UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SECURITITES AND EXCHANGE COMISION
Washington D.D. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2004
QUINENCO S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
QUINENCO, INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Quinenco S.A.
Enrique Foster Sur 20, 14th Floor
Santiago, Republic of Chile
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12(g)3-2(b) under the Securities Act of 1934
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The following document is being filed with this 6-K report and is attached
hereto.
Press Release dated 6 May 2004 announcing first quarter 2004 consolidated
results
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QUINENCO S.A. ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED
RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004
(Santiago, Chile, May 6, 2004) Quinenco S.A. (NYSE:LQ), a leading Chilean
business conglomerate, announced today its consolidated financial results in
Chilean GAAP, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.
Consolidated financial results are presented in accordance with Chilean GAAP.
All figures are presented in constant Chilean pesos and have been adjusted to
reflect the effects of inflation (0.0% year-over-year). Figures in US$ have been
converted from Chilean pesos (Ch$) at the observed exchange rate on March 31,
2004 (Ch$616.41 = US$1.00) and are only provided for the reader's convenience.
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1Q 2004 HIGHLIGHTS
o In spite of a decline in consolidated sales of 2.2% in 1Q 2004,
consolidated operating profit increased by 102.1% to Ch$6,668 million
(US$10.8 million), mainly attributable to Madeco's operations.
o Banco de Chile's record profits in 1Q 2004 contributed Ch$11,047 million
(US$17.9 million) to Quinenco's results for the first quarter of the year.
o Non-operating results include a net gain on sale of Ch$1,276 million
(US$2.1 million) made in connection with the disposal of Lucchetti's
Chilean-based operations.
o Net income amounted to Ch$8,416 million (US$13.7 million) in the first
quarter of 2004, down from Ch$39,952 million (US$64.8 million) in 1Q 2003
when Quinenco received an extraordinary US$50 million settlement payment
from its ex-partners in IRSA, the Schorghuber Group.
o Earnings per share amounted to Ch$7.79 (US$0.01) and earnings per ADR to
Ch$77.94 (US$0.13) for the first quarter of 2004.
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GROUP HIGHLIGHTS - FIRST QUARTER 2004 AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Quinenco Dividend Distribution
On January 9, 2004, Quinenco paid an interim dividend of Ch$11.24745 per share
(Ch$112.4745 per ADR). The interim dividend, which was charged against 2003 net
earnings and was equivalent to 30% of net earnings as of September 30, 2003,
amounted to Ch$12,144,322,552.
On April 30, 2004, at the General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, shareholders
approved a definitive dividend distribution of Ch$6.20807 per share (Ch$62.08070
per ADR) to be charged against 2003 net earnings. The distribution, which
amounts to Ch$6,703,101,992 is payable beginning May 11, 2004 to shareholders of
record as of May 5, 2004.
The total dividend payout corresponding to 2003 net earnings is
Ch$18,847,424,544, equivalent to Ch$17.45552 per share (Ch$174.55520 per ADR)
and 50% of net income for the year.
Empresas Lucchetti Disposes of its Chilean Pasta Operations
On March 31, 2004, Empresas Lucchetti sold its Chilean pasta, edible oil and
soup operations to Corpora Tresmontes, a local food products company for
Ch$56,074 million less financial debt. The sale, which represented approximately
85% of Empresas Lucchetti's consolidated assets, was approved by shareholders on
January 12, 2004. The sale did not include Lucchetti Peru, Lucchetti's 50%
participation in Calaf, two plant facilities in Chile or settlement rights in
Lucchetti's arbitration proceedings against the Peruvian government, currently
underway in Washington.
At the General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting on April 28, 2004, shareholders
agreed to change Empresas Lucchetti's name to Industria Nacional de Alimentos
S.A.
CCU/Lucchetti Joint Venture in Calaf
On January 12, 2004, CCU's subsidiary, ECUSA, and Empresas Lucchetti completed
the acquisition of Calaf S.A., a local cookie and candy manufacturer. Calaf's
products are being distributed through ECUSA's extensive soft drinks and
beverages distribution network of more than 90,000 clients. Lucchetti and ECUSA
each hold 50% of the acquired company.
Banco de Chile Initiates Share Repurchase
On March 26, 2004, Banco de Chile launched a tender offer to repurchase up to
1,701,994,590 shares, equivalent to 2.5% of its outstanding common stock, at
Ch$31 pesos per share. The tender offer expired on April 26, 2004. Acceptance
orders exceeded the share offering and as a result, shares were purchased on a
prorate basis (34.03%). Capital and reserves were reduced by Ch$52,762 million.
Under local regulations, Banco de Chile will have up to two years to resell the
shares.
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Net Income Contribution
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Quinenco's
ownership % 1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
Sector/Company at 3/31/2004 MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Financial Services:
Banco de Chile (1) 52.2% 9,092 8,076 11,047 17.9
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Food & Beverage:
CCU (1) 30.8% 10,052 5,553 5,021 8.1
Lucchetti (1) 95.6% (654) (1,303) 795 1.3
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Telecommunications:
Telsur (1) 73.6% 1,274 1,607 1,200 2.0
Entel (2) 5.7% 1,108 889 809 1.3
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Manufacturing:
Madeco (1) 55.2% (4,267) (6,165) 934 1.5
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Other operating companies (283) (1,174) (467) (0.7)
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Total operating companies 16,322 7,483 19,339 31.4
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Quinenco & holding companies 23,630 (10,134) (10,923) (17.7)
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Total 39,952 (2,651) 8,416 13.7
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The figures provided in the above table correspond to Quinenco's proportionate
share of each company's net income (loss).
(1) Operating company in which Quinenco has direct or indirect control.
(2) Operating company in which Quinenco holds a minority interest.
Net Income - 1Q 2004
Quinenco reported net income for the first quarter of 2004 which amounted
to Ch$8,416 million (US$13.7 million), compared to net income of Ch$39,952
million (US$64.8 million) in the first quarter of 2003. 1Q 2003 income (at
the Quinenco holding company level) included a non-recurring settlement
payment from Quinenco's ex-partners, the Schorghuber Group, of Ch$35,857
million (US$58.2 million), mainly explaining the variation in net income
between the two quarters.
The net income contribution from operating companies reached Ch$19,339
million (US$31.4 million), up by 18.5% compared to the same quarter in
2003. The increase was mostly attributable to higher results from Banco de
Chile, which experienced growth in net income of nearly 37% as well as
Madeco, which reverted its 1Q 2003 net losses. In addition, Lucchetti's
Chilean-based operations were divested on March 31, 2004, and results for
the period included a gain on sale of Ch$1,276 million (US$2.1 million).
Earnings per ordinary share amounted to Ch$7.79 (US$0.01) and earnings per
ADR, Ch$77.94 (US$0.13).
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Consolidated Income Statement Breakdown
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1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ US$
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Revenues
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Madeco 61,983 53,444 73,869 119.8
Telefonica del Sur 12,604 13,048 12,553 20.4
Lucchetti 14,385 13,532 1,079 1.8
Quinenco & others 2,113 2,889 1,617 2.6
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Total 91,085 82,913 89,118 144.6
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Operating income (loss)
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Madeco 2,163 175 5,917 9.6
Telefonica del Sur 3,051 3,173 2,838 4.6
Lucchetti 296 802 302 0.5
Quinenco & others (2,211) (2,506) (2,389) (3.9)
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Total 3,299 1,644 6,668 10.8
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Non-operating income (loss)
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Interest income 755 600 555 0.9
Share of net income/loss
from related co:
Banco de Chile 9,092 8,076 11,047 17.9
CCU 10,052 5,553 5,021 8.1
Entel 1,108 889 809 1.3
Other equity inv (485) (167) (282) (0.4)
Other non-op income 36,163 475 1,600 2.6
Amort. of GW expense (5,161) (4,739) (5,068) (8.2)
Interest expense (10,245) (6,083) (8,495) (13.8)
Other non-op expenses (4,546) (13,434) (1,387) (2.3)
Price-level restatement (147) 214 719 1.2
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Total 36,586 (8,616) 4,519 7.3
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Income Tax (861) (4) (1,750) (2.8)
Extraordinary items -- -- -- --
Minority Interest 357 3,771 (1,487) (2.4)
Amort. of neg. GW 571 554 466 0.8
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Net income (loss) 39,952 (2,651) 8,416 13.7
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Revenues - 1Q 2004
Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2004 were Ch$89,118 million
(US$144.6 million), down by 2.2% from the Ch$91,085 million (US$147.8
million) reported in the first quarter of 2003, mainly explained by the
disposal of Lucchetti's Chilean-based pasta, edible oil and soup
operations finalized on March 31, 2004. As a consequence of the disposal
of its main business activity, Lucchetti, in accordance with instructions
from the SVS, did not consolidate the results of its operations for the
first quarter, thereby producing the variation between the two quarters.
The reduction in 1Q 2004 revenues was partially offset by a strong
increase in revenues at Madeco of 19.2% as a result of higher cable and
brass mill sales during the quarter.
Consolidated sales can be broken down as follows: Madeco (82.9%),
Telefonica del Sur (14.1%), Lucchetti (1.2%), and others (1.8%).
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Operating Income - 1Q 2004
Operating income for the first quarter of 2004 was Ch$6,668 million
(US$10.8 million), up by 102.1% from the Ch$3,299 million (US$5.4 million)
reported in the first quarter of 2003. The sharp increase in consolidated
operating income was attributable to Madeco's operations, which benefited
from the higher sales level and increases in operating profitability in
all of its four business units.
EBITDA - 1Q 2004
EBITDA reached Ch$13,113 million (US$21.3 million) in 1Q 2004, compared to
Ch$10,915 million (US$17.7 million) in 1Q 2003, an increase of 20.1%
compared to the same period of 2003.
Non-Operating Results -1Q 2004
Quinenco reported non-operating income of Ch$4,519 million (US$7.3
million) in the first quarter of 2004, compared to non-operating income of
Ch$36,586 million (US$59.4 million) in the same quarter of 2003. The main
items included in non-operating results are discussed below:
o Proportionate share of net income of equity method investments (net)
Quinenco's proportionate share of net income from equity method
investments (net), which includes the results from Banco de Chile
and CCU, two of Quinenco's most significant investments, reached
Ch$16,595 million (US$26.9 million), compared to Ch$19,767 million
(US$32.1 million) in 1Q 2003, a decrease of 16.0%. The decrease
mainly corresponded to a decrease in the proportionate share of net
income from CCU whose 1Q 2003 quarterly results included a gain on
sale from the disposal of the Karlovacka brewery in Croatia of
Ch$20,221 million (US$32.8 million). The decrease was partially
offset by an increase in the proportionate share of net income from
Banco de Chile which went from Ch$9,092 million (US$14.7 million) in
1Q 2003 to Ch$11,047million (US$17.9 million) in 1Q 2004.
o Other non-operating income
Other non-operating income was Ch$1,600 million (US$2.6 million),
compared to Ch$36,163 million (US$58.7 million) in the first quarter
of 2003. Other non-operating income in 1Q 2004 was mainly composed
of a gain on the sale of the Lucchetti Chile brand and other
intangibles for Ch$1,276 million (US$2.1 million). Other
non-operating income in 1Q 2003 included a non-recurring settlement
payment of Ch$35,857 million (US$58.2 million) made to Quinenco by
its ex-partners in IRSA, the Schorghuber Group.
o Amortization of goodwill expense
Amortization of goodwill expense amounted to Ch$5,068 million
(US$8.2 million) in the first quarter of 2004, almost unchanged from
the Ch$5,161 million (US$8.4 million) reported in the same period of
2003. Goodwill expense is almost entirely related to the Banco de
Chile acquisition in 2001, and to a lesser extent, the Banco Edwards
acquisition in 1999 (now kept on the books as Bank of Chile). Of the
total balance of goodwill at the consolidated level of Ch$321,600
million (US$521.7 million) as of March 31, 2004, Ch$291,003 million
(US$472.1 million) was associated with the Banco de Chile
acquisition. Goodwill is amortized using the straight-line method
over twenty years.
o Interest Expense
Interest expense for the first quarter of 2004 amounted to Ch$8,495
million (US$13.8 million), a reduction of 17.1% compared to the same
period in 2003. The decrease is primarily associated with a lighter
consolidated debt load at Madeco following its 2003 restructuring,
and to a lesser extent, lower prevailing interest rates.
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o Price-level restatement and foreign currency translation losses
Price-level restatement and foreign currency translation gains
amounted to Ch$719 million (US$1.2 million) in the first quarter of
2004, compared to losses of Ch$147 million (US$0.2 million) in the
same period in 2003. In 1Q 2004, the losses specific to foreign
currency differences amounted to Ch$508 million (US$0.8 million),
down significantly from the losses of Ch$2,385 million (US$3.9
million) reported in the first quarter of 2003, primarily
attributable to Madeco's operations as a result the financial
restructuring carried out in 2003 that reduced Madeco's exposure to
the US dollar as well as the devaluation of the Chilean peso
vis-a-vis the US dollar during the quarter. Price-level restatement
gains amounted to Ch$1,227 million (US$2.0 million), compared to
gains of Ch$2,238 million (US$3.6 million) in 1Q 2003.
Income Taxes - 1Q 2004
Quinenco reported income tax expense of Ch$1,750 million (US$2.8 million),
compared to income tax expense of Ch$861 million (US$1.4 million) in the
same period of 2003. The increase mainly corresponded to Madeco's
operations.
Minority Interest - 1Q 2004
In the first quarter of 2004, Quinenco reported a deduction from income of
Ch$1,487 million (US$2.4 million), compared to an add-back to income of
Ch$357 million (US$0.6 million) in 1Q 2003. The amount is mainly related
to minority shareholders' proportionate share of Madeco's and Telefonica
del Sur's first quarter 2004 income.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS (vis-a-vis the 4th quarter of 2003)
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
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As of As of As of As of
3/31/03 12/31/03 3/31/04 3/31/04
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Current assets 271,815 247,812 265,384 430.5
Fixed assets 389,203 324,148 290,501 471.3
Other assets 847,548 812,444 788,397 1,279.0
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Total assets 1,508,566 1,384,404 1,344,282 2,180.8
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Current liabilities 214,385 161,102 144,604 234.6
Long-term liabilities 562,838 496,572 455,868 739.6
Minority interest 57,576 95,877 100,191 162.5
Shareholders' equity 673,767 630,853 643,619 1,044.1
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Total liabilities & shareholders' equity 1,508,566 1,384,404 1,344,282 2,180.8
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Current Assets
Current assets increased 7.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2003,
mainly due to an increase in other current assets (repurchase agreements)
following the receipt of dividends from Banco de Chile and a higher level
of accounts receivable at Madeco. The increase in current assets was
partially offset by the payment of interim dividends by Quinenco in
January 2004 and the deconsolidation of Lucchetti's Chilean-based
operations, in accordance with instructions from the SVS.
Fixed Assets and Other Assets
Fixed assets decreased by 10.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2003.
This decrease was primarily attributable to the deconsolidation of
Lucchetti's Chilean-based operations. Other assets did not vary
significantly from the fourth quarter of 2003.
Current Liabilities
Current liabilities decreased by 10.2% compared to the fourth quarter of
2003, primarily due to the payment of dividends by Quinenco in January
2004 and the deconsolidation of Lucchetti's Chilean-based operations.
Long-term Liabilities
Long-term liabilities decreased by 8.2% versus 4Q 2003, deconsolidation of
Lucchetti's Chilean-based operations.
Minority Interest
Minority interest increased by 4.5% compared to the fourth quarter of
2003, mostly attributable minority interest in Madeco.
Equity
Shareholders' equity did not vary significantly from the fourth quarter of
2003.
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Quinenco Corporate Level Debt and Cash
As of March 31, 2004, financial debt at the corporate level was Ch$330,235
million (US$535.7 million). As of the same date, cash and cash equivalents
amounted to Ch$55,082 million (US$89.4 million). The debt to total
capitalization ratio at the corporate level was 33.8%.
NAV
As of March 31, 2004, the estimated net asset value (NAV) of Quinenco was
US$1.426 billion (Ch$814 per share) and market capitalization was US$963
million (Ch$550 per share). The discount to NAV is estimated at 32% for
the same period.
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SECTOR /OPERATING COMPANY ANALYSIS
FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income from
investments in the Financial Services sector during 2003 and 2004:
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Ownership 1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
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Banco de Chile (1) 52.2% 9,092 8,076 11,047 17.9
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1) Ownership % corresponds to voting rights. Quinenco's proportionate share
of Banco de Chile's income (economic rights) is 29.2%.
BANCO DE CHILE
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Operating revenues 101,148 101,062 106,466 172.7
Provision for loan losses (13,321) (16,688) (14,470) (23.5)
Operating expenses (53,098) (58,657) (55,300) (89.7)
Net Income (loss) 31,216 27,404 37,895 61.5
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Loan portfolio 6,188,281 6,224,070 6,350,254 10,302.0
Total assets 8,918,809 9,203,653 9,563,595 15,515.0
Shareholders' equity 598,666 692,197 600,732 974.6
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Net financial margin 3.7% 3.9% 3.5%
Efficiency ratio 52.5% 58.0% 51.9%
ROAE 20.0% 16.0% 21.9%
ROAA 1.4% 1.2% 1.6%
1Q 2004 Results
Operating revenues increased by 5.3% to Ch$106,466 million (US$172.7 million) in
the first quarter of 2004. The increase in operating revenues was due to a 42.6%
jump in the amount of fee income earned during the first quarter of the year.
Fee income, which reached Ch$29,215 million (US$47.4 million), equivalent to
27.4% of total operating revenues, increased as a result of higher fee income
associated with banking services (an increase of 37%) as well as subsidiary
non-banking services such as stock brokerage, fund management and financial
advisory services (an increase of 53%). This increase was partially offset by a
4.1% decrease in net financial income. Net financial income, which is calculated
as the sum of net interest revenue and foreign exchange transactions (net),
comprised 67.5% of operating revenues in 1Q 2004. The reduction in net financial
income to Ch$71,859 million (US$116.6 million) was due to a reduction in the net
financial margin as a result of the lower inflation experienced during the
period, the effect of which was not offset by a higher level of average interest
earnings assets, and repricing benefits.
Provisions, which amounted to Ch$14,470 million (US$23.5 million), showed an
increase of 8.6% from the Ch$13,321 million (US$21.6 million) reported in the
first quarter of 2003. The higher level of provisions was associated with the 2%
expansion of the loan portfolio, mainly made in connection with middle market
clients and high income individuals (consumer loans).
Other income and expenses amounted to Ch$3,272 million (US$5.3 million), an
increase of 192.4% over the Ch$1,119 million (US$1.8 million) reported in 1Q
2003. Other income and expenses was mainly composed
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of loan recoveries (previously written off) of Ch$6,099 million (US$9.9
million), partially offset by other non-operating expenses of Ch$4,185 million
(US$6.8 million).
Operating expenses rose by 4.1% to Ch$55,300 million (US$89.7 million) compared
to the first quarter of 2003, primarily due to an increase in headcount and
higher personnel expense, the effects of which were partially offset by a
reduction in depreciation expense.
Price-level restatement gains totaled Ch$2,596 million (US$4.2 million) compared
to price-level restatement losses of Ch$2,218 million (US$3.6 million) reported
in 1Q 2003. The gains in 1Q 2004 reflect the lower inflation experienced during
the period.
Net income increased by Ch$6,679 million (US$10.8 million) reaching Ch$37,895
million (US$61.5 million) in 1Q 2004, the highest quarterly earnings since the
merger process was completed at the end of 2002. The increase in net earnings
was mainly fueled by the aforementioned growth in fee income as well as a higher
level of loan recoveries and price-level restatement gains reported during the
period.
As of March 2004, the Bank's loan portfolio (net of inter-bank loans) had grown
by 2.1% over the last twelve month period, mostly in consumer loans, other
outstanding loans and contingent loans. The increase in consumer loans was in
response to a more dynamic local economy and low prevailing interest rates.
Banco de Chile is the second ranked bank in the country with a market share of
18.3% according to information published by the Chilean Superintendency of Banks
for the period ended March 31, 2004. Its return on capital and reserves after
taxes (annualized) reached 26.9%, compared to 18.6% for the local financial
system, according to the same source.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SECTOR
The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income (loss) from
investments in the Food & Beverage sector during 2003 and 2004:
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
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Ownership 1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
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CCU 30.8% 10,052 5,553 5,021 8.1
Lucchetti 95.6% (654) (1,303) 795 1.3
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CCU
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1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
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Sales 100,007 117,416 110,293 178.9
Operating income (loss) 15,344 21,836 23,214 37.7
Net Income (loss) 32,645 18,026 16,302 26.4
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Total assets 677,065 573,715 572,722 929.1
Shareholders' equity 295,482 277,378 296,048 480.3
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1Q 2004 Results
CCU's sales in the first quarter of 2004 grew by 10.3% compared to the first
quarter of 2003, due to an increase in consolidated sales volumes and average
prices. The growth in sales volumes was led by the Argentine beer segment
(+15.5%), the soft drink, nectar and mineral water segment (+5.3%), the Chilean
wine export segment (+13.7%), Chilean domestic wines (+3.2%) and the Chilean
beer segment (+0.2%). The decrease in sales volumes of wines from Argentina and
Chilean bulk wines (-68.2% and -45.2%, respectively) partially offset the
overall increase in consolidated sales volumes. Higher average prices are
explained by the Chilean and Argentine beer segments, partially offset by lower
soft drink prices as well as lower prices associated with Chilean export wines
due to the appreciation of the Chilean peso.
Operating income jumped by 51.3% to Ch$23,214 million (US$37.7 million) due to
the higher sales level as well as a reduction in the cost of goods sold as a
percentage of sales, having benefited from the stronger Chilean peso in the
Chilean beer, soft drinks and wine segments. In addition, SG&A expense as a
percentage of sales fell to 35.4% of sales, further contributing to the increase
in operating income earned during the first quarter of the year. The
consolidated operating margin reached 21.0% of sales, compared to 15.3% in the
same period of 2003.
CCU reported non-operating losses of Ch$2,024 million (US$3.3 million) compared
to non-operating income of Ch$20,240 million (US$32.8 million) in 1Q 2003. 1Q
2003 results included the gain on the sale of Ch$20,221 million (US$32.8
million) of the Karlovacka brewery in Croatia, mainly explaining the variation
between the two periods.
Net income was Ch$16,302 million (US$26.4 million), a decrease of 50.1% from the
net income of Ch$32,645 million (US$53.0 million) reported in the first quarter
of 2003. The decline in period profits was mainly due to the aforementioned
non-recurring gain recognized in connection with the disposal of the Karlovacka
brewery in 1Q 2003, which was not fully offset by the strong increase in
operational profits reported in 1Q 2004.
LUCCHETTI
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1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Sales 14,386 13,532 1,079 1.8
Operating income (loss) 296 803 302 0.5
Net Income (loss) (698) (1,359) 832 1.3
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Total assets 77,671 79,060 34,262 55.6
Shareholders' equity 15,553 16,108 28,704 46.6
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1Q 2004 Results
Lucchetti sold its Chilean-based pasta, edible oil and soup business (Lucchetti
Chile) on March 31, 2004. In consideration of this fact, the Chilean
Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS) authorized
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Empresas Lucchetti to deconsolidate Lucchetti Chile's balance sheet and results
of operations for the quarter ended March 31st.
Lucchetti reported a net profit of Ch$832 million (US$1.3 million) for the
quarter. The profit was almost entirely attributable to the net gain on sale
made in connection with the disposal of Lucchetti Chile of Ch$1,276 million
(US$2.1 million).
Lucchetti Chile, Empresas Lucchetti's main business, accounted for approximately
85% of consolidated assets. Following the divestiture, Empresas Lucchetti's
remaining assets principally consist of its investment in Calaf, a joint venture
with ECUSA, a subsidiary of CCU, acquired in January 2004 and Lucchetti Peru,
including settlement rights in its ongoing arbitration against the Peruvian
government.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income from
investments in the Telecommunications sector during 2003 and 2004:
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Ownership 1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
% MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Telsur 73.6% 1,274 1,607 1,200 2.0
Entel (1) 5.7% 1,108 889 809 1.3
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(1) Non-controlling interest.
TELSUR
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1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Sales 12,604 13,048 12,553 20.4
Operating income (loss) 3,051 3,173 2,838 4.6
Net Income (loss) 1,732 2,185 1,629 2.6
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Total assets 137,692 131,137 130,153 211.1
Shareholders' equity 59,316 60,613 62,112 100.8
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1Q 2004 Results
Telefonica del Sur's revenues, which reached Ch$12,553 million (US$20.4 million)
in the first quarter of 2004, varied only slightly from the Ch$12,604 million
(US$20.4 million) reported in the first quarter of 2003. Nonetheless, the
revenue mix favored non-regulated services such as Internet, security services
and business services which made up 21.1% of revenues in 1Q 2004, compared to
17.9% in the same period of 2003.
A decline in revenue associated with fixed telephony, access charges, long
distance and public telephony services was almost entirely offset by an increase
in revenues from Internet, security services, and business services, including
data transmission. Although prepaid and fixed price bundling somewhat offset the
decline in basic telephony service revenues, substitution of fixed telephony for
mobile telephony and other alternatives continue to capture a portion of the
company's traditional sale base.
Basic telephony services accounted for 52.8% of all revenues, followed by user
access charges (11.0%), long distance services (8.9%), public telephones (6.2%),
and other non-regulated services (21.1%).
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Operating profit decreased by 7.0% to Ch$2,838 million (US$4.6 million), as the
operating margins associated with the new non-regulated services do not yet
fully compensate for the reduction in operating profit associated with the
traditional fixed telephony services.
Telsur reported non-operating losses of Ch$686 million (US$1.1 million), down by
17.8% from the non-operating losses of Ch$836 million (US$1.4 million) reported
in 1Q 2003.
Telsur reported net income of Ch$1,629 million (US$2.6 million), a reduction of
5.9% compared to the same period in 2003, mainly as a result of the
aforementioned decline in operating profits, the effect of which was not fully
offset by the improvement in non-operating results.
MANUFACTURING SECTOR
The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income (loss) from
investments in the Manufacturing sector during 2003 and 2004:
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MANUFACTURING
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Ownership 1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
% MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Madeco 55.2% (4,267) (6,165) 934 1.5
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MADECO
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1Q 2003 4Q 2003 1Q 2004 1Q 2004
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Sales 61,983 53,444 73,869 119.8
Operating income (loss) 2,162 175 5,917 9.6
Net Income (loss) (5,061) (11,156) 1,692 2.7
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Total assets 401,969 351,907 365,629 593.2
Shareholders' equity 151,546 146,831 154,255 250.2
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1Q 2004 Results
Madeco's sales in the first quarter of 2004 increased by Ch$11,886 million
(US$19.3 million) or 19.2% from Ch$61,983 million (US$100.6 million) to
Ch$73,869 million (US$119.8 million), primarily attributable to higher sales of
the wire and cable and brass mill business units which rose by 27.9% and 28.2%,
respectively. Wire and cable sales, which accounted for Ch$8,235 million
(US$13.4 million) of the total increase, benefited from strong demand for
metallic cables in Peru and higher average prices in its principal markets.
Higher average prices and volumes boosted brass mill sales in Chile, and to a
lesser extent, in Argentina, increasing unit sales by Ch$4,210 million (US$6.8
million), although the increase for the quarter was partially offset by lower
coin blank sales.
Sales of the wire and cable business unit (whose principal operation is Ficap
Brazil) accounted for 51.2% of total sales, followed by brass mills (25.9%),
flexible packaging (13.7%) and aluminum profiles (9.2%).
The higher sales level was directly reflected in operating profits amounting to
Ch$5,917 million (US$9.6 million), up by more than 173% from the Ch$2,162
million (US$3.5 million) reported in the same period of 2003. The improved
operating performance was attributable to increases in all four of Madeco's
business units, particularly the wire & cable and brass mills units. As a
percentage of sales, the operating margin reached 8%, a marked improvement from
the 3.5% seen one year ago.
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Non-operating losses were cut by 60.1% to Ch$2,774 million (US$4.5 million)
versus Ch$6,949 million (US$11.3 million) in 1Q 2003. The decrease in
non-operating losses was mainly attributable to lower foreign currency
translation losses which amounted to Ch$221 million (US$0.4 million), down by
Ch$2,878 million (US$4.7 million) compared to 1Q 2003. In addition, Madeco
reported a sharp reduction in interest expense of 35.5% to Ch$2,631 million
(US$4.3 million), which resulted from a lower overall debt level and to a lesser
extent, low prevailing interest rates.
Madeco reported a net profit of Ch$1,692 million (US$2.7 million) for the first
quarter of 2004, compared to a net loss of Ch$5,061 million (US$8.2 million) in
1Q 2003. The improvement in net quarterly earnings was attributable to a better
operating performance as well as a lower level of non-operating losses.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
QUINENCO S.A.
By: s/s Luis Fernando Antunez
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Name: Luis Fernando Antunez
Title: Authorized Representative
Dated: May 6, 2004