets approved by the Administration. Cash flows beyond the budgeted period are extrapolated using growth rates and estimated average volumes, which do not exceed long-term average growth rates.

 

Management’s cash flow projections included significant judgements and assumptions related to annual revenue growth rates, discount rate, inflation rates, the exchange rate and price of fuel. The annual revenue growth rate is based on past performance and management’s expectations of market development in each of the countries in which it operates. The discount rates used, for the CGU “Air transport”, are in determined in US dollars, after taxes, and reflect specific risks related to the relevant countries of each of the operations. Inflation rates and exchange rates are based on the data available from the countries and the information provided by the Central Banks of the various countries where it operates, and the price of fuel is determined based on estimated levels of production, the competitive environment of the market in which they operate and their commercial strategy.

 

The recoverable values were determined using the following assumptions:

 

       CGU 
       Air transport 
         
Annual growth rate (Terminal)  %   1.1 - 2.5 
Exchange rate (1)  R$/US   $5.4 - 5.7 
Discount rate based on the weighted average        
Cost of Capital (WACC)  %   8.60 - 10.60 
Fuel Price from future prices curves        
Commodities markets  US$/barrel   71 - 73 

 

(1)In line with expectations of the Central Bank of Brazil.

 

The result of the impairment test, which includes a sensitivity analysis of its main variables, showed that the calculated recoverable values exceed the book value of the cash-generating unit, and therefore no impairment was detected.

 

The CGU is sensitive to annual growth rates, discounts and exchange rates and fuel price. The sensitivity analysis included the individual impact of changes in critical estimates in determining recoverable amounts, namely:

 

    Increase   Decrease rate   Increase
    WACC   Terminal growth   fuel price
    Maximum   Minimal   Maximum
    %   %   US$/barrel
Air Transportation CGU   10.6   1.1   100 - 114

 

In none of the above scenarios an impairment of the cash-generating unit was identified.

 

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NOTE 16 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

The composition by category of Property, plant and equipment is as follows:

 

   Gross Book Value   Accumulated depreciation   Net Book Value 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
                         
a) Property, plant and equipment                        
Construction in progress (1)   462,373    473,797    -    -    462,373    473,797 
Land   46,298    43,276    -    -    46,298    43,276 
Buildings   127,671    121,972    (65,586)   (61,521)   62,085    60,451 
Plant and equipment   11,210,981    11,024,722    (4,582,917)   (4,462,706)   6,628,064    6,562,016 
Own aircraft (3) (4)   10,490,039    10,377,850    (4,337,492)   (4,237,585)   6,152,547    6,140,265 
Other (2)   720,942    646,872    (245,425)   (225,121)   475,517    421,751 
Machinery   29,465    25,764    (27,160)   (23,501)   2,305    2,263 
Information technology equipment   157,058    146,986    (137,646)   (130,150)   19,412    16,836 
Fixed installations and accessories   158,169    147,402    (117,704)   (108,661)   40,465    38,741 
Motor vehicles   52,665    49,186    (47,267)   (44,423)   5,398    4,763 
Leasehold improvements   276,579    248,733    (118,116)   (115,758)   158,463    132,975 
Subtotal Properties, plant and equipment   12,521,259    12,281,838    (5,096,396)   (4,946,720)   7,424,863    7,335,118 
                               
b) Right of use                              
Aircraft (3)   5,270,686    5,211,153    (3,181,248)   (3,109,411)   2,089,438    2,101,742 
Other assets   243,295    243,014    (180,993)   (190,007)   62,302    53,007 
Subtotal Right of use   5,513,981    5,454,167    (3,362,241)   (3,299,418)   2,151,740    2,154,749 
                               
Total   18,035,240    17,736,005    (8,458,637)   (8,246,138)   9,576,603    9,489,867 

 

(1)As of March 31, 2022, includes advances paid to aircraft manufacturers for ThUS$ 372,701 (ThUS$ 368,625 as of December 31, 2021)

(2)Consider mainly rotables and tools.

(3)Given the Chapter 11 Procedure, during 2021, 13 aircraft were rejected, of which 4 belong to Property, plant and equipment, (4 A350) and 9 belong to Assets by right of use, (2 A320, 7 A350).

(4)As of March 31, 2022, six A320 aircraft were classified under non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal as held for sale.

 

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(a)Movement in the different categories of Property, plant and equipment:

 

                   Information   Fixed           Property, 
               Plant and   technology   installations   Motor   Leasehold   Plant and 
   Construction       Buildings   equipment   equipment   & accessories   vehicles   improvements   equipment 
   in progress   Land   net   net   net   net   net   net   net 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2021  377,961   42,979   65,207   7,698,969   14,831   49,199   396   74,408   8,323,950 
Additions   1,175    -    77    70,619    173    5    -    -    72,049 
Disposals   -    -    -    -    -    (18)   (4)   -    (22)
Rejection fleet (*)   -    -    -    (307)   -    -    -    -    (307)
Retirements   -    -    -    (10,387)   -    (10)   -    -    (10,397)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (1,162)   (154,758)   (1,194)   (2,077)   (18)   (3,938)   (163,147)
Foreign exchange   (578)   (1,476)   (1,334)   (46,417)   (347)   (2,442)   -    (51)   (52,645)
Other increases (decreases) (**)   2,263    -    -    15,068    99    151    -    -    17,581 
Changes, total   2,860    (1,476)   (2,419)   (126,182)   (1,269)   (4,391)   (22)   (3,989)   (136,888)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   380,821    41,503    62,788    7,572,787    13,562    44,808    374    70,419    8,187,062 
                                              
Opening balance as of April 1, 2021   380,821    41,503    62,788    7,572,787    13,562    44,808    374    70,419    8,187,062 
Additions   83,217    1,550    15    492,404    6,282    1    17    6,543    590,029 
Disposals   -    -    -    (169)   (26)   (291)   (13)   -    (499)
Rejection fleet (*)   -    -    -    (469,571)   -    -    -    (46,816)   (516,387)
Retirements   (279)   -    -    (34,297)   (212)   (1,875)   -    (26)   (36,689)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (2,912)   (465,591)   (3,151)   (6,227)   (43)   (7,711)   (485,635)
Foreing exchange   (1,142)   223    501    27,218    (57)   690    (11)   (13,023)   14,399 
Other increases (decreases)   11,180    -    59    (554,064)   438    1,635    1    123,589    (417,162)
Changes, total   92,976    1,773    (2,337)   (1,004,070)   3,274    (6,067)   (49)   62,556    (851,944)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2021   473,797    43,276    60,451    6,568,717    16,836    38,741    325    132,975    7,335,118 
                                              
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   473,797    43,276    60,451    6,568,717    16,836    38,741    325    132,975    7,335,118 
Additions   2,841    -    -    150,524    3,948    108    -    5,029    162,450 
Disposals   -    -    -    (12)   (2)   -    -    -    (14)
Rejection fleet (*)   (31)   -    -    (9,135)   (21)   (811)   -    (290)   (10,288)
Retirements   -    -    (730)   (155,948)   (1,417)   (2,085)   (11)   (2,191)   (162,382)
Depreciation expenses   506    3,022    2,404    38,955    740    4,434    (27)   20,413    70,447 
Foreign exchange   (14,740)   -    (40)   42,382    (672)   78    (3)   2,527    29,532 
Other increases (decreases) (**)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Changes, total   (11,424)   3,022    1,634    66,766    2,576    1,724    (41)   25,488    89,745 
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   462,373    46,298    62,085    6,635,483    19,412    40,465    284    158,463    7,424,863 

 

(*)Include aircraft lease rejection due to Chapter 11.

(**)As of December 31, 2021, it includes the lease contract amendment of two B787 aircraft ThUS$ (397,569) and six A320N aircraft ThUS$ (284,952).

 

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(b)Right of use assets:

 

           Net right 
           of use 
   Aircraft   Others   assets 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
Opening balances as of January 1, 2021   2,338,042    68,277    2,406,319 
Additions   -    -    - 
Fleet rejection (*)   (19,668)   -    (19,668)
Depreciation expense   (95,132)   (3,628)   (98,760)
Cummulative translate adjustment   (1,089)   (2,613)   (3,702)
Other increases (decreases)   (47,785)   7    (47,778)
Total changes   (163,674)   (6,234)   (169,908)
Final balances as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   2,174,368    62,043    2,236,411 
                
Opening balances as of April 1, 2021   2,174,368    62,043    2,236,411 
Additions   537,995    1,406    539,401 
Fleet rejection (*)   (553,379)   (4,577)   (557,956)
Depreciation expense   (222,484)   (12,969)   (235,453)
Cummulative translate adjustment   515    680    1,195 
Other increases (decreases) **   164,727    6,424    171,151 
Total changes   (72,626)   (9,036)   (81,662)
Final balances as of December 31, 2021   2,101,742    53,007    2,154,749 
                
Opening balances as of January 1, 2022   2,101,742    53,007    2,154,749 
Additions   65,198    1,014    66,212 
Fleet rejection (*)   -    -    - 
Depreciation expense   (71,837)   (4,914)   (76,751)
Cummulative translate adjustment   1,123    4,492    5,615 
Other increases (decreases)   (6,788)   8,703    1,915 
Total changes   (12,304)   9,295    (3,009)
Final balances as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   2,089,438    62,302    2,151,740 

 

(*)Include aircraft lease rejection due to Chapter 11.

(**)Include the amendment of 109 aircraft lease contract (1 A319, 37 A320, 12 A320N, 19 A321, 1 B767, 6 B777 and 16 B787)

 

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(c)Composition of the fleet

 

       Aircraft included   Aircraft included         
       in Property,   as Rights   Total 
       plant and equipment   of use assets   fleet 
       As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
     March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
Aircraft  Model   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
       Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Boeing 767   300ER   15    16    -    -    15    16 
Boeing 767   300F   13 (1)   12 (1)   1    1    14(1)  13 (1)
Boeing 777   300ER   4    4    6    6    10    10 
Boeing 787   800    4    4    6    6    10    10 
Boeing 787   900    2    2    16    15    18    17 
Airbus A319   100    43    37    1    7    44    44 
Airbus A320   200    88    94    39    39    127    133 
Airbus A320   NEO    -    -    12    12    12    12 
Airbus A321   200    19    18    30    31    49    49 
                                    
Total        188    187    111    117    299    304 

 

(1) One aircraft leased to Aerotransportes Mas de Carga S.A. de C.V.

 

(d)Method used for the depreciation of Property, plant and equipment:

 

     Useful life (years) 
   Method  minimum   maximum 
Buildings  Straight line without residual value   20    50 
            
Plant and equipment  Straight line with residual value of 20% in the short-haul fleet and 36% in the long-haul fleet. (*)   5    30 
             
Information technology equipment  Straight line without residual value   5    10 
Fixed installations and accessories  Straight line without residual value   10    10 
Motor vehicle  Straight line without residual value   10    10 
Leasehold improvements  Straight line without residual value   5    8 
Assets for rights of use  Straight line without residual value   1    25 

 

(*)Except in the case of the Boeing 767 300ER and Boeing 767 300F fleets that consider a lower residual value, due to the extension of their useful life to 22 and 30 years respectively. Additionally, certain technical components are depreciated based on cycles and hours flown.

 

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(e)Additional information regarding Property, plant and equipment:

 

(i)Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

Description of Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

            As of   As of 
            March 31,   December 31, 
            2022   2021 
Guarantee  Creditor  Committed     Existing   Book   Existing   Book 
agent (1)  company  Assets  Fleet  Debt   Value   Debt   Value 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
            Unaudited         
Wilmington  MUFG  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   55,250    252,666    58,611    259,036 
Trust Company        Airbus A320   48,462    225,207    51,543    227,604 
         Boeing 767   44,043    162,365    46,779    168,315 
         Boeing 777   144,358    139,649    144,358    141,620 
                              
Credit Agricole  Credit Agricole  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   1,073    6,190    1,073    6,419 
         Airbus A320   139,192    114,390    139,192    117,130 
         Airbus A321 / A350   30,733    20,172    30,733    27,427 
         Boeing 767   10,404    29,935    10,404    30,958 
         Boeing 787   110,472    37,149    91,797    38,551 
                              
Bank Of Utah  BNP Paribas  Aircraft and engines  Boeing 787   198,469    230,153    198,475    233,501 
                              
Citibank N.A.  Citibank N.A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   27,936    47,778    27,936    45,849 
         Airbus A320   128,030    177,110    128,030    181,224 
         Airbus A321   41,599    73,033    41,599    75,092 
         Airbus A350   15,960    15,000    15,960    26,507 
         Airbus B767   90,846    174,736    90,846    181,246 
         Airbus B787   23,156    16,684    23,156    17,036 
         Rotables   162,477    134,846    162,477    134,846 
                              
UMB Bank  MUFG  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320  165,587   258,332   166,712   258,875 
Total direct guarantee         1,438,047    2,115,395    1,429,681    2,171,236 

 

(1)For the syndicated loans, is the Guarantee Agent that represent different creditors.

 

The amounts of the current debt are presented at their nominal value. The net book value corresponds to the assets granted as collateral.

 

Additionally, there are indirect guarantees associated with assets registered in properties, plants and equipment whose total debt as of March 31, 2022, amounts to ThUS$ 1,150,665 (ThUS$ 1,200,382 as of December 31, 2021). The book value of the assets with indirect guarantees as of March 31, 2022, amounts to ThUS$ 2,820,515 (ThUS$ 2,884,563 as of December 31, 2021).

 

As of December 31, 2021, given Chapter 11, four aircraft corresponding to Property, plant and equipment were rejected, of which four had direct guarantees and one indirect guarantee.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company keeps valid letters of credit related to assets by right of use according to the following detail:

 

         Value   Release
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS$   date
GE Capital Aviation Services Ltd.  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  Three letters of credit   12,198   Dec 6, 2022
Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 18 Limited  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two letters of credit   3,852   Mar 15, 2023
RB Comercial Properties 49              
Empreendimentos Imobiliarios LTDA  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit  29,960   Apr 29, 2023
          46,010    

 

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(ii)Commitments and others

 

Fully depreciated assets and commitments for future purchases are as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Gross book value of fully depreciated property, plant and equipment still in use   272,854    223,608 
Commitments for the acquisition of aircraft (*)   10,857,000    10,800,000 

 

(*)According to the manufacturer’s price list.

 

Purchase commitment of aircraft

 

   Year of delivery     
  2022-2028   Total 
Manufacturer  Unaudited     
Airbus S.A.S.  70   70 
A320-NEO Family   70    70 
The Boeing Company   2    2 
Boeing 787-9   2    2 
Total   72    72 

 

As of March 31, 2022, as a result of the different aircraft purchase contracts signed with Airbus SAS, 70 Airbus A320 family aircraft remain to be received with deliveries between 2022 and 2028. The approximate amount, according to the manufacturer’s list prices, is ThUS $ 10,257,000.

 

As of March 31, 2022, as a result of the different aircraft purchase contracts signed with The Boeing Company, 2 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft remain to be received with delivery dates between 2022. The approximate amount, according to list prices from the manufacturer, is ThUS $ 600,000.

 

As of March 31, 2022, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease agreements signed with AerCap Holdings N.V., 8 Airbus aircraft of the A320 family remain to be received with a delivery date of 2023.

 

As of March 31, 2022, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with ORIX Aviation Systems Ltd., two Boeing aircraft of the B787 family remain to be received with a delivery date of 2022.

 

As of March 31, 2022, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with Avolon Aerospace AOE 151 Limited, 1 Boeing aircraft of the B787 family with a delivery date of 2022 remain to be received.

 

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(iii)Capitalized interest costs with respect to Property, plant and equipment.

 

      For the period ended 
      March 31, 
      2022   2021 
      Unaudited 
Average rate of capitalization of capitalized interest costs  %   5.41    3.93 
Costs of capitalized interest  ThUS$   3,926    2,940 

 

NOTE 17 - CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXES

 

In the period ended March 31, 2022, the income tax provision was calculated for such period, applying the partially semi-integrated taxation system and a rate of 27%, in accordance with the Law No. 21,210, which modernizes the Tax Legislation, published in the Journal of the Republic of Chile, dated February 24, 2020.

 

The net result for deferred tax corresponds to the variation of the year, of the assets and liabilities for deferred taxes generated by temporary differences and tax losses.

 

For the permanent differences that give rise to a book value of assets and liabilities other than their tax value, no deferred tax has been recorded since they are caused by transactions that are recorded in the financial statements and that will have no effect on spending tax for income tax.

 

(a)Current taxes

 

(a.1)The composition of the current tax assets is the following:

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provisional monthly payments (advances)   43,460    32,086         -        -    43,460    32,086 
Other recoverable credits  8,251   9,178   -   -   8,251   9,178 
Total current tax assets   51,711    41,264    -    -    51,711    41,264 

 

(a.2)The composition of the current tax liabilities are as follows:

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Income tax provision  676   675       -       -   676   675 
Total current tax liabilities   676    675    -    -    676    675 

 

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(b)Deferred taxes

 

The balances of deferred tax are the following:

 

   Assets   Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Concept  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Properties, Plants and equipment   (1,104,133)   (1,128,225)   82,046    80,468 
Assets by right of use   742,948    715,440    (93)   (68)
Amortization   (37,047)   (44,605)   10    10 
Provisions   89,674    111,468    75,061    74,047 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (15,420)   (16,575)   -    - 
Tax losses   331,183    358,284    (89,719)   (87,378)
Intangibles   -    -    298,135    254,155 
Other   19,119    19,503    19,395    19,777 
Total   26,324    15,290    384,835    341,011 

 

The balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities are composed primarily of temporary differences to be reversed in the long term.

 

Movements of Deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

(b.1)From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening
balance
   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending
balance
 
  

Assets/

(liabilities)

   consolidated
income
   comprehensive
income
   rate
variation
   Asset
(liability)
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Property, plant and equipment   (1,396,337)   34,664    -    -    (1,361,673)
Assets for right of use   229,255    10,736    -    -    239,991 
Amortization   (65,148)   487    -    -    (64,661)
Provisions   144,030    (45,429)   (1,099)   -    97,502 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (18,133)   (404)   318    -    (18,219)
Tax losses (*)   1,557,737    221,645    -    -    1,779,382 
Intangibles   (270,681)   (81)   -    23,486    (247,276)
Others   (187)   (74)   -    -    (261)
Total   180,536    221,544    (781)   23,486    424,785 

 

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(b.2)From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Property, plant and equipment   (1,361,673)   152,980    -    -    (1,208,693)
Assets for right of use   239,991    475,517    -    -    715,508 
Amortization   (64,661)   20,046    -    -    (44,615)
Provisions   97,502    (58,397)   (1,684)   -    37,421 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (18,219)   2,020    (376)   -    (16,575)
Tax losses (*)   1,779,382    (1,333,720)   -    -    445,662 
Intangibles   (247,276)   (1,313)   -    (5,566)   (254,155)
Others  (261)  (13)  -   -   (274)
Total   424,785    (742,880)   (2,060)   (5,566)   (325,721)

 

(b.3)From January 1 to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Property, plant and equipment   (1,208,693)   22,514    -    -    (1,186,179)
Assets for right of use   715,508    27,533    -    -    743,041 
Amortization   (44,615)   7,558    -    -    (37,057)
Provisions   37,421    (23,011)   203    -    14,613 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (16,575)   1,755    (600)   -    (15,420)
Tax losses (*)   445,662    (24,760)   -    -    420,902 
Intangibles   (254,155)   843    -    (44,823)   (298,135)
Others  (274)  (2)  -   -   (276)
Total   (325,721)   12,430    (397)   (44,823)   (358,511)

 

Unrecognized deferred tax assets:

 

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that the corresponding tax benefit will be realized in the future. In total the company has not recognized deferred tax assets for ThUS$ 2,887,173 at March 31, 2022 (ThUS$ 2,638,473 as of December 31, 2021) which include deferred tax assets related to negative tax results of ThUS$ 9,540,696 at March 31, 2022 (ThUS$ 9,030,059 at December 31, 2021).

 

(*)As stated in note 2c), on November 26th, 2021 the Company filed a Reorganization Plan and Disclosure Statement in which, among other ítems, financial forecasts are included together with the proposed issuance of new shares and convertible bonds. With the referred information, the Company management updated its analysis on the recoverability of deferred tax assets and determined that during the time covered by the financial forecast it will not be probable that part of such deferred tax assets may offset future taxable profits. Therefore, the Company during the fourth quarter of 2021 derecognized deferred tax assets not considered recoverable in the amount of THUS$1,251,912.

 

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Deferred tax expense and current income/(loss) taxes:

 

   For the Period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax expense        
Current tax expense  (1,535)  (4,615)
Total current tax expense, net   (1,535)   (4,615)
           
Deferred tax expense          
Deferred expense for taxes related to the creation and reversal of temporary differences   12,430    221,544 
Total deferred tax expense, net   12,430    221,544 
Income tax benefit   10,895    216,929 

 

Composition of income/(loss) tax expense:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax expense, net, foreign  (472)  (4,575)
Current tax expense, net, Chile   (1,063)   (40)
Total current tax expense, net   (1,535)   (4,615)
           
Deferred tax expense, net, foreign   (386)   140 
Deferred tax expense, net, Chile   12,816    221,404 
Deferred tax expense, net, total   12,430    221,544 
Income tax benefit   10,895    216,929 

 

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Income before tax from the Chilean legal tax rate (27% as of March 31, 2022 and 2021)

 

   For the Period ended   For the Period ended 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   % 
   Unaudited 
                 
Tax expense using the legal rate   105,881    175,662    (27.00)   (27.00)
Tax effect by change in tax rate   11,130    -    (2.84)   - 
Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions   3,792    14,652    (0.97)   (2.25)
Tax effect of non-taxable operating revenues   278    3,061    (0.07)   (0.47)
Tax effect of disallowable expenses   (5,916)   (4,689)   1.51    0.72 
Other increases (decreases):                    
Derecognition of deferred tax liabilities for early termination of aircraft financing   22,505    24,871    (5.74)   (3.82)
Deferred tax asset not recognized   (108,823)   (78,024)   27.75    11.99 
Other increases (decreases):  (17,952)  81,396   4.58   (12.51)
Total adjustments to tax expense using the legal rate   (94,986)   41,267    24.22    (6.34)
                     
Tax expense using the effective rate   10,895    216,929    (2.78)   (33.34)

 

Deferred taxes related to items charged to equity:

 

   For the Period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
           
Aggregate deferred taxation of components of other comprehensive income   (397)   (781)

 

NOTE 18 - OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current        
(a) Interest bearing loans  4,374,763   3,869,040 
(b) Lease Liability   544,662    578,740 
(c) Hedge derivatives   2,734    2,734 
(d) Derivative non classified as hedge accounting   4,313    2,937 
Total current   4,926,472    4,453,451 
           
Non-current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   3,601,974    3,566,804 
(b) Lease Liability   2,466,719    2,381,898 
Total non-current   6,068,693    5,948,702 

 

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(a)Interest bearing loans

 

Obligations with credit institutions and debt instruments:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current        
Loans to exporters   160,957    159,161 
Bank loans   503,122    415,087 
Guaranteed obligations (5)(6)   82,639    75,593 
Other guaranteed obligations (1)(3)(8)(9)   2,905,864    2,546,461 
Subtotal bank loans   3,652,582    3,196,302 
           
Obligation with the public   449,714    396,345 
Financial leases (4)(5)(6)(7)   191,180    199,885 
Other loans   81,287    76,508 
Total current (2)   4,374,763    3,869,040 
           
Non-current          
Bank loans   106,751    106,751 
Guaranteed obligations (5)(6)   425,400    434,942 
Other guaranteed obligations   167,883    178,961 
Subtotal bank loans   700,034    720,654 
           
Obligation with the public   1,891,300    1,856,853 
Financial leases (4)(5)(6)(7)   1,010,640    989,297 
Total non-current (2)   3,601,974    3,566,804 
Total obligations with financial institutions (2)   7,976,737    7,435,844 

 

(1)During March and April 2020, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. drew down the entire (US$ 600 million) of the committed credit line “Revolving Credit Facility (RCF)”. The line is guaranteed with collateral made up of aircraft, engines and spare parts, which remains fully withdrawn at the end of the period.

 

(2)On May 26, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries in Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador availed themselves, in court for the southern district of New York, to the protection of Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law of the United States. Under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code. The same happened for TAM LINHAS AÉREAS S.A and certain subsidiaries (all LATAM subsidiary in Brazil), on July 9, 2020. Having filed for Chapter 11 automatically suspends most actions against LATAM and its subsidiaries, including most actions to collect financial obligations incurred before the date of receipt of Chapter 11 or to exercise control over the property of LATAM and its subsidiaries. Consequently, although the bankruptcy filing may have led to breaches of some of the obligations of LATAM and its subsidiaries, the counterparties cannot take any action as a result of said breaches.

 

Atthe end of the period, Chapter 11 retains most of the actions on the debtors so the repayment of the debt is not accelerated. The Group continues to present its financial information as of March 31, 2022, including its interest bearing loan and leases, in accordance with the originally agreed conditions, pending future agreements that it may reach with its creditors under Chapter 11. For those agreements that have already been modified or extinguished, the financial information has been properly presented according to the new contracts’ terms and conditions.

 

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(3)On September 29, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. entered into a ThUS$ 2,450 Debtor-in-Possession financing (the “DIP Financing”), consisting of a ThUS$ 1,300 Tranche A Facility and a ThUS$1,150 Tranche C Facility, of which ThUS$ 750 are committed by related parties. The obligations under the DIP Financing are secured by collateral consisting of certain assets of LATAM and certain of its subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, equity, certain engines and spare parts.

 

On October 8, 2020, LATAM made a partial withdrawal for MUS$ 1,150 from Tranche A and Tranche C, and then, June 22, 2021, LATAM made an additional withdrawal for MUS$ 500 from Tranche A and Tranche C.

 

On October 18, 2021, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. obtained court approval for a Tranche B (“Tranche B”) of the Debtor-in-Possession (“DIP”) Financing for up to a total of US$ 750 million. The obligations of this Tranche B, like the previous tranches, are guaranteed with the same guarantees granted by LATAM and its subsidiaries subject to the Chapter 11 Procedure, without limitation, pledges on shares, certain engines and spare parts. The following turns of the DIP must be made to Tranche B until the proportion turned of the latter is equal to that of the previous tranches. Once this ratio is equal, spins are pro-rata.

 

On November 10, 2021, the company made a partial transfer for MUS$ 200 from Tranche B and later on December 28, 2021, LATAM made a new transfer for MUS$ 100. After these transfers, LATAM still It has ThUS$1,250 of line available for future transfers.

 

On March 14, 2022, LATAM withdrawn MUS$ 38.6 from Tranche A, MUS$ 227.3 from Tranche B and MUS$ 34.1 from Tranche C.

 

The DIP has an expiration date of October 14, 2022, subject to a potential extension, at LATAM’s decision, for an additional 60 days in the event that LATAM’s reorganization plan has been confirmed by a United States Court order. for the Southern District of New York, but the plan is not yet effective.

 

(4)On March 31, 2021, the United States Court for the Southern District of New York approved and, subsequently, on April 13, 2021, issued an order approving the motion presented by the Company to extend certain leases of 3 aircraft.

 

(5)On June 17, 2021, the United States Court for the Southern District of New York approved the motion presented by the Company to reject the lease of an aircraft financed under a financial lease in the amount of ThUS $ 130.7.

 

(6)On June 30, 2021, the United States Court for the Southern District of New York approved the motion filed by the Company to reject the lease contract for 3 aircraft financed under a financial lease in the amount of ThUS$ 307.4.

 

(7)On November 1, 2021, the United States Court for the Southern District of New York approved the motion filed by the Company to reject the lease contract for 1 engine financed under a financial lease in the amount of ThUS$ 19.5.

 

(8)On February 17, 2022, LATAM submitted an initial proposal (the “Consolidated and Modified Initial DIP Financing Proposal”) of a consolidated and modified text of the contract called Super-Priority Debtor-In-Possession Term Loan Agreement before the Court of Bankruptcies of the Southern District of New York.

 

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(9)On March 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously of the independent directors, agreed to approve the New Consolidated and Modified DIP Financing Proposal, subject to the approval of the Court. On March 14, 2022, a new consolidated and modified text of the Existing DIP Credit Agreement was presented to the Court for its approval (the “New Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement”). The New Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement (i) fully refinances and replaces Tranches A, B and C existing in the Existing DIP Credit Agreement; (ii) contemplates an expiration date in accordance with the calendar that the Debtors anticipate to emerge from the Chapter 11 Procedure; and (iii) includes certain reductions in fees and interest compared to the Existing DIP Credit Agreement and the Consolidated and Amended DIP Initial Financing Proposal.

 

On April 8, 2022, a consolidated and modified text (the “Reconsolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement”) of the Existing DIP Credit Agreement was signed, which modifies and recasts said agreement and repays the pending payment obligations under it. (that is, under its Tranches A, B and C). The total amount of the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement is US$3.7 billion. The Revised and Amended DIP Credit Agreement (i) includes certain reductions in fees and interest compared to the Existing DIP Credit Agreement; and (ii) contemplates an expiration date in accordance with the calendar that LATAM foresees to emerge from the Chapter 11 Procedure. Regarding the latter, the scheduled expiration date of the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement is August 8, 2022, subject to possible extensions that, in certain cases, can even reach November 30, 2022.

 

In addition, on April 8, 2022, the initial disbursement took place under the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement for the amount of US$ 2,750 million. On April 28, 2022, an amendment to the contract was signed to extend the Scheduled Maturity Date from August 8, 2022 to October 14, 2022.

 

Balances by currency of interest bearing loans are as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Currency        
Brazilian real   418,774    338,953 
Chilean peso (U.F.)   709,442    639,710 
US Dollar   6,848,521    6,457,181 
Total   7,976,737    7,435,844 

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
               90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total      90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total      Annual 
      Creditor     Up to   to one   three   five   five   nominal   Up to   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  90 days   year   years   years   years   value   90 days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                                     
Loans to exporters                                                                 
                                                                     
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   114,000       -       -       -       -    114,000    125,210      -      -      -       -    125,210   At Expiration   2.96    2.96 
76.645.030-K  ITAU  Chile  US$   20,000    -    -    -    -    20,000    22,497    -    -    -    -    22,497   At Expiration   4.20    4.20 
0-E  HSBC  England  US$   12,000    -    -    -    -    12,000    13,250    -    -    -    -    13,250   At Expiration   4.15    4.15 
                                                                                   
Bank loans                                                                               
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   11,086    -    -    -    -    11,086    12,464    -    -    -    -    12,464   Quaterly   3.35    3.35 
0-E  SANTANDER  Spain  US$   -    -    106,427    -    -    106,427    167    -    106,427    -    -    106,594   Quaterly   2.80    2.80 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  UF   66,846    -    -    -    -    66,846    71,051    -    -    -    -    71,051   At Expiration   3.10    3.10 
                                                                                   
Obligations with the public                                                                           
97.030.000-7  BANCOESTADO  Chile  UF   175,168    -    -    -    376,511    551,679    236,366    -    -    -    389,561    625,927   At Expiration   4.81    4.81 
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    700,000    800,000    -    1,500,000    213,348    -    698,450    803,289    -    1,715,087   At Expiration   7.16    6.94 
                                                                                   
Guaranteed obligations                                                                         
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   17,166    12,546    35,322    38,255    92,180    195,469    19,629    12,546    34,620    37,834    91,467    196,096   Quaterly   1.48    1.48 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   31,783    11,781    32,917    35,267    53,839    165,587    34,769    11,782    32,510    35,030    53,484    167,575   Quaterly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST
COMPANY
  U.S.A.  US$   -    3,903    26,968    32,536    80,951    144,358    -    3,903    26,968    32,536    80,951    144,358   Quaterly/Mensual   3.17    1.60 
-  SWAP Received aircraft  -  US$   10    -    -    -    -    10    10    -    -    -    -    10   Quaterly   -    - 
                                                                                   
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                            
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   273,199    -    -    -    -    273,199    279,815    -    -    -    -    279,815   At Expiration   1.91    1.91 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   5,667    37,096    91,828    13,165    -    147,756    6,224    37,096    91,828    13,165    -    148,313   Quaterly   2.50    2.50 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   600,000    -    -    -    -    600,000    600,133    -    -    -    -    600,133   At Expiration   3.50    3.50 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   1,940,540    -    -    -    -    1,940,540    1,982,394    -    -    -    -    1,982,394   At Expiration   22.58    12.42 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    3,184    25,992    33,714    62,890    202    -    3,184    25,992    33,714    63,092   Quaterly   1.84    1.84 
                                                                                   
Financial leases                                                                              
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   684    686    -    -    -    1,370    692    686    -    -    -    1,378   Quaterly   3.68    3.23 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   19,218    39,969    5,698    -    -    64,885    19,313    39,969    5,617    -    -    64,899   Quaterly   1.71    1.12 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   6,472    19,659    21,570    -    -    47,701    6,568    19,659    21,391    -    -    47,618   Quaterly   1.93    1.34 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   2,466    15,526    52,307    54,754    131,075    256,128    6,874    15,526    52,008    54,441    130,327    259,176   Quaterly   2.09    2.09 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   16,696    50,660    129,189    6,521    -    203,066    17,774    50,660    122,437    6,416    -    197,287   Quaterly   4.04    2.84 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   765    4,630    10,668    -    -    16,063    932    4,630    10,668    -    -    16,230   Quaterly   1.88    1.88 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    39,057    234,227    259,843    533,127    1,736    -    38,519    231,003    256,266    527,524   Quaterly   2.88    2.03 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   -    2,425    10,630    12,390    34,448    59,893    -    2,425    10,630    12,390    34,448    59,893   At Expiration   7.73    7.73 
                                                                                   
Others loans                                                                              
0-E  Various (**)     US$   56,844    -    -    -    -    56,844    56,844    -    -    -    -    56,844   At Expiration   -    - 
                                                                                   
    Total         3,370,610    198,881    1,265,765    1,253,107    1,062,561    7,150,924    3,728,262    198,882    1,255,257    1,252,096    1,070,218    7,504,715              

 

(*)Note that the obligations are due to expire and contractual obligations, for not presenting any resolution of chapter 11.
(**)Obligation to creditors for executed letters of creditresolution.

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil

 

           

Nominal values

   Accounting values            
               More than  More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
              90 days  one to   three to   More than   Total      90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total       Annual
      Creditor     Up to  to one  three   five   five   nominal   Up to   to one   three   five   five   accounting       Effective   Nominal
Tax No.  Creditor  Country  Currency  90 days  year  years   years   years   value   90 days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization   rate   rate
            ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   %
Bank loans                                                            
                                                                   
0-E  NCM  Netherlands  US$  619  -   324    -    -    943    666    -    324    -    -    990   Monthly    6.01   6.01
0-E  Merril Lynch Credit Products LLC  U.S.A.  BRL  306,828  -   -    -    -    306,828    418,774    -    -    -    -    418,774   Monthly    3.95   3.95
                                                                              
Financial lease                                                                          
                                                                              
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$  369  1,647   3,830    11,047    -    16,893    386    1,787    3,830    11,047    -    17,050   Quarterly    2.74   2.74
0-E  GA Telessis LLC  U.S.A.  US$  323  1,153   2,713    2,849    3,640    10,678    410    1,153    2,713    2,849    3,640    10,765   Monthly    14.72   14.72
                                                                              
Others loans                                                                          
                                                                              
0-E  DEUTCHEBANK (*)  Brazil  US$  19,331  -   -    -    -    19,331    24,443    -    -    -    -    24,443   At Expiration    -   -
                                                                              
   Total        327,470  2,800   6,867    13,896    3,640    354,673    444,679    2,940    6,867    13,896    3,640    472,022             
                                                                              
   Total consolidated        3,698,080  201,681   1,272,632    1,267,003    1,066,201    7,505,597    4,172,941    201,822    1,262,124    1,265,992    1,073,858    7,976,737             

 

(*)Obligation to creditors for executed letters of credit

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2021

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile. 

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
               90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total      90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total      Annual 
      Creditor     Up to   to one   three   five   five   nominal   Up to   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  90 days   year   years   years   years   value   90 days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                                     
Loans to exporters                                                              
                                                                     
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   114,000       -       -       -       -    114,000    123,366       -       -      -       -    123,366   At Expiration   2.96    2.96 
76.645.030-K  ITAU  Chile  US$   20,000    -    -    -    -    20,000    22,742    -    -    -    -    22,742   At Expiration   4.20    4.20 
0-E  HSBC  England  US$   12,000    -    -    -    -    12,000    13,053    -    -    -    -    13,053   At Expiration   4.15    4.15 
                                                                                   
Bank loans                                                                               
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   10,106    -    -    -    -    10,106    11,040    -    -    -    -    11,040   Quaterly   3.35    3.35 
0-E  SANTANDER  Spain  US$   -    -    106,427    -    -    106,427    135    -    106,427    -    -    106,562   Quaterly   2.80    2.80 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  UF   60,935    -    -    -    -    60,935    64,293    -    -    -    -    64,293   At Expiration   3.10    3.10 
                                                                                   
Obligations with the public                                                                               
97.030.000-7  BANCOESTADO  Chile  UF   -    159,679    -    -    343,218    502,897    49,584    159,679    -    -    355,114    564,377   At Expiration   4.81    4.81 
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    700,000    800,000    -    1,500,000    187,082    -    698,450    803,289    -    1,688,821   At Expiration   7.16    6.94 
                                                                                   
Guaranteed obligations                                                                               
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   16,079    12,412    34,958    37,891    97,135    198,475    17,926    12,412    34,044    37,466    96,379    198,227   Quaterly   1.48    1.48 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   29,054    11,661    32,639    34,970    58,388    166,712    31,375    11,661    32,188    34,733    57,983    167,940   Quaterly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   -    2,209    24,703    32,327    85,119    144,358    -    2,209    24,703    32,327    85,119    144,358   Quaterly/Mensual   3.17    1.60 
-  SWAP Received aircraft  -  US$   10    -    -    -    -    10    10    -    -    -    -    10   Quaterly   -    - 
                                                                                   
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                              
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   273,199    -    -    -    -    273,199    274,403    -    -    -    -    274,403   At Expiration   1.82    1.82 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   7,551    33,131    91,435    24,816    -    156,933    8,259    33,131    91,255    24,816    -    157,461   Quaterly   1.72    1.72 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    600,000    -    -    -    600,000    95    600,000    -    -    -    600,095   At Expiration   2.00    2.00 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   -    1,644,876    -    -    -    1,644,876    -    1,630,390    -    -    -    1,630,390   At Expiration   22.71    12.97 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    25,876    37,014    62,890    183    -    -    25,876    37,014    63,073   Quaterly   1.84    1.84 
                                                                                   
Financial leases                                                                              
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   682    1,370    -    -    -    2,052    694    1,370    -    -    -    2,064   Quaterly   3.68    3.23 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   19,101    52,371    12,513    -    -    83,985    19,198    52,371    12,359    -    -    83,928   Quaterly   1.37    0.79 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   7,216    19,537    28,165    -    -    54,918    7,313    19,537    27,905    -    -    54,755   Quaterly   1.56    0.96 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   1,335    15,612    52,010    54,443    138,058    261,458    4,472    15,612    51,647    54,064    137,430    263,225   Quaterly   2.09    2.09 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   16,601    50,373    135,201    17,492    -    219,667    17,755    50,373    127,721    17,188    -    213,037   Quaterly   4.03    2.84 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   800    3,842    11,562    647    -    16,851    903    3,842    11,562    647    -    16,954   Quaterly   1.88    1.88 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    248,354    284,773    533,127    1,771    -    -    244,490    280,341    526,602   Quaterly   2.88    2.03 
                                                                                   
Others loans                                                                               
0-E  Various (**)     US$   55,819    -    -    -    -    55,819    55,819    -    -    -    -    55,819   At Expiration   -    - 
   Total         644,488    2,607,073    1,229,613    1,276,816    1,043,705    6,801,695    911,471    2,592,587    1,218,261    1,274,896    1,049,380    7,046,595              

 

(*)Note that the obligations are due to expire and contractual obligations, for not presenting any resolution of chapter 11.
(**)Obligation to creditors for executed letters of creditresolution.

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2021

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
               90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total      90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total      Annual 
      Creditor     Up to   to one   three   five   five   nominal   Up to   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  Country  Currency  90 days   year   years   years   years   value   90 days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Bank loans                                                              
                                                                     
0-E  NCM  Netherlands  US$   619        -    324       -       -    943    666       -    324       -       -    990   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
0-E  BANCO BRADESCO  Brazil  BRL   74,661    -    -    -    -    74,661    98,864    -    -    -    -    98,864   Monthly   4.33    4.33 
0-E  Merril Lynch Credit                                                                               
   Products LLC  U.S.A.  BRL   185,833    -    -    -    -    185,833    240,089    -    -    -    -    240,089   Monthly   3.95    3.95 
                                                                                   
Financial lease                                                                              
                                                                                   
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   433    2,482    2,872    11,539    -    17,326    637    2,481    2,872    11,539    -    17,529   Quaterly   2.74    2.74 
0-E  GA Telessis LLC  U.S.A.  US$   320    1,147    2,695    2,850    3,987    10,999    409    1,147    2,695    2,850    3,987    11,088   Monthly   14.72    14.72 
                                                                                   
Others loans                                                                               
                                                                                   
0-E  DEUTCHEBANK (*)  Brazil  US$   20,689    -    -    -    -    20,689    20,689    -    -    -    -    20,689   At Expiration   -    - 
                                                                                   
   Total         282,555    3,629    5,891    14,389    3,987    310,451    361,354    3,628    5,891    14,389    3,987    389,249              
                                                                                   
   Total consolidated         927,043    2,610,702    1,235,504    1,291,205    1,047,692    7,112,146    1,272,825    2,596,215    1,224,152    1,289,285    1,053,367    7,435,844              

 

(*)Obligation to creditors for executed letters of credit

 

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(b)Lease Liability:

 

The movement of the lease liabilities corresponding to the years reported are as follow:

 

           Lease 
           Liability 
   Aircraft   Others   total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
Opening balance as January 1, 2021  3,026,573   94,433   3,121,006 
                
New contracts   -    5    5 
Lease termination (*)   (20,106)   -    (20,106)
Renegotiations   (47,785)   -    (47,785)
Payments   (63,739)   (6,800)   (70,539)
Accrued interest   35,987    2,124    38,111 
Exchange differences   -    (2,007)   (2,007)
Cumulative translation adjustment   -    (3,754)   (3,754)
Other increases (decreases)   (23,194)   156    (23,038)
                
Changes   (118,837)   (10,276)   (129,113)
                
Closing balance as of March 31,2021 (Unaudited)   2,907,736    84,157    2,991,893 
                
Opening balance as April 1, 2021   2,907,736    84,157    2,991,893 
                
New contracts   518,478    870    519,348 
Lease termination (*)   (704,087)   (5,300)   (709,387)
Renegotiations   149,271    5,717    154,988 
Payments   (32,092)   (17,392)   (49,484)
Accrued interest   52,258    6,210    58,468 
Exchange differences   -    5,363    5,363 
Cumulative translation adjustment   -    1,422    1,422 
Other increases (decreases)   (7,903)   (4,070)   (11,973)
                
Changes   (24,075)   (7,180)   (31,255)
                
Closing balance as of December 31,2021 (Unaudited)   2,883,661    76,977    2,960,638 
                
Opening balance as January 1, 2022   2,883,661    76,977    2,960,638 
                
New contracts   63,505    1,011    64,516 
Renegotiations   (55,154)   8,645    (46,509)
Payments   (2,445)   (5,297)   (7,742)
Accrued interest   31,158    2,463    33,621 
Exchange differences   288    136    424 
Cumulative translation adjustment   5    5,481    5,486 
Other increases (decreases)   -    947    947 
                
Changes   37,357    13,386    50,743 
                
Closing balance as of March 31,2022 (Unaudited)   2,921,018    90,363    3,011,381 

 

(*)Fleet rejections of the period

 

The company recognizes the interest payments related to the lease liabilities in the consolidated result under Financial expenses (See Note 26 (d)).

 

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(c)Hedge derivatives

 

                   Total hedge 
   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   derivatives 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Fair value of interest rate derivatives  2,734   2,734        -        -   2,734   2,734 
Total hedge derivatives   2,734    2,734    -    -    2,734    2,734 

 

(d)Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting

 

           Total derivatives of 
   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   no coverage 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Derivative of foreign currency not registered as hedge  4,313   2,937         -         -   4,313   2,937 
Total derived not qualify as hedge accounting   4,313    2,937    -    -    4,313    2,937 

 

The foreign currency derivatives correspond to options, forwards and swaps.

 

Hedging operation

 

The fair values of net assets/ (liabilities), by type of derivative, of the contracts held as hedging instruments are presented below:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Interest rate swaps (2)   (2,734)   (2,734)
Fuel options (3)   18,476    17,641 

 

(1)Hedge the significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the increases in the 3 months LIBOR interest rates for long-term loans incurred in the acquisition of aircraft and bank loans. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.

 

(2)Hedge significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the changes in the price of future fuel purchases. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.

 

The Company only maintains cash flow hedges. In the case of fuel hedges, the cash flows subject to such hedges will occur and will impact results in the next 12 months from the date of the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

All hedging operations have been performed for highly probable transactions, except for fuel hedge. See Note 3.

 

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Since none of the hedges resulted in the recognition of a non-financial asset, no portion of the result of derivatives recognized in equity was transferred to the initial value of that type of asset.

 

The amounts recognized in comprehensive income during the period and transferred from net equity to income are as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
        
Debit (credit) recognized in comprehensive income during the period   11,486    (1,260)
Debit (credit) transferred from net equity to income during the period   5,445    930 

 

See note 24 f) for reclassification to profit or loss for each hedging operation and Note 17 b) for deferred taxes related.

 

NOTE - 19 TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLES

 

The composition of Trade and other accounts payables is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current        
(a) Trade and other accounts payables   2,162,107    1,966,633 
(b) Accrued liabilities   3,051,638    2,893,520 
           
Total trade and other accounts payables   5,213,745    4,860,153 

 

(a)Trade and other accounts payable:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade creditors   1,582,155    1,460,832 
Other accounts payable    579,952    505,801 
           
Total   2,162,107    1,966,633 

 

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The details of Trade and other accounts payables are as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Maintenance   364,704    375,144 
Suppliers technical purchases   357,336    341,513 
Aircraft Fuel   199,651    77,171 
Boarding Fees   173,760    171,128 
Professional services and advisory   163,027    129,682 
Leases, maintenance and IT services   151,640    143,586 
Handling and ground handling   146,721    176,142 
Other personnel expenses   107,133    90,410 
Airport charges and overflight   86,889    104,241 
Services on board   59,282    56,072 
Marketing   49,498    49,865 
Air companies   32,379    32,152 
Crew   13,628    12,007 
Jol Fleet   9,891    9,891 
Achievement of goals   7,373    11,144 
Land services   6,676    6,553 
Others  232,519   179,932 
           
Total trade and other accounts payables   2,162,107    1,966,633 

 

(b)Liabilities accrued:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Aircraft and engine maintenance (*)   1,341,744    1,166,181 
Accrued personnel expenses   81,588    59,327 
Accounts payable to personnel (**)   16,385    58,153 
Other settled claims (****)   1,575,005    1,575,005 
Others accrued liabilities (***)  36,916   34,854 
           
Total accrued liabilities   3,051,638    2,893,520 

 

(*)In addition to the account payable for maintenance in the normal course of operations, this amount includes some claims agreed with aircraft lessors, related to maintenance.

 

(**)Profits and bonus participation (Note 22 letter b).

 

(***)See Note 20.

 

(****)This amount includes some agreed fleet claims, associated with the negotiations resulting from the Chapter 11 process.

 

The balances of commercial accounts and other accounts payable include the amounts that will be part of the reorganization agreement, product of the entry into the Chapter 11 Procedure on May 26, 2020, and on July 9 for LATAM subsidiaries in Brazil.

 

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NOTE 20 - OTHER PROVISIONS

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provision for contingencies (1)                        
Tax contingencies   24,890    24,330    554,518    490,217    579,408    514,547 
Civil contingencies   4,387    3,154    123,042    92,955    127,429    96,109 
Labor contingencies   460    388    118,109    98,254    118,569    98,642 
Other   -    -    23,794    21,855    23,794    21,855 
Provision for European Commission investigation (2)  -   -   2,484   9,300   2,484   9,300 
                               
Total other provisions (3)   29,737    27,872    821,947    712,581    851,684    740,453 

 

(1)Provisions for contingencies:

 

The tax contingencies correspond to litigation and tax criteria related to the tax treatment applicable to direct and indirect taxes, which are found in both administrative and judicial stage.

 

The civil contingencies correspond to different demands of civil order filed against the Company.

 

The labor contingencies correspond to different demands of labor order filed against the Company.

 

The Provisions are recognized in the consolidated income statement in administrative expenses or tax expenses, as appropriate.

 

(2)Provision made for proceedings brought by the European Commission for possible breaches of free competition in the freight market.

 

(3)Total other provision as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, include the fair value correspond to those contingencies from the business combination with TAM S.A and subsidiaries, with a probability of loss under 50%, which are not provided for the normal application of IFRS enforcement and that only must be recognized in the context of a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3.

 

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Movement of provisions:

 

       European         
   Legal   Commission   Onerous     
   claims (1)   Investigation (2)   Contracts   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2021   558,036    10,097    44,000    612,133 
Increase in provisions   25,451    -    -    25,451 
Provision used   (13,800)   -    -    (13,800)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (32,618)   -    -    (32,618)
Reversal of provision   (13,461)   -    -    (13,461)
Exchange difference   (945)   (445)   -    (1,390)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   522,663    9,652    44,000    576,315 
                     
Opening balance as of April 1, 2021 (Unaudited)   522,663    9,652    44,000    576,315 
Increase in provisions   377,778    -    -    377,778 
Provision used   (70,697)   -    -    (70,697)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   7,087    -    -    7,087 
Reversal of provision   (105,568)   -    (44,000)   (149,568)
Exchange difference   (110)   (352)   -    (462)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2021   731,153    9,300    -    740,453 
                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   731,153    9,300    -    740,453 
Increase in provisions   71,774    -    -    71,774 
Provision used   (8,771)   -    -    (8,771)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   73,301    -    -    73,301 
Reversal of provision   (18,540)   (6,630)   -    (25,170)
Exchange difference   283    (186)   -    97 
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   849,200    2,484    -    851,684 

 

(1)Accumulated balances include a judicial deposit delivered in guarantee, with respect to the “Fundo Aeroviario” (FA), for MUS$ 78, made in order to suspend the collection and the application of a fine. The Company is discussing in Court the constitutionality of the requirement made by FA calculated at the ratio of 2.5% on the payroll in a legal claim. Initially the payment of said contribution was suspended by a preliminary judicial decision and about 10 years later, this same decision was reversed. As the decision is not final, the Company has deposited the securities open until that date, in order to avoid collection processing and the application of the fine.

 

Finally, if the final decision is favorable to the Company, the deposit made and payments made later will return to TAM. On the other hand, if the court confirms the first decision, said deposit will become a final payment in favor of the Government of Brazil. The procedural stage as of March 31, 2022 is described in Note 30 in the Role of the case 2001.51.01.012530-0.

 

(2)European Commission Provision

 

Provision constituted on the occasion of the process initiated in December 2007 by the General Competition Directorate of the European Commission against more than 25 cargo airlines, among which is Lan Cargo SA, which forms part of the global investigation initiated in 2006 for possible infractions of free competition in the air cargo market, which was carried out jointly by the European and United States authorities.

 

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With respect to Europe, the General Directorate of Competition imposed fines totaling € 799,445,000 (seven hundred and ninety-nine million four hundred and forty-five thousand Euros) for infractions of European Union regulations on free competition against eleven (11) airlines, among which are LATAM Airlines Group SA and its subsidiary Lan Cargo S.A .,For its part, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A., jointly and severally, have been fined for the amount of € 8,220,000 (eight million two hundred twenty thousand euros), for these infractions, an amount that was provisioned in the financial statements of LATAM. On January 24, 2011, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A. They appealed the decision before the Court of Justice of the European Union. On December 16, 2015, the European Court resolved the appeal and annulled the Commission’s Decision. The European Commission did not appeal the judgment, but on March 17, 2017, the European Commission again adopted its original decision to impose on the eleven lines original areas, the same fine previously imposed, amounting to a total of € 776,465,000 Euros. In the case of LAN Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. imposed the same fine mentioned above. On May 31, 2017 Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. requested the annulment of this Decision to the General Court of the European Union. We presented our defense in December 2017. On July 12, 2019, we participated in a hearing before the European Court of Justice in which we confirmed our request for annulment of the decision or a reduction in the amount of the fine instead. On March 30, 2022, the European Court issued its ruling and reduced the amount of our fine from € 8,220,000 Euros to € 2,240,000 Euros. This ruling can be appealed by both parties before June 15, 2022. Likewise, on December 17, 2020, the European Commission had presented a proof of claim for the total amount of the fine of € 8,220,000 Euros before the Court of New York dealing with the financial reorganization procedure requested by LATAM Airlines Group, S.A. and LAN Cargo, S.A. (Chapter 11) in May 2020. The amount of this claim could be modified subject to the eventual appeal of the ruling of the European Court. The procedural stage as of March 31, 2022 is described in Note 30 in section 2 judgments received by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

NOTE 21 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Deferred revenues (1)(2)   2,327,971    2,273,137    474,328    512,056    2,802,299    2,785,193 
Sales tax   9,132    3,870    -    -    9,132    3,870 
Retentions   43,938    31,509    -    -    43,938    31,509 
Other taxes   5,012    4,916    -    -    5,012    4,916 
Other sundry liabilities   25,996    19,144    -    -    25,996    19,144 
Total other non-financial liabilities   2,412,049    2,332,576    474,328    512,056    2,886,377    2,844,632 

 

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Deferred Income Movement

 

     
       Deferred income                 
               Loyalty                 
               program                 
   Initial   (1)       (Award   Expiration of   Translation   Others   Final 
   balance   Recognition   Use   and redeem)   tickets   Difference   provisions   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                 
From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   2,738,888    415,863    (589,338)   (53,006)   (586)   30,476    2,536    2,544,833 
From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   2,544,833    3,757,729    (3,464,007)   40,915    (113,641)   17,100    2,264    2,785,193 
Del 1 de enero al 31 de March de 2022 (Unaudited)   2,785,193    1,848,634    (1,824,312)   (41,718)   (52,818)   80,985    6,335    2,802,299 

 

(1)The balance includes mainly, deferred income for services not provided as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; and for the frequent flyer LATAM Pass program.

 

LATAM Pass is LATAM’s frequent flyer program that allows rewarding the preference and loyalty of its customers with multiple benefits and privileges, through the accumulation of miles or points that can be exchanged for tickets or for a varied range of products and services. Clients accumulate miles or LATAM Pass points every time they fly in LATAM and other connections associated with the program, as well as buy in stores or use the services of a vast network of companies that have agreements with the program around the world.

 

(2)As of March 31, 2022, Deferred Income includes ThUS $ 43,604 corresponding to the balance to be accrued from the committed compensation from Delta Air Lines, Inc., which is recognized in Income Statement, based on the estimation of differentials of income, until the implementation of the strategic alliance. During the period, the Company has recognized ThUS $ 14,520 for this concept.

 

Additionally, the Company maintains a balance of ThUS $ 29,507 in the Trade accounts payable item of the Statement of Financial Position, corresponding to the compensation of costs to be incurred.

 

NOTE 22 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Retirements payments   41,764    35,075 
Resignation payments   6,508    5,817 
Other obligations   16,155    15,341 
Total liability for employee benefits   64,427    56,233 

 

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(a)The movement in retirements and resignation payments and other obligations:

 

       Increase
(decrease)
                 
   Opening   current
service
   Benefits   Actuarial
(gains)
   Currency   Closing 
   balance   provision   paid   losses   translation   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                         
From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   74,116    (6,955)   (1,561)   4,096    (1,622)   68,074 
From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   68,074    (4,436)   (3,575)   5,922    (9,752)   56,233 
From January 1 to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   56,233    10,410    (1,193)   (4,424)   3,401    64,427 

 

The principal assumptions used in the calculation to the provision in Chile, are presented below:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
  2022   2021 
  Unaudited 
Assumptions    
Discount rate   6.30%   3.25%
Expected rate of salary increase   3.00%   3.00%
Rate of turnover   5.14%   5.14%
Mortality rate   RV-2014    RV-2014 
Inflation rate   4.07%   3.00%
Retirement age of women   60    60 
Retirement age of men   65    65 

 

The discount rate corresponds to the 20 years Central Bank of Chile Bonds (BCP). The RV-2014 mortality tables correspond to those established by the Commission for the Financial Market of Chile and; for the determination of the inflation rates; the market performance curves of BCU Central Bank of Chile papers have been used and BCP long term at the scope date.

 

The calculation of the present value of the defined benefit obligation is sensitive to the variation of some actuarial assumptions such as discount rate, salary increase, rotation and inflation.

 

The sensitivity analysis for these variables is presented below:

 

   Effect on the liability 
   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Discount rate        
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   (3,174)   (2,642)
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   3,556    2,959 
           
Rate of wage growth          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   3,424    2,849 
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   (3,135)   (2,613)

 

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(b)The liability for short-term:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Profit-sharing and bonuses (*)   16,385    58,153 

 

(*)Accounts payables to employees (Note 19 letter b)

 

The participation in profits and bonuses related to an annual incentive plan for achievement of certain objectives.

 

(c)Employment expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Salaries and wages   233,314    195,138 
Short-term employee benefits   24,290    20,550 
Other personnel expenses   26,649    18,621 
Total   284,253    234,309 

 

NOTE 23 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, NON-CURRENT

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Aircraft and engine maintenance   172,163    276,816 
Fleet (JOL)   124,387    124,387 
Airport and Overflight Taxes   28,821    26,321 
Provision for vacations and bonuses   15,331    14,545 
Other sundry liabilities   32,526    30,357 
Total accounts payable, non-current   373,228    472,426 

 

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NOTE 24 - EQUITY

 

(a)Capital

 

The Company’s objective is to maintain an appropriate level of capitalization that enables it to ensure access to the financial markets for carrying out its medium and long-term objectives, optimizing the return for its shareholders and maintaining a solid financial position.

 

The paid capital of the Company at March 31, 2022 amounts to ThUS$ 3,146,265 divided into 606,407,693 common stock of a same series (ThUS$ 3,146,265 divided into 606,407,693 shares as of December 31, 2021), a single series nominative, ordinary character with no par value. There are no special series of shares and no privileges. The form of its stock certificates and their issuance, exchange, disablement, loss, replacement and other similar circumstances, as well as the transfer of the shares, is governed by the provisions of Corporations Law and its regulations.

 

(b)Subscribed and paid shares

 

The following table shows the movement of authorized and fully paid shares previously described above:

 

Movement fully paid shares                
                 
       Movement   Cost of
issuance
     
       value
of shares
   and
placement
   Paid- in 
   No of   (1)   of shares (2)   Capital 
   shares   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 
Paid shares as of January 1, 2021   606,407,693    3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 
There are no movements of shares paid during the 2021 period   -    -    -    - 
Paid shares as of December 31, 2021   606,407,693    3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 
                     
Paid shares as of January 1, 2022   606,407,693    3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 
There are no movements of shares paid during the 2022 period   -    -    -    - 
Paid shares as of March 31, 2022   606,407,693    3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 

 

(1)Amounts reported represent only those arising from the payment of the shares subscribed.

 

(2)Decrease of capital by capitalization of reserves for cost of issuance and placement of shares established according to Extraordinary Shareholder´s Meetings, where such decreases were authorized.

 

(c)Treasury stock

 

At December 31, 2021, the Company held no treasury stock, the remaining of ThUS$ (178) corresponds to the difference between the amount paid for the shares and their book value, at the time of the full right decrease of the shares which held in its portfolio.

 

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(d)Reserve of share- based payments

 

Movement of Reserves of share- based payments:

 

       Stock     
   Opening   option   Closing 
Periods  balance   plan   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   37,235    287    37,522 
From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   37,522    (287)   37,235 
From January 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   37,235    -    37,235 

 

These reserves are related to the “Share-based payments” explained in Note 33.

 

(e)Other sundry reserves

 

Movement of Other sundry reserves:

 

       Transactions         
Periods  Opening
balance
   with
non-controlling
interest
   Legal
reserves
   Closing
balance
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   2,452,019    (3,383)   (51)   2,448,585 
From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   2,448,585    -    (487)   2,448,098 
From January 1 to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   2,448,098    -    -    2,448,098 

 

Balance of Other sundry reserves comprise the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Higher value for TAM S.A. share exchange (1)   2,665,692    2,665,692 
Reserve for the adjustment to the value of fixed assets (2)   2,620    2,620 
Transactions with non-controlling interest (3)   (216,656)   (216,656)
Others   (3,558)   (3,558)
Total   2,448,098    2,448,098 

 

(1)Corresponds to the difference between the value of the shares of TAM S.A., acquired by Sister Holdco S.A. (under the Subscriptions) and by Holdco II S.A. (by virtue of the Exchange Offer), which is recorded in the declaration of completion of the merger by absorption, and the fair value of the shares exchanged by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. as of June 22, 2012.

(2)Corresponds to the technical revaluation of the fixed assets authorized by the Commission for the Financial Market in the year 1979, in Circular No. 1529. The revaluation was optional and could be made only once; the originated reserve is not distributable and can only be capitalized.

(3)The balance as of March 31, 2022 corresponds to the loss generated by: Lan Pax Group S.A. e Inversiones Lan S.A. in the acquisition of shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. for ThUS $ (3,480) and ThUS $ (20), respectively; the acquisition of TAM S.A. of the minority interest in Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. for ThUS $ (885), the acquisition of Inversiones Lan S.A. of the minority participation in Aires Integra Regional Airlines S.A. for an amount of ThUS $ (2) and the acquisition of a minority stake in Aerolane S.A. by Lan Pax Group S.A. for an amount of ThUS $ (21,526) through Holdco Ecuador S.A. (3) The loss due to the acquisition of the minority interest of Multiplus S.A. for ThUS $ (184,135) (see Note 1), (4) and the acquisition of a minority interest in Latam Airlines Perú S.A through Latam Airlines Group S.A for an amount of ThUS $ (3,225) and acquisition of the minority stake in LAN Argentina S.A. and Inversora Cordillera through Transportes Aéreos del Mercosur S.A. for an amount of ThUS $ (3,383).

 

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(f) Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income.

 

Movement of Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income:

 

           Gains
(Losses)
   Actuarial
gain
     
   Currency   Cash flow   on change
on value
   or loss on
defined
     
   translation   hedging   of time value   benefit plans     
   reserve   reserve   of options   reserve   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2021   (3,790,513)   (60,941)   -    (25,985)   (3,877,439)
Increase (decrease) due to application                         
of new accounting standards   -    380    (380)   -    - 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2021   (3,790,513)   (60,561)   (380)   (25,985)   (3,877,439)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI   -    (3,244)   2,639    -    (605)
Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss   -    1,419    (489)   -    930 
Deferred tax   -    318    -    -    318 
Actuarial reserves                         
by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    4,096    4,096 
Deferred tax actuarial IAS                         
by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    (1,099)   (1,099)
Translation difference subsidiaries   1,146    (1,585)   -    -    (439)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   (3,789,367)   (63,653)   1,770    (22,988)   (3,874,238)
                          
Opening balance as of April 1, 2021   (3,789,367)   (63,653)   1,770    (22,988)   (3,874,238)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI   -    42,846    (26,331)   -    16,515 
Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss   -    (18,060)   6,998    -    (11,062)
Deferred tax   -    (376)   -    -    (376)
Actuarial reserves                         
by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    5,921    5,921 
Deferred tax actuarial IAS                         
by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    (1,683)   (1,683)
Translation difference subsidiaries   17,208    853    -    -    18,061 
Closing balance as of December 31, 2021  (Unaudited)   (3,772,159)   (38,390)   (17,563)   (18,750)   (3,846,862)
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   (3,772,159)   (38,390)   (17,563)   (18,750)   (3,846,862)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI   -    6,529    3,195    -    9,724 
Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss   -    (8,889)   3,444    -    (5,445)
Deferred tax   -    (600)   -    -    (600)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    (4,424)   (4,424)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    203    203 
Translation difference subsidiaries   (116,776)   1,762    -    -    (115,014)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022  (Unaudited)   (3,888,935)   (39,588)   (10,924)   (22,971)   (3,962,418)

 

(f.1)Cumulative translate difference

 

These are originated from exchange differences arising from the translation of any investment in foreign entities (or Chilean investment with a functional currency different to that of the parent), and from loans and other instruments in foreign currency designated as hedges for such investments. When the investment (all or part) is sold or disposed and a loss of control occurs, these reserves are shown in the consolidated statement of income as part of the loss or gain on the sale or disposal. If the sale does not involve loss of control, these reserves are transferred to non-controlling interests.

 

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(f.2)Cash flow hedging reserve

 

These are originate from the fair value valuation at the end of each period of the outstanding derivative contracts that have been defined as cash flow hedges. When these contracts expire, these reserves should be adjusted, and the corresponding results recognized.

 

(f.3)Reserves of actuarial gains or losses on defined benefit plans

 

Correspond to the increase or decrease in the obligation present value for defined benefit plan due to changes in actuarial assumptions, and experience adjustments, which are the effects of differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and the actual event.

 

(g)Retained earnings/(losses)

 

Movement of Retained earnings/(losses):

 

       Result         
   Opening   for the       Closing 
Periods  balance   year   Dividends   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   (4,193,615)   (430,867)   -    (4,624,482)
From April 1 to December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)   (4,624,482)   (4,216,624)   -    (8,841,106)
From January 1 to March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   (8,841,106)   (380,073)   -    (9,221,179)

 

(h)Dividends per share

 

During the Period 2022 and year 2021 no dividend was paid.

 

NOTE 25 - REVENUE

 

The detail of revenues is as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Passengers   1,486,239    496,979 
Cargo   430,698    345,221 
Total   1,916,937    842,200 

 

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NOTE 26 - COSTS AND EXPENSES BY NATURE

 

(a)Costs and operating expenses

 

The main operating costs and administrative expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Aircraft fuel   750,570    265,603 
Other rentals and landing fees (*)   224,445    166,209 
Aircraft rentals (**)   69,608    - 
Aircraft maintenance   155,544    102,455 
Commissions   28,559    14,954 
Passenger services   33,354    15,790 
Other operating expenses   258,608    176,368 
Total   1,520,688    741,379 

 

(*)Lease expenses are included within this amount (See Note 2.21)

(**)Beginning on second quarter 2021, the Company amended its Aircraft Lease Contracts which included lease payment based on Power by the Hour (PBH) at the beginning of the contract and then switches to fixed-rent payments. A right of use asset and a lease liability was recognized as result of those amendments at the date of modification of the contract, even if they initially have a variable payment period. As a result of the application of the lease accounting policy, the right of use assets continues to be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease from the contract modification date. The expenses for the year include both: the lease expense for variable payments (Aircraft Rentals) as well as the expenses resulting from the amortization of the right of use assets from the beginning of the contract (included in the Depreciation line, letter b)) and interest from the lease liability (included in Lease Liabilities, letter c)).

 

   For the Period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Payments for leases of low-value assets   6,567    5,526 
Total   6,567    5,526 

 

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(b)Depreciation and amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization are detailed below:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Depreciation (*)   279,588    280,723 
Amortization   12,657    12,486 
Total   292,245    293,209 

 

(*)Included within this amount is the depreciation of the Properties, plants and equipment (See Note 16 (a)) and the maintenance of the aircraft recognized as assets by right of use. The maintenance cost amount included in the depreciation line for the period ended March 31, 2022 is ThUS $ 106,554, ThUS $ 71,083 for the same 2021 period.

 

(c)Financial costs

 

The detail of financial costs is as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Bank loan interest   207,502    133,340 
Financial leases   9,072    8,534 
Lease liabilities   34,242    39,217 
Other financial instruments   8,583    12,556 
Total   259,399    193,647 

 

Costs and expenses by nature presented in this Note plus the Employee expenses disclosed in Note 22, are equivalent to the sum of cost of sales, distribution costs, administrative expenses, other expenses and financing costs presented in the consolidated statement of income by function.

 

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(d)Restructuring activities expenses

 

The Restructuring activities expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Fair value adjustment of fleet available for sale   -    45,650 
Rejection of aircraft lease contract   -    17,467 
Rejection of IT contracts   1,222    - 
Employee restructuring plan (*)   4,757    6,210 
Legal advice   56,385    14,953 
Renegotiation of fleet contracts   (15,338)   - 
Others   724    7,242 
Total   47,750    91,522 

 

(*)See note 2.1, letter c.

 

NOTE 27 - OTHER INCOME, BY FUNCTION

 

Other income, by function is as follows:

 

   For the Period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Tours   5,646    991 
Aircraft leasing   660    2,621 
Customs and warehousing   5,908    6,341 
Maintenance   2,676    4,240 
Income from non-airlines products Latam Pass   11,634    8,479 
Other miscellaneous income (*)   15,570    48,292 
Total   42,094    70,964 

 

(*)Included within this amount is ThUS$14,520 of 2022 and ThUS$45,231 of 2021 corresponding to the compensation of Delta Air Lines Inc for the JBA signed in 2019.

 

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NOTE 28 - FOREIGN CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES

 

The functional currency of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is the US dollar, also it has subsidiaries whose functional currency is different to the US dollar, such as the chilean peso, argentine peso, colombian peso, brazilian real and guaraní.

 

The functional currency is defined as the currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates and in each entity and all other currencies are defined as foreign currency.

 

Considering the above, the balances by currency mentioned in this Note correspond to the sum of foreign currency of each of the entities that make LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

Following are the current exchange rates for the US dollar, on the dates indicated:

 

   As of
March 31,
   As of
December 31,
 
   2022   2021   2020   2019 
   Unaudited             
                 
Argentine peso   110.94    102.75    84.14    59.83 
Brazilian real   4.73    5.57    5.18    4.01 
Chilean peso   787.98    844.69    710.95    748.74 
Colombian peso   3,760.71    4,002.52    3,421.00    3,271.55 
Euro   0.90    0.88    0.81    0.89 
Australian dollar   1.33    1.38    1.30    1.43 
Boliviano   6.86    6.86    6.86    6.86 
Mexican peso   19.89    20.53    19.93    18.89 
New Zealand dollar   1.44    1.46    1.39    1.49 
Peruvian Sol   3.67    3.98    3.62    3.31 
Uruguayan peso   41.06    44.43    42.14    37.24 

 

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Foreign currency

 

The foreign currency detail of balances of monetary items in current and non-current assets is as follows:

 

   As of   As of  
  March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents   232,235    262,886 
Argentine peso   6,283    6,440 
Brazilian real   11,871    9,073 
Chilean peso   12,370    9,759 
Colombian peso   3,310    4,745 
Euro   12,112    7,099 
U.S. dollar   159,092    195,264 
Other currency   27,197    30,506 
           
Other financial assets, current   14,741    12,728 
Argentine peso   4    4 
Brazilian real   5    4 
Chilean peso   5,097    4,440 
Colombian peso   121    111 
Euro   2,572    1,720 
U.S. dollar   5,718    5,242 
Other currency   1,224    1,207 

 

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   As of   As of 
Current assets  March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Other non - financial assets, current   19,610    34,613 
Argentine peso   3,238    5,715 
Brazilian real   1,574    1,488 
Chilean peso   1,055    20,074 
Colombian peso   184    121 
Euro   1,959    1,936 
U.S. dollar   351    1,106 
Other currency   11,249    4,173 
           
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   151,721    156,824 
Argentine peso   12,239    6,850 
Brazilian real   23,245    53 
Chilean peso   28,123    47,392 
Colombian peso   919    455 
Euro   11,801    24,143 
U.S. dollar   44,557    56,676 
Other currency   30,837    21,255 
           
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   1,279    502 
Chilean peso   27    19 
U.S. dollar   1,252    483 
           
Tax current assets   11,417    8,674 
Argentine peso   298    322 
Brazilian real   2    47 
Chilean peso   731    681 
Colombian peso   1,949    1,618 
Euro   81    70 
U.S. dollar   404    406 
Peruvian sun   7,074    4,450 
Other currency   878    1,080 
           
Total current assets   431,003    476,227 
Argentine peso   22,062    19,331 
Brazilian real   36,697    10,665 
Chilean peso   47,403    82,365 
Colombian peso   6,483    7,050 
Euro   28,525    34,968 
U.S. Dollar   211,374    259,177 
Other currency   78,459    62,671 

 

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   As of   As of 
Non-current assets  March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Other financial assets, non-current   12,115    10,700 
Brazilian real   3,810    3,326 
Chilean peso   68    62 
Colombian peso   256    231 
Euro   3,497    2,384 
U.S. dollar   2,287    2,524 
Other currency   2,197    2,173 
           
Other non - financial assets, non-current   9,362    12,197 
Argentine peso   31    32 
Brazilian real   6,843    6,924 
U.S. dollar   1,056    5,241 
Other currency   1,432    - 
           
Accounts receivable, non-current   4,073    3,985 
Chilean peso   4,073    3,985 
           
Deferred tax assets   5,798    6,720 
Colombian peso   4,119    4,717 
U.S. dollar   128    10 
Other currency   1,551    1,993 
           
Total  non-current assets   31,348    33,602 
Argentine peso   31    32 
Brazilian real   10,653    10,250 
Chilean peso   4,141    4,047 
Colombian peso   4,375    4,948 
Euro   3,497    2,384 
U.S. dollar   3,471    7,775 
Other currency   5,180    4,166 

 

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The foreign currency detail of balances of monetary items in current liabilities and non-current is as follows:

 

   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Current liabilities  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
                 
Other financial liabilities, current   185,593    179,777    182,017    177,471 
Argentine peso   1    1    -    - 
Brazilian real   323    31    -    210 
Chilean peso   156,435    135,431    175,580    159,541 
Euro   313    259    358    184 
U.S. dollar   28,382    43,919    6,003    17,460 
Other currency   139    136    76    76 
                     
Trade and other accounts payables, current   1,584,376    1,317,418    63,677    50,312 
Argentine peso   253,406    234,358    781    2,335 
Brazilian real   108,127    70,523    146    653 
Chilean peso   390,889    280,405    50,966    44,438 
Colombian peso   37,303    7,673    238    1,134 
Euro   132,115    134,146    1,189    887 
U.S. dollar   551,087    472,800    442    73 
Peruvian sol   8,361    2,487    3,065    310 
Mexican peso   9,069    11,297    34    29 
Pound sterling   37,726    45,096    2,244    86 
Uruguayan peso   1,056    775    29    58 
Other currency   55,237    57,858    4,543    309 
                     
Accounts payable to related entities, current   30    57    -    - 
Chilean peso   7    6    -    - 
U.S. dollar   23    51    -    - 
                     
Other provisions, current   -    -    -    4,980 
Chilean peso   -    -    -    25 
Other currency   -    -    -    4,955 

 

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   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Current liabilities  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
                 
Other non-financial                
liabilities, current   38,392    29,057    -    - 
Argentine peso   2,016    1,604    -    - 
Brazilian real   400    859    -    - 
Chilean peso   8,557    1,332    -    - 
Colombian peso   440    941    -    - 
Euro   3,983    1,375    -    - 
U.S. dollar   22,704    21,174    -    - 
Other currency   292    1,772    -    - 
                     
Total current liabilities   1,808,609    1,526,331    252,133    232,763 
Argentine peso   255,423    235,963    781    2,335 
Brazilian real   109,068    71,413    146    863 
Chilean peso   555,888    417,174    226,574    204,004 
Colombian peso   37,743    8,614    238    1,134 
Euro   136,411    135,780    1,547    1,071 
U.S. dollar   602,196    537,944    6,445    17,533 
Other currency   111,880    119,443    16,402    5,823 

 

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   More than 1 to 3 years   More than 3 to 5 years   More than 5 years 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Non-current liabilities  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
                         
Other financial liabilities, non-current   13,265    33,205    15,436    15,375    393,509    359,623 
Chilean peso   2,138    1,512    1,540    896    389,869    355,636 
Brazillian real   23    86    -    -    -    - 
Euro   66    135         90    -    - 
U.S. dollar   10,979    31,413    13,896    14,389    3,640    3,987 
Other currency   59    59    -    -    -    - 
                               
Accounts payable, non-current   65,617    114,097    1,518    1,451    390    342 
Chilean peso   47,630    41,456    1,518    1,451    390    342 
U.S. dollar   16,581    71,339    -    -    -    - 
Other currency   1,406    1,302    -    -    -    - 
                               
Other provisions, non-current   57,605    49,420    -    -    -    - 
Argentine peso   1,449    1,074    -    -    -    - 
Brazillian real   35,384    27,532    -    -    -    - 
Colombian peso   259    255    -    -    -    - 
Euro   10,685    10,820    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   9,828    9,739    -    -    -    - 
                               
Provisions for                              
employees benefits, non-current   52,724    44,816    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   52,724    44,816    -    -    -    - 
                               
Total non-current liabilities   189,211    241,538    16,954    16,826    393,899    359,965 
Argentine peso   1,449    1,074    -    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   35,407    27,618    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   102,492    87,784    3,058    2,347    390,259    355,978 
Colombian peso   259    255    -    -    -    - 
Euro   10,751    10,955    -    90    -    - 
U.S. dollar   37,388    112,491    13,896    14,389    3,640    3,987 
Other currency   1,465    1,361    -    -    -    - 

 

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   As of   As of 
General summary of foreign currency:  March 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Total assets   462,351    509,829 
Argentine peso   22,093    19,363 
Brazilian real   47,350    20,915 
Chilean peso   51,544    86,412 
Colombian peso   10,858    11,998 
Euro   32,022    37,352 
U.S. dollar   214,845    266,952 
Other currency   83,639    66,837 
           
Total liabilities   2,660,806    2,377,423 
Argentine peso   257,653    239,372 
Brazilian real   144,621    99,894 
Chilean peso   1,278,271    1,067,287 
Colombian peso   38,240    10,003 
Euro   148,709    147,896 
U.S. dollar   663,565    686,344 
Other currency   129,747    126,627 
           
Net position          
Argentine peso   (235,560)   (220,009)
Brazilian real   (97,271)   (78,979)
Chilean peso   (1,226,727)   (980,875)
Colombian peso   (27,382)   1,995 
Euro   (116,687)   (110,544)
U.S. dollar   (448,720)   (419,392)
Other currency   (46,108)   (59,790)

 

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NOTE 29 - EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share  2022   2021 
   Unaudited 
Earnings / (loss) attributable to    
owners of the parent (ThUS$)   (380,073)   (430,867)
           
Weighted average number          
of shares, basic   606,407,693    606,407,693 
           
Basic earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   (0.62676)   (0.71052)

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share  2022   2021 
   Unaudited 
Earnings / (loss) attributable to    
owners of the parent (ThUS$)   (380,073)   (430,867)
           
Weighted average number          
of shares, basic   606,407,693    606,407,693 
           
Weighted average number          
of shares, diluted   606,407,693    606,407,693 
           
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   (0.62676)   (0.71052)

 

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NOTE 30 – CONTINGENCIES

 

I.Lawsuits

 

1)Lawsuits filed by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

Fidelidade Viagens e Turismo

 

 

Fazenda Pública do Município de São Paulo.

 

1004194-37.2018.8.26.0053 (EF 1526893-48.2018.8.26.0090)

 

This is a voidance action appealing the charges for violations and fines (67.168.795 / 67.168.833 / 67.168.884 / 67.168.906 / 67.168.914 / 67.168.965). We are arguing that numbers are missing from the ISS calculation base since the company supposedly made improper deductions.

 

The lawsuit was assigned on January 31, 2018. That same day, a decision was rendered suspending the charges without any bond. The municipality filed an appeal against this decision on April 30, 2018. On November 11, 2019 there was a totally favorable decision for Tam Viagens S.A. The court issued a ruling in favor of Tam Viagens S/A on June 24, 2021. Municipio filed a special appeal that was denied by the STJ. We must await a decision of Municipio about a new appeal.

 

121,212

                     

LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A., LATAM Airlines Perú S.A., Latam-Airlines Ecuador S.A., LAN Cargo S.A., TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. and 32 affiliates

 

 

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York

 

 

Case No. 20-11254

 

  LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A., LATAM Airlines Peru S.A., LATAM Airlines Ecuador S.A., LAN Cargo S.A., TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. and 32 subsidiaries began a reorganization in the United States of America according to Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the U.S. Code. They filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 protection (the “Chapter 11 Procedure”) that granted an automatic foreclosure suspension for at least 180 days.   On May 26, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and 28 subsidiaries (the “Initial Debtors”) individually filed a voluntary reorganization petition with U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York according to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On July 7 and 9, 2020, 9 additional affiliated debtors (the “Subsequent Debtors,” and together with the Initial Debtors, the “Debtors”), including TAM Linhas Aereas S.A., filed a voluntary reorganization petition with the Court according to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The cases are pending a decision by Judge James L. Garrity, Jr., of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”), and they are being administrated jointly under case number 20-11254. On September 18, 2020, the Debtors received approval of the amendment to the Debtor-in-Possession (“DIP”) financing proposal filed September 17, 2020 with the Bankruptcy Court. On October 18, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Borrower’s petition for certain additional DIP funding, called “Tranche B.” On November 26, 2021, the Debtors submitted a joint reorganization plan together with an informational statement. On March 15, 2022, the Court approved the amendment and the new consolidated text of the DIP Loan Agreement between LATAM and its creditors as well as the Backstop Commitment Agreements in support of the reorganization and financing plan proposed by LATAM and some of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. On March 24, 2022, the Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and some other creditors filed a notice appealing the ruling on the Backstop Commitment Agreements with the Bankruptcy Court, which was also done by the Ad Hoc Group and Banco Estado on March 25, 2022 and by Columbus Hill on April 5, 2022. Judge Garrity approved the Disclosure Statement on March 21, 2022. The decision provides that the information submitted by LATAM in the proceedings suffices to begin the voting by creditors on the Reorganization Plans submitted to the Court on November 26, 2021. So, the process of requesting votes on the Reorganization Plan began at the end of March 2022. The voting process will run through May 2, 2022. The court set the hearing to confirm the joint reorganization plan for May 17 and 18, 2022. LATAM has continued its reconciliation of claims and filing of objections. LATAM is also continuing to evaluate its contracts and has rejected some of them. The review of its fleet obligations continues, and it is seeking acceptance and confirmation of its plan.   -0-

 

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Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

 

 

2° Juzgado Civil de Santiago

 

 

C-8553-2020

 

 

Request for recognition of the foreign reorganization proceeding.

 

 

On June 1, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group SA, in its capacity as foreign representative of the reorganization procedure under the rules of Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code, filed the request for recognition of the foreign reorganization proceeding as the main proceeding, pursuant to Law 20,720. On June 4, 2020, the Court issued the ruling recognizing in Chile the bankruptcy proceeding for the foreign reorganization of the company LATAM Airlines Group S.A. All remedies filed against the decision have been dismissed, so the decision is final. Currently the proceeding remains open.

 

 

-0-

                     

Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A.

 

 

Superintendencia de Sociedades

 

  -  

Request for recognition of the foreign reorganization proceeding.

 

 

On June 12, 2020, the Superintendency of Companies recognized in Colombia the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America for the Southern District of New York as a main process, under the terms of Title III of Law 1116 of 2006. On October 2, 2020, the Companies Commission of Colombia acknowledged the decision adopted September 18, 2020, by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York that approved the Debtor in Possession financing proposal submitted by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and the companies that voluntarily petitioned for Chapter 11, including the Colombian companies. The Companies Commission adopted the Cross-Border Communications Protocol on November 4, 2020. On December 14, 2020, that Commission recognized the order issued by the Bankruptcy Court on November 20, 2020 authorizing the stock issue, capital contributions and changes to the pledge agreements. On October 27, 2021, the Commission recognized the order issued by the Bankruptcy Court on October 18, 2021 approving the second proposed DIP loan submitted by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and authorizing a change in the collateral provided in the first DIP loan and the signature of a petition accessory to the DIP loan agreement. The Commission was informed on December 22, 2021 that on November 26, 2021, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. had filed a Reorganization Agreement pursuant to Chapter 11. On March 14, 2022, the Court for the Southern District of New York approved the new DIP Finance Proposal of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., which will be formalized by an amendment to the DIP Loan Agreement on April 8, 2022. On March 21, 2022, that same court approved the Disclosure Statement that describes the restructuring plan so that there can be progress in securing approval of this plan by creditors. These two new approval orders will be presented the first week of April 2022 for recognition by the Companies Commission in Colombia.

  -0-

 

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Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

LATAM Finance Limited

 

 

Grand Court of the Cayman Islands

  -  

Request for a provisional bankruptcy process.

 

  On May 26, 2020, LATAM Finance Limited submitted a request for a provisional liquidation, covered in the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America, which was accepted on May 27, 2020 by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. Currently the proceeding remains open.   -0-
                     

Peuco Finance Limited

 

 

Grand Court of the Cayman Islands

 

  -  

Request for a provisional bankruptcy process.

 

 

  On May 26, 2020, Peuco Finance Limited submitted a request for a provisional liquidation, covered in the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America, which was accepted on May 27, 2020 by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. Currently the proceeding remains open.   -0-
                     
Piquero Leasing Limited    Grand Court of the Cayman Islands    -   Request for a provisional bankruptcy process.    On July 07, 2020, Piquero Leasing Limited submitted a request for a provisional liquidation, covered in the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America, which was accepted on July 10, 2020, by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. Currently the proceeding remains open.   -0-
                     
Peuco Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On September 28, 2020, Peuco Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On October 9, 2020, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation for a period of 6 months. The lawsuit continues to be active.   -0-
                     
LATAM Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On September 28, 2020, LATAM Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On October 9, 2020, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation for a period of 6 months. The lawsuit continues to be active.   -0-
                     
 Piquero Leasing Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   Piquero Leasing Limited entered a motion to suspend the liquidation on September 28, 2020. The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands granted the motion and extended the provisional liquidation status for 6 months. The procedure continues.   -0-
                     
Peuco Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On May 13, 2021, Peuco Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On May 18, 2021, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation until October 9, 2021. The lawsuit continues to be active.   -0-

 

119

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial   Amounts Committed (*)
ThUS$
                     
LATAM Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -    A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On May 13, 2021, LATAM Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On May 18, 2021, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation until October 9, 2021. The lawsuit continues to be active.   -0-
                     
Piquero Leasing Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -    A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On May 13, 2021, Piquero Leasing Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On May 18, 2021, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation until October 9, 2021. The lawsuit continues to be active.   -0-
                     
Peuco Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On December 1, 2021, Peuco Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation, which was accepted by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. This extended the status of the provisional liquidation through April 9, 2022. The procedure continues.   -0-
                     
LATAM Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On December 1, 2021, LATAM Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation, which was accepted by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. This extended the status of the provisional liquidation through April 9, 2022. The procedure continues.     -0-
                     
Piquero Leasing Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   A petition for a provisional liquidation.   On December 1, 2021, Piquero Leasing Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation, which was accepted by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. This extended the status of the provisional liquidation through April 9, 2022. The procedure continues.   -0-

 

120

 

 

2)Lawsuits received by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. y Lan Cargo S.A.

 

European Commission.

     

Investigation of alleged infringements to free competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. On December 26th, 2007, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the instruction process against twenty five cargo airlines, including Lan Cargo S.A., for alleged breaches of competition in the air cargo market in Europe, especially the alleged fixed fuel surcharge and freight.

 

On April 14th, 2008, the notification of the European Commission was replied. The appeal was filed on January 24, 2011.

 

On May 11, 2015, we attended a hearing at which we petitioned for the vacation of the Decision based on discrepancies in the Decision between the operating section, which mentions four infringements (depending on the routes involved) but refers to Lan in only one of those four routes; and the ruling section (which mentions one single conjoint infraction).

 

On November 9th, 2010, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the imposition of a fine in the amount of THUS$9,114 (8.220.000 Euros)

 

This fine is being appealed by Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. On December 16, 2015, the European Court of Justice revoked the Commission’s decision because of discrepancies. The European Commission did not appeal the decision, but presented a new one on March 17, 2017 reiterating the imposition of the same fine on the eleven original airlines. The fine totals 776,465,000 Euros. It imposed the same fine as before on Lan Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., totaling 8.2 million Euros. On May 31, 2017 Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. filed a petition with the General Court of the European Union seeking vacation of this decision. We presented our defense in December 2017. On July 12, 2019, we attended a hearing before the European Court of Justice to confirm our petition for vacation of judgment or otherwise, a reduction in the amount of the fine. On March 30, 2022, the European Court issued its ruling and lowered the amount of our fine from KUS$9,114 (8,220,000 Euros) to ThUS$2,484 (2,240,000 Euros). This ruling may be appealed by both parties before June 15, 2022.On December 17, 2020, the European Commission had presented proof of claim for the total amount of the fine (ThUS$9.114 (€8,220,000)) to the New York Court hearing the Chapter 11 procedure petitioned by LATAM Airlines Group, S.A. and LAN Cargo, S.A. in May 2020. The amount of this claim may be modified if the European Court’s ruling is eventually appealed.

 

2,484

 

121

 

 

Company   Court  

Case Number

  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
Lan Cargo S.A. y LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  

In the High Court of Justice Chancery División (England) Ovre Romerike District Court (Norway) y Directie Juridische Zaken Afdeling Ceveil Recht (Netherlands), Cologne Regional Court (Landgerich Köln Germany).

 

      Lawsuits filed against European airlines by users of freight services in private lawsuits as a result of the investigation into alleged breaches of competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A., have been sued in court proceedings directly and/or in third party, based in England, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany.   In the case in England, mediation was held with nearly all the airlines involved in the aim of attempting to reach an agreement. It began in September 2018, and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. reached an agreement for approximately GBP 636,000. A settlement was signed in December 2018 and payment was made in January 2019. This lawsuit ended for all plaintiffs in the class action, except for one who signed a settlement for approximately GBP 222,469.63 in December 2019. The payment was made in January 2020 and concluded the entire lawsuit in England. For the case in Germany, LATAM petitioned the German Court for a suspension on the basis of the financial reorganization petitioned by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A. in the United States (Chapter 11) in May 2020. DB Barnsdale AG also filed a claim with the U.S. Court by the deadline that creditors have under Chapter 11 claims. An agreement was reached with Barnsdale AG before the Courts could rule and that ended all claims in Germany. British Airways; KLM; Martinair; Air France; Lufthansa; Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss Air filed claims with the U.S. Court. LATAM opposed these claims and the U.S. Court dismissed and voided them after a review on May 27, 2021. The two proceedings still pending in Norway and the Netherlands are in the evidentiary stages. There has been no activity in Norway since January 2014 and in the Netherlands, since February 2021. The amounts are indeterminate.   -0-
                     
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.   Federal Justice.   0008285-53.2015.403.6105   An action seeking to quash a decision and petioning for early protection in order to obtain a revocation of the penalty imposed by the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) in the investigation of cargo airlines alleged fair trade violations, in particular the fuel surcharge.   This action was filed by presenting a guaranty – policy – in order to suspend the effects of the CADE’s decision regarding the payment of the following fines: (i) ABSA: ThUS$10,438; (ii) Norberto Jochmann: ThUS$201; (iii) Hernan Merino: ThUS$ 102; (iv) Felipe Meyer:ThUS$ 102. The action also deals with the affirmative obligation required by the CADE consisting of the duty to publish the condemnation in a widely circulating newspaper. This obligation had also been stayed by the court of federal justice in this process. Awaiting CADE’s statement. ABSA began a judicial review in search of an additional reduction in the fine amount. The Judge’s decision was published on March 12, 2019, and we filed an appeal against it on March 13, 2019   10,421

 

122

 

 

Company   Court  

Case Number

  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.   Federal Justice.   0001872-58.2014.4.03.6105   An annulment action with a motion for preliminary injunction, was filed on 28/02/2014, in order to cancel tax debts of PIS, CONFINS, IPI and II, connected with the administrative process 10831.005704/2006.43   We have been waiting since August 21, 2015 for a statement by Serasa on TAM’s letter of indemnity and a statement by the Union. The statement was authenticated on January 29, 2016. A new insurance policy was submitted on March 30, 2016 with the change to the guarantee requested by PGFN. On 05/20/2016 the process was sent to PGFN, which was manifested on 06/03/2016. The Decision denied the company’s request in the lawsuit. The court (TRF3) made a decision to eliminate part of the debt and keep the other part (already owed by the Company, but which it has to pay only at the end of the process: KUS$3.686– R$ 17.467.003,82). We must await a decision on the Treasury appeal.   8,291

 

123

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Court of the Second Region.   2001.51.01.012530-0 (linked to the procces 19515.721154/2014-71, 19515.002963/2009-12)  

Ordinary judicial action brought for the purpose of declaring the nonexistence of legal relationship obligating the company to collect the Air Fund.

 

Unfavorable court decision in first instance. Currently expecting the ruling on the appeal filed by the company.

 

In order to suspend chargeability of Tax Credit a Guaranty Deposit to the Court was delivered for R$ 260.223.373,10-original amount in 2012/2013, which currently equals THUS$78,010. The court decision requesting that the Expert make all clarifications requested by the parties in a period of 30 days was published on March 29, 2016. The plaintiffs’ submitted a petition on June 21, 2016 requesting acceptance of the opinion of their consultant and an urgent ruling on the dispute. No amount additional to the deposit that has already been made is required if this case is lost.

  78,010
                     
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Internal Revenue Service of Brazil.   10880.725950/2011-05  

Compensation credits of the Social Integration Program (PIS) and Contribution for Social Security Financing (COFINS) Declared on DCOMPs.

 

  The objection (manifestação de inconformidade) filed by the company was rejected, which is why the voluntary appeal was filed. The case was assigned to the 1st Ordinary Group of Brazil’s Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) on June 8, 2015. TAM’s appeal was included in the CARF session held August 25, 2016. An agreement that converted the proceedings into a formal case was published on October 7, 2016. The amount has been reduced after some set-offs were approved by the Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil. We must wait until the due diligence is complete.  

35,039

 

 

124

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.

 

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Florida, U.S.A.

45th Civil Court of the Bogota Circuit in Colombia.

 

2013-20319 CA 01

 

The July 30th, 2012 Aerovías de Integración Recional, Aires S.A. (LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA) initiated a legal process in Colombia against Regional One INC and Volvo Aero Services LLC, to declare that these companies are civilly liable for moral and material damages caused to LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA arising from breach of contractual obligations of the aircraft HK-4107.

 

The June 20th, 2013 AIRES SA And / Or LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA was notified of the lawsuit filed in U.S. for Regional One INC and Dash 224 LLC for damages caused by the aircraft HK-4107 arguing failure of LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. customs duty to obtain import declaration when the aircraft in April 2010 entered Colombia for maintenance required by Regional One.

 

Colombia. This case is being heard by the 45th Civil Court of the Bogota Circuit in Colombia. Statements were taken from witnesses presented by REGIONAL ONE and VAS on February 12, 2018. The court received the expert opinions requested by REGIONAL ONE and VAS and given their petition, it asked the experts to expand upon their opinions. It also changed the experts requested by LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA. The case was brought before the Court on September 10, 2018 and these rulings are pending processing so that a new hearing can be scheduled. On October 31, 2018, the judge postponed the deadline for the parties to answer the objection because of a serious error brought to light by VAS regarding the translation submitted by the expert. The process has been in the judge’s chambers since March 11, 2019 to decide on replacing the damage estimation expert as requested by LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA. The one previously appointed did not take office. A petition has also been made by VAS objecting to the translation of the documents in English into Spanish due to serious mistakes, which was served to the parties in October 2018. The 45th Civil Circuit Court issued an order on August 13, 2019 that did not decide on the pending matters but rather voided all actions since September 14, 2018 and ordered the case to be referred to the 46th Civil Circuit Court according to article 121 of the General Code of Procedure. Said article says that court decisions must be rendered in no more than one (1) year as from the service of the court order admitting the claim. If that period expires without any ruling being issued, the Judge will automatically forfeit competence over the proceedings and must give the Administrative Room of the Superior Council of the Judiciary notice of that fact the next day, in addition to referring the case file to the next sitting judge in line, who will have competence and will issue a ruling in no more than 6 months. The case was sent to the 46th Civil Circuit Court on September 4, 2019, which claims that there was a competence conflict and then sent the case to the Superior Court of Bogotá to decide which court, the 45th or 46th, had to continue with the case. The Court decided that 45th Civil Circuit Court should continue with the case, so this Court on 01/15/2020 has reactivated the procedural process ordering the transfer to the parties of the objection presented by VAS for serious error of the translation to Spanish of documents provided in English. On 02/24/2020 it declares that the parties did not rule on the objection presented by VAS and requires the plaintiff to submit an expert opinion of damages corresponding to the claims of the lawsuit through its channel. Since 03/16/20 a suspension of terms is filed in Courts due to the pandemic. Judicial terms were reactivated on July 1, 2020. On September 18, 2020, an expert opinion on damages was submitted that had been requested by the Court. The Court ordered service of the ruling to the parties on December 14, 2020. The defendants, REGIONAL ONE and VAS, filed a motion for reconsideration of this decision, petitioning that the evidence of the expert opinion be eliminated because it was presented late. The motion was denied by the Court. On April 30, 2021, they petitioned for a clarification and supplement to the opinion, to which the Court agreed in a decision on May 19, 2021, giving the expert 10 business days to respond. The brief of clarification was filed June 2, 2021 and the docket was presented to the Judge on June 3, 2021. The parties were given notice of the objection on July 21, 2021 based on a serious mistake in the opinion presented by Regional One. The case entered the judgment phase on August 5, 2021. On October 7, 2021, the Court set a date for the instruction and judgment hearing, which will be February 3, 2022. Regional One, the defendant, filed a petition for reconsideration on October 13, 2021 that had not been decided on the date of this report. The claim was withdrawn on January 11, 2022 because the matter had been settled before the Bankruptcy Court hearing the Chapter 11 claim. The Court decreed the end of the proceedings because the claims were withdrawn in a ruling issued January 19, 2022. On January 21, 2022, VAS submitted a remedy of reconsideration and, alternatively, an appeal against the interim decision because it did not order costs to be paid to it. The parties were given notice to present a response between February 2 and 4, 2022.

 

9,500

 

 

125

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
               

Florida. On June 4, 2019, the State Court of Florida allowed REGIONAL ONE to add a new claim against LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA for default on a verbal contract. Given the new claim, LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA petitioned that the Court postpone the trial to August 2019 to have the time to investigate the facts alleged by REGIONAL ONE to prove a verbal contract. The facts discovery phase continued, including the verbal statements of the experts of both sides, which have been taking place since March 2020. Given the Covid-19 pandemic and the suspension of trials in the County of Miami-Dade, the Court canceled the trial scheduled for June 2020. In addition, the claims against Aires have been suspended given the request for reorganization filed by LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA and some of its subsidiaries, including Aires, on May 26, 2020, under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Dash, Regional One and VAS filed unsecured claims with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court by the deadline that creditors have according to Chapter 11. On October 18, 2021, Regional One, Dash and LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA participated in a third mediation where they agreed on the terms of a global settlement. On December 16, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the global agreement and release. Therefore, Dash and Regional withdrew their claims against Aires in Florida on December 21, 2021. VAS and Regional One informed the Court of a settlement agreement between them. VAS has informally presented a modified Chapter 11 claim to LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA in the intent to claim an indemnity of USD$975,000 from LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA because of the payment for the same amount to REGIONAL ONE and payment of its attorneys’ fees in the Florida litigation. LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA has not yet responded.

   

 

126

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

  Internal Revenue Service of Brazil   10880.722.355/2014-52  

On August 19th, 2014 the Federal Tax Service issued a notice of violation stating that compensation credits Program (PIS) and the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security COFINS by TAM are not directly related to the activity of air transport.

 

  An administrative objection was filed on September 17th, 2014. A first-instance ruling was rendered on June 1, 2016 that was partially favorable. The separate fine was revoked. A voluntary appeal was filed on June 30, 2016, which is pending a decision by CARF. On September 9, 2016, the case was referred to the Second Division, Fourth Chamber, of the Third Section of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF). In September 2019, the Court rejected the appeal of the Hacienda Nacional. Hacienda Nacional filed a complaint that was denied by the Court. The final calculations of the Federal Income Tax Bureau are pending.   9,098
                     
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.   22° Civil Court of Santiago   C-29.945-2016   The Company received notice of a civil liability claim by Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. on January 18, 2017. It is represented by Mr. Jorge Enrique Said Yarur. It was filed against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for an alleged contractual default by the Company and against Ramon Eblen Kadiz, Jorge Awad Mehech, Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, directors and officers, for alleged breaches of their duties. In the case of Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, it alleges a breach, as controllers of the Company, of their duties under the incorporation agreement. LATAM has retained legal counsel specializing in this area to defend it.   The claim was answered on March 22, 2017 and the plaintiff filed its replication on April 4, 2017. LATAM filed its rejoinder on April 13, 2017, which concluded the argument stage of the lawsuit. A reconciliation hearing was held on May 2, 2017, but the parties did not reach an agreement.  The Court issued the evidentiary decree on May 12, 2017. We filed a petition for reconsideration because we disagreed with certain points of evidence. That petition was partially sustained by the Court on June 27, 2017. The evidentiary stage commenced and then concluded on July 20, 2017. Observations to the evidence must now be presented. That period expires August 1, 2017. We filed our observations to the evidence on August 1, 2017. We were served the decision on December 13, 2017 that dismissed the claim since LATAM was in no way liable. The plaintiff filed an appeal on December 26, 2017. Arguments were pled before the Santiago Court of Appeals on April 23, 2019, and on April 30, 2019, this Court confirmed the ruling of the trial court absolving LATAM. The losing party was ordered to pay costs in both cases. On May 18, 2019, Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. filed a remedy of vacation of judgment based on technicalities and on substance against the Appellate Court decision. The Appellate Court admitted both appeals on May 29, 2019 and the appeals are pending a hearing by the Supreme Court. On August 11, 2021 Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. requested the suspension of the hearing of the Appeal, after the recognition by the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago of the foreign reorganization procedure in accordance with Law No. 20,720, for the entire period that said procedure lasts, a request that was accepted by the Supreme Court.  

16,823

 

 

 

127

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

10th Jurisdiction of Federal Tax

Enforcement of Sao Paulo

 

0061196-68.2016.4.03.6182

  Tax Enforcement Lien No. 0020869-47.2017.4.03.6182 on Profit-Based Social Contributions from 2004 to 2007.   This tax enforcement was referred to the 10th Federal Jurisdiction on February 16, 2017. A petition reporting our request to submit collateral was recorded on April 18, 2017. At this time, the period is pending for the plaintiff to respond to our petition. The bond was replaced. We are waiting for the evidentiary period to begin.   32,286
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   5002912.29.2019.4.03.6100   A lawsuit disputing the debit in the administrative proceeding 16643.000085/2009-47, reported in previous notes, consisting of a notice demanding recovery of the Income and Social Assessment Tax on the net profit (SCL) resulting from the itemization of royalties and use of the TAM trademark   The lawsuit was assigned on February 28, 2019. A decision was rendered on March 1, 2019 stating that no guarantee was required. Currently, we must wait for the final decision. On 04/06/2020 TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. had a favorable decision (sentence). The National Treasury can appeal. Today, we await the final decision.   9,597
                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A

  Delegacía de Receita Federal  

10611.720630/2017-16

  This is an administrative claim about a fine for the incorrectness of an import declaration.   The administrative defensive arguments were presented September 28, 2017. The Court dismissed the Company’s appeal in August 2019. Then on September 17, 2019, Company filed a special appeal (CRSF (Higher Tax Appeals Chamber)) that is pending a decision.   18,722
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Delegacía de Receita Federal   10611.720852/2016-58   An improper charge of the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) on an import   We are currently awaiting a decision. There is no predictable decision date because it depends on the court of the government agency.   13,413

 

128

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A

 

Delegacía de Receita Federal

  16692.721.933/2017-80   The Internal Revenue Service of Brazil issued a notice of violation because TAM applied for credits offsetting the contributions for the Social Integration Program (PIS) and the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) that do not bear a direct relationship to air transport (Referring to 2012).   An administrative defense was presented on May 29, 2018. The process has become a judicial proceeding.   26,480
                     
SNEA (Sindicato Nacional das empresas aeroviárias)  

União Federal

 

0012177-54.2016.4.01.3400

  A claim against the 72% increase in airport control fees (TAT-ADR) and approach control fees (TAT-APP) charged by the Airspace Control Department (“DECEA”).   A decision is now pending on the appeal presented by SNEA.   78,818
                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A

 

União Federal

 

2001.51.01.020420-0

  TAM and other airlines filed a recourse claim seeking a finding that there is no legal or tax basis to be released from collecting the Additional Airport Fee (“ATAERO”).   A decision by the superior court is pending. The amount is indeterminate because even though TAM is the plaintiff, if the ruling is against it, it could be ordered to pay a fee.   -0-
                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A

  Delegacia da Receita Federal  

10880-900.424/2018-07

  This is a claim for a negative Legal Entity Income Tax (IRPJ) balance for the 2014 calendar year (2015 fiscal year) because set-offs were not allowed.   The administrative defensive arguments were presented March 19, 2018. An administrative decision is now pending.   14,931
                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A

  Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil  

19515-720.823/2018-11

  An administrative claim to collect alleged differences in SAT payments for the periods 11/2013 to 12/2017.   A defense was presented on November 28, 2018. The Court dismissed the Company’s appeal in August 2019. Then on September 17, 2019, Company filed a voluntary appeal (CRSF (Administrative Tax Appeals Board)) that is pending a decision.   109,584

 

129

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938832/2013-19   The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the second quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system   An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   20,451
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938834/2013-16   The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the third quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system.   An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   11,167
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938837/2013-41   The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the fourth quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system.   An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   19,970
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938838/2013-96   The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the first quarter of 2012, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   13,495

 

130

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   0012541-56.2016.5.03.0144   A class action in which the Union is petitioning that TAM be ordered to make payment of the correct calculation of Sundays and holidays.   A hearing was set for December 17, 2019. On 04/30/2020, we were notified of the unfavorable court ruling in the first instance, filing an appeal. The Court of Appeals confirmed the trial court’s decision. The case is now before the Superior Court of Labor.   14,722
                     
LATAM Airlines Argentina   Commercial Trial Court No. 15 of Buenos Aires.   11479/2012   Proconsumer and Rafaella Cabrera filed a claim citing discriminating fees charged to foreign users as compared to domestic users for services retained in Argentina.   The trial court judge dismissed Mrs. Cabrera’s claim on March 7, 2019 and sustained the motion of lack of standing entered by Proconsumer. The ruling was appealed by the plaintiff on April 8, 2019 and is pending a decision by the D Room. On July 30, 2020, the D Room ordered the General Prosecutor to appear. There has been no progress in the case since that date. The closing of LATAM Airlines Argentina, announced June 17, 2020, is pending. This case will no longer be discussed in this report.   -0-
                     
LATAM Airlines Group Argentina, Brasil, Perú, Ecuador, y TAM Mercosur.   Commercial and Civil Trial Court No. 11 of Buenos Aires.   1408/2017   Consumidores Libres Coop. Ltda. filed this claim on March 14, 2017 regarding a provision of services. It petitioned for the reimbursement of certain fees or the difference in fees charged for passengers who purchased a ticket in the last 10 years but did not use it.   Federal Commercial and Civil Trial Court No. 11 in the city of Buenos Aires. After two years of arguments on jurisdiction and competence, the claim was assigned to this court and an answer was filed on March 19, 2019. The Court ruled in favor of the defendants on March 26, 2021, denying the precautionary measure petitioned by the plaintiff. The evidentiary stage has not yet begun in this case.   -0-
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10.880.938842/2013-54   The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the third quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,790

 

131

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10.880.93844/2013-43   The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the third quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   13,468
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938841/2013-18   The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the second quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   13,374
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal de Brasil   10840.727719/2019-71   Collection of PIS / COFINS tax for the period of 2014.   We presented our administrative defense on January 11, 2020. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   38,311
                     

Latam-Airlines Ecuador S.A.

 

 

Tribunal Distrital de lo Fiscal

 

 

17509-2014-0088

 

 

An audit of the 2006 Income Tax Return that disallowed fuel expenses, fees and other items because the necessary support was not provided, according to Management.

 

  On August 6, 2018, the District Tax Claims Court rendered a decision denying the request for a refund of a mistaken payment. An appeal seeking vacation of this judgment by the Court was filed on September 5th and we are awaiting a decision by the Appellate judges. As of December 31, 2018, the attorneys believed that the probability of recovering this sum had fallen to 30%-40% because of the pressure being put by the Executive Branch on the National Court of Justice and the Judiciary in general for rulings not to affect government revenues and because the case involves differences that are based on insufficient documentation supporting the expense. Given the percentage loss (above 50%), the accounting write-off of this recovery has been carried out.  

12,505

 

 

132

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
Latam Airlines Group S.A.  

Southern District of Florida. United States District Court

 

 

19cv23965

 

 

A lawsuit filed by Jose Ramon Lopez Regueiro against American Airlines Inc. and Latam Airlines Group S.A. seeking an indemnity for damages caused by the commercial use of the Jose Marti International Airport in Cuba that he says were repaired and reconditioned by his family before the change in government in 1959.

 

  Latam Airlines Group S.A. was served this claim on September 27, 2019. LATAM Airlines Group filed a motion to dismiss on November 26, 2019. In response, a motion to suspend discovery was filed on December 23, 2019 while the Court was deciding on the motion to dismiss. On April 6, 2020 the Court issued a Temporary Suspension Order given the inability to proceed with the case on a regular basis as a result of the indefinite duration and restrictions of the global pandemic. The parties must notify the Court monthly of the possibility of moving forward. The provision is undetermined.   -0-
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

  10880.910559/2017-91  

Compensation non equate by Cofins

 

  It is about the non-approved compensation of Cofins. Administrative defense submitted (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   11,471
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

 

10880.910547/2017-67

 

 

Compensation non equate by Cofins

 

  We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,382
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910553/2017-14  

Compensation non equate by Cofins

 

  We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,103

 

133

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

10880.910555/2017-11

 

Compensation non equate by Cofins

 

We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.

 

14,363

                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

  10880.910560/2017-16   Compensation non equate by Cofins  

We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.

  12,780
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

  10880.910550/2017-81  

Compensation non equate by Cofins

  We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,970
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

  10880.910549/2017-56  

Compensation non equate by Cofins

 

We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.

  12,551
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

  10880.910557/2017-01  

Compensation non equate by Cofins

 

 

We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.

  11,439
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

  10840.722712/2020-05   Administrative trial that deals with the collection of PIS/Cofins proportionality (fiscal year 2015).   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   30,399
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

  10880.978948/2019-86   It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the 4th Quarter of 2015.  

TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020. A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.

  17,188
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

  10880.978946/2019-97   It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the 3th Quarter of 2015  

TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020. A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.

  10,415
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

Receita Federal de Brasil

 

  10880.978944/2019-06   It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the 2th Quarter of 2015   TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020. A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   11,123

 

134

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     

Latam Airlines Group S.A

 

 

23° Juzgado Civil de Santiago

 

 

C-8498-2020

 

 

Class Action Lawsuit filed by the National Corporation of Consumers and Users (CONADECUS) against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for alleged breaches of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights due to flight cancellations caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, requesting the nullity of possible abusive clauses, the imposition of fines and compensation for damages in defense of the collective interest of consumers. LATAM has hired specialist lawyers to undertake its defense.

 

 

On 06/25/2020 we were notified of the lawsuit. On 04/07/2020 we filed a motion for reversal against the ruling that declared the action filed by CONADECUS admissible, the decision is pending to date. On 07/11/2020 we requested the Court to comply with the suspension of this case, ruled by the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago, in recognition of the foreign reorganization procedure pursuant to Law No. 20,720, for the entire period that said proceeding lasts, a request that was accepted by the Court. CONADECUS filed a remedy of reconsideration and an appeal against this resolution should the remedy of reconsideration be dismissed. The Court dismissed the reconsideration on August 3, 2020, but admitted the appeal. The appeal is currently pending before the Santiago Court of Appeals. The amount at the moment is undetermined.

 

New York Case. Parallel to the lawsuit in Chile, on August 31, 2020, CONADECUS filed on appeal with U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) because of the automatic suspension imposed by Section 362 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that, among other things, prohibits the parties from filing or continuing with claims that involve a preliminary petition against the Borrowers. CONADECUS petitioned (i) for a stay of the automatic suspension to the extent necessary to continue with the class action against LATAM in Chile and (ii) for a joint hearing by the Bankruptcy Court and the Second Civil Court of Santiago in Chile (the “Chile Insolvency Court”) to hear the matters relating to the claims of CONADECUS in Chile. On December 18, 2020, the Bankruptcy Court sustained part of CONADECUS’s petition, but only to allow it to continue its appeal against the decision by the 23rd Civil Court of Santiago and solely so that the Court of Appeals can decide whether or not a stay is admissible under Chilean insolvency law. On December 31, 2020, CONADECUS petitioned to continue with its appeal against the decision by the 25th Civil Court that approved the reconciliation between AGRECU and LATAM. On February 9, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court sustained just one of the petitions of CONADECUS. As a result, they can continue their appeal against the decision by the 25th Civil Court that approved the reconciliation of AGRECU and LATAM.

 

-0-

 

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Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

                     
Latam Airlines Group S.A   23° Juzgado Civil de Santiago   C-8903-2020   Class Action Lawsuit filed by AGRECU against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for alleged breaches of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights due to flight cancellations caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, requesting the nullity of possible abusive clauses, the imposition of fines and compensation for damages in defense of the collective interest of consumers. LATAM has hired specialist lawyers to undertake its defense.   On July 7, 2020 we were notified of the lawsuit. We filed our answer to the claim on August 21, 2020. A settlement was reached with AGRECU at that hearing that was approved by the Court on October 5, 2020. On October 7, 2020, the 25th Civil Court confirmed that the decision approving the settlement was final and binding. CONADECUS filed a brief on October 4, 2020 to become a party and oppose the agreement, which was dismissed on October 5, 2020. It petitioned for an official correction on October 8, 2020 and the annulment of all proceedings on October 22, 2020, which were dismissed, costs payable by CONADECUS, on November 16, 2020 and November 20, 2020, respectively. LATAM presented reports on the implementation of the agreement on May 19, 2021 and November 19, 2021. CONADECUS still has appeals pending against these decisions. The amount at the moment is undetermined.   -0-
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal de Brasil   13074.726429/2021-41   It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the periods 07/2016 to 06/2017.   TAM filed its administrative defense. (Manifestação de Inconformidade). A decision is pending   17,088
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal de Brasil   2007.34.00.009919-3(0009850-54.2007.4.01.3400)   A lawsuit seeking to review the incidence of the Social Security Contribution taxed on 1/3 of vacations, maternity payments and medical leave for accident.   A decision is pending   68,559
                     
Tam Linhas Aéreas S/A.   Justicia Cível do Rio de Janeiro/RJ   0117185-03.2013.8.19.0001   MAIS Linhas Aéreas filed a claim seeking an indemnity for alleged loss of profit during the period when one of its aircraft was being repaired at the LATAM Technology Center in Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo.   TAM was ordered to pay an indemnity to Mais Linhas for loss of profit and moral damage, estimated to be R$48 million. Both parties appealed the decision, but the Rio de Janeiro Court has not issued a ruling on the appeals. Before any appeals decision is rendered, Mais filed a provisional enforcement petition for R$48 million. TAM appealed that petition on September 21, 2021, and presented guarantee insurance on the record to keep its accounts from being frozen.   9,811
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Delegacía da Receita Federal   13896.720385/2017-96   It is about the refund request regarding the negative balance of IRPJ, corresponding to the calendar year 2011.   Presented the defense, which was denied by RFB. TAM resource partially accepted. A decision is pending   30,876

 

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-In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at March 31, 2022, whether civil, tax, or labor, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, has made provisions, which are included in Other non-current provisions that are disclosed in Note 20.

 

-The Company has not disclosed the individual probability of success for each contingency in order to not negatively affect its outcome.

 

-Considering the returns of aircrafts and engines made through the reorganization process, in accordance with the regulations established in Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the Code of the United States of America, which allows the rejection of some contracts, the counterparties could file claims that, in the case of being admitted by the Court, could result in contingent obligations for the Company (See Note 19 b)

 

(*)The Company has reported the amounts involved only for the lawsuits for which a reliable estimation can be made of the financial impacts and of the possibility of any recovery, pursuant to Paragraph 86 of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

 

II.Governmental Investigations.

 

1) On April 6, 2019, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received notification of the resolution issued by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), which begins an investigation Role No. 2530-19 into the LATAM Pass frequent passenger program. The last activity in this investigation corresponds request for information received in May 2019.

 

2) On July 9, 2019, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received the resolution issued by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) which begins an investigation Role No. 2565-19 into the Alliance Agreement between LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and American Airlines INC. The last activity in this investigation corresponds to a summons requesting the company to provide a representative to offer a statement before the FNE, which is scheduled to take place on May 10, 2022.

 

3) On July 26, 2019, the National Consumer Service of Chile (SERNAC) issued the Ordinary Resolution No. 12,711 which proposed to initiate a collective voluntary mediation procedure on effectively informing passengers of their rights in cases of cancellation of flights or no show to boarding, as well as the obligation to return the respective boarding fees as provided by art. 133 C of the Aeronautical Code. The Company has voluntarily decided to participate in this proceeding, in which an agreement was reached on March 18, 2020, which implies the return of shipping fees from September 1, 2021, with an initial amount of ThUS$ 5,165, plus ThUS$ 565, as well as information to each passenger who has not flown since March 18, 2020, that their boarding fees are available. On January 18, 2021, the 14th Civil Court of Santiago approved the aforesaid agreement. LATAM published an abstract of the decision in nationwide newspapers in compliance with the law. LATAM began performance of the agreement on September 3, 2021.

 

4) On October 15, 2019, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received the resolution issued by the National Economic Prosecuting Authority (FNE) which begins an investigation Role N°2585-19 into the agreement between LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Delta Airlines, Inc. On August 13, 2021 FNE, Delta and LATAM reached an out-of-court agreement that put an end to this investigation. On 10/28/21, the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia approved the out-of-court agreement reached by LATAM and Delta Air Lines with the National Economic Prosecuting Authority.

 

5) LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received a resolution by the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) on February 1, 2018 beginning Investigation 2484-18 on air cargo carriage. The most recent activity Latam responded to the letter received in January 2022 on Feb 3, 2022.

 

6) LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received a resolution by the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) on August 12, 2021 beginning Investigation N° 2669-21 on compliance with condition VII Res. N° 37/2011 H. TDLC related to restrictions as to certain codeshare agreements. The last activity in this investigation corresponds to a letter submitted by LATAM on April 20, 2022 supplementing the statement by corporate representative.

 

7) On September 16, 2021, the National Consumer Service of Chile (SERNAC) issued the Ordinary Resolution No. 721 which proposed to LATAM Airlines Group S.A. a collective voluntary mediation procedure regarding the execution of solutions offered by the Company to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company decided to voluntary participate in the mediation procedure, which resulted an agreement on April 20, 2022. Pursuant the agreement, an external auditor will review the fulfillment, by the Company, of the solutions offered to customers between July 17, 2020, and September 16, 2021. Additionally, the external auditor must report to SERNAC any measure aiming to enhance customer service and implemented by the Company between the July 17, 2020, and October 13, 2022, timeframe. The implementation of the agreement will begin on May 13, 2022.

 

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NOTE 31 - COMMITMENTS

 

(a)Commitments for loans obtained

 

In relation to certain contracts committed by the Company for the financing of the Boeing 777 aircraft, which are guaranteed by Export – Import Bank of the United States of America, commencing on January 1, 2023, limits have been established for some financial indicators of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. on a consolidated basis. Under any circumstance, non-compliance of this limits, does not generate credit acceleration.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries do not have credit agreements that indicate limits to some financial indicators of the Company or the subsidiaries, with the exception of those detailed below:

 

Regarding the revolving committed credit line (“Revolving Credit Facility”) established with a consortium of twelve banks led by Citibank, with a guarantee of aircraft, engines, spare parts and supplies for a total committed amount of US $ 600 million, it includes restrictions of minimum liquidity, measured at the Consolidated Company level (with a minimum level of US $ 750 million) and individually measured for LATAM Airlines Group S.A. companies and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (with a minimum level of US $ 400 million). Compliance with these restrictions is a prerequisite for using the line; if the line is used, said restrictions must be reported quarterly, and non-compliance with these restrictions will accelerate credit. As of March 31, 2022, this line of credit is fully used.

 

On September 29, 2020 the company signed the so-called “DIP Financing”, which contemplates minimum liquidity restrictions of at least US $ 400 million at a consolidated level.

 

LATAM’s obligations to the lenders of the DIP Financing have a super administrative preference recognized under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code with respect to the other liabilities of the company and entities of its corporate group that have filed for Chapter 11 Proceedings (“Related Subsidiaries”) prior to the commencement of the Chapter 11 Proceeding.

 

In addition, in order to secure the debt under the DIP Financing, LATAM and the Related Subsidiaries granted certain guarantees, including, but not limited to, (i) in-rem guarantees to be granted over certain specified assets, such as spare engines, spare inventory, shares in certain subsidiaries (including, but not limited to, (a) a pledge over the shares owned by LATAM in LAN Cargo S.A., Inversiones Lan S.A., Lan Pax Group S.A., LATAM Travel II S.A., Technical Training Latam S.A. and Holdco I S.A., (b) pledge over the shares owned by LAN Cargo S.A. in Transporte Aéreo S.A., Inversiones Lan S.A., Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A. and Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and (c) pledge over the shares owned by Inversiones LAN S.A. in LAN Cargo S.A., Transporte Aéreo S.A., Lan Pax Group S.A., Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A., LATAM Travel Chile II S.A., Technical Training LATAM S.A. and Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A.), among others, under the laws of the jurisdictions in which they are located, (ii) personal guarantees of the Related Subsidiaries and (iii) a in-rem guarantee of general nature over the assets of LATAM and the Related Subsidiaries other than certain “Excluded Assets” comprising, among other things, the aircraft and the “Carve-Out” including, among other things, certain funds assigned for expenses of the Chapter 11 Proceedings.

 

On January 12, 2022, the company signed the “Backstop Commitment Agreement”, which contemplates as one of the causes that enables the termination of the mentioned contract, that the Debtors, at the end of any month, present a liquidity at a lower consolidated level of: (i) US$ 1.75 billion in January 2022; (ii) US$ 1.65 billion in February 2022; (iii) US$ 1.55 billion in March 2022; (iv) US$ 1.25 billion in April 2022; (v) US$ 1.2 billion in May 2022; (vi) US$1.15 billion in June 2022; (vi) US$ 1.15 billion in July 2022; (vi) US$1 billion in August 2022, or (vii) US$ 950 million in September 2022 or any month thereafter. Consolidated liquidity includes unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of LATAM and its subsidiaries and the aggregate principal amount committed and available to be drawn by LATAM and its subsidiaries (taking into account all borrowing base limitations and other restrictions on borrowing) under all revolving credit facilities, including the DIP Financing.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company is in compliance with all the financial indicators detailed above.

 

On the other hand, the financing agreements of the Company generally establish clauses regarding changes in the ownership structure and in the controller and disposition of assets (which mainly refers to significant transfers of assets).

 

Under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of voluntary bankruptcy petitions by the Debtors automatically stayed most actions against the Debtors, including most actions to collect indebtedness incurred prior to the Petition Date or to exercise control over the Debtors’ property.

 

Accordingly, counterparties are stayed from taking any actions as a result of such purported defaults. Specifically, the financing agreements of the Company generally establish that the filing of bankruptcy or similar proceedings constitute an event of default, which are unenforceable under the Bankruptcy Code. At the date of the issuance of these financial statements, the Company has not received notices of termination of financing arrangements, based on such an event of default.

 

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(b)Other commitments

 

At March 31, 2022 the Company has existing letters of credit, certificates of deposits and warranty insurance policies as follows:

 

      Value   Release 
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS$   Date 
              
Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria  Latam Airlines Perú S.A.  Forty-three letters of credit   189,890    Apr 11, 2022 
Lima Airport Partners S.R.L.  Latam Airlines Perú S.A.  Two letters of credit   1,150    Nov 30, 2022 
Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador  Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.  Four letters of credit   2,130    Aug 5, 2022 
Empresa Pública de Hidrocarburos del Ecuador EP Petroecuador  Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.  One letter of credit   1,500    Jun 20, 2022 
Aena Aeropuertos S.A.  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  Three letters of credit   1,185    Nov 15, 2022 
American Alternative Insurance Corporation  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  Thirteen letters of credit   5,285    Apr 5, 2022 
Comisión Europea  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   8,940    Mar 29, 2023 
Metropolitan Dade County  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  Seven letters of credit   3,597    Apr 30, 2022 
JFK International Air Terminal LLC.  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   2,300    Jan 27, 2023 
Servicio Nacional de Aduanas  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  Six letters of credit   1,779    Jul 30, 2022 
Isoceles  Latam Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   12,750    Aug 6, 2022 
Procon  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policy guarantee   2,590    Nov 17, 2025 
União Federal  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Five insurance policy guarantee   9,845    Feb 4, 2025 
Vara das Execuções Fiscais Estaduais Da Comarca De São Paulo.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   9,893    Apr 15, 2025 
Vara das Execuções Fiscais Estaduais Da Comarca De São Paulo.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,643    Apr 24, 2025 
Vara das Execuções Fiscais Estaduais Da Comarca De São Paulo.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,534    Jul 5, 2023 
Procon  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Seven insurance policy guarantee   11,066    Apr 6, 2022 
17a Vara Cível da Comarca da Capital de João Pessoa/PB.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   2,606    Jun 25, 2023 
14ª Vara Federal da Seção  Judiciária de Distrito Federal  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,556    May 29, 2025 
Tribunal de Justição de Rio de Janeiro.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   12,986    Aug 30, 2026 
Vara Civel Campinas SP.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,829    Jun 14, 2024 
JFK International Air Terminal LLC.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,300    Jan 25, 2023 
7ª Turma do Tribunal Regional Federal da 1ª Região.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   47,580    Apr 20, 2023 
Procon.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,005    Sep 27, 2023 
Bond Safeguard Insurance Company.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   2,700    Jul 20, 2022 
Fundacao de Protecao e Defesa do Consumidor Procon.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policy guarantee   4,731    Sep 20, 2023 
Uniao Federal  Fazenda Nacional.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   31,828    Jul 30, 2022 
Uniao Federal PGFN.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Three insurance policy guarantee   20,435    Jan 4, 2024 
Uniao Federal  Fazenda Nacional.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   2,610    Nov 16, 2025 
1° Vara de Execuções Fiscais e de Crimes contra a Ordem Trib da Com de Fortaleza.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   2,583    Dec 31, 2022 
Fundacao de Protecao e Defesa do Consumidor Procon.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   2,239    Feb 10, 2026 
Fiança TAM Linhas Aéreas x  Juiz Federal de uma das varas da Seção Judiciária de Brasília.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,824    Dec 31, 2022 
Juizo de Direito da Vara da Fazenda Publica Estadual da Comarca Da Capital do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,341    Dec 31, 2022 
Municipio Do Rio De Janeiro.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,245    Dec 30, 2022 
Vara das Execuções Fiscais Estaduais Da Comarca De São Paulo.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,216    Dec 31, 2022 
Fundacao de Protecao e Defesa do Consumidor Do Estado De São Paulo.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,124    Dec 31, 2022 
Parque De Maeterial Aeronautico Do Galeao - Pama GL.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,003    Jun 18, 2024 
Uniao Federal  Fazenda Nacional  Absa Linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  Three insurance policy guarantee   29,965    Apr 14, 2023 
Uniao Federal PGFN  Absa Linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  Two insurance policy guarantee   22,882    Oct 20, 2022 
Tribunal de Justição de São Paulo.  Absa Linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  Four insurance policy guarantee   7,895    Dec 31, 2022 
3ª  Vara Federal da Subseção Judiciária de Campinas SP  Absa Linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   2,031    Dec 31, 2022 
7ª Turma do Tribunal Regional Federal da 1ª Região  Absa Linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  One insurance policy guarantee   1,856    May 7, 2023 
          

475,447

      

 

Letters of credit related to assets for right of use are included in Note 16 Properties, plants and equipment letter (d) Additional information Properties, plants and equipment, in numeral (i) Properties, plants and equipment delivered in guarantee.

 

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NOTE 32 - TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

(a)Details of transactions with related parties as follows:

 

      Nature of
relationship with
  Country  Nature of
related parties
     
Transaction amount
with related parties
As of March 31,
 
Tax No.  Related party  related parties  of origin  transactions  Currency   2022   2021 
                   ThUS$ ThUS$ 
                   Unaudited 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde  Ltda. y CPA.  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales   CLP     9    - 
            Loans received (*)   CLP    (5,931)   - 
            Interest accrued (*)   CLP    (11,428)   (6,946)
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder  Chile  Services provided   CLP    4    3 
96.989.370-3  Rio Dulce S.A.  Related  director  Chile  Tickets sales   CLP    1    1 
Foreign  Patagonia Seafarms INC  Related  director  U.S.A  Services provided of cargo transport   US$    -    10 
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Related  director  Argentina  Real estate leases received   US$    (19)   (5)
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Common shareholder  Brazil  Services provided   BRL    2    2 
Foreign  Qatar Airways  Indirect shareholder  Qatar  Interlineal received service   US$    (5,049)   (2,015)
            Interlineal provided  service   US$    5,263    1,845 
            Services provided of handling   US$    240    227 
            Services provided / received others   US$    (222)   519 
Foreign  Delta Air Lines, Inc.  Shareholder  U.S.A  Interlineal received service   US$    (16,867)   (1,396)
            Interlineal provided  service   US$    15,774    924 
            Other   US$    700    (1)
Foreign  QA Investments Ltd  Common shareholder  Jersey Channel  (*) Loans received   US$    (7,414)   - 
         Islands   (*) Interest accrued   US$    (14,285)   (8,682)
Foreign  QA Investments 2 Ltd  Common shareholder  Jersey Channel   (*) Loans received   US$    (7,414)   - 
         Islands  (*) Interest accrued   US$    (14,285)   (8,682)
Foreign  Lozuy S.A.  Common shareholder  Uruguay  (*) Loans received   US$    (1,483)   - 
            (*) Interest accrued   US$    (2,857)   (1,736)

 

(*)Corresponding to DIP tranche C.

 

The balances of Accounts receivable and accounts payable to related parties are disclosed in Note 9.

 

Transactions between related parties have been carried out at arm’s length basis.

 

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(b)Compensation of key management

 

The Company has defined for these purposes that key management personnel are the executives who define the Company’s policies and macro guidelines and who directly affect the results of the business, considering the levels of Vice-Presidents, Chief Executives and Senior Directors.

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Remuneration     3,083    2,540 
Management fees     366    103 
Non-monetary benefits     106    108 
Short-term benefits     2,811    2,913 
Termination benefits     1,142    395 
Total      7,508    6,059 

 

NOTE 33 - SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

LP3 compensation plans (2020-2023)

 

The Company implemented a program for a group of executives, which lasts until March 2023, with a period of enforceability between October 2020 and March 2023, where the collection percentage is annual and cumulative. The methodology is an allocation, of quantity of units, where a goal of the value of the action is set.

 

The bonus is activated, if the target of the share price defined in each year is met. In case the bonus accumulates, up to the last year, the total bonus is doubled (in case the share price is activated).

 

This Compensation Plan has not yet been provisioned due to the fact that the action price required for collection is below the initial target.

 

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NOTE 34 - STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

(a)The Company has carried out non-monetary transactions mainly related to financial lease and lease liabilities, which are described in Note 18 Other financial liabilities.

 

(b)Other inflows (outflows) of cash:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Fuel hedge   5,869    - 
Hedging margin guarantees   (1,690)   (1,734)
Tax paid on bank transaction   (4,893)   (611)
Fuel derivatives premiums   -    (4,396)
Bank commissions, taxes paid and other   (4,207)   (3,919)
Guarantees   (16,458)   (435)
Court deposits   (2,437)   (4,541)
Delta Air Lines Inc. Compensation   -    - 
Total Other inflows (outflows) Operation flow   (23,816)   (15,636)
Tax paid on bank transaction   -    (83)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Investment flow   -    (83)
Other   (433)   (3,415)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Financing flow   (433)   (3,415)

 

(c)Dividends:

 

    For the period ended 
    March 31, 
    2022    2021 
    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited 
           
Latam Airlines Perú S.A. (*)   -    - 
Total dividends paid   -    - 

 

(*)Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders

 

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(d)Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:

 

   As of   Cash flows   Non cash-Flow Movements   As of 
Obligations with  December 31,   Obtainment   Payment   Interest accrued       March 31, 
financial institutions  2021   Capital   Capital   Interest   and others (*)   Reclassifications   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
                             
Loans to exporters   159,161    -    -    -    1,796        -    160,957 
Bank loans   521,838    -    -    (716)   88,751    -    609,873 
Guaranteed obligations   510,535    -    (4,131)   (3,092)   4,727    -    508,039 
Other guaranteed obligations   2,725,422    277,758    (6,049)   (6,441)   83,057    -    3,073,747 
Obligation with the public   2,253,198    -    -    -    87,816    -    2,341,014 
Financial leases   1,189,182    -    (50,518)   (6,089)   9,352    59,893    1,201,820 
Other loans   76,508    -    -    -    4,779    -    81,287 
Lease liability   2,960,638    -    (6,002)   (1,740)   118,378    (59,893)   3,011,381 
Total Obligations with financial institutions   10,396,482    277,758    (66,700)   (18,078)   398,656    -    10,988,118 

 

   As of   Cash flows   Non cash-Flow Movements   As of 
Obligations with  December 31,   Obtainment   Payment   Interest accrued       March 31, 
financial institutions  2020   Capital   Capital   Interest   and others   Reclassifications   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
                             
Loans to exporters   151,701    -    -    -    2,402    -    154,103 
Bank loans   525,273              -    -    -    2,707    -    527,980 
Guaranteed obligations   1,318,856    -    (7,776)   (8,948)   (275,313)   -    1,026,819 
Other guaranteed obligations   1,939,116    -    (7,974)   (8,680)   47,784    -    1,970,246 
Obligation with the public   2,183,407    -    -    -    32,503    -    2,215,910 
Financial leases   1,614,501    -    (2,492)   (14,975)   288,048    -    1,885,082 
Other loans   -    -    -    -    42,038    -    42,038 
Lease liability   3,121,006    -    (61,955)   (8,584)   (58,574)   -    2,991,893 
Total Obligations with financial institutions   10,853,860    -    (80,197)   (41,187)   81,595           -    10,814,071 

 

(*)During the 2022 period there were no rejections of fleet contracts, for which there is no associated amount of accrued interest and others to this concept. (ThUS$ (20,106) as of March 31, 2021).

 

(e)Advances of aircraft

 

Corresponds to the cash flows associated with aircraft purchases, which are included in the statement of consolidated cash flow, in the item Purchases of properties, plants and equipment.

 

As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no payments associated with this concept.

 

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(f)Additions of property, plant and equipment and Intangibles

 

   For the period ended 
   At March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Net cash flows from        
Purchases of property, plant and equiment   88,890    25,296 
Additions associated with maintenance   23,300    12,137 
Other additions   65,590    13,159 
Purchases of intangible assets   8,505    9,044 
Other additions   8,505    9,044 

 

(g)The net effect of the application of hyperinflation in the consolidated cash flow statement for the periods ended December 31 corresponds to:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2022   2021 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities   (178)   18,347 
Net cash flows from (used in) investment activities   125    (13,872)
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities   -    - 
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents   53    (4,475)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   -    - 

 

NOTE 35 - THE ENVIRONMENT

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A is dedicated to sustainable development, seeking to generate social, economic, and environmental value for the countries where it operates and for all its stakeholders. The company manages socio-environmental issues at a corporate level, centralized in the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Department. The company is committed to monitoring and mitigating its impact on the environment in all its ground and air operations, being a key element in the solution, and searching for alternatives to the challenges of the company and its environment.

 

Some functions of the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Department in environmental issues, in conjunction with the various areas of the company, is to ensure that environmental legal compliance is maintained in all the countries where it is present, to implement and maintain corporate environmental management, the efficient use of non-renewable resources such as aircraft fuel, the responsible disposal of its waste, and the development of programs and actions that allow it to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, seeking to generate environmental benefits, social and economic for the company and the countries where it operates.

 

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LATAM’s sustainability strategy launched in 2021 is based on 4 action fronts: Environmental Management System, Climate Change, Circular Economy and Shared Value, and from these, it manages different areas related to the environment. With these pillars, the company seeks to generate social, environmental, and economic value for society and business, anticipating the risks inherent in the sustainability challenges posed by the current and future scenario.

 

The aspects addressed in from each pillar of the strategy are presented below:

 

Environmental management system

 

The company is working to standardize its environmental management system at a cross-cutting level and under the same structure, this, it seeks to certify its operation under stage II of the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA), which is designed to evaluate and improve, independently, the environmental management of airlines, given that in addition to being based on the ISO 14001 standard, it involves the best practices of the industry.

 

Climate Change Management

 

To manage its carbon footprint and contribute to the protection of strategic ecosystems in the region, LATAM has set a goal to offset 50% of domestic emissions by 2030 and be carbon-neutral by 2050, for this it has focused your strategy in:

 

Efficient operation: with the implementation of LATAM Fuel Efficiency, a corporate program for the efficient use of fuel that considers initiatives in all areas of the company that have an impact on fuel consumption.

 

Sustainable Alternative Fuels (SAF): Given the importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to combat climate change in the long term, LATAM is developing a work plan focused on Brazil, which has recognized and long-standing experience in biofuels; and Chile, a country with high development potential in green hydrogen.

 

Emission compensation: LATAM has assumed a total commitment to the environment and has established different alliances that will allow it not only to acquire carbon credits for its compensation needs but also to contribute to the conservation of strategic ecosystems in the region.

 

Circular Economy

 

LATAM aims to eliminate single-use plastics before 2023 and be a zero waste to landfill group by 2027. To achieve these goals, it has reviewed its waste management to promote the circular economy within its processes, acting from materiality.

 

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Shared Value

 

In creating shared value, the Solidarity Plane program stands out, created in 2011 and with which LATAM makes its structure, connectivity, and passenger and cargo transport capacity available to society for free in South America. The program acts in three areas of action: it supports health needs, promotes the conservation of natural resources, and provides support in the event of natural disasters.

 

Within the framework of the implementation of the strategy, during 2022, the company worked on the following initiatives:

 

Recertification of the standard ISO 14001 in the cargo operation in Miami.

 

Certification of all LATAM operations under the IATA Environmental Assessment Program IEnvA in stage 1.

 

Measurement and management of the corporate carbon footprint

 

Neutralization of domestic air operations in Colombia.

 

Launching of the Vuela Neutral compensation program, aimed at corporate customers in the passenger and cargo business, allowing customers to know their emissions and choose to offset their emissions with a portfolio project evaluated by LATAM.

 

Verification of the company’s emissions under the EU-ETS and CORSIA schemes.

 

Structuring of the baseline in waste management to advance in the fulfillment of its circular economy goals.

 

Evaluation of processes for the elimination of single-use plastic in the operation.

 

Strengthening of the Solidarity Plane program.

 

The group was part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for six consecutive years, being classified as one of the most sustainable in the world. Today, LATAM does not participate in the selection because it is in the process of financial reorganization, but it continues to use the analysis as benchmarking and as a guide to implementing improvements in its processes.

 

In 2022, according to the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, LATAM was recognized as the most sustainable airline in the region and the fourth worldwide, according to this assessment, LATAM was included in the 2022 Yearbook in the Bronze category, maintaining its position as one of the best-performing companies in sustainability in the industry.

 

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NOTE 36 - EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

On April 8, 2022, as reported in essential events dated March 14 and 15, 2022, a consolidated and modified text was signed (the “Reconsolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement”) of the financing contract signed in the context of the Chapter 11 Procedure, called Super-Priority Debtor-In-Possession Term Loan Agreement, and which was in force until this date (the “Existing DIP Credit Agreement”). The New Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement for a total of US$ 3,700 million refinanced and replaces in its entirety the Existing DIP Credit Agreement, that is Tranches A, B and C, repays the pending obligations under it, extends the maturity date and includes certain reductions in fees and interest compared to the Existing DIP Credit Agreement.

 

In addition, on April 8, 2022, the initial disbursement took place under it for the amount of US$2,750 million. On April 28, 2022, an amendment to the contract was signed to extend the Scheduled Maturity Date from August 8, 2022 to October 14, 2022.

 

On May 6, 2022, LATAM informed the results of the vote on its Plan of Reorganization, which achieved sufficient support from creditors representing approximately 82% of the dollar amount of the claims affected by the Plan, and approximately 65% of the number of creditor voters of the classes affected by the Plan. These results do not include RCF claim holders, who still have until May 10, 2022 to vote.

 

After March 31, 2022 and until the date of issuance of these financial statements, there is no knowledge of other events of a financial or other nature, which significantly affect the balances or interpretation thereof.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2022, have been approved in the Ordinary Meeting Session of May 10, 2022.

 

 

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