UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April 2017
Commission File Number 001-35401
CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PACASMAYO CEMENT CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Republic of Peru
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Calle La Colonia 150, Urbanización El Vivero
Surco, Lima
Peru
( Address of principal executive offices)
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Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. Announces Consolidated
Results for First Quarter 2017


Lima, Peru, April 25, 2017 – Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. and subsidiaries (NYSE: CPAC; BVL: CPACASC1) (“the Company” or “Cementos Pacasmayo”) a leading cement company serving the growing Peruvian construction industry, announced today its consolidated results for the first quarter (“1Q17”) ended March 31, 2017. These results have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“ IFRS”) and are stated in nominal Peruvian Soles (S/).

Financial and Operational Highlights:
 
1Q17 Highlights
(All comparisons are to 1Q16, unless otherwise stated)

·
Sales volume of cement, concrete and blocks decreased 12.2% primarily due to landslides, flooding and heavy rain, in the North of Peru since mid-February associated with coastal El Niño.
·
Revenues decreased   9.3%.
·
Gross margin of 40.3%, up 3.3 percentage points due to operational efficiencies despite lower sales volumes and increased depreciation.
·
Cement EBITDA margin of 29.9%, up 1.8 percentage points resulting from operational efficiencies. Consolidated EBITDA of S/82.4 million, down 5%.
·
Net income of Continuing Operations of S/22.4 million, down 24.1% due to lower operating profit because of increased depreciation from the Piura plant and the termination of borrowing cost capitalization following the conclusion of the Piura plant project. This is the last quarter that we should see these differences. Additionally, there was a one-off income booked in 1Q16 due to a provision for 2015 which was not executed and reverted in 1Q16.
·
Spin-off of the Company’s Phosphate Assets to FOSSAL was effective March 1, 2017.
 
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Financial and Operating Results
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
       
Financial and Operating Results
     
Cement, concrete and blocks sales volume
521.6
594.4
-12.2%
       
In millions of S/.
     
Sales of goods
280.1
308.8
-9.3%
Gross profit
112.9
114.2
-1.1%
Operating profit
51.8
63.3
-18.2%
Net income of Continuing Operations / 1
22.4
29.5
-24.1%
Net Income
21.7
27.7
-21.7%
Consolidated EBITDA
82.4
86.7
-5.0%
Cement EBITDA / 2
83.8
86.8
-3.5%
Gross Margin
40.3%
37.0%
3.3 pp.
Operating Margin
18.5%
20.5%
-2.0 pp.
Net income Margin of Continuing Operations
8.0%
9.6%
-1.6 pp.
Net Income Margin
7.7%
9.0%
-1.3 pp.
Consolidated EBITDA Margin
29.4%
28.1%
1.3 pp.
Cement EBITDA Margin
29.9%
28.1%
1.8 pp.
 
1/ In accordance with the criteria established in IFRS 5, net income from continuing operations includes  Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. and its subsidiaries, except Fosfatos del Pacifico operations, which are included in net income from discontinued operations.
2/ Corresponds to EBITDA excluding the Salmueras Sudamericanas project which is not linked to the cement business and is currently in pre-operating stages, therefore it is not generating revenues.
 
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Management Comments

Cementos Pacasmayo’s results for the first quarter of 2017 again underscore the strength of our operations; our focus on cost reduction and optimized efficiency throughout the organization again supported our performance this quarter despite uniquely challenging circumstances. Our Piura plant is now showing some of its benefits, with increased capacity, lower cost and logistical flexibility favorably impacting gross margins as compared to the same period in 2016, when we were also required to use costly and volatile imported clinker. Furthermore, despite the heavy rains, the plant passed the test with flying colors and did not stop production at any point. While we did experience a decrease in volumes during the quarter, Pacasmayo was nevertheless able to maintain positive EBITDA margins despite the acutely adverse effects of one of the most severe natural disasters that we’ve seen in 20 years.

As most of you know, in recent months Peru has experienced intense torrential rains caused by what scientists call a “coastal El Niño”, with unusually warm waters just off Peru’s Pacific coast that have triggered rains resulting in devastating floods that have overwhelmed the surrounding towns concentrated in Peru’s northern region. Downtown areas of several cities have been under water for days with floods that have destroyed homes, crops and have killed an estimated 113 people as of the last report.  Cementos Pacasmayo has taken an active role in relief assistance, mobilizing manpower and machinery to clear roadways and drain flooding. We have also provided urgent support through humanitarian aid, including a donation of 120 tons of food, water, supplies and equipment. Pacasmayo employees have formed a “Pacasmayo Brigade”, to assist their neighbors. I myself have been closely involved in our Company’s participation, and was unfortunately unable to attend our Pacasmayo Investor Day last month due to related responsibilities.

The effects of this disaster will unfortunately impact the economy of our country in the year ahead. The damage has had an impact across sectors, which will lead to spillover effects throughout as well as on other critical infrastructure, as resources will need to be reallocated to reconstruction efforts. So while the economic ramifications of the disaster cannot yet be accurately quantified, Peru’s economy will be affected by the natural disaster, as already suggested by the decline in both consumer and business confidence in March. However, amid the gloom, Peru’s relatively healthy fiscal situation provides one of the few silver linings: a public contingency fund helped to soften the immediate aftermath of the floods, and the government is likely to unlock further funds for reconstruction in the coming years. Peru is also better positioned to withstand the economic and financial cost than in the past, with benefit of the commodities boom and unprecedented resources and lines of credit to finance reconstruction.

Looking ahead, while February and March were particularly challenging months for Pacasmayo in terms of weather-related impacts, we are expecting some improvement during 2Q17. The high-efficiency Piura plant, which has been an important component to our ability to increase scale and strengthen margins, will also play a key role in Peru’s recovery. Piura’s increased capacity will be critical to address the additional demand associated with Peru’s important reconstruction efforts. Separately, Pacasmayo’s long term projects remain on track. We therefore expect our volumes to recover in the second half, with margins that should continue to improve.

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Economic Overview for 1Q17:

During 1Q17, Peru has experienced one of the most severe natural disasters of the past 20 years. Since mid-February, landslides, flooding and intense rainfall have affected the country, particularly the North of Peru. This phenomenon has been named “Coastal El Niño”, since it differs from the well-known El Niño phenomenon. This was impossible to predict, and as recently as January experts believed the likelihood of a mild El Niño was less than 30%.

This phenomenon has resulted in significant destruction of infrastructure and homes. As of April 18, 113 people have died, 178,701 directly damaged and 237,906 homes affected. Apoyo Consultoría has estimated the damages to infrastructure at over US$ 3.3 billion, detailed below. However, these numbers are preliminary estimates and do not include roads, sidewalks, sewage, that have not been officially quantified yet.
 
Assets Number
Total Cost
(US$ million)
Highways (km)
 1,700  1,479
Bridges
100
1,331
Irrigation Channels (km)   1,100  237
Schools
145
178
Homes
17,000
104
Hospitals
38
10
Total
Over 3.3 billion
Source: Apoyo Consultoría
 
 
The need for reconstruction is urgent, the funding is available, however, what could be lacking is execution capacity.

The Government has recently announced aggressive measures to boost economic growth through a recovery package in the total amount of S/ 5.5 billion (0.8% of GDP), the most significant of these being the boost to public investment. This is the most aggressive package since that which was instituted in 2009-2010.
 
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Peruvian Cement Industry Overview :

Cement demand in Peru is mainly supplied by Cementos Pacasmayo, UNACEM and Cementos Yura. Cementos Pacasmayo primarily supplies the northern region of Peru, while UNACEM supplies the central region and Cementos Yura the southern region.

The northern region of Peru, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) and Apoyo Consultoría, represents approximately 23% of the country’s population and 13% of national Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”). Despite sustained growth in the country over the last 10 years, Peru continues to have a significant housing deficit estimated at 1.9 million households throughout the country as per the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation.

In Peru, the majority of cement is sold to a highly fragmented consumer base of individuals that tend to gradually buy bags of cement to build or to improve their homes, a segment the industry refers to as “self-construction”.
 
 
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Main Infrastructure Projects in the Area of Influence:

Although the anticipated increase in Peru’s infrastructure spending has been delayed, this remains a priority for 2017-2018. Aside from the projects shown below, there will also be significant spending for reconstruction works related to coastal El Niño which we cannot yet estimate as the damages are ongoing.

Specifically in the northern region of Peru, where Cementos Pacasmayo is the leading provider of cement, the two larger projects in the execution phase are:

·
Talara Refinery – Cementos Pacasmayo has been contracted to provide cement, concrete and piles for this project.  The Company estimates that as of March 31, 2017, approximately 91% of the total cement needed has been shipped.

·
Longitudinal de la Sierra Highway – Cementos Pacasmayo has been contracted to provide cement and concrete for this project. As of March 31, 2017, the Company estimates that approximately 57% of the total demand for the project has been shipped. Execution has been slow due to rains but we expect it to pick up in the coming months

Chavimochic is currently on hold, until the bidding process is again opened for the project’s conclusion.

In addition to these projects, 3 new projects are near the execution phase: The new city of Olmos, Alto Piura and the Huacrachuco-Sausacocha road.
 
 
 
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Operating Results:

Production:

Cement Production Volume
(thousands of metric tons )

 
 
Production
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Planta Pacasmayo
267.9
365.0
-26.6%
Planta Rioja
71.4
77.0
-7.3%
Planta Piura
186.0
120.9
53.8%
Total
525.3
562.9
-6.7%
 
Cement production volume at the Pacasmayo plant decreased 26.6% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly due to the beginning of cement production in the Piura plant and to decreased demand.

Cement production volume at the Rioja Plant decreased 7.3% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly due to the beginning of cement production in the Piura plant.

Cement production volume at the Piura Plant increased 53.8% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, since the plant was still in the ramp up process in 1Q16.

Total cement production volumes decreased 6.7% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly as a consequence of decreased sales volume due to heavy rains and flooding in the North coast of Peru.


Clinker Production Volume
(thousands of metric tons)

 
 
Production
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Planta Pacasmayo
173.5
153.2
13.3%
Planta Rioja
51.5
60.8
-15.3%
Planta Piura
193.2
80.7
139.4%
Total
418.2
294.7
41.9%
 
Clinker production volume at the Pacasmayo plant increased 13.3% in 1Q17 when compared to 1Q16, mainly due to maintenance of our main kiln in 1Q16 as well as to the end of imported clinker use.

Clinker production volume at the Rioja plant decreased 15.3% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly due to consumption of inventories and maintenance of one of our kilns during 1Q17, as well as the beginning of production in the Piura plant.

Clinker production volume at the Piura plant increased 139.4% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, since in 1Q16 the plant was still in the ramp up process.
 
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Quicklime Production Volume
(thousands of metric tons)

 
 
Production
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Pacasmayo Plant
41.6
24.2
71.9%
 
Quicklime production volume increased 71.9% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, in line with increased demand.

Installed Capacity:
Installed Cement and Clinker Capacity


Annual installed cement capacity at the Pacasmayo, Piura and Rioja plants remained stable at 2.9 million MT. 1.6 million MT and 440,000 MT, respectively.

The annual installed clinker capacity at the Pacasmayo, Piura and Rioja plants remained stable at 1.5 million MT, 1.0 million MT and 280,000 MT, respectively.
 
 
Utilization Rate 1 :
Pacasmayo Plant Utilization Rate

 
 
Utilization Rate
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Cement
37.0%
50.3%
-13.3 pp.
Clinker
46.3%
40.9%
5.4 pp.
Quicklime
69.3%
40.3%
29.0 pp.
 
The utilization rate of cement production at the Pacasmayo plant decreased 13.3 percentage points in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, in line with the beginning of production at the Piura plant and decreased demand.

The utilization rate of clinker production in 1Q17 increased 5.4 percentage points compared to 1Q16, mainly due to maintenance of our main kiln in 1Q16 and the end of imported clinker use.

Additionally, the utilization rate of quicklime production increased 29.0 percentage points during 1Q17, compared with 1Q16, in line with increased demand.
 
 
 

1 The utilization rates are calculated by dividing production in a given period over nominal installed capacity. The utilization rate implies annualized production, which is calculated by multiplying real production for each quarter by 4.
 
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Rioja Plant Utilization Rate

 
 
Utilization Rate
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Cement
64.9%
70.0%
-5.1 pp.
Clinker
73.6%
86.8%
-13.2 pp.
 
The utilization rate of cement production at the Rioja plant was 64.9% in 1Q17; 5.1 percentage points lower than in 1Q16.

The utilization rate of clinker production at the Rioja plant was 73.6% in 1Q17; 13.3 percentage points lower than 1Q16, due to consumption of inventories and maintenance of one of our kilns during 1Q17 as well as beginning of clinker production in the Piura plant.

Piura Plant Utilization Rate

 
 
Utilization Rate
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Cement
46.5%
30.2%
16.3 pp.
Clinker
77.3%
32.3%
45.0 pp.
 
The utilization rate of cement production at the Piura plant was 46.5% in 1Q17; 16.3 percentage points higher than in 1Q16, since the plant was in its ramp up period in 1Q16 and is now fully operational.

Likewise, the utilization rate of clinker production at the Piura plant was 77.3% in 1Q17; 45 percentage points higher than in 1Q16. During 1Q17 there was some clinker production for inventory purpose.

Consolidated Utilization Rate

 
 
Utilization Rate
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Cement
42.5%
45.6%
-3.1 pp.
Clinker
60.2%
42.4%
17.8 pp.
 
The consolidated utilization rate of cement production was 42.5% 1Q17; 3.1 percentage points lower than in 1Q16 due to decreased demand.

The consolidated utilization rate of clinker production was 60.2% in 1Q17; 17.8 percentage points higher than in 1Q16  since the Piura plant was in its ramp up period in 1Q16 and is now fully operational.
 
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Financial Results:

Income Statement:

The following table shows a summary of the Consolidated Financial Results:

Consolidated Financial Results
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Income Statement
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
280.1
308.8
-9.3%
Gross Profit
112.9
114.2
-1.1%
Total operating expenses, net
-61.2
-50.9
20.2%
Operating Profit
51.8
63.3
-18.2%
Total other expenses, net
-17.3
-20.7
-16.4%
Profit before income tax
34.5
42.6
-19.0%
Income tax expense
-12.0
-13.1
-8.4%
Profit from Continuing Operations
22.4
29.5
-24.1%
Profit from Discontinued Operations
-0.8
-1.7
-52.9%
Profit for the period
21.7
27.7
-21.7%
 
Although revenues decreased 9.3%, gross profit decreased by only 1.1% due to efficiencies achieved from full production at the Piura plant. Profit from continuing operations decreased 24.1% mainly due to increased selling and distribution expenses and increased depreciation from the Piura plant.

Sales of Goods:

The following table shows the Sales of Goods and their respective margins by business segment:

Sales: cement, concrete and blocks
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Cement, concrete and blocks
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
245.6
278.5
-11.8%
Cost of Sales
-137.1
-167.9
-18.3%
Gross Profit
108.5
110.6
-1.9%
Gross Margin
44.2%
39.7%
4.5 pp.
 
Sales of cement, concrete and blocks decreased 11.8% during 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly as a consequence of decreased demand due to landslides, flooding and heavy rains in the North coast of Peru during February and March. However, gross margin increased 4.5 percentage points during 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly due to efficiencies achieved from full production at the Piura plant.
 
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Sales of cement represented 88.8% of cement, concrete and block sales during 1Q17.
 
 
Cement
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
218.0
236.9
-8.0%
Cost of Sales
-114.2
-136.8
-16.5%
Gross Profit
103.8
100.1
3.7%
Gross Margin
47.6%
42.3%
5.3 pp.
 
Sales of cement decreased 8.0% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, reflecting the decrease in cement demand in the northern market. Nonetheless, gross margin increased 5.3 percentage points in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16 due to efficiencies achieved with the production of the Piura plant.

Sales of concrete represented 9.4% of cement, concrete and block sales during 1Q17.
 
 
Concrete
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
23.0
33.6
-31.5%
Cost of Sales
-18.8
-25.2
-25.4%
Gross Profit
4.2
8.4
-50.0%
Gross Margin
18.3%
25.0%
-6.7 pp.
 
Sales of concrete decreased 31.5% during 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly as a consequence of decreased infrastructure spending, due to rains and to some large project delays. Gross margin decreased 6.7 percentage points in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly due to lower dilution of fixed costs.

Sales of blocks represented 1.8% of cement, concrete and block sales during 1Q17.
 
 
Blocks, bricks and pavers
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
4.6
8.0
-42.5%
Cost of Sales
-4.1
-5.9
-30.5%
Gross Profit
0.5
2.1
-76.2%
Gross Margin
10.9%
26.3%
-15.4 pp.
 
During 1Q17, blocks, bricks and pavers sales decreased 42.5% and gross margin decreased 15.4 percentage points compared to 1Q16 mainly due to the conclusion of infrastructure projects which had boosted demand and margins in 1Q16.
 
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Sales: Quicklime
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Quicklime
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
21.6
14.6
47.9%
Cost of Sales
-17.6
-11.2
57.1%
Gross Profit
4.0
3.5
14.3%
Gross Margin
18.5%
24.0%
-5.5 pp.
 
Quicklime sales increased 47.9% in 1Q17 compared to 1Q16, mainly due to an increase in demand. However, gross margin decreased 5.5 percentage points, mainly due to higher raw materials costs and exchange rate effects since the Company sells quicklime in dollars.


Sales: Construction Supplies 1
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Construction Supplies
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Sales of goods
13.0
14.6
-11.0%
Cost of Sales
-12.4
-14.6
-15.1%
Gross Profit
0.6
0.0
N/R
Gross Margin
4.6%
0.0%
4.6 pp.
 
During 1Q17, sales of construction supplies decreased 11.0% compared to 1Q16, mainly due to lower demand, in line with the rest of the construction sector, and increased competition which resulted in lower prices. Gross margin during 1Q17 was 4.6%.

 
 

2   Construction supplies include the following products: steel rebars, wires, nails, corrugated iron, electric conductors, plastic tubes and accessories, among others .
 
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Operating Expenses:

Administrative Expenses
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Administrative expenses
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Personnel expenses
26.7
25.0
6.8%
Third-party services
13.3
13.9
-4.3%
Board of directors compensation
1.6
1.5
6.7%
Depreciation and amortization
3.7
2.7
37.0%
Other
3.1
3.2
-3.1%
Total
48.4
46.3
4.5%
 
During 1Q17, administrative expenses increased 4.5% compared to 1Q16, primarily due to increased personnel expenses and depreciation associated with the start of operations at the Piura plant.


Selling Expenses
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Selling and distribution expenses
 
1Q17
1Q16
% Var.
Personnel expenses
4.9
4.1
19.5%
Advertising and promotion
5.2
3.4
52.9%
Other
2.0
1.6
25.0%
Total
12.1
9.1
33.0%
 
During 1Q17 selling expenses increased 33.0% compared to 1Q16, in line with an increase in the advertising and promotion expenses budget to successfully defend the Company’s market share in light of decreased volumes.
 
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EBITDA Reconciliation:
Consolidated EBITDA
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
 
Consolidated EBITDA
 
1Q17
1Q16
Var %.
Net Income from continuing operations
22.4
29.5
-24.1%
 + Income tax expense
12.0
13.1
-8.4%
 - Finance income
-1.5
-0.2
N/R
 + Finance costs
17.7
16.8
5.4%
 +/- Net (loss) gain from exchange rate
1.1
4.1
-73.2%
 + Depreciation and Amortization
30.7
23.4
31.2%
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA
82.4
86.7
-5.0%
EBITDA from Salsud *
1.4
0.1
N/R
Cement EBITDA
83.8
86.8
-3.5%
 
*   Corresponds to EBITDA excluding the Salmueras Sudamericanas project which is not linked to the cement business and is currently in pre-operating stages, therefore it is not generating revenues.
 
During 1Q17, consolidated EBITDA decreased 5% to S/ 82.4 million compared to S/ 86.7 million in 1Q16, mainly as a result of lower operating profit as a consequence of lower sales volume, increased selling and administrative expenses, and an a one-off operating income booked in 1Q16 due to a provision for 2015 which was not executed and reverted in 1Q16.

Cash and Debt Position:

Cash:

Consolidated Cash
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s cash position was S/ 18.5 million (US$ 5.7 million). This balance includes certificates of deposit for S/ 5 million (US$ 1.5 million), distributed as follows:

Certificates of deposits in Soles
 
Bank
Amount (S/)
Interest rate
Initial Date
Maturity Date
         
Banco de Crédito del Perú
S/ 4.0
4.10%
March 31,2017
April 3, 2017
Banco de Crédito del Perú
S/ 1.0
4.10%
March 31,2017
April 3, 2017
         
 
S/ 5.0
     
 
The remaining balance of S/ 13.5 million (US$ 4.1 million) is held mainly in the Company’s bank accounts, of which US$ 0.8 million are denominated in US dollars and the remainder in Soles.
 
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Debt Position:

Consolidated Debt
(in millions of Soles S/)


Below are the contractual obligations with payment deadlines related to the Company’s debt, including interest.
 
 
Payments due by period
 
Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
More than 5 Years
Total
Debt adjusted by hedge
                         -
                         -
                         -
                  913.3
       913.3
Future interest payments
                     43.8
                     87.7
                     87.7
                     43.8
       263.0
Total
               43.8
               87.7
               87.7
            957.1
    1,176.3
 
As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s total outstanding debt reached S/ 974.4 million (US$ 300.0 million), which correspond to the international bonds issued in February 2013. These bonds have a coupon rate of 4.50% with a 10-year bullet maturity.

As of March 31, 2017, the Company has entered into cross currency swap hedging agreements for US$300 million to manage foreign exchange risks related to US dollar-denominated debt. The adjusted debt by hedge is  S/ 913.3 million (US$ 281.2 million).

Net Adjusted Debt/EBITDA ratio was 2.3x

Capex

Capex
(in millions of Soles S/)

 
As of March 31, 2017, the Company invested S/ 10.1 million (US$ 3.1 million), allocated to the following projects:
 
Projects
3M17
Pacasmayo Plant Projects
                     5.0
Concrete and aggregates equipment
                     4.7
Rioja Plant Projects
                     0.4
Other investing activities
                         -
Total
                   10.1
 
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Projects

Salmueras Sudamericanas S.A.

 
In 2011, the Company signed an agreement with Quimica del Pacifico (Quimpac), a leading Peruvian chemical company, to establish Salmueras Sudamericanas S.A., in which the Company owns 74.9% of the outstanding shares, with Quimpac holding the remaining 25.1%.

The basic engineering study was conducted by K-Utec AG Salt Technologies, a German company with over 50 years of experience in the salt business. The report is currently being evaluated by both partners in order to determine how to move forward based on their respective investment priorities. The environmental impact study was approved in December 2014.

 
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About Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. is a cement company, located in the Northern region of Peru. In February 2012, the Company’s shares were listed on The New York Stock Exchange - Euronext under the ticker symbol "CPAC". With more than 59 years of operating history, the Company produces, distributes and sells cement and cement-related materials, such as concrete blocks and ready-mix concrete. Cementos Pacasmayo’s products are primarily used in construction, which has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the Peruvian economy in recent years. The Company also produces and sells quicklime for use in mining operations.

For more information, please visit: http://www.cementospacasmayo.com.pe/investors

Note: The Company presented some figures converted from Soles to U.S. Dollars for comparison purposes. The exchange rate used to convert Soles to U.S. dollars was S/ 3.248 per US$ 1.00, which was the exchange rate, reported as of March 31, 2017 by the Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP’s (SBS). The information presented in U.S. dollars is for the convenience of the reader only. Certain figures included in this report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures presented in previous quarters.
 
 
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management’s current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance and financial results. Also, certain reclassifications have been made to make figures comparable for the periods. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
 
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
   
As of March 31, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 (audited)
   
     
Assets
As of mar-17
As of Dec-16
Current Assets
S/ (000)
S/ (000)
Cash and term deposits
                      18,544
                      80,215
Trade and other receivables
                      80,810
                      81,121
Income tax prepayments
                      40,336
                      46,546
Inventories
                    345,731
                   346,535
Prepayments
                      14,880
                        7,909
Total current assets
                    500,301
                   562,326
     
Assets held for distribution
                               -
338,411
     
 
As of mar-17
As of Dec-16
Non-current assets
S/ (000)
S/ (000)
Other receivables
                      24,439
                      25,120
Prepayments
                            937
                        1,222
Available-for-sale financial investments
                      21,873
                            657
Other financial instruments
                      46,158
                      69,912
Property, plant and equipment
                2,244,757
                2,273,048
Exploration and evaluation assets
                      44,726
                      43,028
Deferred income tax assets
                        6,781
                        6,350
Other assets
                            498
                            549
Total non-current assets
                2,390,169
                2,419,886
     
Total assets
                    500,799
                   562,875
     
Liabilities and equity
As of mar-17
As of Dec-16
Current liabilities
S/ (000)
S/ (000)
Trade and other payables
                    114,973
                   142,773
Income tax payable
                        2,803
                        3,464
Provisions
                      27,302
                      31,711
Total current liabilities
                    145,078
                   177,948
     
Liabilities directly related to assets held for distribution
                               -
                        2,704
     
 
As of mar-17
As of Dec-16
Non-current liabilities
S/ (000)
S/ (000)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
                    965,259
                   998,148
Other non-current provisions
                      22,042
                      22,042
Deferred income tax liabilities
                    134,793
                   139,752
Total non-current liabilities
                1,122,094
                1,159,942
     
Total liabilities
                1,267,172
                1,337,890
     
Equity
As of mar-17
As of Dec-16
 
S/ (000)
S/ (000)
Capital stock
                    423,868
                   531,461
Investment shares
                      40,279
                      50,503
Treasury shares
                  -119,005
                  -108,248
Additional paid-in capital
                    426,490
                   545,165
Legal reserve
                    153,349
                   188,075
Other reserves
                    -10,657
                    -16,602
Retained earnings
                    697,160
                   677,086
     
     
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
                1,611,484
                1,867,440
Non-controlling interests
                      11,814
                   112,589
     
Total equity
                1,623,298
                1,980,029
     
Total liabilities and equity
                2,890,470
                3,317,919
 
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Interim condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss
   
For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (both unaudited)
     
 
1Q17
1Q16
 
S/ (000)
S/ (000)
Sales of goods
280,129
308,768
Cost of sales
-167,190
-194,540
Gross profit
112,939
114,228
     
Operating income (expenses)
   
Administrative expenses
-48,350
-46,401
Selling and distribution expenses
-12,139
-9,076
Other operating income (expenses), net
                          -694
                        4,548
Total operating expenses , net
-61,183
-50,929
     
Operating profit
51,756
63,299
     
Other income (expenses)
   
Finance income
1,530
266
Finance costs
-17,710
-16,839
Net (loss) gain from exchange difference
-1,110
-4,157
     
Total other expenses, net
-17,290
-20,730
     
Profit before income tax
34,466
42,569
     
Income tax expense
-12,021
-13,097
     
Profit for the year from continuing operations
22,445
29,472
Profit for the year from discontinued operations
-754
-1,731
Profit for the period
21,691
27,741
     
Attributable to:
   
Equity holders of the parent
23,305
28,459
Non-controlling interests
-614
-718
Net income
21,691
27,741
     
Earnings per share
   
Basic and diluted for continuing and discontinued operations attributable to equity holders of common
shares and investment shares of the parent (S/ per share)
0.04
0.06
 
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Interim condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity
           
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (both unaudited)
         
                       
 
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
   
 
Capital stock
S/ (000)
Investment shares
S/ (000)
Treasury shares
S/ (000)
Additional
paid-in capital
S/ (000)
Legal reserve
S/ (000)
Unrealized
gain (loss) on available-for-sale
investments
S/ (000)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge S/(000)
Retained earnings
S/ (000)
Total
S/ (000)
Non-
controlling interests
S/ (000)
Total equity
S/ (000)
                       
Balance as of January 1, 2016
            531,461
              50,503
          -108,248
            553,466
              176,458
                     -11
           11,660
            727,765
        1,943,054
            103,080
        2,046,134
Profit for the year
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
              28,459
              28,459
                  -718
              27,741
Other comprehensive income
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
                    104
           18,890
 -
              18,994
                       -
              18,994
Total comprehensive income
                       -
                       -
                       -
                       -
                          -
                    104
           18,890
              28,459
              47,453
                  -718
              46,735
                       
Appropriation of legal reserve
 -
 -
 -
 -
                   2,846
 -
 -
               -2,846
 -
 -
 -
Contribution of non-controlling interests
 -
 -
 -
 -
         
                    473
                    473
Other adjustments of non-controlling interests
 -
 -
 -
               -7,521
 -
 -
 -
                       -
               -7,521
                7,521
 -
                       
Balance as of March 31, 2016
            531,461
              50,503
          -108,248
            545,945
              179,304
                      93
           30,550
            753,378
        1,982,986
            110,356
        2,093,342
                       
Balance as of January 1, 2017
               531,461
                 50,503
-108,248
               545,165
                 188,075
                       145
            -16,747
               677,086
           1,867,440
               112,589
           1,980,029
Profit for the year
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
              22,305
              22,305
                  -614
              21,691
Other comprehensive income
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
                         7
             5,938
 -
                5,945
 -
                5,945
Total comprehensive income
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
                         7
             5,938
              22,305
              28,250
                  -614
              27,636
                       
Appropriation of legal reserve
-
-
-
-
                      2,231
 -
 -
                  -2,231
-
-
-
Contribution of non-controlling interests
 -
 -
 -
 -
                          -
 -
 -
 -
                       -
                      90
                      90
Purchase of shares in treasury
 -
 -
            -34,216
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
            -34,216
 -
            -34,216
Splitting effects of equity
          -107,593
            -10,224
              23,459
          -118,569
               -36,957
 -
 -
 -
          -249,884
          -100,357
          -350,241
Other adjustments of non-controlling interests
 -
 -
 -
                  -106
 -
 -
 -
 -
                  -106
                    106
 -
                       
Balance as of March 31, 2017
            423,868
              40,279
          -119,005
            426,490
              153,349
                    152
         -10,809
            697,160
        1,611,484
              11,814
        1,623,298
 
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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


CEMENTOS PACASMAYO S.A.A.

 
 

By: /s/ CARLOS JOSE MOLINELLI MATEO

Name: Carlos Jose Molinelli Mateo

Title: Stock Market Representative

 
 

Date: April 25, 2017
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