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Galp Energia

Quarterly Report Sep 30, 2018

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RESULTS AND CONSOLIDATED INFORMATION NINE MONTHS 2018

1 Investor Relations

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY3
2. EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION5
3. REFINING & MARKETING7
4. GAS & POWER
8
5. FINANCIAL DATA9
5.1. Income statement
9
5.2. Capital expenditure10
5.3. Cash flow11
5.4. Financial position and debt
12
5.5. Reconciliation of IFRS and RCA figures
14
6. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
16
7. APPENDICES17
8. DEFINITIONS
46

1.Executive summary

  • IFRS Cash Flow from Operations (CFFO) reached €1,192 m during the first nine months of 2018, up 11% YoY. Free Cash Flow reached €514 m.
  • Consolidated RCA Ebitda was €1,725 m, up 32% driven by the increased contribution from the E&P business.
  • E&P: RCA Ebitda was €1,100 m, up €546 m YoY, benefiting from the increased production and higher oil and natural gas sale prices.

Average working interest (WI) production reached 105.3 kboepd, up 16% YoY, supported by the contribution from FPSO #7 in Brazil, running at plateau since April, and despite the planned maintenance activities. It is worth highlighting the start of production in July from the first unit allocated to the Kaombo development, in Angola.

  • R&M: RCA Ebitda was €491 m, down €139 m YoY, impacted by a lower contribution from the refining activity. Galp's refining margin was \$5.1/boe, down \$1.0/boe YoY, following the international refining environment, with raw materials processed also down driven by maintenance activities.
  • G&P: RCA Ebitda reached €112 m, up €7 m YoY, supported by increased results from the power business.
  • Group RCA Ebit amounted to €1,205 m, reflecting the Ebitda evolution. IFRS Ebit was €1,404 m, with the inventory effect accounting for €169 m.
  • RCA net income was €598 m, up €210 m YoY. IFRS net income was €697 m.
  • Capex totalled €597 m, of which 80% was allocated to E&P activities, including the payment of the 3% stake acquisition in BM-S-8 and the signing bonuses related to the acquisition of participating interests in Uirapuru and C-M-791 licenses, in Brazil.
  • At the end of September, net debt was €1,899 m, with net debt to Ebitda at 0.9x.
  • On October 23, FPSO #8 (P-69) started production in the Lula Extreme South area, in Brazil. This unit has a capacity to daily process up to 150 kbbl of oil and 6 mm3 of natural gas.

Considering the YTD performance, it is expected that FY2018 RCA Ebitda reaches c.€2.3 bn and capex stands at c.€1.0 bn.

Financial data

€m (IFRS, except otherwise stated)

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
RCA Ebitda 1,310 1,725 415 32%
Exploration & Production 554 1,100 546 99%
Refining & Marketing 630 491 (139) (22%)
Gas & Power 105 112 7 7%
RCA Ebit 745 1,205 460 62%
Exploration & Production 269 849 580 n.m.
Refining & Marketing 369 242 (127) (35%)
Gas & Power 90 96 6 7%
RCA Net income 387 598 210 54%
IFRS Net income 368 697 328 89%
Non-recurring items (49) (38) (11) (22%)
Inventory effect 30 137 107 n.m.
Cash flow from operations 1,074 1,192 119 11%
Capex 589 597 9 2%
Free cash flow 448 514 66 15%
Post-dividend free cash flow 25 22 (2) (9%)
Net debt 1,967 1,899 (68) (3%)
Net debt to RCA Ebitda 1.2x 0.9x - -

Operational data

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
Average working interest production (kboepd) 90.8 105.3 14.5 16%
Average net entitlement production (kboepd) 88.9 103.9 15.0 17%
Oil and gas average sale price (USD/boe) 44.4 63.1 18.6 42%
Raw materials processed (mmboe) 85.8 81.1 (4.6) (5%)
Galp refining margin (USD/boe) 6.1 5.1 (1.0) (16%)
Oil sales to direct clients (mton) 6.7 6.6 (0.1) (2%)
NG sales to direct clients (mm3
)
3,264 3,559 295 9%
NG/LNG trading sales (mm3
)
2,184 2,331 147 7%

Market indicators

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
Average exchange rate EUR:USD 1.11 1.19 0.08 7%
Average exchange rate EUR:BRL 3.54 4.30 0.76 21%
Dated Brent price (USD/bbl) 51.8 72.1 20.3 39%
Heavy-light crude price spread1
(USD/bbl)
(1.5) (1.6) (0.2) (13%)
Iberian MIBGAS natural gas price (EUR/MWh) 20.9 23.8 2.9 14%
Dutch TTF natural gas price (EUR/MWh) 17.3 22.2 4.9 28%
Japan/Korea Marker LNG price (USD/mmbtu) 6.3 9.7 3.4 54%
Benchmark refining margin (USD/bbl) 4.5 2.5 (2.0) (44%)
Iberian oil market (mton) 47.3 49.2 1.9 4.1%
Iberian natural gas market (mm3
)
25,754 25,770 16 0.1%

Source: Platts for commodities prices; MIBGAS for Iberian natural gas price; APETRO and CORES for Iberian oil market; Galp and Enagás for Iberian natural gas market. 1 Urals NWE dated for heavy crude; dated Brent for light crude.

2. Exploration & Production

€m (RCA, except otherwise stated; unit figures based on net entitlement production)

Nine Months
2018
Var. YoY
105.3
14.5
93.1
13.9
103.9
15.0
6.1
(0.2)
97.8
15.1
2017 % Var. YoY
Average working interest production1
(kboepd)
90.8 16%
Oil production (kbpd) 79.2 17%
Average net entitlement production1
(kboepd)
88.9 17%
Angola 6.2 (2%)
Brazil 82.7 18%
Oil and gas average sale price (USD/boe) 44.4 63.1 18.6 42%
Royalties2
(USD/boe)
4.1 5.9 1.7 42%
Production costs (USD/boe) 8.2 8.6 0.4 5%
DD&A3
(USD/boe)
13.1 10.6 (2.5) (19%)
RCA Ebitda4 554 1,100 546 99%
Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairments3 287 251 (36) (13%)
Exploration expenditures written-off4 - - - n.m.
Provisions (2) - 2 n.m.
RCA Ebit 269 849 580 n.m.
IFRS Ebit 267 849 582 n.m.
Net Income from E&P Associates 29 39 10 33%

1 Includes natural gas exported; excludes natural gas used or reinjected.

2Based on total net entitlement production.

2 Includes abandonment provisions and excludes exploration expenditures written-off.

3 Effective from 1 January 2018, G&G and G&A costs, mainly related to the exploration activity, started to be accounted as operating costs of the period in which they occur, and ceased to be capitalised. The Successful Efforts Method (SEM) was applied retrospectively and the 2017 figures were restated for comparison purposes.

Operations

Average working interest production of oil and natural gas was 105.3 kboepd, of which 88% corresponded to oil production.

Production increased 16% YoY supported by the ongoing development of the Lula field in block BM-S-11 in Brazil, with FPSO #7 contributing at oil plateau levels since April. It is worth highlighting the planned maintenance activities in all units except FPSOs #3 and #7, as well as in Route 1 of the gas export network.

Regarding Iara, in block BM-S-11A, the Extended Well Test (EWT) in the Sururu West area started in February and was concluded in early August.

In block BM-S-8, the drilling of the Guanxuma prospect was concluded in July. The drilling rig then proceeded to the Carcará North area, where it started drilling Carcará West, the first well in this area.

In Angola, WI production was down 8% YoY to 7.5 kbpd, following the natural decline of block 14 and despite the start-up of the Kaombo North project in block 32 during July. Net entitlement production decreased 2% YoY to 6.1 kbpd.

Regarding Mozambique, the consortium for the development of Area 4 submitted to the Mozambican government the Plan of Development for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project, which will develop the large Mamba fields. The first phase will comprise two LNG trains which will produce 7.6 mtpa each.

Results

RCA Ebitda amounted to €1,100 m, up €546 m YoY, benefiting from increased production and average sale prices, and despite the lower USD.

Production costs increased €25 m YoY to €205 m, due to the higher number of operating units in Brazil and taking into account the maintenance activities during the period. In unit terms and on a net entitlement basis, production costs increased to \$8.6/boe.

Amortisation, depreciation charges and abandonment provisions amounted to €251 m, down €36 m YoY, benefiting from the reserves upwards revision at the end of 2017, namely in Brazil, and from the BRL depreciation. On a net entitlement basis, unit depreciation charges were \$10.6/boe, down \$2.5/boe YoY.

RCA Ebit was €849 m, up €580 m YoY.

The contribution of associated companies was €39 m during the first nine months of 2018.

3. Refining & Marketing

€m (RCA, except otherwise stated)

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
Galp refining margin (USD/boe) 6.1 5.1 (1.0) (16%)
Refining cost (USD/boe) 1.6 2.2 0.5 31%
Impact of refining margin hedging1
(USD/boe)
(0.3) 0.2 0.6 n.m.
Raw materials processed (mmboe) 85.8 81.1 (4.6) (5%)
Crude processed (mmbbl) 77.1 75.4 (1.7) (2%)
Total oil products sales (mton) 14.0 13.4 (0.6) (4%)
Sales to direct clients (mton) 6.7 6.6 (0.1) (2%)
RCA Ebitda 630 491 (139) (22%)
Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairments2 262 250 (12) (5%)
Provisions (0) 0 1 n.m.
RCA Ebit 369 242 (127) (35%)
IFRS Ebit 390 429 39 10%
Net Income from R&M Associates 8 2 (6) (73%)

1Impact on Ebitda.

2 Excludes impairments on accounts receivables, which started to be accounted in Ebitda in 2018.

Operations

Raw materials processed were 81.1 mmboe, 5% lower YoY, impacted by the planned maintenance of the hydrocracker (HC) in Sines during the first quarter, as well as by the start of planned maintenance in the Matosinhos refinery in late September. Crude oil accounted for 93% of raw materials processed, of which 86% corresponded to medium and heavy crudes.

Middle distillates accounted for 47% of production, gasoline for 23% and fuel oil for 16%. Consumption and losses accounted for 7% of raw materials processed.

Volumes sold to direct clients were 6.6 mton, with volumes sold in Africa accounting for 10%.

Results

Ebitda RCA decreased €139 m YoY to €491 m, mainly due to the lower contribution from the refining activity, and also impacted by the lag in pricing formulas.

Galp's refining margin stood at \$5.1/boe, compared to \$6.1/boe during the previous year, mainly due to a lower gasoline crack and as fuel oil was at a higher discount to Brent.

Refining costs stood at €147 m, up €20 m YoY, mainly due to the maintenance of the HC in the first quarter of the year. In unit terms, refining costs were \$2.2/boe.

Refining margin hedging operations contributed with €16 m during the period, compared to a loss of €26 m in the previous year.

The marketing activity maintained its positive contribution to results.

RCA Ebit was €242 m and IFRS Ebit increased to €429 m. The inventory effect was €158 m.

Non-recurring items amounted to €30 m and were mainly related to a litigation compensation inflow.

4. Gas & Power

€m (RCA, except otherwise stated)

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
NG/LNG total sales volumes (mm3
)
5,449 5,891 442 8%
Sales to direct clients (mm3
)
3,264 3,559 295 9%
Trading (mm3
)
2,184 2,331 147 7%
Sales of electricity (GWh) 3,812 4,030 219 6%
Sales of electricity to the grid (GWh) 1,192 1,044 (148) (12%)
RCA Ebitda 105 112 7 7%
Supply & Trading 78 74 (5) (6%)
Power 26 38 12 44%
Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairments1 14 15 2 12%
Provisions 1 0 (1) (99%)
RCA Ebit 90 96 6 7%
Supply & Trading 76 69 (6) (8%)
Power 15 27 12 84%
IFRS Ebit 95 108 13 13%
Net Income from G&P Associates 75 73 (3) (4%)

1 Excludes impairments on accounts receivables, which started to be accounted in Ebitda in 2018.

Operations

Sales of NG/LNG increased 8% YoY to 5,891 mm³, supported by the increase in network trading volumes and sales to the conventional segment, namely to industrial clients.

Trading volumes increased 7% YoY, with the increase in NG sales in the European hubs offsetting the fewer LNG trading volumes.

Sales of electricity increased 6% YoY to 4,030 GWh, on the back of the higher contribution from the marketing activity.

Results

RCA Ebitda stood at €112 m YoY, up €7 m YoY, supported by higher results from the Power activity.

Ebitda for the Power activity increased €12 m YoY to €38 m, benefiting from a higher cogeneration contribution, whilst Supply & Trading decreased €5 m to €74 m.

RCA Ebit was €96 m, while IFRS Ebit was €108 m.

Net income from associated companies stood at €73 m, of which €24 m related to the equity interest in Galp Gás Natural Distribuição, S.A. (GGND).

5.Financial data

5.1. Income statement

€m (RCA, except otherwise stated)

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
Turnover 11,513 12,977 1,464 13%
Cost of goods sold (8,806) (9,726) 920 10%
Supply & Services (1,180) (1,336) 155 13%
Personnel costs (233) (241) 8 3%
Other operating revenues (expenses) 31 62 31 n.m.
Impairments on accounts receivable (15) (11) (4) (24%)
RCA Ebitda 1,310 1,725 415 32%
IFRS Ebitda 1,338 1,924 586 44%
Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairments (566) (519) (47) (8%)
Provisions 1 (0) (2) n.m.
RCA Ebit 745 1,205 460 62%
IFRS Ebit 769 1,404 635 83%
Net income from associates 113 113 0 0%
Financial results (42) (6) 36 86%
Net interests (59) (39) (19) (33%)
Capitalised interest 64 30 (34) (53%)
Exchange gain (loss) (9) (33) (24) n.m.
Mark-to-market of hedging derivatives (25) 43 69 n.m.
Other financial costs/income (13) (6) 6 49%
RCA Net income before taxes and non-controlling interests 816 1,312 496 61%
Taxes (376) (594) 218 58%
Taxes on oil and natural gas production1 (170) (329) 158 93%
Non-controlling interests (53) (120) 67 n.m.
RCA Net income 387 598 210 54%
Non-recurring items (49) (38) (11) (22%)
RC Net income 339 560 221 65%
Inventory effect 30 137 107 n.m.
IFRS Net income 368 697 328 89%

1 Includes SPT payable in Brazil and IRP payable in Angola.

RCA Ebitda increased €415 m to €1,725 m, driven by a higher upstream production and increased oil and natural gas prices, and despite the lower USD.

RCA Ebit went up €460 m to €1,205 m, while IFRS Ebit increased to €1,404 m.

Results from associated companies stood at €113 m.

Financial results increased, despite being negative by €6 m. It is worth highlighting the higher impact from the mark-to-market related to refining margin hedging, and the decrease in net interests following the reduction in the cost of funding YoY.

RCA taxes increased €218 m YoY to €594 m, mainly due to higher taxes related to the production of oil and natural gas.

Non-controlling interests of €120 m were mainly attributable to Sinopec's 30% stake in Petrogal Brasil.

RCA net income reached €598 m, while IFRS net income was €697 m.

5.2. Capital expenditure

€m

Nine Months
2017 2018 Var. YoY % Var. YoY
Exploration & Production 511 481 (30) (6%)
Exploration and appraisal activities 1 192 190 n.m.
Development and production activities 509 289 (220) (43%)
Refining & Marketing 70 109 39 55%
Gas & Power 6 7 0 3%
Others 1 1 0 3%
Capex1 589 597 9 2%

1 Capex figures based on change in assets during the period.

Capex totalled €597 m during the period, of which 80% allocated to the E&P business.

Capex of €192 m in exploration and appraisal activities was mainly related to the payment of the 3% stake acquisition in BM-S-8, in Brazil, announced in October 2017, as well as the payment of signing bonuses for Uirapuru and C-M-791 licenses in Brazil, which totalled €103 m. It is also worth highlighting the drilling activities in Guanxuma and Carcará North in the Brazilian pre-salt.

Investment in development and production activities reached €289 m and was mainly allocated to activities in block BM-S-11 and block 32. It is also worth highlighting the investment in the Coral South project in Mozambique.

Investment in downstream activities (R&M and G&P) reached €115 m and was mostly allocated to the maintenance and improvement of refining energy efficiency, as well as to the renewal of the retail network.

5.3. Cash flow

Indirect Method

€m (IFRS figures)

Nine Months
2017 2018
Ebit 769 1,404
Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairments 569 519
Corporate income taxes and oil and gas production taxes (304) (418)
Dividends from associates 99 74
Change in Working Capital (60) (387)
Cash flow from operations 1,074 1,192
Net financial expenses (59) (64)
Net capex1 (567) (614)
Free cash flow 448 514
Dividends paid (423) (491)
Post-dividend free cash flow 25 22
Others2 (121) (36)
Change in net debt 96 14

1 Net capex based on cash inflows/outflows during the period. 2 Includes CTAs (Cumulative Translation Adjustment) and partial reimbursement of the loan granted to Sinopec of €52 m during 9M18.

During the period, the robust performance across all business segments contributed to the 11% increase in CFFO, reaching €1,192 m. This despite the €387 m build in working capital, which resulted from the increase in commodity prices during the period and from the build-up in inventories in preparation for refining maintenance activities and E&P in-transit crude cargoes at the end of September.

Despite net capex of €614 m, mostly related with upstream growth projects and portfolio additions, and dividends paid during the period, free cash flow post-dividend was positive by €22 m.

Direct Method

€m (IFRS figures)

Nine Months
2017 2018
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period1 923 1,096
Received from customers 12,993 14,671
Paid to suppliers (8,267) (9,452)
Staff related costs (240) (245)
Dividends from associates 99 74
Taxes on oil products (ISP) (2,009) (1,940)
VAT, Royalties, PIS, Cofins, Others (1,219) (1,497)
Corporate income taxes and oil and gas production taxes (304) (418)
Cash flow from operations 1,053 1,192
Net capex2 (581) (614)
Net Financial Expenses (81) (64)
Dividends paid (423) (491)
Post-dividend free cash flow (33) 22
Net new loans (82) 239
Sinopec loan reimbursement 42 52
FX changes on cash and equivalents (104) (66)
Cash and equivalents at the end of the period1 746 1,343

1 Cash and equivalents differ from the Balance Sheet amounts due to IAS 7 classification rules. The difference refers to overdrafts which are considered as debt in the Balance Sheet and as a deduction to cash in the Cash Flow Statement. 2 Net capex based on cash inflows/outflows during the period.

5.4. Financial position and debt

€m (IFRS figures)

31 Dec.
2017
30 Sep.
2018
Var. vs 31 Dec.
2017
Net fixed assets 7,231 7,157 (74)
Working capital 584 971 387
Loan to Sinopec 459 172 (287)
Other assets (liabilities) (613) (595) 18
Capital employed 7,661 7,705 44
Short term debt 551 563 13
Medium-Long term debt 2,532 2,686 154
Total debt 3,083 3,249 166
Cash and equivalents 1,198 1,350 153
Net debt 1,885 1,899 14
Total equity 5,776 5,806 30
Total equity and net debt 7,661 7,705 44

On September 30, 2018 net fixed assets were €7,157 m, down €74 m from 31 December 2017, with net capex not offsetting DD&A and the asset base devaluation from a weaker BRL. Work-in-progress, mainly related to the E&P business, stood at €2,241 m at the end of the period.

The loan to Sinopec was reduced by €287 m during the first nine months of 2018, against a capital reduction of the same amount in Galp/Sinopec JV.

Financial debt

€m (except otherwise stated)

31 Dec.
2017
30 Sep.
2018
Var. vs 31 Dec.
2017
Bonds 1,987 2,141 154
Bank loans and other debt 1,096 1,108 12
Cash and equivalents (1,198) (1,350) (153)
Net debt 1,885 1,899 14
Average life (years) 2.5 3.0 0.5
Average funding cost 3.46% 2.63% (0.83 p.p.)
Debt at floating rate 40% 48% -
Net debt to Ebitda RCA 1.1x 0.9x -

On September 30, 2018 net debt was €1,899 m, up just €14 m compared to 31 December 2017, despite the dividend and the Brazil bid round payments in September. Net debt to Ebitda RCA stood at 0.9x.

During the period, Galp issued medium and long term debt amounting to €950 m, which contributed to the increase in the average life of debt to 3.0 years, and decrease in average funding cost to 2.6%. At the end of the period, medium and long term debt accounted for 83% of total debt.

At the end of September, Galp had unused credit lines of approximately €1.4 bn, of which c.75% was contractually guaranteed.

Debt maturity profile

5.5. Reconciliation of IFRS and RCA figures

Ebitda by segment

€m

2018 Nine Months
Ebitda
IFRS
Inventory effect Ebitda
RC
Non-recurring items Ebitda
RCA
Galp 1,924 (169) 1,754 (30) 1,725
E&P 1,100 - 1,100 - 1,100
R&M 679 (158) 521 (30) 491
G&P 123 (12) 112 - 112
Others 21 - 21 - 21

€m

2017 Nine Months
Ebitda
IFRS
Inventory effect Ebitda
RC
Non-recurring items Ebitda
RCA
Galp 1,338 (31) 1,307 3 1,310
E&P 554 - 554 0 554
R&M 655 (28) 627 3 630
G&P 108 (4) 105 - 105
Others 21 - 21 - 21

Ebit by segment

€m

2018 Nine Months
Ebit
IFRS
Inventory effect Ebit
RC
Non-recurring items Ebit
RCA
Galp 1,404 (169) 1,235 (30) 1,205
E&P 849 - 849 - 849
R&M 429 (158) 271 (30) 242
G&P 108 (12) 96 - 96
Others 18 - 18 - 18

€m

2017 Nine Months
Ebit
IFRS
Inventory effect Ebit
RC
Non-recurring items Ebit
RCA
Galp 769 (31) 738 7 745
E&P 267 - 267 2 269
R&M 390 (28) 362 7 369
G&P 95 (4) 92 (1) 90
Others 18 - 18 - 18

Non-recurring items

€m
Nine Months
2017 2018
Non-recurring items impacting Ebitda 3.0 (29.7)
Accidents caused by natural events and insurance compensation 0.1 -
Gains/losses on disposal of assets (0.7) -
Asset write-offs (0.0) -
Employee restructuring charges - 1.7
Litigation costs (revenues) 3.6 (31.4)
Non-recurring items impacting non-cash costs 4.1 -
Provisions for environmental charges and others 1.2 -
Asset impairments 2.9 -
Non-recurring items impacting financial results (10.9) 7.5
Gains/losses on financial investments1 (10.9) 7.5
Non-recurring items impacting taxes 52.2 60.2
Income taxes on non-recurring items (1.8) 9.5
Energy sector contribution taxes 54.0 50.7
Non-controlling interests 0.3 (0.1)
Total non-recurring items 48.6 37.9

1 Includes CESE impact on GGND.

6. Basis of presentation

Galp's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. The financial information in the consolidated income statement is reported for the nine months ended on September 30, 2018 and 2017. The information in the consolidated financial position is reported as of September 30 2018 and as of 31 December 2017.

Galp's financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, and the cost of goods sold is valued at weighted-average cost. When goods and commodity prices fluctuate, the use of this valuation method may cause volatility in results through gains or losses in inventories, which do not reflect the Company's operating performance. This is called the inventory effect.

Another factor that may affect the Company's results, without being an indicator of its true performance, is the set of non-recurring material items considering the Group's activities.

For the purpose of evaluating Galp's operating performance, RCA profitability measures exclude non-recurring items and the inventory effect, the latter because the cost of goods sold and materials consumed has been calculated according to the Replacement Cost (RC) valuation method.

Recent changes

With effect from January 1, 2018, Galp started considering as operating costs all expenditures incurred with G&G and G&A costs in the exploration activities. Other expenses in the exploration stage, including exploratory wells, continue to be capitalised and written-off when dry.

In addition to those costs, the G&A expenses that transferred from the exploration phase to the stage of development were adjusted under equity. This new policy was applied retrospectively and the comparable figures of 2017 were restated.

Effective from 1 January 2018, impairments on account receivables are accounted for at the Ebitda level, providing a better proxy for the cash generation of each business. Figures of 2017 were restated for comparison purposes.

Starting in 2018, Galp adopted IFRS 9, changing the calculation method for impairments on receivables based on expected losses, and taking into account the credit risk assessment from the beginning. This impact was not applied to 2017 figures.

The Company also implemented IFRS 15, which did not impact materially the Group's results. However, it should be noted that under and overlifting positions in the E&P business started to be accounted as other operating costs/income. This change was not applied to 2017 figures.

Consolidated statement of financial position18
Consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income19
Consolidated statement of changes in Equity
20
Consolidated statement of cash flow
21
1.
Significant accounting policies
22
2.
Significant changes to the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017
23
3.
Segment reporting
26
4.
Tangible assets
29
5.
Intangible assets and Goodwill
29
6.
Financial investments in associates and joint ventures30
7.
Income tax and Energy sector extraordinary contribution
32
8.
Trade receivables and other receivables
33
9.
Inventories
34
10.
Loans to Sinopec35
11.
Cash and cash equivalents and reconciliation of the consolidated statement of cash flows
36
12.
Non-controlling interests
37
13. Financial debt
37
14.
Other payables39
15.
Post employment benefits
40
16.
Other financial assets
40
17.
Provisions
42
18.
Operating costs43
19.
Financial results
44
20.
Approval of the financial statements
44
21.
Explanation added for translation44

Consolidated statement of financial position

Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A.

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017

(Amounts stated in million Euros - €m) €m

Assets Notes September
2018
December 2017
(restated)
Non-current assets:
Tangible assets 4 5,115 5,193
Intangible assets and Goodwill 5 610 491
Investments in associates and joint ventures 6 1,309 1,483
Deferred tax assets 7.1 353 350
Other receivables 8.2 249 254
Other financial assets 15.2 80 35
Total non-current assets 7,716 7,806
Current assets:
Inventories 9 1,325 970
Other financial assets 15.2 271 66
Trade receivables 8.1 1,178 1,018
Other receivables 8.2 675 535
Loans to Sinopec 10 172 459
Cash and cash equivalents 11 1,350 1,197
Total current assets 4,971 4,245
Total assets 12,687 12,051
Equity and liabilities Notes September
2018
December 2017
(restated)
Equity:
Share Capital and Share Premium 911 911
Reserves 2,396 2,541
Retained Earnings 1,105 892
Total equity attributable to shareholders: 4,412 4,344
Non-controlling interests 12 1,394 1,435
Total equity: 5,806 5,779
Liabilities:
Non-current Liabilities:
Financial debt 13 2,686 2,532
Other payables 14 130 286
Post-employment and other employee benefits liabilities 15 333 326
Deferred tax liabilities 7.1 159 76
Other financial instruments 30 3
Provisions 17 652 619
Total non-current liabilities 3,990 3,842
Current Liabilities:
Financial debt 13 564 551
Trade payables 926 889
Other payables 14 1,122 854
Other financial instruments 105 21
Current income tax payables 174 115
Total current liabilities 2,891 2,430
Total Liabilities 6,881 6,272
Total equity and liabilities: 12,687 12,051
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated statement of financial position and must be read in conjunction.

Consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A.

Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2018 and 30 September 2017

(Amounts stated in million Euros - €m) U: €m

Notes September
2018
September 2017
(restated)
Operating income:
Sales 12,484 11,058
Services Rendered 493 456
Other operating income 157 83
Total Operating income: 13,134 11,597
Operating costs:
Cost of Sales 18 9,557 8,775
External supplies and services 18 1,336 1,184
Employee costs 18 243 233
Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses on fixed assets 4, 5 and
18
519 569
Impairment losses on receivables 8.3 11 15
Other operating costs 64 52
Total Operating costs: 11,730 10,828
Operating profit: 1,404 769
Net financial losses 19 (16) (8)
Exchange (losses) gains (33) (9)
Income from financial investments 6 106 124
Income from financial instruments 16 43 (25)
Profit before taxes: 1,504 851
Income tax 7.1 (636) (376)
Energy sector extraordinary contribution 7.2 (51) (54)
Consolidated net profit for the period 817 421
Income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 120 53
Galp Energia SGPS, S.A. Shareholders 697 368
Basic and Diluted Earnings per share (in Euros) 0.84 0.44
Consolidated net profit for the period 817 421
Items which will not be recycled in the future through net income of
the period:
Actuarial gains and losses – pension fund 15 4 (9)
Items which may be recycled in the future through net income of the
period:
Currency translation adjustments (273) (601)
Hedging reserves 16.2 (11) 4
Income taxes related to Currency translation adjustments and hedging
reserves 62
Total Comprehensive income for the period, attributable to: 599 (185)
Non-controlling interests 51 (103)
Galp Energia SGPS, S.A. Shareholders 548 (82)
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income and must be read in conjunction.

Consolidated statement of changes in Equity

Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A

Consolidated Statement of changes in equity for the nine-month periods ending on 30 September 2018 and 30 September 2017

(Amounts stated in million Euros - €m)

Share Capital and
Share Premium
Reserves
Retained earnings
Changes in the period Notes Share
Capital
Share
Premium
Currency
Translation
Reserves
Hedging
Reserves
Other
Reserves
Net
Actuarial
Losses
Retained
earnings
Sub
Total
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Balance as of 31 December 2016 829 82 404 3 2,688 (118) 1,092 4,980 1,563 6,543
Change in accounting policy (adoption of SEM) (294) (294) (26) (320)
Balance as of 1 January 2017 829 82 404 3 2,688 (118)
798 4,686
1,537 6,223
Consolidated net income for the period 397 397 57 454
Other gains and losses recognised in Equity (464) 2 9 (453) (156) (609)
Comprehensive income for the period (464) 2 9 397 (56) (99) (155)
Dividends paid / Interim dividends (413) (413) (4) (417)
Increase/decrease in share capital of Joint ventures 1 (1)
Balance as of 30 September 2017 829 82 (60) 6 2,688 (109) 781 4,217 1,434 5,651
Change in accounting policy (adoption of SEM) 29 (55)
(26)
(4) (30)
Balance as of 30 September 2017 – restated 829 82 (31) 6 2,688 (109) 726 4,191 1,430 5,621
Balance as of 31 December 2017 829 82 (186) 4 2,688 (90) 1,292 4,619 1,461 6,080
Change in accounting policy (adoption of SEM) 1.5 35 (310)
(275)
(26) (301)
Balance as of 31 December 2017 - restated 829 82 (151) 4 2,688 (90) 982 4,344 1,435 5,779
Change in accounting policy (adoption of IFRS 9 and 15) 1.5 (3)
(3)
(3)
Balance as of 1 January 2018 829 82 (151) 4 2,688 (90) 979 4,341 1,435 5,776
Consolidated net income for the period 697 697 120 817
Other gains and losses recognised in Equity (154) 9 (4) (149) (69) (218)
Comprehensive income for the period (154) 9 (4) 697 548 51 599
Dividends paid / Interim dividends (477) (477) (28) (505)
Increase/decrease in share capital of Joint ventures (64) (64)
Balance as of 30 September 2018 829 82 (305) 13 2,688 (94) 1,199 4,412 1,394 5,806

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated statement of changes in equity and must be read in conjunction.

Consolidated statement of cash flow

Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2018 and 30 September 2017

(Amounts stated in million Euros - €m)

Notes September
2018
September 2017
(Restated)
Operating activities:
Cash received from customers 14,671 12,993
Cash payments to suppliers (9,452) (8,267)
Payments relating to Tax on oil products ("ISP") (1,940) (2,009)
Payments relating to VAT (1,226) (1,102)
Payments relating to royalties, levies, "PIS" and "COFINS" and Others (124) (85)
Operating gross margin 1,929 1,530
Salaries, contributions to the pension fund and other benefits payments (137) (129)
Withholding income taxes payments (58) (60)
Social Security contributions (50) (51)
Payments relating to employees (245) (240)
Other receipts/(payments) related to the operating activities (149) (31)
Payments of income taxes (income tax "IRC", oil income tax "IRP", special
participation)
(418) (304)
Cash flows from operating activities (1) 1,117 955
Investing activities:
Cash payments for the acquisition of tangible and intangible assets 11 (842) (444)
Cash receipts relating to financial investments 11 307 1
Cash payments relating to financial investments (69) (159)
Net investment (604) (602)
Cash receipts from loans granted 61 64
Cash payments relating to loans granted (38) (6)
Cash receipts from interests and similar income 20 12
Cash receipts relating to dividends 6.2 74 99
Cash flows from investing activities (2) (487) (433)
Financing activities:
Cash receipts from loans obtained 1,500 1,095
Cash payments relating to loans obtained (1,242) (1,175)
Cash payments from interests and similar costs (84) (93)
Increase/decrease of capital and other equity instruments 19
Dividends paid 11 (510) (423)
Other financing activities 1
Cash flows from financing activities (3) (317) (595)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (4) = (1) + (2) + (3) 313 (73)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents (66) (104)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,096 923
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 11 1,343 746

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated statement of cash flow and must be read in conjunction.

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 were prepared under IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting. These financial statements do not include all the notes that are normally prepared in the annual financial statements. In addition, only the material changes required by IFRS 7 and IFRS 13 were disclosed. In this context, these financial statements must be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Galp Group for the year ended 31 December 2017.

Based on the results of the Galp Group and its business units, as well as on the macroeconomic conditions of the countries and segments in which each business unit operates, there were no indications, as of 30 September 2018, that would lead us to reassess the conclusions reached in the preparation of the annual financial statements as of 31 December 2017, regarding the recoverability of tangible, intangible assets, goodwill and financial investments in associates and joint ventures.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in millions of euros, except where expressly indicated otherwise. Due to rounding, the totals and sub-totals of the presented tables may not be equal to the sum of the numbers that are presented.

1.1. Standards, amendments to standards and interpretations endorsed by the European Union,

to be applied in subsequent years, applicable to Galp

IFRS 16 – Leases

This standard specifies how leases should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed. The standard provides a single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has an immaterial value. The application of this accounting standard will mainly focus on operations included in the Exploration & Production and Refining & Marketing segments, changing the way the Group accounts for the vessel charter contracts activities related to the Exploration & Production activity, as well as of leases of land use and constructions rights, used in the Refining & Marketing of oil products activities.

Its application will result in changes in the accounting of lease contracts, which will result in impacts to the Group's financial statements, namely to the income statement and statement of financial position, as well as to ratios, net debt, capital employed, among others.

Galp is still determining and quantifying the impacts of IFRS 16 on its financial statements. This standard will be applied to the Galp Group from the year beginning on 1 January 2019.

2. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

2.1. Change of accounting policy for E&P with the adoption of the "Success Efforts Method" (SEM) effective 1 January 2018

As mentioned in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, Galp Energia SGPS, S.A. (Galp, Galp Group) changed its accounting policy on 1 January 2018 regarding the recognition of exploration expenses in the Exploration & Production activity.

According to the accounting policy followed by Galp since 1999, exploration expenses were capitalized as tangible assets, as permitted by IFRS 6, and were subsequently depreciated during the production period if commercially viable reserves were discovered.

Galp considers that the new accounting policy adopted on 1 January 2018 is more reliable, involves a more prudent approach and provides better comparability with other companies, as it is adopted by almost all major IOCs (International Oil Company).

Galp now recognizes as operating cost all expenditures incurred in the exploration phase (i.e. exploration and evaluation costs) related to geological and geophysical studies (G&G) and general and administrative expenses (G&A). The remaining exploration expenses, namely exploratory wells, are capitalized in assets in progress and are subject to periodic impairment tests. Dry wells are recognized as cost for the year. At the start of production, capitalized costs are depreciated based on the current depreciation policy.

In addition to the costs related to the exploration phase mentioned above, the expenses related to general and administrative expenses (G&A) that were transferred, in accordance with the previous accounting policy, from the exploration phase to the development phase, were adjusted in equity with the application of this accounting policy.

As a voluntary change in accounting policy, the application of the change in accounting policy was retrospectively applied and the comparative information was restated. The impacts resulting from this change in accounting policy are described in Note 2.5.

2.2. Change in accounting policy with the application of IFRS 9 - "Financial Instruments"

Galp has adopted as of 1 January 2018 the new IFRS 9 standard, which replaces the previous IAS 39. With the application of the standard, it also adopted the financial instruments hedging rules expressed in IFRS 9.

The application of IFRS 9 did not change the measurement of the financial instruments balances held by Galp, as well as the fair value hedge and cash flow hedge classification.

A new methodology for the calculation and reporting of Trade and other receivables impairment losses was introduced, changing the method for estimating losses from operations to the expected loss model where the credit risk assessment is considered from the initial recognition. The impacts resulting from this change in methodology on 1 January 2018 are described in Note 2.5.

In accordance with the possibility expressed in IFRS 9, Galp applied retrospectively this standard, being the cumulative effect of the initial application recognized as an adjustment to the opening financial position in retained earnings on 1 January 2018.

2.3. Change in accounting policy with the application of IFRS 15 – "Revenue from contracts with customers"

Galp applied on 1 January 2018 the new IFRS 15, which replaces IAS 18. The application of IFRS 15 did not have materially relevant impacts on Galp Group companies. However, the amounts related to Under and Overlifting in the Exploration & Production activity that were previously recognized as an integral part of Cost of sales, are now included under Other Operating Income and Other Operating Costs, respectively.

In accordance with the possibility expressed in IFRS 15, Galp applied retrospectively this standard, being the cumulative effect of the initial application recognized as an adjustment to the opening financial position in retained earnings on 1 January 2018.

2.4. Changes in consolidation perimeter

During the period under review, the share capital of the company Goldenalco was fully subscribed, by an amount of €2 m. This company has as its main activity the production of renewable electric energy.

2.5. Restated information on comparative figures as of 31 December 2017 and 30 September 2017

Restated information on comparative figures for the year ended as of 31 December 2017 and the nine-month period ended 30 September 2017 are as follows:

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Unit: €m
December
2017
Adjustments
SEM
(Note 2.1)
December
2017
(restated)
Adjustments
IFRS 9
(Note 2.2)
01 January
2018
Non-Current assets:
Tangible assets 5,554 (361) 5,193 5,193
Intangible assets and Goodwill 494 (3) 491 491
Deferred tax assets 293 57 350 1 351
Other receivables 254 254 (1) 253
Other non-current assets 1,518 1,518 1,518
Total Non-Current assets 8,113 (307) 7,806 7,806
Current assets:
Trade and other receivables 1,553 1,553 (3) 1,550
Other current assets 2,692 2,692 2,692
Total Current assets 4,245 4,245 (3) 4,242
Total assets: 12,358 (307) 12,051 (3) 12,048
December
2017
Adjustments
SEM
(Note 2.1)
December
2017
(restated)
Adjustments
IFRS 9
(Note 2.2)
01 January
2018
Equity:
Share Capital and Share Premium 911 911 911
Reserves 2,506 35 2,541 2,541
Retained earnings 1,202 (310) 892 (3) 889
Total equity attributable to shareholders: 4,619 (275) 4,344 (3) 4,341
Non-controlling interests 1,461 (26) 1,435 1,435
Total equity: 6,080 (301) 5,779 (3) 5,776
Liabilities:
Non-Current liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities 82 (6) 76 76
Other non-current liabilities 3,766 3,766 3,766
Total Non-Current liabilities 3,848 (6) 3,842 3,842
Current liabilities:
Total Current liabilities: 2,430 2,430 2,430
Total Liabilities: 6,278 (6) 6,272 6,272
Total equity and liabilities: 12,358 (307) 12,051 (3) 12,048

Consolidated Income Statement Unit: €m

Captions September
2017
Adjustments
SEM
(Note 2.1)
Other
adjustments
Septemeber
2017
(restated)
Total operating income: 11,599 (1) (1) 11,597
Operating costs:
External supplies and services 1,129 54 1 1,184
Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses on fixed
assets
593 (24) 569
Remaining operating costs 9,077 (2) 9,075
Total operating costs: 10,799 28 1 10,828
Operating profit: 800 (29) (2) 769
Net financial losses (4) (6) 2 (8)
Other financial results 90 90
Profit before taxes 886 (35) 851
Income tax (378) 2 (376)
Energy sector extraordinary contribution (54) (54)
Consolidated net profit for the period 454 (33) 421
Income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 57 (4) 53
Galp Energia SGPS, S.A. Shareholders 397 (29) 368
Basic and Diluted Earnings per share (in Euros) 0.48 (0.04) 0.44

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow Unit: €m

September
2017
Restated September 2017
(Restated)
Operating activities:
Cash payments to suppliers (8,218) (49) (8,267)
Other operating activities 9,801 9,801
Operating gross margin 1,583 (49) 1,534
Payments relating to employees (240) (240)
Other receipts/(payments) related to the operating activities (37) (37)
Cash flows from operations 1,306 (49) 1,257
Payments of income taxes (income tax "IRC", oil income tax "IRP", special participation) (303) (303)
Cash flows from operating activities 1,003 (49) 954
Investing activities:
Payments for the acquisition of tangible and intangible assets (494) (49) (445)
Cash receipts relating to financial investments 1 1
Cash (payments) relating to financial investments (159) (159)
Net investment (651) (49) (602)
Cash receipts from loans granted 64 64
Cash (payments) relating to loans granted (6) (6)
Cash receipts from interests and similar income 12 12
Cash receipts relating to dividends 99 99
Cash flows from investing activities (482) (49) (433)
Cash flows from financing activities (594) (594)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (73) (73)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents (104) (104)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 923 923
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 746 746

3. SEGMENT REPORTING

Galp is positioned as an integrated oil company, deriving its revenues and income from a variety of products sold and services provided. In this context, the Group is organized into three different business segments: (i) Exploration & Production; (ii) Refining & Marketing; (iii) Gas & Power; and (iv) Others.

Regarding "Others", the Group considered the holding company Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A., and companies with different activities including Tagus Re, S.A. and Galp Energia, S.A., a reinsurance company and a provider of shared services at the corporate level, respectively. The remaining accounting policies, as well as relevant information on the presentation of segment reporting can be found in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017.

The comparative information for the year 2017 presented is not restated by the application of IFRS 15 for the period ended 30 September 2018. In the Exploration & Production segment, the effects of IFRS 15 are limited to the presentation of amounts with Over and Underlifting, which are reflected as Operating Costs and Operating Income instead of Cost of sales (changes in production) as previously reported.

For a closer approximation to the management criteria, it is presented below the segment reporting in a replacement cost perspective (RC), in which the cost of the sale determined in accordance with IFRS (weighted average cost) is replaced by the market replacement cost.

Galp considers that this approach on presenting its operational results becomes more relevant to the stakeholders of the financial statements, as it better reflects the performance of the businesses, being also the indicator used by the Group's management.

It is also presented a reconciliation between the net result IFRS and the net result calculated according to the replacement cost, for a better understanding.

The financial information for the previously identified segments, for the nine-month period ended on 30 September 2018 and 2017 is presented as follows:

Unit: €m
Consolidated Exploration &
Production
Refining &
Marketing
Gas & Power Others Eliminations
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Income
Sales and Services Rendered 12,977 11,514 1,139 960 9,762 8,742 2,209 1,935 103 97 (236) (220)
Inter-segmental 3 1 156 145 77 74 (236) (220)
External 12,977 11,514 1,139 960 9,759 8,741 2,053 1,790 26 23
Cost of Sales (6,344) (5,839) 190 38 (5,542) (4,968) (1,045) (963) 53 54
EBITDA Replacement Cost 1,754 1,307 1,100 554 521 627 112 105 22 21 (1)
Amortizations and Adjustments (519) (569) (251) (288) (250) (264) (15) (14) (3) (3)
Depreciation and Amortization (513) (565) (252) (288) (243) (260) (15) (14) (3) (3)
Impairments (6) (4) 1 (7) (4)
Provisions(net)
EBIT Replacement Cost 1,235 738 849 267 271 362 96 92 19 18 (1)
Financial income 100 82
Income tax RC (604) (374)
Energy Sector Extraordinary Contribution (51) (54)
Consolidated Net income Replacement Cost 680 392
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests (120) (53)
Net income attributable to Galp Energia SGPS, S.A.
shareholders
560 339
As of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017
OTHER INFORMATIONS
Segment
Assets (1)
Financial Investments (2) 1,309 1,483 906 1,079 97 100 306 304
Other Assets 11,378 10,568 6,936 6,325 3,541 3,525 1,164 1,119 2,494 2,383 (2,757) (2,784)
Total Consolidated Assets 12,687 12,051 7,842 7,404 3,638 3,625 1,470 1,423 2,494 2,383 (2,757) (2,784)
(1) Net amount.
(2) At the Equity Method.

Inter-segmental Sales and Services Rendered:

Unit: €m
Segment Refining &
Marketing
Gas & Power Others TOTAL
3 156 77 236
Gas & Power 13 13
Refining & Marketing 156 52 208
Exploration & Production 3 12 15

The detailed information on intersegmental sales and services rendered, tangible and intangible assets and financial investments by each geographic region where Galp operates is as follows:

Sales and services
rendered
Tangible and Intangible
assets
Financial Investments
2018 2017 (a) 2018 2017 (a) 2018 2017 (a)
12,977 11,514 5,725 5,684 1,309 1,483
Africa 417 376 1,154 1,049 51 44
Latin America 1,035 862 2,427 2,317 924 1,115
Europe 11,525 10,276 2,144 2,318 334 324

The reconciliation between the Segment Report captions and the Income Statement captions for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

Unit: €m
Segment Reporting captions Income Statement captions
September
2018
September
2017
September
2018
September
2017
Income
Sales and services rendered 12,977 11,514 Sales 12,484 11,058
Services rendered 493 456
Cost of sales (9,556) (8,775) Cost of Sales (9,557) (8,775)
Replacement Cost Adjustments (169) (31)
Cost of sales at RC (9,725) (8,806) Other operating income 157 83
External supplies and services (1,336) (1,184)
Employee costs (243) (233)
Impairment losses on receivables (11) (15)
Other operating costs (64) (52)
EBITDA REPLACEMENT COST 1,754 1,307
Replacement Cost Adjustments 169 31
EBITDA IAS/IFRS (1) 1,923 1,338 Operating income before
amortization/depreciation and provisions
1,923 1,338
Non payable expenses
Amortization and Adjustments (519) (569) Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses on fixed
assets
(519) (569)
EBIT REPLACEMENT COST 1,235 738
EBIT IAS/IFRS 1,404 769 Operating income 1,404 769
Other Financial Income 100 82 Income from financial investments and Goodwill
impairment losses
106 124
Financial income (16) (8)
Exchange (losses) gains (33) (9)
Income from financial instruments 43 (25)
Income tax (636) (376) Income tax (636) (376)
Income tax (RC Adjustment) 32 2
Energy Sector Extraordinary Contribution (51) (54) Energy Sector Extraordinary Contribution (51) (54)
Net income for the period (Replacement Cost) 680 392
Net income for the period IFRS 817 421 Net income for the period IFRS 817 421

4. TANGIBLE ASSETS

During the period under review and following its strategy, the Group made investments, namely in the E&P area, substantially related to projects in Brazil (€479 m), Angola (€88 m) and Mozambique (€36 m). Also during this period, Block 32 started its production, which justifies part of the transfers that took place (€274 m). In addition, in this period a partial stoppage occurred at the Sines refinery, as well as other investments in the refineries in the amount of €55 m. The additions for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 also include the capitalization of financial charges in the amount of €30 m (Note 18).

Unit: €m
Land and
natural
resources
Buildings and
other
constructions
Machinery and
equipment
Tangible assets
in progress
Others Total
As of 30 September 2018
Acquisition cost 284 938 8,501 2,318 470 12,511
Accumulated impairments (14) (15) (242) (95) (3) (369)
Accumulated depreciation (2) (734) (5,859) (432) (7,027)
Net amount 268 189 2,400 2,223 35 5,115
Nine-month period ended 30 September 2018
Balance as of 31 December 2017 269 202 2,585 2,100 37 5,193
Additions 23 659 1 683
Depreciation and impairment (16) (470) 1 (10) (495)
Write-offs and Disposals (1) (1)
Transfers 3 406 (415) 6
Currency exchange differences (144) (122) 1 (265)
Balance as of 30 September 2018 268 189 2400 2,223 35 5,115

5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

During the period under review, additions are mainly related to E&P activity, namely the acquisition of licenses in BMS-8 (additional 3% - €47 m), CM-791 (€24 m) and Uirapuru (€80 m).

Unit: €m
Industrial property
and other rights
Intangible
assets in
progress
Goodwill Others Total
As of 30 September 2018
Acquisition cost 899 42 84 20 1,045
Accumulated impairments (8) (24) (9) (41)
Accumulated amortization (384) (10) (394)
Net amount 507 18 84 1 610
Nine-month period ended 30 September 2018
Balance as of 31 December 2017 227 178 84 2 491
Additions 6 163 169
Amortization and impairment (24) (24)
Write-offs and Disposals (1) (1)
Transfers 299 (299)
Currency exchange differences (24) (1) (25)
Balance as of 30 September 2018 507 18 84 1 610

6. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

Financial investments in associates and joint ventures are as follows:

Unit: €m
Notes September 2018 December 2017
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES 1,309 1,483
Investments in associates 6.1 107 105
Investments in joint ventures 6.2 1,202 1,378

6.1. Investments in associates

Companies* Initial
balance
Equity
Method
Result
Currency
Exchange
differences
Dividends
(b)
Ending
balance
Associates 105 51 (6) (43) 107
EMPL - Europe Magreb Pipeline, Ltd 54 39 3 (31) 65
Sonangalp - Sociedade Distribuição e Comercialização de Combustíveis,
Lda.
18 4 (9) 13
Gasoduto Al-Andaluz, S.A. 13 5 (6) 12
Gasoduto Extremadura, S.A. 9 5 (6) 8
IPG Galp Beira Terminal Lda 3 (1) 2
Galp IPG Matola Terminal Lda 3 (1) 2
Geo Alternativa, S.L. 2 2
Metragaz, S.A. 1 1
C.L.C. Guiné Bissau – Companhia Logística de Combustíveis da Guiné
Bissau, Lda.
1 1
Sodigás-Sociedade Industrial de Gases, S.A.R.L 1 1

*only associates with an investment of more than €1 m were considered in the table above.

Unit: €m

6.2. Investments in joint ventures

Unit: €m
Companies* Initial
balance
Share capital
increase (c)
Equity
method
result
Currency
Exchange
differences
Dividends
(b)
Others
(a)
Ending
balance
Joint ventures 1,378 (234) 55 31 (28) 1,202
Tupi B.V. 1,062 (275) 39 38 (218) 646
Iara B.V. 9 1 218 228
Galp Gás Natural Distribuição, S.A. 217 16 (19) 214
Belem Bioenergia Brasil, S.A. 53 12 (6) (9) 50
Coral FLNG, S.A. 19 14 (1) 1 33
C.L.C. - Companhia Logística de
Combustíveis, S.A.
9 5 (5) 9
Galp Disa Aviacion, S.A. 7 2 9
Galpek, Lda 3 6 9
Ventinveste, S.A. 8 (4) 4

*only joint ventures with an investment of more than €1 m were considered in the table above.

(a) During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018, the joint venture Iara BV was created by spin-off of TUPI BV, with a capital of €218 m. Its control is shared between BG Gas Netherlands Holdings BV, Petrobrás Netherlands BV, Total Brasil Services BV and Galp Sinopec Brazil Services, BV, which hold respectively 25%, 42.5%, 22.5% and 10% of its share capital. Iara BV will be focused on BM-S-11A projects, whilst Tupi BV on BM-S-11 (Lula and Iracema).

(b) The total amount of €71 m related to dividends from financial investments in joint ventures and associated companies corresponds to the amounts approved in the General Meeting of the respective companies. The amount was fully received in the period ended 30 September 2018. The difference of €3 m over Cash Flow Statement relates to dividends received from Other financial assets.

(c) In July and August 2018, Tupi B.V. repaid share premium contributions to its shareholders related to the sale of equipment and platforms related to E&P operations in Brazil. The amount of the repayment was €304 m, which impact can also be seen in investment activities as explained in Note 11.1 of these consolidated financial statements. Excluding the share premium repayment mentioned above, the increase in participation in Tupi B.V. in the nine month period ended 30 September 2018 was €29 m.

7. INCOME TAX AND ENERGY SECTOR EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTION

7.1. Income tax

The Group's operations take place in several regions and are carried out by various legal entities, being applied the locally established income tax rates.

The Group companies headquartered in Portugal in which the Group has an interest equal or greater than 75%, if such participation ensures more than 50% of voting rights, are taxed in accordance with the special regime for the taxation of groups of companies, with taxable income being determined in Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. The average income tax rate applied to the Companies headquartered in Portugal is of 29.5%.

Spanish tax resident companies, in which the percentage held by the Group exceeds 75% have been taxed on a consolidated basis in Spain from 2005 onwards. Currently, the fiscal consolidation is performed by Galp Energia España S.A..The income tax rate applied to the Companies headquartered in Spain is of 25%.

The Company and its subsidiaries income tax estimate is recorded based on its taxable income.

Income tax and Energy sector extraordinary contribution recognized in the consolidated income statement for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

Unit: €m
September
2018
September
2017
Current
tax
Deferred
tax
Total Current
tax
Deferred
tax
Total
Income tax 486 150 636 312 64 376
Current income tax 130 177 307 106 97 203
Insufficiency of income tax for the preceding year 1 1 1 2 3
"IRP" - Oil income Tax 7 3 10 9 7 16
"PE" - Special Participation Tax 348 (30) 318 196 (42) 154

As of 30 September 2018, the movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities is as follows:

Unit: €m
Initial
balance
Restated Initial
balance
Impact on
the income
statement
Impact
on equity
Currency
translation
adjustment
Changes in
the
consolidation
Ending
balance
293 57 350 24 (21) 353
14 14 (1) (1) 12
94 94 2 96
49 59 108 (43) (3) 62
8 8 (1) 7
73 73 6 1 (5) 75
45 (4) 41
55 (2) 53 17 (3) (7) 60
(82) 6 (76) (174) 84 8 (1) (159)
(29) 5 (24) (106) 7 (123)
(7) (7) 1 (1) (7)
(12) (12) (1) (13)
(28) (28) (63) 84 1 (6)
(6) 1 (5) (5) (10)
perimeter

The change in the consolidation perimeter refers to deferred taxes on the acquisition of Goldenalco.

7.2. Energy sector extraordinay contribution

As of 30 September 2018, the energy sector extraordinary contribution balances are detailed as follows:

Unit: €m
Statement of financial position Income Statement
Provisions (Note 17) "CESE II" Deferred Charges
(Note 8.2)
Energy Sector
Extraordinary
"CESE I" "CESE II" Current Non-current Contribution
2018
Initial balance (70) (202) 26 86
"CESE I" Increase (15) 15
"CESE II" Periodification (1) (19) 20
"CESE II" Increase (7) 7
"Fondo Nacional de Eficiência Energética (FNEE)" 9
(FNEE)
September 2018
(85) (209) 25 67 51

8. TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

8.1. Trade receivables

The caption Trade receivables as of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017 includes the following detail:

Unit: €m
Notes September 2018 December 2017
Trade receivables 1,178 1,018
Trade receivables 1,369 1,193
Trade receivables impairment 8.3 (191) (175)

8.2. Other receivables

Other receivables presents the following detail as of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017:

Unit: €m
September 2018 December 2017
Notes Current Non-current Current Non-current
Other receivables 675 249 535 254
State and Other Public Entities 16 15 27 17
Other debtors: 279 215
Non-operated blocks (i) 155 127
Underlifting (ii) 105 70
Other receivables 19 18
Related Parties: 55 43 40 30
Share capital subscribers (iii) 41 29
Loans to associates, joint ventures and other related parties 43 30
Other receivables - associates, joint ventures and other related parties 14 11
Other receivables 54 32 47 36
Accrued income: 202 67 145 63
Sales and services rendered not yet invoiced 110 99
Adjustment to tariff deviation - "pass through" 20 18
Adjustment to tariff deviation - Energy tariff 66 3 62
Other accrued income 72 1 25 1
Deferred charges: 75 92 68 108
Energy sector extraordinary contribution 7.2 25 67 26 86
Prepaid rent relating to service stations concession contracts (iv) 3 23 4 23
Other deferred charges 47 1 38 (1)
Other receivables impairment 8.3 (6) (7)

(i) The amount of €155 m recorded under "Other debtors - Non-operated blocks" includes €97m related to the carried interest from the State holdings regarding the value to be recovered from these partners during the exploration period.

(ii) The amount of €105 m recorded under "Other debtors – Underlifting" corresponds to the amounts receivable by the Group from the lifting of crude oil barrels below the production quota and is valued at the lower of the market price at the date of sale and the market price on 30 September 2018.

(iii) The amount of €41 m refers to the right to receive held by Petrogal Brasil SA to Winland International Petroleum (Sinopec) for the subscribed capital and not yet paid in this subsidiary during the period.

(iv) The expenses recorded in deferred costs amounting to €26m are related to prepaid rents of service area leases, which are recognized as costs during the respective concession period, which varies between 17 and 32 years.

8.3. Impairment of Trade Receivables and Other Receivables

The movement noted in the caption "Impairment of trade receivables and other receivables" for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 was as follows:

Unit: €m
Notes Initial
balance
Net change Change in acc.
policy IFRS 9
Ending
balance
September 2018 182 11 4 197
Trade receivables 8.1 175 12 4 191
Other receivables 8.2 7 (1) 6

9. INVENTORIES

Inventories caption as of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017 ise detailed as follows:

Unit: €m
September 2018 December 2017
1,325 970
Raw materials, subsidiary and consumable products 529 369
Crude oil 140 156
Other raw materials 62 65
Raw materials in transit 343 160
Impairment on Raw materials, subsidiary and consumable products (16) (12)
Finished and semi-finished products: 580 423
Finished products 318 193
Semi-finished products 262 230
Goods: 216 178
Goods 216 178
Goods in transit 1 1
Impairment on goods (1) (1)

The movement in Inventories impairment caption for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 was as follows:

Unit: €m
Raw materials, subsidiary
and consumable products
Goods Total inventories
impairment
Balance as of 31 December 2017 12 1 13
Net additions 4 4
Balance as of 30 September 2018 16 1 17

The net movement in the amount of €4 m was recorded in the income statement, in the caption cost of sales. This increase is mainly due to the evolution of market prices.

10. LOANS TO SINOPEC

As of 30 September 2018, the Galp Group has an outstanding receivable balance of €172 m referring to the loan agreed on 28 March 2012 with Tip Top Energy, SARL (Sinopec Group). This loan is remunerated at the 3-month LIBOR interest rate plus a spread. In the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018, the amount of €8m related to this loan granted is recognized in interests (Note 19).

The change in the balance in the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 is mainly due to:

Unit: €m
Balance as of 31 December 2017 459
Repayment of loans to:
Share capital increase in Petrogal Brasil (a) (52)
Reduction of share premium in the subsidiary Galp Sinopec Brasil Services (b) (260)
Interests capitalization 8
Exchange differences 17
Balance as of 30 September 2018 172
  • (a) Decrease of the loan to Sinopec whose amounts were invested as a share capital increase in the subsidiary Petrogal Brasil to meet the cash requirements of E&P operations in Brazil;
  • (b) In order to optimize the capital structure of the Galp Group and the investment project in Brazil, a repayment was executed in September 2018 of Sinopec loan in kind, through a reduction of the share premium of the subsidiary Galp Sinopec Brasil Services, to its shareholders.

11. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RECONCILIATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the periods ended 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017 the caption "Cash and cash equivalents" is detailed as follows:

Unit: €m
Notes September 2018 December 2017
Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows 1,343 1,096
Cash and cash equivalents 1,350 1,197
Bank overdrafts 13 (7) (101)

11.1. Detail of consolidated cash flows

(a) Investment Activities

During July and August, purchase and sale transactions of equipment and platforms were carried out between the subsidiary Petrogal Brasil and the joint venture Tupi B.V. according to the Petrogal Brasil stake in BM-S-11 block, with a neutral impact on the cash flows of investment activities. The value of these transactions in the period ended 30 September amounted to €304 m, which increases the amount of "Payments for acquisitions of tangible and intangible assets" in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and consequently an increase in the same amount in the caption "Receipt of financial investments".

(b) Dividends paid

In the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018, €510 m of dividends were paid by the Galp Group (consolidated), being its detail as following:

  • €477 m paid to shareholders of Galp Energia SGPS, S.A .;

  • €30 m paid to the minority shareholder of Galp Sinopec Brasil Services. Of these paid dividends, €23 m were subsequently invested in the capitalization of the subsidiary Petrogal Brasil (See Note 12); and

  • €3 m paid to other minority shareholders of Galp Group subsidiaries.

12. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

  • (a) Of the €28m corresponding to dividends attributed, €23 m related to dividends attributed to the subsidiary Galp Sinopec Brazil Services (GSBV) were recapitalized in the subsidiary Petrogal Brasil. See note 11.1 (b).
  • (b) The share capital decrease in joint ventures refers substantially to: (i) capitalization by GSBV in Petrogal Brasil of the declared dividends in the amount of €23 m (note (a) above); (ii) conversion of quasi-equity into equity in the subsidiary Petrogal Brasil of €163 m (see note 14); (iii) reduction of share premium by GSBV to its shareholders in the amount of (€260 m) (see note 10); and (iv) (€10 m) relating to exchange rate differences and other adjustments.

13. FINANCIAL DEBT

Financial debt as of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017 presents the following details:

September 2018 December 2017
Notes Current Non-current Current Non-current
Financial debt 564 2,686 551 2,532
Bank loans: 66 1,042 159 937
Origination Fees (1) (1) (1) (1)
Loans and commercial paper 60 1,043 59 938
Bank overdrafts 11 7 101
Bonds and Notes: 498 1,644 392 1,595
Origination Fees (2) (6) (3) (5)
Bonds 650 395 100
Notes 500 1,000 1,500

Changes in financial debt during the period from 31 December 2017 to 30 September 2018 were as follows:

Unit:
Initial
balance
Increase Principal
repayment
Changes in
Overdrafts
Currency
translation
adjustment
€m
Ending balance
Financial debt 3,083 1,500 (1,242) (94) 3 3,250
Bank Loans: 1,096 850 (747) (94) 3 1,108
Origination Fees (2) (2)
Loans and commercial paper 997 850 (747) 3 1,103
Bank overdrafts 101 (94) 7
Bonds and Notes: 1,987 650 (495) 2,142
Origination Fees (8) (8)
Bonds 495 650 (495) 650
Notes 1,500 1,500

The average cost of financial debt for the period under review, including charges for overdrafts, amounted to 2.63%.

The bond emissions in the first nine months of 2018 were as follow:

Unit: €m
Issuance Due amount Interest Rate Maturity Reimbursement
Bonds and Notes 650
GALP ENERGIA/2018 Euro 100 M 100 Euribor 6M + spread February´23 February ´23
GALP ENERGIA/2018 Euro 150 M 150 Euribor 6M + spread March´23 March ´23
GALP ENERGIA/2018 100 Euribor 6M + spread May´24 50% @ May´22
50% @ May´24
GALP ENERGIA/2018-2024 100 Euribor 6M + spread May´24 May´24
GALP ENERGIA/2018-2024 Euro 200 M 200 Euribor 6M + spread September' 24 50% @ September' 22
50% @ September' 24

During this period the Group contracted a €100 m financing and issued €750 m of commercial paper classified as non-current.

During the first nine months of 2018, the following bond loans were repaid:

Unit: €m
Issuance Due amount Interest Rate Maturity Reimbursement
495
GALP ENERGIA/2012-2018 FRN 260 Euribor 3M + spread February´18 February´18
GALP ENERGIA/2013-2018 110 Euribor 3M + spread March´18 March´18
GALP ENERGIA/2013-2018 EURO 200 M 25 Euribor 6M + spread April´18 April´18
GALP ENERGIA/2012-2020 100 Euribor 6M + spread June' 20 September' 18

For the remaining loans, €747 m were also repaid as follows:

  • partial repayments of €57 m of financing contracted with the European Investment Bank and under project finance;
  • total reimbursement of €690 m.

Financial debt, excluding origination fees and bank overdrafts, presents the following repayment plan as of 30 September 2018:

Unit: €m
Loans
Maturity Total Current Non-current
3,253 560 2,693
2018 2 2
2019 560 558 2
2020 549 549
2021 535 535
2022 462 462
2023 770 770
2024 and subsequent years 375 375

14. OTHER PAYABLES

As of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017, the caption "Other payables" presents the following detail:

Unit: €m
September 2018 December 2017
Captions Notes Current Non-current Current Non-current
1,122 130 854 286
State and other public entities: 547 380
Payable VAT 297 249
"ISP" - Tax on oil products 221 93
Other taxes 42 38
Other creditors: 236 77 130 79
Tangible and intangible assets suppliers 86 77 77 79
Advances on sales 5 12
Overlifting 15 34
Other Creditors 6 7
Related parties: 1 1 12 158
Dividends payable 1 12
Loans – Other shareholders (i) 1 158
Other accounts payables: 26 5 40 4
Personnel 6 9
"ISP" - Other operators credit 2 11
Guarantee deposits and guarantees received 3 4 3 4
Other creditors 15 1 17
Accrued costs: 291 31 280 27
External supplies and services 144 143
Holiday, holiday subsidy and corresponding contributions 28 26
Bonuses to employees 18 3 24 3
Interests payable 32 45
Adjustment to tariff deviation - "ERSE" regulation 14 28 16 24
Other accrued costs 55 26
Deferred income: 21 16 12 18
Services rendered 17 8
Others 4 16 4 18

(i) In July 2018, the amount of €163 m (\$188 m) related to quasi-equity contributed by Winland International Petroleum, SARL to Petrogal Brasil SA was converted into share capital of this subsidiary. "Other payables" were reduced by this amount offset by "non-controlling interests" increase in the consolidated equity of the Galp group. For more information, see Note 12 regarding transactions in minority interests.

15. POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

During the period under review there were no changes in the most relevant assumptions compared to 31 December 2017.

On 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017, the assets of the Petrogal and Sacor Marítima Pension Funds, valued at fair value, were as follows, in accordance with the report presented by the respective management company:

Unit: €m
September 2018 December 2017
Total 260 271
Bonds 158 167
Shares 58 59
Other Investments 9 10
Real Estate 3 3
Liquidity 2 2
Property 30 30

As of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017, the assets held by the Pension Fund were sufficient to cover the assumed actuarial liabilities. In addition, the Group offers other retirement benefits such as supplementary pensions, disability and orphan's benefits, pre-retirement, early retirement, retirement bonus and voluntary social insurance, whose liability as of 30 September 2018 amounts to €124 m (December 2017 - €123 m), as well as other post-employment benefits consisting essentially of health and life insurance and minimum benefit of the defined contribution plan, whose liability as of 30 September 2018 amounts to €209 m (December 2017 - €202 m).

As of 30 September 2018 and 31 December 2017, the Group had recorded on equity the following amounts related to retirement benefits and other benefits:

Unit: €m
September 2018 December 2017
Retirement benefits and other benefits 94 90
117 111
Retirement benefits 59 59
Other benefits 58 52
Deferred Taxes (23) (21)

16. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

16.1. Fair Value assets through comprehensive income

During the period ended 30 September 2018, there were significant changes in the caption "Assets at fair value through comprehensive income" in relation to the Company's consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2017. The difference arises from a higher volume of derivative contracts as well as greater price volatility of Brent and Gas in international markets. For more detailed information on the type of transactions carried out, please refer to the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of 31 December 2017 and the respective notes.

16.2. Other financial instruments

As of 30 September 2018, derivative financial instruments are recorded at their respective fair value as of the dates presented, in accordance with the methodology defined in the accounting policies of Galp Group, presented in the notes to the financial statements as of 31 December 2017.

As of 30 September 2018, the caption "Other financial investments" was as follows:

Unit: €m
September 2018 December 2017
Current Non-current Current Non-current
Other Financial Investments 271 80 66 35
Financial Derivatives at Fair Value through comprehensive income 164 55 51 11
Swaps and Options over Commodities 149 52 42 11
Futures over Commodities 6 9
Currency Swaps 9 3
Other Financial Assets 107 25
15 24
Futures with physical delivery of Natural Gas 107 15
Others 25 24
Other Financial Investments as Cash and Cash Equivalents 2
Commodities Futures 2

The accounting impact in the income statement and comprehensive income at 30 September 2018 and 30 September 2017 of the gains and losses on derivative financial instruments is presented in the following table:

Unit: €m
September 2018 September 2017
Income statement Equity Income statement Equity
MTM Real MTM+Real MTM MTM Real MTM+Real MTM
Gains and losses on financial
instruments
46 39 85 11 (17) (1) (18) 4
Commodities Financial
Derivatives
49 39 88 11 (18) 2 (16) 4
Swaps 33 29 62 1 (22) (12) (34) 2
Swaps - Fair value hedge 15 15 5 5
Futures 1 10 11 10 (1) 14 13 2
Currency Financial Derivatives (3) (3) 1 (3) (2)
Non-deliverable Forwards 1 (5) (4)
Forwards (3) (3) 2 2

On September 2017 the MTM of commodity derivatives (swaps) includes the positive amount of €9 m, related to contango operations, reflected in the cost of sale caption.

The caption Income from Financial Instruments is as follows:

Unit: €m
September 2018 September 2017
Income from financial instruments 43 (25)
Commodities Derivatives 49 (27)
Swaps 48 (26)
Futures 1 (1)
Other operations (6) 2
Other trading operations (6) 2

17. PROVISIONS

During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018, the caption "Provisions" presented the following movements:

Unit: €m
Captions Initial
Balance
Increases Decreases Utilization Adjustments Currency
translation
adjustments
Ending
Balance
September 2018 619 38 (5) (7) 7 652
Lawsuits 19 1 (6) (1) 13
Financial investments
Taxes 8 8
Environmental matters 18 (1) 17
Abandonment of blocks 281 15 (5) 9 300
"CESE I" 70 15 85
"CESE II" 202 7 209
Other risks and charges 21 (1) 20
December 2017 429 236 (25) (3) (2) (16) 619
Lawsuits 20 2 (1) (2) 19
Financial investments 4 (2) (2)
Taxes 31 (21) (2) 8
Environmental matters 3 15 18
Abandonment of blocks 139 154 (12) 281
"CESE I" 52 18 70
"CESE II" 162 40 202
Other risks and charges 18 7 (1) (3) 21

18. OPERATING COSTS

The operating costs for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2018 and 2017 are detailed as follows:

Unit: €m
Notes September
2018
September
2017
Operating costs 11,730 10,828
Cost of sales 9,557 8,775
Raw and subsidiary materials 4,633 4,251
Goods 2,995 2,522
Tax on Oil Products 2,102 2,145
Changes in production (149) (109)
Inventories impairment 9 3 1
Financial derivatives 16.2 (39) (11)
Currency exchange differences 12 (24)
External supplies and services 1,336 1,184
Subcontracts - network use 352 344
Block production costs 205 180
Transport of goods 161 95
Royalties 140 90
Rental costs 97 93
Maintenance and repairs 52 38
Storage and filling 34 34
Insurance 34 35
Block exploration costs 31 52
IT services 29 25
Other 201 198
Employee costs 243 233
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment on fixed assets 5 and 6 519 569
Provision and impairment losses on receivables 8.3 11 15
Other operating costs 64 52

19. FINANCIAL RESULTS

The detail of the financial income and costs for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2018 and 30 September 2017 is as follows:

Unit: €m
Notes September
2018
September
2017
Financial result (16) (8)
Financial income: 34 25
Interest on bank deposits 23 16
Interest obtained and other income with related companies 8 6
Other financial income 3 3
Financial costs: (50) (33)
Interest on loans, overdrafts and others (59) (72)
Interest with related parties (5) (7)
Interests capitalized in fixed assets 5 30 64
Net interest on retirement benefits and other benefits (5) (6)
Charges relating to loans (7) (9)
Other financial costs (4) (3)

During the nine-month period ended 30 September 2018, the Group capitalized financial charges under fixed assets in progress amounting to €30 m. These charges result from loans to finance investments in tangible and intangible assets during their construction period.

20. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 26 October 2018.

21. EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION

These financial statements are a translation of the financial statements originally issued in Portuguese in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union some of which may not conform to generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese language version prevails.

The Board of Directors

Chairman: Paula Fernanda Ramos Amorim
Vice
Chairman:
Miguel Athayde Marques Carlos Nuno Gomes da Silva
Members:
Filipe Crisóstomo Silva Thore E. Kristiansen
Sérgio Gabrielli de Azevedo Abdul Magid Osman
Marta Cláudia Ramos Amorim Barroca de Oliveira Raquel Rute da Costa David Vunge
Carlos Manuel Costa Pina Francisco Vahia de Castro Teixeira Rêgo
Jorge Manuel Seabra de Freitas José Carlos da Silva Costa
Pedro Carmona de Oliveira Ricardo João Tiago Cunha Belém da Câmara Pestana
Rui Paulo da Costa Cunha e Silva Gonçalves Luís Manuel Pego Todo Bom
Diogo Mendonça Rodrigues Tavares Joaquim José Borges Gouveia

The ACCOUNTANT:

Carlos Alberto Nunes Barata

8. Definitions

Benchmark refining margin

The benchmark refining margin is calculated with the following weighting: 45% hydrocracking margin + 42.5% cracking margin + 7% base oils + 5.5% Aromatics.

Rotterdam hydrocracking margin

The Rotterdam hydrocracking margin has the following profile: -100% Brent dated, +2.2% LPG FOB Seagoing (50% Butane + 50% Propane), +19.1% EuroBob NWE FOB Bg, +8.7% Naphtha NWE FOB Bg, +8.5% Jet NWE CIF, +45.1% ULSD 10 ppm NWE CIF, +9.0% LSFO 1% FOB Cg; C&L: 7.4%; Terminal rate: \$1/ton; Ocean loss: 0.15% over Brent; Freight 2018: WS Aframax (80 kts) Route Sullom Voe / Rotterdam – Flat \$7.59/ton. Yields in % of weight.

Rotterdam cracking margin

The Rotterdam cracking margin has the following profile: -100% Brent dated, +2.3% LPG FOB Seagoing (50% Butane + 50% Propane), +25.4% EuroBob NWE FOB Bg, +7.5% Naphtha NWE FOB Bg, +8.5% Jet NWE CIF, +33.3% ULSD 10 ppm NWE CIF, +15.3% LSFO 1% FOB Cg; C&L: 7.7%; Terminal rate: \$1/ton; Ocean loss: 0.15% over Brent; Freight 2018: WS Aframax (80 kts) Route Sullom Voe / Rotterdam – Flat \$7.59/ton. Yields in % of weight.

Rotterdam base oils margin

Base oils refining margin: -100% Arabian Light, +3.5% LGP FOB Seagoing (50% Butane + 50% Propane), +13% Naphtha NWE FOB Bg, +4.4% Jet NWE CIF, 34% ULSD 10 ppm NWE CIF, +4.5% VGO 1.6% NWE FOB Cg,+ 14% Base Oils FOB, +26% HSFO 3.5% NWE Bg; Consumptions: -6.8% LSFO 1% CIF NWE Cg; C&L: 7.4%; Terminal rate: \$1/ton; Ocean loss: 0.15% over Arabian Light; Freight 2018: WS Aframax (80 kts) Route Sullom Voe / Rotterdam – Flat \$7.59/ton. Yields in % of weight.

Rotterdam aromatics margin

Rotterdam aromatics margin: -60% EuroBob NWE FOB Bg, -40% Naphtha NWE FOB Bg, +37% Naphtha NWE FOB Bg, +16.5% EuroBob NWE FOB Bg, +6.5% Benzene Rotterdam FOB Bg, +18.5% Toluene Rotterdam FOB Bg, +16.6% Paraxylene Rotterdam FOB Bg, +4.9% Ortoxylene Rotterdam FOB Bg; Consumption: -18% LSFO 1% CIF NEW. Yields in % of weight.

Replacement cost (RC)

According to this method of valuing inventories, the cost of goods sold is valued at the cost of replacement, i.e. at the average cost of raw materials of the month when sales materialise irrespective of inventories at the start or end of the period. The Replacement Cost Method is not accepted by the IFRS and is consequently not adopted for valuing inventories. This method does not reflect the cost of replacing other assets.

Replacement cost adjusted (RCA)

In addition to using the replacement cost method, RCA items exclude non-recurrent events such as capital gains or losses on the disposal of assets, extraordinary taxes, impairment or reinstatement of fixed assets and environmental or restructuring charges which may affect the analysis of the Company's profit and do not reflect its operational performance.

ACRONYMS

%: Percentage +: plus APETRO: Associação Portuguesa de Empresas Petrolíferas (Portuguese association of oil companies) bbl: barrel of oil Bg: Barges bn: billion boe: barrels of oil equivalent BRL: Brazilian real c.: circa CESE: Contribuição Extraordinária sobre o Sector Energético (Portuguese Extraordinary Energy Sector Contribution) CFFO: Cash flow from operations Cg: Cargoes CIF: Costs, Insurance and Freights Cofins: Contribuição para Financiamento da Seguridade Social (Brazil) CORES: Corporación de Reservas Estratégicas de Produtos Petrolíferos (Spain) CTA: Cumulative Translation Adjustment C&L: Consumptions & Losses DD&A: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortisation E&P: Exploration & Production Ebit: Earnings before interest and taxes Ebitda: Ebit plus depreciation, amortisation and provisions EUR/€: Euro EWT: Extended Well Test FNEE: Fondo Nacional de Eficiência Energética (Spain) FOB: Free on board FPSO: Floating, production, storage and offloading unit FX: Foreign exchange Galp, Company or Group: Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A., subsidiaries and participated companies G&A: general and administrative G&G: geology and geophysics G&P: Gas & Power

GGND: Galp Gás Natural Distribuição, S.A. GWh Gigawatt per hour HC: Hydrocracker IAS: International Accounting Standards IFRS: International Financial Reporting Standards IRP: Oil income tax (Oil tax payable in Angola) ISP: Tax on oil products (Portugal) k: thousand kboepd: thousands of barrels of oil equivalent per day kbpd: thousands of barrels of oil per day LNG: liquefied natural gas LSFO: low sulphur fuel oil m: million MIBGAS: Iberian Market of Natural Gas mmbbl: million barrels of oil mmboe: millions of barrels of oil equivalent mmbtu: million British thermal units mm³: million cubic metres mton: millions of tonnes mtpa: million tonnes per annum MWh: Megawatt per hour NE: Net entitlement NG: natural gas n.m.: not meaningful NWE: Northwestern Europe PIS: Programas de Integração Social (Brazil) p.p.: percentage point R&M: Refining & Marketing RC: Replacement Cost RCA: Replacement Cost Adjusted SEM: Successful Efforts Method SPA: Sales and Purchase Agreement SPT: Special participation tax ton: tonnes TTF: Title Transfer Facility ULSD: Ultra low sulphur diesel USA: United States of America USD/\$: Dollar of the United States of America VAT: value-added tax WI: working interest YoY: year-on-year

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This report has been prepared by Galp Energia SGPS, S.A. ("Galp" or the "Company") and may be amended and supplemented.

This report does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or otherwise acquire securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates in any jurisdiction or an inducement to enter into investment activity in any jurisdiction. Neither this report nor any part thereof, nor the fact of its distribution, shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decision whatsoever in any jurisdiction.

This report may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements other than in respect of historical facts. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intends", "estimate", "will", "may", "continue", "should" and similar expressions usually identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include statements regarding: objectives, goals, strategies, outlook and growth prospects; future plans, events or performance and potential for future growth; liquidity, capital resources and capital expenditures; economic outlook and industry trends; energy demand and supply; developments of Galp's markets; the impact of regulatory initiatives; and the strength of Galp's competitors.

The forward-looking statements in this report are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other data available from third parties. Although Galp believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control. No assurance, however, can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that may lead to significant differences between the actual results and the statements of expectations about future events or results include the Company's business strategy, industry developments, financial market conditions, uncertainty of the results of future projects and operations, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, among others. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors could cause the actual results of Galp or the industry to differ materially from those results expressed or implied in this report by such forward-looking statements.

Real future income, both financial and operating; an increase in demand and change to the energy mix; an increase in production and changes to Galp's portfolio; the amount and various costs of capital, future distributions; increased resources and recoveries; project plans, timing, costs and capacities; efficiency gains; cost reductions; integration benefits; ranges and sale of products; production rates; and the impact of technology can differ substantially due to a number of factors. These factors may include changes in oil or gas prices or other market conditions affecting the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries; reservoir performance; timely completion of development projects; war and other political or security disturbances; changes in law or government regulation, including environmental regulations and political sanctions; the outcome of commercial negotiations; the actions of competitors and customers; unexpected technological developments; general economic conditions, including the occurrence and duration of economic recessions; unforeseen technical difficulties; and other factors.

The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as at the date of this report, and are subject to change without notice. Galp and its respective representatives, agents, employees or advisors do not intend to, and expressly disclaim any duty, undertaking or obligation to, make or disseminate any supplement, amendment, update or revision to any of the information, opinions or forward-looking statements contained in this report to reflect any change in events, conditions or circumstances.

Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. Investor Relations

Pedro Dias, Head Otelo Ruivo, IRO Cátia Lopes João G. Pereira João P. Pereira Teresa Rodrigues Contacts: Tel: +351 21 724 08 66 Fax: +351 21 724 29 65

Address: Rua Tomás da Fonseca, Torre A, 1600-209 Lisboa, Portugal Website: www.galp.com Email:[email protected]

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