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SEC Number 1177<br />
File Number ____<br />
GLOBE TELECOM, INC.<br />
(Company’s Full Name)<br />
5th Floor <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom Plaza (Pioneer Highlands)<br />
Pioneer corner Madison Streets, 1552 Mandaluyong City<br />
(Company’s Address)<br />
(632) 730-2000<br />
(Telephone Numbers)<br />
31 December 2006<br />
(Quarter Ending)<br />
SEC FORM 17-Q<br />
(Form Type)<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br />
SEC FORM 17-Q<br />
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE SECURITIES<br />
REGULATION CODE AND SRC RULE 17(2)(b) THEREUNDER<br />
1. For the quarterly period ended 31 December 2006<br />
2. Commission identification number: 1177<br />
3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-768-480-000<br />
4. Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter: GLOBE TELECOM, INC.<br />
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization: PHILIPPINES<br />
6. Industry Classification Code: (SEC Use Only)<br />
7. Address of registrant’s principal office:<br />
5th Floor, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom Plaza (Pioneer Highlands)<br />
Pioneer corner Madison Streets<br />
1552 Mandaluyong City<br />
8. Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (632) 730-2000<br />
9. Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: Not Applicable<br />
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections in Securities Regulation Code<br />
Number of shares of stock<br />
Title of each class outstanding<br />
Common Stock, P50.00 par value 132,079,785<br />
Preferred Stock, P5.00 par value 158,515,021<br />
11. Are any or all of the Securities listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange? Yes<br />
12. Indicate whether the registrant:<br />
a) Has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the Code and SRC Rule 17 thereunder or<br />
Sections 11 of the SRC and SRC Rule 11(a)-1 thereunder, and Sections 26 and 141 of the Corporation<br />
Code of the Philippines, during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period the registrant was<br />
required to file such reports).<br />
Yes<br />
b) Has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.<br />
Yes<br />
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION<br />
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />
Our consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements include the accounts of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom, Inc. and its wholly owned<br />
subsidiaries, Innove Communications, Inc.(“Innove”) and G-Xchange, Inc. (“GXI”), collectively referred to as<br />
the “<strong>Globe</strong> Group” in this report.<br />
The consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements for the year ended 31 December 2006 have been prepared in accordance<br />
with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and are filed as Annex I of this report.<br />
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND<br />
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)<br />
The following is a discussion and analysis of <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s <strong>financial</strong> performance for the full year ended 31<br />
December 2006. The prime objective of this MD&A is to help the readers understand the dynamics of our<br />
Company’s business and the key factors underlying our <strong>financial</strong> results. Hence, our MD&A is comprised of a<br />
discussion of our core business, and our analysis of the results of operations for each business segment. This<br />
section also focuses on key statistics from the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements and pertains to known risks and<br />
uncertainties relating to the telecommunications industry in the Philippines where we operate up to the stated<br />
reporting period. However, our MD&A should not be considered all inclusive, as it excludes unknown risks,<br />
uncertainties and changes that may occur in the general economic, political and environmental condition after<br />
the stated reporting period.<br />
Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements and the accompanying<br />
notes. All <strong>financial</strong> <strong>information</strong> is reported in Philippine Pesos (Php) unless otherwise stated.<br />
Any references in this MD&A to “we”, “us”, “our”, “Company” means the <strong>Globe</strong> Group and references to<br />
“<strong>Globe</strong>” mean <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom, Inc., not including its wholly owned subsidiaries.<br />
Additional <strong>information</strong> about the Company, including annual and quarterly reports, can be found on our<br />
corporate website www.globe.com.ph.<br />
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The following is a summary of the key sections of this MD&A:<br />
OVERVIEW OF OUR BUSINESS ......................................................................................................... 5<br />
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS................................................................................................. 9<br />
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS ................................................................................ 11<br />
GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ............................................................................................................. 11<br />
GROUP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 12<br />
GROUP OPERATING REVENUES ................................................................................................. 12<br />
WIRELESS BUSINESS.................................................................................................................. 13<br />
WIRELINE BUSINESS.................................................................................................................. 20<br />
OTHER GLOBE GROUP REVENUES ........................................................................................ 23<br />
GROUP OPERATING EXPENSES .................................................................................................. 25<br />
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES....................................................................................... 28<br />
FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE...................................................... 32<br />
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ............................................................................................................... 34<br />
MAJOR STOCKHOLDERS......................................................................................................................... 35<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ........................................................................................................................... 35<br />
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OVERVIEW OF OUR BUSINESS<br />
Our Company is a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines. We continue to grow and engage<br />
our customers through our clear commitment of “Making Great Things Possible”.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group is comprised of the following three focused companies:<br />
• <strong>Globe</strong> provides our wireless telecommunications services;<br />
• Innove, a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides our fixed line telecommunications services and<br />
<strong>information</strong> and communications infrastructure and services for internal applications, internet<br />
protocol-based solutions and multimedia content delivery. Innove also currently offers cellular<br />
services under the TM prepaid brand. The TM brand is supported in the integrated cellular networks<br />
of <strong>Globe</strong> and Innove; and<br />
• As <strong>part</strong> of its wireless business, <strong>Globe</strong> also provides mobile commerce services through its whollyowned<br />
subsidiary, G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI) which was incorporated in 2004.<br />
Wireless Business: Products and Services<br />
Our Company offers its wireless services including local, national long distance, international long distance,<br />
international roaming and other value-added services through three brands: <strong>Globe</strong> Postpaid, <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid<br />
and TM.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Postpaid is the postpaid brand of <strong>Globe</strong>. This includes all postpaid plans such as G-Plans and<br />
consumable G-Flex Plans, Platinum (for the high-end market), and <strong>Globe</strong>Solutions (for corporate and<br />
business needs).<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid and TM are the prepaid brands of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group. Each brand is positioned at different<br />
market segments. <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid is focused on the mainstream, broad market while TM is focused on valueconscious,<br />
working class market. Additionally, <strong>Globe</strong> has customized services and benefits to address<br />
specific market segments, each with its own unique positioning and service offerings.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> also provides our subscribers with mobile payment and remittance services under the GCash brand.<br />
Now on its second year, this service enables our subscribers to perform international and domestic remittance<br />
transactions, pay annual business registration fees, income taxes for professionals, utility bills, avail of microfinance<br />
transactions, donate to charitable institutions, and buy <strong>Globe</strong> prepaid reloads.<br />
To cater to a wide variety of our prepaid subscribers, we provide various top up facilities at each subscriber’s<br />
convenience. Our <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid and TM subscribers can reload airtime value or credits using various<br />
reloading channels.<br />
Subscribers can purchase <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid Call and Text cards in P100, P300 and P500 denominations while<br />
TM Call and Text cards are available in P50, P100, and P300 denominations. They can also utilize <strong>Globe</strong><br />
AutoloadMAX, our over-the- air (OTA) reload channel, which offers the most affordable and flexible load<br />
credits in P1 increments from P10 to P150 for our TM subscribers, and P15 to P150 for our <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid<br />
subscribers. <strong>Globe</strong> AutoLoadMAX currently has over four hundred thousand active retailers nationwide.<br />
Subscribers can also top up using bank channels like ATMs, credit cards, Internet banking and Bank of the<br />
Philippine Islands (BPI) 24 Hour Call Center and Express Phone, as well as through E-POS (electronic pointof-sale)<br />
terminals located at retail outlets and our business centers.<br />
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A consumer to consumer top up facility, Share A Load, is also available whereby our <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid and TM<br />
subscribers can share prepaid load credits among themselves in denominations of P1 to P150 (in P1<br />
increment). In addition, our <strong>Globe</strong> Postpaid subscribers can Share A Load to our prepaid subscribers in P1 to<br />
P150, P300 and P500 denominations. Another reloading channel available is GCash Load, where <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Prepaid and TM subscribers can top up their own or somebody else’s mobile phone by converting their<br />
GCash to prepaid load credits in increments of P1 from P10 to P24 and increments of P25 from P25 to P150.<br />
Denominations of P300, P500 and P1,000 are also available. Moreover, the GCash Load promotion includes<br />
a standard 5% GCash rebate on all GCash Load transactions.<br />
Wireline Business: Products and Services<br />
Innove, a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides our wireline voice communications, private data networks and<br />
Internet services to individuals and enterprises in the Philippines under the <strong>Globe</strong>lines and <strong>Globe</strong>Quest<br />
brands.<br />
Under our <strong>Globe</strong>lines brand, we provide state-of-the-art digital communications technologies to homes and<br />
small and medium-sized enterprises through the following products and services:<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>lines is a wireline voice communications service offering that includes local, national long distance,<br />
international long distance and other value-added services, through its postpaid, prepaid and payphone lines.<br />
With the availability of postpaid or prepaid options, subscription to <strong>Globe</strong>lines comes with standard features<br />
and value-added services such as IDD, NDD, Phone Lock, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Multi-Calling, Call<br />
Forwarding, Voice Mail, Duplex Number, Hotline and Special Numbers.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>lines Business Connections is a bundled telephone package to help our clients manage their operations<br />
and enjoy big business efficiency on a small business overhead. There are various <strong>Globe</strong>lines Connections<br />
packages suitable for clients requiring single and/or multiple lines.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>lines subscribers with personal computers can also surf the Internet and have their own Web-based<br />
email by using our <strong>Globe</strong>lines Dial-up Internet service. Users of this service pay only for the actual minutes<br />
used at a low flat rate of P0.33 per minute.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>lines Broadband is a high speed internet connection that keeps our subscribers online all the time,<br />
getting instant access to communication, knowledge and entertainment. Application-based packages such as<br />
Express Unlimited and Explore are designed to cater to various Internet needs. <strong>Globe</strong>lines Broadband<br />
subscribers may also activate their VoIP account and use <strong>Globe</strong>lines Broadband VoIP softphone service to<br />
call overseas for a special rate of US$0.05/minute.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>lines Worldpass Prepaid is the first prepaid internet card in the market that allows the user to access the<br />
internet with total mobility, flexibility and convenience. The user may choose his access point - via dial-up<br />
using any landline, mobile access via WiFi from any WiZ hotspots, or broadband connection via <strong>Globe</strong>lines<br />
Broadband kiosks. It is a pay per use internet access which comes in denominations of P20, P50, and P100<br />
which expires 15 days after first use. Worldpass Prepaid vouchers can be purchased at any <strong>Globe</strong>lines<br />
Payments and Services (GPS) Centers, <strong>Globe</strong> business centers, and other retail outlets.<br />
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<strong>Globe</strong>lines Worldpass Postpaid is also available for subscribers who wish to access the internet anytime and<br />
anywhere through Wi-Fi, Broadband or Dial-up using just one account. Subscribers can use a laptop, PC,<br />
PDA or mobile phone and surf wirelessly at any WiZ Hotspot, dial-up to the internet using any landline in the<br />
country or connect via Broadband using a <strong>Globe</strong>lines Broadband account. Subscribers can even access their<br />
accounts when they travel to international destinations through connectivity with iPass. All these are possible<br />
with just one username and password. Postpaid plans are available with a consumable monthly service fee of<br />
P250 (VAT included).<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>1 is our one-card for all communications needs. This PIN-based prepaid card service allows our<br />
customers to make local, domestic and international calls using our <strong>Globe</strong>lines landline (postpaid and<br />
prepaid), <strong>Globe</strong>lines Payphone, <strong>Globe</strong> and TM. This versatile and convenient product is offered in<br />
denominations of P100 and P300 and is available in our GPS Centers, <strong>Globe</strong> business centers and prepaid<br />
card dealers.<br />
Under our <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST brand, we offer end-to-end solutions for corporate clients based on value-priced,<br />
high-speed data services over a nationwide broadband network. This includes domestic and international data<br />
services, wholesale and corporate internet access data center services and segment-specific solutions<br />
customized to the needs of vertical industries. Some of the products and services we offer are as follows:<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>QUEST Broadband Internet offers our clients a complete range of Internet services that operate at<br />
broadband speeds using our Internet backbone which, at more than 2 Gbps and growing, is one of the largest<br />
in the Philippines. Some of the services currently being offered are:<br />
• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) – This service lets you access the Web at ultra-high speed connection<br />
for both downloads and uploads using our DSL access network and growing Internet backbone.<br />
Various access packages are available to ensure the service is cost-efficient and fits different<br />
corporate needs and budgets.<br />
• Internet Direct – This offers guaranteed service levels delivered over leased line facilities and is<br />
especially offered to those corporate clients running mission-critical applications.<br />
• Broadband Internet Zone (BIZ) – This is <strong>Globe</strong>Quest’s broadband-to-the-room Internet service<br />
which provides secure, reliable and convenient high-speed broadband Internet access to transient<br />
business travelers and/or tenants of high-density buildings such as hotels, condominiums and other<br />
multi-tenant establishments. This service also utilizes wireless Internet access in convenient public<br />
locations and hotspots to provide mobile workers with Internet connectivity outside their offices.<br />
• GIX Burstable – This bandwidth on-demand service offers wholesale Internet access with a payment<br />
scheme that is based on average use only. Customers are allowed to start with a minimum<br />
subscription of 5 Mbps burstable to 45 Mbps depending on the actual growth of their internet traffic.<br />
Primarily used by wholesale customers and large enterprises, this service provides the pricing<br />
flexibility that supports the ever-changing business requirements of these companies.<br />
• Freeway IP – This service is <strong>Globe</strong>Quest’s managed international private leased circuit to the USA.<br />
To ensure cost-efficiency for businesses, our package allows customers to pay a fixed monthly<br />
charge regardless of actual usage and increase bandwidth when needed.<br />
• Universal Access services – These are subscription plans available for corporate users, which enables<br />
WiFi and dial up access through a single user account.<br />
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<strong>Globe</strong>Quest WIZ (Wireless Internet Zone) is Innove’s brand for its WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)-enabled network<br />
providing broadband access on 802.11b/g-enabled strategic locations called “hotspots” such as airports,<br />
hotels, coffee shops and business lounges. It covers more than 520 locations to date, including “hotzones”<br />
such as Ayala Center Greenbelt and Glorietta malls, Ayala Center Cebu, Alabang Town Center, NCCC Mall<br />
in Davao, Supercat Terminals in the Visayas, Mactan and Davao International Airports.<br />
WIZ can also be accessed by customers and subscribers of Innove’s WorldPass, <strong>Globe</strong> through Wiz On (text<br />
to 2333) service, <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST-owned Universal Access and DSL corporate customers, as well as<br />
subscribers on international roaming service through our <strong>part</strong>ners, GoRemote, iPass, T-Systems among<br />
others. This service is available both on prepaid and postpaid plans to cater to our customers’ various needs<br />
and budget.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>QUEST Private Networks offers a variety of dedicated communications services that allow customers<br />
to run various data applications, access LANs or corporate intranets and extranets with integrated voice<br />
services on high speed, efficient and reliable connections. These include domestic and international leased<br />
lines, frame relay, IPVPN, and remote access services. International data services are offered in <strong>part</strong>nership<br />
with global network service providers.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>QUEST DataCentres optimizes the security of mission-critical <strong>information</strong> and applications through<br />
secure data centers operated and supported by a team of IT experts. <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST has six commercially<br />
available data centers, namely: MK1 (Valero Data Center), MK2 (Pasong Tamo), MD1 (Sheridan), MD2<br />
(Pioneer), Cebu and Laguna DataCentres. These offer complementary services to <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST network<br />
services, ensuring that corporate customers are given end-to-end capabilities and solutions.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>QUEST Corporate Voice provides a full suite of telephony services, from basic direct lines to ISDN<br />
services, 1-800 numbers, IDD and NDD access as well as managed voice solutions which enables companies<br />
to access advanced telecommunications technology, such as managed IP communications. With the advent<br />
of VOIP technology, <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST is introducing new functionalities on their Corporate Voice portfolio<br />
which will drive the voice business.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>QUEST BroadBand Access is a network access solution that provides our customers ultra-high speed<br />
fiber optic network connectivity, over a fully redundant and diverse DWDM-based fiber backbone. This<br />
service is designed for wholesale and corporate customers with huge bandwidth requirements, missioncritical<br />
applications and rapidly growing needs, and who demand uninterrupted access for their business<br />
operations. This service offering ranges from high speed leased lines to Ethernet services and even Escon or<br />
fibre channel connections for disaster-recovery service connectivity. Today, these services are heavily used<br />
by service providers, call centers and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) companies as well as banking and<br />
manufacturing institutions.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>QUEST offers our customers with superior dial-up services such as:<br />
• Dedicated Dial-up (DDU) – This service enables multiple users to connect to the internet using only<br />
one phone line, as well as maintain a static IP address for better accessibility.<br />
• E-Business in a box – This provides start up companies with a complete set of solutions to establish<br />
and maintain web presence for their businesses.<br />
• Wholesale and Corporate Remote Access Servers (RAS) – This provides companies the ability to<br />
give its mobile/remote workers, as well as customers, access to the Local Area Network (LAN) and<br />
Internet through a private and secure dial-up access without investing in and maintaining costly<br />
network infrastructure.<br />
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS<br />
Our Company acknowledges the importance of our shareholders and is dedicated to optimize profitability<br />
and efficiently manage our use of capital resources with a view to increasing shareholder value.<br />
We constantly review and monitor our activities and key performance indicators to measure our success in<br />
implementing our operating and <strong>financial</strong> strategies, plans and programs. Some of our key performance<br />
indicators are set out below. Except for Net Income, these key performance indicators are not measurements<br />
in accordance with Philippine GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any<br />
other measure of performance which are in accordance with Philippine GAAP.<br />
GROSS AVERAGE REVENUE PER UNIT (GROSS ARPU)<br />
Gross ARPU measures the average monthly gross revenue generated for each subscriber. This is computed<br />
by dividing recurring gross service revenues for a business segment for the period by the average number of<br />
the segment’s subscribers and then dividing the quotient by the number of months in the period.<br />
NET AVERAGE REVENUE PER UNIT (NET ARPU)<br />
Net ARPU measures the average monthly net revenue generated for each subscriber. This is computed by<br />
dividing recurring net service revenues of the segment for the period (net of discounts and interconnection<br />
charges to external carriers) and content provider revenue share by the average number of the segment’s<br />
subscribers and then dividing the quotient by the number of months in the period.<br />
SUBSCRIBER ACQUISITION COST (SAC)<br />
SAC is computed by totaling marketing costs (including commissions and handset/SIM subsidies 1 ) for the<br />
segment for the period divided by the gross incremental subscribers.<br />
AVERAGE MONTHLY CHURN<br />
The average monthly churn rate is computed by dividing total disconnections (net of reconnections) for the<br />
segment by the average number of the segment’s subscribers, and then divided by the number of months in<br />
the period. This is a measure of the average number of customers who leave/switch/change to another type<br />
of service or to another service provider and is usually stated as a percentage.<br />
EBITDA<br />
EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is calculated as net service<br />
revenues less subsidy 1 , operating expenses and other income and expenses 2 . This measure is used because it<br />
provides useful <strong>information</strong> regarding a company’s ability to generate cash flows, incur and service debt,<br />
finance capex and working capital changes. As the Company’s method of calculating EBITDA may differ<br />
from other companies, it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.<br />
1<br />
Subsidy is the difference between non-service revenues and cost of sales.<br />
2<br />
Operating expenses and other income and expenses do not include any property and equipment-related gains and losses<br />
and financing costs.<br />
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EBITDA MARGIN<br />
EBITDA margin is calculated as EBITDA divided by total net service revenues. Total net service revenues<br />
is equal to total net operating revenues less non-service revenues. This is useful in measuring the extent to<br />
which subsidies, operating expenses (excluding property and equipment-related gains and losses and<br />
financing costs) and other income and expenses, use up revenue.<br />
EBIT<br />
EBIT is defined as earnings before interest, property and equipment-related gains and losses and income<br />
taxes. This measure is calculated by deducting depreciation and amortization from EBITDA. <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
method of calculating EBIT may differ from other companies, hence, may not be comparable to similar<br />
measures presented by other companies.<br />
NET INCOME<br />
As presented in the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements for the full years ended 31 December 2006 and 2005,<br />
net income provides an indication of how well our Company performed after all costs of the business have<br />
been factored in.<br />
For more details about the Company’s performance, see “Financial and Operational Results” section below.<br />
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FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS<br />
GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS<br />
For the Full Year ended 31 December 2006<br />
• Our Company posted a net income of P11.8 billion for the year, a 14% improvement than the P10.3<br />
billion registered in 2005. This net income improvement was achieved in spite of a 48% year-on-year<br />
increase in provisions for income tax due to a higher corporate tax rate, the expiration of <strong>Globe</strong>’s income<br />
tax holiday last March 2005, and a higher taxable base. The full year consolidated effective tax rate was<br />
33% compared to 27% last year.<br />
The Company’s improved and expanded network coverage, the launch of various innovative, value-based<br />
propositions, and its expansion into the mass markets through the TM brand have all contributed to the<br />
growth of <strong>Globe</strong>’s subscriber base and service revenues. Meanwhile, targeted acquisitions and calibrated<br />
marketing spend and the implementation of various cost-reduction initiatives translated to lower<br />
operating expenses, higher margins, and record profitability levels.<br />
• Consolidated EBITDA and EBIT for the year registered double-digit growth of 11% and 13% year-onyear,<br />
closing at P37.2 billion and P20.1 billion, respectively. EBITDA margins stood at 65% of service<br />
revenues, up from 61% for the same period in 2005, while EBIT margins were at 35%, up from 32% last<br />
year.<br />
• Consolidated service revenues grew by 4% year-on-year, mainly driven by the year-on-year<br />
improvements in both the wireless voice and data segments. Meanwhile, wireline service revenues<br />
continued to be impacted by the stronger peso, decreasing by 1%. Total cumulative wireless subscribers<br />
stood at 15.7 million, a 26% year-on-year growth due to healthier net additions across all brands.<br />
Targeted subscriber acquisition efforts, competitive service offers, calibrated marketing spend, and<br />
effective retention promotions have all contributed to the strong gross additions and managed churn<br />
levels.<br />
• Total capital expenditures for the year amounted to P14.83 billion, at par with last year’s P14.76 billion<br />
as <strong>Globe</strong>’s 2G wireless network expansion program tapers off with geographic coverage of 94% and a<br />
population reach of 98% by year end. <strong>Globe</strong> is currently carrying out its 3G network roll out as <strong>part</strong> of<br />
its commitment to innovation and to enhance our subscribers’ experience with the service. Total cell<br />
sites reached 5,884 at the end of December 2006, a 14% increase from 5,159 established last year.<br />
• The Company closed the year with free cash flow of P20.75 billion, up from last year’s P19.5 billion.<br />
• In its February 5, 2007 meeting, the Board of Directors declared the first semi-annual dividend for 2007<br />
of P33 per common share or a 10% increase over the previous semi-annual rate of P30.<br />
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GROUP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS<br />
The following table details the consolidated results of operations for the <strong>Globe</strong> Group for the third and fourth<br />
quarters of 2006 and for the full years ended 31 December 2006 and 2005.<br />
Results of Operations (in millions of pesos)<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Profit & Loss Data<br />
Net Operating Revenues ………………………… 15,230 14,735 3% 59,949 58,748 2%<br />
Service Revenues …………………………………… 14,517 14,070 3% 57,034 54,897 4%<br />
Non-Service Revenues 1 ………………………………. 713 665 7% 2,915 3,851 -24%<br />
Costs and Expenses ……………………………… 6,202 5,487 13% 22,729 25,314 -10%<br />
Cost of Sales…………………………………… 1,144 1,157 -1% 4,619 6,025 -23%<br />
Operating Expenses …………………………… 5,058 4,330 17% 18,110 19,289 -6%<br />
EBITDA …………………………………………… 9,028 9,248 -2% 37,220 33,434 11%<br />
EBITDA Margin………………………………….. 62% 66% 65% 61%<br />
Depreciation and Amortization……………….. 5,043 4,094 23% 17,138 15,734 9%<br />
EBIT ………………………………………………. 3,985 5,154 -23% 20,082 17,700 13%<br />
Financing………………………………………. (468) 168 -379% (3,272) (3,141) 4%<br />
Interest Income………………………………… 161 119 35% 715 520 38%<br />
Others - net……………………………………. 32 (64) -150% (66) (897) -93%<br />
Provision for Income Tax………………………..... (1,264) (1,827) -31% (5,704) (3,867) 48%<br />
Net Income After Tax (NIAT)…………………… 2,446 3,550 -31% 11,755 10,315 14%<br />
NIAT before Forex/MTM gain (loss)……………. 2,036 2,653 -23% 10,833 8,715 24%<br />
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1 Non-service revenues are reported net of discounts on phonekits and SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) packs. The cost related to the sale of<br />
handsets and SIM packs are shown under cost of sales. The difference between non-service revenues and cost of sales is referred to as subsidy.<br />
GROUP OPERATING REVENUES<br />
For the full year 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s total net operating revenues grew by 2% to P59,949 million from last<br />
year’s P58,748 million.<br />
Operating Revenues By Segments (in millions of pesos)<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
(%)<br />
Wireless 13,629 13,172 3% 53,561 52,229 3%<br />
Service Revenues………………………………………. 12,934 12,510 3% 50,672 48,481 5%<br />
Non-Service Revenues………………………………… 695 662 5% 2,889 3,748 -23%<br />
Wireline 1,601 1,563 2% 6,388 6,519 -2%<br />
Service Revenues………………………………………. 1,583 1,560 1% 6,362 6,416 -1%<br />
Non-Service Revenues………………………………… 18 3 500% 26 103 -75%<br />
Total Net Operating Revenues…………………………. 15,230 14,735 3% 59,949 58,748 2%<br />
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Consolidated net service revenues grew by 4% to reach P57,034 million at year end compared to P54,897<br />
million in 2005. This growth is in spite of revenue losses resulting from the effects of Typhoons Milenyo,<br />
Reming and Seniang and the earthquake in Taiwan on 26 December that damaged international submarine<br />
cables linking the Philippines to the rest of the world.<br />
Consolidated non-service revenues dropped by 24% to P2,915 million for the year from last year’s P3,851<br />
million. This is mainly due to lower handset, SIM pack and SIM card sales related to subscriber acquisitions<br />
following the Company’s overall thrust towards more cost-effective acquisition and loyalty programs.<br />
WIRELESS BUSINESS<br />
<strong>Globe</strong><br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Wireless Revenues (in millions of pesos)<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
Service<br />
(%)<br />
(%)<br />
Voice 1 ….……………………………………………… 6,900 7,179 -4% 28,982 28,111 3%<br />
Data 2 ..………………………………………………… 6,034 5,331 13% 21,690 20,370 6%<br />
Wireless Net Service Revenues…………………..……...<br />
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1<br />
Wireless voice net service revenues include the following:<br />
a) Monthly service fees on postpaid plans;<br />
12,934 12,510 3% 50,672 48,481 5%<br />
b) Charges for intra-network and outbound calls in excess of the consumable minutes for various <strong>Globe</strong> Postpaid plans, including currency<br />
exchange rate adjustments, or CERA net of loyalty discounts credited to subscriber billings;<br />
c) Airtime fees from prepaid reload denominations (for <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid and TM) for intra network and outbound calls recognized upon the earlier<br />
of actual usage of the airtime value or expiration of the unused value of the prepaid reload denomination which occurs between 1 and 60 days<br />
after activation depending on the prepaid value reloaded by the subscriber net of (i) bonus credits* and ii) prepaid reload discounts; and<br />
revenues generated from inbound international and national long distance calls and international roaming calls;<br />
Revenues from (b) to (c) are net of any interconnection or settlement payouts to international and local carriers and content providers.<br />
2 Wireless data net service revenues consist of revenues from value-added services such as inbound and outbound SMS and MMS, content<br />
downloading, subscription fees on prepaid services and infotext net of any interconnection or settlement payouts to international and local carriers<br />
and content providers.<br />
Overall, the wireless business recorded a 3% year-on-year operating revenue growth, with P53,561 million in<br />
net operating revenues for the full year ended December 2006 from last year’s P52,229 million. This<br />
increase was mainly driven by a 5% improvement in total wireless service revenues from P48,481 million to<br />
P50,672 million, accounting for 89% of consolidated net service revenues for the year.<br />
In the fourth quarter of 2006, additional prompt payment discounts (PPDs) of P266 million were booked<br />
resulting mainly from the change in timing of the booking of such discounts. PPDs are discounts given to<br />
international operators in relation to revenues derived from inbound IDD calls. Prior to the fourth quarter,<br />
PPDs were booked upon availment. However, starting with the fourth quarter, discounts are booked based on<br />
historical patterns of availment. Excluding these charges, wireless service revenues would have grown a<br />
higher 5.5% quarter-on-quarter.<br />
For 2006, wireless voice revenues contributed 57% to total wireless service revenues. Wireless voice<br />
segment grew by 3% year-on-year to P28,982 million on the back of higher usage of local and international<br />
voice services.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> continued to offer various voice services designed to promote acquisition, stimulate usage, and<br />
encourage loyalty among new and existing subscribers. For heavy voice users within our network, we<br />
extended our various promotions offered under our banner campaign, “<strong>Globe</strong> Super Sulit Offers”. These<br />
promotions include the P10 for a 3-minute call and our unrivaled per-second charging offer of 10 centavos<br />
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per second local call rate for <strong>Globe</strong> to <strong>Globe</strong> and TM to TM calls. For IDD voice users, we likewise<br />
continued our Super Sulit Tipid IDD rates of P7.50 per minute for IDD calls to our Bridge Mobile Alliance<br />
<strong>part</strong>ners such as Taiwan Mobile, HK CSL, Singtel and Maxis Malaysia, as well as for off-peak calls to the<br />
US and Canada. We also continued our discounted call rate of $0.30/minute to Japan. Our breakthrough offer<br />
of per-second charging has also been extended to IDD calls under the <strong>Globe</strong> Tipid IDD kada-Segundo promo.<br />
Starting from the fourth quarter to date, <strong>Globe</strong> introduced US$0.20 per minute calls to Saudi Arabia, Oman<br />
and Qatar and P24-for-3 minute calls to the United States and Canada available any time of the day. <strong>Globe</strong><br />
also expanded its wide-ranging IDD promotions to include SMS by offering P5.00 international SMS rates to<br />
Saudi Arabia (promotion expired 9 December 2006) while continuing with its <strong>Globe</strong>-Singtel Kababayan Text<br />
Promo rate of P1.00 for an international SMS to a SingTel mobile subscriber.<br />
Wireless data revenues accounted for the remaining 43% of total wireless service revenues. Wireless data<br />
continued to register positive growth, increasing 6% year-on-year to close the year at P21,690 million. The<br />
main revenue drivers have been the higher subscriptions acquired from our unlimited SMS offers coupled<br />
with the higher usage of value-added services from an expanded prepaid subscriber base.<br />
To further expand our wireless data business, <strong>Globe</strong> continued to offer value promotions to different<br />
customer segments including <strong>Globe</strong>’s UNLIMITXT, TM Todo Text and TM-TM discounted SMS campaigns.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>’s UNLIMITXT, a permanent offering to our postpaid and prepaid subscribers, provides heavy SMS<br />
users the option to send unlimited intra-network text messages. The UNLIMITXT service requires a<br />
registration fee that ranges from: P15 for 1 day, P25 for 2 days and P50 for 5 days. <strong>Globe</strong> also offered an<br />
inter-network SMS offer under the P0.75 Sulit Text to all networks promotion that ran from 9 August until 7<br />
October 2006. Accelerated take-up in UNLIMITXT registrations early in the fourth quarter prompted <strong>Globe</strong><br />
to introduce the UNLIMITXTPLUS promo that offered unlimited intra-network text messaging plus a P0.75<br />
inter-network text messaging rate for only P20 for 1 day and P40 for 2 days. The promotion ran from 12<br />
November 2006 to 11 December 2006.<br />
During the fourth quarter, TM also launched two new variations of its Todo Text campaigns: Daytime<br />
Unlimited Texting and the Todo Tipid Text to all networks.The Daytime Unlimited Texting allows subscribers<br />
to send unlimited intra-network SMS from 8 AM to 4:59 PM for just P10 per day. On the other hand, the<br />
Todo Tipid Text to all networks provides TM subscribers with unlimited intra-network text messaging and<br />
inter-network text messaging at P0.75 per SMS for only P20 for 1 day and P40 for 2 days. TM’s new Todo<br />
Text variants are still available to TM subscribers. On 1 February 2007, the UNLIMITXT service was<br />
relaunched as <strong>Globe</strong>’s Unlimited Text service and comes in four variants to accommodate different texting<br />
needs of the market.<br />
On the VAS or Value Added Services front, <strong>Globe</strong> introduced GLOBE IMEVRYWHR, an instant messaging<br />
innovation. This instant messaging service offers unlimited chatting, voice messaging and unlimited photo<br />
sending at promotional rates of only P20 for 1 day, P120 for 7 days and P500 for 30 days. To add to its<br />
versatility, this service is also fully-integrated with other <strong>Globe</strong> VAS services such as the GCash, Share-A-<br />
Load and AskG. GLOBE IMEVRYWHR was launched last 6 December and is available to all <strong>Globe</strong> postpaid<br />
and prepaid subscribers.<br />
For further details on products and services introduced beginning the fourth quarter of 2006, refer to Wireless<br />
Promotions section on page 18.<br />
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The wireless business results were further driven by the following key drivers set out in the table below:<br />
Key Drivers<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
<strong>Globe</strong><br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Cumulative Subscribers (or SIMs*) – Net 15,659,742 14,467,985 8% 15,659,742 12,403,575 26%<br />
Postpaid . ………………………………… 643,901 636,381 1% 643,901 594,142 8%<br />
Prepaid .…………………………………… 15,015,841 13,831,604 9% 15,015,841 11,809,433 27%<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid ……………… 10,118,897 9,572,651 6% 10,118,897 8,699,687 16%<br />
TM ………………………………………… 4,896,944 4,258,953 15% 4,896,944 3,109,746 57%<br />
Average Revenue Per Subscriber (ARPU)<br />
Gross ARPU<br />
Postpaid . ……………………………………… 2,276 2,238 2% 2,290 2,246 2%<br />
Prepaid 1<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid ……………… 362 364 -1% 372 378 -2%<br />
TM …………………………………………… 229 225 2% 246 333 -26%<br />
Net ARPU<br />
Postpaid . …………………………………… 1,686 1,649 2% 1,673 1,635 2%<br />
Prepaid<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid ……………. 251 259 -3% 262 268 -2%<br />
TM ………………………………………… 168 169 -1% 181 214 -15%<br />
Subscriber Acquisition Cost (SAC)<br />
Postpaid . …………………………………… 5,208 6,788 -23% 6,787 7,026 -3%<br />
Prepaid<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid ……………. 91 63 44% 83 248 -67%<br />
TM ………………………………………… 102 103 -1% 91 90 1%<br />
Average Monthly Churn Rate (%)<br />
Postpaid . ………………………………… 2.74% 1.75% 1.83% 3.10%<br />
Prepaid<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid ……………. 4.51% 4.55% 4.73% 7.77%<br />
TM ……………………………………….... 6.58% 7.07% 5.94% 9.45%<br />
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*The word “subscriber” may be used interchangeably with the term “SIM.”<br />
1 Revenue from a prepaid subscriber is realized upon actual usage of the airtime value (pre-loaded airtime value of SIM cards and subsequent top-ups)<br />
for voice, SMS, MMS, content downloading, infotext services and prepaid unlimitext subscriptions net of free SMS allocation, bonus credits (included<br />
airtime on SIM cards provided under <strong>Globe</strong>’s SIM swap program which was concluded last May 2005) or the expiration of the unused value,<br />
whichever comes earlier. Proceeds from the sale of prepaid cards, airtime value through electronic load services such as ATM and airtime value<br />
through over-the-air (OTA) reloading are treated as deferred or unearned revenues are shown under the liabilities section of the balance sheet since the<br />
service has not yet been rendered, reduced by actual amount of usage for the period.<br />
Our subscriber base continued on an upward trajectory posting a significant year-on-year growth of 26%,<br />
ending the year with 15.7 million subscribers. Total gross subscriber additions for the year amounted to 11.6<br />
million which is at par with 2005 level. However, gross subscriber additions in 2005 still included<br />
acquisitions of prepaid subscribers from the SIM swap program which created a number of non-revenue<br />
generating subscribers that were subsequently churned out after their second expiry.<br />
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With improved churn rates across all brands, <strong>Globe</strong>’s net additions for the full year reached 3.3 million, a<br />
reversal from the net reduction of 110 thousand in 2005.<br />
The succeeding sections cover the key segments and brands of the wireless business – <strong>Globe</strong> Postpaid, <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Prepaid and TM.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Postpaid<br />
For the full year of 2006, our postpaid segment comprised approximately 4% of our total subscriber base.<br />
Our cumulative postpaid subscribers grew by 1% from the previous quarter and 8% from last year to reach<br />
643,901 at the end of 2006. Total postpaid gross additions registered 185,801 for the year while net additions<br />
reached 49,759 as a result of lower churn at 1.83%, which is significantly below last year’s churn rate of<br />
3.10%. The improvements in churn during the year can be attributed to continuing subscriber loyalty<br />
programs and innovations introduced. Additionally, these are fortified with various tariff offers that are<br />
available across both postpaid and prepaid brands.<br />
The postpaid segment posted a gross ARPU of P2,290 during 2006, a 2% improvement from last year’s<br />
average of P2,246 due to higher intra-network voice traffic. On the other hand, net ARPU increased by 2% to<br />
P1,673 from P1,635 in 2005, driven mainly by IDD voice and supported by higher contributions from VAS<br />
services.<br />
SAC decreased by 3% year-on-year due mainly to lower handset subsidies. However, on a quarter-on-quarter<br />
basis, the 23% decrease is attributable to lower-value handset releases to new postpaid subscribers. Handset<br />
subsidies accounted for about 97% of total acquisition costs for the year compared to 86% in 2005.<br />
Prepaid<br />
For the year, our prepaid segment, composed of our <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid and TM brands, made up 96% of our total<br />
subscriber base.<br />
Overall, our consolidated prepaid subscribers significantly increased by 27% from 11.8 million in 2005 to<br />
around 15 million at year end. Total prepaid gross additions of 11.4 million in 2006 were at par with 2005<br />
levels despite SIM swap acquisitions which continued until the program’s termination in May 2005. With<br />
lower year-on-year churn levels across both prepaid brands, consolidated prepaid net additions improved to<br />
3.2 million in 2006 compared to 74 thousand net reductions in 2005.<br />
A prepaid subscriber was recognized upon the activation and use of a new SIM card. The subscriber was<br />
provided with 60 days (first expiry) to utilize the preloaded airtime value (except for SIM-swappers who<br />
were required to reload credits within only 30 days from the first expiry). If the subscriber did not reload<br />
prepaid credits within the first expiry period, the subscriber retained the use of the wireless number, but was<br />
only entitled to receive incoming voice calls and text messages for another 120 days (second expiry).<br />
However, if the subscriber did not reload prepaid credits within the second expiry period, the account would<br />
be permanently disconnected and considered <strong>part</strong> of churn. The first expiry periods of reloads vary depending<br />
on the denominations, ranging from 1 day for P10 to 60 days for P300 to P500 reloads. The second expiry is<br />
120 days from the date of the first expiry. The first expiry is reset based on the longest expiry period among<br />
current and previous reloads. Under this policy, subscribers are included in the subscriber count until<br />
churned. SIM-swappers are counted as subscribers after their first reload. However, from the second half of<br />
2004 until the end of the SIM-swap program in May 2005, <strong>Globe</strong> revised its subscriber count policy to reflect<br />
a subscriber’s intent to use the service by monitoring its reload history. Hence, based on the revised policy,<br />
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<strong>Globe</strong> culled out the non-revenue generating subscribers related to its SIM-swap program following end of<br />
the program.<br />
The succeeding sections discuss <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid and TM in more detail.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid registered strong growth rates this year, posting a 16% year-on-year and 6% quarter-onquarter<br />
growth in its SIM base to close the year with 10.1 million subscribers. Gross additions were 8%<br />
lower year-on-year at 6.8 million compared to 7.3 million in 2005 owing to the inflated acquisitions during<br />
the SIM-swap period the prior year. However, the significant improvement in its churn rate from 7.77%<br />
down to 4.73% has led to healthy net additions of 1.4 million compared to the 1.5 million net reductions the<br />
previous year. Competitive and unique value offers and effective retention and loyalty programs are the<br />
drivers behind the brand’s strong performance this year.<br />
Gross ARPU for <strong>Globe</strong> Prepaid decreased by 2% while net ARPU remained flat compared to last year. This<br />
is attributed to the lower regular billable SMS due to a shift to the unlimited SMS offer, offset by higher<br />
UNLIMITXT SMS registrations, improved voice usage of IDD services and local calls attributable to<br />
discounted and per-second IDD tariff offers and per-second local intra-network calls.<br />
SAC dropped by 67% year-on-year from P248 to P83 in 2006 due to targeted acquisitions and more focused<br />
spending on marketing costs and subsidies. Subsidies comprised 58% of total SAC, advertising and<br />
promotions contributed 38%, while commissions made up the balance of 4%. For 2005, SAC composition<br />
was 40% subsidies while 60% went to advertising and promotions and commissions.<br />
TM<br />
TM had another banner year in 2006. Following its relaunch in January 2005, the brand continues to expand<br />
its reach and establish its presence in the market with its strong value propositions evident in all of its service<br />
offerings. As a result, TM closed the year with 4.9 million cumulative subscribers, a remarkable 57% yearon-year<br />
and 15% quarter-on-quarter growth in its subscriber base. It currently accounts for 33% of total<br />
prepaid subscribers.<br />
The significant improvement in its subscriber base is attributable to strong gross additions and effective<br />
management of its churn rate. The brand posted 4.6 million in gross additions compared to last year’s 4.1<br />
million. Through steady introductions of compelling value promotions customized to its target market’s<br />
needs, TM successfully acquired new subscribers and drove down its churn rate. From a high of 12.70%<br />
recorded for full year 2004 and 9.45% for 2005, TM’s churn rate stood at a stronger 5.94% for full year 2006.<br />
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, TM’s churn has also decreased to 6.58% compared to the 7.07% level in third<br />
quarter in 2006. If we exclude terminations due to ISR (International Simple Resale) activities which are<br />
illegal in the Philippines, the average monthly churn rate for TM for the year would be only at 5.15%.<br />
The Company continues to put processes in place to enable the early detection of illegal ISR usage and the<br />
immediate disconnections of SIMs used for this purpose. (See related discussion in ILD section)<br />
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With strong gross additions and healthier churn rate, TM’s net additions for the year stood at 1.8 million, up<br />
27% from last year’s 1.4 million.<br />
TM’s net ARPU for the year declined by 15% from P214 in 2005 to P181. The decrease in ARPU was<br />
brought about by a combination of lower tariffs and increased subscriber levels despite higher volumes<br />
brought about by its Power-Piso promotions.<br />
SAC showed a slight increase of 1% from P90 to P91 for the year, 15% of which was composed of subsidies,<br />
83% from advertising and promotions with commissions making up the balance of 2% for 2006.<br />
Wireless Promotions<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> introduced the following products and services to its subscribers since the start of the fourth quarter of<br />
2006:<br />
• On 10 November 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> offered its P5.00 per international SMS to Saudi Arabia. This<br />
promotion was offered to all <strong>Globe</strong> postpaid, prepaid and TM subscribers with no registration fees or<br />
dialing procedures required. This promotion ended last 9 December 2006.<br />
• On 12 November 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> launched its GLOBE UNLIMITXTPLUS promo that offered unlimited<br />
intra-network SMS and discounted inter-network SMS rate of P0.75 for P20 for 1 day and P40 for 2<br />
days. This promo ended on 11 December 2006.<br />
• On 3 December 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> prepaid launched its Kabalikat Christmas program which covered all<br />
the touch points of the OFWs and their families during the Christmas season: 1) OFW Family days in<br />
16 provinces nationwide - where <strong>Globe</strong>, in <strong>part</strong>nership with OWWA and POEA, held Christmas<br />
celebrations for returning OFWs and their families; 2) Duty Free Christmas Rush promo provided<br />
balikbayans a chance to win various prizes when they purchase <strong>Globe</strong> products at Duty Free shops;<br />
3.) NAIA Presidential and Celebrity Salubong (organized together with OWWA) - returning OFWs<br />
were welcomed by the President of the Republic and selected <strong>Globe</strong>-hired celebrities last Dec. 21-<br />
Dec.30.<br />
• On 6 December 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> introduced its GLOBE IMEVRYWHR instant messaging service that<br />
offers unlimited chatting, voice messaging and unlimited photo sending for only P20 for 1 day, P120<br />
for 7 days and P500 for 30 days. This service is available to all <strong>Globe</strong> postpaid and prepaid<br />
subscribers and includes the following service features – integrated registration with My<strong>Globe</strong>,<br />
preference list and address book, My<strong>Globe</strong> instant messaging service, text messaging, prepaid<br />
balance inquiry and integrated functions with VAS services such as GCash, Share-A-Load and AskG.<br />
• On 1 January 2007, <strong>Globe</strong> launched a new US$0.20 per minute call rate to Saudi Arabia, Oman and<br />
Qatar. This service was made available to all <strong>Globe</strong> postpaid, prepaid and TM subscribers.<br />
Subscribers just need to dial 12-800 and the complete destination number details to avail of the<br />
service. This promotion ended on 31 January 2007.<br />
• On 15 January 2007, <strong>Globe</strong> introduced its P24-for-3 minute calls to the United States and Canada.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> postpaid, prepaid and TM subscribers just need to dial 12-803 and the complete destination<br />
number details to avail of the service.<br />
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GCash<br />
• On 1 February 2007, <strong>Globe</strong> launched the following unlimited texting services customized to fit<br />
different needs and lifestyles of its subscribers:<br />
a. UNLITXT or regular ALL DAY unlimited texting;<br />
b. UNLITXTD or DAYSHIFT unlimited texting (8 AM to 4:59 PM)<br />
c. UNLITXTN or NIGHTSHIFT unlimited texting (10 PM to 7:59 AM)<br />
d. TXTPLUS for unlimited intra-network texting plus an inter-network texting rate of P0.75 per<br />
text<br />
UNLITXT is available in P20, P40 and P80 denominations for 1, 2 and 4 days, respectively, of<br />
unlimited texting. UNLITXTD comes in P15 and P30 variations for 1 and 2 days, respectively of<br />
unlimited texting while UNLITXTN is offered in P10 and P20 denominations for 1 and 2 days,<br />
respectively. TXTPLUS now comes in P25 and P50 variants for 1 and 2 days of unlimited<br />
texting plus a text rate of P0.75 to other networks. Starting 1 February 2007, these unlimited<br />
texting services will be available to <strong>Globe</strong> prepaid subscribers while <strong>Globe</strong> postpaid subscribers<br />
will initially be offered the UNLITXT service.<br />
GCash continues to establish its presence in the mobile commerce industry. Now on its second year,<br />
GCash’s initial thrust towards money-transfers, purchase of goods and services from retail outlets, and<br />
sending and receiving domestic and international remittances has spurred alliances in the field of mobile<br />
commerce. Today, GCash allows <strong>Globe</strong> and TM subscribers to pay or transact for the following using their<br />
mobile phone:<br />
• utility bills<br />
• interest and amortization of loans<br />
• insurance premiums<br />
• donations to various institutions and organizations<br />
• sales commissions<br />
• school tuition fees<br />
• micro tax payments (for annual business registration)<br />
• electronic loads and pins<br />
• online purchases<br />
• train tickets using the G-PASS chip<br />
In addition to the above transactions, GCash is also used as a wholesale payment facility. As of 31<br />
December 2006, GCash handled an average monthly value transaction size of around P5.67 billion. Net<br />
registered GCash user base as of end of December 2006 totaled 500,813.<br />
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WIRELINE BUSINESS<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> and Innove have adopted a customer-centric market approach to allow for the development of<br />
products based on specific consumer or business requirements and to better serve the varied needs of its<br />
customers. Dedicated business units have been created and organized within the Company to focus on the<br />
wireless and wireline needs of specific market segments and customers – be they residential subscribers,<br />
wholesalers and other large corporate clients, or smaller scale industries. The Enterprise Business Group<br />
(EBG) is one such business unit, created in response to our corporate clients’ preferences for integrated<br />
mobile and wireline communications solutions. Complete with its own dedicated technical and customer<br />
relationship teams, the EBG consists of <strong>Globe</strong>Solutions, which is the corporate wireless business group of<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>, and <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST, the corporate wireline group of Innove.<br />
Wireline Revenues (in millions of pesos)<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
Innove<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the Full Year Ended<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Service<br />
Voice 1 ….……………………………………………… 1,082 1,059 2% 4,312 4,396 -2%<br />
Data 2 ..………………………………………………… 501 501 - 2,050 2,020 1%<br />
Wireline Net Service Revenues…………………..……... 1,583 1,560 1% 6,362 6,416 -1%<br />
_______________________________________<br />
1 Wireline voice net service revenues consist of the following:<br />
a) Monthly service fees including CERA;<br />
b) Revenues from local, international and national long distance calls made by postpaid, prepaid wireline subscribers and payphone customers,<br />
net of (i) prepaid and payphone call card discounts (ii) bonus credits and (iii) loyalty discounts credited to subscriber billings;<br />
c) Revenues from inbound local, international and national long distance calls from other carriers terminating on our network; and<br />
d) Installation charges and other one-time fees associated with the establishment of the service.<br />
Revenues from (b) and (c) are net of any interconnection or settlement payments to domestic and international carriers.<br />
2 Wireline data net service revenues consist of revenues from:<br />
a) Monthly service fees from International and domestic leased lines;<br />
b) Monthly service fees on Corporate Internet services and charges in excess of free allocation;<br />
c) One-time connection charges associated with the establishment of service.<br />
d) Other wholesale transport services and<br />
e) Revenues from value-added services.<br />
Revenues from (b) are net of any interconnection or settlement payments to other carriers.<br />
Overall, the wireline business recorded a decline of 2% from last year, reporting P6,362 million in net service<br />
revenues for the full year ended December 2006. Lower wireline revenues resulted mainly from the<br />
appreciation of the peso which impacted the business’ US$-linked revenues, as well as the effects of the 26<br />
December earthquake in Taiwan. In 2006, wireline foreign-currency linked revenues comprised 60% of its<br />
net revenues.<br />
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Wireline Voice<br />
Key Drivers<br />
Innove<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Cumulative Voice Subscribers -<br />
Net (End of period)……………....................... 383,876 373,106 3% 383,876 362,143 6%<br />
Average Revenue Per Subscriber (ARPU)<br />
Gross ARPU……………………………….. 1,086 1,103 -2% 1,110 1,233 -10%<br />
Net ARPU…………………………………. 957 971 -1% 978 1,088 -10%<br />
Average Monthly Churn Rate ..…………….. 1.4% 2.2% 1.9% 1.7%<br />
Broadband Subscribers-Net (End of period)…<br />
51,426 43,651 18% 51,426 22,479 129%<br />
As of 31 December 2006, Innove increased its total wireline voice subscribers by 6% to 383,876 from<br />
362,143 in 2005. This subscriber base is comprised of 63% postpaid and 37% prepaid, with the business to<br />
residential mix ratio of 22:78 and 23:77 for the years 2006 and 2005, respectively.<br />
Our broadband business continues to show robust growth, registering a year-on-year increase in subscribers<br />
of 129%, bringing our cumulative base to 51,426 by the end of 2006. This growth is attributable to the<br />
increasing affordability of our consumer broadband offerings which are now bundled with free landline<br />
service with waived monthly fees in selected franchise areas. Innove also introduced a speed upgrade for its<br />
broadband consumers, increasing speeds from 384 kbps to 512 kbps, at no extra charge to customers.<br />
While cumulative subscribers grew, churn rates for the year increased year-on-year from 1.7% to 1.9% owing<br />
to the higher disconnections experienced in the postpaid service resulting from company-initiated clean up of<br />
delinquent accounts.<br />
As of year end, our wireline voice service revenues slightly dropped by 2% from last year’s P4,396 million to<br />
P4,312 million this year. Gross and net ARPUs have been affected by lower voice maintenance revenues and<br />
the drop in collection rates. In addition, decreased IDD revenues owing to the stronger peso have further<br />
contributed to the decrease in total voice service revenues. (See related discussion in the Foreign Exchange<br />
and Interest Rate Exposure section)<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 21
Wireline Data<br />
Service Revenues (in millions of pesos)<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
Innove<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Wireline Data<br />
International …..………………………………… 139 138 1% 604 679 -11%<br />
Domestic …… …………………………………. 213 211 1% 834 797 5%<br />
Others 1 ………………………………………… 149 152 -2% 612 544 13%<br />
Total Wireline Data Service Revenues………………….. 501 501 - 2,050 2,020 1%<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
1 Includes revenues from value-added services and corporate internet services.<br />
On the wireline data front, wireline data business registered service revenues of P2 billion, broadly in line<br />
with the previous year. Despite the higher circuit base, total revenues were flat largely due to the appreciation<br />
of the peso.<br />
To further promote our products and services, we have introduced a stream of service innovations and<br />
customized solutions for our SME and corporate markets. Our <strong>Globe</strong>Quest Store Express is customized for<br />
the retail industry, allowing for a timely and reliable exchange of sales and inventory <strong>information</strong> between<br />
headquarters and its branches, and the hosting of other voice, video and POS applications. For our large<br />
enterprise clients, we also continue to offer various innovative solutions to address their evolving needs, thus<br />
the enhancement of the <strong>Globe</strong>QUEST network to ICON (IP-Converged Optical Network), which is the first<br />
IP core network in the country that incorporates MPLS and IP as its core technologies, allowing traffic<br />
prioritization for IP traffic. It is a fully-meshed network that allows for cost-effective inter-working of various<br />
access technologies, whether frame relay, Ethernet, DSL or other wireless protocols.<br />
Wireline Promotions<br />
Innove introduced the following products and services to its subscribers during the fourth quarter of 2006:<br />
• <strong>Globe</strong>lines launched its “<strong>Globe</strong>lines Broadband” (GBB) residential promotions that included the<br />
following packages:<br />
a. Waived 12 months of <strong>Globe</strong>lines’ voice Monthly Service Fees (MSF) for selected GBB<br />
packages; This promotion started on 1 October 2006 and lasted for one month.<br />
b. Two months of waived voice MSF for subscribers who upgrade to the <strong>Globe</strong>lines Postpaid<br />
Plus service<br />
c. assorted promotional items for certain GBB packages;<br />
The promotions discussed in items (b) and (c) above started on the 15 th and 27th of November,<br />
respectively. Both promotions ended last 31 January 2007.<br />
• On 27 November 2006 <strong>Globe</strong>lines offered its “Switch to <strong>Globe</strong> Broadband until December 31 and<br />
get 2 months free” promotion. The promotion ended on 31 January 2007.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 22
OTHER GLOBE GROUP REVENUES<br />
International Long Distance (ILD) Services<br />
ILD Revenues and Minutes<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Total ILD Revenues (in millions of pesos) ……………… 3,013 3,561 -15% 13,967 13,526 3%<br />
Total ILD Revenues as a percentage of net service revenues 21% 25% 24% 25%<br />
Total ILD Minutes (in million minutes) 1 ……………… 533 479 11% 1,948 1,469 33%<br />
Inbound……………………………………………… 463 415 12% 1,689 1,251 35%<br />
Outbound.…………………………………………… 70 64 9% 259 218 19%<br />
ILD Inbound / Outbound Ratio (x) …………………. 6.61 6.48 6.52 5.74<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
1 ILD minutes originating from and terminating to <strong>Globe</strong> and Innove networks.<br />
On a consolidated basis, ILD revenues from the Wireless and Wireline services increased by 3% to P=13,967<br />
million during the year compared to P=13,526 million for the same period in 2005. We continue to see positive<br />
results from the successful launches of various IDD tariff promotions starting the second half of 2005. This<br />
has resulted in higher inbound and outbound ILD minutes and increased revenue for our wireless business.<br />
Both <strong>Globe</strong> and Innove offer ILD services which cover international calls between the Philippines and over<br />
200 countries. This service generates revenues from both inbound and outbound international call traffic with<br />
pricing based on agreed international termination rates for inbound traffic revenues and NTC-approved ILD<br />
rates for outbound traffic revenues.<br />
As <strong>part</strong> of our commitment to serve our overseas Filipino communities better and to address the needs of<br />
specific segments such as the heavy IDD users among our wireless postpaid subscribers, <strong>Globe</strong> has launched<br />
various IDD promos since the second half of 2005. Following its IDD CelebRATE! series of offerings in<br />
2005, <strong>Globe</strong> re-launched various promos in 2006 under the umbrella <strong>Globe</strong> Super Sulit Offers. We continue<br />
to provide a discounted IDD rate of P7.50 per minute, or equivalent to that of a local rate, for calls to<br />
selected countries such as US and Canada (off-peak hours only), and other Bridge Mobile Alliance <strong>part</strong>ners<br />
such as Taiwan Mobile, HK CSL, Singtel, and Maxis Malaysia. <strong>Globe</strong> also introduced very competitive IDD<br />
rates of US$0.20 and US$0.30 per minute to countries with large OFW groups such as Japan and Saudi<br />
Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, respectively.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>’s per second charging remains a unique offering to this date. We continue to offer the IDD rate of<br />
US$.003 per second to selected countries such as US, Canada, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore,<br />
Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, United Kingdom, Kuwait and Equatorial Guinea, as well as the<br />
per-second rate of US$.0067 for other countries.<br />
Through our alliance with the Bridge Mobile <strong>part</strong>ners, <strong>Globe</strong> was also able to launch co-branded SIMs with<br />
Singtel, Hong Kong CSL, and Taiwan Mobile to provide our OFWs the opportunity to take advantage of<br />
discounted call and SMS rates when calling their family in the Philippines.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 23
On the wireline front, <strong>Globe</strong>lines launched and continued to offer its Lowest IDD rates promotion where its<br />
<strong>Globe</strong>lines subscribers, <strong>Globe</strong>1 card users and <strong>Globe</strong>lines Broadband subscribers are charged a reduced rate<br />
of US$0.20 per minute for IDD calls to selected countries. <strong>Globe</strong>1 card users could also make IDD calls for<br />
P2.50 per minute and P4.50 per minute to selected destinations from <strong>Globe</strong>lines postpaid and prepaid lines<br />
including payphones nationwide.<br />
To ensure that the Company fully benefits from the increased ILD volume, we continue to actively monitor<br />
International Simple Resale (ISR) operations passing through our networks. An ISR operation, a bypass and<br />
block service considered illegal in the Philippines, is a method of terminating inbound international calls<br />
without passing through the International Gateway Facility (IGF). If ISR operations are unchecked, <strong>Globe</strong><br />
will not be able to realize the full inbound international revenue and instead earn only normal domestic<br />
termination charges for local or NDD calls or access charges from other carriers, which are lower than<br />
international termination rates.<br />
To reduce ISR activities, <strong>Globe</strong> initiated increased detection and blocking procedures including closer<br />
coordination of detected ISR lines with other industry players. The Company also implemented arrangements<br />
with international carriers to reduce arbitrage opportunities for ISR operators. The Company further tightened<br />
its fraud and risk evaluation process for corporate and individual accounts and is implementing legal,<br />
commercial and technical solutions to the ISR concern, such as the immediate termination of SIMs detected<br />
as being used for ISR operations and the suspension of AutoLoad Max retailers identified as having<br />
significant loading transactions to ISR SIMs. The Company also regularly coordinates with the NTC and<br />
other government agencies in addressing this concern. Because of these ongoing efforts, ISR losses have<br />
significantly decreased compared to last year.<br />
Interconnection<br />
Domestically, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group pays interconnection charges to other carriers for calls originating from its<br />
network terminating to other carriers’ networks, and hauling charges for calls that pass through <strong>Globe</strong>’s<br />
network terminating in another network.<br />
Internationally, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group also incurs payouts for outbound international calls. These charges are<br />
based on a negotiated price per minute.<br />
The interconnection expenses paid as a percentage of gross service revenues for the year registered at 15%<br />
from 19% for the same period in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group also collects termination fees from local and foreign carriers whose calls terminate in<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s network. Domestic calls terminating to wireless networks are charged a termination rate of<br />
P4.00 per minute while calls terminating to wireline voice networks are charged a termination rate of P3.00<br />
per minute.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 24
GROUP OPERATING EXPENSES<br />
For the full year of 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s total subsidy, operating expenses and depreciation and<br />
amortization expenses decreased by 1% to P=36,952 million from P=37,197 million for the same period in<br />
2005.<br />
Costs and Expenses (in millions of pesos)<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Cost of sales……………………………………………….. 1,144 1,157 -1% 4,619 6,025 -23%<br />
Less: Non-service revenues………………………………… 713 665 7% 2,915 3,851 -24%<br />
Subsidy 431 492 -12% 1,704 2,174 -22%<br />
Selling, Advertising and Promotions…………………. 1,156 783 48% 3,525 4,697 -25%<br />
Staff Costs …………………………………………… 986 897 10% 3,564 3,519 1%<br />
Utilities, Supplies & Other Administrative Expenses… 611 511 20% 2,121 1,982 7%<br />
Rent…………………………………………………… 518 510 2% 2,081 1,840 13%<br />
Repairs and Maintenance……………………………… 471 558 -16% 2,122 1,877 13%<br />
Provisions …………………………………………… 21 173 -88% 446 683 -35%<br />
Services and Others……………………………………<br />
Insurance and security……………………………. 373 298 25% 1,441 1,478 -3%<br />
Professional and Other contracted services……….. 562 341 65% 1,394 1,495 -7%<br />
Taxes and Licenses……………………………….. 231 72 221% 756 832 -9%<br />
Others…………………………………………….. 129 187 -31% 660 886 -26%<br />
Operating Expenses………………………………………. 5,058 4,330 17% 18,110 19,289 -6%<br />
Depreciation and Amortization ……………….………… 5,043 4,094 23% 17,138 15,734 9%<br />
Total………………………………………………………. 10,532 8,916 18% 36,952 37,197 -1%<br />
Subsidy<br />
Total subsidies dropped by 22% to P1,704 million from P2,174 million last year due to lower issuance of<br />
handset and phonekits to newly-acquired subscribers. This is in line with the Company’s overall thrust to<br />
calibrate subsidy and marketing spending by shifting to more cost-effective, customized and segmented<br />
subscriber acquisition and retention programs.<br />
Selling, Advertising and Promotions<br />
Through our targeted acquisition and retention campaigns, the Company was able to drive down its<br />
marketing expenses by P1.2 billion or 25% compared to last year’s spending. However, higher spending on<br />
loyalty programs and corporate events during the holiday season increased total marketing expenses quarteron-quarter<br />
by 48%. As a percentage of total service revenues, total marketing expenses and subsidy declined<br />
year-on-year from 13% in 2005 to 9% by the end of 2006.<br />
Staff Costs<br />
Staff costs accounted for 20% of total operating expenses. The slight increase of 1% year-on-year was due to<br />
additional personnel hired during the year as total headcount increased by 3.6% to 5,161 from 4,984 in 2005.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 25
Utilities, Supplies and Other Administrative Expenses<br />
Utilities, Supplies and Other Administrative expenses accounted for 12% of total operating expenses and<br />
registered a 7% year-on-year increase to P2,121 million from last year’s P1,982 million mainly due to higher<br />
power and utilities charges to support <strong>Globe</strong>’s expanded 2G network facilities, as well as the ongoing 3G<br />
network build out this year. Power and utilities accounts for 71% of total utilities, supplies and other<br />
administrative expenses.<br />
Rent Expenses<br />
Rent expenses accounted for 11% of total operating expenses and increased by 13% year-on-year to P2,081<br />
million from last year’s P1,840 million due to increased rentals for cell sites, leases on interconnection<br />
facilities and warehouses in support of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s expanded network facilities and logistical support<br />
requirements.<br />
Repairs and Maintenance Expenses<br />
Repairs and Maintenance expenses likewise increased by 13% year-on-year and accounted for 12% of total<br />
operating expenses for the year. The increase is mainly due to additional technical support and maintenance<br />
costs of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s expanded network facilities and <strong>information</strong> systems infrastructure. This year’s<br />
expenses also included costs relating to the restoration work resulting from Typhoon Milenyo and the 26<br />
December Taiwan earthquake.<br />
Provisions<br />
The provisions account includes provisions related to trade, non-trade and traffic receivables and inventory.<br />
Total provisions decreased by 35% to P446 million due to improvements in asset quality in terms of<br />
recoverability of subscriber and traffic receivables and inventory balances.<br />
Provisions for subscriber receivables decreased by 30% to P395 million compared to P563 million in 2005<br />
due to improved credit quality and recovery from delinquent subscriber accounts. Provisions for traffic<br />
receivables likewise decreased by 18% to P44 million from lower provisions related to certain carrier<br />
accounts.<br />
Provisions for inventory losses also posted a net reversal of P61 million, decreasing by 177% from last year’s<br />
net provision of P80 million. The net reversal was a result of recent reassessments of recoverable values for<br />
stock inventory levels.<br />
Services and Others<br />
Services and Others accounted for 23% of total operating expenses and decreased by 9% to P4,251 million<br />
compared to P4,691 million for the same period in 2005. This was mainly attributable to various costeffective<br />
initiatives which resulted in reduced spending on professional, contracted services and other<br />
miscellaneous expenses. Insurance and security services likewise declined by 3% year-on-year despite an<br />
expanded network facilities and cell site base. Professional and other contracted services, including<br />
janitorial, clerical, courier and delivery expenses, were 7% lower at P1,394 million during the year due to<br />
less professional and legal consultations and engagements entered into this year compared to 2005. Quarteron-quarter,<br />
taxes and licenses increased by 221% due to reversals in accruals made during the prior period<br />
while professional and other contracted services grew by 65% due to higher consultancy fees for the period.<br />
However, on a year-on-year basis, taxes and licenses and professional and other contracted services were 9%<br />
and 7% lower respectively.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 26
Depreciation and Amortization<br />
Depreciation and amortization increased by 9% to P=17,138 million for the year compared to P=15,734 million<br />
in 2005. This increase reflected the additional depreciation charges related to various telecommunications<br />
equipment placed in service during the period. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over<br />
the estimated useful life (EUL) of the assets, where the weighted EUL of all depreciable assets is 8.6 years.<br />
In the fourth quarter of 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognized additional depreciation on telecommunications<br />
equipment amounting to P790 million due to shortened remaining useful lives of certain assets resulting from<br />
continuing upgrades made to the network, as well as changes in estimated remaining useful lives of certain<br />
components of network assets as a result of the application of a more comprehensive approach to component<br />
accounting. Out of this P790 million increase, P377 million are charges pertaining to the first three quarters<br />
of the year. These changes have been accounted for as change in accounting estimates.<br />
Other Income Statement Items<br />
Other income statement items include financing costs – net interest income and others – net as shown below:<br />
Q4<br />
2006<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the Quarter Ended For the full year ended<br />
Q3<br />
2006<br />
QoQ<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY<br />
Change<br />
(%)<br />
Financing Costs – net<br />
Interest Expense………………………………………… (992) (1,025) -3% (4,214) (4,658) -10%<br />
Gain (Loss) on derivative instruments – net…………… 133 58 129% (338) (104) 225%<br />
Swap costs and other financing costs…………………… (87) (124) -30% (426) (682) -38%<br />
Foreign Exchange (loss)gain – net……………………… 478 1,259 -62% 1,706 2,303 -26%<br />
(468) 168 -379% (3,272) (3,141) 4%<br />
Interest Income …………………………………………… 161 119 35% 715 520 38%<br />
Property and Equipment related charges - net ……………. 32 (64) -150% (66) (897) -93%<br />
Total Other Income (Expenses)………………………… (275) 223 -223% (2,623) (3,518) -25%<br />
For 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group registered a P=131 million or 4% year-on-year increase in financing costs due<br />
mainly to lower foreign exchange gains recognized during the period. The Philippine peso continued to<br />
appreciate against the US$, ending the year at P=49.045 at the end of December 2006. The peso appreciated by<br />
8% from last year’s level of P53.062. In 2005, the currency rose by 6% from P56.341 to P53.062. The<br />
Company registered a P=1,706 million foreign exchange gain for the year, compared to last year’s P=2,303<br />
million. (See related discussion on derivative instruments and swap costs in the Foreign Exchange and<br />
Interest Rate Exposure section)<br />
Interest expense was at P4,214 million in 2006, a decrease of 10% or P444 million from P4,658 million in<br />
2005 due to repayment of loans to foreign and local banks during the year, coupled with decrease in peso<br />
interest rates. Swap costs incurred to manage <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s interest rate and foreign exchange risk<br />
exposures in loans registered a drop of 38% or P256 million. The lower costs incurred is due to a reduction<br />
in the amount of outstanding swaps. On the other hand, interest income increased by 38% from P520 million<br />
in 2005 to P715 million in 2006 due to higher levels of short-term placements.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group also recognized impairment provisions on telecommunications assets amounting to P89<br />
million for the year compared to the P926 million net provisions in 2005.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 27
The consolidated provision for current and deferred income tax for the <strong>Globe</strong> Group increased by 48% or<br />
P1,857 million to P5,704 million for the year from P3,867 million in 2005, as a result of the expiry of the<br />
income tax holiday incentive of <strong>Globe</strong> on 31 March 2005, higher taxable income base due to improved<br />
earnings, and the increase in corporate income tax rates by 3% to 35% starting November 2005 as mandated<br />
by Republic Act 9337. Consolidated effective income tax rate was at 33% for the year compared to 27% for<br />
the same period in 2005.<br />
As a result of the above, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s consolidated net income increased by 14% year-on-year to<br />
P=11,755 million for the full year ended December 2006 from P=10,315 million for the same period in 2005.<br />
Excluding foreign exchange and mark-to-market gains and losses, core earnings would have been P=10,833<br />
million, a 24% improvement from last year’s P=8,715 million.<br />
Accordingly, consolidated basic earnings per common share were P88.56 and P76.74 and consolidated<br />
diluted earnings per common share were P88.32 and P76.60 for the year 2006 and 2005, respectively.<br />
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES<br />
As of and for the full year ended<br />
31 Dec<br />
2006<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
31 Dec<br />
2005<br />
YoY change<br />
(%)<br />
Balance Sheet Data (in millions of pesos)<br />
Total Assets ……………………………………………………………… 124,580 125,102 -<br />
Total Debt ………………………………………………………………. 39,207 49,693 -21%<br />
Total Stockholders’ Equity ……………………………………………… 56,948 51,619 10%<br />
Financial Ratios (x)<br />
Total Debt to EBITDA ………………………………………………….. 1.05 1.49<br />
Debt Service Coverage……………………………………………………. 2.99 1.85<br />
Interest Cover (Gross) …………………………………………………… 8.74 7.01<br />
Debt to Equity (Gross) ………………………………………………….. 0.69 0.96<br />
Debt to Equity (Net) 1 ……………………………………………………. 0.43 0.73<br />
Total Debt to Total Capitalization (Book) ………………………………. 0.41 0.49<br />
Total Debt to Total Capitalization (Market) ...…………………………… 0.19 0.34<br />
1 Net debt is calculated by subtracting cash, cash equivalents and short term investments from total debt.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s consolidated assets as of 31 December 2006 amounted to P=124,580 million compared to<br />
P=125,102 million for the same period in 2005.<br />
Consolidated cash, cash equivalents and short term investments (including investments in assets available for<br />
sale and held to maturity) was at P=14,812 million at the end of the year, 22% higher than the P12,165 million<br />
registered in 2005. Gross debt to equity ratio as of 31 December 2006 was 0.69:1 on a consolidated basis and<br />
remains well within the 2:1 debt to equity limit dictated by certain debt covenants. Net debt to equity ratio<br />
was at 0.43:1 as of 31 December 2006.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 28
The <strong>financial</strong> tests under <strong>Globe</strong>’s loan agreements include compliance with the following ratios:<br />
• Total debt to equity not exceeding 2:1;<br />
• Total debt to EBITDA not exceeding 3:1;<br />
• Debt service coverage 1 exceeding 1.3 times;<br />
• Secured debt ratio 2 not exceeding 0.2 times.<br />
1 Debt service coverage ratio is defined as the ratio of EBITDA to required debt service, where debt service includes subordinated debt but excludes<br />
shareholder loans. <strong>Globe</strong> has obtained the consent of its creditors to exclude the early prepayment of its Senior Notes due 2012 from the computation<br />
of the debt service coverage ratio.<br />
2 Secured debt ratio is defined as the ratio of the total amount for the period of all present consolidated obligations for payment, whether actual or<br />
contingent which are secured by Permitted Security Interest as defined in the loan agreement to the total amount of consolidated debt.<br />
Consolidated Net Cash Flows<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the full year ended (in millions of pesos)<br />
31 Dec 31 Dec YoY change<br />
2006 2005<br />
(%)<br />
Net Cash from Operating Activities ……………………………………. 32,565 28,952 12%<br />
Consolidated net cash flow from operations amounted to P=32,565 million for the full year ended 31<br />
December 2006, a 12% increase from P=28,952 million from last year.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
For the full year ended (in millions of pesos)<br />
31 Dec 31 Dec YoY change<br />
2006 2005<br />
(%)<br />
Capital Expenditures (Cash) …………………………………………………. 12,586 15,922 -21%<br />
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities related to Acquisition of PPE ……………. 2,246 (1,164) 293%<br />
Total Capital Expenditures 1 ………………………………………………. 14,832 14,758 -<br />
Total Capital Expenditures / Service Revenues (%)……………………… 26% 27%<br />
1 Consolidated capital expenditures include property and equipment and intangibles, acquired as of report date regardless of whether payment has<br />
been made or not, but excludes capitalized borrowing costs during the period.<br />
Consolidated net cash used in investing activities amounted to P=18,908 million for the year, a 19% increase<br />
from the P=15,943 million in 2005. Consolidated capital expenditures, of P=14,832 million remained at par with<br />
previous year’s level. For 2007, <strong>Globe</strong> is allocating approximately US$350 million for capital expenditures to<br />
deepen coverage for its 2G wireless network, accelerate broadband network roll-out, and upgrade necessary<br />
facilities for 3G. The 2007 capital expenditure program will be funded through internally-generated cash and<br />
debt financing.<br />
Consolidated net cash used in financing activities for the year amounted to P=17,062 million, a 9% increase<br />
compared to P=15,680 million in 2005. Consolidated total debt as of year end amounted to P=39,207 million, a<br />
21% decrease from the P=49,693 million from last year. Loan repayments of <strong>Globe</strong> for 2006 amounted to<br />
P=10,429 million compared to the P=12,527 million paid for in 2005.<br />
As of 31 December 2006, gross debt dropped to P=39,207 million, 62% of which are denominated in US$. Of<br />
the 62%, 33% has been swapped to pesos. As a result, the amount of US$ debt swapped into pesos and pesodenominated<br />
debt accounts for approximately 59% of consolidated loans as of 31 December 2006.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 29
Below is the schedule of debt maturities for <strong>Globe</strong> for the years stated below based on total outstanding debt<br />
as of 31 December 2006:<br />
Year Due Principal<br />
(US$ millions)<br />
2007 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 133<br />
2008………………………………………………………………………………………………. 100<br />
2009………………………………………………………………………………………………. 153<br />
2010 through 2012 ………………………………………………………………………………. 414<br />
Total 800<br />
Last 12 January 2007, the Company has announced that it is considering redeeming its US$300 million<br />
9.75% Senior Notes due 2012 in April 2007 after receiving Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approval.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> has the option to call the Senior Notes on or after April 15, 2007 at 104.875% of the principal. <strong>Globe</strong><br />
will issue a formal call to the trustee after securing refinancing. Redemption will bring on a largely non-cash<br />
impact of approximately P1.17 billion to the company’s 2007 profit & loss statement, primarily from the<br />
reversal of mark-to-market values. Estimated after-tax interest expense savings of P2.3 billion is expected to<br />
be realized over the remaining life of the bond.<br />
Stockholders’ equity was P56,948 million as of 31 December 2006 resulting in a 10% increase from the<br />
P51,619 million from last year.<br />
Treasury Shares<br />
On February 1, 2005, the BOD approved an offer to purchase one share for every fifteen shares of the<br />
outstanding common stock of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom from all stockholders of record as of February 10, 2005<br />
at P950.00 per share. The approval allowed <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom to purchase up to 9,326,924 shares<br />
representing 6.67% of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s outstanding common shares. Each shareholder is entitled to<br />
tender a proportionate number of shares at the 1:15 ratio for purchase by <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom upon and<br />
subject to the terms and conditions of the tender offer. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also filed with the SEC the<br />
tender offer report with a copy of the letter to the shareholders, the terms and conditions of the tender<br />
offer and the tender form. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom commenced the tender offer on February 3, 2005 and<br />
ended on March 3, 2005.<br />
On March 15, 2005, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom acquired 8,064,094 shares at a total cost of P7,675.66 million,<br />
including incidental costs.<br />
On April 4, 2005, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s stockholders approved the cancellation of the 20.06 million<br />
treasury shares consisting of the 12.00 million shares acquired from Deutsche Telekom (DT) in 2003<br />
and the 8.06 million shares acquired during the share buyback, and the amendments of the articles of<br />
incorporation of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom to reduce accordingly the authorized capital stock of the corporation<br />
from 11,250.00 million to 10,246.72 million. On April 29, 2005, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom applied for the<br />
retirement and cancellation of the existing treasury shares with the SEC, which the latter approved on<br />
October 28, 2005. Accordingly, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has cancelled the existing treasury shares at cost.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 30
As of 31 December 2006, <strong>Globe</strong>’s capital stock consists of:<br />
(Please refer to page 34 for the shareholder structure)<br />
Preferred Shares<br />
Preferred stock Series “A” at a par value of P5 per share of which 158 million shares are outstanding<br />
out of a total authorized of 250 million shares.<br />
Preferred stock “Series A” has the following features:<br />
a. Convertible to one common share after 10 years from issue date at a price which shall not be less<br />
than the prevailing market price of the common stock less the par value of the preferred shares;<br />
b. Cumulative and non-<strong>part</strong>icipating;<br />
c. Floating rate dividend (set at MART 1 plus 2% average for a 12-month period);<br />
d. Issued at par;<br />
e. Voting rights;<br />
f. <strong>Globe</strong> has the right to redeem the preferred shares at par plus accrued dividends at any time after<br />
5 years from date of issuance in 2001; and<br />
g. Preferences as to dividend in the event of liquidation.<br />
On December 11, 2006, the BOD approved the declaration of cash dividends to preferred<br />
shareholders “Series A” as of record date December 31, 2006 amounting to P64.67 million.<br />
Common Shares<br />
Common shares at par value of P50 per share of which 132 million are issued and outstanding out of<br />
a total authorized of 180 million shares.<br />
Cash Dividends<br />
On 7 February 2006, the BOD approved the declaration of first semi-annual cash dividends in 2006<br />
of P20 per share to common stockholders of record as of 21 February 2006 and paid last 15 March<br />
2006.<br />
On 31 July 2006, the BOD approved an amendment of its dividend policy and increased its payout<br />
from 50% to 75% of prior year’s net income. The approved dividends were paid on 12 September<br />
2006 to all stockholders of record on 17 August 2006.<br />
On 5 February 2007, the BOD declared the first semi-annual cash dividend in 2007 of P33 per<br />
common share with a record date of 19 February 2007 and payment date of 15 March 2007. This is<br />
consistent with our cash dividend policy of distributing 75% of prior year’s net income and<br />
represents an increase of 11% over the previous semi-annual rate of P30.<br />
On 24 March 2006, the Company offered additional stock options to key executives, directors and<br />
senior management personnel. It required the grantees to pay a nonrefundable option purchase price<br />
of P1,000.00. The additional stock options provide for an exercise price of P854.75, which is the<br />
average quoted market price of the last 20 trading days preceding 24 March 2006. Fifty percent of the<br />
options become exercisable from 24 March 2008 to 23 March 2016, while the remaining fifty percent<br />
become exercisable from 24 March 2009 to 23 March 2016. In order to avail of the privilege, the<br />
grantees must remain with <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom or its related <strong>part</strong>ies from grant date up to the beginning of<br />
the exercise period of the corresponding shares. As of December 31, 2006, outstanding stock options<br />
granted to key executives, directors, and senior management personnel totaled to 235,800.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 31
Consolidated Return on Average Equity (ROE) for the full year ended 31 December 2006 increased to 22%<br />
from 19% for the same period last year.<br />
FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE<br />
The Philippine Peso stood at P=49.045 as of 31 December 2006, an 8% appreciation versus P=53.062 at the end<br />
of 2005.<br />
The foreign exchange differentials arising from revaluation of foreign currency-denominated accounts are<br />
charged against/credited to current operations. <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s net foreign exchange gains credited to current<br />
operations amounted to a P1,706 million gain and a P2,303 million gain, in 2006 and 2005, respectively.<br />
To mitigate foreign exchange risk, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group enters into short-term foreign currency forwards and<br />
long-term foreign currency swap contracts. Short-term forward contracts are used to manage our foreign<br />
exchange exposure related to foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities. For certain long<br />
term foreign currency denominated loans, we enter into long term foreign currency and interest rate swap<br />
contracts to manage our foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.<br />
As of 31 December 2006, our Company had US$130 million in outstanding foreign currency swap<br />
agreements and US$74 million in short-term forward contracts, some of which have option features. We also<br />
had sold covered currency options with total notional amount of US$3 million maturing in March 2007.<br />
Interest rate swaps are used to manage our interest rate risk in a cost-efficient manner. As of 31 December<br />
2006, our Company had US$24 million in notional amount of US$ swaps under which it effectively swapped<br />
some of its floating US$ denominated loans into fixed rate, with semi-annual payment intervals up to August<br />
2007. We also have US$5 million in notional amount of US$ swaps under which the Company effectively<br />
swapped the 9.75% fixed coupon of its 2012 Senior Notes to a floating rate based on LIBOR, subject to a<br />
cap. The performance of the swap is linked to the 10-year and 30-year US$ Constant Maturity Swap Rates.<br />
Our Company also has a fixed to floating interest rate swap contract with a notional amount of P1 billion, in<br />
which it effectively swapped a fixed rate Philippine peso denominated bond into floating rate with quarterly<br />
payment intervals up to February 2009 and float to fixed interest rate swap contracts with a notional amount<br />
of P1 billion which converts the floating rate back to fixed rate.<br />
The Group also has embedded forwards and options in certain <strong>financial</strong> and non-<strong>financial</strong> contracts with total<br />
notional amount of US$6 million. In addition, <strong>Globe</strong>’s 2012 Senior Notes also have an embedded call option<br />
which has a notional amount of US$294 million that give us the right to prepay the Notes at a certain call<br />
price per year.<br />
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments represent the net mark-to-market (MTM) gains (losses) on derivative<br />
instruments. Beginning 2005, MTM values have to be booked as required by PAS 39. The MTM value of<br />
outstanding derivatives of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group as of 31 December 2006 amounted to P541 million. Of this<br />
amount, P1,425 million represents the MTM value of the embedded call option on <strong>Globe</strong>'s Senior Notes due<br />
2012. The MTM value of the embedded option will be reversed to the P&L through the life of the Notes, or<br />
upon exercise of the call. The remaining P885 million in MTM loss represents the MTM value of other<br />
embedded derivatives as well as foreign exchange and interest rate hedges. Losses on derivative instruments<br />
arising from changes in MTM reflected in the consolidated income statements for the year ended 31<br />
December 2006 amounted to P338 million. (See related discussion under Results of Operations)<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 32
Consolidated foreign currency-linked revenues were 29% and 27% of total net revenues for the periods ended<br />
31 December 2006 and 2005, respectively. Wireless foreign-currency linked revenues were 25% of net<br />
revenues for the full year ended 31 December 2006 and 22% for the same period in 2005. Wireline foreigncurrency<br />
linked revenues were 60% of net revenues for the full years ended 31 December 2006 and 2005.<br />
Foreign currency linked revenues include those that are: (1) billed in foreign currency and settled in foreign<br />
currency, or (2) billed in Pesos at rates linked to a foreign currency tariff and settled in Pesos, or (3) wireline<br />
monthly service fees and the corresponding application of the Currency Exchange Rate Adjustment or CERA<br />
mechanism, under which our Group has the ability to pass the effects of local currency depreciation to its<br />
subscribers. These revenues serve as a natural hedge to our foreign exchange exposure. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
also incurred foreign-currency linked expenses which registered 12% and 15% (as a percentage of total<br />
operating expenses) for the years 2006 and 2005, respectively.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 33
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> is an intervenor in and Innove is a <strong>part</strong>y to Civil Case No. Q-00-42221 entitled "Isla Communications<br />
Co., Inc. et. al., versus National Telecommunications Commission (‘NTC’) et al.," before the Regional Trial<br />
Court (‘RTC’) of Quezon City by virtue of which <strong>Globe</strong> and Innove, together with other cellular operators,<br />
sought and obtained a preliminary injunction against the implementation of NTC Memorandum Circular<br />
(‘MC’) No. 13-6-2000 from the RTC of Quezon City. NTC MC 13-6-2000 prescribed new billing<br />
requirements for cellular service providers. The NTC appealed the issuance of the injunction to the Court of<br />
Appeals. On 25 October 2001, we received a copy of the decision of the Court of Appeals ordering the<br />
dismissal of the case before the RTC for lack of jurisdiction, but without prejudice to the wireless companies’<br />
seeking relief before the NTC, which the Court of Appeals claims had jurisdiction over the matter. On 22<br />
February 2002, we filed a Petition for Review with the Supreme Court (‘SC’) to annul and reverse the<br />
decision of the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court (‘SC’), on 2 December 2003, overturned the CA’s<br />
earlier dismissal of the petitions filed by SMART and <strong>Globe</strong>. In its 13-page decision, the SC said that the<br />
Quezon City trial court could hear and decide the case, contrary to NTC’s argument. The SC has also since<br />
denied the NTC’s motion for reconsideration. We are still awaiting resumption of the proceedings before the<br />
R TC of Quezon City.<br />
On May 22, 2006, Innove received a copy of the Complaint of Subic Telecom Company (“Subictel”), Inc., a<br />
subsidiary of PLDT, seeking an injunction to stop the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and Innove from<br />
taking any actions to implement the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity granted by SBMA to<br />
Innove. Subictel claimed that the grant of a CPCN allowing Innove to offer certain telecommunications<br />
services within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone would violate the Joint Venture Agreement (“JVA”) between<br />
PLDT and SBMA. Innove has since filed its Opposition to the Prayer for Injunction with Motion to Dismiss,<br />
citing that SBMA is not entitled to an injunction on the basis of the grounds it has cited in the complaint, that<br />
an injunction in this case would be contrary to public policy, and that the complaint is forum-shopping since<br />
Subictel had already previously objected to the grant of the CPCN in the proceedings before the regulatory<br />
body. SBMA also filed its Opposition pointing out, among others, that Subictel is not a proper <strong>part</strong>y in this<br />
case since Subictel is not a <strong>part</strong>y to the JVA. The court granted Innove’s Motion to Dismiss and Subictel has<br />
filed a Motion for Reconsideration. The Motion for Reconsideration was subsequently denied and Subictel<br />
has appealed to the Court of Appeals. The appeal is pending.<br />
On July 4, 2006, Smart Communications, Inc. (“Smart”) filed a letter-complaint with the National<br />
Telecommunications Commission (“NTC”) against the 500 free text promotion offered by Innove on its<br />
Speak and Surf product. The promotion allows Speak and Surf subscribers to send 500 free text messages to<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> and Touch Mobile subscribers. Smart complained that this promotion was predatory and<br />
discriminatory. On July 17 the NTC issued a Show-Cause order requiring <strong>Globe</strong> to explain its position on<br />
this matter. On July 25, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> filed its answer. In its answer, <strong>Globe</strong> explained that Innove actually pays<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> the regular termination rate of P0.35 per text message, and that the cost of the “free” texts are<br />
sufficiently covered by the monthly service charge of P995 paid by Speak n’ Surf subscribers. In this light,<br />
the offer is neither discriminatory nor predatory. In its answer, <strong>Globe</strong> also extended an invitation to Smart<br />
and other networks to join the promotional offer. The company is currently awaiting the disposition of the<br />
NTC on this matter.<br />
On 8 January 2007, <strong>Globe</strong> signed an Underwriting Agreement with Standard Chartered Bank for a P5 billion<br />
corporate note issue.<br />
On January 12, 2007, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s application to<br />
redeem the 2012 Senior Notes in 2007. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom plans to issue a formal call to the trustee after<br />
refinancing has been secured.<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 34
MAJOR STOCKHOLDERS<br />
The following are the major stockholders of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom as of 31 December 2006:<br />
Stockholders Common Shares<br />
% of Common<br />
Shares Preferred Shares<br />
% of Preferred<br />
Shares Total % of Total<br />
Ayala Corporation 45,327,713 34% - 45,327,713 16%<br />
Singapore Telecom 58,833,614 45% - 58,833,614 20%<br />
Asiacom - - 158,515,021 100% 158,515,021 55%<br />
Public 27,918,458 21% - 27,918,458 9%<br />
Total 132,079,785 100% 158,515,021 100% 290,594,806 100%<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
As of 31 December 2006, the members of the Board of Directors of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group are as follows:<br />
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II Chairman<br />
Delfin L. Lazaro Co-Vice Chairman<br />
Lim Chuan Poh Co-Vice Chairman<br />
Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. Director<br />
Romeo L. Bernardo Director<br />
Fernando Zobel de Ayala Director<br />
Dr. Roberto F. de Ocampo Director<br />
Koh Kah Sek Director<br />
Xavier P. Loinaz Director<br />
Guillermo D. Luchangco* Director<br />
Jesus P. Tambunting* Director<br />
* Independent Directors<br />
Key Officers - <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Name Position<br />
Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer<br />
Ferdinand M. de la Cruz Head – Consumer Business Group<br />
Rebecca V. Eclipse Head – Office of Strategy Management<br />
Rodell A. Garcia Chief Information Officer<br />
Delfin C. Gonzalez, Jr. Chief Financial Officer<br />
Susan Rivera-Manalo Head – Human Resources<br />
Rodolfo A. Salalima Head - Corporate Affairs and Regulatory Matters<br />
Renato O. Marzan Corporate Secretary<br />
Consultants<br />
Name Position<br />
Andrew Buay Chief Operating Adviser<br />
Robert L. Wiggins Chief Technical Adviser<br />
Key Officer - Innove<br />
Name Position<br />
Gil B. Genio Chief Executive Officer<br />
SEC Form 17Q - 4Q 2006 35
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
Consolidated Financial Statements<br />
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS<br />
Notes 2006<br />
December 31<br />
2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
ASSETS<br />
Current Assets<br />
Cash and cash equivalents 27, 29 P=7,505,715 P=10,910,961 P=13,581,842<br />
Short-term investments 27 6,155,349 – 720,831<br />
Available-for-sale investments 27 293,614 1,220,318 –<br />
Held-to-maturity investments 27 857,563 33,441 –<br />
Receivables - net 4, 27 5,527,905 6,764,130 5,457,913<br />
Inventories and supplies 5 993,495 1,372,459 1,136,885<br />
Derivative assets 27 1,626,667 1,477,257 –<br />
Prepayments and other current assets 6 1,254,682 1,115,469 1,083,408<br />
Total Current Assets<br />
Noncurrent Assets<br />
24,214,990 22,894,035 21,980,879<br />
Property and equipment - net 7 96,073,413 98,554,670 101,643,592<br />
Investment property - net 8 314,503 259,538 261,516<br />
Intangible assets - net 9 1,129,624 1,100,727 944,265<br />
Investments in an associate and a joint venture 10 37,332 43,263 91,925<br />
Deferred income tax - net 23 801,863 1,163,943 2,413,253<br />
Derivative assets 27 – 71,634 –<br />
Other noncurrent assets 11 2,008,108 1,014,580 2,368,498<br />
Total Noncurrent Assets 100,364,843 102,208,355 107,723,049<br />
P=124,579,833 P=125,102,390 P=129,703,928<br />
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY<br />
Current Liabilities<br />
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 12, 27 P=16,485,265 P=13,972,222 P=13,772,028<br />
Provisions 13 248,310 231,455 282,309<br />
Derivative liabilities 27 558,087 308,688 –<br />
Income taxes payable 23 831,381 291,348 47,655<br />
Unearned revenues 1,270,075 1,301,684 1,732,747<br />
Current portion of:<br />
Long-term debt 14, 27 6,271,601 7,858,150 9,018,650<br />
Other long-term liabilities 15, 27 93,422 269,737 292,589<br />
Total Current Liabilities 25,758,141 24,233,284 25,145,978<br />
Noncurrent Liabilities<br />
Deferred income tax - net 23 5,539,999 4,432,867 3,474,732<br />
Long-term debt - net of current portion 14, 27 32,935,256 41,835,238 43,199,301<br />
Derivative liabilities 27 528,036 423,058 –<br />
Other long-term liabilities - net of current portion 15, 27 2,870,250 2,559,133 3,377,015<br />
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 41,873,541 49,250,296 50,051,048<br />
Total Liabilities 67,631,682 73,483,580 75,197,026<br />
Equity 17<br />
Paid-up capital 33,484,361 33,315,408 39,435,577<br />
Cost of share-based payment 16, 18 340,743 312,644 193,096<br />
Cumulative translation adjustment 27 (193,790) (235,892) –<br />
Retained earnings 23,316,837 18,226,650 23,070,999<br />
Treasury stock - common – – (8,192,770)<br />
Total Equity 56,948,151 51,618,810 54,506,902<br />
P=124,579,833 P=125,102,390 P=129,703,928<br />
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME<br />
Years Ended December 31<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos, Except Per Share Figures)<br />
INCOME<br />
Service revenues 16 P=57,033,619 P=54,896,813 P=52,741,358<br />
Nonservice revenues 2,915,389 3,850,788 2,867,622<br />
Interest income 19 715,337 519,648 454,038<br />
Others - net 16 445,183 577,476 407,290<br />
61,109,528 59,844,725 56,470,308<br />
COSTS AND EXPENSES<br />
General, selling and administrative 20 18,080,931 19,142,262 15,403,963<br />
Depreciation and amortization 7, 8, 9 17,137,553 15,733,959 14,705,825<br />
Cost of sales 4,618,735 6,024,711 6,675,198<br />
Financing costs 21 3,272,362 3,140,593 6,326,879<br />
Impairment losses and others 7, 22 534,948 1,608,856 635,447<br />
Equity in net losses of an associate and a joint venture 10 5,834 13,334 62<br />
43,650,363 45,663,715 43,747,374<br />
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX<br />
17,459,165 14,181,010 12,722,934<br />
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX 23<br />
Current 4,251,899 1,747,249 379,928<br />
Deferred 1,452,593 2,119,253 946,764<br />
5,704,492 3,866,502 1,326,692<br />
NET INCOME<br />
P=11,754,673 P=10,314,508 P=11,396,242<br />
Earnings Per Share 26<br />
Basic P=88.56 P=76.74 P=80.92<br />
Diluted P=88.32 P=76.60 P=80.78<br />
Cash dividends declared per common stock 17 P=50.00 P=40.00 P=36.00<br />
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY<br />
Notes<br />
Capital<br />
Stock<br />
Additional<br />
Paid-in<br />
Capital<br />
Cost of<br />
Share-Based<br />
Payments<br />
Treasury<br />
Stock - Common<br />
Cumulative<br />
Translation<br />
Adjustment<br />
Retained<br />
Earnings Total<br />
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006 (In Thousand Pesos)<br />
At January 1, 2006 P=7,333,741 P=25,981,667 P=312,644 P=– (P=235,892) P=18,226,650 P=51,618,810<br />
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges 27<br />
Transferred to income and expense<br />
– – – – (254,589) – (254,589)<br />
for the year for cash flow hedges<br />
Tax effect of items taken directly to<br />
– – – – 277,736 – 277,736<br />
or transferred from equity<br />
Changes in fair value of available-for-<br />
– – – – 7,716 – 7,716<br />
sale investments<br />
– – – – 11,239 – 11,239<br />
Net income recognized directly in equity – – – – 42,102 – 42,102<br />
Net income for the year – – – – – 11,754,673 11,754,673<br />
Total income for the year – – – – 42,102 11,754,673 11,796,775<br />
Dividends on: 17<br />
Common stocks – – – – – (6,599,817) (6,599,817)<br />
Preferred stocks – – – – – (64,669) (64,669)<br />
Cost of share-based payments<br />
Collection of subscriptions<br />
16, 18 – – 161,628 – – – 161,628<br />
receivable - net of refunds<br />
6,946 – – – – – 6,946<br />
Exercise of stock options 8,967 153,040 (133,529) – – – 28,478<br />
At December 31, 2006 P=7,349,654 P=26,134,707 P=340,743 P=– (193,790) P=23,316,837 P=56,948,151<br />
For the Year Ended December 31, 2005 (In Thousand Pesos)<br />
At December 31, 2004<br />
Cumulative effect of change in accounting<br />
policy for <strong>financial</strong> instruments as of<br />
P=8,323,023 P=31,112,554 P=193,096 (P=8,192,770) P=– P=23,070,999 P=54,506,902<br />
January 1, 2005 – – – – (151,008) 31,290 (119,718)<br />
At January 1, 2005 8,323,023 31,112,554 193,096 (8,192,770) (151,008) 23,102,289 54,387,184<br />
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges<br />
Transferred to income and expense<br />
27 – – – – (429,336) – (429,336)<br />
for the year for cash flow hedges<br />
Tax effect of items taken directly to<br />
– – – – 237,619 – 237,619<br />
or transferred from equity<br />
Changes in fair value of available-for-sale<br />
– – – – 114,167 – 114,167<br />
investments<br />
– – – – (7,334) – (7,334)<br />
Net loss recognized directly in equity – – – – (84,884) – (84,884)<br />
Net income for the year – – – – – 10,314,508 10,314,508<br />
Total income (expense) for the year<br />
Acquisition of treasury stock for the<br />
– – – – (84,884) 10,314,508 10,229,624<br />
year 17 – – – (7,675,658) – – (7,675,658)<br />
Retirement of treasury shares 17 (1,003,283) (5,179,349) – 15,868,428 – (9,685,796) –<br />
Dividends on: 17<br />
Common stock – – – – – (5,436,017) (5,436,017)<br />
Preferred stock – – – – – (68,334) (68,334)<br />
Cost of share-based payments<br />
Collection of subscriptions<br />
16, 18 – – 161,731 – – – 161,731<br />
receivable - net of refunds<br />
10,968 – – – – – 10,968<br />
Exercise of stock options 3,033 48,462 (42,183) – – – 9,312<br />
At December 31, 2005 P=7,333,741 P=25,981,667 P=312,644 P=– (P=235,892) P=18,226,650 P=51,618,810
Notes<br />
Capital<br />
Stock<br />
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Additional<br />
Paid-in<br />
Capital<br />
Cost of<br />
Share-Based<br />
Payments<br />
Treasury<br />
Stock - Common<br />
Cumulative<br />
Translation<br />
Adjustment<br />
Retained<br />
Earnings Total<br />
For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 (In Thousand Pesos)<br />
At January 1, 2004 P=8,307,828 P=31,110,194 P=59,091 (P=8,192,770) P=– P=16,786,424 P=48,070,767<br />
Net income for the year – – – – – 11,396,242 11,396,242<br />
Dividends on: 17<br />
Common stock – – – – – (5,036,539) (5,036,539)<br />
Preferred stock – – – – – (75,128) (75,128)<br />
Cost of share-based payments<br />
Collections of subscriptions<br />
16, 18 – – 134,769 – – – 134,769<br />
receivable - net of refunds<br />
15,195 – – – – – 15,195<br />
Exercise of stock options – 2,360 (764) – – – 1,596<br />
At December 31, 2004 P=8,323,023 P=31,112,554 P=193,096 (P=8,192,770) P=– P=23,070,999 P=54,506,902<br />
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS<br />
Years Ended December 31<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES<br />
Income before income tax P=17,459,165 P=14,181,010 P=12,722,934<br />
Adjustments for:<br />
Depreciation and amortization 7, 8, 9 17,137,553 15,732,204 14,541,584<br />
Interest expense - net of amortization of bond premium 21 4,213,976 4,657,748 4,368,716<br />
Loss on derivative instruments - net 21 324,082 264,435 –<br />
Cost of share-based payment 16, 18 161,628 161,731 134,769<br />
Impairment losses on property and equipment 22 88,673 925,772 11,726<br />
Other probable losses 22 84,833 (12,694) (500,889)<br />
Equity in net losses of an associate and a joint venture 10 5,834 13,334 62<br />
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment (22,597) (28,398) 17,777<br />
Interest income 19 (715,337) (519,648) (454,038)<br />
Amortization of deferred charges and others – 1,755 164,241<br />
Dividend income – (105) (350)<br />
Operating income before working capital changes 38,737,810 35,377,144 31,006,532<br />
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:<br />
Decrease (increase) in:<br />
Receivables 2,165,694 (1,792,779) 6,628,685<br />
Inventories and supplies 378,965 (233,421) (555,305)<br />
Prepayments and other current assets (299,288) (624,734) (24,877)<br />
Increase (decrease) in:<br />
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (342,264) 2,078,805 (4,609,553)<br />
Unearned revenues (31,609) (431,063) (644,159)<br />
Other long-term liabilities (192,634) (25,373) 56,675<br />
Cash generated from operations 40,416,674 34,348,579 31,857,998<br />
Interest paid (4,140,041) (4,646,042) (4,727,341)<br />
Income taxes paid (3,711,866) (750,342) (125,702)<br />
Net cash flows provided by operating activities 32,564,767 28,952,195 27,004,955<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES<br />
Additions to:<br />
Property and equipment 7 (12,265,742) (15,325,931) (19,529,468)<br />
Intangible assets 9 (320,206) (595,621) (620,600)<br />
Capitalized borrowing costs 7 (48,080) (139,663) (211,135)<br />
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 68,520 183,434 27,370<br />
Decrease (increase) in:<br />
Short-term investments (6,155,349) – 1,941,537<br />
Available-for-sale investments 937,942 (512,113) –<br />
Held-to-maturity investments (824,122) (33,441) –<br />
Other noncurrent assets (993,432) (12,524) 173,924<br />
Interest received 692,636 492,828 461,051<br />
Dividends received – 105 350<br />
Net cash flows used in investing activities (18,907,833) (15,942,926) (17,756,971)<br />
(Forward)
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Years Ended December 31<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES<br />
Repayments of borrowings:<br />
Long-term 14 (P=10,429,453) (P=12,505,808) (P=18,814,228)<br />
Short-term – (21,000) (60,000)<br />
Payments of dividends to stockholders: 17<br />
Common (6,599,817) (5,436,017) (5,036,539)<br />
Preferred<br />
Collection of subscription receivable and exercise of<br />
(68,334) (75,128) (67,957)<br />
stock options - net of related expenses<br />
17 35,424 20,280 16,791<br />
Purchase of treasury stock - common 17 – (7,675,658) –<br />
Proceeds from borrowings:<br />
Long-term – 9,992,181 15,194,743<br />
Short-term – 21,000 60,000<br />
Net cash flows used in financing activities (17,062,180) (15,680,150) (8,707,190)<br />
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH<br />
EQUIVALENTS<br />
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING<br />
OF YEAR<br />
(3,405,246) (2,670,881) 540,794<br />
10,910,961 13,581,842 13,041,048<br />
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF<br />
YEAR 27, 29 P=7,505,715 P=10,910,961 P=13,581,842<br />
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />
1. Corporate Information<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom” or the “Parent Company”) is a<br />
stock corporation organized under the laws of the Philippines, and enfranchised under Republic<br />
Act (RA) No. 7229 and its related laws to render any and all types of domestic and international<br />
telecommunications services. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom is one of the leading providers of digital wireless<br />
communications services in the Philippines under the <strong>Globe</strong> brand using a full digital network<br />
based on the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) technology. It also offers domestic<br />
and international long distance communication services or carrier services. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s<br />
principal executive offices are located at 5th Floor, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom Plaza, Pioneer Highlands,<br />
Pioneer corner Madison Streets, Mandaluyong City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom owns 100% of Innove Communications, Inc. (“Innove”). Innove is a stock<br />
corporation organized under the laws of the Philippines and enfranchised under RA No. 7372 and<br />
its related laws to render any and all types of domestic and international telecommunications<br />
services. Innove is one of the providers of digital wireless communication services in the<br />
Philippines. Innove currently offers cellular service under the Touch Mobile (TM) prepaid cellular<br />
brand. The TM brand is supported in the integrated cellular networks of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and<br />
Innove. Innove also offers a broad range of wireline voice communication services, as well as<br />
domestic and international long distance communication services or carrier services. On June 17,<br />
2005, Innove was granted a Provisional Authority (PA) from the National Telecommunications<br />
Commission (NTC) for a nationwide local exchange carrier (LEC) service, allowing Innove to<br />
expand the reach of its network. A motion for a Certificate of Public Convenience Necessity<br />
(CPCN) and/or extension of PA was filed in November 2006. Innove’s principal executive office<br />
is located at 18th Floor, Innove IT Plaza, Samar Loop corner Panay Road, Cebu Business Park,<br />
Cebu City, Philippines.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom owns 100% of G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a corporation formed with the primary<br />
purpose of developing, designing, administering, managing and operating software applications<br />
and systems, including systems designed for the operations of bills, payment and money<br />
remittance, payment and delivery facilities through various telecommunications systems operated<br />
by telecommunications carriers in the Philippines and throughout the world and to supply software<br />
and hardware facilities for such purposes. GXI is registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas<br />
(BSP) as a remittance agent. GXI handles the mobile payment and remittance service using <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Telecom’s network as transport channel under the G-Cash brand. The service, which is integrated<br />
into the cellular services of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove, enables easy and convenient person-toperson<br />
fund transfers via short messaging services (SMS) and allows <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove<br />
subscribers to easily and conveniently put cash into and get cash out of the G-Cash system. GXI<br />
started commercial operations on October 16, 2004. GXI’s principal executive office is located at<br />
6th Floor, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom Plaza, Pioneer Highlands, Pioneer corner Madison Streets,<br />
Mandaluyong City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines.
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On February 5, 2007, the Board of Directors (BOD) approved and authorized the release of the<br />
audited consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of and for the<br />
years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.<br />
2. Accounting Policies<br />
2.1 Basis of Financial Statement Preparation<br />
The accompanying consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and its wholly-owned<br />
subsidiaries, Innove and GXI collectively referred to as the “<strong>Globe</strong> Group”, have been<br />
prepared under the historical cost convention method, except for derivative <strong>financial</strong><br />
instruments and available-for-sale (AFS) <strong>financial</strong> assets that are measured at fair value. The<br />
carrying values of recognized assets and liabilities that are hedged are adjusted to record<br />
changes in the fair values attributable to the risks that are being hedged.<br />
The functional currency of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group is the Philippine peso.<br />
The consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group are presented in Philippine peso and<br />
rounded to the nearest thousands except when otherwise indicated.<br />
2.2 Statement of Compliance<br />
The consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group have been prepared in accordance<br />
with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).<br />
2.3 Basis of Consolidation<br />
The accompanying consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements include the accounts of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom<br />
and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004. The subsidiaries, which are all<br />
incorporated in the Philippines, are as follows:<br />
Name of Subsidiary Principal Activity<br />
Percentage of<br />
Ownership<br />
Innove Wireless and wireline voice and data<br />
communication services 100%<br />
GXI Software development for<br />
telecommunications applications 100%<br />
The <strong>financial</strong> statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting year as <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Telecom using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar<br />
circumstances. All significant intercompany balances and transactions, including<br />
intercompany profits and losses, were eliminated during consolidation in accordance with the<br />
accounting policy on consolidation.
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2.4 Changes in Accounting Policies<br />
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous <strong>financial</strong> years<br />
except as follows:<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group has adopted the following new and amended PFRS and International<br />
Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (IFRIC) interpretations during the year.<br />
Adoption of these revised standards and interpretations did not have any effect on the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group except for additional disclosures on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
• Amendments to Philippine Accounting Standards (PAS) 19, Employee Benefits -<br />
Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures, introduce an additional option<br />
for recognition of actuarial gains and losses in post-employment defined benefit plans.<br />
The amendment permits an entity to recognize actuarial gains and losses in the period in<br />
which they occur outside profit or loss. The amendment also requires additional<br />
disclosures on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements to provide <strong>information</strong> about trends in<br />
the assets and liabilities in the defined benefit plans and the assumptions underlying the<br />
components of the defined benefit cost. The adoption of amendments to PAS 19 does not<br />
have an effect on the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s result of operations and <strong>financial</strong> position. The <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group elected to continue to recognize a portion of actuarial gains and losses in profit and<br />
loss if the cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses at the end of the previous<br />
reporting period exceeded the greater of 10% of the present value of defined obligation or<br />
10% of the fair value of plan assets. Additional disclosures required by the amendments<br />
were included in the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements, where applicable<br />
(see Note 18).<br />
• Amendments to PAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, state that all<br />
exchange differences arising from a nonmonetary item that forms <strong>part</strong> of the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group’s net investment in foreign operation are recognized in a separate component of<br />
equity in the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements regardless of the currency in which the<br />
monetary item is denominated. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group does not have any nonmonetary item<br />
that forms <strong>part</strong> of net investment in foreign operations. These amendments have no impact<br />
on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
• Amendments to PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement,<br />
(a) Amendment for <strong>financial</strong> guarantee contracts (issued August 2005), amended the<br />
scope of PAS 39 to require <strong>financial</strong> guarantee contracts that are not considered as<br />
insurance contracts to be recognized initially at fair value and to be remeasured at the<br />
higher of the amount determined in accordance with PAS 37, Provisions, Contingent<br />
Liabilities and Contingent Assets and the amount initially recognized less, when<br />
appropriate, cumulative amortization recognized in accordance with PAS 18, Revenue;<br />
(b) Amendment for hedges of forecast intragroup transactions (issued April 2005), allow<br />
the foreign currency risk of a highly probable forecast intragroup transaction to qualify as<br />
a hedged item in a cash flow hedge provided that the transaction is denominated in a<br />
currency other than the functional currency of the entity entering into transaction and that<br />
the foreign currency
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risk will affect the consolidated statements of income; and (c) Amendment for the fair<br />
value option (issued June 2005), prescribes the conditions under which the fair value<br />
option on classification of <strong>financial</strong> instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL)<br />
maybe used. Adoption of these amendments did not have a significant impact on the<br />
consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
• PFRS 6, Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources, permits an entity to<br />
develop an accounting policy for exploration and evaluation of assets without specifically<br />
considering the requirements of PAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting<br />
Estimates and Error. Adoption of this standard has no impact on the consolidated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> statements as this standard does not apply to the activities of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group.<br />
• IFRIC Interpretation 4, Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease, provides<br />
for guidance in determining whether arrangements contain a lease to which lease<br />
accounting must be applied. Adoption of this interpretation did not have a significant<br />
impact on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
• IFRIC Interpretation 5, Rights to Interest Arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and<br />
Environmental Rehabilitation Funds, provides the accounting treatment for funds<br />
established to help finance decommissioning for <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s assets. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
does not operate in a country where such funds exist. This interpretation has no impact on<br />
the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
• IFRIC Interpretation 6, Liabilities Arising from Participating in a Specific Market,<br />
establishes the recognition date for liabilities arising from European Union (EU) Directive<br />
relating to the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Adoption of this<br />
interpretation has no impact on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements as it has no<br />
operations in countries covered by the EU Directive.<br />
2.5 Future Changes in Accounting Policies<br />
PFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures<br />
PFRS 7 introduces new disclosures to improve the <strong>information</strong> about <strong>financial</strong> instruments.<br />
It requires the disclosure of qualitative and quantitative <strong>information</strong> about exposure to risks<br />
arising from <strong>financial</strong> instruments, including specified minimum disclosures about credit risk,<br />
liquidity risk and market risk, as well as sensitivity analysis to market risk. It replaces<br />
PAS 30, Disclosures in the Financial Statements of Banks and Similar Financial Institutions,<br />
and the disclosure requirements in PAS 32, Financial Instruments: Disclosure and<br />
Presentation. It is applicable to all entities that report under PFRS. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group will<br />
adopt PFRS 7 beginning January 1, 2007.<br />
Amendment to PAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements<br />
The amendment to PAS 1 introduces disclosures about the level of an entity’s capital and how<br />
it manages capital. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group is currently assessing the impact of PFRS 7 and the<br />
amendment to PAS 1 and expects that the main additional disclosures will be the sensitivity<br />
analysis to market risk and the capital disclosures required by PFRS 7 and the amendment to<br />
PAS 1. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group will apply the amendment to PAS 1 starting January 1, 2007.
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IFRIC 8 Scope PFRS 2<br />
IFRIC Interpretation 8 becomes effective for <strong>financial</strong> years beginning on or after May 1,<br />
2006. This interpretation requires IFRS 2 to be applied to any arrangements where equity<br />
instruments are issued for consideration which appears to be less than fair value. As equity<br />
instruments are only issued to employees in accordance with the employee share scheme, the<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group does not expect the interpretation to have significant impact on its <strong>financial</strong><br />
position.<br />
IFRIC 9, Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives<br />
IFRIC Interpretation 9 was issued in March 2006 and becomes effective for <strong>financial</strong> years<br />
beginning on or after June 1, 2006. This interpretation establishes that the date to assess the<br />
existence of an embedded derivative is the date an entity first becomes a <strong>part</strong>y to the contract,<br />
with reassessment only if there is a change to the contract that significantly modifies the cash<br />
flows. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group expects that the adoption of this interpretation will have no impact<br />
on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
IFRIC 10, Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment<br />
IFRIC Interpretation 10, which becomes effective for <strong>financial</strong> years beginning on or after<br />
November 1, 2006, provides that the frequency of <strong>financial</strong> reporting does affect the amount<br />
of impairment charge to be recognized in the annual <strong>financial</strong> reporting with respect to<br />
goodwill and AFS investments. It prohibits the reversal of impairment losses on goodwill and<br />
AFS equity investments recognized in the interim <strong>financial</strong> reports even if impairment is no<br />
longer present at the annual balance sheet date. This interpretation is not expected to have a<br />
significant impact on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group.<br />
IFRIC 11, IFRS 2 - Group and Treasury Share Transactions<br />
IFRIC 11 interpretation will be effective January 1, 2008 for the <strong>Globe</strong> Group. This<br />
interpretation requires arrangements whereby an employee is granted rights to an entity’s<br />
equity instruments to be accounted for as an equity-settled scheme by the entity even if (a) the<br />
entity chooses or is required to buy those equity instruments (e.g., treasury shares) from<br />
another <strong>part</strong>y, or (b) the shareholder(s) of the entity provide the equity instruments needed. It<br />
also provides guidance on how subsidiaries, in their separate <strong>financial</strong> statements, account for<br />
such schemes when their employees receive rights to the equity instruments of the parent. The<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group does not expect this interpretation to have significant impact on its consolidated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
IFRIC 12, Service Concession Arrangement<br />
IFRIC 12 interpretation will become effective January 1, 2008. This interpretation covers<br />
contractual arrangements arising from public-to-private service concessions arrangements if<br />
control of the assets remain in public hands but the private sector operator is responsible for<br />
construction activities as well as for operating and maintaining the public sector infrastructure.<br />
This interpretation will have no impact on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements of the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group as this is not relevant to the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s current operations.
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PFRS 8, Operating Segments<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group will adopt PFRS 8, Operating Segments, effective January 1, 2009. PFRS 8<br />
will replace PAS 14, Segment Reporting, and adopts a management approach to reporting<br />
segment <strong>information</strong>. The <strong>information</strong> reported would be that which management uses<br />
internally for evaluating the performance of operating segments and allocating resources to<br />
those segments. Such <strong>information</strong> may be different from that reported in the consolidated<br />
balance sheets and consolidated statements of income and companies will need to provide<br />
explanations and reconciliations of the differences. The Group will assess the impact of this<br />
standard to its current manner of reporting segment <strong>information</strong>.<br />
2.6 Significant Accounting Policies<br />
2.6.1. Revenue Recognition<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group provides wireless services and wireline voice and data<br />
communication services which are both provided under postpaid and prepaid<br />
arrangements.<br />
Revenue is recognized when the delivery of the products or services has occurred and<br />
the collectibility is reasonably assured.<br />
Revenue is stated at amounts invoiced and accrued to customers, taking into<br />
consideration the bill cycle cut-off (for postpaid subscribers), and charged against<br />
preloaded airtime value (for prepaid subscribers), switch-monitored traffic (for<br />
carriers and content providers) and excludes value added tax (VAT) and overseas<br />
communication tax. Inbound traffic revenues, net of estimated prompt payment<br />
discount and outbound traffic charges, are accrued based on actual volume of traffic<br />
monitored by <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s network and in the traffic settlement system.<br />
2.6.1.1 Service Revenue<br />
2.6.1.1.1 Subscribers<br />
Revenues from subscribers principally consist of: (1) fixed<br />
monthly service fees (for postpaid wireless and wireline voice<br />
and data subscribers and wireless prepaid subscription fees for<br />
discounted promotional SMS) (2) usage of airtime and toll fees<br />
for local, domestic and international long distance calls in excess<br />
of consumable fixed monthly service fees, less (a) bonus airtime<br />
credits, airtime on free Subscribers’ Identification module (SIM)<br />
for SIM swap transactions and loyalty discounts, (b) prepaid<br />
reload discounts, and (c) interconnection fees; (3) revenues from<br />
value added services (VAS) such as SMS in excess of<br />
consumable fixed monthly service fees (for postpaid) and free<br />
SMS allocations (for prepaid) and multimedia messaging services<br />
(MMS), content downloading and infotext services, net of<br />
interconnection fees and payout to content providers; (4) inbound<br />
revenues from other carriers which terminate their calls to <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group’s network less estimated prompt payment discount; (5)<br />
revenues from international roaming services; (6) usage of
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broadband and internet services in excess of fixed monthly<br />
service fees; and (7) one-time registration fees (for postpaid<br />
wireless subscribers) and one-time service connection fees (for<br />
wireline voice and data subscribers).<br />
Postpaid service arrangements include fixed monthly service fees,<br />
which are recognized over the subscription period on a pro-rata<br />
basis. Telecommunications services provided to postpaid<br />
subscribers are billed throughout the month according to the bill<br />
cycles of subscribers. As a result of bill cycle cut-off, monthly<br />
service revenues earned but not yet billed at end of the month are<br />
estimated and accrued. These estimates are based on actual usage<br />
less estimated consumable usage using historical ratio of<br />
consumable usage over billable usage.<br />
Proceeds from over-the-air reloading services and the sale of<br />
prepaid cards are deferred and shown as “Unearned revenues” in<br />
the consolidated balance sheets. Revenue is recognized upon<br />
actual usage of airtime value net of discounts on promotional<br />
calls and SMS and bonus reload. Unused airtime value is<br />
recognized as revenue upon expiration.<br />
2.6.1.1.2 Traffic<br />
Inbound revenues refer to traffic originating from other<br />
telecommunications providers terminating to the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
network, while outbound charges represent traffic sent out or<br />
mobile content delivered using agreed termination rates and/or<br />
revenue sharing with other foreign and local carriers and content<br />
providers. Adjustments are made to the accrued amount for<br />
discrepancies between the traffic volume per <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
records and per records of the other carriers and content providers<br />
as these are determined and/or mutually agreed upon by the<br />
<strong>part</strong>ies. Uncollected inbound revenues are shown as traffic<br />
settlements receivable under “Receivables”, while unpaid<br />
outbound charges are shown as traffic settlements payable under<br />
“Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the consolidated<br />
balance sheets unless a legal right of offset exists. Prompt<br />
payment discount is recognized based on the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
estimate of the probability and amount of availment. Based on the<br />
established historical pattern of discount availments of the<br />
carriers, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recorded inbound revenues net of the<br />
estimated prompt payment discount as of December 31, 2006.<br />
2.6.1.2 Nonservice revenue<br />
Proceeds from sale of handsets, phonekits, wireline telephone sets, SIM<br />
packs, and other phone accessories are recognized upon delivery of the item<br />
to customers. The related costs of handsets, phonekits, wireline telephone
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sets, SIM packs and accessories sold to customers are presented as “Cost of<br />
sales” in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
2.6.1.3 Others<br />
Lease income from operating lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over<br />
the lease term.<br />
Interest income is recognized as it accrues using the effective interest rate<br />
method.<br />
Dividend income is recognized when the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s right to receive<br />
payment is established.<br />
2.6.2 Subscriber Acquisition and Retention Costs<br />
The related costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of subscribers are<br />
charged against current operations. Subscriber acquisition costs primarily include<br />
commissions, handset and phonekit subsidies and selling expenses. Handset and<br />
phonekit subsidies represent the difference between the book value of handsets,<br />
accessories and SIM cards (included in “Cost of sales”), and the price offered to the<br />
subscribers (included in “Nonservice revenues”). Retention costs for existing postpaid<br />
subscribers are in the form of free handsets and bill credits. Free handsets are charged<br />
against current operations and included under “General, selling and administrative<br />
costs and expenses” in the consolidated statements of income. Bill credits are<br />
deducted from service revenues upon application against qualifying subscriber bills.<br />
2.6.3 Cash and Cash Equivalent<br />
Cash includes cash on hand and in banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly<br />
liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original<br />
maturities of three months or less from date of placement and that are subject to an<br />
insignificant risk of changes in value.<br />
2.6.4 Financial Instruments<br />
2.6.4.1 Accounting Policies Effective January 1, 2005<br />
2.6.4.1.1 General<br />
Financial instruments are recognized in the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
consolidated balance sheets when the <strong>Globe</strong> Group becomes a<br />
<strong>part</strong>y to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Purchases<br />
or sales of <strong>financial</strong> assets that require delivery of assets within<br />
the time frame established by regulation or convention in the<br />
marketplace are recognized on the settlement date.<br />
Financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value of the<br />
consideration given (in the case of an asset) or received (in the<br />
case of a liability). Except for <strong>financial</strong> instruments at FVPL, the<br />
initial measurement of <strong>financial</strong> assets includes transaction costs.
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The <strong>Globe</strong> Group classifies its <strong>financial</strong> assets in the following<br />
categories: <strong>financial</strong> assets at FVPL, held- to-maturity (HTM)<br />
investments, AFS investments, and loans and receivables.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group classifies its <strong>financial</strong> liabilities into <strong>financial</strong><br />
liabilities at FVPL and other <strong>financial</strong> liabilities. The<br />
classification depends on the purpose for which the investments<br />
were acquired and whether they are quoted in an active market.<br />
Management determines the classification of its investments at<br />
initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, reevaluates<br />
such designation at every reporting date.<br />
The fair value for <strong>financial</strong> instruments traded in active markets<br />
at the balance sheet date is based on their quoted market price or<br />
dealer price quotations (bid price for long positions and ask price<br />
for short positions), without any deduction for transaction costs.<br />
When current bid and asking prices are not available, the price of<br />
the most recent transaction provides evidence of the current fair<br />
value as long as there has not been a significant change in<br />
economic circumstances since the time of the transaction.<br />
For all other <strong>financial</strong> instruments not listed in an active market,<br />
the fair value is determined by using appropriate valuation<br />
techniques. Valuation techniques include net present value<br />
techniques, comparison to similar instruments for which market<br />
observable prices exist, option pricing models, and other relevant<br />
valuation models. Any difference noted between the fair value<br />
and the transaction price is treated as expense or income, unless it<br />
qualifies for recognition as some type of asset or liability.<br />
Where the transaction price in a non-active market is different<br />
from the fair value of other observable current market<br />
transactions in the same instrument or based on a valuation<br />
technique whose variables include only data from observable<br />
market, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognizes the difference between the<br />
transaction price and fair value (a “Day 1” profit) in the<br />
consolidated statements of income. In cases not observable data<br />
is used, the difference between the transaction price and model<br />
value is only recognized in the consolidated statements of income<br />
when the inputs become observable or when the instrument is<br />
derecognized. For each transaction, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group determines<br />
the appropriate method of recognizing the “Day 1” profit amount.<br />
2.6.4.1.2 Financial Assets or Financial Liabilities at FVPL<br />
This category consists of <strong>financial</strong> assets or <strong>financial</strong> liabilities<br />
that are held for trading or designated by management as at FVPL<br />
on initial recognition. Derivative instruments, except
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those covered by hedge accounting relationships, are classified<br />
under this category.<br />
Financial assets or <strong>financial</strong> liabilities at FVPL are recorded in the<br />
consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with changes in fair<br />
value being recorded in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
Interest earned or incurred is recorded in interest income or<br />
expense, respectively, while dividend income is recorded in other<br />
income according to the terms of the contract, or when the right<br />
of payment has been established.<br />
Financial assets or <strong>financial</strong> liabilities are classified in this<br />
category as designated by management on initial recognition<br />
when the following criteria are met:<br />
• the designation eliminates or significantly reduces the<br />
inconsistent treatment that would otherwise arise from<br />
measuring the assets or liabilities or recognizing gains or<br />
losses on a different basis; or<br />
• the assets and liabilities are <strong>part</strong> of a group of <strong>financial</strong> assets,<br />
<strong>financial</strong> liabilities or both which are managed and their<br />
performance are evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance<br />
with a documented risk management or investment strategy;<br />
or<br />
• the <strong>financial</strong> instrument contains an embedded derivative,<br />
unless the embedded derivative does not significantly modify<br />
the cash flows or it is clear, with little or no analysis, that it<br />
would not be separately recorded.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group has not<br />
designated any <strong>financial</strong> asset or <strong>financial</strong> liability at FVPL.<br />
2.6.4.1.3 HTM investments<br />
HTM investments are non-derivative <strong>financial</strong> assets with fixed<br />
or determinable payments and fixed maturities for which the<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s management has the positive intention and ability<br />
to hold to maturity. Where the <strong>Globe</strong> Group sells other than an<br />
insignificant amount of HTM investments, the entire category<br />
would be tainted and reclassified as AFS investments. After<br />
initial measurement, HTM investments are subsequently<br />
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate<br />
method, less impairment in value. Amortized cost is calculated<br />
by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition<br />
and fees that are an integral <strong>part</strong> of the effective interest rate. The<br />
amortization is included in ‘Interest income’ in the consolidated<br />
statements of income. Gains and losses are recognized in income<br />
when the HTM investments are
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derecognized and impaired, as well as through the amortization<br />
process. The effects of restatement of foreign currencydenominated<br />
HTM investments are recognized in the<br />
consolidated statements of income.<br />
2.6.4.1.4 Loans and receivables<br />
Loans and receivables are <strong>financial</strong> assets with fixed or<br />
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.<br />
They are not entered into with the intention of immediate or<br />
short-term resale and are not classified as <strong>financial</strong> assets held for<br />
trading, designated as AFS investments or designated at FVPL.<br />
This accounting policy relates both to the balance sheet caption<br />
“Receivables”, which arise primarily from subscriber and traffic<br />
revenues, and other types of receivables, and “Short-term<br />
investments”, which arise primarily from unquoted debt<br />
securities.<br />
Receivables are recognized initially at fair value, which normally<br />
pertains to the billable amount. After initial measurement,<br />
receivables are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the<br />
effective interest rate method, less allowance for impairment<br />
losses. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any<br />
discount or premium on the issue and fees that are an integral <strong>part</strong><br />
of the effective interest rate. Penalties, termination fees and<br />
surcharges on past due accounts of postpaid subscribers are<br />
recognized as revenues upon collection. The losses arising from<br />
impairment of “Receivables” are recognized in “Impairment<br />
losses and others” in the consolidated statements of income. The<br />
level of allowance for impairment losses is evaluated by<br />
management on the basis of factors that affect the collectibility of<br />
accounts (see accounting policy on 2.6.4.1 Impairment of<br />
Financial Assets).<br />
Short-term investments are recognized initially at fair value,<br />
which normally pertains to the consideration paid. Similar to<br />
receivables, subsequent to initial recognition, short-term<br />
investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective<br />
interest rate method, less allowance for impairment losses. In<br />
2006, certain short-term investments were presented as AFS and<br />
HTM in the consolidated balance sheets. Accordingly, the 2005<br />
comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the<br />
current year’s presentation.<br />
2.6.4.1.5 AFS investments<br />
AFS investments are those investments which are designated as<br />
such or do not qualify to be classified as designated as FVPL,<br />
HTM investments or loans and receivables. They are purchased<br />
and held indefinitely, and may be sold in response to liquidity
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requirements or changes in market conditions. They include<br />
equity investments, money market papers and other debt<br />
instruments.<br />
After initial measurement, AFS investments are subsequently<br />
measured at fair value. The effective yield component of AFS<br />
debt securities, as well as the impact of restatement on foreign<br />
currency-denominated AFS debt securities, is reported in<br />
Consolidated statements of equity. Interest earned on holding<br />
AFS investments are reported as interest income using the<br />
effective interest rate. The unrealized gains and losses arising<br />
from the fair valuation of AFS investments are excluded from<br />
reported earnings and are reported as “Cumulative translation<br />
adjustment” (net of tax where applicable) in the equity section of<br />
the consolidated balance sheets. When the security is disposed<br />
of, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in equity is<br />
recognized in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
When the fair value of AFS investments cannot be measured<br />
reliably because of lack of reliable estimates of future cash flows<br />
and discount rates necessary to calculate the fair value of<br />
unquoted equity instruments, these investments are carried at<br />
cost. Dividends earned on holding AFS investments are<br />
recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the<br />
right of payment has been established.<br />
The losses arising from impairment of such investments are<br />
recognized as “Impairment losses and others” in the consolidated<br />
statements of income.<br />
2.6.4.1.6 Other <strong>financial</strong> liabilities<br />
Issued <strong>financial</strong> instruments or their components, which are not<br />
designated at FVPL are classified as other <strong>financial</strong> liabilities,<br />
where the substance of the contractual arrangement results in the<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group having an obligation either to deliver cash or<br />
another <strong>financial</strong> asset to the holder, or to satisfy the obligation<br />
other than by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another<br />
<strong>financial</strong> asset for a fixed number of own equity shares. The<br />
components of issued <strong>financial</strong> instruments that contain both<br />
liability and equity elements are accounted for separately, with<br />
the equity component being assigned the residual amount after<br />
deducting from the instrument as a whole the amount separately<br />
determined as the fair value of the liability component on the date<br />
of issue. After initial measurement, other <strong>financial</strong> liabilities are<br />
subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective<br />
interest rate method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into<br />
account any discount or premium on the issue and fees that are an<br />
integral <strong>part</strong> of the effective interest rate. Any effects of
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restatement of foreign currency-denominated liabilities are<br />
recognized in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
This accounting policy applies primarily to the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
debt, accounts payable and other obligations that meet the above<br />
definition (other than liabilities covered by other accounting<br />
standards, such as income tax payable).<br />
2.6.4.1.7 Derivative Instruments<br />
2.6.4.1.7.1 General<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group enters into short-term deliverable and<br />
nondeliverable currency forward contracts to manage its<br />
exchange exposure related to short-term foreign currencydenominated<br />
monetary assets and liabilities. The <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group also enters into structured currency forward contracts<br />
where call options are sold in combination with such currency<br />
forward contracts.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group enters into deliverable prepaid forward<br />
contracts that entitle the <strong>Globe</strong> Group to a discount on the<br />
contracted forward rate. Such contracts contain embedded<br />
currency derivatives that are bifurcated and marked-to-market<br />
through earnings, with the host debt instrument being<br />
accreted to its face value.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group enters into short-term interest rate swap<br />
contracts to manage its interest rate exposures on certain<br />
short-term floating rate peso investments. The Parent<br />
Company also enters into long-term currency and interest rate<br />
swap contracts to manage its foreign currency and interest<br />
rate exposures arising from its long-term loan. Such swap<br />
contracts are sometimes entered into in combination with<br />
options. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group also sells covered currency options<br />
as cost subsidy for outstanding currency swap contracts.<br />
2.6.4.1.7.2 Recognition and measurement<br />
Derivative <strong>financial</strong> instruments are recognized and measured<br />
in the consolidated balance sheets at fair values. The method<br />
of recognizing the resulting gain or loss depends on whether<br />
the derivative is designated as a hedge of an identified risk<br />
and qualifies for hedge accounting treatment. The objective<br />
of hedge accounting is to match the impact of the hedged<br />
item and the hedging instrument in the consolidated<br />
statements of income. To qualify for hedge accounting, the<br />
hedging relationship must comply with strict requirements<br />
such as the designation of the derivative of an
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identified risk exposure, hedge documentation, probability of<br />
occurrence of the forecasted transaction in a cash flow hedge,<br />
assessment and measurement of hedge effectiveness, and<br />
reliability of the measurement bases of the derivative<br />
instruments.<br />
Upon inception of the hedge, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group documents the<br />
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged<br />
item, its risk management objective and strategy for<br />
undertaking various hedge transactions, and the details of the<br />
hedging instrument and the hedged item. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
also documents its hedge effectiveness assessment<br />
methodology, both at the hedge inception and on an ongoing<br />
basis, as to whether the derivatives that are used in hedging<br />
transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair<br />
values or cash flows of hedged items.<br />
Hedge effectiveness is likewise measured, with any<br />
ineffectiveness being reported immediately in the<br />
consolidated statements of income.<br />
2.6.4.1.7.3 Types of Hedges<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group designates derivatives which qualify as<br />
accounting hedges as either: (a) a hedge of the fair value of a<br />
recognized fixed rate asset, liability or unrecognized firm<br />
commitment (fair value hedge); or (b) a hedge of the cash<br />
flow variability of recognized floating rate asset and liability<br />
or forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge).<br />
Fair Value Hedges<br />
Fair value hedges are hedges of the exposure to variability in<br />
the fair value of recognized assets, liabilities or unrecognized<br />
firm commitments. The gain or loss on a derivative<br />
instrument designated and qualifying as a fair value hedge as<br />
well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item<br />
attributable to the hedged risk are recognized currently in the<br />
consolidated statements of income in the same accounting<br />
period. Hedge effectiveness is determined based on the hedge<br />
ratio of the fair value changes of the hedging instrument and<br />
the underlying hedged item. When the hedge ceases to be<br />
highly effective, hedge accounting is discontinued.<br />
As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, there were no derivatives<br />
designated and accounted for as fair value hedges.<br />
Cash Flow Hedges<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group designates as cash flow hedges the<br />
following derivatives: (a) certain floating-to-fixed cross
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currency swaps as cash flow hedges of both the currency and<br />
interest rate risks of the floating rate foreign currencydenominated<br />
obligations; (b) certain principal only swaps and<br />
fixed-to-fixed cross currency swaps as cash flow hedges of<br />
the currency risk of certain fixed rate foreign currency<br />
denominated obligations; and (c) interest rate swaps as cash<br />
flow hedge of the interest rate risk of a floating rate foreign<br />
currency-denominated obligation.<br />
A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in<br />
future cash flows related to a recognized asset, liability or a<br />
forecasted transaction. Changes in the fair value of a hedging<br />
instrument that qualifies as a highly effective cash flow hedge<br />
are recognized in “Cumulative translation adjustment,” which<br />
is a component of equity. Any hedge ineffectiveness is<br />
immediately recognized in the consolidated statements of<br />
income.<br />
If the hedged cash flow results in the recognition of a non<strong>financial</strong><br />
asset or liability, gains and losses previously<br />
recognized directly in equity are transferred from equity and<br />
included in the initial measurement of the cost or carrying<br />
value of the asset or liability. Otherwise, for all other cash<br />
flow hedges, gains and losses initially recognized in equity<br />
are transferred from equity to consolidated statements of<br />
income in the same period or periods during which the<br />
hedged forecasted transaction or recognized asset or liability<br />
affect earnings.<br />
Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when the<br />
hedge ceases to be highly effective. When hedge accounting<br />
is discontinued, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging<br />
instrument that has been reported in “Cumulative translation<br />
adjustment” is retained in the equity until the hedged<br />
transaction impacts earnings. When the forecasted transaction<br />
is no longer expected to occur, any net cumulative gain or<br />
loss previously reported in “Cumulative translation<br />
adjustment” is recognized immediately in the consolidated<br />
statements of income.<br />
2.6.4.1.7.4 Other Derivative Instruments Not Accounted for as Hedges<br />
Certain freestanding derivative instruments that provide<br />
economic hedges under <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s policies either do not<br />
qualify for hedge accounting or are not designated as<br />
accounting hedges. Changes in the fair values of derivative<br />
instruments not designated as hedges are recognized<br />
immediately in the consolidated statements of income. For<br />
bifurcated embedded derivatives in <strong>financial</strong> and
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non<strong>financial</strong> contracts that are not designated or do not<br />
qualify as hedges, changes in the fair values of such<br />
transactions are recognized in the consolidated statements of<br />
income.<br />
2.6.4.1.8 Offsetting<br />
Financial assets and <strong>financial</strong> liabilities are offset and the net<br />
amount is reported in the consolidated balance sheets if, and only<br />
if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the<br />
recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net<br />
basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.<br />
This is not generally the case with master netting agreements,<br />
thus, the related assets and liabilities are presented gross in the<br />
consolidated balance sheets.<br />
2.6.4.2 Impairment of Financial Assets<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether a <strong>financial</strong> or<br />
group of <strong>financial</strong> assets is impaired.<br />
2.6.4.2.1 Assets carried at amortized cost<br />
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on <strong>financial</strong><br />
assets carried at amortized cost (e.g., receivables) has been<br />
incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference<br />
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of<br />
estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original<br />
effective interest rate. Time value is generally not considered<br />
when the effect of discounting is not material. The carrying<br />
amount of the asset shall be reduced either directly or through use<br />
of an allowance account. The amount of the loss shall be<br />
recognized in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group first assesses whether objective evidence of<br />
impairment exists individually for <strong>financial</strong> assets that are<br />
individually significant, and individually or collectively for<br />
<strong>financial</strong> assets that are not individually significant. If it is<br />
determined that no objective evidence of impairment exist for an<br />
individually assessed <strong>financial</strong> asset, whether significant or not,<br />
the asset is included in a group of <strong>financial</strong> assets with similar<br />
credit risk characteristics and that group of <strong>financial</strong> assets is<br />
collectively assessed for impairment. Assets that are individually<br />
assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or<br />
continues to be recognized are not included in a collective<br />
assessment of impairment.<br />
If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss<br />
decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event<br />
occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously<br />
recognized impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal
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of an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statements<br />
of income, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does<br />
not exceed its amortized cost at the reversal date.<br />
With respect to receivables, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group performs a regular<br />
review of the age and status of these accounts, designed to<br />
identify accounts with objective evidence of impairment and<br />
provide with the appropriate allowance for impairment losses.<br />
The review is accomplished using a combination of specific and<br />
collective assessment approaches, with the impairment losses<br />
being determined for each risk grouping identified by the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group.<br />
2.6.4.2.1.1 Subscribers<br />
Full allowance for impairment losses is provided for<br />
receivables from permanently disconnected wireless and<br />
wireline subscribers. Permanent disconnections are made<br />
after a series of collection steps following nonpayment by<br />
postpaid subscribers. Such permanent disconnections<br />
generally occur within a predetermined period from statement<br />
date.<br />
For receivables from active subscriber accounts, prior to the<br />
third quarter of 2006, full allowance for impairment losses is<br />
generally provided for those that are past due by 90 days for<br />
individual wireless accounts and 120 days for corporate<br />
wireless accounts.<br />
Starting September 2006, the allowance for impairment losses<br />
is determined based on the results of the net flow to write-off<br />
methodology. Net flow tables are derived from account-level<br />
monitoring of subscriber accounts between different age<br />
brackets, from current to 1-day past due to 210-days past due.<br />
The net flow to write-off methodology relies on the historical<br />
data of net flow tables to establish a percentage (“net flow<br />
rate”) of subscriber receivables that are current or in any state<br />
of delinquency as of reporting date that will eventually result<br />
in write-off. The allowance for impairment losses is then<br />
computed based on the outstanding balances of the<br />
receivables as of balance sheet date and the net flow rates<br />
determined for the current and each delinquency bracket. The<br />
impact of these enhancements on the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s recorded<br />
impairment losses on receivables is not material.<br />
For active residential and business wireline voice subscribers,<br />
full allowance is generally provided for outstanding<br />
receivables that are past due by 90 and 150 days,
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respectively. Full allowance is likewise provided for<br />
receivables from wireline data corporate accounts that are<br />
past due by 150 days.<br />
Regardless of the age of the account, additional impairment<br />
losses are also made for wireless and wireline accounts<br />
specifically identified to be doubtful of collection when there<br />
is <strong>information</strong> on <strong>financial</strong> incapacity after considering the<br />
other contractual obligations between the <strong>Globe</strong> Group and<br />
the subscriber.<br />
2.6.4.2.1.2 Traffic<br />
Full allowance is generally provided after review of the status<br />
of settlement with the carriers for net receivables not settled<br />
within 10 months and 6 months for international roaming<br />
<strong>part</strong>ners.<br />
Additional impairment losses are made for accounts<br />
specifically identified to be doubtful of collection regardless<br />
of age of the account.<br />
2.6.4.2.2 AFS <strong>financial</strong> assets carried at cost<br />
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on an<br />
unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value<br />
because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, or on a<br />
derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of<br />
such unquoted equity instrument has been incurred, the amount of<br />
the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying<br />
amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows<br />
discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar<br />
<strong>financial</strong> asset.<br />
2.6.4.2.3 AFS <strong>financial</strong> assets carried at fair value<br />
If an available-for-sale asset is impaired, an amount comprising<br />
the difference between its cost and its current fair value, less any<br />
impairment loss previously recognized in the consolidated<br />
statements of income, is transferred from equity to the<br />
consolidated statements of income. Reversals in respect of equity<br />
instruments classified as AFS are not recognized in profit or loss.<br />
Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed<br />
through profit or loss if the increase in fair value of the instrument<br />
can be objectively related to an event occurring after the<br />
impairment loss was recognized in profit or loss.
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2.6.4.3 Derecognition of Financial Instruments<br />
2.6.4.3.1 Financial Asset<br />
A <strong>financial</strong> asset (or, where applicable a <strong>part</strong> of a <strong>financial</strong> asset<br />
or <strong>part</strong> of a group of <strong>financial</strong> assets) is derecognized where:<br />
• the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;<br />
• the <strong>Globe</strong> Group retains the right to receive cash flows from<br />
the asset, but has assumed as obligation to pay them in full<br />
without material delay to a third <strong>part</strong>y under a “pass-through”<br />
arrangement; or<br />
• the <strong>Globe</strong> Group has transferred its rights to receive cash<br />
flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred<br />
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and<br />
retained control of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor<br />
retained the risk and rewards of the asset but has transferred<br />
the control of the asset.<br />
Where the <strong>Globe</strong> Group has transferred its rights to receive cash<br />
flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through<br />
arrangement, and has neither transferred nor retained substantially<br />
all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the<br />
asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
continuing involvement in the asset.<br />
2.6.4.3.2 Financial Liability<br />
A <strong>financial</strong> liability is derecognized when the obligation under<br />
the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. Where an<br />
existing <strong>financial</strong> liability is replaced by another from the same<br />
lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing<br />
liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or<br />
modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability<br />
and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the<br />
respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated<br />
statements of income.<br />
2.6.4.4 Accounting Policies Prior to January 1, 2005<br />
Investments in government securities are carried at amortized cost. The<br />
amortization of premium or accretion of discount is computed using the<br />
straight-line method.<br />
Translation gains or losses on currency forward and swap contracts are<br />
computed by multiplying the notional amounts by the difference between the<br />
exchange spot rates prevailing at the balance sheet date and the exchange spot<br />
rates at the contract inception date (or the last reporting date). The resulting<br />
translation gains or losses on the currency forward and swap contracts are
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offset against the translation losses or gains on the underlying foreign<br />
currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The related revaluation<br />
amounts on the translation of currency forward and currency swap contracts<br />
are included in “Other noncurrent assets” account in the consolidated balance<br />
sheets, including the carrying amounts of forward premiums or discounts<br />
which are amortized over the term of the related contracts. Swap costs<br />
accruing on long-term currency and interest rate swap contracts that are<br />
currently due to or from the swap counter<strong>part</strong>ies are charged against current<br />
operations.<br />
The mark-to-market gains or losses on these contracts as well as the other<br />
types of derivative contracts are not considered in the determination of<br />
consolidated net income but are disclosed in the related notes to the<br />
consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
2.6.5 Inventories and Supplies<br />
Inventories and supplies are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value (NRV).<br />
NRV for handsets and accessories and wireline telephone sets is the selling price in<br />
the ordinary course of business less direct costs to sell, while NRV for SIM packs, call<br />
cards, spare <strong>part</strong>s and supplies consists of the related replacement costs. In<br />
determining the NRV, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group considers any adjustment necessary for<br />
obsolescence, which is generally provided 100% for nonmoving items for more than<br />
one year. Cost is determined using the moving average method.<br />
Supplies of SIM packs are consumed upon activation.<br />
2.6.6 Property and Equipment<br />
Property and equipment, except land, are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation<br />
and amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Land is stated at cost less any<br />
accumulated impairment losses.<br />
The initial cost of an item of property and equipment includes its purchase price and<br />
any cost attributable in bringing the property and equipment to its intended location<br />
and working condition. Cost also includes: (a) interest and other financing charges on<br />
borrowed funds used to finance the acquisition of property and equipment to the<br />
extent incurred during the period of installation and construction; and (b) asset<br />
retirement obligations (ARO) specifically on property and equipment<br />
installed/constructed on leased properties.<br />
Subsequent costs are capitalized as <strong>part</strong> of property and equipment only when it is<br />
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and<br />
maintenance are charged against current operations as incurred.<br />
Assets under construction are carried at cost and transferred to the related property<br />
and equipment account when the construction or installation and related activities<br />
necessary to prepare the property and equipment for their intended use are complete,<br />
and the property and equipment are ready for service.
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Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment commences once the<br />
property and equipment are available for use and computed using the straight-line<br />
method over the estimated useful lives (EUL) of the assets regardless of utilization.<br />
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their EUL or the<br />
corresponding lease terms.<br />
The EUL of property and equipment are reviewed annually based on expected asset<br />
utilization as anchored on business plans and strategies that also consider expected<br />
future technological developments and market behavior to ensure that the period of<br />
depreciation and amortization is consistent with the expected pattern of economic<br />
benefits from items of property and equipment.<br />
When property and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and the<br />
related accumulated depreciation and amortization and accumulated provision for<br />
impairment losses, if any, are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or<br />
loss is credited to or charged against current operations.<br />
2.6.7 Asset Retirement Obligations<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group is legally required under various contracts to restore leased property<br />
to its original condition and to bear the cost of dismantling and deinstallation at the<br />
end of the contract period. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognizes the fair value of the liability<br />
for these obligations and capitalizes these costs as <strong>part</strong> of the balance of the related<br />
property and equipment accounts, which are depreciated on a straight-line basis over<br />
the useful life of the related property and equipment or the contract period, whichever<br />
is shorter.<br />
2.6.8 Investment Property<br />
Investment property is initially measured at cost including transaction costs.<br />
Subsequent to initial recognition, investment property is carried at cost less<br />
accumulated depreciation and impairment in value.<br />
Expenditures incurred after the investment property has been put in operation, such as<br />
repairs and maintenance costs, are normally charged to income in the period in which<br />
the costs are incurred.<br />
Depreciation of investment property is computed using the straight-line method over<br />
its useful life, regardless of utilization. The EUL and the depreciation method are<br />
reviewed periodically to ensure that the period and the method of depreciation are<br />
consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefits from items of investment<br />
properties.<br />
Transfers are made to investment property, when, and only when, there is a change in<br />
use, evidenced by the end of the owner occupation, commencement of an operating<br />
lease to another <strong>part</strong>y or completion of construction or development. Transfers are<br />
made from investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use,<br />
evidenced by the commencement of owner occupation or commencement of<br />
development with the intention to sell.
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Investment property is derecognized when it has either been disposed of or<br />
permanently withdrawn from use and no future benefit is expected from its disposal.<br />
Any gain or loss on the derecognition of an investment property is recognized in the<br />
consolidated statement of income in the period of derecognition.<br />
2.6.9 Intangible Assets<br />
Intangible assets acquired separately are capitalized at cost. Subsequently, intangible<br />
assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and provisions for<br />
impairment losses, if any. The useful lives of intangible assets with finite life are<br />
assessed at the individual asset level. Intangible assets with finite life are amortized<br />
over their useful life. Periods and method of amortization for intangible assets with<br />
finite useful lives are reviewed annually or earlier when an indicator of impairment<br />
exists.<br />
Costs incurred to acquire computer software (not an integral <strong>part</strong> of its related<br />
hardware) and telecommunications equipment licenses and bring it to its intended use<br />
are capitalized as intangible assets. Costs directly associated with the development of<br />
identifiable computer software that generate expected future benefits to the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group are recognized as intangible assets. All other costs of developing and<br />
maintaining computer software programs are recognized as expense when incurred.<br />
A gain or loss arising from derecognition of an intangible asset is measured as the<br />
difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and<br />
is recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the asset is derecognized.<br />
2.6.10 Debt Issuance Costs<br />
Prior to January 1, 2005, issuance, underwriting and other related expenses incurred in<br />
connection with the issuance of debt instruments are deferred and amortized over the<br />
terms of the instruments using the straight-line method and unamortized debt issuance<br />
costs are shown under “Other noncurrent assets” account in the consolidated balance<br />
sheets. Effective January 1, 2005, these were amortized using the effective interest<br />
method and unamortized debt issuance costs are netted against the related carrying<br />
value of the debt instrument in the consolidated balance sheets (see accounting policy<br />
on “Financial Instruments”).<br />
2.6.11 Investments in an Associate and a Joint Venture<br />
Investments in an associate and a joint venture (JV) are accounted for under the equity<br />
method, less any impairment losses. An associate is an entity in which the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group has a significant influence and which is neither a subsidiary nor a JV. A JV is<br />
an entity, not being a subsidiary nor an associate, in which the <strong>Globe</strong> Group exercises<br />
joint control together with one or more venturers.<br />
Under the equity method, the investments in an associate and a JV are carried in the<br />
consolidated balance sheets at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
share of net assets of the associate and JV, less any accumulated impairment in value.<br />
The consolidated statements of income reflect the share of the results of operations of<br />
the associate and JV. Where there has been a change recognized
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directly in the associates’ equity, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognizes its share of any changes<br />
and discloses this, when applicable, in the consolidated statements of changes in<br />
equity.<br />
2.6.12 Impairment of Non-<strong>financial</strong> Assets<br />
An assessment is made at the balance sheet date to determine whether there is any<br />
indication that an asset may be impaired, or whether there is any indication that an<br />
impairment loss previously recognized for an asset in prior periods may no longer<br />
exist or may have decreased. If any such indication exists and when the carrying value<br />
of an asset exceeds its estimated recoverable amount, the asset or cash generating unit<br />
to which the asset belongs is written down to its recoverable amount. The recoverable<br />
amount of an asset is the greater of its net selling price and value in use. Recoverable<br />
amounts are estimated for individual assets or, if it is not possible, for the cashgenerating<br />
unit to which the asset belongs. For impairment loss on specific assets, the<br />
recoverable amount represents the net selling price.<br />
An impairment loss is recognized only if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its<br />
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is charged against operations in the period in<br />
which it arises. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has<br />
been a change in estimate used to determine the recoverable amount of an asset,<br />
however, not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would have been<br />
determined (net of any accumulated depreciation and amortization for property and<br />
equipment) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior periods. A<br />
reversal of an impairment loss is credited to current operations.<br />
2.6.13 Income Taxes<br />
2.6.13.1 Current Tax<br />
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are<br />
measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the tax<br />
authority. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are<br />
those that are enacted or substantively enacted as at the balance sheet<br />
date.<br />
2.6.13.2 Deferred Tax<br />
Deferred income tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method<br />
on all temporary differences, with certain exceptions, at balance sheet<br />
date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying<br />
amounts for <strong>financial</strong> reporting purposes.<br />
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary<br />
differences, with certain exceptions. Deferred income tax assets are<br />
recognized for all deductible temporary differences and carryforward<br />
benefit of unused tax credits from excess minimum corporate income tax<br />
(MCIT) over regular corporate income tax and net operating loss<br />
carryover (NOLCO) to the extent that it is probable that taxable income<br />
will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and<br />
the carryforward benefit of unused MCIT and NOLCO can be used.
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Deferred income tax is not recognized when it arises from the initial<br />
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business<br />
combination and, at the time of transaction, affects neither the accounting<br />
profit nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax liabilities are not<br />
provided on nontaxable temporary differences associated with investment<br />
in a domestic associate and a JV.<br />
The carrying amounts of deferred income tax assets are reviewed at each<br />
balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable<br />
that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or <strong>part</strong> of the<br />
deferred income tax assets to be utilized.<br />
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate that<br />
is expected to apply in the period when the asset is realized or the liability<br />
is settled based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or<br />
substantially enacted as of balance sheet date.<br />
2.6.14 Provisions<br />
Provisions are recognized when: (a) the <strong>Globe</strong> Group has present obligation (legal or<br />
constructive) as a result of a past event; (b) it is probable (i.e., more likely than not)<br />
that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle<br />
the obligation; and (c) a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.<br />
Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current<br />
best estimate. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are<br />
determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects<br />
current market assessment of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the<br />
risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision<br />
due to the passage of time is recognized as an interest expense under “Financing<br />
costs” in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
2.6.15 Share-based Payment Transactions<br />
Certain employees (including directors) of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group receive remuneration in<br />
the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in<br />
exchange for shares or rights over shares (“equity-settled transactions“) (see Note 18).<br />
The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the<br />
fair value at the date at which they are granted. In valuing equity-settled transactions,<br />
vesting conditions, including performance conditions, other than market conditions<br />
(conditions linked to share prices), shall not be taken into account when estimating the<br />
fair value of the shares or share options at the measurement date. Instead, vesting<br />
conditions are taken into account in estimating the number of equity instruments that<br />
will vest.
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The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognized in the consolidated statements of<br />
income, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the<br />
service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees<br />
become fully entitled to the award (‘vesting date’). The cumulative expense<br />
recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date<br />
reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the number of awards<br />
that, in the opinion of the management of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group at that date, based on the<br />
best available estimate of the number of equity instruments, will ultimately vest.<br />
No expense is recognized for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards<br />
where vesting is conditional upon a market condition, which are treated as vesting<br />
irrespective of whether or not the market condition is satisfied, provided that all other<br />
performance conditions are satisfied.<br />
Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum, an expense is<br />
recognized as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is<br />
recognized for any increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the<br />
modification, measured at the date of modification.<br />
Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date<br />
of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognized for the award is recognized<br />
immediately.<br />
However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award, and designated as a<br />
replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new awards are<br />
treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the<br />
previous paragraph. The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as<br />
additional share dilution in the computation of earnings per share (see Note 26).<br />
2.6.16 Treasury Stock<br />
Treasury stock is recorded at cost and is presented as a deduction from equity. When<br />
the shares are retired, the capital stock account is reduced by its par value and the<br />
excess of cost over par value upon retirement is debited to additional paid-in capital to<br />
the extent of the specific or average additional paid-in capital when the shares were<br />
issued and to retained earnings for the remaining balance.<br />
2.6.17 Pension Cost<br />
Pension cost is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method. This<br />
method reflects services rendered by employees up to the date of valuation and<br />
incorporates assumptions concerning employees’ projected salaries. Actuarial<br />
valuations are conducted with sufficient regularity, with option to accelerate when<br />
significant changes to underlying assumptions occur. Pension cost includes current<br />
service cost, interest cost, expected return on any plan assets, actuarial gains and<br />
losses, past service cost and the effect of any curtailment or settlement.
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The net pension asset recognized by the <strong>Globe</strong> Group in respect of the defined benefit<br />
pension plan is the lower of: (a) the fair value of the plan assets less the present value<br />
of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date, together with adjustments<br />
for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs that shall be<br />
recognized in later periods; or (b) the total of any cumulative unrecognized net<br />
actuarial losses and past service cost and the present value of any economic benefits<br />
available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to<br />
the plan. The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by an independent<br />
actuary using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined<br />
benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows<br />
using risk-free interest rates of government bonds that have terms to maturity<br />
approximating the terms of the related pension liabilities.<br />
A portion of actuarial gains and losses is recognized as income or expense if the<br />
cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses at the end of the previous<br />
reporting period exceeded the greater of 10% of the present value of defined benefit<br />
obligation or 10% of the fair value of plan assets. These gains and losses are<br />
recognized over the expected average remaining working lives of the employees<br />
<strong>part</strong>icipating in the plan.<br />
2.6.18 Borrowing Costs<br />
Borrowing costs are capitalized if these are directly attributable to the acquisition,<br />
construction or production of a qualifying asset. Capitalization of borrowing costs<br />
commences when the activities for the asset’s intended use are in progress and<br />
expenditures and borrowing costs are being incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalized<br />
until the assets are ready for their intended use. These costs are amortized using the<br />
straight-line method over the EUL of the related property and equipment. If the<br />
resulting carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment<br />
loss is recognized. Borrowing costs include interest charges and other related<br />
financing charges incurred in connection with the borrowing of funds. Premiums on<br />
long-term debt are included under “Long-term debt” account in the consolidated<br />
balance sheets and are amortized using the effective interest rate method.<br />
Other borrowing costs are recognized as expense in the period in which these are<br />
incurred.
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2.6.19 Leases<br />
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the<br />
substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfillment of<br />
the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the<br />
arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. A reassessment is made after inception<br />
of the lease only if one of the following applies:<br />
• there is a change in contractual terms, other than a renewal or extension of the<br />
arrangement;<br />
• a renewal option is exercised or extension granted, unless that term of the renewal<br />
or extension was initially included in the lease term;<br />
• there is a change in the determination of whether fulfillment is dependent on a<br />
specified asset; or<br />
• there is a substantial change to the asset.<br />
Where a reassessment is made, lease accounting shall commence or cease from the<br />
date when the change in circumstances gave rise to the reassessment for any of the<br />
scenarios above, and at the date of renewal or extension period for the second<br />
scenario.<br />
For arrangements entered into prior to January 1, 2005, the date of inception is<br />
deemed to be January 1, 2005 in accordance with the transitional requirements of<br />
IFRIC 4.<br />
2.16.19.1 Group as Lessee<br />
Finance leases, which transfer to the <strong>Globe</strong> Group substantially all the<br />
risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are<br />
capitalized at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased<br />
property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments<br />
and included in Property and equipment account with the corresponding<br />
liability to the lessor included in “Other long-term liabilities” account.<br />
Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and<br />
reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest<br />
on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged<br />
directly to interest expense.<br />
Capitalized leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the EUL of<br />
the assets or the respective lease terms, if there is no reasonable certainty<br />
that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term.<br />
Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of<br />
ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Operating lease<br />
payments are recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of<br />
income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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2.16.19.2 Group as Lessor<br />
Finance leases, where the <strong>Globe</strong> Group transfers substantially all the risk<br />
and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item to the lessee, are<br />
included in the statements of condition under loans and receivables<br />
account. A lease receivable is recognized over the leasing period of an<br />
amount equaling the present value of the lease payments using the<br />
implicit rate of interest and including any guaranteed terminal value. All<br />
income resulting from the receivable is included in Interest income in the<br />
consolidated statements of income.<br />
Leases where the <strong>Globe</strong> Group does not transfer substantially all the risk<br />
and benefits of ownership of the assets are classified as operating leases.<br />
Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating operating leases are added to<br />
the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term<br />
on the same basis as the rental income. Contingent rents are recognized<br />
as revenue in the period in which they are earned.<br />
2.6.20 Selling, Advertising and Promotions Expenses<br />
Selling, advertising and promotions expenses are charged against current operations as<br />
incurred.<br />
2.6.21 Foreign Currency Transactions<br />
The functional and presentation currency of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group is the Philippine Peso.<br />
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in Philippine Peso based<br />
on the exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates. Foreign currencydenominated<br />
monetary assets and liabilities are translated to Philippine Peso at the<br />
exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Foreign exchange differentials<br />
between rate at transaction date, and rate at settlement date or balance sheet date of<br />
foreign currency-denominated monetary assets or liabilities are credited to or charged<br />
against current operations.<br />
2.6.22 Earnings Per Share (EPS)<br />
Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings applicable to common stock by the<br />
weighted average number of common shares outstanding, after giving retroactive<br />
effect for any stock dividends, stock splits or reverse stock splits during the period.<br />
Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of<br />
common shares outstanding during the period, after giving retroactive effect for any<br />
stock dividends, stock splits or reverse stock splits during the period, and adjusted for<br />
the effect of dilutive options and dilutive convertible preferred shares. Outstanding<br />
stock options will have a dilutive effect under the treasury stock method only when<br />
the average market price of the underlying common share during the period exceeds<br />
the exercise price of the option. If the required dividends to be declared on convertible<br />
preferred shares divided by the number of equivalent common shares, assuming such<br />
shares are converted, would decrease the basic EPS, then such convertible preferred<br />
shares would be deemed dilutive. Where the effect of the assumed conversion of the<br />
preferred shares and the exercise of all outstanding options have anti-dilutive effect,<br />
basic and diluted EPS are stated at the same amount.
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2.6.23 Segment Reporting<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s major operating business units are the basis upon which the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group reports its primary segment <strong>information</strong>. In 2005, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group started<br />
monitoring its wireline voice and data businesses as one major converged service with<br />
similar risks and returns. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s business segments consist of:<br />
(1) wireless communication services and (2) wireline communication services. The<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group generally accounts for inter-segment revenues and expenses at agreed<br />
transfer prices.<br />
2.6.24 Contingencies<br />
Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements.<br />
These are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying<br />
economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are not recognized in the consolidated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> statements but are disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is<br />
probable.<br />
2.6.25 Subsequent Events<br />
Any post period-end event up to the date of approval of the BOD of the consolidated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> statements that provides additional <strong>information</strong> about the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s<br />
position at balance sheet date (adjusting event) is reflected in the consolidated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> statements. Any post period-end event that is not an adjusting event is<br />
disclosed in the notes to the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements when material.<br />
3. Management’s Significant Accounting Judgments and Use of Estimates<br />
3.1 Judgments and Estimates<br />
The preparation of the accompanying consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements in conformity with<br />
PFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts<br />
reported in the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements and accompanying notes. The estimates and<br />
assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements are based upon<br />
management’s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> statements. Actual results could differ from such estimates.<br />
Judgments and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and<br />
other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under<br />
the circumstances.<br />
3.1.1 Judgments<br />
3.1.1.1 Leases<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group has entered into various lease agreements as lessee and lessor.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group has determined that it retains all the significant risks and<br />
rewards on equipment and office spaces leased out on operating lease and various<br />
items of property and equipment acquired through finance lease.
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3.1.1.2 Fair value of <strong>financial</strong> instruments<br />
Where the fair values of <strong>financial</strong> assets and <strong>financial</strong> liabilities recorded on the<br />
consolidated balance sheets cannot be derived from active markets, they are<br />
determined using a variety of valuation techniques that include the use of<br />
mathematical models. The input to these models is taken from observable<br />
markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is<br />
required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of<br />
liquidity and model inputs such as correlation and volatility for longer dated<br />
derivatives.<br />
3.1.1.3 HTM investments<br />
The classification to HTM investment requires significant judgment. In making<br />
this judgment, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group evaluates its intention and ability to hold such<br />
investments to maturity. If the <strong>Globe</strong> Group fails to keep these investments to<br />
maturity other than in certain specific circumstances - for example, selling an<br />
insignificant amount close to maturity - it will be required to reclassify the entire<br />
portfolio as AFS investments. The investments would therefore be measured at<br />
fair value and not at amortized cost.<br />
3.1.1.4 Financial assets not quoted in an active market<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group classifies <strong>financial</strong> assets by evaluating, among others, whether<br />
the asset is quoted or not in an active market. Included in the evaluation on<br />
whether a <strong>financial</strong> asset is quoted in an active market is the determination on<br />
whether quoted prices are readily and regularly available, and whether those<br />
prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm’s<br />
length basis.<br />
3.1.2 Estimates<br />
3.1.2.1 Revenue recognition<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s revenue recognition policies require management to make use<br />
of estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of the revenues<br />
and receivables.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s agreements with local and foreign carriers for inbound and<br />
outbound traffic subject to settlements require traffic reconciliations before actual<br />
settlement is done, which may not be the actual volume of traffic as measured by<br />
management. Initial recognition of revenues is based on observed traffic in the<br />
network since normal historical experience adjustments are not material to the<br />
consolidated <strong>financial</strong> statements. Differences between the amounts initially<br />
recognized and actual settlements are taken up in the accounts upon<br />
reconciliation. However, there is no assurance that such use of estimates will not<br />
result in material adjustments in future periods.<br />
Starting fourth quarter of 2006 based on the established historical pattern of<br />
discount availments of the carriers, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recorded inbound revenues<br />
net of the estimated prompt payment discount amounting to P=170.0 million as of<br />
December 31, 2006.
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Total unsettled net inbound traffic revenues from local and foreign traffic carriers<br />
as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 (included under “Receivables”)<br />
amounted to P=1,959.17 million, P=3,120.37 million and P=2,315.05 million,<br />
respectively. Total unsettled and net outbound traffic to local and foreign carriers<br />
as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 (included under “Accounts payable and<br />
accrued expenses”) amounted to P=1,501.93, P=1,544.66 million and P=1,104.86<br />
million, respectively.<br />
3.1.2.2 Allowance for impairment losses on receivables<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group maintains allowance for impairment losses at a level considered<br />
adequate to provide for potential uncollectible receivables. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
performs regular review of the age and status of these accounts, designed to<br />
identify accounts with objective evidence of impairment and provide with the<br />
appropriate allowance for impairment losses. The review is accomplished using a<br />
combination of specific and collective assessment approaches, with the<br />
impairment losses being determined for each risk grouping identified by the<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group. The amount and timing of recorded expenses for any period would<br />
differ if the <strong>Globe</strong> Group made different judgments or utilized different<br />
methodologies. An increase in allowance for impairment losses would increase<br />
the recorded operating expenses and decrease current assets.<br />
Impairment losses on receivables amounted to P=422.83 million, P=615.73 million<br />
and P=1,052.22 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively (see Note 22).<br />
Receivables, net of allowance for impairment losses, amounted to P=5,527.91<br />
million, P=6,764.13 million and P=5,457.91 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005<br />
and 2004, respectively (see Note 4).<br />
3.1.2.3 Allowance for obsolescence and market decline<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group, in determining the NRV, considers any adjustment necessary<br />
for obsolescence which is generally with 100% provision for items that have been<br />
nonmoving for more than a year. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group adjusts the cost of inventory to<br />
recoverable value at a level considered adequate to reflect market decline in value<br />
of the recorded inventories. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group reviews the classification of the<br />
inventories and generally provides adjustments for recoverable values of new,<br />
actively sold and slow-moving inventories by reference to prevailing values of the<br />
same inventories in the market.<br />
The amount and timing of recorded expenses for any period would differ if<br />
different judgments were made or different estimates were utilized. An increase<br />
in allowance for obsolescence and market decline would increase recorded<br />
operating expenses and decrease current assets.<br />
Inventory obsolescence and market decline amounted to P=80.05 million and<br />
P=72.39 million in 2005 and 2004, respectively (see Note 22). Reversal of<br />
inventory, obsolescence and market decline in 2006 amounted to P=61.39 million<br />
(see Note 22).
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Inventories and supplies, net of allowances, amounted to P=993.50 million,<br />
P=1,372.46 million and P=1,136.89 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and<br />
2004, respectively (see Note 5).<br />
3.1.2.4 Asset retirement obligations<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group is legally required under various contracts to restore leased<br />
property to its original condition and to bear the costs of dismantling and<br />
deinstallation at the end of the contract period. These costs are accrued based on<br />
an in-house estimate, which incorporates estimates of asset retirement costs, third<br />
<strong>part</strong>y margins and interest rates. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognizes the fair value of the<br />
liability for these obligations and capitalizes the present value of these costs as<br />
<strong>part</strong> of the balance of the related property and equipment accounts, which are<br />
being depreciated and amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the<br />
related asset or the lease term, whichever is shorten. The market risk premium<br />
was excluded from the estimate of the fair value of the ARO because a reasonable<br />
and reliable estimate of the market risk premium is not obtainable. Since a market<br />
risk premium is unavailable, fair value is assumed to be the present value of the<br />
obligations. The fair value and present value of dismantling costs is computed<br />
based on an average credit adjusted risk free rate of 7.50% and 14.62% in 2006<br />
and 2005, respectively. Assumptions used to compute ARO are reviewed and<br />
updated annually.<br />
The amount and timing of recorded expenses for any period would differ if<br />
different judgments were made or different estimates were utilized. An increase in<br />
ARO would increase recorded operating expenses and increase noncurrent<br />
liabilities.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, ARO included in property and<br />
equipment has a carrying value of P=1,316.61 million, P=907.05 million and<br />
P=769.80 million, respectively (see Note 15).<br />
3.1.2.5 EUL of property and equipment, intangible assets and investment property<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group reviews annually the EUL of these assets based on expected asset<br />
utilization as anchored on business plans and strategies that also consider<br />
expected future technological developments and market behavior. It is possible<br />
that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in these<br />
estimates brought about by changes in the factors mentioned. A reduction in the<br />
EUL of property and equipment, intangible assets and investment property would<br />
increase the recorded depreciation and amortization expense and decrease<br />
noncurrent assets.
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The EUL of property and equipment of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group are as follows:<br />
Years<br />
Telecommunications equipment:<br />
Tower 15<br />
Switch 10 and 15<br />
Outside plant 10-20<br />
Distribution dropwires 5<br />
Cellular facilities and others 3-10<br />
Buildings 20<br />
Leasehold improvements 5 years or lease term, whichever is shorter<br />
Investments in cable systems 15<br />
Furniture, fixtures and equipment<br />
Transportation and work<br />
3-5<br />
equipment 2-5<br />
The EUL of intangible assets are amortized over the EUL of the related computer<br />
software ranging from 3 to 5 years or life of the telecommunications equipment<br />
where it is assigned.<br />
The EUL of investment property is 15 years.<br />
In the fourth quarter of 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognized additional depreciation<br />
on telecommunications equipment amounting to P=790.06 million due to shortened<br />
remaining useful lives of certain assets resulting from continuing upgrades made<br />
to the network and changes in estimated remaining useful lives of certain<br />
components of network assets as a result of the application of a more<br />
comprehensive approach to component accounting. These changes have been<br />
accounted for as change in accounting estimates.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, property and equipment, intangible<br />
assets and investment property amounted to P=97,517.54 million,<br />
P=99,914.94 million and P=102,849.37 million, respectively (see Notes 7, 8 and 9).<br />
3.1.2.6 Asset impairment<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group assesses impairment on assets whenever events or changes in<br />
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be<br />
recoverable. The factors that <strong>Globe</strong> Group considers important which could<br />
trigger an impairment review include the following:<br />
• significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected<br />
future operating results;<br />
• significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy<br />
for overall business; and<br />
• significant negative industry or economic trends.
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An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset<br />
exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an<br />
asset’s net selling price and value in use. The net selling price is the amount<br />
obtainable from the sale of an asset in an arm’s length transaction while value in<br />
use is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the<br />
continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life.<br />
Recoverable amounts are estimated for individual assets or, if it is not possible,<br />
for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. For impairment loss on<br />
specific assets, the recoverable amount represents the net selling price.<br />
In determining the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to be<br />
generated from the continued use of the assets, <strong>Globe</strong> Group is required to make<br />
estimates and assumptions that can materially affect the consolidated <strong>financial</strong><br />
statements.<br />
In 2005, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group recognized impairment losses on certain network assets<br />
amounting to P=925.77 million as a result of impairment reviews and reconciliation<br />
exercise based on the count activity.<br />
For the <strong>Globe</strong> Group, the cash-generating unit is the combined wireless and<br />
wireline asset groups of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove. This asset grouping is<br />
predicated upon the requirement contained in Executive Order (EO) No. 109 and<br />
RA No. 7925 requiring licensees of Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS)<br />
and International Digital Gateway Facility (IGF) services to provide 400,000 and<br />
300,000 LEC lines, respectively, as a condition for the grant of such licenses.<br />
Property and equipment, investment property, intangible assets and investment in<br />
an associate and a joint venture amounted to P=97,554.87 million,<br />
P=99,958.20 million and P=102,941.30 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and<br />
2004, respectively (see Notes 7, 8, 9 and 10).<br />
3.1.2.7 Deferred income tax assets<br />
The carrying amounts of deferred income tax assets are reviewed at each balance<br />
sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient<br />
taxable income will be available to allow all or <strong>part</strong> of the deferred income tax<br />
assets to be utilized.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, Innove and GXI has net deferred<br />
income tax assets of P=801.86 million, P=1,163.94 million and P=2,413.25 million,<br />
respectively, while <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has net deferred income tax liabilities of<br />
P=5,540.00 million, P=4,432.87 million and P=3,474.73 million, respectively (see<br />
Note 23). <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove has no unrecognized deferred income tax<br />
assets as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004. GXI has not recognized deferred<br />
income tax assets on its NOLCO.
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3.1.2.8 Financial assets and liabilities<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group carries certain <strong>financial</strong> assets and liabilities at fair value, which<br />
requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgment. While significant<br />
components of fair value measurement were determined using verifiable objective<br />
evidence (i.e., foreign exchange rates, interest rates, volatility rates), the amount<br />
of changes in fair value would differ if the <strong>Globe</strong> Group utilized different<br />
valuation methodologies. Any changes in fair value of these <strong>financial</strong> assets and<br />
liabilities would affect profit and loss and equity.<br />
Financial assets carried at fair values as of December 31, 2006 and 2005,<br />
amounted to P=1,920.28 million and P=2,769.21 million, respectively, and <strong>financial</strong><br />
liabilities carried at fair values as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, amounted to<br />
P=1,086.12 million and P=731.75 million, respectively (see Note 27).<br />
3.1.2.9 Pension and other employee benefits<br />
The determination of the obligation and cost of pension and other employee<br />
benefits is dependent on the selection of certain assumptions used in calculating<br />
such amounts. Those assumptions include, among others, discount rates, expected<br />
returns on plan assets and salary increase rates (see Note 18). In accordance with<br />
PFRS, actual results that differ from the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s assumptions, subject to<br />
the 10% corridor test, are accumulated and amortized over future periods and<br />
therefore, generally affect the recognized expense and recorded obligation in such<br />
future periods.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group has unrecognized actuarial loss of<br />
P=259.06 million while unrecognized actuarial gains of P=153.59 million and<br />
P=105.46 million were recognized in 2005 and 2004, respectively (see Note 18).<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group also determines the cost of equity-settled transactions using<br />
assumptions on the appropriate pricing model. Significant assumptions include,<br />
among others, share price, exercise price, option life, risk-free interest rate,<br />
expected dividend and expected volatility rate for the cost of share-based<br />
payments.<br />
Cost of share-based payments in 2006, 2005 and 2004 amounted to<br />
P=161.63 million, P=161.73 million and P=134.77 million, respectively (see Note 16).<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group also estimates other employee benefit obligations and expenses,<br />
including cost of paid leaves based on historical leave availments of employees,<br />
subject to the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s policy. These estimates may vary depending on the<br />
future changes in salaries and actual experiences during the period.<br />
The accrued balance of other employee benefits (included in Accrued expenses<br />
under “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” account and in “Other long-term<br />
liabilities” account in the consolidated balance sheets) as of December 31, 2006<br />
and 2005 amounted to P=246.98 million and P=217.26 million, respectively.
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While the <strong>Globe</strong> Group believes that the assumptions are reasonable and<br />
appropriate, significant differences between actual experiences and assumptions<br />
may materially affect the cost of employee benefits and related obligations.<br />
3.1.2.10 Contingencies<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove are currently involved in various legal proceedings.<br />
The estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims has been<br />
developed in consultation with outside counsel handling <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and<br />
Innove’s defense in these matters and is based upon an analysis of potential<br />
results. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove currently do not believe that these proceedings<br />
will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated <strong>financial</strong> position. It is<br />
possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by<br />
changes in the estimates or in the effectiveness of the strategies relating to these<br />
proceedings (see Note 25).<br />
4. Receivables<br />
This account consists of receivables from:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Subscribers P=5,947,904 P=8,022,307 P=7,988,865<br />
Traffic settlements - net 16a 1,959,169 3,120,374 2,315,050<br />
Others 305,615 305,076 242,789<br />
8,212,688 11,447,757 10,546,704<br />
Less allowance for impairment losses<br />
Subscribers 2,485,188 4,468,009 4,787,070<br />
Traffic settlements and others 199,595 215,618 301,721<br />
2,684,783 4,683,627 5,088,791<br />
P=5,527,905 P=6,764,130 P=5,457,913<br />
Traffic settlements receivables are presented net of traffic settlements payables of<br />
P=3,675.43 million, P=1,979.29 million and P=1,196.82 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and<br />
2004, respectively, (see Note 12).
5. Inventories and Supplies<br />
This account consists of:<br />
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2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
At cost:<br />
Wireline telephone sets P=– P=– P=69,767<br />
Call cards and others 21,390 10,601 6,116<br />
21,390 10,601 75,883<br />
At NRV:<br />
Handsets and accessories 520,352 840,244 393,803<br />
SIM packs, spare <strong>part</strong>s and supplies 385,795 469,335 667,199<br />
Wireline telephone sets 65,958 52,279 –<br />
972,105 1,361,858 1,061,002<br />
P=993,495 P=1,372,459 P=1,136,885<br />
6. Prepayments and Other Current Assets<br />
This account consists of:<br />
Note 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Prepayments P=392,840 P=297,109 P=331,591<br />
Input VAT - net 43,000 286,784 312,566<br />
Other current assets 24d 818,842 531,576 439,251<br />
P=1,254,682 P=1,115,469 P=1,083,408<br />
Innove and GXI’s net input VAT amounting to P=43.00 million, P=286.78 million and<br />
P=312.57 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, is presented net of output<br />
VAT of P=85.26 million, P=102.74 million and P=172.98 million, respectively.
7. Property and Equipment<br />
2006<br />
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The rollforward analysis of this account follows:<br />
Buildings and<br />
Furniture, Transportation<br />
Telecommunications Leasehold Investments in Fixtures and and Work<br />
Assets Under<br />
Equipment Improvements Cable Systems Equipment Equipment Land Construction Total<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Cost<br />
At January 1 P=125,123,066 P=18,932,872 P=9,062,539 P=4,091,131 P=1,332,701 P=897,914 P=2,875,734 P=162,315,957<br />
Additions 2,295,585 119,722 1,085,012 371,135 301,702 – 10,387,091 14,560,247<br />
Retirements/disposals (437,156) (41,548) – (67,870) (156,446) – (16,946) (719,966)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 5,000,324 1,371,319 (129,589) 114,731 134 – (6,600,376) (243,457)<br />
At December 31<br />
Accumulated Depreciation,<br />
Amortization and<br />
Impairment Losses<br />
131,981,819 20,382,365 10,017,962 4,509,127 1,478,091 897,914 6,645,503 175,912,781<br />
At January 1 52,824,235 5,355,595 2,060,827 2,625,964 894,666 – – 63,761,287<br />
Depreciation and amortization 13,150,285 1,786,495 622,633 872,593 205,351 – – 16,637,357<br />
Retirements/disposals (313,795) (25,032) – (66,240) (125,814) – – (530,881)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 11,191 1,769 (42,120) 798 (33) – – (28,395)<br />
At December 31<br />
Net Book Value at<br />
65,671,916 7,118,827 2,641,340 3,433,115 974,170 – – 79,839,368<br />
December 31 P=66,309,903 P=13,263,538 P=7,376,622 P=1,076,012 P=503,921 P=897,914 P=6,645,503 P=96,073,413<br />
2005<br />
Buildings and<br />
Furniture, Transportation<br />
Assets<br />
Telecommunications Leasehold Investments in Fixtures and and Work<br />
Under<br />
Equipment Improvements Cable Systems Equipment Equipment Land Construction Total<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Cost<br />
At January 1 P=117,423,719 P=15,688,934 P=9,011,832* P=3,436,886 P=1,191,320 P=928,222 P=4,142,164 P=151,823,077<br />
Additions 1,616,476 108,003 33,350 440,860 222,410 36 12,529,070 14,950,205<br />
Retirements/disposals (3,549,702) (19,819) (2,581) (446,965) (85,182) (30,344) – (4,134,593)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 9,632,573 3,155,754 19,938 660,350 4,153 – (13,795,500) (322,732)<br />
At December 31 125,123,066 18,932,872 9,062,539 4,091,131 1,332,701 897,914 2,875,734 162,315,957<br />
Telecommunications<br />
Equipment<br />
Buildings and<br />
Leasehold<br />
Improvements<br />
Investments in<br />
Cable Systems<br />
Furniture,<br />
Fixtures and<br />
Equipment<br />
Transportation<br />
and Work<br />
Equipment Land<br />
Assets<br />
Under<br />
Construction Total<br />
Accumulated Depreciation,<br />
Amortization and<br />
Impairment Losses<br />
At January 1 42,953,548 3,791,378 1,441,963 2,182,047 760,902 – – 51,129,838<br />
Depreciation and amortization 12,107,710 1,583,301 618,345 811,762 193,734 – – 15,314,852<br />
Impairment 294,138 – – 17,742 – – – 311,880<br />
Retirements/disposals (2,526,563) (7,952) (961) (413,845) (64,752) – – (3,014,073)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments (4,598) (11,132) 1,480 28,258 4,782 – – 18,790<br />
At December 31 52,824,235 5,355,595 2,060,827 2,625,964 894,666 – – 63,761,287<br />
Net Book Value at<br />
December 31 P=72,298,831 P=13,577,277 P=7,001,712 P=1,465,167 P=438,035 P=897,914 P=2,875,734 P=98,554,670<br />
* Includes PAS 39 adjustment (see Note 16c).
2004<br />
Telecommunications<br />
Equipment<br />
Buildings and<br />
Leasehold<br />
Improvements<br />
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Investments in<br />
Cable Systems<br />
Furniture,<br />
Fixtures and<br />
Equipment<br />
Transportation<br />
and Work<br />
Equipment Land<br />
Assets Under<br />
Construction Total<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Cost<br />
At January 1 P=104,069,288 P=11,431,609 P=10,071,745 P=2,307,792 P=976,109 P=927,857 P=3,109,261 P=132,893,661<br />
Additions 951,758 113,981 64,748 1,173,420 272,767 365 19,125,299 21,702,338<br />
Retirements/disposals (530,886) (48,686) – (93,010) (56,275) – (12,404) (741,261)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 12,933,559 4,192,030 37,613 48,684 (1,281) – (18,079,992) (869,387)<br />
At December 31<br />
Accumulated Depreciation,<br />
Amortization and<br />
Impairment Losses<br />
117,423,719 15,688,934 10,174,106 3,436,886 1,191,320 928,222 4,142,164 152,985,351<br />
At January 1 32,055,043 2,633,507 940,287 1,543,056 652,081 – – 37,823,974<br />
Depreciation and amortization 11,671,431 1,177,305 713,597 704,138 151,605 – – 14,418,076<br />
Retirements/disposals (286,775) (18,992) – (59,203) (42,903) – – (407,873)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments (486,151) (442) – (5,944) 119 – – (492,418)<br />
At December 31<br />
Net Book Value at<br />
42,953,548 3,791,378 1,653,884 2,182,047 760,902 – – 51,341,759<br />
December 31 P=74,470,171 P=11,897,556 P=8,520,222 P=1,254,839 P=430,418 P=928,222 P=4,142,164 P=101,643,592<br />
The carrying values of property and equipment held under finance leases where <strong>Globe</strong> Group is<br />
the lessee are as follows (see Note 24c):<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Furniture, fixtures and equipment P=144,372 P=138,978 P=166,417<br />
Transportation and work equipment 4,043 3,850 4,400<br />
148,415 142,828 170,817<br />
Less accumulated depreciation 147,793 136,481 147,902<br />
Net book value at December 31 P=622 P=6,347 P=22,915<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s <strong>information</strong> about borrowing costs for the year follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Capitalized interest P=45,530 P=111,340 P=77,670<br />
Other capitalized borrowing costs 2,550 28,323 133,465<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group uses its borrowed funds to finance the acquisition of property and equipment to<br />
its intended location and working condition. Borrowing costs incurred relating to these<br />
acquisitions were included in the cost of property and equipment using 9.75% capitalization rate<br />
for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 while capitalization rate ranges from 9.75% to<br />
10.47% for the year ended December 31, 2004.<br />
Investments in cable systems includes the cost of <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s ownership share in the capacity<br />
of certain cable systems under a joint venture or a consortium or private cable set-up and<br />
indefeasible rights of use (IRUs) of circuits in various cable systems. It also includes the cost of<br />
cable landing station and transmission facilities where <strong>Globe</strong> Group is the landing <strong>part</strong>y.
8. Investment Property<br />
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The rollforward analysis of this account follows:<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Cost<br />
At January 1 P=308,455 P=290,834 P=281,821<br />
Additions 95,232 17,621 9,013<br />
At December 31<br />
Accumulated Depreciation<br />
403,687 308,455 290,834<br />
At January 1 48,917 29,318 10,833<br />
Depreciation for the year 19,196 19,599 18,485<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 21,071 – –<br />
At December 31 89,184 48,917 29,318<br />
Net Book Value at December 31 P=314,503 P=259,538 P=261,516<br />
Investment property represents the portion of a building that is currently being held for lease to<br />
third <strong>part</strong>ies (see Note 24b). Additions to investment property during the year represent new leases<br />
of office spaces to third <strong>part</strong>ies.<br />
The details of income and expenses related to the investment property follow:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Lease income P=33,445 P=29,011 P=20,844<br />
Direct expenses 40,788 20,091 19,005<br />
The fair value of the investment property as of December 31, 2006, as determined by market data<br />
approach, amounted to P=285.74 million based on the report issued by an independent appraiser<br />
dated December 6, 2006.
9. Intangible Assets<br />
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The rollforward analysis of this account follows:<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Cost<br />
At January 1 P=2,756,829 P=2,265,820 P=1,807,059<br />
Additions 320,206 595,621 620,600<br />
Retirements/disposals (742) (91,012) (154,682)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 191,470 (13,600) (7,157)<br />
At December 31<br />
Accumulated Amortization<br />
3,267,763 2,756,829 2,265,820<br />
At January 1 1,656,102 1,321,555 1,202,108<br />
Amortizations 481,000 395,998 269,264<br />
Retirements/disposals (6) (61,342) (144,928)<br />
Reclassifications/adjustments 1,043 (109) (4,889)<br />
At December 31 2,138,139 1,656,102 1,321,555<br />
Net Book Value at December 31 P=1,129,624 P=1,100,727 P=944,265<br />
Intangible assets pertain to software license costs and other VAS software applications that are not<br />
integral to the hardware/equipment.<br />
10. Investments in an Associate and a Joint Venture<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Investments carried at equity<br />
Acquisition cost:<br />
Bridge Mobile Pte. Ltd. (BMPL) P=56,332 P=56,332 P=56,332<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom Holdings, Inc. (GTHI) – 98 98<br />
Accumulated equity in net earnings (losses):<br />
At January 1<br />
56,332 56,430 56,430<br />
BMPL (13,166) – –<br />
GTHI – 167 229<br />
Add equity in net losses:<br />
(13,166) 167 229<br />
BMPL (5,834) (13,311) –<br />
GTHI – (23) (62)<br />
At December 31<br />
(5,834) (13,334) (62)<br />
BMPL 37,332 43,021 56,332<br />
GTHI – 242 265<br />
37,332 43,263 56,597<br />
Other investments in shares of stock carried at cost – – 35,328<br />
P=37,332 P=43,263 P=91,925
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Investment in BMPL<br />
On November 3, 2004, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and other leading Asia Pacific mobile operators<br />
(JV <strong>part</strong>ners) signed an Agreement (JV Agreement) to form a regional mobile alliance, which will<br />
operate through a Singapore-incorporated company, BMPL. The joint venture company is a<br />
commercial vehicle for the JV <strong>part</strong>ners to build and establish a regional mobile infrastructure and<br />
common service platform and deliver different regional mobile services to their subscribers.<br />
The other joint venture <strong>part</strong>ners with equal stake in the alliance include Bharti Tele-Ventures<br />
Limited (India), Maxis Communications Berhad (Malaysia), Optus Mobile Pty. Limited<br />
(Australia), Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), Taiwan Cellular Corporation<br />
(Taiwan), PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Indonesia) and Hongkong CSL Ltd. (Hongkong).<br />
Under the JV Agreement, each <strong>part</strong>ner shall contribute US$4.00 million based on an agreed<br />
schedule of contribution. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom may be called upon to contribute on dates to be<br />
determined by the JV. As of December 31, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has paid US$1.00 million<br />
(P=56.33 million) as initial subscription. BMPL started commercial operations in April 2005.<br />
Investment in GTHI<br />
GTHI is a special purpose vehicle incorporated in the Philippines, owned 32.67% each by <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Telecom and Ayala Corporation (AC), 33% by Singapore Telecom International Pte. Ltd. (STI) [a<br />
wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Telecom (ST)], and 1.66% by its directors and officers. On<br />
December 26, 2002, GTHI, having completed and concluded its only business activity related to<br />
Philippine Deposit Receipts (PDR), filed with the SEC a request for the revocation of its permit to<br />
sell PDRs. On December 8, 2003, the Philippine SEC approved the revocation of the Order of<br />
Registration and Certificate of Permit to Sell Securities to the Public issued to GTHI. On<br />
December 15, 2004, the BOD of GTHI approved the dissolution of GTHI, which was<br />
subsequently approved by the Philippine SEC on December 13, 2005. The remaining assets of<br />
GTHI have been fully liquidated as of August 14, 2006.<br />
11. Other Noncurrent Assets<br />
This account consists of:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Deferred input VAT<br />
Advance payments to suppliers and<br />
P=938,513 P=92,264 P=–<br />
contractors<br />
355,959 279,206 418,677<br />
Miscellaneous deposits 340,134 342,492 251,547<br />
Prepaid pension<br />
Revaluation of foreign currency swaps and<br />
18 247,437 264,024 309,226<br />
unamortized premium<br />
AFS investment in equity securities<br />
– – 1,116,414<br />
at cost - net – – –<br />
Others - net 126,065 36,594 272,634<br />
P=2,008,108 P=1,014,580 P=2,368,498
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AFS Investment in Equity Securities at Cost<br />
Innove had a 4.25% ownership in C2C Holdings, Pte. Ltd. (C2C Holdings) consisting of<br />
20 million Class A common shares at an acquisition cost of P=894.55 million. C2C Holdings is the<br />
holding company for the equity investments of all the cable landing <strong>part</strong>ies in C2C Pte. Ltd.<br />
(C2C). C2C, a related <strong>part</strong>y of STI is a private cable company with a network reaching 17,000<br />
kilometers that links China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines and<br />
the US. A full provision was recorded on this investment in 2003.<br />
The creditors of C2C appointed receivers in October 2005 and in January 2006, manifested their<br />
intention to take over the management of C2C. C2C’s creditors subsequently served notice to<br />
C2C Holdings that it was taking ownership of the shares of C2C Holdings in C2C due to the<br />
failure to achieve agreement on the restructuring of C2C’s debt. On August 7, 2006, the C2C<br />
shares were finally transferred to C2C Group Limited, the Company formed by the creditors to<br />
take ownership of the C2C shares (see Note 24).<br />
12. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses<br />
This account consists of:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Accounts payable 16 P=5,855,423 P=5,744,393 P=4,903,175<br />
Accrued project costs 24 4,548,838 2,444,114 3,454,285<br />
Accrued expenses 16 4,378,534 4,101,400 4,084,200<br />
Traffic settlements - net 4 1,501,931 1,544,657 1,104,861<br />
Output VAT 6 135,870 69,324 150,379<br />
Dividends payable 17 64,669 68,334 75,128<br />
P=16,485,265 P=13,972,222 P=13,772,028<br />
Traffic settlements payables are presented net of traffic settlements receivables amounting to<br />
P=5,135.88 million, P=7,478.60 million and P=3,761.56 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and<br />
2004, respectively.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom reported a net output VAT amounting<br />
to P=135.87 million, P=69.32 million and P=150.38 million, net of input VAT of P=156.16 million,<br />
P=207.07 million and P=224.74 million, respectively.<br />
13. Provisions<br />
Provisions relate to various pending regulatory claims and assessments. The <strong>information</strong> usually<br />
required by PAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, is not disclosed on<br />
the grounds that it can be expected to prejudice the outcome of these claims and assessments. The<br />
provisions include those related to <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s wireless and wireline business amounting to<br />
P=131.05 million, P=114.19 million and P=165.05 million as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004,<br />
respectively. As of February 5, 2007, the remaining pending regulatory claims and assessments<br />
are still being resolved.
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The balance of the provisions also includes Innove’s provision relating to NTC permit fees<br />
amounting to P=117.26 million, which were assessed by NTC on March 27, 1996 as required under<br />
Section 40 (g) of the Public Service Act. Innove, together with other telecommunications<br />
companies, <strong>part</strong>icularly the members of the Telecommunications Operators of the Philippines,<br />
had decided not to pay the assessed permit fees. Innove has retained these provisions pending the<br />
resolution of the ongoing Supreme Court (SC) case on the matter. The expected timing of the<br />
settlement of the permit fees cannot be anticipated pending resolution of these matters.<br />
14. Long-term Debt<br />
This account consists of:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2012 Senior Notes P=14,768,630 P=16,386,579 P=17,387,378<br />
Banks:<br />
Foreign 9,365,119 15,973,138 22,121,664<br />
Local 8,475,367 10,137,664 5,975,162<br />
Corporate notes 3,607,000 4,109,000 3,070,000<br />
Retail bonds 2,990,741 2,983,743 3,000,000<br />
Suppliers’ credits – 103,264 663,747<br />
39,206,857 49,693,388 52,217,951<br />
Less current portion 6,271,601 7,858,150 9,018,650<br />
P=32,935,256 P=41,835,238 P=43,199,301<br />
The maturities of long-term debt at nominal values excluding unamortized debt premium and<br />
issuance costs as of December 31, 2006 follow (in thousand pesos):<br />
Due in:<br />
2007 P=6,475,004<br />
2008 4,823,881<br />
2009 7,409,844<br />
2010 3,586,812<br />
2011 and thereafter 16,548,613<br />
P=38,844,154
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The interest rates and maturities of the above loans follow:<br />
Maturities Interest Rates<br />
2012 Senior Notes 2012 9.75%<br />
Banks:<br />
Foreign 2007-2011 4.20% to 8.62% in 2006<br />
2.17% to 12.45% in 2005<br />
1.16% to 6.83% in 2004<br />
Local 2007-2010 6.22% to 11.02% in 2006<br />
7.36% to 11.73% in 2005<br />
2.50% to 11.73% in 2004<br />
Corporate notes 2010-2012 6.22% to 16.09% in 2006<br />
7.36% to 16.00% in 2005<br />
8.40% to 16.00% in 2004<br />
Retail bonds 2007-2009 6.57% to 11.83% in 2006<br />
7.26% to 11.70% in 2005<br />
7.79% to 11.70% in 2004<br />
Suppliers’ credits 2006 4.70% to 6.48% in 2006<br />
4.39% to 6.69% in 2005<br />
2.71% to 6.88% in 2004<br />
Unamortized debt premium and issuance costs included in the following long-term debt as of<br />
December 31, 2006 are as follows (in thousand pesos) (see Note 27):<br />
Premium on 2012 Senior Notes (net of related debt<br />
issuance cost) P=371,961<br />
Unamortized debt issuance costs on retail bonds (9,258)<br />
P=362,703<br />
Senior Notes<br />
Pertinent terms of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s Senior Notes follow:<br />
2012 Senior Notes<br />
Date of issue April 4, 2002<br />
Maturity April 12, 2012<br />
Interest rate 9.75% p.a.<br />
Interest payments Semi-annual in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. Interest accrues from the<br />
date of original issuance or, if interest has already been paid, from the date it was most<br />
recently paid. Interest is computed on the basis of a 360-day period comprised of twelve<br />
30-day months.<br />
Eligible holders Bondholders of record on April 1 or October 1 immediately preceding each interest<br />
payment date.
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Redemption Options<br />
The 2012 Senior Notes are redeemable in whole or in <strong>part</strong> at the option of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom at the<br />
redemption dates set forth below, after giving the required notice under the indenture, and, if at the<br />
time of such notice the Notes are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, by publishing a<br />
notice in the Luxembourg Wort. The 2012 Senior Notes may be redeemed at the following prices<br />
(for Senior Notes redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on each of the years below,<br />
expressed as percentages of the principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional<br />
amounts thereon, if any, to the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the<br />
relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date):<br />
Redemption date On or after April 15, 2007<br />
Redemption price 2007 104.875%<br />
2008 103.250%<br />
2009 101.625%<br />
2010 and thereafter 100.000%<br />
On August 22, 2006 and September 1, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom repurchased US$6.46 million in face<br />
value of its 2012 Senior Notes. Bond redemption costs (included in “Financing costs” account)<br />
incurred in 2006 amounted to P=23.24 million.<br />
On January 12, 2007, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s<br />
application to redeem the 2012 Senior Notes in 2007. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom plans to issue a formal call<br />
to the trustee after refinancing has been secured.<br />
Covenants<br />
The 2012 Senior Notes are unsecured obligations, equal in ranking among themselves and with all<br />
of the existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt, subject to Article 2244 (14) of the<br />
Civil Code of the Philippines, and senior in right of payment to all future subordinated debt.<br />
Secured debt of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom will be effectively senior to the Senior Notes to the extent of the<br />
value of the assets securing such debt and also to the extent any such indebtedness is incurred by a<br />
restricted subsidiary. In addition, under the laws of the Philippines, in the event a borrower<br />
submits to insolvency or liquidation proceedings in which the borrower’s assets are liquidated,<br />
unsecured debt of the borrower that is evidenced by a public instrument as provided in<br />
Article 2244 (14) of the Civil Code of the Philippines will rank ahead of unsecured debt of the<br />
borrower that is not evidenced by a public instrument.<br />
The 2012 Senior Notes provide certain restrictions, which include among others, incurrence of<br />
additional debt, certain dividend payments, liens, repayments of certain debts,<br />
merger/consolidation and sale of assets in general.<br />
Bank Loans and Corporate Notes<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s unsecured corporate notes, which consist of fixed and floating rate notes and<br />
peso-denominated bank loans, bear interest at stipulated and prevailing market rates. The US<br />
dollar-denominated unsecured loans extended by commercial banks bear interest based on US<br />
Dollar London Interbank Offered Rate (USD LIBOR) or Commercial Interest Reference Rate<br />
(CIRR) plus margins.
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The loan agreements with banks and other <strong>financial</strong> institutions provide for certain restrictions and<br />
requirements with respect to, among others, maintenance of <strong>financial</strong> ratios and percentage of<br />
ownership of specific shareholders, incurrence of additional long-term indebtedness or guarantees<br />
and creation of property encumbrances.<br />
Retail Bonds<br />
In February 2004, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom issued P=3,000.00 million unsecured retail bonds locally with<br />
fixed and floating interest rates based on MART 1 plus margins. The retail bonds have maturities<br />
ranging from 3 to 5 years. The retail bonds may be redeemed in whole, but not in <strong>part</strong>, at any time,<br />
by giving not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior notice, at a price equal to 100% of the<br />
principal amount of the bonds, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date fixed for<br />
redemption, if <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom will pay additional amounts due to change in tax and/or other<br />
regulations. The agreements covering the retail bonds provide restrictions with respect to, among<br />
others, maintenance of certain <strong>financial</strong> ratios, sale, transfer, assignment or disposal of assets and<br />
creation of property encumbrances.<br />
Suppliers’ Credits<br />
Unsecured suppliers’ credits accrue interests that are either fixed or based on USD LIBOR plus<br />
margins.<br />
15. Other Long-term Liabilities<br />
This account consists of:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
ARO P=1,316,612 P=907,053 P=769,795<br />
Noninterest bearing liabilities to<br />
an affiliate 16c 1,062,635 1,235,810 2,262,283<br />
Advance lease and service revenues 16c 114,094 137,925 164,209<br />
Accrued lease obligations and others 24 470,331 548,082 473,317<br />
P=2,963,672 2,828,870 3,669,604<br />
Less current portion 93,422 269,737 292,589<br />
Other Long-term liabilities P=2,870,250 P=2,559,133 P=3,377,015<br />
The maturities of other long-term liabilities at nominal amounts as of December 31, 2006 follow<br />
(in thousand pesos):<br />
Due in:<br />
2007 P=93,177<br />
2008 99,400<br />
2009 107,185<br />
2010 115,674<br />
2011 and thereafter 2,548,236<br />
P=2,963,672
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The rollforward analysis of <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s ARO follows:<br />
Note 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
At January 1 P=907,053 P=769,795 P=519,309<br />
Capitalized to property and equipment during<br />
the year - net of reversal 29 281,557 44,433 182,363<br />
Accretion expense during the year 128,002 92,825 68,123<br />
At December 31 P=1,316,612 P=907,053 P=769,795<br />
16. Related Party Transactions<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove, in their regular conduct of business, enter into transactions with their<br />
principal shareholders, AC and STI, and certain related <strong>part</strong>ies. These transactions, which are<br />
accounted for at market prices normally charged to unaffiliated customers for similar goods and<br />
services, include the following:<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom<br />
(a) <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has interconnection agreements with STI. The related net traffic settlements<br />
receivable (included in “Receivables” account in the consolidated balance sheets) and the<br />
interconnection toll income (included in “Service revenues” account in the consolidated<br />
statements of income) earned follow:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Traffic settlements receivable - net P=61,061 P=335,766 P=31,212<br />
Interconnection toll income 1,028,552 1,422,249 1,083,859<br />
(b) <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and STI have a technical assistance agreement whereby STI will provide<br />
consultancy and advisory services, including those with respect to the construction and<br />
operation of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s networks and communication services, equipment procurement<br />
and personnel services. In addition, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has software development, supply, license<br />
and support arrangements, lease of cable facilities, maintenance and restoration costs and other<br />
transactions with STI.<br />
The details of fees (included in repairs and maintenance under “General, selling and<br />
administrative costs and expenses” account in the consolidated statements of income) incurred<br />
under these agreements are as follows:<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Lease of cable facilities, maintenance and restoration<br />
costs and other transactions P=240,542 P=266,793 P=137,111<br />
Software development, supply, license and support 29,467 143,450 44,360<br />
Technical assistance fee 78,872 35,652 40,409
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The net outstanding balances due to STI (included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses”<br />
account in the consolidated balance sheets) arising from these transactions are as follows:<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Lease of cable facilities, maintenance and<br />
restoration costs and other transactions<br />
Software development, supply, license and<br />
P=24,203 P=13,738 P=62,675<br />
support 31,004 11,940 21,322<br />
Technical assistance fee 25,606 81,019 8,899<br />
(c) <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom reimburses AC for certain operating expenses. The net outstanding liabilities<br />
to AC related to these transactions as of December 31, 2006 were not material.<br />
(d) <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has preferred roaming service contract with BMPL. Under this contract, <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Telecom will pay BMPL for services rendered by the latter which include, among others,<br />
coordination and facilitation of preferred roaming arrangement among JV <strong>part</strong>ners, and<br />
procurement and maintenance of telecommunications equipment necessary for delivery of<br />
seamless roaming experience to customers. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also earns or incurs commission<br />
from BMPL for regional top-up service provided by the JV <strong>part</strong>ners. As of December 31,<br />
2006, balances related to these transactions were not material.<br />
The summary of consolidated outstanding balances resulting from transactions with related <strong>part</strong>ies<br />
follows:<br />
Notes 2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Traffic settlements receivable - net (included in<br />
“Receivables” account) 4 P=61,061 P=335,766 P=31,212<br />
Other current assets 6 1,651 927 946<br />
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 12 100,413 129,420 122,959<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s compensation of key management personnel by benefit type follows:<br />
Note 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Short-term employee benefits P=308,039 P=296,191 P=261,174<br />
Share-based payments 18 161,628 161,731 134,769<br />
Post-employment benefits 21,682 32,938 35,667<br />
P=491,349 P=490,860 P=431,610<br />
There are no agreements between <strong>Globe</strong> Group and any of its directors and key officers providing<br />
for benefits upon termination of employment, except for such benefits to which they may be<br />
entitled under <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s retirement plans.
17. Equity<br />
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<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s authorized capital stock consists of:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount<br />
(In Thousand Pesos and Number of Shares, Except Per Share Figures)<br />
Preferred stock - Series “A” -<br />
P=5 per share 250,000 P=1,250,000 250,000 P=1,250,000 250,000 P=1,250,000<br />
Common stock - P=50 per share 179,934 8,996,719 179,934 8,996,719 200,000 10,000,000<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s issued and subscribed capital stock consists of:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount<br />
(In Thousand Pesos and Number of Shares)<br />
Preferred stock 158,515 P=792,575 158,515 P=792,575 158,515 P=792,575<br />
Common stock 132,080 6,603,989 131,900 6,595,022 151,905 7,595,272<br />
Subscriptions receivable (46,910) (53,856) (64,824)<br />
P=7,349,654 P=7,333,741 P=8,323,023<br />
Preferred Stock<br />
Preferred stock - Series “A” has the following features:<br />
(a) Convertible to one common share after 10 years from issue date at not less than the prevailing<br />
market price of the common stock less the par value of the preferred shares;<br />
(b) Cumulative and non<strong>part</strong>icipating;<br />
(c) Floating rate dividend (set at MART 1 plus 2% average for a 12-month period);<br />
(d) Issued at P=5 par;<br />
(e) With voting rights;<br />
(f) <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has the right to redeem the preferred shares at par plus accrued dividends at<br />
any time after 5 years from date of issuance; and<br />
(g) Preferences as to dividend in the event of liquidation.<br />
Preferred “A” shares were listed on July 29, 2001 with the PSE.<br />
The dividends for preferred shares are declared upon the sole discretion of the Company’s BOD.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group has no dividends in arrears to its preferred<br />
stockholders.
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Common Stock<br />
The rollforward of outstanding common shares follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount<br />
(In Thousand Pesos and Number of Shares)<br />
At January 1 131,900 P=6,595,022 139,904 P=6,995,200 139,904* P=6,995,200<br />
Acquisition of treasury shares – – (8,064) (403,211) – –<br />
Exercise of stock options 180 8,967 60 3,033 – –<br />
At December 31 132,080 P=6,603,989 131,900 P=6,595,022 139,904 P=6,995,200<br />
* Net of 12.00 million treasury shares acquired in 2003<br />
Treasury Stock<br />
On February 1, 2005, the BOD approved an offer to purchase one share for every fifteen shares<br />
(1:15) of the outstanding common stock of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom from all stockholders of record as of<br />
February 10, 2005 at P=950.00 per share. On March 15, 2005, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom acquired<br />
8.06 million shares at a total cost of P=7,675.66 million, including incidental costs.<br />
On April 4, 2005, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s stockholders approved the cancellation of the 20.06 million<br />
treasury shares consisting of the 12.00 million shares acquired from Deutsche Telekom (DT) in<br />
2003 and the 8.06 million shares acquired during the March 2005 share buyback, and the<br />
amendments of the articles of incorporation of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom to reduce accordingly the<br />
authorized capital stock of the corporation from P=11,250.00 million to P=10,246.72 million. The<br />
SEC approved <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s application for the retirement and cancellation of the existing<br />
treasury shares on October 28, 2005. Accordingly, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom cancelled the existing treasury<br />
shares at cost. The difference between the par value and cost of treasury stock was charged to<br />
“Additional paid-in capital” and “Retained earnings” accounts amounting to P=5,179.35 million<br />
and P=9,685.80 million, respectively.<br />
Cash Dividends<br />
Information on <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s BOD declaration of cash dividends follows:<br />
Per share Amount Date Payable<br />
(In Thousand Pesos, Except Per Share Figures)<br />
Preferred stock dividends declared on:<br />
December 15, 2004 P=0.47 P=75,128 March 15, 2005<br />
December 13, 2005 0.43 68,334 March 15, 2006<br />
December 11, 2006<br />
Common stock dividends declared on:<br />
0.41 64,669 March 15, 2007<br />
January 29, 2004 18.00 2,518,270 March 14, 2004<br />
August 2, 2004 18.00 2,518,269 September 15, 2004<br />
February 1, 2005 20.00 2,798,077 March 15, 2005<br />
August 2, 2005 20.00 2,637,940 September 14, 2005<br />
February 7, 2006 20.00 2,638,072 March 15, 2006<br />
July 31, 2006 30.00 3,961,745 September 12, 2006
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On January 29, 2004, the BOD of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom approved a dividend policy to declare cash<br />
dividends to its common stockholders on a regular basis as may be determined by the BOD from<br />
time to time. The BOD had set out a dividend payout rate of approximately 50% of prior year’s<br />
net income payable semi-annually in March and September of each year. This will be reviewed<br />
annually, taking into account <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s operating results, cash flows, debt covenants, capital<br />
expenditure levels and liquidity.<br />
On July 31, 2006, the BOD of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom amended the dividend policy increasing the<br />
dividend payout rate at approximately 75% of prior year’s net income to be implemented starting<br />
2006’s second semi-annual cash dividend.<br />
Cash Dividends Declared After Balance Sheet Date<br />
On February 5, 2007, the BOD approved the declaration of the first semi-annual cash dividend in<br />
2007 of P=4,358.63 million (P=33.00 per common share) to common stockholders of record as of<br />
February 19, 2007 payable on March 15, 2007.<br />
Restrictions on Retained Earnings<br />
The retained earnings include the undistributed net earnings of consolidated subsidiaries and the<br />
accumulated equity in net earnings of associates and JV accounted for under the equity method<br />
totaling P=6,431.54 million as of December 31, 2006. This amount is not available for dividend<br />
declaration until received in the form of dividends from subsidiaries, associates and JV. The <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group is also subject to loan covenants that restrict its ability to pay dividends (see Note 14).<br />
18. Employee Benefits<br />
Stock Option Plans<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group has various stock-based compensation plans. The number of shares allocated under<br />
the plans shall not exceed the aggregate equivalent of 6% of the authorized capital stock.<br />
The Employees Stock Ownership Plan (ESOWN) for all regular employees (granted in 1998 and<br />
1999) and the Executive Stock Option Plan 1 (ESOP1) for key senior executives (granted in 1998<br />
and 2000) provide for an initial subscription price for shares covered by each grant equivalent to<br />
85% of the initial offer price. Any subsequent subscription for the ESOP1 shall be for a price<br />
equivalent to 85% of the average closing price for the month prior to the month of eligibility.<br />
These options are settled in equity once exercised. The qualified officers and employees shall pay<br />
for the shares subscribed under the ESOWN and ESOP1 through installments over a maximum<br />
period of 5 years and 10 years, respectively. The shares of stock have a holding period of five<br />
years and the employees must remain with <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom or its affiliates over such period. The<br />
plans also provide restrictions on sale or assignment of shares for five years from date of<br />
subscription. The number of exercised shares under ESOP1 totaled 1.71 million shares with a<br />
weighted average exercise price of P=196.75 per share. The remaining unexercised stock options<br />
under ESOWN and ESOP1 expired in 2004.
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Following are the additional stock option grants to key executives and senior management<br />
personnel of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group under Executive Stock Option Plan 2 (ESOP2) from 2003 to 2006:<br />
Date of<br />
Number of<br />
Options Exercise<br />
Grant<br />
Granted<br />
Price Exercise Dates<br />
April 4, 2003 680,200 P=547.00 per share 50% of options<br />
exercisable from April 4, 2005<br />
to April 14, 2013, remaining<br />
50% exercisable from April 4,<br />
2006 to April 4, 2013<br />
July 1, 2004 803,800 P=840.75 per share 50% of options<br />
exercisable from<br />
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2014,<br />
remaining 50% from July 1,<br />
2007 to June 30, 2014<br />
June 30, 2006 749,500 P=854.74 per share 50% of the options become<br />
exercisable from March 24,<br />
2008 to March 23, 2016,<br />
remaining 50% become<br />
exercisable from March 24,<br />
2009 to March 23, 2016<br />
Fair Value<br />
of each Fair Value<br />
Option Measurement<br />
P=283.11 Black-Scholes<br />
option pricing<br />
model<br />
P=357.94 Black-Scholes<br />
option pricing<br />
model<br />
P=292.12 Trinomial option<br />
pricing model<br />
The exercise price is based on the average quoted market price for the last 20 trading days<br />
preceding the approval date to offer the stock options.<br />
ESOP2 required the grantees to pay a nonrefundable option purchase price of P=1,000.00. In order<br />
to avail of the privilege, the grantees must remain with <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom or its affiliates from grant<br />
date up to the beginning of the exercise period of the corresponding shares.<br />
A summary of <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s stock option activity and related <strong>information</strong> follows (in number of<br />
shares):<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Outstanding, at January 1<br />
ESOP2 granted on:<br />
1,281,350 1,450,600 643,782<br />
April 4, 2003 – – 41,000<br />
July 1, 2004 – 8,000 795,800<br />
June 30, 2006 749,500 – –<br />
Exercised (435,810) (149,000) (2,700)<br />
Expired/forfeited/cancelled (4,100) (28,250) (27,282)<br />
Outstanding, at December 31 1,590,940 1,281,350 1,450,600<br />
Exercisable, at December 31 447,540 172,350 –<br />
The weighted average share price of the options amounted to P=647.80 in 2006 and P=547.00 in<br />
2005 and 2004.<br />
The average share price at date of exercise of stock options in 2006, 2005 and 2004 amounted to<br />
P=989.03, P=807.08 and P=909.17, respectively.
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As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the weighted average remaining contractual life of<br />
options outstanding is 8.17 years, 8.03 years and 8.94 years, respectively.<br />
The following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of the stock options at effective<br />
grant dates:<br />
June 30, 2006 July 1, 2004 April 4, 2003<br />
Share price P=930.00 P=835.00 P=580.00<br />
Exercise price P=854.75 P=840.75 P=547.00<br />
Expected volatility 29.51% 39.50% 34.64%<br />
Option life 10 years 10 years 10 years<br />
Expected dividends 5.38% 4.31% 2.70%<br />
Risk-free interest rate 10.30% 12.91% 11.46%<br />
The expected volatility measured at the standard deviation of expected share price returns was<br />
based on analysis of share prices for the past 365 days.<br />
Cost of share-based payment in 2006, 2005 and 2004 amounted to P=161.63 million,<br />
P=161.73 million and P=134.77 million, respectively.<br />
Pension Plans<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group has a funded, noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan covering<br />
substantially all of its regular employees. The benefits are based on years of service and<br />
compensation on the last year of employment. The <strong>information</strong> below represents the additional<br />
disclosures required under the amendments to PAS 19.<br />
The components of pension expense (included in staff costs under “General, selling and<br />
administrative costs and expenses”) in the consolidated statements of income are as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Current service cost P=92,191 P=93,305 P=98,332<br />
Interest cost on benefit obligation 67,443 81,207 68,752<br />
Expected return on plan assets (108,839) (112,833) (91,790)<br />
Net actuarial loss (gain) (3,732) (2,454) 133<br />
Total pension expense P=47,063 P=59,225 P=75,427<br />
Actual return on plan assets P=191,848 P=80,456 P=97,940<br />
The funded status and amounts recognized under “Other noncurrent assets” for the pension plan of<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove are as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Benefit obligation P=1,267,209 P=648,825 P=603,622<br />
Plan assets (1,255,588) (1,066,441) (1,018,309)<br />
11,621 (417,616) (414,687)<br />
Unrecognized net actuarial gains (loss) (259,058) 153,592 105,461<br />
Asset recognized in the consolidated balance sheets (P=247,437) (P=264,024) (P=309,226)
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The following tables present the changes in the present value of defined benefit obligation and fair<br />
value of plan assets:<br />
Defined benefit obligation<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Balance at January 1 P=648,825 P=603,622 P=622,508<br />
Interest cost 67,443 81,207 68,752<br />
Current service cost 92,191 93,305 98,332<br />
Benefits paid (62,354) (69,980) (36,721)<br />
Actuarial (gains) losses 521,104 (59,329) (149,249)<br />
Balance at December 31 P=1,267,209 P=648,825 P=603,622<br />
Fair value of plan assets<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Balance at January 1 P=1,066,441 P=1,018,309 P=920,989<br />
Expected return 108,839 112,833 91,790<br />
Contributions 28,907 14,023 28,015<br />
Benefits paid (62,354) (69,980) (36,721)<br />
Actuarial gains (losses) 113,755 (8,744) 14,236<br />
Balance at December 31 P=1,255,588 P=1,066,441 P=1,018,309<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group does not expect to make any contributions to its defined benefit pension plan in<br />
2007.<br />
The allocation of the fair value of plan assets of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Investments in debt securities 72.00% 84.00% 84.00%<br />
Investments in equity securities 25.00% 15.00% 13.00%<br />
Others 3.00% 1.00% 3.00%<br />
The allocation of the fair value of plan assets of Innove follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Investments in debt securities 74.00% 89.00% 87.00%<br />
Investments in equity securities 17.00% 7.00% 9.00%<br />
Others 9.00% 4.00% 4.00%<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the pension plan assets of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove include shares of<br />
stock of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom with total fair value of P=32.76 million, and shares of stock of other related<br />
<strong>part</strong>ies with total fair value of P=84.79 million.
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The assumptions used to determine pension benefits of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove are as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
Discount rate 6.25-7.00% 13.75% 13.75%<br />
Expected rate of return on plan assets 10.30% 10.50% 10.50%<br />
Salary rate increase 6.50% 8.50% 8.00%<br />
The overall expected rate of return on plan assets is determined based on the market prices<br />
prevailing on that date, applicable to the period over which the obligation is to be settled.<br />
Amounts for the current and previous three years are as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004 2003<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Defined benefit obligation P=1,267,209 P=648,825 P=603,622 P=622,508<br />
Plan assets (1,255,588) (1,066,441) (1,018,309) (920,989)<br />
Surplus 11,621 (417,616) (414,687) (298,481)<br />
As of December 31, 2006, experience adjustments on plan liabilities amounted to P=72.59 million<br />
loss, while experience adjustments on plan assets amounted to P=102.01 milion gain.<br />
19. Interest Income<br />
Interest income is earned from the following sources:<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Short-term placements P=582,497 P=460,986 P=303,868<br />
Cash in banks 131,274 48,074 100,385<br />
Others 1,566 10,588 49,785<br />
P=715,337 P=519,648 P=454,038<br />
20. General, Selling and Administrative<br />
This account consists of:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Staff costs 18 P=3,564,239 P=3,518,910 P=2,874,338<br />
Selling, advertising and promotions 3,524,546 4,697,406 3,753,134<br />
Repairs and maintenance 16b 2,122,192 1,877,425 1,325,098<br />
Utilities, supplies and other administrative<br />
expenses 2,121,369 1,982,396 1,714,677<br />
Rent 24 2,080,746 1,839,999 1,420,069<br />
Insurance and security services 1,441,091 1,477,739 1,034,835<br />
Professional and other contracted services 1,394,191 1,495,634 1,295,369<br />
Taxes and licenses 756,313 831,629 616,257<br />
Others 1,076,244 1,421,124 1,370,186<br />
P=18,080,931 P=19,142,262 P=15,403,963
21. Financing Costs<br />
This account consists of:<br />
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Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Interest expense - net of amortization of bond premium P=4,213,976 P=4,657,748 P=4,368,716<br />
Foreign exchange loss (gain) - net 27 (1,706,387) (2,303,327) 213,995<br />
Loss on derivative instruments - net 27 338,061 104,301 –<br />
Swap and other financing costs 14, 27 426,712 681,871 1,744,168<br />
P=3,272,362 P=3,140,593 P=6,326,879<br />
Interest expense is incurred on the following:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Long-term debt P=3,982,743 4,389,733 4,210,778<br />
Accretion expense 15 228,768 216,437 75,777<br />
Suppliers’ credit 1,993 47,512 75,910<br />
Others 472 4,066 6,251<br />
P=4,213,976 P=4,657,748 P=4,368,716<br />
22. Impairment Losses and Others<br />
This account consists of:<br />
Notes 2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Impairment losses on:<br />
Receivables 4 P=422,834 P=615,729 P=1,052,222<br />
Property and equipment 7 88,673 925,772 11,726<br />
Inventory obsolescence and market decline (61,392) 80,049 72,388<br />
Other probable losses 84,833 (12,694) (500,889)<br />
P=534,948 P=1,608,856 P=635,447
23. Income Taxes<br />
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The significant components of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
represent the deferred income tax effects of the following:<br />
2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Deferred income tax assets on:<br />
Allowance for impairment losses on receivables<br />
Unearned revenues and advances already<br />
P=954,927 P=1,664,166 P=1,646,573<br />
subjected to income tax 484,780 518,293 1,022,142<br />
ARO 212,967 154,956 121,647<br />
Cost of share-based payments<br />
Accumulated impairment losses on property and<br />
155,520 31,370 99,554<br />
equipment 144,164 223,562 143,744<br />
Provision for other probable losses 94,973 42,984 66,991<br />
Accrued rent expense 91,212 70,328 36,705<br />
Accrued vacation leave<br />
Allowance for inventory obsolescence and<br />
57,591 47,583 9,182<br />
market decline 47,374 101,345 74,034<br />
Deferred charges 14,525 51,868 96,010<br />
Net unrealized foreign exchange losses – 400,440 1,329,102<br />
MCIT – – 255,215<br />
NOLCO – – 32<br />
Deferred income tax liabilities on:<br />
Excess of accumulated depreciation and<br />
amortization of equipment for tax purposes<br />
2,258,033 3,306,895 4,900,931<br />
(a)<br />
over <strong>financial</strong> reporting purposes (b) Capitalized borrowing costs already claimed<br />
5,077,030 4,815,995 4,542,588<br />
as deduction for tax purposes 1,369,788 1,352,303 1,319,288<br />
Net unrealized foreign exchange gain<br />
Unamortized discount on noninterest bearing<br />
241,894 – –<br />
liability 164,094 194,060 –<br />
Gains on derivative transactions 74,072 136,650 –<br />
Prepaid pension cost 69,291 70,554 100,534<br />
Gain on sale of land – 6,257 –<br />
6,996,169 6,575,819 5,962,410<br />
Net deferred income tax liabilities<br />
(a)<br />
Sum-of-the-years digit method<br />
(b)<br />
Straight-line method<br />
P=4,738,136 P=3,268,924 P=1,061,479<br />
Net deferred tax assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated balance sheets on a net basis<br />
by entity are as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Net deferred tax assets (Innove and GXI) P=801,863 P=1,163,943 P=2,413,253<br />
Net deferred tax liabilities (<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom) 5,539,999 4,432,867 3,474,732
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The details of Innove and GXI’s NOLCO follows:<br />
Inception Year Amount Application Balance Expiry Year<br />
2003 P=331,315 (P=331,315) P=– 2006<br />
2004 101 – 101 2007<br />
2005 18,176 – 18,176 2008<br />
2006 36,889 – 36,889 2009<br />
P=386,481 (P=331,315) P=55,166<br />
The remaining balance of unexpired NOLCO relates to GXI. GXI has not recognized deferred<br />
income tax assets on its NOLCO.<br />
The reconciliation of the provision for income tax at statutory tax rate and the actual provision for<br />
income tax follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Provision at statutory income tax rate P=6,110,708 P=4,609,234 P=4,071,339<br />
Add (deduct) tax effects of:<br />
Effect of tax rate difference arising from the<br />
change in expected timing of deferred tax<br />
assets’/liabilities’ reversal (263,414) (222,142) –<br />
Income subjected to lower tax rates (186,738) (103,462) (124,864)<br />
Equity in net losses of an associate and joint<br />
venture 2,042 4,334 20<br />
Changes in unrecognized deferred tax assets – – (2,058,254)<br />
Additional deferred tax liability on wireline<br />
assets transferred due to different tax rates – – 167,373<br />
Income under income tax holiday – (254,486) (1,074,326)<br />
Unearned revenues under ITH – (365,344) (98,418)<br />
Others 41,894 198,368 443,822<br />
Actual provision for income tax P=5,704,492 P=3,866,502 P=1,326,692<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group is enfranchised under RA No. 7229 and its related laws to render any and all<br />
types of domestic and international telecommunications services. The Company is entitled to<br />
certain tax and nontax incentives and has availed of incentives for tax and duty-free importation of<br />
capital equipment for its services under its franchise.<br />
RA No. 9337<br />
RA No. 9337 was enacted into law amending various provisions in the existing 1997 National<br />
Internal Revenue Code. Among the reforms introduced by the said RA, which became effective on<br />
November 1, 2005, are as follows:<br />
• Increase in the corporate income tax rate from 32% to 35% with a reduction thereof to 30%<br />
beginning January 1, 2009;<br />
• Increase in VAT rate from 10% to 12% effective February 1, 2006 as authorized by the<br />
Philippine President pursuant to the recommendation of the Secretary of Finance;<br />
• Revised invoicing and reporting requirements for VAT;
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• Expanded scope of transactions subject to VAT;<br />
• Provide thresholds and limitations on the amounts of VAT credits that can be claimed; and<br />
• Increase in unallowable interest rate from 38% to 42% with a reduction thereof to 33%<br />
beginning January 1, 2009.<br />
24. Agreements and Commitments<br />
Lease Commitments<br />
(a) Operating lease commitments - <strong>Globe</strong> Group as lessee<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove lease certain premises for some of its telecommunications facilities<br />
and equipment and for most of its business centers and cell sites. The operating lease<br />
agreements are for periods ranging from 1 to 10 years from the date of the contracts and are<br />
renewable under certain terms and conditions. The agreements generally require certain<br />
amounts of deposit and advance rentals, which are shown as <strong>part</strong> of “Other noncurrent assets”<br />
account in the consolidated balance sheets. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s rentals incurred on these leases<br />
(included in “General, selling and administrative costs and expenses” account in the<br />
consolidated statements of income) amounted to P=2,080.75 million, P=1,840.00 million and<br />
P=1,420.07 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the future minimum lease payments under this operating lease<br />
follows (in thousand pesos):<br />
Not later than one year P=1,089,123<br />
After one year but not more than five years 3,021,826<br />
After five years 1,272,263<br />
P=5,383,212<br />
(b) Operating lease commitments - <strong>Globe</strong> Group as lessor<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove have certain lease agreements on equipment and office spaces. The<br />
operating lease agreements are for periods ranging from 1 to 14 years from the date of<br />
contracts. These include <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s lease agreement with C2C (see related discussion<br />
on Agreements with C2C).<br />
Total lease income amounted to P=182.02 million, P=194.01 million and P=200.08 million in<br />
2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.<br />
The future minimum lease receivables under these operating leases are as follows (in thousand<br />
pesos):<br />
Within one year P=175,051<br />
After one year but not more than five years 700,204<br />
After five years 743,966<br />
P=1,619,221
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Innove entered into a lease agreement covering the lease of office space at the Innove IT Plaza<br />
to a third <strong>part</strong>y. The lease has a remaining term of less than one year renewable under certain<br />
terms and conditions. As of December 31, 2006, the future minimum lease receivables under<br />
this operating lease amounted to P=30.34 million which is due within one year.<br />
(c) Finance lease commitments - <strong>Globe</strong> Group as lessee<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove have entered into finance lease agreements for various items of<br />
property and equipment. The said leased assets are capitalized and are depreciated over its<br />
estimated useful life of three years, which is also equivalent to the lease term.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the consolidated present value of the net minimum lease payments<br />
due within a year amounted to P=1.15 million. The present value of the minimum lease<br />
payments under finance leases is included under “Other long-term liabilities” account in the<br />
consolidated balance sheets.<br />
(d) Finance lease commitments - <strong>Globe</strong> Group as lessor<br />
Innove has existing finance lease arrangements with a lessee for Innove’s office equipment.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the gross investment and the present value of the net minimum<br />
lease payments receivable included under “Prepayments and other current assets” account in<br />
the consolidated balance sheets are P=2.05 million and P=2.02, respectively. No collections were<br />
received from the lessee as of December 31, 2006.<br />
Agreements and Commitments with Other Carriers<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove have existing correspondence agreements with various foreign<br />
administrations and interconnection agreements with local telecommunications companies for<br />
their various services. <strong>Globe</strong> and Innove also have international roaming agreements with other<br />
operators in foreign countries, which allow its subscribers access to foreign networks. The<br />
agreements provide for sharing of toll revenues derived from the mutual use of interconnection<br />
facilities.<br />
Arrangements and Commitments with Suppliers<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove have entered into agreements with various suppliers for the delivery,<br />
installation, or construction of their property and equipment. Under the terms of these agreements,<br />
delivery, installation or construction commences only when purchase orders are served. Billings<br />
are based on the progress of the project installation or construction. While the construction is in<br />
progress, project costs are accrued based on the billings received. When the installation or<br />
construction is completed and the property is ready for service (see Note 2), the balance of the<br />
related purchase orders is accrued. The consolidated accrued project costs as of December 31,<br />
2006, 2005 and 2004 included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” account in the<br />
consolidated balance sheets amounted to P=4,548.84 million, P=2,444.11 million and<br />
P=3,454.29 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2006, the consolidated expected future<br />
payments amounted to P=2,359.75 million. The settlement of these liabilities is dependent on the<br />
payment terms agreed with the suppliers and contractors.
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Agreements with C2C<br />
In 2001, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom signed a cable equipment supply agreement with C2C, a related <strong>part</strong>y of<br />
STI. In March 2002, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom entered into an equipment lease agreement for the same<br />
equipment obtained from C2C with GB21 Hong Kong Limited (GB21). Subsequently, GB21, in<br />
consideration of C2C’s agreement to assume all payment obligations pursuant to the lease<br />
agreement, assigned all its rights, obligations and interest in the equipment lease agreement to<br />
C2C. As a result of the said assignment of receivables and payables by GB21 and C2C under the<br />
two agreements, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s liability arising from the cable equipment supply agreement<br />
with C2C was effectively converted into a noninterest bearing long-term obligation accounted for<br />
at net present value under PAS 39 starting 2005.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group entered into agreements with C2C for the purchase of IRUs in its network. The<br />
aggregate cost of capacity purchased from C2C amounted to P=1,133.79 million.<br />
In July 2002, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom received advance service fees from C2C amounting to US$1.60<br />
million, which will be offset against its share in the operations and maintenance costs of the cable<br />
landing facilities of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom. Also, in January 2003, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom received advance lease<br />
payments from C2C for its use of a portion of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s cable landing station facilities<br />
amounting to US$4.11 million.<br />
The <strong>part</strong>ies have agreed on a lease amortization schedule and application of a portion of the<br />
advance service fees for C2C’s share in the operations and maintenance costs of the cable landing<br />
facilities. Accordingly, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom recognized lease income amounting to P=13.97 million,<br />
P=15.06 million and P=16.32 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also<br />
recognized service fees amounting to P=2.33 million and P=43.76 million in 2005 and 2004,<br />
respectively.<br />
As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, C2C was still a related <strong>part</strong>y of <strong>Globe</strong> Group until the transfer<br />
of its shares to C2C Group Limited on August 7, 2006 (see Note 11). As of December 31, 2006,<br />
C2C ceased to be a related <strong>part</strong>y.<br />
The current and noncurrent portions of the said advances shown as <strong>part</strong> of “Other long-term<br />
liabilities” account in the consolidated balance sheets follow:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Current P=13,389 P=14,759 P=17,760<br />
Noncurrent 100,705 123,166 146,449<br />
P=114,094 P=137,925 P=164,209
25. Contingencies<br />
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<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove are contingently liable for various claims arising in the ordinary<br />
conduct of business and certain tax assessments which are either pending decision by the courts or<br />
are being contested, the outcome of which are not presently determinable. In the opinion of<br />
management and legal counsel, the eventual liability under these claims, if any, will not have a<br />
material or adverse effect on the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s <strong>financial</strong> position and results of operations. There<br />
are no new material legal claims and no developments on previously disclosed legal cases for the<br />
year.<br />
NTC Memorandum Circular No. 13-6-2000<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom is an intervenor in and Innove (formerly Isla Communications Co., Inc.) is a <strong>part</strong>y<br />
to Civil Case No. Q-00-42221 entitled “Isla Communications Co., Inc. et. al. versus NTC, et. al.”<br />
before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Quezon City by virtue of which <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and<br />
Innove together with other cellular operators, sought and obtained a preliminary injunction against<br />
the implementation of NTC Memorandum Circular No. 13-6-2000. NTC Memorandum Circular<br />
No. 13-6-2000 sought, among others, to extend the expiration of prepaid call cards to two years.<br />
The NTC appealed the grant of the injunction to the Court of Appeals (CA) which subsequently<br />
dismissed the case before the RTC for lack of jurisdiction. The SC subsequently reversed the<br />
decision of the CA and declared the RTC as having jurisdiction over the case. The SC remanded<br />
the case to the RTC for further hearing. As of February 5, 2007, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom is still awaiting<br />
the resumption of proceedings before the RTC.<br />
In the event, however, that <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom and Innove are not eventually sustained in their<br />
position and NTC Memorandum Circular No. 13-6-2000 is implemented in its current form, the<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group would probably incur additional costs for carrying and maintaining prepaid<br />
subscribers in their networks.<br />
NTC Administrative Case No. 2005-18<br />
On February 11, 2005, Innove filed a case against Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (Digitel) for<br />
predatory pricing and violation of NTC Memorandum Circular No. 07-06-2002 on service<br />
performance standards. The case has been consolidated with NTC Administrative Case<br />
No. 2005-18 entitled PILTEL vs. Digitel. A hearing was conducted on April 5, 2005 and NTC was<br />
requested to conduct a drive test measurement on Digitel’s performance which will be witnessed<br />
by NTC and signed-off by representatives of the <strong>part</strong>ies involved. This is pending resolution by<br />
the NTC. During the April 26, 2005 hearing, Digitel manifested that it will no longer present<br />
evidence. On August 3, 2005, the NTC issued an order that states that carriers are free to provide<br />
whatever service quality they wanted on innovative price plans for so long as they advertised their<br />
service quality. Certain service quality improvements and minimum standards should, however, be<br />
provided over time. The order is not yet final and Innove is still considering its options to deal<br />
with the said order.
26. Earnings Per Share<br />
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<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s earnings per share amounts were computed as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos and Number of Shares,<br />
Except Per Share Figures)<br />
Net income attributable to common shareholders for<br />
basic earnings per share P=11,690,004 P=10,246,174 P=11,321,114<br />
Add dividends on preferred shares<br />
Net income attributable to common shareholders for<br />
64,669 68,334 75,128<br />
diluted earnings per share<br />
Weighted average number of shares for basic<br />
11,754,673 10,314,508 11,396,242<br />
earnings per share<br />
Dilutive shares arising from:<br />
131,998 133,520 139,904<br />
Convertible preferred shares 800 982 872<br />
Stock options<br />
Adjusted weighted average number of common<br />
301 146 297<br />
stock for diluted earnings per share 133,099 134,648 141,073<br />
Basic earnings per share P=88.56 P=76.74 P=80.92<br />
Diluted earnings per share P=88.32 P=76.60 P=80.78<br />
27. Financial Instruments<br />
Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies<br />
The main purpose of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s <strong>financial</strong> instruments is to fund its operations and capital<br />
expenditures. The main risks arising from the use of <strong>financial</strong> instruments are liquidity risk,<br />
foreign currency risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk. <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also enters into derivative<br />
transactions, the purpose of which is to manage the currency and interest rate risk arising from its<br />
<strong>financial</strong> instruments.<br />
The BOD reviews and approves the policies for managing each of these risks. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
monitors market price risk arising from all <strong>financial</strong> instruments and regularly reports <strong>financial</strong><br />
management activities and the results of these activities to the BOD.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s risk management policies are summarized below:<br />
Interest Rate Risk<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the<br />
companies’ long-term debt obligations.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s policy is to manage its interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s policy has been revised, to target a ratio of between 31-62% fixed rate USD debt<br />
to total USD debt, and between 44-88% fixed rate PHP debt to total PHP debt. To manage this<br />
mix in a cost-efficient manner, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group enters into interest rate swaps, in which the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest<br />
amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount.
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As of December 31, 2006, after taking into account the effect of currency and interest rate swaps,<br />
74% of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s peso borrowings are at a fixed rate of interest, while 66% of the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group’s USD borrowings are at a fixed rate of interest.<br />
Foreign Exchange Risk<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s foreign exchange risk results primarily from movements of the Philippine<br />
Peso (PHP) against the United States Dollar (USD) with respect to USD-denominated <strong>financial</strong><br />
assets (such as cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments) and USD-denominated<br />
<strong>financial</strong> liabilities. Majority of revenues are generated in PHP, while substantially all of capital<br />
expenditures are in USD. In addition, 62% of debt as of December 31, 2006 was denominated in<br />
USD.<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group recently revised its foreign exchange risk management policy to hedge its<br />
foreign currency denominated debt such that it maintains a fully hedged balance sheet position,<br />
after taking into account expected USD cash, USD swaps and expected USD revenues. <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Telecom enters into short-term foreign currency forwards and long-term foreign currency swap<br />
contracts in order to achieve this target. As of December 31, 2006, the amount of USD debt that<br />
has been swapped to PHP and PHP-denominated loans amounted to approximately 59% of the<br />
total debt.<br />
Credit Risk<br />
Applications for postpaid service are subjected to standard credit evaluation and verification<br />
procedures. The Credit Management unit of <strong>Globe</strong> Group continuously reviews credit policies and<br />
processes and implements various credit actions, depending on assessed risks, to minimize credit<br />
exposure. Receivable balances of postpaid subscribers are being monitored on a regular basis and<br />
appropriate credit treatments are applied at various stages of delinquency. Likewise, net receivable<br />
balances from carriers of traffic are also being monitored and subjected to appropriate actions to<br />
manage credit risk.<br />
With respect to credit risk arising from the other <strong>financial</strong> assets of the <strong>Globe</strong> Group, which<br />
comprise cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale <strong>financial</strong> assets and certain derivative<br />
instruments, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter<strong>part</strong>y,<br />
with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group<br />
has a counter<strong>part</strong>y credit risk management policy which allocates investment limits based on<br />
counter<strong>part</strong>y credit ratings and credit risk profile.<br />
Liquidity Risk<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group seeks to manage its liquidity profile to be able to finance capital expenditures<br />
and service maturing debts. To cover its financing requirements, the <strong>Globe</strong> Group intends to use<br />
internally generated funds and available long-term and short-term credit facilities. As of<br />
December 31, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Group has available uncommitted short-term credit facilities of<br />
US$35.00 million and P=5,200.00 million. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group also has P=5,800.00 million in<br />
committed long term facilities which remain undrawn.
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As <strong>part</strong> of its liquidity risk management, <strong>Globe</strong> Group regularly evaluates its projected and actual<br />
cash flows. It also continuously assesses conditions in the <strong>financial</strong> markets for opportunities to<br />
pursue fund raising activities, in case any requirements arise. Fund raising activities may include<br />
bank loans, export credit agency facilities and capital market issues.<br />
Hedging Objectives and Policies<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group uses a combination of natural hedges and derivative hedging to manage its<br />
foreign exchange exposure. It uses interest rate derivatives to reduce earnings volatility related to<br />
interest rate movements.<br />
It is the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s policy to ensure that capabilities exist for active but conservative<br />
management of its foreign exchange and interest rate risks. The <strong>Globe</strong> Group does not engage in<br />
any speculative derivative transaction. Authorized derivative instruments include currency<br />
forward contracts (freestanding and embedded), currency swap contracts, interest rate swap<br />
contracts and currency option contracts (freestanding and embedded). Certain currency swaps are<br />
entered with option combination or structured provisions.<br />
Financial Assets and Liabilities<br />
Fair Value of Financial Instruments<br />
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of<br />
<strong>financial</strong> instrument for which it is practicable to estimate such value:<br />
Non-derivative Financial Instruments<br />
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, AFS investments, short-term investments,<br />
subscribers receivables, traffic settlements receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are<br />
approximately equal to their carrying amounts considering that these accounts are currently due<br />
and realizable.<br />
The fair value of AFS investments are based on quoted prices. Unquoted AFS equity securities are<br />
carried at cost, subject to impairment.<br />
The fair value of <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s outstanding Senior Notes due 2012 is based on the quoted<br />
market price of the Notes. The price of the Notes (after bifurcating the value of the embedded<br />
prepayment option) is 115.90%, with an effective interest rate of 6.18%. The fair value of other<br />
fixed rate interest bearing loans is based on the discounted value of future cash flows using the<br />
applicable rates for similar types of loans. The discount rates used range from 5.16% to 6.21% (for<br />
PHP loans) and 5.64% (for USD loans).<br />
For variable rate loans that reprice every three months, the carrying value approximates the fair<br />
value because of recent and regular repricing based on current market rates. For variable rate loans<br />
that reprice every six months, the fair value is determined by discounting the principal amount<br />
plus the next interest payment using the prevailing market rate for the period up to the next<br />
repricing date. The discount rates used range from 4.83% to 5.36% (for USD loans). The variable<br />
rate PHP loans reprice every three months. For noninterest bearing obligations, the fair value is<br />
estimated as the present value of all future cash flows discounted using the prevailing market rate<br />
of interest for a similar instrument.
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Derivative Instruments<br />
The fair value of forward exchange contracts is calculated by reference to current forward<br />
exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles.<br />
The fair value of embedded foreign exchange derivatives in notes that have been purchased by the<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group is calculated by reference to the current price of the note and the change in the<br />
foreign exchange rate that is linked to the note.<br />
The fair values of interest rate swaps, currency and cross currency swap transactions are<br />
determined using valuation techniques with assumptions that are based on market conditions<br />
existing at balance sheet date. The fair value of interest rate swap transactions is the net present<br />
value of the estimated future cash flows. The fair values of currency and cross currency swap<br />
transactions are determined based on changes in the term structure of interest rates of each<br />
currency and the spot rate. The fair values of structured swaps transactions are determined based<br />
on quotes obtained from counter<strong>part</strong>y banks.<br />
Embedded currency options and forwards in non-<strong>financial</strong> contracts are valued using the simple<br />
option pricing model of Bloomberg. The embedded call option on the 2012 Senior Notes is also<br />
valued using Bloomberg models.<br />
The table below presents a comparison by category of carrying amounts and estimated fair values<br />
of all the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s <strong>financial</strong> instruments:<br />
2006<br />
Carrying Value Fair Value<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Financial assets:<br />
Cash and cash equivalents P=7,505,715 P=7,505,715<br />
Receivables - net 5,527,905 5,527,905<br />
Derivative assets (including current portion) 1,626,667 1,626,667<br />
AFS investments 293,614 293,614<br />
HTM investments 857,563 857,825<br />
Short-term investments<br />
Financial liabilities:<br />
6,155,349 6,155,349<br />
Accounts payable and accrued expenses<br />
Derivative liabilities (including current<br />
16,485,265 16,485,265<br />
portion) 1,086,123 1,086,123<br />
Long-term debt (including current portion)<br />
Other long-term liabilities (including current<br />
39,206,857 40,758,312<br />
portion) 1,532,966 1,561,973
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2005<br />
Carrying Value Fair Value<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Financial assets:<br />
Cash and cash equivalents P=10,910,961 P=10,910,961<br />
Receivables - net 6,764,130 6,764,130<br />
Derivative assets (including current portion) 1,548,891 1,548,891<br />
AFS investments 1,220,318 1,220,318<br />
HTM investments<br />
Financial liabilities:<br />
33,441 33,404<br />
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 13,972,222 13,972,222<br />
Derivative liabilities (including current portion) 731,746 731,746<br />
Long-term debt (including current portion)<br />
Other long-term liabilities (including current<br />
49,693,388 53,550,632<br />
portion) 1,783,892 2,219,844<br />
The fair value of HTM investments is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates<br />
for contracts with similar maturity profiles.<br />
Traffic settlements receivable account included as <strong>part</strong> of the “Receivables – net” account and<br />
traffic settlements payable account, included as <strong>part</strong> of “Accounts payable and accrued expenses”<br />
accounts in the above table, are presented net of any related payable or receivable balances with<br />
the same telecommunications carriers only when there is a legal right of offset under the traffic<br />
settlement agreements and that the accounts are settled on a net basis.<br />
Derivative Financial Instruments<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s freestanding and embedded derivative <strong>financial</strong> instruments are accounted for as<br />
hedges or transactions not designated as hedges. The table below sets out the <strong>information</strong> about<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s derivative <strong>financial</strong> instruments and the related fair value:<br />
2006<br />
Notional Notional Derivative Derivative<br />
Amount Amount<br />
(In Thousands)<br />
Assets Liabilities<br />
Derivative instruments designated as<br />
hedges:<br />
Cash flow hedges:<br />
Currency and cross currency<br />
swaps $55,807 P=– P=– P=574,654<br />
Interest rate swaps<br />
Derivative instruments not<br />
designated as hedges:<br />
12,098 – 8,644 –<br />
(Forward)
Notional<br />
Amount<br />
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Notional<br />
Amount<br />
Derivative<br />
Assets<br />
Derivative<br />
Liabilities<br />
Freestanding:<br />
Currency swaps and cross<br />
currency swaps P=73,742 P=– P=– P=402,365<br />
Nondeliverable forwards 74,000 – 23,526 66,633<br />
Interest rate swaps 17,000 2,000,000 139,178 17,705<br />
Sold currency call options<br />
(including premiums<br />
receivable) 3,000 – – –<br />
Embedded:<br />
Call option on 2012 Senior Notes* 293,540 – 1,425,270 –<br />
Embedded forwards 6,416 – 30,029 24,766<br />
Embedded options 898 – 20 –<br />
Net P=1,626,667 P=1,086,123<br />
* The call option on the 2012 Senior Notes are classified as current derivative assets as the option to redeem in whole or in <strong>part</strong> starts on or after<br />
April 15, 2007 (see Note 14).<br />
2005<br />
Notional Notional Derivative Derivative<br />
Amount Amount<br />
(In Thousands)<br />
Assets Liabilities<br />
Derivative instruments designated as<br />
hedges:<br />
Cash flow hedges:<br />
Currency and cross currency<br />
swaps $91,944 P=– P=16,657 P=431,320<br />
Interest rate swaps<br />
Derivative instruments not<br />
designated as hedges:<br />
Freestanding:<br />
Currency swaps and cross<br />
56,162 – 57,491 –<br />
currency swaps 83,061 – 19,863 249,007<br />
Interest rate swaps<br />
Sold currency call options<br />
(including premiums<br />
5,000 1,000,000 69,112 18,763<br />
receivable)<br />
Embedded:<br />
27,700 – 15,013 2,330<br />
Call option on 2012 Senior Notes 300,000 – 1,268,712 –<br />
Embedded forwards 11,720 – 101,808 30,326<br />
Embedded options 1,080 – 235 –<br />
Net P=1,548,891 P=731,746<br />
The subsequent sections will discuss <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s derivative <strong>financial</strong> instruments according to<br />
the type of <strong>financial</strong> risk being managed and the details of derivative <strong>financial</strong> instruments that are<br />
categorized into those accounted for as hedges and those that are not designated as hedges.
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Foreign exchange and interest rate risks<br />
Information on <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities and<br />
their Philippine peso equivalents are as follows:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
US Peso<br />
US Peso US<br />
Dollar Equivalent Dollar Equivalent Dollar<br />
(In Thousands)<br />
Peso<br />
Equivalent<br />
Assets<br />
Cash and cash equivalents $140,518 P=6,891,688 $78,901 P=4,186,627 $173,563 P=9,778,713<br />
Short-term investments – – – – 9,574 539,409<br />
Receivables 53,849 2,641,048 50,162 2,661,691 38,516 2,170,045<br />
Other current assets 750 36,774 5,238 277,948 2,490 140,289<br />
Liabilities<br />
Accounts payable and accrued<br />
195,117 9,569,510 134,301 7,126,266 224,143 12,628,456<br />
expenses 88,118 4,321,763 53,534 2,840,690 70,964 3,998,197<br />
Long-term debt 492,199 24,139,882 611,487 32,446,723 713,258 40,185,669<br />
Other long-term liabilities 23,679 1,161,337 25,889 1,373,734 48,197 2,715,467<br />
Net foreign currency-denominated<br />
603,996 29,622,982 690,910 36,661,147 832,419 46,899,333<br />
liabilities $408,879 P=20,053,472 $556,609 P=29,534,881 $608,276 P=34,270,877
2006<br />
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The following table shows <strong>information</strong> about the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s <strong>financial</strong> instruments that are exposed to interest rate risk and presented by<br />
maturity profile. The table also sets out <strong>information</strong> about the <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s derivative instruments that were entered into to manage interest<br />
and foreign exchange risks (in thousands).<br />
1-2-3-4-5 years<br />
Total<br />
(In USD)<br />
Total<br />
(in PHP)<br />
Premium and<br />
Issuance Carrying Value<br />
Costs (In PHP)<br />
Fair Value<br />
(in PHP)<br />
Liabilities:<br />
Long-term debt<br />
Fixed rate<br />
USD notes $18,383 $11,116 $6,140 $– $– $293,540 $329,179 P=16,144,584 P=371,961 P=16,516,545 P=18,829,694<br />
Interest rate 6.55% 6.44% 6.44% – – 10.83%<br />
Philippine peso P=1,306,400 P=2,249,800 P=4,700,000 P=– P=520,000 P=1,087,000 – 9,863,200 (9,258) 9,853,942 11,488,488<br />
Interest rate<br />
Floating rate<br />
10.18%-10.47% 10.18%-10.47% 10.47%-11.70% 0.00% 16% 13.79%<br />
USD notes $69,902 $28,254 $23,822 $22,222 $11,111 $– 155,311 7,617,204 – 7,617,204 5,220,964<br />
Interest rate Libor+.45% Libor + 3.20% Libor+1.20% Libor + .85% Libor +.85%<br />
Libor+1% Libor+1.75% Libor + .85%<br />
Libor+1.20% Libor+1.20%<br />
Libor+1.375%<br />
Libor+2%<br />
Libor+2.05%<br />
Libor+3.2%<br />
Libor only; Libor<br />
+ .85%<br />
Libor + .85%<br />
Philippine peso P=797,447 P=684,423 P=1,240,373 P=2,496,923 5,219,166 – 5,219,166 5,219,166<br />
Interest rate Mart 1 + 1.3%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
(Forward)<br />
Mart 1 + 1.3%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
Mart 1 + 1.3%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
3 mo Mart +<br />
1.30%<br />
3 mo Mart1 +<br />
1.75%<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
P=38,844,154 P=362,703 P=39,206,857 P=40,758,312
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1-2-3-4-5 years<br />
Total<br />
(In USD)<br />
Derivatives:<br />
Currency Swaps:<br />
Notional amount $13,879 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $15,000 $65,000 $118,879<br />
Weighted swap rate P=53.524<br />
Pay fixed rate<br />
Cross-Currency Swaps:<br />
Floating-Fixed<br />
4.62%-10.25%<br />
Notional amount $6,094 $417 – – – – $6,511<br />
Pay-fixed rate 11% - 15.23%<br />
Receive-floating rate USD Libor<br />
Weighted swap rate<br />
Floating-Floating<br />
P=51.520<br />
Notional amount $3,742 $417 – – – – $4,159<br />
Pay-floating rate Mart + 1.25% -<br />
1.90%<br />
Receive-floating rate USD Libor<br />
Weighted swap rate<br />
Interest Rate Swaps<br />
Fixed-Floating<br />
P=51.028<br />
Notional Peso – – P=1,000,000 – – – $20,389<br />
Notional USD – – – – – $5,000 $5,000<br />
Pay-floating rate Libor+ 4.23%-<br />
Mart+1.375%<br />
Receive-fixed rate<br />
Floating- Fixed<br />
9.75%-11.7%<br />
Notional Peso – – P=1,000,000 – – – $20,389<br />
Notional USD $24,098 – – – – – $24,098<br />
Pay-fixed rate USD 2.3% -<br />
7.1%<br />
Receive-floating Rate USD Libor<br />
Mart+1.375%
2005<br />
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1-2-3-4-5 years<br />
Total<br />
(In USD)<br />
Total<br />
(in PHP)<br />
Premium and Carrying Value<br />
Issuance Costs (In PHP)<br />
Fair Value<br />
(in PHP)<br />
Liabilities:<br />
Long-term debt<br />
Fixed rate<br />
USD notes $20,329 $18,383 $11,116 $6,140 $– $300,000 $355,968 P=18,888,369 P=467,979 P=19,356,348 P=21,870,614<br />
Interest rate 4.81% -6.55% 4.81% -6.55% 6.44% 6.44% – 10.83%<br />
Philippine peso P=876,400 P=1,347,650 P=2,208,550 P=5,002,000 P=– P=1,607,000 – 11,041,600 (16,256) 11,025,344 12,201,003<br />
Interest rate<br />
Floating rate<br />
10.37% - 10.72% 10.37% - 10.72% 10.37% - 10.72% 10.47% - 13.79% – 13.49% - 16%<br />
USD notes $91,695 $69,902 $28,254 $23,822 $22,222 $11,111 $247,006 13,106,632 − 13,106,632 13,273,951<br />
Interest rate Libor only; Libor Libor only; Libor Libor + .6755% - Libor +1.20% - Libor +1.63% Libor +1.63%<br />
+ .45% - Libor + + .45% - Libor + Libor +1.63% Libor + 1.63%<br />
3.20%<br />
3.20%<br />
Philippine peso P=985,898 P=797,447 P=684,423 P=1,240,373 P=2,496,923 P=– P=– 6,205,064 − 6,205,064 6,205,064<br />
Interest rate Mart 1 + 1.3%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1.5%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
3 mo Mart + 1%<br />
margin<br />
3 mo Mart +<br />
1.38% margin<br />
(Forward)<br />
Mart 1 + 1.3%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1.5%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
3 mo Mart + 1%<br />
margin<br />
3 mo Mart +<br />
1.38% margin<br />
Mart 1 + 1.3%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1.5%<br />
margin;<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
3 mo Mart +<br />
1.375%<br />
3 mo Mart + 1%<br />
3 mo Mart1 +<br />
1.75%<br />
Mart 1 + 1%<br />
margin<br />
P=49,241,665 P=451,723 P=49,693,388 P=53,550,632
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1-2-3-4-5 years<br />
Total<br />
(In USD)<br />
Derivatives:<br />
Currency Swaps:<br />
Notional amount $21,548 $13,880 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $80,000 $140,428<br />
Weighted swap rate P=53.16<br />
Pay fixed rate<br />
Cross-Currency Swaps:<br />
Floating-Fixed<br />
4.62% - 10.25%<br />
Notional amount $13,755 $6,094 $417 – – – $20,266<br />
Pay-fixed rate 11% - 15.23%<br />
Receive-floating rate USD Libor<br />
Weighted swap rate<br />
Floating-Floating<br />
P=51.64<br />
Notional amount $10,152 $3,742 $417 – – – $14,311<br />
Pay-floating rate Mart + 1.25% -<br />
2.85%<br />
Receive-floating rate USD Libor<br />
Weighted swap rate<br />
Interest Rate Swaps<br />
Fixed-Floating<br />
P=51.34<br />
Notional Peso – – – P=1,000,000 – – $18,846<br />
Notional USD – – – – – $5,000 $5,000<br />
Pay-floating rate Libor+ 4.23%-<br />
Mart+1.375%<br />
Receive-fixed rate<br />
Floating- Fixed<br />
9.75% - 11.7%<br />
Notional USD $32,065 $24,098 – – – – $56,163<br />
Pay-fixed rate USD 2.3% - 4.2%<br />
Receive-floating Rate USD Libor<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s other <strong>financial</strong> instruments that are exposed to interest rate risk are cash and cash<br />
equivalents, AFS investments and HTM investments. These mature in less than a year and are<br />
subject to market interest rates.<br />
Derivative Instruments Accounted for as Hedges<br />
The following sections discuss in detail the derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow<br />
hedges.<br />
• Currency and Cross-Currency Swaps<br />
As of December 31, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has outstanding US$6.51 million foreign currency<br />
swap agreements with certain banks, under which it effectively swaps the principal of certain<br />
USD-denominated loan exposures into fixed PHP-denominated loan exposures with semiannual<br />
payment intervals up to 2008.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also has outstanding foreign currency swap agreements with certain banks,<br />
under which it effectively swaps the principal of US$49.30 million loans into PHP up to April<br />
2012. Under these contracts, swap costs are payable in semi-annual intervals in PHP or USD.
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As of December 31, 2006, the fair value of the outstanding swap amounted to P=574.65 million<br />
loss of which P=185.62 million (net of tax) is reported as “Cumulative translation adjustment”<br />
in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets.<br />
Notional Notional<br />
Swap<br />
amount amount<br />
(In Thousands)<br />
Maturities rates<br />
Floating-fixed cross-currency swaps $6,511 P=335,438 2007 – 2008 51.520<br />
Principal-only swaps 49,296 2,709,494 2007 – 2012 54.963<br />
• Interest Rate Swaps<br />
As of December 31, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has US$12.10 million in notional amount of interest<br />
rate swap that has been designated as cash flow hedge. The interest rate swap effectively fixed<br />
the benchmark rate of the hedged loan at 2.305% to 4.205% over the duration of the agreement,<br />
which involves semi-annual payment intervals up to August 2007.<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the fair value of the outstanding swap amounted to P=8.64 million<br />
gain, of which P=12.07 million (net of tax) is reported as “Cumulative translation adjustment” in<br />
the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Accumulated swap income for the period<br />
ended December 31, 2006 amounted to P=18.31 million.<br />
Other Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedges<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom enters into certain derivatives as economic hedges of certain underlying<br />
exposures. Such derivatives, which include embedded and freestanding currency forwards,<br />
embedded call options, and certain currency swaps with option combination or structured<br />
provisions, are not designated as accounting hedges. The gains or losses on these instruments are<br />
accounted for directly to the consolidated statements of income. This section consists of<br />
freestanding derivatives and embedded derivatives found in both <strong>financial</strong> and non<strong>financial</strong><br />
contracts.<br />
Freestanding Derivatives<br />
Freestanding derivatives that are not designated as hedges consist of currency forwards, options,<br />
swaps and interest rate swaps entered into by <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom. Fair value changes on these<br />
instruments are accounted for directly in the consolidated statements of income.<br />
• Currency Swaps and Cross-Currency Swaps<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also has outstanding foreign currency swap agreements with certain banks,<br />
under which it swaps the principal of US$69.58 million USD-denominated loans into PHP up<br />
to April 2012. Under these contracts, swap costs are payable in semi-annual intervals in PHP<br />
or USD. Of the US$69.58 million, US$2.08 million is in combination with sold out-of-themoney<br />
USD call options with a strike price of P=62.50, while another US$20.00 million<br />
provides <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom the option to reset lower to a certain minimum the foreign exchange<br />
rate used to determine PHP equivalent amounts to be net settled by <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom upon<br />
maturity or termination. The reset option has been exercised.
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<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also entered into cross-currency swap agreements with certain banks, under<br />
which it swaps the principal and interest of certain USD-denominated loans into Philippine<br />
peso with quarterly or semi-annual payment intervals up to June 2008. As of December 31,<br />
2006, the total outstanding notional amounts of the cross-currency swaps amounted to<br />
US$4.16 million.<br />
The fair values of the outstanding currency and cross-currency swaps as of December 31,<br />
2006 amounted to a loss of P=402.37 million.<br />
• Nondeliverable Forwards<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom entered into short-term nondeliverable currency forward contracts to fix the<br />
peso cash flows from coupon and redemption of certain Dollar-Linked Peso Note (DLPN)<br />
issued by the Republic of the Philippines (ROP). These currency forward contracts with a<br />
notional amount of US$74 million will mature in April 2007. The unrealized loss amounted to<br />
P=43.11 million.<br />
• Interest Rate Swaps<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has an outstanding interest rate swap contract which swaps certain floating<br />
rate USD-denominated loans into fixed rate with semi-annual payment, intervals up to<br />
August 2007. The swap has an outstanding notional amount of US$12.00 million as of<br />
December 31, 2006. The Company also has an outstanding interest rate swap with a notional<br />
amount of US$5.00 million under which it effectively swapped the 9.75% coupon on its<br />
outstanding 2012 Senior Notes into a floating rate of interest based on LIBOR. The swap has a<br />
constant maturity swap (CMS) component that is intended to reduce swap costs. The interest<br />
rate on one leg of the CMS is being reset periodically subject to a cap, while the interest rate<br />
on the fixed leg of the swap is subject to a daily range accrual that is linked to the difference<br />
between the 30-year and 10-year USD swap rates.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also has an outstanding interest rate swap contract with a notional amount of<br />
P=1,000.00 million, which effectively swaps a fixed rate PHP-denominated bond into floating<br />
rate, with quarterly payment intervals up to February 2009.<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom also has outstanding interest rate swap contracts which were entered into to<br />
subsidize the cost of the outstanding currency swap contracts. The total notional amounts of<br />
these interest rate swaps amounted to P=1,000.00 million, with quarterly payment intervals up<br />
to February 2009.<br />
The fair value of the interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2006 amounted to a net<br />
mark-to-market gain of P=139.18 million and losses of P=17.71 million.
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• Sold Currency Options<br />
As of December 31, 2006, <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom has a sold currency option with an outstanding<br />
notional amount of US$3.00 million at an average strike price of P=61.25/USD maturing up to<br />
March 2007. This was entered into to subsidize the cost of outstanding currency swap<br />
contracts. The currency option has a zero fair value as of December 31, 2006.<br />
Embedded Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Group’s embedded derivatives include embedded currency derivatives noted in both<br />
<strong>financial</strong> and non<strong>financial</strong> contracts and embedded call options in debt instruments.<br />
• Embedded Call Option<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s 2012 Senior Notes contain embedded call options which give <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Telecom the right to prepay the notes at a certain call price per year. As of December 31,<br />
2006, the embedded call options have a notional amount of US$293.54 million and<br />
fair value of P=1,425.27 million.<br />
• Embedded Currency Forwards<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the total outstanding notional amount of currency forwards<br />
embedded in non<strong>financial</strong> contracts amounted to US$6.42 million. The non<strong>financial</strong><br />
contracts consist mainly of foreign-currency denominated purchase orders with various<br />
expected delivery dates. The fair value of the embedded currency forwards as of<br />
December 31, 2006 on the embedded currency forwards amounted to P=5.26 million.<br />
• Embedded Currency Options<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the total outstanding notional amount of currency options<br />
embedded in non<strong>financial</strong> contracts amounted to US$0.90 million. The fair value of the<br />
embedded currency options as of December 31, 2006 on the embedded currency options<br />
amounted to P=.02 million.<br />
Fair Value Changes on Derivatives<br />
The net movements in fair value changes of all derivative instruments are as follows:<br />
2006 2005<br />
Balances at January 1 P=817,145 P=1,266,411<br />
Net changes in fair value of derivatives:<br />
Designated as accounting hedges (254,589) (429,336)<br />
Not designated as accounting hedges 45,462 27,006<br />
608,018 864,081<br />
Less fair value of settled instruments 67,474 46,936<br />
Balances at December 31 P=540,544 P=817,145
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Hedge Effectiveness Results<br />
As of December 31, 2006, the effective fair value changes on <strong>Globe</strong> Telecom’s cash flow hedges<br />
that were deferred in equity amounted to P=197.69 million, net of tax. Total ineffectiveness<br />
recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of income for the period then ended<br />
amounted to P=1.72 million.<br />
The distinction of the results of hedge accounting into “Effective” or “Ineffective” represents<br />
designations based on PAS 39 and are not necessarily reflective of the economic effectiveness of<br />
the instruments.<br />
28. Segment Reporting<br />
The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s reportable segments consist of:<br />
Wireless Communications Services - represents cellular telecommunications services that allow<br />
subscribers to make and receive local, domestic long distance and international long distance and<br />
roaming calls to and from any place within the coverage area. Revenues principally consist of onetime<br />
registration fees, fixed monthly service fees for postpaid, subscription fees for prepaid,<br />
revenues from value-added services such as text messaging and content downloads, proceeds from<br />
sale of handsets and other phone accessories, one-time allocation of upfront fees for the excess of<br />
selling price of SIM packs over the preloaded airtime and per minute airtime and toll fees for basic<br />
services which vary based primarily on the monthly volume of calls and the network on which the<br />
call terminates.<br />
Wireline Communications Services - represents fixed line telecommunications services which<br />
offer subscribers local, domestic long distance and international long distance services in addition<br />
to a number of value-added services in various service areas covered by the PA and Franchise<br />
granted by the NTC. Revenues consist principally of fixed monthly basic fee for service and<br />
equipment, one-time fixed line service connection fee, value-added service charges, and toll fees<br />
for domestic and international long distance traffic usage for voice and data services and internet<br />
subscription fees of wireline subscribers. This also includes a variety of telecommunications<br />
services tailored to meet the specific needs of corporate communications such as leased lines, Very<br />
Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), international packet-switching services, broadband, and<br />
internet services.
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The <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s segment <strong>information</strong> follows (in thousands):<br />
2006<br />
Wireless Wireline<br />
Communications Communications<br />
Services Services Eliminations Consolidated<br />
Service revenues P=50,671,825 P=6,361,794 P=– 57,033,619<br />
Nonservice revenues 2,888,850 26,539 – 2,915,389<br />
Intersegment revenues 385,475 117,467 (502,942) –<br />
Interest income 611,271 104,066 – 715,337<br />
Other income - net 1,173,530 3,492 (731,839) 445,183<br />
Total revenue 55,730,951 6,613,358 (1,234,781) 61,109,528<br />
General, selling and administrative (15,653,285) (3,670,489) 1,242,843 (18,080,931)<br />
Depreciation and amortization (14,211,642) (2,574,042) (351,869) (17,137,553)<br />
Cost of sales (4,535,197) (84,479) 941 (4,618,735)<br />
Financing costs (3,180,896) (91,466) – (3,272,362)<br />
Impairment losses and others (243,778) (291,170) – (534,948)<br />
Equity in net earnings of an associate and<br />
a joint venture (5,834) – – (5,834)<br />
Income (loss) before income tax 17,900,319 (98,288) (342,866) 17,459,165<br />
Provision for (benefit from) income tax (5,737,483) 32,991 – (5,704,492)<br />
Net income<br />
Other segment <strong>information</strong><br />
P=12,162,836 (P=65,297) (P=342,866) P=11,754,673<br />
Capital expenditure P=12,598,828 P=2,281,624 P=– P=14,880,452<br />
2005<br />
Wireless Wireline<br />
Communications Communications<br />
Services Services Eliminations Consolidated<br />
Service revenues P= 48,481,323 P= 6,415,490 P=– 54,896,813<br />
Nonservice revenues 3,747,553 103,235 – 3,850,788<br />
Intersegment revenues 645,090 361,265 (1,006,355) –<br />
Interest income 475,453 44,195 – 519,648<br />
Other income - net 3,345,545 (3,611) (2,764,458) 577,476<br />
Total revenue 56,694,964 6,920,574 (3,770,813) 59,844,725<br />
General, selling and administrative (17,542,682) (3,578,904) 1,979,324 (19,142,262)<br />
Depreciation and amortization (12,920,623) (2,449,546) (363,790) (15,733,959)<br />
Cost of sales (5,927,286) (142,936) 45,511 (6,024,711)<br />
Financing costs (3,037,812) (102,781) – (3,140,593)<br />
Impairment losses and others<br />
Equity in net earnings of an associate and a joint<br />
(1,455,431) (153,425) – (1,608,856)<br />
venture (13,334) – – (13,334)<br />
Income (loss) before income tax 15,797,796 492,982 (2,109,768) 14,181,010<br />
Provision for (benefit from) income tax (3,718,528) (147,974) – (3,866,502)<br />
Net income<br />
Other segment <strong>information</strong><br />
P=12,079,268 P=345,008 (P=2,109,768) P=10,314,508<br />
Capital expenditure P=13,822,541 P=1,266,973 P=– P=15,089,514
2004<br />
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Wireless Wireline<br />
Communications Communications<br />
Services Services Eliminations Consolidated<br />
Service revenues P=47,054,481 P=5,686,877 P=– P=52,741,358<br />
Nonservice revenues 2,848,766 18,856 – 2,867,622<br />
Intersegment revenues 563,129 309,780 (872,909) –<br />
Interest income 383,374 70,707 (43) 454,038<br />
Other income - net 1,501,376 109,280 (1,203,366) 407,290<br />
Total revenue 52,351,126 6,195,500 (2,076,318) 56,470,308<br />
General, selling and administrative (13,655,870) (2,887,998) 1,139,905 (15,403,963)<br />
Depreciation and amortization (11,569,616) (2,379,011) (757,198) (14,705,825)<br />
Cost of sales (6,781,260) (81,224) 187,286 (6,675,198)<br />
Financing costs (6,345,332) 18,410 43 (6,326,879)<br />
Impairment losses and others<br />
Equity in net earnings of an associate and a joint<br />
(369,379) (266,068) – (635,447)<br />
venture (62) – – (62)<br />
Income (loss) before income tax 13,629,607 599,609 (1,506,282) 12,722,934<br />
Provision for (benefit from) income tax (1,409,121) 82,429 – (1,326,692)<br />
Net income<br />
Other segment <strong>information</strong><br />
P=12,220,486 P=682,038 (P=1,506,282) 11,396,242<br />
Capital expenditure P=20,438,301 P=3,235,056 P=– P=23,673,357<br />
The segment assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in<br />
thousand pesos):<br />
2006<br />
Wireless Wireline<br />
Communications Communications<br />
Services Services Eliminations Consolidated<br />
Segment assets<br />
Investments in an associate and a joint venture<br />
P=125,242,295 P=17,463,845 (P=18,965,502) P=123,740,638<br />
under equity method 37,332 – – 37,332<br />
Consolidated total assets [1] P=125,279,627 P=17,463,845 (P=18,965,502) P=123,777,970<br />
Consolidated total liabilities [1] P=63,070,580 P=1,974,920 (P=2,953,817) P=62,091,683<br />
2005<br />
Wireless Wireline<br />
Communications Communications<br />
Services Services Eliminations Consolidated<br />
Segment assets<br />
Investments in an associate and a joint venture<br />
P=122,852,929 P=18,921,175 (P=17,878,920) P=123,895,184<br />
under equity method 43,263 – – 43,263<br />
Consolidated total assets [1] P=122,896,192 P=18,921,175 (P=17,878,920) P=123,938,447<br />
Consolidated total liabilities [1] P=64,854,937 P=6,416,199 (P=2,220,423) P=69,050,713
2004<br />
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Wireless Wireline<br />
Communications Communications<br />
Services Services Eliminations Consolidated<br />
Segment assets P=131,229,612 P=25,076,643 (P=29,107,505) P=127,198,750<br />
Investments in an associate and a joint venture<br />
under equity method 91,925 – – 91,925<br />
Consolidated total assets [1] P=131,321,537 P=25,076,643 (P=29,107,505) P=127,290,675<br />
Consolidated total liabilities [1] P=74,328,551 P=2,738,543 (P=5,344,800) P=71,722,294<br />
[1] Consolidated total assets and liabilities do not include deferred income taxes.<br />
29. Notes to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows<br />
The principal noncash transactions for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as<br />
follows:<br />
Note 2006 2005<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
2004<br />
Increase (decrease) in liabilities<br />
related to the acquisition of<br />
property and equipment P=2,246,424 P=1,163,860 P=935,909<br />
Capitalized ARO 15 281,557 44,433 182,363<br />
Dividends on preferred shares 64,669 68,334 75,128<br />
The cash and cash equivalents account consists of:<br />
2006 2005 2004<br />
(In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Cash on hand and in banks P=2,861,698 P=736,200 P=1,967,695<br />
Short-term placements 4,644,017 10,174,761 11,614,147<br />
P=7,505,715 P=10,910,961 P=13,581,842<br />
Cash in banks earn interest at respective bank deposit rates. Short-term placements are made for<br />
varying periods of up to three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of the <strong>Globe</strong><br />
Group and earn interest at the respective short-term placement rates.
ANNEX II<br />
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br />
Balance Sheet Accounts Variance Analysis (December 31, 2006 vs. December 31, 2005)<br />
Assets<br />
Current<br />
a) Cash and Cash Equivalents– Decreased by P3.41 billion due to the additional capital expenditures,<br />
settlement of loans and payments of dividends during the year, net of cash provided by operating<br />
activities due to better operating performance.<br />
b) Available-for-sale investments, Held-to-maturity investments and Short-term investments – Increased<br />
by P6.05 billion mainly due to <strong>Globe</strong> group’s higher amount of money market placements of beyond<br />
90 days.<br />
c) Receivables - net – Down by 18% or P1.24 billion as compared to same period last year due to higher<br />
traffic receivable collections from various carriers.<br />
d) Inventories and Supplies – Declined by 28% or P378.96 million due to the net issuance of handsets and<br />
phonekits as a result of <strong>Globe</strong>’s various promotional offers cushioned by higher units purchased over<br />
sales of CDMA telephone sets and modem for Innove’s wireless broadband and telephone services.<br />
e) Derivative Assets – Increased by P149.41 million due to gain on MTM value changes mainly coming<br />
from the valuation of bond options on the Senior Notes.<br />
f) Prepayments and other current assets – Up by 12% or P139.21 million attributable to the advance<br />
payment made to BIR for VAT and other taxes.<br />
Noncurrent<br />
g) Property and Equipment - net – Decreased by 3% or P2.48 billion due to depreciation, net of the<br />
purchases and project accruals for the additional network assets placed into service and the 3G sites<br />
rollout.<br />
h) Investment Property - net – Increased by 21% or P54.97 million due to the additional area in Innove IT<br />
Plaza leased to third <strong>part</strong>ies, net of the related depreciation.<br />
i) Intangible Assets - net – Up by 3% or P28.90 million due to the additional acquisitions of various<br />
computer software and telecom equipment licenses and other value added software applications in<br />
support of the expanded network and subscriber base, net of the related depreciation.<br />
j) Investments in an Associate and a Joint Venture – Down by 14% or P5.93 million mainly attributable<br />
to <strong>Globe</strong> Group’s equity in net loss on Bridge Mobile Alliance.<br />
k) Deferred Income Tax - net – Pertains to adjustment on Innove’s reversal of certain deferred income tax<br />
items which have been realized.<br />
l) Derivative Assets –Have zeroed out in 2006 as cross-currency swap instruments that used to be in this<br />
category were reclassified to derivative liability due to significant decrease in MTM gain (resulting to<br />
MTM loss) coupled with interest rate swap instruments reclassed to current portion since maturities are<br />
scheduled in 2007.<br />
m) Other Noncurrent Assets – Up by 98% or P993.53 million due to Innove’s deposit in Escrow in<br />
compliance with the conditions set by SBMA in February 2006 and the net increase in deferred VAT<br />
and advances to suppliers and contractors for the additional equipment bought for network expansion<br />
and 3G rollout.
Liabilities<br />
Current<br />
n) Accounts payable and Accrued Expenses – Up by 18% or P2.51 billion due to the accrual of highvalue<br />
3G equipment shipments cushioned by net payments to local and foreign suppliers in support of<br />
the network expansion and 3G rollout and to assist current operations.<br />
o) Provisions – Increased by 7% or P16.86 million attributable to the additional accrual made on probable<br />
regulatory claims and assessments.<br />
p) Income Taxes Payable – Increased by 185% or P540.03 million mainly attributable to higher taxable<br />
revenues during the fourth quarter this 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.<br />
q) Unearned Revenues – Declined by 2% or P31.61 million caused by the faster consumption of prepaid<br />
airtime and landline credits as a result of the on-going promos being offered during the period (text<br />
unlimited, lower call rates, etc.).<br />
Noncurrent<br />
r) Deferred Tax Liabilities – Pertains to adjustment on <strong>Globe</strong>’s provision for deferred income tax mainly<br />
coming from higher depreciation claims under sum-of-the-years digit method used for tax reporting<br />
versus straight-line depreciation used for <strong>financial</strong> reporting.<br />
s) Long-term Debt – Decrease of P10.49 billion is mainly attributable to the <strong>part</strong>ial redemption of 2012<br />
Senior Notes coupled with the scheduled loan installment repayments to foreign and local creditors<br />
during the year.<br />
t) Derivative Liabilities – Increased by P354.38 million due to the additional loss recognized on MTM<br />
value changes on swaps and free-standing forward contracts.<br />
u) Other Long-term Liabilities – Up by P134.80 million due to the additional accrual and accretion of<br />
asset retirement obligation cushioned by amortized settlement of long-term liability.<br />
Equity<br />
v) Paid-up Capital – Increased by 1% or P168.95 million mainly attributable to the issuance of <strong>Globe</strong><br />
shares due to exercised stock options triggered by favorable increases in <strong>Globe</strong>’s share price during the<br />
year.<br />
w) Cost of Share-Based Payments – Increase represents additional compensation expense net of the value<br />
of the stock options exercised during the year.<br />
x) Cumulative Translation Adjustment – Lower translation loss by 18% or P42.10 million is caused by<br />
the favorable fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge coupled with valuation<br />
gain on available for sale investments (Investment in Peso T-bills).<br />
y) Retained Earnings – Increased by 28% or P5.09 billion attributable to 2006’s net income of P11.76<br />
billion reduced by the P6.67 billion dividends declared to common and preferred shareholders.
<strong>Globe</strong> Telecom, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br />
Aging of Accounts Receivable as of December 31, 2006<br />
Trade Receivables (In Thousand Pesos)<br />
Current P2,624,532<br />
More than 90 days past due 276,492<br />
More than 120 days past due 241,690<br />
More than 150 days past due 205,618<br />
More than 180 days past due 2,599,571<br />
5,947,903<br />
Traffic Settlement Receivables 1,959,169<br />
Other Receivables 305,615<br />
Total Receivables 8,212,687<br />
Less: Allowance for doubtful debts (2,684,782)<br />
Receivables - net P5,527,905<br />
Breakdown of Liabilities<br />
12/31/2006 12/31/2005<br />
A. Accounts Payable 5,855.42 5,744.39<br />
Accrued Project Cost 4,548.84 2,444.11<br />
Accrued Expenses 4,378.53 4,101.40<br />
Traffic Settlements 1,501.93 1,544.66<br />
Output VAT payable 135.87 69.33<br />
Dividends Payable 64.67 68.33<br />
16,485.26 13,972.22<br />
B. Provisions 248.31 231.46<br />
C. Income Taxes Payable 831.38 291.35<br />
D. Unearned Revenues 1,270.08 1,301.68<br />
E. Long Term Debt (LTD)<br />
Current Portion of LTD<br />
Banks 6,218.45 7,703.27<br />
Suppliers - 103.27<br />
Corporate Notes - -<br />
Current portion of unamortized bond premium and<br />
issuance costs - 2012 Senior Notes and Retail Bond 53.15 51.61<br />
6,271.60 7,858.15<br />
LTD - net of current portion<br />
Banks 11,622.03 18,407.53<br />
Suppliers - -<br />
Corporate Notes 3,607.00 4,109.00<br />
15,229.03 22,516.53