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Independent Auditor's Report


To the Board of Directors of
Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited and its subsidiary, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, equity and cash flows for the years then ended.

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited and its subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Other Matter

The accompanying consolidated statements of income, equity and cash flows of Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited and its subsidiary for the year ended December 31, 2013 were not audited, reviewed or compiled by us and accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP
Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
March 30, 2016




F-1



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(in thousands RMB Yuan)

 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (Note 8)
115,469,704

 
105,319,803

 
83,871,106

Less: revenue taxes (Note 2)
5,492,982

 
5,063,454

 
4,143,834

Total revenues
109,976,722

 
100,256,349

 
79,727,272

 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales (Note 8)
79,493,254

 
73,019,782

 
61,201,657

Selling expenses (Note 8)
5,153,385

 
5,286,724

 
4,216,590

General and administrative expense (Note 8)
5,181,158

 
4,850,337

 
3,689,489

Research and development costs (Notes 2 and 8)
1,968,925

 
1,534,788

 
1,287,521

Impairment of assets
107,806

 
41,621

 
74,011

Loss/(Gain) on disposal of property, plant, and equipment, net
3,037

 
(73
)
 
(17,597
)
Total costs and expenses
91,907,565

 
84,733,179

 
70,451,671

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
18,069,157

 
15,523,170

 
9,275,601

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Income, net
155,477

 
166,463

 
149,240

Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net
(179,226
)
 
(102,391
)
 
57,244

Government grant income (Note 2)
2,421,175

 
971,183

 
161,646

Other income/(expense), net
127,909

 
35,236

 
(4,317
)
Income before income taxes
20,594,492

 
16,593,661

 
9,639,414

Income tax expense (Note 13)
3,204,464

 
2,258,780

 
1,453,591

Net income
17,390,028

 
14,334,881

 
8,185,823

Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interests
7,832

 
11,458

 
12,086

Net income attributable to Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited
17,382,196

 
14,323,423

 
8,173,737


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.


F-2



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands RMB Yuan)

 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5)
12,868,830

 
10,484,894

Financial assets (Note 6)
65,428

 
797

Interest receivable
301

 

Accounts and notes receivable
745,578

 
434,708

Other receivables
1,915,249

 
1,562,606

Advances to suppliers
61,139

 
281,373

Inventories (Note 7)
7,688,797

 
5,615,000

Deferred tax assets (Note 13)
1,961,575

 
1,401,035

Amounts due from related parties (Note 8)
549,963

 
369,704

Total current assets
25,856,860

 
20,150,117

Property, plant, and equipment, net (Note 9)
21,988,964

 
18,574,142

Prepaid land leases, net (Note 10)
1,287,034

 
1,073,466

Long term prepaid expense
83,963

 
18,222

Deferred tax assets (Note 13)
674,997

 
599,239

Prepayments for acquisition of plant and equipment
580,449

 
1,038,716

Total non-current assets
24,615,407

 
21,303,785

Total assets
50,472,267

 
41,453,902

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Accounts payable
16,941,424

 
10,841,346

Advances from customers
217,491

 
235,593

Accrued payroll and related expenses
1,062,845

 
908,220

Taxes payable
2,207,522

 
4,024,110

Deferred government grants and other
373,545

 
118,064

Other payables and accrued liabilities (Note 11)
8,648,157

 
7,758,556

Warranty liabilities (Note 15)
365,902

 
401,423

Financial liabilities (Note 6)
15,976

 
173,409

Amounts due to related parties (Note 8)
6,228,686

 
4,546,702

Total current liabilities
36,061,548

 
29,007,423

Deferred government grants and other
2,291,993

 
1,677,666

Warranty liabilities (Note 15)
956,129

 
1,396,244

Total non-current liabilities
3,248,122

 
3,073,910

Total liabilities
39,309,670

 
32,081,333

 
 
 
 
EQUITY
 
 
 
Paid-in capital
1,903,383

 
1,903,383

Capital reserve
8

 
8

Statutory reserves (Note 2)
333,803

 
302,323

Retained earnings
8,880,467

 
7,129,751

Total equity attributable to Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited
11,117,661

 
9,335,465

Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
44,936

 
37,104

Total equity
11,162,597

 
9,372,569

Total liabilities and equity
50,472,267

 
41,453,902


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

F-3



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands RMB Yuan)




For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities (Note 14)
24,648,357

 
20,523,015

 
15,867,106

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment
6,321

 
19,708

 
27,427

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and prepaid land leases
(6,406,691
)
 
(7,202,472
)
 
(7,271,678
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(6,400,370
)
 
(7,182,764
)
 
(7,244,251
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends paid to shareholders, net of withholding taxes (Note 14)
(15,855,500
)
 
(15,144,500
)
 
(3,333,200
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(8,551
)
 
(20,609
)
 
3,158

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,383,936

 
(1,824,858
)
 
5,292,813

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
10,484,894

 
12,309,752

 
7,016,939

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
12,868,830

 
10,484,894

 
12,309,752


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

F-4



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(in thousands RMB Yuan)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity attributable to Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited
 
 
 
 
 
Paid-in capital
 
Capital reserve
 
Statutory reserves
 
Accumulated
retained earnings
 
Total
 
Equity
attributable
to non-controlling Interests
 
Total
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012 (unaudited)
1,900,112

 
8

 
210,412

 
3,327,773

 
5,438,305

 
20,760

 
5,459,065

Net income (unaudited)

 

 

 
8,173,737

 
8,173,737

 
12,086

 
8,185,823

Appropriation to statutory reserve (unaudited)

 

 
63,992

 
(63,992
)
 

 

 

Dividends paid to shareholders (unaudited)

 

 

 
(3,200,000
)
 
(3,200,000
)
 
(7,200
)
 
(3,207,200
)
Statutory reserves transferred to paid-in capital (unaudited)
3,271

 

 
(3,271
)
 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013 (unaudited)
1,903,383

 
8

 
271,133

 
8,237,518

 
10,412,042

 
25,646

 
10,437,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013 (unaudited)
1,903,383

 
8

 
271,133

 
8,237,518

 
10,412,042

 
25,646

 
10,437,688

Net income

 

 

 
14,323,423

 
14,323,423

 
11,458

 
14,334,881

Appropriation to statutory reserve

 

 
31,190

 
(31,190
)
 

 

 

Dividends paid to shareholders

 

 

 
(15,400,000
)
 
(15,400,000
)
 

 
(15,400,000
)
Balance at December 31, 2014
1,903,383

 
8

 
302,323

 
7,129,751

 
9,335,465

 
37,104

 
9,372,569

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
1,903,383

 
8

 
302,323

 
7,129,751

 
9,335,465

 
37,104

 
9,372,569

Net income

 

 

 
17,382,196

 
17,382,196

 
7,832

 
17,390,028

Appropriation to statutory reserve

 

 
31,480

 
(31,480
)
 

 

 

Dividends paid to shareholders

 

 

 
(15,600,000
)
 
(15,600,000
)
 

 
(15,600,000
)
Balance at December 31, 2015
1,903,383

 
8

 
333,803

 
8,880,467

 
11,117,661

 
44,936

 
11,162,597


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

F-5



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Table of Contents

Footnote
 
Page
Note 1
Presentation
F-7
Note 2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
F-7
Note 3
Accounting Standards Issued but not yet Adopted
F-13
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
F-14
Note 5
Cash and Cash Equivalents
F-15
Note 6
Financial Assets/(Liabilities)
F-15
Note 7
Inventories
F-15
Note 8
Related Parties
F-16
Note 9
Property, Plant, and Equipment
F-17
Note 10
Prepaid Land Leases
F-18
Note 11
Other Payables and Accrued Liabilities
F-19
Note 12
Employee Benefits
F-19
Note 13
Income Taxes
F-20
Note 14
Notes to Cash Flows
F-22
Note 15
Warranties
F-23


F-6



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Changan Ford Automobile Corporation Limited (“the Company,” or “Changan Ford”) is a sino-foreign equity joint venture enterprise established in Chongqing of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or "China"). As of December 31, 2015, the shareholders of the Company are Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited (“Changan Automobile”), Ford Asia Pacific Automotive Holdings Limited (“FAPAH”), and Ford Motor (China) Limited (“Ford China”). The shareholders’ contributed capital and current ownership percentages are as follows (in U.S. dollars):
 
Contributed Capital
 
Ownership Percentage
Changan Automobile
$
120,500,000

 
50
%
FAPAH
84,350,000

 
35
%
Ford China
36,150,000

 
15
%

China Changan Automobile Industry (Group) Company Limited (“China Changan”), incorporated in Beijing, PRC, is the ultimate parent company of Changan Automobile. Ford Motor Company, incorporated in Delaware, United States of America, is the ultimate parent company of FAPAH and Ford China.

The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of vehicles, service parts, and accessories, together with the associated costs to develop, manufacture, distribute, and service the vehicles, parts, and accessories.

NOTE 1.  PRESENTATION

The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Certain amounts for prior years have been reclassified to conform with the current-year financial statement presentation.

These financial statements have been prepared pursuant to Rule 3-09 of SEC Regulation S-X for inclusion in the Form 10-K/A of Ford Motor Company, as we are an equity method investee of Ford Motor Company. The financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 have been audited and the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, and changes in cash flows and equity for the period.

We have evaluated subsequent events through March 30, 2016, which is the date the financial statements were issued.

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For each accounting topic that is addressed in its own footnote, the description of the accounting policy may be found in the related footnote.  The other significant accounting policies are described below.

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary.

Consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform reporting dates and accounting policies. All significant assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, expenses, and cash flows generated from the intercompany transactions within the Company and its subsidiary are eliminated upon consolidation.

F-7



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

As of December 31, 2015, ownership of the Company’s subsidiary remains the same as in the prior periods presented, which is listed as below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portion of
Share Capital Owned
 
 
 
Registered Address
 
Principal
Business
 
Registered Capital
(RMB thousands)
 
Directly
 
Indirectly
 
Portion of Voting Shares
Chongqing Ante Imp & Exp Co., Ltd. (“Ante Trading”)
Chongqing, China
 
Import & export trading and wholesale for components of vehicles
 
30,000
 
80%
 
 
80%

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our results during the periods reported. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in the consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, allowance for doubtful accounts, provision for inventory obsolescence, estimates of useful life for property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets, marketing accruals, and warranty costs. Estimates are based on historical experiences and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved with estimates, actual results may differ.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the Renminbi (“RMB”).

The foreign currency transactions are translated, on initial recognition, into the functional currency on the average exchange rate, by applying the approximate spot exchange rate issued by the People's Bank of China ("PBOC") at the transaction dates. At the balance sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are also translated using the spot exchange rate issued by the PBOC. All the exchange differences thus resulted are recorded as "foreign exchange gain/(loss), net" in the consolidated statement of income. Non-monetary foreign currency items measured at historical cost shall still be translated at the spot exchange rate prevailing at the transaction date, so that the amount denominated in the functional currency is not changed.

Cash flows in foreign currency are translated into the functional currency on the average exchange rate by applying the approximate spot exchange rate issued by the PBOC at the transaction dates when the cash flows occur. The change in the exchange rate on cash is separately presented as an adjustment item in the statement of cash flows.

Receivables

Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables from sales of parts and accessories, which are initially recorded at the transaction amount. Notes receivable represent short-term bank acceptance notes received for sales of products. Other receivables consist primarily of receivables from sales of raw materials and deposits for purchase of raw materials. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in the period when a loss is probable based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating uncollectibility, historical experience, accounts aging and other factors that may affect the customers’ ability to pay. An accounts receivable balance is written off after all collection effort has ceased.

There was no allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.


F-8



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Inventories

Inventories are composed of goods-in-transit, raw materials, and finished goods. Inventories are initially carried at the actual cost. Cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase, costs of conversion, and other costs. The actual cost of inventories transferred out is assigned by using first-in, first out ("FIFO").

At the balance sheet date, the inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Market is defined as current replacement cost as long as market is not greater than net realizable value (estimated selling price less reasonable costs of completion and disposal) and is not less than net realizable value reduced by a normal sales margin. If the cost is higher than the market, a provision to adjust the inventory value is recorded in cost of sales.

The Company assesses the lower of cost or market for non-saleable, obsolete inventories based on its periodic review of inventory quantities on hand and the latest forecasts of product demand and production requirements from its customers. The Company writes down inventories for non-saleable, excess or obsolete raw materials, work-in-process or finished goods and records the charges as impairment of assets in the consolidated statement of income.    

Long-Lived Asset Impairment

The Company determines the impairment of assets, other than the impairment of inventories, deferred tax assets, and financial assets using the following methods:

The Company tests long-lived assets groups for recoverability when changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. Events that trigger a test for recoverability include material adverse changes in projected revenues and expenses, significant underperformance relative to historical and projected future operating results, significant negative industry or economic trends, or a significant adverse change in the manner in which an asset group is used or in its physical condition.

When a triggering event occurs, a test for recoverability is performed, comparing projected undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset group. If the test for recoverability identifies a possible impairment, the asset group’s fair value is measured relying primarily on a discounted cash flow method. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds its estimated fair value. When an impairment loss is recognized for assets to be held and used, the adjusted carrying amount of those assets is depreciated over their remaining useful life. The reduction in carrying amount is treated as impairment loss and recognized in profit or loss for the current period.

The Company estimates the recoverable amount on an individual basis. If it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of the individual asset, the Company determines the recoverable amount of the asset group to which the asset belongs. Identification of an asset group is based on whether major cash inflows generated by the asset group are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or asset groups.


F-9



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Revenue Recognition - Sales of Goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is generated primarily by sales of vehicles, parts, and accessories. The Company records revenue when it has transferred to the buyer (generally the dealers) the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; and the associated costs incurred or to be incurred can be measured reliably. The Company recognizes sales when products are shipped from the manufacturing facilities. The proceeds earned from sales of goods are determined based on the amount received or receivable as stipulated in the contract or agreement.

Sales and marketing incentives are recognized as revenue reductions of the sales of vehicles. The incentives are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet in Other payables and accrued liabilities. The reduction to revenue is accrued at the later of the date the related vehicle is sold or the date the incentive program is both approved and communicated. The Company generally estimates these accruals using incentive programs that are approved as of the balance sheet date and are expected to be effective at the beginning of the subsequent period.

Revenue Related Taxes and Surcharges

The Company collects and remits taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction between us and our customers.  These taxes include consumption tax, value-added tax, and surcharges. We report these taxes on a net basis by excluding them from total revenues. The major categories of taxes and surcharges with the respective tax rates applicable to the Company are as follows:

Consumption tax - The applicable consumption tax rates of sales of cars are determined by their cylinder capacity as below:
 
Applicable
Tax Rate
Cylinder capacity
 
Less than 1.0 liter (including 1.0 liter)
1%
From 1.0 liters to 1.5 liters (including 1.5 liters)
3%
From 1.5 liters to 2.0 liters (including 2.0 liters)
5%
From 2.0 liters to 2.5 liters (including 2.5 liters)
9%
From 2.5 liters to 3.0 liters (including 3.0 liters)
12%
From 3.0 liters to 4.0 liters (including 4.0 liters)
25%
Over 4.0 liters
40%

Surcharges - Surcharges include city maintenance and construction tax, educational additional expenses and local education additional expenses, which are levied at 7%, 3%, and 2%, respectively, on the consumption taxes and value added taxes paid.

Revenue related taxes and surcharges for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were RMB 5,492,982,000, RMB 5,063,454,000, and RMB 4,143,834,000, respectively.

Value added taxes - Output value added taxes are calculated by applying 17% to the taxable transaction and the Company may pay any net amount due to the tax authorities after adjusting for any deductible input value added taxes paid in the current period.


F-10



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Supplier Price Adjustments

We frequently negotiate price adjustments with our suppliers throughout a production cycle, even after receiving production material.  These price adjustments relate to changes in design specifications or other commercial terms such as economics, productivity, and competitive pricing.  We recognize price adjustments when we reach final agreement with our suppliers.  In general, we avoid direct price changes in consideration of future business; however, when these occur, our policy is to defer the financial statement impact of any such price change given explicitly in consideration of future business where guaranteed volumes are specified.

Government Grants

Government grants are recognized only when there is reasonable assurance that the entity will comply with all the conditions attached to the grant and the grants are received. Government grants are primarily granted by the government in connection with the Company's business development and are accounted for as described below:

A grant relating to income, such as a compensation for future costs, is recognized as deferred income initially, and as other income when the related cost is incurred. A grant as compensation for costs already incurred is recognized as other income for the current period;

A grant relating to the construction or acquisition of assets is recognized as deferred income initially, and recognized as other income evenly based on the useful lives of the related assets.

The Company received government grants of RMB 2,314,357,000, RMB 940,781,000, and RMB 140,846,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, which were recorded directly in the statement of income in those periods.

During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, RMB 106,818,000, RMB 30,402,000, and RMB 20,800,000, respectively, of deferred government grants relating to assets were amortized as income in the statement of income, as the assets to which the government grants were related had been placed into service and had begun to depreciate.


F-11



CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Statutory Reserves

Pursuant to Implementing Regulations of the Law of the PRC on Sino-Foreign Equity Joint Ventures issued by the State Council, the principles of net profit distribution of the Company are as follows:

A reserve fund, a staff welfare and bonus fund, and an enterprise expansion fund shall be created, and the annual amount of funding shall be decided by the board of directors.

In addition to its use in making up the losses of the joint venture, the reserve fund may be used to increase the capital of the joint venture and expand its production upon approval by the relevant authorities; and

Any distributable profit remaining after the establishment of the three funds shall be distributed to the parties to the joint venture in proportion to their capital contribution when the board of directors decides to distribute such profit.

Pursuant to the above laws, the Company increased the staff welfare and bonus fund of RMB 78,699,000, RMB 77,975,000, and RMB 31,996,000, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, which was used for collective staff benefits. The amounts appropriated to the staff welfare and bonus fund were charged against income and the related provisions were reflected as accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

In addition, the Company increased the reserve fund and enterprise expansion fund in the amounts of RMB 31,480,000, RMB 31,190,000, and RMB 63,992,000, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 according to the board resolution. These statutory equity reserve funds can be used for the development and expansion of the Company. If these funds are used, the decrease in the fund will be charged to current period expense or if utilized to purchase an asset, to that related asset’s cost.

The increase and the usage of the statutory reserves during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2014, and 2015 were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
Reserve Fund
 
Enterprise Expansion Fund
 
Total
December 31, 2012
121,225

 
89,187

 
210,412

Appropriation to statutory reserve
31,996

 
31,996

 
63,992

Statutory reserves transferred to paid-in-capital

 
(3,271
)
 
(3,271
)
December 31, 2013
153,221

 
117,912

 
271,133

Appropriation to statutory reserve
15,595

 
15,595

 
31,190

December 31, 2014
168,816

 
133,507

 
302,323

Appropriation to statutory reserve
15,740

 
15,740

 
31,480

December 31, 2015
184,556

 
149,247

 
333,803


PRC regulations currently permit payment of dividends only out of accumulated profits (retained earnings) after the provision of any required statutory reserves in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. There are no significant differences between the Company's retained earnings presented under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and its retained earnings presented in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations.


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Selected Other Costs

Research and development costs primarily consist of the technology development costs, material, remuneration and other related expenses associated with product and technology development. The costs are expensed as incurred and are disclosed as a separate line item in the consolidated statement of income. Research and development costs recorded for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were RMB 1,968,000,000, RMB 1,534,788,000, and RMB 1,287,521,000, respectively.

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and are included in selling expenses in the consolidated statements of income. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the advertising costs were RMB 2,314,379,000, RMB 1,556,301,000, and RMB 1,656,260,000, respectively.

NOTE 3.  ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED

Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede existing revenue guidance under US GAAP. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under today’s guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. The new accounting standard is required to be adopted in annual periods beginning January 1, 2018, with early adoption as of January 1, 2017 allowed. We are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements.    

Presentation of Deferred Taxes. In November 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standard, which changes how deferred taxes are classified on our balance sheets. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption allowed. This new accounting standard requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current. Upon adoption, we anticipate reclassifying deferred income taxes of approximately RMB 1,973 million currently classified within total current assets to total non-current assets.

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard, which is a comprehensive change in the method for accounting for and disclosing leasing arrangements by both lessors and lessees. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption allowed. This new accounting standard will require that virtually all lease arrangements that do not meet the criteria of a short-term lease be presented on our balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and a lease liability equal to the present value of the related future lease payments. The income statement impacts of leases will depend on their nature and will be similar to the existing accounting for operating and capital leases. We are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements.


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The use of observable and unobservable inputs and their significance in measuring fair value are reflected in the fair value hierarchy assessments. The Fair Value Measurement standards establish a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair values as follows:

Level 1 - inputs include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 - unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The fair value accounting standards describes three main approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount; the measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities for which there are active markets is determined by reference to the quoted market prices. For financial instruments where there are no active markets, fair value is determined using valuation methods. Such methods include: using recent arm's length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument that is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis; and option pricing models or other valuation models.

The Company measures financial assets or liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis with any resulting adjustment recorded through profit or loss. Other assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as when they have asset impairment. The Company determines the fair value of impaired long-lived assets using the approach described in Note 2.

The Company reviews the inputs to the fair value measurements to ensure they are appropriately categorized within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers into and transfers out of the hierarchy levels are recognized as if they had taken place at the end of the reporting period.

The following table categorizes the items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the balance sheet (in RMB million):
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets/(Liabilities) at fair value

 
49

 

 
49

 

 
(173
)
 

 
(173
)


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 5.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash comprises cash on hand and bank deposits that can be used for payment at any time. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments held by the Company, that are purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

As at December 31, 2015 and 2014, cash of RMB 3,244,600,000 and RMB 1,056,290,000 was deposited with China South Industries Group Finance Company Limited, which is a related party of the Company. Please refer to Note 8 for details.

NOTE 6.  FINANCIAL ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)

The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk of some of its transaction exposures. The foreign exchange forward contracts are not designated as hedges and are entered into for periods consistent with foreign currency exposure of the underlying transactions with the period of one month. The forward contracts which are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which the contracts are entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value through profit or loss. The foreign exchange forward contracts are recorded as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.

The net fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts as of December 31, 2015, was a net asset of RMB 49,452,000 (December 31, 2014, a net liability of RMB 172,612,000). The effects on profit or loss are reflected in Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net.

NOTE 7.  INVENTORIES

Inventories were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Materials-in-transit
1,913,555

 
2,312,277

Raw materials and work in progress
3,142,610

 
1,829,447

Finished goods
2,764,059

 
1,545,051

Total inventories
7,820,224

 
5,686,775

Provisions
(131,427
)
 
(71,775
)
Inventories, net
7,688,797

 
5,615,000


Movement of the inventory provisions were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Balance at beginning of year
71,775

 
68,823

Additions
103,636

 
26,756

Written off
(43,984
)
 
(23,804
)
Balance at end of year
131,427

 
71,775



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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8.  RELATED PARTIES

In the ordinary course of business we buy/sell various products and services including vehicles, parts, and components to/from related parties. All these related parties are the subsidiaries or equity method investees of China Changan or Ford Motor Company.

Transactions with related parties were as follows (in RMB thousands):

 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue and cost of sales
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of vehicles, parts, and components
6,019,045

 
7,001,517

 
6,395,576

Services rendered
252,123

 

 

Purchase of raw materials, parts and services
15,239,594

 
20,868,623

 
20,043,854

 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Transportation service fee
1,783,673

 
1,930,420

 
1,643,435

 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expense
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expense
3,614,337

 
3,049,736

 
2,575,581

 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development costs
 
 
 
 
 
Technology development service fee
1,025,052

 
431,969

 
518,881

 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
1,280,584

 
833,128

 
1,270,478


Purchases of goods from related parties follow normal inventory accounting processes and costs are recorded in cost of sales when the related inventory is sold or otherwise disposed. General and administrative expense incurred with related parties generally include information systems maintenance, royalties, logistics management, and other support fees.


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8.  RELATED PARTIES (Continued)

Balances with related parties reported on our consolidated balance sheet were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Cash placed in financial institution of related party
3,244,600

 
1,056,290

 
 
 
 
Accounts receivables
513,901

 
329,266

Other receivables
32,034

 
40,438

Prepayments
4,028

 

Total amounts due from related parties
549,963

 
369,704

 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
3,466,155

 
2,718,707

Other payables and accrued liabilities
2,760,183

 
1,819,960

Advance from customers
2,348

 
8,035

Total amounts due to related parties
6,228,686

 
4,546,702


NOTE 9.  PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment include buildings, machinery and equipment, tooling, and other tangible assets that we used in our normal operations.

Property, plant, and equipment are recognized only when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Company and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Subsequent expenditures such as repair and maintenance costs incurred for a fixed asset that meets the recognition criteria shall be capitalized as to the related assets, and the carrying amount of the component of the property, plant, and equipment that is replaced shall be derecognized. Otherwise, such expenditure shall be recognized in the consolidated statement of income for the period in which they are incurred. Retirements, sales, and disposals of assets are recorded by removing the cost and accumulated depreciation with any resulting gains or loss included in the consolidated statements of income.

Property, plant, and equipment are initially measured at cost and are stated net of accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. The cost of a purchased fixed asset comprises the purchase price, relevant taxes, and any directly attributable expenditure for bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives, estimated residual value rate, and annual depreciation rate of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:
 
Useful life
 
Residual
value rate
 
Annual
depreciation rate
Buildings
20 years
 
10%
 
4.50%
Machinery and equipment
10 years
 
10%
 
9%
Electronic and office equipment
5 years
 
10%
 
18%
Vehicles
5 years
 
10%
 
18%
Tooling
5 years
 
0%
 
20%

The Company reviews the useful life and estimated net residual value of property, plant, and equipment and the depreciation method applied at each financial year-end, and makes adjustments if necessary.

Construction in progress represents uncompleted construction work of certain facilities which, upon completion, management intends to hold for production purposes. The cost of construction in progress is determined according to the actual expenditure incurred for the construction during the construction period. Construction in progress is transferred to property, plant, and equipment when the asset is ready for its intended use.


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 9.  PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)

Net property, plant, and equipment were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31,
 2015
 
December 31,
 2014
Buildings
5,747,864

 
3,946,485

Machinery and equipment
11,395,069

 
7,913,901

Electronic and office equipment
840,262

 
578,228

Vehicles
182,243

 
137,604

Tooling
9,920,848

 
6,835,395

Construction in progress
2,160,972

 
4,690,533

Total property, plant, and equipment
30,247,258

 
24,102,146

Accumulated depreciation and impairment
(8,258,294
)
 
(5,528,004
)
Total property, plant, and equipment, net
21,988,964

 
18,574,142


Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were RMB 2,807,272,000, RMB 1,679,754,000, and RMB 1,249,192,000, respectively.

Loss on disposal of certain property, plant, and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2015 was RMB 3,037,000, and gain on disposal of certain property, plant, and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were RMB 73,000, and RMB 17,597,000, respectively.

The Company recorded impairment losses for long-lived assets of RMB 10,121,000, RMB 14,865,000, and RMB 24,783,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, and reported in Impairment of assets on the consolidated statement of income. These long-lived assets were no longer utilized and the Company reduced their carrying amount to zero based on a review of their recoverable value.

NOTE 10.  PREPAID LAND LEASES

According to Land Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, the land of the PRC is subject to the socialist public ownership, namely, ownership by the whole people or collective ownership of the working masses. No entity or individual is allowed to seize, trade, or otherwise illegally transfer land. However, according to Interim Regulations of the PRC on the Assignment and Transfer of the Rights to the Use of State-owned Urban Land, any company, enterprise, other organization and individual within or outside the PRC may, unless otherwise prohibited by law, obtain the right to the use of the land and engage in land development, utilization, and management in accordance with the provisions. Land use rights may be legally transferred.

Net prepaid land leases were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31,
 2015
 
December 31,
 2014
Prepaid land leases
1,414,862

 
1,173,315

Accumulated amortization
(127,828
)
 
(99,849
)
Total prepaid land leases, net
1,287,034

 
1,073,466


As of the balance sheet dates, the prepaid land lease represents the purchase cost of the land use right in PRC. The Company has obtained certificates for land use rights with the original cost of RMB 1,327,449,000 as of December 31, 2015, and is amortizing the related land use rights cost on a straight-line basis over the lease terms of 30 to 50 years. The actual useful life of the land use rights is determined by the certificates. For certain land use rights in the amount of RMB 27,345,000 where statutory certificates have not yet been obtained but the Company has begun to use the land, the Company has started to amortize the land use rights cost on a straight-line basis over the lease agreement term of 50 years.


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10.  PREPAID LAND LEASES (Continued)

For other land use rights in the amount of RMB 60,069,000 where statutory certificates have not yet been obtained and the Company has not yet begun to use the land, the Company has not yet started to amortize the cost of the land use rights as of December 31, 2015. The Company expects to obtain the required statutory certificates in 2016 at which point such land use rights will begin to be amortized over their estimated useful lives.

The Company recognizes land use rights as prepaid land leases and reviews the estimated useful life and amortization method at the end of each year and adjusts if necessary.

The pre-tax amortization expenses for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were RMB 27,979,000, RMB 23,709,000, and RMB 18,691,000, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense of the land use right acquired as of December 31, 2015 for each of next five years is as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
Estimated amortization expense
29,137

 
29,137

 
29,137

 
29,137

 
29,137


NOTE 11.  OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Other payables and accrued liabilities were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31,
 2015
 
December 31,
 2014
Other payables
 
 
 
Payables for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
3,306,183

 
2,798,665

Dealers’ deposits
106,992

 
227,314

Others
172,467

 
140,229

Total of other payables
3,585,642

 
3,166,208

 
 
 
 
Accrued liabilities
 
 
 
Payables of marketing, sales and after-sales service costs
3,926,939

 
3,362,288

Other accrued expenses
815,124

 
640,829

Payables related to engineering services
320,452

 
589,231

Total of accrued liabilities
5,062,515

 
4,592,348

 
 
 
 
Total of other payables and accrued liabilities
8,648,157

 
7,758,556


NOTE 12.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Employee benefits are all forms of consideration given and other relevant expenditures incurred by the Company in exchange for service rendered by employees. During the accounting period that the employees render services to the Company, the employee benefits payable is recognized as a liability. When the termination benefits fall due more than one year after the balance sheet date, if the discounted value is material, it is reflected at its present value.

The employees of the Company participate in social insurance programs, such as pension insurance, medical insurance, non-employment insurance, etc, and a housing accumulation fund, which are managed by the PRC government. The related expenditure is recognized, when incurred, in the consolidated statement of income for the current period.

In October 2014, according to the approval of the board of the directors, the Company established a defined contribution savings plan for the employees. The Company's contributions to these plans, if any, are discretionary and are made from the staff welfare and bonus fund as mentioned in Note 2 - Statutory Reserves and are settled by the Company as incurred. The Company's contributions to the savings plans were RMB 24,574,000 and RMB 8,256,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES

Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized as an income or an expense and included in the statement of income for the current period, except to the extent that the tax arises from a business combination or if it relates to a transaction or event which is recognized directly in equity.

Income Tax Rate

In accordance with Circular for Further Implementation of Tax Incentives in the Development of West Regions <Cai Shui (2011) No 58> collectively issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Customs General Administration and the National Taxation Bureau of PRC, the Company is entitled to a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15% from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2020, as it is located in the west region of China, engaged in one of the designated business operations and with such designated business revenue accounting for more than 70% of the Company's total revenue. The income tax rate for the Company's branches incorporated in other provinces in the PRC and for its subsidiary Ante Trading is 25%.

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The Company follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the period in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to offset deferred tax assets if based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rate is recognized in tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date of the change in tax rate.

At the balance sheet date, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, according to the requirements of tax laws. The measurement of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects at the balance sheet date, to recover the assets or settle the liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

Components of Income Taxes

Components of income tax expense were as follows (in RMB thousands):

 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Current income tax expense
3,840,763

 
2,786,928

 
2,086,514

Deferred income tax benefit
(636,299
)
 
(528,148
)
 
(632,923
)
Total income tax expense
3,204,464

 
2,258,780

 
1,453,591



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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

The reconciliation of tax calculated by applying the statutory corporate income tax rate in PRC of 25% to the income before income taxes is as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
For the years ended December 31,



2015
 
2014
 
2013
Income before income taxes
20,594,492

 
16,593,661

 
9,639,414

PRC statutory rate
25
%
 
25
%
 
25
%
Income tax expense at statutory tax rate
5,148,623

 
4,148,415

 
2,409,854

Effect of preferential tax rate
(1,947,155
)
 
(1,874,514
)
 
(955,883
)
Others
2,996

 
(15,121
)
 
(380
)
Total income tax expenses
3,204,464

 
2,258,780

 
1,453,591



Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in RMB thousands):

 
December 31,
 2015
 
December 31,
 2014
Deferred tax assets, current
 
 
 
Inventory provision
22,014

 
11,577

Change in fair value of financial instrument
2,676

 
27,842

Deferred government grants and other
61,290

 
19,044

Warranty liabilities
61,289

 
64,750

Accrued liabilities and accrued payroll
1,825,265

 
1,277,822

Total gross deferred tax assets, current
1,972,534

 
1,401,035

 
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities, current
 
 
 
Change in fair value of financial instrument
10,959

 

Total deferred tax liabilities, current
10,959

 

Total net deferred tax assets, current
1,961,575

 
1,401,035

 
 
 
 
Deferred tax assets, non-current
 
 
 
Long-term assets provision
16,464

 
14,490

Deferred government grants and other
498,381

 
359,535

Warranty liabilities
160,152

 
225,214

Total deferred tax assets, non-current
674,997

 
599,239

 
 
 
 
Total net deferred tax assets
2,636,572

 
2,000,274





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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 14.  NOTES TO CASH FLOWS

The reconciliation of Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31 was as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
17,390,028

 
14,334,881

 
8,185,823

Inventory write-downs
97,685

 
26,756

 
49,228

Provision for impaired long-lived assets
10,121

 
14,865

 
24,783

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment
2,807,272

 
1,679,754

 
1,249,192

Amortization of prepaid land leases
27,979

 
23,709

 
18,691

Amortization of deferred government grants
(106,818
)
 
(36,474
)
 
(20,800
)
Loss/(Gain) on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
3,037

 
(73
)
 
(17,597
)
Unrealized loss/(gain) from changes in fair value of financial instruments
(222,066
)
 
177,504

 
14,049

Finance expenses
8,551

 
20,609

 
(3,158
)
Changes of deferred income tax
(636,298
)
 
(528,148
)
 
(632,922
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Decrease/(Increase) in inventories
(2,082,921
)
 
(869,897
)
 
(2,023,081
)
Decrease/(Increase) in accounts and notes receivable
(310,870
)
 
(120,991
)
 
24,952

Decrease/(Increase) in interest receivable
(301
)
 
45,942

 
(13,244
)
Decrease/(Increase) in long-term prepaid expense
(65,741
)
 
(18,222
)
 

Decrease/(Increase) in other receivables
(352,643
)
 
93,086

 
(806,515
)
Decrease/(Increase) in advances to suppliers
220,234

 
(267,090
)
 
7,757

Decrease/(Increase) in amounts due from related parties
(180,259
)
 
28,781

 
(237,993
)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable
6,100,078

 
1,202,207

 
4,003,506

Increase/(Decrease) in advances from customers
(18,102
)
 
35,951

 
(97,876
)
Increase/(Decrease) in accrued payroll and related expenses
154,625

 
233,330

 
338,796

Increase/(Decrease) in taxes payable
(727,031
)
 
2,411,409

 
2,571,793

Increase/(Decrease) in other payables and accrued liabilities
382,083

 
1,161,758

 
1,099,803

Increase/(Decrease) in warranty liabilities
(475,636
)
 
882,185

 
112,810

Increase/(Decrease) in deferred government grants and other
976,626

 
934,987

 
320,040

Increase/(Decrease) in amounts due to related parties
1,648,724

 
(943,804
)
 
1,699,069

Net cash provided by operating activities
24,648,357

 
20,523,015

 
15,867,106


Cash paid for interest and income taxes for the years were as follows (in RMB thousands):

 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cash paid during the year for:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
1,472

 
1,754

 
1,986

Income taxes
3,757,200

 
2,554,889

 
813,229



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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 14.  NOTES TO CASH FLOWS (Continued)

Changes in assets and liabilities related to investing activities that did not result in cash flows in the current year were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Decrease/(Increase) of prepayments for acquisition of plant, and equipment
458,267

 
(349,888
)
 
292,675

Increase/(Decrease) of payables and accrued liabilities
507,518

 
(64,131
)
 
408,544

Increase/(Decrease) of amounts due to related parties
33,260

 
(128,999
)
 
550,878

Total changes of prepayments and payables
999,045

 
(543,018
)
 
1,252,097


Changes in other liabilities related to financing activities that did not result in cash flows in the current year were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
For the years ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Increase/(Decrease) of dividend withholding taxes payable
(255,500
)
 
255,500

 
(126,000
)

NOTE 15.  WARRANTIES

On December 29, 2012, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of PRC issued the regulation of Provisions on the Liability for Repair, Replacement and Return of Household Automotive Products. The regulation clarifies the rights and interests of the consumers of household automotive products and defines the liability for guaranteeing repair, replacement and return of household automotive products within the territory of the PRC.

Under the regulation, the Company provides guarantees to the consumers to repair or replace items that fail to perform satisfactorily for at least three years or cover a mileage of 100,000 kilometers, whichever arrives first shall prevail. Estimated warranty costs are accrued for at the time the vehicle is sold to a dealer. Management estimates the related warranty claims based on historical warranty claim information regarding the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims for each vehicle line by model year. Where little or no claims experience exists, the Company relies on historical averages.

In addition to the costs associated with this warranty coverage provided on the vehicles, the Company also incurs costs as a result of additional service actions, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. The Company accrues the cost related liabilities at the time of sale for potential product recalls based on historical experience. Product recalls are distinguishable from warranty coverage in that the actions may extend beyond basic warranty coverage periods.


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CHANGAN FORD AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2015 (AUDITED), 2014 (AUDITED), AND 2013 (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 15.  WARRANTIES (Continued)

The Company reevaluates the estimate of warranty obligations on a regular basis (quarterly). Experience has shown that initial data for any given model year may be volatile due from the success of the Company’s productivity and quality controls, as well as parts and labor costs; therefore, the process relies on long-term historical averages until sufficient data are available. As actual experience becomes available, the Company uses the data to modify the historical averages in order to ensure that the estimate is within the range of likely outcomes. The Company then compares the resulting accruals with present spending rates to ensure that the balances are adequate to meet expected future obligations. Based on this data, the Company revises the estimates as necessary. Due to the uncertainty and potential volatility of these factors, changes in our assumptions could materially affect the financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in the warranty liabilities for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in RMB thousands):
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Beginning balance
1,797,667

 
915,482

Payments made during the period
(951,478
)
 
(845,967
)
Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period
967,666

 
1,088,851

Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties
(491,824
)
 
639,301

Ending balance
1,322,031

 
1,797,667

 
 
 
 
Warranty liabilities - current
365,902

 
401,423

Warranty liabilities - non current
956,129

 
1,396,244

Total warranty liabilities
1,322,031

 
1,797,667




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