LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 22, 2024.
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FY2023 · Filed Feb 22, 2024
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31 - Commitments
NOTE 31 -COMMITMENTS
(a)Commitments arising from loans
In relation to certain contracts committed by the Company for the financing of the Boeing 777 aircraft, which are guaranteed by the Export – Import Bank of the United States of America, limits have been established for some financial indicators of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. on a consolidated basis. Under no circumstance does non-compliance with these limits generate loan acceleration.
The Company and its subsidiaries do not have credit agreements that impose limits on financial indicators of the Company or its subsidiaries, with the exception of those detailed below:
On October 12, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acting through its Florida branch, closed a newfour years revolving credit facility (“Exit RCF”) of US$500 million with a consortium offive banks led by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. As of December 31, 2023, this credit facility is undrawn and fully available. In addition, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., together with Professional Airline Services, Inc., a Florida corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., issued (i) on October 12, 2022, as modified on November 3, 2022, afive years term loan facility (“Term Loan B Facility”) of US$1,100 million (US$1,089 million outstanding as of December 31, 2023), (ii) on October 18, 2022, a 13.375% senior secured notes due 2027 (“2027 Notes”) for an aggregate principal amount of US$450 million and (iii) on October 18, 2022, a 13.375% senior secured notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”, together with the 2027 Notes, the “Notes”) for and aggregate principal amount of US$700 million. The Exit RCF, the Term Loan B Facility and the Notes (together, the “Exit Financing”) share the same intangible collateral composed mainly of the FFP (LATAM Pass loyalty program) business receivables, Cargo business receivables, certain slots, gates and routes and LATAM’s intellectual property and brands. The Exit Financing contains certain covenants limiting us and our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, make certain types of restricted payments, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, engage in certain business activities or make certain investments. In addition, the agreements include a minimum liquidity restriction, requiring us to maintain a minimum liquidity, measured at the consolidated Company (LATAM Airlines Group S.A.) level, of US$750 million
On November 3, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acting through its Florida branch, amended and extended the 2016 revolving credit facility (“RCF”) with a consortium ofthirteen financial institutions led by Citibank, N.A., guaranteed by aircraft, engines and spare parts for a total committed amount of US$600 million. The RCF includes restrictions of minimum liquidity measured at the consolidated Company level (with a minimum level of US$750 million and measured individually for LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (with a minimum level of US$400 million jointly). Compliance with these restrictions is a prerequisite for drawing under the line; if the line is used, compliance with said restrictions must be reported periodically, and non-compliance with these restrictions may trigger an acceleration of the loan. As of December 31, 2023, this line of credit is undrawn and fully available.
On November 3, 2022, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acting through its Florida branch, executed afive years credit facility (“Spare Engine Facility”) with, among others, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, acting through its New York branch, as facility agent and arranger and guaranteed by spare engines for a principal amount of US$275 million. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding amount under the Spare Engine Facility is US$266.8 million. The facility includes restrictions of minimum liquidity measured at the consolidated Company level (with a minimum level of US$750 million) and measured individually for LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (with a minimum level of US$400 million jointly).
As of December 31, 2023, the Company complies with the aforementioned minimum liquidity covenants.
b)Other commitments
As of December 31, 2023, the Company maintains valid letters of credit, guarantee notes and guarantee insurance policies, according to the following detail:
| Creditor Guarantee | Debtor | Quantity | Type | ValueThUS$ | ReleaseDate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERINTENDENCIA NACIONAL DE ADUANAS Y DE ADMINISTRACION TRIBUTARIA | LATAM Airlines Perú S.A. | 49 | Letter of Credit | 202,583 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| SÉTIMA TURMA DO TRIBUNAL REGIONAL FEDERAL DA 1ª REGIÃO - PROCEDIMENTO COMUM CÍVEL - DECEA - 0012177-54.2016.4.01.3400 | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 57,554 | Apr 20, 2025 |
| ISOCELES | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 1 | Letter of Credit | 41,000 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| UNIÃO FEDERAL ( FAZENDA NACIONAL) | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 33,045 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| UNIÃO FEDERAL - PGFN | ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. | 2 | Guarantee Insurance | 21,538 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| UNIÃO FEDERAL - PGFN | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 4 | Guarantee Insurance | 21,131 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| UNIÃO FEDERAL - FAZENDA NACIONAL | ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. | 2 | Guarantee Insurance | 17,838 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| UNIÃO FEDERAL | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 5 | Guarantee Insurance | 11,226 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| FUNDACAO DE PROTECAO E DEFESA DO CONSUMIDOR PROCON | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 7 | Guarantee Insurance | 10,844 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| VARA DAS EXECUÇÕES FISCAIS ESTADUAIS DE SÃO PAULO - FORO DAS EXECUÇÕES FISCAIS DE SÃO PAULO | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 9,752 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INS. CO. C/O ROANOKE INS. GROUP INC | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 19 | Letter of Credit | 6,305 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TRIBUNAL DE JUSTIÇA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO | ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. | 2 | Guarantee Insurance | 6,263 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| BBVA | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 1 | Letter of Credit | 3,800 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| 1° VARA DE EXECUÇÕES FISCAIS E DE CRIMES CONTRA A ORDEM TRIB DA COM DE FORTALEZA | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 2,962 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| FUNDAÇÃO DE PROTEÇÃO E DEFESA DO CONSUMIDOR DE SÃO PAULO - PROCON | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 5,016 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 2,700 | Jul 20, 2024 |
| COMISÓN EUROPEA | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 1 | Letter of Credit | 2,598 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| UNIAO FEDERAL (FAZENDA NACIONAL) | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 2,457 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 17ª VARA CÍVEL DA COMARCA DA CAPITAL DE JOÃO PESSOA/PB | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 2,527 | Jun 25, 2028 |
| PROCON - FUNDACAO DE PROTECAO E DEFESA DO CONSUMIDOR | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 2 | Guarantee Insurance | 4,178 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIR TERMINAL LLC | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 1 | Letter of Credit | 2,300 | Jan 27, 2024 |
| Creditor Guarantee | Debtor | Quantity | Type | ValueThUS$ | ReleaseDate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN DADE CONTY (MIAMI - DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT) | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 6 | Letter of Credit | 2,462 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| SÉTIMA TURMA DO TRIBUNAL REGIONAL FEDERAL DA 1ª REGIÃO - PROCEDIMENTO COMUM CÍVEL - DECEA - 0012177-54.2016.4.01.3400 | ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 2,245 | May 7, 2025 |
| SERVICIO NACIONAL DE ADUANA DEL ECUADOR | LATAM-Airlines Ecuador S.A. | 4 | Letter of Credit | 2,130 | May 8, 2024 |
| VARA DE EXECUÇÕES FISCAIS ESTADUAIS DA COMARCA DE SÃO PAULO/SP - EXECUÇÃO FISCAL N.º 1507367-03.2016.8.26.0014 | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 2,025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| SOCIEDAD CONCESIONARIA NUEVO PUDAHUEL S.A. | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 18 | Letter of Credit | 1,551 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| 14ª VARA FEDERAL DA SEÇÃO JUDICIÁRIA DO DISTRITO FEDERAL / TRIBUNAL: 7ª TURMA DO TRIBUNAL REGIONAL FEDERAL DA 1ª REGIÃO - ANULATÓRIA N.º 0007263-25.2008.4.01.3400 | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,867 | May 29, 2025 |
| UNIÃO FEDERAL, REPRESENTADO PELA PROCURADORIA SECCIONAL DA FAZENDA NACIONAL EM CAMPINAS | ABSA Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,931 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| FIANÇA TAM LINHAS AÉREAS X JUIZ FEDERAL DE UMA DAS VARAS DA SEÇÃO JUDICIÁRIA DE BRASÍLIA/ | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,810 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| LIMA AIRPORT PARTNERS S.R.L. | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 32 | Letter of Credit | 1,628 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| TRIBUNAL DE JUSTIÇA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 964 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| UNIDAD ADMINISTRATIVA BOGOTÁ | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 4 | Letter of Credit | 1,432 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| JUIZO DE DIREITO DA VARA DA FAZENDA PUBLICA ESTADUAL DA COMARCA DA CAPITAL DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,435 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIR TERMINAL LLC | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,300 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| MUNICIPIO DO RIO DE JANEIRO | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,239 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| AENA AEROPUERTOS S.A | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 2 | Letter of Credit | 2,370 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| CITY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 5 | Letter of Credit | 1,074 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| FUNDAÇÃO DE PROTEÇÃO E DEFESA DO CONSUMIDOR DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,152 | Dec 31, 2099 |
| PARQUE DE MAETERIAL AERONAUTICO DO GALEAO - PAMA GL | TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. | 1 | Guarantee Insurance | 1,053 | Jun 18, 2024 |
Letters of credit related to right-of-use assets are included in Note 16 Property, plant and equipment letter (d) Additional information Property, plant and equipment, in numeral (i) Property, plant and equipment delivered as collateral.
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