AC Energy Philippines Q3 2020 Report
AC Energy Philippines Q3 2020 Report
COVER SHEET
for
SEC FORM 17-Q
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COMPANY NAME
A C E N E R G Y P H I L I P P I N E S , I N C .
( F o r m e r l y P H I N M A E n e r g y C o r p o r
a t i o n ) A N D S U B S I D I A R I E S
4 t h F l o o r , 6 7 5 0 O f f i c e T o w e r ,
A y a l a A v e n u e , M a k a t i C i t y
Form Type Department requiring the report Secondary License Type, If Applicable
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Company’s Email Address Company’s Telephone Number Mobile Number
N/A 7-730-6300 –
No. of Stockholders Annual Meeting (Month / Day) Fiscal Year (Month / Day)
4th Floor, 6750 Office Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1200
NOTE 1 : In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within
thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.
2 : All Boxes must be properly and completely filled-up. Failure to do so shall cause the delay in updating the corporation’s records with the Commission
and/or non-receipt of Notice of Deficiencies. Further, non-receipt of Notice of Deficiencies shall not excuse the corporation from liability for its deficiencies.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Annex A
9. Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Code, or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Yes [X] No [ ]
If yes, state the name of such Stock Exchange and the class/es of securities listed therein:
Philippine Stock Exchange Common
(a) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the Code and SRC Rule 17 thereunder
or Sections 11 of the RSA and RSA Rule 11(a)-1 thereunder, and Sections 26 and 141 of the
Corporation Code of the Philippines, during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such
shorter period the registrant was required to file such reports)
Yes [X] No [ ]
(b) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Annex A
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 17 of the Securities Regulation Code and Section 141 of
the Corporation Code, this report is signed on behalf of the issuer by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized, in the City of Makati on November 11, 2020.
December 31,
September 30, 2019
2020 (As restated,
(Unaudited) Note 5)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 6 and 31) P
=6,342,176 =9,593,248
P
Short-term investment (Note 31) – 100,000
Receivables (Notes 7, 28 and 31) 5,831,502 3,122,386
Fuel and spare parts (Note 8) 1,337,289 938,459
Current portion of:
Input value added tax (VAT) 479,565 186,337
Creditable withholding taxes 205,541 179,007
Other current assets (Notes 9 and 31) 500,471 212,819
14,696,544 14,332,256
Assets held for sale (Note 10) – 3,546
Total Current Assets 14,696,544 14,335,802
Noncurrent Assets
Property, plant and equipment (Note 10) 30,881,631 25,438,929
Investments in associates and joint venture (Notes 1 and 11) 6,384,183 2,534,102
Financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income
[(FVOCI) Notes 12, 31 and 32] 1,251 533,137
Investment properties 13,085 13,085
Goodwill and other intangible assets (Notes 3, 4 and 13) 2,576,998 441,077
Right-of-use assets (Notes 4, 5 and 14) 2,133,581 951,750
Deferred income tax assets - net (Note 27) 436,511 653,923
Net of current portion:
Input VAT 1,026,026 372,917
Creditable withholding taxes 824,886 861,208
Other noncurrent assets (Notes 15 and 31) 3,780,848 2,401,613
Total Noncurrent Assets 48,059,000 34,201,741
TOTAL ASSETS P
=62,755,544 =48,537,543
P
(Forward)
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December 31,
September 30, 2019
2020 (As restated,
(Unaudited) Note 5)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities (Notes 16, 28 and 31) P
=7,040,072 =4,294,290
P
Short-term loans (Notes 17 and 31) 7,042,209 3,556
Current portion of long-term loans (Notes 17 and 31) 745,474 593,847
Current portion of lease liability (Notes 14 and 31) 258,347 128,796
Income and withholding taxes payable 75,875 41,208
Due to stockholders (Notes 28 and 31) 21,685 16,594
Total Current Liabilities 15,183,662 5,078,291
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term loans - net of current portion (Notes 17, 31 and 32) 23,384,152 22,325,599
Lease liabilities - net of current portion (Notes 14 and 31) 1,588,670 852,742
Pension and other employee benefits 79,959 60,503
Deferred income tax liabilities - net (Note 27) 91,008 350,487
Other noncurrent liabilities (Note 18) 2,009,877 3,289,902
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 27,153,666 26,879,233
Total Liabilities 42,337,328 31,957,524
Equity
Capital stock (Notes 1 and 19) 13,706,957 7,521,775
Additional paid-in capital (Notes 1 and 5) 8,606,494 83,768
Other equity reserves (Notes 5 and 19) (7,346,223) 5,561,480
Unrealized fair value loss on equity instruments at FVOCI
(Note 12) (8,129) (96,584)
Unrealized fair value loss on derivative instruments designated
under hedging (Note 31) (146,122) (14,742)
Remeasurement gain (loss) on defined benefit plan (7,034) 9,254
Accumulated share in other comprehensive loss of associates and a
joint venture (Note 11) (2,723) (2,107)
Retained earnings (Note 19) 4,348,963 3,296,295
Treasury shares (Notes 1 and 19) (56,361) (27,704)
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 19,095,822 16,331,435
Non-controlling interests (Notes 1 and 4) 1,322,394 248,584
Total Equity 20,418,216 16,580,019
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY P
=62,755,544 =48,537,543
P
REVENUES
Revenue from sale of electricity (Note 20) P
=5,262,547 =3,482,281 P
P =15,150,025 =
P11,792,651
Rental income 8,590 45,485 71,663 46,862
Dividend income – 17,823 – 25,408
Other revenue 7,134 – 26,589 –
5,278,271 3,545,589 15,248,277 11,864,921
(Forward)
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For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019 (As restated)
BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 2019 =4,889,775
P =83,768
P =18,338
P =59,772
P – =536
P (P
=2,193) =3,212,993
P (P
=27,706) =8,235,283
P =45,450
P =8,280,733
P
Net loss – – – – – – – (229,567) – (229,567) 12,586 (216,981)
Other comprehensive income (loss) – – – (18,114) – – 86 – – (18,028) – (18,028)
Total comprehensive income (loss) – – – (18,114) – – 86 (229,567) – (247,595) 12,586 (235,009)
Sale of financial assets at FVOCI (47,292) – – 47,292 – – – –
Issuance of shares of stocks 2,632,000 – – – – – – – – 2,632,000 – 2,632,000
Acquisition of non-controlling interests – – (130,854) – – – – – – (130,854) (22,782) (153,636)
Reissuance of treasury shares (Note 18) – – – – – – – – 2 2 – 2
Effects of common control
business combinations – – 5,759,048 (88,455) – – – (92,298) – 5,578,295 166,022 5,744,317
2,632,000 – 5,628,194 (135,747) – – – (45,006) 2 8,079,443 143,240 8,222,683
2020 2019
(Unaudited) (Restated)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income (loss) before income tax P
=3,508,786 (P
=225,848)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization (Note 24) 1,388,625 580,148
Interest and other finance charges (Note 25) 1,364,215 598,288
Equity in net (earnings) losses of associates
and joint venture (Note 11) (485,191) 5,751
Foreign exchange (gain) loss - net (301,739) 19
Interest and other financial income (Note 26) (84,206) (77,854)
Gain on bargain purchase (Notes 4 and 26) (49,970) –
Pension and other employee benefits 19,456 5,105
Amortization of trading revenue – (290,467)
Dividend income – (25,408)
Provisions for:
Probable losses (Note 22) 432 34,493
Plug and abandonment costs – 202
Loss (gain) on sale of:
By-product (Note 26) (17,806) (14,885)
Property and equipment (Note 26) 3,383 (292,737)
Derivatives (Note 26) 33 –
Asset held for sale (Note 26) – (14,289)
Investments (Note 26) – (1,375)
Operating income before working capital changes 5,346,018 281,143
Decrease (increase) in:
Receivables (1,513,535) 142,176
Fuel and spare parts (369,218) 253,900
Other current assets (421,993) 126,874
Decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities (777,496) 82,948
Cash generated from operations 2,263,776 887,041
Income and withholding taxes paid (37,473) (41,358)
Net cash flows from operating activities 2,226,303 845,683
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of subsidiaries through business combination (Note 4) (4,720,433) –
Additions to:
Property, plant and equipment (Notes 10 and 34) (3,347,755) (201,417)
Investments in joint venture (Note 11) (2,573,300) –
Right-of-use assets (Notes 14 and 34) (261,731) –
Deferred exploration costs (Note 13) (13,571) (11,011)
Development costs – (11,056)
(Forward)
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2020 2019
(Unaudited) (Restated)
Cash acquired from business combinations (Note 4) P
=693,572 =2,534,763
P
Cash dividends received 428,980 25,408
Interest received 126,193 24,278
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments 100,000 35,326
Proceeds from sale of:
Property, plant and equipment 20,232 334,895
Sale of equity investments at FVOCI – 227,566
Investments – 218,348
Asset held for sale (Note 34) – 45,071
Sale and redemption of investments held for trading – 8,839
Increase in other noncurrent assets, non-current portion of input VAT
and CWT (Note 34) (2,109,693) (282,887)
Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities (11,657,506) 2,948,123
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from:
Availment of short-term debt (Notes 17 and 34) 7,671,500 –
Availment of long-term debt (Notes 17 and 34) 3,800,000 –
Issuance of capital stock – 2,632,000
Payments of:
Long-term loans (Notes 17 and 34) (2,590,815) (1,196,865)
Interest on short-term, long-term loans and lease liabilities (1,142,466)
(Note 34) (576,161)
Short-term loans (Notes 17 and 34) (753,556) (400,000)
Cash dividends (Note 34) (658,669) –
Lease liabilities (Note 34) (141,155) (63,769)
Stock issuance costs (109,441) –
Treasury shares (28,657) –
Debt issue cost (Note 17) (28,500) –
Acquisition of non-controlling interests – (153,636)
Increase in due to stockholders 5,091 13,408
Increase (decrease) in other noncurrent liabilities 153,541 (81,064)
Net cash flows from financing activities 6,176,873 173,913
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3,258 (169)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,251,072) 3,967,550
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 9,593,248 1,022,366
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF PERIOD (Note 6) P
=6,342,176 =4,989,916
P
AC Energy Philippines, Inc., formerly PHINMA Energy Corporation (“ACEN” or “the Parent
Company”), incorporated on September 8, 1969, and registered with the Philippine Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”), is engaged in power generation and trading, oil and mineral
exploration, development and production. The Parent Company is a licensed Retail Electricity
Supplier (“RES”). As a RES, the Parent Company is allowed to supply electricity to the contestable
market pursuant to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (“EPIRA”). Other activities of the Parent
Company include investing in various operating companies and financial instruments.
On April 15, 2019, the Philippine Competition Commission (“PCC”) approved the sale of the
combined stake of PHINMA, Inc. and PHINMA Corporation in ACEN to AC Energy. AC Energy
made a tender offer to the other shareholders of the Company on May 20, 2019 to June 19, 2019, with
a total of 156,476 public shares of ACEN tendered during the tender offer period.
On June 24, 2019, the PSE confirmed the special block sale of ACEN shares to AC Energy. On the
same day, AC Energy subscribed to 2.63 billion shares of ACEN. On June 22, 2020, the SEC
approved the increase in ACEN’s authorized capital stock and the issuance of the new shares to AC
=2.37 per share in exchange for AC Energy’s
Energy equivalent to 6.19 billion common shares at P
interest in various Philippine companies.
As at September 30, 2020, AC Energy directly owns 81.62% of the ACEN’s total outstanding shares
of stock.
The direct parent company (or intermediate parent company) of ACEN is AC Energy, while the
ultimate parent company is Mermac, Inc. ACEN is managed by AC Energy under an existing
management agreement, which was assigned by PHINMA, Inc. to AC Energy on June 24, 2019 and
which assignment was approved by the stockholders on September 17, 2019. ACEN, AC Energy and
Mermac, Inc. are all incorporated and domiciled in the Philippines. ACEN and its subsidiaries are
collectively referred to as “the Group”.
On July 23, 2019, the Board of Directors (“BOD”) of ACEN approved the following amendments to
the ACEN’s articles of incorporation:
i) Change of the corporate name to AC Energy Philippines, Inc.;
ii) Change of the principal office of the Parent Company to 4th Floor, 6750 Office Tower, Ayala
Ave., Makati City;
iii) Increase in authorized capital stock by 16 billion shares or from 8,400,000,000 common
shares to 24,400,000,000 common shares. Additional capital will be used for investments in
greenfield projects and acquisition of power assets, including part of AC Energy’s on-shore
power generation and development assets.
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The foregoing amendments were approved by the stockholders on September 17, 2019.
The change in corporate name and office of the Parent Company was subsequently approved by the
SEC on October 11, 2019, while the increase in authorized capital stock and the exemption from
pre-emptive rights were approved on June 22, 2020.
On October 9, 2019, ACEN entered into a share swap agreement with AC Energy to acquire the
latter’s ownership interest in various entities in exchange for ACEN’s issuance of additional primary
shares via a tax-free exchange. The parties obtained relevant regulatory approvals to formalize the
agreement.
On November 5, 2019, the Parent Company signed a Deed of Assignment with AC Energy to transfer
AC Energy’s rights to purchase 20% ownership stake of Axia Power Holdings Philippines
Corporation (“APHPC”) in Southern Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (“SLTEC”), which owns
and operates the 2x135 MW Circulating Fluidized Bed power plant (the “SLTEC Power Plant”) in
Calaca, Batangas.
On November 11, 2019, the BOD approved, among others, the following matters:
During the regular meeting held on March 18, 2020, the BOD of the Parent Company approved the
change in the corporate name from “AC Energy Philippines, Inc.” to “AC Energy Corporation”, and
the increase in the Parent Company’s authorized capital stock from P =24.40 billion divided into
24.4 billion shares, to P
=48.40 billion divided into 48.4 billion shares.
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During the Annual Stockholders' Meeting held on April 20, 2020, the stockholders approved the
following corporate actions:
i) Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation:
a. to change the corporate name from “AC Energy Philippines, Inc.” to “AC Energy
Corporation”; and
b. to increase the authorized capital stock from P=24.40 billion divided into 24.4 billion shares,
to P
=48.40 billion divided into 48.4 billion shares
ii) Amendment to the By-laws to change the corporate name from “AC Energy Philippines,
Inc.” to “AC Energy Corporation”.
The amendments have not yet been approved by the SEC as at November 11, 2020.
Effective on August 14, 2020, the Company’s stock symbol changed from “ACEPH” to “ACEN”.
The registered office address of ACEN is 4th Floor, 6750 Ayala Avenue Office Tower, Makati City.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group were approved and authorized
for issuance by the Parent Company’s BOD on November 11, 2020.
The following are the significant transactions of the Group during the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2020:
On March 4, 2020 ACEN signed a subscription agreement with Giga Ace 1 for the subscription by
the Parent Company to additional 1,170,000 common shares and 32,500 Class A Redeemable
Preferred Shares to be issued out of the increase in ACS of Giga Ace 1.
On July 14, 2020, ACEN repurchased 500,000 common shares for a total purchase price of
=1.10 million. Moreover, on July 15, 2020, 400,000 common shares were repurchased for a total
P
purchase price of P
=0.87 million.
As at September 30, 2020, the cumulative number of shares repurchased is at 14.50 million for an
aggregate repurchase price of P
=28.66 million.
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On April 1, 2020, the Parent Company’s Executive Committee approved the terms of the exchange at
16,685,800,533 additional primary shares of ACEN to AC Energy at an issue price of P =2.97 per share
in exchange for property consisting of 100% of AC Energy’s shares in Presage. As at November 11,
2020, AC Energy and the Parent Company are still in discussions as to the timing and the
implementation of the exchange, considering the regulatory approvals required, and the earlier tax-
free exchange between the two parties involving AC Energy.
On March 23, 2020, Giga Ace 2 executed Deeds of Absolute Sale of Shares for the acquisition of
96% economic interest in SACASOL (see Note 4).
On March 23, 2020, Giga Ace 3 executed Deeds of Absolute Sale of Shares for the acquisition of
98% economic interest in ISLASOL (see Note 4).
ThomasLloyd CTI Asia Holdings Pte Ltd.’s (“TLCTI Asia”) subscription for ISLASOL shares
On May 22, 2020, ISLASOL entered into a subscription agreement with TLCTI Asia, a corporation
incorporated in Singapore, for the latter to subscribe to 33,691 new class of redeemable preferred
shares with a total subscription price of P
=2,780.22 million to be issued out of the increase in
ISLASOL’s authorized capital stock.
As at November 11, 2020, ISLASOL has yet to issue the shares and is in process of application with
the SEC for the creation of new redeemable preferred shares and increase in authorized capital stock.
Following the issuance of the shares and a programmed partial redemption of GigaAce 3’s ISLASOL
shares, TLCTI Asia and ACEN’s (through GigaAce 3 and Visayas Renewables Corporation) legal
interests in ISLASOL will be at 34% and 66%, while economic interest will be at 40% and 60%,
respectively (see Note 4).
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On July 27, 2020, ACEN signed a subscription agreement with these special purpose vehicles of
75,0000 common shares of each entities, to be issued out of their unissued authorized capital stocks.
ACEN has notified the insurers of PB 102 about the event, and discussions are ongoing in this regard.
As at November 11, 2020, the Group has incurred P =14.05 million in fuel loss, community assistance
oil containment and recovery expenses, net of insurance proceeds. The Group will continue to take
measures to mitigate the environmental impact of the spill and to fully cooperate with authorities to
address all relevant concerns.
On July 28, 2020, the Parent Company received a Resolution dated July 27, 2020 issued by
Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (“DENR-
EMB”) Region VI, in relation to Notice of Violation No. 20-NOVW-0630-164, for possible violation
of Section 27(a) of DENR Administrative Order 2005-10, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act or “RA No. 9275”), in connection with the oil
spill involving PB 102 which occurred on July 3, 2020.
Possible payment of fines to be determined by the Pollution Adjudication Board, in the range of
(1) P
=10,000 to P
=200,000 per day from the time of the incident (July 3, 2020) until full recovery of the
discharged fuel (July 13, 2020), for alleged violation of RA 9275; and (2) P
=50,000 to P=1,000,000 or
imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but not more than six (6) years, or both, for alleged
violation of Section 4 of PD 979.
The Parent Company has contested this Resolution and filed a Motion for Reconsideration.
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The Parent Company has received claims for compensation for property damages and loss of
livelihood from claimants in Iloilo and Guimaras which were allegedly affected by the oil spill. These
claims are now undergoing validation.
The Ingrid Project will power up the equipment lease of 150MW Modular Diesel Engine Power Plant
from Aggreko International Projects Limited.
Under the Agreement, Axia will acquire 50% of the voting shares with 50% of the economic rights in
the Parent Company’s subsidiary Ingrid Power Holdings, Inc. (“Ingrid”), the special purpose vehicle
of the Ingrid Project, while the Company will hold 50% of the voting shares with 45% of the
economic rights, with Endevor having a 5% share of the economic rights in Ingrid.
Ingrid and ACE Endevor were among the Parent Company’s subsidiaries which were acquired from
AC Energy in exchange for ACEN’s own shares. As at September 30, 2020, ACEN has infused
=649.00 million into Ingrid to fund the Ingrid Project.
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The joint venture is currently undergoing review by the Philippine Competition Commission.
Additional Investment in Bataan Solar Energy, Inc. (“Bataan Solar”) and Giga Ace 4
On July 28, 2020, ACEN’s Executive Committee approved ACEN’s investment of up to
=2.20 billion into its subsidiaries, namely, Bataan Solar and Giga Ace 4. Infusions into each will be
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used by the subsidiaries to further the opportunities presented by emerging clean energy technologies,
and will be used for various development activities such as but not limited to securing land,
permitting, undertaking project studies, project planning, and procuring and installing equipment
available from the new technologies that these subsidiaries will use. This was subsequently approved
by the BOD on August 19, 2020.
The first project is ACEN’s joint venture with Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (“Citicore”),
where ACEN will have a 50% voting and economic ownership, is a solar plant with up to 75 MW
capacity located in Arayat and Mexico, Pampanga. The facility is expected to start its power
generation in the 4th quarter of 2021 (see Note 10).
On July 10, 2020, ACEN signed a P =230-million loan agreement with Greencore Power Solutions 3,
Inc., Citicore’s designee for the project. Proceeds of which shall be strictly utilized for acquiring land
and funding other development activities for the Arayat Project. As at September 30, 2020, ACEN
has released a total of P
=174 million (see Note 28).
The second project, wholly-owned by ACEN is another solar plant with up to 75 MW capacity
located in Palauig, Zambales. The project is expected to reach completion in the first quarter of 2022
(see Note 10).
On August 19, 2020, the BOD approved these investments of up to P=500 Million for the solar power
plant project in Arayat and Mexico, Pampanga, and investment of up to P
=2.9 billion for the
construction of a 75 MW solar power plant project in Palauig, Zambales, through its subsidiaries,
ACE Endevor and Giga Ace 8 (see Note 10).
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical cost
basis, except derivative financial instruments and equity instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) that have been measured at fair value. The unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Philippine Peso which is the Parent
Company’s functional and presentation currency. All values are rounded to the nearest thousands
(000), except par value, per share amounts, number of shares and when otherwise indicated.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information
and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the
Group’s annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared
for filing with the SEC, in relation to a planned capital raising activity and for inclusion in an offering
circular.
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Unless otherwise indicated, adoption of these new standards did not have a material impact on the
interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group.
The Group applied the amendments in accounting for business combinations for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2020 (see Note 4). These amendments will also apply to future
business combinations of the Group.
The amendments to PFRS 9 provide a number of reliefs, which apply to all hedging relationships
that are directly affected by the interest rate benchmark reform. A hedging relationship is affected
if the reform gives rise to uncertainties about the timing and or amount of benchmark-based cash
flows of the hedged item or the hedging instrument.
The amendments provide a new definition of material that states “information is material if
omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the
primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial
statements, which provide financial information about a specific reporting entity.”
The amendments clarify that materiality will depend on the nature or magnitude of information,
either individually or in combination with other information, in the context of the financial
statements. A misstatement of information is material if it could reasonably be expected to
influence decisions made by the primary users.
The Conceptual Framework is not a standard, and none of the concepts contained therein override
the concepts or requirements in any standard. The purpose of the Conceptual Framework is to
assist the standard-setters in developing standards, to help preparers develop consistent
accounting policies where there is no applicable standard in place and to assist all parties to
understand and interpret the standards.
The revised Conceptual Framework includes new concepts, provides updated definitions and
recognition criteria for assets and liabilities and clarifies some important concepts.
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The amendments provide relief to lessees from applying the PFRS 16 requirement on lease
modifications to rent concessions arising as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A
lessee may elect not to assess whether a rent concession from a lessor is a lease modification if it
meets all of the following criteria:
A lessee that applies this practical expedient will account for any change in lease payments
resulting from the COVID-19 related rent concession in the same way it would account for a
change that is not a lease modification, i.e., as a variable lease payment.
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after June 1, 2020.
Early adoption is permitted. The Group early adopted the amendments related to rent concessions
but no impact to the Group during the period
• The assets and liabilities of the combining entities are reflected in the consolidated financial
statements at their carrying amounts. No adjustments are made to reflect fair values, or recognize
any new assets or liabilities, at the date of the combination. The only adjustments that are made
are those adjustments to harmonize accounting policies.
• No new goodwill is recognized as a result of the combination. The only goodwill that is
recognized is any existing goodwill relating to either of the combining entities. Any difference
between the consideration paid or transferred and the equity acquired is reflected within equity.
• The consolidated statement of income, comprehensive income and cash flow reflect the results of
the combining entities for the full year, irrespective of when the combination took place.
• Comparative financial information are presented as if the entities had always been combined, or
on date the common control existed on the combining entities, whichever comes earlier.
The effects of any intercompany transactions are eliminated to the extent possible.
Asset Acquisitions
If the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition transaction do not constitute a business
as defined under PFRS 3, the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. The Group identifies
and recognizes the individual identifiable assets acquired (including those assets that meet the
definition of, and recognition criteria for, intangible assets) and liabilities assumed. The acquisition
cost is allocated to the individual identifiable assets and liabilities on the basis of their relative fair
values at the date of purchase. Such transaction or event does not give rise to goodwill.
Where the Group acquires a controlling interest in an entity that is not a business, but obtains less
than 100% of the entity, after it has allocated the cost to the individual assets acquired, it notionally
grosses up those assets and recognizes the difference as non-controlling interests.
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Basis of Consolidation
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Parent
Company and its subsidiaries as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Percentage of Ownership (%)
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
(Unaudited) (As restated)
Subsidiaries Principal Activities Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
Bulacan Power Generation Corporation
(Formerly PHINMA Power) Power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
CIP II Power Corporation (“CIPP”) Power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
Guimaras Wind Corporation
(Formerly PHINMA Renewable) Wind power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
One Subic Oil Distribution Corporation Distribution of petroleum 100.00 – 100.00 –
products
One Subic Power Generation Corporation
(“OSPGC”) Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
ACE Enexor, Inc. Oil, gas, and geothermal
exploration 75.92 0.40 75.92 0.40
Palawan55 Exploration &
Production Corporation Oil and gas exploration 30.65 52.93 30.65 52.93
South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
(SLTEC) Power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
Buendia Christiana Holdings Corp.
(“BCHC”) Investment holding 100.00 – 100.00 –
ACE Shared Services, Inc. (“ACES”) Shared services 100.00 – 100.00 –
Giga Ace 1, Inc. Power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
Giga Ace 2, Inc. Power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
Giga Ace 3, Inc. Power generation 100.00 – 100.00 –
Negros Island Solar Power, Inc.
(“ISLASOL”) Solar power generation – 60.00 – 2.00
San Carlos Solar Energy, Inc.
(“SACASOL”) Solar power generation – 100.00 – 4.00
Monte Solar Energy, Inc. Solar power generation 96.00 4.00 96.00 4.00
ACE Endevor, Inc. Investment holding and
management 94.00 6.00 94.00 6.00
Visayas Renewables Corp. Investment holding – 100.00 – 100.00
San Julio Land Development Corp. Leasing and land development – 100.00 – 100.00
LCC Bulk Water Supply, Inc. Water supply and distribution – 100.00 – 100.00
MCV Bulk Water Supply Inc. Water supply and distribution – 100.00 – 100.00
SCC Bulk Water Supply Inc. Water supply and distribution – 100.00 – 100.00
HDP Bulk Water Supply Inc. Water supply and distribution – 100.00 – 100.00
Solienda Inc. Leasing and land development – 100.00 – 100.00
Gigasol 2, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Gigasol 1, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Gigasol 3, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Solarace1 Energy Corp. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Solarace2 Energy Corp. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
AC Subic Solar, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
AC Laguna Solar, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
AC La Mesa Solar, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Bataan Solar Energy, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Santa Cruz Solar Energy, Inc. Power generation – 100.00 – 100.00
Pagudpud Wind Power Corp. Investment holding – 100.00 – 100.00
Bayog Wind Power Corp. Power generation – 60.00 – 60.00
Manapla Sun Development Corp. Leasing and land development 66.00 – 66.00 –
(Forward)
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Unless otherwise indicated, the principal place of business and country of incorporation of the Parent
Company’s investments in subsidiaries is the Philippines.
Seasonality of Operations
There were no operations subject to seasonality and cyclicality except for the operations of Guimaras
Wind Corporation (“Guimaras Wind” or formerly PHINMA Renewable) and Northwind Power
Development Corp. (“Northwind”) wind farms. The wind regime is high during the northeast
monsoon (“amihan”) season in the first and fourth quarter when wind turbines generate more power
to be supplied to the grid. The generation drops in the second and third quarter due to low wind
regime brought about by the southwest monsoon (“habagat”). This information is provided to allow
for a better understanding of the results, however, management has concluded that this is not ’highly
seasonal’ in accordance with PAS 34.
The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with PFRSs
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The estimates and assumptions used in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of
relevant facts and circumstances as at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results
could differ from such estimates.
Except as otherwise stated, the significant accounting policies, judgments, estimates and assumptions
used in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with
those used in the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended
December 31, 2019.
Judgments
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following
judgments, apart from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the
amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements:
The share swap transaction entered into by the Parent Company with AC Energy was determined to
be a common control business combination (see Note 5).
The indicators clarify that arrangements that are part of a package are accounted for as a single
transaction.
The series of transactions entered into by ACEN together with TLCTI Asia for the investment and
entry in ISLASOL, were assessed to be linked agreements and thus, were accounted for as a single
transaction that resulted to recognition of non-controlling interest. Management’s judgements in
accounting for its ownership interest in ISLASOL are discussed in Note 4.
Renewable energy subsidiaries of the Group accrued the retroactive revenue adjustments. Bases of
management’s judgment are as follows:
• Legal right. The FIT Rules are adopted and promulgated by the ERC pursuant to the
Renewable Energy Act of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
• Contractual right. All the companies hold Certificates of Compliance for FIT Eligibility issued
by the ERC, hence, entitled to the appropriate FIT rates.
• Precedence. The ERC has released resolutions in the past on FIT.
The said resolution remains on the ERC and University of the Philippines (UP) Law Library websites
as at November 11, 2020 (see Note 20).
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The Group determined the present value of the Tariff adjustments through discounted cash flow
model using Bloomberg Valuation Service (BVAL) risk-free interest rates of 5-year tenor for
government securities that are denominated in Philippine peso currency, being the rate that the Group
would receive in a similar economic environment with similar terms, security and conditions.
The valuation technique is validated and periodically reviewed by qualified personnel independent of
the area that created them.
Estimates of NRV are based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the estimates are
made on the amount expected to be realized. Review is performed on a regular basis to reflect the
reasonable valuation of the inventory in the consolidated financial statements (see Note 8).
In response to COVID‑19, the Group undertook a review of its portfolio of financial assets for trading
activities and the ECL for the period. The review considered the macroeconomic outlook, client and
customer credit quality, the type of collateral held, exposure at default and the effect of payment
deferral options as at the reporting date. While these model inputs including forward-looking
information were revised, the ECL models, SICR thresholds, and definitions of default remain
consistent with prior periods (see Note 7).
The Group complied with the Department of Energy (DOE) circulars on granting extensions on
deferment of payments and obligation. The changes in economic activity brought about by the
community quarantine measures and lowering of WESM prices have resulted in lower electricity
demand and consumption. Consequently, this affected the revenue targets of the Distribution
Companies, Generation Companies, and RES business units. However, projects under FIT were not
affected by the movements in the WESM prices. Nevertheless, the Group has been in constant
discussions, and has been working together with its customers and other key stakeholders to minimize
the impact of the pandemic to the respective parties’ power supply agreements.
The Group estimates the recoverable amount as the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value
in use. For investments in associates and joint venture, fair value less costs to sell pertain to quoted
prices (listed equities) and to fair values determined using discounted cash flows or other valuation
technique such as multiples. In determining the present value of estimated future cash flows expected
to be generated from the continued use of the assets, the Group is required to make estimates and
assumptions that may affect investments in associates and joint venture, investment properties, plant,
property, and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets (see Notes 10, 11, 13 and 14).
For goodwill, this requires an estimation of the recoverable amount which is the fair value less costs
to sell or value in use of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating a
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value in use amount requires management to make an estimate of the future cash flows for the cash
generating unit and to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of cash
flows.
The Group has evaluated the conditions and the assets subject to impairment to assess whether any
impairment triggers that may lead to impairment have been identified. In doing this, the Group has
reviewed the key assumptions in its previous annual impairment assessment to assess whether any
changes to the assumptions within that impairment assessment would result in an impairment loss as
at September 30, 2020. After performing its impairment assessment to reflect management’s
estimates of the possible impacts of COVID-19 on these key assumptions, the Group concluded that
there are no impairment indicators as at September 30, 2020 (see Note 13).
4. Business Combinations
On February 13, 2020, the PCC ruled that ACEN’s acquisition of the PINAI Investors’ ownership
interest in SACASOL “will not likely result in substantial lessening of competition” and resolved “to
take no further action with respect to the proposed Transaction...”
On March 23, 2020, the acquisition of the PINAI Investors’ ownership interest in SACASOL and
payment of the purchase price in the amount of P
=2,981.86 million by Giga Ace 2, Inc were
completed. Subsequently, the purchase price was adjusted to P
=3,088.11 million based on the
provisions of the share purchase agreement. ACEN acquired 100% of equity interest in SACASOL.
Giga Ace 2 is ACEN's wholly owned subsidiary and the entity designated by ACEN to purchase the
PINAI Investors’ shares in SACASOL.
The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method under PFRS 3. The fair values of the
identifiable FIT contract as intangible asset and property, plant and equipment were determined using
the income approach. The fair value measurements are classified as level 3 for both with observable
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indirect level of inputs. The application of a different set of assumptions or technique could have a
significant effect on the resulting fair value estimates.
Provisional fair values reported in previous interim condensed consolidated financial statements were
adjusted to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that were in existence at
the acquisition date.
ACEN remeasured its previously held interest in SACASOL based on its acquisition date fair value
which resulted to a remeasurement loss of P
=69.71 million (see Note 19).
SACASOL runs a 45-MW solar farm which is under the government’s FIT regime. The Group’s
acquisition is in line with its strategy to expand its business operations in renewable energy platform.
Following are the provisional fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at acquisition date:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents =232,560
P
Receivables (a) 113,812
Input value added tax 46,793
Other current assets 34,077
Property, plant and equipment (b) 1,207,318
Intangible assets 2,191,814
Deferred income tax assets – net 41,417
Other noncurrent assets 5,757
3,873,548
Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 43,259
Current portion of lease liability 85,730
Income and withholding taxes payable 1,000
Lease liabilities - net of current portion 437,276
Other noncurrent liabilities 65,374
632,639
Total identifiable net assets 3,240,909
Less: Cost of acquisition 3,088,109
Fair value of previously held interest 102,830
Gain on bargain purchase =49,970
P
(a) Gross contractual accounts receivable
(b) Balance includes right-of-use assets
The acquisition resulted to a gain on bargain purchase which is recognized under “Other income”
account in the consolidated statement of income (see Note 26).
If the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of 2020, revenue contribution for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2020 would have been P =697.19 million. Since this is a step acquisition,
the incremental contribution to the net income attributable to ACEN for the six-month period ended
September 30, 2020 amounted to P =339.03 million from the date of acquisition. Moreover, had the
transaction taken place at the beginning of 2020, the incremental contribution to the net income
attributable to ACEN would have amounted to P =402.84 million.
• ACEN and TLCTI Asia entered into Investment Agreement with the intention to own 66% and
34% voting interest, and 60% and 40% economic interest, respectively, in ISLASOL. The
investment agreement details the series of undertakings, to wit:
o acquisition of ACEN or its Designee, as the case may be, of ISLASOL, in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the share purchase agreement between PINAI Investors
and ACEN
o creation by ISLASOL of a new class of shares (“Class E Redeemable Preferred Shares”)
by increasing its authorized capital stock from P
=6,917 million to P
=8,000 million. Class E
Redeemable Preferred Shares shall have the same features as at the other redeemable
preferred shares of ISLASOL (that are not Class D redeemable preferred shares) and
shall have voting rights.
o subscription by TLCTI Asia to ISLASOL’s Class E Redeemable Preferred Shares for a
total subscription of P
=2,780 million, which includes a premium over par value amounting
to P
=1,745 million. As at December 31, 2019, ISLASOL has outstanding notes payable to
TLCTI Asia amounting to P =2,140 million.
• ACEN signed a share purchase agreement with PINAI Investors for the acquisition of PINAI’s
98% ownership interest in ISLASOL.
TLCTI Asia and ISLASOL amended the original loan agreement that was entered into on
September 14, 2015 under which TLCTI Asia agreed to provide ISLASOL financing of up to
=2.140 billion. Under the amended loan agreement, the residual amount of P
P =1.745 billion shall be
payable by ISLASOL to TLCTI Asia only in the event that ISLASOL is able to raise additional
equity funding through primary issuance of shares.
On February 26, 2020, the PCC approved ACEN’s acquisition of the PINAI Investors’ ownership
interest in ISLASOL.
Transaction closing thereafter occurred in March 2020, with final completion in May 2020.
On March 23, 2020, the acquisition of the PINAI Investors’ ownership interest in ISLASOL and
payment of the purchase price in the amount of P
=1,629.97 million by Giga Ace 3, Inc. were
completed. Subsequently, purchase price was adjusted to P
=1,632.32 million, based on the provisions
of the share purchase agreement. Giga Ace 3 is ACEN’s wholly owned subsidiary and the entity
designated by ACEN to purchase the PINAI Investors’ shares in ISLASOL.
On March 30, 2020, a resolution to increase the authorized capital stock of ISLASOL was approved
by its BOD and ratified by the stockholders.
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On May 22, 2020, a subscription agreement was signed between TLCTI Asia and ISLASOL which
finalizes the subscription of TLCTI Asia to the increase in ISLASOL’s authorized capital stock. On
the same date, GigaAce 3, TLCTI Asia and ISLASOL entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement which
sets out the provisions of their ownership interest in ISLASOL.
The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method under PFRS 3. The fair value of the
property, plant and equipment was determined using the income approach. The fair value
measurement is classified as level 3, with observable indirect level of inputs. The application of a
different set of assumptions or technique could have a significant effect on the resulting fair value
estimates.
Provisional fair values reported in previous interim condensed consolidated financial statements were
adjusted to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that were in existence at
the acquisition date.
ACEN remeasured its previously held interest in ISLASOL based on its acquisition date fair value
which resulted in a remeasurement loss P
=26.06 million.
ISLASOL owns and operates an 80-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Negros Occidental. The Group’s
acquisition is in line with its strategy to expand its business operations in renewable energy platform.
Following are the provisional fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at acquisition date:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents =461,012
P
Receivables 1,106,301
Fuel and spare parts 10,558
Input value added tax 44,339
Other current assets 33,023
Property, plant and equipment (a) 1,908,579
Deferred income tax assets - net 117,512
Other noncurrent assets 2,627
3,683,951
Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 50,868
Income and withholding taxes payable 21
Short-term loans 395,388
Current portion of lease liability 19,325
Lease liabilities - net of current portion 348,473
Other noncurrent liabilities 121,516
935,591
(Forward)
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Goodwill comprises the fair value of expected synergies arising from the acquisition. This is
presented under Goodwill and other intangible assets in the statements of the financial position. None
of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
If the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of 2020, revenue contribution for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2020 would have been P =222.73 million. Since this is a step acquisition,
the decremental contribution to the net income attributable to ACEN for the six-month period ended
September 30, 2020 amounted to P =7.50 million from the date of acquisition. Moreover, had the
transaction taken place at the beginning of 2020, the incremental contribution to the net income
attributable to ACEN would have amounted to P =5.44 million.
On October 9, 2019, the Parent Company and AC Energy executed a Deed of Assignment whereby AC
Energy agreed to transfer and convey to the Parent Company all its rights and interest in the Onshore
Companies for and in consideration for the issuance by the Parent Company of 6,185,182,288 common
shares at P
=2.37 per common share or a total transfer value of P
=14,658.88 million in favor of AC Energy.
On November 13, 2019, the Parent Company and AC Energy executed an Amended and Restated
Deed of Assignment amending the Deed of Assignment dated October 9, 2019, to reflect the correct
number of common shares of AC Energy in SLTEC, ACTA Power Corporation (ACTA), and
Manapla Sun Power Development Corp (MSPDC).
On November 22, 2019, ACEN filed with the SEC its application to increase its capital stock from
=8.40 billion, consisting of 8.4 billion common shares, to P
P =24.40 billion, consisting of 24.4 billion
common shares.
On December 26, 2019, a Supplement to the Deed of Assignment was executed to incorporate
specific regulatory requirements for the application for tax free exchange ruling and confirm the
percentage of ownership in Monte Solar Energy Inc.
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On May 14, 2020, ACEN and AC Energy have agreed to further amend and restate the Amended
Agreement to update the Schedule 1, with effect from the execution of the Original Deed on
October 9, 2019 following the approval of the SEC increases in the capital stocks of ACE Endevor,
Inc. (formerly AC Energy Development, Inc.) and ACE Renewables Philippines, Inc. (formerly
Moorland Philippines Holdings, Inc) and to further integrate the provisions of the Supplement.
On June 22, 2020, the application for the increase in the capital stock was approved by the SEC.
Effective July 1, 2019 (date when ACEN and the Onshore Companies are under common control of
AC Energy), ACEN acquired the entities listed below through the share swap transaction with AC
Energy, related parties under common control. Shares involve common, founders and preferred
shares. As the transaction is outside the scope of PFRS 3 (see Note 3), the acquisition was accounted
for using the pooling of interests method. In applying the pooling of interests method, assets and
liabilities of acquired entities are taken into the merged business at their carrying values with
restatement of comparative 2019 figures. Likewise, no goodwill was recognized in the business
combination.
The transfer was via a tax-free exchange under Section 40(C)(2) of the 1997 National Internal
Revenue Code, as amended (“NIRC”), for which a request for ruling was filed with the Bureau of
Internal Revenue (“BIR”) on November 22, 2019. On October 30, 2020, the BIR issued a ruling
confirming that the share swap transaction qualifies as a tax-free exchange. The Parent Company is
currently obtaining the Certificates Authorizing Registration covering the shares of the assets
transferred.
ACEN’s
Ownership of existing ACEN’s
AC Energy, Inc. interest before interest after
Name of Entities to be Transferred Direct Indirect share swap share swap
Monte Solar Energy, Inc. 96.00 4.00 – 100.00
ACE Endevor, Inc. 94.00 6.00 – 100.00
Visayas Renewables Corp. – 100.00 – 100.00
San Julio Land Development Corp. – 100.00 – 100.00
LCC Bulk Water Supply, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
MCV Bulk Water Supply Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
SCC Bulk Water Supply Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
HDP Bulk Water Supply Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Solienda Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Gigasol 2, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Gigasol 1, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Gigasol 3, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Solarace1 Energy Corp. – 100.00 – 100.00
Solarace2 Energy Corp. – 100.00 – 100.00
AC Subic Solar, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
AC Laguna Solar, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
AC La Mesa Solar, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Bataan Solar Energy, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Santa Cruz Solar Energy, Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
Pagudpud Wind Power Corp. – 100.00 – 100.00
Bayog Wind Power Corp. – 60.00 – 60.00
Negros Island Biomass Holdings, Inc.(a) – 45.12 – 45.12
San Carlos Biopower, Inc.(b) – 4.51 – 4.51
South Negros Biopower, Inc.(b) – 4.51 – 4.51
North Negros Biopower, Inc(b) – 3.95 – 3.95
Manapla Sun Development Corp. 36.37 29.63 – 66.00
AC Renewables Philippines, Inc. 100.00 – – 100.00
(Forward)
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ACEN’s
Ownership of existing ACEN’s
AC Energy, Inc. interest before interest after
Name of Entities to be Transferred Direct Indirect share swap share swap
Northwind Power Development Corp. 19.52 48.27 – 67.79
Viage Corporation 100.00 – – 100.00
Ingrid Power Holdings, Inc. 100.00 – – 100.00
South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. 35.00 – 65.00 100.00
ACTA Power Corporation(c) 50.00 – 50.00 100.00
Philippine Wind Holdings Corp.(d) 42.74 – 27.07 69.81
Ilocos Wind Energy Holding Co. Inc. – 100.00 – 100.00
North Luzon Renewable Energy Corp. – 66.70 – 66.70
(a)
NIBHI was accounted by AC Energy as Investment in Associate
(b)
SCBP, SNBP and NNBP were accounted by NIBHI as Investments in Associates
( (c)
ACTA was previously accounted as Investment in Joint Venture
(d)
PhilWind was accounted by AC Energy as Investment in Joint Venture
Details of the December 31, 2019 ACEN consolidated balances and the balances of Onshore
Companies’ assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2019 which were consolidated to the Group are
as follows:
Effect of the
ACEN Onshore ACEN
consolidated Companies’ consolidated
balances as at balances as at balances as at
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2019 2019 2019
(Audited) (Unaudited) (As restated)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents =8,581,663
P =1,011,585
P =9,593,248
P
Short-term investments 100,000 – 100,000
Receivables 2,728,419 393,967 3,122,386
Fuel and spare parts 855,275 83,184 938,459
Current portion of:
Input VAT 148,318 38,019 186,337
Creditable withholding taxes 123,700 55,307 179,007
Other current assets 139,915 72,904 212,819
12,677,290 1,654,966 14,332,256
Assets held for sale 3,546 – 3,546
Total Current Assets 12,680,836 1,654,966 14,335,802
Noncurrent Assets
Property, plant and equipment 21,564,260 3,874,669 25,438,929
Investments in associates and joint venture 723,165 1,810,937 2,534,102
Financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income 1,251 531,886 533,137
Investment properties 13,085 – 13,085
Goodwill and other intangible assets 280,193 160,884 441,077
Right-of-use assets 524,936 426,814 951,750
Deferred income tax assets - net 612,546 41,377 653,923
Net of current portion:
Input VAT 335,759 37,158 372,917
Creditable withholding taxes 860,026 1,182 861,208
Other noncurrent assets 2,124,748 276,865 2,401,613
Total Noncurrent Assets 27,039,969 7,161,772 34,201,741
TOTAL ASSETS =39,720,805
P P
=8,816,738 =48,537,543
P
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Effect of the
ACEN Onshore ACEN
consolidated Companies’ consolidated
balances as at balances as at balances as at
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2019 2019 2019
(Audited) (Unaudited) (As restated)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities =3,787,713
P =506,577
P =4,294,290
P
Short-term loans – 3,556 3,556
Current portion of lease liability 33,542 95,254 128,796
Income and withholding taxes payable 41,208 – 41,208
Due to stockholders 16,594 – 16,594
Current portion of long-term loans 593,847 – 593,847
4,472,904 605,387 5,078,291
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term loans - net of current portion 20,192,081 2,133,518 22,325,599
Lease liability - net of current portion 526,029 326,713 852,742
Pension and other employee benefits 60,503 – 60,503
Deferred income tax liabilities - net 187,624 162,863 350,487
Other noncurrent liabilities 3,176,846 113,056 3,289,902
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 24,143,083 2,736,150 26,879,233
Total Liabilities 28,615,987 3,341,537 31,957,524
Equity
Capital stock 7,521,775 – 7,521,775
Additional paid-in capital 83,768 – 83,768
Other equity reserves (2,342,103) 7,903,583 5,561,480
Unrealized fair value gains (losses) on equity
instruments at FVOCI (8,129) (88,455) (96,584)
Unrealized fair value losses on derivative instrument
designated under hedge accounting (14,742) – (14,742)
Remeasurement gains (losses) on defined benefit plan (7,034) 16,288 9,254
Accumulated share in other comprehensive loss
of a joint venture and associates (2,107) – (2,107)
Retained earnings 2,922,514 373,781 3,296,295
Treasury shares (27,704) – (27,704)
Total equity attributable to equity holders
of the Parent Company 8,126,238 8,205,197 16,331,435
Non-controlling interests 2,978,580 (2,729,996) 248,584
Total Equity 11,104,818 5,475,201 16,580,019
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY =39,720,805
P =8,816,738
P =48,537,543
P
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Below is the consolidated statement of income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019,
after considering the retroactive impact of the share swap transaction with AC Energy.
Nine-month Period Ended
September 30, 2019
(Unaudited,
as previously
reported) (As restated)
REVENUES
Revenue from sale of electricity =11,529,369
P =11,792,651
P
Dividend income 7,585 25,408
Rental income 1,358 46,862
11,538,312 11,864,921
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs of sale of electricity 11,506,284 11,695,223
General and administrative expenses 391,256 434,001
11,897,540 12,129,224
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE CHARGES (352,223) (598,288)
EQUITY IN NET INCOME OF ASSOCIATES AND
JOINT VENTURES (79,100) (5,751)
OTHER INCOME - NET 378,025 642,494
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX (412,526) (225,848)
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAX
Current 18,683 69,617
Deferred (78,114) (78,484)
(59,431) (8,867)
NET LOSS (P
=353,095) (P
=216,981)
Net Loss Attributable To:
Equity holders of the Parent Company (P
=348,483) (P
=229,567)
Non-controlling interests (4,612) 12,586
(P
=353,095) (P
=216,981)
The share swap transaction provides that ACEN shall issue its own shares equivalent to
6,185,182,288 common shares at P =2.37 per share as consideration in exchange for AC Energy’s
interest in the aforementioned entities as at July 1, 2019, giving rise to additional paid-in capital
presented in the equity of the Parent Company as follows:
Transaction costs include documentary stamp taxes and SEC fees paid relevant to share issuance
amounting to P
=109.44 million were charged to additional paid-in capital account.
The Deed of Assignment also gave ACEN the right to receive any dividends accruing to ACEI
from the date of the assignment and are treated as price adjustment to the share swap transaction.
In 2020, ACEN received cash amounting to P =145.01 million and P
=13.46 million representing
ACEI’s dividend income from PhilWind and Northwind, respectively. These were accounted for as
increase in additional paid-in capital of ACEN.
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The Parent Company acquired SLTEC’s remaining non-controlling interest as it gained control of
the 35% interest from the share swap transaction with AC Energy. This transaction has the
following impact on the respective accounts: decrease in equity attributable to noncontrolling
interest amounting to P
=2,962.80 million as at December 31, 2019 and contributed to net loss
amounting to P=79.00 million from July 1 to December 31, 2019. As at September 30, 2020, the
other equity reserves attributable to the purchase of 35% interest in SLTEC amounted to
=2,106.61 million.
P
Cash in banks earn interest at the respective bank deposit rates for its peso and dollar accounts.
Short-term deposits are made for varying periods between one day and three months depending on
the immediate cash requirements of the Group and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit
rates.
Interest income earned on cash in banks and short-term deposits for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019 amounted to P =52.40 million and P=24.28 million, respectively
(see Note 26).
7. Receivables
Trade receivables mainly represent receivables from Independent Electricity Market Operator of the
Philippines (IEMOP), Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), NGCP and National
Transmission Corporation (Transco) for the FIT and from the group’s bilateral customers. Significant
portion of outstanding balance pertain to receivables from MERALCO baseload and Mid-Merit PSAs
as well as FIT system adjustments (see Notes 3 and 20).
Trade receivables consist of both noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing receivables. The term is
generally thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
Receivable from third parties mainly pertains to the current portion of noninterest-bearing long-term
receivable from the sale of transmission assets and submarine cable. Also included under this account
is SLTEC’s receivable from NGCP for the remaining uncollected consideration for the sale of the
230KV Salong Switching Station and related assets and subscription receivable of ISLASOL from
TLCTI Asia (see Note 4).
As at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the aging analysis of receivables are as follows:
Fuel charged to “Costs of sale of electricity” in the interim consolidated statements of income
amounted to P
=2,180.28 million and P =1,729.25 million for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively (see Note 21).
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For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, ACEN did not recognize provision
for impairment of fuel inventory and spare parts.
The cost of the fuel carried at net realizable value as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019
amounted to P=376.14 million and P =71.83 million, respectively.
Advances to contractors pertain to advance payments for services and supply of repairs and
maintenance.
Prepaid expenses pertain to insurance, subscriptions, rent, taxes and other expenses paid in advance.
The net book value of assets acquired through the business combination with SACASOL and
ISLASOL amounted to P =618.94 million and P=1,500.86 million, respectively (see Note 4).
Assets (other than those classified as held for sale) with a net book value of P
=23.62 million and
=42.16 million were disposed by the Group during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020
P
and year ended December 31, 2019, respectively. This resulted in a net loss of P =3.38 million and net
gain of P
=292.74 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively
(see Note 26).
Assets amounting to P =3.55 million were reclassified to Property, Plant and Equipment from assets
held for sale during the period ended September 30, 2020 as the Group changed its intention from
selling to using the assets for future projects.
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SLTEC’s Contract for Design and Supply of HIP Rotor with Harbin Electric International Co., Ltd.
(HEI)
On July 20, 2019, SLTEC engaged the services of HEI to design, fabricate, and supply SLTEC with
the brand-new spare HIP rotor and it is expected to be completed and delivered within the next seven
(7) months. SLTEC capitalized the advance payment made on September 19, 2019 amounting to
=30.58 million under Construction-in-Progress
P
During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, SLTEC recognized additional capital
expenditure relating to the HIP rotor amounting to P
=101.40 million. SLTEC received the HIP rotor on
June 17, 2020.
Details of investments in associates and interest in joint venture as at September 30, 2020 and
December 31, 2019 are as follows:
The details and movements of investments in associates and joint venture accounted for under the
equity method are as follows:
MGI
The Parent Company subscribed to 25% of the capital stock of MGI which was incorporated and
registered with the SEC on August 11, 2010 to implement the integrated development of the
Maibarara geothermal field in Calamba, Laguna and Sto. Tomas, Batangas for power generation.
MGI’s registered business address is 7th F JMT Building, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
NIBHI
NIBHI is a domestic corporation registered in the Philippines and located at 26th floor, PSE Tower
Bonifacio High St., 28th cor. 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. NIBHI is a holding firm
for the BioPower Group (SCBP, SNBP and NNBP). The Group, in partnership with Thomas Lloyd
CTI Asia Holdings, currently has a portfolio totaling 63.44 MW in generation capacity from biomass.
Upon effectivity of ACEN's share swap with AC Energy, the Parent Company acquired a 45.12%
voting ownership in NIBHI, through ACE Endevor, Inc. (see Note 5).
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PhilWind
On November 5, 2019, the Parent Company’s Executive Committee approved and authorized the
share purchase agreement to acquire PINAI’s ownership interest in NLR and PhilWind.
On November 14, 2019, ACEN signed a First Amended and Restated Share Purchase Agreement
with the investors of PINAI for acquisition of PINAI’s indirect ownership interest in NLR.
PINAI effectively has a 31% preferred equity and 15% common equity ownership in NLR. NLR is a
joint venture of AC Energy, UPC Philippines, Luzon Wind Energy Holdings and PINAI Investors.
NLR owns and operates an 81 MW wind farm in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, which started operations in
November 2014. PhilWind is the parent company of NLR. PhilWind directly and indirectly owns
67% of NLR, through its 38% direct interest and 28.7% indirect interest through its 100% wholly
owned subsidiary, Ilocos Wind Energy Holding Co., Inc. (“Ilocos Wind”).
On February 27, 2020, the Parent Company purchased all shares of PINAI Investors in PhilWind
through its wholly-owned subsidiary Giga Ace 1, Inc.
The investment in PhilWind is accounted for as investments in joint venture as the relevant activities
of PhilWind and NLR require the unanimous consent of the stockholders.
On June 22, 2020, upon the effectivity of ACEN’s share swap transaction with AC Energy, the Parent
Company increased its ownership interest in PhilWind to 69.81% (see Note 5).
The summarized financial information of PhilWind which is a material joint venture are shown
below:
Unlisted shares pertain to interests in ISLASOL and SACASOL held by Visayas Renewables Corp.
prior to the step acquisition which was completed on March 23, 2020. The acquisition of interests
from PINAI resulted in the step acquisition of the two solar entities (see Note 4).
The movements in net unrealized loss on equity investments at FVOCI for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019 are as follows:
During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, additional deferred exploration costs were
incurred for SC55 amounting to P
=13.57 million. The net book value of Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 amounted to P =2,577.00 million and
=441.08 million, respectively.
P
On December 21, 2017, the SBMA Board approved and ratified the amendment of the Facilities
Lease Agreement extending the lease term until July 19, 2030. As at January 1, 2019, the leasehold
rights were reclassified as right-of-use assets (see Note 14).
Solienda, Inc. holds a leasehold right on its contracts of lease with San Carlos Sun Power, Inc., San
Carlos Biopower Inc. and SACASOL with a carrying amount of P =146.60 million as at September 30,
2020.
Goodwill recognized during the period came from the acquisition of ISLASOL amounting to
=12.45 million (see Note 4).
P
The foregoing deferred exploration costs represent the Group’s share in the expenditures incurred
under petroleum SCs with the DOE. The contracts provide for certain minimum work and
expenditure obligations and the rights and benefits of the contractor. Operating agreements govern the
relationship among co-contractors and the conduct of operations under an SC.
a. SC 6 (Northwest Palawan)
Block A
On December 18, 2018, the Partners have approved and the Operator, Philodrill Corporation
(Philodrill), submitted to the DOE the proposed 2019 SC 6A Work Program and Budget
amounting to US$314,116 composed of geological and geophysical evaluation and engineering
projects. The same was approved by the DOE on January 23, 2019.
The Partners submitted to the DOE the proposed 2019 work program composed of geological and
geophysical evaluation and engineering study. The DOE approved the said program in
January 2019.
As at September 30, 2020, farm-in negotiations are ongoing for the development of the Octon oil
discovery and technical studies over the northern part of the block progressed.
b. SC 55 (Southwest Palawan)
Seismic reprocessing of 1,000 sq. km. of 3D seismic data was completed on July 17, 2019.
Quantitative Interpretation Study aimed at identifying the gas-bearing zones in the service
contract is nearing completion as at May 11, 2020.
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Palawan55 is currently interpreting the reprocessed seismic data to generate additional prospects
in the Greater Hawkeye Area and to refine the mapping of the CINCO Prospect. Resource
Assessment is also ongoing.
Palawan55 has also commenced the first phase of drilling preparations including well design,
issuance of tenders for long lead items such as wellhead, conductor pipes and casing, and a rig
market survey.
On August 9, 2019, the SC 55 Consortium notified the DOE of its election to proceed directly
from the Exploratory Period to the Appraisal Period, with a one deep water well drilling
commitment.
On September 26, 2019, Palawan55 informed the DOE of Century Red Pte. Ltd’s (“Century
Red”). withdrawal from SC 55 and accordingly requested for the approval of the transfer of
Century Red’s entire 37.50% participating interest to Palawan55.
On February 13, 2020, Palawan55 received DOE’s approval on the transfer of the 37.50%
participating interest of Century Red in SC 55. After careful review and evaluation of DOE,
Palawan55 is found to be technically, financially and legally qualified to assume the participating
interests of Century Red.
On April 15, 2020, Palawan55 received a letter from the DOE confirming the entry of SC 55 into the
Appraisal Period effective April 26, 2020. In the said letter, the DOE stated that after the review and
evaluation of the Hawkeye discovery report, “we hereby confirm that the ‘Hawkeye-1 well’ did
encounter a significant volume of movable natural gas and is deemed to be a Non-Associated Gas
Discovery under Section 13.02 of SC 55.”
On August 28, 2020, Palawan55 received a letter from the DOE approving SC 55’s Appraisal Period
Work Program and Budget with the firm amount of US$1,702,020.00. Further, the DOE stated that it
expects the submission of the proposed budget for the drilling of one (1) well after the drilling
proposal has been approved by the DOE.
Palawan55 will submit for DOE’s approval a definitive Appraisal Work Program and Budget.
No impairment was recognized for SC 55 as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 as there
are no indicators for impairment.
c. SC 50 (Northwest Palawan)
As at September 30, 2020, approval of the assignment of 10% participating interest in SC 50 to ACE
Enexor remains pending with the DOE.
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The Group’s Right-of-Use Assets arise from the lease agreements of the following entities (see Notes
4 and 5):
• ACEN - rental of office space in 22nd Floor of Ayala Tower together with 8 parking slots.
• OSPGC - facilities and lease agreement with SBMA for the Land in Subic including the
116 MW Diesel Powerplant.
• Guimaras Wind - lease commitments from various land owners in Guimaras for land, easement
rights and right of way use to connect to the grid.
• SLTEC - rental of office space in 8 Rockwell, Plaza Dr. Makati City.
• SACASOL - lease of land for its solar power facility and office building.
• MSEI - lease of land for its solar power facility.
• Northwind - lease of land for its wind power facility and rental of office space with parking slots.
• Solarace1 - lease of land for the construction and operation of its solar power facility.
• MCV - lease of land as site for its water supply system.
• ISLASOL - lease of land for its solar power facility.
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The Group recognized rent expense from short-term leases amounting to nil and P
=0.13 million for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Noncurrent trade receivables represent refundable amount from PEMC arising from recalculation of
November and December 2013 spot prices as directed by the Energy Regulation Commission. In
2014, the Group, PEMC, and other WESM participants signed a Multilateral Agreement pending the
resolution of cases filed by WESM participants in the Supreme Court. On various dates in 2014 to
2016, ACEN recorded collections in relation to the Multilateral Agreement amounting to
=1,123.51 million. In June 2016, the 24-month period of repayment prescribed; hence, the Group
P
provided an allowance for doubtful accounts related to Multilateral Agreement amounting to
=13.75 million. Collections are presented as “Trade payables” under “Other noncurrent liabilities”
P
(see Note 18). Noncurrent trade receivables also include MERALCO baseload and Mid-Merit PSAs
as well as FIT system adjustments that are expected to be realized beyond 12 months after end of
reporting period (see Notes 7 and 20).
Advances to suppliers consist of advance payments for capital expenditures which will be capitalized
to property, plant and equipment once fully rendered by the suppliers.
Receivables from third parties are non-interest-bearing receivables from NGCP arising from the sale
of transmission assets, which are collectible annually within 3 years, discounted using the PHP
BVAL Reference rates on transaction date ranging from 2.14% - 4.56%.
Development costs include expenditures related to the development phase of power plant project
which are stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. These include direct expenses that
will eventually be capitalized as part of property, plant and equipment upon start of construction of
the project. These costs are not depreciated or amortized until such time as the relevant assets are
completed and available for use.
Deposits includes noncurrent portion of deposits to distribution utilities and noncurrent portion of the
refundable security deposit with SBMA.
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Accounts payable and other current liabilities are noninterest-bearing and are normally settled on
thirty (30) to sixty (60)-day terms.
Nontrade payables include liabilities for various purchases such as additions to property, plant and
equipment and spare parts. It also includes the payable for the purchase of additional 20% interest in
SLTEC through the assignment of AC Energy to ACEN of the share purchase agreement executed
by AC Energy and APHPC amounting to P =1.89 billion. The amount is payable on
September 30, 2021.
Trade payables refer to liabilities to suppliers of electricity and fuel purchased by the Group.
Accrued expenses include insurance, sick and vacation leave accruals, station use and OSPGC’s
variable rent for lease with SBMA and accruals for incentive pay and operating expense such as
security fee, plant repairs and maintenance.
On September 5, 2017, CIPP received a Final Decision on Disputed Assessment from the BIR
demanding the payment of a total amount of P=341.73 million for various alleged deficiency taxes for
taxable year 2013. On October 4, 2017, CIPP filed its request for reconsideration with the Office of
the Commissioner (the "Appeal"). On March 13, 2020, CIPP received a Letter Notice from the Chief
of the Appellate Division of the BIR informing CIPP of its opportunity to avail of the Tax Amnesty
on Delinquencies ("TAD") provided under Republic Act No. 11213 or the Tax Amnesty Act.
On June 11, 2020, CIPP filed its withdrawal of the Appeal as part of the requirements for the
application of TAD. With the amnesty application, CIPP shall pay the tax amnesty amount
equivalent to forty percent (40%) of the Basic Tax or P
=80.19 million. CIPP targets to settle the
amount due before December 31, 2020, the extension allowed by BIR Revenue Regulations
No. 15-2020 to avail of the privileges under the Tax Amnesty Act.
Derivative liability pertains to coal and fuel oil swaps contracts with Macquarie Bank Ltd., used to
hedge the risks associated with changes in coal and fuel oil prices (see Note 31).
Retention payables pertain to amounts retained from liabilities to suppliers and contractors.
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17. Loans
Long-term loans
This account consists of:
September 30, December 31,
2020 2019
(Unaudited) (As restated)
SLTEC long-term loans P
=10,725,000 =10,870,683
P
ACEN long-term loans 9,944,663 8,634,812
Northwind loan 2,300,000 2,133,518
Guimaras Wind term-loan facility 1,410,268 1,531,734
24,379,931 23,170,747
Add premium on long-term loans (embedded derivative) 1,028 2,429
Less unamortized debt issue costs 251,333 253,730
24,129,626 22,919,446
Less current portion of long-term loans (net of
unamortized debt issue costs) 745,474 593,847
Noncurrent portion P
=23,384,152 =22,325,599
P
Movements in derivatives and debt issue costs related to the long-term loans follow:
Debt
Derivatives Issue Costs
As at December 31, 2018 =4,247
P =40,927
P
Acquired from SLTEC – 186,314
Additions – 43,003
Amortization/accretion for the year (Note 25) (1,818) (16,514)
As at December 31, 2019 2,429 253,730
Additions – 28,500
Amortization/accretion for the nine-month period*
(Note 25) (1,401) (30,897)
As at September 30, 2020 =1,028
P =251,333
P
*Included under “Interest and other financial charges” in the consolidated statements of income.
First drawdown was made on July 15, 2020 amounting to P =500.00 million and the second
drawdown was on August 24, 2020 amounting to P =1,000.00 million. Both loans have a term of
one hundred twenty (120) months from and after the initial drawdown date. The payments shall
be made in semi-annual principal installments commencing on the eighteenth (18th) month from
the initial drawdown date. Each principal installment shall be payable on the principal repayment
date which shall coincide with an interest payment date.
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The loan facility contains a prepayment provision which allows the Parent Company to make an
optional prepayment, wholly or partially, starting the fifth (5th) anniversary of the initial
drawdown date and on every interest payment date thereafter. The amount payable to CBC shall
consist of the principal amount of the loans being prepaid, accrued interest on such principal
amount up to the voluntary prepayment date, any increase in applicable gross receipts tax (GRT)
as a result of such prepayment, and any applicable prepayment premium as indicated in the loan
agreement. The prepayment option was assessed as closely related to the loan and, thus, was not
bifurcated.
The loan facility contains a prepayment provision which allows the Northwind to make optional
prepayment, wholly or partially, any time during the term of the loan. The amount payable to BPI
shall be the principal amount of the loans being prepaid, accrued interest on such principal
amount up to the voluntary prepayment date, any additional taxes, including additional gross
receipts tax (GRT) as a result of such prepayment, and prepayment penalty as indicated in the
loan agreement. The prepayment option was assessed as closely related to the loan and, thus, was
not bifurcated.
The loan facility is secured by Northwind’s Land and Wind Turbine Generator account under
“Property, plant and equipment” with a carrying amount of P
=2.24 billion and P
=2.35 billion as at
September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
• Loan covenants. ACEN closely monitors its debt covenants and maintains a capital expenditure
program and dividend declaration policy that keeps the compliance of these covenants into
consideration.
ACEN availed P =5.00 billion loan agreement with BDO on November 15, 2019 payable in semi-
annual installment within 10 years. In relation to this agreement, ACEN closely monitors its debt
covenants and maintains a capital expenditure program and dividend declaration policy that keeps
the compliance of these covenants into consideration. As compliance with the debt covenant,
ACEN must have (I) a minimum DSCR of 1.0 times after grace period up to loan maturity and
(II) maximum Debt to Equity ratio of 1.5 times.
In 2019, ACEN was able to obtain waivers of compliance for the Debt Service Coverage Ratio
and Debt-to-Equity ratio covenants on its legacy loans with BDO (P =0.50 billion), CBC
(P
=1.0 billion), SBC (P=1.8 billion), and DBP (P
=1.8 billion) as required by the terms of each
respective Lender’s loan agreement. The waivers granted on the Debt Service Coverage Ratio and
Debt-to-Equity ratio covenants for ACEN are valid until the next succeeding testing date. These
ratios are computed based on the annual consolidated audited financial statements of ACEN, and
the next testing date will be sometime during the first quarter of 2021, based on the 2020
consolidated audited financial statements. ACEN classified the loans amounting to P =3.36 billion
as noncurrent as at December 31, 2019.
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Northwind closely monitors its debt covenants and maintains a capital expenditure program and
dividend declaration policy that keeps the compliance of these covenants into consideration. As
compliance with the debt covenant, Northwind should maintain a minimum DSCR of1.05 times.
Guimaras Wind was in compliance with the loan covenants as at December 31, 2019. The
compliance with the debt covenants is assessed annually by the lenders. Guimaras Wind will take
necessary measures to ensure compliance with loan covenants.
SLTEC has complied with its contractual agreements and is compliant with the loan covenants as
at reporting dates. As compliance with the debt covenants, SLTEC should maintain a minimum
DSCR of 1.1 times, and a maximum Net debt to Equity ratio of 3 times.
• Others. The loan facility with SBC and DBP is secured by Guimaras Wind’s wind farm, included
in “Machinery and equipment” account under “Property, plant and equipment” with carrying
value amounting to P
=3,956.47 million and P=4,106.00 million as at September 30, 2020 and
December 31, 2019, respectively (see Note 10). In addition, as a security for the timely payment,
discharge, observance and performance of the obligations, ACEN entered into a Pledge
Agreement covering the subscriptions of stocks of ACEN and its nominees.
SLTEC, as the relevant Sponsor under the New Omnibus Agreement, had assigned, conveyed
and transferred unto the Security Trustee, for the benefit of the Lenders and the Security Trustee,
all of its respective rights, title and interest in, to and under the following:
(i) all monies standing in the cash flow waterfall accounts, with respect to SLTEC;
(ii) all project receivables, with respect to SLTEC;
(iii) the proceeds of any asset and business continuity insurance obtained by SLTEC;
(iv) any advances or subordinated loans, if any, granted by any of AC Energy, ACEN and
APHPC to SLTEC; and
(v) the proceeds, products and fruits of those provided under items (i) to (iv) hereof.
SLTEC, as continuing security for the timely payment and discharge of the secured obligations,
has also assigned, conveyed and transferred to the Security Trustee all of its rights, title and
interests in and to the Project Agreements to which it is a party. Project agreements include:
Total interest expense recognized on ACEN’s, Guimaras Wind’s, SLTEC’s and Northwind’s
long-term loans amounted to P=1,065.09 million and P
=328.99 million for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively (see Note 25).
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, principal payments made relative
to the Group’s long-term loans amounted to P
=2,619.32 million and P
=1,220.43 million,
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Short-term loans
On March 20, 2020, the Parent Company made an availment of a short-term loan from AC
Renewables International Pte. Ltd. (ACRI), an entity under the common control of AC Energy,
amounting to $100 million or P =5,121.50 million. This is in accordance with the Facility Agreement
signed by both parties on March 19, 2020. Under the terms of the Facility Agreement, ACEN may
draw under the facility provided that a promissory note payable to the order of ACRI and dated on the
actual drawing date was delivered to the latter. The principal sum shall be subject to interest while
outstanding at the rate of 1.702% p.a. and shall be payable on maturity on September 16, 2020. The
loan was extended from September 16, 2020 to October 16, 2020 at a rate of 0.90%, and further
extended from October 16, 2020 to March 20, 2021 at a rate 1.01%.
The Parent Company has outstanding new short-term loans availed on September 18,2020 from BDO
and SBC amounting to P
=1,000.00 million and P
=800.00 million, respectively.
Below are the pertinent details of the loans both from BDO and SBC.
In addition, the Parent Company also availed short-term loans from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation (HSBC) amounting to P =750.00 million during the period but were all paid as at
September 30, 2020.
On the same date, ISLASOL made various promissory notes with a total amount of P =1,475.33 million
payable to TLCTI Asia. ISLASOL may prepay the notes, in whole or in part, upon written notice to
TLCTI Asia at least three (3) banking days prior to the date of payment. The promissory notes are
noninterest-bearing and are payable subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement entered
between PINAI and TLCTI Asia dated September 2, 2015.
On May 19, 2020, ISLASOL and TLCTI Asia signed a loan payment agreement where ISLASOL
will pay its P
=2,140.73 million loan. TLCTI Asia shall use this payment to pay its subscription of
=2,780.24 million. The excess over the amount shall be paid in full by TLCTI Asia. The application
P
for increase in authorized capital stocks is still pending as at September 30, 2020. Notes payable to
TLCTI Asia amounted to P =395.71 million and P =2,140.73 million, as at September 30, 2020 and
December 31, 2019, respectively.
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Nontrade payable decreased due to the reclassification from noncurrent to current of the amount
payable to APHPC (see Note 16).
Asset retirement obligation are from the acquisitions of ISLASOL, SACASOL and MSEI.
Deposit payables consist of security deposits from RES Customers refundable at the end of the
contract.
Deferred revenue consists of the deferred connection fee related to ISLASOL and the deferred rental
income from ISLASOL, SACASOL, MSPDC and Solienda, Inc.
The Group is a party to certain claims and assessments in the ordinary conduct of business. The
information usually required by PAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, is
not disclosed on the ground that it can be expected to prejudice the outcome or the Group’s position
with respect to these matters recorded under accrued expenses.
19. Equity
Capital Stock
Following are the details of the Parent Company’s capital stock:
Number of Shares
September 30, December 31
2020 2019
(Unaudited) (As restated)
Authorized capital stock - P
=1 par value 24,400,000,000 8,400,000,000
Issued shares:
Balance at beginning of period 7,521,774,922 4,889,774,922
Issuance of new shares during the period 6,185,182,288 2,632,000,000
Balance at end of period 13,706,957,210 7,521,774,922
The issued and outstanding shares as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are held by
3,182 and 3,192 equity holders, respectively.
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The following table presents the track record of registration of capital stock:
Retained Earnings
Retained earnings represent the Group’s accumulated earnings, net of dividends declared. The
balance includes accumulated earnings of subsidiaries, joint venture and associates, which are not
available for dividend declaration. Retained earnings not available for dividend declaration included
in the Group’s retained earnings to the extent of (a) the cost of treasury shares amounted to
=53.6 million and P
P =27.70 million as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and
(b) undistributed earnings of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures included in the Group’s
retained earnings amounted to P =1,847.15 million and P =456.18 million as at September 30, 2020 and
December 31, 2019, respectively.
Dividends
On August 19, 2020, the BOD approved the declaration of cash dividends of four centavos (P =0.04)
per share on the 13,692,457,210 issued and outstanding shares of the Parent Company, or a total
dividend amount of P=547,698,288, paid on September 17, 2020 to the shareholders on record as at
September 3, 2020. P=546,751,517 of the amount declared was paid to the equity holders of the Parent
Company.
On March 5, 2020, June 25, 2020 and September 22, 2020, the BOD of Manapla Sun Power
Development Corp. approved the declaration of cash dividends amounting to P =15 million each. These
were fully paid on September 8, 2020, July 7, 2020 and October 5, 2020, respectively.
On June 9, 2020, the BOD of Northwind approved the declaration of cash dividends amounting to
=300 million. This was paid on June 15, 2020.
P
Treasury Shares
On March 18, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Parent Company approved a share buy-back
program to support share prices through the repurchase in the open market of up to P
=1 billion worth
of common shares beginning March 24, 2020. As at September 30, 2020, the cumulative number of
shares repurchased is at 14.50 million for an aggregate repurchase price of P
=28.66 million.
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(a) This represents the impact of the share swap transaction with AC Energy to acquire the latter’s
ownership interest in various entities in exchange for ACEN’s issuance of additional primary
shares via a tax-free exchange (see Note 5).
(b) This represents the impact of step acquisition where AC Energy assigned to ACEN the purchase
of the 20% interest in SLTEC thereby increasing ACEN's ownership of SLTEC to 65% which
already qualifies as a controlling interest (see Note 5).
The table presents the Group’s revenue from different revenue streams for the nine months period.
On January 31, 2020, ACEN received a copy of the Order from the ERC, provisionally approving the
baseload PSA between MERALCO and ACEN (the “PA Order”). Under the PA Order, the ERC
granted a rate of P
=4.2366/kWh regardless of the plant capacity factor and not subject to any escalation
rate.
On February 7, 2020, ACEN filed a Motion for Reconsideration and Urgent Re-evaluation of the
Provisionally Approved Rates, arguing among others, for the implementation of the bid parameters of
MERALCO, including the inclusion of the plant capacity factor in determining the rate, application of
the proposed escalation rate, and retroactive application of the rates.
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On May 13, 2020, ACEN received a copy of the Order of the ERC granting ACEN’s Motion for
Reconsideration (“Order Granting the MR”). The ERC, in its Order Granting the MR, approved a rate
of P
=4.2366/kWh at 100% plant capacity factor, allowed 60% of the approved rate to escalate in
accordance with ACEN’s escalation schedule, and allowed a retroactive recovery of approved rate
from December 26, 2019, among others. The Parties have already agreed on the amortization
schedule and/or payment schedule for the collection of the retroactive differential adjustment
amounting to P
=618.27 million (see Note 7).
On January 31, 2020, ACEN received a copy of the Order from the ERC, provisionally approving the
mid-merit PSA between MERALCO and ACEN. Under the PA Order, the ERC granted a rate of
=4.2366/kWh regardless of the plant capacity factor.
P
On February 07, 2020, ACEN filed a Motion for Reconsideration and Urgent Re-evaluation of the
Provisionally Approved Rates, arguing among others, for the implementation of the bid parameters of
MERALCO, including the inclusion of the plant capacity factor in determining the rate and
retroactive application of the rates.
On June 1, 2020, ACEN received a copy of the Order of the ERC granting ACEN’s Motion for
Reconsideration. The ERC, in its Order Granting the MR, approved a rate of P =4.8763/kWh at 60%
plant capacity factor, and allowed a retroactive recovery of approved rate from January 30, 2020,
among others. The Parties are finalizing the agreement for the amortization schedule and/or payment
schedule for the collection of the retroactive differential adjustment amounting to P
=158.50 million
(see Note 7).
Tariff Adjustment
On May 26, 2020, ERC approved the adjustments to the FIT of renewable energy producers through
Resolution No.06, series of 2020. FIT adjustments used 2014 as the base period calendar year for the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and foreign exchange variations through Discounted Cash Flows (DCF)
Model per Renewable Energy technology, covering for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Renewable energy subsidiaries under the FIT system which include Guimaras Wind, Monte Solar
Energy, Inc. (“MSEI”), SACASOL, and Northwind, accrued the retroactive net revenue adjustment
amounting to P=791.48 million. This will be recovered for a period of five (5) years.
NLR, a renewable energy producer and a joint venture through PhilWind, also accrued the retroactive
net revenue adjustment amounting to P
=635.51 million.
Pre-termination fees
Revenues from power supply contract from the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 include
customer pre-termination fees of P
=289.08 million.
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Discount in accounts payable pertains to the interest expense of ACEN’s accounts payable to APHPC
in relation to the 20% acquisition of SLTEC (see Notes 16 and 18).
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Claims on discontinued operations pertain to insurance claimed by SLTEC due to the temporary
shutdown of its power plant during 2019.
Gain on sale of by-product includes the gain on sale of fly-ash which is a by-product from coal of
SLTEC. It also includes the gain on sale of scrap from the Parent Company and OSPGC.
Financial Income
The details of interest and other financial income are as follows:
The Group calculates the period income tax expense using the tax rate that would be applicable to the
expected total annual earnings. The major components of income tax expense in the consolidated
statements of income are:
For the nine-month period ended
September 30
2020 2019
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Current P
=178,483 =69,617
P
Deferred 308,828 (78,484)
Provision for income tax P
=487,311 (P
=8,867)
Net deferred income tax assets and net deferred income tax liabilities amounted to P
=436.51 million
and P
=91.01 million, respectively, as at September 30, 2020 and P
=653.92 million and P =350.49 million,
respectively, as at December 31, 2019.
During the period, aside from the recognition of P=223 million deferred tax asset (DTA) from
NOLCO, DTAs on various elected deductible temporary differences and unused NOLCO have not
been recognized as management believes it is not probable that sufficient future taxable income will
be available against which the related deferred income tax assets can be used.
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the
other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating
decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common
significant influence which include affiliates. Related parties may be individual or corporate entities.
Outstanding balances at period-end are unsecured and are to be settled in cash throughout the
financial year. There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party receivables
or payables. No provision for credit losses recognized for receivables from related parties recorded
for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2019,
respectively. The assessment of collectability of receivables from related parties is undertaken each
financial year through examining the financial position of the related party and the market in which
the related party operates.
In the ordinary course of business, the Group transacts with associates, affiliates, jointly controlled
entities and other related parties on advances, loans, reimbursement of expenses, office space rentals,
management service agreements and electricity supply.
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AC Energy
The Parent Company and its subsidiaries BPGC, CIPP and Guimaras Wind have management
contracts with PHINMA, Inc. These Management Contracts were assigned to AC Energy on
June 25, 2019 through the executed Deed of Assignment.
MGI
The Parent Company purchases the entire net electricity output of MGI.
Presage
The Parent Company paid income taxes on behalf of Presage. These are recorded as advances which
are intended to be settled within the year.
For SEC-defined material related party transactions, the approval shall be by at least 2/3 vote of the
BOD, with at least a majority vote of the independent directors. In case that the vote of a majority of
the independent directors is not secured, the material related party transactions may be ratified by the
vote of the stockholders representing at least 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock.
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Parent Company does not have
any potential common shares or other instruments that may entitle the holder to common shares.
Consequently, diluted earnings (loss) per share is the same as basic earnings (loss) per share for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Updates to certain contracts and commitments disclosed in the annual consolidated financial
statements as at December 31, 2019 and new contracts entered during the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2020 are provided below:
Feed-in-Tariff (FIT)
On December 1, 2015, Guimaras Wind received its COC from the ERC which entitles Guimaras
Wind to recognize its FIT at an approved rate of P
=7.40, with a retroactive period beginning
December 27, 2014, for a guaranteed period of twenty (20) years until December 26, 2034.
Outstanding receivable under the FIT System amounted to P =268.37 million and P =190.89 million as at
September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
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MSEI
On June 13, 2016, the DOE, through its issuance of the COE, certified the MSEI’s Solar Farm Project
as an eligible project under the FIT system.
On December 28, 2016, MSEI received another provisional authority to operate by the ERC dated
December 8, 2016 but this time, as a RE generation company, which allows MSEI to be entitled to a
FIT rate of P
=8.69 for a period of twenty (20) years from March 11, 2016.
On February 6, 2017, MSEI received the COC from ERC and accordingly, measured its
revenue from energy sales using FIT rate.
ISLASOL
On October 3, 2014, the Board of Investments (BOI) approved the Company’s registration as a
renewable energy developer of 18 Megawatt (MW) solar power plant (Phase2A) under Renewable
Energy Act of 2008 (the Act).
On November 4, 2015, the BOI approved the Company’s registration as a renewable energy
developer of 14MW solar power plant (Phase2B) and 48MW solar power plant (Phase3) under the
Act.
The plant has been completed in 2016 and started commercial operations in March 2016.
SACASOL
On January 7, 2014, the BOI approved the Company’s registration as a renewable energy developer
of 22 Megawatt (MW) solar power plants (Phases 1A & 1B) under the Renewable Energy Act of
2008 (the Act).
On December 20, 2014, the BOI approved the Company’s registration as a renewable energy
developer of 23MW solar power plants (Phases 1C & 1D) under the Act.
Pursuant to Section 7 of the Act and Section 5 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the
ERC adopts and promulgates the FIT Rules. All renewable energy (RE) plants shall be deemed
eligible upon issuance by ERC of a COC authorizing them to operate as FIT-eligible RE plants.
Eligible RE plants shall be entitled to the appropriate FITs as established.
On June 4, 2014, the DOE issued the COE for FIT eligibility to endorse the 13MW Phase 1A solar
power plant of SACASOL as an eligible project under the FIT system pursuant to the provisions of
the Act.
On October 7, 2014, the DOE issued the COE for FIT eligibility to endorse the 9MW Phase 1B solar
power plant of ISLASOL as an eligible project under the FIT system pursuant to the provisions of the
Act.
On February 9, 2015, the ERC granted the COC to Phase 1A solar power plant with a capacity of
13MW, which entitles SACASOL to the FIT rate of P=9.68/kWh from May 15, 2014 until
May 14, 2034. On the same date, ERC granted the COC to Phase 1B solar power plant with a
capacity of 9MW, which entitles SACASOL to the FIT rate of P
=9.68/kWh from August 16, 2014 to
August 15, 2034.
On September 11, 2015, the DOE issued the COE for FIT eligibility to endorse the 23MW Phases 1C
and 1D solar power plants of SACASOL as an eligible project under the FIT system pursuant to the
provisions of the Act.
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On May 4, 2016, ERC granted the COC to Phases 1C and 1D solar power plants with a capacity of
23MW, which entitles SACASOL to the FIT rate of P
=8.69/kWh from September 6, 2015 to
September 5, 2035.
NLR
On December 11, 2014, the DOE, through its issuance of the COE, certified the NLR’s Wind Farm
Project as an eligible project under the FIT system. On April 13, 2015, the ERC issued a COC, which
entitles NLR to the FIT rate of P=8.53 per kWh, as approved by the ERC from November 11, 2014 to
November 10, 2034.
Northwind
On July 31, 2007, Northwind and the DOE entered into a Negotiated Commercial Contract (NCC)
covering the contract area located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. As a holder of a valid and existing NCC,
Northwind is deemed provisionally registered as an RE Developer under RA 9513. The provisional
authority shall subsist until the issuance by the DOE of a Certificate of Registration.
On February 26, 2013, the DOE granted Northwind a Certificate of Registration under Wind Energy
Service Contract No. 2012-07-058. The Certificate of Registration served as the basis for its
application with the BOI for the grant of incentives under RA 9513. The approval grants an ITH
incentive of seven (7) years starting September 2014.
On October 10, 2014, the DOE granted Northwind a Certificate of Endorsement for FIT Eligibility
(COE-FIT No. 2014-10-001) for its Phase III expansion project. The endorsement was the basis for
the ERC to issue a FIT COC on April 13, 2015.
The tariff on the generation of the original twenty (20) turbines (Phases I & II) is a FIT rate specific
to the Northwind of P=5.76/kWh, as approved by the ERC in its decision dated June 30, 2014. In an
Order dated November 7, 2017, the ERC granted Northwind an increase of P =0.20/kWh, in connection
with a Motion for Partial Reconsideration of the Decision dated June 30, 2014, in ERC Case No.
2011-060RC filed by Northwind on December 5, 2014, thereby increasing the FIT rate specific to
Phases I & II from P=5.76/kWh to P =5.96/kWh.
The FIT specific to Northwind is lower than the national FIT and is valid for twenty (20) years,
less the actual years of operation as provided for under the FIT Rules.
As provided for in the Act, developers of RE facilities, including hybrid systems, in proportion to and
to the extent of the RE component, for both power and non-power applications, as duly certified by
the DOE, in consultation with the BOI, shall be entitled to the following incentives, among others:
(a) Income Tax Holiday (ITH) - For the first seven (7) years of its commercial operations, the duly
registered RE developer shall be exempt from income taxes levied by the National Government;
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(b) Duty-free importation of RE Machinery, Equipment and Materials - Within the first ten (10)
years of upon issuance of a certification of an RE developer, the importation of machinery and
equipment, and materials and parts thereof, including control and communication equipment,
shall not be subject to tariff duties;
(c) Special Realty Tax Rates on Equipment and Machinery - Any law to the contrary
notwithstanding, realty and other taxes on civil works, equipment, machinery, and other
improvements of a registered RE developer actually and exclusively used for RE facilities shall
not exceed one and a half percent (1.5%) of their original cost less accumulated normal
depreciation or net book value;
(d) Net Operating Loss Carry Over (NOLCO) - the NOLCO of the RE developer incurred during the
first three (3) years from the start of commercial operation which had not been previously offset
as deduction from gross income shall be carried over as deduction from gross income for the next
seven (7) consecutive taxable years immediately following the year of such loss;
(e) Corporate Tax Rate - After seven (7) years of ITH, all RE developers shall pay a corporate tax of
ten percent (10%) on its net taxable income as defined in the National Internal Revenue Code of
1997, as amended by Republic Act No. 9337;
(f) Accelerated Depreciation - If, and only if, an RE project fails to receive an ITH before full
operation, it may apply for accelerated depreciation in its tax books and be taxed based on such;
(g) Zero Percent VAT Rate - The sale of fuel or power generated from renewable sources of energy
shall be subject to zero percent (0%) VAT;
(h) Cash Incentive of RE Developers for Missionary Electrification - An RE developer, established
after the effectivity of the Act, shall be entitled to a cash generation-based incentive per kWh rate
generated, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the universal charge for power needed to service
missionary areas where it operates the same;
(i) Tax Exemption of Carbon Credits - All proceeds from the sale of carbon emission credits shall be
exempt from any and all taxes; and
(j) Tax Credit on Domestic Capital Equipment and Services - A tax credit equivalent to one hundred
percent (100%) of the value of the VAT and customs duties that would have been paid on the RE
machinery, equipment, materials and parts had these items been imported shall be given to an RE
operating contract holder who purchases machinery, equipment, materials, and parts from a
domestic manufacturer for purposes set forth in the Act.
In addition, to accelerate the development of emerging renewable energy resources, a FIT system for
electricity produced from wind, solar, ocean, run-of-river hydropower and biomass will be
promulgated which shall include, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Priority connections to the grid for electricity generated from emerging renewable energy
resources;
(b) The priority purchase and transmission of, and payment for, such electricity by the grid system
operators; and
(c) Determine the fixed tariff to be paid to electricity produced from each type of emerging
renewable energy and the mandated number of years for the application of these rates, which
shall not be less than twelve (12) years.
The FIT to be set shall be applied to the emerging renewable energy to be used in compliance with
the renewable portfolio standard as provided for in the Act and in accordance with the rules to be
promulgated by ERC in consultation with the National Renewable Energy Board.
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On December 16, 2013, the ERC approved Resolution No. 24 of 2013, A Resolution Adopting the
Guidelines on the Collection of the Feed-In Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) and Disbursement of the FIT-
All Fund.
Solar Energy Service Contract (Lipa City and Padre Garcia, Batangas)
On July 18, 2017, the DOE awarded a SESC to the Parent Company, which grants the Parent
Company the exclusive right to explore, develop and utilize the solar energy resource in a 486 hectare
area in the City of Lipa and Municipality of Padre Garcia, Province of Batangas. The Parent
Company hopes to construct a 45MW ground mount fixed-tilt grid connected solar plant in the
service contract area. All technical studies were completed and necessary permits were secured such
as the ECC as well as local government endorsement. The term of the service contract is twenty-five
(25) years, extendable for another 25 years. All costs of the Lipa and Padre Garcia Solar project were
not capitalized as these were costs incurred prior to exploration and development activities.
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, OSPGC recognized finance charges
=26.27 million and nil, respectively. “Finance charges” are part
on the lease liabilities amounting to P
of “Interest and Other Finance Charges” account. OSPGC also recognized rent expense amounting to
=13.34 million and P
P =6.86 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019,
respectively. “Rent expense” is under “Cost of sale electricity”.
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, Guimaras Wind recognized finance
charges on the lease liabilities amounting to P
=13.32 million and P
=13.43 million, respectively,
included under “Interest and Other Finance Charges” account.
The rent expense recognized for 2019 was from the short-term lease of Land Lot 1832-C-2 which
expired on December 19, 2019.
On June 18, 2020, SACASOL had its lease modified with SJRI. The modification amends the timing
of payment and the basis of the annual escalation rate, which is now every 10th day of January, and is
based on the average of the available and published inflation rates of the CPI for the immediately
preceding twelve-month period, respectively. The lease modification did not result in a separate
lease.
On June 18, 2020, SACASOL had its lease modified with SJRI. The modification amends the timing
of payment and the basis of the annual escalation rate, which is now every 10th day of January, and is
based on the average of the available and published inflation rates of the CPI for the immediately
preceding twelve-month period. The lease modification did not result in a separate lease.
An Agreement on the Assignment of Lease was signed between NLR and Northwind on
November 20, 2017. NLR assigned half of the lease premises of 123.8 sq. meters to the Northwind,
with a monthly rental of P
=0.12 million subject to 5% annual escalation rate.
In January 2020, Northwind assigned the contract of lease with 6750 AAJV to AC Energy
Philippines, Inc.
All cash investments of the Group are carried and governed by the following principles, stated in
order of importance:
RCIT manages the funds of the Group and invests them in highly liquid instruments such as short-
term deposits, marketable instruments, corporate promissory notes and bonds, government bonds, and
trust funds denominated in Philippine peso and U.S. dollar. It is responsible for the sound and
prudent management of the Group’s financial assets that finance the Group’s operations and
investments in enterprises.
RCIT focuses on the following major risks that may affect its transactions:
Professional competence, prudence, clear and strong separation of office functions, due diligence and
use of risk management tools are exercised at all times in the handling of the funds of the Group.
Foreign exchange risk is generally managed in accordance with the Natural Hedge principle and
further evaluated through:
• Continual monitoring of global and domestic political and economic environments that have
impact on foreign exchange;
• Regular discussions with banks to get multiple perspectives on currency trends/forecasts; and
• Constant updating of the foreign currency holdings gains and losses to ensure prompt decisions if
the need arises.
In the event that a Natural Hedge is not apparent, the Group endeavors to actively manage its open
foreign currency exposures through:
Peso equivalent (P
= 4,080,447) (P
=14,683) (P
= 17,250) =855,070
P (P
=34,692) (P
=450)
In translating foreign currency-denominated financial assets and financial liabilities into Philippine
Peso amounts, the exchange rates used were P=48.47 to US$1.00, P =56.91 to €1.00 and P =35.42 to
S$1.00 as at September 30, 2020 and P=50.74 to US$1.00, P =56.41 to €1.00 and P =37.49 to S$1.00 as at
December 31, 2019.
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The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the exchange rate,
with all other variables held constant, of the Group’s profit before tax (due to the changes in the fair
value of monetary assets and liabilities) in 2020 and 2019. The possible changes are based on the
survey conducted by management among its banks. There is no impact on the Group’s equity other
than those already affecting the profit or loss. The effect on profit before tax already includes the
impact of derivatives.
Increase (Decrease) in
Pertinent
Foreign Exchange Rate US$ Euro (€) Sing (S$)
Period
2020 (P
= 0.50) P
=42,093 P
=129 (S$243)
(1.00) 84,185 258 (487)
0.50 (42,093) (129) 243
1.00 (84,185) (258) 487
2019 (P
=0.50) (P
=8,426) (P
=725) =6
P
(1.00) (16,852) (1,450) 12
0.50 8,426 725 (6)
1.00 16,852 1,450 (12)
With respect to credit risk arising from the receivables of the Group, its exposures arise from default
of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments.
The Group uses the following criteria to rate credit risk as to class:
Class Description
Class A Customers with excellent paying habits
Class B Customers with good paying habits
Class C Unsecured accounts
With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash
and cash equivalents, short-term investments, financial assets at FVOCI and derivative instruments,
the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure
equal to the carrying amount of these instruments.
The Group’s assessments of the credit quality of its financial assets are as follows:
• Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and derivative assets were assessed as high
grade since these are deposited in or transacted with reputable banks, which have low probability
of insolvency.
• Listed and unlisted financial assets at FVOCI were assessed as high grade since these are
investments in instruments that have a recognized foreign or local third-party rating or
instruments which carry guaranty or collateral.
(Portfolio 1)
Cash and cash equivalents P
=6,340,468 =9,592,576
P
Short-term investments – 100,000
Under “Receivables” account
Trade receivables 3,978,123 2,644,921
Due from related parties 176,360 9
Others 1,843,994 644,463
Under “Other Noncurrent Assets” account
Trade receivables 2,017,534 –
Receivables from third parties 423,352 436,269
Deposits and advances to suppliers 1,037,974 415,332
P
=15,817,805 =13,833,570
P
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Group may not be able to settle or meet its obligations on
time or at a reasonable price.
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As at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the profile of financial assets used to manage the
Group’s liquidity risk is as follows:
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the value of an investment will decrease due to drastic adverse market
movements that consist of interest rate fluctuations affecting bid values or fluctuations in stock
market valuation due to gyrations in offshore equity markets or business and economic changes.
Interest rate, foreign exchange rates and risk appetite are factors of a market risk as the summation of
the three defines the value of an instrument or a financial asset.
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to long-term debt obligations that bear
floating interest rate. The Group generally mitigates risk of changes in market interest rates by
constantly monitoring fluctuations of interest rates and maintaining a mix of fixed and floating
interest-bearing loans. Specific interest rate risk policies are as follows:
ACEN
In 2019, the Parent Company availed a P =5.00 billion loan with BDO with a term of ten (10) years
payable in semi-annual installments. The loan has a fixed interest rate for the first five (5) years and is
subject to be repriced for the succeeding five (5) years.
On July 10, 2020, the Parent Company entered into a term loan agreement with CBC amounting to
=7.00 billion. The loan has a term of ten (10) years with an option to choose the pricing structure
P
prior to each drawdown. As at September 30, 2020, the Parent Company has drawn P =1.50 billion and
is subject to a fixed interest rate of 5% for ten (10) years with no repricing. The undrawn portion of
the term loan facility amounting to P =5.50 billion is still subject to interest rate risk depending on the
pricing structure to be selected once drawdown is made.
To manage Commodity Price Risk, the Group develops a Coal and Fuel Hedging Strategy aimed to:
• Manage the risk associated with unexpected increase in coal and fuel prices which affect the
target Profit & Loss of the Group
• Determine the Hedge Item and appropriate Hedging Instrument to use, including but not limited
to price, amount and tenor of the hedge to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
• Reduce Mark-to-Market impact of hedges by qualifying the hedging transaction for hedge
accounting
Only the Group’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer are authorized to make coal and
fuel hedging decisions for the Group. All executed hedges go through a stringent approval process to
justify the tenor, price and volume of the hedge to be undertaken.
Monitoring and assessment of the hedge effectiveness and Coal and Fuel Hedging Strategy are
reviewed quarterly during the Group’s Finance Committee (FINCOM). Continuation, addition,
reduction and termination of existing hedges are decided by the FINCOM and any material change in
permissible hedging instrument, counterparties and limits are elevated to the Board for approval.
As at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Group’s outstanding fuel and coal hedge
volumes and resulting derivative asset and liability are as follows:
Fuel
September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Test of
In Metric Tons U.S. Dollar Effectiveness
(MT) (US$)
Derivative Assets 550 14 100%
BAP closing rate 48.49
Peso equivalent P
= 689
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Coal
September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Test of
In Metric Tons U.S. Dollar Effectiveness
(MT) (US$)
Derivative Liabilities 404,000 (4,320) 100%
BAP closing rate 48.48
Peso equivalent (P
=209,434)
• Monthly Treasury meetings are scheduled where approved strategies, limits, mixes are challenged
and rechallenged based on current and forecasted developments on the financial and political
events.
• Weekly market reports are submitted to the Management Committee that includes an updated
summary of global and domestic events of the past month and the balance of the year.
• Annual teambuilding sessions are organized as a venue for the review of personal goals,
corporate goals and professional development.
• One on one coaching sessions are scheduled to assist, train and advise personnel.
• Periodic review of Treasury risk profile and control procedures.
• Periodic specialized audit is performed to ensure active risk oversight.
Capital Management
The primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a strong credit
rating and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and maximize shareholder value.
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic
conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to
shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or acquire long-term debts.
During 2019, the Parent Company availed a P=5.00 billion loan with BDO. During 2020, the Parent
company availed short-term loans amounting to $100 million with ACRI and P =2.55 million from
various banks. The Parent company also availed a P
=1.50 billion term loan from CBC. In relation to
these loans, the Parent Company closely monitors its debt covenants and maintains a capital
expenditure program and dividend declaration policy that keeps the compliance of these covenants
into consideration.
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The table below presents the carrying values and fair values of the Group’s financial assets and
financial liabilities, by category and by class, as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Liabilities
Long-term debt P
= 24,129,626 =–
P P
=26,737,477 =–
P
Deposit payables and other
liabilities***** 178,875 – – 178,875
Derivative liability 209,434 – 209,434 –
Lease liabilities 1,847,017 – 1,529,157 –
P
= 26,364,952 =–
P P
=28,476,068 P
= 178,875
* Included under “Other current assets” account.
** Included under “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” accounts.
*** Included under “Receivables” and “Other noncurrent assets” accounts and pertain to FIT adjustments only.
**** Included under “Receivables” and “Other noncurrent assets” accounts.
***** Included under “Accounts payable and other current liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” accounts.
Liabilities
Long-term debt =22,919,446
P =–
P =23,487,779
P =–
P
Deposit payables and other
liabilities**** 169,773 – – 169,773
Derivative liability 21,060 – 21,060 –
Lease liabilities 981,538 – 742,267 –
=24,091,817
P =–
P =24,251,106
P =169,773
P
* Included under “Other current assets” account.
** Included under “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” accounts.
*** Included under “Receivables” and “Other noncurrent assets” accounts.
**** Included under “Accounts payable and other current liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” accounts.
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The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair values of each class of financial
instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short-term Investment, Receivables, Accounts Payable and Other
Current Liabilities and Due to Stockholders
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investment, receivables, accounts
payable and other current liabilities and due to stockholders approximate their fair values due to the
relatively short-term maturities of these financial instruments.
Long-Term Loans
The estimated fair value is based on the discounted value of future cash flows using the prevailing
credit adjusted risk-free rates that are adjusted for credit spread. Interest rates used in discounting
cash flows ranged from 3.42% to 6.08%.
Lease liabilities
Estimated fair value of lease liabilities is based on the present value of future cash flows, discounted
using the prevailing risk-free rates that are specific to the tenor of the instruments’ cash flows at the
end of the reporting period. The discount rates used range from 3.05% to 5.88% as at September 30,
2020.
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making
decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated
based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the
interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
The scope of the operating segments has been modified following the changes in the organization due
to various acquisitions (see Notes 1, 2, 4 and 5).
• Power segment has been renamed to “Philippines” and now includes the Commercial
Operations, Renewables and Thermal and Diesel entities.
• Petroleum has been aggregated with a new segment “Parent and Others”. This segment now
includes ACEN parent, ACE Enexor parent and Palawan55.
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No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments.
Other disclosure:
Depreciation and Amortization P
=15,877 P
=1,466,987 (P
=4,774) P
=1,478,089
Net income (loss) before income tax (124,826) (174,371) 73,349 (225,848)
Provision for (benefit from) income tax (63,303) 54,436 – (8,867)
Segment net income (loss) (P
=61,523) (P
=228,807) =73,349
P (P
=216,981)
Other disclosure:
Depreciation and Amortization =10,476
P =469,239
P =102,345
P =582,060
P
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Interest and other financial income, including fair value gains and losses on financial assets are not
allocated to individual segments as the underlying instruments are managed on a group basis.
Likewise, certain operating expenses and finance-related charges are managed on a group basis and
are not allocated to operating segments.
Current taxes, deferred taxes and certain financial assets and liabilities are not allocated to those
segments as they are also managed on a group basis.
Capital expenditures consist of additions to property, plant and equipment. Investments and advances
consist of investments and cash advances to the Company’s associates and joint venture.
Reconciliation of profit
Other income - net include foreign exchange gain (loss), gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and
equipment and financial assets at FVOCI, provision for probable losses, gain (loss) on derivatives and
other miscellaneous income (expense) which are managed on a group basis and are not allocated to
operating segments.
The non-cash investing activities of the Group for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020
and 2019 are as follow:
Movements in the Group’s liabilities from financing activities for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
January 1,
2020 September
(as Adjusted, Availments/ 30,
Unaudited) Proceeds Payments Others 2020
Current portion of:
Short-term loans P
=3,556 P
=7,671,500 (P
=753,556) P
=120,709 P
=7,042,209
Long-term loans 593,847 ‒ (593,847) 745,474 745,474
Lease liabilities 128,796 ‒ (141,155) 270,706 258,347
Interest payable 159,090 ‒ (1,142,466) 1,225,423 242,047
Dividends payable ‒ ‒ (658,669) 658,669 ‒
Due to stockholders 16,594 5,091 ‒ ‒ 21,685
Noncurrent portion of:
Long-term loans 22,325,599 3,800,000 (1,996,968) (744,479) 23,384,152
Lease liabilities 852,742 ‒ ‒ 735,928 1,588,670
Other noncurrent liabilities 1,280,027 153,541 ‒ 576,309 2,009,877
Total liabilities from financing activities P
=25,360,251 P
=11,630,132 (P
=5,286,661) P
=3,588,739 P
=35,292,461
September 30,
January 1,2019 Payments Others 2019
Current portion of:
Short-term loans =400,000
P (P
=400,000) =‒
P =‒
P
Long-term loans 265,460 (265,460) 532,459 532,459
Lease liabilities 35,426 (63,769) 44,810 16,467
Interest payable 79,297 (576,161) 553,525 56,661
Due from stockholders 16,651 (1,472) 32,415 47,594
Noncurrent portion of:
Long-term loans 6,071,473 (931,405) 12,587,513 17,727,581
Lease liabilities 536,889 ‒ 173,051 709,940
Total liabilities from financing activities =7,405,196
P (P
=2,238,267) =13,923,773
P =19,090,702
P
35. Contingencies
Tax assessments:
a. On August 20, 2014, ACEN distributed cash and property dividends in the form of shares in ACE
Enexor after securing SEC’s approval of the registration and receipt of Certificate Authorizing
Registration (CAR) from the BIR.
On October 22, 2014, ACEN received from the BIR a Formal Letter of Demand (FLD), assessing
ACEN for a total donor’s tax due of P
=157.75 million inclusive of penalty and interest up to
September 30, 2014.
On November 21, 2014, ACEN and its independent legal counsel filed an administrative protest in
response to the FLD, on the following grounds:
1) The dividend distribution is a distribution of profits by ACEN to its stockholders and not a
“disposition” as contemplated under Revenue Regulations Nos. 6-2008 and 6-2013 which
would result in the realization of any capital gain of ACEN;
2) ACEN did not realize any gain or increase its wealth as a result of the dividend distribution;
and,
3) There was no donative intent on the part of ACEN.
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On May 27, 2015, ACEN received from the BIR a Final Decision on Disputed Assessment
(FDDA) denying the protest. On June 25, 2015, ACEPH filed with the CTA a Petition for Review
seeking a review of the FDDA and requesting the cancellation of the assessment.
In its decision dated September 28, 2018, the CTA granted ACEN’s petition and ordered the
cancellation and withdrawal of the FLD. On January 18, 2019, the CTA denied the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue’s (CIR’s) motion for reconsideration. On February 22, 2019, the CIR filed a
petition for review with the CTA en banc seeking the reversal of the CTA Third Division’s
decision dated September 28, 2018 and resolution dated January 18, 2019. On July 21, 2020, the
CTA en banc upheld the decision of the Third Division and denied the CIR’s petition. The CIR
filed a motion for reconsideration dated August 26, 2020. In response, ACEN filed its Comment/
Opposition. As at November 11, 2020, the CIR’s motion for reconsideration has not been
resolved by the CTA en banc.
b. NLR is a party to several cases involving the assessment and collection by the Provincial
Treasurer of real property tax on the wind turbine generators, civil works, equipment, machinery,
and transmission lines of NLR located in the municipalities of Pagudpud, Bacarra, Burgos,
Pasuquin and Bangui. NLR was assessed real property tax at a rate of 2% or an aggregate
amount of P =411.01 million for years 2015 to 2019. NLR paid under protest the real property
taxes thereon and filed a protest questioning the imposition of 2% tax rate on its renewable
energy (RE) facilities, and the penalty assessed for the real property taxes for the year 2015.
Under Republic Act No. 1953, otherwise known as Renewable Energy Act of 2008, realty and
other taxes on civil works, equipment, machinery, and other improvements of a Registered RE
Developer actually and exclusively used for RE facilities shall not exceed 1.5% of their original
cost less accumulated normal depreciation or net book value.
In 2017, the Central Board Assessment Appeals (CBAA) ruled in favor of NLR stating that NLR
can recover the real property tax paid in year 2015 to 2016 and the penalty pain in 2015 totaling
=50.96 million. In a decision dated February 26, 2020, the Court of Tax Appeals upheld the
P
CBAA ruling and ruled in favor of NLR. The decision is not yet final and executory.
As at September 30, 2020, the 2017 to 2020 real property tax protest, with an aggregate amount
of P
=58.24 million, is still pending decision with the Local Board Assessment Appeals of Ilocos
Norte.
a. On August 15, 2016, Guimaras Wind filed with the BIR a letter and application for tax credits or
refund for the Guimaras Wind’s excess and unutilized input VAT for the period July 1, 2014 to
June 30, 2015 amounting to P =335.76 million attributable to Guimaras Wind’s zero-rated sales. On
December 19, 2016, Guimaras Wind received a letter from the BIR denying the administrative
claim for refund of excess and unutilized input VAT for the period July 1, 2014 to
December 31, 2014. On January 11, 2017, Guimaras Wind filed with the CTA a Petition for
Review. During 2018, Guimaras Wind and the BIR presented their evidence and arguments. On
January 9, 2020, Guimaras Wind received a copy of the Decision of the CTA.
In its Decision, the CTA partially granted Guimaras Wind’s Petition for Review and ordered the
BIR to refund or issue a tax credit certificate in favor of Guimaras Wind in the reduced amount of
=16.15 million since the CTA ruled that Guimaras Wind was able to prove compliance with the
P
essential elements for the grant of VAT zero-rating under Section 15(g), Renewable Energy Act
of 2008 beginning June 1, 2015, which are as follows:
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However, the CTA held that Guimaras Wind was not able to prove compliance with the 3rd and 4th
essential elements to qualify for VAT zero-rating prior to June 1, 2015 because the CTA
considered the condition fulfilled only upon the issuance of the COC by the ERC in favor of
Guimaras Wind on June 1, 2015. Hence, Guimaras Wind’s generated sales from its power
generation activities which were considered by the CTA to be subject to zero percent (0%) VAT
were only those made during the period June 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015.
On January 24, 2020, Guimaras Wind filed its motion for reconsideration where it presented that
the sale of power through renewable sources of energy by VAT-registered persons shall be
subject to 0% VAT per Tax Code and Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and that the COC issued by
the ERC merely confirms the status of Guimaras Wind as a Generation Company.
On January 29, 2020, the BIR also filed a motion for reconsideration praying that the Court
reconsider its Decision of January 3, 2020 and deny the entirety of Guimaras Wind's claim for
refund.
On July 1, 2020, Guimaras Wind received the CTA Third Division’s Resolution denying the
Company’s motion for reconsideration for lack of merit. Guimaras Wind filed its appeal on
August 20, 2020 with the CTA En Banc.
On September 23, 2020, the CTA En Banc denied the Motion for Partial Reconsideration filed by
the CIR and affirmed its earlier decision partially granting Guimaras Wind's claim for refund in
the amount of P
=16.15 million. Guimaras Wind expects the CIR to file an appeal with the CTA En
Banc which may be consolidated with the Petition for Review Guimaras Wind filed on August
20, 2020.
Meanwhile, on September 4, 2020, Guimaras Wind filed a Motion to Amend Petitioner's Name
from Phinma RE to Guimaras Wind Corporation which was granted by CTA En Banc on
September 18, 2020.
b. In 2018, SACASOL file a petition for review to the CTA for the disallowed claim of 2014 and
2015 input VAT amounting to P=62.64 million. On February 3, 2020, SACASOL filed a
memorandum with the CTA on the pending case. No decision was received from the CTA as at
report date.
c. NLR filed a claim with the BIR for the conversion into tax credit certificates of its unutilized
Input VAT amounting to P =9.28 million in March 2018 for the taxable period from 1st quarter to
4th quarter of 2016, of which, P
=8.32 was disallowed by the BIR. Related impairment
loss of the same amount was recognized in 2019 for the disallowed input VAT.
On July 25, 2020, NLR filed an appeal with the CTA questioning the denial by the BIR. A
Memorandum was filed by both parties and is submitted for decision.
d. Northwind filed for refund of excessive input VAT for the year 2016, amounting to P =3.61 million
originally filed on July 25, 2018, the Northwind later moved to withdraw its Petition for Review.
Through the Resolution dated June 10, 2019, the CTA granted the Northwind’s withdrawal.
Accordingly, the CTA declared that the VAT Refund/Credit Notice dated May 11, 2018 as final
and executory. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue’s (“CIR”) prayer to reconsider the
dismissal of the case was denied via the Resolution dated September 13, 2019.
On October 18, 2019, the CIR filed its Petition for Review praying for the Resolution to be
reversed and a new one be entered declaring that Northwind is not entitled to the entire claim. On
December 12, 2019, the Corporation filed its Comment/Opposition to Petitioner’s Petition for
Review praying that the Petition for Review be denied and the Resolution of the Court of Appeals
First Division be upheld. The CTA issued a Resolution dated January 10, 2020 giving due course
to the Petitioner’s Petition for Review and submitting it for decision.
Assignment to Ingrid by ACEN in the total amount of P =570 million, composed of P =150 million
outstanding receivables from Ingrid and P =420 million deposits for future stock subscription, in
exchange for, and as payment for, the subscribed shares to be issued out of the increase in the
authorized capital stock of Ingrid, subject to necessary regulatory approvals from the SEC.
The subscription agreement with deed of assignment effectively supersedes the subscription
agreement of 50,000 Class A common shares and 5,651,000 Class A RPS, dated December 18, 2019.
The subscription will be used to fund initial works for the construction of the Ingrid project.
ACEN was able to get consent from BDO to allow prepayment on an interest payment date
October 30, 2020 without premium or penalty.
The following discussion and analysis of financial position and results of operations of AC Energy
Philippines Inc. or ACEN (formerly PHINMA Energy Corporation) and its subsidiaries should be read in
conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as at September 30, 2020, for the
nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and the restated financial statements as at December 31,
2019. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with
the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards.
The Company posted consolidated net income attributable to parent amounting to P=2,935.10 million for
the period ended September 30, 2020 compared to P
=229.57 million restated net loss in the same period
last year.
The tables below summarize the consolidated results of operations of ACEN’s revenues, costs and
expenses for the period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Revenues
• The increase in revenue from sale of electricity was primarily due to higher energy sales from
the Parent Company’s power supply business as a result of the new contracts. The group also
recognized additional revenues from the consolidation of newly acquired entities and FIT
adjustments.
• No dividend income was received for the nine months period ended September 30, 2020.
• Rental income increased due to the contribution from entities acquired as a result of the asset
swap with AC Energy, Inc.
• Other revenue consists of management fees earned by ACEN from its associate and bulk water
sales.
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Cost of sale of
electricity 3,741,547 3,396,245 10,147,543 11,695,223 345,302 10 (1,547,680) (13)
General and
administrative 446,628 152,936 1,277,649 434,001 293,692 192 843,648 194
• With the favorable increase in energy sales, cost of sale of electricity for the nine-month period
ending September 30, 2020 still managed to decrease due to lower WESM prices especially
during the first half of the year compared to same period last year. However, cost of sale of
electricity for the third quarter of 2020 increased versus 2019 corresponding to higher energy
sales.
• General and administrative expenses increased due to personnel integration-related expenses,
management fees paid to AC Energy, Inc, taxes on borrowings and provision for oil spill
expenses before insurance recovery.
● Interest and other finance charges is higher due to availment of new long-term and short-term
loans from November 2019 to the first quarter of 2020. This was also driven by higher interest
accretion on lease liabilities with additional lease contracts consolidated in the group following
the asset swap with AC Energy, Inc. as well as new contracts entered from last quarter of 2019.
● Other income included fees for services rendered during the first quarter of 2020 as well as gain
from foreign currency transactions. However, other income in 2019 is higher than 2020 attributed
to the collection of SLTEC’s business interruption insurance claims and gain from sale of assets.
● Higher equity in net income of associates and JV was posted in the third quarter of 2020
compared to same period last year mainly attributed to income contribution from PhilWind with
the transfer of indirect interest from AC Energy, Inc. through asset swap together with acquisition
of PINAI’s interest in February 2020.
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● The increase in provision for income tax - current was due to higher consolidated taxable
income for the period ended September 30, 2020 which is attributable to higher revenue coupled
with lower cost of sales.
• Provision for deferred income tax in the third quarter of 2020 was higher due to the reversal of
deferred tax assets on NOLCO.
Noncurrent Assets
Plant, property and equipment 30,881,631 25,438,929 5,442,702 21
Investments and advances 6,384,183 2,534,102 3,850,081 152
Financial assets at FVOCI 1,251 533,137 (531,886) (100)
Goodwill & other intangible assets 2,576,998 441,077 2,135,921 484
Deferred income tax assets – net 436,511 653,923 (217,412) (33)
Input VAT-noncurrent 1,026,026 372,917 653,109 175
Right of use asset 2,133,581 951,750 1,181,831 124
Other noncurrent assets 3,780,848 2,401,613 1,379,235 57
• Decrease in cash and cash equivalents was due to various expenditures for development projects
and new investments including strategic acquisitions.
• Decrease in short term investments was due to redemption of time deposit of the parent company
● Increase in receivables mainly attributed to the approval of price adjustment for a power supply
contract and accrual of additional revenues from FIT adjustment.
● Fuel & spare parts went up as a result of SLTEC’s purchases of spare parts and other direct
materials in preparation for maintenance works, coupled with ACEN’s purchases of bunker fuel
which are not yet consumed as of September 30, 2020.
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● Increase in current portion of input VAT is mainly driven by input tax from purchases of various
materials needed for construction and maintenance of various plants and services procured by the
parent company.
● Creditable withholding tax went up due to improvement in collection of ACEN’s receivable from
retail customers and unutilized CWT.
● Other current assets increased primarily due to SLTEC’s prepayments of taxes and insurance as
well as advances to contractors. Acquisition of ISLASOL and SACASOL also contributed to the
increase of the group’s current assets.
● Assets held for sale was reclassified back to plant, property and equipment as management has no
more intention of selling the assets of One Subic Oil.
● Plant, property and equipment rose with the consolidation of ISLASOL’s and SACASOL’s fixed
assets.
● Investments and advances increased mainly due to investment in PhilWind.
● Financial assets at FVOCI decreased due to conversion of ISLASOL and SACASOL to
subsidiary when ACEN acquired shares in March 2020.
● Goodwill & other intangible assets increased mainly as a result of acquisition of ISLASOL and
SACASOL.
● Despite the increase of deferred tax asset from acquisition of ISLASOL and SACASOL, deferred
tax asset of the Group went down mainly due to the application of the parent company’s NOLCO
in current year taxable income.
● Input Vat non-current increased due to reclassification of input vat of non-operating subsidiaries
to non-current.
● Right-of-use asset increased with the consolidation of ISLASOL’s and SACASOL’s leased
properties.
● Other non-current assets increased primarily due to non-current portion of receivable from FIT
adjustment as well as various advances to contractors for the ongoing project developments.
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Noncurrent Liabilities
Pension & other employment benefits 79,959 60,503 19,456 32
Long-term loans - net of current portion 23,384,152 22,325,599 1,058,553 5
Lease liability 1,588,670 852,742 735,928 86
Deferred tax income liabilities - net 91,008 350,487 (259,479) (74)
Other noncurrent liabilities 2,009,877 3,289,902 (1,280,025) (39)
Equity
Capital Stock 13,706,957 7,521,775 6,185,182 82
Additional paid in capital 8,606,494 83,768 8,522,726 10,174
Other equity reserve (7,346,223) 5,561,480 (12,907,703) (232)
Unrealized FV gains on equity
Instruments in FVOCI (8,129) (96,584) 88,455 (92)
Remeasurement losses on defined
Benefit plan (7,034) 9,254 (16,288) (176)
Unrealized fair value losses on
Derivative instruments designated
Under hedge accounting (146,122) (14,742) (131,380) 891
Accumulated comprehensive loss of
JV & associates (2,723) (2,107) (616) 29
Retained earnings 4,348,963 3,296,295 1,052,668 32
Treasury shares (56,361) (27,704) (28,657) 103
Non-controlling interests 1,322,394 248,584 1,073,810 432
• Accounts payable and other current liabilities went up mainly driven by the increase in
payables to contractors of Solar Ace 1, increase in deferred output tax from higher sales and
derivative liabilities from hedging contracts. Consolidation of ISLASOL and SACASOL also
contributed to the increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities.
• Short term loans went up mainly from short term loans from affiliate AC Renewables
International Pte. Ltd. and HSBC and short-term loans from acquisition of ISLASOL.
• Due to stockholders increased from the declaration of dividend from Manapla Sun.
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• Increase in income and withholding taxes payable was mainly due to accrual of income tax
expense of several subsidiaries and higher tax withheld from purchases.
• Current portion of lease liability increased due to acquisition of ISLASOL and SACASOL.
• Current portion of long-term loans increased due to Northwind’s availment of loans from BPI.
• Pension & other employment benefits increased due to accrual of retirement expense for the
nine-month period.
• Long-term loans - net of current portion increased due to the new loans availed by ACEN to
fund new investments.
• Lease Liability-net of current portion increased as a result of acquisition of ISLASOL and
SACASOL.
• The decrease in the deferred income tax liabilities of ISLASOL and SACASOL contributed to
the increase in deferred tax liability of the group.
• The asset retirement obligation from the acquisition of ISLASOL and SACASOL as well as the
accrual of estimated costs in the recovery, clean up and damages to be incurred in relation to the
oil spill incident contributed to the increase in other non-current liabilities.
• Capital stock and additional paid in capital increased from the issuance of common stock for
the share swap agreement with AC Energy, Inc. Common shares equivalent to 6,185,182,288 at P =
2.37 per share were issued in exchange for AC Energy’s interest in various domestic entities.
• The decrease in other equity reserve is also from the result of share swap transaction with AC
Energy Inc.
• The decrease in unrealized FV gains on equity instruments in FVOCI was due to adjustments
from the share swap transaction with AC Energy, Inc..
• Unrealized fair value losses on derivative instruments designated under hedge accounting
increased with accrual of additional losses in derivative contracts.
• The increase in accumulated comprehensive loss/income of JV and associates was a result in
the adjustment made in MGI comprehensive income.
• Remeasurement losses on defined benefit plan decreased as a result of elimination of the
balance from Northwind Power Development Corporation related to the share swap agreement.
• Retained earnings increased as a result of the net income earned for the period ending
September 30, 2020.
• Treasury shares increased due to redemption of shares for the period.
• Non-controlling interests increased due to the 40% investment of TLCTI Asia in ISLASOL.
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The key performance indicators of AC Energy Philippines, Inc. and its majority owned subsidiaries, as
consolidated, are the following:
Increase
Sep Dec (Decrease)
2020
Key Performance Unaudit 2019
Indicator Formula ed Restated Amount %
Liquidity Ratios
Solvency Ratios
Net bank Debt to Short & long term loans - Cash &
Equity ratio Cash Equivalents 1.22 0.80 0.42 53
Total Equity
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Increase
Sep Sep (Decrease)
2020 2019
Key Performance Unaudit Unaudit
Indicator Formula ed ed Amount %
Profitability Ratios
Net income after tax attributable
Return on equity to equity holders* 22.09% (2.51%) 24.60 (980)
Average stockholders’ equity
Return on assets Net income after taxes* 7.24% (0.92%) 8.16 (887)
Average total assets
*Annualized
Current ratio & Acid test ratio
Current ratio & acid test ratio dropped due to the increase in current liabilities primarily from short-
term loans and accounts payables.
Asset turnover
Asset turnover decreased primarily due to significant increase in assets resulting from acquisitions
of ISLASOL and SACASOL.
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• There were no events that triggered direct or contingent financial obligation that was material
to the Company. There were no contingent assets or contingent liabilities since the last
annual balance sheet date.
• There were no material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations and other
relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons created during the
reporting period.
• There were no material events that had occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date except
for the event after the reporting period disclosed in Note 33 of the Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
• ACEN has material commitments to invest in capital expenditure projects mainly in Baloi
Wind Project and Renewable Energy Lab Project. Refer to Annex A or Notes to the
Financial Statements for the details.
• Any known trends, events or uncertainties that have had or that were reasonably expected to
have material favorable or unfavorable impact on net revenues/income from continuing
operations
- The results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries depend, to a significant
extent, on the performance of the Philippine economy.
- The current highly competitive environment, operation of priority-dispatch variable
renewable energy, and low demand brought about by the community quarantines have
driven market prices of electricity downward, resulting in lower margins.
- Movements in the WESM prices could have a significant favorable or unfavorable impact
on the Company’s financial results.
• Any known trends or any known demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will
result in or that are reasonably likely to result in the registrant’s liquidity increasing or
decreasing in any material way - Material to the Company’s liquidity and profitability is the
negotiations to reduce supply costs. The Company is also pursuing customer contracts at
higher prices from both the retail and wholesale markets. The Company has identified low-
earning assets and have offered these in the market. The Company is also looking at cost
optimization and reduction in operating expenses at the plant level as well as head office.
• There were no significant elements of income or loss that did not arise from continuing
operations that had material effect on the financial condition or results of operations. There
were no operations subject to seasonality and cyclicality except for the operation of wind
farms. The wind regime is high during the northeast monsoon (“amihan”) season in the first
and fourth quarter when wind turbines generate more power to be supplied to the grid. The
generation drops in the second and third quarter due to low wind regime brought about by the
southwest monsoon (“habagat”).
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ANNEX C
1. July 1, 2020 – Amendment of the disclosure on the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2019 to attach the parent audited financial statements of the Company (Annex B)
as received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue on June 9, 2020.
2. July 1, 2020 – Announcement on the availability of the Company’s 2019 Integrated Report on the
Company’s website through the link: https://acenergy.ph/ac-energy-philippines-ir-2019/
3. July 1, 2020 – Amendment of the disclosure with PSE reference number C06368-2019 dated
October 18, 2019 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation) to reflect the date of approval by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (June 22, 2020) of the amendment of Article VII of the
Company’s Articles of Incorporation.
4. July 6, 2020 – Clarification of the news article in Inquirer.Net on 4 July 2020 entitled "321
residents evacuated amid power barge oil spill in Iloilo City"
(https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1301813/321-residents-evacuated-amid-power-barge-oil-spill-in-
iloilo-city)
5. July 15, 2020 – Share Buy-Back Transaction of 500,000 ACEN Shares
6. July 15, 2020 – List of Top 100 Stockholders for the period ended June 30, 2020
7. July 16, 2020 – Share Buy-Back Transaction of 400,000 ACEN Shares
8. July 16, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of AC Energy, Inc. dated June 3, 2020
9. July 16, 2020 – Public Ownership Report for the for the Quarter ended June 30, 2020
10. July 23, 2020 – Signing of a Shareholders' Agreement among AC Energy Philippines, Inc., ACE
Endevor, Inc., and Axia Power Holdings Philippines Corp.
11. July 24, 2020 – Joint Venture via a Shareholders’ Agreement among AC Energy Philippines, Inc.,
ACE Endevor, Inc., and Axia Power Holdings Philippines Corp. for the development,
construction and operation of the 150MW diesel power plant project in Pililla, Rizal.
12. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 4, Inc.
13. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 5, Inc.
14. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 6, Inc.
15. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 7, Inc.
16. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 8, Inc.
17. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 9, Inc.
18. July 27, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Giga Ace 10, Inc.
19. July 28, 2020 – Executive Committee’s approval of the Company’s additional investment in
Bataan Solar Energy, Inc. and Giga Ace 4, Inc.
20. July 29, 2020 – Resolution of the DENR-EMB dated 27 July 2020 on Notice of Violation No. 20-
NOVW-0630-164 issued to Power Barge 102, owned by the Company, in relation to the oil spill
incident of July 3, 2020
21. August 7, 2020 – Change of the Company’s stock symbol from “ACEPH” to “ACEN” effective
on 14 August 2020
22. August 12, 2020 – Quarterly Report for the period ended June 30, 2020
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23. August 12, 2020 – Press release on the Company’s first half net income of Php1.96 billion
following the completion of its on-shore assets restructuring
24. August 19, 2020 – Matters taken up at the regular board meeting held on 18 August 2020 via
video conferencing:
a. Ratification of the following actions made by the Executive Committee:
i. Approval of the Company’s investment of up to PhP2.2 billion into its subsidiaries, namely,
Bataan Solar Energy, Inc. and Giga Ace 4, Inc., to be used to further the opportunities
presented by emerging clean energy technologies, and for various development activities
including securing land, permitting, undertaking project studies, project planning, and
procuring and installing equipment available from the new technologies;
ii. Approval of the Company’s 2019 Business Separation and Unbundling Plan for approval of
the Energy Regulatory Commission; and
iii. Approval of the Company’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2020;
b. Approval of additional hedging counterparties for the Company;
c. Approval of the declaration of cash dividends of four centavos (Php0.04) per share on the
13,692,457,210 issued and outstanding shares of the Company, or a total dividend amount of
PhP547,698,288.00 to be paid on or before September 17, 2020 to stockholders of record as of
September 3, 2020;
d. Approval of the Company’s dividend policy to declare and pay dividends on an annual basis
using a payout ratio of 25% to 50% of the previous year’s core net income, excluding significant
non-recurring gains (including value realization proceeds) or losses, to be effective on January 1,
2021;
e. Approval of the revised land acquisition plan of ACE Endevor, Inc., the Company’s subsidiary,
to expand to other geographies in the Philippines for development of power generation and other
types of projects, with a total budget of up to PhP5 billion;
f. Approval of the investment of up to PhP500 Million for the construction of a 75 MWdc solar
power plant project in Arayat and Mexico, Pampanga, in partnership with Citicore Renewable
Energy Corp.; and
g. Approval of the investment of up to PHP2.9 billion for the construction of a 75 MWdc solar
power plant project in Palauig, Zambales, through its subsidiaries, ACE Endevor, Inc. and Giga
Ace 8, Inc.
25. August 19, 2020 – Approval of the Company’s Board of Directors of the declaration of cash
dividends of Php0.04 per share on the 13,692,457,210 issued and outstanding shares of the
Company, or a total dividend amount of PhP547,698,288.00, to be paid on September 17, 2020 to
the shareholders on record as of September 3, 2020.
26. August 25, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Sebastian Arsenio R. Lacson dated August
24, 2020
27. August 27, 2020 – Amendment of the disclosure on the Amendment of the Company’s Articles of
Incorporation to attach a copy of the Certificate of Approval of Increase of Authorized Capital
Stock, the Certificate of Filing Amended Articles of Incorporation, and the Amended Articles of
Incorporation.
28. August 27, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Ma. Teresa P. Posadas dated August 25,
2020
29. August 27, 2020 - Amendment of the disclosure on the Quarterly Report for the quarter ending on
June 30, 2020 to clarify the Company's "Earnings Per Share".
30. August 28, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Alan T. Ascalon dated August 27, 2020
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31. August 28, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Mariejo P. Bautista dated August 27, 2020
32. September 1, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Danilo L. Panes dated August 27, 2020
33. September 1, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Sebastian Arsenio R. Lacson dated
August 27, 2020
34. September 2, 2020 – Submission of the Company’s 2019 Integrated Annual Corporate
Governance Report, in compliance with SEC Memorandum Circular No.15 Series of 2017
35. September 4, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Sebastian Arsenio R. Lacson dated
September 1, 2020
36. September 4, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Alan T. Ascalon dated September 2, 2020
37. September 11, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Sebastian Arsenio R. Lacson dated
September 8, 2020
38. September 15, 2020 – Submission of the Company’s 2020 First Amended General Information
Sheet
39. September 18, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Solomon M. Hermosura dated
September 17, 2020
40. September 18, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Danilo L. Panes dated September 17,
2020
41. September 24, 2020 – Subscription by the Company of shares in Buendia Christiana Holdings
Corp.
42. September 25, 2020– Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Solomon M. Hermosura dated September
24, 2020
43. September 30, 2020 – Submission of SEC Form 23-B of Solomon M. Hermosura dated
September 29, 2020