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for
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEC Registration Number

A 2 0 0 2 0 1 7 5 6

COMPANY NAME

R O B I N S O N S R E T A I L H O L D I N G S , I N C

. A N D S U B S I D I A R I E S

Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)

4 3 r d F l o o r , R o b i n s o n s E q u i t a b l

e T o w e r , A D B A v e n u e c o r n e r P o v

e d a S t s . , O r t i g a s C e n t e r , P a s i

g C i t y , M e t r o M a n i l a

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
info@robinsonsretailholdings.
com.ph
635-0751 N/A

No. of Stockholders Annual Meeting (Month / Day) Fiscal Year (Month / Day)

36 Last Thursday of May December 31

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION

The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person Email Address Telephone Number/s Mobile Number

Mylene.Kasiban@ 635-0751 local

Mylene A. Kasiban 0998 840 4227
robinsonsretail.ph 214

CONTACT PERSON’s ADDRESS

43rd Floor, Robinsons Equitable Tower, ADB Avenue corner Poveda Sts., Ortigas Center, Pasig
City, Metro Manila
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
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 7 and 27) P
=11,796,632,215 =14,788,040,613
P
Trade and other receivables (Notes 8, 24 and 27) 2,786,976,072 3,171,595,504
Merchandise inventories (Note 9) 19,279,468,620 18,628,013,928
Other current assets (Note 10) 3,310,377,787 3,159,661,090
Total Current Assets 37,173,454,694 39,747,311,135
Noncurrent Assets
Debt and equity instrument financial assets (Notes 11 and 27) 20,268,244,338 19,751,466,722
Property and equipment (Note 12) 19,096,141,293 19,269,212,908
Investment in associates (Note 13) 7,368,587,567 6,814,297,383
Intangible assets (Notes 14 and 19) 19,095,961,901 19,106,289,393
Deferred tax assets - net (Note 25) 413,367,893 413,459,629
Retirement plan asset (Notes 22 and 23) 75,538,828 91,253,643
Other noncurrent assets (Notes 15 and 27) 2,695,058,857 2,583,816,381
Total Noncurrent Assets 69,012,900,677 68,029,796,059
=106,186,355,371 P
P =107,777,107,194

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables (Notes 16, 24 and 27) P
=22,193,403,576 =24,577,110,455
P
Short-term loans payable (Notes 17 and 27) 6,083,532,534 6,794,000,000
Income tax payable 938,087,817 837,681,888
Other current liabilities (Note 27) 262,787,737 279,844,005
Total Current Liabilities 29,477,811,664 32,488,636,348
Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities - net (Note 25) 2,030,317,337 1,954,819,590
Retirement obligation (Notes 22 and 23) 229,403,068 325,461,329
Other noncurrent liabilities (Note 27) 306,018,596 304,021,928
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 2,565,739,001 2,584,302,847
Total Liabilities 32,043,550,665 35,072,939,195
Equity (Note 18)
Capital stock 1,576,489,360 1,576,489,360
Additional paid-in capital 40,768,202,897 40,768,202,897
Other comprehensive loss (Notes 11, 13 and 23) (131,213,745) (563,817,037)
Equity reserve (970,435,361) (970,435,361)
Retained earnings
Appropriated 24,151,852,847 24,151,852,847
Unappropriated 4,385,750,292 3,558,435,683
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 69,780,646,290 68,520,728,389
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries 4,362,158,416 4,183,439,610
Total Equity 74,142,804,706 72,704,167,999
=106,186,355,371 P
P =107,777,107,194

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three Months Ended March 31

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
SALES - Net of sales discounts and returns
(Notes 6, 20 and 24) P
=37,350,295,058 =28,960,685,460
P
COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD
(Notes 6 and 9) 28,880,390,919 22,449,901,732
GROSS PROFIT (Note 6) 8,469,904,139 6,510,783,728
ROYALTY, RENT AND OTHER REVENUE
(Notes 6, 20, 24 and 29) 624,756,606 542,993,951
GROSS PROFIT INCLUDING
OTHER REVENUE (Note 6) 9,094,660,745 7,053,777,679
OPERATING EXPENSES
(Notes 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29) (7,897,746,671) (5,778,726,841)
OTHER INCOME (CHARGES)
Interest income (Notes 6, 7 and 11) 278,643,883 236,905,250
Foreign currency exchange gain - net (Note 6) (7,596,490) 161,647,728
Dividend income (Notes 6 and 11) 27,875,000 27,875,000
Equity in net earnings in associates (Notes 6 and 13) 10,255,083 38,250,733
Interest expense (Notes 6 and 17) (90,145,153) (26,849,889)
Others (Notes 11 and 14) (1,956,231) −
217,076,092 437,828,822
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX (Note 6) 1,413,990,166 1,712,879,660
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX (Note 25)
Current 463,864,759 379,391,023
Deferred (55,908,008) (19,458,218)
407,956,751 359,932,805
NET INCOME 1,006,033,415 1,352,946,855
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified

to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Changes in fair value of debt and equity
financial assets (Note 11) 249,845,202 (394,444,879)
Share in change in fair value of debt and equity financial assets in
associates (Note 13) 252,946,976 185,487,173
Share in change in translation adjustment
in associates (Note 13) 5,558,103 (1,445,814)
Cumulative translation adjustment (2,066,480) 35,408,474
Income tax effect (77,551,524) (55,212,408)

Other comprehensive income (loss) not to be reclassified to profit or

loss in subsequent periods:
Share in actuarial gains (loss) on retirement
obligation in associates (Note 13) 5,530,022 (1,243,379)
Income tax effect (1,659,007) 373,014
432,603,292 (231,077,819)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME P
=1,438,636,707 =1,121,869,036
P

(Forward)
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Three Months Ended March 31

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net income attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company P
=827,314,609 P
=1,211,490,407
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries 178,718,806 141,456,448
P
=1,006,033,415 =1,352,946,855
P
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent Company P
=1,259,917,901 =980,412,588
P
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries 178,718,806 141,456,448
P
=1,438,636,707 =1,121,869,036
P
Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Share (Note 26) P
=0.52 =0.87
P

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Total Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Other Non-controlling
Additional Comprehensive Interest in
Paid-in Income (Loss) Equity Retained Earnings Consolidated
Capital Stock Capital (Notes 11, 13, Reserve Appropriated Unappropriated Subsidiaries
(Note 18) (Note 18) and 23) (Note 18) (Note 18) (Note 18) Total (Note 18) Total
Balance at beginning of year P
= 1,576,489,360 P
= 40,768,202,897 (P
= 563,817,037) (P
= 970,435,361) P
= 24,151,852,847 P
= 3,558,435,683 P
= 68,520,728,389 P
= 4,183,439,610 P
= 72,704,167,999
Net income − − − − − 827,314,609 827,314,609 178,718,806 1,006,033,415
Other comprehensive income − − 432,603,292 − − − 432,603,292 − 432,603,292
Total comprehensive income − − 432,603,292 − − 827,314,690 1,259,917,901 178,718,806 1,438,636,707
Balance at end of year P
= 1,576,489,360 P
= 40,768,202,897 (P
= 131,213,745) (P
= 970,435,361) P
= 24,151,852,847 P
= 4,385,750,292 P
= 69,780,646,290 P
= 4,362,158,416 P
= 74,142,804,706

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

Balance at beginning of year =1,385,000,000
P =27,227,385,090
P =289,698,663
P (P
=1,021,894,669) =15,212,852,847
P =8,440,230,328
P =51,533,272,259
P =3,733,366,825
P =55,266,639,084
P
Net income – – – − − 1,211,490,407 1,211,490,407 141,456,448 1,352,946,855
Other comprehensive loss – – (231,077,819) − − (231,077,819) − (231,077,819)
Total comprehensive income (loss) – – (231,077,819) − − 1,211,490,407 980,412,588 141,456,448 1,121,869,036
Appropriation – – – − 6,157,000,000 (6,157,000,000) − − −
Balance at end of year =1,385,000,000
P =27,227,385,090
P =58,620,844
P (P
=1,021,894,669) =21,369,852,847
P =3,494,720,735
P =52,513,684,847
P =3,874,823,273
P =56,388,508,120
P
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months Ended March 31

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Income before income tax P
=1,413,990,166 =1,712,879,660
P
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 6, 12, 14 and 21) 829,195,195 572,437,502
Interest expense (Notes 6 and 17) 90,145,153 26,849,889
Retirement expense (Notes 22 and 23) 38,281,634 37,919,905
Changes in fair value of debt instruments at FVTPL (Note 11) 1,956,231 −
Provision for doubtful accounts − 1,499,999
Equity in net earnings in associates (Note 13) (10,255,083) (38,250,733)
Dividend income (Notes 6 and 11) (27,875,000) (27,875,000)
Unrealized foreign currency exchange gain - net (Note 6) 7,596,490 (161,647,728)
Interest income (Notes 6, 7 and 11) (278,643,883) (236,905,250)
Operating income before working capital changes 2,064,390,903 1,886,908,244
Decrease (increase) in:
Trade and other receivables 380,387,197 128,299,485
Merchandise inventories (651,454,692) (321,135,012)
Other current assets (150,716,697) (39,595,800)
Increase (decrease) in:
Trade and other payables (2,312,430,155) (2,217,212,501)
Other current liabilities (17,056,268) (35,869,665)
Other noncurrent liabilities 1,996,668 −
Net cash flows generated from operations (684,883,044) (598,605,249)
Interest received 284,586,454 261,015,757
Retirement contributions and benefits paid (Note 23) (118,625,080) −
Income tax paid (363,458,830) (115,414,115)
Net cash flows used in operating activities (882,380,500) (453,003,607)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Acquisitions of:
Investment in associates (Note 13) (280,000,000) −
Debt and equity instrument financial assets (Note 11) (275,867,140) (219,661,078)
Property and equipment (Note 12) (649,917,511) (682,631,196)
Licenses (Note 14) − (68,749,355)
Proceeds from transfers/disposals of:
Debt and equity instrument financial assets (Note 11) − 286,741,725
Dividends received (Note 11) 27,875,000 27,875,000
Increase in other noncurrent assets (111,242,476) 41,599,183
Net cash flows used in investing activities (1,289,152,127) (614,825,721)

(Forward)
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Three Months Ended March 31

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from loan availments (Note 17) P
=1,029,532,534 =27,865,473
P
Dividends paid (Note 18) (11,666,662) −
Payment of loans (Note 17) (1,740,000,000) (2,675,000,000)
Interest paid (Note 17) (90,145,153) (26,849,889)
Net cash flows used in financing activities (812,279,281) (2,673,984,416)

EFFECTS OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE

ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (7,596,490) −

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,991,408,398) (3,741,813,744)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 14,788,040,613 14,565,037,906

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

AT END OF YEAR (Note 7) P
=11,796,632,215 =10,823,224,162
P
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Corporate Information

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc., (herein referred to as either “RRHI” or the “Parent Company”) is a
stock corporation organized under the laws of the Philippines. The Parent Company was registered
with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 4, 2002. The Parent
Company’s common stock was listed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on November 11,
2013, the Parent Company’s initial public offering (IPO).

The primary purpose of the Parent Company and its subsidiaries (herein referred to as “the Group”) is
to engage in the business of trading goods, commodities and merchandise of any kind.

As of December 31, 2018, the Parent Company is 30.90% owned by JE Holdings, Inc., 34.40%
owned by PCD Nominee Corporation, 18.25% by Mulgrave Corporation B.V. (MCBV) and the rest
by the public.

In November 2018, the Parent Company completed the acquisition of MCBV’s 100% stake in Rustan
Supercenters, Inc. (RSCI) through a share for share swap involving 34,968,437 shares of RSCI in
exchange for 191,489,360 primary common shares of the Parent Company or 12.15% interest. In
addition, GCH Investments Pte. Ltd. (GCH) also acquired 96,219,950 shares or 6.10% interest in the
enlarged share capital from the existing controlling shareholders of the Parent Company. MCBV and
GCH are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Dairy Farm International Holdings, Ltd. (DF) Group of
companies. After the transaction, DF through MCBV will have an 18.25% interest in the Parent
Company (Notes 18 and 19).

The registered office address and principal place of business of the Parent Company is at 43rd Floor,
Robinsons Equitable Tower, ADB Avenue corner Poveda Sts., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro
Manila.

2. Basis of Preparation

Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis, except for
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income (FVOCI) and available-for-sale (AFS) financial assets, which are measured at
fair value. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Philippine Peso (P =), the Parent
Company’s functional and presentation currency. All amounts are rounded to the nearest peso unless
otherwise indicated.

Statement of Compliance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Philippine Financial
Reporting Standards (PFRSs).

Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 represent the
consolidation of the financial statements of RRHI and the following subsidiaries directly and
indirectly owned by the Parent Company.
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Effective Percentages of Ownership

2019 2018
Investee Companies Direct Indirect 100.00% –
Robinson’s, Incorporated (RI) 100.00% – – 65.00%
Robinsons Ventures Corporation (RVC) – 65.00% – 100.00%
Robinsons Toys, Inc. (RTI) – 100.00% – 59.05%
Robinsons Convenience Stores, Inc. (RCSI/Ministop) – 59.05% – 45.00%
South Star Drug, Inc. (SSDI) – 45.00% – 45.90%
TGP Pharma, Inc. (TGPPI) – 45.90% − 45.90%
TGP Franchising Corp. (TFC) − 45.90% − 45.90%
TheGenerics Pharmacy Inc. (TPI) − 45.90% – 100.00%
Robinsons Gourmet Food and Beverages, Inc. (RGFBI) – 100.00% – 90.00%
Savers Electronic World, Inc. (SEWI) – 90.00% – 100.00%
Chic Centre Corporation (CCC) – 100.00% − 51.00%
Super50 Corporation (Super50) − 51.00% 100.00% –
Robinson’s Supermarket Corporation (RSC) 100.00% – – 67.00%
Angeles Supercenter, Inc. (ASI) – 67.00% – 67.00%
Robinsons Appliances Corp. (RAC) – 67.00% – 45.00%
South Star Drug, Inc. (SSDI) – 45.00% – 45.90%
TGP Pharma, Inc. (TGPPI) – 45.90% − 45.90%
TGP Franchising Corp. (TFC) − 45.90% − 45.90%
TheGenerics Pharmacy Inc. (TPI) − 45.90% – 80.00%
Robinson’s Handyman, Inc. (RHMI) – 80.00% – 52.00%
Handyman Express Mart, Inc. (HEMI) – 52.00% – 52.00%
Waltermart-Handyman, Inc. (WHI) – 52.00% – 53.33%
Robinsons True Serve Hardware Philippines, Inc.
(RTSHPI) – 53.33% – 53.60%
RHI Builders and Contractors Depot Corp. (RHIB) – 53.60% − 40.20%
Home Plus Trading Depot, Inc. (HPTDI) − 40.20% − 80.00%
Robinsons Lifestyle Stores, Inc. (RLSI) − 80.00% 100.00% –
Everyday Convenience Stores, Inc. (ECSI) 100.00% – 100.00% –
Robinsons Specialty Stores, Inc. (RSSI) 100.00% – 90.00% –
Robinsons Daiso Diversified Corp. (RDDC) 90.00% – 59.40% –
RHD Daiso-Saizen, Inc. (RHDDS) 59.40% – 100.00% –
RHMI Management and Consulting, Inc. 100.00% – 100.00% –
RRHI Management and Consulting, Inc. 100.00% – 100.00% –
RRG Trademarks and Private Labels, Inc. 100.00% – 100.00% –
RRHI Trademarks Management, Inc. (RRHI-TMI) 100.00% – 100.00% –
New Day Ventures Limited (NDV Limited) 100.00% – 100.00% –
Rustan Supercenters, Inc. (RSCI) 100.00% – 100.00% –

All subsidiaries are incorporated in the Philippines and the functional currency is the Philippine Peso
(P
=) except for NDV Limited which is incorporated in British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the functional
currency is US Dollar ($).

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Parent Company and
its subsidiaries as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the three months ended March
31, 2019 and 2018. Control is achieved when the Parent Company is exposed, or has rights, to
variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns
through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Parent Company controls an investee if, and
only if, the Parent Company has:

 Power over the investee (i.e., existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant
activities of the investee)
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 Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee
 The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns

Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting rights result in control. To support this
presumption and when the Parent Company has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of
an investee, the Parent Company considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether
it has power over an investee, including:

 The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee;
 Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and
 The Parent Company’s voting rights and potential voting rights

The Parent Company re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances
indicate that there are changes to one (1) or more of the three (3) elements of control. Subsidiaries
are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Parent Company obtains
control, and continue to be consolidated until the date when such control ceases. Assets, liabilities,
income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the
consolidated financial statements from the date the Parent Company gains control until the date the
Parent Company ceases to control the subsidiary.

Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity
holders of the Parent Company and to the non-controlling interests (NCI), even if this results in the
NCI having a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of
subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s accounting policies.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Parent
Company. All intra-group balances, transactions, unrealized gains and losses resulting from
intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated in full consolidation.

NCI represent the portion of profit or loss and net assets in subsidiaries not held by the Parent
Company and are presented separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and
within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from the equity holders of
the Parent Company.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an
equity transaction. Any difference between the amount by which the NCI are adjusted and the fair
value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity as “Equity reserve” and
attributed to the owners of the Parent Company. If the Parent Company loses control over a
subsidiary, it:

 Derecognizes the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary

 Derecognizes the carrying amount of any NCI
 Derecognizes the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity
 Recognizes the fair value of the consideration received
 Recognizes the fair value of any investment retained
 Recognizes any surplus or deficit in profit or loss
 Reclassifies the Parent Company’s share of components previously recognized in OCI to profit or
loss or retained earnings, as appropriate.
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Additional Investments and Acquisitions

On March 28, 2019, RRHI made additional capital infusion to TCCI amounting to P
=280.00 million,
this increases RRHI stake in TCCI from 20% to 30% (Note 13).

On November 23, 2018, RRHI acquired 100.00% ownership in RSCI, a company engaged in the
business of food retailing (Note 19).

On November 16, 2018, RRHI subscribed 40% ownership interest in Data Analytics Ventures, Inc.
(DAVI) of which P =0.40 million was paid. DAVI has not yet started commercial operations. DAVI’s
principal activities include processing, managing and analyzing data. Accordingly, the Group
accounted the investment in DAVI under investment in associates (Note 13).

On September 20, 2018, RRHI made an investment in G2M Solutions Philippines Pte. Ltd. (G2M)
amounting to P =160.65 million through convertible note which will provide the RRHI 14.90%
ownership interest upon conversion of the note. The terms of the agreement entitled the RRHI to one
(1) out of three (3) board seats and participation to board key decisions. G2M is providing
neighborhood sundry stores enablement platform and software in the Philippines. Accordingly, the
Group accounted the investment in G2M under investment in associates (Note 13).

On August 28, 2018, Mitsubishi sold its entire ownership interest (12%) in RCSI to RI and Ministop;
161,052,632 shares to RI and 78,947,367 shares to Ministop. As a result of the transaction, RI’s
ownership interest to the RCSI increased from 51.0% to 59.05% while Ministop ownership increased
from 36.9% to 40.9% (Note 18).

On August 16, 2018, RSC made an investment in GrowSari, Inc. (GrowSari) amounting to
=105.00 million through convertible note which will provide the RSC 28.60% ownership interest
P
upon conversion of the note. The terms of the agreement also provide technical information and
entitled the RSC to two (2) out of seven (7) board seats and participation to board key decisions.
GrowSari is engaged in selling wholesale goods to sari sari business owners. Accordingly, the Group
accounted the investment in GrowSari under investment in associates (Note 13).

On July 12, 2018, RRHI made additional capital infusion to RBC amounting to P =1.20 billion to meet
the P
=15.0 billion minimum capital required by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for a bank to operate a
network of over 100 branches (Note 13).

On February 27, 2018, RI and an NCI incorporated Super50, a company engaged in the business of
=30.0 million. RI’s ownership interest
retail and wholesale goods with paid-up capital amounting to P
in Super50 is 51.0% (Note 18).

On February 22, 2018, RHMI incorporated RLSI, with a paid-up capital amounting to P=50.00 million.
RLSI is primarily engaged in the business of trading goods, commodities and merchandise of any
kind.

On December 20, 2017, additional capital amounting P

=510.0 million to RCSI was made by RI.
Corresponding additional investment coming from NCI of RCSI amounted to P =490.0 million
(Note 18).

On December 13, 2017, RRHI acquired 20% ownership in Taste Central Curators, Inc. (TCCI),
operator of BeautyMNL, e-commerce site. Accordingly, the Group accounted the acquisition of
TCCI using the equity method under investment in associates (Note 13).
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3. Changes in Accounting Policies

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except that
the Group applied for the first time certain pronouncements, which are effective for annual periods
beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Adoption of these pronouncements did not have a significant
impact on the Group’s financial position or performance unless otherwise indicated.

 Amendments to PFRS 2, Share-based Payment, Classification and Measurement of Share-based

Payment Transactions

The amendments to PFRS 2 address three main areas: the effects of vesting conditions on the
measurement of a cash-settled share-based payment transaction; the classification of a share-
based payment transaction with net settlement features for withholding tax obligations; and the
accounting where a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment
transaction changes its classification from cash-settled to equity-settled. Entities are required to
apply the amendments to: (1) share-based payment transactions that are unvested or vested but
unexercised as of January 1, 2018, (2) share-based payment transactions granted on or after
January 1, 2018 and to (3) modifications of share-based payments that occurred on or after
January 1, 2018. Retrospective application is permitted if elected for all three amendments and if
it is possible to do so without hindsight.

These amendments do not have any impact on the Group’s financial statements since the Group
does not have share-based payment transactions.

 PFRS 9, Financial Instruments

PFRS 9, Financial Instruments replaces PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, bringing together all three
aspects of the accounting for financial instruments: classification and measurement; impairment;
and hedge accounting.

The Group applied PFRS 9 prospectively, with an initial application date of January 1, 2018. The
Group has not restated the comparative information, which continues to be reported under
PAS 39. The adoption of PFRS 9 did not have material impact on the financial statements.

The nature of these adjustments are described below:

a. Classification and measurement

Under PFRS 9, debt instruments are subsequently measured at FVTPL, amortized cost, or
FVOCI. The classification is based on two criteria: the Group’s business model for
managing the assets; and whether the instruments’ contractual cash flows represent ‘solely
payments of principal and interest’ (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

The assessment of the Group’s business model was made as of the date of initial application,
January 1, 2018. The assessment of whether contractual cash flows on debt instruments are
solely comprised of principal and interest was made based on the facts and circumstances as
at the initial recognition of the assets.

The classification and measurement requirements of PFRS 9 did not have a significant impact
on the Group. The Group continued measuring at fair value all financial assets previously
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held at fair value under PAS 39. The following are the changes in the classification of the
Group’s financial assets:

 Trade receivables and other noncurrent financial assets (i.e., deposits) previously
classified as loans and receivables are held to collect contractual cash flows and give rise
to cash flows representing SPPI. These are now classified and measured as debt
instruments at amortized cost.

 Quoted debt instruments previously classified as AFS financial assets are now classified
and measured as debt instruments at FVOCI. The Group expects not only to hold the
assets to collect contractual cash flows, but also to sell a significant amount on a
relatively frequent basis. The Group’s quoted debt instruments are corporate bonds that
passed the SPPI test.

 Unsecured corporate notes previously classified as AFS financial assets are now
classified and measured as FVTPL as these debt instruments have loss absorption feature,
and did not pass the SPPI test.

 Listed equity investments previously classified as AFS financial assets are now classified
and measured as equity instrument at FVOCI. The Group elected to classify irrevocably
its listed equity investments under this category as it intends to hold these investments for
the foreseeable future. There were no impairment losses recognized in profit or loss for
these investments in prior periods.

There are no changes in classification and measurement of the Group’s financial liabilities.

In summary, upon the adoption of PFRS 9, the Group had the following required or elected
reclassifications:

PFRS 9 measurement category

Amortized
PAS 39 measurement category Amount FVTPL cost FVOCI
Loans and receivables
Cash and cash equivalents P13,271,954,850
= =− =
P P13,271,954,850 =−
P
Trade receivables 1,552,222,590 − 1,552,222,590 −
Nontrade receivables 487,405,602 − 487,405,602 −
Due from franchisees 305,376,530 − 305,376,530 −
Other noncurrent assets:
Security and other deposits 1,530,655,795 − 1,530,655,795 −
Construction bonds 27,475,941 − 27,475,941 −
AFS financial assets
Equity investments 2,104,000,000 − − 2,104,000,000
Debt instruments 18,563,367,094 1,683,700,000 − 16,879,667,094
=37,842,458,402
P =1,683,700,000 P
P =17,175,091,308 =
P18,983,667,094

b. Impairment

The adoption of PFRS 9 has fundamentally changed the Group’s accounting for impairment
losses for financial assets by replacing PAS 39’s incurred loss approach with a forward-
looking expected credit loss (ECL) approach. PFRS 9 requires the Group to recognize an
allowance for ECLs for all debt instruments not held at FVTPL and contract assets.
ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with
the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive. The shortfall is then
discounted at the approximation on the asset’s original effective interest rate. The expected
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cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit
enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.

The adoption of PFRS 9 did not have a significant impact on the Group’s impairment
allowances on its debt instruments as of January 1, 2018 because:

a. Cash and cash equivalents’ credit grade, excluding cash on hand, is Grade A based on the
Group’s internal grading system which kept the probability of default at a minimum;
b. Receivables are all current;
c. Refundable deposits pertain to the amounts provided to lessors and utility service
providers to be refunded upon termination of agreement. Effect of PFRS 9 impairment
allowance is not material to the Group; and
d. Debt instruments at FVOCI comprise solely of quoted bonds that are graded in the top
investment category by the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Rating and, therefore, are
considered to be low credit risk investments.

 Amendments to PFRS 4, Applying PFRS 9 Financial Instruments with PFRS 4 Insurance

Contracts

The amendments address concerns arising from implementing PFRS 9, the new financial
instruments standard before implementing the new insurance contracts standard. The
amendments introduce two options for entities issuing insurance contracts: a temporary
exemption from applying PFRS 9 and an overlay approach. The temporary exemption is first
applied for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. An entity may elect the
overlay approach when it first applies PFRS 9 and apply that approach retrospectively to financial
assets designated on transition to PFRS 9. The entity restates comparative information reflecting
the overlay approach if, and only if, the entity restates comparative information when applying
PFRS 9.

The amendments are not applicable to the Group since none of the entities within the Group have
activities that are predominantly connected with insurance or issue insurance contracts.

 PFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

PFRS 15 supersedes PAS 18, Revenue and related Interpretations and it applies, with limited
exceptions, to all revenue arising from contracts with its customers. PFRS 15 establishes a five-
step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers and requires that
revenue be recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to
be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.

PFRS 15 requires entities to exercise judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts
and circumstances when applying each step of the model to contracts with their customers. The
standard also specifies the accounting for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract and the
costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. In addition, the standard requires extensive
disclosures.

The Group adopted PFRS 15 using the modified retrospective method of adoption with the date
of initial application of January 1, 2018. Under this method, the standard can be applied either to
all contracts at the date of initial application or only to contracts that are not completed at this
date. The Group elected to apply the standard to all contracts as at January 1, 2018.
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The cumulative effect of initially applying PFRS 15 is recognized at the date of initial application
as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Therefore, the comparative
information was not restated and continues to be reported under PAS 18 and related
Interpretations.

The effect of adopting PFRS 15 as of January 1, 2018 follows:

As of As of
December 31, January 1,
2017 Adjustments 2018
Assets
Contract asset a, c P‒
= =18,063,653
P P18,063,653
=
Deferred tax asset a 355,166,249 28,580,690 383,746,939
Liabilities
Contract liability a ‒ 95,268,968 95,268,968
Equity
Retained earnings a, c 23,653,083,175 (52,923,184) 23,600,159,991
NCI a, c 3,733,366,825 4,298,559 3,737,665,384

In accordance with the new revenue standard requirements, the disclosure of the impact of
adoption on our consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of
financial position follows:

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended December 31, 2018

Balances Effect of change
without adoption of Higher
As reported PFRS 15 (Lower)
Sales =132,680,466,776
P =132,697,268,229
P (P
=16,801,453)
Less cost of merchandise sold 102,845,384,354 103,012,164,401 (166,780,047)
Gross profit 29,835,082,422 29,685,103,828 149,978,594
Other revenue 2,422,195,884 2,502,263,401 (80,067,517)
Gross profit including other
revenue 32,257,278,306 32,187,367,229 69,911,077
Less operating expenses 25,631,402,164 25,622,938,504 8,463,660
Other income (charges) 971,282,830 971,282,830 –
Income before income tax 7,597,158,972 7,535,711,555 61,447,417
Less provision for income tax 1,772,021,548 1,748,546,887 23,474,661
Net income =5,825,137,424
P =5,787,164,668
P =37,972,756
P
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Consolidated statement of financial position

For the year ended December 31, 2018

Balances Effect of change
without adoption of Higher
As reported PFRS 15 (Lower)
Deferred tax asset =413,459,629
P =408,353,600
P =5,106,029
P
Contract asset 1,262,200 ‒ 1,262,200
Contract liability 197,899,218 180,879,120 17,020,098
Retained earnings 3,558,435,683 3,569,087,552 (10,651,869)

The change did not have a material impact on other comprehensive income and consolidated
statement of cash flows for the period.

The nature of the adjustments as at January 1, 2018 pertains to the following:

a. Franchise - non-refundable upfront fee

The Group’s franchise agreement includes payment of non-refundable upfront fee. Before
the adoption of PFRS 15, the Group recognized the revenue on the non-refundable upfront
fee upon execution of the franchise agreement and performance of initial services required
under the franchise agreement. Under PFRS 15, the non-refundable upfront fee is amortized
over the franchise period since there is a reasonable expectation that the Group will undertake
activities that will significantly affect the brand name to which the franchisee has rights, and
the franchisee is directly exposed to any positive or negative effects of that brand and image
throughout the franchise period.

b. Considerations received from suppliers under normal trade arrangements (e.g. slotting fees)
Before the adoption of PFRS 15, the Group accounted for the slotting fees as separate
obligation and recorded the considerations received as part of other revenues. Under
PFRS 15, considerations received from the suppliers under normal trade agreements are
treated as only one performance obligation and the considerations received are deducted to
cost of merchandise sold. The adoption of PFRS 15 decreases the amount of cost of
merchandise sold and other income but has no impact on retained earnings.

c. Membership fee
Before the adoption of PFRS 15, the Company recognized as outright revenue the
membership fee for the sale of Robinsons Reward Card (RCC). Under PFRS 15, the
membership fee is amortized over the membership period of two (2) years since cardholders
receive the benefit to be eligible to earn points and use/redeem those points in the process
over such period.

 Amendments to PAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, Measuring an Associate
or Joint Venture at Fair Value (Part of Annual Improvements to PFRSs 2014 - 2016 Cycle)

The amendments clarify that an entity that is a venture capital organization, or other qualifying
entity, may elect, at initial recognition on an investment-by-investment basis, to measure its
investments in associates and joint ventures at fair value through profit or loss. They also clarify
that if an entity that is not itself an investment entity has an interest in an associate or joint
venture that is an investment entity, the entity may, when applying the equity method, elect to
retain the fair value measurement applied by that investment entity associate or joint venture to
the investment entity associate’s or joint venture’s interests in subsidiaries. This election is made
separately for each investment entity associate or joint venture, at the later of the date on which
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(a) the investment entity associate or joint venture is initially recognized; (b) the associate or joint
venture becomes an investment entity; and (c) the investment entity associate or joint venture first
becomes a parent. Retrospective application is required.

The amendments do not have impact on the Group’s financial position or performance.

 Amendments to PAS 40, Investment Property, Transfers of Investment Property

The amendments clarify when an entity should transfer property, including property under
construction or development into, or out of investment property. The amendments state that a
change in use occurs when the property meets, or ceases to meet, the definition of investment
property and there is evidence of the change in use. A mere change in management’s intentions
for the use of a property does not provide evidence of a change in use. Retrospective application
of the amendments is not required and is only permitted if this is possible without the use of
hindsight.

The amendments are not applicable to the Group since the Group does not have investment
property.

 Philippine Interpretation IFRIC-22, Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration

The interpretation clarifies that, in determining the spot exchange rate to use on initial recognition
of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) on the derecognition of a non-monetary asset
or non-monetary liability relating to advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date
on which an entity initially recognizes the nonmonetary asset or non-monetary liability arising
from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, then the
entity must determine the date of the transaction for each payment or receipt of advance
consideration. Retrospective application of this interpretation is not required.

Since the Group’s current practice is in line with the clarifications issued, the Group does not
expect any effect on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption of this interpretation.

Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective

Pronouncements issued but not yet effective are listed on the next page. Unless otherwise indicated,
the Group does not expect the future adoption of the said pronouncements to have a significant
impact on its financial statements. The Group intends to adopt the following pronouncements when
they become effective.

Effective beginning on or after January 1, 2019

 PFRS 9, Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation (Amendments)

Under PFRS 9, a debt instrument can be measured at amortized cost or at FVOCI, provided that
the contractual cash flows are the SPPI criterion and the instrument is held within the appropriate
business model for that classification. The amendments to PFRS 9 clarify that a financial asset
passes the SPPI criterion regardless of the event or circumstance that causes the early termination
of the contract and irrespective of which party pays or receives reasonable compensation for the
early termination of the contract. The amendments should be applied retrospectively and are
effective from January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted. These amendments have no
impact on the Group’s financial statements.
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 PFRS 16, Leases

PFRS 16 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of
leases and requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model similar
to the accounting for finance leases under PAS 17, Leases. The standard includes two
recognition exemptions for lessees - leases of ’low-value’ assets (e.g., personal computers) and
short-term leases (i.e., leases with a lease term of 12 months or less). At the commencement date
of a lease, a lessee will recognize a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and
an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-
use asset). Lessees will be required to separately recognize the interest expense on the lease
liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

Lessees will be also required to remeasure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain events
(e.g., a change in the lease term, a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an
index or rate used to determine those payments). The lessee will generally recognize the amount
of the remeasurement of the lease liability as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.

Lessor accounting under PFRS 16 is substantially unchanged from today’s accounting under
PAS 17. Lessors will continue to classify all leases using the same classification principle as in
PAS 17 and distinguish between two types of leases: operating and finance leases.

PFRS 16 also requires lessees and lessors to make more extensive disclosures than under PAS 17.

A lessee can choose to apply the standard using either a full retrospective or a modified
retrospective approach. The standard’s transition provisions permit certain reliefs.

The Group is currently assessing the impact of adopting PFRS 16.

 Amendments to PAS 19, Employee Benefits, Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement

The amendments to PAS 19 address the accounting when a plan amendment, curtailment or
settlement occurs during a reporting period. The amendments specify that when a plan
amendment, curtailment or settlement occurs during the annual reporting period, an entity is
required to:

 Determine current service cost for the remainder of the period after the plan amendment,
curtailment or settlement, using the actuarial assumptions used to remeasure the net defined
benefit liability (asset) reflecting the benefits offered under the plan and the plan assets after
that event

 Determine net interest for the remainder of the period after the plan amendment, curtailment
or settlement using: the net defined benefit liability (asset) reflecting the benefits offered
under the plan and the plan assets after that event; and the discount rate used to remeasure
that net defined benefit liability (asset).

The amendments also clarify that an entity first determines any past service cost, or a gain or loss
on settlement, without considering the effect of the asset ceiling. This amount is recognized in
profit or loss. An entity then determines the effect of the asset ceiling after the plan amendment,
curtailment or settlement. Any change in that effect, excluding amounts included in the net
interest, is recognized in OCI.
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The amendments apply to plan amendments, curtailments, or settlements occurring on or after the
beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins on or after January 1, 2019, with early
application permitted. These amendments will apply only to any future plan amendments,
curtailments, or settlements of the Group.

 PAS 28, Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures (Amendments)

The amendments clarify that an entity applies PFRS 9 to long-term interests in an associate or
joint venture to which the equity method is not applied but that, in substance, form part of the net
investment in the associate or joint venture (long-term interests). This clarification is relevant
because it implies that the expected credit loss model in PFRS 9 applies to such long-term
interests.

The amendments also clarified that, in applying PFRS 9, an entity does not take account of any
losses of the associate or joint venture, or any impairment losses on the net investment,
recognized as adjustments to the net investment in the associate or joint venture that arise from
applying PAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.

The amendments should be applied retrospectively and are effective from January 1, 2019, with
early application permitted. The Group is currently assessing the impact of adopting the
amendments.

 Philippine Interpretation IFRIC-23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

The interpretation addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments involve
uncertainty that affects the application of PAS 12, Income Taxes, and does not apply to taxes or
levies outside the scope of PAS 12, nor does it specifically include requirements relating to
interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax treatments.

The interpretation specifically addresses the following:

 Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately

 The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation
authorities
 How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax
credits and tax rates
 How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances

An entity must determine whether to consider each uncertain tax treatment separately or together
with one or more other uncertain tax treatments. The approach that better predicts the resolution
of the uncertainty should be followed.

This interpretation is not relevant to the Group because there is no uncertainty involved in the tax
treatments made by management in connection with the calculation of current and deferred taxes
as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
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 Annual Improvements to PFRSs 2015-2017 Cycle

 Amendments to PFRS 3, Business Combinations, and PFRS 11, Joint Arrangements,

Previously Held Interest in a Joint Operation

The amendments clarify that, when an entity obtains control of a business that is a joint
operation, it applies the requirements for a business combination achieved in stages,
including remeasuring previously held interests in the assets and liabilities of the joint
operation at fair value. In doing so, the acquirer remeasures its entire previously held interest
in the joint operation.

A party that participates in, but does not have joint control of, a joint operation might obtain
joint control of the joint operation in which the activity of the joint operation constitutes a
business as defined in PFRS 3. The amendments clarify that the previously held interests in
that joint operation are not remeasured.

An entity applies those amendments to business combinations for which the acquisition date
is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after
January 1, 2019 and to transactions in which it obtains joint control on or after the beginning
of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early
application permitted. These amendments are currently not applicable to the Group but may
apply to future transactions.

 Amendments to PAS 12, Income Tax Consequences of Payments on Financial Instruments

Classified as Equity

The amendments clarify that the income tax consequences of dividends are linked more
directly to past transactions or events that generated distributable profits than to distributions
to owners. Therefore, an entity recognizes the income tax consequences of dividends in
profit or loss, other comprehensive income or equity according to where the entity originally
recognized those past transactions or events.

An entity applies those amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2019, with early application is permitted. These amendments are not relevant to
the Group.

 Amendments to PAS 23, Borrowing Costs, Borrowing Costs Eligible for Capitalization

The amendments clarify that an entity treats as part of general borrowings any borrowing
originally made to develop a qualifying asset when substantially all of the activities necessary
to prepare that asset for its intended use or sale are complete.

An entity applies those amendments to borrowing costs incurred on or after the beginning of
the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies those amendments. An entity
applies those amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019,
with early application permitted. These amendments are not relevant to the Group.
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Effective Beginning on or after January 1, 2020

 Amendments to PFRS 3, Definition of a Business

The amendments to PFRS 3 clarify the minimum requirements to be a business, remove the
assessment of a market participant’s ability to replace missing elements, and narrow the
definition of outputs. The amendments also add guidance to assess whether an acquired process
is substantive and add illustrative examples. An optional fair value concentration test is
introduced which permits a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set of activities and
assets is not a business.

An entity applies those amendments prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or
after January 1, 2020, with earlier application permitted. These amendments are currently not
applicable to the Group but may apply to future transactions.

 Amendments to PAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, and PAS 8, Accounting Policies,

Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, Definition of Material

The amendments refine the definition of material in PAS 1 and align the definitions used across
PFRSs and other pronouncements. They are intended to improve the understanding of the
existing requirements rather than to significantly impact an entity’s materiality judgements.

An entity applies those amendments prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or
after January 1, 2020, with earlier application permitted.

Effective Beginning on or after January 1, 2021

 PFRS 17, Insurance Contracts

PFRS 17 is a comprehensive new accounting standard for insurance contracts covering

recognition and measurement, presentation and disclosure. Once effective, PFRS 17 will replace
PFRS 4, Insurance Contracts. This new standard on insurance contracts applies to all types of
insurance contracts (i.e., life, non-life, direct insurance and re-insurance), regardless of the type of
entities that issue them, as well as to certain guarantees and financial instruments with
discretionary participation features. A few scope exceptions will apply.

The overall objective of PFRS 17 is to provide an accounting model for insurance contracts that
is more useful and consistent for insurers. In contrast to the requirements in PFRS 4, which are
largely based on grandfathering previous local accounting policies, PFRS 17 provides a
comprehensive model for insurance contracts, covering all relevant accounting aspects.

The core of PFRS 17 is the general model, supplemented by:

 A specific adaptation for contracts with direct participation features (the variable fee
approach)
 A simplified approach (the premium allocation approach) mainly for short-duration contracts

PFRS 17 is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, with
comparative figures required. Early application is permitted.

The amendments will have no significant impact on the Group’s financial position or
performance.
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Deferred Effectivity

 Amendments to PFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, and PAS 28, Sale or Contribution
of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture

The amendments address the conflict between PFRS 10 and PAS 28 in dealing with the loss of
control of a subsidiary that is sold or contributed to an associate or joint venture. The
amendments clarify that a full gain or loss is recognized when a transfer to an associate or joint
venture involves a business as defined in PFRS 3. Any gain or loss resulting from the sale or
contribution of assets that does not constitute a business, however, is recognized only to the
extent of unrelated investors’ interests in the associate or joint venture.

On January 13, 2016, the Financial Reporting Standards Council deferred the original effective
date of January 1, 2016 of the said amendments until the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB) completes its broader review of the research project on equity accounting that may
result in the simplification of accounting for such transactions and of other aspects of accounting
for associates and joint ventures.

The amendments will have no significant impact on the Group’s financial position or
performance.

4. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition Effective January 1, 2018

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the
customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in
exchange for those goods. The Group concluded that it is acting as principal in all its revenue
arrangements. The Group recognized revenue from the following major sources:

 Sale of goods to retail customers, including the related loyalty programme and warranties granted
under local legislation. Sale of goods include food, beverage, grocery items, fashion items (e.g.
shoes, bags, clothing, cosmetics), household items, home improvement products, consumer
electronics and appliances, toys, and prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products;
 Sale of merchandise to franchisees;
 Franchise revenue under Ministop and TGP franchise agreements;
 Royalty fees

Sale of Goods - Retail Customers

The Group sells goods directly to customers both through its own retail outlets and through internet
sales in partnership with major e-commerce players in the country.

For sale of goods through retail outlets revenue is recognized when the control of the goods has
transferred to the customer, being at the point the customer purchases the goods at the retail outlet.
Payment of the transaction price is due immediately at the point the customer purchases the goods.

For internet sales, revenue is recognized when control of the goods has transferred to the customer,
being at the point the goods are delivered to the customer. Delivery occurs when the goods have been
shipped to the customer’s specific location.
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Under the Group’s standard contract terms for sale to retail customers (from both retail outlet and
internet sales), customers have a right of return within seven (7) days. The right of return entitles the
customer to exchange the product bought for another product of the same type, quality, condition and
price (for example, one color or size for another). The right of return is not a separate performance
obligation.

Sale of Goods - Wholesale Market

The Group also sell goods in the wholesale market. Sales are recognized when control of the
products has transferred, being when the products are delivered to the wholesaler, the wholesaler has
full discretion over the channel and price to sell the products, and there is no unfulfilled obligation
that could affect the wholesaler’s acceptance of the products. Delivery occurs when the products
have been shipped to the specific location, the risks of obsolescence and loss have been transferred to
the wholesaler, and either the wholesaler has accepted the products in accordance with the sales
contract, the acceptance provisions have lapsed, or the group has objective evidence that all criteria
for acceptance have been satisfied.

The sale of goods to the wholesale market often includes volume discounts based on current
purchases. Revenue from these sales is recognized based on the price specified in the contract, net of
the estimated volume discounts. No element of financing is deemed present as the sales are made
with a credit term of 30 days, which is consistent with market practice.

A receivable is recognized when the goods are delivered as this is the point in time that the
consideration is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.

Sale of Loyalty Points and Gift Checks

The Group operates a loyalty programme where retail customers accumulate points for purchases
made at any participating retail outlets and partner establishments that can be redeemed against any
future purchases at any participating retail outlets and partner establishments, subject to a minimum
number of points obtained. The Group also sells gift checks which can be used to redeem goods.

The Group allocates a portion of the consideration received to loyalty points and gift checks. This
allocation is based on the relative stand-alone selling prices. The stand-alone selling price is
estimated based on the equivalent value given when the points and gift checks are redeemed by the
customer and the likelihood of redemption, as evidenced by the Group’s historical experience.
The amount allocated to the items is deferred and is recognized as revenue when redeemed or the
likelihood of the customer redeeming becomes remote. The deferred revenue is included in contract
liabilities.

Sale of Merchandise - Franchisees

For sale of merchandise to franchisees, revenue is recognized when control of the goods has
transferred to the franchisees, being at the point the goods are delivered to the franchisees. Delivery
occurs when the goods have been shipped to the franchisee’s specific location.

Franchise Revenue
The Group’s franchise agreement includes payment of non-refundable upfront fee. The revenue from
non-refundable upfront fees is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the franchisee has
access to the license (the term of the franchise agreement). Continuing franchise fees in exchange for
the franchise right granted over the term of the franchise agreement are recognized as revenue when
the subsequent sale of merchandise by the franchisees occurs.
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Contract Balances
Receivables
A receivable represents the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e.,
only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due).

Contract Liabilities
A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Group
has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer
pays consideration before the Group transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is
recognized when the payment is made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier). Contract
liabilities are recognized as revenue when the Group performs under the contract.

Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer and excludes
amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Group recognizes revenue when it transfers control
of a product or service to a customer.

Accounting Policies Effective from and prior to January 1, 2018

Royalty Fee
Royalty fee is recognized as a percentage of gross profit earned by the franchisee.

Rental Income
Rental income is accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Interest Income
Interest on cash in bank, cash equivalents, debt financial assets at FVOCI and FVTPL and AFS
financial assets is recognized as the interest accrues using the effective interest rate (EIR) method.

Dividend Income
Dividend income is recognized when the Group’s right to receive the payment is established.

Cost of Merchandise Sold

Cost of merchandise sold includes the purchase price of the products sold, as well as costs that are
directly attributable in bringing the merchandise to its intended condition and location. Vendor
returns, allowances and consideration received under normal trade arrangements are generally
deducted from cost of merchandise sold.

Operating Expenses
Operating expenses constitute costs of administering the business. These are recognized as expenses
when it is probable that a decrease in future economic benefit related to a decrease in an asset or an
increase in a liability has occurred and the decrease in economic benefits can be measured reliably.

Financial Instruments - Initial Recognition and Subsequent Measurement Effective

January 1, 2018

Financial Assets
The Group recognizes a financial asset in the consolidated statement of financial position when it
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Initial Recognition and Measurement

Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as subsequently measured at amortized cost,
FVOCI, and FVTPL.
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The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s contractual
cash flow characteristics and the Group’s business model for managing them. With the exception of
trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or for which the Group has
applied the practical expedient, the Group initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in
the case of a FVTPL, transaction costs. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing
component or for which the Group has applied the practical expedient are measured at the transaction
price determined under PFRS 15.

In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI, it needs to
give rise to cash flows that are SPPI on the principal amount outstanding. This assessment is referred
to as the SPPI test and is performed at an instrument level.

The Group’s business model for managing financial assets refers to how it manages its financial
assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model determines whether cash flows will result
from collecting contractual cash flows, selling the financial assets, or both.

Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by
regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date,
i.e., the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

Subsequent Measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:

 Financial assets at amortized cost (debt instruments)

 FVOCI with recycling of cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments)
 Financial assets designated at FVOCI with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon
derecognition (equity instruments)
 Financial assets at FVTPL

Financial Assets at Amortized Cost (Debt Instruments). The Group measures financial assets at
amortized cost if both of the following conditions are met:
 The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets in
order to collect contractual cash flows; and
 The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are
solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial assets at amortized cost are subsequently measured using the EIR method and are subject to
impairment. Gains and losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income
when the asset is derecognized, modified or impaired.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group’s financial assets at amortized cost includes
cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and refundable security deposits included under ‘other
noncurrent assets’.

FVOCI (Debt Instruments). The Group measures debt instruments at FVOCI if both of the following
conditions are met:
 The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective of both holding to collect
contractual cash flows and selling; and
 The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are
solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
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For debt instruments at FVOCI, interest income, foreign exchange revaluation and impairment losses
or reversals are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and computed in
the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortized cost. The remaining fair value changes
are recognized in OCI in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Upon derecognition,
the cumulative fair value change recognized in other comprehensive income is recycled to profit or
loss in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group’s debt instruments at FVOCI includes
investments in quoted debt instruments.

Financial Assets Designated at FVOCI (Equity Instruments). Upon initial recognition, the Group can
elect to classify irrevocably its equity investments as equity instruments designated at FVOCI when
they meet the definition of equity under PAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation and Disclosure
are not held for trading. The classification is determined on an instrument-by instrument basis.

Gains and losses on these financial assets are never recycled to profit or loss. Dividends are
recognized as other income in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when the right of
payment has been established, except when the Group benefits from such proceeds as a recovery of
part of the cost of the financial asset, in which case, such gains are recorded in OCI. Equity
instruments designated at FVOCI are not subject to impairment assessment.

The Group elected to classify irrevocably its listed equity investments under this category.

Financial Assets at FVTPL. Financial assets at FVTPL include financial assets held for trading,
financial assets designated upon initial recognition at FVTPL, or financial assets mandatorily required
to be measured at fair value. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for
the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Financial assets with cash flows that are not
SPPI are classified and measured at FVTPL, irrespective of the business model.

Financial assets at FVTPL are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value
with net changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group’s financial assets at FVTPL includes
investments in debt instruments which contain loss absorption feature.

Impairment of Financial Assets

The Group recognizes an allowance for ECLs for all debt instruments not held at FVTPL. ECLs are
based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and
all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original
effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral
held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.

The ECL allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise on a 12-month duration if there has
been no significant increase in credit risk of the financial asset since origination (12-month ECL).
Otherwise if a significant increase in credit risk is observed, then the ECL estimation is extended until
the end of the life of the financial asset (Lifetime ECL). The 12-month ECL represents the losses that
result from default events on a financial asset which may happen within 12 months after the reporting
date. The Lifetime ECL on the other hand represents the losses that result from default events on a
financial asset which may happen over its life. Both Lifetime ECLs and 12-month ECLs are
calculated on either an individual basis or a collective basis, depending on the nature of the
underlying portfolio of financial instruments.
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Financial instruments subject to the ECL methodology are categorized into three stages:

 Stage 1 is comprised of all non-impaired financial instruments which have not experienced a
significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. Entities are required to recognize
12-month ECL for stage 1 financial instruments. In assessing whether credit risk has increased
significantly, entities are required to compare the risk of a default occurring on the financial
instrument as at the reporting date, with the risk of a default occurring on the financial
instrument as at the date of initial recognition.

 Stage 2 is comprised of all non-impaired financial instruments which have experienced a

significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. Entities are required to recognize
lifetime ECL for stage 2 financial instruments. In subsequent reporting periods, if the credit risk
of the financial instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit
risk since initial recognition, then entities shall revert to recognizing 12-month ECL.

 Financial instruments are classified as stage 3 when there is objective evidence of impairment as
a result of one or more loss events that have occurred after initial recognition with a negative
impact on the estimated future cash flows of a financial instrument or a portfolio of financial
instruments. The ECL model requires that lifetime ECL be recognized for impaired financial
instruments, which is similar to the requirements under PAS 39 for impaired financial
instruments.

A default is considered to have occurred when (a) there is a breach of financial covenants by the
counterparty; or (b) information developed internally or obtained from external sources indicates that
the debtor is unlikely to pay its creditors, including the Group, in full (without taking into account any
collaterals held by the Group). Irrespective of the analysis, the Company considers that default has
occurred when a financial asset is more than 90 days past due unless the Group has reasonable and
supportable information to demonstrate that a more lagging default criterion is more appropriate.

At each reporting date, the Group shall assess whether the credit risk on a loan or credit exposure has
increased significantly since initial recognition. Group’s assessment of significant increase in credit
risk involves looking at quantitative element and qualitative element. The quantitative element is
being looked through statistical models or credit ratings process or scoring process that captures
certain information which the Group shall consider as relevant in assessing changes in credit risk.
The Group may also look at the number of notches downgrade of credit risk rating or certain
thresholds for the probabilities of default being generated from statistical models to determine
whether significant increase in credit risk has occurred subsequent to initial recognition date.

Credit exposures shall be transferred from Stage 1 to Stage 2 if there is significant increase in credit
risk from initial recognition date. Exposures shall be classified as Stage 2 if (a) the exposure have
potential weaknesses, based on current and/or forward-looking information, that warrant
management’s close attention. Said weaknesses, if left uncorrected, may affect the repayment of
these exposures; (b) If there are adverse or foreseen adverse economic or market conditions that may
affect the counterparty’s ability to meet the scheduled repayments in the future.

Exposures shall be transferred from Stage 3 (non-performing) to Stage 1 (performing) when there is
sufficient evidence to support their full collection. Such exposures should exhibit both the
quantitative and qualitative indicators of probable collection prior to their transfer. Quantitative
indicator is characterized by payments made within an observation period. Qualitative indicator
pertains to the results of assessment of the borrower’s financial capacity.
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ECLs are generally measured based on the risk of default over one of two different time horizons,
depending on whether there has been significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. ECL
calculations are based on the following components:

 Probability-of-default (PD) - an estimate of the likelihood that a borrower will default on its
obligations over the next 12 months for Stage 1 or over the remaining life of the credit exposure
for Stages 2 and 3.

 Loss-given-default (LGD) - an estimate of the loss arising in case where defaults occur at a
given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flow due and those that
the Group would expect to receive, including from any collateral.

 Exposure-at-default (EAD) - an estimate of the exposure at a future/default date taking into

account expected changes in the exposure after the reporting date, including repayments of
principal and interest, expected drawdown on committed facilities and accrued interest from
missed payments.

Forward-looking information shall be considered in estimating/determining the 12-month and lifetime

PD, LGD and EAD depending on the credit exposure.

ECL measurement is determined by evaluating a range of possible outcomes and using reasonable
and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort at the reporting date about
past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Experienced credit
judgment is essential in assessing the soundness of forward-looking information and in ensuring that
these are adequately supported. Forward-looking macroeconomic information and scenarios shall
consider factors that may affect the general economic or market conditions in which the Group
operates.

For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies the simplified approach in calculating
ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognizes a loss
allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group has established a provision
matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted by forward-looking factors
specific to the debtors and economic environment.

For debt instruments at FVOCI, the Group applies the low credit risk simplification. At every
reporting date, the Group evaluates whether the debt instrument is considered to have low credit risk
using all reasonable and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort. In
making that evaluation, the Group reassesses the internal credit rating of the debt instrument.
The Group’s debt instruments at FVOCI comprise solely of quoted bonds that are graded in the top
investment category by the S&P and, therefore, are considered to be low credit risk investments. It is
the Group’s policy to measure ECLs on such instruments on a 12-month basis. However, when there
has been a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the allowance will be based on the
lifetime ECL. The Group uses the ratings from the S&P both to determine whether the debt
instrument has significantly increased in credit risk and to estimate ECLs.

For other debt financial instruments e.g., cash and cash equivalents and security deposits ECLs the
Company applies the general approach. Therefore, the Group track changes in credit risk at every
reporting date.
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Financial Instruments - Initial Recognition and Subsequent Measurement Prior to and After
January 1, 2018

Financial Liabilities
Initial Recognition
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at FVPL and other
financial liabilities at amortized cost. The initial measurement of financial liabilities, except for
designated at FVPL, includes transaction costs.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the financial liabilities of the Group are classified as
other financial liabilities.

Subsequent Measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:

Other Financial Liabilities. After initial recognition, other financial liabilities are subsequently
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in
the statement of comprehensive income when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through
amortization process.

This accounting policy relates primarily to the Group’s trade and other payables and other obligations
that meet the above definition (other than liabilities covered by other accounting standards, such as
income tax payable and retirement obligation).

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of
financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized
amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability
simultaneously. The Group assesses that it has a currently enforceable right of offset if the right is
not contingent on a future event, and is legally enforceable in the normal course of business, event of
default, and event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Group and all of the counterparties.

Derecognition of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial Asset
A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial asset or part of a Group of similar
financial assets) is derecognized where:

 the right to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;
 the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to
pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a pass-through' arrangement; or
 the Group has transferred its right to receive cash flows from the asset and either; (a) has
transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset; or (b) has neither transferred nor
retained the risk and rewards of the asset but has transferred the control of the asset.

Where the Group has transferred its right to receive cash flows from an asset but has neither
transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of
the asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the asset.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at
the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that
the Group could be required to repay.
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Financial Liability
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled,
or expired. Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on
substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an
exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a
new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the statement of
comprehensive income.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is
based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place
either:

 In the principal market for the asset or liability; or

 In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to the Group.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants
would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic
best interest.

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to
generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another
market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which
sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs
and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are
categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that
is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

 Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable
 Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group
determines whether transfers have occurred between Levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing
categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a
whole) at the end of each reporting period.

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities on
the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value
hierarchy as explained above.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash includes cash on hand and in banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments
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that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original maturities of three (3) months or
less from dates of placement and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Merchandise Inventories
Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). Cost is
determined using the moving average method. Costs comprise of purchase price, including duties,
transport and handling costs, and other incidental expenses incurred in bringing the merchandise
inventory to its present location and condition.

NRV is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs necessary
to make the sale. In the event that NRV is lower than cost, the decline shall be recognized as an
expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Investment in Associates
Associates are entities in which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the
power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of investee, but is not control or
joint control over those policies. Investment in associates is accounted for under the equity method of
accounting.

Under the equity method, the investment in associates is carried in the consolidated statement of
financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share in the net assets of the
associates, less any impairment in value. The profit or loss reflects the share of the results of the
operations of the associates reflected a “Equity in net earnings of associates” under “Other income
(charges)” in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Goodwill relating to associate is
included in the carrying amount of the investment and is not amortized. The Group’s share in the
investees’ post acquisition movements in the investees’ equity reserves is recognized directly in
equity. Profit and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the associates are
eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate and for unrealized losses to the extent that there
is no evidence of impairment of the assets transferred. Dividends received are treated as a reduction
of the carrying value of the investment.

The Group discontinues applying the equity method when the investment associates is reduced to
zero (0). Accordingly, additional losses are not recognized unless the Group has guaranteed certain
obligations of the associates. When the associates subsequently report net income, the Group will
resume applying the equity method but only after its share of that net income equals the share of net
losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended.

The reporting dates of the associates and the Group are identical and associate’s accounting policies
conform to those used by the Group for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.

After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognize an
additional impairment loss on the Group’s investment in associates. The Group determines at each
reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in associates is impaired.
If this is the case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the
recoverable amount of the associates and its carrying value and recognizes the amount under “Other
expenses” in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Upon loss of significant influence over the associates, the Group measures and recognizes any
retaining investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associates
upon loss of significant influence and the fair value of the retaining investment and proceeds from
disposal is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
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Business Combination and Goodwill

If the initial accounting for a business combination can be determined only provisionally by the end
of the period in which the combination is effected because either the fair values to be assigned to the
acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities or contingent liabilities or the cost of the combination can be
determined only provisionally, the Group accounts for the combination using those provisional
values. The Group recognizes any adjustments to those provisional values as a result of completing
the initial accounting within twelve (12) months of the acquisition date as follows: (i) the carrying
amount of the identifiable asset, liability or contingent liability that is recognized or adjusted as a
result of completing the initial accounting shall be calculated as if its fair value at the acquisition date
had been recognized from that date; (ii) goodwill or any gain recognized shall be adjusted by an
amount equal to the adjustment to the fair value at the acquisition date of the identifiable asset,
liability or contingent liability being recognized or adjusted; and (iii) comparative information
presented for the periods before the initial accounting for the combination is complete shall be
presented as if the initial accounting has been completed from the acquisition date.

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is
measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value and
the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group
measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share
of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for
appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic
circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of
embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the Group will be recognized at fair value at the
acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is
deemed to be an asset or liability will be recognized in accordance with PFRS 9 either in profit or loss
or as a change to OCI. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be
remeasured until it is finally settled within equity.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration
transferred and the amount recognized for non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets
acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of
the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized in profit or loss as bargain purchase gain.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Goodwill is reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. For purposes of impairment testing,
goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the
Group’s cash generating unit (CGUs), or groups of CGUs, that are expected to benefit from the
synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the Group are
assigned to those units or groups of units.

Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is allocated should:

 represent the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal
management purposes; and
 not be larger than an operating segment determined in accordance with PFRS 8, Operating
Segments.
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Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the CGU (or group of CGUs), to
which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the CGU (or group of CGUs) is less
than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. Where goodwill forms part of a CGU (or
group of CGUs) and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with
the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the
gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in these circumstances is measured
based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the CGU retained. If the
acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
exceeds the cost of the business combination, the acquirer shall recognize immediately in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income any excess remaining after reassessment.

Combination of Entities under Common Control

Business combinations under common control are those in which all of the combining entities or
businesses are controlled by the same party or parties both before and after the business combination,
and that control is not transitory. Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition
method except for business combinations under common control in which an accounting similar to
pooling of interest method accounted for prospectively from the acquisition date as allowed under
PIC Q&A 2012-01. Under the prospective pooling of interest method, the assets and liabilities of the
combining entities are reflected at their carrying amounts. No adjustments are made to reflect fair
values, or recognize any new assets and liabilities, at the date of the combination. No new goodwill
is recognized. The adjustments made, if any, are only to the extent to harmonize accounting policies
within the Group. The difference between the book value of net asset acquired and the consideration
paid or transferred is recognized in equity, under “Equity reserve”. The profit and loss of the
acquirees are consolidated from the acquisition date. Comparative periods are not restated.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, except land are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and
amortization and accumulated impairment in value, if any. Land is carried at cost less any
impairment in value. The initial cost of property and equipment comprises its purchase price,
including any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for
its intended use. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a
separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with
the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs
and maintenance expenses are charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income during
the financial period in which they are incurred.

Construction in-progress (CIP) are transferred to the related “Property and equipment” account when
the construction or installation and related activities necessary to prepare the property and equipment
for their intended use are completed, and the property and equipment are ready for service. CIP is not
depreciated until such time when the relevant assets are completed and available for use.
Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives (EUL) of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the EUL of the improvements
or the term of the related lease, whichever is shorter.
The EUL of property and equipment in general are as follow:

Years
Building and other equipment 20 - 25
Leasehold improvements 6 - 10
Store furniture and fixtures 5 - 10
Office furniture and fixtures 5 - 10
Transportation equipment 5 - 10
Computer equipment 3 - 10
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The assets’ useful lives and the depreciation and amortization method are reviewed periodically to
ensure that the period and the method of depreciation and amortization are consistent with the
expected pattern of economic benefits from items of property and equipment.

An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic
benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on
derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the
carrying amount of the item) is included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in
the period the item is derecognized.

The assets’ residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation and amortization are reviewed
and adjusted, if appropriate, at each financial year-end.

Fully depreciated and amortized property and equipment are maintained in the accounts until these
are no longer in use.

Intangible Assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The useful lives of
intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the EUL and assessed for impairment whenever
there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and method
for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting date.
Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic
benefits embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortization period or method, as
appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortization expense on
intangible assets with finite lives is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income as the expense category that is consistent with the function of the intangible assets.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually,
either individually or at the CGU level. The assessment of indefinite useful life is reviewed annually
to determine whether the indefinite useful life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in
useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

Licenses
The Group acquired the license to use the brand and operate its stores. The license shall be amortized
using the straight-line method over a period of ten (10) years. The amortization of the license is
recorded in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income under “Operating expenses”
account.

Trademarks
Trademarks, which were acquired through business combinations in 2012 (SSDI), 2015 (SEWI),
2016 (TGPPI) and 2018 (RSCI) were recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition and assessed
to have indefinite useful lives. Following initial recognition, the trademarks are carried at cost and
subject to annual impairment testing.

Franchise
The Group acquired the franchise to use the brand and operate its stores. The franchise shall be
amortized using the straight-line method over a period of ten (10) years. The amortization of the
franchise is recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income under “Operating
expenses” account.
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Impairment of Nonfinancial Assets

This accounting policy primarily applies to the Group’s property and equipment, investment in
associates and intangible assets.

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be
impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required,
the Group makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the
higher of an asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs to sell, and its value in use and is determined for an
individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those
from other assets or groups of assets.

Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered
impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In
determining fair value less costs to sell, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations
are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly-traded subsidiaries or other
available fair value indicators.

Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognized in the consolidated statement of

comprehensive income in the expense category consistent with the function of the impaired asset,
except for property previously revalued where the revaluation was taken to equity. In this case the
impairment is also recognized in equity up to the amount of any previous revaluation.

For nonfinancial assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to
whether there is any indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or
may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group makes an estimate of recoverable amount.
A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates
used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If
that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That
increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of
depreciation and amortization, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
Such reversal is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The following criteria are also applied in assessing impairment of specific assets:

Investment in Associates
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognize any
additional impairment loss with respect to the Group’s net investment in associates. The Group
determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in
associates is impaired. If this is the case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as being the
difference between the recoverable amount and the carrying value of the investment in associates and
recognizes the difference in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Impairment Testing of Goodwill and Trademarks

Goodwill and trademarks are reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently, if events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The Group performed its annual impairment test for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
The CGU are concluded to be the entire entities acquired by the Group. The impairment testing may
be performed at any time in the annual reporting period, but it must be performed at the same time
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every year and when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount is impaired. The impairment
testing also requires an estimation of the recoverable amount, which is the net selling price or value-
in-use of the CGU to which the goodwill and intangibles are allocated.

The most recent detailed calculation made in a preceding period of the recoverable amount of the
CGU may be used for the impairment testing for the current period provided that:

 The assets and liabilities making up the CGU have not changed significantly from the most recent
calculation;
 The most recent recoverable amount calculation resulted in an amount that exceeded the carrying
amount of the CGU by a significant margin; and
 The likelihood that a current recoverable amount calculation would be less than the carrying
amount of the CGU is remote based on an analysis of events that have occurred and
circumstances that have changed since the most recent recoverable amount calculation.

Impairment is determined for goodwill and trademarks by assessing the recoverable amount of the
CGU (or group of CGU) to which the goodwill and trademarks relate. Where the recoverable amount
of the CGU (or group of CGU) is less than the carrying amount of the CGU (or group of CGU) to
which goodwill and trademarks have been allocated, an impairment loss is recognized immediately in
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Impairment loss recognized for goodwill and
trademarks shall not be reversed in future periods.

Retirement Cost
Defined Benefit Plan
The net defined benefit liability or asset is the aggregate of the present value of the defined benefit
obligation at the end of the reporting date reduced by the fair value of plan assets, adjusted for any
effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset ceiling. The asset ceiling is the present value
of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in future
contributions to the plan.

The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is actuarially determined using the
projected unit credit method.

Defined benefit costs comprise the following:

(a) service cost;
(b) net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset; and
(c) remeasurements of net defined benefit liability or asset.

Service costs which include current service costs, past service costs and gains or losses on non-
routine settlements are recognized as expense in profit or loss in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income. Past service costs are recognized when plan amendment or curtailment
occurs.

Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset is the change during the period in the net
defined benefit liability or asset that arises from the passage of time which is determined by applying
the discount rate based on government bonds to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Net interest
on the net defined benefit liability or asset is recognized as expense or income in profit or loss in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Remeasurements comprising actuarial gains and losses, return on plan assets and any change in the
effect of the asset ceiling (excluding net interest on defined benefit liability) are recognized
immediately in OCI in the period in which they arise. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit
or loss in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income subsequent periods.
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Plan assets are assets that are held by a long-term employee benefit fund or qualifying insurance
policies. Plan assets are not available to the creditors of the Group, nor can they be paid directly to
the Group. Fair value of plan assets is based on market price information. When no market price is
available, the fair value of plan assets is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a
discount rate that reflects both the risk associated with the plan assets and the maturity or expected
disposal date of those assets (or, if they have no maturity, the expected period until the settlement of
the related obligations).

The Group’s right to be reimbursed of some or all of the expenditure required to settle a defined
benefit obligation is recognized as a separate asset at fair value when and only when reimbursement is
virtually certain.

Value-Added Taxes (VAT)

Input tax represents the VAT paid on purchases of goods and services that the Group can apply
against any future liability for output VAT on sale of goods and services subjected to VAT. The
input VAT can also be recovered as tax credit under certain circumstances and can be applied against
future income tax liability of the Group upon approval of the BIR. Input VAT is stated at its
estimated NRV. Output VAT pertains to the 12.0% tax due on the local sale of goods by the Group.

If at the end of any taxable month, the output VAT exceeds the input VAT, the outstanding balance is
included under “Trade and other payables” account. If the input VAT exceeds the output VAT, the
excess shall be carried over to the succeeding months and included under “Other current assets”.

Creditable Withholding Taxes (CWT)

CWT included under other current assets are attributable to taxes withheld by third parties arising
from the sale of goods, rental fees and other services and will be applied against future taxes payable.

Income Tax
Current Tax
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected
to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute
the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is provided, using the balance sheet liability method, on all temporary differences, with
certain exceptions, at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, with certain exceptions.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, carryforward of unused
tax credits from excess of minimum corporate income tax (MCIT) over regular corporate income tax
(RCIT) and net operating loss carryover (NOLCO), to the extent that it is probable that taxable
income will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and carryforward of
unused tax credits from excess MCIT and NOLCO can be utilized.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part
of the deferred tax asset to be utilized.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate that is expected to apply to the period
when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been
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enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income is recognized outside the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Deferred tax
items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in the consolidated statement
of comprehensive income or other comprehensive income.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity
and the same taxation authority.

Capital Stock
Capital stock is measured at par value for all shares issued. When the Group issues shares in excess
of par, the excess is recognized as additional paid-in capital (APIC) (Note 18). Incremental costs
incurred directly attributable to the issuance of new shares are treated as deduction from APIC. If
APIC is not sufficient, the excess is charged against retained earnings.

Equity Reserve
Equity reserve consist of equity transactions other than capital contributions, such as equity
transactions arising from transactions with NCI and combination or entities under common control.

Retained Earnings
Retained earnings represent accumulated earnings of the Group less dividends declared and any
adjustment arising from application of new accounting standards, policies or correction of errors
applied retroactively. It includes the accumulated equity in undistributed earnings of consolidated
subsidiaries which are not available for dividends until declared by subsidiaries. Appropriated
retained earnings are those that are restricted for store expansion. Unappropriated retained earnings
are those that can be allocated for specific purposes and can be distributed as dividend (Note 18).

Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at inception date of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of
a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

A reassessment is made after inception of the lease, only if one of the following applies:

a) there is a change in contractual terms, other than a renewal or extension of the arrangement;
b) a renewal option is exercised or extension granted, unless the term of the renewal or extension;
c) there is a change in the determination of whether fulfillment is dependent on a specified asset; or
d) there is a substantial change to the asset.

Where a reassessment is made, lease accounting shall commence or cease from the date when the
change in circumstances gave rise to the reassessment for scenarios (a), (c) or (d) and at the date of
renewal or extension period for scenario (b).

Group as Lessee
Leases where the lessor does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the
assets are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Group as Lessor
Leases where the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the
assets are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating operating leases
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are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term on the same
basis as the rental income. Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are
earned.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the Group’s functional currency using the
exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency using the Bankers Association of the
Philippines (BAP) and Philippine Dealing Exchange Corporation (PDEx) closing rate prevailing at
the reporting date in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Exchange gains or losses arising from foreign
exchange transactions are credited to or charged against operations for the period.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated
using the prevailing closing exchange rate as of the date of initial transaction.

Financial statements of consolidated foreign subsidiaries which are considered foreign entities are
translated into the presentation currency of the Parent Company (Peso) at the closing exchange rate at
end of reporting period and their statements of income are translated using the monthly weighted
average exchange rates for the year. The exchange differences arising from the translation are taken
directly to a separate component of equity (under cumulative translation adjustment). On disposal of a
foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognized in equity relating to that particular foreign
operation is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income for the year applicable to common stock by the
weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the year, adjusted for any
subsequent stock dividends declared.

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income for the year attributable to ordinary equity
holders of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year
plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the
dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

The calculation of diluted EPS does not assume conversion, exercise, or other issue of potential
common shares that would have an antidilutive effect on EPS.

The Parent Company does not have any potential dilutive ordinary shares for the three months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Note 26).

Provisions
Provisions are recognized only when the following conditions are met: (a) there exists a present
obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event; (b) it is probable (i.e., more likely than
not) that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation; and (c) a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are
reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Where the Group
expects a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is
recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. If the effect of
the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future
cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and,
where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the
provision due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense in profit or loss. Provisions
are reviewed at each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.
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Contingencies
Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements. These are disclosed
unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent
assets are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of
economic benefits is probable.

Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the
Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM, who is responsible for resource allocation
and assessing performance of the operating segment, has been identified as the President. The nature
of the operating segment is set out in Note 6.
Events After the Reporting Date
Post year-end events that provide additional information about the Group’s position at the reporting
date (adjusting events) are reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Post year-end events
that are non-adjusting events are disclosed in the consolidated financial statements when material.

5. Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of the 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 of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could
differ from such estimates.

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:

Operating Lease Commitments - Group as Lessee

The Group, having the ability to terminate the lease term, has entered into cancellable lease
agreements as a lessee. The Group evaluates whether a lease contract is cancellable or noncancelable
by assessing penalties on pretermination of lease contract. Penalties considered by the Group are not
limited to those that are imposed by the contract but also include possible payment to third parties and
loss of future earnings. The amount and timing of recorded rent expenses would differ if the Group
determines lease contracts as noncancelable. Also, the Group has determined that it has not retained
all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the leased property.

Right to Access - Performance Obligation Satisfied Over Time (Upon Adoption of PFRS 15)
The Group considered the following in assessing whether the non-refundable upfront franchise fee is
a right to access the Ministop and TGP licenses: (a) the franchisee reasonably expects that the entity
will undertake activities that will significantly affect the license to which the customer has rights (i.e.
the characters); (b) the rights granted by the franchise agreement directly expose the franchisee to any
positive or negative effects of the Group’s activities because the franchise agreement requires the
customer to use the latest characters; and (c) even though the franchisees may benefit from those
activities through the rights granted by the franchise agreement, they do not transfer a good or service
to the customer as those activities occur.

The Group concludes that non-refundable upfront franchise fee is a payment to provide the
franchisees with access to the Ministop and TGP licenses as it exists throughout the franchise period.
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Consequently, the entity accounts for the upfront franchise fee as a performance obligation satisfied
over time.

Determination if Consideration Received from Suppliers is Not Distinct

The Group in the ordinary course of business received consideration from suppliers for product
placements (e.g. slotting fees) and other programs. The Group determines that the consideration
received from the suppliers is not in exchange for a distinct good or service that transfers to the
supplier because of the following considerations:

 the standalone selling price of the good or service for which the consideration is received cannot
be reasonably estimated; and
 the supplier does not obtain control of the goods or service.

Accounting for Investment in GrowSari and G2M through Convertible Note

The Group has investments in GrowSari, Inc. and G2M Solutions Philippines Pte. Ltd. through
convertible note which will provide the Group 28.60% and 14.90% ownership interest, respectively,
upon conversion of the note. The Group assessed that it has significant influence as evidenced by
provision of technical information, board seats and service agreement in the term sheet. Thus, the
investments are accounted for as investments in associates.

Determination of Control
The Group determined that it has control over its investees by considering, among others, its power
over the investee, exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and
the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.

The following were also considered:

 The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee;
 Rights arising from other contractual agreements; and
 The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.

Recognition of Insurance Recovery

The Group has recognized insurance recovery from its business interruption claim. For the amount
recognized, the Group has determined that the likelihood of receiving insurance recovery is virtually
certain and its recognition in the period is appropriate considering the following:

 There is a valid insurance policy for the incident;

 The advanced status of the Group’s discussion with the adjuster and insurers regarding the claim;
and
 The subsequent information that conform the status of the claim as of the reporting date.

Contingencies
The Group is currently involved in certain legal proceedings. The estimate of the probable costs for
the resolution of these claims has been developed in consultation with outside counsel handling the
defense in these matters and is based upon an analysis of potential results. The Group currently does
not believe that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Group’s financial
position and results of operations. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be
materially affected by changes in the estimates or in the effectiveness of the strategies relating to
these proceedings (Note 31).
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Estimates and Assumptions

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the
reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

Recoverability of Goodwill and Trademarks

In the course of the Group’s business combinations, goodwill and trademarks were acquired
(Note 14). These assets have indefinite useful lives.

The Group performed its annual impairment test as at December 31, 2018 and 2017. The recoverable
amounts of the CGUs have been determined based on value in use (VIU) and enterprise value or
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EV/EBITDA) multiple calculations.

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, below are the business segments from which trademarks arise:

Basis Amount
SSDI VIU =1,566,917,532
P
TGPPI VIU 1,264,098,435
SEWI VIU 364,914,493
=3,195,930,460
P

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, below are the business segments from which goodwill arise:

Basis Amount
TGPPI EV/EBITDA =1,281,428,830
P
SSDI EV/EBITDA 745,887,131
SEWI VIU 715,103,869
EC EV/EBITDA 199,870,222
RHIB VIU 145,655,320
RTSHPI EV/EBITDA 85,161,468
Beauty Skinnovations Retail, Inc. (BSRI) VIU 83,324,691
JRMC EV/EBITDA 71,732,435
HPTDI VIU 30,000,000
GPC EV/EBITDA 23,250,000
=3,381,413,966
P

Value In Use
The recoverable amount of each CGU has been determined based on a value in use calculation using
cash flow projections from financial budgets approved by senior management covering a five-year
period. The projected cash flows have been updated to reflect the demand for products and services.

The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections in 9.70% in 2018 (10.70% in 2017) and
cash flows beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using a 5.00% to 10.00% in 2018 growth rate
(5.00% to 10.00% in 2017) that is the same as the long-term average growth rate for the respective
industries. As a result of this analysis, management concluded that the goodwill and trademarks are
not impaired.
The calculation of value in use of the CGUs is most sensitive to the following assumptions:

 Gross margins
 Discount rate
 Price inflation
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 Growth rates used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the forecast period

Gross Margins
Gross margins are based on average values achieved in one (1) to five (5) years preceding the
beginning of the budget period. These are increased over the budget period for anticipated efficiency
improvements. An increase of 7.00% to 12.00% per annum was applied. A decreased demand can
lead to a decline in gross margin. A decrease in gross margin from 20.80% to 2.80% for 2018 and
11.50% to 5.00% for 2017 would result in impairment.

Discount Rates
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each CGU, taking into
consideration the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not been
incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific
circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its weighted average cost
of capital (WACC). The WACC takes into account both debt and equity. The cost of equity is
derived from the expected return on investment by the Group’s investors. The cost of debt is based
on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segment-specific risk is
incorporated by applying individual beta factors. The beta factors are evaluated annually based on
publicly available market data. Adjustments to the discount rate are made to factor in the specific
amount and timing of the future tax flows in order to reflect a pre-tax discount rate. A rise in pre-tax
discount rate of 2.40% to 20.20% and 8.00% to 12.00%, in 2018 and 2017, respectively, would result
in impairment.

Price Inflation
Forecast price inflation which impacts the forecast for operating expenses lies within a range of
3.00% to 5.00% in 2018 and 2017. If price increases greater than the forecast price inflation and the
Group is unable to pass on or absorb these increases through efficiency improvements, then the
Group will have to recognize an impairment.

Growth Rate Estimates

Rates are based on published industry research. A reduction to 3.00% in the long-term growth rate
would result in impairment.

EV/EBITDA Multiple
The Group utilized the use of EV/EBITDA multiple in the impairment testing of its goodwill from the
acquisitions of some of its subsidiaries wherein the Group obtained and selected comparable entities
which closely represent each entity from which goodwill was acquired. The characteristics taken into
account include, among others, the geographical area where the comparable resides, nature of
business or operations of the comparable entities and economic environment from which the
comparable entities operate.

As such, the Group has selected EV/EBITDA multiples limited to retail entities in the Philippines as
the management of the Group believes that these entities reasonably represent each acquired entity
after carefully taking into account the future viability of the assumptions used and ability of each
entity to attain such position in the future as it relates to the overall growth in the industry and in the
country.

In 2018 and 2017, the Group used the EV/EBITDA multiple ranging from 10 to 15 multiples for
impairment testing of goodwill and concluded and satisfied that goodwill from the acquired entities
are not impaired.

If such EV/EBITDA multiple used falls lower than 4.45 multiple, goodwill will be impaired.
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Provision for ECL of Trade and Other Receivables (Applicable Beginning January 1, 2018)
The Group uses a provision matrix to calculate ECLs for trade receivables and contract assets. The
provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments that have
similar loss patterns.

The provision matrix is initially based on the Group’s historical observed default rates. The Group
calibrated the matrix to adjust the historical credit loss experience with forward-looking information.
At every reporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-
looking estimates are analyzed.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, allowance for expected credit losses on trade and
other receivables amounted to P
=156.35 million.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of the Group’s trade and other
receivables amounted to P
=2.79 billion andP
=3.17 billion (Note 8).

Estimating NRV of Merchandise Inventories

The Group carries merchandise inventory at NRV whenever the utility of it becomes lower than cost
due to damage, physical deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, losses or other causes.
The estimate of the NRV is reviewed regularly.

Estimates of NRV are based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the estimates are
made on the amount the inventories are expected to be realized. These estimates take into
consideration fluctuations of price or cost directly relating to events occurring after reporting date to
the extent that such events confirm conditions existing at reporting date.

Merchandise inventories amounted to P

=19.28 billion and P
=18.63 billion as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018, respectively (Note 9).

Evaluation of Impairment of Nonfinancial Assets

The Group reviews property and equipment, investment in associates and intangible assets with
definite lives for impairment of value.

The Group estimates the recoverable amount as the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and value
in use. 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 property and equipment, investment in associates and intangible assets.

The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions
in an arm’s length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for
disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model. The
cash flows are derived from the budget for the next five (5) years and do not include restructuring
activities that the Group is not yet committed to or significant future investments that will enhance the
asset’s performance of the CGU being tested. The recoverable amount is most sensitive to the
discount rate used for the discounted cash flow model as well as the expected future cash inflows and
the growth rate used for extrapolation purposes.

Based on management assessment as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there are no
additional impairment provision required for property and equipment other than those already
recorded in the books while there are none for investment in associates.
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As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of the Group’s property and
equipment amounted to P =19,096.14 million and P
=19,269.21 million, respectively (Note 12),
investment in associates amounted to P
=7,368.59 million and P
=6,814.30 million, respectively
(Note 13) and franchise amounted to P
=23.30 million and P=24.13 million, respectively (Note 14).

Retirement and Other Benefits

The determination of the obligation and cost of retirement and other benefits is dependent on the
selection of certain assumptions used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Those assumptions
are described in Note 23, and include, among others, discount rate and salary rates increase.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of the retirement plan amounted to
=75.54 million and P
P =91.25 million asset and P
=229.40 million and P
=325.46 million obligation,
respectively.

Deferred Tax Assets

The Group reviews the carrying amounts of deferred taxes at each reporting date and reduces deferred
tax assets to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to
allow all or part of the deferred tax assets to be utilized. Management has determined based on
business forecast of succeeding years that there is enough taxable income against which recognized
deferred tax assets will be realized.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the Group has deferred tax assets amounting
=413.37 million and P
P =413.46 million, respectively (Note 25). Unrecognized deferred tax assets
amounted to P =101.18 million and P
=100.67 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018,
respectively.

Determining Whether the Loyalty Points and Gift Checks Provide Material Rights to Customers
(Upon Adoption of PFRS 15)
The Company has a loyalty points program which allows customers to accumulate points that can be
redeemed for future purchases at any of the Group’s retail outlets and participating stores, subject to a
minimum number of points obtained. The loyalty points give rise to a separate performance
obligation as they provide a material right to the customer. The transaction price is allocated to the
product and the points on a relative stand-alone selling price basis. Management estimates the stand-
alone selling price per point on the basis of the discount granted when the points are redeemed and on
the basis of the likelihood of redemption, based on past experience. The Group also has gift checks
which can be redeemed for future purchases at any of the Group’s retail outlets.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, contract liabilities arising from customer loyalty
program and gift checks amounted to P
=173.38 million and P
=197.90 million, respectively. (Note 16).

6. Operating Segments

Business Segment
The business segment is determined as the primary segment reporting format as the Group’s risks and
rates of return are affected predominantly by each operating segment.

Management monitors the operating results of its operating segments separately for the purpose of
making decision about resource allocation and performance assessment. Group financing (including
interest income, dividend income and interest expense) and income taxes are managed on a group
basis and are not allocated to operating segments. The Group evaluates performance based on
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earnings before interest and taxes, and earnings before interest and taxes, depreciation and
amortization. The Group does not report its results based on geographical segments because the
Group operates only in the Philippines.

Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to
transactions with third parties.

Cost and expenses exclude interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

The amount of segment assets and liabilities are based on the measurement principles that are similar
with those used in measuring the assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial
position which is in accordance with PFRSs.

The Group derives its revenue from the following reportable units:

 Supermarket Division
Robinsons Supermarket is a major supermarket chain in the country that focuses on health and
wellness. It also offers fresh food products at competitive prices. RSC actively encourages
consumers to adopt a healthy lifestyle by providing a wide range of high quality health and
wellness products. Such products are given a specifically allocated section within each of the
supermarkets and are made highly visible to consumers. In 2018, the Group acquired RSCI
which also operates supermarket chains in the country.

 Department Store Division

Robinsons Department Store (RDS) offers a large selection of local and international brands that
are grouped into categories such as shoes, bags and accessories (including beauty and personal
care), ladies’ and men’s wear, children’s wear, household items and others. RDS is focused on
catering to middle-income customers.

 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Division

The five (5) DIY brands Handyman Do it Best, True Value, True Home, Robinsons Builders and
Home Plus have grown to have a reputation of quality and dependability in the Philippine retail
market, as well as being aggressive in terms of expansion among mall and big box hardware and
home improvement centers in the country. The DIY segment aims to cover the Philippine
landscape with more branches in key commercial centers to promote self-reliance among do-it
yourselfers, as well as offer a wide selection of construction materials for contractors and
builders.

 Convenience Store Division

Ministop is a 24 - hour convenience store chain and is a franchise of Ministop Co. Ltd. - Japan
(Ministop), one (1) of the largest convenience store chains in Japan. The store carries a wide
assortment of merchandise and an extensive selection of ready to eat products.
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 Drug Store Division

The Drug Store segment primarily offers high quality pharmaceutical drugs, which constitutes to
over a thousand reputable branded and affordable options including The Generics Pharmacy
house brands for the generic medicines. The segment’s other major product categories are staged
milk and non-pharmaceutical selections, which include a vast array personal care items, food and
beverage, and other convenience store grocery items.

 Specialty Store Division

The Specialty Store format is the lifestyle arm of the Group. It is committed to bringing a diverse
spectrum of products and services to the Philippine market, including some of the best loved
international lifestyle brands in top entertainment systems, coffee shops, unparalleled selections
of toys and games; and well-known global fast fashion brands, local and international cosmetics,
a wide selection of nail care products, and innovative slush and fruit juice mixes.
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March 31, 2019

Intersegment
Supermarket Department DIY Convenience Drug Store Specialty Store Parent Eliminating
Division Store Division Division Store Division Division Division Company Adjustments Consolidated
Segment net sales P
=20,732,009,304 P
=3,608,586,229 P
=3,302,670,663 P
=1,552,955,365 P
=4,414,806,546 P
=3,739,266,951 =−
P =− P
P =37,350,295,058
Intersegment net sales − − − − − 432,228,826 − (432,228,826) −
Total net sales 20,732,009,304 3,608,586,229 3,302,670,663 1,552,955,365 4,414,806,546 4,171,495,777 − (432,228,826) 37,350,295,058
Segment cost of merchandise sold 16,523,871,759 2,179,994,560 2,197,110,949 1,409,423,154 3,560,413,113 3,009,577,384 − − 28,880,390,919
Intersegment cost of merchandise sold − 432,228,826 − − − − − (432,228,826) −
Total cost of merchandise sold 16,523,871,759 2,612,223,386 2,197,110,949 1,409,423,154 3,560,413,113 3,009,577,384 − (432,228,826) 28,880,390,919
Gross profit 4,208,137,545 996,362,843 1,105,559,714 143,532,211 854,393,433 1,161,918,393 − − 8,469,904,139
Segment other income 106,699,445 9,311,136 − 465,880,404 41,216,206 1,649,415 − − 624,756,606
Intersegment other income 35,539,137 − − − − − − (35,539,137) −
Total other income 142,238,582 9,311,136 − 465,880,404 41,216,206 1,649,415 − (35,539,137) 624,756,606
Gross profit including other income 4,350,376,127 1,005,673,979 1,105,559,714 609,412,615 895,609,639 1,163,567,808 − (35,539,137) 9,094,660,745
Segment operating expenses 3,450,254,282 885,617,927 774,449,329 548,208,618 510,126,084 872,423,159 27,472,077 − 7,068,551,476
Intersegment operating expenses 1,864,716 9,467,573 8,218,293 − 10,776,139 5,212,416 − (35,539,137) −
Total operating expenses 3,452,118,998 895,085,500 782,667,622 548,208,618 520,902,223 877,635,575 27,472,077 (35,539,137) 7,068,551,476
Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation
and amortization 898,257,129 110,588,479 322,892,092 61,203,997 374,707,416 285,932,233 (27,472,077) − 2,026,109,269
Depreciation and amortization 477,348,420 106,387,733 58,827,716 60,711,078 38,391,932 87,528,316 − − 829,195,195
Earnings before interest and taxes 420,908,709 4,200,746 264,064,376 492,919 336,315,484 198,403,917 (27,472,077) − 1,196,914,074
Interest expense (23,840,211) (13,694,504) (1,113,980) − (30,111,693) (14,113,678) (14,994,583) 7,723,496 (90,145,153)
Interest income 13,904,536 14,081,590 16,014,591 5,208,315 9,856,855 8,690,184 218,611,308 (7,723,496) 278,643,883
Dividend income − − − − − − 27,875,000 − 27,875,000
Foreign exchange gain - net (2,033,373) − − − − − (5,563,117) − (7,596,490)
Equity in net earnings of an associate − − − − − − 10,255,083 − 10,255,083
Others − − − − − − (1,956,231) − (1,956,231)
Income before income tax P
=408,939,661 P
=4,587,832 P
=278,964,987 P
=5,701,234 P
=316,060,646 P
=192,980,423 P
=206,755,383 =−
P P
=1,413,990,166
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets P
=29,668,410,912 P
=5,647,223,297 P
=6,927,914,982 P
=3,994,667,219 P
=8,715,153,733 P
=8,566,262,121 P
=31,967,175,031 P
=10,624,009,248 P=106,110,816,543
Investment in subsidiaries - at cost 2,790,607,224 3,878,258,269 − − − − 21,632,839,151 (28,301,704,644) −
Total segment assets P
=32,459,018,136 P
=9,525,481,566 P
=6,927,914,982 P
=3,994,667,219 P
=8,715,153,733 P
=8,566,262,121 P
=53,600,014,182 (P
=17,677,695,396) P
=106,110,816,543
Total segment liabilities P
=14,993,635,187 P
=4,434,534,982 P
=2,275,872,594 P
=2,259,470,650 P
=4,652,508,660 P
=5,009,244,830 P
=1,159,779,134 (P
=2,817,034,200) P=31,968,011,837
Other segment information:
Capital expenditures P
=302,925,249 P
=75,615,546 P
=54,128,789 P
=123,767,111 P
=24,760,450 P
=68,720,367 =−
P =−
P P
=649,917,512
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March 31, 2018

Intersegment
Supermarket Department DIY Convenience Store Drug Store Specialty Store Parent Eliminating
Division Store Division Division Division Division Division Company Adjustments Consolidated
Segment net sales =13,540,022,583
P =3,557,820,194
P =3,102,702,726
P =1,525,183,983
P =3,813,818,760
P =3,421,137,214
P =−
P =− =
P P28,960,685,460
Intersegment net sales − − − − − 276,609,076 − (276,609,076) −
Total net sales 13,540,022,583 3,557,820,194 3,102,702,726 1,525,183,983 3,813,818,760 3,697,746,290 − (276,609,076) 28,960,685,460
Segment cost of merchandise sold 10,969,448,221 2,282,041,514 2,088,964,670 1,382,679,849 3,056,134,710 2,670,632,768 − − 22,449,901,732
Intersegment cost of merchandise sold − 276,609,076 − − − − − (276,609,076) −
Total cost of merchandise sold 10,969,448,221 2,558,650,590 2,088,964,670 1,382,679,849 3,056,134,710 2,670,632,768 − (276,609,076) 22,449,901,732
Gross profit 2,570,574,362 999,169,604 1,013,738,056 142,504,134 757,684,050 1,027,113,522 − − 6,510,783,728
Segment other income 33,425,580 26,329,240 − 423,537,459 51,354,554 8,347,118 − − 542,993,951
Intersegment other income 31,832,552 8,789,683 − − − − − (40,622,235) −
Total other income 65,258,132 35,118,923 − 423,537,459 51,354,554 8,347,118 − (40,622,235) 542,993,951
Gross profit including other income 2,635,832,494 1,034,288,527 1,013,738,056 566,041,593 809,038,604 1,035,460,640 − (40,622,235) 7,053,777,679
Segment operating expenses 1,839,424,382 861,311,740 712,662,602 497,894,270 472,082,291 777,546,099 45,367,955 − 5,206,289,339
Intersegment operating expenses 6,478,721 11,224,380 8,306,121 − 6,799,888 7,813,125 − (40,622,235) −
Total operating expenses 1,845,903,103 872,536,120 720,968,723 497,894,270 478,882,179 785,359,224 45,367,955 (40,622,235) 5,206,289,339
Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation
and amortization 789,929,391 161,752,407 292,769,333 68,147,323 330,156,425 250,101,416 (45,367,955) − 1,847,488,340
Depreciation and amortization 226,167,135 101,052,049 52,023,134 59,752,818 28,716,427 104,725,939 − − 572,437,502
Earnings before interest and taxes 563,762,256 60,700,358 240,746,199 8,394,505 301,439,998 145,375,477 (45,367,955) − 1,275,050,838
Interest expense (1,239,933) (8,779,844) (931,805) − (12,488,125) (11,133,678) − 7,723,496 (26,849,889)
Interest income 8,289,981 3,629,797 9,320,895 3,805,603 2,512,135 6,150,070 210,920,265 (7,723,496) 236,905,250
Dividend income − − − − − − 27,875,000 − 27,875,000
Foreign exchange gain - net − − − − − − 161,647,728 − 161,647,728
Equity in net earnings of an associate − − − − − − 38,250,733 − 38,250,733
Income before income tax =570,812,304
P =55,550,311
P =249,135,289
P =12,200,108
P =291,464,008
P =140,391,869
P =393,325,771
P =−
P =1,712,879,660
P
December 31, 2018
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets =30,641,562,719
P =5,107,770,668
P =6,528,041,665
P =3,111,410,150
P =8,983,261,961
P =9,252,631,153
P =31,697,362,422
P P12,455,066,456 =
= P107,777,107,194
Investment in subsidiaries - at cost 2,790,607,224 3,878,258,269 62,500,000 − − − 21,632,839,151 (28,364,204,644) −
Total segment assets =33,432,169,943
P =8,986,028,937
P =6,590,541,665
P =3,111,410,150
P =8,983,261,961
P =9,252,631,153
P =53,330,201,573
P (P
=15,909,138,188) P
=107,777,107,194
Total segment liabilities =15,061,073,844
P =3,937,639,289
P =2,097,554,693
P =1,381,766,940
P =5,178,010,004
P =5,788,948,538
P =1,594,271,333
P =33,674,554 P
P =35,072,939,195
Other segment information:
Capital expenditures =2,300,718,232
P =598,770,330
P =447,306,797
P =211,404,175
P =133,088,174
P =728,159,814
P =−
P =−
P =4,419,447,522
P
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The revenue of the Group consists mainly of sales to external customers through its retail and internet
channels. Inter-segment revenue arising from purchase arrangements amounting P =432.23 million,
and P
=276.61 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively, were eliminated on consolidation.

No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable segments.

Capital expenditures consist of additions to property and equipment arising from current acquisitions
and those acquired through business combinations plus any adjustments made in the fair values of the
acquired property and equipment.

The Group has no significant customer which contributed to 10.00% or more to the revenue of the
Group.

7. Cash and Cash Equivalents

This account consists of cash on hand and in banks and cash equivalents amounting to P
=11.80 billion
and P
=14.79 billion as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Cash in banks earns interest at the respective bank deposit rates. Cash equivalents are made for
varying periods of one (1) to three (3) months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the
Group, and earn annual interest at the respective short-term investment rates that ranges from 0.90%
to 5.52%,0.90% to 5.52% in 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Interest income arising from cash in banks and cash equivalents amounted to P
=76.20 million and
=41.40 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
P

8. Trade and Other Receivables

This account consists of:

March 31, December

2019 31, 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Trade (Notes 24 and 27) P
=1,695,338,617 =2,108,620,270
P
Nontrade (Notes 24 and 27) 656,598,712 734,264,185
Due from franchisees (Notes 27 and 29) 591,385,591 485,057,897
2,943,322,920 3,327,942,352
Less allowance for impairment losses
(Notes 27 and 29) 156,346,848 156,346,848
P
=2,786,976,072 =3,171,595,504
P

Trade receivables are noninterest-bearing and are generally on a one (1) to thirty (30) days’ term.

Nontrade receivables include receivable from insurance companies amounting to P

=145.97 million as
of December 31, 2018. The remaining balance consists of operational advances and interest
receivable arising from short-term investments.
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Movement in the allowance for impairment losses is as follows:

March 31, December

2019 31, 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=156,346,848 =110,387,770
P
Provision for impairment losses (Note 21) − 46,748,194
Less write off − 789,116
Balance at end of year P
=156,346,848 =156,346,848
P

9. Merchandise Inventories

The rollforward analysis of this account follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year =18,628,013,928 =
P P14,846,561,020
Acquisition through business combination − 3,073,734,206
Add purchases - net of purchase discounts and
allowances 29,549,422,829 103,596,280,274
Cost of goods available for sale 48,177,436,757 121,516,575,500
Less cost of merchandise sold 28,880,390,919 102,845,384,354
Allowance for inventory obsolescence 17,577,218 43,177,218
Balance at end of year P
=19,279,468,620 =18,628,013,928
P

The cost of merchandise inventories charged to the consolidated statements of comprehensive income
amounted to P =28.88 billion and P
=22.45 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
respectively.

Movements in the allowance for shrinkage, obsolescence and other losses for the three months ended
March 31, 2019 and year ended December 31, 2018 follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=43,177,218 =−
P
Provisions during the year (Note 21) − 59,503,049
Less write off and reversals 25,600,000 16,325,831
Balance at end of year P
=17,577,218 =43,177,218
P

There are no merchandise inventories pledged as security for liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018.
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10. Other Current Assets

This account consists of:

March 31, December

2019 31, 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Input VAT - net P
=2,307,541,939 =2,246,748,776
P
Prepayments 439,888,292 490,482,729
Creditable withholding tax 545,943,074 410,508,668
Others 17,004,482 11,920,917
P
=3,310,377,787 =3,159,661,090
P

Input VAT will be applied against output VAT in the succeeding periods.

Prepayments consist of advance payments for rental, taxes and utilities.

CWT will be applied against income tax payable in future periods.

Others consist mainly of excess payments of income taxes.

11. Debt and Equity Instrument Financial Assets

The Group’s debt and equity instrument financial assets classified as FVOCI and FVTPL which are
carried at fair value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Debt securities
FVOCI with recycling (a) =16,631,029,558 =
P P16,135,895,711
FVTPL (b) 1,663,214,780 1,665,171,011
18,294,244,338 17,801,066,722
Equity securities at FVOCI without recycling 1,974,000,000 1,950,400,000
=20,268,244,338 P
P =19,751,466,722

Debt Securities
a. The Group’s debt securities consist of Peso and Dollar-denominated bond securities with fixed
coupon rate per annum ranging from 4.38% to 7.88% and term of five (5) to ten (10) years.
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Rollforward analysis of debt securities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Amortized cost:
At beginning of year =16,804,654,570 =
P P16,593,843,811
Additions 275,867,140 847,021,924
Disposals − (756,249,689)
Foreign exchange gain (5,268,157) 133,169,275
At end of year 17,075,253,553 16,817,785,321
Amortization of premium on debt securities (77,133,841) (75,423,505)
Change in fair value of financial assets:
At beginning of year (593,335,355) 329,275,323
Changes in fair value recognized in OCI 226,245,201 (965,569,116)
Transfer to profit or loss − 42,958,438
Allowance for expected credit losses − (13,130,750)
At end of year (367,090,154) (606,466,105)
=16,631,029,558 P
P =16,135,895,711

b. The Group’s debt securities pertain to Metrobank Basel III Tier 2 Notes and BDO Tier 2 Notes
with fixed interest rate of 5.38% and 5.19%, respectively. The notes will mature on June 27,
2024 and March 10, 2020, respectively.

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
At beginning of year =1,665,171,011 =
P P1,683,700,000
Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss (1,956,231) (18,528,989)
=1,663,214,780 P
P =1,665,171,011

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Group recognized loss on disposal of
debt instrument financial assets amounting to nil and P
=25.38 million, respectively.

Interest income arising from debt instrument financial assets amounted to P

=202.44 million and
=195.51 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
P

Accretion of interest pertains to the amortization of interest income resulting from the difference
of the carrying value and face value of debt instrument financial assets.
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Equity Securities
Quoted equity securities pertain to investment in stock listed in the PSE. The Group elected to
classify irrevocably its listed equity investments under FVOCI in 2018 as it intends to hold these
investments for the foreseeable future.

Rollforward analysis of equity securities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Cost =2,000,000,000 =
P P2,000,000,000
Change in fair value of equity instrument
financial assets:
At beginning of year (49,600,000) 104,000,000
Changes in fair value 23,600,000 (153,600,000)
At end of year (26,000,000) (49,600,000)
=1,974,000,000 P
P =1,950,400,000

Dividend income earned by the Group amounted to P

=27.88 for the three months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018.

Fair value changes on debt and equity instrument financial assets attributable to the equity holders of
the Parent Company follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balances at the beginning of year (P
=642,230,230) =433,980,448
P
Change in fair value during the year - OCI 249,845,201 (1,119,169,116)
Transfers to profit or loss − 42,958,438
Balances at the end of year =392,385,029) (P
(P =642,230,230)
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12. Property and Equipment

March 31, 2019

Building Store Office
and Other Leasehold Furniture Furniture Transportation Computer Construction
Land Equipment Improvements and Fixtures and Fixtures Equipment Equipment in Progress Total
Cost
At beginning of year P
= 609,382,477 P
= 2,806,347,351 P
= 16,184,847,447 P
= 10,943,361,979 P
= 2,749,061,388 P
= 214,640,752 P
= 3,204,209,258 =−
P P
= 36,711,850,652
Additions − 6,393,527 352,750,753 195,695,103 52,465,789 5,321,429 37,290,910 − 649,917,511
Disposals and derecognition − − (49,801,210) (18,783,245) 1,499,444 − (4,296,892) − (71,381,903)
At end of year 609,382,477 2,812,740,878 16,487,796,990 11,120,273,837 2,803,026,621 219,962,181 3,237,203,276 − 37,290,386,260
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
At beginning of year − 827,792,789 7,720,367,463 5,990,962,008 908,288,918 143,590,710 1,775,835,924 − 17,366,837,812
Depreciation and amortization (Note 21) − 38,253,934 390,381,249 232,539,863 71,945,706 4,350,602 81,396,349 − 818,867,703
Disposals and derecognition − − (46,852,790) (16,645,896) (96,295) − (3,665,499) − (67,260,480)
At end of year − 866,046,723 8,063,895,922 6,206,855,975 980,138,329 147,941,312 1,853,566,774 − 18,118,445,035
Allowance for impairment losses
At beginning and end of year − − 49,567,673 25,882,986 − − 349,273 − 75,799,932
P
= 609,382,477 P
= 1,946,694,155 P
= 8,374,333,395 P
= 4,887,534,876 P
= 1,822,888,292 P
= 72,020,869 P
= 1,383,287,229 =−
P P
= 19,096,141,293

December 31, 2018

Building Store Office
and Other Leasehold Furniture Furniture Transportation Computer Construction
Land Equipment Improvements and Fixtures and Fixtures Equipment Equipment in Progress Total
Cost
At beginning of year =42,560,000
P =1,736,445,913
P =13,336,313,960
P =8,985,785,664
P =2,200,258,093
P =205,687,524
P =2,559,053,303
P =−
P =29,066,104,457
P
Additions through business combination (Note 19) − 1,055,410,907 1,504,200,176 1,140,406,897 19,878,814 4,568,813 173,259,404 − 3,897,725,011
Additions 566,822,477 20,600,492 1,832,715,018 945,195,127 531,144,741 6,630,665 516,339,002 − 4,419,447,522
Disposals and derecognition − (6,109,961) (488,381,707) (128,025,709) (2,220,260) (2,246,250) (44,442,451) − (671,426,338)
At end of year 609,382,477 2,806,347,351 16,184,847,447 10,943,361,979 2,749,061,388 214,640,752 3,204,209,258 − 36,711,850,652
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
At beginning of year − 762,915,308 6,846,916,373 5,430,000,011 658,242,847 128,288,976 1,562,551,987 − 15,388,915,502
Depreciation and amortization (Note 21) − 68,191,243 1,117,732,580 665,203,140 252,073,518 16,436,667 257,422,724 − 2,377,059,872
Disposals and derecognition − (3,313,762) (244,281,490) (104,241,143) (2,027,447) (1,134,933) (44,138,787) − (399,137,562)
At end of year − 827,792,789 7,720,367,463 5,990,962,008 908,288,918 143,590,710 1,775,835,924 − 17,366,837,812
Allowance for impairment losses
At beginning and end of year − − 49,567,673 25,882,986 − − 349,273 − 75,799,932
=609,382,477
P =1,978,554,562
P =8,414,912,311
P =4,926,516,985
P =1,840,772,470
P =71,050,042
P =1,428,024,061
P =−
P =19,269,212,908
P
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Allowance for impairment losses pertain to closing of non-performing stores. Cost of fully
depreciated property and equipment still in use amounted to P
=8.92 billion and P
=7.64 billion as of
March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 respectively.

13. Investment in Associates

This account consists of investments in shares of stocks as follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
RBC P
=6,721,249,408 =6,440,203,060
P
G2M 160,650,429 160,650,429
TCCI 385,319,135 112,075,299
GrowSari 100,968,595 100,968,595
DAVI 400,000 400,000
P
=7,368,587,567 =6,814,297,383
P

The details of the investment in common stock of RBC follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Shares of stock - at equity:
Balance at beginning of year P
=5,950,238,902 =4,750,238,902
P
Additional investment (Note 2) − 1,200,000,000
Balance at end of year 5,950,238,902 5,950,238,902
Accumulated equity in net earnings:
Balance at beginning of year 960,380,963 834,958,356
Equity in net earnings 17,011,247 125,422,607
Balance at end of year 977,392,210 960,380,963
Share in fair value changes of financial assets of
RBC:
Balance at beginning of year (417,023,044) (393,204,586)
Share in fair value changes of
financial assets at FVOCI 252,946,976 (23,818,458)
Balance at end of year (164,076,068) (417,023,044)
Share in translation loss adjustments:
Balance at beginning of year (48,006,938) (41,044,297)
Share in translation adjustments 5,558,103 (6,962,641)
Balance at end of year (42,448,835) (48,006,938)
Share in remeasurement losses on retirement
obligation:
Balance at beginning of year (5,386,823) (4,143,444)
Share in remeasurement gain (loss) on
retirement obligation 5,530,022 (1,243,379)
Balance at end of year 143,199 (5,386,823)
P
=6,721,249,408 =6,440,203,060
P
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RBC is incorporated in the Philippines and is engaged in commercial and thrift banking whose
principal activities include deposit-taking, lending, foreign exchange dealing and fund transfers or
remittance servicing. The Group has 40.00% ownership in RBC.

Summarized financial information of RBC follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Total assets P
=120,731,742,310 =121,356,956,413
P
Total liabilities 104,669,399,914 109,157,896,832
Net income 42,528,117 313,556,517
Other comprehensive loss 632,367,440 (59,546,145)

The consolidated statements of comprehensive income follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Total operating income P
=1,047,037,362 =4,125,255,244
P
Total operating expenses and tax 1,004,509,245 3,811,698,727
Net income 42,528,117 313,556,517
Other comprehensive income (loss) 632,367,440 (59,546,145)
Total comprehensive income P
=674,895,557 =254,010,372
P
Group’s share of profit for the year P
=17,011,247 =125,422,607
P

The reconciliation of the net assets of RBC to the carrying amounts of the interest in RBC recognized
in the consolidated financial statements follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Net assets of RBC P
=16,081,048,955 =15,378,433,085
P
Proportionate ownership in the associate 40% 40%
Total share in net assets 6,432,419,582 6,151,373,234
Carrying amount of the investment 6,721,249,408 6,440,203,060
Difference P
=288,829,826 =288,829,826
P

The difference is attributable to the commercial banking license and goodwill.

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Fair value changes on financial assets and remeasurement losses on retirement obligation of
associates attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Changes in fair value of financial assets
of associates:
Balances at beginning of year (P
=426,604,312) (P
=373,495,977)
Change in fair value during the year 179,294,549 (53,108,335)
Balances at end of year (247,309,763) (426,604,312)
Remeasurement losses on retirement obligation of
associates:
Balances at beginning of year (8,299,655) (7,056,276)
Remeasurement gain (loss) during the year 5,530,022 (1,243,379)
Balances at end of year (2,769,633) (8,299,655)
(P
=250,079,396) (P
=434,903,967)

G2M
On September 20, 2018, the Parent Company made an investment in G2M amounting to
=160.65 million through convertible note which will provide the Company 14.90% ownership interest
P
upon conversion of the note. The terms of the agreement also provide and entitled the Company to
one (1) out of three (3) board seats. G2M is principally engaged in the business of providing
neighborhood sundry stores enablement platform and software in the Philippines.

TCCI
On March 28, 2019, the Parent Company made additional investment in TCCI amounting to
=280.00 million, which increases the Parent Company’s stake in TCCI from 20% to 30%.
P

On December 13, 2017, the Parent Company acquired 20.00% ownership interest in TCCI or
1.00 million shares for a total consideration amounting to P=125.00 million or P
=25.00 per share. TCCI
is incorporated in the Philippines and is the operator of BeautyMNL, an e-commerce site.

Carrying value of TCCI’s investment as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounted to
=385.32 million and P
P =112.08 million, respectively. Details follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Shares of stock - at equity:
Balance at beginning of year P
=125,000,000 =125,000,000
P
Additional investment 280,000,000 −
Balance at end of year 405,000,000 =125,000,000
P
Accumulated equity in net earnings:
Balance at beginning of year (12,924,701) (272,735)
Equity in net loss (6,756,164) (12,651,966)
Balance at end of year (19,680,865) (12,924,701)
P
=385,319,135 =112,075,299
P
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GrowSari
On August 16, 2018, RSC made an investment in GrowSari amounting to P =105.00 million through
convertible note which will provide the Company 28.60% ownership interest upon conversion of the
note. The terms of the agreement also provide technical information and entitled the Company to two
(2) out of seven (7) board seats. GrowSari is engaged in selling wholesale goods to sari sari business
owners.

DAVI
On November 16, 2018, the Parent Company subscribed 40% ownership interest in DAVI of which
=0.40 million was paid in 2018. As of December 31, 2018, DAVI has not yet started commercial
P
operations. DAVI’s principal activities include processing, managing and analyzing data.

14. Intangible Assets

This account consists of:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Goodwill (Note 19) =12,490,800,027 =
P P12,490,800,027
Trademarks (Note 19) 6,581,862,411 6,591,363,481
Licenses − −
Franchise 23,299,463 24,125,885
=19,095,961,901 P
P =19,106,289,393

Goodwill
The Group’s goodwill pertains to the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets
of acquired subsidiaries. Details follow (Note 19):

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
TGPPI =1,281,428,830 P
P =1,281,428,830
SSDI 745,887,131 745,887,131
SEWI 715,103,869 715,103,869
EC 199,870,222 199,870,222
RHIB 145,655,320 145,655,320
RTSHPI 85,161,468 85,161,468
BSRI 83,324,691 83,324,691
JRMC 71,732,435 71,732,435
HPTDI 30,000,000 30,000,000
GPC 23,250,000 23,250,000
3,381,413,966 3,381,413,966
RSCI (Note 19) 9,109,386,061 9,109,386,061
=12,490,800,027 =
P P12,490,800,027
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Trademarks
The trademarks were acquired through business combinations and were recognized at fair value at the
date of acquisition. Details follow (Note 19):

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
SSDI P
=1,566,917,532 =1,566,917,532
P
TGPPI 1,264,098,435 1,264,098,435
SEWI 364,914,493 364,914,493
3,195,930,460 3,195,930,460
RSCI (Note 19) 3,385,931,951 3,395,433,021
P
=6,581,862,411 =6,591,363,481
P

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018, amortization
related to trademarks acquired through acquisition of RSCI amounted to P
=9.50 million and
=3.17 million, respectively.
P

Licenses
Acquisition of trademark by RSSI to secure a franchise/license
On September 21, 2012, RSSI acquired a local trademark registered in the Philippine Intellectual
Property Rights Office which is similar to a known international mark for P=121.21 million. Due to
such acquisition, RSSI was able to secure a franchise/license to exclusively use the similar known
international mark in the Philippines. The franchise/license agreement is for an initial period of five
(5) years which can be renewed for another five (5) years upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Amortization amounted to nil and P =23.85 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and
2018, respectively (Note 21). For the year ended December 31, 2018, RSSI impaired the remaining
value of the license amounting to P=48.48 million due to debranding.

The rollforward analysis of this account follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Beginning balance =−
P =60,606,062
P
Less amortization and impairment (Note 21) − 60,606,062
=−
P =−
P
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Franchise
On July 29, 2014, Costa International Limited granted the Group the development and operating
rights to carry on the Costa business in the Philippines. The development agreement includes a
development fee, 60.00% of which is payable upon execution of the agreement and the remaining
40.00% is payable one (1) year after the date of the agreement, and a service fee equal to a certain
percentage of sales. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group has franchise
amounting to P =16.10 million and P
=16.73 million, respectively.

On January 10, 2018, Pet Lovers Centre International Pte. Ltd, granted the Group the right to develop
its business including its trademarks, system, manuals and image in the Philippines for P
=7.58 million.
The Group started Pet Lovers Centre operations in October 2018. The franchise shall be amortized
using straight-line method over a period of ten (10) years.

The rollforward analysis of the franchise follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Beginning balance P
=24,125,885 =19,279,385
P
Addition − 7,583,430
Amortization (Note 21) 826,422 (2,736,930)
P
=23,299,463 =24,125,885
P

15. Other Noncurrent Assets

This account consists of:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Security and other deposits P
=2,664,001,151 =2,550,724,180
P
Construction bonds 31,057,706 33,092,201
P
=2,695,058,857 =2,583,816,381
P

Security and other deposits mainly consist of advances for the lease of stores which are refundable at
the end of the lease term.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group impaired other noncurrent assets amounting to
=68.75 million.
P
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16. Trade and Other Payables

This account consists of:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Trade =15,735,438,524 =
P P17,130,764,045
Nontrade (Note 24) 5,630,911,735 6,537,222,971
Others 827,053,317 909,123,439
=22,193,403,576 P
P =24,577,110,455

Trade payables are noninterest-bearing and are normally settled on forty-five (45) to sixty (60) in
days’ term arising mainly from purchases of merchandise inventories for resale.

Nontrade payables consist mainly of liabilities/obligations payable to nontrade suppliers and due to
related parties.

Others mainly consist of taxes and licenses payable.

Contract Liabilities
The Group identified its gift check outstanding, accrued customer loyalty rewards and deferred
revenue, recorded under trade payables, as contract liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31,
2018, respectively. These represent the Group’s obligation to provide goods or services to the
customers for which the Group has received consideration from the customers.

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Gift check outstanding P
=116,092,884 =140,165,250
P
Accrued customer loyalty reward 40,713,870 40,713,870
Deferred revenue 16,569,222 17,020,098
P
=173,375,976 =197,899,218
P

Below is the rollforward of contract liabilities from the date of initial application of the adoption of
PFRS 15 in 2018 and as of March 31, 2019:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
At January 1 P
=197,899,218 =‒
P
Reclassification from deferred revenue upon
adoption of PFRS 15 ‒ 275,042,623
Deferred during the year 83,584,162 848,807,808
Recognized as revenue during the year (108,107,404) (925,951,213)
At December 31 P
=173,375,976 =197,899,218
P
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17. Short-term Loans Payable

Details of short-term loans follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year =6,794,000,000 =
P P6,377,954,863
Additions through business combination (Note 19) − 1,500,000,000
Availments 1,029,532,534 7,508,045,137
Payments (1,740,000,000) (8,592,000,000)
=6,083,532,534 P
P =6,794,000,000

The balances of short-term loans of the subsidiaries are as follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
RSCI P
=2,130,000,000 =1,750,000,000
P
SSDI 1,994,000,000 2,182,000,000
RRHI 1,050,000,000 1,050,000,000
RI 449,532,534 1,352,000,000
RHDDS 220,000,000 220,000,000
RGFBI 190,000,000 190,000,000
HPTD 50,000,000 50,000,000
P
=6,083,532,534 =6,794,000,000
P

a.) In 2019, RSCI’s short-term loans payable consist of loans availed from a local commercial bank
at interest rates 5.50%-6.75% per annum. The loans were obtained to finance RSCI’s working
capital requirements. In 2019 and 2018, RSCI availed short term loans amounting to
P
=380 million and P =2,050 million. Short-term loans payable acquired through acquisition
amounting to P =1.05 billion. The short-term loans payable as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018 amounted to P =2.13 billion and P
=1.75 billion, respectively.

b.) SSDI’s short-term loans payable consist of loans availed from local commercial banks at interest
rates of 5.65%-5.9 0% per annum. In 2019 and 2018, SSDI availed short-term loans amounting
to nil and P
=100.0 million, respectively. In addition, SSDI paid P
=188.00 million and
P
=135.00 million of the outstanding loan balance in 2019 and 2018, respectively. The short-term
loans payable of SSDI as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounted to
P
=2.00 billion and P
=2.18 billion, respectively.

c.) In 2019, RRHI’s short-term loans payable consist of a loan availed from a local commercial
bank amounting to P=1.05 billion at an interest rates of 5.65%-5.90% per annum. The loans were
obtained to support the working capital requirements of RRHI.

d.) RI’s short-term loans payable consist of loans availed from a local commercial bank at an
interest rates of 5.65%-5.90% per annum. These loans are renewable before the end of each
lease term at the option of RI. In 2019 and 2018, RI availed short-term loan amounting to
P
=649.53 million and P =3.34 billion, respectively. In addition, RI paid P
=1.55 billion and
P
=3.41 billion on the outstanding loan balance in 2019 and 2018, respectively. The loans were
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obtained to support the working capital requirements of RI. The short-term loans payable as of
March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounted to P =449.53 million and P=1.35 billion,
respectively.

e.) RHDDS’s short-term loans payable consist of a loan availed from a local commercial bank at an
interest rates of 6.00%-6.10% per annum. In 2019 and 2018, RHDDS availed short-term loan
amounting nil and P =145.00 million, respectively. In addition, RHDDS paid P
=155.00 million on
the outstanding loan balance in 2018 The short-term loans payable as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018 to P =220.00 million.

f.) RGFBI’s short-term loans payable consists of loans availed from a local commercial bank at an
interest rates of 6.50%-6.75% per annum. In 2019 and 2018, RGFBI availed short-term loans
amounting to ni; and P=420.05 million, respectively. In 2018 RGFBI paid P=317.00 million. The
short-term loans payable of RGFBI as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounted to
P
=190.00 million.

g.) HPTD paid outstanding short-term loan amounting to P

=8.00 million in 2018. The short-term
loans payable as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounted to P=50.00 million.

Total interest expense charged to operations amounted to P

=90.15 million and P
=26.85 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The above loans are not subject to any loan covenants.

18. Equity

Capital Stock
The details of this account follow:

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) December 31, 2018 (Audited)

Amount No. of shares Amount No. of shares
Common stock - =P1 par value
Authorized shares P
=2,000,000,000 P
=2,000,000,000 =2,000,000,000
P 2,000,000,000
Issued shares 1,576,489,360 1,576,489,360 1,576,489,360 1,576,489,360

Registration Track Record

On November 11, 2013, the Parent Company listed with the Philippine Stock Exchange its common
stock wherein it offered 484,750,000 shares to the public at P
=58.00 per share. All shares were sold.
Of the total shares sold, 18,871,950 shares were subsequently reacquired by the Parent Company at
=58.00 per share or an aggregate cost of P
P =1,094.57 million. The Parent Company incurred
=745.65 million, charged against “Additional paid-
transaction costs incidental to the IPO amounting P
in capital”.

On December 9, 2014, the Parent Company sold its treasury shares at P=69.00 per share or
=1,309.06 million, incurring transaction costs amounting to P
P =8.22 million.

On November 23, 2018, the Parent Company issued 191,489,360 new common shares for the
acquisition of RSCI (Notes 1 and 19). The market value of the share amounted to P
=72.05 per share
on November 23, 2018. Transaction cost related to the issuance of new shares amounted to
=64.50 million.
P
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Equity Reserve
Details of equity reserve follow:

March 31, December 31, December 31,

2019 2018 2017
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Audited)
Acquisition of additional shares from non-
controlling interest
Beginning =975,943,538) (P
(P =1,027,402,846) (P
=1,027,402,846)
Additions − 51,459,308 −
(975,943,538) (975,943,538) (1,027,402,846)
Acquisition of subsidiary under common
control 5,508,177 5,508,177 5,508,177
(P
=970,435,361) (P
=970,435,361) (P
=1,021,894,669)

Acquisition of a Subsidiary under Common Control

On October 3, 2016, RI acquired 28,800 common shares, representing 100% ownership of
Chic Centre Corporation for a total consideration of P =27.80 million. Net assets of Chic Centre
Corporation at the date of acquisition amounted to P =33.34 million. As a result of the combination of
the entities, the difference between the consideration paid for the acquisition and the net assets
acquired amounting to P =5.51 million is accounted for as “Equity reserve”.

Acquisition of Additional Shares from a Non-Controlling Shareholder

On August 28, 2018, RI acquired additional 161,052,632 common shares, representing 8.05% of
RCSI from a non-controlling shareholder for P =85.36 million. As a result of the acquisition, RI then
holds 59.05% interest in RCSI. The Group recognized equity reserve from the acquisition amounting
=51.46 million included in “Equity reserve” representing the excess of carrying amount of the non-
to P
controlling interest acquired over consideration paid.

On December 5, 2014, RSC acquired additional 2,500,000 common shares, representing 25%, of
RHMI from a non-controlling shareholder for P
=1.45 billion. As a result of the acquisition, RSC then
holds 80% interest in RHMI.

The Group recognized equity reserve from the acquisition amounting to P =1.02 billion included in
“Equity reserve” in the consolidated statements of changes in equity representing the excess of
consideration paid over the carrying amount of the non-controlling interest acquired. The equity
reserve from the acquisition will only be recycled to the consolidated statements of comprehensive
income in the event that RSC will lose its control over RHMI.

In 2015, the total consideration was adjusted from P

=1.45 billion to P
=1.48 billion. The difference is
recognized as an adjustment to equity reserve. Of the total amount, P=1.31 billion was received
and settled in 2014. The remaining balance was fully settled in cash in 2015.

Retained Earnings
The income of the subsidiaries and accumulated equity in net income of the associates that are
recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income are not available for dividend
declaration unless these are declared by the subsidiaries and associates. The accumulated earnings of
subsidiaries included in retained earnings amounted to P=28.54 billion and P
=27.71 billion as of
March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, while the accumulated equity in net income of
the associates amounted to P=953.68 million and P=943.42 million as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018, respectively (Note 13).
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Dividend Declaration
Details of the Parent Company’s dividend declarations follow:

2018 2017
Date of declaration May 28, 2018 June 27, 2017
Dividend per share P
=0.72 =0.70
P
Total dividends P
=997,200,000 =969,500,000
P
Date of record June 18, 2018 July 17, 2017
Date of payment July 12, 2018 August 10, 2017

Appropriation of Retained Earnings

Rollforward analysis of appropriated retained earnings follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=24,151,852,847 =15,212,852,847
P
Appropriation − 9,222,000,000
Reversal of appropriation − (283,000,000)
Balance at end of year P
=24,151,852,847 =24,151,852,847
P

In 2018, the Group’s BOD approved the appropriation of retained earnings which shall be used to
augment new stores with the Group’s nationwide expansion. Details are as follow:

Appropriations
Entity February 20 March 7 March 8 December 20 Total
RRHI =2,800,000,000
P =−
P =‒
P =− =
P P2,800,000,000
RSC ‒ 1,250,000,000 ‒ 1,100,000,000 2,350,000,000
RHMI ‒ 553,000,000 ‒ 617,000,000 1,170,000,000
SSDI ‒ 300,000,000 ‒ 500,000,000 800,000,000
RI ‒ 400,000,000 ‒ 250,000,000 650,000,000
RAC ‒ 260,000,000 ‒ ‒ 260,000,000
RTSHPI ‒ 93,000,000 ‒ 105,000,000 198,000,000
SEWI ‒ ‒ 180,000,000 15,000,000 195,000,000
RHDDS ‒ 114,000,000 ‒ 65,000,000 179,000,000
RTI ‒ 150,000,000 ‒ 220,000,000 370,000,000
WHMI ‒ 50,000,000 ‒ 97,000,000 147,000,000
CC ‒ ‒ ‒ 40,000,000 40,000,000
RDDC ‒ ‒ ‒ 33,000,000 33,000,000
ASI ‒ ‒ ‒ 15,000,000 15,000,000
HEMI ‒ 7,000,000 ‒ 8,000,000 15,000,000
=2,800,000,000 =
P P3,177,000,000 =180,000,000 P
P =3,065,000,000 P=9,222,000,000
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In 2018, the BOD of the subsidiaries of the Group approved the reversal of appropriated retained
earnings. Details are as follow:

Entity Date of reversal Amount

RTSHPI December 12 =3,000,000
P
RTI July 6 150,000,000
RHMI June 16 100,000,000
SEWI March 22 30,000,000
Total =283,000,000
P

On December 12, 2017 the BOD of the subsidiaries of the Group approved the reversal of
appropriated retained earnings of RSSI amounting to P
=50.0 million.

Declaration of Dividends of the Subsidiaries

In 2018, the BOD of the below subsidiaries approved the declaration of cash dividends as follows:

Entity Date of declaration Amount

SEWI May 30 =30,000,000
P
ASI June 4 15,000,000
TGP May 3 200,000,000
December 14 220,000,000
RHMI June 14 100,000,000
RTI July 6 150,000,000
RRHI - TMI December 2 700,000,000
RTSHPI December 12 35,000,000
Total =1,450,000,000
P

In 2017, the BOD of the below subsidiaries approved the declaration of cash dividends as follows:

Entity Date of declaration Amount

RRHI-TMI December 12 =1,050,000,000
P
May 10 1,028,400,000
TGP February 1 300,000,000
October 1 300,000,000
RTI February 1 130,000,000
WHMI March 12 40,000,000
RTSHPI December 12 30,000,000
Chic Centre Corporation February 1 20,000,000
Total =2,898,400,000
P

NCI
Acquisitions of NCI from Business Combinations
In May 2016, the Group has acquired NCI through business combination on the acquisition of TGPPI
amounting to P=942.17 million.

In 2016 and 2015, the Group has acquired NCI through business combinations on the acquisition of
HPTDI and SEWI amounting P =9.50 million and P
=30.54 million, respectively.

Investment from NCI

On February 27, 2018, an NCI made an investment which represents 49% ownership in Super50
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Corporation amounting to P
=14.70 million.

On December 20, 2017, the BOD of RCSI authorized the increase of capital stock from P =1.0 billion
to P
=2.0 billion of which to P
=490.0 million was subscribed and paid in full by Ministop.

In 2016, no additional investment was recognized from NCI.

Dividends to NCI
In 2018, 2017 and 2016, dividends declared attributable to NCI amounted to P
=266.84 million,
=357.80 million and P
P =310.84 million, respectively.

Capital Management
The primary objective of the Group’s capital management policy is to ensure that it maintains healthy
capital 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 or issue new shares. No changes were made in the
objectives, policies or processes for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

The Group considers the following as its main source of capital:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Capital stock =1,576,489,360 =
P P1,576,489,360
Additional paid-in capital 40,768,202,897 40,768,202,897
Other comprehensive loss (131,213,745) (563,817,037)
Equity reserve (970,435,361) (970,435,361)
Retained earnings
Appropriated 24,151,852,847 24,151,852,847
Unappropriated 4,385,750,292 3,558,435,683
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the
Parent Company 69,780,646,290 68,520,728,389
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries 4,362,158,416 4,183,439,610
Total Equity =74,142,804,706 =
P P72,704,167,999

19. Business Combinations

Business Combination and Goodwill

On March 23, 2018, the Board of Directors of RRHI and MCBV approved the acquisition by RRHI
of MCBV’s 100% stake in RSCI through a share for share swap involving shares of RSCI in
exchange for primary common shares of RRHI equivalent to 12.15% stake. RSCI operates food retail
brands “Marketplace by Rustan’s”, “Rustan’s Supermarket”, “Shopwise Hypermarket”, “Shopwise
Express” and “Wellcome”.

RRHI agreed to pay MCBV at an agreed price which was settled by the issuance of 191.49 million
new RRHI common shares as consideration for the value of the net assets of RSCI. RRHI engaged
an independent financial advisor to review the transaction and render a fairness opinion on the
transaction and the consideration payable by RRHI. The independent financial advisor completed its
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review and concluded that the acquisition of the net assets is fair and reasonable and in the interest of
RRHI shareholders as a whole.

The completion of the acquisition was subjected to the procurement of certain regulatory and other
approvals including:

i. Approval by the shareholders of RRHI of the issuance of primary shares;

ii. Approval of the transaction by the Philippine Competition Commission; and
iii. Confirmation by the SEC of the valuation of the entire issued share capital of RSCI to be
exchanged for the primary shares of RRHI.

The acquisition was completed on November 23, 2018 as agreed in the Shareholders Agreement
which is seven days after the confirmation by the SEC of the valuation of the entire issued share
capital of RSCI to be exchanged for the primary shares of RRHI on November 16, 2018.
Approvals (i) and (ii) were obtained on May 28, 2018 and August 16, 2018, respectively. On
November 23, 2018, the market value of RRHI shares amounted to P =72.05 per share. Transaction
=64.50 million was charged to ‘Additional
costs related to the issuance of new shares amounted to P
paid-in capital’.

The purchase price consideration has been allocated to the assets and liabilities on the basis of
provisional values at the date of acquisition as follows:

Provisional fair values

recognized on acquisition
Assets
Cash =103,162,382
P
Trade and other receivables 384,075,105
Merchandise inventories 3,073,734,206
Other current assets 912,897,897
Property and equipment (Note 12) 3,897,725,011
Trademarks arising from acquisition (Note 14) 3,398,600,050
Other noncurrent assets 684,781,136
12,454,975,787
Liabilities
Trade and other payables (4,633,625,787)
Loans payable (1,500,000,000)
Income tax payable (39,346,173)
Other current liabilities (60,595,212)
Retirement obligation (283,655,342)
Deferred tax liability (961,623,483)
Other noncurrent liabilities (288,707,463)
(7,767,553,460)
Net assets acquired 4,687,422,327
Provisional goodwill from the acquisition (Note 14) 9,109,386,061
Purchase consideration transferred =13,796,808,388
P

The net assets recognized at the date of acquisition were based on provisional fair values of the assets
owned by RSCI, which will be determined through an independent valuation. The result of this
valuation had not been finalized as at March 14, 2019.
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Total consolidated revenue would have increased by P =24,420.0 million, while consolidated net
income would have decreased by P =1,050.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 had the
acquisition of RSCI takes place at the beginning of the year. Total revenues and net loss of RSCI
included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income amounted to P =3,010.0 million and to
=100.95 million, respectively, from November 23, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
P

As a result of the transaction, provisional goodwill amounting to P=9.11 billion, representing the
difference between the total consideration of P=13.80 billion and the provisional value of net assets
acquired of P
=4.69 billion, was recognized (Note 14). The provisional goodwill of P =9.11 billion
comprises the expected synergies arising from acquisition. The provisional goodwill and trademarks
were not tested for impairment since the acquisition occurred in the fourth quarter of 2018 and there
was no material change in RSCI’s business since obtaining the fairness opinion from an independent
financial advisor.

Material Partly-Owned Subsidiary

In 2018 and 2017, the Group has 49.00% proportion of equity interest held by non-controlling
interests attributable to TGPPI. Accumulated balances of material non-controlling interest amounted
to P
=580.69 million, P =408.86 million and P
=624.99 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Profit allocated to material non-controlling interest amounted to P
=238.68 million, P=237.23 million
and P=155.08 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Total assets of TGPPI as of December 31,
2018 and 2017 amounted to P =1,818.38 million and P =1,716.11 million, respectively, while total
liabilities as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 amounted to P =679.77 million and P =625.49 million,
respectively. Total sales in 2018, 2017 and 2016 amounted to P =4,335.08 million, P=4,193.39 million
and P=3,893.20 million, respectively. Net income in 2018, 2017 and 2016 amounted to
=464.73 million, P
P =464.85 million and P
=305.34 million, respectively.
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20. Sales Revenue

Sales are recognized from customers at the point of sale in the stores and upon delivery.

Sales returns and sales discounts deducted from the sales to arrive at the net sales amounted to P
=966.33 million and P
=948.20 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Disaggregated revenue information

Set out below is the disaggregation of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers:

For the three months ended March 31, 2019

Department Convenience Specialty
Segments Supermarket Store DIY Store Drug Store Store Total
Type of goods or service
Sale of goods - retail =20,732,009,304
P =3,608,586,229
P =3,302,670,663
P =−
P =4,414,806,546
P =4,171,495,777
P =36,229,568,519
P
Sale of merchandise to
franchisees ‒ ‒ ‒ 1,552,955,365 ‒ ‒ 1,552,955,365
Franchise revenue ‒ ‒ ‒ 1,737,901 9,274,554 ‒ 11,012,455
Royalty fee ‒ ‒ ‒ 464,142,504 13,708,399 ‒ 477,850,903
=20,732,009,304
P =3,608,586,229
P =3,302,670,663
P =2,018,835,770
P =4,437,789,499
P =4,171,495,777
P =38,271,387,242
P
Timing of revenue
recognition
Goods transferred at
point in time =20,732,009,304
P =3,608,586,229
P =3,302,670,663
P =1,552,955,365
P =4,414,806,546
P =4,171,495,777
P =37,782,523,884
P
Services transferred over
time ‒ ‒ ‒ 465,880,405 22,982,953 ‒ 488,863,358
=20,732,009,304
P =3,608,586,229
P =3,302,670,663
P =2,018,835,770
P =4,437,789,499
P =4,171,495,777
P =38,271,387,242
P

Intersegment eliminating adjustments related to sale of goods amounted to P

=432.23 million (Note 6).
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21. Operating Expenses

This account consists of:

March 31, March 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Rental and utilities
(Notes 24 and 28) P
=3,218,107,973 =2,404,150,328
P
Personnel costs and contracted services
(Notes 22 and 23) 2,395,051,137 1,674,468,153
Depreciation and amortization
(Notes 12 and 14) 829,195,195 572,437,502
Transportation and travel 301,943,998 293,058,501
Supplies 232,006,812 161,216,244
Advertising 196,954,243 154,004,867
Bank and credit charges 163,656,112 137,700,393
Repairs and maintenance 168,405,899 110,624,186
Royalty expense (Note 29) 46,690,794 39,608,624
Others 345,734,509 231,458,043
P
=7,897,746,672 =5,778,726,841
P

Others consist mainly of taxes and licenses, insurance and professional fees and allowance for
impairment losses on trade and other receivables (Note 8).

Depreciation and amortization pertains to:

March 31, March 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Property and equipment (Note 12) P
=818,867,703 =547,946,661
P
Franchise and license fees
(Note 14) 10,327,492 24,490,841
P
=829,195,195 =572,437,502
P

22. Personnel Costs and Contracted Services

This account consists of:

March 31, March 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Salaries, allowances and benefits
(Note 21) P
=1,386,425,912 =934,079,059
P
Contracted services (Note 21) 1,008,625,225 740,389,094
P
=2,395,051,137 =1,674,468,153
P
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Details of salaries, allowances and benefits:

March 31, March 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Salaries, wages and allowances P
=1,348,144,278 =896,159,154
P
Retirement expense (Note 23) 38,281,634 37,919,905
P
=1,386,425,912 =934,079,059
P

23. Employee Benefits

The Group has a funded, non-contributory, defined benefit pension plan covering all regular
permanent employees. Benefits are dependent on years of service and the respective employee’s final
compensation. The benefits are paid in a lump-sum upon retirement or separation in accordance with
the terms of the Robinsons Retail Multi-Employer Retirement Plan, South Star Drug Retirement Plan
and Rustan Supercenters Retirement Plan (the Plan).

The Group computes the actuarial valuation every year by hiring the services of a professional third
party qualified actuary.

The Group is a member of the Plan which is administered separately by the Trustee, RBC, Metrobank
Corporation and Bank of the Philippine Islands, so named under the Trust Agreement. The Trustee is
under the supervision of the Retirement Working Committee (the Committee) of the Plan. The
Committee shall have all the powers necessary or useful in the discharge of its duties, including but
not limited, to implement and administer the plan, propose changes and determine the rights of the
members of the plan. However, changes or revisions in the Plan shall be approved by the Executive
Retirement Committee.

The Committee may seek the advice of counsel and appoint an investment manager or managers to
manage the Retirement Fund, an independent accountant to audit the Fund and an actuary to value the
Plan.

Under the existing regulatory framework, Republic Act (RA) No. 7641 requires a provision for
retirement pay to qualified private sector employees in the absence of any retirement plan in the
entity, provided however that the employee’s retirement benefits under any collective bargaining and
other agreements shall not be less than those provided under the law. The law does not require
minimum funding of the plan.

The components of retirement expense under “Operating expenses” account in the consolidated
statements of comprehensive income are as follow:

March 31, March 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Current service cost P
=38,214,669 =36,619,352
P
Net interest cost 66,965 1,300,553
Retirement expense P
=38,281,634 =37,919,905
P

Net retirement obligation as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 recognized in the
consolidated statements of financial position follow:
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March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Present value of defined benefit obligation =1,085,140,846 =
P P1,052,484,292
Fair value of plan assets (931,276,606) (818,276,606)
Net retirement obligation P
=153,864,240 =234,207,686
P

The movements in net retirement obligation recognized in the consolidated statements of financial
position follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=234,207,686 =546,188,167
P
Additions arising from business combination
(Note 19) − 283,655,342
Retirement expense 38,281,634 155,999,283
Remeasurement gain − (342,862,134)
Actual contribution (113,000,000) (387,521,455)
Benefits paid from direct payments (5,625,080) (21,251,517)
Balance at end of year P
=153,864,240 =234,207,686
P

Remeasurement effects recognized in OCI:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Remeasurement gains (losses) on:
Retirement obligation =−
P =406,864,233
P
Retirement plan assets − (64,002,099)
=−
P =342,862,134
P

Movements of cumulative remeasurement effect recognized in OCI:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=112,152,820 (P
=182,643,820)
Actuarial gain − 406,864,233
Return on assets excluding amount included
in net interest cost − (64,002,099)
Total remeasurement P
=112,152,820 160,218,314
Income tax effect − (48,065,494)
P
=112,152,820 =112,152,820
P
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Movements in the fair value of plan assets follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=818,276,606 =421,598,614
P
Additions arising from business combination
(Note 19) − 40,897,816
Actual contribution 113,000,000 387,521,455
Benefits paid − (1,145,647)
Interest income included in net interest cost − 33,406,467
Remeasurement loss − (64,002,099)
Balance at end of year P
=931,276,606 =818,276,606
P

Changes in the present value of defined benefit obligation follow:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balance at beginning of year P
=1,052,484,292 =967,786,781
P
Additions arising from business combination
(Note 19) − 324,553,158
Current service cost 38,214,669 135,673,669
Interest cost 66,965 53,732,081
Remeasurement gain arising from:
Changes in financial assumptions − (307,538,498)
Experience adjustments − (82,362,765)
Changes in demographic assumptions − (16,962,970)
Benefits paid (5,625,080) (22,397,164)
Balance at end of year P
=1,085,140,846 =
P 1,052,484,292

The fair value of net plan assets of the Group by each class as at the end of the reporting period are as
follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Cash and cash equivalents
Savings deposit P
=1,688,422 =1,688,422
P
Investments in government securities
Fixed rate treasury notes 16,439,885 16,439,885
Investments in UITF 913,037,660 800,037,660
Other receivables 133,151 133,151
Accrued trust fee payable (22,512) (22,512)
P
=931,276,606 =818,276,606
P
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The principal assumptions used in determining pensions for the Group’s plan are shown below:

2018 2017
Discount rates 7.19% - 7.46% 4.90% - 5.60%
Salary increase rates 3.00% - 7.70% 5.70% - 7.00%

The carrying amounts disclosed above reasonably approximate fair values at each reporting period.
The actual return (loss) on plan assets amounted to (P
=30.60 million), (P
=15.64 million) and
=22.67 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
P

The Group expects to contribute P

=299.18 million to the defined benefit plan in 2019.

Remeasurement effects attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company follows:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Balances at the beginning of year P
=477,196,974 =236,820,467
P
Remeasurement gain during the year − 240,376,507
Balances at end of year P
=477,196,974 =477,196,974
P

The sensitivity analyses that follow has been determined based on reasonably possible changes of the
assumption occurring as of the end of the reporting period, assuming if all other assumptions were
held constant.

Increase Effect in Defined

(Decrease) Benefit Obligation
2018 Salary increase +1.00% P=96,724,955
-1.00% (82,990,856)

Discount rates +1.00% (77,198,339)

-1.00% 66,855,480

2017 Salary increase +1.00% P290,936,127

=
-1.00% (161,085,306)

Discount rates +1.00% (133,966,262)

-1.00% 328,900,041

Each year, an Asset-Liability Matching Study (ALM) is performed with the result being analyzed in
terms of risk-and-return profiles. The principal technique of the Group’s ALM is to ensure the
expected return on assets to be sufficient to support the desired level of funding arising from the
defined benefit plans.

Shown below is the maturity analysis of the undiscounted benefit payments:

2018 2017
Less than 1 year P
=93,327,604 =47,864,692
P
More than 1 year but less than 5 years 255,986,130 148,976,023
More than 5 years but less than 10 years 517,995,321 416,750,644
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More than 10 years but less than 15 years 767,895,040 562,283,554

More than 15 years but less than 20 years 1,134,757,501 808,632,826
More than 20 years 5,596,509,099 6,213,573,653

24. Related Party Disclosures

Parties are 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 and the
parties are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be
individuals or corporate entities.

Significant Related Party Transactions

The Group, in the regular conduct of business, has receivables from/payables to related parties arising
from the normal course of operations.

1. The following are the Group’s transactions with its related parties:
Amount Due from (Due to)
March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Other affiliates under
common control
a. Trade and other receivables
Sales P
=867,591,304 P3,214,288,927
= P
=269,346,154 =325,303,347
P
Royalty income 334,852,414 1,443,589,170 − −
b. Trade and other payable
Purchases – net (724,751,283) (2,896,390,334) − −
Rent and utilities (1,039,429,096) (4,462,345,647) (388,352,871) (541,174,032)

Below are the Group’s transactions with its related parties:

a. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group has outstanding balances from its
other affiliates amounting to P
=269.35 million and P
=325.30 million, respectively, arising
primarily from sales of merchandise inventories and royalty income for grant of use and right
to operate stores of the Group.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018, sales
of merchandise inventories to related parties amounted to P
=867.59 million and P=3.21 billion
respectively, and royalty income amounted to P =334.85 million and P
=1.44 billion, respectively
(Note 29).

b. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group has outstanding payable to its other
affiliates amounting to P
=388.35 million and P=541.17 million, respectively, arising from
purchases of merchandise inventories for resale to its customers which are normally paid
within the year and expenses for rent and utilities relative to the Group’s operations. Lease
agreements are cancellable and normally have terms of 5 to 20 years with escalation clauses
ranging from 5% to 10% every year and renewable every year.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and year ended December 31, 2018, purchases of
merchandise inventories for resale to customers amounted P =724.75 million and P =2.90 billion,
respectively while expenses for rent and utilities amounted to P
=1.04 billion and P
=4.46 billion,
respectively.
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c. The Group maintains savings and current accounts and money market placements with RBC.
Cash and cash equivalents earns interest at the prevailing bank deposit rates.

Affiliates are related parties by the Group by virtue of common ownership and representations to
management where significant influence is apparent.

2. There are no agreements between the Group and any of its directors and key officers providing
for benefits upon termination of employment, except for such benefits to which they may be
entitled under the Group’s retirement plans.

The details of compensation and benefits of key management personnel for 2018, 2017 and 2016
follow:

2018 2017 2016

Short-term employee benefits P
=144,741,622 =140,592,485
P =135,091,073
P
Post-employment benefits 25,737,872 37,004,324 30,916,815
P
=170,479,494 =177,596,809
P =166,007,888
P

Terms and Conditions of Transactions with Related Parties

Outstanding balances at year-end are unsecured, interest-free and settlement occurs in cash. There
have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party payables or receivables. The
Group did not recognize provision for expected credit losses relating to amounts due from related
parties for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018. This
assessment is undertaken each financial year through a review of the financial position of the related
party and the market in which the related party operates.

25. Income Tax

Provision for income tax for the three months ended March 31 follows:

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Current P
=463,864,759 =379,391,023
P
Deferred (55,908,008) (19,458,218)
P
=407,956,751 =359,932,805
P

The components of the net deferred tax assets of the Group as of March 31, 2019 and December 31,
2018 pertain to the deferred tax effects of the following:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Tax effects of:
Items recognized in profit or loss:
MCIT 126,345,588 =123,082,937
P
NOLCO 81,896,594 77,184,991
Unamortized past service cost 66,950,909 66,962,036
Accrued rent 61,078,099 61,078,099
Allowance for expected credit losses 40,894,445 40,894,445
Deferred revenue 16,971,298 16,971,298
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Retirement expense 16,326,886 10,535,727

Allowance for inventory write-down 10,854,919 23,384,581
Unrealized foreign exchange - net 3,233,383 4,549,743
424,552,121 424,643,857
Item recognized directly in other comprehensive
income:
Remeasurement loss on retirement obligation (11,184,228) (11,184,228)
P
=413,367,893 P413,459,629
=

Deferred tax assets acquired in the acquisition of RSCI in 2018 amounted to as follow:

Items recognized in profit or loss =91,398,505

P
Items recognized in other comprehensive income 14,185,789
=105,584,294
P

The components of the net deferred tax liabilities of the Group as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018 represent deferred tax effects of the following:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Tax effect of:
Items recognized in profit or loss:
Business combination (Note 19) P
=1,921,295,422 =1,921,295,422
P
Asset revaluation 45,275,244 47,669,901
Unrealized forex gains − 1,318,126
1,966,570,666 1,970,283,449
Item recognized directly in other comprehensive
income:
Fair value adjustments on investment in an
associate 63,746,671 (15,463,859)
P
=2,030,317,337 =1,954,819,590
P

The Group has the following deductible temporary differences that are available for offset against
future taxable income or tax payable for which deferred tax assets have not been recognized:

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Tax effects of:
Allowance for impairment losses P
=22,739,980 =22,739,980
P
NOLCO 55,493,633 55,174,650
Allowance for doubtful accounts 22,751,697 22,751,697
Retirement expense 197,164 −
P
=101,182,474 =100,666,327
P
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Details of the Group’s NOLCO related to RCSI, RGFBI, RHIB, RSSI, RLSI and Super50 follow:

Inception Beginning Applied/ Ending Expiry

Year Balance Expired Addition Balance Year
2019 =−
P =−
P =16,768,620
P =16,768,620
P 2022
2018 166,466,045 − − 166,466,045 2021
2017 170,325,860 − − 170,325,860 2020
2016 113,954,603 9,547,704 − 104,406,899 2019
2015 104,903,471 104,903,471 − − 2018
Total =555,649,979
P =114,451,175
P =16,768,620
P =457,967,424
P

Details of the Group’s MCIT related to RI, RVC, RCSI, RHIB, RSSI and RDDC follow:

Inception Beginning Applied/ Ending Expiry

Year Balance Expired Additions Balance Year
2019 =−
P =−
P =3,465,865
P =3,465,865
P 2022
2018 100,297,401 − − 100,297,401 2021
2017 16,911,569 − − 16,911,569 2020
2016 5,873,967 203,214 − 5,670,753 2019
2015 5,229,059 5,229,059 − − 2018
Total =128,311,996
P =5,432,273
P =3,465,865
P =126,345,588
P

The reconciliation of statutory income tax rate to the effective income tax rate follows:

2018 2017 2016

Statutory income tax rate 30.00% 30.00% 30.00%
Add (deduct) tax effects of:
Nondeductible interest expense – 1.74 0.32
Investment income − − (0.46)
Nondeductible expense 0.17 − −
Change in unrecognized deferred
tax assets (0.15) (0.77) (0.03)
Effect of PFRS 9 and 15 adoption (0.24) − −
Dividend income (0.44) (0.46) (0.50)
Effect of OSD (0.50) (3.67) (3.38)
Nontaxable income subject to final
tax (0.82) − −
Derecognized DTA for NOLCO (0.82) − −
Interest income subject to final tax (3.88) (3.59) (3.88)
Effective income tax rate 23.32% 23.25% 22.07%

On December 19, 2017, the RA No.10963 or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act
(TRAIN) was signed into law and took effect January 1, 2018, making the new tax law enacted as of
the reporting date. Although the TRAIN changed existing tax law and includes several provisions
that generally affected businesses on a prospective basis, the management assessed that the same did
not have any significant impact on the financial statement balances as of the reporting date.

On November 26, 2008, the BIR issued Revenue Regulation No. 16-2008 which implemented the
provisions of RA No. 9504 on Optional Standard Deduction (OSD). This regulation allowed both
individual and corporate taxpayers to use OSD in computing their taxable income. For corporations,
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they may elect standard deduction in an amount equivalent to 40% of the gross income, as provided
by law, in lieu of the itemized allowable deductions. In 2018, 2017 and 2016 certain subsidiaries
elected OSD in the computation of its taxable income.

26. Earnings Per Share

The following table presents information necessary to calculate EPS on net income attributable to
equity holders of the Parent Company:

March 31, March 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net income attributable to equity holders of the
Parent Company =827,314,609 =
P P1,211,490,407
Weighted average number of common shares 1,576,489,360 1,385,000,000
Basic and Diluted EPS P
=0.52 =0.87
P

The Parent Company has no dilutive potential common shares in 2019 and 2018.

27. Risk Management and Financial Instruments

Governance Framework
The primary objective of the Group’s risk and financial management framework is to protect the
Group’s shareholders from events that hinder the sustainable achievement of financial performance
objectives, including failing to exploit opportunities. Key management recognizes the critical
importance of having efficient and effective risk management systems in place.

The BOD approves the Group’s risk management policies and meets regularly to approve any
commercial, regulatory and organizational requirements of such policies. These policies define the
Group’s identification of risk and its interpretation, limit structure to ensure the appropriate quality
and diversification of assets and specify reporting requirements.

Financial Risk
The main purpose of the Group’s financial instruments is to fund its operations and capital
expenditures. The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are market risk, liquidity
risk and credit risk. The Group does not actively engage in the trading of financial assets for
speculative purposes nor does it write options.

Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss to future earnings, to fair value of cash flows of a financial instrument
as a result of changes in its price, in turn caused by changes in interest rates, foreign currency
exchange rates equity prices and other market factors.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates. The Group has minimal interest rate risk because the
interest-bearing loans are short-term in nature and bear fixed interest rates.
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Price Interest Rate Risk

The Group is exposed to the risks of changes in the value/future cash flows of its financial
instruments due to its market risk exposures. The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk relates
primarily to the Group’s financial assets at FVTPL, FVOCI and AFS financial assets.

The table below shows the impact on income before tax of the estimated future yield of the related
market indices of the Group’s financial assets at FVTPL, FVOCI and AFS financial assets using a
sensitivity approach.

Change in Income Before Income Tax

Reasonably Possible Changes in Interest Rates 2018 2017
+100 basis points (bps) P
=9,198,181 =9,363,465
P
-100 bps (9,198,181) (9,363,465)

Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will
fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group’s principal transactions are
carried out in Philippine Peso (P=) but maintain a minimal balance of foreign currency. The Group’s
currency risk arises mainly from foreign currency-denominated cash and cash equivalents, interest
receivable, financial assets at FVOCI, and AFS financial assets which are denominated in currency
other than the Group’s functional currency.

The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in foreign exchange
rates, with all variables held constant, of the Group’s profit before tax (due to changes in the fair
value of monetary assets and liabilities).

Increase (decrease) in Effect on income

foreign currency rate before income tax (P
=)
March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
USD +1.07% +1.13% P
=49,735,696 =48,071,706
P
-1.07% -1.13% (49,735,697) (48,071,706)

The Group used foreign exchange rate of P

=52.50:USD1 and P =52.58: USD1 as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018, respectively, in converting its dollar-denominated financial assets to peso.

The sensitivity analyses shown above are based on the assumption that the movements in US dollars
will more likely be limited to the upward or downward fluctuation of 1.07% and 1.13% in 2019 and
2018 respectively. The forecasted movements in percentages used were sourced by management
from an affiliated bank. These are forecasted movements in the next twelve months.

The foreign currency-denominated financial assets in original currencies and equivalents to the
functional and presentation currency in 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) December 31, 2018 (Audited)

USD PHP USD PHP
Cash and cash equivalents $833,898 P
=43,779,645 $1,447,926 =76,131,949
P
Receivables 977,501 51,318,803 766,277 40,290,845
FVOCI with recycling 86,484,508 4,138,279,928 78,704,449 4,138,279,928
Total $88,295,907 P =4,233,378,376 $80,918,652 P =4,254,702,722
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The effect on the Group’s income before tax is computed on the carrying value of the Group’s foreign
currency denominated financial assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2019 and December 31,
2018.There is no impact on equity other than those already affecting income before income tax.

Equity Price Risk

The Group’s equity price risk exposure at year-end relates to financial assets whose values will
fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices, principally, equity securities classified as financial
assets at FVOCI in 2019 and 2018.
Quoted equity securities are subject to price risk due to changes in market values of instruments
arising either from factors specific to individual instruments or their issuers or factors affecting all
instruments traded in the market.

Quoted equity security consists of marketable equity security that is listed and traded on the PSE.
The fair market value of the listed shares is based on the quoted market price as of March 31, 2019
and December 31, 2018.

The analyses below are performed for reasonably possible movements in the PSE Index with all other
variables held constant, showing the impact on equity:

Effect on equity-
Change in Other comprehensive
variable income
2019
+16.28% P
=57,130,930
-16.28% (57,130,930)

2018 +17.95% P68,645,011

=
-17.95% (68,645,011)

The sensitivity analyses shown above are based on the assumption that the movement in PSE
composite index and other quoted equity securities will be most likely be limited to an upward or
downward fluctuation of 16.28% and 17.95% in 2019 and 2018, respectively.

For quoted securities, the Group, used as basis of these assumptions, the annual percentage change in
PSE composite index.

The impact of sensitivity of equity prices on the Group’s equity already excludes the impact on
transactions affecting the consolidated statements of income.

Liquidity Risk
Liquidity or funding risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet
commitments associated with financial instruments.

The Group seeks to manage its liquidity profile to be able to finance its capital expenditures and
operations. The Group maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed sufficient to finance
operations. As part of its liquidity risk management, the Group regularly evaluates its projected and
actual cash flows.
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The table below shows the maturity profile of the financial instruments of the Group as of March 31,
2019 and December 31, 2018based on the remaining period at the reporting date to their contractual
maturities and are also presented based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations.

March 31, 2019

More than
On Demand One (1) year One (1) year Total
Financial Assets
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents P
=11,796,632,215 =−
P =−
P P
=11,796,632,215
Trade receivables 80,507,860 1,614,830,757 − 1,695,338,617
Nontrade receivables − 656,598,712 − 656,598,712
Due from franchisees 75,838,989 515,546,602 − 591,385,591
Other noncurrent assets:
Security and other deposits − − 2,664,001,151 2,664,001,151
Construction bonds − − 31,057,706 31,057,706
FVOCI − − 18,605,029,558 18,605,029,558
FVTPL − − 1,663,214,780 1,663,214,780
P
=11,952,979,064 P
=2,786,976,071 P
=22,963,303,195 P
=37,703,258,330
Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables* =−
P P
=21,723,242,719 =−
P P
=21,723,242,719
Loans payable − 6,083,532,534 − 6,083,532,534
Other current liabilities − 262,787,737 − 262,787,737
Other noncurrent liabilities − 306,018,596 − 306,018,596
=−
P P
=28,375,581,586 =−
P P
=28,375,581,586
*Excluding statutory liabilities amounting =
P 470,160,857.

December 31, 2018

More than
On Demand One (1) year One (1) year Total
Financial Assets
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents =14,788,040,613
P =−
P =−
P =14,788,040,613
P
Trade receivables 173,451,559 1,935,168,711 − 2,108,620,270
Nontrade receivables − 734,264,185 − 734,264,185
Due from franchisees 75,838,989 409,218,908 − 485,057,897
Other noncurrent assets:
Security and other deposits − − 2,550,724,180 2,550,724,180
Construction bonds − − 33,092,201 33,092,201
FVOCI − − 18,086,295,711 18,086,295,711
FVTPL − − 1,665,171,011 1,665,171,011
=15,037,331,161
P =3,078,651,804
P =22,335,283,103
P =40,451,266,068
P
Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables* =−
P =24,046,700,951
P =−
P =24,046,700,951
P
Loans payable − 6,794,000,000 − 6,794,000,000
Other current liabilities − 279,844,005 − 279,844,005
Other noncurrent liabilities − 304,021,928 − 304,021,928
=−
P =31,424,566,884
P =−
P =31,424,566,884
P
*Excluding statutory liabilities amounting =
P 530,409,504.

Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and
cause the other party to incur a financial loss.

The Group’s trade and other receivables are actively monitored by the Collection Services
Department to avoid significant concentrations of credit risk.

The Group has adopted a no-business policy with customers lacking an appropriate credit history
where credit records are available.

The Group manages the level of credit risk it accepts through a comprehensive credit risk policy
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setting out the assessment and determination of what constitutes credit risk for the Group. The
Group’s policies include the following: setting up of exposure limits by each counterparty or group of
counterparties; right of offset where counterparties are both debtors and creditors; reporting of credit
risk exposures; monitoring of compliance with credit risk policy; and review of credit risk policy for
pertinence and the changing environment.

The Group’s maximum exposure in financial assets (excluding cash on hand amounting to
=256.29 million and P
P =2.17 billion in 2019 and 2018, respectively) are equal to their carrying
amounts. This was determined based on the nature of the counterparty and the Group’s experience.

Credit Quality
The Group maintains internal credit rating system. Neither past due nor impaired financial assets are
graded as either “A” or “B” based on the following criteria:

 Grade A are accounts considered to be of high value. The counterparties have a very remote
likelihood of default and have consistently exhibited good paying habits.

 Grade B are active accounts with minimal to regular instances of payment default, due to
collection issues. These accounts are typically not impaired as the counterparties generally
respond to the Group’s collection efforts and update their payments accordingly.

Cash in banks and cash equivalents are short-term placements and working cash fund placed, invested
or deposited in reputable foreign and local banks in the Philippines. These financial assets are
classified as Grade A due to the counterparties’ low probability of insolvency.

Receivables and due from franchisees are Grade A because they are from related parties, employees
and accredited customers who are highly reputable, progressive and consistently pay their accounts.

Security and other deposits and construction bond are Grade A since these were paid to creditworthy
third parties.

Financial assets at FVOCI and FVTPL are Grade A because these are securities placed in entities
with good favorable credit standing.

The Group’s financial assets considered as neither past due nor impaired amounting to P
=35.63 billion
=36.46 billion as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively are all graded “A”
and P
based on the Group’s assessment.
The tables below show the aging analysis of financial assets classified as amortized cost and FVOCI
as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
2019
Neither past due Past due but Impaired
nor impaired not impaired Financial Assets Total
Financial Assets
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding
cash on hand) P
=11,540,341,663 =−
P =−
P P
=11,540,341,663
Trade receivables 1,614,830,758 − 80,507,859 1,695,338,617
Nontrade receivables 656,598,712 − − 656,598,712
Due from franchisees 515,546,602 − 75,838,989 591,385,591
Other noncurrent assets:
Security and other deposits 2,664,001,151 − − 2,664,001,151
Construction bond 31,057,706 − − 31,057,706
FVOCI 18,605,029,558 − − 18,605,029,558
P
=35,627,406,150 =−
P P
=156,346,848 P
=35,783,752,998
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2018

Neither past due Past due but Impaired

nor impaired not impaired Financial Assets Total
Financial Assets
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding
cash on hand) =12,613,663,128
P P−
= =−
P =12,613,663,128
P
Trade receivables 2,028,112,411 − 80,507,859 2,108,620,270
Nontrade receivables 734,264,185 − − 734,264,185
Due from franchisees 409,218,908 − 75,838,989 485,057,897
Other noncurrent assets:
Security and other deposits 2,550,724,180 − − 2,550,724,180
Construction bond 33,092,201 − − 33,092,201
FVOCI 18,086,295,712 − − 18,086,295,712
=36,455,370,725
P =−
P =156,346,848
P =36,611,717,573
P

Impairment of Financial Assets

The Company has the following financial assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model
under PFRS 9:
 Cash and cash equivalents;
 Trade receivables;
 Debt securities at FVOCI; and
 Other debt instruments carried at amortized cost

Other debt instruments carried at amortized cost include accrued interest receivables, refundable
security and other deposits, advances to employees and officers and receivable from insurance. These
are also subject to impairment requirements of PFRS 9, the identified impairment losses were
immaterial.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Debt Securities at FVOCI. Credit risk from balances with banks and
financial institutions is managed by the Group’s treasury department in accordance with the Group’s
policy. Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved counterparties and within credit
limits assigned to each counterparty. The Group invests only on quoted debt securities with very low
credit risk. The Group’s debt instruments at FVOCI comprised solely of quoted bonds that are have a
minimum BBB- credit rating by S&P Global Ratings and, therefore, are considered to be low credit
risk investments. The Group recognized provision for expected credit losses on its debt instruments
at FVOCI amounting to P =13.13 million in 2018 (Note 11).

Trade Receivables. The Group applies the PFRS 9 simplified approach in measuring ECL which uses
a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. To measure the expected credit losses,
trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due.
The ECL on trade receivables are estimated using a provision matrix by reference to past default
experience of the debtor and an analysis of the debtor’s current financial position. The historical loss
rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors
affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. The Group recognized provision for
expected credit losses on its trade receivables amounting to P =46.75 million in 2018 (Note 8).
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The ending loss allowances as of December 31, 2018 reconcile to the opening loss allowances as
follows:

Balances as of January 1, 2018, as calculated under PAS 39 =110,387,770

P
Amount restated through opening retained earnings ‒
Balances as of January 1, 2018, as calculated under PFRS 9 110,387,770
Provision 46,748,194
Write off (Note 8) (789,116)
Balances as of December 31, 2018 =156,346,848
P

A summary of Group exposure to credit risk under general and simplified approach as of March 31,
2019 and December 31, 2018 follows:

2019

General Approach Simplified

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Approach
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents P
=11,540,341,663 =−
P =−
P =−
P
Trade receivables − − − 1,695,338,617
Due from franchisees − − − 591,385,591
Nontrade receivables 656,598,712 − − −
Security and other deposits 2,695,058,857 − − −
FVOCI 18,605,029,558 − − −
Total gross carrying amounts 33,497,028,790 − − 2,286,724,208
Less allowance 13,130,750 − − 156,346,848
P
=33,483,898,040 =−
P =−
P P
=2,130,377,360

2018
General Approach Simplified
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Approach
Amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents =12,613,663,128
P =−
P =−
P =−
P
Trade receivables − − − 2,108,620,270
Due from franchisees − − − 485,057,897
Nontrade receivables 734,264,185 − − −
Security and other deposits 2,583,816,381 − − −
FVOCI 18,086,295,711 − − −
Total gross carrying amounts 34,018,039,405 − − 2,593,678,167
Less allowance 13,130,750 − − 156,346,848
=34,004,908,655
P =−
P =−
P =2,437,331,319
P

In 2019 and 2018, there were no movements between stage 1, 2 and 3.

Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The methods and assumptions used by the Group in estimating the fair value of financial asset and
other financial liabilities are:

 Due to the short-term nature of the transaction, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents and
trade and other receivables approximates the carrying values at year-end.

 Security and other deposits and construction bond are presented at cost since the timing and
amounts of future cash flows related to the refundable deposits are linked to the termination of
the contract which cannot be reasonably and reliably estimated.
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 Debt and equity instrument financial assets amounting to P

=20.27 billion and P
=19.75 billion as at
December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively were carried at fair values. Investments in bonds and
quoted equity securities are derived from quoted market prices in active markets.

 Due to the short-term nature of trade and other payables, short-term loans payable and other
current liabilities, their carrying values approximate fair values.

In 2019 and 2018, the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value are categorized within the
Level 1 fair value hierarchy.

28. Lease Commitments

Group as Lessee
The Group has entered into cancellable lease agreements as a lessee with terms of one (1) year up to
twenty-five (25) years. Most leases contain renewal options and a clause enabling annual upward
revision of the rental charges based on prevailing market conditions. Other leases provide for the
percentage rent which is a certain percentage of actual monthly sales. Rental expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted to P =1.90 billion and P
=1.41 billion, respectively
(Notes 21 and 24).

Group as a Lessor
The Group has entered into operating leases on its building. Income from these leases is included in
the “Royalty, Rent and Other Revenue” account in the consolidated statements of comprehensive
income (Note 29).

There are no contingent rental income and expense under these operating leases both as lessee and
lessor.

Accrued rent recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018 amounting to P =306.02 million and P =304.02 million, respectively pertains to
RSCI’s lease agreements arising from lease straight-lining.

29. Agreements

a) The Group has exclusive right to use the Ministop System in the Philippines which was granted
to the Group by Ministop Co. Ltd., a corporation organized in Japan. In accordance with the
franchise agreement, the Group agrees to pay, among others, royalties to Ministop based on a
certain percentage of gross profit.

Royalty expense amounted to P =20.11 million and P

=19.08 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively (Note 21). Royalty payable to Ministop included under
“Other current liabilities” as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounted to
=19.63 million and P
P =7.91 million, respectively (Note 16).

b) The Group has franchise agreements which mainly include providing store facilities and
equipment to franchisees. Other services rendered by Ministop consist of providing personnel
and utilities. The lease/royalty fee is based on a certain percentage of the gross profit of the
lessee/franchisee. The related royalty income amounted to P =465.88 million and P =423.54 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, amounts due from franchisees amounted to
=515.55 million and P
P =409.22 million, respectively. These amounts are net of allowance for
impairment losses on due from franchisees amounting to P
=75.84 million as of March 31, 2019
and December 31, 2018 (Note 8).

c) The Group obtained a license to use the Daiso Business Model in the Philippines that was granted
to the Group by Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. (DICL) in Japan. In accordance with the license
agreement, the Group agrees to pay, among others, royalties to DICL based on a certain
percentage of monthly net sales.

Royalty expenses amounted to P=2.74 million and P

=2.12 million for the three months ended March
31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

d.) On September 21, 2012, RSSI paid P =121.21 million in exchange for the trademarks that were
duly registered in the Philippine Intellectual Rights Office. The trademark allows the Group to
use the brand and operate its stores in the Philippines (Note 14).

Royalty expense amounted to P

=1.26 million in 2016.

e.) The Group is a sub-licensee of Toys R Us in the Philippines. The royalty fee is based on fixed
percentage of gross monthly sales of sub-licensee. Royalty expense amounted to P =18.42 million,
and P
=16.82 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

f.) On July 29, 2014, Costa International Limited granted the Group the development and operating
rights to carry on the Costa business in the Philippines (Note 14).

The Group started Costa operations in June 2015. Royalty expenses amounted to P=1.63 million
and P
=1.59 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

g.) The Group has other licenses and franchises to carry various global brands.

30. Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities

2019

Dividend
January 1, 2019 Net Cash Flows Declaration Others March 31, 2019
Loans payable =6,794,000,000
P =710,467,466
P =−
P =−
P =6,083,532,534
P
Dividends payable 11,666,662 (11,666,662) − − −
Total liabilities from
financing activities P
=6,805,666,662 =698,800,804
P =−
P =−
P =6,083,532,534
P

Others pertain to the short-term loans assumed in the acquisition of RSCI.

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2018

Dividend December 31,

January 1, 2018 Net Cash Flows Declaration Others 2018
Loans payable =6,377,954,863
P (P
=1,083,954,863) =−
P =1,500,000,000
P =6,794,000,000
P
Dividends payable 14,000,000 (1,266,370,255) 1,264,036,917 − 11,666,662
Total liabilities from
financing activities P
=6,391,954,863 (P
=850,325,118) P
=1,264,036,917 =1,500,000,000
P =6,805,666,662
P

Interest paid for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted to P
=90.15 million and
=26.85 million, respectively.
P

31. Contingencies

The Group has various contingent liabilities from legal cases arising from the ordinary course of
business which are either pending decision by courts or are currently being contested by the Group,
the outcome of which are not presently determinable.

In the opinion of the management and its legal counsel, the eventual liability under these lawsuits or
claims, if any, will not have material adverse effect in the Group’s financial position and results of
operations.
 ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES

SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES

I. Supplementary schedules required by Annex 68-E

A. Financial Assets (Other Short-term Cash Investments)

B. Amounts Receivable from Directors, Officers, Employees,
Related Parties and Principal Stockholders (Other than Related Parties)
C. Amounts Receivable/Payable From/To Related Parties which are Eliminated during the
Consolidation of Financial Statements
D. Intangible Assets
E. Short-term and Long-term Debt
F. Indebtedness to Related Parties
G. Guarantees of Securities of Other Issuers
H. Capital Stock

II. Schedule of all of the effective standards and interpretations (Part 1, 4J)

III. Map of the relationships of the companies within the group (Part 1, 4H)

IV. Schedule of Financial Soundness Indicators

V. Use of Proceeds from Initial Public Offering

ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE A: FINANCIAL ASSETS (OTHER SHORT-TERM CASH INVESTMENTS)
MARCH 31, 2019

Number of shares or Value based on market

Name of issuing entity and Amount shown in the Income received and
principal amount of bonds quotation at end of
association of each issue balance sheet accrued
and notes reporting period

Debt and Equity Securities

Various bonds =17,080,521,710
P =16,631,029,558
P =16,631,029,558
P =184,382,586
P
Notes 1,683,700,000 1,663,214,780 1,663,214,780 18,054,775
Investment in preferred shares 2,000,000,000 1,974,000,000 1,974,000,000 27,875,000
=20,764,221,710
P =20,268,244,338
P =20,268,244,338
P =230,312,361
P
See Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE B: AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, RELATED PARTIES AND PRINCIPAL
STOCKHOLDERS (OTHER THAN RELATED PARTIES)
MARCH 31, 2019

Balance at
Name and Designation of beginning of Amounts Amounts Balance at end
debtor period Additions collected written off Current Not current of period

NOT APPLICABLE
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE C: AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE/PAYABLE FROM/TO RELATED PARTIES WHICH ARE ELIMINATED DURING THE
CONSOLIDATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2019

Balance at
Beginning of Balance at end
Entity with Receivable Balance Period Net Movement Write-offs Current Noncurrent of period
Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. =545,075,446 P
P =2,648,373,562 =−
P =3,193,449,008
P =−
P =3,193,449,008
P
Robinsons Toys, Inc. 213,995,712 (146,305,835) − 67,689,877 − 67,689,877
Robinsons Convenience Stores, Inc. 39,106,088 − − 39,106,088 − 39,106,088
Robinson’s Supermarket Corporation 27,770,762 (5,535,451) − 22,235,311 − 22,235,311
Robinson’s Incorporated 15,279,270 198,010 − 15,477,280 − 15,477,280
Robinsons Handyman, Inc. 7,383,979 (646,279) − 6,737,700 − 6,737,700
RHD Daiso - Saizen, Inc. 370,881,028 (31,190,473) − 339,690,555 − 339,690,555
=1,219,492,285 P
P =2,464,893,534 =−
P =3,684,385,819
P =−
P =3,684,385,819
P
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE D: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
MARCH 31, 2019

Charged to costs Charged to other

Description Beginning balance Additions at cost Other changes Ending balance
and expenses accounts

Goodwill =12,490,800,027
P =−
P =−
P =−
P =−
P =12,490,800,027
P
Trademarks 6,591,363,481 − (9,501,070) − − 6,581,862,411
License − − − − − −
Franchise 24,125,885 − (826,422) − − 23,299,463
=19,106,289,393
P =−
P (P
=10,327,492) =−
P =−
P =19,095,961,901
P
See Note 14 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE E: SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM DEBT
MARCH 31, 2019

Amount authorized by
Title of issue and type of obligation Interest rates Current portion Noncurrent portion
indenture

Bank loans P6,083,532,534

= 3.10%-6.50% P6,083,532,534
= P–
=
=6,083,532,534
P =6,083,532,534
P =–
P
See Note 17 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE F: INDEBTEDNESS TO RELATED PARTIES
MARCH 31, 2019

Name of related party Balance at beginning of period Balance at end of period

Robinsons Land Corporation =259,085,303

P =193,422,713
P
Universal Robina Corporation 282,088,729 194,930,158
JG Summit Holdings, Inc. − −
=541,174,032
P =388,352,871
P
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE G: GUARANTEES OF SECURITIES OF OTHER ISSUERS
MARCH 31, 2019

Name of issuing entity of

Title of issue of each Total amount
securities guaranteed by the Amount of owned by person for
class of securities guaranteed and Nature of guarantee
company for which this which statement is filed
guaranteed outstanding
statement is filed

NOT APPLICABLE
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE H: CAPITAL STOCK
MARCH 31, 2019

Number of Number of shares held by

Number of shares shares reserved
Number of shares issued and outstanding for options, Directors,
Title of issue Related
authorized as shown under related warrants, officers and Others
balance sheet caption conversion and parties
employees
other rights

Common stock - P
=1 par value 2,000,000,000 1,576,489,360 − 487,095,717 259,344,156 830,049,487

See Note 18 of the Consolidated Financial Statements

ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE OF FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS INDICATORS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2018

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
Financial Soundness Indicator (Unaudited) (Audited)

i. Liquidity ratio:
Current ratio 1.26 1.22

ii. Profitability ratio:

Gross profit margin 0.23 0.22
Return on assets 0.01 0.06
Return on equity 0.01 0.09

iii. Stability ratio:

Solvency ratio 0.06 0.23
Debt to equity ratio 0.43 0.48
Asset to equity ratio 1.43 1.48
Interest rate coverage ratio 13.28 41.65

*See attached reporting computation.

ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE OF FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS INDICATORS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2018

March 31, December 31,

2019 2018
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Current assets P
=37,173,454,694 =39,747,311,135
P
Current liabilities 29,477,811,664 32,488,636,348
Current ratio 1.26 1.22

Gross profit 8,469,904,139 29,835,082,422

Net sales 37,350,295,058 132,680,466,776
Gross profit margin 0.23 0.22

After tax net profit 1,006,033,415 5,825,137,424

Depreciation and amortization 829,195,195 2,395,085,036
1,835,228,610 8,220,222,460
Total liabilities 32,043,550,665 35,072,939,195
Solvency ratio 0.06 0.23

Total liabilities 32,043,550,665 35,072,939,195

Total equity 74,142,804,706 72,704,167,999
Debt to equity ratio 0.43 0.48

Total assets 106,186,355,371 107,777,107,194

Total equity 74,142,804,706 72,704,167,999
Asset to equity ratio 1.43 1.48

Earnings before interest and taxes 1,196,914,074 6,625,876,142

Interest expense 90,145,153 159,071,734
Interest rate coverage ratio 13.28 41.65

Net income 1,006,033,415 5,825,137,424

Average total assets 106,981,731,283 94,978,917,013
Return on assets 0.01 0.06

Net income 1,006,033,415 5,825,137,424

Average total equity 73,423,486,353 63,985,403,542
Return on equity 0.01 0.09
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MAP OF THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE COMPANIES WITHIN THE GROUP
MARCH 31, 2019
Group Structure
Below is a map showing the relationship between and among the Group and its ultimate parent company, subsidiaries, and associates as of
March 31, 2019:

30%
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF ALL EFFECTIVE
STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued the amended Securities Regulation Code
Rule 68 and 68.1 which consolidates the two separate rules and labeled in the amendment as “Part I” and
“Part II”, respectively. It also prescribed the additional schedule requirements for large entities showing a
list of all effective standards and interpretations under Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).

Below is the list of all effective PFRS, Philippine Accounting Standards (PAS) and Philippine
Interpretations of International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as at
March 31, 2019:

PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

AND INTERPRETATIONS Not Not
Effective as of March 31, 2019 Adopted Adopted Applicable
Philippine Financial Reporting Standards
PFRS 1 First-time Adoption of Philippine

Financial Reporting Standards
PFRS 2 Share-based Payment 
Amendments to PFRS 2, Classification
and Measurement of Share-based 
Payment Transactions
PFRS 3 Business Combinations 
PFRS 4 Insurance Contracts 
Amendments to PFRS 4, Applying
PFRS 9 Financial Instruments with 
PFRS 4 Insurance Contracts
PFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and

Discontinued Operations
PFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of

Mineral Resources
PFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures 
PFRS 8 Operating Segments 
PFRS 9 Financial Instruments 
PFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 
PFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 
PFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 
PFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 
PFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts 
PFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with

Customers
 -1-

PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

AND INTERPRETATIONS Not Not
Effective as of March 31, 2019 Adopted Adopted Applicable
Philippine Accounting Standards
PAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements 
PAS 2 Inventories 
PAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows 
PAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in

Accounting Estimates and Errors
PAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period 
PAS 12 Income Taxes 
PAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment 
PAS 17 Leases 
PAS 19 Employee Benefits 
PAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and

Disclosure of Government Assistance
PAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign

Exchange Rates
PAS 23 Borrowing Costs 
PAS 24 Related Party Disclosures 
PAS 26 Accounting and Reporting by

Retirement Benefit Plans
PAS 27 Separate Financial Statements 
PAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint

Ventures
Amendments to PAS 28, Measuring an
Associate or Joint Venture at Fair Value

(Part of Annual Improvements to
PFRSs 2014 - 2016 Cycle)
PAS 29 Financial Reporting in

Hyperinflationary Economies
PAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation 
PAS 33 Earnings per Share 
PAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting 
PAS 36 Impairment of Assets 
PAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and

Contingent Assets
PAS 38 Intangible Assets 
PAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and 
 -2-

PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

AND INTERPRETATIONS Not Not
Effective as of March 31, 2019 Adopted Adopted Applicable
Measurement
PAS 40 Investment Property 
Amendments to PAS 40, Transfers of

Investment Property
PAS 41 Agriculture 
Philippine Interpretations
Philippine Changes in Existing Decommissioning,
Interpretation Restoration and Similar Liabilities 
IFRIC-1
Philippine Members’ Shares in Co-operative
Interpretation Entities and Similar Instruments 
IFRIC-2
Philippine Determining whether an Arrangement
Interpretation contains a Lease 
IFRIC-4
Philippine Rights to Interests arising from
Interpretation Decommissioning, Restoration and 
IFRIC-5 Environmental Rehabilitation Funds
Philippine Liabilities arising from Participating in
Interpretation a Specific Market—Waste Electrical 
IFRIC-6 and Electronic Equipment
Philippine Applying the Restatement Approach
Interpretation under PAS 29 Financial Reporting in 
IFRIC-7 Hyperinflationary Economies
Philippine Interim Financial Reporting and
Interpretation Impairment 
IFRIC-10
Philippine Service Concession Arrangements
Interpretation 
IFRIC-12
Philippine PAS 19—The Limit on a Defined
Interpretation Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding 
IFRIC-14 Requirements and their Interaction
Philippine Hedges of a Net Investment in a
Interpretation Foreign Operation 
IFRIC-16
Philippine Distributions of Non-cash Assets to
Interpretation Owners 
IFRIC-17
Philippine Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with 
 -3-

PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

AND INTERPRETATIONS Not Not
Effective as of March 31, 2019 Adopted Adopted Applicable
Interpretation Equity Instruments
IFRIC-19
Philippine Stripping Costs in the Production Phase
Interpretation of a Surface Mine 
IFRIC-20
Philippine Levies
Interpretation 
IFRIC-21
Philippine Foreign Currency Transactions and
Interpretation Advance Consideration 
IFRIC-22
Philippine Introduction of the Euro
Interpretation 
SIC-7
Philippine Government Assistance—No Specific
Interpretation Relation to Operating Activities 
SIC-10
Philippine Operating Leases—Incentives
Interpretation 
SIC-15
Philippine Income Taxes—Changes in the Tax
Interpretation Status of an Entity or its Shareholders 
SIC-25
Philippine Evaluating the Substance of
Interpretation Transactions Involving the Legal Form 
SIC-27 of a Lease
Philippine Service Concession Arrangements:
Interpretation Disclosures 
SIC-29
Philippine Intangible Assets—Web Site Costs
Interpretation 
SIC-32
Standards tagged as “Not applicable” have been adopted by the Company but have no significant covered transactions for the
three months ended March 31, 2019.

Standards tagged as “Not adopted” are standards issued but not yet effective as of March 31, 2019. The Company will adopt the
Standards and Interpretations when these become effective.
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
USE OF PROCEEDS FROM INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019

As disclosed in the Company's prospectus, gross and net proceeds were estimated at P=26.79 billion and
=26.07 billion, respectively for the Primary Offer (excluding any additional expenses that may be
P
incurred in relation to the Over-allotment Option).

The Company received actual gross proceeds amounting to P =26.79 billion from the Primary offering of
461,897,500 shares on November 11, 2013 and an additional P =0.23 billion from the exercised over-
allotment of 3,880,550 shares, and incurred P
=745.65 million IPO-related expenses, resulting to actual net
proceeds of P
=26.27 billion.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the application of the net proceeds is broken as follows:

Use of Proceeds Amount in Pesos

Expansion of store network =282,374,346
P
Renovation of existing stores 142,522,178
Repayment of bank loans 221,329,582
Other corporate purposes 17,093,625
Total =663,319,731
P
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

Consolidated Results of Operations

(Amounts in Million Pesos)

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.’s consolidated net sales expanded by 29.0% to

=37.4 billion for the first quarter ending March 2019. This was driven by the full quarter
P
consolidation of the Rustan Supercenters, Inc. (RSCI) and the healthy blended same
store sales growth.

Blended gross profit increased by 30.1% to P=8.5 billion, faster than topline growth,
leading to margin expansion of 20bps year-on-year to 22.7%. This was buoyed by the
consolidation of Rustan. Operating income declined by 6.1% to P =1.2 billion, weighed
down by Rustan. Excluding Rustan, operating income would have increased by 7.3%,
with EBIT margins steady at 4.4%.

Meanwhile, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization),

grew by 9.7% to P
=2.0 billion from P
=1.8 billion last year. Excluding Rustans, EBITDA
margins would have been relatively stable at 6.3%.

Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company was at P =827 million
for the first quarter ending March 2019. Core net earnings (net income excluding
interest from bonds, equitized net earnings from the 40% stake in Robinsons Bank and
unrealized forex gains/losses) declined by 15.8% to P
=806.1 million. Excluding Rustans,
core net earnings would have registered positive growth of 8.0% to P=1.0 billion

Supermarket
Supermarket, the biggest segment, recorded P
=20.73 billion net sales for the first quarter
of 2019, or an increase of 53.1% year-on-year with robust same store sales growth of
5.5% and with the full quarter consolidation of Rustan Supercenters, Inc. with 29%
sales contribution.

Blended gross margin increased by 130 bps to 20.3% as a result of both the
consolidation of the higher margin business of Rustan and margin improvement in
Robinsons Supermarket.

EBIT reached P =420 million as of end of March 2019, 25.3% decrease from P =564
million in the same period last year. EBITDA expanded by 13.7% to P
=898 million this
year against P=790 million last year. However, EBITDA margin contracted by 150bps
to 4.3%, as a result of the slow ramp up of new stores.
Department Store
Robinsons Department Store (RDS) sales for the period ended March 2019 grew by
1.4% from last year’s P=3.56 billion to this year’s P
=3.61 billion. The flattish increase in
net sales was mainly due to decrease in transaction count due to competition and
decrease in foot traffic of the mall in relation to the various renovations inside and
outside the mall.

Gross margin declined by 50 bps to 27.6% due to sales markdowns.

RDS generated EBITDA of P =111 million for the period ended March 2019, a decline
of 31.6% against P=162 million of the same period last year. This is mainly due to the
spike in fixed operating expenses due to slow ramp up of new stores.

DIY Stores
The DIY segment ended the first quarter of 2019 with solid growth in sales and gross
profit. Net sales grew by 6.4% from P
=3.10 billion to P
=3.30 billion for the quarter ended
March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019, respectively.

Gross margin increased by 9.1% from P1,014 million to P1,106 million and improved
80 bps to 33.5%.

As a result, EBIT grew by 9.7% at P =264 million for the first quarter ended March 31,
2019 versus P =241 million in same period last year. EBITDA increased by 10.3% to
=323 million for the first quarter of 2019 against P
P =293 million for the same period in
2018.

Convenience Store
The convenience stores segment registered a system-wide sales and merchandise sales
of P
=2.23 billion and P
=1.55 billion, respectively for the first quarter of 2019, a 1.8%
increase vs. same period last year. The increase in sales can be attributed by new store
openings.

Gross profit and royalty income margin improved by 210bps or 39.2% due to change
in category mix.

However, EBITDA fell by 60bps to 3.9% resulting from increasing operating expenses
as part of the business unit’s strategy to beef up branding and consumer experience.
Drug Store Segment
The drug store segment registered net sales of P =4.42 billion as of March 31, 2019,
representing a growth of 15.8% from last year’s net sales of P=3.81 billion. The growth
was mainly driven by the strong same store sales performance of South Star Drug (SSD)
at 13.9% resulting from an increase in demand for medicines caused by an unexpected
epidemic that swept through the country. SSD accounted for 72.5% of the drugstore
segment’s total sales with the balance contributed by TGP Pharma, Inc.

Gross profit expanded by 12.8% from P

=758 million in the first quarter of 2018 to P
=854
million this year.

EBIT as of the first quarter of 2019 reached P

=336 million, representing an increase of
11.6% from last year’s P=301 million. Likewise, EBITDA also grew by 13.5% from
=330 million in 2018 to P
P =375 million this year.

Specialty Segment
The net sales of the Specialty Stores segment increased by 12.8% from P=3.70 billion to
=4.17 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019,
P
respectively. The higher net sales were attributed to sales contribution from the new
stores and the healthy same store sales growth for the period of 2.1%. The Specialty
segment added 36 net new stores after end of March 2018 bringing the store network
to 341 by the end of March 2019.

Gross profit increased by 13.1% from P

=1,027 million in 2018 to P
=1,162 million in 2019
which is mainly driven by the margin improvement in consumer appliances and
electronics format.

For the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, the Specialty Stores segment generated an
EBITDA of P =286 million, an increase of 14.3% from last year’s EBITDA of P =250
million.

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2019, the Company’s balance sheet showed consolidated assets of
=106.19 billion, which is 1.5% lower than the total consolidated assets of
P
=107.78 billion as of December 31, 2018.
P

Cash and cash equivalents decreased from P =14.79 billion as of December 31, 2018, to
=11.80 billion as of March 31, 2019. Net cash used in operating activities totaled
P
=882 million. Net cash used in investing activities amounted to P
P =1.29 billion, P
=650
million of which was used to acquire properties and equipment and P =280 million was
used for additional investment in an associate. Net cash spent from financing
activities amounted to P
=812 million.

Trade and other receivables decreased by 12.1% from P

=3.17 billion to P
=2.79 billion as
of March 31, 2019.
Investment in debt and equity instrument financial assets increased by 2.6% from
=19.75 billion in 2018 to P
P =20.27 billion as of March 31, 2019 due to additions for the
first quarter of 2019 amounting to P=276 million and the fair value gains for the three
months ended March 31, 2019 of P =250 million.

Investment in associates increased by 8.1% from P =6,814 million in 2018 to P =7,369

million as of March 31, 2019 mainly driven by additional capital infusion to Taste
Central Curators, Inc. and the share in associates fair value gains on its financial assets
at FVOCI.

Current loans payable decreased due to payment of loans during the period amounting
to P
=1.74 billion and availment of P
=1.03 billion.

Stockholder’s equity grew from P=72.70 billion as of December 31, 2018, to

=74.14 million as of March 31, 2019, due to net income during the period.
P