As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2021
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 20-F
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020
Commission file number: 1-16269
AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
America Mobile
(translation of registrant’s name into English)
United Mexican States
(jurisdiction of incorporation)
Lago Zurich 245, Plaza Carso / Edificio Telcel Colonia Ampliación Granada, Miguel Hidalgo 11529 Mexico City, Mexico
(address of principal executive offices)
Daniela Lecuona Torras
Lago Zurich 245, Plaza Carso / Edificio Telcel, Piso 16 Colonia Ampliación Granada, Miguel Hidalgo 11529 Mexico City,
Telephone: (5255) 2581-3700 / Facsimile: (5255) 2581-4422
E-mail: daniela.lecuona@americamovil.com
(name, telephone, e-mail and/or facsimile number and address of company contact person)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class: |
Trading symbol |
Name of each exchange on which registered: | ||
| A Shares, without par value |
AMOV |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| L Shares, without par value |
AMX |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 3.125% Senior Notes Due 2022 |
AMX22 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2029 |
AMX29 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 2.875% Senior Notes Due 2030 |
AMX30 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 6.375% Notes Due 2035 |
AMX35 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 6.125% Notes Due 2037 |
AMX37 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 6.125% Senior Notes Due 2040 |
AMX40 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 4.375% Senior Notes Due 2042 |
AMX42 |
New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 4.375% Senior Notes Due 2049 |
AMX49 |
New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None
The number of outstanding shares of each of the registrant’s classes of capital or common stock as of December 31, 2020:
| 20,578 million |
AA Shares | |
| 520 million |
A Shares | |
| 45,764 million |
L Shares |
| Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. | Yes |
X |
No |
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| If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | Yes |
No |
X | |||||
| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. | Yes |
X |
No |
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| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this Chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). | Yes |
X |
No |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| X | Large accelerated filer | Accelerated filer | Non-accelerated filer | Emerging growth company |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
| U.S. GAAP | X | International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board | Other |
If “other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
Item 17 Item 18
| If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). | Yes |
|
No |
X |
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| We present our consolidated financial statements in Mexican pesos. This annual report contains translations of various peso amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for your convenience. You should not construe these translations as representations that the peso amounts actually represent the U.S. dollar amounts or could be converted into U.S. dollars at the rate indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, we have translated U.S. dollar amounts from pesos at the exchange rate of Ps.19.9487 to U.S.$1.00, which was the rate reported by Banco de México on December 30, 2020, as published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación, or “Official Gazette”). |
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We have not included earnings or dividends on a per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) basis. Each L Share ADS represents 20 L Shares and each A Share ADS represents 20 A Shares. |
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| FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Mexican pesos, except share and per share amounts) | (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
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| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME DATA: |
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| Operating revenues |
|
Ps. |
|
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975,412 |
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|
Ps. |
|
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1,021,634 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
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1,038,208 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
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1,007,348 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
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1,016,887 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
|
50,975 |
| ||||||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses |
|
865,802 |
|
|
921,490 |
|
|
898,651 |
|
|
852,507 |
|
|
851,532 |
|
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42,686 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
148,526 |
|
|
160,175 |
|
|
155,713 |
|
|
158,915 |
|
|
164,244 |
|
|
8,233 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income |
|
109,610 |
|
|
100,144 |
|
|
139,557 |
|
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154,841 |
|
|
165,355 |
|
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8,289 |
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| Net profit for the year |
|
Ps. |
|
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12,079 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
32,155 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
54,517 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
70,313 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
51,027 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
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2,559 |
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| NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE FOR THE YEAR TO: |
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| Equity holders of the parent |
|
Ps. |
|
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8,650 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
29,326 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
52,566 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
67,731 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
46,853 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
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2,349 |
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| Non-controlling interests |
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3,429 |
|
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2,829 |
|
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1,951 |
|
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2,582 |
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4,174 |
|
|
210 |
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| Net profit for the year |
|
Ps. |
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12,079 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
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32,155 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
54,517 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
70,313 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
51,027 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
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2,559 |
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| EARNINGS PER SHARE: |
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| Basic |
|
Ps. |
|
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0.13 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.44 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.79 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
1.03 |
|
|
0.71 |
|
|
0.04 |
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| Diluted |
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.13 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.44 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.79 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
1.03 |
|
|
0.71 |
|
|
0.04 |
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| Dividends declared per share (1) |
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.28 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.30 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.32 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.35 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
0.38 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
|
0.02 |
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| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING (MILLIONS): |
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| Basic |
|
65,693 |
|
|
65,909 |
|
|
66,055 |
|
|
66,016 |
|
|
66,265 |
|
|
- |
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| Diluted |
|
65,693 |
|
|
65,909 |
|
|
66,055 |
|
|
66,016 |
|
|
66,265 |
|
|
- |
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| AS OF DECEMBER 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of Mexican pesos, except share and per share amounts) | (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
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| BALANCE SHEET DATA: |
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| Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
Ps. |
|
|
701,190 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
676,343 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
640,001 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
639,343 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
722,930 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
|
36,239 |
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| Right of use assets |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
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118,003 |
|
|
101,977 |
|
|
5,112 |
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| Total assets |
|
1,515,042 |
|
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1,486,212 |
|
|
1,429,223 |
|
|
1,531,934 |
|
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1,625,048 |
|
|
81,463 |
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| Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt |
|
82,607 |
|
|
51,746 |
|
|
96,230 |
|
|
129,172 |
|
|
148,083 |
|
|
7,423 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term lease debt |
|
25,895 |
|
|
25,068 |
|
|
1,257 |
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| Long-term debt |
|
625,194 |
|
|
646,139 |
|
|
542,692 |
|
|
495,082 |
|
|
480,300 |
|
|
24,077 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term lease debt |
|
94,702 |
|
|
84,259 |
|
|
4,224 |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital stock |
|
96,338 |
|
|
96,339 |
|
|
96,338 |
|
|
96,338 |
|
|
96,342 |
|
|
4,829 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity |
|
271,024 |
|
|
260,634 |
|
|
245,872 |
|
|
226,907 |
|
|
Ps. |
|
|
315,118 |
|
|
U.S. |
|
|
15,797 |
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| NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES (MILLIONS): |
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| AA Shares |
|
20,635 |
|
|
20,602 |
|
|
20,602 |
|
|
20,602 |
|
|
20,578 |
|
|
- |
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| A Shares |
|
592 |
|
|
567 |
|
|
546 |
|
|
531 |
|
|
520 |
|
|
- |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L Shares |
|
44,571 |
|
|
44,901 |
|
|
44,887 |
|
|
44,872 |
|
|
45,764 |
|
|
- |
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| (1) | Figures for each year provided represent the annual dividend declared at the general shareholders’ meeting that year. For information on dividends paid per share translated into U.S. dollars, see “Share Ownership and Trading—Dividends” under Part IV of this annual report. |
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|
WIRELESS VOICE, DATA AND VALUE ADDED SERVICES(1) |
FIXED VOICE, BROADBAND, DATA AND IT SERVICES(2) |
PAY TV |
OTT SERVICES(3) | |||||
| Argentina |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Austria |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Belarus |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Brazil |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Bulgaria |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Chile |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Colombia |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Costa Rica |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Croatia |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Dominican Republic |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Ecuador |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| El Salvador |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Guatemala |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Honduras |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Macedonia |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Mexico |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 (4) | |||||
| Nicaragua |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 | ||||
| Panama |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Paraguay |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Peru |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Puerto Rico |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Serbia |
🌑 |
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| Slovenia |
🌑 |
🌑 |
🌑 |
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| Uruguay |
🌑 |
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| United States (5) |
🌑 |
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| (1) | Includes voice communication and international roaming services, interconnection and termination services, SMS, MMS, e-mail, mobile browsing, entertainment and gaming applications. |
| (2) | Includes local calls, national and international long distance. |
| (3) | Includes ClaroVideo and ClaroMúsica. |
| (4) | Services provided by non-concessionaire subsidiaries. |
| (5) | We entered into an agreement to sell our United States operations to Verizon Communications Inc. as described under “Acquisitions, Other Investments and Divestitures.” We expect the closing to occur during 2021. |
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We periodically repurchase at our discretion our L Shares and A Shares on the open market pursuant to guidelines approved by our Board of Directors, using funds up to an amount authorized by our shareholders specifically for the repurchase of L Shares and A Shares. In our 2021 annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting, our shareholders authorized an allocation of Ps.25 billion to repurchase L Shares and A Shares from April 2021 to April 2022.
The following tables set out information concerning purchases of our L Shares by us and our affiliated purchasers in 2020. We did not repurchase our L Shares other than through the share repurchase program, and we did not repurchase any A Shares.
| PERIOD | TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED(1) |
AVERAGE PRICE PER SHARE |
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED AS PART OF PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED PLANS OR PROGRAMS |
APPROXIMATE MEXICAN PESO VALUE OF SHARES THAT MAY YET BE PURCHASED UNDER THE PLANS OR PROGRAMS(2) | ||||||||||||||||
| January 2020 |
5,650,000 | Ps. 15.34 | 5,650,000 | Ps. 2,664,468,912 | ||||||||||||||||
| February 2020 |
2,200,000 | 16.06 | 2,200,000 | 2,629,333,277 | ||||||||||||||||
| March 2020 |
- | - | - | 2,629,333,277 | ||||||||||||||||
| April 2020 |
11,000,000 | 13.64 | 11,000,000 | 5,930,090,256 | ||||||||||||||||
| May 2020 |
19,975,000 | 14.99 | 19,975,000 | 5,632,443,872 | ||||||||||||||||
| June 2020 |
22,000,000 | 15.26 | 22,000,000 | 5,298,718,225 | ||||||||||||||||
| July 2020 |
22,500,000 | 14.64 | 22,500,000 | 4,971,126,848 | ||||||||||||||||
| August 2020 |
21,000,000 | 14.14 | 21,000,000 | 4,675,982,377 | ||||||||||||||||
| September 2020 |
32,000,000 | 13.49 | 32,000,000 | 4,246,872,865 | ||||||||||||||||
| October 2020 |
43,000,000 | 13.60 | 43,000,000 | 3,665,445,685 | ||||||||||||||||
| November 2020 |
80,000,000 | 14.40 | 80,000,000 | 2,519,753,255 | ||||||||||||||||
| December 2020 |
106,282,651 | 14.48 | 106,282,651 | 989,494,709 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total L Shares |
365,607,651 |
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365,607,651 |
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| (1) | This includes purchases by us and our affiliated purchasers in 2020. |
| (2) | This is the approximate peso amount available at the end of the period for purchases of both L Shares and A Shares pursuant to our share repurchase program. |
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Our corporate governance practices are governed by our bylaws, the Mexican Securities Market Law and the regulations issued by the CNBV. We also comply with the Mexican Code of Best Corporate Practices (Código de Mejores Prácticas Corporativas). On an annual basis, we file a report with the Mexican Banking and securities Commission and the Mexican Stock Exchange regarding our compliance with the Mexican Code of Best Corporate Practices.
The table below discloses the significant differences between our corporate governance practices and those required for U.S. companies under the NYSE listing standards.
| NYSE STANDARDS |
OUR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES | |
| DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE | ||
| Majority of board of directors must be independent. §303A.01. “Controlled companies” are exempt from this requirement. A controlled company is one in which more than 50.0% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company, rather than the public. §303A.00. As a controlled company, we would be exempt from this requirement if we were a U.S. issuer. |
Pursuant to the Mexican Securities Market Law, our shareholders are required to appoint a board of directors of no more than 21 members, 25% of whom must be independent. Certain persons are per se non-independent, including insiders, control persons, major suppliers and any relatives of such persons. In accordance with the Mexican Securities Market Law, our shareholders’ meeting is required to make a determination as to the independence of our directors, though such determination may be challenged by the CNBV. There is no exemption from the independence requirement for controlled companies.
Currently, the majority of our Board of Directors is independent. | |
| EXECUTIVE SESSIONS | ||
| Non-management directors must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management. Independent directors should meet alone in an executive session at least once a year. §303A.03. |
Our non-management directors have not held executive sessions without management in the past, and they are not required to do so. | |
| NOMINATING/CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | ||
| Nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors is required. The committee must have a charter specifying the purpose, duties and evaluation procedures of the committee. §303A.04.
“Controlled companies” are exempt from these requirements. §303A.00. As a controlled company, we would be exempt from this requirement if we were a U.S. issuer. |
Mexican law requires us to have one or more committees that oversee certain corporate practices, including the appointment of directors and executives. Under the Mexican Securities Market Law, committees overseeing certain corporate practices must be composed of independent directors. However, in the case of controlled companies, such as ours, only a majority of the committee members must be independent.
Currently, we do not have a nominating committee, and we are not required to have one. Our Audit and Corporate Practices Committee, which is composed of independent directors, oversees our corporate practices, including the compensation and appointment of directors and executives. | |
| COMPENSATION COMMITTEE | ||
| Compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors is required, which must evaluate and approve executive officer compensation. The committee must have a charter specifying the purpose, duties and evaluation procedures of the committee. §303A.02(a)(ii) and §303A.05. “Controlled companies” are exempt from this requirement. §303A.00. |
We currently do not have a compensation committee, and we are not required to have one. Our Audit and Corporate Practices Committee, which is comprised solely of independent directors, evaluates and approves the compensation of management (including our CEO) and directors. | |
| AUDIT COMMITTEE | ||
| Audit committee satisfying the independence and other requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Ex- change Act and the additional requirements under the NYSE standards is required. §§303A.06 and 303A.07. |
We have an audit and corporate practices committee of three members. Each member of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee is independent, as independence is defined under the Mexican Securities Market Law, and also meets the independence requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our Audit and Corporate Practices Committee operates primarily pursuant to (1) a written charter adopted by our Board of Directors, which assigns to the Committee responsibility over those matters required by Rule 10A-3, (2) our bylaws and (3) Mexican law. For a more detailed description of the duties of our Audit and Corporate Practices Committee, see “Management” under Part V of this annual report. | |
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| NYSE STANDARDS |
OUR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES | |
| EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS | ||
| Equity compensation plans and all material revisions thereto require shareholder approval, subject to limited exemptions. §§303A.08 and 312.03. |
Shareholder approval is expressly required under Mexican law for the adoption or amendment of an equity compensation plan. Such plans must provide for similar treatment of executives in comparable positions. | |
| SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES | ||
| Issuances of securities (1) that will result in a change of control of the issuer, (2) that are to a related party or someone closely related to a related party, (3) that have voting power equal to at least 20.0% of the outstanding common stock voting power before such issuance or (4) that will increase the number of shares of common stock by at least 20.0% of the number of outstanding shares before such issuance requires shareholder approval. §§312.03(b)-(d). |
Mexican law requires us to obtain shareholder approval for any issuance of equity securities. Under certain circumstances, however, we may sell treasury stock subject to the approval of our Board of Directors. | |
| CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS | ||
| Corporate governance guidelines and a code of business conduct and ethics are required, with disclosure of any waiver for directors or executive officers. The code must contain compliance standards and procedures that will facilitate the effective operation of the code. §303A.10. |
We have adopted a code of ethics, which applies to all of our directors and executive officers and other personnel. For more information, see “Corporate Governance—Code of Ethics” under Part V of this annual report. | |
| CONFLICTS OF INTEREST | ||
| Determination of how to review and oversee related party transactions is left to the listed company. The audit committee or comparable body, however, could be considered the forum for such review and oversight. §314.00. Certain issuances of common stock to a related party require shareholder approval. §312.03(b). |
In accordance with Mexican law, an independent audit committee must provide an opinion to the board of directors regarding any transaction with a related party that is outside of the ordinary course of business, which must be approved by the board of directors. Pursuant to the Mexican Securities Market Law, our Board of Directors may establish certain guidelines regarding related party transactions that do not require specific board approval. | |
| SOLICITATION OF PROXIES | ||
| Solicitation of proxies and provision of proxy materials is required for all meetings of shareholders. Copies of such proxy solicitations are to be provided to NYSE. §§402.01 and 402.04. |
We are not required to solicit proxies from our shareholders. In accordance with Mexican law and our bylaws, we inform shareholders of all meetings by public notice, which states the requirements for admission to the meeting. Under the deposit agreement relating to our ADSs, holders of our ADSs receive notices of shareholders’ meetings and, where applicable, instructions on how to instruct the depositary to vote at the meeting. Under the deposit agreement relating to our ADS, we may direct the voting of any ADS as to which no voting instructions are received by the depositary, except with respect to any matter where substantial opposition exists or that materially and adversely affects the rights of holders. | |
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| COSTA RICA |
Superintendency of Telecommunications (Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones) Ministry of Science, Technology and Tele-communications (Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Telecomunicaciones) | • Concessions in the AWS and 1800 MHz bands that expire in 2032 • Concessions in the 2100 MHz band that expire in 2026 • License to operate Pay TV services using DTH technology that will expire in 2026 | ||
| EL SALVADOR |
Electricity and Telecommunications Super- intendency (Superintendencia General de Electricidad y Telecomunicaciones) | • Concession of 50 MHz in the 1900 MHz band of which 30 MHz that expire in 2038, 10 MHz that expire in 2041 and 10 MHz that expire in 2028 • Concession to provide public telephone service that expires in 2027 • Licenses to provide Pay TV Services through HFC and DTH technologies have an indefinite term • Concession of 40 MHz in 1700/2100 MHz bands (AWS) that will expire in 2040 | ||
| GUATEMALA |
Guatemalan Telecommunications Agency (Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones) | • Licenses to use 12 MHz in the 900 MHz band and 120 MHz in the 1900 MHz band that all expire in 2033 • Concession of 175 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band that will expire in 2033 | ||
| NICARAGUA |
Nicaraguan Telecommunications and Mailing Institute (Instituto Nicaragüense de Teleco- municaciones y Correos) | • Concessions in the 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz bands that all expire in 2042 • Concession of 50 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band that will expire in 2042 • Licenses to provide DTH technology that will expire in January 2028 and Pay TV services that has an indefinite term | ||
| HONDURAS |
Honduran National Telecommunications Commission (Comisión Nacional de Teleco-municaciones) | • Concessions to use 80 MHz in the 1900 MHz PCS band and 40 MHz in the LTE-4G 1700/2100 MHz band that all expire in 2033 • Licenses to operate Pay TV services through (i) HFC technology that will expire in 2027 and (ii) DTH technology that will expire in 2030 | ||
| PANAMA |
National Authority of Public Services (Auto-ridad Nacional de los Servicios Públicos) | • License to use 40 MHz in the 1900 MHz and 20 MHz in the 700 MHz bands that all expire in 2028 • Licenses to provide fixed local and long-distance services that expire in 2030 • License to provide internet service that expires in 2033 • Licenses to provide international long-distance, value-added services, interactive television, and Pay TV service through DTH and IPTV technologies, which expire in 2028, 2030, 2037 and 2034, respectively • License to provide Pay TV service through optical fiber that expires in 2037 • License for data transportation, Service No. 200, which expires in 2023 | ||
| UNITED STATES |
The FCC | • International Section 214 Authorization (Claro Enterprise Solutions) | ||
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunica-ciones) | • Concession to provide fixed and wireless services, internet and pay TV services through DTH and IPTV technologies that expire in 2030 • Licenses to use 25 MHz in the 800 MHz band, 30 MHz in the 1900 MHz band, 80 MHz in the 2.5/2.7 GHz band, 30 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band and 40 MHz in the 1.7/2.1 GHz (AWS) band that expire in 2030 | ||
| PUERTO RICO |
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Telecommunications Bureau of Puerto Rico | • Concessions to use the 700 MHz, 1900 MHz and the 28 GHz bands that expire in 2021, 2027 and 2029, respectively • Concessions to use the 800 MHz bands that expire in 2021, 2026, 2028 and 2030 • Concessions to use the AWS-1 and AWS-3 bands (1.7/2.1 GHz) that expire in 2026 and 2028, respectivel. • Concessions to use the 3.5 GHz band that expires in 2030 • Long-term transfer lease concessions to use 35.6 MHz of the 2.5 GHz band that expire in 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2030 • Franchise to operate Pay TV services using IPTV technology that expires in 2030 | ||
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Many of our employees are members of labor unions with which we conduct collective negotiations on wages, benefits and working conditions. We believe that we have good current relations with our workforce.
The following table sets forth the total number of employees and a breakdown of employees by main category of activity and geographic location, as of the end of each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020.
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| 1 | IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS | Not applicable | - | |||
| 2 | OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE | Not applicable | - | |||
| 3 | KEY INFORMATION |
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*América Móvil has elected to apply the SEC rules issued on November 19, 2020 which became effective on February 10, 2021, with respect to Item 5 of this Form 20-F. Registrants, including América Móvil, are required to comply with the amended rules for their first fiscal year ending on or after April 9, 2021.
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| 13 | DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES | Not applicable | - | |||
| 14 | MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS | Not applicable | - | |||
| 15 | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | Controls and procedures | 66 | |||
| 16A | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT | Management | 60 | |||
| 16B | CODE OF ETHICS | Code of ethics | 69 | |||
| 16C | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES | Principal accountant fees and services | 87 | |||
| 16D | EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES | Not applicable | - | |||
| 16E | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS | Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers | 53 | |||
| 16F | CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT | Not applicable | - | |||
| 16G | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | Corporate governance | 64 | |||
| 16H | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE | Not applicable | - | |||
| 17 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Not applicable | - | |||
| 18 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Consolidated Financial statements | F-1 | |||
| 19 | EXHIBITS | Additional Information | 87 | |||
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020
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F-1
AMX Audit Opinion 2020
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated April 28, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Change in accounting policy for certain class of assets (Towers)
As discussed in Note 2, item a), i) to the consolidated financial statements, effective December 31, 2020, the Company changed prospectively its method of accounting for its towers using the revaluation model permitted by IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment”. As explained below, auditing this change in accounting policy was a Critical Audit Matter.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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| Deferred tax assets, realizability of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | ||
| Description of the Matter | As discussed in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2020, the net balance of deferred tax assets was Ps.66,303,077 thousand. The Company has recognized deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of approximately Ps.25,121,933 thousand. The NOLs were generated primarily by its subsidiary in Brazil.
Auditing management’s assessment of the realizability of the deferred tax assets arising from NOLs involved complex auditor judgement because management´s estimate of realizability was based on assessing the probability, timing and sufficiency of expected reversals of taxable temporary differences, future taxable profits and available tax planning opportunities. These projections are sensitive because they can be affected by future operating results and future market and economic conditions. | |
| How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls that address the risks of material misstatement related to the realizability of the deferred tax assets. We tested controls over management’s analyses of future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, their projections of future taxable income and related assumptions used in developing the projected financial information and their identification of available tax planning opportunities. Our audit also included the evaluation of controls that address the completeness and accuracy of the data utilized in the valuation models.
To test the realizability of the deferred tax assets arising from NOLs our audit procedures included, among other things, the review of management´s estimates of future taxable income in Brazil, the methodology used, the significant assumptions and the underlying data used by the Company in developing the projected financial information, such as the weighted average cost of capital, customer attrition rates, growth rates, and other key assumptions by comparing them with historical, economic and industry trends and evaluating whether changes to the Company´s business model and other factors would significantly affect the projected financial information. We also involved our internal specialists to evaluate the methodologies and assumptions used, and to test the calculations used by the Company.
In addition, with the assistance of our tax professionals, we assessed the application of relevant tax laws, including assessing the Company’s future tax planning opportunities and tested the Company´s scheduling of the timing and amounts of expected reversals of taxable temporary differences. We also assessed the adequacy of the related financial statement disclosures. | |
| Impairment of goodwill | ||
| Description of the Matter | As discussed in Note 2 item iii) i) and in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2020, the Company’s goodwill balance was Ps.143,052,859 thousand. The Company tests goodwill at least annually at the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) level. Impairment exists when the carrying value of a CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use.
Auditing management´s annual assessment of impairment of goodwill involved complex auditor judgement because the estimations required to determine the fair value and value-in-use of the CGUs, including revenue growth rates, operating margins and weighted average cost of capital, are sensitive to, and affected by, expected economic factors, technological changes and market conditions, among other factors. | |
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| How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls that address the risks of material misstatement related to the determination of the impairment of goodwill, including controls over management’s review of the significant assumptions described above, projected financial information and the valuation model used to develop such estimates.
To test the impairment of goodwill our audit procedures included, among others, evaluating the methodology used, testing the significant assumptions mentioned above and the underlying data used by the Company. We assessed the historical accuracy of management’s estimates and projections by comparing them to actual results and obtaining appropriate explanations for the variances; examined management’s support for the current estimates and projections by comparing them to industry and economic trends, including market participant data; evaluated management’s methodology on the estimation of the weighted average cost of capital reflecting the economic conditions for each CGU; tested the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data, and evaluated other factors that would significantly affect the projected financial information and thus the fair value and value-in-use of the CGUs.
In addition, we involved our valuation specialist to evaluate the methodologies and assumptions used and to test the calculations made by the Company.
We also assessed the adequacy of the related financial statement disclosures. | |
| Discount rates used in determining pension and postretirement benefit obligations in Mexico | ||
| Description of the Matter | As discussed in Note 2, item iii), q) and in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2020, the defined benefit pension obligation balance was Ps.168,230,202 thousand. The Company assessed and updated its estimates and assumptions used to actuarially measure and value the defined benefit pension obligation as of December 31, 2020, using the assistance of independent actuarial specialists.
Auditing the defined benefit pension obligation which the majority of it arises from one of its subsidiaries in Mexico and for which this matter is related, involved complex auditor judgement and required the involvement of actuarial specialists because of the highly judgmental nature of the actuarial assumptions, primarily the discount rate used in the Company’s measurement process. This assumption was complex because it required a valuation of the credit quality of the corporate bonds used to develop the discount rate and the correlation of those bonds’ cash inflows to the timing and amount of future expected benefit payments. | |
| How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls that address the risks of material misstatement relating to the determination of the discount rate used in the defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit obligations calculations. We tested controls over management’s determination and review of the discount rate provided to the independent actuaries.
To test the determination of the discount rate of the defined benefit pension obligation we involved our valuation and actuarial specialists to assist us in evaluating the methodology used to select the yield curve applied on the calculation, assessing the credit quality of the corporate bonds that comprise the yield curve, the timing and amount of cash flows at maturity with the expected amounts and duration of the related benefit payments. In addition, we compared the Company’s current projections to historical projected defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit obligations cash flows and compared the current-year benefits paid to the prior-year projected cash flows. | |
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We also evaluated the objectivity and competence of the independent actuaries used by management and management´s qualified persons responsible for overseeing the preparation of the discount rate by the independent actuaries specialists through the consideration of their professional qualifications, experience and their use of accepted methodology.
We also assessed the adequacy of the related financial statement disclosures. | ||
| Revaluation of towers due to a change in accounting policy | ||
| Description of the Matter | As discussed in Note 2, item a), i) and in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2020, the balance of the network in operation and equipment was Ps.1,057,592,243 thousand. This includes a revaluation adjustment of Ps.107,152,628 due to a change in the accounting policy adopted by the Company on December 31, 2020 for certain class of assets (towers) from the cost model to the revaluation model.
Auditing management´s revaluation model of towers involved complex auditor judgement because the estimation of the fair value of the towers required the assessment of the valuation technique and the assumptions used, as the future lease income, tenancy ratios, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) that are sensitive to, and affected by, expected economic factors, technological changes and market conditions, among others. | |
| How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit |
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls that address the risks of material misstatement related to the determination of tower’s fair value, including controls over management’s review of the significant assumptions described above, the valuation model used to develop such values and the completeness and accuracy of the data utilized in the valuation model.
Our audit procedures included, among others, the evaluation of the tower´s measurement change from cost to the revaluation model, considering the nature of the asset and industry. To test the revaluation model of the towers, we evaluated the methodology used and tested the significant assumptions included in the model and the underlying data used by management. In particular, we assessed the historical accuracy of significant assumptions such as, EBITDA and tenancy ratios by comparing them to actual and expected results, the industry and economic trends, including market participant data, and obtained appropriate explanations for the variances; we evaluated the future lease income by comparing it with actual lease agreements’ terms and conditions with external third party companies by geography and assessed management’s methodology for determining the WACC used in the model for each country. We involved our valuation specialists to evaluate the methodology and some assumptions, including EBITDA and WACC used in the fair value estimation and tested the calculations.
In addition, we evaluated the objectivity and competence of the external valuation specialists used by management and management´s qualified persons responsible for overseeing the preparation of the determination of the fair value of the towers by the external valuation specialists through the consideration of their professional qualifications, experience and their use of accepted methodology.
Furthermore, we assessed the adequacy of the related financial statement disclosures. | |
/s/ Mancera, S.C.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1993.
Mexico City, Mexico
April 28, 2021
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AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
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3 | Ps. | 19,745,656 | Ps. | 35,917,907 | US$ | 1,801 | |||||||||
| Equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI) and other short-term investments |
4 | 47,718,025 | 54,636,395 | 2,739 | ||||||||||||
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5 | 204,706,296 | 207,977,954 | 10,426 | ||||||||||||
| Related parties |
6 | 1,273,140 | 1,391,300 | 70 | ||||||||||||
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7 | 6,825,760 | 20,928,335 | 1,049 | ||||||||||||
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8 | 41,102,012 | 30,377,439 | 1,523 | ||||||||||||
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10 | Ps. | 639,343,370 | Ps. | 722,929,631 | US$ | 36,239 | |||||||||
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11 | 125,169,389 | 133,456,967 | 6,690 | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill |
11 | 152,899,801 | 143,052,859 | 7,171 | ||||||||||||
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| Deferred income taxes |
13 | 106,167,897 | 115,370,240 | 5,783 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, subscriber, distributors and contract assets, net |
5 | 15,139,442 | 7,792,863 | 391 | ||||||||||||
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9 | 41,892,019 | 38,415,826 | 1,926 | ||||||||||||
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| Total assets |
Ps. | 1,531,933,657 | Ps. | 1,625,048,227 | US$ | 81,463 | ||||||||||
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|
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| Liabilities and equity |
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| Current liabilities: |
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| Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt |
14 | Ps. | 129,172,033 | Ps. | 148,083,184 | US$ | 7,423 | |||||||||
| Short-term liability related to right-of-use of assets |
15 | 25,894,711 | 25,067,905 | 1,257 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable |
16a | 216,112,824 | 186,995,472 | 9,374 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities |
16b | 52,371,252 | 50,291,851 | 2,521 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax |
13 | 33,026,606 | 14,644,979 | 734 | ||||||||||||
| Other taxes payable |
24,373,400 | 27,969,739 | 1,402 | |||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
7 | 9,596,751 | 14,230,249 | 713 | ||||||||||||
| Related parties |
6 | 3,460,419 | 3,999,916 | 201 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred revenues |
31,391,749 | 36,027,383 | 1,806 | |||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Total current liabilities |
Ps. | 525,399,745 | Ps. | 507,310,678 | US$ | 25,431 | ||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities: |
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| Long-term debt |
14 | Ps. | 495,082,444 | Ps. | 480,299,772 | US$ | 24,077 | |||||||||
| Long-term liability related to right-of-use of assets |
15 | 94,702,022 | 84,259,336 | 4,224 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes |
13 | 18,093,041 | 49,067,163 | 2,460 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred revenues |
3,425,738 | 2,875,467 | 144 | |||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligations |
16c | 15,816,744 | 17,887,991 | 897 | ||||||||||||
| Employee benefits |
18 | 152,507,058 | 168,230,202 | 8,433 | ||||||||||||
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|
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|
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| Total non-current liabilities |
Ps. | 779,627,047 | Ps. | 802,619,931 | US$ | 40,235 | ||||||||||
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|
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|
|
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| Total liabilities |
Ps. | 1,305,026,792 | Ps. | 1,309,930,609 | US$ | 65,666 | ||||||||||
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| Equity: |
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| Capital stock |
20 | Ps. | 96,338,262 | Ps. | 96,341,695 | US$ | 4,829 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings: |
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| Prior years |
213,719,236 | 267,865,420 | 13,428 | |||||||||||||
| Profit for the year |
67,730,891 | 46,852,605 | 2,349 | |||||||||||||
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| Total retained earnings |
281,450,127 | 314,718,025 | 15,777 | |||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss items |
(199,878,430 | ) | (160,580,917 | ) | (8,049 | ) | ||||||||||
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| Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
177,909,959 | 250,478,803 | 12,557 | |||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
48,996,906 | 64,638,815 | 3,240 | |||||||||||||
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|
|
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| Total equity |
226,906,865 | 315,117,618 | 15,797 | |||||||||||||
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|
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| Total liabilities and equity |
Ps. | 1,531,933,657 | Ps. | 1,625,048,227 | US$ | 81,463 | ||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-6
AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands of Mexican pesos, except for earnings per share)
| For the years ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Note | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020 Millions of U.S. dollars, except for earnings per share |
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| Operating revenues: |
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| Service revenues |
Ps. | 863,647,642 | Ps. | 834,365,232 | Ps. | 857,860,234 | US$ | 43,003 | ||||||||||||
| Sales of equipment |
174,560,039 | 172,982,637 | 159,026,296 | 7,972 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Ps. | 1,038,207,681 | Ps. | 1,007,347,869 | Ps. | 1,016,886,530 | US$ | 50,975 | |||||||||||||
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|
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| Operating costs and expenses: |
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| Cost of sales and services |
508,822,430 | 471,736,157 | 470,427,476 | 23,582 | ||||||||||||||||
| Commercial, administrative and general expenses |
227,192,478 | 215,993,865 | 212,135,830 | 10,634 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses |
6,923,022 | 5,862,102 | 4,724,630 | 237 | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
9,10,11 and 15 |
|
155,712,580 | 158,915,210 | 164,243,683 | 8,233 | |||||||||||||
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|
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| Ps. | 898,650,510 | Ps. | 852,507,334 | Ps. | 851,531,619 | US$ | 42,686 | |||||||||||||
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|
|
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|
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| Operating income |
Ps. | 139,557,171 | Ps. | 154,840,535 | Ps. | 165,354,911 | US$ | 8,289 | ||||||||||||
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|
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| Interest income |
10,646,169 | 6,284,672 | 5,062,036 | 254 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
(31,771,433 | ) | (37,911,339 | ) | (38,661,740 | ) | (1,938 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net |
(7,261,956 | ) | 5,226,071 | (65,366,200 | ) | (3,277 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items, net |
22 | (10,176,316 | ) | (7,075,342 | ) | 1,291,108 | 65 | |||||||||||||
| Equity interest in net result of associated companies |
267 | (17,609 | ) | (287,006 | ) | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||
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| Profit before income tax |
100,993,902 | 121,346,988 | 67,393,109 | 3,379 | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax |
13 | 46,477,079 | 51,033,533 | 16,366,152 | 820 | |||||||||||||||
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|
|
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| Net profit for the year |
Ps. | 54,516,823 | Ps. | 70,313,455 | Ps. | 51,026,957 | US$ | 2,559 | ||||||||||||
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| Net profit for the year attributable to: |
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| Equity holders of the parent |
Ps. | 52,566,197 | Ps. | 67,730,891 | Ps. | 46,852,605 | US$ | 2,349 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
1,950,626 | 2,582,564 | 4,174,352 | 210 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Ps. | 54,516,823 | Ps. | 70,313,455 | Ps. | 51,026,957 | US$ | 2,559 | |||||||||||||
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| Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent |
Ps. | 0.79 | Ps. | 1.03 | Ps. | 0.71 | US$ | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
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| Other comprehensive income (loss) items: |
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| Net other comprehensive loss that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent years: |
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| Effect of translation of foreign entities |
Ps. | (64,314,032 | ) | Ps. | (35,536,252 | ) | Ps. | (11,515,297 | ) | US$ | (579 | ) | ||||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to (loss) or profit in subsequent years: |
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| Re-measurement of defined benefit plan, net of deferred taxes |
757,278 | (29,535,672 | ) | (10,299,558 | ) | (516 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain on equity investments at fair value, net of deferred taxes |
(3,765,688 | ) | 883,408 | (1,952,414 | ) | (98 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Revaluation surplus, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | 77,230,031 | 3,871 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
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| Total other comprehensive (loss) income items for the year, net of deferred taxes |
21 | (67,322,442 | ) | (64,188,516 | ) | 53,462,762 | 2,678 | |||||||||||||
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| Total comprehensive (loss) income for the year |
Ps. | (12,805,619 | ) | Ps. | 6,124,939 | Ps. | 104,489,719 | US$ | 5,237 | |||||||||||
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| Comprehensive (loss) income for the year attributable to: |
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| Equity holders of the parent |
Ps. | (11,770,227 | ) | Ps. | 5,450,679 | Ps. | 86,150,118 | US$ | 4,319 | |||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
(1,035,392 | ) | 674,260 | 18,339,601 | 918 | |||||||||||||||
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| Ps. | (12,805,619 | ) | Ps. | 6,124,939 | Ps. | 104,489,719 | US$ | 5,237 | ||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-7
AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020
(In thousands of Mexican pesos)
| Capital stock |
Legal reserve |
Retained earnings |
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity investment at fair value |
Re-measurement of defined benefit plans |
Cumulative translation adjustment |
Revaluation surplus |
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
Non- controlling interests |
Total equity |
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| As of January 1, 2018 |
Ps. | 96,338,508 | Ps. | 358,440 | Ps. | 170,729,158 | Ps. | (6,047,296 | ) | Ps. | (75,080,656 | ) | Ps. | 7,866,158 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 194,164,312 | Ps. | 66,469,205 | Ps. | 260,633,517 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of adoption of new accounting standards |
— | — | 19,598,349 | — | — | — | — | 19,598,349 | 518,440 | 20,116,789 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| As of January 1, 2018 (restated) |
Ps. | 96,338,508 | Ps. | 358,440 | Ps. | 190,327,507 | Ps. | (6,047,296 | ) | Ps. | (75,080,656 | ) | Ps. | 7,866,158 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 213,762,661 | Ps. | 66,987,645 | Ps. | 280,750,306 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net profit for the year |
— | — | 52,566,197 | — | — | — | — | 52,566,197 | 1,950,626 | 54,516,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on equity investments at fair value, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | (3,765,688 | ) | — | — | — | (3,765,688 | ) | — | (3,765,688 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plan, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | — | 652,722 | — | — | 652,722 | 104,556 | 757,278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of translation of foreign entities |
— | — | — | — | — | (61,223,458 | ) | — | (61,223,458 | ) | (3,090,574 | ) | (64,314,032 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Comprehensive income (loss) for the year |
— | — | 52,566,197 | (3,765,688 | ) | 652,722 | (61,223,458 | ) | — | (11,770,227 | ) | (1,035,392 | ) | (12,805,619 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared |
— | — | (21,134,520 | ) | — | — | — | — | (21,134,520 | ) | (1,850,462 | ) | (22,984,982 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hyperinflation adjustment |
— | — | 15,826,934 | — | — | — | — | 15,826,934 | — | 15,826,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of shares |
(130 | ) | — | (518,633 | ) | — | — | — | — | (518,763 | ) | — | (518,763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of hybrid bond |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (13,440,120 | ) | (13,440,120 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other acquisitions of non-controlling interests |
— | — | (170,440 | ) | — | — | — | — | (170,440 | ) | (784,894 | ) | (955,334 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Balance at December 31, 2018 |
Ps. | 96,338,378 | Ps. | 358,440 | Ps. | 236,897,045 | Ps. | (9,812,984 | ) | Ps. | (74,427,934 | ) | Ps. | (53,357,300 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | 195,995,645 | Ps. | 49,876,777 | Ps. | 245,872,422 | |||||||||||||||||
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F-8
| Capital stock |
Legal reserve |
Retained earnings |
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity investment at fair value |
Re-measurement of defined benefit plans |
Cumulative translation adjustment |
Revaluation surplus |
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
Non- controlling interests |
Total equity |
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| Net profit for the year |
— | — | 67,730,891 | — | — | — | — | 67,730,891 | 2,582,564 | 70,313,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on equity investments at fair value, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | 883,408 | — | — | — | 883,408 | — | 883,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plan, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | — | (29,153,554 | ) | — | — | (29,153,554 | ) | (382,118 | ) | (29,535,672 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of translation of foreign entities |
— | — | — | — | — | (34,010,066 | ) | — | (34,010,066 | ) | (1,526,186 | ) | (35,536,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Comprehensive income (loss) for the year |
— | — | 67,730,891 | 883,408 | (29,153,554 | ) | (34,010,066 | ) | — | 5,450,679 | 674,260 | 6,124,939 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared |
— | — | (23,106,823 | ) | — | — | — | — | (23,106,823 | ) | (1,473,290 | ) | (24,580,113 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of shares |
(116 | ) | — | (427,212 | ) | — | — | — | — | (427,328 | ) | — | (427,328 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other acquisitions of non-controlling interests |
— | — | (2,214 | ) | — | — | — | — | (2,214 | ) | (80,841 | ) | (83,055 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Balance at December 31, 2019 |
Ps. | 96,338,262 | Ps. | 358,440 | Ps. | 281,091,687 | Ps. | (8,929,576 | ) | Ps. | (103,581,488 | ) | Ps. | (87,367,366 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | 177,909,959 | Ps. | 48,996,906 | Ps. | 226,906,865 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net profit for the year |
— | — | 46,852,605 | — | — | — | — | 46,852,605 | 4,174,352 | 51,026,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on equity investments at fair value, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | (1,952,414 | ) | — | — | — | (1,952,414 | ) | — | (1,952,414 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plan, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | — | (10,026,454 | ) | — | — | (10,026,454 | ) | (273,104 | ) | (10,299,558 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of translation of foreign entities |
— | — | — | — | — | (13,558,774 | ) | — | (13,558,774 | ) | 2,043,477 | (11,515,297 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revaluation surplus, net of deferred taxes |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 64,835,155 | 64,835,155 | 12,394,876 | 77,230,031 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Comprehensive income (loss) for the year |
— | — | 46,852,605 | (1,952,414 | ) | (10,026,454 | ) | (13,558,774 | ) | 64,835,155 | 86,150,118 | 18,339,601 | 104,489,719 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared |
— | — | (25,161,564 | ) | — | — | — | — | (25,161,564 | ) | (1,860,300 | ) | (27,021,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock dividend |
4,650 | — | 17,054,007 | — | — | — | — | 17,058,657 | — | 17,058,657 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of shares |
(1,217 | ) | — | (5,209,880 | ) | — | — | — | — | (5,211,097 | ) | — | (5,211,097 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other acquisitions of non-controlling interests |
— | — | (267,270 | ) | — | — | — | — | (267,270 | ) | (837,392 | ) | (1,104,662 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Balance at December 31, 2020 |
Ps. | 96,341,695 | Ps. | 358,440 | Ps. | 314,359,585 | Ps. | (10,881,990 | ) | Ps. | (113,607,942 | ) | Ps. | (100,926,140 | ) | Ps. | 64,835,155 | Ps. | 250,478,803 | Ps. | 64,638,815 | Ps. | 315,117,618 | |||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-9
AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of Mexican pesos)
| For the years ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Note | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020 Millions of U.S. dollars |
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| Operating activities |
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| Profit before income tax |
Ps. | 100,993,902 | Ps. | 121,346,988 | Ps. | 67,393,109 | US$ | 3,379 | ||||||||||||
| Items not requiring the use of cash: |
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| Depreciation property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets |
10 and 15 | 129,115,727 | 138,386,952 | 143,691,770 | 7,203 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible and other assets |
9 and 11 | 26,596,853 | 20,528,258 | 20,551,913 | 1,030 | |||||||||||||||
| Equity interest in net (loss) income of associated companies |
(267 | ) | 17,609 | 287,006 | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
664,777 | 119,272 | 257,330 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net period cost of labor obligations |
18 | 13,989,100 | 16,609,565 | 18,085,954 | 907 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange loss (income), net |
6,148,612 | (7,250,635 | ) | 59,923,928 | 3,005 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income |
(10,646,169 | ) | (6,284,672 | ) | (5,062,036 | ) | (254 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
31,771,433 | 37,911,339 | 38,661,740 | 1,938 | ||||||||||||||||
| Employee profit sharing |
1,500,342 | 1,618,695 | 2,066,066 | 105 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss in valuation of derivative financial instruments, capitalized interest expense and other, net |
(7,518,445 | ) | (9,202,167 | ) | (13,678,083 | ) | (686 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Gain on net monetary positions |
22 | (4,429,145 | ) | (4,267,194 | ) | (3,262,512 | ) | (164 | ) | |||||||||||
| Working capital changes: |
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| Subscribers, distributors, recoverable taxes, contract assets and other, net |
(15,420,291 | ) | 6,800,942 | 3,129,237 | 157 | |||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses |
3,264,685 | 9,079,931 | 20,925 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Related parties |
38,426 | 476,671 | 421,337 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Inventories |
(3,232,136 | ) | (2,095,622 | ) | 11,618,280 | 582 | ||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
(6,081,740 | ) | (6,597,262 | ) | (2,613,460 | ) | (131 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Employee benefits |
(14,235,549 | ) | (20,224,276 | ) | (18,795,532 | ) | (942 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
23,997,632 | (16,811,135 | ) | 11,531,391 | 578 | |||||||||||||||
| Employee profit sharing paid |
(1,013,799 | ) | (2,187,316 | ) | (2,436,223 | ) | (122 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Financial instruments and other |
5,286,290 | (1,774,932 | ) | 2,606,938 | 131 | |||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenues |
38,243 | (636,221 | ) | 3,198,018 | 160 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest received |
1,215,800 | 1,008,076 | 3,946,110 | 198 | ||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes paid |
(33,713,753 | ) | (42,294,398 | ) | (60,715,663 | ) | (3,044 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Ps. | 248,330,528 | Ps. | 234,278,468 | Ps. | 280,827,543 | US$ | 14,079 | ||||||||||||
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| Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(143,888,033 | ) | (132,884,335 | ) | (108,907,418 | ) | (5,459 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition of intangibles |
(7,933,647 | ) | (18,962,856 | ) | (20,647,571 | ) | (1,035 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends received |
22 | 2,622,237 | 1,773,336 | 2,122,826 | 106 | |||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of plant, property and equipment |
178,532 | 344,924 | 162,060 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired |
12 | (310,604 | ) | (13,330,651 | ) | (152,896 | ) | (8 | ) | |||||||||||
| Partial sale of shares of associated company |
548,484 | 36,478 | 601,509 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments in associate companies |
— | (56,985 | ) | (64,341 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Short-term disinvestments |
— | — | (8,671,662 | ) | (435 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Ps. | (148,783,031 | ) | Ps. | (163,080,089 | ) | Ps. | (135,557,493 | ) | US$ | (6,796 | ) | ||||||||
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| Loans obtained |
155,263,221 | 118,082,256 | 277,515,598 | 13,911 | ||||||||||||||||
| Repayment of loans |
(189,314,144 | ) | (109,808,816 | ) | (330,607,399 | ) | (16,573 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Payment of liability related to right-of-use of assets |
15 | — | (26,765,075 | ) | (29,623,565 | ) | (1,485 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Interest paid |
(30,869,017 | ) | (28,046,695 | ) | (28,421,734 | ) | (1,425 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Repurchase of shares |
(511,421 | ) | (435,713 | ) | (5,076,119 | ) | (254 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends paid |
(22,369,793 | ) | (24,248,145 | ) | (9,592,253 | ) | (481 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Redemption of hybrid bond |
(13,440,120 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests |
(115,821 | ) | (83,055 | ) | (1,104,662 | ) | (55 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Ps. | (101,357,095 | ) | Ps. | (71,305,243 | ) | Ps. | (126,910,134 | ) | US$ | (6,362 | ) | ||||||||
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Ps. | (1,809,598 | ) | Ps. | (106,864 | ) | Ps. | 18,359,916 | US$ | 921 | ||||||||||
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| Adjustment to cash flows due to exchange rate fluctuations, net |
(800,913 | ) | (1,807,442 | ) | (2,187,665 | ) | (110 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year |
24,270,473 | 21,659,962 | 19,745,656 | 990 | ||||||||||||||||
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Ps. | 21,659,962 | Ps. | 19,745,656 | Ps. | 35,917,907 | US$ | 1,801 | ||||||||||||
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Ps. | 19,099,066 | Ps. | 19,673,706 | Ps. | 3,063,081 | US$ | 154 | ||||||||||||
| Redemption of exchangeable bond |
16,446,262 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Revaluation surplus |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020
(In thousands of Mexican pesos [Ps.] and thousands of
U.S. dollars [US$], unless otherwise indicated)
1. Description of the Business and Relevant Events
I. Corporate Information
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries (hereinafter, the “Company”, “América Móvil” or “AMX”) was incorporated under laws of Mexico on September 25, 2000. The Company provides telecommunications services in 25 countries throughout Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. These telecommunications services include mobile and fixed-line voice services, wireless and fixed data services, internet access and Pay TV, over the top and other related services. The Company also sells equipment, accessories and computers.
| • | Voice services provided by the Company, both wireless and fixed, mainly include the following: airtime, local, domestic and international long-distance services, and network interconnection services. |
| • | Data services include value added, corporate networks, data and Internet services. |
| • | Pay TV represents basic services, as well as pay per view and additional programming and advertising services. |
| • | AMX provides other related services to advertising in telephone directories, publishing and call center services. |
| • | The Company also provides video, audio and other media content that is delivered through the internet directly from the content provider to the end user. |
In order to provide these services, América Móvil has licenses, permits and concessions (collectively referred to herein as “licenses”) to build, install, operate and exploit public and/or private telecommunications networks and provide miscellaneous telecommunications services (mostly mobile and fixed voice and data services) and to operate frequency bands in the radio-electric spectrum for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave links. The Company holds licenses in the 24 countries where it has networks, and such licenses have different dates of expiration through 2056.
Certain licenses require the payment to the respective governments of a share in sales determined as a percentage of revenues from services under concession. The percentage is set as either a fixed rate or in some cases based on certain size of the infrastructure in operation.
The corporate offices of América Móvil are located in Mexico City, Mexico, at Lago Zurich 245, Colonia Ampliación Granada, Delegación Miguel Hidalgo, 11529, Mexico City, Mexico.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements were approved for their issuance by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer on April 26, 2021, and subsequent events have been considered through that date.
II. Relevant events in 2020
a) The Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new virus, was declared a world-wide pandemic by the World Heald Organization (“WHO”) on March 11, 2020. The measures to slow the spread of Covid-19 have had
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a significant impact on the global economy. Given the evolving nature of Covid-19 and the limited recent experience of the economic and financial impacts of such a pandemic, Companies around the world have had to assess the changes and effects in their financial information. These changes and effects have not presented significant challenges for the Company in the valuation, presentation and disclosure of its financial statement consolidated as of December 31, 2020, considering that the telecommunications industry has been one of the least affected by the pandemic. As part of the actions taken, the Company has evaluated the impact, mainly on the estimates related to the measurement assets and liabilities that may arise in the future, without identifying significant changes in the assumptions used.
b) During the COVID-19 crisis, the Mexican peso fell in value against the U.S dollar, Euro and Great Britain Pound (GBP) by 5.8%, 15.3% and 9.2%, respectively. Given that a significant portion of the Company’s debt is denominated in Dollars, Euros and in GBPs, the currency depreciation adversely affected the results of the Company as part of the foreign currency exchange loss, net recognized in the period, which amounted to Ps.65,366,200.
c) In September 2020 the Company announced an agreement with Verizon Communications Inc. to sell the 100% interest in TracFone Wireless, Inc., the largest mobile virtual prepaid service operator in the United States, serving 21 million subscribers. The agreed purchase price payment at the closing is US$6,250 million, of which one-half will be in cash and the other in Verizon stock. In addition, following the closing, Verizon shall pay to AMX: (i) up to US$500 million as an earn-out if Tracfone continues to achieve certain performance measures during the 24 months following the closing, calculated and paid in 4 consecutive 6-month periods, and (ii) US$150 million deferred commercial consideration payable within two years following the closing. AMX continued to benefit from EBITDA generated by Tracfone during fiscal year 2020 and until the closing date of the transaction. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions for this type of transactions, including obtaining required governmental approvals.
2. Basis of Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices
a) Basis of preparation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) (hereafter referred to as IFRS).
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the derivative financial instruments, the mobile telecommunications towers, the trust assets of post-employment and other employee benefit plans and the investments in equity at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), which are presented at their market value.
Effective July 1, 2018, the Argentinian economy has been considered to be hyperinflationary in accordance with the criteria in IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” (“IAS 29”). Accordingly, for the Argentinian subsidiaries, we have included, adjustments for hyperinflation and reclassifications as is required by the standard for purposes of presentation of IFRS in the consolidated financial statements.
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements under IFRS requires the use of critical estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for certain assets, liabilities, income and expenses, including the main impact generated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential effect on the amounts disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. It also requires that management exercise judgment in the application of the Company’s accounting policies. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.
The Mexican peso is the functional currency of the Company’s Mexican operations and the consolidated reporting currency of the Company.
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i) Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosures
Amendments to IFRS 16 Covid-19 Related Rent Concessions
On 28 May 2020, the IASB issued Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions - amendment to IFRS 16 Leases. The amendments provide relief to lessees from applying IFRS 16 guidance on lease modification accounting for rent concessions arising as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a practical expedient, a lessee may elect not to assess whether a Covid-19 related rent concession from a lessor is a lease modification. A lessee that makes this election accounts for any change in lease payments resulting from the Covid-19 related rent concession the same way it would account for the change under IFRS 16, if the change were not a lease modification.
The amendment applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 June 2020. Earlier application is permitted. This amendment had no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company (See Note 15).
Revaluation of telecommunications towers (plant, property and equipment)
As of December 31, 2020, the company changed its accounting policy to record the value of the passive infrastructure (towers) of its subsidiaries. With the change, this passive infrastructure was no longer recognized at historical cost and it began to be recognized under the revaluation model (market value). The company considers that the revaluation model represents the actual conditions of the industry of this class of assets and improves its financial position, this allows its shareholders and stakeholders to have the necessary financial information associated with market expectations about this class of assets. The incremental effect on passive infrastructure is Ps.107,152,628.
The first time application of an asset revaluation policy is a change in accounting policy that must be treated as a revaluation in accordance with IAS 16, this implies that it is not necessary to restructure the book value of previous periods, therefore, the adoption of this method will be carried out prospectively.
ii) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. and those subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control. The consolidated financial statements for the subsidiaries were prepared for the same period as the Company´s and applying consistent accounting policies. All of the subsidiary companies operate in the telecommunications sector or related.
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Company has control. Control is achieved when the Company has power over the investee, when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated on a line by line basis from the date which control is achieved by the Company. The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the elements of control.
On March 6, 2020, in accordance with a resolution of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones or IFT), the subsidiaries Teléfonos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. and Teléfonos del Noroeste, S.A. de C.V. created separate companies related to the wholesale services named Red Nacional Última Milla S.A.P.I. de C.V., Servicios de Telecomunicaciones Ultima Milla, S.A. de C.V. and Red Última Milla del Noroeste S.A.P.I. de C.V. The restructuring of Telmex has no impact in the consolidated financial information of the Company.
Changes in the Company’s ownership interests in a subsidiary that do not result in the Company losing control over the subsidiary are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the equity attributable to
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owners of the parent and non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the carrying amount of the non-controlling interests and the fair value of the consideration paid or received in the transaction is recognized directly in the equity attributable to the owners.
Subsidiaries are deconsolidated from the date which control ceases. When the Company ceases to have control over a subsidiary, it derecognizes the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary at their carrying amounts, derecognizes the carrying amount of non-controlling interests in the former subsidiary and recognizes the fair value of any consideration received from the transaction. Any retained interest in the former subsidiary is then remeasured to its fair value.
All intra-Company balances and transactions, and any unrealized gains and losses arising from intra-Company transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profits or losses and net assets not held by the Company. Non-controlling interests are presented separately in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and in equity in the consolidated statements of financial position separately from Company’s own equity.
Associates:
An associate is an entity over which the Company has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but does not have control or joint control over those decisions.
The Company’s investment in associates includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any accumulated impairment losses.
The investments in associated companies in which the Company exercises significant influence are accounted for using the equity method, whereby Company recognizes its share in the net profit (losses) and equity of the associate.
The results of operations of the subsidiaries and associates are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements beginning as of the month following their acquisition and its share of other comprehensive income after acquisition is recognized directly in other comprehensive income.
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that investment in associates is impaired. If so, the Company calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value.
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The equity interest in the most significant subsidiaries at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
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| América Móvil B.V. a) |
Netherlands | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Compañía Dominicana de Teléfonos, S.A. (“Codetel”) b) |
Dominican Republic | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Sercotel, S.A. de C.V. a) |
Mexico | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Radiomóvil Dipsa, S.A. de C.V. and subsidiaries (“Telcel”) b) |
Mexico | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. b) |
Puerto Rico | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Servicios de Comunicaciones de Honduras, S.A. de C.V. (“Sercom Honduras”) b) |
Honduras | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| TracFone Wireless, Inc. (“TracFone”) b) |
USA | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Claro S.A. (Claro Brasil) b) |
Brazil | 98.2 | % | 98.2 | % | |||||||
| NII Brazil Holding S.A.R.L a) |
Luxembourg | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Nextel Telecomunicações Ltda b) |
Brazil | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Telecomunicaciones de Guatemala, S.A. (“Telgua”) b) |
Guatemala | 99.3 | % | 99.3 | % | |||||||
| Claro Guatemala, S.A. b) |
Guatemala | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Empresa Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones, S.A. (“Enitel”) b) |
Nicaragua | 99.6 | % | 99.6 | % | |||||||
| Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. |
El Salvador | 95.8 | % | 95.8 | % | |||||||
| Comunicación Celular, S.A. (“Comcel”) b) |
Colombia | 99.4 | % | 99.4 | % | |||||||
| Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones, S.A. (“Conecel”) b) |
Ecuador | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| AMX Argentina, S.A. b) |
Argentina | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| AMX Paraguay, S.A. b) |
Paraguay | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| AM Wireless Uruguay, S.A. b) |
Uruguay | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Claro Chile, S.A. b) |
Chile | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| América Móvil Perú, S.A.C b) |
Peru | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Claro Panamá, S.A. b) |
Panamá | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Teléfonos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. b) |
Mexico | 98.8 | % | 98.8 | % | |||||||
| Telekom Austria AG b) |
Austria | 51.0 | % | 51.0 | % | |||||||
| a) | Holding companies |
| b) | Operating companies of mobile and fixed services |
iii) Basis of translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries and associated companies
The operating revenues of foreign subsidiaries jointly represent approximately 73%, 71% and 72% of consolidated operating revenues for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and their total assets jointly represent approximately 73% and 75% of consolidated total assets at December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.
The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries have been prepared under or converted to IFRS in the respective local currency (which is their functional currency) and then translated into the Company’s reporting currency as follows:
| • | all monetary assets and liabilities were translated at the closing exchange rate of the period; |
| • | all non-monetary assets and liabilities at the closing exchange rate of the period; |
| • | equity accounts are translated at the exchange rate at the time the capital contributions were made and the profits were generated; |
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| • | revenues, costs and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate of the period, except for the operations of the subsidiaries in Argentina, whose economy is considered hyperinflationary since 2018; |
| • | the consolidated statements of cash flows presented using the indirect method were translated using the weighted-average exchange rate for the applicable period (except for Argentina), and the resulting difference is shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows under the heading “Adjustment to cash flows due to exchange rate fluctuations, net”. |
The basis of translation for the operations of the subsidiaries in Argentina are described:
In recent years, the Argentina economy has shown high rates of inflation. Although inflation data has not been consistent in recent years and several indexes have coexisted, inflation in Argentina indicates that the three-year cumulative inflation rate exceeded 100% in 2018, which is one of the quantitative references established by IAS 29. As a result, Argentina was considered a hyperinflationary economy in 2018 and the Company applies hyperinflation accounting to its subsidiary whose functional currency is the Argentine peso for financial information for periods ending on or after July 1, 2018, however the calculation of the cumulative impact was measured as of January 1, 2018.
In order to restate for hyperinflation its financial statements, the subsidiary used the series of indices defined by resolution JG No. 539/18 issued by the “Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas” (“FACPCE”), based on the National Consumer Price Index (IPC) published by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC) of the Argentine Republic and the Wholesale Internal Price Index (IPIM) published by FACPCE. The cumulative index at December 31, 2020 is 385.8826, while on an annual inflation for 2020 is 36.1%.
The main implications are as follows:
| • | Adjustment of the historical cost of non-monetary assets and liabilities and equity items from their date of acquisition, or the date of inclusion in the consolidated statements of financial position, to the end of the year, in order to reflect changes in the currency’s purchasing power caused by inflation. |
| • | The gain on the net monetary position caused by the impact of inflation in the year is included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as part of the caption “Valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items, net”. Items in the statement of comprehensive income and in the statements of cash flows are adjusted by the inflation index since their origination, with a balancing entry, and a reconciling item in the statements of cash flows, respectively. |
| • | All items in the financial statements of the Argentine company are translated at the closing exchange rate, which at December 31, 2019 and 2020 were 0.3147 and 0.2371, respectively, per argentine peso per Mexican peso. |
The difference resulting from the translation process is recognized in equity in the caption “Effect of translation of foreign entities”. At December 31, 2019 and 2020, the cumulative translation adjustment was Ps.(87,367,366) and Ps.(100,926,140), respectively.
b) Revenue recognition
The Company revenues are derived principally from providing the following telecommunications services and products: wireless voice, wireless data and value-added services, fixed voice, fixed data, broadband and IT services, Pay TV and over-the-top (“OTT”) services.
The Company provides fixed and mobile services. These services are offered independently in contracts with customers or together with the sale of handsets (mobile) under the postpaid model. In accordance with IFRS 15 “Revenues from contracts with customers”, the transaction price should be assigned to the different performance obligations based on their relative standalone selling price.
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The Company with respect to the provided services, it has market observable information, to determine the standalone selling price of the services. On the other hand, in the case of the sale of bundled mobile phones sold (including service and handset) by the Company, the allocation of the sales is done based on their relative standalone selling price of each individual component related to the total bundled price. The result is that more equipment revenue is recognized at the moment of a sale and, therefore, less service revenue from the monthly fee are being recognized under IFRS 15.
The services provided by the Company are satisfied over the time of the contract period, given that the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company.
Such service bundles, voice and data, accomplish the criteria mentioned in IFRS 15 of being substantially similar and of having the same transfer pattern which is why the Company concluded that the revenue from these different services offered to its customers are considered as a single performance obligation with revenue being recognized over time, except for sales of equipment.
Under IFRS 15, for those contracts with customers in which generally the sale of equipment and other electronic equipment is a single performance obligation, the Company recognizes the revenue at the moment when it transfers control to the customer which generally occurs when such goods are delivered.
The commissions are considered incremental contract acquisition costs that are capitalized and are amortized over the expected period of benefit, during the average duration of customer contracts.
Some subsidiaries have loyalty programs where the Company awards credits customer credit awards referred as “points”. The customer can redeem accrued “points” for awards such as devices, accessories or airtime. The Company provides all awards. The consideration allocated to the award credits is identified as a separate performance obligation; the corresponding liability of the award credits is measured at its fair value. The consideration allocated to award credits amount is recognized as a contract liability until the points are redeemed. Revenue is recognized upon redemption of products by the customer.
c) Cost of sales
The cost of mobile equipment and computers is recognized at the time the client and distributor receive the device which is when the control is are transferred to the customer.
d) Cost of services
The cost of services represents the costs incurred to properly deliver the services to the customers, it includes the network operating costs and licenses related costs and is accounted at the moment in which such services are provided.
e) Commissions to distributors
The Company pays commissions to its distributors different than those that acquire customers. Such commissions are recognized in “commercial, administrative and general expenses” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income at the time in which the distributor either reports an activation or reaches certain number of lines activated or obtained at a certain point of time.
f) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents represent bank deposits and liquid investments with maturities of less than three months. These amounts are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which is similar to their market value.
The Company also maintains restricted cash held as collateral to meet certain contractual obligations. Restricted cash is presented as part of “Other assets” within other non-current financial assets given that the restrictions are long-term in nature (See Note 9).
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g) Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short-term investments
Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short-term investments are primarily composed of equity investments and other short-term financial investments. Amounts are initially recorded at their estimated fair value. Fair value adjustments for equity investments are recorded through other comprehensive income, and other short-term investment.
h) Inventories
Inventories are initially recognized at historical cost and are valued using the average cost method without exceeding their net realizable value.
The estimate of the realizable value of inventories on-hand is based on their age and turnover.
i) Business combinations and goodwill
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method, which in accordance with IFRS 3, “Business acquisitions”, consists in general terms as follows:
| (i) | Identify the acquirer |
| (ii) | Determine the acquisition date |
| (iii) | Value the acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities |
| (iv) | Recognize the goodwill or a bargain purchase gain |
For acquired subsidiaries, goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date. The investment in acquired associates includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any impairment loss.
Goodwill is reviewed annually to determine its recoverability or more often if circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the goodwill might not be fully recoverable.
The possible loss of value in goodwill is determined by analyzing the recovery value of the cash generating unit (or the group thereof) to which the goodwill is associated at the time it was originated. If this recoverable amount is lower than the carrying value, an impairment loss is charged to the results of operations. The recoverable amount is determined based on the higher of fair value less cost of disposal or value in use.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, no impairment losses were recognized for goodwill.
j) Property, plant and equipment
i) Property, plant and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost, net of accumulated depreciation; except for the passive infrastructure of telecommunications towers, which are recognized under the revaluation model as of December 31, 2020. Depreciation is computed on the cost of assets using the straight line method, based on the estimated useful lives of the related assets, beginning the month after they become available for use.
Borrowing costs that are incurred for general financing for construction in progress for periods exceeding six months are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, borrowing costs that were capitalized amounted to Ps.2,020,288, Ps.2,233,358 and Ps.1,771,613, respectively.
In addition to the purchase price and costs directly attributable to preparing an asset in terms of its physical location and condition for operating as intended by management, when required, the cost also includes the estimated costs of dismantling and removal of the asset and for restoration of the site where it is located (See Note 16c).
The passive infrastructure of telecommunications towers will be recorded at revalued value, which is its fair value at the time of revaluation less accumulated depreciation; if there is any loss or impairment, it must also be
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considered within its value. The revaluations will be calculated with sufficient regularity to ensure that the book value, every time, does not differ significantly from that which could be determined using the fair value at the end of the reporting period.
The increase resulting from a revaluation is recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and is accumulated in equity as a revaluation surplus. To the extent that there is a decrease in revaluation, it will be recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that it compensates for an existing surplus on the same asset.
An annual transfer of the asset revaluation surplus and accumulated earnings is made to the extent that the asset is used, therefore, the surplus is equal to the difference between the depreciation calculated on the revalued value and the one calculated according to its original cost. These transfers do not record in the results for the period. A total transfer of the surplus may be made when the entity disposes of the asset.
ii) The net book value of property, plant and equipment is removed from the consolidated statements of financial position at the time the asset is sold or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or sale. Any gains or losses on the sale of property, plant and equipment represent the difference between net proceeds of the sale and the net book value of the item at the time of sale. These gains or losses are recognized as either other operating income or other operating expenses upon sale.
iii) The Company periodically assesses the residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods associated with its property, plant and equipment. If necessary, the effects of any changes in accounting estimates is recognized prospectively, at the closing of each period, in accordance with IAS 8, “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”.
For property, plant and equipment made up of several components with different useful lives, the major individual components are depreciated over their individual useful lives. Maintenance costs and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Annual depreciation rates are as follows:
| Network infrastructure |
5%-33% | |||
| Buildings and leasehold improvement |
2%-33% | |||
| Other assets |
10%-50% |
iv) The carrying value of property, plant and equipment is reviewed if there are indicators of impairment in such assets. If an asset’s recovery value is less than the asset’s net carrying value, the difference is recognized as an impairment loss.
During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, no impairment losses were recognized.
v) Spare parts for network operation are recognized at cost.
The valuation of inventory for network considered obsolete, defective or slow-moving, is reduced to their estimated net realizable value. The estimate of the recovery value of inventories is based on their age and turnover.
k) Intangibles
i) Licenses
Licenses to operate wireless telecommunications networks granted by the governments of the countries in which the Company operates are recorded at acquisition cost or at fair value at their acquisition date, net of accumulated amortization. Certain licenses require payments to the governments, such payments are recognized in the cost of service and equipment.
The licenses that in accordance with government requirements are categorized as automatically renewable, for a nominal cost and with substantially consistent terms, are considered by the Company as intangible assets with an
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indefinite useful life. Accordingly, they are not amortized. Licenses are amortized when the Company does not have a basis to conclude that they are indefinite lived. Licenses are amortized using the straight-line method over a period ranging from 3 to 30 years, which represents the usage period of the assets.
The Company has conducted an internal analysis on the applicability of the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (“IFRIC”) No. 12 (Service Concession Agreements) and has concluded that its concessions are outside the scope of IFRIC 12. To determine the applicability of IFRIC 12, the Company analyzes each concession or group of similar concessions in a given jurisdiction. As a threshold matter, the Company identifies those government concessions that provide for the development, financing, operation or maintenance of infrastructure used to render a public service, and that set out performance standards, mechanisms for adjusting prices and arrangements for arbitrating disputes.
With respect to those services, the Company evaluates whether the grantor controls or regulates (i) what services the operator must provide, (ii) to whom it must provide them and (iii) the applicable price (the “Services Criterion”). In evaluating whether the applicable government, as grantor, controls the price at which the Company provides its services, the Company looks at the terms of the concession agreement according to all applicable regulations. If the Company determines that the concession under analysis meets the Services Criterion, then the Company evaluates whether the grantor would hold a significant residual interest in the concession’s infrastructure at the end of the term of the arrangement.
ii) Trademarks
Trademarks acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of trademarks acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. The useful lives of trademarks are assessed as either definite or indefinite. Trademarks with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over a period ranging from 1 to 10 years. Trademarks with indefinite useful lives are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually at the cash generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable, if not, the change in useful life from indefinite to definite is made on a prospective basis.
iii) Irrevocable rights of use
Irrevocable rights of use are recognized according to the amount paid for the right and are amortized over the period in which they are granted.
The carrying values of the Company’s licenses and trademarks are reviewed annually and whenever there are indicators of impairment in the value of such assets. When an asset’s recoverable amount, which is the higher of the asset’s fair value, less disposal costs and its value in use (the present value of future cash flows), is less than the asset’s carrying value, the difference is recognized as an impairment loss.
iv) Customer relationships
The value of customer relations is determined and valued at the time that a new subsidiary is acquired, as determined by the Company with the assistance of independent appraisers and is amortized over a 5-year period.
During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, no significant impairment losses were recognized for licenses, trademarks, irrevocable rights of use or customer relationships.
l) Impairment in the value of long-lived assets
The Company assesses the existence of indicators of impairment in the carrying value of long-lived assets, investments in associates, goodwill and intangible assets according to IAS 36 “Impairment of assets”. When
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there are such indicators, or in the case of assets whose nature requires an annual impairment analysis (goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives), the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset, which is the higher of its fair value, less disposal costs, and its value in use. Value in use is determined by discounting estimated future cash flows, applying a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the time value of money and taking into consideration the specific risks associated with the asset. When the recoverable amount of an asset is below its carrying value, impairment is considered to exist. In this case, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the asset’s recoverable amount, recognizing the loss in results of operations for the respective period. Depreciation and/or amortization expense of future periods is adjusted based on the new carrying value determined for the asset over the asset’s remaining useful life. Impairment is computed individually for each asset. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or group of assets.
In the estimation of impairments, the Company uses the strategic plans established for the separate cash-generating units to which the assets are assigned. Such strategic plans generally cover a period from 3 to 5 years. For longer periods, beginning in the fifth year, projections are based on such strategic plans while applying a constant or declining expected perpetual growth rate.
Key assumptions used in value in use calculations
The forecasts are made in real terms (net of inflation) and in the functional currency of the subsidiary as of December 31, 2020. Financial forecasts, premises and assumptions are similar to what any other market participant in similar conditions would consider, including impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local synergies, that any other market participant would not have taken into consideration to prepare similar forecasted financial information, have not been included.
The assumptions used to develop the financial forecasts were validated for each of the cash generating units (“CGUs”), typically identified by country and by service (in the case of Mexico) taking into consideration the following:
| • | Current subscribers and expected growth. |
| • | Type of subscribers (prepaid, postpaid, fixed line, multiple services) |
| • | Market environment and penetration expectations |
| • | New products and services |
| • | Economic environment of each country |
| • | Expenses for maintaining the current assets |
| • | Investments in technology for expanding the current assets |
| • | Market consolidation and synergies |
The foregoing forecasts could differ from the results obtained through time; however, the Company prepares its estimates based on the current situation of each of the CGUs.
The recoverable amounts are based on value in use. The value in use is determined based on the method of discounted cash flows. The key assumptions used in projecting cash flows are:
| • | Margin on EBITDA is determined by dividing EBITDA (operating income plus depreciation and amortization) by total revenues. |
| • | Margin on CAPEX is determined by dividing capital expenditures (“CAPEX”) by total revenues. |
| • | Pre-tax weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) is used to discount the projected cash flows. |
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As discount rate, the Company uses the WACC which was determined for each of the cash generating units and is described in the following paragraphs.
The estimated discount rates to perform the IAS 36 “Impairment of assets”, impairment test for each CGU consider market participants assumptions. Market participants were selected taking into consideration size, operations and characteristics of the business that were similar to those of Company. These discount rates do not include inflation.
The 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 Company and its operating segments. The WACC takes into account both debt and equity costs. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment for each GCU. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Company 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.
Market participant assumptions are important because, not only do they include industry data for growth rates, but also management assesses how the CGU’s position, relative to its competitors, might change over the forecasted period.
The most significant forward-looking estimates used for the 2019 and 2020 impairment evaluations are shown below:
| Average margin on EBIDTA |
Average margin on CAPEX |
Average pre-tax discount rate (WACC) |
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| 2019: |
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| Europe (7 countries) |
29.40% - 44.50% | 10.90% - 19.30% | 5.77% - 14.96% | |||||||||
| Brazil (fixed line, wireless and TV) |
40.43% | 23.50% | 11.00% | |||||||||
| Puerto Rico |
21.94% | 17.94% | 4.39% | |||||||||
| Dominican Republic |
47.23% | 16.17% | 13.84% | |||||||||
| Mexico (fixed line and wireless) |
38.81% | 9.84% | 6.94% | |||||||||
| Ecuador |
44.98% | 11.65% | 19.85% | |||||||||
| Peru |
32.51% | 18.51% | 8.86% | |||||||||
| El Salvador |
44.04% | 25.03% | 16.05% | |||||||||
| Chile |
26.85% | 18.00% | 4.16% | |||||||||
| Colombia |
45.58% | 19.25% | 17.27% | |||||||||
| Other countries |
7.40% - 52.40% | 0.57% - 31.0% | 6.41% - 34.75% | |||||||||
| 2020: |
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| Europe (7 countries) |
32.20% - 40.76% | 7.04% - 19.39% | 3.88% - 12.02% | |||||||||
| Brazil (fixed line, wireless and TV) |
40.67% | 25.36% | 9.50% | |||||||||
| Puerto Rico |
23.06% | 14.57% | 3.53% | |||||||||
| Dominican Republic |
47.57% | 13.71% | 8.27% | |||||||||
| Mexico (fixed line and wireless) |
32.69% | 11.01% | 6.03% | |||||||||
| Ecuador |
49.23% | 11.14% | 17.50% | |||||||||
| Peru |
38.72% | 15.43% | 4.76% | |||||||||
| El Salvador |
45.92% | 21.19% | 14.63% | |||||||||
| Chile |
26.34% | 13.18% | 3.37% | |||||||||
| Colombia |
43.45% | 18.19% | 6.44% | |||||||||
| Other countries |
10.07% - 47.23% | 0.48% - 31.67% | 3.42% - 21.85% | |||||||||
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Sensitivity to changes in assumptions:
The implications of the key assumptions for the recoverable amount are discussed below:
Margin on CAPEX- The Company performed a sensitivity analysis by increasing its CAPEX by 5% and maintaining all other assumptions the same. The sensitivity analysis would require the Company to adjust the amount of its long-lived assets in its CGUs with potential impairment of approximately Ps.62,548.
WACC- Additionally, should the Company increase by 50 base points in WACC per CGU and maintain all other assumptions the same, results without impairment.
m) Right-of-use assets
The Company applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognizes lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.
| i) | Right-of-use assets |
The Company recognizes right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
| Assets | Useful life | |
| Towers and sites |
5 to 12 years | |
| Property |
10 to 25 years | |
| Other equipment |
5 to 15 years |
The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment test.
| ii) | Lease liabilities. |
At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognizes the lease liabilities measured at the present value of the lease payments to be made over the lease term. Lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include payments of penalties for early termination of the lease, if the term of the lease reflects that the Company exercises the option to terminate early. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as an expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.
In calculating the present value of the lease payments, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date, if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of the lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed payments or change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.
| iii) | Short-term leases and leases of low value assets. |
The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption for its leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a
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purchase option). It also applies the recognition exemption lease of low-value assets (that is, below US$5,000). Short-term lease payments and leases of low-value assets are recognized as expenses on straight-line basis over the lease term.
n) Financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as subsequently measured at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss.
The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s contractual cash flow characteristics and the Company’s business model for managing them, with the exception of trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or for which the Company has applied the practical expedient, the Company initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
| • | Financial assets at amortized cost (debt instruments) |
| • | Financial assets at fair value through OCI with recycling of cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments) |
| • | Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecognition (equity instruments) |
| • | Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
Financial assets at amortized cost (debt instruments)
The Company 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 effective interest (EIR) method and are subject to impairment. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized, modified or impaired.
The Company’s financial assets at amortized cost includes cash equivalents, loans and receivables.
Financial assets at fair value through OCI with recycling of cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments)
The Company measures debt instruments at fair value through OCI 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 fair value through OCI, interest income, foreign exchange revaluation and impairment losses or reversals are recognized in the statements of profit or loss and computed in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortized cost. The remaining fair value changes are recognized in OCI. Upon derecognition, the cumulative fair value change recognized in OCI is recycled to profit or loss.
Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecognition (equity instruments)
Upon initial recognition, the Company can elect to classify irrevocably its equity investments as equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI when they meet the definition of equity under IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation and 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 statements of profit or loss when the right of payment has been established, except when the Company 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 fair value through OCI are not subject to impairment assessment.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading, financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss, 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. Derivatives, including separated embedded derivatives, are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Financial assets with cash flows that are not solely payments of principal and interest are classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss, irrespective of the business model. Notwithstanding the criteria for debt instruments to be classified at amortized cost or at fair value through OCI, as described above, debt instruments may be designated at fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition if doing so eliminates, or significantly reduces, an accounting mismatch.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the statements of financial position at fair value with net changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income within “Valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items”.
Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset is primarily derecognized when:
| • | The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or |
| • | The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset |
When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a passthrough arrangement, it evaluates if, and to what extent, it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognize the transferred asset to the extent of its continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognizes an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.
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Impairment of financial assets
The Company recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company 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.
ECLs are recognized in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL).
For some trade receivables and contract assets based on available information, the Company applies the simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Company does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Company has established a loss rate approach that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment, including the impact by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, and derivative financial instruments.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss.
Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by IFRS 9. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the statements of profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in IFRS 9 are satisfied. The Company has not designated any financial liability as at fair value through profit or loss.
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Loans and borrowings
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process.
Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as finance costs in the statements of profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires. When 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 the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the consolidated statements of financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
o) Transactions in foreign currency
Transactions in foreign currency are initially recorded at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the related transactions. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are subsequently translated at the prevailing exchange rate at the financial statements reporting date. Exchange differences determined from the transaction date to the time foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are settled or translated at the financial statements reporting date are charged or credited to the results of operations.
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 the Company initially recognizes the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, the Company determines the transaction date for each payment or receipt of advance consideration.
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The exchange rates used for the translation of foreign currencies against the Mexican peso are as follows:
| Average exchange rate | Closing exchange rate at December 31, |
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| Country or Zone | Currency |
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Argentina (1) | Argentine Peso (AR$) | 0.7311 | 0.4110 | 0.3070 | 0.3147 | 0.2371 | ||||||||||||||||
| Brazil | Real (R$) | 5.2937 | 4.8907 | 4.1850 | 4.6754 | 3.8387 | ||||||||||||||||
| Colombia | Colombian Peso (COP$) | 0.0065 | 0.0059 | 0.0058 | 0.0058 | 0.0058 | ||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala | Quetzal | 2.5591 | 2.5023 | 2.7826 | 2.4478 | 2.5596 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S.A. (2) | US Dollar | 19.2397 | 19.2641 | 21.4860 | 18.8452 | 19.9487 | ||||||||||||||||
| Uruguay | Uruguay Peso | 0.6274 | 0.5479 | 0.5110 | 0.5051 | 0.4712 | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicaragua | Cordoba | 0.6097 | 0.5817 | 0.6257 | 0.5569 | 0.5728 | ||||||||||||||||
| Honduras | Lempira | 0.7994 | 0.7806 | 0.8678 | 0.7597 | 0.8215 | ||||||||||||||||
| Chile | Chilean Peso | 0.0300 | 0.0275 | 0.0271 | 0.0252 | 0.0281 | ||||||||||||||||
| Paraguay | Guaraní | 0.0034 | 0.0031 | 0.0032 | 0.0029 | 0.0029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Peru | Sol (PEN$) | 5.8517 | 5.7708 | 6.1483 | 5.6814 | 5.5046 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dominican Republic | Dominican Peso | 0.3876 | 0.3737 | 0.3766 | 0.3542 | 0.3416 | ||||||||||||||||
| Costa Rica | Colon | 0.0332 | 0.0326 | 0.0366 | 0.0327 | 0.0323 | ||||||||||||||||
| European Union | Euro | 22.7101 | 21.5642 | 24.5080 | 21.1311 | 24.3693 | ||||||||||||||||
| Bulgaria | Lev | 11.6110 | 11.0257 | 12.5284 | 10.8076 | 12.4594 | ||||||||||||||||
| Belarus | New Belarusian Ruble | 9.4451 | 9.2159 | 8.8172 | 8.9420 | 7.5721 | ||||||||||||||||
| Croatia | Croatian Kuna | 3.0613 | 2.9069 | 3.2498 | 2.8406 | 3.2279 | ||||||||||||||||
| Macedonia | Macedonian Denar | 0.3688 | 0.3504 | 0.3975 | 0.3431 | 0.3950 | ||||||||||||||||
| Serbia | Serbian Denar | 0.1920 | 0.1830 | 0.2083 | 0.1795 | 0.2071 | ||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Year-end rates are used for the translation of revenues and expenses if IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” is applied. |
Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies
Financial statements of Argentina subsidiaries are restated before translation to the reporting currency of the Company and before consolidation in order to reflect the same value of money for all items. Items recognized in the statements of financial position which are not measured at the applicable year-end measuring unit are restated based on the general price index. All non-monetary items measured at cost or amortized cost is restated for the changes in the general price index from the date of transaction or the last hyperinflationary calculation to the reporting date. Monetary items are not restated. All items of shareholders’ equity are restated for the changes in the general price index since their addition or the last hyperinflationary calculation until the end of the reporting period. All items of comprehensive income are restated for the change in a general price index from the date of initial recognition to the reporting date. Gains and losses resulting from the net-position of monetary items are reported in the consolidated statements of operations in financial result in exchange differences. In accordance with IFRS, prior year financial statements were not restated.
| (2) | Includes U.S.A., Ecuador, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and Panama. |
As of April 26, 2021, the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Mexican Peso was Ps.19.8695. The appreciation of the Mexican peso against the US dollar represent 0.4% with respect to the year-end value.
p) Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognized whenever (i) the Company has current obligations (legal or assumed) resulting from a past event, (ii) when it is probable the obligation will give rise to a future cash disbursement for its settlement, and (iii) the amount of the obligation can be reasonably estimated.
When the effect of the time value of money is significant, the amount of the liability is determined as the present value of the expected disbursements to settle the obligation. The discount rate is determined on a pre-tax basis
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and reflects current market conditions at the financial statements reporting date and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, an increase in the liability is recognized as finance expense.
Contingent liabilities are recognized only when it is probable, they will give rise to a future cash disbursement for their settlement.
q) Employee benefits
The Company has defined benefit pension plans for its subsidiaries Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Teléfonos de Mexico, Claro Brasil, and Telekom Austria. Claro Brasil also has medical plans and defined contribution plans and Telekom Austria provides retirement benefits to its employees under a defined contribution plan. The Company recognizes the costs of these plans based upon independent actuarial computations and are determined using the projected unit credit method. The latest actuarial computations were prepared as of December 31, 2020.
Mexico
Mexican subsidiaries have the obligation to pay seniority premiums to personnel based on the Mexican Federal Labor Law which also establishes the obligation to make certain payments to personnel who cease to provide services under certain circumstances. Pensions (for Telmex) and seniority premiums are determined based on the salary of employees in their final year of service, the number of years worked at and their age at the moment of retirement.
The costs of pensions, seniority premiums and severance benefits, are recognized based on calculations by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method using financial hypotheses, net of inflation.
Telmex has established an irrevocable trust fund and makes annual contributions to that fund.
Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, the Company has noncontributing pension plans for full-time employees, which are tax qualified as they meet Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requirements.
The pension benefit is composed of two elements:
(i) An employee receives an annuity at retirement if they meet the rule of 85 (age at retirement plus accumulated years of service). The annuity is calculated by applying a percentage times year of services to the last three years of salary.
(ii) The second element is a lump-sum benefit based on years of service ranging from 9 to 12 months of salary. Health care and life insurance benefits are also provided to retirees under a separate plan (post-retirement benefits).
Brazil
Claro Brasil provides a defined benefit plan and post-retirement medical assistance plan, and a defined contribution plan, through a pension fund that supplements the government retirement benefit for certain employees.
Under the defined benefit plan, the Company makes monthly contributions to the pension fund equal to 17.5% of the employee’s aggregate salary. In addition, the Company contributes a percentage of the aggregate salary base for funding the post-retirement medical assistance plan for the employees who remain in the defined benefit plan. Each employee makes contributions to the pension fund based on age and salary. All newly hired employees automatically adhere to the defined contribution plan and no further admittance to the defined benefit plan is allowed. For the defined contribution plan, see Note 18.
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Austria
Telekom Austria provides retirement benefits to its employees under defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
The Company pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension or severance insurance plans on mandatory or contractual basis. Once the contributions have been paid, the Company has no further payment obligations. The regular contributions are recognized as employee expenses in the year in which they are due.
All other employee benefit obligations provided in Austria are unfunded defined benefit plans for which the Company records provisions which are calculated using the projected unit credit method. The future benefit obligations are measured using actuarial methods on the basis of an appropriate assessment of the discount rate, rate of employee turnover, rate of compensation increase and rate of increase in pensions.
For severance and pensions, the subsidiary recognizes actuarial gains and losses in other comprehensive income. The re-measurement of defined benefit plans relates to actuarial gains and losses only as Telekom Austria holds no plan assets. Interest expense related to employee benefit obligations is reported in “Valuation of derivatives, interests cost from labor obligation and other financial items, net” in the statements of comprehensive income.
Other subsidiaries
For the rest of the Company’s subsidiaries, there are no defined benefit plans or compulsory defined contribution structures. However, certain subsidiaries make contributions to national pension, social security and severance plans in accordance with the percentages and rates established by the applicable social security and labor laws of each country. Such contributions are made to the entities designated by the countries legislation and are recorded as direct labor expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as they are incurred.
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding net interest and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), are recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of financial position with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Re-measurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognized in profit or loss on the earlier of:
| (i) | The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and |
| (ii) | The date that the Company recognizes restructuring-related costs |
Net interest on liability for defined benefits is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset and it is recognized in the “valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The Company recognizes the changes in the net defined benefit obligation under “Cost of sales and services” and “Commercial, administrative and general expenses” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Paid absences
The Company recognizes a provision for the cost of paid absences, such as vacation time, based on the accrual method.
r) Employee profit sharing
Employee profit sharing is paid by certain subsidiaries of the Company to its eligible employees. The Company has employee profit sharing in Mexico, Ecuador and Peru. In Mexico, employee profit sharing is computed at the rate of 10% on the individual subsidiaries taxable base adjusted for employee profit sharing purposes as provided by law.
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Employee profit sharing is presented as an operating expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
s) Taxes
Income taxes
Current income tax payable is presented as a short-term liability, net of prepayments made during the year.
Deferred income tax is determined using the liability method based on the temporary differences between the tax values of the assets and liabilities and their book values at the consolidated financial statements reporting date.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to be in effect in the period when the asset will materialize or the liability will be settled, based on the enacted tax rates (and tax legislation) that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the financial statements reporting date. The value of deferred tax assets is reviewed by the Company at each financial statements reporting date and is reduced to the extent that it is more likely that the Company will not have sufficient future tax profits to allow for the realization of all or a part of its deferred tax assets. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are revalued at each financial statement reporting date and are recognized when it is more likely that there will be sufficient future tax profits to allow for the realization of these assets.
Deferred taxes relating to items recognized in Other Comprehensive Income are recognized together with the concept that generated such deferred taxes. Deferred taxes consequence on unremitted earnings from subsidiaries and associates are considered as temporary differences, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Taxes withheld on remitted foreign earnings are creditable against Mexican taxes, thus to the extent that a remittance is to be made, the deferred tax would be limited to the incremental difference between the Mexican tax rate and the rate of the remitting country. As of December 31, 2019 and 2020, the Company has not provided for any deferred taxes related to unremitted foreign earnings.
The Company offsets tax assets and liabilities if it has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority.
Sales tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales tax, except:
| • | When the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case, the sales tax is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable. |
| • | Receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of sales tax included. |
The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authorities is included as part of the current receivables or payables in the consolidated statements of financial position unless they are due in more than a year in which case they are classified as non-current.
t) Advertising
Advertising expenses are recognized as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, advertising expenses were Ps.26,255,952, Ps.22,810,211 and Ps.19,894,607 respectively, and are presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the caption “Commercial, administrative and general expenses”.
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u) Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are determined by dividing net profit of the year by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. In determining the weighted average number of outstanding shares, shares repurchased by the Company have been excluded.
v) Financial risks
The main risks associated with the Company’s financial instruments are: (i) liquidity risk, (ii) market risk (foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk) and (iii) credit risk and counterparty risk. The Board of Directors approves the policies submitted by management to mitigate these risks.
i) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may not meet its financial obligations associated with financial instruments when they are due. The Company’s financial obligations and commitments are included in Notes 14 and 17.
ii) Market risk
The Company is exposed to certain market risks derived from changes in interest rates and fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign currencies. The Company’s debt is denominated in foreign currencies, mainly in US dollars and euros, other than its functional currency. In order to reduce the risks related to fluctuations in the exchange rate of foreign currency, the Company uses derivative financial instruments such as cross-currency swaps and forwards to adjust exposures resulting from foreign exchange currency. The Company does not use derivatives to hedge the exchange risk arising from having operations in different countries.
Additionally, the Company occasionally uses interest rate swaps to adjust its exposure to the variability of the interest rates or to reduce their financing costs. The Company’s practices vary from time to time depending on judgments about the level of risk, expectations of change in the movements of interest rates and the costs of using derivatives. The Company may terminate or modify a derivative financial instrument at any time. See Note 7 for disclosure of the fair value of derivatives as of December 31, 2019 and 2020.
iii) Credit risk
Credit risk represents the loss that could be recognized in case the counterparties fail to comply with their contractual obligations.
The financial instruments that potentially represent concentrations of credit risk are cash and short-term deposits, trade accounts receivable and financial instruments related to debt and derivatives. The Company’s policy is designed in order to limit its exposure to any one financial institution; therefore, the Company’s financial instruments are contracted with several different financial institutions located in different geographic regions.
The credit risk in accounts receivable is diversified because the Company has a broad customer base that is geographically dispersed. The Company continuously evaluates the credit conditions of its customers and generally does not require collateral to guarantee collection of its accounts receivable. The Company monitors on a monthly basis its collection cycle to avoid deterioration of its results of operations.
A portion of the Company’s cash surplus is invested in short- term deposits with financial institutions with high credit ratings.
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iv) Sensitivity analysis for market risks
The Company uses sensitivity analysis to measure the potential losses based on a theoretical increase of 100 basis points in interest rates and a 5% fluctuation in exchange rates:
Interest rate
In the event that the Company’s agreed-upon interest rates at December 31, 2020 increase/(decrease) by 100 basis points and a 5% fluctuation in exchange rates, the net interest expense would increase/(decrease) by Ps.1,476,660 and Ps.(13,417,231), respectively.
Exchange rate fluctuations
Should the Company’s debt at December 31, 2020 of Ps.628,382,956, suffer a 5% increase/(decrease) in exchange rates, the debt would increase/(decrease) by Ps.31,429,089 and Ps.(31,429,089), respectively.
w) Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments are recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position at fair value. Valuations obtained by the Company are compared against those of the financial institutions with which the agreements are entered into, and it is the Company’s policy to compare such fair value to a valuation provided by an independent pricing provider in case of discrepancies. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify as hedging instruments are recognized immediately in the line “Valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items, net”.
The Company is exposed to interest rate and foreign currency risks, which tries to mitigate through a controlled risk management program that includes the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company principally uses to offset the risk of exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations. Additionally, for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments had been designated, and had qualified, as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of gains or losses on the cash flow derivatives is recognized in equity under the heading “Effect for fair value of derivatives”, and the ineffective portion is charged to results of operations of the period.
x) Current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in its consolidated statements of financial position based on current/non-current classification.
An asset is current when it is either:
| (i) | Expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in the normal operating cycle. |
| (ii) | Held primarily for the purpose of trading. |
| (iii) | Expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period. |
| (iv) | Cash and cash equivalents unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. |
A liability is current when:
| • | It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle. |
| • | It is held primarily for the purpose of trading. |
| • | It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period. |
| • | There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. |
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The Company classifies all other assets and liabilities, including deferred income tax assets and liabilities, as non-current.
y) Presentation of consolidated statements of comprehensive income
The costs and expenses shown in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income are presented in combined manner (based on both their function and nature), which allows a better understanding of the components of the Company’s operating income. This classification allows a comparison to the telecommunications industry.
The Company presents operating income in its consolidated statements of comprehensive income since it is a key indicator of the Company’s performance. Operating income represents operating revenues less operating costs and expenses.
z) Operating segments
Segment information is presented based on information used by management in its decision-making processes. Segment information is presented based on the geographic areas in which the Company operates. The management of the Company is responsible for making decisions regarding the resources to be allocated to the Company’s different segments, as well as evaluating the performance of each segment. Intersegment revenues and costs, intercompany balances as well as investments in shares in consolidated entities are eliminated upon consolidation and reflected in the “eliminations” column in Note 23.
None of the segments records revenue from transactions with a single external customer amounting to 10% or more of the revenues.
Aa) Convenience translation
The consolidated financial statements are stated in thousands of Mexican pesos (“Ps.”); however, solely for the convenience of the readers, the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2020 and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020 were converted into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of Ps.19.9487 per U.S. dollar, which was the exchange rate at that date. This arithmetic conversion should not be construed as representations that the amounts expressed in Mexican pesos may be converted into U.S. dollars at that or any other exchange rate.
Ab) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
In preparing its consolidated financial statements, the Company makes estimates concerning a variety of matters. Some of these matters are highly uncertain, and its estimates involve judgments it makes based on the available information. In the discussion below, the Company has identified several of these matters for which its financial statements would be materially affected if either (1) the Company uses different estimates that it could have reasonably used or (2) in the future América Móvil changes its estimates in response to changes that are reasonably likely to occur.
The following discussion addresses only those estimates that the Company considers most important based on the degree of uncertainty and the likelihood of a material impact had it used a different estimate. There are many other areas in which the Company uses estimates about uncertain matters, but the reasonably likely effect of changed or different estimates is not material to the financial presentation for those other areas.
Estimated useful lives of plant, property and equipment
The Company currently depreciates most of its network infrastructure based on an estimated useful life determined upon the expected particular conditions of operation and maintenance in each of the countries in which it operates. The estimates are based on AMX’s historical experience with similar assets, anticipated
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technological changes and other factors, taking into account the practices of other telecommunications companies. The Company reviews estimated useful lives each year to determine, for each particular class of assets, whether they should be changed. The Company may shorten/extend the estimated useful life of an asset class in response to technological changes, changes in the market or other developments. This results in increased/decreased depreciation expense (See Note 10).
Revaluation of passive infrastructure of telecommunications towers
The Company recognizes the passive structure of the telecommunication towers at fair value, recognizing the changes in OCI. The discounted cash flow model was used. The Company hired a valuation specialist with industry experience to measure fair values as of December 31, 2020.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company has large amounts of long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, investments in affiliates and goodwill on its consolidated statements of financial position. The Company is required to test long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate a potential impairment or, in some cases, at least on an annual basis. The impairment analysis for long-lived assets requires the Company to estimate the recoverable amount of the asset, which is the higher of its fair value (minus any disposal costs) and its value in use. To estimate the fair value of a long-lived asset, the Company typically takes into account recent market transactions or, if no such transactions can be identified, the Company uses a valuation model that requires making certain assumptions and estimates. Similarly, to estimate the value in use of long-lived assets, the Company typically makes various assumptions about the future prospects for the business to which the asset relates, considers market factors specific to that business and estimates future cash flows to be generated by that business. Based on this impairment analysis, including all assumptions and estimates related thereto, as well as guidance provided by IFRS relating to the impairment of long-lived assets different assumptions and estimates could materially impact the Company’s reported financial results. More conservative assumptions of the anticipated future benefits from these businesses could result in impairment charges, which would decrease net income and result in lower asset values on the consolidated statements of financial position. Conversely, less conservative assumptions could result in smaller or no impairment charges, higher net income and higher asset values. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount for the Company’s CGUs, are further explained in Notes 23, 10 and 11.
Deferred Income Taxes
The Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves the jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction estimation of actual current tax exposure and the assessment of temporary differences resulting from the differing treatment of certain items, such as accruals and amortization, for tax and financial reporting purposes, as well as net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits. These items result in deferred tax assets and liabilities as discussed in Note 2 s). The analysis is based on estimates of taxable income in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the period on which the deferred tax assets and liabilities will be recovered or settled. If actual results differ from these estimates, or the Company adjusts these estimates in future periods, its financial position and results of operations may be materially affected.
In assessing the future realization of deferred tax assets, the Company considers future taxable income, ongoing planning strategies and future results in its operations. In the event that the estimates of projected future taxable income are lowered, or changes in current tax regulations are enacted that would impose restrictions on the timing or extent of the ability to utilize the tax benefits of net operating loss carry-forwards in the future, an adjustment to the recorded amount of deferred tax assets would be made, with a related charge to income. See Note 13.
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Accruals
Accruals are recorded when, at the end of the period, the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events, whose settlement requires an outflow of resources that is considered probable and can be measured reliably. This obligation may be legal or constructive, arising from, but not limited to, regulation, contracts, common practice or public commitments, which have created a valid expectation for third parties that the Company will assume certain responsibilities. The amount recorded is the best estimation performed by the Company’s management in respect of the disbursement that will be required to settle the obligations, considering all the information available at the date of the financial statements, including the opinion of external experts, such as legal advisors or consultants. Accruals are adjusted to account for changes in circumstances for ongoing matters and the establishment of additional accruals for new matters.
If the Company is unable to reliably measure the obligation, no accrual is recorded, and information is then presented in the notes to its consolidated financial statements. Because of the inherent uncertainties in these estimations, actual expenditures may be different from the originally estimated amount recognized. See Note 16.
The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies related to tax, labor and legal proceedings as described in Note 17b).
Labor Obligations
The Company recognizes liabilities on its consolidated statements of financial position and expenses in its statements of comprehensive income to reflect its obligations related to its post-retirement seniority premiums, pension and retirement plans in the countries in which it operates and offer defined contribution and benefit pension plans. The amounts the Company recognizes are determined on an actuarial basis that involves estimations and accounts for post-retirement and termination benefits.
The Company uses estimates in four specific areas that have a significant effect on these amounts: (i) the rate of return the Company assumes its pension plans will earn on its investments, (ii) the salaries increase rate that the Company assumes it will observe in future years, (iii) the discount rates that the Company uses to calculate the present value of its future obligations and (iv) the expected inflation rate. The assumptions applied are further disclosed in Note 18. These estimates are determined based on actuarial studies performed by independent experts using the projected unit-credit method.
3. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of short-term deposits with different financial institutions. Cash equivalents only include instruments with purchased maturity of less than three months. The amount includes the amount deposited, plus any interest earned.
4. Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short-term investments
As of December 31, 2019 and 2020, equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short-term investments includes an equity investment in KPN for Ps.37,572,410 and Ps.50,033,111, respectively, and other short-term investments for Ps.10,145,615 and Ps.4,603,284, respectively, which represents a cash deposit used to guarantee a short-term obligation for one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries and are presented at their carrying value, which approximates fair value.
The investment in KPN is carried at fair value with changes in fair value being recognized through other comprehensive (loss) gain items (equity) in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position. As of December 31, 2019 and 2020, the Company has recognized in equity changes in fair value of the investment of Ps.883,408 and Ps.(1,952,414), respectively, net of deferred taxes, through other comprehensive (loss) gain items in equity.
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During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Company received dividends from KPN for an amount of Ps.2,605,333, Ps.1,742,242 and Ps.2,119,668, respectively; which are included within “Valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations, and other financial items, net” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
5. Accounts receivable from subscribers, distributors, recoverable taxes contractual assets and other, net
a) An analysis of accounts receivable by component at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
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| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Subscribers and distributors |
Ps.184,260,099 | Ps.168,758,386 | ||||||
| Telecommunications carriers for network interconnection and other services |
5,079,763 | 4,914,094 | ||||||
| Recoverable taxes |
23,628,728 | 44,557,402 | ||||||
| Sundry debtors |
12,084,050 | 12,504,566 | ||||||
| Contract assets |
34,274,007 | 29,588,104 | ||||||
| Impairment of trade receivables |
(39,480,909 | ) | (44,551,735 | ) | ||||
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Ps.219,845,738 | Ps.215,770,817 | ||||||
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| Non-current subscribers, distributors and contractual assets |
Ps. 15,139,442 | Ps. 7,792,863 | ||||||
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| Total current subscribers, distributors and contractual assets |
Ps.204,706,296 | Ps.207,977,954 | ||||||
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b) Changes in the impairment of trade receivables is as follows:
| For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
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| Balance at beginning of year |
Ps.(39,044,925 | ) | Ps.(40,798,025 | ) | Ps.(39,480,909 | ) | ||||||
| Increases recorded in expenses |
(19,535,707 | ) | (16,346,395 | ) | (19,112,635 | ) | ||||||
| Adjustment on initial application of IFRS 9 |
(2,400,783 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
| Write-offs |
15,497,254 | 17,839,957 | 11,953,227 | |||||||||
| Business combination |
(3,265,490 | ) | (2,066 | ) | ||||||||
| Translation effect |
4,686,136 | 3,089,044 | 2,090,648 | |||||||||
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Ps.(40,798,025 | ) | Ps.(39,480,909 | ) | Ps.(44,551,735 | ) | ||||||
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c) The following table shows the aging of accounts receivable at December 31, 2019 and 2020, for subscribers and distributors:
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a-30 days | 31-60 days | 61-90 days | Greater than 90 days |
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| December 31, 2019 |
Ps. | 184,260,099 | Ps. | 76,223,243 | Ps. | 46,083,644 | Ps. | 6,076,281 | Ps. | 4,121,929 | Ps. | 51,755,002 | ||||||||||||
| December 31, 2020 |
Ps. | 168,758,386 | Ps. | 75,972,811 | Ps. | 37,439,995 | Ps. | 5,325,264 | Ps. | 3,313,835 | Ps. | 46,706,481 | ||||||||||||
d) The following table shows the accounts receivable from subscribers and distributors included in the impairments of trade receivables, as of December 31, 2019 and 2020:
| Total | 1-90 days | Greater than 90 days |
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| December 31, 2019 |
Ps. | 39,480,909 | Ps. | 3,948,091 | Ps. | 35,532,818 | ||||||
| December 31, 2020 |
Ps. | 44,551,735 | Ps. | 4,455,174 | Ps. | 40,096,561 | ||||||
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e) An analysis of contract assets and liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
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| Balance at the beginning of the year |
Ps. | 34,718,749 | Ps. | 34,274,007 | ||||
| Additions |
34,877,851 | 27,242,031 | ||||||
| Disposals |
(2,658,641 | ) | (1,397,714 | ) | ||||
| Business Combination |
576,463 | — | ||||||
| Amortization |
(30,501,315 | ) | (29,002,995 | ) | ||||
| Translation effect |
(2,739,100 | ) | (1,527,225 | ) | ||||
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Ps. | 34,274,007 | Ps. | 29,588,104 | ||||
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Ps. | 1,786,560 | Ps. | 817,740 | ||||
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6. Related Parties
a) The following is an analysis of the balances with related parties as of December 31, 2019 and 2020. All of the companies were considered affiliates of América Móvil since the Company’s principal shareholders are either direct or indirect shareholders in the related parties.
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| Hubard y Bourlon, S.A. de C.V. |
Ps. 172,952 | Ps. 437,231 | ||||||
| Patrimonial Inbursa, S.A. |
386,194 | 327,985 | ||||||
| Sears Roebuck de México, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries. |
228,523 | 233,402 | ||||||
| Sanborns Hermanos, S.A. |
229,964 | 160,116 | ||||||
| Claroshop.com, S.A.P.I de C.V. |
91,874 | 100,075 | ||||||
| Grupo Condumex, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries |
12,018 | 10,038 | ||||||
| Carso Infraestructura y Construcción, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries |
41,204 | 7,679 | ||||||
| Other |
110,411 | 114,774 | ||||||
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Ps.1,273,140 | Ps.1,391,300 | ||||||
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| Carso Infraestructura y Construcción, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries |
Ps.1,656,123 | Ps.2,192,405 | ||||||
| Grupo Condumex, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries |
905,776 | 1,054,526 | ||||||
| Fianzas Guardiana Inbursa, S.A. de C.V. |
241,305 | 241,898 | ||||||
| Grupo Financiero Inbursa, S.A.B. de C.V. |
246,804 | 234,954 | ||||||
| Seguros Inbursa, S.A. de C.V. |
100,155 | 92,173 | ||||||
| PC Industrial, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries |
68,189 | 44,198 | ||||||
| Enesa, S.A. de C.V. and Subsidiaries |
25,076 | 22,014 | ||||||
| Other |
216,991 | 117,748 | ||||||
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| Total |
Ps.3,460,419 | Ps.3,999,916 | ||||||
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For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Company has not recorded any impairment of receivables in connection with amounts owed by related parties.
F-38
b) For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Company conducted the following transactions with related parties:
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Investments and expenses: |
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| Construction services, purchases of materials, inventories and property, plant and equipment (i) |
Ps. | 7,211,960 | Ps. | 8,573,894 | Ps. | 7,130,769 | ||||||
| Insurance premiums, fees paid for administrative and operating services, brokerage services and others (ii) |
4,134,380 | 4,590,620 | 4,375,113 | |||||||||
| Rent of towers (iii) |
6,168,592 | — | — | |||||||||
| Other services |
1,864,017 | 1,277,404 | 1,101,528 | |||||||||
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| Ps. | 19,378,949 | Ps. | 14,441,918 | Ps. | 12,607,410 | |||||||
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| Revenues: |
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| Service revenues |
Ps. | 679,220 | Ps. | 538,110 | Ps. | 608,248 | ||||||
| Sales of equipment |
1,296,204 | 944,697 | 656,801 | |||||||||
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| Ps. | 1,975,424 | Ps. | 1,482,807 | Ps. | 1,265,049 | |||||||
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| i) | In 2020, this amount includes Ps.5,312,845 (Ps.6,809,244 in 2019 and Ps.5,622,791 in 2018) for network construction services and construction materials purchased from subsidiaries of Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V. (Grupo Carso). |
| ii) | In 2020, this amount includes Ps.203,013 (Ps.956,132 in 2019 and Ps.778,191 in 2018) for network maintenance services performed by Grupo Carso subsidiaries; Ps.13,490 in 2020 (Ps.16,161 in 2019, and Ps.13,784 in 2018) for software services provided by an associate; Ps.2,713,370 in 2020 (Ps.2,623,795 in 2019 and Ps.2,541,703 in 2018) for insurance premiums with Seguros Inbursa S.A. and Fianzas Guardiana Inbursa, S.A., which, in turn, places most of such insurance with reinsurers. |
| iii) | Due to the implementation of IFRS 16 amounts related to payments for tower leases are no longer considered rental expenses. |
c) The aggregate compensation paid to the Company’s, directors (including compensation paid to members of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee), and senior management in 2020 was approximately Ps.6,300 and Ps.79,600, respectively. None of the Company’s directors is a party to any contract with the Company or any of its subsidiaries that provides for benefits upon termination of employment. The Company does not provide pension, retirement or similar benefits to its directors in their capacity as directors. The Company’s executive officers are eligible for retirement and severance benefits required by Mexican law on the same terms as all other employees.
d) Österreichische Bundes- und Industriebeteiligungen GmbH (ÖBIB) is considered a related party due to it is a significant non-controlling shareholder in Telekom Austria. Through Telekom Austria, América Móvil is related to the Republic of Austria and its subsidiaries, which are mainly ÖBB Group, ASFINAG Group and Post Group as well as Rundfunk und Telekom Reguliegungs-GmbH, all of which these are related parties. In 2018, 2019 and 2020, none of the individual transactions associated with government agencies or government-owned entities of Austria were considered significant to América Móvil.
F-39
7. Derivative Financial Instruments
To mitigate the risks of future increases in interest rates and foreign exchange rates for the servicing of its debt, the Company has entered into derivative contracts in over-the-counter transactions carried out with financial institutions. In 2020 the weighted-average interest rate of the total debt including the impact of interest rate derivatives held by the Company is 3.5% (3.8% and 4.1% in 2019 and 2018, respectively). An analysis of the derivative financial instruments contracted by the Company at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| At December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Instrument |
Notional amount in millions |
Fair Value | Notional amount in millions |
Fair Value | ||||||||||||
| Assets: |
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| Swaps US Dollar-Mexican peso |
US$ | 3,290 | Ps. 4,420,433 | US$ | 3,490 | Ps.16,806,937 | ||||||||||
| Swaps US Dollar – Euro |
US$ | 150 | 96,967 | US$ | 150 | 117,726 | ||||||||||
| Swaps Yen-US Dollar |
¥ | 6,500 | 262,993 | ¥ | 9,750 | 269,215 | ||||||||||
| Swaps Pound sterling – US Dollar |
£ | 100 | 2,988 | £ | 1,010 | 2,237,919 | ||||||||||
| Forwards US Dollar – Mexican Peso |
US$ | 100 | 18 | US$ | 240 | 39,607 | ||||||||||
| Forwards US Dollar-Brazilian real |
US$ | 83 | 90,429 | — | — | |||||||||||
| Forwards Brazilian Real-US Dollar |
BRL | 5,803 | 1,620,605 | BRL$ | 4,193 | 1,190,292 | ||||||||||
| Forwards Euro-Brazilian real |
€ | 50 | 4,255 | — | — | |||||||||||
| Forwards Euro-US Dollar |
€ | 1,506 | 204,241 | € | 915 | 266,639 | ||||||||||
| Forwards Argentinean Peso – US Dollar |
ARS$ | 1,388 | 122,831 | — | — | |||||||||||
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| Total Assets |
Ps.6,825,760 | Ps.20,928,335 | ||||||||||||||
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| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Instrument |
Notional amount in millions |
Fair Value | Notional amount in millions |
Fair Value | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities: |
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| Swaps US Dollar-Mexican peso |
US$ | 200 | Ps. (33,253 | ) | — | Ps. — | ||||||||||
| Swaps US Dollar-Euro |
US$ | 800 | (2,228,287 | ) | US$ | 800 | (4,811,031 | ) | ||||||||
| Swaps Yen-US Dollar |
— | — | ¥ | 3,250 | (14,802 | ) | ||||||||||
| Swaps Pound sterling-Euro |
£ | 640 | (2,201,997 | ) | £ | 640 | (3,122,492 | ) | ||||||||
| Swap Pound sterling-US Dollar |
£ | 2,010 | (3,019,255 | ) | £ | 550 | (457,559 | ) | ||||||||
| Forwards US Dollar-Mexican Peso |
US$ | 2,343 | (1,398,247 | ) | US$ | 3,494 | (4,052,852 | ) | ||||||||
| Forwards Brazilian Real-US Dollar |
— | — | BRL$ | 1,762 | (425,249 | ) | ||||||||||
| Forwards Euro – Mexican Peso |
— | — | € | 200 | (272,274 | ) | ||||||||||
| Forwards Euro-US Dollar |
€ | 1,094 | (554,278 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
| Forwards US Dollar – Euro |
US$ | 20 | (3,787 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
| Forwards Euro – Brazilian Real |
€ | 140 | (10,196 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
| Forwards Yen – US Dollar |
¥ | 6,500 | (18,769 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
| Put option |
€ | 374 | (126,569 | ) | € | 374 | (1,073,990 | ) | ||||||||
| Call option |
€ | 3,000 | (2,113 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||
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| Total Liabilities |
Ps.(9,596,751 | ) | Ps.(14,230,249 | ) | ||||||||||||
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The changes in the fair value of these derivative financial instruments for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 amounted to a (loss) gain of Ps.(4,686,407), Ps.4,432,023 and Ps.12,378,193. Such amounts are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as part of the caption “Valuation of derivatives interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items, net”.
F-40
The maturities of the notional amount of the derivatives are as follows:
| Instrument |
Notional amount in millions |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assets |
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| Swaps US Dollar-Mexican peso |
US$ | 1,600 | 1,890 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps Yen-US Dollar |
¥ | 9,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps US Dollar – Euro |
US$ | 150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps Pound sterling – US Dollar |
£ | 1,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forwards US Dollar-Mexican Peso |
US$ | 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forwards Brazilian Real-US Dollar |
BRL | 4,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forwards Euro-US Dollar |
€ | 915 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities |
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| Swaps US Dollar-Euro |
US$ | 800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps Yen-US Dollar |
¥ | 3,250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps Pound sterling-Euro |
£ | 640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swap Pound sterling-US Dollar |
£ | 550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forwards US Dollar – Mexican Peso |
US$ | 3,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forwards Brazilian Real-US Dollar |
BRL | 1,762 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forwards Euro – Mexican Peso |
€ | 200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Put option |
€ | 374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8. Inventories, net
An analysis of inventories at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Mobile phones, accessories, computers, TVs, cards and other materials |
Ps.43,954,616 | Ps.33,763,086 | ||||||
| Less: Reserve for obsolete and slow-moving inventories |
(2,852,604 | ) | (3,385,647 | ) | ||||
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|
|
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| Total |
Ps.41,102,012 | Ps.30,377,439 | ||||||
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|
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For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the cost of inventories recognized in cost of sales was Ps.180,013,986, Ps.174,543,602 and Ps.167,546,288, respectively.
9. Other assets, net
An analysis of other assets at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Current portion: |
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| Advances to suppliers (different from PP&E and inventories) |
Ps. 7,718,343 | Ps. 7,600,644 | ||||||
| Prepaid insurance |
978,927 | 1,300,019 | ||||||
| Other |
776,164 | 93,244 | ||||||
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|
|
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| Ps. 9,473,434 | Ps. 8,993,907 | |||||||
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|
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| Non-current portion: |
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| Recoverable taxes |
Ps.14,647,726 | Ps.11,559,961 | ||||||
| Prepayments for the use of fiber optics |
2,095,556 | 2,709,358 | ||||||
| Judicial Deposits (1) |
19,506,147 | 15,402,840 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses |
5,642,590 | 8,743,667 | ||||||
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|
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| Total |
Ps.41,892,019 | Ps.38,415,826 | ||||||
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|
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F-41
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, amortization expense for other assets was Ps.798,243, Ps.318,824 and Ps.213,833, respectively.
| (1) | Judicial deposits represent cash and cash equivalents pledged in order to fulfill the collateral requirements for tax contingencies mainly in Brazil. At December 31, 2019 and 2020, the amount for these deposits is Ps.19,506,147 and Ps.15,402,840, respectively for Brazil. Based on its evaluation of the underlying contingencies, the Company believes that such amounts are recoverable. |
10. Property, Plant and Equipment, net
a) An analysis of activity in property, plant and equipment, net for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| At December 31, 2017 |
Additions | Retirements | Business combinations |
Effect of translation of foreign subsidiaries and hyperinflation adjustment |
Depreciation for the year |
At December 31, 2018 |
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| Cost |
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| Network in operation and equipment |
Ps. | 989,665,946 | Ps. | 68,900,443 | Ps. | (1,610,246 | ) | Ps.128,246 | Ps. | (87,888,453 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | 969,195,936 | |||||||||||||
| Land and buildings |
62,584,189 | 4,429,433 | (3,987,671 | ) | 8,874 | (5,904,499 | ) | — | 57,130,326 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
150,315,807 | 25,268,252 | (13,377,798 | ) | 2,578 | (12,399,702 | ) | — | 149,809,137 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Construction in process and advances plant suppliers (1) |
74,121,374 | 92,285,397 | (76,978,798 | ) | 1,379 | (8,336,823 | ) | — | 81,092,529 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts for operation of the network |
26,591,598 | 49,380,349 | (44,626,488 | ) | 1,939 | (2,902,869 | ) | — | 28,444,529 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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| Total |
1,303,278,914 | 240,263,874 | (140,581,001 | ) | 143,016 | (117,432,346 | ) | — | 1,285,672,457 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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| Accumulated depreciation |
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| Network in operation and equipment |
552,345,509 | — | (28,712,096 | ) | — | (67,907,227 | ) | 104,279,361 | 560,005,547 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Buildings |
10,655,285 | — | (2,311,442 | ) | — | (2,157,996 | ) | 2,625,102 | 8,810,949 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
63,359,529 | — | (2,418,837 | ) | — | (6,579,983 | ) | 22,172,785 | 76,533,494 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts for operation of the network |
575,393 | — | (160,696 | ) | — | (131,429 | ) | 38,479 | 321,747 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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| Total |
Ps. | 626,935,716 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (33,603,071 | ) | Ps. — | Ps. | (76,776,635 | ) | Ps. | 129,115,727 | Ps. | 645,671,737 | |||||||||||||
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|
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| Net Cost |
Ps. | 676,343,198 | Ps. | 240,263,874 | Ps. | (106,977,930 | ) | Ps.143,016 | Ps. | (40,655,711 | ) | Ps. | (129,115,727 | ) | Ps. | 640,000,720 | ||||||||||||
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F-42
| At December 31, 2018 |
Additions | Retirements | Business combinations |
Effect of translation of foreign subsidiaries and hyperinflation adjustment |
Depreciation for the year |
At December 31, 2019 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network in operation and equipment |
Ps. | 969,195,936 | Ps. | 82,992,062 | Ps. | (13,417,360 | ) | Ps. | 9,572,805 | Ps.(57,669,840 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | 990,673,603 | |||||||||||||
| Land and buildings |
57,130,326 | 1,530,677 | (4,025,222 | ) | 115,935 | (3,950,463 | ) | — | 50,801,253 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
149,809,137 | 26,881,611 | (7,594,735 | ) | 1,021,051 | (7,776,500 | ) | — | 162,340,564 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Construction in process and advances plant suppliers (1) |
81,092,529 | 82,640,305 | (76,892,011 | ) | 209,790 | (5,511,439 | ) | — | 81,539,174 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts for operation of the network |
28,444,529 | 44,776,904 | (36,525,735 | ) | — | (2,462,605 | ) | — | 34,233,093 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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| Total |
1,285,672,457 | 238,821,559 | (138,455,063 | ) | 10,919,581 | (77,370,847 | ) | — | 1,319,587,687 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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| Accumulated depreciation |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network in operation and equipment |
560,005,547 | — | (24,954,514 | ) | — | (47,778,627 | ) | 93,097,695 | 580,370,101 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Buildings |
8,810,949 | — | (287,072 | ) | — | (1,386,974 | ) | 2,330,405 | 9,467,308 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
76,533,494 | — | (695,425 | ) | — | (4,754,982 | ) | 19,249,104 | 90,332,191 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts for operation of the network |
321,747 | — | (283,986 | ) | — | (79,226 | ) | 116,182 | 74,717 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
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|
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| Total |
Ps. | 645,671,737 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (26,220,997 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps.(53,999,809 | ) | Ps. | 114,793,386 | Ps. | 680,244,317 | |||||||||||||
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|
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|
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| Net Cost |
Ps. | 640,000,720 | Ps. | 238,821,559 | Ps. | (112,234,066 | ) | Ps. | 10,919,581 | Ps.(23,371,038 | ) | Ps. | (114,793,386 | ) | Ps. | 639,343,370 | ||||||||||||
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| At December 31, 2019 |
Additions | Retirements | Business combinations |
Revaluation adjustments |
Transfers | Effect of translation of foreign subsidiaries and hyperinflation adjustment |
Depreciation for the year |
At December 31, 2020 |
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| Cost |
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| Network in operation and equipment |
Ps. | 990,673,603 | Ps. | 90,387,449 | Ps. | (19,574,391 | ) | Ps. | 996,974 | Ps. | 107,152,628 | Ps. | (62,050,212 | ) | Ps. | (49,993,808 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | 1,057,592,243 | |||||||||||||||
| Land and buildings |
50,801,253 | 570,062 | (2,853,037 | ) | — | — | — | 369,300 | — | 48,887,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
162,340,564 | 17,474,218 | (14,454,598 | ) | 55,848 | — | — | (8,393,187 | ) | — | 157,022,845 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction in process and advances plant suppliers (1) |
81,539,174 | 59,635,316 | (68,661,847 | ) | 1,099 | — | — | (5,011,829 | ) | — | 67,501,913 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts for operation of the network |
34,233,093 | 30,721,413 | (37,829,818 | ) | — | — | — | (2,328,430 | ) | — | 24,796,258 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total |
1,319,587,687 | 198,788,458 | (143,373,691 | ) | 1,053,921 | 107,152,628 | (62,050,212 | ) | (65,357,954 | ) | — | 1,355,800,837 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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| Accumulated depreciation |
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| Network in operation and equipment |
580,370,101 | — | (25,726,856 | ) | — | — | (62,050,212 | )(2) | (58,055,450 | ) | 96,729,723 | 531,267,306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buildings |
9,467,308 | — | (1,663,796 | ) | — | — | — | (622,253 | ) | 1,906,140 | 9,087,399 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
90,332,191 | — | (9,317,821 | ) | — | — | — | (5,120,175 | ) | 16,549,822 | 92,444,017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts for operation of the network |
74,717 | — | (176,131 | ) | — | — | — | 38,898 | 135,000 | 72,484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 680,244,317 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (36,884,604 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | — | Ps. | (62,050,212 | ) | Ps. | (63,758,980 | ) | Ps. | 115,320,685 | Ps. | 632,871,206 | |||||||||||||||
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| Net Cost |
Ps. | 639,343,370 | Ps. | 198,788,458 | Ps. | (106,489,087 | ) | Ps. | 1,053,921 | Ps. | 107,152,628 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (1,598,974 | ) | Ps. | (115,320,685 | ) | Ps. | 722,929,631 | |||||||||||||||
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| (1) | Construction in progress includes fixed and mobile network facilities as well as satellite developments and fiber optic which is in the process of being installed. |
| (2) | This transfer relates to the accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date that was eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the revalued asset. |
The completion period of construction in progress is variable and depends upon the type of plant and equipment under construction.
b) Revaluation of telecommunications towers
F-43
The Fair value of the passive infrastructure of telecommunications towers was determined using the ”income approach” method through a discounted flow model (DFC) where, among others, inputs such as average rents per tower were used, contract term and discount rates considering market information.
As of December 31, 2020, date of the revaluation, the fair values of the passive infrastructure of the telecommunications towers were determinated by a valuation specialist with experience in the industry. The complement for the revaluation of the passive infrastructure of the telecommunications towers amounted to Ps.107,152,628 and was recognized in OCI, the change in revaluation did not have an impact on the results of the year due to depreciation effects since the change occurred on effective date 31 December 2020.
The information to be disclosed on the fair value measurement for the revalued telecommunications towers is provided in Note 19.
| 2020 | ||||
| Book value as of December 31, 2020 (cost model) |
Ps.615,777,003 | |||
| Supplement for change in accounting policy |
107,152,628 | |||
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| Book value and fair value as of December 31, 2020 (revaluation model) |
722,929,631 | |||
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c) Relevant information related to the computation of the capitalized borrowing costs is as follows:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Amount invested in the acquisition of qualifying assets |
Ps. | 45,456,630 | Ps. | 50,783,957 | Ps. | 46,528,232 | ||||||
| Capitalized interest |
2,020,288 | 2,233,358 | 1,771,613 | |||||||||
| Capitalization rate |
4.4% | 4.4% | 3.8% | |||||||||
Capitalized interest is being amortized over a period of estimated useful life of the related assets.
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11. Intangible assets, net and goodwill
a) An analysis of intangible assets at December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| For the year ended December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year |
Acquisitions | Acquisitions in business combinations |
Disposals and other |
Amortization of the year |
Effect of translation of foreign subsidiaries and Hyperinflation adjustment |
Balance at end of year |
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| Licenses and rights of use |
Ps. | 247,413,824 | Ps. | 4,227,244 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 1,508,274 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (19,670,368 | ) | Ps. | 233,478,974 | |||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(134,109,438 | ) | — | — | (1,005,877 | ) | (11,347,089 | ) | 16,281,825 | (130,180,579 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
113,304,386 | 4,227,244 | — | 502,397 | (11,347,089 | ) | (3,388,543 | ) | 103,298,395 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Trademarks |
28,779,212 | 159,958 | 6,631 | — | — | (738,635 | ) | 28,207,166 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(18,841,405 | ) | — | — | — | (4,973,602 | ) | 275,046 | (23,539,961 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
9,937,807 | 159,958 | 6,631 | — | (4,973,602 | ) | (463,589 | ) | 4,667,205 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Customer relationships |
26,985,714 | 74,637 | 15,556 | — | — | (1,532,839 | ) | 25,543,068 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(16,129,495 | ) | — | — | — | (3,754,312 | ) | 1,122,270 | (18,761,537 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
10,856,219 | 74,637 | 15,556 | — | (3,754,312 | ) | (410,569 | ) | 6,781,531 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Software licenses |
15,055,598 | 2,004,550 | 3,006 | (905,610 | ) | — | (1,848,286 | ) | 14,309,258 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(7,815,161 | ) | — | — | 2,677,848 | (3,491,629 | ) | 924,139 | (7,704,803 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
7,240,437 | 2,004,550 | 3,006 | 1,772,238 | (3,491,629 | ) | (924,147 | ) | 6,604,455 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Content rights |
6,717,442 | 850,779 | — | — | — | (18,512 | ) | 7,549,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(4,516,665 | ) | — | — | — | (2,231,978 | ) | (14,949 | ) | (6,763,592 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
2,200,777 | 850,779 | — | — | (2,231,978 | ) | (33,461 | ) | 786,117 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total of intangibles, net |
Ps. | 143,539,626 | Ps. | 7,317,168 | Ps. | 25,193 | Ps. | 2,274,635 | Ps. | (25,798,610 | ) | Ps. | (5,220,309 | ) | Ps. | 122,137,703 | ||||||||||||
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| Goodwill |
Ps. | 151,463,232 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 334,739 | Ps. | (1,094,861 | ) | — | Ps. | (5,136,613 | ) | Ps. | 145,566,497 | |||||||||||||
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| For the year ended December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year |
Acquisitions | Acquisitions in business combinations |
Disposals and other |
Amortization of the year |
Effect of translation of foreign subsidiaries and Hyperinflation adjustment |
Balance at end of year |
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| Licenses and rights of use |
Ps. | 233,478,974 | Ps. | 13,206,877 | Ps. | 7,844,339 | Ps. | 7,286,114 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (15,715,442 | ) | Ps. | 246,100,862 | |||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(130,180,579 | ) | — | — | (2,391,624 | ) | (11,577,160 | ) | 9,481,480 | (134,667,883 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
103,298,395 | 13,206,877 | 7,844,339 | 4,894,490 | (11,577,160 | ) | (6,233,962 | ) | 111,432,979 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Trademarks |
28,207,166 | 53,467 | — | (6,012 | ) | — | (835,613 | ) | 27,419,008 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(23,539,961 | ) | — | — | — | (1,008,483 | ) | 618,145 | (23,930,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
4,667,205 | 53,467 | — | (6,012 | ) | (1,008,483 | ) | (217,468 | ) | 3,488,709 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Customer relationships |
25,543,068 | 20,248 | — | 5,507 | — | (2,693,812 | ) | 22,875,011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(18,761,537 | ) | — | — | — | (3,371,924 | ) | 2,357,831 | (19,775,630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
6,781,531 | 20,248 | — | 5,507 | (3,371,924 | ) | (335,981 | ) | 3,099,381 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Software licenses |
14,309,258 | 2,729,480 | — | (949,858 | ) | — | (2,984,770 | ) | 13,104,110 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(7,704,803 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | (2,479,088 | ) | 2,183,149 | (8,000,743 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
6,604,455 | 2,729,480 | — | (949,859 | ) | (2,479,088 | ) | (801,621 | ) | 5,103,367 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Content rights |
7,549,709 | 1,427,694 | — | 1,638,007 | — | (455,228 | ) | 10,160,182 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(6,763,592 | ) | — | — | (8,720 | ) | (1,772,779 | ) | 429,862 | (8,115,229 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
786,117 | 1,427,694 | — | 1,629,287 | (1,772,779 | ) | (25,366 | ) | 2,044,953 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total of intangibles, net |
Ps. | 122,137,703 | Ps. | 17,437,766 | Ps. | 7,844,339 | Ps. | 5,573,413 | Ps. | (20,209,434 | ) | Ps. | (7,614,398 | ) | Ps. | 125,169,389 | ||||||||||||
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| Goodwill |
Ps. | 145,566,497 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 10,869,571 | Ps. | (843,005 | ) | — | Ps. | (2,693,262 | ) | Ps. | 152,899,801 | |||||||||||||
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| For the year ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year |
Acquisitions | Acquisitions in business combinations |
Disposals and other |
Amortization of the year |
Effect of translation of foreign subsidiaries and Hyperinflation adjustment |
Balance at end of year |
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| Licenses and rights of use |
Ps. | 246,100,862 | Ps. | 15,079,714 | Ps. | 4,436,313 | Ps. | 1,502,981 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (14,029,709 | ) | Ps. | 253,090,161 | |||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(134,667,883 | ) | — | — | 105,892 | (14,274,497 | ) | 14,227,424 | (134,609,064 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
111,432,979 | 15,079,714 | 4,436,313 | 1,608,873 | (14,274,497 | ) | 197,715 | 118,481,097 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trademarks |
27,419,008 | 162,309 | 12,110 | 4,000 | — | 1,534,938 | 29,132,365 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(23,930,299 | ) | — | — | (4,276 | ) | (300,727 | ) | (1,119,645 | ) | (25,354,947 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
3,488,709 | 162,309 | 12,110 | (276 | ) | (300,727 | ) | 415,293 | 3,777,418 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Customer relationships |
22,875,011 | 1,935 | 2,689,718 | (5,763 | ) | — | 4,018,365 | 29,579,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(19,775,630 | ) | — | — | 855 | (1,654,237 | ) | (3,996,593 | ) | (25,425,605 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
3,099,381 | 1,935 | 2,689,718 | (4,908 | ) | (1,654,237 | ) | 21,772 | 4,153,661 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Software licenses |
13,104,110 | 2,445,784 | 36 | (2,485,429 | ) | — | 4,236,645 | 17,301,146 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(8,000,743 | ) | — | — | 2,013,617 | (2,667,870 | ) | (3,578,452 | ) | (12,233,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
5,103,367 | 2,445,784 | 36 | (471,812 | ) | (2,667,870 | ) | 658,193 | 5,067,698 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Content rights |
10,160,182 | 1,570,415 | — | (313,942 | ) | — | 619,657 | 12,036,312 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated amortization |
(8,115,229 | ) | — | — | — | (1,440,749 | ) | (503,241 | ) | (10,059,219 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Net |
2,044,953 | 1,570,415 | — | (313,942 | ) | (1,440,749 | ) | 116,416 | 1,977,093 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total of intangibles, net |
Ps. | 125,169,389 | Ps. | 19,260,157 | Ps. | 7,138,177 | Ps. | 817,935 | Ps. | (20,338,080 | ) | Ps. | 1,409,389 | Ps. | 133,456,967 | |||||||||||||
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| Goodwill |
Ps. | 152,899,801 | Ps. | — | Ps. | (7,014,120 | ) | Ps. | (537,343 | ) | Ps. | — | Ps. | (2,295,479 | ) | Ps. | 143,052,859 | |||||||||||
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b) The aggregate carrying amount of goodwill is allocated as follows:
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Europe |
Ps. | 52,950,325 | Ps. | 53,388,139 | ||||
| Brazil |
28,062,398 | 18,730,686 | ||||||
| Puerto Rico |
17,463,394 | 17,463,394 | ||||||
| Dominican Republic |
14,186,723 | 14,186,723 | ||||||
| Colombia |
12,124,685 | 12,253,743 | ||||||
| México |
10,148,380 | 10,148,380 | ||||||
| Peru |
2,739,947 | 2,710,979 | ||||||
| Chile |
2,364,816 | 2,558,098 | ||||||
| El Salvador |
2,499,552 | 2,499,544 | ||||||
| United States (Tracfone) |
3,220,105 | 3,362,900 | ||||||
| Ecuador |
2,155,384 | 2,155,384 | ||||||
| Guatemala |
3,245,613 | 2,301,533 | ||||||
| Other countries |
1,738,479 | 1,293,356 | ||||||
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| Ps. | 152,899,801 | Ps. | 143,052,859 | |||||
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c) The following is a description of the major changes in the “Licenses and rights of use” caption during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020:
2018 Acquisitions
i) In December, Dominican Republic acquired radio spectrum totaling Ps.709,829 (RD$ 1,831,427) with a useful life of 11 years.
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ii) Additionally, in 2018, the Company acquired other licenses in Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Europe, Argentina, Chile and others countries in the amount of Ps.3,517,415.
2019 Acquisitions
i) In 2019, Claro Brasil increased its licenses value by Ps.3,457,251 by renewal licenses Anatel and reversion of IRU of Telxus referring to ICMS.
ii) In 2019, Austria acquired licenses to operate certain frequencies for Ps.3,023,732, (3.5 GHz; EUR 64.3 mn), Belarus (2.1 GHz; EUR 9.5 mn) and Croatia (2.1 GHz; EUR 7.2 mn).
iii) In 2019, Telmex increased its licenses value by Ps.459,668 for rights to use IFETEL with a validity of 20 years, and a right to use submarine cable with a validity of 10 years.
iv) In January 2019, Telcel acquired licenses for an amount of Ps.1,649,525 for PC´s 98 concessions titles and September 30, 2019 for 400 MHZ concessions titles.
v) In December 2019, Comcel increased its licenses value by Ps.2,753,768 or (468,511,573,375 Colombian pesos) in accordance with Res.3386 of December 23, granted Claro (Comcel) the 20 years renewal of 10 MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band.
vi) Additionally, in 2019, the Company acquired other licenses in Puerto Rico, Argentina, Guatemala, Panamá and other countries in the amount of Ps.1,862,934.
2020 Acquisitions
i) In February 2020, Comcel increased its licenses value by Ps.9,246,825 for an auction of the 30 Mhz spectrum in the 2,500 band for a period of 20 years in accordance with resolution. 325,326 and 327 of February 20, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MINTIC)
ii) In 2020, Telcel acquired licenses for an amount Ps.1,806,875 for Axtel and Ultra Vision concession titles valid from 2020 to 2040.
iii) In January 2020, CTE acquired licenses by Ps.620,052 for 12 pairs of frequencies, advance payment of Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band and complementary payment of AWS band of block 4.
iv) In 2020, TAG acquired licenses for the right of us for Ps.1,704,280, in Slovenia and VIP Movil 1940E.
v) Additionally, in 2020, the Company acquired other licenses in Puerto Rico, Argentina, Uruguay, Honduras, Paraguay, Brasil and other countries in the amount of Ps.1,701,682.
Amortization of intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 amounted to Ps.25,798,610, Ps.20,209,434 and Ps.20,338,080, respectively.
Some of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates can revoke their concessions under certain circumstances such as imminent danger to national security, national economy and natural disasters.
F-47
12. Business combinations, acquisitions and non-controlling interest
a) The following is a description of the major acquisitions of investments in associates and subsidiaries during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020:
Acquisitions 2019
a) On January 24, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of Telefónica Móviles Guatemala, S.A (“Telefónica Guatemala”) from Telefónica S.A. and certain of its affiliates. The acquired company provides mobile and fixed telecommunications services, including voice, data and Pay TV. The final purchase price paid for the business acquisition was Ps.5,734,254, net of acquired cash. For the purchase accounting, the Company determined the fair value of Telefónica Guatemala´s identifiable assets and liabilities based on relative fair values. The purchase accounting is completed as of the date of the financial statements and the values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:
| 2019 amounts at the acquisition date |
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| Current assets |
Ps. | 1,312,906 | ||
| Other non-current assets |
257,853 | |||
| Intangible assets (excluding goodwill) |
1,354,105 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment |
4,144,334 | |||
|
Rights-of-use |
864,046 | |||
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|
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| Total assets acquired |
7,933,244 | |||
| Accounts payable |
1,248,470 | |||
| Other liabilities |
1,705,580 | |||
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| Total liabilities assumed |
2,954,050 | |||
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|
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| Fair value of assets acquired a liabilities assumed-net |
4,979,194 | |||
| Acquisition Price |
6,174,330 | |||
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| Goodwill |
Ps. | 1,195,136 | ||
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b) On December 18, 2019, after receipt of the necessary approvals from local regulators, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of Nextel Telecomunicações Ltda. and its subsidiaries (“Nextel Brazil”), from NII Holdings, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“NII”) and AI Brazil Holdings B.V. Nextel Brazil provides nationwide mobile telecommunications services.
The aggregate purchase price was Ps.17,992,362, after making adjustments pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. After deducting Ps.9,325,712 of net debt, the net purchase consideration transferred at closing was Ps.6,905,539 net of acquired cash.
The net assets recognized in the 31 December 2019 financial statements were based on provisional amounts, the Company finished the Purchase Price allocation adjusting some values mainly for the spectrum licenses from the provisional goodwill, as a result the final goodwill was Ps.1,912,372.
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The final amounts as of the date of the financial statement and the values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:
| 2019 amounts at the acquisition date |
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| Current assets |
Ps. 6,366,943 | |||
| Other non-current assets |
5,970,810 | |||
| Intangible assets (excluding goodwill) |
12,914,175 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment |
5,147,093 | |||
| Rights-of-use assets |
8,086,655 | |||
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|
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| Total assets acquired |
38,485,676 | |||
| Accounts payable |
9,170,230 | |||
| Other liabilities |
22,504,097 | |||
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|
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| Total liabilities assumed |
31,674,327 | |||
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|
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| Fair value of assets acquired a liabilities assumed-net |
6,811,349 | |||
| Purchase consideration transferred |
8,723,721 | |||
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|
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| Goodwill |
Ps. 1,912,372 | |||
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Acquisitions 2020
a) During 2020, the Company acquired through its subsidiaries, other entities for which it paid Ps.152,896, net of acquired cash.
b) The Company acquired an additional non-controlling interest in its entities for an amount of Ps.1,104,662.
c) In December 2020, the offer submitted by our Brazilian subsidiary, Claro, jointly with Telefónica Brasil, S.A. and TIM, S.A. for the acquisition of the mobile business owned by Oi Group was accepted. The offer is in the amount of R$16.5 billion, of which Claro will pay 22%. In consideration of such amount, Claro will receive 32% of Oi Group’s mobile business customer base and approximately 4.7 thousand mobile access sites. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals from Anatel and Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica, CADE.
F-49
Consolidated subsidiaries with non-controlling interests
The Company has control over Telekom Austria, which has a material non-controlling interest. Set out below is summarized information as of December 31, 2019 and 2020 of TKA’s consolidated financial statements. The amounts disclosed for this subsidiary are before inter-company eliminations and using the same accounting policies of América Móvil.
Selected financial data from the consolidated statements of financial position
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Assets: |
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| Current assets |
Ps. 29,516,038 | Ps. 32,775,046 | ||||||
| Non-current assets |
137,724,390 | 150,747,947 | ||||||
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| Total assets |
Ps.167,240,428 | Ps.183,522,993 | ||||||
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| Liabilities and equity: |
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| Current liabilities |
Ps. 34,608,254 | Ps. 49,942,415 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities |
89,711,288 | 82,293,652 | ||||||
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| Total liabilities |
124,319,542 | 132,236,067 | ||||||
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
21,864,132 | 26,129,649 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest (1) |
21,056,754 | 25,157,277 | ||||||
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| Total equity |
Ps. 42,920,886 | Ps. 51,286,926 | ||||||
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| Total liabilities and equity |
Ps.167,240,428 | Ps.183,522,993 | ||||||
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Summarized consolidated statements of comprehensive income
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Operating revenues |
Ps.100,716,444 | Ps.98,420,289 | Ps.111,472,191 | |||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses |
95,984,880 | 89,732,428 | 98,312,325 | |||||||||
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| Operating income |
Ps. 4,731,564 | Ps. 8,687,861 | Ps. 13,159,866 | |||||||||
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| Net income |
Ps. 3,809,694 | Ps. 5,051,145 | Ps. 7,787,388 | |||||||||
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| Total comprehensive income |
Ps. 5,047,838 | Ps. 1,466,783 | Ps. 12,103,406 | |||||||||
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| Net income attributable to: |
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| Equity holders of the parent |
Ps. 1,942,944 | Ps. 2,565,733 | Ps. 3,986,412 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interest |
1,866,750 | 2,485,412 | 3,800,976 | |||||||||
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| Ps. 3,809,694 | Ps. 5,051,145 | Ps. 7,787,388 | ||||||||||
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| Comprehensive income attributable to: |
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| Equity holders of the parent |
Ps. 2,574,397 | Ps. 748,059 | Ps. 6,172,737 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interest |
2,473,441 | 718,724 | 5,930,669 | |||||||||
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| Ps. 5,047,838 | Ps. 1,466,783 | Ps. 12,103,406 | ||||||||||
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13. Income Taxes
As explained previously in these consolidated financial statements, the Company is a Mexican corporation which has numerous consolidated subsidiaries operating in different countries. Presented below is a discussion of income tax matters that relates to the Company’s consolidated operations, its Mexican operations and significant foreign operations.
F-50
| i) | Consolidated income tax matters |
The composition of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| In Mexico: |
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| Current year income tax |
Ps. | 28,572,414 | Ps. | 26,295,431 | Ps. | 13,407,948 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax |
(2,688,727 | ) | 208,658 | (9,334,246 | ) | |||||||
| Foreign: |
||||||||||||
| Current year income tax |
19,898,728 | 20,843,720 | 15,250,218 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax |
694,664 | 3,685,724 | (2,957,768 | ) | ||||||||
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| Ps. | 46,477,079 | Ps. | 51,033,533 | Ps. | 16,366,152 | |||||||
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Deferred tax related to items recognized in OCI during the year:
| For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans |
Ps. 408,735 | Ps.9,217,320 | Ps. 4,151,600 | |||||||||
| Equity investments at fair value |
1,613,667 | (378,606 | ) | (665,814 | ) | |||||||
| Other |
(8,922 | ) | — | (35,670 | ) | |||||||
| Revaluation assets |
— | — | (29,922,597 | ) | ||||||||
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| Deferred tax benefit recognized in OCI |
Ps.2,013,480 | Ps.8,838,714 | Ps.(26,472,481 | ) | ||||||||
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A reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate in Mexico to the consolidated effective income tax rate recognized by the Company is as follows:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Statutory income tax rate in Mexico |
30.0 | % | 30.0 | % | 30.0 | % | ||||||
| Impact of non-deductible and non-taxable items: |
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| Tax inflation effects |
7.3 | % | 3.5 | % | 6.1 | % | ||||||
| Derivatives |
0.4 | % | (0.1 | %) | (0.7 | %) | ||||||
| Employee benefits |
1.3 | % | 1.8 | % | 3.0 | % | ||||||
| Other |
6.3 | % | 1.8 | % | (2.4 | %) | ||||||
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| Effective tax rate on Mexican operations |
45.3 | % | 37.0 | % | 36.0 | % | ||||||
| Tax recoveries in Brazil |
— | — | (9.3 | %) | ||||||||
| Dividends received from associates Equity |
(0.8 | %) | (0.4 | %) | (0.9 | %) | ||||||
| Foreign subsidiaries and other non-deductible items, net |
1.5 | % | 5.5 | % | (1.5 | %) | ||||||
|
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|
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|
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| Effective tax rate |
46.0 | % | 42.1 | % | 24.3 | % | ||||||
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F-51
An analysis of temporary differences giving rise to the net deferred tax liability is as follows:
| Consolidated statements of financial position |
Consolidated statements of net income | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Provisions |
Ps. | 17,964,305 | Ps. | 19,312,081 | Ps. | 1,841,705 | Ps. | (257,070 | ) | Ps. | 4,458,848 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenues |
5,820,260 | 6,748,101 | 3,632,051 | (1,077,259 | ) | 897,762 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax losses carry forward |
26,630,407 | 25,121,933 | (5,833,660 | ) | (9,873 | ) | 2,236,244 | |||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment (1) |
(11,962,544 | ) | (39,459,549 | ) | 453,493 | (461,594 | ) | 3,524,761 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories |
1,787,065 | (537,404 | ) | 81,270 | (291,531 | ) | (2,393,979 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Licenses and rights of use (1) |
(3,399,931 | ) | (5,177,924 | ) | 961,402 | 432,403 | 344,729 | |||||||||||||
| Employee benefits |
41,743,744 | 45,467,827 | 1,128,209 | (1,019,042 | ) | 422,473 | ||||||||||||||
| Other |
9,491,550 | 14,828,012 | (270,407 | ) | (1,210,417 | ) | 2,801,176 | |||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Net deferred tax assets |
Ps. | 88,074,856 | Ps. | 66,303,077 | ||||||||||||||||
|
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|
|
|
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| Deferred tax expense in net profit for the year |
|
Ps. | 1,994,063 | Ps. | (3,894,383 | ) | Ps. | 12,292,014 | ||||||||||||
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| (1) | As of December 31, 2020 the balance included the effects of hyperinflation and revaluation of telecommunications towers. |
Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, net:
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Opening balance as of January 1, |
Ps. 104,573,985 | Ps. 86,613,327 | Ps. 88,074,856 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax benefit |
1,994,063 | (3,894,383 | ) | 12,292,014 | ||||||||
| Translation effect |
(8,854,010 | ) | 2,047,915 | 375,105 | ||||||||
| Deferred tax benefit recognized in OCI |
2,013,480 | 8,838,714 | (26,472,481 | ) | ||||||||
| Deferred taxes acquired in business combinations |
(25,827 | ) | (276,568 | ) | (2,580,552 | ) | ||||||
| Hyperinflationary effect in Argentina |
(4,907,151 | ) | (5,254,149 | ) | (5,385,865 | ) | ||||||
| Effect of adoption of IFRS 9 |
544,628 | — | — | |||||||||
| Effect of adoption of IFRS 15 |
(8,725,841 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
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|
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| Closing balance as of December 31, |
Ps. 86,613,327 | Ps. 88,074,856 | Ps. 66,303,077 | |||||||||
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|
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| Presented in the consolidated statements of financial position as follows: |
||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax assets |
Ps.111,186,768 | Ps.106,167,897 | Ps.115,370,240 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities |
(24,573,441 | ) | (18,093,041 | ) | (49,067,163 | ) | ||||||
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|
|
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| Ps. 86,613,327 | Ps. 88,074,856 | Ps. 66,303,077 | ||||||||||
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The deferred tax assets are in tax jurisdictions in which the Company considers that based on financial projections of its cash flows, results of operations and synergies between subsidiaries, will generate sufficient taxable income in subsequent periods to utilize or realize such assets.
The Company does not recognize a deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings of its subsidiaries, because it currently does not expect these earnings to be taxable or to be repatriated in the near future. The Company’s policy has been to distribute the profits when it has paid the corresponding taxes in its home jurisdiction and the tax can be accredited in Mexico.
At December 31, 2019 and 2020, the balance of the contributed capital account (“CUCA”) is Ps.551,221,490 and Ps.573,362,949 respectively. Effectively, on January 1, 2014, the Cuenta de Utilidad Fiscal Neta (“CUFIN”) is computed on an América Móvil’s stand-alone basis. The balance of the América Móvil’s stand-alone basis CUFIN amounted to Ps.320,880,512 and Ps.332,273,039 as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.
F-52
| ii) | Significant foreign income tax matters |
| a) | Results of operations |
The foreign subsidiaries determine their taxes on profits based on their individual taxable income, in accordance with the specific tax regimes of each country.
The effective income tax rate for the Company’s foreign jurisdictions was 31% in 2018, 40% in 2019 and 18% in 2020. The statutory tax rates in these jurisdictions vary, although many approximate 10% to 34%. The primary difference between the statutory rates and the effective rates in 2018, 2019 and 2020 was attributable to dividends received from KPN, other non-deductible items, non-taxable income and tax recoveries in Brazil.
a.1) In 2020 the Claro Brasil began to use the tax benefit related to the ICMS Grant on TV based on Complementary Law 160/2017 and art. 30 of Law 12,973, as well as in recent interpretations on the subject, investment grants are not computed in determining actual profit in the amount of Ps.1,721,453 (R$411,336). The Company kicked back the application of the benefit for the years 2018 and 2019, with a total impact of Ps.2,748,084 (R$656,646).
iii) Tax losses
a) At December 31, 2020, the available tax loss carryforwards recorded in deferred tax assets are as follows on a country by country basis:
| Country |
Gross balance of available tax loss carryforwards at December 31, 2020 |
Tax-effected loss carryforward benefit |
||||||
| Brazil |
Ps. | 44,578,152 | Ps. | 15,156,572 | ||||
| Mexico |
20,523,070 | 6,156,920 | ||||||
| Austria |
11,631,381 | 2,907,845 | ||||||
| United States |
3,023,441 | 786,095 | ||||||
| Peru |
380,770 | 112,327 | ||||||
| Puerto Rico |
5,574 | 2,174 | ||||||
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|
|
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| Total |
Ps. | 80,142,388 | Ps. | 25,121,933 | ||||
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|
|
|
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b) The tax loss carryforwards in the different countries in which the Company operates have the following terms and characteristics:
bi) The Company has accumulated Ps.44,578,152 in net operating loss carryforwards (NOL’s) in Brazil as of December 31, 2020. In Brazil, there is no expiration of the NOL’s. However, the NOL´s amount used against taxable income in each year may not exceed 30% of the taxable income for such year. Consequently, in the year in which taxable income is generated, the effective tax rate is 25% rather than the 34% corporate tax rate.
The Company believes that it is more likely than not that the accumulated balances of its net deferred tax assets are recoverable, based on the positive evidence of the Company to generate future taxable income related to the same taxation authority which will result in taxable amounts against which the available tax losses can be utilized before they expire.
bii) The Company has accumulated Ps.20,523,070 in tax losses in Mexico. The company estimates that there is positive evidence that allows it to use these losses, these should be reduced to the extent that it is considered likely that there will be sufficient taxable profits to allow them to recover in full or in part, the losses will only be compensated when there is a right legally required and are approved by the tax authorities in Mexico.
F-53
biii) The Company has accumulated Ps.11,631,381 in NOL’s in Austria as of December 31, 2020. In Austria, the NOL´s have no expiration, but its annual usage is limited to 75% of the taxable income of the year. The realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the expected generation of future taxable income during the periods in which these temporary differences become deductible.
iv) Optional regime
The Mexican Tax Law establishes an optional regime for group companies called: Optional Regime for Groups of Companies. For these purposes, the integrating (controlling) company must own more than 80% of the shares with voting rights of the integrated (controlled) companies. In general terms, the Integration regime allowed deferral, for each of the companies that make up the group, and for up to three years, or sooner if certain assumptions are made, the whole of the income tax that results from considering the determination of the individual income tax to its charge is the effect derived from recognizing, indirectly, the tax losses incurred by the companies in the group for the year in question.
On December 19, 2019, the integrating company submitted to the Mexican tax authorities, the notice to end to belong under the Optional Regime for Groups of Companies, which implies, pay in January 2020, the deferred income tax for the years 2016-2018. Therefore, from the year 2020, the group will be taxable under the General Regime for Legal Persons.
v) Limiting interest deductions
The Mexican Tax Law establishes for 2020 further new rules related with the limiting interest deductions, in concordance with the action 4 of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project, by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCDE), whom Mexico is member.
In general terms, each Mexican companies should calculated a Tax EBITDA, whose amount by the corporate income tax, will be the limit allow to deduct in the tax year it’s important to underline the amount that was not deductible could be carryforward in the following ten years.
vi) Revaluation of telecommunications towers
Deferred taxes related to the revaluation of the passive infrastructure of the telecommunications towers have been calculated at the tax rate of the jurisdiction in which the subsidiaries are located.
F-54
| 14. | Debt |
a) The Company’s short-and long-term debt consists of the following:
The Company’s short-and long-term debt consists of the following:
|
At December 31, 2019 |
(Thousands of Mexican pesos) |
|||||||||||||
| Currency |
Loan |
Interest rate | Maturity | Total | ||||||||||
| Senior Notes |
||||||||||||||
| U.S. dollars |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 5.000% | 2020 | Ps. 11,774,764 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 3.125% | 2022 | 30,152,320 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 3.625% | 2029 | 18,845,200 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 6.375% | 2035 | 18,493,360 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 6.125% | 2037 | 6,958,119 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 6.125% | 2040 | 37,690,400 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 4.375% | 2042 | 21,671,980 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 4.375% | 2049 | 23,556,500 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal U.S. dollars | Ps.169,142,643 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Mexican pesos |
||||||||||||||
| Domestic Senior notes (i) | 8.600% | 2020 | |
Ps. 7,000,000 |
| |||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 6.450% | 2022 | 22,500,000 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 7.125% | 2024 | 11,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Domestic Senior notes (i) | 0.000% | 2025 | 4,757,592 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 8.460% | 2036 | 7,871,700 | |||||||||||
| Domestic Senior notes (i) | 8.360% | 2037 | 5,000,000 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Mexican pesos | Ps. 58,129,292 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Euros |
||||||||||||||
| Commercial Paper (iv) | -0.230% | 2020 | |
Ps. 2,599,128 |
| |||||||||
| Exchangeable Bond (i) | 0.000% | 2020 | 60,051,270 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 3.000% | 2021 | 21,131,123 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 3.125% | 2021 | 15,848,342 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 4.000% | 2022 | 15,848,342 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 4.750% | 2022 | 15,848,342 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 3.500% | 2023 | 6,339,337 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 3.259% | 2023 | 15,848,342 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 1.500% | 2024 | 17,961,454 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 1.500% | 2026 | 15,848,342 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 0.750% | 2027 | 21,131,123 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 2.125% | 2028 | 13,735,230 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Euros | Ps.222,190,375 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Pound Sterling |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 5.000% | 2026 | Ps. 12,491,541 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 5.750% | 2030 | 16,239,003 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) | 4.948% | 2033 | 7,494,924 | |||||||||||
|
Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.375% | 2041 | 18,737,311 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Pound Sterling |
Ps. 54,962,779 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
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| Brazilian reais |
||||||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
102.900% of CDI | 2020 | Ps. 7,013,124 | |||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
104.000% of CDI | 2021 | 5,142,958 | |||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
104.250% of CDI | 2021 | 7,083,256 | |||||||||||
| Promissory notes (i) |
CDI + 0.600% | 2021 | 1,683,150 | |||||||||||
| Promissory notes (i) |
106.000% of CDI | 2022 | 9,350,832 | |||||||||||
| Promissory notes (i) |
106.500% of CDI | 2022 | 4,675,416 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Brazilian reais |
Ps. 34,948,736 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
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|
Other currencies |
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| Japanese yen |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
2.950% | 2039 | Ps. 2,255,663 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
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| Subtotal Japanese yen |
Ps. 2,255,663 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
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F-55
|
At December 31, 2019 |
(Thousands of Mexican pesos) |
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| Currency |
Loan |
Interest rate | Maturity | Total | ||||||||||
| Chilean pesos |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.961% | 2035 | Ps. 3,562,695 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
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| Subtotal Chilean pesos |
Ps. 3,562,695 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal other currencies |
Ps. 5,818,358 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
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| Hybrid Notes |
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| Euros |
||||||||||||||
| Euro NC10 Series B Capital Securities (iii) |
6.375% | 2073 | Ps. 11,622,118 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Euros |
Ps. 11,622,118 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Pound Sterling |
||||||||||||||
| GBP NC7 Capital Securities (iii) |
6.375% | 2073 | Ps. 13,740,695 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Pound Sterling |
Ps. 13,740,695 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Hybrid Notes |
Ps. 25,362,813 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
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| Lines of Credit and others |
||||||||||||||
| U.S. dollars |
||||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
5.500% - 9.020% | 2020 - 2024 | Ps. 9,359,340 | |||||||||||
| Mexican pesos |
||||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
|
TIIE + 0.050% - TIIE + 0.090% |
|
2020 | Ps. 22,000,000 | |||||||||
| Euros |
||||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
0.030% | 2020 | Ps. 2,113,112 | |||||||||||
| Peruvian Soles |
||||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
3.550% - 3.700% | 2020 - 2021 | Ps. 15,351,211 | |||||||||||
| Chilean pesos |
||||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
TAB + 0.350% | 2021 | Ps. 4,821,222 | |||||||||||
| Financial Leases |
8.700% - 8.970% | 2020 - 2027 | Ps. 54,596 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Lines of Credit and others |
Ps. 53,699,481 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Total debt |
Ps.624,254,477 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Less: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt |
Ps.129,172,033 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Long-term debt |
Ps.495,082,444 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
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|
At December 31, 2020 |
(Thousands of Mexican pesos) | |||||||||||||
| Currency | Loan | Interest rate | Maturity | Total | ||||||||||
| Senior Notes |
||||||||||||||
| U.S. dollars |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.125% | 2022 | Ps. | 31,917,920 | ||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.625% | 2029 | 19,948,700 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
2.875% | 2030 | 19,948,700 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
6.375% | 2035 | 19,576,258 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
6.125% | 2037 | 7,365,559 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
6.125% | 2040 | 39,897,400 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.375% | 2042 | 22,941,005 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.375% | 2049 | 24,935,875 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal U.S. dollars |
Ps. | 186,531,417 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Mexican pesos |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
6.450% | 2022 | Ps. | 22,500,000 | ||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
7.125% | 2024 | 11,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Domestic Senior notes (i) |
0.000% | 2025 | 4,911,181 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
8.460% | 2036 | 7,871,700 | |||||||||||
| Domestic Senior notes (i) |
8.360% | 2037 | 5,000,000 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Mexican pesos |
Ps. | 51,282,881 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Euros |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.000% | 2021 | Ps. | 24,369,332 | ||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.125% | 2021 | 18,276,999 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.000% | 2022 | 18,276,999 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.750% | 2022 | 18,276,999 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.500% | 2023 | 7,310,800 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.259% | 2023 | 18,276,999 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
1.500% | 2024 | 20,713,932 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
1.500% | 2026 | 18,276,999 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
0.750% | 2027 | 24,369,332 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
2.125% | 2028 | 15,840,066 | |||||||||||
| Commercial Paper (iv) |
-0.230% -0.310% | 2021 | 40,940,477 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Euros |
Ps. | 224,928,934 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Pound Sterling |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
5.000% | 2026 | Ps. | 13,634,936 | ||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
5.750% | 2030 | 17,725,417 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.948% | 2033 | 8,180,962 | |||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
4.375% | 2041 | 20,452,405 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Pound Sterling |
Ps. | 59,993,720 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Brazilian reais |
||||||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
104.000% of CDI | 2021 | Ps. | 4,222,597 | ||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
104.250% of CDI | 2021 | 5,815,668 | |||||||||||
| Promissory notes (i) |
CDI + 0.600% | 2021 | 1,381,941 | |||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
CDI + 0.960% | 2022 | 9,596,811 | |||||||||||
| Promissory notes (i) |
106.000% of CDI | 2022 | 7,677,449 | |||||||||||
| Debentures (i) |
106.500% of CDI | 2022 | 3,838,725 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Brazilian reais |
Ps. | 32,533,191 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
|
Other currencies |
||||||||||||||
| Japanese yen |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
2.950% | 2039 | Ps. | 2,511,701 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Japanese yen |
Ps. | 2,511,701 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Chilean pesos |
||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate Senior notes (i) |
3.961% | 2035 | Ps. | 4,078,453 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Chilean pesos |
Ps. | 4,078,453 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal other currencies |
Ps. | 6,590,154 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Hybrid Notes |
||||||||||||||
| Euros |
||||||||||||||
| Euro NC10 Series B Capital Securities (iii) | 6.375% | 2073 | Ps. | 13,403,133 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Euros |
Ps. | 13,403,133 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
| Subtotal Hybrid Notes |
Ps. | 13,403,133 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
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|
At December 31, 2020 |
(Thousands of Mexican pesos) | |||||||||||
| Currency | Loan | Interest rate | Maturity | Total | ||||||||
| Lines of Credit and others |
||||||||||||
| Mexican pesos |
||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
TIIE + 0.300% - TIIE + 1.000% |
2021 | Ps. | 27,100,000 | ||||||||
| Peruvian Soles |
||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
1.200% - 1.450% | 2021 | Ps. | 17,094,079 | ||||||||
| Chilean pesos |
||||||||||||
| Lines of credit (ii) |
TAB + 0.350% and TAB + 0.450% |
2021 | Ps. | 8,868,181 | ||||||||
| Financial Leases |
8.700% - 8.970% | 2021 - 2027 | Ps. | 57,266 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Subtotal Lines of Credit and others |
Ps. | 53,119,526 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Total debt |
Ps. | 628,382,956 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Less: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt |
Ps. | 148,083,184 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Long-term debt |
Ps. | 480,299,772 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||
L= LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate)
TIIE = Mexican Interbank Rate
CDI = Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate
TAB= Chilean weighted average funding rate
Interest rates on the Company’s debt are subject to variances in international and local rates. The Company’s weighted average cost of borrowed funds at December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2020 was approximately 4.16% and 3.72%, respectively.
Such rates do not include commissions or the reimbursements for Mexican tax withholdings (typically a tax rate of 4.9%) that the Company must pay to international lenders.
An analysis of the Company’s short-term debt maturities as of December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2020, is as follows:
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Obligations and Senior Notes |
Ps. | 88,438,286 | Ps. | 95,007,014 | ||||
| Lines of credit |
40,722,004 | 53,062,260 | ||||||
| Financial Leases |
11,743 | 13,910 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
| Total |
Ps. | 129,172,033 | Ps. | 148,083,184 | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
| Weighted average interest rate |
3.31 | % | 2.23 | % | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
The Company’s long-term debt maturities as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| Years |
Amount | |||
| 2022 |
Ps. | 112,091,112 | ||
| 2023 |
25,594,561 | |||
| 2024 |
31,721,298 | |||
| 2025 and thereafter |
310,892,801 | |||
|
|
|
|||
| Total |
Ps. | 480,299,772 | ||
|
|
|
|||
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(i) Senior Notes
The outstanding Senior Notes at December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2020, are as follows:
| Currency* |
2019 | 2020 | ||||||
| U.S. dollars |
Ps. | 169,142,643 | Ps. | 186,531,417 | ||||
| Mexican pesos |
58,129,292 | 51,282,881 | ||||||
| Euros** |
222,190,375 | 183,988,456 | ||||||
| Pounds sterling** |
54,962,779 | 59,993,720 | ||||||
| Brazilian reais |
34,948,736 | 32,533,191 | ||||||
| Japanese yens |
2,255,663 | 2,511,701 | ||||||
| Chilean pesos |
3,562,695 | 4,078,453 | ||||||
| * | Thousands of Mexican pesos |
| ** | Includes secured and unsecured senior notes. |
(ii) Lines of credit
At December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2020, debt under lines of credit aggregated to Ps.$53,645 million and Ps.$53,062 million, respectively.
The Company has two revolving syndicated credit facilities, one for the Euro equivalent of U.S. $2,000 million and the other for U.S. $2,500 million maturing in 2021 and 2024, respectively. As long as the facilities are committed, a commitment fee is paid. As of December 31, 2020, these credit facilities are undrawn. Telekom Austria has an undrawn revolving syndicated credit facility in Euros for €1,000 million that matures in 2026.
(iii) Hybrid Notes
We currently have a Capital Securities (hybrid notes) maturing in 2073: a series denominated in euros for a total amount of €550 million with a coupon of 6.375%. The Capital Securities are deeply subordinated, and when they were issued the principal rating agencies stated that they would treat only half of the principal amount as indebtedness for purposes of evaluating our leverage (an analysis referred to as 50.0% equity credit). The Capital Securities are subject to redemption at our option at varying dates beginning in 2023 for the euro-denominated series.
(iv) Commercial Paper
In August 2020, we established a new Euro-Commercial Paper program for a total amount of €2,000 million. At December 31, 2020, debt under this program aggregated to Ps.40,940 million.
Restrictions
A portion of the debt is subject to certain restrictions with respect to maintaining certain financial ratios, as well as restrictions on selling a significant portion of groups of assets, among others. At December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all these requirements.
A portion of the debt is also subject to early maturity or repurchase at the option of the holders in the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined in each instrument. The definition of change in control varies from instrument to instrument; however, no change in control shall be considered to have occurred as long as its current shareholders continue to hold the majority of the Company’s voting shares.
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Covenants
In conformity with the credit agreements, the Company is obliged to comply with certain financial and operating commitments. Such covenants limit in certain cases, the ability of the Company or the guarantor to: pledge assets, carry out certain types of mergers, sell all or substantially all of its assets, and sell control of Telcel.
Such covenants do not restrict the ability of AMX’s subsidiaries to pay dividends or other payment distributions to AMX. The more restrictive financial covenants require the Company to maintain a consolidated ratio of debt to EBITDA (defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization) that does not exceed 4 to 1, and a consolidated ratio of EBITDA to interest paid that is not below 2.5 to 1 (in accordance with the clauses included in the credit agreements).
Several of the financing instruments of the Company may be accelerated, at the option of the debt holder in the case that a change in control occurs.
At December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all the covenants.
15. Right-of-use assets and lease debt
The Company has lease contracts for various items of towers & sites, property and other equipment used in its operations. Towers and sites generally have lease terms between 5 and 12 years, while property and other equipment generally have lease terms between 5 and 25 years.
At December 31, 2019 and 2020 the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are as follows:
| Right-of-use assets | Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
|||||||||||||||||||
| Towers & Sites | Property | Other equipment |
Total | |||||||||||||||||
| As of January 1, 2019 |
Ps. | 94,252,098 | Ps. | 21,075,884 | Ps. | 4,750,320 | Ps. | 120,078,302 | Ps. | 119,387,660 | ||||||||||
| Additions and release |
6,364,508 | 921,542 | 729,001 | 8,015,051 | 7,437,621 | |||||||||||||||
| Business Combinations |
9,668,507 | — | — | 9,668,507 | 10,810,111 | |||||||||||||||
| Modifications |
7,474,469 | 1,288,974 | 728,837 | 9,492,280 | 8,363,045 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation |
(17,286,497 | ) | (4,941,222 | ) | (1,365,847 | ) | (23,593,566 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Interest expense |
— | — | — | — | 7,940,240 | |||||||||||||||
| Payments |
— | — | — | — | (26,765,075 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Translation adjustment |
(4,370,636 | ) | (905,808 | ) | (380,907 | ) | (5,657,351 | ) | (6,576,869 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 |
Ps. | 96,102,449 | Ps. | 17,439,370 | Ps. | 4,461,404 | Ps. | 118,003,223 | Ps. | 120,596,733 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Balance at the beginning of the year |
Ps. | 96,102,449 | Ps. | 17,439,370 | Ps. | 4,461,404 | Ps. | 118,003,223 | Ps. | 120,596,733 | ||||||||||
| Additions and release |
5,745,869 | 309,576 | 1,514,519 | 7,569,964 | 4,833,959 | |||||||||||||||
| Modifications |
8,559,335 | (3,035,831 | ) | 1,048,858 | 6,572,362 | 7,769,326 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation |
(22,064,413 | ) | (3,440,428 | ) | (2,866,244 | ) | (28,371,085 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Interest expense |
— | — | — | — | 9,134,288 | |||||||||||||||
| Payments |
— | — | — | — | (29,623,565 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Translation adjustment |
(3,124,365 | ) | 932,748 | 393,997 | (1,797,620 | ) | (3,383,500 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 |
Ps. | 85,218,875 | Ps. | 12,205,435 | Ps. | 4,552,534 | Ps. | 101,976,844 | Ps. | 109,327,241 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
At December 31, 2019 and 2020, the total of the right-of-use assets include an amount of Ps.22,878,245 and Ps.$18,499,851, corresponding to related parties, respectively and the total of lease liabilities include an amount of Ps.23,805,275 and Ps.$20,016,478 corresponding to related parties, respectively.
The implementation of IFRS 16 required a significant effort due to the fact of the need to make certain estimates, such as the lease term, based on the non-cancelable period and the periods covered by options to extend the lease. The
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Company considered the extension of the lease terms beyond the non-cancelable period only when it was reasonably certain to extend it. The reasonability of the extension was affected by several factors, such as regulation, business model, and geographical business strategies.
The lease debt of the Company is integrated according to its maturities as follows:
| 2020 | ||||
| Short term |
Ps. | 25,067,905 | ||
| Long term |
84,259,336 | |||
|
|
|
|||
| Total |
Ps. | 109,327,241 | ||
|
|
|
|||
The Company’s long-term debt maturities as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| Year ended December 31, |
||||
| 2022 |
Ps. | 35,744,268 | ||
| 2023 |
12,778,050 | |||
| 2024 |
9,606,195 | |||
| 2025 and thereafter |
26,130,823 | |||
|
|
|
|||
| Total |
Ps. | 84,259,336 | ||
|
|
|
|||
During the years ended December 31 2019 and 2020, the Company recognized expenses as follows:
| 2019 | ||||||||||||
| Others | Related parties | Total | ||||||||||
| Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets |
Ps.18,176,521 | Ps.5,417,045 | Ps.23,593,566 | |||||||||
| Interest expense on lease liabilities |
5,654,721 | 2,285,519 | 7,940,240 | |||||||||
| Expense relating to short-term leases |
1,978,403 | 1,958 | 1,980,361 | |||||||||
| Expense relating to leases of low-value assets |
25,935 | — | 25,935 | |||||||||
| Variable lease payments |
1,299,502 | — | 1,299,502 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
| Total |
Ps.27,135,082 | Ps.7,704,522 | Ps.34,839,604 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
| 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Others | Related parties | Total | ||||||||||
| Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets |
Ps.22,404,924 | Ps.5,966,161 | Ps.28,371,085 | |||||||||
| Interest expense on lease liabilities |
7,081,693 | 2,052,595 | 9,134,288 | |||||||||
| Expense relating to short-term leases |
32,238 | — | 32,238 | |||||||||
| Expense relating to leases of low-value assets |
2,883 | — | 2,883 | |||||||||
| Variable lease payments |
78,494 | — | 78,494 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
| Total |
Ps.29,600,232 | Ps.8,018,756 | Ps.37,618,988 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Impact on accounting for changes in lease payments applying the exemption.
Based on the information available for evaluation as of the date of adoption, the effect of applying this amendment to IFRS 16 in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 was Ps.277,680, reflecting an adjustment to accrued liability for leases and recognizing a benefit in the income statement for the period.
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16. Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and asset retirement obligations
a) The components of the captions account payable and accrued liabilities are as follows:
| At December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Suppliers |
Ps.113,370,716 | Ps.74,285,881 | ||||||
| Sundry creditors |
90,849,195 | 101,406,307 | ||||||
| Interest payable |
8,057,170 | 7,661,762 | ||||||
| Guarantee deposits from customers |
1,467,835 | 1,386,645 | ||||||
| Dividends payable |
2,367,908 | 2,254,877 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
| Total |
Ps.216,112,824 | Ps.186,995,472 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
b) The balance of accrued liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2020 are as follows:
| At December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | |||||||
| Current liabilities |
||||||||
| Direct employee benefits payable |
Ps. | 17,991,283 | Ps. | 18,965,160 | ||||
| Contingencies |
34,379,969 | 31,326,691 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
| Total |
Ps. | 52,371,252 | Ps. | 50,291,851 | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
The movements in contingencies for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 are as follows:
| Balance at December 31, 2018 |
Business combination |
Effect of translation |
Increase of the year |
Applications | Reclassification by adoption of IFRIC 23 |
Balance at December 31, 2019 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments | Reversals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingencies |
Ps. | 40,281,573 | Ps. | 1,378,611 | Ps. | (2,302,058 | ) | Ps. | 6,410,975 | Ps. | (5,483,327 | ) | Ps. | (1,833,518 | ) | Ps. | (4,072,287 | ) | Ps. | 34,379,969 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 |
Business combination |
Effect of translation |
Increase of the year |
Applications | Balance at December 31, 2020 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments | Reversals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingencies |
Ps. | 34,379,969 | Ps. | 292 | Ps. | (4,290,753 | ) | Ps. | 7,442,292 | Ps. | (3,214,407 | ) | Ps. | (2,990,702 | ) | Ps. | 31,326,691 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Contingencies include tax, labor, regulatory and other legal type contingencies. See Note 17 b) for detail of contingencies.
c) The movements in the asset retirement obligations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 are as follows:
| Balance at December 31, 2018 |
Business combination |
Effect of translation |
Increase of the year |
Applications | Balance at December 31, 2019 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments | Reversals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligations |
Ps. | 15,971,601 | Ps. | 293,548 | Ps. | (1,339,033 | ) | Ps. | 1,600,197 | Ps. | (128,842 | ) | Ps. | (580,727 | ) | Ps. | 15,816,744 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 |
Business combination |
Effect of translation |
Increase of the year |
Applications | Balance at December 31, 2020 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments | Reversals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligations |
Ps. | 15,816,744 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 374,418 | Ps. | 2,412,908 | Ps. | (593,644 | ) | Ps. | (122,435 | ) | Ps. | 17,887,991 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
The discount rates used for the asset retirement obligation are based on market rates that are expected to be undertaken by the dismantling or restoration of cell sites and may include labor costs.
F-62
17. Commitments and Contingencies
a) Commitments
The Company and its subsidiaries have commitments that mature on different dates, related to committed capital expenditures and cell phone purchases.
As of December 31, 2020, the total amounts equivalent to the contract period are detailed below:
| Year ended December 31, |
||||
| 2021 |
Ps. | 74,446,526 | ||
| 2022 |
37,345,449 | |||
| 2023 |
2,240,297 | |||
| 2024 and thereafter |
13,555,946 | |||
|
|
|
|||
| Total |
Ps. | 127,588,218 | ||
|
|
|
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b) Contingencies
In each of the countries in which we operate, we are party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings include tax, labor, antitrust, contractual matters and administrative and judicial proceedings concerning regulatory matters regarding interconnection and tariffs. The following is a description of our material legal proceedings.
(1) Mexican Tax Assessment and Fine
In 2014, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) (“SAT”) notified the Company a Ps.529,700 tax assessment related to the Company’s tax return for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, pursuant to which the SAT has determined a reduction of the Company’s consolidated tax loss for such year from Ps.8,556,000 to zero. Furthermore, in 2012 the SAT notified the Company’s subsidiary Sercotel, S.A. de C.V. a tax assessment of approximately Ps.1,400,000. The Company and such subsidiary challenged these tax assessments and once all corresponding instances had been concluded, during the second half of 2020, the Federal Tax Court issued a final judgment annulling such tax assessments.
(2) Telcel Mobile Termination Rates
The mobile termination rates between Telcel and other network operators have been the subject of various legal proceedings. With respect to interconnection fees for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, Telcel has challenged the applicable resolutions and final resolutions are pending. With respect to 2021, Telcel will challenge the applicable resolutions.
Given that the “zero rate” that prevented Telcel from charging termination rates in its mobile network was held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court (Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación “SCJN”), the IFT has determined asymmetric interconnection rates for the termination of traffic in Telcel’s and other operators’ networks for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The resolutions setting such rates have been challenged by Telcel, and final resolutions are pending.
The Company expects that mobile termination rates, as well as other rates applicable to mobile interconnection (such as transit), will continue to be the subject of litigation and administrative proceedings. The Company cannot predict when or how these disputes will be resolved or the financial effects of any such resolution.
(3) Telcel Class Action Lawsuits
One of the three class action lawsuits that have been filed against Telcel by customers allegedly affected by Telcel’s quality of service and wireless and broadband rates continues in process, the remaining two lawsuits
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have been concluded without any adverse effect on the Company. At this stage, the Company cannot assess whether this class action lawsuit could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations in the event that it is resolved against Telcel, due to uncertainty about the factual and legal claims underlying this proceeding. Consequently, the Company has not established a provision in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for an eventual loss arising from this proceeding.
(4) IFT Proceedings Against Telmex
In 2018, the IFT imposed a fine of Ps.2,543,937 on Telmex relating to a sanction procedure triggered by the alleged breach in 2013 and 2014 of certain minimum quality goals for link services. Telmex challenged this fine, and a final resolution is pending.
(5) Brazilian Tax Matters
As of December 31, 2020, certain Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries had aggregate tax contingencies of Ps.119,231,362 (R$ 31,060,349) for which the Company has established provisions of Ps.17,643,740 (R$ 4,596,280) in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for eventual losses arising from contingencies that the Company considers probable. The most significant contingencies for which provisions have been established are:
| • | Ps.41,974,641 (R$ 10,934,598) aggregate contingencies and Ps.3,101,862 (R$ 808,050) provisions related to value-added tax (Imposto sobre a Circulação de Mercadorias e Prestação de Serviços or “ICMS”) assessments; |
| • | Ps.20,151,371 (R$ 5,249,530) aggregate contingencies and Ps.3,319,251 (R$ 864,681) provisions related to social contribution on net income (Contribuição Social sobre o Lucro Líquido or “CSLL”) and corporate income tax (Imposto de Renda sobre Pessoa Jurídica or “IRPJ”) assessments; |
| • | Ps.14,991,233 (R$ 3,905,289) aggregate contingencies and Ps.4,993,865 (R$ 1,300,926) provisions related to the social integration program (Programa de Integração Social or “PIS”) and the contribution for social security financing (Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social or “COFINS”) assessments; |
| • | Ps.11,476,895 (R$ 2,989,787) aggregate contingencies and Ps.1,428,756 (R$ 372,198) provisions mainly related to an allegedly improper exclusion of interconnection revenues and costs from the basis used to calculate Fund for Universal Telecommunication Services (Fundo de Universalização dos Serviços de Telecomunicações or “FUST”) obligations, which are being contested; |
| • | Ps.4,410,628 (R$ 1,148,990) aggregate contingencies and Ps.656 (R$ 171) provisions related to an alleged underpayment of obligations to the Telecommunications Technology Development Fund (Fundo para o Desenvolvimento Tecnológico das Telecomunicações or “FUNTTEL”), which are being challenged and a final resolution is pending; |
| • | Ps.1,688,790 (R$ 439,938) aggregate contingencies and Ps.46,947 (R$ 12,230) provisions related to the alleged nonpayment of Services Tax (Imposto Sobre Serviços or “ISS”) over several communication services, including Pay TV services, considered taxable for ISS by the Municipal Revenue Services, which are being challenged and a final resolution is pending; |
| • | Ps.4,183,953 (R$ 1,089,940) aggregate contingencies and Ps.108,877 (R$ 28,363) provisions arising, among others, from the alleged underpayment of IRRF and CIDE taxes and on remittances made to foreign operators as remuneration for completing international calls abroad (outgoing traffic); and |
| • | Ps.3,848,354 (R$ 1,002,515) aggregate contingencies and Ps.3,826,631 (R$ 996,856) provisions related to the requirement to contribute to the Promotion of Public Radio Broadcasting (“EBC”). |
In addition, the Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries are subject to a number of contingencies for which it has not established provisions in the accompanying consolidated financial statements because the Company does not
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consider the potential losses related to these contingencies to be probable. These include a fine for Ps.12,921,410 (R$ 3,366,090) imposed for an unpaid installation inspection fee (Taxa de Fiscalização de Instalação or “TFI”) allegedly due for the renovation of radio base stations, which is being challenged on the basis that there was no new equipment installation that could have led to this charge.
(6) Anatel Challenge to Inflation Adjustments
Anatel has challenged the calculation of inflation-related adjustments due under the concession agreements with Tess S.A. (“Tess”), and Algar Telecom Leste S.A. (“ATL”), two of the Company’s subsidiaries that were previously merged into Claro Brasil. Anatel rejected Tess and ATL’s calculation of the inflation-related adjustments applicable to 60% of the concessions price (which was due in three equal annual installments, subject to inflation-related adjustments and interest), claiming that the companies’ calculation of the inflationrelated adjustments resulted in a shortfall of the installment payments. The companies have filed declaratory and consignment actions seeking the resolution of the disputes and have obtained injunctions from a federal appeals court suspending payment until the pending appeals are resolved.
The amount of the alleged shortfall as well as the method used to calculate monetary corrections are in dispute. If other methods or assumptions are applied, the amount may increase. In 2019, Anatel calculated the monetary correction in a total amount of Ps.15,738,670 (R$ 4,100,000). As of December 31, 2020, the Company has established a provision of Ps.2,625,671 (R$ 684,000) in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the losses arising from these contingencies, which the Company considers probable.
18. Employee Benefits
An analysis of the net liability and net period cost for employee benefits is as follows:
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| Mexico |
Ps. | 116,537,660 | Ps. | 129,260,355 | ||||
| Puerto Rico |
13,228,592 | 14,924,874 | ||||||
| Brazil |
9,503,738 | 8,913,548 | ||||||
| Europe |
12,827,318 | 14,392,445 | ||||||
| Ecuador |
409,750 | 488,161 | ||||||
| El Salvador |
154,422 | |||||||
| Nicaragua |
61,337 | |||||||
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Ps. | 152,507,058 | Ps. | 168,230,202 | ||||
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| Mexico |
Ps. | 12,046,208 | Ps. | 12,788,464 | Ps. | 14,911,208 | ||||||
| Puerto Rico |
686,067 | 747,755 | 664,046 | |||||||||
| Brazil |
579,432 | 511,964 | 722,412 | |||||||||
| Europe |
619,039 | 2,526,957 | 1,701,424 | |||||||||
| Ecuador |
58,354 | 34,425 | 67,402 | |||||||||
| El Salvador |
15,751 | |||||||||||
| Nicaragua |
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a) Defined Benefit Plans
The defined benefit obligation (DBO) and plan assets for the pension and other benefit obligation plans, by country, are as follows:
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Net employee benefit liability |
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Net employee benefit liability |
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| Mexico |
Ps. | 280,602,176 | Ps. | (164,910,346 | ) | Ps. | Ps. | 115,691,830 | Ps. | 278,434,302 | Ps. | (150,090,481 | ) | Ps. | Ps. | 128,343,821 | ||||||||||||||||
| Puerto Rico |
35,803,893 | (22,575,301 | ) | 13,228,592 | 40,240,193 | (25,315,319 | ) | 14,924,874 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brazil |
21,412,097 | (18,815,174 | ) | 4,428,021 | 7,024,944 | 18,568,932 | (16,143,783 | ) | 3,393,640 | 5,818,789 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe |
4,538,543 | 4,538,543 | 5,490,873 | 5,490,873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ps. | 342,356,709 | Ps. | (206,300,821 | ) | Ps. | 4,428,021 | Ps. | 140,483,909 | Ps. | 342,734,300 | Ps. | (191,549,583 | ) | Ps. | 3,393,640 | Ps. | 154,578,357 | ||||||||||||||
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Below is a summary of the actuarial results generated for the pension and retirement plans as well as the medical services in Puerto Rico and Brazil; the pension plans and seniority premiums related to Telmex; the pension plan, the service awards plan and severance in Austria corresponding to the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020:
| At December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| DBO | Plan Assets | Effect of asset celling |
Net employee benefit liability |
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| Balance at the beginning of the year |
Ps. | 329,113,625 | Ps. | (227,688,604 | ) | Ps. | 6,519,560 | Ps. | 107,944,581 | |||||||
| Current service cost |
3,322,813 | 3,322,813 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest cost on projected benefit obligation |
30,185,257 | 30,185,257 | ||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets |
(20,804,104 | ) | (20,804,104 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in the asset ceiling during the period and others |
587,373 | 587,373 | ||||||||||||||
| Past service costs and other |
157,765 | 157,765 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain for changes in experience |
(7,222 | ) | (7,222 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in demographic assumptions |
134,625 | 134,625 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain from changes in financial assumptions |
(24,890 | ) | (24,890 | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Net period cost |
Ps. | 33,610,583 | Ps. | (20,646,339 | ) | Ps. | 587,373 | Ps. | 13,551,617 | |||||||
| Actuarial gain for changes in experience |
(21,283,470 | ) | (21,283,470 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in demographic assumptions |
68,482 | 68,482 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain from changes in financial assumptions |
(1,246,539 | ) | (1,246,539 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in the asset ceiling during the period and others |
(1,055,409 | ) | (1,055,409 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Return on plan assets greater than discount rate (shortfall) |
23,503,296 | 23,503,296 | ||||||||||||||
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| Recognized in other comprehensive income |
Ps. | (22,461,527 | ) | Ps. | 23,503,296 | Ps. | (1,055,409 | ) | Ps. | (13,640 | ) | |||||
| Contributions made by plan participants |
173,722 | (173,722 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| Contributions to the pension plan made by the Company |
(1,565,792 | ) | (1,565,792 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Benefits paid |
(19,546,541 | ) | 19,546,541 | — | ||||||||||||
| Payments to employees |
(10,651,938 | ) | (10,651,938 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of translation |
(3,535,477 | ) | 3,353,498 | (963,981 | ) | (1,145,960 | ) | |||||||||
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| Others |
Ps. | (33,560,234 | ) | Ps. | 21,160,525 | Ps. | (963,981 | ) | Ps. | (13,363,690 | ) | |||||
| Balance at the end of the year |
306,702,447 | (203,671,122 | ) | 5,087,543 | 108,118,868 | |||||||||||
| Less short-term portion |
(212,141 | ) | (212,141 | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Non-current obligation |
Ps. | 306,490,306 | Ps. | (203,671,122 | ) | Ps. | 5,087,543 | Ps. | 107,906,727 | |||||||
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Net employee benefit liability |
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| Balance at the beginning of the year |
Ps. | 306,702,447 | Ps. | (203,671,122 | ) | 5,087,543 | Ps. | 108,118,868 | ||||||||
| Current service cost |
2,591,975 | 2,591,975 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest cost on projected benefit obligation |
31,001,348 | 31,001,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets |
(20,070,037 | ) | (20,070,037 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in the asset ceiling during the period and others |
445,743 | 445,743 | ||||||||||||||
| Past service costs and others |
144,481 | 144,481 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain for changes in experience |
(22,599 | ) | (22,599 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain from changes in demographic assumptions |
(129 | ) | (129 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in financial assumptions |
36,163 | 36,163 | ||||||||||||||
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| Net period cost |
Ps. | 33,606,758 | Ps. | (19,925,556 | ) | Ps. | 445,743 | Ps. | 14,126,945 | |||||||
| Actuarial loss for changes in experience |
31,606,323 | 31,606,323 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain from changes in demographic assumptions |
(339,657 | ) | (339,657 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in financial assumptions |
7,207,072 | 7,207,072 | ||||||||||||||
| Changes in the asset ceiling during the period and others |
(712,064 | ) | (712,064 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Return on plan assets greater than discount rate (shortfall) |
423,514 | 423,514 | ||||||||||||||
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| Recognized in other comprehensive income |
Ps. | 38,473,738 | Ps. | 423,514 | Ps. | (712,064 | ) | Ps. | 38,185,188 | |||||||
| Contributions made by plan participants |
155,188 | (155,188 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| Contributions to the pension plan made by the Company |
(1,337,610 | ) | (1,337,610 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Benefits paid |
(15,836,928 | ) | 15,836,928 | — | ||||||||||||
| Payments to employees |
(16,996,920 | ) | (16,996,920 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of translation |
(3,534,509 | ) | 2,528,213 | (393,201 | ) | (1,399,497 | ) | |||||||||
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Ps. | (36,213,169 | ) | Ps. | 16,872,343 | Ps. | (393,201 | ) | Ps. | (19,734,027 | ) | |||||
| Balance at the end of the year |
342,569,774 | (206,300,821 | ) | 4,428,021 | 140,696,974 | |||||||||||
| Less short-term portion |
(213,065 | ) | (213,065 | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Non-current obligation |
Ps. | 342,356,709 | Ps. | (206,300,821 | ) | Ps. | 4,428,021 | Ps. | 140,483,909 | |||||||
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| Balance at the beginning of the year |
Ps. | 342,569,774 | Ps. | (206,300,821 | ) | Ps. | 4,428,021 | Ps. | 140,696,974 | |||||||
| Current service cost |
2,810,584 | 2,810,584 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest cost on projected benefit obligation |
30,482,173 | 30,482,173 | ||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets |
(17,655,119 | ) | (17, 655,119 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in the asset ceiling during the period and others |
278,639 | 278,639 | ||||||||||||||
| Past service costs and other |
148,253 | 148,253 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain for changes in experience |
(8,945 | ) | (8,945 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain from changes in demographic assumptions |
(270 | ) | (270 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in financial assumptions |
20,219 | 20,219 | ||||||||||||||
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| Net period cost |
Ps. | 33,303,761 | Ps. | (17,506,866 | ) | Ps. | 278,639 | Ps. | 16,075,534 | |||||||
| Actuarial gain for changes in experience |
(9,677 | ) | (9,677 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial gain from changes in demographic assumptions |
(103,987 | ) | (103,987 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in financial assumptions |
3,475,345 | 3,475,345 | ||||||||||||||
| Changes in the asset ceiling during the period and others |
(542,430 | ) | (542,430 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Return on plan assets greater than discount rate (shortfall) |
12,320,777 | 12,320,777 | ||||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss from changes in demographic assumptions |
(924,084 | ) | (924,084 | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Recognized in other comprehensive income |
Ps. | 2,437,597 | Ps. | 12320,777 | Ps. | (542,430 | ) | Ps. | 14,215,944 | |||||||
| Contributions made by plan participants |
137,947 | (137,947 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
| Contributions to the pension plan made by the Company |
(1,882,654 | ) | (1,882,654 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Benefits paid |
(19,740,727 | ) | 19,740,727 | — | ||||||||||||
| Payments to employees |
(14,426,720 | ) | (14,426,720 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of translation |
(1,278,392 | ) | 2,217,201 | (770,590 | ) | 168,219 | ||||||||||
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Ps. | (35,307,892 | ) | Ps. | 19,937,327 | Ps. | (770,590 | ) | Ps. | (16,141,155 | ) | |||||
| Balance at the end of the year |
343,003,240 | (191,549,583 | ) | 3,393,640 | 154,847,297 | |||||||||||
| Less short-term portion |
(268,940 | ) | (268,940 | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Non-current obligation |
Ps. | 342,734,300 | Ps. | (191,549,583 | ) | Ps. | 3,393,640 | Ps. | 154,578,357 | |||||||
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In the case of other subsidiaries in Mexico, the net period cost of other employee benefits for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.(16,347) , Ps.49,050 and Ps.174,994, respectively. The balance of other employee benefits at December 31, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.845,830 and Ps.916,534, respectively.
In the case of Brazil, the net period cost of other benefits for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.98,658, Ps.99,498 and Ps.268,562, respectively. The balance of employee benefits at December 31, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.2,402,285 and Ps.2,111,801, respectively.
In the case of Ecuador, the net period cost of other benefits for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.58,354, Ps.34,425 and Ps.67,402, respectively. The balance of employee benefits at December 31, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.409,750 and Ps.488,161, respectively.
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In the case of Central America, the net period cost of other benefits for the years ended December 31, 2020 was Ps.19,462. The balance of employee benefits at December 31, 2020 was Ps.250,819.
Plan assets are invested in:
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| Equity instruments |
41 | % | — | 64 | % | 43 | % | — | 68 | % | ||||||||||||||
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58 | % | 94 | % | 36 | % | 22 | % | 95 | % | 32 | % | ||||||||||||
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1 | % | 6 | % | — | 35 | % | 5 | % | — | ||||||||||||||
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Included in the Telmex’s net pension plan liability are plan assets of Ps.164,910,346 and Ps.150,090,481 as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively, of which 31.9% and 39.6% during 2019 and 2020, respectively, were invested in equity and debt instruments of both América Movil and also of related parties, primarily entities that are under common control of the Company’s principal shareholder. The Telmex pension plan recorded a re-measurement of its defined pension plan of Ps.34,782,129 and Ps.11,753,416 during 2019 and 2020, respectively, attributable to a change in actuarial assumptions, and also a decline in the fair value of plan investments from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2020. The decrease in fair value of the aforementioned related party pension plan investments approximated Ps.4,156,919 and Ps.14,820,220 during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.
The assumptions used in determining the net period cost were as follows:
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Brazil | Mexico | Europe | Puerto Rico |
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Discount rate and long- term rate return |
4.45% |
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3.23% |
7.03% |
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1.25% |
2.34% |
7.39% |
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| Rate of future salary increases |
2.75% | 4.00% | 3.55% | 4.40% | 2.75% | 3.80% | 3.20% | 4.40% | 2.75% | 3.25% | 2.84% | 4.10% | ||||||||||||
| Percentage of increase in health care costs for the coming year |
3.87% | 10.50% | 3.18% | 10.30% | 2.28% | 9.96% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Year to which this level will be maintained |
N/A | 2029 | N/A | 2029 | N/A | 2031 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of increase of pensions |
1.60% | 1.60% | 1.60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee turnover rate* |
0.0%-1.51% | 0.00%-1.38% | 0.00%-1.31% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| * | Depending on years of service |
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Biometric
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| Mortality: | RP 2014, MSS 2020 Tables. | |
| Disability: | 1985 Pension Disability Table | |
| Brazil: | ||
| Mortality: | 2000 Basic AT Table for gender | |
| Disability for assets: | UP 84 modified table for gender | |
| Disability retirement: | 80 CSO Code Table | |
| Rotation: | Probability of leaving the Company other than death, Disability and retirement is zero | |
Europe
Life expectancy in Austria is base on “AVÖ 2018-P – Rechnungsgrundlagen für die Pensionsversicherung – Pagler & Pagler”.
| Telmex | ||
| Mortality: | Mexican 2000 (CNSF) adjusted | |
| Disability: | Mexican Social Security adjusted by Telmex experience | |
| Turnover: | Telmex experience | |
| Retirement: | Telmex experience |
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company conducted a sensitivity analysis on the most significant variables that affect the DBO, simulating independently, reasonable changes to roughly 100 basis points in each of these variables. The increase (decrease) would have resulted in the DBO pension and other benefits at December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| -100 points | +100 points | |||||||
| Discount rate |
Ps. | 29,012,552 | Ps. | (25,541,956 | ) | |||
| Health care cost trend rat |
Ps. | (665,934 | ) | Ps. | 781,238 | |||
Telmex Plans
Part of the Telmex´s employees are covered under defined benefit pension plans and seniority premiums. Pension benefits and seniority premiums are determined on the basis in their final year of employment, their seniority, and their age at the time of retirement. Telmex has set up an irrevocable trust fund to finance these employee benefits and has adopted the policy of making contributions to such fund when it is considered necessary.
Europe
Defined benefit pension plans
A1 Telekom Austria Group provides defined benefits for certain former employees in Austria. All eligible employees are retired and were employed prior to January 1, 1975. This unfunded plan provides benefits based on a percentage of salary and years employed, not exceeding 80% of the salary before retirement, and taking into consideration the pension provided by the social security system. A1 Telekom Austria Group is exposed primarily to the risk of development of life expectancy and inflation because the benefits from pension plans are lifetime benefits. Furthermore, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, approximately 10% and 10%, respectively, of the obligation for pensions relate to the employees of the company Akenes in Lausanne, which was acquired in 2017.
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Service awards
Civil servants and certain employees (in the following “employees”) are eligible to receive service awards. In accordance with the legal regulations, eligible employees receive a cash bonus of two months’ salary after 25 years of service and four months’ salary after 40 years of service. Employees with at least 35 years of service when retiring (at the age of 65) or who are retiring based on specific legal regulations are also eligible to receive the service award of four monthly salaries. The obligation is accrued over the period of service, taking into account the employee turnover rate of employees who leave service early. The main risk that A1 Telekom Austria Group is exposed to is the risk of development of salary increases and changes of interest rates.
Severance
Defined contribution plans
Employees who started work for A1 Telekom Austria Group in Austria on or after January 1, 2003 are covered by a defined contribution plan. A1 Telekom Austria Group paid Ps.54,945 and Ps.66,294 (1.53% of the salary or wage) into this defined contribution plan (BAWAG Allianz Mitarbeitervorsorgekasse AG) in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Defined benefit plans
Severance benefit obligations for employees hired before January 1, 2003, excluding civil servants, are covered by defined benefit plans. Upon termination by A1 Telekom Austria Group or retirement, eligible employees receive severance payments. Depending on their time in service, their severance is equal to a multiple of their monthly basic compensation plus variable elements such as overtime or bonuses, with a maximum of twelve monthly salaries. In case of death, the heirs of eligible employees receive 50% of the severance benefits. The primary risks to A1 Telekom Austria Group are salary increases and changes of interest rates.
b) Defined Contribution Plans
Brazil
Claro makes contributions to the DCP through Embratel Social Security Fund – Telos. Contributions are computed based on the salaries of the employees, who decide on the percentage of their contributions to the plan (participants enrolled before October 31st, 2014 is from 1% to 8% and, for those subscribed after that date, the contribution is from 1% to 7% of their salaries). Claro contributes the same percentage as the employee, capped at 8% of the participant’s balance for the employees that are eligible to participate in this plan.
At December 31, 2019 and 2020, the balance of the DCP liability was Ps.76,509 and Ps, 980,014 respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 the cost of labor were Ps.2,377, Ps.3,365 and Ps.2,930, respectively.
Europe
In Austria, pension benefits are generally provided by the social security system for employees, and by the government for civil servants. The contributions of 12.55% that A1 Telekom Austria Group made in 2019 and 2020 to the social security system and the government in Austria, amount to Ps.1,334,713 and Ps.1,474,721, respectively. Contributions of the foreign subsidiaries into the respective systems range between 7% and 29% and amount to Ps.530,888 and Ps.601,476 in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Additionally, A1 Telekom Austria Group offers a defined contribution plan for employees of some of its Austrian subsidiaries. A1 Telekom Austria Group’s contributions to this plan are based on a percentage of the compensation not exceeding 5%. The annual expenses for this plan amounted to Ps.281,693 and Ps.295,567 in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
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As of December 31, 2019 and 2020 the liability related to this defined contribution plan amounted to Ps.111,724 and Ps.134,034, respectively.
Other countries
For the rest of the countries where the Company operates and that do not have defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans, the Company makes contributions to the respective governmental social security agencies which are recognized in results of operations as they are incurred.
c) Long-term direct employee benefits
| Balance at December 31, 2018 |
Effect of translation |
Increase of the year |
Applications | Balance at December 31, 2019 |
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| Long-term direct employee benefits |
Ps. | 8,111,778 | Ps. | (518,180 | ) | Ps.2,528,224 | Ps.(1,946,055 | ) | Ps. — | Ps.8,175,767 | ||||||||||||||
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Effect of translation |
Increase of the year |
Applications | Balance at December 31, 2020 |
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| Payments | Reversals | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term direct employee benefits |
Ps. | 8,175,767 | Ps. | 1,256,880 | Ps.1,729,392 | Ps.(2,411,436 | ) | Ps. — | Ps.8,750,603 | |||||||||||||||
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In 2008, a comprehensive restructuring program was initiated in the segment Austria. The provision for restructuring includes future compensation of employees who will no longer provide services for A1 Telekom Austria Group but who cannot be laid off due to their status as civil servants. These employment contracts are onerous contracts under IAS 37, as the unavoidable cost related to the contractual obligation exceeds the future economic benefit. The restructuring program also includes social plans for employees whose employment will be terminated in a socially responsible way. In 2009 and every year from 2011 to 2019, new social plans were initiated that provide for early retirement, special severance packages and golden handshake options. Due to their nature as termination benefits, these social plans are accounted for according to IAS 19.
19. Financial Assets and Liabilities
Set out below is the categorization of the financial instruments, excluding cash and cash equivalents, held by the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2020:
| December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||
| Loans and Receivables |
Fair value through profit or loss |
Fair value through OCI |
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| Financial Assets: |
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| Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short term investments |
Ps. | 10,145,615 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 37,572,410 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable from subscribers, distributors, contractual assets and other |
196,217,010 | — | — | |||||||||
| Related parties |
1,273,140 | — | — | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 6,825,760 | — | |||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 207,635,765 | Ps. | 6,825,760 | Ps. | 37,572,410 | ||||||
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| Financial Liabilities: |
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| Debt |
Ps. | 624,254,477 | Ps. | — | Ps. | — | ||||||
| Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
120,596,733 | — | — | |||||||||
| Accounts payable |
216,112,824 | — | — | |||||||||
| Related parties |
3,460,419 | — | — | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 9,596,751 | — | |||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 964,424,453 | Ps. | 9,596,751 | Ps. | — | ||||||
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| December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Loans and Receivables |
Fair value through profit or loss |
Fair value through OCI |
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| Financial Assets: |
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| Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short term investments |
Ps. | 4,603,284 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 50,033,111 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable from subscribers, distributors, contractual assets and other |
171,213,415 | — | — | |||||||||
| Related parties |
1,391,300 | — | — | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 20,928,335 | — | |||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 177,207,999 | Ps. | 20,928,335 | Ps. | 50,033,111 | ||||||
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| Financial Liabilities: |
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| Debt |
Ps. | 628,382,956 | Ps. | — | Ps. | — | ||||||
| Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
109,327,241 | — | — | |||||||||
| Accounts payable |
186,995,472 | — | — | |||||||||
| Related parties |
3,999,916 | — | — | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 14,230,249 | — | |||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 928,705,585 | Ps. | 14,230,249 | Ps. | — | ||||||
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Fair value hierarchy
The Company’s valuation techniques used to determine and disclose the fair value of its financial instruments are based on the following hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Variables other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices); and
Level 3: Variables used for the asset or liability that are not based on any observable market data (non-observable variables).
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The fair value for the financial assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) and financial liabilities shown in the consolidated statements of financial position at December 31, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
| Measurement of fair value at December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
| Assets: |
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| Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short-term investments |
Ps. | 37,572,410 | Ps. | 10,145,615 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 47,718,025 | ||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 6,825,760 | — | 6,825,760 | ||||||||||||
| Pension plan assets |
185,981,861 | 20,294,557 | 24,403 | 206,300,821 | ||||||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 223,554,271 | Ps. | 37,265,932 | Ps. | 24,403 | Ps. | 260,844,606 | ||||||||
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| Liabilities: |
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| Debt |
Ps. | 582,003,256 | Ps. | 101,667,421 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 683,670,677 | ||||||||
| Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
120,596,733 | — | — | 120,596,733 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 9,596,751 | — | 9,596,751 | ||||||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 702,599,989 | Ps. | 111,264,172 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 813,864,161 | ||||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
| Assets: |
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| Equity investments at fair value through OCI and other short-term investments |
Ps. | 50,033,111 | Ps. | 4,603,284 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 54,636,395 | ||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 20,928,335 | — | 20,928,335 | ||||||||||||
| Revalued of assets |
— | — | 107,152,628 | 107,152,628 | ||||||||||||
| Pension plan assets |
168,939,091 | 22,589,392 | 21,100 | 191,549,583 | ||||||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 218,972,202 | Ps. | 48,121,011 | Ps. | 107,173,728 | Ps. | 374,266,941 | ||||||||
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| Liabilities: |
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| Debt |
Ps. | 578,712,562 | Ps. | 135,645,912 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 714,358,474 | ||||||||
| Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
109,327,241 | — | — | 109,327,241 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments |
— | 14,230,249 | — | 14,230,249 | ||||||||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | 688,039,803 | Ps. | 149,876,161 | Ps. | — | Ps. | 837,915,964 | ||||||||
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Fair value of derivative financial instruments is valued using valuation techniques with market observable inputs. To determine its Level 2 fair value, the Company applies different valuation techniques including forward pricing and swaps models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including credit quality of counterparties, foreign exchange spot and forward rates and interest rate curves. Fair value of debt Level 2 has been determined using a model based on present value calculation incorporating credit quality of AMX. The Company’s investment in equity investments at fair value, specifically the investment in KPN, is valued using the quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. The net realized (loss) gain related to derivative financial instruments for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 was Ps.(1,774,932) and Ps.2,606,938 respectively.
The fair value of the asset revaluation was calculated using valuation techniques, using observable market data and internal information on transactions carried out with independent third parties. To determine fair value we use level 2 and 3 information, the Company used inputs such as average rents, contract term and discount rates for discounted flow modeling techniques; in the case of discount rates, we use level 2 data where the information is public and is found in recognized databases, such as country risks, inflation, etc. In the case of average rents and contract terms, we use level 3 data, where the information is mainly internal based on lease contracts entered into with independent third parties.
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During the end of the period ended December 31, 2019 and 2020, there were no transfers between the Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement hierarchies.
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
| At December 31, 2018 |
At January 1, 2019 |
Cash flow | Foreign currency exchange and other |
At December 31, 2019 |
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| Debt |
638,922,453 | — | 8,273,440 | (22,941,416 | ) | 624,254,477 | ||||||||||||||
| Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
— | 119,387,660 | (26,765,075 | ) | 27,974,148 | 120,596,733 | ||||||||||||||
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| Total liabilities from financing activities |
Ps. | 638,922,453 | Ps. | 119,387,660 | Ps. | (18,491,635 | ) | Ps. | 5,032,732 | Ps. | 744,851,210 | |||||||||
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| At December 31, 2019 |
Cash flow | Foreign currency exchange and other |
At December 31, 2020 |
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| Debt |
624,254,477 | (53,091,801 | ) | 57,220,280 | 628,382,956 | |||||||||||
| Liability related to right-of-use of assets |
120,596,733 | (29,623,565 | ) | 18,354,073 | 109,327,241 | |||||||||||
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| Total liabilities from |
Ps.744,851,210 | Ps.(82,715,366 | ) | Ps.75,574,353 | Ps.737,710,197 | |||||||||||
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20. Shareholders’ Equity
a) Pursuant to the Company’s bylaws, the capital stock of the Company consists of a minimum fixed portion of Ps.270,049, (nominal amount), represented by a total of 71,063,212,170 shares (including treasury shares available for placement in accordance with the provisions of the Ley del Mercado de Valores), of which (i) 20,578,173,274 are “AA” shares (full voting rights); (ii) 519,948,436 are “A” shares (full voting rights); and (iii) 49,965,090,460 are “L” shares (limited voting rights).
b) As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s capital stock was represented by 66,862,560,649 shares (20,578,173,274 “AA” shares, 519,926,536 “A” shares and 45,764,460,839 “L” shares), and 66,004,214,830 (20,601,632,660 “AA” shares, 530,563,378 “A” shares and 44,872,018,792 “L” shares), respectively.
c) As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s treasury held for placement in accordance with the provisions of the Ley del Mercado de Valores and the Disposiciones de carácter general aplicables a las emisoras de valores y a otros participantes en el Mercado de valores issued by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, a total amount of 4,200,651,521 shares (4,200,629,621 “L” shares and 21,900 “A” shares); and 5,058,997,340 shares (5,058,975,440 “L” shares and 21,900 “A” shares), respectively, all acquired pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program.
d) The holders of “AA” and “A” shares are entitled to full voting rights. The holders of “L” shares may only vote in limited circumstances, and they are only entitled to appoint two members of the Board of Directors and their respective alternates. The matters in which “L” shares holders are entitled to vote are the following: extension of the Company´s corporate life, dissolution of the Company, change of Company’s corporate purpose, change of nationality of the Company, transformation of the Company, a merger with another company, any transaction representing 20% or more of the Company’s consolidated assets, as well as the cancellation of the inscription of the shares issued by the Company at the Registro Nacional de Valores and any other foreign stock exchanges where they may be registered, except for quotation systems or other markets not organized as stock exchanges. Within their respective series, all shares confer the same rights to their holders.
The Company’s bylaws contain restrictions and limitations related to the subscription and acquisition of “AA” shares by non-Mexican investors.
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e) Pursuant to the Company’s bylaws, “AA” shares must at all times represent no less than 20% and no more than 51% of the Company’s capital stock, and they shall also represent at all times, no less than 51% of the common shares (entitled to full voting rights, represented by “AA” and “A” shares) representing said capital stock.
“A” shares, which may be freely subscribed, must not represent more than 19.6% of capital stock and must not exceed 49% of the common shares representing such capital. Common shares (entitled to full voting rights, represented by “AA” and “A” shares), must represent no more than 51% of the Company’s capital stock.
Lastly, “L” shares which have limited voting rights and may be freely subscribed may not exceed, along with “A” shares, 80% of the Company’s capital stock. For purposes of determining these restrictions, the percentages mentioned above refer only to the number of the Company’s shares outstanding.
Dividends
On April 24, 2020, the Company’s shareholders approved, among other resolutions, the payment of a dividend of Ps.$0.38 (thirty-eight peso cents) per share to each of the shares series of its capital stock “AA”, “A” and “L”. It was approved, that such dividend would be paid in two installments of Ps.$0.19 (nineteen peso cents) each, on July 20 and November 09, 2020 respectively.
On April 9, 2019, the Company’s shareholders approved, among other resolutions, the payment of a dividend of Ps.$0.35 (thirty-five peso cents) per share to each of the shares series of its capital stock “AA”, “A” and “L”. It was approved, that such dividend would be paid in two installments of Ps.$0.18 (eighteen peso cents) and Ps.$0.17 (seventeen peso cents), on July 15 and November 11, 2019 respectively.
Legal Reserve
According to the Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles, companies must allocate from the net profit of each year, at least 5% to increase the legal reserve until it reaches 20% of its capital stock. This reserve may not be distributed to shareholders during the existence of the Company, except as a stock dividend. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the legal reserve amounted Ps.358,440.
Restrictions on Certain Transactions
Pursuant to the Company’s bylaws any transfer of more than 10% of the full voting shares (“A” shares and “AA” shares), effected in one or more transactions by any person or group of persons acting in concert, requires prior approval by our Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors denies such approval, however, the Company bylaws require it to designate an alternate transferee, who must pay market price for the shares as quoted on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V.
Payment of Dividends
Dividends, either in cash or in kind, paid with respect to the “A” Shares, “L” Shares, “A” Share ADSs or “L” Share ADSs will generally be subject to a 10% Mexican withholding tax (provided that no Mexican withholding tax will apply to distributions of net taxable profits generated before 2015). Nonresident holders could be subject to a lower tax rate, to the extent that they are eligible for benefits under an income tax treaty to which Mexico is a party.
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Earnings per Share
The following table shows the computation of the basic and diluted earnings per share:
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| Net profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent |
Ps. | 52,566,197 | Ps. | 67,730,891 | Ps. | 46,852,605 | ||||||
| Weighted average shares (in millions) |
66,055 | 66,016 | 66,265 | |||||||||
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Ps. | 0.79 | Ps. | 1.03 | Ps. | 0.71 | ||||||
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21. Components of other comprehensive loss
The movement on the components of the other comprehensive (loss) income for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 is as follows:
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| Controlling interest: |
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| Unrealized (loss) gain on equity investments at fair value, net of deferred taxes |
(3,765,688 | ) | 883,408 | (1,952,414 | ) | |||||||
| Translation effect of foreign entities |
(61,223,458 | ) | (34,010,066 | ) | (13,558,774 | ) | ||||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plan, net of deferred taxes |
652,722 | (29,153,554 | ) | (10,026,454 | ) | |||||||
| Assets revaluation surplus net of deferred taxes |
— | — | 64,835,155 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interest of the items above |
(2,986,018 | ) | (1,908,304 | ) | 14,165,249 | |||||||
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| Other comprehensive (loss) income |
Ps.(67,322,442 | ) | Ps.(64,188,516 | ) | Ps.53,462,762 | |||||||
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22. Valuation of derivatives, interest cost from labor obligations and other financial items, net
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, valuation of derivatives and other financial items are as follows:
| For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Controlling interest: |
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| (Loss) gain in valuation of derivatives, net |
Ps. | (4,686,407 | ) | Ps. | 4,432,023 | Ps. | 12,378,193 | |||||
| Capitalized interest expense (Note 10 b) |
2,020,288 | 2,233,358 | 1,771,613 | |||||||||
| Commissions |
(1,901,473 | ) | (2,820,477 | ) | (1,135,082 | ) | ||||||
| Interest cost of labor obligations (Note 18) |
(9,968,526 | ) | (11,377,054 | ) | (13,105,693 | ) | ||||||
| Interest expense on taxes |
(555,921 | ) | (516,522 | ) | (59,032 | ) | ||||||
| Dividend received (Note 4) |
2,605,333 | 1,773,336 | 2,122,826 | |||||||||
| Gain on net monetary positions |
4,429,145 | 4,267,194 | 3,262,512 | |||||||||
| Other financial cost |
(2,118,755 | ) | (5,067,200 | ) | (3,944,229 | ) | ||||||
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| Total |
Ps. | (10,176,316 | ) | Ps. | (7,075,342 | ) | Ps. | 1,291,108 | ||||
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23. Segments
América Móvil operates in different countries. As mentioned in Note 1, the Company has operations in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Ecuador, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, United States, Honduras, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, Austria, Croatia, Bulgaria, Belarus, Macedonian, Serbia and Slovenia. The accounting policies for the segments are the same as those described in Note 2.
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The Chief Executive Officer, who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), analyzes the financial and operating information by operating segment. All operating segments that (i) represent more than 10% of consolidated revenues, (ii) more than the absolute amount of its reported 10% of profits before income tax or (iii) more than 10% of consolidated assets, are presented separately.
The Company presents the following reportable segments for the purposes of its consolidated financial statements: Mexico (includes Telcel and Corporate operations and assets), Telmex (Mexico), Brazil, Southern Cone (includes Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay), Central America (includes Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama), U.S.A. (excludes Puerto Rico), Caribbean (includes Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico), and Europe (includes Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Belarus, Slovenia, Macedonia and Serbia).
The segment Southern Cone comprises mobile communication services in Argentina as well as Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Beginning in 2018, hyperinflation accounting in accordance with IAS 29 was initially applied to Argentina, which results in the restatement of non-monetary assets, liabilities and all items of the statement of comprehensive income for the change in a general price index and the translation of these items applying the period-end exchange rate.
The Company considers that the quantitative and qualitative aspects of any aggregated operating segments (that is, Central America and Caribbean reportable segments) are similar in nature for all periods presented. In evaluating the appropriateness of aggregating operating segments, the key indicators considered included but were not limited to: (i) the similarity of key financial statements measures and trends, (ii) all entities provide telecommunications services, (iii) similarities of customer base and services, (iv) the methods to distribute services are the same, based on telephone plant in both cases, wireless and fixed lines, (v) similarities of governments and regulatory entities that oversee the activities and services of telecom companies, (vi) inflation trends, and (vii) currency trends.
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| Mexico | Telmex | Brazil | Southern Cone | Colombia | Andean | Central America |
U.S.A. | Caribbean | Europe | Eliminations | Consolidated total |
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| External revenues |
207,610,244 | 86,339,289 | 188,712,666 | 89,149,978 | 75,460,428 | 55,633,192 | 44,883,585 | 153,266,315 | 36,435,541 | 100,716,443 | — | 1,038,207,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
16,946,543 | 9,741,908 | 4,593,760 | 13,200,358 | 344,517 | 154,082 | 149,445 | — | 204,294 | — | (45,334,907 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total revenues |
224,556,787 | 96,081,197 | 193,306,426 | 102,350,336 | 75,804,945 | 55,787,274 | 45,033,030 | 153,266,315 | 36,639,835 | 100,716,443 | (45,334,907 | ) | 1,038,207,681 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
17,619,342 | 18,358,248 | 42,857,751 | 13,526,361 | 13,464,867 | 8,516,960 | 8,940,655 | 1,545,395 | 5,036,831 | 26,838,972 | (992,802 | ) | 155,712,580 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) |
57,450,599 | 8,085,764 | 23,494,903 | 16,975,797 | 14,388,552 | 5,003,915 | 4,867,763 | 2,665,270 | 5,811,846 | 4,731,562 | (3,918,800 | ) | 139,557,171 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income |
26,578,280 | 420,380 | 11,303,888 | 2,251,474 | 1,013,839 | 1,666,879 | 1,566,086 | 559,548 | 1,458,874 | 122,133 | (36,295,212 | ) | 10,646,169 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
32,526,258 | 1,153,913 | 20,377,191 | 4,338,941 | 2,913,881 | 1,719,663 | 509,081 | — | 561,867 | 1,973,431 | (34,302,793 | ) | 31,771,433 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax |
28,842,505 | 643,377 | 4,026,444 | 1,390,039 | 2,251,877 | 2,498,666 | 2,533,600 | 810,898 | 2,774,204 | 707,093 | (1,624 | ) | 46,477,079 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity interest in net income (loss) of associated companies |
(5,962 | ) | 44,965 | (152 | ) | (20,871 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (17,713 | ) | — | 267 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent |
23,185,029 | (2,201,572 | ) | 3,530,653 | 6,065,703 | 9,165,801 | 1,730,933 | 2,821,733 | 2,820,505 | 3,644,697 | 3,809,694 | (2,006,979 | ) | 52,566,197 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets by segment |
970,564,314 | 174,461,398 | 390,791,480 | 127,946,573 | 111,975,598 | 96,347,779 | 81,640,157 | 38,814,907 | 102,531,547 | 186,135,358 | (851,985,719 | ) | 1,429,223,392 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plant, property and equipment, net |
56,056,634 | 103,737,293 | 173,197,708 | 62,988,635 | 51,422,548 | 35,800,477 | 37,146,601 | 1,356,237 | 38,011,242 | 80,421,642 | (138,297 | ) | 640,000,720 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill |
27,104,632 | 215,381 | 21,388,124 | 2,796,759 | 12,770,380 | 5,242,365 | 5,466,871 | 3,328,533 | 14,186,723 | 53,066,729 | — | 145,566,497 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks, net |
227,774 | 243,556 | 124,910 | — | — | — | — | 507,033 | 249,984 | 3,313,948 | — | 4,667,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses and rights, net |
10,573,147 | — | 25,873,910 | 12,555,496 | 3,400,235 | 9,651,582 | 3,605,416 | — | 10,294,336 | 27,344,273 | — | 103,298,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in associated companies |
5,621,661 | 563,667 | 543 | 20,697 | 412 | — | 24,262 | — | — | 748,674 | (3,847,209 | ) | 3,132,707 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities by segments |
748,965,728 | 136,993,838 | 298,308,084 | 94,550,901 | 56,211,438 | 50,064,761 | 28,592,953 | 35,552,678 | 58,716,154 | 117,214,746 | (441,820,311 | ) | 1,183,350,970 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mexico | Telmex | Brazil | Southern Cone | Colombia | Andean | Central America |
U.S.A. | Caribbean | Europe | Eliminations | Consolidated total |
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226,164,232 | 84,173,980 | 177,596,077 | 54,230,682 | 74,274,684 | 55,440,675 | 46,602,036 | 155,864,392 | 34,580,822 | 98,420,289 | — | 1,007,347,869 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
11,676,015 | 11,863,364 | 4,182,248 | 11,041,705 | 361,386 | 92,249 | 132,061 | — | 1,136,879 | — | (40,485,907 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total revenues |
237,840,247 | 96,037,344 | 181,778,325 | 65,272,387 | 74,636,070 | 55,532,924 | 46,734,097 | 155,864,392 | 35,717,701 | 98,420,289 | (40,485,907 | ) | 1,007,347,869 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
24,742,622 | 16,346,927 | 39,424,474 | 13,847,506 | 13,439,489 | 10,256,129 | 11,045,817 | 1,396,422 | 6,322,648 | 24,975,146 | (2,881,970 | ) | 158,915,210 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) |
67,694,409 | 9,731,852 | 28,846,565 | 4,007,614 | 15,324,977 | 8,023,002 | 5,712,068 | 2,968,236 | 5,741,368 | 8,687,862 | (1,897,418 | ) | 154,840,535 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income |
23,713,455 | 1,839,973 | 3,155,681 | 896,256 | 1,306,571 | 1,283,788 | 532,046 | 324,932 | 1,478,560 | 115,359 | (28,361,949 | ) | 6,284,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
30,972,658 | 1,439,785 | 19,021,965 | 3,849,318 | 2,952,123 | 2,422,887 | 1,406,720 | 385 | 1,435,862 | 2,220,168 | (27,810,532 | ) | 37,911,339 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax |
30,000,511 | 1,528,229 | 4,251,116 | 2,022,336 | 5,405,452 | 1,681,159 | 2,355,380 | 1,119,478 | 719,774 | 1,946,255 | 3,843 | 51,033,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity interest in net income (loss) of associated companies |
(3,732 | ) | 46,789 | (1,538 | ) | (23,424 | ) | — | — | (28,795 | ) | — | — | (6,909 | ) | — | (17,609 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent |
42,598,946 | (1,705,068 | ) | 5,618,095 | (6,984 | ) | 9,571,046 | (2,604,646 | ) | 2,335,963 | 2,095,807 | 4,312,630 | 5,051,145 | 463,957 | 67,730,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets by segment |
915,233,048 | 201,283,526 | 382,561,753 | 132,722,497 | 115,851,227 | 94,021,632 | 77,355,732 | 30,775,893 | 100,694,650 | 191,744,924 | (710,311,225 | ) | 1,531,933,657 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plant, property and equipment, net |
54,589,459 | 106,869,482 | 174,761,167 | 60,537,650 | 50,133,642 | 39,068,450 | 38,934,747 | 1,405,755 | 38,223,641 | 75,707,738 | (888,361 | ) | 639,343,370 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill |
27,396,393 | 215,381 | 25,379,805 | 5,241,305 | 12,124,685 | 4,895,331 | 7,289,748 | 3,220,105 | 14,186,723 | 52,950,325 | — | 152,899,801 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks, net |
46,476 | 212,324 | 37,207 | — | — | — | — | 369,950 | 227,156 | 2,595,596 | — | 3,488,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses and rights, net |
11,087,882 | 452,504 | 29,324,718 | 12,103,980 | 5,530,422 | 8,064,487 | 4,390,547 | — | 7,942,670 | 25,951,335 | — | 104,848,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in associated companies |
3,562,323 | 610,807 | 111,073 | (7,806 | ) | 391 | — | 25,603 | — | — | — | (1,828,198 | ) | 2,474,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities by segments |
718,354,229 | 175,774,964 | 297,877,328 | 103,330,525 | 55,576,253 | 55,463,339 | 37,993,180 | 31,557,816 | 54,276,868 | 124,319,541 | (349,497,251 | ) | 1,305,026,792 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mexico | Telmex | Brazil | Southern Cone | Colombia | Andean | Central America |
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| External revenues |
214,578,601 | 77,920,910 | 163,865,421 | 55,484,744 | 77,282,658 | 53,846,358 | 48,073,436 | 177,179,369 | 37,182,842 | 111,472,191 | — | 1,016,886,530 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
17,663,525 | 13,668,264 | 4,207,466 | 1,220,100 | 352,694 | 88,305 | 121,580 | — | 1,440,983 | — | (38,762,917 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total revenues |
232,242,126 | 91,589,174 | 168,072,887 | 56,704,844 | 77,635,352 | 53,934,663 | 48,195,016 | 177,179,369 | 38,623,825 | 111,472,191 | (38,762,917 | ) | 1,016,886,530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
24,748,756 | 13,341,479 | 41,795,397 | 13,095,004 | 14,413,760 | 11,447,356 | 14,355,899 | 1,561,284 | 7,094,331 | 25,593,204 | (3,202,787 | ) | 164,243,683 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) |
70,851,525 | 11,204,433 | 25,203,504 | 1,877,079 | 15,111,947 | 8,698,645 | 4,004,501 | 10,579,394 | 6,701,086 | 13,159,865 | (2,037,068 | ) | 165,354,911 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income |
21,322,406 | 1,479,021 | 2,904,430 | 980,581 | 822,447 | 1,049,261 | 1,130,767 | 77,235 | 1,105,420 | 90,746 | (25,900,278 | ) | 5,062,036 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
30,936,195 | 1,306,867 | 17,976,227 | 3,334,966 | 2,586,708 | 2,223,478 | 1,559,917 | 255 | 1,658,619 | 2,546,255 | (25,467,747 | ) | 38,661,740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax |
4,905,863 | 577,178 | (4,442,598 | ) | 992,831 | 2,078,789 | 3,115,693 | 1,518,953 | 2,856,881 | 2,524,214 | 2,234,065 | 4,283 | 16,366,152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity interest in net income (loss) of associated companies |
(3,820 | ) | 23,955 | (2,972 | ) | (15,422 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (288,747 | ) | — | (287,006 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent |
3,613,907 | (1,085,038 | ) | 4,963,424 | 1,456,062 | 16,579,303 | 4,649,047 | 1,919,558 | 7,797,723 | 3,294,111 | 7,777,426 | (4,112,918 | ) | 46,852,605 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets by segment |
947,396,510 | 203,081,314 | 386,982,711 | 118,266,380 | 132,210,369 | 101,717,708 | 88,690,683 | 35,083,285 | 109,914,293 | 239,583,759 | (737,878,785 | ) | 1,625,048,227 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plant, property and equipment, net |
52,117,395 | 110,751,083 | 145,307,497 | 62,157,797 | 48,876,853 | 36,102,261 | 37,855,227 | 1,761,595 | 39,128,447 | 82,595,077 | (876,229 | ) | 615,777,003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revalued of assets |
— | — | 36,076,207 | 7,494,408 | 12,893,284 | 9,500,708 | 7,059,247 | — | 2,572,504 | 31,556,270 | — | 107,152,628 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill |
26,949,185 | 215,381 | 16,048,092 | 5,436,675 | 12,253,743 | 4,866,363 | 6,345,659 | 3,362,899 | 14,186,723 | 53,388,139 | — | 143,052,859 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks, net |
126,823 | 181,094 | — | — | — | — | — | 269,325 | 219,087 | 2,981,089 | — | 3,777,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses and rights, net |
12,017,318 | 100,623 | 26,171,345 | 12,099,873 | 12,363,039 | 6,870,531 | 5,427,857 | — | 8,616,880 | 27,963,250 | — | 111,630,716 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in associated companies |
51,645 | 613,449 | 64,125 | (20,970 | ) | 395 | — | 25,413 | — | — | — | 1,095,703 | 1,829,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities by segments |
725,408,198 | 193,840,756 | 263,989,566 | 61,786,265 | 63,610,642 | 53,379,366 | 34,252,511 | 33,141,315 | 60,839,340 | 138,747,621 | (319,064,971 | ) | 1,309,930,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New and amended standards and interpretations
The Company applied for the first-time certain standards and amendments, which are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2020. The Company has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
Amendments to IFRS 3, Definition of a Business
The amendment to IFRS 3 Business Combinations clarifies that to be considered a business, an integrated set of activities and assets must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that, together, significantly contribute to the ability to create output. Furthermore, it clarifies that a business can exist without including all of the inputs and processes needed to create outputs. These amendments had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company, but may impact future periods should the Company enter into any business combinations.
Amendments to IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IAS 39 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
The amendments to IFRS 9 and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement provide a number of reliefs, which apply to all hedging relationships that are directly affected by interest rate benchmark reform. A hedging relationship is affected if the reform gives rise to uncertainty about the timing and/or amount of benchmark-based cash flows of the hedged item or the hedging instrument. These amendments have no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as it does not have any interest rate hedge relationships.
Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of Material
The amendments provide a new definition of material that states, “information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements, which provide financial information about a specific reporting entity.” The amendments clarify that materiality will depend on the nature or magnitude of information, either individually or in combination with other information, in the context of the financial statements. A misstatement of information is material if it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions made by the primary users. These amendments had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of, nor is there expected to be any future impact to the Company.
Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting issued on 29 March 2018
The Conceptual Framework is not a standard, and none of the concepts contained therein override the concepts or requirements in any standard. The purpose of the Conceptual Framework is to assist the IASB in developing standards, to help preparers develop consistent accounting policies where there is no applicable standard in place and to assist all parties to understand and interpret the standards. This will affect those entities which developed their accounting policies based on the Conceptual Framework. The revised Conceptual Framework includes some new concepts, updated definitions and recognition criteria for assets and liabilities and clarifies some important concepts. These amendments had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
25. Subsequent Events
| a) | In February 2021, The Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off our towers from América Móvil in Latin América. This spin-off will maximize the value of the infrastructure by becoming an independent entity entirely focused on development, construction and co-location of towers for wireless services and this transaction is consider to shareholders as a new entity. The Company expect to complete the reorganization of assets in 2021. |
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| b) | In February, 2021, the Company announces that its wholly-owned Dutch subsidiary América Móvil B.V. (the “Issuer”) has completed the placement of approximately EUR 2.1 billion principal amount of senior unsecured bonds (the “Bonds”) exchangeable into ordinary shares of Koninklijke KPN N.V. (the “Exchangeable Bond Offering”). The Bonds will have a maturity of 3 years, they will not bear interest (zero-coupon) and will be issued at an issue price of 104.75% of their principal amount, resulting in an annual yield-to-maturity of (1.53)%. The aggregate proceeds from the Bonds will be approximately EUR 2.2 billion. The Bonds will be exchangeable into Koninklijke KPN N.V. (“KPN”) ordinary shares and the initial exchange price has been set at EUR 3.1185, a premium of 15 per cent. above the Reference Price of EUR 2.7117 (the volume weighted average price of the KPN ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam on 23 February 2021). The Exchangeable Bond Offering is expected to close on 2 March 2021. |
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