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FORM 6 - K

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

This Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference in our automatic shelf Registration Statement on Form F-3 as amended (File No. 333-171751), to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended

 

As of February 24, 2011

 

TENARIS, S.A.

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

 

TENARIS, S.A.

46a, Avenue John F. Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F  Ö    Form 40-F     

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12G3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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The attached material is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 13a-16 and Form 6-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This report contains Tenaris's press release announcing its 2010 fourth quarter and annual results.

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Date: February 24, 2011

 

 

 

Tenaris, S.A.

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Cecilia Bilesio                    

Cecilia Bilesio

Corporate Secretary


 

 

Giovanni Sardagna

Tenaris

 1-888-300-5432

www.tenaris.com

 

 

Tenaris Announces 2010 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

 

The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on audited consolidated financial statements presented in U.S. dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board and adopted by the European Union, or IFRS. 

 

Luxembourg, February 23, 2011. - Tenaris S.A. (NYSE, Buenos Aires and Mexico: TS and MTA Italy: TEN) (“Tenaris”) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 with comparison to its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

 

 

Summary of 2010 Fourth Quarter Results

 

(Comparison with third quarter of 2010 and fourth quarter of 2009)

 

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q4 2009

Net sales (US$ million)

2,063.9

2,027.2

2%

1,847.2

12%

Operating income (US$ million)

453.8

405.1

12%

330.6

37%

Net income (US$ million)

321.2

302.7

6%

240.8

33%

Shareholders’ net income (US$ million)

320.9

304.8

5%

222.4

44%

Earnings per ADS (US$)

0.54

0.52

5%

0.38

44%

Earnings per share (US$)

0.27

0.26

5%

0.19

44%

EBITDA* (US$ million)

515.5

531.1

(3%)

459.6

12%

EBITDA margin (% of net sales)

25%

26%

 

25%

 

*EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment charges/(reversals)

 

Our sales in the fourth quarter rose 2% sequentially reflecting a limited recovery in shipments in our Projects operating segment. Shipments and sales in our Tubes operating segment declined by 1% sequentially but recorded significant year on year increases, primarily reflecting higher demand in the USA and Canada. Operating income, which included an impairment reversal of $67.3 million at our Canadian welded operations, rose 12% on a sequential basis and 37% year on year. Our net cash position (total financial debt less cash and other current investments) declined by US$195.5 million to US$275.6 million at the end of the quarter, following investments of US$286.1 million in capital expenditures, an increase of US$152.7 million in working capital and the payment of an interim dividend of US$153.5 million.


 

Summary of 2010 Annual Results

 

 

FY 2010

FY 2009

Increase/(Decrease)

Net sales (US$ million)

7,711.6

8,149.3

(5%)

Operating income (US$ million)

1,573.5

1,813.6

(13%)

Net income (US$ million)

1,141.0

1,207.6

(6%)

Shareholders’ net income (US$ million)

1,127.4

1,161.6

(3%)

Earnings per ADS (US$)

1.91

1.97

(3%)

Earnings per share (US$)

0.95

0.98

(3%)

EBITDA* (US$ million)

2,013.2

2,318.4

(13%)

EBITDA margin (% of net sales)

26%

28%

 

*EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment charges/(reversals)

 

In 2010, shipments in our Tubes operating segment rose 27% year on year led by a recovery in demand from the USA, Canada and Argentina. Net sales, however, were flat and our Tubes operating income declined reflecting lower prices and a mix with a higher proportion of welded and API products. Shipments, sales and operating income from our Projects operating segment declined heavily reflecting a strong slowdown in pipeline projects in South America. Our net cash position declined by US$400.2 million to US$275.6 million at the end of the year, following substantial investments in capital expenditures amounting to US$847.3 million and an increase in working capital of US$644.0 million. Dividends paid during the year amounted to US$401 million.

 

 

Annual Dividend Proposal

 

The board of directors proposes, for the approval of the annual general shareholders’ meeting to be

held on June 1, 2011, the payment of an annual dividend of US$0.34 per share (US$0.68 per ADS), or approximately US$401 million, which includes the interim dividend of US$0.13 per share (US$0.26 per ADS), or approximately US$153 million, paid in November, 2010. If the annual dividend is approved by the shareholders, a dividend of US$0.21 per share (US$0.42 per ADS), or approximately US$248 million will be paid on June 23, 2011, with an ex-dividend date of June 20, 2011.

 

 

Market Background and Outlook

 

In 2010, global drilling activity recovered led by substantially higher oil drilling activity in the USA and Canada. US gas drilling activity also increased driven by investments in shale and liquid rich plays and production from shale gas reached 23% of total US natural gas production in 2010. In the rest of the world, activity increased in most markets reflecting increased demand for energy, stable oil prices at attractive levels and investment in regional gas developments The international rig count, as published by Baker Hughes, surpassed pre-crisis levels in the third quarter and has continued to climb steadily since then.

 

We expect that drilling activity will continue to grow in 2011 led by increased exploration activity in Eastern Hemisphere markets, more thermal wells in Canada and higher activity in Iraq.


 

 

We estimate that apparent demand for OCTG rose 30% in 2010 compared to 2009 with the most significant increases occurring in the USA, Canada and Russia.  In 2011, we expect that demand will grow further with increases occurring in most markets. We also expect that growth in demand for premium products will be higher than that for API products. 

 

We expect that our sales will grow in all our geographical regions in 2011 and that our sales of line pipe, power generation and industrial products will increase as well as those of our OCTG products. Sales in our Projects and Others operating segments are also expected to increase. Although our selling prices are expected to rise, these increases are likely to be initially offset by increases in raw material and other costs. Accordingly, we expect that our sales and operating income will increase in 2011, compared to 2010.

 

 

 

Analysis of 2010 Fourth Quarter Results

 

Sales volume (metric tons)

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q4 2009

Tubes – Seamless

555,000

581,000

(4%)

487,000

14%

Tubes – Welded

221,000

205,000

8%

104,000

113%

Tubes – Total

776,000

786,000

(1%)

591,000

31%

Projects – Welded

65,000

39,000

67%

63,000

3%

Total

841,000

825,000

2%

654,000

29%

 

 

Tubes

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q4 2009

(Net sales - $ million)

 

 

 

 

 

North America

860.2

848.7

1%

563.8

53%

South America

271.2

320.7

(15%)

261.8

4%

Europe

206.3

161.5

28%

167.1

23%

Middle East & Africa

299.6

338.6

(12%)

414.2

(28%)

Far East & Oceania

121.8

116.0

5%

93.8

30%

Total net sales ($ million)

1,759.1

1,785.5

(1%)

1,500.6

17%

Cost of sales (% of sales)

60%

61%

 

61%

 

Operating income* ($ million)

401.0

367.6

9%

264.7

51%

Operating income (% of sales)

23%

21%

 

18%

 

*Operating income includes impairment reversals of US$67.3 million in Q4 2010

 

Net sales of tubular products and services decreased 1% sequentially due to a decrease in shipments volumes. Year on year, sales increased 17%, as a 31% increase in volumes was partially offset by an 11% decrease in average selling prices. In North America, sales rose sequentially as stable shipments in the USA and Mexico and higher shipments in Canada offset the effect of a less favourable product mix. In South America, sales on a sequential basis were affected by lower shipments to Venezuela. In Europe, sales increased sequentially due to higher demand for mechanical pipe and increased shipments of OCTG products in Romania. In the Middle East and Africa, sales declined sequentially due primarily to lower shipments of line pipe products.


 

 

 

Projects

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q4 2009

Net sales ($ million)

146.2

95.3

53%

221.2

(34%)

Cost of sales (% of sales)

69%

66%

 

69%

 

Operating income ($ million)

23.6

12.6

87%

54.6

(57%)

Operating income (% of sales)

16%

13%

 

25%

 

 

Net sales of Projects amounted to US$146.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, 53% higher than the third quarter but 34% lower compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. Sequentially, revenues and operating income increased driven by the recovery in shipment volumes.

 

 

Others

Q4 2010

Q3 2010

Q4 2009

Net sales ($ million)

158.6

146.4

8%

125.5

26%

Cost of sales (% of sales)

72%

72%

 

76%

 

Operating income ($ million)

29.3

24.8

18%

11.3

159%

Operating income (% of sales)

18%

17%

 

9%

 

 

 

Net sales of other products and services amounted to US$158.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, 8% higher sequentially and 26% higher compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. The sequential increase in sales was mainly due to higher sales at our Brazilian industrial equipment business.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to 19.7% of net sales, equal to the fourth quarter of 2009, but higher than the 18.3% corresponding to the third quarter of 2010. Sequentially, SG&A increased mainly due to seasonal end-of-year charges and to the effect of foreign exchange currencies on fixed and semi-fixed expenses.

 

Other operating income (expense) amounted to a net gain of US$74.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, including a gain of US$67.3 million from the reversal of an impairment at our Canadian welded operations. We reversed the impairment registered in 2008, corresponding to Prudential’s customer relationships, as our expectations for the economic and competitive conditions of the Canadian oil and gas market have improved compared to those foreseen at the end of 2008.

 

Net interest expenses amounted to US$4.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a net interest income of US$4.0 million in the previous quarter and to net interest expenses of US$16.1 million in the same period of 2009. Sequentially, interest income decreased from US$14.0 million to US$7.4 million, mainly due to lower gains on fair value valuation of investments.

 


 

Other financial results generated a loss of US$5.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a loss of US$16.2 million during the third quarter of 2010 and a gain of US$3.4 million in the same period of 2009. These results largely reflect gains and losses on net foreign exchange transactions and the fair value of derivative instruments and are to a large extent offset by changes to our net equity position. These gains and losses are mainly attributable to variations in the exchange rates between our subsidiaries’ functional currencies (other than the US dollar) and the US dollar in accordance with IFRS.

 

Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a gain of US$11.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a gain of US$15.6 million in the previous quarter and of US$18.8 million in the same period of 2009. These results mainly derived from our equity investment in Ternium.

 

Income tax charges totalled US$134.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, equivalent to 30% of income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax, compared to 27% in the previous quarter and 30% in the same period of 2009.

 

Income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to US$0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to losses attributable to non-controlling interests of US$2.1 million in the previous quarter and gains attributable to non-controlling interests of US$18.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. These results are mainly derived from non-controlling interests at our Brazilian subsidiary, Confab, and at our Japanese subsidiary, NKKTubes.

 

 

Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2010 Fourth Quarter

 

Net cash provided by operations during the fourth quarter of 2010 was US$253.8 million, compared to US$122.1 million in the previous quarter and US$417.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Working capital increased by US$152.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2010 ( mainly due to an increase in inventories), compared to an increase of US$427.9 million in the previous quarter and a decrease of US$202.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.

 

Capital expenditures amounted to US$286.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to US$212.8 million in the previous quarter and US$133.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The increase in the capital expenditures throughout the year is mainly attributable to the construction of the new small diameter rolling mill at our Veracruz facility in Mexico.

 

During the quarter, our net cash position (total financial debt less cash and other current investments) declined by US$195.5 million to US$275.6 million at the end of the quarter, following investments of US$286.1 million in capital expenditures, an increase of US$152.7 million in working capital and the payment of an interim dividend of US$153.5 million.

 

 


 

Analysis of 2010 Annual Results 

 

Sales volume (metric tons)

FY 2010

FY 2009

Increase/(Decrease)

Tubes – Seamless

2,206,000

1,970,000

12%

Tubes – Welded

744,000

346,000

115%

Tubes – Total

2,950,000

2,316,000

27%

Projects – Welded

170,000

334,000

(49%)

Total – Tubes + Projects

3,120,000

2,650,000

18%

 

 

Tubes

FY 2010

FY 2009

Increase/(Decrease)

Net sales ($ million)

 

 

 

- North America

3,121.7

2,756.1

13%

- South America

1,110.1

981.9

13%

- Europe

746.6

828.8

(10%)

- Middle East & Africa

1,263.6

1,622.6

(22%)

- Far East & Oceania

434.4

481.5

(10%)

Total net sales

6,676.4

6,670.9

0%

Cost of sales (% of sales)

60%

57%

 

Operating income ($ million)

1,403.3

1,576.8

(11%)

Operating income (% of sales)

21%

24%

 

 

Net sales of tubular products and services amounted to US$6,676.4 million in 2010, compared to US$6,670.9 million in 2009, as a 27% increase in shipment volumes was offset by lower average selling prices. In North America, higher drilling activity in the USA and Canada and a reduction in US OCTG inventory to more normal level by the end of the first quarter of 2010 led to significantly higher shipments partially offset by lower demand in Mexico but prices were at lower levels than in 2009. In South America, higher drilling activity and overall demand in Argentina and Colombia more than offset a decline in pipe prices. In Europe, lower sales prices and lower demand in the North Sea region more than offset higher shipments of mechanical pipe products. In the Middle East and Africa, although shipments of OCTG products remained stable, sales were affected by lower shipments of line pipe products and lower selling prices. In the Far East and Oceania, sales declined due to lower average selling prices.

 

Cost of sales of tubular products and services, expressed as a percentage of net sales, rose from 57% to 60%, as the reduction in costs of sales did not completely offset the reduction in average selling prices.

 

Operating income from tubular products and services, decreased 11% to US$1,403.3 million in 2010, from US$1,576.8 million in 2009, (in 2010 operating income included a gain of US$67.3 million from the reversal of an impairment registered in 2008, on Prudential’s customer relationships), as a 27% increase in shipments volumes was offset by the decrease in gross margin.

 

 

Projects

FY 2010

FY 2009

Increase/(Decrease)

Net sales ($ million)

428.8

986.5

(57%)

Cost of sales (% of sales)

67%

71%

 

Operating income ($ million)

63.7

208.6

(69%)

Operating income (% of sales)

15%

21%

 


 

 

Net sales of Projects decreased 57% to US$428.8 million in 2010, compared to US$986.5 million in 2009, reflecting a sharp decrease in shipments to gas and other pipeline projects in South America.

 

Operating income from Projects decreased 69% to US$63.7 million in 2010, from US$208.6 million in 2009, due to the decrease in net sales and a lower operating margin due to the effect of fixed and semi-fixed general and administrative expenses on lower sales, including the effect of the revaluation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar.

 

Others

FY 2010

FY 2009

Increase/(Decrease)

Net sales ($ million)

606.4

491.8

23%

Cost of sales (% of net sales)

72%

79%

 

Operating income ($ million)

106.5

28.1

279%

Operating income (% of sales)

18%

6%

 

 

Net sales of other products and services increased 23% to US$606.4 million in 2010, compared to US$491.8 million in 2009, mainly due to higher sales of sucker rods, welded pipes for electric conduits and industrial equipment .

 

Operating income from other products and services, increased 279% to US$106.5 million in 2010, from US$28.1 million in 2009, due to the increase in net sales and the improvement in margins.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, increased as a percentage of net sales to 19.7% in 2010 compared to 18.1% in 2009, mainly due to the effect of foreign exchange currencies on fixed and semi-fixed expenses. In absolute terms SG&A increased US$42.1 million to US$1,515.9 million in 2010, from US$1,473.8 million in 2009, mainly due to higher labor costs affected by the effect of foreign exchange currencies.

 

Other operating income and expenses resulted in net income of US$78.6 million in 2010, compared to a net income of US$3.0 million in 2009. In 2010, we recorded a gain of US$67.3 million from the reversal of an impairment at our Canadian welded operations. We reversed the impairment registered in 2008, corresponding to Prudential’s customer relationships, as our expectations for the economic and competitive conditions of the Canadian oil and gas market have improved compared to those foreseen at the end of 2008. 

 

Net interest expenses totalled US$31.2 million in 2010, compared to net interest expenses of US$87.5 million in 2009, reflecting the change in our net debt position to a net cash position and lower interest rates.

 

Other financial results generated a loss of US$21.3 million in 2010, compared to a loss of US$64.2 million during 2009. These results largely reflect losses on net foreign exchange transactions and the fair value of derivative instruments and are to a large extent offset by changes to our net equity position. These losses are mainly attributable to variations in the exchange rates between our subsidiaries’ functional currencies (other than the US dollar) and the US dollar in accordance with IFRS.


 

 

Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a gain of US$70.1 million in 2010, compared to a gain of US$87.0 million in 2009. These gains were derived mainly from our equity investment in Ternium.

 

Income tax charges totalled US$450.0 million in 2010, equivalent to 30% of income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax, compared to US$513.2 million in 2009, equivalent to 31% of income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax.

 

Result for discontinued operations amounted to a loss of US$28.1 million in 2009, relating to the discontinuation of Tavsa and Matesi’s operations, while there were no results for discontinued operations in 2010.

 

Net income decreased to US$1,141.0 million in 2010, compared to US$1,207.6 million in 2009, mainly reflecting lower operating results, better financial results and lower income taxes.

 

Income attributable to equity holders was US$1,127.4 million, or US$0.95 per share (US$1.91 per ADS), in 2010, compared to US$1,161.6 million, or US$0.98 per share (US$1.97 per ADS) in 2009.

 

Income attributable to non-controlling interest was US$13.7 million in 2010, compared to US$46.0 million in 2009, mainly reflecting lower results at our Brazilian subsidiary, Confab, and losses at our Japanese subsidiary NKKTubes.

 

 

Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2010

 

Net cash provided by operations during 2010 was US$870.8 million, compared to US$3,063.9 million during 2009. Working capital increased by US$644.0 million during 2010, compared with a decrease of US$1,737.3 million in 2009, reflecting the positive change in the levels of activity.

 

Capital expenditures amounted to US$847.3 million in 2010, compared to US$460.9 million in 2009. The increase in the capital expenditures is mainly attributable to the construction of the new small diameter rolling mill at our Veracruz facility in Mexico.

 

Dividends paid, including dividends paid to minority shareholders in subsidiaries, amounted to US$433.3 million in 2010, of which US$248 million were paid to equity holders in respect of the 2009 fiscal year, while US$153 million were paid to equity holders in November 2010, as an interim dividend in respect of the dividend corresponding to the 2010 fiscal year. This compares to US$553.7 million paid in 2009, of which US$354 million were paid to equity holders in respect of the 2008 fiscal year, while US$153 million were paid to equity holders in November 2009, as an interim dividend for the 2009 fiscal year.

 

During 2010, total financial debt decreased by US$202.3 million to US$1,244.5 million at December 31, 2010 from US$1,446.8 million at December 31, 2009. Liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and other current investments) decreased by US$602.4 million to US$1,520.1 million at December 31, 2010 from US$2,122.5 million at December 31, 2009. Net cash during 2010 decreased by US$400.2 million to US$275.6 million at December 31, 2010, from US$675.7 million at December 31, 2009.


 

 

 

Some of the statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks include but are not limited to risks arising from uncertainties as to future oil and gas prices and their impact on investment programs by oil and gas companies.


 

Consolidated Income Statement

 

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three-month period ended December 31,

Year ended

December 31,

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

Continuing operations

 

 

Net sales

2,063,873

1,847,213

7,711,598

8,149,320

Cost of sales

(1,277,755)

(1,156,550)

(4,700,810)

(4,864,922)

Gross profit

786,118

690,663

3,010,788

3,284,398

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(407,072)

(363,551)

(1,515,870)

(1,473,791)

Other operating income (expenses)

74,772

3,504

78,629

3,000

Operating income

453,818

330,616

1,573,547

1,813,607

Interest income

7,387

7,659

32,855

30,831

Interest expense

(12,142)

(23,712)

(64,103)

(118,301)

Other financial results

(5,405)

3,413

(21,305)

(64,230)

Income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax

443,658

317,976

1,520,994

1,661,907

Equity in earnings of associated companies

11,668

18,812

70,057

87,041

Income before income tax

455,326

336,788

1,591,051

1,748,948

Income tax

(134,166)

(96,036)

(450,004)

(513,211)

Income for continuing operations

321,160

240,752

1,141,047

1,235,737

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

Result for discontinued operations

 

 

 

(28,138)

 

 

 

 

 

Income for the Year

321,160

240,752

1,141,047

1,207,599

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the Company

320,908

222,367

1,127,367

1,161,555

Non-controlling interests

252

18,385

13,680

46,044

 

321,160

240,752

1,141,047

1,207,599

 

 


 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

 

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)

At December 31, 2010

 

At December 31, 2009

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

  Property, plant and equipment, net

3,780,580

 

 

3,254,587

 

  Intangible assets, net

3,581,816

 

 

3,670,920

 

  Investments in associated companies

671,855

 

 

602,572

 

  Other investments

43,592

 

 

34,167

 

  Deferred tax assets

210,523

 

 

197,603

 

  Receivables

120,429

8,408,795

 

101,618

7,861,467

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

  Inventories

2,460,384

 

 

1,687,059

 

  Receivables and prepayments

282,536

 

 

220,124

 

  Current tax assets

249,317

 

 

260,280

 

  Trade receivables

1,421,642

 

 

1,310,302

 

  Available for sale assets

21,572

 

 

21,572

 

  Other investments

676,224

 

 

579,675

 

  Cash and cash equivalents

843,861

5,955,536

 

1,542,829

5,621,841

Total assets

 

14,364,331

 

 

13,483,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders

 

9,902,359

 

 

9,092,164

Non-controlling interests

 

648,221

 

 

628,672

Total equity

 

10,550,580

 

 

9,720,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

  Borrowings

220,570

 

 

655,181

 

  Deferred tax liabilities

934,226

 

 

860,787

 

  Other liabilities

193,209

 

 

192,467

 

  Provisions

83,922

 

 

80,755

 

  Trade payables

3,278

1,435,205

 

2,812

1,792,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

  Borrowings

1,023,926

 

 

791,583

 

  Current tax liabilities

207,652

 

 

306,539

 

  Other liabilities

233,590

 

 

192,190

 

  Provisions

25,101

 

 

28,632

 

  Customer advances

70,051

 

 

95,107

 

  Trade payables

818,226

2,378,546

 

556,419

1,970,470

Total liabilities

 

3,813,751

 

 

3,762,472

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

 

14,364,331

 

 

13,483,308


 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

Three-month period ended December 31,

 

Year ended

December 31,

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

2010

2009

 

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income for the year

 

321,160

240,752

 

1,141,047

1,207,599

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

129,012

129,014

 

506,902

504,864

Income tax accruals less payments

 

9,563

(112,655)

 

(57,979)

(458,086)

Equity in earnings of associated companies

 

(11,172)

(18,812)

 

(70,057)

(86,179)

Interest accruals less payments, net

 

(2,613)

(6,210)

 

17,700

(24,167)

Changes in provisions

 

(5,644)

(11,294)

 

(364)

(7,268)

Impairment reversal

 

(67,293)

 - 

 

(67,293)

 - 

Changes in working capital

 

(152,658)

202,400

 

(644,050)

1,737,348

Other, including currency translation adjustment

 

33,484

(6,233)

 

44,914

189,837

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

253,839

416,962

 

870,820

3,063,948

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(286,098)

(133,132)

 

(847,316)

(460,927)

Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associated companies

 

(302)

(20)

 

(302)

(64,029)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 

2,329

4,306

 

9,290

16,310

Dividends and distributions received from associated companies

 

302

2,517

 

14,034

11,420

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in short terms securities

 

(34,226)

(50,814)

 

(96,549)

(533,812)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(317,995)

(177,143)

 

(920,843)

(1,031,038)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions of non-controlling interests

 

(57)

 - 

 

(3,018)

(9,555)

Dividends paid

 

(153,470)

(153,470)

 

(401,383)

(507,631)

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries

 

(12,862)

(13,388)

 

(31,881)

(46,086)

Proceeds from borrowings

 

277,890

121,742

 

647,608

631,544

Repayments of borrowings

 

(129,053)

(392,752)

 

(862,921)

(2,096,925)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(17,552)

(437,868)

 

(651,595)

(2,028,653)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(81,708)

(198,049)

 

(701,618)

4,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movement in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the beginning of the period

 

900,769

1,733,420

 

1,528,707

1,525,022

Effect of exchange rate changes

 

1,104

(6,664)

 

(6,924)

9,124

Decrease in cash due to deconsolidation

 

 - 

 - 

 

 - 

(9,696)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(81,708)

(198,049)

 

(701,618)

4,257

At December 31,

 

820,165

1,528,707

 

820,165

1,528,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

At December 31,

 

At December 31,

 

 

2010

2009

 

2010

2009

Cash at banks, liquidity funds and short-term investments

 

843,861

1,542,829

 

843,861

1,542,829

Bank overdrafts

 

(23,696)

(14,122)

 

(23,696)

(14,122)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

820,165

1,528,707

 

820,165

1,528,707