2007 Business Outlook - Chemical Industries of the Philippines
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2007 Business Outlook - Chemical Industries of the Philippines
Table Of Content 2006 Report on Operations …………………………….. 2007 Business Outlook …………………………………... Statement of Management’s Responsibility ………... For Financial Statements 1 11 14 Consolidation Report ¾ Independent Auditors’ Report ……………….……. ¾ Balance Sheets ………………………………………. ¾ Statements of Income ………………………………. ¾ Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity…. ¾ Statements of Cash Flows ………………………….. ¾ Notes to Financial Statements …………………….. 15 17 19 20 21 23 Parent Company ¾ Independent Auditors’ Report ……………….……. ¾ Balance Sheets ………………………………………. ¾ Statements of Income ………………………………. ¾ Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity… ¾ Statements of Cash Flows ………………………….. ¾ Notes to Financial Statements …………………….. 64 66 67 68 69 70 Board of Directors and Officers ………………….…….. CIP Management Support Services Group ……..…… Corporate Directory …………………………………..….. 100 101 102 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. 2006 Annual Consolidated Report on Operations In 2006, the Consolidated Gross Revenues of Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. (CIP) is PhP 479.43 million. This is 45% lower than the PhP 864.18 million Consolidated Gross Revenues earned in 2005. The Company realized a Consolidated Net Income from Operations of PhP 32.65 million. This is a turn-around as the Company incurred a loss of PhP 136.04 million in 2005. CIP’s Subsidiaries: 2006 Performance Highlights CAWC, INC. The year 2006 was another low performance year for CAWC. Net Sales generated in 2006 was only PhP 165.35 million versus the PhP499.34 million in 2005. Net Loss of the Company in 2006, however, was reduced to PhP 74.28 million versus the PhP 141.19 million Net Loss in 2005. STPP, CAWC’s main product, continues to be threatened by stiff competition from imports. Sales volume continued its downward trend, dropping by a significant 64.32 %, compared to the sales performance in 2005. Although the year 2006 was expected to be another difficult year, there was general sentiment that market conditions would improve leading to a possible “turn-around” from a depressing performance in 2005. The raised hopes were to come from the initiatives taken towards the end of 2005. These were as follows: • The Company’s petition with the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) for a Safeguard Measure to put a stop to the surge and snowballing of STPP importations. Safeguard Measure is a safety net provided by RA 8800 other wise known as “Safeguard Measure Act” and recognized by the WTO Agreement on Safeguards. • The continuation and the completion of the early retirement program that would result in lower manpower costs. Additionally, the ensuing work force that will be formed is expected to be better, more efficient, and more cost-effective. 1 Early Retirement Initiative As a consequence of the early retirement program initiated in 2005, the manpower complement in operations went down from a total of 54 people to only 10 by the end of 1st quarter of 2006. The entire workforce was either retrenched or retired. However, the five (5) top managers were retained as consultants to preserve the plant and processes expertise. Another four (4) managers and a technical assistant were retained as regular employees comprising the “interim workforce” currently managing the day-to-day operations of the plant. Safeguard Measure Petition DTI finally completed its study and preliminary evaluation of CAWC’s petition for a safeguard measure. In July 2006, DTI came out with a positive ruling granting CAWC a provisional safeguard measure of PhP14.15/kg to be imposed on importations of STPP. The tariff would be in the form of a cash bond due and payable upon release of goods from the Bureau of Customs. The imposition of the provisional safeguard measure on imported STPP was in place for 200 days from July 2006. During this period, the Tariff Commission also conducted its formal investigation to finally determine whether a definitive general safeguard measure is justified to be imposed on imports of STPP. The provisional safeguard measure, however, proved to be ineffective in putting a stop to the massive entry of imported STPP and in improving the sales of CAWC. From the data provided by NSO, there were 12,792.6 MT of imported STPP which entered the domestic market in 2006, cornering more than 70% of the total Philippine demand for the product, not counting the rampant technical smuggling, the effect of which could not be measured through official customs’ documents or publications. Even with the provisional safeguard measure in place, some detergent manufacturing companies still opted to import STPP and pose the bond rather than buy locally. They also found ways of skirting the measure by sourcing STPP from countries that are not covered by the provisional safeguard measure. With the provisional safeguard measure in place, CAWC focused its attention to the Tariff Commission’s formal investigation to ensure getting a positive determination that the imposition of a definitive safeguard measure is justified. The long process of the formal investigation started in July 2006. Tariff Commission was expected to come out with its findings and recommendations before the 200-day provisional safeguard measure expires in February 2007. As update, in January 2007, the Tariff Commission concluded its investigation and favorably recommended that the imposition of a definitive safeguard measure on imported STPP is justified. The Commission, in its report, recommended a definitive 2 safeguard measure of PhP 12.70/kg, slightly lower than the provisional safeguard measure provided by the DTI. Typhoon Milenyo The typhoon Milenyo that hit the country in September 2006, wreaked havoc on CAWC’s plant manufacturing facilities in Pasig. The typhoon caused significant damages to infrastructure, major machinery & equipment and finished products. MANUFACTURING Production throughout 2006 was erratic. Since the plant was forced to shut down in November 2005, it has not resumed normal activity. The plant operated only when there were specific orders from customers. The continuous supply of the major raw materials and other production utilities therefore, were affected due to strained working capital. Finished product phosphoric acid TG imported from China was used throughout the year to produce STPP. This was a shift from the combined use of merchant grade phosphoric acid (MGPA) and Yellow Phosphorus (P4) in 2005. As mentioned earlier, production run was managed by the “interim workforce” composed of 4 shift managers, technical assistant and 5 consultants with the support of contract labor from contractual service companies. There was major improvement in the area of Company’s expenses. Manufacturing overhead (excluding depreciation) improved by an encouraging 59.86% totaling PhP 32.37 million compared to the PhP 80.64 million in 2005. The reduced Manufacturing Overhead in 2006 was mainly due to two reasons: (1) the lower production activity caused by low sales and, (2) the full implementation of a labor cost restructuring program via the completion of the early retirement program initiated in 2005. General and Administrative expenses were also reduced by a significant 15% compared to the year before. Gross contribution to partly cover overhead came mostly from the sales of Phosphoric Acid Food and Technical Grades. In October 2006, another research and development breakthrough was accomplished by CAWC. With some modifications in the process, the plant was able to make hydrated STPP, a new variant more acceptable in the production of powder detergents. Commercial quantity was successfully produced and made available to a Filipino-owned detergent producer beginning November 2006. 3 SALES & MARKETING STPP Technical Grade In 2006, CAWC’s sales of STPP TG to detergent companies dropped considerably. Sales volume was only 33% of the volume of sales generated in 2005. Entry of imported STPP into the country at depressed prices dominated the supply. Official records on imports, however, show that volume of STPP imports slowed down by 37.4% at 12,792.6 MT in 2006 from the high of 20,439.9 MT in 2005. China remained as the biggest source with 29.6% share. Other sources of imported STPP in 2006 were Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Tunisia, and Belgium. Note that to avoid the imposition of the provisional safeguard measure, STPP importers brought in product from countries excluded from the imposition of the safeguard measure such as Tunisia, Korea, and Thailand. Prices of imported STPP remained low in 2006, ranging from a low of US$545/MT CFR to a high of US$ 664/MT CFR. Due to the reduced anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese STPP, imports from China continued to be disturbingly high. Meanwhile, China’s prices continued to be unfairly low. With the disparity against parity prices, CAWC found it difficult to compete against imported STPP. Additionally, technical smuggling, which kept prices of STPP at depressed level, was a perennial occurrence. In 2006, CAWC’s average price of STPP was 7% lower than the average price in 2005. It is important to note that CAWC’s STPP were sold mainly to the Filipino detergent manufacturing companies. Phosphoric Acid Food & Technical Grade Sales volume of Phosphoric Acid Food Grade was 76% higher in 2006 than in 2005. CAWC was able to regain the acid supply business of a multinational company over other international suppliers through an international bidding process conducted by its Atlanta (USA) office in December 2005. The supply was awarded to CAWC in January 2006. Sales in terms of value from Phosphoric Acid Food Grade were 26% better than 2005. Sale of Phosphoric Acid Technical Grade did not perform well due to stiff competition coming from imported product from China. 4 STPP / TSPP Food Grade Sale of STPP/TSPP Food Grade was likewise affected by the on and off operation of the plant. CAWC, however, continued to supply the requirements of Purefoods, Jollibee, and the rest of the market despite competition from imported products. The year ended with lower sale of STPP/TSPP Food Grade at only 44.79% of sales in 2005. LMG CHEMICALS CORP. LMG’s Consolidated Results of Operations: The Consolidated Net Income of LMG in 2006 is PhP 27.2 million. This represents a 254% increase over the 2005 Net Income of PhP 7.7 million. The Consolidated Gross Revenues in 2006 is PhP 308.7 million, 15% lower than the PhP 362.4 million Gross Revenue in 2005. LMG’s Stand-alone Operations: In 2006, as a stand-alone company, from its own operation, LMG earned PhP 17.7 million net profit after tax. This represents another major accomplishment, as the increase over last year’s PhP 1.4 million is a stunning 1150%. PASIG OPERATIONS Manufacturing The combined production output of the sulfuric acid and detergent sulfur plants for 2006 was 19.8% lower than last year’s production output. Sulfuric Acid In 2006, sulfuric acid production output dropped by 8% compared to that of 2005. The acid plant operated at production rates which allowed it to generate enough power to meet its internal requirements including the supply of power to its sulfuric flaking plant and plant auxiliaries. Production efficiency of the sulfuric acid plant continued to be high in 2006 resulting into a significant positive variance of PhP 3.4 million for the year. 5 Detergent Sulfur Flaking The production output of the Detergent Sulfur Flaking Plant (DSP) was 13% lower than the 2006 budget. Export of sulfur flakes was limited to LMG’s customers in Vietnam. The continued efforts to reduce costs were effective as manufacturing overhead was reduced by a significant 16%. Cost reduction activities include streamlining of operational procedures to enhance efficiencies and improvement in the scheduling of shutdowns/startups. Sales and Marketing Overall Volume Performance – Sales volume performance for the year is 2% higher than last year. However, this is still 15% lower than sales budget for 2006. Sulfuric Acid Technical Grade – Sales volume of Sulfuric Acid Technical Grade in 2006 increased by a significant 23.1% over that of 2005, largely due to recovery of market share. Sulfuric Acid Chemically Pure – Similarly, Sulfuric Acid Chemically Pure or CP exhibited better performance in 2006. Sales volume increased by 42% compared to last year. However, CP sales volume was only 86% of budget. Oleum – Oleum sales remained strong in 2006. The expected shift of raw material from oleum to molten sulfur of LMG’s major oleum customer did not materialize in 2006. As a result, sales volume was 192% of the year’s budget. This is, however, 26% lower than sales performance in 2005. Detergent Sulfur – Detergent sulfur sales in 2006 dropped from the previous year’s volume by 38.8%. This was mainly due to lower molten sulfur supply. As a result, export sales of sulfur flakes dropped by 19.9% in 2006 compared to last year. Traded Molten Sulfur – The volume of traded molten sulfur in 2006 compared to 2005 increased by a significant 64.4%. Strategic Material Purchasing Sulfur Supply – In 2006, Pilipinas Shell continues to be LMG’s major supplier of sulfur. The limited supply of molten sulfur prevented the Company from expanding its export market. The average cost of molten sulfur however, increased by 58.56% in 2006. 6 BATANGAS OPERATIONS San Pascual The Polymerization Plant equipment and spares were sold through auctions held during the year resulting in sales proceeds amounting to PhP 3.6 million. The remaining minor plant equipment and spares which were not sold during the auctions are scheduled to be disposed off through another bidding process in 2007. Pinamucan Bulk Chemical Terminal (PBCT) Utilization of storage tanks in the tank farm in Pinamucan was reduced to 89% from May to December 2006 due to the termination of the lease contract for the tank of Basic Chemical Solutions (BCS). Revenues from tank rental decreased by 8.8% in 2006 compared to 2005. Revenues from throughput charges, however, increased by 10.4% in 2006 versus 2005, despite the decrease of 16.5% in the volume of shipments handled in 2006 compared to 2005. The two (2) tanks transferred from San Pascual were commissioned in 2006. The tanks received the first shipment on 03 May 2006. This recovered part of the lost revenues in 2006 due to the termination of BCS’ lease contract. LMG’S SUBSIDIARIES Kemwater Phil. Corp. (KPC) KPC in 2006 registered a new record in Gross Sales Revenues at PhP153.5 million, an increase of 17% compared to last year. Net Income for the year at PhP 10.7 million grew by a significant 76% from 2005 level. Efficiencies in plant operations improved further in 2006 as expenses continued to decline by 3% versus 2005. Better operating practices are in place and performance standards have been upgraded. As a result, plant downtimes and the production offspec products declined. Efforts for the improvement and building the skill level of the plant organization continued. Despite a very lean organization, people were responding positively to more responsibilities. KPC has achieved the internationally accepted quality standard for its product. The alumina content is now set at the international standard of 17% which is now the Company’s standard for its alum products. Total sales volume increased by 7% in 2006 over that of 2005. The growth was due mainly to one of KPC’s key clients’ increasing the capacity of its old plant and the starting up of its second plant. KPC also continued to deliver on the liquid alum 7 supply contracts won in 2005 with Manila Water and Maynilad Water. Actual sales volume for liquid alum, however, dropped by 5% versus last year, as the actual usage of Manila Water in 2006 was very low due to overall good water turbidity and the maximized use of raw water from the La Mesa. On another solid alum variant, sales volume decreased by 32%. Main factors for the decrease are: a major dealer of KPC decided to put up its own alum plant, the increase in the volume of alum imports, and the entry of specialty chemicals for specific raw water conditions. CHEMPHIL MARKETING CORP. (CMC) CMC is another company which is 100 %-owned company by LMG. It is the trading arm of LMG which trades liquid caustic soda (LCS) in the domestic market. It sources its LCS from Basic Chemical Solutions (BCS) of Singapore. In April 2006, the Agency Agreement between LMG and BCS expired and this was no longer renewed. Hence, CMC only traded LCS in the period January-April 2006. Despite the shortened period of only four (4) months to trade in 2006, CMC’s LCS sale volume in 2006 only dropped by only 19.4% compared to the whole year trading period of 2005. PERFUMERIA ESPAÑOLA CORPORATION For the year ending 2006, Perfumeria Española Corporation (PEC) recorded Gross Revenues of PhP 86.14 million, a 7% rise from last year’s PhP 80.31 million. The 10% climb in Cost of Sales was brought about by two factors - a rise in toll charges and prices of packaging materials which pushed Cost of Sales by 7%, and a 3% increase in sales volume. An increase in price could have offset the rising Cost of Sales. However, a price increase during the year would have been untimely as major competitors were holding their prices at constant levels. A push in prices would have widened the gap between Heno products and that of competitors, a move which may have rendered Heno uncompetitive in the toilet soap market. Net Income before and after taxes were both encouraging. Net income after tax was PhP 6.61 million, up by 23%, a marked improvement from last year’s PhP 5.38 million. Income before tax grew by 31%, from PhP7.66 million in 2005 to PhP 10.03 million in 2006. This translates to a 25% gain vis-à-vis budget. The marked improvement in the Company’s bottom line was primarily due to the more efficient and focused promotions and advertising campaigns, the cost of which was kept at 10% of sales, slightly below the budget of 14%. 8 Sales and Marketing For 2006, sales revenues inched up by 7% but still fell short of target by 18%. The shortfall may be attributed to the following: 1. Sales of Heno de Pravia soap was below budget in tons by 11%, mainly because of SKUs decline in the 90 gram, skin whitener, and 25 gram soaps 2. The combined sales of PEC’s imported line that includes Barbie, Maja and Vaselina GAL also fell short of budget by PhP 10.8 million. The presence of local and foreign substitutes has made our target customer conscious about both quality and cost. The products that contributed to the sales growth were Heno de Pravia 135 gram and 180 gram soaps, the promotional packs and the brand DENENES, its baby cologne. Denenes’ contribution to the Company’s overall sales performance in 2006 was remarkable. It is worth mentioning that Denenes was launched only in 2006, but in spite of that, it was able to contribute a significant 11% to PEC’s business. BUSINESS UNITS WITHIN THE CIP CORPORATE ORGANIZATION OFFICE LEASING In 2006, the Office Leasing Division continues to report relatively good performance. The occupancy rate of the Chemphil Building in 2006 was 87%, up from 81% in 2005. The increase was due to intensive marketing of vacant leasable spaces. The Ground and Third Floors were fully leased by new tenants by the end of the year. The 8th Floor, formerly used as function area by the Chemphil Group, was occupied by a new tenant by the middle of the year. The new tenant occupies only 55% of the total floor area as the balance is used as Canteen. The Second Floor remains unoccupied in 2006, though the Leasing Division continues its efforts to offer this area. A draft space lease contract for the Second Floor has been forwarded to a possible tenant for their review. In 2006, another survey of rental rates was conducted in the vicinity where the Chemphil Building is located to keep abreast of competition. The survey results showed that CIP’s rental rates are still comparative and competitive with the other buildings of the same type and age for lease in the area. In 2005, in an effort to remain competitive, a 20% prompt payment discount was offered to building tenants who paid rentals on the first day of each month. This discount payment was maintained in 2006 and most of the tenants continued to avail of this offer. 9 The Division maintained the overhead expenses in 2006 at the same level as 2005, comprising mainly of preventive maintenance expenses. Major projects which require capital expenditures were deferred in view of the financial strain still being experienced by the Company. Some equipment however, has been updated and/or replaced. The cost reduction measures to save on energy, power, and water consumption continued. Despite the cost-cutting measures, however, the Division has kept the building relatively well maintained. The Management continues to look into other projects and developments related to leasing and property developments for the growth and expansion of the Division. CIP as Shared Services Provider In 2006, the Management Support Services Organization (MSSO) continued to provide services to support the business strategies of the Chemphil Group. MSSO, through its Management Control and Information Systems Services Division (MCISS) ensures that systems remain compliant with business and regulatory requirements. Business enterprises cannot ignore the competitive forces of globalization. Critical to achieving this, companies continuously find ways to stay lean and efficient. Ultimately, information technology (IT) has become indispensable to helping companies become competitive in this global economy. In 2006, the MCISS was faced with pressing challenges and inevitable changes in the organization. As a result of the Company’s continuing efforts to right size the organization, MCISS manpower was reduced by almost 50%. In spite of this, operations were not disrupted. The remaining IT staff ensured that systems and tasks were properly turned over and systems’ documentations were updated. Besides, they optimized their capabilities by expanding job scopes and accepting multiple roles and responsibilities. The Division also took part in cost optimization, cash conservation and revenue generating programs. Inventory related forms were standardized. Service functions have been streamlined and consolidated. In-house trainings on productivity tools were conducted. To increase its revenue, the IT group extended their services to an external company by customizing HR application systems. Computerized systems were maintained and updated. Several legacy DOS-based systems were modified and migrated to Windows environment. There were some key changes in the area of computerized systems, such as: 1. Consolidation of books of accounts of LMG Pasig and Batangas Operations as well as Management and Investments Divisions of CIP, to simplify and expedite the preparation of financial reports and processing of allocated expenses. 2. Full compliance on revenue regulations under reformed VAT law. 3. Consolidation template for Activity-based Cost (ABC) billing 4. Implementation of e-AWRIA (Approved Work Rendered in Advance) 10 The Division continually improved and polished its own systems and procedures. Work simplification programs such as PC Asset Tracking, e-CSR, MIS Billing system, AS/400 operations and other monitoring systems were developed to reduce the burden on the IT department. In order to grow and adapt to shifting business requirements, MCISS evaluated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and assessed existing IT hardware infrastructure. The IT team also attended training seminars to improve its knowledge and services. 2007 Business Outlook CAWC, INC. In view of the positive determination of the Tariff Commission (Commission) and with subsequent recommendation of the Commission to the DTI that the imposition of a definitive safeguard measure is justified, the Management of CAWC remains confident that DTI will issue an Order adopting the Commission’s recommendation. In the meantime, the Company will continue with the on-going negotiations with a major multinational detergent company for a two-year STPP supply agreement. The Company is committed to implement the planned reduction programs contained in the Adjustment Plan submitted by CAWC to the Tariff Commission during the formal investigation of the Safeguard Measure petition. In addition, the Management will continue its efforts to cut down on manufacturing expenses, cost of raw materials, utilities such as fuel usage and general and administrative expenses. Plans are being made to immediately implement the change in fuel and usage, as these are major cost components. With these in place, the Management of CAWC remains hopeful that the company’s performance will dramatically improve in 2007. LMG CHEMICALS CORP. The coming year will remain to be difficult and challenging for LMG. While there was a slight recovery in market share in 2006, LMG is challenged to increase its sales volume to at achieve, at the very least, breakeven in 2007. Cost reduction and organizational re-structuring projects will be vigorously pursued to bring down manufacturing overhead expenses. A management control system for plant operating and overhead expenses shall be implemented to further ensure the effective control of expenses in the plant operations. 11 LMG will continue its partnership with Pilipinas Shell as its regular supplier of molten sulfur. It will endeavor to secure other sources to complement the supply from Pilipinas Shell. The two (2) remaining storage tanks acquired from Napocor are being offered to prospective lessees. Thus, with the implementation of the strategies and major programs as reflected in the Business Plan for 2007, LMG expects to improve its performance in 2007. LMG’S Subsidiaries Kemwater Phil. Corp. The year 2007 presents more challenges as well as opportunities for KPC. In manufacturing operations, there is still room for improvement in terms of increasing production output and further reducing direct costs. A more pressing concern for the Company is the significant increase in the volume of alum imports from China at very competitive prices which could affect KPC’s market. Other concerns include the entry of specialty chemicals for water treatment as well as the recurring uncertainty of sulfuric acid supply. Note however, that KPC has identified an alternative supply of sulfuric acid. The opportunities for growth in sales volumes and incomes still abound. Demand for solid alum is expected to at least maintain last year’s high level. There is huge possibility of getting supply contracts with major utilities, given KPC’s more competitive position. The expected improvements in the prices of the major raw material, aluminum hydroxide, and a sustained peso would allow KPC to price its products more competitively. KPC management has high hopes in the trading of polymers, as the steps taken to introduce the new product in the market have been encouraging. Chemphil Marketing Corp. (CMC) In the light of the expiration of the Agency Agreement with BCS in April 2006, the objective of the Company for 2007 is to secure an agency agreement with other chemical traders. The business plan includes the expansion of product lines in 2007 in order to generate additional revenues for the trading business. The Company is now negotiating with prospective suppliers for the possible trading of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM), acetic acid, linear alkyl benzene (LAB) and glycerin. 12 PERFUMERIA ESPAÑOLA CORPORATION The year 2007 poses various challenges for PEC. These are: 1. The Category Management (CATMAN) practice in the major retail trade will make it more difficult for small and medium sized companies to get a fair share of the shelf space for their products. The big players will dominate the major outlets, with the volume and variety of their product offerings, backed up by financial resources. Small players like Heno will find it more difficult and costly to merchandise its products. 2. The distribution channels, particularly the major retail outlets will continue to wield considerable power over suppliers. The unilateral terms and conditions imposed by the retail outlets such as listing fee, anniversary and store opening support etc. will make it doubly hard and expensive to get new products into stores shelves. 3. The competition posed by substitutes, both local and foreign may eat up on Heno’s market share. In addition to staple competitors such as P&G and Unilever, inexpensive soaps from countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and India are increasingly attractive options to customers. The decline in the purchasing power of the Filipino consumer, his preference for imported brands, and the impact of globalization are all realities that must be faced not only in 2007 but also in the coming years. The Company however, has lined up plans and programs for 2007 to minimize the threats looming in the business environment. PEC will undertake strategies central to its growth and profitability. These are reflected in the Company’s Business Plan for 2007. 13 Statement of Management’s Responsibility for Financial Statement The Management of Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. is responsible for all information and representations contained in the financial statements as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and reflect amounts that are based on the best estimates and informed judgment of Management with an appropriate consideration to materiality. In this regard, Management maintains a system of accounting and reporting which provides for the necessary internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded, assets are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition, and liabilities are recognized. The Management likewise discloses to the Company’s Audit Committee and to its external auditor: (1) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect its ability to record, process, and report financial data; (2) material weaknesses in the internal controls; and (3) any fraud that involves Management or other employees who exercise significant roles in internal controls. The Board of Directors reviews the financial statements before such statements are approved and submitted to the stockholders of the Company. SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co., the independent auditors appointed by the stockholders and the Board of Directors has examined the financial statements of the Company in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing and has expressed its opinion on the fairness of the presentation upon completion of such examination, in its report to the Board of Directors and Stockholders. ANA MARIA G. ORDOVEZA President and Chief Executive Officer JAIME Y. GONZALES Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 14 SGV & CO SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Phone: (632) 891-0307 Fax: (632) 819-0872 www.sgv.com.ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT The Stockholders and the Board of Directors Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. Chemphil Building, 851 A. Arnaiz Avenue Legaspi Village, Makati City Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. and subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the consolidated statements of income, consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the 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 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. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. SGV & Co is a member practice of Ernst & Young Global 15 -2We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and their financial performance and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006 in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine H. Estomo Partner CPA Certificate No. 46349 SEC Accreditation No. 0078-AR-1 Tax Identification No. 102-086-208 PTR No. 0266550, January 2, 2007, Makati City April 4, 2007 16 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31 2005 2006 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4) Receivables - net (Note 5) Inventories (Note 6) Due from related parties - net (Note 14) Other current assets (Note 7) Total Current Assets P =36,640,592 90,279,635 84,955,812 358,096 73,033,069 285,267,204 =20,728,306 P 76,121,670 146,360,585 2,945,111 70,495,461 316,651,133 12,940,101 13,073,499 237,235,868 1,146,673,746 72,360,484 1,469,210,199 P =1,754,477,403 294,015,882 1,210,408,482 65,628,213 1,583,126,076 =1,899,777,209 P Current Liabilities Notes payable (Note 11) Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Notes 12 and 28) Liabilities under letters of credit and trust receipts (Note 6) Income tax payable Due to related parties (Note 14) Current portion of long-term debt (Note 13) Total Current Liabilities P =53,650,000 170,474,294 76,815,758 2,658,859 23,419,408 – 327,018,319 P79,600,000 = 211,731,780 109,391,809 683,432 24,239,912 10,481,544 436,128,477 Noncurrent Liabilities Long-term debt - net of current portion (Note 13) Accrued retirement benefits payable (Note 19) Deferred tax liabilities - net (Note 21) Total Noncurrent Liabilities Total Liabilities – 44,594,583 330,357,496 374,952,079 701,970,398 18,900,000 66,727,907 359,205,028 444,832,935 880,961,412 Noncurrent Assets Investment in an associate (Note 8) Property, plant and equipment (Notes 9 and 25) At cost - net At revalued amounts Other noncurrent assets (Note 10) Total Noncurrent Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Forward) 17 -2- Stockholders’ Equity Equity attributable to the Parent Company stockholders: Capital stock - = P10 par value Authorized - 19,000,000 shares Issued - 10,296,688 shares (held by 23 equity holders in 2006 and 2005) Additional paid-in capital Net changes in fair value of available-for-sale investments Revaluation increment in land, net of related deferred tax (Notes 9 and 15) Retained earnings (Note 15) Less cost of 87 shares held in treasury Minority interest Total Stockholders’ Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 2006 December 31 2005 P =102,966,880 16,621,243 12,210,000 =102,966,880 P 16,621,243 – 444,013,124 256,137,804 831,949,051 870 831,948,181 220,558,824 1,052,507,005 484,770,294 196,095,415 800,453,832 870 800,452,962 218,362,835 1,018,815,797 P =1,754,477,403 =1,899,777,209 P See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 18 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended December 31 2006 2005 REVENUE Net sales (Note 26) Rental (Note 14) COSTS OF GOODS SOLD (Notes 14, 16 and 26) P =475,525,469 3,905,336 479,430,805 480,339,844 2004 =862,321,968 = P P1,377,002,771 1,860,746 11,799,519 864,182,714 1,388,802,290 899,074,503 1,256,772,748 (909,039) (34,891,789) 132,029,542 (90,474,225) (22,673,532) 146,328,193 33,180,436 (115,944,085) (29,625,756) 38,906,379 (106,663,462) (106,183,270) (27,578,097) 18,833,554 (114,927,813) 32,271,397 (141,555,251) 17,101,729 4,218,773 (9,730,253) (5,511,480) 6,239,429 9,257,524 15,496,953 NET INCOME (LOSS) =136,043,771) P =32,648,889 (P P =1,604,776 Attributable to: Equity holders of the Parent Minority interests =139,377,367) P =22,631,900 (P 3,333,596 10,016,989 (P =17,572,600) 19,177,376 NET INCOME (LOSS) =136,043,771) P =32,648,889 (P P =1,604,776 (P =13.5362) (P =1.7066) GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) Operating expenses (Note 17) Interest expense (Note 18) Other income - net (Note 18) INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAX (Note 21) Current Deferred BASIC/DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Note 20) 11,436,632 (11,814,124) (377,492) P =2.1980 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 19 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004 Capital Stock Equity Attributable to the Parent Company Stockholders Net Changes Additional in Fair Values of Revaluation Paid-in Available-forIncrement in RetaineTreasury Capital sale Investments Land Earning Stocks BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2003 P =102,966,880 P =16,621,243 Net unrealized loss in value of investments in noncurrent marketable securities (Note 10) – – Net loss for the year – – – – Total income and expense for the year (P =10,815,496) P =582,880,158 P =290,733,549 (602,500) – (602,500) – – – – (17,572,600) (17,572,600) (P =870) – – – Minority Interest Total Total Stockholders’ Equity P =982,385,464 P =201,092,486 P =1,183,477,950 (602,500) (17,572,600) (18,175,100) – 19,177,376 19,177,376 (602,500) 1,604,776 1,002,276 BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2004 (BEFORE EFFECT OF QUASI REORGANIZATION) Quasi reorganization (Note 15) 102,966,880 16,621,243 – – (11,417,996) – 582,880,158 273,160,949 (73,729,829) 73,729,829 (870) – 964,210,364 – 220,269,862 – 1,184,480,226 – BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2004 (AFTER EFFECT OF QUASI REORGANIZATION) 102,966,880 16,621,243 (11,417,996) 509,150,329 346,890,778 (870) 964,210,364 220,269,862 1,184,480,226 Impairment of available-for-sale investments (Note 10) – 11,417,996 – (11,417,996) BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 2005 Effect of change in income tax rates (Notes 8 and 21) Net loss for the year Total income and expense for the year 102,966,880 16,621,243 – 509,150,329 335,472,782 – – – – – – (24,380,035) – – (139,377,367) (24,380,035) (139,377,367) BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2005 Appraisal increase Effect of change in income tax rates Transfer to retained earnings of portion of revaluation increment realized through sale (Note 9) Changes in fair values of available-for-sale investments (Note 10) Total income and expense recognized directly in equity Net income for the year Total income and expense for the year Dividends declared - = P2.1366 per share (Note 15) Cash dividends declared by a subsidiary 102,966,880 16,621,243 – – – – – – – 484,770,294 181,942 18,471,377 196,095,415 – – (59,410,489) 59,410,489 – – – – 12,210,000 – 12,210,000 59,410,489 22,631,900 82,042,389 – – – 30,863,319 22,631,900 53,495,219 – 10,016,989 10,016,989 – 30,863,319 32,648,889 63,512,208 (22,000,000) – – – (22,000,000) – BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2006 – – – – – (870) – – – (870) – – – – 964,210,364 220,269,862 (24,380,035) (139,377,367) (163,757,402) 800,452,962 181,942 18,471,377 (5,240,623) 3,333,596 (1,907,027) 218,362,835 – – – – – – – – 12,210,000 – – – – – – 12,210,000 – 12,210,000 – – – – – – P =102,966,880 P =16,621,243 – (40,757,170) – (40,757,170) – – P =12,210,000 P =444,013,124 P =256,137,804 (P =870) (7,821,000) – 1,184,480,226 (29,620,658) (136,043,771) (165,664,429) 1,018,815,797 181,942 18,471,377 – (22,000,000) (7,821,000) P =831,948,181 P =220,558,824 P =1,052,507,005 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 20 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 2006 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Income (loss) before income tax Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization (Notes 9, 16 and 17) Interest expense Amortization of deferred license fee (Note 26) Transfers of property, plant and equipment Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment Recovery from Petrocorp investments (Note 10) Interest income Equity in net earnings of an associate (Note 8) Unrealized foreign exchange gain Dividend income Reversal of various accrued expenses Proceeds from sale of nonmoving inventory Write-off of inventories Operating income (loss) before working capital changes Decrease (increase) in: Receivables Inventories Due from related parties Other current assets Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Liabilities under letters of credit and trust receipts Due to related parties Accrued retirement benefits payable Cash from (used in) operations Interest paid Interest received Income taxes paid, including creditable withholding and final tax Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to property, plant and equipment (Note 9) Additions to other investments Proceeds from sale of: Property, plant and equipment Other noncurrent assets Recovery received from Petrocorp investments (Note10) Disposals of (additions to) other noncurrent assets Dividends received (Note 8) Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities For Years Ended December 31 2004 2005 (P =141,555,251) P =17,101,729 62,933,909 22,673,532 2,549,475 97,602 (82,182,792) (31,881,194) (2,444,053) (3,238,292) (4,833,805) (17,778) – – – 66,664,577 29,625,756 2,549,475 – (4,712,101) – (392,251) (2,639,061) (162,840) – (4,070,882) – 7,851,020 66,780,200 27,578,097 2,549,475 246,137 276,577 – (913,557) (2,411,753) (12,825) – (8,037,425) 1,220,344 – (4,071,999) (46,841,558) 104,376,999 (23,984,091) 61,404,773 27,380,919 2,725,527 83,126,551 3,350,455 2,774,385 (6,872,126) 38,767,287 28,804,359 2,792,708 (4,964,134) (45,399,628) (47,172,165) 24,161,056 (32,576,052) 4,898,006 (21,034,014) (30,656,559) (24,734,125) 4,127,970 97,070,934 (447,914) 3,191,501 88,180,063 (32,633,894) 2,937,330 (38,411,573) (1,145,474) (4,713,831) 149,667,397 (27,438,957) 519,149 (14,918,461) (66,181,175) (5,171,410) 53,312,089 (6,186,676) 116,560,913 (6,302,873) (425,123) (34,115,506) – (67,273,777) – 8,171,224 – – (8,405,646) 3,920,000 (30,429,928) 1,300,000 6,360,788 – 3,774,494 2,940,000 (52,898,495) P =32,271,397 138,385,802 8,500,000 31,881,194 5,538,773 17,778 177,595,551 (Forward) 21 -2- 2006 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from notes payable Payments of: Notes payable Long-term debt Dividends declared and paid Net cash flows used in financing activities EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS For Years Ended December 31 2004 2005 P =19,150,000 =20,250,000 P (45,100,000) (43,102,780) (26,449,310) (95,502,090) (16,908,913) (23,182,848) – (19,841,761) = P– (20,578,333) (36,354,688) – (56,933,021) – 146,974 12,825 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 15,912,286 3,187,374 6,742,222 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 20,728,306 17,540,932 10,798,710 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR (Note 4) P =36,640,592 =20,728,306 P = P17,540,932 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 22 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Corporate Information and Status of Operations Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. (the Parent Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “the Group”) are incorporated in the Philippines and are primarily engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial chemicals and leasing of office space to related parties. The registered office address of the Group is Chemphil Building, 851 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Subsidiaries LMG Chemicals Corporation (LMG) is currently a 73.93%-owned subsidiary of the Parent Company and has three domestic subsidiaries, Chemphil Marketing Corp. (CMC), Kemwater Phil. Corp. (KPC) and LMG Land Development Corporation (Landco), a newly formed company which was incorporated in the Philippines on December 15, 2006. CMC is engaged, as an exclusive agent, in the sale and distribution of liquid caustic soda and other industrial chemicals (see Note 28). KPC is engaged in the manufacture and trade of chemicals such as water and sewage treatment chemicals, inorganic coagulants for the paper industry and ground alum for the detergent industry. Landco is engaged to own, use, improve, develop, subdivide, sell, exchange, lease and hold for investment or otherwise, real estate of all kinds, including buildings, houses, apartments and other structures. CAWC, Inc. (CAWC), a 99.67%-owned subsidiary of the Parent Company, is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial chemicals. CAWC incurred recurring net losses of = P74,278,404 and = P141,186,874 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and, as of those dates, CAWC has reported deficit of = P 213,919,840 and = P139,641,436, respectively. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about CAWC’s ability to continue as a going concern (see Note 28). The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Group were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors (BOD) on April 4, 2007. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting and Financial Reporting Policies Basis of Preparation The consolidated financial statements are prepared under the historical cost basis, except for available-for-sale investments that have been measured at fair value and parcels of land classified as property, plant and equipment, which are carried at revalued amounts. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Philippine peso, which is the Parent Company’s functional and presentation currency. 23 -2Statement of Compliance The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS). Changes in Accounting Policies The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous year, except that the Group has made changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of the following new and revised standards and Philippine Interpretation International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) effective beginning January 1, 2006: • Amendments to PAS 19, Employee Benefits - Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures, provides an additional option to recognize all actuarial gains and losses immediately outside of profit or loss (i.e., in equity). The Group chose not to apply the new option to recognize all actuarial gains and losses immediately outside of consolidated statement of income. • Amendments to PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement Amendment for financial guarantee contracts requires financial guarantee contracts that are not considered to be insurance contracts to be recognized initially at fair value and to be remeasured at the higher of the amount determined in accordance with PAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, and the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, cumulative amortization recognized in accordance with PAS 18, Revenue. Amendment for hedges of forecast intragroup transactions permits the foreign currency risk of a highly probable intragroup forecast transaction to qualify as the hedged item in a cash flow hedge, provided that the transaction is denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity entering into that transaction and that the foreign currency risk will affect the consolidated statement of income. Amendment for the fair value option restricts the use of the option to designate any financial asset or any financial liability to be measured at fair value through the consolidated statement of income. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 4, Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease, provides guidance in determining whether arrangements contain a lease to which lease accounting must be applied. Adoption of the amendments to the accounting standards and interpretation has no effect on the consolidated financial statements. Additional disclosures required by the revised standards and interpretation were included in the consolidated financial statements, where applicable. 24 -3- Future Changes in Accounting Policies The Group has not applied the following PFRS and Philippine Interpretations which are effective subsequent to December 31, 2006: • PFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, and the complementary amendment to PAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements: Capital Disclosures (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2007), introduces new disclosures to improve the information about financial instruments. It requires the disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information about exposure to risks arising from financial instruments, including specified minimum disclosures about credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk, as well as sensitivity analysis to market risk. It replaces PAS 30, Disclosures in the Financial Statements of Banks and Similar Financial Institutions, and the disclosure requirements of PAS 32, Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation. The amendment to PAS 1 introduces disclosures about the level of an entity’s capital. • PFRS 8, Operating Segments (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009), requires a management approach to reporting segment information. PFRS 8 will replace PAS 14, Segment Reporting, and is required to be adopted only by entities whose debt or equity instruments are publicly traded, or are in the process of filing with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission for purposes of issuing any class of instruments in a public market. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 7, Applying the Restatement Approach under PAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies (effective for annual periods beginning on or after March 1, 2006), provides guidance on how to apply PAS 29 when an economy first becomes hyperinflationary, in particular the accounting for deferred tax. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 8, Scope of PFRS 2 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after May 1, 2006), requires PFRS 2 to be applied to any arrangements where equity instruments are issued for consideration which appears to be less than fair value. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 9, Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives (effective for annual periods beginning on or after June 1, 2006), establishes that the date to assess the existence of an embedded derivative is the date an entity first becomes a party to the contract, with reassessment only if there is a change to the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 10, Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment (effective for annual periods beginning on or after November 1, 2006), prohibits the reversal of impairment losses on goodwill and available-for-sale equity investments recognized in the interim financial reports even if impairment is no longer present at the annual balance sheet date. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 11, PFRS 2 - Group and Treasury Share Transactions (effective for annual periods beginning on or after March 1, 2007), requires arrangements whereby an employee is granted rights to an entity’s equity instruments to be accounted for as an equity-settled scheme by the entity even if (a) the entity chooses or is required to buy 25 -4- those equity instruments (e.g., treasury shares) from another party, or (b) the shareholders of the entity provide the equity instruments needed. It also provides guidance on how subsidiaries, in their separate financial statements, account for such schemes when the subsidiary’s employees receive rights to the equity instruments of the parent. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 12, Service Concession Arrangements, (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2008), covers contractual arrangements arising from private entities providing public services. The effects of the adoption of these standards and interpretations, if any, will be included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements when these are adopted subsequent to 2006. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Parent Company and the following subsidiaries which are all incorporated in the Philippines: Subsidiaries CAWC LMG CMC Landco KPC Percentage of Ownership 99.67 73.93 100.00 100.00 60.00 Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which the control is transferred out of the Group. The control is normally evidenced when the Parent Company owns, either directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights of the subsidiary’s share in capital and/or is able to govern the financial and operating policies of the subsidiary so as to benefit from its activities. The consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances. Significant intercompany transactions and balances, including intercompany profits and unrealized gains and losses are eliminated in full. The equity and net income attributable to minority interests of the consolidated subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of income, respectively. Minority Interest Minority interest represents the interest in a subsidiary, which is not owned, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, by the Company. If losses applicable to the minority interest in a subsidiary exceed the minority interest’s equity in the subsidiary, the excess, and any further losses applicable to the minority interest, are charged against the majority interest except to the extent that the minority has a binding obligation to, and is able to, make good the losses. If the subsidiary subsequently reports profits, the majority interest is allocated all such profits until the minority interest’s share of losses previously absorbed by the majority interest has been recovered. 26 -5- Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash includes cash on hand and in banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original maturities of three months or less and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Effective January 1, 2005, financial assets are classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale investments, as appropriate. Financial liabilities, on the other hand, are classified as either financial liabilities through profit or loss or other liabilities, as appropriate. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets and financial liabilities after initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-end. Financial assets and liabilities are recognized initially at fair value. Transaction costs, if any, are included in the initial measurement of financial assets and liabilities, except for any financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss. The Group recognizes a financial asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheet when it becomes a party to the contractual provision of the instrument. The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organized financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date. For investments, where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm’s length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument, which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis; and option pricing models. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the settlement date, (i.e., the date that the Group commits to purchase the asset). Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. Financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets or financial liabilities classified in this category are designated by management on initial recognition when the following criteria are met: • The designation eliminates or significantly reduces the inconsistent treatment that would otherwise arise from measuring the assets or recognizing gains or losses on them on a different basis, or • The assets and liabilities are part of a group of financial assets, financial liabilities, respectively, or both financial assets and financial liabilities, which are managed and their performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, or • The financial instrument contains an embedded derivative, unless the embedded derivative does not significantly modify the cash flows or it is clear, with little or no analysis, that it would not be separately recorded. 27 -6- Financial assets classified as held for trading are included in the category “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss”. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognized in the consolidated statement of income. The Group has not designated any financial assets or financial liabilities as financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of income when the loans and receivables are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process. Loans and receivables are included in current assets if maturity is within 12 months from the balance sheet date. Otherwise, these are classified as noncurrent assets. Classified as loans and receivables are the Group’s trade receivables, due from related parties, receivable from Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and other long-term receivables. Held-to-maturity investments Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification. Other long-term investments that are intended to be held to maturity, such as bonds, are subsequently measured at amortized cost. This cost is computed as the amount initially recognized minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between the initially recognized amount and the maturity amount less allowance for impairment. This calculation includes all fees and points paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums and discounts. For investments carried at amortized cost, gains and losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of income when the investments are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process. Assets under this category are classified as current assets if maturity is within 12 months from the balance sheet date. Otherwise, these are classified as noncurrent assets. The Group has not designated any financial assets as held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. Available-for-sale investments Available-for-sale investments are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are not classified in any of the three preceding categories. After initial recognition, available-for-sale investments are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognized as a separate component of equity until the investment is derecognized or until the investment is determined to be impaired at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity is included in the consolidated statement of income. Classified as available-for-sale investments are the Group’s investments in club shares and other proprietary shares (see Note 10). 28 -7- Other financial liabilities Other financial liabilities pertain to financial liabilities that are not held for trading or not designated as fair value through profit or loss upon the inception of the liability. These include liabilities arising from operations (e.g., payables, accruals) and borrowings (e.g., bank loans, notes payable). The liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and are subsequently carried at amortized cost, taking into account the impact of applying the effective interest method of amortization (or accretion) for any related premium, discount and any directly attributable transaction costs. Derecognition of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Financial Assets 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; or the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; or the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. Where the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the asset. 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 Group could be required to repay. Where continuing involvement takes the form of a written and/or purchased option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on the transferred asset, the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement is the amount of the transferred asset that the Group may repurchase, except that in the case of a written put option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on an asset measured at fair value, the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement is limited to the lower of the fair value of the transferred asset and the option exercise price. Financial Liabilities A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or has expired. Where 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 a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 29 -8- Impairment of Financial Assets The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether or not a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. Assets Carried at Amortized Cost If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables carried at amortized cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e., the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced either directly or through use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss shall be recognized in the consolidated statement of income. The Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, and individually or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If it is determined that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, the asset is included in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and that group of financial assets is collectively assessed for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognized are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at the reversal date. Assets Carried at Cost If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of such an unquoted equity instrument has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Available-for-sale Investments If an available-for-sale investments is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and amortization) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in consolidated statement of income, is transferred from equity to the consolidated statement of income. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not recognized in consolidated statement of income. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through consolidated statement of income, if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in consolidated statement of income. 30 -9- Marketable Securities Prior to January 1, 2005, marketable securities are stated at the lower of the aggregate cost and market value, determined at the balance sheet date. The amount by which aggregate cost exceeds market value is accounted for as a valuation allowance and changes in the valuation allowance are included in the income. Realized gains and losses fro m the sale of marketable securities are included in income. The cost of marketable securities used for determining the gain or loss on the sale of such securities is computed using the average method. Offsetting of Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated balance sheet 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 asset and settle the liability simultaneously. This is not generally the case with master netting agreements, and the related assets and liabilities are presented gross in the consolidated balance sheet. Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows: Raw materials, spare parts and factory supplies - Cost is determined on a moving-average method. Finished goods - Cost includes direct materials and labor and a proportion of manufacturing overhead costs determined on a moving-average method Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion, marketing and distribution. Investment in an Associate The Parent Company carries its investment in an associate, where it holds 20% or more stock ownership interest or where it has the ability to significantly influence their operating and financial affairs, at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Parent Company’s share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment in value. The carrying amount of investment in an associate is increased or decreased to recognize the Parent Company’s share of the profits or losses of the associate after the dates of acquisitions. Dividends received from associate reduce the carrying amount of the investment. Adjustments are made to the carrying amount for changes in the Parent Company’s proportionate interest in the associate arising from changes in the associate’s equity that have not been included in the consolidated statement of income. Such changes include proportionate adjustments arising from the revaluation of land. If the Parent Company’s share of losses in the associate equals or exceeds the carrying amount of an investment, the Parent Company ordinarily discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. 31 - 10 - The investment is reported at zero value. Additional losses are provided for to the extent that the Parent Company has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate to satisfy the obligations of the associate that the Parent Company has guaranteed or otherwise committed. If the associate subsequently report profits, the Parent Company resumes including its share of those profits only after its share of the profits equals the share of net losses not recognized. When an investment in an associate is sold or disposed of, the cost and the related accumulated equity in earnings or losses and share in any recognized revaluation increment in property of the associate and any impairment in value, are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is taken to the consolidated statement of income. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value, except for parcels of land which are carried at revalued amount as determined as of December 31, 2006 by an independent firm of appraisers. The net appraisal increment from revaluation is shown as “Revaluation increment in land” account under the Stockholders’ Equity section of the consolidated balance sheet. Revaluation is made with sufficient regularity such that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date. Any resulting increase in the asset’s carrying amount as a result of the revaluation is credited directly to “Revaluation increment in land”, net of related deferred tax liability. Any resulting decrease is directly charged against any related revaluation increment to the extent that the decrease does not exceed the amount of the revaluation increment in respect of the same asset. The initial cost of property, plant and equipment consists of its purchase price, including import duties, taxes, and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditures incurred after the property, plant and equipment have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, are normally charged to income in the period in which the costs are incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditures have resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of an item of property, plant and equipment beyond its originally assessed standard of performance, the expenditures are capitalized as an additional cost of property, plant and equipment. Construction in progress is stated at cost. This includes cost of construction, equipment, and other direct costs. Construction in progress is not depreciated until such time that the relevant assets are completed and becomes available for use. Depreciation and amortization is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Land improvements Buildings, structures and improvements Machinery and equipment Transportation equipment Standing crops Office furniture and fixtures Years 5-10 8-30 3-10 3-5 10 1-3 32 - 11 The residual values, estimated useful lives and depreciation and amortization method are periodically reviewed and adjusted if appropriate at each balance sheet date. When property and equipment carried at cost are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization and impairment in value are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Upon disposal of revalued land, the related revaluation increment realized in respect of the latest valuation will be released from the revaluation increment directly to retained earnings. Investment Property Investment property, which is included under other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheet, pertains to a parcel of land not used in operation and stated at cost less any impairment in value. This is used by the Group to earn rentals under operating lease arrangements or for capital appreciation or both, rather than for use in the production or supply of goods or services, or for administrative purposes, or sale in the ordinary course of business. Investment property is derecognized when it has been either disposed of or when it is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of investment property is recognized in the consolidated statement of income in the year of retirement or disposal. Transfers are made to investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use, evidenced by ending of owner-occupation, commencement of an operating lease to another party or ending of construction or development. Transfers are made from investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use, evidenced by commencement of owner-occupation or commencement of development with a view to sell. License Fee License fee, presented as part of “Other noncurrent assets” in the consolidated balance sheet, is accounted for under the cost model. Costs incurred for the license agreement have been capitalized and are amortized over the period covered by the agreement of 10 years until November 2007 (see Note 10). The carrying value of the license fee is reviewed for impairment and any impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Impairment of Non-financial Assets The carrying values of property, plant and equipment and investment property are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amounts, the assets are written down to their recoverable amounts. An asset’s recoverable amount is the greater of net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present values using a pre-tax discount rate that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Any impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. An assessment is made at each balance sheet date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognized impairment loss is reviewed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s 33 - 12 - recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Treasury Shares The Parent Company’s common shares which are reacquired (treasury shares) are deducted from stockholders’ equity. No gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income on the purchase, sale or cancellation of the Parent Company’s common shares. Revenue Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized: Sales Sales revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Rental Income Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Interest Income Interest income is recognized as the interest accrues taking into account the effective yield on the asset. Retirement Benefits Cost Retirement benefits cost is actuarially computed using the projected unit credit method. This method reflects services rendered by employees up to the date of valuation and incorporates assumptions concerning employees’ projected salaries. Actuarial valuations are conducted with sufficient regularity, with option to accelerate when significant changes to underlying assumptions occur. Retirement benefits cost includes current service cost, interest cost, expected return on any plan assets, actuarial gains and losses, past service cost and the effect of any curtailment or settlement. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized as income or expense when the net cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses of the defined benefit plan at the end of the previous reporting year exceeded 10% of the higher of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets at that date. These gains or losses are recognized over the expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the defined benefit plan. The net retirement liability recognized by the Group in respect of the defined benefit retirement plan is the aggregate of the present value of the defined benefit obligation and actuarial gains and losses not recognized reduced by the past service cost not yet recognized and the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. The net retirement asset recognized by the Group in respect of the defined benefit retirement plan is the lower of: (a) the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of the plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs that shall be recognized in later periods or (b) the total of any 34 - 13 - cumulative unrecognized net actuarial losses and past service cost and the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using risk-free interest rates of government bonds that have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related retirement liability. Operating Lease The determination of whether the arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at inception date of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. A reassessment is made after inception on the lease only if one of the following applies: (a) there is a change in contractual terms, other than a renewal or extension of the arrangement; (b) a renewal option is exercised or extension granted, unless the term of the renewal or extension was initially included in the lease term; (c) there is a change in the determination of whether fulfillment is dependent on a specified asset; or (d) there is substantial change to the asset. Where a reassessment is made, lease accounting shall commence or cease from the date when the change in circumstances gave rise to reassessment for scenarios (a), (c), or (d) and at the date of renewal or extension period for scenario (b). Leases where the Group, as lessor, retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred. Income Taxes Current Tax Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred Tax Deferred tax is provided, using the balance sheet liability method, on temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and unused minimum corporate income tax (MCIT) and net operating loss carryover (NOLCO) can be utilized. 35 - 14 - The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recorded. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled based on the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off the deferred tax assets against the deferred tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority. Income tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in the consolidated statement of income. Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in Philippine peso based on the exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates. Outstanding foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated to Philippine peso at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Foreign exchange differentials between the rate at transaction date and the rate at settlement date or balance sheet date of foreign currency-denominated monetary assets or liabilities are reflected in the consolidated statement of income. Provisions and Contingencies Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessment of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense. Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements. These are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of economic benefit is probable. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic earnings or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding after considering the retroactive effect, if any, of stock dividends declared during the year. Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year and adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares, if any. 36 - 15 - Events After the Balance Sheet Date Post year-end events up to the date of the approval of the BOD that provide additional information about the Group’s position at balance sheet date (adjusting events) are reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Post year-end events that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when material. Segment Reporting The Group’s operating businesses are organized and managed separately according to the nature of the products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets. The Group’s asset-producing revenues are located in the Philippines (i.e., one geographical location). Therefore, geographical segment information is no longer presented. 3. Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in compliance with PFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. While the Group believes that the assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, differences in the actual experience or changes in the assumptions may materially affect the estimated amounts. Actual results could differ from such estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Determination of Parent Company’s Functional Currency The Parent Company, based on the relevant economic substance of the underlying circumstances, has determined its functional currency to be the Philippine peso. It is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Parent Company and its subsidiaries operate. Classification of Financial Instruments The Group classifies a financial instrument, or its components, on initial recognition as a financial liability, a financial asset or an equity instrument in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial liability, a financial asset or an equity instrument. The substance of a financial instrument, rather than its legal form, governs its classification in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet. The Group determines the classification at initial recognition and re-evaluates this classification at every reporting date. The carrying value of financial assets amounted to = P159,990,320 and = P121,256,430 and the carrying value of financial liabilities amounted to = P324,359,460 and = P452,863,222 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 23). 37 - 16 - Operating Lease The Group has entered into property leases, where it has determined that the risks and rewards related to those properties are retained by the Group. As such, these lease agreements are accounted for as operating leases. Estimation of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Group maintains allowance for doubtful accounts based on the result of the individual and collective assessment under PAS 39. Under the individual assessment, the Group is required to obtain the present value of estimated cash flows using the receivable’s original effective interest rate. Impairment loss is determined as the difference between the receivable’s carrying balance and the computed present value. The collective assessment would require the Group to group its receivables based on the credit risk characteristics (industry, customer type, customer location, past-due status and term) of the customers. Impairment loss is then determined based on historical loss experience of the receivables grouped per credit risk profile. The methodology and assumptions used for the individual and collective assessments are based on management’s judgment and estimate. Therefore, the amount and timing of recorded expense for any period would differ depending on the judgments and estimates made for the year. Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, amounted to P =90,279,635 and = P76,121,670 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Allowance for doubtful accounts amounted to P =10,381,793 and = P14,965,559 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Notes 5 and 10). Impairment of Available-for-sale Investments The Group treats available-for-sale investments as impaired when there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value below their cost or where other objective evidence of impairment exists. The determination of what is ‘significant’ or ‘prolonged’ requires judgment. The Group treats ‘significant’ generally as 20% more of the original cost of investment, and ‘prolonged’, greater than 6 months. In addition, the Group evaluates other factors, including normal volatility in share price for quoted equities and the future cash flows and the discount factors for unquoted equities. Impairment loss amounting to P =11,417,996 was recognized in 2004. No impairment loss was recognized in 2006 and 2005. Determination of Net Realizable Value of Inventories The Group’s estimates of the net realizable values of inventories are based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the estimates are made, of the amount that the inventories are expected to be realized. These estimates consider the fluctuations of price or cost directly relating to events occurring after the end of the period to the extent that such events confirm conditions existing at the end of the period. A new assessment is made of net realizable value in each subsequent period. When the circumstances that previously caused inventories to be written down below cost no longer exist or when there is a clear evidence of an increase in net realizable value because of change in economic circumstances, the amount of the write-down is reversed so that the new carrying amount is the lower of the cost and the revised net realizable value. The Group’s inventories as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 amounted to P =84,955,812 and = P146,360,585, respectively (see Note 6). 38 - 17 - Revaluation of Land The Group’s parcels of land are carried at revalued amounts, which approximate their fair values at the date of the revaluation, less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The valuations of land are performed by professionally qualified appraisers. Revaluation is made with sufficient regularity such that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date. The resulting increase in the valuation of land, net of the related deferred tax liability based on the 2006 valuation, amounted to P =181,942 and is presented under “Revaluation increment in land” in the consolidated balance sheet. The carrying value of land amounts to P =1,146,673,746 and P = 1,210,408,482 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 9). Estimation of Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment The Group estimates the useful lives of its property, plant and equipment based on the period over which the assets are expected to be available for use. The Group reviews annually the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment based on factors that include asset utilization, internal technical evaluation, technological changes, environmental and anticipated use of the assets tempered by related industry benchmark information. It is possible that future results of operation could be materially affected by changes in these estimates brought about by changes in factors mentioned. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment would increase depreciation expense and decrease noncurrent assets. The carrying values of property, plant and equipment at cost amounted to = P237,235,868 and = P294,015,882 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total depreciation expense charged to operations amounted to P = 62,933,909 in 2006, P =66,664,577 in 2005 and = P66,780,200 in 2004 (see Notes 9, 16 and 17). Impairment of nonfinancial assets The Group determines whether its nonfinancial assets are impaired, at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which the assets belong. Estimating the value in use requires the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-generating unit and also to choose an appropriate discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The carrying values of property, plant and equipment at cost amounted to = P237,235,868 and = P294,015,882 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of which no impairment of assets were recognized. Estimation of Retirement Benefits The determination of the obligation and cost of retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain assumptions used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Those assumptions are described in Note 19 and include among others, discount rates, expected returns on plan asset and salary increase rates. Actual results that differ from the Group’s assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and therefore, generally affect the recognized expense and recorded obligation in such future periods. While the Group believes that the assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, significant differences in the actual experience or significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the retirement obligations. Net retirement liability amounted to =44,594,583 and = P P66,727,907 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Retirement expense charged to operations amounted to = P4,852,698 in 2006, = P15,197,314 in 2005 and = P 14,372,328 in 2004 (see Note 19). 39 - 18 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets The Group reviews the carrying amounts at each balance sheet date and adjusts the balance of deferred tax assets to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax assets to be utilized. Deferred tax assets recognized amounted to P =42,550,143 and = P34,261,545 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 21). Provisions The Group provides for present obligations (legal or constructive) where it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits, that will be required to settle said obligations. An estimate of the provision is based on known information at consolidated balance sheet date, net of any estimated amount that may be reimbursed to the Group. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The amount of provision is being re-assessed at least on an annual basis to consider new relevant information. The Group has no provisions in 2006, 2005 and 2004. 4. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand and in banks Short-term investments 2006 P =19,640,592 17,000,000 P =36,640,592 2005 =20,728,306 P – =20,728,306 P Cash in bank earns interest at the respective bank deposit rates. Short-term investments are made for varying periods of up to three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at respective short-term deposit rates. 5. Receivables Trade Receivable from stockholders Insurance claim receivable Officers and employees Current portion of receivable from MERALCO - net of deferred interest income (Note 10) Others Less allowance for doubtful accounts 2006 P =53,623,205 27,218,040 10,206,172 1,256,544 2005 =51,718,601 P 23,158,084 – 186,919 1,627,882 6,195,052 100,126,895 9,847,260 P =90,279,635 2,248,202 13,240,890 90,552,696 14,431,026 =76,121,670 P Insurance claim receivable pertains to reimbursement for losses suffered by CAWC from typhoon Milenyo in 2006. 40 - 19 6. Inventories 2005 2006 P =22,479,663 7,036,392 1,523,269 P =12,751,740 7,036,392 1,523,269 P =12,751,740 7,036,392 1,523,269 =69,980,670 P 8,695,758 1,430,470 = P57,552,231 8,695,758 1,430,470 At lower of and NRV V = P57,552,231 8,695,758 1,430,470 32,018,890 1,657,621 29,680,164 1,657,621 29,680,164 1,657,621 42,911,439 17,295 41,601,951 17,295 41,601,951 17,295 36,947,300 32,306,626 32,306,626 P =84,955,812 40,389,577 37,062,880 37,062,880 =146,360,585 P At cost Finished goods Semi-processed goods Merchandise on hand Raw materials: On hand In transit Spare parts and factory supplies in transit At NRV At lower of cost and NRV At cost At NRV st Under the terms of the trust receipt agreements covering liabilities under letters of credit, open accounts and/or documents against payment, some raw materials amounting to P =10,974,308 were released to LMG and CAWC in trust for the banks. LMG and CAWC are accountable to the banks for the trusteed raw materials or their sales proceeds. 7. Other Current Assets Prepaid taxes Input taxes Prepaid expenses Others 2006 P =56,108,844 11,317,929 2,494,148 3,112,148 P =73,033,069 2005 =50,651,588 P 11,317,537 6,623,928 1,902,408 =70,495,461 P 2006 2005 P =119,240,806 =119,240,806 P (106,167,307) 3,238,292 (3,371,690) (106,300,705) P =12,940,101 (104,886,368) 2,639,061 (3,920,000) (106,167,307) =13,073,499 P 8. Investment in an Associate Investment in an associate - at equity Acquisition costs Accumulated equity in net losses: Balance at beginning of year Equity in net earnings during the year Dividends received Balance at end of year The Group’s investment in an associate accounted for under the equity method pertains to the Parent Company’s 49% investment in Perfumeria Española Corp. (PEC). The summarized financial information of PEC as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows: Total assets Total liabilities Stockholders’ equity Net income 2006 P =46,209,022 19,755,084 26,453,938 6,608,761 2005 =46,897,200 P 20,171,023 26,726,177 5,385,839 41 - 20 - 9. Property, Plant and Equipment 2006 Buildings, Land Structures and Machinery and Transportation Improvements Improvements Equipment Equipment At Cost: Costs Beginning balances Additions Disposals Reclassifications Ending balances Accumulated Depreciation Beginning balances Additions (Notes 16 and 17) Disposals Ending balances Net Book Values P =35,811,419 – (2,906,219) – 32,905,200 P =212,408,640 – (5,044,263) – 207,364,377 P =845,776,550 4,849,370 – 3,237,207 853,863,127 27,693,896 1,476,237 (2,906,217) 26,263,916 P =6,641,284 167,851,314 11,682,238 (5,044,260) 174,489,292 P =32,875,085 615,728,580 47,165,311 – 662,893,891 P =190,969,236 Office Standing Furniture Construction Crops and Fixtures in Progress P =34,210,922 P =8,302,018 P =56,276,982 61,448 – 95,072 (3,732,171) (8,302,018) (5,563,717) 102,600 – 45,452 30,642,799 – 50,853,789 30,215,252 8,302,016 1,738,898 – (3,732,168) (8,302,016) 28,221,982 – P =2,420,817 P =– 54,768,690 871,225 (5,512,351) 50,127,564 P =726,225 Total P =5,789,099 P =1,198,575,630 1,296,983 6,302,873 – (25,548,388) (3,482,861) (97,602) 3,603,221 1,179,232,513 – – – – P =3,603,221 904,559,748 62,933,909 (25,497,012) 941,996,645 P =237,235,868 2005 Land Improvements At Cost: Costs Beginning balances Additions Disposals Reclassifications Ending balances Accumulated Depreciation Beginning balances Additions (Notes 16 and 17) Disposals Reclassifications Ending balances Net Book Values Buildings, Structures and Machinery and Improvements Equipment = P35,467,359 344,060 – – 35,811,419 = P216,216,102 – (3,807,462) – 212,408,640 = P887,787,414 6,297,472 (87,010,794) 38,702,458 845,776,550 26,231,102 1,462,794 – – 27,693,896 =8,117,523 P 157,854,509 11,920,564 (1,921,613) (2,146) 167,851,314 = P44,557,326 651,324,057 49,926,218 (85,545,258) 23,563 615,728,580 = P230,047,970 Transportation Equipment Standing Crops = P38,962,311 = P8,302,018 1,546,614 – (6,298,003) – – – 34,210,922 8,302,018 34,619,848 1,806,797 (6,211,393) – 30,215,252 = P3,995,670 8,302,016 – – – 8,302,016 = P2 Office Furniture Construction and Fixtures in Progress = P56,462,515 = P19,802,580 = P1,263,000,299 911,946 25,015,414 34,115,506 (1,073,916) – (98,190,175) (23,563) (39,028,895) (350,000) 56,276,982 5,789,099 1,198,575,630 54,294,691 1,548,204 (1,052,788) (21,417) 54,768,690 = P1,508,292 2006 Land At revalued amount: Beginning balances Appraisal increase Disposal Ending balances Cost Total – – – – – = P5,789,099 932,626,223 66,664,577 (94,731,052) – 904,559,748 = P294,015,882 2005 P1,210,408,482 P =1,210,408,482 = – 279,911 – (64,014,647) =1,210,408,482 P =1,146,673,746 P =73,568,106 P P =72,536,709 Land is carried at revalued amounts using the fair market value as determined by an independent firm of appraisers in 2006. Some parcels of land with a carrying value of P =27,136,000 and = P37,594,800 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, are used as collaterals for bank loans and long-term debt (see Notes 11 and 13). 42 - 21 - Property, plant and equipment include the following that are not used in operations: Buildings, Land Structures and Improvements Improvements Costs Beginning balances Disposals Ending balances Accumulated Depreciation Beginning balances Additions Disposals Ending balances Net Book Values Machinery Office and Transportation Furniture Equipment Equipment and Fixtures 2005 Total 2006 Total = P2,037,100 P =16,336,423 (2,037,100) (4,852,452) – 11,483,971 P =– – – = P2,338,102 P =5,284,883 (2,338,102) (5,284,883) – – P114,914,181 P =25,996,508 = (14,512,537) (88,917,673) 25,996,508 11,483,971 1,991,473 45,627 (2,037,100) – =– P – – – – P =– 2,338,102 – (2,338,102) – = P– 20,286,280 1,902,570 (14,461,269) 7,727,581 P =3,756,390 10,723,090 1,856,943 (4,852,452) 7,727,581 = P3,756,390 5,233,615 – (5,233,615) – =– P 104,038,702 1,902,570 (85,654,992) 20,286,280 =5,710,228 P The Parent Company’s land located in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija (included as part of “Land at revalued amount” account) with costs of P =169,200 and appraised value of = P19,355,146 is subject to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) (see Note 25). In 2006, the Parent Company sold this land for = P85,497,415 resulting to a gain of = P66,142,270, which was recognized in the consolidated statement of income. The related revaluation increment transferred to retained earnings amounted to = P19,185,946. In 2006, a parcel of land in Pinamucan, Batangas with cost amounting to = P862,197 was sold. Its revalued amount at the time of sale was P =44,659,500. Proceeds from the sale amounted to =59,546,000 resulting to a gain of = P P14,886,500 was recognized in the 2006 consolidated statement of income. The related revaluation increment transferred to retained earnings amounted to = P 40,224,543, net of deferred capital gains tax of = P3,572,760. 10. Other Noncurrent Assets Receivable from local government Available-for-sale investments Investment property - land not used in operations Receivable from MERALCO - net of deferred interest income Other long-term receivables License fee (Note 26) Cash in bank restricted for use in operations Refundable deposits Other noncurrent assets Less allowance for doubtful accounts 2006 P =20,861,894 18,896,987 15,709,896 2005 =21,593,363 P 5,320,016 14,786,772 7,162,074 2,982,437 2,549,475 2,205,674 – 2,526,580 72,895,017 534,533 P =72,360,484 9,207,330 1,661,196 5,098,950 2,171,578 2,803,297 3,520,244 66,162,746 534,533 =65,628,213 P Receivable from Local Government Receivable from local government represents the balance of the local tax credit from the Municipality of San Pascual, Batangas which management believes is expected to be recovered in due time but beyond one year. This will be offset against future tax liabilities of the Parent Company to the Municipality of San Pascual, Batangas. 43 - 22 - Available-for-sale investments consist of: a. Investments in the following companies have been fully impaired and charged to profit and loss in previous years. Cost of investments are as follows: All Asia Capital and Trust Corporation Petrochemicals Corporation of Asia Pacific (Petrocorp) =108,437,500 P 724,761,279 In 2006, portion of investments in PetroCorp amounting to P =31,881,194 was recovered and received by the Group and recognized in the consolidated statement of income. b. Other investments amounting to P =18,896,987 in 2006 and = P5,320,016 in 2005 represent club shares and other proprietary shares. Other investments are carried at fair value with net cumulative gain as of December 31, 2006 of =12,210,000, net of deferred tax liability of = P P1,340,000, recognized as a separate component of the stockholders’ equity. Prior to January 1, 2005, these investments are classified in the 2004 consolidated balance sheet as investments in shares of stock stated at the lower of the aggregate cost and market value, determined at balance sheet date. In 2005, upon adoption of PAS 32 and 39, such investments were classified as available-for-sale investments measured at fair value in the 2005 consolidated balance sheet. The accumulated net unrealized loss in value of investments in noncurrent marketable securities amounting to P =11,417,996 as of December 31, 2004 was deemed significant and was charged to retained earnings as of January 1, 2005. Investment Property Investment property-land not used operations is carried at cost. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the appraised value amounted to P =430,642,944 as determined by independent appraisers on January 14 and April 11, 2005. The excess of the appraised value of the land over their carrying amount is not recognized in the financial statements. Receivable from MERALCO In 2005, MERALCO, informed the Company that in reference to the MERALCO Phase IV-B of the refund approved by the Energy Regulatory Board, the Company’s electric service was qualified for refund under Phase IV-B. Under the MERALCO refund scheme, the refund may be received through postdated checks or as a fixed monthly credit to bills with cash option. The Company intends to recover the refund through postdated checks to be collected over 5.25 years and 1.5 years, starting in April 2006 up to July 2011 and April 2006 up to October 2007, respectively. - 23 - 44 The Group recognized a receivable in 2005 from MERALCO amounting to P =14,511,784, unearned interest income of = P3,056,252, and income from refund of = P11,455,532. The receivable was discounted using an effective interest rate of 9.57%. Breakdown of outstanding balance as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows: Collectible within one year and six months Receivable from MERALCO Deferred interest income Collectible within five years and three months Receivable from MERALCO Deferred interest income Current P =175,412 3,592 Current 2006 Noncurrent P =– – Noncurrent Current =701,646 P 70,899 Current 2005 Noncurrent = P350,824 10,321 Noncurrent 2,239,291 783,229 8,417,870 1,255,796 2,563,679 946,224 10,895,635 2,028,808 The current portion of the refund receivable, net of deferred interest income is included under “Receivable” account in the consolidated balance sheets (see Note 5). Restricted Cash Cash in bank restricted for use in operations consists of (a) time deposit which serves as a collateral for a short-term loan with a local bank, (b) garnished bank accounts related to the lawsuit filed by one of the Group’s stockholders and (c) bank accounts used for CMC’s operations with its supplier. 11. Notes Payable The Parent Company’s short-term loans: Partially secured loan obtained from a local bank with interest rate of 12.25% in 2006 and 2005. The loan is collateralized by a chattel mortgage over investments in club shares of stock with carrying value of =31,000,000 and = P P19,000,000 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total interest paid amounted to = P4,107,851 in 2006 and = P3,125,699 in 2005. Unsecured loan obtained from a local association with interest rate of 8% per annum, payable monthly. Total interest paid amounted to P =351,511 and = P295,244 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Partially secured loan obtained from a local bank with interest rate of 12% plus 3% service fee in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The loan is collateralized by a certificate of time deposit amounting to P =1,153,566 in 2006 and = P1,121,901 in 2005. Total interest paid amounted to = P318,200 and = P367,276 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. 2006 2005 P =32,900,000 =32,900,000 P 3,650,000 3,650,000 2,600,000 2,700,000 (Forward) - 24 45 Unsecured loan obtained from a local bank, with interest rate equivalent to 91-day Treasury Bill (T-bill) rate plus 2% to be repriced monthly. Total interest paid amounted to =232,258 and = P P584,892 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Subsidiaries’ peso-denominated short-term loans from local banks: Secured loan with interest rate of 12.25% per annum. Principal amount is payable in August 2007. Unsecured loan with interest of 12% per annum. The principal amount which was payable in January 2006 was subsequently renewed in 2006. Unsecured loan with interest of 12% per annum. Secured loan with interest rate based on 91-day T-Bill rate plus 2% with monthly repricing. The principal amount is payable in January 2006. This loan is collateralized by a parcel of land with a carrying value =37,594,800. P Unsecured loan with interest rate of 7.8%-12%. The principal amount is payable in January 2006. Others 2006 2005 = P– =6,800,000 P 6,000,000 6,000,000 5,500,000 3,000,000 5,500,000 5,000,000 – 12,800,000 – – P =53,650,000 3,750,000 500,000 =79,600,000 P In 2006, a portion of the LMG’s secured loan outstanding as of December 31, 2005 amounting to P = 6,000,000 was renewed and was collateralized by a parcel of land with a carrying value of =27,136,000. Moreover, the remaining notes payable amounting to P P =16,550,000 were fully paid in 2006. 12. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Trade Accrued expenses Output taxes Unearned rental income Others 2006 P =133,235,163 30,369,753 1,046,445 81,440 5,741,493 P =170,474,294 2005 =162,165,546 P 32,405,152 1,812,091 1,718,185 13,630,806 =211,731,780 P 46 - 25 13. Long-term Debt CIP’s long-term promissory note with a local bank: Unsecured loan with interest rate equivalent to the prevailing lender rate subject to monthly repricing, payable monthly starting November 2001 until October 2006. The Parent Company paid = P12,800,000 and =4,800,000 of the loan principal in 2006 P and 2005, respectively. Interest expense amounted to P =843,307 and = P2,571,891 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total interest paid amounted to = P843,307 and = P1,789,929 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Subsidiary’s peso-denominated long-term promissory notes with local banks: Secured loan with interest rate based on prevailing lender’s rate subject to monthly repricing, payable monthly starting September 2002 until August 2008. The principal amount is payable in 20 equal amortizations starting in December 2003 until August 2008. This loan is secured by a parcel of land with a carrying value of =22,000,000 and appraised value of P =172,704,000. P Secured loan with interest equivalent to 3-month PHIBOR plus spread of 2.5% payable monthly up to December 2006. The principal amount is payable in 12 quarterly installments starting in March 2003 until December 2005. The maturity date of said loan, however, is extended until December 2006. This loan is collateralized by a parcel of land with a carrying value and appraised value of = P4,032,205 and =192,315,000, respectively. P Less current portion of long-term debt 2006 2005 P =– =12,800,000 P – 11,990,000 – – – P =– 4,591,544 29,381,544 10,481,544 =18,900,000 P In 2006, LMG made an early settlement of its long-term debt amounting to = P18,445,327, including interest of = P1,863,783. 47 - 26 - 14. Related Party Transactions The Group has the following significant transactions with its affiliates: a. Service agreement with affiliates. The service fee consists of management fee and the shared services fee. Management fee represents the related parties’ share in the general corporate overhead incurred by the Group. The shared services fee is billed using an activity-based costing, under which, services rendered are based on man hours spent or number of items processed or output produced, as applicable. Management fee and shared services fee charged to affiliates are as follows: Management fee: Vision Insurance Consultants, Inc. (VIC) Others Shared services fees: PEC VIC Others 2006 2005 2004 P =600,000 – 600,000 =600,000 P – 600,000 P =600,000 54,545 654,545 1,412,105 944,457 66,674 2,423,236 P =3,023,236 1,611,989 1,216,877 280,000 3,108,866 =3,708,866 P 1,608,294 1,268,267 974,587 3,851,148 = P4,505,693 b. Rental agreement with affiliates for one year, renewable at the option of both parties. Total rental income amounted to = P998,037 in 2006, = P1,114,764 in 2005 and = P1,861,031 in 2004. c. LMG is a guarantor to Bataan Industrial Gases, Inc.’s P =59.5 million loan to a local bank to the extent of 20%. On January 17, 2005, the local bank issued a Release of Chattel Mortgage certification releasing LMG from any liability as a result of the full settlement of the loan. d. KPC purchases merchandise inventories from its stockholder, Kemira Chemicals Oy of Finland (Kemira). Total purchases amounted to = P2,399,644 in 2006, = P4,237,463 in 2005 and = P 1,535,919 in 2004. e. KPC has a license agreement (Agreement) with Kemira, for 10 years until November 2007, to manufacture and sell water treatment chemicals by using product technology developed and to be developed by Kemira. Under the Agreement, KPC will pay US$550,000 covering license fee, basic designs, commissioning and start-up of a new aluminum sulfate plant; management and marketing; technical support; and production know-how. The fee was later reduced to US$400,000. Total payments made by KPC amounting to US$300,000 or =11,331,000 (net of taxes) were deferred. The balance of deferred license fee of P P =2,549,475 and = P5,098,950 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, is included under the “Other noncurrent assets” account in the consolidated balance sheets. f. VIC provides risk management services for the Group related to its production operations. Amounts billed are based on actual charges. Risk management fees, included under share in common services, charged to cost of sales amounted to = P54,545 in 2004. No risk management fee was billed in 2006 and 2005. 48 - 27 - g. The Parent Company and its subsidiaries have noninterest and interest-bearing advances and receive reimbursement of expenses from affiliates. The interest-bearing cash advances have interest rates ranging from 8% to 12% in 2006 and 8% to 9.75% in both 2005 and 2004. Related interest expense amounted to = P2,934,296 in 2006, = P1,120,630 in 2005 and =1,257,109 in 2004. P h. Compensation of key management personnel consists of short-term employee benefits and termination benefits amounting to = P22,940,674 and = P1,598,873, respectively, in 2006 and =36,203,247 and = P P2,996,941, respectively, in 2005 and = P38,094,268 and = P1,600,227, respectively, in 2004. Outstanding net receivables from and payables to related parties are as follows: Premiums Payable 2005 2006 Current: Due from Petrocorp PEC VIC Less allowance for doubtful accounts Due to: VIC PEC Other Advances Non interest-bearing Interest-bearing 2005 2005 2006 2006 P =– – – – =– P – – – P =25,473 – – 25,473 =25,473 P – 31,653 57,126 – P =– – =– P – P =25,473 – =57,126 P P9,699,482 P =22,940,837 = 5,689 – – – =9,705,171 P =22,940,837 P P =101,460 – – P =101,460 =10,911,740 P 50,894 – =10,962,634 P P =– – – – – P =– P =– – – P =– Interest 2006 2005 2006 Total 2005 Total =1,026,861 P P P7,985,778 =7,485,778 = – – 332,623 – – – 1,026,861 7,818,401 7,985,778 P =8,538,112 332,623 – 8,870,735 =9,038,112 P – 31,653 9,069,765 6,124,654 =1,861,124 P 8,512,639 P =358,096 6,124,654 =2,945,111 P =– P P =23,393,762 646,921 – – 25,646 =646,921 P P =23,419,408 =23,536,408 P 703,504 – =24,239,912 P 2005 Others 2006 =– P – – – P =1,026,861 – – 1,026,861 – =– P 1,026,861 P =– – 7,485,778 =1,026,861 P P =332,623 =1,033,946 P – – =1,033,946 P P =351,465 – – P =351,465 =1,891,240 P – – =1,891,240 P P =– – 25,646 P =25,646 15. Stockholders’ Equity Quasi-Reorganization of CAWC On June 23, 2005, CAWC’s Board ExCom approved the quasi-reorganization of CAWC with the objective of eliminating CAWC’s accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2004 amounting to =73,973,943 by applying the revaluation increment in land as of such date. P On October 10, 2005, the SEC approved the quasi-reorganization. Pursuant to the SEC approval of the foregoing, CAWC was subject to conditions that: (a) the remaining revaluation increment of = P58,730,787 as of December 31, 2005, after applying = P73,973,943 to the Company’s deficit, will not be used to wipe out losses that may be incurred in the future without prior approval of SEC; (b) for purposes of dividend declaration, the retained earnings of CAWC shall be restricted to the extent of the deficit wiped out by the appraisal increment in land; and (c) CAWC shall disclose in its financial statements for a minimum period of three years the mechanics, purpose and effect of such quasi-reorganization, on the financial condition of the CAWC. On October 14, 2006, the Parent Company declared cash dividends in the sum of = P22,000,000 as of October 13, 2006. Total outstanding shares of stock as of the declaration date was 10,296,601 shares excluding treasury shares of 87, resulting to dividends of = P2.1366 per share which was directly charged to unappropriated retained earnings. On October 14, 2006, LMG declared cash dividends in the sum of P =30,000,000 as of October 13, 2006. Total outstanding shares of stock as of the declaration date was 193,544,176 shares excluding treasury shares of 100,028, resulting to dividends = P0.1550 per share which was directly charged to unappropriated retained earnings. 49 - 28 16. Costs of Goods Sold Raw materials used and changes in inventories Depreciation (Note 9) Personnel expenses (Note 19) Merchandise Supplies Communication, light and water Outside services Taxes and licenses Utilities Repairs and maintenance Insurance Rent Provision for inventory losses (Note 6) Others 2006 P =259,505,283 59,328,173 45,199,201 19,743,365 18,500,444 13,346,289 10,299,641 9,807,008 8,968,559 8,903,969 6,090,362 966,501 – 19,681,049 P =480,339,844 2005 =485,520,527 P 62,482,593 63,870,488 76,761,250 74,175,576 38,895,320 12,689,241 18,731,236 6,344,362 19,299,945 8,826,058 3,429,965 11,919,914 16,128,028 =899,074,503 P 2004 = P842,216,204 62,342,184 69,964,748 52,132,448 84,882,247 34,641,318 12,607,152 17,483,501 6,209,200 26,692,332 7,270,155 7,035,161 7,851,020 25,445,078 = P1,256,772,748 17. Operating Expenses Personnel expenses (Note 19) Outside services Communication, light and water Taxes and licenses Depreciation (Note 9) Provision for doubtful accounts Repairs and maintenance Travel Others 2004 2005 2006 =73,841,101 P =68,620,380 P =49,275,992 P 13,158,156 9,894,540 14,722,526 8,127,000 7,776,116 6,298,386 4,664,263 4,866,030 5,708,941 4,181,984 4,438,016 3,605,736 169,965 – 2,243,072 1,596,380 1,174,163 1,568,062 952,599 1,015,972 851,079 9,252,637 8,398,053 6,200,431 P115,944,085 P =106,183,270 P =90,474,225 = 18. Interest Expense and Other Income a. Interest Expense Interest expense consists of: Short-term loans and trust receipts Long-term debt 2006 P =18,686,947 3,986,585 P =22,673,532 2004 2005 = P24,730,185 = P22,702,628 4,895,571 4,875,469 = P29,625,756 = P27,578,097 50 - 29 - b. Other Income - net Other income consists of: Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment (Note 9) Recovery from Petrocorp investments (Note 10) Gain on insurance claims Foreign exchange gain (loss) - net Dividend income Equity in net earnings of an associate (Note 8) Interest income Reversal of various accrued expenses Income from MERALCO refund (Note 10) Land lease Others - net 2006 2005 P =81,209,644 = P4,712,101 31,881,194 8,556,496 4,871,191 3,565,818 3,238,292 2,445,108 – – – 10,560,450 P =146,328,193 2004 (P =276,577) – – – – 1,855,729 (303,380) 3,920,000 2,940,000 2,639,061 2,411,753 392,251 913,557 4,070,882 8,037,425 11,455,532 – – 1,530,303 9,860,823 3,580,473 = P38,906,379 = P18,833,554 Breakdown of interest income as to source are as follows: 2006 P =1,427,985 1,017,124 – P =2,445,109 Interest income from banks Interest income from Meralco Interest income from affiliates - net 2005 = P392,250 – – = P392,250 2004 = P568,340 – 345,217 = P913,557 19. Personnel Expenses and Retirement Benefits Cost a. Personnel expenses consists of: Salaries and wages Retirement benefits cost Other employee benefits 2006 P =72,430,161 4,852,698 17,192,334 P =94,475,193 2005 = P106,087,829 15,197,314 16,426,446 = P137,711,589 2004 = P107,031,891 14,372,328 17,180,909 = P138,585,128 b. Retirement benefit cost The Group has a funded, noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all permanent employees, which requires contributions to be made to separately administered funds. The following tables summarize the components of net retirement benefits cost recognized in the consolidated statements of income and the funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. 51 - 30 Net retirement benefits cost recognized in the consolidated statements of income are as follows: Current service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Net actuarial loss (gain) Retirement benefits cost for the year Actual loss on plan assets 2006 P =3,030,010 14,746,323 (5,100,564) (7,823,071) P =4,852,698 P =12,921,335 2005 P7,424,093 = 12,877,699 (5,156,851) 52,373 =15,197,314 P 2004 = P7,276,806 11,616,030 (4,646,302) 125,794 = P14,372,328 =2,157,426 P = P5,232,488 Accrued retirement benefits payable recognized in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Present value of the obligation Fair value of plan assets Unrecognized actuarial losses Asset ceiling limit Accrued retirement benefits payable 2006 P =78,559,573 17,079,123 61,480,450 (20,260,650) 3,374,783 P =44,594,583 2005 =123,896,308 P 51,005,647 72,890,661 (6,162,754) – =66,727,907 P Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows: Balances at beginning of year Current service cost Interest cost Benefits paid Actuarial gain Balances at end of year 2006 P =123,896,308 3,030,010 14,746,323 (50,116,405) (12,996,663) P =78,559,573 2005 =103,594,516 P 7,424,093 12,877,699 – – =123,896,308 P 2006 P =51,005,647 5,100,565 29,323,948 (50,116,405) (18,234,632) P =17,079,123 2005 =42,984,053 P 5,156,851 2,864,743 – – =51,005,647 P Changes in fair value of plan assets are as follows: Balance at beginning of year Expected return on plan assets Actual contributions Benefits paid Actuarial loss Balance at end of year 52 - 31 - The major categories of plan assets of the Company as a percentage of the fair value of the plan assets as of December 31, 2006 are as follows: Investment in government securities Investment in shares of stocks Other investments Other assets 58% 12% 25% 5% The overall expected return on the plan assets is determined based on the market prices prevailing on the date applicable to the period over which the obligation is to be settled. The principal assumptions used in determining retirement benefits costs for the Group’s plan are as follows as of January 1 of each year: 2006 158 12% 12% 6% Number of employees Discount rate per annum Expected annual rate of return on plan assets Future annual increase in salary 2005 241 12% 12% 6% 2004 227 12% 12% 6% As of December 31, 2006, the following are the assumptions: discount rate of 8%, expected annual rate of return on plan assets of 10% and future annual increase in salary of 6%. Amount for the current and previous years are as follows: Defined benefit obligations Fair value of plan assets Unfunded liability Experience adjustments on plan liabilities Experience adjustments on plan assets 2005 2004 2006 P123,896,308 P =103,594,516 P =78,559,573 = 51,005,647 42,984,053 17,079,123 72,890,661 60,610,463 61,480,450 – – 11,769,609 – – 17,199,527 The Group expects to contribute P =11,157,111 to the retirement fund in 2007. 20. Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Share Basic/diluted earnings per share attributable to the Parent Company were computed as follows: 2006 a. Net income (loss) attributable to the parent company stockholders b. Weighted average number of shares issued c. Weighted average number of shares held in the treasury d. Weighted average number of shares outstanding (b - c) e. Earnings (loss) per share (a / d) 2005 2004 P =22,631,900 10,296,688 (P =139,377,367) 10,296,688 (P =17,572,600) 10,296,688 87 87 87 10,296,601 P =2.1980 10,296,601 (P =13.5362) 10,296,601 (P =1.7066) 53 - 32 The Group has no dilutive potential common shares as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004. Thus, the basic and diluted earnings per share as of those dates are the same. 21. Income Taxes a. The components of the Group’s provision for income tax-current are as follows: RCIT MCIT Capital gains tax Final tax on interest income 2006 P =6,062,057 1,005,720 4,082,760 286,095 P =11,436,632 2005 =2,770,451 P 1,356,768 – 91,554 =4,218,773 P 2004 = P6,068,233 17,593 – 153,603 = P6,239,429 b. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: Deferred tax assets on: Accrued retirement benefits Deferred gain on sale of land Allowance for doubtful accounts and probable losses Allowance for probable inventory losses Unamortized past service cost Interest from MERALCO refund Accrued expenses and others NOLCO MCIT Deferred tax liability on: Revaluation increment in land Others 2006 2005 P =15,987,852 4,985,647 =19,470,636 P 4,985,647 4,926,902 1,216,318 6,841,785 241,344 902,885 5,262,409 2,185,001 42,550,143 5,297,722 1,216,318 646,420 377,034 644,620 443,867 1,179,281 34,261,545 371,463,411 1,444,228 372,907,639 P =330,357,496 393,409,579 56,994 393,466,573 =359,205,028 P Deferred gain on sale of land pertains to unrealized gain on sale of LMG’s parcel of land to KPC which will only be realized if sold to outside parties. c. As of December 31, 2006, the Group’s NOLCO and MCIT available for deduction from future taxable income and regular corporate income tax due, respectively, are as follows: NOLCO Year NOLCO Incurred Incurred 2006 P117,457,238 = 2005 144,349,318 2004 45,025,747 2003 49,214,159 =356,046,462 P Applied P =– – – (3,624,402) (P =3,624,402) Expired P =– – – (45,589,757) (P =45,589,757) Ending Balance P =117,457,238 144,349,318 45,025,747 – = P306,832,303 Available Until 2009 2008 2007 2006 54 - 33 MCIT Year Incurred 2006 2005 2004 2003 MCIT Incurred =1,020,305 P 1,304,661 153,279 559,789 =3,038,034 P Applied P =– – – (163,664) (P =163,664) Expired P =– – – (396,125) (P =396,125) Ending Balance P =1,020,305 1,304,661 153,279 – = P2,478,245 Available Until 2009 2008 2007 2006 d. The deductible temporary differences, MCIT and NOLCO for which no deferred tax assets were recognized are as follows: NOLCO Allowance for inventory obsolescence Accrued retirement benefits Allowance for doubtful accounts Unamortized portion of past service cost Unrealized foreign exchange losses - net Deferred interest income - MERALCO Accrued expenses MCIT 2005 2006 P233,696,631 P =291,706,847 = 14,631,724 13,913,921 10,151,017 – 6,485,510 4,558,057 3,402,800 2,417,131 – – 1,979,008 1,349,575 – 656,578 674,784 293,244 2004 P =92,220,372 10,562,831 9,998,210 6,315,547 4,191,725 3,759 – – 742,768 The deferred tax assets on these deductible temporary differences, MCIT and NOLCO were not recognized because management believes that the Group may not have sufficient taxable profits available to allow all or part of these deferred tax assets to be utilized in the near future. e. The reconciliation of the income taxes computed at the statutory income tax rate to the provision for income tax as shown in the consolidated statements of income follows: Statutory income tax Additions to (reductions in) income tax resulting from: Deferred tax assets not recognized Expired NOLCO and MCIT Capital gains on disposal of assets Recovery from Petrocorp investments Gain on insurance claims Gain on sale of shares of stock Gain on sale of tax-exempt bonds Interest income already subjected to final tax Temporary difference for which no deferred tax assets were recognized in previous years but recognized in current year Effect of change in income tax rate Others Provision for (benefit from) income tax 2006 P =11,294,989 17,657,483 13,968,679 (27,850,069) (11,158,416) (2,994,774) (634,725) (334,071) 2005 (P =46,005,457) 2004 = P5,472,553 57,932,051 – – – – – – 15,881,291 – – – – – – (209,575) (49,031) (114,195) – 798,334 (915,347) (P =377,492) (7,053,369) (9,578,362) (757,312) (P =5,511,480) (6,112,830) – 370,134 = P15,496,953 55 - 34 f. On May 24, 2005, the new Expanded-Value Added Tax (E-VAT) law was signed as Republic Act (RA) No. 9337 or the E-VAT Act of 2005. The E-VAT law took effect on November 1, 2005 following the approval on October 19, 2005 of Revenue Regulations 16-2005 which provides for the implementation of the rules and regulations of the new E-VAT law. Among the relevant provisions of the new E-VAT law are: i. change in corporate income tax rate from 32% to 35% for the next three years effective on November 1, 2005, and 30% starting on January 1, 2009 and thereafter; ii. a 70% cap on the input VAT that can be claimed against output VAT; iii. the amount of interest paid or incurred within taxable year on indebtedness in connection with the taxpayer’s profession, trade or business shall be allowed as a deduction from gross income, provided that, the taxpayer’s otherwise allowable deduction for interest expense shall be reduced by 42% of the interest income subject to final tax, provided that, effective January 1, 2009, the rate shall be 33%; and iv. increase in the VAT rate imposed on goods and services from 10% to 12% effective January 1, 2006 provided that the VAT collection as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the previous year exceeds 2.8% or the Philippine national government deficit as a percentage of GDP of the previous year exceeds 1.5%. On January 31, 2006, the Philippine President, upon recommendation of the Secretary of Finance, approved the 2% increase in VAT rate effective on February 1, 2006. On November 21, 2006, the President signed into law RA No. 9361 which amends Section 110 (B) of the Tax Code. This law, which became effective on December 13, 2006, provides that if the input tax, inclusive of the input tax carried over from the previous quarter exceeds the output tax, the excess input tax shall be carried over to the succeeding quarter or quarters. The Department of Finance through the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 2-2007 to implement the provisions of the said law. Based on the regulation, the amendment shall apply to the quarterly VAT returns to be filed after the effectivity of RA No. 9361 except VAT returns covering taxable quarters ending earlier than December 2006. 22. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise of cash and cash equivalents, receivable from MERALCO, available-for-sale investments, notes payable and long-term debt. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise financial assistance for the Group’s operations. The Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and payables and due to/from related parties, which arise directly from its operations. It is, and has been throughout the year under review, the Group’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken. The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments and policies for managing each of these risks, which the BOD reviews and approves, are as follows: 56 - 35 Cash Flow Interest Rate Risk The Group’s exposure to the risk for changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s long-term debt obligations with a floating interest rate. The Group also avails of bank loans with fixed interest rates in order to manage its interest cost. Foreign Currency Risk The Group has transactional currency exposures. Such exposure arises from purchases in currencies other than the Philippine peso. Approximately 1.77% of the Group’s purchases are denominated in currencies other than the Philippine peso. The Group, however, does not enter into transactions to hedge its foreign currency risk. Credit Risk Credit risks are minimized and monitored by limiting the Group’s associations to business parties with high creditworthiness. Receivables are monitored on an ongoing basis through the Group’s management reporting procedures. The Group does not have any significant exposure to any individual customer or counterparty. With respect to credit risk arising from cash and cash equivalents, receivables and available-for-sale investments, the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. The Group deals only with financial institutions duly evaluated and approved by the BOD. Liquidity Risk The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk is managed by using internally generated funds and proceeds from loans. Further, the Group maintains open credit lines with local banks in order to review and revolve maturing short-term loans. 23. Financial Instruments Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Group’s financial instruments that are carried in the consolidated financial statements. Carrying Amount 2005 2006 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Receivables Due from related parties Receivable from MERALCO Available-for-sale investments Other long-term receivables Financial liabilities: Notes payable Accounts payable and accrued expenses Liabilities under letters of credit and trust receipts Due to related parties Long-term debt P =36,640,592 90,279,635 358,096 10,832,573 18,896,987 2,982,437 P =159,990,320 Fair Value 2005 2006 =20,728,306 P P =36,640,592 76,121,670 90,279,635 2,913,458 358,096 14,511,784 11,526,490 5,320,016 18,896,987 1,661,196 2,982,437 =121,256,430 P P =160,684,237 =20,728,306 P 76,121,670 2,913,458 14,511,784 5,320,016 1,661,196 =121,256,430 P P =53,650,000 =79,600,000 P P =53,650,000 =79,600,000 P 170,474,294 211,731,780 170,474,294 211,731,780 109,391,809 76,815,758 22,758,089 23,419,408 – 29,381,544 =452,863,222 P P =324,359,460 109,391,809 22,758,089 29,381,544 =452,863,222 P 76,815,758 23,419,408 – P =324,359,460 57 - 36 The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, due to/from related parties, current portion of notes payable, liabilities under letters of credit and trust receipts and current portion of long-term debt approximate their fair values either because of their shortterm nature or the interest rates that they carry which approximate the interest rate for comparable instruments in the market. The fair value of “Receivable from MERALCO” was determined using the effective interest rate of 5.93% in 2006 and computed based on the remaining receivable balance as of December 31, 2006. Market values, based on quoted prices, have been used to determine the fair value of available-forsale investments. 24. Registration with the Board of Investments (BOI) LMG is registered with the BOI as an operator of its 3.0 megawatts energy co-generating plant, while KPC is registered as a preferred nonpioneer enterprise for the Aluminum Sulfate Modernization Project. Under the terms of the registrations, LMG and KPC, subject to certain requirements, are entitled to certain tax and non-tax incentives. There were no incentives availed in 2006, 2005 and 2004. 25. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) The CARL (Executive Order No. 229 and Republic Act No. 6657) provides, among others, the redistribution of all private and agricultural lands regardless of tenurial arrangements and commodity produced, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Parent Company owns several parcels of land with a total land area of 220.4403 hectares located in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija that are subjected to CARL as follows: a. 25.4181 hectares, costing = P628,154, under the Voluntary Offer to Sell (VOS) scheme. The Parent Company filed a just compensation case against Land Bank of the Philippines (Land Bank) before the Regional Trial Court of Guimba. The Parent Company has accepted Land Bank’s offer to amicably settle the case. Land Bank’s original offer of = P337,965 was increased to = P1,364,342. The agreement was approved by the Court. The amount was fully paid in 2004. b. 7.3437 hectares, costing = P181,484, were placed by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under the Compulsory Acquisition scheme. The DAR Arbitration Board (DARAB) in Talavera, Nueva Ecija affirmed the valuation of Land Bank fixing the just compensation to = P186,717. The Parent Company filed a motion for reconsideration reiterating the Parent Company’s position that the property should be valued at = P587,496 based on the appraisal made by an independent appraiser in 2001. The motion was denied by the DARAB. The Parent Company has elevated the case to the Regional Trial Court. On January 4, 2007, the RTC denied the Company’s petition for just compensation. The Company thereafter manifested its intention to the DAR and Landbank to accept the amount of = P186,717. The Company is waiting for the documentary requirements from the said government agencies to facilitate the payment. 58 - 37 c. 187.6785 hectares (mango-orchard) with costs of = P169,200 and appraised value of =19,355,146, whereby the Parent Company has filed a petition for total exemption. The P Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer has formally endorsed the Parent Company’s petition for exemption to the Regional Office of the DAR and the latter has endorsed the same to the DAR Head Office. Meantime, the Parent Company has offered 5.5 hectares to DAR under the VOS scheme. On February 17, 2004, the DAR denied the Parent Company’s petition for total exemption from CARL. Also, the DAR directed the municipal agrarian reform officer of Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija to immediately proceed with the compulsory acquisition of the 187.6785 hectares (mango-orchard) as well as the 25.4181 hectares. The DAR Secretary denied the motion for reconsideration which the Company filed on June 30, 2004. The Parent Company offered the mango orchard under the VOS scheme and tendered to the DAR and Land Bank its formal offer in the sum of = P299,950,000. After the DAR and Land Bank conducted ocular inspections of the property, the Parent Company and Land Bank agreed to the valuation of the property in the total amount of P =85,814,316 which was confirmed by the Parent Company’s BOD during its January 16, 2006 meeting. In 2006, payments in cash and bonds amounting to = P26,887,422 and = P58,926,894, respectively, were received by the Parent Company. The bonds were subsequently sold in 2006 for a gain of P =954,487 as recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 26. Significant Agreements a. LMG leases out a parcel of land in Pinamucan, Batangas to a third party for a period of 10 years renewable for two 10-year terms. Annual rental is US$260,000 plus yearly increases computed based on the terms of the lease agreement, which is paid yearly in advance and recorded as part of “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” account in the consolidated balance sheets. Upon expiration of the agreement on July 23, 2003, the lease agreement was extended until July 22, 2004. The rental for the extended period is US$311,139, inclusive of value added tax. The lease contract was no longer renewed in 2004. b. LMG leases out its storage tanks to various companies for periods of six months to one year, renewable at the option of both parties. c. LMG has supply and purchase agreements with several suppliers for the supply of molten sulfur. d. CMC has a supply agreement with a foreign corporation for the supply of liquid caustic soda and other industrial products until December 31, 2005. e. KPC has a license agreement (Agreement) with Kemira for 10 years until November 2007, to manufacture and sell water treatment chemicals by using product technology developed and to be developed by Kemira. Under the Agreement, KPC will pay US$550,000 covering license fee, basic designs, commissioning and start-up of a new aluminum sulfate plant; management and marketing; technical support; and production know-how. The fee was later reduced to US$400,000. Total payments made by KPC amounting to US$300,000 or =11,331,000 (net of taxes) were deferred. The balance of deferred license fee of P =2,549,475 and = P P5,098,950, as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 is included under the “Other noncurrent assets” account in the consolidated balance sheets. - 38 - 59 Amortization of deferred license fee charged to operations amounted to = P2,549,475 in 2006, 2005 and 2004. 27. Segment Reporting The Group’s operating businesses are organized and managed separately according to the nature of the products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers several products and serves several markets. The chemicals segment manufactures and supplies chemical products for water and sewage treatment and inorganic coagulants for the paper industry. It offers products used in the food, water, battery, detergent, and paper industries. The leasing segment provides tank yard and office space leasing. It provides facilities for power industry and businesses like travel agencies and communications sites. The Group generally accounts for inter-segment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties at current market prices. Chemical Revenue: Revenue from external customers Revenue from other segments Segment results: Income (loss) before income tax Income tax expense Net income (loss) for the year Assets Liabilities Segment Cash Flows: Cash flows from (used in): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities Other Segment Information Acquisition (Property, plant and equipment and other noncurrent investments) Depreciation and amortization P =421,587,058 – 2006 Tankyard P =43,411,596 – (107,673,329) 41,111,196 2,037,092 762,045 (109,710,421) 40,349,151 1,008,505,618 212,175,308 536,815,122 18,017,231 (9,645,824) (27,795,538) 14,419,100 1,479,153 57,442,880 - 39 - Others P =– P =464,998,654 14,432,151 14,432,151 98,833,530 32,271,397 (3,176,629) (377,492) 102,010,159 32,648,889 533,796,477 1,754,477,403 147,138,045 701,970,398 23,077,090 (79,612,441) 60,884,812 144,506,277 (53,999,954) (55,921,236) 4,753,692 4,551,664 Total 70,028 939,365 (66,181,175) 177,595,551 (95,502,090) 6,302,873 62,933,909 60 Chemical Revenue: Revenue from external customers Revenue from other segments Segment results: Income (loss) before income tax Income tax expense Net income (loss) for the year Assets Liabilities Segment Cash Flows: Cash flows from (used in): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities Other Segment Information Acquisition (Property, plant and equipment and other noncurrent investments) Depreciation and amortization Others Total = P805,611,575 – = P47,012,879 – = P– = P852,624,454 11,558,260 11,558,260 (165,336,418) (5,906,317) (159,430,101) 25,693,682 1,184,941 24,508,741 (1,912,515) (141,555,251) (790,104) (5,511,480) (1,122,411) (136,043,771) 949,208,627 575,458,337 441,802,526 84,460,211 508,766,056 1,899,777,209 221,042,864 880,961,412 5,945,971 (37,083,117) (13,675,107) 45,643,526 2,141,974 (644) 1,722,592 4,511,215 (6,166,010) 53,312,089 (30,429,928) (19,841,761) 32,310,228 61,540,953 1,417,346 3,698,000 387,932 1,425,624 34,115,506 66,664,577 Chemical Revenue: Revenue from external customers Revenue from other segments Results: Income (loss) before income tax Income tax expense Net income (loss) for the year Assets Liabilities Segment Cash Flows: Cash flows from (used in): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities Other Segment Information Acquisition (Property, plant and equipment and other noncurrent investments) Depreciation and amortization 2005 Tankyard = P1,311,378,219 – 2004 Tankyard Others Total = P64,432,580 – = P– = P1,375,810,799 12,991,491 12,991,491 (7,415,401) 24,271,608 11,534,902 4,002,765 (18,868,875) 20,268,843 1,097,617,052 390,153,880 536,652,688 63,585,848 245,522 17,101,729 (40,714) 15,496,953 204,808 1,604,776 506,944,821 1,994,715,753 209,996,991 810,235,527 77,266,396 (48,806,342) (48,247,831) 30,136,793 (2,558,048) (1,025,528) 9,157,724 (1,534,105) (7,659,662) 60,948,106 61,495,231 5,937,739 3,353,185 387,932 1,931,784 - 40 - 116,560,913 (52,898,495) (56,933,021) 67,273,777 66,780,200 61 28. Other Matters a. The Parent Company is one of the defendants in a court case involving a dispute between two stockholders. The case involves the complaint for damages in the amount of =390.0 million based on the allegation of a certain stockholder that it suffered damages as a P result of the defendants’ alleged fraudulent act of representing that the shares purchased from one of the defendants were free from all liens and encumbrances other than those stated in the deed of sale. On September 4, 2000, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) rendered a decision ordering the defendants to pay the plaintiff the total amount of P =269.1 million, which consisted of =256.0 million for the value of lost shares minus the balance of the purchase price, P =12.0 million for litigation expenses, = P P0.1 million for exemplary damages, and = P1.0 million for attorney’s fees. The motions for reconsideration were filed by the defendants but were denied by the RTC on November 14, 2000. On March 5, 2004, there was a notice of decision from the Court of Appeals exonerating the Parent Company on the above case. Motions for partial reconsideration were filed by the two stockholders with the Supreme Court. As of April 10, 2006, the motions have remained pending with the said court. b. The Department of Labor and Employment Region IV issued a resolution denying the Group’s motion for reconsideration of the order granting 16 farm workers wage differentials in the total amount of P =1.05 million. The Parent Company elevated the case to the Court of Appeals. The court dismissed the Parent Company’s petition. The Parent Company filed a motion for reconsideration of the court’s order, which resolution is still pending with the said court. The motion is pending resolution with the said court. The amount of P =0.5 million, 50% of the total liability, was accrued in 2003 and included in the “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” account in the consolidated balance sheets. Management believes that the outcome of the case will not significantly affect the financial position and results of operations of the Company. c. The Parent Company and some subsidiaries have pending deficiency tax assessments covering certain years. In this regard, LMG received a preliminary collection letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue requesting LMG to pay tax liabilities amounting to = P38.2 million, inclusive of surcharge and penalties. However, LMG executed a waiver of defense of prescription and submitted a position paper on the said assessments. Management believes that the ultimate outcome of these assessments, if any, would not materially affect the Group’s financial position or results of operations. d. Some subsidiaries are defendants in various court cases relating to claims for damages and labor claims. It is the opinion of the subsidiaries’ management that settlement costs, if any, will not materially affect the subsidiaries’ financial position and operating results. 62 - 41 e. A subsidiary filed an arbitration case with the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI), against a customer, regarding the reimbursement of fuel supplied by the subsidiary. On March 15, 2005, judgment was rendered in favor of the subsidiary whereby the customer is ordered to pay the sum of = P784,868, payable in six (6) monthly installments. f. On September 13, 2004, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the city government of Pasig ordered the closure of LMG’s sulfuric acid plant through a Cease and Desist Order (CDO). This was due to the alleged sulfuric acid emission which affected several pupils in a nearby school in Barangay San Joaquin. The CDO also required LMG to undertake remedial measures and enhance its Environmental Management Plant (EMP) for the sulfuric acid plant to further ensure its safe operation. On October 10, 2005, DENR/EMB and the City of Pasig issued permanent lifting of the closure orders subject to LMG’s compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Results of investigation, conducted by an independent party, showed that it was unlikely for LMG to have caused the pollution incident. g. In October 2005, CAWC announced its temporary shutdown the objective of which is to stop the massive losses being incurred. CAWC was adversely and critically affected by the surge of Sodium Tri-Polyphosphates (STPP) imports from various countries. Moreover, CAWC filed a petition for Safeguard Measure with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Safeguard Measure is a remedy and safety net against the injurious effect of the surge in imports enshrined and recognized by the Constitution. At this time, CAWC has not yet attained normal operation. However, they continue to operate intermittently producing small quantities of STPP for a loyal Filipino detergent producer. Moreover, CAWC is in the midst of an on-going negotiation with a major multinational company for a two-year supply contract for STPP. In the meantime, CAWC is still awaiting the final decision of the DTI on their petition for the imposition of Safeguard Measure on imported STPP from various countries. The status of operation of CAWC has no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group. h. In April 2006, the agency agreement between CMC and Basic Chemical Solutions (BCS) of Singapore, sole supplier of liquid caustic soda, expired and was not renewed. The Company only operated from January to April 2006. However, despite the short period of operations the Company’s sales volume in 2006 only dropped by 19.47% compared to the trading period of 2005. In the light of the expiration of the agreement with BCS in April 2006, the objective of the Company for 2007 is to secure an agency agreement with other chemical traders. The business plan includes the expansion of product lines in 2007 in order to generate additional revenues for the trading business. The Company is now negotiating with prospective suppliers for the possible trading of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM), acetic acid, linear alkyl benzene (LAB), glycerine, and zeolite. CMC’s status of operations has no significant impact in the Group’s consolidated financial statements. 63 SGV & CO SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Phone: (632) 891-0307 Fax: (632) 819-0872 www.sgv.com.ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT The Stockholders and the Board of Directors Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. Chemphil Building, 851 A. Arnaiz Avenue Legaspi Village, Makati City We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc., which comprise the parent company balance sheets as at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the parent company statements of income, parent company statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and parent company statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the 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 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. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. SGV & Co is a member practice of Ernst & Young Global 64 -2- Opinion In our opinion, the parent company financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine H. Estomo Partner CPA Certificate No. 46349 SEC Accreditation No. 0078-AR-1 Tax Identification No. 102-086-208 PTR No. 0266550, January 2, 2007, Makati City April 4, 2007 65 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS December 31 2005 2006 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4) Receivables - net (Note 5) Due from related parties - net (Note 13) Other current assets (Note 6) Total Current Assets Noncurrent Assets Investments (Note 7) Property and equipment (Note 8) At cost - net At revalued amounts Other noncurrent assets - net (Note 9) Total Noncurrent Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities Notes payable (Note 10) Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 11) Due to related parties (Note 13) Current portion of long-term debt (Note 12) Total Current Liabilities Noncurrent Liabilities Accrued retirement benefits payable (Note 16) Long-term debt - net of current portion (Note 12) Deferred credit (Note 7) Deferred income tax liability - net (Note 17) Total Noncurrent Liabilities Total Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Capital stock - = P10 par value Authorized - 19,000,000 shares Issued - 10,296,688 shares (held by 23 holders in 2006 and 2005) Additional paid-in capital Net changes in fair value of available-for-sale investments Revaluation increment in land (Note 8) Retained earnings (deficit) Less cost of 87 shares held in treasury Total Stockholders’ Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY P =9,088,528 23,399,103 26,423,925 11,197,798 70,109,354 =115,928 P 23,448,268 2,887,985 11,273,823 37,726,004 191,877,487 178,272,777 2,027,508 252,261,547 17,520,581 463,687,123 P =533,796,477 2,896,953 271,616,692 18,253,630 471,040,052 =508,766,056 P P =39,150,000 15,776,906 4,393,388 – 59,320,294 =46,550,000 P 15,033,028 23,232,843 4,800,000 89,615,871 8,414,394 – 1,478,919 77,924,438 87,817,751 147,138,045 20,785,083 21,721,236 1,478,919 87,441,755 131,426,993 221,042,864 102,966,880 102,966,880 16,621,243 12,210,000 163,077,395 91,783,784 386,659,302 870 386,658,432 P =533,796,477 16,621,243 – 175,548,260 (7,412,321) 287,724,062 870 287,723,192 =508,766,056 P See accompanying Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements. 66 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended December 3 2006 REVENUE Management fees (Note 13) Rental - net (Note 13) Operating costs and expenses (Note 15) Gain on sale of property and equipment (Note 8) Dividend income Recovery from Petrocorp investments (Note 7) Interest income (Note 13) Interest expense (Notes 10, 11 and 12) Gain on sale of marketable securities (Note 19) Income from MERALCO refund (Note 9) Recovery of accounts receivable previously written-off Other income (expenses) - net INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAX (Note 17) Current Deferred NET INCOME (LOSS) 2005 P =9,500,000 4,932,151 14,432,151 =8,600,000 P 2,958,260 11,558,260 (10,989,402) 66,142,270 25,564,762 7,996,450 2,347,355 (6,627,865) 954,487 – – (986,678) 84,401,379 (14,845,082) 2,012,081 3,920,000 – 227,622 (8,346,876) – 1,095,976 2,214,926 250,578 (13,470,775) 98,833,530 (1,912,515) 965,607 (4,142,236) (3,176,629) P =102,010,159 170,834 (960,938) (790,104) (P =1,122,411) See accompanying Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements. 67 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005 Additional Capital Stock BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2004 Impairment of available-for-sale investments (Note 7) BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 2005 Effect of change in income tax rates on revaluation increment in land (Note 17) Net loss for the year Total income and expense for the year P =102,966,880 P =16,621,243 (P =17,785,496) – 102,966,880 – – – BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2005 102,966,880 Transfer of portion of deferred tax liability to revaluation increment due to effect of change in tax rates – Transfer of portion of revaluation increment in property, plant and equipment realized through sale – Changes in fair values of available-for-sale investments (Note 7) – Total income and expense recognized in equity – Net income for the year – Total income and expense for the year – Dividends declared - P =2.1366 per share (Note 14) – BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 2006 Paid-in Capital Net Changes in Fair Value of Revaluation Available-forsale Increment investments in Land – 16,621,243 17,785,496 Retained Earnings (Deficit) P =183,650,487 P =11,495,586 – (17,785,496) Treasury Stock (P =870) P =296,947,830 – – 183,650,487 (6,289,910) – – – (8,102,227) – (8,102,227) – (1,122,411) (1,122,411) – 175,548,260 (7,412,321) – – 6,715,081 – – (19,185,946) 19,185,946 – 12,210,000 12,210,000 – 12,210,000 – – (12,470,865) – (12,470,865) – – 19,185,946 102,010,159 121,196,105 (22,000,000) – – – – – P =12,210,000 P =163,077,395 P =91,783,784 – – – 16,621,243 – – – – – P =102,966,880 P =16,621,243 – Total – (870) 296,947,830 – – – (8,102,227) (1,122,411) (9,224,638) (870) 287,723,192 – 6,715,081 – 12,210,000 18,925,081 102,010,159 120,935,240 (22,000,000) (P =870) P =386,658,432 See accompanying Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements. 68 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31 2005 2006 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Income (Loss) before income tax Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization (Note 8) Interest expense (Notes 10, 11 and 12) Interest income (Note 13) Dividend income Gain on sale of property and equipment and bonds (Notes 8 and 19) Operating income before working capital changes Decrease (increase) in: Receivables Due from related parties Other current assets Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Due to related parties Accrued retirement benefits payable Net cash generated from (used in) operations Interest paid Interest received Income taxes paid, including creditable withholding and final tax Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net proceeds from sale of property and equipment and bonds (Note 8) Dividends received from associates Decrease (increase) in other noncurrent assets Additions to property and equipment (Note 8) Additions to investments Net cash flows from investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Availments of notes payable Payment of: Notes payable Long-term debt Dividends paid Net cash flows used in financing activities NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR (Note 4) P =98,833,530 (P =1,912, 939,365 6,627,865 (2,347,355) (25,564,762) 1,425,624 8,346,876 (227,622) (3,920,000) (67,096,757) 11,391,886 (2,012,081) 1,700,282 (21,945,375) (67,407) 686,344 (2,685,505) 991,925 888,021 743,878 (19,549,445) (12,370,689) (41,110,808) (5,917,875) 873,361 (1,575,925) (47,731,247) 4,116,472 4,086,098 3,589,629 12,686,922 (10,068,481) 227,622 (1,123,471) 1,722,592 87,063,260 25,564,762 492,212 (70,028) (425,123) 112,625,083 2,208,523 3,920,000 (1,229,376) (387,932) – 4,511,215 14,000,000 – (21,400,000) (26,521,236) (22,000,000) (55,921,236) 8,972,600 (87,246) (6,078,764) – (6,166,010) 67,797 115,928 P =9,088,528 48,131 =115,928 P See accompanying Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements. 69 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. PARENT COMPANY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Corporate Information Chemical Industries of the Philippines, Inc. (the Company) is incorporated in the Philippines and is the holding company of corporations primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial chemicals. The registered office address of the Company is Chemphil Building, 851 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City. The Parent Company has two majority-owned domestic subsidiaries, namely, CAWC, Inc. (CAWC) and LMG Chemicals Corp. and Subsidiaries (LMG). LMG has a wholly owned domestic subsidiary, Chemphil Marketing Corp. (CMC) and a majority-owned domestic subsidiary, Kemwater Phil. Corp. (KPC). The Parent Company also owns 49% of Perfumeria Española Corp. (PEC) known in the Philippines for the Heno de Pravia brand of personal care lines. The accompanying parent company financial statements of the Company were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors (BOD) on April 4, 2007. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting and Financial Reporting Policies Basis of Preparation and Statement of Compliance The separate financial statements were prepared under the historical cost basis, except for available-for-sale investments which have been measured at fair value and parcels of land stated at revalued amounts. These financial statements are presented in Philippine peso, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency. The separate financial statements, which are prepared for submission to the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), are presented in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS). The Company also prepares and issues consolidated financial statements for the same period as the separate financial statements presented in compliance with PFRS. These may be obtained at the registered office address of the Company. Changes in Accounting Policies The accounting policies adopted in 2006 are consistent with those of the previous year, except that the Company has made changes in accounting policies resulting from adoption of the following revised standards and Philippine Interpretation International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) effective January 1, 2006: • Amendments to PAS 19, Employee Benefits, provides additional option to recognize all actuarial gains and losses immediately outside of profit or loss (i.e., in equity). If the new option is adopted, present actuarial gains and losses in a statement of changes in equity titled ‘Statement of Recognized Income and Expenses’. The Company chose not to apply the new option to recognize all actuarial gains and losses immediately outside of profit or loss. 70 -2• Amendments to PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement Amendment for financial guarantee contracts requires financial guarantee contracts that are not considered to be insurance contracts to be recognized initially at fair value and to be remeasured at the higher of the amount determined in accordance with PAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, and the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, cumulative amortization recognized in accordance with PAS 18, Revenue. Amendment for hedges of forecast intragroup transactions permits the foreign currency risk of a highly probable intragroup forecast transaction to qualify as the hedged item in a cash flow hedge, provided that the transaction is denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity entering into that transaction and that the foreign currency risk will affect the parent company statement of income. Amendment for the fair value option restricts the use of the option to designate any financial asset or any financial liability to be measured at fair value through the profit or loss. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 4, Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease, provides guidance in determining whether arrangements contain a lease to which lease accounting must be applied. The adoption of this interpretation did not have any significant impact on the parent company financial statements. Adoption of the revised accounting standards and interpretation did not result to restatement of prior year’s parent company financial statements. Additional disclosures required by the revised standards and interpretation were included in the parent company financial statements, where applicable. Future Changes in Accounting Policies The Company has not applied the following PFRS and Philippine Interpretations which are not yet effective for the year ended December 31, 2006: • PFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, and the complementary amendment to PAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements: Capital Disclosures (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2007), introduces new disclosures to improve the information about financial instruments. It requires the disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information about exposure to risks arising from financial instruments, including specified minimum disclosures about credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk, as well as sensitivity analysis to market risk. It replaces PAS 30, Disclosures in the Financial Statements of Banks and Similar Financial Institutions, and the disclosure requirements of PAS 32, Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation. It is applicable to all entities that report under PFRS. The amendment to PAS 1 introduces disclosures about the level of an entity’s capital and how it manages its capital. • PFRS 8, Operating Segments (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009), requires a management approach to reporting segment information. PFRS 8 will replace PAS 14, Segment Reporting, and is required to be adopted only by entities whose debt or equity instruments are publicly traded, or are in the process of filing with the SEC for purposes of issuing any class of instruments in a public market. 71 -3• Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 7, Applying the Restatement Approach under PAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies (effective for annual periods beginning on or after March 1, 2006), provides guidance on how to apply PAS 29 when an economy first becomes hyperinflationary, in particular the accounting for deferred tax. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 8, Scope of PFRS 2 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after May 1, 2006), requires PFRS 2 to be applied to any arrangements where equity instruments are issued for consideration which appears to be less than fair value. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 9, Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives (effective for annual periods beginning on or after June 1, 2006), establishes that the date to assess the existence of an embedded derivative is the date an entity first becomes a party to the contract, with reassessment only if there is a change to the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 10, Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment (effective for annual periods beginning on or after November 1, 2006), prohibits the reversal of impairment losses on goodwill and available-for-sale equity investments recognized in the interim financial reports even if impairment is no longer present at the annual balance sheet date. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 11, PFRS 2 - Group and Treasury Share Transactions (effective for annual periods beginning on or after March 1, 2007), requires arrangements whereby an employee is granted rights to an entity’s equity instruments to be accounted for as an equity-settled scheme by the entity even if (a) the entity chooses or is required to buy those equity instruments (e.g., treasury shares) from another party, or (b) the shareholders of the entity provide the equity instruments needed. It also provides guidance on how subsidiaries, in their separate financial statements, account for such schemes when the subsidiary’s employees receive rights to the equity instruments of the parent. • Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 12, Service Concession Arrangements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2008), covers contractual arrangements arising from private entities providing public services. The effects of the adoption of these standards and interpretations, if any, and the revised disclosures will be included in the parent company financial statement when these are adopted. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash consists of cash on hand and in banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original maturities of three months or less and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial assets are classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate. Financial liabilities on the other hand, are classified as either financial liabilities through profit or loss or other liabilities, as appropriate. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets and liabilities after initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-end. 72 -4- Financial assets and liabilities are recognized initially at fair value. Transaction costs, if any, are included in the initial measurement of financial assets and liabilities, except for any financial instruments measured at fair value through profit and loss. The Company recognizes a financial asset or liability in the parent company balance sheet when it becomes a party to the contractual provision of the instrument. The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organized financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date. For investments, where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm’s length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument, which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis; and option pricing models. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the settlement date, (i.e. the date that the Company commits to purchase the asset). Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. Financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets or financial liabilities classified in this category are designated by management on initial recognition when the following criteria are met: • The designation eliminates or significantly reduces the inconsistent treatment that would otherwise arise from measuring the assets or recognizing gains or losses on them on a different basis, or • The assets and liabilities are part of a group of financial assets and financial liabilities, respectively, or both financial assets and financial liabilities, which are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, or • The financial instrument contains an embedded derivative, unless the embedded derivative does not significantly modify the cash flows or it is clear, with little or no analysis, that it would not be separately recorded. Financial assets classified as held for trading are included in the category “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss”. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognized in the parent company statement of income. The Company has not designated any financial assets or financial liabilities as financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. Held-to-maturity investments Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification. Other long-term investments that are intended to be held-to-maturity, such as bonds, are subsequently measured at amortized cost. This cost is computed as the amount initially recognized minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between the initially recognized amount and the maturity amount less allowance for 73 -5- impairment. This calculation includes all fees and points paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums and discounts. For investments carried at amortized cost, gains and losses are recognized in income when the investments are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process. The Company has not designated any financial assets as held-to-maturity assets. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in the parent company statement of income when the loans and receivables are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process. Classified as loans and receivables are the Company’s trade receivables and due from related parties. Available-for-sale investments Available-for-sale investments are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are not classified in any of the three preceding categories. After initial recognition, available-for-sale investments are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognized as a separate component of equity until the investment is derecognized or until the investment is determined to be impaired at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity is included in the parent company statement of income. Classified as available-for-sale financial assets are investments in noncurrent marketable equity securities and bonds. Other Financial Liabilities Other financial liabilities pertain to financial liabilities that are not held for trading or not designated as fair value through profit or loss upon the inception of the liability. These include liabilities arising from operations (e.g., payables, accruals). The liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and are subsequently carried at amortized cost, taking into account the impact of applying the effective interest method of amortization (or accretion) for any related premium, discount and any directly attributable transaction costs. Derecognition of Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial Assets 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; or the Company retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; or 74 -6• the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. Where the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all 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. 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. Where continuing involvement takes the form of a written and/or purchased option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on the transferred asset, the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement is the amount of the transferred asset that the Company may repurchase, except that in the case of a written put option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on an asset measured at fair value, the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement is limited to the lower of the fair value of the transferred asset and the option exercise price. Financial Liabilities A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or has expired. Where 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 a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the parent company statement of income. Impairment of Financial Assets The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether or not a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. Assets Carried at Amortized Cost If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables carried at amortized cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced either directly or through use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss is recognized in the parent company statement of income. The Company first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, and individually or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If it is determined that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, the asset is included in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and that group of financial assets is collectively assessed for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognized are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. 75 -7- If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the parent company statement of income, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at the reversal date. Assets Carried at Cost If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of such an unquoted equity instrument has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Available-for-Sale Investments If an available-for-sale asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and amortization) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in parent company statement of income, is transferred from equity to the parent company statement of income. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not recognized in profit. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through the parent company statement of income, if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in the parent company statement of income. Offsetting of Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the parent company balance sheet 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 asset and settle the liability simultaneously. This is not generally the case with master netting agreements, and the related assets and liabilities are presented gross in the parent company balance sheet. Investments in Shares of Stock The Company’s investments in shares of stock of CAWC, a 99.67% owned subsidiary, and LMG, a 73.93% majority-owned subsidiary, are accounted for under the cost method in the parent company financial statements. A subsidiary is an entity which the Company holds, directly or indirectly, more than half of the issued share capital, or controls more than half of the voting power, or exercises control over the operation and management of the subsidiary. The Company recognizes income from investment only to the extent that the Company receives distribution from any accumulated profits of the subsidiary arising after the date of acquisition. Distributions received in excess of such profits are regarded as a recovery of investment and are recognized as a reduction of the cost of investment. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization and any impairment in value, except for land which is carried at revalued amount as determined by an independent firm of appraisers. 76 -8The net appraisal increment from revaluation is shown as “Revaluation increment in land” account under the Stockholders’ Equity section of the parent company balance sheet. Revaluation is made with sufficient regularity such that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date. Any resulting increase in the asset’s carrying amount as a result of the revaluation is credited directly to “Revaluation increment in land” net of related deferred tax liability. Any resulting decrease is directly charged against any related revaluation increment to the extent that the decrease does not exceed the amount of the revaluation increment in respect of the same asset. The initial cost of property and equipment consists of its purchase price, including import duties, taxes, and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditures incurred after the property and equipment have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, are normally charged to income in the period in which the costs are incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditures have resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of an item of property and equipment beyond its originally assessed standard of performance, the expenditures are capitalized as an additional cost of property and equipment. Depreciation and amortization commences once the assets are put into operational use and are computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Land improvements Buildings and improvements Standing crops Machinery and equipment Transportation equipment Office furniture and fixtures Years 5-10 25-30 10 3-5 3-5 1-3 The residual values, estimated useful lives and depreciation and amortization method are reviewed periodically and adjusted if appropriate at each balance sheet date. When property and equipment are sold or retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and the related appraisal increase, accumulated depreciation and amortization and impairment in value are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the parent company statement of income. Upon the disposal of the revalued land, the related revaluation increment realized in respect of the latest valuation will be released from the revaluation increment directly to retained earnings. 77 -9Investment Property Investment property, which is included in Other noncurrent assets in the parent company balance sheet, pertains to parcel of land not used in operation and is stated at cost less any impairment in value. This is used by the owner or by the lessee under operating lease to earn rentals or for capital appreciation on both, rather than use in the production or supply of goods or services for administrative purposes; or sale in the ordinary course of business. Investment properties are derecognized when either they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognized in the parent company statement of income in the year of retirement or disposal. Transfers are made to investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use, evidenced by ending of owner-occupation, commencement of an operating lease to another party or ending of construction or development. Transfers are made from investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use, evidenced by commencement of owner-occupation or commencement of development with a view to sell. Impairment of Non-financial Assets The carrying values of non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amounts, the assets are written down to their recoverable amounts. An asset’s recoverable amount is the greater of net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present values using a pre-tax discount rate that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Any impairment loss is recognized in the parent company statement of income. An assessment is made at each balance sheet date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognized impairment loss is reviewed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation and amortization, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the parent company statement of income. Treasury Shares The Company’s common shares which are reacquired (treasury shares) are deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in the parent company statement of income on the purchase, sale or cancellation of the Company’s common shares. Revenue Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized: a. Management fee is recognized as services are rendered. b. Rental is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. c. Interest income is recognized as the interest accrues. 78 - 10 Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred. Retirement Benefits Cost Retirement benefits cost is actuarially computed using the projected unit credit method. This method reflects services rendered by employees up to the date of valuation and incorporates assumptions concerning employees’ projected salaries. Actuarial valuations are conducted with sufficient regularity, with option to accelerate when significant changes to underlying assumptions occur. Retirement benefits cost includes current service cost, interest cost, expected return on any plan assets, actuarial gains and losses, past service cost and the effect of any curtailment or settlement. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized as income or expense when the net cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses of the defined benefit plan at the end of the previous reporting year exceeded 10% of the higher of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets at that date. These gains or losses are recognized over the expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the defined benefit plan. The net retirement liability recognized by the Company in respect of the defined benefit retirement plan is the aggregate of the present value of the defined benefit obligation and actuarial gains and losses not recognized reduced by the past service cost not yet recognized and the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. The net retirement asset recognized by the Company in respect of the defined benefit retirement plan is the lower of: (a) the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of the plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs that shall be recognized in later periods or (b) the total of any cumulative unrecognized net actuarial losses and past service cost and the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using risk-free interest rates of government bonds that have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related retirement liability. Operating Lease The determination of whether the arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at inception date of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. A reassessment is made after inception on the lease only if one of the following applies: (a) there is a change in contractual terms, other than a renewal or extension of the arrangement; (b) a renewal option is exercised or extension granted, unless the term of the renewal or extension was initially included in the lease term; (c) there is a change in the determination of whether fulfillment is dependent on a specified asset; or (d) there is substantial change to the asset. Where a reassessment is made, lease accounting shall commence or cease from the date when the change in circumstances gave rise to reassessment for scenarios (a), (c), or (d) and at the date of renewal or extension period for scenario (b). For arrangements entered prior to January 1, 2005, the date of inception is deemed to be January 1, 2005 in accordance with the transitional requirements of IFRIC 4. 79 - 11 - Leases where the Company as lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Operating lease proceeds are recognized as income in the parent company statement of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases where the Company as lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Operating lease proceeds are recognized as income in the parent company statement of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Income Taxes Current Tax Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred Tax Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, on temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, unused minimum corporate income tax (MCIT) and net operating loss carryover (NOLCO) to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and unused MCIT and NOLCO can be utilized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recorded. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled based on the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off the deferred tax assets against the deferred tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority. Income tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in the stockholders’ equity and not in the parent company statement of income. Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in Philippine peso based on the exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates. Outstanding foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated to Philippine peso at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Foreign exchange differentials between rate at transaction date, and rate at settlement date or balance sheet date of foreign currency-denominated monetary assets or liabilities are reflected in the parent company statement of income. 80 - 12 Provisions and Contingencies Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessment of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense. Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the parent company financial statements. These are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. A contingent asset is not recognized in the parent company financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of economic benefit is probable. Events After the Balance Sheet Date Post year-end events up to the date of the approval of the BOD that provide additional information about the Company’s position at balance sheet date (adjusting events) are reflected in the parent company financial statements. Post year-end events that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes to the parent company financial statements when material. 3. Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in compliance with PFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of the financial statements. While the Company believes that the assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, differences in the actual experience or changes in the assumptions may materially affect the estimated amounts. Actual results could differ from such estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Determination of Company’s Functional Currency The Company, based on the relevant economic substance of the underlying circumstances, has determined its functional currency to be the Philippine peso. It is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates. Classification of Financial Instruments The Company classifies a financial instrument, or its components, on initial recognition as a financial liability, a financial asset or an equity instrument in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial liability, a financial asset or an equity instrument. The substance of a financial instrument, rather than its legal form, governs its classification in the parent company balance sheet. 81 - 13 The Company determines the classification at initial recognition and re-evaluates this classification at every reporting date. Operating Lease The Company has entered into property leases, where it has determined that the risks and rewards related to those properties are retained with the lessors. As such, these lease agreements are accounted for as operating lease. The Company’s rental income amounted to = P4,932,151 in 2006 and = P2,958,260 in 2005. Estimation of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Allowance for doubtful accounts is provided for accounts that are specifically identified to be doubtful as to collection. The level of allowance is evaluated by management on the basis of factors that affect the collectibility of the accounts. The Company’s receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, amounted to = P23,399,103 and =23,448,268 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Allowance for doubtful accounts as P of December 31, 2006 and 2005 amounted to = P620,823 and = P1,390,391, respectively (see Note 5). Valuation of Land Under Revaluation Basis The Company’s land is carried at revalued amounts, which approximate their fair values at the date of the revaluation, less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The valuations of land are performed by professionally qualified appraisers. Revaluations are made every two to three years to ensure that the carrying amounts do not differ materially from those which would be determined using fair values at balance sheet date. The revalued amount of land amounted to P =252,261,547 and = P271,616,692 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 8). Estimation of Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment The Company estimates the useful lives of its property and equipment based on the period over which the assets are expected to be available for use. The Company reviews annually the estimated useful lives of property and equipment based on factors that include asset utilization, internal technical evaluation, technological changes, environmental and anticipated use of the assets tempered by related industry benchmark information. It is possible that future results of operation could be materially affected by changes in these estimates brought about by changes in factors mentioned. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of property and equipment would increase depreciation expense and decrease noncurrent assets. The carrying values of the property and equipment at cost amounted to = P2,027,508 and =2,896,953 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 8). Total depreciation P expense charged to operations amounted to = P939,365 and = P1,425,624 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets The Company reviews the carrying amounts at each balance sheet date and adjusts the balance of deferred income tax assets to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax assets to be utilized. The Company’s deferred tax assets amounted to = P11,226,467 and = P7,084,231 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 17). 82 - 14 Retirement Benefits The determination of the obligation and cost of retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain assumptions used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Those assumptions are described in Note 16 and include among others, discount rates, expected returns on plan asset and salary increase rates. Actual results that differ from the Company’s assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and therefore, generally affect the recognized expense and recorded obligation in such future periods. While the Company believes that the assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, significant differences in the actual experience or significant changes in the assumptions may materially affect the retirement obligations. The Company’s accrued retirement benefits amounted to = P8,414,394 and = P20,785,083 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Retirement expense charged to operations amounted to = P564,759 in 2006 and = P3,725,163 in 2005. Provisions The Company provides for present obligations (legal or constructive) where it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits, that will be required to settle said obligations. An estimate of the provision is based on known information at balance sheet date, net of any estimated amount that may be reimbursed to the Company. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The amount of provision is being re-assessed at least on an annual basis to consider new relevant information. The Company has no provisions in 2006 and 2005. 4. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand and in banks Short term investments 2006 P =588,528 8,500,000 P =9,088,528 2005 =115,928 P – =115,928 P Cash in banks earn interest at the respective bank deposit rates. Short-term investments are made for varying periods of up to three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Company, and earn interest at the respective short-term investment rates. 5. Receivables Receivable from stockholders Trade Current portion of receivable from MERALCO - net of deferred interest income (Note 9) 2006 P =22,660,526 460,074 2005 =23,158,084 P 444,604 211,302 649,989 (Forward) 83 - 15 - Officers and employees Others Less allowance for doubtful accounts 2006 P =35,911 652,113 24,019,926 620,823 P =23,399,103 2005 =186,919 P 399,063 24,838,659 1,390,391 =23,448,268 P 2006 P =9,993,468 396,049 808,281 P =11,197,798 2005 =9,383,150 P 467,369 1,423,304 =11,273,823 P 6. Other Current Assets Prepaid taxes Supplies Deposits and others 7. Investments Investments in subsidiaries and associates - at cost Available-for-sale financial assets 2006 2005 P =161,966,251 29,911,236 P =191,877,487 =161,966,251 P 16,306,526 =178,272,777 P Investments in subsidiaries and associates, which are all incorporated in the Philippines, consist of investment in the following companies: Subsidiaries and Associates CAWC LMG PEC Percentage of Ownership 99.67 73.93 49.00 The combined financial information of its subsidiaries and associates (LMG and its subsidiaries, CAWC and PEC) are summarized below: Total assets Total liabilities Minority interest Total stockholders’ equity Net income (loss) 2006 P =2,047,611,743 775,361,759 46,100,305 1,226,149,679 56,505,865 2005 =1,707,289,672 P 743,257,500 41,883,870 922,148,302 (143,490,233) 84 - 16 Available-for-Sale Investments Available-for-sale financial assets consists of: =108,437,500 a. Investment in All Asia Capital and Trust Corporation (All Asia) amounting to P which was fully impaired in previous years following the latter’s recurring losses, negative working capital and capital deficiency. b. Investment in PetroChemicals Corporation of Asia-Pacific (Petrocorp) amounting to =181,784,776 which was fully impaired in previous years following Petrocorp’s recurring P losses, substantial negative working capital and capital deficiency. In 2006, portion of the investment in Petrocorp amounting to = P7,996,450 was recovered by the Company and recognized in the 2006 parent company statement of income. c. Other investments consist of investment in golf club shares and other proprietary shares amounting to = P29,194,303 and bonds and other debt instruments amounting to = P716,933 as of December 31, 2006 (P =16,007,716 and = P298,810, respectively as of December 31, 2005). The Company’s other investments are carried at fair value with net cumulative gain as of December 31, 2006 of = P12,210,000, net of deferred tax liability of = P1,340,000, recognized as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Deferred credit, amounting to = P1,478,919, classified as noncurrent liability in the balance sheet, pertains to the portion of the gain on sale of the Company’s 4.79% ownership in Kemwater Philippines Corp. (KPC) to LMG attributable to the Company’s interest in LMG. This was deferred and will only be realized from transactions with outside parties through sale. The portion of the gain on sale attributable to the deemed sale to the minority in LMG amounting to = P521,512 was recognized as a realized gain in 2003, in the year of sale. 8. Property and Equipment 2006 Machinery Land Buildings and And Transportation Improvements Improvements Equipment Equipment Cost Beginning balances Additions Reclassification Write-offs/Disposals Ending balances P =9,194,012 – – – 9,194,012 Office Standing Furniture and Crops Fixtures Total P =825,086 – – (825,086) – P =23,129,964 – – (235,847) 22,894,117 P =4,740,545 P =8,302,018 P =29,438,389 P =75,630,014 – – 70,028 70,028 – – – – (545,454) (8,302,018) (278,837) (10,187,242) 4,195,091 – 29,229,580 65,512,800 825,083 20,920,675 9,190,647 4,740,525 8,302,016 28,754,115 72,733,061 – 3 (825,086) – P =– 478,400 – (235,844) 21,163,231 P =1,730,886 3,261 – – 9,193,908 P =104 – – – 2 (545,451) (8,302,018) 4,195,074 – P =17 P =– 457,704 939,365 – 5 (278,740) (10,187,139) 28,933,079 63,485,292 P =296,501 P =2,027,508 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Beginning balances Depreciation and amortization Reclassification Write-offs/Disposals Ending balances Net Book Values 85 - 17 2005 Land Buildings and Machinery and Transportation Improvements Improvements Equipment Equipment Cost Beginning balances Additions Reclassification Write-offs/Disposals Ending balances Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Beginning balances Depreciation and amortization Reclassification Write-offs/Disposal Ending balances Net Book Values = P825,086 – – – 825,086 = P23,218,620 = P10,982,376 – – – 23,563 (88,656) (1,811,927) 23,129,964 9,194,012 Office Standing Furniture and Crops Fixtures Total = P10,877,521 = P8,302,018 = P30,147,936 = P84,353,557 – – 387,932 387,932 – – (23,563) – (6,136,976) – (1,073,916) (9,111,475) 4,740,545 8,302,018 29,438,389 75,630,014 825,083 – 20,444,421 478,400 10,970,479 8,483 10,772,616 18,276 8,302,016 – 28,907,855 920,465 – – 825,083 =3 P (2,146) – 20,920,675 P =2,209,289 23,563 (1,811,878) 9,190,647 = P3,365 – (6,050,367) 4,740,525 = P20 – – 8,302,016 = P2 (21,417) – (1,052,788) (8,915,033) 28,754,115 72,733,061 P =684,274 = P2,896,953 2006 80,222,470 1,425,624 2005 Land At revalued amount: Beginning balances Additions Disposals Ending balances Cost P =271,616,692 – (19,355,145) P =252,261,547 P =1,373,247 =271,616,692 P – – =271,616,692 P =1,542,446 P Land is carried at revalued amounts using the fair market value as determined by an independent firm of appraisers on October 9, 2001. The resulting increase in valuation of these assets amounting to = P175,548,260, net of deferred tax liability of = P94,525,986 million is presented under the “Revaluation increment in land” account in the stockholders’ equity section of the parent company balance sheets. There was no change in the valuation of these assets based on the appraisal report dated March 16, 2007. The Company’s land located in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija (included in “Land at revalued amounts” account) with costs of = P169,200 and appraised value of = P19,355,145 is subject to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) (see Note 20). In 2006, the Company sold this land for = P85,497,415 resulting to a gain of = P66,142,270 as recognized in the parent company statement of income. The related revaluation increment transferred to retained earnings amounted to = P19,185,946. The cost of fully depreciated property and equipment which are still used in operations are as follows: Land improvements Buildings and improvements Machinery and equipment Transportation equipment Standing crops Office furniture and fixtures 2006 P =825,086 11,213,276 9,194,012 4,740,545 8,302,018 24,178,293 P =58,453,230 2005 P825,086 = 11,093,631 9,017,554 4,740,545 8,302,018 23,106,280 =57,085,114 P 86 - 18 9. Other Noncurrent Assets 2006 Investment property - land not used in operations (Note 20) P =12,709,572 Other long-term receivables 2,982,437 Cash in bank restricted for use in operations (Note 10) 2,205,674 Receivable from MERALCO - net of deferred interest income 157,431 Others – 18,055,114 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 534,533 P =17,520,581 2005 =12,971,384 P 3,140,115 2,171,578 445,987 59,099 18,788,163 534,533 =18,253,630 P Investment property Investment property-land not used in operations is carried at cost. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the appraised value amounted to = P357.9 million as determined by independent appraisers on March 16, 2007. The excess of the appraised value of the land over the carrying value is not recognized in the parent company financial statements. Restricted Cash Cash in bank restricted for use in operations consists of time deposit which serves as a collateral for a short-term loan with a local bank and garnished bank accounts related to the lawsuit filed by one of the Company’s stockholders. Receivable from MERALCO In 2005, Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), informed the Company that in reference to the MERALCO Phase IVB of the refund approved by the Energy Regulatory Board, the Company’s electric service was qualified for refund under Phase IVB. Under the refund MERALCO scheme, the refund may be received through postdated checks or as a fixed monthly credit to bills with cash option. The Company intends to recover the refund through postdated checks to be collected over 5.25 years, starting in April 2006 up to July 2011. The Company recognized a receivable from MERALCO amounting to P =1,212,589 consisting of unearned interest income of = P116,613 and income from refund of = P1,095,976. The receivable was discounted using an effective interest rate of 11%. Breakdown of outstanding balances are as follows: Collectible within 1 year and 6 months Receivable from MERALCO Deferred interest income 2006 Current Noncurrent P =175,412 P =– 3,592 – 2005 Current Noncurrent =701,646 P P =350,824 70,899 10,321 Collectible within 5 year and 3 months Receivable from MERALCO Deferred interest income 2006 Current Noncurrent P =56,934 P =185,035 17,452 27,604 2005 Current Noncurrent =30,499 P = P129,620 11,257 24,136 The current portion of the refund receivable is included in the “Receivables” account in the parent company balance sheets (see Note 5). 87 - 19 10. Notes Payable Partially secured loan obtained from a local bank with interest rate of 12.25% in 2006 and 2005. The loan is collateralized by a chattel mortgage over investments in shares of stock with carrying value of = P31,000,000 and = P19,000,000 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total interest paid amounted to = P4,107,851 in 2006 and = P3,125,699 in 2005. Unsecured loan obtained from a local association with interest rate of 8% per annum, payable monthly. Total interest paid amounted to = P351,511 and = P295,244 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Partially secured loan obtained from a local bank with interest rate of 12% plus 3% service fee in 2006 and 2005. The loan is collateralized by a certificate of time deposit amounting to =1,153,566 and = P P1,121,901 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total interest paid amounted to =318,200 and = P P367,276 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Unsecured loan obtained from a local bank with interest rate equivalent to 91-day Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rate plus 2% to be repriced monthly. Total interest paid amounted to = P232,258 in 2006 and = P584,892 in 2005. Others 2006 2005 P =32,900,000 =32,900,000 P 3,650,000 3,650,000 2,600,000 2,700,000 – – P =39,150,000 6,800,000 500,000 =46,550,000 P Interest expense for short-term notes payable amounted to = P5,009,820 in 2006 and = P4,373,111 in 2005. 11. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses Trade Output taxes Advances from tenants Other payables 2006 P =8,629,757 3,891,819 1,046,445 1,012,454 1,196,431 P =15,776,906 2005 =4,709,288 P 6,084,387 1,812,091 2,427,262 =15,033,028 P 88 - 20 12. Long-term Debt Unsecured long-term promissory note with a local bank: Interest rate equivalent to the prevailing lender rate subject to monthly repricing, payable monthly starting November 2001 until October 2006. The Company paid =12,800,000 and = P P4,250,000 of the loan principal in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Interest expense amounted to = P843,307 and =2,571,891 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. P Total interest paid amounted to = P843,307 and = P1,789,929 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Unsecured long-term promissory note with CAWC (Note 13): Interest rate equivalent to 3.5% per annum, payable annually until October 2008. The principal amount is payable in lump sum on October 2008. Interest expense amounted to = P104,533and = P529,835 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Less current portion of long term debt 2006 2005 P =– =12,800,000 P – – – P =– 13,721,236 26,521,236 4,800,000 =21,721,236 P Interest expense for long term debt amounted to = P947,840 in 2006 and = P2,319,764 in 2005. 13. Related Party Transactions The Company has the following significant transactions with related parties: a. Service agreements with affiliates. The service fee consists of management fee and shared services fee. Management fee represents the related parties’ share in the general corporate overhead incurred by the Company. The shared services fee is billed using an activity-based costing, under which, services rendered are based on manhours spent or number of items processed or output produced, as applicable. Management fee and shared services fee charged to affiliates are as follows: Management Fee: LMG CAWC Vision Insurance Consultants, Inc. (VIC) Others 2006 2005 P =5,000,000 3,000,000 600,000 900,000 P =9,500,000 =5,000,000 P 3,000,000 600,000 – =8,600,000 P (Forward) 89 - 21 - Shared Services Fee: LMG CAWC KPC PEC VIC CMC Others 2006 2005 P =15,393,585 8,347,338 5,999,487 1,412,105 944,457 644,330 66,674 P =32,807,976 =18,119,606 P 11,628,149 6,213,312 1,611,989 1,216,877 850,667 280,000 =39,920,600 P b. Rental agreement with subsidiaries and affiliates for one year renewable at the option of both parties. Total rental income from subsidiaries and affiliates are as follows: 2005 =462,302 P 373,144 262,068 181,355 291,725 1,570,594 264,871 =1,305,723 P 2006 P =384,862 376,884 265,068 173,855 281,465 1,482,134 249,033 P =1,233,101 CAWC LMG KPC VIC PEC Less discount to tenant c. Extension and availment of noninterest and interest-bearing (interest rates of 8% in 2006 and 8% to 9.75% in 2005) cash advances. Interest income earned amounted to = P1,010,935 and =354 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Related interest expense amounted to = P P774,738 and =724,223 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. P d. In October 2003, the Company entered into a loan agreement with CAWC (see Note 12). Outstanding balances from the foregoing transactions are as follows: Advances Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing 2005 2005 2006 2006 Current: Due from: Petrocorp LMG CAWC PEC Total Less allowance for doubtful accounts P =– 2,389,525 2,246,082 – 4,635,607 – P =4,635,607 Premiums Payable 2005 2006 Due to: KPC LMG VIC CMC CAWC PEC Others P =– – 1,258,724 – – – – P =1,258,724 =– P – 1,630,637 – – – – =1,630,637 P =– P – – – – 2006 Interest 2005 2006 Others 2005 2006 Total 2005 Total =7,985,778 P – – – 7,985,778 P =8,512,639 2,389,525 23,665,402 368,998 34,936,564 =9,012,639 P – – – 9,012,639 5,097,793 8,512,639 =2,887,985 P P =26,423,925 6,124,654 =2,887,985 P P =– – 20,978,057 – 20,978,057 =– P – – – – P =1,026,861 – 440,617 – 1,467,478 =1,026,861 P – – – 1,026,861 P =7,485,778 – 646 368,998 7,855,422 – – =– P P =20,978,057 – =– P 1,026,861 P =440,617 1,026,861 P =– 7,485,778 P =369,644 Advances Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing 2005 2005 2006 2006 P =368,702 – 101,460 – – – – P =470,162 =1,585,442 P P =– 1,689,169 – 121,084 – – 1,822,846 1,228,314 – 31,909 – – – =4,655,918 P P =1,822,846 =6,142,931 P – 934,882 2,410,146 – – – =9,487,959 P Interest 2005 2006 Others 2006 2005 =311,530 P P =– P =95,446 – – – 953,453 351,465 – 358,526 1,200,703 – 21,444 – – – – – – 36,219 – P2,487,130 P P =709,991 = =131,665 =– P 2,762,391 – – 1,561,887 646,921 – =4,971,199 P 2006 Total 2005 Total =8,039,903 P =464,148 P 4,451,560 – 3,640,056 1,711,649 3,610,849 2,181,372 2,811,645 – 678,830 – – 36,219 P23,232,843 P =4,393,388 = 90 - 22 - e. Compensation of key management personnel consists of short-term employee benefits and termination benefits amounting to = P4,346,027 and = P1,014,659, respectively, in 2006 and =8,559,461 and = P P551,600, respectively, in 2005. 14. Stockholders’ Equity On October 14, 2006, the Company declared cash dividends in the sum of = P22 million as of October 13, 2006. Total outstanding shares as of the declaration date was 10,296,601 shares excluding treasury shares of 87, resulting to dividends of = P2.1366 per share which was directly charged to unappropriated retained earnings. 15. Operating Costs and Expenses Salaries and other compensation Outside services Communication, light and water Other employee benefits Provision for doubtful accounts Taxes and licenses Repairs and maintenance Depreciation and amortization (Note 8) Retirement benefits cost (Note 16) Travel Insurance Others Share of subsidiaries and related parties in cost of common services (Note 13) 2006 P =19,355,080 7,374,427 4,907,385 3,286,727 2,243,072 1,457,349 1,357,281 939,365 564,759 205,815 185,325 1,920,793 43,797,378 2005 =26,872,950 P 8,217,647 6,457,723 2,183,339 – 1,253,943 1,421,186 1,425,624 3,725,163 249,073 338,611 2,620,423 54,765,682 (32,807,976) P =10,989,402 (39,920,600) =14,845,082 P 16. Retirement Benefits Cost The Company has a funded, non-contributory defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all permanent employees, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The following tables summarize the components of retirement benefits cost recognized in the parent company statements of income and the funding status and amounts recognized in the parent company balance sheets. 91 - 23 Net retirement benefits cost recognized in the parent company statements of income are as follows: Current service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Net actuarial (gain) loss Retirement benefits cost for the year Actuarial return (loss) on plan assets 2006 P =996,909 4,587,401 (1,387,545) (3,632,006) 564,759 (P =2,298,626) 2005 =1,160,487 P 4,004,934 (1,472,134) 31,876 3,725,163 =560,712 P Accrued retirement benefits payable recognized in the parent company balance sheets are as follows: Present value of the obligation Fair value of plan assets Unrecognized net actuarial loss Accrued retirement benefits payable 2006 P =22,496,777 8,334,917 14,161,860 (5,747,466) P =8,414,394 2005 =38,539,874 P 13,875,449 24,664,425 (3,879,342) =20,785,083 P Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows: Balance at beginning of year Current service cost Interest cost Benefits paid Actuarial gain on obligation Balance at end of year 2006 P =38,539,874 996,909 4,587,401 (16,177,355) (5,450,052) P =22,496,777 2005 =33,374,453 P 1,160,487 4,004,934 – – =38,539,874 P 2006 P =13,875,449 1,387,545 12,935,449 (16,177,355) (3,686,171) P =8,334,917 2005 =12,267,781 P 1,472,134 135,534 – – =13,875,449 P Changes in the fair value of the plan assets are as follows: Balance at beginning of year Expected return on plan assets Actual contributions Benefits paid Actuarial loss on plan assets Balance at end of year The major categories of plan assets of the Company as a percentage of the fair value of the plan assets as of December 31, 2006 are as follows: Investment in government securities Investment in stocks Other investments Other assets 58% 12% 25% 5% 92 - 24 The overall expected return on the plan assets is determined based on the market prices prevailing on the date applicable to the period over which the obligation is to be settled. The principal assumptions used in determining retirement benefits costs for the Company’s plan are as follows as of January 1 of each year: Number of employees Discount rate per annum Expected annual rate of return on plan assets Future annual increase in salary 2005 70 12% 12% 6% 2006 51 12% 12% 6% As of December 31, 2006, the following are the assumptions: discount rate of 8%, expected annual rate of return on plan assets of 10% and future annual increase in salary of 6%. Amount for the current and previous annual period of the present value of the defined benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, deficit in the plan and any experience adjustments are as follows: Defined benefit obligations Fair value of plan assets Unfunded retirement obligation Experience adjustment on plan liabilities Experience adjustment on plan assets 2006 P =22,496,777 8,334,917 14,161,860 3,728,932 (3,524,076) 2005 =38,539,874 P 13,875,449 24,664,425 – – The Company expects to contribute P =2,933,603 to the retirement fund in 2007. 17. Income Taxes a. The components of the Company’s provision for income tax-current are as follows: MCIT Capital gains tax Final tax on interest income 2006 P =208,350 510,000 247,257 P =965,607 2005 =125,380 P – 45,454 =170,834 P b. The components of the Company’s net deferred tax liability included in the parent company balance sheets are as follows: Deferred tax assets on: Allowance for doubtful accounts Unamortized past service cost contributions Accrued retirement benefits NOLCO 2006 2005 P =3,383,798 3,475,564 2,945,038 894,414 P =2,817,351 266,548 3,775,406 – (Forward) 93 - 25 - Provision for probable losses Accrued other expenses MCIT Interest from MERALCO refund Deferred tax liability on: Revaluation increment in land Net changes in fair values of available-for-sale investments 2006 P =184,112 123,131 208,350 12,060 11,226,467 2005 P =184,112 – – 40,814 7,084,231 (87,810,905) (94,525,986) (1,340,000) (89,150,905) (P =77,924,438) – (94,525,986) (P =87,441,755) Management believes that it is not probable that any actual income tax liability will arise from revaluation of land since it is unlikely that the revalued property will be sold, exclusive of the business, in the foreseeable future. c. The reconciliation of the income taxes computed at the statutory income tax rate to the benefit from income tax shown in the parent company statements of income follows: Provision for (benefit from) income tax computed at statutory income tax rate Adjustments for: Gain on sale of capital assets Nontaxable dividend income Application of previously unrecognized deferred tax asset Recovery from Petrocorp investments Gain on sale of tax-exempt bonds Interest income subjected to final tax Unallowable interest expense Effect of change in income tax rates Deferred tax assets not recognized Benefit from income tax 2006 2005 P =34,591,735 (P =621,568) (22,602,635) (8,947,667) – (1,274,747) (3,499,373) (2,798,758) (334,071) (185,443) 181,734 417,849 – (P =3,176,629) (3,249,418) – – (28,408) 28,560 (972,063) 5,327,540 (P =790,104) d. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s NOLCO and MCIT that are available for deduction from future taxable income and regular corporate income tax, respectively, are as follows: NOLCO Year Incurred 2003 2004 2005 2006 NOLCO incurred = P6,399,086 2,977,847 4,865,105 2,555,468 P =16,797,506 Expiry Date 2006 2007 2008 2009 Balance as of Expired/ December 31, Applied 2006 = P6,399,086 = P– – 2,977,847 – 4,865,105 – 2,555,468 =6,399,086 = P P10,398,420 Tax Effect = P– 1,042,246 1,702,787 894,414 = P3,639,447 94 - 26 MCIT Year Incurred 2003 2004 2005 2006 MCIT incurred = P144,181 17,593 125,380 208,350 =495,504 P Expiry date 2006 2007 2008 2009 Expired = P144,181 – – – = P144,181 Balance as of December 31, 2006 = P– 17,593 125,380 208,350 = P351,323 e. The deductible temporary difference, MCIT and NOLCO for which no deferred income tax assets were recognized are as follows: NOLCO MCIT Accrued retirement 2006 P =7,842,952 142,973 – 2005 =14,242,038 P 287,154 9,998,210 The deferred tax assets on these deductible temporary difference, NOLCO and MCIT were not recognized because management believes that the Company may not have sufficient taxable profits available to allow all or part of these deferred tax assets to be utilized in the near future. f. On May 24, 2005, the new Expanded-Value Added Tax (E-VAT) law was signed as Republic Act (RA) No. 9337 or the E-VAT Act of 2005. The E-VAT law took effect on November 1, 2005 following the approval on October 19, 2005 of Revenue Regulations (RR) 16-2005 which provides for the implementation of the rules and regulations of the new E-VAT law. Among the relevant provisions of the new E-VAT law are: i. change in corporate income tax rate from 32% to 35% for the next three years effective on November 1, 2005, and 30% starting on January 1, 2009 and thereafter; ii. a 70% cap on the input VAT that can be claimed against output VAT; iii. the amount of interest paid or incurred within taxable year on indebtedness in connection with the taxpayer’s profession, trade or business shall be allowed as a deduction from gross income, provided that, the taxpayer’s otherwise allowable deduction for interest expense shall be reduced by 42% of the interest income subject to final tax, provided that, effective January 1, 2009, the rate shall be 33%; and iv. increase in the VAT rate imposed on goods and services from 10% to 12% effective January 1, 2006 provided that the VAT collection as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the previous year exceeds 2.8% or the Philippine national government deficit as a percentage of GDP of the previous year exceeds 1.5%. On January 31, 2006, the Philippine President, upon recommendation of the Secretary of Finance, approved the 2% increase in VAT rate effective on February 1, 2006. 95 - 27 On November 21, 2006, the President signed into law RA No. 9361 which amends Section 110 (B) of the Tax Code. This law, which became effective on December 13, 2006, provides that if the input tax, inclusive of the input tax carried over from the previous quarter exceeds the output tax, the excess input tax shall be carried over to the succeeding quarter or quarters. The Department of Finance, through the BIR, issued Revenue Regulations No. 2-2007 to implement the provisions of the said law. Based on the regulation, the amendment shall apply to the quarterly VAT returns to be filed after the effectivity of RA No. 9361 except VAT returns covering taxable quarters ending earlier than December 2006. 18. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies The Company’s financial instruments comprise of cash and cash equivalents, receivable from MERALCO, available-for-sale investments, notes payable and long-term debt. The main purpose of these financial instruments is finance the Company’s operations. The Company has various other financial assets and liabilities, such as trade receivables and trade payables and due to/from related parties, which arise directly from its operations. It is, and has been throughout the year under review, the Company’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken. The main risks arising from the Company’s financial instruments are cash flow interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The BOD reviews and approves policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarized below. Cash Flow Interest Rate Risk The Company’s exposure to the risk for changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Company’s long-term debt obligations and due to/from related parties with a floating interest rate. The Company also avails of bank loans with fixed interest rates in order to manage its interest cost. Credit Risk Credit risks are minimized and monitored by limiting the Company’s associations to business parties with high creditworthiness. Receivables are monitored on an ongoing basis through the Company’s management reporting procedures. The Company does not have any significant exposure to any individual customer or counterparty. With respect to credit risk arising from cash and cash equivalents, receivables and available-for-sale investments the Company’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. The Company deals only with financial institutions duly evaluated and approved by the BOD. Since the Company trades only with recognized third parties, there is no requirement for collateral. Liquidity Risk The Company’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans and advances from related parties. Further, the Company maintains open credit lines with local banks in order to renew and revolve maturing short-term loans. 96 - 28 - 19. Financial Instruments Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Company’s financial instruments. Carrying Amount 2005 2006 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables Available-for-sale investments Receivable from MERALCO Due from related parties Financial liabilities: Trade payables Notes payable Long-term debt Due to related parties Fair Value 2005 2006 = P115,928 P = P115,928 P =9,088,528 =9,088,528 444,604 444,604 460,074 460,074 29,911,236 16,306,526 29,911,236 16,306,526 1,095,976 1,095,976 519,083 519,083 2,887,985 26,423,925 2,887,985 26,423,925 P20,851,019 P P20,851,019 P =66,402,846 = =66,402,846 = 6,084,387 6,084,387 3,891,819 3,891,819 39,150,000 46,550,000 39,150,000 46,550,000 – 26,521,236 – 26,521,236 4,393,388 23,232,843 4,393,388 23,232,843 P102,388,466 P P102,388,466 P =47,435,207 = =47,435,207 = The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, receivable from MERALCO, due to/from related parties, notes payable and long-term debt approximate their fair values either because of their short-term nature or the interest rates that they carry which approximate the interest rates for comparable instruments in the market. Market values, based on quoted prices, have been used to determine the fair value of available-forsale investments. 20. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law The CARL (Executive Order No. 229 and Republic Act No. 6657) provides, among others, the redistribution of all private and agricultural lands regardless of tenurial arrangements and commodity produced, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Company owns several parcels of land with a total land area of 220.4403 hectares located in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija that are subjected to CARL as follows: a. 25.4181 hectares, costing = P628,154, under the Voluntary Offer to Sell (VOS) scheme. The Company filed a just compensation case against Land Bank of the Philippines (Land Bank) before the Regional Trial Court of Guimba. The Company has accepted Land Bank’s offer to amicably settle the case. Land Bank’s original offer of = P337,965 was increased to =1,364,342. The agreement was approved by the Court. The amount was fully paid in 2004. P b. 7.3437 hectares, costing = P181,484, were placed by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under the Compulsory Acquisition scheme. The DAR Arbitration Board (DARAB) in Talavera, Nueva Ecija affirmed the valuation of Land Bank fixing the just compensation to =186,717. The Company filed a motion for reconsideration reiterating the Company’s P position that the property should be valued at = P587,496 based on the appraisal made by an independent appraiser in 2001. 97 - 29 The motion was denied by the DARAB. The Company has elevated the case to the Regional Trial Court (RTC). On January 4, 2007, the RTC denied the Company’s petition for just compensation. The Company thereafter manifested its intention to the DAR and Landbank to accept the amount of = P186,717. The Company is waiting for the documentary requirements from the said government agencies to facilitate the payment. c. 187.6785 hectares (mango-orchard) with costs of = P169,200 and appraised value of =19,355,146, whereby the Company has filed a petition for total exemption. The Provincial P Agrarian Reform Officer has formally endorsed the Company’s petition for exemption to the Regional Office of the DAR and the latter has endorsed the same to the DAR Head Office. Meantime, the Company has offered 5.5 hectares to DAR under the VOS scheme. On February 17, 2004, the DAR denied the Company’s petition for total exemption from CARL. Also, the DAR directed the municipal agrarian reform officer of Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija to immediately proceed with the compulsory acquisition of the 187.6785 hectares (mangoorchard) as well as the 25.4181 hectares. The DAR secretary denied the motion for reconsideration which the Company filed on June 30, 2004. The Company offered the mango orchard under the VOS scheme and tendered to the DAR and Land Bank its formal offer in the sum of = P299,950,000. After the DAR and Land Bank conducted ocular inspections of the property, the Company and Land Bank agreed to the valuation of the property in the total amount of = P85,814,316 which was confirmed by the Company’s BOD during its January 16, 2006 meeting. In 2006, payments in cash and bonds amounting to = P26,887,422 and = P58,926,894, respectively, were received by the Company. The bonds were subsequently sold in 2006 for a gain of = P954,487 as recognized in the parent company statements of income. 21. Pending Litigations and Assessments a. The Company is one of the defendants in a court case involving a dispute between two stockholders. The case involves the complaint for damages in the amount of P =390.0 million based on the allegation of a certain stockholder that it suffered damages as a result of the defendants’ alleged fraudulent act of representing that the shares purchased from one of the defendants were free from all liens and encumbrances other than those stated in the deed of sale. On September 4, 2000, the RTC rendered a decision ordering the defendants to pay the plaintiff the total amount of = P269.1 million, which consisted of = P256.0 million for the value of lost shares minus the balance of the purchase price, P =12.0 million for litigation expenses, =0.1 million for exemplary damages, and = P P1.0 million for attorney’s fees. The motions for reconsideration were filed by the defendants but were denied by the RTC on November 14, 2000. On March 5, 2004, there was a notice of decision from the Court of Appeals exonerating the Company on the above case. Motions for partial reconsideration were filed by the two stockholders with the Supreme Court. As of April 10, 2006, the motions have remained pending with the said court. 98 - 30 - b. The Department of Labor and Employment Region IV issued a resolution denying the Company’s motion for reconsideration of the order granting 16 farm workers wage differentials in the total amount of = P1.05 million. The Company elevated the case to the Court of Appeals. The court dismissed the Company’s petition. The Company filed a motion for the reconsideration of the Court’s order, which resolution is still pending with the said court. The amount of P =0.5 million, which represents 50% of the total liability, had been accrued in 2003 and included in the “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” account in the parent company balance sheets. Management believes that the outcome of the case will not significantly affect the financial position and results of operations of the Company. c. The Company has pending deficiency tax assessments covering certain years. Management believes that the ultimate outcome of these assessments, if any, would not materially affect the Company's financial position or results of operations. 99 Board of Directors Jesus N. Alcordo Antonio M. Garcia Ramon M. Garcia Jose Ma. L. Ordoveza Chairman of the Board Jaime Y. Gonzales Augusto P. Nilo Ana Maria G. Ordoveza President & Chief Executive Officer Executive Officers Antonio M. Garcia - Chairman of the Board Ana Maria G. Ordoveza - President & Chief Executive Officer Jaime Y. Gonzales - Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer Luis A. Vera Cruz - Corporate Secretary Salvador L. Pena - Asst. Corporate Secretary 100 CIP Management Support Services Group (As of December 31, 2006) Jaime Y. Gonzales Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer Corporate Affairs, Marketing Research & Information Services Elenita A. Calar, Vice-President Financial Services Maureen T. Cabanban, Vice-President Leah N. Alfaro, Manager, Disbursement Services Eden S. Aguirre, Manager, Integrated Disbursement Credit & Collection Services Integrated Procurement Services Isidora A. Lee, Vice-President Benedicto M. Hernandez, Sr. Manager, Import/Export Management Control & Information System Services Ma. Teresa E. Manaog, Manager Legal and Risk Management Services Reynaldo C. Rafael, Assistant Vice-President Erwin A. Temprosa, Manager Group Personnel Policy and Administrative Services/Industrial Relations and Employee Development (GPPAS/IRED) Hilda M. Del Rosario, Senior Vice-President Pearl T. Laurea, Assistant Vice-President, IRED Pasig Station Fe O. Ureta, Manager Controllership and Internal Audit Services Donald M. Sanchez, Senior Manager /Group Controller Antonio A. Martin, Manager Company Controller – LMG Chemicals Corp., Kemwater Phil. Corp. Medical & Community Services Department Luz D. Pagkalinawan, Consultant Noel C. Espinosa, Senior Manager, Company Physician 101 Corporate Directory HEAD OFFICE Chemphil Building, 851 Antonio S. Arnaiz Avenue Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone Nos. 818-8711 to 28 Fax No. 817-4803 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 1489 Makati Central Post Office WEBSITE www.chemphil.com.ph Email ADDRESS [email protected] Mktg&[email protected] EXTERNAL AUDITOR Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. SGV Building, 6760 Ayala Avenue Makati City EXTERNAL LEGAL COUNSELS Angara, Abello, Concepcion, Regala & Cruz 5th Floor, ACCRA Building 122 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Benitez, Parlade, Africa, Herrera, Parlade and Panga Law Offices Ground Floor, Pacific Bank Building 6776 Ayala Avenue, Makati City BANK Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company 102