Form 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2008

CRESUD SOCIEDAD ANONIMA COMERCIAL INMOBILIARIA

FINANCIERA Y AGROPECUARIA

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

CRESUD INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Republic of Argentina

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Moreno 877, 23rd Floor, (C1091AAQ)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

(Address of principal executive offices)

Form 20-F  x     Form 40-F  ¨

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

Yes  ¨    No  x

 

 

 


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CRESUD S.A.C.I.F. and A

(THE “COMPANY”)

REPORT ON FORM 6-K

Attached is an English translation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended on March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 filed with the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires and the Comisión Nacional de Valores.


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Cresud Sociedad Anónima

Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera

y Agropecuaria

Financial Statements

corresponding to the nine-month periods

ended March 31, 2008 and 2007


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Cresud Sociedad Anónima

Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria

Financial Statements

 

Index

  

Presentation

   1

Consolidated Balance Sheet

   2

Consolidated Statement of Income

   3

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

   4

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

   5

Consolidated Schedules

   17-26

Balance Sheet

   27

Statement of Income

   28

Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

   29

Statement of Cash Flows

   30

Notes to the Financial Statements

   31

Schedules

   64-72

Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements required by section 68 of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Regulations

   73-77

Business Highlights

   78

Report of Independent Auditors

   90


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Name of the Company:

   Cresud Sociedad Anónima
   Comercial, Inmobiliaria,
   Financiera y Agropecuaria

Legal Address:

   Moreno 877, 23rd Floor
   Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Principal Activity:

   Agriculture, livestock and real-estate

Fiscal year No. 73 started on July 1, 2007

Financial Statements for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2008

In comparative format with previous fiscal year

DATES OF REGISTRATION AT THE PUBLIC REGISTRY OF COMMERCE

 

Of the by-laws:

   February 19, 1937

Of the latest amendment:

   December 05, 2007

Duration of the Company:

   June 6, 2082

Information on controlled companies in Note 2 to the consolidated Financial Statements

 

CAPITAL STATUS ( Note 3 of basic financial statements)
SHARES

Type of stock

  

Authorized

Pesos

  

Subscribed

Pesos

  

Paid-in

Pesos

Ordinary certified shares of Ps.1 face value and 1 vote each    500,774,772    500,774,772    500,774,772

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima

Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 and June 30, 2007

 

    March 31, 2008
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
    June 30, 2007
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
    March 31, 2007
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
        March 31, 2008
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
  June 30, 2007
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
  March 31, 2007
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos

ASSETS

       

LIABILITIES

     

Current Assets

       

Current Liabilities

     

Cash and banks (Note 4.a.)

  137,658,916     46,930,644     81,163,170    

Debts:

     

Investments (Note 4.b.)

  577,257,120     39,841,438     7,395,463    

Trade accounts payable (Note 4.g.)

  45,429,054   30,935,851   35,550,761

Trade accounts receivable (Note 4.c.)

  27,252,529     37,930,596     10,138,773    

Loans (Note 4.h.)

  176,243,760   122,749,734   111,867,701

Other receivables (Note 4.d.)

  49,031,741     39,611,870     20,061,798    

Salaries and social security payable (Note 4.i.)

  3,443,759   4,219,120   2,691,756

Inventories (Note 4.e.)

  106,679,512     52,460,289     74,850,519    

Taxes payable (Note 4.j.)

  14,237,197   6,699,044   7,426,126

Other assets (Note 4.f.)

  19,802,484     —       —      

Advances from customs (Note 4.k.)

  11,969,669   —     —  
                         

Total current assets

  917,682,302     216,774,837     193,609,723    

Other debts (Note 4.l.)

  19,745,639   3,087,957   4,388,902
                               
       

Total Debts

  271,069,078   167,691,706   161,925,246
                   
       

Total current liabilities

  271,069,078   167,691,706   161,925,246
                   
       

Non-current liabilities

     

Non-current assets

       

Trade accounts payable (Note 4.g.)

  —     246,231   392,740

Other receivables (Note 4.d.)

  40,355,595     43,236,560     45,145,571    

Loans (Note 4.h.)

  —     24,744,000   24,800,000

Inventories (Note 4.e.)

  75,402,750     68,345,438     66,835,022    

Taxes payable (Note 4.j.)

  43,432,074   51,312,237   42,919,394

Investments on controlled and related companies (Note 4.b.)

  856,580,542     503,860,500     505,295,429    

Other debts (Note 4.l.)

  306,927   347,549   433,309

Other investments (Note 4.b.)

  352,260     37,468,260     37,220,716    

Previsions (Schedule E)

  1,796,830   1,747,606   285,811
                   

Fixed assets, net (Schedule A)

  263,165,138     245,919,561     238,813,485    

Total Non-current liabilities

  45,535,831   78,397,623   68,831,254
                   

Intangible assets, net (Schedule B)

  23,017,192     23,581,646     23,581,646    

Total Liabilities

  316,604,909   246,089,329   230,756,500
                               

Subtotal Non-Current Assets

  1,258,873,477     922,411,965     916,891,869          
                         

Goodwill (Note 4.b.)

  (112,048,045 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )  

Minority interest

  1,238,352   836,872   495,572
                               

Total Non-Current Assets

  1,146,825,432     855,105,579     846,702,392    

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  1,746,664,473   824,954,215   809,060,043
                               

Total Assets

  2,064,507,734     1,071,880,416     1,040,312,115    

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

  2,064,507,734   1,071,880,416   1,040,312,115
                               

The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima

Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Income

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

 

     March 31, 2008
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
    March 31, 2007
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
 

Production income:

    

Crops

   36,450,225     30,857,314  

Beef cattle

   20,346,374     17,268,886  

Milk

   13,467,756     7,409,701  
            

Total production income

   70,264,355     55,535,901  
            

Cost of production (Schedule F.2):

    

Crops

   (24,915,697 )   (20,986,576 )

Beef cattle

   (14,379,914 )   (10,453,631 )

Milk

   (8,842,296 )   (4,886,330 )
            

Total cost of production

   (48,137,907 )   (36,326,537 )
            

Production profit

   22,126,448     19,209,364  
            

Sales:

    

Crops

   53,069,384     16,894,506  

Beef cattle

   18,938,670     20,628,763  

Milk

   13,212,904     6,668,677  

Feed Lot

   —       3,102,229  

Others

   18,017,791     7,084,793  
            

Total Sales

   103,238,749     54,378,968  
            

Cost of sales (Schedule F.1):

    

Crops

   (47,793,438 )   (16,507,128 )

Beef cattle

   (17,644,601 )   (19,511,316 )

Milk

   (13,293,382 )   (6,668,677 )

Feed Lot

   —       (2,784,316 )

Others

   (9,201,631 )   (2,797,301 )
            

Total cost of sales

   (87,933,052 )   (48,268,738 )
            

Sales profit

   15,305,697     6,110,230  
            

Gross profit

   37,432,145     25,319,594  
            

Selling expenses (Schedule H)

   (7,906,368 )   (3,205,380 )

Administrative expenses (Schedule H)

   (15,217,181 )   (11,547,822 )

Gain from sale of farm

   3,259,522     436,629  

Holding gain – Others assets

   17,424,454     —    

Holding gain – Beef cattle (Schedules F.1 and F.2)

   3,524,987     1,398,370  

Holding gain – Crops, raw materials and MAT

   (4,740,448 )   326,888  
            

Operating gain (loss)

   33,777,111     12,728,279  
            

Financial gain (loss)

    

Generated by assets:

    

Exchange differences and discounts

   (7,957,150 )   (852,638 )

Interest income

   2,229,575     1,495,613  

Doubtful Accounts (Schedule E)

   (58,851 )   —    

Tax on banking debits and credits

   (3,400,280 )   (1,559,860 )

Holding gain and result of transactions on securities investment

   1,156,300     496,044  

Interest on bonds

   (387,392 )   2,219,032  

Others

   14,595     25,995  
            

Total

   (8,403,203 )   1,824,186  
            

Generated by liabilities:

    

Reference stabilization index (CER)

     (7,677 )

Financial expenses:

     —    

Interest on Convertible bonds

   (88,383 )   (2,537,248 )

Interest on loans

   (16,878,032 )   (7,483,668 )

Others

   (674,986 )   (509,607 )

Exchange differences and discounts

   (1,283,002 )   (122,886 )
            

Total

   (18,924,403 )   (10,661,086 )
            

Other income and expenses, net

    

Gains from other fixed assets sales

   425     52,508  

Others

   367,766     (367,030 )

Shareholders’ personal assets tax and miscellaneous

   (3,571,027 )   (2,686,199 )
            
   (3,202,836 )   (3,000,721 )
            

Gain from controlled and related companies

   20,138,943     40,188,874  

Management fee

   (2,975,556 )   (4,079,574 )
            

Net income before income tax and minority interest

   20,410,056     36,999,958  
            

Income tax benefit (expense)

   7,560,698     (348,091 )

Minority interest

   (344,471 )   64,299  
            

Net income for the period

   27,626,283     36,716,166  
            

The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima

Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

 

 

     March 31, 2008
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
    March 31, 2007
(Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pesos
 

Changes in cash and cash equivalents

    

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

   85,243,861     27,377,050  

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   714,127,166     87,091,388  
            

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   628,883,305     59,714,338  

Causes of changes in cash and cash equivalents

    

Operating activities

    

Income for the period

   27,626,283     36,716,166  

Accrued interest during the period

   16,957,905     10,079,192  

Income tax

   (7,560,698 )   348,091  

Adjustments made to reach net cash flow from operating activities

    

Income from interest in related companies

   (20,138,943 )   (40,188,874 )

Minority interest

   401,481     (64,299 )

Increase in allowances, provisions and accruals

   11,988,834     5,560,408  

Depreciation of fixed assets

   3,549,969     3,276,376  

Amortization of intangible assets

   564,454    

Holding gain – Inventory

   1,215,461     (1,799,820 )

Financial results

   (495,370 )   (1,733,991 )

Gain from sale of fixed assets

   (3,259,522 )   (489,137 )

Holding gain – other assets

   (17,424,454 )   —    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    

Decrease in current investments

   362,250     4,587,159  

Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable

   10,580,750     (749,382 )

Increase in other receivables

   (23,382,802 )   (10,120,886 )

Increase in inventories

   (63,697,045 )   (50,265,176 )

Increase in social security payables, taxes payable and advances from customers

   18,412,996     4,415,252  

Increase in trade accounts payable

   9,072,934     9,874,055  

Dividends collected

   1,708,238     1,262,479  

Increase (decrease) in other debts

   13,641,504     (894,024 )
            

Cash flows applied to operating activities

   (19,875,775 )   (30,186,411 )
            

Investment activities

    

Increase in interest related companies

   (250,756,934 )   (726,805 )

Acquisition and upgrading of fixed assets

   (22,797,767 )   (19,569,150 )

Collection of receivables from sale of fixed assets

   17,743,032     3,850,808  

Sale of fixed assets

   3,775,962     564,464  
            

Cash flows applied to investment activities

   (252,035,707 )   (15,880,683 )
            

Financing activities

    

Capital Increase (Note 16)

   881,040,600     —    

Exercise of Warrant

   11,161,503     83,183,660  

Dividends paid

   (8,250,000 )   (5,500,000 )

Increase in financial loans

   76,477,542     75,086,654  

Decrease in financial loans

   (55,942,159 )   (44,758,322 )

Decrease in other liabilities

   —       (2,230,560 )

Decrease in trade accounts payable ( seller financing)

   (3,692,699 )   —    
            

Cash flows provided by financing activities

   900,794,787     105,781,432  
            

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   628,883,305     59,714,338  
            

Items not involving changes in cash and cash equivalents

    

Transfer of inventory to fixed assets

   1,205,049     —    

Increase in other receivables by sale of fixed assets

   310,900     —    

Increase in interest in related companies through a decrease of non-current investment

   37,764,000     —    

Repayment of financial loans through issue of stock by exercise of conversion right

   8,518,791     68,841,945  
            

Complementary information

    

Interest paid

   10,503,575     7,005,219  

Income tax paid

   2,828,507     1,738,045  

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Cresud Sociedad Anónima,

Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As a consequence of the application of the unifying accounting standards aproved by the Comisión Nacional de Valores (C.N.V.), which require that consolidated Financial Statements be presented as established by Technical Resolution No. 21 of the Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (F.A.C.P.C.E.), the Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 and the Statements of Income and the Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-month periods ended on those dates were consolidated on a line by line basis with the financial statements of such companies in which it holds a majority of the voting shares (see Note 1.b to the basic financial statements).

Since December 31, 2006, Cresud S.A. has stopped the application of the proportional consolidation method with Cactus Argentina S.A. (Cactus), due to the reduction of the interest in Cactus from 50% to 24% (see Note 12.c of the basic financial statements).

The financial statements of the subsidiary companies Inversiones Ganaderas S.A., Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A. and Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 have been used in order to determine the investment at its equity value and line by line consolidation.

For purposes of comparability, certain reclassifications have been made on the information as of June 30, 2007 and March 31, 2007.

These Financial Statements and the corresponding notes and schedules are presented in Argentine Pesos.

NOTE 2: CORPORATE CONTROL

The Company’s interest in other companies is shown in the following table.

 

COMPANY

   CRESUD
PERCENTAGE OF
VOTING SHARES
OWNED
   CONSOLIDATED
PERCENTAGE OF
VOTING SHARES
OWNED
 

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

   99.99    99.99  

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

   68.10    68.10  

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

   90.00    99.99 (*)

 

(*)   Includes Interests in Participations of Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

NOTE 3: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companies mentioned in Note 2 have been prepared based on accounting principles consistent with those followed by Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria for the preparation of its Financial Statements, as detailed in Note 2 of the basic financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 3: (Continued)

When adding Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. (ACER), the total price paid was allocated to identified individual assets; they include PS. 23.6 million as concession rights that are booked as intangible assets (See Exhibit B) to these stand-alone financial statements.

High relevant valuation and disclosure criteria applied in preparing the financial statements of Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. (ACER) and not explained in the valuation criteria note of the holding company are as follows:

Valuation criteria - fixed assets

The tree plantations included in the caption have been valued at replacement cost in accordance with the Tree Plantation Increase Report made in December 2003 by a forestry expert at the request of ACER previous shareholders.

ACER former board of directors based on such report as well as on own estimates accepted the value of Ps. 4,320,000 and recorded an equal amount in retained earnings in shareholders equity.

The current ACER management has reclassified such asset as Fixed Asset on the basis of its destination of use.

Long-term investments

Long-term investments of Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. (IGSA) in affiliates were valued by the equity method.

The positive goodwill related to acquiring an additional interest in IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. generated by the acquisition of GDR’s has been valued at cost, which was calculated as the difference between the value paid by such investment and the book value of the interest acquired. As to this goodwill, IGSA is currently analyzing the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired, identified as provided by Technical Resolution No. 21. point 1.3.1.

Other considerations – concessions granted

Among other goods and rights ACER has the concession planning and execution of an integral development project including: biological, economical and social issues on several real estates located in the department of Anta, province of Salta. The company is also duty authorized to perform a significant agricultural, cattle farming and forestry project which was awarded under resolution No. 190/99 and bidding No. 58/98 of the Ministry of Production and Employment.

Such concession was granted for a 35 year term with a postponement option of 29 additional years by ACER.

Among other obligations ACER has to invest Ps. 16 million in agriculture, cattle farming, hydraulic resources, continuing education, forestry development, forest planting, fauna, natural reserve and eco-tourism, and has to pay an annual US$ 60,000 cannon to the province of Salta to be paid as from the 20th year as from the commencement of the concession.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 4: Details of consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of income accounts

As of March 31, 2008 and 2007, and as of June 30, 2007, the principal items of the financial statements are as follow:

 

a.      Cash and banks

      
     March 31,
2008
Pesos
    June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Cash

   67,386     75,085     94,474  

Foreign currency (Schedule G)

   17,802     4,137     5,465  

Local currency checking account

   6,080,136     7,258,440     4,149,994  

Foreign currency checking account (Schedule G)

   106,054,116     39,189,438     76,789,252  

Local currency saving account

   53,022     49,708     75,869  

Foreign currency saving account (Schedule G)

   46,584     4,360     7,886  

Checks to be deposited

   25,339,870     349,476     40,230  
                  
   137,658,916     46,930,644     81,163,170  
                  

b.      Investments and Goodwill

      
      March 31,
2008
Pesos
    June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Investment

      

Investment (Schedules C and G)

   577,257,120     39,841,438     7,395,463  
                  
   577,257,120     39,841,438     7,395,463  
                  

Investment from related companies

      

Investment from related companies (Note 12 and schedule C)

   856,580,542     503,860,500     505,295,429  
                  
   856,580,542     503,860,500     505,295,429  
                  

Other investments

      

Other investments (Schedules C and G)

   352,260     37,468,260     37,220,716  
                  
   352,260     37,468,260     37,220,716  
                  

Goodwill

      

Goodwill (Schedule C)

   (112,048,045 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )
                  
   (112,048,045 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )
                  

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 4: (Continued)

 

c.      Trade accounts receivable

      
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
    June 30,
2007

Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

      

Accounts receivable in local currency

   25,198,139     36,594,225     8,559,710  

Less:

      

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Schedule E)

   (431,210 )   (372,359 )   (372,359 )

Accounts receivable in foreign currency (Schedule G)

   1,450,852     638,020     1,938,419  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

      

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   921,266     1,069,777     12,849  

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

   112,549       —    

Comercializadora los Altos S.A. (Ex-Alto City.Com S.A.)

   933     933     154  
                  
   27,252,529     37,930,596     10,138,773  
                  

d.      Other receivables

      
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
    June 30,
2007

Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

      

Prepaid leases

   78,884     6,434,233     718,365  

Income tax prepayments and tax credit (net of accrual for income tax)

   14,357,163     10,276,688     4,011,947  

Guarantee deposits and premiums (Schedule G)

   1,873,025     2,805,415     3,142,675  

Secured by mortgage (Schedule G)

   6,999,442     6,995,220     3,081,097  

Prepaid expenses

   148,423     193,568     122,552  

Other tax credit

   208,493     249,905     89,809  

Tax on minimum presumed income

   20,972     —       —    

Outstanding Valued Added tax, Gross sales tax and others tax credit

   19,058,808     7,097,093     2,837,111  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

      

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   3,283,150     4,266,771     4,159,990  

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       106,903     82,419  

Agro-Uranga S.A.

   1,018,364     511,221     601,684  

BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas

   —       30,537     30,537  

Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A.

   76,805       —    

Credits to employees

   145,026     225,994     145,310  

Directors

   991     735     —    

Others (Schedule G)

   1,762,195     417,587     1,038,302  
                  
   49,031,741     39,611,870     20,061,798  
                  

Non-current

      

Prepaid leases

   277,455     179     179  

Outstanding Valued Added tax, Gross sales tax and others tax credit

   10,372,240     21,603,289     32,426,162  

Secured by mortgage (Schedule G)

   11,187,818     13,097,871     5,690,057  

Tax on minimum presumed income

   17,770,587     7,750,517     6,238,499  

Deferred tax

   747,495     538,473     397,934  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

      

Cactus Argentina S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       4,100     6,532  

Alto Palermo S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       178,341     284,147  

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       41,117     65,935  

Others (Schedule G)

   —       22,673     36,126  
                  
   40,355,595     43,236,560     45,145,571  
                  

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE4: (Continued)

 

e.      Inventories

        
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Beef cattle

   15,810,571    11,130,777    13,547,883

Crops

   24,761,635    30,866,271    23,777,230

Unharvested crops

   47,588,061    2,673,752    27,822,308

Seeds and fodder

   3,630,843    2,250,776    2,955,201

Materials and others

   14,888,402    5,538,713    6,681,916

Advances to suppliers

   —      —      65,981
              
   106,679,512    52,460,289    74,850,519
              

Non-Current

        

Beef cattle

   75,402,750    68,345,438    66,835,022
              
   75,402,750    68,345,438    66,835,022
              

f.       Others assets

        
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Properties for sale – (real states)

   19,802,484    —      —  
              
   19,802,484    —      —  
              

g.      Trade accounts payable

        
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Suppliers in local currency

   13,855,927    1,021,578    5,439,611

Suppliers in foreign currency (Schedule G) (1)

   8,940,436    13,233,514    13,394,691

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

        

Inversora Bolivar S.A.

   160,678    40,508    25,776

Alto Palermo S.A.

   332,699    1,075,643    634,946

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

   —      124,752    284,083

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   223,985    669,346    92,425

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes

   813,886    328,551    209,745

Fundación IRSA

   1,073,000    1,800,000    2,200,000

CYRSA S.A.

   40,074    —      —  

Accrual for other expenses (Schedule G)

   18,728,545    11,478,248    10,017,666

Accrual for harvest expenses

   1,259,824    1,163,711    3,251,818
              
   45,429,054    30,935,851    35,550,761
              

Non-Current

        

Accrual for other expenses (Schedule G)

   —      246,231    392,740
              
   —      246,231    392,740
              

 

(1) As of March 31, 2008 includes US$ 1,449,726 from the acquisition of farm “San Pedro” corresponding to suppliers in foreign currency secured by mortgage. See Note 11 to the basic financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 4: (Continued)

 

h.      Loans

       
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

       

Local financial loans (Note 15 and schedule G)

   150,899,760    114,005,729     102,092,963  

Foreign financial loans (Notes 15, 16 and schedule G)

   25,344,000    —       —    

Convertible Notes 2007 Interest payable (Schedule G)

   —      85,460     284,281  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550

Section 33 and related parties:

        —    

Directors

   —      3,148     3,148  

Convertible Notes 2007 expenses

   —      (12,742 )   (23,215 )

Convertible Notes 2007 (Schedule G)

   —      8,563,979     9,406,364  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550

Section 33 and related parties:

       

Directors

   —      104,160     104,160  
                 
   176,243,760    122,749,734     111,867,701  
                 

Non-Current

       

Foreign financial loans (Notes 15, 16 and schedule G)

   —      24,744,000     24,800,000  
                 
   —      24,744,000     24,800,000  
                 

i.       Salaries and social security payable

       
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

       

Accrual for vacation and statutory annual bonus

   2,861,907    3,775,108     2,675,816  

Social security taxes payable

   532,960    88,647     286  

Salaries payable

   17,167    277     —    

Health care payable

   23,931    32,694     15,346  

Others

   7,794    322,394     308  
                 
   3,443,759    4,219,120     2,691,756  
                 

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 4: (Continued)

 

j.       Taxes payable

        
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Accrual for income tax

   390,667    —      242,276

Tax on minimum presumed income

   10,152,523    5,503,470    4,004,291

Value added tax

   28,976    219,776    —  

Property tax payable

   35,418    230,361    179,644

Taxes withheld Income tax

   504,902    518,641    126,841

Gross sales tax payable

   96,161    193,103    10,220

Taxes withheld-Gross sales tax payable

   7,278    937    4,222

Taxes withheld-Value added tax payable

   2,553    20,270    10,808

Others

   3,018,719    12,486    2,847,824
              
   14,237,197    6,699,044    7,426,126
              

Non-current

        

Deferred income tax

   43,432,074    51,312,237    42,897,006

Tax on minimum presumed income

   —      —      22,388
              
   43,432,074    51,312,237    42,919,394
              

k.      Advanced from customs

        
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Advanced from customs (Schedule G)

   11,969,669    —      —  
              
   11,969,669    —      —  
              

k.      Other debts

        
      March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Management fees accrual

   2,801,434    2,817,997    4,079,574

Other income to be accrued

   54,164    —      —  

Loan to FYO minority shareholders

   134,196    134,196    134,196

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550

Section 33 and related parties:

        

Directors

   124,800    81,600    59,757

Others in local currency

   90,894    54,164    115,375

Others In foreigh currency (Schedule G)

   16,540,151    —      —  
              
   19,745,639    3,087,957    4,388,902
              

Non-current

        

Other income to be accrued

   306,927    347,549    433,309
              
   306,927    347,549    433,309
              

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 5:

 

  a) Assets based on their estimated collection term (in Pesos)

 

     Current and non-current
Investment
   Trade accounts receivable    Other receivables

Based on their estimated

collection term

   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007

4th quarter 2007/2006 financial period

   —      —      1,124,267    —      —      9,956,927    —      —      9,776,246

1st quarter 2008/2007 financial period

   —      —      —      —      37,930,596    —      —      17,675,316    2,990,282

2nd quarter 2008/2007 financial period

   —      379,408    —      —      —      —      —      3,822,775    490,789

3rd quarter 2008/2007 financial period

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      1,422,981    765,764

4th quarter 2008/2007 financial period

   —      —      —      27,252,529    —      —      31,684,243    4,703,416    164,555

1st quarter 2009/2008 financial period

   —      —      —      —      —      —      8,776,185    2,178,303    2,183,297

2nd quarter 2009/2008 financial period

   —         —      —      —      —      1,708,896    —      —  

3rd quarter 2009/2008 financial period

                     1,723,024    —      —  

4th quarter 2009/2008 financial period

   —      —      —      —      —      —      3,801,565    3,710,415    —  

1st quarter 2010/2009 financial period

   —      —      —      —      —      —      1,792,344    1,749,369    1,753,380

4th quarter 2010/2009 financial period

   —      —      —      —      —      —      3,801,565    3,710,415    —  

1st quarter 2011/2010 financial period

   —      —      —      —      —      —      1,792,344    1,749,369    1,753,380

Overdue

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

With no stated current term

   577,257,120    39,462,030    6,271,196    —      —      181,846    5,139,393    11,987,382    6,038,717

With no stated non-current term

   352,260    37,468,260    37,220,716    —      —      —      29,167,777    30,138,689    39,290,959
                                            

Total

   577,609,380    77,309,698    44,616,179    27,252,529    37,930,596    10,138,773    89,387,336    82,848,430    65,207,369
                                            

 

  b) Assets classified according to their interest rate (in Pesos)

 

     Current and non-current
Investment
   Trade accounts receivable    Other receivables

Interest rate that

they accrue

   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007

At fixed interest rate

   —      37,116,000    37,199,999    —      —      —      17,461,986    23,995,134    8,606,937

At variable interest rate

   577,257,120    39,462,030    6,271,196    —      —      —      —      —      13,236,463

Non-interest bearing

   352,260    731,668    1,144,984    27,252,529    37,930,596    10,138,773    71,925,350    58,853,296    43,363,969
                                            

Total

   577,609,380    77,309,698    44,616,179    27,252,529    37,930,596    10,138,773    89,387,336    82,848,430    65,207,369
                                            

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 5 (Continued):

 

  a) Liabilities based on their estimated payment term (in Pesos)

 

Based on their estimated

payment term

   Trade accounts payable    Loans    Salaries and social security payable
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007

4th quarter 2007/2006

   —      —      35,807,031    —      —      645,148    —      —      443,950

1st quarter 2008/2007

   —      30,935,851    —      —      15,298,547    14,749,006    —      3,502,650    1,776,557

2nd quarter 2008/2007

   —      —      —      —      10,618,597       —      716,470    471,249

3rd quarter 2008/2007

   —      —      —      —      —      9,487,309    —      —      —  

4th quarter 2008/2007

   45,282,576    —      —      25,325,428    —      —      1,029,101    —      —  

1st quarter 2009/2008

   —      —      —      21,557,226    —      —      1,746,615    —      —  

2nd quarter 2009/2008

   —      —      —      25,344,000    24,744,000    24,800,000    668,043    —      —  

3rd quarter 2009/2008

                  —      —         —  

Overdue

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

With no stated current term

   146,478    —      11,351    104,017,106    96,832,590    86,986,238    —      —      —  

With no stated non-current term

   —      246,231    125,119    —      —      —      —      —      —  
                                            

Total

   45,429,054    31,182,082    35,943,501    176,243,760    147,493,734    136,667,701    3,443,759    4,219,120    2,691,756
                                            

 

Based on their
estimated

payment term

   Taxes payable    Advanced from customs    Other debts    Provisions
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007

4th quarter 2007/2006

   —      —      7,084,369    —      —      —      —      —      4,139,331    —      —      —  

1st quarter 2008/2007

   —      6,590,222    —      —      —      —      —      2,913,138    —      —      —      —  

2nd quarter 2008/2007

   —      108,822    99,481    —      —      —      —      13,541    —      —      —      —  

3rd quarter 2008/2007

   —      —      242,276    —      —      —      —      13,541    —      —      —      —  

4th quarter 2008/2007

   1,078,804    —      —      11,969,669    —      —      19,570,820    13,541    —      —      —      —  

1st quarter 2009/2008

   —      —      —      —      —      —      13,541    —      —      —      —      —  

2nd quarter 2009/2008

   13,158,393    —      —      —      —      —      13,541    —      —      —      —      —  

3rd quarter 2009/2008

   —      —      —      —      —      —      13,541    —      —           

Overdue

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

With no stated current term

   —      —      —      —      —      —      134,196    134,196    249,571    —      —      —  

With no stated non-current term

   43,432,074    51,312,237    42,919,394    —      —      —      306,927    347,549    433,309    1,796,830    1,747,606    285,811
                                                           

Total

   57,669,271    58,011,281    50,345,520    11,969,669    —      —      20,052,566    3,435,506    4,822,211    1,796,830    1,747,606    285,811
                                                           

 

  b) Liabilities classified according to their interest rate (in Pesos)

 

     Trade accounts payable    Loans    Salaries and social security payable

Interest in rate that

they accrue

   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007

At fixed interest rate

   4,920,475    4,484,003    4,439,062    174,821,907    147,405,126    136,380,272    —      —      —  

At variable interest rate

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

Non-interest bearing

   40,508,579    26,698,079    31,504,439    1,421,853    88,608    287,429    3,443,759    4,219,120    2,691,756
                                            

Total

   45,429,054    31,182,082    35,943,501    176,243,760    147,493,734    136,667,701    3,443,759    4,219,120    2,691,756
                                            
     Taxes payable    Advanced from customs    Other debts    Provisions

Interest in rate that
they accrue

   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007
   March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   March 31,
2007

At fixed interest rate

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

At variable interest rate

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      13,541    —      —      —      —  

Non-interest bearing

   57,669,271    58,011,281    50,345,520    11,969,669    —      —      20,052,566    3,421,965    4,822,211    1,796,830    1,747,606    285,811
                                                           

Total

   57,669,271    58,011,281    50,345,520    11,969,669    —      —      20,052,566    3,435,506    4,822,211    1,796,830    1,747,606    285,811
                                                           

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 6: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Following is a reconciliation between the weighted average of outstanding shares of common stock and the diluted weighted average of shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2008, it has been determined considering the possibility that the holders of options issued by the Company exercise them in shares of common stock of the Company up to 60,000,000 shares (See Note 16). As of March 31, 2007, the diluted weighted average of shares of common stock has been determined considering the possibility that the holders of corporate bonds convertible into shares of common stock of the Company for up to an amount in nominal value of US$ 50,000,000, mentioned in Note 13 to the stand-alone financial statements would exercise their right to convert the bonds they held into shares.

 

     March 31,
2008
   March 31,
2007
 

Average appraised stock in circulation

   319,997,477    226,737,205  

Average appraised diluted ordinary stock

   327,415,659    321,214,392  
      March 31,
2008
   March 31,
2007
 

Earnings for the calculation of basic earnings per share

   27,626,283    36,716,166  

Exchange differences

   —      184,879  

Financing expenses

   —      2,537,248  

Income tax

   —      (888,570 )

Management fees

   —      (183,356 )

Earnings for the calculation of diluted earnings per share

   27,626,283    38,366,367  

BASIC Earnings per share

   March 31,
2008
   March 31,
2007
 

Earnings

   27,626,283    36,716,166  

Number of shares

   319,997,477    226,737,205  

Earnings per share

   0.09    0.16  

DILUTED Earnings per share

   March 31,
2008
   March 31,
2007
 

Earnings

   27,626,283    38,366,367  

Number of shares

   327,415,659    321,214,392  

Earnings per share

   0.08    0.12  

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 7: SEGMENT INFORMATION

As of March 31, 2008:

 

Description

   Crops
Pesos
   Beef Cattle
Pesos
   Milk
Pesos
   Feed Lot
Pesos
    Others
Pesos
   Without
specific
allocation

Pesos
   Total
Pesos

Sales

   53,069,384    18,938,670    13,212,904    —       18,017,791    —      103,238,749

Assets

   279,544,167    107,428,761    101,391,344    11,351,073     6,367,688    (1)1,558,424,701    2,064,507,734

Liabilities

   28,522,938    19,228,132    716,591    223,985     134,239    267,779,024    316,604,909

Fixed asset additions (transfers)

   14,647,053    6,955,480    462,889    —       192,167    1,328,619    23,586,208

Depreciation of fixed assets

   1,942,120    940,790    118,035    —       99,063    449,961    3,549,969

Amortization of intangible assets

   —      —      —      —       564,454    —      564,454

Income (loss) from related parties

   3,685,058    24,894    472,994    (9,617 )   —      15,965,614    20,138,943

 

(1) Includes investment in BrasilAgro and IRSA. See Schedule C.

As of March 31, 2007:

 

Description

   Crops
Pesos
   Beef Cattle
Pesos
   Milk
Pesos
   Feed Lot
Pesos
   Others
Pesos
   Without
specific
allocation

Pesos
   Total
Pesos

Sales

   16,894,506    20,628,763    6,668,677    3,102,229    7,084,793    —      54,378,968

Assets

   200,112,195    143,108,164    52,021,328    10,439,272    2,990,428    (2) 631,640,728    1.040.312,115

Liabilities

   17,358,848    4,915,983    109,688    92,425    380,572    207,898,984    230,756,500

Fixed asset additions

   6,672,772    5,442,193    247,140    —      351,972    6,874,781    19,588,858

Depreciation of fixed assets

   1,559,763    905,671    329,845    —      —      355,152    3,150,431

Amortization of intangible assets

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

Income from related parties

   3,148,328    20,559    390,623    85,466    —      36,543,898    40,188,874

 

(2) Includes investment in BrasilAgro and IRSA. See Schedule C.

NOTE 8: “EXAGRIND S.A. – ESTANCIA SAN RAFAEL AGAINST TALI SUMAJ AND OTHER DAMAGES AND LOSSES” LAWSUIT

Exagrind S.A. has filed a lawsuit against Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. (IGSA) on claims for damages and losses produced by a fire in Estancia San Rafael, which is close to Tali Sumaj, Province of Catamarca. The fire took place on September 6, 2000.

The estimated amount of the legal action is Ps. 2,914,600 at the date the claim was filed.

In turn, IGSA filed an extraordinary appeal with the High Court of the Province of Catamarca, requesting to be given the remainder term to answer the lawsuit as, at the time of revoking the first instance judge decision that postponed the terms to answer until a new notice was dispatched, such period had not yet expired. The management of IGSA is awaiting the decision of the High Court of the Province of Catamarca.

Additionally, in March 2007 -under the request of Exagrind S.A.- the court in charge of the case seized an inhibition of assets. This measure was lifted in June 2007 and a real estate on attachment has been accepted in replacement.

 

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NOTE 9: RESTRICTED ASSETS

In agreement with Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements, on June 4, 2007 a pre-judgement attachment was seized on the “Tali Sumaj” land owned by IGSA in substitution for a more burdensome measure that had been previously ordered.

NOTE 10: SECURITIES LOAN

On March 12, 2008, Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. (IGSA) executed a securities loan agreement with Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A. by which it was granted 790,631 Global Depositary Shares (GDRs) represented by Global Depositary Receipts representative of 10 book-entry shares of common stock, with a face value of PS. 1 per share, of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima, which are free of any encumbrance and are freely available for IGSA.

This loan does not imply transferring any political or economic rights related to the GDR’s, which will be held by IGSA. As regards exercising the political rights (vote), the Parties agreed that IGSA will grand a power of attorney to Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A. with the respective voting instructions. As regards dividends, Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A. commits itself to transferring forthwith to IGSA the funds related to this item.

This loan will accrue interest at a monthly rate equivalent to 3-month LIBOR, plus 150 basis points. It will be effective for 30 days and may be renewed for periods, up to a maximum of 360 days

 

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Consolidated Fixed Assets

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule A

 

                         Depreciation    Net carrying
value as of
March 31,
2008

Pesos
   Net carrying
value as of
June 30,

2007
Pesos
   Net carrying
value as of
March 31,
2007

Pesos

Principal Account

   Value at
the beginning
of the year
Pesos
   Additions
and/or
transfers
Pesos
   Deductions
and/or
transfers
Pesos
   Value at
the end of
the period/year
Pesos
   Rate
%
   Accumulated
at the beginning
of the year
Pesos
   Decrease
of the
period/year
Pesos
   Current
period/year
Pesos
   Accumulated
at the end of
the period/year
Pesos
        

Real estate

   165,705,340    4,725,427    2,008,242    168,422,525    —      —      —      —      —      168,422,525    165,705,340    155,048,305

Wire fences

   7,039,919    —      339,656    6,700,263    3    1,282,469    54,212    168,053    1,396,310    5,303,953    5,757,450    3,424,667

Watering troughs

   4,984,248    63,710    193,019    4,854,939    5    1,324,441    68,417    171,494    1,427,518    3,427,421    3,659,807    2,649,688

Alfalfa fields and meadows

   3,730,764    228,551    —      3,959,315    12-25-50    1,740,283    —      421,487    2,161,770    1,797,545    1,727,975    1,440,717

Buildings and constructions

   30,793,614    171,874    54,632    30,910,856    2    3,271,366    8,446    482,191    3,745,111    27,165,745    27,784,754    26,973,353

Machinery

   11,287,083    727,012    —      12,014,095    10    7,752,898    —      566,922    8,319,820    3,694,275    3,534,185    3,616,933

Vehicles

   2,432,123    267,235    48,869    2,650,489    20    1,380,273    40,576    283,337    1,623,034    1,027,455    1,051,850    925,599

Tools

   210,421    7,320    —      217,741    10    162,242    —      7,959    170,201    47,540    48,179    48,863

Furniture and equipment

   1,240,115    98,279    —      1,338,394    10    913,828    —      67,059    980,887    357,507    326,287    351,034

Corral and leading lanes

   944,420    14,865    23,867    935,418    3    175,296    3,396    22,438    194,338    741,080    769,124    727,454

Roads

   2,185,824    —      —      2,185,824    10    816,673    —      133,991    950,664    1,235,160    1,369,151    1,179,866

Facilities

   13,745,648    165,876    1,322    13,910,202    10-20-33    6,765,779    264    790,764    7,556,279    6,353,923    6,979,869    6,156,694

Computer equipment

   2,551,108    198,403    3,495    2,746,016    20    1,444,381    2,896    377,214    1,818,699    927,317    1,106,727    1,094,734

Silo plants

   1,277,416    —      —      1,277,416    5    464,374    —      55,869    520,243    757,173    813,042    647,753

Constructions in progress

   8,746,010    10,715,273    228,551    19,232,732    —      —      —      —      —      19,232,732    8,746,010    19,303,932

Advances to suppliers

   295,767    1,026,778    295,767    1,026,778    —      —      —      —      —      1,026,778    295,767    469,463

Forest Products- Posts

   109,157    52,299    50,930    110,526    —      —      —      —      —      110,526    109,157    80,983

Forest Products raw materials

   4,320,000    —      —      4,320,000    —      —      —      —      —      4,320,000    4,320,000    4,320,000

Improvements in third parties buildings

   11,834,652    6,064,232    661,445    17,237,439    —      19,765    —      1,191    20,956    17,216,483    11,814,887    10,353,447
                                                           

Total as of March 31, 2008

   273,433,629    24,527,134    3,909,795    294,050,968       27,514,068    178,207    3,549,969    30,885,830    263,165,138      
                                                     

Total as of June 30, 2007

   246,383,511    50,575,370    23,525,252    273,433,629       23,895,844    714,898    4,333,122    27,514,068       245,919,561   
                                                     

Total as of March 31, 2007

   246,383,511    19,588,858    290,688    265,681,681    —      23,895,844    178,079    3,150,431    26,868,196          238,813,485
                                                       

 

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Consolidated Intangible Assets

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule B

 

Principal Account

   Value at the
beginning of
the year
Pesos
   Additions
of the
year/period
Pesos
   Value at the
end of the
year/period
Pesos
   Amortization    Net carrying
value as of
March 31, 2008

Pesos
   Net carrying
value as of
June 30, 2007

Pesos
   Net Carrying
value as of
March 31, 2007

Pesos
            Accumulated
at the beginning
of the year
Pesos
   Current period    Accumulated
at the end
of the
year/period
Pesos
        
               Rate
%
   Amount
Pesos
           

Concessions received

   23,581,646    —      23,581,646    —         564,454    564,454    23,017,192    23,581,646    23,581,646

Development expenditures

   1,410,368    —      1,410,368    1,410,368    33.33    —      1,410,368    —      —      —  

Organization expenses

   448,818    —      448,818    448,818       —      448,818    —      —      —  

Brands and patents

   18,938    —      18,938    18,938       —      18,938    —      —      —  
                                               

Total as of March 31, 2008

   25,459,770    —      25,459,770    1,878,124       564,454    2,442,578    23,017,192      
                                           

Total as of June 30, 2007

   25,459,770    —      25,459,770    1,878,124       —      1,878,124       23,581,646   
                                             

Total as of March 31, 2007

   25,459,770    —      25,459,770    1,878,124       —      1,878,124          23,581,646
                                           

 

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Consolidated Investments

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule C

 

Type and characteristics

of the securities

   Amount    Value as of
March 31,
2008
Pesos
   Value as of
June 30,
2007
Pesos
   Value as of
March 31,
2007
Pesos
   Market
value
Pesos
   INFORMATION ON THE ISSUER
                  Principal
activity
   Latest financial statements
                     Capital
Pesos
   Income for
the period
Pesos
   Shareholders´
Equity
Pesos
                          
                          

Current Investments

                          

Mutual Funds

                          

Bony Hamilton Fund in dollars

   64,107,997    200,529,816    37,946,618    3,036,236    3.128000            

Banco Río Special Fund in pesos

      —      366,599    1,952,707               

Deutsche Managed Dollar Fund

   120,175,650    375,909,434    —      —      3.128000            

BankBoston 1784 Fund

   24,313    29,000    —      —      1.192769            
                                
      576,468,250    38,313,217    4,988,943               
                                

Bonds and Convertible Notes

                          

Interest on IRSA Convertible Notes 2007 (US$)

                          

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No, 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

                          

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

      —      379,408    1,124,267               

Global 2010 Bonds

   110,000    105,805    120,899    117,811    0.961860            

Bocon Pro 1

   157,647    630    630    630    0.003996            

Mortgage Bonds

   729,877    682,435    1,027,284    1,073,825    0.935000            
                                
      788,870    1,528,221    2,316,533               
                                

Shares

      —      —      89,987               
                                

MATBA

      —      —      89,987               
                                

Total current investments

      577,257,120    39,841,438    7,395,463               
                                

 

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Consolidated Investments

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule C (Cont.)

 

Type and characteristics

of the securities

  Amount   Value as of
Marchr 31,
2008
Pesos
    Value as of
June 30,
2007
Pesos
    Value as of
March 31,
2007
Pesos
    Market
value
Pesos
    INFORMATION ON THE ISSUER
            Principal
activity
  Latest financial statements
              Capital
Pesos
  Income
for

the period
Pesos
    Shareholders´
Equity
Pesos
                 
                 

Non-current investments

                 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

                 

Agro-Uranga S.A.

          Unlisted     Agriculture   2,500,000   11,709,471     24,589,822

Shares

  893,069   8,784,163     6,895,791     7,208,359            

Higher property value

    11,179,150     11,179,150     11,179,150            
                             
    19,963,313     18,074,941     18,387,509            
                             

CACTUS ARGENTINA S.A. Shares

  6,589,335   8,067,923     5,825,380     6,259,901     Unlisted     Explotation
and

Administration
of Agriculture
and beef

products

  27,455,563   (40,070 )   33,616,347
                             
    8,067,923     5,825,380     6,259,901            
                             

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. Shares (Note 14)

  218,116,880   713,208,272     411,903,577     418,848,524     4.55     Real Estate   578,676,461   22,877,832     1,892,182,072
                             
    713,208,272     411,903,577     418,848,524            
                             

BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas Shares

  64,510   115,341,034     68,056,602     61,799,495     (1 ) 11.06   Agriculture
and Real
Estate
  875,381,000   7,195,000     1,045,423,000
                             
    115,341,034     68,056,602     61,799,495            
                             
  Subtotal   856,580,542     503,860,500     505,295,429            
                             

Other Investments

                 

IRSA Convertible Notes 2007 (US$)

                 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

                 

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

    —       37,116,000     37,199,999            

Coprolán

    20,717     20,717     20,717     Unlisted          

Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A.

    241,556     241,556     —              

Mercado a Termino de Buenos Aires

    89,987     89,987     —              
                             
  Subtotal   352,260     37,468,260     37,220,716            
                             

Goodwill

                 

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. negative goodwill

    (115,786,726 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )          

BrasilAgro-Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas goodwill

    3,738,681     —       —              
                             
  Subtotal   (112,048,045 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )          
                             

Total non-current investments

    744,884,757     474,022,374     472,326,668            
                             

 

(1) In Brazilian Reais

 

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Consolidated Allowance and Provisions

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule E

 

Item

   Balances at
the beginning
of the year
Pesos
   Increases
Pesos
   Decreases
Pesos
    Applications
Pesos
    Value as of
March 31,
2008

Pesos
   Value as of
June 30,
2007

Pesos
   Value as of
March 31,
2007

Pesos

Deducted from assets

                  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   372,359    78,084    (19,233 )   —       431,210    372,359    372,359

Included in liabilities

                  

Non-current law contingencies for pending lawsuits

   1,747,606    (1) 49,224    —       —       1,796,830    1,747,606    285,811
                                    

Total as of March 31, 2008

   2,119,965    127,308    (19,233 )   —       2,228,040      
                                

Total as of June 30, 2007

   444,173    1,702,390    (24,127 )   (2,471 )      2,119,965   
                                

Total as of March 31, 2007

   444,173    240,595    (24,127 )   (2,471 )         658,170
                                

 

(1) Included in other income and expenses in the statement of income.

 

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Consolidated Cost of Sales

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule F.1

 

    Crops     Beef cattle     Milk   Others     Feed Lot     Total  
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
  March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
  March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31, 2008
Pesos
    March 31, 2007
Pesos
 

Inventories at the beginning of the year

                           

Beef cattle

  —       —       68,306,890     64,236,404     —       —     —         —       68,306,890       64,236,404    

Crops

  30,866,271     10,550,495     —       —       —       —     —         —       30,866,271       10,550,495    

Seeds and fodder

  360,162     478,313     —       —       —       —     —         —       360,162       478,313    

Materials and others

  —       —       —       —       —       —     1,231,477     273,377     —     150,085     1,231,477       423,462    
                                                                       
  31,226,433     11,028,808     68,306,890     64,236,404     —       —     1,231,477     273,377     —     150,085       100,764,800       75,688,674  

Holding gain - Beef cattle

  —       —       3,683,865     1,303,265     —       —     (17,994 )   35,127     —     62,083       3,665,871       1,400,475  

Holding gain - Crops

  5,915,986     1,190,284     —       —       —       —     460,746     11,132     —     —         6,376,732       1,201,416  

Production

  34,460,800     30,352,384     20,346,374     17,268,886     13,293,382     6,668,677   —       —       —     —         68,100,556       54,289,947  

Transfer of inventories to expenses

  —       —       —       —       —       —     —       (89,320 )   —     (964,412 )     —         (1,053,732 )

Transfer to fixed assets and inventories

  —       —       —       —       —       —     (520,020 )   —       —     —         (520,020 )     —    

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

  (3,201,478 )   (2,337,798 )   (108,608 )   (59,273 )   —       —     (1,016,809 )   (825,981 )   —     —         (4,326,895 )     (3,223,052 )

Purchases

  4,794,131     415,832     4,302,420     9,065,131     7,964     —     8,918,765     2,608,413     —     3,048,994       18,023,280       15,138,370  

Operating expenses (Schedule H)

  —       —       —       —       —       —     4,268,357     2,280,731     —     577,038       4,268,357       2,857,769  

Less:

                           

Inventories at the end of the period

                           

Beef cattle

  —       —       (78,295,336 )   (70,368,556 )   —       —     —       —       —     —       (78,295,336 )     (70,368,556 )  

Crops

  (24,761,635 )   (23,777,230 )   —       —       —       —     —       —       —     —       (24,761,635 )     (23,777,230 )  

Effect of Catus consolidation reversion

  —       —       —       (1,934,541 )   —       —     —       —       —     (89,472 )   —         (2,024,013 )  

Seeds and fodder

  (640,799 )   (365,152 )   —       —       —       —     —       —       —     —       (640,799 )     (365,152 )  

Materials and others

  —       —       (591,004 )   —       (7,964 )   —     (4,122,891 )   (1,496,178 )   —     —       (4,721,859 )   (108,419,629 )   (1,496,178 )   (98,031,129 )
                                                                               

Cost of Sales

  47,793,438     16,507,128     17,644,601     19,511,316     13,293,382     6,668,677   9,201,631     2,797,301     —     2,784,316       87,933,052       48,268,738  
                                                                       

 

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Consolidated Cost of Production

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule F.2

 

     Crops     Beef cattle     Milk     Total  
     March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
 

Inventories at the beginning of the year

                    

Beef cattle

   —       —       —       —       11,113,378     9,389,631     11,113,378       9,389,631    

Unharvested crops

   2,673,752     1,662,592     —       —       —       —       2,673,752       1,662,592    

Seeds and fodder

   —       —       1,336,519     168,766     554,095     123,568     1,890,614       292,334    

Materials and others

   3,680,316     4,142,815     521,927     —       160,940     119,865     4,363,183       4,262,680    
                                                    
   6,354,068     5,805,407     1,858,446     168,766     11,828,413     9,633,064       20,040,927       15,607,237  

Holding gain (loss)

   —       —       (6,909 )   —       (133,975 )   (2,105 )     (140,884 )     (2,105 )

Holding gain - Crops

   3,018,843     941,124     —       —       —       —         3,018,843       941,124  

Transfer of inventories to expenses

   —       —       —       964,412     —       —         —         964,412  

Production

   —       —       1,989,425     504,930     174,374     741,024       2,163,799       1,245,954  

Transfer to fixed assets and inventories

   (655,673 )   —       (29,356 )   —       —       —         (685,029 )     —    

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

   (28,273,522 )   (16,878,052 )   (2,377,742 )   (989,989 )   (3,349,086 )   (927,062 )     (34,000,350 )     (18,795,103 )

Purchases

   75,941,705     42,178,739     1,597,838     851,604     5,418,783     2,480,584       82,958,326       45,510,927  

Operating expenses (Schedule H)

   25,270,762     21,236,013     14,506,224     11,407,999     8,667,922     3,822,523       48,444,908       36,466,535  

Less:

                    

Inventories at the end of the period

                    

Beef cattle

   —       —       —       —       (12,917,985 )   (10,014,349 )   (12,917,985 )     (10,014,349 )  

Unharvested crops

   (47,588,061 )   (27,822,308 )   —       —       —       —       (47,588,061 )     (27,822,308 )  

Seeds and fodder

   —       —       (2,269,580 )   (1,930,511 )   (720,464 )   (659,538 )   (2,990,044 )     (2,590,049 )  

Materials and others

   (9,152,425 )   (4,474,347 )   (888,432 )   (523,580 )   (125,686 )   (187,811 )   (10,166,543 )   (73,662,633 )   (5,185,738 )   (45,612,444 )
                                                            

Cost of Production

   24,915,697     20,986,576     14,379,914     10,453,631     8,842,296     4,886,330       48,137,907       36,326,537  
                                                    

 

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Consolidated Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule G

 

     March 31, 2008    June 30, 2007    March 31, 2007

Item

   Type and amount
of foreign
currency
   Current
exchange
rate
Pesos
   Amount in
local currency
Pesos
   Type and amount
of foreign
currency
   Amount in
local currency
Pesos
   Type and amount
of foreign
currency
   Amount in
local currency
Pesos

Current Assets

                             

Cash and banks

                             

Cash and banks in dollars

   US$    33,923,872    3.128    106,113,871    US$    12,837,960    39,194,292    US$    25,098,740    76,802,144

Cash and banks in brazilian reais

   Rs    2,946    1.572    4,631    Rs    2,584    3,643    Rs    325    459

Investments:

                             

Mutual funds

   US$    64,107,997    3.128    200,529,816    US$    12,429,289    37,946,618    US$    992,234    3,036,236

Interest of IRSA Convertible Notes 2007

   US$    —         —      US$    122,667    379,408    US$    362,667    1,124,267

Deposits in foreign banks

   US$    —         —      US$    —      —      US$    —      —  

Trade accounts receivable:

                             

Trade accounts receivable

   US$    463,827    3.128    1,450,852    US$    208,981    638,020    US$    633,470    1,938,419

Other receivables:

                             

Secured by mortgages

   US$    2,237,673    3.128    6,999,442    US$    2,291,261    6,995,220    US$    1,006,894    3,081,097

Guarantee deposits

   US$    598,793    3.128    1,873,025    US$    918,904    2,805,415    US$    1,027,018    3,142,675

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties:

                             

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   US$    —         —      US$    —      —      US$    2,107    6,532

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

   US$    —         —      US$    34,563    106,903    US$    26,587    82,419

Others

   US$    —         —      US$    20,000    61,860    US$    20,000    62,000

Non current assets

                             

Other receivables

                             

Secured by mortgages

   US$    3,576,668    3.128    11,187,818    US$    4,290,164    13,097,871    US$    1,859,496    5,690,057

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties:

                             

Alto Palermo S.A.

   US$    —         —      US$    57,660    178,341    US$    91,660    284,147

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

   US$    —         —      US$    13,294    41,117    US$    21,269    65,935

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   US$    —         —      US$    1,326    4,100    US$    —      —  

Others

   US$    —         —      US$    7,330    22,673    US$    11,654    36,126

Investments:

                             

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties:

                             

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

   US$    —         —      US$    12,000,000    37,116,000    US$    12,000,000    37,199,999
                                               

Total US$

   US$    104,908,830       328,154,824    US$    45,233,399    138,587,838    US$    43,153,796    132,552,053
                                               

Total Rs

   Rs    2,946       4,631    Rs    2,584    3,643    Rs    325    459
                                               

Total Assets

            328,159,455          138,591,481          132,552,512
                                   

US$: US dollars

Rs: Brazilian Reais

 

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Consolidated Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule G (Cont.)

 

     March 31, 2008    June 30, 2007    March 31, 2007

Item

   Type and amount
of foreign
currency
   Current
exchange
rate
Pesos
   Amount in
local currency
Pesos
   Type and amount
of foreign
currency
   Amount in
local
currency
Pesos
   Type and amount
of foreign
currency
   Amount in
local currency
Pesos

Current liabilities

                    

Trade accounts payable:

                    

Suppliers

   US$ 8,043,115    3.168    25,480,587    US$ 4,278,537    13,233,514    US$ 4,320,868    13,394,691

Accrual for other expenses

   US$ 95,531    3.168    302,642    US$ 206,984    640,202    US$ 158,054    489,967

Loans:

                    

Local banks

   US$ 14,798,818    3.168    46,882,654    US$ 5,552,260    17,173,139    US$ 4,873,137    15,106,725

Foreign banks

   US$ 8,000,000    3.168    25,344,000    US$ —      —      US$ —      —  

Interest of Convertible Notes 2007

   US$ —         —      US$ 28,648    88,608    US$ 91,704    287,429

ON Convertibles 2007

   US$ —         —      US$ 2,768,826    8,563,979    US$ 3,034,311    9,406,364

Subsidiaries, related companies Law 19,550 Article 33 and related parties:

                    

Shareholders

   US$ —         —      US$ —      —      US$ —      —  

Directors

   US$ —         —      US$ 33,676    104,160    US$ 34,615    104,160

Advanced from customs :

                    

Advanced from customs

   US$ 3,778,305    3.168    11,969,669    US$ —      —      US$ —      —  

Non current liabilities

                    

Trade accounts payable:

                    

Accrual for other expenses

   US$ —         —      US$ 79,609    246,231    US$ 126,690    392,740

Loans:

                    

Foreign banks

   US$ —         —      US$ 8,000,000    24,744,000    US$ 8,000,000    24,800,000
                                      

Total Liabilities

   US$ 34,715,769       109,979,552    US$ 20,948,540    64,793,833    US$ 20,639,379    63,982,076
                                      

US$: US dollars

 

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Consolidated Information in Compliance with Section 64, subsection B of Law No. 19,550

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007.

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule H

 

Items

   Total as of
March 31, 2008
Pesos
   Operating Expenses    Expenses    Total as of
March 31, 2007
Pesos
      Total
Pesos
   Crops
Pesos
   Beef cattle
Pesos
   Milk
Pesos
   Others
Pesos
   Selling
Pesos
   Administrative
Pesos
  

Directors´ fees

   612,051    —      —      —      —      —      —      612,051    289,897

Fees and payments for services

   4,935,428    875,205    225,075    320,332    188,412    141,386    27,123    4,033,100    3,375,106

Salaries and wages

   12,486,637    6,700,155    872,090    2,204,265    1,165,691    2,458,109    90,224    5,696,258    10,523,084

Social security taxes

   2,002,218    765,170    173,480    338,011    253,679    —      —      1,237,048    2,218,454

Taxes, rates and contributions

   934,472    394,517    194,894    56,400    94,084    49,139    482    539,473    1,134,140

Gross sales taxes

   1,438,623    —      —      —      —      —      1,438,623    —      418,772

Office and administrative expenses

   2,134,939    207,827    —      —      —      207,827    1,240    1,925,872    1,169,801

Bank commissions and expenses

   38,239    38,239    2,545    8,559    489    26,646    —      —      49,962

Depreciation of fixed assets

   3,549,969    3,107,955    1,697,208    916,121    395,564    99,062    —      442,014    3,276,376

Depreciation of intangible assets

   564,454    564,454    —      —      —      564,454    —      —      —  

Vehicle and traveling expenses

   981,456    565,687    150,994    288,994    39,722    85,977    57,334    358,435    600,432

Spare parts and repairs

   1,830,881    1,829,978    599,669    804,845    368,177    57,287    —      903    1,991,011

Insurance

   231,736    156,357    60,402    74,632    13,136    8,187    —      75,379    244,769

Benefits to Employees

   593,933    395,323    84,341    191,318    53,178    66,486    140    198,470    511,993

Livestock expenses (1)

   9,457,357    8,840,232    —      8,840,232    —      —      617,125    —      7,272,555

Dairy farm expenses (2)

   5,982,237    5,936,601    —      —      5,936,601    —      45,636    —      2,494,001

Agricultural expenses (3)

   26,060,334    20,505,241    20,296,805    —      —      208,436    5,555,093    —      17,396,219

Feed lot expenses

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      451,093

Silo expenses

   12,522    12,522    12,522    —      —      —      —      —      60,772

ACER expenses

   529,599    529,599    529,599    —      —      —      —      —      —  

FyO expenses

   232,889    170,698    —      —      —      170,698    62,191    —      59,721

General expenses

   1,207,707    1,112,135    369,532    461,772    156,168    124,663    11,157    84,415    539,348

Lease of machinery and equipment

   1,318    1,248    566    682    —      —      —      70    —  

Safety and hygiene expenses

   4,122    4,122    1,040    61    3,021    —      —      —      —  

Advertising expenses

   13,693    —      —      —      —      —      —      13,693    —  
                                            

Total as of March 31, 2008

   75,836,814    52,713,265    25,270,762    14,506,224    8,667,922    4,268,357    7,906,368    15,217,181   
                                            

Total as of March 31, 2007

      39,324,304    21,236,013    11,407,999    3,822,523    2,857,769    3,205,380    11,547,822    54,077,506
                                          

 

(1) Includes cattle food and additives, lodging, animal health and others,

 

(2) Includes cattle food and additives, animal health and others,

 

(3) Includes seeds, agrochemicals, irrigation, services hired, leases and others,

 

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Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 and June 30, 2007

 

    March 31,
2008
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
    June 30,
2007
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
        March 31,
2008
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
  June 30,
2007
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
  March 31,
2007
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos

ASSETS

        LIABILITIES      

Current Assets

        Current Liabilities      

Cash and banks (Note 8.a.)

  130,974,860     45,450,296     80,863,031     Debts:      

Investments (Note 8.b.)

  577,257,120     39,474,839     5,352,769    

Trade accounts payable (Note 8.g.)

  33,197,552   28,709,843   31,088,938

Trade accounts receivable (Note 8.c.)

  18,533,006     35,690,201     5,707,752    

Loans (Note 8.h.)

  176,243,760   122,749,734   111,867,701

Other receivables (Note 8.d.)

  141,660,419     53,565,714     19,381,082    

Salaries and social security payable (Note 8.i.)

  3,028,835   3,841,212   2,466,241

Inventories (Note 8.e.)

  100,110,454     51,461,237     74,154,168    

Taxes payable (Note 8.j.)

  13,461,424   6,198,244   6,904,261

Others assets ( Note 8.f.)

  19,802,484     —       —      

Advanced from customs(Note 8.k.)

  11,969,669   —     —  
                         

Total Current Assets

  988,338,343     225,642,287     185,458,802    

Other debts (Note 8.l.)

  2,926,234   2,899,597   4,139,331
                               
       

Total Debts

  240,827,474   164,398,630   156,466,472
                   
       

Total Current Liabilities

  240,827,474   164,398,630   156,466,472
                   

Non-Current Assets

             

Other receivables (Note 8.d.)

  35,815,773     40,648,744     55,772,611     Non-Current Liabilities      

Inventories (Note 8.e.)

  71,799,764     65,131,553     63,866,830    

Trade accounts payable (Note 8.g.)

  —     246,231   392,740

Investments on controlled and related companies (Note 8.b.)

  811,375,625     519,790,677     521,515,299    

Loans (Note 8.h.)

  —     24,744,000   24,800,000

Other investments (Note 8.b.)

  262,273     37,378,273     37,220,716    

Taxes payable (Note 8.j.)

  43,225,159   50,914,561   42,182,332

Fixed assets, net (Schedule A)

  232,768,610     222,106,944     217,391,261    

Provisions (Schedule E)

  80,953   45,216   45,216
                   

Intangible assets, net (Schedule B)

  21,386,302     21,910,761     21,910,761    

Total Non-Current Liabilities

  43,306,112   75,950,008   67,420,288
                               

Subtotal Non-Current Assets

  1,173,408,347     906,966,952     917,677,478     Total liabilities   284,133,586   240,348,638   223,886,760
                               

Goodwill (Note 8.b.)

  (130,948,631 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )        
                         

Total Non-Current Assets

  1,042,459,716     839,660,566     847,488,001     SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   1,746,664,473   824,954,215   809,060,043
                               

Total Assets

  2,030,798,059     1,065,302,853     1,032,946,803    

Total Liabilities and

Shareholders’ Equity

  2,030,798,059   1,065,302,853   1,032,946,803
                               

The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the financial statements.

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Statement of Income

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006 and ended March 31, 2008

and 2007

 

     March 31, 2008
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
    March 31, 2007
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
 

Production income:

    

Crops

   35,604,273     30,857,314  

Beef cattle

   19,333,017     15,716,310  

Milk

   13,467,756     7,409,701  
            

Total production income

   68,405,046     53,983,325  
            

Cost of production (Schedule F.2)

    

Crops

   (24,760,095 )   (21,007,800 )

Beef cattle

   (13,838,335 )   (9,036,041 )

Milk

   (8,842,296 )   (4,886,330 )
            

Total cost of production

   (47,440,726 )   (34,930,171 )
            

Production profit

   20,964,320     19,053,154  
            

Sales

    

Crops

   52,806,680     16,894,506  

Beef cattle

   18,852,842     16,919,602  

Milk

   13,212,904     6,668,677  

Other

   6,711,187     3,916,355  
            

Total Sales

   91,583,613     44,399,140  
            

Cost of sales (Schedule F.1)

    

Crops

   (47,415,932 )   (16,507,128 )

Beef cattle

   (17,650,127 )   (15,872,785 )

Milk

   (13,293,382 )   (6,668,677 )

Other

   (205,729 )   (44,338 )
            

Total cost of sale

   (78,565,170 )   (39,092,928 )
            

Sales profit

   13,018,443     5,306,212  
            

Gross profit

   33,982,763     24,359,366  
            

Selling expenses (Schedule H)

   (7,212,517 )   (2,731,060 )

Administrative expenses (Schedule H)

   (14,887,122 )   (11,109,140 )

Gain from sale of farms

   3,259,522     —    

Holding gain - others assets

   17,424,454     —    

Holding gain - Beef cattle (Schedules F.1 and F.2)

   3,243,376     1,290,256  

Holding gain - Crops, raw materials and MAT

   (5,236,140 )   355,306  
            

Operating income

   30,574,336     12,164,728  
            

Financial gain (loss):

    

Generated by assets:

    

Exchange differences and discounts

   (8,130,053 )   (842,082 )

Interest income

   4,787,145     2,078,673  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

    

Interest on Notes

   (387,392 )   2,219,032  

Doubtful accounts (Schedule E)

   (58,851 )   —    

Tax on banking debits and credits

   (2,665,965 )   (1,118,899 )

Holding gain and transactions on security stock

   1,156,300     444,032  
            

Total

   (5,298,816 )   2,780,756  
            

Generated by liabilities:

    

Financial expenses:

    

Interest on Convertible Notes

   (88,383 )   (2,537,248 )

Interest on loans

   (16,869,522 )   (7,541,944 )

Others

   (661,588 )   (408,984 )

Exchange differences and discounts

   (1,024,803 )   (121,473 )

Total

   (18,644,296 )   (10,609,649 )

Other income and expenses, net:

    

Gains from other fixed assets sales

   —       44,966  

Shareholders’ Personal asset tax and miscellaneous

   (3,571,027 )   (2,686,199 )

Others

   382,431     —    
            
   (3,188,596 )   (2,641,233 )
            

Gain from controlled and related companies

   19,469,809     39,626,904  

Management fee (Note 5)

   (2,975,556 )   (4,079,574 )
            

Net income before income tax

   19,936,881     37,241,932  
            

Income tax benefit (expense) (Note 6)

   7,689,402     (525,766 )
            

Net income for the period

   27,626,283     36,716,166  
            

The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the financial statements.

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006 and ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Note 1 and 2)

 

    Shareholders’ contributions     Retained earnings   Unappropiated
earnings
Pesos
    Transitory
conversion
differences
Pesos
    Total as of
March
31, 2008
Pesos
    Total as of
March
31, 2007
Pesos
 

Items

  Capital
(Note 3)
  Inflation
adjustment

of
Common
stock

Pesos
  Paid-in
capital (1)

Pesos
    Subtotal
Pesos
    Legal
Reserve
Pesos
  New
projects
reserve

Pesos
       
  Common stock
Pesos
                 

Balances at the beginning of the exercise

  309,576,220   166,218,124   164,923,025     640,717,369     13,176,701   120,099,646   49,362,269     1,598,230     824,954,215     625,865,591  

Conversion of Notes in common stock (Note 13)

  5,343,374     3,175,417     8,518,791             8,518,791     68,841,945  

Exercise of Warrants (Note 13)

  5,855,178     5,306,325     11,161,503             11,161,503     83,183,660  

Shareholders meeting held on 10.10.2007

                   

Capital increase (Note 16)

  180,000,000     701,040,600     881,040,600             881,040,600    

Legal Reserve

          2,468,113     (2,468,113 )      

Cash dividends

              (8,250,000 )     (8,250,000 )   (5,500,000 )

New projects Reserve

            38,644,156   (38,644,156 )      

Related companies Law 19,550 Section 33:

                   

Cactus Argentina S.A. ( Note 12.c)

                    1,658,109  

IRSA (Note 14)

      (7,201,969 )   (7,201,969 )           (7,201,969 )   (4,995,191 )

Transitory conversion differences

                8,815,050     8,815,050     3,289,763  

Net income for the period

              27,626,283       27,626,283     36,716,166  

Balances as of March 31, 2008

  500,774,772   166,218,124   867,243,398     1,534,236,294     15,644,814   158,743,802   27,626,283     10,413,280     1,746,664,473    
                                                   

Balances as of March 31, 2007

  308,527,234   166,218,124   167,682,828     642,428,186     13,176,701   120,099,646   36,716,166     (3,360,656 )     809,060,043  
                                                   

 

(1) See notes 2.p, 12.c and 14.

The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the financial statements.

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Statement of Cash Flow

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning on July 1, 2007 and 2006 and ended March 31, 2008 and

2007

 

     March 31, 2008
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
    March 31, 2007
(Notes 1 and 2)
Pesos
 

Changes in cash and cash equivalents

    

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

   83,396,914     24,655,469  

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   707,443,110     83,899,267  
            

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   624,046,196     59,243,798  

Causes of changes in cash and cash equivalents

    

Operating activities

    

Income for the period

   27,626,283     36,716,166  

Accrued interest during the period

   16,957,905     10,079,192  

Income tax

   (7,689,402 )   525,766  

Adjustments made to reach net cash flow from operating activities

    

Income from interest in controlled and related companies

   (19,994,269 )   (39,626,904 )

Increase in allowances , provisions and accruals

   11,819,179     4,788,722  

Depreciations of fixed assets

   3,343,288     2,959,823  

Amortization of intangible assets

   524,459     —    

Holding gain – Inventory

   1,992,764     (1,645,562 )

Financial results

   (495,369 )   (1,828,740 )

Gain from sale of fixed assets

   (3,259,522 )   (44,966 )

Holding gain – others assets

   (17,424,454 )   —    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    

Decrease in current investments

   362,250     4,771,899  

Decrease in trade accounts receivable

   17,216,046     2,741,993  

Increase in other receivables

   (14,898,863 )   (4,411,935 )

Increase in inventories

   (58,484,515 )   (49,817,920 )

Increase in social security payable & taxes payable and advances from customers

   18,420,472     4,300,952  

(Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable

   (3,775,203 )   5,793,646  

Dividends collected

   1,708,238     1,262,479  

Increase in other debts

   (2,948,919 )   (801,998 )
            

Cash flows applied to operating activities

   (28,999,632 )   (24,237,387 )
            

Investment activities

    

Increase in interest in related companies

   (170,865,928 )   (726,805 )

Increase in related companies loans

   (85,206,767 )   (13,189,990 )

Acquisition and upgrading of fixed assets

   (12,481,227 )   (12,319,703 )

Collections of receivables from sale of fixed assets

   17,743,032     3,850,808  

Sale of fixed assets

   3,061,931     85,443  
            

Cash flows applied to investment activities

   (247,748,959 )   (22,300,247 )
            

Financing activities

    

Exercise of Warrants

   11,161,503     83,183,660  

Dividends paid

   (8,250,000 )   (5,500,000 )

Capital increase (Note 16)

   881,040,600     —    

Increase in financial loans

   76,477,542     75,086,654  

Decrease in financial loans

   (55,942,159 )   (44,758,322 )

Decrease in others liabilities (seller financing)

   —       (2,230,560 )

Decrease in trade accounts payable (seller financing)

   (3,692,699 )   —    
            

Cash flows provided by financing activities

   900,794,787     105,781,432  
            

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   624,046,196     59,243,798  
            

Items not involving changes in cash and cash equivalents

    

Transfer of inventory to fixed assets

   1,174,323     —    

Increase in interest in related companies through a decrease of non-current investment

   37,764,000     —    

Increase in other receivables by sale of fixed assets

   312,800     —    

Repayment of financial loans through issue of stock by exercise of conversion right

   8,518,791     68,841,945  

Increase in fixed assets through a increase of trade accounts payable and others debts

   2,842,643     —    

Complementary information

    

Interest paid

   10,503,409     7,005,219  

Income tax paid

   2,625,808     1,718,759  

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

NOTE 1: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Below is a description of the most relevant accounting standards used by the Company in the preparation of these Financial Statements, which have been applied on a consistent basis from the previous period.

 

  a. Presentation standards

These financial statements are stated in Argentine Pesos (Ps.), and have been prepared in accordance with the disclosure and valuation accounting standards contained in the Technical Resolutions issued by the Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (F.A.C.P.C.E.), as approved, with resolutions issued by the Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.) and the Comisión Nacional de Valores (C.N.V.).

 

  b. Unifying of accounting standards

On July 8, 2004, the F.A.C.P.C.E. and the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. entered into an agreement with the purpose of unifying technical standards. The latter council issued Resolution CD 93/05 on August 10, 2005 adopting the accounting standards approved by the former including the changes up to April 1, 2005.

The standards referred to above became effective for annual or interim periods financial statements of years started on January 1, 2006. On the other hand, the C.N.V. has adopted the same standards including certain modifications, and has also established their applicability for the years started as from January 1, 2006 as well.

The changes introduced due to the unifying of accounting standards that have generated significant effects on the Company´s financial statements are:

 

   

In accordance with the new accounting standards, the Company has decided not to recognize the deferred liabilities generated by the adjustment for inflation on fixed assets and other non-monetary assets. Consequently, additional information on this issue is stated in Note 6.

 

   

The balance of the “Transitory Convertion Differences” account has to be shown in the statement of changes in stockholders´ equity as from the time the unifying accounting standards became effective.

The financial statements for the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 have not been audited. The Company´s management estimates that such statements include all adjustments necessary to fairly present the income accounts of each period, which do not necessarily show the proportion of the Company´s profits and losses for the entire fiscal years.

 

  c. The effects of inflation

The financial statements have been prepared in constant currency units by recognizing the effects of inflation up to August 31, 1995. As from this date and up to December 31, 2001 the restatement of the financial statements has been discontinued due to that period of monetary stability. As from January 1, 2002 and up to March 2003 the effects of inflation were recognized as it was an inflationary period. As from such date, in accordance with Resolution 441

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 1: (Continued)

issued on April 8, 2003 by the C.N.V., the Company discontinued the restatement of its financial statements. This criterion does not agree with the terms of Resolution MD 041/2003 of the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A., by which the restatement of financial statements was discontinued as from October 1, 2003. As of March 31, 2008, this change has not generated any significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

 

  d. Comparative Information

For comparison purposes, certain reclassifications have been made as of June 30, 2007 and March 31, 2007.

NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

  a. Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assessments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.

Estimates are used when accounting for the allowance for conversion of Convertible Notes into shares of stock, doubtful accounts, investments, depreciation, income taxes, deferred liabilities, transitory conversion differences, provisions for contingencies, accrual for expenses and assets’ recoverable value and classification of the current and non-current assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

  b. Local currency assets and liabilities

The local currency assets and liabilities are stated at period-end nominal currency.

 

  c. Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency have been valued at the amount of such currency as of the date of the financial statements, converted at the buying and selling exchange rate, respectively, prevailing at period-end or year-end.

 

  d. Temporary investments

The units of ownership of common investment funds, the mortgage certificates, nobacs and bonds were valued at quotation value at period-end or year-end net of sales expenses. Temporary investments do not exceed their recoverable value at the date of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 2: (Continued)

 

  e. Trade accounts receivable and payable

Trade accounts receivable and payable have been valued at their cash price estimated at the time of the transaction, plus interest and implied financial components accrued on the basis of the internal rate of return determined at such time, provided they are significant.

 

  f. Credits and loans

Credits and loans have been valued in accordance with the sum of money delivered and/or received, respectively, net of transaction costs, plus financial results accrued on the basis of the rate estimated at such time as of period-end or year-end.

 

  g. Derivates financial instruments

Futures relate to cereal commitments deliverable at a previously agreed price (see Note 4), and Dollars commitments.

Premiums collected or paid correspond to options bought or written and are included in Other receivables.

The assets and liabilities originated in derivatives instruments have been valued at their market value at period-end or year-end (see Note 4).

Differences generated by the application of the above mentioned valuation criteria to assets and liabilities from derivative instruments corresponding to crops have been recognized under net income of the period or fiscal year under “Holding gain – Crops, raw materials and MAT”.

In the comparative information, purchases and sales of dollars operations are included under the financial results.

 

  h. Other receivables and payables

Other receivables and payables have been valued on the basis of the agreed values plus interest accrued as of the date of these financial statements.

Other receivables and payables in foreign currency have been valued at their amount in such currency at period-end or year-end, converted to the buyer and seller exchange rate, respectively, prevailing at the period-end or year-end closing date.

 

  i. Balances with related parties

Receivables and payables with related parties have been valued in accordance with the conditions agreed between the parties involved.

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 2: (Continued)

 

  j. Inventories

 

  1) Biological Assets (Under development): Unharvested crops and Cattle: have been measured at replacement cost of goods and services needed to obtain similar assets, which does not exceed the net realization value (NRV) as of each period-end or year-end.

Include:

 

   

Unharvested crops

 

   

Calves

 

  2) Biological Assets (In production): Cattle: Have been measured at the direct replacement cost of a similar asset, acquired to third parties in the markets in which the Company regularly operates, and do not exceed the net realization value (NRV) as of each period-end or year-end.

Include:

 

   

Dairy cattle

 

   

Breeding cows

 

  3) Biological Assets (Finished): Cattle: have been measured at their net realization value represented by the respective quotations as of each period-end or year-end in the markets in which the Company regularly operates, net of additional costs generated by marketing.

Include:

 

   

Steers and heifers

 

   

Cattle round-up and mares

 

  4) Farming Products: Crops: have been measured at net realization value, representing the different quotations as of each period-end or year-end in the markets in which the Company regularly operates, net of additional costs generated by marketing.

Include:

 

   

Harvested crops

 

  5) Non-biological Assets - Raw material: Seeds and various goods: have been measured at reproduction or replacement cost as of each period-end or year-end, which does not exceed the net realization value (NRV).

Include:

 

   

Seeds

 

   

Agrochemicals

 

   

Semen - Cattle raising and dairy

 

   

Food and by-products

 

   

Packs and bundles

 

   

Poles

 

   

Bags and blankets

 

   

Silos raw materials

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 2: (Continued)

 

  6) The remaining inventories were valued at replacement cost.

The carrying values of inventories, which are determined as discussed above, do not exceed their estimated recoverable values at the end of these financial statements.

 

  k. Others assets

The other assets for which price-fixing prepayments were received and the contractual conditions of the transaction ensure the actual materialization of the sale and the income and they are valued at net realization value. Income from such valuation is disclosed in the account “Income from valuation of other assets at net realization value” in the Statement of Income.

 

  l. Long term investments in other companies

 

  1. Investments in subsidiaries and affiliates

The investments in subsidiaries and affiliates in which the Company has significant influence have been accounted for under the equity method, as required by Technical Resolution No. 21 of the F.A.C.P.C.E. approved by C.N.V.

Interests in subsidiaries and affiliates as of March 31, 2008 are as follows:

 

Subsidiaries and affiliates

   % Equity interest

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

   99.99

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. (Note 12.a)

   90.00

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

   68.10

Cactus Argentina S.A. (Note 12.c)

   24.00

Agro Uranga S.A.

   35.72

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S. A.

   34.44

BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas (Note 12.b)

   11.04

Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A. (Note 12.d.)

   0.36

The Company presents as complementary information the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 with Inversiones Ganaderas S.A., Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. and Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

During the year ended June 30, 2007 the interest in Cactus Argentina S.A. has been reduced from 50% to 24%, due to the inclusion of a new shareholder (see Note 12.c). Consequently, for the results as of December 31, 2006 and for the comparative information, proportional consolidation of 50% is included.

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 2: (Continued)

 

  2. Goodwill

The negative goodwill corresponding to the investment in Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. (IRSA) had been valued at cost restated as of February 28, 2003, and calculated as a difference between the market value of such investment and its equity value at the time of changing the March 2002-valuation method, and in each one of the purchases restated, if any, at that same date (Note 1.c) as well as the investment arising from subsequent acquisitions and from the conversion of negotiable bonds into shares or share warrants of IRSA at cost value.

The negative goodwill related to the recent acquisition of the additional interest in IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. generated by the conversions of corporate bonds into shares and exercising warrants, mentioned in note 14, has been valued at cost, which was calculated as a difference between the value paid for such investment and the book valued of the interest acquired. As to this goodwill, the Company is currently analyzing the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired identified as provided by Technical Resolution No. 21. Point 1.3.1.

Amortization is calculated in accordance with the estimated useful life, which is 20 years and has been classified under Gain (loss) from controlled and related companies in the statement of income.

 

  m. Other investments

 

   

Investments in debt securities

IRSA’s Convertible Notes were valued taking into account the face value at period-end or year-end in Dollars, at the sellers’ exchange rate plus interest accrued as of the date of these financial statements.

 

   

Other investments

The remaining investments correspond to non-listed securities and were valued at their restated cost as of February 28, 2003 (Note 1.c.) or at their cost for acquisitions made after such date.

 

  n. Fixed assets

 

   

Purchase value: valued at cost restated applying the coefficients mentioned in Note 1.c., based on the corresponding dates of origin.

 

   

Depreciation: calculated by the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets as from the month of the fiscal year of addition.

 

   

Net carrying value: the net carrying value of fixed assets does not exceed their recoverable value at the end of the period or fiscal year.

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 2: (Continued)

 

  o. Intangible assets

The amortizations of the right of concession of Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. are calculated according to the duration of the project (see Note 12.a), which is 35 year term with an option of 29 additional years. The project´s right of concession is being amortized as from its starting.

 

  p. Shareholders’ equity

Initial balances have been restated in accordance with the criteria set forth in Note 1.c. Movements for the period and/or year are recorded at their historical values.

 

  q. Paid-in capital – Related Companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33

Increases or decreases of the equity value of investments in IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. and Cactus Argentina S.A. generated on the basis of changes in their shareholders´ equity, arising from transactions of shareholders different from the Company and its subsidiaries, were included in this caption as established in Technical Resolution 17 of the F.A.C.P.C.E. and Resolution CD 243/01 of the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.

 

  r. Transitory Conversion Differences – Current translation adjustment

These transitory differences result from the exchange differences shown in the conversion of the financial statements of BrasilAgro from Brazilian Reais to Argentine Pesos.

 

  s. Results for the period

The charges for consumption of assets were determined based on the values of such assets.

Production income has been determined based on quantitative and qualitative changes of stocks subject to the biological transformation process measured from the beginning of the year through the closing date of these financial statements.

Cattle production cost calculated to reflect production income is reflected in Schedule F.2.

Grain production cost calculated to reflect production income is reflected in Schedule F.2.

Cost of sales is calculated by inventory difference and the income for the production of meat, grain and milk is disclosed in the statement of income.

The adjustment for valuation to the net realization value of grain has been calculated as the difference between the production value at net realization value (NRV) upon harvesting and the value of the same production valued at net realization value (NRV) as of the closing date of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)

 

NOTE 2: (Continued)

Cattle holding gain is disclosed in a line of the statement of income and Schedule F and is calculated as stated in Note 2.j.

The results generated by futures and options on the Futures Market are recognized as a line on the statement of income. The closed positions are recognized as a difference between the exercise price and their close price; and the opens positions at the end of the period, as the difference between their exercise price and the market value price for futures, and as a difference between the premium and the market value premium for options.

The rest of income for the year is disclosed at incurred cost.

Financial income segregated into that generated by assets and by liabilities is disclosed in the statement of income.

 

  t. Income tax

The Company has recognized the income tax on the basis of the deferred tax liability method, thus considering temporary differences between registration of assets and liabilities for accounting and tax purposes. The principal temporary differences originate in the valuation of beef cattle and the sale and replacement of fixed assets.

In order to determine deferred assets and liabilities the tax rate expected to be in effect at the temporary of reversal or use has been applied on the temporary differences identified and tax loss carryforwards, considering the laws enacted as of the date of issuance of these financial statements (35%).

Assets and liabilities generated by the application of the deferred tax method have been valued at face value.

 

  u. Tax on minimum presumed income

The company determines the tax on minimum presumed income applying the prevailing rate of 1% on computable assets at fiscal year-end. This tax is supplementary to the income tax. The Company’s tax liability for each fiscal year will be the higher of these two taxes.

However, if the tax on minimum presumed income exceeds the income tax in any fiscal year, such excess may be computed as payment on account of the income tax that may be payable in any of the following 10 (ten) fiscal years.

 

  v. Revenue recognition

The Company books its operating income as stated in Note 2.s. The Company books its sales when products are received by its customers.

 

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NOTE 3: COMMON AND TREASURY STOCK

The activity in the Company’s shares during the last three financial years was as follows:

 

     Authorized
Pesos
   Subscribed
Pesos
   Paid-in
Pesos

Common and treasury stock as of June 30, 2004

   150,532,819    150,532,819    150,532,819

Incentive Plan (Note 12) - Fiscal Year 2005

   240,000    240,000    240,000

Conversion of notes in common stock (Note 13) - Fiscal Year 2005

   5,918,871    5,918,871    5,918,871

Exercise of Warrants (Note 13) - Fiscal Year 2005

   6,092,889    6,092,889    6,092,889

Conversion of notes in common stock (Note 13) - Fiscal Year 2006

   29,151,389    29,151,389    29,151,389

Exercise of Warrants (Note13) - Fiscal Year 2006

   28,668,581    28,668,581    28,668,581

Conversion of notes in common stock (Note 13) - Fiscal Year 2007

   44,352,015    44,352,015    44,352,015

Exercise of Warrants (Note 13) -Fiscal Year 2007

   44,619,656    44,619,656    44,619,656

Conversion of notes in common stock (Note 13) - Fiscal Year 2008

   5,343,374    5,343,374    5,343,374

Exercise of Warrants (Note 13) - Fiscal Year 2008

   5,855,178    5,855,178    5,855,178

Capital Increase- Ordinary share (Note 16)

   180,000,000    180,000,000    180,000,000
              

Common and treasury stock as of March 31, 2008

   500,774,772    500,774,772    500,774,772
              

As of March 31, 2008, the capital authorized to be publicly offered is formed of 500,774,772 common, book-entry shares of Ps.1 par value each and entitled to one vote per share, all of which were outstanding.

 

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NOTE 4: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of March 31, 2008 the Company had arranged futures and options on the Futures Market as follows:

 

Cereal

   Tons    Margins
Pesos
   Premium
paid or (collected)
Pesos
    Premium
at fair
value
Pesos
    Gain (loss) for
valuation at
fair value
Pesos
 

Futures

            

Sell

            

Corn

   25,700    562,727    —       —       (1,960,881 )

Soybean

   16,700    783,564    —       —       (2,387,352 )

Wheat

   8,800    192,685    —       —       (204,071 )

Sunflower

   500    15,640    —       —       15,640  

US$

   —      —      —       —       373,331 (a)

Options

            

Purchase Call

            

Corn

   9,525    —      715,530     623,417     (92,113 )

Soybean

   9,520    —      1,310,632     589,491     (721,141 )

Sell Call

            

Corn

   8,255    —      (507,909 )   (442,589 )   65,320  

Soybean

   10,120    30,726    (1,059,078 )   (508,684 )   550,394  

Purchase Put

            

Corn

   5,080    —      181,424     782     (180,642 )

Soybean

   2,040    —      164,220     99,356     (64,864 )

Sell Put

            

Soybean

   2,000    —      (29,247 )   (626 )   28,621  
                            

Total

   98,240    1,585,342    775,572     361,147     (4,577,758 )
                            
(a) Corresponds to a future of sell of 76,041,318 Dollars composed of (i) US$ 9,693,000 with Santander Río Bank due for 07/31/2008 , (ii) US$ 6,480,000 , US$ 6,468,000 y US$ 3,238,000 with MBA Bank due for 07/31/2008; (iii) two of US$ 6,465,000 and US$ 8,907,250 with Santandrd\ Bank due for 07/31/2008; (iv) US$ 3,194,000 and US$ 3,961,800 with Itaú Buen Ayre Bank due for 05/30/2008; and (v) US$ 3,201,500, US$ 6,206,495, US$ 3,241,000 and US$ 8,520,273 with Citibank due for 05/30/2008 the first two and 08/29/2008 the last two.The gains generated as of March 31, 2008 are shown within financial results in the statement of income.

 

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NOTE 4: (Continued)

As of March 31, 2007 the Company had arranged futures and options on the Futures Market as follows:

 

Cereal

   Tons    Margins
Pesos
   Premium paid
or (collected)
Pesos
    Premium
at fair value
Pesos
    Gain (loss)
for valuation
at fair value
Pesos
 

Futures

            

Purchase

            

Corn

   4,445    —      —       —       (2,677 )

Soybean

   13,600    —      —       —       (619,301 )

US$

   —      —      —       —       732,529 (a)

Sell

            

Corn

   20,700    443,394    —       —       (951,660 )

Soybean

   29,420    817,020    —       —       (1,177,436 )

Wheat

   500    10,710    —       —       (5,539 )

US$

   —      —      —       —       (27,126 )(b)

Options

            

Purchase Call

            

Corn

   29,210    —      1,110,780     359,722     (751,058 )

Wheat

   12,700    —      137,700     139,605     1,905  

Sell Call

            

Corn

   35,560    —      (491,513 )   (195,638 )   295,875  

Soybean

   24,800    18,482    (614,142 )   (750,598 )   (136,456 )

Wheat

   17,680    —      (411,570 )   (232,429 )   179,141  

Purchase Put

            

Corn

   12,700    —      99,450     305,984     206,534  

Soybean

   6,800    —      336,600     318,252     (18,348 )

Wheat

   4,080    —      169,830     216,755     46,925  

Sell Put

            

Corn

   29,210    —      (382,118 )   (875,114 )   (492,996 )

Soybean

   23,100    —      (324,819 )   (360,174 )   (35,355 )

Wheat

   17,680    —      (273,870 )   (724,429 )   (450,559 )
                            

Total

   282,185    1,289,606    (643,672 )   (1,798,064 )   (3,205,602 )
                            

 

(a) Corresponds to a future of sell of 10,513,683 Dollars composed of: (I) US$ 5,108,210 and US$ 3,405,473 with Río de la Plata Bank due for 06/01/2007 and 06/05/2007 respectively; and (II) US$ 2,000,000 with MBA Bank due for 05/31/2007. The gains generated as of March 31, 2007 are shown within financial results in the statement of income.

 

(b) Corresponds to a future of purchase of 4,000,000 Dollars composed of: (I) US$ 1,000,000 with Bank Río de la Plata due for 05/31/2007; (II) US$ 2,000,000 with Bank Boston due for 05/31/2007; and (III) US$ 1,000,000 with MBA Bank due for 05/31/2007. The losses generated as of March 31, 2007 are shown within financial results in the statement of income.

Crops: As of March 31, 2008 and 2007 the Company recognized results of Ps. 14,136,023 (loss) and Ps. 1,776,102 (loss), respectively, to reflect the closing of the transactions carried out during those periods. This results is disclosed a part of the statement in the line “Holding gain – Crops, raw materials and MAT” in the statement of income.

 

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NOTE 5: MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

The Company signed a management agreement with Dolphin Fund Management S.A. (formerly called Consultores Asset Management S.A.), for consulting in relation to livestock and farming activities serving as an intermediary in transactions and investment consulting in relation to security investments.

In exchange for its services, such company will receive a payment equivalent to 10% of the net income resulting from the annual or the special financial statements.

Since certain directors of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria are also executive directors and shareholders of Dolphin Fund Management S.A., the above-mentioned agreement was approved by the Extraordinary Shareholders´ Meeting held on October 25, 1994, in compliance with Section No. 271 of Law No. 19,550.

On November 2003, Dolphin Fund Management S.A. was divided into two companies: Consultores Asset Management S.A. and Dolphin Fund Management S.A. As from that moment the management contract is held by Consultores Asset Management S.A.

The financial statements as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 include a charge in the Statement of Income of Ps. 2,975,556 and Ps. 4,079,574 and an accrual of Ps. 2,801,434 and Ps. 4,079,574 respectively.

NOTE 6: INCOME TAX – DEFERRED TAX

The following tables show the evolution and composition of deferred tax Assets and Liabilities.

 

   

Deferred assets as of March 31, 2008:

 

     Cumulative tax
loss
carryforwards
   Other    TOTAL

Initial balance

   2,683,880    372,955    3,056,835

Gain (Loss) recognized

   16,178,050    2,035,295    18,213,345

Closing balance

   18,861,930    2,408,250    21,270,180

 

   

Deferred liabilities as of March 31, 2008:

 

     Fixed Assets     Inventories     Accruals     TOTAL  

Initial balance

   (35,931,323 )   (17,738,498 )   (301,575 )   (53,971,396 )

Gain (Loss) recognized

   (7,592,229 )   (3,394,528 )   462,814     (10,523,943 )

Closing balance

   (43,523,552 )   (21,133,026 )   161,239     (64,495,339 )

As of March 31, 2008, net liabilities at period-end as per the information included in the preceding tables amount to Ps. 43,225,159

 

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NOTE 6: (Continued)

As mentioned in Note 1.b the Company has decided not to recognize the deferred liabilities generated by the inflation adjustment on fixed assets and other non-monetary assets, which as of closing of the current period is Ps. 14,389,071. It is estimated that this liability will end up according to the detail that follows:

 

Term

   TOTAL

1 year

   194,645

2 years

   172,301

3 years

   101,495

over 3 years

   1,138,922

no term

   12,781,708

Total

   14,389,071

Below there is a conciliation between the income tax recognized and that which would result from applying the prevailing tax rate on the Net Income for accounting purposes:

 

Description

   March 31, 2008     March 31, 2007  

Net income before income tax

   19,936,881     37,241,932  

Tax rate

   35 %   35 %
            

Net income at tax rates:

   6,977,908     13,034,676  

Permanent differences at tax rate:

    

Restatement into constant currency

   599,856     188,100  

Expenses

   (9,962,190 )   —    

Donations

   9,637     2,404  

Results from controlled and related companies

   (6,997,994 )   (13,869,416 )

Personal asset tax

   1,249,859     940,170  

Miscellaneous permanent differences

   433,522     229,831  
            

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (7,689,402 )   525,765  
            

During this period the income tax rate was 35%.

Cumulative tax loss carryforwards recorded by the Company pending utilization at period-end amount to approximately Ps. 18,860,930 and may be offset against taxable income of future periods, as follows:

 

Origination year

   Amount    Expiration Year

2003

   1,718,016    2008

2005

   162,854    2010

2007

   633,942    2012

2008

   16,347,118    2013

 

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NOTE 6: (Continued)

The following tables show the evolution and composition of deferred tax Assets and Liabilities.

 

   

Deferred assets as of March 31, 2007:

 

     Cumulative
tax loss
carryforwards
    Others     TOTAL

Initial balance

   1,893,068     145,436     2,038,504

Gain (Loss) recognized

   1,268,143 (1)   (108,141 )   1,160,002

Closing balance

   3,161,211     37,295     3,198,506

 

(1) The tax losses carryforward is conformed by Ps. 1,280,342 for the current year and an adjustment of the previous year for differences between provision and tax return for (Ps. 12,199).

 

   

Deferred liabilities as of March 31, 2007:

 

     Fixed Assets     Inventories     Investments     Accruals     TOTAL  

Initial balance

   (27,120,281 )   (16,237,592 )   —       (554,754 )   (43,912,627 )

Gain (Loss) recognized

   54,228     (2,004,031 )   (32 )   481,624     (1,468,211 )

Closing balance

   (27,066,053 )   (18,241,623 )   (32 )   (73,130 )   (45,380,838 )

As of March 31, 2007, net liabilities of period-end per the information included in the preceding tables amount to Ps. 42,182,332.

 

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NOTE 7: BALANCES AND RESULTS WITH SUBSIDIARIES, RELATED COMPANIES LAW No. 19,550 SECTION 33 AND RELATED PARTIES:

a. Balances as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 and June 30, 2007 with Subsidiaries, related companies and related parties:

 

     March 31,
2008
Pesos
   June 30,
2007
Pesos
   March 31,
2007
Pesos

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.(3)

        

Current Investments

        

-Interest of Convertible Notes 2007-IRSA (US$)

   —      379,408    1,124,267

Non-Current Investments

        

-Convertible Notes 2007-IRSA (US$)

   —      37,116,000    37,199,999

Trade accounts receivable

   112,549      

Current other receivables

   —      106,903    82,419

Non-Current other receivables

   —      41,117    65,935

Current Trade accounts payable

   —      124,752    284,083

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.(1)

        

Current Trade accounts receivable

   129,349    —      —  

Current other receivables

   68,432,024    —      —  

Non-Current other receivables

   —      —      1,404,360

Current trade accounts payable

   —      40,820    45,809

Futuros y opciones.Com S.A.(1)

        

Current Trade accounts receivable

   7,263,813    18,640,536    259,665

Current Other receivables

   23,603    23,603    23,603

Cactus Argentina S.A.(3)

        

Current Other receivables

   3,283,150    4,266,771    4,159,990

Non-Current other receivables

   —      4,100    6,532

Current Trade accounts payable

   211,956    669,346    92,425

Agro-Uranga S.A.(3)

        

Current Other receivables

   1,018,364    511,221    601,684

Fundación IRSA (4)

        

Current Trade accounts payable

   1,073,000    1,800,000    2,200,000

CYRSA S.A.(4)

        

Current Trade accounts payable

   40,074    —      —  

Inversora Bolívar (4)

        

Current Trade accounts payable

   160,678    40,508    25,776

Alto Palermo S.A.(4)

        

Non-Current other receivables

   —      178,341    284,147

Current Trade accounts payable

   327,830    1,075,643    634,946

Comercializadora de los altos S.A.(4)

        

Current Trade accounts receivable

   933    933    154

BrasilAgro-Compahía Brasileira de Propiedades Agricolas(4)

        

Current other receivables

   —      30,537    30,537

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.(4)

        

Current Trade accounts receivable

   280,746    —      7,956

Current other receivables

   25,226,666    14,603,614    —  

Non-Current other receivables

   —      —      12,093,299

Current trade accounts payable

   —      170,645    —  

Consultores Asset Management S.A.(4)

        

Management Fees

   2,801,434    2,817,997    4,079,574

Credits to employees (4)

        

Current credits to Senior management, directors and staff of the company

   101,247    191,252    107,714

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes (4)

        

Current Trade accounts payable

   809,157    324,389    205,909

 

(1) Controlled company

 

(3) Related company

 

(4) Related party

 

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NOTE 7: BALANCES AND RESULTS WITH SUBSIDIARIES, RELATED COMPANIES LAW No. 19,550 SECTION 33 AND RELATED PARTIES (Continued):

a. Balances as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 and June 30, 2007 with Subsidiaries, related companies and related parties (Continued):

 

     March 31,
2008
Pesos
   June 30,
2007
Pesos
   March 31,
2007
Pesos

Directors (4)

        

Current Loans

        

Convertible Notes 2007 and interest payable (Schedule G) Directors

   —      3,148    3,148

Convertible Notes 2007 (Schedule G) Directors

   —      104,160    104,160

Other current debts

   124,800    81,600    59,757

 

(2) Shareholder

 

(4) Related party

 

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NOTE 7: BALANCES AND RESULTS WITH SUBSIDIARIES, RELATED COMPANIES LAW No. 19,550 SECTION 33 AND RELATED PARTIES (Continued):

b. Gain and losses provided by Subsidiaries, related companies and related parties corresponding to the periods ended as of March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

     Year   Sales and Fees for
shared services
    Interest paid     Salaries     Fees     Livestock
expenses
    Interest income     Administrative
services
  Others  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No, 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

                 

Shareholders

  2008                
  2007     (1,724,804 )            

Alto Palermo S.A.

  2008   (741,961 )              
  2007   (1,305,291 )              

Cyrsa S.A.

  2008       (38,062 )          
  2007                

Comercializadora Los Altos S.A. (Ex-Alto City.Com)

  2008                
  2007   5,987                

Consultores Assets Management S.A.

  2008         (2,975,556 )        
  2007         (4,079,574 )        

Cactus Argentina S.A.

  2008           (2,528,394 )   325,218     126,960   6,854  
  2007           (2,148,065 )   15,730     119,600   (45,553 )

Directors

  2008       (1,031,934 )          
  2007     (27,788 )   (1,303,155 )   (289,897 )        

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes

  2008         (454,097 )        
  2007         (205,909 )        

Fundación IRSA

  2008                
  2007                

Futuros y opciones.Com S.A.

  2008                 (174,832 )
  2007               123,300   (21,223 )

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

  2008             1,168,287       392,934  
  2007             100,025     6,634   (883,409 )

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

  2008             1,623,052       (272,643 )
  2007             561,837       6,845  

Inversora Bolívar S.A.

  2008                 (158,978 )
  2007                 (101,623 )

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

  2008   (151,474 )           (387,392 )    
  2007   (230,829 )           2,219,032      

Credits to employees

  2008             8,211      
  2007             (5,786 )    

Management fees

  2008       (1,596,084 )          
  2007       (1,060,871 )          
                                               

Total 2008

    (893,435 )   —       (2,628,018 )   (3,429,653 )   (2,528,394 )   2,737,376     126,960   (206,665 )
                                               

Total 2007

    (1,530,133 )   (1,752,592 )   (2,364,026 )   (4,575,380 )   (2,148,065 )   2,890,838     249,534   (1,044,963 )
                                               

 

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NOTE 8: Details of balance sheet and income statement accounts

 

  a. Cash and banks

 

     March 31,
2008
Pesos
    June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Cash

   59,554     55,863     77,859  

Foreign currency (Schedule G)

   17,802     4,137     5,465  

Local currency checking account

   1,548,110     5,832,486     3,871,787  

Foreign currency checking account (Schedule G)

   104,056,190     39,177,167     76,789,252  

Local currency saving account

   53,022     49,708     75,869  

Foreign currency saving account (Schedule G)

   46,584     4,360     7,886  

Checks to be deposited

   25,193,598     326,575     34,913  
                  
   130,974,860     45,450,296     80,863,031  
                  

b.      Investments and Goodwill

      
     December 31,
2008

Pesos
    June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Investment

      

Investment (Schedule C and G)

   577,257,120     39,474,839     5,352,769  
                  
   577,257,120     39,474,839     5,352,769  
                  

Investment

      

Investment on controlled and related companies (Notes 12 and 14 and Schedule C)

   811,375,625     519,790,677     521,515,299  
                  
   811,375,625     519,790,677     521,515,299  
                  

Other investments

      

Other investments (Schedules C and G)

   262,273     37,378,273     37,220,716  
                  
   262,273     37,378,273     37,220,716  
                  

Goodwill

      

Goodwill (Schedule C)

   (130,948,631 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )
                  
   (130,948,631 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )
                  

 

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NOTE 8: (Continued)

 

  c. Trade accounts receivable

 

     March 31,
2008

Pesos
    June 30,
2007

Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

      

Accounts receivable in local currency

   10,500,308     16,889,320     4,003,451  

Less:

      

Allowance for doubtful accounts (Schedule E)

   (431,210 )   (372,359 )   (372,359 )

Accounts receivable in foreign currency (Schedule G)

   676,518     531,771     1,808,885  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

      

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

   129,349     —       —    

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

   7,263,813     18,640,536     259,665  

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   112,549     —       —    

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

   280,746     —       7,956  

Comercializadora de los Altos S.A. (Ex-Alto CIty.Com S.A.)

   933     933     154  
                  
   18,533,006     35,690,201     5,707,752  
                  

d.      Other receivables

      
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
    June 30,
2007

Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

      

Prepaid leases

   78,884     6,434,233     718,365  

Income tax credit and advances (net of accrual for income tax)

   13,942,248     10,093,179     3,965,415  

Guarantee deposits and premiums (Schedule G)

   1,873,025     2,805,415     3,142,675  

Secured by mortgage (Schedule G)

   6,999,442     6,995,220     3,081,097  

Prepaid expenses

   142,157     190,428     116,095  

Tax prepayments (net of accruals)

   18,789,002     6,956,648     2,471,191  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

      

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   3,283,150     4,266,771     4,159,990  

Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.

   23,603     23,603     23,603  

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

   25,226,666     14,603,614     —    

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

   68,432,024     —       —    

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       106,903     82,419  

Agro-Uranga S.A.

   1,018,364     511,221     601,684  

BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas

   —       30,537     30,537  

Credits to employees

   101,247     191,252     107,714  

Others (Schedule G)

   1,750,607     356,690     880,297  
                  
   141,660,419     53,565,714     19,381,082  
                  

Non-current

      

Secured by mortgage (Schedule G)

   11,187,818     13,097,871     5,690,057  

Income tax prepayments, VAT and others

   7,157,459     19,966,998     30,344,349  

Tax on minimum presumed income

   17,193,041     7,337,465     5,847,627  

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

      

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

   —       —       1,404,360  

Cactus Argentina S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       4,100     6,532  

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A

   —       —       12,093,299  

Alto Palermo S.A. (Schedule G)

   —       178,341     284,147  

IRSA Inversiones y representaciones S.A (Schedule G)

   —       41,117     65,935  

Prepaid leases

   277,455     179     179  

Others (Schedule G)

   —       22,673     36,126  
                  
   35,815,773     40,648,744     55,772,611  
                  

 

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NOTE 8: (Continued)

 

  e. Inventories

 

     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Beef cattle

   15,081,279    11,072,429    13,545,481

Crops

   24,720,245    30,866,271    23,777,230

Unharvested crops

   45,454,859    2,342,025    27,822,308

Seeds and fodder

   3,610,312    2,250,776    2,955,201

Materials and others

   11,243,759    4,929,736    5,987,967

Advances to suppliers

   —      —      65,981
              
   100,110,454    51,461,237    74,154,168
              

Non-Current

        

Beef cattle

   71,799,764    65,131,553    63,866,830
              
   71,799,764    65,131,553    63,866,830
              

f.       Others assets

        
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Properties for sale – (real estate)

   19,802,484    —      —  
              
   19,802,484    —      —  
              

g.      Trade accounts payable

        
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Suppliers in local currency

   3,358,036    154,255    1,531,486

Suppliers in foreign currency (Schedule G Note 11) (1)

   7,698,404    12,742,867    13,236,620

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

        

Inversora Bolívar S.A.

   160,678    40,508    25,776

Alto Palermo S.A.

   327,830    1,075,643    634,946

Inversiones Ganaderas S.A.

   —      40,820    45,809

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

   —      124,752    284,083

Cactus Argentina S.A.

   211,956    669,346    92,425

Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes

   809,157    324,389    205,909

Fundación IRSA

   1,073,000    1,800,000    2,200,000

CYRSA S.A.

   40,074    —      —  

Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

   —      170,645    —  

Accrual for other expenses (Schedule G)

   18,258,593    10,402,907    9,580,066

Accrual for cereal expenses

   1,259,824    1,163,711    3,251,818
              
   33,197,552    28,709,843    31,088,938
              

Non-Current

        

Accrual for other expenses (Schedule G)

   —      246,231    392,740
              
   —      246,231    392,740
              

 

(1) Includes as of March 31, 2008 US$ 1,449,726 for the acquisition of farm “San Pedro”, corresponding to suppliers in foreign currency secured by mortgage. See Note 11.

 

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NOTE 8: (Continued)

 

  h. Loans

 

     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

       

Local financial loans (Note 15 and Schedule G)

   150,899,760    114,005,729     102,092,963  

Foreign financial loans ( Notes 15 and 16 and Schedule G)

   25,344,000    —       —    

Convertible Notes 2007 (Schedule G)

   —      8,563,979     9,406,364  

Convertible Notes 2007 -Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

       

Directors

   —      104,160     104,160  

Convertible Notes 2007 expenses

   —      (12,742 )   (23,215 )

Convertible Notes 2007 Interest payable (Schedule G)

   —      85,460     284,281  

Convertible Notes 2007 Interest payable - Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

       

Directors

   —      3,148     3,148  
                 
   176,243,760    122,749,734     111,867,701  
                 

Non-Current

       

Foreign Financial Loans (Notes 15 and 16 and Schedule G)

   —      24,744,000     24,800,000  
                 
   —      24,744,000     24,800,000  
                 

i.       Salaries and social security payable

       
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2007

Pesos
 

Current

       

Accrual for vacation and statutory annual bonus

   2,568,407    3,490,543     2,450,587  

Social security taxes payable

   436,080    —       —    

Health care payable

   23,931    32,694     15,346  

Others

   417    317,975     308  
                 
   3,028,835    3,841,212     2,466,241  
                 

 

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NOTE 8: (Continued)

 

  j. Taxes payable

 

     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Tax on minimum presumed income (Note 2.u.)

   9,985,598    5,394,648    3,904,810

Property tax payable

   35,418    226,947    176,230

Taxes withheld for income tax

   373,161    415,606    108,637

Gross sale tax payable

   57,778    140,100    47

Taxes withheld-value added tax

   2,553    20,270    10,808

Others

   3,006,916    673    2,703,729
              
   13,461,424    6,198,244    6,904,261
              

Non-Current

        

Deferred income tax

   43,225,159    50,914,561    42,182,332
              
   43,225,159    50,914,561    42,182,332
              

k.      Advanced from customs

        
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Advanced from customs (Schedule G)

   11,969,669    —      —  
              
   11,969,669    —      —  
              

l.       Other debts

        
     March 31,
2008

Pesos
   June 30,
2007

Pesos
   March 31,
2007

Pesos

Current

        

Management fees agreement accrual (Note 5)

   2,801,434    2,817,997    4,079,574

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

        

Directors

   124,800    81,600    59,757
              
   2,926,234    2,899,597    4,139,331
              

 

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NOTE 9:

Assets based on their estimated collection term (in Pesos)

 

     Current and non-current
investment
  Trade accounts receivable   Other receivables and
prepaid expenses

Based on their estimated

collection term

  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007

4th quarter 2007/2006 financial period

  —     —     1,124,267   —     —     5,707,752   —     —     9,568,132

1st quarter 2008/2007 financial period

  —     —     —     —     35,690,201   —     —     17,580,104   2,987,027

2nd quarter 2008/2007 financial period

  —     379,408   —     —     —     —     —     3,692,125   335,847

3th quarter 2008/2007 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     1,421,935   765,764

4th quarter 2008/2007 financial period

  —     —     —     18,533,006   —     —     31,442,861   4,703,416   —  

1st quarter 2009/2008 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     8,774,097   2,178,303   2,183,297

2nd quarter 2009/2008 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     1,556,499   —     —  

3th quarter 2009/2008 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     1,723,024   —     —  

4th quarter 2009/2008 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     3,801,565   3,710,415   —  

1st quarter 2010/2009 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     1,792,344   1,749,369   1,753,380

4th quarter 2010/2009 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     3,801,565   3,710,415   —  

1st quarter 2011/2010 financial period

  —     —     —     —     —     —     1,792,344   1,749,369   1,753,380

Overdue

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

With no stated current term

  577,257,120   39,095,431   4,228,502   —     —     —     98,163,938   26,168,134   5,724,312

With no stated non-current term

  262,273   37,378,273   37,220,716   —     —     —     24,627,955   27,550,873   50,082,554
                                   

Total

  577,519,393   76,853,112   42,573,485   18,533,006   35,690,201   5,707,752   177,476,192   94,214,458   75,153,693
                                   

Assets classified according to their interest rate (in Pesos)

 

     Current and non-current
investment
  Trade accounts receivable   Other receivables and
prepaid expenses

Based on their estimated

collection term

  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007

At fixed interest rate

  —     37,116,000   37,199,999   —     —     —     17,430,720   23,995,134   8,606,937

At variable interest rate

  577,257,120   39,095,431   4,228,502   —     —     —     92,600,504   13,652,208   13,260,066

Non-interest bearing

  262,273   641,681   1,144,984   18,533,006   35,690,201   5,707,752   67,444,968   56,567,116   53,286,690
                                   

Total

  577,519,393   76,853,112   42,573,485   18,533,006   35,690,201   5,707,752   177,476,192   94,214,458   75,153,693
                                   

 

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NOTE 9 (Continued):

Liabilities based on their estimated payment term (in Pesos)

 

     Trade accounts payable   Loans   Salaries and social
security payable

Based on their estimated

payment term

  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007

4th quarter 2007/2006

  —     —     31,088,938   —     —     645,148   —     —     218,435

1st quarter 2008/2007

  —     28,709,843   —     —     15,298,547   14,749,006   —     3,124,742   1,776,557

2nd quarter 2008/2007

  —     —     —     —     10,618,597   —     —     716,470   471,249

3rd quarter 2008/2007

  —     —     —     —     —     9,487,309   —     —     —  

4th quarter 2008/2007

  33,197,552   —     —     25,325,428   —     —     782,865   —     —  

1st quarter 2009/2008

  —     —     —     21,557,226   —     —     1,580,351   —     —  

2nd quarter 2009/2008

  —     —     —     25,344,000   24,744,000   24,800,000   665,619   —     —  

Overdue

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

With no stated current term

  —     —     —     104,017,106   96,832,590   86,986,238   —     —     —  

With no stated non-current term

  —     246,231   392,740   —     —     —     —     —     —  
                                   

Total

  33,197,552   28,956,074   31,481,678   176,243,760   147,493,734   136,667,701   3,028,835   3,841,212   2,466,241
                                   

 

     Taxes payable   Advanced from
customs
  Other debts   Provisions

Based on their
estimated payment
term

  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007

4th quarter 2007/2006

  —     —     6,904,261   —     —     —     —     —     4,139,331   —     —     —  

1st quarter 2008/2007

  —     6,198,244   —     —     —     —     —     2,899,597   —     —     —     —  

2nd quarter 2008/2007

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

3rd quarter 2008/2007

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

4th quarter 2008/2007

  469,956   —     —     11,969,669   —     —     2,926,234   —     —     —     —     —  

1st quarter 2009/2008

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

2nd quarter 2009/2008

  12,991,468   —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

Overdue

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

With no stated current term

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

With no stated non-current term

  43,225,159   50,914,561   42,182,332   —     —     —     —     —     —     80,953   45,216   45,216
                                               

Total

  56,686,583   57,112,805   49,086,593   11,969,669   —     —     2,926,234   2,899,597   4,139,331   80,953   45,216   45,216
                                               

Liabilities classified according to their interest rate (in Pesos)

 

     Trade accounts payable   Loans   Salaries and social
security payable

Interest in rate that they

accrue

  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007

At fixed interest rate

  4,920,475   4,484,003   4,439,062   174,821,907   147,405,126   136,380,272   —     —     —  

At variable interest rate

  —     —       —     —     —     —     —     —  

Non-interest bearing

  28,277,077   24,472,071   27,042,616   1,421,853   88,608   287,429   3,028,835   3,841,212   2,466,241
                                   

Total

  33,197,552   28,956,074   31,481,678   176,243,760   147,493,734   136,667,701   3,028,835   3,841,212   2,466,241
                                   

 

     Taxes payable   Advanced from customs   Other debts   Provisions

Interest in rate that
they accrue

  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March
31, 2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007
  March 31,
2008
  June 30,
2007
  March 31,
2007

At fixed interest rate

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

At variable interest rate

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  

Non-interest bearing

  56,686,583   57,112,805   49,086,593   11,969,669   —     —     2,926,234   2,899,597   4,139,331   80,953   45,216   45,216
                                               

Total

  56,686,583   57,112,805   49,086,593   11,969,669   —     —     2,926,234   2,899,597   4,139,331   80,953   45,216   45,216
                                               

 

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NOTE 10: RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS

In accordance with the Argentine Corporations Law, the Company’s by-laws and Resolution N? 368/2001 of the C.N.V., 5% of the net and realized profit for the year plus (less) prior year adjustments must be appropriated by resolution of shareholders to a legal reserve until such reserve equals 20% of the Company’s outstanding capital.

On May 2, 2006, a loan agreement for US$ 8 million was executed with Crédit Suisse, which imposes some restrictions on our ability to pay dividends. Under this loan agreement falling due on November 2, 2008, we are not allowed to pay dividends or make other restricted payments (including the purchase or redemption of our capital stock) in cash, obligations or other assets, for a total amount not exceeding US$ 5 million in any calendar year.

NOTE 11: PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMS

 

  a) On September 3, 2007, a deferral of payment for US$ 1,449,726 plus US$ 103,454 i+n interest was signed for the purchase of the establishment “San Pedro”. The new payment date is September 1, 2008 accruing interest at 7% per annum on unpaid balance.

 

  b) On October 22, 2007, it was deemed of sales for 4,974 hectares of the farm “Los Pozos” was signed. The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 1,119,217. To date, US$ 1,019,217 was collected. The balances of US$ 100,000 should be collected by August 21, 2008, plus interest at LIBOT plus 6%.This sale generated income for about US$ 1.03 (in millions).

 

  c) On December 17, 2007, it was signed the agreement of sale for the remaining undivided 25% of 72 hectares of the establishment La Adela (18 hectares). The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 143,020, which was paid upon executing the agreement. With such acquisition, the establishment “La Aldea” has 1054 hectares.

 

  d) On December 27, 2007, the agreement of sale with possession for 2,471 hectares of the establishment “La Esmeralda” was signed. This property has been valued at net realization value as the conditions established by Technical Resolution 17 apply, hence recognizing income for about US$ 5.2 million.

 

  e) On March 13 and 14, 2008, agreements of sale for the undivided 80% of the establishment “Las Esperanza” (980 ha.) located in the Province of La Pampa. The transaction was agreed upon at US$ 1,281,814, out of which 30% was paid upon signing the agreement of sale and the outstanding balance upon executing the title deed. It will take place 45 days after singing the respective agreements of sale

NOTE 12: INVESTMENTS IN COMPANIES

 

  a) Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

On December 27, 2005, the Company and its subsidiary Inversiones Ganaderas S.A. have acquired the capacity of shareholders of Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. (ACER), by subscribing an agreement to exchange goods.

The shareholders transferred the ACER shares in the following proportions: a) in favor of Cresud thirty six thousand (36,000) common shares, registered,

 

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non-endorsable, class A, of Pesos one (Ps. 1) par value with right to five (5) votes each; and b) in favor of IGSA four thousand (4,000) common shares, registered, non-endorsable, class A, of Pesos one (Ps. 1) par value with right to five (5) votes each one.

As considerations for the exchange referred to above, the actions that follow were effected:

 

   

Cresud has transferred 3,580,886 Negotiable Obligations convertible into common shares, with 8% annual interest, maturing in year 2007, having options in a face value of one US$ each, issued by IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

 

   

The Company paid the amount of Pesos nine hundred and sixty two thousand five hundred and twenty three (Ps. 962,523) with consideration in the contribution made to the company in ACER. As part of the price, the Company paid US$ Seven hundred thousand (US$ 700,000), staying such contribution in guarantee for future contingencies during a two-year term.

The total amount paid was allocated to the individual identifiable assets. These include Ps. 21.9 millon as right of concession which have been recorded in intangible assets (Schedule B) to these financial statements.

 

  b) BrasilAgro – Companhia de Propiedades Agrícolas (BrasilAgro)

The Company values the investment in BrasilAgro according to the equity method taking into account its significant impact that derives from: (i) its capacity to affect the operative and financial decisions considering that from the nine members of the Board of Directors, three of them -including the president- are appointed by the Company, other three are designated by the stockholders of BrasilAgro and the remaining three are independent directors appointed jointly by both parts, and (ii) the stockholders´ agreement existing among the founder shareholders, that is the Company, Tarpon Agro and Cape Town. Under the terms of such agreement, the parties have agreed to vote jointly in Meeting of Shareholders in respect of matters related to proposals to change directors´ and administrators´ fees, increases of capital sock and appropriation of dividends, among other issues.

BrasilAgro was founded for the purpose of replicating Cresud´s Business in Brazil. The Company will be mainly involved in four business lines keeping its focus on agricultural real estate: (i) sugar cane, (ii) crops and cotton, (iii) forestry activities, and (iv) livestock.

The BrasilAgro founder partners are Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A., Cape Town, Tarpon Investimentos, Tarpon Agro, Agro Managers and Agro Investment.

Cape Town is a company whose sole shareholder, Mr. Elie Horn, is the chairman of Cyrela Brazil Realty, one of the largest Brazilian real estate companies. Tarpon has large experience as manager of financial resources and specializes in variable income. Agro Managers and Agro Investment are investment means that people related to Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. utilize.

 

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NOTE 12: (Continued)

On March 15, 2006, BrasilAgro subscribed a consulting agreement with Parana Consultora de Investimentos. Parana will provide consulting services in matters related, among other, to the purchase and sale of land, transactions in capital markets, hedging policies and mergers and acquisitions. As consideration for its services, Parana will receive from BrasilAgro a yearly remuneration equivalent to 1% of the capital subscribed of BrasilAgro. Parana´s shareholders are Tarpon with a 50% interest, Consultores Asset Management with a 37.5% interest and Alejandro Elsztain with a 12.5% interest.

On March 24, 2006, Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. entered into a shareholders agreement with Mr. Elie Horn and with Tarpon, which established among other matters that both parties should have a joint vote at the Shareholders´ Meetings and that both parties have a preemptive right to acquire shares held by the other party.

The board of directors of BrasilAgro has nine members of which Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A., in his capacity as founder of the company, has appointed three members, Tarpon and Cape Town other three and complementarily the Company has three independent directors. The BrasilAgro shares started to be listed in the Novo Market of the Brazilian Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) under the symbol AGRO3 on May 2, 2006 in compliance with Brazil highest standards in terms of corporate governance.

These shares were placed in conjunction with the Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brasil) S.A. in the Brazilian market by applying an investment mechanism ruled by the control authorities and with a sales effort abroad, all in compliance with the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and other regulations established by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The amount initially offered amounted to 432 million Reais, equivalent to 432,000 common registered shares of 1,000 Reais per share of BrasilAgro.

In accordance with the practice of the Brazilian market, BrasilAgro had an option to increase the size of the issue by 20% and Credit Suisse Investment Bank had another option for increasing the issue by 15% (Green shoe).

As the placement had demand in excess, both BrasilAgro and Credit Suisse exercised such option up to 583,200 shares equivalent to 583.2 million Reais, which were fully placed.

In addition to the funds originally contributed Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. made contributions during the offer for a total amount of 42.4 million Reais (approximately US$ 20.6 million). In line with such contribution Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. has a total of 42,705 shares equivalent to 7.3% of BrasilAgro capital.

On January 19 and 22, 2007 Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. acquired 400 and 100 shares of BrasilAgro, respectively. Due to these new acquisitions the holding of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. amounts to 43,205 shares which is equivalent to 7.4% of the capital stock of BrasilAgro.

As a contribution for having founded the company, Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. received 104,902 purchase options to subscribe additional BrasilAgro shares for 15 years at no cost and at the same price of the original offer of shares that is 1,000 Reais adjusted by the IPCA inflation index. Should such option be exercised, Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. will be able to acquire 59,850 additional

 

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shares and its holding would then be 14.1% of BrasilAgro diluted capital stock. These options may be exercised as follows: a third part as from the first anniversary of the placement, another third as from the second year and the balance as from the third year.

In addition, Cresud received with no cost a second series of options totaling 104,902, which can only be exercised at the option of Cresud whenever a third party makes an offer to purchase the BrasilAgro shares. The exercise price of these options will be the same price as the purchase offer referred to in the previous paragraph. The second series of options matures in year 2021.

As of March 31, 2008, the Company has not registered any value for the holding of such options.

During this period, Cresud acquired 1,635,000 shares for Ps. 41,535,902. Such purchase generated a change in the interest in BrasilAgro of 7.40% at 11.04%.

Likewise, as of March 31, 2008, BrasilAgro has acquired its first eight properties, which represent 144,189 hectares.

 

  c) Cactus Argentina S.A.

Inclusion of a new shareholder in Cactus Argentina S.A. (Cactus)

On January 10, 2007 Tyson Foods Inc. joined the capital stock of Cactus by subscribing the stock subscription agreement and the stockholders agreement.

Cactus issued 9,397,213 shares with a premium over par of Ps. 7,296,954 having Tyson subscribed 100% by paying Ps. 16,694,167.

Consequently, the stock participations were modified as follows: Cactus Feeders Inc. 24%; Cresud SACIF y A 24% and Tyson Foods Inc. 52% (through Provemex Holdings LLC).

Accordingly, on March 31, 2008 Cresud registered a premium over par for such operation of Ps. 1,658,109.

In association with Tyson Foods Inc. and Cactus Feeders, Cactus has started an undertaking in Argentina that will be the country´s first fully integrated cattle project. Beef cuts for the Argentine consumer will be produced in said undertaking having access to the European and other international markets.

Cactus Argentina S.A. acquires the Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A. shareholding

On January 11, 2007 Cactus acquired 100% of the Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A. (EAASA) shareholding by subscribing a sales contract of shares in the amount of Ps. 16,839,993.

EAASA owns a meat packing plant in Santa Rosa, Province of La Pampa with capacity to slaughter and process approximately 9,500 cattle heads per month. The idea of Cactus is to expand in the future the slaughter capacity to 15,000 heads per month.

 

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  d) Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A.

On May 15, 2007 Cresud acquired 0.57% of the Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A. (EAASA) shareholding by the acquisition of 120 shares of the latter to Cactus Argentina S.A.

As of March 31, 2008, the Company holding’s in EEASA had decreased to a 0.36 percent.

NOTE 13: ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES

The Shareholders meeting held on March 8, 2002 approved:

 

  a) The issue of simple Convertible Notes, non-convertible into shares of the Company, for an amount of up to US$ 50,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) for a maximum term of 5 years, accruing interest at a fixed rate not to exceed 12%; and/or

 

  b) The issuance of Convertible Notes into company’s common stock, for a total amount of US$ 50,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currency) with a maturity date in a term of 5 years or more according to the management’s decision and a fix rate not exceeding 12% or floating rate with a reference rate such as LIBOR plus a spread not exceeding 10%.

 

  c) The subscription option, for the holders of Convertible Notes, with a premium determined by the management, between 20 and 30% over the conversion price of the Convertible Note, with a value that will remain constant in terms of US currency. The exercise of the above mentioned would occur quarterly, only for the holders of the Convertible Notes who have exercised their conversion rights.

Authorization for the public offer and quotation of Convertible Notes has been approved by Resolution No. 14,320 of the Comisión Nacional de Valores dated October 1, 2002 and by the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires, authorizing the issue up to US$ 50,000,000 in securities composed by Convertible Notes into common stock with an 8% annual interest rate due in the year 2007, granting the right at the moment of conversion to achieve 50,000,000 common stock subscription options. Likewise, the conversion price and the Warrants price established are as follows:

 

  a) The conversion price is US$ 0.5078 per share (US$ 5.0775 ADS), while the Warrant price is US$ 0.6093 per share (US$ 6.0930 ADS)

 

  b) For each of Cresud’s Convertible Note the holder has the right to convert it to US$ 1.96928 stocks (US$ 0.1969 ADS) and has an option to purchase the same amount of stock at the price of the Warrant.

Convertible Notes were paid in cash and the proceeds will be destined to the subscription of IRSA’s Convertible Notes and for the generation of working capital.

During the year beginning June 30, 2003 and ended November 14, 2007, 49,910,874 corporate bonds were converted into 98,288,372 shares of common stock, which originated an increase in the Company’s shareholders’ equity of PS. 152,102,667. In the same year, 49,867,018 warrant options were exercised; consequently, 98,202,054 shares of common stock were issued for PS. 182,912,273.

 

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NOTE 13: (Continued)

On November 14, 2007, convertible notes fell due, out of which 89,126 convertible notes were pending conversion, which were settled in cash. Likewise, there were 132,982 warrant options that were not exercised.

NOTE 14: PURCHASE AND SALE OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES

During November and December 2002, 49,692,668 convertible notes issued by IRSA were purchased; these can be converted into common stock with an 8% annual interest rate and due in 2007, and grant the holder at the time of conversion to 49,692,688 options to subscribe common stock. The conversion price and the warrants price established are as follows:

 

  a) The conversion price is US$ 0.5571 per share (US$ 5.5713 GDS), while the warrant price is US$ 0.6686 per share (US$ 6.6856 GDS)

 

  b) For each of IRSA’s Convertible Note the holder has the right to convert it to 1.7949 shares (0.1795 GDS) and has an option to purchase the same amount of stock at the price of the warrant.

Due to the distribution of 4,587,285 shares of the company’s portfolio, IRSA has re stated the conversion price of its Convertible Notes according to the subscription clauses.

The conversion price of the Convertible Notes went from US$ 0.5571 to US$ 0.54505 and the warrants price went from US$ 0.6686 to US$ 0.6541. Such adjustment was effective as from December 20, 2002.

During the period beginning July 2003 and ended November 14, 2007, the Company acquired 600,500 Convertible Notes for US$ 937,798.

During the same period, the Company sold 12,335,157 Convertible Notes of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima. The sale generated income for PS. 83,623,172.

Likewise, in the same period, the Company exercised its conversion right and exercised warrants of 37,958,011 Convertible Notes of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima giving rise to issuing 139,295,450 shares of common stock with a face value of PS. 1 each one.

During the same period, third party holders of Convertible Notes into shares of common stock of IRSA have exercised the conversion right of 61,984,332 Convertible Notes and have exercised 61,938,795 warrants originating the issuance of 227,381,884 shares of common stock with a face value of PS. 1 each one.

As a consequence of such conversions and exercise of third parties warrants, the Company’s investment value has decreased in Ps. 64.4 million, such effect being recorded in Paid-In Capital (Related Companies Law No. 19,550 – Section 33) of Shareholders´ Equity (see Note 2.q).

On November 14, 2007, convertible corporate bonds of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima matured.

 

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NOTE 15: FINANCIAL LOANS

In line with the outstanding investment opportunities that became definite during the last year, such as our participation in BrasilAgro, and the acquisition of land and the develop investments in Norwest zone during the current year. The company contracted debt in higher levels than those incurred in previous years. As of March 31, 2008 our debt, without considering our convertible negotiable obligations, amounts to Ps. 176.2 million.

On analyzing the breakdown of such debt, we note the Credit Suisse loan to finance our investment in BrasilAgro for Ps. 25.3 million (Note 12.b) and Ps. 46.6 million to finance our crop production, the remaining balance, Ps. 104.3 million, are concentrated in the short-term.

The chart that follows discloses our Company debt as of March 31, 2008:

 

Bank

   Currency    Total
(Millions Ps.)
   Term

Short-term

   Pesos    104.3    Up to 180 days

Crop production financing

   Pesos    46.6    Up to 144 days

Medium-term

   Pesos    25.3    Up to 215 days

NOTE 16: CAPITAL INCREASE

During March 2008, the capital increase by 180 million shares with face value of PS. 1 entitled to one vote per share was concluded.This capital increase was approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of October 10, 2007. Thus, 180 million shares offered at the subscription price of US$ 1.60 or PS. 5.0528 per share were fully subscribed, both locally and internationally.

After this capital increase, the Company’s outstanding shares amount to 500,774,772.

Additionally, for each subscribed share, each shareholder received at no additional cost 1 option entitling the holder to purchase 0.33333333 new shares at a price of US$ 1.68 per each share to be acquired. That is to say, 180 million options entitling holder to purchase a total of 60 million additional shares at the previously mentioned price were granted. Options fall due on May 22, 2015 and may be exercised between the 17th and the 22nd day of February, May, September and November. Options are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange under the symbol “CREW2” and we are currently carrying out the formalities to have them listed on the Nasdaq.

Funds obtained from increasing capital, net of issuance expenses, amount to PS. 881,040,600, equivalent to about US$ 279 million.

Funds obtained were assigned to shares and options issued based on the current value estimated upon subscription.

NOTE 17: RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of March 31, 2008, the amount of 1,834,860 ADR´s of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. are included in Non-Current Investments and

 

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Non-Current Loans which availability is restricted as a result of the loan contracted for financing the Brazil investment as mentioned in Note 12.b) to these financial statements.

The “San Pedro” establishment was included in fixed assets as of March 31, 2008. Such establishment has a mortgage on a fraction of its land to guarantee the payment for the purchase. To date, the amount of US$ 1.5 million is owed for such acquisition.

NOTE 18: CAPITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

The Company is currently developing a capitalization program for executive management staff through contributions made by employees and by the Company (the “Program”).

The Plan is addressed to employees selected by the Company with the purpose of keeping them in the company and increasing their total compensation through an extraordinary reward, provided that certain specific conditions are complied with.

Participation and contributions to the Plan are on a voluntary basis. Once the beneficiary (the “Participant”) has accepted, he will be able to make two types of contributions: a monthly one (based on the salary) and an extraordinary one (based on the annual bonus). The suggested contribution is up to 2.5% of the salary and up to 15% of the annual bonus. On the other hand, the Company contribution will be 200% of the monthly contributions and 300% of the employee´s extraordinary contributions.

Funds collected from participants´ contributions will initially be sent to an independent financial means especially created for such purpose and placed in Argentina as a Common Investment Fund, which will be approved by the C.N.V.

Such funds will be freely redeemed under the requirement of the participants. The funds arising from the Company contributions will flow to other independent financial means separated from the previous one.

The participants or their successors will have access to 100% of the Program (that is, including Company contributions made in favor of the financial means especially created) under the circumstances that follow:

 

   

ordinary retirement in line with the applicable working regulations

 

   

total or permanent disability or inability

 

   

death.

In case of resignation or discharge without legal justification, the participant will obtain the amounts contributed by the Company only if he has participated in the plan during a minimum term of 5 (five) years, provided certain conditions were complied with.

As of March 31, 2008 the Company had made contributions to the Program that amount Ps. 275,401

 

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NOTE 19: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has not recorded any significant subsequent effect that should be disclosed in a note to the financial statements.

 

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Fixed Assets

Corresponding to the nine-period periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule A

 

Principal Account

  Value at
the

beginning
of the year
Pesos
  Additions
and/or
Transfers
Pesos
  Deductions
and/or
Transfers
Pesos
  Value at
the end of
the year/
period

Pesos
  Depreciation   Net
carrying

Value as of
March 31,
2008
Pesos
  Net
carrying

Value as of
June 30,
2007
Pesos
  Net
carrying

Value as of
March 31,
2007
Pesos
          Rate
%
  Accumulated
at the
beginning

of the year
Pesos
  Decrease
of the
year/
period

Pesos
  Current
year/
Period

Pesos
  Accumulated
at the end of
the year/
period

Pesos
     
                       
                       
                       

Real estate

  161,689,175   4,725,427   2,008,242   164,406,360   —     —     —     —     —     164,406,360   161,689,175   151,024,186

Wire fences

  5,946,395   —     339,656   5,606,739   3   748,542   54,212   133,201   827,531   4,779,208   5,197,853   2,853,453

Watering troughs

  4,406,916   63,710   193,019   4,277,607   5   1,125,310   68,416   156,240   1,213,134   3,064,473   3,281,606   2,266,402

Alfalfa fields and meadows

  3,227,641   228,551   —     3,456,192   12-25-50   1,533,523   —     410,600   1,944,123   1,512,069   1,694,118   1,403,231

Buildings and constructions

  30,612,362   171,874   54,632   30,729,604   2   3,123,956   8,446   475,324   3,590,834   27,138,770   27,488,406   26,521,042

Machinery

  11,098,971   606,220   —     11,705,191   10   7,628,609   —     549,940   8,178,549   3,526,642   3,470,362   3,549,013

Vehicles

  2,283,471   267,235   48,869   2,501,837   20   1,307,439   40,576   268,785   1,535,648   966,189   976,032   880,646

Tools

  208,811   7,320   —     216,131   10   160,632   —     7,959   168,591   47,540   48,179   48,863

Furniture and equipment

  1,143,068   73,982   —     1,217,050   10   869,760   —     59,436   929,196   287,854   273,308   295,469

Corral and leading lanes

  896,488   14,865   23,867   887,486   3   145,473   3,396   19,882   161,959   725,527   751,015   708,492

Roads

  2,058,589   —     —     2,058,589   10   720,499   —     127,773   848,272   1,210,317   1,338,090   1,146,733

Facilities

  13,617,658   80,862   —     13,698,520   10-20-33   6,696,165   —     780,197   7,476,362   6,222,158   6,921,493   6,084,921

Computer equipment

  1,967,450   103,148   —     2,070,598   20   1,133,754   —     298,082   1,431,836   638,762   833,696   898,928

Silo plants

  1,277,416   —     —     1,277,416   5   464,374   —     55,869   520,243   757,173   813,042   647,753

Constructions in progress

  7,034,802   9,652,539   228,551   16,458,790   —     —     —     —     —     16,458,790   7,034,802   18,592,666

Advances to suppliers

  295,767   1,026,778   295,767   1,026,778   —     —     —     —     —     1,026,778   295,767   469,463
                                             

Total as of March 31, 2008

  247,764,980   17,022,511   3,192,603   261,594,888     25,658,036   175,046   3,343,288   28,826,278   232,768,610    
                                         

Total as of June 30, 2007

  230,293,886   40,658,831   23,187,737   247,764,980     22,222,028   589,460   4,025,468   25,658,036     222,106,944  
                                         

Total as of March 31, 2007

  230,293,886   12,356,985   237,839   242,413,032     22,222,028   160,080   2,959,823   25,021,771       217,391,261
                                         

 

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Intangible Assets

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

Schedule B

 

Principal
Account

   Value at
the beginning
of

the year
Pesos
   Additions
of the
year/period
Pesos
   Value at the
end of the
year/period
Pesos
   Depreciation    Net
carrying

value as of
March 31,
2008
Pesos
   Net
carrying

value as of
June 30,
2007
Pesos
   Net
carrying

value as of
March 31,
2007
Pesos
            Accumulated at
the beginning of
the year
Pesos
   Of the year    Accumulated
at

the end of
the year/
period

Pesos
        
               Rate
%
   Current
year
Pesos
           
                             
                             

Concessions rights

   21,910,761    —      21,910,761    —         524,459    524,459    21,386,302    21,910,761    21,910,761
                                               

Total as of March 31, 2008

   21,910,761    —      21,910,761    —         524,459    524,459    21,386,302      
                                           

Total as of June 30, 2007

   21,910,761    —      21,910,761    —         —      —         21,910,761   
                                           

Total as of March 31, 2007

   21,910,761    —      21,910,761    —         —      —            21,910,761
                                           

 

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Investments

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1, and 2)

Schedule C

 

Securities

  Amount   Value as of
March 31,
2008
Pesos
    Value as of
June 30,
2007
Pesos
    Value as of
March 31,
2007
Pesos
    Market
value
Pesos
   

INFORMATION ON THE ISSUER

                Latest financial statements
           

Principal activity

  Capital
Pesos
  Income
(loss)

for the
period

Pesos
    Shareholders´
Equity
Pesos
                 
                 

Current Investments

                 

Mutual Funds

                 

Bony Hamilton Fund (U$S)

  64,107,997   200,529,816     37,946,618     3,036,236     3.128000          

Deutsche Managed Dollar Fund

  120,175,650   375,909,434         3.128000          

Fondo 1784 BKD

  24,313   29,000         1.192769          
                             
    576,468,250     37,946,618     3,036,236            
                             

Notes and Convertible Notes

                 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33

and related parties, Interest on Convertible Notes 2007 - IRSA (US$):

                 

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

    —       379,408     1,124,267            

Bonos Global 2010

  110,000   105,805     120,899     117,811     0.961860          

Bocon Pro 1

  157,647   630     630     630     0.003996          

Mortgage Bonds

  729,877   682,435     1,027,284     1,073,825     0.935000          
                             
    788,870     1,528,221     2,316,533            
                             

Total current investments

    577,257,120     39,474,839     5,352,769            
                             

Non-current investments

                 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

                 

AGRO-URANGA S.A.

          Unlisted    

Agricultural livestock

  2,500,000   11,709,471     24,589,822

Shares

  893,069   8,784,163     6,895,791     7,208,359            

Higher value of property

    11,179,150     11,179,150     11,179,150            
                             
    19,963,313     18,074,941     18,387,509            
                             

INVERSIONES GANADERAS S.A.

          Unlisted    

Rising and grazing cattle

  11,668,570   15,306     9,803,781

Shares

  11,668,569   9,803,760     9,788,454     10,639,616            
                             
    9,803,760     9,788,454     10,639,616            
                             

CACTUS ARGENTINA S.A.

Shares

  6,589,335   8,067,923     5,825,380     6,259,901     Unlisted    

Exploitation and administration of

Agriculture and beef cattle

  27,455,563   (40,070 )   33,616,347
                             
    8,067,923     5,825,380     6,259,901            
                             

FUTUROS Y OPCIONES.COM S.A.

Shares

  654,398   2,643,584     1,952,651     1,156,281     Unlisted    

Gives information about markets through Internet , brokerage activities and comercial services.

  960,937   1,092,414     3,881,914
                             
    2,643,584     1,952,651     1,156,281         1,334,748   (391,561 )   4,262,965
                             

AGROPECUARIA CERVERA S.A.

Shares

  1,201,273   3,836,667     4,189,072     4,423,973     Unlisted    

Agricultural and forestall

     
                             
    3,836,667     4,189,072     4,423,973            
                             

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

                 

Shares (Note 15)

  199,312,030   651,719,344     411,903,577     418,848,524     4.55    

Real Estate

  578,676,461   22,877,832     1,892,182,072
                             
    651,719,344     411,903,577     418,848,524            
                             

BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas

                 

Shares

  64,510   115,341,034     68,056,602     61,799,495     (1 ) 11.06   Agricultural and Real Estate   875,381,000   7,195,000     1,045,423,000
                             
    115,341,034     68,056,602     61,799,495            
                             
  Subtotal   811,375,625     519,790,677     521,515,299            
                             

Other Investments

                 

Convertible Notes 2007 - IRSA (US$)

                 

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

                 

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

    —       37,116,000     37,199,999            

Coprolan

    20,717     20,717     20,717     Unlisted          

Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentinas S.A.

    241,556     241,556     —       Unlisted          
                             
  Subtotal   262,273     37,378,273     37,220,716            
                             

Goodwill

                 

Companhia Brasilerira de Propiedades Agrícolas BrasilAgro goodwill

    3,738,681     —       —              

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. negative goodwill

    (134,687,312 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )          
                             
  Subtotal   (130,948,631 )   (67,306,386 )   (70,189,477 )          
                             

Total non-current investments

    680,689,267     489,862,564     488,546,538            
                             
(1) In Brazilian Reais

 

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Allowances and Provisions

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule E

 

Item

   Balances at
beginning of the
year
Pesos
    Increases
Pesos
   Decreases
Pesos
    Applications
Pesos
    Value as of
March31,

2008
Pesos
   Value as of
June 30,
2007

Pesos
   Value as of
March 31,
2007

Pesos

Deducted from assets

                 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   372,359     78,084    (19,233 )   —       431,210    372,359    372,359

Included in liabilities

                 

For pending lawsuits

   45,216 (1)   35,737    —       —       80,953    45,216    45,216
                                     

Total as of March 31, 2008

   417,575     113,821    (19,233 )   —       512,163      
                                 

Total as of June 30, 2007

   444,173     —      (24,127 )   (2,471 )      417,575   
                                 

Total as of March 31, 2007

   444,173     —      (24,127 )   (2,471 )         417,575
                                 

 

(1) Included in other income and expenses in the statement of income.

 

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Cost of sales

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule F.1

 

    Crops     Beef cattle     Milk   Others     Total  
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
  March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    March 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
 

Inventories at the beginning of the year

                       

Beef cattle

  —       —       65,090,604     59,445,800     —       —     —       —       65,090,604       59,445,800    

Crops

  30,866,271     10,550,495     —       —       —       —     —       —       30,866,271       10,550,495    

Seeds and fodder

  360,162     478,313     —       —       —       —     —       —       360,162       478,313    

Materials and others

  —       —       —       —       —       —     693,296     127,024     693,296       127,024    
                                                             
  31,226,433     11,028,808     65,090,604     59,445,800     —       —     693,296     127,024       97,010,333       70,601,632  

Holding gain - Beef cattle

  —       —       3,377,351     1,292,361     .     —     —       —         3,377,351       1,292,361  

Holding gain - Crops and raw materials

  5,899,363     1,190,284     —       —       .     —     —       —         5,899,363       1,190,284  

Production

  33,614,848     30,352,384     19,333,017     15,716,310     13,293,382     6,668,677   —       —         66,241,247       52,737,371  

Transfer of inventories to fixed assets

  —       —       —       —       —       —     (520,020 )   —         (520,020 )     —    

Transfer of inventories to expenses

  (3,201,478 )   (2,337,798 )   (93,532 )   (59,273 )   —       —     (1,013,837 )   (825,981 )     (4,308,847 )     (3,223,052 )

Purchases

  5,237,810     415,832     4,496,749     6,875,549     7,964     —     1,998,953     1,509,026       11,741,476       8,800,407  

Operating expenses (Schedule H)

  —       —       —       —       —       —     208,436     36,498       208,436       36,498  

Less:

                       

Inventories at the end of the period

                       

Beef cattle

  —       —       (73,963,058 )   (67,397,962 )   —       —     —       —       (73,963,058 )     (67,397,962 )  

Crops

  (24,720,245 )   (23,777,230 )   —       —       —       —     —       —       (24,720,245 )     (23,777,230 )  

Seeds and fodder

  (640,799 )   (365,152 )   —       —       —       —     —       —       (640,799 )     (365,152 )  

Materials and others

  —       —       (591,004 )   —       (7,964 )   —     (1,161,099 )   (802,229 )   (1,760,067 )   (101,084,169 )   (802,229 )   (92,342,573 )
                                                                     

Cost of Sales

  47,415,932     16,507,128     17,650,127     15,872,785     13,293,382     6,668,677   205,729     44,338       78,565,170       39,092,928  
                                                             

 

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Cost of production

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule F.2

 

    Crops     Beef cattle     Milk     Total  
    Mach 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    Mach 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    Mach 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
    Mach 31,
2008
Pesos
    March 31,
2007
Pesos
 

Inventories at the beginning of the year

                   

Beef cattle

  —       —       —       —       11,113,378     9,389,631     11,113,378       9,389,631    

Unharvested crops and other unharvested

  2,342,025     1,662,592     —       —       —       —       2,342,025       1,662,592    

Seeds and fodder

  —       —       1,336,519     168,766     554,095     123,568     1,890,614       292,334    

Materials and others

  3,609,519     4,142,815     465,981     —       160,940     119,865     4,236,440       4,262,680    
                                                   
  5,951,544     5,805,407     1,802,500     168,766     11,828,413     9,633,064       19,582,457       15,607,237  

Holding gain - Beef cattle

  —       —       —       —       (133,975 )   (2,105 )     (133,975 )     (2,105 )

Holding gain – Crops and raw materials

  3,000,520     941,124     —       —       —       —         3,000,520       941,124  

Production

  —       —       1,989,425     504,930     174,374     741,024       2,163,799       1,245,954  

Transfer of inventories to fixed assets

  (654,303 )   —       —       —       —       —         (654,303 )     —    

Transfer of unharvested crops to expenses

  (26,845,723 )   (16,878,052 )   (2,234,884 )   (989,989 )   (3,349,086 )   (927,062 )     (32,429,693 )     (18,795,103 )

Purchases

  72,570,706     42,199,963     1,440,626     851,604     5,418,783     2,480,584       79,430,115       45,532,151  

Operating expenses (Schedule H)

  24,703,973     21,236,013     13,935,960     10,954,821     8,667,922     3,822,523       47,307,855       36,013,357  

Less:

            —            

Inventories at the end of the period

                   

Beef cattle

  —       —       —       —       (12,917,985 )   (10,014,349 )   (12,917,985 )     (10,014,349 )  

Unharvested crops

  (45,454,859 )   (27,822,308 )   —       —       —       —       (45,454,859 )     (27,822,308 )  

Seeds and fodder

  —       —       (2,249,049 )   (1,930,511 )   (720,464 )   (659,538 )   (2,969,513 )     (2,590,049 )  

Materials and others

  (8,511,763 )   (4,474,347 )   (846,243 )   (523,580 )   (125,686 )   (187,811 )   (9,483,692 )   (70,826,049 )   (5,185,738 )   (45,612,444 )
                                                           

Cost of Production

  24,760,695     21,007,800     13,838,335     9,036,041     8,842,296     4,886,330       47,440,726       34,930,171  
                                                   

 

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Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria

Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule G

 

    March 31, 2008   June 30, 2007   March 31, 2007

Item

  Type and amount
of foreign
currency
  Current
exchange rate
Pesos
  Amount in
local currency
Pesos
  Type and amount
of foreign
currency
  Amount in
local currency
Pesos
  Type and amount
of foreign
Currency
  Amount in
local currency
Pesos

Current Assets

             

Cash and banks

             

Cash and banks in Dollars

  US$ 33,285,149   3.128   104,115,945   US$ 12,833,941   39,182,021   US$ 25,098,740   76,802,144

Cash and banks in Brazilian Reais

  Rs 2,946   1.572   4,631   Rs 2,584   3,643   Rs 325   459

Investments:

             

Mutual funds

  US$ 64,107,997   3.128   200,529,816   US$ 12,429,289   37,946,618   US$ 992,234   3,036,236

Interest from IRSA Convertible Notes 2007

    —       —     US$ 122,667   379,408   US$ 362,667   1,124,267

Trade accounts receivable:

             

Trade accounts receivable

  US$ 216,278   3.128   676,518   US$ 174,180   531,771   US$ 591,139   1,808,885

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section

             

33 and related parties:

             

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

  US$ 35,981   3.128   112,549   US$ —     —     US$ —     —  

Other receivables:

             

Secured by mortgages

  US$ 2,237,673   3.128   6,999,442   US$ 2,291,261   6,995,220   US$ 1,006,894   3,081,097

Guarantee deposits

  US$ 598,793   3.128   1,873,025   US$ 918,904   2,805,415   US$ 1,027,018   3,142,675

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

             

Cactus Argentina S.A.

  US$ —       —     US$ —     —     US$    

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

  US$ —       —     US$ 34,563   106,903   US$ 2,107   6,532

Others

  US$ —       —     US$ 20,000   61,860   US$ 26,587   82,419

Non-Current Assets

            US$ 20,000   62,000

Other receivables

             

Secured by mortgages

  US$ 3,576,668   3.128   11,187,818   US$ 4,290,164   13,097,871   US$ 1,859,496   5,690,057

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

             

Alto Palermo S.A

  US$ —       —     US$ 57,660   178,341   US$ 91,660   284,147

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

  US$ —       —     US$ 13,294   41,117   US$ 21,269   65,935

Cactus Argentina S.A.

  US$ —       —     US$ 1,326   4,100   US$ —     —  

Others

  US$ —       —     US$ 7,330   22,673   US$ 11,654   36,126

Investments:

             

IRSA Convertible Notes 2007

             

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

             

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

  US$ —       —     US$ 12,000,000   37,116,000   US$ 12,000,000   37,199,999
                               

US$

  US$ 104,058,539     325,495,113   US$ 45,194,579   138,469,318   US$ 43,111,465   132,422,519
                               

Rs

  Rs 2,946     4,631   Rs 2,584   3,643   Rs 325   459
                               

Total Assets

      325,499,744     138,472,961     132,422,978
                   

US$: US Dollars

Rs: Brazilian Reais

 

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Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria

Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule G (Cont)

 

    March 31, 2008   June 30, 2007   March 31, 2007

Item

  Type and amount
of foreign
Currency
  Current
exchange
rate
Pesos
  Amount in
local currency
Pesos
  Type and amount
of foreign
currency
  Amount in
local currency
Pesos
  Type and amount
of foreign
currency
  Amount in
local currency
Pesos

Current liabilities

             

Trade accounts payable:

             

Suppliers

  US$ 2,430,052   3.168   7,698,404   US$ 4,119,905   12,742,867   US$ 4,269,877   13,236,620

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550

Section 33 and related parties:

             

Accrual for other expenses

  US$ 95,531   3.168   302,642   US$ 206,984   640,202   US$ 158,054   489,967

Loans:

             

Local banks

  US$ 14,798,818   3.168   46,882,654   US$ 5,552,260   17,173,139   US$ 4,873,137   15,106,725

Foreign Banks

  US$ 8,000,000   3.168   25,344,000   US$ —     —     US$ —     —  

Interest of Convertible Notes 2007

  US$ —       —     US$ 28,648   88,608   US$ 91,704   287,429

Convertible Notes 2007

  US$ —       —     US$ 2,768,826   8,563,979   US$ 3,034,311   9,406,364

Subsidiaries, related companies Law No. 19,550 Section 33 and related parties:

             

Directors

  US$ —       —     US$ 33,676   104,160   US$ 34,615   104,160

Advanced from customs

             

Advanced from customs

  US$ 3,778,305   3.168   11,969,669   US$ —     —     US$ —     —  

Non-current liabilities

             

Trade accounts payable

             

Accrual for other expenses

  US$ —       —     US$ 79,609   246,231   US$ 126,690   392,740

Loans:

             

Foreign Banks

  US$ —       —     US$ 8,000,000   24,744,000   US$ 8,000,000   24,800,000
                               

Total Liabilities

  US$ 29,102,706     92,197,369   US$ 20,789,908   64,303,186   US$ 20,588,388   63,824,005
                               

 

US$: US Dollars

 

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Information submitted in compliance with Section 64, subsection B of Law No. 19,550

Corresponding to the nine-month periods beginning as from July 1, 2007 and 2006

and ended on March 31, 2008 and 2007

(Notes 1 and 2)

Schedule H

 

    Total as of
March 31,
2008
Pesos
  Operating Expenses   Expenses   Total as of
March 31,
2007
Pesos

Items

    Total
Pesos
  Crops
Pesos
  Beef cattle
Pesos
  Milk
Pesos
  Others
Pesos
  Selling
Pesos
  Administrative
Pesos
 

Directors’ fees

  612,051   —     —     —     —     —     —     612,051   289,897

Fees and payments for services

  4,646,843   714,526   224,631   301,483   188,412   —     27,123   3,905,194   3,034,022

Salaries and wages

  9,636,884   4,062,431   865,860   2,030,880   1,165,691   —     —     5,574,453   8,734,123

Social security taxes

  1,960,804   735,216   172,502   309,035   253,679   —     —     1,225,588   2,148,660

Taxes, rates and contributions

  843,528   339,241   194,869   50,288   94,084   —     482   503,805   1,085,863

Gross sales taxes

  1,071,848   —     —     —     —     —     1,071,848   —     293,045

Office and administrative expenses

  1,916,555   —     —     —     —     —     —     1,916,555   917,458

Bank commissions and expenses

  7,572   7,572   2,545   4,538   489   —     —     —     18,857

Depreciation of fixed assets

  3,343,288   2,901,590   1,673,710   832,316   395,564   —     —     441,698   2,959,823

Vehicle and traveling expenses

  813,737   458,866   149,247   269,897   39,722   —     —     354,871   448,516

Spare parts and repairs

  1,716,079   1,716,079   596,633   751,269   368,177   —     —     —     1,846,218

Insurance

  211,800   148,078   60,310   74,632   13,136   —     —     63,722   223,691

Benefits to Employees

  518,297   319,997   83,993   182,826   53,178   —     —     198,300   468,443

Livestock expenses (1)

  9,250,008   8,684,064   —     8,684,064   —     —     565,944   —     7,170,680

Dairy farm expenses (2)

  5,982,237   5,936,601   —     —     5,936,601   —     45,636   —     2,494,001

Agricultural expenses (3)

  26,006,725   20,505,241   20,296,805   —     —     208,436   5,501,484   —     17,264,166

Silo expenses

  12,522   12,522   12,522   —     —     —     —     —     60,772

General expenses

  1,046,019   968,897   368,740   443,989   156,168   —     —     77,122   431,820

Lease of machinery and equipment

  1,318   1,248   566   682   —     —     —     70   —  

Safety and hygiene expenses

  4,122   4,122   1,040   61   3,021   —     —     —     —  

Advertising expenses

  13,693   —     —     —     —     —     —     13,693   —  
                                   

Total as of March 31, 2008

  69,615,930   47,516,291   24,703,973   13,935,960   8,667,922   208,436   7,212,517   14,887,122   —  
                                   

Total as of March 31, 2007

    36,049,855   21,236,013   10,954,821   3,822,523   36,498   2,731,060   11,109,140   49,890,055
                                 

 

(1) Includes cattle food and additives, lodging, animal health and others.

 

(2) Includes cattle food and additives, animal health and others.

 

(3) Includes seeds, agrochemicals, irrigation, services hired, leases and others.

 

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Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements

 

1. LEGAL FRAMEWORK

There are no specific significant legal regimes that would imply contingent suspension or application of the benefits included in these regulations.

 

2. RELEVANT MODIFICATONS IN THE COMPANY’S ACTIVITIES

They are detailed in the Business Highlight, which is attached to the present financial statements.

 

3. CLASSIFICATION OF OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES ACCORDING TO THEIR MATURITY

 

  a. Other Receivables and prepaid expenses without a due date as of March 31, 2008

 

     Other
Receivables
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33
        AGRO
URANGA
   FYO    CACTUS    IGSA    IRSA    ACER
        Other Receivables
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos

Current

   180,131    1,018,364    23,603    3,283,150    68,432,024    —      25,226,666

Non-current

   24,627,955    —      —      —      —      —      —  

 

  b. Trade Accounts Receivable and other receivables to fall due as of March 31, 2008

 

     Trade
Accounts

Receivable
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33    Other
Receivables
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33
        FYO    IGSA    IRSA    COMERCIA-LIZADORA
DE LOS ALTOS S.A.
   ACER       IRSA    CACTUS    ACER
        Trade Accounts Receivable       Other
Receivable

Pesos
   Other
Receivable

Pesos
   Other
Receivable

Pesos
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos            

06/30/08

   10,745,616    7,263,813    129,349    112,549    933    280,746    31,442,861    —      —      —  

09/30/08

   —      —      —      —      —      —      8,774,097    —      —      —  

12/31/08

   —      —      —      —      —      —      1,556,499    —      —      —  

03/31/09

   —      —      —      —      —      —      1,723,024    —      —      —  

06/30/09

   —      —      —      —      —      —      3,801,565    —      —      —  

09/30/09

   —      —      —      —      —      —      1,792,344    —      —      —  

06/30/10

   —      —      —      —      —      —      3,801,565    —      —      —  

09/30/10

   —      —      —      —      —      —      1,792,344    —      —      —  

 

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4. CLASSIFICATION OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS ACCORDING TO THEIR MATURITY

 

  a. There are no past due debts as of March 31, 2008.

 

  b. Debts without a due date as of March 31, 2008.

 

     Trade Accounts
Payable

Pesos
   Loans
Pesos
   Taxes Payable
Pesos
   Allowances
Pesos

Current

   —      104,017,106    —      —  

Non-current

   —      —      43,225,159    80,953

 

  c. Debts to fall due as of March 31, 2008.

 

     Trade
Accounts
Payable

Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33    Loans
Pesos
   Salaries
and Social
Security
Payable
Pesos
   Taxes
Payable
Pesos
   Advanced
from
customs
Pesos
   Other
Debts
Pesos
        IBSA    Cactus    CYRSA    APSA    IGSA               
        Trade Accounts Payable               
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos               

06/30/08

   32,457,014    160,678    211,956    40,074    327,830    —      25,325,428    782,865    469,956    11,969,669    2,926,234

09/30/08

   —      —      —      —      —      —      21,557,226    1,580,351    —      —      —  

12/31/08

   —      —      —      —      —      —      25,344,000    665,619    12,991,468    —      —  

03/31/09

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

 

5. CLASSIFICATION OF OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES ACCORDING TO THEIR FINANCIAL EFFECTS

 

  a.         

 

     Trade
Accounts
Receivable
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33    Other
Receivables
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33
        FYO    IGSA    COMERCIALIZADORA
DE LOS ALTOS S.A
   IRSA    ACER       ACER    AGRO
URANGA
   IGSA    FYO    Cactus
        Trade Accounts Receivable       Other Receivables
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos       Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos

In Pesos

   10,069,098    7,263,813    129,349    933    —      280,746    59,432,100    25,226,666    1,018,364    68,432,024    23,603    3,283,150

In Dollars

   676,518    —      —      —      112,549    —      20,060,285    —      —      —      —      —  

 

  b. All accounts receivable and other receivables and prepaid expenses are not subject to adjustment provisions.

 

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  c.         

 

     Trade
Accounts
Receivable
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33    Other
Receivables
Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33
        IRSA    FYO    COMERCIALIZADORA
DE LOS ALTOS S.A
   IGSA    ACER       IGSA    FYO    ACER    AGRO
URANGA
   Cactus
        Trade Accounts Receivable       Other Receivables
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos       Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos

Outstanding balances accruing interests

   —      —      —      —      —      —      17,357,255    67,264,341    —      22,652,208    —      2,757,420

Outstanding

balances not accruing interests

   10,745,616    112,549    7,263,813    933    129,349    280,746    62,135,130    1,167,683    23,603    2,574,458    1,018,364    525,730

 

6. CLASSIFICATION OF DEBTS ACCORDING TO THEIR FINANCIAL EFFECTS

 

  a.         

 

     Trade
Accounts
Payable

Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33    Loans
Pesos
   Salaries
and
Social
Security
Payable
Pesos
   Taxes
Payable
Pesos
   Advanced
from
customs
Pesos
   Other
Debt
Pesos
   Provisions
Pesos
        Cactus    IGSA    CYRSA    APSA    IBSA                  
        Trade Accounts Payable                  
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos                  

In Pesos

   24,455,968    211,956    —      40,074    327,830    160,678    104,017,106    3,028,835    56,686,583    —      2,926,234    80,953

In Dollars

   8,001,046    —      —      —      —      —      72,226,654    —      —      11,969,669    —      —  

 

  b. All debts outstanding are not subject to adjustment provisions.

 

  c.         

 

     Trade
Accounts
Payable

Pesos
   Law No. 19,550 Section 33    Loans
Pesos
   Salaries
and
Social
Security
Payable
Pesos
   Taxes
Payable
Pesos
   Advanced
from
customs
Pesos
   Other
Debt
Pesos
   Provisions
Pesos
        IGSA    Cactus    CYRSA    APSA    IBSA                  
        Trade Accounts Payable                  
        Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos    Pesos                  

Outstanding debts accruing

Interests

   4,920,475    —      —      —      —      —      174,821,907    —      —      —      —      —  

Outstanding debts not accruing interests

   27,536,539    —      211,956    40,074    327,830    160,678    1,421,853    3,028,835    56,686,583    11,969,669    2,926,234    80,953

 

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7. INTEREST IN OTHER COMPANIES (Law No. 19,550 Section 33)

Interests in other companies’ capital and the number of votes held in those companies governed by Law No. 19,550 Section 33 are explained in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and intercompany balances as of March 31, 2008 are described in captions 4 and 5 above.

 

8. RECEIVABLES FROM OR LOANS TO DIRECTORS AND STATUTORY AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

As of March 31, 2008 there were advance payments to directors for Ps. 465,523, and there were no receivables due from or loans to Statutory Auditors and relatives up to and including second degree, of directors and Statutory Auditors.

 

9. PHYSICAL INVENTORIES

The company conducts physical inventories once a period in each property, covering all the assets under such account. There is no relevant immobilization of inventory.

 

10. VALUATION OF INVENTORIES

We further inform the sources for the information used to calculate the fair value:

 

  a. Cattle for fattening, valued at the market value net of estimated sale expenses: quotation in Mercado de Hacienda de Liniers and other representative of the market.

 

  b. Cattle for raising and daily production valued at its replacement cost: according to specific appraisals made by renowned experts.

 

  c. Crops: official quotation of the Cámara Arbitral de Cereales for the port closest to the warehouse, published by media of wide circulation (Diario La Nación) net of estimated sale expenses.

 

  d. The remaining inventory stated at its replacement cost: seeds, forage and materials: replacement cost published by a well-known magazine (revista Márgenes Agropecuarios).

 

11. TECHNICAL REVALUATION OF FIXED ASSETS

There are no fixed assets subject to technical revaluation.

 

12. OBSOLETE FIXED ASSETS

There are no obsolete fixed assets with accounting value.

 

13. EQUITY INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

There are no equity interests in other companies in excess of the provisions of Law No. 19,550 Section 31.

 

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14. RECOVERABLE VALUES

The recoverable value of the inventory under consideration is the net realizable value (selling price at the end of the period less estimated selling expenses). The recoverable value of fixed assets under consideration is the economic use value determined by the possibility of absorbing the depreciations with the income of the Company.

 

15. INSURANCES

The types of insurance used by the company are the following:

 

Insured property

  

Risk covered

   Amount insured
Pesos
   Book value
Pesos

Buildings, machinery, silos and furniture

  

Theft, fire and technical insurance

   76,616,606    32,349,201

Vehicles

  

Theft, fire and civil and third parties liability

   2,321,686    966,189

 

16. CONTINGENCIES

As of March 31, 2008 there are no contingent situations that have not been accounted for.

 

17. IRREVOCABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAPITAL ON ACCOUNT OF FUTURE SUBSCRIPTIONS

None.

 

18. DIVIDENDS ON PREFERED STOCK

There are no cumulative dividends not paid on preferred stock.

 

19. LIMITATIONS OF PROFIT DISTRIBUTIONS

See Note 18 to the Financial Statements.

 

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Business Highlight

SUMMARY as of March 31, 2008

Buenos Aires, May 12, 2008 - Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (Nasdaq: CRESY – BCBA: CRES), one of the leading agricultural companies in Argentina, announces today its results for the first nine months of fiscal 2008, ended March 31, 2008.

The results for the nine-month period of 2008 showed a net profit of Ps. 27.6 million compared to the Ps.36.7 million profit for the same period of the previous fiscal year. The decrease in the net result is mainly due to a 49.9% decrease in results from our ownership interests in related companies.

Consolidated net sales for the period were Ps. 103.2 million, 89.9% higher than the figure recorded for the same period of the previous fiscal year. This rise is mainly due to a 214.1% increase in the sales of crops resulting from the rise in the tons sold and the higher average prices per ton compared to the same period of the previous year.

Gross profit for the first nine-month period of fiscal year 2008 was Ps.37.4 million compared to Ps.25.3 million gross profit for the same period the previous year.

This rise in gross profit is due to the improvement in the results from sales based on the increase in sales of crops, milk and other.

Operating results for the period ended on March 31, 2008 amounted to a Ps. 33.8 million profit, compared to a Ps. 12.7 million profit as recorded a year earlier. This difference arises mainly from the fact that income was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as a result of the sale of 4,974 hectares in the “Los Pozos” farm and of the adjustment in the valuation of other assets at their net realizable value as from the execution of the preliminary sales agreement with the assignment of possession over 2,471 hectares in the “La Esmeralda” farm.

Results from related companies were a Ps.20.1 million profit compared to a Ps.40.2 million profit in the same period of fiscal year 2007, mainly due to the result of our ownership share in IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. as of March 31, 2008.

Summary of operations

Crops

Crop sales totaled Ps. 53.1 million for the period of 2008 under consideration, compared to Ps. 16.9 million crop sales for the previous period. In terms of volume, crop sales amounted to 96,201 tons at an average price per ton of Ps. 557 compared to 40,352 tons sold at an average price of Ps. 419 during the same period of the previous fiscal year. The increase in the tons sold is mainly due to the higher levels of crop inventories at the beginning of fiscal 2008. Crop output dipped from 69,861 tons for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 to 60,560 tons for the same period of fiscal 2008. In turn, at March 2008, the percentage surface area planted amounted to 31.7%. Income from production totaled Ps. 36.5 million, 18.1% higher than the income obtained from production in the same period of fiscal 2007. This increase has been mainly due to the increase in the prices of the commodities traded.

The stock of crops as of the end of the period totaled 39,029 tons, broken down as follows: 14,519 tons of wheat, 8,999 tons of corn, 6,930 tons of sunflower and 6,798 tons of soybean. The balance corresponds to barley, sorghum and other crops.

Gross profit in this segment for the period ended March 31, 2008 amounted to Ps. 16.8 million compared to the Ps. 10.3 million profit for the same period in the previous fiscal year.

 

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For the current season we have allocated 59,547 hectares to our agricultural activities, 28,747 hectares out of the above total are leased from third parties and 3,963 hectares are operated under concessions. Compared to the previous fiscal year, the total number of hectares allocated to agricultural activities has risen by 7,032.

The table below shows the degree of progress of harvesting for the various crops as of March 31, 2008:

Crop

   Hectares
sown
   Tons
harvested
   %
harvested
 

Wheat

   6,164    21,583    99.2 %

Corn

   21,872    22,016    23.0 %

Sunflower

   6,397    8,830    79.1 %

Soybean

   21,677    4,852    7.6 %

Other

   3,437    3,279    29.6 %

Total

   59,547    60,560    31.7 %

In late 2007, the Argentine Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock resolved to close the wheat export registries. At present, the associations representing agricultural farmers and the Government are conducting negotiations to reach an agreement as now is the time to define the direction of the winter season.

In turn, in November 2007, the Argentine Government increased withholdings on exports of soybean and its by-products (from 27.5% to 35%), wheat (from 20% to 28%) and corn (from 20 to 25%). Under this mechanism the Government withheld a fixed percentage over the FOB price of crops, which meant that any future price increase would have an impact on the level of the revenues earned by farmers and by the Government. In early March 2008, the Argentine Government changed such mechanism to turn it into a sliding scale withholding regime applicable to oilseed, grains and by-products. With this system, the percentage of marginal withholdings applied rises to the extent there is a rise in the price per ton of the commodity allowing the Government to take hold of the price increase in excess of certain levels under which farmers are subject to a scheme with characteristics similar to a regime that sets maximum prices.

The following is the scheme of sliding-scale withholdings established for each type of crop:

 

Products

  

Price tranches

US$/tn.

   Fixed Export Tariff
(previously in force)
   

New Export Tariff

(currently in force)

   New Marginal
Export Tariff
 

Soybean

  

0-200

   35 %   23.50%    23.50 %
  

201-300

   35 %   from 23.5% to 28%    38 %
  

301-400

   35 %   from 28% to 36%    58 %
  

401-500

   35 %   from 36% to 43%    72 %
  

501-600

   35 %   from 43% to 49%    81 %
  

More than 600

   35 %   49% onwards    95 %

Sunflower

  

0-200

   32 %   23.50%    23.50 %
  

201-300

   32 %   from 23.5% to 25%    29 %
  

301-400

   32 %   from 25% to 31%    39 %
  

401-500

   32 %   from 31% to 37%    54 %
  

501-600

   32 %   from 37% to 45%    78 %
  

More than 600

   32 %   45% onwards    95 %

Corn

  

0-180

   25 %   20%    20 %
  

181-220

   25 %   from 20% to 25%    45 %
  

221-260

   25 %   from 25% to 32%    72 %
  

261-300

   25 %   from 32% a 40%    93 %
  

More than 301

   25 %   40% onwards    95 %

Wheat

  

0-200

   28 %   20%    20 %
  

201-300

   28 %   from 20% to 24%    32 %
  

301-400

   28 %   from 24% to 30%    48 %
  

401-600

   28 %   from 30% to 46%    79 %
  

More than 600

   28 %   46% onwards    95 %

Source: Sliding-scale Withholdings Regime for Commodities and By-products, Argentina’s Executive Branch, Ministry of Economy and Production, March 2008.

 

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Faced with this decision, the entities that represent farmers called a nationwide strike as a sign of protest. Right now, both the Government and these entities are conducting negotiations to reach an agreement.

Beef cattle

At March 31, 2008, the Company had a 98,989-head cattle stock, and the hectares allocated to beef cattle activities totaled 130,395.

Sales of beef showed a slight decline compared to the previous fiscal year, as they went from Ps. 20.6 million as of March 31, 2007 to Ps. 18.9 million as of March 31, 2008. During the first nine months of this fiscal year sales totaled 7,384 tons, whereas in the same period of the previous fiscal year the tons sold had amounted to 8,680. Beef cattle output was 7,053 tons, which indicated a 13.1% decrease compared to the previous fiscal year. The drop in the volumes of sales and output was mainly due to the de-consolidation of Cactus Argentina S.A. due to the reduction in our interest in said company from 50% down to 24%, compared to the proportional consolidation of the results of Cactus Argentina S.A. with those of Cresud for the first nine months of fiscal 2007.

Gross profit, which in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 had been a Ps. 7.9 million profit, went down to Ps. 7.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

In March 2008, the Argentine Government decided to close the registries for beef exports seeking to prevent an increase in prices in the domestic market. In early May 2008, the registries for beef exports were re-opened. The Argentine Government and the entities representing the industry are currently conducting negotiations to reach an agreement.

As regards the international scenario, the prices of beef cattle strengthened during 2007 due to a slow recovery in demand. The European Union has recently closed its borders to Brazilian beef for health-related reasons, which measure pushed up prices even more. Restricted inputs, in combination with the continued increase in demand, are expected to strengthen international beef prices in the short term.

Milk

Milk output increased by 26.3% in the period, up from 12.6 million liters at March 31, 2007 to 15.9 million at March 31, 2008. This increase was mainly due to the start of production at the new dairy facility in our “La Juanita” farm, which saw its milking capacity rise to 1,800 cows as well as an improvement in the efficiency of daily average output per head.

During the first nine months, sales totaled Ps. 13.2 million, 98.1% higher than sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2007. The increase in sales is due both to the increase in output and to the increase in the average price per liter of milk.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2007 we had 7,043 head of cattle over 2,376 hectares allocated to the production of milk, whereas in the period under consideration the number of head has risen to 8,514 over 3,723 hectares. On average, we have 3,100 cows in milking per day, 18.3% more than the average a year earlier.

Gross profit in this segment amounted to Ps. 4.5 million, compared to the Ps. 2.5 million profit for the first nine months of the previous fiscal year, which points to an 80.1% improvement.

At present, the Company’s dairy facilities are located at “La Juanita” and “El Tigre”, a dairy facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

Purchase and Sale of Farms

In March 2008 we executed a preliminary purchase agreement for an undivided 80% over 980 hectares in the “La Esperanza” farm in the Province of La Pampa. The price of the transaction was fixed at US$ 1.3 million. Thirty per cent of the price was paid at the execution of the preliminary purchase agreement and the balance shall be paid upon delivering the deed. This is a farm with outstanding prospects for agricultural activities.

 

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During the first six months of fiscal 2008 we executed the preliminary agreement to purchase the remaining 25% undivided interest over 72 hectares of the “La Adela” farm in the Province of Buenos Aires. We also executed the sales deed for 4,974 hectares in the “Los Pozos” farm located in the Province of Salta, for a price of US$ 225.0 per hectare, whereas the Company had recorded the value of the plot in its books at US$ 7.0 per hectare. This sale yielded income for approximately US$ 1.0 million. In turn, a preliminary sales agreement that included the assignment of possession was executed concerning 2,471 hectares in the “La Esmeralda” farm located in the Province of Santa Fe. This plot of land has been valued at its net realizable value, with income for approximately US$ 5.2 million being recognized. The Company had this plot booked at US$ 309 per hectare, whereas the price of the transaction was agreed at US$ 2,549 per hectare.

Development of Marginal Lands

We believe that there is major potential in the development of marginal land: with the help of currently available technologies we can obtain yields in these lands similar to, and returns better than, those in the core areas.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2008 development efforts continued at our “Los Pozos” farm located in the province of Salta, and we expect that by the end of the fiscal year there will be 62,000 net hectares of prairies planted. In addition, we continued with the development of Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. with our goal being to reach the end of fiscal 2008 with 17,500 hectares in production.

At March 31, 2008, Cresud had as land reserves 224,682 hectares of its own land, which had been acquired at very affordable prices, and 152,889 hectares in farms assigned to it under concessions. In our opinion, the development of these areas, accompanied by technological breakthroughs will contribute to an appreciation in the value of land which will in turn imply significant gains for the Company.

 

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Investments in other companies

BrasilAgro

BrasilAgro, a Brazilian company listed on the Bovespa since May 2006 was created for the purpose of replicating Cresud’s business in Brazil. It was organized in the year 2005 in order to explore the opportunities of the Brazilian agricultural real estate market, and its founding shareholders include Cresud, Cape Town, Tarpon Investimentos, Tarpon Agro, Agro Managers and Agro Investment. BrasilAgro operates mainly on the basis of four lines of business whilst maintaining its focus on Agricultural Real Estate: sugar cane, crops and cotton, forestry and beef cattle.

Within our international expansion plan, we consider Brazil to be a key country as we believe that it has substantive potential for growth in the sector. As of March 31, 2008 Cresud owned 11.04% of BrasilAgro’s outstanding common shares compared to the 8.25% holding Cresud had at December 31, 2007.

At March 31, 2008, BrasilAgro had 8 properties, totaling 144,189 hectares, acquired at highly affordable values compared to the average of the respective regions, all of which properties had major potential for appreciation.

 

Farm

  

Province

  

Date of acquisition

   Surface area
(in hectares)
  

Main activity

(proyect)

   Acquisition Value/hectare
(R$ hectares)

San Pedro

  

Chapado do Sul (MS)

   Sep-06    2.443   

Sugar Cane

   R$ 4,1

Cremaq

  

Baixa Grande do Ribeiro (

   Oct-06    32.375   

Crops

   R$ 1,3

Engenho

  

Maracajú (MS)

   Dec-06    2.022   

Sugar Cane

   R$ 5,0

Jatobá (1)

  

Jaborandi (BA)

   Mar-07    28.442   

Crops and Cot

   R$ 1,1

Alto Taquari

  

Alto Taquari (MT)

   Aug-07/Under analysis (2)    5.266   

Sugar Cane

   R$ 6,5

Araucária (1)

  

Mineiros (GO)

   Apr-07    11.657   

Sugar cane

   R$ 5,8

Chaparral

  

Correntina (BA)

   Nov-07    37.799   

Livestock/crops

   R$ 1,2

Nova Buriti

  

Januária (MG)

   Dec-07    24.185   

Forestry

   R$ 0,9

 

(1) Hectares and value in proportion to BrasilAgro ´s interst,

 

(2) 3,673 hectares are subject to the consent of sellers as regards certain conditions precedent.

Out of the Reais 552.0 million raised as a result of its IPO, BrasilAgro has committed to pay and already paid farms for an amount of Reais 264.5 million.

BrasilAgro will continue to focus its activities on agricultural Real Estate seeking new business opportunities in order to consolidate a significant portfolio of properties and on the development of its four main business lines: sugar cane; crops and cotton; forestry and livestock.

FyO

The Company holds a 68.1% equity interest in Fyo.com, an Internet portal. Fyo.com’s position as leader in the farming sector continues to strengthen on the basis of the broad range of business services offered to the sector and Fyo.com’s role in direct sales of supplies and crop brokerage services.

At present, FyO has a database of 40,000 users and more than 5,000 farmers authorized to carry out business. The strategy implemented consists in focusing on business services to farmers by leveraging on Cresud’s experience and operating capacity in the business, with Fyo.com being the link with customers.

FyO also deals in the futures and options market known as Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires. Traded volumes have surpassed expectations as our futures’ hedging service becomes a fundamental tool for our customers’ price risk management policy.

For the nine-month period ended on March 31, 2008, Futuros y Opciones.com S.A. posted income for Ps. 10.8 million, 300.1% higher than a year earlier. Income for the period has amounted to Ps. 1.1 million, compared to a Ps. 0.2 million loss recorded in the same period of fiscal 2007.

 

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Cactus Argentina S.A.

Cactus Argentina S.A, our feedlot and cold storage establishment operator, a company in which we hold a 24.0% interest, continued to consolidate its growth and to play a major role in beef production for our Company.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2008, Cactus Argentina S.A.’s operating result was Ps. 14.9 million. As of March 31, 2008, the net result has been a loss of Ps. 0.04 million.

In this way, Cactus Argentina S.A. achieves vertical integration in the country’s beef industry. Feedlot-produced beef is processed in the premises of the cold storage establishment Exportaciones Agroindustriales Argentina S.A. for both the domestic and export markets. Feedlot-finished animals, whose main foodstuff is corn, is growing quite dynamically. Cactus Argentina S.A. has gained market recognition thanks to the uniform end product offered by feedlot-finished animals, which provides purchasers with high-quality products and better yields and has succeeded in offering differential sales prices.

 

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Principal indicators for the nine-month period ended

March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

     9 months
ended
March 31,
2008
   9 months
ended
March 31,
2007
   %  

Sales (volume)

        

Wheat

   12,920    17,809    (27.5 %)

Corn

   43,806    8,534    413.3 %

Sunflower

   5,871    1,534    282.8 %

Soybean

   28,957    12,475    132.1 %

Other

   4,647    —      —    
                

Total Crops (tons)

   96,201    40,352    138.4 %
                

Sales of beef (tons)

   7,384    8,680    (14.9 %)

Sales of milk (thousands of liters)

   15,783    12,570    25.6 %

Output (volume)

        

Wheat

   21,583    16,902    27.7 %

Corn

   22,008    27,784    (20.8 %)

Sunflower

   8,830    5,713    54.6 %

Soybean

   4,852    16,227    (70.1 %)

Other

   3,287    3,235    1.6 %
                

Total crops (tons)

   60,560    69,861    (13.3 %)
                

Beef output (tons)

   7,053    8,112    (13.1 %)

Milk output (thousand liters)

   15,880    12,570    26.3 %

Operated surface area (in hectares)

        

Crops         Owned farms

   26,837    22,708    18.2 %

                    Leased farms

   28,747    25,307    13.6 %

                    Farms under concession

   3,963    4,500    (11.9 %)

Beef           Owned farms

   97,901    104,933    (6.7 %)

                    Leased farms

   32,494    14,428    125.2 %

Dairy          Owned farms

   3,723    2,376    56.7 %

Sheep         Owned farms

   90,000    —      —    

Land reserves (in hectares)

        

                    Owned farms

   224,682    250,722    (10.4 %)

                    Farms under concession

   152,889    157,484    (2.9 %)

Surface area under irrigation (in hectares)

        

                    Owned farms

   3,748    3,701    1.3 %

                    Leased farms

   862    1,002    (14.0 %)

Storage capacity (tons)

        

                    Owned plants

   10,000    10,000    0.0 %

                    Leased plants

   8,000    8,000    0.0 %

Beef cattle stock

        

Breeding (head)

   74,348    84,915    (12.4 %)

Fattening (head)

   16,127    15,690    2.8 %

Milking cows (head)

   8,514    7,043    20.9 %
                

Total beef cattle stock

   98,989    107,648    (8.0 %)
                

Daily average cows in milking (head)

   3,100    2,620    18.3 %
                

Notes:

 

   

Agro-Uranga S.A. (35.72% of 8,299 hectares) and Cactus (as a result of the de-consolidation) (24%) are both excluded from the above table

 

   

The farms under concession correspond to the surface area pro rata of our 99.99% interest in Agropecuaria Cervera S.A.

 

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Results from IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A.

The net income posted by IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (NYSE: IRS – BCBA: IRSA) for the nine months ended on March 31, 2008 totaled Ps.22.9 million compared to the Ps.113.9 million income posted during the same period of fiscal 2007. It must be noted that in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, IRSA had recorded a Ps. 30 million loss, which means that in the second and third quarter it had the capacity of generating income sufficient to offset the loss in cumulative terms. Besides, this drop in income that arises from the comparison to the same period of the previous fiscal year is not explained by factors inherent in the operation of the various business segments that showed good performance throughout the fiscal year but rather by non-operational results, such as an increase in financial expenses and losses sustained by other companies. The result recorded is mainly due to the following:

IRSA’s operating income improved considerably, reaching Ps.223.7 million as of March 31, 2008 compared to Ps.159.8 million as of March 31, 2007. Such increase was mainly driven by the better performance shown by revenues, which rose by 58.7%, up from Ps. 521.9 million at March 31, 2007 to Ps. 828.5 million at March 31, 2008. The share of IRSA’s various segments in net sales was as follows: sales and developments Ps.175.2 million, offices and other rental properties Ps.73.0 million, shopping centers Ps.252.0 million, hotels Ps.115.1 million, credit cards Ps.212.7 million and financial operations and others Ps.0.5 million.

The results from related companies showed a loss of Ps.16.5 million compared to a gain of Ps.25.4 million in the same period of fiscal 2007. This may be mainly attributed to IRSA’s interest in Banco Hipotecario S.A. which incurred extraordinary losses in fiscal 2008.

As regards financial results, they entailed a Ps.74 million loss for the nine months ended on March 31, 2008, compared to income for Ps.23.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2007. The reason for this variation is twofold: on one hand, there is the issuance of Notes (Negotiable Obligations) by IRSA and APSA in fiscal 2007 which accrued interest as reflected in the increase in financing expenses. On the other hand, there was an impairment in certain financial assets in the portfolio resulting from the conditions prevailing in the market.

IRSA is Argentina’s leading real estate company with a fully diversified portfolio of properties. IRSA is actively engaged in the following business segments:

 

   

Office rental with more than 241,332 sqm. of premium office space for lease.

 

   

Operation of Shopping Centers through its 62.5% equity interest in Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA) (Nasdaq: APSA, BCBA: APSA). APSA is one of the leading operators of shopping centers in Argentina and owns or has majority interests in 10 shopping centers with a total of 261,999 sqm. of Gross Leaseable Area.

 

   

Holding and operation of luxury hotels through its equity interest in 3 five-star hotels.

Besides, IRSA owns residential properties for sale and land reserves for current and future developments amounting to a book value of Ps.465.8 million.

Additionally, IRSA has an 11.76% ownership interest in Banco Hipotecario, the leading Argentine mortgage bank whose net worth amounts to Ps.2,469.9 million. This amount has been calculated in accordance with professional accounting standards.

IRSA’s total consolidated assets amount to Ps. 4,199 million and its net worth amounts to Ps. 1,892 million.

 

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At March 31, 2008, Cresud had a direct interest amounting to 34.4% and an indirect interest amounting to 37.7% through its subsidiary IGSA.

Other Relevant Events

Financial Debt

As a result of the great investment opportunities that we consummated during the previous fiscal year, such as our interest in BrasilAgro and the acquisition of farms together with the growth in our developments in North West Argentina in the course of this fiscal year, we have incurred indebtedness at levels in excess of previous fiscal years, and at March 31, 2008 such indebtedness totals Ps. 176.2 million.

The analysis of the components of such debt shows a loan granted by Credit Suisse to finance our investment in BrasilAgro for Ps. 25.3 million and Ps. 46.6 million to finance our production of crops. The balance, i.e., Ps. 104.3 million is mostly short-term debt.

 

Type of indebtedness

   Currency    Equivalent
Amount in Pesos

(million)
  

Term

Short-term

   Ps.    104.3    Up to 180 days

Crop production financing

   US$    46.6    Up to 144 days

Medium-term

   US$    25.3    Up to 215 days

Note: The exchange rate considered for the loans denominated in US$ was US$ 1= Ps. 3.168, which reflects the selling exchange rate as published by Banco de la Nación Argentina and prevailing on March 31, 2008.

Capital Increase

In the month of March 2008, the process to increase our capital by 180 million shares of par value Ps. 1 per share and the right to one vote per share which had been approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting dated October 10, 2007 was completed. Thus, a total of 180 million shares that had been offered at a subscription price of US$ 1.60 or Ps. 5.0528 per share was fully subscribed by both local and foreign investors.

After this capital increase, the Company’s outstanding shares amount to 500,774,772.

Additionally, for each share subscribed, each shareholder received, at no additional charge, 1 warrant that entitles its holder to purchase 0.33333333 new shares at a price of US$ 1.68 per share to be bought. This means that 180 million warrants were granted which entitle their holders to buy a total of 60 million additional shares at the price mentioned. These warrants expire on May 22, 2015. The warrants are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CREW2”. We have additionally applied for listing on the Nasdaq.

Prospects for the coming quarter

The prospects of the agricultural industry at the global, regional and national levels are highly appealing. We believe that companies such as Cresud, with a history that goes back many years and in-depth knowledge of the industry will be in an unbeatable position to take advantage of the best opportunities arising in the market.

 

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Within the favorable international context, Cresud has wisely tapped the opportunities in the sector. We have to emphasize the appreciation of the farms and the decisions made regarding the acquisition and sale of lands, which have allowed the Company to raise significant revenues; such as the sale of 4,974 hectares in the “Los Pozos” farm and of 2,471 hectares in the “La Esmeralda” farm for values close to 32 times and 8 times their book value. Cresud has increased its planted surface area in the last year and an increase has been perceived in the output in tons of the crops with a high degree of progress in harvesting as of March 31, 2008.

The last quarter of the fiscal year exerts the greatest impact on the agricultural and livestock business as a major portion of the soybean and corn seasons is harvested. We will continue with the harvest of crops in this season and we will start to prepare to plant the crops for the next stage.

As regards our cattle beef business, the strategy for the next quarter will be to continue with production and to focus on vertical integration so that we can slaughter our own cattle and export on behalf of third parties.

We will also continue with the expansion of our milk business. Besides, we are analyzing the possibility of growing in the milk production chain with by-products.

In terms of land being phased into production, we will continue to move forward also in the last quarter of fiscal 2008 with the development of marginal land in order to complete the 17,500 hectares in production in Agropecuaria Cervera S.A. and the 62,000 net hectares of planted prairies in our “Los Pozos” farm.

In line with our regional expansion strategy, we are currently analyzing new alternatives in other Latin American countries that offer conditions of soil, weather and infrastructure fit for agricultural development. We believe that there is an attractive opportunity to acquire and develop agricultural properties outside Argentina and our aim is to replicate our business model in countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Our idea is to put together a regional portfolio with a major potential for appreciation.

Eduardo S. Elsztain

Chairman

 

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Comparative Shareholders’ Equity Structure

 

     As of March 31,
2008

Pesos
   As of March 31,
2007

Pesos
   As of March 31,
2006

Pesos
   As of March 31,
2005

Pesos
   As of March 31,
2004

Pesos

Current Assets

   917,682,302    193,609,723    95,246,431    89,091,991    69,522,344

Non-current Assets

   1,146,825,432    846,702,392    685,867,345    609,533,419    525,729,702
                        

Total Assets

   2,064,507,734    1,040,312,115    781,113,776    698,625,410    595,252,046
                        

Current Liabilities

   271,069,078    161,925,246    66,129,331    66,430,672    12,520,393

Non-current Liabilities

   45,535,831    68,831,254    161,296,345    152,099,365    151,890,701
                        

Total Liabilities

   316,604,909    230,756,500    227,425,676    218,530,037    164,411,094
                        

Minority Interest

   1,238,352    495,572    320,465    5,366    104,178
                        

Shareholders’ Equity

   1,746,664,473    809,060,043    553,367,635    480,090,007    430,736,774
                        
   2,064,507,734    1,040,312,115    781,113,776    698,625,410    595,252,046
                        

Comparative Income Structure

 

     As of March 31,
2008

Pesos
    As of March 31,
2007

Pesos
    As of March 31,
2006

Pesos
    As of March 31,
2005

Pesos
    As of March 31,
2004

Pesos
 

Operating income

   33,777,111     12,728,279     18,674,288     7,058,416     5,486,663  

Financial and holding (loss) gain

   (27,327,606 )   (8,836,900 )   15,219,507     (2,194,831 )   602,205  

Other income and expenses

and income on equity

   16,936,107     37,188,153     10,123,676     10,781,030     2,359,620  

Management fees

   (2,975,556 )   (4,079,574 )   (2,600,512 )   (1,059,305 )   (529,129 )
                              

Operating net income (loss)

   20,410,056     36,999,958     41,416,959     14,585,310     7,919,359  

Income Tax benefit (expense)

   7,560,698     (348,091 )   (18,176,414 )   (5,111,658 )   (3,259,735 )

Minority Interest

   (344,471 )   64,299     136,482     60,085     102,532  
                              

Net Income

   27,626,283     36,716,166     23,377,027     9,533,737     4,762,156  
                              

Production volume

 

    Three-month
period
March
31, 2008
  Accumulated
July 1, 2007
to

March
31, 2008
  Three-
month

period
March
31, 2007
  Accumulated
July 1, 2006
to

March
31, 2007
  Three-
month

period
March
31, 2006
  Accumulated
July 1, 2005
to

March
31, 2006
  Three-
month

period
March
31, 2005
  Accumulated
July 1, 2004
to

March
31, 2005
  Three-
month

period
March
31, 2004
  Accumulated
July 1, 2003
to

March
31, 2004

Beef Cattle
(in Kgs.)

  2,347,510   7,036,158   2,912,046   8,112,493   3,226,444   7,758,548   2,492,476   8,480,476   3,364,013   8,475,050

Butyraceous
(in Kgs.)

  175,087   564,708   137,260   455,048   110,820   397,149   49,490   175,086   49,984   185,179

Crops
(in quintals) *

  303,840   605,600   498,654   696,096   351,735   522,413   308,221   532,601   185,386   325,436
                                       

 

* One quintals equals one hundred kilograms

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Chairman

 

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Sales volume

 

     Three-
month

period
March
31, 2008
   Accumulated
July 1, 2007
to

March
31, 2008
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2007
   Accumulated
July 1, 2006
to

March
31, 2007
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2006
   Accumulated
July 1, 2005
to

March
31, 2006
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2005
   Accumulated
July 1, 2004
to

March
31, 2005
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2004
   Accumulated
July 1, 2003
to

March
31, 2004

Beef Cattle
(in Kgs.)

   1,350,732    7,307,164    1,984,396    8,680,231    3,228,274    10,838,907    4,125,490    13,078,115    4,299,517    10,645,720

Butyraceous
(in Kgs.)

   175,087    564,708    137,260    455,048    110,820    397,149    49,490    175,086    49,984    185,179

Crops
(in quintals) *

   303,479    962,012    90,961    403,518    86,461    949,929    136,257    455,315    156,306    389,377

 

* One quintals equals one hundred kilograms

Local Market

 

     Three-
month

period
March
31, 2008
   Accumulated
July 1, 2007
to

March
31, 2008
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2007
   Accumulated
July 1, 2006
to

March
31, 2007
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2006
   Accumulated
July 1, 2005
to

March
31, 2006
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2005
   Accumulated
July 1, 2004
to

March
31, 2005
   Three-
month

period
March
31, 2004
   Accumulated
July 1, 2003
to

March
31, 2004

Beef Cattle

(in Kgs.)

   1,350,732    7,307,164    1,984,396    8,680,231    3,228,274    10,838,907    4,125,490    13,078,115    4,229,517    10,645,720

Butyraceous

(in Kgs.)

   175,087    564,708    137,260    455,048    110,820    397,149    49,490    175,086    49,984    185,179

Crops

(in quintals) *

   303,479    962,012    90,961    403,518    86,461    949,929    136,257    455,315    154,306    389,377

 

* One quintals equals one hundred kilograms

Ratios

 

     As of March 31, 2008
Pesos
   As of March 31, 2007
Pesos
   As of March 31, 2006
Pesos
   As of March 31, 2005
Pesos
   As of March 31, 2004
Pesos

Liquidity

   3.385    1.196    1.440    1.341    5.553

Solvency

   5.517    3.506    2.433    2.197    2.620

Non - Current assets to assets

   0.555    0.814    0.878    0.872    0.883

Return on Equity

   0.021    0.051    0.043    0.020    0.012

 

Eduardo S. Elsztain
Chairman

 

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Free translation from the original prepared in Spanish for publication in Argentina

Report of Independent Auditors

To the Shareholders, President and Board of Directors of

Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial,

Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria

Legal address: Moreno 877 - floor 23

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

CUIT 30-50930070-0

 

1. We have reviewed the balance sheets of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria at March 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related statements of income, of changes in shareholders’ equity and of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 and the complementary notes 1 to 19 and schedules A, B, C, E, F.1, F.2, G and H. Furthermore, we have reviewed the consolidated financial statements of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria, which are presented as complementary information. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

2. We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by Technical Resolution N° 7 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences for limited reviews of financial statements. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

3. Based on our work and our examinations of the financial statements of this Company and the consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, on which we issued our unqualified report dated July 30, 2007, we report that:

 

  a) The financial statements of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria at March 31, 2008 and 2007 and its consolidated financial statements at those dates, set out in point 1, prepared in accordance with accounting standards prevailing in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, include all significant facts and circumstances of which we are aware, and we have no observations to make on them.

 

  b) The comparative information included in the basic and consolidated balance sheets and the suplementary notes and schedules to the attached financial statements arise from Company financial statements at June 30, 2007.

 

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4. In accordance with current regulations, we report that:

 

  a) the financial statements of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria and its consolidated financial statements were transcribed to the “Inventory and Balance Sheet Book” and comply, within the field of our competence, with the Corporations Law and pertinent resolutions of the National Securities Commission;

 

  b) the financial statements of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria arise from official accounting records carried in all formal respects in accordance with legal requirements, that maintain the security and integrity conditions based on which they were authorized by the National Securities Commission;

 

  c) we have read the business highlights and the additional information to the notes to the financial statements required by section 68 of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Regulations, on which, as regards those matters that are within our competence, we have no observations to make;

 

  d) At March 31, 2008, the debt of Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria accrued in favor of the Integrated Pension and Survivors’ Benefit System according to the accounting records amounted to $ 295,094, none of which was claimable at that date.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 12, 2008.

 

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.
(Partner)
Dr. Andrés Suarez


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SIGNATURES

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

CRESUD SOCIEDAD ANóNIMA COMERCIAL INMOBILIARIA

FINANCIERA Y AGROPECUARIA

 

By:   /s/ Saúl Zang
  Name: Saúl Zang
  Title: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dated: May 20, 2008.