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Sonae SGPS

Quarterly Report Nov 5, 2010

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SONAE INDÚSTRIA, SGPS, SA

Registered Office: Lugar do Espido, Via Norte, Maia, Portugal Registered at the Commercial Registry of Maia Registry and Tax Identification No. 506 035 034 Share Capital: € 700 000 000 Publicly Traded Company

ACTIVITY REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2010

ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD 34 – INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT

Maia, Portugal, 4 November 2010: Sonae Indústria today reports unaudited Consolidated Results for the first nine months of 2010 (9M10) which are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting.

Highlights of Financial Performance:

  • Comparing 3Q10 with 2Q10:
  • o Recurrent EBITDA increased again from 22 to 28 million Euros, resulting in a 3pp improvement in margin
  • o Prices continued to strengthen
  • o Net Loss increased marginally to 10 million Euros, due to the non-recurrent gain in 2Q10
  • Comparing 9M10 with 9M09*:
  • o Recurrent EBITDA increased from 16 to 57 million Euros
  • o Net Loss reduced from 113 to 51 million Euros
(euro millions) 3Q10 / 3Q10 / (euro millions) 9M10/
3Q09* 2Q10 3Q10 3Q09* 2Q10 9M09* 9M10 9M09*
Consolidated Turnover 291 339 313 8% (7%) 906 972 7%
EBITDA 7 24 25 275% 3% 8 43 459%
Recurrent EBITDA 10 22 28 188% 27% 16 57 255%
Recurrent EBITDA Margin % 3,4% 6,5% 9,0% 1,8% 5,9%
Net Profit/(Loss) attributable to Shareholders (35) (6) (10) 71% (66%) (113) (51) 55%
Net Debt 770 732 735 (4%) 0% 770 735 (4%)

*Restated on a like-for-like basis, by excluding Brazil

Message from Carlos Bianchi de Aguiar, CEO

"During this quarter, despite the negative seasonal effects, we were able to further increase recurrent EBITDA by 3pp to 9% of Turnover. This is the result of the combined effects of increases in contribution margins and lower fixed costs, which were, in some regions, a consequence of the restructuring measures we have implemented.

Overall, we still face markets with significant overcapacity and resistance to price increases despite the increases in resins and wood costs. Compared with last year, the regions outside Europe are the ones that improved their performance most. In Central Europe, Germany shows some positive development on the back of a strengthening market.

The restructuring program that has been implemented, improved the quality of our asset base. We closed our oldest and less efficient plants. We are now benefiting from the reduction in installed capacity in some markets, the improved capacity utilization of the remaining assets and the utilization of more efficient plants.

During 3Q10, variable costs increased slightly due to the chemical price increases we expected. Wood costs were flat, despite the effect of the summer season. Fixed costs in 9M10 reduced by 14 million Euros and productivity increased by 13%, compared to 9M09 (like for like, by excluding Brazil).

Working Capital management continues to be one of our priorities and we were able to reduce it by 7 million Euros this quarter. This effect, combined with carefully managing investments, enabled us to maintain our Net Debt level.

Having now completed the restructuring and reorganisation of our company, we decided to launch a new corporate logo, which has been designed to reinforce our values of innovation and excellence.

I am confident, that we will further improve our profitability, on the back of real efficiency improvements and the opportunities we see ahead. I am counting on our team to renew our company, by delivering innovation and excellence. I thank our shareholders, customers, banks, suppliers and other stakeholders for their continued support, allowing us to make Sonae Industria a sustainable and leading company"

Geographical Review of Operations Iberia

Iberia continues to experience tough market conditions. New housing permits are still below last year (18%1 in Spain and 9%2 in Portugal).

1 Source: Ministerio de Fomento, September 2010 (for the period Jan. - July) 2

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística, October 2010 (for the period Jan. – Aug.)

Comparing 3Q10 with 2Q10, volumes sold in Iberia decreased by 18%, mainly as a result of the negative seasonal effect due to the summer holidays, which led to a turnover decline of 15% to 84 million Euros.

On the cost side, wood prices were flat, despite being expected to fall during summer. This effect is a consequence of the continuing competition between the wood panel industries and the biomass and pellets industries for wood resources, particularly in Portugal.

Iberia Turnover & Recurrent EBITDA MarginMn

Comparing 3Q10 with 2Q10, although Iberian turnover declined 15%, we were able to maintain recurrent EBITDA at 9% of Turnover. Comparing 9M10 with 9M09, Iberian volumes sold increased by 5% and turnover by 10%. Nevertheless, recurrent EBITDA margin is 2pp lower, mainly caused by higher wood costs.

Central Europe (Germany, France and the UK)

In Central Europe, recurrent EBITDA continued to recover, which illustrates the effectiveness of the restructuring process we have implemented, particularly in Germany.

In Germany, new house construction permits (YoY Jan. – August) were up 8%3 , indicating a slow recovery from last year. Comparing 9M10 with 9M09, our volumes sold increased by 5% and turnover by 17% (on a like-for-like basis, excluding turnover and volumes generated by our Kaisersesch plant, which production was stopped in October 2009). During 3Q10, compared to 2Q10, we were able to continue to recover contribution margin, even allowing for the raw material cost increases, particularly felt for chemicals. Moreover, the restructuring process we have implemented continues to reduce our fixed costs. Both effects, combined with higher

3 Source: German Federal Statistical Office, October 2010

operational efficiency, led to a strong recovery in recurrent EBITDA, despite the seasonal reduction in capacity utilization.

CE Turnover & Recurrent EBITDA MarginMn

In France, demand from the construction and furniture segments remains weak, but there are some positive trends, as housing permits increased by 20%4 (YoY Jan - August), although these permits have not yet been converted into construction start ups. Turnover in 9M10 increased by 6%, when compared to 9M09 (on a like-for-like basis, excluding the turnover of our Châtellerault and Lure plants5 ). Comparing 2Q10 to 3Q10, the summer holidays effect led to a turnover decline of 26% and capacity utilization did not improve which prevented us from achieving a further recovery in Recurrent EBITDA.

In the UK, the new government austerity measures and fragile consumer confidence combined to constrain demand within the UK market. This weakening in the quarter was reflected by the return of traditional seasonality. Capacity utilisation fell as a result of planned maintenance activities. The UK result for 9M10 shows a turnover decrease of 3% in local currency and an EBITDA margin increase of 1pp, comparing with 9M09. Price increases were implemented and accepted across our customer base which helped to protect margins.

In Central Europe, quarter on quarter, turnover decreased by 7% to 169 million Euros, and recurrent EBITDA further recovered from 2 million Euros to 8 million Euros, which illustrates the effectiveness of the restructuring process we have implemented, particularly in Germany. When comparing 9M10 with 9M09, in spite of closing 16% of our production capacity in this region, turnover is flat and recurrent EBITDA margin increased by 6pp.

4 Source: Service économie statistiques et prospective (Ministère de l'Écologie, de l'Energie, du Développement durable et de l'Aménagement du territoire), October 2010 5

The production of our Châtellerault plant was stopped in June 2009 and our Lure plant was sold in April 2010.

Rest of the World (Canada and South Africa)

On 26 August 2009, we sold Tafisa Brasil. In order to facilitate like-for-like comparisons, the RoW comparative figures in the chart below are shown both with and without the impact of the Brazilian operations.

RoW Turnover & Recurrent EBITDA Margin

The Canadian market remained strong and the South African market recovered and posted a very good set of results.

In North America, US housing starts increased by 9% (YoY Jan. – August)6 while Canadian housing starts were up by 43% (YoY Jan - August)7 , resulting in a stronger market, compared to 2009. However, this market recovery pace slowed in the latest months. Our turnover during 3Q10 fell compared to 2Q10 (12% lower in local currency), mainly due to normal seasonality, but comparing to 3Q09, turnover is 9% higher. Recurrent EBITDA remained at a similar level, in spite of cost and price pressure.

In South Africa, residential building permits posted a YoY increase of 4%8 (Jan – July). Our volumes sold during 3Q10 increased by 26%, compared to 2Q10, and 13% in comparison with 3Q09, and represent the highest quarterly value in m3 achieved over the last 2 years. Additionally, our contribution margin increased further as a result of efficiency improvements, and, despite continued downward pressure on prices, this resulted in a much stronger

6 Source RISI, September 2010

7 Source: CMHC - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, October 2010

8 Source: Statistics South Africa September 2010

Recurrent EBITDA during the quarter. Comparing 9M10 with 9M09, turnover (in local currency) was 12% higher and our recurrent EBITDA margin increased by 5pp.

For the Rest of the World, compared to 2Q10, 3Q10 turnover was flat, reaching 65 million Euros and recurrent EBITDA increased by 11% to 12 million Euros. Compared to 9M09 (excluding Brazil), turnover in 9M10, increased by 29% and recurrent EBITDA moved 4pp up to 17% of turnover.

Financial Review of 9M10

In the chart below, consolidated comparative figures are shown both with and without the impact of the Brazilian operations, to facilitate like-for-like comparisons.

Consolidated Turnover & Recurrent EBITDA Margin

Consolidated turnover in 3Q10 totalled 313 million Euros, only 8% below 2Q10 despite lower volumes sold due to the seasonal effect from the summer holidays. Recurrent EBITDA was 28 million Euros, 27% higher than 2Q10. Total EBITDA in 3Q10 was 25 million Euros, which includes charges for restructuring costs in Germany and France.

9M10 consolidated turnover totalled 972 million Euros, 7% higher than 9M09 (excluding Brazil), in spite of a reduction of 10% in installed capacity, and recurrent EBITDA increased 4pp to 57 million Euros.

Net interest charges for 9M10 are 4 million Euros below 9M09, benefiting from both lower interest rates and lower average debt levels.

(euro millions) 3010/ $3Q10/$ (euromillions) % chg
$3Q09*$ 2Q10 3Q10 3Q09* 2Q10 $9M09*$ 9M10 9M10/
$9M09*$
Consolidated Turnover 291 339 313 8% $(7\% )$ 906 972 7 %
Other Operational Income 22 25 8 $(63\%)$ $(67\%)$ 45 53 17%
EBITDA 24 25 8 43 459%
Recurrent EBITDA 10 22 28 188% 27% 16 57 255%
Recurrent EBITDA Margin % 3,4% 6,5% 9.0% 1,8% 5,9%
Depreciation and amortisation (30) (22) (23) 23% $(3\% )$ (88) (75) 15%
Provisions and Impairment Losses (15) (4) (2) $(84\%)$ 47% (20) (10) 50%
Operational Profit (21) 4 118% (48%) (73) (13) 82%
Net Financial Charges (12) (12) (13) (6 % ) (11%) (39) (35) 8%
o.w. Net Interest Charges (6) (6) (6) (3%) $(4\%)$ (23) (18) 25%
o.w. Net Financial Discounts (3) (4) (3) 15% 8% (9) (10) $(5\% )$
Profit before taxes (EBT) (33) (4) (9) 73% $(106\%)$ (111) (48) 57%
Taxes (3) (2) (1) $(56\%)$ $(26\%)$ (3) (4) $(18\%)$
o.w. Current Tax (1) (1) (1) $(44\%$ 47% (1) (2) (69%)
Net Profit/(Loss) attributable to Shareholders (35) (6) (10) 71% (66%) (113) (51) 55%

*Restated on a like-for-like basis, by excluding Brazil

9M10 consolidated Net Profit/(Loss) Attributable to Sonae Indústria Shareholders was a negative 51 million Euros, an improvement of 62 million Euros compared with 9M09 (excluding Brazil). In 3Q10, consolidated Net Profit/(Loss) Attributable to Sonae Indústria Shareholders was a negative 10 million Euros, an improvement of 25 million Euros compared to 3Q09.

Additions to Fixed Assets in 9M10 were 15 million Euros, mostly related to investments in essential maintenance, Health & Safety and Environmental improvements.

During 3Q10, Working Capital reduced by 7 million Euros, which enabled us to maintain our Net Debt level of the previous quarter.

(euro millions)
2009 9M'10
Non Current Assets 1.233 1.127
Tangible Assets 1.083 987
Goodwill 92 93
Deferred Tax 33 31
Other Non Current Assets 24 16
Current Assets 370 385
Inventories 134 141
Trade Debtors 163 185
Cash & Investments 34 19
Other Current Assets 38 39
Total Assets 1.602 1.512
Shareholders' Funds 353 313
Minority Interests 2 2
Shareholders' Funds + Minority Interests 355 315
Interest Bearing Debt 791 754
Short term 138 172
L-M term 654 583
Trade Creditors 155 152
Other Liabilities 302 290
Total Liabilities 1.248 1.197
Total Liabilities, Shareholders' Funds and
Minority Interests 1.602 1.512

Looking Forward

Although we expect a recovery of sales volumes in 4Q10, we are cautious on the size of the recovery as this will depend on the macroeconomic environment in each of the markets. We will continue to optimize our operations to achieve further improvements in our efficiency and productivity.

Despite expecting seasonal wood cost increases, we will carry on fighting to improve our contribution margin.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 AND 31 DECEMBER 2009

(Amounts expressed in Euros)

ASSETS Notes 30.09.2010 31.12.2009
NON CURRENT ASSETS:
Tangible assets 5 986 929 721 1 083 367 412
Goodwill 93 228 871 92 175 949
Intangible assets 5 10 688 705 12 446 257
Investment properties 1 412 796 6 665 733
Associated undertakings and non consolidated undertakings 2 666 654 3 011 096
Investment available for sale 300 702 300 702
Deferred tax asset 6 30 849 111 33 229 430
Other non current assets
Total non current assets
1 147 121
1 127 223 681
1 357 948
1 232 554 527
CURRENT ASSETS:
Inventories 141 269 059 133 939 030
Trade debtors 185 281 638 163 348 206
Other current debtors 13 599 461 12 488 146
State and other public entities 10 029 990 14 240 208
Other current assets 7 15 621 472 11 487 023
Cash and cash equivalents 8 18 857 074 34 328 941
Total current assets 384 658 694 369 831 554
TOTAL ASSETS 1 511 882 375 1 602 386 081
SHAREHOLDERS`FUNDS AND LIABILITIES
SHAREHOLDERS`FUNDS:
Share capital 700 000 000 700 000 000
Legal reserve 3 131 757 2 737 181
Other reserves and accumulated earnings - 379 054 449 - 326 976 317
Accumulated other comprehensive income - 10 822 980 - 22 778 753
Total 313 254 328 352 982 111
Non-controlling interests 1 590 050 1 703 556
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS`FUNDS 314 844 378 354 685 667
LIABILITIES:
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long term bank loans - net of short-term portion 9 155 527 529 215 964 021
Non convertible debentures 9 301 162 680 301 912 691
Long term Finance Lease Creditors - net of short-term portion 9 41 198 203 43 725 783
Other loans 9 84 652 077 91 940 590
Post retirement liabilities 25 442 702 25 334 414
Other non current liabilities 60 914 957 65 790 251
Deferred tax liabilities 6 60 503 954 57 367 250
Provisions 12 9 179 498 22 316 496
Total non current liabilities 738 581 600 824 351 496
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short term portion of long term bank loans 9 142 925 821 103 996 868
Short term bank loans 9 24 522 512 29 679 489
Short term portion of Finance Lease Creditors 9 4 106 466 3 919 801
Other loans 9 179 981 303 667
Trade creditors 152 419 484 154 737 066
Taxes and Other Contributions Payable 17 826 967 13 302 885
Other current liabilities 11 108 883 061 101 703 507
Provisions
Total current liabilities
12 7 592 105
458 456 397
15 705 635
423 348 918
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS AND LIABILITIES 1 511 882 375 1 602 386 081

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts expressed in Euros)

30.09.2010 3rd Quarter 2010 30.09.2009 3rd Quarter 2009
Notes (Non Audited) (Non Audited) (Non Audited) (Non Audited)
Operating revenues
Sales 17 968 692 539 312 613 022 967 724 855 299 545 090
Services rendered 17 3 779 382 784 358 3 584 735 998 247
Other operating revenues 13 52 972 331 8 035 281 103 139 016 78 029 689
Total operating revenues 1 025 444 252 321 432 661 1 074 448 606 378 573 026
Operating costs
Cost of sales 483 246 274 150 737 611 465 772 886 142 448 165
(Increase) / decrease in production - 6 703 711 1 191 842 19 539 520 3 587 831
External supplies and services 278 982 261 85 353 905 280 584 459 88 842 978
Staff expenses 187 527 211 51 861 408 194 349 010 60 403 895
Depreciation and amortisation 74 688 372 23 158 702 93 863 127 30 893 053
Provisions and impairment losses 10 088 607 2 373 286 21 714 983 15 411 670
Other operating costs 14 10 387 752 2 927 770 9 005 553 2 659 789
Total operating costs 1 038 216 766 317 604 524 1 084 829 538 344 247 381
Operational profit / (loss) 17 - 12 772 516 3 828 135 - 10 380 932 34 325 645
Financial income 15 39 728 511 10 960 544 56 607 784 14 074 140
Financial expense 15 74 997 894 23 925 652 99 050 356 27 570 282
Gains and losses in associated companies - 118 366 22 351 - 88 928
Gains and losses in investments 57 810 57 810 98 700
Current profit / (loss) - 48 102 455 - 9 056 812 - 52 813 732 20 829 503
Taxation 16 3 883 754 1 456 121 3 308 719 1 983 023
Consolidated net profit / (loss) afer taxation - 51 986 209 - 10 512 933 - 56 122 451 18 846 480
Profit / (loss) after taxation from descontinued operations - - -
Consolidated net profit / (loss) for the period - 51 986 209 - 10 512 933 - 56 122 451 18 846 480
Attributable to:
Equity holders of Sonae Industria - 51 269 523 - 10 351 490 - 55 577 688 18 451 150
Non-controlling interests - 716 686 - 161 443 - 544 763 395 330
Profit/(Loss) per share
Excluding discontinued operations:
Basic - 0.3662 - 0.0739 - 0.3970 0.1318
Diluted - 0.3662 - 0.0739 - 0.3970 0.1318
From discontinued operations:
Basic - - - -
Diluted - - - -

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 AND 2009

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The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 AND 2009

(Amounts expressed in Euros)

30.09.2010 30.09.2009
OPERATING ACTIVITIES Notes
Net cash flow from operating activities (1) 5 851 945 56 824 476
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Cash receipts arising from:
Investments 69 403 526 110 008 606
Tangible and intangible assets 8 346 940 2 100 817
Investment subventions 238 076
283 890
Dividends
Others
98 700
78 272 432 112 208 123
Cash Payments arising from:
Investments 537 745
Tangible and intangible assets 14 572 637 28 419 467
14 572 637 28 957 212
Net cash used in investment activities (2) 63 699 795 83 250 911
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash receipts arising from:
Loans 16 833
Borrowings 4 899 646 082 1 854 447 730
Interest and similar charges 197 149 1 150 801
Cash Payments arising from: 4 899 860 064 1 855 598 531
Loans 26 124
Borrowings 4 932 364 173 1 940 424 979
Interest and similar charges 22 197 723 35 402 250
Finance leases - repayment of principal 2 312 013 2 094 667
Others 23 166 306 3 179 613
4 980 066 339
- 80 206 275
1 981 101 509
- 125 502 978
Net cash used in financing activities (3)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (4) = (1) + (2) + (3) - 10 654 535 14 572 409
Effect of foreign exchange rate - 338 607 - 1 529 284
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 8 6 654 807 17 388 776
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 8 - 3 661 121 33 490 469

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 (Amounts expressed in euros)

1. INTRODUCTION

SONAE INDÚSTRIA, SGPS, SA has its head-office at Lugar do Espido, Via Norte, Apartado 1096, 4470-909 Maia, Portugal.

The shares of the company are listed on Euronext Lisbon.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The present set of consolidated financial statements has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies that were disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements of year 2009.

2.1. Basis of Preparation

These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standard 34 – Interim Financial Reporting. As such, they do not include all the information which should be included in annual consolidated financial statements and therefore should be read in connection with the financial statements of year 2009.

2.2. Translation of financial statements of foreign companies

Exchange rates used on translation of foreign group, jointly controlled and associated companies are listed below:

30.09.2010 31.12.2009 30.09.2009
Closing Average Closing Average Closing Average
rate rate rate rate rate rate
Great Britain Pound 0.8599 0.8564 0.8881 0.8903 0.9093 0.8855
South African Rand 9.5438 9.7867 10.6655 11.6212 10.8980 11.8203
Canadian Dollar 1.4073 1.3583 1.5128 1.5841 1.5709 1.5925
American Dollar 1.3648 1.3116 1.4406 1.3909 1.4643 1.3637
Swiss Franc 1.3287 1.3977 1.4836 1.5099 1.5078 1.5103
Polish Zloty 3.9847 4.0024 4.1044 4.3191 4.2296 4.3708

Source: Bloomberg

3. CHANGES IN ESTIMATES

In the second quarter 2010 the Group carried out a revision of estimated useful lives of depreciable items recognized under Land and Buildings and Plant and Machinery, which resulted in the following changes:

Period
of
useful
life
(years)
Former Updated
Buildings 50 20 ‐ 40
Plant
and
machinery
2 ‐ 15 2 ‐ 25

The aforementioned changes were carried out aiming to better adjust the depreciation period of tangible assets to their wear and tear, based on historical information gathered.

Changes in estimated useful lives affected the comparability of consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 September 2010. Amortization and Depreciation, which are stated on the Consolidated Income Statement for 74 688 372 eur, would be increased by 9 233 320 eur if the aforesaid change would have not been made.

4. COMPANIES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATION PERIMETER

During the period the following changes occurred in the consolidation perimeter of Sonae Indústria, SGPS, SA:

  • Disposal of Société Industrielle et Financière Isoroy SIFI (company owning Lure factory);
  • Dissolution of Sonae Tafibra (Uk), Ltd (dormant company with no assets).

The effect of these changes in the consolidated financial statements may be presented as follows:

SIFI Sonae
Tafibra
(Uk)
Total
Non current assets
Tangible assets 62 714 469 - 62 714 469
Others 5 741 - 5 741
Total 62 720 210 - 62 720 210
Current assets
Inventories 5 396 631 - 5 396 631
Trade debtors 2 359 064 - 2 359 064
Cash and cash equivalents 1 551 - 1 551
Others 664 262 - 664 262
Total 8 421 508 - 8 421 508
Total assets 71 141 718 - 71 141 718
SIFI Sonae
Tafibra
(Uk)
Total
Non current liabilities
Loans 57 532 169 - 57 532 169
Provisions 612 782 - 612 782
Others 270 890 - 270 890
Total 58 415 841 - 58 415 841
Current liabilities
Trade creditors 7 585 933 - 7 585 933
Others 1 529 579 - 1 529 579
Total 9 115 512 - 9 115 512
Total liabilities 67 531 353 - 67 531 353
Total consideration received 69 403 526 - 69 403 526
Of which Cash and cash equivalents 69 403 526 - 69 403 526

5. TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

During the periods ended 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009, movements in tangible and intangible assets, accumulated depreciation and impairment losses were as follows:

30.09.2010 31.12.2009
Total tangible assets Total tangible assets
Gross cost:
Opening balance 2 484 154 187 2 624 864 686
Changes in consolidation perimeter - 113 578 359 - 194 225 441
Capital expenditure 16 410 970 26 096 139
Disposals 21 036 424 71 741 732
Transfers and reclassifications - 285 874 4 894 822
Exchange rate effect 38 492 716 94 265 713
Closing balance 2 404 157 216 2 484 154 187
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Opening balance 1 400 786 775 1 422 360 008
Changes in consolidation perimeter - 50 863 890 - 84 730 106
Depreciations for the period 72 327 214 118 289 935
Impairment losses for the period 1 981 568 907 889
Disposals 20 661 917 70 746 113
Reversion of impairment losses for the period 252 381 5 092 527
Transfers and reclassifications - 16 137 771
Exchange rate effect 13 910 126 35 935 460
Closing balance 1 417 227 495 1 400 786 775
Carrying amount 986 929 721 1 083 367 412

During the periods ended 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009 no interest paid or any other financial charges were capitalised, in accordance with conditions defined in note 2.9 to consolidated financial statements of year 2009.

30.09.2010 31.12.2009
Total intangible
assets
Total intangible
assets
Gross amount:
Opening balance 22 755 302 25 500 039
Changes in consolidation perimeter - 1 313
Capital expenditure 2 042 516 2 508 060
Disposals 1 012 870 2 472 760
Transfers and reclassifications - 601 305 - 3 161 904
Exchange rate effect 231 365 381 867
Closing balance 23 413 695 22 755 302
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses
Opening balance 10 309 045 10 106 710
Changes in consolidation perimeter - 252
Depreciations for the period 2 319 930 2 881 414
Impairment losses for the period 15 806
Disposals 11 418 1 033 023
Reversion of impairment losses for the period 7 566
Transfers and reclassifications 3 179 - 1 797 478
Exchange rate effect 112 072 135 616
Closing balance 12 724 990 10 309 045
Carrying amount 10 688 705 12 446 257

Charges to impairment losses are detailed in note 12.

6. DEFERRED TAXES

At 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009 deferred tax asset and liability were detailed according to underlying temporary differences as follows:

Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities
30.09.2010 31.12.2009 30.09.2010 31.12.2009
Harmonisation adjusments 59 375 549 56 222 609
Provisions not allowed for tax purposes 2 429 919 1 806 804
Impairment of Assets 1 918 164 1 918 164
Derecognized tangible assets 119 133 127 146
Derecognized deferred costs 102 651 116 750
Revaluation of tangible assets 942 810 942 810
Tax losses carried forward 26 273 976 29 255 664
Others 5 268 4 902 185 595 201 831
30 849 111 33 229 430 60 503 954 57 367 250

Changes to deferred tax asset and liability include approximately 0.99 million eur and 4.34 million eur of exchange rate effect, respectively.

7. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

At 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009, details of Other current assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position were as follows:

30.09.2010 31.12.2009
Gross Value Impairment Net Value Gross Value Impairment Net Value
Derivatives instruments 5 751 084 5 751 084 3 715 287 3 715 287
Financial Instruments 5 751 084 5 751 084 3 715 287 3 715 287
Accrued revenue 1 634 825 1 634 825 2 182 992 2 182 992
Deferred Costs 8 235 563 8 235 563 5 582 183 5 582 183
Others 0 0 6 561 6 561
Assets out of scope of IFRS 7 9 870 388 9 870 388 7 771 736 7 771 736
Total 15 621 472 15 621 472 11 487 023 11 487 023

8. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

At 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009, the detail of Cash and Cash Equivalents was as follows:

30.09.2010 31.12.2009
Cash at hand 63 498 75 522
Bank deposits 7 277 920 9 304 640
Treasury applications 11 515 656 24 948 779
Cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet
(financial instruments)
18 857 074 34 328 941
Bank overdrafts 22 518 195 27 674 134
Cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash
flows - 3 661 121 6 654 807

9. LOANS

As at 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009 Sonae Indústria had the following outstanding loans:

30.09.2010
Amortised cost Nominal value
Current Non current Current Non current
Bank loans
Debentures
167 448 333 155 527 529
301 162 680
167 448 333 155 527 529
305 000 000
Obligations under finance leases
Other loans
4 106 466
179 981
41 198 203
84 652 077
4 106 466
179 981
41 198 203
84 652 077
Gross debt 171 734 780 582 540 489 171 734 780 586 377 809
Cash and cash equivalent in balance sheet 18 857 074 18 857 074
Net debt 152 877 706 582 540 489 152 877 706 586 377 809
Total net debt 735 418 195 739 255 515
31.12.2009
Amortised cost Nominal value Fair value
Current Non current Current Non current adjustment
Bank loans
Debentures
133 676 357 215 964 021
301 912 691
133 676 357 215 964 021
305 000 000
1 473 420
Obligations under finance leases
Other loans
3 919 801
303 667
43 725 783
91 940 590
3 919 801
303 667
43 725 783
91 940 590
996 361
Gross debt 137 899 825 653 543 085 137 899 825 656 630 394 2 469 781
Investment
Cash and cash equivalent in balance sheet
34 328 941 34 328 941
Net debt 103 570 884 653 543 085 103 570 884 656 630 394 2 469 781
Total net debt 757 113 969 760 201 278

The main changes occurred in borrowings were as follows:

During the period Sonae Indústria fully acquired and amortized the following bond emissions for a total consideration of 150 000 000 eur: Sonae Indústria – 2006/2013, Sonae Indústria – 2008/2013 and Sonae Indústria – 2008/2012.

On the same date, Sonae Indústria together with Grupo Caixa Geral de Depósitos issued new bonds through private subscription for a total consideration of 150 000 000 eur, with no collateral, for a 7-year period. This loan will pay interest semi-annually on May and November at Euribor 6 months plus 275 bps.

Sonae Indústria, SGPS, SA contracted a loan with a Portuguese financial institution for a maximum amount of 10 000 000 eur. This loan pays interest at market rate and will be repaid from 2012 to 2015.

In July 2010 Tableros de Fibras, SA contracted commercial paper for a maximum amount of 33 000 000 eur. The programme will mature in 2011. At 30 September 2010, commercial paper had been issued for the programme's total amount.

10. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES

At 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009, the fair value of derivative instruments is stated as follows:

Other current assets Other current liabilities
30.09.10 31.12.09 30.09.10 31.12.09
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss
Exchange rate forwards
Interest rate swaps (fair value hedge)
5 751 084
5 751 084
3 715 287
3 715 287
1 495 527
1 495 527
9 273 881
9 273 881
Derivatives at fair value through reserves
Interest rate swaps (cash flow hedge)
521 673
521 673
1 904 353
1 904 353
5 751 084 3 715 287 2 017 200 11 178 234

11. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

At 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2009, Other current liabilities were composed of:

30.09.2010 31.12.2009
Group companies 43 878 34 939
Derivatives 2 017 200 11 178 233
Trade debtors advances 8 690
Fixed assets suppliers 3 792 439 2 107 235
Other creditors 3 885 788 3 640 580
Financial instruments 9 747 995 16 960 987
Other creditors 4 689 298 5 089 835
Accrued expenses:
Insurances 449 798 73 634
Personnel costs 30 221 937 28 945 220
Accrued financial expenses 4 015 747 3 387 049
Rebates 24 973 983 18 199 370
External supplies and services 16 420 315 11 641 462
Other accrued expenses 11 540 379 11 570 343
Deferred income:
Investment subventions 6 362 036 5 835 336
Other deferred income 461 573 271
Liabilities out of scope of IFRS 7 99 135 066 84 742 520
Total 108 883 061 101 703 507

12. PROVISIONS AND ACCUMULATED IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

Movements occurred in provisions and accumulated impairment losses during the period ended 30 September 2010 were as follows:

30.09.2010
Opening Exchange Changes to Utilizations / Other Closing
Description balance rate effect perimeter Increase Reversion changes balance
Accumulated impairment losses on:
Tangible assets (Note 5) 28 103 072 80 943 1 981 569 252 381 - 145 456 29 767 747
Intangible assets (Note 5) 35 048 7 566 - 8 240 19 242
Other non-current assets 10 931 182 10 931 182
Trade debtors 17 800 630 461 746 3 828 631 1 066 244 - 804 711 20 220 052
Other debtors 19 629 19 629
Subtotal impairment losses 56 889 561 542 689 5 810 200 1 326 191 - 958 407 60 957 852
Provisions for litigations in course 8 918 473 1 878 325 7 040 148
Provisions for guaranties to customers 850 170 2 417 103 321 109 746 846 162
Provisions for restructuring 22 582 844 3 531 095 21 347 323 4 766 616
Other provisions 5 670 644 766 - 612 782 643 991 1 583 942 4 118 677
Subtotal provisions 38 022 131 3 183 - 612 782 4 278 407 24 919 336 16 771 603
Subtotal impairment losses and provisions 94 911 692 545 872 - 612 782 10 088 607 26 245 527 - 958 407 77 729 455
Accumulated impairment losses on:
Investments 37 005 998 37 005 998
Inventories 13 044 254 91 084 - 348 728 3 934 689 4 491 494 - 347 754 11 882 051
Total 144 961 944 636 956 - 961 510 14 023 296 30 737 021 - 1 306 161 126 617 504

Increases and decreases in provisions and impairment losses are stated on the Consolidated Income Statement as follows:

30.09.2010
Losses Gains
Cost of sales 889 435 1 038 422
Other operating revenues 26 245 527
(Increase) / decrease in production 3 045 254 3 453 072
Provisions and impairment losses 10 088 607
Total 14 023 296 30 737 021

13. OTHER OPERATING REVENUES

Details of Other operating revenues on the Consolidated Income Statement for the periods ended 30 September 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

30.09.2010 30.09.2009
Gains on disposals of non current investments 8 476 008 56 897 262
Gains on disposals of tangible and intangible assets 2 502 444 1 352 234
Supplementary Revenue 3 392 801 5 364 190
Investment subventions 4 879 247 5 136 128
Tax received 2 697 375 4 392 089
Reversion of impairment losses 1 326 190 8 016 372
Gains on provisions 24 919 336 16 604 757
Others 4 778 930 5 375 984
52 972 331 103 139 016

14. OTHER OPERATING COSTS

Details of Other operating costs on the Consolidated Income Statement for the periods ended 30 September 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

30.09.2010 30.09.2009
Taxes 6 702 737 5 654 408
Losses on disposal of tangible and intangible assets 935 119 334 454
Others 2 749 896 3 016 689
10 387 752 9 005 553

15. FINANCIAL RESULTS

Financial results for the periods ended 30 September 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

30.09.2010 30.09.2009
Financial expenses:
Interest expenses
related to bank loans and overdrafts 4 770 968 5 333 584
related to non convertible debentures 5 142 258 7 225 392
related to finance leases 3 599 189 3 750 012
related to hedged loans (hedge derivatives) 1 394 045 3 915 851
others 2 954 086 4 890 250
17 860 545 25 115 090
Losses in currency translation
related to customers 303 916 942 967
related to suppliers 964 804 1 387 478
related to loans 10 143 439 13 310 969
others 261 140 349 970
11 673 299 15 991 384
Cash discounts granted 11 307 751 10 712 427
Adjustment to fair value of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss 28 180 686 38 617 079
Losses on valuation of hedging derivative instruments 1 631 047 1 219 485
Fair value of inefficient component of hedge derivatives
Other finance losses 4 344 567 7 394 891
74 997 894 99 050 356
Financial revenues:
Interest income
related to bank loans 8 597 32 580
related to loans to related parties 241 514
Others 141 189 473 406
149 786 747 500
Gains in currency translation
related to customers 660 337 760 883
related to suppliers 974 175 774 860
related to loans 19 883 442 26 964 617
others 342 001 884 554
21 859 956 29 384 914
Cash discounts obtained 1 567 092 1 458 766
Adjustment to fair value of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss 15 889 449 24 463 955
Gains in valuation of hedging derivative instruments 102 216 356 004
Fair value of inefficient component of hedge derivatives
Other finance gains 160 012 196 646
39 728 511 56 607 784
Finance profit / (loss) - 35 269 383 - 42 442 572

16. TAXES

Corporate income tax accounted for in the periods ended 30 September 2010 and 2009 is detailed as follows:

30.09.2010 30.09.2009
Current tax 1 723 877 1 635 864
Deferred tax 2 159 877 1 672 855
3 883 754 3 308 719

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The main activity of the Group is the production of wood based panels and derivative products through industrial plants and commercial facilities located in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Canada and South Africa.

The reportable segments which were identified for the period ended 30 September 2010 are as follows:

  • Iberian Peninsula;
  • Central Europe
  • France;
  • Germany;
  • United Kingdom;
  • Rest of the World
  • Canada;
  • South Africa;
  • Other segments.

Non reportable segments are included under Other segments.

Turnover Operating
External Intragroup Result
Segments 30.09.2010 30.09.2009 30.09.2010 30.09.2009 30.09.2010 30.09.2009
Iberian Peninsula 244 283 727 227 662 284 6 070 354 5 309 279 1 988 010 - 51 434
Central Europe 384 639 778 402 296 205 142 703 641 116 293 054 - 36 232 513 - 101 132 895
France 68 323 125 85 927 354 34 955 602 29 501 585 - 21 933 518 - 57 520 409
Germany 267 517 311 267 790 767 107 748 039 86 791 469 - 13 749 331 - 38 155 842
United Kingdom 48 799 342 48 578 084 - 549 664 - 5 456 644
Rest of the World 189 177 104 211 924 901 17 202 437 9 865 683
Canada 110 185 632 84 226 781 5 045 370 - 719 189
Brazil 69 457 202 6 922 697
South Africa 78 991 472 58 240 918 12 157 067 3 662 175
All other segments 134 257 928 115 052 369 64 074 622 47 622 456 - 3 398 615 - 6 859 356
Total segments 952 358 537 956 935 759 212 848 617 169 224 789 - 20 440 681 - 98 178 002
Reversion of impairment losses 27 376 043
Utilization of provisions - 1 600 000
Gains or losses on disposal of financial undertakings 5 877 895 57 163 450
Adjustment to depreciation 2 767 586 2 482 295
Companies excluded from the consolidation perimeter 1 203 436 1 387 849
Others - 580 752 - 612 567
- 12 772 516 - 10 380 932

18. Contingencies

In March 2009, Glunz AG, GHP Gmbh and other wood based panel producers in Germany were subject to inspections carried out by the German Competition Authority. In March 2010 those group companies received a notice for alleged violation of competition laws. At the closing date of these consolidated financial statements it is not possible to estimate the outcome of the ongoing process and the amount of any hypothetical fine.

19. APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issuance on 4 November 2010.

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