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Exhibit 99.1

 
Produquímica
Indústria e
Comércio S.A.
and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements  
December 31, 2015 and 2014

 


Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Contents

Independent auditors' report
3

Consolidated statements of financial position
5

Consolidated statements of operations
6

Consolidated statements of comprehensive loss
7

Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity
8

Consolidated statements of cash flows
9

Notes to the consolidated financial statements
10





2


KPMG Auditores Independentes
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Independent auditors' report


To
The Board and Shareholders
Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A.
São Paulo - SP


Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and its subsidiaries (“the Company”) which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board; 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.

Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit 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 the auditors’ 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, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’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 entity’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.

KPMG Auditores Independentes, uma sociedade simples brasileira e firma-membro da rede KPMG de firmas-membro independentes e afiliadas à KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), uma entidade suíça.
KPMG Auditores Independentes, a Brazilian entity and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
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We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Opinion
In our opinion, the 2015 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Other Matter
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2014, and the related statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended were not audited, reviewed, or compiled by us and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them.  


November 24, 2016


São Paulo, SP - Brazil

/s/ KPMG Auditores Independentes


KPMG Auditores Independentes





KPMG Auditores Independentes, uma sociedade simples brasileira e firma-membro da rede KPMG de firmas-membro independentes e afiliadas à KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), uma entidade suíça.
KPMG Auditores Independentes, a Brazilian entity and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
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Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statements of financial position at December 31, 2015 and 2014
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
Notes
2015

 
2014

 
Liabilities
Notes
2015

 
2014

 
 
 
 
(unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)

Current
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
4
469,310

 
128,591

 
Suppliers
12
102,148

 
37,095

Marketable securities
4.1
12,454

 
158,291

 
Assignment of credit by suppliers
12 (a)
8,820

 

Trade accounts receivable, net
5
222,246

 
127,485

 
Loans and financing
13
275,748

 
190,547

Inventories, net
6
172,857

 
139,088

 
Debentures
14
137,808

 
88,638

Recoverable taxes
7
14,904

 
30,017

 
Taxes contributions and charges payable
16
6,530

 
6,017

Recoverable income tax and social contribution
 
4,066

 
6,515

 
Income tax and social contribution payable
 
65

 
78

Prepayments
 
12,067

 
9,468

 
Salaries and wages payable
 
12,646

 
12,237

Dividends receivable
18
7,000

 
4,000

 
Advances from customers
 
1,831

 
2,486

Financial instruments
15
5,185

 

 
Obligations under finance leases
19
2,519

 
2,414

Other accounts receivable
 
500

 
1,119

 
Dividends payable
22(d)

 
470

 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable - related parties
18

 
10,000

Total current assets
 
920,589

 
604,574

 
Other accounts payable
20
31,338

 
32,914

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
579,453

 
382,896

Non-current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term receivables
 
 
 
 
 
Non-current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable
5

 
599

 
Loans and financing
13
278,638

 
237,974

Accounts receivable - related parties
18
98

 
5,031

 
Debentures
14
189,688

 
315,955

Recoverable taxes
7
8,874

 
11,719

 
Taxes payable
16
1,582

 
1,825

Deferred income tax and social contribution
8(b)
84,199

 
62,605

 
Deferred income tax and social contribution
8(c)
9,773

 
8,943

Court deposits in legal actions and other accounts receivable
 
1,632

 
1,382

 
Provision for contingencies
17
7,928

 
9,251

 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations under finance leases
19
19,028

 
19,524

 
 
94,803

 
81,336

 
Other accounts payable
20
3,469

 
3,948

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments
9
17,206

 
18,442

 
Total non-current liabilities
 
510,106

 
597,420

Property, plant and equipment, net
10
407,414

 
421,860

 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible assets, net
11
49,836

 
51,298

 
Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share capital
22(a)
324,969

 
128,597

 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital reserves
22(b)
(18,940
)
 

 
 
474,456

 
491,600

 
Profit reserves
22(c)
24,447

 
4,246

 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity valuation adjustment
22(e)
69,813

 
88,203

Total non-current assets
 
569,259

 
572,936

 
Accumulated losses
 

 
(23,852
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
 
400,289

 
197,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
1,489,848

 
1,177,510

 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
1,489,848

 
1,177,510

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See the accompanying explanatory notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and Subsidiaries
 
 
Consolidated statements of operations
 
 
 
 
 
Years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes
 
2015

 
2014

 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
23
 
1,059,272

 
841,021

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
24
 
(796,893
)
 
(645,954
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
 
262,379

 
195,067

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating (expenses) income
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
24
 
(39,455
)
 
(33,448
)
Selling expenses
24
 
(83,891
)
 
(70,872
)
Equity accounting
9
 
5,763

 
2,664

Other income
 
 
213

 
398

 
 
 
 
 
 
Results from operating activities
 
 
145,009

 
93,809

 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial income
26
 
33,022

 
43,954

Financial expenses
26
 
(125,432
)
 
(102,652
)
Foreign exchange losses, net
26
 
(124,211
)
 
(76,863
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss before income tax and social contribution
 
 
(71,612
)
 
(41,752
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax and social contribution (expense) benefit
 
 
 
 
 
Current
8(a)
 
(1,377
)
 
(1,467
)
Deferred
8(a)
 
20,454

 
15,877

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss for the year
 
 
(52,535
)
 
(27,342
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted loss per share
22(f)
 
           (1.35)

 
             (0.58)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See the accompanying explanatory notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
 

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Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statements of comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes
 
2015

 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss for the year
 
 
     (52,535)

 
          (27,342)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative translation adjustment - CTA
9
 

 
             8,799
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive loss for the year
 
 
   (52,535)

 
        (18,543)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See the accompanying explanatory notes to the consolidated financial statements.


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Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statements of changes in shareholder's equity
Years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
 
 
Share capital

 
Capital Reserves
 
 Profit reserves
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Notes
 Subscribed capital

 
 Bonus share subscription

 
 Transaction Costs in share issuance

 
 Goodwill on subscribed shares

 
 Tax incentives

 
 Legal reserve

 
 Retained earnings

 
 Equity valuation adjustment

 
 Accumulated (losses) earnings

 
 Total shareholders' equity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances as of January 1st, 2014 (unaudited)
 
128,597

 

 

 

 
4,147

 
99

 
1,172

 
81,722

 

 
215,737

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net loss for the year (unaudited)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(27,342
)
 
(27,342
)
Retained earnings (unaudited)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,172
)
 

 
1,172

 

Realization of valuation adjustment due to depreciation and disposal net of tax effects (unaudited)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,318
)
 
2,318

 

Cumulative translation adjustment - CTA (unaudited)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
8,799

 

 
8,799

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances as of December 31, 2014 (unaudited)
 
128,597

 

 

 

 
4,147

 
99

 

 
88,203

 
(23,852
)
 
197,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss for the year
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(52,535
)
 
(52,535
)
Capital increase
       22
283,931

 

 

 
91,069

 

 

 

 

 

 
375,000

Redeemed shares
       22

 

 

 
(91,069
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(91,069
)
Capital reduction and legal reserve to offset accumulated losses
       22
(94,498
)
 

 

 

 

 
(99
)
 

 

 
94,597

 

Bonus share subscription
       22
6,939

 
(6,939
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transaction costs in share issuance
       22

 

 
(12,001
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(12,001
)
Retained earnings
       22

 

 

 

 

 

 
20,300

 

 
(20,300
)
 

Realization of valuation adjustment due to depreciation and disposal net of tax effects
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,090
)
 
2,090

 

Realization of investment - PDQ Investments Ltd.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(16,300
)
 

 
(16,300
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances as of December 31, 2015
 
324,969

 
(6,939
)
 
(12,001
)
 

 
4,147

 

 
20,300

 
69,813

 

 
400,289

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See the accompanying explanatory notes to the consolidated financial statements.


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Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. and Subsidiaries
 
 
Consolidated statements of cash flows
 
 
 
Years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
 
 
 
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
 
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

Cash flows from operations
 
 
(unaudited)

Net loss for the year
(52,535
)
 
(27,342
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operations:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
38,900

 
29,668

Bad debt expense
3,711

 
1,956

Interest and foreign exchange gain and losses, net
193,343

 
111,802

Expenses with provision for contingencies, net of reversals
453

 
666

Equity accounting
(5,763
)
 
(2,664
)
Actuarial liabilities
1,346

 
(155
)
Accounts payable
4,410

 
1,585

Losses on disposal of PP&E
39

 
95

Expense with additional provision for environmental liability
150

 
62

Deferred income tax and social contribution
(20,453
)
 
(15,877
)
Trade accounts receivable - adjustment to present value
1,222

 
712

Suppliers - adjustment to present value
(1,191
)
 

Inventory write-downs
960

 
(329
)
Other

 
20

 
 
 
 
 
164,592

 
100,199

Decreases /(increases) in assets:
 
 
 
Inventories
(34,729
)
 
(11,638
)
Trade accounts receivable
(99,095
)
 
(66,532
)
Current accounts
4,933

 
(1,025
)
Recoverable taxes
21,127

 
(2,955
)
Dividends received
4,000

 
3,000

Other assets
(7,607
)
 
3,978

 
 
 
 
(Decreases)/increases in liabilities:
 
 
 
Suppliers and supplier assignment of receivables
73,742

 
(4,342
)
Related parties - Current accounts
(10,000
)
 
2,300

Taxes payable
1,030

 
2,196

Other liabilities
32

 
(2,888
)
   Income tax and social contribution tax paid
(773
)
 
(974
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operations activities
117,252

 
21,319

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Marketable securities
147,630

 
(80,405
)
PP&E and intangible assets
(24,305
)
 
(57,750
)
Disposals and sales
3,962

 
29

 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
127,287

 
(138,126
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from loans and financing
243,592

 
244,469

Payments of principal from loans and financing
(338,461
)
 
(178,579
)
Bank interest, paid
(76,582
)
 
(68,088
)
Capital increase
283,931

 

 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
112,480

 
(2,198
)
 
 
 
 
Effects of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(16,300
)
 
8,799

 
 
 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
340,719

 
(110,206
)
 
 
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
128,591

 
238,797

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
469,310

 
128,591

 
 
 
 
 
340,719

 
(110,206
)
See the accompanying explanatory notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
 

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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Notes to the consolidated financial statements

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

1    General information
Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. (“the Company”, “we” or “us”), a Brazilian corporation with head office in São Paulo, São Paulo State, Brazil, was founded in 1965.

The Company, through its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entity, is focused on the following business segments: 1) essential nutritional supplements for agricultural productivity ("Agriculture Productivity"), and 2) chemicals for water treatment and other processes ("Chemical Solutions").

The agricultural products enhance productivity for farmers by satisfying critical nutritional needs of crops. The Company sells a comprehensive range of nutrients, which are vital for achieving optimal plant development and health.

The Chemical Solutions business products are utilized by the water treatment industry and for use in other industrial processes. The Company’s customers include state and municipal companies, waste treatment companies and manufacturing companies that treat their wastewater. Other than water treatment, the Company’s customers are in a wide range of industries, though concentrated in oil and gas exploration and production, pulp and paper, ethanol production and the mining industry.

The Company and its subsidiaries operate nine sites located in: two plants in Jacareí - SP, two plants in Suzano - SP, São José dos Campos - SP, Mauá - SP, Cubatão - SP, Igarassu - PE and Maceió - AL.

The subsidiary PDQ Investments Ltd. incorporated in Bermuda, focuses on investments and financial transactions.

On December 23, 2015 Compass Minerals do Brazil Ltda. acquired 35% of the Company. See more details made in note 22. The transaction includes an option by Compass Minerals do Brazil Ltda. to purchase control of the Company that can be exercised in October 2018, and three options by the sellers to sell 100% of Produquimica that can be exercised in October 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively.

2    Presentation of the financial statements and significant accounting policies

2.1    Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board - IASB and the accounting practices adopted in Brazil.
The accounting practices adopted in Brazil comprise those included in Brazilian Corporate Law and the Pronouncements, Guidelines and Interpretations issued by the Accounting Pronouncements Committee - CPC.


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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


The financial statements were authorized for issue by the Officers ("Diretoria") of the Company on November 24, 2016.

The Company adopted all standards, amendments to standards and interpretations issued by the Accounting Pronouncements Committee (CPC) that were in effect on December 31, 2015. The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis value except for the valuation of certain assets (cash and cash equivalents and derivatives), which are measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Several assumptions, including both subjective and objective methods, were used in making accounting estimates necessary for the preparation of the financial statements, based on Management’s judgment for determination of the appropriate amount to be reported in the financial statements. Significant items that are subject to these estimates and assumptions include: analysis of credit risk for determining the allowance for doubtful accounts, provisions of inventory, valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, valuation of estimated useful lives for property, plant and equipment assets, and their recoverable value in operation; valuation of financial assets at fair value; recognition of deferred income tax assets and analysis of other risks to determine other provisions, including provisions for contingencies.

The settlement of the transactions involved in these estimates may result in amounts that are significantly different from those reported in the financial statements, due to the assumptions inherent in determining estimates. The Company revises its estimates and assumptions annually.

2.2    Functional and presentation currency

a.Functional currency and reporting currency
The financial statements are presented in Brazilian Reais (“BRL”), and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand, except when otherwise indicated. The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the Brazilian Reais (“BRL”).

b.Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into BRL using the foreign exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of these transactions and from the translation of foreign currencies using the foreign exchange rates at the end of the reporting period are recognized in the income statement.

Foreign exchange variation gains and losses related to loans, financing and debentures and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the income statement as foreign exchange (losses) gains.

2.3    Financial assets

a.Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash, bank accounts and short-term investments with immediate liquidity and low risk of changes in value.

The Company and its subsidiaries have financial investments, in the form of Certificate of Bank Deposits (CDBs), with a redemption period less than 90 days from the financial statements.

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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



b.Marketable securities
Include liquid short-term investments with maturities of more than 90 days. See Note 4.1.

c.Trade accounts receivable
The trade accounts receivables not denominated in BRL are translated based on the foreign exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet dates. The allowance for doubtful accounts is calculated based on a risk analysis of the outstanding invoices, which takes into account the history of losses, the individual situation of the customers, the situation of the economic group to which they belong, guarantees, and the assessment of the Company’s legal counsel who provide updated information on specific customers to which the Company is taking legal action.

Information on the breakdown of current trade accounts receivable and amounts past due and the allowance for doubtful accounts is disclosed in Note 5.

d.Impairment of financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that have occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred 'loss event') and if that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated.

Evidence of impairment may include indications that the customer or a group of customers is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization and when observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

2.4    Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and conditions are accounted for as follows:

Raw materials

At the average cost of acquisition.

Finished goods or products and work-in-progress

Included cost of raw materials, labor, general manufacturing expenses and freight;

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale; and

Write-downs for slow-moving or obsolete inventories are recognized when deemed necessary by Management.


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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


2.5    Property, plant and equipment
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the following:
 
the cost of materials and direct labor;
 
any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use; and
 
capitalized borrowing costs

Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalized as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Any gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment (calculated as the difference between the net proceeds from disposal and the carrying amount of the item) is recognized in profit or loss.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis based on the useful life of each asset. The useful lives of fixed assets and average annual depreciation rates are as follows:
Property, plant and equipment
% Average annual depreciation
Range of annual depreciation

Buildings
 
7.39
%
 
1 to 57 years
Facilities
 
9.24
%
 
3 to 35 years
Machineries and equipment
 
11.45
%
 
1 to 24 years
Furniture and fixtures
 
11.25
%
 
3 to 16 years
Vehicles
 
17.22
%
 
5 to 10 years
Computers
 
20.50
%
 
2 to 6 years

When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced, the Company recognizes such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them accordingly.

Repairs and maintenance are directly recognized in the income statement when they take place.

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted if appropriate.

2.6    Intangible assets and Goodwill
Intangible assets are mainly comprised of software, licenses for use and goodwill.

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured at cost at their initial recognition. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is deemed to be the fair value on the date of acquisition. After the initial recognition intangible assets are presented at cost, less accumulated amortization and accumulated losses, if applicable.

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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested at least annually to ensure that the carrying amount does not exceed its fair value, individually or at the level of the cash-generating unit.

The Company assesses annually whether there are indications of impairment in its indefinite useful lived intangible assets. If these indicators are identified, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the assets. The recoverable amount of an asset or a group of assets is the greater of: (a) the fair value less estimated costs to sell it, and (b) its value in use. Value in use is the discounted cash flow (before taxes) from the continued use of the assets until the end of its useful life.

Regardless of the existence of indicators of loss of value, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least once a year.

When the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the impairment loss is recognized as an operating expense in the income statement.

Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their economic useful life and tested for impairment when there is indication of loss in value. The period and method of amortization of an intangible asset with definite life are reviewed on an annual basis. Changes in the estimated useful life or in the expected consumption of the future economic benefits of these assets are accounted as changes of accounting estimates. Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is recognized in the income statement in the category of expenses, according to the use of the intangible asset.

Gains and losses resulting from disposals of intangible assets are measured as the difference between the net values obtained from the sale and the book value of the asset, and are recognized in the income statement at the disposal of the asset.

2.7    Investments
The Company values its investment in a jointly controlled entity using the equity method.

After applying the equity method, the Company determines whether it is necessary to recognize additional loss of the recoverable value of the Company's investment in a jointly controlled entity. The Company determines, at each reporting date, if there is objective evidence that investment in any entity could have suffered from a loss from impairment. If so, the Company calculates the amount of loss on the impairment as the difference between the recoverable value of the entity and the book value and any impairment amount is recognized in the income statement.

2.8    Consolidation
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Company obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date when such control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. All related parties, transactions, income, expenses and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated.


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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


 
Ownership interest
Subsidiaries

2015

2014

 
 
 
Reluz Química Industrial Ltda.
100
%
100
%
Reluz Nordeste Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
100
%
100
%
MixMicro Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Químicos Ltda.
100
%
100
%
PDQ Investments Ltd. (1)
100
%
100
%

(1)Consolidated up to December 23, 2015. More details in Note 22

2.9    Financial instruments - Initial recognition and subsequent measurement

Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are classified as: a) financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and b) loans and receivables. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.

Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The Company's financial assets include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, accounts receivable - related parties and derivatives financial instruments.

Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as described below:

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term.

Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with net changes in fair value recognized in finance costs in the income statement.

Financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit and loss are designated at their initial recognition date and only if the criteria are satisfied.

Loans and receivables
The receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.


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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognized when:

The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;

The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a 'pass-through' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the Company's continuing involvement in the asset. In that case, the Company also recognizes an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.

Impairment of financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred 'loss event') and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated.

Evidence of impairment may include indications that the customers or a group of customers is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization and when observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified as liabilities at amortized cost.

The Company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.

All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value less, in the case of loans and financing, directly attributable transaction costs.


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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


The Company's financial liabilities include accounts payable, loans and financing, debentures, other accounts payable, accounts payable to related parties and derivative financial instruments.

Loans, financing and debentures
After initial recognition, interest bearing current and non-current term loans, financing and debentures are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR (effective interest rate) method. Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process.

Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included in finance costs in the income statement.

Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.

When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the financial results.

Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position if, and only if:

There is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts; and

There is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

There is no offsetting of the financial instruments for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Fair value of financial instruments
For financial instruments not traded in an active market, the fair value is determined using appropriate valuation techniques. Such techniques may include:

Using recent arm's length market transactions;

Reference to the current fair value of another instrument that is substantially the same;

A discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation models.

An analysis of fair values of financial instruments and further details as to how they are measured are provided in Note 15.

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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


2.10 Taxes

Current income tax
The income tax and social contribution tax of the current year are calculated based on tax rates of 15%, plus an additional 10% on the taxable income exceeding R$ 240 thousand (annual basis) for the income tax and 9% on the taxable income for the social contribution on net income, and consider the offsetting of tax losses carryforwards and social contribution negative base, limited to 30% of the taxable income.

The current income tax is recognized in the statement of income unless it is related to a business combination, or items directly recognized in shareholders’ equity or in other comprehensive income.

Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is generated by temporary differences on the reporting date between the taxable values of assets and liabilities and their book values. Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for all the temporary tax differences, except:

When the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, on the transaction date, does not affect the accounting profit or the taxable income; and

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, credit and tax losses carryforward, to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available for those temporary differences to be able to be compensated and that recoverable taxes and losses carryforward can be used - except in these cases:

(i)when the deferred income tax asset related to the deductible temporary difference is generated in the initial recognition of the asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination; and
(ii)on the transaction date, it does not affect the accounting profit or the taxable income.
The book value of the deferred income tax assets is reviewed on each reporting date, and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that taxable income will be available to enable all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be used. Reductions to deferred income tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it becomes probable that future taxable profits will enable the deferred income tax assets to be recovered. There is no expiration of tax losses carryforward although there is a limitation of 30% of the annual taxable income.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate that is expected to be applicable in the year in which the asset is expected to be recoverable or the liability settled, based on the tax rates (and tax law) that have been enacted on the reporting date.

Deferred income tax relating to items directly recognized in shareholders’ equity is also recognized in shareholders’ equity, and not in the income statement. Deferred income tax items are recognized in accordance with the transaction that originated the deferred income tax or directly in shareholders’ equity.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented net, if there is a legal or contractual right to offset the tax asset against the tax liability and the deferred income tax are related to the same tax entity and are subject to the same tax authority.


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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Other taxes
Revenues from sales are subject to taxation by State Value-Added Tax (“ICMS”), Services Tax (“ISS”), Social Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for the Social Integration Program (“PIS”) and Social Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Security Financing (“COFINS”) at rates prevailing in each region and are presented as deductions from sales in the income statement.

The amounts recoverable derived from non-cumulative ICMS, PIS and COFINS are deducted from cost of goods acquired.

Taxes recoverable or prepaid taxes are shown in current and noncurrent assets, in accordance with the estimated timing of their realization.

Sales taxes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales tax except:

(1)When the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services are not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the sales tax is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and
(2)Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of sales tax included. The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.
2.11    Employees benefit plan
The Company is co-sponsor of an employee benefit plan, which includes “Produquímica-NE Prev” and “Igarassu Prev”. These plans were assumed by the Company as a result of the acquisition of Igarassu Agro Industrial Ltda. in July 2007.

As co-sponsor of both the Produquímica-NE Prev and Igarassu Prev plans in the defined contribution modality (post-employment), which in total comprise 166 employees, the Company has no legal obligation if the administrator of the plan does not have sufficient assets for payment of the benefits obtained by the employees as a result of services rendered, except for the employees mentioned in the next paragraph. The contribution of Produquímica-NE Prev is equal to 50% of the employee’s contribution, which is limited to 3%, 4% or 5% of the employee’s monthly remuneration. The contribution of Igarassu Prev is equal to 100% of the employee’s contribution, which is limited to 1.5% of the employee’s monthly remuneration.

Within the Produquímica-NE Prev plan, there are 8 employees under a defined benefit modality. This modality was closed to new entrants since December 31, 1998. Actuarial losses for these employees that are retired under the defined benefit modality are recognized in the income statement in the period in which they occur. See details in Note 21.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


2.12    Related parties transactions
Transactions for purchases and sale of inputs and goods or products are made on conditions and for periods agreed between the parties, and when applicable eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

2.13    Determination of net revenues and cost of goods and products sold

(a)Revenues are recognized in the financial statements, net of taxes and discounts. Revenue from sales of goods or products are recognized when the amount of revenue is reliably measurable, the Company no longer has control over the goods or products sold or any other responsibility related to its ownership, the costs incurred or which will be incurred in relation to the transaction can be reliably measured, it is probable that the economic benefits will be received by the Company, and the risks and benefits of the goods or products have been fully transferred to the purchaser. Revenues are not recognized if their realization is uncertain.
(b)Cost of goods or products sold includes the cost of logistics operations managed or outsourced by the Company, comprising warehousing, handling and freight costs incurred until the availability of goods for sale. Transportation costs are included in the purchase costs when applicable.
2.14    Leases
Leasing contracts for which significant portions of the risks and rights of ownership are maintained by the lessor are classified as operating lease. The payments made in the contracts for operational leasing are reported in the income statement on a linear basis during the period of the leased contracts.

Finance leases which transfer to the Company substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalized at the beginning of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized in finance expenses in the income statement. A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset or over the period of the lease contract, whichever is lower. See details in Note 19.

2.15    Tax incentives
The Company adopts the procedure of recognizing tax incentives only when all the conditions established are complied with and the incentive will effectively be received. The corresponding amount is recorded in the income statement and, subsequently, when applicable, transferred from retained earnings to the Profit reserves - tax incentives account, to be used only for increase of the registered capital or for any absorption of accumulated losses. See Note 25.

2.16    Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors, believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised.

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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Estimates and assumptions
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.

Impairment of non-financial assets
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions in arm's length transactions of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model.

The cash flows are derived from the budget for the next five years and do not include restructuring activities, or significant future investments that will enhance the asset's performance of the cash generation unit being tested.

The recoverable amount is most sensitive to the discount rate used for the discounted cash flow model as well as the expected future cash-inflows and the growth rate used for extrapolation purposes.

Taxes
Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations, changes in tax laws, and the amount and timing of future taxable income. Given the wide range of international business relationships and the long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements, differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could require future adjustments to tax income and expense already recorded. The Company establishes provisions, based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities of the respective counties in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the respective Company's domicile.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred income tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Employees benefit plan
The cost of defined benefit pension modality is determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are based on the actuarial reports and reviewed at each reporting date.

The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables in Brazil. Future salary increases and pension increases are based on expected future inflation rates in Brazil. Further details about the assumptions used are given in Note 21.

a.    Environmental liabilities
The Company recognizes a provision for environmental liabilities, based on best estimates of potential costs of cleaning and recovery in known environmental locations. The Company has an internal team of environmental specialists to manage all the phases of its environmental programs, and uses third party specialists when necessary. Based upon their information and third party specialist reports, the internal environmental specialists make estimates of potential liabilities in those locations based on projected and known costs of recovery. This analysis requires the Company to make estimates, and changes in the facts and circumstances can result in changes in the environmental provision.

b.    Estimated useful life of non-current assets
The Company recognizes the depreciation of its non-current assets in accordance with their estimated useful economic lives, based on industry practices and prior experience.

Actual useful lives may, however, vary due to technological updating of a unit.

c.    Impairment test
Assets that have indefinite useful lives, such as goodwill, are not amortized, but tested annually for impairment. For the purpose of identifying the loss of economic value of the goodwill recorded, these assets are grouped at the lowest level for which cash flows can be identified (cash-generating units) and the allocation is made proportionately. Reductions of goodwill due to impairment are recognized in the income statement in the period in which they occur and cannot be reversed in subsequent periods, even if the conditions that caused the loss cease to exist.

d.    Provision for contingencies
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal obligation, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

The provisions are reviewed and adjusted to take into account changes in circumstances, such as the applicable statutes of limitation, conclusions of tax inspections, or additional exposures identified based on new subjects or court decisions.

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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



2.17    Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they are incurred.

2.18    Dividends
Dividends to the Company’s shareholders are recognized as a liability based on the minimum mandatory dividends established by the statutory law. Any additional amount is only recognized as a liability at the date on which such incremental dividends are approved by the Company’s shareholders.

2.19    Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive financial instrument, therefore, diluted earnings per share and basic earnings per share are the same.

2.20    New IFRS issued not yet effective
Standards issued but not yet effective up to the reporting date are listed below. This listing of standards and interpretation issued are those that the Company reasonably expects to have an impact on disclosures, financial position or performance when applied at a future date. The Company intends to adopt these standards when become effective.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement
IFRS 9, published in July 2014, replacing the existing guidance in IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement). IFRS 9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments, including a new model of expected credit loss for the calculation of the impairment of financial assets, and new requirements for hedge accounting. The standard retains the existing guidance on the recognition and derecognition of financial instruments in IAS 39.

IFRS 9 is effective to the years beginning on or after 1st January 2018 with earlier adoption allowed. The Company is evaluating the effects that IFRS 9 will have on its financial statements and disclosures.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
IFRS 15 requires an entity to recognize the revenue amount reflecting the charge which it expects to receive in return of the possession of these goods or services. This new standard will replace most of the orientation detailed over the revenue recognizing that currently exists in IFRS and US. GAAP when the new standard is adopted. The new standard is applicable as from or after 1st January 2018, with earlier adoption allowed by IFRS. The standard may be adopted retrospectively, using a cumulative effects approach. The Company is appraising the effects that IFRS 15 may produce in the financial statements and its disclosures. The Company still hasn’t chosen the transition method for the new standard and neither has determined the effects of the new standard in the current financial statements.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


IFRS 16 leases
IFRS 16 requires an entity to recognize that most of the leases in which the Company is a lessee should be recognized on the balance sheet. The new standard is effective on or after January 1, 2019 and will replace IAS 17- leases, with earlier application permitted.

Additionally, it is not expected that the following new standards or changes will have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements:

Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization (Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization) (changes of CPC 27 / IAS 16 and CPC 04 / IAS 38)
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 - various standards
Investment Entities: Consolidation Exception (Investment Entities: Consolidation Exception) (CPC Changes 36 / IFRS 10, CPC 45 / IFRS 12 and CPC 18 / IAS 28)
The Accounting Pronouncements Committee has not yet issued accounting pronouncements or changes in existing pronouncements corresponding to all new IFRS. Therefore, the early adoption of these IFRS is not permitted for entities that publish their financial statements in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil.

3    Consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements include Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A., its subsidiaries in which the Company holds majority equity interest, and holdings in entities in which the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary, or holder of the principal risks and benefits.

Reluz Química Industrial Ltda.: located in the city of Suzano, this subsidiary is focused on the production of poly aluminum chloride, primarily sold to water treatment companies.

Reluz Nordeste Indústria e Comércio Ltda.: located in Northeast of Brazil, this subsidiary manufactures and sells goods or products of the chemical solutions segment, mainly water treatment.

MixMicro Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Químicos Ltda.: this company focuses on the soil nutrients market and was acquired in May 2008.

PDQ Investments Ltd: an exempt Company incorporated in Bermuda on January 3, 2013, focuses on investments and financial transactions

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Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



4    Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Cash
 
23,364

18

Current accounts in banks (denominated in Brazilian Reais)
 
2,803

14,058

Current accounts in banks (denominated in US Dollar)
 
17,201

38,550

Current accounts in banks (denominated in GBP)
 
299

296

Short term investments
 
425,643

75,669

 
 
 
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
 
469,310

128,591


The short-term investments are promptly convertible into a known amount of cash, and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value, with remuneration varying between 99.5% to 101.2% of the CDI (Interbank interest rate on December 31, 2015 and 99% to 112.50% of the CDI rate on December 31, 2014).

4.1    Marketable securities

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Investment funds (denominated in Brazilian Reais)
 
3,413

58,747

Fixed income funds (denominated in Brazilian Reais)
 
-

28,093

Bonds (denominated in US Dollar)
 
9,041

29,762

Bonds (denominated in GBP)
 
-

3,978

Short term investments
 
-

37,711

 
 
 
 
Total marketable securities
 
12,454

158,291


Investments in securities are denominated in the currency as identified above, traded in the national and international market and measured at fair value through profit or loss.

The balance of investment funds on December 31, 2015 is measured at fair value considering the profitability of shares on the record date.

The return on fixed income funds was equivalent to 102.7% of CDI at December 31, 2014.

Investments in bonds at December 31, 2015 included: a) Petroleos de Venezuela SA; b) Petrobras Global Finance BV and December 31, 2014 included: a) CMA CGM SA, b) Petroleos de Venezuela SA, c) Republic of Belarus, d) Marfrig Overseas LTD, e) BES Investimento do Brazil, f) Grupo Pousadas SA, g) Penney JC Corp Inc., h) Biz Fin PLC, i) ICA Sociedad SR Unsecured, j) LBG Capital PLC ISIN 77 and k) LBG Capital PLC ISIN 79, denominated in foreign currencies are traded in the international market and measured at fair value through profit or loss. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of the securities.

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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



5    Trade accounts receivable, net

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Domestic
 
237,249

146,808

Related parties (see Note 18)
 
56

103

Foreign
 
6,226

2,715

 
 
243,531

149,626

 
 
 
 
Present value adjustment
 
(2,059
)
(837
)
(-) Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(19,226
)
(20,705
)
 
 
 
 
Total trade accounts receivable
 
222,246

128,084

 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable, current
 
222,246

127,485

Trade accounts receivable, non-current
 
-

599

The credit risk of trade accounts receivable comes from the possibility of the Company not receiving amounts arising from sales operations. To mitigate this risk, the Company adopts a detailed analysis of the financial position of customers, establishment of credit limits, and permanent monitoring of each receivable balance. The allowance for doubtful accounts has been calculated based on the analysis of risks of the receivables, including the history of losses, the individual situation of the customers, the situation of the economic group to which they belong, the real guarantees for the receivables, and the assessment of legal consultants, and is considered to be sufficient to cover any losses on the amounts receivable.

The breakdown of trade accounts receivable by due date is as follows:

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Current
 
191,360

110,581

 
 
 
 
Past due:
 
52,171

39,045

Up to 30 days
 
13,750

6,208

31 to 60 days
 
4,885

2,487

61 to 90 days
 
1,519

387

91 to 120 days
 
2,994

2,879

121 to 180 days
 
2,420

1,915

181 to 360 days
 
5,133

5,285

Over 361 days
 
21,471

19,884

 
 
 
 
Total current and past due
 
243,531

149,626



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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


The balance of trade allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1st, 2014 (unaudited)
(19,546
)
Bad debt expense (unaudited)
(1,956
)
Write-offs (unaudited)
797

 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014 (unaudited)
(20,705
)
Bad debt expense
(3,711
)
Write-offs
5,190

 
 
Balance at December 31, 2015
(19,226
)

6    Inventories, net

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Finished goods
 
73,270

45,478

Work-in-progress
 
39,197

34,481

Raw materials
 
51,835

52,447

Consumption materials
 
5,613

4,824

Packaging
 
7,397

6,173

Allowance for slow-moving or obsolescence
 
(4,455
)
(4,315
)
 
 
 
 
Total inventories
 
172,857

139,088


The following table shows the changes in the allowance for obsolescence and slow moving goods:

Balance at January 1st, 2014 (unaudited)
(8,305
)
 
 
Utilization (unaudited) (1)
3,661

Reversals (unaudited)
329

 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014 (unaudited)
(4,315
)
 
 
Utilization (1)
820

Inventory write-downs
(960
)
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2015
(4,455
)

(1)The utilizations of provision were mainly due to the consumption of the provisioned inventories in the production during the last years.
The allowance for obsolescence and slow moving inventory is recognized:

(i)    For 100% of items that have not had consumption in the last year, and;

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


(ii)    For 100% for any excess in quantity of two years of inventory, considering the historical consumption data.
The allowance is reversed as and when the goods or products are consumed or sold.

7    Recoverable taxes
 
December 31
 
2015


2014

 
 
(unaudited)

ICMS (local state value added tax on sale and services)
917

10,881

ICMS (local state value added tax on sale and services) - PP&E
5,368

5,878

Contribution to Social Security - COFINS
8,075

14,741

Social Integration Program - PIS
1,923

3,489

Excise tax - IPI
4,742

3,461

Income tax withheld at source - IRRF
2,113

2,738

Others
640

548

 
 
 
Total recoverable taxes
23,778

41,736

 
 
 
Total recoverable taxes - Current
14,904

30,017

 
 
 
Total recoverable taxes - Non-current
8,874

11,719


8    Income tax - current and deferred

a.Reconciliation of effective tax rate:
 
 
Year ended December 31
 
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Loss before income tax
 
(71,612
)
(41,752
)
Nominal rates
 
34
%
34
%
Income tax and social contribution tax expense at nominal rates
 
24,349

14,196

Adjustment of taxes relating to:
 
 
 
Tax incentives (1)
 
41

120

 
 
 
 
Deferred income tax from prior year
 
(206
)
1,103

Derivative losses (permanent)
 
(1,625
)
(18
)
Other
 
(3,482
)
(991
)
 
 
 
 
Income tax in profit and loss account
 
19,077

14,410

Current
 
(1,377
)
(1,467
)
Deferred
 
20,454

15,877

Effective rate
 
27
%
35
%

(1)See more details regarding the tax incentives in Note 25.

The differences between the accounting and tax bases of assets and liabilities were recognized as temporary differences for the purposes of accounting for deferred income tax, fully recognized in the statement of income.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014



b.Deferred income tax assets
Following the breakdown of the deferred income tax assets:
 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Tax loss carry-forwards - Income tax
 
57,737

53,310

Temporary differences:
 
 
 
Provision for obsolescence and slow moving inventories
 
1,515

1,637

Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts
 
5,324

4,356

Provision for contingencies
 
3,261

3,259

Provision for variable remuneration
 
624

-

Present value adjustment effect
 
252

269

Other current financial (assets)/liabilities
 
(1,763
)
7,528

Foreign exchange variation
 
48,440

26,461

Other temporary differences
 
7,485

5,598

Asset valuation adjustment (PP&E deemed cost)
 
(28,926
)
(29,816
)
Intangible assets
 
-

(247
)
Goodwill tax amortization
 
(9,750
)
(9,750
)
 
 
 
 
Total deferred income tax asset from tax loss carry-forwards and temporary differences
 
84,199

62,605

 
 
 
 
Details by Companies
 
 
 
Produquímica
 
80,810

58,959

Reluz Química
 
328

77

Reluz Nordeste
 
3,061

3,569

 
 
84,199

62,605


c.Deferred income tax liabilities
 
December 31
 
2015


2014

Income tax and social contribution
 
(unaudited)

Tax loss carry forward - Income tax
(813
)
(919
)
Temporary differences:
 
 
Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts
(25
)
(25
)
Provision for contingencies
(23
)
(23
)
Present value adjustment effect
(44
)
(16
)
 
 
 
 
(905
)
(983
)
Asset valuation adjustment (PP&E deemed cost)
4,800

4,878

Difference between tax and accounting depreciation rates
86

74

Goodwill tax amortization
5,792

4,974

Total
9,773

8,943

 
 
 
Details by Companies
 
 
Mix Micro
9,773

8,943


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December 31, 2015 and 2014



Tax losses carry-forwards are supported by projections of taxable income based on technical feasibility studies, prepared by management and submitted annually to the Board of Directors.

These studies take into account the profitability history of the Company and its subsidiaries and the outlook for the level of profitability being maintained in the future, making it possible to estimate recovery of the credits in a period not exceeding five years.
 
9    Investments
The composition of investments at December 31, 2015 and 2014 is a follows:

 
2015
 
Ownership %
Stockholders’ equity
Investment ownership
Net income

Equity
accounting
gain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
50
34,411
17,206
11,526
5,763

 
2014 (unaudited)
 

Ownership %
Stockholders’ equity
Investment ownership
Net income (loss)

Equity
accounting gain/(loss)

Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
50
36,885
18,442
5,328
2,664

10    Property, plant and equipment, net

 
December 31
 

2015
 
Cost


Accumulated Depreciation

Net Value


Land
70,171

-

70,171

Buildings and facilities
278,901

(70,109
)
208,792

Machinery and equipment
191,982

(93,893
)
98,089

Furniture and fixtures
3,301

(1,743
)
1,558

Vehicles
2,156

(1,411
)
745

Computers
2,832

(2,264
)
568

Construction in progress
26,130

-

26,130

Others
1,383

(289
)
1,094

Supplier advances
267

-

267

 
 
 
 
Total
577,123

(169,709
)
407,414





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December 31, 2015 and 2014


 
December 31
 

2014 (unaudited)
 
Cost
Accumulated Depreciation
Net value

Land
66,744
-
66,744
Buildings and facilities
273,657
(51,231)
222,426
Machinery and equipment
184,524
(77,660)
106,864
Furniture and fixtures
3,174
(1,429)
1,745
Vehicles
2,301
(1,233)
1,068
Computers
2,758
(1,986)
772
Construction in progress
14,134
-
14,134
Aircraft
3,600
(600)
3,000
Others
1,376
(149)
1,227
Supplier advances
3,880
-
3,880
 
 
 
 
Total
556,148
(134,288)
421,860

Summary of movement in PP&E from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015

Cost:
2014 (unaudited)
Additions
Exchange Rate
Transfers
Disposals and sales
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
66,744
3,427
-
-
-
70,171
Buildings and facilities
273,657
-
-
5,313
(69)
278,901
Machinery and equipment
184,524
16
-
7,945
(503)
191,982
Furniture and fixtures
3,174
-
-
130
(3)
3,301
Vehicles
2,301
-
-
-
(145)
2,156
Computers
2,758
-
-
81
(7)
2,832
Construction in progress (1)
14,134
23,583
-
(11,587)
-
26,130
Aircraft
3,600
-
-
1,038
(4,638)
-
Others
1,376
-
-
7
-
1,383
Supplier advances
3,880
269
(740)
(3,142)
-
267
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
556,148
27,295
(740)
(215)
(5,365)
577,123

Depreciation:
2014
(unaudited)
Depreciation
Disposals and sales
2015
 
 
 
 
 
Buildings and facilities
(51,231)
(18,892)
14
(70,109)
Machinery and equipment
(77,660)
(16,641)
408
(93,893)
Furniture and fixtures
(1,429)
(315)
1
(1,743)
Vehicles
(1,233)
(277)
99
(1,411)
Computers
(1,986)
(284)
6
(2,264)
Aircraft
(600)
(275)
875
-
Others
(149)
(140)
-
(289)
 
 
 
 
 
Total
(134,288)
(36,824)
1,403
(169,709)
(1)    Major investments in progress in Igarassu and Mauá units.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


    The depreciation and amortization are allocated to the production cost, selling expenses and administrative expenses according to the allocation of the assets and their respective use.
    Capitalization of interest and financial charges: The Company adopts capitalization of interest and financing charges incurred in its projects, calculated by the CDI + 1.5% spread. The amount of borrowing costs capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was R$ 763 and R$ 7,135, respectively.
11    Intangible assets, net
 
December 31
 

2015
 
Cost

Accumulated Amortization
Net Value
 
 
 
 
Goodwill - Igarassu
26,779
-
26,779
Goodwill - MixMicro
19,238
-
19,238
Software and software use licenses
9,854
(6,293)
3,561
Long term supply contract - Igarassu - Nordesclor (1)
6,397
(6,397)
-
Other intangible assets
258
-
258
 
 
 
 
Total
62,526
(12,690)
49,836

 
December 31


2014 (unaudited)


Cost

Accumulated Amortization
Net value
 
 
 
 
Goodwill - Igarassu
26,779
-
26,779
Goodwill - MixMicro
19,238
-
19,238
Software and software use licenses
8,837
(4,944)
3,893
Long term supply contract - Igarassu - Nordesclor (1)
6,397
(5,670)
727
Other intangible assets
661
-
661
 
 
 
 
Total
61,912
(10,614)
51,298

Summary of movement in intangible assets and goodwill from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015

Cost:
2014
(unaudited)

Additions


Transfers


2015

 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill - Igarassu
26,779

-

-

26,779

Goodwill - MixMicro
19,238

-

-

19,238

Software and software use licenses
8,837

-

1,017

9,854

Long term supply contract - Igarassu - Nordesclor (1)
6,397

-

-

6,397

Other intangible assets
661

399

(802
)
258

 
 
 
 
 
Total
61,912

399

215

62,526


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December 31, 2015 and 2014


Amortization:
2014
(unaudited)

Additions


2015

 
 
 
 
Software and software use licenses
(4,944
)
(1,349
)
(6,293
)
Long term supply contract - Igarassu - Nordesclor (1)
(5,670
)
(727
)
(6,397
)
 
 
 
 
Total
(10,614
)
(2,076
)
(12,690
)

The following average annual rates and useful life are used for calculation of amortization:
Intangible assets
% average annual amortization
Useful life
Software and software use licenses
 
20.30
%
 
3 to 7 years
Long term supply contract - Igarassu - Nordesclor (1)
 
11.88
%
 
-

(1)    An intangible asset with a finite useful life relating to a contract for long-term product supply by Igarassu Agro Industrial Ltda., now the Igarassu branch, with recognition based on the future cash flows discounted to present value as of the date of acquisition of this subsidiary by the Company (contract in force until December 28, 2015). The balance was R$ 727 at December 31, 2014 (unaudited).
a.Impairment test of goodwill and intangibles assets
The Company calculated on December 31, 2015 the recoverable amount of goodwill arising from past acquisitions to determine whether there were changes in the value of these assets arising from events or changes in the economic, operating and technological circumstances that might indicate impairment for all Cash Generating Units (“CGU”). The Company’s goodwill is allocated in the CGU’s of Igarassu and Maua plants.

The Company assesses annually whether there are indications of impairment in its long lived assets. If these indicators are identified, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the assets. The recoverable amount of an asset or a group of assets is the greater of: (a) the fair value less estimated costs to sell it, and (b) its value in use. Value in use is the discounted cash flow (before taxes) from the continued use of the assets until the end of its useful life.

Tests for impairment are made at least once a year for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, regardless of the existence of indicators of loss of value.

The process of determination of the value in use involves the use of assumptions, judgments and estimates on cash flows, such as rates of growth of revenues, costs and expenses, estimates of future investments/capital expenditure and working capital, and discount rates. The assumptions on growth forecasts, cash flows, and future cash flows are based on the Company’s business plan, approved by management, and also on comparable market data, and represent management’s best estimate of the economic conditions that will exist during the economic life of the various cash-generating units, a group of assets that generate cash flows.

Future cash flows were discounted based on the rate representing the cost of capital. The estimated future cash flows were discounted at a discount rate of 17.6% per year, for each cash-generating unit analyzed.
 
In a manner consistent with the economic valuation techniques, the assessment of value in use is made for a period of five years, after which perpetuity of the assumptions is assumed, in view of the capacity for continuity of the business activities for an indeterminate period.


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December 31, 2015 and 2014


The principal assumptions used in the estimate of value in use are:

Revenues - Revenues were projected between 2016 and 2020 in according to the National Consumer Price Index, or IPCA (Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo).
Costs operating and expenses - Were projected in line with the Company’s historic performance, and in line with the historic growth of revenues.
Capital investments - The capital expenditure was estimated taking into account the need for investments to sustain the projected growth of revenues specifically for each cash-generating unit, in accordance with the Company’s strategic plan.
The key assumptions were based on the Company’s historic performance and on macroeconomic assumptions that are reasonable and grounded on projections of the financial market, and approved by the Company’s management.

The test of impairment of the Company’s intangible assets, held annually, did not result in a need to recognize any loss in the year ended December 31, 2015, since the estimated market value is higher than the net book value on the date of the valuation.

12    Suppliers

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015

2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Domestic
 
51,956

26,828

Foreign
 
48,588

8,818

Related parties (see Note 18)
 
2,794

1,449

 
 
 
 
 
 
103,338

37,095

 
 
 
 
Adjustment to present value
 
(1,191
)
-

 
 
 
 
Total
 
102,148

37,095


The balance of foreign suppliers refers mostly to amounts denominated in US dollars.

a.Assignment of credit by suppliers

 
2015
 
 
Domestic
8,820
 
 
Total
8,820

Some vendors have the option to assign the Company's accounts payable, without recourse to financial institutions. In this situation, the supplier may have a reduction of their costs, as the financial institution takes into account the buyer's credit risk.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


At December 31, 2015, the discount rate for our national suppliers with financial institutions was 1.42% p.m.

13    Loans and financing
 
 
 
 
December 31
Details
Annual financing cost
Maturities
 
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
Denominated in BRL
 
 
 
99,740
123,388
 
 
 
 
 
 
Export Financing
100% CDI + 2.98% to 3.06% p.a. 122% CDI and 13.86% p.a.
04/03/17 to 12/07/17
 
67,751
85,922
Financing of Machinery and Equipment
3% to 8.50% p.a.
06/15/16 to 04/15/20
 
15,197
21,072
Finep
4% p.a.
11/15/23
 
12,952
12,950
Costumers financing
12.79% p.a.
01/01/16 to 09/30/16
 
4,377
3,680
Financings fees
 
 
 
(537)
(236)

Denominated in US Dollars
 
 
 
454,646
305,133
Export Financing
Libor + 1.65% p.a. to 4.42% p.a. and 1.82% to 7.00% p.a.
02/04/16 to 10/02/17
 
229,771
195,766
Working Capital
Libor + 0.85% to 3% p.a. and 1.22 to 2.3% p.a.
02/04/16 to 06/09/17
 
228,608
112,989
Financings fees
 
 
 
(3,733)
(3,622)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
554,386
428,521
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
 
275,748
190,547
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-current liabilities
 
 
 
278,638
237,974

The timetable for paying the non-current portion of the loans and financing at December 31, 2015 is the following:
 
 
 
 
01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
260,080

01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018
5,534

01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019
4,941

01/01/2020 to 12/31/2020
2,083

01/01/2021 to 11/15/2023
6,000

 
 
Total
278,638


a.Guarantees

(i)    The loans are guaranteed by surety from shareholders;
(ii)    Financing of machinery and equipment are guaranteed by the assets financed. A credit letter on behalf of Banco do Nordeste S.A., in the amount of R$ 3,596 was issued to guarantee the expansion of the Reluz Nordeste Plant.
b.Covenants
The Company must comply with certain debt covenants, calculated based on the annual financial statements, as follows:

(i)    Consolidated net debt limited to 2.0 times shareholders’ equity.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


(ii)    Consolidated net debt limited to 3.5 times annual EBITDA.
(iii)    Current liquidity index greater than or equal to 1.5 times (current assets/ current liabilities).
EBITDA: Net income plus income taxes, financial result and depreciation and amortization.

At December 31, 2015 the Company was in compliance with all contract covenants.
 
14    Debentures
The Company has settled on January 7, 2016 100% of the issued debentures, which was also detailed in Note 28 - Subsequent events.
Details
Annual financing cost
Maturities
2015
2014
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
Debentures
123% to 125% CDI
10/30/15 to 10/30/18
329,414
407,366
(-) Financings fees
 
 
(1,918)
(2,773)
 
 
 
 
 
Total debentures
 
 
327,496
404,593
 
 
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
137,808
88,638
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-current liabilities
 
 
189,688
315,955

The amount classified in non-current liabilities on December 31, 2015 has the following maturity timetable:
01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
126,399
01/01/2018 to 10/30/2018
63,289
 
 
 
189,688
 
(i)    Series: Single
Class and Convertibility: not convertible into shares issued by the Company.
Main: R$ 95,000.
Type: unsecured
Issue Date: May 26, 2014
Term and Maturity: forty (48) months, thus maturing on May 28, 2018;
Remuneration: daily average rate of one-day DI - Interbank Deposits, known as “over extra group,” expressed as annual percentage, based on a year of 252 days, calculated and disclosed by CETIP - Clearing House for the Custody and Financial Settlement of Securities, plus an annual spread of 23% applied on the DI rate of the principal or 123% of CDI, due semi-annually as of the issue date, in April and October of each year;
Amortization: to be amortized over seven (7) semi-annual installments in the months of May and November, according to the table below:

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


Amortization date
Amortization proportion of debenture

 
 
May 26, 2015
14.28
%
November 26, 2015
14.28
%
May 26, 2016
14.28
%
November 26, 2016
14.28
%
May 26, 2017
14.28
%
November 26, 2017
14.28
%
May 26, 2018
Unitary nominal value


Guarantee: Guarantee of the shareholders.
Optional Early Redemption: at any time from the date of issue, the Company may fully redeem the debentures in advance by paying (i) the Face Unit Value plus Remuneration, calculated on a “pro rata temporis” basis, as of the issue date or the last date of payment of the Remuneration, where applicable, until the date of its effective payment; and (ii) reimbursement of a premium according to the table below:
Period
% of premium

From 05/26/2014 to 05/25/2015
1.00
%
From 05/26/2015 to 05/25/2016
0.80
%
From 05/26/2016 to 05/25/2017
0.60
%
From 05/26/2017 to 05/25/2018
0.35
%

(ii)    Series: Single
Class and Convertibility: not convertible into shares issued by the Company.
Main: R$ 150,000.
Type: unsecured
Issue Date: October 30, 2013
Term and Maturity: sixty (60) months, thus maturing on October 30, 2018;
Remuneration: daily average rate of one-day DI - Interbank Deposits, known as “over extra group,” expressed as annual percentage, based on a year of 252 days, calculated and disclosed by CETIP - Clearing House for the Custody and Financial Settlement of Securities, plus an annual spread of 23% applied on the DI rate of the principal or 123% of CDI, due semi-annually as of the issue date, in April and October of each year;
Amortization: to be amortized in three (3) annual installments: October 30, 2016, October 30, 2017, and October 30, 2018. On each amortization payment date, 5,000 debentures will be paid.
Guarantee: Guarantee of the shareholders.
Optional Early Redemption: as of the 24th month after the issue date, the Company may fully redeem the debentures in advance by paying (i) the Face Unit Value plus Remuneration, calculated on a

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


“pro rata temporis” basis, as of the issue date or the last date of payment of the Remuneration, where applicable, until the date of its effective payment; and (ii) reimbursement of a premium according to the table below:
Period
% of premium

From 11/01/2015 to 10/30/2016
1.00
%
From 11/01/2016 to 10/30/2017
0.60
%
From 11/01/2017 to 10/30/2018
0.35
%

(iii)    Series: Single
Class and Convertibility: not convertible into shares issued by the Company.
Main: R$ 150,000.
Type: unsecured
Issue Date: August 15, 2012
Term and Maturity: sixty (60) months, thus maturing on August 15, 2017;
Remuneration: daily average rate of one-day DI - Interbank Deposits, known as “over extra group,” expressed as annual percentage, based on a year of 252 days, calculated and disclosed by CETIP - Clearing House for the Custody and Financial Settlement of Securities, plus an annual spread of 25% applied on the DI rate of the principal or 125% of CDI, due semi-annually as of the issue date, in February and August of each year;
Amortization: to be amortized in three (3) annual installments: August 15, 2015, August 15, 2016, and August 15, 2017. On each amortization payment date, 5,000 debentures will be paid.
Guarantee: Guarantee of the shareholders.
Optional Early Redemption: as of the 24th month after the issue date, the Company may fully redeem the debentures in advance by paying (i) the Face Unit Value plus Remuneration, calculated on a “pro rata temporis” basis, as of the issue date or the last date of payment of the Remuneration, where applicable, until the date of its effective payment; and (ii) reimbursement of a premium according to the table below:
Period
% of premium

From 08/16/2014 to 08/15/2015
1.20
%
From 08/16/2015 to 08/15/2016
0.75
%
From 08/16/2016 to 08/15/2017
0.40
%


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December 31, 2015 and 2014


15    Financial instruments

a.General considerations
The Company maintains transactions with financial instruments, the risks of which are administered through strategies of financial positions and systems for control of limits of exposure to them. All the transactions are fully recognized in the accounts, and are restricted to the instruments listed below:

Cash and cash equivalents: Presented with comments in Note 4.
Marketable securities: Presented with comments in Note 4.1.
Trade accounts receivable: Presented with comments in Note 5.
Loans and financing: Presented with comments in Note 13.
Debentures: Presented with comments in Note 14.
b.Risk factors that could affect the Company’s business

Merchandise price risk
This risk is related to the possibility of variations in the price of the goods or products that the Company sells or in the price of the raw materials and other inputs used in the production process.

Due to operating also with commodities, the Company’s net sales revenues and cost of goods or products sold might be affected by changes in international prices of the commodities in which the Company operates. To minimize this risk, the Company monitors variations in prices in the Brazilian and international markets.

The effect of the variation in merchandise prices is directly related to market variations. These are analyzed also taking into account variation in the foreign exchange rate.

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash, cash equivalents or other financial assets. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

The Company uses activity-based costing to cost its products and services, which assists it in monitoring cash flow requirements and optimizing its cash return on investments.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


The following are the contractual maturities, including the contractual interest obligations, of financial liabilities:
 
 
 

December 31, 2015
Non derivative financial liabilities
Carrying

Contractual


1 - 12

1 - 2

2 - 4

More than

 
value

cash flow

months

years

years

4 years

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Suppliers
102,148

102,148

102,148

-

-

-

Assignment of credit by suppliers
8,820

8,820

8,820

 
 
 
Loans and financing
554,386

852,701

432,294

403,760

7,625

9,022

Debentures
327,496

514,688

224,708

198,124

91,856

-

Obligations under finance leases
21,547

36,551

2,519

2,628

5,534

25,870

Other accounts payable
34,643

34,807

34,427

-

-

380

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
1,049,204

1,549,715

804,916

604,512

105,015

35,272


Interest rate risk
This risk arises from the possibility of the Company suffering losses (or making gains) due to variations in the interest rates that are applied to its liabilities, and to funds raised from, or invested in, the market. To minimize possible effects of variations in interest rates, the Company adopts a policy of diversification, alternating, in the contracts that it makes, between fixed and variable rates (such as Libor and the CDI), with periodic renegotiation of its contracts, to adapt them to the market.

 
 
Effect on the consolidated financial statements of
December 31, 2015 -
Description
Risk

Probable
scenario 10%
Possible
scenario 25%
Remote
scenario 50%
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and financing
Change in interest rate
1,216
3,040
6,080
Debentures
Change in interest rate
5,759
14,398
28,797
Cash and cash equivalents
Change in interest rate
(5,734)
(14,337)
(28,674)
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
1,241
3,101
6,203

Exchange rate risk
This risk relates to the possibility of changes in foreign exchange rates affecting the financial expense (or income) and the liability (or asset) balance of contracts that have a foreign currency as index, apart from trade accounts receivable from sale of goods and products exported from Brazil, as one mean of protection against adverse foreign exchange variations.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


 
 
Effect on the consolidated financial statements of
December 31, 2015 -
Description
Risk
Probable scenario 10%

Possible scenario 25%
Remote scenario 50%
Cash and cash equivalents
Change in exchange rate

(6,833)
(17,084)
(34,167)
Marketable securities
Change in exchange rate
(904)
(2,260)
(4,521)
Prepayments
Change in exchange rate
(219)
(548)
(1,096)
Trade accounts receivable
Change in exchange rate
(623)
(1,556)
(3,113)
Derivative
Change in exchange rate
(47,396)
(118,490)
(236,981)
Loans and financing
Change in exchange rate
45,465
113,662
227,323
Trade accounts payable
Change in exchange rate
4,859
12,147
24,294
Commissions payable
Change in exchange rate
615
1,537
3,074
Advances from customers
Change in exchange rate
5
13
26
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
(5,032)
(12,580)
(25,160)

Credit risk
This arises from the possibility of the Company not receiving amounts arising from sales, or credits held with financial institutions generated by financial investment transactions. To attenuate this risk the Company adopts as a practice detailed analysis of the financial position of its customers, establishment of a credit limit and permanent monitoring of their debt balances, and also requires guarantees, principally promissory notes (for customers which the Company assesses as being of greater risk). In relation to financial investments, the Company only makes investments in institutions with low credit risk as assessed by rating agencies.

Further, it allocates a maximum limit for the financial investment balance to each institution, which is decided by the Credit Committee.

The Company believes that its accounting policy of making allowance for doubtful accounts and its procedures for management of risk described above adequately cover its credit risk.
 
 
December 31
 
 

2015

2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents
 
469,310

128,591

Marketable securities
 
12,454

158,291

Trade accounts receivable
 
243,531

149,626

Accounts receivable - related parties
 
98

5,031

Other accounts receivable
 
500

1,119

Dividends receivable
 
7,000

4,000

 
 
 
 
Total
 
732,893

446,658

 
 
 
 
Receivables due date:
 
 
 
 
 
2015

2014

Current
 
198,958

120,731

Overdue - See Note 5
 
52,171

39,045

 
 
 
 
Total
 
251,129

159,776



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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Capital management risk
This risk is linked to the Company’s choice of its financing structure for its transactions - i.e. the ratio between financial debt and own capital, being shareholders’ equity, retained earnings and profit reserves - based on internal policies and benchmarks. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include WACC (weighted average cost of capital), Net debt/EBITDA, Interest coverage index, the ratio of net debt to shareholders’ equity and current liquidity ratio. Total debt comprises short and long term debt. The Company may change its capital structure, in accordance with economic/financial conditions, aiming to optimize its financial leverage and its debt management. At the same time, the Company seeks to improve its return on capital employed (ROCE) through implementation of a management of working capital and an efficient program of investments in property, plant and equipment.

Accounting classifications

Fair values
Set out below is a comparison of the carrying amounts and fair value of the Company's financial instruments of the financial statements.
 

December 31, 2015
 
Fair value through profit or loss
Loans and receivable
Liabilities at amortized cost
Total carrying amount
Total fair value Level 2
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
425,643
43,667
-
469,310
469,310
Marketable securities
12,454
-
-
12,454
12,454
Trade accounts receivable
-
222,246
-
222,246
222,246
Accounts receivable - related parties
-
98
-
98
98
Other accounts receivable
-
500
-
500
500
Dividends receivable
-
7,000
-
7,000
7,000
Derivatives
5,185
-
-
5,185
5,185
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
443,282
273,511
-
716,793
716,793
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and financing
-
-
554,386
554,386
554,386
Debentures
-
-
327,496
327,496
327,496
Suppliers
-
-
102,148
102,148
102,148
Assignment of credits by Suppliers

-
-
8,820
8,820
8,820
Other accounts payable
-
-
34,807
34,807
34,807
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
-
-
1,027,657
1,027,657
1,027,657


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


 

December 31, 2014 (unaudited)
 
Fair value through profit or loss
Loans and receivable

Liabilities at amortized cost
Total carrying amount
Total fair value
Level 2
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
75,669
52,922
-
128,591
128,591
Marketable securities
158,291
-
-
158,291
158,291
Trade accounts receivable
-
128,084
-
128,084
128,084
Accounts receivable - related parties
-
5,031
-
5,031
5,031
Other accounts receivable
-
1,119
-
1,119
1,119
Dividends receivable
-
4,000
-
4,000
4,000

Total
233,960
191,156
-
425,116
425,116
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and financing
-
-
428,521
428,521
428,521
Debentures
-
-
404,593
404,593
404,593
Suppliers
-
-
37,095
37,095
37,095
Other accounts payable
-
-
14,721
14,721
14,721
Derivatives
22,141
-
-
22,141
22,141

Total
22,141
-
884,930
907,071
907,071

Derivatives

 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
Description
Original index/ rate
SWAP/ Term
Maturity date
Notional

Fair value
Level 2
Gain/(loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SWAP
 Libor+ 4.15% p.a.
6,01% p.a.
July 2017
26,345
(246)
(246)
SWAP
 Libor + 4% p.a.
5,86% p.a.
July 2017
10,157
(95)
(95)
SWAP
 Libor + 4% p.a.
5,86% p.a.
July 2017
19,094
(178)
(178)
SWAP
 Libor + 3.5% p.a.
5,36% p.a.
July 2017
10,244
(96)
(96)
SWAP
118% CDI
1,63% p.a.
April 2016
20,654
(170)
(170)
SWAP
123,26% CDI
6,22% p.a.
February 2017
50,980
449
449
SWAP
100% CDI
2,25% p.a.
July 2017
8,486
201
201
SWAP
100% CDI
2,80% p.a.
July 2017
15,954
379
379
SWAP
100% CDI
2,80% p.a.
July 2017
8,567
203
203
SWAP
95,5% CDI
1,65% p.a.
October 2017
66,092
890
890
SWAP
110,7% CDI
2,84% p.a.
Abril 2016
56,232
1,354
1,354
SWAP
100% + 2,1%
4,15% p.a.
July 2017
22,193
466
466
SWAP
97,8% CDI
1,55% p.a.
April 2016
88,885
2,069
2,069
SWAP
113,3% CDI
4,15% p.a.
September 2017
60,705
(221)
(221)
Currency forward
-
USD
January 2016
9,372
180
180
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
473,960
5,185
5,185


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014 (unaudited)


Description
Original index/ rate
SWAP
Maturity date
Notional
Fair value
Level 2
Gain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SWAP
CDI + 2.25% p.a.
USD + 5.7% p.a.
March 2015
40,804
(12,359)
2,179
SWAP
13.86% p.a.
USD + 6.15% p.a.
April 2017
29,448
(9,782)
440
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
70,252
(22,141)
2,619

The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:

(1)    Cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable from customers, suppliers and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
(2)    Long-term fixed-rate and variable-rate receivables / loans are evaluated by the Company based on parameters such as interest rates, specific country risk factors and individual creditworthiness of the customer and the risk characteristics of the financed project. Based on this evaluation, allowances are taken to account for the expected losses of these receivables. As at December 31, 2015, the carrying amounts of such receivables, net of allowances, are not materially different from their calculated fair values.
(3)    The Company enters into derivative financial instruments with various counterparties, mainly financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings.
Derivatives valued using valuation techniques with market observable inputs are mainly interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forward contracts and commodity forward contracts. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including the credit quality of counterparties, foreign exchange spot and forward rates, interest rate curves and forward rate curves of the underlying commodity.

As at December 31, 2015, the fair value of derivative asset positions is net of a credit valuation adjustment attributable to derivative counterparty default risk.

Fair value hierarchy
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:

(1)    Level 1: Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
(2)    Level 2: Other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly;
(3)    Level 3: Techniques that use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value, and which are not based on observable market data.

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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


During the reporting year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no changes in Level l and Level 2 fair value measurements.

As at December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company held the following financial instruments measured at fair value:

 
December 31
 
December 31
 
2015
Level 2

 
2014
(unaudited)

Level 2

Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
Short term investments
425,643
425,643
 
75,669
75,669
Marketable securities
12,454
12,454
 
158,291
158,291
Derivatives
5,185
5,185
 
-
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
443,282
443,282
 
233,960
233,960
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
-
-
 
22,141
22,141
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
-
-
 
22,141
22,141


16    Taxes and social contributions payable

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

 
 
 
(unaudited)

ICMS (local state value added tax)
 
4,022

3,557

Mandatory charges on payroll
 
2,716

3,033

Withholding taxes and contributions from third parties
 
1,270

1,106

Contribution to Social Security - COFINS
 
26

86

Social Integration Program - PIS
 
5

19

Excise tax - IPI
 
-

17

Others
 
73

24

 
 
 
 
Total
 
8,112

7,842

 
 
 
 
Total - current
 
6,530

6,017

 
 
 
 
Total - non current
 
1,582

1,825



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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


17    Provision for contingencies

(i)    Provision for contingencies
For certain legal proceedings, the chance of loss has been assessed as “probable”. For these proceedings, provisions have been recognized for the potential costs, as follows:

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015

2014
 
 
 
(unaudited)
Tax claims (a)
 
760

823
Labor claims (b)
 
8,897
9,005
Civil claims (c)
 
105
102
(-) Court Deposits
 
(1,834)
(679)
 
 
 
 
Total
 
7,928
9,251
a.    Provisions for tax claims
Comprises actions related to infringement notices at the federal and state levels, which are in the process of defense in the courts.

b.    Provisions for labor claims
The Company makes provisions for the risks arising from labor claims. The majority of claims relate to: a) overtime, related to the reduction of the lunch interval; b) application of the 40% penalty payment on the amount of an individual’s FGTS (retirement fund) entitlement prior to retirement; and c) indemnities for work accidents, and subordinated liabilities of outsourced service providers. The civil claims and labor claims for which the risk of loss is assessed as “possible” relate to matters similar to those described above.

c.    Provisions for civil claims
The amount of R$ 105 refers to claims related to revisions of contracts.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


(ii)    Movement in the provision contingencies

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as at January 1st, 2014 (unaudited)
 
9,217
 
 
 
(+) Amount charged to expense in P&L
 
1,290
(-) Reversal of amounts charged to expense in P&L
 
(624)
(-) Court deposits
 
(376)
(-) Others
 
(256)
 
 
 
Balance as at December 31, 2014 (unaudited)
 
9,251
 
 
 
(+) Amount charged to expense in P&L
 
1,200
(-) Reversal of amounts charged to expense in P&L
 
(747)
(-) Use of appeal deposits
 
(446)
(-) Court deposits
 
(1,155)
(-) Others
 
(175)
 
 
 
Balance as at December 31, 2015
 
7,928

(iii)    Contingent Obligations

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015

2014
 
 
 
(unaudited)
Tax claims
 
35,324

12,540
Labor claims
 
11,125
6,297
Civil claims
 
2,987
4,205
Total
 
49,436
23,042

The tax-related legal actions refer to various notices for infringement of ICMS tax, the labor claims refer to various claims for payment of overtime, penalty FGTS payment, and other matters; and the civil cases refer basically to claims for losses and damages in actions from third parties. These claims have not been recorded since Management believes it is more likely than not the defense of these claims will be successful.


47

Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


18    Related parties transactions

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015

2014
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
7,056
4,400
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable - related parties (Note 5)
 
56
103
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
56

103
 
 
 
 
Advances to suppliers - related parties
 
-
297
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
-

297
 
 
 
 
Dividends Receivable (Note 9)
 
7,000
4,000
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
7,000

4,000
 
 
 
 
Non-current assets
 
98
5,031
 
 
 
 
Other operations receiving - related parties
 
98
5,031
Rio Paratei Empreendimentos e Participações S.A
 
-

3,427
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
-
1,331
Contingencies (a)
 
98
273
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
(5,224)
(13,774)
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts payable - related parties (Note 12)
 
(2,794)
(1,449)
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
(2,794)

(1,449)
 
 
 
 
Advances from customers - related parties
 
-
-
Reluz Nordeste Ind. e Com. Ltda.
 
-
-
 
 
 
 
Other operations to pay - related parties
 
-
(10,000)
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
-

(10,000)
 
 
 
 
Finance leasing - current
 
(2,429)
(2,325)
Rio Paratei Empreendimentos e Participações S.A (b)
 
(2,429)

(2,325)
 
 
 
 
Finance leasing - non-current
 
(18,997)
(19,322)
Rio Paratei Empreendimentos e Participações S.A (b)
 
(18,997)

(19,322)


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



 
 
Year ended December 31
 
 
2015

2014
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Net sales revenue
 
5,732
1,040
 
 
 
 
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
5,732
1,040
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
(4,531)
(1,021)
 
 
 
 
Fermavi Eletroquímica Ltda.
 
(4,531)
(1,021)

(a)    Receivable from Gerhard Walter Schultz and João Marcelino Ramos.
(b)    Finance leasing: The Company has signed the finance lease contract with Rio Parateí Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. on August 30, 2012.
a.Compensation of key management personnel of the Company
Including salary and profit sharing, the Company paid to its managers the amounts of R$ 3,097 for the year ended December 31, 2015 and R$ 4,406 for the year ended December 31, 2014. (unaudited). These amounts are recognized in the individual and consolidated statements of income.

19    Finance lease
The finance leasing transactions at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows:

 
2015

2014

 
 
(unaudited)

Current liabilities
2,519

2,414

Non-current liabilities
19,028

19,524

 
 
 
 
21,547

21,938


The minimum payments are below:

 
2015

 

Minimum payments

 
 
Less than1 year
2,519

Over 1 year and less than 5 years
14,087

Over 5 years
19,945

 
 
Total minimum lease payments
36,551

 
 
Present value of minimum lease payments
21,547


Finance leasing: The Company has signed the finance lease contract with Rio Parateí Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. on August 30, 2012. The lease contract term is for 15 years and relates to land (89,929 m²) and building (20,620 m²) located in the city Jacarei / SP, where the Company is setting up a new plant of controlled release nutrients.

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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


20    Other accounts payable

 
 
December 31
 
 
2015


2014

Current
 
 
(unaudited)

Commissions payable
 
15,844

10,435

Transaction costs in share issuance
 
12,001

-

Profit sharing
 
1,835

-

Derivatives
 
-

22,141

Actuarial liabilities (Note 21)
 
1,581

235

Others accounts payable
 
77

103

 
 
 
 
Total current
 
31,338

32,914

Non-current
 
 
 
Provision for environmental recovery
 
1,425

1,324

Negative goodwill-Reluz Nordeste
 
380

380

Other accounts payable
 
1,664

2,244

 
 
 
 
Total non-current
 
3,469

3,948

 
 
 
 

21    Employee benefit plan
The Company sponsors the Produquímica NE PREV Benefits Plan (“Plano de Benefícios Produquímica - NE PREV”) (“the Plan”), which is administered by the unrelated entity BB Previdência. The Plan has benefits for participants, and includes: retirement income; disability benefit; and benefit and pension in the event of death.

The Plan has predominantly the characteristics of a defined-contribution plan. The only portions of the Plan that are characterized as being of the defined-benefit type are the previously granted benefits of income for life, and the death and disability benefits for eight employees.

Unvested past service costs are recognized as an expense on a straight line basis until the benefits become vested. Past service costs are recognized immediately if the benefits have already vested immediately following the introduction of, or changes to, a pension plan.

The defined benefit asset or liability comprises the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on NTN-B), less unrecognized past service costs and less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled. Plan assets are assets that are held by a long-term employee benefit fund or qualifying insurance policies. Plan assets are not available to the creditors of the Company and cannot be paid directly to the Company.

Fair value is based on market price information and, in the case of quoted securities, it is the published bid price. The value of any defined benefit asset recognized is restricted to the sum of any unrecognized past service costs and the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in the future contributions to the plan.


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Produquímica Indústria e
Comércio S.A. and subsidiaries
Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


The contributions to the defined-contribution portion of the Plan recognized in the Company’s Income statement for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 totaled R$ 182 and R$ 192, respectively (unaudited).

The policies, assumptions and results obtained from the actuarial valuation of the defined-benefit portion of the Plan are set out below.
The defined benefit portion of the Plan is derived from the transfer of eight participants from the VCNE Benefits Plan (Plano de Benefícios VCNE) (administered by Funsejem - Fundação Senador José Ermínio de Moraes) to the Produquímica NE PREV Benefits Plan, approved by Previ [Ministerial Order MPS/PREVI/DETEC 853, of October 28, 2010, published in the federal Official Gazette of October 29, 2010 - Section 1, page 105]. This being so, the tables below show the movement as from December 31, 2015. The Company adopts the policy of recognizing actuarial losses in the income statement of the period in which they occur.

The principal assumptions used for the calculation of the present value of the liability were:

Assumptions
2015
Actuarial valuation method

Projected unit credit
Real discount rate
5%
Real wage growth rate
1.1%
Real benefit growth rate
0%
Average mortality table
AT-83 M&F (reduced by 10%)
Disability table
TASA 27

(a)    Net pension (liabilities) assets:
 
2015

Present value of the liabilities at end of year
(5,582
)
Fair value of the plan assets at end of year
4,000

Present value of the liabilities in excess of the fair value of the plan assets
1,581

 
 
Net pension liabilities at end of year
1,581


22    Shareholders’ equity

a.Share capital
The Company subscribed capital as of December 31, 2015 is R$ 324,969, represented by 38,868,171 common shares and 17,480,841 preferred shares without par value. On December 31, 2014 is R$ 128,597 (unaudited), represented by 47,067,708 common shares with no par value.
On December 23, 2015 the capital increase carried out by Compass Minerals do Brazil Ltda. was R$ 375,000, of which R$ 283,931 was allocated to the capital stock account and R$ 91,069 allocated to the capital reserve account. This increase is equivalent to 35% of the Company's shares.
The subscribed capital was reduced by R$ 94,498 to absorb the losses accumulated until November 30, 2015.

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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014



b.Capital reserve
The Company on December 23, 2015 reduced the capital reserve in the amount of R$ 91,069 through the sale to shareholders of interests in subsidiaries I.M.S.S.P.E Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda. in the amount of R$ 59,236 and PDQ Investments Ltd in the amount of R$ 31,833.
They were issued new preferred shares in the amount of R$ 6,939, determined in accordance with warrants.
Transaction costs related to issue of new shares amounted to R$ 12,001, which related to expenses for legal fees and financial advisors.

c.Profit reserves

Tax incentives
The amount of R$ 4,147 was constituted in 2013 and required by law, regarding tax incentives in Igarassu branch, which cannot be distributed to shareholders.

Legal reserve
Under the Brazilian Corporate Law, the Company must allocate 5% of its annual reported accounting net income, as ascertained in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil, to the reserve required by law (referred as the “legal reserve”), until this reserve is equivalent to 20% of the paid-in capital. The legal reserve may be used to increase capital, or to absorb losses, but cannot be used for the purpose of dividends. The legal reserve set up in 2013 was held on December 23, 2015 to absorb accumulated losses.

Retained earnings
With the reduction of capital held on December 23, 2015 to absorb accumulated losses until November 30, 2015, the balance of retained earnings as of December 31, 2015 was R$ 20,300, and its allocation will be approved at the next Board meeting.

d.Dividends
These are recognized as liabilities when the dividends are approved by the shareholders of the Company. The Company’s by-laws specify that at least 25% of the net profit for the year should be distributed as dividends; the Company records a provision, at the reporting date, for any such amount of the minimum dividend that has not yet been distributed during the business year.

e.Equity valuation adjustment
The equity valuation adjustment is the result of the deemed cost adjustment of property, plant and equipment, net of taxes upon first time adoption of IFRS in 2009 and the currency translation adjustment relate to PDQ Investments subsidiary. See item (b) of this note.


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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


f.Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods shown in the table below.

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, except common shares)

 
2015

2014

 
(unaudited)

Net Loss
(52.5350)


(27.342)

 
 
 
Weighted-average number of common shares - basic
38,868

47,068

Weighted-average number of common shares - diluted
38,868

47,068

 
 
 
Loss per share basic
(1.35
)
(0.58
)
Loss per diluted share
(1.35
)
(0.58
)

23    Net revenues
Net sales revenues comprised the following:

 
 
Year ended December 31
 
 
2015

2014
 
 
 
(unaudited)
Gross revenue
 
1,218,601

974,257
Taxes on sales
 
(140,030)
(116,369)
Returns
 
(18,077)
(16,155)
Present value adjustment effect
 
(1,222)
(712)
 
 
 
 
Net revenue
 
1,059,272
841,021


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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


24    Expenses by nature

 
 
Year ended December 31
 
 
2015

 

2014

 
 
 
 
(unaudited)

Consumption of raw material and other
 
(561,863
)
 
(440,146
)
Payroll expenses
 
(102,494
)
 
(94,502
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(38,900
)
 
(29,668
)
Commissions
 
(21,440
)
 
(15,642
)
Outsourced services
 
(26,803
)
 
(29,485
)
Electric power
 
(26,927
)
 
(18,670
)
Consumption materials
 
(14,236
)
 
(15,277
)
Expenses with commercial representation
 
(11,448
)
 
(13,714
)
Freight
 
(53,411
)
 
(45,957
)
Other expenses/ revenues, net
 
(62,717
)
 
(47,213
)
 
 
(920,239
)
 
(750,274
)
 
 
 
 
 
Classified as:
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
(796,893
)
 
(645,954
)
General and administrative expenses
 
(39,455
)
 
(33,448
)
Selling expenses
 
(83,891
)
 
(70,872
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(920,239
)
 
(750,274
)

25    Tax incentives
The Company has the following tax incentives relating to its units that are installed in Brazil’s Northeast:

Igarassu Branch
ICMS: ICMS deemed credit benefit granted for products classified as significant industrial activity and priority industrial grouping.

Benefit: Relevant industrial activity

1.    Qualification: 5% (five percent) of the total amount of interstate outflows allocated to products subject to incentive to the other geographic regions of the country;
2.    47.5% of the difference resulting between the debt balance of ordinary ICMS, calculated in each fiscal period and payable due to the increase of marketed production, and the amount of deemed credit used based on the application of provisions in item 1, whereas the sum of deemed credits defined in item 1 and in this item cannot give rise to payment of taxes in an amount lower than 30% of the debt balance prior to the deduction of any deemed credits granted;
3.    Period for use of the benefit: Up to January 31, 2019.

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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


Benefit: Priority industrial grouping

1.    Qualification: 75% of the debt balance of ordinary ICMS, calculated in each fiscal period and payable due to the increase of marketed production;
2.    Period for use of the benefit: Up to January 31, 2023.
Reluz Nordeste Indústria e Comércio Ltda.

1.    Income tax: Located in a tax incentive region in the Northeast, this entity is entitled to 75% reduction of the tax due by the end of year 2017.
2.    ICMS tax: Deferral of the ICMS tax on raw materials and fixed asset purchases:
    Automatic 50% credit on establishment’s output sales;
    Deferral for 360 days of the portions of ICMS to be paid to the State;
    Period for use of the benefit: Up to November 19, 2019.
3.    AFRMM: Exemption from the additional freight charge for renewal of the Merchant Marine (AFRMM) up to December 31, 2015.
The incentives of ICMS tax are reflected in the line “Net sales revenues”; and the benefits relating to income tax are reflected in the line “Income tax”; both in the income statement.

    The value for the Parent company for the year ended December 31, 2015 was R$ 3,215 in ICMS. For the year ended December 31, 2014 was R$ 1,611 in ICMS.
The value for the Consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2015 was R$ 41 in income tax and R$ 4,549 in ICMS. For the year ended December 31, 2014 was R$ 120 in income tax and R$ 2,934 (unaudited) in ICMS.

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December 31, 2015 and 2014


26    Financial results

 
 
Year ended December 31
 
 
2,015


2014
(unaudited)

Interest on time deposits
 
7,260

13,574

Gain on marketable securities
 
22,158

28,182

Others FR
 
3,604

2,198

 
 
 
 
Financial income
 
33,022

43,954

 
 
 
 
Interest on financial obligations
 
(94,465
)
(74,816
)
Financial transactions cost
 
(1,889
)
(1,422
)
Interest of financial leasing
 
(2,086
)
(2,065
)
Loss on marketable securities
 
(23,952
)
(19,795
)
Others FE
 
(3,040
)
(4,554
)
 
 
 
 
Financial expenses
 
(125,432
)
(102,652
)
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange variation on debts and borrowings
 
(133,356
)
(37,507
)
Loss with derivatives, net
 
(22,155
)
(33,327
)
Foreign exchange gains realized
 
39,904

-

Others
 
(8,604
)
(6,029
)
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange variation
 
(124,211
)
(76,863
)
 
 
 
 
Net financial results
 
(216,621
)
(135,561
)

27    Subsequent events
On January 07, 2016 the Company settled 100% of the debentures. The amount paid was R$ 333,384, including R$ 15,511 of interest and R$ 317,873 of principal.

On April 29, 2016, the capital increase of the Company was approved in the amount of R$ 897 and use of the subscription bonus in the amount of R $ 857, such increase refers to the correction owed by the holders of the bonus share subscription.

On September 27, 2016, there was the use of the subscription bonus in the amount of R $ 6,081.

On October 03, 2016 Compass Minerals do Brasil Ltda acquired 100% of the Company’s capital.



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Consolidated financial statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014


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Company´s board of executive officers


Chief Executive Office
Gerhard Walter Schultz


Chief Financial Office
Adilson Inacio da Silva


Felipe Gomes da Silva
Accountant - CRC 1SP278373/O-4

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