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• ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 2013 2012 36,866 39,223 (888) 389 Consolidated Net Loss (2,582) (408) Consolidated Comprehensive Net Loss (2,762) (822) Total Current Assets 13,135 12,627 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 43,871 42,298 Total Assets 63,217 62,538 Total Current Liabilities 24,244 24,010 Total Non - Current Liabilities 17,027 14,653 Total Liabilities 41,271 38,663 Total Stockholder's Equity 21,946 23,875 3.514 3.230 4.156 3.880 Income Statement (Million pesos) Net Sales Operating (Loss) Income Balance Sheet (Million pesos) Sales Volume (Million metric tons) Total Steel Products Production (Million metric tons) Liquid Steel 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 MESSAGE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS A t the beginning of 2013 Mexico entered a new dynamic of change in the area of economy and politics, with reforms that are due, in the near future, to begin producing results that will make possible a better overall performance and development of the country. The Energy Reform is of special importance, which is expected to allow Mexico to attract important investments in the sector, while also exploiting resources that, until now, have remained untouched, such as shale gas and shale oil. Thanks to this reform, AHMSA may access the coal-associated gas reserves in its deposits in the State of Coahuila, and optimistically awaits the specifications of the secondary laws in regard to the rights for mining concessionaires in shale gas. In the specific case of steel, adverse market conditions prevailed during the year 2013 in the global market, with an excess production worldwide, depressed prices, and entry of steel into the Mexican market under unfair trade conditions. As a result of this situation, dialogues are being held with current Federal authorities, and the Secretariat of Economy (Secretaría de Economía) has given heed to the sector, taking action to implement antidumping measures and establishing the Automatic Notification of Import system, which, by including the Mill Certificate, avoids the triangulation of steel in the country. 2 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 In addition, along these lines, work is being carried on to define a Mexican standard, establishing parameters that external producers must comply with, in order to guarantee a level playing field with the domestic industry, primarily—for example—in environmental issues. The Federal Government has shown an interest in encouraging a policy of “domestic content” and the sector has established an agreement in that regard with the Mexican Petroleum Company [Petróleos Mexicanos] (PEMEX), to ensure the use of domestic steel in its projects and contracts, and work is ongoing to reach similar agreements with the Federal Electricity Commission [Comisión Federal de Electricidad] (CFE) and the National Water Commission (Comisión Nacional del Agua). In addition to the adverse conditions, in the case of Altos Hornos de México, the results have been affected by a much longer learning curve at the Steckel Mill, which is the primary unit of Fénix Project, with a resulting delay in the positive effect of the new plate line. The commissioning of the Mill, in the month of July, made it possible for the Company to show government officials, businessmen, and community representatives the magnitude of the industrial effort involved in Fénix Project. Over the course of the year 2013, the investment required for the acquisition of new equipment and technologies for this project was completed, and during 2014 the Electric Arc Furnace and the fourth Continuous Casting unit should enter operations. Similarly, the process began for the expansion of Altos Hornos de México’s Sinter Plant, in order to process up to one million metric tons annually of lump iron ore coming from the Pacific deposits, which will represent important annual savings as a result of avoiding the importation of ore. Other facilities also contribute to this, such as the degasification and normalization units, which will increase the added value of the steel products, making it possible to supply specific niches of the domestic market. During the period negotiations were carried on with Mexican Petroleum Company [Petróleos Mexicanos] (PEMEX) for the sale of the assets of the fertilizer firm Agronitrogenados. This operation was finalized near the end of 2013 and will be reflected in the financial results for the year 2014. After this divestiture, AHMSA focused its projections primarily on mining development, an area which offers a greater potential performance in relation to steelworks, in that the options lie especially in the value added to the current product lines. AHMSA continues to stand as a company whose financial results are very susceptible to production volumes, due to the fixed costs represented by its mines. Therefore, the company maintains a constant search for business opportunities in its deposits. Thus, during the year, 3 to 4 million metric tons of new reserves were detected in Real del Monte and Pachuca, with a content of 7 to 8 ounces of silver equivalent per metric ton. At the same time, the direct cyanidation tests for processing the company’s tailings were successfully completed, with a recovery level of over 70% of the metal content of gold and silver, and more than 120 million ounces of reserves. In regard to the exploitation of the copper deposits in Israel, the company completed 90% of the engineering of details and refining tests, thus moving into the stage of construction of the processing plant, with a capacity for generating 30 thousand metric tons of cathodes annually, with a purity of 99.999%. Along with other activities in the steelworks and in the mines area, the operations of these units should bring about new synergies to expand the margins of profitability, with a much larger EBITDA in the group. Alonso Ancira Elizondo Executive Chairman of the Board June, 2014 3 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 F or Altos Hornos de México, 2013 was a year of mixed signals: positive in terms of its productive consolidation—with the commissioning of the main units of the Fénix Project, and on the other hand, difficult on account of the negative conditions in the domestic and world markets, which continued to be depressed in terms of demand and pricing. Nevertheless, as a fruit of its labors in terms of guaranteeing an internationally certified quality in its steel products, the company placed its entire production on the market. In 2013, the Fénix Project, destined to maximize AHMSA’s potential and launched in 2008 with in-house resources, entered its final stage of installation and operation of new equipment, making it possible to manufacture products with greater specifications, and that raised the nominal capacity of the company to over 5 million metric tons of liquid steel annually. Within this framework, on July 18, 2013, will operate in 2014, strengthen AHMSA’s Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto, position as the largest integrated steel- commissioned the Steckel Plate Line, which works in Mexico, and the one with the is the main component of the equipment that highest production capacity, the greatest make up the Fénix Project, which, due to its operational flexibility, and internationally magnitude, represents the most important certified quality. industrial initiative in Mexico in recent years. The strengthening of the steelworks faciliThe new Continuous Casting Machine 4 has ties of the company, along with the discov- now been added. This is a single strand unit ery of new coal and iron reserves, is further with the capacity for generating slabs up boosted as a result of the Energy Reform to 96 inches wide to feed the Steckel Mill, approved by the Federal Legislature. which can produce wide plate and coiled plate in dimensions and specifications that, An essential change in the country’s Energy up until now, have been imported. Policy will allow the company to increase its productive potential, by taking advantage 4 Jointly, the two new units: the Electric Arc of the amount of gas present on their con- Furnace, and the Ladle Metallurgy, which cessions, within the magnitude and modali- • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ties allowed by the regulatory laws of the is released to the atmosphere for safety legal reform mentioned above. reasons. In the event that the secondary legislation turns out to be favorable, its ex- In its current mining concessions in the state ploitation will represent a highly positive of Coahuila, AHMSA holds important prov- economic impact for the development of en reserves of methane gas, part of which Mexico, Coahuila, and the company. AHMSA CONCESSIONS Mexico United States Texas Coahuila de Zaragoza Concession Area Nuevo León 0 0 25 50 50 75 100 100 Kms Miles AHMSA concession area, Sabinas Basin, 29,000 Km2 AHMSA CONCESSIONS EAGLE FORD WELLS 5 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Cooling beds, Steckel Mill. OPERATIONS Steel Production of liquid steel (millions of metric tons) 2009 2010201120122013 2.9903.6903.8063.8804.156 I n 2013 Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA) achieved the greatest production in its industrial history, with a total volume of 4,155,648 metric tons, surpassing by 7% the volume achieved in 2012. The new global record in liquid steel production implied record production levels in various departments of the company, such as the blast furnace department, BOF 1 and BOF 2 shops, continuous casting, plate line and structural shapes, among others, to obtain 3,500,959 metric tons of finished products, and ship a total of 3,554,308 metric tons of AHMSA products to the market. An outstanding event of the year was the commissioning of the new Plate Line with the Steckel Mill, a unit that was inaugurated on July 18, 2013 by the country’s President, and that since that date has progressively increased its production within the process of operational start up. 6 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 With this new unit, AHMSA has consolidated its leadership as a reliable supplier of steel plate in sheets and coils for the metal working industry, with a program for producing over 800 thousand metric tons in 2014. Official commissioning ceremony for the Steckel Mill, presided over by Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto. Likewise, the new Continuous Casting Ma- The results of the manufacturing of the vari- chine 4 entered operations in December, ous AHMSA products reflect an increase and at the end of that month, 96-inch-wide in the productivity of the different lines, (2.43 m) slab was processed for the first time as well as in the yield of raw materials. to produce plate in coil with a weight of close In this regard, Blast Furnace 6 decreased to 30 metric tons on the Steckel Mill. Also, at its consumption of coke per ton of pig iron the beginning of 2014, hot commissioning be- produced (Coke Rate), by requiring only gan on the Ladle Furnace, for treatment of the 428.11 kg/t as compared to 441.8 kg/t, steel. Both units are part of Fénix Project. the minimum level registered in 2011. Annual production records 2013 record Previous record (metric tons) (metric tons) Peletizer 4,568,354 4,547,388 (2012) Blast Furnace 6 1,550,257 1,507,782 (2012) Net total pig iron 3,688,498 3,452,902 (2012) Desulphurization Plant 3,046,226 2,840,765 (2012) Liquid Steel BOF 2 3,295,092 3,091,762 (2012) Steelmaking shops 4,155,648 3,880,055 (2012) Continuous Casting (slab) 3,996,358 3,724,420 (2012) Hot Strip Line 2,691,688 2,596,003 (2011) 680,215 609,864 (2012) 1,744,556 1,675,344 (2011) 210,304 204,422 (2012) Plate (includes Steckel Mill) Hot Rolled Coil Structural Shapes 7 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 MINING A HMSA groups its extractive operations at its subsidiary, Minera del Norte (MINOSA), which through its primary units supplies iron and metallurgical coal to the steel plants, and steam coal to the Federal Electricity Commission [Comisión Federal de Electricidad] (CFE). In addition, it operates deposits of silver, gold, copper and associated minerals, both in Mexico and in Israel. The MICARE Unit of Minera del Norte, which exploits steam coal deposits, produced 7,224,451 metric tons of run-of-mine coal in 2013. This is 16,722 metric tons more than in 2012, and operations were maintained, both in underground and in open pit mines. Production of the Minera del Norte (MINOSA) Units 2013 8 MICARE MIMOSA MINOSA CEMESA Real del Monte (Metric tons run-of-mine coal) (Metric tons run-of-mine coal) (Metric tons iron ore concentrate and lump) (Metric tons iron ore concentrate) (Silver equivalent ounces) 7,224,451 4,967,6403,744,000 477,879 265,886 2012 7,207,729 4,626,3143,390,478 429,015--- Difference + 16,722 + 341,326 +353,522 + 48,864 --- • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 For its part, the MIMOSA Unit, which also operates underground and open pit metallurgical coal mines, reached a production of 4,967,640 metric tons of run-of-mine coal. This number surpasses the amount produced in 2012 by 341,326 metric tons. In the iron area, the MINOSA Unit, which includes the Hercules, La Perla, and Pacific area deposits, reached a production of 3,573,000 metric tons of concentrate, and 171,000 metric tons of lump iron ore which were shipped to the AHMSA steelworks. That level of production represents a total increase, including concentrate and lump iron ore, of 353,522 metric tons. The CEMESA Unit, which operates an iron ore deposit in the city of Durango, registered 477,879 metric tons of concentrate. The total for 2013 surpassed that obtained in 2012 by 48,864 metric tons. The generation of construction aggregates was 539,941 metric tons. Meanwhile, the Real del Monte Unit completed the rehabilitation of the Loreto processing plant with cutting edge technology, for refining gold and silver, and reached a production of 208, 016 ounces of silver and 946 ounces of gold. 9 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 SALES Steel Sales (millions of metric tons) 2009 2010201120122013 2.7123.2063.2993.2303.514 A ccording to the information provided by the Iron and Steel National Chamber [Cámara Nacional de la Industria del Hierro y el Acero] (CANACERO), the apparent national consumption of steel products decreased by slightly less than 7% in 2013. Notwithstanding that fall in internal consumption, AHMSA increased its sales in the domestic, co-exportation and exportation markets, with the placement of 3 million 514 thousand metric tons of steel products. This amount exceeds the 3 million 230 thousand commercialized in 2012 by 8.8%. In volume, these sales are the highest historically achieved by the company, thus maintaining national leadership in the generation of flat products. In addition to the contraction in consumption, AHMSA faced a negative situation due to artificially low prices caused by unfair trade imports, primarily from Asia and Eastern Europe. 10 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 The company presented applications for re- During the period, Altos Hornos de México views before the Secretary of Economy (SE) increased its manufacturing of plate, hot for antidumping and/or elusion for cold- rolled coil, cold rolled coil, tinplate, tin-free rolled coil and plate in sheet and coil, ob- steel, and structural shapes, placed on the taining the first positive resolutions toward market fundamentally through distributors the end of 2013 and beginning of 2014, and industrial clients. with definite quotas in some of the cases, and preliminary ones in others. Furthermore, beginning in July of 2013, with the commissioning of the Plate Line and its As an important response of the Secre- Steckel Mill, AHMSA ex- tary of Economy in the face of the issues panded its product that the Mexican steel industry faces, and in the framework of the actions taken against unfair trade practices, an automatic import notification requirement took effect beginning in January of 2014. This instrument of public law makes it possible to prevent and avoid unfair trade practices. There are 113 tariff codes in the steelworks sector that were made subject to this mechanism. 11 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 catalogue with new dimensions, grades, and specifications, and included coiled plate as a line product. Through its subsidiary, Nacional de Acero (NASA), the company promoted on the market, a modular system for do-it-yourself housing construction called ACERHOGAR, based on a light, easy-to-assemble, economic steel structure that saves building time and is sustainable. Developed by professionals from AHMSA and NASA, thanks to its modular nature, the ACERHOGAR concept grows according to the needs of the user and offers an economical, safe option that is adaptable to the materials available in each region. of presentations in universities and professional associations to promote the use of steel in construction, in order to affirm the virtues of steel products among current generations of civil engineers and architects. In 2013, 46 courses and lectures were given As the result of a decision by Federal au- in 23 associations and universities, with an thorities, and to demonstrate the virtues of attendance of 2,350 people. the system, Nacional de Acero manufactured and installed 80 ACERHOGAR homes As far as sales of steam coal, Minera del for a like number of families in the moun- Norte (MINOSA), sold 5,686,593 metric tainous region of the State of Guerrero. tons in 2013. By comparison, this subsidiary sold 6,886,040 metric tons in 2012. The de- 12 In support of steel marketing, the Depart- crease of over one million metric tons was ment of Sales and Marketing maintained, due to a fall in demand by the Comisión for the fifth consecutive year, the program Federal de Electricidad (CFE). • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 INVESTMENTS • Steel D uring 2013, 144.8 million dollars were invested in the AHMSA steelworks, primarily in the areas of Pig Iron, Steel, Rolling, and execution of the programs for rehabilitation, scheduled maintenance, replacement of assets and normal improvements, as well as the development of ecology projects. It is worth mentioning the investment that made it possible to start up the new plate line with the Steckel Mill to produce sheet and coil, as well as the initial commissioning of the fourth continuous casting machine. Work continued on the installation of the Electric Arc Furnace and the Ladle Furnace, as part of the main equipment of the Fénix Project, at the same time as other developments related to the infrastructure to support the new equipment. As a supplement to the direct investments, in April, the French Company Air Liquide, a world leader in the generation of industrial gases, carried out the commissioning of Oxygen Plant 6, constructed on the basis of an agreement subscribed with AHMSA, within the facility of the steelworks. 13 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Continuous Casting Machine 4. Along these lines, in May a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Austrian industrial group Voestalpine, in order to ensure the supply of Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) required by the new Electric Arc Furnace. In addition, during the year projects were executed with a focus on optimizing the industrial processes, as well as investments in environmental projects on the entire productive chain, from mines to the steelworks plants. In April AHMSA presented recognitions to four companies, out of 400 evaluated, for having obtained in 2012 the highest score in the Contractors Evaluation System (SEC), geared toward measuring the level of performance in time and quality, of the works and services awarded by AHMSA to third parties and executed on projects in the company and its subsidiaries. Ladle Metallurgy. 14 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • Mining Investments were made in the various units of Minera del Norte (MINOSA) in the amount of 118.6 million dollars, primarily in order to ensure the complete present and future supply, mainly of iron and coal. At the MICARE Unit, 34.6 million dollars were applied, of which 25.8 million dollars were for the purchase of long wall equipment and 6.5 million for mining groundwork. In turn, at the MIMOSA Unit, 55.4 million dollars were invested, primarily in the acquisition of equipment for operations in open pit and underground deposits, as well as basic engineering, construction of accesses, exploration and conditioning of mines. Investments were made in the Hércules and La Perla Units in the amount of 12.7 million dollars. It is worthy of noting that the inves- 15 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 tment at Hércules is to increase production The CEMESA Unit made investments for 3.5 of 380 thousand metric tons annually on the million dollars and the Real del Monte Unit average, by separating the concentration invested 5.4 million dollars mainly in the processes by different minerals, as well as Loreto beneficiation plant. extending the underground mining in Tajo Teseo and replacing pipeline in the Ferroduct. Within the framework of the state visit made to Mexico by the Israeli President, At La Perla 3.2 million dollars were inves- Shimon Peres, on November 27, Minera del ted for the purchase of equipment that will Norte signed an agreement with the Israeli make it possible to increase production of firm Aqwise, for the construction of a waste iron concentrate. water treatment plant in its Cerro de Mercado Signing of the agreement for the construction of a water treatment plant at the CEMESA Unit, witnessed by Shimon Peres, of Israel, and Enrique Peña Nieto, of México. 16 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Unit in Durango. President Enrique Peña Nieto ties, in the framework of the company’s phi- witnessed the signing of the document. losophy of social responsibility. As new developments, Minera del Norte Through its subsidiary, Minera del Norte, in began to prepare the steam coal deposit April AHMSA subscribed an agreement with known as Dos Repúblicas, located near the the Chinese Company Xingxing Hanfang city of Eagle Pass, Texas, on the border with Minning Investment Co. Limited for the sup- Piedras Negras, Coahuila. Seven million do- ply of 10 million metric tons annually of iron llars were invested for this purpose. ore concentrates for 20 years, from the deposits that the company operates in various states of the country. With President Enrique Peña Nieto as a witness during a tour of Asia, the contract was signed by Alonso Ancira Elizondo, Executive Chairman of the Board of AHMSA, and Liu Mingzhong, Pre sident of Xingxing Hanfang Minning Investment. Open pit coal deposit at “Dos Repúblicas”, in Eagle Pass, Texas. This mine will be operated as an open pit, and according to projections, in its initial stage, holds 19.2 million metric tons of mineable deposits of steam coal. The project contemplates a total investment of 147.3 million dollars for this stage, and plans are to begin coal extraction in March, 2015. In addition to the strictly productive areas, investments were channeled to various activities for improvement of the environment and quality of life of the company’s personnel and the surrounding communi- 17 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS I n 2013, the consolidated annual revenue resulting from total net sales of AHMSA and Subsidiaries rose to 36,866 million pesos. This amount is lower than the 39,223 million pesos in 2012, reflecting the adverse market conditions resulting from the contraction of international demand, and the importation of large volumes of steel under unfair trade conditions, with artificially low prices. During the period, the accumulated EBITDA reached 162.5 million dollars (2,074 million pesos), a lower number as compared to 282.2 million dollars (3,697 million pesos) recorded in 2012. Operating loss was 888 million pesos, and the consolidated net loss for the year ascended to 2,582 million pesos, compared to an operating income of the 389 million pesos, and the consolidated net loss of 408 million pesos, recorded in 2012. Consolidated comprehensive net loss in 19% in selling and administrative expenses, 2013 was 2,762 million pesos, as com- when comparing 2013 with 2012. pared to 2012 in which the loss was 822 million pesos. During the period, 275.1 million dollars were invested in various steelworks and min- 18 In spite of those results, a positive impact ing projects. Part of these cash flows were was obtained, by achieving a reduction of allocated to Fénix Project, an investment • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 program supported by in-house financing and aimed at maximizing the Company’s efficiency and profitability. The main objective is to increase production by 40%, thus ensuring full long term viability of the liability restructuring plan. As of December 31, 2013, 1,390 million dollars has been invested directly in the project. For AHMSA and its Subsidiaries, having their own coal and iron deposits continues to be an important competitive advantage, by making possible a more flexible cost scale than other steelworks in the world, that face constant variations in prices of raw materials. 19 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CERTIFICATIONS A s an endorsement of its high level of competitiveness worldwide, the company maintained its AHMSA Management System (SAA), a cutting edge concept that integrates ISO-9001 in quality; ISO-14001 in environmental care; and OSHAS-18001 in health and safety. In this context, during 2013, the certification of international standards was renewed in the majority of its processes, and beginning in 2014, the international standard NR-480 certification was added for steel plate for use in naval applications. This certification programs reinforced the company to enter new market niches, in this case, to substitute the importation of plate destined for domestic shipyards, which represent an attractive market niche, due to the ship replacement program. Our subsidiaries, Nacional de Acero (NASA), the MICARE, MIMOSA, Hércules, La Perla and CEMESA de Minera del Norte Units, maintained their operations in compliance with the ISO-9001:2008 certification. Field visit for certification of the NR-480 international standard for Steel plate designed for naval applications. 20 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 For the fourth consecutive year the company obtained the “Silver Level” recognition as a Reliable Supplier for Caterpillar, subsequent to an audit of the hot rolling process, under requirements of the specific standard for that company, CAT MQ-11005. QUALITY AND NEW PRODUCTS D uring the year continued to improve the quality indexes in the steel plants, and metallurgical tests were run for the design of 11 new steels. Two of those steels were incorporated to our products catalog, with a potential for annual sales of over 200 thousand metric tons. Simultaneously, the supplier development program was maintained, with 94 projects concluded in 2013. 21 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 RECOGNITIONS A s a result of permanent programs and efforts in the areas of quality, training, human development, environment, and community relations, AHMSA and its companies received various recognitions during the year 2013. The members of the Work Group “Aleación” [Alloy] of the Monclova Unit of Nacional de Acero (NASA), obtained first place in the XIX National Team Work Forum 2013, with the participation of 34 teams from various States of Mexico. In recognition of their successful results, the AHMSA Center for Technological Liaison and Technology Management received a recognition from the Federal Government in the category of Trai ning and Employment, during the Fifth Edition of the Company-Liaison Award. This initiative was coordinated by the Federal Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) and the Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS). For its part, ANTAIR—AHMSA’s airline subsidiary—received the endorsement from Eurocopter de México and Turbomeca México to establish a strategic alliance and operate the first Ecureuil service center for helicopters in the northern region of the country, located at the Venustiano Carranza International Airport, of Frontera, Coahuila, adjacent to the city of Monclova. Since 2009 ANTAIR has owned its own maintenance workshop authorized by the General Civil Aviation Agency of Mexico (DGAC). 22 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY T hroughout the year, the program for support to neighboring communities was maintained, with the implementation of various activities for improvement of the quality of life, as well as recreational, cultural and sports events for the benefit of the workers and the rest of the population, through programs designed jointly with the authorities at various levels of government, as well as with community organizations. The consistent participation of the Cleaning Commission for the Central Region of the State of Coahuila, is worthy of special mention. This system collects urban waste and operates a landfill which serves the cities of Monclova, Castaños, Frontera, San Buenaventura and Nadadores in the State of Coahuila. 23 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Likewise, interaction was maintained with the Civil Protection systems of the various municipalities. In the area of education, the initiative of the MATT Foundation (Mexicans & Americans Thinking Together Foundation Inc.) stands out for having started the second stage of the “Yes al Inglés” (“Yes to English”) program, which issues a certificate validated by the Universities of Texas A&M San Atty. Alonso Ancira Elizondo at the beginning of the second stage of “Yes to English”. Antonio and Incarnate Word San Antonio, to incorporate 26,500 students at 76 campuses. In the area of culture, activities continued in the areas of influence of the company, with 130 presentations and the attendance of over 50 thousand people at various entertainment events, courses and expositions. Movie theatre hall at La Perla. Likewise, AHMSA and the civil organization of the Patronage of the Municipal Archive of Monclova, Coahuila completed work on the rescue of historic documents of the Municipal Archives of Nadadores and Sacramento. At the Hércules Unit, Minera del Norte launched operations at Radio Minera, XH-HCC at 97.3 FM, a radio broadcasting station for the service of the Rescue of municipal archives of Nadadores and Sacramento, Coahuila. community and surrounding regions, as part of the comprehensive life quality improvement program implemented 24 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 by the company. A swimming pool was reconditioned in order to improve the recreational options for the population of that semi-desert AVE FENIX region in northern Coahuila. At La Perla mine in the city of Camargo, Chihuahua, a movie theater with high level technology was inaugurated, and will also function as an audiovisual hall for local educational institutions. Coinciding with the inauguration of the Steckel Mill, a monumental structure representing the Phoenix bird was installed at the BALNEARIO area of the entrance to the company. This is a sculpture that is 15 meters tall and has a 25 meters wing-span, created by the native Coahuilan artist Rogelio Madero. The structure symbolizes the spirit with which technicians and operators of Altos Hornos de México got involved in Fénix Project in order to incorporate the production lines with new and advanced technologies that re-empower the productive strengths of the company. 25 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS F or Altos Hornos de México and its companies, environmental management, geared toward the mitigation of the impact of its operations and the improvement of the surroundings, has been maintained as a central element of the business philosophy, focused on achieving a totally sustainable industrial operation. In this regard, during 2013, in coordination with the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Mexican Accreditation Entity (EMA), the Second Seminar on Greenhouse Gas Effects was held for the purpose of creating awareness of the need for actions focused on controlling the effects of climate control. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA) recognized the commitment and the progress achieved by AHMSA as a participant in the Environmental Leadership for Competitiveness Program, in which it placed among the 10 Mexican businesses with the greatest engagement. 26 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 In turn, the MIMOSA Unit of Minera del Norte (MINOSA) received the recognition and endorsement from the United Nations Organization (ONU) to operate an incineration system burning methane gas extracted during operations, thus decreasing atmospheric emissions and generating a positive impact on global warming. Through this procedure, the MIMOSA Unit annually destroys 8.9 million cubic meters of methane, equivalent to 130 thousand metric tons annually of carbon dioxide, or the emissions of 115 thousand automobiles. At the same time, work continued on the regeneration of the flora and fauna, with a total of 35 thousand trees planted at the steelworks and mines, as well as in urban areas in various cities, and 4,200 head of deer and desert bighorn sheep were accounted for on the five ecological ranches. Among other activities, this program includes the reforestation, conservation and operation of the flora and fauna on company’s own ranches, the genetic improvement of cattle of small producers, and support of the urban wooded areas in the Central and Northern regions, as well as the Monclova City Zoo. 27 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 In the mined and reforested areas, over 25,000 native species such as mezquite, huisache, agave, pecan, blackbrush acacia, and Guatemalan fir, among others were obtained from the company’s own nurseries and planted. In this regard, the Environmental Agency of Coahuila (SEMA) and AHMSA signed an agreement in order to jointly strengthen the State Network of Plant Nurseries. This is a reforestation Project driven by the State Government. 28 Financial Section • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 2013 Operating Results compared to those of 2012 Sales Volume Steel Segment. The sales volume of steel products in 2013 was 3,514 thousand metric tons, an increase of 8.8% compared to the 3,230 thousand metric tons of steel products sold in 2012. The export sales volume increased 37.0%, from 390 thousand metric tons in 2012 to 534 thousand metric tons in 2013. Coal Segment. In 2013, AHMSA sold a volume of 5,687 thousand metric tons of steam coal, a decrease of 17.4% compared to the 6,886 thousand metric tons sold in 2012. Net Sales AHMSA’s total net sales in 2013 were Ps.36,866 million, a decrease of 6.01% compared to AHMSA’s total net sales of Ps.39,223 million in 2012. Steel Segment. Net sales of the steel segment (including other sales) decreased 5.01%, from Ps.34,672 million in 2012 to Ps.32,936 million in 2013, even though there was an increase in the volume of metric tons sold, the sales price had a significant decline. AHMSA’s average sales price per metric ton of steel products decreased 12.8%, from Ps.10,485 in 2012 to Ps.9,145 in 2013. Export sales represented 14.1% of the revenue from steel sales in 2013 (15.2% of the sales volume of steel products for that year) compared to 10.0% of revenue from AHMSA’s steel sales in 2012 (12.1% of the sales volume of steel products for that year). In 2013 and 2012, AHMSA reported other sales of Ps.802 million and Ps.805 million, respectively. Other sales in the steel segment were mainly of by-products of the coke and crude iron waste plants. Coal Segment. Steam coal sales were Ps.3,930 million during 2013 compared to Ps.4,551 million in 2012, a decrease of 13.6% due to lower sales volume. The steam coal´s price per tonne increased 4.5%, from Ps.660 in 2012 to Ps.690 in 2013. Cost of Sales, Depreciation, Gross Profit Cost of sales (excluding depreciation) increased slightly 0.1%, from Ps.32,162 million in 2012 to Ps.32,206 million in 2013, including a decrease in the cost of sales of the coal segment. As a net sales percentage, it increased from 82.0% in 2012 to 87.4% in 2013. Depreciation increased 2.9%, from Ps.3,011 million (7.7% of net sales) in 2012 to Ps.3,097 million (8.4% of net sales) in 2013. 31 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 AHMSA’s consolidated gross profit decreased 61.4%, from Ps.4,050 million in 2012 to Ps.1,563 million in 2013. Steel Segment. Cost of sales (excluding depreciation) for AHMSA’s steel segment increased 0.6%, from Ps.29,218 million in 2012 to Ps.29,395 million in 2013. The purchase of imported raw material increased. Energy costs increased 11.6% in 2013 compared to 2012. In 2012 it represented 17.8% of the steel segment net sales while in 2013 it represented 21.2%. The foregoing was mainly due to the increase in consumption and prices of natural gas. The depreciation charge in this segment increased 2.8%, from Ps.2,582 million (7.5% of the steel segment net sales) in 2012 to Ps.2,655 million (8.1% of the steel segment net sales) in 2013. Based on the aforementioned factors, AHMSA reported a gross profit in the steel segment of Ps.885 million (2.7% of the steel segment net sales) in 2013, compared to a gross profit of Ps.2,872 million (8.3% of the steel segment net sales) in 2012. Coal Segment. Cost of sales (excluding depreciation) of AHMSA’s coal segment decreased 13.9%, from Ps.3,267 million (71.8% of steam coal net sales) in 2012 to Ps.2,811 million (71.5% of steam coal net sales) in 2013. Furthermore, energy costs increased 3.1%, from Ps.572 million (12.6% of the coal segment net sales) in 2012 to Ps.590 million (15.0% of the coal segment net sales) in 2013, mainly due to the increase in the electric power and fuel consumption with respect to 2012. Labor costs decreased from Ps.858 million (18.8% of the coal segment net sales) in 2012 to Ps.795 million (20.2% of the coal segment net sales) in 2013. The depreciation charge in this segment increased 2.8%, from Ps.429 million (9.4% of the coal segment net sales) in 2012 to Ps.441 million (11.2% of the coal segment net sales) in 2013. AHMSA reported a gross profit in its steam coal segment of Ps.678 million (17.2% of the coal segment net sales) in 2013, compared to a gross profit of Ps.855 million (18.8% of the steam coal net sales) in 2012. Selling and Administrative Expenses Selling and administrative expenses represented 8.0% and 9.5% of AHMSA’s net sales in 2013 and 2012, respectively, a decrease of 19.1%, from Ps.3,668 million in 2012 compared to Ps.2,966 million in 2013. 32 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Steel Segment. AHMSA’s steel segment selling and administrative expenses decreased 21.1%, from Ps.3,540 million (10.2% of the steel segment net sales) in 2012 to Ps.2,794 million (8.5% of the steel segment net sales) in 2013. Coal Segment. AHMSA’s coal segment selling and administrative expenses decreased 4.4%, from Ps.180 million in 2012 (3.9% of the coal segment net sales) to Ps.172 million in 2013 (4.4% of the coal segment net sales). Operating Income In 2013, AHMSA’s operating (loss) income was Ps.(888) million ((2.4%) of net sales) compared to operating (loss) income of Ps.389 million in 2012 (1.0% of net sales). Steel Segment. Operating (loss) income for AHMSA’s steel segment was Ps.(1,441) million in 2013, compared to operating (loss) income of Ps.(669) million in 2012. Coal Segment. Operating (loss) income for AHMSA’s coal segment was Ps.553 million in 2013, compared to operating (loss) income of Ps.682 million in 2012. Financial Expense and Income Financial expense and income includes: (i) interest income from investments in cash and financial instruments (ii) interest paid for financing and financial instruments, and (iii) exchange gains or losses related to financial monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency. Interest income decreased from Ps.191 million in 2012 to Ps.72 million in 2013, mainly due to a decrease on investments in cash equivalents. Interest expense recorded a slight increase from Ps.726 million in 2012 to Ps.734 million in 2013. The Company held in 2013 and 2012 a net financial monetary liability position in foreign currency. During 2012, the Mexican peso was appreciated compared to the U.S. dollar, resulting in a net financial exchange gain of Ps.11 million; on the contrary in 2013 the Mexican peso was depreciated compared to the U.S. dollar, resulting in a net loss of Ps.164 million. During 2012, the Company obtained a gain of Ps.13 million from the valuation effect of derivative financial instruments. 33 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Based on these factors, the total amount of financial expense and income, including exchange fluctuations, resulted in losses in 2013 and 2012 of Ps.826 million and Ps.511 million, respectively. Income Taxes AHMSA recorded a loss before income taxes of Ps.1,700 million and Ps.82 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Taxes for Mexican companies in 2013 and 2012 are based on their profits and cash flows. Income Tax “(ISR)” is computed taking into consideration the taxable and deductible effects of inflation and the rate was 30%. In 2014, a new Special Tax on Mining “(DESM)” is added to the holders of mining concessions, which can be determined by applying the rate of 7.5% on the difference from reducing certain deductions from taxable income for ISR purposes. DESM is deductible for ISR purposes; therefore, the net effect is the deferred tax recorded as of December 31, 2013, which was 5.25%. Beginning on January 1, 2014, the Business Flat Tax “(IETU)” was abrogated; therefore, up to December 31, 2013, this tax was incurred both on revenues and deductions and certain tax credits based on cash flows from each year. The respective rate was 17.5%. In 2008, the Asset Tax Law was repealed; however, under certain circumstances, the Tax on Assets “(IMPAC)” paid in the ten years prior to the year in which ISR is paid, may be recovered, according to the terms of the law. The current income tax is the greater of ISR and IETU up to 2013. In 2013 and 2012, AHMSA reported current ISR of Ps.230 million and Ps.617 million, respectively. AHMSA recorded a provision for deferred ISR expense of Ps.217 million in 2013, compared to a benefit of Ps.280 million in 2012. In 2013, the Company recorded a provision for deferred DESM expense of Ps.690 million. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a tax provision for not accumulating inflation gains during 2000 to 2003 related to liabilities in the Suspension of Payments. In 2013, some favourable judgments on lawsuits brought for this concept were obtained; therefore, the provision of Ps.338 was written off, including surcharges and restatements of Ps.115, generating a gain of Ps.223 million because of that cancellation. 34 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 In Mexico, ISR is calculated individually for AHMSA and each one of its subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2013, AHMSA, as an individual Company, has tax loss carryforwards of Ps.390 million. Consolidated Net Loss AHMSA recorded a consolidated net loss of Ps.2,582 million and Ps.408 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Consolidated Comprehensive Net Loss AHMSA recorded a consolidated comprehensive net loss of Ps.2,762 million and Ps.822 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. 35 Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V. and Subsidiaries (A Subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S. A. de C. V.) Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and Independent Auditors’ Report Dated March 21, 2014 37 Galaz, Yamazaki, Ruiz Urquiza, S.C. San Buenaventura 505 Colonia Los Pinos 25720, Monclova, Coah. México Independent Auditors’ Report to the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V. Tel: +52 (866) 635 0075 Fax: +52 (866) 635 1761 www.deloitte.com/mx We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V. and its subsidiaries (the Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results, statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal controls as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with the ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Member of Deloitte Touche Thomatsu 38 Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Altos Hornos de México, S. A. B. de C. V. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and their financial performance and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Other Matters As mentioned in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on May 25, 1999, the Company obtained a suspension of payments sentence from the judicial authorities, which as of the date of the accompanying consolidated financial statements is still in the process of a resolution and has caused significant economic effects. To solve the situation of the suspension of payments, the majority of the creditors have to accept a preventive payment agreement, which has not occurred. The Company depends on the satisfactory result of such situation to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include those adjustments related to the assets valuation and classification or the liability classification and determination that may be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated into English for the convenience of readers. Galaz, Yamazaki, Ruiz Urquiza, S. C. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited C. P. C. Daniel Castellanos Cárdenas March 21, 2014 39 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (Millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.)) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents.............................................................................. Financial instruments....................................................................................... Trade accounts receivable, net........................................................................ Due from related parties, net............................................................................ Other accounts receivable, net........................................................................ Inventories........................................................................................................ Prepaid expenses............................................................................................ Available-for-sale assets.................................................................................. Total current assets....................................................................................... Non-current: Due from related parties, net............................................................................ Other long-term receivables............................................................................. Guaranty deposits............................................................................................ Investments in shares of associates and joint ventures................................... Property, plant and equipment, net.................................................................. Intangible assets, net....................................................................................... Other assets, net.............................................................................................. Total non-current assets................................................................................ Total assets................................................................................................... Notes 8 9 10 25 11 12 2013 Ps. 16 25 11 13 14 15 16 Ps. 2012 800 Ps. 81 1,746 150 902 7,115 113 2,228 13,135 1,798 130 2,002 504 726 7,302 165 12,627 179 185 698 112 43,871 4,091 946 50,082 63,217 Ps. 156 157 570 117 42,298 4,333 2,280 49,911 62,538 13,488 Ps. 552 1,935 3,857 729 212 3,471 24,244 13,488 552 1,361 3,912 476 156 4,065 24,010 2,434 117 7,221 7,255 17,027 951 229 6,642 6,831 14,653 41,271 38,663 6,129 521 18,304 (2,569) (753) 21,632 314 6,129 18,707 (403) (573) 23,860 15 21,946 23,875 63,217 Ps. 62,538 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Financing debt in suspension of payments...................................................... Interest payable in suspension of payments.................................................... Financing debt……………………………………………………………………… Due to suppliers............................................................................................... Taxes payable.................................................................................................. Due to related parties....................................................................................... Other payables and provisions......................................................................... Total current liabilities.................................................................................... Non-current liabilities: Financing debt……………………………………………………………………… Other payables and provisions……………....................................................... Employee retirement obligations...................................................................... Deferred income taxes..................................................................................... Total non-current liabilities............................................................................. 17 Ps. 17 25 18 17 18 19 20 Total liabilities................................................................................................ Commitments and contingencies………………………………………………… Stockholders' equity: Capital stock..................................................................................................... Additional capital contribution.......................................................................... Retained earnings from prior years.................................................................. Loss for the year.............................................................................................. Other comprehensive income items................................................................. Controlling interest......................................................................................... Noncontrolling interest…………………………………………………………… 32 22 23 Total stockholders' equity.............................................................................. Total liabilities and stockholders' equity......................................................... Ps. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 40 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE RESULTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (Millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.), except per share data) Notes Net sales........................................................................................................ 26 2013 Ps. Cost of sales.................................................................................................. Depreciation................................................................................................... Gross profit............................................................................................… Selling and administrative expenses.............................................................. Other income, net……………………………………………………………….… 27 Operating (loss) income.......................................................................... 2012 36,866 Ps. 39,223 32,206 3,097 32,162 3,011 1,563 4,050 2,966 3,668 (515) (7) (888) 389 Interest expense............................................................................................ Interest income.............................................................................................. Foreign exchange loss (gain), net…….......................................................... Income on derivative financial instruments.................................................... 28 28 734 (72) 164 826 726 (191) (11) (13) 511 Equity in income of associates and joint ventures......................................... 13 (14) (40) (1,700) (82) 882 326 (2,582) (408) (1) (34) (90) (3) (145) (180) (321) (414) Loss before income taxes…………………………………………………… Income taxes expense................................................................................... 20 Consolidated net loss for the year........................................................... OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET OF INCOME TAX: Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Translation effects of foreign subsidiaries…………………………………… Valuation of financial instruments……………………………………………… Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Actuarial losses of employee benefits from termination and retirement…… 23 Consolidated comprehensive net loss..................................................... Ps. (2,762) Ps. (822) Distribution of consolidated comprehensive net loss for the year: Controlling interest.................................................................................. Noncontrolling interest............................................................................ Ps. Ps. Ps. (2,749) (13) (2,762) Ps. (817) (5) (822) Ps. (7.68) Ps. (2.28) Basic loss per share.....………………………………………………………… Weighted average shares outstanding (000's).............................................. 357,873 357,873 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 41 42 - Noncontrolling interest withdrawal Ps. Ps. Ps. 6,129 - - - 6,129 - - 6,129 Capital Stock Ps. Ps. Ps. 0 521 - - 521 - - - Additional Capital Contribution Ps. Ps. Ps. 15,735 - (2,569) - 18,304 - (403) 18,707 Retained Earnings Ps. Ps. Ps. (753) - (180) - (573) - (414) (159) Other Comprehensive Items The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 357,872,502 - Comprehensive loss Balances as of December 31, 2013 - Additional capital contribution for transfer of net assets between entities under common control 357,872,502 - Noncontrolling interest contribution Balances as of December 31, 2012 - 357,872,502 Comprehensive loss Balances as of December 31, 2011 Shares Outstanding ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (Millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.), except for shares outstanding) Ps. Ps. Ps. 21,632 - (2,749) 521 23,860 - (817) 24,677 Total Controlling Interest Ps. Ps. Ps. 20 (5) 314 (3) (13) 315 15.00 - Noncontrolling Interest Ps. Ps. Ps. 21,946 (3) (2,762) 836 23,875 20 (822) 24,677 Total Stockholders' Equity • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (Millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.)) Operating activities: Resources generated by operations: Loss before income taxes................................................................................................................ Ps. Items related to investing activities: Depreciation and amortization...................................................................................................... Equity in income of associated and joint ventures....................................................................... (Gain) loss on sales of property, plant and equipment, net.......................................................... Other allowance………………………………………….................................................................. Interest income............................................................................................................................. Items related to financing activities: Market value of derivative financial instruments........................................................................... Interest expense........................................................................................................................... 2013 2012 (1,700) Ps. (82) 3,622 (14) (11) (503) (72) 3,604 (40) 36 41 (191) 734 2,056 (13) 726 4,081 (5) 255 434 85 206 52 374 755 (37) 373 57 134 (88) 315 (50) (219) 411 43 (220) 270 (19) 39 395 1,015 120 3 (355) (85) 31 810 (1,035) (31) 166 2,579 Net cash flow from operating activities................................................................................ 2,866 6,660 Investing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment.................................................................................. Cash provided by sales of property, plant and equipment........................……….…..….............. Acquisition of subsidiary........................……….…..………………................................................ Dividend from associated companies........................……….…..….............................................. Investment in shares of associated companies……………………………………………………… Guaranty deposits...............…...................................................................................................... Interest received........................................................................................................................... Other assets, net…...................................................................................................................... Intangible assets, net…................................................................................................................ (3,078) 57 (701) 30 (11) (128) 11 48 (281) (4,426) 12 30 (5) (58) 9 (490) (557) Net cash flow used in investing activities............................................................................. (4,053) (5,485) Financing activities: Financing debt.............................................................................................................................. Financial debt paid....................................................................................................................... Noncontrolling interest (withdrawal) contribution.......................................................................... Interest paid.................................................................................................................................. 1,174 (661) (3) (347) 302 (458) 20 (161) Net cash flow used in financing activities............................................................................. 163 (297) (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents.............................................................. (1,024) 878 Adjustments to cash flow due to exchange rate fluctuations........................................................ 26 (207) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of year......................................................................................................................... 1,798 1,127 (Increase) decrease in: Financial instruments for trading purposes.................................................................................. Trade accounts receivable, net.......................................................................….......................... Due from related parties, net........................................................................................................ Other short and long term accounts receivable, net..................................................................... Inventories, net............................................................................................................................. Prepaid expenses......................................................................................................................... Increase (decrease) in: Due to suppliers........................................................................................................................... Taxes payable.............................................................................................................................. Due to related parties..................…............................................................................................. Other payables and provisions..................................................................................................... Advances from customers............................................................................................................ Provision for employee retirement obligations, net...................................................................... Other long-term payables............................................................................................................. Cash flow (used) in operating activities Income tax paid............................................................................................................................ Interest expenses paid................................................................................................................. Interest income received.............................................................................................................. End of year................................................................................................................................... Ps. 800 Ps. 1,798 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 43 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTESTO TOCONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATEDFINANCIAL FINANCIALSTATEMENTS STATEMENTS NOTES ASOF OFDECEMBER DECEMBER31, 31,2013 2013AND AND2012 2012 AS millionsofofMexican Mexicanpesos pesos(Ps.) (Ps.)and andmillions millionsofofU.S. U.S.dollars dollars(US$)) (US$)) (In(Inmillions Note1.1. Note Natureofofbusiness business Nature AltosHornos HornosdedeMéxico, México,S.A.B. S.A.B.dedeC.V. C.V.(AHMSA) (AHMSA)and andsubsidiaries’ subsidiaries’(collectively (collectivelythe the“Company”) “Company”)is isa a Altos Mexicancompany companyand andsubsidiary subsidiaryofofGrupo GrupoAcerero Acererodel delNorte, Norte,S.A. S.A.dedeC.V. C.V.(“GAN”) (“GAN”)and andisisa apublicly publiclytraded traded Mexican variablecapital capitalcorporation corporationlisted listedononthe theBolsa BolsaMexicana MexicanadedeValores, Valores,S.A.B. S.A.B.dedeC.V. C.V.(“BMV”, (“BMV”,the theMexican Mexican variable StockExchange). Exchange).The Themain mainactivity activityisisthe theproduction productionand andsale saleofofflat flatsteel steelproducts productsand andstructural structuralsections. sections. Stock AHMSA’saddress addressis isProlongación ProlongaciónJuárez JuárezS/N, S/N,Monclova, Monclova,Coahuila. Coahuila. AHMSA’s Note2.2. Note Suspensionofofpayments paymentsand anddebt debtrestructuring restructuring Suspension SuspensionofofPayments Payments a)a) Suspension 1999,both boththe theadverse adversesituation situationaffecting affectingthe theworld worldsteel steelindustry industrycombined combinedwith withthe theCompany’s Company’shigh high InIn1999, indebtednessofofapproximately approximatelyUS$1,900 US$1,900(the (the“DEBT”) “DEBT”)resulted resultedininthe theCompany’s Company’snoncompliance noncompliancewith with indebtedness certainfinancial financialcovenants; covenants;therefore thereforeononApril April26, 26,1999, 1999,the theCompany Companybegan begana aprocess processtotorenegotiate renegotiatewith withitsits certain creditorsand andrestructure restructurethe thedebt debtaccording accordingtotoitsitspayment paymentcapacity. capacity. AsAssuch, such,the theCompany Companysuspended suspended creditors payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declarationofofsuspension suspensionofofpayments paymentsstatus status(“Suspension (“SuspensionofofPayments”), Payments”),which whichwas wasgranted grantedononMay May25, 25, declaration 1999bybythe theFirst FirstJudge Judgeofofthe theFirst FirstInstance InstanceCourt CourtininMonclova, Monclova,Coahuila Coahuila(the (the“COURT”). “COURT”).The TheSuspension Suspensionofof 1999 Paymentsrepresents representsananevent eventofofdefault defaultunder underseveral severalofofthe theCompany’s Company’sDEBT DEBTagreements. agreements. Payments TheSuspension SuspensionofofPayments Paymentsprimarily primarilyresulted resultedininthe thefollowing: following: The liabilitieswere weredeclared declareddue dueand andpayable payableasasofofMay May25, 25,1999; 1999;therefore, therefore,asasofofDecember December31, 31,2013 2013 I. I. AllAllliabilities and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. foreigncurrency currencydenominated denominatedliabilities liabilitiesexisting existingatatthe thetime timewere wereconverted convertedinto intoMexican Mexicanpesos pesosatatthe the II.II. AllAllforeign exchangerate rateinineffect effectasasofofMay May25, 25,1999 1999(see (seeNote Note24). 24). exchange Creditorsare areprohibited prohibitedfrom fromtaking takingany anyaction actiontotocollect collectdebts debtsarising arisingfrom fromtransactions transactionsprior priortotothe the III.III. Creditors SuspensionofofPayments. Payments. Suspension lawsuitsfiled filedforforthe thecollection collectionofofany anymonetary monetaryobligations obligationswere weresuspended, suspended,except exceptforfortax tax IV.IV. AllAlllawsuits obligationsand andlabor laborobligations. obligations.Secured Secureddebt debt(in(inthe thecase casethat thatsuch suchdebt debtwas wasrecognized recognizedbybythe the obligations COURT)continues continuesaccruing accruinginterest interestuntil untilthe thevalue valueofofthe thesecurity securityinterest interestisisreached. reached. COURT) V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s managementretained retained V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management administrativecontrol controland andcontinued continuedoperations operationsininthe theordinary ordinarycourse courseofofbusiness businessunder underthe thetrustee’s trustee’s administrative supervision. supervision. Theconvertible convertiblenote noteholders holderslost losttheir theirright righttotoexchange exchangetheir theirnotes notesforforAHMSA’s AHMSA’scapital capitalstock. stock. VI.VI. The VII.Debt Debtagreements agreementsnot notguaranteed guaranteedbybymortgages mortgagesand/or and/orpledges pledgesceased ceasedtotoaccrue accrueinterest interestfrom fromthe thedate date VII. theSuspension SuspensionofofPayments. Payments. ofofthe VIII.During During2013 2013and and2012, 2012,the theCompany Companymade madedisbursements disbursementsforfordebt debtrestructuring restructuringand andSuspension Suspensionofof VIII. Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations andother othercomprehensive comprehensiveresults. results.The Thecumulative cumulativeamount amountrelated relatedtotothese theseexpenses expensesasasofofDecember December and 31,2013 2013was wasPs.2,807 Ps.2,807(nominal (nominalvalue). value). 31, AHMSA’sstock stockwas wassuspended suspendedfrom fromtrading tradingononthe theBMV BMVand andthe theCompany’s Company’sAmerican AmericanDepositary Depositary IX.IX. AHMSA’s Receipts(“ADR’s”) (“ADR’s”)were weredelisted delistedfrom fromthe theNew NewYork YorkStock StockExchange. Exchange. Receipts AHMSAhas hasproposed proposeda apreventive preventivepayment paymentagreement, agreement,which whichhas hastotobebeapproved approvedbybymost mostofofitsitscreditors creditors AHMSA with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA couldbebe with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 11 44 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTES AS TO OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The effects in the consolidated financial statements that may arise due to the final negotiations with creditors are unknown. Note 1. Nature of business b) Restructuring plan of the DEBT Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded On November 2011, AHMSA service agreement with Barclays continue variable capital 1, corporation listed signed on the a Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B.Capital de C.V.(“Barclays”) (“BMV”, thetoMexican the debt restructuring negotiations with its creditors. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. AHMSA and most of its creditors reached a base understanding to proceed to document its debt in order to request from the related court the corresponding settlement, from three years, of 100 per cent of the debts under established by the Suspension of Payments Law which AHMSA invoked. Such Note 2. the terms Suspension of payments and debt restructuring understanding will be legalized through a legal agreement that will be filed with the authorities as soon as the documentation has been gathered by most of the creditors. AHMSA and its creditors are actively a)related Suspension of Payments working on this purpose. In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high AHMSA continues to allocate its cash flows Project Fénix, an in investment programnoncompliance supported withwith own indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (theto “DEBT”) resulted the Company’s financing and aimed to maximize the Company’s efficiency and profitability with an increase of 40% of its certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its production (see Note 3a)),the which the to fullits long-term of theAsliability plan. creditors and restructure debtensures according paymentviability capacity. such, restructuring the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the The Company’s ability continue as a and goingvarious concernsubsidiaries will depend(see on whether Company, on May 24, to1999, AHMSA Note 3 the c)) Company requestedsuccessfully a judicial completes the DEBT restructuring process and resolves the issues related to the Suspension declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted of on Payments May 25, mentioned thisJudge note. of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of 1999 by the in First Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Note 3. Other eventsprimarily resulted in the following: The Suspension of Payments Investment the Fénix Project I.a) All liabilitiesinwere declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. the currency Board ofdenominated Directors approved investment in the Project, objective II.In 2006, All foreign liabilitiesthe existing at the time wereFénix converted into whose Mexican pesos atistheto materialize the maximum potential of the mining and steel making industry chain through the renovation exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). and/or acquisition of equipment and systems to allow increasing the liquid steel production capacity by III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the approximately 40%, to reach 4.75 million tons a year. The estimated total investment in this project will be Suspension of Payments. approximately Decemberof31, 2013, US$1,390 has been invested and there are additional IV. All lawsuitsUS$1,500. filed for As theofcollection any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax commitments US$43. obligationsofand labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. the project’s primary by equipment, there is a blast operations. furnace designed by the Company, an electric arc V.Among A trustee was appointed the COURT to supervise The Company’s management retained furnace, a ladle metallurgy, a continuous caster machine, a plate mill, and an oxygen plant. Similarly, administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s different facilities will be upgraded or modernized to increase their capacity, and new iron and coal ore mines supervision. will be developed supplement the their current in order their to ensure raw material supply that the steel VI. The convertibletonote holders lost rightones, to exchange notes the for AHMSA’s capital stock. plant will require. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. Since 2007,2013 the Company competitive awarded for twodebt agreements to the German company VIII. During and 2012,through the Company madebidding disbursements restructuring and Suspension of Siemens VAI mainly for an aggregate of €$241 million fees, Euroswhich to acquire the primary steeland making machinery for this Payment for professional advisory amounted to Ps.115 Ps.303, respectively, project. as a result of a and tender, ICA Fluor Daniel, S. deinR.L. de C.V. was awarded an of agreement for and Similarly, were recorded in selling administrative expenses the consolidated statements operations the construction work required to install the new equipment, whose value is approximately US$505. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). To date, the following equipment has from commenced (i) and in 2011, the new furnace with aDepositary capacity of IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended trading operations: on the BMV the Company’s American 1.5 Receipts million tonnes per year commenced operations, and (ii) in 2013, the steckel plate mill with capacity to (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. generate one million tonnes of spread or rolled steel plate on an annual basis, as well as a plant of oxygen with a capacity of 1,600 of oxygen peragreement, day, commenced AHMSA has proposed a tonnes preventive payment which operations. has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be The Company estimated that the other equipments that conforms to the Phoenix project will commence declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. operations in the second half of 2014. 1 2 45 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) b) Acquisition of Agro Nitrogenados Note 1. Nature of business On November 30, 2013, through its subsidiary Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. ("MINOSA"), 81% of the shares Agro Nitrogenados, S.A. dedeC.V. ("AGROS") through the capitalization of liabilities Altos of Hornos de México, S.A.B. C.V. (AHMSA)was andcompleted subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a charged to AGROS and in favor of MINOSA (see Note 25). AGRO is a Mexican company engaged the Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publiclyintraded production, distribution and sale petrochemical products whichtheinMexican 2013 variable capital corporation listedofonfertilizers the Bolsaand Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B.(explosives), de C.V. (“BMV”, concluded its process of Bankruptcy in which it was involved since 2009; currently, it is in the final process of Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. ending the Strike that the workers began in 1999, having paid termination to said workers who were on strike AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. in 2013. AsNote this 2. is a transaction between companiesand under common control, the difference between the carrying Suspension of payments debt restructuring amount of the equity interest acquired in AGROS and the acquisition cost was directly recognized in the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity as additional contributed capital of Ps.521. a) Suspension of Payments On AGROS entered intothe with Pro-Agroindustria, S.A. de C.V. (PEMEX' affiliated In December 1999, both 20, the 2013, adverse situation affecting world steel industry combined with the Company’s high company) an asset buy-sell agreement subject to certain conditions precedent, where AGROS sells its indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with industrial plant located in the Laguna deon Pajaritos, Veracruz, ataUS$275 dollars. with its certain financial covenants; therefore April 26,Coatzacoalcos, 1999, the Company began processmillion to renegotiate creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended c)payments Lifting ofofthe of Payments theSuspension principal and interest oninallthe its subsidiaries debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial The subsidiaries that suspended payments, all currently merged MINOSA,which are now of such declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of with Payments”), wasout granted onprocess May 25, since 2008, and as of December 31, 2012, most of the debts which payments had been suspended haveof 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension already been paid, except those where the creditor has not demanded payment. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. AsThe of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the balance payable for this concept is Ps.6. As of Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: December 31, 2012, the balance was Ps.50. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 In the and agreement with creditors, a three-year term is as setaforth for liability. the payment thereof, and that MINOSA's 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported current assets guarantee the liabilities for the Suspension of Payments by these has pesos concluded II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time werecompanies; converted this into term Mexican at the and allexchange creditors rate that in appeared were paid without any controversy. In the opinion of the Company's legal effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). advisors, this agreement was performed, claim could arise the outstanding amountprior of Ps.6, III. Creditors are prohibited from takingand any any action to collect debtsfor arising from transactions to the which has been reserved by the Company for this purpose. Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax d) Foreign investments obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. AHMSA Israel V. A Steel trustee was LTD appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s This subsidiary located in Israel, has invested in certain projects, primarily in Arava Mines, LTD (100% supervision. ownership) dedicated to the exploration of right a copper mine and Aqwise Water Technologies, LTD (50.1% VI. The convertible note holders lost their to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. ownership) dedicated to the development of a residual water treatment technology. As of December VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the 31, date 2013 and 2012, AHMSA of has accumulated advanced funds of US$182 and US$154, respectively, to these of the Suspension Payments. subsidiaries, the2012, copper preparation exploration resources. VIII. Duringmainly 2013 in and themine Company madeand disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Mexicans Americans Trading Together, Inc (“MATT Biz”) and&were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Subsidiary in thewas United States of America (“USA”) to allow for greater strategic presence in the media for 31, 2013 Ps.2,807 (nominal value). the group. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, MATT incurred US$32 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on Biz the has BMV and theaccumulated Company’s expenses American ofDepositary and US$27, respectively, arising from the support of a non -profit company dedicated to encouraging the Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Mexican and American bicultural community to understand and resolve the main problems between the two nations, activity that is consistent with the group’s international presence AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has tostrategy. be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 46 3 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Additionally, this subsidiary has invested US$17.5 in shares of MeetMe, Inc. (“MeetMe”), a public company in the of one of the largest bicultural Hispanic community Internet sites. This investment was Note 1. USA, owner Nature of business classified as an available for sale equity security and as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 the market value is US$5.6 and US$9.8, respectively (seeC.V. Note(AHMSA) 9). Also, in January 2008, MATT Biz contributed a loan of US$5 Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a to MeetMe convertible to notes (warrants) at an exercise price of US$2.75 dollar per share that matured Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly tradedin 2016. During first quarter of on 2013, loan was settled by MeetMe; therefore, warrants were not variable capital the corporation listed the the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. the (“BMV”, the Mexican exercised. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. As of December 31, 2013, through this same subsidiary, US$7.4 has been invested in Boom Financial, Inc. (“Boom”) (formerly m-Via Inc.), which is engaged in sending money through cell phones. Such investment is recorded the equity method, whichand as of December 31, 2013 is US$0.5. Note 2. through Suspension of payments debt restructuring a) Suspension of Payments Note 4. Basis of presentation In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high a) New and revised International Financial (the Reporting Standards indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 “DEBT”) resulted(“IFRS”) in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its In May 2011, the International Accounting Boardcapacity. (IASB) issued a package of five standards on creditors and restructure the debt accordingStandards to its payment As such, the Company suspended consolidation that are mandatorily effective for an accounting period that begins on or after January 1, 2013. payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial The new standards are: of joint arrangements, associates and disclosures was comprising IFRS25, 10 declaration of suspension payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), whichissued was granted on May Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Entities, IFRS 13 Fair Measurement, 19 of (asthe revised in 2011) Employee Benefits, IAS 27 (as Payments represents an Value event of default under IAS several Company’s DEBT agreements. revised in 2011) Separate Financial Statements, IAS 28 (as revised in 2011) Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and IFRIC 20primarily Strippingresulted Costs ininthe The Suspension of Payments theProduction following: Phase of a Surface Mine. Subsequent to the issue of these standards, amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 were issued to clarify certain guidance the first-time application I.transitional All liabilities were on declared due and payable of asthe of standards. May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. AHMSA and alldenominated its subsidiaries ("the Company") applied theseconverted new standards having pesos no significant II.In 2013, All foreign currency liabilities existing at the time were into Mexican at the effects on the consolidated financial statements, except for the reclassification of cost of sales and exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). administration andprohibited sale expenses to financial expenses, of the financial the liability prior for benefits, III. Creditors are from taking any action to collect debts arisingcost fromoftransactions to the termination and retirement of Ps.323 and Ps.52, respectively. Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax b) Basis of preparation obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. financial statements havetobeen prepared on the The historical cost basis except for certain V.TheAconsolidated trustee was appointed by the COURT supervise operations. Company’s management retained financial instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values at the end of each reporting administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s period, as explained in the accounting policies below. supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Historical cost is generally based onby themortgages fair valueand/or of thepledges consideration in exchange for goods and VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed ceasedgiven to accrue interest from the date services. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for selling an asset or be paid for of the Suspension of Payments. transferring a liability in anthe orderly transaction between market participants at theand valuation date. ofIn VIII. During 2013 and 2012, Company made disbursements for debt restructuring Suspension estimating themainly fair value of an asset or a liability, thewhich Company takes to intoPs.115 account thePs.303, characteristics of the Payment for professional advisory fees, amounted and respectively, asset or liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operationsor liability the measurement date. and atother comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). c) Basis of consolidation IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of AHMSA and those of its subsidiaries where it holds control as of December 31, 2013 andhas 2012 andapproved for the years thenofended. Control AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which to be by most its creditors is achieved where a) hasrecognized power overbythe b) is orthat hasAHMSA rights, tocould variable with the right to vote the as aCompany: final agreement theinvestee, judge, with theexposed, possibility be returns from its involvement withreject the investee, and c) has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. declared bankrupt if the creditors such plan. 1 4 47 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS ALTOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES NOTES NOTESTO TOCONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATEDFINANCIAL FINANCIALSTATEMENTS STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there to one or of the three elements of control listed above. Noteare 1. changesNature of more business When thanS.A.B. a majority of the(AHMSA) voting rights an investee,(collectively it has power the investee AltosAHMSA Hornos has de less México, de C.V. and ofsubsidiaries’ theover “Company”) is a when the voting rights sufficient to giveAcerero it the practical ability the relevant the Mexican company andare subsidiary of Grupo del Norte, S.A. to de direct C.V. (“GAN”) and isactivities a publiclyoftraded investee AHMSA listed considers allBolsa relevant facts and circumstances whether or not variableunilaterally. capital corporation on the Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B.indeassessing C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican AHMSA’s voting rights an activity investeeis are sufficient toand give it power, including: a) the of AHMSA’s Stock Exchange). The in main the production sale of flat steel products and size structural sections. holding of voting rights relative to theJuárez size and holdings of the other vote holders; b) potential AHMSA’s address is Prolongación S/N,dispersion Monclova,ofCoahuila. voting rights held by AHMSA, other vote holders or other parties; c) rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and d) any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that AHMSA has, or does not have, to directofthe relevant and activities the time that decisions need to be made, including Notethe 2. current ability Suspension payments debt at restructuring voting patterns at previous shareholders’ meetings. a) Suspension of Payments AHMSA's significant subsidiaries and associated companies are as follows: In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Subsidiaries: indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors MINOSAand which, through the its mines, conducts the following activities in itsAs different restructure debt according to its payment capacity. such, divisions: the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the - Mining ofoniron ore 24, used1999, by AHMSA in the of steel products. Company, May AHMSA andproduction various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, - Mining metallurgical that Instance is used byCourt AHMSA in its steelCoahuila process.(the “COURT”). The Suspension of 1999 by theofFirst Judge of coal the First in Monclova, Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. - Mining of steam coal used by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“Mexican Federal Power orPayments “CFE”) to produce its following: thermoelectric plants. TheCommission” Suspension of primarily electricity resulted ininthe I. Nacional de Acero, de C.V. whose is the partial as distribution and 31, sale2013 of All liabilities were S.A. declared due (“NASA”) and payable as ofmain Mayactivity 25, 1999; therefore, of December AHMSA’s steelthe products domesticismarket. and 2012, balanceinofthe Ps.14,951 reported as a current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange effect as of May 25, 1999 Note(“RDM”) 24). and Compañía Minera el Baztán, S.A. de Compañía de rate Realindel Monte y Pachuca, S.A. (see de C.V. III.C.V., Creditors are prohibited from takingisany to collect debts arising prior to the (“BAZTAN”) whose main activity the action exploration and exploitation of from gold transactions and silver, and copper Suspension of Payments. deposits, respectively. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligationsownership and laborin obligations. Secured the case that such debt was recognized by the The Company’s MINOSA, NASA, RDMdebt and(in BAZTAN is 100%. COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. V. venture: A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained Joint administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. Línea Coahuila-Durango, S.A. de C.V. (“LCD”) is a railroad company and a 50% joint venture with VI. The convertible to exchange their notes for AHMSA’scoal capital stock. Industrias Peñoles, note S.A. holders de C.V.lost Itstheir mainright activity is the transport of metallurgical to AHMSA’s steel VII. Debt agreements producing facilities. not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. During intercompany 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of AllVIII. significant balances and transactions have been eliminated. Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were investment recorded ininselling administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations The Company’s LCD isand accounted for by the equity method, because it is a joint venture. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Income31,and expenses of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspendedand from trading on the BMV and from the Company’s Depositary consolidated statements of operations other comprehensive results the effectiveAmerican date of acquisition (“ADR’s”) were delisted as from the New York Stock Exchange. and upReceipts to the effective date of disposal, appropriate. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 48 5 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The condensed balance sheet to the date of AGROS incorporation, subsidiary acquired during 2013, is as follow: Note 1. Nature of business Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ 2013 (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Available-for-sale 2,228 Ps. S.A.B. variable capital corporation listed onassets the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican current assets 118 and structural sections. Stock Exchange). Other The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products AHMSA’s addressDeferred is Prolongación income Juárez taxes S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. 419 2,765 Total assets Ps. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Total liabilities Ps. 1,141 a) Suspension of Payments Stockholders' equity 1,624 liabilities and stockholders' 2,765 with the Company’s high Ps. In 1999, both the Total adverse situation affecting the equity world steel industry combined indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with The non-controlling interesttherefore can be initially at either fair value began or proportional interest of the controlling certain financial covenants; on Aprilvalued 26, 1999, the Company a process to renegotiate with its interest and over restructure the fair value of theaccording net identifiable assets of the acquired company. The election of the creditors the debt to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended valuationofbase is carriedand outinterest individually each transaction. Subsequent to thefiled acquisition, the carrying payments the principal on all for its debts. Because some of its creditors lawsuits against the amount ofon theMay controlling interests represents the amount of such (see interest upon recognition, plus the Company, 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries Note 3 initial c)) requested a judicial portion of of non-controlling subsequent to the consolidated statement of was changes in stockholders’ declaration suspension ofinterest payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which granted on May 25, equity. Comprehensive income is attributed to the non-controlling interest, even though it gives rise toof a 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension deficiencyrepresents therein. an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Payments The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Note 5. Significant accounting policies summary I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Theand accompanying consolidated financial statements been prepared in accordance with International 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as ahave current liability. Financial Reporting Standards released by IASB, which require that certain estimates II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were management converted intomake Mexican pesos at the andexchange use certain assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and their related rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). disclosures; however, actual results may differ from such estimates. The Company’s management, III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to upon the applying professional judgment, considers that estimates made and assumptions used were adequate under Suspension of Payments. the All circumstances (seefor Note IV. lawsuits filed the6).collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the TheCOURT) significant accounting policies of theuntil Company are of asthe follows: continues accruing interest the value security interest is reached. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained a) administrative Cash and cashcontrol equivalents and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. Cash cash equivalents bank deposits in for checking accounts and short-term VI. Theand convertible note holdersconsist lost theirmainly right toofexchange their notes AHMSA’s capital stock. investments, highly liquid and easily convertible into cash, which are subject to insignificant value VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from thechange date risks. Cash is stated at nominal value and cash equivalents are measured at fair value; any fluctuations in of the Suspension of Payments. value are recognized the consolidated statements of operationsfor anddebt other comprehensive VIII. During 2013 and in 2012, the Company made disbursements restructuring and results. Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, b) and Financial assets in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations were recorded and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Financial assets and financial liabilities 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value).are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Financial assets areas classified into the following specified categories: (i)the financial assets ‘atAHMSA fair value through with the right to vote a final agreement recognized by the judge, with possibility that could be profit orbankrupt loss', (ii)if‘held-to-maturity' investments, declared the creditors reject such plan. (iii) ‘available-for-sale' financial assets and (iv) ‘loans and receivables'. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. 1 6 49 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES NOTES NOTESTO TOCONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATEDFINANCIAL FINANCIALSTATEMENTS STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a debt instrument and of allocating income the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly Note 1. interestNature of over business discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period,S.A.B. to the net amount on recognition. Altos Hornos de México, de carrying C.V. (AHMSA) andinitial subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Income recognized on an effective basis for debtdeinstruments other de than those financial assets variableis capital corporation listed on interest the Bolsa Mexicana Valores, S.A.B. C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican classified as at fair value through profit or loss. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. (i) Financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss. ANote financial classified asofatpayments fair value through profit or loss if: 2. asset isSuspension and debt restructuring It has been of acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or a) Suspension Payments On both initialthe recognition it is partaffecting of a portfolio of identified financial instruments thatCompany’s the Company In 1999, adverse situation the world steel industry combined with the high manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its It isand a derivative thatthe is not designated as acapacity. hedging instrument. creditors restructure debt accordingand to effective its payment As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the ACompany, financial asset than1999, a financial assetand heldvarious for trading may be designated as 3at c)) fair requested value through profit on other May 24, AHMSA subsidiaries (see Note a judicial ordeclaration loss upon initial recognition if: of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Suchrepresents designation or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that Payments aneliminates event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. would otherwise arise; or The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: The financial asset forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed its declared performance is evaluated value basis, therefore, in accordance the Company's I. All liabilitiesand were due and payable on as aoffair May 25, 1999; as ofwith December 31, 2013 documented risk management or investment and liability. information about the grouping is provided and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reportedstrategy, as a current internally on that basis; or II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). It forms are partprohibited of a contract or more embedded derivatives, and IAS 39, prior Financial III. Creditors fromcontaining taking anyone action to collect debts arising from transactions to the Instruments: Suspension of Recognition Payments. and Measurement, permits the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to be designated fair collection value through profitmonetary or loss. obligations were suspended, except for tax IV. All lawsuits filed as for atthe of any obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the Financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. losses arisingbyon recognized in profit or loss. The net gain or loss V. A gains trusteeorwas appointed theremeasurement COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained recognized incontrol profit or loss incorporates any dividend interestcourse earnedofon the financial and is administrative and continued operations in the or ordinary business underasset the trustee’s included in the other (income) expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations and other supervision. comprehensive results. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date (ii) Held-to-maturity investments of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative assets with fixed or determinable payments and Payment mainly for professional advisory financial fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, fixed maturity dates that the Company the positiveexpenses intent and to hold to maturity. Subsequent to and were recorded in selling and has administrative in ability the consolidated statements of operations initial recognition, held-to-maturityresults. investments are measured at amortized the effective interest and other comprehensive The cumulative amount related to cost theseusing expenses as of December method less anywas impairment. 31, 2013 Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary (iii) Available-for-sale financial Receipts (“ADR’s”) wereassets delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Available-for-sale financial assets are payment non-derivatives that are either as available-for-sale or are AHMSA has proposed a preventive agreement, which hasdesignated to be approved by most of its creditors not classified (a) loans and agreement receivables,recognized (b) held-to-maturity investments or (c) financial assetscould at fairbe with the rightas to vote as a final by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA value through profit or loss. declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 50 7 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Listed redeemable notes held by the Company that are traded in an active market are classified as availablefor-sale statedofatbusiness fair value at the end of each reporting period. The profits or losses in the carrying Note 1. and are Nature amount of available-for-sale financial assets are recognized in other comprehensive income. When the investment or isdedetermined to beand impaired, the cumulative loss previously Altos Hornos isdedisposed México, of S.A.B. C.V. (AHMSA) subsidiaries’ (collectivelygain the or “Company”) is a accumulated in other comprehensive income is reclassified to the consolidated statements of operations and Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded other comprehensive results. variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Dividendsaddress on available-for-sale instruments are recognized AHMSA’s is Prolongaciónequity Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. in profit or loss when the Company's right to receive the dividends is established. (iv) Loans and Suspension receivables of payments and debt restructuring Note 2. accounts of receivable, a)Trade Suspension Paymentsloans and other accounts receivable with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are at the amortized using affecting the effective interest method, lesscombined any impairment. income Inmeasured 1999, both adversecost situation the world steel industry with the Interest Company’s highis recognized by applying the effective interest rate. indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Impairment financial assets creditors andofrestructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Financial on assets, than those at and fair value profit or loss, are3 assessed for indicators Company, May other 24, 1999, AHMSA variousthrough subsidiaries (see Note c)) requested a judicialof impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25,is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. ForSuspension available-for-sale equity primarily investments, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security The of Payments resulted in the following: below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Theand carrying amount of trade accounts reducedliability. through the use of an allowance account. 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is receivable reported asisa current When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off againstintothe allowance II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted Mexican pesosaccount. at the Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). in the amount the allowance account are recognized in profit loss. III.Changes Creditors arecarrying prohibited fromoftaking any action to collect debts arising fromortransactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. When an available-for-sale is considered to be impaired, cumulative gains IV. All lawsuits filed for the financial collectionasset of any monetary obligations were suspended, except orforlosses tax previously recognized in other comprehensive arethe reclassified profit debt or loss in the period. by the obligations and labor obligations. Securedincome debt (in case thattosuch was recognized COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. assets measured at amortized if, in aoperations. subsequentThe period, the amount of the impairment V.ForAfinancial trustee was appointed by the COURT tocost, supervise Company’s management retained lossadministrative decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the was control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business underimpairment the trustee’s recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the supervision. carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. amortized cost would not have been had the impairmentand/or not been recognized. VII. Debt agreements guaranteed by mortgages pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. In respect available-for-sale securities, losses recognized in profit or loss of are VIII. During of 2013 and 2012, theequity Company madeimpairment disbursements forpreviously debt restructuring and Suspension not Payment reversed through profit or loss. Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognized mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, in other comprehensive and were recorded inincome. selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Derecognition of financial 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807assets (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary TheReceipts Company derecognizes a financial when theStock contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset (“ADR’s”) were delisted fromasset the New York Exchange. expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset tohas another party.a Ifpreventive the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all by themost risksof and AHMSA proposed payment agreement, which has to be approved its rewards creditorsof ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Company recognizes its retained interest the with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA couldinbe asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Company retains substantially all the declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Company continues to recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a collateralized borrowing for the proceeds received. 1 8 51 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DECEMBERFINANCIAL 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the sum received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been Note 1. of the consideration Nature of business recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognized in profit or loss. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a c)Mexican Inventories, net and of salesof Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded company and cost subsidiary variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Inventories are stated at main the lower of average cost or realizable includingand a portion of fixed and Stock Exchange). The activity is the production and salevalue. of flatCosts, steel products structural sections. variable indirect costs, are assigned to inventories through the most appropriate method for the particular AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. class of inventory, most of them being valued using the average cost method. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary the sale. of payments and debt restructuring Note 2. to make Suspension The records an allowance for operating materials (materials and spare parts) aged over 36 months a) Company Suspension of Payments or when other qualitative factors indicate that they have been damaged. In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Scrap inventory,ofa by-product of AHMSA’s production process, is reused as secondary materials, andwith is indebtedness approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’sraw noncompliance valued at the average cost of acquisition, less the cost incurred to process it and the recovery cost. certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Purchased scraprestructure is valued at thedebt average cost oftoacquisition. creditors and the according its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the The costs incurred removing and waste during the underground to access ore Company, on Mayin 24, 1999, soil AHMSA and various subsidiaries (seemining Note 3production c)) requested a judicial deposits are regularly knownofaspayments long wall status costs and are capitalized in produced (mined) They declaration of suspension (“Suspension of Payments”), which wasinventory. granted on Mayare 25, valued using incurred are charged results of the year Coahuila when the(the underlying mineral sold, whichof 1999 by thecosts First Judge of and the First InstancetoCourt in Monclova, “COURT”). TheisSuspension normally occurs within aan period thanunder twelveseveral months. Payments represents eventofofless default of the Company’s DEBT agreements. When an impairment indicator suggests that the in carrying amounts of inventories might not be recoverable, The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted the following: the Company reviews such carrying amounts, estimates the net realizable value, based on the most reliable evidence available were at thatdeclared time. Impairment is recorded if the net realizable value is less the book31, value. I. All liabilities due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as ofthan December 2013 Impairment indicators considered for these purposes among others, obsolescence, a decrease in and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as are, a current liability. market prices, damage, and a firm commitment sell. at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the II. All foreign currency denominated liabilitiestoexisting exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). d)III.Investments in associates joint ventures Creditors are prohibitedand from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. An is an filed entity for overthe which the Company significant influencewere and that is neitherexcept a subsidiary IV.associate All lawsuits collection of any has monetary obligations suspended, for tax nor anobligations interest inand a joint Significant influence thecase power participate in the financialbyand laborventure. obligations. Secured debt (inisthe thattosuch debt was recognized the operating policycontinues decisions accruing of the investee is not joint controlinterest over those policies. COURT) interestbut until the control value oforthe security is reached. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained A jointadministrative venture is a contractual arrangement whereby the andcourse other parties undertake economic control and continued operations in Company the ordinary of business underanthe trustee’s activitysupervision. that is subject to joint control (i.e. when the strategic financial and operating policy decisions relating toVI. the The activities of thenote jointholders venture the to unanimous of for theAHMSA’s parties sharing control). Joint convertible lostrequire their right exchange consent their notes capital stock. venture arrangements that involve the establishment of a separate entity in which each venture an VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from has the date interestofare referred to as jointly controlled entities. the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of The results and mainly assets for andprofessional liabilities of advisory associates or joint ventures are to incorporated these consolidated Payment fees, which amounted Ps.115 andin Ps.303, respectively, financial usinginthe equity method of accounting. Under the consolidated equity method, an investment in an andstatements were recorded selling and administrative expenses in the statements of operations associate a joint venture is initially recognized in the consolidated statement financial position at cost and or other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to theseofexpenses as of December 31, 2013thereafter was Ps.2,807 (nominalthe value). and adjusted to recognize Company’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended trading on the in BMV and the Company’s Depositary income of the associate or joint venture, from less any impairment the individual value of theAmerican investments. Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Company's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, AHMSAand hascontingent proposed aliabilities preventive payment agreement, hasrecognized to be approved most of its creditors liabilities of an associate or a jointwhich venture at the by date of acquisition is with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could recognized as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment. When necessary, thebe declared bankrupt if the rejectis such plan. entire carrying amount of creditors the goodwill tested for impairment. Any excess of the Company's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in profit or loss. 1 52 9 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTESTO TOCONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATEDFINANCIAL FINANCIALSTATEMENTS STATEMENTS NOTES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) When the Company transacts with its associate or a joint venture, profits and losses resulting from the transactions with the associate or joint venture are recognized in the Company's consolidated financial Note 1. Nature of business statements only to the extent of interests in the associate that are not related to the Company. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a e) Property, plantand andsubsidiary equipment, Mexican company of net Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Property, plant and equipment recorded initially Properties in the sections. course of Stock Exchange). The main activityare is the production and at saleacquisition of flat steelcost. products and structural construction for production, supply or administrative purposes are carried at cost, less any recognized AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. impairment loss. Cost includes professional fees and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs capitalized in accordance with the Company's accounting policy. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Depreciation commences when the assets are ready for their intended use and is computed using the method applying the estimated useful lives of the assets. Freehold land is not depreciated. a)straight-line Suspension of Payments estimated useful livessituation and residual values reviewed at the end of eachwith reporting period, with the InThe 1999, both the adverse affecting theare world steel industry combined the Company’s high effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Assets held finance are depreciated over their expectedAsuseful on the same basis as creditors and under restructure theleases debt according to its payment capacity. such,lives the Company suspended owned assets over theand lease term.on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the payments of theorprincipal interest Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Any gain or loss arising ofonpayments the disposal retirement ofofan item of property, plant and equipment declaration of suspension statusor(“Suspension Payments”), which was granted on May 25,is determined as the difference between theCourt salesinproceeds the carrying amount of asset andofis 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Monclova,and Coahuila (the “COURT”). Thethe Suspension recognized in profit oranloss. Payments represents event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. TheSuspension Company records its repair and maintenance in current earnings as incurred. Major repairs and The of Payments primarily resulted in thecosts following: replacements that increase the useful life of an asset and its productive capacity are capitalized and overwere the declared remainingdue useful of theas assets. repairs consist as of of equipment restorations, I.depreciated All liabilities andlife payable of MayMajor 25, 1999; therefore, December 31, 2013 renovations, replacements, refurbishing, and/or and 2012,partial the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as arenovations. current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Costs and loans to 1999 the period of construction and installation of qualifying property, exchange rate directly in effectattributable as of May 25, (see Note 24). machinery areto amortized in the average depreciation prior term toof the the III. Creditorsand areequipment prohibited are fromcapitalized, taking any and action collect debts arising from transactions corresponding Suspensionassets. of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax f) obligations Non-currentand assets classified as held for saledebt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the labor obligations. Secured COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. and disposal classified operations. as held forThe sale if their carrying amount will be V.Non-current A trustee assets was appointed by the groups COURTare to supervise Company’s management retained recovered principally through sale transaction rather through continuing use. This under condition deemed administrative control andacontinued operations in than the ordinary course of business the istrustee’s as met only when the asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject supervision. onlyThe to terms that are usual and lost customary fortosales of such asset (or for disposal group) andstock. its sale is highly VI. convertible note holders their right exchange their notes AHMSA’s capital probable. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date as aofcompleted sale within one year from the date of classification. the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of When the Company to aadvisory sale planfees, involving of controltoofPs.115 a subsidiary, all of the assets and Payment mainly is forcommitted professional whichloss amounted and Ps.303, respectively, liabilities of that subsidiary are and classified as held expenses for sale when the criteria described are met, and were recorded in selling administrative in the consolidated statementsabove of operations regardless of whether the Company willThe retain a non-controlling interest to in these its former subsidiary after the sale. and other comprehensive results. cumulative amount related expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Non-current disposal groups) classified sale measuredAmerican at the lower of their IX. AHMSA’sassets stock (and was suspended from trading on as the held BMVforand theare Company’s Depositary previous carrying amount and fair value less sell.Stock Exchange. Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from thecosts New to York g) Leasing AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be Leases bankrupt are classified financereject leases whenever declared if theas creditors such plan. the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases. 1 10 53 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B.FINANCIAL DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Assets held under finance leases are initially recognized as assets of the Company at their fair value at the inception or, of if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding Note 1. of the lease Nature business liability to the lessor is included in the consolidated balance sheets as a finance lease obligation. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Lease payments areand apportioned finance expenses andS.A. reduction the lease so as to Mexican company subsidiarybetween of Grupo Acerero del Norte, de C.V.of(“GAN”) andobligation is a publicly traded achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognized variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican immediately in profitThe or loss, they areproduction directly attributable assets, inand which case they are Stock Exchange). mainunless activity is the and sale to of qualifying flat steel products structural sections. capitalized in accordance with the Company's general policy on borrowing costs (see subsection t). AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Contingent rentals are recognized as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. Operating areofrecognized expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Note 2. lease payments Suspension payments as andan debt restructuring Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are a) incurred. Suspension of Payments h)In Intangible assets 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Intangible assets covenants; consist of therefore expenditures whose benefits will be received the future and comprise certain financial on April 26, 1999, the Company began ainprocess to renegotiate with its intangible with defined are subject amortization. creditorsassets and restructure thelives, debtwhich according to its to payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Mine exploration expenses are applied to current earningsubsidiaries as incurred (see until the date Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various Note 3 the c)) economic requestedfeasibility a judicial study is performed. Once the economic feasibility is confirmed and the ore reserves are confirmed declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted as on proven May 25, and probable, all the costs incurred in the underground minesCoahuila are capitalized in Mine The preparation andof 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, (the “COURT”). Suspension development costs. Barren material in the open pit mines is removed before the ore is extracted. These are Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. known as pre-production stripping costs and the Company capitalizes them in Mine preparation and development costs.ofCosts incurred in mine preparation development are amortized based on a depletion The Suspension Payments primarily resulted in the and following: factor, determined by the proven ore reserves. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 An intangible asset derecognized on disposal, or when futureliability. economic benefits are expected from use and 2012, theisbalance of Ps.14,951 is reported as ano current orII.disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible measured as the pesos difference All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time wereasset, converted into Mexican at the between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, and are recognized in profit or loss exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). when asset isare derecognized. III. the Creditors prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. i) IV.Impairment of tangible intangible assets All lawsuits filed forand the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the At the COURT) end of each reporting period,interest the Company the its tangible and intangible continues accruing until thereviews value of thecarrying securityamounts interest of is reached. assets determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered anmanagement impairment loss. If V. Atotrustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s retained any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s of the supervision. impairment loss (if any). When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the convertible Company estimates thelost recoverable of the unitcapital to which the asset VI. The note holders their right toamount exchange theircash-generating notes for AHMSA’s stock. belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest fromare thealso date allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cashof the Suspension of Payments. generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis berestructuring identified. and Suspension of VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements forcan debt Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Intangible with indefinite useful and intangible assets not consolidated yet availablestatements for use areoftested for and assets were recorded in selling and lives administrative expenses in the operations impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Recoverable amount the higher of fair from valuetrading less costs to sell andand value use. In assessing value in use, IX. AHMSA’s stockis was suspended on the BMV theinCompany’s American Depositary the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates future cash flows havepayment not beenagreement, adjusted. which has to be approved by most of its creditors AHMSA hasofproposed a preventive with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be If declared the recoverable of an asset cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying bankruptamount if the creditors reject(or such plan. amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss. 1 54 11 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TO DE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Based on current prices and certain indicators, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s management performed annual impairment study concluding that no impairment charge was necessary; Note 1. Nature ofits business however, given the economic environment in which the Company operates and the uncertainties in the restructuring the Company continue to monitor for potential impairment. Altos Hornos process, de México, S.A.B. dewill C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded j) Other assets, net variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Disposal address assets are classified as held forS/N, sale Monclova, if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a AHMSA’s is Prolongación Juárez Coahuila. sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the non-current asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring assets of classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their previous carrying amount and a)Disposal Suspension Payments fair value less costs to sell. In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Laminating rollers are stated atUS$1,900 the initial acquisition costresulted and areinamortized based on units of production indebtedness of approximately (the “DEBT”) the Company’s noncompliance with determined by the Company's management. certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended The Company maintains housing for its employees at its remote mine locations, charging a minimum payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the monthly rent. Employee housing developments are recorded at the cost of construction and/or acquisition, Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial and depreciated over 20 years using the straight-line method. declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of k) Derivative financial instruments Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. The Company’s policy is not to carry out transactions with derivative financial instruments for the purpose of The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: speculation. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the recognized in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the relationship. Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax - Embedded derivatives obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s measured at fair value through profit or loss. supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. - Hedge accounting VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. The Company designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives, embedded derivatives and VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of non-derivatives in respect of foreign currency risk, as either fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, or hedges Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, of net investments in foreign operations. Hedges of foreign exchange risk on firm commitments are and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations accounted for as cash flow hedges. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Company documents the relationship between the hedging IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 112 55 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B.FINANCIAL DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) - Fair value hedges Note 1. Nature of business Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognized inAltos profit Hornos or loss immediately, togetherdewith any(AHMSA) changes in thesubsidiaries’ fair value of (collectively the hedged asset or liability that de México, S.A.B. C.V. and the “Company”) is a are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of the hedging instrument and change in Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is athe publicly traded the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the line of the consolidated statements of variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican operations and otherThe comprehensive to the Stock Exchange). main activityresults is the relating production andhedged sale ofitem. flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Company revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. The fair2. value adjustment to of thepayments carrying amount the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is Note Suspension and debtofrestructuring amortized to profit or loss from that date. a) Suspension of Payments - Cash flow hedges In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high The effective portion of changes inUS$1,900 the fair value derivatives that are and qualify as cash flow indebtedness of approximately (theof“DEBT”) resulted in designated the Company’s noncompliance with hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cashwith flowits certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate hedging reserve. The gain orthe loss relating to the to ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss. creditors and restructure debt according its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Amounts previously recognized comprehensive and accumulated are reclassified to Company, on May 24, 1999,in other AHMSA and variousincome subsidiaries (see Note in3 equity c)) requested a judicial profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item is recognized in profit or loss, in the same line as the declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, recognized hedged item. However, the hedged transaction in the recognition of a non-of 1999 by the First Judge of the Firstwhen Instance Court inforecast Monclova, Coahuilaresults (the “COURT”). The Suspension financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously recognized in other comprehensive Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. income and accumulated in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost the non-financial asset orprimarily non-financial liability. TheofSuspension of Payments resulted in the following: Hedge accounting discontinued when thepayable Company revokes the1999; hedging relationship, when the hedging I. All liabilities is were declared due and as of May 25, therefore, as of December 31, 2013 instrument expires is sold, of terminated, exercised, when it liability. no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. and 2012, theorbalance Ps.14,951 or is reported asor a current Any loss recognized in other comprehensive income andtime accumulated in equity that time remains II. gain All or foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the were converted intoat Mexican pesos at the in equity and is recognized when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in profit or loss. When a exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, or debts loss accumulated equity is recognized III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any actionthe to gain collect arising from in transactions prior to the immediately in profit or loss. Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax l) Provisions obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Provisions are recognized whenby the Company a presentoperations. obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a V. A trustee was appointed the COURT has to supervise The Company’s management retained past event, it is probable thatand thecontinued Companyoperations will be required settle the obligation, and aunder reliable administrative control in the to ordinary course of business theestimate trustee’s can besupervision. made of the amount of the obligation. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. The recognized as provision isby themortgages best estimate of the consideration settle from the present VII.amount Debt agreements notaguaranteed and/or pledges ceased torequired accrue to interest the date obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the of the Suspension of Payments. obligation. When a provision is the measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present itsof VIII. During 2013 and 2012, Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and obligation, Suspension carrying amount mainly is the present value of those cashfees, flows.which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Payment for professional advisory and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations m) Direct benefits and employee other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Direct employee stock benefits calculatedfrom based on the employees, considering their IX. AHMSA’s wasare suspended trading onservices the BMVrendered and the by Company’s American Depositary most recent salaries. The liability is recognized asYork it accrues. These benefits include mainly statutory Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New Stock Exchange. employee profit sharing (“PTU”) payable, compensated absences, such as vacation and vacation premiums. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors n)with Employee the rightretirement to vote as obligations a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognized as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions. 1 56 13 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) For defined benefit retirement benefit plans, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the projected unit 1. credit method, with Note Nature of actuarial businessvaluations being carried out at the end of each annual reporting period. Changes in defined benefit obligations and fair value of the plan assets (excluding interest) are recognized in the period which they occur; actuarial gains and losses are immediately Altos Hornosin de México, S.A.B. therefore, de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the recognized “Company”)through is a comprehensive income. Actuarial losses of employee benefits for termination and retirement are Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly that traded recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) are immediately recognized in shareholders' equity and are variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican not reclassified earnings. Past service cost is recognized in profit or loss in the period of a Stock Exchange).toThe main activity is the production and sale immediately of flat steel products and structural sections. plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. net defined benefit liability or asset. Defined benefit costs are categorized as follows: Service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring curtailments and settlements). Net interestofexpense or income. a) Suspension Payments Remeasurement. In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high The Company the firstUS$1,900 two components of defined benefit costs in profit ornoncompliance loss in the linewith item indebtedness of presents approximately (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s employee benefits expense. Gains and losses for reduction of service are accounted for as past service certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its costs. and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended creditors payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the The retirement benefit recognized the consolidated sheet3represents the actual deficit Company, on May 24, obligation 1999, AHMSA and in various subsidiariesbalance (see Note c)) requested a judicial or surplus in the Company’s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited the declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on Mayto25, present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of contributions to the plans. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. A liability for a termination benefit is recognized earlier of when the Company can no longer withdraw The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in at thethe following: the offer of the termination benefit and when the Company recognizes any related restructuring costs. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 o) and PTU2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the PTU is recorded in the results of the year in which it is incurred and presented under cost of sales and selling exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. The Company has determined the PTU based on the profit calculated according with fraction I of article 10 of IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax the Income Tax Law. obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. p) Financial liabilities V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative and continued in the ordinarya course under the trustee’s Financial liabilitiescontrol are recognized when operations the Company becomes part of of thebusiness contractual provisions of the supervision. instruments. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date Financial liabilities are initially valued at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the of the Suspension of Payments. acquisition or issuance of financial liabilities are added or deducted from the fair value of the financial VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of liabilities, if applicable, at the initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, financial liabilities at fair value with changes in profit or loss are immediately recognized in profit or loss. and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Debt or equity instruments are classified as financial liabilities or as equity in conformity with the essence of 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). the agreement. IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Financial liabilities are classified as financial liabilities at fair value with changes through profit or loss or as other financial liabilities. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be - Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Financial liabilities are classified as at fair value through profit or loss when the financial liability is either held for trading or it is designated as at fair value through 1profit or loss. 14 57 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) A financial liability is classified as held for trading if: Note 1. Nature of business It has been acquired principally for the purpose of repurchasing it in the near term; or Altos On initial recognition it is S.A.B. part of adeportfolio of identified financial instruments that the the Company manages Hornos de México, C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively “Company”) is a together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable It is a derivative that is notlisted designated effective as a de hedging instrument. capital corporation on theand Bolsa Mexicana Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AAHMSA’s financial liability than a financial liability for trading may be designated as at fair value through addressother is Prolongación Juárez S/N, held Monclova, Coahuila. profit or loss upon initial recognition if: Such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring would otherwise arise; or a) The financial liability forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is Suspension of Payments managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Company's riskadverse management or investment and industry information about the is provided In documented 1999, both the situation affecting thestrategy, world steel combined withgrouping the Company’s high internally on that basis; or indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain It forms part covenants; of a contract containing one more derivatives, andtoIAS 39, Financial financial therefore on April 26, or 1999, theembedded Company began a process renegotiate with its Instruments: Recognition Measurement, the entire combined contract or liability) to creditors and restructure theand debt according to permits its payment capacity. As such, the (asset Company suspended be designated as at fairand value through loss. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the payments of the principal interest on profit all itsor debts. Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are statedofatPayments”), fair value, with anywas gains or losses arising declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension which granted on May 25, on1999 remeasurement recognized in profit or loss of the consolidated statements of operations and otherof by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension comprehensive results. an The net gain or loss recognized or loss incorporates any interest paid on the Payments represents event of default under several in ofprofit the Company’s DEBT agreements. financial liability. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: - Other financial liabilities I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Other and financial (including borrowings and trade otherliability. payables) are subsequently measured at 2012,liabilities the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as aand current amortized cost using the effective interest method. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). The method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and III. effective Creditorsinterest are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to of the allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly Suspension of Payments. discounts estimatedfiled future payments ofthrough the expected life of were the financial liability to the IV. All lawsuits for cash the collection any monetary obligations suspended, except fornet tax carrying amount onand initial recognition. obligations labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Write off ofwas financial liabilities A trustee appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s The Company writes off financial liabilities if, and only if, the obligations are met, cancelled or expire. The supervision. difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability written off and the consideration paid and VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. payable is recognized in profit or loss. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. q) Income taxes VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of mainly for professional which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, IncomePayment tax expense represents the sum advisory of the taxfees, currently payable and deferred tax. and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related toFlat these as of December Incomeand Taxother (“ISR”), the Special Tax on Mining (“DESM”) and the Business Taxexpenses (“IETU”) are recorded in 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). the results of the year they are incurred. IETU was abrogated beginning January 1, 2014. Deferred ISR and IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended trading on tax the BMV and Company’s Americandifferences Depositary DESM are calculated by applying thefrom corresponding rate to thetheapplicable temporary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from York resulting from comparing the accounting andthe taxNew bases of Stock assetsExchange. and liabilities, except for those differences arising from the initial recognition of the corresponding asset or liability which did not affect the accounting AHMSA hastax proposed a preventive paymentthe agreement, which tocarryforwards. be approved by most of its creditors profit nor the profit (loss) and, if applicable, benefits from taxhas loss with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt thedeferred creditorstax reject suchis plan. The carrying amountif of assets reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. 1 - V. 58 15 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted Note 1. the liability Nature of business or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects tax consequences that would follow from the manner(collectively in which thethe Company expects, Altos Hornos dethe México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ “Company”) is aat the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Deferred tax asset and deferred are offset when a legal right toand offset short-term assets Stock Exchange). The main activitytax is liability the production and salethere of flatissteel products structural sections. with short-term liabilities, and when they refer to income taxes corresponding to the same tax authority and AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. the Company intends to settle its assets and liabilities on a net base. Current taxes of arepayments recognized asdebt income or expense in earnings, except where they refer to Note 2. and deferred Suspension and restructuring items recognized outside earnings, either in other comprehensive income or directly in stockholders’ equity. a) Suspension of Payments The tax on assets (“IMPAC”) that is expected to be recovered is recorded as an advanced payment of ISR is presented the consolidated balance sheets in the deferred income taxes.with the Company’s high Inand 1999, both the in adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Deferred tax liabilities aretherefore recognized for 26, taxable differences with investments certain financial covenants; on April 1999,temporary the Company began aassociated process to renegotiate with itsin subsidiaries associates, and interests in to joint where Company is able to control the creditors and and restructure the debt according itsventures, payment except capacity. Asthe such, the Company suspended reversal of the principal temporary difference and probable that the temporary difference not reverse the payments of the and interest on allititsisdebts. Because some of its creditors filedwill lawsuits againstinthe foreseeable Deferred assets and arising from deductible temporary differences associateda with such Company, onfuture. May 24, 1999,tax AHMSA various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested judicial investments interestsofare only recognized to the extent it is probable will on beMay sufficient declaration of and suspension payments status (“Suspension of that Payments”), which that wasthere granted 25, taxable profits which to utilize the Court benefits of the temporary and they expectedofto 1999 by the Firstagainst Judge of the First Instance in Monclova, Coahuiladifferences (the “COURT”). The are Suspension reverse inrepresents the foreseeable future. Payments an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. r) Suspension Foreign currency balances and transactions The of Payments primarily resulted in the following: of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries: I. - Translation All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. financialdenominated statements ofliabilities each subsidiary thetime Company are prepared in the currency the II.TheAllindividual foreign currency existing atofthe were converted into Mexican pesos atofthe primary economic in which they operate (their functional currency). For purposes of the exchange rate inenvironment effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). financial statements, income the to financial of each subsidiary are expressed III.consolidated Creditors are prohibited from taking anyand action collect position debts arising from transactions prior to thein Mexican pesos,ofwhich is the Company’s functional currency and the reporting currency of the consolidated Suspension Payments. financial statements. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the ForCOURT) presentation purpose of this consolidated financial foreign subsidiaries translate their continues accruing interest until the value of thestatements, security interest is reached. statements prepared theCOURT currency in which transactions to the functional retained currency, V.financial A trustee was appointed byinthe to supervise operations. are The recorded Company’s management using the following exchange rates: 1) the closing inexchange rate course in effect the balance date for administrative control and continued operations the ordinary of at business under sheet the trustee’s monetary assets and liabilities; 2) the historical exchange rate for non-monetary assets and liabilities and supervision. stockholders’ equity; and 3) thelost rate upon in thetheir statement income for revenues, VI. The convertible note holders their rightaccrual to exchange notes forofAHMSA’s capital stock. costs and expenses, except those from by non-monetary items pledges that are ceased translated using the historical VII. Debt agreements not arising guaranteed mortgages and/or to accrue interest from exchange the date rateoffor the related non-monetary item. Translation effects are recorded in the year results. Subsequently, to the Suspension of Payments. translate financial statements from themade functional currency to pesos, theand following exchange VIII. Duringthe 2013 and 2012, the Company disbursements forMexican debt restructuring Suspension of rates are used: 1) the exchange rate infees, effect at the balance sheet date and for assets and liabilities, 2) Payment mainly forclosing professional advisory which amounted to Ps.115 Ps.303, respectively, historical exchange for stockholders’ equityexpenses and 3) the date of accrualstatements of revenues, costs and and were recordedrates in selling and administrative in the consolidated of operations expenses. Translation effects are recorded in stockholders’ equity. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). - Foreign currency and transactions IX. AHMSA’s stockbalances was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Foreign currency balances and transactions except for the balances recorded at the time of the Suspension of Payments, as mentioned in Notepayment 2 a) II, are translatedwhich into Mexican at thebyexchange rate in effect AHMSA has proposed a preventive agreement, has to bepesos approved most of its creditors at the revenues andrecognized expenses. by Monetary assets andpossibility liabilities denominated in foreign with the transaction right to votedate as afor final agreement the judge, with the that AHMSA could be currencybankrupt are translated into Mexican using the closing exchange rate in effect at the date of the most declared if the creditors rejectpesos such plan. recent balance sheet date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign 1 16 59 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Nonmonetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. Note 1. Nature of business Exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results, except for differences in exchange rate arising from loans denominated in foreign Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a currencies related to assets under construction for future productive use, which are included in the cost of Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded those assets when they are considered as an adjustment to costs of interest on these loans denominated in variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican foreign currencies. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. s) Revenue recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. a) Suspension of Payments Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the goods are delivered and titles have passed, at which time all the following conditions are satisfied: i) the Company has transferred to the buyer the In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; ii) the Company retains neither continuing indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its sold; iii) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; iv) it is probable that the economic benefits creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and v) the costs incurred or to be incurred in payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Revenues are recognized in the period in which the items are shipped or delivered to customers, which 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of generally occurs with domestic sales. Revenues from export sales shipped by land are recognized when the Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. inventory is delivered to the Mexican border, and from overseas exports, when loaded on a ship. Revenues from rendering services are recognized during the period in which they are rendered. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Dividend income from investments is recognized when the shareholder's right to receive payment has been I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 established. and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Interest income from a financial asset is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably. III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. t) Borrowing costs IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s or sale. supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization. of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred. Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations u) Basic losses per share and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Basic losses per share has been calculated by dividing the net comprehensive loss of controlling interest by IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Since the convertibility of the convertible bonds is limited by the Suspension of Payments, no diluted AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors earnings per share are calculated. with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 60 17 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Note 6. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty Note 1. Nature of business For the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS, the directors are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican these estimates. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, are Monclova, Coahuila. The estimates and underlying assumptions reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring The information on such judgments and estimates is included in the accounting policies and/or notes to the a)consolidated Suspension of Payments financial statements. Following is a summary of the main judgments and estimates used: Ina)1999, bothplant the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Property, and equipment indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on machinery April 26, 1999, Companyis began a process to renegotiate with itsof The estimated useful life of property, and the equipment used to determine the depreciation creditors and restructure debt according to its topayment capacity. As such, by thethe Company suspended assets. Such useful livestheare defined according technical studies prepared Company’s internal payments of the principal where and interest on all its debts.also Because some ofDetermined its creditors useful filed lawsuits against the specialized personnel, external specialists participate. lives are reviewed Company, May 1999, andconditions various subsidiaries 3 c)) requested a judicial periodicallyonand are24, based on AHMSA the current of the assets(see and Note the estimate of the period during declaration suspension payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), granted on May 25, which theyofwill continue toofgenerate economic benefits. If there are changeswhich in thewas useful lives estimate, the 1999 by the First Judge of carrying the First amount InstanceofCourt in Monclova, (thecould “COURT”). The Suspension of depreciation amount and property, plant andCoahuila equipment be affected prospectively. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. b) Employee retirement obligations The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Assumptions are used to determine the best estimate of these benefits. Such estimates, like the jointly with independent actuaries. These as assumptions include the I.assumptions, All liabilitiesare wereestablished declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, of December 31, 2013 demographic ratesisand expected in remunerations and future permanence, and 2012, hypothesis, the balance discount of Ps.14,951 reported as a increases current liability. others.currency Even though the assumptions areatestimated to beconverted appropriate, change pesos theretoatcould II.among All foreign denominated liabilities used existing the time were intoaMexican the affect the value of in theeffect employee benefit and the 24). statements of operations and other comprehensive exchange rate as of May 25,liabilities 1999 (see Note results of the period in which from it occurs. III. Creditors are prohibited taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. c) Ore IV. All reserves lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the TheCOURT) Company appliesaccruing judgments anduntil makes estimates the determination of its ore reserves and continues interest the value of the in security interest is reached. resources, based on methods and standards recognized in the mining industry, and are performed V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retainedby competent internal personnel, supported by historical experiences. The reports that support these estimates administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s are supervision. prepared periodically. The Company periodically reviews such estimates supported by recognized external experts to certify its ore reserves. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased tovalid accrue interest from date There are several uncertainties on estimating ore reserves. The assumptions at the time of thethe estimate of the Suspension of Payments. can significantly change when new information is available. Changes in ore quotations, foreign exchange VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company madeestimates disbursements debt restructuring and Suspension of rates, production costs, metallurgical recovery or in for discount rates can change the economic Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, status of the reserves and, lastly, they can result in the restatement of the reserves. and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations other comprehensive The of cumulative amount related expenses of Decemberof Oreand reserves are used in theresults. calculation the amortization of coststoofthese preparation andasdevelopment 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). mines, in the calculation for the determination of the provision for remediation of mine sites and for the IX. AHMSA’s stock was analysis of impairment of suspended mining units.from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. d) Provision for remediation of mining places AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the rightcosts to vote a final agreement recognized by the judge,obligations with the possibility that AHMSA be Estimated for as closing mining units for the legal and implicit required to restore the could operating declared if the creditors reject suchinplan. locationsbankrupt are recognized at present value the period in which they are incurred. Estimated remedial costs include dismantling and removal of structures, remediation of mines, operation facilities, as well as reparation and reforestation of the affected areas. 1 18 61 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B.FINANCIAL DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The provisions for the remediation of mining places are performed at present value using a risk-free rate at the time1.the obligation is recognized, Note Nature of businessand are based on the understanding of the legal requirements and the Company’s social responsibility policy. Environmental costs are estimated also using the work of internal specialists. Management applies its judgment experience estimate dismantling costs the mine lives. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. and (AHMSA) and to subsidiaries’ (collectively thein“Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Costs incurred in corporation future periods may from the provisioned amounts. In addition, changes that variable capital listed ondiffer the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. future (“BMV”, the Mexican may arise in the applicable legal environment and regulations, changes in mine live estimates and discount Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. rates may affect the carrying amountJuárez of the provision. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. e) Contingencies Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Due to their nature, contingencies can solely be solved when one or more future events or one or more uncertain facts that of are not entirely under the Company’s control occur or not occur. The assessment of such a) Suspension Payments contingencies significantly requires exercising judgments and estimates on the possible result of such future events. Theboth Company assesses the possibility lawsuits and combined having contingencies according high to In 1999, the adverse situation affecting of thelosing worlditssteel industry with the Company’s the estimates performed by its legal advisors. Such assessments are reconsidered periodically. indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its f) creditors Impairment tangible and assets to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended andofrestructure theintangible debt according payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Determining and intangible assets are impaired requires an Note estimation the value ina use of Company, whether on Maytangible 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see 3 c))ofrequested judicial the cash-generating units. The value in use calculation requires the Company’s management to estimate the declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, future flows to arise the Court cash-generating unit and a suitable discountThe rateSuspension in order toof 1999cash by the Firstexpected Judge of the First from Instance in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). calculate present value. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Note Transactions did not affectincash flows The7. Suspension of Paymentsthat primarily resulted the following: During theliabilities years ended 31,and 2013 and 2012, Company acquired equipment of Ps.1,855 I. All were December declared due payable as ofthe May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, and 2013 Ps.275, respectively, through of financial leasing or otheras similar financing (See Note 17). and 2012, the balance Ps.14,951 is reported a current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the These exchange acquisitions are statements rate in reflected effect as in of the Mayconsolidated 25, 1999 (see Note 24).of cash flows along the lease life through the payment of rents and/or payments of the financing. III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. Note Cash andforcash IV. 8.All lawsuits filed the equivalents collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the Cash and cash equivalents consist interest of the following: COURT) continues accruing until the value of the security interest is reached. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained 2013 administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course 2012 of business under the trustee’s supervision. Cash and bank deposits…………...................... 390 217capital stock. Ps. for AHMSA’s VI. The convertible note holders lost their right toPs. exchange their notes Cash equivalents…….…..….……..................... 410 1,581 VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date 800 Ps. 1,798 Ps. of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Note 21 discloses the Company’s exposure to the fees, interest rate amounted risk. Payment mainly for professional advisory which to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Note 9.31, 2013 was Financial instruments Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary The short term financial consist theNew following: Receipts (“ADR’s”)instruments were delisted fromofthe York Stock Exchange. 2012 AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, 2013 which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be Available for saleifequity securities….…............ 74 Ps. 128 declared bankrupt the creditors reject such plan.Ps. Trading.……………………….…….................... 7 2 81 Ps. 130 Ps. 1 62 19 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The financial instruments available for capital sale correspond to 2.8 millions of shares issued by MeetMe, which the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) (see Note Note 1. is listed in Nature of business 3d)), valued at their fair value of Ps.74 and Ps.128 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a The Company’s trading financial instruments portfolio consist in investments mainly in U.S. dollars in highly Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded graded qualified commercial papers, such as bank, government and corporate bonds. variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Note 10. Trade accounts receivable AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Trade accounts receivable arise from the sale of products and services to unrelated third parties. Trade accounts receivable, including balances with the Company’s largest customers, are as follows: Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring a) 2013 Suspension of Payments 2012 Grupo Abinsa………………………….………….…….... Ps. 281 Ps. 251 In 1999, bothUniversales the adversedesituation the world steel industry combined with the Envases México, affecting S.A. de C.V……….... 88 16 Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Grupo Zapata................................................................ 64 14 certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Grupo Greenbrier.......................................................... 62 37 creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended Aceromex, S.A. de C.V.……..…………….................… 60 68 payments of they principal anddeinterest on all S.A. its debts. Because some of its against the Ingeniería Maquinaria Guadalupe, de C.V… 59creditors filed lawsuits 34 Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Grupo Trinity................................................................. 58 63 declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Grupo Prolamsa...……………...………………………… 51 200 1999Grupo by theRussel………………………..…………………… First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila50 (the “COURT”). The Suspension of 6 Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Grupo Anáhuac……….……………...………..………… 47 46 Cargill Steel Service Center, Inc................................... The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Grupo Caterpillar........................................................... 40 105 39 5 Grupo Triple S Steel Supply.......................................... 36 2 I. Grupo All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Ternium……………….…………………………… 34 6 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Industrias Gutiérrez, S.A. de C.V………….......………. 32 28 II. Grupo All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were 32 converted into Mexican pesos at the Villacero……………….……................................ 121 exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Aceros del Toro, S.A. de C.V……………...……………. 30 14 III. Grupo Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Ferrebarniedo..................................................... 30 55 Suspension of Payments. Industrias John Deere, S.A. de C.V.............................. 25 27 IV. Flex All lawsuits filed forS.the collection of any monetary obligations22were suspended, N Gate México, de R.L. de C.V…………...…… 14 except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the Procesa Acero, S.A. de C.V……………….................... 22 12 COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Grupo O’neal Steel Inc…………………...……………… 22 3 V. Hyundai A trusteeTranslead……………..……………………….... was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The retained 22Company’s management 40 administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s Tubos y Lámina S.A. de C.V……………………………. 21 supervision. Arco Metal, S.A. de C.V. ………………...……………… 12 53 VI. Grupo The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for Gimsa…………….........………………………….. 12 AHMSA’s capital 40 stock. VII. Other............................................................................. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest 601 854 from the date of the Suspension of Payments. 1,852 2,114 VIII. Less During 2013 and for 2012, the Company made disbursements for (106) debt restructuring and Suspension of – Allowance doubtful accounts……….………. (112) Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, 1,746 Ps. 2,002 Ps. and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations other comprehensive The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Theand trade accounts receivableresults. disclosed above are valued at amortized cost. 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading the BMV the for Company’s American Depositary Trade accounts receivable disclosed above includeon amounts (seeand below aged analysis) that are past due Receipts wereperiod delisted York Stock Exchange. at the end of (“ADR’s”) the reporting for from whichthe theNew Company has not recognized an allowance for doubtful debts because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts (which include interest AHMSA proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of not its creditors accruedhas after the receivables are due) are still considered recoverable. The Company does have any with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA couldthem be collateral or other credit improvements to those balances, nor does it have the legal right to offset declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. against any amount that the Company owes to the counterpart, except because as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there are accounts receivable of Ps.59 related to the Suspension of Payments liability, as well as Ps.175 in 2013, which guarantee financial. (See Note1 17b)). 20 63 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Age of receivables that are past due but not impaired: Note 1. Nature of business 2013 2012 Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Ps.C.V. (“GAN”) Mexican and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de andPs. is a publicly1,816 traded 1,518 Current company balance………………………………….………..…………….. variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. 228 (“BMV”, the Mexican 186 Overdue balance, but collectible..………….………….…………....... Stock Exchange). main activity the production and sale of flat steel products106 and structural sections. 112 Overdue balanceThe for doubtful debtsis……….…………….….……….. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Ps. 1,852 Ps. 2,114 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Age of receivables of overdue balance, but collectible: a) Suspension of Payments 2013 2012 In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Ps. Ps. 158 noncompliance 111 1-59 days……………………………………………...……….………. indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s with 2 60-120 days…………………...………………………………............ certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with6its More than (Includes the Ps.59 in Suspension Payments)….… 68Company suspended 69 creditors and120 restructure debt according toofits payment capacity. As such, the 186the payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some Ps. of its creditors228 filed Ps. lawsuits against Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Change in the the First allowance andInstance allowance for doubtful accounts: 1999 by Judgereserve of the First Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. 2013 2012 The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Balance at beginning of the year ……………................................. Ps. 112 Ps. 105 I. Impairment All liabilities wererecognized declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as 5 of December 31, 15 2013 losses on receivables……………………... and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Amounts written off during the year as uncollectible…................... (11) (8) II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Balance at end of the year………………………………………….… Ps. 106 Ps. 112 exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the In determining theofrecoverability Suspension Payments. of a trade receivable, the Company considers any change in the credit quality of the trade receivable fromcollection the date credit was initially granted up to were the end of the reporting period. IV. All lawsuits filed for the of any monetary obligations suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the As of COURT) December 31, 2013 and 2012, theuntil accounts receivable from the Company’s 10 main customers continues accruing interest the value of the security interest is reached. represent 46% and 51%, respectively. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. Note Other note accounts receivable VI. 11. The convertible holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date The balance in other accounts receivable consists of the following: of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of 2013 2012 and Ps.303, respectively, Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations Recoverable 117 Ps. Ps. to these expenses and other taxes…………………..…………… comprehensive results. The cumulative amount313 related as of December Non31, realized value added tax, net……………... 295 277 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Loans to employees……………………………... 217and the Company’s 226 American Depositary IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV Other………………………………………………. 102 131 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. 927 751 Less – Allowance for doubtful accounts………. (25)by most of its creditors AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which(25) has to be approved 902 with 726 that AHMSA could be Ps. by the judge, Ps. the possibility with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 64 1 21 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The balance in other non-current accounts receivable consists of the following: Note 1. Nature of business 2013 2012 the “Company”) is a Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Loans to employees……………………………... 148 Ps. Ps. variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V.125 (“BMV”, the Mexican Other………………………………………………. 37 32 structural sections. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and 185 Ps. 157 Ps. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. The Company grants loans to its workers to acquire or improve their houses, or sells houses that were built for them, whose amount will of bepayments recoveredand in a debt maximum term of 10 years, bearing annual interest of 6% on Note 2. Suspension restructuring unpaid balances, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. a) Suspension of Payments In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Note 12. indebtedness of Inventories approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Inventories of thethe following: creditors andconsist restructure debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial 2012 declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension 2013 of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Finished goods………………….…..................... 1,475 Ps.DEBT agreements. 1,457 Ps. of the Company’s Payments represents an event of default under several Operating materials………………….................. 1,092 1,193 1,410 The Production-in-process……………….…….......... Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: 1,506 Iron ore……………………………....................... 779 890 coal………………………............... 513 therefore, as 752 I. Metallurgical All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; of December 31, 2013 Goods-in-transit….……….................................. 181 348 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. coal………………………........................ II. Steam All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time632 were converted into425 Mexican pesos at the Other raw materials……..……………................ 576 416 exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). of long preparation..…..….….…..... 361 arising from transactions 411 III. Costs Creditors are walls prohibited from taking any action to collect debts prior to the 7,115 Ps. 7,302 Ps. Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax and31,labor debt (in thePs.755 case that debt was recognized by the As obligations of December 2013obligations. and 2012,Secured the Company has and such Ps.361 of inventories to guarantee COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. financial liabilities (see Note 17 b)). V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. VI. The note holders lost their to exchange their ventures notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Note 13.convertible Investment in shares of right associates and joint VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date the Suspension of Payments. Theofinvestment in shares of associates and joint ventures consists of the following: VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations 2013 2012 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 (nominal value). LCD (see was NotePs.2,807 4c)….……………………..…….. 94 Ps. 94 Ps. IX. Boom AHMSA’s was suspended from trading on the BMV and7 the Company’s 18 American Depositary (see stock Note 3d).......................................... Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Other…………………………………………….... 11 5 112 Ps. 117 Ps. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 22 65 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Summarized financial information with respect to the Company's associates and joint ventures is set out below: Note 1. Nature of business 2013 2012 Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Total assets……………………………………………….………………. 388 Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. dePs. C.V. (“GAN”) andPs. is a publicly 472 traded 140 147 Total liabilities…………………………………………….….…………… variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican 248 325 Net assets……………………………………………………….………... Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat Ps. steel products andPs. structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. 112 Ps. 117 Company's share of net assets………………………………………… Ps. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Ps. Net sales………………………………………………………………….. 540 Ps. 530 a) Suspension of Payments (Loss) income for the year……………..……………………………….. Ps. (60) Ps. 135 In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Ps. Ps. Company's share of profits……………………………………………... 14 noncompliance 40with indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Investment in shares of associates and joint ventures valued using the equity method. creditors and restructure the debt according to its ispayment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the LCD conducts transactions concession by the Federal through the Company, onitsMay 24, 1999,through AHMSAa and various granted subsidiaries (see Note Government 3 c)) requested a judicial Secretariat and Transportation for the operation and exploitation the short route declarationofofCommunications suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was of granted on May 25, Coahuila-Durango, and rendering of the publicCourt railroad transportation service sale andThe lease of assetsof 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance in Monclova, Coahuila (theand “COURT”). Suspension related thereto for an initial period of 30 years, and exclusive for 18 years, which began in 1995. LCD’s Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. activity is regulated by the Railroad Service Regulatory Law. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Note Property, plant and I. 14. All liabilities were declared dueequipment and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. The of the balance at the beginning and endatofthe thetime years 2013 and 2012into of the property, plant II. reconciliation All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing were converted Mexican pesos at the and equipment consisted of the following: exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Translation Costs for Suspension of Payments. 2012 Additions effect retirement 2013 IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax Investment: Secured 1debt debtPs.was recognized by the Ps. obligations. Landobligations and labor 2,459 Ps. - Ps. that such (14) 2,446 Ps. (in the case Buildings 14,667 70 value of the security COURT) continues accruing interest until the interest(29) is reached.14,708 and equipment 3 (959) 74,632 V.Machinery A trustee was appointed by65,384 the COURT10,204 to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained Machinery and equipment administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s under finance lease 2,130 1,630 (22) 3,738 supervision. Furniture and fixtures 569 6 575 Vehicles 527 their right to 14 exchange their - notes for AHMSA’s (2) VI. The convertible note holders lost capital 539 stock. Airplanes 1,277 by mortgages 47 1,324from the date VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest Computers 692 1 (3) 690 of the Suspension of Payments. Construction-in-progress 14,848 (7,228) 7,620 VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made restructuring 106,272 and Suspension of 102,553 4,745 disbursements 3 for debt(1,029) Total investments Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Depreciation: and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations Buildings 10,971 255 (29) 11,197 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount- related to these expenses as of December Machinery and equipment 46,699 2,398 1 (899) 48,199 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Machinery and equipment 525 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading American under finance lease 320 on the BMV - and the Company’s (12) 833 Depositary Furniture and fixtures 509 from the New 12 York Stock Exchange. 521 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted Vehicles Airplanes 428 469 35 54 - (2) - 461 523 AHMSA has proposed a preventive which- has to be approved by most of its creditors Computers 654payment agreement, 15 (2) 667 with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be Total depreciation 60,255 3,089 1 (944) 62,401 declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Net investment 66 Ps. 42,298 Ps. 1,656 Ps. 23 1 2 Ps. (85) Ps. 43,871 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) NoteInvestment: 1. Land 2011 Nature of business Ps. Translation effect Additions 2,346 Ps. 129 Ps. (3) Ps. Costs for retirement (13) 2012 Ps. 2,459 335 and subsidiaries’ (5) (15) 14,667 AltosBuildings Hornos de México, S.A.B. 14,352 de C.V. (AHMSA) (collectively the “Company”) is a Machinery and equipment 65,895 2,035 (33) (2,513) 65,384 Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Machinery and equipment variable corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican undercapital finance lease 2,089 41 2,130 Furniture and fixtures 17 and sale of(4) (2) and structural 569 sections. Stock Exchange). The main activity is558 the production flat steel products Vehiclesaddress is Prolongación Juárez 507 S/N, Monclova, 33 (3) (10) 527 AHMSA’s Coahuila. Airplanes Computers Construction-in-progress Note 2. Total investments Suspension of 1,216 685 12,748 100,396 payments and 61 22 2,100 4,773 restructuring (48) debt (15) (2,568) 1,277 692 14,848 102,553 Depreciation: Suspension of Payments Buildings 10,746 240 (15) 10,971 Machinery and equipment 46,875 2,269 (5) (2,440) 46,699 In 1999, bothand the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Machinery equipment under financeoflease 273 252 525 indebtedness approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted- in the Company’s noncompliance with Furniture and fixtures 16 (3) began a process (2) 509 certain financial covenants; therefore 498 on April 26, 1999, the Company to renegotiate with its Vehicles 400 41 (3) (10) 428 creditors and restructure the debt according to its53payment capacity. As such, -the Company Airplanes 416 469suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits Computers 659 11 (16) 654against the Totalon depreciation 59,867 and various 2,882 (11) (see Note (2,483) 60,255 a judicial Company, May 24, 1999, AHMSA subsidiaries 3 c)) requested a) declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Ps. Ps. Net investment 1,891 Ps. (37) Ps. (85) Ps. 1999 by the First Judge of the First40,529 Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The42,298 Suspension of Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the significant construction-in-progress is related to the Fénix Project, where Ps.5,210of and Ps.11,955, respectively, invested, (see Note 3 a)). The Suspension Payments primarily resultedwere in the following: and 2012, Company US$3.3 US$4.7, respectively, its 31, airplanes, I.In 2013 All liabilities werethe declared due invested and payable as ofand May 25, 1999; therefore, in as renovating of December 2013 which usedthe bybalance the Company’s directors and officers to travel to different geographic locations where the andare 2012, of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. conducts business. Thus, itliabilities maintains the necessary security standards into to transport officers. II.Company All foreign currency denominated existing at the time were converted Mexicanitspesos at the exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). As of December 2013 and 2012, the any net balance property, plant and equipment includesprior Ps.917 and III. Creditors are 31, prohibited from taking action toofcollect debts arising from transactions to the Ps.1,011, respectively, for costs for capitalized loans. During 2013 and 2012, loan costs of Ps.17 and Ps.8, Suspension of Payments. respectively, have been IV. All lawsuits filed forcapitalized. the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, theuntil Company had assets at their net realizable COURT) continues accruing interest the value of nonproductive the security interest is valued reached. of Ps.30was andappointed Ps.34, respectively. V.value A trustee by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had a balance of a financial lease for machinery and supervision. equipment of Ps.1,349 Ps.1,605, respectively, whose titles of ownership guarantee financial lease VI. The convertible noteand holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capitalthe stock. liability as mentioned in Note 17 b). VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. During the year, saledisbursements of equipment required the construction of an Oxygen VIII. During 2013 the andCompany 2012, thecompleted Company the made for debt for restructuring and Suspension of Plant to Air Liquide S. deadvisory R.L. de fees, C.V. ("Air and for Payment mainly de for Mexico, professional whichLiquide"), amounted to entered Ps.115 into and supply Ps.303,agreements respectively, various Oxygen Plants in located the Company's facilities,in and that were built to meet the Company's and were recorded sellingwithin and administrative expenses the consolidated statements of operations production needs in exchangeresults. for fixedThe payments for the supply of oxygen to beexpenses received,as which are in line and other comprehensive cumulative amount related to these of December with31, the2013 Company's production capacity. Such transactions were recorded as capital leases for a value of was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Ps.1,610 (see Note 17 b)). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Due to the Suspension of Payments mentioned in Note 2a), AHMSA cannot sell its property, plant and equipment the aexpressed of the COURT. AHMSA haswithout proposed preventiveauthorization payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 24 1 67 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DEDE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DEDE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B. C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TOTO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The average annual depreciation rates used were as follows: Note 1. Nature of business 2013 2012 Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Buildings…………………………………………………………………………. 2%and is a publicly 2% Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) traded Machinery and equipment……………………………………………………… 4% (“BMV”, the Mexican 4% variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. Furniture and fixtures…………………………………………………………… 11%and structural sections. 11% Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products Vehicles………………….………………………………………………………. 14% 13% AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Airplanes..……………….………………………………………………………. 5% 4% Computers…………..…………………………………………………………… 24% 13% Capitalized 3% 4% Note 2. loan costs……………...…………………………………………… Suspension of payments and debt restructuring a) Suspension of Payments Note 15. both Intangible assets In 1999, the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with The intangible assets consisted of the following: certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended 2013 some of its creditors 2012 filed lawsuits against the payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Mining, stripping and development costs...…… 2,659 2,901 Ps. Ps. declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Pachuca tailing Note 30)………..…. 1,432 1,432 1999 by the First dams Judge(see of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of 4,333 Ps. Ps. DEBT agreements. Payments represents an event of default under several of the 4,091 Company’s The Suspension of Payments resulted in theisfollowing: The specific-life intangible assetprimarily of the Jales Pachuca represented by gold and silver tails owned by RDM, located in the city of Pachuca, Hidalgo, which value is supported by a study prepared by an expert in the I. Allmatter. liabilities were the declared duesemester and payable as of May 25, 1999;for therefore, of December 31, will 2013 subject During second of 2013 the samples the oreasreduction tailings and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. commence. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III.rollforward Creditorsofare from taking any actionstripping to collect debts arising from prior to the The theprohibited Company’s unamortized mining, and development coststransactions were as follows: Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations Accumulated were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (inInvestment the case that such debt was recognized amortization Total by the Concept COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Ps. operations. Ps. Company’s Ps. V.Balance A trustee appointed by the COURT to supervise retained as ofwas January 1, 2012……………………... 6,613 The (3,686) management 2,927 administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. Additions………….…………………………………… 557 557 VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s Transfers……………..……………………………….. (1,532) 1,532capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges the date Effect of foreign currency exchange differences….. (23)ceased to accrue- interest from (23) of the Suspension of Payments. Amortization………………………………………….. (593) (593) VIII. During and 2012, the Company made disbursements 33 for debt restructuring Mines sites 2013 remediation reserve…….……………… - and Suspension 33 of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were in 31, selling and administrative expenses 5,648 in the consolidated statements of operations Balance as of recorded December 2012…………………. (2,747) 2,901 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Additions………….…………………………………… 281 281 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and Effect of foreign currency exchange differences….. 2 the Company’s- American Depositary 2 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Amortization………………………………………….. (525) (525) 5,931 Ps. (3,272) Ps. 2,659 Balance as of December 31, 2013………...………. Ps. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 68 25 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The Company has carried out the following significant mine developments: Note 1. Nature of business Extractable Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de Reserves C.V. (AHMSA) and Unamortized subsidiaries’ balances (collectively the “Company”) is a (Millions/Tons) Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded 2013 variable capital corporation listed on Unaudited the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B.2012 de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Steam coal: Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Ps. Zacatoza pit 61 Ps. 153 AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez3.2 S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Other pits 4.6 91 112 Mine VII 26.8 983 1,087 Dos mine 19.2 1,008 916 Note 2. Repúblicas Suspension of payments and debt restructuring 2,143 2,268 coal: a)Metallurgical Suspension of Payments Mine V 6.3 70 135 Mine VII 20.7 the world steel industry 275 308 the Company’s high In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting combined with Mine X 130.5 71 39 noncompliance with indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s Pits 3.9 30 38 to renegotiate with its certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process 446 520 Company suspended creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Iron ore: of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the payments Prometeo pit 65 (see Note 3 c)) 88 requested a judicial Company, onunderground May 24, 1999, AHMSA 0.6 and various subsidiaries Other of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), 2 granted on May 25, declaration which was 65 90 The Suspension of 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). Payments an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Gold and represents Silver: Santa Gertrudis mine 5 23 The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Ps. Total 2,659 Ps. 2,901 I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. II.Note All16. foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Other assets exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III. Creditors are prohibited taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Other assets consisted of thefrom following: Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax 2013 2012 obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT)rollers continues interest until the value interest is reached. Ps. of the security Laminating (Noteaccruing 5 j))………………...…… 351 Ps. 345 V.Costs A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s of long walls preparation (Note 5 c))…….. 187 72management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business Employee housing developments (Note 5 j))…... 158 165 under the trustee’s supervision. Prepaid expenses for goods……………………… 123 882 VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their63 notes for AHMSA’s62capital stock. Restricted cash……………....……………………. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges Long-lived assets available for sale …..………... 55 ceased to accrue 663 interest from the date of theexpenses Suspension of Payments. Prepaid for services………….……….. 32 VIII. Duringinstruments 2013 and (Note 2012, 3d))….………....…... the Company made disbursements for Financial - debt restructuring 52 and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and7 Ps.303, respectively, Other………………………………………………… 9 and were recorded in selling and administrativePs. expenses 946 in the Ps. consolidated statements of operations 2,280 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 value). In 2012, advance payments(nominal for goods include an advance payment of Ps.614 (US$46.9) granted to Basilisk IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended trading onobligations the BMV and the Company’s Tres, S.A. de C.V. for the credit rights from of certain bank of AGROS (See NoteAmerican 25 b)). Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Within the assets available for sale in 2012 are Ps.607, that are related to the value of the equipment for an AHMSA preventive by payment agreement, to be approved by most of its creditors oxygen has plantproposed that was aconstructed Air Liquide México which within has AHMSA’s facilities. This equipment was sold with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be to Air Liquide in Ps. 592 once was installed and operating correctly (See Note 14). During 2012, Air Liquide declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. made an advance payment of Ps.510 for the acquisition of this equipment (see Note 18). 1 26 69 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Restricted cash consist mainly in bank deposits related to financial liabilities in Suspension of Payments which may not withdraw. Notethe 1. Company Nature of business Assets forMéxico, sale in S.A.B. the short Ps.2,228and correspond to the carrying amount of AGROS' Altos available Hornos de de term C.V. of (AHMSA) subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a industrial plant (see Note 3 b)). Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican The rollforward of theThe Company’s employee developments rollers were as follows: Stock Exchange). main activity is the housing production and sale ofand flat laminating steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Employee Additions Additions Housing retirements, retirements, net restructuring 2012 net 2013 Notedevelopments 2. Suspension of 2011 payments and debt Ps. Investment……………….. 405 Ps. 42 Ps. 447 Ps. - Ps. 447 a) Suspension of Payments Accumulated amortization (258) (24) (282) (7) (289) Ps. the world Ps. industry Ps. Ps. 18steel 165combined (7) Company’s 158 In 1999, both the adversePs.situation147 affecting with the high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors andLaminating restructurerollers the debt according to its Balance, paymentnet capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Ps. Balance as ofon December 2011……..…….…. 310 Company, May 24,31,1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Acquisitions….……….……………………………. 65Payments”), which was granted on May 25, declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Amortization………………………...……………… (30)Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Balance as of Decemberan31, 2012……..…….…. Payments represents event of default under several of the345 Company’s DEBT agreements. Acquisitions….……….……………………………. 61 Amortization………………………...……………… (55) The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: 351 Balance as of December 31, 2013……….......… Ps. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012,Financing the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Note 17. debt II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange in effect as of 25, 1999 (see Note 24). a) Financing debtrate in Suspension of May Payments III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the of Payments. Due toSuspension the Company’s financial situation mentioned in Note 2 a), the DEBT as of December 31, 2013 and IV. ofAllPs.13,488 lawsuits isfiled for theascollection any Other monetary obligations wereunder suspended, except for tax 2012 presented a current of liability. disclosures required accounting provisions obligations andrelevant, labor obligations. Secured debt (instate the case that such debt was recognized by the are not considered due to the Company’s of Suspension of Payments and DEBT COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. restructuring. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained control continued operationsand in the ordinary businessfor under the trustee’s Given administrative the Company is on a and suspension of payments there are nocourse future of maturities its liabilities on supervision. suspension, it is not feasible to determine the fair value of these financial liabilities. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date b)VII. Financing debt of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Financing debt2013 is as and follows: Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative in the statements of operations Institution Currency expenses Interest rateconsolidated 2013 2012 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 Financial lease:was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended U.S. fromdollar trading on the7.75% BMV and the Ps. Company’s909 American Depositary Ps. 1,110 Caterpillar Crédito Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted U.S. from dollar the New York Stock Air Liquide 8.00%Exchange. 1,521 - 70 AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Bank loans: with the right recognized judge, that AHMSA could Banco Afirme to vote as a final agreement Mexican pesos by the TIIE + 5.5with pts the possibility 54 80 be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Banco Afirme Mexican pesos TIIE + 4.9 pts 209 250 Caterpillar Crédito U.S. dollar 7.75% 283 53 1 27 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTES AS TO OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Institution Currency Interest rate 2013 2012 Note 1. Nature of business Other financing debt: Almacenadora Mexican pesosand subsidiaries’ TIIE+ 5.5 pts(collectively the 698“Company”) is559 Altos Hornos deAfirme México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) a Coutinho & Ferrostal U.S. dollar del Norte, 7.5% Mexican company and México subsidiary of Grupo Acerero S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and222 is a publicly tradedVariouscapital corporation listed on theVarious 473 260 variable Bolsa Mexicana deVarious Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican 4,369 2,312 Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Current portion (1,935) (1,361) AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Ps. 2,434 Ps. 951 Long-term of financing debt Note Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Since2.2009, MINOSA has obtained heavy equipment under financial leasing from Caterpillar Crédito, S.A. de C.V. for its mining operations of Ps.2,335, which will be paid in a term of 5 years, and includes a purchase a)option Suspension of Ps.24 of at Payments the end of the last year. MINOSA’s financial lease obligations are guaranteed by the lessor’s title of ownership on the leased assets. In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (thePlants “DEBT”) in the noncompliance withto In 2013, supply of oxygen began to Oxygen thatresulted Air Liquide hasCompany’s within AHMSA's facilities and certain covenants; therefore on April 26,for 1999, the Company a process renegotiate with its which financial supply agreements were entered into 20 years. These began agreements are to classified as financial creditors and restructure the debt according paymentwas capacity. the Company suspended leases; therefore, a long-term financial liabilitytoofitsPs.1,610 recordedAsatsuch, the inception of the lease, which payments of the interest on all of its the debts. Because some of itsvalue creditors filed lawsuitspayments against the corresponds to principal the lesserand of the fair value plants and the present of the minimum for Company, on May the lease (see Note 24, 14). 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 by the Judge of the First Instance in Monclova, Coahuila (the S.A., “COURT”). The resources Suspension of In 2012 andFirst 2011, MINOSA obtained linesCourt of credit from Banco AFIRME, and such were Payments represents an eventmaturing of defaultinunder several of the Company’s agreements. used to finance investments, 5 years. The unpaid balance asDEBT of December 31, 2012 of one credit for Ps. 250 was entirely presented in a short term because certain do-not obligations had not been met. On The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted the following: waiver from the bank, for this reason in 2013 February 28, 2013, the Company obtained theincorresponding was classified on accordance with its maturity. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as Crédito, a currentS.A. liability. In 2012, MINOSA obtained a loan from Caterpillar de C.V. aggregating US$27, and such II.resources All foreign denominated existing at the in time were converted into Mexican pesos at the will currency be used to construct aliabilities power plant, maturing 6 years. As of December 31, 2013, US$25.9 rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). has exchange been disposed. III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. Afirme, S.A. and Coutinho & Ferrostal Mexico, S.A. de C.V. are related to Liabilities with Almacenadora IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of inventories any monetary obligations marketing transactions structured to finance (see Note 12). were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the S.A. value(Polish of the security is reached. In 2012, MINOSA obtained a loan from FAMUR, supplier)interest of US$19.3, and such resources were V.used A to trustee was appointed by the Such COURT supervise operations. management retained acquire mining equipment. loantobears interest at LIBORThe plusCompany’s 3 points, maturing in 7 years. The administrative and continued unpaid balance as control of December 31, 2013 operations is Ps. 216. in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. VI. The subsidiaries convertible note lost additional their right credit to exchange their notes AHMSA’s Certain haveholders exercised lines, mainly with for trade portfoliocapital which stock. balance payable VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed as of December 31, 2013 is Ps.208. by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. 2013 2012, thelease Company made for other debt restructuring and of TheDuring fair value of and the financial liabilities anddisbursements the value of the bank liabilities areSuspension approximately Payment professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, equal to their mainly carryingfor amount. and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount Minimum commitments under capitalized financial leases are asrelated follows:to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the2013 BMV and the Company’s American Depositary 2012 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Lease obligations creditors………………………… Ps. 3,633 Ps. 1,201 AHMSA hasinterest…………………………………… proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Unearned (1,254) (91) with Present the right value to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility of obligations………..…………. 2,379 1,110 that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Current portion of obligations……...………………. (615) (490) 1,764 Ps. 620 Long-term portion of financial lease obligations…. Ps. 1 28 71 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DEDE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DEDE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B. C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TOTO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The long-term portion of financing debt as of December 31, 2013 matures as follows: Note 1. Nature of business Year ending December Balance Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de 31, C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Ps. del Norte, S.A. 436 de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded 2015 Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero 2016 291 variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican 2017 Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale 293 of flat steel products and structural sections. 2018 247 AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. 2019 and thereafter 1,167 Ps. 2,434 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Note 18. Other payables and provisions a) Suspension of Payments a) The balance of the other payables and provisions consists of the following: In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high 2013 indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the 2012 Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Ps. As such, creditorsfrom and customers..................................... restructure the debt according toPs. its payment capacity. Advances 1,690 1,264the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors Tax matters............................................................ 522 860 filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 573 3 c)) requested a judicial Employee benefits……….…….............................. 402 declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension 129 of Payments”), which Mines sites remediation reserve.………………..... 173was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, The Suspension of Hoogovens Technical Services…………….……... 82Coahuila (the “COURT”). 82 Payments represents event of default under MINOSA creditors lifted an from the Suspension of several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Payments............................................................ 50 50 The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following:5 Damage repair reserve……………..….…….…... 34 Air Liquide (see Note 16)…………..……..…......... 510 I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May591 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Other...................................................................... 519 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported Ps. as a current Ps. 3,471 liability. 4,065 II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effect as May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). The advances from customers areofas follows: III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. 2013 2012 IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations labor obligations. SecuredPs. debt (in the581 casePs. that such debt Tubacero, S.A. de and C.V…………………….……….. 256 was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Grupo PROLAMSA………………………….……… 402 393 V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s Almacenadora Afirme, S.A de C.V………..………. 283 523 management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s Fortacero, S.A. de C.V……………………….…….. 160 supervision. Grupo POLESA….…………………………..……... 73 6 VI. The convertible holders lost their right to exchange their Grupo Ferre Barniedo note ……………………….……. 66 notes for AHMSA’s - capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date Aceros Corey, S.A. de C.V.................................... 39 of the Suspension of Payments. Others.................................................................... 86 86 VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made and Suspension of Ps. disbursements Ps. debt restructuring 1,690 for 1,264 Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a tax provision for not accumulating inflation and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December gains during 2000 to 2003 related to liabilities in the Suspension of Payments of Ps.522 and Ps.860, 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). respectively, including Ps.272 and Ps.387, respectively, of restatement and surcharge (see Note 28). In IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary 2013, some favourable judgments on lawsuits brought for this concept were obtained; therefore, the Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. provision of Ps.338 was written off, including surcharges and restatements of Ps.115. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the suspension-of-payment balances in the supplier accounts and other with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be accounts payable aggregate Ps.896. declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 72 29 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the rollforward of the Company’s provision balances was as follows: Note 1. Nature of business Additions (cancellations), Payments 2013 Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V.2012 (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’net (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Ps. Ps. Ps. Tax matters.................................. - Ps. 522 variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa860 Mexicana de Valores,(338) S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Employee benefits……………….. 573 402 (573) 402 Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Mines sites remediation reserve, AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. short and long term………....... 402 (176) (38) 188 Damage repair reserve…...…….. 34 (29) 5 Other………..…………………...... 29 16 45 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Ps. 1,898 Ps. (96) (640) 1,162 a) Suspension of Payments Additions 2011 (cancellations), net Payments 2012 In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Ps. Ps. Tax matters.................................. 757 103 aPs. - Ps. certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began process to renegotiate with860 its Employee benefits……………….. 536 573 (536) 573 creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended Mines sitesofremediation payments the principalreserve, and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the short and long term………....... 345 (11) 402 Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see68Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Damage repair reserve…...…….. 34 34 declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Other………..…………………...... 14 38 (23) 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension 29 of Ps. Ps. 1,686 782 (570) 1,898 Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. b) The other payables and provisions long-term of the following: The Suspension of Payments primarily resultedconsist in the following: 201325, 1999; therefore, 2012 as of December 31, 2013 All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Ps. Ps. converted Mines sites remediation 59 were 229 II. All foreign currencyreserve………………...… denominated liabilities existing at the time into Mexican pesos at the Minesexchange rights.......................................................... rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). 58 Ps. to collect Ps.arising from 117 229transactions prior to the III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action debts Suspension of Payments. IV. All filed for retirement the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax Note 19. lawsuits Employee obligations obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the According to Mexican labor laws, the Company pays seniority to all employees COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of thepremiums security interest is reached.who have stopped working after 15 years or morebyofthe service. Additionally, retirement paymentsmanagement are made based on V. A trustee was appointed COURT to supervisevoluntary operations. The Company’s retained certain conditions, incontrol addition to pension benefits for both administrative and unionized personnel. administrative and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. The values ofnote employee benefits from termination andtheir retirement were comprised of the following: VI. present The convertible holders lost their right to exchange notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date 2013 2012 of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Ps. which 7,437 Ps. to Ps.115 Defined benefit mainly obligation…………………...…...… 6,845 Payment for professional advisory fees, amounted and Ps.303, respectively, Plan assets at fair value........................................ (216) (203) and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations Ps. Ps. to these 7,221 6,642 Unfunded status…………………………………….. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. principal AHMSA’s stock was used suspended from trading onactuarial the BMVvaluations and the were Company’s American Depositary The assumptions for the purposes of the as follows: Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. 2013 2012 AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has % to be approved % by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared rate(s)…………………………………………………… bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Discount 6.50% 6.50% Expected rate(s) of salary increase......................................... 6.00% 5.80% Return of plan assets…........................................................... 6.50% 6.50% 1 I. 30 73 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Discount rates of projected benefit obligations were determined considering the information of Mexican government rates and duration of the obligations at the close of each year. Note 1. bond Nature of the business Net costHornos for the period includes the following Altos de México, S.A.B. de C.V.items: (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded 2013de C.V. (“BMV”, the 2012Mexican variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Ps. Ps. Service costs……………..................................………………….. 333 333 AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. 393 388 Interest cost.....................….......………………………………….. Less - Actual return on plan assets...................…………………. (13) (13) Ps. Ps. Net periodic 713 708 Note 2. cost ……...……....................................................... Suspension of payments and debt restructuring a) Suspension of Payments Amounts recognized of the net cost of the period in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results are as follows: In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined 2013 with the Company’s 2012 high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company to renegotiate 243 with its Ps. began a process Ps. Cost of sales……………………………………………………..….. 286 creditors restructureexpenses…………………….….……. the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, 47the Company suspended 90 Selling and and administrative payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors Interest expenses, net…………………….…..........................….. 380 filed lawsuits against 375 the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries 3 c)) Ps. requested a 708 judicial Ps.(see Note713 declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 bytothe Judge of the Instance Courtobligation: in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Changes theFirst present value of First the defined benefit Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: 2013 2012 Ps. Ps. Defined benefit obligation as of January 1,…………………..….. 6,845 5,875 I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 333 333 Service costs……………………………………………….….……. and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Payments……………………………………...........………………. (290) (214) II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Interest cost.....................….......………………………………….. 393 388 exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Actuarial loss on the obligation ………….…..........................….. 156 463 III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Ps. Ps. Defined benefit obligation as of December 31,……...….….…… 7,437 6,845 Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax Changes to the fairand value of plan assets: Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the obligations labor obligations. 2013is reached. 2012 COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained Ps. course of 203 Ps.under the trustee’s Plan assets at fair value as ofand January 1,…..………...………….. 179 administrative control continued operations in the ordinary business 13 13 Expected yield……….……………….…………………….….……. supervision. Actuarial gains generated ……………….……….…........……….. 11 VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Ps. Ps. Plan assets at fair value as of December 31,…..……………….. 216 203 VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. The pension and seniority premium assets are held in a trust and mainly of short-term Mexicanof VIII. Duringplan 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for consist debt restructuring and Suspension government securities at their fair value. fees, The Company does not a formal fundingrespectively, policy to Payment mainly valued for professional advisory which amounted to have Ps.115 and Ps.303, make contributions to the plan; instead, are based expenses on the available flows. statements of operations and were recorded in selling andthey administrative in the cash consolidated and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Significant actuarial for thevalue). determination of the defined obligation are discount rate, expected 31, 2013 was assumptions Ps.2,807 (nominal salary increase and mortality. The sensitivity analyses haveand been on reasonably IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading onbelow the BMV thedetermined Company’sbased American Depositary possible changes of the respective assumptions the end of the reporting period, while holding all Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the occurring New Yorkat Stock Exchange. other assumptions constant. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Under Mexican the agreement Company recognized must makebypayments to 2% ofthat its AHMSA workers’could dailybe with the right tolegislation, vote as a final the judge,equivalent with the possibility integrated to aif defined contribution planplan. that is part of the retirement savings system. The expense in declared salary bankrupt the creditors reject such 2013 and 2012 was Ps.252 and Ps.236, respectively. 74 31 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Note 20. Income taxes Note 1. Nature of business a) ISR, DESM and IETU Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a The Company is and subject to ISRofand certain subsidiaries DESM, and(“GAN”) to IETU through 2013. traded ISR is Mexican company subsidiary Grupo Acerero del Norte,toS.A. de C.V. and is a publicly computed taking into consideration the taxable and deductible effects of inflation and the rate is 30%. variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. In 2014, aaddress new Special Tax on Mining ("DESM”) is addedCoahuila. to the holders of mining concessions, which can be AHMSA’s is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, determined by applying the rate of 7.5% on the difference from reducing certain deductions from taxable income for ISR purposes. DESM is deductible for ISR purposes; therefore, the net effect is the deferred tax recorded 31,ofwhich was 5.25%. Note 2. as of December Suspension payments and debt restructuring was eliminated as of 2014; therefore, up to December 31, 2013, this tax was incurred both on a)IETU Suspension of Payments revenues and deductions and certain tax credits based on cash flows from each year. The respective rate 17.5%. 2008, the Asset Tax Law was repealed; under combined certain circumstances, IMPAC paid Inwas 1999, bothInthe adverse situation affecting the worldhowever, steel industry with the Company’s highin the ten years prior to the year in which ISR is paid, may be recovered, according to the terms of the law. indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its The current tax isthe thedebt greater of ISR and IETU up to 2013. creditors andincome restructure according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the The provision income taxes expense presented in the consolidated of operations and Company, on for May 24, 1999, AHMSA (benefit) and various subsidiaries (see Note statements 3 c)) requested a judicial other comprehensive results is as follows: declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s 2013 DEBT agreements. 2012 617 Current ISR...………………………………………………...... 230 Ps. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Ps. Deferred ISR………….…………...........…………………….. 217 (280) from tax contingency …………………………..………... (223)as of December 31, 2013 I.ISRAll liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, Current IETU…...…………….………………………………... 1 4 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. IETU………………..…………….………………….. (33)into Mexican pesos(15) II.Deferred All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted at the Deferred DESM……………………………………………….. 690 exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Ps. Ps. 326 882 III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. b) Tax loss carryforwards and recoverable IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection ofasset any tax monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the As of December 31, 2013, the Company hasthe tax lossofcarryforwards for income tax and recoverable asset COURT) continues accruing interest until value the security interest is reached. of which indexedbyforthe inflation. carryforwards are calculated based management on the resultsretained of each V.tax,Aalltrustee wasare appointed COURTSuch to supervise operations. The Company’s subsidiary of AHMSA, rather on a consolidated A summary of of those balances of the trustee’s Company administrative control and than continued operations inbasis. the ordinary course business under andsupervision. its subsidiaries is presented below: VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Tax Loss Recoverable VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date Expiration of Payments. Carryforwards Asset Tax of the Suspension VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Ps. Ps. to Ps.115 and 6Ps.303, respectively, Payment mainly fees, which 2014 for professional advisory 167amounted and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses of operations 2015 129 in the consolidated statements 5 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount as of December 2016 126 related to these expenses 7 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). 2017 143 12 IX. AHMSA’s stock BMV and the Company’s -American Depositary 2018 was suspended from trading on the 503 Receipts (“ADR’s”) 2019 were delisted from the New York Stock 402 Exchange. 2020 311 AHMSA has proposed which has to be approved by- most of its creditors 2021 a preventive payment agreement, 536 with the right to 2022 vote as a final agreement recognized by the AHMSA could be 316judge, with the possibility that declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 2023 1,193 Ps. Ps. 3,826 30 1 32 75 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) c) Deferred income taxes Note 1. Nature of business The deferred taxes liabilities are as follows: Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del 2013 Norte, S.A. de C.V.2012 (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Ps. Ps.steel products Deferred ISR………….………….....…..………….. 6,565of flat 6,798 and structural sections. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale Deferred DESM…………………………………….. 690 AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Deferred IETU………………….…………………... 33 Ps. 7,255 Ps. 6,831 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring I) Deferred ISR a) Suspension of Payments The tax effects of temporary differences that generated deferred ISR assets (liabilities) are as follows: In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the 2012 Company’s noncompliance with 2013 certain financial Deferred assets: covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended Employee benefits from termination and Ps. Because Ps.of its creditors payments of the principal and interest on all its some 1,806 1,867 filed lawsuits against the retirement……………………………………….debts. Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Advances from customers………….…............. 592 495 declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which Tax loss carryforwards..........................……… 862 54was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, The Suspension of Provisions and reserves................................... 580Coahuila (the “COURT”). 375 Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT 103 agreements. Inventories...................................................…. 68 Deferred DESM…………………………………. 207 The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Current employee benefits……….……………. 114 161 Others……………………...…………….………. 64 20 I. All liabilities: liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 Deferred and 2012, balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a(10,333) current liability. Property, plantthe and equipment......................... (9,283) II.Intangible All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted assets.………..........................……. (495) (551)into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate ininstruments……..……....… effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Derivative financial (19) III.Investment Creditorsinare prohibited from taking any action to collect shares of associated companies (30)debts arising from (20) transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. Ps. (6,565) Ps. (6,798) IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligationsdifference and laborthat obligations. debt (inliability the case such debt the The temporary created Secured a deferred ISR for that property, plant was and recognized equipment by was COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. originated mainly from the application of the accelerated depreciation according to the tax dispositions, only A trustee appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained upV.to the amountwas entitled to deduct. administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. Changes in the deferred ISR balance for the years ended December 31, are as follows: VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased from the date 2013 to accrue interest 2012 of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements restructuring of Ps. for debt Ps. and Suspension Beginning balance…......................................……………...... (6,798) (7,212) Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Deferred income tax provision…………................................. (217) 280 and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated AGROS acquisition……………………………………………... 419 statements of operations and otherofcomprehensive Other concepts comprehensiveresults. results:The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 wasfrom Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Actuarial losses employee benefits from IX. termination AHMSA’s and stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary retirement………………………...……... 12 133 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Financial instruments value…………………..……………. 19 1 Ps. Ps. (6,565) (6,798) AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 76 1 33 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Deferred ISR recognized in equity is as follows: Note 1. 2013 Nature of business 2012 Ps. Ps. “Company”)220 Employee benefits from termination retirement effect.. 232 the Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. deand C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively is a Financial instruments value………………………………….. Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly (19) traded Ps. 232 201 variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. Ps. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. The reconciliation the statutory and S/N, effective ISR rates expressed as a percentage of income before AHMSA’s address is of Prolongación Juárez Monclova, Coahuila. income taxes for the years ended December 31, is as follows: Note 2. a) Suspension of payments and debt restructuring 2013 Statutory income tax rate.………………………….. Suspension of Payments 30% 2012 30% DESM…………………………………………………. (41) In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high IETU…………………………………….…………….. 2 (13) indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Tax balances restatement effect….……………….. 49 certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began3a process to renegotiate with its Taxrestructure effect due to changes……………..……… (27)such, the Company (12) creditors and therate debt according to its payment capacity. As suspended Inflationary component……………….…………...... payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its(12) creditors filed (184) lawsuits against the expenses…………….……………... (73) Company, Nondeductible on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see(20) Note 3 c)) requested a judicial of accelerated depreciation………………… (5)which was granted (66) on May 25, declaration Effects of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), in income of First associated companies……….. (1) “COURT”). (49) 1999 by theEquity First Judge of the Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the The Suspension of Other...…………………………..…………………….. 19 agreements. (80) Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT Effective rate.……….………………………………… (52%) (398%) The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Until 2012, tax provisions contemplated a reduction in the ISR rate of 29% in 2014 and 28% from 2015, and I. these All rates liabilities declared due and differences payable asaccording of May 25, therefore, reversal as of December 2013 werewere applied to temporary to 1999; their estimated date. The31, new ISR and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Law, which goes into effect beginning 2014, does not contemplate the reduction in the ISR rate; therefore, a II.rateAll currency liabilities existingresulting at the time were converted into to Mexican at the offoreign 30% was applieddenominated to all temporary differences, in an additional charge results pesos of Ps.455. exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III. Creditors are DESM prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the II) Deferred Suspension of Payments. IV. for thedifferences collection that of generated any monetary obligations were (liabilities) suspended, for tax TheAll taxlawsuits effects offiled temporary deferred DESM assets areexcept as follows: obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the 2013 COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained Ps.in the ordinary administrative and continued operations Property, plant andcontrol equipment.............................. (714) course of business under the trustee’s supervision. Intangible assets.………..........................………... (124) VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their 23 notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Inventories………..............................................…. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges Provisions and reserves........................................ 31 ceased to accrue interest from the date of theemployee Suspension of Payments. Current benefits……….………………... 62 VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements32for debt restructuring and Suspension of Other……………….……...............................……. Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Ps.which amounted (690) and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December III) other Deferred IETU 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. was suspended from trading on the BMV and Company’s American Depositary TheAHMSA’s tax effectsstock of temporary differences that generated deferred IETUthe assets (liabilities) are as follows: Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. 2012 AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Ps.by the judge, with the right to vote a final agreement recognized Property, plant and as equipment.............................. (39)with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Inventories………..............................................…. (6) Payable accounts………...............................……. 12 Ps. (33) 1 34 77 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Note 21. Financial risk management Note 1. Nature of business AHMSA is exposed to the following risks associated with its use of financial instruments: Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican Credit risk company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable Liquidity risk corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican capital Stock Market risk Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. This note presents information on the Company’s exposure to each one of the aforementioned risks, the Company’s objectives, policies and processes to measure and manage risks, and the administration of the Note 2. capital. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Company’s Several sections of these consolidated financial statements include more quantitative disclosures. a) Suspension of Payments a) Risk management framework. 78 In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high The Board of Directors is generally responsible for establishing supervising Company’s risk indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted and in the Company’sthenoncompliance with management framework. The Board of Directors has established different Committees wherebywith theits certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate Company’s risksrestructure are managed. the Audit Company’s risk management policies are creditors and the Through debt according to Committee, its payment the capacity. As such, the Company suspended developed monitored, Boardon ofall Directors is Because periodically advised. paymentsand of the principaland andthe interest its debts. some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial The Company’s risk management policies are established to ofidentify and analyze the risks faced declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension Payments”), which was granted on by Maythe 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the Firstlimits Instance in Monclova, Coahuila Company, to establish appropriate and Court controls and to monitor risks(the and“COURT”). to respectThe theSuspension limits. Risk of Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. management policies and systems are periodically revised to reflect the changes in the market conditions and Company’s activities. The Company, through training, standards and management procedures, intends Suspension of Payments primarily resulted the following:where all the employees understand their to The develop a disciplined and constructive controlin environment functions and obligations. I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, Audit the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. The Company’s Committee supervises the manner in which Management monitors the compliance II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted Mexican pesos with the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, and verifies that into it agrees with the at riskthe exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. The Company’s Audit Committee III. Creditors prohibited any action to collectAudit debtscarries arisingout from transactions prior to the receives supportare from Internal from Audit taking as a supervisor. Internal both routine and special Suspension of Payments. reviews of the risk management controls and procedures, and reports the results to the Audit Committee. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the b) Credit risk COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained Credit administrative risk representscontrol the financial loss riskoperations for the Company if a customer or business counterpart of a and continued in the ordinary course of under thefinancial trustee’s instrument does not meet its contractual obligations, and mainly arises from the Company’s accounts supervision. receivable investments in securities. VI. The and convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date Trade accounts receivableofand other accounts receivable of the Suspension Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of The Company’s exposure to a credit advisory risk is mainly affected by the to individual characteristics of each Payment mainly for professional fees, which amounted Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, customer. considers the industryinand where statements the customers operate and Nevertheless, were recordedManagement in selling andalso administrative expenses the sector consolidated of operations as a non-compliance risk, as these factors have influence on the to credit risk, particularly the and other comprehensive results. The can cumulative amount related these expenses as ofunder December current31, deteriorated economic(nominal circumstances. 2013 was Ps.2,807 value). Approximately 24 per cent of the Company’s revenues are attributable to sale transactions with solely sixtrading customers. However, Management believes that there is no IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) delisted from York Stock Exchange. risk concentration due towere the low credit risktheofNew these customers, which is determined according to the Company’s credit policies (see Note 10). AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors withCredit the right to vote as a final agreementarecognized by under the judge, witheach the possibility that AHMSA could be The Committee has implemented credit policy which new customer is individually declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. analyzed with respect to its solvency before offering it the Company’s payment and delivery standard terms and conditions. The Company’s review includes visits to the customer’s facilities, review of its financial 1 35 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) statements, commercial references and credit insurance; the latter if the sector is considered at medium or high1.risk. Credit limits of are established to each customer, which represent the amount of maximum credit, Note Nature business which requires the approval by the Credit Committee. These limits are revised annually or every time customers an increase of credit.and Customers that do not satisfythe the“Company”) Company’s credit Altos Hornosrequest de México, S.A.B. ofdetheir C.V.line (AHMSA) subsidiaries’ (collectively is a policies can solely conduct transactions through advance payments. Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Over Exchange). 65 per cent The of the customers the Company over 10 years, and Stock main activity have is theconducted productiontransactions and sale ofwith flat steel productsduring and structural sections. there is no bankruptcy or losses from doubtful accounts with them in the last 10 years. When monitoring the AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. customers’ credit risk, they are grouped according to their credit characteristics, including the sector to which they belong, geographical location, type of industry, maturity and financial ratios. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring As part of the Management’s risks implementation, beginning 2008, insuring customers that according to the a)sectors Suspension of Payments or industry represent more risk, was included in the credit policy. InThe 1999, both theare adverse the world steelin industry combined withthe theCompany Company’s goods sold subjectsituation to qualityaffecting guarantees, such that case of quality issues, canhigh have indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (theguarantee “DEBT”) resulted Company’s noncompliance with complaints that according to the Company’s manuals in arethe accepted or refused. The Company certain financial covenants; on April 26, 1999, began process renegotiate with its requests guarantees from therefore its customers according to the the Company risk degree and atheir credittorating determined for creditors restructure theaccording debt according to its payment each oneand of the customers to the Company’s creditcapacity. policies. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various an subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested judicial The Company has a provision policy that represents estimate of claims from trade accounts areceivable declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, and other investment accounts receivable. The main factors of this provision are a component of specific 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of losses that corresponds to individual significant exposures. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Investments in financial assets The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: The Company limits its exposure to credit risk by investing solely in equity and solely with counterparts that All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 have a high credit rating of investment grade: at least A1 for securities in national currency and BBB- or and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. for foreign currency. There is an Investment which ensuresinto theMexican compliance the II.higher All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing atCommittee the time were converted pesoswith at the investment policy and constantly monitors the credit rates. As the Company has solely invested in securities exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). withCreditors high credit rates, management does any not foresee that any counterpart does not transactions meet its obligations. III. are prohibited from taking action to collect debts arising from prior to the I. Suspension of Payments. Guarantees IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the DueCOURT) to its procedural of Suspension Payments, AHMSA, individually, unable to provide financial continuesstatus accruing interest untilofthe value of the security interest is is reached. thirdappointed parties. by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained V.guarantees A trusteetowas administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s c) Liquidity risk supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Liquidity risk represents the possibility that the Company has difficulties comply with from its obligations VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to to accrue interest the date of the Suspension of Payments. associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company forextent debt restructuring of Company’s approach to manage its liquiditymade risk isdisbursements to ensure, to the possible, thatand it willSuspension have sufficient Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, liquidity to meet its obligations when they fall due, in both regular and extraordinary conditions, without and were recorded in selling administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations incurring unacceptable losses or and putting at risk the Company’s reputation. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 2013 was Ps.2,807a (nominal value). and control of commitments which helps it to monitor cash flow The31, Company maintains strict monitoring IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended the BMV andRegularly, the Company’s American Depositary requirements and optimize yields in from cash trading from itsoninvestments. the Company makes sure of Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. having sufficient cash available to cover the operating expenses foreseen, including the payment of its financial obligations. The foregoing excludes the possible impact of extreme circumstances that are not AHMSA has foreseeable, proposed a preventive payment agreement, has to Note be approved reasonably such as natural disasters, amongwhich others (see 17b)). by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 36 79 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B.FINANCIAL DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) d) Market risk Note 1. Nature of business Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices such as exchange rates, interest rates and equity instruments maydeaffect the Company’s income or the value of its financial instruments. objective is of a Altos Hornos México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively theThe “Company”) market riskcompany management is to manage and control exposures to S.A. market within acceptable parameters, Mexican and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, de risks C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded atvariable the same time yields are optimized. capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’sRisk address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Exchange Forty per cent of the Company’s revenues are in U.S. dollars and sixty per cent in Mexican pesos. Therefore, Note 2. payments debt for restructuring the exchange riskSuspension to which theofCompany is and exposed sales, purchases and loans denominated in U.S. dollars is reduced. There is an exchange risk for certain transactions conducted in other currencies, mainly a) Suspension of Payments Euros. In 1999, the adverse situation thethat world steelwith industry Company’s high Loans are both generally denominated in affecting currencies agree thosecombined of cash with flowsthearising from the indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Company’s transactions, especially Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars. The foregoing provides an economic certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with hedging without the need to contract derivatives and, therefore, under these circumstances, hedgingits creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended accounting is not applicable. payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Regarding other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency, the Company makes sure declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, that its by net is of maintained at an acceptable level through the(the purchase andThe sale of foreignof 1999 theexposure First Judge the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila “COURT”). Suspension currencies at exchange rates of spot transactions to cover short-term unforeseen events. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Given a possible of increase in the depreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, we The Suspension Payments primarily resultedof in 10% the following: estimate that the value of our foreign currency balance would increase Ps.390 in 2013 and Ps.120 in 2012, which result in a loss of the exchange currencies by May such25, amounts. I. would All liabilities were declared due and payable as of 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Interest risk currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the II. Allrate foreign exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). The monitorsfrom the behavior of interest rates and debts assesses its exposure to their fluctuations III. Company Creditorsactively are prohibited taking any action to collect arising from transactions prior to the on loans. The decisions of having loans at fixed or variable rates are determined case by case and depend Suspension of Payments. onIV. the All market conditions and the expectations the time ofobligations contractingwere the loans. Currently, 67% of lawsuits filed for collectionthereof of anyat monetary suspended, except forthe tax obligations obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the Company’s debt isand at a labor fixed rate. COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. trustee wasfinancial appointed by theare COURT to supervise operations.(see TheNote Company’s management retained AsV.theACompany’s liabilities in Suspension of Payments 2), there is no interest rate risk. administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. VI. market The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Other price risks VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. The risk of equity instrument price arises from equity instruments available for sale held to comply in part VIII.the During 2013 and portion 2012, the made disbursements debt restructuring with non-financed of Company the Company’s defined benefitfor pension obligations. and TheSuspension Company’sof Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, management monitors the combination of debt and equity instruments in its investment portfolio,respectively, based on and were recorded in selling and administrative expensesportfolio in the consolidated operations the market indexes. Material investments within the Company’s are managedstatements individuallyofand all the and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December decisions on purchase and sale of instruments are approved by the Investment Committee. 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. main AHMSA’s was suspended from trading BMV and the inCompany’s American Depositary The goal ofstock the Company’s investment policy iton to the maximize yields, order to meet the Company’s Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stocksupport Exchange. non-financed defined benefit obligations; Management receives from external advisors to this effect. According to the policy, certain investments are recorded at fair value through earnings, because its AHMSA hasis proposed a preventive agreement, to be approved by most of its creditors performance actively monitored and payment are managed on a fairwhich valuehas basis. with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt theenter creditors reject such plan. The Company does ifnot into commodities agreements other than to cover their expected use and sale requirements. Such agreements are not settled in a net manner. 1 80 37 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) e) Equity management Note 1. Nature of business The Company does not have a formal policy to manage equity; however, management seeks for maintaining an adequate basis S.A.B. to satisfy Company’s and strategic needs and the market Altos Hornos equity de México, dethe C.V. (AHMSA)operating and subsidiaries’ (collectively themaintain “Company”) is a participants’ trust.and The foregoing is achieved effective monitoring Company’s Mexican company subsidiary of Grupo Acererowith del Norte, S.A.management, de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a the publicly traded revenues and income, andlisted long-term plans that finance mainly Company’s cash variable capital corporation on theinvestment Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. the de C.V. (“BMV”,operating the Mexican flows.Exchange). With these The measures, the Company intends to and reach a constant increase in profits. Stock main activity is the production sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Note 22. Stockholders’ equity Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Common stock consists of the following as of December 31, 2013 and 2012: a) Suspension of Payments In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Number of indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted inshares the Company’s noncompliance with Book value certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Ps. Company suspended Fixed capital……………………………………….………………. 36,668,998 250 payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits2,190 against the Variable capital………………………….………………………… 321,203,504 Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note- 3 c)) requested3,689 a judicial Restatement effect.………………………………..………….…... declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, Ps. 357,872,502 6,129 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, common stock consisted of 357,872,502 ordinary nominative shares, The Suspension of Payments primarily and resulted the following: without par value, fully subscribed paid.in There is one series of shares, of which 36,668,998 are classified as fixed capital and 321,203,504 as variable capital. According to the Company’s bylaws, the I.variable All liabilities declared payable as of capital. May 25,There 1999; is therefore, as of December capital were cannot exceeddue tenand times its fixed no distinction between 31, the 2013 rights and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. associated with the Company’s variable and fixed capital. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange in effect May 25,ordinary 1999 (see Note 24). meeting on April 18, 2011, an increase in the Pursuant to a rate resolution of as theofgeneral stockholders’ III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debtstoarising from transactions prior toof the Company’s variable capital of Ps.7,114 was approved, subject the condition that the lifting the Suspension of Payments. Company’s legal process of suspension of payments is definitely declared. If applicable, 125,056,783 nonIV. lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary were suspended, except for they tax par All value ordinary shares will be issued, and as long as the obligations related capital increase is not subscribed, and labor debt (in the case thatonsuch debt recognized the will obligations remain in treasury. At obligations. the ordinary Secured general shareholders' meeting March 22,was 2013, the term by to carry continues accruing interest until the period value of security interest is reached. out COURT) such increase was extended to an additional ofthe 3 years. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control andrestated continued operations thetaxordinary of business under the trustee’s Stockholders’ equity, except paid-in capital in and retainedcourse earnings, will be subject to income tax supervision. payable by the Company at the rate in effect upon distribution. Any tax paid on such distribution, may be VI. The convertible holders their right to exchange theirthe notes capital stock.and the two credited against thenote income tax lost payable for the year in which taxfor onAHMSA’s the dividend is paid VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest thesubject date fiscal years following such payment. Beginning 2014, dividends to individuals and foreigners from will be of the Suspension of Payments. to an additional tax of 10% on the base of the net tax income account arisen from that date. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly forinclude professional advisory whichtoamounted to Ps.115 andLaw, Ps.303, Accumulated earnings the legal reservefees, according the General Corporate whichrespectively, requires that and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements operations at least 5% of net income of the year be transferred to a legal reserve until the reserve equals of 20% of capital and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December stock at par value. The legal reserve may be capitalized but may not be distributed unless the entity is 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). dissolved. The legal reserve must be replenished if it is reduced for any reason. As of December 31, 2013 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary and 2012, the legal reserve, was Ps.105 (nominal value). Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. During the Payments,payment the Company cannotwhich distribute dividends or reduce equity AHMSA hasSuspension proposed aofpreventive agreement, has to be approved by most of in itscash. creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 38 81 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DEDE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DEDE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B. C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The balances of the stockholders’ equity tax accounts are as follows: Note 1. Nature of business 2013 2012 Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Ps. del Norte, Contributed capital account…………………........ 55,127 53,022 and is a publicly traded Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero S.A.Ps. de C.V. (“GAN”) Net tax income account………....………………… 1,818 variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B.1,790 de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Ps. Ps. steel products 54,812 and structural sections. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and56,945 sale of flat AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. The total amount of the balances of the shareholders’ equity tax accounts exceeds stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheet. Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the following Company’s subsidiaries have noncontrolling interest: AGROS 19%, Hojalata Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. 49%, Antair, S.A. de C.V. 24%, Hullera Mexicana, S.A. de a) Suspension of Payments C.V. 5% and Aq-wise 45%. In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Note 23. financial Other comprehensive results certain covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest its debts. Because some of itsyear, creditors lawsuits against the Comprehensive loss represents changesoninall stockholders’ equity during the as afiled result of activity other Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA common and various than distributions and activity in contributed stock.subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999comprehensive by the First Judge of the Firstaccumulated Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Other income (loss) balance items consist of the following: Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the Movements following: during the year 2011 Movements during the year 2013 2012 Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: I.Translation All liabilities due and payable Ps. as of May 25, 1999; asPs. of December effects ofwere foreigndeclared subsidiaries………….……….. Ps. 117 Ps. (90)therefore, 27 (1) Ps.31, 2013 26 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Valuation of financial instruments available for sale.………. 37 (3) 34 (34) II. thatAllwillforeign currency subsequently denominated liabilities Items not be reclassified to profit or loss:existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Defined employeerate benefits effect…………………………….. (243) (321) (564) (145) (709) exchange in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). LossCreditors on purchaseare of equity of noncontrolling interest............ (70) transactions- prior to(70) III. prohibited from taking any action to (70) collect debts arising from the Ps. (159) Ps. Total (414) Ps. (573) Ps. (180) Ps. (753) Suspension of Payments. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing balances interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Note 24. Foreign currency and transactions V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s Foreignadministrative currency balances were: supervision. their notes2012 for AHMSA’s capital stock. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange 2013 VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date Monetary assets: of the Suspension of Payments. U.S.dollar………………..........................…. US$ 164 US$ 170 VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Monetary liabilities: and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations U.S.dollar…………...................................... 456 257 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Other currencies…………........................... 6 6 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). 462 263 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary US$New York (298) US$ Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the Stock Exchange.(93) AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 82 39 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED DECEMBER 31,FINANCIAL 2013 AND STATEMENTS 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) The Company’s principal transactions denominated in foreign currency for the years ended December 31, were1.as follows:Nature of business Note 2013 the “Company”) 2012is a Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively 3,362 Export sales………………………………........................................... Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de Ps. C.V. (“GAN”)4,155 and isPs. a publicly traded Ps. the Mexican variable capital corporation listed the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, Ps. S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, Purchases of parts, minerals, etc.on …….........………………………... 4,935 5,934 Stock Exchange). main net……………………........…………….. activity is the production and sale of flat steel sections.4 Ps. products and Ps. Interest (expense)The income, (10) structural AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Ps. Other fees......................……………………….................................. 151 Ps. 170 The following table summarizes export sales by geographic area: Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring a) 2013 Suspension of Payments 2012 Ps. America………………..………………………………………………… 4,088 Ps. 3,362 In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Europe…………………………………………………………………… 67 indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with Ps. Ps. 4,155 3,362 certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended The exchange rates forand theinterest Mexican peso published by Banco deitsMéxico with respect to against the foreign payments of the principal on all its debts. Because some of creditors filed lawsuits the currencieson indicated above are as follows:and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Company, May 24, 1999, AHMSA declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, March December 31, December May 25,The Suspension of 1999 by the First Judge of the First21, Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila31, (the “COURT”). 2014 2013 2012 1999 Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. U.S. dollar……….......... 13.17 resulted in the 13.08 13.01 9.36 The Suspension of Payments primarily following: British pound ….…...…. 22.07 21.42 20.81 15.09 yen……….... 0.13 0.16 0.08 I.Japanese All liabilities were declared due and payable as 0.13 of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 EURO………...……...... 18.19 is reported 17.80 9.91 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 as a current liability.16.91 (Israel)…………. 3.78liabilities existing 3.71 N/A pesos at the II.Shekel All foreign currency denominated at the time were 3.41 converted into Mexican exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). As of March 21, the unaudited foreign similar to thatfrom of December 31, 2013. III. Creditors are2014, prohibited from taking anycurrency action toposition collectisdebts arising transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. As explained in Note II, as a result of Payments, all debt denominated in afor foreign IV. All lawsuits filed 2fora) the collection of the anySuspension monetary of obligations were suspended, except tax currency as of and May labor 25, 1999 was converted into Mexican at the rate in effect on obligations obligations. Secured debt (in thepeso caseamounts that such debtexchange was recognized by the thatCOURT) date. Since the final effects of the Suspension of Payments are not known, the liabilities denominated in continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. foreign currencies could increase or decrease. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s Note 25. Transactions and balances with related parties supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. Related include: a joint venture where theand/or reporting entityceased is involved, b) Board Members, VII. Debt parties agreements nota) guaranteed by mortgages pledges to accrue interest from theclosed date relatives to key personnel of management or relevant managers; and c) funds derived of a remuneration of the Suspension of Payments. planDuring for labor obligations to employees mentioned in Note 19. VIII. 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted Ps.115 a) Transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31,to2013 and and 2012Ps.303, were asrespectively, follows: and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 2013 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Other IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary related Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted Holding from the NewAssociated York Stock Exchange. parties Total Income: AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Sales……..…..………………. Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 64 Ps. 64 with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Administrative services……... 24 24 declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Guarantee fees…………....... Ps. 15 Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 15 Ps. Ps. Other..................................... Ps. - Ps. 13 13 1 40 83 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Note 1. Nature of business Holding Associated Other related parties Total Expenses: Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Rail road transportation Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. 334(“BMV”, the Mexican 334 de services…………………….. variable capital corporation listed on the -Bolsa Mexicana Valores, -S.A.B. de C.V. Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Materials and supplies.…..…. 374 Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products 374 and structural sections. Ps. Juárez- S/N, Ps. Monclova,- Coahuila. Ps. Advertising………..…...…….. 34 Ps. 34 AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Services…………………….... Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 11 Ps. 11 Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Guarantee fees…………....... 39 39 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Air transportation services..... Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 21 Ps. 21 Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Other….................................. 26 26 a) Suspension of Payments 2012 combined with the Company’s high In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry Other noncompliance with indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s related to renegotiate with its certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process Affiliated As such, parties creditors and restructure the debtHolding according toAssociated its payment capacity. the CompanyTotal suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Income: Ps. AHMSA - and Ps. various subsidiaries Ps. Company, on May 24, 1999, (see Ps. Note 3 c)) a judicial Sales……..…..………………. - Ps. 4,383 77 requested 4,460 declaration ofservices……... suspension of Ps. payments status of Payments”), on 23 May 25, Ps. Administrative - Ps. (“Suspension 23 Ps. - Ps.which was - granted 1999 by the First Judge of thePs. First InstancePs. Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Guarantee fees…………....... 15 - Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 15 Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. Other..................................... Ps. - Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 15 Ps. 15 The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Other related I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25,Affiliated 1999; therefore, as of December Holding Associated parties Total31, 2013 Expenses: and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Rail road transportation II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the - Ps. 312 Ps. - Ps. - Ps. 312 services…………………….. Ps. exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Ps. Ps. Ps. Materials and supplies.…..…. - Ps. debts arising - Ps. from338 338to the III. Creditors are prohibited from taking- any action to collect transactions prior Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Advertising………..…...…….. 27 27 Suspension of Payments. Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. Ps. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection- of any monetary obligations except for tax Services…………………….... - were suspended, 129 129 obligations and labor obligations. Secured recognized39by the Ps. Ps. debt (in- the Ps. case that- such Ps. debt was Guarantee fees…………....... 39 - Ps. COURT) continues accruing Ps. interest -until Ps.the value of- the Ps.security interest Air transportation services..... - Ps. is reached. 24 Ps. 24 V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained Ps. Ps. Other….................................. - Ps. - Ps.of business 40 Ps. 40 administrative control and continued- operations in the ordinary course under the trustee’s supervision. b)VI.NetThe amounts due tonote andholders from affiliated companies were as their follows: convertible lost their right to exchange notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date 2013 2012 of the Suspension of Payments. Due from related parties, short-term: VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Ps. which amounted Grupo Payment Agromex, mainly S.A. defor C.V................................. 118 Ps. to Ps.115 and - Ps.303, respectively, professional advisory fees, Aerodiplomatic, de C.V. ……..……................. 6 and wereS.A. recorded in selling and administrative expenses in6 the consolidated statements of operations Promotora Vivienda México, S.A. de C.V….….. 2 2 and de other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Compañía Mercantil Río Hondo, S.A. devalue). C.V…..... 2 2 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal Distribuidora ESSEX, S.A. de C.V.. ….………....... 1 2 American Depositary IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s Coahuila Industrial Minera, S.A. de C.V. (“CIMSA”) 423 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. GAN......................................................................... 55 Other....................................................................... 27by most of its creditors AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which34 has to be approved 163 with the possibility 517 that AHMSA could be with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, Less – Allowance forifdoubtful accounts …………… (13) (13) declared bankrupt the creditors reject such plan. Ps. 150 Ps. 504 Total 84 41 1 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) 2013 2012 Note 1. Nature of business Due from related parties, long-term: Ps.and subsidiaries’ 177 Ps.(collectively153 Loans to key de management…………………….…….. Altos Hornos México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) the “Company”) is a Compañía Mercantil Río Hondo, S.A. de C.V……... 2 C.V. (“GAN”) and 3 is a publicly traded Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de AGROS……..……………………….......................... 503 variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of 179 flat steel products 659 and structural sections. Less – Allowance for doubtful accounts ………..…. (503) AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Ps. 179 Ps. 156 Total Due2. to related Suspension parties, short-term: Note of payments and debt restructuring 90 Ps. Coahuila Industrial Minera, S.A. de C.V. (“CIMSA”) Ps. 58 a)GAN......................................................................... Suspension of Payments LCD…….................................................................. 38 40 ESSEX, S.A. desituation C.V……….................... 15 combined with21the Company’s high InComercial 1999, both the adverse affecting the world steel industry MeetMe.................................................................... - the Company’s78noncompliance with indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in Other........................................................................ 11 began a process17 certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company to renegotiate with its Ps. creditors and restructureTotal the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the156 Company suspended 212 Ps. payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, paid 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries 3 c)) requested During 2008, AHMSA Ps.218 to Afianzadora Insurgentes on (see behalfNote of AGROS to release athejudicial pledge declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, granted on AHMSA’s entire pelletizing plant (essential asset for its regular operations). This pledge 1999 by the before First Judge of the Firstdeclared Instancethe Court in Monclova, Coahuila and (the the “COURT”). Suspension of originated the Company Suspension of Payments processThe does not imply any Payments violation. represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. The Payments primarily resulted the following: OnSuspension October 31,of2012, MINOSA entered into a in conditional surrogacy and third-party payment agreement with Basilisk three, S. A. de C. V., and others, whereby MINOSA acquires the credit rights of certain AGROS' I. bank Allobligations liabilities were declaredfor due and payable as of(US$70.6). May 25, 1999; therefore, of December 31, 20135, in exchange payment of Ps.921 The transfer wasascompleted on February and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. 2013, once MINOSA made the payment established. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effectpaid as ofPs.300 May 25, (see Note 24). In August 2013, MINOSA to 1999 CIMSA to acquire additional credit rights charged to AGROS. III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. From 2010 to November 2013, MINOSA made contributions in cash to AGROS in the aggregate of Ps.350. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and Secured debt (inthe the case that such debt was the Conservatively, untillabor 2012obligations. the Company had reserved total accounts receivable fromrecognized AGROS ofby Ps.503 COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. as uncollectible, as the latter was in a process of bankruptcy. As AGROS concluded this process in 2013, V.thisAreserve trustee was was written appointed the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained off, by recognizing income of Ps.503 in the consolidated statements of operations and administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s other comprehensive results. supervision. VI. Thetoconvertible note holders lost are theirrelated right totoexchange their notes forover AHMSA’s capital Loans key managerial personnel loans with maturities one year and stock. are denominated VII. Debtdollars. agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date in U.S. The interest rate is LIBOR plus 3 points. of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. and 2012, theinterest Company madeCETES disbursements forby debt TheDuring liability2013 with CIMSA bears at 28-day multiplying 1.2.restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, were recorded in selling and GAN administrative expenses in the of consolidated statements of Company operationsof As and of December 31, 2013 and 2012, has a debt in Suspension Payments in favor of the and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of Decemberde Ps.107, which is presented net of accounts payable to own GAN. As of December 31, 2009, Promotora 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Sabinas, S.A. de C.V. and Inmobiliaria Hispanoamericana, S.A. Vivienda México, S.A. de C.V., Inmobiliaria IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended fromantrading on the and the Company’s Depositary de C.V. (all GAN subsidiaries) extended agreement withBMV AHMSA, securing assets American owned by them valued Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the NewinYork Stock Exchange. at US$26.7, pursuant to an appraisal conducted December 1999, (with a book value as of December 31, 2013 of Ps.86) whereby GAN and its subsidiaries would settle the aforementioned debt within 5 years, AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment Alternatively, agreement, which hascould to beexercise approved bycollateral most of guarantee its creditorson unless both parties agreed to an extension. AHMSA the with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be the assets secured by GAN in the second degree. declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Since February 1997, AHMSA has been paying GAN a 2.5% commission on bank loans and advances from customers where GAN is the guarantor. 1 42 85 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Employee direct benefits granted to the Company’s key management were Ps.501 and Ps.465 for years 2013 and Note 1. 2012, respectively. Nature of business Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Note 26. company Net sales Mexican and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Net salesExchange). were as follows: Stock The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. 2013 2012 Ps. Steel………..………….…………...........…………………….. 32,134 Ps. 33,866 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Steam coal……………….…..…………….………………….. 3,925 4,551 By-products……………………………………………………. 217 268 a) Suspension of Payments Energy services……………………………………………….. 39 56 Services...……….…………………………………………...... 290 217 In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Other sales…....…………….……..…..….…………………... 261 265 with indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance Ps. Ps. 36,866 39,223 certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended The Company receives advances from on customers and Because portfolio advance payments exchange a cash payments of the principal and interest all its debts. some of its creditorsinfiled lawsuitsfor against the discount and on are May recorded decreasing the and earnings. Such discount is(see calculated to theaperiod Company, 24, 1999, AHMSA various subsidiaries Note 3 according c)) requested judicial elapsed between the advance payment receipt and the loan of term after the delivery of the product. Cash declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension Payments”), which was granted on May 25, discounts those that make their payments the term established in the of 1999 by are the also First granted Judge oftothe Firstcustomers Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuilabefore (the “COURT”). The Suspension loan policies.represents The discounts granted for under these several concepts were Ps.312 and Ps.214 in 2013 and 2012, Payments an event of default of the Company’s DEBT agreements. respectively. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: Note Other income I. 27. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Other expenses the following: II. (income) All foreign currencyinclude denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). 2012 prior to the III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts2013 arising from transactions Suspension of Payments. Ps. Fixed impairment 34 for tax IV. assets All lawsuits filed ………..………….………….......... for the collection of any monetaryPs. obligations were- suspended, except (Gain) obligations loss on fixedand assets sales…………..…………......... (11)debt was recognized2 by the labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such Allowance for doubtful accounts ......…………………......... (503)is reached. COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest Other (1) (43)retained V. income………….....…………..….……….….………... A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management Ps. (515) administrative control and continued operations in the Ps. ordinary course of business under the(7) trustee’s supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. 28. Debt agreements guaranteed mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date Note Financialnot expense and by income of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for 2013 debt restructuring and Suspension of 2012 Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Interest expense: and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations Ps. Ps. Employee retirement obligations interest cost……………... 380 375 and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December Financing debt interest…………...........…………………….. 308 123 31, 2013 Ps.2,807 (nominal value). Surcharges and was updates taxes………………………………. 106 18 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the (115) Company’s American Depositary Tax matters (see Note 18)……..…………………………….. 105 Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. 39 Guarantee fees………………………………………………... 39 Other……………………………………………………………. 16 66 AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which by most of its creditors Ps. has to be approved 734 Ps. 726 with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 43 1 86 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V.STATEMENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL NOTESAS TOOF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) 2013 2012 Interest Note 1. income: Nature of business Ps. Income on tax matters……..…………...…………………….. 15 Ps. 81 Interest income cash equivalents………………………... 22 the “Company”)46is a Altos Hornos de on México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively Moratorium interests………………………………………….. (9) and is a publicly traded 29 Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) Guarantee feescorporation paid………...………………………………... 15 variable capital listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de15 C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican Other……………………………………………………………. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products 29 and structural sections. 20 Ps. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. 72 Ps. 191 Note Note2.29. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring Operating lease a)Operating Suspension ofwhere Payments leases the Company participates as a lessee mainly correspond to leases of mobile heavy equipment whose lease periods are 1 to 5 years. 98% of the operating leases can be cancelled with no Inpenalties. 1999, both adversehas situation affecting the world equipment steel industry combined with theasCompany’s high Thethe Company the option of purchasing leased and classified operating leases indebtedness approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with at the date ofof expiration of the lease periods. certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according its and payment such, the Company suspended The operating lease expense for fiscal years to 2013 2012 capacity. was Ps.268As and Ps.301, respectively. payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on May 24, 1999, and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial Non-cancellable operating leaseAHMSA commitments are: declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, 1999 by the First Judge of the FirstMaturity Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Amount Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s 2014 10 DEBT agreements. Ps. 2015 10 The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: 2016 10 2017 10 I. All liabilities were declared due and payable asPs. of May 25, 1999; 40 therefore, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Note 30. Mineral reserves (unaudited) exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III.TheCreditors are mines prohibited from under taking aany action to agreement collect debts from transactions prior with to the Company’s operate concession forarising exploration and exploitation the Suspension of Payments. Mexican Mining Board. These licenses operate under terms of 50 years. In 2013 and 2012, the amounts IV. filedwere for Ps.480 the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax paidAllforlawsuits these rights and Ps.434, respectively. obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the continues accruing the value of the security is reached. TheCOURT) term “reserves” refers to theinterest part ofuntil mineral resource that can beinterest economically and legally extracted at V.the Atime trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained the estimate is prepared. These estimates have been prepared by the Company’s technical division administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s engineers following evaluation methods generally used in the international mining industry, which include supervision. standard geological mapping, drilling, sampling, assaying and geological modeling. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. agreements notreserves guaranteed by mortgages and/or to accrue interest the date TheDebt estimated mineral at each of the mines are pledges restated ceased periodically, based on thefrom results of the of the Suspension of Payments. explorations conducted. Additionally, they are reviewed by independent external consultants in mining, VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of geology and reserves calculations in order made to confirm and verify such estimates. The last reviews conducted Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, by experts were held in March 2012 for the coal ore mines, and in December 2011 for the iron ore mines, andon were selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations based the recorded CanadianinStandard 43-101. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). classifies its different mining and salable mineral reserves as As 31, of December 31, 2013, the Company IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary proven and probable, as follows: Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from theUnaudited New York millions Stock Exchange. of metric tons) Mining Salable Years AHMSA Mineral has proposed a Proven preventive payment has to be approved to sale Probable agreement, Total whichProven Probable by most Totalof its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be Iron ore 114.5 0.2 114.7 35.5 0.6 36.1 9 declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Steam coal 76.0 0.0 76.0 59.6 0.0 59.6 12 Metallurgical coal 160.0 4.1 164.1 63.5 0.7 64.2 38 1 44 87 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES NOTES NOTESTO TOCONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATEDFINANCIAL FINANCIALSTATEMENTS STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Mining Nature of business (Unaudited thousands of metric tons) Salable Concentrated sales Years Mineral to sale Proven Probable Total Proven Probable Total Proven Probable Total Copper 1,840S.A.B. 2,604 573(AHMSA) 1,380 and 1,953 19 (collectively 46 16 is a Altos Hornos 764 de México, de C.V. subsidiaries’ the65“Company”) Note 1. Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded Proven reserves the exploitable economic part of the mineral resources measured havethe at least a variable capital are corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. that (“BMV”, Mexican preliminary viability study. Thisactivity study should include adequate information on products mining, processing, metallurgy, Stock Exchange). The main is the production and sale of flat steel and structural sections. economics, and other factors that S/N, demonstrate, the moment of the report presentation, that the AHMSA’s address is pertinent Prolongación Juárez Monclova,atCoahuila. economic extraction is justified. Probable are the exploitable economic the mineral resources suitable that have at least a Note 2. reservesSuspension of payments and part debtofrestructuring preliminary viability study. This study should include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgy, economics, and other pertinent factors that demonstrate, at the moment of the report presentation, that the a) Suspension of Payments economic extraction is justified (CIM Definition Standards). In 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high For iron ore, we of believe there are US$1,900 396 million (the additional tonsresulted that are inclassified as resources. Currently, we indebtedness approximately “DEBT”) the Company’s noncompliance with have a drilling program and an exhaustive metallurgical research program, purpose is to integrate certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company beganwhose a process to renegotiate with its most of these intothe thedebt proven reservestoclassification the results are received. creditors andresources restructure according its payment as capacity. Asconfirming such, the this Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on Mayhas 24,resources 1999, AHMSA various subsidiaries (see 43-101, Note 3prepared c)) requested a judicial The RDM subsidiary certifiedand under the Canadian standard by an expert in declaration suspension of payments statusat(“Suspension of Payments”), was granted May 25, the matter in of 2008. The resources are located the tailing dam and amount which to 95 million tons ofon gold and 1999ore byof the First Judge of grams the First Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of silver 0.19 and 39.32 perInstance ton, respectively. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. In 2009, a Prefeasibility study and other Feasibility study in 2012 on this ore, prepared by the same expert, The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: classified it as minable reserves, reporting a recovery of 70% and 62% for silver and gold, respectively; therefore, after a new processing in a new plant, 10.6 tonnes of gold and 2,443 tonnes of silver would be I. All liabilities were declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 obtained. and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. II. 31. All foreignSummary currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the Note of financial data by industry segment exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III. table Creditors prohibited from taking anyinformation action to collect arising from transactions prior to the The belowareprovides certain financial relateddebts to the Company’s industry segments. Suspension of Payments. Intersegment transactions were not significant. IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the 2013 2012 COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. Net sales: V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The32,593 Company’s retained Ps. Ps. management Steel………………………………........…………………….. 34,364 administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s Steam coal………………………..………………………….. 3,930 4,551 supervision. Other……………………………….…………………………. 343 308 VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange Ps. their notes for AHMSA’s Ps. capital stock. 36,866 39,223 VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. Consolidated net (loss) income for the year: VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Ps. Ps. (2,535) (311) Steel………………………………........…………………….. Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Steam coal………………………..………………………….. 383 293 and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated operations Other……………………………………….…………………. (430) statements of(390) and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount these expenses as of(408) December Ps. related to Ps. (2,582) 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Depreciation and amortization (1): Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Ps. 2,849 Ps. 2,758 Steel………………………………........…………………….. Steam coal………………………..………………………….. 707 778 AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors Other……………………………………….…………………. 66 68 with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be Ps. Ps. 3,622 3,604 declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 88 1 45 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) 2013 2012 Capital Note 1. expenditures: Nature of business Ps. Steel………………………………........…………………….. 2,639 Ps. 3,975 Steam coal………………………..………………………….. 439 280is a Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) Other……………………………………….…………………. - and is a publicly 171 Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) traded Ps. variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B.3,078 de C.V.Ps.(“BMV”, the 4,426 Mexican Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. Interest income: AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Ps. 74 Ps. 190 Steel………………………………........…………………….. Steam coal………………………..………………………….. (2) 1 Ps. 72 Ps. 191 Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring a)Interest Suspension of Payments expense: Ps. 697 Ps. 649 Steel………………………………........…………………….. In 1999, the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined36with the Company’s71 high Steamboth coal………………………..………………………….. indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance 6with Other……………………………………….…………………. 1 certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with Ps. 734 Ps. 726 its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the interest on all its debts. Because somerespectively. of its creditors filed lawsuits against the (1) Includes Ps.principal 525 andand Ps.593 of amortization in 2013 and 2012, Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of of payments status Other (“Suspension Payments”), such whichas was granted on May 25, The financial information the segment includesoftransactions electric generation that 1999 by the First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of stopped operating in July 2013, the copper mines of AHMSA Steel and the subsidiaries in the United States Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. among others. The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted thecorresponds following: to steel segment. Equity in earnings of associated companies of in LCD I. Sales All liabilities were declared due largest and payable of May 25, 1999; therefore, as of December 31, 2013 to the Company’s twenty steel as customers together represented 46% and 42%, of the and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. Company’s total steel sales for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In 2013 and II.2012, All no foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the total time revenues. were converted into Mexican pesos at the customer represented over 10% of the Company’s exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. and contingencies Note 32. Commitments IV. All lawsuits filed for the collection of any monetary obligations were suspended, except for tax obligations and labor obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the I) Commitments COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. V.a) Coal A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained supply agreement administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. In December 2012, MINOSA executed a supply agreement with CIC Corporativo Industrial Coahuila, S.A. VI. holders lost their right to exchange notes de The C.V.convertible (“CICSA”)note (non-related party), whereby CICSA their would sellfortoAHMSA’s CFE, oncapital termsstock. and conditions VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest the dateof established by an agreement between CICSA and CFE, a minimum of 32.2 million tons and from a maximum of the Suspension of Payments. 40 million tons of coal supplied by MINOSA for a term of 6 years, at a sales price calculated based on the VIII. During 2013and andadjusted 2012, the made disbursements forinflation debt restructuring and rate Suspension of quality of coal by Company an escalation clause that reflects and exchange fluctuations. Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, Under the supply agreement, MINOSA delivers coal to CICSA, for resale to CFE, at a discounted price of and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations 0.1%. and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31,of2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). b) As December 31, 2013, AHMSA has provided guarantees to affiliated companies amounting to Ps.438 IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary (nominal value). Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. c) As of December 31, 2013, the Company had commitments of US$176 related to investment projects in AHMSA proposed a preventive agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors additionhas to the mentioned in Note 3 payment a). with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 46 89 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B.FINANCIAL DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) d) The Company has entered into professional service contracts with external consultants, whose professional fees,Nature in some cases, are contingent on the successful outcome of the transaction. As of Note 1. of business December 31, 2013, contingent payments which the Company does not expect to pay during 2014 amounted to US$15. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded e)variable As of December 31, 2013, listed the Company had commitments US$312, US$30 year capital corporation on the Bolsa Mexicana de ofValores, S.A.B. de and C.V.US$116 (“BMV”,for thethe Mexican 2014, 2015 and 2016 onwards, respectively, related to the acquisition of raw materials. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. f) On June 14, 2013, an agreement between the Company and Air Liquide was entered into, whereby the latter shall construct a new Oxygen Plant within the Company's facilities, with a capacity of 650 tonnes of oxygen per day, and AHMSA agrees to purchase for 20 years from the end of the construction of Note 2. Suspension of payments and the debtoxygen restructuring the Plant, expected by June 2015. a) Suspension of Payments II)InContingencies 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high indebtedness of approximately US$1,900 (the “DEBT”) resulted in the Company’s noncompliance with a)certain Tax assessments: financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended Aspayments of December 2013, and thereinterest are taxonassessments Ps.84 (nominal value) fromfiled several governmental of the31, principal all its debts. of Because some of its creditors lawsuits against the agencies, which is still being appealed by the Company. Company, on May 24, 1999, AHMSA and various subsidiaries (see Note 3 c)) requested a judicial declaration of suspension of payments status (“Suspension of Payments”), which was granted on May 25, The Company’s management, on the opinion legal counsel and(the the resolution certain cases inof 1999 by the First Judge of thebased First Instance Court of in its Monclova, Coahuila “COURT”).ofThe Suspension favor of the Company, expects that possible liability that could arise will not result in cash disbursements. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. b)The As Suspension of December 2013, primarily fixed assets owned by following: the Company with a book value of approximately of 31, Payments resulted in the Ps.3,036 are securing bonds, tax assessments, and scheduled tax payment agreements, which in terms of tax the guarantees are indue the process of being released, partial forgiveness was granted. 31, 2013 I. liabilities, All liabilities were declared and payable as of May 25,as 1999; therefore, as of December and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. c)II.AHMSA has voluntary environment liabilities protection agreements with were the Federal Bureau of Environmental All foreign currency denominated existing at the time converted into Mexican pesos at the Protection (“PROFEPA”) that set forth the activities that AHMSA must carry out in terms of contamination exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). control. The estimated investment to perform agreements is US$190, including projects III. Creditors are prohibited from amount taking any action tothe collect debts arising from transactions prior to to the controlSuspension emissions toofthe atmosphere, and water cleaning and recirculation, primarily. Some of the Company Payments. projects in progress committed therefore, PROFEPA could startsuspended, the process except to checkfor and IV. Allare lawsuits filed but for behind the collection of to; any monetary obligations were tax in its case to cancel thelabor related agreements. obligations and obligations. Secured debt (in the case that such debt was recognized by the COURT) continues accruing interest until the value of the security interest is reached. InV. addition, in September 2010,by the PROFEPA Bureau of Environmental Protection) performed an A trustee was appointed the COURT to(Federal supervise operations. The Company’s management retained extraordinary inspection to five departments on four different subjects, in order to comply with the authorities’ administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s observations. To date, of the 20 opposed administrative proceedings, 18 have concluded satisfactorily and supervision. the proceedings have been closed, lost remaining solely 2 proceedings about for theAHMSA’s atmosphere topic opened; the VI. The convertible note holders their right to exchange their notes capital stock. incompliance with the programs and commitments presented in the resolutions would result in a recidivism, VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date giving of rise to a partial or total closing of the facilities of the areas reviewed by the PROFEPA. Currently, the Suspension of Payments. AHMSA is working the Company observations included in the proceeding, where thoseand which approachof VIII. During 2013 on andmeeting 2012, the made disbursements for debt restructuring Suspension was notPayment valid were challenged through appeals for review. mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations For projects aimed to reduce wastewater and to optimize the use of water to expenses reduce theasextraction in and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these of December aquifers, there is a global advance of 50% with a termination date, for all the strategies, in 2014. 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary In March 2012, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources authorized AHMSA a “sole Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. environmental license” that considers investments in air and water line items, where programs of projects previously agreed upon with PROFEPA and CNA are included, scheduling established until AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, whichand has whose to be approved byismost of its creditors August 2015. with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. Beginning March 2012, the Company followed the procedure before the PROFEPA to obtain the clean industry certificate for heavy profiles, which satisfactorily concluded the agreement. 1 90 47 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOSHORNOS HORNOSDE DEMÉXICO, MÉXICO,S.A.B. S.A.B.DE DEC.V. C.V.AND ANDSUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ALTOS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) d) Some creditors have initiated legal proceedings against the Company, such as to convert the Suspension of Payments into bankruptcy proceedings. These lawsuits have been duly responded to by the Company Note 1. Nature of business and are in process. Management believes that such proceedings will be rejected by the court. Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively the “Company”) is a e) MINOSA is undergoing lawsuits related to third parties affected miningand operations. Company Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V.by (“GAN”) is a publicly traded management, based on the opinion of its legal advisors and the fact that certain favorable resolutions have variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican already been granted, expects that the possible obligation not demand the use of economic resources. Stock Exchange). The main activity is the production and sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Note 33. New accounting principles Note 2. Suspension of payments and debt restructuring In 2013, the International Accounting Standards Board enacted the following IFRS becoming into effect on 1, 2014:of Payments a)January Suspension 2 9, Financial Instruments InIFRS 1999, both the adverse situation affecting the world steel industry combined with the Company’s high Amendmentsof to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7, Mandatory of IFRS 9 and Transition noncompliance Disclosures3 indebtedness approximately US$1,900 (the effective “DEBT”) date resulted in the Company’s with 1 Amendments IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and Entities began a process to renegotiate with its certain financialtocovenants; therefore on IAS April27, 26,Investment 1999, the Company 1 Amendments to IAS 32, Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities creditors and restructure the debt according to its payment capacity. As such, the Company suspended payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the Company, on annual May 24, 1999, AHMSA (see application Note 3 c))permitted. requested a judicial ¹ Effective for periods beginning on orand aftervarious January subsidiaries 1, 2014, with earlier declaration of suspension payments of with Payments”), which was granted on May 25, ² Effective for annual periodsofbeginning onstatus or after(“Suspension January 1, 2017, earlier application permitted. 3 1999 by thefor First Judge of the First Instance Court in Monclova, Coahuila “COURT”). The Suspension of Effective annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with earlier(the application permitted. Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. IFRS 9, Financial Instruments The Suspension of Payments primarily resulted in the following: IFRS 9, issued in November 2009, introduced new requirements for the classification and measurement of I. financial All liabilities due and payable as of Mayto25, 1999;requirements therefore, asfor of the December 31, 2013 assets.were IFRSdeclared 9 was amended in October 2010 include classification and and 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 is reported as a current liability. measurement of financial liabilities and for derecognition. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the rate of in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Keyexchange requirements IFRS 9: III. Creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of financial Payments. All recognized assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and IV. Measurement All lawsuits filed for the to collection of any monetary suspended, except for tax are required be subsequently measured obligations at amortizedwere cost or fair value. Specifically, debt obligations and obligations. Securedmodel debt whose (in the objective case thatis such debtthe was recognized byflows, the investments that labor are held within a business to collect contractual cash COURT) continues accruing interest of payments the securityofinterest is reached. and that have contractual cash flowsuntil thatthe arevalue solely principal and interest on the principal V. outstanding A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s retained are generally measured at amortized cost at the end of subsequent management accounting periods. All administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s other debt investments and equity investments are measured at their fair value at the end of subsequent supervision.periods. In addition, under IFRS 9, companies may make an irrevocable election to present accounting VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. subsequent changes in the fair value of an equity investment (that is not held for trading) in other VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognized in net income (loss). of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of With regard to theformeasurement financial liabilities as Ps.115 of fair value through respectively, profit or loss, Payment mainly professional of advisory fees, which designated amounted to and Ps.303, IFRS 9 requires that the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operationsto changes the credit riskresults. of thatThe liability is presented other tocomprehensive income, unless the and otherincomprehensive cumulative amountinrelated these expenses as of December recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary liability’s risk are subsequently to profit or loss. Under IAS 39, the entire amount of Receipts credit (“ADR’s”) werenot delisted from thereclassified New York Stock Exchange. the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as fair value through profit or loss is presented in profit or loss. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 48 91 • ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ALTOS HORNOS DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES ALTOSNOTES HORNOS MÉXICO, S.A.B.FINANCIAL DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES TODE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS NOTES TOAS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 (In millions of Mexican pesos (Ps.) and millions of U.S. dollars (US$)) Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27, Investment Entities Note 1. Nature of business The amendments to IFRS 10 define an investment entity and require a reporting entity that meets the definition of an investment not de to consolidate its subsidiaries but instead to measure subsidiaries is at a Altos Hornos de México,entity S.A.B. C.V. (AHMSA) and subsidiaries’ (collectively theits“Company”) fair value through profit or loss in its consolidated and separate financial statements. Mexican company and subsidiary of Grupo Acerero del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“GAN”) and is a publicly traded variable capital corporation listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V. (“BMV”, the Mexican ToStock qualify as an investment entity, the is Company is required Exchange). The main activity the production and to: sale of flat steel products and structural sections. AHMSA’s address is Prolongación Juárez S/N, Monclova, Coahuila. Obtain funds from one or more investors for the purpose of providing them with professional investment management services. Note Commit investor(s) that its business is to invest funds solely for returns from capital 2. to its Suspension of payments andpurpose debt restructuring appreciation, investment income, or both. a)Measure and evaluate performance of substantially all of its investments on a fair value basis. Suspension of Payments The Company’s management does notaffecting anticipate thesteel investment amendments will have any In 1999, both the adverse situation the that world industryentities combined with the Company’s high effect on the Group’s consolidated US$1,900 financial statements as theresulted Company notCompany’s an investment entity. indebtedness of approximately (the “DEBT”) in isthe noncompliance with certain financial covenants; therefore on April 26, 1999, the Company began a process to renegotiate with its Amendments to restructure IAS 32, Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesAs such, the Company suspended creditors and the debt according to its payment capacity. payments of the principal and interest on all its debts. Because some of its creditors filed lawsuits against the The amendments to IAS clarifyAHMSA the requirements relating to the offset financial and financial Company, on May 24, 32 1999, and various subsidiaries (see of Note 3 c)) assets requested a judicial liabilities. Specifically, the amendments clarify the(“Suspension meaning of ‘currently has a legally of setdeclaration of suspension of payments status of Payments”), which enforceable was grantedright on May 25, off’ andby ‘simultaneous realization and Instance settlement’. 1999 the First Judge of the First Court in Monclova, Coahuila (the “COURT”). The Suspension of Payments represents an event of default under several of the Company’s DEBT agreements. The Company’s management does not anticipate that the application of these amendments to IAS 32 will have significant impact on the primarily Company’s consolidated financial statements. TheaSuspension of Payments resulted in the following: AtI.the All date of issuance the accompanying consolidated financial statements, theasCompany has not liabilities were of declared due and payable as of May 25, 1999; therefore, of December 31,fully 2013 assessed effects of adopting these newisstandards on atheir financial information. andthe 2012, the balance of Ps.14,951 reported as current liability. II. All foreign currency denominated liabilities existing at the time were converted into Mexican pesos at the exchange rate in effect as of May 25, 1999 (see Note 24). Note statements issuance authorization III. 34. Creditors Financial are prohibited from taking any action to collect debts arising from transactions prior to the Suspension of Payments. On 21, 2014,filed the for issuance of the consolidated financial obligations statements were was authorized by except the Board IV.March All lawsuits the collection of any monetary suspended, for of tax Directors and is and subject to obligations. the approval of the debt ordinary stockholders’ meeting, may modifybythe obligations labor Secured (in the case that such debt who was recognized the consolidated financial statements, onuntil provisions setofforth the General Law. COURT) continues accruingbased interest the value the by security interestCorporate is reached. V. A trustee was appointed by the COURT to supervise operations. The Company’s management retained ****** administrative control and continued operations in the ordinary course of business under the trustee’s supervision. VI. The convertible note holders lost their right to exchange their notes for AHMSA’s capital stock. VII. Debt agreements not guaranteed by mortgages and/or pledges ceased to accrue interest from the date of the Suspension of Payments. VIII. During 2013 and 2012, the Company made disbursements for debt restructuring and Suspension of Payment mainly for professional advisory fees, which amounted to Ps.115 and Ps.303, respectively, and were recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive results. The cumulative amount related to these expenses as of December 31, 2013 was Ps.2,807 (nominal value). IX. AHMSA’s stock was suspended from trading on the BMV and the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s”) were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. AHMSA has proposed a preventive payment agreement, which has to be approved by most of its creditors with the right to vote as a final agreement recognized by the judge, with the possibility that AHMSA could be declared bankrupt if the creditors reject such plan. 1 92 49