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
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.
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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 Half-Year Report.
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 9, 2010
Tenaris, S.A.
By: /s/ Cecilia Bilesio
Cecilia Bilesio
Corporate Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Interim Management Report
Company OVERVIEW
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
business overview
Related Party Transactions
Management Certification
Financial Information
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Corporate Information
Investor information
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CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS
Unless otherwise specified or if the context so requires:
· References in this half-year report to the Company refer exclusively to Tenaris S.A., a Luxembourg joint stock corporation (société anonyme holding).
· References in this half-year report to Tenaris, we, us or our refer to Tenaris S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
· References in this half-year report to San Faustin refer to San Faustin N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation and the Companys controlling shareholder.
· Shares refers to ordinary shares, par value $1.00 of the Company.
· ADSs refers to the American Depositary Shares, which are evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, and represent two Shares each.
· tons refers to metric tons; one metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms, 2,204.62 pounds, or 1.102 U.S. (short) tons.
· billion refers to one thousand million, or 1,000,000,000.
· dollars, U.S. dollars, US$ or $ each refers to the United States dollar.
purpose
This half-year report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 has been prepared in compliance with Article 4 of the Luxembourg Transparency Law of 11 January 2008, and should be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended December 31, 2009 (including the financial statements included therein) and the unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report.
PRESENTATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
Accounting Principles
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and adopted by the European Union, or IFRS.
We publish consolidated financial statements expressed in U.S. dollars. The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. These unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. See Note 2 Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation to our unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report.
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The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report have been reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers through Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., for purposes of complying with the requirements of the different jurisdictions where the Company is publicly listed.
Rounding
Certain monetary amounts, percentages and other figures included in this half-year report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be the arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them, and figures expressed as percentages in the text may not total 100% or, as applicable, when aggregated may not be the arithmetic aggregation of the percentages that precede them.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This half-year report and any other oral or written statements made by us to the public may contain forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on managements 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.
We use words such as aim, will likely result, will continue, contemplate, seek to, future, objective, goal, should, will pursue, anticipate, estimate, expect, project, intend, plan, believe and words and terms of similar substance to identify forward-looking statements, but they are not the only way we identify such statements. This half-year report contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to certain of our plans and current goals and expectations relating to Tenariss future financial condition and performance. Sections of this half-year report that by their nature contain forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, 47;Principal Risks and Uncertainties, and Operating and Financial Review and Prospects. In addition to the risks related to our business discussed under Principal Risks and Uncertainties, other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to:
· our ability to implement our business strategy or to grow through acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments;
· our ability to price our products and services in accordance with our strategy;
· trends in the levels of investment in oil and gas exploration and drilling worldwide;
· general macroeconomic and political conditions in the countries in which we operate or distribute pipes; and
· our ability to absorb cost increases and to secure supplies of essential raw materials and energy.
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By their nature, certain disclosures relating to these and other risks are only estimates and could be materially different from what actually occurs in the future. As a result, actual future gains or losses that may affect our financial condition and results of operations could differ materially from those that have been estimated. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this half-year report. Except as required by law, we are not under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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We are a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the worlds energy industry as well as for other industrial applications. Our customers include most of the worlds leading oil and gas companies as well as engineering companies engaged in constructing oil and gas gathering, transportation, processing and power generation facilities. Our principal products include casing, tubing, line pipe, and mechanical and structural pipes.
Over the last two decades, we have expanded our business globally through a series of strategic investments. We now operate an integrated worldwide network of steel pipe manufacturing, research, finishing and service facilities with industrial operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa and a direct presence in most major oil and gas markets.
Our business is organized in two main business segments: Tubes and Projects.
· Tubes includes our operations that consist of the production, distribution and sale of seamless and welded steel tubular products and related services mainly for energy and select industrial applications.
· Projects includes our operations that consist of the production, distribution and sale of welded steel pipes mainly used in the construction of major pipeline projects.
A third business segment (Others) includes all other business activities and operating segments that are not required under IFRS to be separately reported, such as the production, distribution and sale of sucker rods, welded steel pipes for electric conduits, industrial equipment and raw materials that exceed our internal requirements.
For more information on the Company, including its competitive strengths, business segments and products see our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2009, and for a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations see Business overview - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects in this half-year report.
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We face certain risks associated to our business and the industry in which we operate. We are a global steel pipe manufacturer with a strong focus on manufacturing products and related services for the oil and gas industry. Demand for our products depends primarily on the level of exploration, development and production activities of oil and gas companies which is affected by current and expected future prices of oil and natural gas. Several factors, such as the supply and demand for oil and gas, and political and global economic conditions, affect these prices. The recent global financial and economic crisis, which started in September 2008 and lasted through much of 2009, and the slowdown in economic activity caused by the global recession, reduced worldwide demand for energy and resulted in a significant decline in oil and gas prices. This decrease in oil and gas prices, coup led with a shortage of liquidity and credit to fund the continuation and expansion of industrial business operations worldwide reduced the level of drilling, gathering, transportation and processing activities and caused many of our customers to reduce or delay their oil and gas exploration and production spending in 2009, which consequently reduced the demand for, and price of, our products and services. This had, and to some extent continues to have and may continue to have, a negative impact on our business, revenues, profitability and financial condition. Similarly, our sales of steel pipe products for pipeline projects depend mainly on the implementation of major regional projects, which are likely to be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies, the impact of the credit crisis on our customers ability to perform th eir payment obligations with us and any adverse economic, political or social developments in our major markets. In turn, increases in the cost of raw materials and energy may hurt our profitability if we are not able to recover them through increased prices of our products.
We have significant operations in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Romania and the United States, and we sell our products and services throughout the world. Therefore, like other companies with worldwide operations, our business and operations have been, and could in the future be, affected from time to time to varying degrees by political developments, events, laws and regulations (such as nationalization, expropriations or forced divestiture of assets; restrictions on production, imports and exports, interruptions in the supply of essential energy inputs; exchange and/or transfer restrictions, inability to repatriate income or capital; inflation; devaluation; war or other international conflicts; civil unrest and local security concerns, includ ing high incidences of crime and violence involving drug trafficking organizations that threaten the safe operation of our facilities and operations, direct and indirect price controls; tax increases; changes in the interpretation or application of tax laws and other retroactive tax claims or challenges; changes in laws, norms and regulations; cancellation of contract rights; and delays or denials of governmental approvals). As a global company, a portion of our business is carried out in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, which is the Companys functional currency. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange rate risk, which could adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.
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On May 22, 2009, Venezuelas President Hugo Chávez announced the nationalization of Tavsa, Matesi and Comsigua. On August 19, 2009, we announced that Venezuela, acting through the transition committee appointed by the Ministry of Basic Industries and Mines of Venezuela, unilaterally assumed exclusive operational control over Matesi. On November 17, 2009, we announced that Venezuela acting through PDVSA Industrial S.A. (a subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A.), formally assumed exclusive operational control over the assets of Tavsa. Following this formal change in operational control, PDVSA Industrial assumed complete responsibility over Tavsas operations and management and since then Tavsas operations are being managed by the transition committee previously appointed by Venezuela. Our representatives in Tavsas board of directors have ceased their functions. Our investments in Tavsa, Matesi and Comsigu a are protected under applicable bilateral investment treaties, including the bilateral investment treaty between Venezuela and the Belgian-Luxembourgish Union, and we continue to reserve all of our rights under contracts, investment treaties and Venezuelan and international law, and to consent to the jurisdiction of the ICSID in connection with the nationalization process. However, we can give no assurance that the Venezuelan government will agree to pay a fair and adequate compensation for our interest in Tavsa, Matesi and Comsigua, or that any such compensation will be freely convertible into or exchangeable for foreign currency. We may be forced to engage in litigation procedures to enforce our rights under contracts, investment treaties and Venezuelan and international law, and the time, costs and management efforts associated with such litigation may be significant. For further information on the nationalization of the Venezuelan subsidiaries, see Note 14 Processes in Venezuela to our unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report.
A key element of our business strategy is to develop and offer higher value-added products and services and to continuously identify and pursue growth-enhancing strategic opportunities. Failure to successfully implement our strategy or to integrate future acquisitions and strategic partnerships could affect our ability to grow, our competitive position and our sales and profitability. In addition, failure to agree with our joint venture partner in Japan on the strategic direction of our joint operations, may have an adverse impact on our operations in Japan.
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As of December 31, 2009, we had $1,804.7 million in goodwill, which are exposed to impairment tests and correspond mainly to the acquisition of Maverick ($771.3 million) and Hydril ($919.9 million). In 2008, as a consequence of changes in market conditions, we recorded an impairment charge for $502.9 million (of which $394.3 million correspond to intangible assets originated from the acquisition of Maverick in 2006). No impairment charge was recorded in 2009; however, we can give no assurance that further impairment charges will not be required in the future.
Potential environmental, product liability and other claims arising from the inherent risks associated with the products we sell and the services we render, including well failures, line pipe leaks, blowouts, bursts and fires, that could result in death, personal injury, property damage, environmental pollution or loss of production could create significant liabilities for us. Environmental laws and regulations may, in some cases, impose strict liability (even joint and several strict liability) rendering a person liable for damages to natural resources or threats to public health and safety without regard to negligence or fault. In addition, we are subject to a wide range of local, provincial and national laws, regulations, permit requirements and decrees relating to the protection of human health and the environment, including laws and regulations relating to hazardous materia ls and radioactive materials and environmental protection governing air emissions, water discharges and waste management. Laws and regulations protecting the environment have become increasingly complex and more stringent and expensive to implement in recent years. The cost of complying with such regulations is not always clearly known or determinable since some of these laws have not yet been promulgated or are under revision. These costs, along with unforeseen environmental liabilities, may increase our operating costs or negatively impact our net worth.
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Similarly, we conduct business in certain countries known to experience governmental corruption. Although we are committed to conducting business in a legal and ethical manner in compliance with local and international statutory requirements and standards applicable to our business, there is a risk that our employees or representatives may take actions that violate applicable laws and regulations that generally prohibit the making of improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business, including laws relating to the 1997 OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. For a discussion of an ongoing review by the audit committee of the Companys board of directors of certain matters related to these laws, see Note 10 Con tingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits Contingencies Ongoing investigation to our unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report. Violations of the foregoing laws could result in monetary or other penalties against us or our subsidiaries, including potential criminal sanctions, and could damage our reputation and, therefore, our ability to do business.
As a holding company, our ability to pay expenses, debt service and cash dividends depends on the results of operations and financial condition of our subsidiaries, which could be restricted by legal, contractual or other limitations, including exchange controls or transfer restrictions, and other agreements and commitments of our subsidiaries.
The Companys controlling shareholder may be able to take actions that do not reflect the will or best interests of other shareholders.
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Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2009, and is based on, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, included in this half-year report.
Certain information contained in this discussion and analysis and presented elsewhere in this half-year report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, includes forward‑looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements in this half-year report. In evaluating this discussion and analysis, you should specifically consider the various risk factors identified in Principal Risks and Uncertainties, other risk factors identified elsewhere in this half-year report and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward‑looking statements.
Market Background and Outlook
In the first half of 2010, global drilling activity has continued to recover led by substantially higher oil and gas shale drilling activity in the United States and Canada. Activity has increased in most markets reflecting the stability of oil prices at attractive levels and increased investment in regional gas developments.
Drilling activity, as measured by the count of active drilling rigs published by Baker Hughes, has continued to increase in both the international markets and the United States and Canada. The international rig count averaged 1,075 during the first semester of 2010, 9% higher than the second semester of 2009 and 7% higher than the first semester of 2009. The corresponding rig count in the United States, which is more sensitive to North American gas prices, averaged 1,427 during the first semester of 2010, 37% higher than the second semester of 2009 and 26% than the first semester of 2009. In Canada, the corresponding rig count, which is affected by seasonal drilling patterns, averaged 318 during the first semester of 2010, an increase of 52% compared to the first semester of 2009.
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In the second half of the year, we expect the global recovery in drilling activity to continue its gradual recovery but at a lower pace. Lower conventional gas drilling activity in North America will limit increases in the North American rig count and the International rig count, as published by Baker Hughes, has already returned to pre-crisis levels. Recovery in the hydrocarbon processing sector is also expected to take hold as refining projects move forward in the Middle East, Asia and Brazil.
In the second half, we expect revenues to increase driven by higher sales in the United States and Canada and a recovery of shipments in our Projects operating segment in the fourth quarter. Sales in other regions should remain stable. We also expect to maintain our operating margins as a percentage of sales at current levels as like-for-like price increases offset the impact of higher raw material and labor costs and a less favorable seamless/welded product mix.
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Results of Operations
Unaudited Consolidated condensed interim income statement
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated) |
Six-month period | |
Continuing operations |
2010 |
2009 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
Net sales |
3,620,483 |
100.0 |
4,530,632 |
100.0 |
Cost of sales |
(2,170,472) |
(59.9) |
(2,628,211) |
(58.0) |
Gross profit |
1,450,011 |
40.1 |
1,902,421 |
42.0 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(738,531) |
(20.4) |
(783,006) |
(17.3) |
Other operating income (expense), net |
3,163 |
0.1 |
3,024 |
0.1 |
Operating income |
714,643 |
19.7 |
1,122,439 |
24.8 |
Interest income |
11,500 |
0.3 |
12,737 |
0.3 |
Interest expense |
(41,958) |
(1.2) |
(63,582) |
(1.4) |
Other financial results |
323 |
0.0 |
(52,266) |
(1.2) |
Income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax |
684,508 |
18.9 |
1,019,328 |
22.5 |
Equity in earnings of associated companies |
42,814 |
1.2 |
57,935 |
1.3 |
Income before income tax |
727,322 |
20.1 |
1,077,263 |
23.8 |
Income tax |
(210,142) |
(5.8) |
(319,592) |
(7.1) |
Income for continuing operations |
517,180 |
14.3 |
757,671 |
16.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
Result for discontinued operations |
- |
- |
(28,138) |
(0.6) |
|
|
|
|
|
Income for the period |
517,180 |
14.3 |
729,533 |
16.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the Company |
501,647 |
13.9 |
709,315 |
15.7 |
Non-controlling interests |
15,533 |
0.4 |
20,218 |
0.4 |
|
517,180 |
14.3 |
729,533 |
16.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Selected consolidated financial position data
Thousands of U.S. dollars (except number of shares) |
June 30, |
December 31, |
|
2010 |
2009 |
|
|
|
Current assets |
5,616,312 |
5,621,841 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
3,329,749 |
3,254,587 |
Other non-current assets |
4,573,547 |
4,606,880 |
Total assets |
13,519,608 |
13,483,308 |
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
2,113,344 |
1,970,470 |
Non-current borrowings |
461,535 |
655,181 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
849,072 |
860,787 |
Other non-current liabilities |
273,850 |
276,034 |
Total liabilities |
3,697,801 |
3,762,472 |
|
|
|
Capital and reserves attributable to the Companys equity holders |
9,203,282 |
9,092,164 |
Non-controlling interests |
618,525 |
628,672 |
Total liabilities and equity |
13,519,608 |
13,483,308 |
Number of shares outstanding |
1,180,536,830 |
1,180,536,830 |
|
|
|
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Six-month period ended June 30, 2010, compared to six-month period ended June 30, 2009
Summary
Net income attributable to equity holders in the Company during the first semester of 2010 was $501.6 million, or $0.42 per share ($0.85 per ADS), compared to $709.3 million, or $0.60 per share ($1.20 per ADS) during the first semester of 2009. Operating income was $714.6 million, or 20% of net sales during the first semester of 2010, compared to $1,122.4 million, or 25% of net sales, during the fist semester of 2009. Operating income plus depreciation and amortization for the first semester of 2010, was $966.6 million, or 27% of net sales, compared to $1,370.5 million, or 30% of net sales, during the first semester of 2009.
Net Sales, Cost of Sales and Operating Income by segment
The following table shows our net sales by business segment for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars |
For the six-month period ended June 30, |
Increase / (Decrease) | |||
|
2010 |
2009 | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tubes |
3,131.8 |
87% |
3,809.4 |
84% |
(18%) |
Projects |
187.2 |
5% |
476.6 |
11% |
(61%) |
Others |
301.4 |
8% |
244.7 |
5% |
23% |
Total |
3,620.5 |
100% |
4,530.6 |
100% |
(20%) |
The following table indicates our sales volume of seamless and welded pipes by business segment for the periods indicated below:
Thousands of tons |
For the six-month period ended June 30, |
Increase / (Decrease) | |
|
2010 |
2009 | |
|
|
|
|
Tubes Seamless |
1,070 |
1,076 |
(1%) |
Tubes Welded |
318 |
175 |
82% |
Tubes Total |
1,388 |
1,251 |
11% |
Projects Welded |
66 |
174 |
(62%) |
Total Tubes + Projects |
1,454 |
1,424 |
2% |
Tubes
The following table indicates, for our Tubes business segment, net sales by geographic region, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars |
For the six-month period ended June 30, |
Increase / (Decrease) | |
|
2010 |
2009 | |
Net sales |
|
|
|
- North America |
1,412.8 |
1,676.8 |
(16%) |
- South America |
518.3 |
494.3 |
5% |
- Europe |
378.8 |
484.9 |
(22%) |
- Middle East & Africa |
625.3 |
848.0 |
(26%) |
- Far East & Oceania |
196.6 |
305.4 |
(36%) |
Total net sales |
3,131.8 |
3,809.4 |
(18%) |
Cost of sales (% of sales) |
58% |
55% |
|
Operating income |
634.7 |
1,026.3 |
(38%) |
Operating income (% of sales) |
20% |
27% |
|
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Net sales of tubular products and services decreased 18% to US$3,131.8 million in the first half of 2010, compared to US$3,809.4 million in the first half of 2009, as an 11% increase in volumes was more than offset by a 26% reduction in average selling prices.
Cost of sales of tubular products and services, expressed as a percentage of net sales, rose from 55% in the first half of 2009, to 58% in the first half of 2010.
Operating income from tubular products and services decreased 38% to $634.7 million in the first half of 2010, from $1,026.3 million in the first half of 2009, mainly due to the year-to-year reduction in sales. Operating income expressed as a percentage of net sales decreased to 20% in the first half of 2010, compared to 27% in the first half of 2009. Our operating income in the first half of 2010 was affected by the decrease in the average selling prices, by the effect of fixed and semi-fixed costs over lower revenues, and by the time lag between raw material price variations and their impact on the cost of sales.
Projects
The following table indicates, for our Projects business segment, net sales, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars |
For the six-month period ended June 30, |
Increase / (Decrease) | |
|
2010 |
2009 | |
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
187.2 |
476.6 |
(61%) |
Cost of sales (% of sales) |
65% |
72% |
|
Operating income |
27.5 |
94.5 |
(71%) |
Operating income (% of sales) |
15% |
20% |
|
Net sales of pipes for pipeline projects decreased 61% to US$187.2 million in the first half of 2010, compared to US$476.6 million in the first half of 2009, reflecting lower deliveries in Brazil and Argentina to gas and other pipeline projects.
Operating income from pipes for pipeline projects decreased 71% to $27.5 million in the first half of 2010, from $94.5 million in the first half of 2009, mainly due to the year-to-year reduction in sales.
Others
The following table indicates, for our Others business segment, net sales, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales, operating income and operating income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
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Millions of U.S. dollars |
For the six-month period ended June 30, |
Increase / (Decrease) | |
|
2010 |
2009 | |
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
301.4 |
244.7 |
23% |
Cost of sales (% of sales) |
72% |
84% |
|
Operating income |
52.4 |
1.6 |
3109% |
Operating income (% of sales) |
17% |
1% |
|
Net sales of other products and services increased 23% to US$301.4 million in the first half of 2010, compared to US$244.7 million in the first half of 2009, as all the main business activities included in the segment increased their revenues.
Operating income from other products and services increased to $52.4 million in the first half of 2010, compared to $1.6 million during the first half of 2009, mainly due to the improved results of our electric conduits operations in the United States.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, increased as a percentage of net sales to 20.4% in the semester ended June 30, 2010, compared to 17.3% in the corresponding semester of 2009, mainly due to the effect of fixed and semi-fixed expenses over lower revenues.
Net interest expenses decreased to US$30.5 million in the first half of 2010, compared to US$50.8 million in the same period of 2009, reflecting the change in our net debt position to a net cash position, coupled with lower interest rates.
Other financial results recorded a gain of US$0.3 million during the first half of 2010, compared to a loss of US$52.3 million during the first half of 2009. These results largely reflect gains and losses on net foreign exchange transactions and the fair value of derivative instruments and are partially offset by changes to our net equity position. These gains and losses are mainly attributable to variations in the exchange rates between the non-US dollar functional currencies of our subsidiaries and the US dollar, in accordance with IFRS.
Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a gain of US$42.8 million in the first half of 2010, compared to a gain of US$57.9 million in the first half of 2009. These gains were derived mainly from our equity investment in Ternium.
Income tax charges remained stable in relative terms, totaling US$210.1 million in the first half of 2010, or 31% of income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax, compared to US$319.6 million in the first half of 2009, or 31% of income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax.
Results for discontinued operations reflected a loss of US$28.1 million in the first half of 2009, relating to the nationalization of certain Venezuelan subsidiaries by the Venezuelan government; there were no discontinued operations in the first half of 2010.
Income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to US$15.5 million in the first half of 2010, compared to US$20.2 million in the corresponding semester of 2009, mainly due to lower results at NKKTubes.
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Tenaris S.A. Half-year report 2010-Interim management report
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table provides certain information related to our cash generation and changes in our cash and cash equivalents position for the periods indicated below:
Millions of U.S. dollars |
For the six-month period ended June 30, | |
|
2010 |
2009 |
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
494.9 |
1,874.6 |
Net cash (used in) investing activities |
(258.0) |
(511.9) |
Net cash (used in) financing activities |
(501.4) |
(1,267.0) |
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(264.5) |
95.7 |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year |
1,528.7 |
1,525.0 |
Effect of exchange rate changes |
(19.8) |
(2.3) |
(Decrease) due to deconsolidation |
- |
(9.7) |
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(264.5) |
95.7 |
Cash and cash equivalents at period end |
1,244.4 |
1,608.7 |
Net cash provided by operations during the first half of 2010 was US$494.9 million, compared to US$1.9 billion in the first half of 2009, as a result of lower sales in the first half of 2010, and a strong reduction in investment in working capital in the first half of 2009. Working capital increased by US$63.5 million during the first half of 2010, while in the first half of 2009 it decreased by US$1.2 billion (primarily as a result of a strong decrease in inventories and trade accounts).
Capital expenditures amounted to $348.4 million in the first half of 2010, compared to US$226.3 million in the first half of 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.
As a result, our net cash position decreased by US$107.0 million during the first half of 2010, from US$675.7 million at December 31, 2009, to US$568.7 million at June 30, 2010. Total financial debt during the first half of 2010 decreased by US$234.0 million to US$1.2 billion at June 30, 2010.
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Tenaris S.A. Half-year report 2010-Interim management report
MAIN EVENTS OF THE PERIOD
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
On June 2, 2010, the Companys annual general shareholders meeting approved all resolutions on its agenda. Among other resolutions adopted at the meeting, the shareholders approved the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the annual accounts as at December 31, 2009, and the related reports and certifications.
The general shareholders meeting also approved the payment of a dividend for the year ended December 31, 2009, of $0.34 per share (or $0.68 per ADS), or approximately $401 million, which includes the interim dividend of $0.13 per share (or $0.26 per ADS) paid in November 2009. The balance of the annual dividend in the amount of $0.21 per share (or $0.42 per ADS), or approximately $248 million, was paid on June 24, 2010, with an ex-dividend date of June 21, 2010.
The general shareholders meeting approved the re-election of the current members of the board of directors, each to hold office until the meeting that will be convened to decide on the 2010 accounts. The board of directors subsequently confirmed and re-appointed Amadeo Vázquez y Vázquez, Jaime Serra Puche and Roberto Monti as members of the Companys audit committee, with Mr. Vázquez y Vázquez to continue as chairman. All three members of the audit committee qualify as independent directors under the articles and applicable law. The general shareholders meeting appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.
The general shareholders meeting also granted a new authorization to the Company and its subsidiaries to purchase, acquire or receive, from time to time, Shares or other securities of the Company, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the meetings minutes.
RECENT EVENTS
Corporate reorganization in light of the impending termination of Luxembourg's 1929 holding company regime
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Tenaris S.A. Half-year report 2010-Interim management report
Tenaris is a party to several related party transactions, which include, among others, purchases and sales of goods (including steel pipes, flat steel products, steel bars, raw materials, gas and electricity) and services (including engineering services and related services) from or to entities controlled by San Faustin or in which San Faustin holds significant interests. Material related party transactions are subject to the review of the audit committee of the Companys board of directors and the requirements of the Companys articles of association and Luxembourg law. For further detail on Tenariss related party transactions, see Note 13 Related party transactions to our unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements included in this half-year report.
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Tenaris S.A. Half-year report 2010-Management certification
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that:
1. the unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards included in this half year report, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Tenaris S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries, taken as a whole; and
2. the interim management report included in this half year report, includes a fair review of the important events that have occurred during the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, and their impact on the unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements for such period, material related party transactions and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties they face.
/s/ Paolo Rocca
Chief Executive Officer
Paolo Rocca
August 4, 2010
/s/ Ricardo Soler
Chief Financial Officer
Ricardo Soler
August 4, 2010
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Tenaris S.A. Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the three-month period ended June 31, 2004
JUNE 30, 2010
Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L. Firma miembro de PricewaterhouseCoopers Bouchard 557, piso 7° C1106ABG Ciudad de Buenos Aires Tel.: (54-11) 4850-0000 Fax.: (54-11) 4850-1800
www.pwc.com/ar |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Tenaris S.A.
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated condensed interim statement of financial position of Tenaris S.A. and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2010, and the related consolidated condensed interim statements of income and of comprehensive income for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated condensed interim statements of changes in equity and of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. These consolidated condensed interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and adopted by the European Union.
We previously audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of changes in equity and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 24, 2010, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated condensed statement of financial position as of December 31, 2009, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated statement of financial position from which it has been derived.
Buenos Aires, August 4, 2010
PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.
by /s/ Diego M. Niebuhr (Partner) |
Diego M. Niebuhr |
Tenaris S.A - Half-year report 2010
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated) |
|
Three-month period ended June 30, |
Six-month period | ||
|
Notes |
2010 |
2009 |
2010 |
2009 |
Continuing operations |
|
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) | ||
Net sales |
3 |
1,981,762 |
2,096,344 |
3,620,483 |
4,530,632 |
Cost of sales |
3 & 4 |
(1,183,429) |
(1,264,899) |
(2,170,472) |
(2,628,211) |
Gross profit |
|
798,333 |
831,445 |
1,450,011 |
1,902,421 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
3 & 5 |
(391,144) |
(395,926) |
(738,531) |
(783,006) |
Other operating income (expense), net |
3 |
(1,886) |
1,278 |
3,163 |
3,024 |
Operating income |
|
405,303 |
436,797 |
714,643 |
1,122,439 |
Interest income |
6 |
4,352 |
8,163 |
11,500 |
12,737 |
Interest expense |
6 |
(21,889) |
(24,435) |
(41,958) |
(63,582) |
Other financial results |
6 |
(7,368) |
(15,907) |
323 |
(52,266) |
Income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax |
|
380,398 |
404,618 |
684,508 |
1,019,328 |
Equity in earnings of associated companies |
|
19,288 |
66,514 |
42,814 |
57,935 |
Income before income tax |
|
399,686 |
471,132 |
727,322 |
1,077,263 |
Income tax |
|
(104,716) |
(114,518) |
(210,142) |
(319,592) |
Income for continuing operations |
|
294,970 |
356,614 |
517,180 |
757,671 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
Result for discontinued operations |
12 |
- |
(20,176) |
- |
(28,138) |
Income for the period |
|
294,970 |
336,438 |
517,180 |
729,533 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the Company |
|
282,098 |
343,268 |
501,647 |
709,315 |
Non-controlling interests |
|
12,872 |
(6,830) |
15,533 |
20,218 |
|
|
294,970 |
336,438 |
517,180 |
729,533 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company during period: |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (thousands) |
7 |
1,180,537 |
1,180,537 |
1,180,537 |
1,180,537 |
Continuing and Discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share (U.S. dollars per share) |
7 |
0.24 |
0.29 |
0.42 |
0.60 |
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS (U.S. dollars per ADS) |
7 |
0.48 |
0.58 |
0.85 |
1.20 |
Continuing operations |
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share (U.S. dollars per share) |
|
0.24 |
0.30 |
0.42 |
0.61 |
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS (U.S. dollars per ADS) |
|
0.48 |
0.60 |
0.85 |
1.23 |
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
|
Three-month period ended June 30, |
Six-month period | ||
|
|
2010 |
2009 |
2010 |
2009 |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) | ||
Income for the period |
|
294,970 |
336,438 |
517,180 |
729,533 |
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation adjustment |
|
(145,777) |
295,277 |
(150,886) |
161,862 |
Hedge reserve |
|
1,088 |
3,169 |
(2,195) |
(8,349) |
Share of other comprehensive income of associates |
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation adjustment |
|
(4,704) |
12,093 |
2,025 |
(4,430) |
Hedge reserve |
|
175 |
1,176 |
231 |
1,815 |
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income |
|
(659) |
180 |
462 |
2,876 |
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax |
|
(149,877) |
311,895 |
(150,363) |
153,774 |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
|
145,093 |
648,333 |
366,817 |
883,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the Company |
|
128,962 |
592,430 |
359,397 |
815,388 |
Non-controlling interests |
|
16,131 |
55,903 |
7,420 |
67,919 |
|
|
145,093 |
648,333 |
366,817 |
883,307 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Tenaris S.A - Half-year report 2010
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
|
At June 30, 2010 |
|
At December 31, 2009 | ||
|
Notes |
(Unaudited) |
|
| ||
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
8 |
3,329,749 |
|
|
3,254,587 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
9 |
3,576,341 |
|
|
3,670,920 |
|
Investments in associated companies |
|
635,180 |
|
|
602,572 |
|
Other investments |
|
34,973 |
|
|
34,167 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
217,197 |
|
|
197,603 |
|
Receivables |
|
109,856 |
7,903,296 |
|
101,618 |
7,861,467 |
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
2,062,844 |
|
|
1,687,059 |
|
Receivables and prepayments |
|
229,644 |
|
|
220,124 |
|
Current tax assets |
|
229,477 |
|
|
260,280 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
1,291,338 |
|
|
1,310,302 |
|
Available for sale assets |
14 |
21,572 |
|
|
21,572 |
|
Other investments |
|
504,623 |
|
|
579,675 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
1,276,814 |
5,616,312 |
|
1,542,829 |
5,621,841 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
13,519,608 |
|
|
13,483,308 |
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital and reserves attributable to the Companys equity holders |
|
|
9,203,282 |
|
|
9,092,164 |
Non-controlling interests |
|
|
618,525 |
|
|
628,672 |
Total equity |
|
|
9,821,807 |
|
|
9,720,836 |
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
461,535 |
|
|
655,181 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
849,072 |
|
|
860,787 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
187,089 |
|
|
192,467 |
|
Provisions |
|
83,206 |
|
|
80,755 |
|
Trade payables |
|
3,555 |
1,584,457 |
|
2,812 |
1,792,002 |
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
751,186 |
|
|
791,583 |
|
Current tax liabilities |
|
201,201 |
|
|
306,539 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
273,300 |
|
|
192,190 |
|
Provisions |
|
27,865 |
|
|
28,632 |
|
Customer advances |
|
44,357 |
|
|
95,107 |
|
Trade payables |
|
815,435 |
2,113,344 |
|
556,419 |
1,970,470 |
Total liabilities |
|
|
3,697,801 |
|
|
3,762,472 |
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
13,519,608 |
|
|
13,483,308 |
Contingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits are disclosed in Note 10.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Tenaris S.A - Half-year report 2010
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
Attributable to equity holders of the Company |
|
| ||||||
|
Share Capital |
Legal Reserves |
Share Premium |
Currency Translation Adjustment |
Other Reserves |
Retained Earnings (*) |
Total |
Non-controlling interests |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
Balance at January 1, 2010 |
1,180,537 |
118,054 |
609,733 |
29,533 |
10,484 |
7,143,823 |
9,092,164 |
628,672 |
9,720,836 |
Income for the period |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
501,647 |
501,647 |
15,533 |
517,180 |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation adjustment |
- |
- |
- |
(142,770) |
- |
- |
(142,770) |
(8,116) |
(150,886) |
Hedge reserve, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(1,736) |
- |
(1,736) |
3 |
(1,733) |
Share of other comprehensive income of associates |
- |
- |
- |
2,025 |
231 |
- |
2,256 |
- |
2,256 |
Other comprehensive income for the period |
- |
- |
- |
(140,745) |
(1,505) |
- |
(142,250) |
(8,113) |
(150,363) |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
- |
- |
- |
(140,745) |
(1,505) |
501,647 |
359,397 |
7,420 |
366,817 |
Acquisition and increase of non-controlling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(366) |
- |
(366) |
(2,990) |
(3,356) |
Dividends paid in cash |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(247,913) |
(247,913) |
(14,577) |
(262,490) |
Balance at June 30, 2010 |
1,180,537 |
118,054 |
609,733 |
(111,212) |
8,613 |
7,397,557 |
9,203,282 |
618,525 |
9,821,807 |
|
Attributable to equity holders of the Company |
|
| ||||||
|
Share Capital |
Legal Reserves |
Share Premium |
Currency Translation Adjustment |
Other Reserves |
Retained Earnings |
Total |
Non-controlling interests |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
Balance at January 1, 2009 |
1,180,537 |
118,054 |
609,733 |
(223,779) |
2,127 |
6,489,899 |
8,176,571 |
525,316 |
8,701,887 |
Income for the period |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
709,315 |
709,315 |
20,218 |
729,533 |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation adjustment |
- |
- |
- |
111,229 |
- |
- |
111,229 |
50,633 |
161,862 |
Hedge reserve, net of tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2,541) |
- |
(2,541) |
(2,932) |
(5,473) |
Share of other comprehensive income of associates |
- |
- |
- |
(4,430) |
1,815 |
- |
(2,615) |
- |
(2,615) |
Other comprehensive income for the period |
- |
- |
- |
106,799 |
(726) |
- |
106,073 |
47,701 |
153,774 |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
- |
- |
- |
106,799 |
(726) |
709,315 |
815,388 |
67,919 |
883,307 |
Acquisition and decrease of non-controlling interests |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(783) |
- |
(783) |
3,476 |
2,693 |
Change in equity reserves |
- |
- |
- |
- |
21 |
- |
21 |
- |
21 |
Dividends paid in cash |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(354,161) |
(354,161) |
(27,176) |
(381,337) |
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
1,180,537 |
118,054 |
609,733 |
(116,980) |
639 |
6,845,053 |
8,637,036 |
569,535 |
9,206,571 |
(*) Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2009 calculated in accordance with Luxembourg Law are disclosed in Note 10.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
Six-month period ended June 30, | |
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
Notes |
2010 |
2009 |
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
Income for the period |
|
517,180 |
729,533 |
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
8 & 9 |
251,916 |
248,061 |
Income tax accruals less payments |
|
(115,948) |
(329,690) |
Equity in earnings of associated companies |
|
(43,310) |
(57,073) |
Interest accruals less payments, net |
|
19,496 |
(23,698) |
|
|
|
|
Changes in provisions |
|
1,684 |
14,200 |
Changes in working capital |
|
(63,493) |
1,175,460 |
Other, including currency translation adjustment |
|
(72,632) |
117,792 |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
494,893 |
1,874,585 |
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
8 & 9 |
(348,393) |
(226,335) |
Acquisition of subsidiaries and changes in non-controlling interests |
11 |
(3,356) |
(73,535) |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
|
5,746 |
10,328 |
Dividends received from associated companies |
|
12,958 |
5,223 |
Investments in short terms securities |
|
75,052 |
(227,587) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(257,993) |
(511,906) |
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
(247,913) |
(354,161) |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries |
|
(14,577) |
(27,176) |
Proceeds from borrowings |
|
349,856 |
263,841 |
Repayments of borrowings |
|
(588,754) |
(1,149,484) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(501,388) |
(1,266,980) |
|
|
|
|
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(264,488) |
95,699 |
|
|
|
|
Movement in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
At the beginning of the period |
|
1,528,707 |
1,525,022 |
Effect of exchange rate changes |
|
(19,818) |
(2,330) |
Decrease due to deconsolidation |
|
- |
(9,696) |
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(264,488) |
95,699 |
At June 30, |
|
1,244,401 |
1,608,695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, | |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
2010 |
2009 |
Cash and bank deposits |
|
1,276,814 |
1,622,908 |
Bank overdrafts |
|
(32,413) |
(14,213) |
|
|
1,244,401 |
1,608,695 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 |
General information |
2 |
Accounting policies and basis of presentation |
3 |
Segment information |
4 |
Cost of sales |
5 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
6 |
Financial results |
7 |
Earnings and dividends per share |
8 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
9 |
Intangible assets, net |
10 |
Contingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits |
11 |
Business combinations and other acquisitions |
12 |
Discontinued operations |
13 |
Related party transactions |
14 |
Process in Venezuela |
|
|
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In the notes all amounts are shown in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
1 General information
Tenaris S.A. (the Company), a Luxembourg corporation (societé anonyme holding), was incorporated on December 17, 2001 as a holding company in steel pipe manufacturing and distributing operations. The Company holds, either directly or indirectly, controlling interests in various subsidiaries. References in these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements to Tenaris refer to Tenaris S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries. A list of the principal Companys subsidiaries is included in Note 31 to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements were approved for issue by the Companys Board of Directors on August 4, 2010.
2 Accounting policies and basis of presentation
These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies used in the preparation of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements are consistent with those used in the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009. These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board and adopted by the European Union (IFRS).
Whenever necessary, comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to changes in presentation in the current year.
The preparation of Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make certain accounting estimates and assumptions that might affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet dates, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reported periods. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Material inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains (losses) on transactions between Tenaris subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. However, since the functional currency of some subsidiaries is its respective local currency, some financial gains (losses) arising from inter-company transactions are generated. These are included in the Consolidated Condensed Interim Income Statement under Other financial results.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
3 Segment information
Reportable operating segments
(Unaudited)
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
Tubes |
Projects |
Other |
Total Continuing operations |
Total Discontinued operations (*) |
Six-month period ended June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
3,131,830 |
187,248 |
301,405 |
3,620,483 |
- |
Cost of sales |
(1,830,262) |
(122,129) |
(218,081) |
(2,170,472) |
- |
Gross profit |
1,301,568 |
65,119 |
83,324 |
1,450,011 |
- |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(666,222) |
(39,086) |
(33,223) |
(738,531) |
- |
Other operating income (expenses), net |
(643) |
1,479 |
2,327 |
3,163 |
- |
Operating income |
634,703 |
27,512 |
52,428 |
714,643 |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
234,511 |
9,695 |
7,710 |
251,916 |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six-month period ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
3,809,353 |
476,624 |
244,655 |
4,530,632 |
18,558 |
Cost of sales |
(2,077,069) |
(345,108) |
(206,034) |
(2,628,211) |
(31,866) |
Gross profit |
1,732,284 |
131,516 |
38,621 |
1,902,421 |
(13,308) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(707,979) |
(38,476) |
(36,551) |
(783,006) |
(9,540) |
Other operating income (expenses), net |
2,002 |
1,458 |
(436) |
3,024 |
(179) |
Operating income |
1,026,307 |
94,498 |
1,634 |
1,122,439 |
(23,027) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
227,226 |
8,381 |
12,427 |
248,034 |
27 |
Geographical information
(Unaudited)
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
North America |
South America |
Europe |
Middle East & Africa |
Far East & Oceania |
Total Continuing operations |
Total Discontinued operations (*) |
Six-month period ended June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
1,498,143 |
885,707 |
413,644 |
626,348 |
196,641 |
3,620,483 |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
128,205 |
52,664 |
57,181 |
707 |
13,159 |
251,916 |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six-month period ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
1,744,014 |
1,125,490 |
507,205 |
848,525 |
305,398 |
4,530,632 |
18,558 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
137,582 |
48,123 |
52,543 |
622 |
9,164 |
248,034 |
27 |
(*) Corresponds to the Venezuelan Companies (year 2009).
Allocation of net sales to geographical information is based on customer location. Allocation of depreciation and amortization is based on the geographical location of the underlying assets.
For geographical information purposes, North America comprises principally Canada, Mexico and the United States of America; South America comprises principally Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela; Europe comprises principally Italy, Norway, Romania and the United Kingdom; Middle East and Africa comprises principally Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia; Far East and Oceania comprises principally China, Indonesia and Japan.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
4 Cost of sales
|
Six-month period ended June 30, | |
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
2010 |
2009 |
|
(Unaudited) | |
Inventories at the beginning of the period |
1,687,059 |
3,091,401 |
|
|
|
Plus: Charges of the period |
|
|
Raw materials, energy, consumables and other |
1,710,431 |
981,233 |
Increase in inventory due to business combinations |
- |
53,541 |
Services and fees |
154,792 |
123,894 |
Labor cost |
454,205 |
346,720 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
140,364 |
126,330 |
Amortization of intangible assets |
2,090 |
1,257 |
Maintenance expenses |
87,339 |
82,756 |
Provisions for contingencies |
- |
1,374 |
Allowance for obsolescence |
(34,346) |
20,614 |
Taxes |
3,561 |
3,576 |
Other |
27,821 |
21,892 |
|
2,546,257 |
1,763,187 |
Transfer to assets available for sale |
- |
(43,726) |
Less: Inventories at the end of the period |
(2,062,844) |
(2,150,785) |
|
2,170,472 |
2,660,077 |
From Discontinued operations |
- |
(31,866) |
|
2,170,472 |
2,628,211 |
5 Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
Six-month period ended June 30, | |
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
2010 |
2009 |
|
(Unaudited) | |
Services and fees |
106,609 |
106,450 |
Labor cost |
225,087 |
220,461 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
8,936 |
5,517 |
Amortization of intangible assets |
100,526 |
114,957 |
Commissions, freight and other selling expenses |
187,838 |
208,554 |
Provisions for contingencies |
21,923 |
16,346 |
Allowances for doubtful accounts |
(11,569) |
10,094 |
Taxes |
56,008 |
59,275 |
Other |
43,173 |
50,892 |
|
738,531 |
792,546 |
From Discontinued operations |
- |
(9,540) |
|
738,531 |
783,006 |
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
6 Financial results
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
Six-month period ended June 30, | |
|
2010 |
2009 |
|
(Unaudited) | |
Interest income |
11,500 |
12,892 |
Interest expense (*) |
(41,958) |
(67,162) |
Interest net |
(30,458) |
(54,270) |
|
|
|
Net foreign exchange transaction results |
3,743 |
(30,615) |
Foreign exchange derivatives contracts results (**) |
(2,078) |
(19,073) |
Other |
(1,342) |
(3,460) |
Other financial results |
323 |
(53,148) |
|
|
|
Net financial results |
(30,135) |
(107,418) |
From Discontinued operations |
- |
4,307 |
|
(30,135) |
(103,111) |
Each item included in this note differs from its corresponding line in the Consolidated Condensed Interim Income Statement because it includes discontinued operations results.
Net foreign exchange transaction results include those amounts that affect the gross margin of certain subsidiaries which functional currencies are different from the U.S. dollar.
(*) Interest rate swaps losses, included under Interest expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 amount to $7.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively.
(**)Tenaris has identified certain embedded derivatives and in accordance with IAS 39 (Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement) has accounted them separately from their host contracts. A loss of $7.8 million and a gain of $5.7 million arising from the valuation of these contracts have been recognized for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively.
7 Earnings and dividends per share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net income attributable to equity holders of the Company by the daily weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
|
Six-month period ended June 30, | |
|
2010 |
2009 |
|
(Unaudited) | |
Net income attributable to equity holders |
501,647 |
709,315 |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) |
1,180,537 |
1,180,537 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share (U.S. dollars per share) |
0.42 |
0.60 |
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS (U.S. dollars per ADS) (*) |
0.85 |
1.20 |
|
|
|
Result for discontinued operations attributable to equity holders |
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share (U.S. dollars per share) |
- |
(0.01) |
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS (U.S. dollars per ADS) (*) |
- |
(0.03) |
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(*) Each ADS equals two shares
On June 2, 2010, the Companys shareholders approved an annual dividend in the amount of $0.34 per share ($0.68 per ADS). The amount approved included the interim dividend previously paid in November 2009, in the amount of $0.13 per share ($0.26 per ADS). The balance, amounting to $0.21 per share ($0.42 per ADS), was paid on June 24, 2010. In the aggregate, the interim dividend paid in November 2009 and the balance paid in June 2010 amounted to approximately $401 million.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
8 Property, plant and equipment, net
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
2010 |
2009 |
|
(Unaudited) | |
Six-month period ended June 30, |
|
|
Opening net book amount |
3,254,587 |
2,982,871 |
Currency translation adjustment |
(105,832) |
47,637 |
Increase due to business combinations |
- |
24,123 |
Additions |
337,534 |
217,169 |
Disposals |
(5,722) |
(9,782) |
Transfers |
(1,518) |
(1,989) |
Depreciation charge |
(149,300) |
(131,847) |
Disposals due to deconsolidation |
- |
(6,060) |
At June 30, |
3,329,749 |
3,122,122 |
9 Intangible assets, net
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
2010 |
2009 |
|
(Unaudited) | |
Six-month period ended June 30, |
|
|
Opening net book amount |
3,670,920 |
3,826,987 |
Currency translation adjustment |
(4,316) |
15,869 |
Additions |
10,859 |
9,166 |
Disposals |
(24) |
(546) |
Transfers |
1,518 |
1,989 |
Amortization charge |
(102,616) |
(116,214) |
Disposals due to deconsolidation |
- |
(430) |
At June 30, |
3,576,341 |
3,736,821 |
10 Contingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits
Contingencies
This note should be read in conjunction with Note 26 to the Companys audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Conversion of tax loss carry-forwards
On December 18, 2000, the Argentine tax authorities notified Siderca S.A.I.C., a Tenaris subsidiary organized in Argentina (Siderca), of an income tax assessment related to the conversion of tax loss carry-forwards into Debt Consolidation Bonds under Argentine Law No. 24.073. The adjustments proposed by the tax authorities represent an estimated contingency of ARS94.3 million (approximately $24.1 million) at June 30, 2010, in taxes and penalties. Based on the views of Sidercas tax advisors, Tenaris believes that it is not probable that the ultimate resolution of the matter will result in an obligation. Accordingly, no provision was recorded in these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
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10 Contingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits (Cont.)
Contingencies (Cont.)
Ongoing investigation
The Company has learned from one of its customers in Central Asia that certain sales agency payments made by one of the Companys subsidiaries may have improperly benefited employees of the customer and other persons. These payments may have violated certain applicable laws, including the U.S. FCPA (Foreign corrupt practices act). The Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors has engaged external counsel in connection with a review of these payments and related matters, and the Company has voluntarily notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. The Company is sharing the results of this review with the appropriate regulatory agencies, and will cooperate with any investigations that may be conducted by such agencies. At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters or estimate the range of potential loss or extent of ri sk, if any, to the Companys business that may result from resolution of these matters.
Commitments
Set forth is a description of Tenariss main outstanding commitments:
Restrictions to the distribution of profits and payment of dividends
As of December 31, 2009, equity as defined under Luxembourg law and regulations consisted of:
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Share capital |
1,180,537 |
Legal reserve |
118,054 |
Share premium |
609,733 |
Retained earnings including net income for the year ended December 31, 2009 |
3,916,482 |
Total equity in accordance with Luxembourg law |
5,824,806 |
At least 5% of the Companys net income per year, as calculated in accordance with Luxembourg law and regulations, must be allocated to the creation of a legal reserve equivalent to 10% of the Companys share capital. As of December 31, 2009, this reserve is fully allocated and additional allocations to the reserve are not required under Luxembourg law. Dividends may not be paid out of the legal reserve.
The Company may pay dividends to the extent, among other conditions, that it has distributable retained earnings calculated in accordance with Luxembourg law and regulations.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
10 Contingencies, commitments and restrictions to the distribution of profits (Cont.)
Restrictions to the distribution of profits and payment of dividends (Cont.)
At December 31, 2009, distributable amount for the financial period of Tenaris under Luxembourg law totals $4.5 billion, as detailed below.
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Retained earnings at December 31, 2008 under Luxembourg law |
3,174,932 |
Dividends received |
1,265,460 |
Other income and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 |
(16,279) |
Dividends paid |
(507,631) |
Retained earnings at December 31, 2009 under Luxembourg law |
3,916,482 |
Share premium |
609,733 |
Distributable amount at December 31, 2009 under Luxembourg law |
4,526,215 |
11 Business combinations and other acquisitions
(a) Tenaris acquired control of Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya
In April 2009, Tenaris completed the acquisition from Bakrie & Brothers TbK, Green Pipe International Limited and Cakrawala Baru of a 77.45% holding in Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya (SPIJ), an Indonesian OCTG processing business with heat treatment and premium connection threading facilities, for a purchase price of $69.5 million, with $21.9 million being payable as consideration for SPIJ's equity and $47.6 million as consideration for the assignment of certain sellers' loan to SPIJ. Tenaris began consolidating SPIJs balance sheet and results of operations since April 2009.
(b) Non-controlling interests
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, additional shares of certain Tenaris subsidiaries were acquired from non-controlling shareholders for approximately $3.4 million and $9.5 million, respectively.
The assets and liabilities determined arising from the business combinations and the acquisitions are as follows:
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 |
|
|
Other assets and liabilities (net) |
(1,309) |
Property, plant and equipment |
24,123 |
Net assets acquired |
22,814 |
Non-controlling interests |
3,170 |
Sub-total |
25,984 |
Assumed liabilities |
47,600 |
Sub-total |
73,584 |
Cash acquired |
5,501 |
Purchase consideration |
79,085 |
12 Discontinued operations
Nationalization of Venezuelan Subsidiaries
The results of operations and cash flows generated by the Venezuelan Companies (as defined in Note 14) are presented as discontinued operations in these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements. For further information see Note 14.
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Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
12 Discontinued operations (Cont.)
Analysis of the result of discontinued operations (*)
(i) Result for discontinued operations
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
|
Six-month period ended June 30, |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
Gross loss |
|
(13,308) |
Operating loss |
|
(23,027) |
Result for discontinued operations |
|
(28,138) |
(ii) Net cash flows attributable to discontinued operations
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
|
Six-month period ended June 30, |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
1,788 |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(801) |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
5,306 |
(*) Corresponds to the Venezuelan Companies.
All amounts were estimated only for disclosure purposes, as cash flows from these discontinued operations were not managed separately from other cash flows.
13 Related party transactions
Based on the information most recently available to the Company, as of June 30, 2010:
Based on the information most recently available to the Company, as of May 31, 2010 Tenariss directors and senior management as a group owned 0.12% of the Companys outstanding shares, Aberdeen Asset Management PLC beneficially owned 5.04% of the Companys outstanding shares, while the remaining 34.39% were publicly traded.
At June 30, 2010, the closing price of Ternium S.A. (Ternium) ADS as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange was $32.92 per ADS, giving Tenariss ownership stake a market value of approximately $756.2 million. At June 30, 2010, the carrying value of Tenariss ownership stake in Ternium was approximately $620.5 million.
Transactions and balances disclosed as with Associated companies are those with companies over which Tenaris exerts significant influence or joint control in accordance with IFRS, but does not have control. All other transactions with related parties which are not Associated and which are not consolidated are disclosed as Other.
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13 Related party transactions (Cont.)
The following transactions were carried out with related parties:
(all amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)
|
Six-month period ended June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
Associated (1) |
Other |
Total |
(i) |
Transactions |
|
|
|
|
(a) Sales of goods and services |
|
|
|
|
Sales of goods |
15,582 |
11,220 |
26,802 |
|
Sales of services |
5,870 |
1,359 |
7,229 |
|
|
21,452 |
12,579 |
34,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Purchases of goods and services |
|
|
|
|
Purchases of goods |
84,303 |
9,291 |
93,594 |
|
Purchases of services |
28,920 |
53,515 |
82,435 |
|
|
113,223 |
62,806 |
176,029 |
(Unaudited)
|
Six-month period ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Associated (1) |
Other |
Total |
(i) |
Transactions (2) |
|
|
|
|
(a) Sales of goods and services |
|
|
|
|
Sales of goods |
8,789 |
60,150 |
68,939 |
|
Sales of services |
7,134 |
2,795 |
9,929 |
|
|
15,923 |
62,945 |
78,868 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Purchases of goods and services |
|
|
|
|
Purchases of goods |
20,611 |
6,313 |
26,924 |
|
Purchases of services |
48,670 |
32,849 |
81,519 |
|
|
69,281 |
39,162 |
108,443 |
(Unaudited)
|
At June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
Associated (1) |
Other |
Total |
(ii) |
Period-end balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) Arising from sales / purchases of goods / services |
|
|
|
|
Receivables from related parties |
16,410 |
12,399 |
28,809 |
|
Payables to related parties |
(34,227) |
(13,987) |
(48,214) |
|
|
(17,817) |
(1,588) |
(19,405) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Financial debt |
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
(3,625) |
- |
(3,625) |
|
At December 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Associated (1) |
Other |
Total |
(ii) |
Year-end balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) Arising from sales / purchases of goods / services |
|
|
|
|
Receivables from related parties |
18,273 |
7,093 |
25,366 |
|
Payables to related parties |
(23,898) |
(5,856) |
(29,754) |
|
|
(5,625) |
1,237 |
(4,388) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Financial debt |
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
(2,907) |
- |
(2,907) |
(1) Includes Ternium S.A. and its subsidiaries (Ternium), Condusid C.A. (Condusid), Finma S.A.I.F (Finma), Lomond Holdings B.V. group (Lomond), Socotherm Brasil S.A. (Socotherm) and Hydril Jindal International Private Ltd (Hydril Jindal).
(2) Includes $2.5 million of purchases of nationalized Venezuelan subsidiaries.
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Tenaris S.A - Half-year report 2010
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
14 Process in Venezuela
Nationalization of Venezuelan Subsidiaries
Within the framework of Decree Law 6058, on May 22, 2009, Venezuelas President Hugo Chávez announced the nationalization of, among other companies, the Companys majority-owned subsidiaries TAVSA Tubos de Acero de Venezuela S.A. (Tavsa) and, Matesi, Materiales Siderurgicos S.A (Matesi), and Complejo Siderurgico de Guayana, C.A (Comsigua), in which the Company has a non-controlling interest (collectively, the Venezuelan Companies). On May 25, 2009, the Minister of Basic Industries and Mines of Venezuela (MIBAM) issued official communications N°230/09 and 231/09, appointing the MIBAMs representatives to the transition committees charged with overseeing the nationalization processes of Tavsa and Matesi. On May 29, 2009, the Company sent response letters to the MIBAM acknowledging the Venezuelan governments decision to n ationalize Tavsa and Matesi, appointing its representatives to the transition committees, and reserving all of its rights under contracts, investment treaties and Venezuelan and international law and the right to submit any controversy between the Company or its subsidiaries and Venezuela relating to Tavsa and Matesis nationalization to international arbitration, including arbitration administered by ICSID.
On July 14, 2009, President Chávez issued Decree 6796, which orders the acquisition of the Venezuelan Companies assets and provides that Tavsas assets will be held by the Ministry of Energy and Oil, while Matesi and Comsiguas assets will be held by MIBAM. Decree 6796 also requires the Venezuelan government to create certain committees at each of the Venezuelan Companies; each transition committee must ensure the nationalization of each Venezuelan Company and the continuity of its operations, and each technical committee (to be composed of representatives of Venezuela and the private sector) must negotiate over a 60-day period (extendable by mutual agreement) a fair price for each Venezuelan Company to be transferred to Venezuela. In the event the parties fail to reach agreement by the expiration of the 60-day period (or any extension thereof), the applicable Ministry will assume control and e xclusive operation of the relevant Venezuelan Company, and the Executive Branch will order their expropriation in accordance with the Venezuelan Expropriation Law. The Decree also specifies that all facts and activities there under are subject to Venezuelan law and any disputes relating thereto must be submitted to Venezuelan courts.
On August 19, 2009, the Company announced that Venezuela, acting through the transition committee appointed by the MIBAM, unilaterally assumed exclusive operational control over Matesi.
On November 17, 2009, the Company announced that Venezuela acting through PDVSA Industrial S.A. (a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.), formally assumed exclusive operational control over the assets of Tavsa. Following this formal change in operational control, PDVSA Industrial assumed complete responsibility over Tavsas operations and management and since then Tavsas operations are being managed by the transition committee previously appointed by Venezuela. The Companys representatives in Tavsas board of directors have ceased their functions.
The Companys investments in Tavsa, Matesi and Comsigua are protected under applicable bilateral investment treaties, including the bilateral investment treaty between Venezuela and the Belgian-Luxembourgish Union, and, as noted above, Tenaris continues to reserve all of its rights under contracts, investment treaties and Venezuelan and international law, and to consent to the jurisdiction of the ICSID in connection with the nationalization process.
Based on the facts and circumstances described above and following the guidance set forth by IAS 27R, the Company ceased consolidating the Venezuelan Companies results of operations and cash flows as from June 30, 2009 and classified its investments in the Venezuelan Companies as financial assets based on the definitions contained in paragraphs 11(c)(i) and 13 of IAS 32.
The Company classified its interests in the Venezuelan Companies as available-for-sale investments since management believes they do not fulfill the requirements for classification within any of the remaining categories provided by IAS 39 and such classification is the most appropriate accounting treatment applicable to non-voluntary dispositions of assets.
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Tenaris S.A - Half-year report 2010
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
14 Process in Venezuela (Cont.)
Nationalization of Venezuelan Subsidiaries (Cont.)
Tenaris subsidiaries have also net receivables with the Venezuelan Companies as of June 30, 2010, for a total amount of $27.7 million.
The Company records its interest in the Venezuelan Companies at its carrying amount at June 30, 2009, and not at fair value, following the guidance set forth by paragraphs 46(c), AG80 and AG81 of IAS 39.
/s/ Ricardo Soler
Ricardo Soler
Chief Financial Officer
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Tenaris S.A - Half-year report 2010
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
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