UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

August 2023

 

Commission File Number 1-14728

 

 

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

 

Presidente Riesco 5711, 20th floor

Las Condes

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F  ☒            Form 40-F  ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.

 

The following exhibit is attached:

 

EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
99.1   Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: August 3, 2023 LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.
     
  By: /s/ Ramiro Alfonsín
  Name:  

Ramiro Alfonsín

  Title:

CFO

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

JUNE 30, 2023

 

CONTENTS

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

(Free translation from the original in Spanish)

 

Santiago, August 2, 2023

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

 

Results of the review of the interim consolidated financial information

 

We have reviewed the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries, which comprise the interim consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023 and the corresponding interim consolidated statements of income by function and comprehensive income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the corresponding interim consolidated statements of cash flows and changes in equity for the six-month periods ending on those dates, and the corresponding notes to the interim consolidated financial statements (jointly referred to as interim consolidated financial information).

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim consolidated financial information, for them to be in conformity with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” of the International Financial Reporting Standards.

 

Basis for the results of the review

 

We performed our review in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards in Chile applicable to reviews of interim financial information. 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 generally accepted auditing standards in Chile, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial information taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. In accordance with the relevant ethical requirements for our review, we are required to be independent of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and comply with other ethical responsibilities in accordance with such requirements. We believe that the results of the review procedures provide us with a reasonable basis for our conclusion.

 

Management’s responsibility for the interim consolidated financial statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial information in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This responsibility includes the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control sufficient to provide a reasonable basis for the preparation and fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial information in accordance with the applicable framework for the preparation and presentation of financial information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Santiago, August 2, 2023

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

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Other matters

 

On March 9, 2023 we issued an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 of Latam Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, which includes the statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022 as presented in the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements, and corresponding notes.

 

 

/s/ Jonathan Yeomans Gibbons  
Jonathan Yeomans Gibbons  
RUT: 13.473.972-K  

  

 

 

 

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

 

Notes   Page
1 - General information   8
2 - Summary of material accounting policies   12
2.1. Basis of Preparation   12
2.2. Basis of Consolidation   14
2.3. Foreign currency transactions   15
2.4. Property, plant and equipment   17
2.5. Intangible assets other than goodwill   17
2.6. Borrowing costs   18
2.7. Losses for impairment of non-financial assets   18
2.8. Financial assets   18
2.9. Derivative financial instruments and embedded derivatives   19
2.10. Inventories   21
2.11. Trade and other accounts receivable   21
2.12. Cash and cash equivalents   21
2.13. Capital   21
2.14. Trade and other accounts payables   21
2.15. Interest-bearing loans   22
2.16. Current and deferred taxes   22
2.17. Employee benefits   23
2.18. Provisions   24
2.19. Revenue from contracts with customers   24
2.20. Leases   26
2.21. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale   27
2.22. Maintenance   27
2.23. Environmental costs   27
3 - Financial risk management   28
3.1. Financial risk factors   28
3.2. Capital risk management   42
3.3. Estimates of fair value   42
4 - Accounting estimates and judgments   45
5 - Segment information   48
6 - Cash and cash equivalents   49
7 - Financial instruments   50
8 - Trade and other accounts receivable current, and non-current accounts receivable   52
9 - Accounts receivable from/payable to related entities   54
10 - Inventories   55
11 - Other financial assets   56
12 - Other non-financial assets   57
13 - Non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale   58
14 - Investments in subsidiaries   59
15 - Intangible assets other than goodwill   62
16 - Property, plant and equipment   64
17 - Current and deferred tax   70
18 - Other financial liabilities   75

 

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19 - Trade and other accounts payables   83
20 - Other provisions   85
21 - Other non financial liabilities   87
22 - Employee benefits   88
23 - Accounts payable, non-current   91
24 - Equity   92
25 - Revenue   100
26 - Costs and expenses by nature   100
27 - Other income, by function   103
28 - Foreign currency and exchange rate differences   103
29 - Earning (Loss) per share   111
30 - Contingencies   112
31 - Commitments   137
32 - Transactions with related parties   140
33 - Share based payments   143
34 - Statement of cash flows   146
35 - The environment   149
36 - Events subsequent to the date of the financial statements   150

  

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

ASSETS           
      As of   As of 
      June 30,   December 31, 
   Note  2023   2022 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents             
Cash and cash equivalents  6 - 7   1,525,229    1,216,675 
Other financial assets  7 - 11   198,767    503,515 
Other non-financial assets  12   164,165    191,364 
Trade and other accounts receivable  7 - 8   1,287,604    1,008,109 
Accounts receivable from related entities  7 - 9   4,119    19,523 
Inventories  10   531,230    477,789 
Current tax assets  17   51,782    33,033 
              
Total current assets other than non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale      3,762,896    3,450,008 
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale  13   54,160    86,416 
              
Total current assets      3,817,056    3,536,424 
              
Non-current assets             
Other financial assets  7 - 11   16,975    15,517 
Other non-financial assets  12   176,483    148,378 
Accounts receivable  7 - 8   12,850    12,743 
Intangible assets other than goodwill  15   1,145,137    1,080,386 
Property, plant and equipment  16   8,466,403    8,411,661 
Deferred tax assets  17   3,843    5,915 
Total non-current assets     9,821,691   9,674,600 
Total assets      13,638,747    13,211,024 

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY           
      As of   As of 
      June 30,   December 31, 
  Note  2023   2022 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
LIABILITIES     Unaudited     
            
Current liabilities           
Other financial liabilities  7 - 18   538,572    802,841 
Trade and other accounts payables  7 - 19   1,624,534    1,627,992 
Accounts payable to related entities  7 - 9   -    12 
Other provisions  20   17,155    14,573 
Current tax liabilities  17   2,097    1,026 
Other non-financial liabilities  21   3,046,429    2,642,251 
Total current liabilities      5,228,787    5,088,695 
              
Non-current liabilities             
Other financial liabilities  7 - 18   5,863,419    5,979,039 
Accounts payable  7 - 23   385,987    326,284 
Other provisions  20   971,760    927,964 
Deferred tax liabilities  17   372,598    344,625 
Employee benefits  22   128,495    93,488 
Other non-financial liabilities  21   441,374    420,208 
Total non-current liabilities      8,163,633    8,091,608 
Total liabilities      13,392,420    13,180,303 
              
EQUITY             
Share capital  24   5,003,534    13,298,486 
Retained earnings/(losses)  24   244,065    (7,501,896)
Treasury Shares  24   -    (178)
Other equity  24   39    39 
Other reserves  24   (4,987,842)   (5,754,173)
Parent’s ownership interest      259,796    42,278 
Non-controlling interest  14   (13,469)   (11,557)
Total equity     246,327   30,721 
Total liabilities and equity      13,638,747    13,211,024 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME BY FUNCTION

 

      For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
      June 30,   June 30, 
   Note  2023   2022   2023   2022 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited   Unaudited 
Revenue  5 - 25   5,404,519    4,093,151    2,632,877    2,176,214 
Cost of sales  26   (4,187,364)   (3,770,428)   (2,018,295)   (2,008,317)
Gross margin      1,217,155    322,723    614,582    167,897 
Other income  27   77,002    91,967    43,186    49,873 
Distribution costs  26   (247,898)   (201,581)   (126,539)   (117,382)
Administrative expenses  26   (323,126)   (233,137)   (177,574)   (120,974)
Other expenses  26   (231,585)   (304,114)   (125,141)   (165,402)
Restructuring activities expenses  26   -    (203,440)   -    (155,690)
Other gains/(losses)      (21,123)   (15,411)   (1,440)   (17,717)
Income (Loss) from operation activities      470,425    (542,993)   227,074    (359,395)
                        
Financial income      63,186    10,233    45,264    5,670 
Financial costs  26   (336,777)   (465,820)   (172,613)   (206,422)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)      63,471    86,906    46,063    38,158 
Result of indexation units      724    (2,798)   1,062    (324)
Income (Loss) before taxes      261,029    (914,472)   146,850    (522,313)
Income tax benefit / (expense)  17   4,087    8,933    (2,792)   (1,962)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD      265,116    (905,539)   144,058    (524,275)
                        
Income (Loss) attributable to owners of the parent      267,052    (903,271)   145,251    (523,198)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest  14   (1,936)   (2,268)   (1,193)   (1,077)
                        
Net Income (Loss) for the period     265,116   (905,539)  144,058   (524,275)
                        
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE                       
Basic earnings (loss) per share (US$)  29   0.000442    (1.489544)   0.000240    (0.862783)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (US$)  29   0.000442    (1.489544)   0.000240    (0.862783)

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

      For the 6 months period
ended
   For the 3 months period
ended
 
      June 30,   June 30, 
   Note  2023   2022   2023   2022 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited   Unaudited 
NET INCOME (LOSS)     265,116   (905,539)  144,058   (524,275)
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income before taxes                       
Other comprehensive income, before taxes, gains losses by new measurements on defined benefit plans      (11,846)   (4,861)   (6,069)   (436)
Total other comprehensive (loss) that will not be reclassified to income before taxes      (11,846)   (4,861)   (6,069)   (436)
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes                       
Currency translation differences                       
Gain (Losses) on currency translation, before tax      (4,277)   (18,186)   1,528    95,030 
Other comprehensive loss, before taxes, currency translation differences      (4,277)   (18,186)   1,528    95,030 
Cash flow hedges                       
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges before taxes  24   (34,789)   11,930    (5,913)   3,639 
Reclassification adjustment on cash flow hedges before tax  24   6,670    (11,849)   8,503    (2,960)
Amounts removed from equity and included in the carrying amount of non-financial assets (liabilities) that were acquired or incurred through a highly probable hedged forecast transaction, before tax  24   (2,750)   (1,110)   (2,750)   (1,110)
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, cash flow hedges      (30,869)   (1,029)   (160)   (431)
Change in value of time value of options                       
Losses on change in value of time value of options before tax  24   1,777    (1,681)   (14,582)   (4,876)
Reclassification adjustments on change in value of time value of options before tax  24   15,661    6,499    10,063    3,055 
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, changes in the time value of the options      17,438    4,818    (4,519)   (1,821)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to income before taxes      (17,708)   (14,397)   (3,151)   92,778 
Other components of other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes      (29,554)   (19,258)   (9,220)   92,342 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income                       
Income tax relating to new measurements on defined benefit plans  17   328    228    258    25 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to income      328    228    258    25 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to income                       
Income tax related to cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income (loss)  17   (297)   (221)   (200)   379 
Income taxes related to components of other comprehensive loss will be reclassified to income      (297)   (221)   (200)   379 
Total Other comprehensive (loss)      (29,523)   (19,251)   (9,162)   92,746 
Total comprehensive income (loss)      235,593    (924,790)   134,896    (431,529)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      237,482    (926,852)   135,882    (431,249)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests non-controlling interests      (1,889)   2,062    (986)   (280)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)      235,593    (924,790)   134,896    (431,529)

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

      Attributable to owners of the parent         
                  Change in other reserves                 
                          Gains   Actuarial                             
                          (Losses)   gains                             
                          from changes   or losses on                             
                Currency   Cash flow   in the time   defined benefit   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent’s   Non-     
      Share   Other   Treasury   translation   hedging   value of the   plans   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
   Note  capital   equity   shares   reserve   reserve   options   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings/(losses)   interest   interest   equity 
     ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                                            
Equity as of January 1, 2023      13,298,486    39    (178)   (3,805,560)   36,542    (21,622)   (28,117)   37,235    (1,972,651)   (5,754,173)   (7,501,896)   42,278    (11,557)   30,721 
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                                         
Net income/(loss) for the period  24   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    267,052    267,052    (1,936)   265,116 
Other comprehensive income      -    -    -    (4,327)   (31,166)   17,438    (11,515)   -    -    (29,570)   -    (29,570)   47    (29,523)
Total comprehensive income      -    -    -    (4,327)   (31,166)   17,438    (11,515)   -    -    (29,570)   267,052    237,482    (1,889)   235,593 
Transactions with shareholders                                                                         
Dividends  25                                                     (80,116)   (80,116)        (80,116)
Increase for the other contributions  from the owners  24   -    17,401    -    -    -    -    -    -    (14,401)   (14,401)   -    3,000    -    3,000 
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  24-34   (8,294,952)   (17,401)   178    -    -    -    -    -    810,302    810,302    7,559,025    57,152    (23)   57,129 
Total transactions with shareholders      (8,294,952)   -    178    -    -    -    -    -    795,901    795,901    7,478,909    (19,964)   (23)   (19,987)
                                                                          
Closing balance as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)      5,003,534    39    -    (3,809,887)   5,376    (4,184)   (39,632)   37,235    (1,176,750)   (4,987,842)   244,065    259,796    (13,469)   246,327 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

      Attributable to owners of the parent         
              Change in other reserves                 
                      Gains   Actuarial                             
                      (Losses)   gains                             
                      from changes   or losses on                             
              Currency   Cash flow   in the time   defined benefit   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent’s   Non-     
      Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   value of the   plans   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
   Note  capital   shares   reserve   reserve   options   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings/(losses)   interest   interest   equity 
   ThUS$  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Equity as of January 1, 2022      3,146,265    (178)   (3,772,159)   (38,390)   (17,563)   (18,750)   37,235    2,448,098    (1,361,529)   (8,841,106)   (7,056,548)   (10,356)   (7,066,904)
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                                    
Net income/(loss) for the period  24   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (903,271)   (903,271)   (2,268)   (905,539)
Other comprehensive income      -    -    (22,517)   (1,250)   4,818    (4,632)   -    -    (23,581)   -    (23,581)   4,330    (19,251)
Total comprehensive income      -    -    (22,517)   (1,250)   4,818    (4,632)   -    -    (23,581)   (903,271)   (926,852)   2,062    (924,790)
Transactions with shareholders                                                                    
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  24-33   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    34    34 
Total transactions with shareholders      -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    34    34 
Closing balance as of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)      3,146,265    (178)   (3,794,676)   (39,640)   (12,745)   (23,382)   37,235    2,448,098    (1,385,110)   (9,744,377)   (7,983,400)   (8,260)   (7,991,660)

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - DIRECT METHOD

 

      For the period ended 
      June 30, 
   Note  2023   2022 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Cash collection from operating activities             
Proceeds from sales of goods and services     6,288,152   4,700,096 
Other cash receipts from operating activities      84,953    47,069 
Payments for operating activities             
Payments to suppliers for the supply goods and services  34   (4,558,603)   (3,799,969)
Payments to and on behalf of employees      (681,849)   (519,223)
Other payments for operating activities      (118,672)   (132,406)
Income taxes (paid)      (11,527)   (8,411)
Other cash (outflows)  34   (32,584)   (56,282)
              
Net cash (outflow) inflow from operating activities      969,870    230,874 
Other cash receipts from sales of equity or debt instruments of other entities      -    417 
Other payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities      -    (331)
Amounts raised from sale of property, plant and equipment      46,524    18,825 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment      (263,739)   (212,550)
Purchases of intangible assets      (22,462)   (26,680)
Interest received      37,772    351 
Other cash  34   31,111    6,300 
              
Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities      (170,794)   (213,668)
              
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities             
Payments for changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control      (23)   - 
Amounts raised from short-term loans  34   -    2,779,476 
Loans from Related Entities  32   -    234,363 
Loans repayments  34   (159,981)   (1,870,614)
Payments of lease liabilities  34   (96,105)   (10,718)
Payments of loans to related entities  34   -    (728,903)
Interest paid      (273,366)   (243,511)
Other cash (outflows)  34   (4,133)   (70,021)
Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities      (533,608)   90,072 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchanges rate change      265,468    107,278 
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents      43,086    (20,763)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents      308,554    86,515 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD  6   1,216,675    1,046,835 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD  6   1,525,229    1,133,350 

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM” or the “Company”) is an open stock company which holds the values inscribed in the Registro de Valores of the Commission for the Financial Market, whose shares are listed in Chile on the Electronic Stock Exchange of Chile, Stock Exchange and the Santiago, Stock Exchange. Latam’s ADRs are currently trading in the United States of America on the OTC (Over-The-Counter) markets.

 

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

 

The Company is located in Chile, in the city of Santiago, on Avenida Presidente Riesco No. 5711, Las Condes commune.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s statutory capital is represented by 606,407,693,000 ordinary shares without nominal value. As of that date, 604,437,877,587 shares were subscribed and paid. The foregoing, considering the capital increase approved by the shareholders of the company at an extraordinary meeting held on July 5, 2022, in the context of the implementation of its reorganization plan approved and confirmed in the Chapter 11 Proceedings.

 

The major shareholders of the Company, considering the total amount of subscribed and paid shares, are (1) Banco de Chile on behalf of State Street which owns 44,28%, (2) Banco de Chile on behalf of Non-Resident Third Parties with 13.82%, Delta Air Lines with 10.05% and (4) Qatar Airways with 10,03% ownership (9.999999992% considering the total amount of authorized shares).

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had a total of 2,083 shareholders in its registry. At that date, approximately 0.01% of the Company’s capital stock was in the form of ADRs.

 

During 2023, the Company had an average of 33,356 employees, ending this period with a total of 34,118 collaborator, distributed in 4,914 Administration employees, 17,297 in Operations, 8,008 Cabin Crew and 3,899 Command crew.

 

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

 

a)Percentage ownership

 

      Country  Functional  As June 30, 2023   As December 31, 2022 
Tax No.  Company  of origin  Currency  Direct   Indirect   Total   Direct   Indirect   Total 
         %  %   %   %   %   %   % 
                Unaudited                 
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  US$   99.9959    0.0041    100.0000    99.9959    0.0041    100.0000 
Foreign  Latam Airlines Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   23.6200    76.1900    99.8100    23.6200    76.1900    99.8100 
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.8940    0.0041    99.8981    99.8940    0.0041    99.8981 
Foreign  Connecta Corporation  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidiary  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.  Chile  CLP   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.  Argentina  ARS   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries  Bahamas  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidiary  Chile  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A.  Chile  US$   99.9000    0.1000    100.0000    99.9000    0.1000    100.0000 
96.847.880-K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.  Chile  CLP   99.8300    0.1700    100.0000    99.8300    0.1700    100.0000 
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited  Cayman Island  US$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Peuco Finance Limited  Cayman Island  US$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Profesional Airline Services INC.  U.S.A.  US$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Jarletul S.A.  Uruguay  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  LatamTravel S.R.L.  Bolivia  US$   99.0000    1.0000    100.0000    99.0000    1.0000    100.0000 
76.262.894-5  Latam Travel Chile II S.A.  Chile  US$   99.9900    0.0100    100.0000    99.9900    0.0100    100.0000 
Foreign  Latam Travel S.A.  Argentina  ARS   94.0100    5.9900    100.0000    94.0100    5.9900    100.0000 
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)  Brazil  BRL   63.0970    36.9030    100.0000    63.0901    36.9099    100.0000 

 

(*)As of June 30, 2023, the indirect participation percentage of TAM S.A. and its Subsidiaries is from Holdco I S.A., a company which LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has a 100% share on economic rights and 51.04% of political rights. Its percentage arose as a result of the provisional measure No. 863 of the Brazilian government implemented in December of 2018 that allows foreign capital to have up to 100% of the share ownership of a Brazilian Airline.

 

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(b) Financial Information

 

          Statement of financial position   Net Income 
                              For the period ended 
              June 30, 
      As of June 30, 2023   As of December 31, 2022   2023   2022 
Tax No.  Company  Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Gain /(loss) 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited               Unaudited 
                                    
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   425,728    1,808,759    (1,400,269)   392,232    1,727,968    (1,342,687)   (31,742)   (66,433)
Foreign  Latam Airlines Perú S.A.   324,420    292,127    32,293    335,773    281,178    54,595    (21,209)   (23,888)
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.   400,206    257,784    142,422    394,378    212,094    182,284    (38,891)   (37,899)
Foreign  Connecta Corporation   86,293    32,240    54,053    78,905    22,334    56,571    (2,518)   379 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidiary (*)   25,257    23,659    1,598    25,118    24,305    813    785    354 
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.   280,809    158,955    121,854    283,166    177,109    106,057    16,627    (25,102)
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.   16,949    12,838    4,111    16,150    12,623    3,527    208    (56)
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.   -    2    (2)   -    3    (3)   -    - 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries (*)   29,170    8,781    20,387    35,991    15,334    20,656    (268)   80 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidiary (*)   197,186    150,205    (5,938)   220,144    148,489    11,661    (17,050)   (19,198)
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A.   1,304    53    1,251    1,281    56    1,225    27    (47)
96.847.880-K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.   1,631    1,012    619    1,417    1,110    307    380    371 
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited   114    208,621    (208,507)   3,011    211,517    (208,506)   (1)   (52,139)
Foreign  Peuco Finance Limited   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Foreign  Profesional Airline Services INC.   39,403    35,525    3,878    56,895    53,786    3,109    770    645 
Foreign  Jarletul S.A.   18    1,099    (1,081)   16    1,109    (1,093)   12    (6)
Foreign  LatamTravel S.R.L.   92    -    92    92    5    87    5    54 
76.262.894-5  Latam Travel Chile II S.A.   367    1,235    (868)   368    1,234    (866)   (1)   1 
Foreign  Latam Travel S.A.   6,155    1,633    4,522    7,303    2,715    4,588    (2,489)   - 
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   3,806,403    3,278,483    527,920    3,497,848    4,231,547    (733,699)   169,341    (228,570)

 

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

 

In addition, the following special purpose entities have been consolidated: (1) Chercán Leasing Limited, intended to finance advance payments of aircraft; (2) Guanay Finance Limited, intended for the issue of a securitized bond with future credit card payments (Liquidated in May 2023); and (3) Private investment funds and (4) Yamasa Sangyo Aircraft LA1 Kumiai, Yamasa Sangyo Aircraft LA2 Kumiai, earmarked for aircraft financing. These companies have been consolidated as required by IFRS 10.

 

All entities over which LATAM has control have been included in the consolidation. The Company has analyzed the control criteria in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 10.

 

Changes occurred in the consolidation perimeter between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, are detailed below:

 

(1)Incorporation or acquisition of companies

 

-On December 22, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. purchased of 1,390,468,967 preferred shares of Latam Travel S.A.; consequently, the shareholding composition of Latam Travel S.A. is as follows: Lan Pax Group S.A. with 5.69%, Inversora Cordillera S.A. with 0.30% and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. with 94.01%.

 

-These transactions were between LATAM Airlines Group entities and therefore did not generate any effects within the consolidated financial statements.

 

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-On March 29, 2023, a capital increase was made in TAM S.A. carried out a capital increase, through the contribution of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. of accounts receivable for ThUS$ 785,865; consequently, there were no significant changes in the shareholder composition and therefore did not generate any effect within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

-On March 29, 2023, a capital increase was made in TAM Linheas Aéreas S.A carried out a capital increase, through the contribution of TAM S.A. of accounts receivable for ThUS$ 785,865; consequently, there were no significant changes in the shareholder composition and therefore did not generate any effect within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

-On March 29, 2023, a capital increase was made in Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A. Aires S.A. through the contribution of made a capital increase where Holdco Colombia I SpA made a contribution through accounts receivable for ThUS$ 120,410, consequently, there were no significant changes in the shareholder composition and therefore did not generate any effect within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

-On June 7, 2023, a capital increase was made in TAM S.A. carried out a capital increase, through the contribution of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. of accounts receivable for ThUS$ 308,031, consequently, there were no significant changes in the shareholder composition and therefore did not generate any effect within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

-On June 7, 2023, a capital increase was made in TAM Linheas Aéreas S.A carried out a capital increase, through the contribution of TAM S.A. of accounts receivable for ThUS$ 308,031, consequently, there were no significant changes in the shareholder composition and therefore did not generate any effect within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

-On June 14, 2023, Inversiones Lan S.A. made the purchase of 923 shares from third parties, for an amount of US$ 23,301, of the subsidiary Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A. Aires S.A., consequently, this transaction generated a decrease in the non-controlling interest, without generating significant effects on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

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

 

2.1.Basis of Preparation

 

These consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. as of June 30, 2023 and for the six months ending June 30, 2023 and 2022, have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 (IAS 34) Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

 

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

 

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

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies used by the Company in the preparation of the 2022 consolidated financial statements, except for the standards and interpretations adopted as of January 1, 2023.

 

(a)Application of new standards for the year 2023:

 

Accounting pronouncements with implementation effective from January 1, 2023:

 

   Issuance Date  Effective Date:
(i) Standards and amendments      
       
IFRS 17: Insurance contracts, replaces IFRS 4.  May 2017  01/01/2023
       
Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 — Comparative Information (Amendment to IFRS 17)  December 2021  An entity that elects to apply the amendment applies it when it first applies IFRS 17
       
Amendment to IAS 1: Presentation of financial statements, on materiality accounting policies.  February 2021  01/01/2023
       
Amendment to IAS 8: Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and error, on separating between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies.  February 2021  01/01/2023
       
Amendment to IAS 12: Income taxes, on international tax reform – rules of the two pillar model.   May 2023  01/01/2023
       
Amendment to IAS 12: Income taxes, Deferred taxes related to assets and liabilities that arise from a single transaction.  May 2021  01/01/2023

 

The application of these accounting pronouncements as of January 1, 2023, had no significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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(b)Accounting pronouncements not in force for the financial year beginning on January 1, 2023:

 

   Issuance Date  Effective Date:
(i) Standards and amendments      
       
Amendment to IAS 1: Presentation of financial statements, on classification of liabilities.  January 2020  01/01/2024
       
Amendment to IAS 1: Presentation of financial statements, on non-current liabilities with covenants.  October 2022  01/01/2024
       
Amendment to IFRS 16: Leases, on sales with leaseback.  September 2022  01/01/2024
       
 Amendment to IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements and IAS 28: Investments in associates and joint ventures.  September 2014  Not determined
       
Amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of cash flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Information to be Disclosed”  May 2023  01/01/2024

 

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

 

(c)Chapter 11 Filing and Exit

 

Chapter 11 Filing and Procedure: Due to the effects on the operation of the restrictions established in the countries to control the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, on May 25, 2020 the Board resolved unanimously that LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM Parent”) and some subsidiaries of the group should initiate a reorganization process in the United States of America according to the rules established in the Bankruptcy Code title 11 by filing a voluntary petition for relief in accordance with the same, which was carried out on May 26, 2020. Subsequently, Piquero Leasing Limited (July 7, 2020) and TAM S.A. joined this process and its subsidiaries in Brazil (July 9, 2020) (the voluntary petitions, collectively, the “Bankruptcy Filing” and each LATAM entity that filed a petition, a “Debtor” and jointly, the “Debtors”).

 

The Bankruptcy Filing for each of the Debtors (each one, respectively, a “Petition Date”) was jointly administered under the caption “In re LATAM Airlines Group S.A. et al.” Case Number 20-11254. On June 18, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court issued a memorandum decision approving the Debtors’ joint plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) and rejecting all remaining objections and entered an order confirming the Plan (the “Confirmation Order”). As of November 3, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the Plan was substantially consummated and the Debtors each emerged from the Chapter 11 proceedings as the “Reorganized Debtors”. Pursuant to the Plan, the Reorganized Debtors were permitted to operate their businesses and manage their properties without supervision of the Bankruptcy Court and free of the restrictions of the Bankruptcy Code.

 

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Chapter 11 Exit: On June 29, 2023, following resolution of substantially all remaining matters in the Chapter 11 procedings and all appeals of the Confirmation Order, the Bankruptcy Court entered a final decree in the Chapter 11 proceedings and ordered that Case Number 20-11254 be closed (the “Final Decree”). Pursuant to the Final Decree, LATAM Parent will file with the Bankrtupcy Court its final quarterly “post confirmation report” detailing distributions made by the Reorganized Debtors during the Chapter 11 proceedings.

 

As part of their overall reorganization process, the Debtors also sought and received relief in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions. On May 27, 2020, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands granted the applications of certain of the Debtors for the appointment of provisional liquidators (“JPLs”) pursuant to section 104(3) of the Companies Act (As Revised). On June 4, 2020, the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago, Chile issued an order recognizing the Chapter 11 proceedings with respect to LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Lan Cargo S.A., Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A., Latam Travel Chile II S.A., Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A., Transporte Aéreo S.A., Inversiones Lan S.A., Lan Pax Group S.A. and Technical Training LATAM S.A. All remedies filed against the order have been rejected and the decision has become final. On June 12, 2020, the Superintendence of Companies of Colombia granted recognition to the Chapter 11 proceedings. On July 10, 2020, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands granted the Debtors’ application for the appointment of JPLs to Piquero Leasing Limited. On November 10, 2022 (in Chile and Colombia) and November 11, 2022 (in the Cayman Islands), LATAM filed with the respective local tribunals the final monthly report under the Protocol on Cross-Border Communications. On February 10, 2023, LATAM filed before the Superintendence of Companies of Colombia a brief requesting the termination of the Colombian cross border insolvency proceeding. On April 25, 2023 (as corrected on May 8, 2023), the Superintendence of Companies of Colombia granted LATAM’s requested relief and terminated the cross-border insolvency proceeding.

 

2.2.Basis of Consolidation

 

(a)Subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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(b)Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

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

 

(c)Sales of subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

(d)Investees or associates

 

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

 

2.3.Foreign currency transactions

 

(a)Presentation and functional currencies

 

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

 

(b)Transactions and balances

 

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

 

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(c)Adjustment due to hyperinflation

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(d)Group entities

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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2.4.Property, plant and equipment

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.5.Intangible assets other than goodwill

 

(a)Airport slots and Loyalty program

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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(b)Computer software

 

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

 

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

 

2.6.Borrowing costs

 

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

 

2.7.Losses for impairment of non-financial assets

 

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

 

2.8.Financial assets

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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(a)Debt instruments

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(b)Equity instruments

 

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

 

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

 

2.9.Derivative financial instruments and embedded derivatives

 

Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

 

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

 

The Company designates certain derivatives as:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The total fair value of the hedging derivatives is booked as Other non-current financial asset or liability if the remaining maturity of the item hedged is over 12 months, and as an Other current financial asset or liability if the remaining term of the item hedged is less than 12 months. Derivatives not booked as hedges are classified as Other financial assets or liabilities.

 

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(a)Cash flow hedges

 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is shown in the statement of other comprehensive income. The loss or gain relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income by function under other gains (losses). Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods or exercise when the hedged item affects profit or loss. When these amounts correspond to hedging derivatives of highly probable items that give rise to non-financial assets or liabilities, in which case, they are recorded as part of the non-financial assets or liabilities.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(b)Derivatives not booked as a hedge

 

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

 

Embedded derivatives

 

The Company assesses the existence of embedded derivatives in financial instrument contracts. Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when they meet the definition of a derivative, their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the contracts are not measured at FVTPL as a whole. LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has determined that no embedded derivatives currently exist.

 

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2.10.Inventories

 

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

 

2.11.Trade and other accounts receivable

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.12.Cash and cash equivalents

 

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

 

2.13.Capital

 

The common shares are classified as net equity.

 

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

 

2.14.Trade and other accounts payables

 

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

 

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2.15.Interest-bearing loans

 

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

 

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

 

Convertible Notes

 

The component parts of the convertible notes issued by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. are classified separately as financial liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

 

At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible instruments. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortized cost basis using the effective interest method until extinguished upon conversion or at the instrument’s maturity date. The conversion option classified as equity is determined by the deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument as a whole. This is recognized and included in other equity, net of income tax effects. and is not subsequently remeasured. In addition, the conversion option classified as equity will remain in other equity until the conversion option is exercised, in which case, the balance recognized in other equity will be transferred to share capital. Where the conversion option remains unexercised at maturity date of the convertible bond, the balance recognized in other equity will be transferred to retained earnings. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss upon conversion or expiration of the conversion option.

 

Transaction costs that relate to the issue of the convertible notes are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of the gross proceeds. Transaction costs relating to the equity component are charged directly to equity.

 

2.16.Current and deferred taxes

 

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

 

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

 

Deferred taxes are recognized on the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction does not affect the accounting or the taxable profit or loss.

 

Deferred tax is determined using the tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the date of the consolidated statements of financial position and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred tax liability discharged.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its Subsidiaries have adopted the exception of paragraph 4A of IAS 12, incorporated in the amendment published on May 23, 2023.

 

2.17.Employee benefits

 

(a)Personnel vacations

 

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

 

(b)Share-based compensation

 

The compensation plans implemented based on the value of the shares of the Company are recognized in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 2: Share-based payments; for cash settled awards the fair value, updated as of the closing date of each reporting period or exercise, is recorded as a liability with charge to remuneration.

 

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

 

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

 

(d)Incentives

 

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

 

(e)Termination benefits

 

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

 

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2.18.Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.19.Revenue from contracts with customers

 

(a)Transportation of passengers and cargo

 

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

 

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

 

(b)Expiration of air tickets

 

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

 

(c)Costs associated with the contract

 

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

 

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(d)Frequent passenger program

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(1)Passenger Ticket Sales Earning Miles or Points.

 

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

 

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

 

The balance of miles and points that are pending to redeem are included within deferred revenue.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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2.20. Leases

 

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

 

Right of use assets are measured at cost including the following:

 

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

 

The right of use assets are recognized in the statement of financial position in Property, plant and equipment.

 

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

 

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

 

The discount rate that LATAM Airlines Group S.A. uses is the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined. This is the rate of interest that causes the present value of (a) lease payments and (b) the unguaranteed residual value to equal the sum of (i) the fair value of the underlying asset and (ii) any initial direct costs of the lessor.

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. uses its incremental borrowing rate if the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.22.Maintenance

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.23.Environmental costs

 

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

 

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NOTE 3 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 

3.1.Financial risk factors

 

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

 

(a)Market risk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(i)Fuel-price risk

 

Exposure:

 

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

 

Mitigation:

 

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

 

Fuel Hedging Results:

 

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized losses of MUS$ 15.3 for fuel hedging net of premiums in the costs of sales for the year. During the period ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized gains of MUS$11.9 for fuel hedging net of premiums in the costs of sales for the year.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the market value of the fuel positions amounted to MUS$ 8.7 (positive). At the end of December 2022, this market value was MUS$ 12.6 (positive).

 

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

 

  Maturities 
Positions as of  June 30, 2023 (*) (Unaudited)  Q323   Q423   Q124   Q224   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   48%   34%   25%   3%   28%

 

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

 

  Maturities 
Positions as of  December 31, 2022 (*)  Q123   Q223   Q323   Q423   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   24%   24%   15%   5%   17%

 

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

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The calculations were made considering a parallel movement of US$ 5 per barrel in the underlying reference price curve at the end of June 2023 and the end of December 2022. The projection period was defined until the end of the last fuel hedging contract in force, being the last business day of the first half of 2024.

 

   Positions as of  June 30, 2023  Positions as of December 31, 2022
Benchmark price  effect on Equity  effect on Equity
(US$ per barrel)  (MUS$)  (MUS$)
   Unaudited   
+5  +10.4  +2.2
-5  -9.2  -2.3

 

Given the fuel hedging structure for the first quarter of 2023, which considers a portion free of hedges, a vertical drop of 5 dollars in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly daily average), would have meant an impact of approximately MUS$ 65.9 lower fuel cost. For the same period, a vertical rise of 5 dollars in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly daily average), would have meant an approximate impact of MUS$ 65.5 in higher fuel costs.

 

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(ii)Foreign exchange rate risk:

 

Exposure:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Mitigation:

 

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

 

Exchange Rate Hedging Results (FX):

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company recognized losses of MUS$ 5.3 for FX hedging derivatives net of premiums in sales revenue for the year. At the end of June 2022, the Company recognize gains for MUS$ 1.2 for FX hedging derivatives.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the market value of hedging FX derivative positions is MUS$ 4.2 (negative). As of December 31, 2022, the market value of the hedging FX derivative positions was US$ 0.2 million (positive). As of June 30, 2023, the Company has current hedging FX derivatives for MUS$ 216. As of December 31, 2022, the Company holds current hedging FX derivatives of MUS$ 108.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company does not maintain for FX non-hedging derivatives. At the end of June 2022, the Company recognized losses of MUS$ 1.8 in non-hedging FX derivatives net of premiums.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

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

 

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The following table shows the sensitivity of current hedging FX derivative instruments according to reasonable changes in the exchange rate and its effect on equity.

       
Appreciation (depreciation)  Effect on equity as of June  30, 2023  Effect on equity as of December 31, 2022
of R$/US$  (MUS$)  (MUS$)
   Unaudited   
-10%  -4.0  -2.9
+10%  +8.9  +3.0

 

Impact of Exchange rate variation in the Consolidated Income Statements (Foreign exchange gains/losses)

 

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

 

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

 

The following table shows the impact of the Exchange Rate variation on the Consolidated Income Statement when the R$/US$ exchange rate appreciates or depreciates by 10%:

 

   Effect on Income Statement  Effect on Income Statement
Appreciation (depreciation)  for the period ended June 30, 2023  for the period ended June 30, 2022
of R$/US$  (MUS$)  (MUS$)
   Unaudited  Unaudited
-10%  +31.1  +75.9
+10%  -31.1  -75.9

 

Impact of the exchange rate variation in the Equity, from translate the subsidiaries financial statements into US Dollars (Cumulative Translate Adjustment)

 

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

 

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The following table shows the impact on the Cumulative Translation Adjustment included in Other comprehensive income recognized in Total equity in the case of an appreciation or depreciation 10% the exchange rate R$/US$:

 

Appreciation (depreciation)  Effect at June 30, 2023  Effect at December 31, 2022
of R$/US$  (MUS$)  (MUS$)
   Unaudited   
-10%  +252.70  +98.11
+10%  -206.76  -80.28

 

(iii)Interest -rate risk:

 

Exposure:

 

The Company has exposure to fluctuations in interest rates affecting the markets future cash flows, and current and future financial liabilities.

 

The Company is mainly exposed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), also there is a minor exposure to the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other less relevant interest rates such as Brazilian Interbank Certificates of Deposit (“CDI”) . Due to the fact that the publication of LIBORceased by June 30th 2023, the company has effectively migrated to SOFR as an alternative rate, which will fully materialize on September 30th 2023. , when all these contracts will have definitive migration at rate SOFR. Such migration is already stipulated within each of the existing financial debt contracts subject to the LIBOR rate.

 

Of the company's financial debt subject to variable rates, 10% of the contracts maintain exposure to the LIBOR rate, and 90% are exposed to the SOFR rate. All these contracts will have exposure to the SOFR on the next rollover of each contract.

 

Mitigation:

 

Currently, 49% (52% as of December 31, 2022) of the debt is fixed against fluctuations in interest rates. Of the variable debt, most of it is indexed to the reference rate based on SOFR.

 

To mitigate the effect of those derivatives that will be affected by the transition from LIBOR to SOFR, the Company is following the recommendations of the relevant authorities, including the Alternative Reference Rates Committee ("ARRC") and the International Standard Derivatives Association in line with the measures generally adopted by the market for the replacement of LIBOR in debt and derivative contracts.

 

Rate Hedging Results:

 

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized losses of US$ 1.9 million (negative) corresponding to the recognition in income for premiums paid and other concepts.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the value of the interest rate derivative positions corresponding to operating leases to fix the income of future plane arrivals amounted to US$ 5.0 million (positive), at the end of December 2022 this market value was US$8.8 million (positive).

 

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As of June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a decrease in the right-of-use asset due to the expiration of derivatives for US$ 2.8 million associated with the aircraft lease. On this same date, a lower depreciation expense of the right-of-use asset for US$ 0.4 million (positive) is recognized. At the end of June 2022, the Company didn’t recognize results for this same concept.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company settled a derivative for US$ 7.7 million associated associated with hedges of leased aircraft.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

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

 

Increase (decrease)  Positions as of June 30, 2023  Positions as of June 30, 2022
futures curve  effect on profit or loss before tax  effect on profit or loss before tax
in libor 3 months  (MUS$)  (MUS$)
   Unaudited   
+ 100 basis points  -21.69  +50.66
- 100 basis points  +21.69  -50.66

 

A large part of the derivatives of current rates are recorded as cash flow hedge contracts, therefore, a variation in interest rates has an impact on the market value of the derivatives, whose changes affect the equity of the entity. Society.

 

The calculations were made by vertically increasing (decreasing) 100 base points of the interest rate curve, both scenarios being reasonably possible according to historical market conditions.

 

  Positions as of June 30, 2023  Positions as of December 31, 2022
Increase (decrease)  effect on equity  effect on equity
interest rate curve  (MUS$)  (MUS$)
   Unaudited   
+100 basis points  +8.9  +6.9
- 100 basis points  -9.2  -8.2

 

The sensitivity calculation hypothesis must assume that the forward curves of interest rates will not necessarily reflect the real value of the compensation of the flows. In addition, the interest rate structure is dynamic over time.

 

During the periods presented, the Company has not recorded amounts for ineffectiveness in the consolidated income statement for this type of coverage.

 

(b)Credit risk

 

Credit risk occurs when the counterparty does not comply with its obligations to the Company under a specific contract or financial instrument, resulting in a loss in the market value of a financial instrument (only financial assets, not liabilities). The customer portfolio as of June 30, 2023 increased by 21% compared to the balance as of December 31, 2022, mainly due to an increase in passenger transportation operations (travel agencies and corporate) that increased by 30% in its sales, mainly affecting the payment methods credit card 36%, and cash sales 20%. In relation to the cargo business, it presented a decrease in its operations of 23% compared to December 2022. In the case of clients that were left with debt and that the administration considered risky, the corresponding measures were taken to consider their expected credit loss. The provision at the end of June 2023 had a 2% drop compared to the end of December 2022, as a result of the decrease in the portfolio due to recoveries, and due to the application of write-offs.

 

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

 

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

 

(i)Financial activities

 

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

 

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

 

The Company has no guarantees to mitigate this exposure.

 

(ii)Operational activities

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Currently the sales invoicing of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. related with travel agents and cargo agents for domestic transportation in Brazil is done directly by TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

Credit quality of financial assets

 

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

 

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

 

(c)Liquidity risk

 

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

 

Due to the cyclical nature of its business, the operation and investment needs, along with the need for financing, the Company requires liquid funds, defined as Cash and cash equivalents plus other short-term financial assets, to meet its payment obligations.

 

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

 

As of June 30, 2023, the balance of liquid funds is MUS$ 1.525 (MUS $ 1,216 as of December 31, 2022), which are invested in short-term instruments through financial entities with a high credit rating classification.

 

As of June 30, 2023, LATAM maintains two engaged Revolving Credit Facility for a total of MUS$ 1.100, one for an amount of MUS$ 600 and another for an amount of MUS$ 500, which are fully available. The first of these lines is secured by and subject to the availability of certain collateral (i.e. aircraft, engines and spare parts). The second one, is secured by certain intangibles assets of the Company, which are shared with other Chapter 11 exit financing.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

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

 

                More than   More than   More than                    
           Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
    Creditor    90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
 Tax No.   Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Bank loans                           
0-E  GOLDMAN SACHS  U.S.A.  US$   44,114    132,626    347,585    1,301,538    -    1,825,863    1,094,500   Quarterly   19.91    14.64 
0-E  SANTANDER  Spain  US$   18,967    36,170    -    -    -    55,137    53,213   Quarterly   8.27    8.01 
                                                          
Obligations with the public                                     
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  UF   -    3,438    6,876    6,876    199,407    216,597    171,899   To the expiration   2.00    2.00 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   -    153,813    307,625    727,531    840,438    2,029,407    1,150,000   To the expiration   15.00    13.38 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   -    -    -    -    6    6    3   To the expiration   1.00    1.00 
                                                          
Guaranteed obligations                                     
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   5,757    17,591    47,445    46,008    138,152    254,953    177,233   Quarterly   6.76    6.76 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   4,886    16,853    46,465    43,915    65,784    177,903    137,842   Quarterly/Monthly   8.70    8.70 
                                                          
Other guaranteed obligation                                     
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   452    1,349    33,551    43,506    27,536    106,394    99,109   Quarterly   2.29    2.05 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   13,088    38,684    42,041    -    -    93,813    87,297   Quarterly   7.30    7.30 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   6,437    33,928    76,705    262,955    -    380,025    275,000   To the expiration   9.16    9.16 
                                                          
Financial lease                                     
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   1,688    1,673    -    -    -    3,361    3,281   Quarterly   7.58    6.78 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   6,920    8,384    -    -    -    15,304    14,929   Quarterly   6.99    6.40 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   10,676    31,786    81,551    77,010    119,286    320,309    227,236   Quarterly   7.29    7.29 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   18,030    53,953    50,130    -    -    122,113    118,630   Quarterly   4.36    3.13 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   1,734    5,083    3,318    -    -    10,135    9,514   Quarterly   6.96    6.96 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   3,215    9,666    176,666    168,048    104,179    461,774    413,072   Quarterly   4.12    3.29 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   5,883    17,674    47,434    55,588    128,330    254,909    177,535   Monthly   10.71    10.71 
                                                          
Others loans                                     
0-E  OTHERS (*)  Chile  US$   101    -    -    -    -    101    101   To the expiration   -    - 
                                                          
   TOTAL         141,948    562,671    1,267,392    2,732,975    1,623,118    6,328,104    4,210,394              

 

(*)Obligation with creditors for executed letters of credit.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

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

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
        ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Financial leases                        
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   510    1,530    4,080    10,906         -    17,026    17,026   Quarterly       -          - 
   TOTAL         510    1,530    4,080    10,906    -    17,026    17,026              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

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

 

                More than   More than   More than                         
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than               Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor   country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
           ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
Lease Liability                            
   AIRCRAFT  OTHERS  US$   87,904    312,521    888,939    763,712    991,514    3,044,590    2,177,052              -           -          - 
   OTHER ASSETS  OTHERS  US$   2,854    7,527    18,314    1,542    1,583    31,820    28,546    -    -    - 
         CLP   20    59    138    -    -    217    161                
         UF   874    1,864    2,918    2,622    6,162    14,440    13,921    -    -    - 
         COP   86    256    172    -    -    514    450    -    -    - 
         EUR   89    177    192    -    -    458    432    -    -    - 
         BRL   2,300    6,778    15,565    13,952    28,485    67,080    35,065                
         MXN   13    39    31    -    -    83    78    -    -    - 
                                                            
Trade and other accounts payables                                       
  OTHERS  OTHERS  US$   691,328    18,605    -    -    -    709,933    709,933    -    -    - 
         CLP   25,176    39,141    -    -    -    64,317    64,317    -    -    - 
         BRL   389,965    19,509    -    -    -    409,474    409,474    -    -    - 
         Other currency   113,000    5,189    -    -    -    118,189    118,189    -    -    - 
                                                            
                                                            
   Total         1,313,609    411,665    926,269    781,828    1,027,744    4,461,115    3,557,618                
                                                           
   Total consolidated         1,456,067    975,866    2,197,741    3,525,709    2,650,862    10,806,245    7,785,038                

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2022

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

 

                      More than     More than     More than                                    
              Up to     90 days     one to     three to     More than                      Annual  
    Creditor     90     to one     three     five     five           Nominal         Effective     Nominal  
Tax No.    Creditor    country    Currency   days     year     years     years     years     Total     value     Amortization   rate     rate  
                ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$         %     %  
Bank loans                                        
                                                                       
0-E   GOLDMAN SACHS   U.S.A.   US$     32,071       122,278       323,125       1,361,595       -       1,839,069       1,100,000     Quarterly     18.46       13.38  
0-E   SANTANDER   Spain   US$     19,164       55,288       -       -       -       74,452       70,951     Quarterly     7.26       7.26  
                                                                                         
Obligations with the public                                                          
97.036.000-K   SANTANDER   Chile   UF     -       3,136       6,271       6,271       178,736       194,414       156,783     To the expiration     2.00       2.00  
0-E   WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY   U.S.A.   US$     -       152,531       307,625       757,625       887,250       2,105,031       1,150,000     To the expiration     15.00       13.38  
97.036.000-K   SANTANDER   Chile   US$       -       -       -       -     6       6       3     To the expiration     1.00       1.00  
                                                                                         
Guaranteed obligations                                                          
0-E   BNP PARIBAS   U.S.A.   US$     6,692       14,705       39,215       39,215       138,345       238,172       184,198     Quarterly     5.76       5.76  
0-E   WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY   U.S.A.   US$     3,839       13,465       45,564       43,444       75,505       181,817       141,605     Quartely/Monthly     8.20       8.20  
                                                                                         
Other guaranteed obligation                                                          
0-E   EXIM BANK   U.S.A.   US$     394       1,171       12,119       21,111       60,857       95,652       86,612     Quarterly     2.01       1.78  
0-E   MUFG   U.S.A.   US$     13,091       38,914       69,916       -       -       121,921       112,388     Quarterly     6.23       6.23  
0-E   CREDIT AGRICOLE   France   US$     5,769       31,478       70,890       267,615       -       375,752       275,000     To the expiration     8.24       8.24  
                                                                                         
Financial lease                                                          
0-E   CITIBANK   U.S.A.   US$     6,995       5,844       -       -       -       12,839       12,514     Quarterly     6.19       5.47  
0-E   BNP PARIBAS   U.S.A.   US$     6,978       20,662       1,543       -       -       29,183       28,165     Quarterly     5.99       5.39  
0-E   NATIXIS   France   US$     9,864       29,468       75,525       70,787       129,582       315,226       239,138     Quarterly     6.44       6.44  
0-E   US BANK   U.S.A.   US$     18,072       54,088       86,076       -       -       158,236       152,693     Quarterly     4.06       2.85  
0-E   PK AIRFINANCE   U.S.A.   US$     1,749       5,165       6,665       -       -       13,579       12,590     Quarterly     5.97       5.97  
0-E   EXIM BANK   U.S.A.   US$     3,176       9,681       137,930       193,551       157,978       502,316       446,509     Quarterly     3.58       2.79  
0-E   BANK OF UTAH   U.S.A.   US$     5,878       17,651       47,306       50,649       145,184       266,668       182,237     Monthly     10.45       10.45  
                                                                                         
Others loans                                                          
0-E   OTHERS (*)   Chile   US$     2,028       -       -       -       -       2,028       2,028     To the expiration     -       -  
                                                                                         
    TOTAL             135,760       575,525       1,229,770       2,811,863       1,773,443       6,526,361       4,353,414                      

 

(*)Obligation with creditors for executed letters of credit.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2022

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

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than              Annual 
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Financial leases                        
                                                 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   510    1,530    4,080    4,080    7,846    18,046    18,046   Semiannual/Quarterly   7.23    7.23 
                                                          
Bank loans                                     
                                                          
0-E  MERRIL LYNCH CREDIT PRODUCTS LLC  Brazil  BRL   304,549    -    -    -    -    304,549    304,549   Monthly   3.95    3.95 
                                                          
   TOTAL         305,059    1,530    4,080    4,080    7,846    322,595    322,595              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2022

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

 

                More than   More than   More than                         
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than               Annual 
      Creditor      90    to one    three    five    five         Nominal         Effective    Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency   days    year    years    years    years    Total    value    Amortization    rate    rate 
             ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$         %    % 
Lease Liability                                                        
   AIRCRAFT  OTHERS  US$   80,602    250,297    845,215    776,431    1,094,935    3,047,480    2,134,968    -    -    - 
   OTHER ASSETS  OTHERS  US$   1,727    8,080    20,641    6,251    1,763    38,462    35,157    -    -    - 
         CLP   20    34    69    -    -    123    111    -    -    - 
         UF   574    1,568    3,007    2,515    6,273    13,937    11,703    -    -    - 
         COP   76    227    301    -    -    604    518    -    -    - 
         EUR   84    253    246    24    -    607    571    -    -    - 
         BRL   2,064    6,192    14,851    12,491    28,625    64,223    33,425                
                                                            
                                                            
Trade and other accounts payables                                                        
-  OTHERS  OTHERS  US$   80,557    58,342    -    -    -    138,899    138,899    -    -    - 
         CLP   168,393    1,231    -    -    -    169,624    169,624    -    -    - 
         BRL   370,772    5,242    -    -    -    376,014    376,014    -    -    - 
         Other currency   583,118    3,935    -    -    -    587,053    587,053    -    -    - 
Accounts payable to related parties currents                                                        
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Argentina  US$   5    -    -    -    -    5    5    -    -    - 
Foreign  Patagonia Seafarms INC  U.S.A.  CLP   7    -    -    -    -    7    7    -    -    - 
                                                            
   Total         1,287,999    335,401    884,330    797,712    1,131,596    4,437,038    3,488,055                
                                                            
   Total  consolidated         1,728,818    919,161    2,118,180    3,613,655    2,912,885    11,285,994    8,164,064                

 

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

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company maintains guarantees for MUS$ 35.2 corresponding to derivative transactions. The increase is due to: i) Increase in the number of hedging contracts and ii) changes in fuel prices, exchange rates and interest rates. At the end of 2022, the Company had guarantees for MUS$ 7.5 corresponding to derivative transactions.

 

3.2.Capital risk management

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The international credit rating of the Company is the result of the ability to meet long-term financial commitments. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has a national rating of BBB- by Fitch, a rating of B- by Standard & Poor’s, and a preliminary rating at the exit of the Chapter 11 process of B2 with a stable outlook by Moody’s.

 

3.3.Estimates of fair value.

 

At June 30, 2023, the Company maintained financial instruments that should be recorded at fair value. These are grouped into two categories:

 

1.Derivative financial instruments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

-Interest rate derivative contracts,

 

-Fuel derivative contracts,

 

-Currency derivative contracts.

 

2.Financial Investments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   As of  June 30, 2023       As of December 31, 2022 
         Fair value measurements using values
considered as
       Fair value measurements using values
considered as
 
   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited                 
Assets                                
                                 
Cash and cash equivalents   66,648    66,648    -    -    95,452    95,452    -    - 
Short-term mutual funds   66,648    66,648    -    -    95,452    95,452    -    - 
                                         
Other financial assets, current   14,144    -    14,144    -    21,601    -    21,601    - 
Fair value interest rate derivatives   5,022    -    5,022    -    8,816    -    8,816    - 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   9,122    -    9,122    -    12,594    -    12,594    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivative   -    -    -    -    191    -    191    - 
Private investment funds   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Liabilities                                        
                                         
Other financial liabilities, current   4,548    -    4,548    -    -    -    -    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   378    -    378    -    -    -    -    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   4,170    -    4,170    -    -    -    -    - 

 

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Additionally, at June 30, 2023, the Company has financial instruments which are not recorded at fair value. In order to meet the disclosure requirements of fair values, the Company has valued these instruments as shown in the table below:

 

   As of  June 30, 2023   As of  December 31, 2022 
   Book   Fair   Book   Fair 
   value   value   value   value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited         
Cash and cash equivalents    1,458,581    1,458,581    1,121,223    1,121,223 
Cash on hand    2,022    2,022    2,248    2,248 
Bank balance   838,551    838,551    480,566    480,566 
Overnight    72,426    72,426    259,129    259,129 
Time deposits   545,582    545,582    379,280    379,280 
Other financial assets, current   184,623    184,623    481,914    481,914 
Other financial assets   184,623    184,623    481,914    481,914 
Trade debtors, other accounts receivable and Current accounts receivable   1,287,604    1,287,604    1,008,109    1,008,109 
Accounts receivable from entities related, current   4,119    4,119    19,523    19,523 
Other financial assets, not current   16,975    16,975    15,517    15,517 
Accounts receivable, non-current   12,850    12,850    12,743    12,743 
                     
Other current financial liabilities   534,024    862,871    802,841    824,167 
Accounts payable for trade and other accounts payable, current   1,624,534    1,624,534    1,627,992    1,627,992 
Accounts payable to entities related, current   -    -    12    12 
Other financial liabilities, not current   5,863,419    5,523,801    5,979,039    5,533,131 
Accounts payable, not current   385,987    385,987    326,284    326,284 

 

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

 

The fair value of other financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate for similar financial instruments (Level II). In the case of Other financial assets, the valuation was performed according to market prices at period end.

 

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NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

 

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

 

(a)Impairment of Intangible asset with indefinite useful life

 

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

 

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

 

(b)Depreciation expense and impairment Properties, Plant and Equipment

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(c)Recoverability of deferred tax assets

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of June 30, 2023, deferred revenues associated with air tickets sold amount to ThUS$1,944,397 (ThUS$1,574,145 as of December 31, 2022). A hypothetical change of one percentage point in passenger behavior with respect to use would result in an impact of up to ThUS$8,210 per month.

 

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

 

As of June 30, 2023, deferred income associated with the LATAM Pass loyalty program from Spanish-speaking countries increased to ThUS$ 1,142,505 (ThUS$ 1,120,565 as of December 31, 2022). A hypothetical change of one percentage point in the probability of redemption would translate into a cumulative impact of ThUS$ 30,727 on the results of 2023. Deferred income associated with the LATAM Pass Brazil loyalty program increased to ThUS$ 154,434 as of June 30, 2023 (ThUS$140,486 as of December 31, 2022). A hypothetical change of one percentage point in the exchange probability would result in an accumulated impact of ThUS$ 4,455 on the results of 2023 (ThUS$ 6,986 as of June 30, 2022).

 

Management used statistical models to estimate the miles and points awarded that will not be redeemed by the program’s members (breakage) which involved significant judgments and assumptions relating to the historical redemption and expiration activity and forecasted redemption and expiration patterns.

 

(f)Legal Contingencies

 

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

 

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(g)Leases

 

During 2022, as a result of the arrival of new aircraft and the significant change in the flows of many current contracts, the Company evaluated the relevance in the current scenario of continuing to use the implicit rate, a methodology used in recent years, or whether it should in instead use a different approximation for calculating the rate. It was concluded that the implicit rate was not being able to reflect the economic environment in which the company operates, therefore it was not accurately representing the Company’s indebtedness conditions. Because of this, all new contracts entered into from 2022 and all contracts that were modified during 2022 used the incremental rate. Existing contracts that remained unchanged continued using the original implicit discount rate.

 

(i)Discount rate

 

The discount rates used to calculate the aircraft lease debt correspond to: (i) For aircraft that did not have contractual changes associated with the exit from Chapter 11, the rate used was the implicit rate of the contract, this is the discount rate that results from the aggregate present value of the minimum lease payments and the unguaranteed residual value, and (ii) For aircraft that had contractual changes associated with exit from Chapter 11, the rate used was the incremental rate, this discount rate was calculated considering our recent aircraft debt negotiations, as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics when calculating our incremental borrowing rates.

 

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

 

A decrease of one percentage point in our estimate of the rates used to determine the lease liabilities current registered fleet as of June 30, 2023 would increase the lease liability by approximately MUS$ 78.

 

(ii)Lease term

 

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

 

These estimates are made based on the best information available on the events analyzed.

 

In any case, it is possible that events that may take place in the future make it necessary to modify them in future periods, which would be done prospectively.

 

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NOTE 5 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company considers that it has a single operating segment, Air Transport. This segment corresponds to the route network for air transport and is based on the way in which the business is managed, according to the centralized nature of its operations, the ability to open and close routes, as well as reassignment (airplanes, crew, personnel, etc.) within the network, which implies a functional interrelation between all of them, making them inseparable. This segment definition is one of the most common in the worldwide airline industry.

 

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

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   At June 30,   At June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Peru   428,839    385,131    211,549    202,093 
Argentina   136,849    89,301    63,343    47,420 
U.S.A.   529,042    506,527    239,056    266,780 
Europe   408,102    385,428    177,242    189,903 
Colombia   288,897    265,453    155,097    137,742 
Brazil   2,193,019    1,475,226    1,102,327    835,577 
Ecuador   164,346    118,806    84,241    63,081 
Chile   917,600    704,285    424,723    344,326 
Asia Pacific and rest of Latin America   337,825    162,994    175,299    89,292 
Income from ordinary activities   5,404,519    4,093,151    2,632,877    2,176,214 
Other operating income   77,002    91,967    43,186    49,873 

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTE 6 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash on hand   2,022    2,248 
Bank balances  (1)   838,551    480,566 
Overnight   72,426    259,129 
Total Cash   912,999    741,943 
           
Cash equivalents          
Time deposits   545,582    379,280 
Mutual funds   66,648    95,452 
Total cash equivalents   612,230    474,732 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents   1,525,229    1,216,675 

 

(1)As of June 30, 2023, within the item bank balances are ThUS$ 547,954 related to banks accounts that pay interest to the Company for the daily or monthly balances (ThUS$ 274,235 as of December 31, 2022)

 

Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
Currency  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine peso      10,945    10,711 
Brazilian real     249,986    193,289 
Chilean peso     32,270    17,643 
Colombian peso     57,466    22,607 
Euro     27,684    19,361 
US Dollar     1,062,353    906,666 
Other currencies     84,525    46,398 
Total        1,525,229    1,216,675 

 

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NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Financial instruments by category

 

As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Measured at
amortized
   At fair value
with changes
   Hedge     
Assets  cost   in results   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,458,581    66,648    -    1,525,229 
Other financial assets, current   184,623    -    14,144    198,767 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,287,604    -    -    1,287,604 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   4,119    -    -    4,119 
Other financial assets, non current   16,975    -    -    16,975 
Accounts receivable, non current   12,850    -    -    12,850 
         -    -    - 
Total   2,964,752    66,648    14,144    3,045,544 

 

   Measured at         
   amortized   Hedge     
Liabilities  cost   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
Other financial liabilities, current   534,024    4,548    538,572 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,624,534    -    1,624,534 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   5,863,419    -    5,863,419 
Accounts payable, non-current   385,987    -    385,987 
Total   8,407,964    4,548    8,412,512 

 

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As of December 31, 2022

 

   Measured at   At fair value         
   amortized   with changes   Hedge     
Assets  cost   in results   derivatives   Total 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents   1,121,223    95,452    -    1,216,675 
Other financial assets, current (*)   481,914    -    21,601    503,515 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,008,109    -    -    1,008,109 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   19,523    -    -    19,523 
Other financial assets, non current   15,517    -    -    15,517 
Accounts receivable, non current   12,743    -    -    12,743 
Total   2,659,029    95,452    21,601    2,776,082 

 

   Measured at     
   amortized     
Liabilities  cost   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         
Other financial liabilities, current   802,841    802,841 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,627,992    1,627,992 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   12    12 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   5,979,039    5,979,039 
Accounts payable, non-current   326,284    326,284 
Total   8,736,168    8,736,168 

 

(*)The values presented and measured at amortized cost, mainly correspond to ThUS$340,008 of funds delivered as restricted advances (as described in Note 11) and guarantees delivered.

 

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

 

   As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
   ThUS$    ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade accounts receivable   1,154,005    952,625 
Other accounts receivable   212,383    135,459 
Total trade and other accounts receivable   1,366,388    1,088,084 
Less: Expected credit loss   (65,934)   (67,232)
Total net trade and accounts receivable   1,300,454    1,020,852 
Less: non-current portion – accounts receivable   (12,850)   (12,743)
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   1,287,604    1,008,109 

 

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

 

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

 

   As of June 30, 2023   As December 31, 2022 
   Expected   Gross book   Impairment loss   Expected   Gross book   Impairment loss 
Portfolio maturity  loss rate (1)   value (2)   Provision   loss rate (1)   value (2)   Provision 
   %   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited             
Up to date   1%   1,047,006    (8,480)   1%   745,334    (8,749)
From 1 to 90 days   2%   44,368    (837)   3%   142,780    (3,758)
From 91 to 180 days   56%   9,023    (5,079)   15%   8,622    (1,297)
From 181 to 360 days   68%   5,005    (3,397)   79%   8,269    (6,565)
more of 360 days   99%   48,603    (48,141)   98%   47,620    (46,863)
Total        1,154,005    (65,934)        952,625    (67,232)

 

(1)Corresponds to the consolidated expected rate of accounts receivable.
(2)The gross book value represents the maximum credit risk value of trade accounts receivables.

  

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
Currency  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine Peso   22,220    25,559 
Brazilian Real   915,821    523,467 
Chilean Peso   61,294    36,626 
Colombian Peso   6,033    6,779 
Euro   17,003    12,506 
US Dollar   225,004    376,900 
Swedish crown   610    223 
Australian Dollar   11,078    9,808 
Swiss Franc   2,317    2,621 
Pound Sterling   13,857    9,149 
Mexican pesos   4,935    1,536 
Uruguayan Peso   85    45 
Korean won   8,579    6,337 
Japanese Yen   4,262    2,802 
Other Currencies   7,356    6,494 
Total   1,300,454    1,020,852 

 

Movements in the provision for impairment losses of trade receivables are as follows:

 

   Opening       (Increase)   Closing 
   balance   Write-offs   Decrease   balance 
  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Periods                
From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   (81,004)   2,656    (11,545)   (89,893)
From July 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   (89,893)   3,310    19,351    (67,232)
From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   (67,232)   3,211    (1,913)   (65,934)

 

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

 

The historical and current renegotiations are not significant, and the policy is to analyze case by case to classify them according to the existence of risk, determining they need to be reclassified to pre-judicial collection accounts.

 

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

 

   As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   As of December 31, 2022 
   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net 
   according to   impaired   of risk   according to   Impaired   of risk 
   balance   exposure   concentrations   balance   exposure   concentrations 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Trade accounts receivable   1,154,005    (65,934)   1,088,071    952,625    (67,232)   885,393 
Other accounts receivable   212,383    -    212,383    135,459    -    135,459 

 

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

 

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NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM/PAYABLE TO RELATED ENTITIES

 

(a)Accounts Receivable

 

                 As of   As of 
         Country of       June 30,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  origin   Currency   2023   2022 
                 ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 Unaudited     
Foreign  Qatar Airways     Indirect shareholder   Qatar    US$   1,572    257 
                           
Foreign  Delta Air Lines Inc.  Shareholder   U.S.A.    US$   2,516    19,228 
76.335.600-0  Parque de Chile S.A.  Related director   Chile    CLP    2    2 
96.989.370-3  Rio Dulce S.A. (*)  Related director   Chile    CLP    -    1 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CPA.  Related director   Chile    CLP    26    35 
Foreign     Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A  Related director   Argentina    ARS    3    - 
   Total                4,119    19,523 

 

(b)Accounts Payable

 

                 Current liabilities 
                 As of   As of 
         Country of       June 30,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  origin   Currency   2023   2022 
                 ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 Unaudited     
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Related director   Argentina    US$             -    5 
Foreign  Patagonia Seafarms INC (*)  Related director   U.S.A.    US$    -    7 
   Total                -    12 

 

(*)Related until November 2022.

 

Transactions between related parties have been carried out on arm’s length conditions between interested and duly-informed parties. The transaction terms for the Assets and Liabilities of the period 2023 correspond from 30 days to 1 year of maturity, and the nature of the settlement of transactions are monetary.

 

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NOTE 10 - INVENTORIES

 

The composition of Inventories is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Technical stock (*)   479,125    438,717 
Non-technical stock (**)   52,105    39,072 
Total   531,230    477,789 

 

(*)Correspond to spare parts and materials that will be used in both own and third-party maintenance services.

 

(**)Consumption of on-board services, uniforms and other indirect materials

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Provision for obsolescence Technical stock   50,373    49,981 
Provision for obsolescence Non-technical stock   5,561    5,823 
Total   55,934    55,804 

 

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

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company registered ThUS$ 183,369 (ThUS$ 52,157 as of June 30, 2022) in results, mainly related to on-board consumption and maintenance, which is part of the Cost of sales.

 

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NOTE 11 - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

   Current Assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited      
(a)  Other financial assets                        
                         
Deposits in guarantee (aircraft)   34,224    22,340    1,274    1,273    35,498    23,613 
Guarantees for margins of derivatives   35,182    7,460    -    -    35,182    7,460 
Other investments   -    -    494    513    494    513 
Guaranteed debt advances Chapter 11 (*)   648    340,008    -    -    648    340,008 
Other guarantees provided   114,569    112,106    15,207    13,731    129,776    125,837 
                               
Subtotal of other financial assets   184,623    481,914    16,975    15,517    201,598    497,431 
                               
(b)  Hedging derivative asset                              
                               
Accrued Interest since the last payment date                              
Cross currency swap of currencies   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   5,022    8,816    -    -    5,022    8,816 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   -    191    -    -    -    191 
Fair value of fuel price derivatives   9,122    12,594    -    -    9,122    12,594 
Subtotal of derivative assets   14,144    21,601    -    -    14,144    21,601 
Total Other Financial Assets   198,767    503,515    16,975    15,517    215,742    519,032 

 

(*)As of June 30, 2023, there are ThUS$648 (December 31, 2022 ThUS$340,008) of funds delivered to an agent as restricted advances, the purpose of which is to settle the claims pending resolution existing at the exit of the Chapter 11 process.

 

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

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
Type of currency  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Brazilian real   26,478    19,589 
Chilean peso   6,779    5,847 
Colombian peso   1,891    1,716 
Euro   8,289    6,791 
US dollar   169,543    482,544 
Other currencies   2,762    2,545 
Total   215,742    519,032 

 

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NOTE 12 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
(a) Advance payments                        
                         
Aircraft insurance and others   11,270    27,122    -    -    11,270    27,122 
Others   12,315    13,039    3,938    1,773    16,253    14,812 
Subtotal advance payments   23,585    40,161    3,938    1,773    27,523    41,934 
                               
 (b) Contract assets (1)                              
                               
GDS costs   11,499    9,530    -    -    11,499    9,530 
Credit card commissions   35,227    26,124    -    -    35,227    26,124 
Travel agencies commissions   14,336    12,912    -    -    14,336    12,912 
Subtotal costs of activated contracts   61,062    48,566    -    -    61,062    48,566 
                               
(c) Other assets                              
                               
Sales tax   69,247    100,665    29,785    27,962    99,032    128,627 
Other taxes   10,013    1,688    -    -    10,013    1,688 
Contributions to Aeronautical Service Companies   258    258    739    739    997    997 
Contribution of aeronautical service companies universal Air Travel Plan “UATP”   -    -    60    -    60    - 
Universal Air Travel Plan “UATP”   -    26    141,961    117,904    141,961    117,930 
Subtotal other assets   79,518    102,637    172,545    146,605    252,063    249,242 
Total Other Non - Financial Assets   164,165    191,364    176,483    148,378    340,648    339,742 

 

(1)Movement of Contracts assets:

 

           Cumulative         
           translation         
   Initial balance   Activation   adjustment   Amortization   Final balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   25,080    53,586    (3,703)   (36,623)   38,340 
From July 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   38,340    108,742    (44,538)   (53,978)   48,566 
From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   48,566    104,864    (5,076)   (87,292)   61,062 

 

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

 

Non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are detailed below:

 

   As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
    ThUS$ Unaudited    ThUS$ 
Current assets          
Aircraft   42.043    64.483 
Engines and rotables   11.739    21.552 
Other assets   378    381 
Total   54.160    86.416 

 

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

 

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

 

During 2020, eleven Boeing 767 aircraft were transferred from the Property, plant and equipment, to Non-current assets item or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale. During 2021, the sale of five aircraft was completed. During the year 2022 the sale of three aircraft was finalized and during the year 2023 the sale of one aircraft was finalized.

 

During 2021, associated with the fleet restructuring plan, three engines of the Airbus A350 fleet were transferred from the Property, plant and equipment to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale, of which during the same year the sale of an engine was finalized. Additionally, during the year 2022, the sale of an engine was finalized and some materials and spare parts of this same fleet were transferred to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale. During 2023, the sale of some of these materials and spare parts was finalized.

 

During 2022, 28 Airbus A319 family aircraft were transferred from Property, plant and equipment to Non-current assets or asset groups for disposal classified as held for sale. Additionally, adjustments for MUS$ 345 of expenses were recognized within results as part of Other gains (losses) to record these assets at their net realizable value.

 

During 2022, 6 aircraft and 8 engines of the Airbus A320 family were transferred from Property, plant and equipment to Non-current assets or asset groups for disposal classified as held for sale, and as of December 31, 2022, the sale of three aircrafts were finalized and as of June 30, 2023, the sale of two aircraft and eight engines were finalized. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2022, adjustments for MUS$ 25 of expenses were recognized to record these assets at their net realizable value, and since the fleet restructuring process had already been completed, these adjustments were recorded in results as part of Other expenses by function.

 

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

 

Aircraft  As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
   Unaudited      
Boeing 767   2    3 
Airbus A320   1    3 
Airbus A319   28    28 
Total   31    34 

 

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NOTE 14 - INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

(a)Investments in subsidiaries

 

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

 

Detail of significant subsidiaries:

 

         Ownership 
Name of significant subsidiary  Country of
incorporation
  Functional
currency
  As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
         %   % 
         Unaudited      
Latam Airlines Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   99.81000    99.81000 
Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.89810    99.89810 
Línea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A.  Colombia  US$   90.46000    90.46000 
Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.  Ecuador  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  Colombia  COP   99.22819    99.21764 
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Brazil  BRL   100.00000    99.99935 
ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.  Brazil  US$   100.00000    100.00000 

 

The consolidated subsidiaries do not have significant restrictions for transferring funds to the parent company.

 

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Summary financial information of significant operative subsidiaries

 

   Statement of financial position as of June 30, 2023   Income for the period
ended June 30, 2023
 
Name of significant subsidiary  Total
Assets
   Current
Assets
   Non-current
Assets
   Total
Liabilities
   Current
Liabilities
   Non-current
Liabilities
   Revenue   Net
Income/(loss)
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Latam Airlines Perú S.A.   324,420    294,182    30,238    292,127    288,145    3,982    627,958    (21,209)
Lan Cargo S.A.   400,206    151,548    248,658    257,784    215,367    42,417    169,193    (38,891)
Línea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A   299,573    121,381    178,192    129,342    129,063    279    101,080    (9,306)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   280,809    43,984    236,825    158,955    124,399    34,556    191,505    16,627 
Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.   124,272    120,856    3,416    106,412    95,698    10,714    115,639    1,014 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   141,735    137,304    4,431    141,076    138,789    2,287    210,407    (17,318)
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   3,014,327    2,041,934    972,393    2,938,301    2,245,063    693,238    2,480,578    203,465 
ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.   409,733    399,928    9,805    485,047    455,211    29,836    77,159    (36,481)

 

   Statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022   Income for the period
ended June 30, 2022
 
Name of significant subsidiary  Total
Assets
   Current
Assets
   Non-current
Assets
   Total
Liabilities
   Current
Liabilities
   Non-current
Liabilities
   Revenue   Net
Income/(loss)
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                          Unaudited 
Latam Airlines Perú S.A.   335,773    305,288    30,485    281,178    276,875    4,303    536,082    (23,888)
Lan Cargo S.A.   394,378    144,854    249,524    212,094    165,297    46,797    108,195    (43,249)
Línea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A.   307,161    126,648    180,513    127,624    127,375    249    95,113    (9,148)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   283,166    47,238    235,928    177,109    145,446    31,663    204,684    (25,102)
Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A.   110,821    107,313    3,508    93,975    82,687    11,288    50,063    (4,794)
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   112,501    109,076    3,425    213,941    211,679    2,262    178,637    (42,635)
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   2,738,100    1,926,067    812,033    3,924,224    3,264,865    659,359    1,646,110    (235,559)
ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.   223,701    215,700    8,001    262,534    233,739    28,795    129,527    3,230 

 

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(b) Non-controlling interests

 

         As of   As of   As of   As of 
     Country  June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
Equity  Tax No.  of origin  2023   2022   2023   2022 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited       Unaudited     
Latam Airlines Perú S.A  Foreign  Peru   0.19000    0.19000    (14,751)   (13,678)
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  Foreign  Colombia   0.77181    0.78236    (378)   (264)
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A.  Foreign  Colombia   9.54000    9.54000    (1,867)   (973)
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  Foreign  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    1,080    885 
Lan Cargo S.A.  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    2,435    2,475 
Other companies         0.00000    0.00000    12    (2)
Total                   (13,469)   (11,557)

 

      For the 6 months period ended   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
Net Incomes / (Loss) for the period     Country  At June 30,   At June 30,    At June 30, 
   Tax No.  of origin  2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Latam Airlines Perú S.A  Foreign  Peru   0.19000    0.19000    (1,072)   (1,208)   (346)   (648)
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  Foreign  Colombia   0.77181    0.78236    (138)   (341)   (49)   (245)
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A.  Foreign  Colombia   9.54000    9.54000    (895)   (879)   (887)   (287)
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  Foreign  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    195    231    105    140 
Lan Cargo S.A.  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    (40)   (44)   (13)   (13)
Other companies                   13    (27)   (3)   (24)
Total                   (1,937)   (2,268)   (1,193)   (1,077)

 

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NOTE 15 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL

 

The details of intangible assets are as follows:

 

   Classes of intangible assets   Classes of intangible assets 
   (net)   (gross) 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
                 
Airport slots   673,946    625,368    673,946    625,368 
Loyalty program   220,643    203,791    220,643    203,791 
Computer software   154,518    143,550    565,727    518,971 
Developing software   96,030    107,652    96,030    107,651 
Other assets   -    25    1,315    1,315 
Total   1,145,137    1,080,386    1,557,661    1,457,096 

 

a)Movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill:

 

   Computer                 
   software and others   Developing   Airport   Loyalty     
   Net   software   slots   program   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   136,262    104,874    587,214    190,542    1,018,892 
Additions   104    26,863    -    -    26,967 
Withdrawals   (2,947)   -    -    -    (2,947)
Transfer software and others   55,248    (57,982)   525    -    (2,209)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   2,734    362    35,916    12,460    51,472 
Amortization   (26,690)   -    -    -    (26,690)
Closing balance as of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   164,711    74,117    623,655    203,002    1,065,485 
                          
Opening balance as of July 1, 2022   164,711    74,117    623,655    203,002    1,065,485 
Additions   (57)   39,957    -    -    39,900 
Withdrawals   -    (245)   -    -    (245)
Transfer software and others   5,964    (5,676)   (525)   -    (237)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   625    (501)   2,238    789    3,151 
Amortization   (27,668)   -    -    -    (27,668)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   143,575    107,652    625,368    203,791    1,080,386 
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2023   143,575    107,652    625,368    203,791    1,080,386 
Additions   166    25,251    -    -    25,417 
Transfer software and others   37,406    (37,414)   -    -    (8)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   2,738    541    48,578    16,852    68,709 
Amortization   (29,367)   -    -    -    (29,367)
Closing balance as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   154,518    96,030    673,946    220,643    1,145,137 

 

The amortization of each period is recognized in the consolidated income statement within administrative expenses.

 

The cumulative amortization of computer software and other as of June 30, 2023 amounts to ThUS$ 412,524 (ThUS$ 376,710 as of December 31, 2022).

 

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b)Impairment Test Intangible Assets with an indefinite useful life

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company maintains only the CGU “Air Transport”.

 

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

 

As of June 30, 2023, no indications of impairment have been identified for the Air Transport CGU, which require a new impairment test to be carried out.

 

As of December 31, 2022, in accordance with the accounting policy, the Company performed the annual impairment test.

 

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

 

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

 

The recoverable values were determined using the following assumptions: 

 

      CGU
      Air transport
Annual growth rate (Terminal)  %  0,0 – 3,5
Exchange rate (1)  R$/US$  5,40 – 5,63
Discount rate based don the Weighted Average      
Cost of Capital (WACC)  %  8,40 – 12,40
Fuel Price from future prices curves      
Commodities markets  US$/barrel  100 – 130

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   Increase  Decrease rate  Increase
   WACC  Terminal growth  fuel price
   Maximum  Minimal  Maximum
   %  %  (US$/barrel)
Air Transportation CGU  12.4  0  130

 

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

 

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NOTE 16 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

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

 

   Gross Book Value   Accumulated depreciation   Net Book Value 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
a) Property, plant and equipment                               
Construction in progress (1)   407,164    388,810    -    -    407,164    388,810 
Land   44,317    44,349    -    -    44,317    44,349 
Buildings   127,467    124,507    (59,407)   (55,511)   68,060    68,996 
Plant and equipment   10,567,280    11,135,425    (4,273,499)   (4,836,926)   6,293,781    6,298,499 
Own aircraft (3)   9,744,849    10,427,950    (4,037,139)   (4,619,279)   5,707,710    5,808,671 
Other (2)   822,431    707,475    (236,360)   (217,647)   586,071    489,828 
Machinery   29,078    27,090    (27,561)   (25,479)   1,517    1,611 
Information technology equipment   159,936    153,355    (143,116)   (136,746)   16,820    16,609 
Fixed installations and accessories   163,594    155,351    (126,618)   (118,279)   36,976    37,072 
Motor vehicles   53,035    51,504    (47,715)   (46,343)   5,320    5,161 
Leasehold improvements   224,942    202,753    (47,903)   (42,726)   177,039    160,027 
Subtotal Properties, plant and equipment   11,776,813    12,283,144    (4,725,819)   (5,262,010)   7,050,994    7,021,134 
                               
b) Right of use                              
Aircraft   4,500,404    4,391,690    (3,142,706)   (3,064,869)   1,357,698    1,326,821 
Other assets   245,584    246,078    (187,873)   (182,372)   57,711    63,706 
Subtotal Right of use   4,745,988    4,637,768    (3,330,579)   (3,247,241)   1,415,409    1,390,527 
                               
Total   16,522,801    16,920,912    (8,056,398)   (8,509,251)   8,466,403    8,411,661 

 

(1)As of June 30, 2023, includes advances paid to aircraft manufacturers for ThUS$ 373,227 (ThUS$ 357,979 as of December 31, 2022)

(2)Consider mainly rotables and tools.

(3)As of December 31, 2022, six Airbus A320 and twenty-eight Airbus A319 aircraft were reclassified to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal as held for sale (see Note 13).

 

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

 

                   Information   Fixed           Property, 
               Plant and   technology   installations   Motor   Leasehold   Plant and 
   Construction       Buildings   equipment   equipment   & accessories   vehicles   improvements   equipment 
   in progress   Land   net   net   net   net   net   net   net 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   473,797    43,276    60,451    6,568,717    16,836    38,741    325    132,975    7,335,118 
                                  -           
Additions   6,194    -    -    284,465    4,271    113    89    6,617    301,749 
Disposals   -    -    -    (4,140)   (2)   (264)   -    -    (4,406)
Retirements   (31)   -    -    (12,441)   (21)   (824)   (3)   (290)   (13,610)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (1,529)   (315,527)   (2,777)   (4,043)   (23)   (7,807)   (331,706)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   (2,130)   1,122    1,077    10,986    2    2,334    (29)   6,868    20,230 
Other increases (decreases) (*)   (47,234)   1    (116)   (56,403)   (915)   (754)   (74)   6,063    (99,432)
Changes, total   (43,201)   1,123    (568)   (93,060)   558    (3,438)   (40)   11,451    (127,175)
                                              
Closing balance as of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   430,596    44,399    59,883    6,475,657    17,394    35,303    285    144,426    7,207,943 
                                              
Opening balance as of July 1, 2022   430,596    44,399    59,883    6,475,657    17,394    35,303    285    144,426    7,207,943 
                                              
Additions   10,138    -    -    559,343    2,155    -    169    20,543    592,348 
Disposals   -    -    -    -    2    -    (3)   -    (1)
Retirements   (44)   -    (2)   (29,614)   (3)   (12)   3    (23)   (29,695)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (1,756)   (353,532)   (2,885)   (3,871)   (32)   (5,264)   (367,340)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   848    (49)   (159)   541    (86)   31    1    725    1,852 
Other increases (decreases) (*)   (52,728)   (1)   11,030    (347,547)   32    5,621    -    (380)   (383,973)
Changes, total   (41,786)   (50)   9,113    (170,809)   (785)   1,769    138    15,601    (186,809)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   388,810    44,349    68,996    6,304,848    16,609    37,072    423    160,027    7,021,134 
                                              
Opening balance as of January 1, 2023 (Unaudited)   388,810    44,349    68,996    6,304,848    16,609    37,072    423    160,027    7,021,134 
                                              
Additions   4,724    -    -    359,224    2,377    612    -    5,113    372,050 
Disposals   -    -    -    (1,307)   -    -    -    -    (1,307)
Retirements   (71)   -    -    (35,633)   (8)   (1)   -    -    (35,713)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (2,045)   (336,200)   (2,757)   (3,683)   (34)   (4,879)   (349,598)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   1,156    1,518    1,109    27,527    532    1,757    (6)   11,755    45,348 
Other increases (decreases)   12,545    (1,550)   -    (18,224)   67    1,219    -    5,023    (920)
Changes, total   18,354    (32)   (936)   (4,613)   211    (96)   (40)   17,012    29,860 
Closing balance as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   407,164    44,317    68,060    6,300,235    16,820    36,976    383    177,039    7,050,994 

 

(*)As of December 31, 2022, six Airbus A320 aircraft ThUS$ (29,328) and twenty-eight Airbus A319 aircraft ThUS$ (373,410), classified under Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal as held for sale.

 

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(b)Right of use assets:

 

           Net right 
           of use 
   Aircraft   Others   assets 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balances as of January 1, 2022   2,101,742    53,007    2,154,749 
                
Additions   251,548    1,014    252,562 
Depreciation expense   (133,150)   (8,290)   (141,440)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   921    1,635    2,556 
Other increases (decreases) (*)   (6,785)   8,826    2,041 
                
Total changes   112,534    3,185    115,719 
Final balances as of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   2,214,276    56,192    2,270,468 
                
Opening balances as of July 1, 2022   2,214,276    56,192    2,270,468 
                
Additions   121,023    12,073    133,096 
Depreciation expense   (116,652)   (8,078)   (124,730)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   (2)   (243)   (245)
Other increases (decreases) (*)   (891,824)   3,762    (888,062)
                
Total changes   (887,455)   7,514    (879,941)
Final balances as of December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   1,326,821    63,706    1,390,527 
                
Opening balances as of January 1, 2023   1,326,821    63,706    1,390,527 
                
Additions   121,263    1,594    122,857 
Depreciation expense   (77,907)   (7,499)   (85,406)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   66    2,112    2,178 
Other increases (decreases)   (12,545)   (2,202)   (14,747)
                
Total changes   30,877    (5,995)   24,882 
Final balances as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   1,357,698    57,711    1,415,409 

 

(*)Considers the Renegotiations of 115 aircraft (1 Airbus A319, 39 Airbus A320, 14 Airbus A320neo, 30 Airbus A321, 1 Boeing 767, 6 Boeing 777 and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliner).

 

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(c)Fleet composition

 

       

Aircraft included
in Property,

plant and equipment

    Aircraft included
as Rights of use assets
    Total fleet  
        As of     As of     As of     As of     As of     As of  
        June 30,     December 31,     June 30,     December 31,     June 30,     December 31,  
Aircraft   Model   2023     2022     2023     2022     2023     2022  
        Unaudited           Unaudited           Unaudited        
Boeing 767   300ER     13 (3)     15       -       -       13       15  
Boeing 767   300F     15 (3)     13 (2)     1       1       16       14  
Boeing 777   300ER     4       4       6       6       10       10  
Boeing 787   8     4       4       6       6       10       10  
Boeing 787   9     2       2       19       19       21       21  
Airbus A319   100     11       12 (2)     1       1       12       13  
Airbus A320   200     88       88 (2)     44       40 (1)     132       128  
Airbus A320   neo     1       1       16       15       17       16  
Airbus A321   200     19       19       30       30       49       49  
Total         157       158       123       118       280       276  

 

(1)An aircraft with a short-term operating lease is not considered value for right of use.

(2)Some aircraft of these fleets were reclassified to non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal as held for sale, (see Note 13)

(3)Considers Passenger to Freighter conversions of Boeing 767-300ER to Boeing 767-300F Aircraft

 

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

 

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

 

(*)Except in the case of the Boeing 767-300ER, Airbus A320 Family and Boeing 767-300F fleets that consider a lower residual value, due to the extension of their useful life to 22, 25 and 30 years respectively. Additionally, certain technical components depreciate based on cycles and hours flown.

 

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

 

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

 

Description of Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

            As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
Guarantee agent (1)  Creditor
company
  Committed
Assets
  Fleet  Existing
Debt
   Book
Value
   Existing
Debt
   Book
Value
 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
            Unaudited         
Wilmington  MUFG  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   3,643    12,655    4,554    13,205 
Trust Company        Airbus A320   24,104    199,634    33,154    203,788 
         Boeing 767   27,845    158,499    35,043    164,448 
         Boeing 777   137,842    138,707    141,605    144,065 
                              
Credit Agricole  Credit Agricole  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   3,518    4,531    3,518    5,311 
         Airbus A320   195,864    150,431    195,864    161,397 
         Airbus A321   6,192    4,590    6,192    4,827 
         Boeing 767   9,122    24,183    9,121    23,323 
         Boeing 787   60,304    32,017    60,305    34,077 
                              
Bank Of Utah  BNP Paribas  Aircraft and engines  Boeing 787   177,233    214,813    184,199    221,311 
Total direct guarantee            645,667    940,060    673,555    975,752 

 

(1)For syndicated loans, given their own characteristics, the guarantee agent is the representative of the creditors.

 

The amounts of the current debts are presented at their nominal value. The net book values correspond to the assets granted as collateral.

 

Additionally, there are indirect guarantees associated with assets booked within Property, Plant and Equipment whose total debt as of June 30, 2023, amounts to ThUS$ 970,609 (ThUS$ 1,037,122 as of December 31, 2022). The book value of the assets with indirect guarantees as of June 30, 2023, amounts to ThUS$ 2,218,324 (ThUS$ 2,306,233 as of December 31, 2022).

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company keeps valid letters of credit related to right of use assets according to the following detail:

 

           Release
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  Value  date
         ThUS$   
GE Capital Aviation Services Ltd.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letters of credit   5,544  Dec 6, 2023
Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 18 Limited  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two letters of credit   3,852  Mar 11, 2024
RB Comercial Properties 49             
Empreendimentos Imobiliarios LTDA  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   26,121  Apr 29, 2024
          35,517   

 

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(ii)Commitments and others

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Gross book value of fully depreciated property, plant and equipment still in use   298,419    266,896 
Commitments for the acquisition of aircraft (*)   12,900,000    13,100,000 

 

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

 

Aircraft purchase commitments:

 

   Year of delivery 
Manufacturer  2023   2024   2025   2026-2029   Total 
Airbus S.A.S.   7    8    11    56    82 
A320-neo Family   7    8    11    56    82 
The Boeing Company   2    -    -    -    2 
Boeing 787-9   2    -    -    -    2 
Total   9    8    11    56    84 

 

As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft purchase contracts signed with Airbus S.A.S., 82 aircraft of the Airbus A320 family remain to be received with deliveries between 2023 and 2029. The approximate amount, according to manufacturer list prices, is ThUS$ 12,300,000.

 

As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft purchase contracts signed with The Boeing Company, 2 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft remain to be received with delivery dates within 2023. The approximate amount, according to list prices from the manufacturer, is ThUS$ 600,000.

 

Aircraft operational lease commitments:

 

As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with AerCap Holdings N.V., 8 aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family with delivery dates between 2023 and 2024 and 4 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with delivery dates within 2025 remain to be received.

 

As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with Air Lease Corporation, 3 aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family with delivery dates between 2023 and 2024, and 5 Airbus A321XLR family aircraft with delivery dates between 2025 and 2026 remain to be received.

 

As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with Aergo, 4 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with delivery dates within 2023, remain to be received.

 

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As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with CDB Aviation, 1 aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family with delivery date within 2023 remain to be received.

 

As of June 30, 2023, as a result of the different aircraft operating lease contracts signed with Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, 2 aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family with delivery dates within 2024 remain to be received.

 

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

 

     For the period ended
      June 30,
     2023   2022 
     Unaudited
Average rate of capitalization of capitalized interest costs   %    9.35    5.78 
Costs of capitalized interest   ThUS$   13,048    6,342 

 

NOTE 17 - CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXES

 

In the period ended June 30, 2023, the income tax provision for said period was calculated and recorded, applying the semi-integrated tax system and a rate of 27%, based on the provisions of the Law. No. 21,210, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Chile, dated February 24, 2020, which updates the Tax Legislation.

 

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

 

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

 

(a)Current taxes

 

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

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets  Total assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provisional monthly payments (advances)   39,664    18,559    -    -    39,664    18,559 
Other recoverable credits   12,118    14,474        -          -    12,118    14,474 
Total current tax assets   51,782    33,033    -    -    51,782    33,033 

 

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

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Income tax provision   2,097    1,026      -       -    2,097    1,026 
Total current tax liabilities   2,097    1,026    -    -    2,097    1,026 

 

(b)Deferred taxes

 

The balances of deferred tax are the following:

 

   Assets   Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Concept  June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Properties, Plants and equipment   (1,206,577)   (1,006,814)   66,086    81,326 
Right-of-use assets   (375,009)   (367,112)   65    70 
Lease liabilities   598,838    586,878    (135)   (115)
Amortization   (121,473)   (88,172)   10    10 
Provisions   442,011    9,133    87,194    69,519 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (1,723)   2,438    -    - 
Tax losses (*)   650,169    852,654    (91,328)   (94,005)
Intangibles   -    -    292,916    270,512 
Other   17,607    16,910    17,790    17,308 
Total   3,843    5,915    372,598    344,625 

 

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

 

Movements of Deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

(b.1)From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Property, plant and equipment   (1,208,693)   90,194    -    -    (1,118,499)
Right-of-use assets   (572,727)   (32,084)   -    -    (604,811)
Lease liabilities   773,129    77,747    -    -    850,876 
Amortization   (44,615)   (10,276)   -    -    (54,891)
Provisions   552,527    (46,640)   228    -    506,115 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (16,575)   1,069    (221)   -    (15,727)
Tax losses (*)   445,662    (57,692)   -    -    387,970 
Intangibles   (254,155)   969    -    (16,498)   (269,684)
Others   (274)   (1)   -    -    (275)
Total   (325,721)   23,286    7    (16,498)   (318,926)

 

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(b.2)From July 1 to December 31, 2022

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Property, plant and equipment   (1,118,499)   30,359    -    -    (1,088,140)
Assets for right of use   (604,811)   237,629    -    -    (367,182)
Lease liabilities   850,876    (263,883)   -    -    586,993 
Amortization   (54,891)   (33,291)   -    -    (88,182)
Provisions   506,115    (566,840)   339    -    (60,386)
Revaluation of financial instruments   (15,727)   18,179    (14)   -    2,438 
Tax losses (*)   387,970    558,689    -    -    946,659 
Intangibles   (269,684)   1,145    -    (1,973)   (270,512)
Others   (275)   (123)   -    -    (398)
Total   (318,926)   (18,136)   325    (1,973)   (338,710)

 

(b.3)From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Property, plant and equipment   (1,088,140)   (184,523)   -    -    (1,272,663)
Right-of-use assets   (367,182)   (7,892)   -    -    (375,074)
Lease liabilities   586,993    11,980    -    -    598,973 
Amortization   (88,182)   (33,301)   -    -    (121,483)
Provisions   (60,386)   414,875    328    -    354,817 
Revaluation of financial instruments   2,438    (3,864)   (297)   -    (1,723)
Tax losses (*)   946,659    (205,162)   -    -    741,497 
Intangibles   (270,512)   (1,096)   -    (21,308)   (292,916)
Others   (398)   215    -    -    (183)
Total   (338,710)   (8,768)   31    (21,308)   (368,755)

 

(*)Unrecognized deferred tax assets:

 

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profits will be generated in the future. In total the Company has not recognized deferred tax assets for ThUS$ 3,674,019 at June 30, 2023 (ThUS$ 3,651,023 as of December 31, 2022) which include deferred tax assets related to negative tax results of ThUS$ 14.365.075 at June 30, 2023 (ThUS$ 14,930,487 at December 31, 2022).

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Management of the subsidiary Lan Cargo S.A., taking into account financial projections for future years, company derecognized DTA in the amount of THUS$ 6.173 because it is not probable that future taxable profits would be generated in the future.

 

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(Expenses) / Income from deferred taxes and income tax:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Income tax (expense)/ benefit                
Current tax (expense)/benefit   12,855    (14,353)   (1,282)   (12,818)
Total current tax (expense)/benefit   12,855    (14,353)   (1,282)   (12,818)
Deferred income taxes                    
Deferred income for relative taxes to the creation and reversal of temporary differences   (8,768)   23,286    (1,510)   10,856 
Total deferred income tax   (8,768)   23,286    (1,510)   10,856 
Income tax (expense)/benefit   4,087    8,933    (2,792)   (1,962)

 

Income tax (expense) / benefit:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax benefit (expense), foreign   13,525    (6,074)   (868)   (5,602)
Current tax (expense), domestic   (670)   (8,279)   (414)   (7,216)
Total current tax benefit (expense)   12,855    (14,353)   (1,282)   (12,818)
                     
Deferred tax (expense), foreign   (2,604)   (961)   (1,564)   (575)
Deferred tax (expense) benefit, domestic   (6,164)   24,247    54    11,431 
Total deferred tax (expense) benefit   (8,768)   23,286    (1,510)   10,856 
Income tax (expense)/benefit   4,087    8,933    (2,792)   (1,962)

 

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Income before tax from the Chilean legal tax rate (27% as of June 30, 2023 and 2022)

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 6 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   % 
   Unaudited 
Income tax (expense)/benefit using the legal tax rate   (70,478)   246,908    (27.00)   (27.00)
Tax effect by change in tax rate   -    10,107    -    (1.11)
Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions   (9,044)   19,739    (3.46)   (2.16)
Tax effect of non-taxable income   62,395    478    23.90    (0.05)
Tax effect of disallowable expenses   (54,464)   (18,727)   (20.87)   2.05 
Other increases (decreases):                    
Derecognition of deferred tax liabilities for early termination of aircraft financing   26,490    44,291    10.15    (4.84)
Deferred tax asset not recognized   61,474    (253,965)   23.55    27.77 
Other increases (decreases)   (12,286)   (39,898)   (4.70)   4.36 
Total adjustments to tax expense using the legal rate   74,565    (237,975)   28.57    26.02 
Income tax benefit using the effective rate   4,087    8,933    1.57    (0.98)

 

Deferred taxes related to items charged to equity:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Aggregate deferred taxation of components of other comprehensive income   31    7    58    404 

 

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NOTE 18 - OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$    ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current        
(a) Interest bearing loans   316,405    629,106 
(b) Lease Liability   217,619    173,735 
(c) edge derivatives   4,548    - 
Total current   538,572    802,841 
           
Non-current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   3,825,333    3,936,320 
(b) Lease Liability   2,038,086    2,042,719 
Total non-current   5,863,419    5,979,039 

 

(a)Interest bearing loans

 

Obligations with credit institutions and debt instruments:

 

   As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current        
Bank loans (2)   52,056    353,284 
Guaranteed obligations   25,844    17,887 
Other guaranteed obligations (1)(2)   66,041    66,239 
Subtotal bank loans   143,941    437,410 
Obligation with the public (2)   36,468    33,383 
Financial leases   135,895    156,285 
Other loans   101    2,028 
Total current   316,405    629,106 
Non-current          
Bank loans (2)   1,022,028    1,032,711 
Guaranteed obligations   288,715    307,174 
Other guaranteed obligations (1)   395,135    408,065 
Subtotal bank loans   1,705,878    1,747,950 
Obligation with the public (2)   1,275,616    1,256,416 
Financial leases   843,839    931,954 
Total non-current   3,825,333    3,936,320 
Total obligations with financial institutions   4,141,738    4,565,426 

 

(1)The committed “Revolving Credit Facility (RCF)” is guaranteed by collateral composed of aircraft, engines and spare parts, which was fully drawn until November 3, 2022. Once emerged from Chapter 11, the line was fully repaid and of June 30,2023 and Deember 31,2022, it is available to be used.

 

(2)On March 14, 2022, a new consolidated and modified text of the Existing DIP Credit Agreement (the “New Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement”) was submitted to the Court for its approval. The New Consolidated and Amended DIP Credit Agreement (i) fully refinanced and replaced the existing Tranches A, B and C in the Existing DIP Credit Agreement; (ii) contemplated a maturity date in accordance with the calendar that the Debtors anticipated to emerge from the Chapter 11 Procedure; and (iii) included certain reductions in fees and interest compared to the Existing DIP Credit Agreement and the Recast and Amended DIP Initial Financing Proposal. The obligations under the DIP were secured by assets owned by LATAM and certain of its affiliates, including, but not limited to, shares, certain engines and spare parts.

 

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On April 8, 2022, a consolidated and modified text was signed (the “Recast and Modified DIP Credit Agreement”) of the Original DIP Credit Agreement, which modified and consolidated said agreement and repaid the obligations pending payment under it. (that is, under its Tranches A, B and C). The total amount of the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement was MUS$ 3,700. The Consolidated and Amended DIP Credit Agreement (i) included certain reductions in fees and interest compared to the Existing DIP Credit Agreement; and (ii) contemplated an expiration date in accordance with the calendar that LATAM anticipated to emerge from the Chapter 11 Procedure. Regarding the latter, the scheduled expiration date of the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement was August 8, 2022, subject to to possible extensions that, in certain cases, had a deadline of November 30, 2022.

 

Likewise, on April 8, 2022, the initial disbursement took place under the Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement for the amount of MUS$ 2,750. On April 28, 2022, an amendment to said contract was signed, extending the expiration date from August 8, 2022 to October 14, 2022.

 

On October 12, 2022, said Consolidated and Modified DIP Credit Agreement was repaid in its entirety with the DIP-to-Exit financing, which contemplated bridge financing for senior secured bonds maturing in 2027 for MUS$ 750, MUS$ 750 in other bridge financing for senior secured notes due 2029, a MUS$ 750 Term Financing, a financing called Junior DIP, for a total of MUS$ 1,146 , and, lastly, a US Revolving Credit Facility MUS$ 500, which is not drawn. The DIP-to-exit financing was collateralized by assets owned by LATAM and certain of its affiliates. Of these, the Junior DIP contemplated a subordinate priority to the rest of the credits.

 

On October 18, 2022, the Bridge Loans were partially repaid by: i) a bond issue exempt from registration under U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S, both under the Securities Act, due 2027 (the “5-Year Bonds”), by a total principal amount of MUS$ 450 and ii) a bond issue exempt from registration under the Securities Law pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S, both under the Securities Law, due 2029 (the “Bonds to 7 Years”), for a total principal amount of MUS$ 700.

 

In the context of the exit of the Company from the Chapter 11 Procedure on November 3, 2022, the Bridge Loans were repaid with additional: MUS$ 350 corresponding to an incremental loan of Term Loan B.

 

On November 3, 2022, the company and all of its subsidiaries successfully emerged from Chapter 11.

 

Balances by currency of interest bearing loans are as follows:

 

Currency  As of
June 30,
2023
   As of
December 31,
2022
 
  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Brazilian real   -    314,322 
Chilean peso (U.F.)   174,162    157,288 
US Dollar   3,967,576    4,093,816 
Total   4,141,738    4,565,426 

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries,  Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

                 Nominal values    Accounting values              
                 Up to    More than
90 days
    More than
one to
    More than
three to
    More than    Total    Up to    More than
90 days
    More than
one to
    More than
three to
    More than    Total       Annual 
       Creditor         90    to one    three    five    five    nominal     90    to one    three    five    five    accounting       Effective    Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor   country    Currency    days    year    years    years    years    value    days    year    years    years    years    value   Amortization   rate    rate 
                 ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$       %    % 
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
Bank loans                                                                                      
0-E  SANTANDER   Spain    US$    -    -    53,213    -    -    53,213    172    -    53,213    -    -    53,385   Quaterly   8.27    8.01 
0-E  GOLDMAN SACHS   U.S.A.    US$    2,750    8,250    22,000    1,061,500    -    1,094,500    43,634    8,250    22,000    946,815    -    1,020,699   Quaterly   19.91    14.64 
                                                                                       
Obligations with the public                                                                                   
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER   Chile    UF    -    -    -    -    171,899    171,899    2,263    -    -    -    171,899    174,162   At Expiration   2.00    2.00 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER   U.S.A.    US$    -    -    -    -    3    3    -    -    -    -    3    3   At Expiration   1.00    1.00 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY   U.S.A.    US$    -    -    -    450,000    700,000    1,150,000    -    34,205    -    432,225    671,489    1,137,919   At Expiration   15.00    13.38 
                                                                                       
Guaranteed obligations                                                                                   
0-E  BNP PARIBAS   U.S.A.    US$    2,725    8,717    26,044    28,395    111,352    177,233    3,706    8,717    25,380    27,994    110,892    176,689   Quaterly   6.76    6.76 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST
 COMPANY
   U.S.A.    US$    3,042    10,379    31,934    33,637    58,850    137,842    3,042    10,379    31,934    33,637    58,878    137,870   Quaterly/Monthly   8.73    8.73 
                                                                                       
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                                   
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE   France    US$    -    14,667    29,333    231,000    -    275,000    4,225    14,667    26,153    229,410    -    274,455   At Expiration   9.16    9.16 
0-E  MUFG   U.S.A.    US$    11,538    35,296    40,463    -    -    87,297    11,572    35,296    40,463    -    -    87,331   Quaterly   7.30    7.30 
0-E  EXIM BANK   U.S.A.    US$    -    -    30,362    41,752    26,995    99,109    281    -    30,362    41,752    26,995    99,390   Quaterly   2.29    2.05 
                                                                                       
Financial leases                                                                                   
0-E  CITIBANK   U.S.A.    US$    1,635    1,646    -    -    -    3,281    1,644    1,646    -    -    -    3,290   Quaterly   7.58    6.78 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS   U.S.A.    US$    6,682    8,247    -    -    -    14,929    6,795    8,210    -    -    -    15,005   Quaterly   6.99    6.40 
0-E  NATIXIS   France    US$    6,441    19,555    53,825    56,325    91,090    227,236    8,229    19,757    53,499    56,107    90,908    228,500   Quaterly   7.29    7.29 
0-E  US BANK   U.S.A.    US$    17,177    52,147    49,306    -    -    118,630    17,880    52,147    46,340    -    -    116,367   Quaterly   4.36    3.13 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE   U.S.A.    US$    1,555    4,732    3,227    -    -    9,514    1,597    4,732    3,227    -    -    9,556   Quaterly   6.96    6.96 
0-E  EXIM BANK   U.S.A.    US$    -    -    154,659    157,672    100,741    413,072    1,937    -    153,703    156,697    100,118    412,455   Quaterly   4.12    3.29 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH   U.S.A.    US$    2,444    6,837    22,319    36,980    108,955    177,535    2,444    6,837    22,319    36,980    108,955    177,535   Monthly   10.71    10.71 
                                                                                       
Others loans                                                                                   
0-E  Various (*)   Chile    US$    101    -    -    -    -    101    101    -    -    -    -    101   At Expiration   -    - 
    Total             56,090    170,473    516,685    2,097,261    1,369,885    4,210,394    109,522    204,843    508,593    1,961,617    1,340,137    4,124,712              

 

(*)Obligation to creditors for executed letters of credit.

 

77

 

 

Interest-bearing loans due in installments to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries,  Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil

 

         Nominal values   Accounting values            
             More   More   More               More    More    More                     
         Up to   than
90 days
   than
one to
   than
three to
   More
than
   Total   Up to   than
90 days
   than
one to
   than
three to
   More
than
   Total      Annual 
   Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
         ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Financial lease                                                                 
                                                                  
0-E NATIXIS  France  US$   510    1,530    4,080    10,906    -    17,026    510    1,530    4,080    10,906    -    17,026   Quaterly   -    - 
                                                                                         
  Total         510    1,530    4,080    10,906    -    17,026    510    1,530    4,080    10,906    -    17,026              
  Total consolidated         56,600    172,003    520,765    2,108,167    1,369,885    4,227,420    110,032    206,373    512,673    1,972,523    1,340,137    4,141,738              

 

78

 

 

Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2022      
Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries,  Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

            Nominal values    Accounting values            
                More    More    More               More    More    More                    
            Up to   than
90 days
   than
one to
   than
three to
   More
than
   Total   Up to   than
90 days
   than
one to
   than
three to
   More
than
   Total      Annual 
      Creditor      90    to one    three    five    five    nominal     90    to one    three    five    five    accounting       Effective    Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency   days    year    years    years    years    value    days    year    years    years    years    value   Amortization   rate    rate 
             ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$       %    % 
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
Bank loans                                                                                  
0-E  SANTANDER  Spain  US$   -    -    70,951    -    -    70,951    173    -    70,951    -    -    71,124   Quaterly   7,26    7,26 
0-E  GOLDMAN SACHS  U.S.A.  US$   2,750    8,250    22,000    1,067,000    -    1,100,000    30,539    8,250    22,000    939,760    -    1,000,549   Quaterly   18.46    13.38 
                                                                                   
Obligations with the public                                                                               
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  UF   -    -    -    -    156,783    156,783    505    -    -    -    156,783    157,288   At Expiration   2.00    2.00 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    -    3    3    -    -    -    -    3    3   At Expiration   1,00    1,00 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    450,000    700,000    1,150,000    -    32,878    -    430,290    669,340    1,132,508   At Expiration   15.00    13,38 
                                                                                   
Guaranteed obligations                                                                               
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   1,761    6,907    22,890    26,035    126,605    184,198    2,637    6,907    22,212    25,627    126,048    183,431   Quaterly   5,76    5,76 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST
 COMPANY
  U.S.A.  US$   2,208    6,110    32,620    33,210    67,457    141,605    2,233    6,110    32,620    33,210    67,457    141,630   Quaterly/Monthly   8.20    8.20 
                                                                                   
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                              
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   -    14,667    29,333    231,000    -    275,000    3,837    14,667    26,153    228,880    -    273,537   Quaterly   8,24    8,24 
0-E  MUFG  U.S.A.  US$   11,345    34,624    66,419    -    -    112,388    11,404    34,624    66,419    -    -    112,447   Quaterly   6.23    6.23 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    -    -    -    1470              -    -    1,470   At Expiration   1,00    1,00 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    17,737    36,431    32,444    86,612    237    -    17,738    36,431    32,444    86,850   Quaterly   2.01    1.78 
                                                                                   
Financial leases                                                                               
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   6,825    5,689    -    -    -    12,514    6,888    5,689    -    -    -    12,577   Quaterly   6.19    5.47 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   6,596    20,048    1,521    -    -    28,165    6,776    20,048    1,516    -    -    28,340   Quaterly   5.99    5.39 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   6,419    19,341    53,207    55,696    104,475    239,138    8,545    19,341    52,881    55,478    103,905    240,150   Quaterly   6.44    6.44 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   16,984    51,532    84,177    -    -    152,693    17,831    51,532    79,805    -    -    149,168   Quaterly   4.06    2.85 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   1,533    4,664    6,393    -    -    12,590    1,579    4,664    6,393    -    -    12,636   Quaterly   5.97    5.97 
0-E  EXIM BANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    113,668    180,260    152,581    446,509    1,923    -    112,666    178,672    151,236    444,497   Quaterly   3.58    2.79 
0-E  BANK OF UTAH  U.S.A.  US$   2321    6568    20990    30557    121801    182,237    2321    6568    20990    30557    121801    182,237   Monthly   10,45    10,45 
                                                                                   
Others loans                                                                                  
0-E  Various (*)     US$   2,028    -    -    -    -    2,028    2,028    -    -    -    -    2,028   At Expiration   -    - 
    Total         60,770    178,400    541,906    2,110,189    1,462,149    4,353,414    100,926    211,278    532,344    1,958,905    1,429,017    4,232,470              

 

(*)Obligation to creditors for executed letters of credit.

 

79

 

 

Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2022  
Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries,  Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil

 

         Nominal values   Accounting values            
         More
than
   More
than
   More
than
   More
than
   More             More
than
   More
than
   More
than
   More                
         Up to   90 days   one to   three to   than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   than   Total      Annual 
   Creditor      90    to one    three    five    five    nominal     90    to one    three    five    five    accounting       Effective    Nominal 
Tax No.  Country  Currency   days    year    years    years    years    value    days    year    years    years    years    value   Amortization   rate    rate 
          ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$       %    % 
Bank loans                                                                               
                                                                               
0-E Merril Lynch Credit Products LLC  Brazil  BRL   304,549    -    -    -    -    304,549    314,322    -    -    -    -    314,322   Monthly   3,95    3,95 
                                                                                
Financial lease                                                                               
                                                                                
0-E   NATIXIS  France  US$   510    1,530    4,080    4,080    7,846    18,046    1,050    1,530    4,080    4,080    7,894    18,634   Semiannual/Quaterly   7.23    7.23 
                                                                                    
  Total         305,059    1,530    4,080    4,080    7,846    322,595    315,372    1,530    4,080    4,080    7,894    332,956              
  Total consolidated         365,829    179,930    545,986    2,114,269    1,469,995    4,676,009    416,298    212,808    536,424    1,962,985    1,436,911    4,565,426              

 

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(b)Lease Liability:

 

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

 

           Lease 
           Liability 
   Aircraft   Others   total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as January 1, 2022   2,883,661    76,977    2,960,638 
                
New contracts   243,479    1,010    244,489 
Renegotiations   (55,153)   7,886    (47,267)
Payments   (1,577)   (12,538)   (14,115)
Accrued interest   65,477    5,501    70,978 
Exchange differences   -    (220)   (220)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   5    2,685    2,690 
Other increases (decreases)   -    3,622    3,622 
Total changes   252,231    7,946    260,177 
Closing balance as of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   3,135,892    84,923    3,220,815 
Opening balance as July 1, 2022   3,135,892    84,923    3,220,815 
New contracts   111,445    12,009    123,454 
Lease termination   (19,606)   -    (19,606)
Renegotiations   (21,080)   (12,084)   (33,164)
Exit effect of chapter 11 (*)   (995,888)   -    (995,888)
Payments   (153,246)   (13,634)   (166,880)
accrued interest   77,462    3,693    81,155 
Exchange differences   -    2,499    2,499 
Subsidiaries conversion difference   (7)   4,778    4,771 
other variations   -    (702)   (702)
Total changes   (1,000,920)   (3,441)   (1,004,361)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   2,134,972    81,482    2,216,454 
Opening balance as January 1, 2023   2,134,972    81,482    2,216,454 
New contracts   116,786    1,594    118,380 
Lease termination   (2,335)   (1,724)   (4,059)
Renegotiations   (7,813)   (1,222)   (9,035)
Payments   (158,217)   (11,422)   (169,639)
accrued interest   93,657    4,559    98,216 
Exchange differences   -    5,407    5,407 
Subsidiaries conversion difference   2    (21)   (19)
other variations   -    -    - 
Total changes   42,080    (2,829)   39,251 
Closing balance as of June 30 ,2023 (Unaudited)   2,177,052    78,653    2,255,705 

 

(*)Corresponds to the effect of emergence from Chapter 11 ThUS$679,273 associated with claims (Derecognition of assets for right of use for ThUS$639,728 (See Note 24 letter g (4)) and conversion of Notes for ThUS$39,545) and ThUS$316,615 due to IBR rate change.

 

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The Company recognizes interest payments related to lease liabilities in the consolidated result under Finance costs (See Note 26(c)). The Average discount rates for calculation of lease liability are as follows.

 

   Discount rate   Discount rate 
   June  2023   December 2022 
Aircraft   8.85%   8.80%
Others   11.83%   10.70%

 

(c)Hedge derivatives

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total hedge derivatives 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   378         -         -        -    378          - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   4,170    -    -    -    4,170    - 
Total hedge derivatives   4,548    -    -    -    4,548    - 

 

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

 

Hedging operation

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited    
Interest rate options (1)   1,543    8,816 
Interest rate swaps (1)   3,479    - 
Fuel Options (2)   8,744    12,594 
Foreign currency derivative US$/BRL$ (3)   (4,170)   191 

 

(1)They cover significant variations in cash flows associated with the market risk implicit in increases in the SOFR interest rate for long-term loans originating from the acquisition of aircraft and bank loans. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedge contracts.

 

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

 

(3)Hedge significant variations in expected cash flows associated with the market risk implicit in changes in exchange rates, particularly the US$/BRL. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedge contracts.

 

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The Company only maintains cash flow hedges. In the case of the fuel and currency hedges, the cash flows subject to said hedges will occur and will impact results in the next 12 months from the date of the consolidated statement of financial position. In the case of interest rate derivatives, the settlements will occur in the next 6 months and will remain in the balance until the date of arrival of the associated aircraft, date on which it will be part of the right-of-use asset and will begin to impact results on a monthly basis until the expiration of the respective lease.

 

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

 

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

 

NOTE 19 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLES

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current        
(a) Trade and other accounts payables   1,301,913    1,271,590 
(b) Accrued liabilities   322,621    356,402 
Total trade and other accounts payables   1,624,534    1,627,992 

 

(a)Trade and other accounts payable:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade creditors   1,065,998    904,964 
Other accounts payable   235,915    366,626 
Total   1,301,913    1,271,590 

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Boarding Fees   250,155    208,783 
Suppliers technical purchases   176,963    123,743 
Handling and ground handling   133,402    130,482 
Maintenance   129,238    100,823 
Airport charges and overflight   115,455    89,966 
Other personnel expenses   86,287    116,244 
Professional services and advisory   81,495    134,191 
Aircraft Fuel   70,585    44,153 
Leases, maintenance and IT services   61,791    83,751 
Services on board   53,545    42,545 
Marketing   38,402    37,928 
Air companies   19,057    8,182 
Crew   12,005    11,511 
Agencies sales commissions   9,123    9,852 
Others   64,410    129,436 
Total trade and other accounts payables   1,301,913    1,271,590 

 

(b)Liabilities accrued:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Aircraft and engine maintenance   135,756    184,753 
Accrued personnel expenses   113,617    81,857 
Accounts payable to personnel (1)   61,371    81,508 
Others accrued liabilities   11,877    8,284 
Total accrued liabilities   322,621    356,402 

 

(1)Participation in profits and bonuses (Note 22 letter b).

 

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NOTE 20 - OTHER PROVISIONS

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provision for contingencies (1)                        
Tax contingencies   8,374    8,733    622,949    617,692    631,323    626,425 
Civil contingencies   8,455    5,490    127,002    119,483    135,457    124,973 
Labor contingencies   326    350    204,851    175,212    205,177    175,562 
Other   -    -    14,514    13,180    14,514    13,180 
Provision for European                              
Commission investigation (2)   -    -    2,444    2,397    2,444    2,397 
Total other provisions (3)   17,155    14,573    971,760    927,964    988,915    942,537 

 

(1)Provisions for contingencies:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The Company maintains other judicial processes, individually and cumulatively, do not have a significant impact on these financial statements.

 

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

 

(3)Total other provision as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, include the fair value of the contingencies arising at the time of the business combination with TAM S.A and subsidiaries, defined as possible, which wold not be provided for except in the context of a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3.

 

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Movement of provisions:

 

   Contingencies (1)   Research
European
Commission (1)
   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   731,153    9,300    740,453 
Increase in provisions   208,476    -    208,476 
Provision used   (19,157)   -    (19,157)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   26,947    -    26,947 
Reversal of provision   (61,008)   (6,630)   (67,638)
Exchange difference   (4,081)   (323)   (4,404)
Closing balance as of June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   882,330    2,347    884,677 
Opening balance as of July 1, 2022   882,330    2,347    884,677 
Increase in provisions   479,082    -    479,082 
Provision used   (43,930)   -    (43,930)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   1,708    -    1,708 
Reversal of provision   (366,971)   -    (366,971)
Exchange difference   (12,079)   50    (12,029)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   940,140    2,397    942,537 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2023   940,140    2,397    942,537 
Increase in provisions   211,290    -    211,290 
Provision used   (28,743)   -    (28,743)
Subsidiaries conversion difference   18,498    -    18,498 
Reversal of provision   (155,598)   -    (155,598)
Exchange difference   884    47    931 
Closing balance as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   986,471    2,444    988,915 

 

1)See details of litigation and government investigations with a material impact in Note 30.

 

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NOTE 21 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Deferred revenues (1)(2)   2,900,055    2,533,081    441,374    420,208    3,341,429    2,953,289 
Sales tax   11,620    7,194    -    -    11,620    7,194 
Retentions   38,033    40,810    -    -    38,033    40,810 
Other taxes   9,286    12,045    -    -    9,286    12,045 
Dividends payable   80,116    -    -    -    80,116    - 
Other sundry liabilities   7,319    49,121    -    -    7,319    49,121 
Total other non-financial liabilities   3,046,429    2,642,251    441,374    420,208    3,487,803    3,062,459 

 

Deferred Income Movement

 

       Deferred income                 
   Initial balance   (1)
Recognition
   Use   (1)
Loyalty program
(Award and redeem)
   Expiration of tickets   Translation
Difference
   Others   Final
balance
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                        
From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   2,785,193    4,226,467    (3,766,883)   (103,922)   (140,364)   8,620    (3,977)   3,005,134 
                                        
From July 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   3,005,134    5,546,002    (5,310,305)   (137,279)   (173,663)   (4,035)   27,435    2,953,289 
                                        
From 1 de January to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   2,953,289    6,672,944    (6,203,099)   35,888    (184,501)   78,878    (11,970)   3,341,429 

 

(1)The balance includes mainly, deferred income for services not provided as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and for the frequent flyer LATAMPASS program.

 

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

 

(2)As of June 30, 2023, Deferred Income includes ThUS$ 40,899 related to the compensation from Delta Air Lines, Inc., which is recognized in the income statement based on the estimation of income differentials until the implementation of the strategic alliance.

 

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NOTE 22 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   As of
June 30,
   As of
December 31,
 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Retirements payments   55,477    45,076 
Resignation payments   11,099    6,365 
Other obligations   61,919    42,047 
           
Total liability for employee benefits   128,495    93,488 

 

(a)The movement in retirements, resignations and other obligations:

 

   Opening
Balance
   Increase (decrease)
current service
  provision
   Benefits
 paid
   Actuarial
(gains)
Losses
   Increase (decrease)
Currency
translation
   Closing
balance
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)   56,233    13,220    (2,824)   (4,861)   (4,930)   56,838 
From July 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   56,838    40,034    (1,551)   (5,074)   3,241    93,488 
From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   93,488    46,420    (3,953)   11,846    4,386    128,495 

 

The main assumptions used in the calculation of the provision in Chile are presented below:

 

   For the period ended
June 30,
 
Assumptions  2023   2022 
   Unaudited 
Discount rate   5.20%   6.30%
Expected rate of salary increase   5.23%   5.23%
Rate of turnover   5.02%   5.14%
Mortality table   RV-2014    RV-2014 
Inflation rate   3.17%   4.41%
Retirement age of women   60    60 
Retirement age of men   65    65 

 

The discount rate corresponds to the rate of the 20-year term Bonds of the Central Bank of Chile BCP. The RV-2014 mortality tables correspond to those established by the Commission for the Financial Market of Chile and for the determination of inflation rates; the paper market yield curves of the Central Bank of Chile of the long-term BCUs and BCPs at the date of scope have been used.

 

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

 

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The sensitivity analysis for these variables is presented below:

 

   Effect on the liability 
   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Discount rate        
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   (3,802)   (3,308)
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   4,246    3,724 
           
Rate of wage growth          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   4,022    3,520 
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   (3,699)   (3,216)

 

(b)The liability for short-term:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
           
Profit-sharing and bonuses (*)   61,371    81,508 

 

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

 

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

 

(c)CIP (Corporate Incentive Plan)

 

With the aim of incentivizing the retention of talent among the executives of the Company and in response to the exit of the Chapter 11 Procedure, it was agreed to grant an extraordinary and exceptional incentive called Corporate Incentive Plan (hereinafter also “CIP”), which will be enforceable and paid subject to compliance with the terms, clauses and conditions approved at the Board meeting dated April 25, 2023. In summary, the CIP contemplates three categories oriented to three different groups or categories of employees, whether they are hired by the Company directly, or in other companies of the LATAM group. These categories are as follows: Non-Executive Employees; Executives Not part of the Global Executive Meeting o “GEM”; and GEM Executives. Employees in each of these groups are only eligible for the CIP that corresponds to their respective category. The terms of each of these CIP categories were communicated to the respective employees between the months of January to June 2023.

 

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Below are more background on each of the different categories of the CIP. Additionally, in Note 33 describes in more detail the main terms and conditions of the last two categories of the CIP (i.e., Non-GEM Executives; and GEM Executives):

 

i)Non-Executive Employees: The first subprogram was aimed at non-executive employees who, while hired in LATAM as of December 31, 2020, were still in their position as of April 30, 2023, which includes a fixed and guaranteed payment in cash on certain dates, depending on the country where the employee is hired.

 

This subprogram is available to those employees who were unable to qualify for one of the two categories below, or who were able to do so, chose not to participate in them.

 

ii)Executives Not part of the GEM: The second subprogram applies to senior executives not part of the GEM (Global Executive Meeting – Senior Managers, Managers, Assistant Managers). This program contemplates the creation of remuneration synthetic Units (hereinafter, simply “Units”) that, by reference, are considered as equivalent to the price of one share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., and consequently, in case they become effective, they grant the worker the right to receive the payment in cash that results from multiplying the number of Units that become effective by the value per share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. that should be considered in accordance with CIP.

 

In this context, this program contemplates two different bonuses: (1) a withholding bonus, consisting of the amount in cash resulting from Units that are assigned to the respective employee, these Units being paid at 20% at month 15 and 80% at month 24, in each case, counted from the exit date of Chapter 11 Procedure (i.e., November 3, 2022) (the “Exit Date”). This is consequently a guaranteed payment for these employees; and (2) a bonus associated with the certain financial indicators of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, which is reflected in Note 19 (b), becoming effective 20% at month 15 and 80% at month 24, in each case, from the Exit Date. Consequently, this is an eventual payment that is only made if these indicators are reached.

 

iii)GEM Executives: The third subprogram applies to the Company´s GEM executives (Global Executive Meeting) (CEO and employees whose job description is “vice presidents” or “directors”). This program, in essence, contemplates the creation of remuneration synthetic Units that, by referential means, are considered as equivalent to the price of one share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and consequently, in case they become effective, they grant the worker the right to receive the payment in cash that results from multiplying the number of Units that become effective by the value per share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. that must be considered according to the CIP.

 

These Units are divided into:

 

(1) Units associated with the employee’s permanence in the Company (“RSUs” – Retention Shares Units); and (2) Units associated with both the employee’s permanence in the Company and the performance of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“PSUs” – Performance Shares Units). This performance is ultimately measured according to the share price of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. in the terms and conditions of the CIP.

 

Both the RSUs and the PSUs are consequently associated with the passage of time, becoming effective by partialities according to the calendar contemplated by the CIP. For the case of RSUs, having a vesting guaranteed by partialities as explained in more detail in Note 33. On the other hand, the PSUs also consider the market value of the share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. considering a liquid market. However, as long as there is no such liquid market, the share price will be determined on the basis of representative transactions. As explained in more detail in Note 33, PSUs constitute a contingent and non-guaranteed payment.

 

In addition, some GEM Executives will also be entitled to receive a fixed and guaranteed cash payment (“MPP” – Management Protection Plan) on certain dates according to the CIP. Those employees who are eligible for this MPP will also be eligible for a limited number of additional MSUs (“MPP Based RSUs”).

 

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In all cases, the respective employees must have remained as such in the Company at the corresponding accrual date to qualify for these benefits.

 

During the first half of 2023, the amount accrued related to this CIP was MUS$ 27.6, which is recorded in the “Administrative expenses” line of the Interim Consolidated Statement of Income by Function. As of June 30, 2023, the amount of this plan recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position is MUS$ 79.3.

 

(d)Employment expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 6 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Salaries and wages   592,357    466,204    297,920    232,890 
Short-term employee benefits   79,455    52,537    44,509    28,247 
Other personnel expenses   66,000    55,145    35,519    28,496 
Total   737,812    573,886    377,948    289,633 

 

NOTE 23 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, NON-CURRENT

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
         
Aircraft and engine maintenance   311,579    249,710 
Fleet (JOL)   40,000    40,000 
Airport charges and Overflight   16,593    19,866 
Provision for vacations and bonuses   17,667    16,539 
Other sundry liabilities   148    169 
Total accounts payable, non-current   385,987    326,284 

 

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NOTE 24 - EQUITY

 

(a)Capital

 

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

 

The paid capital of the Company at June 30, 2023 amounts to ThUS$ 5,003,534 divided into 604,437,877,587 common stock of a same series (ThUS$ 13,298,486 divided into 604,437,584,048 shares as of December 31, 2022), a single series nominative, ordinary character with no par value. The total number of authorized shares of the Company as of June 30, 2023, corresponds to 606.407.693.000 shares. There are no special series of shares and no privileges. The form of its stock certificates and their issuance, exchange, disablement, loss, replacement and other similar circumstances, as well as the transfer of the shares, is governed by the provisions of the Corporate Law and its regulations.

 

At the Company’s Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on July 5, 2022, it was agreed to increase the Company’s capital by US$ 10,293,269,524 through the issuance of 73,809,875,794 paid shares and 531,991,409,513 backup shares, all ordinary, of the same and single series, without par value, of which: (a) US$ 9,493,269,524 represented by 531,991,409,513 new shares, to be used to respond to the conversion of the Convertible Notes, according to this term is defined below (the “Support Shares”); and (b) US$800,000,000 represented by 73,809,875,794 new paid shares (the “New Paid Shares”), to be offered preferentially to shareholders. On September 13, 2022, the preferential placement of the convertible notes and, in turn, of the new paid shares began, ending on the following dates, as explained below:

 

1.On October 12, 2022 expired the 30-day preemptive rights offering period (the “POP”) of (i) the 73,809,875,794 new paid shares, issued and registered in the Securities Registry of the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (the “CMF”) (the “ERO”); and (ii) 1,257,002,540 notes convertible into shares Serie G, the 1,372,839,695 notes convertible into shares Serie H, and the 6,863,427,289 notes convertible into shares Serie I, all registered in the Securities Registry of the CMF (jointly, the “Convertible Notes”).

 

2.On October 13, 2022, the second round (the “Second Round”) of subscription of the ERO has taken place, in which had the right to participate, the shareholders (or their assignees) that subscribed ERO in the POP and expressed to LATAM, at the time of the subscription, their intention to participate in the Second Round.

 

3.As previously reported, the Remainder will be placed, in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, according to the rules governing the offering of the ERO and the Convertible Notes, as provided in Article 10 of the Regulations of the Corporations Law. Such placement includes, among other things, the placement of a portion of the Remainder with (i) a group of unsecured creditors of LATAM represented by Evercore and certain holders of Chilean notes issued by LATAM (collectively, the “Backstop Creditors”); and (ii) Delta Air Lines, Inc., Qatar Airways Investments (UK) Ltd. and the Cueto group (collectively, the “Backstop Shareholders”;and them jointly with the Backstop Creditors, the “Backstop Parties”) according to the rules of their respective backstop commitment agreements (the “Backstop Agreements”).

 

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4.For purposes of the above, the Company will exercise its rights under the Backstop Agreements and will therefore require the Backstop Parties to subscribe and pay their respective portion of the Remainder, as provided in such agreements. Given the funding period contemplated in the Backstop Agreements, the Company managed to exit the Chapter 11 on November 3, 2022. Consequently, on this same date the Company, together with its various subsidiaries that were part of the Chapter 11 Procedure, have emerged from bankruptcy.

 

5.As part of the implementation of its Reorganization Plan within the framework of the exit from Chapter 11, LATAM issued MUS$ 800 in new paid shares and MUS$ 9,493 through the issue of three classes of notes convertible into Company shares, backed by 531,991,409,513 shares totalling 605,801,285,307 shares. As of June 30, 2023, of the aforementioned capital increase, 603,831,469,894 shares were subscribed and paid (603,831,176,355 shares as of December 31, 2022), equivalent to ThUS$10,169,622 as of June 30, 2023 (ThUS$10,152,221 as of December 31, 2022) and as of December 31, 2022 costs of issuance and placement of shares and convertible bonds were generated for ThUS$ 810,279, which was presented as part of the Other reserves and was reclassified to “paid-in capital” according to the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 20, 2023, as explained below.

 

6.At the Company’s Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 20, 2023, it was agreed to:

 

6.i) A decrease in the Company’s capital for an amount of ThUS$ 7,501,896, without altering the number and characteristics of the shares into which it is divided, by absorbing the Company’s accumulated losses as of December 31, 2022 for the same amount;

 

6.ii) Others decrease of the Company’s capital for an amount of ThUS$ 178, without altering the number and characteristics of the shares into which it is divided, through the absorption of the equity account of “Treasury Shares” as of December 31, 2022 for the same amount, produced on the occasion of the January 2012 reduction of capital stock by operation of law that took place in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of the Corporations Law.

 

6.iii) Deduction of the Company´s capital the account “Costs of issuing shares and new convertible notes, for an amount od ThUS$ 810,279.

 

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(b)Movement of authorized shares

 

The following table shows the movement of the authorized, fully paid shares and back-up shares to be delivered in the event that the respective conversion option is exercised under the convertible notes currently issued by the Company:

 

   as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   as of December 31, 2022 
   N° of
authorized
shares
   N° of
Subscribed of
shares and
paid or delivered pursuant to the exercise of the conversion option
   N° of convertible notes back-up shares pending
to place
   N° of
shares to
subscribe or
not used
   N° of
authorized
shares
   N° of
Subscribed of
shares and
paid or delivered pursuant to the exercise of the conversion option
   N° of convertible notes back-up shares pending to place   N° of
shares to
subscribe or
not used
 
Opening Balance   606,407,693,000    604,437,584,048    4,205,287    1,965,903,665    606,407,693    606,407,693    -    - 
New shares issued   -    -    -    -    73,809,875,794    73,809,875,794    -    - 
Convertible Notes G   -    -    -    -    19,992,142,087    18,026,240,520    -    1,965,901,567 
Convertible Notes H   -    293,539    (293,539)   -    126,661,409,136    126,657,203,849    4,205,287    - 
Convertible Notes I   -    -    -    -    385,337,858,290    385,337,856,192    -    2,098 
Subtotal   -    293,539    (293,539)   -    605,801,285,307    603,831,176,355    4,205,287    1,965,903,665 
Closing Balance   606,407,693,000    604,437,877,587    3,911,748    1,965,903,665    606,407,693,000    604,437,584,048    4,205,287    1,965,903,665 

 

(c)Share capital

 

The following table shows the movement of share capital:

 

Movement fully paid shares    
   Paid- in 
   Capital 
   ThUS$ 
Initial balance as of January 1, 2022  3,146,265 
New shares issued (ERO)   800,000 
Conversion options of convertible notes exercised during the year - Convertible Notes G (1)   1,115,996 
Conversion options of convertible notes exercised during the year - Convertible Notes H   1,372,798 
Conversion options of convertible notes exercised during the year - Convertible Notes I (2)   6,863,427 
Subtotal   10,152,221 
Ending balance as of December 31, 2022   13,298,486 
Initial balance as of January 1, 2023   13,298,486 
Placement during the conversion option period - Convertible Notes G   17,401 
Absorption of Accumulated Losses as of December 31, 2022 (3)   (7,501,896)
Absorption of treasury shares (3)   (178)
Deduction of issuance and placement costs of shares and bonds convertible into shares (3)   (810,279)
Subtotal   (8,294,952)
Ending balance as of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   5,003,534 

 

(1)It only includes Convertible Notes bonds delivered as payment of debts recognized in Chapter 11.

 

(2)Part of the Convertible Notes were to extinguish through exchange credits that were recognized in Chapter 11.

 

(3)As explained in letter a) of this Note, at the Company's Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on April 20, 2023, it was agreed to absorb and reduce the Company's capital.

 

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(d)Treasury stock

 

At June 30, 2023, the Company held no treasury stock. The remaining of ThUS$ 178 corresponded to the difference between the amount paid for the shares and their book value, at the time of the full right decrease of the shares which held in its portfolio. As explained in letter a) of this same Note, at the Company's Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on April 20, 2023, an absorption of the Company's capital was agreed for an amount of MUS$ 178.

 

(e)Other equity- Value of conversion right - Convertible Notes

 

(e.1)Notes subscription

 

The Convertible Notes were issued to be place in exchange for a cash contribution, in exchange for settlement of Chapter 11 Proceeding or a combination of both. Convertible Notes issued in exchange for cash were valued at fair value (the cash received). Notes issued in exchange for settlement of Chapter 11 claims were valued considering the discount that each group of liabilities settled on at the emergence date. The table below shows the three classes of Convertible Notes at their nominal values, the adjustment, if any, to arrive at their fair values and the amount of transaction costs. The conversion option classified as equity is determined by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument as a whole. The equity portion is recognized under Other equity at the time the Convertible Notes are issued.

 

   As of December 31, 2022 
               Total 
   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible 
Concepts  Notes G   Notes H   Notes I   Notes 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Face Value  1,115,996   1,372,837   6,863,427   9,352,260 
Adjustment to fair value                    
Convertible Notes at the date of issue   (923,616)   -    (2,686,854)   (3,610,470)
Issuance cost   -    (24,812)   (705,467)   (730,279)
Subtotal   (923,616)   (24,812)   (3,392,321)   (4,340,749)
Fair Value of  Notes   192,380    1,348,025    3,471,106    5,011,511 
Debt component at issuance date   -    (102,031)   -    (102,031)
Equity component at the issuance date   192,380    1,245,994    3,471,106    4,909,480 

 

   As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 
               Total 
  Convertible   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible 
Concepts  Notes G   Notes H   Notes I   Notes 
  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Face Value  17,401               -               -   17,401 
Adjustment to the fair value of the Notes                    
Convertible on the issue date   (14,401)   -    -    (14,401)
Subtotal   (14,401)   -    -    (14,401)
Fair value of convertible Notes   3,000    -    -    3,000 
Equity component at the issuance date   3,000    -    -    3,000 

 

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(e.2)Conversion of notes into shares

 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the following notes have been converted into shares:

 

   As of December 31, 2022 
               Total 
   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible 
Concepts  Notes G   Notes H   Notes I   Notes 
  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Conversion percentage  88.782%  99.997%  100.000%   
Conversion option of convertible notes exercised   1,115,996    1,270,767    6,863,427    9,250,190 
Converted debt component   -    102,031    -    102,031 
Total Converted Notes   1,115,996    1,372,798    6,863,427    9,352,221 

 

   As of June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 
               Total 
   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible   Convertible 
Concepts  Notes G   Notes H   Notes I   Notes 
  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Conversion percentage  90.167%  99.997%  100.000%    
Conversion option of convertible notes exercised   1,133,397    1,372,798    6,863,427    9,369,622 
Total Converted Notes   1,133,397    1,372,798    6,863,427    9,369,622 

 

The conversion option from the issuance of convertible notes classified as equity is determined by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument (i.e. convertible notes) as a whole. This is recognized and included in equity, net of income tax effects, and is not subsequently remeasured. In addition, the conversion option classified as equity will remain in equity until the conversion option is exercised, in which case, the balance recognized in equity will be transferred to share capital. As of December 31, 2022, the portion not converted into equity corresponds to ThUS$39.

 

(e.3)The Convertible Notes

 

The contractual conditions of the G, H and I Convertible Notes consider the delivery of a fixed number of shares of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. at the time of settlement of the conversion option of each of them. The foregoing determined the classification of convertible notes as equity instruments, with the exception of Bond H, which considers, in addition to the delivery of a fixed number of shares, the payment of 1% annual interest with certain conditions for its payment and its accrual from 60 days after November 3 2022. The payment of this interest gives rise to the recognition of a liability component for the class H convertible notes.

 

At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component in the amount of ThUS$ 102,031 was estimated using the prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible instruments.

 

Transaction costs relating to the liability component are included in the carrying amount of the liability portion and amortized over the period of the convertible notes using the effective interest method. At December 31, 2022, the debt portion was converted into equity. Transaction costs relating to the equity component are recognised as part of Other reserves within Equity.

 

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(f)Reserve of share- based payments

 

Movement of Reserves of share- based payments:

 

   Opening   Stock
option
   Closing 
Periods  balance   plan   balance 
  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)  37,235        -   37,235 
From July 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   37,235    -    37,235 
From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   37,235    -    37,235 

 

These reserves are related to share based payment plans that expired during the first quarter of 2023. No equity instruments were issued and no amounts were paid associated with these plans.

 

(g)Other sundry reserves

 

Movement of Other sundry reserves:

 

Periods  Opening
balance
   Transactions with
non-controlling
interest
   Legal
Reserves
   Other sundry
reserves
   Others increases
(Decreases)(5)
   Closing
balance
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)  2,448,098                -                -   -   -   2,448,098 
From July 1 to December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)   2,448,098    -    -    (4,420,749)   -    (1,972,651)
From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   (1,972,651)   23    -    (14,401)   810,279    (1,176,750)

 

Balance of Other sundry reserves comprise the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Higher value for TAM S.A. share exchange (1)   2,665,692    2,665,692 
Reserve for the adjustment to the value of fixed assets (2)  2,620   2,620 
Transactions with non-controlling interest (3)   (216,633)   (216,656)
Adjustment to the fair value of the New Convertible Notes (4)   (3,624,871)   (3,610,470)
Cost of issuing shares and New Convertible Notes (5)   -    (810,279)
Others   (3,558)   (3,558)
Total   (1,176,750)   (1,972,651)

 

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

 

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

 

(3)The balance as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 corresponds to the loss generated by: Lan Pax Group S.A. e Inversiones Lan S.A. in the acquisition of shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. for ThUS$ (3,480) and ThUS$ (20), respectively; the acquisition of TAM S.A. of the minority interest in Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. for ThUS$ (885), the acquisition of Inversiones Lan S.A. of the minority participation in Aires Integra Regional Airlines S.A. for an amount of ThUS$ (2) and the acquisition of a minority stake in Aerolane S.A. by Lan Pax Group S.A. for an amount of ThUS$ (21,526) through Holdco Ecuador S.A. (3) The loss due to the acquisition of the minority interest of Multiplus S.A. for ThUS$ (184,135) (see Note 1), (4) and the acquisition of a minority interest in LATAM Airlines Perú S.A through LATAM Airlines Group S.A for an amount of ThUS$ (3,225) and acquisition of the minority stake in LAN Argentina S.A. and Inversora Cordillera through Transportes Aéreos del Mercosur S.A. for an amount of ThUS$ (3,383) and (5) acquisition of the non-controlling interest of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. for an amount of ThUS$23.

 

(4)The adjustment to the fair value of the Convertible Notes delivered in exchange for settlement of Chapter 11 claims was valued considering the discount that each group of liabilities settled on at the emergence date. These relate to: gain on the haircut for the accounts payable and other accounts payable for ThUS$ 2,564,707 (ThUS$ 2,550,306 as of December 31, 2022), gain on the haircut for the financial liabilities for ThUS$ 420,436 and gain on the haircut of lease liabilities which is booked against the right of use asset for ThUS$ 639,728 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

(5)Corresponds to 20% of the sum of the commitment of new funds of the Backstop Parties under the Series I Convertible Bonds and the New Paid Shares, plus additional costs for extension of the Backstop agreement. At the Company's Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on April 20, 2023, it was agreed to deduct from the paid-in capital of the Company the account "Costs of issuance and placement of shares and bonds convertible into shares", for the sum of ThUS$810,279.

 

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(h)Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income.

 

Movement of Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income:

 

   Currency
translation
reserve
   Cash flow
hedging
reserve
   Gains (Losses)
on change on value
of time value
of options
   Actuarial gain
or loss on
defined benefit
plans reserve
   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2022   (3,772,159)   (38,390)   (17,563)   (18,750)   (3,846,862)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI   -    10,199    (1,681)   -    8,518 
Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss   -    (11,849)   6,499    -    (5,350)
Add: Costs of hedging deferred and recognised in OCI   -    (1,110)   -    -    (1,110)
Deferred tax   -    (221)   -    -    (221)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    (4,860)   (4,860)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    228    228 
Translation difference subsidiaries   (22,517)   1,731    -    -    (20,786)
Closing balance as of June 30, 2022 (unaudited)   (3,794,676)   (39,640)   (12,745)   (23,382)   (3,870,443)
                          
Opening balance as of July 1, 2022   (3,794,676)   (39,640)   (12,745)   (23,382)   (3,870,443)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI   -    41,124    (22,164)   -    18,960 
Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss   -    -    -    -    - 
Add: Costs of hedging deferred and recognised in OCI   -    43,142    13,447    -    56,589 
Reclassified from OCI to the value of the hedged asset   -    (7,033)   -    -    (7,033)
Deferred tax   -    (14)   -    -    (14)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    (5,073)   (5,073)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    338    338 
Translation difference subsidiaries   (10,884)   (1,037)   (160)   -    (12,081)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2022 (unaudited)   (3,805,560)   36,542    (21,622)   (28,117)   (3,818,757)
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2023   (3,805,560)   36,542    (21,622)   (28,117)   (3,818,757)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI   -    -    -    -    - 
Add: Costs of hedging deferred and recognised in OCI   -    (39,858)   1,754    -    (38,104)
Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss        6,670    15,661    -    22,331 
Reclassified from OCI to the value of the hedged asset   -    (2,750)   -    -    (2,750)
Deferred tax   -    (297)   -    -    (297)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    (11,843)   (11,843)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    -    328    328 
Translation difference subsidiaries   (4,327)   5,069    23    -    765 
Closing balance as of June 30, 2023 (unaudited)   (3,809,887)   5,376    (4,184)   (39,632)   (3,848,327)

 

(h.1)Cumulative translate difference

 

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

 

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(h.2)Cash flow hedging reserve

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(i)Retained earnings/(losses)

 

Movement of Retained earnings/(losses):

 

       Result       Other     
   Opening   for the       increase   Closing 
Periods  balance   period   Dividends   (decreases) (1)   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                     
From January 1 to June 30, 2022  (Unaudited)   (8,841,106)   (903,271)   -    -    (9,744,377)
From July 1 to December 31, 2022  (Unaudited)   (9,744,377)   2,242,481    -    -    (7,501,896)
From January 1 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   (7,501,896)   267,052    (80,116)   7,559,025    244,065 

 

(1)The detail of Other increases (decreases) is as follows:

 

  ThUS$ 
Absorption accumulated losses (*)  7,501,896 
Out of Period Adjustment (**)  57,129 
Total  7,559,025 

 

(*)See letter a) under this same Note.

 

(**)Out of Period Adjustment

 

On April 30, 2020, LATAM’s Shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend in the amount of ThUS$ 57,129 to be paid on May 28, 2020. On May 26, 2020, LATAM entered Chapter 11 proceedings which granted an automatic stay prohibiting the Company from making dividend payments. At that time it was not clear when this dividend would be paid. On November 3, 2022, upon emergence from Chapter 11 it was clear this dividend would not be paid, however, it was not derecognized from liabilities and transferred to retained earnings at that time. During three months ended March 31. 2023, the Company corrected this matter and recorded an out of period adjustment to derecognize the dividend payable resulting in an increase of ThUS$ 57,129 to retained earnings and a decrease in Trade and other accounts payable in the same amount.

 

Management has evaluated the impact of this out-of-period adjustment and concluded that it is not material to the financial statements for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, or to any previously reported semi-annual or annual financial statements.

 

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(j)Dividends per share

 

   Minimum mandatory   Minimum mandatory 
   dividend   dividend 
Description of dividend  2023   2022 
         
Amount of the dividend (ThUS$)   80,116    0 
Number of shares among which the dividend is distributed   604,437,877,587    604,437,584,048 
Dividend per share (US$)   0.0001    0.0000 

 

NOTE 25 - REVENUE

 

The detail of revenues is as follows:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Passengers   4,671,904    3,199,624    2,277,553    1,713,385
Cargo   732,615    893,527    355,324    462,829 
Total   5,404,519    4,093,151    2,632,877    2,176,214 

 

NOTE 26 - COSTS AND EXPENSES BY NATURE

 

(a)Costs and operating expenses

 

The main operating costs and administrative expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Aircraft fuel   (1,910,282)   (1,699,477)   (850,523)   (948,908)
Other rentals and landing fees   (616,287)   (479,875)   (318,942)   (255,430)
Aircraft maintenance   (290,473)   (300,285)   (152,871)   (144,741)
Aircraft rental (*)   (47,196)   (143,284)   (23,464)   (73,676)
Comisions   (100,928)   (70,510)   (50,947)   (41,951)
Passenger services   (128,535)   (70,311)   (65,402)   (36,957)
Other operating expenses   (593,001)   (595,928)   (320,047)   (337,320)
Total   (3,686,702)   (3,359,670)   (1,782,196)   (1,838,983)

 

(*) Aircraft Lease Contracts include lease payments based on Power by the Hour (PBH) at the beginning of the contract and fixed-rent payments later on. For these contracts that contain an initial period based on PBH and then a fixed amount, a right of use asset and a lease liability was recognized at the date of modification of the contract. These amounts continue to be amortized over the contract term on a straight-line basis starting from the modification date of the contract. Therefore, as a result of the application of the lease accounting policy, the expenses for the year include both the lease expense for variable payments (Aircraft Rentals) as well as the expenses resulting from the amortization of the right of use assets (included in the Depreciation line included in b) below) and interest from the lease liability (included in Lease Liabilities letter c) below)

 

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   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Payments for leases of low-value assets   (10,802)   (11,101)   (5,664)   (4,534)
Total   (10,802)   (11,101)   (5,664)   (4,534)

 

(b)Depreciation and amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization are detailed below:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Depreciation (*)   (536,092)   (549,014)   (272,485)   (269,426)
Amortization   (29,367)   (26,690)   (14,920)   (14,033)
Total   (565,459)   (575,704)   (287,405)   (283,459)

 

(*)Included within this amount is the depreciation of the Property, plant and equipment (See Note 16 (a)) and the maintenance of the aircraft recognized as right of use assets. The maintenance cost amount included in the depreciation line for the period ended June 30, 2023 is ThUS$ 261,779 and ThUS$ 213,649 for the same period in 2022.

 

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(c)Financial costs

 

The detail of financial costs is as follows:

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Bank loan interests   (199,848)   (355,204)   (101,651)   (147,702)
Financial leases   (30,060)   (20,515)   (14,892)   (11,443)
Lease Liabilities   (99,509)   (72,312)   (50,224)   (38,070)
Other financial instruments   (7,360)   (17,789)   (5,846)   (9,207)
Total   (336,777)   (465,820)   (172,613)   (206,422)

 

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

 

(a)Restructuring activities expenses

 

Restructuring activities expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 6 months   For the 3 months 
   period ended   period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2022   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Rejection of IT contracts   (2,487)   (1,265)
Employee restructuring plan   (10,684)   (5,927)
Legal advice   (117,148)   (60,763)
Renegotiation of fleet contracts   (71,108)   (86,446)
Others   (2,013)   (1,289)
Total   (203,440)   (155,690)

 

The company does not expect to record additional restructuring costs during 2023.

 

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NOTE 27 - OTHER INCOME, BY FUNCTION

 

Other income, by function is as follows:

 

   For the 6 months ended
June 30,
   For the 3 months ended
June 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Tours   19,117    10,256    7,941    4,610 
Aircraft leasing   -    7,375    -    6,715 
Customs and warehousing   12,333    15,584    6,136    9,676 
Maintenance        4,167    5,135    3,169    2,459 
Latam Pass (non-airlines products redemption)            8,169    19,053    3,304    7,419 
Other miscellaneous income   33,216    34,564    22,636    18,994 
Total   77,002    91,967    43,186    49,873 

 

NOTE 28 - FOREIGN CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   As of
June 30,
   As of
December 31,
 
   2023   2022   2021 
   Unaudited         
Argentine peso   256.71    177,12    102.75 
Brazilian real   4.79    5,29    5.57 
Chilean peso   801.66    855,86    844.69 
Colombian peso   4,164.47    4.845,35    4,002.52 
Euro   0.92    0,93    0.88 
Australian dollar   1.50    1,47    1.38 
Boliviano   6.86    6,86    6.86 
Mexican peso   17.12    19,50     20.53 
New Zealand dollar   1.63    1,58    1.46 
Peruvian Sol   3.62    3,81    3.98 
Paraguayan Guarani   7,256.70    7.332,2    6,866.40 
Uruguayan peso   37.36    39,71    44.43 

 

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Foreign currency

 

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

 

   As of   As of  
   June 30,   December 31, 
Current assets  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   369,998    265,371 
Argentine peso   9,132    6,712 
Brazilian real   4,407    3,355 
Chilean peso   32,202    17,591 
Colombian peso   14,555    8,415 
Euro   27,684    19,361 
U.S. dollar   200,739    168,139 
Other currency   81,279    41,798 
           
Other financial assets, current   16,874    331,617 
Chilean peso   6,704    5,778 
Euro   3,601    2,483 
U.S. dollar   6,006    322,796 
Other currency   563    560 

  

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   As of   As of  
   June 30,   December 31, 
Current assets  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Other non - financial assets, current   30,252    19,425 
Brazilian real   2,588    2,303 
Chilean peso   10,203    3,341 
Colombian peso   253    544 
Euro   4,075    622 
U.S. dollar   5,986    4,369 
Other currency   7,147    8,246 
           
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   188,219    143,631 
Argentine peso   22,205    25,035 
Brazilian real   15,506    10,669 
Chilean peso   55,545    31,258 
Colombian peso   194    176 
Euro   17,003    12,506 
U.S. dollar   25,456    25,549 
Other currency   52,310    38,438 
           
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   427    138 
Chilean peso   22    31 
U.S. dollar   405    107 
           
Tax current assets   23,594    15,623 
Chilean peso   1,082    1,569 
Colombian peso   3,490    1,921 
Peruvian new sun   16,040    10,300 
Other currency   2,982    1,833 
           
           
Total current assets   629,364    775,805 
Argentine peso   31,649    32,317 
Brazilian real   23,266    17,020 
Chilean peso   105,758    59,568 
Colombian peso   18,600    11,149 
Euro   52,551    35,040 
U.S. Dollar   238,817    520,962 
Other currency   158,723    99,749 

 

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   As of   As of 
   June 30,   December 31, 
Non-Current assets  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Other financial assets, non-current   14,554    13,366 
Brazilian real   3,863    3,495 
Chilean peso   75    69 
Colombian peso   1,323    1,344 
Euro   4,688    4,308 
U.S. dollar   2,292    2,050 
Other currency   2,313    2,100 
           
Other non - financial assets, non-current   13,435    11,909 
Argentine peso   17    12 
Brazilian real   9,613    8,082 
U.S. dollar   3,805    3,815 
           
Accounts receivable, non-current   4,634    4,526 
Chilean peso   4,634    4,526 
           
Deferred Tax assets   181    2,948 
Colombian peso   -    2,567 
U.S. dollar   136    20 
Other currency   45    361 
           
Total non-current assets   32,804    32,749 
Argentine peso   17    12 
Brazilian real   13,476    11,577 
Chilean peso   4,709    4,595 
Colombian peso   1,323    3,911 
Euro   4,688    4,308 
U.S. dollar   6,233    5,885 
Other currency   2,358    2,461 

 

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

 

   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
  June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
Current liabilities  2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Other financial liabilities, current   7,575    17,062    638    602 
Argentine peso   1    1    -    - 
Brazilian real   41    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   2,303    10,697    574    602 
Euro   286    621    -    - 
U.S. dollar   4,822    5,558    -    - 
Other currency   122    185    64    - 
                     
Trade and other accounts payables, current   641,518    720,688    8,375    20,995 
Argentine peso   5,036    45,345    117    3,446 
Brazilian real   67,229    48,511    57    651 
Chilean peso   111,382    146,395    3,314    1,231 
Colombian peso   4,644    2,330    53    31 
Euro   30,895    29,502    406    11 
U.S. dollar   384,573    328,540    3,278    2,883 
Peruvian new sun   9,752    7,426    970    10,886 
Mexican peso   13,291    12,969    28    75 
Pound sterling   8,583    37,788    12    19 
Uruguayan peso   643    1,199    -    1,110 
Other currency   5,490    60,683    140    652 
                     
Accounts payable to related entities, current   -    6    -    - 
Chilean peso   -    6    -    - 
                     
Other provisions, current   27    29    10,993    11,655 
Chilean peso   27    -    4    29 
Other currency   -    29    10,989    11,626 

 

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   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
  June 30,   December 31,   June 30,   December 31, 
Current liabilities  2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
                
Other non-financial liabilities, current   15,260    16,315    6,973    9,071 
Argentine peso   242    87    4,744    6,563 
Brazilian real   145    220    21    11 
Chilean peso   2,811    1,568    268    178 
Colombian peso   503    294    1,169    798 
Euro   380    546    287    173 
U.S. dollar   11,141    12,975    484    1,063 
Other currency   38    625    -    285 
                     
Total current liabilities   664,380    754,095    27,734    42,323 
Argentine peso   5,279    45,433    4,869    10,009 
Brazilian real   67,415    48,731    78    662 
Chilean peso   116,523    158,660    4,162    2,040 
Colombian peso   5,147    2,624    1,222    829 
Euro   31,561    30,669    693    184 
U.S. dollar   400,536    347,073    3,762    3,946 
Other currency   37,919    120,905    12,948    24,653 

 

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   More than 1 to 3 years   More than 3 to 5 years   More than 5 years 
  As of
June 30,
   As of
December 31,
   As of
June 30,
   As of
December 31
   As of
June 30,
   As of
December 31,
 
Non-current liabilities  2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
                         
Other financial liabilities, non-current   45,241    32,036    844    774    172,004    170,437 
Chilean peso   26,372    11,544    844    774    172,004    170,437 
Brazillian real   838    16    -    -    -    - 
Euro   1,462    1,409    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   15,861    18,354    -    -    -    - 
Other currency   708    713    -    -    -    - 
                               
Accounts payable, non-current   63,452    58,449    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   16,102    17,259    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   45,961    39,717    -    -    -    - 
Other currency   1,389    1,473    -    -    -    - 
                               
Other provisions, non-current   47,148    43,301    -    -    -    - 
Argentine peso   2,917    1,917    -    -    -    - 
Brazillian real   40,684    37,982    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Colombian peso   235    202    -    -    -    - 
Euro   3,021    2,944    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   291    256    -    -    -    - 
                               
Provisions for employees benefits, non-current   70,591    55,454    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   70,591    55,454    -    -    -    - 
                               
Total non-current liabilities   226,432    189,240    844    774    172,004    170,437 
Argentine peso   2,917    1,917    -    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   41,522    37,998    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   113,065    84,257    844    774    172,004    170,437 
Colombian peso   235    202    -    -    -    - 
Euro   4,483    4,353    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   62,113    58,327    -    -    -    - 
Other currency   2,097    2,186    -    -    -    - 

 

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   As of   As of 
  June 30,   December 31, 
General summary of foreign currency:  2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Total assets   662,168    808,554 
Argentine peso   31,666    32,329 
Brazilian real   36,742    28,597 
Chilean peso   110,467    64,163 
Colombian peso   19,923    15,060 
Euro   57,239    39,348 
U.S. dollar   245,050    526,847 
Other currency   161,081    102,210 
           
Total liabilities   1,091,394    1,156,869 
Argentine peso   13,065    57,359 
Brazilian real   109,015    87,391 
Chilean peso   406,598    416,168 
Colombian peso   6,604    3,655 
Euro   36,737    35,206 
U.S. dollar   466,411    409,346 
Other currency   52,964    147,744 
           
Net position          
Argentine peso   18,601    (25,030)
Brazilian real   (72,273)   (58,794)
Chilean peso   (296,131)   (352,005)
Colombian peso   13,319    11,405 
Euro   20,502    4,142 
U.S. dollar   (221,361)   117,501 
Other currency   108,117    (45,534)

 

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NOTE 29 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

   For the 6 months period ended
June 30,
   For the 3 months period ended
June 30,
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share  2023   2022   2023   2022 
   Unaudited 
                 
Income (Loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   267,052    (903,271)   145,251    (523,198)
                     
Weighted average number of shares, basic   604,437,861,369(*)   606,407,693    604,437,861,369(*)   606,407,693 
                     
Basic earnings (loss) per share (US$)   0.000442    (1.489544)   0.000240    (0.862783)

 

   For the 6 months period ended
June 30,
   For the 3 months period ended
June 30,
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share  2023   2022   2023   2022 
   Unaudited 
                 
Income (Loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   267,052    (903,271)   145,251    (523,198)
                     
Weighted average number of shares, diluted   604,441,789,335(**)   606,407,693    604,441,789,335(**)   606,407,693 
                     
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (US$)   0.000442    (1.489544)   0.000240    (0.862783)

 

(*)As of June 30, 2023, the number of weighted basic shares considers 604,437,861,369 outstanding shares from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. From January 10 to June 30, 2023, the number of shares outstanding increased due to the partial conversion of the Convertible Note H (See movement of shares in Note 24).

 

(**)As of June 30, 2023, the number of weighted diluted shares considers 604,437,877,587 shares from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, and 3,911,748 shares outstanding from January 1 to June 30, 2023, assuming the full conversion of the convertible bonds that were issued on the date of exit from Chapter 11 (See movement of shares in Note 24).

 

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NOTE 30 – CONTINGENCIES

 

I.Lawsuits

 

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

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A., LATAM Airlines Perú S.A., Latam-Airlines Ecuador S.A., LAN Cargo S.A., TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. and 32 affiliates   United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York   Case No. 20-11254   LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A., LATAM Airlines Peru S.A., LATAM Airlines Ecuador S.A., LAN Cargo S.A., TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. and 32 subsidiaries began a reorganization in the United States of America according to Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the U.S. Code. They filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 protection (the “Chapter 11 Procedure”) that granted an automatic foreclosure suspension for at least 180 days.   On May 26, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and 28 subsidiaries (the “Initial Debtors”) individually filed a voluntary reorganization petition with U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York according to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On July 7 and 9, 2020, 9 additional affiliated debtors (the “Subsequent Debtors,” and together with the Initial Debtors, the “Debtors”), including TAM Linhas Aereas S.A., filed a voluntary reorganization petition with the Court according to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On November 26, 2021, the Debtors submitted a joint reorganization plan together with an informational statement. On May 11, 2022, the Debtors submitted a revised version of the Plan. On June 18, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order confirming the Reorganization Plan filed by the Debtors (the “Confirmation Order”). On July 5, 2022, a Special Shareholders Meeting of LATAM approved implementing the Restructuring Plan and issuing the required instruments to be able to exit the Chapter 11 Procedure. On November 3, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its various subsidiaries (the “Debtors”) that were parties to the Chapter 11 Procedure exited that Procedure. The effective date of the exit (the “Effective Date”) of LATAM’s reorganization and financing plan (the “Reorganization Plan”) was approved and confirmed in the U.S. reorganization procedure (the “Chapter 11 Procedure”) according to the rules of Chapter 11 in Title 11 of the U.S. Code. On November 17, 2022, the 37 subsidiaries of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. filed a petition to close the Chapter 11 Proceeding. On December 14, 2022, the Bankruptcy Court approved the petition. The Court issued the final decree on June 29, 2023, closing Case #20-11254.   -0-
                     
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.   2° Juzgado Civil de Santiago   C-8553-2020   Request for recognition of the foreign reorganization proceeding.   On June 1, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group SA, in its capacity as foreign representative of the reorganization procedure under the rules of Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code, filed the request for recognition of the foreign reorganization proceeding as the main proceeding, pursuant to Law 20,720. On June 4, 2020, the Court issued the ruling recognizing in Chile the bankruptcy proceeding for the foreign reorganization of the company LATAM Airlines Group S.A. All remedies filed against the decision have been dismissed, so the decision is final. Considering that November 3, 2022 was the Effective Date of the reorganization plan approved and confirmed in the main proceeding, on November 10, 2022, the representative of the foreign proceeding submitted to the court his last monthly report in accordance with the Communications Protocol Cross-border.   -0-

 

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Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A.   Superintendencia de Sociedades   -   Request for recognition of the foreign reorganization proceeding.   On June 4, 2020, LATAM Airlines Group and the companies that were admitted to the Chapter 11 reorganization procedure (the “Borrower”) before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “U.S. Bankruptcy Court”) filed a petition with the Colombian Companies Commission (the “Companies Commission”) for recognition of the Chapter 11 reorganization procedure in Colombia based on Colombian cross-border insolvency regulations (Title III of Law 1116 of 2006). On June 12, 2020, the Superintendency of Companies recognized in Colombia the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America for the Southern District of New York as a main process, under the terms of Title III of Law 1116 of 2006. On August 26, 2022, the Companies Commission (i) recognized the Bankruptcy Court’s June 24, 2022 order approving 8 exit financing strategies presented by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiary, Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A., and (ii) authorized the termination of the guarantees granted in the DIP loan and the establishment of the new guarantees. On November 3, 2022, the Borrowers notified the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, lenders and stakeholders of the Reorganization Plan effective date. On February 10, 2023, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries requested the Superintendence of Companies to terminate the process in Colombia, given that the Chapter 11 reorganization procedure in the United States has already ended and the companies are out of it. To date, there is no response from the Superintendency of Companies, for which reason it is waiting for the issuance of an order, which can be in writing or in a public hearing. Once the order by which the process is terminated is finalized, all measures issued by the Superintendency are suspended, including the suspension of executive proceedings against the debtor's assets in Colombia. In an interim ruling issued April 25, 2023, the Companies Commission of Colombia recognized the Order issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on June 18, 2022. It decreed the termination of the recognition of the foreign insolvency proceedings filed by Latam Airlines Group S.A., Latam Airlines Group S.A., Colombia Agency, Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A., Línea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A., Latam Airlines Perú S.A., Latam Airlines Perú S.A., Colombia Agency, Holdco Colombia 1 Spa, Holdco Colombia II SPA, Lan Fax Group S.A., Inversiones Lan S.A., Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A., in Simplified Judicial Liquidation. Case closed.   -0-

 

113

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
LATAM Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   Request for a provisional bankruptcy process.   On May 26, 2020, LATAM Finance Limited submitted a request for a provisional liquidation in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, covered in the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America, which was accepted on May 27, 2020 by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. On September 28, 2020, LATAM Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On October 9, 2020, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation for a period of 6 months. On May 13, 2021, LATAM Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On May 18, 2021, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation until October 9, 2021. On December 1, 2021, LATAM Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation, which was accepted by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. This extended the status of the provisional liquidation through April 9, 2022. On August 22, 2022, LATAM Finance Limited petitioned for a suspension of the liquidation, which was granted by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. The provisional liquidation was extended to October 9, 2022 and the process continues in effect. That petition was sustained by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands on October 4, 2022. On September 30, 2022, LATAM Finance Limited filed an application for validation of security obligations arising in connection with the DIP to Exit and new DIP facilities. On October 04, 2022, the Grand Court made an Order validating such application. Currently the proceeding remains open.   -0-

 

114

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Peuco Finance Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   Request for a provisional bankruptcy process.   Peuco Finance Limited submitted a request for a provisional liquidation in Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, covered in the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America, which was accepted on May 27, 2020 by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. On September 28, 2020, Peuco Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On October 9, 2020, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation for a period of 6 months. The lawsuit continues to be active. On May 13, 2021, Peuco Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On May 18, 2021, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation until October 9, 2021. On December 1, 2021, Peuco Finance Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation, which was accepted by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. This extended the status of the provisional liquidation through April 9, 2022. On August 22, 2022, Peuco Finance Limited petitioned for a suspension of the liquidation, which was granted by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. The provisional liquidation was extended to October 9, 2022 and the process continues in effect. That petition was sustained by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands on October 4, 2022. On September 30, 2022, Peuco Finance Limited filed an application for validation of security obligations arising in connection with the DIP to Exit and new DIP facilities. On October 04, 2022, the Grand Court made an Order validating such application. Currently the proceeding remains open.   -0-

 

115

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Piquero Leasing Limited   Grand Court of the Cayman Islands   -   Request for a provisional bankruptcy process.   On July 08, 2020, Piquero Leasing Limited submitted a request for a provisional liquidation in Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, covered in the reorganization proceeding filed before the Bankruptcy Court of the United States of America, which was accepted on July 10, 2020, by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. Piquero Leasing Limited entered a motion to suspend the liquidation on September 28, 2020.  On October 9, 2020 the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands granted the motion and extended the provisional liquidation status for 6 months. On May 13, 2021, Piquero Leasing Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation. On May 18, 2021, the Grand Court of Cayman Islands accepted the petition and extended the status of temporary liquidation until October 9, 2021. On December 1, 2021, Piquero Leasing Limited filed a petition to suspend the liquidation, which was accepted by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands. This extended the status of the provisional liquidation through April 9, 2022. On August 22, 2022, Piquero Leasing Limited petitioned for a suspension of the liquidation, which was granted by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. The provisional liquidation was extended to October 9, 2022 and the process continues in effect. Currently the proceeding remains open.   -0-

 

116

 

 

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

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

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

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

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

On November 9th, 2010, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the imposition of a fine in the amount of THUS$8,934 (8.220.000 Euros)

This fine is being appealed by Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. On December 16, 2015, the European Court of Justice revoked the Commission’s decision because of discrepancies. The European Commission did not appeal the decision, but presented a new one on March 17, 2017 reiterating the imposition of the same fine on the eleven original airlines. The fine totals 776,465,000 Euros. It imposed the same fine as before on Lan Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., totaling 8.2 million Euros. On May 31, 2017 Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. filed a petition with the General Court of the European Union seeking vacation of this decision. We presented our defense in December 2017. On July 12, 2019, we attended a hearing before the European Court of Justice to confirm our petition for vacation of judgment or otherwise, a reduction in the amount of the fine. On March 30, 2022, the European Court issued its ruling and lowered the amount of our fine from KUS$8,934 (8,220,000 Euros) to KUS$2,434 (2,240,000 Euros). This ruling was appealed by LAN Cargo S.A. and LATAM on June 9, 2022. The other eleven airlines also appealed the ruling affecting them. The European Commission responded to our appeal of September 7, 2022. Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM answered the Commission’s arguments on November 11, 2022. Finally, the European Commission replied to our defense in January 2023. On February 13, 2023, LAN Cargo, S.A. and LATAM requested the European Court to hold an oral hearing to ensure the Court's full understanding of some points of the discussion. The Court will decide whether to hold this hearing.

   2,434

 

117

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Lan Cargo S.A. y LATAM Airlines Group S.A.   In the Ovre Romerike District Court (Norway) y Directie Juridische Zaken Afdeling Ceveil Recht (Netherlands)       Lawsuits filed against European airlines by users of freight services in private lawsuits as a result of the investigation into alleged breaches of competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A., have been sued in court proceedings directly and/or in third party, based in England, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany, these claims were filed in England, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany, but are only ongoing in Norway and the Netherlands.   The two cases still pending, in Norway and the Netherlands, are in the evidence confirmation stage. The Norway case has been inactive since January 2014, but there has been judicial activity in the Netherlands case. In Netherlands, most of the airlines involved in this case have been forced to withdraw their claim against LATAM and Lan Cargo after their previous claims in the Chapter 11 proceedings before the New York Court were dismissed. So, Luthansa, Luthansa Cargo, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Martinair and Singapore have withdrawn their claims and now only the Thai Airways claim is still ongoing against LATAM and Lan Cargo.   -0-
                     
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.   Federal Justice.   0008285-53.
2015.403.6105
  An action seeking to quash a decision and petioning for early protection in order to obgain a revocation of the penalty imposed by the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) in the investigation of cargo airlines alleged fair trade violations, in particular the fuel surcharge.   This action was filed by presenting a guaranty – policy – in order to suspend the effects of the CADE’s decision regarding the payment of the following fines: (i) ABSA: ThUS$10,438; (ii) Norberto Jochmann: ThUS$201; (iii) Hernan Merino: ThUS$ 102; (iv) Felipe Meyer:ThUS$ 102. The action also deals with the affirmative obligation required by the CADE consisting of the duty to publish the condemnation in a widely circulating newspaper.  This obligation had also been stayed by the court of federal justice in this process.  Awaiting CADE’s statement. ABSA began a judicial review in search of an additional reduction in the fine amount.  The Judge’s decision was published on March 12, 2019, and we filed an appeal against it on March 13, 2019   11,119
                     
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.   Federal Justice.   0001872-58.
2014.4.03.6105
  An annulment action with a motion for preliminary injunction, was filed on 28/02/2014, in order to cancel tax debts of PIS, CONFINS, IPI and II, connected with the administrative process 10831.005704/2006-43   We have been waiting since August 21, 2015 for a statement by Serasa on TAM’s letter of indemnity and a statement by the Union. The statement was authenticated on January 29, 2016. A new insurance policy was submitted on March 30, 2016 with the change to the guarantee requested by PGFN. On 05/20/2016 the process was sent to PGFN, which was manifested on 06/03/2016. The Decision denied the company's request in the lawsuit. The court (TRF3) made a decision to eliminate part of the debt and keep the other part (already owed by the Company, but which it has to pay only at the end of the process: KUS$3.885 – R$18.610.940,41 - probable). We must await a decision on the Treasury appeal.   8,738

 

118

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Tam  Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Court of the Second Region.   2001.51.01.
012530-0 (linked
to the procces 19515.721154/
2014-71, 19515.002963/
2009-12)
  Ordinary judicial action brought for the purpose of declaring the nonexistence of legal relationship obligating the company to collect the Air Fund.  

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

In order to suspend chargeability of Tax Credit a Guaranty Deposit to the Court was delivered for R$ 260.223.373,10-original amount in 2012/2013, which currently equals THUS$82.922 (R$ 397.200.627,27). The court decision requesting that the Expert make all clarifications requested by the parties in a period of 30 days was published on March 29, 2016. The plaintiffs’ submitted a petition on June 21, 2016 requesting acceptance of the opinion of their consultant and an urgent ruling on the dispute. No amount additional to the deposit that has already been made is required if this case is lost. A ruling is currently pending on the company’s appeal.

  82,922
                     
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Internal Revenue Service of Brazil.   10880.725950/2011-05   Compensation credits of the Social Integration Program (PIS) and Contribution for Social Security Financing (COFINS) Declared on DCOMPs.   The objection (manifestação de inconformidade) filed by the company was rejected, which is why the voluntary appeal was filed.  The case was assigned to the 1st Ordinary Group of Brazil’s Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) on June 8, 2015.  TAM’s appeal was included in the CARF session held August 25, 2016. An agreement that converted the proceedings into a formal case was published on October 7, 2016. The amount has been reduced after some set-offs were approved by the Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil. The company has received the results of the investigation and will present a claim.    36,800

 

119

 

 

Company   Court   Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  

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

45th Civil Court of the Bogota Circuit in Colombia.

  2013-20319 CA 01  

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

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

 

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

  0

 

120

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
                Florida. On October 18, 2021, Regional One, Dash and LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA participated in a third mediation where they agreed on the terms of a global settlement. On December 16, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the global agreement and release. Therefore, Dash and Regional withdrew their claims against Aires in Florida on December 21, 2021. VAS and Regional One informed the Court of a settlement agreement between them. VAS informally submitted to LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA a claim related to Chapter 11 with the intention of claiming against LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA compensation for the amount of payment to REGIONAL ONE of USD$1,197,539. LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA and VAS agreed to the terms of an agreement and global settlement on 11/09/22. VAS withdrew its claim for compensation for damages against LATAM Airlines Colombia in Florida. The Florida Court dismissed all claims against LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA with prejudice in a judgment dated 02/19/23, completely closing the process in Florida.    

 

121

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Internal Revenue Service of Brazil   10880.722.355
/2014-52
  On August 19th, 2014 the Federal Tax Service issued a notice of violation stating that compensation credits Program (PIS) and the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security COFINS by TAM are not directly related to the activity of air transport.   An objection was filed administratively on September 17, 2014. The lower court rendered a partially favorable ruling on June 1, 2016 that reversed the previous separate fine. A voluntary remedy was filed on June 30, 2015 on which a judgment by the Board of Tax Appeals is pending. The case was sent to the Second Panel of the Fourth Room of the Third Judgment Section of the Board of Tax Appeals (abbreviated as CARF in Portuguese). The CARF judges partially sustained the company’s appeal to pay part of the debt (we did not appeal the other part). The Ministry of Finance of Brazil filed a special remedy. The CARF dismissed the Ministry’s remedy in September 2019, but it filed a complaint that was denied by the CARF. The final calculations by the Federal Internal Revenue Service are pending.   11,360
                     
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.   22° Civil Court of Santiago   C-29.945-2016   The Company received notice of a civil liability claim by Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. on January 18, 2017.  It is represented by Mr. Jorge Enrique Said Yarur.  It was filed against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for an alleged contractual default by the Company and against Ramon Eblen Kadiz, Jorge Awad Mehech, Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, directors and officers, for alleged breaches of their duties.  In the case of Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, it alleges a breach, as controllers of the Company, of their duties under the incorporation agreement.  LATAM has retained legal counsel specializing in this area to defend it.   The claim was answered on March 22, 2017 and the plaintiff filed its replication on April 4, 2017.  LATAM filed its rejoinder on April 13, 2017, which concluded the argument stage of the lawsuit.  A reconciliation hearing was held on May 2, 2017, but the parties did not reach an agreement.   The Court issued the evidentiary decree on May 12, 2017.  We filed a petition for reconsideration because we disagreed with certain points of evidence.  That petition was partially sustained by the Court on June 27, 2017.  The evidentiary stage commenced and then concluded on July 20, 2017.  Observations to the evidence must now be presented.  That period expires August 1, 2017.  We filed our observations to the evidence on August 1, 2017.  We were served the decision on December 13, 2017 that dismissed the claim since LATAM was in no way liable.  The plaintiff filed an appeal on December 26, 2017.  Arguments were pled before the Santiago Court of Appeals on April 23, 2019, and on April 30, 2019, this Court confirmed the ruling of the trial court absolving LATAM.  The losing party was ordered to pay costs in both cases. On May 18, 2019, Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. filed a remedy of vacation of judgment based on technicalities and on substance against the Appellate Court decision.  The Appellate Court admitted both appeals on May 29, 2019. On August 11, 2021 Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. requested the suspension of the hearing of the Appeal, after the recognition by the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago of the foreign reorganization procedure in accordance with Law No. 20,720, for the entire period that said procedure lasts, a request that was accepted by the Supreme Court. In December 2022 LATAM requested the end of the suspension, which was granted on February 17, 2023. Arguments were presented to the Supreme Court on April 27, 2023. A decision on the remedies of vacation of judgment are pending.   16,536

 

122

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  

10th Jurisdiction of Federal Tax

Enforcement of Sao Paulo

  0061196-68
.2016.4.03.6182
  Tax Enforcement Lien No. 0020869-47.2017.4.03.6182 on Profit-Based Social Contributions from 2004 to 2007.   This tax enforcement was referred to the 10th Federal Jurisdiction on February 16, 2017.  A petition reporting our request to submit collateral was recorded on April 18, 2017.  At this time, the period is pending for the plaintiff to respond to our petition. The bond was replaced. The evidentiary stage has begun.   34,670
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   5002912.29.
2019.4.03.6100
  A lawsuit disputing the debit in the administrative proceeding 16643.000085/2009-47, reported in previous notes, consisting of a notice demanding recovery of the Income and Social Assessment Tax on the net profit (SCL) resulting from the itemization of royalties and use of the TAM trademark   The lawsuit was assigned on February 28, 2019. A decision was rendered on March 1, 2019 stating that no guarantee was required.  Actualmente, debemos esperar la decisión final. On 04/06/2020 TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. had a favorable decision (sentence). The National Treasury can appeal. Today, we await the final decision.   10,155
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Delegacía de Receita Federal   10611.720852/
2016-58
  An improper charge of the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) on an import   There is no predictable decision date because it depends on the court of the government agency. On June 29, 2023, the company decided to propose a composition to the National Treasurer on payment of the debt, but with the legal deductions stipulated in Law 246/2022. We are awaiting a response from the authority.   14,825
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Delegacía de Receita Federal   16692.721.933/
2017-80
  The Internal Revenue Service of Brazil issued a notice of violation because TAM applied for credits offsetting the contributions for the Social Integration Program (PIS) and the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) that do not bear a direct relationship to air transport (Referring to 2012).   An administrative defense was presented on May 29, 2018. The process has become a judicial proceeding.   30,088

 

123

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$

SNEA (Sindicato Nacional das empresas aeroviárias)

 

  União Federal   0012177-54.
2016.4.01.3400
  A claim against the 72% increase in airport control fees (TAT-ADR) and approach control fees (TAT-APP) charged by the Airspace Control Department (“DECEA”).   A decision is now pending on the appeal presented by SNEA.   91,341
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   União Federal   2001.51.01.
020420-0
  TAM and other airlines filed a recourse claim seeking a finding that there is no legal or tax basis to be released from collecting the Additional Airport Fee (“ATAERO”).   A decision by the superior court is pending. The amount is indeterminate because even though TAM is the plaintiff, if the ruling is against it, it could be ordered to pay a fee.   -0-
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   19515-720.
823/2018-11
  An administrative claim to collect alleged differences in SAT payments for the periods 11/2013 to 12/2017.   A defense was presented on November 28, 2018. The Court dismissed the Company’s appeal in August 2019.  Then on September 17, 2019, Company filed a voluntary appeal (CRSF (Administrative Tax Appeals Board)) that is pending a decision.   121,027
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938832/
2013-19
  The decision denied the reallocation petition  and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the second quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system   An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   22,082

 

124

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938834/
2013-16
  The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the third quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system.   An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   16,391
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938837/
2013-41
  The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the fourth quarter of 2011, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system.   An administrative defense was argued on March 19, 2019.  The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   21,357
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938838/
2013-96
  The decision denied the reallocation petition and did not equate the Social Security Tax (COFINS) credit declarations for the first quarter of 2012, which were determined to be in the non-cumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   13,712
                     
LATAM Airlines Group Argentina, Brasil, Perú, Ecuador, y TAM Mercosur.   Commercial and Civil Trial Court No. 11 of Buenos Aires.   1408/2017   Consumidores Libres Coop. Ltda. filed this claim on March 14, 2017 regarding a provision of services.  It petitioned for the reimbursement of certain fees or the difference in fees charged for passengers who purchased a ticket in the last 10 years but did not use it.   Federal Commercial and Civil Trial Court No. 11 in the city of Buenos Aires.  After two years of arguments on jurisdiction and competence, the claim was assigned to this court and an answer was filed on March 19, 2019. The Court ruled in favor of the defendants on March 26, 2021, denying the precautionary measure petitioned by the plaintiff. The plaintiff requested on several occasions the opening of the trial, which was rejected by the Court due to the lack of notification of previous resolutions. The evidentiary stage has not yet begun in this case.   -0-

 

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Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10.880.938842/
2013-54
  The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the third quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal to the Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) that is pending a decision.   15,797
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10.880.93844/
2013-43
  The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the third quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,452
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil   10880.938841/
2013-18
  The decision denied the petition for reassignment and did not equate the COFINS credit statements for the second quarter of 2012 that had been determined to be in the non-accumulative system.   We presented our administrative defense. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,264

 

126

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal de Brasil   10840.727719/
2019-71
  Collection of PIS / COFINS tax for the period of 2014.   We presented our administrative defense on January 11, 2020. The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   42,112
                     
Latam-Airlines Ecuador S.A.   Tribunal Distrital de lo Fiscal   17509-2014-0088   An audit of the 2006 Income Tax Return that disallowed fuel expenses, fees and other items because the necessary support was not provided, according to Management.   On August 6, 2018, the District Tax Claims Court rendered a decision denying the request for a refund of a mistaken payment.  An appeal seeking vacation of this judgment by the Court was filed on September 5th and we are awaiting a decision by the Appellate judges. As of December 31, 2018, the attorneys believed that the probability of recovering this sum had fallen to 30%-40% because of the pressure being put by the Executive Branch on the National Court of Justice and the Judiciary in general for rulings not to affect government revenues and because the case involves differences that are based on insufficient documentation supporting the expense. Given the percentage loss (above 50%), the accounting write-off of this recovery has been carried out.   12,505
                     
Latam Airlines Group S.A.   Southern District of Florida. United States District Court   19cv23965   A lawsuit filed by Jose Ramon Lopez Regueiro against American Airlines Inc. and Latam Airlines Group S.A. seeking an indemnity for damages caused by the commercial use of the Jose Marti International Airport in Cuba that he says were repaired and reconditioned by his family before the change in government in 1959.   Latam Airlines Group S.A. was served this claim on September 27, 2019. LATAM Airlines Group filed a motion to dismiss on November 26, 2019.  In response, a motion to suspend discovery was filed on December 23, 2019 while the Court was deciding on the motion to dismiss. The process was under a temporary Suspension Order from April 6, 2020 to September 2021 because of the inability to proceed regularly as a result of the indefinite duration and restrictions imposed by the world pandemic. Jose Ramon Lopez Regueiro filed a Second Amendment to the Claim on September 27, 2021 of undetermined amount. This case was dismissed by the Court on June 30, 2022 because the property was not confiscated by a U.S. national and the plaintiff was not a U.S. citizen when they acquired the alleged claim to the property or at least not before the enactment of the Helms-Burton Act (March 12, 1996). The suspension of claims against LATAM remained in effect until the Chapter 11 proceedings concluded. Since the plaintiff did not present a proof of claim against LATAM as part of the Chapter 11 proceedings, they could not file any claim against LATAM. Consequently, the plaintiff withdrew the lawsuit on February 17, 2023, and cannot refile. Case closed.   -0-

 

127

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910559/
2017-91
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   It is about the non-approved compensation of Cofins. Administrative defense submitted (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   12,378
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910547/
2017-67
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,310
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910553/
2017-14
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   13,783
                   
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910555/
2017-11
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,530
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910560/
2017-16
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   12,679
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910550/
2017-81
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   14,710

 

128

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910549/
2017-56
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   12,312
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.910557/
2017-01
  Compensation non equate by Cofins   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). The Court dismissed the Company’s defense in December 2020.  The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   11,661
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10840.722712/
2020-05
  Administrative trial that deals with the collection of PIS/Cofins proportionality (fiscal year 2015).   We presented our administrative defense (Manifestação de Inconformidade). A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   33,561
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.978948/
2019-86
  It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the 4th Quarter of 2015.   TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020.  A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   18,735
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.978946/
2019-97
  It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the 3th Quarter of 2015   TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020.  A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   11,341
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Receita Federal de Brasil   10880.978944/
2019-06
  It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the 2th Quarter of 2015   TAM filed its administrative defense on July 14, 2020.  A decision is pending. The Company filed a voluntary appeal (CARF) that is pending a decision.   12,022

 

129

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Latam Airlines Group S.A   23° Juzgado Civil de Santiago   C-8498-2020   Class Action Lawsuit filed by the National Corporation of Consumers and Users (CONADECUS) against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for alleged breaches of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights due to flight cancellations caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, requesting the nullity of possible abusive clauses, the imposition of fines and compensation for damages in defense of the collective interest of consumers. LATAM has hired specialist lawyers to undertake its defense.   On 06/25/2020 we were notified of the lawsuit. On 04/07/2020 we filed a motion for reversal against the ruling that declared the action filed by CONADECUS admissible, the decision is pending to date. On 07/11/2020 we requested the Court to comply with the suspension of this case, ruled by the 2nd Civil Court of Santiago, in recognition of the foreign reorganization procedure pursuant to Law No. 20,720, for the entire period that said proceeding lasts, a request that was accepted by the Court. CONADECUS filed a remedy of reconsideration and an appeal against this resolution should the remedy of reconsideration be dismissed.  The Court dismissed the reconsideration on August 3, 2020, but admitted the appeal. On March 1, 2023, the Court of Appeals resolved to omit the hearing of the case and pronouncement regarding the appeal, in view of the fact that in January 2023 LATAM's request the end of the suspension of the process that was decreed by resolution of July 17, 2020 in case file C-8498-2020 of the 23rd Civil Court of Santiago, for which the file was sent to the first instance to continue processing. The amount at the moment is undetermined.   -0-

 

130

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
Latam Airlines Group S.A   253° Juzgado Civil de Santiago   C-8903-2020   Class Action Lawsuit filed by AGRECU against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for alleged breaches of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights due to flight cancellations caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, requesting the nullity of possible abusive clauses, the imposition of fines and compensation for damages in defense of the collective interest of consumers. LATAM has hired specialist lawyers to undertake its defense.   On July 7, 2020 we were notified of the lawsuit. We filed our answer to the claim on August 21, 2020. A settlement was reached with AGRECU at that hearing that was approved by the Court on October 5, 2020. On October 7, 2020, the 25th Civil Court confirmed that the decision approving the settlement was final and binding. CONADECUS filed a brief on October 4, 2020 to become a party and oppose the agreement, which was dismissed on October 5, 2020.  It petitioned for an official correction on October 8, 2020 and the annulment of all proceedings on October 22, 2020, which were dismissed, costs payable by CONADECUS, on November 16, 2020 and November 20, 2020, respectively.  LATAM presented reports on the implementation of the agreement on May 19, 2021, November 19, 2021 and May 19, 2022, which concluded its obligation to report on that implementation. On 12/28/22 the Civil Court ordered the filing of the file. The National Consumers and Users Association (abbreviated as CONADECUS in Spanish) is continuing with its appeals against these decisions before the Santiago Court of Appeals. The docket number is 14.213-2020. It presented arguments on March 8, 2023. A decision on these appeals is now pending. The amount at the moment is undetermined.   -0-
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal de Brasil   13074.726429/
2021-41
  It is about the non-approved compensation/reimbursement of Cofins for the periods 07/2016 to 06/2017.   TAM filed its administrative defense.  (Manifestação de Inconformidade). A decision is pending   19,135
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal de Brasil   2007.34.00.009919-3
(0009850-54.2007
..4.01.3400)
  A lawsuit seeking to review the incidence of the Social Security Contribution taxed on 1/3 of vacations, maternity payments and medical leave for accident.   A decision is pending   72,878
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Tribunal del Trabajo de Brasília/DF   0000038-25.
2021.5.10.0017
  This civil suit was filed by the National Pilots Union seeking that the company be ordered to pay for meals daily when pilots are on alert status.   The hearing is scheduled for September 11, 2023.   13,357

 

131

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   UNIÃO FEDERAL   0052711-85.
1998.4.01.0000
  An indemnity claim to collect a differentiated price from the Federal Union because of the disruption of the economic equilibrium in the concession agreements between 1988 and 1992. The indemnity, should the action prosper, cannot be estimated (Price Freeze).   The lawsuit began in 1993. In 1998, there was a decision favorable to TAM. The process reached the Court, and in 2019, the decision was against TAM. The company has appealed and a decision is pending.   -0-
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   UNIÃO FEDERAL   1012674-80.
2018.4.01.3400
  Legal actions for members to have the right to collect contributions in the payroll collectible on the basis of gross sales.   This claim was filed in 2018. In January 2020, a decision favorable to the Company was rendered so that contributions would be collected on the basis of gross income. The company recently learned that the Superior Courts are rendering decisions unfavorable to contributors. They have ruled against the contributor in a recent decision.   -0-
                   
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Tribunal do Trabajo de São Paulo   1000115-90.
2022.5.02.0312
  A class action whereby the Air Transport Union is petitioning for payment of additional hazardous and unhealthy work retroactively and in the future for maintenance/CML employees.   The instruction hearing is pending in this case, scheduled for 12:02 p.m. on March 24, 2023.   14,726
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A   Receita Federal   15746.728063/
2022-00
  This is an administrative claim regarding alleged irregularities in the payment of Technical Assistance (SAT) in 2018.   We will be presenting a defense.   17,773

 

132

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   1003320-78.
2023.4.06.3800
  Legal action to discuss the debit of the administrative process 10611.720630/2017-16 (fine for violation of incorrect registration in DI- import declaration)   Distributed on January 19, 2023. The company obtained a precautionary measure suspending the collection without the need for a guarantee. Process awaiting response from the National Treasury   20,897
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   12585.720017/
2012-84
  This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 3rd quarter of 2010 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese).   An administrative defense was presented but was dismissed. The company filed a voluntary remedy before CARF that was also dismissed. A decision on the special remedy is now pending.   10,380
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   10880-982.487/
2020-80
  This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 4rd quarter of 2016 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese).   An administrative defense was presented but was dismissed. The company filed a voluntary remedy before CARF. A decision on the special remedy is now pending.   10,073
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   10880-967.530/
2022-49
  This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 1rd quarter of 2018 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese).     An administrative defense was presented   10,295

 

133

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   10880-967.532/
2022-38
  This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 2rd quarter of 2018 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese).      An administrative defense was presented   11,037
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   10880-967.533/
2022-82
  This is a petition to recover a credit (proportional) in the 4rd quarter of 2018 under the Social Security Financing Contribution program (abbreviated as COFINS in Portuguese).      An administrative defense was presented   19,405
                     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   União Federal   19613.725650/
2023-86
  A Notice of Violation prepared in the petition by the Social Integration Program (abbreviated as PIS in Portuguese) and by COFINS on taxable events allegedly occurring between May 2018 and December 2018.   An administrative defense was presented   13,681

 

134

 

 

Company   Court   Case
Number
  Origin   Stage of trial  

Amounts

Committed (*)

                    ThUS$
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Fazenda do Estado de Sao Paulo   1020809-29.
2023.8.26.0053
  A judicial action to analyze the administrative procedure debit #4037054-9 to avoid collection of the Tax on the Circulation of Merchandise and Services (abbreviated as ICMS in Portuguese) and of fines.   It was served on April 17, 2023. The company secured a precautionary measure that suspended collection with no need to provide a bond. A response is pending in this case by the Treasury of the State of Sao Paulo.   10,281
                     
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.   Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia   445-2022   On May 21, 2022, Agunsa filed a petition to TDLC for a preliminary preparatory measure of exhibition of documents in respect of Aerosan, Depocargo, Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel and Fast Air in which Agunsa claimed that it was impacted by alleged anti-competition practices on the import cargo warehousing market at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.   Fast Air was served on June 9, 2022 and on June 13, 2022, it lodged opposition against this petition, which was partially sustained by the Antitrust Court (TDLC) on July 19, 2022, in which the new exhibition date was set as August 22nd (the original date set by the court was July 1, 2022). On July 25, 2022, Fast Air requested a reconsideration of this latter court decision and petitioned that the temporary scope of the exhibition be reduced. Fast Air’s petition was sustained and the scope of the documents to be revealed was limited even further. On August 12th, Fast Air petitioned that a new date and time be set for the exhibition hearing. The court granted this latter request on August 17th and set the exhibition date as August 31st. Fast Air appeared with 368 files and asked for confidentiality and/or secrecy of all of the information presented. The public versions have already been added to the case file as final versions. Aerosan began a separate, but related, non-contentious inquiry on April 20, 2023 before the Anti-Trust Court (abbreviated as TDLC in Spanish) petitioning that the TDLC decide whether the enforcement of Exempt Resolution #152 of the National Customs Bureau would violate Decree Law 211. Said Resolution #152 granted Agunsa permission to operate as a cargo warehouse at the North Warehouse facility. The TDLC has yet to render a final decision. For the time being, the amount is indeterminate.   -0-
                     
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.   Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia   489-2023   A preliminary precautionary measure was filed by the Tourism Companies Trade Association of Chile seeking that LATAM’s NDC system cease to be implemented or, alternatively, that collection of the Distribution Cost Recovery Fee be suspended and that LATAM be forbidden to limit the inventory of tickets available through the indirect distribution channel.   On May 24, 2023 the preliminary measure was initially rejected. However, after accepting an appeal for reinstatement of ACHET, said resolution was annulled on June 8, 2023, providing instead that partially accepts the precautionary measure only in terms of suspending the Distribution Cost Recovery Fee and prohibiting any unjustified limitation of the inventory of tickets available for the indirect distribution channel. On July 27, 2023, the TDLC issued a ruling favorable to LATAM, which annulled the precautionary measure in its entirety for not complying with legal requirements. For the time being, the amount is indeterminate.   -0-

 

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-In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at June 30, 2023, whether civil, tax, or labor, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, has made provisions, which are included in Other non-current provisions that are disclosed in Note 20.

 

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

 

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

 

II.Governmental Investigations.

 

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

 

2) On July 26, 2019, the National Consumer Service of Chile (SERNAC) issued the Ordinary Resolution No. 12,711 which proposed to initiate a collective voluntary mediation procedure on effectively informing passengers of their rights in cases of cancellation of flights or no show to boarding, as well as the obligation to return the respective boarding fees as provided by art. 133 C of the Aeronautical Code. The Company has voluntarily decided to participate in this proceeding, in which an agreement was reached on March 18, 2020, which implies the return of shipping fees from September 1, 2021, with an initial amount of ThUS$ 5,165, plus ThUS$ 565, as well as information to each passenger who has not flown since March 18, 2020, that their boarding fees are available. On January 18, 2021, the 14th Civil Court of Santiago approved the aforesaid agreement. LATAM published an abstract of the decision in nationwide newspapers in compliance with the law. LATAM began performance of the agreement on September 3, 2021. In April and October 2022, and in April 2023 the external auditors presented preliminary reports agreed upon with the National Consumer Service (SERNAC).

 

3) On October 15, 2019, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received the resolution issued by the National Economic Prosecuting Authority (“FNE”) which begins an investigation Role N°2585-19 into the agreement between LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Delta Air Lines, Inc (“Delta”). On August 13, 2021 FNE, Delta and LATAM reached an out-of-court agreement that put an end to this investigation. On August 25, 2022, the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia approved the out-of-court agreement reached by LATAM and Delta with the FNE.

 

4) LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received a resolution by the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) on February 1, 2018 beginning Investigation 2484-18 on air cargo carriage. The last activity in this investigation corresponds to a official ordinary letter issued June 20, 2023 in which the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (abbreviated as FNE in Spanish) requested further information from LATAM. That letter was answered on July 14, 2023.

 

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5) LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received a resolution by the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) on August 12, 2021 beginning Investigation N° 2669-21 on compliance with condition VII Res. N° 37/2011 from TDLC related to restrictions as to certain codeshare agreements. The last activity of this investigation corresponds to a letter received on June 19, 2023, which was answered on June 23, 2023.

 

6) On October 27, 2021, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. received an official letter from the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) asking about the delay in making and/or refusal to make reimbursements to passengers potentially impacted by flight cancellations during the pandemic (March 20, 2020 to July 31, 2021), a potential violation of requirements under 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. LATAM Airlines Group has engaged many times with this authority and has provided answers and clarifications of the information provided. The parties agreed to a consent order on May 22, 2023 for the sum of ThUS$1. More than 7 domestic operators (USA) and foreign operators have been fined thus far to date for the same reason, and more operators are still under investigation, according to the press. Case closed.

 

NOTE 31 - COMMITMENTS

 

(a)Commitments arising from loans

 

In relation to certain contracts committed by the Company for the financing of the Boeing 777 aircraft, which are guaranteed by the Export – Import Bank of the United States of America, commencing on January 1, 2023, limits have been established for some financial indicators of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. on a consolidated basis. Under no circumstance does non-compliance with these limits generate loan acceleration.

 

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

 

On October 12, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acting through its subsidiary Professional Airline Services Inc, closed a new four-year revolving credit facility (“Exit RCF”) of MUS$ 500 with a consortium of five banks led by JP Morgan. As of June 30, 2023, this credit facility is undrawn and fully available. In addition, on October 18, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., together with Professional Airline Services, Inc., a Florida corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., issued (i) a five-year term loan facility (“Term Loan B Facility”) of MUS$ 1,100 (MUS$ 1,097 outstanding as of March 31, 2023), (ii) 13.375% senior secured notes due 2027 (“2027 Notes”) for an aggregate principal amount of MUS$ 450 and (iii) 13.375% senior secured notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”, together with the 2027 Notes, the “Notes”) for and aggregate principal amount of MUS$ 700. The Exit RCF, the Term Loan B Facility and the Notes (together, the “Exit Financing”) share the same intangible collateral composed mainly of the FFP (LATAM Pass loyalty program) business receivables, Cargo business receivables, certain slots, gates and routes and LATAM’s intellectual property and brands. The Exit Financing contains certain covenants limiting us and our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, make certain types of restricted payments, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, engage in certain business activities or make certain investments. In addition, the agreements include a minimum liquidity restriction, requiring us to maintain a minimum liquidity, measured at the consolidated Company (LATAM Airlines Group S.A.) level, of MUS$ 750.

 

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On November 3, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acting through its Florida branch, amended and extended the 2016 revolving credit facility (“RCF”) with a consortium of thirteen financial institutions led by Citibank, N.A., guaranteed by aircraft, engines and spare parts for a total committed amount of MUS$ 600. The RCF includes restrictions of minimum liquidity measured at the consolidated Company level (with a minimum level of MUS$ 750) and measured individually for LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (with a minimum level of MUS$ 400). Compliance with these restrictions is a prerequisite for drawing under the line; if the line is used, compliance with said restrictions must be reported periodically, and non-compliance with these restrictions may trigger an acceleration of the loan. As of June 30, 2023, this line of credit is undrawn and fully available.

 

On November 3, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acting through its Florida branch, executed a five-year credit facility (“Spare Engine Facility”) with, among others, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, acting through its New York branch, as facility agent and arranger and guaranteed by spare engines for a principal amount of MUS$ 275. As of June 30, 2023, the outstanding amount under the Spare Engine Facility is MUS$ 275. The facility includes restrictions of minimum liquidity measured at the consolidated Company level (with a minimum level of MUS$ 750) and measured individually for LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (with a minimum level of MUS$ 400).

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company complies with the aforementioned minimum liquidity covenants.

 

b)Other commitments

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company maintains valid letters of credit, guarantee notes and guarantee insurance policies, according to the following detail:

 

Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  Value
ThUS$
   Release
Date
Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria  LATAM Airlines Group Peru S.A  Forty-eight letters of credit   198,346   Oct 7, 2023
Uniao Federal  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  Twelve guarantee insurance policies   65,526   Jan 4, 2024
Sétima Turma do Tribunal Regional Federal da 1ª Região - Procedimento Comum Cível - DECEA  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   48,232   Apr 20, 2025
Isoceles  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  a letters of credit   41,000   Jul 6, 2024
Uniao Federal  ABSA linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  Four guarantee insurance policies   39,128   Feb 22, 2025
Vara das execycoes Fiscais estaduais de Sao Paulo  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   9,876   Mar 4, 2025
Fundacao de Protecao defesa do consumidor procon  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  Eleven guarantee insurance policies   18,053   Apr 2, 2024
American Alternative Insurance Corporation c/o Roanoke Trade Services, Inc  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Nineteen letters of credit   6,580   Nov 9, 2023
Tribunal de Justica do Estado de Sao Paulo  ABSA linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  Two guarantee insurance policies   6,351   Dec 31, 2999
BBVA  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  a letters of credit   4,145   Jan 24, 2024
Bond Safeguard Insurance Company  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   2,700   Jul 20, 2024
Comisón Europea  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  a letters of credit   2,598   Mar 29, 2024
17a Vara Civel da Comarca da capital de joao pessoa/pb  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   2,562   Jun 25, 2028
1° Vara de Execuções Fiscais e de Crimes contra a Ordem Trib da Com de Fortaleza  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   2,540   Dec 31, 2999
      Subtotal   447,637    

 

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Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  Value
ThUS$
   Release
Date
JFK International Air Terminal LLC  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  a letter of credit   2,300   27-ene-24
Metropolitan Dade Conty (MIAMI - Dade Aviation Department)  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  five letters of credit   2,281   27-jul-23
Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador  Latam Airlines Ecuador S.A  four letters of credit   2,130   5-ago-23
Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel S.A.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Eighteen letters of credit   1,948   31-dic-23
3° Vara Federal da Subseção Judiciária de Campinas SP  ABSA linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,887   30-nov-25
Fiança TAM Linhas Aéreas x Juiz Federal de uma das varas da Seção Judiciária de Brasília.  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,836   31-dic-99
Vara das execucoes fiscais estaduais da comarca de Sao Paulo  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,829   5-jul-23
Sétima Turma do Tribunal Regional Federal da 1ª Região - Procedimento Comum Cível - DECEA - 0012177-54.2016.4.01.3400  ABSA linhas Aereas Brasileira S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy    1,825   07-may-25
2ª Vara Federal de Campinas  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,799   14-jun-24
Tribunal de Justicia do Estado de Sao Paulo  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  Two guarantee insurance policies   1,631   31-dic-99
Lima Airport Partners  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  four letters of credit   1,620   30-nov-23
Vara de Execuções Fiscais Estaduais da Comarca de São Paulo/SP - Execução Fiscal  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,616   24-abr-25
14ª Vara Federal da Seção Judiciária do Distrito Federal / Tribunal: 7ª Turma do Tribunal Regional Federal da 1ª Região  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,530   29-may-25
Juizo de Direito da Vara da Fazenda Publica Estadual da Comarca Da Capital do Estado do Rio de Janeiro  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,455   31-dic-99
Unidad Administrativa Bogotá  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  four letters of credit   1,432   17-abr-24
JFK International Air Terminal LLC  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,300   25-ene-24
Servicio Nacional de Aduana  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  three letters of credit   1,287   28-jul-23
Municipio do Rio de Janeiro  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,256   31-dic-99
Juizo Da Vara das execucoes fiscais estaduais da comarca de Sao Paulo  TAM Linhas Aereas S.A.  A guarantee insurance policy   1,226   31-dic-99
Aena Aeropuertos S.A  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  three letters of credit   1,189   15-nov-23
     

Subtotal

   

33,377

    
      Total   

481,014

    

 

Letters of credit related to right-of-use assets are included in Note 16 Property, plant and equipment letter (d) Additional information Property, plant and equipment, in numeral (i) Property, plant and equipment delivered as collateral.

 

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NOTE 32 - TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

                Transaction amount 
      Nature of
relationship with
  Country  Nature of
related parties
     with related parties
As of June 30,
 
Tax No.  Related party  related parties  of origin  transactions  Currency  2023   2022 
                  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                  Unaudited 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CPA.  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales  CLP   44    30 
81.062.300-4  Costa Verde Aeronautica S.A.  Shareholder  Chile  Loans received (*)  US$   -    (62,497)
            Interest received (*)  US$   -    (15,563)
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Shareholder  Chile  Services provided  CLP   -    17 
96.989.370-3  Rio Dulce S.A. (**)  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales  CLP   -    2 
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Related director  Argentina  Real estate leases received  ARS   (39)   (35)
            Expense recovery  ARS   3    - 
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Shareholder  Brazil  Services provided of passenger transport  BRL   -    3 
Foreign  Qatar Airways  Indirect shareholder  Qatar  Interlineal received service  US$   (14,349)   (9,161)
            Interlineal provided service  US$   24,198    11,834 
            Services provided of handling  US$   -    418 
            Services provided / received others  US$   1,016    (1,906)
Foreign  Delta Air Lines, Inc.  Shareholder  U.S.A  Interlineal received service  US$   (89,040)   (41,062)
            Interlineal provided service  US$   85,164    43,094 
            Loans received (*)  US$   -    (70,707)
            Interest received (*)  US$   -    (3,674)
            Services provided / received others  US$   929    (389)
Foreign  QA Investments Ltd  Shareholder  U.K.  Loans received (*)  US$   -    (78,121)
            Interest received (*)  US$   -    (19,454)
Foreign  QA Investments 2 Ltd  Shareholder  U.K.  Loans received (*)  US$   -    (7,414)
            Interest received (*)  US$   -    (15,780)
Foreign  Lozuy S.A.  Shareholder  Uruguay  Loans received (*)  US$   -    (15,624)
            Interest received (*)  US$   -    (3,891)

 

(*) Operations corresponding to DIP loans tranche C.
   

The balances corresponding to Accounts receivable and accounts payable to related entities are disclosed in Note 9.

 
Transactions between related parties have been carried out under market conditions and duly informed.
 
(**) Related until November 2022.

 

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(b)Compensation to the Board of Directors and Senior Executives

 

The information on compensation of Directors and Senior Executives is broken down below, for wich the internal organizational structure positions of Vice-Presidents, Chief Executives and Senior Directors.

 

   For the 6 months period ended   For the 3 months period ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
                 
Remuneration   6,959    5,692    3,049    2,609 
Board compensation   641    647    244    281 
Non-monetary benefits   308    345    145    239 
Short-term benefits   6,801    5,631    3,399    2,819 
Termination benefits   13    1,157    -    15 
Total   14,722    13,472    6,837    5,963 

 

At the Company’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 20, 2023, an incremental amount was approved for additional compensation for each member of the Board of Directors, which covers until the next Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in the first four months of the year 2024, an incremental amount to be determined and paid in accordance with the following criteria:

 

(a)Each Director shall be entitled to receive an additional amount equal to 9,226,234 remuneration units (hereinafter also referred to as the “ARUs”) for the first year after his or her appointment, i.e., until November 15, 2023, provided that the Director serves in office continuously until such date.

 

(b)Each Director shall be entitled to receive an additional amount equal to 9,226,234 ARUs for the period from the end of the first anniversary of his or her appointment until November 15, 2024, provided that the Director serves in office continuously until such date. For the avoidance of doubt, the proportional part of the ARUs indicated in this paragraph (b) that correspond to the remuneration of the Board of Directors that, in accordance with the applicable regulations, must be approved by the Ordinary Meeting to be held within the first four months of the year 2024, is subject to what is approved at said Meeting.

 

(c)If the Director ceases to hold office before November 15, 2023, he/she shall be entitled to a proportional part of the ARUs referred to in (a) above, and the remainder shall be forfeited. For the calculation of the proportional part of this subparagraph, the period in which the Director has served his office between his appointment on November 15, 2022 and November 15, 2023 shall be considered.

 

(d)If the Director ceases to hold office after November 15, 2023 and before November 15, 2024, (i) he/she shall maintain his/her right to receive all the ARUs referred to in (a) above; and (ii) he/she shall be entitled to a proportional part of the ARUs referred to in (b) above, and the remainder shall be forfeited. For the calculation of the proportional part of this paragraph, the period in which the Director has served his position between November 16, 2023 and November 15, 2024 will be considered; in the understanding, however, that the proportional part that, according to the applicable regulations, corresponds to the remuneration of the Board of Directors that must be approved by the Ordinary Meeting to be held within the first four-month period of 2024, is subject to what is approved at said Meeting.

 

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(e)Subject to the provisions of (f) below, the additional compensation shall become due and payable, and the Director shall be entitled to receive it, as follows:

 

(e.i)The ARUs referred to in (a) above shall become due and payable, and the Director shall be entitled to receive them, within the 15-day period beginning on November 15, 2023.

 

(e.ii)The ARUs referred to in (b) above shall become due and payable, and the Director shall be entitled to receive them, within the 15-day period beginning on November 15, 2024.

 

f)However, if the Director ceases to hold office prior to November 15, 2024 for a cause other than those indicated in (i) below, then the ARUs to which the Director is entitled shall become due and payable, and the Director shall be entitled to receive them, within a period of 15 days from the date on which the Director ceases to hold office.

 

(g)For purposes of payment, the value of each ARU will be considered by way of reference to be equivalent to the price of one share of the Company. Accordingly, the ARUs will be paid at the weighted average price of the stock market transactions of the Company’s shares during the period of 10 trading days prior to the date on which they become effective, i.e., November 15, 2023, November 15, 2024 or the date on which the Director ceases to hold office, as applicable (hereinafter also referred to as the “Weighted Average Price”). For purposes of calculating the Weighted Average Price, transactions on domestic stock exchanges will be considered, as well as on those foreign stock exchanges recognized at the national level on which LATAM’s American Depositary Shares may eventually be listed again. Payment will be made in cash, in dollars of the United States of America, or in pesos, legal tender, according to the equivalent of the “observed dollar” exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Chile in the Official Gazette on the day of the respective payment.

 

(h)If prior to November 15, 2023, the Director ceases to hold office due to a legal inability to serve as a Director or as a result of a supervening conflict or other cause that does not allow him/her to continue to perform his/her fiduciary duties as a Director, all the ARUs referred to in (a) above shall be forfeited and, therefore, he/she shall not be entitled to any additional remuneration.

 

(i)If after November 15, 2023 and before November 15, 2024, the Director ceases to hold office due to a legal inability to serve as a Director or as a result of a supervening conflict or other cause that prevents him/her from continuing to perform his/her fiduciary duties as a Director, he/she shall retain his/her right to receive all the AUMs referred to in (a) above; and shall forfeit all the AUMs referred to in (b) above.

 

(j)In the event of a change of control of the Company, the Director who maintains his capacity as such at the date of change of control shall be entitled to all the AUMs referred to in (a) and (b) above.

 

(k)In the event of changes in the composition of the Board of Directors, the additional compensation shall be paid pro rata to the time that each Director (or his replacement, as the case may be) has held office during the respective period.

 

(l)In view of the provisions of paragraph (g) above, in the event that any change in the capital structure of the Company affects the reference value used for the calculation and payment of the AUMs, the Board shall adjust the reference value corresponding to each AUM in accordance with the then new reality of the Company, so that the adjusted reference value of each AUM preserves the reference rationality established for the AUMs in the same paragraph (g) above.

 

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NOTE 33 - SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

(a)LP3 compensation plans (2020-2023)

 

The Company implemented a program for a group of executives, durin March 2023, with a demand period between October 2020 and March 2023, where the collection percentage was annual and cumulative. The methodology is an estimate of the number of units, where a goal of the value of the action is set.

 

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

 

This Compensation Plan was finally not executed because the share price required for its collection is below the initial target.

 

(b)CIP (Corporate Incentive Plan)

 

As indicated in Note 22, in the context of the exit from Chapter 11 Proceedings, the Company implemented a talent retention program for the Company’s employees, which is divided into three categories. The first one (i.e., Non-Executive Employees) simply contemplates guaranteed payments in cash to the respective employees on certain dates depending on the country where the employee is hired. On the other hand, the remaining two categories (i.e., Non-GEM Executives and GEM Executives) contemplated the granting of synthetic units of remuneration (the “Units”) that, by reference, are considered as equivalent to the price of one share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and consequently, in case they become effective, grant the worker the right to receive the payment in cash that results from multiplying the number of Units that are pay for the value per share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. that must be considered in accordance with the CIP.

 

Below are more details of these two categories.

 

Non-GEM Executives

 

The first subprogram applies to senior executives not part of the GEM (Global Executive Meeting - Senior Managers, Managers, Deputy Managers). In this context, this program contemplates two different bonuses: (1) a retention bonus, consisting of the amount in money resulting from Units that are assigned to the respective employee and these Units being paid 20% on month 15 and 80% at month 24, in each case, counted from Exit date from the Chapter 11 Procedure (i.e., November 3, 2022) (the “Exit Date”). This is consequently, a guaranteed payment for these employees; and (2) a bonus associated to the performance defined on based on the compliance of certain financial indicators of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, which is reflected in Note 19(b), becoming effective 20% at month 15 and 80% at month 24, in each case, from the Exit Date. Consequently, this is a temporary payment that is only made if these indicators are met.

 

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GEM Executives

 

Applies to senior executives of the Company who are part of the GEM (CEO and employees whose job description is “vice presidents” or “directors”). Employees that participating in this program are eligible to receive cash payments for Units. These Units are as follows:

 

1.“RSUs” (Retention Shares Units): That is, Units associated with the employee’s permanence in the Company, and consequently, are associated with the passage of time. In its totality, the CIP contemplates up to 3,107,603,293 RSUs which are made effective by partialities in the terms indicated below.

 

As a general rule, RSUs will be eligible to become effective at the rate of one third on each of the following dates: month 24, month 36 and month 42, in each case, counted from the Exit Date. The mentioned above, subject to the occurrence of a trigger event related to the volume of transactions of securities issued by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. in the terms contemplated in the CIP (hereinafter, a “VTE” – Volume Triggering Event). The number of RSUs actually paid will be determined based on the net resources accumulated as a result of a VTE on the respective determination date (hereinafter, this adjustment will be referred to as the “Pro Rata Factor”).

 

Notwithstanding the mentioned above, the CIP also contemplates a “Minimum Guaranteed Vesting” according to which, the percentage of RSUs indicated below will be effective on each date indicated, even if a VTE has not occurred. The foregoing, net of the RSUs that may eventually have become effective previously.

 

Minimum Guaranteed Vesting of RSUs

 

   Percentage of Units that become effective 
Month 30 from Exit Date   20%
Month 42 from Exit Date   30%
Month 60 from Exit Date   50%

 

2.“PSUs” (Performance Shares Units): That is, Units associated with both the employee’s permanence in the Company and the performance of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. measured according to the share price. Consequently, like RSUs, these Units are associated with the passage of time. However, PSUs also consider the market value of the share of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. considering a liquid market. However, as long as there is no such liquid market, the share price will be determined on the basis of representative transactions. In its totality, the CIP contemplates up to 4,251,780,158 PSUs which are made effective by partialities in the terms indicated below.

 

As a general rule, PSUs will be eligible to become effective at the rate of one third on each of the following dates: month 24, month 36 and month 42, in each case, counted from the Exit Date. The foregoing, subject to (i) a VTE having occurred; and (ii) that the quotient (hereinafter, the “Net Price/ERO (Equity Rigths offering) Quotient”) between the net price of sales originating in a VTE, divided by the price of share at which the shares issued were placed under the capital increase agreed at the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. dated July 5, 2022 (that is, US$ 0.01083865799), is greater than 150%. The number of PSUs that actually becomes effective will be determined according to the Factor Pro Rata and the Quotient Net Price/ERO Price).

 

From the above it flows that the PSUs constitute an eventual and not guaranteed payment.

 

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In addition, some of the GEM Executives will also be entitled to receive a fixed and guaranteed payment in cash (“MPP” – Management Protection Plan) on certain dates under the Plan, at the rate of 33% in the month 18, 34% in the month 24 and 33% in the 30th month, all from the Exit Date. On the other hand, those employees who are eligible for this MPP will also be eligible for a limited number of additional RSUs (“MPP Based RSUs”). In its totality, the CIP includes 1,438,926,658 MPP based RSUs. As a general rule, MPP Based RSUs will be eligible to become effective on the same terms and conditions as RSUs; however, that they will be eligible to become effective at a rate of one third on each of the following dates: month 18, month 24 and month 30, in each case, from the Exit Date. The valuation of these Units will be equivalent to the value of the Company’s share less the ERO Price at the time they become effective.

 

In all cases, the respective employees must have remained as such in the Company at the corresponding accrual date to qualify for these benefits.

 

Given the characteristics of this program, it has been recorded in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 2 “Share-based payments” and has been considered as a “cash settlement award” and, therefore, recorded at fair value as a liability that is part of the items Trade and other accounts payables and Provisions for employee benefits, non-current, which is updated at the closing date of each financial statement with effect on profit or loss for the period and classified in the line “Administrative expenses” of the Interim Consolidated Statement of Income by function.

 

The fair value has been determined on the basis of the current share price and the best estimate of the future value of the Company’s share, multiplied by the number of underlying units granted. This estimate was made based on the Company’s Business Plan and its main indicators such as EBITDAR, adjusted net debt.

 

The movement of units as of June 30, 2023, is as follows:

 

   Initial balance   Granted during the period   Vested   Excercised
during the
period
   Forfeited
during the
period
   Final balance 
RSU - Retention         -    3,107,603,293            -            -             -    3,107,603,293 
PSU - Performance   -    4,251,780,158    -    -    -    4,251,780,158 
MPPBASEDRSU - Protection   -    1,438,926,658    -    -    -    1,438,926,658 
Total   -    8,798,310,109    -    -    -    8,798,310,109 

 

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NOTE 34 - STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

(a)The Company has carried out non-monetary transactions related mainly to financial leases, bank loans Note 34 (d) and placements of convertible Notes G, which are described in Note 18 Other financial liabilities and Note 24 Equity, respectively.

 

(b)Other inflows (outflows) of cash:

 

  

For the period ended

June 30,

 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Restricted Advances    20,075    - 
Bank commissions, taxes paid and other    (938)   (5,359)
Taxes on financial transactions    (2,534)   (4,893)
Guarantees    (3,582)   (44,026)
Fuel derivatives    (11,282)   6,542 
Court deposits    (11,848)   (8,602)
Derivative margin guarantees    (22,475)   56 
           
Total Other inflows (outflows) Operation flow    (32,584)   (56,282)
           
Recoveries of credits received    20,111    6,300 
Insurance recovery    11,000    - 
Total Other inflows (outflows) Investment flow    31,111    6,300 
           
Taxes on financial transactions    (4,133)   (12,077)
Debt-related legal advice    -    (57,944)
           
Total Other inflows (outflows) Financing flow    (4,133)   (70,021)

 

(c)Dividends:

 

As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, there were no disbursements associated with this concept.

 

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(d)Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:

 

    As of     Cash flows     Non cash-Flow Movements     As of  
    December 31,     Obtainment     Payment     Interest accrued           June 30,  
Obligations with financial institutions   2022     Capital (*)     Capital     Interests     and others     Reclassifications (**)     2023  
    ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$  
          Unaudited        
Loans to exporters     -           -       -       -       -       -       -  
Bank loans     1,385,995       -      

(23,238

)     (70,535 )     91,952       (310,090 )     1,074,084  
Guaranteed obligations     325,061       -      

(8,911

)    

(9,820

)    

10,019

      (1,790 )     314,559  
Other guaranteed obligat     474,304       -      

(25,092

)    

(9,820

)     20,888       11,811       461,176  
Obligation with the public     1,289,799       -       -      

(75,624

)     97,909       -       1,312,084  
Financial leases     1,088,239       -      

(102,306

)    

(23,118

)     30,042       (13,123 )     979,734  
Other loans     2,028       -      

(434

)     -       (73 )     (1,420 )     101  
Lease liability     2,216,454       -      

(96,105

)    

(73,534

)     208,890       -       2,255,705  
Total Obligations with financial institutions     6,781,880       -      

(256,086

)    

(273,366

)     459,627      

(314,612

)     6,397,443  

 

    As of     Cash flows     Non cash-Flow Movements     As of  
    December 31,     Obtainment     Payment     Interest accrued           June 30,  
Obligations with financial institutions   2021     Capital (*)     Capital     Interests     and others     Reclassifications     2022  
    ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$  
          Unaudited  
Loans to exporters     159,161       -       -       -       802       -       159,963  
Bank loans     521,838       -      

(8,869

)     (1,633 )     60,153       -       571,489  
Guaranteed obligations     510,535       -      

(7,840

)    

(6,481

)     6,589      

(167,112

)     335,691  
Other guaranteed obligations     2,725,422       2,779,476      

(1,734,072

)    

(219,733

)     123,028       7,071       3,681,192  
Obligation with the public     2,253,198       -       -       -      

46,129

      -       2,299,327  
Financial leases     1,189,182       -      

(119,833

)    

(12,267

)    

21,103

      219,934       1,298,119  
Other loans     76,508       -       -       -      

4,042

      -       80,550  
Lease liability     2,960,638       -      

(10,718

)    

(3,397

)    

334,185

      (59,893 )     3,220,815  
Total Obligations with financial institutions     10,396,482       277,758      

(1,881,332

)    

(243,511

)     596,031       -       11,647,146  

 

(*)During the 2023 period, the Company did not obtain financing (ThUS$ 2,779,476 in 2022).

 

(**)As a result of the exit from Chapter 11, Bank Loans decreased mainly by ThUS$ 297,161, related to the cancellation of the claim of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A., which was pending resolution upon exit from the Chapter 11 process and which was compensated during 2023 with a fund delivered to an agent as restricted advances made in November 2022.

 

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Below are the details obtained (payments) of flows related to financing:

 

    For the periods of June 30,  
    2023     2022  
    Capital     Payments     Capital     Payments  
Flow of   raising     Capital     Interest     raising     Capital     Interest  
    ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$  
    Unaudited  
                                     
Aircraft financing        -       (136,308 )     (37,029 )     -       (139,088 )     (20,617 )
Lease liability     -       (96,105 )     (73,534 )     -       (10,718 )     (3,397 )
Non-aircraft financing     -       (23,673 )     (162,803 )     2,779,476       (1,731,526 )     (219,497 )
Total obligations with Financial institutions     -       (256,086 )     (273,366 )     2,779,476       (1,881,332 )     (243,511 )

 

(e)Advances of aircraft

 

Corresponds to cash flows associated with aircraft purchases, which are included in the consolidated statement of cash flows, under Purchases of property, plant and equipment, for ThUS$22,318 as of June 30, 2023 (Recovery of ThUS$779 in 2022).

 

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

 

   For the period ended
At June 30,
 
   2023   2022 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Net cash flows from        
Purchases of property, plant and equiment   263,739    212,550 
Additions associated with maintenance   101,330    83,429 
Other additions   162,409    129,121 
           
Purchases of intangible assets   22,462    26,680 
Other additions   22,462    26,680 

 

(g)The net effect of the application of hyperinflation in the consolidated cash flow statement corresponds to:

 

    For the period ended  
   

June 30,

 
    2023     2022  
    ThUS$     ThUS$  
    Unaudited  
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities     (11,259 )     687
Net cash flows from (used in) investment activities     1,294       63  
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents     9,965       (750 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     -       -  

 

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(h)Payments of leased maintenance

 

Payments to suppliers for the supply of goods and services include the value paid associated with leased maintenance activations for ThUS$112,825 (ThUS$53,442 as of June 30, 2022).

 

NOTE 35 - THE ENVIRONMENT

 

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

 

The main functions of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Department in environmental matters in conjunction with the various areas of the company include ensuring that environmental legal compliance would be maintained in all the countries, implementing and maintaining corporate environmental management, the efficient use of non-renewable resources such as aircraft fuel, the responsible disposal of its wastes, and the development of programs and actions that allow it to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, seeking to generate environmental social and economic benefits for the company and the countries where it operates.

 

LATAM’s sustainability strategy that was launched in 2021 is based on 4 pillars: Environmental Management System, Climate Change Management, Circular Economy and Shared Value. With these pillars, the company seeks to generate social, environmental and economic value for society and the company, anticipating the risks inherent in the sustainability challenges which is viewed by the current and future scenarios.

 

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

 

Environmental Management System

 

The company is working to standardize its environmental management system at a cross-cutting level and under this structure, certified its operation in accordance with stage II of the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA), which is designed to evaluate and improve the environmental management of airlines, due to not only being based on the ISO 14001 standard, also involves the best practices of the industry.

 

Climate Change Management

 

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

 

1.Efficient operation: with the implementation of LATAM Fuel Efficiency, a corporate program for the efficient use of fuel that considers initiatives within the company that has an impact on fuel consumption.

 

2.Sustainable Alternative Fuels (SAF): Due to the importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce the emissions in the long term, LATAM is developing a work plan focused on Brazil and Colombia; which has recognized and long-standing experience in biofuels; and Chile, a country with a high developmental potential in green hydrogen.

 

3.Offsetting: LATAM has assumed a total commitment to the environment and has established different alliances that will allow it not only to acquire carbon credits for its offsetting needs but also to contribute to the conservation of strategic ecosystems in the region. During the first half of 2023, LATAM launched its offsetting program for passengers “1+1 Offset to Conserve”, where passengers are invited to contribute to the conservation of iconic ecosystems through offsetting their flight’s footprint and for every ton compensated by its clients, LATAM duplicates the impact by compensating the same amount.

 

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Circular Economy

 

LATAM aims to remove single-use plastics by 2023 and be a zero-waste group to landfill by 2027. To achieve these goals, it has reviewed the materials used in its process and its waste management to promote the circular economy within its processes, acting from materials. During 2023 LATAM was recognized by IATA, as the winner of the ‘Air Cargo Innovation Award’ for its projects to reduce plastic in domestic and international cargo operations in Chile & Brazil.

 

Shared Value

 

In shared value, the Solidarity Plane program stands out, it was stablished in 2011 and through which LATAM provides its network, connections, and capacity for passenger and freight transit to South American society at no cost in three areas of action: supports health needs, conservation of natural resources, and assistance in the event of natural disasters.

 

Within the framework of the implementation of the strategy, during 2023, the company has been working on the following initiatives:

 

·Implementation of the environmental management system in accordance with the IATA Environmental Assessment Program IenvA, stage 2.

 

·Supporting conservation projects and offsetting

 

·Measurement and management of the corporate carbon footprint.

 

·Offsetting of domestic air emissions in Colombia.

 

·Verification of the company’s emissions in accordance with EU-ETS, UK-ETS and CORSIA schemes.

 

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

 

·Implementing processes for the elimination of single-use plastic in the operation and waste reduction to landfill

 

·Strengthening of the Solidarity Plane program.

 

The group was part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for six consecutive years, being classified as one of the most sustainable in the world. Today, LATAM continues to use the analysis as benchmarking and as a guide to implementing improvements in its processes. In 2022, according to the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, LATAM was recognized as the most sustainable airline in the region and the fifth worldwide, according to this assessment, LATAM was included in the 2023 Yearbook, maintaining its position as one of the best-performing companies in sustainability in the industry.

 

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

 

After June 30, 2023 and up to the date of issuance of these financial statements, there is no knowledge of other events of a financial or other nature that significantly affect the balances or their interpretation.

 

The consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2023, have been approved in the Extraordinary Session of the Board of Directors on August 2, 2023.

 

 

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