6-K 1 siditr3q20_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of October, 2020

Commission File Number 1-14732

 


 

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

National Steel Company

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

 

Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3400, 20º andar
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
04538-132

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.  

 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

 

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  

Yes _______ No ___X____

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

Company Information  
Capital Breakdown 1
Parent Company Financial Statements  
Balance Sheet – Assets 2
Balance Sheet – Liabilities 3
Statement of Income 4
Statement of Comprehensive Income 5
Statement of Cash Flows 6
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity  
01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 8
01/01/2019 to 09/30/2020 9
Statement of Value Added 10
Consolidated Financial Statements  
Balance Sheet – Assets 11
Balance Sheet - Liabilities 12
Statement of Income 14
Statement of Comprehensive Income 16
Statement of Cash Flows 17
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity  
01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 19
01/01/2019 to 09/30/2020 20
Statement of Value Added 21
Comments on the Company’s Consolidated Performance 22
Notes to the quarterly financial information 40
Comments on the Performance of Business Projections 94
Reports and Statements  
Unqualified Independent Auditors’ Review Report 98
Officers Statement on the Financial Statements 100
Officers Statement on Auditor’s Report 101

 

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Company Information / Capital Breakdown

 

Number of Shares

(Units)

Current Quarter

09/30/2020

 
Paid-in Capital    
Common 1,387,524,047  
Preferred 0  
Total 1,387,524,047  
Treasury Shares    
Common 7,409,500  
Preferred 0  
Total 7,409,500  

 

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Balance Sheet - Assets
(R$ thousand)  

 

         
Code Description  Current Quarter 09/30/2020  Previous Year 12/31/2019
1 Total Assets          49,196,211        44,814,611
1.01 Current assets          12,163,202         9,719,866
1.01.01 Cash and cash equivalents            2,370,726            392,107
1.01.02 Financial investments            2,778,724         2,596,424
1.01.02.01 Financial investments measured a fair value through profit or loss            2,212,063         2,114,620
1.01.02.01.03 Financial investments measured a fair value through profit or loss – Usiminas’ shares            2,212,063         2,114,620
1.01.02.03 Financial investments at amortized cost               566,661            481,804
1.01.03 Trade receivables            1,750,211         1,691,643
1.01.04 Inventory            3,110,722         3,736,716
1.01.08 Other current assets            2,152,819         1,302,976
1.01.08.03 Others            2,152,819         1,302,976
1.01.08.03.01 Recoverable taxes            1,761,045         1,129,584
1.01.08.03.02 Prepaid expenses               110,472              82,664
1.01.08.03.03 Dividends receivable               229,379              33,447
1.01.08.03.04 Others                 51,923              57,281
1.02 Non-current assets          37,033,009        35,094,745
1.02.01 Long-term assets            6,957,978         7,374,332
1.02.01.03 Financial investments at amortized cost               131,317              95,719
1.02.01.07 Deferred taxes assets            2,434,954         2,435,551
1.02.01.10 Other non-current assets            4,391,707         4,843,062
1.02.01.10.03 Recoverable taxes               685,987         1,907,420
1.02.01.10.04 Judicial deposits               250,818            224,300
1.02.01.10.05 Prepaid expenses                 98,165            110,099
1.02.01.10.06 Receivable from related parties            1,853,911         1,558,194
1.02.01.10.07 Others            1,502,826         1,043,049
1.02.02 Investments          19,842,618        17,402,191
1.02.02.01 Equity interest          19,696,884        17,316,463
1.02.02.02 Investment Property               145,734              85,728
1.02.03 Property, plant and equipment          10,186,126        10,266,084
1.02.03.01 Property, plant and equipment in operation            8,444,525         8,685,331
1.02.03.02 Right of use in leases                 35,494              44,172
1.02.03.03 Property, plant and equipment in progress            1,706,107         1,536,581
1.02.04 Intangible assets                 46,287              52,138
               

 

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Balance Sheet – Liabilities
(R$ thousand)
Code Description  Current Quarter 09/30/2020  Previous Year 12/31/2019
2 Total Liabilities 49,196,211 44,814,611
2.01 Current liabilities 8,713,752 9,224,591
2.01.01 Payroll and related taxes 211,293 170,792
2.01.02 Trade payables 3,927,712 2,506,244
2.01.03 Tax payables 175,705 78,911
2.01.04 Borrowings and financing 3,013,864 4,396,840
2.01.05 Other payables 1,351,708 2,019,788
2.01.05.02 Others 1,351,708 2,019,788
2.01.05.02.01 Dividends and interests on shareholder´s equity 13,075 13,252
2.01.05.02.05 Advances from clients 149,328 72,404
2.01.05.02.06 Trade payables – Drawee risk 573,153 1,121,312
2.01.05.02.07 Lease liabilities 14,230 17,269
2.01.05.02.08 Other payables 601,922 795,551
2.01.06 Provisions 33,470 52,016
2.01.06.01 Provision for tax, social security, labor and civil risks 33,470 52,016
2.02 Non-current liabilities 35,485,732 25,415,476
2.02.01 Borrowings and financing 27,386,519 19,702,620
2.02.02 Other payables 430,602 356,942
2.02.02.02 Others 430,602 356,942
2.02.02.02.03 Lease liabilities 21,105 28,671
2.02.02.02.04 Other payables 284,446 328,271
2.02.02.02.06 Derivative financial instruments 125,051 -
2.02.04 Provisions 7,668,611 5,355,914
2.02.04.01 Provision for tax, social security, labor and civil risks 379,743 370,703
2.02.04.02 Other provisions 7,288,868 4,985,211
2.02.04.02.03 Provision for environmental liabilities and decommissioning of assets 185,651 164,464
2.02.04.02.04 Pension and healthcare plan 912,184 912,184
2.02.04.02.05 Provision for losses on investments 6,191,033 3,908,563
2.03 Shareholders’ equity 4,996,727 10,174,544
2.03.01 Paid-up capital 4,540,000 4,540,000
2.03.02 Capital reserves 32,720 32,720
2.03.04 Earnings reserves 4,431,200 4,431,200
2.03.04.01 Legal reserve 278,576 278,576
2.03.04.02 Statutory reserve 4,210,888 4,210,888
2.03.04.09 Treasury shares (58,264) (58,264)
2.03.05 Accumulated earnings (losses) 65,113 -
2.03.08 Other comprehensive income (4,072,306) 1,170,624
       

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Statement of Income    
(R$ thousand)
 

 

Code Description Current Quarter 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Same quarter previous year 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
3.01 Revenues from sale of goods and rendering of services 3,998,497 9,879,817 2,675,199 8,679,231
3.02 Costs from sale of goods and rendering of services (3,387,750) (8,689,585) (2,765,033) (8,473,275)
3.03 Gross profit 610,747 1,190,232 (89,834) 205,956
3.04 Operating (expenses)/income 218,586 (1,679,782) (338,290) 37,233
3.04.01 Selling expenses (175,430) (501,592) (129,121) (388,268)
3.04.02 General and administrative expenses (52,898) (164,022) (70,568) (189,504)
3.04.04 Other operating income 13,950 378,777 (231,182) (226,952)
3.04.05 Other operating expenses (497,458) (1,985,401) (572,772) (1,346,041)
3.04.06 Equity in results of affiliated companies 930,422 592,456 665,353 2,187,998
3.05 Profit before financial income (expenses) and taxes 829,333 (489,550) (428,124) 243,189
3.06 Financial income (expenses) 256,298 677,011 (563,786) (1,204,629)
3.06.01 Financial income 129,950 635,636 52,385 203,210
3.06.02 Financial expenses 126,348 41,375 (616,171) (1,407,839)
3.06.02.01 Net exchange differences over financial instruments 11,037 1,094,345 (189,477) (100,432)
3.06.02.02 Financial expenses 115,311 (1,052,970) (426,694) (1,307,407)
3.07 Profit (loss) before taxes 1,085,631 187,461 (991,910) (961,440)
3.08 Income tax and social contribution (4,845) (122,348) (1,048) 1,705,993
3.09 Profit (loss) from continued operations 1,080,786 65,113 (992,958) 744,553
3.11 Profit (loss) for the year 1,080,786 65,113 (992,958) 744,553
3.99.01 Basic earnings per share - - - -
3.99.01.01 Common shares 0.78311 0.04718 (0.71948) 0.53949
3.99.02 Diluted earnings per share - - - -
3.99.02.01 Common shares 0.78311 0.04718 (0.71948) 0.53949

  

 

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Statement of Comprehensive Income
(R$ thousand)
 
 

 

Code Description Current Quarter 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Same quarter previous year 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
4.01 (Loss) profit for the year 1,080,786 65,113 (992,958) 744,553
4.02 Other comprehensive income (237,274) (5,242,930) (791,915) (196,236)
4.02.01 Actuarial gains over pension plan of subsidiaries, net of taxes 28 89 30 89
4.02.02 (Loss) /Gain over pension plan - - - 93,894
4.02.04 Cumulative translation adjustments for the year 135,882 649,335 64,636 36,700
4.02.10 (Loss)/gain on the percentage change in investments 1,631 6,243 - (1,995)
4.02.11 Losses in cash flow hedge (651,581) (7,316,513) (1,038,192) (959,789)
4.02.13 Cash flow hedge reclassified to income upon realization 341,991 1,481,672 186,022 632,681
4.02.14 Gain (Loss) on net investment hedge from investments in subsidiaries - 1,469 (4,411) 2,184
4.02.16 (Loss)/ gain in cash flow hedge from investments in subsidiaries (65,225) (65,225) - -
4.03 Comprehensive income for the year 843,512 (5,177,817) (1,784,873) 548,317

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Statements of Cash Flows – Indirect Method (R$ thousand)
Code Description Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
6.01 Net cash from operating activities 2,779,274 1,902,461
6.01.01 Cash from operations 723,000 (613,530)
6.01.01.01 Profit (loss) for the period 65,113 744,553
6.01.01.02 Financial charges in borrowing and financing raised 771,804 1,054,136
6.01.01.03 Financial charges in borrowing and financing granted (34,204) (42,331)
6.01.01.04 Charges on lease liabilities 2,667 2,029
6.01.01.05 Depreciation, amortization and depletion 650,438 481,891
6.01.01.06 Equity in results of affiliated companies (592,456) (2,187,998)
6.01.01.07 Deferred taxes assets 597 (1,705,982)
6.01.01.08 Provision for tax, social security, labor, civil and environmental risks (9,506) (141,615)
6.01.01.09 Monetary and exchange variations, net 436,078 716,220
6.01.01.10 Result of derivative operations - 7,664
6.01.01.11 Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (100,314) 365,305
6.01.01.12 Write-off of property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets (2,283) 18,324
6.01.01.13 Provision for environmental liabilities and decommissioning of assets 21,187 (15,876)
6.01.01.14 Accrued/(reversal) for consumption and services 3,749 68,132
6.01.01.16 Others 22,884 22,018
6.01.01.17 Receivables by indemnity (512,754) -
6.01.02 Changes in assets and liabilities 2,056,274 2,515,991
6.01.02.01 Trade receivables - third parties 60,297 61,528
6.01.02.02 Trade receivables - related party (153,234) (112,331)
6.01.02.03 Inventory 625,994 (587,053)
6.01.02.04 Receivables - related parties/dividends 946,259 3,644,534
6.01.02.05 Recoverable taxes 589,972 (60,522)
6.01.02.06 Judicial deposits 20,256 9,178
6.01.02.09 Trade payables 1,326,253 (173,196)
6.01.02.10 Trade payables – Drawee risk (548,159) 862,412
6.01.02.11 Payroll and related taxes 40,501 71,196
6.01.02.12 Tax payables 110,562 (54,424)
6.01.02.13 Payables to related parties (217,251) 33,526
6.01.02.15 Interest paid (766,529) (1,067,847)
6.01.02.17 Interest received 1,202 -
6.01.02.18 Others 20,151 (111,010)
6.02 Net cash investment activities (852,338) (781,052)

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6.02.01 Investments / AFAC / Acquisitions of Shares (76,133) (70,623)
6.02.02 Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (568,613) (759,368)
6.02.07 Intercompany loans granted (2,365,393) (170,182)
6.02.09 Intercompany loans received 2,241,226 -
6.02.11 Financial Investments, net of redemption (83,425) 219,121
6.03 Net cash used in financing activities 51,683 (914,916)
6.03.01 Borrowings and financing raised 80,744 3,377,697
6.03.02 Transactions cost - Borrowings and financing (18,478) (35,262)
6.03.03 Borrowings and financing – related parties 2,421,713 3,274,891
6.03.05 Amortization of borrowings and financing (1,570,158) (5,028,445)
6.03.06 Amortization of borrowings and financing - related parties (843,642) (1,181,350)
6.03.07 Amortization of leases (18,319) (11,768)
6.03.08 Dividends and interest on shareholder’s equity (177) (1,310,679)
6.05 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,978,619 206,493
6.05.01 Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the year 392,107 539,853
6.05.02 Cash and equivalents at the end of the year 2,370,726 746,346

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Statement of Changes in Equity - 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020
(R$ thousand)
Code Description Paid-up capital Capital reserve, granted options and treasury shares Earnings reserve Retained earnings (accumulated losses) Other comprehensive income Shareholders’ equity
5.01 Opening balances 4,540,000 32,720 4,431,200 1,170,624 10,174,544
5.03 Adjusted opening balances 4,540,000 32,720 4,431,200 1,170,624 10,174,544
5.05 Total comprehensive income  -   -  65,113  (5,242,930)  (5,177,817)
5.05.01 Profit (loss) for the period  -   -  65,113  -  65,113
5.05.02 Other comprehensive income  -   -   (5,242,930)  (5,242,930)
5.05.02.04 Translation adjustments for the year  -   -  649,335 649,335
5.05.02.07 Actuarial gains/(losses) on pension plan, net of taxes  -   -  89 89
5.05.02.12 (Loss) / gain on the percentage change in investments  -   -  6,243 6,243
5.05.02.13 (Loss) / gain on cash flow hedge accounting, net of taxes  -   -   (5,900,066)  (5,900,066)
5.05.02.14 (Loss) / gain on hedge of net investment in foreign operations  -   -  1,469 1,469
5.07 Closing balance 4,540,000 32,720 4,431,200 65,113  (4,072,306) 4,996,727
               

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Statement of Changes in Equity - 01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
(R$ thousand)    
Code Description Paid-up capital Capital reserve, granted options and treasury shares Earnings reserve Retained earnings (accumulated losses) Other comprehensive income Shareholders’ equity
5.01 Opening balances  4,540,000  32,720  3,064,827  -   1,065,188  8,702,735
5.03 Adjusted opening balances  4,540,000  32,720  3,064,827  -   1,065,188  8,702,735
5.04 Capital transaction with shareholders  -  (412,659) (412,659)
5.04.06 Dividends  -  (412,659) (412,659)
5.05 Total comprehensive income  -  744,553 (196,236) 548,317
5.05.01 Profit (loss) for the period  -  744,553 744,553
5.05.02 Other comprehensive income  -   -  (196,236) (196,236)
5.05.02.04 Translation adjustments for the year  -   -  36,700 36,700
5.05.02.08 Actuarial gains/(losses) on pension plan, net of taxes  -   -  93,983 93,983
5.05.02.10 (Loss) / gain on the percentage change in investments  -   -  (1,995) (1,995)
5.05.02.11 (Loss) / gain on cash flow hedge accounting, net of taxes  -   -  (327,108) (327,108)
5.05.02.13 (Loss) / gain on hedge of net investment in foreign operations  -   -   2,184  2,184
5.07 Closing balance  4,540,000  32,720  3,064,827 331,894 868,952  8,838,393
               

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Parent Company Financial Statements / Statement of Value Added
(R$ thousand)
 
Code Description Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
7.01 Revenues 12,412,192 10,572,016
7.01.01 Sales of products and rendering of services 12,218,076 10,856,499
7.01.02 Other revenues 191,532 (306,910)
7.01.04 Allowance for (reversal of) doubtful debts 2,584 22,427
7.02 Raw materials acquired from third parties (11,099,220) (10,471,007)
7.02.01 Cost of sales and services (8,885,496) (8,801,675)
7.02.02 Materials, electric power, outsourcing and other (2,233,368) (1,646,063)
7.02.03 Impairment/recovery of assets 19,644 (23,269)
7.03 Gross value added 1,312,972 101,009
7.04 Retentions (648,994) (481,891)
7.04.01 Depreciation, amortization and depletion (648,994) (481,891)
7.05 Value added created 663,978 (380,882)
7.06 Value added received 1,591,170 2,450,407
7.06.01 Equity in results of affiliates companies 592,456 2,187,998
7.06.02 Financial income 635,636 203,210
7.06.03 Others 363,078 59,199
7.06.03.01 Others and exchange gains 363,078 59,199
7.07 Value added for distribution 2,255,148 2,069,525
7.08 Value added distributed 2,255,148 2,069,525
7.08.01 Personnel 962,149 1,007,083
7.08.01.01 Salaries and wages 727,468 749,657
7.08.01.02 Benefits 185,240 203,434
7.08.01.03 Severance payment (FGTS) 49,441 53,992
7.08.02 Taxes, fees and contributions 904,198 (1,154,328)
7.08.02.01 Federal 758,549 (1,326,467)
7.08.02.02 State 145,649 172,139
7.08.03 Remuneration on third-party capital 323,688 1,472,217
7.08.03.01 Interest 1,052,970 1,307,407
7.08.03.02 Rental 1,983 5,179
7.08.03.03 Others (731,265) 159,631
7.08.03.03.01 Others and exchange losses (731,265) 159,631
7.08.04 Remuneration on Shareholders' capital 65,113 744,553
7.08.04.02 Dividends - 412,659
7.08.04.03 Retained earnings (accumulated losses) 65,113 331,894

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Balance Sheet - Assets
(R$ thousand)
Code Description Current Quarter 09/30/2020 Previous Year 12/31/2019
1 Total assets         57,022,091         50,869,276
1.01 Current assets         18,541,939         12,725,805
1.01.01 Cash and cash equivalents          5,724,428          1,088,955
1.01.02 Financial investments          2,805,381          2,633,173
1.01.02.01 Financial investments measured a fair value through profit or loss          2,212,063          2,114,620
1.01.02.01.03 Financial investments measured a fair value through profit or loss – Usiminas’ shares          2,212,063          2,114,620
1.01.02.03 Financial investments at amortized cost             593,318             518,553
1.01.03 Trade receivables          2,668,369          2,047,931
1.01.04 Inventory          5,035,288          5,282,750
1.01.08 Other current assets          2,308,473          1,672,996
1.01.08.03 Others          2,308,473          1,672,996
1.01.08.03.01 Recoverable taxes          1,953,337          1,282,415
1.01.08.03.02 Prepaid expenses             164,588             107,428
1.01.08.03.03 Dividends receivable               45,153               44,554
1.01.08.03.04 Derivative financial instruments                 1,010                 1,364
1.01.08.03.05 Others             144,385             237,235
1.02 Non-current assets         38,480,152         38,143,471
1.02.01 Long-term assets          7,401,053          7,626,577
1.02.01.03 Financial investments at amortized cost             131,317               95,719
1.02.01.07 Deferred taxes assets          2,501,398          2,473,304
1.02.01.10 Other non-current assets          4,768,338          5,057,554
1.02.01.10.03 Recoverable taxes             893,568          2,119,940
1.02.01.10.04 Judicial deposits             372,526             328,371
1.02.01.10.05 Prepaid expenses             130,797             126,213
1.02.01.10.06 Receivable from related parties          1,554,207          1,274,972
1.02.01.10.07 Others          1,817,240          1,208,058
1.02.02 Investments          3,691,195          3,584,169
1.02.02.01 Equity interest          3,530,479          3,482,974
1.02.02.02 Investment Property             160,716             101,195
1.02.03 Property, plant and equipment         20,033,718         19,700,944
1.02.03.01 Property, plant and equipment in operation         15,901,359         16,011,547
1.02.03.02 Right of use in leases             498,805             472,345
1.02.03.03 Property, plant and equipment in progress          3,633,554          3,217,052
1.02.04 Intangible assets          7,354,186          7,231,781
       

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Balance Sheet – Liabilities
(R$ thousand)
Code Description Current Quarter 09/30/2020 Previous Year 12/31/2019
2 Total Liabilities 57,022,091 50,869,276
2.01 Current liabilities 12,861,250 11,619,957
2.01.01 Payroll and related taxes 404,057 317,510
2.01.02 Trade payables 4,560,230 3,012,654
2.01.03 Tax payables 1,664,726 541,027
2.01.04 Borrowings and financing 3,598,537 5,125,843
2.01.05 Other payables 2,553,077 2,526,444
2.01.05.02 Others 2,553,077 2,526,444
2.01.05.02.01 Dividends and interests on shareholder´s equity 40,977 13,252
2.01.05.02.05 Advances from clients 962,789 787,604
2.01.05.02.06 Trade payables – Drawee risk 605,385 1,121,312
2.01.05.02.07 Lease liabilities 84,675 35,040
2.01.05.02.08 Derivative financial instruments 263,283 -
2.01.05.02.09 Other payables 595,968 569,236
2.01.06 Provisions 80,623 96,479
2.01.06.01 Provision for tax, social security, labor and civil risks 80,623 96,479
2.02 Non-current liabilities 37,817,990 27,887,387
2.02.01 Borrowings and financing 32,559,616 22,841,193
2.02.02 Other payables 2,704,234 2,493,702
2.02.02.02 Others 2,704,234 2,493,702
2.02.02.02.03 Advances from clients 1,937,420 1,845,248
2.02.02.02.04 Lease liabilities 420,014 439,350
2.02.02.02.05 Other payables 221,749 209,104
2.02.02.02.06 Derivative financial instruments 125,051 -
2.02.03 Deferred taxes assets 564,043 589,539
2.02.04 Provisions 1,990,097 1,962,953
2.02.04.01 Provision for tax, social security, labor and civil risks 529,176 526,768
2.02.04.02 Other provisions 1,460,921 1,436,185
2.02.04.02.03 Provision for environmental liabilities and decommissioning of assets 548,737 524,001
2.02.04.02.04 Pension and healthcare plan 912,184 912,184
2.03 Shareholders’ equity 6,342,851 11,361,932
2.03.01 Paid-up capital 4,540,000 4,540,000
2.03.02 Capital reserves 32,720 32,720
2.03.04 Earnings reserves 4,431,200 4,431,200
2.03.04.01 Legal reserve 278,576 278,576
2.03.04.02 Statutory reserve 4,210,888 4,210,888
2.03.04.09 Treasury shares (58,264) (58,264)
       

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2.03.05 Accumulated earnings (losses) 65,113 -
2.03.08 Other comprehensive income (4,072,306) 1,170,624
2.03.09 Profit attributable to the non-controlling interests 1,346,124 1,187,388

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Statements of Income
(R$ thousand)
Code Description Current Quarter 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Same quarter previous year 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 YTD previous year01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
3.01 Revenues from sale of goods and rendering of services  8,714,583  20,269,919  6,006,393  18,912,601
3.02 Costs from sale of goods and rendering of services  (5,133,126)  (13,528,898) (4,370,357)  (12,834,121)
3.03 Gross profit  3,581,457  6,741,021  1,636,036  6,078,480
3.04 Operating (expenses)/income  (1,422,016) (3,932,678)  (1,365,864)  (3,494,511)
3.04.01 Selling expenses  (606,938) (1,398,316)  (429,836)  (1,429,593)
3.04.02 General and administrative expenses  (124,180)  (369,681) (137,497) (383,379)
3.04.04 Other operating income 25,549  432,506  (183,090) (163,924)
3.04.05 Other operating expenses (742,417) (2,606,403) (679,510) (1,636,583)
3.04.06 Equity in results of affiliated companies 25,970  9,216 64,069 118,968
3.05 Profit before financial income (expenses) and taxes 2,159,441  2,808,343 270,172  2,583,969
3.06 Financial income (expenses)  (156,049) (1,072,330) (840,074)  (1,832,849)
3.06.01 Financial income 134,489  656,290 114,213 310,994
3.06.02 Financial expenses  (290,538)  (1,728,620) (954,287)  (2,143,843)
3.06.02.01 Net exchange differences over financial instruments (69,751)  277,491  (282,224) (197,581)
3.06.02.02 Financial expenses (220,787)  (2,006,111) (672,063)  (1,946,262)
3.07 Profit (loss) before taxes 2,003,392 1,736,013 (569,902) 751,120
3.08 Income tax and social contribution (741,797) (1,340,227) (300,754) 359,449
3.09 Profit (loss) from continued operations 1,261,595 395,786 (870,656)  1,110,569
3.11 Consolidated Profit (loss) for the year  1,261,595 395,786 (870,656)  1,110,569
3.11.01 Profit attributable to the controlling interests 1,080,786 65,113 (992,958) 744,553
3.11.02 Profit attributable to the non-controlling interests  180,809 330,673 122,302 366,016
3.99.01 Basic earnings per share - - - -

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3.99.01.01 Common shares 0.78311 0.04718 -0.71948 0.53949
3.99.02 Diluted earnings per share 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
3.99.02.01 Common shares 0.78311 0.04718 -0.71948 0.53949

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Statement of Comprehensive Income
(R$ thousand)
 
 

 

Code Description Current Quarter 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 Same quarter previous year 07/01/2019 to 09/30/2019 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
4.01 Consolidated profit (loss) for the year 1,261,595 395,786 (870,656) 1,110,569
4.02 Other comprehensive income (246,566) (5,252,220) (791,913) (196,230)
4.02.01 Actuarial gains over pension plan of subsidiaries, net of taxes 34 97 32 95
4.02.02 (Loss) /Gain over pension plan   - - - 93,894
4.02.04 Cumulative translation adjustments for the year 135,882 649,335 64,636 36,700
4.02.09 (Loss)/gain on the percentage change in investments 1,631 6,243 - (1,995)
4.02.10 Losses in cash flow hedge, net of taxes (834,789) (7,499,721) (1,038,192) (959,789)
4.02.12 (Loss)/gain on hedge of net investment in foreign operations. - 1,469 (4,411) 2,184
4.02.13 Cash flow hedge reclassified to income upon realization, net of taxes 450,676 1,590,357 186,022 632,681
4.03 Consolidated comprehensive income for the year 1,015,029 (4,856,434) (1,662,569) 914,339
4.03.01 Profit attributable to the controlling interests 843,512 (5,177,817) (1,784,873) 548,317
4.03.02 Profit attributable to the non-controlling interests 171,517 321,383 122,304 366,022

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Statements of Cash Flows – Indirect Method
(R$ thousand)    
       
Code Description Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
6.01 Net cash from operating activities 5,586,004 3,760,369
6.01.01 Cash from operations 4,504,812 3,239,338
6.01.01.01 Profit (loss) attributable to the controlling interests 65,113 744,553
6.01.01.02 Results of non-controlling shareholders 330,673 366,016
6.01.01.03 Financial charges in borrowing and financing raised 1,449,560 1,468,587
6.01.01.04 Financial charges in borrowing and financing granted (26,846) (45,219)
6.01.01.05 Charges on lease liabilities 39,814 36,430
6.01.01.06 Depreciation, amortization and depletion 1,376,433 1,065,256
6.01.01.07 Equity in results of affiliated companies (9,216) (118,968)
6.01.01.08 Deferred taxes assets (77,474) (1,620,646)
6.01.01.09 Provision for tax, social security, labor, civil and environmental risks (22,258) (132,585)
6.01.01.10 Monetary, exchange and derivative financial instruments, net 1,990,497 918,838
6.01.01.12 Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (100,314) 365,305
6.01.01.13 Write-off of property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets 4,716 39,806
6.01.01.14 Accrued/(reversal) for consumption and services 20,147 51,248
6.01.01.16 Provision for environmental liabilities and decommissioning of assets 24,736 7,877
6.01.01.17 Others (48,015) 92,840
6.01.01.19 Receivables by indemnity (512,754) -
6.01.02 Changes in assets and liabilities 1,081,192 521,031
6.01.02.01 Trade receivables - third parties (406,493) (162,632)
6.01.02.02 Trade receivables - related party 13,391 (90,822)
6.01.02.03 Inventory 548,764 (866,466)
6.01.02.04 Receivables - related parties/dividends - 5,320
6.01.02.05 Recoverable taxes 555,450 (196,688)
6.01.02.06 Judicial deposits 2,619 (3,434)
6.01.02.08 Trade payables 1,252,949 (151,385)
6.01.02.09 Trade payables – Drawee risk (515,927) 862,412
6.01.02.10 Payroll and related taxes 76,802 101,327
6.01.02.11 Tax payables 1,124,159 229,376
6.01.02.12 Payables to related parties (22,214) (23,538)
6.01.02.13 Advances from clients 110,482 2,645,962
6.01.02.14 Interest paid (1,577,315) (1,619,552)
6.01.02.17 Others (49,661) (208,849)
6.01.02.18 Cash flow hedge accounting (31,814)  
6.02 Net cash investment activities (1,348,220) (1,316,527)
6.02.02 Investments / AFAC / Acquisitions of Shares (69,686) (56,226)
6.02.03 Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (1,118,154) (1,377,339)

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6.02.05 Receipt/(payment) in derivative transactions - (372)
6.02.08 Intercompany loans granted (101,631) (101,913)
6.02.09 Intercompany loans received 14,584 20,386
6.02.10 Financial Investments, net of redemption (73,333) 198,937
6.03 Net cash used in financing activities 442,190 (2,789,789)
6.03.01 Borrowings and financing raised 6,008,548 9,575,838
6.03.02 Transactions cost - Borrowings and financing (35,923) (52,073)
6.03.04 Amortization of borrowings and financing (5,320,116) (10,434,891)
6.03.06 Amortization of leases (75,398) (57,469)
6.03.07 Dividends and interest on shareholder’s equity (134,921) (1,821,194)
6.04 Exchange rate on translating cash and cash equivalents (44,501) (6,194)
6.05 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,635,473 (352,141)
6.05.01 Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the year 1,088,955 2,248,004
6.05.02 Cash and equivalents at the end of the year 5.724.428 1.895.863

 

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Statements of Changes in Equity - 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020
(R$ thousand)
                   
Code Description Paid-up capital Capital reserve, granted options and treasury shares Earnings reserve Retained earnings (accumulated losses) Other comprehensive income Shareholders’ equity Non-controlling interests Shareholders’ equity
5.01 Opening balances 4,540,000 32,720 4,431,200 - 1,170,624 10,174,544 1,187,388 11,361,932
5.03 Adjusted opening balances 4,540,000 32,720 4,431,200 - 1,170,624 10,174,544 1,187,388 11,361,932
5.04 Capital transaction with shareholders - - - - - - (162,647) (162,647)
5.04.06 Dividends - - - - - - (134,745) (134,745)
5.04.07 Interest on equity - - - - - - (27,902) (27,902)
5.05 Total comprehensive income - - - 65,113 (5,242,930) (5,177,817) 321,383 (4,856,434)
5.05.01 (Loss) profit for the year - - - 65,113 - 65,113 330,673 395,786
5.05.02 Other comprehensive income - - - - (5,242,930) (5,242,930) (9,290) (5,252,220)
5.05.02.04 Translation adjustments for the year - - - - 649,335 649,335 - 649,335
5.05.02.07 Actuarial gains/(losses) on pension plan, net of taxes - - - - 89 89 8 97
5.05.02.12 (Loss)/gain on the percentage change in investments - - - - 6,243 6,243 - 6,243
5.05.02.13 (Loss) / gain on cash flow hedge accounting, net of taxes - - - - (5,900,066) (5,900,066) (9,298) (5,909,364)
5.05.02.14 (Loss) / gain on hedge of net investment in foreign operations - - - - 1,469 1,469 - 1,469
5.07 Closing balance 4,540,000 32,720 4,431,200 65,113 (4,072,306) 4,996,727 1,346,124 6,342,851
                   

 

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements / Statements of Changes in Equity - 01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
(R$ thousand)
Code Description Paid-up capital Capital reserve, granted options and treasury shares Earnings reserve Retained earnings (accumulated losses) Other comprehensive income Shareholders’ equity Non-controlling interests Shareholders’ equity
5.01 Opening balances 4,540,000 32,720 3,064,827 - 1,065,188 8,702,735 1,310,705 10,013,440
5.03 Adjusted opening balances 4,540,000 32,720 3,064,827 - 1,065,188 8,702,735 1,310,705 10,013,440
5.04 Capital transaction with shareholders - - - (412,659) - (412,659) (479,051) (891,710)
5.04.06 Dividends - - - (412,659) - (412,659) (430,638) (843,297)
5.04.07 Interest on equity - - - - - - (48,413) (48,413)
5.05 Total comprehensive income - - - 744,553 (196,236) 548,317 366,022 914,339
5.05.01 (Loss) profit for the year - - - 744,553 - 744,553 366,016 1,110,569
5.05.02 Other comprehensive income - - - - (196,236) (196,236) 6 (196,230)
5.05.02.04 Translation adjustments for the year - - - - 36,700 36,700 - 36,700
5.05.02.08 Actuarial gains/(losses) on pension plan, net of taxes - - - - 93,983 93,983 6 93,989
5.05.02.10 (Loss)/gain on the percentage change in investments - - - - (1,995) (1,995) - (1,995)
5.05.02.11 (Loss) / gain on cash flow hedge accounting - - - - (327,108) (327,108) - (327,108)
5.05.02.13 (Loss) / gain on hedge of net investment in foreign operations - - - - 2,184 2,184 - 2,184
5.07 Closing balance 4,540,000 32,720 3,064,827 331,894 868,952 8,838,393 1,197,676 10,036,069
                   

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(R$ thousand)
Code Description Year to date 01/01/2020 to 09/30/2020 YTD previous year  01/01/2019 to 09/30/2019
7.01 Revenues                    23,028,028                    21,037,359
7.01.01 Sales of products and rendering of services                    22,818,215                    21,265,727
7.01.02 Other revenues                        205,079                       (253,242)
7.01.04 Allowance for (reversal of) doubtful debts                            4,734                          24,874
7.02 Raw materials acquired from third parties                   (16,005,568)                   (15,060,282)
7.02.01 Cost of sales and services                   (12,276,717)                   (11,684,401)
7.02.02 Materials, electric power, outsourcing and other                    (3,658,054)                    (3,288,431)
7.02.03 Impairment/recovery of assets                         (70,797)                         (87,450)
7.03 Gross value added                     7,022,460                     5,977,077
7.04 Retentions                    (1,372,557)                    (1,065,256)
7.04.01 Depreciation, amortization and depletion                    (1,372,557)                    (1,065,256)
7.05 Value added created                     5,649,903                     4,911,821
7.06 Value added received                     1,636,493                        610,074
7.06.01 Equity in results of affiliated companies                            9,216                        118,968
7.06.02 Financial income                        656,290                        310,994
7.06.03 Others                        970,987                        180,112
7.06.03.01 Others and exchange gains                        970,987                        180,112
7.07 Value added for distribution                     7,286,396                     5,521,895
7.08 Value added distributed                     7,286,396                     5,521,895
7.08.01 Personnel                     1,652,791                     1,715,683
7.08.01.01 Salaries and wages                     1,284,313                     1,323,162
7.08.01.02 Benefits                        291,973                        312,758
7.08.01.03 Severance payment (FGTS)                          76,505                          79,763
7.08.02 Taxes, fees and contributions                     2,532,531                        356,167
7.08.02.01 Federal                     2,246,836                        132,068
7.08.02.02 State                        259,321                        206,813
7.08.02.03 Municipal                          26,374                          17,286
7.08.03 Remuneration on third-party capital                     2,705,288                     2,339,476
7.08.03.01 Interest                     2,006,111                     1,946,262
7.08.03.02 Rental                            5,681                          15,521
7.08.03.03 Others                        693,496                        377,693
7.08.03.03.01 Others and exchange losses                        693,496                        377,693
7.08.04 Remuneration on Shareholders' capital                        395,786                     1,110,569
7.08.04.02 Dividends                                 -                           412,659
7.08.04.03 Retained earnings (accumulated losses)                          65,113                        331,894
7.08.04.04 Non-controlling interests in retained earnings                        330,673                        366,016
       

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São Paulo, October 15, 2020

 

Results for the Third Quarter of 2020

 

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (“CSN”) (B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão: CSNA3) (NYSE: SID) announces its results for the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20) in Brazilian Reais, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which are fully convergent with international accounting standards and with Brazilian accounting practices.

 

All comments presented herein refer to the Company’s consolidated results for the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20) and comparisons refer to the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19) and second quarter of 2020 (2Q20).The Brazilian Real/U.S. Dollar exchange rate was R$4.1644 on September 30, 2019, R$5.4416 on June 30, 2020, and R$5.6407 on September 30, 2020 (+3.7% appreciation of the U.S Dollar against the Brazilian Real in the quarter).

 

Operating and Financial Highlights in 3Q20

 

 

 

 

 

 

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¹ Adjusted EBITDA is calculated based on net profit (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, income tax, net financial result, share of profit (loss) of investees and other operating income/expenses, and includes the proportional share of EBITDA of jointly owned subsidiaries MRS Logística (37.27%) and CBSI (50% 3Q19, 100% 3Q20).

² Adjusted Net Debt and Adjusted Cash and Cash Equivalents include the stakes of 100% in CSN Mineração, 37.27% in MRS and CBSI (50% in 3Q19, 100% 3Q20), our stake in this company until 3Q19, excluding Forfaiting and Drawee Risk operations.

 

CSN’s Consolidated Result

 

·Net Revenue in 3Q20 totaled R$8,715 million, up by 40% over 2Q20 and by 45% over 3Q19. The increase was mainly due to the normalization of the volume of iron ore production, combined with higher prices for iron ore, cement and steel when compared to 2Q20.

 

·In 3Q20, the Cost of Goods Sold totaled R$5,133 million, up by 17% over 2Q20. Gross Margin increased by 11.5 p.p. over 2Q20, reaching 41.1% in 3Q20, due to the positive performance, mainly in cement, steel and mining.

 

·In 3Q20, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses totaled R$731 million, up by 39% over 2Q20, while the Net Revenue reached 40% year-on-year. Selling Expenses increased 52% in 3Q20, mainly due to a higher volume of freight, while General and Administrative Expenses decreased by 2% YoY.

 

·In 3Q20, the group of Other Operating Revenues and Expenses reached a negative value of R$717 million, mainly due to hedge accounting.

 

·The financial result reached a negative value of R$156 million, with cost of debt partially offset by the appreciation of Usiminas shares, generating a gain of R$537 million without cash effect.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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·Equity Pick-up was positive by R$26 million in 3Q20, compared to R$29 million in 2Q20, due to higher eliminations in the period.

 

 

 

 

 

·In 3Q20, the Company recorded a net income of R$1,262 million, compared to net income of R$446 million in 2Q20.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

 

 

*The Company discloses adjusted EBITDA excluding interests in investments and other operating income (expenses) understanding that these items should not be considered when calculating the recurring operating cash flow.

 

·Adjusted EBITDA reached a record of R$3,506 million in 3Q20, compared to R$1,925 million in the second quarter, due to an increase in sales volume, mainly in the volume of steel sold in the domestic market and iron ore in the foreign market. Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 39% or up by 9.2 p.p. YoY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¹ Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as the ratio between Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Revenue, which considers stakes of 100% in CSN Mineração and 37.27% in MRS and 50% in CBSI (50% 3Q19, 100% 3Q20).

 

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow¹

 

Adjusted Cash Flow in 3Q20 reached R$2,837MM, positively affected mainly by the higher Ebitda and by the positive variation in working capital due to the sharp decrease in inventory. 

 

 

  

 

¹Adjusted Free Cash Flow is calculated from Adjusted EBITDA less EBITDA of Joint Subsidiaries, Capex, Income Tax, Financial Income (Expenses), and variation of Assets and Liabilities², excluding the impact of Glencore’s advance.

²Adjusted Working Capital² includes the variation in Net Working Capital (+R$264MM), plus the variation in long-term assets and liabilities accounts (R$701MM) and disregards the net variation of Income Tax and Social Contribution Tax for consumption (+R$3MM), dividends payable (-R$16MM) and non-cash CAPEX (-R$42MM) and AFAC TLSA non-cash (-R$95MM).

 

Indebtedness

 

On September 30, 2020, the consolidated net debt reached R$30,603 million, with the exchange rate change offset by the strong cash generation in the period and the inflow of funds from iron ore prepayment. The net debt/EBITDA ratio reached 3.67x, a considerable decrease due to the strong cash flow.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

In 3Q20 and at the beginning of 4Q20, the Company continued to extend its liabilities, obtaining approvals for an extension of R$600 million with private banks.

 

 

 

 

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Foreign Exchange Exposure

 

Net exchange exposure of the consolidated balance sheet on September 30, 2020 was US$88 million, as shown in the table below, in line with the company's policy of minimizing the impacts of exchange rate volatility on results.

 

Hedge Accounting adopted by CSN correlates projected export in dollar with scheduled debt payments in the same currency. Therefore, the exchange rate variation of the dollar-denominated debt is temporarily accounted for under shareholders’ equity and recorded in the income statement when dollar revenues from exports are received.

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

The Company invested R$459 million in 3Q20, prioritizing reliability and safety projects in Steel and Mining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Net Working Capital

 

Net Working Capital invested in the business totaled R$3,317 million in 3Q20, down by R$264 million due to the decrease in inventories of finished goods due to the more robust demand in the period. The decrease was also possible due to the maintenance of the payment terms, besides the payment extension in the context of COVID-19.

 

Net Working Capital applied to the business disregards Glencore’s advance, as shown in the table below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¹Other Assets NWC: Considers: Advances Employees and Other Accounts Receivable

²Other Liabilities NWC: Considers: Other accounts payable, dividends payable, installment taxes and other provisions

³Inventories: Does not consider the effect of the provision for losses on inventories. To calculate the PME, the balances of warehouse inventories are not considered.

 

 

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3Q20 Results (R$ Million) Steel Mining Port Logistics Railway Logistics Energy Cement Corporate Expenses/
Eliminations
Consolidated
                 
Net Revenue  4,570  3,861  58  418  40  259  (491)  8,715
Domestic Market  3,299  429  58  418  40  259  (878)  3,625
Foreign Market  1,271  3,432  -     -     -     -     387  5,089
COGS  (4,022)  (1,291)  (38)  (273)  (34)  (170)  694  (5,133)
Gross Profit  548  2,570  20  144  6  89  203  3,581
SG&A  (231)  (44)  (9)  (29)  (8)  (21)  (390)  (731)
Depreciation  234  167  8  104  4  32  (88)  461
Proportional EBITDA of Jointly Owned Subsidiaries  -           -     -     -     -     195  195
Adjusted EBITDA  551  2,694  19  219  3  100  (80)  3,506
                 
2Q20 Results (R$ Million) Steel Mining Port Logistics Railway Logistics Energy Cement Corporate Expenses/
Eliminations
Consolidated
                 
Net Revenue 3,440 2,688 75 382 38 172 (574) 6,221
Domestic Market 2,124 345 75 382 38 172 (778) 2,358
Foreign Market 1,316 2,343 - - - - 204 3,863
COGS (3,109) (1,367) (51) (260) (33) (161) 604 (4,378)
Gross Profit 330 1,321 23 122 5 11 30 1,843
SG&A (228) (44) (9) (28) (7) (21) (190) (527)
Depreciation 222 141 8 105 4 37 (90) 428
Proportional EBITDA of Jointly Owned Subsidiaries -   - - - - 182 182
Adjusted EBITDA 324 1,418 22 200 2 27 (68) 1,925
                 
3Q19 Results (R$ Million) Steel Mining Port Logistics Railway Logistics Energy Cement Corporate Expenses/
Eliminations
Consolidated
                 
Net Revenue  3,334  2,336  69  354  74  161  (322)  6,006
Domestic Market  2,417  142  69  354  74  161  (540)  2,677
Foreign Market  917  2,194  -     -     -     -     218  3,330
COGS  (3,190)  (1,071)  (43)  (258)  (56)  (180)  427  (4,370)
Gross Profit  144  1,265  26  96  19  (19)  106  1,636
SG&A  (198)  (51)  (9)  (26)  (8)  (25)  (251)  (567)
Depreciation  159  138  2  97  4  33  (83)  352
Proportional EBITDA of Jointly Owned Subsidiaries  -     -     -     -     -     -     146  146
Adjusted EBITDA  105  1,352  19  166  16  (11)  (81)  1,567

 

 

CSN’s Steel Results

 

According to the World Steel Association (WSA), global crude steel production totaled 311.1 million tonnes (Mton) in the YTD for July and August 2020, down by 0.3% YoY. China alone produced 188.2 Mton, up by 8.7%, while in the European Union and North America there was a decrease year-on-year.

 

In 3Q20, CSN’s slab production totaled 781,000 tons, down by 15% over 2Q20 due to the strategic shutdown of BF#2 at the end of May, which shows a substantial evolution in performance of BF#3 after 2019’s general renovation.

 

In 3Q20, total sales reached 1,278,000 tons, up by 27.4% over 2Q20, mainly due to the recovery in the domestic market after the peak of the pandemic, as well as the good use of galvanized products in the foreign market.

     
     
     

In 3Q20, the volume of steel sold on the domestic market totaled 923,000 tons, up by 50% over 2Q20 due to the strong recovery after the peak of the pandemic. Of this total, 869,000 tons refer to flat rolled steel and 54,000 tons to long rolled steel. According to the Brazilian Steel Institute (IABr), apparent consumption based on the monthly average (July and August 2020), increased by 29% over 2Q20.

 

In the Foreign Market, sales in 3Q20 totaled 355,000 tons, down by 9% compared to the previous quarter, due to the seasonality in Germany and the return of the use of quotas in the U.S. market. During this period, 26,000 tons were exported directly and 329,000 tons were sold by subsidiaries abroad, with 63,000 tons sold by LLC, 171,000 tons by SWT and 94,000 tons by Lusosider.

  

 

 

 

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·In 3Q20, regarding total sales volume, the share of products coated with flat steel remained stable at 53% QoQ and YoY. Sales volumes for the automotive (+165%), white goods (108%) and distribution (+52%) segments were the period’s positive highlights, with a strong recovery after the impact of the pandemic in 2Q20.

 

 

 

According to ANFAVEA (National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers), in the monthly average of the third quarter of 2020 for the production of cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses reached 190,700 units, up by 300% QoQ, however still below the monthly average of 245,000 in 2019.

   
   
   

According to IBGE, production of household appliances fell by 5% YTD on a YoY basis.

 
 
   

 

 

·Steel’s Net Revenue reached R$4,570 million in 3Q20, up by 33% over 2Q20. The domestic recovery, the devalued exchange rate and the improvement in international prices led to adjustments in the main product lines over the period. The average price evolved in both markets (+4.6% in the Domestic Mkt and +5.3% in exports) QoQ.

 

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·Slab Production Cost in 3Q20 reached R$2,116/t, an increase of only 1.6% QoQ, offsetting a higher increase of costs with operational efficiency despite an increase in iron ore and the devalued exchange rate in the quarter.

 

 

     
     
     

 

 

·Adjusted EBITDA reached R$551 million in 3Q20, up by 70% over 2Q20, with an EBITDA margin at 12.1%, up by 2.6 p.p. in the period. The profitability significantly improved, from R$324/ton in 2Q20 to R$431/ton in 3Q20.

 

CSN’s Mining Results

 

In 3Q20, stimuli in China led to a strong recovery in steel margins and, despite the pandemic, demand for iron ore increased, leading to higher reference prices. Ore inventories at ports and mills remained at low levels due to the tight supply, which ensured high prices in the period. In this context, iron ore closed 3Q20 with an average of US$118.2/dmt (Platts, Fe62%, N. China), up by 27% over 2Q20 (US$93.3/dmt).

 

 

     
     
     

 

 

 

Regarding sea freight, Route BCI-C3 (Tubarão-Qingdao) reached an average of US$17.9/wmt in 3Q20, up by 51% QoQ due to the growing demand and seasonality.

 

 

·In 3Q20, CSN’s Iron Ore Production reached 9.4 million tons, up by 27% QoQ, due to the expected growth of the new mining fronts, leading to a return of the normal production.

 

·In 3Q20, sales volume reached 9.2 million tons, up by 18% QoQ due to the higher availability of iron ore.

 

 

     
     
     

 

 

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  ·  In 3Q20, Mining Net Revenue totaled R$3,861 million, up by 44% QoQ, due to the higher sales volume (+18%) together with the devalued exchange rate and strong realization price. Net Unit Revenue reached US$78.3 per wet ton, up by 21% QoQ.

 

·Cost of Goods Sold from mining totaled R$1,291 million in 3Q20, down by 6% due to the better production performance. FOB Cash Cost totaled USD15.4/t in 3Q20, down by 9% due to the higher volume produced in the period and the devalued exchange rate.

 

·EBITDA reached R$2,694 million in 3Q20, a record margin of 70%, reflecting the recovery in sales volume, cost control and Platts appreciation.

 

Cement Results

 

In 3Q20, Cement’s Net Revenue reached R$259 million, up by 50% QoQ due to the higher sales volume (+16%) over 2Q20, in addition to price increases, which contributed to the change in the EBITDA level of R$100 million and a record EBITDA margin of 39%.

 

CSN’s Logistics Results

 

Railway Logistics: In 3Q20, Net Revenue reached R$418 million, with an EBITDA of R$219 million and an EBITDA margin of 52.4%.

 

Port Logistics: In 3Q20, 156,000 tons of steel products were shipped by Sepetiba Tecon, in addition to 4,000 tons of general cargo, about 44,000 containers and 181,000 tons of bulk goods. Net Revenue reached R$58 million, generating an EBITDA of R$19 million, with an EBITDA Margin of 33.0%.

 

Energy Results

 

In 3Q20, the volume of energy traded totaled a net revenue of R$40 million, with an EBITDA of R$3 million and an EBITDA margin of 7.1%.

ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance

 

Sustainability

 

The last quarter also had major advances in the Company’s ESG agenda. CSN was recognized, once again, with the gold seal of the “GHG Protocol” Program, which certifies the disclosure of inventories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 

Currently, about 140 organizations present their data, making their Public Emissions Record the largest base of corporate inventories available in Latin America, with CSN participating in the program from the beginning and having a gold seal since 2014.

 

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Also, in the last quarter, for the tenth consecutive year, we concluded the report to the “Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)”. The purpose of this initiative is to disseminate information on companies’ policies and results on the following subjects: Climate Change, Supply Chain and Water Resources.

 

This year, for the first time, the Company will have its information available to all audiences, as soon as the information is published on this platform.

 

Safety and Health:

 

Safety is our main priority and the result of our efforts towards the zero-accident target has been successively reflected in our indicators.

Actions focused on risk management have been key to prevent accidents.

 

Throughout CSN group, we recorded a 20% drop YoY in accident rates with and without leave (CAF+SAF), in occurrences with own and outsourced employees.

 

Environmental Licenses and Management of Dams

 

Completely independent of the use of dams for its production process, CSN Mineração obtained important environmental licenses in the last quarter, including: Fraile II Tailings Pile Operating License and Authorization for Environmental Intervention to Build B4 Dam’s Waist Channel - to drain any water that enters the dam - formalizing the start of its de-characterization process, which should be concluded in 2023.

 

Considering the last 6 months, we obtained three other important environmental licenses:

 

- Installation of Itabiritos processing plant, with capacity for 10 Mtpy;

- Implementation and operation of a waste pile called Batateiro IIIA;

- Operation for mining expansion in Mascate body;

 

All within the expected schedule to meet our expansion projects.

 

Also regarding the management of dams, in the last quarter we concluded the works to de-characterize B5 Casa de Pedra and Vigia Auxiliar dam, which has already been inspected by ANM (National Mining Agency) and FEAM (State Foundation for the Environment-MG). The only thing missing is the expert opinion with the final approval issued by these bodies.

 

In this quarter, the implementation of the Municipal Plan for Dam Safety also started, a joint initiative between the City Hall and the mining companies in the municipality of Congonhas, with an investment of over R$6 million from CSN Mineração. The plan’s purposes are, among others: building a modern headquarters for civil defense, acquiring vehicles and equipment, preparing the Integrated Contingency Plan considering all mining companies, signaling and advertisement campaign, as well as training the municipal brigade.

 

Biodiversity and Social Responsibility

 

In its relationship with the community, CSN Mineração kept the schedule of bimonthly routine meetings with several representatives of the public/private sector and communities, with the purpose of discussing demands, criticisms and suggestions to minimize or mitigate the social and environmental impacts inherent to its enterprises.

In this sense, “Casa de Apoio CSN”, located in the neighborhood Residencial, in Congonhas-MG, is an important communication channel with the community. Besides, we have expanded the scope of our Environmental Education Program (PEA), working monthly with the internal and external public on key environmental aspects, promoting the development of a collective awareness, and, therefore, contributing to environmental conservation in the company’s operating area.

 

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In the last quarter, CSN Mineração carried out important actions to protect the Biodiversity. Among them, regularizing lands and donating areas to ICMBIO located in the Sempre Vivas National Parks and Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park. All of them included in the São Francisco River basin, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity and water recharge in that region.

 

 

Coping with COVID-19

 

The company has been constantly raising the awareness of employees, maintaining the measures to fight COVID19. Our efforts include, but are not limited to, the measures listed below:

 

  • Reinforcing internal notices with information on how to avoid Covid-19;
  • Reinforcing the cleaning process of the rooms, making hand sanitizers available in all plants;
  • Distributing protection masks for each employee;
  • Medical protocols such as: measuring the body temperature of all employees before their access to plants and offices, RT-PCR testing in symptomatic cases and in possible contacts;
  • Maintaining social distance;
  • Keeping employees belonging to Risk Groups on leave of absence or working from home;
  • Canceling in-person meetings, in the units or outside, as well as internal and external training, using electronic means to make work contacts.

 

These measures, among others, kept infection rates low, preserving the health and lives of our employees and ensuring that there is no impact on our operational performance.

 

  

 

Capital Markets

 

In the third quarter of 2020, CSN's shares appreciated 55.81%, while the Ibovespa decreased 1.66%. The average daily value (CSNA3) traded at B3, in turn, was R$ 191 million. On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Company's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) appreciated by 50.00%, while the Dow Jones rose 7.95%. The daily average trading (SID) with ADRs on the NYSE was US$ 4.6 million.

 

2Q20 3Q20
Number of shares (in thousands) 1,387,524 1,387,524
Market Cap    
Closing price (R$/share) 10.68 16.50 
Closing price (US$/ADR) 1.96 2.94 
Market cap (R$ million) 14,819 23,435 
Market cap (US$ million) 2,720 4,174 
Total return including Dividends and Interest on Equity    
CSNA3 56.31%  55.81%
SID 56.97% 50.00%
Ibovespa 33.94% 1.66% 

 

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Dow Jones 23.25% 7.95% 
Volume    
Daily average (thousand shares) 14,657 13,578 
Daily average (R$ thousand) 132,694 190,637 
Daily average (thousand ADRs) 2,109 1,753 
Daily average (US$ thousand) 3,538 4,613 
Source: Bloomberg    

 

Webcast – 3Q20 Earnings Presentation                                                        Investor Relations Team
Conference Call in Portuguese with Simultaneous Translation   CFO and IRO Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
into English   Leo Shinohara (leonardo.shinohara@csn.com.br
    José Henrique Triques (jose.triques@csn.com.br
October 16th, 2020   Guilherme Vinco (guilherme.vinco@csn.com.br)
11:00 a.m. (Brasília Time)    
10:00 a.m. (US EDT)    
Phone: +1 929 378-3440 / +1 516 300-1066    
Code: CSN    
Replay phone: +55 11 3127-4999    
Replay Code: 35890687    
Webcast: click here    

 

Some of the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements that express or imply expected results, performance or events. These include future results that may be implied by historical results and the statements under ‘Outlook’. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, such as the general and economic conditions in Brazil and other countries, interest rate and exchange rate levels, protectionist measures in the USA, Brazil and other countries, changes in laws and regulations and general competitive factors (on a global, regional or national basis).

 

 

 

 

  INCOME STATEMENT            
  CONSOLIDATED - Brazilian Corporate Law (in thousand of Reais)            
                 
        3Q20   2Q20   3Q19
                 
  Net Sales Revenue   8,714,583   6,220,683   6,006,393
                 
     Domestic Market   3,625,325   2,358,059   2,676,655
     Foreing Market   5,089,258   3,862,624   3,329,738
                 
   Costs of Goods Sold (COGS)   (5,133,126)   (4,378,065)   (4,370,357)
                 
     COGS, excluding Depreciation and Depletion   (4,685,167)   (3,962,839)   (4,026,696)
     Depreciation/Depletion allocated to COGS   (447,959)   (415,226)   (343,661)
                 
   Gross Profit   3,581,457   1,842,618   1,636,036
     Gross Margin (%)   41%   30%   27%
                 
     Selling Expenses   (603,629)   (396,847)   (427,703)
         General and Administrative Expenses   (114,822)   (117,706)   (131,171)

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             Depreciation and Amortization in Expenses   (12,667)   (12,356)   (8,459)
     Other Income (Expenses), net   (716,868)   (790,794)   (862,600)
     Equity in Results of Affiliated Companies   25,970   28,354   64,069
                 
   Operating Income Before the Financial Result   2,159,441   553,269   270,172
                 
     Net Financial Result   (156,049)   284,857   (840,074)
                 
   Income before Income Tax and Social Contribution   2,003,392   838,126   (569,902)
                 
     Income Tax and Social Contribution   (741,797)   (392,226)   (300,754)
                 
   Profit for the Period   1,261,595   445,900   (870,656)

 

  

 

 

BALANCE SHEET        
Brazilian Corporate Law (in thousand of reais)        
             
        09/30/2020   12/31/2020
             
   Current Assets   18,541,939   12,725,805
             
    Cash and Cash Equivalents   5,724,428   1,088,955
    Financial Investments   2,805,381   2,633,173
    Accounts Receivable   2,668,369   2,047,931
    Inventory   5,035,288   5,282,750
    Other Current Assets   2,308,473   1,672,996
         Taxes to Recover   1,953,337   1,282,415
         Prepaid Expenses   164,588   203,733
         Dividends Receivable   45,153   44,554
         Derivative Financial Instruments   1,010   1,364
         Others   144,385   140,930
             
   Non-current Assets   38,480,152   38,143,471
             
    Long-term Assets   7,401,053   7,626,577
    Financial Investments Valued at Amortized Cost   131,317   95,719
    Deferred Taxes   2,501,398   2,473,304
    Other non-current Assets   4,768,338   5,057,554
    Tax to Recover   893,568   2,119,940
    Judicial Deposits   372,526   328,371
    Prepaid Expenses   130,797   139,927
    Credts Related Parties   1,554,207   1,274,972
    Others   1,817,240   1,194,344
    Investments   3,691,195   3,584,169
    Shareholdings   3,530,479   3,482,974
    Investments Properties   160,716   101,195
    Property, Plant and Equipment   20,033,718   19,700,944
    Fixed Assets in Operation   19,534,913   19,228,599
    Lease   498,805   472,345
    Intangible Assets   7,354,186   7,231,781
             

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   TOTAL ASSETS   57,022,091   50,869,276
             
  Current Liabilities   12,861,250   11,619,957
             
    Payroll and Related Taxes   404,057   317,510
    Trade Payables   4,560,230   3,012,654
    Taxes Payable   1,664,726   541,027
    Loans and Financing   3,598,537   5,125,843
    Other Payables   2,553,077   2,526,444
    Dividends and JCP Payable   40,977   13,252
    Customer Advances   962,789   787,604
    Payables - Drawee Risk   605,385   1,121,312
    Lease Liabilities   84,675   35,040
    Other Payables   595,968   569,236
    Provision for Tax, Social Security, Labor and Civil Risks   80,623   96,479
             
   Non-current Liabilities   37,817,990   27,887,387
             
    Loans, Financing and Debentures   32,559,616   22,841,193
    Other Payables   2,704,234   2,493,702
    Customer Advances   1,937,420   1,845,248
    Lease Liabilities   420,014   439,350
    Derivative Financial Instruments   125,051    
    Other Payables   221,749   209,104
    Deferred Taxes   564,043   589,539
    Provisions for Tax, Social Security, Labor and Civil Risks   529,176   526,768
    Other Provisions   1,460,921   1,436,185
    Deactivation   548,737   524,001
    Pension and Health Plan   912,184   912,184
             
   Equity   6,342,851   11,361,932
             
    Social Capital Paid   4,540,000   4,540,000
    Capital Reserve   32,720   32,720
    Profit Reserve   4,431,200   4,431,200
    Accumulated Loss   65,113    
    Other Comprehensive Income   (4,072,306)   1,170,624
    Non-controlling Interest   1,346,124   1,187,388
             
   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   57,022,091   50,869,276

 

 

 

 

 

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CASH FLOW        
CONSOLIDATED - Brazilian Corporate Law - in thousand of Reais        
             
        3Q20   2Q20
             
  Net Cash generated by Operating Activities   3,618,761   1,500,310
             
     Net income (loss) for the period attributable to controlling shareholders      1,080,786   345,178
     Net income attributable to non-controlling shareholders     180,809   100,722
     Charges on loans and financing raised     466,546   512,024
     Charges on loans and financing granted     (6,351)   (9,014)
     Charges on lease liabilities     13,688   13,070
     Depreciation, depletion and amortization     486,612   452,314
     Equity in results of affiliated companies     (25,970)   (28,354)
     Deferred taxes     37,058   (103,181)
     Provisions for tax, social security, labor, civil and environmental risk     (25,168)   11,595
     Monetary and exchange rate variation, net   601,370   866,556
     Write-off of fixed and intangible assets      2,387   929
     Adjusted shares – VJR   (535,678)   (527,197)
     Accounts receivable – restitution   (4,428)   (508,326)
     Provisions for decommissioning and environmental liabilities      10,324   (6,228)
     Provisions (reversal) for consumption and services      (15,802)   (1,209)
     Other provisions      (49,625)   3,189
             
  Working Capital Variation     2,089,056   789,276
     Accounts receivable – third parties      (693,056)   376,412
     Accounts receivable – related parties      (20,182)   65,145
     Inventories      990,260   (427,984)
     Taxes to be compensated   529,739   (31,516)
     Judicial Deposits   16,121   (8,753)
     Trade Payables   437,752   473,630
     Trade Payables - Drawee Risk   4,565   (336,756)
     Payroll and Related Taxes   (7,628)   98,850
     Taxex/Refis   581,802   603,969
     Trade Payables - Related Parties   2,686   (4,328)
     Customer Advances - Glencore   464,222   (223,172)
     Others   (217,225)   203,779
             
Other Payments and Receipts   (686,853)   (411,034)
    Interests Paid   (655,039)   (411,034)

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    Payment of cash flow hedge operations   (31,814)    
             
  Cash Flow from Financing Activities   (523,756)   (419,613)
             
     Investments/Future Advance for capital increase   (33,148)   (36,538)
     Acquisition of intangible assets      (397,590)   (366,866)
     Loans granted - related parties      -   (19,542)
     Loans received - related parties     2,031   9,531
     Financial application, net of redemption      (95,049)   (6,198)
             
  Cash Flow from Financing Activities   (1,578,915)   (136,022)
             
     Loans and financing raised   943,860   510,718
     Loan amortizations – principal     (2,346,349)   (610,101)
     Borrowing costs      (16,751)   (10,041)
     Lease amortizations   (24,924)   (26,564)
     Dividends Paid   (134,751)   (34)
             
  Exchange Rate Variation on Cash and Cash Equivalents   (5,214)   (12,261)
             
  Increase (Decrease) of Cash and Cash Equivalents   1,510,876   932,414
  Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   4,213,552   3,281,138
  Cash and cash equivalents at the ending of the period   5,724,428   4,213,552

 

 

 

 

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(Expressed in thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)

 

1.DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional “CSN”, also referred to as “the Company” or “Parent Company”, is a publicly-held company incorporated on April 9, 1941, under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are collectively referred to herein as the "Group”). The Company’s registered office is located in São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

 

CSN is listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3 S.A.- Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Accordingly, the Company reports its information to the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

The Group's main operating activities are divided into five segments as follows:

 

·Steel:

 

The Company’s main industrial facility is the Presidente Vargas steelworks (“UPV”), located in the city of Volta Redonda, state of Rio de Janeiro. This segment consolidates all operations related to the production, distribution and sale of flat steel, long steel, metallic containers and galvanized steel. In addition to the facilities in Brazil, CSN has commercial operations in the United States and operations in Portugal and Germany aimed at gaining markets and providing excellent services to end consumers. Its steel is used in home appliances, civil construction and automobile industries.

 

·Mining:

 

The production of iron ore is developed in the cities of Congonhas, Ouro Preto and Belo Vale, in the state of Minas Gerais, by the subsidiary CSN Mineração.

 

Iron ore is sold basically in the international market, especially in Europe and Asia. The prices charged in these markets are historically cyclical and subject to significant fluctuations over short periods of time, driven by several factors related to global demand, strategies adopted by the major steel producers, and the foreign exchange rate. All these factors are beyond the Company’s control. The ore transportation is carried out through Terminal de Carvão e Minérios do Porto de Itaguaí – (“TECAR”), a solid bulk terminal, one of the four terminals that comprise the Itaguaí Port, in State of Rio de Janeiro. Imports of coal and coke are also carried out through this terminal by providing services by CSN Mineração to CSN. The Company´s mining activities also comprise exploitation of tin in the State of Rondônia, to supply the needs of the UPV. The surplus of these raw materials is sold to subsidiaries and third parties.

 

The Company's mining activities utilize tailings filtering and dams are maintained for contingent situations (power supply shortfalls, sudden interruptions in the beneficiation plant, etc.) for tailing discharges. The Company has invested around R$250 million in two filtering plants. The filtered tailings are placed in piles geotechnically controlled which represents a new trend in iron ore mining without the use of tailing dams. As a result of those measures, decommissioning of dams is the natural path of processing dry tailings.

 

All of our dams, both mining and hydroelectric dams, are positively certified and comply with the environmental legislation in force.

 

·Cement:

 

CSN entered the cement market boosted by the synergy between this activity and its existing businesses. Next to the Presidente Vargas Steelworks (UPV) in Volta Redonda (RJ), the Company installed a new business unit that produces CP-III type cement using slag produced by the UPV’s blast furnaces. It also exploits limestone and dolomite at the Arcos unit in the State of Minas Gerais, to meet the needs of the UPV and of the cement plant. Additionally, the operation clinker production line is located in Arcos/MG. As a result, the Company is self-sufficient in the production of cement, with an installed capacity of 4.7 million tons per year.

 

·Logistics

 

Railroads:

 

CSN has interests in three railroad companies: MRS Logística S.A., which manages the Southeast Railway System of the former Rede Ferroviária Federal S.A. (“RFFSA”), Transnordestina Logística S.A. (“TLSA”) and FTL - Ferrovia

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Transnordestina Logística S.A. (“FTL”), the last two having the concession to operate the former Northeast Railway System of RFFSA, in the States of Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas and Sergipe, with TLSA being responsible for the rail links of Eliseu Martins-Trindade, Trindade-Salgueiro, Salgueiro-Porto Suape, Salgueiro - Missão Velha and Missão Velha – Pecém (Railway System II),and construction phase, and FTL responsible for the rail links of São Luís - Altos, Altos - Fortaleza, Fortaleza - Sousa, Sousa - Recife/Jorge Lins, Recife/Jorge Lins - Salgueiro, Jorge Lins - Propriá, Paula Cavalcante - Cabedelo, Itabaiana - Macau (Railway System I).

 

Ports:

 

The Company operates in the State of Rio de Janeiro, through its subsidiary Sepetiba Tecon S.A., the Container Terminal ("TECON”) and through its subsidiary CSN Mineração S.A., TECAR, both at the Itaguaí Port. Locate in the Bay of Sepetiba, they have privileged highway, railroad and maritime access.

 

TECON handles and stores containers, vehicles, steel products, general cargo, among other products, and TECAR performs the operational activities of loading and unloading of solid bulk ships, storage and distribution (road and rail) of coal, coke, petroleum coke, clinker, zinc concentrate, sulfur, iron ore and other bulk intended for the seaborne market, for own consumption or for different customers.

 

·Energy:

 

As energy is fundamental to its production process, the Company has electric energy generation assets to mitigate its costs aiming more competitiveness.

 

Note 23 - “Segment Information” details the financial information per CSN´s business segment.

 

·Going Concern

 

The interim financial information was prepared based on the normal continuity of its business.

 

The negotiations for reprofiling part of the debts remain in constant progress and do not jeopardize the Company's operating continuity. The management does not have any other relevant operational restructuring plan that implies a change to the conclusion of the operational continuity. Except for the statement in the following paragraphs, the assumptions adopted on the disclosures on the bases for evaluating the operational continuity included in the financial statements of December 31, 2019 remain unchanged in their majority, being those financial statements approved by Management on March 4, 2020.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic was a new and important factor that emerged globally, reaching great relevance at the end of the first quarter 2020 causing impacts to the global economy. Our operations experienced some impacts in the first half of 2020, especially in the steel operations. Although the pandemic is still active, many restrictive measures imposed by the Brazilian authorities have been attenuated and we consider the effects of the pandemic in the global economy continue the process of dissipation, as well as in our activities. We haven’t identified any evidences of continuity risks and substantially maintained our primary operating assumptions unchanged.

 

Additionally, as published on the Relevant Act of August 25, 2020, the Company studies to realize a public offering of shares of its subsidiary CSN Mineração S.A. (“CMIN”). On September 18, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the new business plan of the subsidiary driven by expansion projects for reaching the full potential of its reserves and natural resources. In this context, the Company has taken all the measures to realize the initial public offering of shares issued by CMIN, with the purpose of partially financing the mining activities besides adding value to its shareholders.

 

 

2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

2.a) Basis of preparation and declaration of conformity

 

The consolidated and parent company condensed interim financial information (“condensed quarterly information”) have been prepared and are being presented in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil based on the

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provisions of the Brazilian Corporate Law, pronouncements, guidelines and interpretations issued (CPC), approved by CVM, besides the own standards issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) and highlight all the relevant information of the interim financial statements, and only this information, is being disclosed and corresponds to the information used by the Company's management in its activities

 

The interim financial information has been prepared and is being presented in accordance with CPC 21 (R1) - “Interim Financial Reporting” and IAS 34 - “Interim Financial Reporting”, consistently with the standards issued by the CVM.

 

The significant accounting policies applied in this interim financial information are consistent with the policies described in Note 02 to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with CVM.

 

This interim financial information does not include all requirements of annual or full financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Therefore, in this interim financial information the following notes are not repeated, either due to redundancy or to the materiality in relation to those already presented in the annual financial statements:

 

Note 02 – Summary of significant accounting policies

Note 08 - Investments

Note 15 - Taxes in installments

Note 16 - Provision for tax, social security, labor, civil and environmental risks and judicial deposits

Note 26 – Employee benefits

Note 27 – Commitments

 

The parent company and consolidated interim financial information were approved by Management on October 15, 2020.

 

2.b) Basis of presentation

 

The interim financial information is presented in thousand of Brazilian reais (R$), which is the Company’s principal functional currency and the Group’s presentation currency.

 

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates in effect at the dates of the transactions or valuations when items are remeasured. The asset and liability balances are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. As of September 30, 2020, US$1 is equivalent to R$5.6407 (R$4.0307 as of December 31, 2019) and €1 is equivalent to R$6.6132 (R$4.5305 as of December 31, 2019), according to the rates obtained from the Central Bank of Brazil website.

 

 

2.c) Basis of consolidation

 

The accounting policies have been consistently applied to all consolidated companies. The consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2019 include the following direct and indirect subsidiaries and joint ventures, as well as the exclusive funds, as described below:

 

·Companies

 

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  Number of shares held by CSN in units Equity interests (%)  
Companies 09/30/2020   12/31/2019   Core business
             
Direct interest in subsidiaries: full consolidation            
CSN Islands VII Corp.  20,001,000  100.00    100.00   Financial transactions
CSN Inova Ventures (1) 50,000  100.00    100.00   Financial transactions
CSN Islands XII Corp. 1,540  100.00    100.00   Financial transactions
CSN Steel S.L.U.  22,042,688  100.00    100.00   Equity interests and Financial transactions 
TdBB S.A (*)  100.00    100.00   Equity interests
Sepetiba Tecon S.A.  254,015,052  99.99    99.99   Port services
Minérios NacionalS.A.  141,719,295  99.99    99.99   Mining and Equity interests
Companhia Florestal do Brasil  66,354,391  99.99    99.99   Reforestation
Estanho de Rondônia S.A.  195,454,162  99.99    99.99   Tin Mining 
Companhia Metalúrgica Prada  555,142,354  99.99    99.99   Manufacture of containers and distribution of steel products
CSN Mineração S.A.   158,419,480  87.52    87.52   Mining and Equity interests
CSN Energia S.A.  43,149  99.99    99.99   Sale of electric power
FTL - Ferrovia Transnordestina Logística S.A.   486,592,830  92.38    92.38   Railroad logistics
Nordeste Logística S.A. 99,999  99.99    99.99   Port services
CSN Inova Ltd.   100.00    100.00   Advisory and implementation of new development projec
CSN Equipamentos S.A (2)      99.99   Rental of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment
CBSI - Companhia Brasileira de Serviços de Infraestrutura  3,752,291  99.99    100.00   Equity interests and product sales and iron ore
             
Indirect interest in subsidiaries: full consolidation            
Lusosider Projectos Siderúrgicos S.A.  100.00    100.00   Equity interests and product sales
Lusosider Aços Planos, S. A.  99.99    99.99   Steel and Equity interests
CSN Resources S.A.  100.00    100.00   Financial transactions and Equity interests
Companhia Brasileira de Latas   99.99    99.99   Sale of cans and containers in general and Equity interests
Companhia de Embalagens Metálicas MMSA   99.67    99.67   Production and sale of cans and related activities
Companhia de Embalagens Metálicas - MTM   99.67    99.67   Production and sale of cans and related activities
CSN Steel Holdings 1, S.L.U.   100.00    100.00   Financial transactions, product sales and Equity interests
CSN Productos Siderúrgicos S.L.   100.00    100.00   Financial transactions, product sales and Equity interests
Stalhwerk Thüringen GmbH   100.00    100.00   Production and sale of long steel and related activities
CSN Steel Sections UK Limited (3)      100.00   Sale of long steel
CSN Steel Sections Polska Sp.Z.o.o   100.00    100.00   Financial transactions, product sales and Equity interests
CSN Mining Holding, S.L  87.52    87.52   Financial transactions, product sales and Equity interests
CSN Mining GmbH   87.52    87.52   Financial transactions, product sales and Equity interests
CSN Mining Asia Limited   87.52    87.52   Commercial representation
Lusosider Ibérica S.A.   100.00    100.00   Steel, commercial and industrial activities and equity interests
CSN Mining Portugal, Unipessoal Lda.   87.52    87.52   Commercial and representation of products
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, LLC  100.00    100.00   Import and distribution/resale of products
Direct interest in joint operations: proportionate consolidation            
Itá Energética S.A.  253,606,846  48.75    48.75    Electric power generation 
Consórcio da Usina Hidrelétrica de Igarapava  17.92    17.92    Electric power consortium 
             
Direct interest in joint ventures: equity method            
MRS Logística S.A. (4)  63,377,198  18.64    18.64    Railroad transportation 
Aceros Del Orinoco S.A.   31.82    31.82    Dormant company 
Transnordestina Logística S.A. (5)  24,670,093  47.26    47.26    Railroad logistics 
Equimac S.A (2) 1,117  50.00        Rental of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment 
             
Indirect interest in joint ventures: equity method            
MRS Logística S.A. (4)  16.30    16.30    Railroad transportation 
             
Direct interest in associates: equity method            
Arvedi Metalfer do Brasil S.A.   46,994,971  20.00    20.00    Metallurgy and Equity interests 

 

(*) Dormant companies, therefore, they are presented in note 8.a., where information on companies accounted for under the equity method and fair value through profit or loss and comprehensive income are disclosed;

 

1.       On June 29, 2020, CSN Islands XI Corp. was renamed as CSN Inova Ventures.

 

2.       On June 26, 2020, CSN Equipamentos S.A. was renamed as Equimac S.A and its paid-up capital was increased by a new shareholder called Unidas Guindastes Eireli. Accordingly, CSN was diluted and its share in Equimac’s capital was decreased to 50%.

 

3.The company was liquidated on March 11, 2020;

 

4.As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company directly owned 63,377,198 common shares, 26.611,282 preferred shares class A and 36,765,916 preferred shares class B and indirectly owned 63,338,872 common shares, 25.802,872 preferred shares class A and 37,536,000 preferred shares class B of MRS Logistica S.A.

 

5.As of September 30, 2020, the Company held 24,168,304 common shares and 501,789 preferred shares Class B.

 

 

 

·Exclusive funds

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    Equity interests (%)  
Exclusive funds   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   Core business
Direct interest: full consolidation            
Diplic II- Fundo de investimento multimercado crédito privado    100.00    100.00   Investment fund
Caixa Vértice - Fundo de investimento multimercado crédito privado  100.00    100.00   Investment fund
VR1 - Fundo de investimento multimercado crédito privado    100.00    100.00   Investment fund

 

2.d) COVID-19 effects

 

As of December 31, 2019, the first cases of Covid-19 arose in many countries and in March 2020 the WHO (World Health Organization) declared the pandemic of the virus. From the beginning of the pandemic, the Company has adopted several precautionary measures to reduce exposure of its employees and assure the continuity of its businesses. All employees in conditions of vulnerability (group of risk) have been identified and set on vacations together with many others with the purpose of reducing around 50% of the corporate staff in the Company’s premises. Additionally, we provided masks to our employees, placed hand sanitizers in all our premises and, also, circulate internal communications with preventive measures with the purpose of reinforcing the hygiene protocols recommended by the authorities.

 

Also, the Company continues assessing in details the effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in its businesses due to the sharp decrease in the economic activities in Brazil since the end of March 2020, which imposed restrictions and measures of social distancing with the purpose of reducing the virus circulation. Many of those restrictive measures have been already attenuated by the competent authorities and the Company expects no significant impacts in its businesses.

 

The Company’s economic activity is directly linked to the steel products demand in the automotive, domestic and civil construction segments, as well as in the iron ore’s in the domestic and international markets. Any reduction in the activities of those segments could affect the demand and the prices of our products and bring relevant impacts in our financial position and results.

 

The potential economic effects of Covid-19 in the Company are presented below:

 

a) Operating effects

 

The 2020 budget of investments has been revised considering the adverse effects of a global economic deacceleration and, consequently, the amount of investments has been reduced since priority is given to primary sustaining investments to maintain our current conditions in the operating capacity, environmental and security.

 

In the beginning of June 2020, the Company turned off the blast furnace No.2 in the Presidente Vargas steelplant (UPV), in the city of Volta Redonda – RJ. The decision was based on the weak global economic scenario since CSN is a major supplier of raw material to the automotive, appliances and civil construction industries. However, blast furnace No.3 has been recently refurbished and has supplied the current demand that continues expanding. Additionally, the Company is preparing to turn on the blast furnace No.2 by the end of November 2020.

 

The pandemic effects were most perceived in the second quarter of 2020, when caused some impacts in our activities, more precisely in the steel revenues. Other segments have not experienced any significant impacts.

 

The Company’s rail and seaborne logistics also did not experience any impacts as well as the Company’s supply chain that could have caused interruptions in its operating activities.

 

b) Assets recovery and financial and non-financial liabilities

 

The pandemic has not caused any significant impacts in the fair value of our assets and liabilities, except for a temporary adverse negative impact in the market value of our Usiminas’ shares that, as of March 31, 2020, had accumulated losses of R$962 million in that quarter, which were fully recovered and accumulated a gain of R$97 million as of September 30, 2020. It is not possible to predict the actual impact of the pandemic in the Company’s businesses. In limit situations, certain covenants or special obligations applicable to our debt instruments may be achieved. The Company closely monitors the indicators to avoid the risks to its financial position.

 

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There are no relevant impacts in the Company’s financial assets. A portion of the receivables that had been postponed was fully received until the end of the second quarter of 2020. The default rate of the Company’s receivables has not changed significantly and is not expected to change in the future.

 

Our portfolio of investments and the nature of our industrial plants have long-term characteristics. The long-term operating and economic context in which the Company is inserted gives us more flexibility in the strategies and plans to mitigate the risks and effects of the pandemic and, accordingly, ensure the maintenance of recoverability expected from our non-financial assets, such as equity instruments, property, plant and equipment and tax credits. In the beginning of the pandemic we realized stressing tests playing with many assumptions of our business projections, especially for the years 2020 and 2021. Those stressed assumptions were revalidated and remained unchanged during the second and third quarters and, accordingly, we did not identify any impairment losses that should be recognized in our financial information as of September 30, 2020.

 

According to orientations given by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), the Company assessed effects that eventually could have a relationship with its business continuity and accounting estimates. Despite we have perceived some adverse effects in the beginning of the pandemic, they did not put risks of continuity nor of changes to our accounting estimates that could produce significant effects in the Company’s businesses and, consequently, in the financial position.

 

The Company maintains in its entirety the production and sales projections for the medium and long term.

 

 

3.CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Current              
Cash and cash equivalents              
Cash and banks  4,737,275   496,769    2,088,814   99,835
               
Short-term investments              
In Brazil:              
Government securities  341   69,093    60    735
Private securities 986,440   462,831   281,479   291,537
  986,781   531,924   281,539   292,272
Abroad:              
Private securities 372   60,262   373    
Total short-term investments 987,153   592,186   281,912   292,272
Cash and cash equivalents 5,724,428   1,088,955   2,370,726   392,107
               

 

The funds available established in Brazil, are basically invested in private securities and yield interest based on the floating of Certificates of Interbank Deposits (“CDI”) and government securities are basically repurchase agreements backed by National Treasury Notes. The Company invests part of the funds through exclusive fund investments, and their financial statements were consolidated into the Company’s statements. The funds are managed by BNY Mellon Serviços Financeiros DTVM S.A. and Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF).

 

A significant part of the funds is invested abroad in Time Deposits in banks considered by management as top rated banks and the returns are based on fixed interest rates.

 

4.FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

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                Consolidated               Parent Company
    Current   Non Current   Current   Non Current
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Private securities (1)   587,439   481,409           565,595   481,409        
Government securities (2) 5,879   37,144           1,066   395        
Usiminas shares (3)   2,212,063   2,114,620           2,212,063   2,114,620        
Bonds (4)           131,317   95,719           131,317   95,719
    2,805,381   2,633,173   131,317   95,719   2,778,724   2,596,424   131,317   95,719
                                 

 

1.Restricted financial investments linked to Bank Certificate of Deposit to secure a letter of guarantee of certain loans.
2.Investments in National Treasury Bills (LFT) managed by its exclusive funds.
3.A portion of Usiminas’ shares is given as guarantee to a portion of the Company’s debt.
4.Bonds issued by Fibra with maturity in February 2028.

 

5.TRADE RECEIVABLES

 

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Trade receivables              
Third parties              
Domestic market 1,055,999   1,118,632   762,172   852,434
Foreign market 1,723,894   1,003,905   110,095   62,833
  2,779,893   2,122,537   872,267   915,267
Allowance for doubtful debts (268,721)       (245,194)       (164,663)       (167,247)
  2,511,172   1,877,343   707,604   748,020
Related parties (note 17 a) 157,197   170,588   1,042,607   943,623
  2,668,369   2,047,931   1,750,211   1,691,643
               

 

In accordance with the sales policy the Group carries out transactions of assignment of receivables without co-obligation in which, after assigning the customer’s trade notes/bills and receiving the amounts from each transaction closed, CSN settles the receivables and becomes entirely free from the credit risk of the transaction. This transaction in the consolidated totals R$51,930 as of September 30, 2020 (R$51,161 as of December 31, 2019) and in the Parent Company R$43,219 (R$47,994 as of December 31,2019).

 

The gross balance of receivables from third parties is comprised as follows:

 

 

 

        Consolidated       Parent Company
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Current    2,506,615    1,739,746   700,762   731,377
Past-due up to 30 days   53,246   132,845   13,871   9,089
Past-due up to 180 days   24,801   23,877   19,251   6,684
Past-due over 180 days   195,231   226,069   138,383   168,117
     2,779,893    2,122,537   872,267   915,267
                 

 

The changes in the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:

        Consolidated       Parent Company
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Opening balance   (245,194)   (237,352)   (167,247)   (176,855)
Estimated (losses)   (40,003)   (43,313)   (9,165)   (18,540)
Recovery of receivables   16,476   35,471   11,749   28,148
Closing balance   (268,721)   (245,194)   (164,663)   (167,247)
                 

 

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Consolidated

 

 

 

Parent Company

  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Finished goods 1,731,362   1,691,842   829,488   1,141,385
Work in progress 1,030,400   1,294,369   804,636   1,081,050
Raw materials 1,372,857   1,493,129   924,847   1,021,350
Storeroom supplies 932,731   902,135   514,021   502,591
Advances to suppliers 79,682   35,828   73,904   31,541
Provision for losses (111,744)   (134,553)   (36,174)   (41,201)
  5,035,288   5,282,750   3,110,722   3,736,716
               

 

The changes in the provision for inventory losses are as follows:

    Consolidated   Parent Company
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Opening balance       (134,553)       (157,754)         (41,201)         (45,076)
Reversal / (losses) for slow-moving and obsolescence           22,809           23,201             5,027             3,875
Closing balance       (111,744)       (134,553)         (36,174)         (41,201)
                 

 

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7.OTHER CURRENT AND NONCURRENT ASSETS

 

The group of other current and noncurrent assets is comprised as follows:

              Consolidated               Parent Company
  Current Non-current Current Non-current
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Judicial deposits (note 15)         372,526   328,371           250,818   224,300
Credits with the PGFN (1)             46,774               46,774
Recoverable taxes (2) 1,953,337   1,282,415   893,568   2,119,940   1,761,045   1,129,584   685,987   1,907,420
Prepaid expenses 164,588   107,428   117,083   126,213   110,472   82,664   98,165   110,099
Prepaid expenses with sea freight (3)     96,305                        
Actuarial asset - related party (note 17 a)         13,714   13,714                
Derivative financial instruments (note 12 I) 1,010   1,364       4,203               4,203
Securities held for trading (note 12 I) 2,866   4,034           2,763   3,875        
Iron ore inventory (4)         312,281   144,499                
Northeast Investment Fund – FINOR          199    199            199    199
Loans with related parties (nota 17 a e 12 I)         960,211   846,300   10,417       1,025,906   883,394
Other receivables from related parties (note 17 a) 1,829   1,830   593,996   428,672   13,767   14,770   828,005   674,800
Other receivables (note 12 I)         2,445   7,059           1,003   1,109
Eletrobrás compulsory loan (note 12 I)         843,376   845,284           842,686   844,438
Dividends receivables (note 17 a) 45,153   44,554           229,379   33,447        
Employee debts 37,866   33,045           24,316   20,657        
Receivables by indemnity (6)         512,754               512,754    
Others 101,824   102,021   146,185   146,326   660   17,979   146,184   146,326
  2,308,473   1,672,996   4,768,338   5,057,554   2,152,819   1,302,976   4,391,707   4,843,062

 

1.Refers to the excess of judicial deposit originated by the 2009 REFIS (Tax Debt Refinancing Program). As of September 30, 2020, the Company reclassified the amount to judicial deposits.

 

2.Refers mainly to PIS / COFINS, ICMS recoverable and income and social contribution taxes to be offset. On September 20, 2018, the writ of mandamus and special appeal filed in 2006, in which CSN and Federal Union were parties, related to the discussion about the non-inclusion of ICMS in the calculation base of PIS and COFINS, confirmed the CSN's right to offset the amounts unduly paid under these taxes from 2001 to 2014.

 

3.Refers a payment of freight expenses and maritime insurance over revenues didn’t recognized.

 

4.Long-term iron ore inventories that will be used after the construction of new processing plants, which will produce pellet feed. In 2020, the Company defined the project to build a new plant to process itabirito, which until 2019 was taken as a sterile and, accordingly, the ore started to be recognized as inventory in the non-current asset.

 

5.Refers to a virtually certain receivable, arising from the res judicata favorable decision to the Company, which is irreversible and irrevocable, to apply the STJ's consolidated position on the subject, which culminated in the conviction of Eletrobrás to the payment of the correct interest and monetary adjustment of the Compulsory Loan. The res judicata decision, as well as the certainty about the amounts involved in the liquidation of the sentence (judicial procedure to request the satisfaction of the right), allowed the conclusion that the entry of this value is certain. In addition to this amount recognized, the Company continues seeking alternatives to recover additional unrecognized credits over R$350 million at the Company’s best estimates.

 

6.Refers to a receivable arising from the res judicata favorable decision to the Company to compensate losses and damages caused by recurring failures in the supply of energy in our plants from January 1991 to June 2002, that was recognized as Other Operating Income the amount of R$147,612 and as financial income the amount of R$365,142. See further details in Notes 21 and 22, respectively.

 

 

8.INVESTMENTS

 

The information on the activities of subsidiaries, joint ventures, joint operations, associates and other investments did not have any changes in relation to that disclosed in the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2019 and, accordingly, the Company decided not to repeat it in the condensed interim financial information as of September 30, 2020.

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8.a) Direct interests in subsidiaries, joint ventures, joint operations, associates and other investments

 

The balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity as well as the amounts of profit/(loss) for the period are stated at the ownership interest CSN holds in each entity.

                    09/30/2020               12/31/2019   09/30/2019
Companies   Participation in             Participation in    
  Assets   Liabilities   Shareholders’ equity   Fair Value (*)   Profit /(Loss) for the period   Assets   Liabilities   Shareholders’ equity   Fair Value (*)   Profit /(Loss) for the period
                   
                   
                   
Investments under the equity method                        
Subsidiaries                                        
CSN Islands VII Corp.   518,302   3,211,799    (2,693,497)     (846,288)     361,540     2,208,748    (1,847,208)       (227,603)
CSN Inova Ventures     8,605,448     9,239,772    (634,324)     (400,046)     3,997,823   4,232,102    (234,279)        (81,109)
CSN Islands XII Corp.     2,809,255     5,648,380    (2,839,125)       (1,021,993)     2,219,057   4,036,189   (1,817,132)        (327,061)
CSN Steel S.L.U.   4,786,410    43,368     4,743,042       585,879     3,642,029   135,672     3,506,357       6,435
Sepetiba Tecon S.A.   749,018   443,610     305,408      2,155     719,750     406,738    313,012        (3,496)
Minérios Nacional  S.A.    209,211    77,585    131,626      45,826   141,442    52,275     89,167        22,903
Valor Justo - Minérios Nacional           2,123,507     -           2,123,507        
Estanho de Rondônia S.A.    53,906    77,993   (24,087)      (14,143)    49,860    59,804     (9,944)        (7,785)
Companhia Metalúrgica Prada     759,925   619,672   140,253       (40,927)     735,887     589,658   146,229        80,534
CSN Mineração S.A.    16,952,029   7,614,882   9,337,147       2,353,267   13,888,599   5,698,541   8,190,058         2,583,898
CSN Energia S.A.   126,680    72,995    53,685      (7,875)    98,866    37,306     61,560       6,775
FTL - Ferrovia Transnordestina Logística S.A.   484,973     260,756   224,217       (28,986)     500,984     247,780     253,204       (35,761)
Companhia Florestal do Brasil    52,202    1,607    50,595       (1,325)    52,939     19,586.0    33,353       (40)
Nordeste Logística     74     56   18       (3)     82     60     22         (2)
CSN Equipamentos S. A.                        1         1        
CBSI - Companhia Brasileira de Serviços de Infraestrutura 89,118     78,881     10,237       (1,057)    82,332    70,942   11,390       4,326
      36,196,551    27,391,356    10,928,702     624,484     26,491,191     17,795,401     10,819,297      2,022,014
Joint-venture and Joint-operation                        
Itá Energética S.A.     269,888     19,666     250,222     6,700     259,777     16,255     243,522        4,165
MRS Logística S.A.    1,991,186   1,188,533     802,653      37,920     2,073,125   1,308,439     764,686        85,908
Transnordestina Logística S.A.     4,594,295     3,429,503    1,164,792   271,116     (24,264)     4,398,434     3,209,378    1,189,056    271,116    (15,159)
Equimac S.A   7,865   228   7,637     (68)                    
    6,863,234     4,637,930   2,225,304    271,116     20,288   6,731,336     4,534,072   2,197,264    271,116     74,914
Associates                                        
Arvedi Metalfer do Brasil    39,086     32,319   6,767      (5,956)    44,435     31,712     12,723        (520)
     39,086    32,319   6,767       (5,956)    44,435     31,712     12,723       (520)
Classified at fair value through profit or loss (note 12l)                    
Panatlântica           50,171                  47,300        
              50,171                  47,300        
Other investments                                        
Profits on subsidiaries' inventories           (54,970)       (36,408)           (18,563)         91,418
Others             78,761      (9,952)            78,763        172
              23,791       (46,360)            60,200         91,590
Total investments             13,505,851       592,456            13,407,900        2,187,998
                                         
Classification of investments in the balance sheet                                
Investments in assets            19,696,884                   17,316,463        
Investments with negative equity             (6,191,033)                  (3,908,563)        
              13,505,851                    13,407,900        

 

 

(*) As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the net balance of R$271,116 refers to fair value allocation in the loss of control in Transnordestina Logística S.A. in the amount of R$659,105, further impaired in R$387,989 before taxes.

 

 

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8.b) Movement in investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures, joint operations, associates and other investments

 

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
       
Opening balance of investments 3,482,974   5,630,613   17,316,463   20,232,005
Opening balance of loss provisions         (3,908,563)   (3,258,138)
Total 3,482,974   5,630,613   13,407,900   16,973,867
Capital increase/acquisition of shares 1,461   27,909   54,978   66,621
Dividends (1)     (94,603)   (1,144,266)   (4,166,291)
Comprehensive income (2) 6,337   (2,592)   591,912   31,441
Equity pickup  (3) 45,533   175,524   592,456   2,720,437
Update of shares measured at fair value through profit or loss (Note 12 II) 2,871   (118,780)   2,871   (118,780)
Reclassification of Usiminas’ shares     (2,114,620)       (2,114,620)
Goodwill from acquisition of 50% interest of CBSI             15,225
Consolidation of CBSI     (8,775)        
Amortization of fair value - investment MRS (8,810)   (11,747)        
Others 113   45        
Closing balance of investments 3,530,479   3,482,974   19,696,884   17,316,463
Balance of provision for investments with negative equity         (6,191,033)   (3,908,563)
Total 3,530,479   3,482,974   13,505,851   13,407,900
               

 

1.In 2020, refers mainly to dividends from the subsidiary CSN Mineração in the amount of R$1.140.996.
2.Refers to a translation to reporting currency of the foreign investment whose functional currency is not the Real, actuarial gain/loss and gain/loss on investment hedge from investments accounted for under the equity method.
3.The reconciliation of the equity in results of joint ventures and associates and the amount recorded in the statement of income are presented below and derive from the elimination of results of CSN's transactions with these companies:

 

      Consolidated
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019
   
Equity in results of affiliated companies      
MRS Logística S.A. 75,821   171,772
CBSI - Companhia Brasileira de Serviços de Infraestrutura       4,326
Transnordestina Logística S.A. (24,264)   (15,159)
Arvedi Metalfer do Brasil S.A. (5,956)   (520)
Equimac S.A. (68)    
Others     14
  45,533   160,433
Eliminations      
To cost of sales (26,599)   (49,714)
To taxes 9,044   16,903
Others      
Amortizated at fair value - Investment in MRS (8,810)   (8,810)
Others (9,952)   156
Equity in results 9,216   118,968
       

 

8.c) Investments in joint ventures and joint operations

 

The balances of the balance sheet and statement of income of joint ventures are presented below and refer to 100% of the companies’ results:

 

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    Joint-Venture    Joint-Operation    Joint-Venture   Joint-Operation
Equity interest (%)   MRS Logística   Transnordestina Logística   Equimac S.A.   Itá Energética   MRS Logística   Transnordestina Logística   Itá Energética
  34.94%   47.26%   50.00%   48.75%   34.94%   47.26%   48.75%
Balance sheet                            
 Current Assets                             
Cash and cash equivalents   1,492,726   186   2,818    56,049   670,296    17,166    65,793
Advances to suppliers   40,190    2,960        373   20,100    3,240   363
Other current assets    505,277    48,831        72,768    1,326,281    59,405    15,955
Total current assets   2,038,193    51,977   2,818    129,190    2,016,677    79,811    82,111
 Noncurrent Assets                             
Other non-current assets    619,248    222,212    653    22,467   789,562    258,391    24,361
Investments, PP&E and intangible assets   8,025,230    9,446,881   12,258    401,960    8,316,033    8,968,447    426,403
Total non-current assets   8,644,478    9,669,093   12,911    424,427    9,105,595    9,226,838    450,764
Total Assets   10,682,671    9,721,070   15,729    553,617   11,122,272    9,306,649    532,875
                             
 Current Liabilities                             
Borrowings and financing     775,827    156,233         653,784    103,877  
Lease liabilities    270,269           256,034    
Other current liabilities    547,958    132,873    455    25,354    1,561,684    171,821    16,793
Total current liabilities   1,594,054    289,106    455    25,354    2,471,502    275,698    16,793
 Noncurrent Liabilities                             
Borrowings and financing    2,407,325    6,372,355          2,369,615    6,084,424  
Lease liabilities   1,482,688            1,650,758    
Other non-current liabilities    892,385    595,025        14,988   527,871    430,603    16,550
Total non-current liabilities   4,782,398    6,967,380        14,988    4,548,244    6,515,027    16,550
Shareholders’ equity   4,306,219    2,464,584   15,274    513,275    4,102,526    2,515,924    499,532
Total liabilities and shareholders’
equity
  10,682,671    9,721,070   15,729    553,617   11,122,272    9,306,649    532,875

 

    01/01/2020 a 09/30/2020   01/01/2019 a 09/30/2019
    Joint-Venture   Joint-Operation   Joint-Venture   Joint-Operation
Equity interest (%)   MRS Logística   Transnordestina Logística   Equimac S.A.   Itá Energética   MRS Logística   CBSI   Transnordestina Logística   Itá Energética
  34.94%   47.26%   50.00%   48.75%   34.94%   50.00%   46.30%   48.75%
Statements of Income                                
Net revenue   2,614,613    35    650   125,369    2,499,115   210,754       120,493
Cost of sales and services    (1,847,542)     (502)   (55,685)   (1,782,914)    (184,737)       (61,991)
Gross profit    767,071    35    148    69,684   716,201    26,017        58,502
Operating (expenses) income    (236,017)   (34,342)   (281)   (48,776)   183,378   (9,882)    (16,216)   (46,497)
Finance income (costs), net   (219,551)   (17,033)   (1)    (109)    (200,106)   (1,079)    (16,139)   914
Income before income tax and social
contribution
   311,503   (51,340)   (134)    20,799   699,473    15,056    (32,355)    12,919
Current and deferred income tax
and social contribution
  (108,064)     (1)   (7,056)    (238,579)   (6,404)       (4,375)
Profit / (loss) for the period    203,439   (51,340)   (135)    13,743   460,894    8,652    (32,355)    8,544

 

·TRANSNORDESTINA LOGÍSTICA S.A. (“TLSA”)

 

It is in pre-operational phase and will continue as such until the completion of Railway System II. The approved schedule, which estimated the completion of the work by January 2017, is currently under discussion with the responsible agencies; however, TLSA management believes that new deadlines for project completion will not have material adverse effects on the expected return on the investment. After analyzing this matter, management considered as appropriate the use of the accounting basis of operational continuity (going concern) of the project in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

The Company’s management considers funding from the shareholders and third parties to complete the construction, which are expected to be available based on the previous agreements and on recent discussions among the parties. After assessing the matter, management concluded as adequate the operating continuity of the Project in the quarterly financial information as of September 30, 2020.

 

The assumptions used to evaluate the impairment test in December 2019 remain valid and there is no event to justify the recognition of impairment in the quarter.

 

 

·      EQUIMAC S.A.

 

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In August 2019 we incorporated the company CSN Equipamentos S.A., on June 26, 2020, it was renamed as Equimac S.A. The company was formed by Unidas Guindastes Eireli and CSN, each with the 50% interest in the equity capital of the Equimac joint venture, which is located in the city of São Paulo and aims to the main rental of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. As of September 30, 2020, the share capital Equimac's paid-in amount is R $ 15,409.

 

8.d) Investment properties:

 

As of September 30, 2020, the balance of investment properties can be shown as follows:

    Consolidated   Parent Company
    Land   Buildings   Total   Land   Buildings   Total
Balance at December 31, 2019   68,877   32,318   101,195   65,698   20,030   85,728
Cost   68,877   53,816   122,693   65,698   41,528   107,226
Accumulated depreciation       (21,498)   (21,498)       (21,498)   (21,498)
Balance at December 31, 2019   68,877   32,318   101,195   65,698   20,030   85,728
Acquisitions   28,733   32,864   61,597   28,733   32,864   61,597
Depreciation       (2,076)   (2,076)       (1,591)   (1,591)
Balance at September 30, 2020   97,610   63,106   160,716   94,431   51,303   145,734
Cost   97,610   86,680   184,290   94,431   74,392   168,823
Accumulated depreciation       (23,574)   (23,574)       (23,089)   (23,089)
Balance at September 30, 2020   97,610   63,106   160,716   94,431   51,303   145,734
                         

 

The Company’s management estimated the market value of the investment properties for the year ended December 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2020, we used the same estimate increased by the new items aggregated to the portfolio in the semester, reaching the total amount of R$1,842,616 in the consolidated (R$1,781,019 as of December 31, 2019) and R$1,775,428 in the Parent Company (R$1,713,831 as of December 31, 2019).

 

The average useful lives are estimated as follows (in years):

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Buildings 27   21   28   21

 

 

9.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

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  Land   Buildings and Infrastructure   Machinery, equipment and facilities   Furniture and fixtures   Construction in progress   Right of use (i)   Other (*)   Total
Balance at December 31, 2019  226,949   3,062,238   12,603,619   28,455    3,217,052    472,345    90,286    19,700,944
Cost  226,949   4,250,471   24,372,514   170,229    3,217,052    531,044    386,144    33,154,403
Accumulated depreciation    (1,188,233)    (11,768,895)    (141,774)     (58,699)   (295,858)   (13,453,459)
Balance at December 31, 2019  226,949   3,062,238   12,603,619   28,455    3,217,052    472,345    90,286    19,700,944
Effect of foreign exchange differences  34,128   68,988    204,297    2,547    7,198   4,927    17,713    339,798
Acquisitions  495    308    107,443   544    1,066,541       1,948   1,177,279
Capitalized interest (notes 22 and 25)              68,945            68,945
Write-offs (note 21) (188)       (630)     (9)    (2,701)    (1,188)   (4,716)
Depreciation (note 20)    (115,411)    (1,132,927)   (4,397)     (45,899)   (19,128)    (1,317,762)
Transfers to other asset categories   34,458    679,695   210    (725,616)        11,253  
Transfers to intangible assets              (551)           (551)
Right of use - Remeasurement                70,381        70,381
Others       (401)    (12)   (6)   (248)    67   (600)
Balance at September 30, 2020  261,384   3,050,581   12,461,096   27,347    3,633,554    498,805    100,951    20,033,718
Cost  261,384   4,423,978   25,912,975   184,055    3,633,554    598,705    412,069    35,426,720
Accumulated depreciation    (1,373,397)    (13,451,879)    (156,708)     (99,900)   (311,118)   (15,393,002)
Balance at September 30, 2020  261,384   3,050,581   12,461,096   27,347    3,633,554    498,805    100,951    20,033,718

 

    Parent Company
    Land   Buildings and Infrastructure   Machinery, equipment and facilities   Furniture and fixtures   Construction in progress   Right of use (i)   Other (*)   Total
Balance at December 31, 2019   30,408   1,023,454   7,596,294   10,473   1,536,581   44,173   24,701   10,266,084
Cost   30,408   1,309,542   14,333,445   98,103   1,536,581   66,435   131,753   17,506,267
Accumulated depreciation      (286,088)    (6,737,151)    (87,630)        (22,262)    (107,052)   (7,240,183)
Balance at December 31, 2019   30,408   1,023,454   7,596,294   10,473   1,536,581   44,173   24,701   10,266,084
Acquisitions         49,694   13    518,837     69   568,613
Capitalized interest (notes 22 and 25)                22,094       22,094
Write-offs (note 21)    (188)                 (1,288)      (1,476)
Depreciation (note 20)      (26,090)   (595,670)   (1,673)        (16,083)   (3,480)    (642,996)
Transfers to other asset categories     3,507    360,721     (371,405)      7,177    
Capital increase   (1,267)    (28,307)    (5,377)              (34,951)
Right of use - Remeasurement                    8,806     8,806
Others                    (114)   66    (48)
Balance at September 30, 2020   28,953   972,564   7,405,662    8,813   1,706,107   35,494   28,533   10,186,126
Cost   28,953   1,283,374   14,707,372   98,114   1,706,107   70,452   139,438   18,033,810
Accumulated depreciation      (310,810)    (7,301,710)    (89,301)        (34,958)    (110,905)    (7,847,684)
Balance at September 30, 2020   28,953   972,564   7,405,662    8,813   1,706,107   35,494   28,533   10,186,126

(*) Refer basically to: i) in the consolidated chart: railway assets such as courtyards, tracks and leasehold improvements, vehicles, hardware, mines, ore deposits, and spare part inventories; (ii) in the Parent Company chart: leasehold improvements, vehicles and hardware.

 

(i)Rights of Use

 

The changes of the rights of use as of September 30, 2020 is as follows:

  Consolidated
  Land   Buildings and Infrastructure   Machinery, equipment and facilities   Others   Total
Balance at December 31, 2019 380,566   64,154   24,144   3,481   472,345
Cost 401,746   73,344   39,455   16,499   531,044
Accumulated depreciation (21,180)   (9,190)   (15,311)   (13,018)   (58,699)
Balance at December 31, 2019 380,566   64,154   24,144   3,481   472,345
Effect of foreign exchange differences     1,170   3,382   375   4,927
Addition 9,327   10,705   6,993   2,344   29,369
Remeasurement 32,671   (1,440)       9,781   41,012
Depreciation (17,947)   (6,109)   (13,755)   (8,088)   (45,899)
Write-offs (2,354)   (318)       (29)   (2,701)
Transfers to other asset categories     (4,574)   3,878   696    
Others             (248)   (248)
Balance at September 30, 2020 402,263   63,588   24,642   8,312   498,805
Cost 435,296   77,076   56,235   30,098   598,705
Accumulated depreciation (33,033)   (13,488)   (31,593)   (21,786)   (99,900)
Balance at September 30, 2020 402,263   63,588   24,642   8,312   498,805
                   

 

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Parent Company

    Land   Machinery, equipment and facilities   Others   Total
Balance at December 31, 2019   30,145   13,580   448   44,173
Cost   37,719   25,719   2,997   66,435
Accumulated depreciation   (7,574)   (12,139)   (2,549)   (22,262)
Balance at December 31, 2019   30,145   13,580   448   44,173
Addition   5,672       1,048   6,720
Remeasurement   83       2,003   2,086
Depreciation   (7,462)   (8,621)       (16,083)
Write off   (1,288)           (1,288)
Others           (114)   (114)
Balance at September 30, 2020   27,150   4,959   3,385   35,494
Cost   38,799   25,719   5,934   70,452
Accumulated depreciation   (11,649)   (20,760)   (2,549)   (34,958)
Balance at September 30, 2020   27,150   4,959   3,385   35,494
                 

 

The average estimated useful lives are as follows (in years):

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Buildings 37   38   39   41
Machinery, equipment and facilities 20   21   23   22
Furniture and fixtures 12   12   13   12
Others 10   14   12   14

 

9.a) Capitalized Interest

 

A part of the debt costs were capitalized in the amount of R$68,495 in the consolidated and R$22,094 in the Parent Company as of September 30, 2020 (as of September 30, 2019, R$61,040 in the consolidated and R$16,126 in the Parent Company). Those costs are capitalized, primarily, in the mining projects such as: (i) expansion of Casa de Pedra (MG) and TECAR (RJ), see Notes 22 and 25. The monthly average interest rate of the unespecified projects in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 was 0.47% (0.56% as of September 30, 2019).

 

10.INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

  Consolidated   Parent Company
  Goodwill   Customer relationships   Software   Trademarks
and
patents
  Rights and licenses (*)   Others   Total   Software   Rights and licenses   Total
Balance at December 31, 2019  3,606,156    246,139   53,859   153,103    3,170,960   1,564    7,231,781    48,052    4,086    52,138
 Cost   3,846,563    585,407   171,152   153,103    3,189,789   1,564    7,947,578    131,795    4,088    135,883
 Accumulated amortization   (131,077)   (339,268)    (117,293)      (18,829)       (606,467)   (83,743)   (2)   (83,745)
 Adjustment for accumulated recoverable value   (109,330)                   (109,330)        
Balance at December 31, 2019  3,606,156    246,139   53,859   153,103    3,170,960   1,564    7,231,781    48,052    4,086    52,138
Effect of foreign exchange differences    105,728    672   70,381      718   177,499        
Acquisitions and expenditures        950           950        
Transfer of property, plant and equipment        551           551        
Amortization (note 20)   (45,879)    (8,377)      (2,339)       (56,595)   (5,848)   (3)   (5,851)
Balance at September 30, 2020  3,606,156    305,988   47,655   223,484    3,168,621   2,282    7,354,186    42,204    4,083    46,287
 Cost   3,846,563    853,871    184,015   223,484    3,189,789   2,282    8,300,004    131,795    4,088    135,883
 Accumulated amortization   (131,077)   (547,883)   (136,360)      (21,168)        (836,488)   (89,591)   (5)   (89,596)
 Adjustment for accumulated recoverable value   (109,330)                    (109,330)        
Balance at September 30, 2020  3,606,156    305,988   47,655   223,484    3,168,621   2,282    7,354,186    42,204    4,083    46,287

 

(*) Composed mainly by mineral rights with potential of 1,101 million tons (Not audited or reviewed by independent auditors). Amortization is based on production volume.

 

The average useful lives by nature are as follows (in years):

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      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Software 9   9   9   9
Customer relationships 13   13        

 

11.BORROWINGS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES

 

The balances of borrowings, financing and debentures, which are carried at amortized cost, are as follows:

                  Consolidated             Parent Company
       Current Liabilities     Noncurrent Liabilities     Current Liabilities   Noncurrent Liabilities 
      09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019 09/30/2020   12/31/2019
                                 
Debt agreements in the international market                                
Variable interest in US$:                                
Prepayment  (1)   1,021,906   1,769,975   4,000,666   2,563,928   1,019,193   1,769,055 3,718,631   2,362,393
Fixed interest in US$                                
Bonds, Perpetual Bonds and ACC  (2)   276,456   2,047,032    19,883,468    10,177,517     34,420     52,986      
Intercompany                     255,487   1,549,329  14,503,468   7,344,014
Fixed interest in EUR                                
Intercompany                       49,930    655 1,663,224   1,241,360
Facility     419,952   223,204   165,330   147,241              
      1,718,314   4,040,211    24,049,464    12,888,686   1,359,030   3,372,025  19,885,323    10,947,767
                                 
Debt agreements in Brazil                                
Securities with variable interest in R$:                                
BNDES/FINAME, Debentures, NCE and CCB  (3)   1,911,709   1,086,985   8,611,371    10,049,783   1,683,893   1,026,230 7,544,951   8,799,642
Securities with fixed interest in R$:                                
Intercompany            25,038                    25,038 18,210   27,507
      1,911,709   1,112,023   8,611,371    10,049,783   1,683,893   1,051,268 7,563,161   8,827,149
Total Borrowings and Financing     3,630,023   5,152,234    32,660,835    22,938,469   3,042,923   4,423,293  27,448,484    19,774,916
Transaction Costs and Issue Premiums      (31,486)    (26,391)     (101,219)    (97,276)    (29,059)    (26,453)  (61,965)    (72,296)
Total Borrowings and Financing + Transaction cost     3,598,537   5,125,843   32,559,616   22,841,193   3,013,864   4,396,840 27,386,519   19,702,620

 

(1)   In May 2020, the Company concluded the debt rollover of US$236 million, equivalent to R$1,282 million, with the Banco do Brasil, related to prepayments, moving the maturities from May 2020 and March 2021 to January 2022. In July 2020, the Company also concluded the rollover of export prepayments in the amount of US$75 million equivalent to R$390 million, moving a portion of the maturities in July 2020 and January 2021 to July 2021 and January 2022, respectively.

 

(2)   In January 2020, the Company issued debt securities in the foreign market (“Notes”), through its subsidiary CSN IslandsXI Corp, in the amount of US$1 billion, with maturity for 2028 and interest rate of 6.75% per year. A portion of the funds, in the amount of US$263 million, was used to repurchase (“Tender Offer”) the Notes issued by CSN Resources S.A. with maturity for 2020. The Notes are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company.

 

(3)   In June 2020, the Company concluded the debt rollover with Caixa Econômica Federal in the amount of R$300 million, moving the maturities from June and September 2020 to 2021, 2022 and 2023.

 

The following table shows the average interest rate:

        Consolidated       Parent Company
        09/30/2020       09/30/2020
    Average interest rate (i)   Total debt   Average interest rate (i)   Total debt
US$   6.66%    25,182,496   3.26%    19,531,199
EUR   1.50%   585,282   3.88%    1,713,154
R$   2.85%    10,523,080   2.80%    9,247,054
         36,290,858        30,491,407
                 

(i) In order to determine the average interest rates for debt contracts with floating rate, the Company used the rates applied as of September 30, 2020. In the parent company was considered the interest rates of intercompany contracts.

 

11.a) Maturities of borrowings, financing and debentures presented in current and noncurrent liabilities

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            Consolidated           Parent Company
            09/30/2020           09/30/2020
            Principal           Principal
    Borrowings and financing in foreign currency   Borrowings and financing in national currency   Total   Borrowings and financing in foreign currency   Borrowings and financing in national currency   Total
2020   1,049,920   168,830   1,218,750   604,592   148,795   753,387
2021   1,356,171   2,626,841   3,983,012   1,425,681   2,241,915   3,667,596
2022   2,901,430   2,863,359   5,764,789   7,799,599   2,531,054   10,330,653
2023   5,608,684   3,041,149   8,649,833   1,715,867   2,686,312   4,402,179
2024   185,754   1,240,585   1,426,339   4,853,402   1,056,670   5,910,072
2025       68,595   68,595   1,008,873   68,587   1,077,460
After 2015   9,025,119   513,721   9,538,840   3,836,339   513,721   4,350,060
Perpetual bonds   5,640,700       5,640,700            
    25,767,778   10,523,080   36,290,858   21,244,353   9,247,054   30,491,407
                         

 

11.b) Borrowings, financing and debentures raised and paid

 

The table below shows the borrowings, financing and debentures raised and paid during the period:

        Consolidated       Parent Company
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Opening balance   27,967,036   28,827,074   24,099,460   24,161,596
New debts   6,027,352   10,149,381   2,502,457   6,798,683
Repayment   (5,320,116)   (11,775,093)   (2,413,800)   (7,431,176)
Payments of charges   (1,577,315)   (2,039,112)   (766,529)   (1,400,496)
Accrued charges (Note 22)   1,518,505   1,996,305   793,898   1,376,862
Consolidation of CBSI       19,722        
Others  (1)   7,542,691   788,759   6,184,897   593,991
Closing balance   36,158,153   27,967,036   30,400,383   24,099,460
                 

 

1.Includes unrealized exchange and monetary variations and cost of transactions.

 

In 2020, the Group raised and paid borrowings as shown below:

 

·      Funding raised and amortizations:

            Consolidated
            09/30/2020
Nature   New debts   Repayment   Interest payment
 Prepayment       (833,712)   (188,961)
 Bonds, Perpetual bonds, ACC and Facility   6,006,454   (4,031,955)   (1,017,710)
 BNDES/FINAME, Debentures, NCE and CCB   20,898   (454,449)   (370,644)
    6,027,352   (5,320,116)   (1,577,315)
             

 

·Covenants

 

The Company’s borrowing agreements provide for the fulfillment of certain non-financial obligations, as well as the maintenance of certain parameters and financial indicators, besides the publication of its audited financial statements within the regulatory terms or payment of commission on assumption of risks in case certain financial indicators reach the levels set out in such agreements.

 

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12.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

I - Identification and measurement of financial instruments

 

The Company can operate with various financial instruments, mainly cash and cash equivalents, including short-term investments, marketable securities, trade receivables, trade payables, and borrowings and financing. The Company also can operate into derivative transactions, currency swap and interest rate swap.

 

Considering the nature of the instruments, the fair value is basically determined by the use of quotations in the open capital market of Brazil and the Commodities and Futures Exchange. The amounts recorded in current assets and liabilities have immediate liquidity or maturity, mostly in terms of short time. Considering the term and the characteristics of these instruments, the book values approximate the fair values.

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·Classification of financial instruments

 

                            Consolidated
Consolidated       09/30/2020   12/31/2019
  Notes   Fair value through profit or loss   Measured at amortized cost   Balances   Fair value through profit or loss   Measured at amortized cost   Balances
             
Assets                            
Current                            
Cash and cash equivalents   3        5,724,428    5,724,428        1,088,955    1,088,955
Short-term investments   4   2,212,063   593,318    2,805,381   2,114,620   518,553    2,633,173
Trade receivables   5        2,668,369    2,668,369        2,047,931    2,047,931
Dividends and interest on equity receivable 7       45,153    45,153       44,554    44,554
Derivative financial instruments   7   1,010        1,010   1,364        1,364
Trading securities   7   2,866        2,866   4,034        4,034
Total       2,215,939    9,031,268    11,247,207   2,120,018    3,699,993    5,820,011
                             
Non-current                            
Short-term investments   4       131,317    131,317       95,719    95,719
Other trade receivables   7        2,445    2,445        7,059    7,059
Eletrobrás compulsory loan   7       843,376    843,376       845,284    845,284
Receivables by indemnity   7       512,754    512,754            
Loans - related parties   7       960,211    960,211       846,300    846,300
Investments   8    50,171        50,171    47,300        47,300
Derivative financial instruments   7           4,203      4,203
Total        50,171    2,450,103    2,500,274    51,503    1,794,362    1,845,865
                             
Total Assets       2,266,110    11,481,371    13,747,481   2,171,521    5,494,355    7,665,876
                             
Liabilities                            
Current                            
Borrowings and financing    11        3,630,023    3,630,023        5,152,234    5,152,234
Trade payables            4,560,230    4,560,230        3,012,654    3,012,654
Trade payables -drawee risk   13       605,385    605,385        1,121,312    1,121,312
Dividends and interest on capital   13       40,977    40,977       13,252    13,252
Leases    13.a        84,675    84,675       35,040    35,040
Derivative financial instruments    (*)     263,283        263,283          
Total        263,283    8,921,290    9,184,573        9,334,492    9,334,492
                             
Non-current                            
Borrowings and financing    11        32,660,835    32,660,835        22,938,469    22,938,469
Derivative financial instruments        125,051        125,051          
Leases    13.a        420,014    420,014       439,350    439,350
Total        125,051    33,080,849    33,205,900        23,377,819    23,377,819
                             
Total Liabilities        388,334    42,002,139    42,390,473        32,712,311    32,712,311

 

(*) The derivative financial instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge and, accordingly, the amounts related to the highly probable future shipping of iron ore is recognized as Other Comprehensive Income, in the net equity, and are reclassified to income at the moment the future transactions occur (for further details see Item 12.b below).

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                            Parent Company
Parent Company       09/30/2020   12/31/2019
  Notes   Fair value through profit or loss   Measured at amortized cost   Balances   Fair value through profit or loss   Measured at amortized cost   Balances
             
Assets                            
Current                            
Cash and cash equivalents   3        2,370,726    2,370,726       392,107    392,107
Short-term investments   4   2,212,063   566,661    2,778,724   2,114,620   481,804    2,596,424
Trade receivables   5        1,750,211    1,750,211        1,691,643    1,691,643
Dividends and interest on equity receivable   7       229,379    229,379       33,447    33,447
Trading securities   7   2,763        2,763   3,875        3,875
Loans - related parties   8       10,417   10,417            
Total       2,214,826    4,927,394    7,142,220   2,118,495    2,599,001    4,717,496
                         
Non-current                        
Short-term investments   4       131,317    131,317       95,719    95,719
Other trade receivables   7        1,003    1,003        1,109    1,109
Eletrobrás compulsory loan   7       842,686    842,686       844,438    844,438
Receivables by indemnity   7       512,754    512,754            
Loans - related parties   7        1,025,906    1,025,906       883,394    883,394
Investments   8    50,171        50,171    47,300        47,300
Derivative financial instruments   7               4,203        4,203
Total        50,171    2,513,666    2,563,837    51,503    1,824,660    1,876,163
                             
Total Assets       2,264,997    7,441,060    9,706,057   2,169,998    4,423,661    6,593,659
                             
Liabilities                        
Current                        
Borrowings and financing    11        3,042,923    3,042,923        4,423,293    4,423,293
Trade payables            3,927,712    3,927,712        2,506,244    2,506,244
Trade payables -drawee risk   13       573,153    573,153        1,121,312    1,121,312
Dividends and interest on capital   13       13,075    13,075       13,252    13,252
Leases    13.a        14,230    14,230       17,269    17,269
Total            7,571,093    7,571,093        8,081,370    8,081,370
                             
Non-current                        
Borrowings and financing    11        27,448,484    27,448,484        19,774,916    19,774,916
Derivative financial instruments        125,051        125,051            
Leases    13.a        21,105    21,105       28,671    28,671
Total        125,051    27,469,589    27,594,640        19,803,587    19,803,587
                             
Total Liabilities        125,051    35,040,682    35,165,733        27,884,957    27,884,957

 

·Fair value measurement

 

The following table shows the financial instruments recognized at fair value through profit or loss classifying them according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

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Consolidated           09/30/2020           12/31/2019
  Level 1   Level 2   Balances   Level 1   Level 2   Balances
Assets                        
Current                        
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                              
Financial investments   2,212,063       2,212,063   2,114,620       2,114,620
Derivative financial instruments       1,010   1,010   -   1,364   1,364
Trading securities   2,866   -   2,866   4,034   -   4,034
Non-current                        
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                              
Investments   50,171   -   50,171   47,300   -   47,300
Derivative financial instruments   -           -   4,203   4,203
Total Assets   2,265,100   1,010   2,266,110   2,165,954   5,567   2,171,521
                         
Liabilities                        
Current                        
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                        
Derivative financial instruments   -   263,283   263,283   -   -   -
Non-current                        
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                        
Derivative financial instruments   -   125,051   125,051       -   -
Total Liabilities       388,334   388,334       -   -
                         

 

 

Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Includes observable inputs in market such as interest rates, exchange etc., but not prices traded in active markets.

 

There are no assets and liabilities classified as level 3.

 

II – Investments in securities measured at fair value through profit or loss

 

The Company has investments in common shares (USIM3), preferred shares (USIM5) of Usiminas (“Ações Usiminas”) and shares of Panatlântica S.A (PATI 3), which are designated as fair value through profit or loss.

 

Usiminas’ shares are classified as a financial investment in the current asset and Panatlântica’s is recognized as non-current investment and are all recorded at fair value based on the market price quotation on the stock exchange (B3 S.A.).

 

In accordance with the Company's policy, gains and losses arising from changes in the share prices are recorded directly in the statement of income under financial results (Usiminas’ shares) and Other Operating Income and Expenses (Panatlântica shares).

 

                                     
Class of shares   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020
  Quantity   Equity interest (%)   Share price   Closing Balance   Quantity   Quantity   Share price   Closing Balance   Fair value adjustment recognized in profit or loss (note 21 and 22)
USIM3   107,156,651   15.19%   10.24    1,097,284   107,156,651   15.19%   9.87   1,057,636   39,648
USIM5   111,144,456   20.29%   10.03    1,114,779   111,144,456   20.29%   9.51   1,056,984   57,795
                 2,212,063               2,114,620   97,443
PATI3    2,065,529   11.31%   24.29    50,171    2,065,529   11.31%   22.90   47,300    2,871
                 2,262,234               2,161,920   100,314

 

• Share market price risks

 

The Company is exposed to the risk of changes in the price of the shares due to the investments, valued at fair value through profit or loss that have their prices based on the market price.

 

III - Financial risk management:

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The Company follows risk management strategies, with guidelines in relation to the risks incurred by the company. The nature and general position of financial risks is regularly monitored and managed to assess the results and the financial impact on cash flow. The credit limits and hedge quality of the counterparties are also periodically reviewed.

 

Market risks are protected when it is considered necessary to support the corporate strategy or when it is necessary to maintain the level of financial flexibility.

 

The Company considers to be exposed to foreign currency, interest rate, market prices and liquidity risks.

 

The Company may manage some of the risks through the use of derivative instruments, not associated with any speculative trading or short selling.

 

12.a) Foreign exchange rate, price and interest rate risks:

 

·Foreign exchange rate risk:

 

The exposure arises from the existence of assets and liabilities denominated in Dollar or Euro, since the Company's functional currency is substantially the Real and is denominated natural currency hedge. The net exposure is the result of offsetting the natural currency exposure by hedging instruments adopted by CSN.

 

The consolidated net exposure as of September 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

        09/30/2020
Foreign Exchange Exposure   (Amounts in US$’000)   (Amounts in €’000)
Cash and cash equivalents overseas   427,996   4,165
Trade receivables   275,424   1,780
Financial investments   23,280   -
 Other assets   6,983   6,954
Total Assets   733,683   12,899
Borrowings and financing   (4,464,428)   -
Trade payables   (142,717)   (10,827)
Iron ore derivative   (46,676)   -
Other liabilities   (5,280)   (1,134)
Total Liabilities   (4,659,101)   (11,961)
Foreign exchange exposure   (3,925,418)   938
Cash flow hedge accounting   4,080,341   -
Swap CDI x Dollar   (67,000)   -
Net foreign exchange exposure   87,923   938
         

 

CSN uses as strategy hedge accounting, as well as derivative instruments to hedge CSN’s future cash flows.

 

·Interest rate risk:

 

The risk arises from short and long-term liabilities with fixed or floating interest rates and inflation indices.

 

·Market price risk:

 

The Company is also exposed to market risks related to volatility of commodity prices and other materials. Based on the risk management policies, risk mitigation strategies with commodities may be used to reduce cash flows volatility. Those strategies may consider derivative instruments, predominantly forward transactions, futures and options instruments.

 

CSN Mineração uses instruments to hedge the risk of Platts fluctuations, as shown in the topic below.

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In item 12b) we show the derivatives and hedging strategies to hedge foreign exchange and interest rate risks.

 

12.b) Hedging instruments: Derivatives and cash flows hedge accounting and net investment hedge in foreign operations:

 

CSN uses various instruments to hedge foreign exchange, Platts fluctuation and interest rate risks, as shown in the following topics:

 

·Portfolio of derivative financial instruments

 

Exchange rate swap Dollar x Euro

 

The subsidiary Lusosider has derivative operations to hedge its exposure of the dollar against the euro.

 

Exchange rate swap GBP (Sterling Pound) x Euro

 

The subsidiary Lusosider has derivative operations to hedge its exposure of the GBP against the euro.

 

Exchange rate swap CDI x Dollar

 

The company has derivative operations with Bradesco Bank to hedge its NCE debt raised in September 2019 with maturity in October 2023 in the amount of US$67million (equivalent to R$278milhões), at a cost consistent with that usually praticed by the Company.

 

                            Consolidated
                            09/30/2020
                Appreciation (R$)   Fair value (market)   Impact on financial income (expenses) in 2020
Counterparties   Maturity   Functional Currency   Notional amount   Asset position   Liability position   Amounts receivable / (payable)  
Exchange rate swap Dollar x Euro   11/20/2020   Dollar   14,850   83,879   (82,867)   1,012   (1,314)
Exchange rate swap Dollar x Euro   1/06/2021   Dollar   (201)   1,132   (1,134)   (2)   (2)
Total dollar-to-euro swap           14,649   85,011   (84,001)   1,010   (1,316)
                             
Exchange rate swap GBP x Euro   Settled   GBP   3,956   -   -   -   (602)
Total Swap GBP x Euro       3,956               (602)
                             
Swap CDI x Dollar   10/02/2023   Dollar   (67,000)   289,850   (414,901)   (125,051)   (133,659)
Total Swap CDI x dollar           (67,000)   289,850   (414,901)   (125,051)   (133,659)
                             
        374,861   (498,902)   (124,041)   (135,577)
                             

  

·Cash flow hedge accounting

 

Foreign currency

 

The Company designates cash flow hedging relationships to hedge highly probable future cash flows against U.S. dollar fluctuations.

 

In order to better reflect the accounting impacts of this foreign exchange hedging strategy on the Company’s results, CSN designated part of its US dollar-denominated liabilities as a hedging instrument of its future exports. As a result, foreign exchange differences arising from designated liabilities will be temporarily recognized in shareholders’ equity and recognized in profit or loss when such exports are carried out, allowing the concurrent recognition of the dollar

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fluctuations on liabilities and on exports. The adoption of this hedge accounting does not entail entering into any financial instrument.

 

In order to support the aforementioned designations, the Company prepared formal documentation indicating how the hedge designation is aligned with CSN's objective and risk management strategy, identifying the hedging instruments used, the hedge object, the nature of the risk to be hedged and demonstrating the expectation of high effectiveness of the designated relations. Debt instruments have been designated in amounts equivalent to the portion of future exports. Therefore, the exchange variation of the instrument and the object are similar. According to the Company's accounting policy, continuous evaluations of prospective and retrospective effectiveness should be carried out, comparing the amounts designated with the amounts expected and approved in the Management's budgets, as well as the amounts actually exported.

 

Through hedge accounting, the exchange gains and losses on debt instruments will not immediately affect the Company’s profit or loss except to the extent that exports are carried out.

 

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The table below shows a summary of the hedging relationships as of September 30, 2020:

 

                                    09/30/2020
Designation Date   Hedging Instrument   Hedged item   Type of hedged risk   Hedged period   Exchange rate on designation   Designated amounts (US$’000)   Amortizated part (USD'000)   Effect on Result (*) (R$'000)   Impact on Shareholders' equity (R$'000)
12/18/2014   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    May 2020    2.6805    30,000   (30,000)   (82,374)    -
12/18/2014   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    May 2020    2.678    35,000   (35,000)   (96,190)    -
12/18/2014   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    May 2020    2.676    35,000   (35,000)   (96,261)    -
07/21/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    July 2019 - March 2021    3.1813    60,000   (41,359)   (49,659)     (45,845)
07/23/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    July 2019 - March 2021    3.285   100,000   (62,500)   (63,060)     (88,339)
07/23/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    August 2018 - October 2022    3.285    30,000   (12,000)     -     (42,403)
07/24/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    August 2018 - October 2022    3.3254   100,000   (40,000)     -    (138,918)
07/27/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    August 2018 - October 2022    3.3557    25,000   (10,000)     -     (34,275)
07/27/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    August 2018 - October 2022    3.3557    70,000   (28,000)     -     (95,970)
07/27/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    August 2018 - October 2022    3.3557    30,000   (12,000)     -     (41,130)
07/28/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    August 2018 - October 2022    3.3815    30,000   (12,000)     -     (40,666)
3/8/2015   Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    July 2018 - October 2022    3.394   355,000     (276,500)     (338,777)    (176,366)
2/4/2018   Bonds   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    July 2018 - February 2023    3.3104   1,170,045     (820,045)     (306,189)    (815,610)
07/31/2019   Bonds and Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    January 2020 - April 2026    3.7649   1,342,761     (247,061)     (329,966)    (2,055,313)
10/1/2020   Bonds without express maturity and Export prepayments in US$ to third parties   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    March 2020 - December 2050    4.0745   1,416,000   (87,000)     (119,196)    (2,081,479)
01/28/2020   Bonds   Part of the highly probable future monthly iron ore exports   Foreign exchange - R$ vs. US$ spot rate    March 2017 - January 2028    4.2064   1,000,000     -     -    (1,434,297)
Total                       5,828,806     (1,748,465)     (1,481,672)    (7,090,611)

  

(*) For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 we recognized R$1,481,672 in Other Operating Expenses (R$632,681 for the same period of 2019).

 

In the hedging relationships described above, the amounts of the debt instruments were fully designated for equivalent iron ore export portions.

 

The movement in the cash flow hedge recognized in shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2020 is as follows:

  12/31/2019   Movimento   Realização   9/30/2020
Cash flow hedge accounting 1,255,770   7,316,513   (1,481,672)   7,090,611
               

 

As of September 30, 2020, the hedging relationships established by the Company were effective, according to prospective tests performed. Thus, no reversal for hedge accounting ineffectiveness in the cash flow hedge was recognized.

“Platts” Index

 

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As of September 30, 2020, the Company has derivative transactions entered into by its subsidiary CSN Mineração, with the purpose of reducing the volatility of its exposure to iron ore price fluctuations. The derivative transactions expire in November 2020. The Company opted to formally designate the hedge and, accordingly, adopted the cash flow hedge accounting. The table below shows the losses recognized from the derivative instrument as of September 30, 2020 in Other Comprehensive Income and, upon realization of the sales of iron ore, the amount reclassified to Other Operating Income and Expenses:

 

                09/30/2020           09/30/2020
         Appreciation (R$)    Fair value (market)    Other income and expenses    Other comprehensive income    Exchange variation
 Maturity    Notional    Asset position    Liability position    Amounts receivable / (payable)      
Settled    Platts   -   -   -   (31,678)   -   (136)
10/2/2020    Platts   755,982   (897,945)   (141,963)   (132,997)   -   (8,966)
11/4/2020    Platts   565,946   (663,362)   (97,416)   -   (90,509)   (6,907)
12/2/2020    Platts   157,772   (181,676)   (23,904)   -   (22,403)   (1,501)
        1,479,700   (1,742,983)   (263,283)   (164,675)   (112,912)   (17,510)
                             

 

The Company opted for adopting hedge accounting to better reflect in the financial statements its strategy behind the derivative instrument entered into. Accordingly, the derivative financial instrument used to fix the Platts index to be applied to the designated highly probable future sales was designated as the hedge instrument, while the highly probable future iron ore sales were designated as the hedged item. The difference between the fixed Platts indexes of the hedge instrument and the Platts index of the SGX Futures Exchange for each period determined in the derivative contract is recognized as Other Comprehensive Income, in the net equity, and reclassified to income when the sales occur.

 

The Company prepared a formal documentation to support the hedge designation and its alignment with the risk management strategy, identifying the hedge instruments used, the hedged items, the risks being hedged, as well as the hedge effectiveness expected. The hedge transactions were approved by the Board of Directors. The Company permanently monitors the hedge effectiveness using the prospective and the retroactive methods established in IAS 39, comparing the designated amounts with those approved and expected in the budgets and forecasts prepared by management.

 

With the cash flow hedge accounting of the Platts index, gains or losses raised by the Platts volatility included in the derivative instrument do not affect the results immediately, but upon shipment of the highly probable future sales designated as hedged items.

 

The amount recognized as Other Comprehensive Income, in the net equity, as of September 30, 2020 was R$112.912 as shown in the table above and referred to shipments to be realized in October and November 2020, which financial settlement will occur on November 4 and December 2, 2020, respectively.

 

The hedge has been fully effective since its inception.

 

The changes in the amounts related to the cash flow hedge designation in the net equity as of September 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

               
  12/31/2019   Movement   Realization   09/30/2020
Cash flow hedge accounting  –  “Platts” -   277,587   (164,675)   112,912
 Income tax and social contribution on cash flow hedge accounting -   (94,379)   55,990   (38,389)
Fair Value of cash flow accounting - Platts, net -   183,208   (108,685)   74,523
               

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·Hedge of net investment in foreign operation

 

The information related to the net investment hedge abroad did not change in relation that was disclosed in the Company's accounting accounts of December 31, 2019. Accordingly, Management decided not to repeat them in the interim financial information as of September 30, 2020.

 

On January 31, 2020, the Company repaid the Euro-denominated non-derivative financial liability designated as hedged item. The variations of the hedge recognized in the shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2020 were R$1,469.

 

·Classification of the derivative instruments in the balance sheet and income statement

 

                                09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Instruments   Assets   Liabilities   Other operating income expenses   Other comprehensive income   Financial income (expenses), net (note 22)
  Current   Total   Current   Non-current   Total      
Dollar - to - euro swap   1,010    1,010                 (1,316)    4,621
Great Britain pound-to-euro swap                        (602)  
Swap CDI x Dollar                (125,051)   (125,051)         (133,659)   (7,664)
Iron ore derivative            (263,283)     (263,283)    (164,675)    (112,912)   (17,510)  
    1,010    1,010    (263,283)    (125,051)   (388,334)    (164,675)    (112,912)   (153,087)   (3,043)

 

12.c) Sensitivity analysis

 

We present below the sensitivity analysis of foreign exchange rate and interest rate risks.

 

·Sensitivity analysis of derivative financial instruments and consolidated foreign exchange exposure

 

The Company considered scenarios 1 and 2 as 25% and 50% deterioration for currency volatility using as reference the closing exchange rate as of September 30, 2020.

 

The currencies used in the sensitivity analysis and their scenarios are shown below:

 

                09/30/2020
Currency   Exchange rate   Probable scenario   Scenario 1   Scenario 2
USD   5.6407    5.6464    7.0509    8.4611
EUR   6.6132    6.6097    8.2665    9.9198
USD x EUR   1.1708    1.1730    1.4635    1.7562
                 

 

 

The effects on profit or loss, considering scenarios 1 and 2, are shown below:

 

                    09/30/2020
Instruments   Notional   Risk   Probable scenario (*) R$   Scenario 1 R$   Scenario 2 R$
                     
Gross exchange position   (3,925,418)   Dollar   (22,375)   (5,535,526)   (11,071,053)
                     
Cash flow hedge accounting   4,080,341   Dollar   23,258   5,753,995   11,507,990

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Swap CDI x Dollar   (67,000)   Dollar   (382)   (94,482)   (188,963)
                     
Net exchange position   87,923   Dollar   501   123,987   247,974
                     
Net exchange position   938   Euro   (3)   1,549   3,098
                     
Dollar-to-euro swap   14,649   Dollar   (1,709)   31,078   53,144

 

(*) The probable scenarios were calculated considering the following variations for the risks: Real x Dollar – depreciation of Real by 0.10% / Real x Euro – appreciation of Real by 0.05%. Euro x Dollar – depreciation of Euro by 0.19%. Source: quotations from Central Bank of Brazil and Central Bank of Europe on 02/10/2020.

 

 

·Sensitivity analysis of changes in the “Platts” index

 

The Company presents the scenarios 1 and 2 as 25% and 50% of changes in Platts index volatility as of September 30, 2020.

 

The effects in income, considering the scenarios 1 and 2, are shown below:

 

    09/30/2020
 Maturity    Probable scenario (*) R$     Scenario 1 R$    Scenario 2 R$
10/2/2020 (**)   -   -   -
11/4/2020   (17,921)   (154,312)   (308,624)
12/2/2020   (5,759)   (42,583)   (85,166)
    (23,680)   (196,895)   (393,790)
             

 

 

(*) The probable scenario was calculated considering the Platts index on October 8, 2020 for the maturities on November 4, 2020 and December 2, 2020. Source: Bloomberg.

(**) The transaction was settled on October 2, 2020 in the amount of R$132.997 and there was no change in the Platts index between the dates.

 

 

·Sensitivity analysis of changes in interest rates

 

The Company considered scenarios 1 and 2 as 25% and 50% of changes in interest volatility as of September 30, 2020 using as reference the closing date.

 

The interest rates used in the sensitivity analysis and the scenarios are shown below:

 

            09/30/2020
Interest   Interest rate   Scenario 1   Scenario 2
CDI   1.90%   2.38%   2.85%
TJLP   4.91%   6.14%   7.37%
LIBOR   0.26%   0.32%   0.39%

 

 

The effects in income, considering the scenarios 1 and 2, are shown below:

 

 

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                        Consolidated
                    Impact on profit or loss
Changes in interest rates   % p.a   Assets   Liabilities   Probable scenario (*)   Scenario 1   Scenario 2
CDI     1.90   986,439   (9,585,811)   (9,594)   (40,847)   (81,694)
TJLP     4.91       (833,020)   (2,160)   (10,225)   (20,450)
Libor     0.26       (4,974,251)   (48,321)   (3,230)   (6,460)

(*) The sensitivity analysis is based on the assumption of maintaining, as a probable scenario, the market values as of September 30, 2020 recognized in the company's assets and liabilities.

 

12.d) Liquidity risk

 

It is the risk that the Company does not have sufficient liquid resources to honor its financial commitments, as a result of mismatching of term or volume between expected receipts and payments.

 

In order to manage the liquidity of the cash in local and foreign currency, premises of disbursements and future receipts are established, being monitored daily by the Treasury area. The payment schedules for the long-term portions of the loans and financing and debentures are presented in Note 11.

 

The following table shows the contractual maturities of financial liabilities and lease liabilities, including accrued interest.

                  Consolidated
At September 30, 2020 Less than one year   From one to two years   From two to five years   Over five years   Total
Borrowings, financing and debentures (note 11) 3,630,023   7,336,528   10,144,767   15,179,540   36,290,858
Lease liabilities 84,675   122,671   117,334   180,009   504,689
Derivative financial instruments (note 12 I) 263,283       125,051       388,334
Trade payables (note 12I) 4,560,230               4,560,230
Trade payables – Drawee risk (note 12I) 605,385               605,385

 

IV - Fair values of assets and liabilities as compared to their carrying amounts

 

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in current and noncurrent assets and liabilities and gains and losses are recorded as financial income and expenses, respectively.

 

The amounts are recorded in the financial statements at their carrying amount, which are substantially similar to those that would be obtained if they were traded in the market. The fair values of other long-term assets and liabilities do not differ significantly from their carrying amounts, except for the amounts below.

 

The estimated fair values for certain consolidated long-term borrowings and financing were calculated at prevailing market rates, taking into consideration the nature, terms and risks similar to those of the recorded contracts, according below:

 

      09/30/2020       12/31/2019
  Closing Balance   Fair value   Closing Balance   Fair value
Perpetual bonds 5,648,378    4,939,335   4,036,186    3,706,553
Fixed Rate Notes 14,477,126    14,269,476   8,090,297    8,345,471

(*) Source: Bloomberg

 

• Credit Risks

 

The exposure to credit risks of financial institutions complies with the parameters established in the financial policy. The Company has as practice the detailed analysis of the patrimonial and financial situation of its clients and suppliers, the establishment of a credit limit and the permanent monitoring of its outstanding balance.

 

With respect to financial investments, the Company only makes investments in institutions with low credit risk rated by rating agencies. Since part of the funds is invested in repo operations that are backed by Brazilian government bonds, there is also exposure to the credit risk of the Brazilian State.

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Regarding the exposure to credit risk in accounts receivable and other receivables, the company has a credit risk committee, in which each new customer is analyzed individually regarding their financial condition, before granting the credit limit and payment terms and periodically revised, according to the periodicity procedures of each business area.

 

• Capital Management

 

The Company seeks to optimize its capital structure in order to reduce its financial costs and maximize the return to its shareholders. The table below shows the evolution of the Company's capital structure, with financing by equity and third-party capital:

 

Thousands of reais   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Shareholder's equity (equity)    6,342,851    11,361,932
Borrowings and Financing (Third-party capital)    36,158,153    27,967,036
Gross Debit/Shareholder's equity   5.70   2.46

 

13.OTHER PAYABLES

 

The group of other payables classified in current and noncurrent liabilities is comprised as follows:

  Consolidated   Parent Company
  Current   Non-current   Current   Non-current
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Payables to related parties (note 17 a) 44,739   46,063   75,469   88,021   252,463   457,577   261,430   318,967
Derivative financial instruments (note 12 I) 263,283       125,051               125,051    
Dividends and interest on capital (note 12I) 40,977   13,252           13,075   13,252        
Advances from customers (1) 962,789   787,604   1,937,420   1,845,248   149,328   72,404        
Taxes in installments 21,109   19,498   62,008   67,727   9,834   9,777   1,479   1,985
Profit sharing - employees 151,990   162,866           91,046   111,171        
Taxes payable         26,456   8,805           21,537   7,319
Provision for consumption and services 202,983   204,299           114,550   132,262        
Third party materials in our possession 126,058   78,820           110,565   61,976        
Trade payables - Drawee Risk (2) 605,385   1,121,312           573,153   1,121,312        
Lease Liabilities (note 13.a)  84,675    35,040   420,014   439,350   14,230   17,269   21,105   28,671
Other payables  49,089    57,690   57,816   44,551    23,464    22,788        
  2,553,077   2,526,444   2,704,234   2,493,702    1,351,708    2,019,788   430,602   356,942

 

(1) Advances from customers: During 2019, the Company received in advance through its subsidiary CSN Mineração the amounts of US$496 million (R$ 1,951 million) and US$250 million (R$956 million) related to a supply contract of approximately 22 million tons and 11 million tons of ore to a major international trading, to be executed within 5 years. In July 2020, the Company concluded a new supply agreement of, approximately, 4 million tons of iron ore. The Company received in advance, on August 28, 2020, the amount of US$115 million (R$629 million). This new agreement is expected to be performed within 3 years.

 

(2) Trade Payables – Drawee risk: The Company negotiated with financial institutions to anticipate payments from its suppliers, with the objective of lengthening the deadlines. This financial modality is an option of suppliers, and does not require mandatory participation, nor is the Company not reimbursed and / or benefited by the financial institution of discounts for payment executed before the due date agreed with the supplier, there is no change in the degree of subordination of the security in case of judicial execution and no changes in the commercial conditions existing between the Company and its suppliers.

 

13.a.) LEASE LIABILITIES

 

As of September 30, 2020, the lease liabilities are presented as follows:

 

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Leases 1,607,443   1,501,960   41,137   53,279
Present value adjustment - Leases (1,102,754)   (1,027,570)   (5,802)   (7,339)
  504,689   474,390   35,335   45,940
Classified:              

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Current 84,675   35,040   14,230   17,269
Non-current 420,014   439,350   21,105   28,671
  504,689   474,390   35,335   45,940
               

The Company has lease agreements for port operations in Itaguaí, the solid bulk terminal – TECAR, used for charges and discharges of coal and iron ore, and the containers terminal – TECON, with remaining terms of 27 and 31 years, respectively. Also, we have lease agreements for railway operations using the Northeast Railway System with a remaining term of 7 years.

 

Additionally, the Company has real estate lease agreements used for operating premises and sales and administrative offices in several localities where the Company holds operations, with remaining terms of 2, 5 and 16 years.

 

CSN also has lease agreements for operating equipment used in the mining and steel operations, with remaining terms from 2 to 5 years.

The present value of the future obligations was measured using the implicit rate observed in the contracts and, for the contracts with no explicit rates, the Company applied the Incremental Borrowing Rate – IBR, both in nominal terms.

 

The incremental borrowing rate was determined by consultations with the banks the Company maintains relationship and by calculating the average life of its contracts in accordance with orientations given by CVM in the Oficio-Circular/CVM/SNC/SEP nº 02/2019.

 

The changes in lease liabilities for the six-month period ended September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below:

      09/30/2020
  Consolidated   Parent Company
Opening balance  474,390    45,940
New leases  18,878    6,200
Present Value Adjustments - New leases  (3,367)    (1,292)
Contract review  53,327    3,898
Write off  (6,968)    (3,759)
Payments  (75,398)    (18,319)
Interest appropriated  39,814    2,667
Exchange variation  4,013    
Net balance  504,689    35,335
       

 

The minimum future payments estimated to leasing agreements include variable payments, essentially fixed when based on minimum performance and contractually fixed rates and as of September 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

              Consolidated
   Less than one year    Between one and five years    Over five years    Total
 Leases 89,400   346,860   1,171,183   1,607,443
 Present value adjustment - Leases (4,725)   (106,855)   (991,174)   (1,102,754)
  84,675   240,005   180,009   504,689
               

 

·           Recoverable PIS and COFINS

 

The lease liabilities were remeasured by the payable amounts to the lessors, and did not include the tax credits arisen from such payments. The tax credits embedded in the lease liabilities are shown below:

 

      09/30/2020
  Consolidated   Parent Company
Leases 1,607,443   41,137
Present value adjustment - Leases (1,102,754)   (5,802)
Potencial PIS and COFINS credit 148,688   3,805
Present value adjustment – Potential PIS and COFINS credit (102,005)   (537)

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·Payments of leases not recognized as liabilities:

 

The Company chose not to recognize lease liabilities in contracts with a maturity of less than twelve months and for assets with low value. The realized payments to these contracts are recognized as expenses, when incurred.

 

The Company has lease agreements for the use of ports (TECAR) and railways (FTL) which, even if they establish minimum performance, cannot determine their cash flow since these payments are fully variable and will only be known when they occur. In such cases, payments will be recognized as expenses when incurred.

 

The expenses related to payments not included in the measurement of a lease liability in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 are:

 

              Consolidated
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2019
 Contract less than 12 months 549   9,974   -   2,992
 Lower Assets value 6,954   1,344   3,814   493
 Variable lease payments 181,643   136,059   62,867   42,440
  189,146   147,377   66,681   45,925
               
               
              Parent Company
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2019
 Lower Assets value 3,197   4,736   2,013   1,549
 Variable lease payments 13,468   4,996   4,885   3,888
  16,665   9,732   6,898   5,437
               

 

The Company studied the CVM Deliberation Nº 859 that changes CPC 06 (R2) with orientations in regard to recognition of possible impacts generated by contractual changes related to COVID-19. However, we didn’t have any contractual changes arising therefrom.

 

14.INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

 

14.a) Income tax and social contribution recognized in profit or loss:

 

The income tax and social contribution recognized in profit or loss for the period are as follows:

 

              Consolidated
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Income tax and social contribution income (expense)            
Current (1,417,701)   (1,261,197)   (704,739)   (278,777)
Deferred 77,474   1,620,646   (37,058)   (21,977)
  (1,340,227)   359,449   (741,797)   (300,754)
               
               
          Parent Company
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Income tax and social contribution income (expense)            
Current (121,751)   11   (5,551)   -

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Deferred (597)   1,705,982   706   (1,048)
  (122,348)   1,705,993   (4,845)   (1,048)
               

 

The reconciliation of consolidated and parent company income tax and social contribution expenses and the result from applying the tax rate to profit before income tax and social contribution are as follows:

 

              Consolidated
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
(Loss)/Profit before income tax and social contribution 1,736,013   751,120   2,003,392   (569,902)
Tax rate 34%   34%   34%   34%
Income tax and social contribution at combined statutory rate (590,244)   (255,381)   (681,153)   193,767
Adjustment to reflect the effective rate:              
Equity in results of affiliated companies 6,129   43,445   9,829   22,782
Profit with differentiated rates or untaxed (542,258)   (223,079)   (112,468)   (126,328)
Transfer price adjustment -   -   -   8,574
Tax loss carryforwards without recognizing deferred taxes (28,613)   (2,310)   (6,547)   12,150
Indebtdness limit (22,392)   (14,685)   (9,846)   (4,599)
Unrecorded deferred taxes on temporary differences 3,771   (715)   3,842   (625)
(Loss)/Reversal for deferred income and social contribution tax credit (212,310)   780,004   71,142   (415,916)
Deferred taxes on foreign profit -   (483)   -   (188)
Tax incentives 6,129   26,643   197   6,953
Interest on equity 76,038   16,460   -   16,460
Other permanent deductions (additions) (36,477)   (10,450)   (16,793)   (13,784)
Income tax and social contribution in profit for the period (1,340,227)   359,449   (741,797)   (300,754)
Effective tax rate 77%   -48%   37%   -53%

 

          Parent Company
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
(Loss)/Profit before income tax and social contribution 187,461   (961,440)   1,085,631   (991,910)
Tax rate 34%   34%   34%   34%
Income tax and social contribution at combined statutory rate (63,737)   326,890   (369,115)   337,249
Adjustment to reflect the effective rate:              
Equity in results of affiliated companies 201,435   743,919   316,343   226,220
Indebtdness limit (22,392)   (14,685)   (9,846)   (4,599)
(Loss)/Reversal for deferred income and social contribution tax credit (212,310)   780,004   71,142   (415,916)
Interest on equity (1,145)   (115,474)   (1,145)   (115,474)
Other permanent deductions (additions) (24,199)   (14,661)   (12,224)   (28,528)
Income tax and social contribution in profit for the period (122,348)   1,705,993   (4,845)   (1,048)
Effective tax rate 65%   177%   0%   0%

 

14.b) Deferred income tax and social contribution:

 

The balances of deferred income tax and social contribution can be shown as follows:

 

                  Consolidated
  Opening balance   Movement   Closing balance
  12/31/2019   Shareholders'
Equity
  P&L   Others   09/30/2020
         
Deferred                  
Income tax losses 1,610,801      289,197    -    1,899,998
Social contribution tax losses  610,046      96,177    -    706,223
Temporary differences (337,082)   (28,916)   (307,900)    5,032   (668,866)

 

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- Provision for tax. social security, labor, civil and environmental risks  264,013      13,738    -    277,751
- Asset impairment losses 182,431     (8,650)    4,378   178,159
- (Gains)/losses on financial instruments  414,495     (33,796)     380,699
- Actuarial liability (pension and healthcare plan) 314,601          -    314,601
- Accrued supplies and services 132,411      4,646    -    137,057
- Unrealized exchange variation (1) 1,181,501     (70,119)     1,111,382
- Gain upon loss of control in Transnordestina  (92,180)          -    (92,180)
- Cash flow hedge accounting 426,961   2,022,236    45,219     2,494,416
- Acquisition at fair value of SWT and CBL (184,513)    (64,342)    21,920     (226,935)
- Deferred taxes not computed (291,961)     (17,599)      (309,560)
- Estimated (losses)/reversals for deferred income tax and social contribution credits  (1,625,998)    (1,983,847)   (212,310)     (3,822,155)
- Business Combination  (1,023,341)    -     5,838      (1,017,503)
- Others  (35,502)   (2,963)   (56,787)   654   (94,598)
Total 1,883,765   (28,916)    77,474    5,032   1,937,355
                   
Total Deferred Assets 2,473,304             2,501,398
Total Deferred Liabilities (589,539)            -    (564,043)
Total Deferred  1,883,765            -    1,937,355

 

(1) The Company taxes exchange differences on a cash basis to calculate income tax and social contribution on net income.

 

          Parent Company
  Opening balance   Movement Closing balance
  12/31/2019   Shareholders'
Equity
  P&L   09/30/2020
       
Deferred tax assets              
Income tax losses 1,463,981   -   265,064   1,729,045
Social contribution tax losses 549,026   -   95,422   644,448
Temporary differences 422,544   -   (361,083)   61,461
- Provision for tax. social security, labor, civil and environmental risks 193,245   -   3,743   196,988
- Asset impairment losses 119,645   -   (7,509)   112,136
- (Gains)/losses on financial instruments 414,495   -   (33,797)   380,698
- Actuarial liability (pension and healthcare plan) 317,053   -   -   317,053
- Accrued supplies and services 121,680   -   4,781   126,461
- Unrealized exchange variation (1) 1,183,053   -   (94,718)   1,088,335
- Gain) in control loss on Transnorderstina (92,180)   -   -   (92,180)
- Cash flow hedge accounting 426,961   1,983,847   -   2,410,808
- Estimated (losses)/reversals for deferred income tax and social contribution credits (1,625,998)   (1,983,847)   (212,310)   (3,822,155)
- Business Combination (721,992)   -   -   (721,992)
- Others 86,582   -   (21,273)   65,309
Total 2,435,551       (597)   2,434,954
               
Total Deferred Assets 3,258,542           3,258,542
Total Deferred Liabilities (822,991)           (823,588)
Total Deferred 2,435,551           2,434,954
               

 

(1) The Company taxes exchange differences on a cash basis to calculate income tax and social contribution on net income.

 

In its corporate structure the Company has foreign subsidiaries whose profits are subject to income tax in the countries where they were established at rates lower than those prevailing in Brazil. In the period from 2015 and 2020, these foreign subsidiaries generated profits amounting to R$1,283,937. If the tax authorities understand that these profits are subject to additional taxation in Brazil in respect of income tax and social contribution, these, if due, would total

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approximately R$412,235. The Company, based on its legal counsel’s opinion, assessed as possible the likelihood of loss in the event of challenge by the tax authorities and, therefore, no provision was recognized in this interim financial information.

 

In addition, the management assessed IFRIC 23 – “Uncertainties Over Income Tax Treatments” and considered the tax authorities have no reasons to diverge from the Company’s current tax positions. Accordingly, we did not recognize any additional provisions for income tax and social contribution arisen from the assessment of IFRIC 23 in the interim financial information as of September 30, 2020.

 

A sensitivity analysis of tax credit was performed considering a variation of macroeconomics assumptions, operating performance and liquidity events. In this way, considering the results of studies performed, which indicates that it is probable that there will be generated taxable income to use the deferred income and social contribution taxes.

 

The estimated recovery of deferred tax assets of IRPJ and CSLL is presented by its net amount when they refer to a same tax jurisdiction, as shown below:

 

 

In millions of reais   Consolidated   Parent Company
2020   230   230
2021   713   713
2022   938   938
2023   985   985
2024   459   393
Deferred asset   3,325   3,259
Deferred liabilities - Parent Company   (824)   (824)
Net deferred asset   2,501   2,435
Deferred liabilities - subsidiaries   (564)    
Net deferred asset   1,937   2,435
         

 

14.c) Income statement and social contribution recognized in the shareholders’ equity

 

The income statement and social contribution recognized directly in the shareholder’s equity are demonstrated below:

 

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Income tax and social contribution              
Actuarial gains on defined benefit pension plan 215,394   215,306   217,969   217,969
Estimated losses for deferred income and social contribution tax credits - actuarial gains (217,969)   (217,969)   (217,969)   (217,969)
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations (325,350)   (325,350)   (325,350)   (325,350)
Cash flow hedge accounting 2,444,408   426,961   2,410,808   426,961
Estimated losses for deferred income and social contribution tax credits - cash flow hedge (2,410,808)   (426,961)   (2,410,808)   (426,961)
  (294,325)   (328,013)   (325,350)   (325,350)
               

 

15.PROVISION FOR TAX, SOCIAL SECURITY, LABOR, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND JUDICIAL DEPOSITS

 

Are being discussed in the competent spheres, actions and complaints of various natures. The details of the provisioned amounts and the related judicial deposits are presented below:

 

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                Consolidated               Parent Company
    Accrued liabilities   Judicial deposits   Accrued liabilities   Judicial deposits
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Tax   128,970   128,411   66,377   31,060   55,697   56,343   48,328   15,227
Social security   1,731   7,039           1,515   6,447        
Labor   321,257   305,309   251,104   227,213   229,942   217,907   179,906   164,580
Civil   145,160   138,990   26,533   53,771   115,443   105,464   20,343   42,252
Environmental   12,681   43,498   9,872   3,731   10,616   36,558   2,241   2,241
Deposit of a guarantee           18,640   12,596                
    609,799   623,247   372,526   328,371   413,213   422,719   250,818   224,300
                                 
Classified:                                
Current   80,623   96,479           33,470   52,016        
Non-current   529,176   526,768   372,526   328,371   379,743   370,703   250,818   224,300
    609,799   623,247   372,526   328,371   413,213   422,719   250,818   224,300
                                 

 

The changes in the provisions for tax, social security, labor, civil and environmental risks for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:

                    Consolidated
                    Current + Non-current
Nature   12/31/2019   Additions   Accrued charges   Net utilization of reversal   09/30/2020
Tax   128,411   21,395   1,973   (22,809)   128,970
Social security   7,039   811   97   (6,216)   1,731
Labor   305,309   25,111   39,475   (48,638)   321,257
Civil   138,990   41,287   14,161   (49,278)   145,160
Environmental   43,498   8,685   187   (39,689)   12,681
    623,247   97,289   55,893   (166,630)   609,799
                     

 

                    Parent Company
                    Current + Non-current
Nature   12/31/2019   Additions   Accrued charges   Net utilization of reversal   09/30/2020
Tax   56,343   19,604   791   (21,041)   55,697
Social security   6,447   595   97   (5,624)   1,515
Labor   217,907   13,061   25,980   (27,006)   229,942
Civil   105,464   33,963   11,602   (35,586)   115,443
Environmental   36,558   8,646   29   (34,617)   10,616
    422,719   75,869   38,499   (123,874)   413,213
                     

 

 

The provision for tax, social security, labor, civil and environmental risks was estimated by Management and is mainly based on the legal counsel’s assessment. Only lawsuits for which the risk is classified as probable loss are provisioned. Additionally, tax liability from actions initiated by the Company is included in this provision and is subject to SELIC (Central Bank’s policy rate).

 

§Possible administrative and judicial proceedings

 

The table below shows a summary of the main matters classified as possible risk compared with the balances as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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        Consolidated
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Assessment Notice and imposition of fine (AIIM) / Tax Enforcement - Income tax and social contribution - Capital gain on sale of NAMISA's shares   12,645,989   12,412,964
Assessment Notice and Imposition of fine (AIIM) - Income tax and Social contribution - Disallowance of deductions of goodwill generated in the reverse incorporation of Big Jump by NAMISA.   3,918,808   3,867,663
Assessment Notice and Imposition of fine (AIIM) / Tax Enforcement  - Income tax and Social contribution - Disallowance of interest on prepayment arising from supply contracts of iron ore and port services   1,937,178   2,249,708
Assessment Notice and imposition of fine (AIIM) - Income tax and social contribution due to profits from foreign subsidiaries for years 2008, 2010,
2011, 2012 and 2014
  3,099,576   2,946,288
Tax foreclosures - ICMS - Electricity credits   837,503   1,022,371
Offset of taxes that were not approved by the Federal Revenue Service - IRPJ/CSLL, PIS/COFINS and IPI   1,637,698   1,100,564
Disallowance of the ICMS credits - Transfer of iron ore   622,403   567,534
ICMS - Refers to the transfer of imported raw material at an amount lower than the price disclosed in the import documentation   316,578   310,349
Disallowance of the tax loss and negative basis of social contribution arising from the adjustments in the SAPLI   552,902   538,268
Assessment Notice- IRRF- Capital Gain of CFM vendors located abroad   259,383   254,850
CFEM – difference of understanding between CSN and DNPM on the calculation basis   1,046,650   1,020,266
Assessment Notice- ICMS- questions about sales for incentive area   1,072,153   1,015,812
Other tax lawsuits (federal, state, and municipal)   3,827,547   4,478,014
Social security lawsuits   210,683   325,492
Action to discuss the balance of the construction contract – Tebas   487,124   468,776
Action related to power supply payment’s charge - Light   282,166   253,569
Indemnity action due to the supply contract termination - Indumill   228,711   215,281
Enforcement action applied by Brazilian antitrust authorities (CADE)   95,399   93,212
Civil Public Action - Districts / School / Nursery relocation-CdP Dam (1)   11,564   20,000
Other civil lawsuits   758,768   764,127
Labor and social security lawsuits   1,510,819   1,565,237
Tax foreclosures – Fine – Volta Redonda IV (2)   92,705   84,599
ACP landfill Márcia (3)   306,389   -
Other environmental lawsuits   259,820   215,691
    36,018,516   35,790,635
         
(1)In May 2019, the Public Ministry of the state of Minas Gerais judged an ACP to oblige CSN Mineração to adopt measures to mitigate the risks and psichological damages theoretically caused by the dam of Casa de Pedra, relocating families who prefer to move, and assuming rental expenses and social assistance, as well as relocating the kids and children to nursery and school rebuilt in safer locations. By an injunction, the First Instance Magistrate determined the block of R$3 million to rebuild the nursery and school, a decision canceled by the Court of second instance, which determined the Magistrate to reassess all injunctions. The Public Ministry of the state of Minas Gerais also determined the payment of collective moral damages, as well as definitive relocation of the families at the cost of CSN Mineração. The action is in initial stage and no judicial sentence has been given yet.

 

 

(2)On April 8, 2013, INEA applied to CSN a fine in the amount of R$35 million related to the aspects of the condominium Volta Grande IV, determining the execution of the actions already weigthed and discussed in the public civil action filed in July 2012. In relation to that fine, an anullment action was filed, distributed to the 10th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro County in January 2014, with the purpose of cancelling the fine and its effects. Also, INEA filed a tax enforcement action to execute the imposed fine. The tax enforcement action was distributed in May 2014 to the 4th Registry of Active Debt of Volta Redonda, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Currently, the tax enforcement action is suspended until the judgement of the anullment action in order to avoid conflicting decisions.

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(3)Refers to an Environmental Public Civil action proposed by the Federal Public Ministry, requesting indemnification for material and collective moral damages for a alleged improper deposit of steel debris, as well as fines for non-compliance with injunction.

 

The Company has offered judicial guarantees (Guarantee Insurance/Letter of Guarantee) in the total updated amount of R$4,890,000 compliant with the current legislation in force.

 

 

The assessments made by the legal counsel define these administrative and judicial proceedings as entailing risk of possible loss and, therefore, no provision was recognized in conformity with Management’s judgment and accounting practices adopted in Brazil.

 

16.PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

 

The information on provision for environmental liabilities and asset retirement obligations has not changed in relation to that disclosed in the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2019 and, accordingly, the Company decided not to repeat it in the condensed interim financial information as of September 30, 2020.

 

The balance of the provision for environmental liabilities and asset retirement obligation (ARO) is as follows:

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Parent Company

  09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Environmental liabilities 215,780   192,270   184,777   163,659
Asset retirement obligations 332,957   331,731   874   805
  548,737   524,001   185,651   164,464
               

 

17.RELATED-PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

 

The information on related-party transactions has not changed significantly in relation to that disclosed in the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2019.

 

17.a) Transactions with subsidiaries, joint ventures, associates, exclusive funds and other related parties

 

·By transaction

 

        Consolidated
    Current Non-current Total
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Assets                        
Trade receivables(note 5)   157,197   170,588           157,197   170,588
Dividends and interest on equity receivable (note 7)   45,153   44,554           45,153   44,554
Actuarial asset (note 7)           13,714   13,714   13,714   13,714
Cash/Financial investments   4,372,708   2,116,560   131,317   95,719   4,504,025   2,212,279
Loans (note 7)           960,211   846,300   960,211   846,300
Other receivables (note 7)   1,829   1,830   593,996   428,672   595,825   430,502
    4,576,887   2,333,532   1,699,238   1,384,405   6,276,125   3,717,937
Liabilities                        
Borrowings and financing                        
Intercompany Loans (note11)       25,038               25,038
Other payables (note 13)                        
Accounts payable   31,103   23,566   75,469   88,021   106,572   111,587
Provision for consumption and services   13,636   22,497           13,636   22,497

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Trade payables   161,665   240,984   -       161,665   240,984
Actuarial liabilities           19,788   19,788   19,788   19,788
    206,404   312,085   95,257   107,809   301,661   419,894

 

 

 

 

 

    09/30/2020   09/30/2019
P&L        
Revenues        
Sales   1,085,814   854,813
Interest (note 22)   31,547   60,344
Expenses        
Purchases   (838,734)   (1,478,875)
Financial investments/ investments   97,443   (380,671)
Foreign exchange and monetary variations, net   37,030   (6,661)
    413,100   (951,050)
         
·By company

 

    Consolidated
    Assets   Liabilities   P&L
  Current   Non-current   Total   Current   Non-current   Total   Sales   Purchases   Financial income (expenses), net   Exchange rate variations, net   Total
                     
Joint-venture and Joint-operation                                            
Itá Energética S.A.         13,169       13,169       (19,721)       (19,721)
MRS Logística S.A.    45,152      45,152   72,173   75,468   147,641       (745,199)   (10,206)      (755,405)
Transnordestina Logística S.A (1)      1,552,926    1,552,926   95,223       95,223   633    (3,283)    26,865      24,215
     45,152    1,552,926    1,598,078   180,565   75,468   256,033   633   (768,203)    16,659      (750,911)
Other related parties                                          
CBS Previdência      13,714    13,714     19,789   19,789              
Banco Fibra (2)    2,160,645   131,317    2,291,962    8,206       8,206            14,888    37,030    51,918
Usiminas    2,213,507      2,213,507   3       3       (348)      97,443    97,095
Panatlântica (3)    112,054     112,054   13,931       13,931    1,014,502   (66,366)       948,136
Other related parties    1,869      1,869    3,571       3,571   304    (3,711)       (3,407)
     4,488,075   145,031    4,633,106   25,711   19,789   45,500    1,014,806   (70,425)    14,888    134,473    1,093,742
Associates                                            
Arvedi Metalfer do Brasil S.A.    43,660    1,281    44,941   128        128   70,375   (106)        70,269
Total at 09/30/2020    4,576,887    1,699,238    6,276,125   206,404   95,257   301,661    1,085,814   (838,734)    31,547    134,473   413,100
Total at 12/31/2019    2,333,532    1,384,405    3,717,937   312,085   107,809   419,894              
Total at 09/30/2019                   854,813    (1,478,875)    60,344   (387,332)    (951,050)

1.Transnordestina Logística S.A: Assets: Refers mainly to loan agreements with interest rate ranging from 125% to 130% of the CDI. As of September 30, 2020, the loans amounted to R$958,930 (R$844,426 as of December 31, 2019) and advances for future capital increase of R$593,996 (R$ 428,672 as of December 31, 2019).
2.Banco Fibra S.A: Assets: Refers mainly to cash equivalent investments and Eurobond from Fibra Bank.
3.Panatlântica: Receivables from the sale of steel products.

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Parent Company

    Current Non-current Total
    09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Assets                        
Trade receivables (1) (note 5)   1,042,607   943,623           1,042,607   943,623
Dividends and interest on equity receivable (note 7)   229,379   33,447           229,379   33,447
Loans (note 7)   10,417       1,025,906   883,394   1,036,323   883,394
Cash/Financial investments (2)   4,381,019   2,124,626   131,317   95,719   4,512,336   2,220,345
Other receivables (3) (note 7)   13,767   14,770   828,005   674,800   841,772   689,570
    5,677,189   3,116,466   1,985,228   1,653,913   7,662,417   4,770,379
Liabilities                        
Borrowings and financing                        
Prepayment (note11)   184,295   73,334   8,671,345   6,162,673   8,855,640   6,236,007
Intercompany Bonds (note 11)       2,491       374,855       377,346
Intercompany Loans (note11)   121,122   1,499,197   7,513,557   2,075,353   7,634,679   3,574,550
    305,417   1,575,022   16,184,902   8,612,881   16,490,319   10,187,903
Other payables (note 13)                        
Accounts payable   104,062   92,352   261,430   318,967   365,492   411,319
Provision for consumption and services   148,401   365,225           148,401   365,225
Trade payables   1,342,018   910,929           1,342,018   910,929
Actuarial liabilities           19,788   19,788   19,788   19,788
    1,594,481   1,368,506   281,218   338,755   1,875,699   1,707,261
    1,899,898   2,943,528   16,466,120   8,951,636   18,366,018   11,895,164

 

    09/30/2020   09/30/2019
P&L        
Revenues        
Sales/Others   2,840,626   2,298,339
Interest (note 22)   44,498   56,497
Exclusive funds (note 22)   245   1,332
Financial investments/ investments   97,443   380,671
Expenses        
Purchases   (1,992,309)   (1,987,465)
Interest (note 22)   (319,582)   (238,672)
Foreign exchange and monetary variations, net   (4,724,932)   (774,165)
    (4,054,011)   (263,463)
         

 

1.Receivables from sales of goods and services between the parent company, subsidiaries and joint ventures.

 

2.     Assets: Cash equivalents and financial investments classified in current assets are investments in exclusive funds, in Usiminas’ shares and short-term investments deposited in the Fibra Bank.

 

3.Noncurrent: Refers mainly to advance for future capital increase, dividends receivable and receivables from acquisition of debentures.

 

 

·By company

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    Parent Company
    Assets   Liabilities   P&L
  Current   Non-current   Total   Current   Non-current   Total   Sales/Others   Purchases   Financial income (expenses), net   Exchange rate variations, net   Total
                     
Subsidiaries                                          
Companhia Metalúrgica Prada (1)    282,514   121,336   403,850    5,687     5,687   552,329   (32,858)        519,471
Estanho de Rondônia S.A.    12,043    43,384    55,427    1,476     1,476     (31,054)    1,329     (29,725)
Sepetiba Tecon S.A.    12,558   102,570   115,128   80,147     80,147    1   (113,622)   49     (113,572)
Minérios Nacional S.A.            18,210   18,210   13   (12)    (483)     (482)
CSN Mineração S.A.(2)    206,957     206,957    1,041,341    261,430   1,302,771    67,153    (1,213,486)        (1,146,333)
CSN Energia S.A.    3,214      3,214   91,141     91,141     (39,380)    1,004     (38,376)
Ferrovia Transnordestina Logística S.A.     121,333   121,333            9        3,173     3,182
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, LLC (3)    146,092     146,092   142,253     142,253   768,317   (38,293)     (142,805)    587,219
CSN Resources S.A. (4)         203,011    7,101,140   7,304,151          (274,191)   (2,183,340)    (2,457,531)
CSN Steel Corp         42,026    1,400,018   1,442,044          (36,777)   (445,654)   (482,431)
Lusosider Aços Planos, S.A.    457,855     457,855   66,845     66,845   435,508   (63,979)      56,977    428,506
CSN Inova Ventures (5)            5,385,291   5,385,291           (1,327,369)    (1,327,369)
CSN Islands XII Corp. (6)         52,476    2,017,038   2,069,514           (634,822)   (634,822)
Companhia de Embalagens Metálicas MMSA          7     7     (85)       (85)
Companhia Florestal do Brasil    1,103   504    1,607                      
CSN Steel Holdings 1, S.L.U.          1,604    53,402   55,006         (1,692)   (17,503)   (19,195)
CSN Productos Sider. S.L.          6,301    209,803   216,104         (6,440)   (67,446)   (73,886)
CBSI - Companhia Brasileira de Serviços e Infraestrutura    6,796      6,796   24,305     24,305   26   (115,890)       (115,864)
     1,129,132   389,127    1,518,259    1,758,620    16,446,332   18,204,952    1,823,356    (1,648,659)    (314,028)   (4,761,962)    (4,901,293)
Joint-venture and Joint-operation                            
MRS Logística S.A.    22,570      22,570   23,793     23,793     (274,207)       (274,207)
Transnordestina Logística S.A. (7)      1,461,458    1,461,458   95,215     95,215         24,238      24,238
     22,570    1,461,458    1,484,028   119,008     119,008     (274,207)   24,238     (249,969)
Other related parties                            
CBS Previdência            19,788   19,788              
Banco Fibra    2,160,410   131,317    2,291,727    8,206     8,206         14,535    37,030    51,565
Usiminas    2,187,511      2,187,511   3     3     (348)      106,803    106,455
Panatlântica (8)    112,054     112,054   13,931     13,931    1,014,522   (66,366)        948,156
Other related parties    1,869      1,869   130      130   335    (2,729)        (2,394)
     4,461,844   131,317    4,593,161   22,270    19,788   42,058    1,014,857   (69,443)   14,535    143,833   1,103,782
Associates                            
Arvedi Metalfer do Brasil S.A.    30,360    3,326    33,686            2,413       171     2,584
                             
Exclusive Funds                            
Diplic II, Caixa Vertice e VR1 (9)    33,283      33,283                 245   (9,360)    (9,115)
Total at 09/30/2020    5,677,189    1,985,228    7,662,417    1,899,898    16,466,120   18,366,018    2,840,626    (1,992,309)    (274,839)   (4,627,489)    (4,054,011)
Total at 12/31/2019    3,116,466    1,653,913    4,770,379    2,943,528    8,951,636   11,895,164    2,836,219    (2,658,628)    (246,912)   (553,086)   (622,407)
Total at 09/30/2019                  2,298,339    (1,987,465)    (180,843)   (393,494)   (263,463)

 

1.       Companhia Metalúrgica Prada: Refers mainly to receivables in the amount of R$282,514 (R$278,739 as of December 31,2019), and debentures from the indirect subsidiary CBL in the amount of R$121,336 (R$121,336 as of December 31,2019).

 

2.       CSN Mineração: Assets: Refer to dividends receivable of R$1,333,548. Liabilities: Payables from purchases of iron ore and port services in the amount of R$1,041,341 (R$590,091 as of December 31,2019) and cost sharing of R$261,430 (R$402,176 as of December 31, 2019).

 

3.       Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, LLC: Receivables of R$146,092 (R$345,470 as of December 31, 2019), related to sale of steel for resale. Current liabilities refer mainly to commission expenses and logistics in the operations of steel resales in the amount of R$ R$142,325 (R$348,060 as of December 31,2019).

 

4.CSN Resources SA: Prepayment contracts in dollar and Fixed Rate Notes. As of September 30, 2020, the loans amounted to R$7,304,151 (R$5,485,880 as of December 31, 2019).

 

5.CSN Inova Ventures: Intercompany contracts in US dollars. As of September 30, 2020, the loans amounted to R$5,385,291 (R$1,787,566 as of December 31, 2019).

 

6.CSN Islands XII Corp.: Refers mainly to Intercompany contracts in dollar. As of September 30, 2020, the loans amounted to R$2,069,514 (R$1,619,896 as of December 31, 2019).

 

7.Transnordestina Logística S.A: noncurrent assets: refers to loan agreements in the amount of R$867,462 (R$742,875 as of December 31,2019) and advance for future capital increase in the amount of R$593,996 (R$428,672 as of December 31,2019).

 

8.Panatlântica: current assets: refers to accounts receivable for the supply of flat steel in the amount of R$112,054 (R$128,573 on December 31, 2019).

 

9.Exclusive funds: Current assets: Refers to investments in Government securities and CDBs, in the amount of R$8,546 (R$8,301 as of December 31,2019). Noncurrent assets: Refers to Usiminas’ shares in the amount of R$24,737 (R$84,171 as of December 31,2019). The funds VR1 and Diplic II are managed by Taquari Asset.

 

17.b) Key management personnel

 

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The key management personnel with authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the Company’s activities, include the members of the Board of Directors and statutory directors. The following is information on the compensation of such personnel and the related balances as of September 30, 2020.

 

    09/30/2020   09/30/2019
    P&L
Short-term benefits for employees and officers   27,945   30,883
Post-employment benefits   83    81
    28,028   30,964
         

 

 

17.c) Guarantees

 

The Company is responsible for fiduciary guarantees of its subsidiaries, joint-ventures and joint-operations as shown below:

 

   
  Currency   Maturities   Borrowings Tax foreclosure Others Total
          09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019   09/30/2020   12/31/2019
Transnordestina Logísitca R$   Up to 09/19/2056 and Indefinite    2,461,093    2,428,194    35,291    37,406   3,277   8,702    2,499,661    2,474,302
                                       
FTL - Ferrovia Transnordestina R$   Up to 04/01/2021    36,005    43,118            -     36,005    43,118
                                       
Cia Metalurgica Prada  R$   Indefinite       195   457   244   235   439   692
                                       
CSN Energia R$   Up to 11/26/2023 and indefinite        2,254    3,141   1,920   1,920    4,174    5,061
                                       
CSN Mineração R$   Up to 12/21/2024    1,180,248    1,184,048            -     1,180,248    1,184,048
                                       
Estanho de Rondônia  R$   7/15/2022    1,336    1,902            -     1,336    1,902
                                       
Minérios Nacional S.A. R$   Up to 09/10/2021    2,596    4,544            -     2,596    4,544
                                       
Total in R$          3,681,278    3,661,806    37,740    41,004   5,441   10,857    3,724,459    3,713,667
                                       
CSN Inova Ventures US$   01/28/2028    1,000,000          -     -     1,000,000    
                                       
CSN Islands XII US$   Perpetual    1,000,000    1,000,000        -     -     1,000,000    1,000,000
                                       
CSN Resources US$   Up to 04/17/2026    1,525,000    1,958,603        -     -     1,525,000    1,958,603
                                       
Total in US$          3,525,000    2,958,603              -     3,525,000    2,958,603
                                       
CSN Steel S.L. EUR            24,000        -     -         24,000
                                       
Total in EUR              24,000        -     -         24,000
Total in R$          19,883,468    12,033,973                    19,883,468    12,033,973
           23,564,746    15,695,779    37,740    41,004   5,441   10,857    23,607,927    15,747,640

 

18.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

18.a) Paid-in capital

 

Fully subscribed and paid-in capital as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is R$4,540,000 represented by 1,387,524,047 book-entry common shares without par value. Each common share entitles to one vote in resolutions of the General Meeting.

 

18.b) Authorized capital

 

The Company’s bylaws in effect as of September 30, 2020 determine that the capital can be raised to up to 2,400,000,000 shares by decision of the Board of Directors.

 

18.c) Legal reserve

 

This reserve is recognized at the rate of 5% of the profit for each period, as provided for by Article 193 of Law 6404/76, up to the ceiling of 20% of the share capital.

 

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18.d) shareholder structure

 

As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s shareholder structure was as follows:

 

            09/30/2020           12/31/2019
    Number of common shares   % of total shares   % of voting capital   Number of common shares   % of total shares   % of voting capital
Vicunha Aços S.A. (*)   679,522,254   48.97%   49.24%   679,522,254   48.97%   49.24%
Rio Iaco Participações S.A. (*)   58,193,503   4.19%   4.22%   58,193,503   4.19%   4.22%
NYSE (ADRs)   248,763,533   17.93%   18.02%   262,206,103   18.90%   19.00%
Other shareholders   393,635,257   28.37%   28.52%   380,192,687   27.40%   27.55%
Outstanding shares   1,380,114,547   99.47%   100.00%   1,380,114,547   99.47%   100.00%
Treasury shares   7,409,500   0.53%       7,409,500   0.53%    
Total shares   1,387,524,047   100.00%       1,387,524,047   100.00%    

 

(*) Controlling group companies.

 

18.e) Treasury shares

 

As of September 30, 2020, the treasury shares were as follows:

 

Program   Board’s Authorization   Authorized quantity   Program period   Average buyback price   Minimum and maximum buyback price   Sale of shares   Balance in treasury
9º (*)   3/31/2015   32,770,055   From 4/01/2015 to 6/30/2015           30,391,000
    04/20/2018   30,391,000   From 4/20/2018 to 4/30/2018   Not applicable   Not applicable   22,981,500   7,409,500

(*) There was no purchase of shares in this program.

 

 

As of September 30, 2020, the position of treasury shares was as follows:

 

Quantity purchased (in units)   Amount paid for the shares   Share price   Share market price as of 09/30/2020 (*)
     
    Minimum   Maximum   Average  
                7,409,500   R$ 58,264    R$  4.48    R$ 10.07    R$ 7.86   R$ 122,257

 

(*) By using the average price of the shares as of September 30, 2020 of R$16.50 per share.

 

 

 

18.f) Policy on investments and payment of interest on capital and dividends

 

The Company adopts a profit distribution policy which, in compliance with the provisions in Law 6,404/76, as amended by Law 9,457/97, will entail the allocation of all the profit to the Company’s shareholders, provided that the following priorities are observed, irrespective of their order: (i) carrying out the business strategy; (ii) fulfilling its obligations; (iii) making the required investments; and (iv) maintaining a healthy financial situation of the Company.

 

18.g) Earnings/(loss) per share:

 

Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share were calculated based on the profit/loss attributable to the owners of CSN divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding the common shares purchased and held as treasury shares, as follows:

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              Parent Company
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
  Common Shares   Common Shares
(Loss)/profit for the period 65,113   744,553    1,080,786   (992,958)
Weighted average number of shares 1,380,114,547   1,380,114,547   1,380,114,547   1,380,114,547
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share 0.04718   0.53949   0.78311   (0.71948)
               

 

The Company does not hold potential dilutable ordinary shares outstanding that could result in dilution of earnings per share

 

19.NET SALES REVENUE

 

Net sales revenue is comprised as follows:

 

                 Consolidated
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Gross revenue                
Domestic market   11,336,697   10,620,045   4,690,962   3,486,516
Foreign market   11,711,782   10,857,844   5,156,272   3,367,342
    23,048,479   21,477,889   9,847,234   6,853,858
Deductions                
Sales returns, discounts and rebates   (230,264)   (212,162)   (78,807)   (77,153)
Taxes on sales   (2,548,296)   (2,353,126)   (1,053,844)   (770,312)
    (2,778,560)   (2,565,288)   (1,132,651)   (847,465)
Net revenue   20,269,919   18,912,601   8,714,583   6,006,393
                 
                 
                Parent Company
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Gross revenue                
Domestic market   10,921,810   10,165,242   4,521,919   3,312,997
Foreign market   1,513,596   894,635   518,052   144,722
    12,435,406   11,059,877   5,039,971   3,457,719
Deductions                
Sales returns, discounts and rebates   (217,330)   (203,378)   (75,012)   (73,675)
Taxes on sales   (2,338,259)   (2,177,268)   (966,462)   (708,845)
    (2,555,589)   (2,380,646)   (1,041,474)   (782,520)
Net revenue   9,879,817   8,679,231   3,998,497   2,675,199
                 

 

20.EXPENSES BY NATURE

 

 

     Consolidated
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Raw materials and inputs   (5,080,043)   (5,519,570)   (1,944,512)   (1,813,582)
Labor cost   (2,423,334)   (2,066,609)   (881,562)   (735,982)

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Supplies   (1,580,587)   (1,491,035)   (590,312)   (530,095)
Maintenance cost (services and materials)   (974,092)   (1,001,429)   (362,150)   (314,940)
Outsourcing services   (1,711,249)   (1,759,499)   (603,090)   (598,184)
Freight   (162,740)   (147,226)   (53,421)   (74,322)
Distribution freight   (982,089)   (996,360)   (414,499)   (281,762)
Depreciation, amortization and depletion   (1,303,389)   (989,931)   (460,626)   (352,120)
Others   (1,079,372)   (675,434)   (554,072)   (236,703)
    (15,296,895)   (14,647,093)   (5,864,244)   (4,937,690)
Classified as:                
Cost of sales   (13,528,898)   (12,834,121)   (5,133,126)   (4,370,357)
Selling expenses   (1,398,316)   (1,429,593)   (606,938)   (429,836)
General and administrative expenses   (369,681)   (383,379)   (124,180)   (137,497)
    (15,296,895)   (14,647,093)   (5,864,244)   (4,937,690)
                 
                 
     Parent Company
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Raw materials and inputs   (5,030,429)   (5,182,819)   (1,966,803)   (1,625,282)
Labor cost   (1,026,590)   (992,909)   (389,227)   (385,696)
Supplies   (1,157,139)   (1,069,087)   (442,103)   (393,973)
Maintenance cost (services and materials)   (383,749)   (481,337)   (153,497)   (150,584)
Outsourcing services   (685,872)   (556,623)   (266,363)   (120,265)
Freight   (28,168)   (85,739)   (8,774)   (63,550)
Distribution freight   (265,010)   (186,642)   (98,895)   (56,800)
Depreciation, amortization and depletion   (640,495)   (469,972)   (218,669)   (159,313)
Others   (137,747)   (25,919)   (71,747)   (9,259)
    (9,355,199)   (9,051,047)   (3,616,078)   (2,964,722)
                 
Classified as:                
Cost of sales   (8,689,585)   (8,473,275)   (3,387,750)   (2,765,033)
Selling expenses   (501,592)   (388,268)   (175,430)   (129,121)
General and administrative expenses   (164,022)   (189,504)   (52,898)   (70,568)
    (9,355,199)   (9,051,047)   (3,616,078)   (2,964,722)
                 

 

Additions to depreciation, amortization and depletion for the period were distributed as follows:

 

              Consolidated
 

Nine months ended

 

Three months ended

  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Production costs (1) 1,266,785   965,331   447,959   343,661
Selling expenses 10,201   5,548   3,309   2,133
‘General and administrative expenses 26,403   19,052   9,358   6,326
  1,303,389   989,931   460,626   352,120
Other operational (2) 69,168   75,325   24,736   28,644
  1,372,557   1,065,256   485,362   380,764
               

 

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  Parent Company
  Nine months ended   Three months ended
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Production costs (1) 621,169   454,695   212,193   153,948
Selling expenses 8,563   4,388   2,768   1,721
General and administrative expenses 10,763   10,889   3,708   3,644
  640,495   469,972   218,669   159,313
Other operational 8,499   11,919   4,163   8,681
  648,994   481,891   222,832   167,994
               

 

 

1.The production cost line includes PIS and COFINS credits on the lease agreements in the amount of R$3,876 in the consolidated and R$1,444 in the parent company as of September 30, 2020 in accordance with the orientations of CVM in its Ofício-Circular CVM/SNC/SEP 02/2019.
2.Refer substantially to the depreciation of the investment properties, out-of-work equipment and amortization of SWT’s customers relationship, see Note 21.

 

21.OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

                 Consolidated
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Other operating income                
Receivables by indemnity (1)   242,402   51,372   2,540   49,703
Rentals and leases   6,577   6,792   1,796   2,334
Dividends received   2,969   29,563   10   1,131
PIS, COFINS and INSS to compensate (2)   120,452   87,394        
Contractual fines   4,285   2,733   778   847
Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (Note 12II)   2,871   (365,305)   (1,467)   (245,835)
Other revenues   52,950   23,527   21,892   8,730
    432,506   (163,924)   25,549   (183,090)
    -   -   -   -
Other operating expenses                
Taxes and fees   (39,955)   (61,007)   (5,336)   (44,384)
Expenses with environmental liabilities, net   (25,342)   (49,165)   (4,631)   (25,430)
Write-off/(Provision) of judicial lawsuits   (23,093)   13,483   (21,795)   (20,118)
Contractual fines       (51,658)       (24,904)
Depreciation of investment property, equipment paralyzed and amortization of intangible assets (note 20) (69,168)   (75,325)   (24,736)   (28,644)
Write- off of PPE and intagible assets (note 9)   (4,716)   (39,806)   (2,386)   (8,013)
Estimated (Loss)/reversal in inventories   (158,488)   (87,503)   (43,364)   (22,351)
Idleness in stocks and paralyzed equipment (3)   (291,038)   (422,552)   (31,822)   (252,046)
Studies and project engineering expenses   (15,014)   (18,123)   (5,394)   (6,445)
Research and development expenses   (531)   (1,309)   (179)   (625)
Healthcare plan expenses   (76,112)   (90,480)   (19,883)   (32,940)
Cash flow hedge accounting realized (note 12) (4)   (1,646,347)   (632,681)   (506,666)   (186,022)
Actuarial pension plan       (1,512)        
Other expenses   (256,599)   (118,945)   (76,225)   (27,588)
    (2,606,403)   (1,636,583)   (742,417)   (679,510)
 Other operating income (expenses), net   (2,173,897)   (1,800,507)   (716,868)   (862,600)
                 

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                 Parent Company
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Other operating income                
Receivables by indemnity (1)   241,221   10,768   1,615   9,131
Rentals and leases   6,261   6,517   1,687   2,184
Dividends received   2,658   29,563   11   1,131
PIS, COFINS and INSS to compensate (2)   97,154   87,394   -   -
Contractual fines   2,580   2,072   209   615
Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (Note 12II)   2,871   (365,305)   (1,467)   (245,835)
Other revenues   26,032   2,039   11,895   1,592
    378,777   (226,952)   13,950   (231,182)
                 
Other operating expenses                
Taxes and fees   (29,177)   (37,062)   (979)   (33,098)
Expenses with environmental liabilities, net   (3,164)   (12,007)   (4,108)   (7,003)
Write-off/(Provision) of judicial lawsuits   (20,015)   30,195   (11,325)   (7,365)
Contractual fines   -   (51,658)   -   (24,904)
Depreciation of investment property, equipment paralyzed and amortization of intangible assets (note 20) (8,499)   (11,919)   (4,163)   (8,681)
Write- off of PPE and intagible assets (note 9)   (1,476)   (18,324)   (1,021)   (3,292)
Estimated (Loss)/reversal in inventories   (62,140)   (23,255)   (23,353)   (4,632)
Idleness in stocks and paralyzed equipment (3)   (74,970)   (418,251)   (26,872)   (251,178)
Studies and project engineering expenses   (10,556)   (17,230)   (3,193)   (4,927)
Research and development expenses   (531)   (1,309)   (179)   (625)
Healthcare plan expenses   (75,728)   (90,113)   (19,764)   (32,792)
Cash flow hedge accounting realized (note 12) (4)   (1,481,672)   (632,681)   (341,991)   (186,022)
Actuarial pension plan   -   (1,512)   -   -
Other expenses   (217,473)   (60,915)   (60,510)   (8,253)
    (1,985,401)   (1,346,041)   (497,458)   (572,772)
 Other operating income (expenses), net   (1,606,624)   (1,572,993)   (483,508)   (803,954)
                 

 

(1)     In June 2020, The Company received indemnification for unpaid rentals of one of its investment properties in the amount R$58,785, after irrevocable judicial decision. Additionally, it was received R$25,650 related to an insurance charging action for material damages caused by a contractor during the construction of the long-steel plant. Also, in June we recognized the principal amount of R$147,612 related to receivables for indemnification (see Note 7).

 

(2)     In 2020, refers to social security credit recoverable due to benefits granted to employees that should not be included in the basis of calculation of the contribution to the Social Security. In 2019, refers to the exclusion of ICMS in the basis of calculation of PIS and COFINS.

 

(3)Refers to the idle capacity arisen from production volumes lower than normal. In the parent company was generated from the refurbishment of the blast furnace No.3 and in the consolidated was generated in the iron ore mining operation due to delays in the release of environmental licenses, which postponed the start of new ore mining fronts, as well as new dry tailing processes still in ramp-up stage.

 

(4)As of September 30, 2020 is recognized in Other Operating Expenses (R$1.646.347) in the Consolidated and (R$1.481.672) in the Parent Company, the effects of the cash flow hedge of foreign currency (R$1.481.672) and of “Platts” index (R$164.675), see Note 12.

 

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22.FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES)
    Consolidated
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Finance income                
Related parties (note 17 a)   41,753   60,344   11,014   20,243
Income from financial investments   40,145   78,059   10,088   27,388
Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (Note 12 II) (2)   97,443   -   97,443   -
Other income (1)   476,949   172,591   15,944   66,582
    656,290   310,994   134,489   114,213
Financial expenses                
Borrowings and financing - foreign currency (note 11 b)   (1,187,375)   (842,448)   (410,519)   (307,587)
Borrowings and financing - local currency (note 11 b)   (331,130)   (687,179)   (77,678)   (223,055)
Related parties   (10,206)   -   (10,206)   -
Lease liabilities   (36,738)   (36,430)   (12,389)   (19,017)
Capitalized interest (notes 9 and 25)   68,945   61,040   21,650   19,644
Interest and fines   (120,848)   (78,382)   (70,301)   (11,101)
Commission, bank fees, Guarantee and bank fees   (119,555)   (132,359)   (36,880)   (44,494)
PIS/COFINS over financial income   (35,432)   (17,333)   (4,328)   (9,861)
Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (Note 12 II) (2)   -   -   439,702   -
Other financial expenses   (233,772)   (205,507)   (59,838)   (68,928)
    (2,006,111)   (1,938,598)   (220,787)   (664,399)
Others financial items, net                
Foreign exchange and monetary variation, net   413,068   (202,202)   (55,710)   (286,272)
Gains and (losses) on exchange derivatives (*)   (135,577)   (3,043)   (14,041)   (3,616)
    277,491   (205,245)   (69,751)   (289,888)
                 
Finance income (costs), net   (1,072,330)   (1,832,849)   (156,049)   (840,074)
                 
(*) Statement of gains and (losses) on derivative transactions (note 12)            
Dollar - to - euro swap   (1,316)   4,621   (1,547)   4,048
Great Britain pound-to-euro swap   (602)   -   -   -
Swap CDI x Dollar   (133,659)   (7,664)   (12,494)   (7,664)
    (135,577)   (3,043)   (14,041)   (3,616)
                 

 

1)Refers mainly to the monetary adjustment of the Social Security – INSS credit in the amount of R$16,622 and to the recognition of the exclusion of ICMS in the PIS and COFINS basis of calculation in the amount of R$72,189 as of September 30, 2020 (R$139,316 as of September 30, 2019). In June it was recognized R$365,142 of interest as monetary update of the receivables for indemnification (see Note 7).
2)As of December 31, 2019, Usiminas’ shares were reclassified to financial investments in the current asset and their price changes are recognized as financial result. As of September 30, 2020, Usiminas’ shares presented accumulated gain of R$97.443 in the nine-month period which was recognized as financial income. In the third quarter of 2020, the gain was R$537,145, of which R$439,702 was presented as recovery of financial expenses accumulated until June 30, 2020.

 

    Parent Company
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Finance income                
Related parties (note 17 a)   44,743   57,829   12,516   19,592
Income from financial investments   26,291   46,094   6,680   15,523
Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (note 12 II) (2)   97,443   -   97,443   -
Other income (1)   467,159   99,287   13,311   17,270
    635,636   203,210   129,950   52,385
Financial expenses                
Borrowings and financing - foreign currency (note 11 b)   (182,679)   (223,711)   (59,907)   (67,453)
Borrowings and financing - local currency (note 11 b)   (291,637)   (607,879)   (68,329)   (197,718)
Related parties (note 11 b)   (319,582)   (238,672)   (107,765)   (87,219)
Lease liabilities   (2,341)   (2,029)   (619)   (406)

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Capitalized interest (notes 9 and 25)   22,094   16,126   7,237   5,094
Interest and fines   (88,223)   (74,294)   (48,882)   (9,947)
Commission, bank fees, Guarantee and bank fees   (104,668)   (123,790)   (31,624)   (41,634)
PIS/COFINS over financial income   (25,423)   (9,241)   (635)   (2,069)
Updated shares – Fair value through profit or loss (note 12 II) (2)   -   -   439,702   -
Other financial expenses   (60,511)   (36,253)   (13,867)   (17,678)
    (1,052,970)   (1,299,743)   115,311   (419,030)
Others financial items, net                
Foreign exchange and monetary variation, net   1,228,004   (100,432)   23,531   (189,477)
Gains and (losses) on exchange derivatives (*)   (133,659)   (7,664)   (12,494)   (7,664)
    1,094,345   (108,096)   11,037   (197,141)
                 
Finance income (costs), net   677,011   (1,204,629)   256,298   (563,786)
                 
(*) Statement of gains and (losses) on derivative transactions (note 12)            
Swap CDI x Dollar   (133,659)   (7,664)   (12,494)   (7,664)
    (133,659)   (7,664)   (12,494)   (7,664)
                 

 

 

1.Refer primarily to monetary update of INSS in the amount of R$12,707 and to the recognition of ICMS exclusion from the basis of calculation of PIS and COFINS in the amount of R$74,359 as of September 30, 2020 (R$ 91,607 as of September 30, 2019). Additionally, in June it was recognized monetary update in the amount of R$365,142 from indemnities receivable (see Note 7).

 

23.SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The segment information has not changed in relation to that disclosed in the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2019. Therefore, management decided not to repeat it in this condensed interim financial information.

 

According to the Group´s structure, the businesses are distributed and managed in five operating segments as follows:

 

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                                09/30/2020
P&L   Steel   Mining    Logistics       Energy   Cement   Corporate expenses/elimination   Consolidated
      Port   Railroads        
Metric tons (thou.) (*)    3,422,003    22,516,993           (3,219,352)  
Net revenues                
Domestic market    7,934,124    1,038,302    206,994    1,081,890   119,825   576,713   (2,236,519)    8,721,329
Foreign market    3,617,704    7,156,544           774,342    11,548,590
Total net revenue (note 19)    11,551,828    8,194,846    206,994    1,081,890   119,825   576,713   (1,462,177)    20,269,919
Cost of sales and services   (10,368,800)   (3,480,674)   (138,641)   (803,803)   (96,441)    (475,567)    1,835,028   (13,528,898)
Gross profit    1,183,028    4,714,172    68,353    278,087    23,384   101,146   372,851    6,741,021
General and administrative expenses   (673,351)   (134,081)   (27,454)   (82,456)   (22,697)   (64,508)    (763,450)   (1,767,997)
Depreciation (note 20)    663,366    453,135    23,598    333,755    13,243   105,049    (288,757)    1,303,389
Proportionate EBITDA of joint ventures               486,281   486,281
Adjusted EBITDA    1,173,043    5,033,226    64,497    529,386    13,930   141,687    (193,075)    6,762,694
                                 
Sales by geographic area                                
Asia      4,798,450           774,342    5,572,792
North America    787,962               787,962
Latin America    171,176               171,176
Europe    2,654,220    2,358,094              5,012,314
Others    4,346                4,346
Foreign market    3,617,704    7,156,544           774,342    11,548,590
Domestic market    7,934,124    1,038,302    206,994    1,081,890   119,825   576,713   (2,236,519)    8,721,329
Total    11,551,828    8,194,846    206,994    1,081,890   119,825   576,713   (1,462,177)    20,269,919
                                 
                                 
    Three months ended
                                09/30/2020
P&L   Steel   Mining    Logistics       Energy   Cement   Corporate expenses/elimination   Consolidated
      Port   Railroads        
Metric tons (thou.) (*)    1,279,090    9,164,633           (1,049,626)  
Net revenues                
Domestic market    3,299,219    429,353    57,822    417,567    40,051   258,819    (877,505)    3,625,326
Foreign market    1,270,971    3,431,678           386,608    5,089,257
Total net revenue (note 19)    4,570,190    3,861,031    57,822    417,567    40,051   258,819    (490,897)    8,714,583
Cost of sales and services   (4,022,102)   (1,290,579)   (38,032)   (273,156)   (34,005)    (169,611)   694,359   (5,133,126)
Gross profit    548,088    2,570,452    19,790    144,411    6,046    89,208   203,462    3,581,457
General and administrative expenses   (231,187)   (43,765)   (8,747)   (29,391)   (7,612)   (20,706)    (389,710)    (731,118)
Depreciation (note 20)    234,112    166,964    8,066    103,914    4,421    31,596   (88,447)   460,626
Proportionate EBITDA of joint ventures               195,123   195,123
Adjusted EBITDA    551,013    2,693,651    19,109    218,934    2,855   100,098   (79,572)    3,506,088
                                 
Sales by geographic area                                
Asia      2,407,085           386,608    2,793,693
North America    290,529               290,529
Latin America    91,730               91,730
Europe    887,375    1,024,593              1,911,968
Others    1,337                1,337
Foreign market    1,270,971    3,431,678           386,608    5,089,257
Domestic market    3,299,219    429,353    57,822    417,567    40,051   258,819    (877,505)    3,625,326
Total    4,570,190    3,861,031    57,822    417,567    40,051   258,819    (490,897)    8,714,583

 

 

 

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                                09/30/2019
P&L   Steel   Mining    Logistics       Energy   Cement   Corporate expenses/elimination   Consolidated
      Port   Railroads        
Metric tons (thou.) (*)    3,407,746    28,210,619           (2,695,819)  
Net revenues                
Domestic market    7,498,693    685,061    184,960    1,028,947   221,877   426,452   (1,855,996)    8,189,994
Foreign market    3,100,928    6,820,833           800,846    10,722,607
Total net revenue (note 19)    10,599,621    7,505,894    184,960    1,028,947   221,877   426,452   (1,055,150)    18,912,601
Cost of sales and services   (9,791,477)   (3,073,458)   (133,946)   (770,001)    (183,037)    (466,563)    1,584,361   (12,834,121)
Gross profit    808,144    4,432,436    51,014    258,946    38,840   (40,111)   529,211    6,078,480
General and administrative expenses   (605,472)   (143,020)   (25,985)   (78,120)   (21,595)   (67,114)    (871,666)   (1,812,972)
Depreciation (note 20)    471,676    342,202    23,427    287,744    13,079    96,551    (244,748)   989,931
Proportionate EBITDA of joint ventures               415,646   415,646
Adjusted EBITDA    674,348    4,631,618    48,456    468,570    30,324   (10,674)    (171,557)    5,671,085
                                 
Sales by geographic area                                
Asia    2,980    4,772,174           800,846    5,576,000
North America    635,722               635,722
Latin America    128,980               128,980
Europe    2,331,861    2,048,659              4,380,520
Others    1,385                1,385
Foreign market    3,100,928    6,820,833           800,846    10,722,607
Domestic market    7,498,693    685,061    184,960    1,028,947   221,877   426,452   (1,855,996)    8,189,994
Total    10,599,621    7,505,894    184,960    1,028,947   221,877   426,452   (1,055,150)    18,912,601
                                 
                                 
    Three months ended
                                09/30/2019
    Steel   Mining    Logistics       Energy   Cement   Corporate expenses/elimination   Consolidated
        Port   Railroads        
Metric tons (thou.) (*)    1,072,210    9,209,162            (387,919)  
Net revenues                
Domestic market    2,416,785    141,580    69,029    354,201    74,348   160,601    (539,890)    2,676,654
Foreign market    917,267    2,194,089           218,383    3,329,739
Total net revenue (note 19)    3,334,052    2,335,669    69,029    354,201    74,348   160,601    (321,507)    6,006,393
Cost of sales and services   (3,189,615)   (1,070,900)   (43,299)   (258,399)   (55,556)    (179,820)   427,232   (4,370,357)
Gross profit    144,437    1,264,769    25,730    95,802    18,792   (19,219)   105,725    1,636,036
General and administrative expenses   (198,426)   (50,974)   (8,663)   (26,451)   (7,501)   (24,734)    (250,584)    (567,333)
Depreciation (note 20)    159,255    138,292    2,337    97,090    4,397    33,277   (82,528)   352,120
Proportionate EBITDA of joint ventures               146,065   146,065
Adjusted EBITDA    105,266    1,352,087    19,404    166,441    15,688   (10,676)   (81,322)    1,566,888
                                 
Sales by geographic area                                
Asia    1,236    1,322,203           218,383    1,541,822
North America    207,877               207,877
Latin America    45,262               45,262
Europe    661,239    871,886              1,533,125
Others    1,653                1,653
Foreign market    917,267    2,194,089           218,383    3,329,739
Domestic market    2,416,785    141,580    69,029    354,201    74,348   160,601    (539,890)    2,676,654
Total    3,334,052    2,335,669    69,029    354,201    74,348   160,601    (321,507)    6,006,393

(*) The ore sales volumes presented in this note take into consideration Company sales and the interest in its subsidiaries and joint ventures.

 

·Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA is the principal measurement through which the chief operating decision maker assesses the segment performance and the capacity to generate recurring operating cash, consisting of profit for the year less net finance income (expenses), income tax and social contribution, depreciation and amortization, equity in results, results of discontinued operations and other operating income (expenses), plus the proportionate EBITDA of joint ventures.

 

As required by IFRS 8, the table below shows the reconciliation of the measurement used by the chief operating decision maker with the results determined using the accounting practices:

 

                Consolidated
    Nine months ended   Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
(Loss)/profit for the period   395,786   1,110,569   1,261,595   (870,656)
Depreciation/Amortization/Depletion (note 20)   1,303,389   989,931   460,626   352,120
                 

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Income tax and social contribution (note 14)   1,340,227   (359,449)   741,797   300,754
Financial income (expenses) (note 22)   1,072,330   1,832,849   156,049   840,074
EBITDA   4,111,732   3,573,900   2,620,067   622,292
Other operating (income) expenses (note 21)   2,173,897   1,800,507   716,868   862,600
Equity in results of affiliated companies (note 8)   (9,216)   (118,968)   (25,970)   (64,069)
Proportionate EBITDA of joint ventures   486,281   415,646   195,123   146,065
Adjusted EBITDA (*)   6,762,694   5,671,085   3,506,088   1,566,888
                 

 

(*) The Company discloses its adjusted EBITDA net of its share of investments and other operating income (expenses) because it understands that these should not be considered in the calculation of recurring operating cash generation.

 

24.INSURANCE

 

Aiming to properly mitigate risk and in view of the nature of its operations, the Company and its subsidiaries have taken out several different types of insurance policies. Such policies are contracted in line with the Risk Management policy and are similar to the insurance taken out by other companies operating in the same lines of business as CSN and its subsidiaries. The risks covered under such policies include the following: Domestic Transportation, International Transportation, Life and Casualty, Health, Vehicles Fleet, D&O (Civil Liability Insurance for Directors and Officers), General Civil Liability, Engineering Risks, Named Peril, Export Credit, Surety Bond and Port Operator’s Civil Liability.

 

In 2020, after negotiation with insurers and reinsurers in Brazil and abroad, an insurance policy was issued of Operational Risk of Property Damages and Loss of Profits, with effect from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Under the insurance policy, the LMI (Maximum Limit of Indemnity) is US$600 million and deductibles in the amount of US$385 million for material damages and 45 days for loss of profits and covers the following Company’s units and subsidiaries: Presidente Vargas Steelworks, CSN Mineração and Sepetiba Tecon.

 

The risk assumptions adopted, given their nature, are not within the scope of a review of interim financial information and, consequently, were not reviewed by our independent auditors.

 

 

25.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CASH FLOWS

 

The following table provides additional information on transactions related to the statement of cash flows:

      Consolidated       Parent Company
  09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
Income tax and social contribution paid 318,606   957,084        
Addition to PP&E with interest capitalization (notes 9 and 22) 68,945   61,040   22,094   16,126
Initial adoption CPC 06 – Right of use     640,989       61,072
Remeasurement and addition – Right of use (note 9 a) 70,381   (142,040)   8,806   (12,072)
Addition to PP&E without adding cash 60,075   56,609        
Acquisition of fixed assets by auction     25,187       25,187
Capitalization in subsidiaries without cash 95,215       148,732   28,409
Addition to investment property without cash effect 61,597       61,597    
  674,819   1,598,869   241,229   118,722
               

 

 

26.STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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     Consolidated
     Nine months ended    Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
 (Loss)/Profit for the period   395,786    1,110,569   1,261,595    (870,656)
                 
 Other comprehensive income                
                 
Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to the statement of income                
 Actuarial of the defined benefit plan from investments in subsidiaries, net of taxes   97    95   34   32
 Actuarial (losses)/gains on defined benefit pension plan    -     93,894    -     - 
    97    93,989   34   32
                 
Items that could be subsequently reclassified to the statement of income                
 Cumulative translation adjustments for the period   649,335    36,700   135,882   64,636
 (Loss)/gain on the percentage change in investments   6,243   (1,995)   1,631    - 
 (Loss)/gain on cash flow hedge accounting, net of taxes    (7,499,721)   (959,789)    (834,789)    (1,038,192)
 Realization on cash flow hedge accounting reclassified to income statements, net of taxes   1,590,357    632,681   450,676   186,022
(Loss)/gain on net investment hedge in foreign subsidiaries   1,469    2,184        (4,411)
     (5,252,317)   (290,219)    (246,600)    (791,945)
                 
     (5,252,220)   (196,230)    (246,566)    (791,913)
                 
 Total comprehensive income for the period    (4,856,434)    914,339   1,015,029    (1,662,569)
                 
 Attributable to:                
 Controlling shareholders    (5,177,817)    548,317   843,512    (1,784,873)
 Non-controlling shareholders   321,383    366,022   171,517   122,304
     (4,856,434)    914,339   1,015,029    (1,662,569)

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     Parent Company
     Nine months ended    Three months ended
    09/30/2020   09/30/2019   09/30/2020   09/30/2019
 (Loss)/Profit for the period   65,113    744,553   1,080,786    (992,958)
                 
 Other comprehensive income                
                 
Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to the statement of income                
 Actuarial of the defined benefit plan from investments in subsidiaries, net of taxes   89   89   28   30
 Actuarial (losses)/gains on defined benefit pension plan    -     93,894    -     - 
    89    93,983   28   30
                 
Items that could be subsequently reclassified to the statement of income                
 Cumulative translation adjustments for the period   649,335    36,700   135,882   64,636
 (Loss)/gain on the percentage change in investments   6,243   (1,995)   1,631    - 
 (Loss)/gain on cash flow hedge accounting    (7,316,513)   (959,789)    (651,581)    (1,038,192)
 Realization on cash flow hedge accounting reclassified to income statements   1,481,672    632,681   341,991   186,022
 (Loss)/gain on cash flow hedge accountingfrom investments in subsidiaries    (65,225)      (65,225)    
(Loss)/gain on investments hedge in subsidiaries   1,469    2,184        (4,411)
     (5,243,019)   (290,219)    (237,302)    (791,945)
                 
     (5,242,930)   (196,236)    (237,274)    (791,915)
                 
 Total comprehensive income for the period    (5,177,817)    548,317   843,512    (1,784,873)
                 
 Attributable to:                
 Controlling shareholders    (5,177,817)    548,317   843,512    (1,784,873)
     (5,177,817)    548,317   843,512    (1,784,873)

 

 

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COMMENTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS PROJECTIONS

Projections

 

The Company clarifies that the information disclosed in this item are merely estimates and hypothetical data and is not considered, in any way, as a promise of performance by the Company and/or its managers. The projections presented herein involve market conditions that are not controlled by the Company and, therefore, may undergo changes.

 

a)Purpose of the projection.

The Company changed the way it presents its iron ore production which, as of the first quarter of 2020, adds to its total production the volumes purchased from third parties, hoping to reach approximately 33 to 36 million tons of iron ore production in the period.

 

The Company estimates an Adjusted EBITDA in the amount of R$9.75 billion in 2020, broken down by segment as shown in the table below.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (R$ million) 2020
Consolidated            9,750
Steel            1,596
Mining            7,337
Logistics                786
Cement                264
Energy                  24

 

The Company estimates global investments in the amount of R$1.5 billion in 2020, broken down by segment as shown in the table below.

 

CAPEX (R$ Million) 2020
Consolidated         1,487
Steel            460
Mining            890
Cement               62
Others               75

 

The Company estimates it will reach a 2.99x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA index for its 2020 year-end balance sheet.

 

The Company estimates it will reach a 2.50x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA index for its 2021 year-end balance sheet.

 

The Company estimates it will reach R$23 billion in Net Debt for its 2021 year-end balance sheet

.

b)Projected period and validity.

The projected iron ore production period comprises the years of 2020 to 2023, with annual production volumes to be disclosed to the market in the annual financial statements (DFPs) to be published for each year.

 

The projected EBITDA period comprises only the year of 2020 and will be disclosed by segment in the annual financial statements (DFPs).

 

The projected Capex period comprises the year of 2020 and will be disclosed in the annual financial statements (DFPs).

 

The data referring to the projected 2.99x and 2.50x in Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA indicator will be disclosed to the market in the annual financial statements (DFPs) to be published for its 2020 and 2021 year-end balance sheets, respectively.

 

The data referring to the projected R$23 billion in Net Debt for the end year balance sheet in 2020 will be disclosed to the market in the annual financial statements (DFPs) to be published for its 2020 year-end balance sheet.

 

 

 

c)Assumptions used for the projection, with an indication of which may be influenced by the company's management and which are not under its control.

 

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All assumptions used for calculating the projections mentioned herein are influenced by external factors which are not controlled by the Company's management. Therefore, in the event of any material changes in these assumptions, the Company may revise its estimates, changing them against the projections originally presented.

 

The volume of ore production considers our mining plan between 2020 and 2023, with an increase in pellet feed production, in line with the investment projects announced for the mining segment and widely disclosed in our corporate presentations to the market.

 

d)Projected Indicators
Leverage 2017 2018 1H19 4Q19 2019 2020 E 2021 E 2022 E 2023 E
Estimated 5.00x n.a. 3.50x n.a. 3.00x 2.99x 2.50x n.a. n.a.
Actual 5.66x 4.55x 3.65x n.a. 3.74X n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Change 0.66x n.a. 0.15x - 0.74x n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Adjusted EBITDA (R$ million) 2017 2018 1H19 4Q19 2019 2020 E 2021 E 2022 E 2023 E
Estimated n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. R$9,750 n.a. n.a. n.a.
Actual n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Change - - - - - - - - -
Net Debt (R$ million) 2017 2018 1H19 4Q19 2019 2020 E 2021 E 2022 E 2023 E
Estimated n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. R$23,000 n.a. n.a.
Actual n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Change n.a. n.a. n.a. - n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
CAPEX (R$ million) 2017 2018 1H19 4Q19 2019 2020 E 2021 E 2022 E 2023 E
Estimated n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. R$1,487 n.a. n.a. n.a.
Actual n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Change % - - - - - - - - -
Iron Ore Production Volume 2017 2018 1H19 4Q19 2019 2020 E 2021 E 2022 E 2023 E
New Methodology (Purchases + Production, in thousand tons)
Estimated n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 33,000-36,000 n.a. n.a. n.a.
Actual n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Change % - - - - - - - - -
* E = estimated ** n.a. = not available  
                       

 

11.2 If the company has disclosed, during the last 3 fiscal years, projections for its indicators:

 

a) inform which ones are being replaced by new projections and which ones are being repeated.

 

New estimates:

 

The Company estimates an Adjusted EBITDA in the amount of R$9.75 billion in 2020, broken down by segment as shown in the table below.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (R$ million) 2020
Consolidated            9,750
Steel            1,596
Mining            7,337
Logistics                786
Cement                264
Energy                  24

 

The Company estimates global investments in the amount of R$1.5 billion in 2020, broken down by segment as shown in the table below

 

 

CAPEX (R$ Million) 2020
Consolidated         1,487
Steel            460
Mining            890
Cement               62
Others               75

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Estimates repeated:

 

The Company estimates it will reach R$23 billion in Net Debt for its 2021 year-end balance sheet.

 

The Company estimates an iron ore production volume of 33-36Mton in 2020 (new methodology). The reduction in expected production volume in 2020 is due to high rainfall in the region in 1Q20 and delays in new mining fronts.

 

Estimates changed:

 

CSN changed its consolidated investments estimate, from R$1.15 billion to R$1.5 billion in 2020.

 

CSN changed its Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA index estimates from 3.75x to 2.99x for its 2020 year-end balance sheet.

 

CSN changed its Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA index estimates from 3.00x to 2.50x for its 2021 year-end balance sheet.

 

b) regarding projections for periods that have already passed, compare the projected data with the actual performance indicators, clearly indicating the reasons that led to changes in projections.

 

Adjusted EBITDA in 2019 came in 3% less than the estimated amount of R$7.5 billion due to lower mining results since Platts performed under the Company's budget and freight costs came in higher than initially estimated.

 

The Company's estimated a Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio of approximately 3.0x at the end of 2019 and the actual results came in at 3.74x, that is, materially lower than initially projected due to exchange rate variations that strongly influenced the Company's debt in U.S. dollar, in addition to a slightly higher-than-expected CAPEX and a lower-than-expected mining result arising from higher freight and costs and lower Platts as of 3Q19.

 

Iron ore production was 3% lower than the initially estimated 33Mton due to excessive rainfall in the southeast region in November and December 2019.

 

Iron ore sales were 4% below the 40Mton projection due to lower ore production in the fourth quarter of 2019

.

Net revenue 2016 2017 2018 1H19 2019
Estimated n.a. 18,000 22,230 n.a. n.a.
Actual 17,149 18,525 22,969 n.a. n.a.
Change % n.a. 3% 3% n.a. -
Adjusted EBITDA 2016 2017 2018 1H19 2019
Estimated n.a. 5,000 5,574 n.a. 7,500
Actual  4,075 4,645 5,849 n.a. 7,251
Change % n.a. -7% 5% n.a. -3%
Leverage 2016 2017 2018 1H19 2019
Estimated n.a. 5.00x n.a. 3.50x 3.00x
Actual 6.32x 5.66x 4.55x 3.65x 3.74X
Change % n.a. 13% n.a. 0.15x 0.74x
Iron Ore Production Volume 2016 2017 2018 1H19 2019
Estimated n.a. n.a. 28,500 n.a. 33,000
Actual 32,174 29,921 27,875 n.a. 32,090
Change % n.a. n.a. -2% n.a. -3%
Iron Ore Sales Volume 2016 2017 2018 1H19 2019
Estimated n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 40,000
Actual n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 38,545
Change % n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. -4%
*E = estimated          
** n.a. = not available      

 

c) regarding the projections for periods still in progress, inform whether they remain valid on the date this form is disclosed and, when applicable, explain why they were excluded or replaced.

 

Estimates underway and valid:

 

The Company estimates an Adjusted EBITDA in the amount of R$9.75 billion in 2020, broken down by segment as shown in the table below.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA (R$ million) 2020
Consolidated            9,750
Steel            1,596
Mining            7,337
Logistics                786
Cement                264
Energy                  24

 

The Company estimates global investments in the amount of R$1.5 billion in 2020, broken down by segment as shown in the table below.

 

CAPEX (R$ Million) 2020
Consolidated         1,487
Steel            460
Mining            890
Cement               62
Others               75

 

The Company estimates an iron ore production volume (considering the new methodology that includes the sum of its own production with purchases from third parties) of 33-36 Mton in 2020.

 

The Company estimates it will reach a 2.99x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA index for its 2020 year-end balance sheet.

 

The Company estimates it will reach a 2.50x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA index for its 2021 year-end balance sheet.

 

The Company estimates it will reach R$23 billion in Net Debt for its 2021 year-end balance sheet.

 

Estimates excluded/changed in the last 3 years:

 

CSN estimates an iron ore production volume (the old methodology considered only its own production) of 31.2 Mton in 2021, 36.6 Mton in 2022 and 38.0 Mton in 2023. The Company no longer reports its own production volume only and, since the first quarter of 2020, it consolidates its own production with the purchase of iron ore from third parties.

 

The projection of reaching 3.00 x in the Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA indicator at the close of the annual balance sheet 2021. This projection will be reached in the new projection to reach 2.99x in the Debt indicator Net / Adjusted EBITDA for its 2020 year-end balance sheet.

 

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(Free translation from the original issued in Portuguese. In the event of any discrepancies, the Portuguese language version shall prevail.)

 

 

 

Independent Limited Review Auditor’s Report on Review of the Interim Financial Information

 

To the Shareholders, Directors and Management of

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional

São Paulo - SP

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying individual and consolidated interim financial information of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (“Company”), included in the Interim Financial Information Form (ITR) for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, which comprises the balance sheet as of September 30, 2020 and the related statement of profit and loss and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine-months periods then ended and the statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the nine-months period then ended, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.

Management is responsible for the preparation of the individual and consolidated interim financial information in accordance with Technical Pronouncement NBC TG 21 - Interim Financial Reporting and IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as well as for the presentation of such information in accordance with the standards issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) applicable to the preparation of Interim Financial Information (ITR). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with Brazilian and international standards on review of interim financial information (NBC TR 2410 - Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity and ISRE 2410 - Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, respectively). A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards on auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion on the individual and consolidated interim financial information

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying individual and consolidated interim financial information included in the Interim Financial Information Form (ITR) referred to above is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with NBC TG 21 and IAS 34 applicable to the preparation of interim financial information and presented in accordance with the standards issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

Emphasis of matter

Ability of the jointly-controlled subsidiary Transnordestina Logística S.A. to continue as a going concern

We draw attention to note 8.c) to the interim financial information, which describes the percentage of completion of the new railway network by the jointly-controlled subsidiary Transnordestina Logística S.A. (TLSA), currently under construction and originally scheduled to be completed by January 2017, is currently being revised and discussed by the relevant regulatory bodies. The completion of the work under the project (and consequent start of operations) is contingent upon receiving ongoing financial contribution from TLSA's shareholders and third parties. These events and conditions, together with other issues described in note 8.c) to the interim financial information, indicate the existence of significant uncertainty that may raise significant doubt as to TLSA's ability to continue as a going concern. Our conclusion is not qualified regarding this matter.

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Other matters

Interim statement of value added

The quarterly information referred to above includes the individual and consolidated statements of value added for the period of nine months ended September 30, 2020, prepared under the responsibility of the Company's management and presented as supplementary information for the purposes of IAS 34.
These statements were submitted to the same review procedures in conjunction with the review of the Company's interim financial information in the order to conclude they are reconciliated to the interim financial information and to the accounting records, as applicable, and whether the structure and content are in accordance with the criteria established in the NBC TG 09 - Statement of Value Added. Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying statements of value added were not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the individual and consolidated interim financial information taken as a whole.

 

 

São Paulo, October 15, 2020

 

Nelson Fernandes Barreto Filho

CT CRC 1SP-151.079/O-0

Grant Thornton Auditores Independentes

CRC 2SP-025.583/O-1

 

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Opinions and Statements / Officers Statement on the Financial Statement

 

As Executive Officers of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, we declare pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 1º, item VI of CVM Instruction 480, of December 7, 2009, as amended, that we reviewed, discussed and agreed with the Company’s Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

 

São Paulo, October 15th, 2020.

 

 

 

____________________________________________

Benjamin Steinbruch

CEO

 

 

____________________________________________

Luis Fernando Barbosa Martinez

Executive Officer

 

 

 

____________________________________________

David Moise Salama

Executive Officer

 

 

 

____________________________________________

Pedro Gutemberg Quariguasi Netto

Executive Officer

 

 

____________________________________________

Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro

Executive Officer – CFO and Investors Relations

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Opinions and Statements / Officers Statement on Auditor’s Report

 

As Executive Officers of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, we declare pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 1º, item V of CVM Instruction 480, of December 7, 2009, as amended, that we reviewed, discussed and agreed with the opinion expressed on the Independent Auditors’ Report related to the Company’s Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

 

São Paulo, October 15th, 2020.

 

 

____________________________________________

Benjamin Steinbruch

CEO

 

____________________________________________

Luis Fernando Barbosa Martinez

Executive Officer

 

 

____________________________________________

David Moise Salama

Executive Officer

 

 

____________________________________________

Pedro Gutemberg Quariguasi Netto

Executive Officer

 

 

____________________________________________

Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro

Executive Officer – CFO and Investors Relations

 

 

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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.

 

Date: October 29, 2020

 

COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL
 
By: /S/ Benjamin Steinbruch
 

Benjamin Steinbruch

Chief Executive Officer

 

 
 
By: /S/ Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
 

Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro

Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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