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


As of August 2, 2017

TENARIS, S.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

TENARIS, S.A.
29, Avenue de la Porte-Neuve 3rd floor
L-2227 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.
 
Yes         No  Ö       


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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  2017 Second Quarter 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: August 2, 2017.


Tenaris, S.A.




By: /s/ Cecilia Bilesio
Cecilia Bilesio
Corporate Secretary
 
 

 
Giovanni Sardagna
Tenaris
 1-888-300-5432
www.tenaris.com


Tenaris Announces 2017 Second Quarter Results

The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on unaudited consolidated condensed interim 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. Additionally, this press release includes non-IFRS alternative performance measures i.e., EBITDA and Net cash / debt. See exhibit I for more details on these alternative performance measures.
 
Luxembourg, August 2, 2017. - Tenaris S.A. (NYSE, Buenos Aires and Mexico: TS and MTA Italy: TEN) (“Tenaris”) today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 in comparison with its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
 
Summary of 2017 Second Quarter Results

(Comparison with first quarter 2017 and second quarter of 2016, with Conduit operations reclassified as discontinued operations)

 
 
2Q 2017
   
1Q 2017
   
2Q 2016
 
Net sales ($ million)
   
1,243
     
1,154
     
8
%
   
1,055
     
18
%
Operating income (loss) ($ million)
   
51
     
36
     
43
%
   
(62
)
   
184
%
Net income (loss) ($ million)
   
73
     
206
     
(64
%)
   
(9
)
   
900
%
Shareholders’ net income (loss) ($ million)
   
75
     
205
     
(64
%)
   
(13
)
   
662
%
Earnings (losses) per ADS ($)
   
0.13
     
0.35
     
(64
%)
   
(0.02
)
   
662
%
Earnings (losses) per share ($)
   
0.06
     
0.17
     
(64
%)
   
(0.01
)
   
662
%
EBITDA* ($ million)
   
200
     
198
     
1
%
   
101
     
98
%
EBITDA margin (% of net sales)
   
16.1
%
   
17.2
%
           
9.6
%
       

*EBITDA includes severance charges of $13 million in Q2 2017, $9 million in Q1 2017 and $43 million in Q2 2016. If these charges were not included EBITDA would have been $213 million (17%) in Q2 2017, $207 million (18%) in Q1 2017,and $144 million (14%) in Q2 2016.

Our sales rose by 8% in the second quarter, with sequential increases in North and South America and a further sequential decline in shipments to the Middle East. In North America, our Rig Direct program continues to gain traction and, even with the Canadian seasonal effect, our sales rose 16% sequentially. Our EBITDA margin showed a slight sequential decline and included additional costs associated with the start up of our Bay City mill, the reopening of our Prudential mill in Calgary and the preparation of our Confab mill in Brazil for producing line pipe for the Zohr project. For the third consecutive quarter we had positive operating and net income.

 
 
During the quarter, we had a build up of working capital of $260 million and net cash flow used in operations amounted to $33 million. After capital expenditures of $155 million and the payment of $331 million in dividends, our net cash position (cash, other current investments and fixed income investments held to maturity less total borrowings) declined to $1.1 billion at the end of the quarter.

Market Background and Outlook
The recovery in shale drilling in the USA and Canada continued at a rapid pace in the first half of the year but is now slowing down as some operators revise their drilling plans for the second half following a dip in oil prices below $50 per barrel in June. In the rest of the world, recovery remains more elusive, as oil and gas companies continue to focus on strengthening cash flow and their financial position. In Latin America, however, drilling activity in Argentina is starting to pick up with various operators moving forward with investments in the Vaca Muerta shale play, and recent offshore discoveries in Mexico will provide further impetus to the energy reform program.
In the second half, we expect growth in demand from Rig Direct customers in North America, supported by the start up of our Bay City mill, and in Argentina, while, in the third quarter, we will have slower sales in the Middle East and Europe. Pricing conditions continue to improve gradually but the recent rise in raw material costs will impact our cost of sales, dampening margin improvements. Our EBITDA should grow, particularly in the fourth quarter, when our volumes will be enhanced by shipments for East Mediterranean offshore gas pipelines.

 
 
 
Analysis of 2017 Second Quarter Results

Tubes
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, sales volumes of seamless and welded pipes for the periods indicated below:
Tubes Sales volume (thousand metric tons)
 
2Q 2017
   
1Q 2017
   
2Q 2016
 
Seamless
   
529
     
509
     
4
%
   
395
     
34
%
Welded
   
96
     
74
     
29
%
   
80
     
20
%
Total
   
624
     
583
     
7
%
   
475
     
31
%

The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Tubes
2Q 2017
1Q 2017*
2Q 2016
(Net sales - $ million)
         
North America
548
472
16%
266
105%
South America
227
203
12%
245
(7%)
Europe
132
115
15%
162
(28%)
Middle East & Africa
212
249
(15%)
276
(16%)
Asia Pacific
55
46
21%
36
55%
Total net sales ($ million)
1,175
1,085
8%
985
19%
Operating income (loss) ($ million)
46
31
48%
(65)
(171%)
Operating margin (% of sales)
3.9%
2.8%
 
(6.6%)
 

*Includes inter-regional reclassifications

Net sales of tubular products and services increased 8% sequentially and 19% year on year. The sequential increase reflects a volume increase of 7% and an average price increase of 1%. In North America we had higher sales in the United States onshore market, reflecting an increase in drilling activity, and in Mexico to private operators participating in the energy reform, partially offset by lower sales in Canada due to the spring break-up season. In South America we had higher sales in Argentina (Vaca Muerta) and in the Andean region, partially offset by lower sales of connectors in Brazil following shipment advancements in the previous quarter. In Europe we had higher sales to the European industrial sector. In the Middle East and Africa sales were down 15% sequentially reflecting further declines in shipments to Middle East and North African customers. In Asia Pacific, sales increased due to higher offshore line pipe sales.

Operating results from tubular products and services increased 48% sequentially, from a gain of $31 million in the previous quarter to a gain of $46 million in the second quarter of 2017. In addition to the effect of higher sales, the increase in shipments improved the utilization of production capacity and therefore the absorption of fixed costs, positively impacting costs and margins and offsetting the increase in the cost of steel scrap and other steelmaking raw materials.



 
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Others
 
2Q 2017
   
1Q 2017
   
2Q 2016
 
Net sales ($ million)
   
68
     
68
     
0
%
   
70
     
(3
%)
Operating income ($ million)
   
6
     
5
     
5
%
   
4
     
60
%
Operating income (% of sales)
   
8.3
%
   
7.9
%
           
5.0
%
       

Net sales of other products and services remained flat sequentially and declined 3% year on year. Operating income increased sequentially mainly due to improved results at our coiled tubing business.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $327 million, or 26.3% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2017, compared to $294 million, 25.5% in the previous quarter and $333 million, 31.6% in the second quarter of 2016. SG&A during the quarter increased due to higher logistic costs and a lower recovery of doubtful accounts, partially offset by lower amortization of intangibles following the full amortization of Hydril intangibles acquired ten years ago.

Financial results amounted to a loss of $16 million in the second quarter of 2017, compared to a loss of $4 million in the previous quarter and a gain of $10 million in the second quarter of 2016. The reason for the loss in the second quarter of 2017 is an FX loss of $23 million, the great majority corresponding to the Euro appreciation on Euro denominated intercompany liabilities, fully offset in the currency translation reserve in equity.

Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies amounted to $30 million in the second quarter of 2017, compared to $35 million in the previous quarter and $19 million in the second quarter of last year. These results are mainly derived from our equity investment in Ternium (NYSE:TX).

Income tax amounted to a gain of $7 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily reflecting the effect of the Mexican peso revaluation on the tax base used to calculate deferred taxes at our Mexican subsidiaries which have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency.

Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2017 Second Quarter

Net cash used by operating activities during the second quarter of 2017 was $33 million, compared to cash provided by operations of $26 million in the first quarter of 2017 and $380 million in the second quarter of last year. During the second quarter of 2017 we used $260 million for the increase in working capital related to the increase in shipments and production.

Capital expenditures amounted to $155 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to $139 million in the previous quarter and $211 million in the second quarter of 2016. Capital expenditures mainly relates to the progress in the construction of the greenfield seamless facility in Bay City, Texas.

Following a dividend payment of $331 million in May 2017, we maintained a net cash position (i.e., cash, other current investments and fixed income investments held to maturity less total borrowings) of $1.1 billion at the end of the quarter.

 
Analysis of 2017 First Half Results
 
H1 2017
H1 2016
Increase/(Decrease)
Net sales ($ million)
2,397
2,261
6%
Operating income (loss) ($ million)
88
(32)
372%
Net income ($ million)
279
19
1,386%
Shareholders’ net income ($ million)
280
5
5,613%
Earnings per ADS ($)
0.47
0.01
5,613%
Earnings per share ($)
0.24
0.00
5,613%
EBITDA* ($ million)
399
292
36%
EBITDA margin (% of net sales)
16.6%
12.9%
 
* EBITDA includes severance charges of $22 million in H1 2017 and $56 million in H1 2016. If these charges were not included EBITDA would have been $420 million (18%) in H1 2017 and $348 million (15%) in H1 2016.

Our sales in the first half of 2017 increased 6% compared to the first half of 2016, mainly due to strong increase in demand in the USA and Canada, partially offset by lower sales in South America and in the Middle East and Africa. EBITDA increased 36% to $399 million in the first half of 2017 compared to $292 million in the first half of the previous year, following an increase in sales and an improvement in the EBITDA margin, from 12.9% to 16.6%. EBITDA includes severance charges, due to the adjustment of the workforce, which amounted to $22 million in the first half of 2017 and $56 million in the first half of 2016. Net income attributable to owners of the parent during the first half of 2017 was $280 million or $0.47 per ADS, which compares with $5 million or $0.01 per ADS in the first half of 2016. The improvement in net income mainly reflects a better operating environment, where a 22% increase in shipments improved the utilization of production capacity and therefore the absorption of fixed costs, a reduction in severance costs, a positive income tax of $55 million reflecting primarily the effect of the Mexican peso revaluation on the tax base used to calculate deferred taxes at our Mexican subsidiaries which have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, and a gain of $90 million from the sale of Republic Conduit.
Cash flow used in operating activities amounted to $7 million during the first half of 2017 (including an increase in working capital of $365 million). Following a dividend payment of $331 million in May 2017, and capital expenditures of $294 million during the first half of 2017, we maintained a positive net cash position (i.e., cash, other current investments and fixed income investments held to maturity less total borrowings) of $1.1 billion at the end of June 2017, including the $328 million we collected from the sale of Republic Conduit.
The following table shows our net sales by business segment for the periods indicated below:
Net sales ($ million)
H1 2017
H1 2016
Increase/(Decrease)
Tubes
2,260
94%
2,115
94%
7%
Others
137
6%
146
6%
(6%)
Total
2,397
100%
2,261
100%
6%

 

 
Tubes
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, sales volumes of seamless and welded pipes for the periods indicated below:

Tubes Sales volume (thousand metric tons)
H1 2017
H1 2016
Increase/(Decrease)
Seamless
1,037
761
36%
Welded
170
226
(25%)
Total
1,207
987
22%

The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
 
Tubes
H1 2017
H1 2016
Increase/(Decrease)
(Net sales - $ million)
     
North America
1,021
646
58%
South America
430
595
(28%)
Europe
247
295
(16%)
Middle East & Africa
461
515
(10%)
Asia Pacific
101
64
58%
Total net sales ($ million)
2,260
2,115
7%
Operating income (loss) ($ million)*
76
(44)
274%
Operating income (% of sales)
3.4%
(2.1%)
257%
*Tubes operating income includes severance charges of $20 million in the first half of 2017 and $51 million in the first half of 2016. If these charges were not included Tubes operating income would have been $96 million in the first half of 2017 and $8 million in the first half of 2016.

Net sales of tubular products and services increased 7% to $2,260 million in the first half of 2017, compared to $2,115 million in the first half of 2016, as a result of a 22% increase in shipment volumes partially offset by a 13% decline in average selling prices. Sales grew due to strong increase in demand in the USA and Canada, partially offset by lower sales in South America and in the Middle East and Africa. In the first half of 2017, the average number of active drilling rigs, or rig count, in the United States and Canada averaged 1,022, a 72% increase when compared to the 594 average in the first half of 2016. In the rest of the world the rig count declined 3% year on year, from 979 in the first half of 2016 to 948 in the first half of 2017.
Operating results from tubular products and services increased from a loss of $44 million in the first half of 2016, to a gain of $76 million in the first half of 2017. Results improved following a 22% increase in shipment volumes, increasing sales and the utilization of production capacity and therefore the absorption of fixed costs. Additionally, severance charges were lower as market conditions improved.


 
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Others
H1 2017
H1 2016
Increase/(Decrease)
Net sales ($ million)
137
146
(6%)
Operating income ($ million)
11
12
(6%)
Operating margin (% of sales)
8.1%
8.0%
 

Net sales of other products and services decreased 6% to $137 million in the first half of 2017, compared to $146 million in the first half of 2016, mainly due to lower sales of industrial equipment in Brazil.
Operating income from other products and services decreased 6%, in line with the decline in sales as margins remained flat.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, amounted to $622 million in the first half of 2017 and $612 million in the first half of 2016, representing 26% of sales in 2017 and 27% in 2016. Direct selling expenses, like freights, increased due to higher shipment volumes but were partially offset by lower labor costs (lower severance costs). Amortization of intangibles also declined following the full amortization of Hydril intangibles acquired ten years ago.
Financial results amounted to a loss of $20 million in the first half of 2017, compared to a loss of $5 million in the first half of 2016. The main reason for the loss in the first half of 2017 is an FX loss of $33 million, mainly due to the Euro appreciation on Euro denominated intercompany liabilities, fully offset in the currency translation reserve in equity.
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies generated a gain of $65 million in the first half of 2017, compared to a gain of $30 million in the first half of 2016. These results are mainly derived from our equity investment in Ternium (NYSE:TX). 
Income tax amounted to a gain of $55 million in the first half of 2017, compared to a gain of $4 million in the first half of 2016. In the first half of 2017 this result reflects primarily the effect of the Mexican peso revaluation on the tax base used to calculate deferred taxes at our Mexican subsidiaries which have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency.
Results attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to a loss of $1 million in the first half of 2017, compared to a gain of $14 million in the first half of 2016. Results during the first half of 2016 were mainly attributable to our pipe coating subsidiary in Nigeria.
Cash Flow and Liquidity of 2017 First Half

Net cash used in operating activities during the first half of 2017 amounted to $7 million (net of an increase in working capital of $365 million, related to the increase in shipments and production), compared to cash provided by operations of $689 million in the first half of 2016 (including working capital reductions of $410 million).

 
Capital expenditures amounted to $294 million in the first half of 2017, compared to $441 million in the first half of 2016, as we continue progressing in the construction of the greenfield seamless facility in Bay City, Texas.
Following a dividend payment of $331 million in May 2017, our financial position at June 30, 2017, amounted to a net cash position (i.e., cash, other current investments and fixed income investments held to maturity less total borrowings) of $1.1 billion, including the $328 million we collected from the sale of Republic Conduit.
Tenaris Files Half-Year Report

Tenaris S.A. announces that it has filed its half-year report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The half-year report can be downloaded from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s website at www.bourse.lu and from Tenaris’s website at www.tenaris.com/investors.

Holders of Tenaris’s shares and ADSs, and any other interested parties, may request a hard copy of the half-year report, free of charge, at 1-888-300-5432 (toll free from the United States) or 52-229-989-1159 (from outside the United States).

 
Conference call

Tenaris will hold a conference call to discuss the above reported results, on August 3, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Following a brief summary, the conference call will be opened to questions. To access the conference call dial in +1 877 730 0732 within North America or +1 530 379 4676 Internationally. The access number is “59393286”. Please dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. The conference call will be also available by webcast at www.tenaris.com/investors

A replay of the conference call will be available on our webpage http://ir.tenaris.com/ or by phone from 11:00 am ET on Aug 3, through 11:59 pm on Aug 11, 2017. To access the replay by phone, please dial  +1 855 859 2056 or +1 404 537 3406 and enter passcode “59393286” when prompted.


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 Condensed Interim Income Statement

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Three-month period ended June 30,
Six-month period ended June 30,
 
2017
2016
2017
2016
Continuing operations
Unaudited
Unaudited
Net sales
1,242,804
1,054,917
2,396,664
2,261,267
Cost of sales
(865,729)
(779,623)
(1,689,585)
(1,676,685)
Gross profit
377,075
275,294
707,079
584,582
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(327,132)
(333,160)
(621,563)
(612,008)
Other operating income (expense), net
1,547
(3,644)
1,988
(4,774)
Operating income (loss)
51,490
(61,510)
87,504
(32,200)
Finance Income
11,059
24,212
23,986
44,107
Finance Cost
(6,020)
(4,814)
(11,958)
(9,118)
Other financial results
(20,667)
(9,830)
(32,082)
(39,928)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies and income tax
35,862
(51,942)
67,450
(37,139)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
30,201
18,612
65,401
30,339
Income (loss) before income tax
66,063
(33,330)
132,851
(6,800)
Income tax
7,357
10,416
54,602
3,975
Income (loss) for continuing operations
73,420
(22,914)
187,453
(2,825)
         
Discontinued operations
       
Result for discontinued operations
 -
13,737
91,542
21,598
Income (loss) for the period
73,420
 (9,177)
278,995
18,773
         
Attributable to:
       
Owners of the parent
74,524
(13,266)
279,651
4,895
Non-controlling interests
(1,104)
4,089
(656)
13,878
 
73,420
(9,177)
278,995
18,773

 

 

 
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Financial Position
 
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
At June 30, 2017
 
At December 31, 2016
 
Unaudited
 
 
ASSETS
         
Non-current assets
         
  Property, plant and equipment, net
6,124,342
   
6,001,939
 
  Intangible assets, net
1,761,686
   
1,862,827
 
  Investments in non-consolidated companies
601,712
   
557,031
 
  Available for sale assets
21,572
   
21,572
 
  Other investments
284,738
   
249,719
 
  Deferred tax assets
149,849
   
144,613
 
  Receivables, net
198,233
9,142,132
 
197,003
9,034,704
Current assets
         
  Inventories, net
1,988,820
   
1,563,889
 
  Receivables and prepayments, net
186,950
   
124,715
 
  Current tax assets
180,624
   
140,986
 
  Trade receivables, net
1,024,453
   
954,685
 
  Other investments
1,431,881
   
1,633,142
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
271,224
5,083,952
 
399,737
4,817,154
  Assets of disposal group classified as held for sale
 
 -
   
151,417
Total assets
 
14,226,084
   
14,003,275
EQUITY
         
Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the parent
 
11,341,154
   
11,287,417
Non-controlling interests
 
106,155
   
125,655
Total equity
 
11,447,309
   
11,413,072
LIABILITIES
         
Non-current liabilities
         
  Borrowings
32,015
   
31,542
 
  Deferred tax liabilities
536,157
   
550,657
 
  Other liabilities
220,176
   
213,617
 
  Provisions
42,914
831,262
 
63,257
859,073
Current liabilities
         
  Borrowings
820,850
   
808,694
 
  Current tax liabilities
97,818
   
101,197
 
  Other liabilities
215,587
   
183,887
 
  Provisions
23,179
   
22,756
 
  Customer advances
80,334
   
39,668
 
  Trade payables
709,745
1,947,513
 
556,834
1,713,036
  Liabilities of disposal group classified as held for sale
 
                         -
   
18,094
Total liabilities
 
2,778,775
   
2,590,203
Total equity and liabilities
 
14,226,084
   
14,003,275
 

 

 
 
Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows
 
   
Three-month period ended June 30,
Six-month period ended June 30,
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
2017
2016
2017
2016
Cash flows from operating activities
 
Unaudited
Unaudited
           
Income for the period
 
73,420
(9,177)
278,995
18,773
Adjustments for:
   
 
   
Depreciation and amortization
 
148,848
163,963
311,066
327,118
Income tax accruals less payments
 
(36,888)
(52,560)
(129,818)
(68,731)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated companies
 
(30,201)
(18,612)
(65,401)
(30,339)
Interest accruals less payments, net
 
7,349
(227)
4,889
(12,906)
Changes in provisions
 
(2,082)
1,373
(19,920)
8,171
Income from the sale of Conduit business
 
 -
 -
(89,694)
 -
Changes in working capital
 
(260,284)
307,317
(365,222)
410,232
Other, including currency translation adjustment
 
67,008
(12,349)
68,409
36,557
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 
(32,830)
379,728
(6,696)
688,875
   
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
   
 
   
Capital expenditures
 
(155,191)
(211,174)
(293,806)
(441,423)
Changes in advance to suppliers of property, plant and equipment
 
826
20,094
4,329
34,352
Proceeds from disposal of Conduit business
 
 -
 -
327,631
 -
Investment in non-consolidated companies
 
 -
(17,108)
 -
(17,108)
Loan to non-consolidated companies
 
 -
(13,464)
(9,006)
(23,848)
Investment in companies under cost method
 
(3,681)
 -
(3,681)
 -
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
 
916
2,256
2,878
3,979
Dividends received from non-consolidated companies
 
22,971
20,674
22,971
20,674
Changes in investments in securities
 
218,540
195,754
170,071
325,682
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
84,381
(2,968)
221,387
(97,692)
   
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
   
 
   
Dividends paid
 
(330,550)
(354,161)
(330,550)
(354,161)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries
 
(19,200)
 -
(19,200)
(4,311)
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
 
(13)
(111)
(31)
(477)
Proceeds from borrowings (*)
 
438,188
242,471
1,062,371
495,942
Repayments of borrowings (*)
 
(297,816)
(407,071)
(1,060,486)
(627,904)
Net cash (used in) financing activities
 
(209,391)
(518,872)
(347,896)
(490,911)
     
 
   
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
(157,840)
(142,112)
(133,205)
100,272
Movement in cash and cash equivalents
   
 
   
At the beginning of the period
 
426,741
530,743
398,580
286,198
Effect of exchange rate changes
 
1,936
4,012
5,462
6,173
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
(157,840)
(142,112)
(133,205)
100,272
At June 30,
 
270,837
392,643
270,837
392,643
 

 
 
Exhibit I – Alternative performance measures

EBITDA, Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
EBITDA provides an analysis of the operating results excluding depreciation and amortization and impairments, as they are non-cash variables which can vary substantially from company to company depending on accounting policies and the accounting value of the assets. EBITDA is an approximation to pre-tax operating cash flow and reflects cash generation before working capital variation. EBITDA is widely used by investors when evaluating businesses (multiples valuation), as well as by rating agencies and creditors to evaluate the level of debt, comparing EBITDA with net debt.

EBITDA is calculated in the following manner:

EBITDA= Operating results + Depreciation and amortization + Impairment charges/(reversals).

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Three-month period ended June 30,
Six-month period ended June 30,
 
2017
2016
2017
2016
Operating income
51,490
(61,510)
87,504
(32,200)
Depreciation and amortization
148,848
163,963
311,066
327,118
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations
                         -
(1,366)
                                     -
(2,728)
EBITDA
200,338
101,087
398,570
292,190


Net Cash / (Debt)

This is the net balance of cash and cash equivalents, other current investments and fixed income investments held to maturity less total borrowings. It provides a summary of the financial solvency and liquidity of the company. Net cash / (debt) is widely used by investors and rating agencies and creditors to assess the company’s leverage, financial strength, flexibility and risks.

Net cash/ debt  is calculated in the following manner:

Net cash= Cash and cash equivalents + Other investments (Current)+ Fixed income investments held to maturity – Borrowings (Current and Non-current).

(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
At June 30,
 
2017
2016
Cash and cash equivalents
271,224
394,351
Other current investments
1,431,881
1,879,082
Fixed income investments held to maturity
279,232
329,182
Borrowings – current and non-current
(852,865)
(820,046)
Net cash / (debt)
1,129,472
1,782,569