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Annual Report 2014

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Annual Report 2014

Contents

Report on operations

Reports

Report of the Board of Auditors to the Shareholders' Meeting of 
Enel SpA | 360

Report of the independent audit firm on the 2014 financial
statements of Enel SpA | 368

Report of the independent audit firm on the 2014 consolidated 
financial statements of the Enel Group | 372

Summary of the resolutions of the Ordinary and Extraordinary 
Shareholders’ Meeting | 376

Attachments

Subsidiaries, associates and other significant equity investments 
of the Enel Group at December 31, 2014 | 380

Report on Corporate Governance and Ownership Structure | 418

Enel organizational model | 6

Corporate Boards | 9

Letter to shareholders and other stakeholders | 11

Summary of results | 14

Overview of the Group’s operations, performance
and financial position | 23

Results by business area | 34

Performance and financial position of Enel SpA | 58

Significant events in 2014 | 63

Reference scenario | 74

Main risks and uncertainties | 102

Outlook | 107

Other information | 108

Sustainability | 111

Related parties | 132

Reconciliation of shareholders’ equity and net income of Enel SpA 
and the corresponding consolidated figures | 133

Consolidated financial statements

Consolidated financial statements | 136

Notes to the consolidated financial statements | 143

Declaration of the Chief Executive Officer and the 

officer responsible for the preparation of corpora-

te financial reports | 286

Separate financial statements of Enel SpA

Separate financial statements | 290

Notes to the financial statements | 297

Declaration of the Chief Executive Officer and the 

officer responsible for the preparation of corpora-

te financial reports | 356

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSReport
on operations

Enel organizational model

On July 31, 2014, the Enel Group adopted a new organizational structure, based on a matrix of divisions and 

geographical areas, focused on the industrial objectives of the Group, with clear specification of roles and 

responsibilities in order to:

 > pursue and maintain technological leadership in the sectors in which the Group operates, ensuring ope-

rational excellence;

 > maximize the level of service offered to customers in local markets. 

Thanks to this organization, the Group can benefit from reduced complexity in the execution of manage-

ment actions and the analysis of key factors in value creation.

DIVISIONS

Global
Infrastructure
& Networks

Global
Generation

Renewable
Energy

Global
Trading

Upstream
Gas

Italy

Iberia

Latin
America

Eastern
Europe

REGIONS/
COUNTRIES

KPI:
Revenues
Operating expenses (staff/services)
Cash flow

•
•
•

KPI:
• Optimization of investments
• Best practice sharing and
efficiency gains

More specifically, the new Enel Group structure is organized into:

 > Divisions (Global Infrastructure and Networks, Global Generation, Global Trading, Renewable Energy, and 

Upstream Gas), which are responsible for managing and developing assets, optimizing their performance 

and the return on capital employed in the various geographical areas in which the Group operates. The 

Divisions are also tasked with improving the efficiency of the processes they manage and sharing best 

practices at the global level. The Group can benefit from a centralized industrial vision of projects in the 

various business areas. Each project will be assessed not only on the basis of its financial return, but also 

on the basis of the best technologies available at the Group level;

 > Regions and countries (Italy, Iberia, Latin America, Eastern Europe), which are responsible for managing 

relationships with institutional bodies and regulatory authorities, as well as selling electricity and gas, in 

each of the countries in which the Group is present, while also providing staff and other service support 

to the Divisions;

 > Global service functions (Procurement and ICT), which are responsible for managing information and com-

munication technology activities and procurement at the Group level;

 > Holding  company  functions  (Administration,  Finance  and  Control,  Human  Resources  and  Organization, 

Communication, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Audit, European Union Affairs, and Innovation and Sustai-

nability), which are responsible for managing governance processes at the Group level.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSThe new organization will modify the reporting structure, the analysis of the Group’s performance and fi-

nancial position and, accordingly, the representation of consolidated results only from the start of 2015. 

Consequently, in this Annual Report 2014, in line with practice in previous periods, the results by business 

area  are  discussed  using  the  previous  organizational  structure,  taking  account  of  the  provisions  of  IFRS  8 

concerning the “management approach”.

More specifically, the previous operational model, adopted in early 2012, provided for the organization of 

the Group on the basis of:

 > Holding company functions, which are responsible for directing and controlling strategic activities for the 

entire Group;

 > Global service functions, which are responsible for providing services to the Group, maximizing synergies 

and economies of scale;

 > Business lines, represented by six Divisions, as well as the Upstream Gas function (which pursued selective 

vertical integration to increase the competitiveness, security and flexibility of strategic sourcing to meet 

Enel’s gas requirements) and the Carbon Strategy function (which operated in the world’s CO2 certificate 
markets).

The activities of the individual Divisions are set out below.

The Generation, Energy Management and Sales Italy Division is responsible for:

 > the generation and sale of electricity:

 - generation from thermal and schedulable hydroelectric power plants in Italy (through Enel Produzione 

and other smaller companies);

 - trading on international and Italian markets, primarily through Enel Trade; 

 > provisioning for all of the Group’s needs and the sale of energy products, including the sale of natural gas 

to distributors, through Enel Trade;

 > the development of natural gas regasification (Nuove Energie);

 > commercial activities in Italy, with the objective of developing an integrated package of electricity and gas 

products and services for end users. More specifically, it is responsible for the sale of electricity on the re-

gulated market (Enel Servizio Elettrico) and the sale of electricity on the free market and the sale of natural 

gas to end users (Enel Energia). As from July 1, 2013, these activities have been expanded to include retail 

plant and franchising operations in Italy following the acquisition of Enel.si from the Renewable Energy 

Division. 

The Infrastructure and Networks Division is primarily responsible for the distribution of electricity (Enel 

Distribuzione) and public and artistic lighting (Enel Sole) in Italy.

The Iberia and Latin America Division focuses on developing Enel Group’s presence and coordinating its 

operations in the electricity and gas markets of Spain, Portugal and Latin America. The geographical areas in 

which it operates are as follows:

 > Europe, with the generation, distribution and sale of electricity and the sale of natural gas in Spain and 

Portugal;

 > Latin America, with the generation, distribution and sale of electricity in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Argentina and 

Colombia.

The International Division supports the Group’s strategies for international growth, as well as managing 

and integrating the foreign businesses outside the Iberian and Latin American markets, monitoring and de-

veloping business opportunities that should present themselves on the electricity and fuel markets. The chief 

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geographical areas of operation for this Division are:

 > central  Europe,  where  the  Division  is  active  in  power  generation  in  Slovakia  and  Belgium  (Slovenské 

elektrárne and Marcinelle Energie) and electricity sales in France (Enel France);

 > south-eastern Europe, mainly with the development of generation capacity (Enel Productie) and electrici-

ty distribution and sales in Romania (Enel Distributie Banat, Enel Distributie Dobrogea, Enel Energie, Enel 

Distributie Muntenia and Enel Energie Muntenia); 

 > Russia, with power generation and electricity sales activities (Enel Russia OJSC).

The Renewable Energy Division has the mission of developing and managing operations for the genera-

tion of electricity from renewable resources, ensuring their integration within the Group in line with the Enel 

Group’s strategies. The geographical areas of operation for this Division, which in 2014 were modified with 

regard to operations in the Iberian peninsula, are:

 > Europe, with power generation from non-schedulable hydroelectric plants, as well as geothermal, wind 

and solar plants in Italy (Enel Green Power and other minor companies), Greece (Enel Green Power Hellas), 

France (Enel Green Power France), Romania (Enel Green Power Romania), Bulgaria (Enel Green Power Bul-

garia) and Spain and Portugal (Enel Green Power España);

 > Latin America, with power generation from renewable sources (various companies);

 > North America, with power generation from renewable sources (Enel Green Power North America).

The mission of the Engineering and Research Division (formerly Engineering and Innovation) is to serve the 

Group by managing the engineering processes related to the development and construction of power plants 

(conventional and nuclear), while meeting the quality, temporal and financial objectives set for it. In addition, 

it is responsible for coordinating nuclear technology operations, providing independent monitoring of the 

Group’s nuclear activities with regard to safety issues. Finally, it manages research activities identified in the 

process of managing innovation, with a focus on strategic research and technology scouting.

Finally, on the basis of the criteria set out by IFRS 8, the generation and energy management results of the 

Generation, Energy Management and Sales Italy Division are shown separately from the results pertaining to 

electricity sales in Italy, consistent with the structure of internal reporting to top management. In addition, 

account was also taken of the possibilities for the simplification of disclosures associated with the materia-

lity thresholds also established under IFRS 8 and, therefore, the item “Other, eliminations and adjustments” 

includes not only the effects from the elimination of intersegment transactions, but also the figures for the 

Parent Company, Enel SpA, the Services and Other Activities area and the Engineering and Research Division, 

as well as the Upstream Gas function.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSCorporate Boards

Board of Directors

Chairman

Chief Executive

Directors

Secretary

Patrizia Grieco

Manager

Officer and General 

Francesco Starace

Claudio Sartorelli

Alessandro Banchi 
Alberto Bianchi
Paola Girdinio
Alberto Pera
Anna Chiara Svelto
Angelo Taraborrelli

Board of Auditors

Chairman

Auditors

Alternate auditors

Sergio Duca

Lidia D’Alessio
Gennaro Mariconda

Giulia De Martino
Pierpaolo Singer
Franco Luciano Tutino

Independent auditors

Reconta 

Ernst & Young SpA

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Powers 

Board of Directors 

The Board is vested by the bylaws with the broadest powers for the ordinary and extraordinary management 

of the Company, and specifically has the power to carry out all the actions it deems advisable to implement 

and attain the corporate purpose.

Chairman of the Board of Directors 

The Chairman is vested by the bylaws with the powers to represent the Company and to sign on its behalf, 

presides over Shareholders’ Meetings, convenes and presides over the Board of Directors, and ascertains 

that the Board’s resolutions are carried out. Pursuant to a Board resolution of May 23, 2014, the Chairman 

has been vested with a number of additional non-executive powers.

Chief Executive Officer 

The Chief Executive Officer is also vested by the bylaws with the powers to represent the Company and to 

sign on its behalf, and in addition is vested by a Board resolution of May 23, 2014 with all powers for mana-

ging the Company, with the exception of those that are otherwise assigned by law or the bylaws or that the 

aforesaid resolution reserves for the Board of Directors. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSLetter to shareholders
and other stakeholders

Dear shareholders and stakeholders,

the year 2014 was one of great change for the Enel Group. We launched a series of strategic and managerial 

initiatives to rise to the challenges of an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. In the 1st Half of 

the year, we focused on the buyout of minority shareholders in Latin America and the launch of the disposal 

of assets in Eastern Europe. In the 2nd Half, after the appointment of the new Board of Directors and top 

management, we launched the new organizational structure, a key element in enhancing our efficiency and 

accelerating our refocusing. 

In line with the reorganization effort, we undertook a corporate restructuring by separating Endesa from the 

Enersis subsidiary, which is in charge of operations in five Latin American countries. Finally, we sold a stake of 

about 22% of Endesa, increasing its liquidity on the market.

Thanks to these steps we brought debt to our target level, and we can now turn to face the new challenges 

of the coming years.

The macroeconomic environment 

The  global  macroeconomic  environment  in  the  past  year  has  been  marked  by  uneven,  halting  economic 

performance.  Among  the  mature  markets,  the  United  States  has  established  itself  as  the  locomotive  of 

global growth, while Europe has once again demonstrated the difficulties it is facing in sparking a real and 

lasting recovery. The emerging markets showed the first signs of a slowdown, while maintaining relatively 

strong levels of growth. The fall in oil prices, the depreciation of the euro as a result of both the expectations 

of rising interest rates in the US and the quantitative easing in the euro area, the violent Russian currency 

crisis and tensions in Ukraine all had a major impact last year. In the coming months, some of these factors 

will  help  foster  a  revival  of  growth  of  the  European  economies,  such  as  Italy  and  Spain,  where  the  Enel 

Group  is  present,  stimulating  household  consumption  through  increased  access  to  credit  and  increasing 

current levels of industrial production. The expected economic recovery will then generate a rise in elec-

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tricity  consumption  from  the  trough  reached  this  year,  albeit  partially  contained  by  the  development  of 

energy efficiency. The countries of Latin America, after a decade of strong expansion, showed some signs 

of slowing down. The decrease in the pace of growth in world trade, the fall in commodity prices and the 

excessive  volatility  of  certain  currencies  have  all  impacted  current  economic  performance,  but  have  not 

diverted the medium-term trend in development, which remains based on fundamentals such as high rates 

of population growth, increasing consumption and spreading urbanization, all of which will lead to strong 

growth in demand for electricity and gas.

Management initiatives

Despite such a complex environment, the Group managed to achieve the objectives announced to the mar-

ket thanks to the soundness of its strategy, the technological leadership developed over the years and the 

swift implementation of management initiatives in 2014. The buyback of non-controlling interests in Latin 

America  enabled  Enersis,  the  Enel  company  heading  Group  operations  in  South  America,  to  increase  its 

stake in the capital of a number of companies in which it already held a significant interest, such as Coelce, 

Edegel and Gas Atacama. These transactions are part of a broader plan for reorganization and corporate 

restructuring in Latin America, in which we have decided to separate our activities in the Iberian peninsula 

from those in Latin America, enabling Enersis to report directly to Enel SpA and simultaneously increasing 

our stake in that Chilean company by about 5%. As part of the process of reducing our debt, we continued 

to implement the disposal program, previously announced to investors. In particular, the public offering of 

21.92% of Endesa, carried out after the separation from Enersis, and other smaller operations enabled us to 

achieve our targets.

Last but not least, the Group reorganization, which saw the creation of five global business lines (Infrastruc-

ture and Networks, Generation, Renewable Energy, Trading and Upstream Gas), which are responsible for 

the allocation of investments in their respective areas and the sharing of best practices at the Group level, 

and four geographical areas (Italy, Iberia, Latin America and Eastern Europe), whose primary task is to su-

stain revenue and the generation of cash flow.

This new and more responsive structure has also simplified and streamlined the units of the Parent Com-

pany, which enters 2015 with a more simple and agile form.

Performance in 2014

Revenue in 2014 totaled €75.8 billion, down 3.7% compared with €78.7 billion in 2013, mainly due to the 

reduction in revenue from electricity sales, itself a consequence of a decline in quantities sold, compounded 

by the adverse impact of developments in the exchange rates of the currencies of some of the countries 

in which the Group operates (particularly in Latin America and Russia). EBITDA amounted to €15.7 billion, 

down 5.6% from €16.7 billion in 2013, mainly due to the different contribution of disposals to performance 

in the two years. Excluding these items, EBITDA amounted to €15.5 billion (€15.8 billion in 2013), a reduction 

of 1.9%, essentially due to changes in exchange rates. This factor was partially offset by the improvement 

in the margin on electricity sales on the Italian market. Net financial debt at the end of 2014 amounted to 

€37.4  billion  (excluding  €0.6  billion  regarding  net  assets  classified  as  “held  for  sale”),  a  decrease  of  €2.3 

billion from €39.7 billion at the end of 2013. The decline reflects the positive effects of ordinary operations, 

which were particularly significant in the 4th Quarter of the year, as well as cash flow generated by extraor-

dinary transactions. These positive effects were partially offset by the cash requirements of the payment of 

dividends and investments for the period, as well as exchange rate losses (€1.1 billion), primarily in respect 

of medium- and long-term debt denominated in currencies other than the euro.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSFuture strategy and forecasts for 2015

In order to compete effectively in the macroeconomic environment of today and tomorrow and, at the same 

time, seize new business opportunities in the energy industry, the Enel Group is shifting to a new industrial 

strategy based on four key pillars: i) achieving high levels of operating efficiency through the optimal mana-

gement of the costs and maintenance capex of our assets; ii) reviving the Group’s “industrial” growth with 

a sharp increase in growth capex; iii) actively managing our portfolio with a view to creating value; and iv) 

the Group’s new dividend policy. The Enel Group’s new business plan therefore sets out the priorities and 

action plans necessary to pursue these objectives. In order to boost operating efficiency, we will leverage 

our new Global Business Lines in order to share internal best practices for optimizing operating expenses 

and managing assets efficiently. The new path to industrial growth will be sustained by major investment 

in promising markets and businesses, beginning with renewables, by expanding our positioning in areas 

where we are already operating, such as in Latin America, and entering new countries, partly with a view 

to subsequently positioning ourselves in other businesses. Other growth areas will include new smart di-

stribution grids and expanding our range of value-added products and services in retail markets. The active 

management of our portfolio will be targeted at the disposal of non-strategic assets and subsequent rein-

vestment of the proceeds in order to create value and rationalize the Group structure. Finally, the introduc-

tion of a new dividend policy is designed to lend certainty to the pay-out in the near term, with the potential 

for significant growth in the medium to long term.

The  Group  has  a  unique  presence  in  the  world  utilities  market,  thanks  both  to  its  size,  its  technological 

diversification, its presence along the entire value chain and its geographical diversification. Our new orga-

nizational structure gives management a tool to leverage these characteristics to create even more value in 

a rapidly evolving global environment. 

The Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Chief Executive Officer

Patrizia Grieco

Francesco Starace

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Summary of results

Electricity 
sold (TWh)

261.0

Electricity 
transported (TWh)

Net electricity 
generation (TWh)

Net electricity 

generation by source (TWh)

395.4

283.1

283.1

Abroad
173.4

Abroad
173.6

Abroad
211.3

Gas sales
(billions of m3)

7.8

Abroad
4.3

Italy
3.5

Capital expenditure 
by business area (millions of euro)

6,701

Italy
87.6

Italy
221.8

Italy
71.8

94.9

Renewables

34%

Coal

29%

Nuclear

14%

combined 

gas turbine

Oil and 

10%

Gas 

cycle

13%

Net electricity generation 

by renewable resource (TWh)

Hydroelectric

78%

Employees 

by business area

68,961

Wind

15%

Geothermal

Biomass

6%

and solar 1%

International
936

Iberia and 
Latin America
2,602

Sales
111

Generation
and Energy
Management
285

Infrastructure
and Networks
996

Renewable
Energy
1,658

Other,
eliminations
and adjustments
113

International

Iberia and 

10,403

Latin America

Sales

3,633

22,801

Generation

and Energy

Infrastructure

and Networks

Management

17,398

Renewable

Other,

Energy

3,609

eliminations

and adjustments

5,314

5,803

Performance data 2014 (millions of euro)
(as compared with 2013 restated)

Employees 

by geographical area

Revenue
75,791
-3.7%

Gross operating margin
15,757
-5.6%

Operating income
3,087
-68.3%

Net income
772

Iberian peninsula

16%

19%

4%

Russia

48%

13%

Latin America

Italy

Other countries

Electricity 

sold (TWh)

261.0

Electricity 

Net electricity 

transported (TWh)

generation (TWh)

Net electricity 
generation by source (TWh)

395.4

283.1

283.1

Abroad

173.4

Abroad

173.6

Abroad

211.3

Italy

87.6

Italy

221.8

Renewables
34%

Coal
29%

Nuclear
14%

Gas 
combined 
cycle
13%

Oil and 
gas turbine
10%

Net electricity generation 
by renewable resource (TWh)

Italy

71.8

94.9

Hydroelectric
78%

Employees 
by business area

68,961

Wind
15%

Geothermal
6%

Biomass
and solar 1%

Gas sales

(billions of m3)

7.8

Abroad

4.3

Italy

3.5

Capital expenditure 

by business area (millions of euro)

6,701

International

Iberia and 

936

Latin America

Sales

111

2,602

Generation

and Energy

Infrastructure

and Networks

Management

996

Renewable

Other,

Energy

1,658

eliminations

and adjustments

285

113

International
10,403

Iberia and 
Latin America
22,801

Sales
3,633

Generation
and Energy
Management
5,314

Infrastructure
and Networks
17,398

Renewable
Energy
3,609

Other,
eliminations
and adjustments
5,803

Performance data 2014 (millions of euro)

(as compared with 2013 restated)

Employees 
by geographical area

Revenue

75,791

-3.7%

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Net income

15,757

-5.6%

3,087

-68.3%

772

16%

Iberian peninsula

4%

Russia

Latin America

Italy

Other countries

19%

48%

13%

Performance data

Revenue

Revenue in 2014 amounted to €75,791 million, a decrease 

of €2,872 million (-3.7%) on 2013. The decline is essential-

ly attributable to the decrease in revenue from the sale of 

electricity, largely due to a fall in amounts sold, the adverse 

impact of changes in the exchange rates of the currencies 

of a number of the countries in which the Group operates 

against  the  euro,  and  the  smaller  contribution  to  perfor-

mance of disposal of strategic equity interests. These factors 

were only partly offset by an increase in revenue from the 

Millions of euro

-3.7%

75,791

78,663

2014

2013 restated

sale of fuels.

Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America 

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

2014

15,226

22,606

7,366

30,547

5,278

2,921

(8,153)

75,791

2013 restated

  Change

16,921

22,798

7,698

30,674

6,296

2,769

(8,493)

78,663

(1,695)

(192)

(332)

(127)

(1,018)

152

340

(2,872)

-10.0%

-0.8%

-4.3%

-0.4%

-16.2%

5.5%

4.0%

-3.7%

Gross operating margin

The gross operating margin in 2014 amounted to €15,757 

million,  down  5.6%  compared  with  2013.  Excluding  the 

impact  of  non-recurring  transactions,  the  gross  operating 

margin came to €15,502 million (€15,769 million in 2013), 

a decline of €267 million (-1.7%). The change reflected the 

adverse effects of changes in exchange rates, the impact of 

Millions of euro

-5.6%

15,757

16,691

which was offset by the improvement in the margin on sales 

2014

2013 restated

of electricity on the domestic market.

Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America 

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

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2013 restated

  Change

2014

1,081

1,163

3,979

6,294

1,204

1,938

98

866

1,084

4,009

6,638

1,293

1,780

1,021

15,757

16,691

215

79

(30)

(344)

(89)

158

(923)

(934)

24.8%

7.3%

-0.7%

-5.2%

-6.9%

8.9%

-90.4%

-5.6%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONS 
 
Operating income

Millions of euro

Operating income in 2014 amounted to €3,087 million, a 

decrease of 68.3% compared with 2013 (€9,740 million). In 

addition  to  the  decline  in  the  gross  operating  margin,  the 

contraction is attributable to an increase in impairment los-

ses in 2014 compared with 2013. More specifically, while in 

2013 the item was entirely accounted for by the writedown 

-68.3%

3,087

9,740

of  part  of  the  goodwill  of  the  Enel  Russia  cash  generating 

2014

2013 restated

unit (formerly Enel OGK-5), in 2014 impairment losses were 

recognized after impairment testing in the total amount of 

€6,427 million. The impairment included adjustments to fair 

value of the net assets held for sale pertaining to Slovenské 

elektrárne (€2,878 million), conventional generation assets 

in Italy (€2,108 million), and water use rights for a number 

of rivers in the Aysén region of Chile (€589 million).

Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America 

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

2014

455

(1,539)

2,943

2,789

(2,682)

1,124

(3)

3,087

2013 restated

  Change

362

493

3,029

3,767

(23)

1,205

907

9,740

93

(2,032)

(86)

(978)

(2,659)

(81)

(910)

(6,653)

25.7%

-

-2.8%

-26.0%

-

-6.7%

- 

-68.3%

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Millions of euro

6.000

5.000

4.000

3.000

2.000

1.000

0

-83.8%

772

255
517

4,780

1,545

3,235

2014

2013 restated

Earnings per share
€0.06

Earnings per share
€0.34 euro

Group

Non-controlling 
interests

Millions of euro

6.000

5.000

4.000

3.000

2.000

1.000

0

-4.3%

88,528

51,145

37,383

92,538

52,832

39,706

2014

2013 restated

Group shareholders’
equity per share
€3.35

Group shareholders’
equity per share
€3.82

Net financial
debt 

Shareholders’ equity 
(including non-controlling 
interests)

Net income

Net  income  pertaining  to  shareholders  of  the  Parent 

Company  amounted  to  €517  million  in  2014,  compared 

with  €3,235  million  the  previous  year.  The  decrease  is 

essentially attributable to the decline in operating income, 

the increase in net financial expense and impairment losses 

on a number of minority interests held by the Group. These 

factors  were  partly  offset  by  lower  taxes  for  2014,  which 

reflected the recognition of a tax credit of €1,392 million in 

respect of dividends distributed by Endesa following major 

corporate operations carried out in the last Quarter of 2014, 

and the impact on deferred taxation of impairment losses.

Financial data

Net capital employed 

Net  capital  employed,  including  net  assets  held  for  sale 

of  €1,488  million  (mainly  related  to  Slovenské  elektrárne), 

amounted to €88,528 million at December 31, 2014 and was 

financed by equity pertaining to shareholders of the Parent 

Company  and  non-controlling  interests  of  €51,145  million 

and net financial debt of €37,383 million. At December 31, 

2014, the debt/equity ratio came to 0.73 (0.75 at December 

31, 2013).

Net financial debt came to €37,383 million, a decrease of 

€2,323  million  compared  with  December  31,  2013.  More 

specifically,  cash  flows  from  operations,  the  disposal  of  a 

number  of  non-strategic  assets  and  the  proceeds  of  the 

disposal of 21.92% of Endesa in November in a public offer 

more  than  covered  capital  expenditure  in  the  period  and 

the payment of dividends.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSCash flows from operations 

Cash flows from operations amounted to €10,058 million 

in 2014, up €2,804 million on the previous year.

Capital expenditure

Capital  expenditure  amounted  to  €6,701  million  in  2014 

(of  which  €6,019  million  in  respect  of  property,  plant  and 

equipment), an increase of €781 million on 2013.

Millions of euro

+38.7%

10,058

7,254

2014

2013 restated

Millions of euro

+13.2%

6,701

5,920

2014

2013 restated

Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America 

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

2014

2013 restated

  Change

111

285

996

2,602

936

1,658

113

6,701

99

313

1,046

2,160

924

1,294 (1)

84

5,920

12

(28)

(50)

442

12

364

29

781

12.1%

-8.9%

-4.8%

20.5%

1.3%

28.1%

34.5%

13.2%

(1)  The figure for 2013 does not include €1 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”. 

Operations 

Net electricity generated by Enel (TWh)

Electricity transported on the Enel distribution network (TWh) 

Electricity sold by Enel (TWh) (1)

Gas sold to end users (billions of m3)

Employees at year-end (no.) (2)

Italy

Abroad

Total

Italy

Abroad

Total

2014

211.3

173.6

173.4

4.3

71.8

221.8

87.6

3.5

283.1

395.4

261.0

7.8

2013

210.6

173.7

178.3

4.5

71.2

228.9

92.2

4.1

281.8

402.6

270.5

8.6

33,405

35,556

68,961

34,246

36,096

70,342

(1)  Excluding sales to resellers.
(2)  Includes 4,430 in units classified as “held for sale” at December 31, 2014 (37 at December 31, 2013 restated).

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Net electricity generation
by source (2014)

13%

Net electricity generated by Enel in 2014 rose by 1.3 TWh 

(+0.5%), with an increase in generation abroad (+0.7 TWh) 

and in Italy (+0.6 TWh). More specifically, the increase in re-

34%

newables generation (+3.6 TWh), thanks to an expansion of 

14%

10%

29%

Renewables Coal

Oil and gas turbine

Nuclear

Gas combined cycle

Electricity sold by geographical area 
(2014)

6%

24%

34%

36%

Italy

Iberian peninsula

Latin America

Other countries

Employees by geographical area
(at December 31, 2014)

13%

installed capacity and more favorable weather conditions, 

was more than offset by a reduction in nuclear generation 

(-1.3  TWh),  with  an  especially  sharp  contraction  in  Spain, 

and  in  thermal  generation  (-1.0  TWh),  attributable  to  the 

shut-down of a number of plants in Latin America.

Electricity  transported  on  the  Enel  distribution  net-

work came to 395.4 TWh, a decrease of 7.2 TWh (-1.8%), 

essentially due to the decline in electricity demand in Italy 

and Spain, only partly offset by the growth posted in Latin 

America, especially Brazil.

Electricity  sold  by  Enel  decreased  by  9.5  TWh  (-3.5%), 

mainly reflecting a decrease in quantities sold in Italy (-4.6 

TWh),  France  (-4.6  TWh)  and  the  Iberian  peninsula  (-2.2 

TWh),  only  partly  offset  by  higher  sales  in  Latin  America 

(+1.9 TWh).

At December 31, 2014, Enel Group employees numbered 

68,961 (-1,381 on the end of 2013). The contraction in the 

Group  workforce  is  attributable  to  the  balance  between 

new hirings and terminations (for a net decrease of 1,404) 

and the change in the scope of consolidation (an increase 

of 23).

48%

19%

4%

16%

Italy

Iberian peninsula

Russia

Latin America

Other countries

Sales

Generation and Energy Management (1)

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America (2)

International (3)

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

Employees (no.)

2014

3,633

5,314

17,398

22,801

10,403

3,609

5,803

68,961

2013 restated

3,687

5,621

17,689

22,541

11,439

3,469

5,896

70,342

(1) Includes 41 in units classified as “held for sale” at December 31, 2014.
(2) Includes 15 in units classified as “held for sale” at December 31, 2014.
(3) Includes 4,374 in units classified as “held for sale” at December 31, 2014 (37 at December 31, 2013 restated).

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSRestatement of the 
income statement 
and the balance sheet 

 > the application of the new provisions of IAS 32, applica-

ble since January 1, 2014 with retrospective effect, con-

cerning  the  offsetting  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities 

under  certain  conditions,  which  led  to  the  restatement 

of several items in the consolidated balance sheet at De-

cember 31, 2013. These changes did not have an impact 

The figures in the income statement and the balance sheet at 

on consolidated shareholders’ equity; 

December  31,  2013,  reported  here  for  comparative  purposes 

 > the  definitive  allocation  of  the  purchase  prices  for  a 

only, have been restated to reflect:

number of companies in the Renewable Energy Division 

 > the  application  of  the  new  IFRS  11,  applicable  since  Ja-

(including Parque Eólico Talinay Oriente) in transactions 

nuary 1, 2014 with retrospective effect, under which the 

that  had  been  completed  after  December  31,  2013.  As 

only  permissible  method  for  accounting  for  joint  ven-

a result, a number of items in the balance sheet at that 

tures  is  the  equity  method.  This  change  eliminated  the 

date were restated. 

option, permitted under the previous IAS 31 and utilized 

previously by the Group, of consolidating such interests 

For more detail, please see note 4 to the consolidated financial 

on  a  proportionate  basis,  resulting  in  the  restatement 

statements in this Annual Report 2014.

of  all  the  income  statement  and  balance  sheet  figures, 

The following tables show the impact of the restatement on 

although  this  did  not  change  the  Group’s  net  result  or 

revenue, the gross operating margin and operating income in 

consolidated shareholders’ equity;

2013, by business area.

Revenue
Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America 

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

Gross operating margin
Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America 

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

Operating income
Millions of euro

Sales

Generation and Energy Management

Infrastructure and Networks

Iberia and Latin America

International

Renewable Energy

Other, eliminations and adjustments

Total

2013

16,921

22,919

7,698

30,935

7,737

2,827

(8,502)

80,535

2013

866

1,176

4,008

6,746

1,405

1,788

1,022

17,011

2013

362

554

3,028

3,836

85

1,171

908

9,944

Effect of IFRS 11

2013 restated

-

(121)

-

(261)

(1,441)

(58)

9

(1,872)

16,921

22,798

7,698

30,674

6,296

2,769

(8,493)

78,663

Effect of IFRS 11

2013 restated

-

(92)

-

(108)

(112)

(8)

-

(320)

866

1,084

4,008

6,638

1,293

1,780

1,022

16,691

Effect of IFRS 11

2013 restated

-

(61)

-

(69)

(108)

34

-

(204)

362

493

3,028

3,767

(23)

1,205

908

9,740

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Sustainability indicators 

ISO 14001-certified net efficient capacity (% of total)

Average efficiency of thermal plants (%) 

Total specific emissions of CO2 from net generation (gCO2/kWheq) (1)

“Zero-emission” generation (% of total)

Enel injury frequency rate (2)

Enel injury severity rate (3)

Serious and fatal injuries at Enel 

Serious and fatal injuries at contractors 

Average hours of training per employee

Verified violations of the Code of Ethics (4)

2014

2013 restated

Change

94.3

40.3

395

47.4

1.32

0.07

4

38

42.3

27

93.9

39.8

396

46.8

1.43

0.07

13

26

40.0

36

0.4

0.5

(1)

0.6

(0.1)

-

(9)

12

2.3

(9)

0.4%

1.3%

-0.3%

1.3%

-7.8%

-

-69.2%

46.2%

5.8%

-25.0%

(1)  Specific emissions are calculated as total emissions from simple thermal generation and co-generation of electricity and heat as a ratio of total renewables 
generation, nuclear generation, simple thermal generation and co-generation of electricity and heat (including the contribution of heat in MWh equivalent).

(2)  The indicator is calculated as the ratio between the total number of injuries and the number of hours worked, in millions (INAIL standard).
(3)  The indicator is calculated as the ratio between the number of days lost for injuries and the number of hours worked, in thousands (INAIL standard).
(4)  The analysis of reports received in 2013 was completed in 2014. For that reason, the number of verified violations for 2013 was restated from 27 to 36.

The proportion of ISO 14001-compliant capacity was equal 

and intensive information, training and awareness-raising 

to 94.3% at December 31, 2014. The rise reflects the new 

activities  conducted  in  order  to  disseminate  a  culture  of 

installed capacity of Enel Green Power.

safety at all levels and to promote the adoption of safe be-

In 2014 the average efficiency of thermal plants increased 

havior, as well as the ongoing implementation of measu-

from the 39.8% posted in 2013 to 40.3%, the result of gre-

res to enhance workplace health and safety standards and 

ater operation of the most efficient thermal plants.

management processes.

Specific emissions of CO2 were unchanged compared with 
2013.

Serious and fatal injuries involving Enel personnel decrea-

sed by about 70% compared with 2013, even though there 

In 2014, 47.4% of Enel’s generation came from zero-emis-

were 3 fatal workplace accidents. Serious and fatal injuries 

sions resources, an increase of 1.3% compared with 2013. 

involving  the  employees  of  contractors  working  for  Enel 

The percentage rise is due to the increase in installed re-

increased by 12 compared with 2013. 

newables  generation  capacity  in  2014,  which  amounted 

The  average  number  of  hours  of  training  per  employee 

to 630 MW, confirming the Group’s commitment to deve-

showed an increase of 5.8%, on the previous year, under-

loping carbon-free generation, which will continue in the 

scoring Enel’s constant commitment to this area.

years to come.

As regards the Code of Ethics, the number of verified vio-

The Enel injury frequency rate declined by 7.8%, while the 

lations declined by 25%, essentially in line with the reduc-

injury  severity  rate  was  unchanged,  thanks  to  constant 

tion in the number of reports received during the year. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSOverview of the Group’s 
operations, performance 
and financial position

 > Net current assets: calculated as the difference between 

“Current assets” and “Current liabilities” with the excep-

tion of:

 - “Long-term financial receivables (short-term portion)”, 

“Receivables  for  factoring  advances”,  “Securities”,  “Fi-

nancial receivables and cash collateral” and “Other fi-

nancial receivables”; 

 - “Cash and cash equivalents”;

 - “Short-term  borrowings”  and  the “Current  portion  of 

long-term borrowings”.

 > Net assets held for sale: calculated as the algebraic sum of 

“Assets held for sale” and “Liabilities held for sale”.

 > Net capital employed: calculated as the algebraic sum of 

“Net non-current assets” and “Net current assets”, provi-

sions not previously considered, “Deferred tax liabilities” 

and “Deferred tax assets”, as well as “Net assets held for 

sale”.

 > Net  financial  debt:  a  financial  structure  indicator,  deter-

mined by “Long-term borrowings”, the current portion of 

such borrowings and “Short-term borrowings” less “Cash 

and  cash  equivalents”,  “Current  financial  assets”  and 

“Non-current financial assets” not previously considered 

in other balance sheet indicators. More generally, the net 

financial  debt  of  the  Enel  Group  is  calculated  in  confor-

mity with paragraph 127 of Recommendation CESR/05-

054b implementing Regulation (EC) 809/2004 and in line 

with the CONSOB instructions of July 26, 2007, net of fi-

nancial receivables and long-term securities.

Definition of 
performance 
indicators

In order to present the results of the Group and the Parent 

Company and analyze its financial structure, Enel has pre-

pared separate reclassified schedules that differ from those 

envisaged  under  the  IFRS-EU  adopted  by  the  Group  and 

Enel SpA and presented in the consolidated and separate 

financial  statements,  respectively.  These  reclassified  sche-

dules contain different performance indicators from those 

obtained  directly  from  the  consolidated  and  separate  fi-

nancial statements, which management feels are useful in 

monitoring Group and Parent Company performance and 

representative  of  the  financial  performance  of  our  busi-

ness. In accordance with Recommendation CESR/05-178b 

published on November 3, 2005, the criteria used to calcu-

late these indicators are described below.

 > Gross operating margin: an operating performance indi-

cator,  calculated  as  “Operating  income”  plus  “Deprecia-

tion, amortization and impairment losses”. 

 > Group net ordinary income: this is Group net income pro-

duced by ordinary operations.

 > Net  non-current  assets:  calculated  as  the  difference 

between  “Non-current  assets”  and  “Non-current  liabili-

ties” with the exception of:

 - “Deferred tax assets”;

 - “Securities held to maturity”, “Financial investments in 

funds or portfolio management products at fair value 

through  profit  or  loss”,  “Securities  available  for  sale” 

and “Other financial receivables”;

 - “Long-term borrowings”;

 - “Post-employment and other employee benefits”;

 - “Provisions for risks and charges”;

 - “Deferred tax liabilities”.

23

Main changes in the scope of consolidation 

In the two periods under review, the scope of consolidation changed as a result of the following main transactions.

2013

2014

 > Acquisition, on March 22, 2013, of 100% of Parque Eólico 

 > Loss  of  control,  as  from  January  1,  2014,  of  SE  Hydro-

Talinay Oriente, a company operating in the wind gene-

power,  under  agreements  signed  in  2010  upon  the  ac-

ration sector in Chile;

quisition  of  the  company,  providing  for  the  change  in 

 > acquisition,  on  March  26,  2013,  of  50%  of  PowerCrop, 

governance structure as from that date. This resulted in 

a company operating in the biomass generation sector; 

the Enel Group no longer meeting the requirements for 

in view of the joint control exercised over the company 

control  of  the  company,  which  has  instead  become  an 

together  with  another  operator,  the  company  is  now 

entity  under  joint  control.  With  these  new  governance 

accounted for using the equity method under the provi-

arrangements, the investment was reclassified as a joint 

sions of IFRS 11;

operation under IFRS 11;

 > disposal, on April 8, 2013, of 51% di Buffalo Dunes Wind 

 > acquisition,  through  a  tender  offer  in  effect  between 

Project, a company operating in the wind generation sec-

January  14,  2014  and  May  16,  2014,  of  an  additional 

tor in the United States;

15.18%  stake  in  Coelce,  an  electricity  distribution  com-

 > acquisition, on May 22, 2013, of 26% of Chisholm View 

pany in Brazil, already under the Group’s control prior to 

Wind Project and Prairie Rose Wind, two companies ope-

the tender offer;

rating in the wind generation sector in the United States 

 > acquisition, on April 22, 2014, of 50% of Inversiones Gas 

in  which  the  Group  held  a  stake  of  49%;  as  a  result  of 

Atacama,  a  company  operating  in  the  natural  gas  tran-

the purchase, the companies are no longer accounted for 

sport and electricity generation sector in Chile in which 

using the equity method but are now consolidated on a 

the  Group  already  held  50%;  therefore,  the  company 

line-by-line basis;

is  now  consolidated  on  a  line-by-line  basis  rather  than 

 > acquisition, on August 9, 2013, of 70% of Domus Energia 

using equity method accounting;

(now Enel Green Power Finale Emilia), a company opera-

 > acquisition,  on  May  12,  2014,  of  26%  of  Buffalo  Dunes 

ting in the biomass generation sector;

Wind  Project,  a  company  operating  in  the  wind  gene-

 > acquisition, on October 31, 2013, of 100% of Compañía 

ration  sector  in  the  United  States  in  which  the  Group 

Energética  Veracruz,  a  company  operating  in  the  deve-

already  held  49%;  therefore,  the  company  is  now  con-

lopment of hydroelectric plants in Peru;

solidated on a line-by-line basis rather than using equity 

 > disposal, on November 13, 2013, of 40% of Artic Russia, 

method accounting;

with the consequent deconsolidation of the interest held 

 > acquisition,  on  July  22,  2014,  of  the  remaining  50%  of 

by the latter in SeverEnergia;

Enel Green Power Solar Energy, an Italian company ope-

 > acquisition,  in  November  and  December  2013,  of  nine 

rating in the development, design, construction and ope-

companies  (representing  three  business  combinations) 

ration  of  photovoltaic  plants,  in  which  the  Group  had 

operating in the development of wind power projects in 

previously held 50%; therefore, the company is now con-

the United States;

solidated on a line-by-line basis rather than using equity 

 > disposal, on December 20, 2013, of the remaining stake 

method accounting;

in Enel Rete Gas, previously accounted for using the equi-

 > acquisition, on September 4, 2014, of the remaining 39% 

ty method.

24

of Generandes Perú (previously controlled through a sta-

ke of 61%), a company that controls, with an interest of 

54.20%, Edegel, a company operating in the power ge-

neration sector in Peru;

 > acquisition,  on  September  17,  2014,  of  100%  of  Osage 

Wind LLC, a company that owns a 150 MW wind deve-

lopment  project  in  the  United  States.  In  October  2014, 

a stake of 50% in the company was sold. Consequently, 

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSthe company, held under joint control, began to be ac-

In  addition,  following  the  internal  reorganization  of  the 

counted for using the equity method;

Group designed to restructure the holdings of the Iberia and 

 > disposal, on November 21, 2014, of 21.92% of Endesa in 

Latin  America  Division,  there  were  a  number  of  changes  in 

a public offering. The operation did not involve any loss 

non-controlling  interests  in  a  number  of  subsidiaries.  More 

af control;

specifically, on October 23, 2014 Endesa (of which the Group 

 > during  2014,  agreements  were  completed  for  the  ac-

holds  92.06%)  sold  100%  of  Endesa  Latinoamérica  (an  in-

quisition of wind and solar projects in Chile, in the total 

vestment  holding  company  that  owned  40.32%  of  Enersis) 

amount of about €7 million, and a wind project in Uru-

and 20.3% of Enersis, the parent company for operations in 

guay for €4 million;

Latin America, to Enel Energy Europe, now Enel Iberoaméri-

 > disposal  in  December  2014  of  the  entire  stake  (36.2%) 

ca (a wholly-owned subsidiary). The operation increased the 

held  in  LaGeo,  a  geothermal  generation  company  in  El 

Group’s stake in Enersis by 4.81%.

Salvador;

 > disposal in December 2014 of 100% of Enel Green Power 

France, a renewables generator in France.

Group performance 

Millions of euro

Total revenue

Total costs

Net income/(expense) from commodity contracts measured at fair value

2014

75,791

59,809

(225)

2013 
restated

78,663

61,594

(378)

GROSS OPERATING MARGIN

15,757

16,691

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

OPERATING INCOME

Financial income

Financial expense

12,670

3,087

3,326

6,456

6,951

9,740

2,449

5,253

Total financial income/(expense)

(3,130)

(2,804)

Share of income/(losses) of equity investments accounted for using the 
equity method

INCOME BEFORE TAXES

Income taxes

NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

NET INCOME (Group and non-controlling interests)

Net income attributable to shareholders of the Group

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(35)

(78)

(850)

772

-

772

517

255

217

7,153

2,373

4,780

-

4,780

3,235

1,545

Change

(2,872)

(1,785)

153

(934)

5,719

-3.7%

-2.9%

-40.5%

-5.6%

82.3%

(6,653)

-68.3%

877

1,203

(326)

(252)

(7,231)

(3,223)

35.8%

22.9%

-11.6%

- 

- 

- 

(4,008)

-83.8%

-

- 

(4,008)

-83.8%

(2,718)

(1,290)

-84.0%

-83.5%

25

 
 
 
 
Revenue

Millions of euro

Electricity sales and transport and transfers from the Electricity Equalization 
Fund and similar bodies

Gas sold and transported to end users

Remeasurement at fair value after changes in control

Gains on the disposal of assets

Other services, sales and revenue

Total

2014

59,844

4,087

82

292

11,486

75,791

2013
restated

65,504

4,452

21

943

7,743

78,663

Change

(5,660)

(365)

61

(651)

3,743

(2,872)

-8.6%

-8.2%

- 

-69.0%

48.3%

-3.7%

Revenue  from  electricity  sales  and  transport  and  tran-

 > €82 million from the adjustment to the sale price of Artic 

sfers from the Electricity Equalization Fund and similar 

Russia,  which  was  sold  in  the  4th  Quarter  of  2013.  The 

bodies in 2014 amounted to €59,844 million, down €5,660 

adjustment was made in the 1st Quarter of 2014 with the 

million compared with 2013 (-8.6%). The decline, which also 

triggering of the earn-out clause included in the agree-

reflects the adverse impact of exchange rate developments, 

ments reached with the buyer prior to closing the sale;

especially  in  Russia,  Chile  and  Brazil,  is  attributable  to  the 

 > €31  million  from  the  gain  on  the  sale  of  100%  of  Enel 

following factors:

Green Power France.

 > a decrease of €2,958 million in revenue from wholesale 

electricity sales, mainly due to a decline in sales on elec-

The gain from remeasurement at fair value after changes 

tricity exchanges, only marginally offset by greater sales 

in control amounted to €82 million in 2014 (€21 million in 

under bilateral contracts with generation companies; 

2013). The gain is attributable to the remeasurement at fair 

 > a reduction of €1,662 million in revenue from the sale of 

value of the assets and liabilities attributable to the Group:

electricity to end users, of which €1,477 million on regu-

 > following the loss of control, as from January 1, 2014, of 

lated  markets  and  €185  million  on  free  markets,  essen-

SE Hydropower following changes in its governance ar-

tially associated with the decline in electricity demand;

rangements (€50 million);

 > a decrease of €807 million in revenue from electricity tra-

 > already held by Enel prior to the acquisition of full control 

ding, as volumes handled declined;

of Inversiones Gas Atacama (€29 million) and Buffalo Du-

 > a decrease of €470 million in revenue from the transport 

nes Wind Project (€3 million). 

of electricity, due essentially to a decline in revenue from 

In 2013, these gains regarded the Group’s residual holding 

the transport of electricity on the regulated market;

(49%) following the loss of control of Buffalo Dunes Wind 

 > an  increase  of  €237  million  in  revenue  from  transfers 

Project.

from  the  Electricity  Equalization  Fund  and  similar  bo-

dies, essentially reflecting changes in the regulatory fra-

Income  from  other  services,  sales  and  revenue  in  2014 

mework for companies operating in the non-peninsular 

amounted  to  €11,486  million  (€7,743  million  in  2013),  an 

market in Spain.

increase  of  €3,743  million  (+48.3%)  on  the  previous  year. 

The rise is essentially due to the following factors:

Revenue  from  gas  sold  and  transported  to  end  users 

 > an increase of €3,035 million in revenues from the sale of 

amounted to €4,087 million, down €365 million (-8.2%) on 

fuels for trading, including revenues for shipping services, 

the previous year. The contraction mainly reflects the decli-

essentially due to an increase in volumes handled against 

ne in revenue from the transport of gas to end users, prima-

a  reduction  in  generation  activities,  and  an  increase  of 

rily owing to a decrease in amounts transported.

€893 million in sales of environmental certificates, mainly 

Gains on the disposal of assets amounted to €292 million 

 > a decrease of €156 million in connection fees, together 

in 2014. They essentially regard:

with a reduction of €71 million in government grants to 

 > €123 million from the gain on the disposal of the stake in 

the  Argentine  distribution  company  Edesur  concerning 

LaGeo, a geothermal generation company in El Salvador;

the Mecanismo de Monitoreo de Costos.

green certificates and CO2 emissions allowances;

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Costs 

Millions of euro

Electricity purchases

Consumption of fuel for electricity generation

Fuel for trading and gas for sale to end users

Materials

Personnel

Services, leases and rentals

Other operating expenses

Capitalized costs

Total

2014

23,317

6,005

7,848

2,275

4,864

14,662

2,362

(1,524)

59,809

2013
restated 

Change

27,325

(4,008)

6,675

5,196

1,550

4,555

14,906

2,821

(1,434)

61,594

(670)

2,652

725

309

(244)

(459)

(90)

(1,785)

-14.7%

-10.0%

51.0%

46.8%

6.8%

-1.6%

-16.3%

-6.3%

-2.9%

Costs for electricity purchases amounted to €23,317 mil-

lowing the implementation of the measures provided for in 

lion  in  2014,  a  decrease  of  €4,008  million  (-14.7%).  The 

Article 4 of Law 92/2012 and the concomitant termination 

decline  essentially  reflects  the  impact  of  lower  purchases 

of  the  transition-to-retirement  plan.  Excluding  these  fac-

on  electricity  exchanges  (€3,105  million)  and  lower  costs 

tors,  personnel  costs  declined  by  €206  million,  essentially 

for electricity purchases on domestic and foreign markets 

owing to the contraction in the average workforce, which 

(€853 million), essentially connected with the general de-

was especially large in Italy (794 employees) as a result of 

crease in demand. 

the early retirement plans. 

Costs  for  the  consumption  of  fuel  for  electricity  gene-

The Enel Group’s workforce at December 31, 2014 numbe-

ration in 2014 amounted to €6,005 million, a decrease of 

red 68,961 (70,342 at December 31, 2013), of whom 52% 

€670 million compared with the previous year (-10.0%), es-

were employed abroad.

sentially attributable to the impact of the decline in volu-

The Group’s workforce decreased by 1,381 during the year, 

mes of electricity from thermal generation and the average 

reflecting  the  balance  between  new  hirings  and  termina-

purchase prices of the associated fuel. 

tions (a decrease of 1,404) and the change in the scope of 

Costs for the purchase of fuel for trading and gas for sale 

an additional 50% of Inversiones Gas Atacama (a gain of 163 

to end users came to €7,848 million, an increase of €2,652 

employees), the disposal of Enel Green Power France (a de-

million (51.0%) on 2013. The rise reflects an increase in in-

crease of 48 employees), the change in the method of con-

termediation  in  commodity  markets,  as  discussed  under 

solidating SE Hydropower from full line-by-line to proportio-

consolidation,  essentially  attributable  to  the  acquisition  of 

revenue.

nate following the loss of control as a result of the changes in 

governance arrangements (a decrease of 51 employees) and 

Costs for materials amounted to €2,275 million in 2014, an 

other minor disposals (a decrease of 41 employees). 

increase of €725 million on 2013, mainly due to changes in 

The  change  compared  with  December  31,  2013  breaks 

inventories of CO2 emissions allowances and environmental 
certificates.

down as follows.

Personnel costs in 2014 amounted to €4,864 million, an incre-

Change in scope of consolidation

Balance at December 31, 2013 restated 

ase of €309 million (+6.8%) compared with the previous year. 

More specifically, the rise mainly reflects the voluntary early 

retirement  plan  introduced  in  Spain  in  2014,  which  invol-

ved the recognition of a charge of €345 million, as well as 

Hirings 

Terminations

Balance at December 31, 2014 (1)

the net benefit (€170 million) recognized in Italy in 2013 fol-

2013).

27

(1)  Includes  4,430  in  units  classified  as “held  for  sale”  (37  at  December  31, 

70,342

23

4,821

(6,225)

68,961

 
 
 
 
Costs for services, leases and rentals in 2014 amounted 

plant in Slovakia in the amount of €103 million;

to  €14,662  million,  a  decrease  of  €244  million  (-1.6%)  on 

 > an increase of €698 million in impairment of intangible 

2013. The change is essentially related to the decrease in 

assets  (mainly  attributable  to  the  impairment  of  water 

electricity  transport  costs  (€294  million),  related  to  the 

use rights for a number of rivers in the Aysén region of 

decline in consumption in the main markets in which the 

Chile);

Group operates. Another factor was the decrease in ope-

 > a  decrease  of  €551  million  in  impairment  of  goodwill. 

rating costs of electrical systems (€265 million), including 

More specifically, writedowns in 2014 regarded the Enel 

fees  for  transport  capacity  use  rights  in  respect  of  the 

Russia and Enel Green Power Hellas CGUs totaling €194 

Energy Markets Operator (GME). These effects were partly 

million; in 2013, the item included the partial impairment 

offset by an increase in costs for leases and rentals, which 

of  goodwill  on  the  Enel  Russia  CGU  in  the  amount  of 

among other factors includes the effects of the changes in 

€744 million;

water use fees in Spain introduced with Law 15/2012.

 > an increase of €135 million in impairment losses on trade 

receivables. 

Other operating expenses in 2014 amounted to €2,362 

These factors were only partly offset by a decrease of €122 

million,  a  decrease  of  €459  million  on  the  previous  year 

million in depreciation, due in part to the extension in 2013 

(-16.3%). More specifically, the decline mainly reflects the 

of the useful life of nuclear plants in Spain.

impact  of  the  recognition  in  2013  of  taxes  on  conventio-

nal generation introduced in Spain with Law 15/2012 and 

Operating income for 2014 amounted to €3,087 million, 

a  reduction  in  costs  for  charges  for  emissions.  These  fac-

a decrease of €6,653 million compared with the previous 

tors  were  partly  offset  by  an  increase  in  costs  associated 

year (-68.3%).

with the reintroduction of the Bono Social in Spain totaling 

€204 million.

Net  financial  expense  in  2014  amounted  to  €3,130  mil-

lion,  an  increase  of  €326  million  compared  with  the  pre-

Capitalized  costs  amounted  to  €1,524  million  in  2014 

vious year (€2,804 million), mainly accounted for by:

(€1,434 million in 2013), with the increase mainly reflecting 

 > an increase of €221 million in interest expense on net fi-

the rise in investments.

nancial debt;

 > an increase of €1,616 million in net income from deriva-

Net income/(expense) from commodity contracts me-

tives, which more than offset the rise of €1,551 million in 

asured at fair value showed net charges of €225 million 

net exchange rate losses;

in 2014 (€378 million the previous year). More specifically, 

 > a reduction of €78 million in net income from equity in-

the net charges for 2014 reflect €43 million in net realized 

vestments, essentially reflecting the recognition in 2013 

income for the period (€264 million of net charges in 2013) 

of the gain on the disposal of Medgaz (€64 million);

and net charges from the fair value measurement of deri-

 > a writedown of financial assets (€92 million) in respect of 

vatives positions open at the end of the year in the amount 

service concessions following a rate review for the Brazi-

of €268 million (€114 million in 2013). 

lian companies Ampla and Coelce in 2014;

 > the  impact  of  a  writeback  of  €66  million  in  2013  in  re-

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses to-

spect of the receivable due from the Slovakian National 

taled €12,670 million, an increase of €5,719 million (82.3%). 

Nuclear  Fund,  the  effect  of  which  was  entirely  offset 

The rise largely reflects the net impact of:  

by the income of the same amount recognized in 2014 

 > an increase of €2,878 million in impairment of Slovenské 

following  the  renegotiation  of  a  finance  lease  for  the 

elektrárne, classified under assets held for sale, following 

Gabčíkovo  hydroelectric  plant,  which  brought  forward 

their  measurement  at  estimated  realizable  value  as  de-

the expiry of the contract to 2015, from its original expi-

termined on the basis of bids received;

ration date of 2036;

 > an increase of €2,727 million in impairment of property, 

 > a  reduction  of  €78  million  in  charges  for  the  with-re-

plant and equipment, essentially comprising conventio-

course assignment of trade receivables;

nal  generation  plants  in  Italy  in  the  amount  of  €2,096 

 > an increase of €36 million in expense for the accretion of 

million in 2014, thermal plants in Russia, with impairment 

provisions.

losses  of  €205  million,  and  the  Gabčíkovo  hydroelectric 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONS  
The share of income/(losses) of equity investments ac-

€850  million  (a  liability  of  €2,373  million  in  2013).  More 

counted  for  using  the  equity  method  showed  net  los-

specifically, the difference in the tax burden for 2014 (com-

ses of €35 million in 2014, a deterioration of €252 million 

pared  with  an  effective  rate  of  33.2%  in  2013)  reflected 

compared with the previous year. The decline included the 

the grant of a tax credit of €1,392 million in respect of the 

impairment  losses  on  the  investment  in  Centrales  Hidro-

distribution of dividends by Endesa in the 4th Quarter, as 

eléctricas de Aysén amounting to €88 million (as a result of 

well  as  the  tax  effect  of  impairment  losses.  In  addition, 

the  uncertainty  concerning  permits  for  the  development 

the  tax  burden  in  2014  reflected  the  net  benefit  of  €138 

of a hydroelectric plant in Chile) and in the Greek compa-

million from changes in tax rates in Spain, Chile, Colombia, 

nies of the Renewable Energy Division (“Elica 2”) in the to-

Peru and Italy. The change in the latter case was associated 

tal amount of €89 million.  

with the court ruling that the Robin Hood Tax was uncon-

stitutional, closing a long-running administrative dispute.

Income taxes for 2014 showed a net creditor position of 

Analysis of the Group’s financial position

Millions of euro

Net non-current assets:

- property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

- goodwill

- equity investments accounted for using the equity method

- other net non-current assets/(liabilities)

Total net non-current assets

Net current assets:

- trade receivables 

- inventories

- net receivables due from the Electricity Equalization Fund and similar bodies

- other net current assets/(liabilities)

- trade payables

Total net current assets

Gross capital employed

Sundry provisions:

- post-employment and other employee benefits

- provisions for risks and charges and net deferred taxes

Total provisions

Net assets held for sale

Net capital employed

Total shareholders’ equity

Net financial debt

at Dec. 31, 
2014

at Dec. 31, 2013
restated

Change

89,844

14,027

872

(741)

104,002

12,022

3,334

(2,994)

(4,827)

(13,419)

(5,884)

98,118

(3,687)

(7,391)

(11,078)

1,488

88,528

51,145

37,383

98,499

14,967

1,372

(1,209)

(8,655)

(940)

(500)

468

113,629

(9,627)

11,378

3,555

(2,567)

(5,058)

(12,363)

(5,055)

644

(221)

(427)

231

(1,056)

(829)

108,574

(10,456)

(3,677)

(12,580)

(16,257)

221

92,538

52,832

39,706

(10)

5,189

5,179

1,267

(4,010)

(1,687)

(2,323)

-8.8%

-6.3%

-36.4%

-38.7%

-8.5%

5.7%

-6.2%

-16.6%

-4.6%

8.5%

-16.4%

-9.6%

0.3%

-41.2%

31.9%

-

-4.3%

-3.2%

-5.9%

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (inclu-

Aysén  region  of  Chile),  and  exchange  rate  losses  of  €917 

ding  investment  property)  came  to  €89,844  million  at  De-

million. These factors were partly offset by capital expendi-

cember 31, 2014, a decrease of €8,655 million. The decrea-

ture of €6,701 million for the year.

se is essentially attributable to the reclassification to assets 

held for sale, notably those of Slovenské elektrárne (€5,966 

Goodwill amounted to €14,027 million, a decrease of €940 

million), depreciation, amortization  and impairment losses 

million  compared  with  December  31,  2013.  The  change  is 

for the year (€8,835 million, of which €2,108 million in re-

essentially due to the impairment loss recognized following 

spect  of  the  impairment  recognized  on  conventional  ge-

the  impairment  testing  of  the  Enel  Russia  CGU  (€160  mil-

neration  plants  in  Italy  and  €589  million  in  respect  of  the 

lion)  and  the  reclassification  of  the  goodwill  of  Slovenské 

impairment of water use rights for a number of rivers in the 

elektrárne (€697 million), which was then written down fol-

29

 
 
 
 
lowing an assessment of its estimated realizable value. The-

 > an  increase  in  net  receivables  due  from  the  Electricity 

se factors were compounded by the impact of the apprecia-

Equalization Fund and similar bodies of €427 million, the 

tion of the euro against other currencies (about €52 million) 

consequence of the application of equalization mechani-

and the decrease in goodwill from the disposal of entities, in 

sms to electricity purchases;

particular Enel Green Power France, more than offset by the 

 > an  increase  in  other  net  current  assets  less  related  liabi-

goodwill  recognized  in  the  acquisitions  of  Inversiones  Gas 

lities of €231 million. The change is the result of the fol-

Atacama and Buffalo Dunes Wind Project.

lowing developments:

 - a decrease of €74 million in  other receivables, mainly 

Equity  investments  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method 

due to a reduction in receivables in respect of derivati-

amounted to €872 million, a decrease of €500 million com-

ves on commodities; 

pared  with  December  31,  2013.  The  decline  reflected  the 

 - a decrease in net income tax receivables of €170 mil-

acquisition  of  control  of  Inversiones  Gas  Atacama,  Buffalo 

lion, mainly due to a decline in payments on account in 

Dunes  Wind  Project  and  Enel  Green  Power  Solar  Energy, 

2014 by Enel SpA;.

which had previously been recognized under this item but 

 - a decline of €224 million in other current liabilities as 

are now consolidated on a line-by-line basis, as well as the 

a result of the increase in liabilities for dividends to be 

disposal  of  shareholdings  in  the  Spanish  company  Tirme 

paid  to  non-controlling  shareholders,  partly  in  reflec-

and  the  Salvadoran  company  LaGeo.  In  addition,  the  item 

tion of the dilution of the holding in Endesa;

was also impacted by the impairment of the investments in 

 - an increase in net current financial assets of €251 mil-

Centrales  Hidroeléctricas  de  Aysén  and  the  companies  ac-

lion, essentially due to the rise in the fair value of com-

counted  for  at  equity  held  in  Greece  (“Elica  2”)  for  a  total 

modity  derivatives,  partly  offset  by  developments  in 

of  €177  million.  The  decreases  engendered  by  these  non-

the fair value of derivatives on exchange rates;

recurring  operations  were  partly  offset  by  the  net  income 

 > an increase in trade payables of €1,056 million.

attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company ear-

ned by the companies.

Sundry provisions amounted to €11,078 million, an incre-

ase of €5,179 million compared with the previous year. The 

Other  net  non-current  liabilities  at  December  31,  2014 

rise essentially reflects the following factors:

amounted to €741 million, a decrease of €468 million com-

 > a  decrease  of  €2,733  million  in  provisions  for  risks  and 

pared with December 31, 2013 (net liabilities of €1,209 mil-

charges. The decline is mainly attributable to the reclas-

lion).

sification  to  liabilities  held  for  sale  of  the  nuclear  de-

The change is mainly attributable to the following factors:

commissioning  provision  for  the  Slovakian  plants,  the 

 > an increase of €667 million in net assets in respect of cash 

decrease in the provision for litigation as a result of the 

flow hedge derivatives on exchange rates, only partly of-

settlement  agreement  to  resolve  the  dispute  between 

fset by a decrease in the net fair value of the analogous 

Enel Distribuzione and A2A, and the use of the early re-

interest rate hedges;

tirement incentive provisions in Italy and in Spain; in the 

 > a decrease in net deferred income (€36 million) and the 

latter case, the use was partly offset by the new voluntary 

value of other equity investments (€72 million), including 

early retirement plan;

the remeasurement to fair value of the investment in Ba-

 > a decrease of €2,456 million in net deferred tax liabilities, 

yan Resources. 

mainly  due  to  the  recognition  of  deferred  tax  assets  by 

Enel  Iberoamérica  (formerly  Enel  Energy  Europe)  on  di-

Net current assets came to a negative €5,884 million at De-

vidends received in non-recurring operations carried out 

cember 31, 2014, up €829 million compared with December 

in the last Quarter of 2014 in the amount of €1,392 mil-

31, 2013. The change is attributable to the following factors:

lion. Other factors were the net impact of the reclassifi-

 > an  increase  in  trade  receivables  of  €644  million,  mainly 

cation of deferred tax assets and liabilities of the compa-

due to a rise in receivables as a result of the increase in 

nies classified as held for sale and changes in tax rates in 

sales of fuels, especially gas; 

Spain, Chile and Colombia in 2014, as well as the impact 

 > a decrease in inventories of €221 million, largely due to 

of the elimination of the Robin Hood Tax in Italy.

a contraction of about €202 million in stocks of nuclear 

fuel;

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Net assets held for sale amounted to €1,488 million at De-

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONS 
cember 31, 2014 (€221 million at December 31, 2013). They 

Net capital employed at December 31, 2014 amounted to 

include the net assets of Slovenské elektrárne, SE Hydropo-

€88,528 million and was funded by shareholders’ equity attri-

wer  and  other  minor  companies  that  in  view  of  the  deci-

butable to the shareholders of the Parent Company and non-

sions taken by management meet the requirements of IFRS 

controlling  interests  in  the  amount  of  €51,145  million  and 

5 for classification as assets held for sale. 

net financial debt of €37,383 million. At December 31, 2014, 

the debt/equity ratio was 0.73 (0.75 at December 31, 2013).

Analysis of the Group financial structure
Net financial debt

Net financial debt and changes in the period are detailed in the table below.

Millions of euro

Long-term debt:

- bank borrowings

- bonds 

- other borrowings

Long-term debt

Long-term financial receivables and securities

Net long-term debt

Short-term debt:

Bank borrowings:

- short-term portion of long-term bank borrowings

- other short-term bank borrowings 

Short-term bank borrowings

Bonds (short-term portion)

Other borrowings (short-term portion)

Commercial paper

Cash collateral and other financing on derivatives

Other short-term financial payables

Other short-term debt

Long-term financial receivables (short-term portion)

Factoring receivables

Financial receivables and cash collateral

Other short-term financial receivables 

Cash and cash equivalents with banks and short term securities

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term financial receivables

Net short-term debt

NET FINANCIAL DEBT

Net financial debt of “Assets held for sale”

at Dec. 31, 
2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

7,022

39,749

1,884

48,655

(2,701)

45,954

824

30

854

4,056

245

2,599

457

166

7,523

(1,566)

(177)

(1,654)

(323)

(13,228)

(16,948)

(8,571)

37,383

620

7,873

41,483

1,549

50,905

(4,965)

45,940

1,750

118

1,868

2,648

260

2,202

119

45

5,274

(2,976)

(263)

(1,720)

(527)

(7,890)

(13,376)

(6,234)

39,706

(10)

(851)

(1,734)

335

(2,250)

2,264

14

(926)

(88)

(1,014)

1,408

(15)

397

338

121

2,249

1,410

86

66

204

(5,338)

(3,572)

(2,337)

(2,323)

630

-10.8%

-4.2%

21.6%

-4.4%

-45.6%

-

-52.9%

-74.6%

-54.3%

53.2%

-5.8%

18.0%

- 

- 

42.6%

47.4%

32.7%

3.8%

38.7%

-67.7%

-26.7%

37.5%

-5.9%

- 

Net  financial  debt  amounted  to  €37,383  million  at  De-

More  specifically,  long-term  bank  borrowings  amounted  to 

cember 31, 2014, a decrease of €2,323 million compared 

€7,022 million, a decline of €851 million, primarily reflecting: 

with December 31, 2013. In particular, the increase of €14 

 > the  reclassification  of  borrowings  held  by  Slovenské 

million in net long-term debt was partly offset by a decre-

elektrárne at the end of 2014 to “assets held for sale” in 

ase of €2,337 million in net short-term debt.

the amount of €1,557 million; 

31

 
 > the repayment of credit facilities in the amount of €450 

compared  with  the  end  of  2013,  the  result  of  a  decrease  in 

million by Slovenské elektrárne;  

short-term bank borrowings amounting to €1,014 million (es-

 > the repayment of EIB loans by Enel Distribuzione in the 

sentially due to a decrease in the short-term portion of credit 

amount of €266 million; 

facilities and bank borrowings in the amount of about €926 

 > the repayment of €880 million by Endesa;

million), a decrease of €3,572 million in cash and cash equiva-

 > repayments by Enersis in the total amount of €221 million. 

lents and short-term financial receivables and an increase in 

These developments were partly offset by drawings on lines 

other short-term debt of €2,249 million.

of financing by Enersis in the amount of €105 million, EIB lo-

Commercial  paper  includes  issues  by  Enel  Finance  Interna-

ans to Enel Green Power International in the amount of €150 

tional,  Endesa  Latinoamérica,  and  Endesa  Capital  in  the  to-

million and bank borrowings in the amount of €153 million, 

tal  amount  of  €2,599  million.  Finally,  cash  collateral  paid  to 

EIB loans to Enel Produzione in the amount of €150 million, 

counterparties in over-the-counter derivatives transactions on 

to Enel Green Power Chile in the amount of €103 million, to 

interest rates, exchange rates and commodities totaled €1,654 

Enel Green Power Brasil in the amount of €217 million, to Slo-

million, while cash collateral received from such counterpar-

venské elektrárne in the amount of €855 million and to Enel 

ties amounted to €457 million.

Green Power México in the amount of €77 million. 

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term financial receivables 

amounted  to  €16,948  million,  an  increase  of  €3,572  million 

Bonds  amounted  to  €39,749  million,  a  decrease  of  €1,734 

compared with the end of 2013, mainly reflecting an increa-

million on the end of 2013, mainly reflecting the repayment 

se in liquidity held with banks and short-term securities in the 

of a €1,000 million bond issued by Enel SpA in 2007, the re-

amount of €5,338 million and a decrease in the current por-

payment of a $1,250 million bond issued by Enel Finance In-

tion of long-term financial receivables in the amount of €1,410 

ternational, repayments of bonds issued by Enel Finance Inter-

million, which is discussed in greater detail in note 27.1.

national in the amount of €762 million and new issues carried 

out in 2014, including the issue of hybrid financial instruments 

Among  major  transactions  in  2014,  on  April  24,  2014,  Enel 

by Enel SpA (€1,000 million fixed-rate 5%, maturing on Janua-

SpA  renegotiated  a  bilateral  revolving  credit  facility  in  the 

ry 15, 2075 with a call option at January 15, 2020 and £500 

overall amount of €550 million, falling due in 2016, replacing 

million fixed-rate 6.625%, maturing on September 15, 2076, 

the credit facility obtained on July 18, 2013, falling due in July 

with a call option at September 15, 2021).

2015, in the amount of €400 million.

These effects were partly offset by the reclassification to short 

term of the current portion of a bond issued by Enel Finan-

In addition, as part of the optimization of finance operations 

ce International in 2011 in the amount of €1,195 million and 

and  the  active  management  of  maturities  and  the  cost  of 

bonds issued by Endesa in the amount of €480 million.

funds, on October 28, 2014 Enel Finance International repur-

chased its own bonds, secured by Enel, in the total amount of 

Net  short-term  debt  showed  a  creditor  position  of  €8,571 

about €762 million. 

million  at  December  31,  2014,  a  decrease  of  €2,337  million 

Cash flows

Millions of euro

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period (1)

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (2)

2014

7,900

10,058

(6,137)

1,536

(102)

13,255

2013 restated

9,768

7,254

(4,103)

(4,598)

(421)

7,900

Change

(1,868)

2,804

(2,034)

6,134

319

5,355

(1)  Of which cash and cash equivalents equal to €7,873 million at January 1, 2014 (€9,726 million at January 1, 2013), short-term securities equal to €17 million 
at January 1, 2014 (€42 million at January 1, 2013) and cash and cash equivalents pertaining to assets held for sale in the amount of €10 million at January 
1, 2014 (none at January 1, 2013).

(2)  Of which cash and cash equivalents equal to €13,088 million at December 31, 2014 (€7,873 million at December 31, 2013), short-term securities equal to 
€140 million at December 31, 2014 (€17 million at December 31, 2013) and cash and cash equivalents pertaining to assets held for sale equal to €27 million 
at December 31, 2014 (€10 million at December 31, 2013).

32

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSCash flows from operating activities in 2014 amounted to 

 > the  acquisition  of  an  additional  39%  (€321  million)  of 

€10,058 million, an increase of €2,804 million on the pre-

Generandes Perú (already controlled through a stake of 

vious year, reflecting the decreased use of cash connected 

61%),  a  company  which  holds  a  controlling  interest  of 

with  the  change  in  net  current  assets,  which  was  only 

54.20% of Edegel;

partly offset by the decline in operating income.

 > the  acquisition  of  non-controlling  interests  of  4.81% 

(€659 million including transaction costs) of Enersis, fol-

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting activities absorbed 

lowing  the  disposal  by  Endesa  to  Enel  Energy  Europe 

funds  in  the  amount  of  €6,137  million  compared  with 

(now Enel Iberoamérica) of 100% of Endesa Latinoméri-

€4,103 million in 2013. More specifically: 

ca (now Enel Latinoamérica) and 20.3% of Enersis; 

 > investments  in  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  in 

 > the  disposal  of  21.92%  of  Endesa  in  a  public  offering 

intangible  assets  amounted  to  €6,701  million,  up  €781 

(€3,087 million net of transaction costs).

million on the previous year, mainly due to the increase in 

expenditure by the Renewable Energy Division;

Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  in  the  amount  of 

 > investments in entities or business units, net of cash and 

€10,058  million  and  cash  flows  from  financing  activities 

cash equivalents acquired, amounted to €73 million, and 

totaling €1,536 million more than covered the cash requi-

regarded  business  combinations  involving  the  acquisi-

rements of investing activities in the amount of €6,137 mil-

tion of control of a number of companies. These included 

lion. The difference is reflected in the increase in cash and 

the acquisition of an additional 50% of Inversiones Gas 

cash equivalents, which at December 31, 2014 amounted 

Atacama, the acquisition of an additional 26% of Buffa-

to  €13,255  million,  compared  with  €7,900  million  at  the 

lo Dunes Wind Project (following which Enel’s stake rose 

end of 2013. The change also reflects exchange rate losses 

to 75%), the acquisition of 100% of Aurora Distributed 

of €102 million.

Solar,  and  the  acquisition  of  an  additional  50%  of  Enel 

Green Power Solar Energy;

 > disposals  of  entities  or  business  units,  net  of  cash  and 

cash equivalents sold, amounted to €312 million and re-

gard the disposal of 100% of Enel Green Power France, 

the collection of the price adjustment on the disposal in 

2013 of Artic Russia, the disposal of Construcciones y Pro-

yectos Los Maitenes, and the disposal of smaller compa-

nies of the Renewable Energy Division;

 > liquidity  generated  by  other  investing/disinvesting  acti-

vities amounted to €325 million, comprising the disposal 

of 36.2% of LaGeo, the disposal of the investment in Tir-

me, the acquisition of 100% and subsequent disposal of 

50% of Osage Wind, and other ordinary disinvestments 

during the period. 

Cash  flows  from  financing  activities  generated  cash  in 

the  amount  of  €1,536  million,  compared  with  cash  ab-

sorption  of  €4,598  million  in  2013.  More  specifically,  the 

positive  impact  of  new  issues  of  hybrid  instruments  and 

net proceeds from disposals/acquisitions of non-control-

ling interests was only partly offset by cash requirements 

associated with the payment of dividends to the Group’s 

non-controlling  shareholders.  More  specifically,  transac-

tions in non-controlling interests regarded:

 > the acquisition of an additional 15.18% of Coelce (€180 

million) in Brazil;

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Average number of electricity customers

Average number of gas customers

Free 

market

5,473,322

4,769,204

3,470,692

3,245,996

2014

2013

restated

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

2014

2013

restated

Revenue

15,226

Gross operating margin

1,081

Capital 

expenditure

111

Results by business area

The representation of performance by business area presen-

vely as from January 1, 2014 prompted the restatement, for 

ted here is based on the approach used by management in 

comparative purposes only, of the performance figures for 

monitoring Group performance for the two periods under 

2013  of  the  Divisions  and  business  areas  of  the  Group.  In 

review,  taking  account  of  the  operational  model  adopted 

addition, those changes led to appropriate adjustments of 

by  the  Group  as  described  above.  As  discussed  in  the  sec-

the operational data for those Divisions and business areas, 

tion “Summary of results”, amendments of a number of the 

where affected, for 2013.

IFRS-EU  adopted  by  the  Group  and  applicable  retrospecti-

Segment information for 2014 and 2013

Results for 2014 (1)

Millions of euro

Revenues from third parties

Revenues from transactions with 
other segments

Total revenue

Net income/(expense) from 
commodity contracts measured at 
fair value 

Gross operating margin

Depreciation, amortization and 
impairment losses

Operating income

Capital expenditure

Sales

15,116

110

15,226

(34)

1,081

626

455

111

GEM 

18,908

3,698

22,606

(146)

1,163

2,702

(1,539)

285

Infra. & 
Networks

Iberia & Latin 
America

3,618

30,412

3,748

7,366

135

30,547

3,979

1,036

2,943

996

(115)

6,294

3,505

2,789

2,602

Int’l

4,920

358

5,278

(5)

1,204

3,886

(2,682)

936

Other, 
eliminations 
and 
adjustments 

Renewable 
Energy

Total

2,662

155

75,791

259

2,921

(8,308)

-

(8,153)

75,791

76

1,938

814

1,124

1,658

(1)

98

(225)

15,757

101

12,670

(3)

113

3,087

6,701

(1)  Segment revenues include both revenues from third parties and revenue flows between the segments. An analogous approach was taken for other income 

and costs for the period.

Results for 2013 restated (1) (2)

Millions of euro

Revenues from third parties

Revenues from transactions with 
other segments

Total revenue

Net income/(expense) from 
commodity contracts measured at 
fair value 

Gross operating margin

Depreciation, amortization and 
impairment losses

Operating income

Capital expenditure

Sales

16,704

217

16,921

(82)

866

504

362

99

GEM 

18,758

4,040

22,798

(165)

1,084

591

493

313

Infra. & 
Networks

Iberia & Latin 
America

3,669

30,563

4,029

7,698

-

4,008

980

3,028

1,046

111

30,674

(148)

6,638

2,871

3,767

2,160

Other, 
eliminations 
and 
adjustments 

Renewable 
Energy

Total

2,281

1,026

78,663

488

2,769

(9,519)

-

(8,493)

78,663

21

1,780

-

(378)

1,022

16,691

575

1,205

1,294 (3)

114

908

84

6,951

9,740

5,920

Int’l

5,662

634

6,296

(4)

1,293

1,316

(23)

924

(1)  Segment revenues include both revenues from third parties and revenue flows between the segments. An analogous approach was taken for other income 

and costs for the period.

(2)  The figures have been restated as a result of the change, with retrospective effect, in accounting treatment with IFRS 11. 
(3)  Does not include €1 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.

34

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSRegulated market21,734,57523,050,6771 Sales

Average number of electricity customers

Average number of gas customers

Free 
market

5,473,322

4,769,204

3,470,692

3,245,996

2014

2013
restated

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

2014

2013
restated

Revenue
15,226

Gross operating margin
1,081

Capital 
expenditure
111

Operations 

Electricity sales

Millions of kWh

Free market:

- mass-market customers 

- business customers (1)

- safeguard market customers

Total free market

Regulated market:

- enhanced protection market customers 

TOTAL

2014

2013 restated

Change

25,148

10,742

1,479

37,369

49,734

87,103

25,913

9,265

1,721

36,899

54,827

91,726

(765)

1,477

(242)

470

(5,093)

(4,623)

(1)  Large customers and energy-intensive users (annual consumption greater than 1 GWh).

-3.0%

15.9%

-14.1%

1.3%

-9.3%

-5.0%

35

Regulated market21,734,57523,050,677Average number of customers 

Free market:

- mass-market customers 

- business customers (1)

- safeguard market customers

Total free market

Regulated market:

2014

2013 restated

Change

5,387,579

4,693,080

694,499

51,215

34,528

38,566

37,558

12,649

(3,030)

5,473,322

4,769,204

704,118

- enhanced protection market customers 

21,734,575

23,050,677

(1,316,102)

TOTAL

27,207,897

27,819,881

(611,984)

(1)  Large customers and energy-intensive users (annual consumption greater than 1 GWh).

14.8%

32.8%

-8.1%

14.8%

-5.7%

-2.2%

Electricity  sold  in  2014  amounted  to  87,103  million  kWh, 

from  the  regulated  system  to  the  free  market,  was  only 

down 4,623 million kWh compared with the previous year. 

partly offset by an increase in volumes delivered to business 

More specifically, the decline in sales on the regulated mar-

customers. 

ket,  essentially  reflecting  the  ongoing  shift  of  customers 

Gas sales and customers 

Gas sales (millions of m3)

- mass-market customers (1)

- business customers 

Total sales

2014

2013 restated

Change

2,937

559

3,496

3,394

707

4,101

(457)

(148)

(605)

Average number of customers 

3,470,692

3,245,996

224,696

(1)  Includes residential customers and microbusinesses.

-13.5%

-20.9%

-14.8%

6.9%

Gas sold in 2014 amounted to 3,496 million cubic meters, 

with the previous year, affecting all categories of customer 

a decrease of 605 million cubic meters (-14.8%) compared 

and mainly reflecting the adverse economic climate in Italy.

Performance

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure

2014

2013 restated

Change

15,226

1,081

455

111

16,921

(1,695)

-10.0%

866

362

99

215

93

12

24.8%

25.7%

12.1%

Revenue in 2014 amounted to €15,226 million, a decrease 

ted  electricity  market,  mainly  associated  with  the  de-

of €1,695 million compared with 2013 (-10.0%), reflecting 

cline  in  quantities  sold  (-5.1  TWh)  and  the  reduction  in 

the following main factors:

revenues from the rate component covering generation 

 > a  decrease  of  €1,055  million  in  revenue  on  the  regula-

costs. These factors were only partly offset by an increase 

36

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSin revenue recognized for sales services and the positive 

 > an increase of €239 million in the margin on the free mar-

impact of €109 million from prior-year items, essentially 

ket  for  electricity  and  gas,  due  mainly  to  the  rise  in  the 

associated with equalization payments for purchases the 

unit margins on both commodities, partly offset by gre-

previous year;

ater costs essentially linked to customer acquisition and 

 > a  decrease  of  €359  million  in  revenue  from  the  sale  of 

management;

natural gas to end users, essentially connected with the 

 > a  decrease  of  €24  million  in  the  margin  on  the  regula-

decline  in  volumes  sold,  especially  in  the  mass-market 

ted electricity market, largely due to a decline in services 

segment;

rendered to the companies of the Infrastructure and Net-

 > a decrease of €293 million in revenue on the free electri-

works Division. This factor was only partly offset by an in-

city market, largely as a result of the decline in average 

crease of €39 million in the margin on electricity, despite 

sales prices charged to the various customer segments, as 

the decline in quantities sold, and a reduction in certain 

well as the recognition of prior-year charges as a result of 

operating expenses.

the adjustment of volumes notified to the national grid 

operator. These factors were only partly offset by a rise in 

Operating  income  in  2014,  after  depreciation,  amortiza-

volumes sold (+0.5 TWh). 

tion and impairment losses of €626 million (€504 million in 

2013), came to €455 million, an increase of €93 million com-

The  gross  operating  margin  in  2014  totaled  €1,081  mil-

pared with 2013, mainly reflecting the developments in the 

lion,  an  increase  of  €215  million  compared  with  2013 

gross operating margin and an increase of €111 million in 

(+24.8%). More specifically, the rise reflects: 

impairment losses on trade receivables. 

Capital expenditure

Capital expenditure amounted to €111 million, broadly in line with 2013 (€99 million). 

37

2 Generation and Energy Management

Net efficient generation capacity (MW)

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

33,690

36,220

Thermal 
      22,463

Thermal 
    24,629

Revenue
22,606

Gross operating 
margin
1,163

Hydroelectric 
11,186

Hydroelectric 
11,550

Alternative 
energy resources
41

Alternative 
energy resources
41

2014

2013
restated

Capital expenditure
285

Operations

Net electricity generation

Millions of kWh

Thermal 

Hydroelectric

Other resources

Total net generation

- of which Italy

- of which Belgium

2014

2013 restated

Change

42,528

15,861

8

58,397

57,707

690

42,728

16,612

9

59,349

57,976

1,373

(200)

(751)

(1)

(952)

(269)

(683)

-0.5%

-4.5%

-11.1%

-1.6%

-0.5%

-49.7%

In  2014,  net  electricity  generation  by  the  Generation  and 

The  impact  of  this  change  was  only  partially  offset  by  the 

Energy  Management  business  area  amounted  to  58,397 

rise  in  hydroelectric  output  (+700  million  kWh)  connected 

million kWh, a decrease of 1.6% compared with 2013. The 

with the improved water conditions in the period.

decrease  in  hydroelectric  output  (-751  million  kWh)  is  lar-

Thermal  generation  in  Italy  increased  by  483  million  kWh, 

gely due to the change in the scope of consolidation of SE 

thanks  to  the  good  performance  of  coal-fired  plants.  Bel-

Hydropower  (-1,451  million  kWh)  following  the  changes 

gium  registered  a  decline  in  the  output  of  the  Marcinelle 

in  governance  arrangements  at  that  company,  which  led 

Energie  plant  (-683  million  kWh),  which  until  the  end  of 

to  the  loss  of  control  and  a  change  in  the  method  of  ac-

2014 was operated through a tolling agreement, reflecting 

counting for the entity from full consolidation to proportio-

the unfavorable conditions in the northern European mar-

nate consolidation, as it now qualifies as a joint operation. 

ket.

38

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSContribution to gross thermal generation 

Millions of kWh

High-sulfur fuel oil (S>0.25%)

Low-sulfur fuel oil (S<0.25%)

Total fuel oil

Natural gas

Coal

Other fuels

TOTAL

2014

2013 restated

Change

475

24

499

7,761

37,146

498

1.0%

0.1%

1.1%

16.9%

80.9%

1.1%

426

165

591

9,616

35,106

696

0.9%

0.4%

1.3%

20.9%

76.3%

1.5%

45,904

100.0%

46,009

100.0%

49

(141)

(92)

(1,855)

2,040

(198)

(105)

11.5%

-85.5%

-15.6%

-19.3%

5.8%

-28.4%

-0.2%

Gross thermal generation in 2014 totaled 45,904 million kWh, 

in the competitiveness of conventional thermal generation in 

a decline of 105 million kWh (-0.2%) compared with 2013. The 

the  Italian  fuel  mix,  in  an  environment  of  falling  demand  for 

decrease was experienced by all the major fuel types, with the 

electricity as a result of the recession in Italy.

exception of coal. It was essentially connected with the decline 

Net efficient generation capacity

MW

Thermal plants (1)

Hydroelectric plants

Alternative energy resources 

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change

22,463

11,186

41

33,690

24,629

11,550

41

(2,166)

(364)

-8.8%

-3.2%

-

- 

36,220

(2,530)

-7.0%

(1)  Of which 5,460 MW unavailable due to long-term technical issues (3,631 MW at December 31, 2013). 

Net efficient capacity in 2014 totaled 33,690 MW, a reduc-

the Ministries for the Environment and for Economic Deve-

tion of 2,530 MW on the previous year. 

lopment  to  shut  down  generation  assets  pursuant  to  the 

The  increase  in  unavailability  due  to  long-term  technical 

provisions of Law 290 of October 27, 2003.

issues  is  mainly  connected  with  additional  requests  from 

Performance

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure

2014

22,606

1,163

(1,539)

285

2013 restated

Change

22,798

1,084

493

313

(192)

79

(2,032)

(28)

-0.8%

7.3%

- 

-8.9%

Revenue in 2014 amounted to €22,606 million, a decrease 

les  on  the  Power  Exchange  (€3,713  million),  associated 

of €192 million (-0.8%) compared with 2013. The decline is 

with  the  decline  in  output  in  a  market  with  lower  ave-

mainly attributable to the following factors:

rage sales prices, was only partly offset by an increase in 

 > a  decrease  of  €2,685  million  in  revenue  from  electricity 

revenue from electricity sales to other domestic resellers 

sales. More specifically, the reduction in revenue from sa-

(€904  million),  as  well  as  an  increase  in  revenue  from 

39

 
 
 
electricity  sales  to  other  Group  companies,  notably  the 

 > an  increase  of  €170  million  in  the  margin  on  sales  and 

Italian  companies  operating  in  end-user  markets  (€149 

trading of natural gas and other commodities;

million);

 > the above-mentioned gain of €50 million from the reme-

 > a  decrease  of  €811  million  in  revenue  from  trading  on 

asurement at fair value of the assets and liabilities of SE 

international  electricity  markets,  essentially  due  to  the 

Hydropower, partly offset by a decline in the margin as a 

reduction in quantities handled (-4.3 TWh);

result of the change in the scope of consolidation of the 

 > an  increase  of  €2,392  million  in  revenue  from  fuel  tra-

company (€29 million);

ding, largely due to an increase in the volume of natural 

 > a  reduction  of  €72  million  in  the  generation  margin,  es-

gas transactions (€2,433 million);

sentially due to the decline in electricity sales prices, the ef-

 > gains  from  the  remeasurement  at  fair  value  of  the  as-

fects of which were only partly offset by an improvement 

sets and liabilities of SE Hydropower (€50 million), to the 

in  the  generation  mix  thanks  to  better  water  condition, 

extent corresponding to the Group’s interest in the com-

and by an increase in the margin on green certificates;

pany, due to the loss of control following changes in that 

 > an increase in operating expenses, as well as the net ne-

company’s governance arrangements as from January 1, 

gative impact of the measurement of outstanding com-

2014. Those gains were only partly offset by the reduc-

modity risk instruments at the end of the year.

tion of €62 million in the company’s contribution to the 

revenue of the area, as a result of the change in the me-

The  operating  result  showed  a  loss  of  €1,539  million,  a 

thod of consolidation noted earlier;

deterioration  of  €2,032  million  from  the  income  of  €493 

 > an  increase  of  €848  million  in  revenue  from  the  sale  of 

million posted in 2013. The development reflects the incre-

CO2  emissions  allowances  and  green  certificates  as  a 
result,  respectively,  of  an  increase  in  volumes  handled 

ase in impairment losses, only partly offset by a decline in 

amortization and depreciation following the revision of the 

(owing to greater market volatility) and the adoption of 

useful  lives  of  certain  plants.  More  specifically,  the  impai-

a portfolio optimization strategy.

rment losses registered in 2014 following the impairment 

The  gross  operating  margin  in  2014  totaled  €1,163  mil-

million, reflecting the ongoing economic crisis in Italy and 

lion, an increase of €79 million (+7.3%) on the €1,084 mil-

the adverse impact of these conditions on the conventional 

lion posted in 2013. The rise is attributable to:

generation segment.

testing  of  the  Enel  Produzione  CGU  amounted  to  €2,108 

Capital expenditure

Millions of euro

Power plants:

- thermal

- hydroelectric

- alternative energy resources

Total power plants

Other investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible 
assets

TOTAL

2014

2013 restated

Change

187

69

1

257

28

285

210

71

5

286

27

313

(23)

(2)

(4)

(29)

1

(28)

-11.0%

-2.8%

-80.0%

-10.1%

3.7%

-8.9%

Capital  expenditure  amounted  to  €285  million,  of  which 

construction  of  the  new  Porto  Empedocle  facility,  sundry 

€257 million in respect of power plants. The main investments 

works  at  the  Brindisi  and  Torrevaldaliga  Nord  plants,  and 

in 2014 included the continuation of the construction or re-

other work on the Soverzene and Gerosa plants. 

furbishment  of  thermal  plants  (€187  million),  including  the 

40

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONS3 Infrastructure and Networks  

Electricity distribution network (km)

Total electricity 
distribution network
1,136,667

High-voltage 
lines
20

Medium-voltage 
lines
350,358

Low-voltage 
lines
786,289

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

Capital expenditure
996

Revenue
7,366

Gross
operating
margin
3,979

Operations

Electricity distribution and transmission networks 

High-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Medium-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Low-voltage lines at year-end (km)

20

350,358

786,289

-

349,386

782,624

Total electricity distribution network (km)

1,136,667

1,132,010

20

972

3,665

4,657

Electricity transported on Enel’s distribution network (millions of kWh) (1)

221,850

228,918

(7,068)

-

0.3%

0.5%

0.4%

-3.1%

2014

2013 restated

Change

(1)  The figure for 2013 reflects a more accurate determination of amounts transported.

The  electricity  distribution  network  expanded  by  4,657  km, 

on  the  Enel  network  in  Italy  in  2014  amounted  to  221,850 

essentially  due  to  new  connections  of  customers,  both  end 

million kWh, a decrease of 3.1% compared with the previous 

users and generators, to distribution grids, although this re-

year, reflecting the decline in domestic demand.

presented a decline on the previous year. Energy transported 

41

Performance

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure

2014

7,366

3,979

2,943

996

2013 restated

Change

7,698

4,008

3,028

1,046

(332)

(29)

(85)

(50)

-4.3%

-0.7%

-2.8%

-4.8%

Revenue in 2014 amounted to €7,366 million, a decrease of 

fee equalization mechanism;

€332 million (-4.3%) on the previous year. The decline is es-

 - the decline in quantities transported.

sentially due to:

  These factors were only partly offset by an increase in di-

 > the recognition of adjustments and revisions of estimates 

stribution rates and grants from the Electricity Equaliza-

from prior years totaling €224 million;

tion Fund;

 > a decrease in connection fees amounting to €100 million, 

 > a reduction of €103 million in connection fees from new 

largely due to the year-on-year decline in the number of 

customers;

connections noted above;

 > an  improvement  (€268  million)  in  the  margin  on  white 

 > a  reduction  of  rate  revenues  amounting  to  €96  million, 

certificates  due  to  the  cost  reimbursement  mechanism 

largely due to the registration in 2013 of the connection 

for  the  purchase  of  such  certificates  as  a  result  of  the 

fee equalization mechanism (Resolution 607/2013 of the 

changes introduced with Authority Resolution 13/2014;

Authority for Electricity, Gas and the Water System – the 

 > the positive adjustment of €63 million of the provisions 

Authority), and to the decrease in quantities transported. 

for risks and charges, carried out in early 2014, following 

These factors were only partly offset by an increase in di-

the  settlement  agreement  between  Enel  Distribuzione, 

stribution rates as a result of the above resolution;

A2A and A2A Reti Elettriche, which provided for Enel Di-

 > an  increase  of  €81  million  in  grants  from  the  Electricity 

stribuzione to pay €89 million to A2A Reti Elettriche, with 

Equalization Fund for the sale of white certificates.

the waiver by the latter of any further claim.

The gross operating margin amounted to €3,979 million, a 

Operating income, after depreciation, amortization and im-

decrease of €29 million (-0.7%) largely attributable to:

pairment losses of €1,036 million (€980 million in 2013), tota-

 > a  decrease  of  €235  million  in  the  margin  on  electricity, 

led €2,943 million, a decrease of €85 million on the previous 

reflecting:

year (-2.8%). The decline is largely due to the increase of €46 

 - the prior-year items noted earlier;

million in impairment losses on trade receivables.

 - the effect of the registration in 2013 of the connection 

Capital expenditure

Millions of euro

Electricity distribution networks

Other investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

996

-

996

997

49

1,046

(1)

(49)

(50)

-0.1%

-

-4.8%

Capital expenditure in 2014 amounted to €996 million, a 

nections  for  customers  and  generation  plants,  only  partly 

decrease of €50 million on the previous year. The decrease is 

offset by an increase in expenditure on service quality. 

mainly accounted for by a reduction in expenditure on con-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONS4 Iberia and Latin America 

Net efficient generation capacity (MW)

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

38,315

37,299

Thermal 
      21,405

Thermal 
    20,569

Nuclear
3,318

Nuclear
3,318

Revenue
30,547

Hydroelectric 
13,514

Hydroelectric 
13,334

Revenue
by geographical area

Gross
operating margin
6,294

Gross operating margin
by geographical area

Wind
78

2014

Wind
78
2013 restated

Electricity distribution network (km)

Total electricity 
distribution 
network
626,280

High-voltage 
lines
31,686

Medium-voltage 
lines
272,644

Low-voltage 
lines
321,950

Europe
20,900

Latin
America
9,647

Europe
3,203

Latin 
America
3,091

Iberia
993
Latin America
1,609

Capital expenditure
2,602

Operations 

Net electricity generation 

Millions of kWh

Thermal

Nuclear

Hydroelectric

Wind

Total net generation

- of which Iberian peninsula

- of which Argentina

- of which Brazil

- of which Chile

- of which Colombia

- of which Peru

2013 restated

Change

2014

62,283

24,762

42,777

158

63,472

25,892

40,379

145

129,980

129,888

69,681

14,390

5,225

18,063

13,559

9,062

68,439

15,743

4,992

19,438

12,747

8,529

(1,189)

(1,130)

2,398

13

92

1,242

(1,353)

233

(1,375)

812

533

-1.9%

-4.4%

5.9%

9.0%

0.1%

1.8%

-8.6%

4.7%

-7.1%

6.4%

6.2%

43

Net electricity generation by the Division came to 129,980 

ca,  conversely,  net  electricity  output  fell  by  1,150  million 

million kWh, an increase of 92 million kWh on 2013. 

kWh, mainly due to lower thermal generation in Argentina 

In particular, in 2014 net generation in the Iberian penin-

and Chile, reflecting in particular the shutdown of the Bo-

sula increased by 1,242 million kWh (+1.8%) as a result of 

camina II plant, only partly offset by an increase in hydro-

greater thermal output (+9.4%), only partly offset by a de-

electric output in Chile and Colombia thanks to improved 

cline in nuclear and hydroelectric output, the latter due to 

water conditions.

better water conditions the previous year. In Latin Ameri-

Contribution to gross thermal generation 

Millions of kWh

High-sulfur fuel oil (S>0.25%)

Natural gas

Coal

Nuclear fuel

Other fuels

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

7,050

24,541

27,958

25,776

5,831

7.7%

26.9%

30.7%

28.3%

6.4%

7,789

24,233

27,154

26,983

6,400

8.4%

26.2%

29.3%

29.2%

6.9%

(739)

308

804

(1,207)

(569)

91,156

100.0%

92,559

100.0%

(1,403)

-9.5%

1.3%

3.0%

-4.5%

-8.9%

-1.5%

Gross thermal generation by the Division in 2014 came to 

ar and fuel-oil generation, only partly offset by an increase 

91,156 million kWh, a decrease of 1,403 million kWh on the 

in coal and natural gas generation. 

previous year (-1.5%), mainly owing to the decline in nucle-

Net efficient generation capacity  

MW

Thermal

Nuclear

Hydroelectric

Wind

Total net efficient capacity

- of which Iberian peninsula

- of which Argentina

- of which Brazil

- of which Chile

- of which Colombia

- of which Peru

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

21,405

3,318

13,514

78

38,315

21,713

4,403

976

6,286

3,012

1,925

20,569

3,318

13,334

78

37,299

21,699

4,403

977

5,521

2,878

1,821

836

-

180

-

1,016

14

-

(1)

765

134

104

4.1%

-

1.3%

- 

2.7%

0.1%

- 

-0.1%

13.9%

4.7%

5.7%

Net  efficient  generation  capacity  at  December  31,  2014 

Inversiones  Gas  Atacama,  which  enable  the  consolidation 

came to 38,315 MW, an increase of 1,016 MW on the end 

of the 781 MW thermal plant in the Atacama desert.

of 2013. The rise includes the impact of the acquisition of 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSElectricity distribution and transport networks 

2014

2013 restated

Change

High-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Medium-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Low-voltage lines at year-end (km)

31,686

272,644

321,950

31,428

270,409

329,419

Total electricity distribution network (km)

626,280

631,256

Electricity transported on Enel’s distribution network (millions 
of kWh)

159,512

159,704

- of which Iberian peninsula

- of which Argentina

- of which Brazil

- of which Chile

- of which Colombia

- of which Peru

96,404

14,980

19,982

13,257

8,225

6,664

98,456

14,953

18,799

13,030

8,010

6,456

258

2,235

(7,469)

(4,976)

(192)

(2,052)

27

1,183

227

215

208

0.8%

0.8%

-2.3%

-0.8%

-0.1%

-2.1%

0.2%

6.3%

1.7%

2.7%

3.2%

At December 31, 2014, the size of the electricity distribu-

kWh,  a  decrease  of  192  million  kWh,  which  reflects  the 

tion network of the Iberia and Latin America Division had 

divergent developments in electricity demand in the two 

decreased by 4,976 km, with an especially significant con-

areas covered by the Division: demand fell in the Iberian 

traction in low-voltage lines in Spain, partly offset by the 

peninsula  and  expanded  in  Latin  America,  especially  in 

expansion of the grid in the Latin American countries.

Brazil and Colombia.

Electricity  transported  in  2014  came  to  159,512  million 

Electricity sales 

Millions of kWh

Free market

Regulated market

Total

- of which Iberian peninsula

- of which Argentina

- of which Brazil

- of which Chile

- of which Colombia

- of which Peru

2014

2013 restated

Change

99,819

57,217

101,806

55,565

157,036

157,371

93,928

14,980

19,982

13,257

8,225

6,664

96,123

14,953

18,799

13,030

8,010

6,456

(1,987)

1,652

(335)

(2,195)

27

1,183

227

215

208

-2.0%

3.0%

-0.2%

-2.3%

0.2%

6.3%

1.7%

2.7%

3.2%

Electricity sales to end users in 2014 amounted to 157,036 

the economic crisis was only partly offset by the rise in quan-

million kWh, a decrease of 335 million kWh compared with 

tities sold in Latin America (+1,860 million kWh), the conse-

2013.  The  contraction  in  quantities  sold  in  the  Iberian  pe-

quence of a rise in electricity demand, with especially large 

ninsula (-2,195 million kWh) owing to the continuation of 

rises in Brazil and Colombia. 

45

Performance 

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure 

2014

2013 restated

Change

30,547

6,294

2,789

2,602

30,674

6,638

3,767

2,160

(127)

(344)

(978)

442

-0.4%

-5.2%

-26.0%

20.5%

The table below shows performance by geographical area.

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

2014

2013 
restated

Change

Europe

20,900

21,123

(223)

Latin America

9,647

9,551

96

2014

3,203

3,091

2013 
restated

3,195

3,443

Total

30,547

30,674

(127)

6,294

6,638

Change

8

(352)

(344)

2014

1,240

1,549

2013 
restated

1,382

2,385

Change

(142)

(836)

2,789

3,767

(978)

Revenue in 2014 declined by €127 million, reflecting:

The  gross  operating  margin  amounted  to  €6,294  mil-

 > a decrease of €223 million in revenue in Europe, largely 

lion,  a  decrease  of  €344  million  (-5.2%)  compared  with 

due to:

2013, reflecting:

 - the fall in electricity demand, which had an adverse im-

 > an increase of €8 million in the gross operating margin in 

pact on amounts generated and sold on the end-user 

Europe, essentially due to the improvement in the mar-

market, against a background of lower average whole-

gin on regulated businesses (mainly attributable to extra-

sale prices and prices in end-user markets; 

peninsular generation), offset by a decline in the margin 

 - a decrease in revenue from the transport of natural gas 

on unregulated activities and the charges recognized in 

owing to lower sales prices.

2014 in respect of a new early retirement incentive plan;

  These factors were partly offset by an increase in grants 

 > a decrease of €352 million in the gross operating margin 

for  extra-peninsular  generation  (€217  million),  the  net 

in Latin America, essentially due to: 

effect of a rise in grants due to a number of changes in 

 - exchange rate effects totaling €294 million, largely of-

the regulatory framework in Spain and a decline in grants 

fset by the improvement in the margin due to an incre-

associated with the reduction in generation;

ase in output in an environment of rising prices;

 > an  increase  of  €96  million  in  revenue  in  Latin  America, 

 - an increase electricity provisioning costs, due in parti-

largely attributable to:

cular to the shutdown of the Bocamina II plant in Chile, 

 - the change in the scope of consolidation with the ac-

which forced the Group to increase its recourse to the 

quisition of an additional 50% of Gas Atacama (€150 

spot and pool markets to meet customer demand;

million),  thereby  acquiring  control  and  consequently 

 - an increase in operating expenses in Argentina to cope 

consolidating the company on a full line-by-line basis;

with the service interruptions caused by the heat emer-

 - rate  increases  in  various  Latin  American  countries, 

gency in early 2014, as well as a decrease in grants to 

especially for distribution companies in Brazil;

Edesur under the Mecanismo de Monitoreo de Costos 

 - an increase in revenue from electricity sales, especially 

compared with the previous year.

in Colombia and Peru owing to an increase in volumes 

handled and a rise in average sales prices;

Operating income in 2014 came to €2,789 million, a de-

 - adverse  developments  in  the  exchange  rates  of  local 

crease  of  €978  million  compared  with  2013,  in  line  with 

currencies  against  the  euro,  with  an  overall  negative 

the change in the gross operating margin. The increase in 

impact of €1,208 million.

impairment losses in 2014 includes the impact of the im-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSpairment losses on rights held by Endesa Chile to use wa-

restrictions (€589 million). Another factor was the impai-

ter resources in the region of Aysén, which were recogni-

rment  losses  recognized  on  a  number  of  smaller  conces-

zed as a result of the uncertainty about the continuation 

sions  held  by  the  Group  in  Portugal  and  Spain  (totaling 

of the project owing to a number of legal and procedural 

€66 million). 

Capital expenditure

Millions of euro

Power plants:

- thermal

- hydroelectric

- nuclear

- alternative energy resources

Total power plants

Electricity distribution networks

Other investments in property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets

TOTAL

2014

2013 restated

Change

508

385

138

4

1,035

1,049

518

2,602

326

366

128

-

820

919

421

2,160

182

19

10

4

215

130

97

442

55.8%

5.2%

7.8%

-

26.2%

14.1%

23.0%

20.5%

Capital  expenditure  amounted  to  €2,602  million,  an  incre-

€427 million in Latin America, also including investments on 

ase  of  €442  million  on  the  previous  year.  In  particular,  capi-

plants operated on a concession basis). Investment in power 

tal expenditure in 2014 concerned work on the distribution 

plants (€1,035 million) focused primarily on the construction 

network (€1,049 million, of which €502 million in Europe and 

of the El Quimbo hydroelectric plant in Colombia.

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5 International

Net efficient generation capacity (MW)

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

14,481

14,912

Thermal 
      10,310

Thermal 
    10,742

Nuclear
1,814

Hydroelectric 
2,329

   Other 
resources
28

2014

Nuclear
1,814

Hydroelectric 
2,329

   Other 
resources
27

2013
restated

Electricity distribution network (km)

Total electricity 
distribution 
network
91,132

High-voltage 
lines
6,572

Medium-voltage 
lines
34,998

Low-voltage 
lines
49,562

Revenue
5,278

Gross
operating
margin
1,204

Revenue
by geographical area

Gross operating margin
by geographical area

Central 
Europe
2,776

South-eastern 
Europe
1,008

Russia
1,494

Central 
Europe
547

Russia
358

South-
eastern 
Europe
299

Central Europe
665
South-eastern Europe
83
Russia
188

Capital expenditure
936

Operations  

Net electricity generation

Millions of kWh

Thermal

Nuclear

Hydroelectric

Other sources

Total net generation

- of which Russia

- of which Slovakia

48

2014

2013 restated

Change

44,229

14,420

4,225

52

62,926

42,376

20,550

43,802

14,624

4,759

59

63,244

41,901

21,343

427

(207)

(534)

(7)

(318)

475

(793)

1.0%

-1.4%

-11.2%

-11.9%

-0.5%

1.1%

-3.7%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSNet efficient generation capacity (MW)

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

14,481

14,912

Thermal 

      10,310

Thermal 

    10,742

Nuclear

1,814

Hydroelectric 

2,329

   Other 

resources

28

2014

Nuclear

1,814

Hydroelectric 

2,329

   Other 

resources

27

2013

restated

Electricity distribution network (km)

Total electricity 

distribution 

network

91,132

High-voltage 

Medium-voltage 

Low-voltage 

lines

6,572

lines

34,998

lines

49,562

Revenue

5,278

Gross

operating

margin

1,204

Revenue

by geographical area

Gross operating margin

by geographical area

Central 

Europe

2,776

South-eastern 

Russia

1,494

Europe

1,008

Central 

Europe

547

Russia

358

South-

eastern 

Europe

299

Central Europe

665

South-eastern Europe

83

Russia

188

Capital expenditure

936

Net generation in 2014 came to 62,926 million kWh, a de-

(-534 million kWh), only partly offset by the increase in ther-

crease of 318 million kWh compared with 2013. The decline 

mal generation posted by Enel Russia (formerly Enel OGK-5, 

is  attributable  to  the  decrease  in  hydroelectric  generation 

+475 million kWh).

by  Slovenské  elektrárne  compared  with  the  previous  year 

Contribution to gross thermal generation 

Millions of kWh

High-sulfur fuel oil (S>0.25%)

Natural gas

Coal

Nuclear fuel

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

186

25,325

21,255

15,499

0.3%

40.7%

34.1%

24.9%

120

23,159

23,027

15,720

0.2%

37.3%

37.1%

25.4%

62,265

100.0%

62,026

100.0%

66

55.0%

2,166

(1,772)

(221)

239

9.4%

-7.7%

-1.4%

0.4%

Gross thermal generation in 2014 increased by 239 million 

plants  in  Russia,  entirely  offsetting  the  decline  in  genera-

kWh,  to  62,265  million  kWh,  compared  with  62,026  mil-

tion  with  other  resources.  More  specifically,  the  decrease 

lion kWh in 2013. The rise is attributable to an increase in 

in coal generation is attributable to a number of technical 

natural gas generation and the output of combined-cycle 

shutdowns at the Reftinskaya plant. 

Net efficient generation capacity 

MW

Thermal 

Nuclear 

Hydroelectric 

Other resources

Total net efficient capacity

- of which Russia

- of which Slovakia

- of which Belgium

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

  Change

10,310

1,814

2,329

28

14,481

9,107

4,968

406

10,742

(432)

-4.0%

1,814

2,329

27

14,912

9,107

5,399

406

-

-

1

(431)

-

(431)

-

- 

- 

- 

-2.9%

- 

-8.0%

- 

Net  efficient  generation  capacity  decreased  by  431  MW  in  2014,  attributable  to  the  decommissioning  of  one  of  the 

units of the Vojany coal-fired plant in Slovakia. 

Electricity distribution and transport networks

High-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Medium-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Low-voltage lines at year-end (km)

Total electricity distribution network (km)

Electricity transported on Enel’s distribution network (millions of kWh)

2014

2013 restated

  Change

6,572

34,998

49,562

91,132

14,063

6,586

34,923

49,397

90,906

13,996

(14)

75

165

226

67

-0.2%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.5%

49

  
 
 
 
At  December  31,  2014  the  size  of  the  electricity  distri-

voltage connections installed during the year.

bution  network  (located  entirely  in  Romania)  showed 

Electricity  transported  increased  by  0.5%,  going  from 

an  increase  of  226  km,  largely  attributable  to  new  low-

13,996 million kWh to 14,063 million kWh in 2014.

Electricity sales

Millions of kWh

Free market

Regulated market

Total

- of which Romania

- of which France

- of which Slovakia

2014

2013 restated

  Change

10,410

13,737

5,926

7,210

(3,327)

(1,284)

16,336

20,947

(4,611)

8,156

3,442

4,738

8,754

8,068

4,125

(598)

(4,626)

613

-24.2%

-17.8%

-22.0%

-6.8%

-57.3%

14.9%

Electricity  sold  by  the 

International  Division 

in  2014 

ket, which has been fully operational since the start of 

amounted to 16,336 million kWh, a decrease of 4,611 mil-

2014;

lion kWh (-22.0% compared with 2013). The decline is attri-

 > a decrease of 4,626 million kWh in sales by Enel France, 

butable to:

largely attributable to the decline in volumes of availa-

 > a reduction of 598 million kWh in sales in Romania, re-

ble capacity;

flecting  the  gradual  liberalization  of  the  business  mar-

 > an increase of 613 million kWh in sales in Slovakia.

Performance

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure 

The table below shows performance by geographical area.

2014

5,278

1,204

(2,682)

936

2013 restated

  Change

6,296

1,293

(23)

924

(1,018)

(89)

(2,659)

12

-16.2%

-6.9%

-

1.3%

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Millions of euro

Central Europe

South-eastern Europe

Russia

Total

Revenue

2013 
restated

3,488

1,116

1,692

2014

2,776

1,008

1,494

Change

2014

(712)

(108)

(198)

547

299

358

2013 
restated

605

289

399

Change

2014

(2,676)

195

(201)

(58)

10

(41)

(89)

2013 
restated

360

154

(537)

Change

(3,036)

41

336

5,278

6,296

(1,018)

1,204

1,293

(2,682)

(23)

(2,659)

Revenue in 2014 amounted to €5,278 million, a decrease 

pe, largely attributable to the fall in revenue in Slovakia 

of €1,018 million on the previous year (€6,296 million). This 

(-€397  million),  as  a  result  of  lower  sales  prices,  and  in 

performance reflected the following factors:

France (-€315 million), as a result of the reduction in the 

 > a  decrease  of  €712  million  in  revenue  in  central  Euro-

volume of available capacity;

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 > a decrease of €198 million in revenue in Russia, reflecting 

against the euro was only partially offset by an increase 

the sharp depreciation of the ruble against the euro. This 

in average sales prices for electricity;

factor entirely offset the increase in sales revenue in local 

 > an increase of €10 million in the gross operating margin 

currency as a result of an increase in sales prices on the 

in south-eastern Europe, mainly due to lower operating 

electricity market;

expenses in Romania.

 > a  decrease  of  €108  million  in  revenue  in  south-eastern 

Europe, entirely attributable to Romania as a result of the 

The operating result in 2014 showed a loss of €2,682 mil-

decline in prices on the free market.

lion, a deterioration of €2,659 million on the previous year 

after  an  increase  of  €2,570  million  in  depreciation,  amor-

The gross operating margin amounted to €1,204 million, 

tization and impairment losses. The latter development is 

a decrease of €89 million on 2013 (€1,293 million). The fall 

largely attributable to the impairment loss recognized on 

is associated with the following factors:

Slovenské elektrárne (€2,878 million) to align the carrying 

 > a decrease of €58 million in the gross operating margin in 

amount of its assets with their estimated realizable value, 

central Europe, attributable in part to generation in Slo-

as determined on the basis of the non-binding offers recei-

vakia (-€171 million), the result of a contraction in output 

ved so far. Another factor was the impairment loss on the 

and lower electricity prices. The decline was offset by the 

goodwill and plant assets of the Enel Russia CGU (formerly 

impact of the recognition in 2013 of provisions for risks 

Enel  OGK-5)  to  reflect  the  expected  contraction  in  future 

and charges in respect of litigation concerning a number 

cash flows as a result of the persistent signs of slowing in 

of  investments  in  foreign  entities  and  by  the  improve-

economic growth and the consequent contraction in fore-

ment in the margin in France; 

cast price growth in the medium term (equal to €365 mil-

 > a decrease of €41 million in the gross operating margin in 

lion in 2014 and €744 million in 2013).

Russia, where the impact of the depreciation of the ruble 

Capital expenditure

Millions of euro

Power plants:

- thermal

- hydroelectric

- nuclear

Total power plants

Electricity distribution networks

Other investments in property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets

TOTAL 

2014

2013 restated

Change

189

6

649

844

70

22

936

196

7

594

797

96

31

924

(7)

(1)

55

47

-3.6%

-14.3%

9.3%

5.9%

(26)

-27.1%

(9)

12

-29.0%

1.3%

Capital  expenditure  amounted  to  €936  million,  an  increa-

a  decrease  in  investment  in  electricity  distribution  plants  in 

se  of  €12  million  on  the  previous  year,  largely  reflecting  an 

Romania and a reduction in expenditure on power plants in 

increase  in  nuclear  expenditure  in  Slovakia,  partly  offset  by 

Russia.

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6 Renewable Energy

Net efficient generation capacity (MW)

Total 
renewable 
energy
9,626

Hydroelectric
2,624

Geothermal
833

Wind
5,696

Other resources
473

Performance 2014 (millions of euro)

Revenue
by geographical area

Gross operating margin
by geographical area

Europe
1,988

Latin
America
537

North
America
396

Europe
1,460

Latin
America
202

North
America
276

Europe
399
Latin America
927
North America
332

Capital expenditure
1,658

Revenue
2,921

Gross 
operating 
margin
1,938

Operations  

Net electricity generation

Millions of kWh

Hydroelectric

Geothermal

Wind

Other resources

Total 

- of which Italia

- of which Iberian peninsula

- of which France

- of which Greece

- of which Romania and Bulgaria

- of which United States and Canada

- of which Panama, Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica

- of which Brazil and Chile

- of which other countries

2014

11,452

5,954

13,896

496

31,798

14,117

4,359

347

488

1,351

6,674

2,904

1,550

8

2013 restated

  Change

10,921

5,581

12,086

710

29,298

13,225

4,792

362

566

1,166

5,360

2,703

1,124

-

531

373

1,810

(214)

2,500

892

(433)

(15)

(78)

185

1,314

201

426

8

4.9%

6.7%

15.0%

-30.1%

8.5%

6.7%

-9.0%

-4.1%

-13.8%

15.9%

24.5%

7.4%

37.9%

- 

Net  electricity  generation  by  the  Division  came  to  31,798 

year. Of the total increase, 1,608 million kWh is attributa-

million kWh in 2014, up 2,500 million kWh on the previous 

ble  to  greater  generation  abroad,  mainly  due  to  greater 

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wind generation in the United States (+1,481 million kWh, 

conditions) and a contraction in hydroelectric output in the 

associated  with  the  consolidation  of  Buffalo  Dunes  Wind 

United States (-147 million kWh). Power generation in Italy 

Project), in Chile (+306 million kWh, as a result of the increa-

increased by 892 million kWh in 2014, reflecting the rise in 

se in installed capacity), in Romania (+162 million kWh) and 

hydroelectric  output  (+638  million  kWh,  thanks  to  more 

in Mexico (+111 million kWh). These factors were only partly 

favorable water conditions) and geothermal output (+247 

offset by a reduction in wind generation in the Iberian pe-

million kWh).

ninsula (-218 million kWh, owing to less favorable weather 

Net efficient generation capacity 

MW

Hydroelectric 

Geothermal 

Wind 

Other resources

Total

- of which Italy

- of which Iberian peninsula

- of which France

- of which Greece

- of which Romania and Bulgaria

- of which United States and Canada

- of which Panama, Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica

- of which Brazil and Chile

- of which other countries

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

  Change

2,624

833

5,696

473

9,626

3,133

1,836

-

290

576

2,623

795

5,085

310

8,813

3,057

1,857

186

290

576

2,083

1,683

816

882

10

715

449

-

1

38

611

163

813

76

(21)

(186)

-

-

400

101

433

10

- 

4.8%

12.0%

52.6%

9.2%

2.5%

-1.1%

-

- 

- 

23.8%

14.1%

96.4%

- 

Total net efficient capacity showed an increase of 813 MW, 

a number of solar plants in Chile and Italy. Finally, the incre-

of which 737 MW outside of Italy. More specifically, the in-

ase  in  net  installed  geothermal  capacity  mainly  regards  a 

crease  in  net  installed  wind  capacity  mainly  regards  new 

number of plants in Italy.

plants in the United States (400 MW), Brazil (198 MW), Me-

These factors were partly offset by the disposal of Enel Gre-

xico (100 MW) and Chile (99 MW). The increase in genera-

en  Power  France  in  December  2014,  which  led  to  the  de-

tion from other resources reflects the entry into service of 

consolidation of 186 MW in France.

Performance 

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure 

2014

2013 restated

  Change

2,921

1,938

1,124

1,658

2,769

1,780

1,205

1,294 (1)

152

158

(81)

364

5.5%

8.9%

-6.7%

28.1%

(1)  The figure for 2013 does not include €1 million in investments regarding units classified as “held for sale”.

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The table below shows performance by geographical area.

Millions of euro

Revenue

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Europe

Latin America

North America

Total

2014

2013 
restated

1,988

1,998

537

396

407

364

Change

2014

2013 
restated

Change

2014

2013 
restated

Change

(10)

130

32

1,460

1,331

202

276

203

246

129

(1)

30

833

142

149

926

140

139

(93)

2

10

2,921

2,769

152

1,938

1,780

158

1,124

1,205

(81)

Revenue  increased  by  €152  million  (5.5%),  going  from 

The  gross  operating  margin  amounted  to  €1,938  million, 

€2,769 million to €2,921 million. The change reflects:

up €158 million (8.9%) compared with 2013. The change is 

 > an  increase  of  €130  million  in  revenue  in  Latin  America, 

attributable to:

due to the increase in output, mainly in Chile, Mexico and 

 > an increase of €129 million in the margin posted in Euro-

Brazil;

pe; excluding the non-recurring items mentioned under 

 > an increase of €32 million in revenue in North America; 

revenue,  the  gross  operating  margin  would  have  decli-

excluding  the  financial  impact  (gains  and  remeasure-

ned by €41 million, largely due to the fall in prices in Italy 

ment at fair value) of the disposal of shareholdings in the 

and Spain, partly offset by the recognition of the indem-

two  periods  considered,  revenue  would  have  increased 

nity  provided  for  in  the  off-take  agreement  with  Sharp 

by €64 million, mainly due to the increase in generation;

concerning the purchase of the entire output of 3SUN; 

 > a decrease of €10 million in revenue in Europe; excluding 

 > a rise of €30 million for the North American area; exclu-

the proceeds from the disposal of shareholdings during 

ding  the  non-recurring  items  discussed  under  revenue, 

the final Quarter of 2014, the decrease would have been 

the margin would have increased by €62 million, in line 

€180 million, largely due to: 

with developments in revenue.

 - a decline of €63 million in revenue from the sale of pho-

tovoltaic panels in Italy as a result of the exit from the 

Operating income amounted to €1,124 million, a decrease 

scope of consolidation of Enel.si following its sale to the 

of €81 million, after an increase in depreciation, amortization 

Sales Italy business in the 2nd Half of 2013. This factor 

and impairment losses of €239 million, largely due to the en-

was  partly  offset  by  the  recognition  of  the  indemnity 

try into service of new plants and the impairment losses re-

provided for in the off-take agreement with Sharp con-

cognized following the impairment testing of the Enel Green 

cerning the purchase of the entire output of 3SUN;

Power Hellas CGU.

 - a decrease in revenue from electricity sales in the Ibe-

rian peninsula as a result of the regulatory changes in-

troduced in Spain with Royal Decree Law 9/2013.

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Millions of euro

Power plants:

- hydroelectric

- geothermal

- alternative energy resources

Total power plants

Other investments in property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets

TOTAL

2014

2013 restated

Change

196

169

1,251

1,616

42

1,658

109

226

923

1,258

36

1,294 (1)

87

(57)

328

358

6

364

79.8%

-25.2%

35.5%

28.5%

16.7%

28.1%

(1)  The figure for 2013 does not include €1 million in investments regarding units classified as “held for sale”.

Capital expenditure in 2014 amounted to €1,658 million, 

(€77  million);  photovoltaic  plants  in  Chile  (€198  million); 

an increase of €364 million on the previous year. 

hydroelectric  plants  in  Italy,  Brazil,  Costa  Rica,  Guatemala, 

Investments  mainly  regarded  wind  farms  in  Latin  America 

Chile and the United States (€196 million) and geothermal 

(€601  million),  North  America  (€313  million)  and  Europe 

plants in Italy and North America (€169 million).

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7 Other, eliminations and adjustments

Operations  

Hydrocarbon reserves and annual output

Hydrocarbon reserves:

Proven reserves (1P) of hydrocarbons at the end of the year (millions of barrels of 
oil equivalent)

- of which proven reserves (1P) of natural gas at the end of the year (billions of m3)

Proven and probable reserves (2P) of hydrocarbons at the end of the year (millions 
of barrels of oil equivalent)

- of which proven and probable reserves (2P) of natural gas at the end of the year 
(billions of m3)

Annual output: 

Hydrocarbon output (millions of barrels of oil equivalent)

- of which natural gas (billions of m3)

2014

2013 restated

Change

18

2

46

6

-

-

18

2

46

6

29

3.9

-

-

-

-

(29)

(3.9)

In  2012,  the  Upstream  Gas  function  initiated  the  process 

at the end of 2014 are located:

of  certifying  the  reserves  of  the  assets  it  had  under  deve-

 > in Algeria, where the Group, through Enel Trade, holds 

lopment,  for  which  the  function  used  an  independent 

a stake of 18.4% of the “Isarene” permit in partnership 

certifier,  DeGolyer  &  McNaughton.  On  the  basis  of  the  as-

with  Petroceltic  International  and  Sonatrach  (an  Alge-

sessment performed in 2012 and taking account of the di-

rian state-owned company); 

sposal of the stake held in SeverEnergia in 2013, Enel’s sha-

 > in Italy, where the Group, through Enel Longanesi Deve-

re in 2014 is equal to 18 million barrels of oil equivalent of 

lopment,  holds  33.55%  of  the  hydrocarbon  extraction 

proven  reserves  and  46  million  barrels  of  oil  equivalent  of 

permit at Bagnacavallo.

proven and probable reserves. Projects under development 

Performance

Millions of euro

Revenue (net of eliminations)

Gross operating margin

Operating income

Capital expenditure 

2014

2,013

98

(3)

113

2013 restated

  Change

2,885

1,022

908

84

(872)

(924)

(911)

29

-30.2%

-90.4%

- 

34.5%

Revenue,  net  of  eliminations,  amounted  to  €2,013  mil-

in SeverEnergia, recognized in 2013 (capital gain of €964 

lion  in  2014,  a  decrease  of  €872  million  on  the  previous 

million) and in 2014 (income of €82 million from the price 

year  (-30.2%).  Excluding  the  gains  from  the  disposal  of 

adjustment under the earn-out clause of the sale contract 

Artic  Russia,  and  indirectly  the  interest  held  by  the  latter 

with the buyer), revenue would have increased by €10 mil-

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lion  compared  with  2013.  The  performance  is  essentially 

provisions  for  the  transition-to-retirement  plan  following 

attributable to:

its termination in September 2013, only partly offset by the 

 > an  increase  of  €34  million  in  revenue  from  engineering 

provision  for  the  obligations  assumed  in  implementation 

activities,  largely  attributable  to  activities  at  the  Porto 

of Article 4, paragraphs 1-7 ter, of Law 92/2012 (the “For-

Empedocle regasification terminal and the Brindisi plant, 

nero Act”), and to the contraction in margins on a number 

as well as environmental upgrading at the Litoral de Al-

of services provided to other Group Divisions. 

meria coal-fired plant;

 > a decrease in revenue in the Services and other activities 

The operating result in 2014 showed a loss of €3 million, 

area, mainly associated with the support and staff servi-

a  deterioration  of  €911  million  compared  with  2013,  ta-

ces provided to the other Group companies.

king account of the effects of the sale of Artic Russia and a 

reduction of €13 million in depreciation, amortization and 

The  gross  operating  margin  in  2014  amounted  to  €98 

impairment losses.

million,  a  decrease  of  €924  million  compared  with  2013, 

largely due to the dual impact of the disposal of Artic Rus-

sia  discussed  above.  Excluding  this  factor,  the  gross  ope-

Capital expenditure

rating  margin  declined  by  €42  million.  The  contraction  is 

Capital  expenditure  in  2014  amounted  to  €113  million, 

largely attributable to the effect of the recognition in 2013 

an increase of €29 million compared with 2013, mainly as-

of  lower  personnel  costs  connected  with  the  reversal  of 

sociated with software development. 

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Performance and financial position 
of Enel SpA

Performance

The following table summarizes the performance of Enel SpA in 2014 and 2013.

Millions of euro

Revenue

Revenue from services

Other revenue and income

Total

Costs

Electricity purchases and consumables 

Services, leases and rentals

Personnel

Other operating expenses

Total 

Gross operating margin

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Operating income

Net financial income/(expense) and income from equity investments

Income from equity investments

Financial income

Financial expense

Total 

Income before taxes

Income taxes

NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR

2014

2013 

Change

245

1

246

2

185

120

19

326

(80)

543

(623)

1,818

2,412

3,331

899

276

(282)

558

269

6

275

6

230

90

14

340

(65)

9

(74)

2,028

1,812

2,602

1,238

1,164

(208)

1,372

(24)

(5)

(29)

(4)

(45)

30

5

(14)

(15)

534

(549)

(210)

600

729

(339)

(888)

(74)

(814)

Revenue from services totaled €245 million (€269 million 

million on the previous year. The item is essentially compo-

in 2013) and essentially regards services provided to subsi-

sed  of  the  rebilling  of  costs  for  the  personnel  of  Enel  SpA 

diaries as part of Enel SpA’s direction and coordination fun-

seconded to other Group companies.

ctions  and  the  rebilling  of  costs  incurred  by  Enel  SpA  but 

pertaining to the subsidiaries. 

Costs 

for  electricity  purchases  and  consumables 

The decrease of €24 million is mainly attributable to a de-

amounted to €2 million in 2014. They are entirely accounted 

cline in pass-through rebilling of a number of Group com-

for  by  purchases  of  materials,  whereas  in  2013  they  inclu-

panies  for  costs  in  respect  of  business  combinations  and 

ded  the  second  revision  of  prices  in  the  long-term  import 

corporate reorganizations, as well as a reduction in revenue 

contract with Alpiq, which, although it expired on Decem-

from management fees and in revenue from services provi-

ber 31, 2011, provided for that revision to take place within 

ded to the subsidiaries. 

three years of the invoice date (€4 million).

Other revenue and income came to €1 million, down €5 

Costs  for  services,  leases  and  rentals  amounted  to  €185 

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million in 2014, of which charges from third parties in the 

The operating result showed a loss of €623 million, a dete-

amount of €127 million and from Group companies in the 

rioration of €549 million on 2013.

amount of €58 million. The costs attributable to third par-

ties  mainly  regarded  communication  expenses,  technical 

Income  from  equity  investments  amounted  to  €1,818 

and professional services as well as strategic, management 

million.  The  item  regards  dividends  approved  in  2014  by 

and corporate organization consulting. Those in respect of 

subsidiaries,  associates  and  other  companies  and  shows  a 

services provided by Group companies regard IT and admi-

decrease of €210 million on the previous year (€2,028 mil-

nistrative services and purchasing, as well as rental income 

lion in 2013), largely due to the reduction in dividends distri-

and  personnel  training  received  from  Enel  Italia  Srl,  and 

buted by Enel Distribuzione SpA (€252 million).

costs  for  the  personnel  of  a  number  of  Group  companies 

seconded  to  Enel  SpA.  The  total  decrease  compared  with 

Net  financial  expense  amounted  to  €919  million  and  es-

2013 amounted to €45 million and is attributable to lower 

sentially reflects interest expense on financial debt (€1,038 

costs in respect of services rendered by non-Group counter-

million) and net costs on interest rate derivatives (€81 mil-

parties  (€24  million)  and  a  reduction  in  costs  in  respect  of 

lion), offset by interest and other income on financial assets 

services rendered by Group companies (€21 million).

(totaling €212 million).

Personnel costs totaled €120 million in 2014, an increase of 

lion, mainly reflecting the joint impact of an increase in inte-

€30 million on the previous year. The rise is essentially attri-

rest and other expense on financial debt (€71 million) and a 

butable to the increase in “wages and salaries” and the as-

reduction in interest and other income on current and non-

sociated social security contributions (a total of €12 million), 

current  financial  assets  (€40  million),  attributable  to  chan-

The  increase  on  the  previous  year  amounted  to  €129  mil-

the increase in early retirement incentives (€6 million) and 

ges in the debt and in interest rates.

in  charges  for  the “Long  Term  Incentive  Plan”  (€4  million), 

as well as the impact of the recognition in 2013 of the re-

Income  taxes  showed  a  tax  receivable  of  €282  million, 

lease of provisions for the transition-to-retirement plan (€6 

mainly due to the reduction in taxable income for IRES pur-

million).

poses,  as  a  result  of  the  exclusion  of  95%  of  dividends  re-

ceived from subsidiaries. The estimate of income taxes also 

Other  operating  expenses  amounted  to  €19  million  in 

takes  account  of  the  deductibility  of  Enel  SpA  interest  ex-

2014, up €5 million compared with 2013, essentially due to 

pense for the Group’s consolidated taxation mechanism in 

a reduction in releases of the provision for litigation.

accordance with corporate income tax law (Article 96 of the 

The gross operating margin was a negative €80 million, a 

the difference between the two years in the amount of divi-

deterioration of €15 million on the previous year.

dends received from subsidiaries and the non-deductibility 

Uniform  Income  Tax  Code).  This  essentially  reflected  both 

Depreciation,  amortization  and 

impairment 

losses 

ting the requirements of Article 87 of the Uniform Income 

of  impairment  losses  on  equity  investments  in  2014  mee-

amounted to €543 million in 2014, up €534 million on the 

Tax Code.

previous  year.  The  rise  is  largely  attributable  to  the  impai-

rment  loss  recognized  on  the  interest  in  Enel  Produzione 

Net  income  for  the  year  totaled  €558  million,  compared 

SpA (€512 million) and in Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA (€19 

with €1,372 million the previous year.

million) as well as greater amortization and depreciation.

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Analysis of financial position

Millions of euro

Net non-current assets:

- property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

- equity investments

- net other non-current assets/(liabilities)

Total

Net current assets:

- trade receivables 

- net other current assets/(liabilities) 

- trade payables

Total

Gross capital employed

Provisions:

- post-employment and other employee benefits

- provisions for risks and charges and net deferred taxes

Total

Net capital employed

Shareholders’ equity

NET FINANCIAL DEBT

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

19

38,754

(299)

38,474

132

(533)

(139)

(540)

20

39,289

(500)

38,809

216

(433)

(212)

(429)

37,934

38,380

(302)

115

(187)

37,747

25,136

12,611

(336)

126

(210)

38,170

25,867

12,303

(1)

(535)

201

(335)

(84)

(100)

73

(111)

(446)

34

(11)

23

(423)

(731)

308

Net non-current assets amounted to €38,474 million, a de-

of tax authorities for the IRES of companies participating 

cline of €335 million. The change is essentially the net result 

in  the  consolidated  taxation  mechanism  (€533  million), 

of:

partly offset by an increase in the income tax receivables 

 > a decrease of €535 million attributable to the impairment 

of Enel SpA (€371 million);

of equity investments in Enel Produzione SpA (€512 mil-

 > a decrease of €73 million in trade payables.

lion), Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA (€19 million) and El-

cogas SA (€4 million);

Net  capital  employed  at  December  31,  2014  came  to 

 > a decrease of €201 million in “net other non-current liabi-

€37,747 million, funded by shareholders’ equity of €25,136 

lities”, essentially due to the increase in the value of non-

million and net financial debt of €12,611 million.

current derivatives (€624 million), partly offset by a rise in 

the value of derivatives classified as non-current liabilities 

Shareholders’  equity  came  to  €25,136  million  at  Decem-

(€386 million).

ber  31,  2014,  a  decrease  of  €731  million  on  the  previous 

year.  The  change  is  attributable  to  the  distribution  of  the 

Net current assets came to a negative €540 million, an in-

dividend  for  2013  of  €1,223  million  (€0.13  per  share)  and 

crease of €111 million on the negative €429 million at De-

the recognition of net income for the year of €492 million 

cember 31, 2013. The change is attributable to:

(including a loss recognized directly in equity of €66 million, 

 > a decrease of €84 million in trade receivables from Group 

largely attributable to the change, net of tax effects, of the 

companies,  largely  attributable  to  the  improvement  in 

reserve for cash flow hedge derivatives).

the  invoicing  and  collection  process  and  to  the  decline 

in revenues from management fees and for service acti-

Net  financial  debt came to €12,611 million at the end of 

vities;

the  year,  with  a  debt/equity  ratio  of  50.2%  (47.5%  at  the 

 > an  increase  of  €100  million  in “net  other  current  liabili-

end of 2013).

ties”, mainly in respect of the debtor position in respect 

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Analysis of the financial structure 

Net financial debt and changes in the period are detailed in the table below.

Millions of euro

Long-term debt:

- bonds

Long-term debt

- financial receivables from others

- debt assumed and loans to subsidiaries

Net long-term debt

Short-term debt/(liquidity): 

- short-term portion of long-term borrowings

- short-term bank borrowings

- short-term debt due to Group companies

- cash collateral received

Short-term debt

- short-term portion of loans assumed/granted 

- short-term loans to Group companies

- other short-term financial receivables

- cash collateral paid

- net short-term financial position with Group companies

 - cash and cash equivalents and short-term securities 

Net short-term debt/(liquidity)

NET FINANCIAL DEBT

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

17,288

17,288

(4)

(117)

17,167

2,363

3

500

423

3,289

-

-

(3)

(672)

(198)

(6,972)

(4,556)

12,611

17,764

17,764

(5)

(117)

17,642

1,061

4

-

118

1,183

(21)

(500)

-

(1,018)

(1,860)

(3,123)

(5,339)

12,303

(476)

(476)

1

-

(475)

1,302

(1)

500

305

2,106

21

500

(3)

346

1,662

(3,849)

783

308

Net  financial  debt  at  December  31,  2014  amounted  to 

 > the repayment of €500 million by the subsidiary Enel Fi-

€12,611 million, an increase of €308 million, the result of a 

nance  International  NV  on  the  Intercompany  Revolving 

decrease in the net short-term creditor position (€783 mil-

Facility Agreement granted by Enel SpA in 2013;

lion) and a decrease in net long-term financial debt (€475 

 > drawings on the Intercompany Short Term Deposit Agre-

million). 

ement  (a  short-term  credit  facility  with  Enel  Finance  In-

The main transactions in 2014 impacting debt can be sum-

ternational NV) in the amount of €500 million.

marized as follows:

 > the  issue  of  two  hybrid  bonds  in  the  total  amount  of 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  amounted  to  €6,972  million, 

€1,602 million;

an  increase  on  December  31,  2013  of  €3,849  million,  due 

 > the  repayment  of  a  retail  bond  issued  in  2007  in  the 

mainly to the impact on the central treasury of the extraor-

amount of €1,000 million;

dinary corporate transactions associated with the optimiza-

 > the repayment of two tranches of the Ina and Ania bonds 

tion of the corporate structure of the Group, as well lower 

and the repurchase of own bonds in the total amount of 

tax payments in 2014.

€103 million;

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Cash flows

Millions of euro

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

2014

3,123

926

(11)

2,934

6,972

2013 

6,461

1,669

(113)

(4,894)

3,123

Change

(3,338)

(743)

102

7,828

3,849

Cash flows from operating activities came to a positive €926 

Cash  flows  in  respect  of  financing  activities  were  a  positi-

million  (€1,669  million  in  2013).  The  change  is  essentially 

ve €2,934 million (a negative €4,894 million in 2013). They 

attributable to dividends from subsidiaries, partially offset 

were generated by the transactions discussed earlier under 

by balance of interest paid and collected and payments on 

net financial debt.

account of IRES on behalf of all Group companies participa-

ting in the consolidated taxation mechanism. 

In  2014,  the  cash  flows  generated  by  operating  activities 

Cash  flows  from  investing  activities  were  a  negative  €11 

activities,  increased  cash  and  cash  equivalents  by  €3,849 

million  (a  negative  €113  million  in  2013).  They  essentially 

million. Consequently, cash and cash equivalents at Decem-

regard investments in property, plant and equipment and 

ber 31, 2014 amounted to €6,972 million, compared with 

intangible assets. 

€3,123 million at the start of the year.

and financing activities, as well as those used by investing 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONS 
Significant events in 2014

8 

January 

Issue of hybrid financial 
instruments

 > £500 million maturing on September 15, 2076, issued at 

a price of 99.317 with an annual fixed coupon of 6.625% 

(swapped into euros at a rate of about 5.60%) until the 

first early redemption date set for September 15, 2021. 

As  from  that  date  and  until  maturity,  the  rate  will  be 

In execution of the resolution of the Board of Directors of 

equal to the 5-year GBP swap rate plus a spread of 408.9 

Enel  of  May  7,  2013,  on  January  8,  2014,  Enel  launched  a 

basis points and interest rate step-ups of 25 basis points 

multi-tranche issue of non-convertible bonds for institutio-

from  September  15,  2026  and  an  additional  75  basis 

nal investors on the international market in the form of su-

points from September 15, 2041.

bordinated hybrid instruments with an average maturity of 

The offering was led by a syndicate of banks comprising, for 

about 61 years, denominated in euros and pounds sterling, 

the euro tranche, Banca Imi, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argen-

in the total amount of approximately €1.6 billion.

taria SA, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole-CIB, Deutsche Bank, 

The issue forms part of the measures to strengthen the fi-

ING,  J.P.  Morgan,  Mediobanca,  Natixis,  Société  Générale 

nancial structure of the Enel Group set out in the business 

Corporate & Investment Banking, UniCredit Bank, and, for 

plan  presented  to  the  financial  community  on  March  13, 

the sterling tranche, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, 

2013.

HSBC, J.P. Morgan, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander 

The transaction was structured in the following two tran-

Global Banking & Markets, UBS Investment Bank.

ches:

 > €1,000 million maturing on January 15, 2075, issued at a 

price of 99.368 with an annual fixed coupon of 5% until 

the first early redemption date set for January 15, 2020. 

As  from  that  date  and  until  maturity,  the  rate  will  be 

equal to the 5-year euro swap rate plus a spread of 364.8 

13 

January 

Agreement for the development 
of geothermal generation and 
smart grids in Mexico

basis points and interest rate step-ups of 25 basis points 

On January 13, 2014, Enel signed a memorandum of under-

from January 15, 2025 and a further 75 basis points from 

standing with the Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas, the 

January 15, 2040;

Mexican  electricity  research  body,  aimed  at  cooperation  in 

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geothermal generation as well as smart grids. Through this 

agreement the two parties will cooperate to exchange infor-

mation and experiences regarding smart grids and geother-

mal generation by means of pilot projects, training programs 

and technology transfers in the respective areas of interests.

24 

March 

Enel Green Power receives a 
€153 million loan from Banco 
Santander

The Mexican government aims at implementing smart grids 

On  March  24,  2014,  Enel  Green  Power,  acting  through  its 

projects in the country to improve efficiency and the quality 

Dutch  subsidiary  Enel  Green  Power  International  BV,  sig-

of the service. This will be accompanied by diversification of 

ned a €153 million loan agreement with Banco Santander 

power generation as a key to strengthening the security of 

as lender and sole agent. The agreement is covered by the 

the supply by increasing the contribution of renewables to 

Spanish  Export  Credit  Agency  (“CESCE”).  The  12-year  term 

the country’s energy mix.

loan  bears  an  interest  rate  in  line  with  the  market  bench-

14 

January 

Acquisition of an additional 
15.18% stake in Coelce

As part of the reorganization of equity investments in Latin 

America  following  the  Enersis  capital  increase  in  2013,  on 

mark and is intended to finance investments in wind farms 

located in Mexico.

8 

April 

Memorandum of understanding 
with State Grid Corporation of 
China

January 14, 2014, Enersis, the Chilean subsidiary of the Enel 

On April 8, 2014, Enel signed a memorandum of understan-

Group,  launched  a  friendly  tender  offer  for  about  42%  of 

ding  in  Beijing  with  State  Grid  Corporation  of  China,  the 

Companhia  Energética  do  Ceará  (“Coelce”),  which  opera-

world’s  largest  power  distribution  and  transmission  com-

tes in the electricity distribution sector in Brazil, of which it 

pany and the Chinese leader in the sector. The agreement 

already indirectly holds about 58%. After the conclusion of 

focuses on cooperation in the field of smart grid technolo-

the  offering  period,  on  February  17,  2014,  Enersis  had  ac-

gies for sustainable urban development and the exchange 

quired an additional 15.13% of Coelce on Brazil’s Bovespa 

of experience in renewables generation.

exchange, for about $242 million (€176 million). For ordina-

ry shares only, in accordance with Brazilian law, the offer re-

mained open for a further 90 days in order to give sharehol-

ders  who  did  not  take  up  the  offer  the  time  they  need  to 

decide. Taking account of additional purchases, the number 

of shares held by Enersis at the close of the offering period 

8 

April 

Contracts to supply gas from the 
United States

equaled 15.18% of the Brazilian company’s share capital, at 

On  April  8,  2014,  Enel  signed  two  20-year  contracts  with 

a total cost of €180 million.

Corpus  Christi  Liquefaction,  a  subsidiary  of  Cheniere  Ener-

15 

January 

Price adjustment in the disposal 
of Artic Russia

gy, for the supply of LNG (liquefied natural gas) from shale 

gas fields in the United States, for a total of 3 billion cubic 

meters  a  year,  of  which  2  billion  cubic  meters  for  the  Ibe-

rian market and about 1 billion cubic meters for the Italian 

market.  Thanks  to  the  agreements,  Enel  has  increased  the 

diversification  and  flexibility  of  its  gas  supply  portfolio  for 

On  January  15,  2014,  Eni  announced  the  sale  of  its  60% 

the coming years. 

stake in Artic Russia, held through Eni International, to the 

Both contracts have a term of 20 years, with an option for a 

Russian  company  Yamal  Development.  Considering  the 

further 10 years, with the agreements taking force as from 

agreements signed by Itera and the Enel Group prior to the 

the first deliveries, which are expected to begin in 2018. 

completion  of  the  sale  of  Enel’s  40%  stake  in  Artic  Russia, 

The gas will be supplied as LNG, on a free on board (FOB) 

the Group asked Itera to adjust the price of Artic Russia by 

basis,  therefore  with  full  flexibility  of  destination,  at  the 

around $112 million, which was collected on July 11, 2014.

Corpus Christi terminal that Cheniere Energy is building on 

the Texas coast, an area that is closely integrated with the 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONScountry’s  main  gas  pipelines.  From  there,  the  fuel  will  be 

Regulatory  Commission.  Enel  Green  Power  North  America 

transported to the Group’s regasification facilities.

therefore holds 75% of the “Class A” shares of the company 

22 

April 

Acquisition of an additional 50% 
of Inversiones Gas Atacama

operating the wind farm, while the GE Capital subsidiary re-

tains a 25% stake.

The Buffalo Dunes wind farm, located in Kansas, has been 

operational since December 2013 and was the largest wind 

project in the United States to start operation last year. The 

plant required a total investment of about $370 million and 

On April 22, 2014, Endesa Chile completed the acquisition 

is supported by a long-term power purchase agreement.

of 50% of Inversiones Gas Atacama from Southern Cross for 

In July 2013, Enel Green Power North America Development 

a total of $309 million (around €224 million). As a result of 

and  EFS  Buffalo  Dunes  had  signed  a  capital  contribution 

this acquisition, which terminated the shareholders’ agree-

agreement with a consortium headed by JPM Capital Cor-

ment signed by the two partners in August 2007, the Group 

poration,  together  with  Wells  Fargo  Wind  Holdings  LLC, 

indirectly  holds  100%  of  the  Chilean  company  (previously 

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and State Street Bank 

it held 50%), with a book value equal to €174 million. The 

and Trust Company, obtaining financing of about $260 mil-

purchase price also includes loans granted to Atacama Paci-

lion for the project.

fic Energy Finance (a subsidiary of Southern Cross), which at 

the transaction date amounted to about $29 million (about 

€22 million). Inversiones Gas Atacama operates a 781-MW 

thermal plant in northern Chile, a gas pipeline between the 

cities of Mejillones and Taltal and another pipeline that con-

15 

May 

nects Chile with Argentina.

Enel Green Power and IFC sign a 
$200 million loan agreement for 
the development of renewables 
in Brazil

30 

April 

Acquisition of an additional 39% 
of Generandes Perú

On May 15, 2014, Enel Green Power, acting through its Bra-

zilian  subsidiary  Enel  Brasil  Participações  Ltda,  the  holding 

company for the Brazilian subsidiaries of the Enel Green Po-

wer  group,  and  IFC,  a  member  of  the  World  Bank  Group, 

signed  a  $200  million  loan  agreement.  The  loan  will  help 

finance the construction of over 300 MW of wind plants in 

On  April  30,  2014,  the  Chilean  subsidiary  Enersis  signed  a 

the states of Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte, 

contract to purchase 39% of the share capital of Generandes 

located in north-eastern Brazil. 

Perú (which in turn holds 54.2% of Edegel) from Inkia Ame-

The IFC 10-year term loan bears an interest rate in line with 

ricas Holding Limited for $413 million (around €300 million).

the market benchmark and is secured by a parent company 

guarantee issued by Enel Green Power.

12 

May 

Acquisition of control of the 
Buffalo Dunes wind farm

On May 12, 2014, Enel Green Power North America (“EGP 

11 

June 

Memorandum of understanding 
with leading Chinese electricity 
companies 

NA“) signed an agreement to purchase an additional 26% 

On June 11, 2014, Enel signed two agreements with the he-

of  the “Class  A”  shares  of  Buffalo  Dunes  Wind  Project  LLC, 

ads  of  China  Huaneng  Group  and  China  National  Nuclear 

the  company  operating  the  250-MW  Buffalo  Dunes  wind 

Corporation, leading Chinese electricity companies. 

farm,  from  EFS  Buffalo  Dunes  LLC,  a  GE  Capital  subsidiary, 

Following up on the joint work begun in 2009 in the field 

for about $60 million. 

of  carbon  capture  and  storage,  Enel  and  China  Huaneng 

The option to purchase the additional interest was provided 

Group  have  decided  to  further  expand  and  deepen  their 

for  in  the  original  agreement  between  Enel  Green  Power 

relationship,  forging  a  collaborative  effort  in  the  areas  of 

North  America  and  the  GE  Capital  subsidiary.  The  transac-

scientific  and  technological  cooperation,  the  development 

tion  was  closed  following  approval  by  the  Federal  Energy 

of projects for the use of electricity from conventional and 

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renewable  energy  sources,  management  research  in  the 

Colbun was notified of these resolutions on July 14, 2014. 

fields of social economy, sustainable development, policies 

After  having  assessed  the  documentation  received,  the 

and  regulation,  as  well  as  management  of  carbon  assets 

Company is now analyzing its legal options for best protec-

and carbon strategy.

ting the Group’s interest in Chile.

The  memorandum  of  understanding  with  China  National 

Nuclear Corporation, the state-owned company responsible 

for  all  aspects  of  nuclear  programs  in  China,  establishes  a 

framework for the exchange of information and best prac-

tices related to the development, design, construction, ope-

ration and maintenance of nuclear power plants.

10 

July

Start of disposal of equity 
investments in Slovakia and 
Romania

8 

July 

Capital contribution agreement 
for two wind plants in the 
United States

At its meeting of July 10, 2014, the Board of Directors of Enel 

SpA examined developments in the disposal program being 

implemented  to  strengthen  the  Group’s  financial  structu-

re,  as  provided  for  in  the  2014-2018  business  plan.  More 

specifically, the Chief Executive Officer informed the Board 

that, as part of that program, possible disposals by the Enel 

On  July  8,  2014,  Enel  Green  Power  North  America  (“EGP 

Group would include:

NA”)  signed  a  capital  contribution  agreement  for  about 

 > 66% of Slovenské elektrárne (held by Enel through Enel 

$400  million  with  a  consortium  led  by  the  J.P.  Morgan  in-

Produzione),  Slovakia’s  main  power  generation  com-

vestment bank. Under the agreement,  the consortium has 

pany, with a market share of close to 80%; 

committed to funding the 150-MW Origin wind project lo-

 > 64.4%  of  Enel  Distributie  Muntenia  and  Enel  Energie 

cated  in  Oklahoma  and  the  200-MW  Goodwell  project  in 

Muntenia, 51% of Enel Distributie Banat, Enel Distributie 

Oklahoma  and  Texas.  The  consortium  disbursed  the  funds 

Dobrogea and Enel Energie, and 100% of Enel Romania, 

for Origin in November 2014, once the plant entered servi-

a  services  company  (all  held  by  Enel  through  Enel  In-

ce, and will disburse the funds for Goodwell the 4th Quarter 

vestment Holding).

of  2015,  subject  to  compliance  with  the  requirements  set 

For both Slovakia and Romania, the Group has formally noti-

out  in  the  agreement.  Both  projects  are  associated  with 

fied the subsidiaries and their non-controlling shareholders 

long-term  power  purchase  agreements.  Within  the  fra-

(state-controlled  companies  or  entities)  of  the  start  of  the 

mework of the agreement, the J.P. Morgan-led consortium 

disposal  process,  and  has  appointed  the  financial  advisors 

will make a capital contribution totaling about $400 million 

(BNP  Paribas  and  Deutsche  Bank  for  the  Slovakian  assets 

to EGP NA. In exchange, the consortium will receive an equi-

and Citigroup and UniCredit for the Romanian assets) and 

ty interest with limited voting rights. This interest will allow 

legal counsel that will be providing support for the opera-

the consortium to obtain a percentage of the tax benefits to 

tion. 

be attributed to the Origin and Goodwell projects.

On February 25, 2015, the Board of Directors, under the gui-

9 

July 

Chilean government resolutions 
on the Aysén hydroelectric 
project

delines set out in the new business plan, decided to suspend 

the  process  of  disposing  of  distribution  and  sale  assets  in 

Romania  and  to  continue  with  the  disposal  of  generation 

assets held in Slovakia. 

For more information, please see note 30 - Assets and liabi-

lities held for sale.

On  July  9,  2014,  the  Chilean  government’s  Committee  of 

Ministers issued Resolutions 569 and 570 in response to pe-

titions filed by citizens and local communities, voiding the 

previous  Resolution  225/2011  issued  by  the  Comisión  de 

Evaluación de la Región de Aysén that had granted an envi-

ronmental permit for the hydroelectric project proposed by 

11 

July

Agreement reached 
between EGP, Sharp and 
STMicroelectronics

Centrales Hidroeléctricas de Aysén, a joint venture between 

On July 11, 2014, Enel Green Power SpA (“EGP”) and Sharp 

Endesa Chile and Colbun. 

Corporation reached an agreement for Enel Green Power to 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSassume  Sharp’s  obligations  arising  from  the  off-take  agre-

ement under which EGP and Sharp had committed to pur-

chasing the entire output of photovoltaic panels manufac-

tured at the Catania factory of 3SUN, the equally held joint 

venture  between  Enel  Green  Power,  Sharp  and  STMicro-

4 

September 

Acquisition of 21.1% of Edegel

electronics.  The  panels  produced  at  the  factory,  which  are 

On  September  4,  2014,  Enersis,  the  Chilean  subsidiary  of 

especially well-suited for high-temperature applications, are 

the Enel Group, successfully completed an operation begun 

used by EGP to build its photovoltaic plants in the  various 

the  previous  April  to  acquire  a  majority  stake  in  Edegel,  a 

geographical areas envisaged in the company’s 2014-2018 

Peruvian  generation  company  with  1,524  MW  of  installed 

business  plan,  including  South  America  and  South  Africa. 

capacity. The transaction involved the acquisition, for $421 

The price to be paid by Sharp to EGP was set at €95 million, 

million,  of  all  the  shares  indirectly  held  by  Inkia  Americas 

divided into a number of instalments, the last of which will 

Holdings  Limited  in  Generandes  Perú  (the  company  that 

be  paid  in  March  2015.  Following  this  agreement,  on  July 

controls Edegel with a holding of 54.20%), equal to 39.01% 

22, 2014, EGP acquired (for €30 million) Sharp’s 50% stake 

of its share capital. Accordingly, Enersis now has a direct and 

in  Enel  Green  Power  &  Sharp  Solar  Energy  Srl,  the  equally 

indirect stake of 58.6% in Edegel, increasing its holding by 

held  joint  venture  created  to  develop,  build  and  operate 

21.1%  from  the  37.5%  already  held  indirectly  through  its 

photovoltaic  plants,  using  the  photovoltaic  panels  manu-

subsidiary Endesa Chile.

factured at the 3SUN plant. The acquisition gave the Group 

100% control of Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy. 

Finally, on July 23, 2014, EGP signed an agreement with the 

other  partner  in  the  joint  venture,  STMicroelectronics,  un-

der which STMicroelectronics will pay EGP €15 million, fully 

freeing STMicroelectronics from any obligations associated 

24 

September 

Agreement with Hubject for 
electric mobility

with participation in the joint venture or in respect of EGP. 

On  September  24,  2014,  Enel  Distribuzione  and  Hubject  (a 

The  accord  also  provides  for  EGP  to  buy  out  the  interests 

German company that since 2013 has operated the European 

held  by  the  other  venturers,  Sharp  Corporation  and  STMi-

eRoaming platform bringing together more than 120 opera-

croelectronics, in 3SUN. The agreement will become effecti-

tors)  announced  the  signature  of  a  memorandum  of  under-

ve subject to the approval of the lender banks and the com-

standing  under  which  the  parties  will  work  together  for  the 

petent authorities (where necessary).

development of an Europe-wide eRoaming platform. Through 

20 

July

Amendments of the bylaws

eRoaming, electric vehicle drivers can recharge their vehicles at 

facilities that are not owned or operated by the utility of which 

they  are  customers.  The  goal  of  the  agreement  is  to  enable 

electric vehicle recharging at around 5,000 stations across an 

area spanning from Sicily to Lapland, with automatic debiting 

of the charge to customer’s ordinary utility bills.

On July 20, 2014, the Board of Directors of Enel SpA appro-

The collaboration between Enel and Hubject in the eRoaming 

ved  a  number  of  amendments  of  the  bylaws  with  a  view 

field is one of the main outcomes of Green eMotion, the EU re-

to  ensuring  their  compliance  with  the  provisions  intro-

search project on electric mobility grouping 43 partners drawn 

duced  by  Decree  Law  21  of  March  15,  2012  (ratified  with 

from  industry,  the  energy  sector,  electric  vehicle  manufactu-

amendments with Law 56 of May 11, 2012) concerning the 

rers, local authorities, universities and research institutions.

special powers of the Italian government in strategic indu-

stries and to eliminating references to a number of autho-

rizations  to  increase  share  capital  (mainly  in  the  service  of 

stock option plans) that, having been approved some time 

ago, have now been executed or are no longer in effect.

30 

September 

Acquisition of upstream licenses 
in Algeria

On September 30, 2014, Enel was awarded, in partnership 

with  the  multinational  Dragon  Oil,  two  gas  exploration 

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blocks  within  the  framework  of  the  fourth  bid  round  to 

offer conducted between October 20 and 27, 2014, purchased 

award hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation contracts 

notes it had issued and that are listed on the Dublin exchange 

launched  in  January  2014  by  Algeria’s  state  oil  licensing 

and guaranteed by Enel for a total of around €762 million.

body.

The  operation  was  performed  as  part  of  efforts  to  optimize 

Enel  will  hold  70%  of  the  partnership  for  Msari  Akabli  in 

Enel Finance International’s finance operations and is aimed at 

south-eastern Algeria, where promising oil and gas discove-

actively managing maturities and debt servicing costs.

ries have been already made, and will serve as project ope-

rator, while Dragon Oil will hold the remaining 30%.

At Tinrhert Nord, situated in the Illizi basin in western Alge-

ria, an area with a number of producing oil fields and whe-

re  Enel  already  holds  the  South  East  Illizi  concession,  Enel 

will hold 30% of the partnership and Dragon Oil (serving as 

4 

November 

Appointment of officer 
responsible for the preparation 
of the financial reports

project operator) will hold 70%.

On November 4, 2014, the Board of Directors of Enel, after 

14 

October 

Memorandum of 
understanding with Bank of 
China

receiving  a  favorable  opinion  from  the  Board  of  Auditors, 

appointed Alberto De Paoli as the officer responsible for the 

preparation  of  the  financial  reports  of  Enel  SpA,  replacing 

Luigi  Ferraris,  starting  from  November  12,  2014.  He  also 

replaced  Luigi  Ferraris  as  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  the 

Company starting from that date.

On  October  14,  2014,  Enel  signed  a  memorandum  of  un-

derstanding  with  Bank  of  China,  a  leader  in  the  Chinese 

banking sector. The agreement calls for undertaking a joint 

assessment  of  future,  potential  financial  transactions  over 

the next five years. Specifically, Bank of China declares itself 

available, through its headquarters and global network, to 

7 

November 

Agreement for the sale of SE 
Hydropower and SF Energy

grant  potential  financing  facilities  to  Enel  of  up  to  €1  bil-

On November 7, 2014, Enel Produzione and Società Elettrica 

lion, subject to a joint assessment with Enel. These facilities 

Altoatesina SpA (“SEL”, a company controlled by the Autono-

include  loans,  credit  support  as  well  as  project  and  trade 

mous Province of Bolzano) signed contracts for the sale of the 

finance  and,  if  employed,  will  be  used  to  partially  finance 

stakes held by Enel Produzione in SE Hydropower and SF Ener-

Enel Group projects in China and elsewhere. Moreover, ba-

gy for a total of €400 million. 

sed  upon  its  experience  in  the  renminbi  (“RMB”)  currency 

More specifically, the price for the sale of the 40% stake held 

market,  Bank  of  China  will  provide  its  advisory  services  to 

by Enel Produzione in SE Hydropower is expected to total €345 

Enel  for  its  operations  in  that  market.  In  turn,  Enel  will  re-

million. The completion of the transaction is conditional on the 

gard Bank of China as its strategic partner for global RMB-

approval of the Italian antitrust authorities and on SEL obtai-

denominated  transactions  and  will  consider  the  possibility 

ning a commitment from the banks to provide the funding for 

of using RMB as the base currency for its transactions with 

the purchase of the above shareholding. 

Bank of China. Other services Bank of China will provide in-

The price for the sale of the stake held by Enel Produzione in SF 

clude hedging instruments, financial consulting, as well as 

Energy (whose share capital is held in equal amounts by Enel 

support in relationships with strategic partners in the China 

Produzione, SEL and Dolomiti Energia) is expected to amount 

and Asia region.

31 

October 

Enel Finance International 
repurchases bonds

to €55 million. The completion of the transaction is subject to 

the right of pre-emption held pro-rata by the shareholder Do-

lomiti Energia and is also conditional on SEL obtaining a com-

mitment from the banks to provide the funding for the purcha-

se of the above shareholding. 

This transaction is part of the disposal plan announced by Enel 

to the market and will enable the Group to reduce its consoli-

On  October  31,  2014,  Enel  Finance  International,  a  wholly-

dated net financial debt by an amount equal to about the total 

owned  subsidiary  of  Enel,  following  the  non-binding  tender 

price reported above.

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November 

Enel Green Power signs a $104 
million loan agreement with 
Banco Santander

25 

November 

Reorganization of operations 
in the Iberian peninsula and in 
Latin America

On November 14, 2014, Enel Green Power SpA (“EGP”), acting 

Approval of the reorganization plan

through its fully owned subsidiary Dominica Energía Limpia, 

On July 30, 2014, the Board of Directors of Enel SpA approved 

signed a $104 million loan agreement with Banco Santander 

plans to reorganize Group operations in the Iberian peninsula 

as lender, sole lead arranger and agent. The agreement is co-

and in Latin America. The main objectives of the project are:

vered by the Spanish Export Credit Agency (“CESCE”). 

 > to align the corporate structure with the new organiza-

The 15-year term loan is secured by a parent company gua-

tional structure of the Group, simplify the chain of control 

rantee  issued  by  EGP.  The  loan  is  aimed  at  supporting  the 

of  the  companies  operating  in  Latin  America  and  crea-

investment  executed  in  the  company’s  100-MW “Dominica 

ting the conditions for optimizing the Group’s cash flows;

I” wind farm, which amounts to approximately $196 million.

 > to  focus  the  operations  of  Endesa  as  the  leading  com-

The operating plant, located in the municipality of Charcas, 

pany in energy markets in the Iberian peninsula, by me-

in  the  state  of  San  Luis  Potosí,  Mexico,  is  comprised  of  fifty 

ans of a new business plan focused on the development 

2-MW turbines and is capable of generating up to 260 GWh 

of current business platforms and leveraging the compe-

per year.

titiveness of operations in Spain and Portugal.

The loan bears an interest rate in line with the market bench-

mark  and  is  the  second  granted  to  the  Enel  Green  Power 

Binding  proposal  of  Enel  Energy  Europe  to  Endesa  for 

Group  by  Banco  Santander  with  the  coverage  of  CESCE  in 

the acquisition of the interests in Enersis and Endesa La-

2014, increasing the overall amount relating to such loans up 

tinoamérica

to more than €230 million.

On September 11, 2014, the Board agreed and approved: 

19 

November 

Enel admitted to CDP Italy 
Climate Disclosure Leadership 
Index 2014 and STOXX Global 
ESG Leaders index

 > the presentation to Endesa by Enel Energy Europe, now 

Enel Iberoamérica, a wholly-owned Spanish subsidiary of 

Enel, which in turn holds 92.06% of Endesa, of a binding 

proposal for the acquisition of the 60.62% interest held 

directly and indirectly by Endesa in the Chilean company 

Enersis, parent company for operations in Latin America. 

On November 19, 2014, the Enel Group was admitted to the 

More specifically, the stakes to be acquired are 20.30% of 

prestigious  CDP  Italy  Climate  Disclosure  Leadership  Index 

Enersis held directly by Endesa and 100% of Endesa La-

2014, published in the CDP Italy 100 Climate Change Report 

tinoamérica, which in turn holds 40.32% of Enersis. The 

2014.  Enel  was  ranked  in  the  index  as  a  leading  company 

proposal provides for a total purchase price for the above 

in terms of quality, comprehensiveness and transparency of 

interests in an amount equal to €8,252.9 million (based 

climate change data it made available to the market throu-

upon an implicit price for Enersis shares of 215.0 Chilean 

gh CDP, the international NGO promoting sustainable eco-

pesos, equal to €0.28 at the exchange rate prevailing on 

nomy. 

September 10, 2014), net of overheads and the net liabi-

Furthermore,  Enel  was  admitted  for  the  first  time  to  the 

lities of Endesa Latinoamérica, equal to a negative €144 

STOXX  Global  ESG  Leaders  index,  a  benchmark  designed 

million.  The  price  was  determined  using  international 

to  measure  the  performance  of  companies  demonstrating 

valuation  procedures  and  methods  generally  accepted 

strong  Environmental,  Social  and  Governance  (ESG)  prac-

for  these  operations,  supported  by  the  fairness  opinion 

tices.  The  index  was  created  by  financial  services  supplier 

issued by Mediobanca as a financial advisor;

STOXX Limited, which is in turn owned by the German and 

 > the concomitant presentation by Enel Iberoamérica of a 

the Swiss stock exchanges.

proposal  for  Endesa  to  distribute  an  extraordinary  cash 

dividend,  in  an  amount  equal  to  the  consideration  re-

ceived  by  Endesa  for  the  sale  of  60.62%  of  Enersis,  the 

payment of which will be dependent upon the execution 

of the sale. 

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The proposal regarding the purchase of 60.62% of Enersis 

ry cash dividend equal to €0.76 per share, for an overall 

provides for, inter alia, a clause under which, for a period of 

amount of about €800 million, to be paid in 2015;

two  years  from  the  closing  date  of  such  transaction,  Enel 

 - for 2015 and 2016, the target of an annual increase of 

Iberoamérica shall pay Endesa, in the event of the sale for 

at least 5% in the ordinary cash dividend of €0.76 per 

cash of a stake in the share capital of Enersis to a non-Enel 

share;

Group purchaser that reduces the total stake held (directly 

 - payment of the ordinary dividends to be made in two 

or  indirectly)  to  below  60.62%,  any  positive  difference 

instalments, during the months of January and July, in 

between the price per Enersis share upon which such sale is 

conformity  with  the  usual  practice  of  Endesa’s  main 

based and that on which the purchase of 60.62% of Enersis 

competitors. 

is based, multiplied by the number of Enersis shares sold.

Acceptance  by  Endesa  Shareholders’  Meeting  of  Enel 

Acceptance  of  Enel  Energy  Europe’s  proposal  by  Ende-

Energy  Europe’s  proposal  and  resolutions  on  the  distri-

sa’s Board of Directors 

bution of dividends

Both the proposal for the sale of 60.62% of Enersis and that 

On  October  21,  2014,  the  Endesa  Shareholders’  Meeting 

for the extraordinary cash dividend were then examined by 

approved  the  binding  proposal  presented  by  the  Board  of 

the Board of Directors of Endesa, which on September 17, 

Directors of Endesa regarding the abovementioned acquisi-

2014, approved the operation, submitting it for approval to 

tion of Enersis and the distribution of the two extraordinary 

the  Shareholders’  Meeting  based  on  the  proposals  formu-

cash dividends.

lated by a special internal committee comprised entirely of 

independent directors, which had been mandated to verify 

Resolution of the Board of Directors of Enel SpA for the 

that  the  reorganization  plan  is  in  line  with  the  corporate 

placement  by  Enel  Energy  Europe  of  a  portion  of  the 

interests  of  Endesa  from  an  economic,  financial,  legal  and 

share capital of Endesa on the market

strategic standpoint.

Finally, on November 4, 2014, the Board of Directors appro-

ved the placement by Enel Energy Europe, now Enel Ibero-

Approval of the Board of Directors of Endesa of the di-

américa, of Endesa shares on the market. The initial amount 

stribution  of  an  extraordinary  dividend  and  Endesa’s 

to be placed will be equal to 17% of Endesa’s share capital 

new dividend policy

and may reach up to a maximum of 22%, including in any 

On October 7, 2014, the Board of Directors of Endesa, in the 

case  the  greenshoe  option  (under  such  option,  the  Joint 

context  of  updating  that  company’s  business  plan,  discus-

Global Coordinators may acquire up to a maximum of 15% 

sed and approved the following:

of the shares to be placed). 

 > the distribution of a further extraordinary cash dividend, 

by way of an interim dividend on profits for 2014, equal 

Public offering of Endesa shares

to €6.00 per share, for an overall amount of €6,353 mil-

On November 6, 2014, the Spanish securities market autho-

lion,  with  the  aim  of  establishing  a  more  balanced  and 

rity,  Comisión  Nacional  del  Mercado  de  Valores  (“CMNV”), 

efficient  financial  structure.  The  dividend  is  being  paid 

approved  the  publication  of  the  prospectus  for  the  above 

in addition to the extraordinary dividend announced on 

placement of shares, consisting of: 

September 17, 2014, submitted for approval to Endesa’s 

 > a  public  offering  of  shares  in  Spain  to  retail  investors, 

shareholders at the extraordinary meeting of October 21, 

representing  15%  of  the  Initial  Offer  (excluding  the 

2014, equal to €7.795 per share, for an overall amount of 

greenshoe  option),  with  the  possibility  of  re-allotting  a 

€8,253 million, related to the sale to Enel Energy Europe, 

portion of the shares originally aimed at the Institutional 

now Enel Iberoamérica, of the 60.62% interest held both 

Offer to the Public Offer (so-called clawback provision), in 

directly  and  indirectly  by  Endesa  in  the  share  capital  of 

which case the amount of the Public Offer could be rai-

the Chilean company Enersis; 

sed up to a maximum of 30% of the Initial Offer and up 

 > a new dividend policy for the financial years 2014-2016 

to a maximum of 23.27% of the Maximum Offer (exclu-

which, given the greater cash flows expected to be gene-

ding the greenshoe option). The maximum price for the 

rated by Endesa, includes the following:

Endesa  shares  to  be  placed  through  the  Public  Offer, 

 - for 2014, in addition to the two extraordinary cash divi-

which began on November 7, 2014, was set at €15.535 

dends mentioned above, the distribution of an ordina-

per  share,  corresponding  to  the  highest  of  the  closing 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSprices  for  Endesa  shares  reported  on  the  Spanish  stock 

over-allotted and under the greenshoe option if exercised), 

exchange  between  October  29  and  November  5,  2014. 

equal to 21.92% of the share capital of Endesa, for a total 

The final price for the Public Offer is equal to the lesser 

value of €3,133 million. The number of shares for the Glo-

of the aforementioned maximum price and the price set 

bal Offer was determined by taking account of the demand 

for the Institutional Offer. A bonus share incentive will be 

from institutional investors, the Global Offer price and mar-

available for the Public Offer, providing for the awarding 

ket  conditions.  The  definitive  number  of  shares  allotted 

of one free Endesa share for every 40 shares purchased 

through the Global Offer was therefore equal to 34,810,500 

during the Public Offer and held for 12 months without 

shares for the Public Offer and 197,259,500 shares for the 

interruption from the date of settlement. A mechanism 

Institutional  Offer  (including  30,270,000  shares  under  the 

for preferred allotment of the shares under the Public Of-

greenshoe  option).  The  shares  placed  through  the  Public 

fer to shareholders of Endesa as of November 5, 2014 is 

Offer  were  allotted  to  retail  investors  as  indicated  in  the 

also envisaged;

prospectus.  The  offer  aimed  at  institutional  investors  was 

 > an offering of shares to Spanish and international insti-

handled by a consortium of banks led by Banco Santander, 

tutional investors, totaling 85% of the Initial Offer (exclu-

BBVA, Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan as Joint Global Coordi-

ding  the  greenshoe  option  and  unless  the  clawback 

nators, while Goldman Sachs International, Morgan Stanley 

provision for the Public Offer is exercised). The price for 

and UBS Limited acted as Joint Bookrunners. 

the shares placed through the Institutional Offer, which 

BBVA  and  Banco  Santander  also  coordinated  the  consor-

began  on  November  13,  2014,  was  determined  on  No-

tium handling the offer to retail investors in Spain. Medio-

vember  20,  2014  in  consultation  with  the  Joint  Global 

banca acted as financial advisor to Enel and to Enel Ibero-

Coordinators, taking into account, among other conside-

américa (in its capacity as offeror).

rations,  the  quantity  and  quality  of  the  orders  received 

for the Institutional Offer, as well as the overall demand 

Exercise of greenshoe option

relating to the Global Offer and market conditions.

On November 25, 2014, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Li-

On November 19, 2014, the Public Offer was closed. Accor-

mited, acting as Stabilization Agent on behalf of the consor-

ding to the information provided by the Joint Global Coordi-

tium of banks handling the Public Offer aimed at institutio-

nators, demand totaled approximately 1.7 times the amount 

nal investors, fully exercised the greenshoe option for a total 

initially offered. Considering the results of the Public Offer, 

of 30,270,000 Endesa shares at the offer price of €13.50 per 

Enel  Energy  Europe,  now  Enel  Iberoamérica,  having  taken 

share. Following the exercise of the greenshoe option, the 

advice from the Joint Global Coordinators, decided to avail 

Global Offer, launched by Enel Energy Europe, now Enel Ibe-

itself of the possibility to increase the number of shares ori-

roamérica, therefore involved the sale of 232,070,000 Ende-

ginally intended for retail investors, allocating to the Public 

sa shares, equal to 21.92% of the company’s share capital, 

Offer a further 11,333,823 shares, thus increasing the total 

for a total consideration of €3,132,945,000.

number of shares for retail investors to 34,810,500 shares. 

With  the  exercise  of  the  greenshoe  option,  the  stabiliza-

The allocation of the shares to retail investors was made in 

tion  period,  which  had  initially  been  scheduled  to  end  on 

accordance with the provisions indicated in the prospectus. 

December 15, 2014, was concluded. Credit Suisse Securities 

Subsequently,  on  November  23,  2014,  the  Board  of  Direc-

(Europe) Limited had not carried out any stabilization tran-

tors of Enel SpA, having taken advice from the Joint Global 

sactions in Endesa shares.

Coordinators, decided, within the scope of its powers, to set 

the price for the offer aimed at institutional investors (“Insti-

tutional Offer”) at €13.50 per Endesa share. 

The price will also be applied to the offer for retail investors 

(the “Public Offer” and, together with the Institutional Offer, 

the “Global  Offer”),  since,  as  previously  announced  to  the 

27 

November 

Enel signs an agreement with 
China’s ZTE Corporation on 
electric mobility, smart grids 
and renewables

market, the Public Offer price will be equal to the lesser of 

On November 27, 2014, Enel SpA signed a framework agre-

the  maximum  price  for  the  Public  Offer  (equal  to  €15.535 

ement with ZTE Corporation, a leading Chinese IT company. 

per share) and the price set for the Institutional Offer. 

This agreement will kick-start cooperation between the two 

The number of shares to be placed through the Global Offer 

groups in the areas of electric mobility, smart grids and re-

was set at 232,070,000 shares (including 30,270,000 shares 

newable generation to achieve strategic objectives through 

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the development of sustainable, innovative technologies.

Regarding  electric  mobility,  Enel  and  ZTE  have  agreed  to 

share information on the technological solutions developed 

by both companies on vehicle charging, as well as exploring 

integrated solutions and synergies for a possible joint com-

11 

December 

Enel Green Power and Itaú 
Unibanco sign a $100 million 
loan agreement

mercial development. 

On December 11, 2014, Enel Green Power, acting through 

On  smart  grids,  the  parties  have  agreed  to  evaluate  busi-

its Brazilian subsidiary Enel Brasil Participações, and Itaú Uni-

ness opportunities in markets of common interest, based on 

banco signed a 10-year term loan agreement for over 260 

Enel’s technology and solutions in the field.

million Brazilian reais (approximately $100 million). The loan 

In the renewable sector, Enel and ZTE will start collaborating 

with  Itaú,  arranged  by  the  International  Finance  Corpora-

on existing Enel projects to identify optimization opportuni-

tion  (“IFC”),  will  cover  part  of  the  investment  to  construct 

ties  to  better  integrate  IT  solutions  toward  improving  per-

over 260 MW of wind power in the states of Bahia, Pernam-

formance of renewable power plants. 

buco  and  Rio  Grande  do  Norte,  located  in  north-eastern 

A dedicated effort will focus on cooperation in off-grid re-

Brazil. The loan comes on top of the $200 million Brazilian 

newable generation, including collaboration at the Ollagüe 

Real-linked loan closed in May 2014 on IFC’s own account, 

site  in  Chile.  In  Ollagüe,  a  village  near  the  Bolivian  border, 

in support of Enel Green Power’s wind power development 

Enel Green Power is constructing an innovative 232 kW off-

projects in those areas.

grid hybrid plant combining photovoltaic power and a mi-

ni-wind turbine generator coupled with an energy storage 

system.  Such  a  collaborative  effort  addressing  the  Ollagüe 

project  is  aimed  at  exploring  possible  optimization  and 

identifying  further  development  opportunities  for  similar 

12 

December

installations.

1 

December 

Enel Green Power awarded 
114 MW of wind capacity in 
Brazilian public tender

Sale of LaGeo

On December 12, 2014, Enel Green Power (“EGP”) and Inver-

siones Energéticas (“INE”), the Salvadorian state-owned ener-

gy company, signed an agreement for the sale of the 36.2% 

stake EGP owns in LaGeo (the EGP and INE joint venture for 

the development of geothermal power in El Salvador) to INE 

which  is  already  the  majority  shareholder  of  the  Salvadorian 

On  December  1,  2014,  following  the  A-5  Brazilian  public 

company with a 63.8% stake. 

auction,  Enel  Green  Power  was  awarded  the  right  to  sign 

With  this  agreement  EGP  sold  off  its  entire  shareholding  in 

20-year  power  supply  contracts  with  a  pool  of  Brazilian 

LaGeo to INE for approximately $280 million (about €224 mil-

electricity distribution companies with power produced by 

lion), thereby closing its operations in the country. 

a new 114-MW wind project.

EGP and INE began negotiations under the umbrella of the In-

The wind farm, Morro do Chapéu, will be constructed in Ba-

ternational Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (IC-

hia state, in north-eastern Brazil, where the company alre-

SID) of the World Bank in Washington D.C. aimed at finding a 

ady  manages  approximately  400  MW  of  wind  projects  in 

mutually beneficial solution and ending an eight-year dispute 

operation or under construction and over 254 MW of pho-

between the two companies. 

tovoltaic projects awarded within the last “Leilão de Reser-

The sale was made under the framework of a settlement agre-

va” public tender.

ement  signed  with  the  El  Salvadorian  government  in  regard 

Morro do Chapéu, with a total installed capacity of 114 MW 

to ongoing ICSID litigation. The full effectiveness of the final 

and an average load factor of more than 50%, equivalent to 

settlement of the dispute with the Republic of El Salvador is 

approximately  4,500  hours  of  energy  production  per  year, 

subject to certain conditions (termination of the pending lo-

will  be  able  to  generate  over  500  GWh  per  year,  avoiding 

cal litigation against EGP and its representatives) to be verified 

the  annual  emission  of  over  150,000  tons  of  CO2  into  the 
atmosphere.

within the next six months.

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December

Sale of Enel Green Power France

On  December  18,  2014,  Enel  Green  Power  International 

(“EGPI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enel Green Power, sold 

the entire share capital of Enel Green Power France (“EGP Fran-

ce”) to Boralex EnR, an indirect French subsidiary of the Cana-

dian company Boralex Inc. for a total of €298.4 million, inclu-

ding  the  reimbursement  of  an  outstanding  shareholder  loan 

granted to EGP France. With this sale, Enel Green Power exits 

the renewable energy sector in France.

The total of €298.4 million paid to EGPI accounts for a €3.3 mil-

lion net cash position and is subject to a price adjustment in line 

with the standard procedures for this type of transactions. The 

full amount was paid at the closing of the transaction.

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Reference scenario

Enel and the financial markets

Gross operating margin per share (euro)

Operating income per share (euro)

Group net earnings per share (euro)

Group net ordinary earnings per share (euro)

Dividend per share (euro)

Group shareholders’ equity per share (euro)

Share price - 12-month high (euro)

Share price - 12-month low (euro)

Average share price in December (euro)

Market capitalization (millions of euro) (1)

No. of shares outstanding at December 31 (millions)

(1) Calculated on average share price in December.

Enel stock weighting in:

- FTSE MIB index

- Bloomberg World Electric index

Rating

Standard & Poor’s

Outlook

Medium/long-term

Short-term

Outlook

Medium/long-term

Short-term

Outlook

Medium/long-term

Short-term

Moody’s

Fitch

(1)  Figures updated to January 31, 2015.

2014 

2013 restated

1.68

0.33

0.05

0.32

0.14

3.35

4.46

3.13

3.75

35,307

9,403

1.78

1.04

0.34

0.33

0.13

3.82

3.38

2.30

3.10

29,190

9,403

Current (1)

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2012

9.49%

2.94%

Stable

BBB

A-2

9.45%

2.89%

Stable

BBB

A-2

8.82%

3.12%

11.02%

3.17%

Stable

 Negative

BBB

A-2

BBB+

A-2

Negative

Negative

Negative

Negative

Baa2

P2

Stable

BBB+

F2

Baa2

P2

Baa2

P2

Baa2

P2

Stable Watch Negative

Watch Negative

BBB+

F2

BBB+

F2

BBB+

F2

In  2014,  the  United  States  experienced  an  acceleration  in 

decline  in  inflation  expectations,  posting  record  lows  in 

economic  growth,  which  remained  weak  in  the  emerging 

many countries.

economies, the euro area and Japan. The outlook for global 

expansion  is  clouded  by  the  risk  of  a  further  slowdown  in 

In this economic climate, the main European equity indices 

the Chinese economy and a deterioration in the economic 

closed 2014 largely unchanged. The FTSE Italia All Share po-

and financial situation in Russia.

sted a loss of just -0.3%. Conversely, the European utilities 

In  the  advanced  economies,  2014  saw  a  continuation  of 

segment ran counter to this trend, closing the year sharply 

the  decline  in  long-term  interest  rates.  Yields  on  the  10-

higher (about +13% on the close of the previous year). 

year government securities of the euro-area countries con-

As regards Enel shares, 2014 ended with the stock price up 

tinued to subside over the course of the year owing to the 

significantly at €3.696 a share, a gain of 16% on the close of 

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2013, outperforming both the Italian index and the Europe-

For further information we invite you to visit the Investor Re-

an utilities index. 

lations section of our corporate website (http://www.enel.

com/en-GB/investor/),  which  contains  financial  data,  pre-

On June 26, 2014 Enel paid the dividend on 2013 profits of 

sentations, on-line updates of the share price, information 

€0.13 a share. 

on  corporate  bodies  and  the  regulations  of  Shareholders’ 

Meetings, as well as periodic updates on corporate gover-

At December 31, 2014, the Ministry for the Economy and Fi-

nance issues. 

nance held 31.2% of Enel, while institutional investors held 

44.7% and individual investors held the remaining 24.1%.

We  have  also  created  contact  centers  for  private  investors 

On February 26, 2015, the Ministry for the Economy and Fi-

(which can be reached by phone at +39-0683054000 or by 

nance sold a stake of 5.74% in the Company. Following the 

e-mail at azionisti.retail@enel.com) and for institutional in-

transaction, the Ministry’s holding declined from 31.24% to 

vestors  (phone:  +39-0683051;  e-mail:  investor.relations@

25.50%.

enel.com).

Performance of Enel share price and the Bloomberg World Electric and FTSE Italia All Share 
indices from January 1, 2014 to February 5, 2015

EURO

4.5

4.3

4.1

3.9

3.7

3.5

3.3

3.1

2.9

2.7

2.5

Jan
14

Feb
14

Mar
14

Apr
14

May
14

Jun
14

Jul
14

Aug
14

Sep
14

Oct
14

Nov
14

Dec
14

Jan
15

Feb
15

Enel

Bloomberg World Electric

STOXX 600 Utilities

FTSE Italia All Share

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Economic and energy conditions in 2014
Economic developments 

Economic  growth  in  2014  differed  among  the  main  geo-

in  the  foreign  exchange  market,  increased  inflation  and 

graphical  areas.  Of  the  advanced  economies,  the  United 

eroded  competitiveness,  especially  vis-à-vis  countries  that 

States acted as the driver of the world economy (+2.2% in 

export  manufactured  goods  (largely  the  south-east  Asian 

2014), while Europe and Japan struggled to sustain a reco-

countries).  Recent  years  have  seen  an  outflow  of  foreign 

very, which continues to lag. The emerging economies saw 

direct investment in emerging economies (with foreign di-

growth  slow  sharply  from  the  pace  experienced  in  recent 

rect investment - FDI of less than 1% of GDP in 2014 for the 

years. 

first time in 15 years). The most vulnerable countries were 

More specifically, the United States was the beneficiary of 

those  most  specialized  in  commodity  exports  (such  as  Ar-

a strong recovery in domestic consumption, buoyed by the 

gentina,  Brazil,  Colombia,  Peru  and  Russia)  and  countries 

return of employment to its pre-crisis levels, the rise in wa-

with current account deficits (South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia 

ges and the recovery in the real estate sector (these deve-

and Peru). In Latin America, Argentina and Brazil struggled 

lopments prompted the FED’s announcement that it would 

the most. The Argentine economy has been struggling with 

bring its monetary stimulus to an end). The difficulties en-

a currency crisis for a number of years now, with a real in-

countered  by  the  mature  economies  also  affected  the  Ja-

flation rate of more than 30%, a persistent contraction in 

panese  economy,  which  in  2014  saw  growth  stagnate  at 

exports, a large budget deficit and an unresolved foreign-

around 0% of GDP, with even a fiscal stimulus in the form of 

currency debt crisis. Brazil continues to be afflicted by high 

increased public spending having a smaller than expected 

inflation,  modest  growth,  and  large  budget  and  current 

impact. 

account  deficits  that  are  jeopardizing  the  status  of  its  so-

For  the  euro  area,  2014  ended  with  modest  growth 

vereign debt. Chile, Colombia and Peru displayed signs of 

(+0.8%), impeded mainly by the slowdown in consumption 

a  slowdown  in  2014,  although  they  still  posted  positive 

and by low inflation. Italy was the only G7 country to post a 

growth rates (+1.8%, +5.1%, +2.6% respectively). Chile was 

contraction in GDP in 2014 (-0.4%), the worst performance 

affected by a decline in demand from China (its main tra-

among  the  more  highly  indebted  European  countries.  By 

ding partner), the slowdown in FDI in the minerals industry 

contrast, Spain continued to display significant signs of re-

and  high  inflation  (with  core  inflation  well  above  the  tar-

covery, registered growth of 1.4% in 2014. The country be-

get of 3%). The collapse of oil prices was the main adverse 

nefitted from the recovery in the labor market and the de-

factor  for  Colombia  (exports  of  crude  oil  and  refined  pro-

cline in energy costs, factors that are sustaining the revival 

ducts accounted for 55% of total foreign sales), with a con-

of private consumption and the improvement in the trade 

sequent deterioration in the current account deficit (more 

balance (with the increase in exports also being supported 

than  5%  of  GDP).  In  Peru,  in  2014  the  outflow  of  foreign 

by the weakness of the euro).

investment and the decline in metals prices (copper, gold, 

Growth in the emerging economies slowed compared with 

silver), which account for 70% of total exports, gave rise to 

the previous year (+4.4% compared with +4.7% in 2013). A 

a decline in commodity prices. 

number of factors played a role, such as the deterioration in 

The year 2014 was especially challenging for Russia, which 

the outlook for growth in China and the fall in commodity 

is mired in a recession worsened by the collapse in the price 

prices. The Chinese slowdown will dampen the propensity 

of Brent oil and the international sanctions imposed in re-

to invest in capital goods (from the emerging economies) 

sponse to the Ukraine crisis, which have severely restricted 

and will spur greater demand for durables (from the advan-

access to capital markets. GDP growth came in at 0.6% in 

ced  economies),  with  dangerous  repercussions  for  the 

2014, compared with 1.3% in 2013. In order to counter the 

emerging economies that export raw materials (Argentina, 

fall in the ruble, the Russian central bank (CBR) raised offi-

Brazil,  Chile,  Colombia,  Indonesia,  Peru,  Russia  and  South 

cial  rates  by  750  bp  in  December,  bringing  them  to  17%, 

Africa).  For the latter,  the  collapse of commodity prices in 

and said it would maintain a restrictive policy stance until 

2014 as a result of the global economic slowdown helped 

Brent prices returned to a level consistent with budget ba-

slow  growth,  caused  current  account  balances  and  bud-

lance.

get  deficits  to  deteriorate,  sparked  considerable  volatility 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSThe following table shows the growth rates of GDP in the main countries in which Enel operates.

Annual real GDP growth

%

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Greece

France

Romania 

Russia

Brazil

Chile

Colombia 

Mexico

Peru

Canada

USA 

2014

-0.4

1.4

0.8

1.0

0.4

2.9

0.6

-0.1

1.8

5.1

2.2

2.5

2.4

2.4

Source: National statistical institutes and Enel based on data from ISTAT, INE, EUROSTAT, IMF, OECD and Global Insight.

Developments in the main market indicators

Money market

1.60

1.55

1.50

1.45

1.40

1.35

1.30

1.25

1.20

1.15

1.10

Feb
2012

Sep
2012

Apr
2013

Nov
2013

May
2014

Dec
2014

Euro - US dollar

3-month Euribor

2013

-1.9

-1.2

-1.4

-4.0

0.4

3.5

1.3

2.5

4.1

4.7

1.4

5.8

2.0

2.2

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

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International commodity prices 

In 2014 the price of Brent, which was $55.8/barrel at year-

supply by 2.8 million barrels/day (compared with growth in 

end  (compared  with  $110.8/barrel  in  2013),  experienced  a 

demand of 0.7 million barrels/day).

sharp fall the likes of which had not been seen since the oil 

The  impact  of  these  factors  was  compounded  by  the  re-

shock at the end of 2008, for reasons mainly related to struc-

luctance shown by the OPEC countries at the end of 2014, 

tural developments in supply and demand. 

Saudi Arabia first and foremost, to reduce production levels 

On  the  demand  side,  several  factors  slowed  consumption, 

in order to maintain market shares. In addition to these fun-

including (i) the slowdown in global economic growth and 

damentals, a number of financial factors, such as the termi-

(ii)  stringent  environmental  constraints  that  have  discoura-

nation  of  expansionary  monetary  measures  (quantitative 

ged  consumption.  The  supply  side  was  characterized  by  (i) 

easing) and the resulting expected increase of interest rates 

the  strong  expansion  in  unconventional  production  in  the 

by  the  Federal  Reserve,  have  further  increased  downward 

United  States  and  Canada  (tight  oil)  and  (ii)  the  strong  re-

pressures.

covery in Libyan output over the past year, which increased 

Commodity prices 

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

Jan
12

Mar
12

May
12

Jul
12

Sep
12

Nov
12

Jan
13

Mar
13

May
13

Jul
13

Sep
13

Nov
13

Jan
14

Mar
14

May
14

Jul
14

Sep
14

Nov
14

Zeebrugge Gas (€/toe)

API2 coal (€/toe)

Brent (€/toe)

The  abrupt  drop  in  Brent  oil  prices  only  impacted  gas  and 

which  is  also  affected  by  excess  supply,  caused  transport 

coal prices in the final month of the year. The price of coal 

costs to plunge by about 50% in December alone. 

amounted to $71.3/metric ton at the end of the year, a re-

The spot price of natural gas at the Zeebrugge hub in Europe 

duction of 13% on the previous year. The growth in energy 

contracted by 25% over the course of the year, going from 

demand is slowing and in many mature markets has turned 

64.8 pence/therm (2013) to 48.4 pence/therm (2014). The 

negative as a result of the combined impact of the deterio-

decline was driven by the weakness of demand for thermal 

ration in economic conditions, new energy efficiency mea-

generation  purposes  and  residential  uses.  With  regard  to 

sures, stringent environmental policies and the ever increa-

thermal  generation  in  particular,  the  reduction  in  demand 

sing competition from renewables, giving rise to a surplus of 

associated with the economic slowdown and weather fac-

supply on the market.

tors was compounded by the expansion of renewables ge-

In  addition,  structural  conditions  in  the  shipping  market, 

neration.

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Electricity demand 

Developments in electricity demand  

GWh

Italy

Spain

Romania

Russia (1)

Slovakia

Argentina 

Brazil (2)

Chile (2) (3)

Colombia 

2014

309,006

243,395

50,452

772,255

27,950

130,654

474,033

49,409

63,772

2013

318,475

246,372

49,809

767,804

28,682

129,166

463,626

48,136

60,885

Change

-3.0%

-1.2%

1.3%

0.6%

-2.6%

1.2%

2.2%

2.6%

4.7%

(1)  Europe/Urals.
(2)  Net of grid losses.
(3)  Figure for the SIC - Sistema Interconectado Central.
Source: Enel based on TSO figures.

In  Europe,  electricity  demand  decreased  in  the  Mediterra-

Russia, demand increased slightly (+0.6%) in 2014 compa-

nean countries, primarily due to the slowdown in industrial 

red with the previous year. Demand continued to rise in La-

consumption  and  to  weather  effects.  More  specifically,  in 

tin America, with a significant increase in Colombia (+4.7%) 

Italy  (-3.0%)  and  Spain  (-1.2%)  the  negative  performance 

and smaller gains in Chile (+2.6%), Argentina (+1.2%) and 

of the industrial sector and the macroeconomic uncertainty 

Brazil (+2.2%).

had a decisive impact on the level of electricity demand. In 

Italy 

Domestic electricity generation and demand  

Millions of kWh

Net electricity generation:

- thermal

- hydroelectric

- wind

- geothermal 

- photovoltaic

Total net electricity generation

Net electricity imports

Electricity delivered to the network

Consumption for pumping

Electricity demand

2014

2013

        Change

165,684

183,404

(17,720)

58,067

14,966

5,541

23,299

267,557

43,703

311,260

(2,254)

309,006

54,068

14,812

5,319

21,229

278,832

42,138

320,970

(2,495)

318,475

3,999

154

222

2,070

(11,275)

1,565

(9,710)

241

(9,469)

Source: Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale (monthly report - December 2014).

-9.7%

7.4%

1.0%

4.2%

9.8%

-4.0%

3.7%

-3.0%

9.7%

-3.0%

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Domestic electricity demand in 2014 decreased by 3.0% on 

11,275  million  kWh,  to  267,557  million  kWh.  More  speci-

2013, to 309,006 million kWh. Of total electricity demand, 

fically, in an environment of depressed electricity demand, 

85.9%  was  met  by  net  domestic  electricity  generation  for 

the  increase  in  hydroelectric  generation  (3,999  million 

consumption  (86.8%  in  2013)  with  the  remaining  14.1% 

kWh),  mainly  attributable  to  improved  water  availability 

being met by net electricity imports (13.2% in 2013). 

conditions,  and  the  rise  on  other  renewables  generation 

Net  electricity  imports  in  2014  increased  by  1,565  million 

mal  generation  up  222  million  kWh  and  wind  generation 

kWh, mainly as a result of lower average sales prices on in-

up 154 million kWh) as a result of the expansion in installed 

ternational markets.

capacity in the country, led to a reduction in thermal gene-

(photovoltaic  generation  up  2,070  million  kWh,  geother-

Net  electricity  generation  in  2014  decreased  by  4.0%  or 

ration of 17,720 million kWh.

Spain 

Electricity generation and demand in the peninsular market  

Millions of kWh

Net electricity generation

Consumption for pumping 

Net electricity exports (1)

Electricity demand

2014

253,429

(5,330)

(4,704)

243,395

2013

260,331

(5,958)

(8,001)

246,372

        Change

(6,902)

628

3,297

(2,977)

-2.7%

10.5%

41.2%

-1.2%

(1)  Includes the balance of trade with the extra-peninsular system.
Source: Red Eléctrica de España (Estadística diaria - December 2014 report). Volumes for 2013 are updated to November 30, 2014.

Electricity demand in the peninsular market in 2014 declined 

in exports and an increase in imports, due to lower average 

by 1.2% compared with 2013, to 243,395 million kWh. De-

sales prices on international markets.

mand was entirely met by net domestic generation for con-

sumption.

Net electricity generation in 2014 contracted by 2.7% or 6,902 

million kWh., essentially due to lower demand for electricity 

Net electricity exports in 2014 decreased by 41.2% compared 

in the peninsular market.

with 2013, essentially reflecting the net impact of a decrease 

Electricity generation and demand in the extra-peninsular market  

Millions of kWh

Net electricity generation

Net electricity imports

Electricity demand

2014

13,290

1,298

14,588

2013

13,441

1,269

14,710

        Change

(151)

29

(122)

-1.1%

2.3%

-0.8%

Electricity  demand  in  the  extra-peninsular  market  in  2014 

Net electricity generation in 2014 fell by 1.1% or 151 million 

decreased by 0.8% compared with 2013, falling to 14,588 

kWh as a result of lower demand for electricity in the extra-

million  kWh.  Of  total  demand,  91.1%  was  met  by  net  ge-

peninsular market.

neration in the extra-peninsular areas and 8.9% by net im-

ports.

Net  electricity  imports  in  2014  amounted  to  1,298  million 

kWh, all of which regarded trade with the Iberian peninsula.

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Electricity prices  

Electricity prices 

Italy

Spain 

Russia

Slovakia

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Average baseload price 
2014 (€/MWh)

Change in baseload 
price 2014-2013

Average peakload price 
2014 (€/MWh)

Change in peakload 
price 2014-2013

52.1

42.1

21.7

33.6

220.7

101.5

84.9

-17.3%

-4.8%

-12.6%

-9.8%

140.7%

-12.5%

19.1%

55.7

46.4

25.0

42.9

263.6

208.7

180.5

-16.2%

-3.5%

-12.6%

-12.2%

36.3%

-5.8%

7.2%

Price developments in the main markets  

Eurocents/kWh 

Final market (residential) (1)

Italy

France

Portugal

Romania

Spain

Slovakia

Final market (industrial) (2)

Italy

France

Portugal

Romania

Spain

Slovakia

2014

2013

        Change

15.4

10.6

12.7

9.1

17.7

12.2

10.8

7.4

10.3

7.5

11.9

11.1

15.0

10.5

12.3

8.9

17.7

13.8

11.2

7.2

10.1

8.6

11.5

12.3

2.6%

1.0%

3.4%

1.9%

-

-11.0%

-3.6%

3.8%

1.6%

-12.6%

2.7%

-10.2%

(1)  Half-year price net of taxes – annual consumption of between 2,500 kWh and 5,000 kWh.
(2)  Half-year price net of taxes – annual consumption of between 500 MWh and 2,000 MWh.
Source: Eurostat.

Electricity price developments in Italy 

1st
Quarter

2nd 
Quarter

3rd 
Quarter

4th 
Quarter

1st
Quarter

2nd 
Quarter

3rd 
Quarter

4th 
Quarter

2014

2013

Power Exchange - PUN IPEX (€/MWh)

52.4

46.5

50.5

58.8

63.8

57.4

65.5

65.1

Average residential user with annual 
consumption of 2,700 kWh (eurocents/kWh): 
price including taxes

19.2

19.0

19.0

19.3

19.1

18.9

19.2

19.0

Source: GME (Energy Markets Operator); Authority for Electricity, Gas and the Water System.

In Italy, the average uniform national sales price of electrici-

The  average  annual  price  (including  taxes)  for  residential 

ty on the Power Exchange fell sharply compared with 2013, 

users set by the Authority for Electricity, Gas and the Water 

dropping by 17.3%. 

System was essentially unchanged on the previous year.

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Natural gas markets

Gas demand

Millions of m3

Italy

Spain

2014

61,501

25,897

2013

69,478

28,662

  Change

(7,977)

(2,764)

-11.5%

-9.6%

Demand for natural gas in 2014 contracted sharply both in 

se economic conditions and the mix of generation sources, 

Italy and Spain. The drop was mainly attributable to adver-

characterized by the growing use of renewable energy.

Italy 

Domestic gas demand  

Millions of m3

Residential and civil

Industrial and services

Thermal generation

Other (1)

Total

2014

29,239

13,098

17,368

1,796

61,501

2013

33,709

13,174

20,672

1,923

69,478

  Change

(4,470)

(77)

(3,304)

(127)

(7,977)

-13.3%

-0.6%

-16.0%

-6.6%

-11.5%

(1)  Includes other consumption and losses.
Source: Enel based on data from the Ministry for Economic Development and Snam Rete Gas.

Domestic  demand  for  natural  gas  in  2014  totaled  61,501 

sentially the result of lower generation volumes, was com-

million cubic meters, a decrease of 11.5% on the previous 

pounded  by  a  decrease  in  consumption  for  domestic  and 

year. 

civil  uses,  attributable  to  the  impact  of  colder  weather  in 

The contraction in consumption for thermal generation, es-

2013.

Price developments 

Average residential user with annual 
consumption of 1,400 m3 (eurocents/
m3): price including tax

1st
Quarter

2nd
Quarter

3rd
Quarter 

4th
Quarter 

1st
Quarter

2nd
Quarter

3rd
Quarter 

4th
Quarter 

2014

2013

86.3

83.0

77.8

82.0

92.8

88.9

88.4

86.2

Source: Authority for Electricity, Gas and the Water System.

The annual average sales price of natural gas in Italy decreased by 7.6% in 2014.

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Regulatory and rate issues
The European regulatory framework

State aid modernization process

On May 8, 2012, the European Commission set out a reform 

plan to modernize the framework of rules and controls con-

cerning state aid. The three main, closely linked objectives 

are: foster growth in a strengthened, dynamic and compe-

titive internal market; focus enforcement on cases with the 

biggest impact on the internal market; and streamlined ru-

les and faster decisions. The European framework for state 

aid  for  the  energy  sector  includes  the  Environmental  and 

Energy Aid Guidelines (EEAG), the General Block Exemption 

Regulation (GBER) and the Research, Development and In-

novation Programme (RDI) Guidelines. 

On April 9, 2014 the Commission approved the revised EEAG 

for the 2014-2020 term, entering into force as of July 1, 2014. 

These promote a gradual transition to market-based mecha-

Market Abuse Rules (MAR and 
MAD)

Regulation (EU) 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and Di-

rective 2014/57/EU on criminal sanctions for market abuse 

(MAD) were published in the Official Journal of the Europe-

an Union on June 12, 2014. 

The new rules, which replace Directive 2003/6/EC and will 

enter  force  in  June  2016,  update  and  strengthen  the  exi-

sting framework to ensure investor protection and the inte-

grity of the financial markets. 

Energy Efficiency 
Communication 2014

nisms, such as auctions or feed-in premiums, for supporting 

On  July  23,  2014,  the  European  Commission  published 

renewable  energy,  establish  criteria  for  supporting  large 

the Energy Efficiency Communication, which analyzes the 

energy  consumers  that  face  international  competition  and 

regulatory period through 2020 and seeks to identify the 

include provisions for infrastructure aid and mechanisms for 

potential gains achievable by 2030. With regard to the for-

ensuring secure and adequate supplies (for example, capaci-

mer issue, it found that with current measures the EU will 

ty remuneration mechanisms) in the internal energy market.

achieve energy savings of 18-19% by 2020, compared with 

Rules on the provision of 
investment services (MiFID II)

The  new  framework  of  rules  governing  the  provision  of  in-

vestment services in Europe (“MiFID II”) was published in the 

Official Journal of the European Union on June 12, 2014. Mi-

FID  II  is  comprised  of  Directive  2014/65/EU  (MiFID)  and  Re-

gulation  (EU)  600/2014  (MiFIR),  which  replace  the  previous 

MiFID Directive 2004/39/EC. 

Among other things, the new rules expand the scope of appli-

cation of the financial regulations, broadening the definition 

of financial instruments and narrowing the exemptions cur-

rently available to companies that trade commodity derivati-

ves, including electricity and gas.

The MiFID II rules shall apply starting from January 2017. Prior 

to that date the Member States must transpose the Directive, 

while the European Commission and the European Securities 

and Markets Authority (ESMA) will be responsible for defining 

and  adopting  the  implementing  and  delegating  measures 

provided for under MiFID II.

the  original  target  of  20%.  In  the  light  of  this,  the  Com-

mission asserts that if all Member States work to properly 

implement the agreed legislation, the 20% target can be 

reached without the need for additional measures. For the 

period after 2020, the Commission has proposed a target 

of a 30% reduction in energy use by 2030 compared with 

2007 projections. 

Industrial Emissions Directive

As part of the process of implementing the Industrial Emis-

sions Directive (Directive 2010/75/EU) the European  Com-

mission  is  working  to  update  the  reference  document  on 

best available techniques for large combustion plants (BREF 

LCP), which includes the emissions levels associated with the 

best available technologies to be considered in the integra-

ted  environmental  permitting  process.  The  completion  of 

the review process scheduled for the end of 2015 could be 

delayed until the early months of 2016.

83

The Italian regulatory 
framework

The current structure of the Italian electricity market is the 

Sales Division  

Electricity

result of the liberalization process begun in 1992 with Direc-

tive 1992/96/EC, transposed into Law with Legislative De-

Retail market

cree 79/1999. This decree provided for: the liberalization of 

As  provided  for  by  Directive  2003/54/EC,  starting  from 

electricity  generation  and  sale;  reserving  transmission  and 

July  1,  2007  all  end  users  may  freely  choose  their  electri-

ancillary services to an independent network operator; the 

city supplier on the free market or participate in regulated 

granting  of  concessions  for  distribution  to  Enel  and  other 

markets. Law 125/2007 identified these regulated markets 

companies  run  by  local  governments;  the  unbundling  of 

as the “enhanced protection” market (for residential custo-

network services from other activities.

mers and small businesses with low-voltage connections) 

The  introduction  of  Directives  2003/54/EC  and  2009/72/

and the “safeguard” market (for large customers not eligi-

EC (transposed with Law 125/2007 and Legislative Decree 

ble for enhanced protection services).

93/2011,  respectively)  in  Italy  lent  further  impetus  to  the 

Free-market  operators  are  awarded  contracts  to  provide 

process,  particularly  through  the  complete  opening  of  the 

safeguard  services  on  a  geographical  basis  through  th-

retail market and the confirmation of the total independen-

ree-year auctions. Enel Energia was awarded contracts to 

ce  of  the  national  transmission  network  operator  (already 

provide services to five of the ten areas subject to auction 

provided for in the Decree of the Prime Minister of May 11, 

for the 2014-2016 period (Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Friuli 

2004) by separating its ownership from that of other electri-

Venezia Giulia, Sardinia, Campania, Abruzzo, Calabria and 

city operators.

Sicily).

The  process  of  liberalizing  the  natural  gas  market  began 

By  contrast,  enhanced  protection  service  is  provided  by 

with Directive 1998/30/EC, transposed in Italy through Le-

sellers connected with distributors. The prices and related 

gislative  Decree  164/2000,  calling  for  the  liberalization  of 

terms are set by the Authority and are updated quarterly 

the import, production and sale of gas and the separation 

based  on  criteria  designed  to  ensure  that  the  operators’ 

of  network  infrastructure  management  from  other  activi-

costs are covered. More specifically, the Authority annually 

ties through the establishment of distinct companies. As re-

updates the component for covering the operators’ costs 

gards the model for unbundling transport from other non-

in  the  enhanced  protection  market  (RCV)  so  as  to  ensure 

network  activities,  with  Resolution  515/2013/R/gas,  the 

that their costs are covered (operating costs, delinquency 

Authority for Electricity, Gas and the Water System (the “Au-

charges and amortization and depreciation) and that they 

thority”) mandated the transition to ownership unbundling 

receive a fair return on capital.

pursuant to Directive 2009/73/EC.

Operators  set  their  own  prices  for  free  market  services, 

with the Authority’s role limited to setting rules to protect 

both customers and operators. 

In this role, the Authority has adopted a number of measu-

res aimed at containing operators’ credit risk, which has ri-

sen in recent years due in particular to the economic crisis.

The Authority is in the process of launching the Integrated 

Information  System  (IIS).  This  system,  established  under 

Law  129/2010,  is  designed  to  manage  the  flow  of  infor-

mation between gas and electricity market operators and 

is  based  upon  a  central  databank  of  withdrawal  points, 

initially created for the electricity sector, that will be exten-

ded to the gas sector starting from 2015.

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Retail market

Generation and Energy 
Management Division

Legislative  Decree  164/2000  established  that,  as  from  Ja-

nuary 1, 2003, all customers may freely choose their natural 

Electricity 

gas supplier on the free market. 

However, alongside this, operators must offer a safeguard 

Wholesale production and market

service  to  their  customers  (only  for  residential  customers 

Electricity  generation  was  completely  liberalized  in  1999 

pursuant to Decree Law 69 of June 21, 2013), together with 

with Legislative Decree 79/1999 and can be performed by 

their own commercial offers, at the regulated prices establi-

anyone possessing a specific permit. 

shed by the Authority.

The electricity generated can be sold wholesale on the or-

If there is no company supplying this service, the continuity 

ganized  spot  market  (IPEX),  managed  by  the  Energy  Mar-

of supply for small customers not in arrears on bill payments 

kets  Operator  (GME),  and  through  organized  and  over-

(residential and other uses with an annual consumption of 

the-counter  platforms  for  trading  forward  contracts.  The 

less  than  50,000  standard  cubic  meters)  and  for  users  in-

organized platform includes the Forward Electricity Market 

volved in providing public services shall by ensured by the 

(FEM),  managed  by  the  GME,  in  which  forward  electrici-

supplier of last resort. If the customer is in arrears with bill 

ty  contracts  with  physical  delivery  are  traded.  Trading  can 

payments or it is not possible for the supplier of last resort 

also be conducted in derivatives with electricity as their un-

to provide service, supply continuity is ensured by the de-

derlying. The organized market for such transactions is the 

fault distribution supplier selected, like the supplier of last 

forward market (IDEX), operated by Borsa Italiana, while fi-

resort, through voluntary tenders for geographically-based 

nancial derivatives can also be negotiated on OTC platforms. 

contracts. The public procedures carried out in September 

Generators may also sell electricity to companies engaged in 

2014  identified  the  suppliers  of  last  resort  for  the  period 

energy trading, to wholesalers that buy electricity for resale 

October  1,  2014  -  September  30,  2016.  Enel  Energia  was 

at retail, and to the Acquirente Unico (Single Buyer), whose 

identified as supplier of last resort for 7 out of the 8 geo-

duty is to ensure the supply of energy to enhanced protec-

graphical areas covered by the auction and as default distri-

tion customers.

bution supplier for 6 out of 8 areas.

In addition, for the purposes of the provision of dispatching 

Starting from October 1, 2013, the reform of the financial 

services, which is the efficient management of the flow of 

terms and conditions applied to safeguard customers ente-

electricity on the grid to ensure that deliveries and withdra-

red force. In this situation, the Authority modified the pro-

wals  are  balanced,  electricity  generated  may  be  sold  on  a 

cedures for determining raw material component, indexing 

dedicated market, the Ancillary Services Market (ASM), whe-

it fully to spot market prices, introduced graduality compo-

re Terna procures the required resources from generators.

nents  (including  one  specifically  for  the  renegotiation  of 

The Authority and the Ministry for Economic Development 

long-term  contracts)  and  increased  the  component  cove-

are  responsible  for  regulating  the  electricity  market.  More 

ring retail sales costs to enhance cost-reflectivity.

specifically, with regard to dispatching services, the Authori-

With regard to the raw material cost component (QE), on 

ty has adopted a number of measures regulating plants es-

January  24,  2014,  the  Regional  Administrative  Court  of 

sential to the security of the electrical system. These plants 

Lombardy, in the course of an action brought by Enel Ener-

are deemed essential based on their geographical location, 

gia and Enel Trade, voided the resolutions by which the Au-

their technical features and their importance to the solution 

thority changed the formula for determining (and thereby 

of certain critical grid issues by Terna. In exchange for being 

reducing) the QE component for the 2010-2011 and 2011-

required to have electricity available and providing binding 

2012  gas  years.  On  April  10,  2014,  the  Authority  filed  an 

offers,  these  plants  receive  special  remuneration  determi-

appeal with the Council of State.

ned by the Authority.

With Decree Law 91 of June 24, 2014, all schedulable gene-

ration units located in Sicily with a capacity of more than 50 

MW were declared “essential to system security”. The mea-

sure will be in force until the completion of the “Sorgente-

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Rizziconi”  interconnector  between  Sicily  and  Calabria  and 

Authority. In applying this mechanism, the Ministry for Eco-

the other works needed to increase interconnection capa-

nomic Development (MED) selected several of Enel Produ-

city. The essentially units are required, starting from January 

zione’s plants using fuel oil for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 

1, 2015, to offer supply on energy and service markets and 

gas years. The MED did not employ this mechanism for the 

are entitled to fees to cover incurred generation costs based 

2014-2015 gas year.

upon rules analogous to those that already apply to other 

plans essential to system security.

Since the launch of the market in 2004, the regulations have 

provided for a form of administered compensation for ge-

neration  capacity.  In  particular,  plants  that  make  their  ca-

Gas

Wholesale market

pacity available for certain periods of the year identified in 

The  extraction,  import  (from  EU  countries)  and  export  of 

advance by the grid operator to ensure the secure operation 

natural gas have been liberalized. 

of the national electrical system receive a special fee.

According to the provisions of Legislative Decree 130/2010, 

In  August  2011,  the  Authority  published  Resolution 

operators cannot hold a market share that exceeds 40% of 

98/2011,  which  establishes  the  criteria  for  introducing  a 

domestic consumption. This limit may be raised to 55% if 

market  mechanism  for  compensating  generation  capacity 

the operator commits to creating 4 billion cubic meters in 

that replaces the current administered reimbursement. This 

new  storage  capacity  by  2015.  Under  this  provision,  the 

mechanism involves holding auctions through which Terna 

Ministry for Economic Development approved Eni’s propo-

will purchase from generators the capacity required to en-

sed plan to create new storage in early 2011. As of today, 

sure that the electricity system is adequately supplied in the 

2.6  billion  cubic  meters  in  new  storage  capacity  has  been 

coming years. 

created. Law 9/2014 establishes that, in order to limit the 

With  a  Decree  of  the  Minister  for  Economic  Development 

costs for the system, the remaining storage capacity (up to 

of June 30, 2014, the capacity market operational mechani-

4 billion cubic meters) be created only if there is market de-

sm previously issued for consultation by the Authority was 

mand for it. The operators have not shown any interest in 

approved.

the auctions held and, therefore, no further storage capaci-

The mechanism is based on the allotment, by auction, of op-

ty has been created.

tion contracts (reliability options) that provide for payment 

Following  the  approval  of  the  Parliamentary  committe-

of  a  premium,  established  in  the  auction  with  the  setting 

es  and  the  positive  opinion  of  the  Authority,  on  March  6, 

of a marginal price, against which a generator undertakes 

2013, the ministerial decree approving the rules for the na-

to return any positive difference between the price formed 

tural gas forward market was signed, with operations be-

on  the  spot  electricity  and  auxiliary  services  market  and  a 

ginning  on  September  2,  2013.  The  forward  market  com-

benchmark price set ex-ante in the option contract.

pleted the structure of the Italian wholesale market, joining 

The rules approved provide for a cap and a floor for the pre-

the spot trading platform (the “Gas Exchange”), which has 

mium to be paid for existing capacity. The floor is paid for all 

been operating since 2010, and the balance market begun 

existing capacity and will be set by the Authority. 

in December 2011 under the rules set by the Authority.

The first auctions for the award of option contracts will be 

held in 2015, with delivery as from 2019-2020.

In order to cope with emergencies in the gas system, such 

Transport, storage and regasification

as the one that occurred between February 6 and 16, 2012, 

Transport, storage and regasification (of LNG) are subject to 

Decree  Law  83/2012  –  ratified  with  Law  134  of  August  7, 

regulation by the Authority, which sets the rate criteria for 

2012  –  required  the  identification  on  an  annual  basis  as 

engaging in these activities at the start of each regulatory 

from the 2012-2013 gas year of thermal generation plants 

period (lasting 4 years) and updates the payments annually.

that  can  contribute  to  the  security  of  the  system  thanks 

With regard to gas transport rates, Enel Trade filed an appe-

to  the  use  of  fuels  other  than  gas.  Such  plants,  which  are 

al with the Regional Administrative Court challenging the 

different  from  those  essential  to  the  electrical  system,  are 

resolutions establishing the rate criteria for the 2014-2017 

entitled to reimbursement of the costs incurred in ensuring 

period and the approval of the amounts due for 2014. The 

availability in the period from January 1 to March 31 of each 

dispute  concerning  the  previous  rate  period  (2010-2013), 

gas year on the basis of the procedures established by the 

for  which  the  Regional  Administrative  Court  of  Lombar-

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were envisaged for investments as from 2012 and further 

Council of State. 

increases  (between  1.5%  and  2%)  are  also  envisaged  for 

Storage is carried out under a concession (for a maximum of 

certain  categories  of  investments  (for  example,  medium-

20 years) issued by the Ministry for Economic Development 

voltage lines in historical town centers, connection in areas 

(MED)  to  applicants  that  satisfy  the  requirements  of  Legi-

with a high density of renewables generation). The X-factor 

slative Decree 164/2000. The Decree of February 19, 2014 

used  in  updating  the  operating  costs  component  is  2.8% 

of  the  MED  changed  the  criteria  for  allocating  capacity, 

for distribution and 7.1% for metering.

establishing that it will be assigned solely through auction.

Electricity distribution is also subject to service quality rules, 

LNG activities are subject to the grant of a special ministe-

under which the Authority establishes the annual trend le-

rial permit. 

vels for the following service continuity indicators for custo-

Access  to  transport,  storage  and  regasification  capacity  is 

mers connected to low-voltage service:

provided  through  non-discriminatory  mechanisms  esta-

 > duration of long service interruptions;

blished  by  the  Authority,  in  order  to  guarantee  third-part 

 > number of long and short interruptions.

access (TPA). The Ministry for Economic Development may 

Each year distributors receive bonuses or penalties depen-

grant an exemption from the TPA rules to companies that 

ding  on  whether  their  actual  performance  as  determined 

own storage or regasification plants or cross-border gas in-

using these efficiency indicators is better or worse than the 

terconnectors. The exemption is granted upon the explicit 

established trend values. 

request of the companies involved and on the basis of an 

With Resolution 483 of October 9, 2014, the Authority ini-

assessment of the benefits of the infrastructure for the sy-

tiated the process of defining the regulations on electricity 

stem.

distribution and metering rates and service quality for the 

Infrastructure and 
Networks Division

Electricity

Distribution and metering

Enel  Distribuzione  provides  distribution  and  metering 

within  the  Infrastructure  and  Networks  Division  under  a 

30-year concession set to expire in 2030.

The distribution rates are set by the Authority at the start 

of each regulatory period (lasting 4 years) based on cove-

ring  the  total  cost  of  providing  distribution  and  metering 

services,  considering  operating  costs,  depreciation  and  an 

appropriate return on capital. 

The  rate  component  covering  operating  costs  is  updated 

annually  using  a  price-cap  mechanism  (i.e.  based  on  the 

inflation rate and an annual rate of reduction of unit costs 

called the X-factor). The return-on-capital and depreciation 

components are revised each year to take account of new 

investments,  depreciation  and  the  revaluation  of  existing 

assets using the deflator for gross fixed capital formation.

For  the  2014-2015  period,  the  Authority  has  reduced  the 

return-on-capital for distribution rate to 6.4% on the basis 

of the yield on 10-year Italian government bonds (BTP). 

In  addition,  increases  of  the  return-on-capital  rate  of  1% 

new regulatory period.

Energy efficiency

White certificates

Energy efficiency in final uses has been promoted in Italy 

mainly through the Energy Efficiency Certificate mechani-

sm (EECs or white certificates) launched on January 1, 2005 

in accordance with the provisions of the related decrees of 

July 20, 2004.

The mechanism requires the MED to determine the natio-

nal energy savings targets that must be achieved each year 

by distribution companies.

With the Decree of December 28, 2012, the MED establi-

shed the energy savings targets for the 2013-2016 period.

In order to avoid penalties, distributors must demonstrate 

by  May  31  of  each  year  that  they  hold  a  number  of  whi-

te certificates equal to at least 50% (60% for years 2015-

2016)  of  their  obligation,  with  the  residual  obligation  be 

covered in the subsequent years. 

The Decree also set out the process for transferring mana-

gement of the white certificate mechanism to the Energy 

Services  Operator  (GSE),  while  the  Authority  will  remain 

responsible for determining the rate grant using the new 

criteria set out in the ministerial decree.

The Authority, with its Resolution 13/2014 of January 23, 

2014, introduced a mechanism for recovering the costs of 

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purchasing white certificates. It allows distributors to reco-

on a system of comprehensive feed-in tariffs that have been 

ver a cost equal to the market average, less a spread of €2 

reduced  by  an  average  of  40%  from  the  previous  system. 

per certificate.

The Decree sets an annual ceiling on total incentives (inclu-

The potential financial impact of the mechanism is signifi-

ding those already paid out under the previous Energy Ac-

cantly reduced, although distributors are still subject to the 

counts) of €6.7 billion, which was reached on June 6, 2013. 

“physical” obligation to deliver the EECs in order to meet 

As  a  result  the  incentives  under  the  Fifth  Energy  Account 

the national targets.

ended as from July 6, 2013.

On June 30, 2014, the Authority set the definitive rate sub-

sidy  for  2013  equal  to  €110.27/toe  and  the  preliminary 

rate subsidy for 2014 at €110.39/toe. The preliminary rate 

subsidy will be revised based upon the final market prices 

for the reference period.

Legislative  Decree  102  of  July  4,  2014,  implementing  Di-

rective  2012/27/EU  on  energy  efficiency,  set  out  the  cu-

mulative national energy savings target for the 2014-2020 

period to be achieved using a variety of incentives. It also 

established that the EEC mechanism must result in a saving 

at least 60% of such target by 2020.

The decree also required the MED, in the course of updating 

the guidelines on the procedures for issuing EECs, to include 

measures for making the mechanism more efficient, enhan-

cing energy savings achieved through measures aimed at im-

proving practices and preventing speculative practices.

Renewable Energy 
Division

Renewable resources 
other than solar power: 
green certificates and 
comprehensive tariffs 

The primary incentive mechanism used is green certificates (in-

troduced with Legislative Decree 79/1999). Under this system, 

electricity  producers  and  importers  are  required  to  deliver  a 

share of renewable energy. This obligation can be satisfied by 

purchasing green certificates from renewables generators. 

The amount of the incentive depends upon the market va-

lue  at  which  operators  can  purchase  green  certificates  to 

meet their obligation. This market value is set within a ran-

ge.  The  maximum  value  is  equal  to  the  price  at  which  the 

GSE places the certificates it holds on the market (calculated 

as  provided  for  in  Article  2(148)  of  Law  244/2007),  which 

came to €114.46/MWh of renewables generation in 2013. 

The  minimum  price  is  equal  to  the  price  at  which  the  GSE 

withdraws  green  certificates  exceeding  the  required  share 

In Italy, a variety of mechanisms, differing by resource and 

from the market. For the years in the period from 2012 to 

size  of  plant,  are  used  to  encourage  electricity  generation 

2015, that price is set at 78% of the difference between a 

from  renewable  resources.  The  objectives  and  support  in-

pre-set amount (€180/MWh) and the average sale price for 

struments are established by Parliament in a manner consi-

electricity for the preceding year. 

stent with EU directives in this sector, while implementation 

Legislative Decree 28/2011, transposing Directive 2009/28/

is handled by the Energy Services Operator (GSE), which is 

EC,  and  the  associated  ministerial  Decree  of  July  6,  2012, 

responsible for managing incentives for renewables.

substantially  revised  existing  incentive  mechanisms  for 

Solar power incentives - 
Energy Account 

Photovoltaic plants receive incentives through the so-called 

Energy  Account,  which  consists  of  the  payment  of  feed-in 

premiums over and above the price of the electricity for po-

wer delivered to the grid over 20 years.

With  the  ministerial  Decree  of  July  5,  2012,  the  incentive 

system for photovoltaics was overhauled in order to ensu-

re the more orderly growth of the sector and realign tariffs 

with European averages. The Fifth Energy Account is based 

plants that will enter service as from January 1, 2013.

More  specifically,  small  plants  (with  a  capacity  of  up  to  5 

MW, as well as hydroelectric plants up to 10 MW and geo-

thermal plants up to 20 MW) will receive incentives through 

a  comprehensive  feed-in  tariff  mechanism,  with  rates  (set 

in the Decree) differentiated by type and size of the plant. 

Larger plants will qualify for comprehensive incentives esta-

blished on the basis of Dutch auctions run by the GSE. Plant 

owners must submit bids for a percentage reduction from 

the opening price, equal to the comprehensive rate for the 

last capacity bracket for small plants.

The green certificates mechanism will be gradually elimina-

ted through:

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increase  in  non-schedulable  renewable  resource  plants 

by 2015;

–  essentially  photovoltaic  and  wind  –  the  Authority,  with 

 > the provision of incentives to plants already participating 

Resolution  281/2012,  decided  to  eliminate  the  previous 

in the green certificate system through rates equivalent 

exemption from imbalancing payments as from January 1, 

to  the  current  withdrawal  value  of  certificates  (as  from 

2013,  in  order  to  foster  better  programming  and  integra-

2015). 

tion of such plants into the national electrical system.

In order to ensure control of incentive costs, the Decree of 

Following an appeal lodged by a number of associations of 

July 6, 2012 set a ceiling of €5.8 billion on aggregate annual 

renewables generators, the Council of State voided Resolu-

cost – including plants already receiving incentives through 

tion 281/2012, at the same time establishing the standards 

the  green  certificate  system  –  of  incentives  for  resources 

to  be  followed  by  the  Authority  in  properly  regulating  the 

other than solar power. 

subject matter. More specifically, the Council of State clarified 

Restructuring of incentives

that non-schedulable renewable resource plants must parti-

cipate in sharing imbalancing costs, thereby avoiding impro-

per socialization of costs. Likewise, the regulation must take 

Decree  Law  145  of  December  23,  2013,  ratified  as  amen-

into  account  the  specific  characteristics  of  each  resource  in 

ded by Law 9 of February 21, 2014, introduced a measure 

terms of predicting the delivery of electricity to the grid. 

for distributing over time a portion of the costs associated 

The  Authority,  with  Resolution  522  of  October  23,  2014, 

with  incentives  for  renewable  resources.  More  specifically, 

reimposed imbalancing payments on NSRRs, in accordance 

those  who  generate  electricity  from  renewable  resources 

with the guidelines of the Council of State, starting from Ja-

other  than  solar  power  are  given  the  option  of  extending 

nuary 1, 2015. 

the incentive period for seven years in exchange for a reduc-

tion in the incentive received. Non-participating producers 

continue to receive the incentives under the original terms 

(rate and duration), but lose the right to further incentives 

for the same location involving electricity rates for 10 years 

after the expiration of the incentive period. 

Decree  Law  91  of  June  24,  2014  established  that,  starting 

from January 1, 2015, the subsidized rate for energy gene-

rated by solar plants with a nominal capacity of more than 

200 kW be restructured over an incentive period of 24 years, 

Iberia and Latin America 
Division

Spain

General information  

rather than 20, without the imposition of interest. As an al-

In order to address the rate deficit problem, Law 24/2013, 

ternative to restructuring the incentive, solar power produ-

amending  Law  54/1997,  which  governed  the  electricity 

cers may elect to reduce the incentive by 8% over the remai-

market,  was  published  on  December  26,  2013.  The  law 

ning incentive period, that is, until the start of the 21st year 

established  a  new  mechanism  for  market  operation  and 

of the incentive period. Those who accept the restructured 

the  regime  applicable  to  sector  activities  and  operators. 

incentive will be able to take advantage of a subsidized loan 

More specifically, it introduced the key principle concerning 

from Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, in a maximum amount equal 

the  economic  and  financial  sustainability  of  the  electrical 

to  the  difference  between  the  incentive  due  at  December 

system. According to this principle, revenues must be suf-

31, 2014 and the “restructured” incentive.

ficient  to  cover  all  costs.  In  order  to  achieve  this  balance, 

Imbalancing for non-
schedulable plants 

In addition to direct incentives (special rates and green certi-

ficates), non-schedulable renewable resources (NSRRs) were 

exempt from fees for imbalancing (the difference between 

actual power delivered to the grid and planned power de-

liveries  defined  on  the  basis  of  energy  markets).  With  the 

a  system  for  revising  rates  was  introduced.  The  tempora-

ry  differences  between  system  costs  and  revenues  will 

be  financed  proportionally  by  all  the  participants  in  the 

payment system. The law recognized a deficit cap of €3.6 

billion  for  2013,  which  can  be  securitized,  in  accordance 

with  the  process  set  out  in  the  regulation,  and  must  be 

recovered  within  15  years.  The  government  budget  will 

finance  50%  of  the  annual  compensation  for  the  penin-

sular  and  extra-peninsular  electrical  system  (Sistema  Eléc-

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trico Insular y Extrapeninsular - SEIE). The law establishes a 

National coal subsidy

compensation rate for regulated activities fixed during the 

initial regulatory period (which will end in December 2019) 

equal to the average yield on 10-year Spanish government 

securities plus 200 basis points (300 basis points for plants 

that generate electricity from renewable energy resources, 

co-generation and residual waste).

Along  with  the  publication  of  Law  24/2013,  the  go-

vernment began to craft regulations governing: transport, 

distribution  and  generation  within  the  SEIE,  renewables, 

self-consumption,  capacity  payments  and  electricity  sales. 

A  portion  of  these  measures  were  launched  in  2013  and 

2014.

The  gas  sector  is  primarily  regulated  by  Law  34/1998, 

amended by Law 12/2007.

Regulated-activity deficit  

In order to quantify the deficit for 2013, which is subject to 

securitization,  Law  24/2013  required  that  a  supplementary 

payment be made prior to December 1, 2014. This payment 

was approved on November 26, 2014, resulting in a final defi-

cit of €3.5 billion, securitized by financial institutions.

Based upon the note issued by the Spanish national markets 

and competition commission (Comisión Nacional de los Mer-

December 31, 2014 marked the conclusion of the period of 

effect of Royal Decree 134/2010, which governed the pro-

cess of lifting the restrictions intended to promote a secure 

coal supply. The decision of the European Commission ap-

proving the measure stated that the mechanism cannot be 

extended.

Voluntary Price for Small Consumers 
(PVPC)

Starting from April 2014, the Tarifa de Último recurso (TUR) 

was replaced by the Precio Voluntario para el Pequeño Con-

sumidor (PVPC). This will be the price that the Comercializa-

dora de Último Recurso (CUR) will be required to offer eligi-

ble customers.

The cost of producing electricity contained in the PVPC will 

be calculated based upon hourly prices reported in the day-

ahead  and  intraday  markets  for  the  corresponding  billing 

period. In addition to these costs the PVPC also covers the 

costs  of  adapting  their  systems  and  other  supply-related 

costs. Furthermore, CURs are required to offer a fixed annual 

price as an alternative to customers eligible for the PVPC.

cados  y  la  Competencia  -  CNMC)  and  the  calculations  con-

Social bonus

tained in Regulation IET/2444/2014 of December 19, 2014, 

which sets out the electricity access rates for 2015, rate balan-

ce should be achieved in 2014.

Renewable energy resources, co-
generation and waste

Law 24/2013 introduced the social bonus as a public service 

obligation, the cost of which is borne by the parent compa-

nies of companies that generate, distribute and sell electri-

city in proportion to the sum of connection points and num-

ber of customers served. Endesa’s share was set at 41.61% 

for 2014.

In  2014,  development  of  the  regulatory  framework  for 

plants  that  generate  electricity  from  renewable  energy  re-

Voluntary service interruptions

sources, co-generation and waste was completed:

 > the remuneration system guarantees a return capital em-

ployed based upon the average yield on 10-year Spanish 

government securities plus 300 basis points. This remu-

neration will be revised every six years;

 > in addition to the revenues received from the sale of elec-

tricity on the market, plants will receive a fixed amount 

intended  to  help  them  recover  their  investment  costs. 

Furthermore,  if  the  production  cost  is  higher  than  the 

expected market price, the producer will receive supple-

mental remuneration to offset the difference;

 > for new plants, the incentive amount will be determined 

using competitive mechanisms.

Voluntary  service  interruption  is  a  compensated  service, 

provided  by  those  consumers  who  are  to  reduce  their  con-

sumption when the system is under stress, making it possible 

to efficiently manage demand. 

Regulation IET/2013/2013 requires that voluntary service in-

terruption be assigned through an auction managed by the 

System  Operator  so  as  to  ensure  effective  performance  of 

the service and to minimize the costs to the system. During 

November and December 2014, two auctions were held to 

assign the service. The cost for voluntary service interruption 

will amount to €508 million in 2015. This amount is no longer 

a regulated cost for the system since it is financed by the end 

customers who buy such electricity.

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Other regulatory changes

Law  17/2013,  which  addresses  the  security  of  supply  and 

On October 15, 2014, Law 18/2014 concerning urgent me-

the promotion of competition in the island and extra-penin-

asures for expansion, competition and efficiency enhance-

sular electrical systems, established that new plants in these 

ment was approved. Among other things, the law reforms 

electrical systems owned by companies (or groups of com-

the methods for remunerating the gas system with the goal 

panies) that hold more than 40% of the installed capacity in 

of making it economically sustainable and of minimizing the 

the specific electrical system receive the peninsular market 

costs for the end consumer. Furthermore, the law introdu-

price (there are, however, a few exceptions to this rule).

ces the National Energy Efficiency Fund to help achieve the 

The law also provides that the System Operator will be the 

energy efficiency targets.

sole owner of pumping and regasification plants.

During  2014,  work  on  transposing  the  guidelines  set  out  in 

Law 17/2013 continued. In the course of this, the proposed 

Latin America

Royal Decree governing the generation and dispatching in the 

The  Division  operates  in  Latin  America  (Argentina,  Brazil, 

island  and  extra-peninsular  systems,  currently  under  discus-

Chile, Colombia and Peru) through Endesa. Each country has 

sion,  establishes  a  system  similar  to  the  present  one,  which 

its own regulatory framework, the main features of which 

is  comprised  of  a  reimbursement  of  fixed  costs  (investment 

are described below for the various business activities. 

costs,  operating  costs and overheads) and a reimbursement 

for variable costs (to cover fuel costs and variable maintenan-

ce and operating costs). In January 2015, the Ministry of Indu-

Generation

stry, Energy and Tourism presented a new draft of the Royal 

Under the regulations established by the competent autho-

Decree,  which  also  incorporates  taxation  drawn  from  Law 

rities  (regulatory  authorities  and  ministries)  in  the  various 

15/2012 on fiscal measures for energy sustainability.

countries,  operators  are  free  to  make  their  own  decisions 

In  addition,  in  accordance  with  Law  24/2013  on  the  elec-

concerning investment in generation. Only in Argentina, fol-

tricity  sector,  the  remuneration  rate  for  net  investments  is 

lowing the change in energy policy in recent years, is there a 

equal to the average yield on 10-year Spanish government 

regulatory framework that envisages greater public control 

securities plus 200 basis points.

of investments. In Brazil plans for new generation capacity 

Distribution

are imposed by ministerial order, and this capacity is develo-

ped through auctions open to all.

All  of  the  countries  have  a  centralized  dispatching  system 

Royal  Decree  1048/2013  establishes  the  principles  for  the 

with a system marginal price. Usually, the merit order is cre-

remuneration  of  the  distribution  of  electricity  with  incor-

ated based on variable production costs that are measured 

porates factors that will guide future compensation for this 

periodically, with the exception of Colombia, where the me-

activity. The principles set out in the decree are as follows:

rit order is based on the bids of market operators.

 > only the costs required to provide distribution service are 

Currently in Argentina and Peru, regulatory measures are 

remunerated;

in place governing the formulation of the spot market pri-

 > mechanisms for controlling investments are established;

ce. In Argentina, the measure, adopted in 2002 following 

 > investments that have not yet been amortized or depre-

the economic and energy crisis that affected that country, 

ciated are remunerated on the basis of the net value of 

is  based  on  the  assumption  that  there  are  no  restrictions 

the  asset  and  the  rate  of  remuneration  is  equal  to  the 

on the supply of gas in the country. Nevertheless, in view 

average yield on Spanish government securities plus 200 

of the current financial challenges faced by the wholesale 

basis points;

market,  the  government  has  announced  its  intention  to 

 > in order to improve quality and reduce losses and fraud, 

modify  the  existing  regulatory  framework  and,  in  2013-

the  regulation  includes  incentive  and  penalty  mechani-

2014,  develop  an  electricity  market  based  on  a  cost-plus 

sms;

model.

 > during 2014 and lasting until the new regulatory period 

Long-term auction mechanisms are widely used for whole-

begins, the remuneration for distribution was calculated 

sale energy and/or capacity sales. These systems guarantee 

by  applying  the  methodology  envisaged  in  the  second 

continuity of supply and offer greater stability to generation 

annex to Royal Decree Law 9/2013.

companies, with the expectation that this encourages new 

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investments. Long-term sales contracts (up to 30 years) are 

part in a variety of activities in the electricity sector (gene-

used in Chile, Brazil, Peru and Colombia. In Brazil, the price 

ration,  distribution,  sales).  Usually,  greater  restrictions  are 

at which electricity is sold is based on the average long-term 

imposed on participation in transmission activities so as to 

auction prices for new and existing energy. In Colombia, the 

ensure that all operators have adequate access to the net-

price is set by auction between the operators, which usually 

work. There are special restrictions on generation and distri-

enter into medium-term contracts (up to four years). Final-

bution companies holding stakes in transmission companies 

ly, a regulatory framework recently introduced in Chile and 

in Argentina, Chile and Colombia. Furthermore, in Colombia 

Peru  allows  distribution  companies  to  sign  long-term  con-

companies formed after 1994 may not adopt or maintain a 

tracts to sell electricity on regulated end-user markets.

vertically-integrated structure.

Chile,  Peru  and  Brazil  have  also  approved  legislation  to  en-

As  to  concentration  within  the  industry,  Argentina,  Brazil 

courage  the  use  of  unconventional  renewable  resources, 

and  Chile  have  not  set  any  specific  restrictions  on  vertical 

which sets out the objectives for the contribution of renewa-

or  horizontal  integration,  while  in  Peru  business  combina-

ble resources to the energy mix and governs their generation.

tions  require  prior  authorization  above  certain  thresholds. 

Distribution and sale

In  Colombia,  no  company  may  control  more  than  25%  of 

the  generation  and  sales  markets,  while  in  Brazil,  as  pre-

viously  mentioned,  there  are  no  explicit  restrictions  on  in-

Distribution is performed mainly under concession arrange-

tegration  in  the  electricity  sector,  although  administrative 

ments, using long-term contracts (ranging from 30 to 95 ye-

authorization  is  required  for  business  combinations  that 

ars or in some cases with unspecified terms), with regulations 

would result in market share of over 40%, or that involve a 

governing  prices  and  network  access.  Distribution  rates  are 

company  whose  annual  turnover  exceeds  BRL  400  million 

revised every four years (Chile, Peru and the region of Brazil 

(about €177 million).

served by Coelce) or five years (Colombia and the region of 

Brazil served by Ampla). As a result of the Ley de Emergencia 

Económica  (the  economic  emergency  law)  of  2002,  no  rate 

Chile  

reviews have yet been conducted in Argentina, despite rules 

mandating such revisions every five years.

Law on interconnection
On January 30, 2014, a law on interconnection derogating from 

In Chile, Brazil and Peru, distribution companies hold auctions 

the provisions of the General Law on electricity services was pro-

to procure electricity for regulated market customers, while 

mulgated.  Under  the  new  provisions,  the  state  may  promote 

in  Colombia  sales  companies  negotiate  prices  directly  with 

interconnection projects between the northern interconnected 

generation companies, passing through the average market 

system (SING) and the central interconnected system (SIC). 

price to end users. In general, all countries have implemen-

ted a remuneration approach based on the RAB and a rate of 

return tied to the WACC, which ensures remuneration of the 

capital employed.

Energy Agenda
On May 15, 2014, President Michelle Bachelet presented the 

new  Energy  Agenda  containing  the  primary  energy  policy 

The  liberalization  of  the  end-user  market  is  generally  at  a 

targets. The document sets out the timetable and identifies 

fairly  advanced  stage,  though  not  yet  complete.  Eligibility 

the parties involved in the next regulatory steps to be taken 

thresholds  are  set  at  30  kW  in  Argentina  (20%  of  volumes 

and lays out the plans of investments that the government 

in 2010), 3 MW in Brazil (30% of volumes), 0.3 MW in Chi-

intends to make by the end of its term. 

le (40% of volumes), 0.1 MW in Colombia (35% of volumes 

More specifically, the Agenda envisages a more active role 

in 2010) and 0.2 MW in Peru (44% of volumes). Free-market 

by the state and calls for reducing marginal electricity costs 

customers can sign bilateral contracts with generation com-

on Chile’s Sistema Interconectado Central, or “SIC” (30% re-

panies for electricity. The regulatory authorities set the rates 

duction in the 2013 average by 2017), redefining the rules 

for regulated market customers.

for  auctions  between  generators  and  distributors  in  order 

Limits on concentration and vertical 
integration

to reduce the resulting price (25% reduction over the next 

10 years as compared with the 2013 price), setting a target 

for 45% of new installed capacity to be supplied by uncon-

ventional  renewable  energy  (ERNC)  by  2025,  establishing 

In principle, existing legislation permits companies  to take 

the target of cutting energy consumption by 20% by 2020, 

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which permits distributors to turn to the Conta de Desenvol-

developing  interconnection  projects  between  the  SIC  and 

vimento  Energético  (CDE)  to  cover  additional  costs  arising 

the SING (Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande) and, fi-

from  their  involuntary  exposure  to  the  spot  market  and 

nally, introducing a new law for the promotion of geother-

from thermal dispatching. The Brazilian regulation guaran-

mal power by 2015.

tees full coverage during the subsequent rate cycle.

Furthermore, the Agenda contains both short-term (aimed 

Also  for  this  purpose,  on  April  2,  2014,  the  government 

at making access to regasification structures more transpa-

published Decree 8.221, which, as an alternative to the re-

rent) and long-term measures (aimed at expanding current 

covery of additional costs through the rate cycle, envisages 

capacity) for encouraging the use of natural gas in genera-

providing  immediate  financial  coverage  for  distributors  by 

ting electricity.

Argentina 

setting up a new regulated environmental trading account 

(Conta ACR), which will be managed by the Câmara de Co-

mercialização de Energia Elétrica (CCEE). On April 28, 2014, 

following the receipt of bank financing, the CCEE reimbur-

Resolution 529/2014
On May 20, 2014 the Secretaría de Energía published Reso-

sed Ampla and Coelce for a part of the higher costs incurred 

as a result of this involuntary exposure to the spot market 

lution 529/2014, which updated, retroactively starting from 

price and the coverage of the higher costs of transporting 

February  2014,  the  remuneration  received  by  generation 

the electricity from the generation plant.

companies, previously established by Resolution 95/2013.

On  November  25,  2014,  ANEEL  approved  the  new  ceiling 

In addition to raising the remuneration for fixed and varia-

and floor on the differences settlement price (Precio de Li-

ble costs, the new resolution introduces a new item inten-

quidación  de  las  Diferencias  -  PLD)  for  2015.  The  decision 

ded  to  cover  extraordinary  maintenance  costs,  which  will 

has generated a great deal of debate, beginning with public 

be  paid  through  the  issuance  of  LVFVDs  (Liquidaciones  de 

consultation 09/2014 and subsequently at the public hea-

Venta con Fecha de Vencimiento a Definir). 

ring 54/2014.

Secretaría de Energía Note 4012
On  June  24,  2014  the  Secretaría  de  Energía  approved  Note 

The main effect of the new limits is that of reducing the fi-

nancial impact of possible future risks associated with con-

tractual exposure on the spot market on distributors, as well 

4012, which establishes the inflation rate (cost monitoring me-

as  mitigating  the  irreversible  risk  of  business  and  financial 

chanism “MMC” index) for EDESUR for the period between Oc-

exposure if production falls below contractual requirements 

tober 2013 and March 2014 and allows it to be offset against 

on producers.

the corresponding debt in respect of the PUREE program for 

This settlement mechanism ensures that the 2014 deficit is 

the  same  period,  as  was  previously  allowed  for  the  period 

offset by appropriate rates in 2015.

between February 2013 and September 2013 by Note 6852.

Finally, on December 10, 2014, an addendum to the conces-

Brazil

Technical  note  112/2014-SRE-ANEEL  -  revi-
sion of 2014-2018 Ampla rates
On  April  7,  2014,  the  regulator,  ANEEL,  approved  technical 

note  112/2014-SRE-ANEEL  concerning  the  revision  of  the 

rates  applied  by  electricity  distributor  Ampla,  taking  effect 

as from March 15, 2014. It ensures recognition of all capital 

sion contract for Brazilian distributors (Ampla and Coelce) was 

signed,  permitting  the  recognition  of  receivables  associated 

with  the  2014  deficit,  ensuring  their  recovery  through  reco-

gnition of the regulated assets as part of the capital that can 

be offset at the end of the concession period, in the event it is 

not possible to offset it during the contract period via the rate.

Full recognition of ICMS costs
On March 11, 2014, ANEEL, during the 7th ordinary meeting 

expenditure and operating costs incurred by the distributor. 

of  its  board,  approved  Coelce’s  request  to  fully  recognize 

The average increase for consumers will be equal to 2.64%, 

both future and past (from 2003 to 2013) sales tax (ICMS) 

applicable starting from April 8, 2014.

paid to generators. Recovery of the amounts through rates 

Involuntary  exposure  of  distributors  to  the 
spot market
On March 7, 2014, the government published Decree 8.203, 

On May 20, 2014, the federal public prosecutor’s office re-

quested  that  the  adjustment  of  Coelce’s  rates  be  suspen-

ded. The action is aimed at stopping the recovery of ICMS 

will take place over four years, starting from April 2014.

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through the rate, as established by ANEEL, thereby limiting 

delaying the closing of two nuclear power plants and intro-

the rate increase to 13.68% (rather than 16.77%).

ducing support instruments for conventional plants.

International Division

France

Law 344/2014 - Suspension of 
regulated electricity and gas rates for 
industrial customers

Romania

Market coupling

On April 29, 2014, the Romanian national regulator (ANRE) 

published the market coupling model integrating the Slo-

vakian, Czech and Hungarian day-ahead trading markets. 

On  September  11,  2014,  ANRE  approved  the  regulation 

establishing  its  rules  of  operation.  The  common  trading 

On  March  27,  2014,  the  country’s  Official  Journal  publi-

platform went live on November 19, 2014. 

shed  Law  344/2014,  establishing  the  gradual  abolition  of 

regulated electricity and gas rates for industrial consumers, 

starting  from  January  1,  2015  for  the  gas  sector  and  from 

Regulated rates

January 1, 2016 for the electricity sector.

Based upon the calendar for liberalizing the Romanian re-

On June 18, 2014, the energy transition bill, which sets out 

tail  market,  the  electricity  rates  for  residential  customers 

the four basic guidelines for the new national energy stra-

for 2014 remain regulated by 80% in the first Half of the 

tegy, was presented:

year  and  70%  in  the  second  Half.  Non-residential  custo-

 > cutting  greenhouse  gases  by  40%  by  2030  compared 

mers  are  no  longer  eligible  for  regulated  rates  starting 

with 1990 levels;

from  July  1,  2014.  As  of  that  date  residential  customers 

 > achieving  a  renewable  energy  target  of  32%  of  overall 

received  a  2.6%  reduction  in  the  average  final  unit  price, 

gross energy consumption by 2030 (around 40% of ove-

mainly as a result of the 46% decline in the co-generation 

rall electricity consumption);

tax. However, this reduction was partly offset by the intro-

 > reducing overall energy consumption by 50% by 2050;

duction of a new tax on special construction, which affects 

 > capping  nuclear  capacity  at  63.2  GW  and  reducing  the 

the cost of generation and has caused a 1.89% increase in 

share of nuclear power to 50% of domestic generation 

the regulated rate.

by 2025.

The bill was adopted by the National Assembly on October 

14,  2014  and  will  be  sent  to  the  Senate  for  examination 

Energy efficiency

within the next few months.

Law 121 on energy efficiency, issued on July 18, 2014, impo-

Belgium

sed new obligations on sellers in terms of information that 

must be disclosed in billing. Furthermore, it establishes the 

criteria for launching the new smart metering systems and 

On  March  26,  2014  the  law  creating  a  strategic  reserve 

requires  that  distribution  companies  must  have  an  energy 

designed to provide a secure energy supply was adopted. 

manager and perform an energy audit every four years. 

Under  the  law,  an  operator  that  decides  to  close  a  plant 

At the same time, the launch of smart meter pilot projects 

must  notify  the  regulator  well  ahead  of  time  and,  if  the 

was postponed from 2014 to 2015, with a resulting exten-

regulator believes it necessary, it must present an offer to 

sion of the timeline for their wide-scale installation. 

make the plant available to the grid operator, who will use 

it to maintain balance in the system. The law prohibits the 

closure of thermal plants that are needed to provide a se-

Distribution rates  

cure supply of energy.

On November 5, 2014, the national regulator made the fol-

On July 22, 2014, the tender for the construction of two new 

lowing  changes  to  the  methodology  for  determining  the 

gas plants was concluded. However, no bid was accepted. 

distribution rates approved in 2013 for the third regulatory 

The new Belgian government, formed on October 10, 2014, 

period covering the years 2014 through 2018: 

announced various measures in the energy field, including 

 > distributors  will  benefit  from  efficiencies  achieved  with 

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The heat market  

rather than on an annual basis; 

 > for the fourth regulatory period (2019-2023), the Regu-

latory  Asset  Base  (RAB)  recognized  at  the  beginning  of 

2019 will no longer be indexed to the inflation rate;

 > the  ex-post  bonus  of  0.5%  on  the  Weighted  Average 

Cost of Capital (WACC) for smart meters was eliminated. 

In  addition,  on  December  12,  2014,  the  regulator,  ANRE, 

reduced the real pre-tax WACC recognized from 8.52% to 

7.7%  starting  from  January  1,  2015.  The  new  distribution 

rates for 2015 were published on December 19, 2014. Only 

the rates for the distribution company Banat experienced a 

reduction of 2-3%.

Russia

Government Decree 505/2014 - 
Decisions on wholesale and capacity 
rates  

On  June  4,  2014,  the  government  published  the  decree 

establishing that capacity market (KOM) prices will remain 

as indexed for 2014 (equal to 6.5%, in line with the increase 

in the CPI for 2013) and eliminating, starting from 2015, in-

dexing for KOM prices and the regulated capacity and ener-

gy rates for 2014 and 2015.

Government Decree 820/2014 
- Rules on the operation of the 
wholesale electricity market and 
capacity auctions for 2014 

With Government Decree 820/2014, published on August 

20, 2014, the Government presented more stringent requi-

rements for participation in auctions, seeking to encourage 

generation companies to comply with planned maintenan-

ce  schedules  and  the  orders  of  the  system  operator.  The 

main measures envisaged in the decree include:

 > the elimination of capacity payments if limits set by the 

system operator for maintenance are exceeded (180 days 

a year or 360 days over four years);

 > an increase, as from January 2015, in the value of a num-

ber of penalty coefficients pre-agreed with power gene-

rators; 

 > introduction  of  an  option  to  submit  capacity  bids  for 

plants in operation for more than 55 years and a live ste-

am pressure of less than 9 megapascal only if they had a 

utilization factor of more than 8% the previous year.

On  October  2,  2014,  Government  Decree  1949/2014  was 

published, setting out the main stages of the reform of the 

heat market. With regard to the liberalization of prices for 

end  users,  the  decree  provides  for  a  transition  period  du-

ring which prices are defined with respect to the price of a 

domestic boiler (to be calculated using an as-yet undefined 

method) using annual indexing of rates. The decree also de-

fines the “Unified Heat Suppliers” (UHS) who act as system 

operators,  suppliers  and  commercial  distributors  in  their 

respective  zones.  The  implementation  of  the  new  market 

design should be completed by the start of 2023. The tran-

sition period will begin in 2015, during which the detailed 

measures for implementing the reform are expected to be 

issued. 

On  December  1,  2014,  Federal  Law  404/2014  concerning 

heat supplies was enacted. It represents one of the first im-

plementing acts of the reform of the heat market. The law 

introduces, with effect from January 1, 2015, the possibility 

of  entering  into  bilateral  contracts  for  heat  producers  and 

consumers of steam and/or industrial users of directly con-

nected heat, with prices being negotiable up to a ceiling de-

termined on the basis of the relevant tariffs. As from January 

1, 2018, it will also be possible to use bilateral contract for 

the  supply  of  steam  and/or  heat  at  fully  liberalized  prices 

for directly connected industrial users, with the exception of 

users with an annual consumption of less than 50,000 giga-

calories (GCal) (including residential customers).

Start of trading on gas exchange

On October 24, 2014, trading began on the first gas exchan-

ge in Russia, established by the St. Petersburg International 

Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX). For now, the only contracts 

traded  are  for  volumes  to  be  delivered  in  the  subsequent 

month, but in the near future the exchange will also offer 

weekly  and  daily  products.  Gazprom  and  other  indepen-

dent gas producers are being encouraged to channel some 

of their output through the trading platform. The exchan-

ge  rules  give  Gazprom  the  right  to  handle  half  of  the  vo-

lumes, with independent suppliers handling the remainder. 

For 2015, the goal is to achieve a trading volume of at least 

35  billion  cubic  meters.  The  volumes  of  gas  traded  on  the 

exchange have priority in transportation. The launch of the 

gas exchange is a key stage in the liberalization of the gas 

market and enhancing price transparency.

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Slovakia

General information

 > suppliers of auxiliary services and suppliers electric elec-

tricity  to  the  transmission  grids,  as  well  as  hydroelectric 

plants with an installed capacity of less than 5 MW, were 

exempted from the mechanism;

The  wholesale  market  has  been  liberalized  completely  and 

 > as regards the must-run obligation of the ENO plant, the 

has  become  increasingly  liquid  thanks  to  transparent,  well-

variable costs directly associated with the purchase of li-

operated  regional  trading  platforms.  The  Slovakia  -  Czech 

Republic - Hungary market coupling project seeks to improve 

gnite,  the  purchase  of  CO2  allowances  and  other  costs 
(water,  naphtha,  other  additives)  will  be  considered  as 

the conditions necessary to increase liquidity and short-term 

eligible  costs  and  will  be  reimbursed.  Fixed  costs  will 

balancing.

be adjusted on the basis of the utilization factor of the 

More than half of the electricity generated in Slovakia is produ-

plant.

ced by nuclear power plants, following by conventional ther-

mal and hydroelectric power. Lignite is the only domestic fossil 

fuel used in electricity generation. This is the reason its use is 

Energy efficiency

considered to be in the “general economic interest” and is re-

Directive 2012/27/EC on energy efficiency was transposed 

gulated under special rules, which govern the operation of the 

into  national  legislation  in  October  2014.  The  main  ele-

Nováky power plant (ENO). The remuneration system will be 

ments  of  the  law  transposing  the  directive  are:  the  defini-

in effect until 2020 and the local regulatory authority (URSO) 

tion of a regulatory framework for energy efficiency in order 

recognizes the costs incurred by the plant in an annual decree.

to  achieve  the  targets  set  out  in  the  directive;  the  establi-

The regulation of renewables generation underwent a swee-

shment  of  non-binding  targets  for  energy  companies;  the 

ping reform with the enactment of Law 309/2009. The sup-

introduction of energy savings obligations in the residential 

port mechanism uses a feed-in tariff guaranteed for 15 years.

sector; the definition and implementation of energy audits, 

All customers can choose their own supplier and the market 

energy services and energy performance contracts; and the 

has been entirely liberalized since 2007. Final prices for resi-

specification of the rights and duties of national monitoring 

dential  customers  and  small  and  medium-sized  companies 

authorities.

that consume no more than 30 MWh per year are still regula-

ted by the local regulatory authority (URSO).

On November 5, 2014, the government adopted a new ener-

gy policy that sets the objectives and priorities for the energy 

Suspension of the Gabčíkovo 
hydroelectric plant

sector through 2035, including the construction of a nucle-

Following the Slovakian government’s decision to termina-

ar power plant, the continuation of the rules applied to the 

te the contract between Slovenské elektrárne and the state-

Nováky thermal plant and the extension of the operating per-

owned  company  Vodohospodárska  výstavba,  operation  of 

mit for the Slovenské elektrárne nuclear plant.

the  Gabčíkovo  hydroelectric  plant  will  be  suspended  as  of 

March 10, 2015.

Decree on the regulation of the 
electricity industry

URSO Decree 221/2013 on the regulation of the electricity 

industry received final approval in July 2013. The main issues 

Renewable Energy 
Division

addressed can be summarized as follows: 

 > with regard to fees for access to the transmission and di-

Bulgaria 

stribution grids (G-component), an access fee was levied 

on generators connected to the transmission or distribu-

tion  grids,  to  apply  as  from  2014.  The  fee  was  set  at  a 

maximum of €0.5/MWh for generators connected to the 

transmission grid, while for generators connected to the 

distribution grid the fee is calculated at 30% of the cost 

of the reserved capacity, with no cap;

The  Bulgarian  incentive  system  primarily  uses  resource-

based  feed-in  tariffs.  On-shore  wind  plants,  photovoltaic 

plants, hydroelectric plants of less than 10 MW and biomass 

plants  of  less  than  5  MW  are  eligible  for  these  incentives. 

The  government  made  the  following  amendments  to  the 

law on renewable resources:

 > reduced the incentive period from 15 to 12 years for all 

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 > reduction of feed-in tariffs for new plants entering service 

was cut from 25 to 20 years;

after April 1, 2014;

 > the rates are calculated annually (June) and are held con-

 > elimination of the mechanism for adjusting the feed-in ta-

stant  during  the  entire  incentive  period  (without  inde-

riffs at 25% of the consumer price index;

xing);

 > extension  of  the  validity  of  power  purchase  agreements 

 > eligibility for incentives takes effect as from the date the 

(PPAs) by seven years on certain conditions. 

work is completed.

In the course of approving the 2014 Budget Act, two further 

measures  charged  to  renewables  generators  were  introdu-

Romania 

ced, which take effect as from January 2014: 

The main form of incentive in Romania for all renewable ener-

 > a tax of 20% on profits from the sale of electricity; 

gy resources is the green certificates system. The only excep-

 > a  cap  on  the  amount  of  electricity  that  can  be  sold  to 

tion regards hydroelectric plants with a capacity of more than 

the  national  market  operator  (NEK)  at  the  preferential 

10 MW, which are not eligible for any incentive mechanism. 

prices.

Sellers are required to purchase a specified share of renewa-

In  June  2014,  the  Bulgarian  regulator  began  to  require  re-

ble energy each year through the purchase of green certifica-

newable energy producers to make imbalancing payments. 

tes on the basis of annual targets set by law for the share of 

In  order  to  stabilize  the  balancing  market,  the  government 

gross generation from renewables. The Romanian regulator 

announced a number of measures in December, such as in-

publishes the mandatory share, revised to balance supply and 

troducing a ceiling on imbalancing prices (range of between 

demand. The value of the green certificates varies on the ba-

€0 and €100/MWh) and a number of changes to the metho-

sis  of  coefficients  that  differ  by  generation  technology.  The 

dology for calculating imbalancing costs.

price of the green certificates is determined by law within a 

Greece  

specified range (cap & floor). Sellers are subject to penalties 

in  the  event  of  non-compliance.  The  measure  temporarily 

modifying the green certificate system (EGO 57/2013) was is-

The  Greek  incentive  system  uses  a  feed-in  tariff  differen-

sued in June and received final approval in December 2013. It 

tiated  by  renewable  energy  resource.  The  incentives  are 

temporary suspended (from July 1, 2013 to March 31, 2017) 

awarded through a 20-year contract for all resources, with 

trade in part of the green certificates due to renewables ge-

the exception of roof-mounted photovoltaic systems with a 

nerators. Trading in the deferred green certificates could gra-

capacity of less than 10 kW, which have a 25-year contract. 

dually resume after April 1, 2017 for photovoltaic and mini-

Law  4092/2012,  partially  modified  in  May  2013  by  Law 

hydro  and  after  January  1,  2018  for  wind,  continuing  until 

4153/2013,  introduced  a  temporary  tax  (July  2012  -  June 

December 2020.

2014) on the revenues of existing renewable energy plants 

On December 16, 2013, Resolution 994/2013 was published. 

(equal  to  10%  for  all  renewable  technologies  except  for 

It reduced the number of green certificates for new plants as 

photovoltaic, for which the tax is either 37-42% or 34-40% 

from  January  1,  2014.  More  specifically,  1.5  certificates  per 

based upon the plant’s commercial operation date). 

MWh of wind generation until 2017 (after 2017, 0.75 green 

On  March  30,  2014,  the  Greek  parliament  approved  Law 

certificates),  3  certificates  per  MWh  of  photovoltaic  output 

4254 – the so-called “New Deal” – seeking to rationalize sub-

and 2.3 certificates per MWh of hydroelectric generation.

sidies for renewables. The main changes, which took effect 

On March 19, 2014, the Romanian government reduced the 

as from April 1, 2014, include:

share of electricity generated from renewables to be incenti-

 > a  partial  reduction  of  the  revenues  registered  in  2013 

vized in 2014 to 11.1% from 15%.

with  the  issue  of  a  credit  note  (10%  on  revenues  from 

On June 11, 2014 the government approved a Decision, pu-

wind  and  mini-hydro  and  35-37.5%  on  revenues  from 

blished in the Official Journal on July 4, 2014, that introduces 

photovoltaics);

a  mechanism  for  the  exemption  from  the  obligation  to  ac-

 > a  reduction,  as  from  April  1,  2014,  of  the  feed-in  tariffs 

quire green certificates for a number of large electricity users. 

(FITs) applied to existing plants of about 6% for wind and 

The measure was approved by the European Commission on 

mini-hydro plants and about 45% on photovoltaic plants, 

October 15, 2014. The support system, which has a term of 

and the consequent elimination of the Turnover Tax in for-

10 years and is applicable as from December 1, 2014, will re-

ce until the end of June 2014;

duce the obligation in a variable amount depending on the 

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level of consumption and expenditure on electricity of each 

the next phase of the process. With regard to the appeal of 

company, up to a maximum of 85%. 

the Ministerial Order, the Spanish Supreme Court was asked 

On December 12, 2014 the government approved the share 

for additional information and, once this information is pre-

of electricity generated from renewables to be incentivized in 

sented, Enel Green Power will have 20 business days starting 

2015 to 11.9% from 16%. 

from the date of receipt of such documentation in which to 

Spain  

submit its claims. 

On August 5, 2014, Ministerial Order IET/1459/2014 was pu-

blished. It defines the parameters for remuneration and the 

The Spanish incentive system for renewables was mainly ba-

mechanism for assigning specific remuneration rules to new 

sed on feed-in tariff and feed-in premium mechanisms. The 

wind and photovoltaic plants in the extra-peninsular electri-

energy  policies  for  both  2012  and  2013  mainly  focused  on 

cal systems.

the  need  to  resolve  the “rate  deficit”  problem.  That  is  why, 

with Royal Decree Law 1/2012, the Spanish government su-

spended the pre-register procedures and eliminated incenti-

Portugal  

ve mechanisms for new renewable energy projects not alrea-

The rate system for wind farms is primarily based upon a feed-

dy entered in the register.

in tariff mechanism. On June 24, 2014, Decree Law 94/2014 

Law 15/2012 introduced a tax of 7% on electricity generated 

was published in an effort to increase the capacity of existing 

with any technology and a royalty of 22% for the use of water 

wind farms that meet certain technical requires and wind re-

for electricity generation (reduced by 90% for plants with a 

sources.  The  Decree  Law  governs  the  conditions  for  delive-

capacity of less than 50 MW).

ring power in excess of the connection capacity to the grid 

In 2013, Royal Decree 2/2013 eliminated the option of remu-

and the associated remuneration.

neration based on the market price plus a feed-in premium, 

leaving  only  the  feed-in  tariff  option  (price  of  energy  inclu-

ded) or the market price, with no premium, and modified the 

Latin America

basis of the indexing used for the feed-in tariff for renewables 

The  development  of  renewable  energy  resources  in  Latin 

and cogeneration.

America is less diversified than in Europe. In particular, the 

As  part  of  the  reform  of  the  electricity  sector  begun  in  July 

territory  has  historically  had  electric  matrixes  with  a  large 

2013 through the adoption of Royal Decree Law 9/2013, on 

number of major hydroelectric plants, although in the last 

June 6, 2014 Royal Decree 413/2014, regulating production 

few years a gradual diversification has been under way. The 

from  renewable  energy  resources,  co-generation  and  resi-

main remunerative approach involves long-term power pur-

dual waste, was approved. The decree introduces a new re-

chase agreements (PPA), tax incentives and facilitated tran-

muneration system based on the concept of “reasonable pro-

sport rates.

fitability”, which is equal to the yield on 10-year government 

securities  plus  300  basis  points.  For  the  first  regulatory  pe-

riod, lasting six years starting from June 2013, the return on 

Brazil

investment is expected to be 7.4% in real terms before taxes. 

The incentive system for renewable energy in Brazil was crea-

The new system calls for remuneration based on the sale of 

ted in 2002 with the implementation of a feed-in mechanism 

electricity at the market price, to which supplemental annual 

(PROINFA), and was then harmonized with the sales system 

remuneration is added only in the event the market price is 

for conventional power using competitive auctions. The auc-

not enough to ensure the established reasonable profitabili-

tions are divided between new plants and existing plants and 

ty. Any supplemental remuneration is calculated based upon 

comprise:

the standard operating and investment costs of an efficient, 

 > Leilão  Fontes  Alternativas,  reserved  to  renewable  wind, 

well-run company and for clusters of plants. These standard 

biomass and hydroelectric technologies up to 50 MW;

parameters were determined on June 20, 2014 with the ap-

 > Leilão Energia de Reserva, for which all projects that will en-

proval of Ministerial Order IET/1045/2014. On July 8, 2014, 

ter operation within three years of the date on which the 

Enel Green Power filed an administrative appeal of Royal De-

auction is held are eligible. These auctions are normally or-

cree  413/2014  and  Ministerial  Order  IET/1045/2014.  As  to 

ganized  to  increase  reserve  capacity  and/or  promote  the 

the appeal of the Royal Decree, the company is waiting for 

development of certain technologies (such as renewables);

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All renewable energy resources are eligible for the purposes 

enter operation more than three years after the date on 

of meeting the requirement. For hydroelectric plants with a 

which the auction is held are eligible. These auctions are 

capacity of up to 40 MW, the system provides for a correcti-

divided into A-3 and A-5 auctions on the basis of the ge-

ve factor which counts all of the first 20 MW and a declining 

nerator’s obligation to supply the energy awarded after 

proportion of the capacity between 20 and 40 MW. The me-

three or five years.  

chanism also establishes penalties for failure to achieve the 

An  auction  typically  has  two  phases:  the  descending-clock 

mandatory share.

phase in which the auction organizer establishes the opening 

In May 2014, the country’s new Energy Agenda was presen-

price for the auction and the generators submit decreasing 

ted,  setting  out  the  primary  energy  policy  targets,  the  next 

bids; and the pay-as-bid phase in which the remaining gene-

regulatory  steps  to  be  taken  and  the  plans  of  investments 

rators further reduce the price until the supply of power co-

that the government intends to make in its next term. Spe-

vers all the demand up for auction. The winning bidders are 

cifically with regard to renewables, the Agenda confirms the 

granted long-term contracts whose term varies by resource: 

target of cutting energy consumption by 20% by 2025 and 

15 years for thermal biomass plants, 20 years for wind plants 

introduces an additional target that 45% of new capacity to 

and 30 years for hydroelectric plants. 

be  installed  between  2014-2025  be  supplied  by  renewable 

Four auctions were held in 2014, resulting in contracts being 

power plants. 

signed for a total of more than 8 GW (of which more than 90% 

for new capacity). More specifically, on October 31, 2014, the 

first federal reserve auction, with a block of capacity reserved 

Mexico

for solar power was held, with around 890 MW awarded. 

In  2014,  the  laws  and  regulations  resulting  from  the  im-

On  December  17,  2014,  the  Ministry  of  Energy  published 

portant energy reform measures, published on December 

the new sector expansion plan (PDE2023 - Plano Decenal de 

20,  2013  and  intended  to  reorganize  the  energy  and  oil 

Expansão de Energia), which envisages significant growth in 

industries, were gradually approved and published. 

renewable capacity. Based upon the plan presented, the go-

In August, the secondary energy reform legislation was pu-

vernment estimates that wind capacity will rise an average of 

blished. With regard to the electricity sector, the following 

2 GW per year until 2023, while solar and biomass capacity 

were published: 

will account for around 13% of total installed capacity in Bra-

 > Ley de la Industria Eléctrica, which calls for the introduc-

zil by 2023.

tion of a competitive power generation market and the 

On November 25, 2014, with Resolution 1832, the regulator, 

creation  of  an  independent  operator  to  manage  the 

ANEEL,  modified  the  range  in  which  the  differences  settle-

market,  the  introduction  of  a  clean  energy  certificates 

ment price (Preço de liquidação das diferenças - PLD) is per-

mechanism and the establishment of rules governing the 

mitted to fluctuate, setting the new floor (around €12/MWh) 

transition period prior to the official launch of the whole-

and ceiling (around €151/MWh).

sale power market;

Chile

 > Ley de Energía Geotérmica, which defines a special regu-

latory framework for exploration activities and electricity 

generation  from  geothermal  resources,  the  mechanism 

Chile  has  a  system  mandating  achievement  of  specified  re-

for identifying areas to be concessioned and the proce-

newable energy targets for those who withdraw power for 

dures for awarding such concessions;

sale through distributors or sales companies. The law sets two 

 > Ley de la Comisión Federal de Electricidad, which redefi-

different targets based upon the date the contract is signed:

nes the role and structure of the former public electricity 

 > for  all  power  under  contract  between  August  31,  2007 

monopolist (Federal Electricity Commission - CFE).

and June 30, 2013, renewable resources are to account 

On October 31, 2014 the relative regulations, including the 

for 5% of the electricity starting from 2014, an amount 

guidelines for a “Certificados de Energía Limpia” mechanism 

that  will  increase  by  0.5%  per  year  to  reach  a  share  of 

to achieve the target of 35% of electricity generated from 

10% by 2024;

non-polluting  resources  by  2024,  were  published.  This  re-

 > for  all  contracts  signed  starting  from  July  1,  2013,  Law 

quirement will come into force starting from 2018 and the 

20698 of 2013 sets a target of 20% by 2025 to be achie-

corresponding target will be determined by March 2015.

ved by gradually raising the initial share of 6% in 2014.

In  preparation  for  the  launch  of  the  wholesale  market, 

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scheduled  for  January  1,  2016,  the  independent  mar-

Panama 

ket  operator  (CENACE  -  Centro  Nacional  de  Control  de  la 

Energía) was officially established. 

With regard to the remuneration of plants generating po-

wer from renewable resources, the regulatory framework 

prior  to  the  reform  was  based  upon  the  renewables  pro-

motion law (LAERFTE), published in 2008. Specifically, pri-

vate investors participated as either as independent power 

producers who sold all their output to the Comisión Fede-

ral de Electricidad using auction mechanisms, self-suppliers 

or small-scale producers (with an installed capacity of less 

than 30 MW) who sold their output at rates governed by 

the Comisión Federal de Electricidad.

In line with the new regulatory structure: 

 > plants  in  operation  on  the  date  the  market  is  launched 

and  those  party  to  an  interconnection  contract  will  be 

permitted  to  maintain  the  remuneration  arrangement 

they had prior to the reform;

 > new plants and those that are not yet party to an inter-

connection  contract  will  be  able  to  take  advantage  of 

a  different  sales  system  introduced  under  the  reform 

(auctions  for  supplying  regulated  customers,  bilateral 

contract with free-market customers and wholesale spot 

On June 12, 2013, in line with an energy policy directed at 

diversifying  the  energy  mix,  the  Panamanian  government 

ratified Law 605, which establishes tax incentives to support 

the  development  of  solar  power.  The  new  incentives  pro-

vide for an exemption from import tax, tax credits and the 

option of acceleration depreciation.

On March 31, 2014, the President of the Republic published 

Resolution  41,  authorizing  payment  of  $75  million,  to  be 

spread  out  between  March  31,  2014  and  December  31, 

2016,  to  the  Enel  Group  hydroelectric  plant  Fortuna.  This 

amount  was  authorized  as  a  result  of  production  restric-

tions imposed by the government on the plant due to the 

government’s delay in expanding the Panama transmission 

grid. 

On  October  22,  2014  Resolution  AN  7966  was  published, 

introducing the option of exporting electricity through the 

Regional Electricity Market. The measure will allow market 

operators to bypass the current limitations of the transmis-

sion grid in expectation of its expansion, which is scheduled 

to occur between 2016 and 2017.

market) that is currently being defined.

Costa Rica 

In the first few months of 2015 the Federal Electricity Com-

mission (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) will identify the 

sites where it plans to autonomously develop geothermal 

power  and  those  sites  that  will  later  be  auctioned  off  to 

private investors for development (Ronda Zero).

Central America

SIEPAC - Regional Electricity Market  

The final section of the SIEPAC transmission line for the Re-

gional Electricity Market (REM), officially launched on June 

1, 2013 by the regional regulator (CRIE - Comisión Regional 

de  Interconexión  Eléctrica),  was  completed  on  September 

29, 2014. 

During the second Half of 2014, CRIE also issued a series of 

resolutions  designed  to  complete  the  regional  regulations 

and terminate the transitional system in place since March 

2013.  The  implementation  of  regional  regulations  marks 

the first step towards the consolidation of the rules gover-

ning cross-border trade in electricity among six countries in 

Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicara-

gua, Costa Rica and Panama).

The regulator, ARESEP, modified the rates for new and exi-

sting renewable power plants based upon the results of a 

series of public consultations held in November. The chan-

ges  will  have  a  positive  impact  on  existing  plants  (hydro-

electric  and  wind),  the  rates  for  which  were  increased  by 

13%.  However,  the  effect  on  new  plants  will  be  negative 

since  the  rate  was  reduced  by  16%  compared  with  the 

2014 level. 

USA 

The  United  States  has  a  two-level  renewables  incentive  sy-

stem.  The  federal  level  envisages  various  types  of  support, 

including tax incentives for production and investment (the 

Production Tax Credit and the Investment Tax Credit), acce-

lerated depreciation and federal subsidies. At the state level, 

the  main  incentive  is  a  Renewable  Portfolio  Standard  (RPS) 

mechanism,  i.e.  a  system  of  mandatory  percentages  of  ge-

neration from renewables for utilities, with targets differing 

from state to state. Most states have adopted systems of tra-

dable certificates but there is no corresponding platform acti-

ve at the federal level. 

The Production Tax Credit (PTC), the tax incentive to encou-

rage  renewable  electricity  generation,  expired  at  the  end 

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Purchase Agreement with the national utility, Eskom, with 

of  December  20,  2014.  Thanks  to  this  extension,  eligible 

payments guaranteed by the government.

projects  that  were  “under  construction”  by  December  31, 

2014 could qualify for the PTC. The Internal Revenue Service 

(IRS) is expected to issue additional guidelines defining the 

concept of “continuous efforts”, which is required for quali-

fication, in the first and second Quarter of 2015.

The Investment Tax Credit, the tax incentive for investment in 

renewables, is still applicable to plants that enter service by 

December 31, 2016.

On  June  2,  2014,  the  Environmental  Protection  Agency 

(EPA) published a proposed regulation for fossil-fuel power 

plants currently in operation that aims to achieve a 30% re-

duction  in  CO2  emissions  by  2030  as  compared  with  2005 
levels. Specific emission-reduction targets were established 

for  each  state  and  they  were  given  ample  flexibility  in  the 

policies and strategies to be adopted. The consultation pha-

se has been completed and the proposal is currently being 

revised, but the EPA expects it to be definitively approved by 

the third Quarter of 2015. In that case, the states will have 

until June 2016 to present their plans for reaching the tar-

gets to the EPA.

South Africa  

In May 2011, South Africa approved a target of 17.8 GW of 

installed renewable capacity by 2030 based upon the long-

term energy strategy set out in the 2010-2030 Integrated 

Resource Plan. The primary tool to be used in achieving this 

target  is  the  Renewable  Energy  Independent  Power  Pro-

ducer Procurement (REIPPPP), an auction system launched 

in 2011 that seeks to install around 7 GW in new renew-

able capacity between 2014 and 2020 (hydroelectric <40 

MW, concentrated solar and photovoltaic, wind, biomass, 

biogas and landfill gas power). Currently, fiive rounds (bid 

windows) are scheduled, four of which have already been 

held.  As  of  now,  around  5,000  MW  of  capacity  has  been 

awarded, including Round 4, the winners of which will be 

announced in the first Quarter of 2015.

After  a  pre-qualification  phase,  which  is  concerned  with 

technical  and  financial  issues,  qualified  projects  are  cho-

sen based upon two criteria: the bid price (weighted 70%) 

and  the  economic  development  content  of  the  project 

(weighted  30%).  The  latter  is  based  upon  a  series  of  pa-

rameters  focusing  on  the  economic  development  of  the 

country,  including  local  content  and  the  creation  of  jobs 

for South Africans, especially non-whites.

The winners will be invited to enter into a 20-year Power 

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Main risks and uncertainties 

Due to the nature of its business, the Group is exposed to 

country/business  line  level,  for  managing  and  controlling 

a  variety  of  risks,  notably  market  risks,  credit  risk,  liquidity 

financial risks (market, credit and liquidity risks) that assign 

risk, industrial and environmental risks and regulatory risk. 

strategic  policy-making  and  supervision  responsibilities  for 

In  order  to  mitigate  its  exposure  to  these  risks,  the  Group 

risk  management  to  special  committees,  establish  policies 

conducts  specific  analysis,  monitoring,  management  and 

and  procedures  for  identifying  risk  management  and  con-

control activities, as described in this section. 

trol roles and responsibilities and define a system of opera-

From an organizational standpoint, Enel adopts governance 

tional limits.

arrangements, both at the Group level and at the Division/

Risks connected with market liberalization 
and regulatory developments

The  energy  markets  in  which  the  Group  operates  are  cur-

generation  mix,  improving  the  competitiveness  of  plants 

rently undergoing gradual liberalization, which is being im-

through  cost  leadership,  seeking  out  new  high-potential 

plemented using different approaches and timetables from 

markets  and  developing  renewable  energy  resources  with 

country to country.

appropriate investment plans in a variety of countries. 

As a result of these processes, the Group is exposed to incre-

The Group often operates in regulated markets or regulated 

asing competition from new entrants and the development 

regimes, and changes in the rules governing operations in 

of organized markets.

such markets and regimes, and the associated instructions 

The  business  risks  generated  by  the  natural  participation 

and requirements with which the Group must comply, can 

of  the  Group  in  such  markets  have  been  addressed  by  in-

impact our operations and performance. 

tegrating  along  the  value  chain,  with  a  greater  drive  for 

In order to mitigate the risks that such factors can engender, 

technological  innovation,  diversification  and  geographical 

Enel has forged closer relationships with local government 

expansion. More specifically, the initiatives taken have incre-

and  regulatory  bodies,  adopting  a  transparent,  collabo-

ased the customer base in the free market, with the aim of 

rative  and  proactive  approach  in  tackling  and  eliminating 

integrating downstream into final markets, optimizing the 

sources of instability in regulatory arrangements.

Risks connected with CO2 emissions

In addition to being one of the factors with the largest po-

tential  impact  on  Group  operations,  emissions  of  carbon 

dioxide (CO2) are also one of the greatest challenges facing 
the Group in safeguarding the environment.

tigate the risk factors associated with CO2 regulations,  the 
Group  monitors  the  development  and  implementation  of 

EU  and  Italian  legislation,  diversifies  its  generation  mix  to-

wards  the  use  of  low-carbon  technologies  and  resources, 

EU legislation governing the emissions trading scheme im-

with  a  focus  on  renewables  and  nuclear  power,  develops 

poses costs for the electricity industry, costs that could rise 

strategies to acquire allowances at competitive prices and, 

substantially in the future. In this context, the instability of 

above  all,  enhances  the  environmental  performance  of  its 

the emissions allowance market accentuates the difficulties 

generation plants, increasing their energy efficiency.

of managing and monitoring the situation. In order to mi-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSMarket risks

As  part  of  its  operations,  Enel  is  exposed  to  a  variety  of 

separation of units responsible for operations and those in 

market  risks,  notably  the  risk  of  changes  in  interest  rates, 

charge of managing risk.

exchange rates and commodity prices.

The financial risk governance system also defines a system 

The financial risk governance arrangements adopted by the 

of  operating  limits  at  the  Group  and  individual  Division/

Group establish specific internal committees responsible for 

business  line  levels  for  the  various  types  of  risk,  which  are 

policy setting and supervision of risk management, as well 

monitored periodically by risk management units.

as specific policies at the Group and individual Division/bu-

To  maintain  market  risk  within  the  limits  set  out  in  the 

siness line levels that establish the roles and responsibilities 

Group’s  risk  management  policies,  Enel  uses  derivatives 

for  risk  management,  monitoring  and  control  processes, 

obtained in the market.

ensuring  compliance  with  the  principle  of  organizational 

Risks connected with commodity prices and supply 
continuity

Given the nature of its business, Enel is exposed to changes 

risk  and  the  implementation  of  a  hedging  strategy  using 

in the prices of fuel and electricity, which can have a signifi-

derivatives. 

cant impact on its results.

For a more detailed examination of commodity risk mana-

To mitigate this exposure, the Group has developed a stra-

gement  and  the  outstanding  derivatives  portfolio,  please 

tegy  of  stabilizing  margins  by  contracting  for  supplies  of 

see note 41 of the consolidated financial statements.

fuel and the delivery of electricity to end users or wholesa-

In  order  to  limit  the  risk  of  interruptions  in  fuel  supplies, 

lers in advance.

the Group has diversified fuel sources, using suppliers from 

The  Group  has  also  implemented  a  formal  procedure  that 

different geographical areas and encouraging the construc-

provides  for  the  measurement  of  the  residual  commodity 

tion of transportation and storage infrastructure. 

risk, the specification of a ceiling for maximum acceptable 

Exchange rate risk  

The Group is exposed to the risk that changes in the exchan-

 > financial assets/liabilities measured at fair value.

ge  rates  between  the  euro  and  the  main  other  currencies 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  are  also  exposed  to 

could give rise to adverse changes in the euro value of per-

the exchange rate risk associated with the consolidation va-

formance and financial aggregates denominated in foreign 

lues of equity investments denominated in currencies other 

currencies.  The  exposure  to  exchange  rate  risk,  which  is 

than the euro (translation risk). 

mainly denominated in US dollars, is attributable to: 

Exchange rate risk is managed within the Group policies for 

 > cash  flows  in  respect  of  the  purchase  or  sale  of  fuel  or 

managing financial risks, which provide for the stabilization 

electricity on international markets; 

of the effects of changes in exchange rates with the exclu-

 > cash flows in respect of investments in foreign currency, 

sion  of  translation  risk.  To  this  end,  the  Group  has  develo-

dividends  from  unconsolidated  foreign  subsidiaries  or 

ped operational processes that ensure the systematic cove-

the purchase or sale of equity investments;

rage of exposures through appropriate hedging strategies, 

 > financial  liabilities  assumed  by  the  holding  company  or 

which typically involve the use of financial derivatives.

the  individual  subsidiaries  denominated  in  currencies 

For more details, please see note 41 of the consolidated fi-

other than the currency of account or functional currency 

nancial statements.

of the company holding the liability; 

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Interest rate risk

The nature of the financial risks to which the Group is expo-

Our interest rate risk management policy seeks to maintain 

sed is such that changes in interest rates could give rise to 

the risk profile established within the framework of the for-

increases in net financial expense or adverse changes in the 

mal risk governance procedures of the Group, curbing bor-

value of assets/liabilities measured at fair value.

rowing costs over time and limiting the volatility of results. 

The main source of exposure to interest rate risk for the Enel 

This goal is pursued through the strategic diversification of 

Group  comes  from  the  fluctuation  in  the  interest  rates  as-

the nature of our financial assets and liabilities and the use 

sociated  with  its  floating-rate  debt  and  from  the  need  to 

of derivatives on over-the-counter markets.

refinance  debt  falling  due  on  changing  market  terms  and 

For more details, please see note 41 of the consolidated fi-

conditions. 

nancial statements.

Credit risk

The  Group’s  commercial,  commodity  and  financial  opera-

As part of the management of credit risk even more effec-

tions expose it to credit risk, i.e. the possibility that an unex-

tively, for a number of years the Group has carried out non-

pected  change  in  the  creditworthiness  of  a  counterparty 

recourse assignments of receivables for specific segments of 

could  impact  the  creditor  position,  in  terms  of  insolvency 

the commercial portfolio. Partly in view of the macroecono-

(default risk) or changes in its market value (spread risk).

mic environment, as from 2011 the use of assignments was 

Beginning  in  the  last  few  years,  with  the  instability  and 

extended  both  geographically  and  to  invoiced  receivables 

uncertainty of the financial markets and the global econo-

and  receivables  to  be  invoiced  of  companies  operating  in 

mic  crisis,  average  payment  times  for  trade  receivables  by 

other  segments  of  the  electricity  industry  than  retail  sales 

counterparties have increased. In order to pursue the mini-

(such as, for example, receivables from generation activities, 

mization  of  credit  risk,  the  Group’s  general  policy  calls  for 

sales  of  electricity  as  part  of  energy  management  opera-

the application of uniform criteria in all the main regions/

tions,  the  sale  of  green  certificates  or  electricity  transport 

countries/business  lines  for  measuring  credit  exposures  in 

services). 

order to promptly identify any deterioration in credit quality 

All of the above transactions are considered as non-recourse 

–  determining  any  mitigation  actions  to  implement  –  and 

transactions  for  accounting  purposes  and  therefore  invol-

to enable the consolidation and monitoring of exposures at 

ved  the  full  derecognition  of  the  corresponding  assigned 

the Group level.

assets from the balance sheet, as the risks and rewards asso-

As regards credit risk in respect of commodities transactions, 

ciated with them have been transferred.

Enel  uses  a  uniform  counterparty  assessment  system  across 

the  Group,  which  has  also  been  implemented  at  the  local 

level.  Beginning  in  2013,  portfolio  limits  approved  by  the 

Liquidity risk

Group Credit Risk Committee were applied and monitored by 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group, while solvent, would 

region/country/business line and at the consolidated level.

not  be  able  to  discharge  its  obligations  in  a  timely  manner 

As to credit risk in respect of financial transactions, including 

or would only be able to do so on unfavorable terms owing 

those  involving  derivatives,  risk  is  minimized  by  selecting 

to factors connected to the perception of its riskiness by the 

counterparties  with  high  credit  ratings  from  among  lea-

market or to systemic crises (credit crunches, sovereign debt 

ding Italian and international financial institutions, portfo-

crises, etc.). 

lio diversification, entering into margin agreements for the 

As  part  of  the  Group’s  formal  risk  governance  procedures, 

exchange of cash collateral, and/or the use of netting arran-

risk  management  policies  are  designed  to  maintain  a  level 

gements. In 2014, operating limits on credit risk approved 

of liquidity sufficient to meet its obligations over a specified 

by the Group Financial Risk Committee were again applied 

time horizon, without having recourse to additional sources 

and monitored, using an internal valuation system, at both 

of financing, as well as to maintain a prudential liquidity buf-

the individual region/country/business line level and at the 

fer sufficient to meet unexpected obligations. In addition, in 

consolidated level.

order to ensure that the Group can discharge its medium and 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSlong-term commitments, Enel pursues a borrowing strategy 

efforts and the large contribution of regulated activities.

that provides for a diversified structure of financing sources 

At the end of the year Enel’s rating was: (i) “BBB” for Stan-

to which it can turn and a balanced maturity profile. Liquidity 

dard & Poor’s with a stable outlook; (ii) “BBB+”, with a stable 

requirements are primarily met through cash flows genera-

outlook  for  Fitch;  and  (iii) “Baa2”,  with  a  negative  outlook 

ted by normal operations, ensuring the appropriate manage-

for Moody’s.

ment of any excess liquidity.

In order to optimize liquidity management within the Group, 

Enel  SpA  (directly  and  through  its  subsidiary  Enel  Finance 

Country risk  

International  NV)  meets  the  cash  needs  of  the  Group  com-

By now, more than 50% of the revenues of the Enel Group 

panies through centralized access to the money and capital 

are generated outside Italy. The major international expan-

markets and provides management and coordination servi-

sion of the Group – located, among other countries, in Latin 

ces  for  Group  companies  that  can  access  market  financing 

America and Russia – therefore requires the Group to assess 

directly.

its  exposure  to  country  risk,  namely  the  macroeconomic, 

Underscoring the Enel Group’s continued capacity to access 

financial,  regulatory,  market,  geopolitical  and  social  risks 

the credit market despite the recent crisis in the financial mar-

whose manifestation could have a negative impact on inco-

kets, in 2014 the Group carried out bond issues with a total 

me or jeopardize corporate assets. In order to mitigate this 

value of €2.4 billion, of which €1.6 billion by Enel SpA, in the 

form of risk, the Group has adopted a country risk calcula-

form of hybrid instruments, and €436 million by Endesa Chile 

tion  model  (using  a  shadow  rating  approach)  that  specifi-

in the form of Yankee Bonds. 

cally monitors the level of country risk in the areas in which 

In  the  final  Quarter  of  2014,  Enel  Finance  International  NV 

the Group operates.

initiated a liability management program in the total amount 

Overall, the world economy experienced a hesitant recovery 

of €4 billion, to be executed by December 31, 2015. It is in-

in economic activity in 2014, and the risk of a relapse in the 

tended to optimize the management of excess liquidity, ena-

next two years still threatens. World trade, which is expan-

bling the reduction of gross debt, lowering the average cost 

ding more slowly than in the period before the financial cri-

of funds and improving the maturity profile.

sis six years ago, struggled to gain traction until the autumn 

The  Company  subsequently  carried  out  its  first  transaction 

of last year. 

with  the  repurchase  of  its  own  bonds  with  a  total  nominal 

In Europe, growth in 2015 is forecast to rise to 1.7% for the 

value of €762 million.

European  Union  as  a  whole  and  1.3%  for  the  euro  area, 

For  more  information,  please  see  note  40 “Financial  instru-

while in 2016 those rates are expected to rise to 2.1% and 

ments” to the consolidated financial statements. 

1.9% respectively, thanks to stronger internal and external 

Rating risk 

demand, a very accommodative monetary policy stance and 

a broadly neutral fiscal stance.

The prospects for growth in Europe as a whole are still dam-

Credit ratings, which are assigned by rating agencies, impact 

pened by an unfavorable environment for investment and 

the possibility of a company to access the various sources of 

high unemployment. Key developments last autumn impro-

financing and the associated cost of that financing. Any re-

ved the short-term outlook, however: oil prices fell more ra-

duction in the rating could limit access to the capital market 

pidly than before, the euro depreciated sharply, the ECB an-

and  increase  finance  costs,  with  a  negative  impact  on  the 

nounced it would begin a quantitative easing program and 

performance and financial situation of the company.

the European Commission presented its investment plan for 

At the end of 2014, despite the downgrade of Italian Repu-

Europe.  All  of  these  factors  will  have  a  positive  impact  on 

blic  securities  (BBB-  with  a  stable  outlook,  compared  with 

growth.

BBB and a negative outlook previously), Standard & Poor’s 

The  macroeconomic  projections  for  the  US  economy  are 

confirmed Enel’s rating at BBB with a stable outlook.

very optimistic, reflecting the highly expansionary monetary 

That decision mainly reflected the Group’s broad geographi-

policy stance and the very positive data on unemployment, 

cal and technological diversification outside Europe, as well 

which has fallen considerably.

as the expectation that the Company will achieve and main-

The  outlook  for  other  areas  of  the  world  is  mixed,  althou-

tain performance and financial targets commensurate with 

gh still positive. In Japan, the increase in value-added tax in 

its  current  rating  as  a  result  of  its  continued  deleveraging 

April 2014 harmed the economy more than expected. Given 

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the expansionary stance of monetary policy, in the coming 

Any  residual  risk  is  managed  using  specific  insurance  poli-

Quarters the Japanese economy should return to moderate 

cies to protect corporate assets and provide liability covera-

growth. In China, economic activity has remained relatively 

ge in the event of harm caused to third parties by accidents, 

robust, but is structurally low (6-7%), which is hardly surpri-

including  pollution,  that  may  occur  during  the  production 

sing given the level of development the country has achie-

and distribution of electricity and gas.

ved  and  the  potential  constraint  represented  by  the  labor 

As part of its strategy of maintaining and developing its cost 

force.  The  situation  in  other  major  emerging  economies  is 

leadership  in  the  markets  in  which  it  has  generation  ope-

varied:  while  the  Indian  economy  is  picking  up  steam,  the 

rations, the Group is involved in numerous projects for the 

recovery in Brazil is shaky. Once again, expectations for Rus-

development, improvement and reconversion of its plants. 

sia have deteriorated: as a result of the geopolitical tensions 

These projects are exposed to the risks commonly associa-

over Ukraine and the low price of oil, the country has slipped 

ted with construction activities, which the Group mitigates 

into a recession that threatens to trigger a foreign exchange 

by requiring its suppliers to provide specific guarantees and, 

crisis.  The  state  of  alert  in  the  Middle  East  and  North  Afri-

where  possible,  obtaining  insurance  coverage  against  all 

ca remains high owing to developments in Syria and Libya, 

phases of construction risk.

which could trigger lasting changes in regional and global 

New  risk  assessment  models  were  also  developed  for 

balances,  with  consequent  uncertainty  that  could  impact 

project risk management, which enable the Group, as part 

the global macroeconomic environment.

of its capital intensive initiatives, to measure the quantitati-

ve and statistical aspects of postponements of the commer-

cial operation date and the potential increase in investment 

costs due to the associated risks, including those posed by 

environmental factors.

With regard to nuclear power generation, Enel operates in 

Slovakia  through  Slovenské  elektrárne  and  in  Spain  throu-

gh Endesa. In relation to its nuclear activities, the Group is 

exposed  to  operational  risk  and  may  face  additional  costs 

because of, inter alia, accidents, safety violations, acts of ter-

rorism, natural disasters, equipment malfunctions, malfun-

ctions  in  the  storage,  movement,  transport  and  treatment 

of nuclear substances and materials. In the countries where 

Enel has nuclear operations, specific laws based on interna-

tional conventions require operators to obtain insurance co-

verage for liability for risks associated with the use and tran-

sport of nuclear fuel, with coverage ceilings and other terms 

and conditions set by law. Other mitigating measures have 

been taken in accordance with international best practices.

Industrial and 
environmental risks 

Breakdowns or accidents that temporarily interrupt opera-

tions at Enel’s plants represent an additional risk associated 

with the Group’s business. 

Industrial  and  environmental  risks  are  managed  by  the 

Global  Generation  business  line  using  statistical  modeling 

techniques, which assess risks in probabilistic and moneta-

ry terms for each plant/grid/project. In addition to typically 

industrial risk models (business interruption, operation and 

maintenance),  Enel  has  developed  models  to  measure  di-

saster  risks  linked  to  seismic  events,  a  model  for  assessing 

fire risks and environmental models to assess the exposure 

of each plant to risks involving all possible segments of the 

environment, such as the air, water, land and underground. 

All of this is done with the objective of identifying the most 

critical areas and preparing appropriate instruments to safe-

guard the industrial value of plants.

During  2014,  Enel  developed  an  assessment  model  for  in-

dustrial and environmental risks for the Upstream Gas area.

In addition, we also conducted exercises to assess risks as-

sociated  with  the  operation  of  the  distribution  networks 

managed by the Infrastructure and Networks business line.

In  order  to  mitigate  such  risks,  the  Group  adopts  leading 

prevention  and  protection  strategies,  including  preventive 

and  predictive  maintenance  techniques  and  technology 

surveys to identify and control risks, and recourse to inter-

national best practices.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSOutlook

In order to compete effectively in the macroeconomic envi-

include  managing  new  smart  distribution  grids  and  expan-

ronment of today and tomorrow and, at the same time, seize 

ding our range of value-added products and services in retail 

new business opportunities in the energy industry, the Enel 

markets. The active management of our portfolio will be tar-

Group is shifting to a new industrial strategy based on four 

geted at the disposal of non-strategic assets and subsequent 

key  pillars:  i)  achieving  high  levels  of  operating  efficiency 

reinvestment  of  the  proceeds  in  order  to  create  value  and 

through the optimal management of the costs and mainte-

rationalize  the  Group  structure.  Finally,  Enel  has  decided  to 

nance capex of our assets; ii) reviving the Group’s “industrial” 

introduce a new dividend policy, which lends certainty to the 

growth with a sharp increase in growth capex; iii) actively ma-

pay-out  in  the  short  term  and  creates  scope  for  substantial 

naging our portfolio with a view to creating value; and iv) the 

growth in the medium to long term. 

Group’s new dividend policy. The Enel Group’s new business 

The Group has a unique presence in the world utilities mar-

plan therefore sets out the priorities and action plans neces-

ket,  thanks  both  to  its  size  in  absolute  terms  and  its  highly 

sary to pursue these objectives. In order to boost operating 

diversified base of generation technologies. In addition, we 

efficiency, we will leverage our new global business lines in 

have  established  a  well-balanced  position  along  the  entire 

order  to  share  internal  best  practices  for  optimizing  opera-

value chain and are extremely well diversified geographically. 

ting expenses and managing assets efficiently. The new path 

Our  new  organizational  structure  will  enable  management 

to industrial growth will be sustained by major investment in 

to exploit these strengths effectively, expanding our sources 

promising  growth  markets  and  businesses,  beginning  with 

of value creation more rapidly and more incisively in the hi-

renewables, by expanding our positioning in areas where we 

ghly  turbulent  and  diversified  evolution  of  the  global  envi-

are already operating, such as in Latin America, and entering 

ronment in which we operate.

new  countries,  partly  with  a  view  to  subsequently  positio-

On the basis of the key factors outlined above, the targets set 

ning  ourselves  in  other  businesses.  Other  growth  areas  will 

out in the business plan are reported below. 

2016

~15.0

~3.1

0.18

55

24

2017

~15.6

~3.4

60

27

CAGR 2015-2019

~3%

~10%

~17%

~9%

Recurring EBITDA 

Net ordinary income

Minimum dividend

Pay-out

Operating cash flow/Net financial 
debt

Billions of euro

Billions of euro

euro/share

%

%

Gross capex

Cash flow from operations

Free cash flow

Billions of euro

Billions of euro

Billions of euro

Net free cash flow (after dividends)

Billions of euro

2015

~15.0

~3.0

0.16

50

21

2015-2019

34.0

~49.5

~15.5

~1.5

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Other information 

Non-EU subsidiaries 

At the date of approval by the Board of Directors of the fi-

Enersis SA (a Chilean company belonging to the Endesa 

nancial statements of Enel SpA for 2014 – March 18, 2015 

Group); and 17) Enel Russia (a Russian subsidiary of Enel 

– the Enel Group meets the “conditions for the listing of sha-

Investment Holding BV); 

res  of  companies  with  control  over  companies  established 

 > the balance sheet and income statement for the 2014 fi-

and  regulated  under  the  law  of  non-EU  countries”  (herei-

nancial statements of the above companies included in 

nafter “non-EU  subsidiaries”)  established  by  CONSOB  with 

the reporting package used for the purpose of preparing 

Article  36  of  the  Market  Rules  (approved  with  Resolution 

the consolidated financial statements of the Enel Group 

16530 of June 25, 2008, as amended).

will  be  made  available  to  the  public  by  Enel  SpA  (pur-

Specifically, we report that:

suant to Article 36, paragraph 1a) of the CONSOB Market 

 > in application of the materiality criteria for the purposes 

Rules) at least 15 days prior to the day scheduled for the 

of consolidation provided for in Article 36, paragraph 2, 

Ordinary  Shareholders’  Meeting  called  to  approve  the 

of the CONSOB Market Rules, 17 non-EU subsidiaries of 

2014  financial  statements,  together  with  the  summary 

the Enel Group have been identified to which the rules in 

statements  showing  the  essential  data  of  the  latest  an-

question apply on the basis of the consolidated accounts 

nual financial statements of subsidiaries and associated 

of the Enel Group at December 31, 2013.

companies (pursuant to the applicable provisions of Ar-

  They are: 1) Ampla Energia e Serviços SA (a Brazilian com-

ticle 77, paragraph 2-bis, of the CONSOB Issuers Regula-

pany belonging to the Endesa Group); 2) Chilectra SA (a 

tion  approved  with  Resolution  11971  of  May  14,  1999, 

Chilean  company  belonging  to  the  Endesa  Group);  3) 

as amended);

Compañía  Distribuidora  y  Comercializadora  de  Energía 

 > the  articles  of  association  and  composition  and  powers 

-  Condensa  SA  ESP  (a  Colombian  company  belonging 

of the control bodies from all the above subsidiaries have 

to  the  Endesa  Group);  4)  Companhia  de  Interconexão 

been obtained by Enel SpA and are available in updated 

Energética SA - CIEN (a Brazilian company belonging to 

form to CONSOB where the latter should request such in-

the  Endesa  Group);  5)  Compañía  Eléctrica  do  Tarapacá 

formation  for  supervisory  purposes  (pursuant  to  Article 

SA - Celta (a Chilean company belonging to the Endesa 

36, paragraph 1b) of the CONSOB Market Rules);

Group);  6)  Companhia  Energética  do  Cearà  -  Coelce  SA 

 > Enel SpA has verified that the above subsidiaries:

(a  Brazilian  company  belonging  to  the  Endesa  Group); 

 - provide the auditor of the Parent Company, Enel SpA, 

7) Edegel SA (a Peruvian company belonging to the En-

with information necessary to perform annual and in-

desa  Group);  8)  Emgesa  SA  ESP  (a  Colombian  company 

terim audits of Enel SpA (pursuant to Article 36, para-

belonging  to  the  Endesa  Group);  9)  Empresa  de  Distri-

graph 1 c-i) of the CONSOB Market Rules);

bución Eléctrica de Lima Norte - Edelnor SAA (a Peruvian 

 - use  an  administrative  and  accounting  system  appro-

company belonging to the Endesa Group); 10) Empresa 

priate  for  regular  reporting  to  the  management  and 

Distribuidora  Sur  -  Edesur  SA  (an  Argentine  company 

auditor  of  the  Parent  Company,  Enel  SpA,  of  income 

belonging  to  the  Endesa  Group);  11)  Empresa  Nacional 

statement,  balance  sheet  and  financial  data  necessa-

de  Electricidad  -  Endesa  Chile  SA  (a  Chilean  company 

ry  for  preparation  of  the  consolidated  financial  state-

belonging to the Endesa Group); 12) Endesa Brasil SA (a 

ments (pursuant to Article 36, paragraph 1 c-ii) of the 

Brazilian company belonging to the Endesa Group); 13) 

CONSOB Market Rules). 

Enel Green Power Chile Limitada (a Chilean company be-

longing to the Enel Green Power Group); 14) Enel Green 

Power  North  America  Inc.  (a  US  company  belonging  to 

the Enel Green Power Group); 15) Enel Kansas LLC (a US 

company belonging to the Enel Green Power Group); 16) 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSApproval of the financial statements

The  Shareholders’  Meeting  to  approve  the  financial  state-

mit of 120 days from the close of the financial year, permitted 

ments,  as  provided  for  by  Article  9.2  of  the  bylaws  of  Enel 

under Article 2364, paragraph 2, of the Italian Civil Code, is 

SpA, shall be called within 180 days of the close of the finan-

justified by the fact that the Company is required to prepare 

cial year. The use of that time limit rather than the ordinary li-

consolidated financial statements.

Disclosures on financial instruments  

The  disclosures  on  financial  instruments  required  by  Article 

ment”, note 33 “Derivatives and hedge accounting” and note 

2428,  paragraph  2,  no.  6-bis  of  the  Civil  Code  are  reported 

34 “Fair value measurement” to the separate financial state-

in  note  31  “Financial  instruments”,  note  32  “Risk  manage-

ments of Enel SpA.

Transactions with related parties  

For more information on transactions with related parties, please see note 35 to the separate financial statements of Enel SpA.

Own shares  

The Company does not hold treasury shares nor did it engage in transactions involving own shares during the year.

Atypical or unusual operations 

Pursuant to the CONSOB Notice of July 28, 2006, Enel did not 

the transfer price or timing could give rise to doubts concer-

carry out any atypical or unusual operations in 2014.

ning  the  propriety  and/or  completeness  of  disclosure,  con-

Such operations include transactions whose significance, size, 

flicts of interest, preservation of company assets or protection 

nature of the counterparties, object, method for calculating 

of minority shareholders.

Subsequent events

Significant events following the close of the year are discussed in note 50 to the consolidated financial statements. 

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111

How we operate

At Enel, sustainability is a strategic, integrated part of busi-

ting and managing any socio-environmental impact.

ness management, development and growth with a view 

Framing  this  entire  process  are  the  principles  of  ethics, 

to creating value over the medium to long term, both for 

transparency,  anti-corruption,  human  rights  and  safety 

the Company and for all of our stakeholders.

that have always been a distinctive feature of Enel’s ope-

rations and which are a part of policies and standards of 

For  the  first  time  under  Enel’s  new  organizational  struc-

conduct that are applicable throughout the Group.

ture,  a  specific  Innovation  &  Sustainability  unit  reports 

directly  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  so  as  to  undersco-

In  2012,  in  recognition  of  the  latest  international  trends 

re the fact that these two areas of activity make an inte-

and innovations, Enel began a process of identifying and 

gral contribution to creating a new model of business and 

assessing  the  interests  and  expectations  of  the  various 

competitiveness for the Company. At the country level, we 

stakeholders and integrating them into business strategy 

have also appointed sustainability managers, who report 

in  accordance  with  the  procedures  and  processes  throu-

directly to the country manager in order to implement the 

gh which the Company is meeting their expectations (i.e. 

Group’s strategy guidelines and policies at the local level 

the materiality analyses). The union of these two points of 

and to develop the sustainability projects and other activi-

view will make it possible to identify the issues that, due to 

ties specific to each area.

their relevance and significance, are of central importance 

It is a model aimed at achieving an increasing level of in-

to both Enel and our stakeholders and to then verify the 

tegration of sustainability within our business and related 

degree  of  alignment  or  misalignment  between  external 

strategies by defining true support mechanisms and ensu-

expectations and internal relevance. Within such context, 

ring periodic disclosures as well as communications within 

stakeholder-engagement  efforts  are  to  be  strengthened 

the Company.

in 2015 in order to understand and monitor the needs and 

expectations of the various stakeholders. 

This model is fully in line with the indications of the Uni-

ted  Nations  Global  Compact,  of  which  Enel  has  been  an 

These efforts are the starting point from which to define 

active  member  since  2004,  reiterating  the  importance  of 

and develop the priorities that the Group intends to pur-

an  increasing  integration  of  sustainability  within  a  com-

sue over the coming years and to set specific targets and 

pany’s  strategic  decision-making  processes.  A  specific 

objectives. 

training program, the Global Compact Board Programme, 

The 2015-2019 sustainability plan focuses on the following 

involving a number of international experts as facilitators 

areas of commitment: 

of dialog with boards of directors, is currently under way. 

 > creating economic and financial value; 

Enel was one of the first organizations in the world to have 

 > governance and transparency; 

participated  in  the  pilot  phase  of  the  program,  and  the 

 > natural resources, climate and the environment;

first  training  session  with  the  Group’s  Board  of  Directors 

 > development of human resources;

was held in November 2014.

 > access to energy; 

Integration of sustainability into business processes is ba-

munities;

sed on, and further extends, the experience gained within 

 > programs and other initiatives for customers and suppliers;

 > shared value and responsible relationships with the com-

the  Group  in  developing  models  of  operations  (for  Busi-

 > health and safety.

ness Development, Engineering & Construction, and Ope-

ration & Maintenance) aimed at creating shared, inclusive 

Enel  undertakes  to  constantly  manage  and  measure  su-

value over the medium to long term.

stainability performance by using and developing mecha-

Indeed, the efficiency and efficacy of business processes, 

nisms  that  allow  for  an  integrated,  standardized  system 

during both development and operations, depend signifi-

of projects and information that are kept constantly up to 

cantly on the creation of stable, constructive relationships 

date  based  on  developments  in  the  scope  of  operations 

with  the  various  stakeholders  as  well  as  on  the  ability  to 

and  relevant  standards,  while  promoting  the  sharing  of 

become a synergistic part of the community while preven-

best practices and experience.

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vestment funds, which continue to increase in number. As 

stakeholders, the Group monitors and actively participates 

of  December  31,  2014,  134  socially  responsible  investors 

in the development of new frontiers in reporting towards 

held shares in Enel capital (vs. 117 in 2013) for a total inte-

integrated  communication  of  performance,  both  finan-

rest held of 5.9% in Enel shares in circulation (vs. 5.5% in 

cially and in other areas. For example, we have contributed 

2013), equal to 8.6% of the float (vs. 8% in 2013). 

to defining the G4 guidelines of the Global Reporting Ini-

tiative (GRI) and have contributed to the pilot program of 

For  the  eleventh  straight  year,  Enel’s  commitment  in  this 

the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), and 

regard has been recognized by being included in the Dow 

we will also be supporting the GRI in defining the project 

Jones Sustainability Index, a market benchmark which in-

“Reporting 2025” in order to promote international dialog 

cludes the world’s leading companies that meet strict eco-

on the future of sustainability reporting.

nomic, social and environmental criteria. 

In 2014, we were also included in the selective Dow Jones 

The  reporting  process  involves  collecting  and  calculating 

Sustainability World index and earned the prestigious Gold 

specific  key  performance  indicators  of  economic,  envi-

Class recognition for sustainability in the 2015 RobecoSAM 

ronmental and social sustainability, in accordance with the 

Sustainability Yearbook, a publication now in its twentieth 

GRI international standards and the Electric Utility Sector 

edition and which assesses the sustainability performance 

Supplement  (EUSS),  as  well  as  with  the  principles  of  ac-

of the world’s leading corporations. Enel is one of only th-

countability of the United Nations Global Compact.

ree Gold Class organizations in the Electric Utility segment 

and one of only four Italian Gold Class corporations.

Projects, activities, performance and the other main results 

For the first time, Enel has also been included in the STOXX 

are  presented  in  Enel’s  Sustainability  Report,  which  this 

Global  ESG  Leaders  and  is  one  of  the  utilities  in  the  pre-

year also includes the Environmental Report, the comple-

stigious CDP Italy Climate Disclosure Leadership index for 

teness and reliability of which are verified by an accredited 

2014 as a leader in terms of the quality, thoroughness and 

external auditing firm, by the Control and Risk Committee, 

transparency of our climate-change data.

and by the Corporate Governance Committee. The docu-

Finally,  Enel  was  again  included  in  the  FTSE4Good  index, 

ment is then approved by the Enel SpA Board of Directors 

which  measures  environmentally  sustainable  corporate 

before being presented to the shareholders.

practices,  relations  with  stakeholders,  respect  for  human 

rights,  the  quality  of  working  conditions  and  tools  that 

The  report  is  also  analyzed  by  socially  responsible  in-

companies employ to fight corruption.

The four pillars of corporate ethics  

For over ten years, Enel has had a solid system of ethics that 

national best practices that everyone who works for and 

underlies our sustainability efforts. This system has beco-

with Enel must respect and apply in their daily activities. 

me  a  dynamic  set  of  rules  constantly  incorporating  inter-

Code of Ethics

Adopted in 2002, the Code of Ethics is an expression of our 

social  and  economic  diversity  of  the  various  countries  in 

ethical responsibilities and commitments in doing business 

which we operate. All of the companies in which Enel has 

and in all company activities, while also guiding and stan-

an equity interest and the Group’s major suppliers are also 

dardizing company conduct based on the utmost transpa-

required to adhere to the general principles contained the-

rency,  respect  and  fairness  towards  all  stakeholders.  The 

rein.  Any  stakeholder  can  report  a  violation  or  suspected 

Code  is  binding  for  all  Enel  employees  and  collaborators 

violation of the Code of Ethics through dedicated channels.

throughout  the  Group  and  takes  account  of  the  cultural, 

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Compliance Model (Legislative Decree 231/2001) - “Model 231”

The  Compliance  Model  pursuant  to  Legislative  Decree 

mission  of  the  crimes  specified  under  the  Decree,  inclu-

231/2001  (which  was  revised  in  2014  in  response  to  the 

ding  those  of  corruption  in  both  the  public  and  private 

introduction  of  new  crimes  envisaged  under  applicable 

sectors. The principles found in the model extend to all of 

law) supplements the rules of content found in the Code 

the  Group’s  foreign  subsidiaries  through  the  adoption  of 

of  Ethics  and  is  aimed  at  preventing  the  risk  of  the  com-

specific guidelines.

Zero-Tolerance-of-Corruption Plan

The Zero-Tolerance-of-Corruption (ZTC) Plan supplements 

International. The plan was adopted in 2006 as a concrete 

both  the  Code  of  Ethics  and  the  Compliance  Model  and 

move marking Enel’s participation in the Global Compact 

reinforces our commitment to combatting corruption whi-

(a 2000 UN program of action) and the Partnering Against 

le promoting the implementation of the recommendations 

Corruption Initiative (PACI) promoted by the World Econo-

regarding  the  related  principles  defined  by  Transparency 

mic Forum in Davos in 2005. 

Policy on Business and Human Rights

In order to give effect to the guidelines of the UN Forum on 

ment, Enel explicitly becomes a promoter of the observan-

Business and Human Rights, in 2013, the Board of Directors 

ce of such rights on the part of contractors, suppliers and 

of Enel SpA approved the Human Rights Policy, which was 

business partners as part of its business relationships. 

subsequently  extended  to  all  of  the  Group’s  subsidiaries. 

Within  the  scope  of  the  due  diligence  in  respect  of  hu-

In line with the Code of Ethics, this policy sets out the com-

man rights, we also launched the risk-assessment process 

mitments  and  responsibilities  in  respect  of  human  rights 

aimed  at  identifying  the  main  risks  in  the  area  of  human 

on the part of the employees of Enel SpA and its subsidiari-

rights  that  the  Company  may  encounter  in  the  course  of 

es, whether they be directors or employees in any manner 

operations in various countries and through relations with 

of  those  companies.  Similarly,  with  this  formal  commit-

third parties in general.

Net efficient capacity by primary energy source 

2014

2013 restated

        Change

17,048

16,112

21,018

54,178

5,132

29,653

5,774

833

100

442

36,802

96,112

17,277

16,071

22,592

55,940

5,132

29,836

5,163

795

120

258

36,172

97,244

(229)

41

(1,574)

(1,762)

-

(183)

611

38

(20)

184

630

(1,132)

-1.3%

0.3%

-7.0%

-3.1%

-

-0.6%

11.8%

4.8%

-16.7%

71.3%

1.7%

-1.2%

MW

Net efficient thermal capacity: 

- coal

- CCGT

- fuel oil/gas

Total

Net efficient nuclear capacity

Net efficient renewable capacity:

- hydroelectric

- wind

- geothermal

- biomass and co-generation

- other

Total

Total net efficient capacity

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MW

Italy

Iberian peninsula

Latin America

Russia

Slovakia

North America

Romania

Belgium

Greece

France

South Africa

Bulgaria

2014

36,823

23,549

18,300

9,107

4,968

2,083

534

406

290

-

10

42

2013 restated

        Change

39,277

23,556

16,764

9,107

5,399

1,683

534

406

290

186

-

42

(2,454)

(7)

1,536

-

(431)

400

-

-

-

(186)

10

-

-6.2%

-

9.2%

-

-8.0%

23.8%

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total net efficient capacity

96,112

97,244

(1,132)

-1.2%

Net electricity generation by primary energy source 

GWh

Net thermal generation:

- coal

- CCGT

- fuel oil/gas

Total

Net nuclear generation

Net renewable generation:

- hydroelectric

- wind

- geothermal

- biomass and co-generation

- other

Total

Total net electricity generation

2014

2013 restated

        Change

81,991

37,395

29,654

149,040

39,182

74,315

14,054

5,954

166

390

94,879

283,101

81,212

39,478

29,312

150,002

40,516

72,671

12,231

5,581

497

281

91,261

281,779

779

(2,083)

342

(962)

(1,334)

1,644

1,823

373

(331)

109

3,618

1,322

1.0%

-5.3%

1.2%

-0.6%

-3.3%

2.3%

14.9%

6.7%

-66.6%

38.8%

4.0%

0.5%

115

Net electricity generation by geographical area 

GWh

Italy

Iberian peninsula

Latin America

Russia

Slovakia

North America

Romania

Belgium

Greece

France

South Africa

Bulgaria

2014

2013 restated

        Change

71,824

74,040

64,753

42,376

20,550

6,674

1,268

690

488

347

8

83

71,201

73,231

65,276

41,901

21,343

5,360

1,080

1,373

566

362

-

86

623

809

(523)

475

(793)

1,314

188

(683)

(78)

(15)

8

(3)

Total net electricity generation

283,101

281,779

1,322

Other generation ratios 

Generation from renewable resources (% of total)

“Zero-emission” generation (% of total) 

ISO 14001-certified net efficient capacity (% of total)

Average efficiency of thermal plants (%) 

Specific emissions of CO2 from net generation (gCO2/
kWheq) (1)

Specific water consumption (l/kWheq) 

2014

2013 restated

        Change

33.5

47.4

94.3

40.3

395

0.64

32.4

46.8

93.9

39.8

396

0.64

1.1

0.6

0.4

0.5

(1)

-

0.9%

1.1%

-0.8%

1.1%

-3.7%

24.5%

17.4%

-49.7%

-13.8%

-4.1%

-

-3.5%

0.5%

3.5%

1.3%

0.4%

1.3%

-0.3%

-

(1) Specific emissions are calculated as total emissions from simple thermal generation and co-generation of electricity and heat as a ratio of total renewables 
generation, nuclear generation, simple thermal generation and co-generation of electricity and heat (including the contribution of heat in MWh equiva-
lent).

Customers by geographical area 

Average no.

Electricity:

- Italy

- Latin America

- Iberian peninsula

- Romania

- other countries

2014

2013 restated

        Change

27,207,897

27,819,881

(611,984)

14,633,393

14,252,906

11,290,283

11,376,287

2,670,892

2,663,728

5,985

5,841

380,487

(86,004)

7,164

144

Total electricity customers 

55,808,450

56,118,643

(310,193)

Natural gas:

- Italy

- Spain

Total natural gas customers

116

3,470,692

1,205,463

3,245,996

1,214,038

4,676,155

4,460,034

224,696

(8,575)

216,121

-2.2%

2.7%

-0.8%

0.3%

2.5%

-0.6%

6.9%

-0.7%

4.8%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSSafety rates 

No. 

Enel injury frequency rate 

Enel injury severity rate 

Enel serious and fatal injuries

Serious injuries (1)

Fatal injuries

Total

Serious and fatal injuries at contractors

Serious injuries (1)

Fatal injuries

Total

2014

1.32

0.07

1

3

4

22

16

38

2013 restated

1.43

0.07

7

6

13

16

10

26

        Change

(0.11)

-

(6)

(3)

(9)

6

6

12

-7.8%

-

-85.7%

-50.0%

-69.2%

37.5%

60.0%

46.2%

(1) Injuries with an initial prognosis, as reported on the medical certificate issued, of greater than 30 days, or with a confidential prognosis until the actual pro-
gnosis is released, or with an unknown prognosis that, based on an initial assessment by the company/Division concerned, is expected to exceed 30 days. 
Once the official prognosis is released, the related injury is considered serious only if said prognosis exceeds 30 days. Should a confidential prognosis never 
be released or the prognosis remain unknown, within 30 days of the event, the injury is to be deemed serious.

Other rates 

No. 

Average hours of training per employee 

Verified violations of the Code of Ethics (1)

2014

42.3

27

2013 restated

        Change

40

36

2.3

(9)

5.8%

-25.0%

(1) In 2014, an analysis was performed of violations reported in 2013. As a result, the number of verified violations for 2013 was reclassified from 27 to 36.

Creating value for stakeholders

Enel’s  stakeholders  are  individuals,  groups  or  institutions 

good  indication  of  how  the  Group  has  created  wealth  for 

whose contribution is needed to achieve its mission or who 

the following stakeholders: shareholders, lenders, employe-

have a stake in its pursuit.

es and government.

The  economic  value  created  and  shared  by  Enel  gives  a 

Millions of euro

Revenue

Income/(expense) from commodity contracts measured at fair value

External costs

Gross global value added from continuing operations

Gross value added from discontinued operations

Gross global value added

distributed to:

shareholders

lenders

employees

government

enterprises

(1) 2013 figures have been restated to reflect the amendment, with retrospective effect, of IFRS 11.

2014

75,791

(225)

53,390

22,176

-

22,176

1,222

3,007

4,864

654

12,429

2013 restated (1)

78,663

(378)

55,213

23,072

-

23,072

1,410

2,886

4,555

4,120

10,101

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Towards sustainable innovation

Innovation is a key part of Enel’s strategy and culture of en-

In  the  area  of  solar  energy,  the  technology  partnership  with 

terprise, and we have always been committed to adopting 

Innova Solar Energy, a company active in the solar and ther-

cutting-edge  models,  methods  and  technologies  in  order 

modynamic segments and specialized in concentrator systems, 

to provide our customers with excellent service quality. This 

has reached maturity, and the Trinum machines – small-scale 

drive  for  innovation  touches  all  areas  of  the  value  chain, 

concentrating  cogeneration  thermodynamic  solar  systems  – 

from conventional power generation to renewable energy 

have been successfully installed in Italy, Chile and Brazil.

and including smart grids and energy efficiency.

In  2014,  Enel’s  know-how  in  geothermal  technology  was 

In 2014, the Enel Group invested €74 million in research and 

focused  on  developing  diagnostics  to  improve  reliability 

innovation across the various areas of business.

and  reduce  the  operating  and  maintenance  costs  of  exi-

In order to find, develop and take advantage of the best so-

sting  AMIS  (Abbattimento  Mercurio  e  Idrogeno  Solforato 

lutions available, Enel has recently adopted an open-innova-

- “Mercury and Hydrogen Sulfide Abatement”) systems for 

tion approach that enables us to get the best out of both our 

the  treatment  of  non-condensable  gases,  of  power  gene-

technological  capabilities  and  other  opportunities  coming 

ration  systems,  and  of  systems  for  the  treatment  of  steam 

from  the  innovation  ecosystem  as  a  whole,  while  involving 

prior to entering the plant. Work was also done to support 

multiple actors both inside and outside the organization.

the start-up of the first hybrid solar-geothermal plant at the 

Various projects have been launched, such as the Eidos Mar-

Stillwater site (Nevada, USA), including the development of 

ket crowdsourcing platform, which is open to all employees 

models and taking advantage of experience gained at the 

of the Group and has thus far collected over 4,000 ideas, as 

Archimede plant.

well as the initiative “Join the Race to the Clean Energy Futu-

re”, launched by Enel Green Power, and “Endesa 2244”, both 

aimed at the diverse world of innovators.

Energy storage

In 2014, Enel was named one of Europe’s top five firms in 

Energy storage is a key aspect in ensuring the high-quality, 

“Technology Intelligence” by the German Fraunhofer Insti-

safe  management  of  power  grids  that  feature  a  high  de-

tute,  which  selected  Enel  out  of  207  European  companies 

gree of discontinuous, intermittent generation from rene-

in  recognition  of  our  organization,  methods  and  tools  of 

wable  resources.  In  Italy,  we  launched  the  project “Active 

technology intelligence and innovation.

RES  into  the  grid”,  including  partnerships  with  internatio-

Renewable energy

nal  leaders  in  order  to  test  their  electrochemical  storage 

technologies on their own systems. More specifically, three 

storage systems are to be installed at two wind farms and 

Renewable  energy  is  one  of  Enel’s  key  strategies  for  re-

one photovoltaic plant connected to the medium-voltage 

ducing  CO2  emissions  and,  at  the  same  time,  for  making 
our  production  portfolio  more  competitive.  There  is  great 

grid, the latter of which was completed in 2014. The purpo-

se  of  the  project  is  to  test  advanced  energy  management 

growth  potential  in  terms  of  installed  capacity,  and  inten-

functions in order to minimize intermittence and maximize 

sive efforts are under way to develop increasingly efficient, 

the use of existing connections. During the year, an energy 

effective technologies that can be used in a variety of con-

storage system was also installed in the Chilean village of 

texts around the world. For this reason, Enel is active in all of 

Ollagüe at an off-grid hybrid wind-photovoltaic plant with 

the leading renewable generation technologies, and we are 

a  diesel  backup  generator.  In  this  case,  the  system  will  be 

identifying  technologies  that  can  help  to  take  advantage 

able to provide the village with a constant supply of elec-

of resources that are currently not being used, such as the 

tricity, while also covering around 85% of the needs of its 

energy of the sea.

inhabitants by way of renewable energy.

In  October  2014,  Enel  Green  Power,  together  with  the 

French  firm  DCNS,  was  selected  by  the  Chilean  Organiza-

tion  for  Economic  Development  (Corporación  de  fomento 

de la Producción - CORFO) to create an international center 

Smart grids and distributed 
generation

of excellence for marine energy, known as the Marine Ener-

gy Research and Innovation Center (MERIC). 

Enel is a leading player, both within Italy and international-

ly,  in  numerous  initiatives  working  towards  innovations  in 

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The  Enel  Group  is  also  greatly  committed  to  a  number  of 

grid efficiency. The most significant projects and initiatives 

projects in various countries to create an innovative, techno-

currently under way concern “smart grids”, which add inno-

logically  advanced  network  of  smart  infrastructures  to  re-

vative  digital  solutions  to  traditional  technologies  in  order 

charge electric vehicles, so as to promote the use of these 

to make power grid management more flexible by increa-

vehicles  and  favor  more  sustainable  mobility.  In  Italy,  we 

sing the efficacy of how information is gathered. 

completed  work  in  2014  regarding  an  alternating-current 

One  of  the  most  immediate  applications  of  these  smart 

charging  solution,  and  we  created  the  first  multi-standard 

grids  is  their  integration  with  renewable  energies,  which 

rapid charging station, which integrates three smart meters 

helps to achieve the environmental targets set by the Euro-

and can thereby charge three vehicles at the same time.

pean Community. Throughout Europe, Enel works to share 

best practices and participates in defining long-term strate-

gies for the mass introduction of smart-grid technology into 

End uses and energy efficiency

European power grids.

In  Italy,  we  have  completed  the  demonstration  called  for 

under the Isernia-Carpinone project, aimed at applying in-

In order to contribute to energy efficiency and the Europe-

an  long-term  (2030-2050)  targets  for  CO2  reduction,  Enel 
is  developing  innovative  technologies  and  new  electricity 

novative solutions to improve both grid efficiency and the 

services for customers, in order to optimize and rationalize 

quality of service provided to our customers. Enel is also re-

energy consumption. The customer becomes the protago-

sponsible  for  technical  directions  for  the  European  project 

nist with the use of electronic support tools that make con-

Grid4EU, which encompasses six different projects in various 

sumption  transparent,  while  incentivizing  active  involve-

nations and has the goal of conducting wide-scale testing 

ment in the energy market and promoting a rational use of 

under  real  operating  conditions  of  advanced  smart  grids 

energy, thereby bringing benefits for environmental sustai-

aimed at promoting the use and management of distribu-

nability and for the system as a whole, as it becomes more 

ted  power  generation,  supporting  energy  efficiency,  and 

accessible and more reliable.   

enabling  and  integrative  active  demand  and  new  uses  of 

In this regard, the Enel Info+ Isernia pilot project began in 

electricity. Various smart-grid projects are also under way in 

2012 and came to a close in 2014. This project featured te-

Spain  and  Latin  America,  including  the  ICONO  project  for 

sting of Enel smart info for the first time on a wide scale. This 

the  development  of  functions  for  monitoring  distributed 

device gives customers easy access to meter data regarding 

power generation, automating the network, and improving 

their energy consumption and generation, thereby promo-

operating efficiency, reliability and safety.

ting greater awareness of consumption habits and the adop-

The innovative technologies and skills developed by the Enel 

tion of more efficient behavior. From 2012 to 2014, around 

Group  have  enabled  us  to  promote  the  concept  of “smart 

6,000 kits were distributed to low-voltage users in the pro-

cities” in various parts of the world, uniting environmental 

vince of Isernia. The experience demonstrated the efficacy 

protection,  energy  efficiency  and  economic  sustainability 

of smart info in the pursuit of energy efficiency and made 

within a single urban model. 

it possible to identify new functions and improvements for 

In Italy, the first pilot projects are under way in Genoa, Bari, 

the technology, which were implemented in 2014.  

Cosenza  and  L’Aquila,  where  Enel  is  supporting  the  local 

Enel  Energia  is  developing  its  own  solution  for  the  Con-

town councils. Enel is also active in smart-city projects being 

nected Home, which will be able to analyze consumption. 

funded at the European level. In 2014, work continued on 

As a part of these efforts, Enel is turning to partners who are 

the  creation  and  development  of  smart  cities  in  Santiago, 

experts in non-intrusive load-monitoring (NILM) algorithms 

Chile, and Búzios, Brazil. 

in calculating the consumption of individual home applian-

In Brazil, we completed the installation of a new prototype 

ces.  In  2014,  the  first  project  to  enable  the  monitoring  of 

of the Triangle-based Omni-purpose Building (TOB), which 

home  consumption,  “Come  Consumo”  (How  I  Consume), 

is to be used as the front office for the development of mi-

featured the start of testing with 80 electricity customers in 

cro-credit for the local population. Based on a design that 

order to determine the impact of the devices in monitoring 

Enel has patented internationally, the TOB uses both photo-

consumption habits.

voltaic modules and storage systems and is able to provide a 

Various  projects  are  also  under  way  in  Spain  and  South 

variety of services to the local population depending on the 

America, including:

method of use. 

 > “Energrid”, for the development of low-cost sensor pro-

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totypes for smart energy management based on analysis 

objectives, we focused on fine-tuning low-cost techniques 

and  control,  via  the  internet,  of  power  generation  and 

to  reduce  nitrogen  oxide  emissions,  while  also  developing 

energy consumption; 

tools for the monitoring, diagnostics, and control of gas and 

 > “Greenmomit”,  for  the  development  and  testing  of  a 

coal-fueled thermal plants in order to optimize operations, 

thermostat  and  low-cost  satellite  devices  to  integrate 

reduce  consumption  and  emissions,  and  optimize  mainte-

into the Endesa multi-service platform that can increase 

nance. 

home energy efficiency; 

We  are  also  studying  new  technologies  that  can  increase 

 > “Multi-Service  Platform”,  with  the  goal  of  giving  custo-

plant reliability under more flexible operations and extend 

mers  easy  access  to  energy-consumption  information, 

the range of fuels that can be used in existing power plants.  

specifying  the  various  uses,  and  information  as  to  how 

In terms of containing emissions, in 2014 we worked to cha-

to optimize consumption, in addition to receiving other 

racterize  the  emission  of  macro-  and  micro-pollutants  on 

services to help them in the day-to-day management of 

high-efficiency exhaust-treatment systems with the goal of 

the home or office.

assessing the room for improvement and performance over 

Conventional power 
generation

With  regard  to  improving  the  operating  versatility  of  our 

power  plants,  Enel  is  engaged  in  a  number  of  projects  ai-

med  at  ensuring  and  constantly  improving  performance 

and conversion efficiency. In 2014, in order to achieve these 

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time. 

Over  the  last  year,  Enel  consolidated  the  organization’s 

capabilities  and  focused  on  developing  processes  and 

technologies  that  are  able  to  reduce  and  optimize  water 

consumption at the Group’s thermal power plants, and we 

continued  working  on  projects  related  to  advanced  auto-

mation and diagnostics.

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSCustomers

The leadership of a company such as Enel, which serves over 

and seeks to monitor and improve the quality of the respon-

60 million electricity and gas customers, necessarily involves 

ses sent to customers who write to our sales companies with 

great attention both to the customer and to service quality, 

complaints, requests for billing adjustments, or simply to re-

aspects that concern more than just the provision of electri-

quest information. In 2014, in order to improve the quality 

city and/or natural gas, extending, above all, to intangible 

of our response to complaints, we launched the project “Full 

aspects of our service that concern the perception and sa-

Quality”,  which  involves  phoning  our  customers  to  notify 

tisfaction of our customers. A great many initiatives to digi-

them that their request is being handled, followed by a writ-

talize our services are under way in various countries (new 

ten reply and a follow-up phone call to inform them that the 

web sites as well as apps, social networking, etc.).

reply has been sent. With the satisfaction noted with these 

We  have  also  launched  programs  and  other  initiatives  for 

customers, we have seen an improvement in the perception 

people with disabilities in order to ensure the effective com-

of quality, and the customers have expressed their apprecia-

munication of important information to our customers.

tion for the attention received.

Enel was also the first energy company in Italy or in Europe 

In  2014  in  Italy,  we  implemented  offerings  for  the  sale  of 

to  implement  joint-conciliation  procedures  with  consumer 

high-performance,  energy-efficient  turnkey  products,  whi-

associations in order to resolve disputes of a commercial na-

le promoting the development of more efficient technolo-

ture. This process is entirely free of charge and takes place 

gies, which has had a positive impact on related areas and 

via an online platform, thereby making it possible to quic-

has provided customers with significant savings compared 

kly resolve any issues out of court with the Enel companies 

with the previous generation of technology while also lea-

that conduct sales in Italy, i.e. Enel Energia and Enel Servizio 

ding to a reduction in environmental impact. In particular, 

Elettrico. 

the offering of LED lighting launched in May 2014 by Enel 

Energia has contributed to disseminating new LED techno-

In order to provide our customers with the best support pos-

logy  by  promoting  the  replacement  of  existing  light  bulbs 

sible, since 2003, in Spain and Portugal, Endesa has adopted 

in  the  home  and  providing  customers  with  savings  on  the 

a Plan de Excelencia en la Atención Comercial (the Excellence 

consumption of energy. 

in Customer Service Plan), which seeks to improve customer 

In 2014, various awareness campaigns were also carried out 

satisfaction indicators year after year. In 2014, efforts under 

in order to make information easier to understand related 

the plan focused on improving the quality of customer ser-

to both sales and management. 

vice (both via phone and in person) and on operating pro-

In addition, the launch of “bolletta zoom”, a dynamic version 

cedures, and we have developed a project aimed at getting 

of the online utility bill, has enabled us to present billing in-

to know the customer better, so that we can adapt to their 

formation to our customers in a more intuitive, interactive 

needs both better and more quickly.

manner.

Use  of  the  web  site “www.endesaonline.com”  saw  signifi-

The attention we have dedicated to issues related to service 

cant  growth  of  around  30%  over  2013,  as  did  the  online 

quality can also be seen in the numerous customer satisfac-

billing service.

tion surveys conducted for the free and enhanced protecion 

For  many  years,  Endesa  has  also  provided  an  ombudsman 

electricity markets and the gas market, both residential and 

service, which is independent from the company’s organiza-

business,  which,  in  2014,  involved  over  90,000  interviews 

tion and provides customers with another channel for dia-

conducted by specialized outsourcers. 

log concerning the services the company provides. The om-

Our customer service channels are also subject to rigorous 

budsman interacts with both internal and external contacts 

evaluations  each  year  by  an  external  certifying  body,  and 

and recommends new ways for identifying  the customers’ 

in  2014  Enel  Energia  and  Enel  Servizio  Elettrico  obtained 

needs and expectations, as well as ways for improving the 

confirmation  of  their  ISO  9001  certification  with  no  non-

company’s customer services.

compliance being reported for the “Punto Enel” offices, the 

contact centers or the online channels. 

In Latin America, in order to improve customer service qua-

The 100% Compliance project also continued. This project 

lity and handle their various needs, we launched numerous 

involves  a  team  of  specialists  in  the  field  of  service  quality 

projects in 2014. 

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In Argentina, there is the project “Oficinas moviles” (mobile 

blish  a  lasting  relationship  with  the  communities  in  which 

offices), which makes it possible to reach customers even in 

we operate. Enel can make a concrete contribution to social 

very rugged areas or where there is no other service office. 

and economic development in these communities through 

We have also opened a new phone center to handle custo-

various  types  of  initiatives,  such  as  the  expansion  of  infra-

mer calls and have developed a web site that makes it possi-

structures,  education  and  training  programs,  projects  of 

ble to serve customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

social  inclusion,  and  support  for  local  cultural  and  econo-

In Colombia in 2014, in order to further develop the service 

mic  activities.  Enel  specifically  develops  projects  and  other 

culture, work continued on the program “A tu lado”, which 

initiatives of social responsibility, which are selected by way 

features  various  ways  of  contacting  and  managing  custo-

of analyses of materiality, detailed peer benchmarking, and 

mers and meeting their needs in various locations (in their 

studies of trends in sustainability, while also adapting to the 

neighborhood, in shopping centers, etc.), while promoting 

needs  of  the  various  countries  in  which  we  operate,  whe-

the efficient, safe use of energy.

ther they have mature or emerging economies.

In  Chile,  work  continued  on  development  of  the  program 

The areas of development that have been given the highest 

“Vínculo  Emocional  con  el  Cliente”  (VEC),  which  seeks  to 

priority concern: access to energy and eliminating the bar-

strengthen the customer relationship through various loyal-

riers to entry for low-income consumers; implementing the 

ty programs. In 2014 in particular, we launched the project 

program to support high-quality education and employabi-

“Chilectra  Contigo”  in  order  to  increase  customer-service 

lity training, particularly in emerging nations; and projects of 

channels to include the use of mobile offices in high-traffic 

social inclusion and in support of economic development in 

areas.

the areas in which the Enel Group operates.

In  Peru,  we  have  developed  “FONOEMPRESA”,  a  fast,  effi-

cient telephone support service that has made it possible to 

handle an average of 1,000 calls per month with large-scale 

customers while providing fast, personalized service. 

In Brazil, the project “Hora del cliente” has the goal of incre-

asing the awareness and sensitivity of customer relationship 

managers  as  to  their  customers’  needs  and  desires.  Two 

events, “Ampla Invita” and “Coelce Invita”, were also organi-

zed for government and other large-scale accounts in order 

to share experiences and strengthen ties. 

In Romania, the “Enel Kiosk” initiative is enabling customers 

to access public digital kiosks in order to submit meter rea-

dings,  view  invoices,  and  download  forms.  It  is  also  a  way 

of saving time and paper, protecting the environment and, 

above all, meeting the customers’ needs in terms of ease of 

use, while also increasing their level of satisfaction.

We have also launched “Enel Assistance”, the first value-ad-

ded service system in the Romanian energy market to provide 

residential customers the ability to easily manage system fai-

lures in their homes by accessing a national network of pro-

fessionals that can provide service and repairs 24 hours a day.

Society

Responsible relations with the 
communities

Strengthening  the  Group’s  leadership  necessarily  involves 

forging a responsible partnership with the local communi-

ties  and  areas  which  host  our  power  plants  and  other  ac-

tivities,  credibility  in  relations  with  the  governments  and 

authorities in the countries in which Enel operates and a sta-

ble, ongoing and integrated relationship with all stakehol-

ders, based on trust and respect for shared values.

This constant interaction with the local communities is at the 

heart of Enel’s relationship with them. In order to maintain 

constructive exchange and involvement in managing Enel’s 

impact on the local communities, it is necessary, first of all, 

for those communities to be more aware of the Group’s acti-

vities. This is the reasoning behind all of our initiatives aimed 

at bringing the general public closer to the world of energy, 

such as publications about our projects, tours of our plants, 

speaking opportunities at cultural and scientific events, in-

formational  videos,  the  publication  of  information  about 

our work sites, the Natura e Territorio (Nature and the Ter-

ritory) programs to promote sports and recreation, cultural 

itineraries and nature walks around our plants, and all of the 

other initiatives to promote our industrial heritage. 

The intrinsic nature of the electricity business, in which po-

For example, Enel introduces young people to the world of 

wer plants and distribution networks are built to last seve-

energy, helping them understand the sources of energy, ge-

ral decades and the service provided is an essential part of 

neration plants and the path electricity takes to get to their 

social  and  economic  development,  requires  that  we  esta-

home,  and  increasing  their  awareness  of  energy  savings, 

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In  2014,  thanks  to  the  Company’s  international  commit-

sustainable  behavior.  Energy,  science,  technology,  envi-

ment  to  the  issue  of  access  to  energy,  Enel’s  CEO  and  Ge-

ronment: these are the key works of the “PlayEnergy” initia-

neral Manager, Francesco Starace, became a member of the 

tive, a free project combining entertainment and education 

Sustainable Energy for All advisory board.

that Enel has been organizing for the last 12 years in schools 

in 10 different countries, all with the goal of disseminating 

Innovation  is  an  essential  means  of  promoting  both  social 

a responsible energy culture among young people, starting 

and energetic sustainability, making it possible to study new 

with  knowledge  to  enable  responsible  decision-making. 

approaches  to  business  and  new  technological  solutions 

This commitment is renewed each year, involving thousan-

where the traditional model has proven inadequate in mee-

ds  of  students  of  all  ages  with  the  use  of  on-  and  off-line 

ting the needs of the community. 

materials and local initiatives. 

The various efforts under way include the programs we are 

developing  in  Latin  America  to  provide  communities  with 

the  tools  and  capabilities  they  need  for  their  members  to 

Our people 

be better able to enter the job market (especially in energy-

related fields), including through partnerships with schools.

Organization

Enabling electricity

In  2014,  the  Enel  Group  altered  its  organizational  structure 

to a matrix, business-oriented model in order to achieve the 

following objectives:

Currently,  there  are  about  1.3  billion  people  in  the  world 

 > the reduction of complexity;

that have no access to electricity and over 2 billion are being 

 > the centralized allocation of capital;

served  by  inadequate  infrastructures  or  are  unable  to  pay 

 > increased efficiency in investments and operating costs;

for  their  utilities  due  to  financial  hardship.  Given  this  con-

 > the implementation of best practices across geographic 

text, the fight against energy poverty is the focus of one of 

areas;

the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, as reaf-

 > clear,  shared  responsibilities  across  global  and  regional 

firmed by the UN General Assembly, which unanimously de-

lines of business.

clared the period 2014-2024 as the Decade of Sustainable 

The structure is now organized into:

Energy for All.

 > five Global Divisions, which are responsible in all of the 

Within this context, as a member of the United Nations Glo-

Group’s geographic areas for operating, maintaining and 

bal  Compact  LEAD,  at  the  end  of  2011  Enel  launched  the 

developing assets and conducting trade;

Enabling Electricity program with the goal of creating a new 

 > two regions and two countries, which are responsible 

business model based on the access to energy, one which 

for managing relationships with customers, with the pu-

targets  both  people  living  in  isolated  rural  areas  and  tho-

blic sector, and with regulators, for the sale of electricity 

se who live in the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. To 

and  gas  at  the  country  level,  and  for  providing  services 

date, with projects under way in 12 countries, the program 

and  corporate  activities  to  the  Global  Divisions  in  the 

has provided access to electricity to over 2.5 million people 

country concerned, integrating the activities of the busi-

around the world.

ness lines in the various countries;

 > two global service functions, which are responsible for 

Specifically, the project is based on three areas of action:

the integrated management of all of the Group’s ICT and 

 > projects aimed at facilitating access to electricity through 

procurement activities;

new distributed power generation technologies and grid 

 > seven  holding  company  functions,  which  focus  on 

infrastructures;

policy-making, coordination and strategic control for the 

 > projects to eliminate the economic barriers to electricity 

Group as a whole. 

in territories such as Latin America;

 > projects with the local communities in order to develop 

Compared  with  the  previous  structure,  the  main  changes 

and  share  capacity-building  capabilities,  which  provide 

concerned the creation of three new Global Divisions (Glo-

disadvantaged  populations  with  the  experience  of  the 

bal Infrastructure and Networks, Global Generation and Glo-

Enel Group.

bal  Trading),  the  countries  Italy  and  Iberia,  and  the  Latin 

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America  Region,  which  joins  the  Eastern  Europe  Region 

 > optimizing  the  hedging  strategy  and  the  global  portfo-

(previously  known  as  the  International  Division),  as  well  as 

lio’s exposure to commodity risk;

the  assignment  of  responsibilities  concerning  the  activities 

 > optimizing production through power plant dispatching, 

of Risk Control and Insurance to the Administration, Finance 

the  provision  of  gas  and  other  fuels  (coal,  petcoke,  pe-

and Control holding company function.

troleum products, biomass), and related operational and 

logistical activities, such as depot management;

More specifically:

 > managing gas trading (including LNG) and electricity tra-

the Global Infrastructure and Networks Division is respon-

ding on the wholesale markets and the trading of other 

sible, at the Group level, for:

energy commodities, energy derivatives, and structured 

 > optimizing  the  allocation  of  investments  while  maximi-

energy  products,  and  managing  related  origination  ac-

zing service quality and return on investment;

tivities.

 > managing the electricity infrastructures and distribution 

Within  the  scope  of  their  specific  geographic  areas,  the  re-

networks  while  maximizing  operating  efficiency,  taking 

gions and countries are responsible for ensuring a context 

advantage of synergies, implementing advanced techno-

that is suited to the business and to serving the customer whi-

logies,  and  sharing  responsibility  with  the  individual 

le  sharing  responsibility  with  the  Global  Divisions  for  achie-

countries for achieving the EBITDA, cash flow and reve-

ving  EBITDA,  cash  flow  and  revenue  targets  and  managing 

nue targets;

the following aspects within their respective areas:

 > developing  the  business  portfolio  of  infrastructure  and 

 > relations with the public sector, with regulators, with the 

power  grids  through  mergers  and  acquisitions  and  by 

media, and with all other stakeholders of the Group;

participating  in  public  tenders  (e.g.  for  new  licenses), 

 > development  of  the  local  customer  portfolio,  including 

both in countries where Enel has a presence and where 

responsibility for the related financial performance;

we do not.

 > services and corporate activities to support the business 

The Global Generation Division is responsible, at the Group 

lines at the country level while maximizing efficiency and 

level, for:

quality and maintaining responsibility over costs;

 > optimizing  the  allocation  of  capital  expenditure  while 

 > the  overall  financial  and  economic  equilibrium  of  the 

maximizing  return  on  investment  and  technical  perfor-

country, including responsibility for cash flows and debt.

mance;

 > managing the operation and maintenance of the power 

As  at  December  31,  2013,  the  total  workforce  of  the  Enel 

plants  in  accordance  with  production  plans  and  with 

Group numbered 68,961 employees, of which over half em-

safety and environmental laws, regulations and policies 

ployed by Group companies abroad.

while  maximizing  operating  efficiency,  taking  advan-

Applicability of IFRS 11 as of January 1, 2014 resulted in the 

tage  of  synergies  across  geographic  areas,  and  sharing 

deconsolidation of over 1,000 employees from the Group.

responsibility with the countries and with the Global Tra-

During  the  year,  the  number  of  employees  fell  by  around 

ding Division for reaching EBITDA, cash flow and revenue 

1,400,  mostly  reflecting  the  net  negative  balance  between 

targets;

new  hires  and  terminations.  The  main  changes  concerned 

 > developing the power generation business, both in exi-

Italy,  where  there  were  a  great  many  terminations  of  em-

sting countries and in new areas;

ployment (52% of the total terminations for the Group) in ap-

 > managing  engineering  and  construction  activities  in 

plication of the early-retirement mechanism allowed by Arti-

line  with  the  objectives  of  quality,  cost  and  timeframes 

cle 4 of Law 92/2012, which were partially offset by new hires 

assigned  to  each  project;  managing  research  and  deve-

(51% of the total new hires for the Group). This move has also 

lopment  projects  aimed  at  improving  operating  perfor-

resulted in generational change within our Italian firms.

mance of our power plants.

The Global Trading Division is responsible, at the Group level, 

for:

 > maximizing gross energy margins in our markets of inte-

rest and in respect of the assigned risk limitations while 

sharing  responsibility  with  the  countries  and  with  the 

Global Generation Division for EBITDA targets;

Human resources hiring, 
management and development

In 2014, the Enel Group confirmed its constant commitment 

to human resources management and to the development 

and motivation of our people, while promoting the creation 

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needed  for  the  job.  Internal  mobility  programs  also  share 

dissemination of a corporate culture based on two key ele-

this goal of career growth by promoting the development 

ments: accountability and merit.

of cross-business skills. 

Our current organizational model promotes the internatio-

nalization of the Company while allowing for the sharing of 

The Enel Group also has a single model of performance eva-

experiences and best practices.

luation  in  all  of  the  countries  in  which  we  operate,  which 

At Enel, we place a great deal of emphasis on excellence and 

includes  a  common  calendar  and  supporting  information 

on the need to rely on people who are able to work effec-

system. The process calls for:

tively in a global environment and take advantage of their 

 > conduct  assessment  within  the  organization,  which  is 

talents. A key element is the creation of a pool of employees 

done in one of two ways, depending on the target con-

of  high  potential  (through  the “Potential  Observatory”)  in 

cerned:  the  360°  Evaluation  (for  positions  within  senior 

which to invest, including through integrated training and 

management and other key positions) and the Behavior 

development programs based on their experience and the 

Performance Review;

strategic responsibilities assigned.

 > the  identification  and  measurement  of  the  key  perfor-

mance  indicators  that  each  individual  must  achieve  in 

The  hiring  process  includes  a  verification  of  behavioral 

their jobs, which uses the following tools: the Objectives 

and  motivational  aspects  and  of  technical/professional 

Performance  Review  (OPR)  and  Task  Management  (for 

knowledge related to the position to be held. This involves a 

employees without a variable salary component).

range of tools that varies based on the target profile and on 

local practice, including:

The  reviewers  will  discuss  and  validate  the  evaluations  of 

 > an assessment center for junior positions, which includes 

their teams during the Calibration phase in order to impro-

group testing and interviews;

ve  review  quality  by  comparing  and  discussing  the  criteria 

 > behavioral  interviews,  which  focus  on  past  experience, 

used.

skills and motivation;

At  the  same  time  as  the  supervisor’s  evaluation,  there  is  a 

 > technical/professional interviews.  

self-assessment by the employee related to conduct establi-

First,  there  is  a  verification  within  the  Company  to  deter-

shed under the Leadership Model. 

mine if there are people that can be promoted from within 

The  final  phase  of  the  process  is  the  feedback  meeting 

before beginning any hiring process that may be necessary. 

between the employee and the supervisor in which the eva-

Generally speaking, preference is given to local candidates 

luations are analyzed and development efforts for the fol-

unless there is a specific need for hiring internationally. For 

lowing year are defined.

technical and operational positions, the Company gives pre-

ference,  where  possible,  to  candidates  living  in  the  areas 

In order to meet the various career needs of our employees, 

surrounding the place of work.

Enel  has  a  multitier  training  system  based  on  the  levels  of 

The channels most used for recruiting are the organization’s 

training that can be provided: 

database  (containing  all  applications  submitted,  divided 

 > the  Leadership  Curriculum,  which  is  a  collection  of 

by  country),  external  databases,  and  the  lists  of  graduates 

initiatives  for  performance  improvement  and  the  deve-

provided by secondary schools and universities. In 2014, in 

lopment of potential from the early stages of an indivi-

order to achieve global synergies in employer branding, we 

dual’s  employment,  accompanying  them  through  all  of 

also  defined  a  partnership  with  a  global  professional  net-

the significant stages of their career;

work  that,  in  addition  to  presenting  the  company  profile, 

 > the technical and functional academies, which are de-

enables the hiring managers in the various countries to pu-

signed to develop technical and specialist skills within the 

blish job offers and requests for candidate submissions. 

various professional families;

 > campaign-based  training,  the  purpose  of  which  is  to 

Hiring  programs  vary  depending  on  the  target  concerned. 

disseminate  best  practices  (e.g.  safe  driving)  and  the 

More  specifically,  the  orientation  of  young  talent  is  cente-

cross-business knowledge that underlies the Company’s 

red around their personal and professional development by 

culture  (e.g.  corporate  social  responsibility,  the  Code  of 

involving them in on-the-job training and other structured 

Ethics, the Compliance Model);

training  programs  in  order  to  provide  them  with  the  skills 

 > Division-specific training, which seeks to meet specific 

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needs related to processes of organizational and/or spe-

is based on the principles of human rights, of labor rights and 

cialist change;

of  the  best,  most  advanced  systems  of  transnational  labor 

 > safety training, aimed at promoting the culture of pre-

relations  for  multinational  corporations  and  organizations, 

vention and wellbeing and the sharing of best practices. 

including the ILO. 

In 2014, work continued on identifying and disseminating 

During the year, an initial meeting with the employee repre-

best practices in the area of training while bringing together 

sentatives  of  the  Group  and  with  the  national  secretariats 

the most interesting initiatives contributing the greatest va-

focused  on  the  presentation  of  Enel’s  new  organizational 

lue within the Group. 

structure (July 31, 2014). Numerous meetings were also held 

with  the  Select  Committee  concerning  implementation  of 

In April 2014, a flash survey on Climate and Safety was laun-

the  Group’s  new  model  of  organization.  The  2014  plenary 

ched throughout the Group with the goal of measuring the 

session  of  the  Global  Works  Council  was  held,  due  merely 

impact of action plans and other developments within the 

to  a  technical  postponement,  on  January  21-23,  2015,  and 

main areas for improvement identified by the previous sur-

concerned the new organization, the Group’s financial per-

vey held in 2012. A sample population of employees in the 

formance as at September 30, 2014, and an update on the 

various countries in which Enel operates, selected using sta-

Group’s health and safety indexes.

tistical parameters (such as geography, organizational unit, 

age, professional category, etc.) were involved in the survey, 

which involved a questionnaire of 33 questions (23 on en-

gagement  and  10  on  safety)  available  in  9  languages  and 

in either electronic format or hard copy. Participation levels 

Workplace health and 
safety

reached 64% throughout the Group.

Enel has always placed the health, safety and overall well-

being  of  employees  and  contractors  at  the  center  of  our 

Based on our awareness of the fact that valuing diversity in 

corporate culture.

gender, age, culture, and ability is key to innovation in pro-

For Enel, 2014 was a year of profound organizational chan-

cesses and ideas and in the creation of value, Enel has also 

ge,  which  also  affected  the  organization  and  primary  pro-

launched “project diversity”. Indeed, diversity management 

cesses regarding health and safety with the goal of better 

within the Company is seen as an opportunity for employe-

integrating  safety  into  our  business  and  of  defining  a  sin-

es to grow in their careers and as individuals. This initiative 

gle, standardized approach that also takes account of local 

joins  the  great  many  others  that  have  been  pursued  over 

needs.

the years, including projects and best practices that testify 

The  operating  companies  of  the  Enel  Group  implement 

to our commitment to promoting and respecting human di-

a  certified  system  of  health  and  safety  management  that 

gnity, while safeguarding diversity and rejecting any form of 

complies with the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard and which 

aggression or discrimination.

is verified each year by external accredited bodies. This pro-

Labor relations

Enel complies with the labor laws of the various countries in 

which we operate and with the International Labor Organi-

zation (ILO) conventions on labor rights (freedom of associa-

tion  and  of  collective  bargaining,  consultation,  the  right  to 

strike,  etc.),  while  systematically  promoting  dialog  between 

the parties and seeking an adequate level of agreement on 

and participation in Company strategies by employees.

Labor relations efforts at the Group level continue to be con-

ducted in accordance with the model established under Enel’s 

Global Framework Agreement (GFA) signed in Rome in 2013 

with the Italian federations and with the global federations 

IndustriAll and Public Services International. This agreement 

cess includes the periodic assessment and monitoring of the 

risks to which employees, contractors and the community at 

large are exposed.

Workplace accident 
developments 

In 2014, Enel’s accident frequency and severity indexes came 

to 1.32 and 0.07, respectively, and the operational accident 

frequency  rate  declined  by  3%.  The  operational  accident 

frequency rate focuses on certain types of especially serious 

accidents that are the most related to the Company’s core 

business  (e.g.  electrocutions,  falling  from  heights,  blows-

crushing-cuts,  exposure  to  hazardous  agents,  and  explo-

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Conduct

sonnel, and there were 16 fatal accidents involving emplo-

yees of contractors. 

For each serious or mortal accident in 2014, a group of ex-

perts was appointed, in line with applicable procedures, in 

order to look into the causes, dynamics and circumstances 

and to determine any action to be taken in order to prevent 

similar situations from recurring. After the analysis process, 

targeted  actions  for  improvement  were  defined,  most  of 

which have already been implemented.

The  work  of  the  cross-functional  working  group  has  also 

continued,  the  purpose  of  which  is  to  discuss  accident  ex-

periences  and  working  methods  while  placing  particular 

emphasis on flue maintenance. 

In  2014,  Enel  and  Endesa  were  also  confirmed  as  best  in 

class in occupational health and safety within the electrical 

utilities segment of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Project “One Safety”

Launched in 2012, “One Safety” continues to be one of the 

primary  means  of  promoting  and  furthering  Enel’s  culture 

of safety thanks to its two main lines of action, i.e. the Lea-

dership  area  for  the  enhancement  of  leadership  for  safety 

and the Conduct area for the promotion of safe, responsible 

conduct, both of which actively involve all Enel employees 

as well as the various contractor firms.

It has been nearly three years since the global launch, and 

“One Safety” has transformed from a project to a systema-

tic process of observing conduct that is increasingly rooted 

in  the  Company’s  culture.  Since  2012,  over  10  million  be-

haviors  have  been  observed  at  the  nearly  1,000  facilities 

selected throughout Enel. “One Safety” has also been imple-

mented in 25 shared civil sites in a manner specific to office 

spaces. 

In  2014,  three  workshops  were  held  in  Italy,  Russia  and 

Spain  in  order  to  define  measures  for  improvement  to  be 

implemented, based on the experience gained, in order to 

ensure that the process remains effective. Out of these mee-

tings came the guidelines for carrying out the project in line 

with local needs, the introduction of new means of preven-

ting human error, and a greater focus on the quality of the 

observations.

Safety in tender processes

When it comes to safety, Enel makes no distinction between 

our  own  employees  and  those  of  our  contractors,  and  we 

confirmed our commitment to promoting and ensuring the 

safety of contractor employees again in 2014.

Companies  wanting  to  work  for  Enel  must  demonstrate, 

and then periodically verify, that they meet strict safety re-

quirements. The vendor qualification and rating systems for 

contractors  have  become  a  consolidated  part  of  our  busi-

Leadership  

ness processes.

The leadership program began in 2012 within the scope of 

the GOAL Managerial Training Program and involved more 

than 1,000 managers around the world in 32 training ses-

sions.  Training  then  focused  on  200  internal  trainers,  who 

began  a  cascade-training  program  in  2013.  This  program 

was completed in 2014 and centered around an analysis of 

the Enel film “The Heart of the Matter”. A total of 6,500 pe-

ople were involved in 370 training sessions in all countries 

of  the  Group,  including  both  the  internal  trainers  and  the 

cascade-training programs. 

These  efforts  were  accompanied  by “safety  walks”  of  Enel 

facilities,  which  were  conducted  by  heads  of  organizatio-

nal  units  and  company  functions  in  order  to  demonstrate 

their focus and commitment to promoting a culture of sa-

fety  while  ensuring  the  adoption  of  safe,  responsible  con-

duct and verifying the condition of plant and equipment. In 

2014, more than 3,000 safety walks were held throughout 

the Group.

As  part  of  the  general  contract  conditions  for  the  Group, 

there are specific clauses regarding health and safety, inclu-

ding in reference to the minimum safety requirements that 

any subcontractors used must meet.

In  2014,  after  an  initial  pilot  phase,  participation  in  the 

project “One Safety Contractors” was extended to contrac-

tors throughout the Group. Over 240 companies joined the 

project in 2014 and observed the conduct of their employe-

es. Many of these contractors have also established plans for 

improvement  and  received  benefits,  such  as  reductions  in 

their security deposit, increases in their safety points under 

the vendor rating system, and the right to use an Enel logo 

designed specifically for the project. 

Throughout  the  Group,  contractors  have  been  involved  in 

training  and  awareness  efforts,  and  periodic  Contractor 

Safety  Days  have  been  organized.  These  workshops  are 

dedicated  to  contractors  in  order  to  share  information  on 

accident trends and to promote the main initiatives imple-

mented for the purposes of constant improvement.

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In concert with the activities aimed at increasing contractor 

campaigns  and  training  initiatives.  In  November,  we  laun-

awareness  of  health  and  safety  issues,  Enel  has  continued 

ched “Focus on Health and Safety” as an opportunity for re-

with  field  inspections  and  monitoring  of  works  done  by 

flection and discussion in advance of “International Health 

contractors. In 2014, safety controls were also enhanced by 

and  Safety  Week”  during  the  first  half  of  2015.  For “Focus 

way of over 260,000 controls throughout the Group, for an 

on Health and Safety”, over 700 initiatives in every country 

increase of 24% over the previous year.

in  which  we  operate  were  organized,  including “Cleaning 

Safety for the community and 
other third parties

All  electricity  and  gas  production  and  distribution  systems 

throughout  our  territory  have  been  constructed  in  accor-

dance  with  applicable  laws,  regulations  and  engineering 

standards in order to eliminate or minimize risks to the com-

munity that could potentially arise in relation to these infra-

structures. We also periodically update both the assessment 

of operating risks related to production processes and the 

consequent preventive and protective measures established 

to control these risks, thereby ensuring worker health and 

safety  while  also  safeguarding  third  parties  and  all  of  the 

communities in the areas in which we operate. 

Structural safety and 
technological innovation

Days” in Spain, “One Safety” workshops in Slovakia, first-aid 

courses in Romania and Costa Rica and course on the use of 

defibrillators in Italy, safety walks in Peru and Argentina, a 

safety quiz in Greece, emergency management simulations 

in  Russia,  and  contractor  meetings  and  other  health  semi-

nars in many other countries in which the Group operates. 

In 2014, we provided nearly one million hours of safety trai-

ning and awareness activities related to both hard and soft 

skills in order to both comply with legal obligations and in-

crease  the  specific  skills  and  knowledge  of  workers  throu-

ghout the Group. 

During the year in Italy, in order to enhance the perception 

of risk in office areas, the pilot phase of the project “Involve 

Yourself in Safety” was launched. This project is based on the 

experience  gained  with  the  project “Six  Months  of  Safety” 

and is intended for young talents working in staff areas in 

order to increase their awareness of issues of health and sa-

fety  in  the  workplace,  while  also  creating  greater  synergy 

between  work  and  the  various  aspects  of  safety.  In  2015, 

implementation will continue throughout the Group. 

In 2014, experimentation continued with a number of safe-

ty innovation projects, including the “Zero Accidents Project” 

(ZAP), which seeks to improve safety management at large-

Health

scale work sites; the “Active Safety at Work” project, the goal 

The Enel Group is constantly committed to providing a safe 

of which is to promote the use and control of personal pro-

and healthful workplace and to creating a culture of preven-

tection devices when conducting distribution activities; and 

tion while promoting health in the workplace as an essen-

the “BOA” project, aimed at supporting the management of 

tial  component  in  improving  working  life  and  productivity 

interference during power plant maintenance.

as a whole. 

For a number of years now, we have also been pursuing a 

The Global Health Plan launched in 2013 was further con-

plan  for  infrastructure  improvements  to  our  fleet  of  Com-

solidated in 2014 with the publication of two documents:

pany  vehicles,  which  included  the  adoption  of  new  safety 

 > the Health Policy, which applies to the entire Group and 

systems and support devices, which have been implemen-

defines  the  basic  principles  of  the  culture  of  safety  and 

ted progressively on all new vehicles in the fleet.

wellbeing in the workplace;

Development of the culture 
of safety: communication and 
training

 > the Policy of Stress Prevention and Promotion of Or-

ganizational  Wellbeing,  which  promotes  wellbeing  in 

the  workplace  and  best  practices  for  increasing  aware-

ness and preventing factors that lead to stress.

Within the scope of the Health Plan and as concerns the is-

sue of cardiovascular disease, in 2014 we launched a pro-

So as to reiterate the strategic importance of health and sa-

gram for the installation and use of defibrillators, which 

fety in the workplace as a social value and guide in conduc-

involved the most populous facilities of the Group around 

ting  business,  Enel  has  designed  a  variety  of  promotional 

the world.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSFinally,  the  Enel  Group  participated  in  the  International 

Labor  Organization  (ILO)  project “Safe  Work  Without  Al-

specific CO2 emissions for the Enel Group have declined by 
more than 36%, thanks to increased generation from rene-

cohol  and  Drugs”,  an  initiative  promoted  and  funded  by 

wable resources (+4% in 2014) due to the expansion of in-

the Office of the President of the Council of Ministers aimed 

stalled capacity and favorable water conditions. This perfor-

at  developing  company  plans  for  the  prevention  of  drug 

mance is in line with the target set for 2020, equal to 395 g/

and alcohol use in the workplace.

kWh. In addition, Enel reduced emissions by 15% compared 

Climate strategy and the 
environment

with 2007, the year immediately preceding the first commit-

ment period defined by the Kyoto Protocol. 

For a number of years now, Enel has also been active on the 

voluntary emissions reduction market, which is intended for 

Managing  environmental  issues,  fighting  climate  change 

parties (i.e. companies, institutions, end users, etc.) who in-

and fostering environmentally sustainable development are 

tend to monitor or neutralize the carbon footprint of their 

strategic factors in the operation and development of a bu-

various internal and external activities (e.g. events, publica-

siness and are decisive elements in establishing leadership 

tions, products and services, events, etc.). All of these initia-

in energy markets.

Enel recognizes the central importance of the fight against 

tives are associated with the “CO2 NEUTRAL” trademark that 
Enel registered in 2011.

climate change within the scope of the responsibilities of a 

Alongside  these  mitigation  policies,  the  Enel  Group  is  also 

global player in the energy industry and has, for years now, 

working on adapting to the process of climate change. Ex-

been taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all 

treme  weather  can  have  a  significant  impact  on  the  level 

of the countries in which we operate, both by observing the 

and quality of power generation, distribution and provision 

obligations  of  the  ETS  Directive  and  by  implementing  our 

over both the short term and the long term. For this reason, 

own long-term strategy. 

Enel, working through Endesa, has launched a pilot project 

In that regard, since 2009 Enel has taken action in this field, 

in Spain to determine the vulnerability of three hydroelec-

signing on to the Eurelectric initiative under which 60 firms 

tric plant along the Guadalquivir reservoir to climate chan-

have  committed  to  transforming  the  European  electricity 

ges over the span of a hundred years.

sector  into  a  CO2 “emissions-neutral”  industry  by  2050.  In 
addition, in 2014 Enel joined two global platforms, the Ca-

Enel has also set itself other targets to achieve by 2020 that 

regard the most significant environmental issues associated 

ring for Climate Initiative (adopting the Business Leadership 

with  the  Group’s  operations:  a  reduction  of  10%  in  total 

Criteria  on  Carbon  Pricing)  and  the  Put  a  Price  on  Carbon 

Statement. The two initiatives, launched by the United Na-

tions and the World Bank, respectively, call on companies to 

specific emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), a decrease of 10% 
in total specific emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx); a reduc-
tion of 50% in total specific emissions of particulates; and a 

demonstrate their leadership in dealing with climate chan-

reduction of 10% in total specific consumption of water. All 

ge through action to support a carbon emissions price and 

reductions are in relation to 2010 levels.

the adoption of that price in their own investment decisions.

Another key element of environmental policy is the gradual 

As  of  today,  more  than  47%  of  the  power  Enel  generates 

application of our internationally recognized Environmental 

comes  from  zero-emission  sources.  More  than  800  MW  of 

Management System to all of the Enel Group’s operations. 

new capacity from renewable sources were installed by Enel 

Currently, ISO 14001- certified systems represent more than 

Green  Power  in  2014,  confirming  our  commitment  to  the 

94%  of  net  efficient  capacity,  while  the  remainder  is  attri-

development  of  carbon-free  power  generation,  a  commit-

butable to the net capacity of the plants that are part of the 

ment which will continue in the years to come.

medium/long-term disposal plan. 

Today,  Enel  has  renewable  resource  power  plants  around 

the world, with some 36,800 MW of net efficient capacity, 

In addition the environmental management systems, oppor-

representing 38.3% of the total capacity of the Group’s ge-

tunities for improvement and priority areas for action are iden-

neration assets.

tified with the help of the MAPEC (Mapping of Environmental 

Compliance)  methodology,  which  makes  it  possible  to  map 

Since  1990  (the  benchmark  year  for  the  Kyoto  Protocol), 

the main areas of development in environmental governance.

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In the nuclear power field, Enel is publicly committed to en-

suring that its plants adopt a clear nuclear safety policy and 

Preserving biodiversity

that  those  facilities  are  operated  so  as  to  ensure  absolute 

Preserving  biodiversity  is  one  of  the  strategic  objectives  of 

priority  for  safety  and  protection  of  employees,  the  gene-

Enel’s environmental policy.

ral public and the environment. Enel’s nuclear safety policy, 

The Group promotes a number of projects throughout the 

which was approved in 2010 and is published on the corpo-

world with the aim of supporting the preservation of ecosy-

rate  website  (http://www.enel.com/en-GB/sustainability/

stems  and  the  natural  habitats  of  the  various  territories  in 

our_responsibility/enel_nuclear/),  promotes  excellence  in 

which we operate, while playing an active role in the local 

all plant operations, adopting a rationale that goes beyond 

communities.

mere regulatory compliance and seeks instead to ensure the 

In  2014,  Enel  continued  its  mapping  and  updating  of  the 

adoption of management approaches that incorporate the 

biodiversity protection efforts of the Group, an integral part 

principles  of  continuous  improvement  and  safe  manage-

of the Group Biodiversity Plan. 

ment of risks. 

Water resource management

The projects are in areas adjacent to production plants and 

other  installations  and  involve  projects  of  various  types, 

including  monitoring,  safeguarding,  research  and  deve-

lopment,  corrective  or  compensatory  measures,  and  social 

Water is an essential part of electricity generation and Enel 

and environmental studies.

is fully aware that the future availability of this resource is 

Enel  plans  any  operations  that  might  impact  ecosystems 

threatened in energy scenarios owing to the interaction of 

using a “mitigation hierarchy” approach, which establishes 

factors  such  as  the  increase  in  the  world’s  population,  the 

a scale of priorities in selecting actions:

economic development of the emerging countries and cli-

 > avoid or prevent any potential adverse impact;

mate change. 

 > reduce the effects of actions;

Enel has long sought to enhance the efficiency of its manage-

 > apply mitigation techniques; 

ment of the water it uses and conducts ongoing monitoring 

 > offset the residual impact.

of all power plants located in areas threatened by water scar-

For each installation, Enel analyzes proximity with protected 

city at the following levels of analysis:

areas, conservation values, the presence of valuable ecosy-

 > mapping of the production sites located in areas of po-

stems,  biotopes  and  endangered  animal  or  plant  species 

tential water scarcity, where the average value of renew-

in accordance with international classifications such as the 

able water resources per capita is less than the target set 

“Red List” of the International Union for Conservation of Na-

by the FAO and also identified by using special software 

ture and Natural Resources (IUCN). 

developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable 

As  regards  plant  operations,  in  many  areas,  in  agreement 

Development;

with local authorities, independent experts perform biomo-

 > identification of “critical” production sites, i.e. those with 

nitoring studies of the land, rivers and sea in order to assess 

fresh water supplies;

the impact of operations on biodiversity and the adequacy 

 > more efficient management by making changes to plants 

of any compensatory or improvement measures taken.

or processes to maximize use of waste water and sea wa-

ter;

 > monitoring of climate and vegetation data for each site.

Globally, Enel returns about 99% of the water used, and only 

about 5% of the Group’s total output uses and/or consumes 

fresh water in water-stressed areas.

In 2014, overall water consumption amounted to 185.9 mil-

lion cubic meters, a reduction on 2013 as a result of the decli-

ne in thermal and nuclear generation. Specific consumption 

in  2014  came  to  0.64  l/kWh,  in  line  with  2013,  confirming 

Enel’s goal of reducing water consumption by 10% from its 

2010 level by 2020. 

Supplier management

In conducting its business and managing relationships with 

its suppliers, Enel is inspired by the principles contained in 

the  Code  of  Ethics,  the  Zero-Tolerance-of-Corruption  Plan, 

the Compliance Model under Legislative Decree 231/2001, 

and its Policy on Human Rights.

The  Group  provides  clear  disclosure  on  the  specific  prin-

ciples  and  internal  rules  governing  the  operations  of  the 

Company and expects its suppliers be inspired by the same 

values  in  managing  activities  and  relationships  with  their 

stakeholders.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSEnel awards procurement contracts for works, services and 

men,  equal  treatment,  non-discrimination,  abuse  and  ha-

supplies  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  law  and  the 

rassment, freedom to unionize, freedom of association and 

principles  of  economy,  fairness,  competition  and  publicity, 

representation,  prevention  of  forced  labor,  safety  and  en-

using procurement procedures that ensure companies can 

vironmental  protection  requirements,  health  and  sanitary 

participate  with  the  utmost  transparency,  objectivity  and 

conditions  and  conditions  concerning  work  rules,  pay,  so-

equality of treatment.

cial security contributions, insurance and taxes. In order to 

In addition, specific sustainability criteria are adopted in the 

ensure compliance with these obligations, Enel reserves the 

qualification process, in procurement decisions, in contrac-

right to carry out control and monitoring activities, and to 

tual language and in procedures for verification of the per-

terminate contracts in the event of proven violations.

formance of suppliers.

Finally,  Enel  has  established  a  single  global  registration 

Important requirements in the qualification process are pro-

point for suppliers and for all Enel Group companies. This re-

tecting the health and safety of workers and preserving the 

presents a single interface for the entire global procurement 

environment.  In  particular,  for  all  product  groups  involved 

community (PortalOne). After a quick and easy registration 

in works to be contracted out, suppliers are assessed on the 

process, any supplier from around the world can fully its en-

basis of the Safety Index, which considers the organizational 

tire  relationship  with  any  company  of  the  Enel  Group,  re-

arrangements  of  the  supplier  that  are  intended  to  ensure 

spond  to  invitations  to  tender,  manage  their  qualification 

compliance with the relevant standards and monitoring (in-

process, see their own vendor rating, etc.

cluding OHSAS 18001 certification, which is becoming man-

datory for all contractors, including small firms). For product 

groups  with  an  environmental  impact,  suppliers  must  also 

implement  an  ISO  14001-compliant  environmental  mana-

gement  system.  This  requirement  is  being  extended  to  all 

sectors that could raise potential issues in this area.

The qualification process is completed by the vendor rating 

system, which has been implemented at all Enel units in Italy 

and  abroad.  It  is  designed  to  monitor  the  performance  of 

suppliers and contractors with regard to both the propriety 

of  their  conduct  during  tender  procedures  and  the  safety, 

quality and punctuality of their performance during execu-

tion. More specifically, the vendor rating is used to monitor 

respect  for  the  environment  and  compliance  with  safety 

standards and human rights regulations.

In  all  of  its  contracts  for  works,  services  and  supplies,  Enel 

uses specific contractual clauses requiring all of its suppliers/

partners to comply with the principles of the Code of Ethics, 

the Zero-Tolerance-of-Corruption Plan, the Compliance Mo-

del, and the Policy on Human Rights.

These  general  terms  and  conditions  of  contract  are  made 

up of a general part, which is applicable across all countri-

es, plus a series of country annexes, containing the specific 

clauses applicable in individual countries. There are curren-

tly nine annexes (one each for Italy, Spain, Portugal, Chile, 

Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Romania and Slovakia) and a further 

seven  will  be  part  of  the  next  edition  (Russia,  Argentina, 

Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador, Mexico and Costa Rica).

With  these  clauses,  Enel  requires  its  contractors  and  sub-

contractors  to  respect  ethical  and  social  obligations,  and 

obligations  concerning  child  labor  and  protection  of  wo-

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Related parties 

As an operator in the field of generation, distribution, tran-

or indirectly controlled by the Italian State, the Group’s con-

sport and sale of electricity and the sale of natural gas, Enel 

trolling shareholder.

carries out transactions with a number of companies directly 

The table below summarizes the main types of transactions carried out with such counterparties.

Related party

Relationship

Nature of main transactions

Acquirente Unico - Single Buyer

Fully controlled (indirectly) by the Ministry for the 
Economy and Finance 

Purchase of electricity for the enhanced 
protection market

GME - Energy Markets Operator

Fully controlled (indirectly) by the Ministry for the 
Economy and Finance 

Sale of electricity on the Power Exchange
Purchase of electricity on the Power Exchange for 
pumping and plant planning

GSE - Energy Services Operator

Fully controlled (directly) by the Ministry for the 
Economy and Finance 

Sale of subsidized electricity
Payment of A3 component for renewable 
resource incentives

Terna

Eni Group

Finmeccanica Group

Poste Italiane Group

Indirectly controlled by the Ministry for the 
Economy and Finance 

Sale of electricity on the Ancillary Services Market
Purchase of transport, dispatching and metering 
services

Directly controlled by the Ministry for the 
Economy and Finance

Sale of electricity transport services
Purchase of fuels for generation plants, storage 
services and natural gas distribution

Directly controlled by the Ministry for the 
Economy and Finance

Purchase of IT services and supply of goods

Fully controlled (directly) by the Ministry 
for the Economy and Finance 

Purchase of postal services

Finally, Enel also maintains relationships with the pension 

are  determined  by  the  Authority  for  Electricity,  Gas  and 

funds  FOPEN  and  FONDENEL,  Fondazione  Enel  and  Enel 

the Water System. 

Cuore, an Enel non-profit company devoted to providing 

social and healthcare assistance.

For more details on transactions with related parties, ple-

All  transactions  with  related  parties  were  carried  out  on 

ase  see  the  discussion  in  note  47  to  the  consolidated  fi-

normal market terms and conditions, which in some cases 

nancial statements.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORT ON OPERATIONSReconciliation of shareholders’ 
equity and net income of Enel 
SpA and the corresponding 
consolidated figures

Pursuant to CONSOB Notice DEM/6064293 of July 28, 2006, 

sults  for  the  year  and  shareholders’  equity  with  the  corre-

the  following  table  provides  a  reconciliation  of  Group  re-

sponding figures for the Parent Company.

Millions of euro

Income 
statement 

Shareholders’ 
equity

Income 
statement 

Shareholders’ 
equity

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Financial statements - Enel SpA

558

25,136

1,372

25,867

Carrying amount and impairment adjustments of consolidated equity 
investments and equity investments accounted for using the equity 
method

Shareholders’ equity and net income (calculated using harmonized 
accounting policies) of the consolidated companies and groups and 
those accounted for using the equity method, net of non-controlling 
interests

Consolidation differences at the Group consolidation level

Intercompany dividends

Elimination of unrealized intercompany profits, net of tax effects and 
other minor adjustments

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY

NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(3,211)

(82,169)

7

(77,828)

20,710

(890)

(15,715)

(935)

517

255

772

79,257

9,294

6,149

(745)

-

(3,540)

(12)

31,506

19,639

51,145

(8)

3,235

1,545

4,780

74,861

12,235

-

806

35,941

16,891

52,832

133

 
134

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSConsolidated 
financial
statements

135

Consolidated income statement

Millions of euro

Notes

Revenue

Revenue from sales and services

Other revenue and income

Costs

Electricity, gas and fuel purchases

Services and other materials

Personnel

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Other operating expenses

Capitalized costs

Net income/(expense) from commodity contracts 
measured at fair value

Operating income

Financial income from derivatives

Other financial income 

Financial expense from derivatives

Other financial expense

Share of income/(losses) of equity investments accounted 
for using the equity method

Income before taxes

Income taxes

Net income from continuing operations 

Net income from discontinued operations 

Net income for the year (shareholders of the Parent 
Company and non-controlling interests)

Attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company

Attributable to non-controlling interests

Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to shareholders 
of the Parent Company (euro)

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to 
shareholders of the Parent Company (euro)

Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations 
attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company (euro)

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share from continuing 
operations attributable to shareholders of the Parent 
Company (euro)

7.a

7.b

[Subtotal]

8.a

8.b

8.c

8.d

8.e

8.f

[Subtotal]

9

10

11

10

11

12

13

14

14

14

14

2014

2013 restated (1)

of which with related 

of which with related 

parties

8,736

404

10,367

2,561

24

78

37

33

parties

5,751

367

7,595

2,440

53

46

23

28

75,427

3,236

78,663

38,954

16,698

4,555

6,951

2,821

(1,434)

68,545

(378)

9,740

756

1,693

1,210

4,043

217

7,153

2,373

4,780

-

4,780

3,235

1,545

0.34

0.34

0.34

0.34

73,328

2,463

75,791

36,928

17,179

4,864

12,670

2,362

(1,524)

72,479

(225)

3,087

2,078

1,248

916

5,540

(35)

(78)

(850)

772

-

772

517

255

0.05

0.05

0.05

0.05

(1)  The consolidated income statement for 2013 has been restated to reflect the effects of the retrospective application of IFRS 11. For more details, please 
see note 4 below. In addition, the consolidated income statement has been modified to improve the presentation of costs for purchases of raw materials 
and electricity and the impact on profit or loss of derivatives. This entailed a number of reclassifications of the figures for 2013 in order to ensure compa-
rability. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of consolidated comprehensive 
income

Millions of euro

Notes

Net income for the year 

Other comprehensive income recyclable to profit or loss

Effective portion of change in the fair value of cash flow hedges

Share of the other comprehensive income of equity investments accounted for using the
equity method

Change in the fair value of financial assets available for sale

Exchange rate differences

Other comprehensive income not recyclable to profit or loss

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities/(assets)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

31

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

Attributable to:

- shareholders of the Parent Company

- non-controlling interests

2014

772

(347)

(13)

(23)

(717)

(307)

(1,407)

(635)

(205)

(430)

2013
restated (1)

4,780

(190)

(18)

(105)

(3,192)

(188)

(3,693)

1,087

1,514

(427)

(1)  The consolidated income statement for 2013 has been restated to reflect the effects of the retrospective application of IFRS 11. For more details, please see 

note 4 below.

137

 
 
 
Consolidated balance sheet

Millions of euro

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Investment property

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Deferred tax assets

Equity investments accounted for using the 
equity method

Derivatives

Other non-current financial assets

Other non-current assets

Notes

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated (1)

at Jan. 1, 2013 restated

of which 

with related 

parties

of which with 

related parties

of which with 

related parties

73,089

143

16,612

14,027

7,067

872

1,335

3,645

885

80,263

181

18,055

14,967

6,186

1,372

444

5,970

817

82,189

197

19,950

15,809

6,767

1,951

953

4,588

781

4

15

Current assets

Inventories

Trade receivables

Tax receivables

Derivatives

Other current financial assets

Other current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Assets classified as held for sale

TOTAL ASSETS

[Total]

117,675

128,255

133,185

24

25

26

21

27

28

29

[Total]

30

3,334

12,022

1,220

1,547

5,500

3,984

2,706

13,088

42,181

6,778

166,634

142

3,555

11,378

1,709

2,690

5,607

2,557

7,873

35,369

241

163,865

1,278

2

161

3,290

11,555

1,603

2,224

7,650

2,281

9,726

38,329

317

171,831

74

55

904

37

70

(1) The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been restated to reflect the effects of the retrospective application of IFRS 11, of amendments 
of IAS 32 and of the completion of the allocation of the purchase price of a number of business combinations carried out by the Renewable Energy 
Division in 2013. For more details, please see note 4 below. In addition, the balance sheet has been modified to improve the presentation of receivables 
and payables in respect of construction contract and the balance sheet impact of derivatives. This entailed a number of reclassifications of the figures at 
December 31, 2013, in order to ensure comparability.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
 
 
Millions of euro

Notes

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated (1)

at Jan. 1, 2013 restated

of which with 

related parties

of which with 

related parties

of which with 

related parties

Equity attributable to the shareholders of 
the Parent Company

Share capital

Reserves

Retained earnings (loss carried forward) 

Non-controlling interests

Total shareholders’ equity 

Non-current liabilities

Long-term borrowings

Post-employment and other employee 
benefits

Provisions for risks and charges

Deferred tax liabilities

Derivatives

Other non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term borrowings

Provisions for risk and charges

Trade payables

Income tax payable

Derivatives

Other current financial liabilities

Other current liabilities

Liabilities included in disposal groups 
classified as held for sale

Total liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ 
EQUITY

9,403

3,362

18,741

31,506

19,639

51,145

48,655

3,687

4,051

9,220

2,441

1,464

[Total]

31

32

33

34

19

21

35

[Total]

69,518

3,252

5,125

1,187

32

32

34

36

21

37

39

[Total]

30

9,403

7,084

19,454

35,941

16,891

52,832

50,905

3,677

6,504

10,795

2,216

1,259

75,356

2,484

4,658

1,467

24

2

9,403

8,747

17,625

35,775

16,303

52,078

55,733

4,521

7,256

11,658

2,487

1,143

82,798

3,968

4,023

1,291

2

2

13,419

3,159

12,363

3,708

13,089

3,551

253

5,441

1,177

10,827

40,681

5,290

115,489

166,634

3

286

2,940

1,100

10,359

35,657

20

111,033

163,865

4

24

354

2,534

1,105

10,584

36,948

7

119,753

171,831

1

39

(1) The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013, has been restated to reflect the effects of the retrospective application of IFRS 11, of amendments 
of IAS 32 and of the completion of the allocation of the purchase price of a number of business combinations carried out by the Renewable Energy Divi-
sion in 2013. For more details, please see note 4 below.

139

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of changes in consolidated 
shareholders’ equity

Share capital and reserves attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company

At January 1, 2013

Effect of application of IFRS 11

Share 
capital

9,403

-

Share 
premium 

reserve Legal reserve

Other 
reserves

5,292

1,881

2,262

-

-

-

At January 1, 2013 restated

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

Dividends and interim dividends 

Transactions with non-controlling 
interests

Change in scope of consolidation

Comprehensive income for the 
period 

of which:

- other comprehensive income/(loss) 
for the period

- net income/(loss) for the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Dividends and interim dividends 

Transactions with non-controlling 
interests

Change in scope of consolidation

Comprehensive income for the 
period 

of which:

- other comprehensive income/(loss) 
for the period

- net income/(loss) for the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Reserve from 
translation 
of financial 
statements 
in currencies 
other than 
euro

Reserve from 
cash flow hedge

Reserve from 
measurement 
of financial 
instruments AFS

92

11

103

-

98

(1,482)

42

(1,440)

-

-

-

229

-

229

-

-

-

(1,285)

(152)

(101)

(13)

(170)

3,235

1,514

(427)

1,087

Reserve from 

Reserve from 

Reserve 

from equity 

investments 

Equity 

attributable to 

disposal of equity 

transactions in 

accounted for 

Reserve for 

Retained earnings 

the shareholders 

interests without 

non-controlling 

using the equity 

employee 

and loss carried 

of the Parent 

Non-controlling 

shareholders’ 

loss of control

interests

method

benefits

Company

interests

35,775

-

35,775

(1,410)

(14)

76

(1,721)

3,235

35,941

(1,222)

(3,086)

78

16,312

(9)

16,303

(829)

1,740

104

(1,972)

1,545

16,891

(1,541)

5,385

(666)

Total 

equity

52,087

(9)

52,078

(2,239)

1,726

180

(3,693)

4,780

52,832

(2,763)

2,299

(588)

749

749

(28)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

78

78

-

-

6

(22)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8

(53)

(45)

(362)

(362)

-

-

4

-

-

-

-

-

59

(202)

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

(19)

-

(74)

forward

17,625

17,625

(1,410)

-

4

-

3,235

19,454

(1,222)

-

(8)

517

-

517

(101)

-

128

-

-

-

(13)

(170)

721

62

(58)

(528)

(2,831)

(3)

(255)

(23)

-

105

(2,113)

(193)

(671)

18,741

(722)

517

31,506

(685)

255

19,639

(1,407)

772

51,145

(243)

(235)

(23)

(19)

(202)

(205)

(430)

(635)

-

-

6

-

-

21

(1,285)

-

(152)

-

(243)

-

(235)

-

At December 31, 2013 restated

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

(1,084)

(1,592)

At December 31, 2014

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

(1,321)

(1,806)

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Statement of changes in consolidated 

shareholders’ equity

Share capital and reserves attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company

Reserve from 

translation 

of financial 

statements 

in currencies 

Share 

premium 

Share 

capital

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

reserve Legal reserve

reserves

euro

cash flow hedge

instruments AFS

Other 

other than 

Reserve from 

Reserve from 

measurement 

of financial 

(1,482)

42

(1,440)

229

229

At January 1, 2013 restated

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

At January 1, 2013

Effect of application of IFRS 11

Dividends and interim dividends 

Transactions with non-controlling 

interests

Change in scope of consolidation

Comprehensive income for the 

period 

of which:

- other comprehensive income/(loss) 

for the period

- net income/(loss) for the period

Dividends and interim dividends 

Transactions with non-controlling 

interests

Change in scope of consolidation

Comprehensive income for the 

period 

of which:

- other comprehensive income/(loss) 

for the period

- net income/(loss) for the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,285)

(152)

(101)

(1,285)

(152)

(101)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

92

11

103

-

98

-

-

-

6

(243)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

21

(235)

(243)

(235)

(23)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(23)

-

105

At December 31, 2013 restated

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

(1,084)

(1,592)

128

Reserve from 
disposal of equity 
interests without 
loss of control

Reserve from 
transactions in 
non-controlling 
interests

Reserve 
from equity 
investments 
accounted for 
using the equity 
method

Reserve for 
employee 
benefits

Retained earnings 
and loss carried 
forward

Equity 
attributable to 
the shareholders 
of the Parent 
Company

Non-controlling 
interests

Total 
shareholders’ 
equity

749

-

749

-

(28)

-

-

-

-

721

-

(2,831)

(3)

-

-

-

78

-

78

-

6

(22)

-

-

-

62

-

(255)

-

-

-

-

At December 31, 2014

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,262

(1,321)

(1,806)

(2,113)

(193)

8

(53)

(45)

-

-

-

(362)

-

(362)

-

4

-

17,625

35,775

-

17,625

(1,410)

4

-

-

35,775

(1,410)

(14)

76

16,312

(9)

16,303

(829)

1,740

104

52,087

(9)

52,078

(2,239)

1,726

180

(13)

(170)

3,235

1,514

(427)

1,087

(13)

-

(58)

-

-

3

(170)

-

(528)

-

-

59

(19)

(202)

(19)

-

(74)

(202)

-

(671)

3,235

19,454

(1,222)

-

(8)

517

-

517

18,741

(1,721)

3,235

35,941

(1,222)

(3,086)

78

(1,972)

1,545

16,891

(1,541)

5,385

(666)

(3,693)

4,780

52,832

(2,763)

2,299

(588)

(205)

(430)

(635)

(722)

517

31,506

(685)

255

19,639

(1,407)

772

51,145

141

 
Consolidated statement of cash flows

Millions of euro

Notes

2014

2013 restated (1)

of which with 

related parties

of which with 

related parties

Income before taxes for the year

Adjustments for:

Amortization and impairment losses of intangible assets

Depreciation and impairment losses of property, plant and equipment

Exchange rate adjustments of foreign currency assets and liabilities (including cash 
and cash equivalents)

Accruals to provisions

Net financial (income)/expense

(Gains)/Losses from disposals and other non-monetary items

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in net current assets

Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 

(Increase)/Decrease in inventories

(Increase)/Decrease in trade receivables 

(Increase)/Decrease in financial and non-financial assets/liabilities

Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables

Interest income and other financial income collected

Interest expense and other financial expense paid

Income taxes paid

Cash flows from operating activities (a)

- of which discontinued operations

Investments in property, plant and equipment 

Investments in intangible assets

Investments in entities (or business units) less cash and cash equivalents acquired

Disposals of entities (or business units) less cash and cash equivalents sold

(Increase)/Decrease in other investing activities

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting activities (b)

- of which discontinued operations

Financial debt (new long-term borrowing)

Financial debt (repayments and other net changes) 

Collections/(Payments) for sale/(acquisition) of non-controlling interests

Incidental expenses in disposal of equity interests without loss of control

32

Dividends and interim dividends paid

Cash flows from financing activities (c)

- of which discontinued operations

Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents (d)

Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (a+b+c+d)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (2)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (3)

(78)

1,709

10,212

1,285

911

2,580

(720)

15,899

(1,740)

(62)

(1,440)

212

1,315

1,300

(4,030)

(1,396)

10,058

-

(6,021)

(680)

(73)

312

325

(6,137)

-

4,582

(2,400)

1,977

(50)

(2,573)

1,536

-

(102)

5,355

7,900

13,255

58

39

(549)

23

28

7,154

1,598

4,698

(264)

1,023

2,322

(92)

16,439

(1,889)

(266)

(531)

(602)

(871)

1,275

(3,695)

(2,606)

7,254

-

(5,311)

(610)

(206)

1,409

615

(4,103)

-

5,336

(9,619)

1,814

(85)

(2,044)

(4,598)

-

(421)

(1,868)

9,768

7,900

(374)

42

157

37

33

(1)  The consolidated statement of cash flows has been restated to reflect the retrospective application of IFRS 11. For more details, please see note 4 below. 
(2)  Of which cash and cash equivalents equal to €7,873 million at January 1, 2014 (€9,726 million at January 1, 2013), short-term securities equal to €17 
million at January 1, 2014 (€42 million at January 1, 2013) and cash and cash equivalents pertaining to assets held for sale equal to €10 million at January 
1, 2014 (none at January 1, 2013).

(3)  Of which cash and cash equivalents equal to €13,088 million at December 31, 2014 (€7,873 million at December 31, 2013), short-term securities equal to 
€140 million at December 31, 2014 (€17 million at December 31, 2013) and cash and cash equivalents pertaining to assets held for sale in the amount of 
€27 million at December 31, 2014 (€10 million at December 31, 2013).

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated 
financial statements

  1

Form and content of the 
financial statements

Enel SpA has its registered office in Viale Regina Margherita 

137, Rome, Italy, and since 1999 has been listed on the Mi-

lan  stock  exchange.  Enel  is  an  energy  multinational  and  is 

one of the world’s leading integrated operators in the elec-

tricity and gas industries, with a special focus on Europe and 

Latin America.

The consolidated financial statements for the period ended 

December  31,  2014  comprise  the  financial  statements  of 

Enel SpA, its subsidiaries and Group holdings in associates 

and  joint  ventures,  as  well  as  the  Group’s  share  of  the  as-

sets,  liabilities,  costs  and  revenue  of  joint  operations  (“the 

Group”).  A  list  of  the  subsidiaries,  associates,  joint  opera-

tions and joint ventures included in the scope of consolida-

tion is attached.

The  consolidated  financial  statements  were  approved  for 

publication by the Board on March 18, 2015.

These  financial  statements  have  been  audited  by  Reconta 

Ernst & Young SpA.

Basis of presentation

The  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended 

December 31, 2014 have been prepared in accordance with 

international accounting standards (International Accounting 

Standards  -  IAS  and  International  Financial  Reporting  Stan-

dards - IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards 

Board (IASB), the interpretations of the International Financial 

Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and the Standing 

Interpretations Committee (SIC), recognized in the European 

Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 and in effect as 

of the close of the year. All of these standards and interpreta-

tions are hereinafter referred to as the “IFRS-EU”. 

The financial statements have also been prepared in confor-

mity  with  measures  issued  in  implementation  of  Article  9, 

paragraph 3, of Legislative Decree 38 of February 28, 2005.

The consolidated financial statements consist of the conso-

lidated  income  statement,  the  statement  of  consolidated 

comprehensive income, the consolidated balance sheet, the 

statement  of  changes  in  consolidated  shareholders’  equity 

and the consolidated statement of cash flows and the rela-

ted notes.

The assets and liabilities reported in the consolidated balance 

sheet are classified on a “current/non-current basis”, with se-

parate reporting of assets held for sale and liabilities included 

in disposal groups held for sale. Current assets, which inclu-

de cash and cash equivalents, are assets that are intended to 

be realized, sold or consumed during the normal operating 

cycle of the Group or in the 12 months following the balance-

sheet date; current liabilities are liabilities that are expected 

to be settled during the normal operating cycle of the Group 

or within the 12 months following the close of the financial 

year.

The consolidated income statement is classified on the basis 

of the nature of costs, with separate reporting of net income/

(loss) from continuing operations and net income/(loss) from 

discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of the 

Parent Company and to non-controlling interests.

The indirect method is used for the consolidated statement 

of cash flows, with separate reporting of any cash flows by 

operating, investing and financing activities associated with 

discontinued operations.

The income statement, the balance sheet and the statement 

of cash flows report transactions with related parties, the de-

finition of which is given in the next section below.

The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared 

on  a  going  concern  basis  using  the  cost  method,  with  the 

exception of items measured at fair value in accordance with 

IFRS-EU,  as  explained  in  the  measurement  bases  applied  to 

each individual item, and of non-current assets and disposal 

groups classified as held for sale, which are measured at the 

lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

143

The consolidated financial statements are presented in euro, 

judgments  could  have  a  substantial  impact  on  future  re-

the functional currency of the Parent Company Enel SpA. All 

sults.

figures are shown in millions of euro unless stated otherwise.

The  consolidated  financial  statements  provide  comparative 

Use of estimates

information in respect of the previous period. 

In  addition,  the  Group  has  presented  balance  sheet  figures 

at January 1, 2013, owing to the retrospective application of 

IFRS 11 and the amendments of IAS 32, as discussed in note 4 

“Restatement of comparative disclosures”.

  2
Accounting policies and 
measurement criteria 

Use of estimates and management 
judgment

Revenue recognition

Revenue from sales to customers is recognized on an accruals 

basis. Revenue from sales of electricity and gas to retail custo-

mers is recognized at the time the electricity or gas is supplied 

and includes, in addition to amounts invoiced on the basis of 

periodic meter readings (pertaining to the year), an estima-

te  of  the  value  of  electricity  and  gas  distributed  during  the 

period but not yet invoiced, which is equal to the difference 

between the amount of electricity and gas delivered to the 

distribution network and that invoiced in the period, taking 

account of any network losses. Revenue between the date of 

the last meter reading and the end of the year is based on 

estimates  of  the  daily  consumption  of  individual  customers 

calculated on the basis of their consumption record, adjusted 

to take account of weather conditions and other factors that 

may affect estimated consumption.

Preparing  the  consolidated  financial  statements  under 

Pension plans and other post-employment benefits

IFRS-EU requires management to take decisions and make 

Some of the Group’s employees participate in pension plans 

estimates  and  assumptions  that  may  impact  the  value  of 

offering benefits based on their wage history and years of 

revenues, costs, assets and liabilities and the related disclo-

service. 

sures concerning the items involved as well as contingent 

Certain  employees  are  also  eligible  for  other  post-em-

assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date. The estima-

ployment benefit schemes.

tes  and  management’s  judgments  are  based  on  previous 

The expenses and liabilities of such plans are calculated on 

experience  and  other  factors  considered  reasonable  in 

the  basis  of  estimates  carried  out  by  consulting  actuaries, 

the circumstances. They are formulated when the carrying 

who use a combination of statistical and actuarial elements 

amount  of  assets  and  liabilities  is  not  easily  determined 

in their calculations, including statistical data on past years 

from  other  sources.  The  actual  results  may  therefore  dif-

and forecasts of future costs. 

fer  from  these  estimates.  The  estimates  and  assumptions 

Other components of the estimation that are considered in-

are periodically revised and the effects of any changes are 

clude mortality and withdrawal rates as well as assumptions 

reflected through profit or loss if they only involve that pe-

concerning future developments in discount rates, the rate 

riod. If the revision involves both the current and future pe-

of wage increases, the inflation rate and trends in the cost 

riods, the change is recognized in the period in which the 

of medical care. 

revision is made and in the related future periods.

These  estimates  can  differ  significantly  from  actual  deve-

In order to enhance understanding of the financial state-

lopments  owing  to  changes  in  economic  and  market  con-

ments, the following sections examine the main items af-

ditions, increases or decreases in withdrawal rates and the 

fected  by  the  use  of  estimates  and  the  cases  that  reflect 

lifespan of participants, as well as changes in the effective 

management judgments to a significant degree, undersco-

cost of medical care. 

ring the main assumptions used by managers in measuring 

Such differences can have a substantial impact on the quan-

these  items  in  compliance  with  the  IFRS-EU.  The  critical 

tification of pension costs and other related expenses.

element of such valuations is the use of assumptions and 

professional judgments concerning issues that are by their 

Recoverability of non-current assets

very nature uncertain. 

The carrying amount of non-current assets is reviewed pe-

Changes in the conditions underlying the assumptions and 

riodically  and  wherever  circumstances  or  events  suggest 

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charge (Article 25 of Royal Decree 1775 of December 11, 

nually. Such assessments of the recoverable amount of as-

1933), the revalued cost less government capital grants, 

sets are carried out in accordance with the provisions of IAS 

also revalued, received by the concession holder for the 

36, as described in greater detail in note 18 below.

construction  of  such  works,  depreciated  for  ordinary 

In particular, the recoverable amount of non-current assets 

wear and tear;

and goodwill is based on estimates and assumptions used 

 > for other property, plant and equipment, the market va-

in order to determine the amount of cash flow and the di-

lue,  meaning  replacement  value,  reduced  by  estimated 

scount rates applied. Where the value of a group of non-

depreciation for ordinary wear and tear.

current  assets  is  considered  to  be  impaired,  it  is  written 

While  acknowledging  that  the  new  regulations  introduce 

down  to  its  recoverable  value,  as  estimated  on  the  basis 

important changes as to the transfer of ownership of the bu-

of the use of the assets and their possible future disposal, 

siness unit with regard to the operation of the hydroelectric 

in accordance with the Company’s most recent approved 

concession, the practical application of these principles faces 

plan.

difficulties, given the uncertainties that do not permit the for-

The estimation of the factors used in the calculation of the 

mulation of a reliable estimate of the value that can be reco-

recoverable amount is discussed in more detail in the section 

vered at the end of existing concessions (residual value).

“Impairment of non-financial assets”. Nevertheless, possible 

Accordingly, management has decided to not attempt to for-

changes in the estimation factors on which the calculation 

mulate an estimate of residual value.

of such values is performed could generate different reco-

The fact that the legislation requires the new concession hol-

verable  values.  The  analysis  of  each  group  of  non-current 

der to make a payment to the departing concession holder 

assets is unique and requires management to use estimates 

prompted management to review the depreciation schedu-

and assumptions considered prudent and reasonable in the 

les  for  assets  classified  as  to  be  relinquished  free  of  charge 

specific circumstances.

prior  to  Law  134/2012  (until  the  year  ended  on  December 

31, 2011, given that the assets were to be relinquished free 

Depreciable value of certain elements of Italian hydroe-

of charge, the depreciation period was equal to the closest 

lectric plants subsequent to enactment of Law 134/2012

date between the term of the concession and the end of the 

Law 134 of August 7, 2012 containing “urgent measures for 

useful life of the individual asset), calculating depreciation no 

growth”  (published  in  the  Gazzetta  Ufficiale  of  August  11, 

longer over the term of the concession but, if longer, over the 

2012),  introduced  a  sweeping  overhaul  of  the  rules  gover-

economic and technical life of the individual assets. If additio-

ning hydroelectric concessions. Among its various provisions, 

nal information becomes available to enable the calculation 

the  law  establishes  that  five  years  before  the  expiration  of 

of residual value, the carrying amounts of the assets involved 

a major hydroelectric water diversion concession and in ca-

will be adjusted prospectively. 

ses  of  lapse,  relinquishment  or  revocation,  where  there  is 

no prevailing public interest for a different use of the water, 

Determining the fair value of financial instruments 

incompatible  with  its  use  for  hydroelectric  generation,  the 

The fair value of financial instruments is determined on the 

competent public entity shall organize a public call for tender 

basis of prices directly observable in the market, where avai-

for the award for consideration of the concession for a period 

lable,  or,  for  unlisted  financial  instruments,  using  specific 

ranging from 20 to a maximum of 30 years.

valuation techniques (mainly based on present value) that 

In  order  to  ensure  operational  continuity,  the  law  also  go-

maximize  the  use  of  observable  market  inputs.  In  rare  cir-

verns the methods of transfer ownership of the business unit 

cumstances  where  this  is  not  possible,  the  inputs  are  esti-

necessary to operate the concession, including all legal rela-

mated by management taking due account of the characte-

tionships relating to the concession, from the outgoing con-

ristics of the instruments being measured. 

cession holder to the new concession holder, in exchange for 

In  accordance  with  IFRS  13,  the  Group  includes  a  mea-

payment of a price to be determined in negotiations betwe-

surement  of  credit  risk,  both  of  the  counterparty  (Credit 

en the departing concession holder and the grantor agency, 

Valuation  Adjustment  or  CVA)  and  its  own  (Debit  Valua-

taking due account of the following elements:

tion  Adjustment  or  DVA),  in  order  to  adjust  the  fair  value 

 > for intake and governing works, penstocks and outflow 

of  financial  instruments  for  the  corresponding  amount  of 

channels,  which  under  the  consolidated  law  governing 

counterparty  risk,  using  the  method  discussed  in  note  45. 

waters and electrical plants are to be relinquished free of 

Changes in the assumptions made in estimating the input 

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data could have an impact on the fair value recognized for 

the  technology  existing  at  the  measurement  date  and  is 

those instruments.

reviewed each year, taking account of developments in de-

commissioning  and  site  restoration  technology,  as  well  as 

Recovery of deferred tax assets

the ongoing evolution of the legislative framework gover-

At December 31, 2014, the consolidated financial statements 

ning health and environmental protection.

report deferred tax assets in respect of tax losses to be rever-

Subsequently, the value of the obligation is adjusted to re-

sed in subsequent years and income components whose de-

flect the passage of time and any changes in estimates.

ductibility is deferred in an amount whose recovery is consi-

dered by management to be highly probable.

Other

The recoverability of such assets is subject to the achievement 

In  addition  to  the  items  listed  above,  the  use  of  estimates 

of future profits sufficient to absorb such tax losses and to use 

regarded  share-based  payment  plans  and  the  fair  value 

the benefits of the other deferred tax assets. 

measurement  of  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed  in 

Significant management judgement is required to determi-

business  combinations.  For  these  items,  the  estimates  and 

ne the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, 

assumptions  are  discussed  in  the  notes  on  the  accounting 

based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable 

policies adopted.

profits together with future tax planning strategies. However, 

where the Group should become aware that it is unable to 

Management judgments

recover all or part of recognized tax assets in future years, the 

consequent adjustment would be taken to the income state-

ment in the year in which this circumstance arises.

Litigation

The  Enel  Group  is  involved  in  various  legal  disputes  regar-

ding the generation, transport and distribution of electrici-

ty.  In  view  of  the  nature  of  such  litigation,  it  is  not  always 

objectively possible to predict the outcome of such disputes, 

which in some cases could be unfavorable. 

Provisions have been recognized to cover all significant lia-

bilities for cases in which legal counsel feels an adverse out-

come is likely and a reasonable estimate of the amount of 

the loss can be made.

Decommissioning and site restoration

In calculating liabilities in respect of decommissioning and 

site  restoration  costs,  especially  for  the  decommissioning 

of nuclear power plants and the storage of waste fuel and 

other radioactive materials, the estimation of the future cost 

is a critical process, given that the costs will be incurred over 

a very long span of time, estimated at up to 100 years.

The  obligation,  based  on  financial  and  engineering  as-

sumptions, is calculated by discounting the expected future 

cash flows that the Group considers it will have to pay for 

the decommissioning operation.

The  discount  rate  used  to  determine  the  present  value  of 

the liability is the pre-tax risk-free rate and is based on the 

economic  parameters  of  the  country  in  which  the  plant  is 

located. 

That  liability  is  quantified  by  management  on  the  basis  of 

Identification of cash generating units (CGUs)

In application of IAS 36 “Impairment of assets”, the goodwill 

recognized in the consolidated financial statements of the 

Group  as  a  result  of  business  combinations  has  been  allo-

cated to individual or groups of CGUs that will benefit from 

the combination. A CGU is the smallest group of assets that 

generates largely independent cash inflows. 

In identifying such CGUs, management took account of the 

specific  nature  of  its  assets  and  the  business  in  which  it  is 

involved  (geographical  area,  business  area,  regulatory  fra-

mework, etc.), verifying that the cash flows of a given group 

of assets were closely independent and largely autonomous 

of those associated with other assets (or groups of assets).

The assets of each CGU were also identified on the basis of 

the manner in which management manages and monitors 

those assets within the business model adopted, which until 

December 31, 2014, was consistent with the organizational 

model adopted in 2012, as discussed in the report on ope-

rations.

In  particular,  the  CGUs  identified  in  the  Iberia  and  Latin 

America  Division  are  represented  by  groups  of  electricity/

gas production, distribution and sales assets in the Iberian 

peninsula  and  certain  countries  in  Latin  America  that  are 

managed  on  a  unified  basis  by  the  Group,  including  in  fi-

nancial matters. The CGUs identified in the Generation and 

Energy  Management  Division  and  the  Sales  Division  are 

represented  by  assets  resulting  from  business  combina-

tions involving gas regasification operations in Italy and the 

domestic  retail  gas  market  or  by  uniform  groups  of  assets 

operating in the sale or generation of electricity. The CGUs 

identified in the Renewable Energy Division are represented 

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the  then-applicable  IAS  27,  the  Group  consolidated  certain 

to reflect the Group organizational model) by the group of 

companies (Emgesa and Codensa) on a line-by-line basis even 

assets exclusively associated with the generation of electri-

though it did not hold more than half of the voting rights. That 

city from renewable energy resources located in geographi-

approach was maintained in the assessment carried out in ap-

cal areas considered uniform on the basis of regulatory and 

plication of IFRS 10 on the basis of the requirements discussed 

contractual aspects and characterized by a high degree of 

above, as detailed in the attachment “Subsidiaries, associates 

interdependence of business processes and substantial inte-

and other significant equity investments of the Enel Group at 

gration in the same geographical area. The CGUs identified 

December 31, 2014” to these financial statements.

in  the  International  Division  are  represented  by  electricity 

The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee 

generation and distribution/sales assets identified with bu-

if  facts  and  circumstances  indicate  that  there  are  changes 

siness combinations and which constitute, by geographical 

to one or more of the elements considered in verifying the 

area and business, individual units generating independent 

existence of control.

cash  flows.  The  CGUs  identified  by  management  to  which 

the goodwill recognized in these consolidated financial sta-

Determination  of  the  existence  of  joint  control  and  of 

tements has been allocated are indicated in the section on 

the type of joint arrangement

intangible assets, to which the reader is invited to refer.

Under the provisions of the new IFRS 11, which the Group 

The number and scope of the CGUs are updated systema-

has adopted as from January 1, 2014, with retrospective ap-

tically  to  reflect  the  impact  of  new  business  combinations 

plication as from January 1, 2013, a joint arrangement is an 

and reorganizations carried out by the Group, and to take 

agreement where two, or more parties, have joint control. 

account of external factors that could impact the ability of 

Joint control exists when the decisions over the relevant ac-

groups of assets to generate independent cash flows.

tivities require the unanimous consent of at least two par-

ties of a joint arrangement.

Determination of the existence of control  

A  joint  arrangement  can  be  configured  as  a  joint  venture 

Under the provisions of IFRS 10, which the Group has adop-

or a joint operation. Joint ventures are joint arrangements 

ted since January 1, 2014, with retrospective application as 

whereby  the  parties  that  have  joint  control  have  rights  to 

from January 1, 2013, control is achieved when the Group is 

the net assets of the arrangement. Conversely, joint opera-

exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involve-

tions are joint arrangements whereby the parties that have 

ment with the investee and has the ability to affect those re-

joint control have rights to the assets and obligations for the 

turns through its power over the investee. Power is defined 

liabilities relating to the arrangement.

as the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the 

In order to determine the existence of the joint control and 

investee based on existing substantive rights. 

the  type  of  joint  arrangement,  management  must  apply 

The existence of control does not depend solely on owner-

judgment and assess its rights and obligations arising from 

ship  of  a  majority  shareholding,  but  rather  it  arises  from 

the arrangement. For this purpose, the management consi-

substantive  rights  that  each  investor  holds  over  the  inve-

ders  the  structure  and  legal  form  of  the  arrangement,  the 

stee. Consequently, management must use its judgment in 

terms agreed by the parties in the contractual arrangement 

assessing whether specific situations determine substantive 

and, when relevant, other facts and circumstances. 

rights that give the Group the power to direct the relevant 

Following that analysis, on first-time application, the Group 

activities of the investee in order to affect its returns. 

has considered its interests in SF Energy and Asociación Nu-

For the purpose of assessing control, management analyses 

clear  Ascó-Vandellós  II  as  joint  arrangements.  Subsequen-

all facts and circumstances including any agreements with 

tly,  as  from  January  1,  2014  and  following  changes  in  the 

other investors, rights arising from other contractual arran-

shareholders’  agreements  between  the  partners,  which 

gements and potential voting rights (call options, warrants, 

gave  rise  to  a  change  in  the  governance  arrangements  of 

put options granted to non-controlling shareholders, etc.). 

SE  Hydropower,  producing  a  situation  of  joint  control,  the 

These other facts and circumstances could be especially si-

latter investee has also been treated as a joint arrangement. 

gnificant in such assessment when the Group holds less than 

For the sake of completeness, we report that all other com-

a majority of voting rights, or similar rights, in the investee. 

panies  classified  as  under  joint  control  in  accordance  with 

Following such analysis of the existence of control, which had 

the  earlier  IAS  31  have  been  reclassified  as  joint  ventures 

already been done in previous years under the provisions of 

under IFRS 11.

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The  Group  re-assesses  whether  or  not  it  has  joint  control  if 

ling entity as Enel SpA, companies that directly or indirectly 

facts and circumstances indicate that changes have occurred 

through one or more intermediaries control, are controlled or 

in one or more of the elements considered in verifying the exi-

are subject to the joint control of Enel SpA and in which the 

stence of joint control and the type of the joint arrangement. 

latter  has  a  holding  that  enables  it  to  exercise  a  significant 

influence.  Related  parties  also  include  entities  that  operate 

Determination of the existence of significant influence 

post-employment benefit plans for employees of Enel SpA or 

over an associate

its associates (specifically, the FOPEN and FONDENEL pension 

Associated companies are those in which the Group exerci-

funds), as well as the members of the Boards of Auditors, and 

ses significant influence, i.e. the power to participate in the 

their immediate family, and the key management personnel, 

financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but 

and their immediate family, of Enel SpA and its subsidiaries. 

not  exercise  control  or  joint  control  over  those  policies.  In 

Key management personnel comprises management person-

general, it is presumed that the Group has a significant in-

nel who have the power and direct or indirect responsibility 

fluence when it has an ownership interest of 20% or more.

for the planning, management and control of the activities of 

In order to determine the existence of significant influence, 

the company. They include directors.

management  must  apply  judgment  and  consider  all  facts 

and circumstances. 

The Group re-assesses whether or not it has significant in-

Subsidiaries

fluence  if  facts  and  circumstances  indicate  that  there  are 

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has con-

changes to one or more of the elements considered in ve-

trol.  The  Group  controls  an  entity  when  it  is  exposed/has 

rifying the existence of significant influence.

rights to variable returns deriving from its involvement and 

has  the  ability,  through  the  exercise  of  its  power  over  the 

Application  of  IFRIC  12  “Service  concession  arrange-

investee, to affect its returns. Power is defined as when the 

ments” to concessions  

investor has existing rights that give it the current ability to 

IFRIC 12 “Service concession arrangements” applies to “pu-

direct the relevant activities.

blic-to-private” service concession arrangements, which can 

The figures of the subsidiaries are consolidated on a full line-

be defined as contracts under which the grantor transfers 

by-line basis as from the date control is acquired until such 

to  a  concession  holder  the  right  to  deliver  public  services 

control ceases.

that give access to the main public facilities for a specified 

period  of  time  in  return  for  managing  the  infrastructure 

used to deliver those public services. 

Consolidation procedures

More specifically, IFRIC 12 applies to public-to-private servi-

The financial statements of subsidiaries used to prepare the 

ce concession arrangements if the grantor:

consolidated financial statements were prepared at Decem-

 > controls  or  regulates  what  services  the  operator  must 

ber  31,  2014  in  accordance  with  the  accounting  policies 

provide with the infrastructure, to whom it must provide 

adopted by the Parent Company.

them, and at what price; and

If a subsidiary uses different accounting policies from those 

 > controls – through ownership or otherwise – any signifi-

adopted in preparing the consolidated financial statements 

cant residual interest in the infrastructure at the end of 

for  similar  transactions  and  facts  in  similar  circumstances, 

the term of the arrangement.

appropriate  adjustments  are  made  to  ensure  conformity 

In assessing the applicability of these provisions for the Group, 

with Group accounting policies.

management carefully analyzed existing concessions.

Assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of a subsidiary ac-

On  the  basis  of  that  analysis,  the  provisions  of  IFRIC  12 

quired  or  disposed  of  during  the  year  are  included  in  the 

are  applicable  to  some  of  the  infrastructure  of  a  number 

consolidated  financial  statements,  respectively,  from  the 

of companies in the Iberia and Latin America Division that 

date the Group gains control or until the date the Group ce-

operate in Brazil (Ampla and Coelce).

ases to control the subsidiary. 

Related parties

Profit  or  loss  and  the  other  components  of  other  com-

prehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Pa-

rent  and  non-controlling  interests,  even  if  this  results  in  a 

Related parties are mainly parties that have the same control-

loss for non-controlling interests. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAll  intercompany  assets  and  liabilities,  equity,  income,  ex-

Group and the associates or joint ventures are eliminated to 

penses and cash flows relating to transactions between en-

the extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture.

tities of the Group are eliminated in full.

The financial statements of the associates or joint ventures 

Changes  in  ownership  interest  in  subsidiaries  that  do  not 

are  prepared  for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the  Group. 

result  in  loss  of  control  are  accounted  for  as  equity  tran-

When  necessary,  adjustments  are  made  to  bring  the  ac-

sactions, with the carrying amounts of the controlling and 

counting policies in line with those of the Group. 

non-controlling interests adjusted to reflect changes in their 

After application of the equity method, the Group determi-

interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the fair 

nes whether it is necessary to recognize an impairment loss 

value  of  the  consideration  paid  or  received  and  the  corre-

on its investment in an associate or joint venture. If there is 

sponding fraction of equity acquired or sold is recognized in 

such  evidence,  the  Group  calculates  the  amount  of  impai-

consolidated equity. 

rment as the difference between the recoverable amount of 

When  the  Group  ceases  to  have  control  over  a  subsidiary, 

the associate or joint venture and its carrying amount.

any  interest  retained  in  the  entity  is  remeasured  to  its  fair 

If the investment ceases to be an associate or a joint venture, 

value, recognized through profit or loss, at the date when 

the Group recognizes any retained investment at its fair va-

control is lost. In addition, any amounts previously recogni-

lue, through profit or loss. Any amounts previously recogni-

zed in other comprehensive income in respect of the former 

zed in other comprehensive income in respect of the former 

subsidiary are accounted for as if the Group had directly di-

associate or joint venture are accounted for as if the Group 

sposed of the related assets or liabilities. 

had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. 

Investments in joint arrangements 
and associates

If the Group’s ownership interest in an associate or a joint 

venture  is  reduced,  but  the  Group  continues  to  exercise  a 

significant influence or joint control, the Group continues to 

apply the equity method and the share of the gain or loss 

A joint venture is an entity over which the Group exercises 

that  had  previously  been  recognized  in  other  comprehen-

joint control and has rights to the net assets of the arrange-

sive  income  relating  to  that  reduction  is  accounted  for  as 

ment. Joint control is the sharing of control of an arrange-

if  the  Group  had  directly  disposed  of  the  related  assets  or 

ment, whereby decisions about the relevant activities requi-

liabilities.

re unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

When  a  portion  of  an  investment  in  an  associate  or  joint 

An associate is an entity over which the Group has signifi-

venture  meets  the  criteria  to  be  classified  as  held  for  sale, 

cant  influence.  Significant  influence  is  the  power  to  parti-

any  retained  portion  of  an  investment  in  the  associate  or 

cipate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the 

joint venture that has not been classified as held for sale is 

investee  without  having  control  or  joint  control  over  the 

accounted for using the equity method until disposal of the 

investee.

portion classified as held for sale takes place. 

The Group’s investments in its joint ventures and associates 

Joint operations are joint arrangements whereby the parties 

are accounted for using the equity method. 

that have joint control have rights to the assets and obliga-

Under  the  equity  method,  these  investments  are  initially 

tions for the liabilities relating to the arrangement. For each 

recognized at cost and any goodwill arising from the diffe-

joint  operation,  the  Group  recognized  assets,  liabilities, 

rence between the cost of the investment and the Group’s 

costs and revenue on the basis of the provisions of the ar-

share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable as-

rangement rather than the participating interest held.

sets and liabilities at the acquisition date is included in the 

carrying  amount  of  the  investment.  Goodwill  is  not  indivi-

dually tested for impairment.

Translation of foreign currency items

After the acquisition date, their carrying amount is adjusted 

Transactions  in  currencies  other  than  the  functional  cur-

to recognize changes in the Group’s share of profit or loss of 

rency  are  recognized  in  these  financial  statements  at  the 

the associate or joint venture. The OCI of such investees is 

exchange  rate  prevailing  on  the  date  of  the  transaction. 

presented as specific items of the Group’s OCI. 

Monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  a  foreign 

Distributions received from joint venture and associates re-

currency other than the functional currency are later adju-

duce the carrying amount of the investments. 

sted using the balance sheet exchange rate. Non-monetary 

Profits  and  losses  resulting  from  transactions  between  the 

assets  and  liabilities  in  foreign  currency  stated  at  cost  are 

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translated  using  the  exchange  rate  prevailing  on  the  date 

in the net assets. In the case of business combinations achie-

of  initial  recognition  of  the  transaction.  Non-monetary  as-

ved in stages, at the date of acquisition any adjustment to 

sets and liabilities in foreign currency stated at fair value are 

the fair value of the net assets acquired previously was reco-

translated  using  the  exchange  rate  prevailing  on  the  date 

gnized in equity;  the amount of goodwill was determined 

that value was determined. Any exchange rate differences 

for each transaction separately based on the fair values of 

are recognized through profit or loss.

the acquiree’s net assets at the date of each exchange tran-

Translation of financial statements 
denominated in a foreign currency

saction.

Business combinations carried out as from January 1, 2010 

are recognized on the basis of IFRS 3 (2008), which is refer-

red to as IFRS 3 (Revised) hereafter. 

For the purposes of the consolidated financial statements, 

More  specifically,  business  combinations  are  recognized 

all  profits/losses,  assets  and  liabilities  are  stated  in  euro, 

using the acquisition method, where the purchase cost (the 

which  is  the  functional  currency  of  the  Parent  Company, 

consideration  transferred)  is  equal  to  the  fair  value  at  the 

Enel SpA.

purchase  date  of  the  assets  acquired  and  the  liabilities  in-

In  order  to  prepare  the  consolidated  financial  statements, 

curred or assumed, as well as any equity instruments issued 

the financial statements of consolidated companies in fun-

by the purchaser. The consideration transferred includes the 

ctional  currencies  other  than  the  presentation  currency 

fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent 

used in the consolidated financial statements are translated 

consideration arrangement.

into  euro  by  applying  the  relevant  period-end  exchange 

Costs directly attributable to the acquisition are recognized 

rate to the assets and liabilities, including goodwill and con-

through profit or loss. 

solidation adjustments, and the average exchange rate for 

This cost is allocated by recognizing the assets, liabilities and 

the period, which approximates the exchange rates prevai-

identifiable  contingent  liabilities  of  the  acquired  company 

ling at the date of the respective transactions, to the income 

at  their  fair  values  as  at  the  acquisition  date.  Any  positive 

statement items. 

difference between the price paid, measured at fair value as 

Any resulting exchange rate gains or losses are recognized 

at the acquisition date, plus the value of any non-controlling 

as a separate component of equity in a special reserve. The 

interests, and the net value of the identifiable assets and lia-

gains and losses are recognized proportionately in the inco-

bilities of the acquiree measured at fair value is recognized 

me statement on the disposal (partial or total) of the subsi-

as goodwill. Any negative difference is recognized in profit 

diary.

or loss. 

Business combinations

The value of non-controlling interests is determined either 

in proportion to the interest held by minority shareholders 

in the net identifiable assets of the acquiree or at their fair 

Business combinations initiated before January 1, 2010 and 

value as at the acquisition date.

completed within that financial year are recognized on the 

In the case of business combinations achieved in stages, at 

basis of IFRS 3 (2004). 

the date of acquisition of control the previously held equity 

Such  business  combinations  were  recognized  using  the 

interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value and any 

purchase method, where the purchase cost is equal to the 

positive or negative difference is recognized in profit or loss.

fair value at the date of the exchange of the assets acquired 

Any contingent consideration is recognized at fair value at 

and the liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly at-

the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value 

tributable to the acquisition. This cost was allocated by re-

of  the  contingent  consideration  classified  as  an  asset  or  a 

cognizing  the  assets,  liabilities  and  identifiable  contingent 

liability that is a financial instrument within the scope of IAS 

liabilities of the acquired company at their fair values. Any 

39  are  recognized  either  in  profit  or  loss  or  in  other  com-

positive difference between the cost of the acquisition and 

prehensive  income.  If  the  contingent  consideration  is  not 

the  fair  value  of  the  net  assets  acquired  pertaining  to  the 

within the scope of IAS 39, it is measured in accordance with 

shareholders of the Parent Company was recognized as go-

the  appropriate  IFRS-EU.  Contingent  consideration  that  is 

odwill. Any negative difference was recognized in profit or 

classified  as  equity  is  not  re-measured,  and  its  subsequent 

loss. The value of non-controlling interests was determined 

settlement is accounted for within equity.

in proportion to the interest held by minority shareholders 

If the fair values of the assets, liabilities and contingent lia-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSbilities can only be calculated on a provisional basis, the bu-

circumstances  and  for  which  sufficient  data  are  available, 

siness combination is recognized using such provisional va-

maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and mini-

lues. Any adjustments resulting from the completion of the 

mizing the use of unobservable inputs.

measurement process are recognized within twelve months 

of the date of acquisition, restating comparative figures.

Fair value measurement 

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accu-

mulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, 

For  all  fair  value  measurements  and  disclosures  of  fair  va-

if  any.  Such  cost  includes  expenses  directly  attributable  to 

lue,  that  are  either  required  or  permitted  by  international 

bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary 

accounting standards, the Group applies IFRS 13.

for its intended use. 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to 

The  cost  is  also  increased  by  the  present  value  of  the  esti-

sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly tran-

mate  of  the  costs  of  decommissioning  and  restoring  the 

saction, between market participants, at the measurement 

site on which the asset is located where there is a legal or 

date (i.e. an exit price). 

constructive obligation to do so. The corresponding liabili-

The fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to 

ty is recognized under provisions for risks and charges. The 

sell an asset or transfer a liability takes place in the principal 

accounting  treatment  of  changes  in  the  estimate  of  these 

market, i.e. the market with the greatest volume and level of 

costs, the passage of time and the discount rate is discussed 

activity for the asset or liability. In the absence of a principal 

under “Provisions for risks and charges”.

market, it is assumed that the transaction takes place in the 

Property, plant and equipment transferred from customers 

most advantageous market to which the Group has access, 

to connect them to the electricity distribution network and/

i.e. the market that maximizes the amount that would be re-

or to provide them with ongoing access to a supply of elec-

ceived to sell the asset or minimizes the amount that would 

tricity is initially recognized at its fair value at the time of the 

be paid to transfer the liability.

transfer.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the 

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acqui-

assumptions that market participants would use when pri-

sition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, i.e. 

cing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants 

an asset that takes a substantial period of time to get ready 

act in their economic best interest. Market participants are 

for its intended use or sale, are capitalized as part of the cost 

independent,  knowledgeable  sellers  and  buyers  who  are 

of  the  assets  themselves.  Borrowing  costs  associated  with 

able to enter into a transaction for the asset or the liability 

the purchase/construction of assets that do not meet such 

and  who  are  motivated  but  not  forced  or  otherwise  com-

requirement  are  expensed  in  the  period  in  which  they  are 

pelled to do so.

incurred.

When  measuring  fair  value,  the  Group  takes  into  account 

Certain assets that were revalued at the IFRS-EU transition 

the characteristics of the asset or liability, in particular:

date or in previous periods are recognized at their fair value, 

 > for a non-financial asset, a fair value measurement takes 

which is considered to be their deemed cost at the revalua-

into  account  a  market  participant’s  ability  to  generate 

tion date. 

economic  benefits  by  using  the  asset  in  its  highest  and 

Where  individual  items  of  major  components  of  property, 

best use or by selling it to another market participant that 

plant and equipment have different useful lives, the compo-

would use the asset in its highest and best use;

nents are recognized and depreciated separately.

 > for liabilities and own equity instruments, the fair value 

Subsequent  costs  are  recognized  as  an  increase  in  the 

reflects  the  effect  of  non-performance  risk,  i.e.  the  risk 

carrying amount of the asset when it is probable that futu-

that an entity will not fulfill an obligation;

re  economic  benefits  associated  with  the  cost  incurred  to 

 > in the case of groups of financial assets and financial liabi-

replace  a  part  of  the  asset  will  flow  to  the  Group  and  the 

lities with offsetting positions in market risk or credit risk, 

cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other costs are 

managed on the basis of an entity’s net exposure to such 

recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

risks, it is permitted to measure fair value on a net basis. 

The cost of replacing part or all of an asset is recognized as 

In  measuring  the  fair  value  of  assets  and  liabilities,  the 

an  increase  in  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  and  is  de-

Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the 

preciated over its useful life; the net carrying amount of the 

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replaced unit is derecognized through profit or loss.

Land  is  not  depreciated  as  it  has  an  undetermined  useful 

Property, plant and equipment, net of its residual value, is 

life.

depreciated on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful 

Assets recognized under property, plant and equipment are 

life, which is reviewed annually and, if appropriate, adjusted 

derecognized  either  at  the  time  of  their  disposal  or  when 

prospectively. Depreciation begins when the asset is availa-

no future economic benefit is expected from their use or di-

ble for use.

sposal. Any gain or loss, recognized through profit or loss, is 

The  estimated  useful  life  of  the  main  items  of  property, 

calculated as the difference between the net consideration 

plant and equipment is as follows

received in the disposal, where present, and the net carrying 

Civil buildings

20-70 years

Buildings and civil works incorporated in plants

20-85 years

amount of the derecognized assets.

Assets to be relinquished free of charge 
The Group’s plants include assets to be relinquished free of 

charge at the end of the concessions. These mainly regard 

major water diversion works and the public lands used for 

the  operation  of  the  thermal  power  plants.  For  plants  in 

Italy, the concessions terminate in 2020 and 2040 (respecti-

vely, for plants located in the Autonomous Province of Tren-

to and in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano) and 2029 

(for all others). Within the regulatory framework in force un-

til 2011, if the concessions are not renewed, at those dates 

all  intake  and  governing  works,  penstocks,  outflow  chan-

nels  and  other  assets  on  public  lands  were  to  be  relinqui-

shed free of charge to the government in good operating 

condition.  Accordingly,  depreciation  on  assets  to  be  relin-

quished was calculated over the shorter of the term of the 

concession and the remaining useful life of the assets.

20-75 years

24-40 years

25-100 years

19-46 years

10-40 years

10-45 years

10-66 years

60 years

10-20 years

20-30 years

10-25 years

20-22 years

Hydroelectric power plants:

- penstock

- mechanical and electrical machinery

- other fixed hydraulic works

Thermal power plants:

- boilers and auxiliary components

- gas turbine components 

- mechanical and electrical machinery

- other fixed hydraulic works

Nuclear power plants

Geothermal power plants:

- cooling towers

- turbines and generators

- turbine parts in contact with fluid

- mechanical and electrical machinery

Wind power plants:

- towers

- turbines and generators

20-25 years

In the wake of the legislative changes introduced with Law 

20-25 years

134 of August 7, 2012, the assets previously classified as as-

- mechanical and electrical machinery

15-25 years

sets “to be relinquished free of charge” connected with the 

Solar power plants:

- mechanical and electrical machinery

15-40 years

Public and artistic lighting:

- public lighting installations

- artistic lighting installations

Transmission lines

Transformer stations

Distribution plant:

- high-voltage lines

- primary transformer stations 

- low- and medium-voltage lines

Meters:

- electromechanical meters

- electricity balance measurement equipment

- electronic meters

18-25 years 

20-25 years

20-50 years

10-60 years

30-50 years

10-60 years

23-50 years

2-27 years

2-35 years

10-20 years

The  useful  life  of  leasehold  improvements  is  determined 

on  the  basis  of  the  term  of  the  lease  or,  if  shorter,  on  the 

duration  of  the  benefits  produced  by  the  improvements 

themselves.

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hydroelectric water diversion concessions are now considered 

in  the  same  manner  as  other  categories  of “property,  plant 

and equipment” and are therefore depreciated over the eco-

nomic and technical life of the asset (where this exceeds the 

term of the concession), as discussed in the section above on 

the “Depreciable value of certain elements of Italian hydroe-

lectric plants subsequent to enactement of Law 134/2012”, 

which you are invited to consult for more details. 

In  accordance  with  Spanish  Laws  29/1985  and  46/1999, 

hydroelectric power stations in Spanish territory operate un-

der administrative concessions at the end of which the plants 

will be returned to the government in good operating condi-

tion. The terms of the concessions extend up to 2067. 

A number of generation companies that operate in Argen-

tina, Brazil and Mexico hold administrative concessions with 

similar conditions to those applied under the Spanish con-

cession system. These concessions will expire in the period 

between 2013 and 2088.

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAs regards the distribution of electricity, the Group is a con-

ceived from the users of the public service and specified 

cession holder in Italy for this service. The concession, gran-

or determinable amounts (defined by the contract), and 

ted by the Ministry for Economic Development, was issued 

such  payments  are  not  dependent  on  the  usage  of  the 

free of charge and terminates on December 31, 2030. If the 

infrastructure; and/or

concession is not renewed upon expiry, the grantor is requi-

 > an  intangible  asset,  if  the  operator  receives  the  right  (a 

red to pay an indemnity. The amount of the indemnity will 

license) to charge users of the public service provided. In 

be  determined  by  agreement  of  the  parties  using  appro-

such a case, the operator does not have an unconditional 

priate valuation methods, based on both the balance sheet 

right to receive cash because the amounts are contingent 

value of the assets themselves and their profitability. 

on the extent that the public uses the service. 

In  determining  the  indemnity,  such  profitability  will  be  re-

If the Group (as operator) has a contractual right to receive 

presented by the present value of future cash flows. The in-

an intangible asset (the right to charge users of the public 

frastructure serving the concessions is owned and available 

service),  borrowing  costs  are  capitalized  using  the  criteria 

to  the  concession  holder.  It  is  recognized  under “Property, 

specified in the section “Property, plant and equipment”.

plant and equipment” and is depreciated over the useful li-

During  the  operating  phase  of  concession  arrangements, 

ves of the assets. 

the  Group  accounts  for  operating  service  payments  in  ac-

The  Enel  Group  also  operates  under  administrative  con-

cordance with criteria specified in the section “Revenue”.

cessions for the distribution of electricity in other countries 

(including Spain and Romania). These concessions give the 

right to build and operate distribution networks for an inde-

Leases 

finite period of time.

The Group holds property, plant and equipment and intangi-

Infrastructure within the scope 
of IFRIC 12 “Service concession 
arrangements”

ble assets for its various activities under lease contracts.

These contracts are analyzed on the basis of the circumstan-

ces  and  indicators  set  out  in  IAS  17  in  order  to  determine 

whether they constitute operating leases or finance leases.

A finance lease is defined as a lease that transfers substan-

Under a “public-to-private” service concession arrangement 

tially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  incidental  to  ownership  of 

within  the  scope  of  IFRIC  12  “Service  concession  arrange-

the related asset to the lessee. All leases that do not meet 

ments”, the operator acts as a service provider and, in accor-

the definition of a finance lease are classified as operating 

dance with the terms specified in the contract, it constructs/

leases. 

upgrades infrastructure used to provide a public service and 

On initial recognition assets held under finance leases are re-

operates and maintains that infrastructure for the period of 

cognized as property, plant and equipment and the related 

the concession. 

liability is recognized under long-term borrowings. At incep-

The Group, as operator, does not recognize the infrastruc-

tion  date  finance  leases  are  recognized  at  the  lower  of  the 

ture  within  the  scope  of  IFRIC  12  as  property,  plant  and 

fair value of the leased asset and the present value of the mi-

equipment  and  it  accounts  for  revenue  and  costs  relating 

nimum lease payments due, including the payment required 

to construction/upgrade services as discussed in the section 

to exercise any purchase option.

“Construction contracts”. In particular, the Group measures 

The assets are depreciated on the basis of their useful lives. 

the  consideration  received  or  receivable  for  the  construc-

If it is not reasonably certain that the Group will acquire the 

tion/upgrading of infrastructure at its fair value and, depen-

assets at the end of the lease, they are depreciated over the 

ding on the characteristics of the service concession arran-

shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the assets.

gement, it recognizes:

Payment  made  under  operating  lease  are  recognized  as  a 

 > a  financial  asset,  if  the  operator  has  an  unconditional 

cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

contractual right to receive cash or another financial as-

Although not formally designated as lease agreements, cer-

set from the grantor (or from a third party at the direc-

tain types of contract can be considered as such if the fulfil-

tion of the grantor) and the grantor has little discretion 

ment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a speci-

to avoid payment. In this case, the grantor contractually 

fic asset (or assets) and if the arrangement conveys a right to 

guarantees to pay to the operator specified or determi-

use such assets. 

nable amounts or the shortfall between the amounts re-

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Investment property

Investment property consists of the Group’s real estate held 

to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation rather than 

for use in the production or supply of goods and services.

Investment  property  is  measured  at  acquisition  cost  less 

any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impai-

rment losses.

Investment  property,  excluding  land,  is  depreciated  on  a 

straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets.

Impairment  losses  are  determined  on  the  basis  of  criteria 

discussed below.

The  breakdown  of  the  fair  value  of  investment  property 

is  detailed  in  note  45  “Assets  measured  at  fair  value”.  In-

vestment property is derecognized either at the time of its 

disposal  or  when  no  future  economic  benefit  is  expected 

from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss, recognized throu-

gh profit or loss, is calculated as the difference between the 

net  consideration  received  in  the  disposal,  where  present, 

and the net book value of the derecognized assets.

Intangible assets 

Intangible  assets  are  identifiable  assets  without  physical 

substance controlled by the entity and capable of genera-

ting  future  economic  benefits.  They  are  measured  at  pur-

chase or internal development cost when it is probable that 

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amorti-

zed, but are tested for impairment annually. The assessment 

of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether 

the  indefinite  life  continues  to  be  supportable.  If  not,  the 

change in useful life from indefinite to finite is accounted for 

as a change in accounting estimate.

Intangible  assets  are  derecognized  either  at  the  time  of 

their  disposal  or  when  no  future  economic  benefit  is  ex-

pected  from  their  use  or  disposal.  Any  gain  or  loss,  reco-

gnized through profit or loss, is calculated as the difference 

between  the  net  consideration  received  in  the  disposal, 

where present, and the net book value of the derecognized 

assets.

The estimated useful life of the  main intangible assets, di-

stinguishing  between  internally  generated  and  acquired 

assets, is as follows:

Development costs:

- internally generated

- acquired

Industrial patents and intellectual property 
rights:

- internally generated

- acquired

Concessions, licenses, trademarks and similar 
rights:

- internally generated

- acquired

Other:

3-5 years

3-5 years

5 years

3-25 years

-

2-60 years

2-5 years

3-40 years

the use of such assets will generate future economic bene-

- internally generated

fits and the related cost can be reliably determined.

- acquired

The cost includes any directly attributable expenses neces-

sary to make the assets ready for their intended use. 

Internal  development  costs  are  recognized  as  an  intangi-

Goodwill

ble asset when both the Group is reasonably assured of the 

Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and repre-

technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset and 

sents the excess of the consideration transferred, as measu-

that  the  asset  will  generate  future  economic  benefits  and 

red at fair value at the acquisition date, over the net fair va-

it  has  intention  and  ability  to  complete  the  asset  and  use 

lue of the acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities. After 

or sell it. 

initial  recognition,  goodwill  is  not  amortized,  but  is  tested 

Research costs are recognized as expenses.

for recoverability at least annually using the criteria discus-

Intangible assets with a finite useful life are reported net of 

sed in the section “Impairment of non-financial assets”. For 

accumulated amortization and any impairment losses. 

the  purpose  of  impairment  testing,  goodwill  is  allocated, 

Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the 

from the acquisition date, to each of the identified cash ge-

item’s estimated useful life, which is reassessed at least an-

nerating units.

nually;  any  changes  in  amortization  policies  are  reflected 

Goodwill  relating  to  equity  investments  in  associates  and 

on a prospective basis. Amortization commences when the 

joint ventures is included in their carrying amount.

asset  is  ready  for  use.  Consequently,  intangible  assets  not 

yet  available  for  use  are  not  amortized,  but  are  tested  for 

impairment at least annually. 

Impairment of non-financial assets

Intangible assets have a definite useful life, with the excep-

At each reporting date, non-financial assets are reviewed to 

tion of a number of concessions and goodwill.

determine whether there is evidence of impairment. If such 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSevidence exists, the recoverable amount of any involved as-

cash flows, they can be isolated from the rest of the assets 

set is estimated. The recoverable amount is the higher of an 

of the CGU, undergo separate analysis of their recoverability 

asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use.

and impaired where necessary.

In order to determine the recoverable amount of property, 

plant  and  equipment,  intangible  assets  and  goodwill,  the 

Group generally adopts the value-in-use criterion.

Inventories

The  value  in  use  is  represented  by  the  present  value  of  the 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net rea-

estimated future cash flows generated by the asset in que-

lizable  value  except  for  inventories  involved  in  trading  ac-

stion.  Value  in  use  is  determined  by  discounting  estimated 

tivities,  which  are  measured  at  fair  value  with  recognition 

future cash flows using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects 

through profit or loss. 

the  current  market  assessment  of  the  time  value  of  money 

Cost is determined on the basis of average weighted cost, 

and the specific risks of the asset. 

which includes related ancillary charges. Net estimated rea-

The future cash flows used to determine value in use are ba-

lizable value is the estimated normal selling price net of esti-

sed on the most recent business plan, approved by the ma-

mated costs to sell or, where applicable, replacement cost.

nagement, containing forecasts for volumes, revenue, opera-

For  the  portion  of  inventories  held  to  discharge  sales  that 

ting costs and investments. 

have already been made, the net realizable value is determi-

These  projections  cover  the  next  five  years.  Consequently, 

ned on the basis of the amount established in the contract 

cash flows related to subsequent periods are determined on 

of sale.

the basis of a long-term growth rate that does not exceed 

Inventories  include  environmental  certificates  (green  cer-

the average long-term growth rate for the particular sector 

and country.

tificates,  energy  efficiency  certificates  and  CO2  emissions 
allowances) that were not utilized for compliance in the re-

The recoverable amount of assets that do not generate inde-

pendent cash flows is determined based on the cash genera-

porting period. As regards CO2 emissions allowances, inven-
tories are allocated between the trading portfolio and the 

ting unit to which the asset belongs. 

compliance  portfolio,  i.e.  those  used  for  compliance  with 

If the carrying amount of an asset or of a cash generating unit 

greenhouse gas emissions requirements. Within the latter, 

to which it is allocated is higher than its recoverable amount, 

an impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss under “De-

CO2 emissions allowances are allocated to sub-portfolios on 
the basis of the compliance year to which they have been 

preciation, amortization and impairment losses”.

assigned. 

Impairment  losses  of  cash  generating  units  are  firstly  char-

Inventories also include nuclear fuel stocks, the use of which 

ged against the carrying amount of any goodwill attributed 

is determined on the basis of the electricity generated.

to it and then against the other assets, in proportion to their 

Materials  and  other  consumables  (including  energy  com-

carrying amount. 

modities) held for use in production are not written down 

If  the  reasons  for  a  previously  recognized  impairment  loss 

if it is expected that the final product in which they will be 

no  longer  obtain,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  is  re-

incorporated will be sold at a price sufficient to enable reco-

stored through profit or loss, under “Depreciation, amorti-

very of the cost incurred.

zation and impairment losses”, in an amount that shall not 

exceed the net carrying amount that the asset would have 

had if the impairment loss had not been recognized and de-

Construction contracts 

preciation or amortization had been performed.

When the outcome of a construction contract can be estima-

The  recoverable  amount  of  goodwill  and  intangible  assets 

ted reliably and it is probable that the contract will be profi-

with  an  indefinite  useful  life  is  tested  for  recoverability  an-

table, contract revenue and contract costs are recognized by 

nually or more frequently if there is evidence suggesting that 

reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at 

the assets may be impaired. The original value of goodwill is 

the end of the reporting period. Under this criteria, revenue, 

not restored even if in subsequent years the reasons for the 

expenses and profit are attributed in proportion to the work 

impairment no longer obtain.

completed. 

If certain specific identified assets owned by the Group are 

When  it  is  probable  that  total  contract  costs  will  exceed 

impacted by adverse economic or operating conditions that 

total  contract  revenue,  the  expected  loss  on  the  construc-

undermine their capacity to contribute to the generation of 

tion contract is recognized as an expense immediately, re-

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gardless of the stage of completion of the contract.

their fair value recognized through profit or loss.

When  the  outcome  of  a  construction  contract  cannot  be 

estimated  reliably,  contract  revenue  is  recognized  only  to 

the extent of contract costs incurred that are likely to be re-

coverable.

Held-to-maturity financial assets
This  category  comprises  non-derivative  financial  assets 

with  fixed  or  determinable  payments  and  fixed  maturity, 

The stage of completion of the contract in progress is determi-

quoted on an active market and not representing equity in-

ned, using the cost-to-cost method, as a ratio between costs 

vestments,  for  which  the  Group  has  the  positive  intention 

incurred  for  work  performed  to  the  reporting  date  and  the 

and ability to hold until maturity. They are initially recogni-

estimated total contract costs. In addition to initial amount of 

zed at fair value, including any transaction costs, and subse-

revenue agreed in the contract, contract revenue includes any 

quently measured at amortized cost using the effective in-

payments in respect of variations, claims and incentives, to the 

terest method.

extent that it is probable that they will result in revenue and 

can be reliably measured. 

The amount due from customers for construction contract is 

Loans and receivables 
This  category  mainly  includes  trade  receivables  and  other 

presented as an asset; the amount due to customers for con-

financial receivables. Loans and receivables are non-deriva-

struction contract is presented as a liability.

tive  financial  assets  with  fixed  or  determinable  payments, 

Financial instruments

that are not quoted on an active market, other than those 

the Group intends to sell immediately or in the short-term 

(which  are  classified  as  held  for  trading)  and  those  that 

Financial  instruments  are  recognized  and  measured  in  ac-

the  Group,  on  initial  recognition,  designates  as  either  at 

cordance with IAS 32 and IAS 39.

fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  or  available  for  sale.  Such 

A financial asset or liability is recognized in the consolidated 

assets are initially recognized at fair value, adjusted for any 

financial  statements  when,  and  only  when,  the  Group  be-

transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at amor-

comes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument 

tized  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method,  without  di-

(the trade date).

scounting unless material.

Financial instruments are classified as follows under IAS 39:

 > financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit 

or loss;

Available-for-sale financial assets
This category mainly includes listed debt securities not clas-

 > held-to-maturity financial assets;

sified  as  held  to  maturity  and  equity  investments  in  other 

 > loans and receivables;

entities  (unless  classified  as  “designated  as  at  fair  value 

 > available-for-sale financial assets;

through  profit  or  loss”).  Available-for-sale  financial  assets 

 > financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.

are  non-derivative  financial  assets  that  are  designated  as 

Financial  assets  and  liabilities  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss  
This category includes: securities, equity investments in enti-

available for sale or are not classified as loans and receiva-

bles,  held-to-maturity  financial  assets  or  financial  assets  at 

fair value through profit or loss.

These financial instruments are measured at fair value with 

ties other than subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures and 

changes in fair value recognized in other comprehensive in-

investment funds held for trading or designated as at fair va-

come. 

lue through profit or loss at the time of initial recognition.

At the time of sale, or when a financial asset available for sale 

Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are 

becomes an investment in a subsidiary as a result of succes-

financial assets and liabilities:

sive  purchases,  the  cumulative  gains  and  losses  previously 

 > classified as held for trading because acquired or incurred 

recognized in equity are reversed to the income statement.

principally  for  the  purpose  of  selling  or  repurchasing  at 

When  the  fair  value  cannot  be  determined  reliably,  these 

short term;

assets  are  recognized  at  cost  adjusted  for  any  impairment 

 > designated  as  such  upon  initial  recognition,  under  the 

losses.

option allowed by IAS 39 (the fair value option).

Such financial assets and liabilities are initially recognized at 

fair value with subsequent gains and losses from changes in 

Impairment of financial assets
At each reporting date, all financial assets classified as loans 

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flows, discounted at the current rate of interest for a similar 

rity or available for sale, are assessed in order to determine if 

financial asset. Reversal of impairment are not permitted in 

there is objective evidence that an asset or a group of finan-

these cases either.

cial assets is impaired. 

The  amount  of  the  impairment  loss  on  a  debt  instrument 

An impairment loss is recognized if and only if such evidence 

classified as available for sale, to be reclassified from equi-

exists as a result of one or more events that occurred after 

ty,  is  the  cumulative  fair  value  loss  recognized  in  other 

initial  recognition  and  that  have  an  impact  on  the  future 

comprehensive  income.  Such  impairment  loss  is  reversed 

cash flows of the asset and which can be estimated reliably.

through profit or loss if the fair value of the debt instrument 

Objective evidence of an impairment loss includes observa-

objectively  increases  as  a  result  of  an  event  that  occurred 

ble data about, for example:

after the impairment loss was recognized.

 > significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor; 

 > a breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in 

interest or principal payments; 

Cash and cash equivalents
This  category  includes  deposits  that  are  available  on  de-

 > evidence  that  the  borrower  will  enter  bankruptcy  or 

mand  or  at  very  short  term,  as  well  as  highly  liquid  short-

other form of financial reorganization; 

term financial investments that are readily convertible into 

 > a measurable decrease in estimated future cash flows. 

a known amount of cash and which are subject to insignifi-

Losses that are expected to arise as a result of future events 

cant risk of changes in value. 

are not recognized.

In addition, for the purpose of the consolidated statement 

For financial assets classified as loans and receivables or held 

of  cash  flows,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  do  not  include 

to maturity, once an impairment loss has been identified, its 

bank overdrafts at period-end.

amount is measured as the difference between the carrying 

amount of the asset and the present value of expected fu-

ture cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest 

Financial liabilities at amortized cost
This  category  mainly  includes  borrowings,  trade  payables, 

rate. This amount is recognized in profit or loss. 

finance lease obligations and debt instruments.

The carrying amount of trade receivable is reduced through 

Financial  liabilities  other  than  derivatives  are  recognized 

use of an allowance account.

when  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual  clau-

If the amount of a past impairment loss decreases and the 

ses of the instrument and are initially measured at fair value 

decrease  can  be  related  objectively  to  an  event  occurring 

adjusted  for  directly  attributable  transaction  costs.  Finan-

after the impairment was recognized, the impairment is re-

cial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost 

versed through profit or loss. 

using the effective interest rate method.

Further factors are considered in case of impairment of avai-

lable for sale equity investments, such as significant adverse 

changes in the technological, market, economic or legal en-

Derivative financial instruments
A derivative is a financial instrument or another contract:

vironment. 

 > whose  value  changes  in  response  to  the  changes  in  an 

A  significant  or  prolonged  decline  in  fair  value  constitutes 

underlying variable such as an interest rate, commodity 

objective  evidence  of  impairment  and,  therefore,  the  fair 

or security price, foreign exchange rate, a price or rate in-

value loss previously recognized in other comprehensive in-

dex, a credit rating or other variable;

come is reclassified from equity to income.

 > that requires no initial net investment, or an initial net in-

The amount of the cumulative loss is the difference betwe-

vestment that is smaller than would be required for a con-

en  the  acquisition  cost  and  the  current  fair  value,  less  any 

tract with a similar response to changes in market factors;

impairment  loss  previously  recognized  in  profit  or  loss.  An 

 > that is settled at a future date.

impairment loss on an available for sale equity investment 

Derivative  instruments  are  classified  as  financial  assets  or 

cannot be reversed.

liabilities  depending  on  whether  their  fair  value  is  positive 

If  there  is  objective  evidence  of  impairment  for  unquoted 

or negative and they are classified as “held for trading” and 

equity instruments measured at cost because fair value can-

measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those 

not  be  reliably  measured,  the  amount  of  the  impairment 

designated as effective hedging instruments.

loss  is  measured  as  the  difference  between  the  carrying 

For more details about hedge accounting, please see note 43 

amount  and  the  present  value  of  estimated  future  cash 

“Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

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All derivatives held for trading are classified as current assets 

Such contracts are recognized as derivatives and, as a conse-

or liabilities.

quence, at fair value through profit or loss only if:

Derivatives not held for trading purposes but measured at fair 

 > they can be settled net in cash; and

value through profit or loss since they do not qualify for hed-

 > they are not entered into in accordance with the Group’s 

ge  accounting  and  derivatives  designated  as  effective  hed-

expected purchase, sale or usage requirements.

ging instruments are classified as current or non-current on 

A contract to buy or sell non-financial items is classified as a 

the basis of their maturity date and the Group’s intention to 

“normal purchase or sale” if it is entered into:

hold the financial instrument until maturity or not.

 > for the purpose of physical delivery;

 > in accordance with the Group’s expected purchase, sale 

Embedded derivatives 
An embedded derivative is a derivative included in a “com-

or usage requirements.

The Group analyzes all contracts to buy or sell non-financial 

bined”  contract  (the  so-called  “hybrid  instrument”)  that 

assets, with a specific focus on forward purchases and sales 

contains another non-derivative contract (the so-called host 

of electricity and energy commodities, in order to determine 

contract) and gives rise to some or all of the combined con-

if they should be classified and treated in accordance with 

tract’s cash flows.

IAS 39 or if they have been entered into for “own use”.

The main Group contracts that may contain embedded de-

rivatives are contracts to buy or sell non-financial items with 

clauses or options that affect the contract price, volume or 

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities  
Financial assets are derecognized whenever one of the fol-

maturity. 

lowing conditions is met:

Such  contracts,  which  are  not  financial  instruments  to  be 

 > the contractual right to receive the cash flows associated 

measured at fair value, are analyzed in order to identify any 

with the asset expires; 

embedded  derivative,  which  are  to  be  separated  and  me-

 > the  Group  has  transferred  substantially  all  the  risks  and 

asured  at  fair  value.  This  analysis  is  performed  when  the 

rewards associated with the asset, transferring its rights 

Group becomes party to the contract or when the contract 

to receive the cash flows of the asset or assuming a con-

is  renegotiated  in  a  manner  that  significantly  changes  the 

tractual obligation to pay such cash flows to one or more 

original  associated  cash  flows.  Embedded  derivatives  are 

beneficiaries  under  a  contract  that  meets  the  require-

separated from the host contract and accounted for as de-

ments established by IAS 39 (the “pass through test”); 

rivatives when:

 > the Group has not transferred or retained substantially all 

 > host  contract  is  not  a  financial  instrument  measured  at 

the risks and rewards associated with the  asset but has 

fair value through profit or loss;

transferred control over the asset.

 > the economic risks and characteristics of the embedded de-

Financial  liabilities  are  derecognized  when  they  are  extin-

rivative are not closely related to those of the host contract;

guished,  i.e.  when  the  contractual  obligation  has  been  di-

 > a separate contract with the same terms as the embed-

scharged, cancelled or expired.

ded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative.

Embedded  derivatives  that  are  separated  from  the  host 

contract are recognized in the consolidated financial state-

Offsetting financial assets and liabilities
The Group offsets financial assets and liabilities when:

ments at fair value with changes recognized through profit 

 > there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recogni-

or  loss  (except  when  the  embedded  derivative  is  part  of  a 

zed amounts; and

designated hedging relationship).

 > it has the intention of either settling on a net basis, or re-

alizing the asset and settling the liability simultaneously.

Contracts to buy or sell non-financial items 
In general, contracts to buy or sell non-financial items that 

are entered into and continue to be held for receipt or de-

livery,  in  accordance  with  the  Group’s  normal  expected 

Post-employment and other 
employee benefits

purchase, sale or usage requirements, do not fall within the 

Liabilities  related  to  employee  benefits  paid  upon  or  after 

scope of IAS 39 and are then recognized in accordance with 

ceasing  employment  in  connection  with  defined  benefit 

the normal accounting treatment of such transactions (the 

plans  or  other  long-term  benefits  accrued  during  the  em-

“own use exemption”).

ployment  period  are  determined  separately  for  each  plan, 

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the  employee  benefits.  More  specifically,  when  the  bene-

future benefits that employees have accrued at the balance 

fits  represent  an  enhancement  of  other  post-employment 

sheet date (the projected unit credit method). More specifi-

benefits, the associated liability is measured in accordance 

cally, the present value of the defined benefit obligation is 

with  the  rules  governing  that  type  of  benefit.  Otherwise, 

calculated by using a discount rate determined on the basis 

if the termination benefits due to employees are expected 

of market yields at the end of the reporting period on high-

to be settled wholly before 12 months after the end of the 

quality corporate bonds.

annual reporting period, the entity measures the liability in 

The liability is recognized on an accruals basis over the ve-

accordance with the requirements for short-term employee 

sting period of the related rights. These appraisals are per-

benefits; if they are not expected to be settled wholly before 

formed by independent actuaries.

12 months after the end of the annual reporting period, the 

If the value of plan assets exceeds the present value of the 

entity measures the liability in accordance with the require-

related defined benefit obligation, the surplus (up to the li-

ments for other long-term employee benefits. 

mit of any cap) is recognized as an asset. 

As  regards  the  liabilities  (assets)  of  defined  benefit  plans, 

the cumulative actuarial gains and losses from the actuarial 

Share-based payments

measurement of the liabilities, the return on the plan assets 

Share-based  payments  made  in  consideration  for  services 

(net of the associated interest income) and the effect of the 

provided are recognized as personnel costs. These services 

asset ceiling (net of the associated interest income) are re-

are measured at the fair value of the instruments awarded 

cognized in other comprehensive income when they occur. 

at the grant date.

For other long-term benefits, the related actuarial gains and 

Share-based payments may involve equity-settled (stock op-

losses are recognized through profit or loss. 

tions plans) or cash-settled (restricted share units incentive 

In the event of a change being made to an existing defined 

plans) instruments.

benefit plan or the introduction of a new plan, any past ser-

vice cost is recognized immediately in profit or loss. 

Employees  are  also  enrolled  in  defined  contribution  plans 

Stock option plans
The cost of services rendered by employees and remunera-

under which the Group pays fixed contributions to a separa-

ted through stock option plans is determined on the basis 

te entity (a fund) and has no legal or constructive obligation 

of the fair value of the options granted to employees at the 

to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold suffi-

grant date, measured using the Cox-Rubinstein pricing mo-

cient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to emplo-

del. This model take into consideration all the characteristics 

yee service in the current and prior periods. Such plans are 

of  the  option  (option  term,  price  and  exercise  conditions, 

usually aimed to supplement pension benefits due to em-

etc.),  as  well  as  the  Enel  share  price  at  the  grant  date,  the 

ployees post-employment. The related costs are recognized 

volatility of the stock and the yield curve at the grant date 

in income statement on the basis of the amount of contri-

consistent with the expected life of the plan. 

butions paid in the period.

The cost is recognized in the income statement, against an 

Termination benefits

equity reserve, over the vesting period considering the best 

estimate possible of the number of options that will beco-

me exercisable.

Liabilities for benefits due to employees for the early termi-

nation of the employment relationship, both as a result of a 

decision by the Group or an employee’s decision to accept 

Restricted share unit incentive plans
The  cost  of  services  rendered  by  employees  and  remune-

voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits, are re-

rated through restricted share unit (RSU) incentive plans is 

cognized at the earlier of the following dates: 

determined based on the fair value of the RSU granted to 

 > when the Group can no longer withdraw its offer of be-

employees, in relation to the vesting of the right to receive 

nefits; and 

the benefit. The fair value of the RSU is measured using the 

 > when the Group recognizes a cost for a restructuring that 

Monte Carlo pricing model. This model take into considera-

is within the scope of IAS 37 and involves the payment of 

tion all the characteristics of the RSU (term, exercise condi-

termination benefits.

tions, etc.), as well as the price and volatility of Enel shares 

The  liabilities  are  measured  on  the  basis  of  the  nature  of 

over the vesting period. 

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The  cost  is  recognized  in  the  income  statement,  with  re-

the assets, it is also determined whether the new carrying 

cognition  of  a  specific  liability,  over  the  vesting  period, 

amount  of  the  assets  is  fully  recoverable.  If  this  is  not  the 

adjusting  the  fair  value  periodically,  considering  the  best 

case, a loss equal to the unrecoverable amount is recogni-

estimate  possible  of  the  number  of  RSU  that  will  become 

zed in the income statement. 

exercisable.

Provisions for risks and charges

Decreases  in  estimates  are  recognized  up  to  the  carrying 

amount of the assets. Any excess is recognized immediately 

in the income statement.

For more information on the estimation criteria adopted in 

Provisions are recognized where there is a legal or construc-

determining liabilities for plant dismantling and site restora-

tive obligation as a result of a past event at the end of the re-

tion, especially those associated with nuclear power plants 

porting period, the settlement of which is expected to result 

or the storage of waste fuel and other radioactive materials, 

in  an  outflow  of  resources  whose  amount  can  be  reliably 

please see the section on the use of estimates.

estimated. Where the impact is not immaterial, the accruals 

are determined by discounting expected future cash flows 

using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market 

Government grants

assessment  of  the  time  value  of  money  and,  if  applicable, 

Government grants, including non-monetary grants  at  fair 

the risks specific to the liability. If the provision is discounted, 

value, are recognized where there is reasonable assurance 

the  periodic  adjustment  of  the  present  value  for  the  time 

that  they  will  be  received  and  that  the  Group  will  comply 

factor is recognized as a financial expense.

with  all  conditions  attaching  to  them  as  set  by  the  go-

When the Group expects some or all of the expenditure re-

vernment,  government  agencies  and  similar  bodies  whe-

quired to extinguish a liability will be reimbursed by a third 

ther local, national or international.

party, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset if 

When loans are provided by governments at a below-mar-

such reimbursement is virtually certain.

ket rate of interest, the benefit is regarded as a government 

Where  the  liability  relates  to  plant  decommissioning  and/

grant. The loan is initially recognized and measured at fair 

or site restoration, the initial recognition of the provision is 

value  and  the  government  grant  is  measured  as  the  diffe-

made against the related asset and the expense is then re-

rence between the initial carrying amount of the loan and 

cognized  in  profit  or  loss  through  the  depreciation  of  the 

the funds received. The loan is subsequently measured in ac-

asset involved.

cordance with the requirements for financial liabilities.

Where the liability regards the treatment and storage of nu-

Government  grants  are  recognized  in  profit  or  loss  on  a 

clear waste and other radioactive materials, the provision is 

systematic basis over the periods in which the Group reco-

recognized against the related operating costs. 

gnizes as expenses the costs that the grants are intended to 

In the case of contracts in which the unavoidable costs of 

compensate.

meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the eco-

Where the Group receives government grants in the form of 

nomic benefits expected to be received under it (onerous 

a transfer of a non-monetary asset for the use of the Group, it 

contracts),  the  Group  recognizes  a  provision  as  the  lower 

accounts for both the grant and the asset at the fair value of 

of the costs of fulfilling the obligation that exceed the eco-

the non-monetary asset received at the date of the transfer. 

nomic benefits expected to be received under the contract 

Grants related to long-lived assets, including non-monetary 

and  any  compensation  or  penalty  arising  from  failure  to 

grants at fair value, i.e. those received to purchase, build or 

fulfil it. 

otherwise acquire non-current assets (for example, an item 

Changes in estimates of accruals to the provision are reco-

of  property,  plant  and  equipment  or  an  intangible  asset), 

gnized in the income statement in the period in which the 

are  recognized  on  a  deferred  basis  under  other  liabilities 

changes occur, with the exception of those in respect of the 

and are credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over 

costs  of  decommissioning,  dismantling  and/or  restoration 

the useful life of the asset.

resulting from changes in the timetable and costs necessa-

ry to extinguish the obligation or from a change in the di-

scount  rate.  These  changes  increase  or  decrease  the  value 

Environmental certificates

of the related assets and are taken to the income statement 

Some Group companies are affected by national regulations 

through  depreciation.  Where  they  increase  the  value  of 

governing green certificates and energy efficiency certifica-

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a non-controlling interest in its former subsidiary after the 

“Emissions Trading System”.

sale.

Green  certificates  accrued  in  proportion  to  electricity  ge-

The Group applies these classification criteria as envisaged 

nerated by renewable energy plants and energy efficiency 

in IFRS 5 to an investment, or a portion of an investment, in 

certificates  accrued  in  proportion  to  energy  savings  achie-

an associate or a joint venture. Any retained portion of an 

ved that have been certified by the competent authority are 

investment  in  an  associate  or  a  joint  venture  that  has  not 

treated as non-monetary government operating grants and 

been  classified  as  held  for  sale  is  accounted  for  using  the 

are recognized at fair value, under other revenue and inco-

equity method until disposal of the portion that is classified 

me, with recognition of an asset under other non-financial 

as held for sale takes place.

assets, if the certificates are not yet credited to the owner-

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) and liabilities of di-

ship  account,  or  under  inventories,  if  the  certificates  have 

sposal groups classified as held for sale are presented sepa-

already been credited to that account. At the time the cer-

rately from other assets and liabilities in the balance sheet.

tificates are credited to the ownership account, they are re-

The amounts presented for non-current assets or for the as-

classified from other assets to inventories. 

sets  and  liabilities  of  disposal  groups  classified  as  held  for 

Revenue  from  the  sale  of  such  certificates  are  recognized 

sale  are  not  reclassified  or  re-presented  for  prior  periods 

under  revenue  from  sales  and  services,  with  a  correspon-

presented.

ding decrease in inventories.

Immediately  before  the  initial  classification  of  non-current 

For the purposes of accounting for charges arising from re-

assets  (or  disposal  groups)  as  held  for  sale,  the  carrying 

gulatory  requirements  concerning  green  certificates,  ener-

amounts  of  such  assets  (or  disposal  groups)  are  measured 

gy efficiency certificates and CO2 emissions allowances, the 
Group uses the “net liability approach”. 

in  accordance  with  the  IFRS-EU  applicable  to  the  specific 

assets or liabilities. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) 

Under  this  accounting  policy,  environmental  certificates 

classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their 

received  free  of  charge  and  those  self-produced  as  a  re-

carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment 

sult of Group’s operations that will be used for compliance 

losses for any initial or subsequent write-down of the assets 

purposes are recognized at nominal value (nil). In addition, 

(or disposal groups) to fair value less costs to sell and gains 

charges  incurred  for  obtaining  (in  the  market  or  in  some 

for their reversals are included in profit or loss from continu-

other transaction for consideration) any missing certificates 

ing operations.

to  fulfil  compliance  requirements  for  the  reporting  period 

Non-current assets are not depreciated (or amortized) while 

are  recognized  through  profit  or  loss  on  an  accruals  basis 

they are classified as held for sale or while they are part of a 

under other operating expenses, as they represent “system 

disposal group classified as held for sale.

charges” consequent upon compliance with a regulatory re-

If the classification criteria are no longer met, the Group ce-

quirement.

Non-current assets (or disposal 
groups) classified as held for sale and 
discontinued operations 

ases to classify non-current assets (or disposal group) as held 

for sale. In that case they are measured at the lower of: 

 > the carrying amount before the asset (or disposal group) 

was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any deprecia-

tion, amortization or revaluations that would have been 

recognized if the asset (or disposal group) had not been 

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for 

classified as held for sale; and 

sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally throu-

 > the recoverable amount, which is equal to the greater of 

gh a sale transaction, rather than through continuing use.

its fair value net of costs of disposal and its value in use, 

This  classification  criteria  is  applicable  only  when  non-cur-

as calculated at the date of the subsequent decision not 

rent assets (or disposal groups) are available in their present 

to sell.

condition for immediate sale and the sale is highly probable.

Any adjustment to the carrying amount of a non-current as-

If  the  Group  is  committed  to  a  sale  plan  involving  loss  of 

set that ceases to be classified as held for sale is included in 

control  of  a  subsidiary  and  the  requirements  provided  for 

profit or loss from continuing operations.

under IFRS 5 are met, all the assets and liabilities of that sub-

A discontinued operation is a component of the Group that 

sidiary are classified as held for sale when the classification 

either has been disposed of, or is classified as held for sale, 

criteria are met, regardless of whether the Group will retain 

and:

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 > represents  a  separate  major  line  of  business  or  geo-

 > revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the 

graphical area of operations; 

significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods 

 > is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a sepa-

are transferred to the buyer and their amount can be re-

rate major line of business or geographical area of ope-

liably determined;

rations; or

 > revenue from the sale and transport of electricity and gas 

 > is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale.

is  recognized  when  these  commodities  are  supplied  to 

The  Group  presents,  in  a  separate  line  item  of  the  income 

the customer and regard the quantities provided during 

statement, a single amount comprising the total of:

the  period,  even  if  these  have  not  yet  been  invoiced.  It 

 > the post-tax profit or loss of discontinued operations; and

is determined using estimates as well as periodic meter 

 > the post-tax gain or loss recognized on the measurement 

readings. Where applicable, this revenue is based on the 

to  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  or  on  the  disposal  of  the 

rates  and  related  restrictions  established  by  law  or  the 

assets  or  disposal  groups  constituting  the  discontinued 

Italian authority for electricity and analogous foreign au-

operation.

thorities  during  the  applicable  period.  In  particular,  the 

The  corresponding  amount  is  re-presented  in  the  income 

authorities that regulate the electricity and gas markets 

statement  for  prior  periods  presented  in  the  financial  sta-

can use mechanisms to reduce the impact of the tempo-

tements, so that the disclosures relate to all operations that 

ral mismatching between the setting of prices for energy 

are  discontinued  by  the  end  of  the  current  reporting  pe-

for  the  regulated  market  as  applied  to  distributors  and 

riod. If the Group ceases to classify a component as held for 

the setting of prices by the latter for final consumers; 

sale, the results of the component previously presented in 

 > revenue from the rendering of services is recognized by 

discontinued operations are reclassified and included in in-

reference  to  the  stage  of  completion  of  services  at  the 

come from continuing operations for all periods presented. 

end  of  the  reporting  periods  in  which  the  services  are 

Revenue

rendered.  The  stage  of  completion  of  the  transaction  is 

determined based on an assessment of the service rende-

red as a percentage of the total services to be rendered 

Revenue  is  recognized  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable 

or as costs incurred as a proportion of the estimated total 

that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the 

costs of the transaction. When it is not possible to relia-

amount  can  be  reliably  measured.  Revenue  includes  only 

bly determine the value of the revenue, it is recognized 

the gross inflows of economic benefits received and recei-

only  to  the  extent  of  the  expenses  recognized  that  are 

vable  by  the  Group  on  its  own  account.  Therefore,  in  an 

recoverable;

agency relationship, the amount collected on behalf of the 

 > revenue  associated  with  construction  contracts  is  re-

principal are excluded from revenue. 

cognized  as  specified  in  the  section “Construction  con-

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration re-

tracts”; 

ceived or receivable, taking into account the amount of any 

 > revenue from monetary and in-kind fees for connection 

trade discounts and volume rebates allowed by the Group.

to  the  electricity  distribution  network  is  recognized  in 

When goods or services are exchanged or swapped for go-

full  upon  completion  of  connection  activities  if  the  ser-

ods or services which are of a similar nature and value, the 

vice  supplied  is  identified.  If  more  than  one  separately 

exchange is not regarded as a transaction which generates 

identifiable service is identified, the fair value of the total 

revenue.

consideration received or receivable is allocated to each 

In arrangements under which the Group will perform multi-

service and the revenue related to the service performed 

ple revenue-generating activities (a multiple-element arran-

in the period is recognized; in particular, if any ongoing 

gement), the recognition criteria are applied to the separa-

services  (electricity  distribution  services)  are  identified, 

tely identifiable components of the transaction in order to 

the related revenue is generally determined by the terms 

reflect the substance of the transaction or to two or more 

of  the  agreement  with  the  customer  or,  when  such  an 

transactions  together  when  they  are  linked  in  such  a  way 

agreement  does  not  specify  a  period,  over  a  period  no 

that  the  commercial  effect  cannot  be  understood  without 

longer than the useful life of the transferred asset; 

reference to the series of transactions as a whole.

 > revenue from rentals and operating leases is recognized 

More specifically, the following criteria are used depending 

on an accruals basis in accordance with the substance of 

on the type of transaction: 

the relevant agreement.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial income and expense from 
derivatives

Financial income and expense from derivatives includes:

 > income  and  expense  from  derivatives  measured  at  fair 

value through profit or loss on interest rate and foreign 

exchange risks;

 > income and expense from fair value hedge derivatives on 

interest rate risk;

 > income and expense from cash flow hedge derivatives on 

interest rate and foreign exchange risks.

sponding  values  recognized  for  tax  purposes  on  the  basis 

of tax rates in effect on the date the temporary difference 

will  reverse,  which  is  determined  on  the  basis  of  tax  rates 

that are enacted or substantively enacted as at end of the 

reporting period.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable tempo-

rary differences, except when the deferred tax liability arises 

from the initial recognition of goodwill or in respect of taxa-

ble  temporary  differences  associated  with  investments  in 

subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint arrangements, 

when the Group can control the timing of the reversal of the 

temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary 

Other financial income and expense 

differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

For all financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized 

cost and interest-bearing financial assets classified as availa-

ble for sale, interest income and expense is recorded using 

the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate 

is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash 

payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial 

instrument  or  a  shorter  period,  where  appropriate,  to  the 

net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. 

Interest income is recognized to the extent that it is proba-

ble that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and 

the amount can be reliably measured. 

Other financial income and expense also includes changes 

in the fair value of financial instruments other than deriva-

tives.

Income taxes

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible tempo-

rary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and 

any unused tax losses, when recovery is probable, i.e. when 

an entity expects to have sufficient future taxable income to 

recover the asset.

The recoverability of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each 

period-end. 

Unrecognized  deferred  tax  assets  are  re-assessed  at  each 

reporting date and they are recognized to the extent that 

it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow 

the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred  taxes  are  recognized  in  profit  or  loss,  with  the 

exception  of  those  in  respect  of  items  recognized  outside 

profit or loss that are recognized in equity.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities related to in-

come taxes levied by the same taxation authority are set off 

if an entity has a legally enforceable right to set off the cur-

rent tax assets and current tax liabilities that will arise at the 

Current income taxes 
Current income taxes for the period, which are recognized 

time of their reversal.

under “income tax payable” net of payments on account, or 

under “tax receivables” where there is a credit balance, are 

Dividends

determined using an estimate of taxable income and in con-

Dividends are recognized when the right to receive payment 

formity with the applicable regulations.

is established.

In particular, such payables and receivables are determined 

Dividends and interim dividends payable to Company’s sha-

using the tax rates and tax laws that are enacted or substan-

reholders are recognized as changes in equity in the period 

tively enacted as at the end of the reporting period.

in  which  they  are  approved  by  the  Shareholders’  Meeting 

Current  income  taxes  are  recognized  in  profit  or  loss  with 

and the Board of Directors, respectively.

the  exception  of  current  income  taxes  related  to  items  re-

cognized outside profit or loss that are recognized in equity.

Deferred tax items
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are calculated on the tem-

porary differences between the carrying amounts of assets 

and  liabilities  in  the  financial  statements  and  their  corre-

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  3
Recently issued accounting 
standards  

New accounting standards applied in 
2014

The  Group  adopted  the  following  accounting  standards 

and amendments to existing standards with effect as from 

January 1, 2014:

>  “IFRS  10  -  Consolidated  financial  statements”.  Replaces 

“SIC 12 - Consolidation - Special purpose entities” and, for 

the  part  concerning  consolidated  financial  statements, 

“IAS 27 - Consolidated and separate financial statements”, 

the  title  of  which  was  changed  to  “Separate  financial 

statements”.  The  standard  introduces  a  new  approach 

to determining whether an entity controls another (the 

essential  condition  for  consolidating  an  investee),  wi-

thout modifying the consolidation procedures envisaged 

in the previous IAS 27. This approach must be applied to 

all  investees,  including  special  purpose  entities,  which 

are called “structured entities” in the new standard. Whi-

le  previous  accounting  standards  gave  priority  –  where 

control did not derive from holding a majority of actual 

or potential voting rights – to an assessment of the risks/

benefits associated with the holding in the investee, IFRS 

10  focuses  on  the  determination  on  three  elements  to 

be  considered  in  each  assessment:  the  power  to  direct 

relevant  activities  of  the  investee;  exposure  to  variable 

returns  from  the  involvement  in  the  investee;  and  the 

link  between  power  and  returns,  i.e.  the  ability  to  use 

that  decision-making  power  over  the  investee  to  affect 

the amount of returns. The accounting effects of a loss of 

control or a change in the ownership interest that does 

not result in a loss of control are unchanged with respect 

to the provisions of the previous IAS 27.

  The retroactive application of the standard did not have 

an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

>  “IAS  27  -  Separate  financial  statements”.  Together  with 

the issue of IFRS 10 and IFRS 12, the previous IAS 27 was 

also  amended,  with  changes  to  its  title  and  its  content. 

All  provisions  concerning  the  preparation  of  consolida-

ted financial statements were eliminated, while the other 

provisions were not modified. Following the amendment, 

the standard therefore only specifies the recognition and 

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measurement  criteria  and  the  disclosure  requirements 

for  separate  financial  statements  concerning  subsidiari-

es, joint ventures and associates. 

  As the amendment does not regard the consolidated fi-

nancial  statements,  the  retrospective  application  of  the 

amendments did not have an impact on Group.

>  “IFRS 11 - Joint arrangements”. Replaces “IAS 31 - Interests 

in joint ventures” and “SIC 13 - Jointly controlled entities - 

non-monetary contributions by venturers”. Unlike IAS 31, 

which assessed joint arrangements on the basis of the con-

tractual form adopted, IFRS 11 assesses them on the basis 

of how the related rights and obligations are attributed 

to  the  parties.  In  particular,  the  new  standard  identifies 

two  types  of  joint  arrangement:  joint  operations,  where 

the parties to the arrangement have pro-rata rights to the 

assets and pro-rata obligations for the liabilities relating 

to the arrangement; and joint ventures, where the parties 

have rights to a share of the net assets or profit/loss of the 

arrangement.  In  the  consolidated  financial  statements 

and  the  separate  financial  statements,  accounting  for 

an  interest  in  a  joint  operation  involves  the  pro-rata  re-

cognition of the assets/liabilities and revenues/expenses 

related to the arrangement on the basis of the associated 

rights/obligations, without taking account of the interest 

held. Accounting for an interest in a joint venture involves 

the recognition of an investment accounted for using the 

equity  method.  Proportionate  consolidation  is  therefore 

no longer permitted.

  The  effects  of  the  retrospective  application  of  the  stan-

dard in the consolidated financial statements are discus-

sed  in  note  4 “Restatement  of  comparative  disclosures” 

below.

>  “IAS  28  -  Investments  in  associates  and  joint  ventures”. 

Together with the issue of IFRS 11 and IFRS 12, the pre-

vious IAS 28 was amended, with changes to its title and 

its content. In particular, the new standard, which also in-

cludes the provisions of “SIC 13 - Jointly controlled entities 

- non-monetary contributions by venturers”, describes the 

application of the equity method, which in consolidated 

financial statements is used to account for associates and 

joint ventures. 

  The  effects  of  the  retrospective  application  of  the  stan-

dard in the consolidated financial statements are discus-

sed – together with those generated by the introduction 

of  IFRS  11  –  in  note  4 “Restatement  of  comparative  di-

sclosures” below.

>  “IFRS  12  -  Disclosure  of  interests  in  other  entities”.  IFRS 

12 brings together in a single standard the required di-

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSsclosures  concerning  interests  held  in  subsidiaries,  joint 

amended to clarify that the date of initial application of 

operations and joint ventures, associates and structured 

the  standard  shall  mean  “the  beginning  of  the  annual 

entities.  In  particular,  the  standard  replaces  the  disclo-

reporting period in which IFRS 10 is applied for the first 

sures  called  for  in  the  previous  versions  of  IAS  27,  IAS 

time” (i.e. January 1, 2013). In addition, the amendments 

28 and IAS 31 in order to ensure the disclosure of more 

limited the comparative disclosures to be provided in the 

uniform and consistent information, introducing new re-

first year of application. IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 were amen-

quirements  for  disclosures  concerning  subsidiaries  with 

ded analogously, limiting the effects, both in terms of re-

significant non-controlling shareholders and individually 

statement  of  financial  data  and  of  disclosures,  of  initial 

material associates and joint ventures, as well as structu-

application of IFRS 11.

red entities. 

  The retrospective application of the amendments did not 

  The  retrospective  application  of  the  measure  did  not 

have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

have an impact on the consolidated financial statements. 

>  “Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27 - Investment 

>  “Amendments  to  IAS  32  -  Financial  instruments:  presen-

entities”.  The  amendments  introduce  an  exception  to 

tation - Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities”. 

the  requirement  under  IFRS  10  to  consolidate  all  subsi-

The new version of IAS 32 establishes that a financial as-

diaries  if  the  parent  qualifies  as  an “investment  entity”. 

set and a financial liability should be offset and the net 

More  specifically,  investment  entities,  as  defined  in  the 

amount  reported  in  the  balance  sheet  when,  and  only 

amendments,  shall  not  consolidate  their  subsidiaries 

when, an entity:

unless the latter provide services associated with the in-

a) has a legally enforceable right to set off the amounts; 

vestment activities of the parent. Non-consolidated sub-

and

sidiaries shall be measured in conformity with IFRS 9 or 

b) intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the 

IAS 39. The parent of an investment entity shall, however, 

asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

consolidate  all  of  its  subsidiaries  (including  those  held 

  The amendments to IAS 32 clarify that, in order to satisfy 

through the investment entity) unless it also qualifies as 

the first requirement, the right of set-off must not be con-

an investment entity. 

ditioned upon the occurrence of a future event and must 

  The retrospective application of the amendments did not 

be  legally  enforceable  in  the  normal  course  of  business 

have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

and in the event of breach, insolvency or bankruptcy. The 

>  “Amendments to IAS 36 - Recoverable amount disclosures 

company’s intent to settle net items can be seen in the 

for non-financial assets”. The amendments of IAS 36 as a 

course  of  normal  business  practices,  through  the  ope-

consequence of the provisions of IFRS 13 did not reflect 

ration  of  financial  markets  and  through  the  absence  of 

the intentions of the IASB concerning the disclosures to 

restrictions on the ability to settle gross and net financial 

report about the recoverable amount of impaired assets. 

assets and liabilities simultaneously. With regard to this 

Consequently,  the  IASB  amended  the  standard  further, 

requirement, the amendments to IAS 32 state that, whe-

eliminating the disclosure requirements originally intro-

re  the  entity  settles  financial  assets  and  liabilities  sepa-

duced by IFRS 13 and requiring specific disclosures con-

rately, for the purpose of offsetting such in the financial 

cerning the measurement of fair value in cases in which 

statements, the gross settlement system must have spe-

the  recoverable  amount  of  impaired  assets  is  calcula-

cific  characteristics  that  eliminate  or  reduce  the  degree 

ted  on  the  basis  of  fair  value  less  costs  of  disposal.  The 

of  credit  and  liquidity  risk  to  insignificant  levels,  as  well 

amendments also require disclosures on the recoverable 

as processing receivables and payables in a single settle-

amount of assets or cash generating units for which an 

ment process. 

impairment loss has been recognized or reversed during 

  The  effects  of  the  retrospective  application  of  the 

the period. 

amendments on these consolidated financial statements 

  The retrospective application of the amendments did not 

are discussed in note 4 “Restatement of comparative di-

have an impact on the consolidated financial statements. 

sclosures” below.

>  “Amendments  to  IAS  39  -  Novation  of  derivatives  and 

>  “Amendments  to  IFRS  10,  IFRS  11  and  IFRS  12  -  Transi-

continuation of hedge accounting”. The amendments are 

tion guidance”. The amendments are intended to clarify 

intended  to  allow  entities,  under  certain  conditions,  to 

a number of issues concerning the first-time adoption of 

continue hedge accounting in the case of novation of the 

IFRS  10,  IFRS  11  and  IFRS  12.  In  particular,  IFRS  10  was 

hedging instrument with a central counterparty as a re-

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sult of the introduction of a new law or regulation.

an  investment  property  represents  the  acquisition  of 

  The retrospective application of the amendments did not 

an asset or group of assets or is a business combination 

have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

under the provisions of IFRS 3. That judgment must be 

Accounting standards taking effect 
at a future date

consistent with the guidance of IFRS 3. 

“Annual improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 cycle” amen-

ded the Basis for Conclusions of “IFRS 1 - First-time adop-

tion of International Financial Reporting Standards” to cla-

The following new standards, amendments and interpre-

rify that a first-time adopter may adopt a new IFRS whose 

tations take effect after December 31, 2014:

adoption is not yet mandatorily effective if the new IFRS 

 > “IFRIC 21 - Levies”, issued in May 2013. The interpretation 

permits early application. 

defines when a liability in respect of the obligation to pay 

 > “Annual improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 cycle”, issued 

a levy (other than income taxes) due to the government, 

in December 2013; the document contains formal modi-

whether  local,  national  or  international  must  be  reco-

fications and clarifications of existing standards that are 

gnized.  More  specifically,  the  interpretation  established 

not expected to have a significant impact on the Group 

that the liability shall be recognized when the obligating 

and will apply for period beginning on or after February 

event giving rise to the liability to pay the levy (for exam-

1, 2015. More specifically, the following standards were 

ple,  upon  reaching  a  given  threshold  level  of  revenue), 

amended:

as set out in the applicable law, occurs. If the obligating 

 - “IFRS  2  -  Share-based  payment”;  the  amendment  se-

event occurs over a specified period of time, the liability 

parates  the  definitions  of  “performance  conditions” 

shall be recognized gradually over that period. The inter-

and “service conditions” from the definition of “vesting 

pretation will take effect for periods beginning on or af-

conditions”  in  order  to  clarify  the  description  of  each 

ter June 17, 2014. The Group does not expect the future 

condition;

application of the provisions to have an impact.

 - “IFRS 3 - Business combinations”; the amendment cla-

 > “Annual improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 cycle”, issued 

rifies  how  to  classify  any  contingent  consideration 

in December 2013; the document contains formal modi-

agreed  in  a  business  combination.  Specifically,  the 

fications and clarifications of existing standards that are 

amendment  establishes  that  if  the  contingent  consi-

not expected to have a significant impact on the Group 

deration meets the definition of financial instrument it 

and will apply as from January 1, 2015. More specifically, 

shall be classified as a financial liability or equity. In the 

the following standards were amended:

former case, the liability shall be measured at fair value 

 - “IFRS 3 - Business combinations”; the amendment cla-

and changes in fair value shall be recognized in profit 

rifies  that  IFRS  3  does  not  apply  to  the  financial  sta-

or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. Contingent conside-

tements of a joint arrangement in accounting for the 

ration that does not meet the definition of financial in-

formation of the joint arrangement itself;

strument shall be measured at fair value and changes 

 - “IFRS  13  -  Fair  value  measurement”;  the  amendment 

in fair value shall be recognized in profit or loss;

clarifies  that  the  exception  provided  for  in  that  stan-

 - “IFRS 8 - Operating segments”; the amendments intro-

dard of measuring financial assets and liabilities on the 

duce  new  disclosure  requirements  in  order  to  enable 

basis of the net exposure of the portfolio (the “portfo-

the  users  of  financial  statements  to  understand  the 

lio  exception”)  shall  apply  to  all  contracts  within  the 

judgments adopted by management’s in aggregating 

scope of IAS 39 or IFRS 9 even if they do not meet the 

operating  segments  and  the  reasons  for  such  aggre-

definitions in IAS 32 of financial assets or liabilities;

gation. The amendments also clarify that the reconci-

 - “IAS 40 - Investment property”; under IAS 40, a proper-

liation of total segment assets and total assets of the 

ty  interest  held  by  a  lessee  under  an  operating  lease 

entity  is  required  only  if  provided  periodically  by  ma-

may be classified as an investment property if and only 

nagement;

if  the  property  would  otherwise  meet  the  definition 

 - “IAS  16  -  Property,  plant  and  equipment”;  the 

of  an  investment  property  and  if  the  lessee  uses  the 

amendment  clarifies  that  when  an  item  of  property, 

fair  value  model  to  measure  such  investments.  The 

plant  and  equipment  is  revalued  the  gross  carrying 

amendment also clarifies that management judgment 

amount  of  that  asset  shall  be  adjusted  in  a  manner 

must be used to determine whether the acquisition of 

consistent with the revaluation of the carrying amount. 

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In addition, it also clarifies that the accumulated depre-

 > “IFRS  9  -  Financial  instruments”,  the  final  version  was  is-

ciation  shall  be  calculated  as  the  difference  between 

sued on July 24, 2014, replacing the existing “IAS 39 - Fi-

the gross carrying amount and the carrying amount of 

nancial  instruments:  recognition  and  measurement”  and 

the  asset  after  taking  account  of  accumulated  impai-

supersedes all previous versions of the new standard. The 

rment losses;

standard will take effect as from January 1, 2018 and early 

 - “IAS  24  -  Related  party  disclosures”;  the  amendment 

application will be permitted following endorsement. 

clarifies that a management entity, i.e. an entity provi-

  The final version of IFRS 9 incorporates the results of the 

ding key management personnel services to an entity, 

three phases of the project to replace IAS 39 concerning 

is  a  related  party  of  that  entity.  Accordingly,  in  addi-

classification and measurement, impairment and hedge 

tion to fees for services paid or payable to the mana-

accounting. 

gement  entity,  the  entity  must  report  other  transac-

  As regards the classification of financial instruments, IFRS 

tions with the management entity, such as loans. The 

9 provides for a single approach for all types of financial 

amendment also clarifies that if an entity obtains key 

asset, including those containing embedded derivatives, 

management personnel services from a management 

under  which  financial  assets  are  classified  in  their  enti-

entity,  the  entity  is  not  required  to  disclose  the  com-

rety, without the application of complex subdivision me-

pensation paid or payable by the management entity 

thods. 

to those managers;

In order to determine how financial assets should be clas-

 - “IAS  38  -  Intangible  assets”;  the  amendment  clarifies 

sified and measured, consideration must be given to the 

that  when  an  intangible  asset  is  revalued,  its  gross 

business model used to manage its financial assets and 

carrying amount shall be adjusted in a manner consi-

the characteristics of the contractual cash flows. Business 

stent  with  the  revaluation  of  the  carrying  amount.  In 

model is construed as the manner in which the entity ma-

addition,  it  also  clarifies  that  the  accumulated  amor-

nages its financial assets to generate cash flows, i.e. col-

tization shall be calculated as the difference between 

lecting contractual cash flows, selling the financial asset 

the gross carrying amount and the carrying amount of 

or both.

the  asset  after  taking  account  of  accumulated  impai-

Financial assets at amortized cost are held in a business 

rment losses. 

model  whose  objective  is  to  collect  contractual  cash 

“Annual improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 cycle” amen-

flows, while those held at fair value through other com-

ded the Basis for Conclusions of “IFRS 13 - Fair value me-

prehensive income (FVTOCI) are held with the objective 

asurement” to clarify that short-term receivables and pa-

of collecting contractual cash flows or selling the instru-

yables with no stated interest rate to apply to the invoice 

ment.  This  category  enables  the  recognition  of  interest 

amount can still be measured without discounting, if the 

calculated  using  the  amortized  cost  method  through 

impact of discounting would not be material. 

profit  or  loss  and  the  fair  value  of  the  financial  asset 

 > “Amendments  to  IAS  19  -  Defined  benefit  plans:  em-

through OCI. 

ployees  contributions”,  issued  in  November  2013.  The 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 

amendments  are  intended  to  clarify  how  to  recognize 

is now a residual category that comprises financial instru-

contributions  from  employees  within  a  defined  benefit 

ments that are not held under one of the two business 

plan.  More  specifically,  contributions  linked  to  service 

models indicated above, including those held for trading 

should be recognized as a reduction in service cost: 

and those managed on the basis of their fair value. 

 - over the periods in which employees render their servi-

  As regards the classification and measurement of finan-

ces, if the amount of the contributions is dependent on 

cial liabilities, IFRS 9 maintains the accounting treatment 

the number of years of service; or 

envisaged  in  IAS  39,  making  limited  amendments,  for 

 - in  the  period  in  which  the  service  is  rendered,  if  the 

which most of such liabilities are measured at amortized 

amount  of  the  contributions  is  independent  of  the 

cost. In addition, it is still possible to designate a financial 

number of years of service.

liability as at fair value through profit or loss if certain re-

  The  amendments  will  take  effect  for  periods  beginning 

quirements are met. 

on  or  after  February  1,  2015.  The  Group  is  assessing 

  The  standard  introduces  new  provisions  for  financial 

the  potential  impact  of  the  future  application  of  the 

liabilities  designated  as  at  fair  value  through  profit  or 

amendments.

loss, under which in certain circumstances the portion of 

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changes in fair value due to own credit risk shall be reco-

concerning portfolio fair value hedge accounting for in-

gnized  through  OCI  rather  than  profit  or  loss.  This  part 

terest rate risk (“macro hedge accounting”) as that phase 

of the standard may be applied early, without having to 

of  the  project  for  replacing  IAS  39  has  been  separated 

apply the entire standard.

and is currently at the discussion stage. In this regard, in 

In  view  of  the  fact  that  during  the  financial  crisis  the 

April  2014  the  IASB  published  the  Discussion  Paper  Ac-

model  of  impairment  based  on  “incurred  credit  losses” 

counting for Dynamic Risk Management: a Portfolio Reva-

had shown clear limitations connected with the deferral 

luation Approach to Macro Hedging. 

of  the  recognition  of  credit  losses  to  the  time  a  trigger 

  The potential impact of the future application of IFRS 9 is 

event occurred, the standard proposes a new model that 

still being assessed.

gives users of financial statements more information on 

 > “IFRS 14 - Regulatory deferral accounts”, issued in January 

“expected credit losses”.

2014.  The  standard  allows  first-time  adopters  to  conti-

  Essentially, the model envisages:

nue to recognize rate-regulated amounts recognized un-

a)  the  application  of  a  single  approach  for  all  financial 

der their previous GAAP at first-time adoption of the In-

assets;

ternational Financial Reporting Standards. The standard 

b)  the  recognition  of  expected  credit  losses  on  an  on-

may not be adopted by entities that already prepare their 

going  basis  and  the  updating  of  the  amount  of  such 

financial statements in accordance with the IFRS/IAS. In 

losses at the end of each reporting period, with a view 

other words, an entity may not recognize rate-regulated 

to reflecting changes in the credit risk of the financial 

assets  and  liabilities  under  IFRS  14  if  its  current  GAAP 

instrument;

do  not  permit  such  recognition  or  if  the  entity  has  not 

c) the measurement of expected losses on the basis of re-

adopted such accounting treatment as permitted under 

asonable information, obtainable without undue cost, 

its current GAAP. The standard shall take effect retrospec-

about past events, current conditions and forecasts of 

tively, subject to endorsement, for periods beginning on 

future conditions;

or after January 1, 2016. The application of the standard 

d) an improvement of disclosures on expected losses and 

will have no impact on the Group.

credit risk.

 > “IFRS  15  -  Revenue  from  contracts  with  customers”,  is-

IFRS  9  also  introduces  a  new  approach  to  hedge  ac-

sued  in  May  2014,  introduces  a  general  framework  for 

counting, with the objective of aligning the representa-

the recognition and measurement of revenue, accompa-

tion in the accounts with risk management activities and 

nied  by  a  set  of  notes.  The  new  standard  replaces “IAS 

of establishing a more principles-based approach. 

11 - Construction contracts”, “IAS 18 - Revenue”, “IFRIC 13 

  The new approach to hedge accounting will enable en-

- Customer loyalty programmes”, “IFRIC 15 - Agreements 

tities  to  reflect  their  risk  management  activities  in  the 

for  the  construction  of  real  estate”,  IFRIC  18  -  Transfers 

financial statements, extending the criteria for eligibility 

of assets from customers” and “SIC 31 - Revenue - Barter 

as hedged items to the risk components of non-financial 

transactions involving advertising services”. The new stan-

elements,  to  net  positions,  to  layer  components  and  to 

dard  establishes  that  an  entity  must  recognize  revenue 

aggregate  exposures  (i.e.  a  combination  of  a  non-deri-

in a manner that faithfully depicts the transfer of goods 

vative  exposure  and  a  derivative).  The  most  significant 

and services to customers in an amount that reflects the 

changes regarding hedging instruments compared with 

consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled 

the  hedge  accounting  approach  used  in  IAS  39  involve 

in  exchange  for  those  goods  or  services.  The  new  reco-

the  possibility  of  deferring  the  time  value  of  an  option, 

gnition approach is based on a five-step model: the en-

the forward element of forward contracts and currency 

tity must identify the contract(s) with the customer (step 

basis  spreads  (i.e.  “hedging  costs”)  in  OCI  up  until  the 

1);  once  the  contract  has  been  identified,  it  must  iden-

time in which the hedged element impacts profit or loss. 

tify  the  performance  obligations  in  the  contract,  i.e.  it 

IFRS 9 also eliminates the requirement for testing effec-

must assess its terms and commercial practices in order 

tiveness under which the results of the retrospective test 

to identify which goods and services are promised in re-

needed to fall with a range of 80%-125%, allowing enti-

spect of the individual obligations in the contract (step 2); 

ties to rebalance the hedging relationship if risk manage-

subsequently, the entity must determine the transaction 

ment objectives have not changed.

price (step 3), which is represented by the consideration 

Finally, IFRS 9 does not replace the provisions of IAS 39 

that it expects to obtain; the entity must then allocate the 

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transaction price to the individual obligations identified 

sued  in  June  2014.  The  amendments  change  the  ac-

in the contract (step 4) on the basis of the value of each 

counting  treatment  of  biological  assets  that  meet  the 

performance obligation; revenue is recognized when the 

definition of “bearer plants”, such as fruit trees, that cur-

entity  satisfies  the  individual  performance  obligations 

rently fall within the scope of “IAS 16 - Property, plant and 

(step  5).  The  standard  shall  take  effect,  subject  to  en-

equipment”. As a consequence, they will be subject to all 

dorsement, for periods beginning on or after January 1, 

of  the  provisions  of  that  standard.  Accordingly,  for  me-

2017. The Group is assessing the potential impact of the 

asurement  subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  the  entity 

future application of the standard. 

may choose between the cost model and the revaluation 

 > “Amendments  to  IFRS  11  -  Accounting  for  acquisitions 

model. The agricultural products produced by the bearer 

of interests in joint operations”, issued in May 2014. The 

plants (e.g. fruit) will remain within the scope of “IAS 41 - 

amendments clarify the accounting treatment of the ac-

Agriculture”. The amendments will take effect, subject to 

quisition of an interests in a joint operation that is busi-

endorsement, for periods beginning on or after January 

ness, pursuant to IFRS 3, requiring the application of all 

1, 2016. The Group does not expect the future applica-

the  accounting  rules  for  business  combinations  under 

tion of the amendments to have an impact.

IFRS  3  and  other  applicable  IFRS  with  the  exception  of 

 > “Amendments to IAS 27 - Equity method in separate finan-

those standards that conflict with the guidance on IFRS 

cial statements” issued in August 2014. The amendments 

11. Under the amendments, a joint operator that acqui-

reinstate  the  equity  method  as  an  accounting  option 

res  such  interests  must  measure  the  identifiable  assets 

for  investments  in  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures  and  asso-

and  liabilities  at  fair  value;  expense  acquisition-related 

ciates  in  an  entity’s  separate  financial  statements.  The 

costs  (with  the  exception  of  debt  or  equity  issuance 

amendments also clarify a number of issues concerning 

costs); recognize deferred taxes; recognize any goodwill 

investment entities. Specifically, when an entity ceases to 

or bargain purchase gain; perform impairment tests for 

be an investment entity, it must recognize investments in 

the  cash  generating  units  to  which  goodwill  has  been 

subsidiaries in accordance with IAS 27. Conversely, when 

allocated; and disclose information required for relevant 

an entity becomes an investment entity, it must recogni-

business combinations. The amendments will take effect, 

ze investments in subsidiaries at fair value through profit 

subject to endorsement, for periods beginning on or af-

or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. The amendments will 

ter January 1, 2016.

take  effect,  subject  to  endorsement,  for  periods  begin-

 > “Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38 - Clarification of ac-

ning on or after January 1, 2016. As the amendments re-

ceptable  methods  of  depreciation  and  amortization”,  is-

gard the separate financial statements only, they are not 

sued in May 2014. The amendments provide additional 

expected to have an impact on the consolidated financial 

guidance  on  how  the  depreciation  or  amortization  of 

statements.

property,  plant  and  equipment  and  intangible  assets 

 > “Amendments  to  IFRS  10  and  IAS  28  -  Sale  or  contribu-

should be calculated. The provisions of IAS 16 have been 

tion of assets between an investor and its associate or joint 

amended  to  clarify  that  a  revenue-based  depreciation 

venture”,  issued  in  September  2014.  The  amendments 

method  asset  is  not  appropriate.  The  provisions  of  IAS 

established that in the case of the sale or contribution of 

38 have been amended to introduce a presumption that 

assets to a joint venture or an associate, or the sale of an in-

a  revenue-based  amortization  method  is  inappropriate. 

terest that gives rise to a loss of control while maintaining 

That presumption can be overcome when:

joint control or significant influence over the associate or 

 - the intangible asset is expressed as a measure of reve-

joint venture, the amount of the gain or loss recognized 

nue;

shall depend on which the assets or interest constitute a 

 - it  can  be  demonstrated  that  revenue  and  the  con-

business in accordance with “IFRS 3 - Business combina-

sumption of the economic benefit generated by an in-

tions”. More specifically, if the assets/interest constitute a 

tangible asset are highly correlated.

business, any gain (loss) shall be recognized in full; if the 

  The amendments will take effect prospectively, subject to 

assets/interest  does  not  constitute  a  business,  any  gain 

endorsement, for periods beginning on or after January 

(loss) shall only be recognized to the extent of the unre-

1, 2016. The Group is assessing the impact of the future 

lated investors’ interests in the associate or joint venture, 

application of the amendments. 

who represent the counterparties in the transaction. The 

 > “Amendments  to  IAS  16  and  IAS  41  -  Bearer  plants”,  is-

amendments will take effect prospectively, subject to en-

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dorsement, for periods beginning on or after January 1, 

plify application of the equity method for an entity that 

2016. The Group does not expect the future application 

is  not  an  investment  entity  but  holds  an  interest  in  an 

of the amendments to have an impact.

associate or joint venture that is an investment entity. In 

 > “Amendments  to  IAS  1  -  Disclosure  initiative”,  issued  in 

particular, when applying the equity method, the entity 

December 2014. The amendments, which form part of a 

may  retain  the  fair  value  measurement  applied  by  the 

broader initiative to improve presentation and disclosure 

associate  or  joint  venture  to  its  interests  in  subsidiaries. 

requirements, include changes in the following areas:

The  amendments  will  take  effect,  subject  to  endorse-

 - materiality:  the  amendments  clarify  that  the  concept 

ment, for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. 

of materiality applies to all parts of the financial state-

The Group does not expect the future application of the 

ments and that the inclusion of immaterial information 

amendments to have an impact.

could undermine the utility of financial disclosures;

 > “Annual improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 cycle”, issued 

 - disaggregation and subtotals: the amendments clarify 

in September 2014; the document contains formal modi-

that the line items in the income statement, the state-

fications and clarifications of existing standards that are 

ment of comprehensive income and the balance sheet 

not  expected  to  have  a  significant  impact  on  the  Com-

may be disaggregated. They also introduce new requi-

pany.  More  specifically,  the  following  standards  were 

rements concerning the use of subtotals; 

amended: 

 - the structure of the notes: the amendments clarify that 

 - “IFRS 5 - Non-current assets held for sale and disconti-

entities have a certain degree of flexibility in the order 

nued operations”; the amendments clarify that the re-

in which the notes to the financial statements may be 

classification of an asset (or disposal group) from held 

presented.  They  also  emphasize  that  in  establishing 

for sale to held for distribution should not be conside-

that  order  the  entity  must  consider  the  requirements 

red as a new plan of sale but rather the continuation of 

of understandability and comparability of the financial 

the original plan. Accordingly, the reclassification does 

statements;

not  give  rise  to  any  interruption  in  the  application  of 

 - investments  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method: 

the  provisions  of  IFRS  5  or  any  change  in  the  date  of 

the  entity’s  share  of  OCI  of  investments  in  equity-

classification. The amendments will take effect, subject 

accounted  associates  and  joint  ventures  must  be 

to endorsement, for periods beginning on or after Ja-

presented  as  separate  line  items  in  the  statement  of 

nuary 1, 2016;

comprehensive  income  depending  whether  they  will 

 - “IFRS 7 - Financial instruments: disclosures”; as regards 

subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss.

disclosures  to  be  provided  on  any  continuing  invol-

  The  amendments  will  take  effect,  subject  to  endorse-

vement  in  assets  that  have  been  transferred  and  de-

ment, for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. 

recognized  in  their  entirety,  the  amendments  clarify 

The Group does not expect the future application of the 

that  for  disclosure  purposes,  a  servicing  contract  that 

amendments to have an impact.

provides for the payment of a fee can represent a con-

 > “Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 28 - Investment 

tinuing involvement in the transferred asset. The enti-

entities:  applying  the  consolidation  exception”,  issued  in 

ty must assess the nature of the fee and the servicing 

December 2014. The amendments clarify that if a parent 

contract to determine when disclosure is required. The 

entity (or intermediate parent) prepares its financial sta-

amendments  also  clarify  that  disclosures  concerning 

tements  in  conformity  with  IFRS  10  (including  the  case 

the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities are not 

of an investment entity that does not consolidate its in-

required  in  condensed  interim  financial  statements. 

vestments  in  subsidiaries  but  rather  measures  them  at 

The  amendments  will  take  effect,  subject  to  endor-

fair  value),  the  exemption  from  preparing  consolidated 

sement,  for  periods  beginning  on  or  after  January  1, 

financial  statements  is  available  to  the  subsidiaries  of 

2016;

an  investment  entity  that  in  turn  qualify  as  investment 

 - “IAS 19 - Employee benefits”; IAS 19 requires that the 

entities. In addition, the amendments also clarify that a 

discount  rate  used  to  discount  post-employment  be-

parent entity that qualifies as an investment entity must 

nefit  obligations  shall  be  determined  by  reference  to 

consolidate a subsidiary that provides services related to 

market  yields  on  high  quality  corporate  bonds  or  go-

the parent’s investment activities if the subsidiary is not 

vernment  bonds  where  there  is  not  deep  market  in 

itself  an  investment  entity.  The  amendments  also  sim-

such  high  quality  corporate  bonds.  The  amendment 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSto IAS 19 clarifies that the depth of the market in high 

give rise to any significant differences with the proportio-

quality  corporate  bonds  must  be  assessed  on  the  ba-

nate consolidation method used previously;

sis of the currency in which the bond is denominated 

 > the application of the new provisions of IAS 32, applica-

and not the currency of the country in which the bond 

ble since January 1, 2014 with retrospective effect, con-

is  issued.  If  there  is  no  deep  market  in  high  quality 

cerning  the  offsetting  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities 

corporate  bonds  in  that  currency,  the  corresponding 

under  certain  conditions,  which  only  led  to  the  restate-

market yield on government bonds shall be used. The 

ment of several items in the consolidated balance sheet 

amendments will take effect, subject to endorsement, 

at December 31, 2013, with no impact on shareholders’ 

for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016;

equity.

 - “IAS 34 - Interim financial reporting”; the amendment 

In addition, the balance sheet figures at December 31, 2013 

establishes that the required disclosures for interim fi-

were restated as a result of the definitive allocation of the 

nancial reports shall be provided in the interim financial 

purchase prices for a number of companies in the Renew-

statements or cross-referenced in the interim financial 

able Energy Division (including Parque Eólico Talinay Orien-

statements by way of a reference to another statement 

te) in transactions that had been completed after that date. 

(e.g. a management risk report) that is available on the 

Here,  too,  there  were  no  restatement  effects  on  the  items 

same  terms  and  at  the  same  time  to  users  of  the  in-

of the income statement, as the depreciation and amortiza-

terim financial statements. The amendments will take 

tion of assets other than goodwill whose value was increa-

effect, subject to endorsement, for periods beginning 

sed only began as from the current year. 

on or after January 1, 2016.

  4
Restatement of comparative 
disclosures   

The newly applicable accounting standards or newly adop-

ted  accounting  policies  that  gave  rise  to  restatements  of 

comparative figures at December 31, 2013 are as follows:

 > the retrospective application of the new IFRS 11, under 

which  the  only  permissible  method  for  accounting  for 

joint ventures is the equity method, while joint arrange-

ments are now accounted for by recognizing the entity’s 

share  of  the  assets/liabilities  and  costs/revenue  of  the 

agreement  on  the  basis  of  its  rights/obligations  in  the 

arrangement, regardless of the interest held. In substan-

ce,  the  change  removed  the  possibility,  as  provided  for 

under the previous IAS 31 and used by the Group, of con-

solidating  investments  in  joint  ventures  on  a  proportio-

nate basis, leading to the restatement of all performance 

and financial items, although not changing the net inco-

me or shareholders’ equity of the Group. The impact of 

the change in accounting treatment of joint operations 

was marginal, given that the characteristics of the agree-

ments involved and the associated rights and obligations 

meant  that  the  accounting  treatment  adopted  did  not 

Following changes in the approach used to classify costs for 

purchases  of  electricity,  financial  receivables  in  respect  of 

subsidiaries  and  joint  ventures  and  the  financial  impact  of 

derivatives and their fair value, designed to implement best 

industry practice and to ensure clarity in financial reporting, 

reclassifications have been made to the income statement, 

the balance sheet and the statement of cash flows for 2013 

in order to ensure greater comparability of the information 

reported. More specifically: with regard to the 2013 income 

statement, we have reclassified: 

(i)  costs  for  materials  and  equipment  in  the  amount  of 

€1,577 million from “Raw materials and consumables” to 

“Services and other materials”;

(ii) financial income from derivatives in the amount of €757 

million from “Financial income” to “Net financial income/

(expense) from derivatives”;

(iii) financial  expense  from  derivatives  in  the  amount  of 

€1,218 million from “Financial expense” to “Net financial 

income/(expense) from derivatives”.

With regard to the balance sheet at December 31, 2013 and 

at January 1, 2013, we have reclassified:

(i)  non-current  derivative  financial  assets,  equal  –  at  the 

respective  reference  dates  –  to  €444  million  and  €953 

million, from “Non-current financial assets” to a separate 

“Derivatives” item under non-current assets;

(ii) current derivative financial assets, equal – at the respecti-

ve reference dates –to €2,285 million and €1,718 million, 

from “Current financial assets” to a separate “Derivatives” 

item under current assets;

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(iii) non-current derivative financial liabilities, equal – at the 

energy, receivables and payables in respect of construction 

respective reference dates – to €2,257 million and €2,553 

contracts and the impact of derivatives on performance and 

million, from “Non-current financial liabilities” to a sepa-

the financial position. This made it necessary to restate cer-

rate “Derivatives” item under non-current liabilities;

tain figures for 2013 and at December 31, 2013, in order to 

(iv) current  derivative  financial  liabilities,  equal  –  at  the  re-

ensure the comparability of the figures.

spective reference dates – to €2,535 million and €2,028 

million,  from “Current  financial  liabilities”  to  a  separate 

The following tables report the changes to the income sta-

“Derivatives” item under current liabilities.

tement, the statement of comprehensive income, the con-

solidated balance sheet and the statement of cash flows as 

In  addition,  the  income  statement  and  the  balance  sheet 

a result of the above amendments, including the associated 

have  been  modified  to  improve  the  presentation  of  infor-

tax effects.

mation concerning costs for purchases of raw materials and 

Millions of euro

Revenue

Revenue from sales and services

Other revenue and income

Total revenue

Costs

Electricity, gas and fuel purchases

Services and other materials

Personnel

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Other operating expenses

Capitalized costs

Total costs

Net income/(expense) from commodity contracts measured at fair 
value

Operating income

Financial income from derivatives

Other financial income 

Financial expense from derivatives

Other financial expense

Share of income/(losses) of equity investments accounted for using the 
equity method

Income before taxes

Income taxes

Net income from continuing operations 

Net income from discontinued operations 

Net income for the year (shareholders of the Parent Company and 
non-controlling interests)

Attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company

Attributable to non-controlling interests

2013

IFRS 11 effect

2013  
restated

77,258

3,277

80,535

40,035

17,128

4,596

7,067

2,837

(1,450)

70,213

(378)

9,944

757

1,696

1,218

4,048

86

7,217

2,437

4,780

-

4,780

3,235

1,545

(1,831)

(41)

(1,872)

(1,081)

(430)

(41)

(116)

(16)

16

(1,668)

-

(204)

(1)

(3)

(8)

(5)

131

(64)

(64)

-

-

-

-

-

75,427

3,236

78,663

38,954

16,698

4,555

6,951

2,821

(1,434)

68,545

(378)

9,740

756

1,693

1,210

4,043

217

7,153

2,373

4,780

-

4,780

3,235

1,545

172

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMillions of euro

Net income for the year 

Other comprehensive income recyclable to profit or loss

Effective portion of change in the fair value of cash flow hedges

Share of the other comprehensive income of equity investments 
accounted for using the equity method

Change in the fair value of financial assets available for sale

Exchange rate differences

Other comprehensive income not recyclable to profit or loss

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities/(assets)

Share of the other comprehensive income of equity investments 
accounted for using the equity method

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

Attributable to:

- shareholders of the Parent Company

- non-controlling interests

Millions of euro

2013

4,780

(174)

(29)

(105)

(3,197)

(188)

-

(3,693)

1,087

1,514

(427)

IFRS 11 effect

-

(16)

11

-

5

-

-

-

-

-

2013  
restated

4,780

(190)

(18)

(105)

(3,192)

(188)

-

(3,693)

1,087

1,514

(427)

at
Dec. 31, 
2012

IFRS 11 
effect

IAS 32 
effect

at Jan. 
1, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

IFRS 11 
effect

IAS 32 
effect

ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

83,115

(926)

Investment property

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Deferred tax assets

Equity investments accounted 
for using the equity method

Derivatives

Other non-current financial 
assets

Other non-current assets

197

20,087

15,910

6,816

1,115

953

4,565

800

-

(137)

(101)

(49)

836

-

23

(19)

Total non-current assets 

133,558

(373)

Inventories

Trade receivables

Tax receivables

Derivatives

Other current financial assets

Other current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

3,338

(48)

11,681

(126)

1,631

1,718

7,663

2,300

9,891

(28)

(1)

(13)

(19)

(165)

(400)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

507

-

-

-

82,189

81,050

(773)

197

181

-

19,950

18,214

(174)

15,809

15,015

6,767

6,239

1,951

953

4,588

781

647

444

5,957

837

133,185

128,584

3,290

3,586

11,555

11,496

1,603

2,224

7,650

2,281

9,726

1,735

2,285

5,592

2,599

8,030

(51)

(53)

725

-

13

(20)

(333)

(31)

(118)

(26)

(1)

15

(42)

(157)

(360)

Total current assets

38,222

507

38,329

35,323

Assets classified as held for 
sale

317

-

-

317

241

-

TOTAL ASSETS

172,097

(773)

507

171,831

164,148

(693)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

406

-

-

-

406

-

406

Renewable 
Energy 
Division 
PPA

at Dec. 
31, 2013 
restated

(14)

80,263

-

15

3

-

-

-

-

-

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

181

18,055

14,967

6,186

1,372

444

5,970

817

128,255

3,555

11,378

1,709

2,690

5,607

2,557

7,873

35,369

241

4

163,865

173

IFRS 11 
effect

IAS 32 
effect

at Jan. 
1, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

IFRS 11 
effect

IAS 32 
effect

Renewable 
Energy 
Division PPA

at Dec. 
31, 2013 
restated

9,403

7,084

19,454

35,941

16,891

52,832

50,905

3,677

6,504

10,795

2,216

1,259

75,356

2,484

4,658

1,467

12,363

286

2,940

1,100

10,359

35,657

20

111,033

163,865

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

-

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

4

Millions of euro

Share capital

Reserves

Retained earnings (loss carried 
forward) 

Total equity attributable 
to the shareholders of the 
Parent Company

Non-controlling interests

Total shareholders’ equity 

at
Dec. 31, 
2012

9,403

8,747

17,625

35,775

16,312

52,087

-

-

(9)

(9)

Long-term borrowings

55,959

(226)

Post-employment and other 
employee benefits

Provisions for risks and charges

4,542

7,336

(21)

(80)

Deferred tax liabilities

11,786

(128)

Derivatives

Other non-current liabilities

2,553

1,151

(66)

(8)

Total non-current liabilities

83,327

(529)

Short-term borrowings

3,970

(2)

Current portion of long-term 
borrowings

Provisions for risk and charges

4,057

1,312

(34)

(21)

Trade payables

13,194

(105)

Income tax payable

Derivatives

Other current financial 
liabilities

Other current liabilities

364

2,028

1,110

10,641

(10)

(1)

(5)

(57)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,403

8,747

9,403

7,084

17,625

19,454

35,775

35,941

16,303

16,898

52,078

52,839

-

-

-

-

(7)

(7)

55,733

51,113

(208)

4,521

7,256

3,696

6,554

(19)

(50)

11,658

10,905

(114)

2,487

1,143

2,257

1,266

(41)

(7)

82,798

75,791

(439)

3,968

2,529

(45)

4,023

1,291

4,690

1,493

13,089

12,444

354

308

507

2,534

2,535

-

-

1,105

1,105

10,584

10,394

(32)

(26)

(81)

(22)

(1)

(5)

(35)

- -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

406

-

-

Total current liabilities

36,676

(235)

507

36,948

35,498

(247)

406

Liabilities classified as held 
for sale

7

-

-

7

20

-

-

TOTAL LIABILITIES

120,010

(764)

507

119,753

111,309

(686)

406

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

172,097

(773)

507

171,831

164,148

(693)

406

174

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMillions of euro

Income before taxes for the year

Adjustments for:

Amortization and impairment losses of intangible assets

Depreciation and impairment losses of property, plant and equipment

Exchange rate adjustments of foreign currency assets and liabilities 
(including cash and cash equivalents)

Accruals to provisions

Financial (income)/expense

(Gains)/Losses from disposals and other non-monetary items

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in net current assets

Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 

(Increase)/Decrease in inventories

(Increase)/Decrease in trade receivables 

(Increase)/Decrease in financial and non-financial assets/liabilities

Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables

Interest income and other financial income collected

Interest expense and other financial expense paid

Income taxes paid

Cash flows from operating activities (a)

 - of which discontinued operations

Investments in property, plant and equipment 

Investments in intangible assets

Investments in entities (or business units) less cash and cash equivalents 
acquired

Disposals of entities (or business units) less cash and cash equivalents 
sold

(Increase)/Decrease in other investing activities

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting activities (b)

 - of which discontinued operations

Financial debt (new long-term borrowing)

Financial debt (repayments and other net changes) 

Collections/(Payments) for sale/(acquisition) of non-controlling interests

Incidental expenses in disposal of equity interests without loss of control

Dividends and interim dividends paid

Cash flows from financing activities (c)

 - of which discontinued operations

Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 
(d)

Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (a+b+c+d)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

2013

7,217

1,622

4,790

(264)

1,023

2,319

48

16,755

(1,884)

(249)

(596)

(681)

(893)

1,110

(3,715)

(2,606)

7,241

(5,350)

(610)

(210)

1,409

614

(4,147)

-

5,336

(9,565)

1,814

(85)

(2,044)

(4,544)

(426)

(1,876)

9,933

8,057

IFRS 11 effect

(63)

(24)

(92)

-

-

3

(140)

(316)

(5)

(17)

65

79

22

165

20

-

13

-

39

-

4

-

1

44

-

-

(54)

-

-

-

(54)

-

5

8

(165)

(157)

2013  
restated

7,154

1,598

4,698

(264)

1,023

2,322

(92)

16,439

(1,889)

(266)

(531)

(602)

(871)

1,275

(3,695)

(2,606)

7,254

(5,311)

(610)

(206)

1,409

615

(4,103)

-

5,336

(9,619)

1,814

(85)

(2,044)

(4,598)

(421)

(1,868)

9,768

7,900

175

  5

Main changes in the scope of consolidation  

In the two periods under review, the scope of consolidation changed as a result of the following main transactions. 

2013

2014

 > Acquisition, on March 22, 2013, of 100% of Parque Eólico 

 > Loss  of  control,  as  from  January  1,  2014,  of  SE  Hydro-

Talinay Oriente, a company operating in the wind gene-

power,  under  agreements  signed  in  2010  upon  the  ac-

ration sector in Chile;

quisition  of  the  company,  providing  for  the  change  in 

 > acquisition,  on  March  26,  2013,  of  50%  of  PowerCrop, 

governance structure as from that date. This resulted in 

a company operating in the biomass generation sector; 

the Enel Group no longer meeting the requirements for 

in view of the joint control exercised over the company 

control  of  the  company,  which  has  instead  become  an 

together  with  another  operator,  the  company  is  now 

entity  under  joint  control.  With  these  new  governance 

accounted for using the equity method under the provi-

arrangements, the investment was reclassified as a joint 

sions of IFRS 11;

operation under IFRS 11;

 > disposal, on April 8, 2013, of 51% di Buffalo Dunes Wind 

 > acquisition,  through  a  tender  offer  in  effect  between 

Project, a company operating in the wind generation sec-

January  14,  2014  and  May  16,  2014,  of  an  additional 

tor in the United States;

15.18%  stake  in  Coelce,  an  electricity  distribution  com-

 > acquisition, on May 22, 2013, of 26% of Chisholm View 

pany in Brazil, already under the Group’s control prior to 

Wind Project and Prairie Rose Wind, two companies ope-

the tender offer;

rating in the wind generation sector in the United States 

 > acquisition, on April 22, 2014, of 50% of Inversiones Gas 

in which the Group held a stake of 49%; as a result of the 

Atacama,  a  company  operating  in  the  natural  gas  tran-

purchase, as from that date the companies are no longer 

sport and electricity generation sector in Chile in which 

accounted for using the equity method but are now con-

the  Group  already  held  50%;  therefore,  the  company 

solidated on a line-by-line basis;

is  now  consolidated  on  a  line-by-line  basis  rather  than 

 > acquisition, on August 9, 2013, of 70% of Domus Energia 

using equity method accounting;

(now Enel Green Power Finale Emilia), a company opera-

 > acquisition,  on  May  12,  2014,  of  26%  of  Buffalo  Dunes 

ting in the biomass generation sector;

Wind  Project,  a  company  operating  in  the  wind  gene-

 > acquisition, on October 31, 2013, of 100% of Compañía 

ration  sector  in  the  United  States  in  which  the  Group 

Energética  Veracruz,  a  company  operating  in  the  deve-

already  held  49%;  therefore,  the  company  is  now  con-

lopment of hydroelectric plants in Peru;

solidated on a line-by-line basis rather than using equity 

 > disposal, on November 13, 2013, of 40% of Artic Russia, 

method accounting;

with the consequent deconsolidation of the interest held 

 > acquisition,  on  July  22,  2014,  of  the  remaining  50%  of 

by the latter in SeverEnergia;

Enel Green Power Solar Energy, an Italian company ope-

 > acquisition,  in  November  and  December  2013,  of  nine 

rating in the development, design, construction and ope-

companies  (representing  three  business  combinations) 

ration  of  photovoltaic  plants,  in  which  the  Group  had 

operating in the development of wind power projects in 

previously held 50%; therefore, the company is now con-

the United States;

solidated on a line-by-line basis rather than using equity 

 > disposal, on December 20, 2013, of the remaining stake 

method accounting;

in Enel Rete Gas, previously accounted for using the equi-

 > acquisition, on September 4, 2014, of the remaining 39% 

ty method.

176

of Generandes Perú (previously controlled through a sta-

ke of 61%), a company that controls, with an interest of 

54.20%, Edegel, a company operating in the power ge-

neration sector in Peru;

 > acquisition,  on  September  17,  2014,  of  100%  of  Osage 

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Wind LLC, a company that owns a 150 MW wind deve-

 > disposal in December 2014 of 100% of Enel Green Power 

lopment  project  in  the  United  States.  In  October  2014, 

France, a renewables generator in France.

a stake of 50% in the company was sold. Consequently, 

the company, a joint venture, began to be accounted for 

In  addition,  following  the  internal  reorganization  of  the 

using the equity method;

Group  designed  to  restructure  the  holdings  of  the  Iberia 

 > disposal,  on  November  21,  2014,  of  21.92%  of  Endesa 

and Latin America Division, there were a number of chan-

SA, in a public offering. The operation did not involve any 

ges in non-controlling interests in a number of subsidiaries. 

loss of control;

More specifically, on October 23, 2014 Endesa (of which the 

 > during  2014,  agreements  were  completed  for  the  ac-

Group holds 92.06%) sold 100% of Endesa Latinoamérica 

quisition of wind and solar projects in Chile, in the total 

(an  investment  holding  company  that  owned  40.32%  of 

amount of about €7 million, and a wind project in Uru-

Enersis) and 20.3% of Enersis, the parent company for ope-

guay for €4 million;

rations in Latin America, to Enel Energy Europe, now Enel 

 > disposal  in  December  2014  of  the  entire  stake  (36.2%) 

Iberoamérica  (a  wholly-owned  subsidiary).  The  operation 

held  in  LaGeo,  a  geothermal  generation  company  in  El 

increased the Group’s stake in Enersis by 4.81%.

Salvador;

Definitive allocation of the purchase 
price of a number of companies of 
the Renewable Energy Division  

perty, plant and equipment as a result of the completion 

of the determination of their fair value;

 > determined the tax effects associated with the above re-

Following the acquisition of control in 2013 of Parque Eólico 

Talinay  Oriente,  a  Chilean  company  operating  in  the  wind 

generation  sector,  in  the  1st  Quarter  of  2014  the  Group 

completed  the  allocation  of  the  associated  purchase  price 

to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. More spe-

cifically, the Group:

 > adjusted the value of certain intangible assets and pro-

Definitive allocation of the purchase price 

cognition.

The  following  table  summarizes  the  accounting  effects  as 

of  the  acquisition  dates,  along  with  the  effects  of  certain 

other minor acquisitions by that Division in the 1st Quarter 

of 2013 for which the definitive recognition was carried out 

in the 1st Quarter of 2014.

Millions of euro

Parque Eólico Talinay Oriente

Other minor acquisitions

Net assets acquired before allocation

Adjustments for measurement at fair value:

- property, plant and equipment

- intangible assets

- deferred tax liabilities

Net assets acquired after allocation

Value of the transaction (1)

Goodwill

(1) Including incidental expenses.

126

(14)

8

(2)

118

126

8

-

-

7

(2)

5

7

2

The  following  section  details  the  main  business  combinations  and  other  material  acquisitions  and  reorganizations  con-

ducted by the Group in 2014.

177

Increase of the interest in Coelce

Between January 14, 2014 and May 16, 2014, the Chilean 

subsidiary Enersis acquired, through a tender offer, another 

15.16% of Coelce, a subsidiary that operates in the electri-

city distribution sector in Brazil and was already consolida-

ted  on  a  line-by-line  basis.  Under  IFRS  3  (Revised),  in  tran-

sactions  involving  non-controlling  interests,  the  difference 

between the price paid and the value of the assets acquired 

(previously assigned to non-controlling shareholders) is re-

cognized in consolidated shareholders’ equity reserve. The 

effects of this transaction are as follows:

Millions of euro

Net assets acquired

Cost of transaction

Reserve from transactions in non-controlling interests

189

180

9

Acquisition of Inversiones Gas 
Atacama

Group  and  is  therefore  consolidated  on  a  line-by-line  basis 

rather than using equity method accounting. In accordance 

On April 22, 2014, Endesa Chile completed the purchase of 

with IFRS 3, this transaction is treated as a business combina-

an  additional  50%  stake  in  the  share  capital  of  Inversiones 

tion  carried  out  in  stages  (a  step  acquisition)  and  therefore 

Gas Atacama, a company operating in the natural gas tran-

the fair value adjustments pertaining to the net assets already 

sport and electricity generation sector in Chile, from Southern 

held were recognized in the income statement for the period. 

Cross.  This  acquisition  marked  the  end  of  the  shareholders’ 

The process of allocating the purchase price to the fair value 

agreement signed in August 2007 that gave the two compa-

of the assets acquired and the liabilities and contingent liabi-

nies  joint  control  over  Inversiones  Gas  Atacama.  As  a  result 

lities assumed has essentially been completed with the excess 

of this transaction, the company is now fully owned by the 

amount (€25 million) definitively allocated to goodwill.

Determination of goodwill

Millions of euro

Net assets acquired before allocation

Adjustments for measurement at fair value:

- property, plant and equipment

- net deferred tax liabilities

Net assets acquired after allocation

Value of the business combination:

- book value of interest previously held

- remeasurement at fair value of interest previously held

- cost of acquisition made in 2014 (cash)

Total

Goodwill

348

70

(38)

380

174

29

202

405

25

The value of the goodwill reflects the amount by which the 

the  definitive  fair  value  of  the  assets  acquired  and  the  lia-

purchase price exceeds the fair value of the assets acquired 

bilities and contingent liabilities assumed at the acquisition 

and relates to the future economic benefits of the asset that 

date of April 22, 2014.

cannot be separately identified. The following table shows 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial position of Inversiones Gas Atacama at the acquisition date  

Millions of euro

Property, plant and equipment

Inventories, trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Other current and non-current assets

Total assets

Equity pertaining to the shareholders of the Parent 
Company

Non-controlling interests

Financial debt

Trade payables

Deferred tax liabilities and other liabilities

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Increase in investments in 
Generandes Perú and Edegel

Under the terms of the agreement reached in April 2014, on 

September 4, 2014, Enersis, the Chilean company that leads 

operations  in  Latin  America,  completed  the  acquisition  of 

39% of Generandes Perú, a company already controlled with 

a stake of 61%, which in turn owns 54.2% of Edegel, a Peru-

vian company operating in the power generation sector.

In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  IFRS  3  (Revised)  for 

transactions  involving  non-controlling  interests,  the  diffe-

rence between the price paid, equal to $421 million (equal 

to €321 million at the acquisition date) and the value of the 

assets acquired, previously allocated to non-controlling in-

terests,  was  recognized  directly  in  a  specific  consolidated 

equity reserve. The effects of the transaction were as follows:

Millions of euro

Net assets acquired

Cost of transaction

Reserve from transactions in non-controlling interests

233

321

(88)

Acquisition of investments in Endesa 
Latinoamérica and Enersis by Enel 
Energy Europe

Millions of euro

Net assets acquired

Cost of transaction

On October 23, 2014, the transfer of the investments held 

by Endesa in Endesa Latinoamérica and Enersis (100% and 

20.3%, respectively) to Enel Energy Europe (now Enel Ibero-

américa) was completed.

Enel Iberoamérica, which is wholly owned by Enel and is the 

majority shareholder of Endesa (with a stake of 92.06% at 

the transaction date), acquired the 60.62% interest held di-

rectly and indirectly by Endesa in the Chilean company Ener-

Carrying amount prior to 
April 22, 2014

Definitive fair value 
adjustments

Restated values at April 
22, 2014

185

62

165

32

444

348

1

41

38

16

444

70

-

-

-

70

32

-

-

-

38

70

255

62

165

32

514

380

1

41

38

54

514

sis,  the  holding  company  of  Enel’s  Latin  American  compa-

nies. More specifically, the transaction involved (i) the 20.3% 

of Enersis shares held directly by Endesa and (ii) the 100% of 

Endesa Latinoamérica shares (which in turn holds 40.32% of 

Enersis) also held directly by Endesa. 

The  total  price  was  €8,253  million,  which  was  determined 

using generally accepted international valuation techniques 

for this type of transaction.

In  these  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  change  in 

the scope of consolidation for the  acquisition of 7.94% of 

the Endesa Latinoamérica Group (which indirectly involved 

the acquisition of 3.2% of the Enersis Group) and the 1.61% 

of the Enersis Group held directly by Endesa had a theoreti-

cal value of €659 million (equal to the price paid attributable 

to  non-controlling  interests,  including  transaction  costs  of 

€4  million),  generating  a  negative  difference  between  the 

purchase price and the associated share of equity acquired 

equal  to  €177  million.  In  accordance  with  IFRS  3  (Revised) 

for  transactions  in  non-controlling  interests,  that  amount 

was recognized in an equity reserve. The effects of the tran-

saction can be summarized as follows:

482

659

177

Reserve from transactions in non-controlling interests

Sale of investment in Endesa by Enel 
Energy Europe in a public offer

On November 21, 2014, the public offer of 21.92% of the 

shares of Endesa held by Enel Energy Europe, now Enel Ibe-

roamérica, was completed successfully.

Following the offer, the interest held by Enel Iberoamérica 

179

in  Endesa  declined  from  92.06%  to  70.14%.  The  disposal 

step acquisition) and therefore the fair value adjustments 

generated  proceeds  of  €3,133  million,  which  net  of  tran-

pertaining to the net assets already held were recognized 

saction costs (€46 million) amounted to €3,087 million. The 

in the income statement for the period. The Group also 

result  on  the  sale,  determined  as  the  difference  between 

acquired  100%  of  Aurora  Distributed  Solar,  a  company 

the net sale price and the equity sold to non-controlling in-

that develops solar power systems, for €15 million. Simi-

terests, amounted to €2,831 million, which was recognized 

lar transactions were carried out in December 2014 with 

in an equity reserve as the Group retains control of the com-

Geronimo Wind Energy and Trade Wind Energy;

pany involved in the disposal.

 > following  up  on  the  commitment  undertaken  with  the 

The impact of the transaction can be summarized as follows:

agreement of July 11, 2014 with Sharp, on July 22, 2014, 

Millions of euro

Net assets sold

Net transaction price 

Reserve from transactions in non-controlling interests

5,918

3,087

2,831

Minor acquisitions of the Renewable 
Energy Division

These include:

 > on  May  12,  2014,  the  Group  completed  the  acquisition 

of  an  additional  26%  interest  in  Buffalo  Dunes  Wind 

Project.  As  a  result  of  the  transaction,  the  Group  holds 

75% of the company, which is consolidated on a line-by-

line basis rather than using equity method accounting. In 

accordance  with  IFRS  3  (Revised),  the  transaction  is  tre-

ated  as  a  business  combination  carried  out  in  stages  (a 

Enel Green Power acquired Sharp’s interest in Enel Gre-

en Power & Sharp Solar Energy (now named Enel Green 

Power Solar Energy Srl), an equally held joint venture cre-

ated  to  develop,  build  and  operate  photovoltaic  plants 

using the solar panels produced by the 3SUN factory. The 

agreement, with an overall value of €30 million, involved 

the  acquisition  of  Sharp’s  50%  holding  and  the  waiver 

by Sharp of its claim in respect of Enel Green Power So-

lar  Energy  in  the  amount  of  €25  million.  Following  the 

acquisition, the Group’s stake in Enel Green Power Solar 

Energy rose from 50% to 100%. In accordance with IFRS 

3 (Revised), the transaction is treated as a business com-

bination carried out in stages (a step acquisition); 

 > the acquisition in December 2014 of Proyecto Talinay Po-

niente.

Summary of acquisitions of the Renewable Energy Division   

Millions of euro

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Other current and non-current assets

Non-controlling interests

Gross financial debt

Deferred tax liabilities and other liabilities

Net assets acquired

Goodwill

Value of the transaction (1)

Carrying amount of previously held interests

Buffalo Dunes Wind 
Project and Aurora 
Distributed Solar

Enel Green Power 
Solar Energy

Geronimo Wind 
Energy and Trade 
Wind Energy

Proyecto Talinay 
Poniente

334

15

6

(41)

(181)

(7)

126

7

133

76

102

12

11

(122)

(1)

2

2

5

62

1

(21)

42

42

20

(4)

16

16

Remeasurement at fair value of previously held interests 

                  3

               (8)

Cost of acquisition carried out in 2014 (cash)

54

5

Amount to be paid at December 31, 2014

42

16

(1) Including incidental expenses.

For a number of business combinations, the purchase price was provisionally allocated to the net assets acquired. Goodwill 

was recognized provisionally.

180

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  6

Segment information 

to  customers  in  local  markets.  The  new  organization  will 

The  representation  of  performance  and  financial  position 

modify the reporting structure, the analysis of the Group’s 

by business area presented here is based on the approach 

performance and financial position and, accordingly, the re-

used by management in monitoring Group performance for 

presentation  of  consolidated  results  only  from  the  start  of 

the two periods being compared. 

2015.  Consequently,  in  these  consolidated  financial  state-

ments, in line with practice in previous periods, the results 

On  July  31,  2014,  the  Enel  Group  adopted  a  new  organi-

by business area are discussed using the previous organiza-

zational structure, based on a matrix of Divisions and geo-

tional structure, taking account of the provisions of IFRS 8 

graphical areas, focused on the industrial objectives of the 

concerning the “management approach”.

Group, with clear specification of roles and responsibilities 

in order to pursue and maintain technological leadership in 

For  more  information  on  performance  and  financial  deve-

the sectors in which the Group operates, ensuring operatio-

lopments during the year, please see the dedicated section 

nal excellence, and to maximize the level of service offered 

in the report on operations.

Segment information for 2014 and 2013

Results for 2014 (1)  

Millions of euro

Sales

GEM 

Infra. & 
Networks

Iberia and 
Latin America

Revenue from third parties

15,116

18,908

3,618

30,412

Revenue from transactions 
with other segments 

110

3,698

3,748

135

Total revenue

15,226

22,606

7,366

30,547

Total costs

14,111

21,297

3,387

24,138

Int’l

4,920

358

5,278

4,069

Other, 
eliminations 
and 
adjustments

Renewable 
Energy

Total

2,662

155

75,791

259

(8,308)

-

2,921

(8,153)

75,791

1,059

(8,252)

59,809

Net income/(expense) 
from commodity contracts 
measured at fair value

Depreciation and 
amortization

Impairment losses

Writebacks

Operating income

Capital expenditure

(34)

(146)

(115)

(5)

112

515

(1)

455

111

987

49

520

2,183

(1)

(1,539)

2,943

285

996

2,517

1,214

(226)

2,789

2,602

383

3,540

(37)

(2,682)

936

76

589

228

(3)

1,124

1,658

(1)

96

4

1

(3)

113

(225)

5,204

7,733

(267)

3,087

6,701

(1)  Segment revenues include both revenues from third parties and revenue flows between the segments. An analogous approach was taken for other income 

and costs for the period.

181

Results for 2013 restated (1) (2) 

Millions of euro

Sales

GEM 

Infra. & 
Networks

Iberia and 
Latin America

Revenue from third parties

16,704

18,758

3,669

30,563

Revenue from transactions 
with other segments 

217

4,040

4,029

111

Total revenue

16,921

22,798

7,698

30,674

Total costs

15,973

21,549

3,690

23,887

Net income/(expense) 
from commodity contracts 
measured at fair value

Depreciation and 
amortization

Impairment losses

Reversals of impairment 
losses

Operating income

Capital expenditure

(82)

(165)

101

403

362

99

485

105

1

493

313

977

3

3,028

1,046

(148)

2,661

420

(210)

3,767

2,160

Other, 
eliminations 
and 
adjustments

Renewable 
Energy

Total

2,281

1,026

78,663

488

(9,519)

-

2,769

(8,493)

78,663

1,011

(9,515)

61,594

21

515

60

1,205

1,294 (3)

(378)

5,326

1,851

(226)

9,740

5,920

105

10

(1)

908

84

Int’l

5,662

634

6,296

4,999

(4)

482

850

(16)

(23)

924

(1)  Segment revenues include both revenues from third parties and revenue flows between the segments. An analogous approach was taken for other income 

and costs for the period.

(2)  Figures restated retrospectively to reflect the new IFRS 11.
(3)  Does not include €1 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”. 

Financial position by segment 

At December 31, 2014  

Millions of euro

Sales

GEM 

Infra. & 
Networks

Iberia and 
Latin America

Renewable 
Energy

Int’l

Property, plant and 
equipment

Intangible assets

Trade receivables

Other

34

779

3,897

222

7,048

15,079

254

3,300

2,094

122

2,224

1,488

35,816

26,389

3,837

2,286

6,702

11,765

912

406

497

2,248

440

599

Other, 
eliminations 
and 
adjustments

527

158

Total

76,971

30,862

(2,002)

12,102

(187)

6,999

Operating assets

4,932

12,696 (1)

18,913

68,328 (3)

8,517 (4)

15,052

(1,504)

126,934

Trade payables

Sundry provisions

Other

2,999

241

1,939

3,448

1,085

466

3,363

1,807

3,615

4,308

4,744

4,170

748

2,572

1,302

892

193

560

(2,048)

13,710

698

11,340

(541)

11,511

Operating liabilities

5,179

4,999 (2)

8,785

13,222

4,622 (5)

1,645

(1,891)

36,561

(1)  Of which €347 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(2)  Of which €22 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(3)  Of which €14 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(4)  Of which €4,255 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(5)  Of which €2,790 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAt December 31, 2013 restated (1)  

Millions of euro

Sales

GEM 

Infra. & 
Networks

Iberia and 
Latin America

Property, plant and 
equipment

Intangible assets

Trade receivables

Other

39

775

4,015

250

9,438

15,096

550

3,061

2,482

117

1,696

1,251

35,474

27,208

3,582

1,973

Other, 
eliminations 
and 
adjustments

Renewable 
Energy

10,075

2,205

364

404

506

281

(1,856)

(182)

Int’l

9,847

1,888

524

460

Total

80,475

33,024

11,386

6,638

Operating assets

5,079

15,531 (2)

18,160

68,237

12,719 (3)

13,048 (5)

(1,251)

131,523

Trade payables

Sundry provisions

Other

Operating liabilities

3,070

234

1,959

5,263

3,578

1,197

729

5,504

2,486

2,536

2,996

8,018

3,627

4,061

4,921

784

2,742

1,119

750

178

490

(1,926)

700

(1,556)

12,369

11,648

10,658

12,609

4,645 (4)

1,418 (6)

(2,782)

34,675

(1)  Figures restated retrospectively to reflect the new IFRS 11 and IFRS 32, as well as the impact of the completion of the purchase price allocation process for the 
assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions of a number of companies of the Renewable Energy Division. For more details, please see note 4.

(2)  Of which €6 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(3)  Of which €194 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(4)  Of which €1 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(5)  Of which €26 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.
(6)  Of which €8 million regarding units classified as “held for sale”.

The following table reconciles segment assets and liabilities and the consolidated figures.

Millions of euro 

Total assets

Equity investments accounted for using the equity method

Non-current financial assets

Long-term tax receivables included in “Other non-current assets”

Current financial assets

Derivatives

Cash and cash equivalents

Deferred tax assets

Tax receivables

Financial and tax assets of “Assets held for sale”

Segment assets

Total liabilities

Long-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term borrowings

Current financial liabilities

Derivatives

Deferred tax liabilities

Income tax payable

Other tax payables

Financial and tax liabilities of “Liabilities held for sale

Segment liabilities

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

166,634

163,865

872

3,645

501

3,984

6,835

13,088

7,067

1,547

2,161

1,372

5,970

476

5,607

3,134

7,873

6,186

1,709

15

126,934

131,523

115,489

48,655

3,252

5,125

1,177

7,882

9,220

253

887

2,477

36,561

111,033

50,905

2,484

4,658

1,100

5,156

10,795

286

963

11

34,675

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Revenue

7.a Revenue from sales and services - €73,328 million  

Millions of euro

Revenue from the sale of electricity 

Revenue from the transport of electricity 

Fees from network operators

Transfers from the Electricity Equalization Fund and similar 
bodies

Revenue from the sale of natural gas 

Revenue from the transport of natural gas 

Revenue from fuel sales

Connection fees to electricity and gas networks

Revenue from the sale of environmental certificates

Revenue from other sales and services

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

48,062

9,142

783

1,857

3,628

459

5,659

843

1,238

1,657

73,328

53,417

(5,355)

-10.0%

9,612

855

1,620

3,962

490

2,635

998

345

1,493

75,427

(470)

(72)

237

(334)

(31)

3,024

(155)

893

164

(2,099)

-4.9%

-8.4%

14.6%

-8.4%

-6.3%

114.8%

-15.5%

-

11.0%

-2.8%

Revenue  from  the  sale  of  electricity  amounted  to  €48,062 

sfers of about €217 million, which were granted under the 

million (€53,417 million in 2013) and include sales of elec-

new regulatory framework for the extra-peninsular areas of 

tricity to end users amounting to €29,933 million (€31,595 

Spain. 

million in 2013), sales of electricity to wholesale buyers tota-

Revenue from the sale of natural gas amounted to €3,628 

ling €14,428 million (€17,314 million in 2013) and revenue 

million (€3,962 million in 2013), including sales to end users 

from electricity trading activities amounting to €3,701 mil-

in  Italy  of  €1,632  million  and  sales  to  end  users  abroad  of 

lion (€4,508 million in 2013). The decrease is attributable to 

€1,996 million.

the decline in quantities sold to end users and to wholesale 

“Revenue from fuel sales” amounted to €5,659 million, and 

buyers, owing to the contraction in electricity demand in the 

in  2014  comprised  sales  of  natural  gas  of  €5,536  million 

main countries in which the Group operates.

(€2,161 million in 2013) and sales of other fuels amounting 

Revenue from the transport of electricity declined by €470 

to €123 million (€474 million in 2013). The sharp rise with 

million,  largely  due  to  the  same  developments  described 

respect to the previous year reflects market trends, which in 

above.  Revenue  from  the  transport  of  gas  amounted  to 

penalizing the use of fuels for power generation prompted 

€459 million, down €31 million compared with the previous 

an increase in sales of fuel.

year.

“Revenue from the sale of environmental certificates” incre-

Transfers from the Electricity Equalization Fund and similar 

ased  by  €893  million  largely  due  to  a  rise  in  sales  of  envi-

bodies  rose  by  €237  million,  mainly  due  to  a  rise  in  tran-

ronmental certificates and CO2 emissions allowances.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe table below gives a breakdown of revenues from sales and services by geographical area.

Millions of euro

Italy

Europe

Iberian peninsula

France

Switzerland

Germany

Austria

Slovenia

Slovakia

Romania

Greece

Bulgaria

Russia

Other European countries

Americas

United States

Canada

Mexico

Brazil

Chile

Peru

Colombia

Argentina

Other South American countries

Other

Africa

Asia

Total

2014

28,567

20,378

1,375

711

3,154

4

22

1,367

1,046

61

8

1,336

4,607

455

-

135

3,100

2,820

1,034

2,087

453

158

1

449

73,328

2013 restated

32,451

20,836

1,498

707

3,245

9

20

1,406

1,152

82

8

1,637

2,249

307

8

129

2,818

2,666

950

1,930

650

460

-

209

75,427

7.b Other revenue and income - €2,463 million 

Millions of euro

Operating grants

Grants for environmental certificates

Capital grant (electricity and gas business)

Sundry reimbursements

Gains on disposal of interests in subsidiaries, associates, joint 
ventures, joint operations and non-current assets held for 
sale

Gains on remeasurement at fair value after changes in 
control

Gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets

Service continuity bonuses

Other revenue

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

13

923

12

132

292

82

32

76

901

2,463

25

822

48

183

943

21

38

96

1,060

3,236

(12)

101

(36)

(51)

-48.0%

12.3%

-75.0%

-27.9%

(651)

-69.0%

61

(6)

(20)

(159)

(773)

-

-15.8%

-20.8%

-15.0%

-23.9%

“Grants  for  environmental  certificates”  increased  by  €101 

ses incentives granted to renewable generation plants or for 

million compared with the previous year. The item compri-

energy efficiency initiatives.

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“Sundry  reimbursements”  regard  sundry  reimbursements 

“Gains on remeasurement at fair value after changes in con-

from customers and suppliers totaling €86 million (€76 mil-

trol”  amounted  to  €82  million.  They  include  the  remeasu-

lion  in  2013)  and  insurance  indemnities  in  the  amount  of 

rement  at  fair  value  of  the  assets  and  liabilities  pertaining 

€46 million (€107 million in 2013).

to  the  Group:  after  the  loss  of  control,  as  from  January  1, 

Gains on disposal of interests in companies amounted to €292 

2014, of SE Hydropower following changes in governance 

million in 2014, down €651 million on 2013, mainly due to the 

arrangements (€50 million); already held by Enel prior to the 

impact of the proceeds from the disposal of Artic Russia (€964 

acquisition of full control of Inversiones Gas Atacama (€29 

million) in 2013. Gains in 2014 were mainly accounted for by 

million) and Buffalo Dunes Wind Project (€3 million). 

the following: €123 million from the disposal of the interest 

in  LaGeo  (a  company  operating  in  the  geothermal  genera-

The decrease in “Other revenue” is mainly due to the impact 

tion sector in El Salvador), €82 million from the adjustment of 

in 2013 of the government grant to the Argentine distribu-

the price for Artic Russia under the earn-out clause in the sale 

tion company Edesur with Resolución 250/2013 under the 

agreement with the buyer prior to the closing and €31 million 

Mecanismo de Monitoreo de Costos.

from the sale of 100% of Enel Green Power France. 

Costs  

8.a Electricity, gas and fuel purchases - €36,928 million  

Millions of euro

Electricity

Gas

Nuclear fuel

Other fuels

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

23,317

27,325

8,388

206

5,017

6,141

202

5,286

(4,008)

2,247

4

(269)

36,928

38,954

(2,026)

-14.7%

36.6%

2.0%

-5.1%

-5.2%

Purchases of electricity comprise those from the Acquirente 

Purchases of gas increased by €2,247 million, largely due to 

Unico (Single Buyer) in the amount of €4,395 million (€5,135 

an increase in intermediation activities on the fuel market. 

million  in  2013)  and  purchases  from  the  Energy  Markets 

Purchases of nuclear fuel were virtually unchanged from the 

Operator  (GME)  in  the  amount  of  €1,690  million  (€4,451 

previous year. 

million in 2013). The decrease in the aggregate mainly re-

Purchases  of  other  fuels  diminished  by  €269  million  to 

gards the reduction in costs for electricity purchases on elec-

€5,017 million in 2014.

tricity exchanges and on national and international markets, 

essentially due to the decline in demand. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS8.b Services and other materials - €17,179 million   

Millions of euro

Transmission and transport

Maintenance and repairs

Telephone and postal costs

Communication services

IT services

Leases and rentals

Other services 

Other materials

Total

2014

8,979

1,301

221

115

305

609

3,374

2,275

17,179

2013 restated

Change

9,274

1,331

252

118

264

585

3,324

1,550

16,698

(295)

(30)

(31)

(3)

41

24

50

725

481

-3.2%

-2.3%

-12.3%

-2.5%

15.5%

4.1%

1.5%

46.8%

2.9%

Costs for services and other materials amounted to €17,179 

This  rise  was  only  partly  offset  by  a  reduction  in  costs  for 

million in 2014, an increase on 2013 due largely to a rise in 

transmission  and  transport  associated  with  the  decline  in 

costs for the purchase of other materials, including, among 

electricity  consumption  in  the  main  markets  in  which  the 

other things, the change in stocks of CO2 emissions allowan-
ces and environmental certificates.

Group operates. 

8.c Personnel - €4,864 million  

Millions of euro

Wages and salaries

Social security contributions

Post-employment benefits

Other long-term benefits

Early retirement incentives

Other costs

Total

2014

3,329

931

111

70

313

110

4,864

2013 restated

Change

3,368

913

117

(898)

955

100

4,555

(39)

18

(6)

968

(642)

10

309

-1.2%

2.0%

-5.1%

- 

-67.2%

10.0%

6.8%

Personnel costs amounted to €4,864 million in 2014, an in-

at the end of 2013, given that no employees had participa-

crease of €309 million. 

ted and a significant number of those entitled to do so had 

The  workforce  contracted  by  1,381,  reflecting  the  balance 

subsequently opted to participate in the mechanism provi-

between  hirings  and  terminations  (a  decrease  of  1,404), 

ded for under Article 4 of Law 92/2012. For more details on 

only  partially  offset  by  the  increase  associated  with  the 

employee benefit plans, please see note 33 below.

change in the scope of consolidation (an increase of 23 em-

“Early  retirement  incentives”  amounted  to  €313  million  in 

ployees).

2014, net of amounts reversed, and mainly regard the early 

retirement plan introduced in Spain and, to a lesser extent, 

The decrease in “Other long-term benefits” largely reflects 

an early retirement plan in Italy. In 2013, the aggregate had 

the termination of the transition-to-retirement plan in Italy 

mainly reported accruals recognized in Italy in respect of the 

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mechanism adopted in agreements with the unions to im-

The table below shows the average number of employees 

plement  the  provisions  of  Article  4,  paragraphs  1-7  ter,  of 

by  category  compared  with  the  previous  year,  and  the  ac-

Law 92/2012 (the Fornero Act). 

tual number of employees at December 31, 2014. 

Senior managers

Middle managers

Office staff

Blue collar

Total

Average number (1)

Headcount (1)

2014

1,552

14,263

38,224

16,709

70,748

2013

1,374

14,552

39,833

17,224

72,983

Change

at Dec. 31, 2014 (2) 

178

(289)

(1,609)

(515)

(2,235)

1,538

14,399

37,508

15,516

68,961

(1) For companies consolidated on a proportionate basis, the headcount corresponds to Enel percentage share of the total.
(2)  Of which 4,430 in units classified as “held for sale”.

8.d Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses - €12,670 
million  

Millions of euro

Depreciation

Amortization

Impairment losses 

Reversals of impairment losses

Total

2014

4,433

771

7,733

(267)

12,670

2013 restated

Change

4,520

806

1,851

(226)

6,951

(87)

(35)

5,882

(41)

5,719

-1.9%

-4.3%

-

-18.1%

82.3%

“Depreciation and amortization” decreased by €122 million 

of nuclear power plants and conventional thermal plants in 

in 2014 (comprising property, plant and equipment and in-

Spain and Slovakia.

tangible assets), partly due to the extension of the useful life 

Millions of euro

Impairment losses

Property, plant and equipment 

Investment property

Intangible assets 

Goodwill 

Trade receivables 

Assets classified as held for sale 

Other assets 

Total impairment losses

Reversals of impairment losses

Property, plant and equipment 

Trade receivables 

Other assets 

Total reversals of impairment losses

188

2014

2013 restated

Change

2,886

18

744

194

997

2,878

16

7,733

3

250

14

267

159

12

46

745

862

14

13

1,851

6

216

4

226

2,727

6

698

(551)

135

2,864

3

5,882

(3)

34

10

41

- 

50.0%

- 

-74.0%

15.7%

- 

23.1%

- 

-50.0%

15.7%

-

18.1%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS“Impairment losses” increased by €5,882 million on 2013. 

of  the  losses  recognized  on  assets  held  for  sale  in  their 

Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment mainly 

valuation under IFRS 5;

regarded:

 > the property, plant and equipment of Enel Green Power 

 > thermal power plants in Italy in the amount of €2,096 

Hellas in the amount of €91 million.

million, in view of the continuing economic crisis in Italy 

and  the  impact  of  that  crisis  on  conventional  power 

Impairment losses on intangible assets amounted to €744 

generation. The model used in the impairment testing 

million. They mainly regarded:

was  a  unlevered  discounted  cash  flow  (DCF)  approach 

 > the water rights held by Endesa Chile to use the water of 

applied to pre-tax amounts, with a time horizon based 

a number of rivers in the Aysén region of that country in 

on an explicit period of five years plus a terminal value 

the amount of €589 million. The loss was recognized in 

calculated  as  a  perpetuity  with  stable  growth.  The  as-

reflection of the uncertainty concerning the continuation 

sumptions concerning the growth rate and the discount 

of the project owing to a number of legal and procedural 

rate were analogous to those adopted for other CGUs. 

restrictions;

In  particular,  the  growth  rate,  which  was  determined 

 > concessions and similar rights of Enel Green Power Hellas 

on the basis of the average forecasts for medium/long-

in the amount of €55 million;

term  electricity  demand,  was  set  at  1.1%,  while  the 

 > a number of smaller concessions in Portugal (HidroMon-

discount  rate  was  determined  as  the  pre-tax  WACC  of 

dego in the amount of €35 million) and Spain (Distribui-

8.8%. 

dora Eléctrica del Puerto de la Cruz in the amount of €31 

 > power plants in Russia in the amount of €205 million, in 

million).

view of market forecasts for that country. The parameters 

used in the impairment test were the same as those used 

Impairment  losses  on  goodwill  were  recognized  following 

for the Enel Russia CGU discussed in note 18 below;

the impairment tests. More details are provided in note 18.

 > leased  assets  in  Slovakia,  in  particular  the  Gabčíkovo 

hydroelectric  plant  in  the  amount  of  €103  million,  fol-

Finally,  impairment  losses  on  assets  classified  as  held  for 

lowing  the  renegotiation  that  brought  forward  the  ex-

sale amounted to €2,878 million. They regard the property, 

piry of the contract to 2015, from its original expiration 

plant  and  equipment  and  goodwill  of  Slovenské  elektrár-

date  of  2036.  The  impairment  loss  was  recognized  in 

ne.  The  impairment  loss  was  determined  on  the  basis  of 

advance of the date on which the intention of manage-

the non-binding offers received so far to align the carrying 

ment to continue the disposal of the Slovakian assets was 

amount  of  its  assets  with  their  estimated  realizable  value, 

definitively confirmed. Accordingly, it does not form part 

net of transaction costs.

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8.e Other operating expenses - €2,362 million  

Millions of euro

Provisions for risks and charges

System charges - emissions allowances

System charges - energy efficiency certificates

System charges - green certificates

Losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets

Taxes and duties

Other

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

66

341

105

144

21

1,275

410

2,362

80

335

295

270

40

1,466

335

2,821

(14)

6

(190)

(126)

(19)

(191)

75

(459)

-17.5%

1.8%

-64.4%

-46.7%

-47.5%

-13.0%

22.4%

-16.3%

Other  operating  expenses  amounted  to  €2,362  million,  a 

duties, largely reflecting developments in taxes to support 

decrease of €459 million, mainly due to a reduction of €190 

government  social  programs.  These  changes  were  partly 

million in charges on white certificates and a decline of €126 

offset by the increase in other expenses, mainly associated 

million in costs for the purchase of green certificates. Ano-

with the electricity business in Spain.

ther  factor  was  the  decrease  of  €191  million  in  taxes  and 

8.f Capitalized costs - €(1,524) million 

Millions of euro

Personnel

Materials

Other

Total

2014

(719)

(391)

(414)

2013 restated

Change

(713)

(365)

(356)

(6)

(26)

(58)

(90)

-0.8%

-7.1%

-16.3%

-6.3%

(1,524)

(1,434)

Capitalized costs consist of €719 million in personnel costs and €391 million in materials costs (compared with €713 million 

and €365 million, respectively, in 2013).

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS9. Net income/(expense) from commodity contracts measured 
at fair value - €(225) million 

Net expense on commodity contracts measured at fair va-

2014 in the amount of €268 million (€114 million in 2013) 

lue amounted to €225 million, the result of net unrealized 

and net realized gains on positions closed during the year 

expense on open positions in derivatives at December 31, 

of €43 million (€264 million in net expense in 2013).

Millions of euro

Income

Unrealized on positions open at the end of the period

Realized on positions closed during the period

Total income

Charges

Unrealized on positions open at the end of the period

Realized on positions closed during the period

Total charges

NET INCOME/(EXPENSE) FROM COMMODITY CONTRACTS 
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE

2014

2013 restated

Change

4,455

3,793

8,248

(4,723)

(3,750)

(8,473)

1,815

3,966

5,781

(1,929)

(4,230)

(6,159)

2,640

(173)

2,467

(2,794)

480

(2,314)

-

-4.4%

42.7%

-

-11.3%

37.6%

(225)

(378)

153

-40.5%

10. Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives - €1,162 
million 

Millions of euro

Income from derivatives:

- income from cash flow hedge derivatives

- income from derivatives at fair value through profit or loss 

- income from fair value hedge derivatives

Total income from derivatives

Expense on derivatives:

- expense on cash flow hedge derivatives

- expense on derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

- expense on fair value hedge derivatives

Total expense from derivatives 

TOTAL FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSE) FROM 
DERIVATIVES 

2014

2013 restated

Change

1,532

468

78

2,078

434

476

6

916

232

454

70

756

803

397

10

1,300

14

8

1,322

(369)

79

(4)

1,210

(294)

-

3.1%

11.4%

-

-46.0%

19.9%

-40.0%

-24.3%

1,162

(454)

1,616

-

Net income from cash flow hedge derivatives amounted to 

For more details on derivatives, please see note 43 “Derivati-

€1,098 million, while derivatives at fair value through profit 

ves and hedge accounting”.

or loss posted net expense of €8 million. 

By contrast, the net performance of fair value hedge deriva-

tives produced net income of €72 million.

191

11. Net other financial income/(expense) - €(4,292) million 

Other financial income

Millions of euro

Interest income from financial assets (current and non-
current):

- interest income at effective interest rate on non-current 
securities and receivables 

- interest income at effective interest rate on short-term 
financial investments

Total interest income at the effective interest rate

Financial income on non-current securities at fair value 
through profit or loss 

Positive exchange rate differences

Income on equity investments

Other income

2014

2013 restated

Change

43

217

260

6

529

4

449

57

292

349

3

846

86

409

(14)

(75)

(89)

3

(317)

(82)

40

(445)

-24.6%

-25.7%

-25.5%

- 

-37.5%

-95.3%

9.8%

-26.3%

TOTAL OTHER FINANCIAL INCOME

1,248

1,693

“Other financial income” amounted to €1,248 million, a de-

results posted in 2013 owing to the disposal of Medgaz 

crease of €445 million compared with the previous year. The 

(€64 million) and Endesa Gas T&D (€12 million); 

reduction reflects:

 > a decrease of €89 million in interest income at the effecti-

 > a decrease in positive exchange rate differences, mainly 

ve interest rate, mainly attributable to deposits.

reflecting the impact of developments in exchange rates 

These factors were partly offset by an increase of €40 million 

on  net  financial  debt  denominated  in  currencies  other 

in other income, which included the impact of the renego-

than the euro;

tiation of the finance lease for the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric 

 > a decrease in income on equity investments to €4 million 

plant in Slovakia, which brought forward the expiration of 

(€86  million  in  2013).  The  decline  is  due  to  the  strong 

the lease to 2015, from the original 2036.

Other financial expense 

Millions of euro

Interest expense on financial debt 
(current and non-current):

- interest expense on bank borrowings

- interest expense on bonds

- interest expense on other borrowings

Total interest expense

Expense on securities at fair value through profit or loss 

Negative exchange rate differences

Accretion of post-employment and other employee 
benefits

Accretion of other provisions

Charges on equity investments

Other charges

2014

2013 restated

Change

360

2,476

116

2,952

-

1,814

197

200

3

374

543

2,170

107

2,820

-

580

161

202

7

273

(183)

306

9

132

-

1,234

36

(2)

(4)

101

1,497

-33.7%

14.1%

8.4%

4.7%

- 

-

22.4%

-1.0%

-57.1%

37.0%

37.0%

TOTAL OTHER FINANCIAL EXPENSE

5,540

4,043

192

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS“Other  financial  expense”  amounted  to  €5,540  million,  an 

on cash flow hedge derivatives on exchange rates;

increase of €1,497 million on 2013. The change reflects the 

 > other charges, which amounted to €374 million in 2014 

following factors: 

(€273 million in 2013), reflecting the effect of the rever-

 > an increase in interest expense, largely owing to an incre-

sal  in  2013  of  the  impairment  loss  on  the  receivable  in 

ase in gross financial debt compared with 2013;

respect of the National Nuclear Fund in Slovakia (€66 mil-

 > an increase of €1,234 million in negative exchange rate 

lion) and the impairment adjustment of financial assets 

differences, attributable to the depreciation of the euro 

(€92 million) associated with service concession arrange-

against  the  other  currencies  in  which  bonds  are  issued. 

ments as a result of the rate revision affecting the Brazi-

This factor was essentially offset by an increase in income 

lian companies Ampla and Coelce in 2014.

12. Share of income/(losses) of equity investments accounted 
for using the equity method - €(35) million

Millions of euro

Share of income of associates 

Share of losses of associates 

Impairment losses

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

229

(87)

(177)

(35)

306

(89)

-

217

(77)

(177)

(252)

-25.2%

-2.2%

- 

- 

The  share  of  income  and  losses  of  equity  investments  ac-

tainty concerning the development of the project to build 

counted  for  using  the  equity  method  decreased  by  €252 

a hydroelectric plant in Chile) and the effects of the impai-

million  compared  with  the  previous  year.  The  contraction 

rment testing of the Enel Green Power Hellas CGU with re-

was  largely  attributable  to  the  impairment  loss  on  the  in-

gard to the “Elica 2” equity-accounted investments as a re-

vestment in Centrales Hydroaysén (as a result of the uncer-

sult of the persistent adverse economic climate.

13. Income taxes - €(850) million 

Millions of euro

Current taxes

Adjustments for income taxes related to prior years

Total current taxes

Deferred tax liabilities/(assets) 

Total

2014

1,968

(119)

1,849

(2,699)

(850)

2013 restated

Change

2,371

(177)

2,194

179

2,373

(403)

58

(345)

(2,878)

(3,223)

-17.0%

-32.8%

-15.7%

- 

-

Income taxes for 2014 showed a credit position of €850 mil-

with  the  extraordinary  corporate  transactions  involving 

lion, compared with a liability of €2,373 million in 2013.

Endesa in the last Quarter of 2014;

Of the total change, €3,018 million is attributable to the de-

 > the  deferred  tax  benefit  in  respect  of  the  impairment 

cline in deferred taxation compared with the previous year, 

losses on property, plant and equipment and intangible 

mainly reflecting:

assets other than goodwill, recognized following impai-

 > the  recognition  of  deferred  tax  assets  of  €1,392  million 

rment testing at the end of the year;

in respect of Enel Iberoamérica (formerly Enel Energy Eu-

 > the deferred tax impact of changes in tax rates, which gene-

rope) following the distribution of dividends associated 

rated a net benefit of €138 million, broken down as follows:

193

 - a reduction of €747 million in taxes in Spain as a result 

ther the conditions that prompted its introduction per-

of the reduction in the tax rate enacted by the Spanish 

sist; 

government in December 2014 from the existing 30% 

c) it is a tax that is not designed to protect consumers, gi-

to 28% in 2015 and 25% in 2016;

ven that the prohibition on passing its cost on through 

 - a reduction of €69 million in taxes in Peru following the 

consumer prices is difficult to enforce effectively. 

progressive reduction in the rate from the current 30% 

The  Court  also  specified  that  the  ruling  would  take  effect 

to 26% in 2019;

as from the day following publication of the decision in the 

 - an  increase  of  €288  million  in  taxes  in  Chile  with  the 

Gazzetta Ufficiale. Accordingly, in preparing these financial 

progressive rise in the tax rate from 20% to 27%;

statements, deferred taxes were calculated on the basis of 

 - an increase of €24 million in taxes in Colombia as a re-

the rates that are expected to apply at the time of reversal 

sult of the temporary increase in the tax rate from 34% 

(excluding the Robin Hood Tax).

to 43% until 2018;

As regards current taxes, the main changes compared with 

 - an  increase  of  €366  million  in  taxes  due  to  the 

the previous year were:

adjustment  of  deferred  taxation  in  Italy  following  a 

 > the benefit of the reduction from 10.5% to 6.5% in the 

court  ruling  that  the  IRES  surtax  (the  so-called  Robin 

rate for the IRES surtax applicable in 2014 to a number of 

Hood Tax) was unconstitutional following a long-run-

Italian companies;

ning administrative proceeding.

 > the effect of losses on goodwill recognized in 2013 and 

With its decision 10 of February 11, 2015, the Constitutional 

2014 with no corresponding tax benefit.

Court ruled that the “Robin Hood Tax” was unconstitutional, 

because: 

The following table reconciles the theoretical tax rate with 

a) it  is  levied  on  all  entrepreneurial  income  rather  than 

the effective tax rate. Please note that the estimated taxes 

just “windfall profits”; 

of Group companies outside of Italy were a negative €1,885 

b) it is a structural tax, as there is no temporal limit to its 

million (compared with €861 million in 2013).

scope of application or mechanisms to determine whe-

Millions of euro

Income before taxes

Theoretical taxes 

Theoretical tax effect on impairment losses on goodwill

Tax credit from distribution of Endesa dividends

Impact on deferred taxation of changes in tax rates

IRES surtax (Decree Law 112/2008)

IRAP

Other differences, effect of different foreign tax rates, and minor items

Total

2014

(78)

(21)

245

(1,392)

(146)

188

320

(44)

(850)

2013 restated

7,153

1,967

205

-

-

353

336

(488)

2,373

194

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
14. Basic and diluted earnings per share  

Both metrics are calculated on the basis of the average num-

shares, adjusted for the diluting effect of outstanding stock 

ber of ordinary shares in the period, equal to 9,403,357,795 

options (none in both periods).

Millions of euro

2014

2013 restated

Change

Net income from continuing operations attributable to 
shareholders of the Parent Company (millions of euro)

Net income from discontinued operations attributable to 
shareholders of the Parent Company (millions of euro)

Net income attributable to shareholders of the Parent 
Company (millions of euro)

Number of ordinary shares

Dilutive effect of stock options

Basic and diluted earnings per share (euro)

Basic and diluted earnings from continuing operations per 
share (euro)

Basic and diluted earnings from discontinued operations per 
share (euro)

517

-

517

3,235

(2,718)

-84.0%

-

-

-

3,235

(2,718)

-84.0%

9,403,357,795

9,403,357,795

-

0.05

0.05

-

-

0.34

0.34

-

-

-

(0.30)

(0.30)

-

-

-

-87.2%

-86.9%

-

Please note that existing stock option plans for top mana-

tion of the financial statements, no events or transactions 

gement could dilute basic earnings per share in the future. 

took place that changed the number of ordinary shares or 

For more information on those plans, please see the appro-

potential  ordinary  shares  in  circulation  at  the  end  of  the 

priate section of these notes.

year.

Between the balance sheet date and the date of publica-

195

15. Property, plant and equipment - €73,089 million 

Changes in property, plant and equipment for 2014 are shown below.

Buildings

Plant and machinery

Industrial and commercial 
equipment

Other assets

Leased assets

Leasehold improvements

Assets

under construction 

and advances 

11,084

5,685

5,399

109

299

(300)

(10)

(16)

(191)

(721)

-

42

-

(802)

(1,590)

8,711

4,902

3,809

147,619

83,518

64,101

1,189

2,969

(333)

14

(26)

(4,036)

(1,636)

3

150

50

(1,525)

(3,181)

144,890

83,970

60,920

442

352

90

18

2

-

-

(1)

(19)

(7)

-

-

-

(9)

(16)

386

312

74

1,414

1,133

281

46

47

(1)

1

(4)

(92)

(4)

29

-

-

(13)

9

1,332

1,042

290

1,179

215

964

13

(1)

7

43

(54)

(105)

-

-

-

-

(2)

(99)

1,092

227

865

284

181

103

38

7

-

4

(1)

(23)

-

-

3

-

-

28

332

201

131

8,764

8,764

4,631

(3,389)

(202)

330

(12)

(381)

208

(3,507)

(2,322)

6,442

6,442

-

-

-

-

-

Total

171,347

91,084

80,263

6,019

-

(831)

392

(60)

(4,415)

(2,886)

3

427

50

(5,873)

(7,174)

163,743

90,654

73,089

Millions of euro

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Capital expenditure

Assets entering service

Exchange rate differences

Change in scope of consolidation

Disposals

Depreciation

Impairment losses

Reversals of impairment losses

Other changes

Remeasurement at fair value after 
changes in control

Reclassification from/to “Assets held 
for sale”

Total changes

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 

Balance at Dec. 31, 2014

Land

561

-

561

6

35

(2)

10

-

-

(32)

-

(5)

-

(15)

(3)

558

-

558

196

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS15. Property, plant and equipment - €73,089 million 

Changes in property, plant and equipment for 2014 are shown below.

Millions of euro

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Capital expenditure

Assets entering service

Exchange rate differences

Change in scope of consolidation

Disposals

Depreciation

Impairment losses

Reversals of impairment losses

Other changes

Remeasurement at fair value after 

changes in control

Reclassification from/to “Assets held 

for sale”

Total changes

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 

Balance at Dec. 31, 2014

Land

561

-

561

6

35

(2)

10

-

-

-

-

-

(32)

(5)

(15)

(3)

558

558

11,084

5,685

5,399

109

299

(300)

(10)

(16)

(191)

(721)

42

-

-

(802)

(1,590)

8,711

4,902

3,809

147,619

83,518

64,101

1,189

2,969

(333)

14

(26)

(4,036)

(1,636)

3

150

50

(1,525)

(3,181)

144,890

83,970

60,920

442

352

90

18

(1)

(19)

(7)

2

-

-

-

-

-

(9)

(16)

386

312

74

Buildings

Plant and machinery

equipment

Other assets

Leased assets

Leasehold improvements

Industrial and commercial 

Assets
under construction 
and advances 

1,414

1,133

281

46

47

(1)

1

(4)

(92)

(4)

-

29

-

(13)

9

1,332

1,042

290

1,179

215

964

13

(1)

7

43

-

(54)

(105)

-

-

-

(2)

(99)

1,092

227

865

284

181

103

7

38

-

4

(1)

(23)

-

-

3

-

-

28

332

201

131

8,764

-

8,764

4,631

(3,389)

(202)

330

(12)

-

(381)

-

208

-

(3,507)

(2,322)

6,442

-

6,442

Total

171,347

91,084

80,263

6,019

-

(831)

392

(60)

(4,415)

(2,886)

3

427

50

(5,873)

(7,174)

163,743

90,654

73,089

197

“Plant  and  machinery”  includes  assets  to  be  relinquished 

For more information on “leased assets”, please see note 15.2 

free of charge with a net carrying amount of €8,269 million 

below.

(€9,864  million  at  December  31,  2013),  largely  regarding 

power  plants  in  the  Iberian  peninsula  and  Latin  America 

The table below summarizes capital expenditure in 2014 by 

amounting to €4,820 million (€5,120 million at December 31, 

category. These expenditures, totaling €6,019 million, increa-

2013) and the electricity distribution network in Latin Ame-

sed by €712 million on 2013.

rica totaling €3,027 million (€3,170 million at December 31, 

2013). 

Millions of euro

Power plants:

- thermal

- hydroelectric

- geothermal

- nuclear

- alternative energy resources

Total power plants

Electricity distribution networks

Land, buildings and other assets and equipment

TOTAL

2014

2013 restated

884

656

169

787

1,256

3,752

2,115

152

6,019

732

553

226

722

928

3,161

2,012

134

5,307

Capital expenditure on power plants  amounted  to €3,752 

Renewable Energy Division. These factors were partly offset 

million, an increase of €591 million compared with the pre-

(€62 million) by the change in control of SE Hydropower, un-

vious year, largely reflecting increased investment in hydro-

der the sale agreements signed in 2010, which prompted a 

electric  facilities  and  other  renewable  generation  plants 

change in the method of accounting for the entity from full 

by  the  Renewable  Energy  Division,  as  well  as  greater  in-

line-by-line consolidation to equity accounting (as it quali-

vestment in conventional thermal plants and nuclear power 

fied as a joint operation); and by the disposal, on December 

plants abroad. 

18, 2014, of the subsidiary Enel Green Power France, a rene-

Capital expenditure for the electricity distribution network 

wables generator in France (€230 million).

amounted  to  €2,115  million,  up  €103  million  compared 

with the previous year. The increase is essentially attributa-

“Impairment  losses”  on  property,  plant  and  equipment 

ble to greater investment in the medium- and low-voltage 

amounted  to  €2,886  million.  For  a  more  detailed  analysis, 

grids in Spain.

please see note 8.d.

The  “Change  in  scope  of  consolidation”  for  the  period 

“Remeasurement  at  fair  value  after  changes  in  control” 

mainly concerned the acquisitions of control of the Chilean 

amounted to €50 million. It is entirely accounted for by the 

company  Inversiones  Gas  Atacama,  which  operates  in  the 

hydroelectric  plants  of  SE  Hydropower,  which  were  reva-

natural gas transport and power generation sectors (€255 

lued to the extent of the holding already held following the 

million),  Buffalo  Dunes  Wind  Project,  a  wind  power  com-

Group’s loss of control over the company and before their 

pany  (€334  million),  and  other  smaller  acquisitions  of  the 

reclassification to “Assets held for sale”.

198

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS“Other changes” include, among other items, the effect of 

expenditure in the amount of €196 million (€128 million in 

the  capitalization  of  interest  on  specific  loans  for  capital 

2013), as detailed in the following table.

Millions of euro

Enel Green Power

Latin America

Eastern Europe 

Iberia

Italy

Total

2014

% rate

2013 restated

59

75

41

6

15

196

4.8%

14.8%

2.6%

3.0%

5.0%

36

45

31

3

13

128

% rate

4.7%

12.8%

2.7%

3.1%

5.5%

Change

23

30

10

3

2

68

39.0%

40.0%

24.4%

50.0%

13.3%

34.7%

“Reclassification  from/to  ‘Assets  held  for  sale’”  essential-

At  December  31,  2014,  contractual  commitments  to  pur-

ly reports the property, plant and equipment of Slovenské 

chase  property,  plant  and  equipment  amounted  to  €501 

elektrárne,  SE  Hydropower  and  other  smaller  companies, 

million.

which in view of the decisions taken by management meets 

the  requirements  of  IFRS  5  for  classification  as  assets  held 

for sale.

15.1 Infrastructure within the scope of IFRIC 12 “Service concession 
arrangements” 

Service concession arrangements, which are recognized in ac-

The  following  table  summarizes  the  salient  details  of  those 

cordance with IFRIC 12, regard certain infrastructure serving 

concessions.

concessions for electricity distribution in Brazil.

Millions of euro

Grantor

Activity

Country

Concession 
period

Concession 
period 
remaining

Renewal 
option

Amount 
recognized 
among 
financial 
assets at Dec. 
31, 2014

Amount 
recognized 
among 
intangible 
assets at 
Dec. 31, 
2014

Ampla Energia e 
Serviços

Brazilian 
government

Electricity 
distribution

Companhia Energética 
do Ceará

Brazilian 
government

Electricity 
distribution

Brazil

1997-2026

12 years

Brazil

1998-2028

13 years

Total 

Yes

Yes

425

244

669

1,033

905

1,938

The value of the assets at the end of the concessions classi-

For  more  details,  please  see  note  45 “Assets  measured  at 

fied under financial assets has been measured at fair value. 

fair value”.

199

15.2 Leases 

The Group, in the role of lessee, has entered into finance lease 

and a discount rate of between 4.95% and 5.5%.

agreements. They include certain assets which the Group is 

In Latin America, the assets relate to leased power transmis-

using in Spain, France, Greece, Italy and Latin America. More 

sion lines and plants (Ralco-Charrúa), with a residual term of 

specifically,  in  Spain  the  assets  relate  to  a  25-year “tolling” 

nine years on the lease at a 6.5% rate, a lease of a combined-

contract for which an analysis pursuant to IFRIC 4 identified 

cycle plant (Talara) with a term of nine years at a fixed rate of 

an embedded finance lease, under which Endesa has access 

5.8%, as well as a number of combined-cycle plants in Peru 

to  the  generation  capacity  of  a  combined-cycle  plant  for 

(residual lease term of two years bearing a floating rate).

which  the  toller,  Elecgas,  has  undertaken  to  transform  gas 

into electricity in exchange for a toll at a rate of 9.62%. The 

The carrying amount of assets held under finance leases is re-

other  lease  agreements  regard  wind  plants  that  the  Group 

ported in the following table.

uses in Italy (with a term of 18 years expiring in 2030-2031) 

Millions of euro

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Total

2014

2013 restated

Change

865

-

865

964

-

964

(99)

-

(99)

-10.3%

-

-10.3%

The following table reports total minimum lease payments and the related present value, broken down by maturity.

Millions of euro

Periods:

2015

2016-2019

beyond 2019

Total

Finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payments

Future minimum 
payments

Present value of 
future minimum 
payments

Future minimum 
payments

Present value of 
future minimum 
payments

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

102

398

750

1,250

(412)

838

62

250

526

838

126

461

994

1,581

(511)

1,070

77

295

698

1,070

The Group, in the role of lessee, has entered also into opera-

Costs for operating leases are broken down in the following 

ting lease agreements regarding the use of certain assets for 

table into minimum payments, contingent rents and suble-

industrial purposes. The associated lease payments are ex-

ase payments.

pensed under “Services and other materials” and amounted 

to €274 million. 

Millions of euro

Minimum lease payments

Contingent rents

Sublease payments

Total

200

2014

2,323

-

27

2,350

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe future minimum lease payments due by the Group under such leases break down by maturity as follows.

Millions of euro

Periods:

within 1 year

beyond 1 year and within 5 years

beyond 5 years

Total

16. Investment property - €143 million 

Investment property at December 31, 2014 amounted to €143 million, a decrease of €38 million for the year.

Millions of euro

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Acquisitions

Entry into service

Exchange rate differences

Change in scope of consolidation

Depreciation

Impairment losses

Reversals of impairment losses

Other changes 

Remeasurement at fair value after changes in control

Reclassification from/to “Assets held for sale”

Total changes

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 

Balance at Dec. 31, 2014

265

1,000

1,058

2,323

2014

209

28

181

2

-

(2)

5

(8)

(18)

-

(16)

-

(1)

(38)

173

30

143

The  Group’s  investment  property  consists  of  properties  in 

lop investment property or for repairs, maintenance or en-

Italy, Spain and Chile, which are free of restrictions on the 

hancements.

realizability of the investment property or the remittance of 

For  more  details  on  the  valuation  of  investment  property, 

income and proceeds of disposal. In addition, the Group has 

please see notes 45 “Assets measured at fair value” and 45.1 

no  contractual  obligations  to  purchase,  construct  or  deve-

“Assets and associated fair value”.

201

17. Intangible assets - €16,612 million 

Changes in intangible assets for 2014 are shown below.

Millions of euro

Cost

Accumulated 
amortization

Balance at Dec. 31, 
2013 restated

Capital expenditure

Assets entering service

Exchange rate 
differences

Change in scope of 
consolidation

Disposals

Amortization 

Impairment losses

Other changes

Reclassification from/to 
“Assets held for sale”

Total changes

Cost

Accumulated 
amortization

Balance at Dec. 31, 
2014

Development 
costs

46

16

30

5

-

-

-

-

(6)

-

(20)

-

(21)

26

17

9

Industrial 
patents 
and intellectual 
property rights

Concessions, 
licenses, 
trademarks and 
similar rights

Service 
concession 
arrangements

2,515

15,871

3,671

Assets under 
development 
and advances

494

Other

1,626

Total

24,223

2,045

1,324

1,653

1,130

-

6,168

470

133

162

(3)

-

-

(274)

(1)

24

(7)

34

2,735

2,231

14,547

2,018

496

15

4

(140)

(274)

-

(182)

(624)

(2)

(221)

(1,424)

14,515

244

-

27

-

-

(202)

(20)

(129)

-

(80)

3,774

28

26

18

5

(8)

(101)

(61)

13

-

(80)

1,656

494

255

(192)

14

90

(1)

-

(38)

2

(2)

128

622

18,055

680

-

(84)

(179)

(9)

(765)

(744)

(112)

(230)

(1,443)

23,328

1,392

1,836

1,240

-

6,716

504

13,123

1,938

416

622

16,612

“Industrial  patents  and  intellectual  property  rights”  relate 

de costs incurred by the gas companies and the foreign elec-

mainly to costs incurred in purchasing software and open-

tricity distribution companies to acquire customers. Amorti-

ended  software  licenses.  The  most  important  applications 

zation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the average 

relate  to  invoicing  and  customer  management,  the  deve-

duration of the relationships with the customers acquired or 

lopment of Internet portals and the management of com-

the concessions.

pany  systems.  Amortization  is  calculated  on  a  straight-line 

basis over the asset’s residual useful life (on average betwe-

The  following  table  reports  service  concession  arrange-

en three and five years). 

ments that do not fall within the scope of IFRIC 12.

“Concessions, licenses, trademarks and similar rights” inclu-

Millions of euro

Grantor

Activity

Country

Concession 
period

Concession 
period 
remaining

Renewal 
option

at
Dec. 31, 2014

Initial fair 
value

Endesa Distribución 
Eléctrica

Codensa

-

Republic of 
Colombia

Chilectra

Republic of Chile

Empresa de 
Distribución Eléctrica de 
Lima Norte

Enel Distributie 
Muntenia

Republic of Peru

Romanian 
Ministry for the 
Economy

Electricity 
distribution

Electricity 
distribution

Electricity 
distribution

Electricity 
distribution

Electricity 
distribution

Spain

Indefinite

Indefinite

5,679

5,673

Colombia

Indefinite

Indefinite

1,874

1,839

Chile

Indefinite

Indefinite

1,641

1,667

Peru

Indefinite

Indefinite

654

548

Romania

2005-2054

39 years

Yes

160

191

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe item includes assets with an indefinite useful life in the 

der the purchase agreements signed in 2010 (€276 million). 

amount of €9,848 million (€9,995 million at December 31, 

This  factor  was  only  partly  offset  by  the  expansion  of  the 

2013), essentially accounted for by concessions for distribu-

scope of consolidation due to a number of acquisitions of 

tion  activities  in  Spain  (€5,679  million),  Colombia  (€1,874 

the Renewable Energy Division.

million), Chile (€1,641 million) and Peru (€654 million), for 

“Impairment losses” amounted to €744 million in 2014; for 

which  there  is  no  statutory  or  currently  predictable  expi-

more details, please see note 8.d.

ration  date.  On  the  basis  of  the  forecasts  developed,  cash 

flows for each of the electricity distribution concessions are 

“Reclassification  from/to  ‘Assets  held  for  sale’”  largely  re-

sufficient to recover the value of the intangible assets. For 

gards the concession held by SE Hydropower, which in view 

more  information  on  “Service  concession  arrangements”, 

of the decisions taken by management meets the require-

please see note 22.

ments of IFRS 5 for classification as assets held for sale.

The  “Change  in  scope  of  consolidation”  for  the  period 

At December 31, 2014, contractual commitments for the ac-

mainly regards the change in control of SE Hydropower un-

quisition of intangible assets amounted to €13 million.

203

18. Goodwill - €14,027 million 

“Goodwill” amounted to €14,027 million, a decrease of €940 million.

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change in scope 
of consolidation

Exchange rate 
differences

Impairment losses

“Assets held for sale”

at Dec. 31, 2014

Reclassification from/to 

(160)

(34)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(697)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(194)

(697)

17,555

Cost Accumulated impairment 

Net carrying amount

10,999

3,285

1,016

990

-

579

546

113

26

1

(2,392)

(1,016)

(119)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

(3,528)

8,607

3,285

871

-

-

579

546

113

26

-

14,027

Endesa

Latin America

Enel Russia

Enel Green Power Group

Slovenské elektrárne

Enel Energia

Enel Distributie Muntenia

Enel Energie Muntenia

Nuove Energie

Enel Stoccaggi

Total

Cost

10,999

3,260

1,119

960

697

579

547

113

26

1

Accumulated 
impairment 

Net carrying 
amount

(2,392)

-

(856)

(85)

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

8,607

3,260

263

875

697

579

547

113

26

-

18,301

(3,334)

14,967

-

25

-

(23)

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

(103)

53

-

-

(1)

-

-

-

(51)

The “Change in scope of consolidation” mainly regards the 

mation available at the time of the estimate and drawn:

acquisition  of  control  of  Buffalo  Dunes  Wind  Project  (€7 

 > for the explicit period, from the 5-year business plan ap-

million) and Inversiones Gas Atacama (€25 million). These 

proved by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company 

factors were partly offset by the disposal of the subsidiary 

containing  forecasts  for  volumes,  revenues,  operating 

Enel Green Power France (€29 million). 

costs,  capital  expenditure,  industrial  and  commercial 

“Impairment  losses”  are  recognized  following  impairment 

organization  and  developments  in  the  main  macroe-

tests, as discussed below.

conomic  variables  (inflation,  nominal  interest  rates  and 

exchange  rates)  and  commodity  prices.  In  the  previous 

“Reclassification from/to ‘Assets held for sale’” reports the re-

year, the time horizon considered in preparing the busi-

classification of the goodwill of the Slovenské elektrárne CGU, 

ness plan was 10 years. The change was made to bring 

which in view of the decisions taken by management meets the 

policy in this area into line with international best practi-

requirements of IFRS 5 for classification as assets held for sale. 

ce. More specifically the explicit period of cash flows con-

The  criteria  used  to  identify  the  cash  generating  units 

sidered in impairment testing differs in accordance with 

(CGUs) were essentially based (in line with management’s 

the  specific  features  and  business  cycles  of  the  various 

strategic  and  operational  vision)  on  the  specific  characte-

CGUs being tested. These differences are generally asso-

ristics of their business, on the operational rules and regu-

ciated with the different average times needed to build 

lations  of  the  markets  in  which  Enel  operates  and  on  the 

and bring into service the plant and other works that cha-

corporate organization, as well as on the level of reporting 

racterize the investments of the specific businesses that 

monitored by management.

make up the CGU (conventional thermal generation, nu-

The recoverable value of the goodwill recognized was esti-

clear power, renewables, distribution, etc.);

mated  by  calculating  the  value  in  use  of  the  CGUs  using 

 > for subsequent years, from assumptions concerning long-

discounted cash flow models, which involve estimating ex-

term developments in the main variables that determine 

pected  future  cash  flows  and  applying  an  appropriate  di-

cash flows, the average residual useful life of assets or the 

scount rate, selected on the basis of market inputs such as 

duration of the concessions. 

risk-free rates, betas and market risk premiums. 

More  specifically,  the  terminal  value  was  calculated  as  a 

Cash flows were determined on the basis of the best infor-

perpetuity or annuity with a nominal growth rate equal to 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS18. Goodwill - €14,027 million 

“Goodwill” amounted to €14,027 million, a decrease of €940 million.

Endesa

Latin America

Enel Russia

Enel Green Power Group

Slovenské elektrárne

Enel Energia

Enel Distributie Muntenia

Enel Energie Muntenia

Nuove Energie

Enel Stoccaggi

Total

Cost

10,999

3,260

1,119

960

697

579

547

113

26

1

Accumulated 

impairment 

Net carrying 

amount

(2,392)

(856)

(85)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

8,607

3,260

263

875

697

579

547

113

26

-

25

(23)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

(103)

53

(1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change in scope 

of consolidation

Exchange rate 

differences

Impairment losses

Reclassification from/to 
“Assets held for sale”

at Dec. 31, 2014

Cost Accumulated impairment 

Net carrying amount

-

-

(160)

(34)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(697)

-

-

-

-

-

10,999

3,285

1,016

990

-

579

546

113

26

1

18,301

(3,334)

14,967

(51)

(194)

(697)

17,555

(2,392)

-

(1,016)

(119)

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

(3,528)

8,607

3,285

-

871

-

579

546

113

26

-

14,027

the long-term rate of growth in electricity and/or inflation 

scussed below.

(depending  on  the  country  and  business  involved)  and  in 

In order to verify the robustness of the value in use of the 

any case no higher than the average long-term growth rate 

CGUs, sensitivity analyses were conducted for the main dri-

of the reference market. The value in use calculated as de-

vers  of  the  values,  in  particular  WACC  and  the  long-term 

scribed  above  was  found  to  be  greater  than  the  amount 

growth  rate,  the  outcomes  of  which  fully  supported  that 

recognized  on  the  balance  sheet,  with  the  exceptions  di-

value. 

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The table below reports the composition of the main goodwill 

along with the discount rates applied and the time horizon 

values according to the company to which the CGU belongs, 

over which the expected cash flows have been discounted.

Millions of euro

Amount

 Growth rate (1)

Discount rate pre-tax 
WACC (2) 

Explicit period of 
cash flows

Terminal value (3)

Amount

Growth rate (1) 

WACC (2) 

cash flows

Terminal value (3)

Discount rate pre-tax

Explicit period of

at Dec. 31, 2013

8,607

3,260

263

697

660

579

403

262

103

33

26

24

29

13

5

1

1.80%

-

1.20%

1.00%

2.40%

0.70%

2.00%

3.40%

2.10%

2.00%

0.70%

2.00%

1.90%

2.40%

3.00%

1.90%

8.40%

8.90%

12.20%

8.80%

9.90%

12.70%

7.90%

8.50%

7.70%

13.60%

9.90%

10.00%

7.60%

10.60%

8.20%

9.80%

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

5 years

10 years

10 years

5 years

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

10 years

14 years

23 years

19 years

18 years

17 years

18 years

19 years

13 years

11 years

23 years

Endesa - Iberian peninsula (4)

Endesa - Latin America 

Enel Russia

Slovenské elektrárne

Enel Romania (5)

Enel Energia

Enel Green Power España 

Enel Green Power Latin America 

Enel Green Power North America

Enel Green Power Hellas

Nuove Energie

Enel Green Power Italia

Enel Green Power France

Enel Green Power Romania

Enel Green Power Bulgaria

Enel Green Power South Africa 

at Dec. 31, 2014

8,607

3,285

-

-

659

579

404

308

117

-

26

24

-

13

5

-

1.92%

2.67%

0.97%

2.07%

0.13%

2.00%

3.45%

2.17%

-

0.29%

2.00%

2.07%

2.50%

-

7.92%

8.48%

14.99%

7.90%

11.98%

7.90%

8.53%

7.46%

18.69%

8.98%

8.15%

8.26%

8.27%

-

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

10 years

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

15 years

13 years

22 years

20 years

21 years

16 years

5 years Perpetuity /14 years (6)

5 years

5 years

-

15 years

17 years

-

(1)  Perpetual growth rate of cash flows after explicit period.
(2)  Pre-tax WACC calculated using the iterative method: the discount rate that ensures that the value in use calculated with pre-tax cash flows is equal to that 

calculated with post-tax cash flows discounted with the post-tax WACC.

(3)  The terminal value has been estimated on the basis of a perpetuity or an annuity with a rising yield for the years indicated in the column.
(4)  Goodwill includes the portion referring to Enel Green Power España.
(5)  Includes all companies operating in Romania. 
(6) The terminal value for Enel Green Power Italia was estimated on the basis of a perpetuity for the hydroelectric and geothermal plants and an expected 

annuity with a rising yield for a period of 14 years for other renewables technologies (wind, solar, biomass).

At  December  31,  2014,  impairment  testing  of  the  CGU  to 

 > €269  million  on  the  Enel  Green  Power  Hellas  CGU,  of 

which goodwill had been allocated found the following im-

which €34 million attributed to goodwill and the remain-

pairment losses:

der to generation assets, the concessions and the deve-

 > €365 million on the Enel Russia CGU (formerly Enel OGK-

lopment projects in the pipeline, originating in the conti-

5), of which €160 million attributed to goodwill and the 

nuing adverse economic conditions, which have led to a 

remainder  to  generation  assets,  originating  in  the  ex-

substantial reduction in rate subsidies.

pected contraction in future income flows in view of the 

continuing signs of economic slowdown and the conse-

At December 31, 2013, an impairment loss of €744 million 

quent expected decrease in price growth in the medium 

had been recognized on the Enel Russia CGU (formerly Enel 

term;

OGK-5).

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMillions of euro

Amount

 Growth rate (1)

WACC (2) 

cash flows

Terminal value (3)

Amount

Growth rate (1) 

Discount rate pre-tax 

Explicit period of 

Discount rate pre-tax
WACC (2) 

Explicit period of
cash flows

Terminal value (3)

Endesa - Iberian peninsula (4)

Endesa - Latin America 

Enel Russia

Slovenské elektrárne

Enel Romania (5)

Enel Energia

Enel Green Power España 

Enel Green Power Latin America 

Enel Green Power North America

Enel Green Power Hellas

Nuove Energie

Enel Green Power Italia

Enel Green Power France

Enel Green Power Romania

Enel Green Power Bulgaria

Enel Green Power South Africa 

at Dec. 31, 2014

8,607

3,285

-

-

659

579

404

308

117

26

24

-

-

13

5

-

1.92%

2.67%

0.97%

2.07%

0.13%

2.00%

3.45%

2.17%

0.29%

2.00%

2.07%

2.50%

-

-

7.92%

8.48%

14.99%

7.90%

11.98%

7.90%

8.53%

7.46%

18.69%

8.98%

8.15%

8.26%

8.27%

-

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

10 years

5 years

5 years

-

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

15 years

13 years

22 years

20 years

21 years

16 years

15 years

17 years

-

5 years Perpetuity /14 years (6)

(1)  Perpetual growth rate of cash flows after explicit period.

(2)  Pre-tax WACC calculated using the iterative method: the discount rate that ensures that the value in use calculated with pre-tax cash flows is equal to that 

calculated with post-tax cash flows discounted with the post-tax WACC.

(3)  The terminal value has been estimated on the basis of a perpetuity or an annuity with a rising yield for the years indicated in the column.

(4)  Goodwill includes the portion referring to Enel Green Power España.

(5)  Includes all companies operating in Romania. 

(6) The terminal value for Enel Green Power Italia was estimated on the basis of a perpetuity for the hydroelectric and geothermal plants and an expected 

annuity with a rising yield for a period of 14 years for other renewables technologies (wind, solar, biomass).

at Dec. 31, 2013

8,607

3,260

263

697

660

579

403

262

103

33

26

24

29

13

5

1

1.80%

-

1.20%

1.00%

2.40%

0.70%

2.00%

3.40%

2.10%

2.00%

0.70%

2.00%

1.90%

2.40%

3.00%

1.90%

8.40%

8.90%

12.20%

8.80%

9.90%

12.70%

7.90%

8.50%

7.70%

13.60%

9.90%

10.00%

7.60%

10.60%

8.20%

9.80%

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

5 years

10 years

10 years

5 years

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

Perpetuity

10 years

14 years

23 years

19 years

18 years

17 years

18 years

19 years

13 years

11 years

23 years

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19. Deferred tax assets and liabilities - €7,067 million and 
€9,220 million 

The following table details changes in deferred tax assets and 

ble also reports the amount of deferred tax assets that, where 

liabilities  by  type  of  timing  difference  and  calculated  based 

allowed, can be offset against deferred tax liabilities.

on the tax rates established by applicable regulations. The ta-

Increase/ 
(Decrease) 
taken to 
income 
statement

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Increase/ 
(Decrease) 
taken to equity

Change in 
scope of 
consolidation

Other 
changes

Exchange rate 
differences

Reclassification 
from/to “Assets 
held for sale”

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

1,891

452

2,031

99

460

1,705

6,186

(307)

18

2

1,116

1,281

4

-

-

291

28

323

(3)

(85)

(6)

(14)

2,239

-

(1)

-

(5)

(9)

(35)

(16)

(48)

93

(91)

(5)

8

(2)

(11)

(16)

(518)

(3)

(44)

(28)

(607)

1,166

105

659

2,898

7,067

8,005

(599)

-

(50)

(26)

(106)

(459)

6,765

170

2,620

10,795

42

(403)

(960)

298

(19)

279

-

8

(42)

(36)

3

(59)

(11)

5

(112)

(10)

(212)

(681)

453

2,002

9,220

1,660

4,052

(239)

Millions of euro

Deferred tax assets:

- differences in the value 
of intangible assets, 
and property, plant and 
equipment

- accruals to provisions 
for risks and charges 
and impairment 
losses with deferred 
deductibility

- tax loss carried forward

- measurement of 
financial instruments

- other items

Total

Deferred tax liabilities:

- differences on non-
current and financial 
assets

- measurement of 
financial instruments

- other items

Total

Non-offsettable 
deferred tax assets

Non-offsettable 
deferred tax liabilities

Excess net deferred 
tax liabilities after any 
offsetting

At December 31, 2014, “Deferred tax assets” totaled €7,067 

equipment considered non-deductible;

million (€6,186 million at December 31, 2013).

 > the  reclassification  to  assets  held  for  sale  of  Slovenské 

The  increase  during  the  year  amounted  to  €881  million, 

elektrárne;

mainly reflecting:

 > uses and releases of the provisions for risks and charges;

 > the  recognition  of  deferred  tax  assets  by  the  subsidiary 

 > the effects of the elimination of the Robin Hood Tax fol-

Enel Iberoamérica (formerly Enel Energy Europe) totaling 

lowing a judicial ruling that the IRES surtax was uncon-

€1,392 million in respect of the distribution of dividends 

stitutional.

in extraordinary corporate transactions involving Endesa 

It should also be noted that no deferred tax assets were re-

in the last Quarter of 2014;

corded in relation to prior tax losses in the amount of €756 

 > the  recognition  of  deferred  tax  assets  in  respect  of 

million because, on the basis of current estimates of future 

certain 

impairment 

losses  on  property,  plant  and 

taxable income, it is not certain that such assets will be re-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTScovered. More specifically, the losses include those attribu-

rious years and the deferred taxation in respect of the dif-

table to the holding companies located in the Netherlands 

ferences  between  depreciation  charged  for  tax  purposes, 

in the amount of €263 million and to the Renewable Energy 

including accelerated depreciation, and depreciation based 

Division in the amount of €247 million. 

on the estimated useful lives of assets. The difference com-

“Deferred tax liabilities” amounted to €9,220 million at De-

deferred tax assets, to the reclassification to assets held for 

cember 31, 2014 (€10,795 million at December 31, 2013). 

sale of the assets of Slovenské elektrárne, as well as to the 

They essentially include the determination of the tax effects 

change  in  tax  rates  in  Spain  and  a  number  of  countries  in 

pared with the previous year is mainly attributable, as with 

of  the  value  adjustments  to  assets  acquired  as  part  of  the 

Latin America.

final  allocation  of  the  cost  of  acquisitions  made  in  the  va-

209

20. Equity investments accounted for using the equity method - 
€872 million 

Investments in joint arrangements and associated companies accounted for using the equity method are as follows.

Millions of euro

% holding

Income effect

Change in scope 
of consolidation 

Dividends

Reclassification from/to 

“Assets held for sale”

Impairment losses

Other changes

% holding

Joint arrangements

Hydro Dolomiti Enel

Tejo Energia Produção e Distribução 
de Energia Eléctrica

Empresa de Energía Cundinamarca

RusEnergoSbyt

Energie Electrique de Tahaddart

Centrales Hidroeléctricas de Aysén

PowerCrop

Nuclenor

Inversiones Gas Atacama 

Associates

Elica 2

ENEOP - Eólicas de Portugal

CESI

Tecnatom

GNL Quinteros

EEVM - Empreendimentos Eólicos do 
Vale do Minho

Suministradora Eléctrica de Cádiz

Terrae

Compañía Eólica Tierras Altas

LaGeo

Buffalo Dunes Wind Project

Tirme

Other

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

210

49.0%

38.9%

40.4%

49.5%

32.0%

51.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

30.0%

36.0%

42.7%

45.0%

20.0%

50.0%

33.5%

20.0%

35.6%

36.2%

49.0%

40.0%

58

34

59

30

96

6

12

171

135

55

37

30

7

15

17

15

14

98

69

23

181

1,372

57

6

3

47

5

-

(1)

(56)

4

-

17

3

1

5

14

3

-

-

28

4

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(174)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(100)

(76)

(19)

23

142

(346)

(48)

(4)

-

(71)

(6)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

-

(9)

(10)

(3)

-

(1)

(30)

-

(3)

(69)

(255)

The “Change in scope of consolidation” item includes the 

The  application  of  the  equity  method  to  the  investments 

impact of the acquisition of an additional stake in Inversio-

in RusEnergoSbyt and PowerCrop incorporates implicit go-

nes Gas Atacama in Chile and Buffalo Dunes Wind Project 

odwill of €25 million and €9 million, respectively. 

in  the  United  States,  which  gave  Enel  control  over  those 

companies,  enabling  line-by-line  consolidation,  as  well 

“Impairment  losses”  on  equity  methods  accounted  for 

as  the  impact  of  the  disposal,  in  December  2014,  of  in-

using  the  equity  method  amounted  to  €177  million;  for 

vestments in LaGeo and Tirme.

more details, please see note 12.

210

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(88)

(89)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(18)

(18)

(177)

at

Dec. 31, 2014

218

61

34

29

29

8

5

-

-

50

60

39

30

21

18

17

15

13

-

-

-

225

872

(1)

1

(3)

(6)

-

-

-

44

(1)

(12)

4

-

(1)

18

(1)

-

-

-

4

3

(1)

106

154

49.0%

38.9%

40.4%

49.5%

32.0%

51.0%

50.0%

50.0%

30.0%

36.0%

42.7%

45.0%

20.0%

50.0%

33.5%

20.0%

35.6%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS20. Equity investments accounted for using the equity method - 

€872 million 

Investments in joint arrangements and associated companies accounted for using the equity method are as follows.

Inversiones Gas Atacama 

(174)

Joint arrangements

Hydro Dolomiti Enel

Tejo Energia Produção e Distribução 

de Energia Eléctrica

Empresa de Energía Cundinamarca

RusEnergoSbyt

Energie Electrique de Tahaddart

Centrales Hidroeléctricas de Aysén

PowerCrop

Nuclenor

Associates

Elica 2

CESI

Tecnatom

GNL Quinteros

ENEOP - Eólicas de Portugal

EEVM - Empreendimentos Eólicos do 

Vale do Minho

Suministradora Eléctrica de Cádiz

Compañía Eólica Tierras Altas

Buffalo Dunes Wind Project

Terrae

LaGeo

Tirme

Other

Total

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

restated

210

49.0%

38.9%

40.4%

49.5%

32.0%

51.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

30.0%

36.0%

42.7%

45.0%

20.0%

50.0%

33.5%

20.0%

35.6%

36.2%

49.0%

40.0%

171

135

58

34

59

30

96

6

12

55

37

30

7

15

17

15

14

98

69

23

181

1,372

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

(56)

57

47

6

3

5

-

4

3

1

5

3

-

-

4

-

2

-

17

14

28

(100)

(76)

(19)

23

142

(346)

(48)

(4)

(71)

(6)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

(9)

(10)

(3)

(1)

(30)

(3)

(69)

(255)

Millions of euro

% holding

Income effect

of consolidation 

Dividends

Change in scope 

Reclassification from/to 
“Assets held for sale”

Impairment losses

Other changes

% holding

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(18)

(18)

-

-

-

-

-

(88)

-

-

-

(89)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(177)

at
Dec. 31, 2014

218

61

34

29

29

8

5

-

-

50

60

39

30

21

18

17

15

13

-

-

-

225

872

(1)

1

(3)

(6)

-

-

-

44

(1)

4

(12)

-

(1)

18

(1)

-

-

-

4

3

(1)

106

154

49.0%

38.9%

40.4%

49.5%

32.0%

51.0%

50.0%

50.0%

30.0%

36.0%

42.7%

45.0%

20.0%

50.0%

33.5%

20.0%

35.6%

“Reclassification from/to ‘Assets held for sale’” regard the 

ment meet the requirements of IFRS 5 for classification as 

investments  held  by  Slovenské  elektrárne  in  a  number  of 

assets held for sale at December 31, 2014.

associates that in view of the decisions taken by manage-

211

261

315

101

155

150

at

-

-

53

59

1

49

-

18

33

22

6

147

166

-

-

-

-

81

43

108

14

26

26

12

at

85

6

131

94

56

31

16

72

-

40

39

61

19

15

64

5

98

22

32

27

86

-

40

42

50

19

3

at

251

6

131

409

109

90

17

121

-

58

72

41

21

444

16

9

84

91

26

(21)

9

167

91

67

36

51

36

at

428

188

38

85

94

28

24

13

84

96

66

32

51

40

211

5

98

362

103

75

27

194

-

54

68

45

15

220

234

270

295

The following table provides a summary of financial information for each joint arrangement and associate of the Group not 

classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5.

Millions of euro

Non-current assets

Current assets

Total assets

Non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

518

9

2

378

169

132

41

74

6

576

181

3

423

172

143

37

57

7

137

12

105

139

18

34

12

99

3

103

13

166

136

22

41

8

88

6

655

21

107

517

187

166

53

173

9

679

194

169

559

194

184

45

145

13

1,358

1,214

387

278

1,745

1,492

1,399

1,249

179

159

1,578

1,408

63

72

262

77

44

62

69

274

75

45

82

63

44

19

7

92

69

53

17

16

145

135

306

96

51

154

138

327

92

61

Joint arrangements

Hydro Dolomiti Enel

Centrales Hidroeléctricas 
de Aysén

RusEnergoSbyt

Tejo Energia Produção e 
Distribução de Energia 
Eléctrica

Empresa de Energía 
Cundinamarca

Energie Electrique de 
Tahaddart

PowerCrop

Nuclenor

Associates

Elica 2

ENEOP - Eólicas de 
Portugal

CESI

Tecnatom

EEVM - Empreendimentos 
Eólicos do Vale do Minho

Suministradora Eléctrica 
de Cádiz

Compañía Eólica Tierras 
Altas

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following table provides a summary of financial information for each joint arrangement and associate of the Group not 

classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5.

Joint arrangements

Hydro Dolomiti Enel

Centrales Hidroeléctricas 

de Aysén

RusEnergoSbyt

Tejo Energia Produção e 

Distribução de Energia 

Eléctrica

Empresa de Energía 

Cundinamarca

Energie Electrique de 

Tahaddart

PowerCrop

Nuclenor

Associates

Elica 2

Portugal

CESI

Tecnatom

ENEOP - Eólicas de 

EEVM - Empreendimentos 

Eólicos do Vale do Minho

Suministradora Eléctrica 

de Cádiz

Compañía Eólica Tierras 

Altas

518

9

2

378

169

132

41

74

6

63

72

77

44

262

274

at

576

181

3

423

172

143

37

57

7

62

69

75

45

at

103

13

166

136

22

41

8

88

6

92

69

53

17

16

655

21

107

517

187

166

53

173

9

145

135

306

96

51

137

12

105

139

18

34

12

99

3

82

63

44

19

7

at

679

194

169

559

194

184

45

145

13

154

138

327

92

61

Millions of euro

Non-current assets

Current assets

Total assets

Non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

at

Dec. 31, 2013 

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

Dec. 31, 2014

restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

147

166

-

-

-

-

64

5

98

261

315

101

81

43

-

108

-

53

59

1

49

-

22

32

27

86

-

85

6

131

94

56

31

16

72

-

211

5

98

362

103

75

27

194

-

251

6

131

409

109

90

17

121

-

1,358

1,214

387

278

1,745

1,492

1,399

1,249

179

159

1,578

1,408

14

26

18

33

220

234

26

12

22

6

40

42

50

19

3

40

39

61

19

15

54

68

58

72

270

295

45

15

41

21

444

16

9

428

188

38

155

150

84

91

26

(21)

9

167

91

67

36

51

36

85

94

28

24

13

84

96

66

32

51

40

213

Millions of euro

Total revenue

Income before tax

Net income from continuing 
operations

2014

2013 restated

2014

2013 restated

2014

2013 restated

Joint arrangements

Hydro Dolomiti Enel

365

311

-

1,834

-

2,693

195

108

52

3

25

-

213

62

97

80

16

10

202

110

57

4

7

-

195

91

100

89

16

20

Centrales Hidroeléctricas 
de Aysén

RusEnergoSbyt

Tejo Energia Produção e 
Distribução de Energia 
Eléctrica

Empresa de Energía 
Cundinamarca

Energie Electrique de 
Tahaddart

PowerCrop

Nuclenor

Associates

Elica 2

ENEOP - Eólicas de 
Portugal

CESI

Tecnatom

EEVM - Empreendimentos 
Eólicos do Vale do Minho

Suministradora Eléctrica 
de Cádiz

Compañía Eólica Tierras 
Altas

21. Derivatives 

235

(14)

87

22

13

23

(3)

(113)

-

52

(1)

3

37

8

-

174

(8)

203

36

7

27

(3)

1

(1)

25

15

2

45

9

6

147

(2)

68

16

8

16

(2)

(112)

-

43

(2)

3

28

8

-

98

(6)

162

27

3

20

(2)

22

(1)

40

10

2

32

9

4

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Derivative financial assets

Derivative financial liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

1,335

2,441

at
Dec. 31, 2013
restated

444

2,216

at
Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013
at
restated

5,500

5,441

2,690

2,940

For more information on derivatives classified as non-current financial assets, please see notes 43 and 44 for hedging deri-

vatives and trading derivatives, respectively.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS22. Other non-current financial assets - €3,645 million  

Millions of euro

Equity investments in other companies 
measured at fair value 

Equity investments in other companies 

Receivables and securities included in 
net financial debt (see note 22.1) 

Service concession arrangements

Non-current prepaid financial expense

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change

157

56

2,701

669

62

3,645

183

102

4,965

618

102

5,970

(26)

(46)

(2,264)

51

(40)

(2,325)

-14.2%

-45.1%

-45.6%

8.3%

-39.2%

-38.9%

“Other  non-current  financial  assets”  decreased  by  €2,325 

of infrastructure used to provide public services on a conces-

million on 2013. In particular, the decline reflected a reduc-

sion basis and recognized in application of IFRIC 12.

tion of receivables included in net financial debt, as discus-

sed in note 22.1. 

Equity investments in other companies measured at fair va-

“Service  concession  arrangements”  regard  amounts  due 

lue and at cost break down as follows:

from the grantor for the construction and/or improvement 

Millions of euro

% holding

% holding

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change

Bayan Resources

147

10.00%

Echelon

Galsi 

Other

Total

7.07%

15.61%

4

15

47

213

10.00%

7.07%

15.61%

169

5

15

96

285

(22)

(1)

-

(49)

(72)

The change with respect to 2013 is essentially attributable to 

“Equity  investments  in  other  companies”  includes  compa-

both the disposal of a number of minor equity investments 

nies whose market value cannot be readily determined and 

in Spain and Brazil and a reduction in the fair value of Bayan 

so, in the absence of plans to sell them, are carried at cost 

Resources. 

adjusted for any impairment losses.

215

22.1 Other non-current financial assets included in net financial debt - € 
2,701 million

Millions of euro

Securities held to maturity 

Financial investments in funds or portfolio management 
products at fair value through profit or loss 

Financial receivables in respect of Spanish electrical system 
deficit

Other financial receivables 

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

139

40

-

2,522

2,701

128

24

1,498

3,315

4,965

11

16

(1,498)

(793)

(2,264)

8.6%

66.7%

- 

-23.9%

-45.6%

“Financial receivables in respect of Spanish electrical system 

 > receivables in respect of the Electricity Equalization Fund 

deficit” comprise amounts due to Endesa in respect of the 

in the amount of €434 million (unchanged on December 

system  rate  deficit  in  Spain.  The  decrease  is  attributable 

31, 2013), regarding the reimbursement of non-recurring 

to  the  receipt,  in  December  2014,  of  funds  from  the  assi-

charges connected with the early replacement of electro-

gnment without recourse, as permitted by the provisions of 

mechanical meters;

Decree Law of December 13, 2014, which permits the assi-

 > the receivable in respect of the reimbursement, provided 

gnment to private-sector entities of receivables in respect of 

for by the Authority for Electricity, Gas and the Water Sy-

2013, which under previous legislation had been recovera-

stem in Italy with Resolution 157/2012, of costs incurred 

ble over a period of 15 years. 

with  the  termination  of  the  Electrical  Worker  Pension 

Finally, in accordance with the new regulation of the defi-

Fund in the amount of €393 million (€448 million at De-

cit  set  out  in  Decree  Law  24/2013,  government  forecasts 

cember 31, 2013);

do not expect deficits to be generated in the future. In any 

 > the  receivable  of  the  Argentine  generation  companies 

event,  any  deficit  that  should  emerge  shall  be  treated  as 

in respect of the wholesale electricity market deposited 

temporary  until  November  of  the  following  year,  at  which 

with  the  FONINVEMEM  (Fondo  Nacional  de  Inversión 

time the receivable is settled. For this reason, the provisional 

Mercado Eléctrico Mayorista) in the amount of €218 mil-

deficit for 2014 of €1,173 million is classified under “Current 

lion (€216 million at December 31, 2013).

financial assets”. 

The  change  for  the  period  reflects  the  reclassification  under 

assets held for sale of the receivable in respect of the Slovakian 

At December 31, 2014, “Other financial receivables” included:

decommissioning fund in the amount of €813 million.

23. Other non-current assets - €885 million  

Millions of euro

Receivables due from Electricity Equalization Fund and similar 
bodies

Net assets of employee benefit programs

Other receivables

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

59

-

826

885

46

21

750

817

Change

13

(21)

76

68

28.3%

- 

10.1%

8.3%

“Receivables due from Electricity Equalization Fund and si-

vable in respect of the Electricity Equalization Fund claimed 

milar bodies” at December 31, 2014 include only the recei-

by the Enel Distribuzione. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSIn 2013, “Net assets of employee benefit programs” repor-

At  December  31,  2014, “Other  receivables”  mainly  regard 

ted assets backing a number of employee benefit plans for 

tax receivables in the amount of €501 million (€476 million 

Endesa  employees,  net  of  actuarial  liabilities.  In  2014,  the 

at  December  31,  2013)  and  advances  to  suppliers  in  the 

item was reclassified to liabilities as liabilities were greater 

amount of €141 million (€154 million at the end of 2013).

than actuarial assets.

24. Inventories - €3,334 million

Millions of euro

Raw materials, consumables and supplies:

- fuel

- materials, equipment and other inventories

Total raw materials, consumables and supplies 

Environmental certificates:

- green certificates

- white certificates

- CO2 emissions allowances 

Total

Buildings available for sale

Payments on account

TOTAL

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

1,533

759

2,292

623

294

3

920

76

46

1,816

616

2,432

525

461

2

988

77

58

3,334

3,555

(283)

143

(140)

98

(167)

1

(68)

(1)

(12)

(221)

-15.6%

23.2%

-5.8%

18.7%

-36.2%

50.0%

-6.9%

-1.3%

-20.7%

-6.2%

Raw  materials,  consumables  and  supplies  consist  of  fuel 

nuclear fuel and white certificates. The contraction was only 

inventories  to  cover  the  requirements  of  the  generation 

partly offset by an increase in inventories of green certifica-

companies  and  trading  activities,  as  well  as  materials  and 

tes and other materials and equipment. The buildings avai-

equipment  for  the  operation,  maintenance  and  construc-

lable for sale are related to remaining units from the Group’s 

tion  of  plants  and  distribution  networks.  The  decrease  for 

real estate portfolio and are primarily civil buildings.

the year is mainly attributable to the decline in stocks of gas, 

25. Trade receivables - €12,022 million

Millions of euro

Customers:

- sale and transport of electricity

- distribution and sale of natural gas

- other activities

Total customer receivables

Trade receivables due from associates and joint arrangements

TOTAL

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

8,361

1,679

1,920

11,960

62

12,022

8,613

1,524

1,190

11,327

51

11,378

(252)

155

730

633

11

644

-2.9%

10.2%

61.3%

5.6%

21.6%

5.7%

Trade receivables from customers are recognized net of allo- wances for doubtful accounts, which totaled €1,662 million 

217

at the end of the year, compared with an opening balance 

For more details on trade receivables, please see note 40 “Fi-

of €1,472 million. The increase in the period is mainly due to 

nancial instruments”.

an increase in sales of fuel.

26. Tax receivables - €1,547 million

Tax receivables at December 31, 2014 amounted to €1,547 

million (€419 million at December 31, 2013) and receivables 

million  and  are  essentially  related  to  income  tax  credits  in 

for  other  taxes  and  tax  surcharges  in  the  amount  of  €350 

the amount of €788 million (€992 million at December 31, 

million (€298 million at December 31, 2013).

2013), receivables for indirect taxes in the amount of €409 

27. Other current financial assets - €3,984 million

Millions of euro

Current financial assets included in net financial position

Other

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

3,860

124

3,984

5,503

104

5,607

Change

(1,643)

20

(1,623)

-29.9%

19.2%

-28.9%

27.1 Other current financial assets included in net financial debt - €3,860 
million

Millions of euro

Short-term portion of long-term financial receivables 

Receivables for factoring 

Securities available for sale 

Financial receivables and cash collateral

Other

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

1,566

177

140

1,654

323

3,860

2,976

263

17

1,720

527

5,503

(1,410)

(86)

123

(66)

(204)

(1,643)

-47.4%

-32.7%

-

-3.8%

-38.7%

-29.9%

The change in “Short-term portion of long-term financial re-

receivables to a specially-established securitization fund, 

ceivables” is mainly accounted for by:

formed by a pool of five Spanish banks, with the inten-

 > the change in financial receivables in respect of the de-

tion of closing the system deficit for 2013;

ficit  of  the  Spanish  electrical  system  as  a  result  of  the 

 > a decrease of €905 million in the financial receivables of 

accrual  of  new  receivables  in  2014  in  the  amount  of 

Enersis,  which  at  December  31,  2013  had  comprised  li-

€2,952 million (also including new receivables for extra-

quidity  temporarily  invested  in  repurchase  transactions 

peninsular  generation),  the  reclassification  of  €1,498 

with a maturity of more than 90 days, which were subse-

million, discussed in note 22.1 and, with a negative sign, 

quently  used  to  expand  the  Group’s  presence  in  Latin 

collections (€4,948 million including payments in respect 

America, as happened in 2014 with the acquisition of lar-

of extra-peninsular generation). Part of those collections 

ger stakes in Coelce, Gas Atacama and Edegel, with the 

(€1,469 million) was generated by the assignment of the 

latter channeled through Generandes Perú.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS28. Other current assets - €2,706 million

Millions of euro

Receivables due from Electricity Equalization Fund and similar 
bodies

Advances to suppliers

Receivables due from employees

Receivables due from others

Accrued operating income and prepaid expenses

Receivables for construction contracts

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

1,010

166

33

1,272

184

41

2,706

745

213

36

1,329

197

37

2,557

265

(47)

(3)

(57)

(13)

4

149

35.6%

-22.1%

-8.3%

-4.3%

-6.6%

10.8%

5.8%

“Receivables due from Electricity Equalization Fund and si-

of €59 million (€46 million in 2013), operating receivables 

milar bodies” include receivables in respect of the Italian sy-

due  from  the  Electricity  Equalization  Fund  and  similar  bo-

stem in the amount of €896 million (€669 million at Decem-

dies  at  December  31,  2014  totaled  €1,069  million  (€791 

ber 31, 2013) and the Spanish system in the amount of €114 

million at December 31, 2013), offset by payables of €4,005 

million  (€76  million  at  December  31,  2013).  Including  the 

million (€3,312 million at December 31, 2013).

portion of receivables classified as long-term in the amount 

29. Cash and cash equivalents - €13,088 million

Cash and cash equivalents, detailed in the table below, are not restricted by any encumbrances, apart from €199 million 

(€195 million at December 31, 2013) primarily in respect of deposits pledged to secure transactions.

Millions of euro

Bank and post office deposits

Cash and cash equivalents on hand

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

12,330

758

13,088

6,813

1,060

7,873

Change

5,517

(302)

5,215

81.0%

-28.5%

66.2%

The change for the period mainly reflects cash flows generated by the disposal of non-strategic assets and the proceeds 

of the disposal of 21.92% of Endesa.

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30. Assets and liabilities held for sale - €6,778 million and 
€5,290 million

Changes in assets held for sale during the year are reported in the following table.

Millions of euro

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Reclassification 
from/to current 
and non-current 
assets

Disposals and 
change in scope 
of consolidation

Impairment 

losses Other changes

at
Dec. 31, 2014

Property, plant and equipment

211

5,873

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Deferred tax assets

Equity investments accounted for using 
the equity method

Non-current financial assets

Other non-current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Current financial assets

Inventories, trade receivables and other 
current assets

Total

1

-

-

1

4

10

-

14

241

230

697

608

17

972

18

27

42

526

9,010

(16)

(2)

-

-

-

-

-

(10)

-

(14)

(42)

(2,181)

-

(697)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,878)

(5)

(5)

-

458

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

447

3,882

224

-

1,066

18

976

18

27

42

525

6,778

“Assets held for sale” amounted to €6,778 million at Decem-

more details, please see note 8.d.

ber  31,  2014.  They  largely  include  the  assets  of  Slovenské 

elektrárne  (€6,389  million),  SE  Hydropower  (€302  million) 

Liabilities held for sale at December 31, 2014 amounted to 

and other smaller companies, which in view of the decisions 

€5,290  million.  They  largely  included  the  liabilities  of  Slo-

taken by management meet the requirements of IFRS 5 for 

venské elektrárne (€5,163 million), SE Hydropower (€99 mil-

classification as assets held for sale. 

lion) and other smaller companies.

“Impairment  losses”  at  December  31,  2014  amounted 

Changes in liabilities held for sale during the year are as follows:

to  €2,878  million  and  regarded  Slovenské  elektrárne;  for 

Millions of euro

Long-term borrowings

Post-employment and other employee benefits

Non-current portion of provisions for risks and charges 

Deferred tax liabilities

Non-current financial liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

Other current financial liabilities

Current portion of provisions for risks and charges

Trade payables and other current liabilities

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Reclassification 
from/to current 
and non-current 
liabilities

Disposals and 
change in scope 
of consolidation Other changes

at
Dec. 31, 2014

-

-

-

7

-

-

-

-

-

13

20

1,422

67

2,305

681

148

1

191

47

43

399

5,304

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(13)

(13)

-

-

-

(19)

-

-

-

-

-

(2)

(21)

1,422

67

2,305

669

148

1

191

47

43

397

5,290

The net increase in all items of assets and liabilities held for 

For a summary of the fair value balances, broken down by 

sale compared with December 31, 2013 largely reflects the 

measurement  criteria,  please  see  notes  45  and  46  on  IFRS 

classifications under this item during 2014.

13 disclosures.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS31. Shareholders’ equity - €51,145 million

31.1 Equity attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company - 
€31,506 million

Share capital - €9,403 million
At December 31, 2014 (as at December 31, 2013), the sha-

Pursuant to Article 47 of the Uniform Income Tax Code (Te-

sto Unico Imposte sul Reddito), this amount does not consti-

re capital of Enel SpA – considering that no options were 

tute taxable income when distributed.

exercised as part of stock option plans in 2014 – amounted 

to €9,403,357,795 fully subscribed and paid up, represen-

ted  by  9,403,357,795  ordinary  shares  with  a  par  value  of 

€1.00 each. 

Reserve from translation of financial statements 
in currencies other than euro - €(1,321) million
The decrease for the year is due to the net depreciation of 

At  the  same  date,  based  on  the  shareholders  register  and 

the functional currency against the foreign currencies used 

the notices submitted to CONSOB and received by the Com-

by subsidiaries.

pany pursuant to Article 120 of Legislative Decree 58 of Fe-

bruary 24, 1998, as well as other available information, no 

shareholders held more than 2% of the total share capital, 

Reserve from cash flow hedge - €(1,806) million
This includes the net charges recognized in equity from the 

apart from the Ministry for the Economy and Finance, which 

measurement of cash flow hedge derivatives.

holds 31.24%, CNP Assurances (which holds 3.67%, held as 

at June 26, 2014 for asset management purposes), and Peo-

ple’s Bank of China, with 2.07%.

On February 26, 2015, the Ministry for the Economy and Fi-

Reserve  from  measurement  of  financial  instru-
ments available for sale - €105 million
This includes net unrealized income from the measurement 

nance sold an interest of 5.74% in the Company. Accordin-

at fair value of financial assets. 

gly, following that operation, the Ministry’s  holding in the 

Company has decreased from 31.24% to 25.50%.

Other reserves - €3,362 million

Reserve  from  disposal  of  equity  interests  wi-
thout loss of control - €(2,113) million
This item reports the gain posted on the public offering of 

Enel  Green  Power  shares,  net  of  expenses  associated  with 

Share premium reserve - €5,292 million

the  disposal  and  the  related  taxation,  and  the  sale  of  mi-

Pursuant to Article 2431 of the Italian Civil Code, the share 

nority interests recognized as a result of the Enersis capital 

premium reserve contains, in the case of the issue of shares 

increase. The change for the period regards the capital loss, 

at a price above par, the difference between the issue price 

net of expenses associated with the disposal and the related 

of the shares and their par value, including those resulting 

taxation, from the public offering of 21.92% of Endesa.

from conversion from bonds. The reserve, which is a capital 

reserve,  may  not  be  distributed  until  the  legal  reserve  has 

reached the threshold established under Article 2430 of the 

Civil Code.

Legal reserve - €1,881 million

Reserve from transactions in non-controlling in-
terests - €(193) million
The reserve reports the amount by which the purchase price 

in  purchases  from  third  parties  of  additional  stakes  in  com-

panies  already  controlled  in  Latin  America  (generated  in 

The legal reserve is formed of the part of net income that, 

previous years by the purchase of additional stakes in Ampla 

pursuant to Article 2430 of the Italian Civil Code, cannot be 

Energia e Serviços, Ampla Investimentos e Serviços and Eléc-

distributed as dividends.

trica Cabo Blanco) exceeds the value of the equity acquired. 

Other reserves - €2,262 million
These include €2,215 million related to the remaining por-

The  change  for  the  period  regards  the  difference  between 

the purchase price and the associated share of equity acqui-

red from non-controlling shareholders of Coelce, Generandes 

tion  of  the  value  adjustments  carried  out  when  Enel  was 

Perú (which controls Edegel with a stake of 54.20%), Enersis 

transformed from a public entity to a joint-stock company.

and Endesa Latinoamérica.

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Reserve from equity investments accounted for 
using the equity method - €(74) million
The reserve reports the share of comprehensive income to 

Reserve for employee benefits - €(671) million
The reserve includes all actuarial gains and losses, net of tax 

effects. The change is attributable to the increase in net ac-

be recognized directly in income for companies accounted 

tuarial losses recognized during the period.

for using the equity method.

Retained earnings and loss carried forward 
- €18,741 million
The reserve reports earnings from previous years that have 

The table below shows the changes in gains and losses re-

cognized directly in other comprehensive income, including 

non-controlling interests, with specific reporting of the rela-

not been distributed or allocated to other reserves.

ted tax effects.

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Changes

at Dec. 31, 2014

Of which 
sharehol-
ders of 
the Parent 
Company

Of which  
non-con-
trolling 
interests

Gains/
(Losses)  
recogni-
zed in 
equity for 
the year

Total

Released 
to income 
statement Taxes 

Change in 
scope of 
consolida-
tion

Total

Of which 
sharehol-
ders of 
the Parent 
Company

Of which 
non-
controlling 
interests

Of which 
sharehol-
ders of 
the Parent 
Company

Of which 
non-con-
trolling 
interests

Total

(2,401)

(1,084)

(1,317)

(717)

-

-

6

(711)

(237)

(474) (3,112)

(1,321)

(1,791)

(1,730)

(1,592)

(138)

(302)

(65)

20

21

(326)

(214)

(112) (2,056)

(1,806)

(250)

127

128

(1)

(23)

-

-

-

(23)

(23)

-

104

105

(1)

(63)

(58)

(5)

(36)

7

16

3

(10)

(16)

6

(73)

(74)

1

(624)

(528)

(96)

(340)

-

33

59

(248)

(143)

(105)

(872)

(671)

(201)

(4,691)

(3,134)

(1,557)

(1,418)

(58)

69

89 (1,318)

(633)

(685) (6,009)

(3,767)

(2,242)

Millions of euro

Reserve 
from 
translation 
of financial 
statements 
in currencies 
other than 
euro

Reserve 
from change 
in the fair 
value of 
cash flow 
hedges

Reserve 
from 
changes 
in the fair 
value of 
financial 
assets 
available for 
sale

Share of OCI 
of equity 
investments 
accounted 
for using 
the equity 
method

Remeasure-
ments of the 
net defined 
benefit 
liabilities/
(assets)

Total 
gains/
(losses) 
recognized 
in equity

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS31.2 Dividends

Net dividends paid in 2013

Dividends for 2012

Interim dividends for 2013

Extraordinary dividends

Total net dividend paid in 2013

Net dividends paid in 2014

Dividends for 2013

Interim dividends for 2014

Extraordinary dividends

Total dividend paid in 2014

Amount distributed (millions 
of euro)

Net dividend per share 
(euro)

1,410

-

-

1,410

1,222

-

-

1,222

0.15

-

-

0.15

-

0.13

-

-

0.13

The dividend for 2014, equal to €0.14 per share, for a total 

not take account of the effect of the distribution of the 2014 

of €1,316 million, was proposed to the Shareholders’ Mee-

dividends to shareholders.

ting called for May 28, 2015. These financial statements do 

Capital management  
The Group’s objectives for managing capital comprise safe-

In this context, the Group manages its capital structure and 

adjusts that structure when changes in economic conditions 

guarding the business as a going concern, creating value for 

so require. There were no substantive changes in objectives, 

stakeholders and supporting the development of the Group. 

policies or processes in 2014.

In particular, the Group seeks to maintain an adequate capi-

To this end, the Group constantly monitors developments in 

talization that enables it to achieve a satisfactory return for 

the level of its debt in relation to equity. The situation at De-

shareholders and ensure access to external sources of finan-

cember 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized in the following 

cing, in part by maintaining an adequate rating. 

table:

Millions of euro

Non-current financial position

Net current financial position

Non-current financial receivables and long-term securities

Net financial debt

Equity attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company

Non-controlling interests

Shareholders’ equity

Debt/equity ratio

at Dec. 31, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

48,655

(8,571)

(2,701)

37,383

31,506

19,639

51,145

0.73

50,905

(6,234)

(4,965)

39,706

35,941

16,891

52,832

0.75

Change

(2,250)

(2,337)

2,264

(2,323)

(4,435)

2,748

(1,687)

(0.02)

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31.3 Non-controlling interests - €19,639 million

The following table reports the composition of non-controlling interests.

Non-controlling 
interests

at
Dec. 31, 2014

6,648

8,690

1,134

385

2,782

-

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

1,996

10,014

1,438

923

2,306

214

19,639

16,891

Net income 
attributable to 
non-controlling 
interests

at
Dec. 31, 2014

116

464

31

(523)

167

-

255

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

84

1,013

95

133

210

10

1,545

Millions of euro

Endesa Group

Enel Latinoamérica Group

EIH Group

Slovenske Group

Enel Green Power Group

Other and minor 

Total

32. Borrowings

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Long-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

48,655

-

48,655

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

50,905

-

50,905

5,125

3,252

8,377

4,658

2,484

7,142

For more details on the nature of borrowings, please see note 40 “Financial instruments”.

224

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS33. Post-employment and other employee benefits - €3,687 
million

The Group provides its employees with a variety of benefits, 

benefit  entitling  employees  covered  by  the  electricity 

including termination benefits, additional months’ pay for 

workers  national  collective  bargaining  agreement  to 

having reached age limits or eligibility for old-age pension, 

a  bonus  for  achievement  of  seniority  milestones  (25th 

loyalty  bonuses  for  achievement  of  seniority  milestones, 

and 35th year of service). It also includes other incentive 

supplemental retirement and healthcare plans, residential 

plans, which provide for the award to certain Company 

electricity  discounts  (which  for  companies  in  Italy  only  re-

managers of a monetary bonus subject to specified con-

gard certain retired employees) and similar benefits. More 

ditions.

specifically:

Outside of Italy, major pension plans include those of Ende-

 > for  Italy,  the  item “Pension  benefits”  regards  estimated 

sa, in Spain, which break down into three types that differ 

accruals  made  to  cover  benefits  due  under  the  supple-

on the basis of employee seniority and company. In gene-

mental retirement schemes of retired executives and the 

ral, under the framework agreement of October 25, 2000, 

benefits  due  to  personnel  under  law  or  contract  at  the 

employees  participate  in  a  specific  defined-contribution 

time the employment relationship is terminated. For the 

pension plan and, in cases of disability or death of emplo-

foreign  companies,  the  item  reports  post-employment 

yees in service, a defined benefit plan which is covered by 

benefits;

appropriate  insurance  policies.  In  addition,  the  Group  has 

 > the  item “Electricity  discount”  comprises,  for  the  Italian 

two  other  limited-enrollment  plans  (i)  for  current  and  re-

companies,  a  number  of  benefits  regarding  residential 

tired Endesa employees covered by the electricity industry 

electricity supply. Until 2011 the discount was granted to 

collective bargaining agreement prior to the changes intro-

current and retired employees, but, following an agree-

duced  with  the  framework  agreement  noted  earlier  and 

ment with the unions, has now been replaced by other 

(ii) for employees of the former Catalan companies (Fecsa/

forms of remuneration for current employees and there-

Enher/HidroEmpordà). Both are defined benefit plans and 

fore remains in effect only for retired employees;

benefits are fully ensured, with the exception of the former 

 > the item “Health insurance” reports benefits for current 

plan for benefits in the event of the death of a retired em-

or retired employees covering medical expenses;

ployee.

 > “Other benefits” mainly regard the loyalty bonus, which 

Finally, the Brazilian companies have also established defi-

for  Italy  is  represented  by  the  estimated  liability  for  the 

ned benefit plans. 

225

The following table reports changes in the defined benefit 

gation with the actuarial liability.

obligation for post-employment and other long-term em-

The obligation at December 31, 2013 (€3,677 million) is re-

ployee benefits at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 

ported net of plan assets (€21 million).

2013, respectively, as well as a reconciliation of that obli-

Millions of euro

2014

2013 restated

CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL OBLIGATION

Actuarial obligation at January 1 

2,366

1,848

Pension benefits

Electricity 
discount Health insurance Other benefits

209

4

11

-

9

5

(2)

-

(1)

-

-

(13)

1

-

223

-

-

-

-

13

-

(13)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

362

48

10

1

(7)

(17)

(24)

-

(18)

-

-

(89)

(2)

(1)

263

-

-

-

-

22

-

(22)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

4,785

75

206

3

445

(75)

(66)

8

(23)

-

1

(427)

6

(67)

4,871

1,187

82

28

4

309

1

(360)

-

-

1,251

58

7

2

-

-

67

3,687

Pension benefits

Electricity discount

Health insurance

Other benefits

3,636

66

147

3

(104)

(7)

(35)

(1,023)

(131)

(195)

-

2

7

-

2

-

-

2,366

1,320

82

(83)

(96)

157

(195)

1,187

47

3

19

(11)

-

58

1,674

6

57

(1)

177

29

(1)

(96)

3

-

1,848

96

(96)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

239

2

12

1

(13)

(4)

(13)

(15)

209

15

(15)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

249

99

10

29

(7)

43

(3)

(11)

-

-

-

1

-

(48)

362

25

(25)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,237

1,848

209

362

(38)

(1,023)

(156)

Total

5,798

173

226

32

53

61

-

2

11

-

(354)

4,785

1,320

82

(83)

(96)

293

(331)

2

-

-

1,187

47

3

19

-

58

(11)

3,656

6

60

1

173

(39)

(36)

-

-

-

-

(88)

2

-

1,927

-

-

-

-

88

-

(88)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,927

223

263

Current service cost

Interest expense

Actuarial (gains)/losses arising from changes in 
demographic assumptions

Actuarial (gains)/losses arising from changes in financial 
assumptions

Experience adjustments

Past service cost

(Gains)/Losses arising from settlements

Exchange rate differences

Employer contributions

Employee contributions

Benefits paid

Other changes

Liabilities classified as held for sale

Actuarial obligation at December 31 (A)

CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS

Fair value of plan assets at January 1 

Interest income

Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in 
interest income

Exchange rate differences

Employer contributions

Employee contributions

Benefits paid

Other payments

Changes in scope of consolidation

Fair value of plan assets at December 31 (B)

EFFECT OF ASSET CEILING

Asset ceiling at January 1

Interest income

Changes in asset ceiling

Exchange rate differences

Changes in scope of consolidation

Asset ceiling at December 31 (C)

Net liability in balance sheet (A-B+C)

17

125

1

270

(24)

(4)

8

(4)

-

1

(237)

5

(66)

2,458

1,187

82

28

4

186

1

(237)

-

-

1,251

58

7

2

-

-

67

1,274

226

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Millions of euro

2013 restated

2014

Electricity 

Pension benefits

discount Health insurance Other benefits

Total

Pension benefits

Electricity discount

Health insurance

Other benefits

(237)

(88)

(13)

Actuarial obligation at December 31 (A)

1,927

223

CHANGES IN ACTUARIAL OBLIGATION

Actuarial obligation at January 1 

Current service cost

Interest expense

Actuarial (gains)/losses arising from changes in 

demographic assumptions

Actuarial (gains)/losses arising from changes in financial 

(Gains)/Losses arising from settlements

assumptions

Experience adjustments

Past service cost

Exchange rate differences

Employer contributions

Employee contributions

Benefits paid

Other changes

Liabilities classified as held for sale

CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS

Fair value of plan assets at January 1 

Interest income

Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in 

interest income

Exchange rate differences

Employer contributions

Employee contributions

Benefits paid

Other payments

Changes in scope of consolidation

Fair value of plan assets at December 31 (B)

EFFECT OF ASSET CEILING

Asset ceiling at January 1

Interest income

Changes in asset ceiling

Exchange rate differences

Changes in scope of consolidation

Asset ceiling at December 31 (C)

Net liability in balance sheet (A-B+C)

2,366

17

125

270

(24)

(4)

(4)

1

8

-

1

5

(66)

2,458

1,187

82

28

4

186

(237)

1,251

58

1

-

-

7

2

-

-

67

1,274

1,848

6

60

1

173

(39)

(36)

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

88

(88)

209

4

11

(2)

(1)

-

9

5

-

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

362

48

10

1

(7)

(17)

(24)

(18)

(89)

(2)

(1)

263

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,785

75

206

445

(75)

(66)

(23)

3

8

-

1

6

(427)

(67)

4,871

1,187

82

28

4

309

1

-

-

7

2

-

-

1,251

58

67

3,687

13

22

(13)

(22)

(360)

3,636

66

147

3

(104)

(7)

(35)

(1,023)

(131)

-

2

(195)

7

-

2,366

1,320

82

(83)

(96)

157

2

(195)

-

-

1,187

47

3

19

(11)

-

58

1,674

6

57

(1)

177

29

-

-

(1)

-

-

(96)

3

-

1,848

-

-

-

-

96

-

(96)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

239

2

12

1

(13)

(4)

-

-

(13)

-

-

(15)

-

-

209

-

-

-

-

15

-

(15)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

249

99

10

29

(7)

43

(3)

-

(11)

-

-

(48)

1

-

362

-

-

-

-

25

-

(25)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,927

223

263

1,237

1,848

209

362

Total

5,798

173

226

32

53

61

(38)

(1,023)

(156)

-

2

(354)

11

-

4,785

1,320

82

(83)

(96)

293

2

(331)

-

-

1,187

47

3

19

(11)

-

58

3,656

227

 
Millions of euro

(Gains)/Losses charged to profit or loss

Service cost and past service cost

Net interest expense

(Gains)/Losses arising from settlements 

Actuarial (gains)/losses on other long-term benefits

Other changes

Total

Millions of euro

Change in (gains)/losses in OCI

Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in interest income

Actuarial (gains)/losses on defined benefit plans

Changes in asset ceiling excluding amounts included in interest income

Total

2014

2013 restated

(26)

131

8

35

7

155

50

147

(1,023)

85

(12)

(753)

2014

2013 restated

(28)

366

2

340

83

157

19

259

The  change  in  cost  recognized  through  profit  or  loss  is 

the year is reported net of the fair value of plan assets, en-

mainly attributable to the cancellation in 2013 of the transi-

tirely  accounted  for  by  the  Enersis  Group,  amounting  to 

tion-to-retirement plan introduced in 2012 owing to lack of 

€1,251 million at December 31, 2014. The plan assets break 

participation, prompting derecognition of the liability. 

down as follows:

The  liability  recognized  in  the  balance  sheet  at  the  end  of 

Investment quoted in active markets

Equity instruments

Fixed-income securities

Unquoted investments 

Property

Assets held by insurance undertakings

Other 

Total

2014

2013 restated

5%

29%

5%

-

61%

100%

6%

27%

3%

11%

53%

100%

The main actuarial assumptions used to calculate the liabi-

which are consistent with those used the previous year, are 

lities  in  respect  of  employee  benefits  and  the  plan  assets, 

set out in the following table.

Italy

Iberian 
peninsula

2014

Latin America

Other

Italy

Iberian 
peninsula

Latin 
America

Other

2013 restated

Discount rate

0.50% -2.15%

0.87% - 
2.11%

4.60% - 
12.52%

Inflation rate

1.60%

2.30% 3.00% - 6.00%

Rate of wage increases

1.60% - 3.60%

2.30% 3.00% - 9.18%

Rate of increase in 
healthcare costs

Expected rate of return 
on plan assets

2.60%

3.50% 3.50% - 8.66%

-

2.06%

12.52%

1.60% - 
13.89%

1.75% - 
5.00%

1.75% - 
5.00%

-

-

0.75% - 

3.00% 1.72% - 3.64%

2.00%

2.30%

5.40% - 
12.43%

3.00% - 
5.50%

2.00%-
4.00% 

2.30% 0% - 7.61%

3.00%

3.50%

4.50% - 
11.57%

-

3.61%

0.00%

3.15% - 
7.90%

2.00% - 
6.00%

2.00% - 
6.00%

-

-

228

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe  following  table  reports  the  outcome  of  a  sensitivity 

the year in the actuarial assumptions used in estimating the 

analysis that demonstrates the effects on the defined bene-

obligation.

fit obligation of changes reasonably possible at the end of 

A decrease of 0.5% in 
discount rate 

An increase of 0.5% in 
discount rate

An increase of 0.5% in 
inflation rate

An increase of 0.5% in 
remuneration 

An increase of 0.5% in 
pensions currently being 
paid

An increase of 1% in 
healthcare costs

An increase of 1 year in 
life expectancy of active 
and retired employees

Pension 
benefits

Electricity 
discount

Health 
insurance

Other 
benefits

Pension 
benefits

Electricity 
discount

Health 
insurance

Other 
benefits

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

156

58

(134)

(120)

31

27

52

-

17

137

-

-

-

81

11

(13)

8

-

-

24

11

3

(6)

4

6

-

-

-

128

125

(130)

(111)

30

10

3

3

62

-

-

-

41

87

11

(13)

(4)

7

7

24

7

11

(9)

5

10

3

3

7

The sensitivity analysis used an approach that extrapolates 

The contributions expected to be paid into defined benefit 

the effect on the defined benefit obligation of reasonable 

plans in the subsequent year amount to €24 million.

changes  in  an  individual  actuarial  assumption,  leaving  the 

other assumptions unchanged.

The following table reports expected benefit payments in the coming years for defined benefit plans:

Millions of euro

Within 1 year

In 1-2 years

In 2-5 years

More than 5 years

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

265

257

801

1,406

396

258

802

1,517

34. Provisions for risks and charges - €5,238 million 

Millions of euro

Provision for litigation, risks and other charges:

- nuclear decommissioning

- non-nuclear plant retirement and site restoration 

- litigation

- environmental certificates

- taxes and duties

- other

Total

Provision for early-retirement incentives

TOTAL

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Non-current

Current

Non-current

Current

566

594

810

-

309

693

2,972

1,079

4,051

1

5

40

43

7

581

677

510

1,187

2,612

589

1,036

133

371

605

5,346

1,158

6,504

33

3

46

164

7

626

879

588

1,467

229

Millions of euro

Accrual Reversal Utilization

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Unwinding of 
interest

Change in 
scope of 
consolidation

Translation 
adjustment Other

Reclassification 
from/to 
“Liabilities held 
for sale”

 at
Dec. 31, 
2014

Provision for 
litigation, risks and 
other charges:

- nuclear 
decommissioning

- non-nuclear plant 
retirement and site 
restoration 

- litigation

- environmental 
certificates

- taxes and duties

- other

Total

Provision for early-
retirement incentives

TOTAL

2,645

26

(56)

(19)

105

592

1,082

297

378

1,231

6,225

40

182

42

31

394

715

(84)

(218)

(18)

(50)

(139)

(565)

(12)

(210)

(276)

(29)

(299)

(845)

1,746

7,971

478

1,193

(129)

(694)

(539)

(1,384)

13

26

-

-

53

197

58

255

-

5

-

-

(4)

(2)

(1)

-

(1)

(3)

81

(2,212)

567

1

-

-

(19)

(21)

(3)

(24)

150

(1)

(1)

(6)

62

285

(15)

270

(106)

(11)

(1)

(4)

(7)

(2,341)

(7)

(2,348)

599

850

43

316

1,274

3,649

1,589

5,238

Nuclear decommissioning provision  

Litigation provision  

The “nuclear decommissioning” provision decreased compared 

The  “litigation”  provision  covers  contingent  liabilities  in  re-

with  December  31,  2013,  mainly  due  to  the  reclassification  of 

spect  of  pending  litigation  and  other  disputes.  It  includes 

the subsidiary Slovenské elektrárne under assets held for sale. In 

an estimate of the potential liability relating to disputes that 

2013 the latter had a provision of €2,175 million for the V1 and 

arose  during  the  period,  as  well  as  revised  estimates  of  the 

V2 plants at Jasklovske Bohunice and the EMO 1 and 2 plants 

potential costs associated with disputes initiated in prior pe-

at Mochovce, which included the provision for nuclear waste di-

riods. The estimates are based on the opinions of internal and 

sposal in the amount of €114 million, the provision for spent nu-

external  legal  counsel.  The  change  for  the  year  reflects  the 

clear fuel disposal in the amount of €1,296 million and the provi-

closure of a number of disputes.

sion for nuclear plant retirement in the amount of €765 million. 

Thus,  at  December  31,  2014,  the  provision  reflected  solely  the 

costs  that  will  be  incurred  at  the  time  of  decommissioning  of 

nuclear plants by Enresa, a Spanish public enterprise responsible 

Provision for environmental 
certificates

for such activities in accordance with Royal Decree 1349/2003 

The provision for “environmental certificates” covers costs in 

and  Law  24/2005.  Quantification  of  the  costs  is  based  on  the 

respect of shortfalls in the environmental certificates need 

standard contract between Enresa and the electricity companies 

for compliance with national or supranational environmen-

approved by the Ministry for the Economy in September 2001, 

tal protection requirements.

which  regulates  the  retirement  and  closing  of  nuclear  power 

plants.  The  time  horizon  envisaged,  three  years,  corresponds 

to the period from the termination of power generation to the 

Other provisions  

transfer of plant management to Enresa (post-operational costs). 

“Other”  provisions  cover  various  risks  and  charges,  mainly  in 

Non-nuclear plant retirement and 
site restoration provision  

connection  with  regulatory  disputes  and  disputes  with  local 

authorities regarding various duties and fees. In particular, as 

regard current and potential disputes concerning local proper-

ty tax (whether the Imposta Comunale sugli Immobili (“ICI”) or 

The  provision  for  “non-nuclear  plant  retirement  and  site 

the new Imposta Municipale Unica (“IMU”)) in Italy, the Group 

restoration”  represents  the  present  value  of  the  estimated 

has taken due account of the criteria introduced with circular 

cost  for  the  retirement  and  removal  of  non-nuclear  plants 

6/2012 of the Public Land Agency (which resolved interpretive 

where there is a legal or constructive obligation to do so. 

issues  concerning  the  valuation  methods  for  movable  assets 

230

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSconsidered  relevant  for  property  registry  purposes,  including 

and  Italy  in  previous  years,  the  latter  largely  associated  with 

certain assets typical to generation plants, such as turbines) in 

the  union-company  agreements  signed  on  September  6, 

estimating the liability for such taxes, both for the purposes of 

2013, implementing, for a number of companies in Italy, the 

quantifying the probable risk associated with pending litiga-

mechanism  provided  for  under  Article  4,  paragraphs  1-7  ter, 

tion and generating a reasonable valuation of probable future 

of Law 92/2012 (the Fornero Act). In addition, a new incentive 

charges on positions that have not yet been assessed by Public 

mechanism was implemented in Spain in 2014, with a charge 

Land Agency offices and municipalities.

of €349 million, in connection with Endesa’s restructuring and 

Provision for early-retirement 
incentives  

reorganization plan, which provides for the suspension of the 

employment contract with tacit annual renewal. With regard 

to that plan, on December 30, 2014, the Company signed an 

agreement with union representatives in which it undertook 

The  “Provision  for  early-retirement  incentives”  includes  the 

to not exercise the option to request a return to work at subse-

estimated charges related to binding agreements for the vo-

quent annual renewal dates for either the 222 employees who 

luntary  termination  of  employment  contracts  in  response  to 

elected to participate in the mechanism in 2014 or for the ad-

organizational needs. The change for the year reflects, among 

ditional  250  employees  who  have  already  been  identified  in 

other factors, uses for incentive provisions established in Spain 

the plan but will only sign the participation agreement in 2015.

35. Other non-current liabilities - €1,464 million

Millions of euro

Accrued operating expenses and deferred income 

Other items

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

952

512

1,464

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

956

303

1,259

Change

(4)

209

205

-0.4%

69.0%

16.3%

At December 31, 2014, this item essentially consisted of revenues for electricity and gas connections and grants received for 

specific assets.

36. Trade payables - €13,419 million  

The  item  amounted  to  €13,419  million  (€12,363  million  in 

More  specifically,  trade  payables  falling  due  in  less  than  12 

2013) and includes payables in respect of electricity supplies, 

months  amounted  to  €12,923  million  (€11,904  million  in 

fuel, materials, equipment associated with tenders and other 

2013), while those with falling due in more than 12 months 

services. 

amounted to €496 million (€459 million in 2013).

37. Other current financial liabilities - €1,177 million

Millions of euro

Deferred financial liabilities

Other items

Total

at
Dec. 31, 2014

1,063

114

1,177

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

974

126

1,100

Change

89

(12)

77

9.1%

-9.5%

7.0%

“Deferred financial liabilities” regard accrued expense on bonds. It is broadly unchanged on the previous year.

231

38. Net financial position and long-term financial receivables 
and securities - €37,383 million

The following table shows the net financial position and long-term financial receivables and securities on the basis of the 

items on the consolidated balance sheet.

Millions of euro

Long-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term borrowings

Non-current financial assets included in debt

Current financial assets included in debt

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Notes

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change

40

40

40

22

27

29

48,655

3,252

5,125

(2,701)

(3,860)

(13,088)

37,383

50,905

2,484

4,658

(4,965)

(5,503)

(7,873)

39,706

(2,250)

768

467

2,264

1,643

(5,215)

(2,323)

-4.4%

30.9%

10.0%

-45.6%

-29.9%

-66.2%

-5.9%

Net  financial  debt  declined  primarily  as  the  result  of  non-

Pursuant to the CONSOB instructions of July 28, 2006, the 

recurring disposals of certain assets and investments, as well 

following table reports the net financial position at Decem-

as of a number of initiatives to optimize working capital, as 

ber 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, reconciled with net 

detailed in the section on liquidity risk.

financial debt as provided for in the presentation methods 

of the Enel Group.

Millions of euro

Cash and cash equivalents on hand

Bank and post office deposits

Securities

Liquidity

Short-term financial receivables

Factoring receivables 

Short-term portion of long-term financial receivables

Current financial receivables

Short-term bank debt

Commercial paper

Short-term portion of long-term bank debt

Bonds issued (short-term portion)

Other borrowings (short-term portion)

Other short-term financial payables

Total short-term financial debt

Net short-term financial position

Debt to banks and financing entities

Bonds 

Other borrowings

Long-term financial position

NET FINANCIAL POSITION as per CONSOB instructions

Long-term financial receivables and securities

NET FINANCIAL DEBT

at Dec. 31, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change

758

12,330

140

13,228

1,977

177

1,566

3,720

(30)

(2,599)

(824)

(4,056)

(245)

(623)

(8,377)

8,571

(7,022)

(39,749)

(1,884)

(48,655)

(40,084)

2,701

(37,383)

1,060

6,813

17

7,890

2,247

263

2,976

5,486

(118)

(2,202)

(1,750)

(2,648)

(260)

(164)

(7,142)

6,234

(7,873)

(41,483)

(1,549)

(50,905)

(44,671)

4,965

(39,706)

(302)

5,517

123

5,338

(270)

(86)

(1,410)

(1,766)

88

(397)

926

(1,408)

15

(459)

-28.5%

81.0%

-

67.7%

-12.0%

-32.7%

-47.4%

-32.2%

74.6%

-18.0%

-52.9%

-53.2%

5.8%

- 

(1,235)

-17.3%

2,337

851

1,734

(335)

2,250

4,587

(2,264)

2,323

37.5%

10.8%

4.2%

-21.6%

4.4%

10.3%

-45.6%

5.9%

There are no transactions with related parties for these items.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS39. Other current liabilities - €10,827 million

Millions of euro

Payables due to customers

Payables due to Electricity Equalization Fund and similar bodies

Payables due to employees

Other tax payables

Payables due to social security institutions

Contingent consideration

Payables for put options granted to minority shareholders

Current accrued expenses and deferred income

Payables for acquisition of equity investments

Payables for construction contracts 

Other

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change

1,599

4,005

496

887

216

46

789

285

33

317

2,154

10,827

1,563

3,312

449

963

216

37

790

300

-

560

2,169

10,359

36

693

47

(76)

2.3%

20.9%

10.5%

-7.9%

                  -

- 

9

(1)

(15)

33

(243)

(15)

468

24.3%

-0.1%

-5.0%

-

-43.4%

-0.7%

4.5%

“Payables due to customers” include €1,096 million (€1,090 

to €1,556 million (€1,390 million at December 31, 2013).

million  at  December  31,  2013)  in  security  deposits  related 

“Contingent consideration” regards a number of investees 

to  amounts  received  from  customers  as  part  of  electricity 

held  by  the  Group  in  North  America  whose  fair  value  was 

and gas supply contracts. Following the finalization of the 

determined on the basis of the terms and conditions of the 

contract, deposits for electricity sales, the use of which is not 

contractual agreements between the parties.

restricted in any way, are classified as current liabilities given 

The item “Payables for put options granted to minority sha-

that the Company does not have an unconditional right to 

reholders”  at  December  31,  2014  includes  the  liability  in 

defer repayment beyond 12 months. 

respect of Enel Distributie Muntenia and Enel Energie Mun-

“Payables due to Electricity Equalization Fund and similar bo-

tenia  in  the  total  amount  of  €778  million  (unchanged  on 

dies” mainly include payables arising from the application of 

December 31, 2013).

equalization mechanisms to electricity purchases on the Ita-

“Payables for acquisition of equity investments” regard the 

lian  market  amounting  to  €2,449  million  (€1,922  million  at 

residual  price  to  pay  for  purchase  in  2014  of  a  number  of 

December 31, 2013) and on the Spanish market amounting 

companies in North America in the amount of €33 million.

40. Financial instruments 

This note provides disclosures that enable users to assess the significance of financial instruments for the Company’s finan-

cial position and performance. 

233

40.1 Financial assets by category 

The following table reports the carrying amount for each ca-

ing hedging derivatives and derivatives measured at fair va-

tegory of financial asset provided for under IAS 39, broken 

lue through profit or loss separately.

down  into  current  and  non-current  financial  assets,  show-

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Loans and receivables

Available for sale financial assets

Financial assets held to maturity

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets designated upon initial recognition (fair 
value option)

Derivative financial assets at FVTPL 

Total financial assets at fair value through profit or 
loss

Derivative financial assets designated as hedging 
instruments

Fair value hedge derivatives 

Cash flow hedge derivatives 

Total derivative financial assets designated as 
hedging instruments

TOTAL

Notes

40.1.1

40.1.2

40.1.3

40.1.4

40.1.5

40.1.5

40.1.5

2014

2,522

882

139

40

5

45

55

1,275

1,330

4,918

2013 restated

2014

2013 restated

4,813

903

128

24

5

29

45

394

439

6,312

28,871

140

24,774

17

-

-

-

-

4,930

2,579

4,930

2,579

-

570

570

34,511

4

107

111

27,481

For more information on fair value measurement, please see note 45 “Assets measured at fair value”.

40.1.1 Loans and receivables  
The following table shows loans and receivables by nature, broken down into current and non-current financial assets.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notes

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Notes

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Short-term portion of long-term financial 
receivables

Receivables for factoring 

Cash collateral 

Receivables for construction contracts

Other financial receivables

Total

29

25

27

27

27

28

22

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,522

2,522

4,813

4,813

29

25

27

27

27

28

27

13,088

12,022

1,566

177

1,654

41

323

7,873

11,378

2,976

263

1,720

37

527

28,871

24,774

Trade  receivables  from  customers  at  December  31,  2014 

of the year, up from the opening balance of €1,472 million.

amounted to €12,022 million (€11,378 million at December 

31, 2013) and are recognized net of allowances for impai-

The table below shows impairment losses on trade receiva-

rment losses, which amounted to €1,662 million at the end 

bles.

Millions of euro

Trade receivables

Gross value

Allowances and impairment

Net value

234

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

13,684

(1,662)

12,022

12,850

(1,472)

11,378

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe table below shows changes in these allowances during the year.

Millions of euro

Opening balance at Jan. 1, 2013

Charge for the year

Utilized

Unused amounts reversed

Other changes

Closing balance at Dec. 31, 2013

Opening balance at Jan. 1, 2014

Charge for the year

Utilized

Unused amounts reversed

Other changes

Closing balance at Dec. 31, 2014

1,410

829

(546)

(176)

(45)

1,472

1,472

864

(529)

(120)

(25)

1,662

Note 41 “Risk management” provides additional information on the ageing of receivables past due but not impaired.

40.1.2 Available for sale financial assets   
The following table shows available for sale financial assets by nature, broken down into current and non-current financial 

assets.

Millions of euro

Equity investments in other companies

Available for sale securities

Service concession arrangements

Total

Notes

22

27.1

22

Changes in financial assets available for sale

Millions of euro

Opening balance at Jan. 1, 2014

Increases

Decreases

Changes in fair value through OCI

Reclassifications

Other changes

Closing balance at Dec. 31, 2014

Non-current

Current

2014

2013 restated

Notes

2014

2013 restated

213

-

669

882

285

22

-

27.1

618

903

-

140

-

140

Non-current

903

104

(221)

(19)

105

10

882

-

17

-

17

Current

17

-

-

-

-

123

140

235

40.1.3 Held to maturity financial assets 
At  December  31,  2014  financial  assets  held  to  maturity 

the  previous  year.  The  item  reports  non-current  securities 

amounted  to  €139  million,  up  €11  million  compared  with 

held by Enel.Re.

40.1.4 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
The following table shows financial assets at fair value through profit or loss by nature, broken down into current and non-

current financial assets.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notes

40.1.5

Derivatives at FVTPL

Financial investments in funds 

Total financial assets designated upon initial 
recognition (fair value option)

TOTAL

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Notes

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

5

40

40

45

5

40.1.5

4,930

2,579

24

24

29

-

-

-

-

4,930

2,579

40.1.5 Derivative financial assets 
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

tionship  and  hedged  risk,  broken  down  into  current  and 

value  of  derivative  financial  assets,  by  type  of  hedge  rela-

non-current financial assets.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notional amount

Fair value

Notional amount

Fair value

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Fair value hedge 
derivatives: 

- on interest rates

Total

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Total

Trading derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Total

TOTAL DERIVATIVE 
FINANCIAL ASSETS

883

883

1,045

1,045

106

9,078

702

9,886

50

121

3

174

1,236

3,973

137

5,346

30

-

58

88

55

55

5

1,163

107

1,275

3

2

-

5

45

45

35

347

12

394

2

-

3

5

21

21

76

76

400

2,662

2,755

5,817

15

2,094

14,827

16,936

22

1,506

149

1,677

-

1,807

13,990

15,797

-

-

-

244

326

570

1

157

4,772

4,930

4

4

5

92

10

107

-

46

2,533

2,579

10,943

6,479

1,335

444

22,774

17,550

5,500

2,690

For more details on derivative financial assets, please see note 43 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

236

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS40.2 Financial liabilities by category 

The following table shows the carrying amount for each ca-

showing  hedging  derivatives  and  derivatives  measured  at 

tegory of financial liability provided for under IAS 39, bro-

fair value through profit or loss separately.

ken down into current and non-current financial liabilities, 

Millions of euro

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Derivative financial liabilities at FVTPL

Total financial liabilities at fair value through profit 
or loss

Derivative financial liabilities designated as hedging 
instruments

Fair value hedge derivatives

Cash flow hedge derivatives

Total derivative financial liabilities designated as 
hedging instruments

TOTAL

Notes

40.2.1

40.4

40.4

40.4

Non-current

Current

2014

2013 restated

2014

2013 restated

48,655

50,905

21,796

19,505

35

35

-

2,406

2,406

51,096

25

25

2

2,189

2,191

53,121

4,971

2,500

4,971

2,500

-

470

470

27,237

-

440

440

22,445

For more information on fair value measurement, please see note 46 “Liabilities measured at fair value”.

40.2.1 Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost   
The following table shows financial liabilities at amortized cost by nature, broken down into current and non-current finan-

cial liabilities.

Millions of euro

Long-term borrowings 

Short-term borrowings

Trade payables

Payables for construction contracts 

Notes

40.3.1

40.3.2

36

39

Non-current

Current

2014

2013 restated

Notes

2014

2013 restated

48,655

50,905

40.3.1

-

-

-

-

-

-

40.3.2

36

39

5,125

3,252

4,658

2,484

13,419

12,363

317

560

Total

48,655

50,905

21,796

19,505

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40.3 Borrowings 

40.3.1 Long-term borrowings (including the current portion due within 12 months) -
€53,780 million
The  following  table  reports  the  carrying  amount  and  fair 

the associated market data for the reporting date, including 

value  for  each  category  of  debt,  including  the  portion  fal-

the credit spreads of Enel SpA.

ling due within 12 months. For listed debt instruments, the 

The  table  below  reports  the  situation  of  long-term  bor-

fair value is given by official prices. For unlisted debt instru-

rowings  and  repayment  schedules  at  December  31,  2014, 

ments, fair value is determined using valuation techniques 

broken down by type of borrowing and interest rate.

appropriate  for  each  category  of  financial  instrument  and 

Millions of euro

 Nominal 
value 

 Carrying 
amount 

Current 
portion

Portion 
due in 
more than 
12 months Fair value

Nominal 
value 

 Carrying 
amount 

Current 
portion

Portion 
due in 
more 
than 12 
months

Changes 
in 
carrying 
amount

Fair value

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Bonds:

- listed, fixed rate

32,155

31,897

2,561

29,336

37,847

31,021

30,729

467

30,262

33,690

1,168

- listed, floating rate

5,722

5,692

1,432

4,260

5,982

6,545

6,506

1,134

5,372

6,832

(814)

- unlisted, fixed rate

4,926

4,885

-

4,885

5,808

5,480

5,463

986

4,477

5,827

(578)

- unlisted, floating 
rate

1,331

1,331

63

1,268

1,263

1,434

1,433

61

1,372

1,299

(102)

Total bonds

44,134

43,805

4,056

39,749

50,900

44,480

44,131

2,648

41,483

47,648

(326)

Bank borrowings:

- fixed rate 

945

926

47

879

1,170

952

940

33

907

952

(14)

- floating rate 

6,861

6,839

708

6,131

7,026

7,615

7,605

860

6,745

7,580

(766)

- use of revolving 
credit lines 

Total bank 
borrowings

Non-bank 
borrowings:

81

81

69

12

70

1,078

1,078

857

221

1,020

(997)

7,887

7,846

824

7,022

8,266

9,645

9,623

1,750

7,873

9,552

(1,777)

- fixed rate 

1,723

1,723

186

1,537

1,824

1,314

1,314

- floating rate 

406

406

59

347

420

495

495

127

133

1,187

1,391

362

568

409

(89)

Total non-bank 
borrowings

Total fixed-rate 
borrowings

Total floating-rate 
borrowings

2,129

2,129

245

1,884

2,244

1,809

1,809

260

1,549

1,959

320

39,749

39,431

2,794

36,637

46,649

38,767

38,446

1,613

36,833

41,860

985

14,401

14,349

2,331

12,018

14,761

17,167

17,117

3,045

14,072

17,299

(2,768)

TOTAL

54,150

53,780

5,125

48,655

61,410

55,934

55,563

4,658

50,905

59,159

(1,783)

The  balance  for  bonds  regards,  net  of  €776  million,  the 

portfolio, while Enel Insurance NV (formerly Enel.Re) holds 

unlisted  floating-rate “Special  series  of  bonds  reserved  for 

bonds issued by Enel SpA totaling €30 million. 

employees 1994-2019”, which the Parent Company holds in 

238

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe table below reports long-term financial debt by currency and interest rate.

Millions of euro

Carrying amount

Nominal value

Carrying amount

Current average 
nominal interest 
rate

Current effective
interest rate

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

at Dec. 31, 2014

35,221

35,424

38,267

Euro

US dollar

Pound sterling

Colombian peso

Brazilian real

Swiss franc

Chilean peso/UF

Peruvian sol

Russian ruble

Japanese yen

Other currencies

3.9%

6.4%

6.1%

8.1%

12.7%

2.9%

10.6%

6.5%

7.9%

2.3%

4.1%

6.7%

6.2%

8.1%

13.0%

2.9%

12.6%

6.5%

8.1%

2.4%

8,485

5,437

1,663

1,149

606

458

363

69

237

92

8,559

5,508

1,663

1,157

607

470

363

69

238

92

8,467

4,486

1,662

746

593

461

302

243

238

98

17,296

55,563

Total non-euro currencies

TOTAL

18,559

53,780

18,726

54,150

Long-term financial debt denominated in currencies other 

Brazilian  reais,  partly  offset  by  repayments  of  loans  falling 

than the euro increased by €1,263 million. The change is lar-

due denominated in Russian rubles.

gely attributable to new borrowing in pounds sterling and 

239

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Impact of hedging 

Carrying amount

Nominal value

38,267

38,525

3,1%

8,467

4,486

1,662

746

593

461

302

243

238

98

17,296

55,563

8,504

4,546

1,662

748

595

473

302

243

238

98

17,409

55,934

%

68.9%

15.2%

8.1%

3.0%

1.3%

1.1%

0.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.4%

0.2%

31.1%

100.0%

11,243

(6,633)

(4,546)

-

5

(595)

435

(6)

335

(238)

-

-

(11,243)

49,768

1,871

1,662

753

-

-

908

296

578

-

98

89.0%

3.3%

3.0%

1.3%

1.6%

0.5%

1.0%

-

-

-

0.2%

6,166

55,934

11.0%

100.0%

The following table shows the effect of the hedges of foreign currency risk on the gross long-term debt structure.

Long-term financial debt by currency after hedging

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2014

Initial debt structure

Carrying amount Nominal value

35,221

35,424

8,485

5,437

1,663

1,149

606

458

363

69

237

92

8,559

5,508

1,663

1,157

607

470

363

69

238

92

Impact of 
hedging 
instruments

11,787

(5,972)

(5,508)

-

-

(607)

206

-

332

(238)

-

%

65.4%

15.8%

10.2%

3.1%

2.1%

1.1%

0.9%

0.7%

0.1%

0.4%

0.2%

Debt structure after hedging

Initial debt structure

instruments

Debt structure after hedging

47,211

2,587

-

1,663

1,157

-

676

363

401

-

92

87.2%

4.8%

-

3.1%

2.1%

-

1.2%

0.7%

0.7%

-

0.2%

18,559

53,780

18,726

54,150

34.6%

(11,787)

100.0%

-

6,939

54,150

12.8%

100.0%

Euro

US dollar

Pound sterling

Colombian peso

Brazilian real

Swiss franc

Chilean peso/UF

Peruvian sol

Russian ruble

Japanese yen

Other currencies

Total non-euro 
currencies

TOTAL

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following table shows the effect of the hedges of foreign currency risk on the gross long-term debt structure.

Long-term financial debt by currency after hedging

Carrying amount Nominal value

35,221

35,424

8,485

5,437

1,663

1,149

606

458

363

69

237

92

8,559

5,508

1,663

1,157

607

470

363

69

238

92

Euro

US dollar

Pound sterling

Colombian peso

Brazilian real

Swiss franc

Chilean peso/UF

Peruvian sol

Russian ruble

Japanese yen

Other currencies

Total non-euro 

currencies

TOTAL

%

65.4%

15.8%

10.2%

3.1%

2.1%

1.1%

0.9%

0.7%

0.1%

0.4%

0.2%

Impact of 

hedging 

11,787

(5,972)

(5,508)

(607)

206

332

(238)

-

-

-

-

-

47,211

2,587

1,663

1,157

-

-

676

363

401

-

92

87.2%

4.8%

3.1%

2.1%

1.2%

0.7%

0.7%

-

-

-

0.2%

18,559

53,780

18,726

54,150

34.6%

(11,787)

100.0%

6,939

54,150

12.8%

100.0%

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Initial debt structure

instruments

Debt structure after hedging

Initial debt structure

Impact of hedging 
instruments

Debt structure after hedging

3,1%

Carrying amount

Nominal value

38,267

38,525

8,467

4,486

1,662

746

593

461

302

243

238

98

17,296

55,563

8,504

4,546

1,662

748

595

473

302

243

238

98

17,409

55,934

%

68.9%

15.2%

8.1%

3.0%

1.3%

1.1%

0.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.4%

0.2%

11,243

(6,633)

(4,546)

-

5

(595)

435

(6)

335

(238)

-

49,768

1,871

-

1,662

753

-

908

296

578

-

98

89.0%

3.3%

-

3.0%

1.3%

-

1.6%

0.5%

1.0%

-

0.2%

31.1%

100.0%

(11,243)

-

6,166

55,934

11.0%

100.0%

241

Change in the nominal value of long-term debt

Millions of euro

Nominal value

Repayments

at Dec. 31, 2013 
restated

Change in own 
bonds

Change in 
scope of 
consolidation

New 
financing

Exchange 
rate 
differences

Reclassification 
from/to assets/
(liabilities) held 
for sale

Nominal 
value

at Dec. 31, 
2014

Bonds

Bank borrowings

Other borrowings

Total financial debt

44,480

9,645

1,809

55,934

(3,873)

(2,053)

(287)

(6,213)

(42)

-

-

(42)

-

-

169

169

2,407

1,851

324

4,582

1,162

1

115

1,278

-

44,134

(1,557)

(1)

7,887

2,129

(1,558)

54,150

Compared  with  December  31,  2013,  the  nominal  value  of 

 > 5,000 million Russian rubles (equal to €69 million) in re-

long-term debt at December 31, 2014 decreased by €1,784 

spect of a fixed-rate bond issued by Enel Russia maturing 

million,  the  net  effect  of  €6,213  million  in  repayments, 

in June 2014;

€4,582  million  in  new  borrowings  and  €1,278  million  in 

 > 135 million Peruvian sols (equal to €37 million) in respect 

exchange  rate  losses,  of  which  €169  million  due  to  the 

of bonds issued by Edelnor and maturing in 2014.

change in the scope of consolidation, mainly attributable to 

the acquisition of a number of companies in the renewable 

The main repayments of bank borrowings in the year inclu-

generation  sector  in  the  United  States  that  had  previously 

ded the following:

entered  into  tax  partnership  agreements,  and  €1,558  mil-

 > €817  million  in  respect  of  repayments  of  bank  bor-

lion due to reclassifications to assets/liabilities held for sale 

rowings and revolving credit lines of Endesa;

(Slovenské elektrárne).

 > €321 million in respect of repayments of subsidized loans 

by Endesa;

The  main  repayments  in  2014  concerned  bonds  in  the 

 > €338 million in respect of repayments of subsidized loans 

amount of €3,873 million, bank borrowings totaling €2,053 

by Enel Distribuzione and Enel Produzione;

million and other borrowings for €287 million.

 > €450  million  in  respect  of  repayments  of  credit  lines  by 

Slovenské elektrárne.

More specifically, the main bonds maturing in 2014 included:

 > $1,250  million  (equal  to  €1,030  million)  in  respect  of  a 

The  main  financing  operations  in  2014  included  the  fol-

fixed-rate bond issued by Enel Finance International, ma-

lowing: 

turing in October 2014;

 > in January, Enel SpA issued hybrid financial instruments 

 > €1,000 million in respect of a fixed-rate bond issued by 

with the following characteristics:

Enel SpA, maturing in June 2014;

 - €1,000 million fixed-rate 5%, maturing on January 15, 

 > €762 million in respect of the repurchase of bonds secu-

2075 with a call option at January 15, 2020;

red by Enel by Enel Finance International NV, on October 

 - £500 million (equal to €642 million) fixed-rate 6.625%, 

28,  2014,  as  part  of  the  optimization  of  finance  opera-

maturing on September 15, 2076 with a call option at 

tions and the active management of maturities and the 

September 15, 2021;

cost of funds;

 > in  April,  Empresa  Nacional  de  Electricidad  SA  issued  a 

 > $350 million (equal to €288 million) in respect of a fixed-

$400 million (equal to €329 million) fixed-rate bond, ma-

rate bond issued by Enersis, maturing in January 2014;

turing on April 15, 2024;

 > 250,000 million Colombian pesos (equal to €86 million) 

 > on May 9, IFC granted a 10-year $200 million loan (equal 

in respect of bond issued by Codensa, maturing in March 

to €165 million) to Enel Brasil Participações; 

2014;

 > on December 3, BBVA granted a 7-year floating-rate loan 

 > $105 million (equal to €86 million) in respect of a fixed-

of about $150 million (equal to €124 million) to the Chi-

rate bond issued by International Endesa BV, maturing in 

lean company Empresa Eléctrica Panguipulli SA;

September 2014;

 > on July 16, the Brazilian company Ampla issued a 5-year 

 > $105 million (equal to €86 million) in respect of a fixed-

300  million  Brazilian  reais  floating-rate  bond  (equal  to 

rate bond issued by International Endesa BV maturing in 

€93 million) on the local market;

2039 and repaid in advance in February 2014; 

 > in  May,  Emgesa  SA  issued  a  floating-rate  bond  totaling 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS240,000 million Colombian pesos (equal to €83 million), 

186,000 million Colombian pesos (equal to €64 million), 

maturing on May 16, 2020; 

maturing on May 16, 2024;

 > in April and June, Edelnor SA issued a number of fixed-

 > in  May,  Emgesa  SA  issued  a  floating-rate  bond  totaling 

rate  bonds  totaling  260  million  Peruvian  sols  (equal  to 

163,000 million Colombian pesos (equal to €56 million), 

€72 million), maturing by June 12, 2023;

maturing on May 16, 2030.

 > in  May,  Emgesa  SA  issued  a  floating-rate  bond  totaling 

The table below shows the main characteristics of financial transactions carried out in 2014:

Bonds:

- hybrid bond 

- hybrid bond

- international bond 

Total bonds

Bank borrowings:

Total bank borrowings

Non-bank borrowings:

Total non-bank borrowings 

Issuer/grantor

Issue/grant 
date

Amount in 
millions of 
euro

Currency

Interest rate

Interest rate 
type

Maturity

Enel SpA

1/15/2014

1,000

Enel SpA

1/15/2014

Endesa Chile

4/15/2014

 Enel Green Power 
Brazil

12/18/2014

EGPI BV

3/27/2014

EGPI BV

8/14/2014

Slovenské elektrárne

5/30/2014

Slovenské elektrárne

1/29/2014

Slovenské elektrárne

5/30/2014

Slovenské elektrárne

7/1/2014

Enel Green Power 
North America

Enel Green Power 
North America

11/26/2014

4/1/2014

602

290

1,892

131

153

150

183

151

170

137

1,075

129

179

308

EUR

GBP

USD

BRL

EUR

EUR

5.00%

6.62%

4.25%

Fixed-rate

1/15/2020

Fixed-rate

9/15/2021

Fixed-rate

4/15/2024

CDI Overnight + 

204 bp Floating-rate

9/15/2024

Euribor 6M 

+210 bp Floating-rate

3/27/2026

Euribor 6M + 

60 bp Floating-rate

2/14/2029

EUR/RUB

10.55%

Fixed-rate 11/30/2021

Euribor + 180 

bp Floating-rate

1/29/2019

Euribor + 275 

bp Floating-rate 11/30/2021

Euribor + 134 

bp Floating-rate

1/23/2021

7.57%

Fixed-rate 11/26/2024

8.26%

Fixed-rate 12/31/2023

EUR

EUR

EUR

USD

USD

The main financing contracts finalized in 2014 include:

 - €150 million with Kutxabank maturing on February 18, 

 > on April 24, 2014, Enel SpA and UniCredit SpA agreed a 

2018;

€550  million  credit  line,  which  replaced  a  credit  line  of 

 - €100  million  with  Bankinter  maturing  on  March  27, 

€400 million granted on July 18, 2013 and falling due in 

2018;

July 2015;

 - €100  million  with  Banco  Popular  maturing  on  March 

 > on  September  26,  2014,  Endesa  SA  agreed  a  12-year 

29, 2018;

€300 million loan with the European Investment Bank;

 - €50  million  with  Ibercaja  maturing  on  January  15, 

 > in December 2014 Endesa SA agreed the following bila-

2018.

teral credit facilities:

The  Group’s  main  long-term  financial  liabilities  are  gover-

 - €500 million with Banco Santander maturing on March 

ned  by  covenants  containing  undertakings  by  the  borro-

16, 2018;

wers  (Enel,  Endesa  and  the  other  Group  companies)  and 

 - €500  million  with  CaixaBank  maturing  on  April  30, 

in  some  cases  the  Parent  Company  as  guarantor  that  are 

2018;

commonly  adopted  in  international  business  practice.  The 

 - €300 million with BBVA maturing on March 16, 2018;

main  covenants  regard  the  bond  issues  carried  out  within 

 - €200 million with Banco Sabadell maturing on Februa-

the framework of the Global Medium-Term Notes program, 

ry 2, 2018;

loans  granted  by  the  EIB  and  Cassa  Depositi  e  Prestiti,  the 

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€10 billion revolving line of credit agreed in April 2010, the 

 > material changes clauses, under which the occurrence of 

Forward Start Facility Agreement entered into on February 

a specified event (mergers, spin-offs, disposal or transfer 

8, 2013 in the amount of €9.44 billion and issues of subordi-

of business units, changes in company control structure, 

nated unconvertible hybrid bonds.

etc.) gives rise to the consequent adjustment of the con-

To date none of the covenants have been triggered.

tract, without which the loan shall become repayable im-

The main commitments in respect of the bond issues in the 

mediately without payment of any commission;

Global Medium-Term Notes program can be summarized as 

 > requirements to report periodically to the EIB;

follows:

 > requirement for insurance coverage and maintenance of 

 > negative pledge clauses under which the issuer may not 

property, possession and use of the works, plant and ma-

establish  or  maintain  (except  under  statutory  require-

chinery financed by the loan over the entire term of the 

ment) mortgages, liens or other encumbrances on all or 

agreement;

part  of  its  assets  to  secure  any  listed  bond  or  bond  for 

 > contract  termination  clauses,  under  which  the  occur-

which  listing  is  planned  unless  the  same  guarantee  is 

rence of a specified event (serious inaccuracies in docu-

extended equally or pro rata to the bonds in question;

mentation  presented  in  support  of  the  contract,  failure 

 > pari passu clauses, under which the securities constitute 

to repay at maturity, suspension of payments, insolvency, 

a direct, unconditional and unsecured obligation of the 

special administration, disposal of assets to creditors, dis-

issuer and are issued without preferential rights among 

solution,  liquidation,  total  or  partial  disposal  of  assets, 

them and have at least the same seniority as other pre-

declaration of bankruptcy or composition with creditors 

sent and future bonds of the issuer itself;

or receivership, substantial decrease in equity, etc.) trig-

 > specification of default events, whose occurrence (e.g. in-

gers immediate repayment. 

solvency, failure to pay principal or interest, initiation of 

liquidation proceedings, etc.) constitutes a default;

In 2009 Cassa Depositi e Prestiti granted a loan to Enel Di-

 > under cross-default clauses, the occurrence of a default 

stribuzione that was amended in 2011. The main covenants 

event  in  respect  of  any  financial  liability  (above  a  th-

governing the loan and the guarantee issued by the Parent 

reshold  level)  issued  by  the  issuer  or “significant”  subsi-

Company can be summarized as follows: 

diaries  (i.e.  consolidated  companies  whose  gross  reve-

 > a termination and acceleration clause, under which  the 

nues or total assets are at least 10% of gross consolidated 

occurrence  of  a  specified  event  (such  as  failure  to  pay 

revenues  or  total  consolidated  assets)  constitutes  a  de-

principal or interest installments, breach of contract obli-

fault in respect of the liability in question, which becomes 

gations or occurrence of a substantive prejudicial event, 

immediately repayable;

etc.)  entitles  Cassa  Depositi  e  Prestiti  to  terminate  the 

 > early redemption clauses in the event of new tax requi-

loan;

rements,  which  permit  early  redemption  at  par  of  all 

 > a  clause  forbidding  Enel  or  its  significant  subsidiaries 

outstanding bonds.

(defined  in  the  contract  and  the  guarantee  as  subsidia-

ries pursuant to Article 2359 of the Italian Civil Code or 

The main covenants governing the loans granted to a num-

consolidated  companies  whose  turnover  or  total  gross 

ber of Group companies by the EIB can be summarized as 

assets are at least 10% of consolidated turnover or con-

follows: 

solidated gross assets) from establishing additional liens, 

 > negative  pledge  clauses,  under  which  Enel  undertakes 

guarantees or other encumbrances except for those ex-

not to establish or grant to third parties additional gua-

pressly permitted unless Cassa Depositi e Prestiti gives it 

rantees or privileges with respect to those already establi-

prior consent;

shed in the individual contracts by the company or other 

 > clauses requiring Enel to report to Cassa Depositi e Presti-

subsidiaries of the Group, unless an equivalent guarantee 

ti both periodically and upon the occurrence of specified 

is extended equally or pro rata to the loans in question;

events (such as a change in Enel’s credit rating, or breach 

 > clauses that require the guarantor (whether Enel SpA or 

in  an  amount  above  a  specified  threshold  in  respect  of 

banks acceptable to the EIB) to maintain its rating above 

any financial debt contracted by Enel, Enel Distribuzione 

a specified grade; in the case of guarantees provided by 

or any of their significant subsidiaries). Violation of such 

Enel SpA, the Group’s equity may not fall below a speci-

obligation entitles Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to exercise an 

fied level; 

acceleration clause.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS > a clause, under which, at the end of each measurement 

The main covenants covering the hybrid bonds can be sum-

period (half yearly), Enel’s consolidated net financial debt 

marized as follows:

shall not exceed 4.5 times annual consolidated EBITDA. 

 > specification  of  default  events,  whose  occurrence  (e.g. 

failure  to  pay  principal  or  interest,  insolvency,  initiation 

The main covenants for the €10 billion revolving line of cre-

of liquidation proceedings, etc.) constitutes a default in 

dit  and  the  Forward  Start  Facility  Agreement  are  substan-

respect  of  the  liability  in  question,  which  in  some  cases 

tially similar and can be summarized as follows:

becomes immediately repayable;

 > negative pledge clauses under which the borrower (and 

 > subordination  clauses:  each  hybrid  bond  is  subordinate 

its significant subsidiaries) may not establish or maintain 

to all other bonds issued by the company and ranks pari 

(with the exception of permitted guarantees) mortgages, 

passu with all other hybrid financial instruments issued, 

liens or other encumbrances on all or part of its assets to 

being senior only to equity instruments;

secure any present or future financial liability;

 > prohibition on mergers with other companies, the sale or 

 > pari  passu  clauses,  under  which  the  payment  underta-

leasing of all or a substantial part of the company’s assets 

kings  constitute  a  direct,  unconditional  and  unsecured 

to another company, unless the latter succeeds in all obli-

obligation  of  the  borrower  and  bear  no  preferential 

gations of the issuer.

rights among them and have at least the same seniority 

The undertakings in respect of the bond issues carried out 

as other present and future loans;

by  Endesa  Capital  under  the  Global  Medium-Term  Notes 

 > change of control clause, which is triggered in the event 

program can be summarized as follows:

(i) control of Enel is acquired by one or more parties other 

 > cross-default clauses under which debt repayment would 

than the Italian State or (ii) Enel or any of its subsidiaries 

be  accelerated  in  the  case  of  failure  to  make  payment 

transfer a substantial portion of the Group’s assets to par-

(above specified amounts) on any financial liability of En-

ties outside the Group such that the financial reliability of 

desa or Endesa Capital that is listed or could be listed on 

the Group is significantly compromised. The occurrence 

a regulated market;

of one of the two circumstances may give rise to (a) the 

 > negative pledge clauses under which the issuer may not 

renegotiation of the terms and conditions of the finan-

establish mortgages, liens or other encumbrances on all 

cing or (b) compulsory early repayment of the financing 

or part of its assets to secure any financial liability that is 

by the borrower;

listed or could be listed on a regulated market, unless an 

 > specification  of  default  events,  whose  occurrence  (e.g. 

equivalent guarantee is extended equally or pro rata to 

failure  to  make  payment,  breach  of  contract,  false  sta-

the bonds in question;

tements,  insolvency  or  declaration  of  insolvency  by  the 

 > pari  passu  clauses,  under  which  the  securities  and  gua-

borrower or its significant subsidiaries, business closure, 

rantees have at least the same seniority as all other pre-

government intervention or nationalization, administra-

sent  and  future  unsecured  and  unsubordinated  securi-

tive  proceeding  with  potential  negative  impact,  illegal 

ties issued by Endesa Capital or Endesa.

conduct, nationalization and government expropriation 

Finally,  the  loans  granted  to  Endesa,  International  Endesa 

or compulsory acquisition of the borrower or one of its 

BV and Endesa Capital do not contain cross-default clauses 

significant  subsidiaries)  constitutes  a  default.  Unless  re-

regarding the debt of subsidiaries in Latin America.

medied  within  a  specified  period  of  time,  such  default 

will trigger an obligation to make immediate repayment 

Undertakings  in  respect  of  project  financing  granted  to 

of the loan under an acceleration clause; 

subsidiaries  regarding  renewables  and  other  subsidiaries 

 > under cross-default clauses, the occurrence of a default 

in  Latin  America  contain  covenants  commonly  adopted  in 

event  in  respect  of  any  financial  liability  (above  a  th-

international business practice. The main commitments re-

reshold  level)  of  the  issuer  or  “significant”  subsidiaries 

gard clauses pledging all the assets assigned to the projects 

(i.e.  consolidated  companies  whose  gross  revenues  or 

in favor of the creditors.

total  assets  are  at  least  equal  to  a  specified  percentage 

A residual portion of the debt of Enersis and Endesa Chile 

(10% of gross consolidated revenues or total consolida-

(both controlled indirectly by Endesa) is subject to cross-de-

ted assets)) constitutes a default in respect of the liabili-

fault clauses under which the occurrence of a default event 

ties in question, which become immediately repayable;

(failure to make payment or breach of other obligations) in 

 > periodic reporting requirements.

respect of any financial liability of a subsidiary of Enersis or 

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Endesa Chile constitutes a default in respect of the liability 

In addition to the foregoing, a number of loans provide for 

in question, which becomes immediately repayable.

early repayment in the case of a change of control over En-

In addition, many of these agreements also contain cross-ac-

desa or the subsidiaries.

celeration clauses that are triggered by specific circumstan-

ces,  certain  government  actions,  insolvency  or  judicial  ex-

propriation of assets. 

40.3.2 Short-term borrowings - €3,252 million
At December 31, 2014 short-term borrowings amounted to €3,252 million, an increase of €768 million on December 31, 

2013. They break down as follows.

Millions of euro

Carrying amount

Fair value

Carrying amount

Fair value

Carrying 
amount

Fair value

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Change

Short-term bank borrowings

Commercial paper

Cash collateral and other financing 
on derivatives

Other short-term borrowings

30

2,599

457

166

30

2,599

457

166

118

2,202

119

45

118

2,202

119

45

Short-term borrowings

3,252

3,252

2,484

2,484

(88)

397

338

121

768

(88)

397

338

121

768

Short-term  bank  borrowings  amounted  to  €30  million.  The 

lion  program  of  Endesa  Latinoamérica  (formerly  Endesa  In-

payables  represented  by  commercial  paper  relate  to  issues 

ternacional BV) and Enersis.

outstanding  at  the  end  of  December  2014  in  the  context 

At December 31, 2014 issues under these programs totaled 

of the €6,000 million program launched in November 2005 

€2,599  million,  of  which  €2,400  million  pertaining  to  Enel 

by  Enel  Finance  International  and  guaranteed  by  Enel  SpA, 

Finance International and €199 million to International En-

which was renewed in April 2010, as well as the €3,209 mil-

desa BV.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS40.4 Derivative financial liabilities

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

lationship and hedged risk, broken down into current and 

value of derivative financial liabilities, by type of hedge re-

non-current financial liabilities.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notional amount

Fair value

Notional amount

Fair value 

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Fair value hedge 
derivatives:

- on exchange rates

Total

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Total

Trading derivatives 

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Total

TOTAL DERIVATIVE 
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

-

-

5

5

-

-

2

2

-

-

-

-

3,635

6,415

742

4,056

8,825

391

10,792

13,272

107

240

20

367

216

14

66

296

554

1,627

225

2,406

21

10

4

35

361

1,821

7

2,189

22

-

3

25

922

341

2,075

3,338

123

2,716

15,307

18,146

1,345

2,943

4,100

8,388

600

2,219

10,582

13,401

-

-

2

4

464

470

75

71

4,825

4,971

-

-

24

260

156

440

51

34

2,415

2,500

11,159

13,573

2,441

2,216

21,484

21,789

5,441

2,940

For more details on derivative financial liabilities, please see note 43 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

40.5 Net gains and losses

The following table shows net gains and losses by category of financial instruments, excluding derivatives:

Millions of euro

Available for sale financial assets measured at fair value

Available for sale financial assets measured at amortized cost

Held to maturity financial assets

Loans and receivables

Financial assets at FVTPL

Financial assets held for trading

Financial assets designated upon initial recognition (fair value option)

Total financial assets at FVTPL 

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

Financial liabilities held for trading

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition (fair value option)

Total financial liabilities at FVTPL

2014

Net gains/(losses)

Of which impairment/
reversal of impairment

(94)

1

6

(249)

-

6

6

(4,252)

(4)

(28)

(32)

-

-

-

(807)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

For more details on net gains and losses on derivatives, please see note 10 “Financial income/(expense) from derivatives”.

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41. Risk management 

Financial risk management objectives and policies

As  part  of  its  operations,  the  Enel  Group  is  exposed  to  a 

 > the  establishment  of  specific  policies  set  at  both  the 

variety of financial risks, notably market risks (including in-

Group  level  and  at  the  level  of  individual  Divisions/

terest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and commodity risk), 

countries/business  lines,  which  define  the  roles  and  re-

credit risk and liquidity risk. 

sponsibilities for those involved in managing, monitoring 

and controlling risks, ensuring the organizational separa-

The Group’s governance arrangements for financial risk en-

tion of units involved in managing the Group’s business 

visage:

and those responsible for managing risk;

 > specific internal committees, formed of members of the 

 > the specification of operational limits at both the Group 

Group’s top management and chaired by the CEO, which 

level  and  at  the  level  of  individual  Divisions/countries/

are responsible for strategic policy-making and oversight 

business lines for the various types of risk. These limits are 

of risk management;

monitored periodically by the risk management units.

Market risks

Market  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  expected  cash  flows  or  fair 

The  Group  is  also  exposed  to  the  risk  that  changes  in  the 

value of a financial instrument could change owing to chan-

exchange rates between the euro and the main foreign cur-

ges in market prices. 

rencies could have an adverse impact on the value in euro of 

Market  risks  are  essentially  composed  of  interest  rate  risk, 

performance and financial aggregates denominated in fo-

foreign exchange risk and commodity price risk.

reign currencies, such as costs, revenue, assets and liabilities, 

Interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk are primarily ge-

as  well  as  the  consolidation  values  of  equity  investments 

nerated by the presence of financial instruments. 

denominated in currencies other than the euro (translation 

The main financial liabilities, other than derivatives, held by 

risk). As with interest rates, changes in exchange rates can 

the  Company  include  bonds,  bank  borrowings,  other  bor-

cause variations in the value of financial assets and liabilities 

rowings,  commercial  paper,  cash  collateral  for  derivatives 

measured at fair value.

transactions, liabilities for construction contracts and trade 

payables. 

The Group’s policies for managing market risks provide for 

The main purpose of those financial instruments is to finan-

the mitigation of the effects on performance of changes in 

ce the operations of the Group. 

interest rates and exchange rates with the exclusion of tran-

The main financial assets, other than derivatives, held by the 

slation risk. This objective is achieved both at the source of 

Group  include  financial  receivables,  factoring  receivables, 

the risk, through the strategic diversification of the nature 

cash  collateral  for  derivatives  transactions,  cash  and  cash 

of financial assets and liabilities, and by modifying the risk 

equivalents, receivables for construction contracts and tra-

profile of specific exposures with derivatives entered into on 

de receivables.

over-the-counter markets. 

For more details, please see note 40 “Financial instruments”.

The  sources  of  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk  and  foreign 

The risk of fluctuations in commodity prices is generated by 

exchange risk did not change with respect to the previous 

the volatility of those prices and existing structural correla-

year.

tions, which creates uncertainty about the margin on tran-

sactions in fuels and energy. Price developments are obser-

The nature of the financial risks to which the Group is expo-

ved and analyzed in order to develop the Group’s industrial, 

sed is such that changes in interest rates can cause an incre-

financial and commercial strategies and policies. 

ase in net financial expense or adverse changes in the value 

In  order  to  contain  the  effects  of  such  fluctuations  and 

of assets/liabilities measured at fair value.

stabilize  margins,  Enel  develops,  in  accordance  with  the 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSGroup’s  policies  and  risk  governance  limits,  strategies  that 

strengthening  an  integrated  vision  of  our  business  and  a 

impact the various stages of the industrial process associa-

geographical  awareness  of  sales  and  trading  operations  is 

ted with the production and sale of electricity and gas, such 

consistent with the global environment in which the Group 

as advance sourcing and hedging, and plans and techniques 

operates,  creating  opportunities  for  improvement  in  both 

for hedging financial risks with derivatives. The Group com-

maximizing margins and governing risks. 

panies develop strategies for hedging the price risk arising 

from  trading  in  commodities  and,  using  financial  instru-

As part of its governance of market risks, the Company re-

ments, reduce or eliminate market risk, sterilizing the varia-

gularly  monitors  the  size  of  the  OTC  derivatives  portfolio 

ble components of price. If authorized, they can also engage 

in relation to the threshold values set by regulators for the 

in  proprietary  trading  in  the  energy  commodities  used  by 

activation of clearing obligations (EMIR - European Market 

the Group in order to monitor and enhance their understan-

Infrastructure Regulation 648/2012 of the European Parlia-

ding of the most relevant markets.

ment). During 2014, no overshoot of those threshold values 

The  organizational  structure  defined  in  2014  provides  for 

was detected.

a single entity to operate on behalf of the entire Group in 

sourcing  fuels  and  selling  electricity  and  gas  on  wholesale 

As  part  of  its  measurement  of  financial  risks,  the  Group 

markets, as well as centralizing trading with the direct con-

assesses  credit  risk,  both  of  the  counterparty  (Credit  Va-

trol of the units involved in that business, which as they also 

luation  Adjustment  or  CVA)  and  its  own  (Debit  Valuation 

operate at the local level can maintain effective relationships 

Adjustment  or  DVA),  in  order  to  adjust  the  fair  value  of 

with the markets. The global business line cooperates with 

financial  instruments  measured  at  fair  value  for  the  corre-

units of the holding company designated to steer, monitor 

sponding amount of counterparty risk. 

and integrate global performance. In order to manage and 

For more information, please see note 45 “Assets measured 

control  market  risks  associated  with  energy  commodities, 

at fair value”.

Interest rate risk  
Interest  rate  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  fair  value  or  expected 

not exceed the maturity of the underlying financial liability, 

cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because 

so  that  any  change  in  the  fair  value  and/or  cash  flows  of 

of changes in market interest rates. 

such contracts is offset by a corresponding change in the fair 

The  main  source  of  interest  rate  risk  for  the  Enel  Group  is 

value and/or cash flows of the hedged position. 

the  presence  of  financial  instruments.  It  manifests  itself 

Proxy hedging techniques may be used in a number of resi-

primarily as a change in the flows associated with interest 

dual circumstances, when the hedging instruments for the 

payments  on  floating-rate  financial  liabilities,  a  change  in 

risk factors are not available on the market or are not suffi-

financial terms and conditions in negotiating new debt in-

ciently liquid. For the purpose of EMIR compliance, in order 

struments or as an adverse change in the value of financial 

to  test  the  actual  effectiveness  of  the  hedging  techniques 

assets/liabilities measured at fair value, which are typically 

adopted, the Group subjects its hedge portfolios to periodic 

fixed-rate debt instruments.

statistical assessment.

For more information, please see note 40 “Financial instru-

ments”.

Using  interest  rate  swaps,  the  Enel  Group  agrees  with  the 

The exposure to interest rate risk did not change compared 

counterparty to periodically exchange floating-rate interest 

with the previous year. 

flows with fixed-rate flows, both calculated on the same no-

tional principal amount.

The Enel Group manages interest rate risk through the defi-

Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps transform floating-rate 

nition of an optimal financial structure, with the dual goal of 

financial liabilities into fixed rate liabilities, thereby neutrali-

stabilizing borrowing costs and containing the cost of funds. 

zing the exposure of cash flows to changes in interest rates.

This goal is pursued through the strategic diversification of 

Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps transform fixed rate finan-

the portfolio of financial liabilities by contract type, maturity 

cial liabilities into floating-rate liabilities, thereby neutralizing 

and interest rate, and modifying the risk profile of specific 

the exposure of their fair value to changes in interest rates.

exposures using OTC derivatives, mainly interest rate swaps 

Floating-to-floating interest rate swaps permit the exchan-

and interest rate options. The term of such contracts does 

ge of floating-rate interest flows based on different indexes.

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Some structured borrowings have multi-stage interest flows 

premium is paid on the contract (zero cost collars).

hedged  by  interest  rate  swaps  that  at  the  reporting  date, 

Such contracts are normally used when the fixed interest rate 

and  for  a  limited  time,  provide  for  the  exchange  of  fixed-

that can be obtained in an interest rate swap is considered 

rate interest flows.

too high with respect to Enel’s expectations for future inte-

rest rate developments. In addition, interest rate options are 

Interest  rate  options  involve  the  exchange  of  interest  diffe-

also  considered  most  appropriate  in  periods  of  uncertainty 

rences  calculated  on  a  notional  principal  amount  once  cer-

about future interest rate developments because they make 

tain  thresholds  (strike  prices)  are  reached.  These  thresholds 

it possible to benefit from any decrease in interest rates. 

specify  the  effective  maximum  rate  (cap)  or  the  minimum 

rate (floor) on the debt as a result of the hedge. Hedging stra-

The following table reports the notional amount of interest 

tegies can also make use of combinations of options (collars) 

rate  derivatives  at  December  31,  2014  and  December  31, 

that establish the minimum and maximum rates at the same 

2013 broken down by type of contract:

time. In this case, the strike prices are normally set so that no 

Millions of euro

                      Notional amount

Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps

Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps

Fixed-to-fixed interest rate swaps

Floating-to-floating interest rate swaps

Interest rate options

Total

2014

5,043

889

100

180

50

6,262

2013 restated

7,175

1,121

100

180

50

8,626

For more details on interest rate derivatives, please see note 

interest rate risk is the main risk factor that could impact the 

43 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

income statement (raising borrowing costs) in the event of 

The amount of floating-rate debt that is not hedged against 

an increase in market interest rates.

Millions of euro

2014

2013 restated

Floating rate

Fixed rate

Total

Pre-hedge

% Post-hedge

%

Pre-hedge

% Post-hedge

17,656

30.8%

13,396

23.3%

19,651

33.6%

13,536

39,749

69.2%

44,009

76.7%

38,767

66.4%

44,882

57,405

57,405

58,418

58,418

%

23.2%

76.8%

At  December  31,  2014,  31%  of  financial  debt  was  floating 

venské elektrárne and the normal amortization of the bor-

rate (34% at December 31, 2013 restated). Taking account of 

rowings of Group companies led to a corresponding reduc-

hedges of interest rates considered effective pursuant to the 

tion of €2,215 million in interest rate swaps.

IFRS-EU, 23% of net financial debt (23% at December 31, 2013 

restated) was exposed to interest rate risk. Including interest 

Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis 

rate derivatives treated as hedges for management purposes 

The Group analyses the sensitivity of its exposure by estima-

but ineligible for hedge accounting, 77% of net financial debt 

ting the effects of a change in interest rates on the portfolio 

was hedged (77% hedged at December 31, 2013 restated). 

of financial instruments. 

More specifically, sensitivity analysis measures the potential 

These results are in line with the limits established in the risk 

impact on profit or loss and on equity of market scenarios 

management policy.

that would cause a change in the fair value of derivatives 

In 2014 the main maturities of a bond issued by Enel SpA, 

or in the financial expense associated with unhedged gross 

prepayments by International Endesa BV, borrowings of Slo-

debt.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThese  scenarios  are  represented  by  parallel  increases  and 

With all other variables held constant, the Group’s profit be-

decreases in the yield curve as at the reporting date.

fore tax would be affected by a change in the level of inte-

There  were  no  changes  in  the  methods  and  assumptions 

rest rates as follows:

used in the sensitivity analysis compared with the previous 

year.

Millions of euro

Change in financial expense on gross long-term 
floating-rate debt after hedging

Change in fair value of derivatives classified as 
non-hedging instruments

Change in fair value of derivatives designated 
as hedging instruments

Cash flow hedges

Fair value hedges

2014

Pre-tax impact on profit or loss

Pre-tax impact on equity

Basis points

Increase

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

25

25

25

25

34

7

-

(11)

(34)

(7)

-

11

-

-

70

-

-

-

(70)

-

Foreign exchange risk
Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the fair value or future 

fair  value  and/or  cash  flows  of  such  contracts  offsets  the 

cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of 

corresponding change in the fair value and/or cash flows of 

changes in exchange rates.

the hedged position.

For the companies of the Enel Group, the main source of fo-

Cross currency interest rate swaps are used to transform a 

reign exchange risk is the presence of financial instruments 

long-term financial liability in foreign currency into an equi-

and  cash  flows  denominated  in  a  currency  other  than  its 

valent liability in the currency of account or functional cur-

currency of account and/or functional currency. 

rency of the company holding the exposure. 

More specifically, foreign exchange risk is mainly generated 

Currency forwards are contracts in which the counterparties 

with the following transaction categories: 

agree to exchange principal amounts denominated in diffe-

 > debt denominated in currencies other than the currency 

rent currencies at a specified future date and exchange rate 

of account or the functional currency entered into by the 

(the  strike).  Such  contracts  may  call  for  the  actual  exchan-

holding company or the individual subsidiaries; 

ge  of  the  two  amounts  (deliverable  forwards)  or  payment 

 > cash  flows  in  respect  of  the  purchase  or  sale  of  fuel  or 

of  the  difference  between  the  strike  exchange  rate  and 

electricity on international markets; 

the  prevailing  exchange  rate  at  maturity  (non-deliverable 

 > cash flows in respect of investments in foreign currency, 

forwards). In the latter case, the strike rate and/or the spot 

dividends from unconsolidated foreign companies or the 

rate may be determined as averages of the official fixings of 

purchase or sale of equity investments.

the European Central Bank.

The exposure to foreign exchange risk did not change with 

Currency  swaps  are  contracts  in  which  the  counterparties 

respect to the previous year.

enter into two transactions of the opposite sign at different 

For more details, please see note 40 “Financial instruments”.

future  dates  (normally  one  spot,  the  other  forward)  that 

provide  for  the  exchange  of  principal  denominated  in  dif-

In order to minimize this risk, the Group normally uses a varie-

ferent currencies. 

ty of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives such as cross currency 

interest rate swaps, currency forwards and currency swaps.

The following table reports the notional amount of transac-

The term of such contracts does not exceed the maturity of 

tions outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 

the underlying financial liability, so that any change in the 

2013, broken down by type of hedged item:

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Millions of euro

Cross currency interest rate swaps (CCIRSs) hedging debt denominated in 
currencies other than the euro

Currency forwards hedging foreign exchange risk on commodities 

Currency forwards hedging future cash flows in currencies other than euro 

Currency swaps hedging commercial paper 

Currency forwards hedging loans

Other currency forwards

Total

               Notional amount

2014

2013 restated

14,801

4,942

3,552

148

224

-

14,263

4,253

1,906

246

201

423

23,667

21,292

More specifically, these include:

Taking account of hedges of foreign exchange risk, the per-

 > CCIRSs  with  a  notional  amount  of  €14,801  million  to 

centage of debt not hedged against that risk amounted to 

hedge  the  foreign  exchange  risk  on  debt  denominated 

13% at December 31, 2014 (11% at December 31, 2013). 

in currencies other than the euro (€14,263 million at De-

cember 31, 2013);

Foreign exchange risk sensitivity analysis

 > currency forwards with a total notional amount of €8,494 

The Group analyses the sensitivity of its exposure by estima-

million used to hedge the foreign exchange risk associa-

ting the effects of a change in exchange rates on the portfo-

ted with purchases and sales of natural gas, purchases of 

lio of financial instruments. 

fuel and expected cash flows in currencies other than the 

More specifically, sensitivity analysis measures the potential 

euro (€6,159 million at December 31, 2013); 

impact on profit or loss and equity of market scenarios that 

 > currency swaps with a total notional amount of €148 mil-

would cause a change in the fair value of derivatives or in 

lion  used  to  hedge  the  foreign  exchange  risk  associated 

the financial expense associated with unhedged gross me-

with redemptions of commercial paper issued in currencies 

dium/long-term debt.

other than the euro (€246 million at December 31, 2013);

These  scenarios  are  represented  by  the  appreciation/de-

 > currency forwards with a total notional amount of €224 

preciation of the euro against all of the foreign currencies 

million used to hedge the foreign exchange risk associa-

compared with the value observed as at the reporting date.

ted  with  loans  in  currencies  other  than  the  euro  (€201 

There  were  no  changes  in  the  methods  and  assumptions 

million at December 31, 2013). 

used in the sensitivity analysis compared with the previous 

year.

At December 31, 2014, 35% (31% at December 31, 2013) of 

With all other variables held constant, the profit before tax 

Group long-term debt was denominated in currencies other 

would be affected as follows:

than the euro.

Millions of euro

Change in financial expense on gross debt 
denominated in foreign currency after hedging

Change in fair value of derivatives classified as 
non-hedging instruments

Change in fair value of derivatives designated 
as hedging instruments

Cash flow hedges

Fair value hedges

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2014

Pre-tax impact on profit or loss

Pre-tax impact on equity

Exchange rate

Increase

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

10%

10%

10%

10%

-

85

-

-

-

(103)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,900)

2,321

-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCommodity risk
The Group is exposed to the rsk of fluctuations in the price 

companies  expressly  authorized  to  do  so  under  corporate 

of commodities mainly associated with the purchase of fuel 

policies,  consist  in  taking  on  exposures  in  energy  commo-

for power plants and the purchase and sale of natural gas 

under indexed contracts, as well as the purchase and sale of 

dities (oil products, gas, coal, CO2 certificates and electricity 
in the main European countries) using financial derivatives 

electricity at variable prices (indexed bilateral contracts and 

and  physical  contracts  traded  on  regulated  and  over-the-

sales on the electricity spot market).

counter  markets,  exploiting  profit  opportunities  through 

The exposures on indexed contracts are quantified by bre-

arbitrage transactions carried out on the basis of expected 

aking down the contracts that generate exposure into the 

market developments. 

underlying risk factors.

The commodity risk management processes established at 

As regards electricity sold by the Group, Enel mainly uses fi-

the  Group  level  are  designed  to  constantly  monitor  deve-

xed-price contracts in the form of bilateral physical contracts 

lopments  in  risk  over  time  and  to  determine  whether  the 

and  financial  contracts  (e.g.  contracts  for  differences,  VPP 

risk levels, as observed for specific analytical dimensions (for 

contracts, etc.) in which differences are paid to the counter-

example, geographical areas, organizational structures, bu-

party if the market electricity price exceeds the strike price 

siness lines, etc.), comply with the thresholds consistent with 

and  to  Enel  in  the  opposite  case.  The  residual  exposure  in 

the  risk  appetite  established  by  top  management.  These 

respect of the sale of energy on the spot market not hedged 

operations  are  conducted  within  the  framework  of  formal 

with such contracts is quantified and managed on the basis 

governance rules that establish strict risk limits. Compliance 

of an estimation of developments in generation costs. Proxy 

with the limits is verified daily by units that are independent 

hedging techniques may be used for the industrial portfo-

of  those  undertaking  the  transactions.  Positions  are  moni-

lios when the hedging instruments for the risk factors gene-

tored monthly, assessing the Profit at Risk, in the case of in-

rating the exposure are not available on the market or are 

dustrial portfolios, and daily, calculating Value at Risk, in the 

not  sufficiently  liquid,  while  portfolio  hedging  techniques 

case of the trading book.

can  be  used  to  assess  opportunities  for  netting  intercom-

The risk limits for Enel’s proprietary trading are set in terms 

pany flows. 

of Value at Risk over a 1-day time horizon and a confidence 

The Group mainly uses plain vanilla derivatives for hedging 

level of 95%; the sum of the limits for 2014 is equal to about 

(more  specifically,  forwards,  swaps,  options  on  commodi-

€33 million.

ties, futures, contracts for differences).

Enel also engages in proprietary trading in order to maintain 

The following table reports the notional amount of outstan-

a presence in the Group’s reference energy commodity mar-

ding transactions at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 

kets. These operations, which are performed only by Group 

2013, broken down by type of instrument:

Millions of euro

                       Notional amount

Forward and futures contracts

Swaps

Options

Embedded derivatives

Total

2014

26,671

9,359

401

-

36,431

2013 restated

17,526

11,024

264

659

29,473

For more details, please see note 43 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

Sensitivity analysis of commodity risk 

constant. The analysis assesses the impact of shifts in the 

The  following  table  presents  the  results  of  the  analysis 

commodity price curve of +10% and -10%. 

of sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the com-

The  impact  on  pre-tax  profit  is  mainly  attributable  to  the 

modity prices underlying the valuation model used in the 

change  in  the  prices  of  gas  and  oil  commodities.  The  im-

scenario  at  the  same  date,  with  all  other  variables  held 

pact on equity is almost entirely due to changes in the pri-

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ces  of  coal  and  gas.  The  Group’s  exposure  to  changes  in 

the prices of other commodities is not material.

Millions of euro

2014

Pre-tax impact on profit or loss

Pre-tax impact on equity

 Commodity price

Increase

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

Change in fair value of trading derivatives on 
commodities

Change in fair value of derivatives on commodities 
designated as hedging instruments

10%

10%

(60)

-

(61)

-

-

-

(236)

(276)

Credit risk

The  Group’s  commercial,  commodity  and  financial  opera-

the portfolio, entering into margin agreements that call for 

tions expose it to credit risk, i.e. the possibility that an unex-

the exchange of cash collateral and/or using netting arran-

pected  change  in  the  creditworthiness  of  a  counterparty 

gements. An internal assessment system was used again in 

could have an effect on the creditor position, in terms of in-

2014 to apply and monitor operational limits for credit risk, 

solvency (default risk) or changes in its market value (spread 

approved by the Group Financial Risk Committee in respect 

risk).

of  financial  counterparties  at  the  region/country/business 

In recent years, in view of the instability and uncertainty that 

line level and at the consolidated level. 

have affected the financial markets and an economic crisis 

of global proportions, average collection times have trended 

To manage credit risk even more effectively, for a number of 

upwards. In order to minimize credit risk, the general policy 

years the Group has carried out non-recourse assignments 

at the Group level provides to the use of uniform criteria in 

of  receivables,  which  have  mainly  involved  specific  seg-

all the main regions/countries/business lines in measuring 

ments  of  the  commercial  portfolio  and,  to  a  lesser  extent, 

credit exposures in order to promptly identify any deterio-

invoiced receivables and receivables to be invoiced of com-

ration in the quality of outstanding receivables – identifying 

panies operating in other segments of the electricity indust-

any mitigation actions to be taken – and to enable the con-

ry than retail sales. 

solidation and monitoring of exposures at the Group level.

All  of  the  above  transactions  are  considered  non-recourse 

Credit exposures are managed at the region/country/busi-

transactions  for  accounting  purposes  and  therefore  invol-

ness line level by different units, thereby ensuring the neces-

ved  the  full  derecognition  of  the  corresponding  assigned 

sary segregation of risk management and control activities. 

assets from the balance sheet, as the risks and rewards asso-

Monitoring the consolidated exposure is carried out by Enel 

ciated with them have been transferred.

SpA.  

As regards the credit risk associated with commodity tran-

Concentration of customer credit risk 
Trade receivables are generated by the Group’s operations 

sactions, a uniform counterparty assessment system is used 

in many regions and countries (Italy, Spain, Romania, Latin 

at  the  Group  level,  with  local  level  implementation.  Since 

America, Russia, France, North America, etc.) with a base of 

2013,  portfolio  limits  approved  by  the  Group  Credit  Risk 

customers and counterparties that is highly diversified, whe-

Committee have been applied and monitored at the region/

ther geographically, sectorally (industrial companies, energy 

country/business line level and at the consolidated level.

companies, enterprises in retail trade, tourism, communica-

tions, government entities, etc.) or by size (large corporate, 

For  the  credit  risk  generated  by  financial  transactions,  in-

small and medium-sized enterprises, residential customers). 

cluding  those  in  derivatives,  risk  is  minimized  by  selecting 

Through its subsidiaries, Enel has more than 60 million cu-

counterparties with high standing from among leading na-

stomers or counterparties with whom it has generally gra-

tional  and  international  financial  institutions,  diversifying 

nular credit exposures. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial assets past due but not impaired

Millions of euro

Impaired trade receivables

Not past due and not impaired trade receivables

Past due but not impaired trade receivables:

- less than 3 months 

- from 3 months to 6 months 

- from 6 months to 12 months

- from 12 months to 24 months

- more than 24 months

Total

Liquidity risk

2014

1,662

8,380

3,642

1,416

282

399

489

1,056

13,684

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter diffi-

treasury functions (with the exception of the Endesa Group, 

culty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabi-

where those functions are performed by Endesa SA and its 

lities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial 

subsidiaries  Endesa  Internacional  BV  and  Endesa  Capital 

asset.

SA), guaranteeing access to the money and capital markets. 

The objectives of liquidity risk management policies are:

The Group has undertaken a number of initiatives to opti-

 > ensuring an appropriate level of liquidity for the Group, 

mize  working  capital  and  the  associated  cash  flows.  More 

minimizing the associated opportunity cost;

specifically,  on  the  basis  of  the  consultation  document 

 > maintaining  a  balanced  debt  structure  in  terms  of  the 

618/2014/R/EEL of the Authority for Electricity, Gas and the 

maturity profile and funding sources.

Water System of December 11, 2014 (finalized on January 

In the short term, liquidity risk is mitigated by maintaining 

16, 2015) concerning the entry into force of the new Grid 

an appropriate level of unconditionally available resources, 

Code,  which  provides  for  the  possibility  of  extending  the 

including  liquidity  and  short-term  deposits,  available  com-

deadlines  for  payments  due  from  distribution  companies 

mitted credit lines and a portfolio of highly liquid asset.

to  the  Equalization  Fund  for  the  restitution  of  revenue  in 

In the long term, liquidity risk is mitigated by maintaining a 

respect  of  general  system  costs,  Enel  Distribuzione  settled 

balanced maturity profile for our debt, access to a range of 

system  costs  for  October  2014,  totaling  €1.2  billion,  in  Ja-

sources of funding on different markets, in different curren-

nuary 2015.

cies and with diverse counterparties.

At the Group level, Enel SpA (directly and through its sub-

The Group holds the following undrawn lines of credit:

sidiary Enel Finance International NV) performs centralized 

Millions of euro

Committed credit lines

Uncommitted credit lines

Commercial paper

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Expiring within one 
year

Expiring beyond 
one year

Expiring within one 
year

Expiring beyond 
one year

671

425

6,727

7,823

13,456

-

-

13,456

494

795

7,088

8,377

14,912

-

-

14,912

Committed  credit  lines  amounted  to  €14,127  million  at  the 

available resources came to €21,279 million, of which €6,727 

Group  level,  with  €13,456  million  expiring  after  2015.  Total 

million in commercial paper.

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Maturity analysis  
The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Group’s long-term debt.

Millions of euro

Maturing in

Bonds:

- listed, fixed rate

- listed, floating rate

- unlisted, fixed rate

- unlisted, floating rate

Total bonds

Bank borrowings:

- fixed rate 

- floating rate 

- use of revolving credit lines  

Total bank borrowings

Non-bank borrowings:

- fixed rate 

- floating rate 

Total non-bank borrowings

Less than 3 
months

From 3 
months to 1 
year

2016

2017

2018

2019

Beyond

1,012

1,387

-

-

1,549

45

-

63

3,502

1,182

-

64

2,466

384

1,233

65

5,132

796

-

66

2,399

1,657

4,748

4,148

5,994

5

134

-

139

49

13

62

42

574

69

685

137

46

183

81

714

9

804

185

70

255

63

496

-

559

161

66

227

304

731

3

1,038

163

39

202

2,137

238

1,434

313

4,122

60

562

-

622

134

33

167

16,099

1,660

2,218

760

20,737

371

3,628

-

3,999

894

139

1,033

TOTAL

2,600

2,525

5,807

4,934

7,234

4,911

25,769

Commitments to purchase commodities

In conducting its business, the Enel Group has entered into 

The following table reports the undiscounted cash flows as-

contracts  to  purchase  specified  quantities  of  commodities 

sociated  with  outstanding  commitments  at  December  31, 

at a certain future date for its own use, which qualify for the 

2014.

own use exemption provided for under IAS 39.

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2014

2015-2019

2020-2024

2025-2029

Beyond

Commitments to purchase commodities:

- electricity

- fuel

Total

54,384

63,605

117,989

20,142

35,718

55,860

10,954

16,468

27,422

7,725

8,289

15,563

3,130

16,014

18,693

42. Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities 

At December 31, 2014, the Group did not hold offset positions in assets and liabilities, as it is not the Enel Group’s policy to 

settle financial assets and liabilities on a net basis.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS43. Derivatives and hedge accounting

43.1 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value, at the trade 

from financial instruments to which the Company is expo-

date of the contract, and are subsequently re-measured at 

sed, please see note 41 “Risk management”.

fair value.

The  method  for  recognizing  the  resulting  gain  or  loss  de-

pends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging 

Cash flow hedges
Cash  flow  hedges  are  used  in  order  to  hedge  the  Group’s 

instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

exposure to changes in future cash flows that are attributa-

Hedge accounting is applied to derivatives entered into in 

ble to a particular risk associated with an asset, a liability or 

order to reduce risks such as interest rate risk, exchange rate 

a highly probable transaction that could affect profit or loss.

risk, commodity risk, credit risk and equity risk when all the 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of deriva-

criteria provided for under IAS 39 are met.

tives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is 

At  the  inception  of  the  transaction,  the  Group  documents 

recognized in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss 

the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged 

relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately 

items,  as  well  as  its  risk  management  objectives  and  stra-

in the income statement.

tegy. The Group also analyzes, both at hedge inception and 

Amounts  accumulated  in  equity  are  reclassified  to  profit  or 

on an ongoing systematic basis, the effectiveness of hedges 

loss in the period when the hedged item affects profit or loss. 

using prospective and retrospective tests in order to deter-

When  a  hedging  instrument  expires  or  is  sold,  or  when  a 

mine  whether  hedging  instruments  are  highly  effective  in 

hedge  no  longer  meets  the  criteria  for  hedge  accounting 

offsetting changes in the fair values or cash flows of hedged 

but  the  hedged  item  has  not  expired  or  been  cancelled, 

items.

any  cumulative  gain  or  loss  existing  in  equity  at  that  time 

Depending on the nature of the risks to which it is exposed, 

remains in equity and is recognized when the forecast tran-

the Group designates derivatives as hedging instruments in 

saction is ultimately recognized in the income statement. 

one of the following hedge relationships.

When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, 

 > cash  flow  hedge  derivatives  in  respect  of  the  risk  of:  i) 

the  cumulative  gain  or  loss  that  was  reported  in  equity  is 

changes  in  the  cash  flows  associated  with  long-term 

immediately transferred to profit or loss.

floating-rate  debt;  ii)  changes  in  the  exchange  rates 

associated with long-term debt denominated in a cur-

The Group currently uses these hedge relationships to mini-

rency other than the currency of account or the functio-

mize the volatility of profit or loss. 

nal currency in which the company holding the financial 

liability operates; iii) changes in the price of fuels deno-

minated in a foreign currency; iv) changes in the price of 

Fair value hedges
Fair value hedges are used to protect the Group against ex-

forecast electricity sales at variable prices; and v) chan-

posures to adverse changes in the fair value of assets, liabili-

ges  in  the  price  of  transactions  in  coal  and  petroleum 

ties or firm commitments attributable to a particular risk that 

commodities;

could affect profit or loss.

 > fair value hedge derivatives involving the hedging of ex-

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that qualify and are 

posures to changes in the fair value of an asset, a liability 

designated as hedging instruments are recognized in the in-

or a firm commitment attributable to a specific risk;

come statement, together with changes in the fair value of 

 > derivatives  hedging  a  net  investment  in  a  foreign  ope-

the hedged item that are attributable to the hedged risk.

ration  (NIFO),  involving  the  hedging  of  exposures  to 

If the hedge is ineffective or no longer meets the criteria for 

exchange  rate  volatility  associated  with  investments  in 

hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount of 

foreign entities.

a hedged item for which the effective interest method is used 

is amortized to profit or loss over the period to maturity.

For more details on the nature and the extent of risks arising 

The Group currently makes marginal use of such hedge rela-

257

tionships to seize opportunities associated with general de-

The  Group  does  not  currently  hold  any  hedges  of  net  in-

velopments in the yield curve. 

vestments in a foreign operation. 

Hedge of a net investment in a foreign ope-
ration (NIFO)
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations, with a fun-

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

value  of  hedging  derivatives  classified  on  the  basis  of  the 

type of hedge relationship.

ctional currency other than the euro, are hedges of the im-

The notional amount of a derivative contract is the amount 

pact of changes in exchange rates in respect of investments 

on the basis of which cash flows are exchanged. This amount 

in foreign entities. The hedge instrument is a liability deno-

can be expressed as a value or a quantity (for example tons, 

minated in the same currency as the investment. The foreign 

converted  into  euros  by  multiplying  the  notional  amount 

exchange differences of the hedged item and the hedge are 

by  the  agreed  price).  Amounts  denominated  in  currencies 

accumulated each year in equity until the disposal of the in-

other than the euro are converted at the end-year exchange 

vestment,  at  which  time  the  foreign  exchange  differences 

rates provided by the European Central Bank.

are transferred to profit or loss.

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Fair value hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

904

1,121

-

-

506

11,740

3,457

1,258

5,479

286

Total

16,607

8,144

55

-

5

1,407

433

1,900

49

-

40

439

22

550

-

-

-

5

-

-

-

(2)

4,557

5,401

(556)

(385)

6,756

11,768

(1,631)

(2,081)

2,817

4,491

(689)

(163)

14,130

21,665

(2,876)

(2,631)

For more on the fair value measurement of derivatives, ple-

For  more  on  the  classification  of  hedging  derivatives  as 

ase see note 45 “Assets measured at fair value”.

non-current  and  current  assets  and  non-current  and  cur-

rent liabilities, please see note 41 “Risk management”. 

43.2 Hedge relationships by type of risk hedged  

Interest rate risk 
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

of  transactions  outstanding  as  at  December  31,  2014  and 

value  of  the  hedging  instruments  on  the  interest  rate  risk 

December 31, 2013, broken down by type of hedged item:

Millions of euro

Fair value Notional amount

Fair value Notional amount

Hedging instrument

Hedged item

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

Interest rate swaps

Interest rate swaps

Total

258

Fixed-rate 
borrowings

Floating-rate 
borrowings

41

1,004

50

1,221

(537)

(496)

4,963

5,967

(346)

(296)

6,559

7,780

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

cember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, broken down by 

value  of  hedging  derivatives  on  interest  rate  risk  as  at  De-

type of hedge:

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Fair value hedge 
derivatives:

- interest rate swaps

904

1,121

55

49

-

-

-

-

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- interest rate swaps

506

1,258

Total interest rate 
derivatives

1,410

2,379

5

60

40

89

4,557

5,401

(556)

(385)

4,557

5,401

(556)

(385)

The  notional  amount  of  derivatives  classified  as  hedging 

year prompted a deterioration in the fair value of cash flow 

instruments at December 31, 2014 came to €5,967 million, 

hedge derivatives and an improvement in that of fair value 

with a corresponding negative fair value of €496 million. 

hedge derivatives.

The general decline in the yield curve over the course of the 

Cash flow hedge derivatives

The following table shows the cash flows expected in coming years from cash flow hedge derivatives on interest rate risk.

Millions of euro

Fair value

Distribution of expected cash flows

at Dec. 31, 2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Beyond

Cash flow hedge derivatives on interest 
rates

Positive fair value

Negative fair value

5

(5)

(556)

(115)

2

(89)

-

(75)

-

(65)

-

-

(55)

(226)

The following table shows the impact of cash flow hedge derivatives on interest rate risk on equity during the period, gross 

of tax effects:

Millions of euro

Opening balance at January 1, 2014

Changes in fair value recognized in equity (OCI)

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss

Closing balance at December 31, 2014

2014

(1,729)

958

130

(641)

2013 restated

(1,638)

(281)

228

(1,691)

259

Foreign exchange risk
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

risk of transactions outstanding as at December 31, 2014 and 

value  of  the  hedging  instruments  on  the  foreign  exchange 

December 31, 2013, broken down by type of hedged item:

Millions of euro

Hedging instruments

Cross currency interest rate swaps (CCIRSs)

Cross currency interest rate swaps (CCIRSs)

Cross currency interest rate swaps (CCIRSs)

Currency forwards

Currency forwards

Total

Hedged item

Fixed-rate 
borrowings

Floating-rate 
borrowings

Future cash flows 
denominated in 
foreign currencies

Future commodity 
purchases 
denominated in 
foreign currencies

Future cash flows 
denominated in 
foreign currencies

Fair value Notional amount

Fair value

Notional amount

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013 restated

(508)

14,064

(1,580)

13,848

11

(38)

416

321

26

-

415

-

312

3,674

(90)

2,962

-

(224)

21

-

18,496

(1,644)

27

17,252

Cash flow hedges and fair value hedges include:

 > currency forwards with a notional amount of €3,695 mil-

 > CCIRSs with a notional amount of €14,064 million used 

lion used to hedge the foreign exchange risk associated 

to  hedge  the  foreign  exchange  risk  on  fixed-rate  debt 

with purchases and sales of natural gas, purchases of fuel 

denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the  euro,  with  a 

and  expected  cash  flows  in  currencies  other  than  the 

negative fair value of €508 million;

euro, with a fair value of €312 million.

 > CCIRSs  with  a  notional  amount  of  €737  million  used  to 

hedge  the  foreign  exchange  risk  on  floating-rate  debt 

The  following  table  reports  the  notional  amount  and  fair 

denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the  euro,  with  a 

value of foreign exchange derivatives at December 31, 2014 

negative fair value of €27 million;

and December 31, 2013, broken down by type of hedge: 

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Fair value hedge 
derivatives:

- CCIRSs

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- currency forwards

- CCIRSs

Total foreign exchange 
derivatives

-

-

-

3,520

8,220

218

5,261

315

1,092

-

4

435

-

5

-

(2)

175

6,581

2,771

8,997

(3)

(95)

(1,628)

(1,986)

11,740

5,479

1,407

439

6,756

11,773

(1,631)

(2,083)

The  notional  amount  of  CCIRSs  at  December  31,  2014 

floating-rate  borrowings  in  currencies  other  than  the  cur-

amounted  to  €14,801  million  (€14,263  million  at  Decem-

rency  of  account  with  a  total  value  of  €1,398  million.  The 

ber  31,  2013),  an  increase  of  €538  million.  Cross  currency 

value also reflects developments in the exchange rate of the 

interest rate swaps with a total value of €1,989 million ex-

euro  against  the  main  other  currencies,  which  cause  their 

pired and were cancelled against new derivatives hedging 

notional amount to increase by €1,129 million.

the hybrid bond issued by Enel SpA in pounds sterling and 

The  notional  value  of  currency  forwards  at  December  31, 

260

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2014 amounted to €3,695 million (€2,989 million at Decem-

dollar,  is  mainly  due  to  purchases  and  sales  of  natural  gas 

ber 31, 2013), an increase of €706 million. The exposure to 

and purchase of fuel. Changes in the notional amount are 

foreign exchange risk, especially that associated with the US 

connected with normal developments in operations.

Cash flow hedge derivatives

The following table shows the cash flows expected in coming years from cash flow hedge derivatives on foreign exchange risk:

Millions of euro

Fair value

Distribution of expected cash flows

at Dec. 31, 2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019 Beyond

Cash flow hedge derivatives on 
exchange rates

Positive fair value

Negative fair value

1,407

(1,631)

185

(62)

137

(157)

274

(41)

103

(53)

409

(183)

829

485

The following table shows the impact of cash flow hedge derivatives on foreign exchange risk on equity during the period, 

gross of tax effects:

Millions of euro

Opening balance at January 1, 2014

Changes in fair value recognized in equity (OCI)

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss

Closing balance at December 31, 2014

Commodity risk

2014

(84)

(1,089)

64

(1,109)

2013 restated

(75)

(61)

52

(84)

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Cash flow hedge derivatives

Derivatives on power:

- swaps

- forwards/futures

Total derivatives on power

Derivatives on coal:

- swaps

Total derivatives on coal

Derivatives on gas and oil:

- swaps

- forwards/futures

Total derivatives on gas 
and oil

Derivatives on CO2:

- forwards/futures

Total derivatives on CO2

TOTAL DERIVATIVES ON 
COMMODITIES

545

1,149

1,694

-

-

124

1,426

1,550

213

213

81

115

196

-

-

-

-

-

90

90

50

95

145

-

-

41

197

238

50

50

12

4

16

-

-

-

-

-

6

6

152

348

500

718

718

326

1,502

1,828

1,250

1,250

13

17

1,586

1,396

(7)

(18)

(25)

(183)

(183)

(3)

(478)

1,599

1,413

(481)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(9)

(26)

(35)

(120)

(120)

(1)

(7)

(8)

-

-

3,457

286

433

22

2,817

4,491

(689)

(163)

261

The table reports the notional amount and fair value of deri-

in the price of natural gas, for both purchases and sales, car-

vatives hedging the price risk on commodities at December 

ried out for oil commodities and gas products with physical 

31, 2014 and at December 31, 2013, broken down by type 

delivery (all-in-one hedges).

of hedge.

Cash flow hedge derivatives on commodities with a negati-

The positive fair value of cash flow hedge derivatives on com-

ve fair value regard derivatives on gas and oil commodities 

modities mainly regards hedges of gas and oil amounting to 

amounting to €481 million, hedges of coal purchases for the 

€238 million, derivatives on power amounting to €145 mil-

generation companies amounting to €183 million and deri-

lion and transactions on CO2 with a fair value of €50 million. 
The  first  category  primarily  regards  hedges  of  fluctuations 

vatives on power amounting to €25 million. 

Cash flow hedge derivatives 

The following table shows the cash flows expected in coming years from cash flow hedge derivatives on commodity risk:

Millions of euro

Fair value

Distribution of expected cash flows

at
Dec. 31, 2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Beyond

Cash flow hedge derivatives on 
commodities

Positive fair value

Negative fair value

433

327

(689)

(464)

104

(225)

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

The following table shows the impact of cash flow hedge derivatives on commodity risk on equity during the period, gross 

of tax effects:

Millions of euro

Opening balance at January 1, 2014

Changes in fair value recognized in equity (OCI)

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss

Closing balance at December 31, 2014

2014

(52)

(318)

122

(248)

2013 restated

(75)

(228)

251

(52)

262

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS44. Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair value of derivatives at FVTPL as at December 31, 2014 and 

December 31, 2013:

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013 
restated

Derivatives at FVTPL 

Derivatives on interest 
rates:

- interest rate swaps

- interest rate options

Derivatives on exchange 
rates:

65

-

30

-

4

-

2

-

180

50

766

50

(88)

(8)

(69)

(4)

- currency forwards

2,215

1,807

159

46

2,956

2,233

(81)

(34)

Derivatives on commodities

Derivatives on power:

- swaps

- forwards/futures

- options

1,207

5,391

104

2,356

6,128

52

Total derivatives on power

6,702

8,536

Derivatives on coal:

- swaps

- forwards/futures

- options

1,527

73

3

Total derivatives on coal

1,603

Derivatives on gas and oil:

928

35

2

965

1,844

2,535

82

645

5,677

99

155

480

2

637

187

7

3

197

131

133

4

268

57

5

2

64

1,611

5,456

80

1,775

3,469

32

(183)

(417)

(6)

(94)

(44)

(3)

7,147

5,276

(606)

(141)

1,742

51

10

422

13

7

(218)

(15)

(23)

1,803

442

(256)

(58)

(2)

(5)

(65)

2,686

1,988

944

278

130

61

902

5,170

102

1,714

2,079

89

(2,747)

(1,998)

(824)

(331)

(95)

(59)

- swaps

- forwards/futures

- options

Total derivatives on gas 
and oil

Derivatives on CO2:

- forwards/futures

Total derivatives on CO2

Derivatives on other 
commodities:

- swaps

- options

Total derivatives on other 
commodities

Embedded derivatives 

TOTAL DERIVATIVES ON 
COMMODITIES

6,421

4,461

3,908

2,179

6,174

3,882

(3,902)

(2,152)

68

68

35

1

36

65

65

21

-

21

-

19

19

10

1

11

-

18

18

7

-

7

-

63

63

138

2

140

-

257

257

132

-

132

659

(10)

(10)

(53)

(2)

(55)

-

(19)

(19)

(39)

(1)

(40)

(1)

17,110

15,885

4,935

2,584

18,513

13,697

(5,006)

(2,525)

263

At December 31, 2014 the notional amount of trading deri-

At December 31, 2014, the notional amount of derivatives 

vatives on interest rates came to €295 million. The change in 

on commodities came to €30,157 million.

the notional compared with December 31, 2013 is attribu-

The  positive  fair  value  of  trading  derivatives  on  commodi-

table to a natural decline in amortization of existing interest 

ties  includes,  among  other  elements,  hedges  of  gas  and 

rate swaps and the expiry of €500 million in derivatives du-

oil  amounting  to  €3,908  million  and  derivatives  on  power 

ring 2014 that, although established for hedging purposes, 

amounting to €637 million. 

did not meet the requirements for hedge accounting. The 

The  negative  fair  value  of  trading  derivatives  on  commo-

fair value of €92 million deteriorated by €21 million, mainly 

dities  mainly  regards  hedges  of  gas  and  oil  amounting  to 

due to the general decline in the yield curve.

€3,902 million and derivatives on power amounting to €606 

At December 31, 2014, the notional amount of derivatives 

million. 

on exchange rates was €5,171 million. The increase in their 

These values include transactions that, although established 

notional value and the associated fair value mainly reflected 

for  hedging  purposes,  did  not  meet  the  requirements  for 

normal operations and developments in exchange rates. 

hedge accounting. 

45. Asset measured at fair value

The Group determines fair value in accordance with IFRS 13 

 > Level 2, where the fair value is determined on the basis of 

whenever such measurement is required by the internatio-

inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 

nal accounting standards as a recognition or measurement 

that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly 

criterion.

(such as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices); 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to 

 > Level 3, where the fair value is determined on the basis of 

sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly tran-

unobservable inputs. 

saction, between market participants, at the measurement 

This note also provides detailed disclosures concerning the 

date (i.e. an exit price). 

valuation techniques and inputs used to perform these me-

The best proxy of fair value is market price, i.e. the current 

asurements.

publically available price actually used on a liquid and active 

To that end:

market. 

 > recurring fair value measurements of assets or liabilities 

The  fair  value  of  assets  and  liabilities  is  classified  in  accor-

are those required or permitted by the IFRS in the balan-

dance  with  the  three-level  hierarchy  described  below,  de-

ce sheet at the close of each period;

pending  on  the  inputs  and  valuation  techniques  used  in 

 > non-recurring  fair  value  measurements  are  those  requi-

determining their fair value: 

red or permitted by the IFRS in the balance sheet in parti-

 > Level 1, where the fair value is determined on the basis of 

cular circumstances.

quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical 

For  general  information  or  specific  disclosures  on  the  ac-

assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the mea-

counting treatment of these circumstances, please see note 

surement date;

2 “Accounting policies and measurement criteria”.

264

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following table shows, for each class of assets measu-

of the reporting period and the level in the fair value hierar-

red at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis in the 

chy into which the fair value measurements of those assets 

financial statements, the fair value measurement at the end 

are classified.

Millions of euro

Non-current assets

Current assets

Notes

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

Equity investments 
in other companies 
measured at fair value

Service concession 
arrangements

22

22

Securities held to maturity

22.1

157

157

-

669

139

-

139

Financial investments in 
funds 

22.1

40

40

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Fair value hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rates

Trading derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Inventories measured at 
fair value

Assets held for sale

43

43

43

43

43

43

43

24

30

5

1,163

107

55

3

2

-

-

-

-

-

89

-

-

-

-

-

-

669

-

-

5

1,163

18

55

3

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

326

148

178

-

1

157

-

-

-

-

1

157

4,772

2,590

2,182

267

6,778

267

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,778

The  fair  value  of  equity  investments  in  other  companies  is 

close  of  the  period  (such  as  interest  rates,  exchange  rates, 

determined  for  listed  companies  on  the  basis  of  the  quo-

volatility),  discounting  expected  future  cash  flows  on  the 

ted price set on the closing date of the year, while that for 

basis of the market yield curve and translating amounts in 

unlisted  companies  is  based  on  a  reliable  valuation  of  the 

currencies other than the euro using exchange rates provi-

relevant assets and liabilities. 

ded by the European Central Bank. For contracts involving 

“Service  concession  arrangements”  concern  electricity  di-

where available, for the same instruments on both regula-

commodities,  the  measurement  is  conducted  using  prices, 

stribution operations in Brazil by Ampla and Coelce and are 

ted and unregulated markets.

accounted  for  in  accordance  with  IFRIC  12.  Fair  value  was 

estimated  as  the  net  replacement  cost  based  on  the  most 

In  accordance  with  the  new  international  accounting  stan-

recent rate information available and on the general price 

dards,  in  2013  the  Group  included  a  measurement  of  credit 

index for the Brazilian market.

risk,  both  of  the  counterparty  (Credit  Valuation  Adjustment 

or CVA) and its own (Debit Valuation Adjustment or DVA), in 

The fair value of derivative contracts is determined using the 

order to adjust the fair value of financial instruments for the 

official prices for instruments traded on regulated markets. 

corresponding amount of counterparty risk. More specifically, 

The fair value of instruments not listed on a regulated mar-

the Group measures CVA/DVA using a Potential Future Expo-

ket is determined using valuation methods appropriate for 

sure valuation technique for the net exposure of the position 

each type of financial instrument and market data as of the 

and subsequently allocating the adjustment to the individual 

265

financial instruments that make up the overall portfolio. All of 

risk  exposure.  For  listed  debt  instruments,  the  fair  value  is 

the inputs used in this technique are observable on the market.

given by official prices. For unlisted instruments the fair va-

The notional amount of a derivative contract is the amount 

lue  is  determined  using  appropriate  valuation  techniques 

on which cash flows are exchanged. This amount can be ex-

for each category of financial instrument and market data 

pressed as a value or a quantity (for example tons, conver-

at the closing date of the year, including the credit spreads 

ted  into  euros  by  multiplying  the  notional  amount  by  the 

of Enel SpA.

agreed price). 

Amounts  denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the  euro 

Finally,  “Assets  held  for  sale”  primarily  regard  Slovenské 

are  converted  into  euros  at  the  year-end  exchange  rates 

elektrárne. The associated fair value is the estimated realiza-

provided by the European Central Bank.

ble value, net of disposal prices, as determined on the basis 

The  notional  amounts  of  derivatives  reported  here  do  not 

of the documentation currently available on the sale of the 

necessarily represent amounts exchanged between the par-

company. 

ties and therefore are not a measure of the Group’s credit 

45.1 Fair value of other assets

For each class of assets not measured at fair value in the ba-

and the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair 

lance sheet but whose fair value must be reported, the fol-

value measurements of those assets are classified.

lowing table reports the fair value at the end of the period 

Millions of euro

Non-current assets

Current assets

Notes

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

Property investments

Equity investments in 
other companies 

Inventories 

16

22

24

171

13

-

-

-

-

17

154

-

-

13

-

-

-

76

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

76

The table reports property investments, equity investments 

The value of equity investments classified in Level 3 increa-

in other companies and inventories measured at cost, who-

sed by €7 million compared with 2013 and regards a num-

se fair value has been estimated at €171 million, €13 million 

ber of equity investments of Endesa. 

and €76 million respectively. The amounts were calculated 

The value of inventories largely regards environmental cer-

with the assistance of appraisals conducted by independent 

tificates.

experts, who used different methods depending on the spe-

cific assets involved.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS46. Liabilities measured at fair value 

The  following  table  reports  for  each  class  of  liabilities  me-

end  of  the  reporting  period  and  the  level  in  the  fair  value 

asured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis in 

hierarchy into which the fair value measurements are cate-

the financial statements the fair value measurement at the 

gorized.

Millions of euro

Non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Notes

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

Cash flow hedge derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Trading derivatives:

- on interest rates

- on exchange rates

- on commodities

Contingent consideration

Payables for put options granted to 
minority shareholders

Deferred income

Liabilities held for sale

43

43

43

43

43

43

39

39

39

30

554

1,627

225

-

-

554

1,627

104

121

21

10

4

-

13

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

21

10

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

13

-

-

2

4

-

-

2

4

464

144

320

75

71

-

-

75

71

4,825

3,277

1,548

-

-

-

-

-

-

46

789

34

5,290

-

-

-

-

-

-

34

-

46

789

-

5,290

Contingent  consideration  regards  a  number  of  equity  in-

the exercise conditions in the associated contracts, and €24 

vestments held by the Group in North America, whose fair 

million for the liability associated with the options on Reno-

value was determined on the basis of the contractual terms 

vables  de  Guatemala  (€13  million)  and  Maicor  Wind  (€11 

and conditions between the parties. 

million). 

The  item  “Payables  for  put  options  granted  to  minority 

The “Liabilities held for sale” main regard Slovenské elektrár-

shareholders”  includes  the  liability  for  the  options  on  Enel 

ne.  The  fair  value  is  the  estimated  realizable  value,  net  of 

Distributie  Muntenia  and  Enel  Energie  Muntenia  in  the 

disposal prices, as determined on the basis of the documen-

total  amount  of  €778  million,  determined  on  the  basis  of 

tation currently available on the sale of the company. 

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46.1 Fair value of other liabilities  

For each class of liabilities not measured at fair value in the 

riod and the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the 

balance  sheet  but  whose  fair  value  must  be  reported,  the 

fair value measurements of those liabilities are classified.

following table reports the fair value at the end of the pe-

Millions of euro

Bonds: 

- fixed rate 

- floating rate 

Bank borrowings:

- fixed rate 

- floating rate

Non-bank borrowings:

- fixed rate

- floating rate

Short-term payables to banks

Commercial paper

Notes

Fair value

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3

40.3.1

40.3.1

40.3.1

40.3.1

40.3.1

40.3.1

40.3.2

40.3.2

43,655

7,245

35,981

3,435

1,170

7,096

1,824

420

30

2,599

457

166

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,674

3,810

1,170

7,096

1,824

420

30

2,599

457

166

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Cash collateral and other financing on derivatives

40.3.2

Other short-term financial payables

40.3.2

Total

64,662

39,416

25,246

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS47. Related parties   

As an operator in the field of generation, distribution, tran-

or indirectly controlled by the Italian State, the Group’s con-

sport and sale of electricity and the sale of natural gas, Enel 

trolling shareholder. 

carries out transactions with a number of companies directly 

The table below summarizes the main types of transactions carried out with such counterparties.

Related party

Relationship

Nature of main transactions

Acquirente Unico - Single Buyer

Fully controlled (indirectly) by the 
Ministry for the Economy and Finance 

Purchase of electricity for the enhanced 
protection market

GME - Energy Markets Operator

Fully controlled (indirectly) by the 
Ministry for the Economy and Finance 

Sale of electricity on the Power Exchange
Purchase of electricity on the Power Exchange 
for pumping and plant planning

GSE - Energy Services Operator

Fully controlled (directly) by the 
Ministry for the Economy and Finance 

Indirectly controlled by the
Ministry for the Economy and Finance 

Sale of subsidized electricity
Payment of A3 component for renewable 
resource incentives

Sale of electricity on the Ancillary Services 
Market
Purchase of transport, dispatching and 
metering services

Directly controlled by the Ministry 
for the Economy and Finance 

Sale of electricity transport services
Purchase of fuels for generation plants, storage 
services and natural gas distribution

Directly controlled by the Ministry 
for the Economy and Finance

Purchase of IT services and supply of goods

Fully controlled (directly) by the 
Ministry for the Economy and Finance 

Purchase of postal services

Terna

Eni Group

Finmeccanica Group

Poste Italiane Group

Finally,  Enel  also  maintains  relationships  with  the  pension 

All  transactions  with  related  parties  were  carried  out  on 

funds  FOPEN  and  FONDENEL,  as  well  as  Fondazione  Enel 

normal market terms and conditions, which in some cases 

and  Enel  Cuore,  an  Enel  non-profit  company  devoted  to 

are determined by the Authority for Electricity, Gas and the 

providing social and healthcare assistance.

Water System.

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The  following  tables  summarize  transactions  with  rela-

outstanding  at  December  31,  2014  and  carried  out  during 

ted  parties,  associated  companies  and  joint  arrangements 

the period.

GME

Terna

Eni

GSE

Poste Italiane

Other 

Key management

personnel

Associates and joint 

Total in financial 

Total

arrangements

Overall total

statements

% of total

3,087

1,150

1,124

Millions of euro

Income statement

Revenue from sales and 
services

Other revenue

Other financial income

Electricity, gas and fuel 
purchases

Services and other 
materials

Other operating expenses

Net income /(expense)
from commodity contracts 
measured at fair value

Other financial expense

Millions of euro

Balance sheet

Trade receivables

Other current assets

Other non-current 
liabilities

Trade payables

Other current liabilities 

Non-current derivative 
financial liabilities

Other information

Guarantees received

Commitments

Acquirente 
Unico

-

-

-

-

-

4,395

1,690

-

3

17

-

163

-

-

-

4

-

64

1,886

4

29

-

Acquirente 
Unico

GME

Terna

-

1

-

444

7

-

762

382

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

544

13

-

406

1

24

-

1

1

-

1,229

77

46

-

-

Eni

127

1

-

443

-

-

150

19

256

353

-

1

4

-

-

-

25

-

-

-

119

-

-

-

63

5

-

2

46

-

-

-

GSE

Poste Italiane

Other 

Key management

personnel

Associates and joint 

Total in financial 

Total

arrangements

Overall total

statements

% of total

24

102

-

1,006

-

-

-

-

5

5

-

45

1

-

4

18

14

5

2

29

-

-

24

11

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,705

363

7,381

2,295

53

46

-

1,158

134

3,073

2

2

24

178

49

46

4

23

214

145

-

-

28

62

8

-

86

1

-

-

-

7,595

36,928

73,328

2,463

1,248

17,179

2,362

(225)

5,540

12,022

2,706

1,464

13,419

10,827

2,441

5,751

367

23

2,440

53

46

28

1,220

142

3,159

2

3

24

178

49

7.8%

14.9%

1.8%

20.6%

14.2%

2.2%

-20.4%

0.5%

10.1%

5.2%

0.1%

23.5%

-

1.0%

In November 2010, the Board of Directors of Enel SpA ap-

tion of the provisions of Article 2391-bis of the Italian Civil 

proved a procedure governing the approval and execution 

Code and the implementing regulations issued by CONSOB. 

of transactions with related parties carried out by Enel SpA 

In 2014, no transactions were carried out for which it was 

directly  or  through  subsidiaries.  The  procedure  (available 

necessary  to  make  the  disclosures  required  in  the  rules  on 

at  http://www.enel.com/en-GB/group/governance/rules/

transactions with related parties adopted with CONSOB Re-

related_parties/) sets out rules designed to ensure the tran-

solution 17221 of March 12, 2010, as amended with Reso-

sparency and procedural and substantive propriety of tran-

lution 17389 of June 23, 2010.

sactions with related parties. It was adopted in implementa-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMillions of euro

Income statement

Revenue from sales and 

services

Other revenue

Other financial income

Electricity, gas and fuel 

purchases

Services and other 

materials

Other operating expenses

Net income /(expense)

from commodity contracts 

measured at fair value

Other financial expense

Millions of euro

Balance sheet

Trade receivables

Other current assets

Other non-current 

liabilities

Trade payables

Other current liabilities 

Non-current derivative 

financial liabilities

Other information

Guarantees received

Commitments

3,087

1,150

1,124

25

63

4,395

1,690

1,229

163

1,886

4

119

46

17

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

444

7

4

-

64

29

-

544

13

-

1

-

1

24

1

-

77

46

-

-

-

-

-

Eni

127

1

150

19

256

353

24

102

-

1

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

762

382

406

443

1,006

-

-

-

-

-

-

5

5

-

1

-

45

4

18

5

-

2

-

-

-

14

29

5

2

-

-

24

11

Acquirente 

Unico

GME

Terna

Eni

GSE

Poste Italiane

Other 

Key management
personnel

Total

Associates and joint 
arrangements

Overall total

Total in financial 
statements

% of total

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Acquirente 

Unico

GME

Terna

GSE

Poste Italiane

Other 

Key management
personnel

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,705

363

7,381

2,295

53

46

-

Total

1,158

134

2

3,073

2

24

178

49

46

4

23

214

145

-

-

28

5,751

367

23

73,328

2,463

1,248

7,595

36,928

2,440

53

46

28

17,179

2,362

(225)

5,540

7.8%

14.9%

1.8%

20.6%

14.2%

2.2%

-20.4%

0.5%

Associates and joint 
arrangements

Overall total

Total in financial 
statements

% of total

12,022

2,706

1,464

13,419

10,827

2,441

10.1%

5.2%

0.1%

23.5%

-

1.0%

62

8

-

86

1

-

-

-

1,220

142

2

3,159

3

24

178

49

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48. Contractual commitments and 
guarantees 

The commitments entered into by the Enel Group and the guarantees given to third parties are shown below.

Millions of euro

Guarantees given:

- sureties and other guarantees granted to third 
parties

Commitments to suppliers for:

- electricity purchases

- fuel purchases 

- various supplies

- tenders

- other

Total

TOTAL

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

4,304

54,384

63,605

1,782

1,785

2,345

123,901

128,205

5,685

(1,381)

42,181

55,788

2,176

2,001

2,696

104,842

110,527

12,203

7,817

(394)

(216)

(351)

19,059

17,678

For more details on the expiry of commitments and guarantees, please see the section “Commitments to purchase commo-

dities” in note 41. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS49. Contingent liabilities and assets  

Porto Tolle thermal plant 
- Air pollution - Criminal 
proceedings against Enel 
directors and employees  

Emilia Romagna to express social solidarity in line with the 

general  sustainability  policies  of  the  Group.  The  suits  with 

the Ministry and private parties (environmental associations 

and a number of resident individuals, who have received no 

payments from Enel during the proceedings) remain open. 

On July 10, 2014, the decision of the Venice Court of Appe-

al was filed ordering the defendants, jointly with Enel/Enel 

The Court of Adria, in a ruling issued on March 31, 2006, con-

Produzione,  to  pay  damages  in  the  amount  of  €312,500, 

victed former directors and employees of Enel for a number of 

plus more than €55,000 in legal expenses. The Ministry’s re-

incidents of air pollution caused by emissions from the Porto 

quest for calculation of the amount of damages it claimed it 

Tolle thermoelectric plant. The decision held the defendants 

was owed was deemed inadmissible, as grounds for barring 

and Enel (as a civilly liable party) jointly liable for the payment 

such action arose in the course of the criminal proceedings. 

of  damages  for  harm  to  multiple  parties,  both  natural  per-

In the meantime the Court issued a general conviction with 

sons and public authorities. Damages for a number of mainly 

damages to be awarded in a separate decision and ordered 

private  parties  (individuals  and  environmental  associations) 

payment of legal costs. 

were set at the amount of €367,000. The calculation of the 

amount of damages owed to certain public entities (Ministry 

In  August  2011,  the  Public  Prosecutor’s  Office  of  Rovigo 

for  the  Environment,  a  number  of  public  entities  of  Veneto 

asked that a number of directors, former directors, officers, 

and Emilia Romagna, including the area’s park agencies) was 

former officers and employees of Enel and Enel Produzione 

postponed to a later civil trial, although a “provisional award” 

be  remanded  for  trial  on  the  charge  of  willful  omission  to 

of about €2.5 million was immediately due.

take  precautionary  actions  to  prevent  a  disaster  in  respect 

An  appeal  was  lodged  against  the  ruling  of  the  Court  of 

of the alleged emissions from the Porto Tolle plant. Subse-

Adria and, on March 12, 2009, the Court of Appeal of Venice 

quently, the public prosecutor filed charges of willfully cau-

partially reversed the lower court decision. It found that the 

sing a disaster. During 2012, the pre-trial hearing judge of 

former directors had not committed a crime and that there 

Rovigo, granting the request of the Public Prosecutor’s Offi-

was no environmental damage and therefore ordered reco-

ce of Rovigo, ordered the committal for trial of all of the ac-

very of the provisional award already paid. The prosecutors 

cused for both offences. The Ministry for the Environment, 

and the civil claimants lodged an appeal against the ruling 

the Ministry of Health and other actors, mainly local authori-

with the Court of Cassation. In a ruling on January 11, 2011, 

ties in Emilia Romagna and Veneto, as well as the park agen-

the Court of Cassation granted the appeal, overturning the 

cies of the area, joined the case as injured parties, seeking 

decision  of  the  Venice  Court  of  Appeal,  and  referred  the 

unspecified  damages  from  the  above  individuals,  without 

case to the civil section of the Venice Court of Appeal to rule 

citing  Enel  or  Enel  Produzione  as  liable  parties.  Evidence 

as regards payment of damages and the division of such da-

was submitted during 2013. During the year, as part of the 

mages  among  the  accused.  As  regards  amounts  paid  to  a 

agreement  mentioned  earlier,  most  of  the  public  entities 

number of public entities in Veneto, Enel has already made 

withdrew their suits. 

payment  under  a  settlement  agreement  reached  in  2008. 

At the hearing of March 31, 2014, the Court sitting en banc 

With a suit lodged in 2011, the Ministry for the Environment, 

issued its ruling of first instance, acquitting all of the accu-

the public entities of Emilia and the private actors who had 

sed of the charge of willful omission to take precautionary 

already participated as injuried parties in the criminal case 

safety measures. The Court also acquitted all of the accused 

asked the Venice Court of Appeal to order Enel SpA and Enel 

of the charge of willfully causing a disaster, with the excep-

Produzione  to  pay  civil  damages  for  harm  caused  by  the 

tion of the two former Chief Executive Officers of Enel SpA 

emissions from the Porto Tolle power station. The amount 

(although the Court did not grant the request for recogni-

of damages requested for economic and environmental los-

tion of aggravating circumstances as provided for when the 

ses  was  about  €100  million,  which  Enel  contested.  During 

disaster actually occurs). The former Chief Executive Officers 

2013,  an  agreement  was  reached  –  with  no  admission  of 

were  then  ordered  to  pay  unspecified  damages  in  a  sepa-

liability by Enel/Enel Produzione – with the public entities of 

rate civil action, with a total provisional ruling of €410,000 

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and payment of court costs for the remaining civil parties to 

2003, numerous claims were filed against Enel Distribuzione 

the action. The Court’s full ruling was filed at the end of Sep-

for automatic and other indemnities for losses. These claims 

tember 2014. The decision was appealed by the two former 

gave rise to substantial litigation before justices of the pea-

Chief Executive Officers and by the public prosecutor at the 

ce, mainly in the regions of Calabria, Campania and Basili-

start of November 2014. Further appeals were later filed by 

cata, with a total of some 120,000 proceedings. Charges in 

(i) the acquitted Chief Executive Officer, in order to obtain 

respect of such indemnities could be recovered in part un-

the denial of the grounds for appeal of the prosecutor and a 

der existing insurance policies. Most of the initial rulings by 

broader acquittal than that obtained in the first trial; (ii) two 

these judges found in favor of the plaintiffs, while appellate 

local authorities that had not initially participated; and (iii) 

courts have nearly all found in favor of Enel Distribuzione. 

the two Ministries (Environment and Health).

The  Court  of  Cassation  has  also  consistently  ruled  in  favor 

Brindisi Sud thermal 
generation plant - 
Criminal proceedings 
against Enel employees  

A criminal proceeding is under way before the Court of Brin-

disi concerning the Brindisi Sud thermal plant. A number of 

employees of Enel Produzione – cited as a liable party in civil 

litigation during 2013 – have been accused of causing cri-

minal damage and dumping of hazardous substances with 

regard to the alleged contamination of land adjacent to the 

plant with coal dust as a result of actions between 1999 and 

2011.  At  the  end  of  2013,  the  accusations  were  extended 

to cover 2012 and 2013. As part of the proceeding, injured 

parties,  including  the  Province  and  City  of  Brindisi,  have 

submitted  claims  for  total  damages  of  about  €1.4  billion. 

The argument phase is under way and hearings of witnesses 

and technical experts are under way.

Criminal proceedings are also under way before the Courts 

of  Reggio  Calabria  and  Vibo  Valentia  against  a  number 

of  employees  of  Enel  Produzione  for  the  offense  of  illegal 

waste  disposal  in  connection  with  alleged  violations  con-

cerning  the  disposal  of  waste  from  the  Brindisi  plant.  Enel 

Produzione has not been cited as a liable party for civil da-

mages. 

Out-of-court disputes 
and litigation connected 
with the blackout of 
September 28, 2003 

of Enel Distribuzione. At December 30, 2014 pending cases 

numbered about 23,700 as a result of additional appeals fi-

led despite the abandonment of suits by the plaintiffs and/

or joinder of proceedings. In addition, in view of the rulings 

in Enel’s favor by both the courts of appeal and the Court 

of  Cassation,  the  flow  of  new  claims  has  come  to  a  halt. 

Beginning  in  2012,  a  number  of  actions  for  recovery  were 

initiated, which continue, to obtain repayment of amounts 

paid by Enel in execution of the rulings in the courts of first 

instance.

In  May  2008,  Enel  served  its  insurance  company  (Cattoli-

ca)  a  summons  to  ascertain  its  right  to  reimbursement  of 

amounts paid in settlement of unfavorable rulings. The case 

also  involved  a  number  of  reinsurance  companies  in  the 

proceedings,  which  have  challenged  Enel’s  claim.  In  a  ru-

ling of October 21, 2013, the Court of Rome granted Enel’s 

petition, finding the insurance coverage to be valid and or-

dering Cattolica, and consequently the reinsurance compa-

nies, to hold Enel harmless in respect of amounts paid or to 

be paid to users and their legal counsel as well as, within the 

limits established by the policies, to pay defense costs.

On the basis of that ruling, in October 2014, Enel filed suit 

against Cattolica with the Court of Rome to obtain a quan-

tification of the amounts due to Enel and payment of those 

amounts by Cattolica. 

The first hearing has been set for March 30, 2015.

Subsequently, Cattolica appealed the ruling of the court of 

first instance of October 21, 2013, before the Rome Court of 

Appeal, asking that it be overturned. The first hearing has 

been set for April 27, 2015.

BEG litigation

Following an arbitration proceeding initiated by BEG SpA in 

Italy, Enelpower obtained a ruling in its favor in 2002, which 

was upheld by the Court of Cassation in 2010, which enti-

In the wake of the blackout that occurred on September 28, 

rely rejected the complaint with regard to alleged breach by 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSEnelpower of an agreement concerning the construction of 

ber of entities and the establishment of a lien on the shares 

a hydroelectric power station in Albania. 

of two subsidiaries of Enel SpA in that country. Enel SpA and 

Subsequently,  BEG,  acting  through  its  subsidiary  Albania 

Enelpower SpA challenged that ruling and on July 1, 2014, 

BEG  Ambient  Shpk,  filed  suit  against  Enelpower  and  Enel 

the Dutch court, in granting the petition of Enel and Enel-

SpA  in  Albania  concerning  the  matter,  obtaining  a  ruling, 

power, provisionally determined the value of the suit at €25 

upheld by the Albanian Supreme Court of Appeal, ordering 

million  and  ordered  the  removal  of  the  preliminary  injun-

Enelpower and Enel to pay tortious damages of about €25 

ction subject to the issue of a bank guarantee in the amount 

million  for  2004  as  well  as  an  unspecified  amount  of  tor-

of €25 million by Enel and Enelpower. Enel and Enelpower 

tious  damages  for  subsequent  years.  Following  the  ruling, 

have appealed this ruling and, at present, no bank guaran-

Albania  BEG  Ambient  Shpk  demanded  payment  of  more 

tee has been issued.

than €430 million. 

On  July  3,  2014,  Albania  BEG  Ambient  Shpk  sought  to 

The European Court of Human Rights, with which Enelpo-

obtain a second order to freeze assets. Following the hea-

wer SpA and Enel SpA had filed an appeal for violation of 

ring of August 28, 2014, the court in the Hague granted a 

the right to a fair trial and the rule of law by the Republic 

preliminary  injunction  for  the  amount  of  €425  million  on 

of Albania, rejected the petition as inadmissible. The ruling 

September  18,  2014.  Enel  and  Enelpower  have  appealed 

was purely procedural and did not address the substance of 

this injunction and no final ruling has been issued.

the suit.

At  the  end  of  July  2014,  Albania  BEG  Ambient  Shpk  filed 

suit in the Netherlands to render the ruling of the Albanian 

In  February  2012,  Albania  BEG  Ambient  Shpk  filed  suit 

court enforceable in that country. 

against Enel SpA and Enelpower SpA with the Tribunal de 

Grande Instance in Paris in order to render the ruling of the 

Albania BEG Ambient Shpk also filed suits in Ireland and Lu-

Albanian court enforceable in France. Enel SpA and Enelpo-

xembourg to render the ruling of the Court of Tirana enfor-

wer  SpA  challenged  the  suit.  The  proceeding  is  still  under 

ceable  in  those  two  countries.  Both  of  these  suits  are  at  a 

way  and  the  Court  has  issued  no  preliminary  or  definitive 

preliminary stage and no rulings have been issued. Enel SpA 

rulings so far. 

and Enelpower SpA are preparing their defense challenging 

Subsequently, again at the initiative of Albania BEG Ambient, 

the claims put forth by Albania BEG Ambient Shpk.

Enel  France  was  served  with  two  “Saise  Conservatoire  de 

Créances” (orders for the precautionary attachment of receiva-

Proceedings continue in the suit lodged by Enelpower SpA 

bles) to conserve any receivables of Enel SpA in respect of Enel 

and Enel SpA with the Court of Rome asking the Court to 

France. J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg SA was also served with 

ascertain  the  liability  of  BEG  SpA  for  having  evaded  com-

an analogous order in respect of any receivables of Enel SpA.

pliance with the arbitration ruling issued in Italy in favor of 

Enelpower  SpA  through  the  legal  action  taken  by  Albania 

In March 2014, Albania BEG Ambient Shpk filed suit against 

BEG  Ambient  Shpk.  With  this  action,  Enelpower  SpA  and 

Enel SpA and Enelpower SpA in New York to render the ru-

Enel SpA are asking the Court to find BEG liable and order 

ling of the Albanian court enforceable in the State of New 

it  to  pay  damages  in  the  amount  that  the  other  could  be 

York. Enel SpA and Enelpower, in presenting their defense, 

required to pay to Albania BEG Ambient Shpk in the event 

contested  all  aspects  of  the  foundation  of  the  plaintiff’s 

of the enforcement of the sentence issued by the Albanian 

case  and  took  all  steps  available  to  them  to  defend  their 

courts. At the most recent hearing of March 12, 2015, the 

interests. 

Court took up the case for a ruling, granting the parties the 

On April 22, 2014, in response to a motion filed by Enel and 

statutory period for the filing of final arguments and rejoin-

Enelpower,  the  court  revoked  the  previous  ruling  issued 

ders. 

against the companies freezing assets of around $600 mil-

lion.  The  suit  is  pending  and  no  measures,  preliminary  or 

otherwise, have been taken by the court.

On June 2, 2014 Albania BEG Ambient Shpk obtained an or-

der from the court in the Hague, based upon the prelimina-

ry injunction, freezing up to €440 million held with a num-

Violations of Legislative 
Decree 231/2001

The following four cases for alleged violation of Legislative 

Decree 231/2001 concerning the administrative liability of 

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legal  persons  are  pending.  Three  involve  Enel  Produzione 

and  one  involves  Enel  Distribuzione,  for  omission  of  acci-

dent prevention measures:

 > for a fatal accident involving an employee of a subcon-

Basilus litigation (formerly 
Meridional) - Brazil

tractor  at  the  Enel  Federico  II  plant  at  Brindisi  in  2008, 

The  Brazilian  construction  company  Basilus  S/A  Serviço, 

Enel  Produzione  has  been  charged  with  administrative 

Emprendimiento y Participações (formerly Meridional) held 

liability for manslaughter;

a  contract  for  civil  works  with  the  Brazilian  company  CELF 

 > for an accident involving an employee of a subcontractor 

(owned by the State of Rio de Janeiro), which withdrew from 

at the Enel Federico II plant at Brindisi in 2009, Enel Pro-

the contract. As part of its privatization, CELF transferred its 

duzione  has  been  charged  with  administrative  liability 

assets to Ampla Energia e Serviços SA (Ampla). In 1998, Ba-

for negligent personal injury;

silus filed suit against Ampla, arguing that the transfer had 

 > for a fatal accident involving an employee of a subcon-

infringed its rights and that it had been defrauded. 

tractor at the Enel plant at Termini Imerese in 2008, Enel 

Ampla  obtained  favorable  judgments  in  the  courts  of  first 

Produzione has been charged with administrative liabili-

and  second  instance.  Although  the  second-level  decision 

ty for manslaughter;

was adjudicated, Basilus lodged a special appeal (mandado 

 > for a fatal accident involving an employee of a subcon-

de segurança) in September 2010 asking for the adverse ru-

tractor  in  Palermo  in  2008,  Enel  Distribuzione  has  been 

ling to be overturned. That request was denied. 

charged with administrative liability for manslaughter.

Subsequently Basilus lodged a new appeal with the Tribunal 

The above proceedings are still in the argument phase, whi-

Superior de Justiça, which is still pending.

le the first has reached the discussion phase.

The amount involved in the dispute is about 1,096 million 

Brazilian reais (about €336 million).

Red Eléctrica de España 
arbitration - Spain  

On July 1, 2010, in compliance with legal requirements, En-

desa  Distribución  Eléctrica  (“EDE”)  signed  a  contract  with 

Red Eléctrica de España (“REE”) for the sale of assets consi-

sting of the transmission network owned by EDE. The price 

was set at about €1,400 million. The contract provided for 

a price adjustment if remuneration decreased or increased 

following the liquidation carried out by the Comisión Nacio-

nal de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) by December 

31, 2013. 

REE’s  interpretation  of  Ministerial  Order  IET/2443/2013, 

published in December 2013, would produce a lower remu-

neration than that provided for in the contract and, on that 

basis,  the  company  undertook  an  arbitration  proceeding 

before the Corte Civil y Mercantil de Arbitraje (CIMA), asking 

for an adjustment of the sale price. 

The value of the claim was subsequently quantified at €94 

million.

The proceeding is in the initial stage and EDE is conducting 

its defense.

CIEN litigation - Brazil

In 1998 the Brazilian company CIEN signed an agreement 

with Tractebel for the delivery of electricity from Argenti-

na  through  its  Argentina-Brazil  interconnection  line.  As  a 

result of Argentine regulatory changes introduced as a con-

sequence of the economic crisis in 2002, CIEN was unable 

to  make  the  electricity  available  to  Tractebel.  In  October 

2009,  Tractebel  sued  CIEN,  which  submitted  its  defense. 

CIEN cited force majeure as a result of the Argentine crisis 

as the main argument in its defense. Out of court, Tractebel 

has indicated that it plans to acquire 30% of the intercon-

nection line involved in the dispute. 

In March 2014, the court granted CIEN’s motion to suspend 

the proceedings in view of the existence of other litigation 

pending between the parties. 

The  amount  involved  in  the  dispute  is  estimated  at  about 

118 million Brazilian reais (about €40 million), plus unspeci-

fied damages.

For  analogous  reasons,  in  May  2010  Furnas  also  filed  suit 

against  CIEN  for  failure  to  deliver  electricity,  requesting 

payment  of  about  520  million  Brazilian  reais  (about  €175 

million), in addition to unspecified damages. 

In alleging non-performance by CIEN, Furnas is also seeking to 

acquire ownership (in this case 70%) of the interconnection line.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCIEN’s defense is similar to the earlier case. The claims put forth 

by Furnas were rejected by the trial court in August 2014.

Furnas lodged an appeal (not yet notified to CIEN) against 

the latter decision.

SAPE (formerly Electrica) 
arbitration proceedings - 
Romania

Cibran litigation - Brazil

Companhia  Brasileira  de  Antibióticos  (Cibran)  has  filed  a 

number of suits against Ampla Energia e Serviços SA (Am-

pla)  to  obtain  damages  for  alleged  losses  incurred  as  a 

result of the interruption of service by the Brazilian distri-

bution company. The Court ordered a unified technical ap-

praisal  for  those  cases,  the  findings  of  which  were  partly 

unfavorable to Ampla. The latter challenged the findings, 

asking  for  a  new  study.  The  proceedings  concerning  that 

petition are pending.

In September 2014, the court of first instance issued a ruling 

against Ampla in one of the various suits noted above, levying 

a penalty of about 200,000 Brazilian reais (about €60,000) as 

well as other damages to be quantified at a later stage. Am-

pla has appealed the ruling and the appeal is under way. 

A decision by the court of first instance on the other suits 

is still pending. 

The  value  of  all  of  the  disputes  is  estimated  at  about  166 

million Brazilian reais (about €50 million).

Coperva litigation - Brazil

As part of the project to expand the grid in rural areas of 

Brazil, in 1982 Companhia Energética do Ceará SA (“Coel-

ce”), then owned by the Brazilian government and now an 

Enel  Group  company,  had  entered  into  contracts  for  the 

use  of  the  grids  of  a  number  of  cooperatives  established 

specifically to pursue the expansion project. The contracts 

provided for the payment of a monthly fee by Coelce, which 

was also required to maintain the networks. 

Those  contracts,  between  cooperatives  established  in  spe-

cial  circumstances  and  the  then  public-sector  company,  do 

not  specifically  identify  the  grids  governed  by  the  agree-

On  June  11,  2007,  Enel  SpA  entered  into  a  Privatization 

Agreement  with  SC  Electrica  SA  for  the  privatization  of 

Electrica  Muntenia  Sud  (“EMS”).  The  accord  provided  for 

the sale to Enel of 67.5% of the Romanian company. In ac-

cordance  with  the  unbundling  rules,  in  September  2008 

the distribution and electricity sales operations were tran-

sferred  to  two  new  companies,  Enel  Distributie  Muntenia 

(“EDM”) and Enel Energie Muntenia (“EEM”). In December 

2009, Enel transferred the entire capital of the two compa-

nies to Enel Investment Holding BV (“EIH”).

On July 5, 2013, Electrica notified Enel SpA, EIH, EDM and 

EEM (limited to a number of claims) of a request for arbi-

tration before the International Chamber of Commerce in 

Paris,  claiming  damages  for  alleged  violations  of  specific 

clauses of the Privatization Agreement. 

More  specifically,  the  plaintiff  claimed  payment  of  penal-

ties of about €800 million, plus interest and additional un-

specified damages. 

The proceeding is under way and Enel is conducting its de-

fense. 

On  September  29,  2014,  SAPE  notified  Enel  and  Enel  In-

vestment Holding that it had submitted a further arbitra-

tion  request  to  the  International  Court  of  Arbitration  in 

Paris  seeking  around  €500  million  (plus  interest)  in  con-

nection with the put option contained in the Privatization 

Agreement.  The  put  option  gives  SAPE  the  right  to  sell  a 

13.57% stake in Enel Distributie Muntenia and Enel Energie 

Muntenia. 

The suit is at a preliminary stage.

Gabčíkovo dispute - 
Slovakia

ments, which has prompted a number of the cooperatives 

Slovenské elektrárne (SE) is involved in a number of cases be-

to sue Coelce asking for, among other things, a revision of 

fore the national courts concerning the 720 MW Gabčíkovo 

the fees agreed in the contracts. These actions include the 

hydroelectric  plant,  which  is  administered  by  Vodoho-

suit filed by Cooperativa de Eletrificação Rural do V do Aca-

spodárska Výsatavba Štátny Podnik (“VV“) and whose ope-

rau Ltda (Coperva) with a value of about 161 million Brazilian 

ration and maintenance, as part of the privatization of SE in 

reais (about €49 million). The court of first instance ruled in 

2006, had been entrusted to SE for a period of 30 years under 

favor of Coelce but Coperva has appealed the decision. 

a management agreement (the VEG Operation Agreement).

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Immediately after the closing of the privatization, the Pu-

ceeding, EGP and the Republic of El Salvador signed a fra-

blic  Procurement  Office  (PPO)  filed  suit  with  the  Court  of 

mework agreement to settle the multiple disputes concer-

Bratislava  seeking  to  void  the  VEG  Operation  Agreement 

ning EGP’s investments in LaGeo. 

on the basis of alleged violations of the regulations gover-

Under the provisions of the accord, in December 2014, fol-

ning  public  tenders,  qualifying  the  contract  as  a  service 

lowing  the  revocation  of  the  seizure  of  EGP’s  assets  in  El 

contract and as such governed by those regulations. In No-

Salvador, EGP sold its entire stake in LaGeo (equal to 36.2%) 

vember 2011 the court of first instance ruled in favor of SE, 

to INE for about $280 million.

whereupon the PPO appealed the decision.

The full effectiveness of the final settlement of the dispu-

In parallel with the PPO action, VV also filed a number of 

te with the Republic of El Salvador and the termination of 

suits, asking in particular for the voidance of the VEG Ope-

the  ICSID  arbitration  proceeding  are  subject  to  a  number 

ration Agreement and for SE to pay VV the revenue from 

of specific conditions (termination of the pending local li-

the sale of electricity generated by the plant since 2006.

tigation against EGP and its representatives) to be verified 

SE considers the claims of VV to be unfounded and is con-

in the next six months. Pending final resolution, the ICSID 

testing the various suits, which have been suspended pen-

proceeding has been suspended.

ding a decision in the proceeding launched by the PPO. 

On March 9, 2015, the decision of the appeals court over-

turned the ruling of the court of first instance and voided 

the contract. The ruling will be appealed once the decision 

is officially notified. 

LaGeo arbitration

The  case  regards  a  complex  dispute  that  began  in  Octo-

ber 2008, when Enel Produzione (succeeded by Enel Gre-

en  Power  -  “EGP”)  undertook  arbitration  action  before 

the  International  Chamber  of  Commerce  in  Paris  against 

Comisión  Ejecutiva  Hidroeléctrica  (“CEL”,  wholly  owned 

by  the  government  of  El  Salvador)  and  its  subsidiary  In-

versiones  Energéticas  (“INE”).  Enel  claimed  breach  of  the 

shareholders’  agreement  regarding  the  Salvadoran  com-

pany  LaGeo,  which  operated  in  the  geothermal  industry. 

Enel’s  claims  were  upheld  in  the  initial  ruling,  the  second 

ruling and before the Court of Cassation in France, but in 

the meantime a number of actions were undertaken in El 

Salvador against EGP to void the shareholders’ agreement 

and involve the company as a civilly liable party in a crimi-

nal enquiry into alleged “peculado” in the acquisition of La-

Geo. In addition, in July 2013 the Parliament of El Salvador 

passed a measure approving the withdrawal of El Salvador 

from the Washington Convention of 1965, which allowed 

foreign investors to bring claims against a state before the 

International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes 

(ICSID). Before that law was enacted, however, Enel had ini-

tiated a proceeding before the ICSID to preserve its rights 

against the interference of the Salvadoran government in 

EGP’s relations with CEL.

On  December  7,  2014,  within  the  ICSID  arbitration  pro-

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Dispute between Energia 
XXI Energias Renováveis e 
Consultoria Limitada and 
Enel Green Power España 

In 1999 Energia XXI filed for arbitration against MADE (now 

Enel  Green  Power  España)  for  alleged  losses  incurred  due 

to the early termination of an agency contract for the sale 

of  wind  generators  and  wind  farms  of  Enel  Green  Power 

España in Portugal and Brazil. With its ruling of November 

21, 2000, the arbitration board found that the termination 

of  the  contract  by  MADE  was  illegitimate  and  ordered  it 

to  pay:  (i)  legal  costs;  (ii)  the  fixed  portion  of  the  monthly 

fee for the period from July 21, 1999 (date of termination 

of contract) to October 9, 2000 (expiration date of the con-

tract), equal to about €50,000; (iii) as well as lost profits to 

be  determined  in  respect  of  contracts  for  at  least  15  MW 

of capacity. Following the arbitration ruling, two civil court 

cases began:

 > the first appeal was lodged by MADE with the Tribunal 

Judicial  de  Primera  Instancia  asking  for  the  arbitration 

ruling  to  be  voided.  The  case  is  still  pending  with  the 

court of first instance following referral by the Court of 

Appeal (subsequently confirmed by the Supreme Court 

of Appeal on September 26, 2013), which granted Enel 

Green Power España’s appeal of the admission of briefs;

 > the second appeal was lodged by Energia XXI on May 9, 

2006, with the Civil Court of Lisbon, with which Energia 

XXI asked for Enel  Green  Power España to be ordered 

to pay the amount determined in the arbitration ruling 

(the losses for which Energia XXI now puts at €546 mil-

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSlion). Enel Green Power España considers the claim to be 

Construcción  Tecnimont  Chile  Compañía  Limitada,  Tecni-

unfounded.  Acting  on  a  petition  by  Enel  Green  Power 

mont  SpA,  Tecnimont  do  Brasil  Construção  and  Admini-

España,  the  court  has  so  far  suspended  the  case  pen-

stração de Projetos Ltda (together, “Tecnimont”), Slovens-

ding resolution of the first suit.

ke Energeticke Strojarne AS and Ingeniería y Construcción 

CIS and Interporto 
Campano

On  December  4,  2009  and  August  4,  2010  Enel  Green 

Power  SpA  signed,  with  Interporto  Campano  and  Centro 

Ingrosso  Sviluppo  Campania  Gianni  Nappi  SpA  (“CIS”), 

respectively,  a  leasehold  agreement  with  a  term  of  more 

than  nine  years  and  a  leasehold  estate  for  the  rooftops 

of the industrial sheds of CIS and Interporto Campano in 

order to build and operate a photovoltaic plant. Two fires 

subsequently broke out at those sheds: the first occurred 

on  April  22,  2011,  during  the  construction  of  the  plant, 

while the second broke out on March 26, 2012.

Following the fires, CIS undertook two arbitration procee-

dings,  on  November  3,  2012  and  May  23,  2014,  respecti-

vely, with the latter undertaken together with Interporto 

Campano. 

In the arbitration ruling filed on January 31, 2015, the ru-

ling of the arbitration board in the first proceeding found 

against the contractor as well as contributory negligence 

on  the  part  of  both  CIS  and  Enel  Green  Power  (“EGP”), 

ordering EGP to pay CIS about €2.5 million, equal to half 

of  the  damages  originally  admitted  for  indemnification. 

In  the  second  arbitration  proceeding,  CIS  and  Interporto 

Campano sought the termination of the leasehold estate 

and the more-than-9-year lease as well as damages for al-

leged  losses  following  breaches  by  EGP  quantified  in  the 

amount of about €65 million, of which about €35 million 

for  costs  incurred  in  dismantling  the  photovoltaic  plants. 

EGP asked for the suits to be dismissed and filed a counter-

claim for damages of about €40 million. The proceeding is 

at an early stage.

Bocamina II arbitration - 
Chile  

SES Chile Limitada (together “SES”). On October 17, 2012 

Endesa  Chile  submitted  a  request  for  arbitration  before 

the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, citing the 

non-performance  of  the  consortium  and  claiming  dama-

ges (subsequently quantified in the amount of about $373 

million, or about €270 million). 

During the arbitration proceedings, the consortium filed a 

counterclaim against Endesa Chile in the amount of about 

$1,300 million – about €940 million (most of which in the 

form of damages for the alleged harm to the image of Tec-

nimont following the execution of the bank guarantees by 

Endesa Chile). 

In January 2015, Endesa Chile and the consortium signed a 

settlement agreement to close the arbitration proceeding 

(and  forestall  any  other  possible  litigation)  concerning 

the  EPC  contract  for  the  construction  of  the  Bocamina  II 

project.

Tax litigation in Brazil

 > In 1998, Ampla Energia e Serviços SA financed the acqui-

sition  of  Coelce  with  the  issue  of  bonds  in  the  amount 

of $350 million (“Fixed Rate Notes” - FRN) subscribed by 

its  Panamanian  subsidiary,  which  had  been  established 

to raise funds abroad. Under the special rules then in for-

ce,  subject  to  maintaining  the  bond  until  2008,  the  in-

terest paid by Ampla to its subsidiary was not subject to 

withholding tax in Brazil. 

  However, the financial crisis of 1998 forced the Panama-

nian company to refinance itself with its Brazilian parent, 

which for that purpose obtained loans from local banks. 

The  tax  authorities  considered  this  financing  to  be  the 

equivalent of the early extinguishment of the bond, with 

the  consequent  loss  of  entitlement  to  the  exemption 

from withholding tax. 

In December 2005, Ampla Energia e Serviços SA carried 

out a spin-off in favor of Ampla Investimentos e Serviços 

SA that involved the transfer of the residual FRN debt and 

the associated rights and obligations. 

Litigation  is  under  way  concerning  the  contract  for  the 

  On November 6, 2012, the Camara Superior de Recursos 

construction of the second unit of the Bocamina thermal 

Fiscales (the highest level of administrative courts) issued 

plant (“Bocamina II”). The contract was agreed in 2007 by 

a ruling against Ampla, for which the company promptly 

Endesa  Chile  with  a  consortium  made  up  of  Ingeniería  y 

asked that body for clarifications. On October 15, 2013, 

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Ampla was notified of the denial of the request for clari-

Energética do Ceará (for the years 2003, 2004 and 2006-

fication  (“Embargo  de  Declaración”),  thereby  upholding 

2009), challenging the deduction of ICMS in relation to 

the  previous  adverse  decision.  The  company  provided 

the purchase of certain assets. The companies challenged 

security for the debt and on June 27, 2014 continued liti-

the  assessments,  arguing  that  they  correctly  deducted 

gation before the ordinary courts (“Tribunal Superior de 

the  tax  and  asserting  that  the  assets,  the  purchase  of 

Justiça”). 

which generated the ICMS, are intended for use in their 

  The  amount  involved  in  the  dispute  at  December  31, 

electricity distribution activities.

2014 was about €332 million.

  The amount involved in the disputes totaled approxima-

tely €58 million at December 31, 2014.

 > In 2002, the State of Rio de Janeiro changed the deadli-

nes  for  payment  of  the  ICMS  (Imposto  sobre  Circulação 

 > On  November  4,  2014,  the  Brazilian  tax  authorities  is-

de  Mercadorias  e  Serviços)  by  withholding  agents  (to 

sued an assessment against Endesa Brasil SA (now Enel 

the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month - Ley Benedicta). 

Brasil SA) alleging the failure to apply withholding tax to 

Owing  to  liquidity  problems,  between  September  2002 

payments of allegedly higher dividends to non-resident 

and February 2005, Ampla Energia e Serviços continued 

recipients.

to pay the ICMS in compliance with the previous system 

  More specifically, in 2009, Endesa Brasil, as a result of the 

(the 5th day of the subsequent month). Despite an infor-

first-time  application  of  the  IFRS-IAS,  had  cancelled  go-

mal  agreement,  the  Brazilian  tax  authorities  issued  an 

odwill,  recognizing  the  effects  in  equity,  on  the  basis  of 

assessment for late payment of the ICMS (“multa de de-

the correct application of the accounting standards it had 

mora”). Ampla appealed the measure (the highest level 

adopted.  The  Brazilian  tax  authorities,  however,  asser-

of administrative courts), arguing that the penalties im-

ted – during a tax assessment – that the accounting tre-

posed were not due owing to the application of a num-

atment was incorrect and that the effects of the cancella-

ber of amnesties granted between 2004 and 2006. In the 

tion should have been recognized through profit or loss. 

event  of  an  adverse  ruling,  the  company  will  continue 

As a result, the corresponding value (about €202 million) 

litigation before the ordinary courts.

was reclassified as a payment of income to non-residents 

  While  the  outcome  of  the  final  administrative  procee-

and, therefore, subject to withholding tax of 15%.

dings is not yet known, following the registration of the 

  On December 2, 2014, the company appealed the initial 

claim in the Public Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro, 

ruling, arguing that its accounting treatment was correct. 

Ampla was required to provide security. 

It should be noted that the accounting treatment adop-

  The  amount  involved  in  the  dispute  at  December  31, 

ted by the company was agreed with the external auditor 

2014 was about €83 million.

and also confirmed by a specific legal opinion issued by a 

 > The States of Rio de Janeiro and Ceará issued a number 

local firm specializing in corporate law.

of tax assessments against Ampla Energia e Serviços (for 

  The overall amount involved in the dispute at December 

the  years  1996-1999  and  2007-2012)  and  Companhia 

31, 2014 was about €66 million.

50. Events after the reporting period 

Enel Green Power extends 
framework accord 
with Vestas to develop 
additional wind capacity 
in the United States

On  January  12,  2015  Enel  Green  Power,  acting  through  its 

subsidiary Enel Green Power North America Inc. (“EGP NA”), 

extended  the  framework  agreement  signed  at  the  end  of 

2013 with Vestas for the development of wind farms in the 

United States. 

The  2013  agreement,  which  provided  for  the  supply  of  Ve-

stas wind turbines, has supported EGP NA’s recent successful 

growth in the United States. 

The capacity yet to be developed under the 2013 agreement, 

together with the current extension, will enable EGP NA to 

qualify up to approximately 1 GW of future wind capacity in 

the United States for Federal Production Tax Credits (PTCs).

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Exchange of bonds and 
issue of new bonds

atesina (the counterparty in the agreement), while the remai-

ning 50% was sold to Dolomiti Energia following exercise of 

its pre-emption rights. The disposal is part of the agreements 

between Enel Produzione and SEL. 

On January 27, 2015, Enel Finance International NV (“EFI”), a 

The  agreements  also  provide  for  the  sale  of  the  40%  stake 

wholly-owned subsidiary of Enel SpA, following a non-binding 

held by Enel Produzione in SE Hydropower for €345 million. 

public exchange offer that ran from January 14 to January 21, 

The latter transaction will be finalized only upon meeting the 

purchased bonds issued by EFI and guaranteed by Enel in the 

final condition provided for under the terms of the agreement, 

total  amount  of  €1,429,313,000.  The  consideration  for  the 

namely for SEL to obtain a bank commitment to provide the 

purchase was represented by (i) senior fixed-rate notes with a 

funding  for  the  purchase  of  the  equity  stake.  The  condition 

minimum lot size of €100,000 (and multiples of €1,000) issued 

is expected to be met by the end of the 1st Quarter of 2015. 

by EFI (under the Global Medium-Term Notes program of EFI 

and Enel) and guaranteed by Enel, in the principal amount of 

€1,462,603,000 and (ii) cash in the amount of €194,365,920.

The  transaction  was  carried  out  as  part  of  the  optimization 

of EFI’s financial  management. It is intended to pursue acti-

ve  management  of  the  Group’s  maturity  structure  and  the 

cost of funds. The new notes, which EFI issued as part of the 

Renegotiation of 
revolving credit line of 
about €9.4 billion

exchange  offer  under  the  Global  Medium-Term  Notes  pro-

On February 12, 2015, Enel SpA and its Dutch subsidiary Enel 

gram with an Enel guarantee, bear an interest rate of 1.966% 

Finance International NV renegotiated the revolving credit fa-

and mature on January 27, 2025. 

cility of about €9.4 billion agreed on February 8, 2013, redu-

New bond issue of 
up to €1 billion to 
back exchange offers 
for existing bonds is 
authorized  

cing its cost and extending the facility’s maturity to 2020 from 

the original expiry date of April 2018. 

The credit facility, which can be used by Enel and/or by Enel Fi-

nance International with a Parent Company guarantee, is not 

connected with the Group’s debt refinancing program. It is in-

tended to provide the Group’s treasury with an extremely fle-

xible and practical instrument for managing working capital.

The cost of the credit facility varies in relation to Enel’s credit 

rating and bears a spread on Euribor that, based upon Enel’s 

current rating, falls to 80 basis points from the previous 190 

On January 26, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized one or 

basis points, while the commitment fee has been reduced to 

more new bond issues, to be carried out by December 31, 2015, 

35% of the spread from the previous 40%, i.e. from 76 basis 

with a total maximum principal amount of up to €1 billion.

points to 28 basis points. 

The  authorization  is  intended  to  allow  Enel  to  make  new 

A number of Italian and foreign banks were involved in the tran-

bond issues to serve any exchange offers for bonds previously 

saction, with Mediobanca serving as the Documentation Agent. 

issued by the Company under the Global Medium-Term No-

tes program, in order to optimize the Enel Group’s capital and 

financial structure and to permit it to seize any opportunities 

that may arise in international financial markets.

Disposal of SF Energy  

Updates of disposal plan

On February 25, 2015, the Enel Board of Directors examined 

the  updates  of  the  plan  for  disposals  of  the  Group’s  equity 

investments in Eastern Europe, announced to the market on 

July  10,  2014.  Under  the  strategic  guidelines  set  out  in  the 

On January 29, 2015, the agreement signed on November 7, 

new business plan to be presented to the financial communi-

2014 by Enel Produzione, a subsidiary of Enel, for the sale of 

ty, it decided to suspend the process of disposing of the distri-

its stake in SF Energy was finalized at a price of €55 million. Of 

bution and sales assets in Romania and to continue with the 

the entire stake, 50% was sold to SEL - Società Elettrica Alto-

disposal of the generation assets held in Slovakia. 

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51. Share-based incentive plans  

Between  2000  and  2008,  Enel  implemented  stock  incentive 

condition that the executives concerned remain employed 

plans  (stock  option  plans  and  restricted  share  units  plans) 

within the Group, with a few exceptions (such as, for exam-

each year in order to give the Enel Group – in line with inter-

ple,  termination  of  employment  because  of  retirement  or 

national business practice and the leading Italian listed com-

permanent invalidity, exit from the Group of the company 

panies – a means for fostering management motivation and 

at which the executive is employed, and succession mortis 

loyalty, strengthening a sense of corporate team spirit in our 

causa) specifically governed by the Regulations.

key personnel, and ensuring their enduring and constant ef-

The vesting of the options is subject to achievement of two 

fort to create value, thus creating a convergence of interests 

operational  objectives,  both  calculated  on  a  consolidated, 

between shareholders and management.

three-year basis: (i) earnings per share (EPS, equal to Group 

The  remainder  of  this  section  describes  the  features  of  the 

net income divided by the number of Enel shares in circula-

stock incentive plans adopted by Enel and still in place in 2014.

tion) for the 2008-2010 period, determined on the basis of 

2008 stock option plan

the amounts specified in the budgets for those years and (ii) 

the  return  on  average  capital  employed  (ROACE,  equal  to 

the ratio between operating income and average net capital 

employed) for the 2008-2010 period, also determined on the 

The 2008 plan provides for the grant of personal, non-transfe-

basis of the amounts specified in the budgets for those years. 

rable  inter  vivos  options  to  subscribe  a  corresponding  num-

Depending on the degree to which the objectives are achie-

ber of newly issued ordinary Enel shares to senior managers 

ved, the number of options that can actually be exercised by 

selected by the Board of Directors. The main features of the 

each beneficiary is determined on the basis of a performance 

2008 plan are discussed below.

scale established by the Enel Board of Directors and may vary 

Beneficiaries

up or down with respect to the basic option grant by a per-

centage amount of between 0% and 120%.

The beneficiaries of the plan – who include the person who 

at the time of the grant of the options is CEO of Enel in his or 

Exercise procedures

her capacity as General Manager – comprise the small num-

Once  achievement  of  the  operational  objectives  has  been 

ber of managers who represent the first reporting line of top 

verified, the options can be exercised as from the third year 

management.  The  head  of  the  Infrastructure  and  Networks 

after  the  grant  year  and  up  to  the  sixth  year  as  from  the 

Division does not participate but has received other incentives 

grant year. The options can be exercised at any time, with 

linked to specific objectives regarding the Division’s business 

the  exception  of  two  blocking  periods  lasting  about  one 

area. The exclusion was motivated by the obligation for Enel 

month before the approval of the draft annual financial sta-

– connected with the full liberalization of the electricity sector 

tements of Enel SpA and the half-year report by the Board 

as  from  July  1,  2007  –  to  implement  administrative  and  ac-

of Directors.

counting unbundling so as to separate the activities included 

in the Infrastructure and Networks Division from those of the 

Group’s other business areas. The beneficiaries have been di-

Strike price

vided into two brackets (the first includes only the CEO of Enel 

The  strike  price  was  originally  set  at  €8.075,  equal  to  the 

in his capacity as General Manager) and the basic number of 

reference  price  for  Enel  shares  observed  on  the  electronic 

options granted to each has been determined on the basis of 

stock  exchange  of  Borsa  Italiana  on  January  2,  2008.  The 

their gross annual compensation and the strategic importan-

strike price was modified by the Board of Directors on July 

ce of their positions, as well as the price of Enel shares at the 

9, 2009 – which set it at €7.118 – in order to take account of 

start of the period covered by the plan (January 2, 2008). 

the capital increase completed by Enel that month and the 

Exercise conditions 

impact that it had on the market price of Enel shares. 

Subscription of the shares is charged entirely to the benefi-

ciaries, as the plan does not provide for any facilitated terms 

The  right  to  subscribe  the  shares  was  subordinate  to  the 

to be granted in this respect.

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSShares serving the plan

In  June  2008,  the  Extraordinary  Shareholders’  Meeting 

granted the Board of Directors a five-year authorization to 

carry out a paid capital increase in the maximum amount of 

€9,623,735.

The Board of Directors has not implemented the capital in-

crease in the light of developments in the Enel stock price.

Developments in the 2008 
stock option plan 

The  Board  of  Directors  has  determined  that  in  the  2008-

2010  period  both  EPS  and  ROACE  exceeded  the  levels  set 

out  in  the  budgets  for  those  years,  thereby  enabling  the 

options to vest in an amount equal to 120% of those origi-

nally granted to the beneficiaries, in application of the per-

formance scale established by the Enel Board of Directors.

The following table reports developments in the 2008 stock option plan:

Total options granted

8,019,779 (1)

Number of 
beneficiaries

16 Group 
executives

Verification 
of plan 
conditions

Options 
exercised at 
Dec. 31, 2013

Options lapsed 
at Dec. 31, 
2013

Options lapsed 
in 2014

Options 
outstanding at Dec. 
31, 2014

Strike price

€8.075 (2)

Rights vested

None

None

9,623,735

None

(1)  Following the review conducted by the Enel Board of Directors on the occasion of the approval of the Enel Group’s consolidated financial statements for 

2010 to determine the degree to which the two operational targets (EPS and ROACE) had been achieved, a total of 9,623,735 options have vested.

 (2) The strike price was changed to €7.118 as from July 9, 2009 in order to take account of the impact of the capital increase completed by Enel that month on 

the market price of Enel shares.

It should be noted that the overall dilution of share capital 

The  following  table  summarizes  developments  over  the 

as at December 31, 2014 attributable to the exercise of the 

course  of  2012,  2013  and  2014  in  the  Enel  stock  option 

stock options granted under the various plans amounts to 

plans,  detailing  the  main  assumptions  used  in  calculating 

1.31%.

their fair value.

Developments in stock option plans

Number of options

Options granted at December 31, 2012

Options exercised at December 31, 2012

Options lapsed at December 31, 2012

Options outstanding at December 31, 2012

Options lapsed in 2013

Options outstanding at December 31, 2013

Options lapsed in 2014

Options outstanding at December 31, 2014

Fair value at grant date (euro)

Volatility

Option expiry

2008 plan

9,623,735 (1)

9,623,735 (1)

- 

9,623,735 (1)

9,623,735 (1)

-

0.17

21%

December 2014

(1) Following the review conducted by the Enel SpA Board of Directors on the occasion of the approval of the Enel Group’s consolidated financial statements for 
2010 to determine the degree to which the two operational targets (EPS and ROACE) set for the 2008 plan had been achieved, a total of 9,623,735 options 
have vested (120% of the 8,019,779 options originally granted).

Restricted share units 
plan 2008

ved  an  additional  incentive  mechanism,  a  restricted  share 

units plan. The plan – which is also linked to the performan-

ce of Enel shares – differs from the stock option plans in that 

it does not involve the issue of new shares and therefore has 

In June 2008 Enel’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting appro-

no diluting effect on share capital. It grants the beneficiaries 

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rights to receive the payment of a sum equal to the product 

analogous  substitution  by  Borsa  Italiana  in  2009  –  and 

of the number of units exercised and the average value of 

the Bloomberg World Electric Index (weight: 50%); and

Enel shares in the month preceding the exercise of the units.

 > for the remaining 50% of the basic number of units gran-

Beneficiaries

ted,  a  comparison  on  a  total  shareholders’  return  basis 

–  for  the  period  from  January  1,  2008  to  December  31, 

2010 – between the performance of ordinary Enel shares 

The plan covers the management of the Enel Group (inclu-

on  the  electronic  stock  exchange  of  Borsa  Italiana  SpA 

ding the managers already participating in the 2008 stock 

and  the  benchmark  index  calculated  as  the  average  of 

option plan, which includes the person who at the time of 

the performance of the MIBTEL index (weight: 50%) – re-

the  grant  of  the  units  is  CEO  of  Enel  in  his  or  her  capacity 

placed in 2009 with the FTSE Italia All Share index as in-

as General Manager), with the exception of the managers 

dicated above – and the Bloomberg World Electric Index 

of the Infrastructure and Networks Division for the reasons 

(weight: 50%).

discussed with the 2008 stock option plan. The beneficiaries 

The  number  that  can  be  exercised  may  vary  up  or  down 

have  been  divided  into  brackets  and  the  basic  number  of 

with  respect  to  the  basic  unit  grant  by  a  percentage 

units granted to each has been determined on the basis of 

amount of between 0% and 120% as determined on the 

the  average  gross  annual  compensation  of  the  bracket,  as 

basis of a specific performance scale.

well as the price of Enel shares at the start of the period co-

If the hurdle target is not achieved in the first two-year pe-

vered by the plan (January 2, 2008). 

riod, the first tranche of 50% of the units granted may be 

Exercise conditions

recovered  if  the  same  hurdle  target  is  achieved  over  the 

longer three-year period indicated above. It is also possible 

to extend the validity of the performance level registered 

Exercise of the units – and the consequent receipt of the 

in  the  2008-2010  period  to  the  2008-2009  period,  whe-

payment – is subordinate to the condition that the execu-

re performance was higher in the longer period, with the 

tives concerned remain employed within the Group, with 

consequent recovery of units that did not actually vest in 

a few exceptions (such as, for example, termination of em-

the first two-year period because of the lower performan-

ployment  because  of  retirement  or  permanent  invalidity, 

ce level and on the condition that the first 50% of the basic 

exit of the company at which the beneficiary is employed 

unit grant has not yet been exercised.

from the Group or succession mortis causa) specifically go-

verned by the Regulations. As regards other exercise con-

ditions, the plan first establishes a suspensory operational 

Exercise procedures

objective  (a  “hurdle  target”):  (i)  for  the  first  50%  of  the 

Once  achievement  of  the  hurdle  target  and  the  perfor-

basic  number  of  units  granted,  Group  EBITDA  for  2008-

mance objectives has been verified, of the total number of 

2009, calculated on the basis of the amounts specified in 

units granted, 50% may be exercised as from the second 

the budgets for those years; and (ii) for the remaining 50% 

year subsequent to the grant year and the remaining 50% 

of  the  basic  number  of  units  granted,  Group  EBITDA  for 

as from the third year subsequent to the grant year, with 

2008-2010, calculated on the basis of the amounts speci-

the deadline for exercising all the units being the sixth year 

fied in the budgets for those years. 

subsequent to the grant year. In any event, each year the 

If the hurdle target is achieved, the actual number of units 

units  can  only  be  exercised  during  four  time  windows  of 

that can be exercised by each beneficiary is determined on 

ten business days each (to be announced by Enel over the 

the basis of a performance objective represented by: 

course of the plan) in the months of January, April, July and 

 > for  the  first  50%  of  the  basic  number  of  units  granted, 

October.

a comparison on a total shareholders’ return basis – for 

the period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009 – 

between the performance of ordinary Enel shares on the 

electronic stock exchange of Borsa Italiana SpA and that 

of a specific benchmark index calculated as the average 

of  the  performance  of  the  MIBTEL  index  (weight:  50%) 

–  replaced  with  the  FTSE  Italia  All  Share  index  after  an 

Developments in the 2008 
restricted share units plan

The review conducted by the Board of Directors to verify 

satisfaction of the exercise conditions found the following. 

For the first 50% of the basic units granted, in 2008-2009 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSthe  hurdle  target  for  Group  EBITDA  had  been  achieved 

vested. In view of the fact that the level of achievement of 

and Enel shares had slightly outperformed the benchmark 

the  performance  targets  over  the  2008-2010  period  was 

index,  meaning  that  according  to  the  performance  scale 

higher  than  that  achieved  in  2008-2009,  it  is  therefore 

100% of the units originally granted had vested. For the re-

possible to recover the units that did not vest in 2008-2009 

maining 50% of the basic grant awarded, in 2008-2010 the 

as a result of the lower level of achievement of the perfor-

hurdle  target  for  Group  EBITDA  had  been  achieved  and 

mance targets for beneficiaries who had not yet exercised 

Enel shares significantly outperformed the benchmark in-

the  first  50%  of  the  basic  units  granted  before  achieve-

dex, meaning that according to the performance scale an 

ment of the targets for 2008-2010 had been ascertained. 

amount equal to 120% of the units originally granted had 

The following table reports developments in the 2008 restricted share units plan.

Number of RSU

RSU outstanding at December 31, 2012

of which vested at December 31, 2012

RSU lapsed in 2013

RSU exercised in 2013

RSU outstanding at December 31, 2013

of which vested at December 31, 2013

RSU lapsed in 2014

RSU exercised in 2014

RSU outstanding at December 31, 2014

of which vested at December 31, 2014

Fair value at the grant date (euro)

Expiry of the restricted share units

2008 plan

254,314

254,314

-

24,540

229,774

229,774

3,421

226,353

-

-

3.16

December 2014

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Declaration of the Chief Executive 
Officer and the officer responsible 
for the preparation of corporate 
financial reports 

286

DECLARATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE OFFICER RESPONSIBLE

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014Declaration of the Chief Executive Officer and the officer responsible for the preparation of 
the consolidated financial report of the Enel Group at December 31, 2014, pursuant to the 
provisions of Article 154-bis, paragraph 5, of Legislative Decree 58 of February 24, 1998 and 
Article 81-ter of CONSOB Regulation 11971 of May 14, 1999

1.  The undersigned Francesco Starace and Alberto De Paoli, in their respective capacities as Chief Executive Officer and officer 

responsible for the preparation of the financial reports of Enel SpA, hereby certify, taking account of the provisions of Article 

154-bis, paragraphs 3 and 4, of Legislative Decree 58 of February 24, 1998:

a.  the appropriateness with respect to the characteristics of the Enel Group and 

b.  the effective adoption of the administrative and accounting procedures for the preparation of the consolidated financial 

statements of the Enel Group in the period between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.

2. 

In this regard, we report that:

a.  the appropriateness of the administrative and accounting procedures used in the preparation of the consolidated financial 

statements of the Enel Group has been verified in an assessment of the internal control system for financial reporting. The 

assessment was carried out on the basis of the guidelines set out in the “Internal Controls - Integrated Framework” issued 

by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO);

b.  the assessment of the internal control system for financial reporting did not identify any material issues.

3. 

In addition, we certify that the consolidated financial statements of the Enel Group at December 31, 2014:

a.  have  been  prepared  in  compliance  with  the  international  accounting  standards  recognized  in  the  European  Union 

pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 19, 2002;

b.  correspond to the information in the books and other accounting records;

c.  provide a true and fair representation of the performance and financial position of the issuer and the companies included 

in the scope of consolidation.

4.  Finally, we certify that the report on operations, included in the Annual Report 2014 and accompanied by the consolidated 

financial statements of the Enel Group at December 31, 2014, contains a reliable analysis of operations and performance, as 

well as the situation of the issuer and the companies included in the scope of consolidation, together with a description of the 

main risks and uncertainties to which they are exposed.

Rome, March 18, 2015

Francesco Starace

Alberto De Paoli

Chief Executive Officer of Enel SpA

Officer responsible for the preparation of the financial 

reports of Enel SpA

287

288

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSeparate 
financial 
statements 
of Enel SpA

289

Income statement

Euro

Notes

2014

2013

of which with 
related parties

of which with 
related parties

Revenue

Revenue from services

Other revenue and income

Costs

Electricity purchases and consumables

Services, leases and rentals

Personnel

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses

Other operating expenses

4.a

4.b

244,732,151

244,663,410

268,845,478

268,636,586

920,520

92,914

6,653,586

4,473,336

[Subtotal]

245,652,671

275,499,064

5.a

5.b

5.c

5.d

5.e

1,426,297

6,410,639

184,864,554

57,699,240

230,244,862

78,671,891

119,589,202

(32,288)

90,030,892

543,329,226

8,823,887

(487)

-

19,256,153

(317,979)

14,056,103

115,042

Operating income

(622,812,761)

[Subtotal]

868,465,432

349,566,383

(74,067,319)

Income from equity investments

Financial income from derivatives

Other financial income 

Financial expense from derivatives

Other financial expense

Income before taxes

Income taxes

6

7

8

7

8

1,818,272,847

1,818,272,847

2,028,038,570

2,028,038,570

2,190,314,832

459,596,620

1,491,687,360

938,294,046

221,643,785

194,191,141

320,518,912

226,716,064

1,954,373,400

1,169,367,271

1,601,052,005

185,192,393

1,377,093,325

3,142,675

1,001,287,461

124,529,446

[Subtotal]

898,764,739

275,951,978

9

(282,250,536)

1,237,905,376

1,163,838,057

(208,522,895)

1,372,360,952

NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR

558,202,514

290

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSStatement of comprehensive income

Euro

Notes

2014

2013

Net income for the year 

558,202,514

1,372,360,952

Other comprehensive income recyclable to profit or loss

 Effective portion of change in the fair value of cash flow hedges

(73,365,668)

91,792,576

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in equity recyclable to profit or loss

(73,365,668)

91,792,576

Other comprehensive income not recyclable to profit or loss

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities/(assets)

7,140,604

(3,811,101)

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in equity not recyclable to profit or loss

7,140,604

(3,811,101)

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in equity

22

(66,225,064)

87,981,475

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

491,977,450

1,460,342,427

291

Balance sheet 

Euro

ASSETS

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Equity investments

Derivatives

Other non-current financial assets

Other non-current assets

Current assets

Trade receivables

Tax receivables

Derivatives

Other current financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Other current assets

of which with 
related parties

of which with 
related parties

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

7,795,187

11,405,854

382,572,824

8,632,640

11,331,906

278,678,021

38,754,068,086

39,289,052,513

1,979,171,296

818,817,602

1,355,401,642

971,785,658

146,490,819

116,989,366

164,581,474

116,989,366

466,782,285

176,864,784

483,128,702

198,690,947

[Subtotal]

41,748,286,351

41,590,806,898

17

18

14

19

20

21

131,944,125

126,901,064

216,133,599

208,963,697

624,614,245

253,623,738

280,273,785

50,482,464

176,685,848

104,059,774

5,040,376,082

4,222,947,341

5,280,776,020

4,169,321,515

6,972,042,465

3,122,891,795

243,507,371

208,144,734

319,387,652

196,029,881

TOTAL ASSETS

55,041,044,424

50,960,305,550

[Subtotal]

13,292,758,073

9,369,498,652

292

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSEuro

Notes

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

of which with 
related parties

of which with 
related parties

Shareholders’ equity

Share capital

Reserves

Retained earnings (loss carried forward) 

Profit for the period

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Non-current liabilities

Long-term borrowings

Post-employment and other employee benefits

Provisions for risks and charges

Deferred tax liabilities

Derivatives

Other non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term borrowings

Trade payables

Derivatives

Other current financial liabilities

Other current liabilities

9,403,357,795

9,113,576,853

6,061,293,373

558,202,514

9,403,357,795

9,179,799,975

5,911,368,935

1,372,360,952

25,136,430,535

25,866,887,657

17,287,754,222

17,764,398,155

301,792,836

16,242,515

251,979,935

335,802,956

22,914,882

130,417,074

2,483,607,608

469,314,078

2,097,671,557

69,551,426

286,974,494

286,925,885

283,108,323

281,355,187

22

23

24

25

12

14

26

[Subtotal]

20,628,351,610

20,634,312,947

23

23

27

14

28

30

4,745,815,106

4,319,403,537

1,653,452,736

1,531,015,176

2,362,593,688

1,060,916,047

138,773,087

54,531,005

212,116,969

82,427,757

359,151,436

233,714,323

237,438,726

71,724,967

694,402,099

54,139,432

586,528,715

30,211,789

975,526,863

396,492,507

708,651,753

643,231,699

TOTAL LIABILITIES

29,904,613,889

[Subtotal]

9,276,262,279

4,459,104,946

25,093,417,893

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ 
EQUITY

55,041,044,424

50,960,305,550

293

Statement of changes in shareholders’ 
equity

Share capital and reserves (Note 22)

Euro

Share capital

Share premium reserve

Legal reserve

Reserve pursuant to Law 
292/1993

of defined benefit 

measurement of financial 

Retained earnings/(loss 

Total shareholders’ 

obligation

instruments

carried forward) Net income for the year

equity

At January 1, 2013

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

(351,618,268)

3,899,806,022

3,420,002,506

25,827,978,649

Adjustment for adoption of IAS 19/R 
(Employee benefits)

-

-

-

-

(12,997,883)

(6,337,719)

8,401,795

(10,933,807)

At January 1, 2013 restated

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

68,237,877

(12,997,883)

(351,618,268)

3,893,468,303

3,428,404,301

25,817,044,842

Reserve from 

remeasurement 

Reserve from 

Other 

sundry 

reserves

68,237,877

Reclassification of retained earnings/
(losses carried forward) as a result 
of adoption of IAS 19/R (Employee 
benefits)

Other changes

Exercise of stock options

Stock option plans - changes for the 
year

Allocation of 2012 net income:

- Dividends

- Legal reserve

- Retained earnings

Comprehensive income for the year:

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in 
equity

Net income for the year

At December 31, 2013

At January 1, 2014

Other changes

Exercise of stock options

Stock option plans - changes for the 
year

Allocation of 2013 net income:

- Dividends

- Legal reserve

- Retained earnings

Comprehensive income for the year:

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in 
equity

Net income for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

(16,808,984)

(259,825,692)

5,911,368,935

1,372,360,952

25,866,887,657

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

(16,808,984)

(259,825,692)

5,911,368,935

1,372,360,952

25,866,887,657

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total at December 31, 2014

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

68,243,876

(9,668,380)

(333,191,360)

6,061,293,373

558,202,514

25,136,430,535

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

68,241,934

68,241,934

1,942

4,057

4,057

8,401,795

(8,401,795)

(1,410,503,669)

(1,410,503,669)

2,009,498,837

(2,009,498,837)

(3,811,101)

91,792,576

1.372.360.952

1.372.360.952

87,981,475

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,942

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,222,436,514)

(1,222,436,514)

149,924,438

(149,924,438)

7,140,604

(73,365,668)

558,202,514

(66,225,064)

558,202,514

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

294

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAdjustment for adoption of IAS 19/R 

(Employee benefits)

Reclassification of retained earnings/

(losses carried forward) as a result 

of adoption of IAS 19/R (Employee 

benefits)

Other changes

Exercise of stock options

Stock option plans - changes for the 

year

Allocation of 2012 net income:

- Dividends

- Legal reserve

- Retained earnings

Comprehensive income for the year:

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in 

equity

Net income for the year

At December 31, 2013

At January 1, 2014

Other changes

Exercise of stock options

Stock option plans - changes for the 

year

Allocation of 2013 net income:

- Dividends

- Legal reserve

- Retained earnings

Comprehensive income for the year:

Income/(Loss) recognized directly in 

equity

Net income for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

Share capital and reserves (Note 22)

Euro

Share capital

Share premium reserve

Legal reserve

292/1993

At January 1, 2013

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

Reserve pursuant to Law 

Other 
sundry 
reserves

68,237,877

Reserve from 
remeasurement 
of defined benefit 
obligation

Reserve from 
measurement of financial 
instruments

Retained earnings/(loss 

carried forward) Net income for the year

Total shareholders’ 
equity

-

(351,618,268)

3,899,806,022

3,420,002,506

25,827,978,649

-

(12,997,883)

-

(6,337,719)

8,401,795

(10,933,807)

At January 1, 2013 restated

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

68,237,877

(12,997,883)

(351,618,268)

3,893,468,303

3,428,404,301

25,817,044,842

-

4,057

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

68,241,934

68,241,934

1,942

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8,401,795

(8,401,795)

(1,410,503,669)

(1,410,503,669)

2,009,498,837

(2,009,498,837)

-

-

-

1,942

-

-

(1,222,436,514)

(1,222,436,514)

149,924,438

(149,924,438)

-

4,057

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,811,101)

91,792,576

-

-

-

-

-

87,981,475

1.372.360.952

1.372.360.952

(16,808,984)

(259,825,692)

5,911,368,935

1,372,360,952

25,866,887,657

(16,808,984)

(259,825,692)

5,911,368,935

1,372,360,952

25,866,887,657

7,140,604

(73,365,668)

-

-

-

-

-

558,202,514

(66,225,064)

558,202,514

Total at December 31, 2014

9,403,357,795

5,292,076,658

1,880,671,559

2,215,444,500

68,243,876

(9,668,380)

(333,191,360)

6,061,293,373

558,202,514

25,136,430,535

295

Statement of cash flows  

Euro

Notes

Net income for the year

Adjustments for:

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses of 
intangible assets and property, plant and equipment

Exchange rate adjustments of foreign currency assets 
and liabilities 

Accruals to provisions

Dividends from subsidiaries, associates and other 
companies

Net financial (income)/expense

Income taxes 

(Gains)/Losses from disposals and other non-
monetary items

Cash flows from operating activities before 
changes in net current assets

Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 

(Increase)/Decrease in trade receivables 

(Increase)/Decrease in financial and non-financial 
assets/liabilities

Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables

2014

2013

of which with 
related parties

of which with 
related parties

558,202,514

1,372,360,952

5.d

11,703,869

8,823,887

287,123,443

24,534,294

(44,451,090)

5,351,239

6

9

17

27

(1,818,272,847)

(1,818,272,847)

(2,028,038,570)

(2,028,038,570)

623,640,479

524,292,099

821,498,632

(855,288,272)

(282,250,536)

(208,522,895)

535,184,427

199,541

(60,134,357)

(55,266,390)

(72,778,304)

(45,341,313)

84,189,474

82,062,633

261,670,783

261,374,143

54,102,343

(233,456,295)

1,039,665,816

385,631,611

(73,343,882)

(27,896,752)

18,740,838

14,716,332

Interest income and other financial income collected

774,010,519

470,312,293

884,976,129

536,801,979

Interest expense and other financial expense paid

(1,369,270,987)

(148,092,677)

(1,558,640,462)

(315,924,208)

Dividends from subsidiaries, associates and other 
companies

Income taxes paid (consolidated taxation 
mechanism)

Cash flows from operating activities (a)

Investments in property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets

Equity investments

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting activities 
(b)

Financial debt (new long-term borrowing)

Financial debt (repayments and other net changes) 

Net change in long-term financial payables/
(receivables)

Net change in short-term financial payables/
(receivables)

Dividends paid

Increase in capital and reserves due to exercise of 
stock options

Cash flows from financing activities (c) 

Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
(a+b+c)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the 
year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

6

1,818,272,847

1,818,272,847

2,028,038,570

2,028,038,570

(246,793,145)

925,766,422

(887,496,996)

1,668,835,061

10-11

13

(10,940,364)

(10,406,565)

(12,862,854)

(12,765,252)

(200,000)

(200,000)

(100,000,000)

(100,000,000)

23

23

22

22

20

20

(11,140,364)

1,602,264,514

(1,103,409,596)

(112,862,854)

2,651,827,471

(3,908,963,730)

(2,500,000,000)

(974,482,447)

138,110,953

27,332,965

4,632,587,974

2,682,474,947

(2,364,107,212)

(1,278,001,143)

(1,222,435,833)

(1,410,503,669)

-

-

2,934,524,612

(4,893,636,187)

3,849,150,670

(3,337,663,980)

3,122,891,795

6,972,042,465

6,460,555,775

3,122,891,795

296

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNotes to the financial statements 

   1

Form and content of the 
financial statements

Basis of presentation

The  separate  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  De-

cember 31, 2014 have been prepared in accordance with in-

ternational  accounting  standards  (International  Accounting 

Standards  -  IAS  and  International  Financial  Reporting  Stan-

dards - IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards 

Board (IASB), the interpretations of the International Financial 

Enel SpA is a corporation (società per azioni) that operates in 

Reporting  Interpretations  Committee  (IFRIC)  and  the  Stan-

the  electricity  and  gas  sector  and  has  its  registered  office  in 

ding  Interpretations  Committee  (SIC),  recognized  in  the  Eu-

Viale Regina Margherita 137, Rome, Italy. 

ropean Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 and in 

In its capacity as holding company, Enel SpA sets the strategic 

effect as of the close of the year. All of these standards and 

objectives for the Group and its subsidiaries and coordinates 

interpretations are hereinafter referred to as the “IFRS-EU”. 

their  activities.  In  providing  management  and  coordination, 

The financial statements have also been prepared in confor-

Enel SpA’s activities on behalf of the other Group companies 

mity  with  measures  issued  in  implementation  of  Article  9, 

can be summarized as follows:

 > corporate governance;

paragraph 3, of Legislative Decree 38 of February 28, 2005.

The financial statements consist of the income statement, 

 > extraordinary financing and financial planning;

the statement of comprehensive income, the balance she-

 > tax planning and strategy;

 > risk assessment management;

 > legal policies;

et,  the  statement  of  changes  in  shareholders’  equity  and 

the statement of cash flows and the related notes.

The assets and liabilities reported in the balance sheet are 

 > guidelines  on  management  training  and  compensation 

classified  on  a  “current/non-current  basis”,  with  separate 

policies;

 > government relations;

 > accounting guidelines;

 > strategic marketing.

reporting of assets held for sale and liabilities included in 

disposal groups held for sale, if any. Current assets, which 

include  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  are  assets  that  are  in-

tended to be realized, sold or consumed during the normal 

Enel SpA performs, both directly and through the subsidiary 

operating  cycle  of  the  Company  or  in  the  12  months  fol-

Enel Finance International NV, a centralized treasury function 

lowing the close of the financial year; current liabilities are 

for the Group (with the exception of the Endesa Group), the-

liabilities that are expected to be settled during the normal 

reby ensuring that the companies have access to the money 

operating  cycle  of  the  Company  or  within  the  12  months 

and capital markets. Furthermore, the Company, directly and 

following the close of the financial year.

through Enel Insurance NV, provides insurance coverage.

The income statement is classified on the basis of the na-

As the Parent Company, Enel SpA has prepared the consoli-

ture of costs, with separate reporting of net income/(loss) 

dated financial statements of the Enel Group for the year en-

from continuing operations and net income/(loss) from any 

ding December 31, 2014, which form an integral part of this 

discontinued operations.

Annual Report pursuant to Article 154-ter, paragraph 1, of the 

The  indirect  method  is  used  for  the  statement  of  cash 

Consolidate Law on Financial Intermediation (Legislative De-

flows,  with  separate  reporting  of  any  cash  flows  by  ope-

cree 58 of February 24, 1998).

rating,  investing  and  financing  activities  associated  with 

On March 18, 2015, the Board authorized the publication of 

The  income  statement,  the  balance  sheet  and  the  state-

these financial statements at December 31, 2014.

ment of cash flows report transactions with related parties, 

These  financial  statements  have  undergone  statutory  audi-

the definition of which is given in the section “Accounting 

ting by Reconta Ernst & Young SpA.

policies and measurement criteria” for the consolidated fi-

discontinued operations, if any.

nancial statements.

297

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  a  going 

The financial statements provide comparative information 

concern basis using the cost method, with the exception of 

in respect of the previous period. 

items measured at fair value in accordance with IFRS-EU, as 

In  addition,  the  income  statement  and  the  balance  sheet 

explained in the measurement bases applied to each indivi-

have been modified to improve the presentation of the im-

dual item in the consolidated financial statements. 

pact  of  derivatives  on  performance  and  the  financial  po-

The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  euro,  the  fun-

sition.  This  involved  the  insertion  of  new  accounts  in  the 

ctional  currency  of  the  Company,  and  the  figures  shown 

income statement and the balance sheet as well as the re-

in the notes are reported in millions of euro unless stated 

classification  of  the  figures  for  2013  and  at  December  31, 

otherwise.

2013, in order to ensure comparability.

  2

Accounting policies and 
measurement criteria

The accounting policies and measurement criteria are the 

same  as  those  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  the  consoli-

dated  financial  statements,  to  which  the  reader  should 

refer for more information, with the exception of those re-

garding equity investments in subsidiaries and associated 

companies. 

Subsidiaries are all entities over which Enel SpA has control. 

The  Company  controls  an  entity  when  it  is  exposed  to  or 

has rights to variable returns deriving from its involvement 

and has the ability, through the exercise of its power over 

the  investee,  to  affect  its  returns.  Power  is  defined  as  ha-

ving the concrete ability to direct the significant activities 

of the entity by virtue of the existence of substantive rights.

Associates comprise those entities in which Enel SpA has a si-

gnificant influence. Significant influence is the power to partici-

pate in the financial and operating policy decisions of investees 

but not exercise control or joint control over those entities.

Equity  investments  in  subsidiaries  and  associates  are  me-

asured at cost. Cost is adjusted for any impairment losses, 

which are reversed where the reasons for their recognition 

no longer obtain. The carrying amount resulting from the 

reversal may not exceed the original cost.

Where the loss pertaining to Enel SpA exceeds the carrying 

amount  of  the  investment  and  the  Company  is  obligated 

to perform the legal or constructive obligations of the in-

vestee  or  in  any  event  to  cover  its  losses,  the  excess  with 

respect to the carrying amount is recognized in liabilities in 

the provisions for risks and charges. 

In the case of a disposal, without economic substance, of an 

investment to an entity under common control, any diffe-

rence between the consideration received and the carrying 

amount of the investment is recognized in equity.

Dividends from equity investments are recognized in pro-

fit or loss when the shareholder’s right to receive them is 

established.

Dividends  and  interim  dividends  payable  to  third  parties 

are  recognized  as  changes  in  equity  at  the  date  they  are 

approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting and the Board of 

Directors, respectively.

  3

Recent accounting standards

For information on recent accounting standards, please refer to the corresponding section of the notes to the 

consolidated financial statements. 

298

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSInformation on the income statement
Revenue

4.a Revenue from services - €245 million

“Revenue from services” is comprised of:

Millions of euro

Services

Group companies

Non-Group counterparties

Total revenue from sales and services

2014

245

-

245

2013

268

1

269

Change

(23)

(1)

(24)

Revenue  from  services  amounted  to  €245  million  and  es-

combinations and reorganizations and to the reduction in 

sentially regard services provided by the Company to sub-

revenues for management fees and service activities. 

sidiaries as part of its management and coordination fun-

“Revenues  from  sales  and  services”  break  down  by  geo-

ction and the rebilling of sundry expenses incurred by it but 

graphical area as follows:

pertaining to the subsidiaries.

 > €206 million in Italy;

The  decrease  of  €24  million  with  respect  to  the  previous 

 > €34 million in the European Union;

year is mainly due to the decline in rebilling to a number of 

 > €5 million in non-EU Europe.

Group companies for services associated with the business 

4.b Other revenue and income - €1 million

“Other  revenue  and  income”  came  to  €1  million  in  2014, 

with regard to a reduction in rebillings for services of per-

down  from  the  previous  year  (€6  million  in  2013),  mainly 

sonnel seconded to other Group companies.

Costs

5.a Electricity purchases and consumables - €2 million

“Electricity  purchases  and  consumables”  came  to  €2  mil-

lion), which, even though it expired on December 31, 2011, 

lion,  down  €4  million  from  the  previous  year,  essentially 

provided for the revision within 3 years of the last invoice 

due to the recognition in 2013 of the price revision contai-

date. 

ned  in  the  long-term  import  contract  with  Alpiq  (€4  mil-

5.b Services, leases and rentals - €185 million

Costs for “Services, leases and rentals” break down as follows.

Millions of euro

Services

Leases and rentals

Total services, leases and rentals

2014

170

15

185

2013

212

18

230

Change

(42)

(3)

(45)

299

Costs for services, totaling €170 million, concerned costs for 

by €19 million, mainly due to lower costs incurred in respect 

services provided by third parties in the amount of €126 mil-

of IT services and training provided by Enel Italia Srl (€9 mil-

lion (€149 million in 2013) and services provided by Group 

lion) and the decline in costs for personnel of Enel Distribu-

companies totaling €44 million (€63 million in 2013). More 

zione SpA (€4 million) and Endesa (€2 million) seconded to 

specifically,  the  decrease  in  costs  for  services  provided  by 

Enel SpA.

third parties, equal to €23 million, is mainly attributable to 

Costs for “Leases and rentals” mainly comprise costs for lea-

the  decline  in  advertising,  communication  and  print  cam-

sing assets from the subsidiary Enel Italia Srl. They fell by €3 

paign expenses (€12 million) and costs associated with the 

million compared with the previous year, essentially due to 

acquisition and disposal of companies (€8 million).

lower property rental and leasing costs. 

Costs for services rendered by Group companies decreased 

5.c Personnel - €120 million

Personnel costs break down as follows.

Millions of euro

Wages and salaries

Social security costs

Post-employment benefits

Other long-term benefits

Other costs and other incentive plans

Total

Notes

24

24

25

2014

71

24

5

9

11

120

2013

Change

64

19

(1)

5

3

90

7

5

6

4

8

30

“Personnel” costs amounted to €120 million, an increase of 

The item “Post-employment benefits” includes cost for de-

€30  million  compared  with  2013,  essentially  the  result  of 

fined  benefit  plans  and  for  defined  contribution  plans.  In 

the  rise  in “Wages  and  salaries”  and  the  related  social  se-

more detail, costs for defined contribution plans amounted 

curity costs (totaling €12 million), the increase in post-em-

to €4 million for 2014, unchanged from 2013.

ployment  benefits  (€6  million)  and  in  the  costs  associated 

with  the  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (€4  million),  as  well  as 

The table below shows the average number of employees 

the recognition in 2013 of a non-current item pertaining to 

by  category  compared  with  the  previous  year,  and  the  ac-

the reversal of the provision for the transition-to-retirement 

tual number of employees at December 31, 2014.

Average number

Headcount

2013

Change

at Dec. 31, 2014

123

338

332

-

793

20

(26)

(8)

-

(14)

159

322

310

-

791

2014

143

312

324

-

779

plan (€6 million).

Senior managers

Middle managers

Office staff

Blue collar

Total

300

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS5.d Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses - €543 
million

Millions of euro

Depreciation

Amortization

Impairment losses 

Total 

2014

3

9

531

543

2013

Change

1

8

-

9

2

1

531

534

“Depreciation,  amortization  and 

impairment 

losses”, 

Enel Produzione SpA (€512 million) and Enel  Ingegneria  e 

amounting  to  €543  million  (€9  million  in  2013),  rose  by 

Ricerca SpA (€19 million), as well as higher amortization and 

€534  million  compared  with  the  previous  year,  essentially 

depreciation.

due to the impairment loss reported on the investments in 

5.e Other operating expenses - €19 million

“Other operating expenses” amounted to €19 million, up €5 

Operating  income  amounted  to  a  negative  €623  million, 

million on the previous year, mainly due to a decline in rever-

a deterioration of €549 million compared with the previous 

sals from the provision for litigation as compared with 2013.

year. 

6. Income from equity investments - €1,818 million

Income  from  equity  investments,  amounting  to  €1,818 

meetings of the subsidiaries and associates that were fully 

million,  regards  dividends  approved  by  the  shareholders’ 

distributed in 2014. 

Millions of euro

Dividends from subsidiaries and associates

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enelpower SpA

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel Italia Srl

Enel Energia SpA

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Green Power SpA

CESI SpA

Dividends from other entities

Emittenti Titoli SpA

Income from equity investments

2014

1,818

223

1,373

1

3

7

16

85

109

1

-

-

2013

2,028

222

1,625

3

4

40

44

-

89

1

-

-

Change

(210)

1

(252)

(2)

(1)

(33)

(28)

85

20

-

-

-

1,818

2,028

(210)

301

7. Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives - €236 million

This item breaks down as follows.

Millions of euro

Financial income from derivatives

- on behalf of Group companies:

income from derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

- on behalf of Enel SpA:

income from fair value hedge derivatives

income from cash flow hedge derivatives

income from derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

Total financial income from derivatives

Financial expense on derivatives

- on behalf of Group companies:

expense on derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

- on behalf of Enel SpA:

expense on cash flow hedge derivatives

expense on derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

Total financial expense from derivatives

TOTAL NET FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSE) FROM 
DERIVATIVES

2014

1,726

1,726

464

39

415

10

2,190

1,737

1,737

217

167

50

1,954

236

2013

Change

1,342

1,342

150

14

98

38

1,492

1,335

1,335

266

239

27

1,601

(109)

384

384

314

25

317

(28)

698

402

402

(49)

(72)

23

353

345

Net income from derivatives amounted to €236 million (net  

net  financial  expense  on  derivatives  at  fair  value  through 

financial  expense  of  €109  million  in  2013)  and  essentially 

profit  or  loss  (€51  million),  entered  into  on  behalf  of  Enel 

reflects  the  net  financial  income  from  derivatives  entered 

SpA and to hedge interest rates and exchange rates.

into on behalf of Enel SpA. The increase of €345 million over 

2013 was mainly caused by the increase in net income from 

For more details on derivatives, please see note 31 “Finan-

cash flow hedge and fair value hedge derivatives (respecti-

cial  instruments”  and  note  33  “Derivatives  and  hedge  ac-

vely, €389 million and €25 million), partly offset by higher 

counting”.

302

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS8. Other net financial income/(expense) - €(1,155) million

This item breaks down as follows.

Millions of euro

Other financial income

Interest income at the effective interest rate

Interest income at effective interest rate on long-term 
financial assets

Interest income at effective interest rate on short-term 
financial assets

Total

Positive exchange rate differences

Other income

Total other financial income

Other financial expense

Interest expense at the effective interest rate

Interest expense on bank borrowings

Interest expense on bonds

Interest expense on other borrowings

Total

Negative exchange rate differences

Interest expense on post-employment and other employee 
benefits

Fair value hedge charges - adjustment of hedged items

Other financial expense

Total other financial expense

TOTAL OTHER NET FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSE)

2014

2013

Change

6

206

212

10

-

222

67

968

3

1,038

293

9

26

11

1,377

(1,155)

20

232

252

60

8

320

96

746

125

967

8

13

14

(1)

1,001

(681)

(14)

(26)

(40)

(50)

(8)

(98)

(29)

222

(122)

71

285

(4)

12

12

376

(474)

Net  other  financial  expense  amounted  to  €1,155  mil-

net exchange rate differences (a negative €335 million), hi-

lion,  mainly  reflecting  the  interest  expense  on  borrowings 

gher interest expense on borrowings (€71 million), as well 

(€1,038  million)  and  negative  exchange  rate  differences 

as  lower  interest  income  on  financial  assets  (totaling  €40 

(€293 million), partly offset by short and long-term interest 

million). 

income (totaling €212 million). The increase in net financial 

These changes reflect movements in interest and exchange 

expense of €474 million over 2013 was primarily caused by 

rates, as well as changes in debt during the year.

303

9. Income taxes - €282 million

Millions of euro

Current taxes

Deferred tax income

Deferred tax expense

Total

2014

(299)

8

9

(282)

2013

(216)

10

(2)

(208)

Change

(83)

(2)

11

(74)

Income taxes for 2014 showed a creditor position of €282 

two years in the amount of dividends received from subsi-

million,  mainly due to the reduction in  taxable income for 

diaries  and  the  non-deductibility  of  the  impairment  losses 

IRES purpose as a result of the exclusion of 95% of the divi-

on equity investments recognized in 2014 and meeting the 

dends  received  from  the  subsidiaries  and  the  deductibility 

requirements of Article 87 of the Uniform Income Tax Code.

of Enel SpA’s interest expense for the Group’s consolidated 

taxation  mechanism  in  accordance  with  corporate  income 

The following table reconciles the theoretical tax rate with 

tax law (Article 96 of the Uniform Income Tax Code). 

the effective tax rate.

This  essentially  reflected  both  the  difference  between  the 

Millions of euro

Income before taxes

Theoretical corporate income taxes (IRES) 
(27.5%)

Tax decreases:

- dividends from equity investments

- prior-year writedowns

- uses of provisions

- other

Tax increases:

- writedowns for the year

- accruals to provisions

- prior-year expense

- other

Total current income taxes (IRES)

IRAP

Difference on estimated income taxes from prior 
years

Total deferred tax items

- of which changes for the year

- of which changes in estimates for previous years

2014

276

% rate 

76

27.5%

-172.1%

-

-5.1%

-8.0%

55.1%

3.6%

1.1%

1.1%

-96.7%

-

-11.6%

6.2%

(475)

-

(14)

(22)

152

10

3

3

(267)

-

(32)

17

9

8

2013

1,164

320

(530)

(1)

(17)

-

-

9

3

9

% rate 

27.5%

-45.5%

-0.1%

-1.5%

-

-

0.8%

0.3%

0.8%

(207)

-17.8%

-

-0.8%

0.7%

-

(9)

8

7

1

TOTAL INCOME TAXES

(282)

-102.2%

(208)

-17.9%

304

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Information on the balance sheet
Assets

10. Property, plant and equipment - €8 million

Developments in property, plant and equipment for 2013 and 2014 are set out in the table below.

Millions of euro

Land

Buildings

Plant and 
machinery

Industrial and 
commercial 
equipment

Other assets

Leasehold 
improvements

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Balance at Dec. 31, 2012

Capital expenditure

Depreciation

Total changes

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013

Capital expenditure

Depreciation

Total changes

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Balance at Dec. 31, 2014

1

-

1

-

-

-

1

-

1

-

-

-

1

-

1

3

(2)

1

-

-

-

3

(2)

1

-

-

-

3

(2)

1

3

(3)

-

-

-

-

3

(3)

-

-

-

-

3

(3)

-

5

(5)

-

-

-

-

5

(5)

-

-

-

-

5

(5)

-

19

(18)

1

-

-

-

19

(18)

1

-

-

-

19

(18)

1

Total

57

(52)

5

5

(1)

4

62

26

(24)

2

5

(1)

4

31

(25)

(53)

6

2

(3)

(1)

33

(28)

5

9

2

(3)

(1)

64

(56)

8

“Property,  plant  and  equipment”  totaled  €8  million,  a  de-

preciation for the period (€3 million). “Leasehold improve-

crease  of  €1  million  compared  with  the  previous  year,  es-

ments” mainly regard the renovation work on an number of 

sentially attributable to the negative net balance between 

buildings housing Enel SpA’s headquarters.

capital  expenditure  during  the  year  (€2  million)  and  de-

305

11. Intangible assets - €11 million

“Intangible assets”, all of which have a finite useful life, break down as follows.

Millions of euro

Balance at Dec. 31, 2012

Capital expenditure

Assets entering service

Amortization

Total changes

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013

Capital expenditure

Assets entering service

Amortization

Total changes

Balance at Dec. 31, 2014

Industrial patents 
and intellectual property rights

Assets
under development 
and advances

11

6

1

(8)

(1)

10

-

9

(9)

-

10

1

1

(1)

-

-

1

9

(9)

-

-

1

Total

12

7

-

(8)

(1)

11

9

-

(9)

-

11

“Industrial  patents  and  intellectual  property  rights”  relate 

ly  in  respect  of  software  systems  to  manage  consolidated 

mainly  to  costs  incurred  in  purchasing  software  as  well  as 

reporting, risk and centralized finance systems.

related evolutionary maintenance. Amortization is calcula-

“Assets  under  development  and  advances”,  amounting  to 

ted on a straight-line basis over the item’s residual useful life 

€1  million,  also  remained  the  same  as  in  2013  and  essen-

(three years on average).

tially regard expenditure on centralized finance systems, the 

The amount of the item remained stable as compared with 

implementation of risk measurement models and improve-

the previous year since the amortization for the year (€9 mil-

ments in the Parent Company’s reporting management and 

lion) was entirely offset by assets entering service, essential-

accounting systems.

306

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS12. Deferred tax assets and liabilities - €383 million and €252 million

Changes in “Deferred tax assets” and “Deferred tax liabilities”, grouped by type of timing difference, are shown below.

Millions of euro

Deferred tax assets

Nature of temporary differences:

- accruals to provisions for risks and charges and
  impairment losses

- derivatives

- other items

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Nature of temporary differences:

- measurement of financial instruments

- other items

Total deferred tax liabilities

Excess net deferred IRES tax assets after any 
offsetting

Excess net deferred IRAP tax liabilities after any 
offsetting

at
Dec. 31, 2013

Total

36

199

44

279

130

-

130

171

(22)

Increase/ (Decrease) 
taken to income 
statement

Increase/ (Decrease) 
taken to equity

at
Dec. 31, 2014

(5)

-

(3)

(8)

-

9

9

(3)

115

-

112

113

-

113

Total

28

314

41

383

243

9

252

172

(41)

“Deferred tax assets” totaled €383 million (€279 million at 

largely to deferred taxes in respect of the fair value measu-

December 31, 2013), an increase of €104 million compared 

rement of cash flow hedges (€113 million).

with the previous year, mainly attributable to deferred tax 

The  amount  of  deferred  tax  liabilities  was  determined  by 

assets in respect of the fair value measurement of cash flow 

applying  the  rates  of  27.5%  for  IRES  and  5.57%  for  IRAP 

hedges (€115 million) and the reversal of a number of items 

(taking account of regional surtaxes). The amount of defer-

associated with accruals to provisions for risks and charges 

red tax assets was determined by applying the IRES rate of 

and impairment losses (€5 million).

27.5% only, as in the coming years we do not expect to earn 

“Deferred  tax  liabilities”  totaled  €252  million,  an  increase 

income subject to IRAP sufficient to reverse the temporary 

of  €122  million  (€130  million  at  December  31,  2013),  due 

deductible differences. 

307

13. Equity investments - €38,754 million

The table below shows the changes during the year for each investment, with the corresponding values at the beginning 

and end of the year, as well as the list of investments held in subsidiaries, associates and other companies.

Millions of euro

Original cost

(Writedowns)/
evaluations

Other changes - IFRIC 
11 and IFRS 2

at Dec. 31, 2013

Carrying amount

% holding

Value adjustments

Original cost

Revaluations

11 and IFRS 2

Carrying amount

% holding

(Writedowns)/

Other changes - IFRIC 

Changes in 2014

at Dec. 31, 2014

A) Subsidiaries

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Ingegneria e 
Ricerca SpA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Servizio Elettrico 
SpA

Enel Trade SpA 

Enel Green Power SpA

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enelpower SpA

Enel Energia SpA 

4,892

46

4,054

110

901

3,640

8,498

189

1,321

Enel Iberoamérica SL

18,300

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,473)

(159)

(8)

-

-

-

(41)

(54)

-

-

4

1

2

-

1

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

-

-

(4,735)

13

-

-

(1)

-

-

(1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,896

47

4,056

110

902

3,642

4,025

30

1,313

18,300

18

5

487

16

1,414

-

39,261

23

23

4

1

-

5

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

68.3

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

-

42.7

4.3

10.0

1.0

18

5

525

70

1,414

-

43,983

23

23

5

1

-

6

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Italia Srl

Enel.Newhydro Srl

Enel Finance 
International NV

Enel Oil & Gas SpA

Total 

C) Associates

CESI SpA

Total

D) Other companies

Elcogas SA

Emittenti Titoli SpA

Idrosicilia SpA

Total 

TOTAL

308

44,012

(4,736)

13

39,289

44,012

13

38,754

(512)

(19)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4)

(4)

(535)

4,892

46

4,054

110

901

3,640

8,498

189

1,321

18,300

18

5

525

70

1,414

-

43,983

23

23

5

1

-

6

(512)

(19)

(4,473)

(159)

(8)

(41)

(54)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(5)

(5)

(5,271)

(531)

(5,266)

13

4

1

2

-

1

2

3

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,384

28

4,056

110

902

3,642

4,025

30

1,313

18,300

18

5

487

16

1,414

-

38,730

23

23

-

1

-

1

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

68.3

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

42.7

4.3

10.0

1.0

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
13. Equity investments - €38,754 million

The table below shows the changes during the year for each investment, with the corresponding values at the beginning 

and end of the year, as well as the list of investments held in subsidiaries, associates and other companies.

Enel Iberoamérica SL

18,300

A) Subsidiaries

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Ingegneria e 

Ricerca SpA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Servizio Elettrico 

SpA

Enel Trade SpA 

Enel Green Power SpA

Enel Investment 

Holding BV

Enelpower SpA

Enel Energia SpA 

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Italia Srl

Enel.Newhydro Srl

Enel Finance 

International NV

Enel Oil & Gas SpA

Total 

C) Associates

CESI SpA

Total

D) Other companies

Elcogas SA

Emittenti Titoli SpA

Idrosicilia SpA

Total 

TOTAL

4,892

46

4,054

110

901

3,640

8,498

189

1,321

18

5

525

70

1,414

-

43,983

23

23

5

1

-

6

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,473)

(159)

(8)

(41)

(54)

(1)

(1)

(4,736)

(4,735)

13

4

1

2

-

1

2

3

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,896

47

4,056

110

902

3,642

4,025

30

1,313

18,300

18

5

487

16

1,414

-

39,261

23

23

4

1

-

5

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

68.3

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

-

42.7

4.3

10.0

1.0

44,012

13

39,289

Millions of euro

Original cost

evaluations

11 and IFRS 2

Carrying amount

% holding

Value adjustments

Original cost

(Writedowns)/

Other changes - IFRIC 

(Writedowns)/
Revaluations

Other changes - IFRIC 
11 and IFRS 2

Carrying amount

% holding

at Dec. 31, 2013

Changes in 2014

at Dec. 31, 2014

(512)

(19)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(531)

-

-

(4)

-

-

(4)

(535)

4,892

46

4,054

110

901

3,640

8,498

189

1,321

18,300

18

5

525

70

1,414

-

43,983

23

23

5

1

-

6

(512)

(19)

-

-

-

-

(4,473)

(159)

(8)

-

-

-

(41)

(54)

-

-

4

1

2

-

1

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

-

-

(5,266)

13

-

-

(5)

-

-

(5)

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,384

28

4,056

110

902

3,642

4,025

30

1,313

18,300

18

5

487

16

1,414

-

38,730

23

23

-

1

-

1

44,012

(5,271)

13

38,754

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

68.3

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

42.7

4.3

10.0

1.0

309

 
The table below reports changes in equity investments in 2014.

Millions of euro

Increases:

Incorporation of Enel Oil & Gas SpA

Total increases

Decreases:

Writedown of equity investment in Enel Produzione SpA

Writedown of equity investment in Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA

Writedown of equity investment in Elcogas SA

Total decreases

NET CHANGE

-

-

(512)

(19)

(4)

(535)

(535)

The net decrease in the value of equity investments in sub-

gas  SA,  which  has  been  in  liquidation  since  January  1, 

sidiaries, associates and other companies is attributable to:

2015, for €4 million;

 > the writedown of the equity investment in Enel Produzio-

 > the incorporation of Enel Oil & Gas SpA on November 26, 

ne SpA in the amount of €512 million, to take account of 

2014, through the contribution of €200,000 towards the 

the ongoing impact of the economic crisis in Italy and in 

share capital.

consideration of the negative impact of such crisis on the 

traditional electricity generation sector;

The  share  certificates  for  Enel  SpA’s  investments  in  Italian 

 > the writedown of the equity investment in Enel Ingegne-

subsidiaries are held in custody at Monte dei Paschi di Siena.

ria  e  Ricerca  SpA  in  the  amount  of  €19  million,  to  take 

The following table reports the share capital and sharehol-

account  of  the  losses  posted  by  the  company  and  the 

ders’  equity  of  the  investments  in  subsidiaries,  associates 

presumable recovery of the recognized cost;

and other companies at December 31, 2014.

 > to the total writedown of the equity investment in Elco-

310

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSRegistered 
office

Currency

Share capital 
(euro)

Shareholders’ 
equity 
(millions of 
euro)

Prior year income/
(loss) (millions of 
euro)

Carrying 
amount 
(millions of 
euro)

% holding 

A) Subsidiaries

Enel Produzione SpA

Rome

Euro

1,800,000,000

4,039

(1,793)

100.0

4,384

Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca 
SpA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Trade SpA 

Enel Green Power SpA (1)

Enel Investment Holding 
BV (1)

Enelpower SpA

Enel Energia SpA 

Enel Iberoamérica SL

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Italia Srl

Enel.Newhydro Srl

Enel Finance
International NV

Enel Oil & Gas SpA

C) Associates

CESI SpA

D) Other companies

Rome

Rome

Rome

Rome

Rome

Amsterdam

Milan

Rome

Madrid

Rome

Rome

Rome

Rome

Amsterdam

Rome

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

Euro

30,000,000

2,600,000,000

10,000,000

90,885,000

1,000,000,000

1,593,050,000

2,000,000

302,039

500,000,000

12,500,000

4,600,000

50,000,000

1,000,000

1,478,810,370

200,000

Milan

Euro

8,550,000

Elcogas SA (2)

Puertollano

Emittenti Titoli SpA

Idrosicilia SpA (3)

Milan

Milan

Euro

Euro

Euro

20,242,260

4,264,000

22,520,000

26

4,365

98

357

8,929

3,673

30

1,214

23,546

48

56

420

18

722

-

95

(8)

16

40

(1)

1,278

5

(235)

440

61

-

160

21

4

7

9

1

32

-

2

(18)

10

2

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

68.3

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

42.7

4.3

10.0

1.0

28

4,056

110

902

3,642

4,025

30

1,313

18,300

18

5

487

16

1,414

-

23

-

1

-

(1)  The figures for shareholders’ equity and the results for the period refer to the Group.
(2)  The figures for share capital, shareholders’ equity and net income refer to the financial statements at December 31, 2013.
(3)  The figures for share capital, shareholders’ equity and net income refer to the financial statements at December 31, 2012.

The carrying amounts of the equity investments in Enel Fi-

of net actuarial losses and that necessarily had an impact 

nance International NV, Enel Italia Srl, Enel Servizio Elettri-

on  the  companies’  shareholders’  equity.  As  these  losses 

co SpA, Enel Trade SpA, Enel Investment Holding BV, Enel 

are not monetary in nature, they will be recovered in fu-

Produzione  SpA  and  Enel  Energia  SpA  are  considered  to 

ture years with no cash outflow for the subsidiaries;

be  recoverable  even  though  they  individually  exceed  the 

 > in the cases of Enel Trade SpA and Enel Investment Hol-

respective shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2014. This 

ding BV, given that the expected future cash flows sug-

circumstance  is  not  felt  to  represent  an  impairment  loss 

gest  a  higher  value  than  that  reflected  in  the  carrying 

in  respect  of  the  investment  but  rather  a  temporary  mi-

amount  of  shareholders’  equity  (which  in  certain  cases 

smatch between the two amounts. More specifically:

reflects  unfavorable  exchange  rates),  the  value  of  the 

 > in  the  case  of  Enel  Finance  International  NV,  it  is  due 

investment  will  be  fully  recovered  and  the  mismatch 

essentially  to  a  decline  in  the  fair  value  of  a  number  of 

between the two amounts is only temporary.

balance  sheet  items  that  are  reflected  in  shareholders’ 

equity;

“Equity investments in other companies” at December 31, 

 > as to Enel Italia Srl and Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA, it is at-

2014  all  regard  unlisted  companies  and  are  measured  at 

tributable to the retroactive application of “IAS 19 - Em-

cost, as the fair value cannot be reliably determined.

ployee benefits” in 2013, which involved the recognition 

311

Millions of euro

Equity investments in unlisted companies measured at cost

Elcogas SA

Emittenti Titoli SpA

Idrosicilia SpA

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

1

-

1

-

5

4

1

-

14. Derivatives - €1,979 million, €280 million, €2,484 million, 
€359 million

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Derivative financial assets

Derivative financial liabilities

1,979

2,484

1,355

2,098

280

359

177

237

For more details about the nature of derivative financial assets and liabilities, please see notes 31 “Financial instruments” 

and 33 “Derivative and hedge accounting”.

15. Other non-current financial assets - €146 million 

The aggregate is composed of the following:

Millions of euro

Prepaid expenses

Other non-current financial assets 
included in net financial debt

15.1

Total

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

25

121

146

43

122

165

(18)

(1)

(19)

“Prepaid expenses” are essentially accounted for by residual 

2013  by  the  same  companies  with  a  pool  of  banks  in  the 

transaction costs on the €10 billion revolving credit facility 

amount of €9 billion. The item reports the non-current por-

agreed  on  April  19,  2010  between  Enel,  Enel  Finance  In-

tion of those costs and their reversal through profit or loss 

ternational and Mediobanca, as well as those in respect of 

depends on the type of fee involved and the maturity of the 

the Forward Start Facility Agreement signed on February 8, 

credit line.

312

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS15.1 Other non-current financial assets included in net financial debt - €121 million 

Millions of euro

Financial receivables

Due from subsidiaries

Due from others

Other financial receivables

Total

Notes

31.1.1

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

117

-

4

121

117

2

3

122

-

(2)

1

(1)

Financial  receivables  due  from  subsidiaries,  amounting 

the related finance costs and the income and expenses ac-

to  €117  million,  refer  to  receivables  in  respect  of  the  as-

crued on the interest-rate risk hedging contracts, as well as 

sumption  by  Group  companies  of  their  share  of  financial 

the repayment of the principal upon maturity of each loan. 

debt.  The  terms  of  the  agreements  call  for  the  rebilling  of 

16. Other non-current assets - €467 million

This item can be broken down as follows.

Millions of euro

Receivable from subsidiaries for assumption of 
supplementary pension plan liabilities

Tax receivables

Other long-term receivables:

- other receivables

Total 

TOTAL OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

173

290

4

4

467

195

284

4

4

483

Change

(22)

6

-

-

(16)

The  item  “Receivable  from  subsidiaries  for  assumption 

“Tax receivables” regard the tax credit in respect of the claim 

of  supplementary  pension  plan  liabilities”  in  the  amount 

for  reimbursement  submitted  by  Enel  SpA  on  its  own  be-

of  €173  million  refers  to  receivables  in  respect  of  the  as-

half for 2003 and on its own behalf and as the consolida-

sumption by Group companies of their share of the supple-

ting company for 2004-2011 for excess income tax paid as a 

mentary  pension  plan.  The  terms  of  the  agreement  state 

result of not partially deducting IRAP in calculating taxable 

that the Group companies concerned are to reimburse the 

income for IRES purposes. This item increased by €6 million 

costs  of  extinguishing  defined  benefit  obligations  of  the 

over the previous year due to the recognition of accrued in-

Parent  Company,  which  are  recognized  under  “Post-em-

terest for the period.

ployment and other employee benefits”.

On  the  basis  of  actuarial  forecasts  made  using  current  as-

“Other  receivables”  amounted  to  €4  million  and  essential-

sumptions, the portion due beyond five years of the “Recei-

ly regard the receivable due from Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca 

vables  from  subsidiaries  for  assumption  of  supplementary 

SpA for the sale in 2011 of the interest held in Sviluppo Nu-

pension plan liabilities” came to €111 million (€130 million 

cleare Italia Srl.

at December 31, 2013).

313

17. Trade receivables - €132 million

The aggregate is composed of the following.

Millions of euro

Customers:

- other receivables

Total

Trade receivables due from subsidiaries

TOTAL

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

6

6

126

132

8

8

208

216

(2)

(2)

(82)

(84)

“Trade  receivables  due  from  subsidiaries”  primarily  regard 

the  revenues  associated  with  those  services,  as  well  as  an 

the management and coordination services and other acti-

improvement in collection times.

vities performed by Enel SpA on behalf of Group companies. 

Trade receivables due from subsidiaries break down as fol-

The decrease of €82 million is linked with developments in 

lows.

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

1

18

7

7

-

(1)

3

21

-

17

6

-

1

2

16

16

(2)

4

-

10

126

1

6

20

4

1

2

2

34

21

11

18

2

1

2

14

15

5

9

8

32

208

-

12

(13)

3

(1)

(3)

1

(13)

(21)

6

(12)

(2)

-

-

2

1

(7)

(5)

(8)

(22)

(82)

Millions of euro

Subsidiaries

Enel Iberoamérica SL

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Green Power SpA

Endesa SA

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Trade SpA

Enel Energia SpA

Enel Italia Srl

Slovenské elektrárne AS

Enel.si Srl

Enel Investment Holding BV

Enel Green Power North America Inc.

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Russia OJSC

Endesa Distribución Eléctrica SL

Endesa Generación SA

Enel Romania Srl

Unión Eléctrica de Canarias Generación SAU

Other

Total

314

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSTrade receivables by geographical area are shown below.

Millions of euro

Italy

EU

Non-EU Europe

Other

Total 

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

66

47

18

1

132

109

75

26

6

216

(43)

(28)

(8)

(5)

(84)

18. Tax receivables - €625 million

Income tax receivables at December 31, 2014 amounted to 

dit for current 2014 taxes (€267 million) and the receivable 

€625 million and essentially regard the Company’s IRES cre-

with respect to consolidated IRES for 2014 (€354 million).

19. Other current financial assets - €5,040 million

This item can be broken down as follows.

Millions of euro

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

Other current financial assets included 
in net financial debt

Other sundry current financial assets

19.1

Total

4,693

347

5,040

4,930

350

5,280

(237)

(3)

(240)

19.1 Other current financial assets included in net financial debt - €4,693 million

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

Millions of euro

Financial receivables due from 
Group companies:

- short-term financial receivables 
(intercompany accounts)

- short-term loan to Enel Finance 
International NV

- current portion of receivables for 
assumption of loans

Financial receivables due from 
others:

- other financial receivables

32.1.1

32.1.1

32.1.1

- cash collateral for margin agreements 
on OTC derivatives

32.1.1

Total

4,018

-

-

3

672

4,693

3,391

500

21

-

1,018

4,930

627

(500)

(21)

3

(346)

(237)

“Other  current  financial  assets  included  in  net  financial 

nies” (€4,018 million) and “Financial receivables due from 

debt”, amounting to €4,693 million at December 31, 2014, 

others” (€675 million). 

refer  to  “Financial  receivables  due  from  Group  compa-

“Financial receivables due from Group companies” increa-

315

sed by €106 million over December 31, 2013, due to the rise 

“Financial  receivables  due  from  others”,  amounting  to 

in short-term financial receivables due from Group compa-

€675  million,  decreased  by  €343  million  compared  with 

nies  on  the  intercompany  current  account  (€627  million), 

December 31, 2013, essentially as a result of the reduction 

partly offset by the repayment by Enel Finance Internatio-

in cash collateral paid to counterparties for OTC derivatives 

nal  NV  under  the  Intercompany  Revolving  Facility  Agree-

on interest rates and exchange rates.

ment granted to it in 2013 (€500 million).

20. Cash and cash equivalents - €6,972 million

Cash and cash equivalents are detailed in the following table.

Millions of euro

Bank and post office deposits

Cash and cash equivalents on hand

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

6,972

-

6,972

3,123

-

3,123

Change

3,849

-

3,849

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to €6,972 million, an 

tions relating to the optimization of the Group’s organiza-

increase  of  €3,849  million  compared  with  December  31, 

tional structure on the centralized treasury functions, as well 

2013,  mainly  due  to  the  impact  of  extraordinary  transac-

as lower tax payments for 2014.

21. Other current assets - €244 million

At December 31, 2014, the item broke down as follows.

Millions of euro

Tax receivables

Other receivables due from Group companies

Receivables due from others

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

33

208

3

244

122

196

1

319

(89)

12

2

(75)

“Other current assets” fell by €75 million as compared with 

vables for previous years (€24 million) and the net creditor 

December 31, 2013.

position with respect to tax authority, in 2013, with regard 

to IRES receivables for the companies that participate in the 

“Tax  receivables”  amounted  to  €33  million,  primarily  ac-

consolidated taxation mechanism (€20 million).

counted  for  by  the  VAT  credit  for  the  Group  (€25  million) 

“Other receivables due from Group companies” mainly com-

and  other  receivables  with  respect  to  prior-year  income 

prise the VAT credit in respect of the companies participa-

taxes (€7 million). The decrease of €89 million on the pre-

ting in the Group VAT mechanism (€51 million) and IRES re-

vious year is essentially due to the decline in the VAT credit 

ceivables due from the Group companies that participate in 

for the Group (€39 million), the collection of the IRAP recei-

the consolidated taxation mechanism (€116 million).

316

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Liabilities

22. Shareholders’ equity - €25,136 million

Shareholders’  equity  amounted  to  €25,136  million,  down 

total  of  €1,223  million),  as  approved  by  the  Shareholders’ 

€731  million  compared  with  December  31,  2013.  The  de-

Meeting on May 22, 2014, offset in part by net income for 

crease  is  essentially  attributable  to  the  distribution  of  the 

the year (€492 million). 

dividend for 2013 in the amount of €0.13 per share (for a 

Share capital - €9,403 million

At December 31, 2014 (as at December 31, 2013), the share 

shareholders held more than 2% of the total share capital, 

capital of Enel SpA – considering that no options were exer-

apart from the Ministry for the Economy and Finance, which 

cised as part of stock option plans in 2014 – amounted to 

holds 31.24%, CNP Assurances (which holds a 3.67% stake, 

€9,403,357,795  fully  subscribed  and  paid  up,  represented 

held as at June 26, 2014 for asset management purposes) 

by 9,403,357,795 ordinary shares with a par value of €1.00 

and the People’s Bank of China (2.07%).

each. 

On February 26, 2015, the Ministry for the Economy and Fi-

At  the  same  date,  based  on  the  shareholders  register  and 

nance sold an interest of 5.74% in the Company. Accordin-

the notices submitted to CONSOB and received by the Com-

gly, following that operation, the  Ministry’s holding in  the 

pany pursuant to Article 120 of Legislative Decree 58 of Fe-

Company has decreased from 31.24% to 25.50%.

bruary 24, 1998, as well as other available information, no 

Other reserves - €9,114 million

Share premium reserve - €5,292 million
The share premium reserve did not change compared with 

laws for new works (pursuant to Article 55 of Presidential De-

cree 917/1986), which is recognized in equity in order to take 

the previous year.

advantage of tax deferment benefits. It also includes €29 mil-

lion in respect of the stock option reserve and €20 million for 

Legal reserve - €1,881 million
The legal reserve, equal to 20.0% of share capital, did not 

other reserves.

change compared with the previous year.

Reserve pursuant to Law 292/1993 - €2,215 
million
The  reserve  shows  the  remaining  portion  of  the  value 

Reserve  from  measurement  of  financial  in-
struments - €(332) million
At December 31, 2014, the item was entirely represented 

by the reserve from measurement of cash flow hedge de-

rivatives, a negative value of €332 million (net of the posi-

adjustments carried out when Enel was transformed from a 

tive tax effect of €70 million).

public entity to a joint-stock company.

In the case of a distribution of this reserve, the tax treatment 

for capital reserves as defined by Article 47 of the Uniform 

Income Tax Code shall apply.

Reserve  from  remeasurement  of  defined 
benefit obligation - €(10) million
At  December  31,  2014,  the  defined  benefit  plan  reserve 

amounted to €10 million (net of the positive tax effect of €4 

Other sundry reserves - €68 million
Other reserves include €19 million related to the reserve for 

million). The reserve includes all actuarial gains and losses re-

cognized directly in equity, as the corridor approach is no lon-

capital grants, which reflects 50% of the grants received from 

ger permitted under the revised version of “IAS 19 - Employee 

Italian public entities and EU bodies in application of related 

benefits”.

317

The  table  below  provides  a  breakdown  of  changes  in  the 

the reserve from measurement of defined benefit plan lia-

reserve  from  measurement  of  financial  instruments  and 

bilities/assets in 2013 and 2014.

Gains/
(Losses)
 recognized 
in equity for 
the year

Gross 
released 
to income 
statement

at
Jan. 1, 2013

Taxes

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

Gains/
(Losses)
 recognized 
in equity for 
the year

Gross 
released 
to income 
statement

Taxes

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

(351)

(28)

141

(21)

(259)

173

(248)

2

(332)

(13)

(5)

-

1

(17)

10

-

(3)

(10)

(364)

(33)

141

(20)

(276)

183

(248)

(1)

(342)

Millions of euro

Reserve from 
measurement of 
cash flow hedge 
instruments 

Gains/(Losses) from 
the remeasurement 
of net liabilities/
(assets) for defined 
benefit plans

Gains/(Losses) 
recognized 
directly in equity

Retained earnings - €6,061 million

For 2014, the item shows an increase of €149 million, essentially attributable to retained net income for the previous year, as 

approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 22, 2014.

Net income - €558 million  

Net income for 2014 amounted to €558 million.

The table below shows the availability of shareholders’ equity for distribution.

Millions of euro

Share capital

Capital reserves:

- share premium reserve

Income reserves:

- legal reserve

- reserve pursuant to Law 292/1993

- reserve from measurement of financial instruments

- reserve for capital grants

- stock option reserve

- reserve from remeasurement of defined benefit plan 
liabilities

- other

Retained earnings/(loss carried forward)

Total

amount available for distribution

at Dec. 31, 2014

Possible uses

Amount available

9,403

5,292

1,881

2,215

(332)

19

29

(10)

20

6,061

24,578

ABC

B

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

5,292

2,215

19

29 (1) (2)

20

6,061

13,636

13,633

A:  for capital increases.
B:  to cover losses.
C:  for distribution to shareholders.
(1)  Regards lapsed options.
(2)  Not distributable in the amount of €3 million regarding options granted by the Parent Company to employees of subsidiaries that have lapsed.

318

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThere are no restrictions on the distribution of the reserves 

Enel’s goals in capital management are focused on the cre-

pursuant to Article 2426, paragraph 1(5) of the Italian Civil 

ation of value for shareholders, safeguarding the interests 

Code since there are no unamortized start-up and expan-

of  stakeholders  and  ensuring  business  continuity,  as  well 

sion costs or research and development costs, or departu-

as  on  maintaining  sufficient  capitalization  to  ensure  cost-

res pursuant to Article 2423, paragraph 4, of the Civil Code.

effective  access  to  outside  sources  of  financing,  so  as  to 

adequately support growth in the Group’s business. 

22.1 Dividends

The table below shows the dividends paid by the Company in 2013 and 2014.

Amount distributed (millions of euro)

Net dividend per share (euro)

Dividends paid in 2013

Dividends for 2012

Interim dividend for 2013

Special dividends

Total dividends paid in 2013

Dividends paid in 2014

Dividends for 2013

Interim dividend for 2014

Special dividends

Total dividends paid in 2014

1,410

-

-

1,410

1,223

-

-

1,223

0.15

-

-

0.15

0.13

-

-

0.13

The dividend for 2014, equal to €0.14 per share, for a total 

take  account  of  the  effect  of  the  distribution  of  the  2014 

of  €1,316  million,  was  proposed  at  the  Shareholders’  Me-

dividend to shareholders.

eting  of  May  28,  2015.  These  financial  statements  do  not 

22.2 Capital management

The  Company’s  objectives  for  managing  capital  compri-

In this context, the Company manages its capital structure 

se  safeguarding  the  business  as  a  going  concern,  creating 

and adjusts that structure when changes in economic con-

value for stakeholders and supporting the development of 

ditions  so  require.  There  were  no  substantive  changes  in 

the Group. In particular, the Company seeks to maintain an 

objectives, policies or processes in 2014.

adequate capitalization that enables it to achieve a satisfac-

To  this  end,  the  Company  constantly  monitors  deve-

tory  return  for  shareholders  and  ensure  access  to  external 

lopments  in  the  level  of  its  debt  in  relation  to  equity.  The 

sources  of  financing,  in  part  by  maintaining  an  adequate 

situation at December 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized in 

rating.

Millions of euro

the following table.

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

Non-current financial position

Net current financial position

Non-current financial receivables and long-term securities

Net financial debt

Shareholders’ equity

Debt/equity ratio

(17,288)

4,556

121

(12,611)

25,136

(0.50)

(17,764)

5,339

122

(12,303)

25,867

(0.48)

476

(783)

(1)

(308)

(731)

(0.02)

319

23. Borrowings - €17,288 million, €2,363 million, €4,746 million

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Long-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

17,288

-

17,764

-

2,363

4,746

1,061

1,653

For more details about the nature of borrowings, please see note 31 “Financial instruments”. 

24. Post-employment and other employee benefits - €302 
million

The Company provides its employees with a variety of be-

benefits  under  defined  benefit  plans  and  other  long-term 

nefits,  including  termination  benefits,  additional  months’ 

benefits  to  which  employees  are  entitled  under  statute, 

pay, indemnities in lieu of notice, loyalty bonuses for achie-

contract or other form of employee incentive scheme.

vement  of  seniority  milestones,  supplementary  pension 

These obligations, in accordance with IAS 19, were determi-

plans, supplementary healthcare plans, residential electrici-

ned using the projected unit credit method.

ty  discounts  (limited  to  retired  personnel  only),  additional 

The  following  table  reports  the  change  during  the  year  in 

indemnity for FOPEN pension contributions, FOPEN pension 

the defined benefit obligation, as well as a reconciliation of 

contributions in excess of deductible amount and personnel 

the defined benefit obligation with the obligation recogni-

incentive plans.

zed in the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and at De-

The item includes accruals made to cover post-employment 

cember 31, 2013. 

Millions of euro

2014

2013

Pension 
benefits

Electricity 
discount

Health 
insurance

Other 
benefits

Total

Pension 
benefits

Electricity 
discount

Health 
insurance

Other 
benefits

Total

273

11

-

8

(7)

(3)

-

(29)

-

242

-

-

-

1

-

(1)

-

11

37

-

1

(2)

1

-

(2)

-

35

15

10

-

-

-

-

(11)

-

336

10

9

(9)

(1)

-

(43)

-

14

302

296

-

9

4

-

(6)

(29)

(1)

273

9

-

-

2

1

-

(1)

-

11

39

-

1

(1)

-

-

(2)

-

37

14

358

5

-

-

-

-

(4)

-

5

10

5

1

(6)

(36)

(1)

15

336

CHANGES IN 
ACTUARIAL 
OBLIGATION

Actuarial obligation at 
January 1 

Current service cost

Interest expense

Actuarial (gains)/losses 
arising from changes in 
financial assumptions

Experience adjustments

(Gains)/Losses arising 
from settlements

Other payments

Other changes

Actuarial obligation at 
December 31

320

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMillions of euro

(Gains)/Losses charged to profit or loss

Service cost

Interest expense

(Gains)/Losses arising from settlements

Total

Millions of euro

Remeasurement (gains)/losses in OCI

Actuarial (gains)/losses on defined benefit plans

Total

2014

10

9

-

19

2014

(10)

(10)

2013

5

10

(6)

9

2013

6

6

The  current  service  cost  for  employee  benefits  in  2014 

The main actuarial assumptions used to calculate the liabilities 

amounted to €10 million, recognized under personnel costs (€6 

arising from employee benefits, which are consistent with tho-

million in 2013), while the interest cost from the accretion of the 

se used the previous year, are set out below.

liability amounted to €9 million (€10 million in 2013).

Discount rate

Rate of wage increases

Rate of increase in healthcare costs

2014

0.50% - 2.15%

1.6% - 3.6%

2.6%

2013

0.75% - 3.0%

2.0% - 4.0%

3.0%

The  following  table  reports  the  outcome  of  a  sensitivity 

at the end of the year in the actuarial assumptions used in 

analysis  that  demonstrates  the  effects  on  the  liability  for 

estimating the obligation.

healthcare plans as a result of changes reasonably possible 

Millions of euro

Healthcare 
plans: ASEM

An increase of 
0.5% in discount 
rate

A decrease of 
0.5% in discount 
rate

An increase of 
0.5% in inflation 
rate

An increase 
of 0.5% in 
remuneration 

An increase of 
0.5% in pensions 
currently being 
paid

An increase of 
1% in healthcare 
costs

An increase of 
1 year in life 
expectancy of 
active and retired 
employees

(2)

2

2

2

2

4

1

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25. Provisions for risks and charges - €16 million  

The “Provisions for risks and charges” cover potential liabi-

court judgments and other dispute settlements for the year 

lities that could arise from legal proceedings and other di-

and an update of the estimates for positions arising in pre-

sputes,  without  considering  the  effects  of  rulings  that  are 

vious years not related to the transferred business units. 

expected to be in the Company’s favor and those for which 

any charge cannot be quantified with reasonable certainty.

The  following  table  shows  changes  in  provisions  for  risks 

In determining the balance of the provision, we have taken 

and charges.

account of both the charges that are expected to result from 

Taken to income statement

Millions of euro

Accruals

Reversals

Utilization

Total

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

of which current 
portion

Provision for litigation, risks 
and other charges:

- litigation

- other

Total

Provision for early-retirement 
incentives

TOTAL

19

3

22

1

23

-

-

-

-

-

(6)

-

(6)

-

(6)

(1)

-

(1)

-

(1)

12

3

15

1

16

12

-

12

1

13

The net reduction in the litigation provision amounted to €7 million, essentially reflecting the revision of estimates 

for a number of outstanding disputes (€6 million).

26. Other non-current liabilities - €287 million

“Other  non-current  liabilities”  amounted  to  €287  million 

ting part of IRAP in computing taxable income for IRES pur-

(€283  million  at  December  31,  2013).  They  essentially  re-

poses. The liability in respect of the subsidiaries is balanced 

gard  the  debt  towards  Group  companies  that  arose  fol-

by the recognition of non-current tax receivables (note 16). 

lowing Enel SpA’s request (submitted in its capacity as the 

The change for the year of €4 million was essentially attri-

consolidating company) for reimbursement for 2004-2011 

butable to the increase in the liability as a result of interest 

of the additional income taxes paid as a result of not deduc-

accrued during the period. 

27. Trade payables - €139 million

Millions of euro

Trade payables:

- due to third parties

- due to Group companies

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

85

54

139

130

82

212

(45)

(28)

(73)

“Trade  payables”  include  payables  due  to  third  parties  of 

bles due to Group companies of €54 million (€82 million at 

€85 million (€130 million at December 31, 2013) and paya-

December 31, 2013).

322

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSTrade payables due to subsidiaries at December 31, 2014 break down as follows.

Millions of euro

Subsidiaries

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Trade SpA

Enel Italia Srl

Enel.Factor SpA

Endesa SA

Enel Russia OJSC

Sviluppo Nucleare Italia Srl

Other

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

1

-

-

-

1

25

12

4

4

3

4

54

1

18

4

2

1

32

4

13

3

1

3

82

-

(18)

(4)

(2)

-

(7)

8

(9)

1

2

1

(28)

Trade payables break down by geographical area as follows.

Millions of euro

Suppliers

Italy 

EU

Non-EU

Other

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

123

9

5

2

139

183

18

8

3

212

(60)

(9)

(3)

(1)

(73)

28. Other current financial liabilities - €694 million

“Other current financial liabilities” mainly regard interest expense accrued on debt outstanding at end-year.

Millions of euro

Deferred financial liabilities

Other items

Total

Notes

31.2.1

31.2.1

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

649

45

694

527

60

587

122

(15)

107

“Deferred  financial  liabilities”  consist  of  interest  expense 

terest expense on current accounts held with Group com-

accrued on financial debt, while “Other items” include in-

panies.

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29. Net financial position and long-term financial receivables 
and securities - €12,611 million

The following table shows the net financial position and long-term financial receivables and securities on the basis of the 

items on the balance sheet.

Millions of euro

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

Long-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term 
borrowings

Non-current financial assets 
included in debt

Current financial assets 
included in debt

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

23

23

23

15.1

19.1

20

17,288

4,746

2,363

121

4,693

6,972

12,611

17,764

1,653

1,061

122

4,930

3,123

12,303

(476)

3,093

1,302

(1)

(237)

3,849

308

Pursuant to the CONSOB instructions of July 28, 2006, the 

ber 31, 2014, reconciled with net financial debt as reported 

following table reports the net financial position at Decem-

in the report on operations.

Millions of euro

Bank and post office deposits

Liquidity

Current financial receivables

Short-term bank debt

Short-term portion of long-term bank debt

Other short-term financial payables

Short-term financial debt

Net short-term financial position

Bonds

Long-term borrowings

Long-term financial position

NET FINANCIAL POSITION as per CONSOB 
instructions

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

of which with 
related parties

of which with 
related parties

3,912

(1,531)

6,972

6,972

4,693

(3)

(2,363)

(4,743)

(7,109)

4,556

(17,288)

(17,288)

(17,288)

(12,732)

4,018

(4,320)

3,123

3,123

4,930

(4)

(1,061)

(1,649)

(2,714)

5,339

(17,764)

(17,764)

(17,764)

(12,425)

3,849

3,849

(237)

1

(1,302)

(3,094)

(4,395)

(783)

476

476

476

(307)

(1)

(308)

Long-term financial receivables

121

117

122

117

NET FINANCIAL DEBT

(12,611)

(12,303)

324

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS30. Other current liabilities - €975 million

“Other  current  liabilities”  mainly  concern  payables  due  to 

ting in the consolidated IRES taxation mechanism, as well 

the tax authorities and to the Group companies participa-

as the Group VAT system.

Millions of euro

Tax payables

Payables due to Group companies

Payables due to employees, 
recreational/assistance associations

Payables due to social security 
institutions

Payables due to customers for security 
deposits and reimbursements

Other

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

540

396

20

8

1

10

975

31

643

18

8

1

8

709

Change

509

(247)

2

-

-

2

266

“Tax  payables”  amounted  to  €540  million  and  essential-

“Payables  due  to  Group  companies”  amounted  to  €396 

ly  regard  amounts  due  to  tax  authorities  for  consolidated 

million  and  are  composed  of  €316  million  in  liabilities  ge-

IRES  (€533  million).  The  increase  as  compared  with  the 

nerated by the IRES consolidated taxation mechanism and 

previous year amounted to €509 million and essentially re-

€77 million in liabilities from the Group consolidated VAT sy-

gards amounts due to tax authorities for consolidated IRES 

stem. The decrease of €247 million reflected developments 

in 2014 (tax receivable in 2013), partly offset by the change 

in  the  debtor  positions  generated  by  these  consolidated 

from a debtor position in 2014 to a creditor position in 2014 

taxation mechanisms.

with respect to Group VAT (€24 million). 

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31. Financial instruments  

31.1 Financial assets by category  

The following table shows the carrying amount for each ca-

rately hedging derivatives and derivatives measured at fair 

tegory of financial assets provided by IAS 39, broken down 

value through profit or loss.

into current and non-current financial assets, showing sepa-

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Loans and receivables

Financial assets at fair value 
through profit or loss

Notes

31.1.1

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

146

165

12,144

8,619

Derivative financial assets at FVTPL

31.1.2

Total

Derivative financial assets 
designated as hedging 
instruments

Cash flow hedge derivative financial 
assets

Fair value hedge derivative financial 
assets

31.1.2

31.1.2

Total

TOTAL

1,283

1,283

1,041

1,041

656

40

696

304

10

314

280

280

-

-

-

177

177

-

-

-

2,125

1,520

12,424

8,796

31.1.1 Loans and receivables  
The following table shows loans and receivables by nature, broken down into current and non-current financial assets.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Financial receivables due from 
Group companies

-

-

-

-

20

17

Current portion of receivables for 
assumption of loans

15.1

117

117

6,972

132

-

4,018

-

205

3,123

216

21

3,391

500

257

-

-

-

19.1

19.1

-

-

-

117

117

4,223

4,169

-

29

29

146

19.1

-

48

48

165

672

145

817

12,144

1,018

93

1,111

8,619

Receivables on intercompany 
accounts

Short-term loan granted to Enel 
Finance International NV

Other financial receivables

Total financial receivables due 
from Group companies

Financial receivables due from 
others

Cash collateral for margin 
agreements on OTC derivatives

Other financial receivables

Total financial receivables due 
from others

TOTAL

326

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe  primary  change  related  to  an  increase  in  “Cash  and 

sactions relating to the optimization of the Group’s orga-

cash  equivalents”  of  €3,849  million  compared  with  De-

nizational structure on the centralized treasury functions. 

cember 31, 2013 due to the impact of extraordinary tran-

31.1.2 Derivative financial assets 
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

tionship  and  hedged  risk,  broken  down  into  current  and 

value  of  derivative  financial  assets,  by  type  of  hedge  rela-

non-current financial assets.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notional amount

Fair value

Notional amount

Fair value

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 

2013 Change

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

Change

Derivative financial 
assets designated 
as hedging 
instruments

Cash flow hedges:

- on interest rate risk

-

-

-

-

-

400

- on foreign
  exchange risk

Total cash flow 
hedges

Fair value hedges:

3,649

1,319

656

304

352

-

3,649

1,319

656

304

352

400

- on interest rate risk

800

800

Total fair value 
hedges

Derivatives at 
FVTPL:

800

800

40

40

10

10

30

30

-

-

- on interest rate risk

3,112

3,413

376

225

151

45

-

-

-

-

-

-

- on foreign
  exchange risk

9,582

7,865

907

816

Total FVTPL

12,694

11,278

1,283

1,041

TOTAL 

17,143

13,397

1,979

1,355

91

242

624

4,476

4,603

4,521

4,603

4,921

4,603

-

-

-

-

-

2

278

280

280

-

-

-

-

-

-

177

177

177

-

-

-

-

-

2

101

103

103

For more details about derivative financial assets please, please see note 33 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

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31.2 Financial liabilities by category

The  following  table  shows  the  carrying  amount  for  each 

showing separately hedging derivatives and derivatives me-

category  of  financial  liabilities  provided  by  IAS  39,  broken 

asured at fair value through profit or loss.

down  into  current  and  non-current  financial  liabilities, 

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Financial liabilities 
measured at amortized 
cost

Financial liabilities at fair 
value through profit or 
loss

31.2.1

17,288

17,764

7,942

3,513

Derivative financial liabilities 
at FVTPL

31.2.2

Total

Derivative financial 
liabilities designated as 
hedging instruments

Cash flow hedge derivatives

31.2.3

Total

TOTAL

1,295

1,295

1,189

1,189

19,772

1,045

1,045

1,053

1,053

19,862

358

358

1

1

8,301

226

226

11

11

3,750

For more details about fair value measurement, please see note 34 “Fair value measurement”.

31.2.1 Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
The following table shows financial liabilities at amortized cost by nature, broken down into current and non-current finan-

cial liabilities.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Notes

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Long-term 
borrowings 

Short-term 
borrowings

Trade payables 

Other current 
financial liabilities

Total

23

17,288

17,764

-

-

-

-

-

-

23

27

28

17,288

17,764

2,363

4,746

139

694

7,942

1,061

1,653

212

587

3,513

328

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSBorrowings

Long-term borrowings (including the current portion due within 12 months) - €19,651 million 

Long-term  borrowings,  which  refers  exclusively  to  bonds, 

denominated  in  euros  and  other  currencies,  including  the 

current portion due within 12 months (equal to €2,363 mil-

lion), amounted to €19,651 million at December 31, 2014. 

The  following  table  shows  the  nominal  values,  carrying 

grouped by type of borrowing and type of interest rate. For li-

sted debt instruments, the fair value is given by official prices. 

For  unlisted  debt  instruments,  the  fair  value  is  determined 

using valuation techniques appropriate for each category of 

financial instrument and the associated market data for the 

amounts and fair values of long-term borrowings at Decem-

reporting date, including the credit spreads of the Group.

ber  31,  2014,  including  the  portion  due  within  12  months, 

Millions of euro

Nominal 
value

Carrying 
amount

Current 
portion

Portion 
due in 
more than 
12 months Fair value

Nominal 
value

Carrying 
amount

Current 
portion

Portion 
due in 
more than 
12 months Fair value

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Carrying 
amount

Change

Bonds:

- fixed rate

15,414

15,284

1,000

14,284

18,166

13,519

13,364

-

13,364

14,974

1,920

- floating rate

4,380

4,367

1,363

3,004

4,311

5,483

5,461

1,061

4,400

5,320

(1,094)

Total

19,794

19,651

2,363

17,288

22,477

19,002

18,825

1,061

17,764

20,294

826

Total fixed-rate 
borrowings

Total floating-
rate borrowings

15,414

15,284

1,000

14,284

18,166

13,519

13,364

-

13,364

14,974

1,920

4,380

4,367

1,363

3,004

4,311

5,483

5,461

1,061

4,400

5,320

(1,094)

TOTAL

19,794

19,651

2,363

17,288

22,477

19,002

18,825

1,061

17,764

20,294

826

The balance for bonds regards, net of €777 million, the unli-

level  of  fair  value  measurements,  please,  refer  to  note  34 

sted floating-rate “Special series of bonds reserved for em-

“Fair value measurement”.

ployees 1994-2019”, which Enel SpA holds in its portfolio.

The  table  below  shows  long-term  borrowings  by  currency 

For more details about the maturity analysis of borrowings, 

and interest rate. 

please, refer to note 32 “Risk management” and about the 

Long-term borrowings by currency and interest rate 

Millions of euro

 Carrying amount

 Nominal value

Current average 
nominal interest rate

Current effective
interest rate

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2014

Euro

US dollar

Pound sterling

Total non-euro 
currencies

TOTAL

16,115

890

1,820

2,710

18,825

16,056

1,012

2,583

3,595

19,651

16,145

1,030

2,619

3,649

19,794

4.2%

8.8%

6.5%

4.5%

9.2%

6.7%

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The table below reports changes in the nominal value of long-term debt.

Millions of euro

Nominal value

Repayments

New borrowing

at Dec. 31, 2013

Own bonds 
repurchased

Exchange rate 
differences

Nominal value

at Dec. 31, 2014

Bonds

Total

19,002

19,002

(1,061)

(1,061)

1,602

1,602

(42)

(42)

293

293

19,794

19,794

Compared  with  December  31,  2013,  the  nominal  value 

rate losses, €1,061 million in repayments and €42 million in 

of  long-term  debt  rose  by  €792  million,  the  net  result  of 

repurchases of own bonds.

€1,602 million in new borrowing, €293 million in exchange 

The table below shows the characteristics of the main borrowings finalized in 2014. 

New borrowings

Type of 
borrowing

Bonds:

- 2014-2020
Hybrid Bond

- 2014-2021
Hybrid Bond

Total

Issuer

Issue date

Issue amount 
(millions of euro)

Currency Interest rate (%) Interest rate type

Maturity

Enel SpA

01/15/2014

Enel SpA

09/15/2014

1,000

602

1,602

EUR

GBP

5.000%

Fixed rate

01/15/2020

6.625%

Fixed rate

09/15/2021

The main transactions carried out in 2014 for a total value 

sting  is  planned  unless  the  same  guarantee  is  extended 

of €1,602 million, related to the issue of hybrid instruments 

equally or pro rata to the bonds in question;

structured in the following tranches: 

 > pari  passu  clauses,  under  which  the  securities  constitute 

 > €1,000 million fixed-rate 5%, maturing January 15, 2020;

a  direct,  unconditional  and  unsecured  obligation  of  the 

 > £500 million fixed-rate 6.625%, maturing September 15, 

issuer  and  are  issued  without  preferential  rights  among 

2021 (equal to €602 million at the issue date). 

them and have at least the same seniority as other present 

and future bonds of the issuer itself;

The main long-term borrowings are governed by covenants 

 > specification of default events, whose occurrence (e.g. in-

containing undertakings that are commonly adopted in in-

solvency,  failure  to  pay  principal  or  interest,  initiation  of 

ternational business practice.

liquidation proceedings, etc.) constitutes a default; 

The  main  covenants  governing  the  debt  regard  the  bond 

 > under  cross-default  clauses,  the  occurrence  of  a  default 

issues carried out within the framework of the Global Me-

event in respect of any financial liability (above a threshold 

dium-Term  Notes  program,  issues  of  subordinated  uncon-

level) issued by the issuer or “significant” subsidiaries (i.e. 

vertible hybrid bonds, the €9.4 billion Forward Start Facility 

consolidated  companies  whose  gross  revenues  or  total 

Agreement  agreed  on  February  8,  2013  by  Enel  SpA  and 

assets are at least 10% of gross consolidated revenues or 

Enel Finance International NV with a pool of banks and the 

total consolidated assets) constitutes a default in respect 

loans granted by UniCredit SpA in July 2013 and April 2014.

of  the  liability  in  question,  which  becomes  immediately 

To date none of the covenants have been triggered.

repayable;

The main commitments in respect of the bond issues in the 

 > early  redemption  clauses  in  the  event  of  new  tax  requi-

Global Medium-Term Notes program can be summarized as 

rements,  which  permit  early  redemption  at  par  of  all 

follows:

outstanding bonds.

 > negative pledge clauses under which the issuer may not 

The main covenants covering the hybrid bonds can be sum-

establish or maintain (except under statutory requirement) 

marized as follows:

mortgages, liens or other encumbrances on all or part of 

 > specification  of  default  events,  whose  occurrence  (e.g. 

its  assets  to  secure  any  listed  bond  or  bond  for  which  li-

failure to pay principal or interest, insolvency, initiation of 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSliquidation  proceedings,  etc.)  constitutes  a  default  in  re-

the Group is significantly compromised. The occurrence of 

spect of the liability in question, which in some cases beco-

one of the two circumstances may give rise to (a) the re-

mes immediately repayable;

negotiation of the terms and conditions of the financing 

 > subordination clauses: each hybrid bond is subordinate to 

or (b) compulsory early repayment of the financing by the 

all other bonds issued by the company and ranks pari pas-

borrower;

su with all other hybrid financial instruments issued, being 

 > specification  of  default  events,  whose  occurrence  (e.g. 

senior only to equity instruments;

failure  to  make  payment,  breach  of  contract,  false  sta-

 > prohibition on mergers with other companies, the sale or 

tements,  insolvency  or  declaration  of  insolvency  by  the 

leasing of all or a substantial part of the company’s assets 

borrower  or  its  significant  subsidiaries,  business  closure, 

to another company, unless the latter succeeds in all obli-

government intervention or nationalization, administrati-

gations of the issuer.

ve proceeding with potential negative impact, illegal con-

The  main  covenants  for  the  Forward  Start  Facility  Agree-

duct,  nationalization  and  government  expropriation  or 

ment and the loan agreements between Enel SpA and Uni-

compulsory acquisition of the borrower or one of its signi-

Credit SpA are substantially similar and can be summarized 

ficant subsidiaries) constitutes a default. Unless remedied 

as follows:

within a specified period of time, such default will trigger 

 > negative  pledge  clauses  under  which  the  borrower  (and 

an obligation to make immediate repayment of the loan 

its significant subsidiaries) may not establish or maintain 

under an acceleration clause; 

(with the exception of permitted guarantees) mortgages, 

 > under  cross-default  clauses,  the  occurrence  of  a  default 

liens or other encumbrances on all or part of its assets to 

event in respect of any financial liability (above a threshold 

secure certain financial liabilities;

level) of the borrower or “significant” subsidiaries (i.e. con-

 > pari  passu  clauses,  under  which  the  payment  underta-

solidated companies whose gross revenues or total assets 

kings  constitute  a  direct,  unconditional  and  unsecured 

are at least equal to a specified percentage (10% of gross 

obligation of the borrower and bear no preferential rights 

consolidated revenues or total consolidated assets)) con-

among them and have at least the same seniority as other 

stitutes  a  default  in  respect  of  the  liabilities  in  question, 

present and future loans;

which become immediately repayable;

 > change of control clause, which is triggered in the event 

 > clause on the disposal of assets under which the borrower 

(i) control of Enel is acquired by one or more parties other 

is barred from disposing of certain assets or business acti-

than the Italian State or (ii) Enel or any of its subsidiaries 

vities, unless expressly agreed otherwise; 

transfer a substantial portion of the Group’s assets to par-

 > periodic reporting requirements.

ties outside the Group such that the financial reliability of 

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Short-term borrowings - €4,746 million

The following table shows short-term borrowings at December 31, 2014, by nature. 

Millions of euro

Short-term bank borrowings (ordinary current 
account)

Cash collateral for CSAs on OTC derivatives 
received

Short-term borrowings from Group companies 
(on intercompany current account)

Other short-term borrowings from Group 
companies

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

3

423

3,820

500

4,746

4

118

1,531

-

1,653

(1)

305

2,289

500

3,093

Short-term  borrowings  amounted  to  €4,746  million 

 > the  €500  million  increase  in  “Other  short-term  bor-

(€1,653 million in 2013), up €3,093 over the previous year, 

rowings from Group companies” as a result of drawings 

mainly due to:

made  on  the  Intercompany  Short  Term  Deposit  Agree-

 > the €305 million increase in cash collateral received from 

ment, the short-term credit line with Enel Finance Inter-

counterparties for transactions in OTC derivatives on in-

national NV.

terest rates and exchange rates;

 > the  €2,289  million  increase  in  “Short-term  borrowings 

It  should  be  specified  that  the  fair  value  of  current  bor-

from Group companies” attributable to a deterioration in 

rowings equals their carrying amount as the impact of di-

the debtor position on the intercompany current account 

scounting is not significant.

held with subsidiaries;

Debt structure after hedging  

The following table shows the effect of the hedges of foreign currency risk on the gross long-term debt structure (including 

portions maturing in the next 12 months). 

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Initial debt structure

Carrying 
amount

Notional 
amount

%

Impact of 
hedging 
instruments

Debt 
structure 
after 
hedging

Impact of 
hedging 
instruments

Debt 
structure 
after 
hedging

Initial debt structure

Carrying 
amount

Notional 
amount

%

Euro

US dollar

Pound sterling

16,056

16,145

82.0%

3,649

19,794

16,115

16,249

85.5%

2,753

19,002

1,012

2,583

1,030

5.0%

2,619

13.0%

(1,030)

(2,619)

-

-

890

906

1,820

1,847

4.8%

9.7%

(906)

(1,847)

-

-

Total

19,651

19,794

100.0%

-

19,794

18,825

19,002

100.0%

-

19,002

The following table shows the effect of the hedges of interest rate risk on the gross long-term debt outstanding at the re-

porting date.

Outstanding gross debt

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Before hedging

After hedging

Before hedging

After hedging

%

Floating rate

Fixed rate

Total

332

22.1%

77.9%

100.0%

19.2%

80.8%

100.0%

28.9%

71.1%

100.0%

20.2%

79.8%

100.0%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS31.2.2 Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, broken 

million) financial liabilities, refer solely to derivative financial 

down  into  current  (€358  million)  and  non-current  (€1,295 

liabilities.

31.2.3 Derivative financial liabilities
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

lationship and hedged risk, broken down into current and 

value of derivative financial liabilities, by type of hedge re-

non-current financial liabilities.

Millions of euro

Non-current

Current

Notional amount

Fair value

Notional amount

Fair value

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 

2013 Change

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 
2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 

2013 Change

Derivative financial 
assets designated 
as hedging 
instruments

Cash flow hedge:

- on interest rate risk

390

1,690

159

153

6

900

500

- on foreign
  exchange risk

Total cash flow 
hedge

Derivatives on 
FVTPL:

1,470

2,811

1,030

900

130

-

-

1,860

4,501

1,189

1,053

136

900

500

- on interest rate risk

3,150

3,464

- on foreign
  exchange risk

Total derivatives 
on FVTPL

9,582

7,865

12,732

11,329

TOTAL

14,592

15,830

384

911

1,295

2,484

233

151

146

600

812

99

4,476

4,603

1,045

2,098

250

386

4,622

5,522

5,203

5,703

1

-

1

75

283

358

359

11

(10)

-

-

11

(10)

50

25

176

107

226

237

132

122

For more details about derivative financial liabilities, please see note 33 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

31.2.4 Net gains/(losses)
The following table shows net gains and losses by category of financial instruments, excluding derivatives.

Millions of euro

Net gains/(losses)

of which: impairment/reversal of 
impairment

Available for sale financial assets

Loans and receivables

Financial assets at FVTPL

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

at Dec. 31, 2014

-

7

-

34

(8)

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

(1,319)

(791)

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

Financial liabilities held for trading

Financial liabilities designated upon initial 
recognition (fair value option)

-

-

-

-

For more details on net gains and losses on derivatives, please see note 7 “Net financial income/(expense) from derivatives”. 

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32. Risk management

32.1 Financial risk management objectives and policies 

As part of its operations, the Company is exposed to a varie-

 > the  establishment  of  specific  policies  set  at  both  the 

ty of financial risks, notably market risks (including interest 

Company  level  and  at  the  level  of  individual  Divisions/

rate risk and foreign exchange risk), credit risk and liquidity 

countries/business  lines,  which  define  the  roles  and  re-

risk. 

sponsibilities for those involved in managing, monitoring 

and controlling risks, ensuring the organizational separa-

The Company’s governance arrangements for financial risk 

tion of units involved in managing the Group’s business 

envisage:

and those responsible for managing risk;

 > specific internal committees, formed of members of the 

 > the specification of operational limits at both the Com-

Company’s  top  management  and  chaired  by  the  CEO, 

pany level and at the level of individual Divisions/countri-

which  are  responsible  for  strategic  policy-making  and 

es/business lines for the various types of risk. These limits 

oversight of risk management;

are monitored periodically by the risk management units.

32.2 Market risks  

Market  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  expected  cash  flows  or  fair 

rencies have an impact on the value of the cash flows deno-

value of a financial instrument could change owing to chan-

minated in those currencies.

ges in market prices. 

The Group’s policies for managing financial risks provide for 

As part of its operations as an industrial holding company, 

the  stabilization  of  the  effects  of  changes  in  interest  rates 

Enel  SpA  is  exposed  to  different  market  risks,  notably  the 

and  exchange  rates.  This  objective  is  achieved  both  at  the 

risk of changes in interest rates and exchange rates.

source of the risk, through the strategic diversification of the 

Interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk are primarily ge-

the risk profile of the exposure with derivatives entered into 

nature  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities,  and  by  modifying 

nerated by the presence of financial instruments. 

on over-the-counter markets.

The main financial liabilities, other than derivatives, held by 

the  Company  include  bonds,  bank  borrowings  (including 

As the Parent Company, Enel SpA centralizes some treasu-

revolving  credit  facilities  and  loans  from  EU  bodies),  other 

ry  management  functions  and  access  to  financial  markets 

borrowings, cash collateral for derivatives transactions and 

with regard to derivatives contracts that do not have ener-

trade payables. 

gy commodities as underlyings. As part of this activity, the 

The main purpose of those financial instruments is to finan-

Company acts as an intermediary for Group companies with 

ce the operations of the Company. 

the market, taking positions that, while they can be substan-

The main financial assets, other than derivatives, held by the 

tial, do not however represent an exposure to markets risks 

Company  include  financial  receivables,  cash  collateral  for 

for Enel SpA.

derivatives  transactions,  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  short-

term deposits and trade receivables.

During 2013, EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regula-

For more details, please see note 32 “Financial instruments”.

tion) 648/2012 of the European Parliament came into force. 

The  source  of  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk  and  foreign 

It is intended to regulate the OTC derivatives market in or-

exchange risk did not change with respect to the previous 

der to contain the systemic and counterparty risk typical of 

year.

the market within sustainable limits, increasing the transpa-

rency of trading and reducing the scope for market abuse.

The  nature  of  the  financial  risks  to  which  the  Company  is 

exposed is such that changes in interest rates cause changes 

To  this  end,  the  EMIR  framework  introduces  an  operational 

in  cash  flows  associated  with  interest  payments  on  long-

model for the management of the entire life cycle of OTC deri-

term  floating-rate  debt  instruments,  while  changes  in  the 

vatives, involving both financial and non-financial counterpar-

exchange rate between the euro and the main foreign cur-

ties. Among the main innovations, it provides for the standar-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSdization of contracts, the obligation to use a clearing system 

Adjustment or CVA) and its own (Debit Valuation Adjustment 

involving a central or bilateral counterparty, and requirements 

or  DVA),  in  order  to  adjust  the  fair  value  of  financial  instru-

to report to authorized entities at the European level (trade 

ments for the corresponding amount of counterparty risk.

repositories).

More  specifically,  the  Company  measures  CVA/DVA  using 

In  2013,  the  Enel  Group,  as  non-financial  counterparty,  un-

a  Potential  Future  Exposure  valuation  technique  for  the  net 

dertook a number of initiatives to ensure compliance with the 

exposure  of  the  position  and  subsequently  allocating  the 

EMIR regulatory framework.

adjustment to the individual financial instruments that make 

In particular, in the more specific area of risk management go-

up the overall portfolio. All of the inputs used in this technique 

vernance, the Company has begun monitoring the size of the 

are observable on the market.

OTC  derivatives  portfolio  in  relation  to  the  threshold  values 

set by regulators for the activation of the clearing obligations. 

During 2014, no overshoot of those threshold values was de-

tected.

The  volume  of  transactions  in  financial  derivatives  outstan-

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash 

flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of chan-

ges in market interest rates.

ding  at  December  31,  2014  is  reported  below,  with  specifi-

Interest rate risk for the Company manifests itself as a change 

cation of the notional amount of each class of instrument as 

in  the  flows  associated  with  interest  payments  on  floating-

calculated at the year-end exchange rates provided by the Eu-

rate financial liabilities, a change in financial terms and con-

ropean Central Bank, where denominated in currencies other 

ditions in negotiating new debt instruments or as an adverse 

than the euro.

change in the value of financial assets/liabilities measured at 

fair value, which are typically fixed-rate debt instruments.

The notional amount of a derivative contract is the amount on 

Interest rate risk is managed with the dual goals of reducing 

which cash flows are exchanged. This amount can be expres-

the amount of debt exposed to interest rate fluctuations and 

sed as a value or a quantity (for example tons, converted into 

containing the cost of funds, limiting the volatility of results.

euro by multiplying the notional amount by the agreed price). 

This  goal  is  pursued  through  the  strategic  diversification  of 

The notional amounts of derivatives reported here do not re-

the  portfolio  of  financial  liabilities  by  contract  type,  maturi-

present amounts exchanged between the parties and there-

ty and interest rate, and modifying the risk profile of specific 

fore are not a measure of the Company’s credit risk exposure.

exposures using OTC derivatives, mainly interest rate swaps.

Starting  from  2013,  the  Company  now  includes  a  measure-

The  notional  amount  of  outstanding  contracts  is  reported 

ment of credit risk, both of the counterparty (Credit Valuation 

below:

Millions of euro

Notional amount 

Interest rate derivatives

Interest rate swaps

Total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

8,943

8,943

10,467

10,467

The term of such contracts does not exceed the maturity of 

The notional amount of open interest rate swaps at the end 

the underlying financial liability, so that any change in the 

of the year was €8,943 million (€10,467 million at Decem-

fair value and/or cash flows of such contracts is offset by a 

ber  31,  2013),  of  which  €2,629  million  (€3,640  million  at 

corresponding change in the fair value and/or cash flows of 

December 31, 2013) in respect of hedges of the Company’s 

the underlying position.

share of debt, and €3,157 million (€3,413 million at Decem-

Interest  rate  swaps  normally  provide  for  the  periodic 

ber  31,  2013)  in  respect  of  hedges  of  the  debt  of  Group 

exchange of floating-rate interest flows for fixed-rate inte-

companies with the market intermediated in the same no-

rest flows, both of which are calculated on the basis of the 

tional amount with those companies.

notional principal amount.

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For  more  details  on  interest  rate  derivatives,  please  see 

Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis 

note 33 “Derivatives and hedge accounting”.

The  Company  analyses  the  sensitivity  of  its  exposure  by 

estimating the effects of a change in interest rates on the 

The  amount  of  floating-rate  debt  that  is  not  hedged 

portfolio of financial instruments. 

against  interest  rate  risk  is  the  main  risk  factor  that  could 

More  specifically,  sensitivity  analysis  measures  the  poten-

impact the income statement (raising borrowing costs) in 

tial impact of market scenarios on equity, for the cash flow 

the event of an increase in market interest rates.

hedge component, and on profit or loss, for the fair value 

At  December  31,  2014,  22%  of  gross  long-term  financial 

hedge component, for derivatives that are not eligible for 

debt was floating rate (29% at December 31, 2013). Taking 

hedge accounting and for the portion of gross long-term 

account  of  hedges  of  interest  rates  considered  effective 

debt not hedged using derivative financial instruments.

pursuant to IAS 39, 79% of gross long-term financial debt 

These  scenarios  are  represented  by  parallel  increases  and 

was hedged at December 31, 2014 (79% hedged at Decem-

decreases in the yield curve as at the reporting date.

ber 31, 2013). Including interest rate derivatives treated as 

There  were  no  changes  in  the  methods  and  assumptions 

hedges  for  management  purposes  but  ineligible  for  hed-

used in the sensitivity analysis compared with the previous 

ge accounting, 79% of gross long-term financial debt was 

year.

hedged (79% hedged at December 31, 2013). 

With all other variables held constant, the Company’s profit before tax would be affected as follows:

Millions of euro

Pre-tax impact on profit or loss

Pre-tax impact on equity

Basis points

Increase

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

at Dec. 31, 2014

Change in financial expense on gross long-term 
floating-rate debt after hedging

Change in fair value of derivatives classified as non-
hedging instruments

Change in fair value of derivatives designated as 
hedging instruments

Cash flow hedges

Fair value hedges

25

25

25

25

9

8

-

(9)

(9)

(8)

-

9

-

-

17

-

-

-

(17)

-

Foreign exchange rate risk
Foreign exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value or 

the maturity of the underlying exposure.

future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate be-

Currency forwards are contracts in which the counterpar-

cause of changes in exchange rates.

ties agree to exchange principal amounts denominated in 

different currencies at a specified future date and exchan-

For  Enel  SpA,  the  main  source  of  foreign  exchange  risk  is 

ge  rate  (the  strike).  Such  contracts  may  call  for  the  actual 

the presence of monetary financial instruments denomina-

exchange  of  the  two  amounts  (deliverable  forwards)  or 

ted in a currency other than the euro, mainly bonds deno-

payment  of  the  difference  between  the  strike  exchange 

minated in foreign currency.

rate and the prevailing exchange rate at maturity (non-de-

The exposure to foreign exchange risk did not change with 

liverable forwards). In the latter case, the strike rate and/or 

respect to the previous year.

the spot rate may be determined as averages of the official 

For more details, please see note 31 “Financial instruments”.

fixings of the European Central Bank.

In order to minimize exposure to changes in exchange ra-

Cross  currency  interest  rate  swaps  are  used  to  transform 

tes, the Company normally uses a variety of OTC derivati-

a  long-term  fixed-  or  floating-rate  liability  in  foreign  cur-

ves such as currency forwards and cross currency interest 

rency  into  an  equivalent  floating-  or  fixed-rate  liability 

rate  swaps.  The  term  of  such  contracts  does  not  exceed 

in  euros.  In  addition  to  having  notionals  denominated  in 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSdifferent  currencies,  these  instruments  differ  from  inte-

The following table reports the notional amount of tran-

rest rate swaps in that they provide both for the periodic 

sactions  outstanding  at  December  31,  2014  and  Decem-

exchange of cash flows and the final exchange of principal. 

ber 31, 2013, broken down by type of hedged item.

Millions of euro

Foreign exchange derivatives

Currency forwards:

- hedging foreign exchange risk on commodities

- hedging future cash flows

- other currency forwards

Cross currency interest rate swaps

Total

Notional amount 

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

11,218

8,378

2,840

-

22,017

33,235

7,762

6,819

520

423

21,304

29,066

More specifically, these include:

Considering exchange rate hedges and the portion of debt 

 > currency forward contracts with a total notional amount 

in foreign currency that is denominated in the currency of 

of €8,378 million (€6,819 million at December 31, 2013), 

account  or  the  functional  currency  of  the  Company,  the 

of which €4,189 million to hedge the exchange rate risk as-

debt is fully hedged using cross currency interest rate swaps.

sociated with purchases of energy commodities by Group 

companies, with matching transactions with the market; 

Foreign exchange risk sensitivity analysis 

 > currency  forward  contracts  with  a  notional  amount  of 

The  Company  analyses  the  sensitivity  of  its  exposure  by 

€2,840  million  (€520  million  at  December  31,  2013)  to 

estimating the effects of a change in exchange rates on the 

hedge  the  exchange  rate  risk  associated  with  other  ex-

portfolio of financial instruments. 

pected  cash  flows  in  currencies  other  than  the  euro,  of 

More specifically, sensitivity analysis measures the potential 

which €1,420 million in market transactions;

impact of market scenarios on equity, for the cash flow hed-

 > cross  currency  interest  rate  swaps  with  a  notional 

ge component, and on profit or loss, for the fair value hedge 

amount of €22,017 million (€21,304 million at December 

component,  for  derivatives  that  are  not  eligible  for  hedge 

31,  2013)  to  hedge  the  exchange  rate  risk  on  the  debt 

accounting and for the portion of gross long-term debt not 

of Enel SpA or other Group companies denominated in 

hedged using derivative financial instruments.

currencies other than the euro.

These  scenarios  are  represented  by  the  appreciation/de-

preciation of  the euro against all of  the foreign  currencies 

For more details, please see note 33 “Derivatives and hedge 

compared with the value observed as at the reporting date.

accounting”.

There were no changes in the methods and assumptions used 

in the sensitivity analysis compared with the previous year.

An  analysis  of  the  Group’s  debt  shows  that  18%  of  gross 

With all other variables held constant, the profit before tax 

medium and long-term debt (15% at December 31,2013) is 

would be affected as follows:

denominated in currencies other than the euro.

Millions of euro

Change in financial expense on gross debt 
denominated in foreign currency after hedging

Change in fair value of derivatives classified as 
non-hedging instruments

Change in fair value of derivatives designated as 
hedging instruments

Cash flow hedges

Fair value hedges

Exchange 
rate

10%

10%

10%

10%

Pre-tax impact on profit or loss

Pre-tax impact on equity

at Dec. 31, 2014

Increase

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(485)

-

-

-

592

-

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32.3 Credit risk

Credit  risk  is  the  risk  that  a  counterparty  will  not  meet  its 

diversifying the exposure among different institutions and 

obligations  under  a  financial  instrument  or  customer  con-

constantly monitoring their credit ratings. In addition, Enel 

tract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to 

entered into margin agreements with the leading financial 

credit risk from its operating activities and from its financing 

institutions with which it operates that call for the exchange 

activities,  including  derivatives,  deposits  with  banks  and 

of cash collateral, which significantly mitigates the exposure 

financial  institutions,  foreign  exchange  transactions  and 

to counterparty risk.

other financial instruments.

The exposure to credit risk is regularly monitored by the de-

Unexpected changes in the creditworthiness of a counter-

partment responsible for monitoring risks under the policies 

party have an effect on the creditor position, in terms of in-

and procedures outlined in the governance rules for mana-

solvency (default risk) or changes in its market value (spread 

ging the Group’s financial risks.

risk).

The sources of exposure to credit risk did not change with 

At December 31, 2014, the exposure to credit risk, represen-

respect to the previous year.

ted by the carrying amount of financial assets net of related 

The Company manages credit risk by operating solely with 

provisions for impairment as well as derivatives with a po-

counterparties considered solvent by the market, i.e. those 

sitive  fair  value,  net  of  any  cash  collateral  held,  amounted 

with high credit standing, and does not have any significant 

to €14,101 million (€10,154 million at December 31, 2013). 

concentration of credit risk.

Of the total, €5,335 million regard receivables in respect of 

The credit risk in respect of the derivatives portfolio is con-

Group companies and €6,972 million regard cash and cash 

sidered  negligible  since  transactions  are  conducted  solely 

equivalents.

with leading Italian and international financial institutions, 

Millions of euro

Non-current financial receivables 

Other non-current financial assets

Trade receivables

Current financial receivables

Other current financial assets

Financial derivatives

Cash and cash equivalents

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

of which Group

of which Group

117

4

132

4,018

1,022

1,836

6,972

117

-

126

4,018

205

869

-

117

5

216

3,911

1,368

1,414

3,123

117

-

208

3,911

257

1,076

-

5,569

-

(1)

(84)

107

(346)

422

3,849

3,947

Total

14,101

5,335

10,154

32.4 Liquidity risk

Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  Company  will  encounter 

including cash and short-term deposits, available commit-

difficulty  in  meeting  obligations  associated  with  financial 

ted credit lines and a portfolio of highly liquid asset.

liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another fi-

In the long term, liquidity risk is mitigated by maintaining 

nancial asset.

a balanced debt maturity profile, diversification of funding 

The objectives of liquidity risk management policies are:

sources  in  terms  of  instruments,  markets/currencies  and 

 > ensuring an appropriate level of liquidity for the Group, 

counterparties.

minimizing the associated opportunity cost;

At the Group level, Enel SpA (directly and through its sub-

 > maintaining  a  balanced  debt  structure  in  terms  of  the 

sidiary Enel Finance International NV) manages the centra-

maturity profile and funding sources.

lized  treasury  function  (with  the  exception  of  the  Endesa 

In the short term, liquidity risk is mitigated by maintaining 

Group, where those functions are performed by Endesa SA 

an appropriate level of unconditionally available resources, 

and its subsidiaries Endesa Internacional BV and Endesa Ca-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSpital SA), ensuring access to the money and capital markets. 

amounting  to  €5,670  (of  which  none  had  been  drawn) 

Enel  SpA  meets  liquidity  requirements  primarily  through 

maturing in more than one year (€5,900 million at Decem-

cash flows generated by ordinary operations and drawing 

ber 31, 2013).

on a range of sources of financing. In addition, it manages 

any excess liquidity. 

At  December  31,  2014,  Enel  SpA  had  a  total  of  about 

Maturity analysis  
The  table  below  summarizes  the  maturity  profile  of  the 

€6,972  million  in  cash  or  cash  equivalents  (€3,123  mil-

Company’s  financial  liabilities  based  on  contractual  undi-

lion at December 31, 2013) and committed lines of credit 

scounted payments.

Millions of euro

Maturing in

Less than 3 
months

Between 3 months 
and 1 year

Between 1 and 2 
years

Between 2 and 5 
years

Over 5 years

Bonds:

- fixed rate

- floating rate

Total

1,000

1,300

2,300

-

63

63

1,990

1,059

3,049

6,665

935

7,600

5,629

1,010

6,639

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32.5 Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities

The following table reports the net financial assets and lia-

guarantee transactions involving derivatives, Enel SpA has 

bilities. More specifically, it shows that there are no netting 

entered into margin agreements with leading financial in-

arrangements  for  derivatives  in  the  financial  statements 

stitutions that call for the exchange of cash collateral, bro-

since the Company does not plan to set-off assets and lia-

ken down as shown in the table.

bilities. As envisaged by current market regulations and to 

Millions of euro

at Dec. 31, 2014

(a)

(b)

(c)=(a)-(b)

(d)

(e)=(c)-(d)

Related amounts not set off in the 
balance sheet

(d)(i),(d)(ii)

(d)(iii)

Gross amounts 
of recognized 
financial assets/
(liabilities) set off 
in the balance 
sheet

Net amounts of 
financial assets/
(liabilities) 
presented in the 
balance sheet

Gross amounts 
of recognized 
financial assets/
(liabilities) 

Net portion of 
financial assets/
(liabilities) 
guaranteed with 
cash collateral 

Net amount of 
financial assets/
(liabilities)

Financial 
instruments

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Derivative financial assets:

- on interest rate risk

- on foreign exchange risk

Total financial assets

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Derivative financial liabilities:

- on interest rate risk

- on foreign exchange risk

Total financial liabilities

TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS/
(LIABILITIES)

418

1,842

2,260

(620)

(2,223)

(2,843)

(583)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

418

1,842

2,260

(620)

(2,223)

(2,843)

(583)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(57)

(973)

362

869

(1,029)

1,231

476

802

1,278

(144)

(1,421)

(1,565)

249

(334)

33. Derivatives and hedge accounting

33.1 Hedge accounting

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value, on the trade 

Hedge accounting is applied to derivatives entered into in 

date of the contract, and are subsequently re-measured at 

order to reduce risks such as interest rate risk, exchange rate 

their fair value.

risk, commodity risk, credit risk and equity risk when all the 

The  method  of  recognizing  the  resulting  gain  or  loss  de-

criteria provided for under IAS 39 are met.

pends  on  whether  the  derivative  is  designated  as  a  hed-

At  the  inception  of  the  transaction,  the  Company  docu-

ging  instrument,  and  if  so,  the  nature  of  the  item  being 

ments  the  relationship  between  hedging  instruments  and 

hedged. 

hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and 

Hedge accounting is applied to derivatives entered into in 

strategy. The Company also analyzes, both at hedge incep-

order to reduce risks such as interest rate risk, exchange rate 

tion and on an ongoing systematic basis, the effectiveness 

risk, commodity risk, credit risk and equity risk when all the 

of hedges using prospective and retrospective tests in order 

criteria provided for under IAS 39 are met.

to  determine  whether  hedging  instruments  are  highly  ef-

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSfective in offsetting changes in the fair values or cash flows 

the  cumulative  gain  or  loss  that  was  reported  in  equity  is 

of hedged items.

immediately transferred to profit or loss.

Depending  on  the  nature  of  the  risks  to  which  it  is  expo-

sed, the Company designates derivatives as hedging instru-

The  Company  currently  uses  these  hedge  relationships  to 

ments in one of the following hedge relationships.

minimize the volatility of profit or loss. 

 > cash  flow  hedge  derivatives  in  respect  of  the  risk  of:  i) 

changes  in  the  cash  flows  associated  with  long-term 

floating-rate  debt;  ii)  changes  in  the  exchange  rates 

Fair value hedges
Fair value hedges are used to protect the Company against 

associated with long-term debt denominated in a cur-

exposures to adverse changes in the fair value of assets, lia-

rency other than the currency of account or the functio-

bilities or firm commitments attributable to a particular risk 

nal currency in which the company holding the financial 

that could affect profit or loss.

liability operates; iii) changes in the price of fuels deno-

Changes  in  the  fair  value  of  derivatives  that  qualify  and 

minated in a foreign currency; iv) changes in the price of 

are designated as hedging instruments are recognized in 

forecast electricity sales at variable prices; and v) chan-

the income statement, together with changes in the fair 

ges  in  the  price  of  transactions  in  coal  and  petroleum 

value of the hedged item that are attributable to the hed-

commodities;

ged risk.

 > fair value hedge derivatives involving the hedging of ex-

If the hedge is ineffective or no longer meets the criteria for 

posures to changes in the fair value of an asset, a liability 

hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount 

or a firm commitment attributable to a specific risk;

of a hedged item for which the effective interest method 

 > derivatives  hedging  a  net  investment  in  a  foreign  ope-

is used is amortized to profit or loss over the period to ma-

ration  (NIFO),  involving  the  hedging  of  exposures  to 

turity.

exchange  rate  volatility  associated  with  investments  in 

The  Company  currently  makes  use  of  such  hedge  rela-

foreign entities.

tionships  to  seize  opportunities  associated  with  general 

developments in the yield curve. 

For more details on the nature and the extent of risks arising 

from financial instruments to which the Company is expo-

sed, please see note 32 “Risk management”.

Cash flow hedges
Cash flow hedges are used in order to hedge the Company’s 

Hedge of a net investment in a foreign ope-
ration (NIFO)
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations, with a fun-

ctional currency other than the euro, are hedges of the im-

pact of changes in exchange rates in respect of investments 

exposure to changes in future cash flows that are attributa-

in foreign entities. The hedge instrument is a liability deno-

ble to a particular risk associated with an asset, a liability or 

minated in the same currency as the investment. The foreign 

a highly probable transaction that could affect profit or loss.

exchange differences of the hedged item and the hedge are 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of deriva-

accumulated each year in equity until the disposal of the in-

tives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is 

vestment,  at  which  time  the  foreign  exchange  differences 

recognized in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss 

are transferred to profit or loss.

relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately 

in the income statement.

The Company does not currently hold any hedges of net in-

Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or 

vestments in a foreign operation. 

loss  in  the  period  when  the  hedged  item  affects  profit  or 

loss. 

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

When  a  hedging  instrument  expires  or  is  sold,  or  when  a 

value  of  hedging  derivatives  classified  on  the  basis  of  the 

hedge  no  longer  meets  the  criteria  for  hedge  accounting 

type of hedge relationship.

but  the  hedged  item  has  not  expired  or  been  cancelled, 

The notional amount of a derivative contract is the amount 

any  cumulative  gain  or  loss  existing  in  equity  at  that  time 

on the basis of which cash flows are exchanged. This amount 

remains in equity and is recognized when the forecast tran-

can be expressed as a value or a quantity (for example tons, 

saction is ultimately recognized in the income statement. 

converted  into  euros  by  multiplying  the  notional  amount 

When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, 

by  the  agreed  price).  Amounts  denominated  in  currencies 

341

other than the euro are converted at the end-year exchange 

rates provided by the European Central Bank.

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 
2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

Derivatives

Cash flow hedges:

- on interest rate risk

- on foreign exchange risk

Total cash flow hedges

Fair value hedges:

- on interest rate risk

Total fair value hedges

400

3,649

4,049

800

800

-

1,319

1,319

800

800

TOTAL

4,849

2,119

-

656

656

40

40

696

-

304

304

10

10

314

1,290

1,470

2,760

-

-

2,190

2,811

5,001

-

-

160

1,030

1,190

-

-

164

900

1,064

-

-

2,760

5,001

1,190

1,064

For more on the fair value measurement of derivatives, please see note 34 “Fair value measurement”.

Hedge relationships by type of risk hedged  

33.1.1 Interest rate risk
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

transactions outstanding as at December 31, 2014 and De-

value of the hedging instruments on the interest rate risk of 

cember 31, 2013, broken down by type of hedged item:

Millions of euro

Hedged instrument

Interest rate swaps

Interest rate swaps

Total

Hedged item

Floating-rate 
borrowings

Fixed-rate 
borrowings

Fair 
value

Notional amount

Fair 
value

Notional amount

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

(160)

40

(120)

1,690

800

2,490

(164)

10

(154)

2,190

800

2,990

The interest rate swaps outstanding at the end of the year 

flow hedge derivatives refer to the hedging of certain floa-

and designated as hedging instruments function as a cash 

ting-rate bonds issued since 2001.

flow hedge and fair value hedge for the hedged item. More 

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

specifically,  fair  value  hedge  derivatives  relate  to  the  issue 

value  of  hedging  derivatives  on  interest  rate  risk  as  at  De-

of  an  unconvertible  hybrid  bond  denominated  in  euros  in 

cember 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, broken down by 

2013, hedged in the amount of €800 million, while the cash 

type of hedge: 

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

400

400

800

800

1,200

-

-

800

800

800

-

-

40

40

40

-

-

10

10

10

1,290

1,290

2,190

2,190

-

-

-

-

(160)

(160)

-

-

(164)

(164)

-

-

1,290

2,190

(160)

(164)

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives

Interest rate swaps

Fair value hedge 
derivatives

Interest rate swaps

TOTAL INTEREST RATE 
DERIVATIVES

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe notional amount of the interest rate swaps at December 

The general decline in the yield curve over the course of the 

31, 2014 came to €2,490 million (€2,990 million at Decem-

year prompted an improvement in the fair value of the fair 

ber  31,  2013),  with  a  corresponding  negative  fair  value  of 

value hedge derivatives.

€120 million (negative €154 million at December 31, 2013). 

The decline of €500 million in the notional amount is attri-

Cash flow hedge derivatives

butable  to  the  maturing,  and  consequent  closure,  of  cash 

The  following  table  shows  the  cash  flows  expected  in  co-

flow hedge positions for the same amount in 2014.

ming years from cash flow hedge derivatives:

Millions of euro

Fair value

Distribution of expected cash flows

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives on interest 
rates

at
Dec. 31, 2014

Positive fair value

Negative fair value

-

(160)

2015

(9)

(33)

2016

-

(14)

2017

-

(13)

2018

-

(13)

2019

Beyond

-

(13)

-

(115)

The following table shows the impact of cash flow hedge derivatives on interest rate risk on equity during the period, gross 

of tax effects:

Millions of euro

Opening balance at January 1 

Changes in fair value recognized in equity (OCI)

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss - recycling

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss – ineffective portion

Closing balance at December 31

2014

(86)

-

(7)

-

(93)

2013

(186)

-

100

-

(86)

Fair value hedge derivatives 

The following table shows the cash flows expected in coming years from fair value hedge derivatives: 

Millions of euro

Fair value

Distribution of expected cash flows

Fair value hedge 
derivatives

Positive fair value

Negative fair value

at Dec. 31, 
2014

40

-

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Beyond

10

-

11

-

10

-

9

-

30

-

-

-

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33.1.2 Foreign exchange risk
The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

of  transactions  outstanding  as  at  December  31,  2014  and 

value of the hedging instruments on foreign exchange risk 

December 31, 2013, broken down by type of hedged item:

Millions of euro

Fair value

Notional amount

Fair value

Notional amount

Hedging instruments

Hedged item

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Cross currency interest rate swaps 
(CCIRSs)

Fixed-rate 
borrowings

Total

(374)

(374)

5,119

5,119

(596)

(596)

4,130

4,130

The  cross  currency  interest  rate  swaps  outstanding  at  the 

equal to €642 million at the exchange rate prevailing at the 

end  of  the  year  and  designated  as  hedging  instruments 

end of the period.

function  as  a  cash  flow  hedge  for  the  hedged  item.  More 

specifically, these derivatives hedge fixed-rate bonds deno-

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair 

minated in foreign currencies.

value of derivatives on foreign exchange risk as at Decem-

In  2014,  cross  currency  interest  rate  swaps  were  entered 

ber 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, broken down by type 

into with respect to a fixed-rate borrowing of £500 million, 

of hedge: 

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives

Cross currency interest 
rate swaps

3,649

1,319

3,649

1,319

TOTAL FOREIGN 
EXCHANGE DERIVATIVES

3,649

1,319

656

656

656

304

1,470

2,811

(1,030)

(900)

304

1,470

2,811

(1,030)

(900)

304

1,470

2,811

(1,030)

(900)

The notional amount of the cross current interest rate swaps 

lopments in the exchange rate of the euro against the main 

at December 31, 2014 came to €5,119 million (€4,130 mil-

other currencies.

lion at December 31, 2013), with a corresponding negative 

fair value of €374 million (negative €596 million at Decem-

Cash flow hedge derivatives 

ber 31, 2013). 

The  following  table  shows  the  cash  flows  expected  in  co-

The  notional  amount  and  the  relative  fair  value  essential-

ming  years  from  cash  flow  hedge  derivatives  on  foreign 

ly  changed  as  a  result  of  both  new  derivatives  and  deve-

exchange risk:

Millions of euro

Fair value

Distribution of expected cash flows

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives on exchange 
rates

at
Dec. 31, 2014

Positive fair value

Negative fair value

656

(1,030)

2015

106

(75)

2016

101

(70)

2017

94

(64)

2018

90

(59)

2019

Beyond

96

(152)

639

(560)

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following table shows the impact of cash flow hedge derivatives on foreign exchange risk on equity during the period, 

gross of tax effects:

Millions of euro

Opening balance at January 1

Changes in fair value recognized in equity (OCI)

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss - recycling

Changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss – ineffective portion

Closing balance at December 31

2014

(242)

-

(68)

-

(310)

2013

(254)

-

12

-

(242)

33.2 Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss

The following table shows the notional amount and the fair value of derivatives at FVTPL as at December 31, 2014 and De-

cember 31, 2013, broken down by type of risk:

Millions of euro

Notional amount

Fair value assets

Notional amount

Fair value liabilities

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

at
Dec. 31, 2014

at
Dec. 31, 2013

Derivatives at FVTPL on 
interest rates

Interest rate swaps

Derivatives at FVTPL on 
exchange rates

Forwards

Cross currency interest 
rate swaps

TOTAL DERIVATIVES AT 
FVTPL

3,157

3,157

3,413

3,413

14,058

12,468

5,609

3,881

378

378

1,186

364

225

225

993

129

3,296

3,296

4,064

4,064

(460)

(460)

14,058

12,468

(1,194)

5,609

3,881

(369)

(284)

(284)

(988)

(128)

8,449

8,587

822

864

8,449

8,587

(825)

(860)

17,215

15,881

1,564

1,218

17,354

16,532

(1,654)

(1,272)

At December 31, 2014 the notional amount of derivatives at 

gate the foreign exchange risk associated with the prices of 

fair value through profit or loss on interest rates and foreign 

energy commodities within the context of the procurement 

exchange rates came to €34,569 million (€32,413 million at 

process  undertaken  by  Group  companies  and  intermedia-

December 31, 2013), corresponding to a negative fair value 

ted in a way that tracks the market.

of €90 million (negative €54 million at December 31, 2013). 

The  change  in  the  notional  amount  and  the  fair  value  as 

Interest rate swaps at the end of the year refer primarily to 

compared with the previous year is associated with normal 

hedges of the debt of the Group companies with the market 

operations.

and intermediated in the same notional amount with those 

Cross currency interest rate swaps, for a notional amount of 

companies in the amount of €3,157 million.

€8,449  million,  relate  to  foreign  exchange  hedges  for  the 

The overall change in the notional amount and the fair va-

debt  of  the  Group  companies  denominated  in  currencies 

lue  of  interest  rate  swaps  (respectively,  a  negative  €1,024 

other than the euro and intermediated in a way that tracks 

million and a negative €23 million) compared with the pre-

the market.

vious  year  is  attributable  to  the  maturity  and  closure  of  a 

The change in the notional amount and the fair value of the 

number of derivative positions in 2014 and to the general 

cross currency interest rate swaps is mainly due to the na-

decline in the interest rate yield curve over the course of the 

tural maturity of a number of derivatives in 2014 and deve-

year.

lopments in the exchange rate of the euro with other major 

Forward  contracts,  with  a  notional  amount  of  €5,609  mil-

currencies. 

lion,  relate  mainly  to  OTC  derivatives  entered  into  to  miti-

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34. Fair value measurement

The Company measures fair value in accordance with IFRS 

propriate for each type of financial instrument and market 

13  whenever  required  by  international  accounting  stan-

data  as  of  the  close  of  the  period  (such  as  interest  rates, 

dards.

exchange  rates,  volatility),  discounting  expected  future 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to 

cash flows on the basis of the market yield curve and tran-

sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. The best estimate 

slating  amounts  in  currencies  other  than  the  euro  using 

is the market price, i.e. its current price, publicly available 

exchange  rates  provided  by  the  European  Central  Bank. 

and effectively traded on an active, liquid market. 

For contracts involving commodities, the measurement is 

The fair value of assets and liabilities is categorized into a 

conducted using prices, where available, for the same in-

fair  value  hierarchy  that  provides  three  levels  defined  as 

struments on both regulated and unregulated markets.

follows on the basis of the inputs and valuation techniques 

In accordance with the new international accounting stan-

used to measure fair value:

dards, in 2013 the Group included a measurement of credit 

 > Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for 

risk, both of the counterparty (Credit Valuation Adjustment 

identical  assets  or  liabilities  to  which  the  Company  has 

or CVA) and its own (Debit Valuation Adjustment or DVA), 

access at the measurement date;

in order to adjust the fair value of financial instruments for 

 > Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within 

the corresponding amount of counterparty risk. 

Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either 

More  specifically,  the  Group  measures  CVA/DVA  using  a 

directly  (that  is,  as  prices)  or  indirectly  (that  is,  derived 

Potential Future Exposure valuation technique for the net 

from prices);

exposure of the position and subsequently allocating the 

 > Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based 

adjustment  to  the  individual  financial  instruments  that 

on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

make up the overall portfolio. All of the inputs used in this 

In this note, the relevant information are provided in order 

technique  are  observable  on  the  market.  Changes  in  the 

to assess the following:

assumptions  underlying  the  estimated  inputs  could  have 

 > for  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  measured  at  fair  value 

an effect on the fair value reported for such instruments.

on a recurring or non-recurring basis in the balance sheet 

The notional amount of a derivative contract is the amount 

after initial recognition, the valuation techniques and in-

on  which  cash  flows  are  exchanged.  This  amount  can  be 

puts used to develop those measurements; and

expressed as a value or a quantity (for example tons, con-

 > for  recurring  fair  value  measurements  using  significant 

verted  into  euros  by  multiplying  the  notional  amount  by 

unobservable  inputs  (Level  3),  the  effect  of  the  measu-

the agreed price). 

rements on profit or loss or other comprehensive income 

Amounts denominated in currencies other than the euro 

for the period.

For this purpose:

are converted into euros at the exchange rate provided by 

the European Central Bank.

 > recurring  fair  value  measurements  are  those  that  IFRSs 

The notional amounts of derivatives reported here do not 

require or permit in the balance sheet at the end of each 

necessarily  represent  amounts  exchanged  between  the 

reporting period;

parties and therefore are not a measure of the Company’s 

 > non-recurring  fair  value  measurements  are  those  that 

credit risk exposure. 

IFRSs require or permit in the balance sheet in particular 

For  listed  debt  instruments,  the  fair  value  is  given  by  of-

circumstances.

ficial  prices.  For  unlisted  instruments  the  fair  value  is  de-

termined using appropriate valuation techniques for each 

The fair value of derivative contracts is determined using 

category  of  financial  instrument  and  market  data  at  the 

the  official  prices  for  instruments  traded  on  regulated 

closing  date  of  the  year,  including  the  credit  spreads  of 

markets. The fair value of instruments not listed on a regu-

Enel SpA.

lated  market  is  determined  using  valuation  methods  ap-

346

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS34.1 Assets measured at fair value in the balance sheet

The following table shows, for each class of assets measu-

reporting period and the level in the fair value hierarchy into 

red at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis in the 

which the fair value measurements are categorized.

balance sheet, the fair value measurement at the end of the 

Millions of euro

Non-current assets

Current assets

Fair value 
at Dec. 31, 
2014

Notes

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Fair value 
at Dec. 31, 
2014

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Derivatives

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- on foreign exchange risk 31.1.2

Total 

Fair value hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rate risk

31.1.2

Total

Fair value through profit 
or loss:

- on interest rate risk

31.1.2

- on foreign exchange risk 31.1.2

Total

TOTAL

656

656

40

40

376

907

1,283

1,979

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

656

656

40

40

376

907

1,283

1,979

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

278

280

280

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

278

280

280

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

34.2 Liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet 

The following table reports, for each class of liabilities me-

end of the reporting period and the level in the fair value 

asured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis 

hierarchy into which the fair value measurements are ca-

in  the  balance  sheet,  the  fair  value  measurement  at  the 

tegorized.

Millions of euro

Non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Fair value 
at Dec. 31, 
2014

Notes

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Fair value 
at Dec. 31, 
2014

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Derivatives

Cash flow hedge 
derivatives:

- on interest rate risk

31.2.3

- on foreign exchange risk 31.2.3

Total 

Fair value through profit 
or loss:

- on interest rate risk

31.2.3

- on foreign exchange risk 31.2.3

Total 

TOTAL

159

1,030

1,189

384

911

1,295

2,484

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

159

1,030

1,189

384

911

1,295

2,484

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

1

75

283

358

359

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

1

75

283

358

359

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

347

34.3 Liabilities not measured at fair value in the balance sheet 

The  following  table  shows,  for  each  class  of  liabilities  not 

the reporting period and the level in the fair value hierarchy 

measured  at  fair  value  in  the  balance  sheet  but  for  which 

into which the fair value measurements are categorized.

the fair value shall be disclosed, the fair value at the end of 

Millions of euro

LIABILITIES

Fair value at Dec. 31, 
2014

Notes

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Bonds:

- fixed rate 

- floating rate 

Total

TOTAL

31.2.1

31.2.1

18,166

4,311

22,477

22,477

18,166

3,048

21,214

21,214

-

1,263

1,263

1,263

-

-

-

-

35. Related parties

Related  parties  have  been  identified  on  the  basis  of  the 

performed in accordance with procedural and substantive 

provisions  of  international  accounting  standards  and  the 

propriety. 

applicable CONSOB measures.

In  November  2010,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Enel  SpA 

The transactions Enel SpA entered into with its subsidiaries 

approved  a  procedure  governing  the  approval  and  exe-

mainly involved the provision of services, the sourcing and 

cution  of  transactions  with  related  parties  carried  out  by 

employment  of  financial  resources,  insurance  coverage, 

Enel  SpA  directly  or  through  subsidiaries.  The  procedure 

human resource management and organization, legal and 

(available  at  http://www.enel.com/en-GB/governance/

corporate  services,  and  the  planning  and  coordination  of 

rules/related_parties/)  sets  out  rules  designed  to  ensure 

tax and administrative activities.

the transparency and procedural and substantive proprie-

All  the  transactions  are  part  of  routine  operations,  are 

implementation of the provisions of Article 2391-bis of the 

carried out in the interest of the Company and are settled 

Italian Civil Code and the implementing regulations issued 

on an arm’s length basis, i.e. on the same market terms as 

by CONSOB. In 2014, no transactions were carried out for 

agreements  entered  into  between  two  independent  par-

which it was necessary to make the disclosures required in 

ty  of  transactions  with  related  parties.  It  was  adopted  in 

ties.

the rules on transactions with related parties adopted with 

CONSOB Resolution 17221 of March 12, 2010, as amended 

Finally,  the  Enel  Group’s  corporate  governance  rules, 

with Resolution 17389 of June 23, 2010.

which are discussed in greater detail in the Report on Cor-

porate Governance and Ownership Structure available on 

The following tables summarize commercial, financial and 

the  Company’s  website  (www.enel.com),  establish  condi-

other relationships between the Company and related par-

tions for ensuring that transactions with related parties are 

ties. 

348

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCommercial and other relationships

2014

Millions of euro

Receivables

Payables

Goods

Services

Goods

Services

at Dec. 31, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2014

2014

2014

Costs

Revenue

Subsidiaries

Endesa Distribución Eléctrica SL

Endesa Generación SA

Endesa Latinoamérica SA

Endesa SA

Enel Distributie Banat SA

Enel Distributie Dobrogea SA

Enel Distributie Muntenia SA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Energia SpA

Enel Iberoamérica SL

Enel France Sas

Enel Green Power Partecipazioni 
Speciali Srl

Enel Green Power SpA

Enel Green Power España SL

Enel Green Power North America Inc.

Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA

Enel Longanesi Developments Srl

Enel Russia OJSC

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Romania Srl

Enel Italia Srl

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Trade SpA

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel Insurance NV

Enel.si Srl

Enelpower SpA

Endesa Energía SA

Gas y Electricidad Generación SAU

Nuove Energie Srl

Slovenské elektrárne AS

Sviluppo Nucleare Italia Srl

Unión Eléctrica de Canarias 
Generación SAU

Total

Other related parties

GSE

Total

TOTAL

16

(2)

-

-

-

-

1

146

109

1

2

-

41

-

1

8

-

16

88

4

22

6

3

18

-

1

7

-

6

-

-

17

-

-

511

1

1

512

-

-

1

4

-

-

-

289

4

-

1

2

10

-

1

3

1

4

169

-

47

74

-

105

13

-

2

3

-

-

1

-

3

-

737

1

1

738

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

-

1

-

-

49

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

58

-

-

58

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

16

3

(3)

1

1

1

1

73

59

1

-

-

21

(2)

-

2

-

4

33

-

1

8

4

3

-

1

1

-

6

1

1

6

-

2

245

-

-

245

349

2013

Millions of euro

Receivables

Payables

Goods

Services

Goods

Services

at Dec. 31, 2013 at Dec. 31, 2013

2013

2013

Costs

Revenue

Subsidiaries

Endesa Distribución Eléctrica SL

Endesa Generación SA

Endesa Latinoamérica SA

Endesa SA

Enel Distributie Banat SA

Enel Distributie Dobrogea SA

Enel Distributie Muntenia SA

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Energia SpA

Enel Iberoamérica SL

Enel France Sas

Enel Green Power International BV

Enel Green Power Partecipazioni Speciali Srl

Enel Green Power SpA

Enel Green Power Latin America BV

Enel Green Power North America Inc.

Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA

Enel Investment Holding BV

Enel Longanesi Developments Srl

Enel M@P Srl

Enel Russia OJSC

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Romania Srl

Enel Servicii Comune SA

Enel Italia Srl

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Trade SpA

Enel Unión Fenosa Renovables SA

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel Insurance NV

Enel.si Srl

Enelpower SpA

Endesa Energía SA

Gas y Electricidad Generación SAU

Nuove Energie Srl

Slovenské elektrárne AS

Sviluppo Nucleare Italia Srl

Unión Eléctrica de Canarias Generación SAU

Total

Other related parties

GSE

Fondazione Centro Studi Enel

Total

TOTAL

350

15

5

10

1

2

1

3

209

59

-

2

1

-

43

4

1

12

3

-

-

14

71

10

3

29

18

2

42

2

-

-

19

-

-

-

3

11

-

8

-

-

1

13

-

-

-

442

4

1

-

-

1

3

-

1

8

-

1

1

3

175

1

-

55

160

5

120

-

4

-

4

3

-

-

-

-

1

-

603

1,007

1

-

1

-

-

-

604

1,007

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

6

-

-

-

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

1

1

1

-

59

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

-

79

-

-

-

79

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

15

4

9

1

1

1

2

81

52

-

1

-

-

21

-

-

3

1

-

-

5

25

1

-

11

11

3

6

-

-

1

1

-

5

1

1

7

-

2

272

-

1

1

273

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial relationships  

2014

Millions of euro

Receivables

Payables

Guarantees

Costs

Revenue

Dividends

at Dec. 31, 2014

2014

Subsidiaries

Concert Srl

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Energia SpA

Enel Iberoamérica SL

-

218

11

2

2

1,258

-

2

-

4,005

1,009

-

-

1

-

-

Enel Finance International NV 

1,714

3,105

25,522

750

Enel France Sas

Enel Green Power International BV

Enel Green Power México S de RL 
de Cv

Enel Green Power North America Inc.

Enel Green Power Romania Srl 

Enel Green Power SpA

Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA

Enel Investment Holding BV

Enel Longanesi Developments Srl

Enel M@P Srl

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Italia Srl

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Trade Romania Srl

Enel Trade SpA

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel.Newhydro Srl

Enel.si Srl

Enelpower SpA

Marcinelle Energie SA

Nuove Energie Srl

PH Chucas SA

Sviluppo Nucleare Italia Srl

Total

Other related parties

CESI SpA

Total

TOTAL

-

98

23

14

5

67

98

1

27

1

137

102

1,242

41

-

1,231

160

-

5

-

-

5

7

-

5,209

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9

-

88

-

-

112

200

-

-

-

239

-

16

-

34

-

-

-

11

5,076

-

-

26

-

-

45

-

1,543

67

365

1

5

2,691

91

1,660

111

6

1,424

-

6

36

1

9

86

-

4

-

1

-

2

-

3

-

-

-

-

129

-

-

-

-

286

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

38,713

1,172

654

1,817

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

1

5,209

5,076

38,713

1,172

654

1,818

351

-

189

8

2

173

-

32

1

1

-

71

5

3

-

-

35

6

8

3

-

115

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,373

16

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

109

-

-

-

-

223

7

85

-

-

-

3

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

 
Enel Finance International NV 

1,326

324

26,869

138

747

Receivables

Payables

Guarantees

Costs

Revenue

Dividends

at Dec. 31, 2013

2013

-

133

160

138

1

1,012

-

-

-

4,748

1,015

-

-

33

-

-

-

56

18

12

-

3

-

-

306

109

1

23

2

214

102

1,064

124

-

1,367

248

-

6

-

-

1

-

35

-

-

1

-

-

6

-

5

-

-

79

167

-

-

-

39

-

13

-

37

-

4

5

-

10

38

-

-

40

1,475

81

300

-

6

2,806

86

1,399

119

19

1,522

-

6

32

1

11

86

-

-

2

-

3

-

2

12

-

-

-

-

-

2

1

2

18

1

2

-

-

31

106

-

-

-

-

5

8

2

-

91

180

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

-

-

-

1

-

1

-

-

1,625

44

-

-

-

-

-

-

89

-

-

-

-

222

40

-

-

-

-

4

-

-

3

-

-

-

-

-

5,362

1,703

40,661

310

1,165

2,027

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

1

5,362

1,703

40,666

310

1,165

2,028

2013

Millions of euro

Subsidiaries

Concert Srl

Enel Distribuzione SpA

Enel Energia SpA

Enel Iberoamérica SL

Enel France Sas

Enel Green Power International BV

Enel Green Power México S de RL de Cv

Enel Green Power North America Inc.

Enel Green Power SpA

Enel Ingegneria e Ricerca SpA

Enel Investment Holding BV

Enel Longanesi Developments Srl

Enel M@P Srl

Enel Produzione SpA

Enel Italia Srl

Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA

Enel Sole Srl

Enel Trade Romania Srl

Enel Trade SpA

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel.Newhydro Srl

Enel.si Srl

Enelpower SpA

Marcinelle Energie SA

Nuove Energie Srl

Pragma Energy SA

SE Hydropower Srl

Sviluppo Nucleare Italia Srl

Total

Other related parties

CESI SpA

Elcogas SA

Total

TOTAL

352

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe impact of transactions with related parties on the balance sheet, income statement and cash flows is reported in the 

following tables.

Impact on balance sheet

Millions of euro

Total Related parties

% of total

Total Related parties

% of total

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Assets

Derivatives - non-current

Other non-current financial assets

Other non-current assets

Trade receivables

Derivatives - current

Other current financial assets

Other current assets

Liabilities

Long-term borrowings

Derivatives - non-current

Other non-current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term borrowings

Trade payables

Derivatives - current

Other current financial liabilities

Other current liabilities

Impact on income statement

1,979

146

467

132

280

5,040

244

17,288

2,484

287

4,746

2,363

139

359

694

975

819

117

177

127

50

4,223

208

-

469

287

4,319

-

55

234

54

396

41.4%

80.1%

37.9%

96.2%

17.9%

83.8%

85.2%

1,355

165

483

216

177

5,280

319

-

17,764

18.9%

100.0%

91.0%

-

39.6%

65.2%

7.8%

40.6%

2,098

283

1,653

1,061

212

237

587

709

972

117

199

209

104

4,169

196

-

70

281

1,531

-

83

72

30

643

71.7%

70.9%

41.2%

96.8%

58.8%

79.0%

61.4%

-

3.3%

99.3%

92.6%

-

39.2%

30.4%

5.1%

90.7%

Millions of euro

Total Related parties

% of total

Total Related parties

% of total

Revenue

Electricity purchases and consumables

Services and other operating expenses

Income from equity investments

Financial income on derivatives

Other financial income

Financial expense on derivatives

Other financial expense

Impact on cash flows 

2014

2013

246

2

324

1,818

2,190

222

1,954

1,377

245

-

58

99.6%

-

17.9%

1,818

100.0%

460

194

1,169

3

21.0%

87.4%

59.8%

0.2%

275

6

334

2,028

1,492

320

1,601

1,001

273

-

79

99.3%

-

23.7%

2,028

100.0%

938

227

185

125

62.9%

70.9%

11.6%

12.5%

Millions of euro

Total Related parties

% of total

Total Related parties

% of total

2014

2013

Cash flows from operating activities

926

667

72.0%

1,669

28

1.7%

Cash flows from investing/disinvesting 
activities

Cash flows from financing activities

(11)

2,934

(10)

2,682

90.9%

91.4%

(113)

(4,894)

(113)

100.0%

(3,751)

76.6%

353

36. Contractual commitments and guarantees  

Millions of euro

Sureties and guarantees given:

- third parties

- subsidiaries

- associates and others

Total 

at Dec. 31, 2014

at Dec. 31, 2013

Change

405

38,713

-

39,118

439

40,661

5

41,105

(34)

(1,948)

(5)

(1,987)

Sureties granted to third parties regard guarantees issued by 

for obligations under the electricity purchase contract; 

the Parent Company as part of the disposal to third parties 

 > €720  million  issued  to  INPS  on  behalf  of  various  Group 

of assets owned by Enel SpA or in the interest of its subsidia-

companies whose employees elected to participate in the 

ries and they essentially regard the sale of real estate assets 

structural staff reduction plan (Article 4 of Law 92/2012);

(€404  million).  The  guarantee  is  meant  to  ensure  the  per-

 > €545  million  issued  as  counter-guarantees  in  favor  of 

formance  of  contractual  obligations,  specifically  payments 

the banks that guaranteed the Energy Markets Operator 

due and the commitment to renew at least 50% of the long-

(GME) on behalf of Enel Trade and Enel Produzione;

term lease agreements for 6 years. 

 > €458 million issued in favor of Terna on behalf of Enel Di-

stribuzione, Enel Trade, Enel Produzione and Enel Energia 

Sureties issued on behalf of subsidiaries include:

in respect of agreements for the electricity transmission 

 > €23,135  million  issued  on  behalf  of  Enel  Finance  Inter-

service;

national securing bonds denominated in dollars, pounds, 

 > €365 million issued to financial counterparties on behalf 

euros and yen as part of the €35 billion Global Medium-

of  Enel  Finance  International  securing  bonds  as  part  of 

Term Notes program;

the €35 billion Global Medium-Term Notes program;

 > €3,374 million issued to the European Investment Bank 

 > €337 million issued in favor of Snam Rete Gas on behalf 

(EIB) for loans granted to Enel Distribuzione, Enel Produ-

of Enel Trade for gas transport capacity;

zione and Enel Green Power SpA;

 > €50 million issued to E.ON on behalf of Enel Trade for tra-

 > €2,387 million issued on behalf of Enel Finance Interna-

ding on the electricity market;

tional securing a euro commercial paper program;

 > €50 million issued to RWE Supply & Trading Netherlands 

 > €1,957 million issued to the tax authorities in respect of 

BV on behalf of Enel Trade for electricity purchases; 

participation  in  the  Group  VAT  procedure  on  behalf  of 

 > €32 million issued to Wingas GmbH & CO.KG on behalf of 

Enel.Newhydro, Enel Produzione, Enelpower, Enel Servi-

Enel Trade for the supply of gas; 

zio  Elettrico,  Nuove  Energie,  Enel  Ingegneria  e  Ricerca, 

 > €2,741  million  issued  to  various  beneficiaries  as  part  of 

Enel M@p, Enel.si, Enel Green Power, Enel Sole, Enel Lon-

financial support activities by the Parent Company on be-

ganesi Developments, Enel Stoccaggi and Energy Hydro 

half of subsidiaries, as well as €5 million issued on behalf 

Piave; 

of Enel.Newhydro as part of the disposal of the Ismes bu-

 > €1,407 million in favor of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti issued 

siness unit.

on behalf of Enel Distribuzione, which received the Enel 

Grid Efficiency II loan; 

In  its  capacity  as  the  Parent  Company,  Enel  SpA  has  also 

 > €1,150 million issued by Enel SpA to the Acquirente Uni-

granted letters of patronage to a number of Group compa-

co (Single Buyer) on behalf of Enel Servizio Elettrico SpA 

nies, essentially for assignments of receivables. 

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS37. Contingent liabilities and assets

Please see note 49 to the consolidated financial statements for information on contingent liabilities and assets.

38. Events after the reporting date

Please see note 50 to the consolidated financial statements for information on events after the reporting date.

39. Share-based incentive plans

Please see note 51 to the consolidated financial statements for information on share-based incentive plans.

40. Fees of audit firm pursuant to Article 
149-duodecies of the CONSOB “Issuers 
Regulation” 

Fees paid in 2014 to the audit firm and entities belonging to its network for services are summarized in the following table, 

pursuant to the provisions of Article 149-duodecies of the CONSOB “Issuers Regulation”. 

Type of service

Entity providing the service

Fees (millions of euro)

Enel SpA 

Auditing

of which:

- Reconta Ernst & Young SpA

- Entities of Ernst & Young SpA network

Certification services

of which:

- Reconta Ernst & Young SpA

- Entities of Ernst & Young SpA network

Total 

Subsidiaries of Enel SpA 

Auditing

of which:

Certification services

of which:

- Reconta Ernst & Young SpA

- Entities of Ernst & Young SpA network

- Reconta Ernst & Young SpA

- Entities of Ernst & Young SpA network

Total  

TOTAL

1.6

-

0.5

-

2.1

1.7

6.3

0.5

5.3

13.8

15.9

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Declaration of the Chief Executive 
Officer and the officer responsible 
for the preparation of corporate 
financial reports 

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DECLARATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE OFFICER RESPONSIBLE

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014Declaration of the Chief Executive Officer and the officer responsible for the 
preparation  of  the  financial  reports  of  Enel  SpA  at  December  31,  2014,  pur-
suant to the provisions of Article 154-bis, paragraph 5, of Legislative Decree 58 
of February 24, 1998 and Article 81-ter of CONSOB Regulation 11971 of May 
14, 1999  

1.  The undersigned Francesco Starace and Alberto De Paoli, in their respective capacities as Chief Exe-

cutive Officer and officer responsible for the preparation of the financial reports of Enel SpA, hereby 

certify, taking account of the provisions of Article 154-bis, paragraphs 3 and 4, of Legislative Decree 

58 of February 24, 1998:

a.  the appropriateness with respect to the characteristics of the Company and

b.  the effective adoption of the administrative and accounting procedures for the preparation of 

the separate financial statements of Enel SpA in the period between January 1, 2014 and Decem-

ber 31, 2014.

2. 

In this regard, we report that:

a.  the appropriateness of the administrative and accounting procedures used in the preparation of 

the separate financial statements of Enel SpA has been verified in an assessment of the internal 

control system for financial reporting. The assessment was carried out on the basis of the guide-

lines set out in the “Internal Controls - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Spon-

soring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO);

b.  the assessment of the internal control system for financial reporting did not identify any material 

issues.

3. 

In addition, we certify that separate financial statements of Enel SpA at December 31, 2014:

a.  have been prepared in the compliance with the international accounting standards recognized in 

the European Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of 

the Council of July 19, 2002;

b.  correspond to the information in the books and other accounting records;

c.  provide a true and fair representation of the performance and financial position of the issuer.

4.  Finally, we certify that the report on operations, included in the Annual Report 2014 and accompa-

nied by the financial statements of Enel SpA at December 31, 2014, contains a reliable analysis of 

operations and performance, as well as the situation of the issuer, together with a description of the 

main risks and uncertainties to which it is exposed.

Rome, March 18, 2015

Francesco Starace

Alberto De Paoli

Chief Executive Officer of Enel SpA

Officer responsible for the preparation
of the financial reports of Enel SpA

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Report of the Board of Auditors
to the Shareholders’ Meeting
of Enel SpA

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014REPORTSReport  of  the  Board  of  Auditors  to  the  Shareholders’  Meeting  of  Enel  SpA 
(pursuant to Article 153 of Legislative Decree 58/1998)

Shareholders,

During the year ended December 31, 2014 we performed the oversight activities envisaged by law at Enel 

SpA (hereinafter also “Enel” or the “Company”). In particular, pursuant to the provisions of Article 149, pa-

ragraph 1, of Legislative Decree 58 of February 24, 1998 (hereinafter the “Consolidated Law on Finance”) 

and Article 19, paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree 39 of January 27, 2010 (hereinafter “Decree 39/2010”) we 

monitored: 

 > compliance with the law and the corporate bylaws as well as compliance with the principles of sound 

administration in the performance of the Company's business;

 > the Company's financial reporting process and the adequacy of the administrative and accounting sy-

stem, as well as the reliability of the latter in representing operational events;

 > the statutory audit of the annual statutory and consolidated accounts and the independence of the 

audit firm;

 > the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control and risk management system;

 > the adequacy of the organizational structure of the Company, within the scope of our responsibilities;

 > the implementation of the corporate governance rules as provided for by the Corporate Governance 

Code for Listed Companies (hereinafter, the “Corporate Governance Code”), which the Company has 

adopted;

 > the appropriateness of the instructions given by the Company to its subsidiaries to enable it to meet 

statutory market disclosure requirements.

In performing our checks and assessments of the above issues, we did not find any particular issues to report.

In compliance with the instructions issued by CONSOB with Communication DEM/1025564 of April 6, 2001, 

as amended, we report the following:

 > we monitored compliance with the law and the bylaws and we have no issues to report;

 > on  a  quarterly  basis,  we  received  adequate  information  from  the  Chief  Executive  Officer,  as  well  as 

through our participation in the meetings of the Board of Directors of Enel, on activities performed, 

general  developments  in  operations  and  the  outlook,  and  on  transactions  with  the  most  significant 

impact on performance or the financial position carried out by the Company and its subsidiaries. We re-

port that the actions approved and implemented were in compliance with the law and the bylaws and 

were not manifestly imprudent, risky, in potential conflict of interest or in contrast with the resolutions 

of the Shareholders’ Meeting or otherwise prejudicial to the integrity of the Company’s assets. For a 

discussion of the features of the most significant transactions, please see the report on operations ac-

companying the separate financial statements of the Company for 2014 and the consolidated financial 

statements of the Enel Group for 2014 (in the section “Significant events in 2014”);

 > we did not find any atypical or unusual transactions conducted with third parties, Group companies or 

other related parties;

 > in the section “Related parties” of the notes to the separate 2014 financial statements of the Company, 

the directors describe the main related-party transactions – identified on the basis of international ac-

counting standards and the instructions of CONSOB – carried out by the Company, to which readers 

may  refer  for  details  on  the  transactions  and  their  financial  impact.  They  also  detail  the  procedures 

adopted to ensure that related-party transactions are carried out in accordance with the principles of 

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transparency and procedural and substantive fairness. The transactions were carried out in compliance 

with the approval and execution processes set out in the related procedure – adopted in compliance 

with the provisions of Article 2391-bis of the Italian Civil Code and the implementing regulations issued 

by CONSOB – described in the Report on Corporate Governance and Ownership Structure for 2014. All 

transactions with related parties reported in the notes to the separate 2014 financial statements of the 

Company were executed as part of ordinary operations in the interest of the Company and settled on 

market terms and conditions;

 > the Company declares that it has prepared its statutory financial statements for 2014 on the basis of 

international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS) – and the interpretations issued by the IFRIC and the SIC 

– endorsed by the European Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 and in force at the close 

of 2014, as well as the provisions of Legislative Decree 38 of February 28, 2005 and its related imple-

menting measures, as it did the previous year. The Company’s separate financial statements for 2014 

have been prepared on a going-concern basis using the cost method, with the exception of items that 

are measured at fair value under the IFRS-EU, as indicated in the accounting policies for the individual 

items of the consolidated financial statements. The notes to the Company’s separate financial state-

ments also refer readers to the consolidated financial statements for information on the accounting 

standards and measurement criteria adopted, with the exception of equity investments in subsidiaries 

and  associates,  which  are  carried  in  the  Company’s  separate  financial  statements  at  purchase  costs 

adjusted  for  any  impairment  losses.  The  notes  to  the  Company’s  separate  financial  statements  also 

refer readers to the consolidated financial statements for information on recently issued accounting 

standards. The separate financial statements for 2014 of the Company were audited by the indepen-

dent auditors Reconta Ernst & Young SpA, which issued an unqualified opinion, including with regard 

to the consistency of the report on operations with the financial statements, pursuant to Article 14 of 

Decree 39/2010;

 > the Company declares that it has also prepared the consolidated financial statements of the Enel Group 

for 2014 on the basis of international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS) – and the interpretations issued 

by the IFRIC and the SIC – endorsed by the European Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 and 

in force at the close of 2014, as well as the provisions of Legislative Decree 38 of February 28, 2005 and 

its related implementing measures, as it did the previous year. The 2014 consolidated financial state-

ments of the Enel Group are also prepared on a going-concern basis using the cost method, with the 

exception of items that are measured at fair value under the IFRS-EU (as indicated in the discussion of 

measurement criteria for the individual items) and non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as 

held for sale, which are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. The 

notes to the consolidated financial statements provide a detailed discussion of the accounting stan-

dards and measurement criteria adopted. As regards recently issued accounting standards, the notes 

to the consolidated financial statements discuss (i) new standards applied in 2014, which according to 

the notes did not have a material impact in the year under review, with the exception of the amended 

standard “IFRS 11 - Joint arrangements”, “IAS 28 - Investments in associates and joint ventures” and “IAS 

32 - Financial instruments: presentation - Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities”, whose effects 

– including on the comparative figures for the previous year – were discussed in the notes to the finan-

cial statements; and (ii) standards that will apply in the future. The consolidated financial statements for 

2014 of the Enel Group were audited by the independent auditors Reconta Ernst & Young SpA, which 

issued an unqualified opinion, including with regard to the consistency of the report on operations with 

the consolidated financial statements, pursuant to Article 14 of Decree 39/2010.

  Under the terms of its engagement, Reconta Ernst & Young SpA also issued unqualified opinions on the 

financial statements for 2014 of the most significant Italian companies of the Enel Group. Moreover, du-

ring periodic meetings with the representatives of the audit firm, Reconta Ernst & Young SpA, the latter 

did not raise any issues concerning the reporting packages of the main foreign companies of the Enel 

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financial statements of the Enel Group, that would have a sufficiently material impact to be reported in 

the opinion on those financial statements;

 > taking  due  account  of  the  recommendations  of  the  European  Securities  and  Markets  Authority,  on 

January 21, 2013, in order to ensure greater transparency concerning the methods used by listed com-

panies  in  testing  goodwill  for  impairment,  in  line  with  the  recommendations  contained  in  the  joint 

Bank of Italy - CONSOB - ISVAP document 4 of March 3, 2010, and in the light of indications of CONSOB 

in its Communication 3907 of January 19, 2015, the compliance of the impairment testing procedure 

with the provisions of IAS 36 was expressly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, having 

obtained a favorable opinion in this regard from the Control and Risk Committee in February 2015, i.e. 

prior to the date of approval of the financial statements for 2014;

 > we examined the Board of Directors’ proposal for the allocation of net income for 2014 and the distri-

bution of available reserves and have no comments in this regard;

 > we  note  that  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company  certified,  following  appropriate  checks  by  the 

Control and Risk Committee, that as at the date on which the 2014 financial statements were appro-

ved, the Enel Group continued to meet the conditions established by CONSOB (set out in Article 36 of 

the Market Rules, approved with Resolution 16191 of October 29, 2007 as amended) concerning the 

accounting transparency and adequacy of the organizational structures and internal control systems 

that subsidiaries established and regulated under the law of non-EU countries must comply with so that 

Enel shares can continue to be listed on regulated markets in Italy; 

 > we monitored, within the scope of our responsibilities, the adequacy of the organizational structure of 

the Company (and the Enel Group as a whole), obtaining information from department heads and in 

meetings with the boards of auditors or equivalent bodies of a number of the main Enel Group compa-

nies in Italy and abroad, for the purpose of the reciprocal exchange of material information. During the 

second  Half  of  2014,  a  new  organizational  structure  based  on  a  matrix  of  Divisions  and  geographical 

areas  was  implemented  in  the  Enel  Group.  It  is  organized  into:  (i)  Divisions,  which  are  responsible  for 

managing and developing assets, optimizing their performance and the return on capital employed in 

the various geographical areas in which the Group operates. The Divisions comprise: Global Infrastructure 

and Networks, Global Generation, Global Trading, Renewable Energy, and Upstream Gas; (ii) regions and 

countries, which are responsible for managing relationships with local institutional bodies and regulatory 

authorities, as well as selling electricity and gas, in each of the countries in which the Group is present, 

while also providing staff and other service support to the Divisions. Regions and countries comprise: Italy, 

Iberia, Latin America, Eastern Europe; (iii) Global service functions, which are responsible for managing 

information and communication technology activities and procurement at the Group level; and (iv) Hol-

ding company functions, which are responsible for managing governance processes at the Group level. 

They include: Administration, Finance and Control, Human Resources and Organization, Communication, 

Legal and Corporate Affairs, Audit, European Union Affairs, and Innovation and Sustainability. The Board 

of Auditors feels that the organizational system described above is adequate to support the strategic de-

velopment of the Company and the Enel Group and is consistent with control requirements;

 > during meetings with the boards of auditors or equivalent bodies of a number of the Group’s main 

companies in Italy and abroad, no material issues emerged that would require reporting here; 

 > we monitored the independence of the audit firm Reconta Ernst & Young SpA, having received from 

them specific written confirmation that they met that requirement (pursuant to the provisions of Article 

17, paragraph 9, letter a) of Decree 39/2010) and having discussed the substance of that declaration 

with the audit partner. In this regard, we also monitored – as provided for under Article 19, paragraph 

1(d), of Decree 39/2010 – the nature and the scale of non-audit services provided to the Company and 

other Enel Group companies by Reconta Ernst & Young SpA and the entities belonging to its network, 

the fees for which are reported in the notes to the financial statements of the Company. Following our 

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examinations, the Board of Auditors feels that there are no critical issues concerning the independence 

of the audit firm Reconta Ernst & Young SpA. We held periodic meetings with the representatives of the 

audit firm, pursuant to Article 150, paragraph 3, of the Consolidated Law on Finance, and no material 

issues emerged that would require mention in this report. 

  As regards the provisions of Article 19, paragraph 3, of Decree 39/2010, Reconta Ernst & Young SpA 

provided the Board of Auditors with the report for 2014 “on key issues emerging during the statuto-

ry  audit”,  which  did  not  find  any  significant  shortcomings  in  the  internal  control  system  concerning 

financial reporting. The audit firm also reported that, as it performed its engagement, it provided sug-

gestions concerning a number of issues that, after being agreed with the competent units of the Com-

pany,  enabled  improvements  to  be  implemented.  The  audit  firm  also  reported  that  a  management 

letter for 2014 is being prepared;

 > we monitored the financial reporting process, the appropriateness of the administrative and accounting 

system and its reliability in representing operational events, as well as compliance with the principles 

of sound administration in the performance of the Company's business and we have no comments in 

that regard. We conducted our checks by obtaining information from those who served in 2014 as head 

of the Administration, Finance and Control department (taking due account of their role as the officer 

responsible for the preparation of the Company’s financial reports), examining Company documenta-

tion and analyzing the findings of the examination performed by Reconta Ernst & Young SpA. The Chief 

Executive Officer and the officer responsible for the preparation of the financial reports of Enel issued 

a  statement  (regarding  the  Company’s  2014  financial  statements)  certifying  (i)  the  appropriateness 

with  respect  to  the  characteristics  of  the  Company  and  the  effective  adoption  of  the  administrative 

and accounting procedures used in the preparation of the financial statements; (ii) the compliance of 

the content of the financial reports with international accounting standards endorsed by the European 

Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) 1606/2002; (iii) the correspondence of the financial statements with 

the information in the books and other accounting records and their ability to provide a true and fair 

representation of the performance and financial position of the Company; and (iv) that the report on 

operations accompanying the financial statements contains a reliable analysis of operations and perfor-

mance, as well as the situation of the issuer, together with a description of the main risks and uncertain-

ties to which it is exposed. The statement also affirmed that the appropriateness of the administrative 

and accounting procedures used in the preparation of the financial statements of the Company had 

been verified in an assessment of the internal control system for financial reporting (supported by the 

findings of the independent monitoring performed by the Company’s Audit department) and that the 

assessment of the internal control system did not identify any material issues. An analogous statement 

was prepared for the consolidated financial statements for 2014 of the Enel Group;

 > we monitored the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system, primarily through periodic 

meetings with those who served in 2014 as head of the Audit department of the Company and through 

a number of joint meetings with the Control and Risk Committee as well as with the participation of the 

Chairman of the Board of Auditors in the other meetings of the Control and Risk Committee and the 

subsequent examination of the associated documentation during those meetings. In the light of our 

examination and in the absence of significant issues, the internal control and risk management system 

can be considered adequate and effective. In February 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company 

expressed an analogous assessment of the situation and also noted that the main risks associated with 

the strategic targets set out in the 2015-2019 business plan were compatible with the management of 

the Company in a manner consistent with those targets;

 > during the year, the Board of Auditors received one report of censurable facts pursuant to Article 2408 

of the Italian Civil Code from a shareholder, who complained about restrictions on the procedures for 

submitting questions before the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 22, 2014. We responded appropriately 

to the shareholder, demonstrating the Company’s full compliance with the law and the specious nature 

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Group containing allegations of service problems or breach of contract in the performance of electricity 

supply and distribution activities. The Board of Auditors asked the competent Company units to con-

duct an appropriate investigation, which found no irregularities to report;

 > we monitored the effective implementation of the Corporate Governance Code, which the Company 

has adopted, verifying the compliance of Enel’s governance arrangements with the recommendations 

of the Code. Detailed information on the Company’s corporate governance system can be found in the 

report on corporate governance and ownership structure for 2014. In June 2014 and February 2015, 

the Board of Auditors verified that the Board of Directors, in evaluating the independence of non-exe-

cutive directors, correctly applied the assessment criteria specified in the Corporate Governance Code 

and the principle of the priority of substance over form set out in that Code, adopting a transparent 

procedure, the details of which are discussed in the report on corporate governance and ownership 

structure for 2014. As regards the “self-assessment” of the independence of its members, the Board of 

Auditors verified compliance, most recently in February 2015, with the requirements set out in both the 

Consolidated Law on Finance and the Corporate Governance Code;

 > since the listing of its shares, the Company has adopted specific rules (most recently amended in De-

cember 2012) for the internal management and processing of confidential information, which also set 

out the procedures for the disclosure of documentation and information concerning the Company and 

the  Group,  with  specific  regard  to  inside  information.  Those  rules  (which  can  be  consulted  at  www.

enel.com) contain appropriate provisions directed at subsidiaries to enable Enel to comply with statu-

tory market disclosure requirements, pursuant to Article 114, paragraph 2, of the Consolidated Law on 

Finance;

 > in 2002 the Company also adopted (and has subsequently updated) a Code of Ethics (also available at 

www.enel.com) that expresses the commitments and ethical responsibilities involved in the conduct of 

business, regulating and harmonizing corporate conduct in accordance with standards of maximum 

transparency and fairness with respect to all stakeholders;

 > with regard to the provisions of Legislative Decree 231 of June 8, 2001, which introduced into Italian 

law  a  system  of  administrative  (in  fact  criminal)  liability  for  companies  for  certain  types  of  offences 

committed by its directors, managers or employees on behalf of or to the benefit of the company, since 

July 2002 Enel has adopted a compliance program consisting of a “general part” and various “special 

parts” concerning the difference offences specified by Legislative Decree 231/2001 that the program is 

intended to prevent. For a description of the manner in which the model has been implemented by the 

various Group companies, please see the report on corporate governance and ownership structure for 

2014. The structure that monitors the operation and compliance with the program and is responsible 

for updating it (hereinafter, “the Supervisory Body”) is a collegial body. In 2014 it was composed of two 

external members with expertise on corporate organization matters, one of whom acted as chairman 

of the body, and the head of the Audit department, the head of the Legal and Corporate Affairs de-

partment and the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Company, since they have specific profes-

sional expertise regarding the application of the compliance program and are not directly involved in 

operating activities. The Board of Auditors received adequate information on the main activities carried 

out in 2014 by the Supervisory Body. Our examination of those activities found no facts or situations 

that would require mention in this report;

 > in 2014, the Board of Auditors issued the following opinions: 

 - a favorable opinion at the meeting of January 29, 2014 concerning the 2014 Audit Plan in accordance 

with the provisions of Article 7.C.1, letter c) of the Corporate Governance Code, preliminary to the 

resolutions pertaining to the Board of Directors in that regard;

 - a favorable opinion at the meeting of May 7, 2014 on the findings of Reconta Ernst & Young in its 

report on the major issues that arose in the statutory audit in 2013, in accordance with the provisions 

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of Article 7.C.1, letter e) of the Corporate Governance Code, preliminary to the assessments pertaining 

to the Board of Directors in that regard;

 - a favorable opinion at the meeting of June 17, 2014 concerning the replacement of the head of the 

Company’s Audit department, Francesca Di Carlo, by Silvia Fiori, as well as the remuneration to be 

paid to the latter for that position, in accordance with the proposal of the Chief Executive Officer – 

acting as director responsible for the internal control and risk management system and in agreement 

with the Chairman of the Board of Directors – in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.C.1, pa-

ragraph 2, of the Corporate Governance Code, preliminary to the resolutions pertaining to the Board 

of Directors in that regard;

 - a favorable opinion at the meeting of July 24, 2014, pursuant to Article 2389, paragraph 3, of the 

Italian Civil Code, concerning the remuneration to be paid to the members of the various committees 

established within the Board of Directors following the election of that Board by the Shareholders’ 

Meeting of May 22, 2014;

 - a  favorable  opinion  at  the  meeting  of  July  24,  2014  concerning  the  attendance  fee  to  be  paid  for 

participation in the meetings of the corporate boards to the magistrate of the State Audit Court dele-

gated to control the financial management of the Company;

 - a favorable opinion at the meeting of September 18, 2014, pursuant to Article 2389, paragraph 3, of 

the Italian Civil Code, concerning the remuneration and job conditions of the Chairman of the Board 

and the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager during the 2014-2016 term;

 - a favorable opinion at the meeting of October 29, 2014, pursuant to Article 20.5, paragraph 1, of the 

Company bylaws, concerning the replacement of the officer responsible for the preparation of the fi-

nancial reports, Luigi Ferraris, by Alberto De Paoli, in accordance with a proposal of the Chief Executive 

Officer, preliminary to the resolutions pertaining to the Board of Directors in that regard;

 > a report on the fixed and variable compensation accrued by those who served as Chairman of the Board of 

Directors, the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager and other directors in 2014 for their respective po-

sitions and any compensation instruments awarded to them will be contained (as provided for in the draft 

version, which the Board of Auditors has seen) in the Remuneration Report referred to in Article 123-ter 

of the Consolidated Law on Finance. It will be submitted for approval by the Board of Directors, acting on 

a proposal of the Nomination and Compensation Committee, and published in compliance with the time 

limits established by law. The design of these compensation instruments is in line with best practices, com-

plying with the principle of establishing a link with appropriate financial and non-financial performance 

targets and pursuing the creation of shareholder value over the medium and long term. The proposals to 

the Board of Directors concerning such forms of compensation and the determination of the associated 

parameters were prepared by the Nomination and Compensation Committee, which is made up of inde-

pendent directors, drawing on the findings of benchmarking analyses at the national and international le-

vel performed by an independent consulting firm. In addition, in determining the compensation package 

of the new directors with special duties, the resolution of the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 22, 2014 was 

implemented. That resolution, in application of Article 84-ter of Decree Law 69 of June 21, 2013 (ratified 

with amendments with Law 98 of August 9, 2013), established that for the election of the Board of Di-

rectors by that Shareholders’ Meeting the remuneration of directors with special duties could not be set 

by the Board of Directors in an amount exceeding 75% of the total remuneration of any form, including 

under an employment relationships with the Company, established during the previous term. Finally, the 

Report on Remuneration referred to in Article 123-ter of the Consolidated Law on Finance will contain, in 

compliance with the applicable CONSOB regulations, specific disclosures on the remuneration earned in 

2014 by key management personnel.

The Board of Auditors’ oversight activity in 2014 was carried out in 17 meetings and with participation in the 

18 meetings of the Board of Directors, and, through the Chairman, in the 13 meetings of the Control and Risk 

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Compensation Committee, in the 3 meetings of the Related Parties Committee and in the 6 meetings of the 

Corporate Governance Committee. The delegate of the State Audit Court participated in the meetings of the 

Board of Auditors and those of the Board of Directors.

During the course of this activity and on the basis of information obtained from Reconta Ernst & Young SpA, 

no omissions, censurable facts, irregularities or other significant developments were found that would requi-

re reporting to the regulatory authorities or mention in this report.

Based on the oversight activity performed and the information exchanged with the independent auditors 

Reconta Ernst & Young SpA, we recommend that you approve the Company's financial statements for the 

year ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with the proposals of the Board of Directors

Rome, April 8, 2015

The Board of Auditors

Sergio Duca

Chairman

Lidia D’Alessio 

Auditor

Gennaro Mariconda

Auditor

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statements of Enel SpA

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Report of the independent audit 
firm on the 2014 consolidated 
financial statements of the Enel 
Group

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Summary of the resolutions of 
the Ordinary and Extraordinary 
Shareholders’ Meeting

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Enel SpA held in Rome in single call on May 28, 

2015 at the Enel Conference Center at 125, Viale Regina Margherita, adopted the following resolutions du-

ring the ordinary session:

1.  approved the financial statements of Enel SpA for the year ended December 31, 2014, having acknowled-

ged the results of the consolidated financial statements of the Enel Group for the year ended December 

31, 2014, which closed with net income attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company of € 517 

million;

2.  resolved: 

(i) 

to earmark the net income for the year 2014 of Enel SpA, amounting to € 558,202,514.37, as fol-

lows:

a)  for distribution to the Shareholders, as dividend, € 0.05 for each of the 9,403,357,795 ordinary 

shares in circulation on June 22, 2015, the scheduled ex-dividend date, for an overall amount of 

€ 470,167,889.75; 

b)  for “retained earnings” the remaining part equal to € 88,034,624.62; 

(ii)  to earmark for distribution to the Shareholders also a part of the available reserve named “retained 

earnings” allocated in the financial statements of Enel SpA (amounting at the date of the Sharehol-

ders’ Meeting to € 6,061,293,373.19 overall), for an amount of € 0.09 for each of the 9,403,357,795 

ordinary shares in circulation on June 22, 2015, the scheduled ex-dividend date, for an overall amount 

of € 846,302,201.55

  paying, before withholding tax, if any, an overall dividend of € 0.14 per ordinary share – of which € 0.05 

as distribution of the 2014 net income and € 0.09 as partial distribution of the available reserve named 

“retained earnings” – as from June 24, 2015, with the ex-dividend date of coupon no. 23 falling on June 

22, 2015 and the “record date” (i.e. the date of the legitimate payment of dividends) coinciding with 

June 23, 2015; 

3.  resolved, pursuant to Article 2386 of the Italian Civil Code, the appointment of Alfredo Antoniozzi as 

a member of the Board of Directors, who will stay in office until the expiry of the Board of Directors in 

office at the date of the Shareholders’ Meeting, i.e. until the approval of 2016 financial statements;

4.  resolved to approve the Long Term Incentive Plan for 2015 reserved to the management of Enel SpA and/

or of its subsidiaries pursuant to Article 2359 of the Italian Civil Code, whose features are described in the 

relevant information document prepared pursuant to Article 84-bis, paragraph 1, of the Issuers Regulation 

adopted by CONSOB with Resolution 11971/1999, and to grant the Board of Directors, with the faculty to 

sub-delegate, all powers necessary for the actual implementation of the aforesaid Plan;

5.  resolved in favor of the first section of the remuneration report drawn up pursuant to Article 123-ter of 

Legislative Decree 58 dated February 24, 1998, and Article 84-quater of the Issuers Regulation adopted 

by CONSOB with Resolution 11971/1999, containing the description of the policy for the remuneration of 

Directors, General Manager and Executives with strategic responsibilities adopted by the Company for the 

financial year 2015, as well as the procedures used for the adoption and implementation of such policy.

In the extraordinary session, the Shareholders’ Meeting also resolved an amendment of the bylaws provisions 

concerning requirements of integrity and related causes of ineligibility and disqualification of members of 

the Board of Directors as set forth under Article 14-bis of the corporate bylaws.

376

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014Summary of the resolutions of 

the Ordinary and Extraordinary 

Shareholders’ Meeting

377

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSAttachments

379

Subsidiaries, associates and other 
significant equity investments of 
the Enel Group at December 31, 
2014

In compliance with CONSOB Notice DEM/6064293 of July 28, 2006 
and Article 126 of CONSOB Resolution 11971 of May 14, 1999, 
a list of subsidiaries and associates of Enel SpA at December 31, 
2014, pursuant to Article 2359 of the Italian Civil Code, and of 
other significant equity investments is provided below. Enel has full 
title to all investments.
The following information is included for each company: name, 
headquarters, share capital, currency in which share capital is 
denominated, activity, method of consolidation, Group companies 
that have a stake in the company and their respective ownership 
share, and the Group’s ownership share.

380

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Parent company

Enel SpA

Rome

Italy

9,403,357,795.00  EUR

Holding company

Holding

Group % 

holding

100.00%

Subsidiaries

(Cataldo) 
Hydro Power 
Associates

New York 
(New York)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

50.00%

68.29%

Chi Black River 
Inc.

Hydro 
Development 
Group Inc.

3-101-665717 SA

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

 10,000.00  CRC

3SUN Srl

Catania

Italy

 35,205,984.00  EUR

Adam Solar PV Project 
Three (Pty) Ltd

Adam Solar PV Project 
Two (RF) Pty Ltd

Mowbray

South Africa

 1.00  ZAR

Johannesburg South Africa

 10,000,000.00  ZAR

Adria Link Srl

Gorizia

Italy

 500,000.00  EUR

Agassiz Beach LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -   USD

Rome

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

Agatos Green Power 
Trino

Agrupación Acefhat 
AIE

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Development, design, 
construction and 
operation of solar 
panel manufacturing 
plants

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Design, construction 
and operation of 
merchant lines

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

PH Chucas SA

100.00%

42.67%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
SpA

33.33%

22.76%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

60.00%

40.97%

Equity

Enel Produzione 
SpA

33.33%

33.33%

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Solar Energy Srl

80.00%

54.63%

Barcelona

Spain

 793,340.00  EUR

Design and services

-

16.67%

11.69%

Endesa 
Distribución 
Eléctrica SL

Aguilon 20 SA

Zaragoza

Spain

 2,682,000.00  EUR

Albany Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Almeyda Solar SpA

Santiago

Chile

 1,736,965,000.00  CLP

Almussafes Servicios 
Energéticos SL

Alpe Adria Energia
SpA

Valencia

Spain

 3,010.00  EUR

Udine

Italy

 450,000.00  EUR

Altomonte Fv Srl

Cosenza

Italy

 100,000.00  EUR

Alvorada Energia SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 17,117,415.92  BRL

Ampla Energia 
e Serviços SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 129,823.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Management and 
maintenance of power 
plants

Design, construction 
and operation of 
merchant lines

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
and sale

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

51.00%

35.21%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.23%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

Equity

Enel Produzione 
SpA

40.50%

40.50%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Solar Energy Srl

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações Ltda

Chilectra Inversud 
SA

100.00%

68.29%

21.02%

55.79%

Andorra Desarrollo SA Teruel

Spain

 901,520.00  EUR

Regional development Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

10.34%

Enersis SA

21.38%

Endesa Brasil SA

46.89

Endesa 
Generación SA

100.00%

70.14%

381

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Annandale Solar LLC Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Apamea 2000 SL

Madrid

Spain

 3,010.00  EUR

Services

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Apiacás Energia SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 21,216,846.33  BRL

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Aquenergy Systems
Inc.

Greenville 
(South Carolina)

USA

Aquilae Solar SL

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 10,500.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

 3,008.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

Aragonesa de 
Actividades Energéticas 
SA

Teruel

Spain

 60,100.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações Ltda

Consolidated 
Hydro Southeast 
Inc.

Endesa Ingeniería 
SLU

Endesa 
Generación SA

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

50.00%

35.07%

100.00%

70.14%

Asociación Nuclear 
Ascó-Vandellós II AIE

Tarragona

Spain

 19,232,400.00  EUR

Atea Srl 

La Spezia

Italy

 10,001.00  EUR

Management and 
maintenance of power 
plants

Installation
of industrial machinery 
and equipment

Joint operation

Endesa 
Generación SA

85.41%

59.91%

Equity

Enel Italia Srl

0.01%

0.01%

Athonet Smartgrid Srl  Bolzano

Italy

 10,001.00  EUR

Research, development 
and design

Equity

Enel Italia Srl

0.01%

0.01%

Atwater Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

Aurora Distributed 
Solar LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Autumn Hills LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Ayesa Advanced 
Technologies SA

Seville

Spain

 663,520.00  EUR

IT services

Equity

Aysén Energía SA

Santiago

Chile

 4,900,100.00  CLP

Electricity

Equity

Aysén Transmisiòn 
SA

Santiago

Chile

 22,368,000.00  CLP

Electricity generation 
and sale

Equity

Barnet Hydro 
Company

Burlington 
(Vermont)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Endesa Servicios 
SL

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

Centrales 
Hidroeléctricas 
de Aysén SA

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

Centrales 
Hidroeléctricas de 
Aysén SA

Sweetwater 
Hydroelectric Inc.

22.00%

15.43%

0.51%

18.54%

99.00%

0.51%

18.54%

99.00%

90.00%

68.29%

10.00%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Beaver Falls Water 
Power Company

Philadelphia 
(Pennsylvania)

USA

Beaver Valley
Holdings Ltd

Philadelphia 
(Pennsylvania)

USA

Beaver Valley Power 
Company

Philadelphia 
(Pennsylvania)

USA

 -    USD

 2.00  USD

 30.00  USD

Biowatt - Recursos 
Energéticos Lda

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Black River Hydro 
Associates

New York 
(New York)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Marketing of 
projects for electricity 
generation from 
renewable resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Beaver Valley 
Holdings Ltd

67.50%

46.09%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

51.00%

35.21%

Hydro 
Development 
Group Inc.

Hydro 
Development 
Group Inc.

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Line-by-line

(Cataldo) Hydro 
Power Associates

75.00%

51.22%

382

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

Boiro Energia SA

Boiro

Spain

 601,010.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Consolidation 

method

Equity

Held by

% holding

Group % 

holding

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

40.00%

27.61%

 3,008.00  EUR

Real estate

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Bolonia Real Estate SL Madrid

Boott Field LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Spain

USA

Boott Hydropower Inc. Boston 

USA

(Massachusetts)

Boott Sheldon
Holdings LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Bp Hydro Associates

Boise (Idaho)

USA

Bp Hydro Finance 
Partnership

Salt Lake City 
(Utah)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Boott 
Hydropower Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Boott Sheldon 
Holdings LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Hydro Finance 
Holding Company 
Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi Idaho Inc.

68.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

32.00%

Line-by-line

Fulcrum Inc.

24.08%

68.29%

Braila Power SA

Sat Chiscani, 
Comuna 
Chiscani

Romania

 1,900,000.00  RON

Electricity generation

Equity

Brooten Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

Buffalo Dunes Wind 
Project LLC

Topeka
(Kansas)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Business Venture 
Investments 1468 
(Pty) Ltd

Bypass Limited

Lombardy East South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Boise 
(Idaho)

USA

 -    USD

Bypass Power
Company

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

 1.00  USD

Camposgen-Energia 
Lda

Oeiras

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Canastota Wind
Power LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Caney River Wind 
Project LLC

Topeka
(Kansas)

USA

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Bp Hydro 
Associates

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

EGPNA 
Development 
Holdings LLC

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

75.92%

29.93%

29.93%

100.00%

68.29%

75.00%

51.22%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Northwest Hydro 
Inc.

69.35%

68.29%

El Dorado Hydro

1.00%

Chi West Inc.

29.65%

Line-by-line

Chi West Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

80.00%

69.03%

Pp - Co-Geração 
SA

20.00%

Line-by-line

Essex Company

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Rocky Caney 
Wind LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Carboex SA

Madrid

Spain

 24,040,484.18  EUR

Fuel supply

Line-by-line

Carbopego - 
Abastecimientos e 
Combustiveis SA

Abrantes

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Fuel supply

Equity

100.00%

70.14%

0.01%

35.07%

Endesa 
Generación SA

Endesa 
Generación 
Portugal SA

Endesa 
Generación SA

49.99%

Carocraft (Pty) Ltd

Houghton 

South Africa

 116.00  ZAR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

97.00%

66.24%

383

Central Eólica Canela 
SA

Central Geradora 
Termelétrica Fortaleza 
SA

Central Hidráulica 
Güejar-Sierra SL

Central Térmica de 
Anllares AIE

Central Vuelta de 
Obligado SA

Centrales 
Hidroeléctricas de 
Aysén SA

Centrales Nucleares 
Almaraz-Trillo AIE

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Carodex (Pty) Ltd

Houghton

South Africa

 116.00  ZAR

Castle Rock Ridge 
Limited Partnership

Calgary 
(Alberta)

Canada

 -    CAD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

98.49%

67.26%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Canada Inc.

99.90%

68.29%

Cefeidas Desarrollo 
Solar SL

Puerto del 
Rosario

Spain

 3,008.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

Enel Alberta 
Wind Inc.

0.10%

Endesa Ingeniería 
SLU

50.00%

35.07%

Centrais Elétricas 
Cachoeira Dourada SA

Goiania

Brazil

 289,340,000.00  BRL

Central Dock Sud SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

35,595,178,229.00  ARS

Santiago

Chile

12,284,740,000.00  CLP

Caucaia

Brazil

 151,940,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
and sale

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Thermal generation 
plants

Line-by-line

Endesa Brasil SA

99.75%

51.03%

Line-by-line

Inversora Dock 
Sud SA

69.99%

24.24%

Line-by-line

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

75.00%

27.96%

Line-by-line

Endesa Brasil SA 100.00%

51.15%

Seville

Spain

 364,210.00  EUR

Madrid

Spain

 595,000.00  EUR

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 500,000.00  ARS

Operation of hydro-
electric plants

Equity

Operation of thermal 
plants

Equity

Electrical facilities 
construction

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Endesa 
Generación SA

Hidroeléctrica El 
Chocón SA

33.30%

22.99%

33.33%

23.38%

33.20%

9.80%

Santiago

Chile

158,975,665,182.00  CLP

Design

Equity

Endesa Costanera 
SA

1.30%

Central Dock 
Sud SA

6.40%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

51.00%

18.54%

Madrid

Spain

 -    EUR

Management of 
nuclear plants

Equity

Nuclenor SA

0.69%

16.77%

Centrum Pre Vedu a 
Vyskum Sro

Kalná nad 
Hronom 
Mochovce 6

Slovakia

 6,639.00  EUR

Milan

Italy

 8,550,000.00  EUR

CESI - Centro 
Elettrotecnico 
Sperimentale Italiano 
Giacinto Motta SpA

Held for sale

Endesa 
Generación SA

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

23.57%

100.00%

66.00%

Equity

Enel SpA

42.70%

42.70%

Research and 
development on 
natural sciences and 
engineering

Research and testing 
services

Chepei Desarollo 
Solar L

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

Chi Black River Inc.

Chi Idaho Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Chi Minnesota Wind 
LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Chi Operations Inc.

Chi Power Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Chi Power Marketing 
Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

384

 3,008.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

 100.00  USD

 100.00  USD

 -    USD

 100.00  USD

 100.00  USD

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

50.00%

35.07%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Endesa Ingeniería 
SLU

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Chi West Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Chilectra Inversud SA Santiago

Chilectra SA

Santiago

Chile

Chile

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

 569,020,000.00  USD

Holding company

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

100.00%

36,792,868,194.00  CLP

Holding company, 
electricity distribution

Line-by-line

Inmobiliaria 
Manso de Velasco 
Ltda

0.01%

60.07%

60.07%

Chinango SAC

Lima

Peru

 294,249,298.00  PEN

Chisago Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

Chisholm View Wind 
Project LLC

Oklahoma City USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

Edegel SA

99.08%

80.00%

28.42%

100.00%

68.29%

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

75.00%

51.22%

Electricity generation, 
sale and transmission

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Chladiace Veze 
Bohunice Spol Sro

Bohunice

Slovakia

 16,598.00  EUR

Codensa SA ESP

Bogotá DC

Colombia

13,209,330,000.00  COP

Engineering and 
construction

Equity

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

35.00%

23.10%

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

39.13%

29.34%

Cogeneración El Salto 
SL (in liquidation)

Zaragoza

Spain

 36,060.73  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

-

Cogeneración Lipsa SL Barcelona

Spain

 720,000.00  EUR

Rome

Italy

 21,372,000.00  EUR

Fortaleza

Brazil

 442,950,000.00  BRL

Line-by-line

Endesa Brasil SA

58.87%

39.32%

Equity

Equity

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

Construction of port 
infrastructure

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Compagnia Porto Di 
Civitavecchia SpA

Companhia Energética 
do Ceará SA

Companhia Térmica 
Lusol ACE

Barreiro

Portugal

 -    EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Companhia Térmica 
Oliveira Ferreira ACE (in 
liquidation)

Riba de Ave

Portugal

 -    EUR

Electricity generation

-

Companhia Térmica 
Ribeira Velha ACE

São Paio de 
Oleiros

Portugal

 -    EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Produzione 
SpA

9.35%

20.00%

13.81%

20.00%

13.81%

25.00%

25.00%

15.18%

95.00%

65.58%

95.00%

65.58%

49.00%

69.03%

51.00%

Enersis SA

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Pp - Co-Geração 
SA

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Compañía de 
Interconexión 
Energética SA

Compañía de 
Transmisión del 
Mercosur SA

Compañía Eléctrica 
Tarapacá SA

Compañía Energética 
Veracruz SAC

Compañía Eólica 
Tierras Altas SA

Compañía 
Transportista de Gas 
de Canarias SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 285,050,000.00  BRL

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 14,175,999.00  ARS

Santiago

Chile

331,815,034,140.00  CLP

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Line-by-line

Endesa Brasil SA 100.00%

51.15%

Line-by-line

Compañía de 
Interconexión 
Energética SA

100.00%

51.15%

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

3.78%

37.28%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

96.21%

Lima 

Peru

 2,886,000.00  PEN

Hydroelectric projects Line-by-line

Generalima SA

100.00%

60.62%

Soria

Spain

 13,222,000.00  EUR

Wind plants

Equity

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 800,003.00  EUR

Natural gas transport

Equity

35.63%

24.60%

47.18%

33.09%

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Unión Eléctrica 
de Canarias 
Generación SAU

Compostilla Re SA

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

 12,000,000.00  EUR

Reinsurance

Line-by-line

Enel Insurance NV 100.00%

85.07%

Concert Srl

Rome

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

Product, plant and 
equipment certification

Line-by-line

Enel Ingegneria e 
Ricerca SpA

49.00%

100.00%

Coneross Power 
Corporation Inc.

Greenville 
(South Carolina)

USA

 110,000.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Aquenergy 
Systems Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Produzione 
SpA

51.00%

385

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Consolidated Hydro 
New Hampshire Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Consolidated Hydro 
New York Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Consolidated Hydro 
Southeast Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

USA

 130.00  USD

 200.00  USD

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

95.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Consolidated Pumped 
Storage Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 550,000.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Consorcio Eólico 
Marino Cabo de 
Trafalgar SL

Cadiz

Spain

 200,000.00  EUR

Wind plants

Equity

Copenhagen 
Associates

New York 
(New York)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Equity

Corporación Eólica de 
Zaragoza SL

Zaragoza

Spain

 1,021,600.00  EUR

Courtenay Wind Farm 
LLC

Bismarck (North 
Dakota)

USA

 -    USD

De Rock’l Srl

Bucharest

Romania

 5,629,000.00  RON

Depuracion Destilacion 
Reciclaje SL

Boiro

Spain

 600,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Desarollo Photosolar SLLas Palmas de 

Spain 

 3,008.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

Gran Canaria

Mexico City

Mexico

 5,313,807.00  MXN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Gauley River 
Power Partners LP

5.00%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Hydro 
Development 
Group Inc.

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

81.82%

55.87%

50.00%

34.52%

50.00%

68.29%

50.00%

25.00%

17.26%

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Romania Srl 

100.00%

68.29%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

40.00%

27.61%

Endesa Ingeniería 
SLU

Enel Green Power 
México Srl de Cv

Energia Nueva 
Energia Limpia 
Mexico Srl de Cv

Empresa Electrica 
Panguipulli SA

50.00%

35.07%

99.99%

68.29%

0.01%

100.00%

68.23%

Santiago

Chile

 351,604,338.00  CLP

Houghton

South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

100.00%

68.29%

Valencia

Spain

 578,000.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

-

Endesa Servicios 
SL

14.39%

10.09%

Barcelona

Spain

 108,240.00  EUR

Bogotá DC

Colombia

 1,000,000.00  COP

Tenerife

Spain

 12,621,210.00  EUR

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Electricity purchase, 
transmission and 
distribution

Line-by-line

Endesa Red SA

55.00%

70.14%

Hidroeléctrica de 
Catalunya SL

45.00%

Equity

Codensa SA ESP

49.00%

14.38%

Line-by-line

Endesa Red SA

100.00%

70.14%

Desarrollo de Fuerzas 
Renovables Srl de 
Cv

Diego de Almagro 
Matriz SpA

Dioflash (Proprietary) 
Limited

Diseño de Sistemas en 
silicio SA
(in liquidation)

Distribuidora de 
Energía Eléctrica 
del Bages SA

Distribuidora Eléctrica 
de Cundinamarca 
SA ESP

Distribuidora Eléctrica 
del Puerto de La Cruz 
SA

386

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 497,610,000.00  ARS

Holding company

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

23.42%

30.87%

Distrilec Inversora 
SA

Dodge Center 
Distributed Solar
LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Dominica Energía 
Limpia Srl de Cv

Colonia 
Guadalupe Inn

Mexico

 279,282,225.00  MXN

Eastwood Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Edegel SA

Lima

Peru

 2,064,301,735.00  PEN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation, 
distribution and sale

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

Porto

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Porto

Portugal

 200,000.00  EUR

EED - 
Empreendimentos 
Eólicos do Douro SA

EEVM - 
Empreendimentos 
Eólicos Vale do Minho 
SA

EGP BioEnergy Srl

Rome

Italy

 1,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

 1,000.00  USD

Holding company

Line-by-line

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

0.89%

Enersis SA

27.19%

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Enel Green Power 
México Srl de Cv

100.00%

68.29%

99.96%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

0.04%

100.00%

68.29%

29.40%

35.53%

54.20%

100.00%

69.03%

50.00%

25.89%

Line-by-line

Equity

Generandes 
Perú SA

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Eolverde - SGPS 
SA

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Puglia Srl 

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Padoma Wind 
Power LLC

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Padoma Wind 
Power LLC

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Development LLC

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Northwest Hydro 
Inc.

17.50%

Endesa 
Generación SA

40.99%

33.07%

Line-by-line

Chi West Inc.

82.50%

68.29%

EGP Geronimo Holding 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

EGP Jewel Valley LLC Wilmington 

USA

EGP Solar 1 LLC

(Delaware)

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

EGP Stillwater Solar
LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

EGP Timber Hills
Project LLC

Los Angeles 
(California)

EGPNA Development 
Holdings LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

EGPNA Wind Holdings 
1 LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

El Dorado Hydro

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

USA

Elcogas SA

Puertollano

Spain

 809,690.40  EUR

Electricity generation

Equity

Elcomex Solar Energy 
Srl

Costanza

Romania

 4,590,000.00  RON

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Enel SpA

4.32%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Romania Srl 

100.00%

68.29%

Elecgas SA

Santarem 
(Pego)

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Combined-cycle 
electricity generation 

Equity

50.00%

35.07%

Endesa 
Generación 
Portugal SA

Electra Capital (RF) 
Pty Ltd

Johannesburg South Africa

 10,000,000.00  ZAR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

60.00%

40.97%

387

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Eléctrica Cabo Blanco 
SA

Lima

Peru

 46,508,170.00  PEN

Holding company

Line-by-line

Generalima SA

20.00%

60.62%

Eléctrica de Jafre SA

Girona

Spain

 165,880.00  EUR

Eléctrica de Lijar SL

Cadiz

Spain

 1,081,820.00  EUR

Enersis SA

80.00%

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Equity

Hidroeléctrica de 
Catalunya SL

47.46%

33.29%

Electricity transmission 
and distribution

Equity

Endesa Red SA

50.00%

35.07%

Electricidad de Puerto 
Real SA

Cadiz

Spain

 6,611,130.00  EUR

Distribution and supply 
of electricity

Equity

Endesa Red SA

50.00%

35.07%

Electrogas SA

Santiago

Chile

 61,832,327.00  USD

Holding company

Equity

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

42.50%

15.45%

Emgesa Panama SA

Panama

Panama

 10,000.00  USD

Electricity trading

Line-by-line

Emgesa SA ESP

100.00%

22.87%

Emgesa SA ESP

Bogotá DC

Colombia

655,222,310,000.00  COP

Electricity generation 
and sale

Line-by-line

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

26.87%

22.87%

Emittenti Titoli SpA

Milan

Italy

 5,200,000.00  EUR

-

-

Enel SpA

10.00%

10.00%

Enersis SA

21.61%

Empreendimento 
Eólico de Rego Lda

Empreendimentos 
Eólicos Serra do
Sicó SA

Empreendimentos 
Eólicos de Viade Lda

Empresa Carbonífera 
del Sur SA

Empresa de 
Distribución Eléctrica 
de Lima Norte SAA

Empresa de Energía 
Cundinamarca SA ESP

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Porto

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Madrid

Spain

 18,030,000.00  EUR

Mining

Line-by-line

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Endesa 
Generación SA

51.00%

35.21%

52.38%

36.16%

80.00%

55.22%

100.00%

70.14%

Lima

Peru

 638,560,000.00  PEN

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

24.00%

45.79%

Bogotá DC

Colombia

39,699,630,000.00  COP

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Equity

51.68%

82.34%

11.84%

Inversiones 
Distrilima SA

Distribuidora 
Eléctrica de 
Cundinamarca 
SA ESP

Empresa Distribuidora 
Sur SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 898,590,000.00  ARS

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

20.85%

43.41%

Enersis SA

22.25%

Distrilec Inversora 
SA

56.36%

Santiago

Chile

 82,222,000.00  CLP

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

100.00%

60.07%

Lima

Peru

 73,982,594.00  PEN

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Generalima SA

36.50%

58.50%

Santiago

Chile

 48,038,937.00  CLP

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

0.01%

68.23%

Electrica Cabo 
Blanco SA

60.00%

Santiago

Chile

 200,319,020.73  CLP

Santiago

Chile

1,331,714,090,000.00  CLP

Santiago

Chile

12,647,752,517.00  CLP

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

99.99%

Line-by-line

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

92.65%

33.69%

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

59.98%

36.36%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

51.00%

34.80%

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Panama

Panama

 58,500,000.00  USD

Electricity transmission 
and distribution

-

Endesa 
Latinoamérica SA

11.11%

11.11%

Empresa Eléctrica de 
Colina Ltda

Empresa Eléctrica de 
Piura SA

Empresa Electrica 
Panguipulli SA

Empresa Eléctrica 
Pehuenche SA

Empresa Nacional de 
Electricidad SA

Empresa Nacional de 
Geotermia SA

Empresa Propietaria de 
La Red SA

388

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

En-Brasil Comercio e 
Serviços SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity

Line-by-line

Endesa Argentina SA Buenos Aires

Argentina

 514,530,000.00  ARS

Holding company

Line-by-line

Central Geradora 
Termelétrica 
Fortaleza SA

0.01%

51.15%

Endesa Brasil SA

99.99%

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

0.34%

36.36%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

99.66%

Endesa Brasil SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,028,760,000.00  BRL

Holding company

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

5.33%

51.15%

Edegel SA

4.00%

Chilectra Inversud 
SA

5.94%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

34.64%

Enersis SA

50.09%

Endesa Capital SA

Madrid

Spain

 60,200.00  EUR

Finance company

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Cemsa SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 14,010,014.00  ARS

Energy trading

Line-by-line

Endesa Argentina 
SA

45.00%

49.70%

Enersis SA

55.00%

Endesa 
Comercialização de 
Energia SA

Porto

Portugal

 250,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
and sale

Line-by-line

Endesa Energía 
SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Costanera SA Buenos Aires

Argentina

 701,988,378.00  ARS

Electricity generation 
and sale

Line-by-line

Southern Cone 
Power Argentina 
SA

1.15%

27.52%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

24.85%

Endesa Argentina 
SA

49.68%

Endesa Distribución 
Eléctrica SL

Barcelona

Spain

 1,204,540,060.00  EUR

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Endesa Red SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Energía SA

Madrid

Spain

 12,981,860.00  EUR

Endesa Energía XXI SL Madrid

Spain

 2,000,000.00  EUR

Marketing of energy 
products

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Marketing and energy-
related services

Line-by-line

Endesa Energía 
SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Financiación 
Filiales SA

Madrid

Spain

4,621,003,006.00  EUR

Finance company

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Gas SAU

Zaragoza

Spain

 45,261,350.00  EUR

Gas production, 
transmission and 
distribution

Line-by-line

Endesa Red SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Generación 
II SA

Endesa Generación 
Nuclear 

Endesa Generación 
Portugal SA

Seville

Spain

 63,107.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Seville 

Spain 

 60,000.00  EUR

Subholding company
in the nuclear sector

Line-by-line

Paço de Arcos

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

100.00%

70.14%

0.20%

70.14%

Endesa 
Generación SA

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Endesa Energía 
SA

0.20%

Enel Green Power 
España SL

0.20%

Energías de 
Aragón II SL

0.20%

Endesa 
Generación SA

99.20%

389

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Endesa Generación SA Seville

Spain

 1,945,329,830.00  EUR

Endesa Ingeniería SLU Seville

Spain

 1,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
and sale

Consulting and 
engineering services

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Line-by-line

Endesa Red SA

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Latinoamérica 
SA

Endesa Operaciones y 
Servicios Comerciales 
SL

Madrid

Spain

 796,683,058.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Barcelona

Spain

 10,138,580.00  EUR

Services

Line-by-line

Enel
Iberoamérica Srl

Endesa Energía 
SA

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

70.14%

Endesa Power
Trading Ltd

London

Endesa Red SA

Barcelona

Endesa SA

Madrid

Endesa Servicios SL

Madrid

Enel Alberta Wind Inc. Calgary 
(Alberta)

United 
Kingdom

Spain

Spain

Spain

Canada

Enel Atlantic Canada
LP

St. John 
(Newfoundland)

Canada

 2.00  GBP

Trading

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

 714,985,850.00  EUR

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

 1,270,502,540.40  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel
Iberoamérica Srl

70.14%

70.14%

 89,999,790.00  EUR

Services

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

 16,251,021.00  CAD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Canada Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

 -    CAD

Wind

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil
Participações Ltda

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,631,724,677.53  BRL

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel Cove Fort II LLC Wilmington 

USA

(Delaware)

Enel Cove Fort LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Distributie
Banat SA

Enel Distributie 
Dobrogea SA

Enel Distributie 
Muntenia SA

Timisoara

Romania

 382,158,580.00  RON

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Costanza

Romania

 280,285,560.00  RON

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Bucharest

Romania

 271,635,250.00  RON

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Geothermal 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Newind Group 
Inc.

0.10%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Canada Inc.

99.90%

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

0.01%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
International BV

99.99%

EGPNA 
Development 
Holdings LLC

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

100.00%

68.29%

51.00%

51.00%

51.00%

51.00%

64.43%

64.43%

Enel Distribuzione SpA Rome

Enel Energia SpA

Rome

Italy

Italy

 2,600,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

 302,039.00  EUR

Electricity and gas sales Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Energie Muntenia 
SA

Bucarest

Romania

 37,004,350.00  RON

Electricity sale

Line-by-line

Enel Energie SA

Bucharest

Romania

 140,000,000.00  RON

Electricity sale

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

64.43%

64.43%

51.00%

51.00%

Enel Iberoamérica Srl Madrid

Spain

 500,000,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Esn Energo LLC
(in liquidation)

Saint Petersburg Russian 

 2,700,000.00  RUB

Federation

-

Operation and 
maintenance of 
electricity generation 
plants

Enel Esn 
Management BV

100.00%

75.00%

Enel Esn Management 
BV

Amsterdam

Enel Finance 
International NV 

Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

The 
Netherlands

 18,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel Produzione 
SpA

75.00%

75.00%

 1,478,810,370.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Fortuna SA

Panama

Panama

 100,000,000.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Panama SA

50.06%

34.18%

Enel France Sas

Paris

France

 34,937,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel Gas Rus LLC 

Moscow

Russian 
Federation

 350,000.00  RUB

Energy services

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Geothermal LLC Wilmington 

USA

 -    USD

(Delaware)

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Essex Company

100.00%

68.29%

390

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Enel Green Power 
Bulgaria EAD

Enel Green Power 
Cabeça de Boi SA

Enel Green Power CAI 
Agroenergy Srl

Enel Green Power 
Calabria Srl

Sofia

Bulgaria

 35,231,000.00  BGN

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 19,017,956.00  BRL

Rome

Italy

 100,000.00  EUR

Rome

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

Enel Green Power 
Canada Inc.

Montreal 
(Quebec)

Canada

 85,681,857.00  CAD

Enel Green Power
Chile Ltda

Santiago

Chile

15,649,360,000.00  CLP

Enel Green Power 
Colombia

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

Enel Green Power 
Cristal Eólica SA

Bogotá DC

Colombia

 300,000,000.00  COP

San José

Costa Rica

 27,500,000.00  USD

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 104,833,130.71  BRL

Plant construction, 
operation and 
maintenance

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources 

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
and sale from 
renewable resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
SpA

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
SpA

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Hydromac Energy 
BV

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

0.01%

68.23%

99.99%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Damascena Eólica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Delfina A Eólica SA

Enel Green Power 
Delfina B Eólica SA

Enel Green Power 
Delfina C Eólica SA

Enel Green Power 
Delfina D Eólica SA

Enel Green Power 
Delfina E Eólica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

 Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento Ltda

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 13,900,297.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power
Dois Riachos Eólica
SA

Enel Green Power 
Ecuador SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000.00  BRL

Quito

Ecuador

 26,000.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

1.00%

68.29%

99.00%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

67.61%

99.99%

68.29%

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Parque Eólico 
Serra Azul Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Partecipazioni 
Speciali Srl

Enel Green Power 
International BV

0.01%

100.00%

68.29%

99.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

1.00%

391

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

Consolidation 

Enel Green Power El 
Salvador SA de Cv

Enel Green Power 
Emiliana Eólica SA

San Salvador

El Salvador

 3,071,090.00  SVC

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 120,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
SpA

70.00%

47.80%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

65.00%

44.87%

% holding

99.00%

Group % 

holding

67.61%

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

40.00%

69.03%

60.00%

1.00%

68.29%

99.00%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Parque Eólico 
Curva dos Ventos 
Ltda

Endesa 
Generación SA

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Enel Green Power 
SpA

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Parque Eólico 
Curva dos Ventos 
Ltda

Hydromac Energy 
BV

98.00%

68.29%

2.00%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

67.61%

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

99.90%

68.23%

Enel Green Power 
International BV

0.01%

1.00%

68.29%

99.00%

Parque Eólico 
Serra Azul Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Madrid

Spain

 11,152.74  EUR

Enel Green Power 
Esperança Eólica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Fazenda SA

Enel Green Power 
Finale Emilia Srl

Enel Green Power 
Granadilla SL

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Enel Green Power 
Ituverava Norte
Solar SA

Enel Green Power 
Ituverava Solar SA

Enel Green Power 
Ituverava Sul Solar SA

Enel Green Power 
Joana Eólica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 12,834,623.00  BRL

Rome

Italy

 10,000,000.00  EUR

Tenerife

Spain

 3,012.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Guatemala

Guatemala

 5,000.00  GTQ

Holding company

Line-by-line

Maroussi

Greece

 7,687,850.00  EUR

Holding company, 
energy services

Line-by-line

Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

 244,532,298.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 120,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power
Latin America Ltda

Santiago

Chile

 30,728,470.00  CLP

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Maniçoba Eólica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

392

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Enel Green Power 
México S de RL de Cv

Mexico City

Mexico

 973,703,665.00  MXN

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

0.01%

Enel Green Power 
International BV

99.99%

Group % 

holding

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Modelo I Eolica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 125,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.00%

68.12%

Enel Green Power 
Modelo II Eolica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil 

 1,250,000,000.00  BRL

Endesa Brasil SA

1.00%

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.00%

68.12%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Development LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Enel Green Power 
North America Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

 -    USD

 50.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Endesa Brasil SA

1.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Panama SA

Enel Green Power 
Partecipazioni
Speciali Srl

Enel Green Power Pau 
Ferro Eólica SA

Panama

Panama

 3,000.00  USD

Holding company

Line-by-line

Rome

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 135,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Pedra do Gerônimo 
Eólica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 135,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Enel Green Power 
SpA

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

99.00%

68.28%

1.00%

99.00%

68.28%

1.00%

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Parque Eólico 
Fontes dos 
Ventos Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Parque Eólico 
Fontes dos 
Ventos Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Perù SA

Lima

Peru

 1,000.00  PEN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

99.90%

68.23%

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

0.01%

Enel Green Power 
Primavera Eolica SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 140,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
and sale from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Puglia Srl 

Rome

Italy

 1,000,000.00  EUR

Enel Green Power 
Romania Srl 

Sat Rusu de Sus 
Nuseni

Romania

 2,430,631,000.00  RON

Enel Green Power
RSA (Pty) Ltd

Johannesburg South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Enel Green Power
Salto Apiacás SA

Niterói 
(Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil

 14,412,120.00  BRL

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
SpA

1.00%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
South Africa

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.00%

68.29%

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Parque Eólico 
Serra Azul Ltda

1.00%

393

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Enel Green Power
San Gillio Srl 

Enel Green Power
São Judas Eólica SA

Rome

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 100,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
SpA

80.00%

54.63%

Electricity generation 
and sale from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power
Solar Energy Srl

Rome

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

Enel Green Power 
South Africa

Amsterdam 

The 
Netherlands

 18,000.00  EUR

Enel Green Power
SpA

Enel Green Power 
Strambino Solar Srl

Enel Green Power 
Tacaicó Eólica SA

Rome

Italy

 1,000,000,000.00  EUR

Turin

Italy

 250,000.00  EUR

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 80,000,000.00  BRL

Enel Green Power 
Turkey Enerji Yatirimlari 
Anonim Şirketi

Istanbul

Turkey

 10,154,658.00  TRY

Enel Green Power 
Uruguay SA

Enel Green Power 
Villoresi Srl

Enel Ingegneria e 
Ricerca SpA

Oficina 1508

Uruguay

 400,000.00  UYU

Rome

Italy

 200,000.00  EUR

Rome

Italy

 30,000,000.00  EUR

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
SpA

1.00%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

68.29%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
SpA

60.00%

40.97%

Line-by-line

99.00%

68.28%

1.00%

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Parque Eólico 
Fontes dos 
Ventos Ltda

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
SpA

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Design, development, 
construction 
and operation of 
photovoltaic plants 
(holding company)

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Analysis, design, 
construction and 
maintenance of 
engineering works

Enel Insurance NV

Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

 60,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

50.00%

85.07%

Endesa SA

50.00%

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

 1,593,050,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Italia Srl

Rome

Italy

 50,000,000.00  EUR

Enel Kansas LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

Enel Lease Eurl

Lyon

France

 500,000.00  EUR

Enel Longanesi 
Developments Srl

Rome

Italy

 10,000,000.00  EUR

Enel M@P Srl

Rome

Italy

 100,000.00  EUR

Personnel 
administration activities, 
information technology 
and business services

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Prospecting and 
development of 
hydrocarbon fields

Metering, remote 
control and connectivity 
services via power line 
communication

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel France Sas

100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Trade SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Distribuzione 
SpA

100.00%

100.00%

394

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSEnel Servicii Comune 
SA

Enel Servizio Elettrico 
SpA

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Enel Nevkan Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Enel Oil & Gas SpA

Rome

Enel Oil & Gas
España SL

Madrid

Italy

Spain

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

 200,000,000.00  EUR

Upstream gas

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

 33,000.00  EUR

Hydrocarbon 
prospecting, 
development and 
production

Line-by-line

Enel Oil & Gas 
SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Productie Srl

Bucharest

Romania

 20,210,200.00  RON

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Produzione SpA Rome

Italy

 1,800,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Romania Srl

Judetul Ilfov

Romania

 200,000.00  RON

Business services

Line-by-line

Enel Russia OJSC

Ekaterinburg

Enel Salt Wells LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Russian 
Federation

USA

35,371,898,370.00  RUB

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Bucharest

Romania

 33,000,000.00  RON

Energy services

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Geothermal 
LLC

100.00%

100.00%

56.43%

56.43%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Distributie 
Dobrogea SA

50.00%

51.00%

Enel Distributie 
Banat SA

50.00%

Rome

Italy

 10,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity sale

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Sole Srl

Rome

Enel Soluções 
Energéticas Ltda

Niterói 
(Rio de Janeiro)

Italy

Brazil

 4,600,000.00  EUR

Public lighting systems Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

 5,000,000.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.99%

68.29%

Enel Stillwater LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Stoccaggi Srl
(in liquidation)

Rome

Italy

 3,030,000.00  EUR

-

Construction and 
operation of storage 
fields. Storage of 
natural gas

Parque Eólico 
Fontes dos 
Ventos Ltda

Enel Geothermal 
LLC

0.01%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Trade SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Surprise Valley LLC Wilmington 

USA

(Delaware)

Enel Texkan Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Geothermal 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi Power Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Trade d.o.o.

Zagabria

Croatia

 2,240,000.00  HRK

Electricity trading 

Line-by-line

Enel Trade SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Trade Romania Srl Bucharest

Romania

 21,250,000.00  RON

Electricity sourcing and 
trading

Line-by-line

Enel Trade SpA

100.00%

100.00%

 300,000.00  EUR

Electricity trading

Line-by-line

Enel Trade SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Trade Serbia d.o.o. Belgrade

Enel Trade SpA

Rome

Serbia

Italy

Enel.Factor SpA

Enel.Newhydro Srl

Enel.si Srl

Rome

Rome

Rome

Italy

Italy

Italy

Enelco SA

Athens

Greece

 60,108.80  EUR

Enelpower Contractor 
and Development 
Saudi Arabia Ltd

Riyad

Saudi Arabia

 5,000,000.00  SAR

 90,885,000.00  EUR

Fuel trading and 
logistics - Electricity 
sales

 12,500,000.00  EUR

Factoring

 1,000,000.00  EUR

 5,000,000.00  EUR

Engineering and water 
systems

Plant engineering and 
energy services

Plant construction, 
operation and 
maintenance

Plant construction, 
operation and 
maintenance

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Energia SpA 100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

75.00%

75.00%

Line-by-line

Enelpower SpA

51.00%

51.00%

395

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

Consolidation 

Enelpower do Brasil 
Ltda

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 1,242,000.00  BRL

Electrical engineering

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

% holding

0.01%

Group % 

holding

68.29%

Enelpower SpA

Milan

Italy

 2,000,000.00  EUR

ENEOP-Eólicas de 
Portugal SA

Paço de Arcos

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Engineering and 
construction

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Equity

Enercor - Produção
de Energia ACE

Montijo

Portugal

 -    EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Energética de Rosselló 
AIE

Energía de
La Loma SA

Barcelona

Spain

 3,606,060.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

Equity

Jean

Spain

 4,450,000.00  EUR

Bio-mass

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Energia Eolica Srl

Rome

Italy

 4,840,000.00  EUR

Energia Global de 
México (Enermex) SA 
de Cv

Energia Global 
Operaciones SA

Mexico City

Mexico

 50,000.00  MXN

San José

Costa Rica

 10,000.00  CRC

Energia Marina SpA

Santiago

Chile

2,404,240,000,00 CLP

Energia Nueva
de Iggu S de RL de Cv

Mexico City

Mexico

 3,139,737,500.00  MXN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

99.99%

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Line-by-line

Enel SpA

100.00%

100.00%

17.98%

24.82%

17.98%

70.00%

69.03%

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Pp - Co-Geração 
SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
SpA

30.00%

27.00%

18.64%

50.86%

35.11%

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

99.00%

67.61%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

25.00%

17.06%

Line-by-line

Energía Nueva 
Energía Limpia 
Mexico S de RL 
de Cv

Enel Green 
PowerMéxico S 
de RL de Cv

Enel Green Power 
International BV

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

0.01%

68.23%

99.90%

99.96%

68.29%

0.04%

50.00%

34.52%

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

66.67%

46.02%

68.42%

47.23%

Energía Nueva Energía 
Limpia Mexico S de RL 
de Cv

Mexico City

Mexico

 5,339,650.00  MXN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Energías Alternativas 
del Sur SL

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 601,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Equity

Energías de Aragón
I SL

Energías de Aragón 
II SL

Zaragoza

Spain

 3,200,000.00  EUR

Electricity transmission, 
distribution and sale

Line-by-line

Endesa 
Generación SA

100.00%

70.14%

Zaragoza

Spain

 18,500,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Energías de Graus SL

Barcelona

Spain

 1,298,160.00  EUR

Hydroelectric plants

Line-by-line

Energías de
La Mancha SA

Villarta de San 
Juan (Ciudad 
Real)

Spain

 279,500.00  EUR

Bio-mass

Line-by-line

La Coruña

Spain

 270,450.00  EUR

Madrid

Spain

 963,300.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

77.00%

53.15%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

80.00%

55.22%

Energías Especiales
de Careon SA

Energías Especiales
de Pena Armada SA

396

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Energías Especiales
del Alto Ulla SA

Energías Especiales
del Bierzo SA

Energías Renovables
La Mata SAPI de Cv

Madrid

Spain

 1,722,600.00  EUR

Torre del Bierzo Spain

 1,635,000.00  EUR

Mexico City

Mexico

 656,615,400.00  MXN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

50.00%

34.52%

Line-by-line

Energia Nueva 
de Iggu S de RL 
de Cv

0.01%

68.29%

Energie Eléctrique de 
Tahaddart SA

Energosluzby AS
(in liquidation)

Tangeri

Morocco

 750,400,000.00  MAD

Combined-cycle 
generation plants

Equity

Trnava

Slovakia

 33,194.00  EUR

Business services

-

Energotel AS

Bratislava

Slovakia

 2,191,200.00  EUR

Energy Hydro
Piave Srl

Enerlasa SA
(in liquidation)

Soverzene

Italy

 800,000.00  EUR

Madrid

Spain

 1,021,700.58  EUR

Enerlive Srl

Rome

Italy

 6,520,000.00  EUR

Enersis SA

Santiago

Chile

 5,669,280.72  CLP

Enexon Hellas SA

Maroussi

Greece

 18,771,600.00  EUR

Eolcinf - Produção de 
Energia Eólica Lda

Eolflor - Produção de 
Energia Eólica Lda

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Eólica del Noroeste SL La Coruña

Spain

 36,100.00  EUR

99.99%

Enel Green Power 
México S de RL 
de Cv

Endesa 
Generación SA

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

Enel Produzione 
SpA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

32.00%

22.45%

100.00%

66.00%

20.00%

13.20%

51.00%

51.00%

45.00%

31.06%

Operation of optical 
fiber network

Equity

Electricity purchases 
and sales

Line-by-line

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

-

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
and distribution

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Wind plant 
development

Line-by-line

Maicor Wind Srl  100.00%

40.97%

Line-by-line

Enel
Iberoamérica Srl

20.30%

60.62%

Endesa 
Latinoamérica SA

40.32%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

51.00%

35.21%

51.00%

35.21%

51.00%

35.21%

40.00%

27.61%

Oviedo

Spain

 90,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Equity

Rio Grande
do Norte

Brazil

 1,839,000.00  BRL

Wind plants

Line-by-line

Endesa Brasil SA

99.95%

51.13%

Eólica del Principado 
SAU

Eólica Fazenda 
Nova - Generação e 
Comercialização de 
Energia SA

Eólica Valle del
Ebro SA

Eólica Zopiloapan
SAPI de Cv

Zaragoza

Spain

 5,559,340.00  EUR

Mexico City

Mexico

 1,877,201,540.00  MXN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Eólicas de Agaete SL

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

Eólicas de
Fuencaliente SA

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 240,400.00  EUR

 216,360.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

50.50%

34.86%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Partecipazioni 
Speciali Srl

Enel Green Power 
México S de RL 
de Cv

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

39.50%

65.88%

56.98%

80.00%

55.22%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

55.00%

37.97%

397

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

Eólicas de 
Fuerteventura AIE

Fuerteventura 
(Las Palmas)

Spain

 -    EUR

Eólicas de La
Patagonia SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 480,930.00  ARS

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Consolidation 

method

Equity

Held by

% holding

Group % 

holding

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

40.00%

27.61%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

50.00%

34.52%

Eólicas de Lanzarote
SL

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Eólicas de Tenerife
AIE

Santa Cruz de 
Tenerife

Spain

Spain

Eólicas de Tirajana
AIE

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 1,758,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
and distribution

Equity

 420,708.40  EUR

 -    EUR

Equity

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Water treatment and 
distribution

Eolverde - SGPS SA

Porto

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Line-by-line

Erecosalz SL 
(in liquidation)

Essex Company

Zaragoza

Spain

 18,000.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

-

Boston 
(Massachusetts)

USA

 100.00  USD

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

40.00%

27.61%

50.00%

34.52%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

60.00%

41.42%

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
Uruguay SA

75.00%

51.77%

33.00%

22.78%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

70.00%

48.32%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

73.60%

50.81%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

65.00%

44.87%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

90.00%

62.13%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

90.00%

62.13%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

69.03%

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat 
and generation from 
renewable resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Estrellada SA

Montevideo

Uruguay

 448,000.00  UYU

Explotaciones Eólicas 
de Escucha SA

Explotaciones Eólicas
El Puerto  SA

Explotaciones Eólicas 
Saso Plano SA

Explotaciones Eólicas 
Sierra Costera SA

Explotaciones Eólicas 
Sierra La Virgen SA

Zaragoza

Spain

 3,505,000.00  EUR

Teruel

Spain

 3,230,000.00  EUR

Zaragoza

Spain

 5,488,500.00  EUR

Zaragoza

Spain

 8,046,800.00  EUR

Zaragoza

Spain

 4,200,000.00  EUR

Fiesta City Solar LLC Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Finerge-Gestão de 
Projectos Energéticos 
SA

Porto

Portugal

 750,000.00  EUR

Florence Hills LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -    USD

Fotovoltaica Insular
SL

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 3,008.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

Fuentes Renovables
de Guatemala SA

Guatemala

Guatemala

 5,000.00  GTQ

Fulcrum Inc.

Boise (Idaho)

USA

 1,002.50  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Gas Atacama Chile SA Santiago

Chile

 185,025,186.00  USD

Electricity generation

Equity

Gas Atacama SA

Santiago

Chile

 291,484,088.00  USD

Holding company

Line-by-line

Endesa Ingeniería 
SLU

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

50.00%

35.07%

60.00%

66.61%

Renovables de 
Guatemala SA

40.00%

100.00%

68.29%

0.05%

36.80%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

Gas Atacama SA

99.90%

100.00%

36.82%

Inversiones Gas 
Atacama Holding 
Ltda

398

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Gas y Electricidad 
Generación SAU

Palma de 
Mallorca

Gasificadora Regional 
Canaria SA

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

Spain

 213,775,700.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Endesa 
Generación SA

100.00%

70.14%

 240,000.00  EUR

Gas distribution

Line-by-line

Endesa Gas SAU

72.00%

70.14%

Gasoducto Atacama 
Argentina SA

Santiago

Chile

 208,173,124.00  USD

Natural gas transport

Equity

Gasoducto Atacama 
Argentina SA Sucursal 
Argentina

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 -    ARS

Natural gas transport

Equity

Gasoducto Taltal SA

Santiago

Chile

 18,638.52  CLP

Natural gas transport

Equity

28.00%

0.03%

36.80%

Endesa 
Generación 
Portugal SA

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

Gas Atacama 
Chile SA 

42.71%

Gas Atacama SA 

57.23%

100.00%

36.80%

99.88%

36.80%

0.12%

Gasoducto 
Atacama 
Argentina SA

Gas Atacama 
Chile SA

Gasoducto 
Atacama 
Argentina SA

Gauley Hydro LLC

Gauley River 
Management 
Corporation

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Willison 
(Vermont)

Gauley River Power 
Partners LP

Willison 
(Vermont)

USA

USA

USA

 -    USD

 1.00  USD

 -    USD

Generadora de 
Occidente Ltda

Generadora 
Montecristo SA

Guatemala

Guatemala

 16,261,697.33  GTQ

Guatemala

Guatemala 

 3,820,000.00  GTQ

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Essex Company

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Gauley River 
Management 
Corporation

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

99.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

1.00%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

99.99%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

0.01%

Generalima SA

Lima

Generandes Perú SA

Lima

Peru

Peru

 146,534,335.00  PEN

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

100.00%

60.62%

 853,429,020.00  PEN

Holding company

Line-by-line

Santiago

Chile

64,779,811,451.00  CLP

Line-by-line

Geotérmica del
Norte SA

Geronimo Huron
Wind Farm LLC

Michigan

USA

Geronimo Wind
Energy LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Southern Cone 
Power Perú SAA

39.00%

45.82%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad 
SA.

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

61.00%

51.00%

34.80%

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Equity

Line-by-line

EGP Geronimo 
Holding 
Company Inc.

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

49.20%

33.60%

60.00%

40.97%

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Gibson Bay Wind
Farm (RF) Proprietary 
Limited

Johannesburg South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Gnl Chile SA

Santiago

Chile

 3,026,160.00  USD

Design and LNG
supply

Equity

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

33.33%

12.12%

399

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Gnl Norte SA

Santiago

Chile

 1,000,000.00  CLP

Electricity generation

Equity

Gasoducto Taltal 
SA

50.00%

36.80%

Gas Atacama 
Chile SA

50.00%

Gnl Quintero SA

Santiago

Chile

 114,057,353.00  USD

Design and LNG
supply

Equity

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

20.00%

7.27%

Goodwell Wind
Project LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Gorona del Viento
El Hierro SA

Valverde de El 
Hierro

Spain

 23,936,710.00  EUR

Madrid

Spain

 1,717,049.55  EUR

Seville

Spain

 3,006.00  EUR

Bucharest

Romania

 675,400.00  RON

Green Fuel
Corporación SA
(in liquidation)

Guadarranque
Solar 4 SL
Unipersonal

GV Energie
Rigenerabili ITAL-RO
Srl

Hadley Ridge LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Hastings Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Hidroeléctrica de 
Catalunya SL

Hidroeléctrica de 
Ourol SL

Hidroeléctrica 
DonRafael SA

Hidroeléctrica El 
Chocón SA

Barcelona

Spain

 126,210.00  EUR

Lugo

Spain

 1,608,200.00  EUR

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

 10,000.00  CRC

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 298,584,050.00  ARS

Development and 
maintenance of El Hierro 
generation plant

Equity

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

-

Unión Eléctrica 
de Canarias 
Generación SAU

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

30.00%

21.04%

24.24%

16.73%

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity transmission 
and distribution

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
and sale

Line-by-line

Endesa 
Generación II SA

100.00%

70.14%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Romania Srl 

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Endesa Red SA

100.00%

70.14%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

30.00%

20.71%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

65.00%

44.39%

Line-by-line

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

2.48%

23.77%

Hidroelectricidad del 
Pacifico S de RL de Cv

Mexico City

Mexico

 30,890,736.00  MXN

Hidroflamicell SL

Barcelona

Spain

 78,120.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity distribution 
and sale

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Hidroinvest SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 55,312,093.00  ARS

Holding company

Line-by-line

Hidromondego - 
Hidroelectrica do 
Mondego Lda

Lisbon

Portugal

 3,000.00  EUR

Hydroelectric power

Line-by-line

Highfalls Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

Hipotecaria de Santa 
Ana Ltda de Cv

Colonia
Escalon

El Salvador

 404,930.00  SVC

Hispano Gneración de 
Energía Solar SL

Jerez de los 
Caballeros 
(Badajoz)

Spain

 3,500.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Equity

Line-by-line

400

Endesa Argentina 
SA

6.19%

Hidroinvest SA

59.00%

Enel Green
Power México
S de RL de Cv

Hidroeléctrica de 
Catalunya SL

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

99.99%

68.28%

75.00%

52.61%

41.94%

34.94%

Endesa Argentina 
SA

  54.15%

Endesa 
Generación SA

Endesa 
Generación 
Portugal SA

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
El Salvador SA 
de Cv

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

90.00%

70.14%

  10.00%

100.00%

68.29%

20.00%

13.52%

51.00%

35.21%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

Consolidation 

Hope Creek LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

Hydro Development 
Group Inc.

Albany
(New York)

Hydro Dolomiti
Enel Srl

Hydro Energies 
Corporation

Trento

Willison 
(Vermont)

Hydro Finance Holding 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

Italy

USA

USA

 -    USD

 12.25  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

Line-by-line

 3,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation, 
purchases and sales

Equity

 5,000.00  USD

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Development of studies 
and projects for the use 
of hydrogen

Line-by-line

% holding

51.00%

Group % 

holding

34.83%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Produzione 
SpA

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Produzione 
SpA

100.00%

68.29%

49.00%

49.00%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

60.00%

60.00%

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Hydrogen Park-
Marghera per 
l’idrogeno Scrl

Venice

Italy

 245,000.00  EUR

Hydromac Energy BV Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

 18,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Ict Servicios 
Informáticos Ltda 

Santiago

Chile

 500,000,000.00  CLP

ICT services

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

1.00%

60.61%

I-EM Srl

Turin

Italy

 10,001.00  EUR

Ingendesa do Brasil 
Ltda

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 500,000.00  BRL

Design and 
development

Equity

Design, engineering
and consulting

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

Enel Italia Srl

99.00%

0.01%

0.01%

99.00%

37.27%

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

1.00%

Inkia Holdings (Acter) 
Ltd

Lima

Peru

 6,055,300.00  USD

Holding

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

100.00%

60.62%

Inkolan Información 
y Coordinación de 
obras AIE

Inmobiliaria Manso
de Velasco Ltda

International Endesa
BV

International Eolian
of Grammatiko SA

International Eolian
of Korinthia SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 1 SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 2 SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 3 SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 4 SA

International Eolianof 
Peloponnisos 5 SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 6 SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 7 SA

International Eolian
of Peloponnisos 8 SA

Bilbao

Spain

 84,140.00  EUR

Information on 
infrastructure of Inkolan 
associates

Equity

Endesa 
Distribución 
Eléctrica SL

14.29%

10.02%

Santiago

Chile

25,916,800,510.00  CLP

Engineering and 
construction

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

100.00%

60.62%

Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

 15,428,520.00  EUR

Holding company

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Maroussi

Greece

 436,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 6,471,798.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 418,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 514,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 423,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 465,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 509,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 447,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 418,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 418,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

401

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

Maroussi

Greece

 224,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Consolidation 

method

Equity

Held by

% holding

Group % 

holding

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Rome

Italy

 24,000.00  EUR

Long-distance learning -

Enel Italia Srl

13.04%

13.04%

Lima

Peru

 287,837,245.00  PEN

Holding company

Line-by-line

Chilectra SA

30.15%

60.45%

Santiago

Chile

 333,520,000.00  USD

Natural gas transport

Line-by-line

36.82%

69.85%

50.00%

Enersis SA

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

50.00%

Bogotá DC

Colombia

 5,000,000.00  COP

Electricity transmission 
and distribution

Line-by-line

Codensa SA ESP

100.00%

29.34%

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 241,490,000.00  ARS

Holding company

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

57.14%

34.64%

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 61,474,475.77  BRL

Electricity generation 
and sale

Line-by-line

Johannesburg South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

International Eolian
of Skopelos SA

International 
Multimedia University 
Srl

Inversiones Distrilima 
SA

Inversiones
Gas Atacama
Holding Ltda

Inversora Codensa
Sas

Inversora Dock Sud
SA

Isamu Ikeda Energia
SA

Italgest Energy (Pty)
Ltd

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Solar Energy Srl

100.00%

68.29%

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Equity

Equity

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

51.00%

34.83%

51.00%

34.83%

51.00%

34.83%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green 
Power Turkey 
Enerji Yatirimlari 
Anonim ?irketi

Endesa Gas SAU

29.26%

Endesa 
Generación SA

33.33%

20.52%

23.38%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

60.62%

100.00%

60.62%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Southern Cone 
Power Ltd

Latin America 
Holding I Ltd

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Jack River LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Jessica Mills LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Julia Hills LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Kalenta SA

Maroussi

Greece

 4,359,000.00  EUR

Kings River Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Kinneytown Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

 100.00  USD

 100.00  USD

Kongul Energì Sanayi 
Ve Ticaret Anonim 
Irketi

Istanbul

Turkey

 50,000.00  TRY

Kromschroeder SA

Barcelona

La Pereda Co2 AIE

Oviedo

LaChute Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Spain

Spain

USA

Lake Emily Solar LLC Minnesota

USA

Lake Pulaski Solar LLC Minnesota

USA

 627,126.00  EUR

Services

 224,286.00  EUR

Services

 100.00  USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Latin America
Holding I Ltd

Latin America
Holding II Ltd

Lawrence Creek Solar 
LLC

Lima

Lima

Peru

Peru

 13,701,000.00  USD

Holding

Line-by-line

 74.00  USD

Holding

Line-by-line

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

402

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Lawrence
Hydroelectric 
Associates LP

Boston 
(Massachusetts)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Essex Company

92.50%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

RusEnergoSbyt 
LLC

7.50%

100.00%

68.29%

75.00%

18.93%

Lester Prairie Solar
LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Lipetskenergosbyt LLC 
(in liquidation)

Lipetskaya 
Oblast

Russian 
Federation

 7,500.00  RUB

Electricity sale

-

Little Elk Wind Project 
LLC

Oklahoma City USA

 -    USD

Littleville Power 
Company Inc.

Boston 
(Massachusetts)

USA

Lower Saranac 
Corporation

New York 
(New York)

Lower Saranac Hydro 
Partners LP

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

 1.00  USD

 1.00  USD

 -    USD

Luz Andes Ltda

Santiago

Chile

 1,224,348.00  CLP

Maicor Wind Srl 

Rome

Italy

 20,850,000.00  EUR

Manlenox (Pty) Ltd

Houghton

South Africa

 97.00  ZAR

Marcinelle Energie SA Charleroi

Belgium

 110,061,500.00  EUR

Mascoma Hydro 
Corporation

Concord
(New Hampshire)

USA

Mason Mountain Wind 
Project LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 1.00  USD

 -    USD

Matrigenix 
(Proprietary) Limited

Mayhew Lake Solar
LLC

Houghton

South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity and fuel 
transport, distribution 
and sale

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation, 
transport, sale and 
trading

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Hydro 
Development 
Group Inc.

Twin Saranac 
Holdings LLC

Twin Saranac 
Holdings LLC

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

99.00%

68.29%

Lower Saranac 
Corporation

1.00%

Line-by-line

Enersis SA

0.10%

60.07%

Chilectra SA

99.90%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
SpA

60.00%

40.97%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

98.87%

67.52%

Line-by-line

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

100.00%

100.00%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Padoma Wind 
Power LLC

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

 60,100.00  EUR

Environmental studies Equity

Nuclenor SA

50.00%

17.54%

Medidas Ambientales 
SL

Medina de 
Pomar (Burgos)

Spain

Metro Wind LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Mexicana de 
Hidroelectricidad 
Mexhidro S de RL de Cv

Midway Farms Wind 
Project LLC

Mexico City

Mexico

 181,728,701.00  MXN

Dallas (Texas)

USA

 -    USD

Mill Shoals Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 100.00  USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green 
PowerMéxico
S de RL de Cv

Trade Wind 
Energy LLC

99.99%

68.28%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Minas de Estercuel SA Madrid

Minas Gargallo SL

Madrid

Spain

Spain

 93,160.00  EUR

Mineral deposits

Line-by-line

Minas Gargallo SL 99.65%

69.84%

 150,000.00  EUR

Mineral deposits

Line-by-line

Minicentrales del
Canal de Las Bárdenas 
AIE

Zaragoza

Spain

 1,202,000.00  EUR

Hydroelectric plants

-

Endesa 
Generación SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

99.91%

70.08%

15.00%

10.35%

403

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Minicentrales del
Canal Imperial-Gallur 
SL

Zaragoza

Spain

 1,820,000.00  EUR

Hydroelectric plants

Equity

Missisquoi Associates 
GP

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Molinos de Viento del 
Arenal SA

San José

Costa Rica

 9,709,200.00  USD

Montrose Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

Mustang Run Wind 
Project LLC

Oklahoma City 
(Oklahoma)

USA

Nevkan Renewables 
LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Newbury Hydro 
Company

Burlington 
(Vermont)

USA

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Newind Group Inc.

St. John 
(Newfoundland)

Canada

 578,192.00  CAD

Nojoli Wind Farm
(RF) Pty Ltd

Johannesburg South Africa

 10,000,000.00  ZAR

Northwest Hydro Inc. Wilmington 

USA

 100.00  USD

(Delaware)

Notch Butte Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

36.50%

25.20%

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

49.00%

33.46%

100.00%

68.29%

Sheldon Springs 
Hydro Associates 
LP

Sheldon Vermont 
Hydro Company 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Nevkan Inc. 100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Sweetwater 
Hydroelectric Inc.

1.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
Canada Inc..

99.00%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

60.00%

40.97%

Line-by-line

Chi West Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Endesa 
Generación SA

100.00%

68.29%

50.00%

35.07%

Nuclenor SA

Burgos

Spain

 102,000,000.00  EUR

Nuclear plant

Equity

Nueva Compañía de 
Distribución Eléctrica 
4 SL

Nueva Marina Real 
Estate SL

Nuove Energie Srl

Ochrana A Bezpecnost 
Se AS

Madrid

Spain

 3,010.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

100.00%

70.14%

Madrid

Spain

 3,200.00  EUR

Real estate

Line-by-line

Endesa SA

60.00%

42.09%

Porto 
Empedocle

Italy

 54,410,000.00  EUR

Construction and 
management of 
LNG regasification 
infrastructure

Line-by-line

Enel Trade SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Mochovce

Slovakia

 33,193.92  EUR

Security services

Held for sale

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

100.00%

66.00%

Odell Wind Farm LLC Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Oficina de Cambios de 
Suministrador SA

Madrid

Spain

 70,000.00  EUR

Services associated 
with the marketing of 
energy products

-

Endesa 
Distribución 
Eléctrica SL

5.19%

14.03%

Endesa Gas SAU

0.35%

Endesa Energía 
XXI SL

2.96%

Endesa Energía 
SA

11.50%

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Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

OGK-5 Finance 
LLC

Moscow

Russian 
Federation

 10,000,000.00  RUB

Finance company

Line-by-line

Enel Russia OJSC 100.00%

56.43%

Operacion y 
Mantenimiento Tierras 
Morenas SA

San José

Costa Rica

 30,000.00  CRC

Origin Goodwell 
Holdings LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

Origin Wind Energy
LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

USA

Osage Wind LLC

Delaware

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Ottauquechee Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Oxagesa AIE

Teruel

Spain

 6,010.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

Equity

Oyster Bay Wind
Farm (Pty) Ltd

Cape Town

South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

P.E. Cote SA

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

 10,000.00  CRC

P.V. Huacas SA

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

 10,000.00  CRC

Padoma Wind Power 
LLC

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

 -    USD

Paravento SL

Lugo

Spain

 3,006.00  EUR

Parc Eolic Els
Aligars SL

Parc Eolic La Tossa-La 
Mola D’en Pascual SL

Barcelona

Spain

 1,313,100.00  EUR

Barcelona

Spain

 1,183,100.00  EUR

Parque Eólico A 
Capelada AIE

Santiago de 
Compostela

Spain

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

Parque Eólico
Carretera de Arinaga 
SA

Parque Eólico Curva 
dos Ventos Ltda

 5,857,586.40  EUR

 1,603,000.00  EUR

Bahia

Brazil

 420,000.00  BRL

Parque Eólico de 
Aragón AIE

Parque Eólico de 
Barbanza SA

Parque Eólico de 
Belmonte SA

Parque Eólico de 
Gevancas SA

Parque Eólico de
San Andrés SA 

Zaragoza

Spain

 601,000.00  EUR

La Coruña

Spain

 3,606,000.00  EUR

Madrid

Spain

 120,400.00  EUR

Porto

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

La Coruña

Spain

 552,920.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

85.00%

58.05%

Line-by-line

EGPNA Wind 
Holdings 1 LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Equity

Enel Kansas LLC

50.00%

34.14%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

100.00%

68.29%

33.33%

23.01%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

65.00%

44.39%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

65.00%

44.39%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

68.29%

90.00%

62.13%

Equity

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

30.00%

20.71%

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

30.00%

20.71%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

80.00%

55.22%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

80.00%

55.22%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

75.00%

51.77%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

50.16%

34.63%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

82.00%

56.61%

405

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

75.00%

51.77%

51.00%

35.21%

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

90.00%

62.13%

0.04%

67.63%

99.00%

75.50%

52.12%

99.00%

68.29%

1.00%

52.00%

35.90%

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

65.67%

45.33%

Parque Eólico de
Santa Lucía SA

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 901,500.00  EUR

Parque Eólico do
Alto sa Vaca Lda

Parque Eólico do
Vale do Abade Lda

Parque Eólico
Engenho Geradora
de Energia Ltda

Porto

Portugal

 125,000.00  EUR

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Fortaleza

Brazil

 685,423.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Parque Eólico Finca
de Mogán SA

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 3,810,340.00  EUR

Parque Eólico Fontes 
dos Ventos Ltda

Recife

Brazil

 5,091,945.30  BRL

Construction and 
operation of wind 
plants

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Madrid

Spain

 6,540,000.00  EUR

Bahia

Brazil

 566,347.00  BRL

Construction and 
operation of wind 
plants

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Parque Eólico Montes 
de Las Navas SA

Parque Eólico 
Ouroventos Ltda

Parque Eólico Punta
de Teno SA

Parque Eólico Renaico 
SpA

Parque Eólico Serra 
Azul Ltda

Tenerife

Spain

 528,880.00  EUR

Santiago

Chile

 1,000,000.00  CLP

Bahia

Brazil

 940,567.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

100.00%

68.23%

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

99.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

1.00%

Parque Eólico Serra da 
Capucha SA

Porto

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

50.00%

69.03%

Parque Eólico Sierra
del Madero SA

Parque Eólico 
Taltal SA

Soria

Spain

 7,193,970.00  EUR

Santiago

Chile

20,878,010,000.00  CLP

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

50.00%

58.00%

40.04%

0.01%

68.23%

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

99.99%

406

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSParque Eólico
Ventania Geradora
de Energia Ltda

Parque Solar Carrera 
Pinto SA  

Parque Talinay
Oriente SA

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Parque Eólico Valle
de los Vientos SA

Santiago

Chile

 566,096,564.00  CLP

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Fortaleza

Brazil

 440,267.00  BRL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Latin America 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Desenvolvimento 
Ltda

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

99.99%

68.23%

0.01%

1.00%

68.29%

99.00%

99.00%

67.54%

Santiago

Chile

 10,000,000.00  CLP

Santiago

Chile

66,092,165,171.00  CLP

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Chile Ltda

60.92%

65.17%

Paynesville Solar LLC Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Pegop - Energía 
Eléctrica SA

Abrantes

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Equity

Pelzer Hydro Company 
Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 100.00  USD

Pereda Power SL

La Pereda 
(Mieres)

Spain

 5,000.00  EUR

PH Chucas SA

San José

Costa Rica

 100,000.00  CRC

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Development of 
generation activities

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
SpA

34.57%

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Endesa 
Generación SA

Endesa 
Generación 
Portugal SA

Consolidated 
Hydro Southeast 
Inc.

Endesa 
Generación II SA

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

100.00%

68.29%

49.98%

35.07%

0.02%

100.00%

68.29%

70.00%

49.10%

40.31%

42.67%

Enel Green Power 
SpA

22.17%

PH Don Pedro SA

San José

Costa Rica

 100,001.00  CRC

PH Guacimo SA

San José

Costa Rica

 50,000.00  CRC

PH Rio Volcan SA

San José

Costa Rica

 100,001.00  CRC

Pine Island Distributed 
Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

Pipestone Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Planta Eólica Europea 
SA

PowerCrop 
Macchiareddu Srl

PowerCrop Russi
Srl

Seville

Spain

 1,198,530.00  EUR

Bologna 

Italy

 100,000.00  EUR

Bologna

Italy

 10,000.00  EUR

PowerCrop Srl

Bologna

Italy

 4,000,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

33.44%

22.84%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

65.00%

44.39%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

34.32%

23.44%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

56.12%

38.74%

Equity

PowerCrop Srl

100.00%

34.14%

Equity

PowerCrop Srl

100.00%

34.14%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
SpA

50.00%

34.14%

407

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Pp - Co-Geração SA

São Paio de 
Oleiros

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

Line-by-line

Prairie Rose 
Transmission LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Prairie Rose Wind LLC New York 
(New York)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Primavera Energia SA Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 36,965,444.64  BRL

Valladolid

Spain

 88,398.00  EUR

Valladolid

Spain

 710,500.00  EUR

TP - Sociedade 
Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Prairie Rose Wind 
LLC

100.00%

69.03%

100.00%

51.22%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

75.00%

51.22%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

68.29%

82.89%

57.22%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

85.00%

58.68%

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
and sale

Development and 
construction of wind 
plants

Development and 
construction of wind 
plants

Barcelona

Spain

 30,050.00  EUR

Hydroelectric plants

Equity

Prof-Energo LLC

Sredneuralsk

Russian 
Federation

 10,000.00  RUB

Energy services

Line-by-line

Progas SA

Santiago

Chile

 1,526,000.00  CLP

Gas distribution

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

30.00%

20.71%

Sanatorium-
Preventorium 
Energetik LLC

Gas Atacama 
Chile SA

100.00%

56.43%

99.90%

36.80%

Ponferrada

Spain

 12,020.00  EUR

Mexico City

Mexico

 89,708,735.00  MXN

Madrid

Spain

 601,000.00  EUR

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

 10,000.00  CRC

Alicante

Spain

 180,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Desalinization and 
water supply

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Gas Atacama SA

0.10%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

Line-by-line

Enel Green
Power México
S de RL de Cv

99.99%

68.28%

Equity

Endesa SA

45.00%

31.56%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Costa Rica

65.00%

44.39%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

33.33%

23.01%

Jakarta

Indonesia

333,333,350,000.00  IDR

Energy

-

Productor Regional 
de Energía Renovable 
III SA

Productor Regional
de Energia Renovable 
SA

Productora de
Energías SA

Promociones 
Energéticas del
Bierzo SL

Proveedora de 
Electricidad de 
Occidente Srl de Cv

Proyecto Almería 
Mediterraneo SA

Proyecto Eólico El 
Pedregal SA

Proyectos
Universitarios de 
Energías Renovables SL

PT Bayan Resources
Tbk

Pulida Energy (RF) 
Proprietary Limited

Houghton 

South Africa

 10,000,000.00  ZAR

Pyrites Associates GP New York 
(New York)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

10.00%

10.00%

52.70%

35.99%

50.00%

68.29%

50.00%

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Hydro 
Development 
Group Inc.

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Quatiara Energia SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 16,566,510.61  BRL

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Rattlesnake Creek 
Wind Project LLC

Lincoln 
(Nebraska)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Reaktortest Sro

Trnava

Slovakia

 66,389.00  EUR

Nuclear power
research

Equity

Red Centroamericana 
de Telecomunicaciones 
SA

Panama

Panama

 2,700,000.00  USD

Telecommunications

-

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

Endesa 
Latinoamérica SA

49.00%

32.34%

11.11%

11.11%

408

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Renovables de 
Guatemala SA

Guatemala

Guatemala

 1,924,465,600.00  GTQ

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

42.83%

64.08%

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

0.01%

Enel Green Power 
SpA

51.00%

Enel Investment 
Holding BV

Northwest Hydro 
Inc.

49.50%

49.50%

17.50%

68.29%

Chi West Inc.

82.50%

 18,000.00  EUR

Holding company

Equity

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Rocky Caney 
Wind LLC

100.00%

68.29%

 2,760,000.00  RUB

Electricity trading 

Equity

Res Holdings BV 100.00%

49.50%

Res Holdings BV

Amsterdam

The 
Netherlands

Rock Creek Limited 
Partnership

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

Rocky Caney Wind
LLC

New York 
(New York)

USA

Rocky Ridge Wind 
Project LLC

Oklahoma City 
(Oklahoma)

USA 

RusEnergoSbyt LLC

Moscow

Russian 
Federation

RusEnergoSbyt
Siberia LLC

RusEnergoSbyt 
Yaroslavl

Ruthton Ridge LLC

Krasnoyarskiy 
Kray

Russian 
Federation

Yaroslavl

Russian 
Federation

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 4,600,000.00  RUB

Electricity sale

Equity

 100,000.00  RUB

Electricity sale

Equity

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

RusEnergoSbyt 
LLC

RusEnergoSbyt 
LLC

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

50.00%

24.75%

50.00%

24.75%

51.00%

34.83%

Empresa 
Distribuidora 
Sur SA

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Padoma Wind 
Power LLC

50.00%

21.71%

50.00%

34.52%

100.00%

68.29%

OGK-5 Finance 
LLC

0.01%

56.43%

Enel Russia OJSC

99.99%

Sacme SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 12,000.00  ARS

Monitoring of 
electricity system

-

Salto de San Rafael SL Seville

Spain

 461,410.00  EUR

Hydroelectric plants

Equity

San Juan Mesa Wind 
Project II LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Nevinnomyssk Russian 

 10,571,300.00  RUB

Energy services

Line-by-line

Federation

Sanatorium-
Preventorium
Energetik LLC

Santo Rostro 
Cogeneración SA
(in liquidation)

Seville

Spain

 207,000.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

-

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

45.00%

31.06%

Scandia Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

Se Hazelton A LP

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi West Inc.

99.00%

68.29%

Se Hydropower Srl

Bolzano

Italy

 30,000,000.00  EUR

Generation, 
purchase and sale of 
hydroelectric power

Held for sale

Se Predaj Sro

Bratislava

Slovakia

 4,505,000.00  EUR

Electricity supply

Held for sale

Sealve - Sociedade 
Eléctrica de Alvaiázere 
SA

Serra do Moncoso 
Cambas SL

Servicio de Operación 
y Mantenimiento para 
Energías Renovables
S de RL de Cv

Porto

Portugal

 50,000.00  EUR

La Coruña

Spain

 3,125.00  EUR

Mexico City

Mexico

 3,000.00  MXN

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

1.00%

40.00%

40.00%

100.00%

66.00%

100.00%

69.03%

Bypass Power 
Company

Enel Produzione 
SpA

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

69.03%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Guatemala SA

0.01%

0.01%

409

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

SF Energy Srl

Rovereto

Italy

 7,500,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation Held for sale

Sheldon Springs Hydro 
Associates LP

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Sheldon Vermont 
Hydro Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Enel Produzione 
SpA

Sheldon Vermont 
Hydro Company 
Inc.

Boott Sheldon 
Holdings LLC

33.33%

33.33%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Analysis, design and 
research in thermal 
technology

SIET - Società 
Informazioni 
Esperienze 
Termoidrauliche SpA

Sisconer - Exploração 
de Sistemas de 
Conversao de Energia 
Lda

Sistema de Gestión 
Energètica en la Nube 
SL

Sistema Eléctrico de 
Conexión Montes 
Orientales SL

Sistema Eléctrico de 
Conexión Valcaire SL

Sistemas Energéticos 
Mañón Ortigueira SA

Piacenza

Italy

 697,820.00  EUR

Equity

Enel.Newhydro 
Srl

41.55%

41.55%

Porto

Portugal

 5,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

55.00%

37.97%

Madrid

Spain

 4,943.00  EUR

Research, design and 
development

Equity

Enel Italia Srl

30.00%

30.00%

Granada

Spain

 44,900.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Equity

Madrid

Spain

 175,200.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Equity

La Coruña

Spain

 2,007,750.00  EUR

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

16.70%

11.53%

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

28.13%

19.42%

96.00%

66.27%

Slate Creek Hydro 
Associates LP

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

Slate Creek Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Slovenské elektrárne 
AS

Bratislava

Slovakia

 1,269,295,724.66  EUR

Electricity generation Held for sale

Smart P@Per SpA

Potenza

Italy

 2,184,000.00  EUR

Services

-

 14,571.43  EUR

Research, development 
and design

Equity

Enel Italia Srl

30.00%

30.00%

Line-by-line

Slate Creek Hydro 
Company Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Produzione 
SpA

Enel Servizio 
Elettrico SpA

100.00%

68.29%

66.00%

66.00%

10.00%

10.00%

Line-by-line

Texkan Wind LLC 100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Nevkan 
Renewables LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Texkan Wind LLC 100.00%

68.29%

SMART-I Srl

Rome

Smoky Hills Wind
Farm LLC

Topeka 
(Kansas)

Smoky Hills Wind 
Project II LLC

Topeka 
(Kansas)

Snyder Wind Farm LLC Dallas 
(Texas)

Italy

USA

USA

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
and sale

Socibe Energia SA

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

 19,969,032.25  BRL

Line-by-line

Santiago

Chile

 5,738,046,495.00  CLP

Financial investment

Line-by-line

Santiago

Chile

19,028,480,104.00  CLP

Engineering

Held for sale

Seville

Spain

 4,507,590.78  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Seville

Spain

 1,643,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Equity

Sociedad Agrícola de 
Cameros Ltda

Sociedad
Concesionaria Túnel
El Melón SA

Socieda Eólica de 
Andalucía SA

Socieda Eólica El 
Puntal SL

410

100.00%

68.29%

57.50%

34.86%

0.01%

36.36%

Enel Brasil 
Participações 
Ltda

Inmobiliaria 
Manso de Velasco 
Ltda

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

99.99%

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

64.74%

44.69%

50.00%

34.52%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Socieda Eólica Los 
Lances SA

Sociedad Portuaria 
Central Cartagena SA

Società Agricola Trino 
Srl

Società di sviluppo, 
realizzazione e 
gestione del gasdotto 
Algeria-Italia via 
Sardegna SpA (“Galsi 
SpA”)

Société Du Parc Eolien 
Grandes Terres Ouest 
Eurl

Cadiz

Spain

 2,404,048.42  EUR

Bogotá DC

Colombia

 5,800,000.00  COP

Milan

Italy

 50,000.00  EUR

Milan

Italy

 37,419,179.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Construction and 
management of port 
infrastructure

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

60.00%

41.42%

Line-by-line

Inversora 
Codensa Sas

4.90%

23.15%

Emgesa SA ESP

94.95%

Line-by-line

Agatos Green 
Power Trino

100.00%

54.63%

Engineering in energy 
and infrastructure 
sector

-

Enel Produzione 
SpA

15.62%

15.62%

Lyon

France

 21,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel France Sas

100.00%

100.00%

Sol de Media Noche 
Fotovoltaica SL

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

Soliloquoy Ridge LLC Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Somersworth Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Sotavento Galicia SA

Santiago de 
Compostela

Spain

South Fork Wind LLC Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 3,008.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Equity

 -    USD

 100.00  USD

 601,000.00  EUR

 100.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Southern Cone Power 
Argentina SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 19,874,798.00  ARS

Holding company

Line-by-line

Southern Cone Power 
Ltd

Lima

Southern Cone Power 
Perù SAA

Lima

Peru

Peru

 7,517,500.00  USD

Holding company

Line-by-line

 159,183,286.00  PEN

Holding company

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Kansas LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Endesa Ingeniería 
SLU

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

50.00%

35.07%

51.00%

34.83%

100.00%

68.29%

36.00%

24.85%

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

1.97%

36.38%

Empresa Nacional 
de Electricidad SA

98.03%

Inkia Holdings 
(Acter) Ltd

Latin America 
Holding II Ltd

Latin America 
Holding I Ltd

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

100.00%

60.62%

0.01%

60.62%

99.99%

51.00%

34.83%

Southwest 
Transmission LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Spartan Hills LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

Stipa Nayaá SA de Cv Colonia 

Mexico

 1,811,016,348.00  MXN

Cuauhtémoc

Johannesburg South Africa

 8,757,214.00  ZAR

Cadiz

Spain

 12,020,240.00  EUR

Sublunary Trading (RF) 
Proprietary Limited

Suministradora 
Eléctrica de Cádiz SA

Suministro de Luz
y Fuerza SL

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity distribution 
and supply

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green 
PowerMéxico
S de RL de Cv

Enel Green Power 
Partecipazioni 
Speciali Srl

Enel Green Power 
Solar Energy Srl

55.21%

65.13%

40.16%

57.00%

38.92%

Equity

Endesa Red SA

33.50%

23.50%

Torroella 
de Montgri 
(Girona)

Spain

 2,800,000.00  EUR

Electricity distribution Line-by-line

Hidroeléctrica de 
Catalunya SL

60.00%

42.09%

411

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Summit Energy
Storage Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 2,050,000.00  USD

Sun River LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

 -    USD

Sviluppo Nucleare 
Italia Srl

Rome

Italy

 200,000.00  EUR

Sweetwater 
Hydroelectric Inc.

Concord (New 
Hampshire)

USA

 250.00  USD

Taranto Solar Srl

Rome

Italy

 100,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Development, 
construction and 
operation of EPRs

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Tecnatom SA

Madrid

Spain

 4,025,700.00  EUR

Tecnoguat SA

Guatemala

Guatemala

 30,948,000.00  GTQ

Tejo Energía Produçao 
E Distribuçao de 
Energia Electrica SA

Paço de Arcos

Portugal

 5,025,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
and services

Equity

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Equity

Teploprogress OJSC

Sredneuralsk

Russian 
Federation

 128,000,000.00  RUB

Electricity sale

Line-by-line

Termoeléctrica José
de San Martín SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 500,000.00  ARS

Construction and 
management of a 
combined-cycle plant

Equity

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

75.00%

51.22%

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Enel Ingegneria e 
Ricerca SpA

100.00%

100.00%

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
SpA

Endesa 
Generación SA

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

51.00%

34.83%

45.00%

31.56%

75.00%

51.22%

Endesa 
Generación SA

38.89%

27.28%

OGK-5 Finance 
LLC

Endesa Costanera 
SA

60.00%

33.86%

5.51%

7.29%

Central Dock 
Sud SA

5.32%

Hidroeléctrica El 
Chocón SA

18.85%

Termotec Energía
AIE (in liquidation)

TERRAE Iniziative 
per lo sviluppo 
agroindustriale SpA

Texkan Wind LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Tko Power Inc.

Los Angeles 
(California)

USA

Termoeléctrica
Manuel Belgrano SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 500,000.00  ARS

Construction and 
management of a 
combined-cycle plant

Equity

Central Dock 
Sud SA

5.32%

7.29%

Valencia

Spain

 481,000.00  EUR

Rome

Italy

 19,060,811.37  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

-

Agro-industrial 
activities

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Enel Green Power 
SpA

45.00%

31.06%

20.00%

13.66%

Endesa Costanera 
SA

5.51%

Hidroeléctrica El 
Chocón SA

18.85%

 -    USD

 1.00  USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Texkan Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi West Inc.

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

60.00%

40.97%

TOBIVOX (RF) Pty Ltd Houghton

South Africa

 10,000,000.00  ZAR

Toledo Pv AEIE

Madrid

Spain

 26,890.00  EUR

Photovoltaic plants

Equity

TP - Sociedade Térmica 
Portuguesa SA

Lisbon

Portugal

 3,750,000.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 
electricity and heat

Line-by-line

33.33%

23.01%

100.00%

69.03%

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

Finerge-Gestão 
de Projectos 
Energéticos SA

Trade Wind Energy LLC New York

USA

 -    USD

(New York)

Tradewind Energy Inc. Wilmington 

USA

 200,000.00  USD

(Delaware)

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Chi Power Inc.

1.00%

68.29%

Enel Kansas LLC

99.00%

Equity

Enel Kansas LLC

19.90%

13.59%

412

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Transmisora de
Energia Renovable
SA

Transmisora Eléctrica 
de Quillota Ltda

Transportadora de 
Energía SA

Transportes y 
Distribuciones 
Eléctricas SA

Triton Power
Company

Guatemala

Guatemala

 237,341,200.00  GTQ

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Santiago

Chile

 440,644,600.00  CLP

Electricity transmission 
and distribution

Equity

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 100,000.00  ARS

Electricity generation, 
transmission and 
distribution

Line-by-line

Olot (Girona)

Spain

 72,120.00  EUR

Electricity transmission Line-by-line

50.00%

18.64%

100.00%

51.15%

73.33%

51.44%

Compañía 
Eléctrica Tarapacá 
SA

Compañía de 
Interconexión 
Energética SA

Endesa 
Distribución 
Eléctrica SL

New York
(New York)

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

2.00%

68.29%

Tsar Nicholas LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Twin Falls Hydro 
Associates

Seattle 
(Washington)

USA

Twin Falls Hydro 
Company Inc.

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

Twin Lake Hills LLC

Minneapolis 
(Minnesota)

USA

Twin Saranac Holdings 
LLC

Wilmington 
(Delaware)

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 10.00  USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Aranjuez

Spain

 304,150.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

-

Line-by-line

Highfalls Hydro 
Company Inc.

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

98.00%

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Twin Falls Hydro 
Company Inc.

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Twin Saranac 
Holdings LLC

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 
Wind LLC

51.00%

34.83%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

100.00%

68.29%

40.00%

27.61%

Johannesburg South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

100.00%

68.29%

Las Palmas de 
Gran Canaria

Spain

 190,171,520.00  EUR

Electricity generation

Line-by-line

Endesa 
Generación SA

100.00%

70.14%

Ufefys SL 
(in liquidation)

Ukuqala Solar 
Proprietary Limited

Unión Eléctrica de 
Canarias Generación 
SAU

Upington Solar
(Pty) Ltd

Johannesburg South Africa

 1,000.00  ZAR

Ustav Jaderného 
Výzkumu Rez AS

Rez

Czech 
Republic

 524,139,000.00  CZK

Vektör Enerji Üretim 
Anonim Şirketi

Istanbul

Turkey

 740,000.00  TRY

Vidigenix (Pty) Ltd

Houghton 

South Africa

 97.00  ZAR

Viruleiros SL

Santiago de 
Compostela

Spain

 160,000.00  EUR

Waseca Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

West Faribault Solar 
LLC

Minnesota

USA

West Waconia Solar 
LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

 -    USD

 -    USD

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Nuclear power
research and 
development

Plant construction and 
electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

100.00%

68.29%

Equity

Slovenské 
elektrárne AS

27.77%

18.33%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
International BV

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
RSA (Pty) Ltd

97.75%

66.75%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
España SL 

67.00%

46.25%

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

Aurora 
Distributed Solar 
LLC

413

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Western New York 
Wind Corporation

Albany 
(New York)

USA

Willimantic Power 
Corporation

Hartford 
(Connecticut)

USA

 300.00  USD

 1,000.00  USD

Maroussi

Greece

 60,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 1,110,400.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 551,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 556,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 736,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 424,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 389,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 551,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 555,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 551,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 296,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 252,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 3,504,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 614,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 399,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 225,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 255,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 200,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 653,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 575,000.00  EUR

Wind Park of 
Koryfao SA

Wind Parks of 
Anatoli-Prinia SA

Wind Parks of 
Bolibas SA

Wind Parks of 
Distomos SA

Wind Parks of 
Drimonakia SA

Wind Parks of 
Folia SA

Wind Parks of 
Gagari SA

Wind Parks of 
Goraki SA

Wind Parks of 
Gourles SA

Wind Parks of 
Kafoutsi SA

Wind Parks of 
Kathara SA

Wind Parks of 
Kerasia SA

Wind Parks of 
Korinthia SA

Wind Parks of 
Makrilakoma SA

Wind Parks of 
Milia SA

Wind Parks of 
Mirovigli SA

Wind Parks of
Mitika SA

Wind Parks of 
Paliopirgos SA

Wind Parks of 
Pelagia SA

Wind Parks of 
Petalo SA

414

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
North America 
Inc.

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

100.00%

68.29%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCompany name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

Wind Parks of 
Platanos SA

Wind Parks of 
Sagias SA

Wind Parks of 
Skoubi SA

Wind Parks of 
Spilia SA

Wind Parks of 
Strouboulas SA

Wind Parks of 
Trikorfo SA

Wind Parks of 
Vitalio SA

Wind Parks of 
Vourlas SA

Maroussi

Greece

 179,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 601,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 472,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 496.100,00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 576,500.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 260,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 361,000.00  EUR

Maroussi

Greece

 554,000.00  EUR

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Electricity generation 
from renewable 
resources

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

80.00%

54.63%

Equity

Equity

Equity

Equity

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

29.25%

19.97%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Enel Green Power 
Hellas SA

30.00%

20.49%

Winter's Spawn LLC Minneapolis 

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 

Line-by-line

Chi Minnesota 

51.00%

34.83%

(Minnesota)

from renewable 

resources

Wind LLC

WP Bulgaria 1 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 10 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 11 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 12 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 13 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 14 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 15 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 19 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 21 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 26 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 3 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 6 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

415

Company name

Headquarters

Country

Share capital Currency Activity

method

Held by

% holding

Consolidation 

Group % 

holding

WP Bulgaria 8 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

WP Bulgaria 9 EOOD Sofia

Bulgaria

 5,000.00  BGN

Plant construction, 

Line-by-line

Enel Green Power 

100.00%

68.29%

operation and 

maintenance

Bulgaria EAD

Wyoming Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 

Line-by-line

Aurora 

100.00%

68.29%

from renewable 

resources

Distributed Solar 

LLC

Yacylec SA

Buenos Aires

Argentina

 20,000.000.00  ARS

Electricity transport

Equity

Enersis SA

22.22%

13.47%

Yedesa-Cogeneración 

Almería

Spagin

 234,000.00  EUR

Cogeneration of 

-

Enel Green Power 

40.00%

27.61%

SA (in liquidation)

electricity and heat

España SL 

Zumbrota Solar LLC

Minnesota

USA

 -    USD

Electricity generation 

Line-by-line

Aurora 

100.00%

68.29%

from renewable 

resources

Distributed Solar 

LLC

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ENEL   ANNUAL REPORT 2014ATTACHMENTSCorporate 
governance

Report on Corporate Governance 
and Ownership Structure

The corporate governance structure of Enel SpA complies 

as the adequacy of the organizational structure, the in-

with  the  principles  set  forth  in  the  edition  of  the  Corpo-

ternal control system and the administrative-accounting 

rate  Governance  Code  (1)  for  listed  companies,  which  has 

system of the Company; (iii) the statutory auditing of the 

been  adopted  by  the  Company.  Furthermore,  the  afore-

annual accounts and the consolidated accounts, as well 

mentioned  corporate  governance  structure  is  inspired  by 

as the independence of the statutory audit firm; and (iv) 

CONSOB’s recommendations on this matter and, more ge-

the manner in which the corporate governance rules set 

nerally, international best practice.

out  in  the  Corporate  Governance  Code  are  actually  im-

The corporate governance system adopted by Enel and the 

plemented;

Group  is  essentially  aimed  at  creating  value  for  the  sha-

 > a Shareholders’ Meeting, which is competent to take de-

reholders over the medium/long term, taking into account 

cisions concerning, among other issues – in ordinary or ex-

the  social  importance  of  the  Group’s  business  operations 

traordinary session: (i) the appointment and termination 

and the consequent need, in conducting such operations, 

of members of the Board of Directors and the Board of 

to adequately consider all the interests involved. 

Auditors and their compensation and responsibilities; (ii) 

In compliance with the provisions of Italian law governing 

the approval of the financial statements and allocation of 

companies with listed shares, the Company’s organization 

net income; (iii) the purchase and sale of treasury shares; 

is characterized by:

(iv) stock-based compensation plans; (v) amendments of 

 > a Board of Directors charged with managing the Company;

the bylaws; and (vi) the issue of convertible bonds.

 > a  Board  of  Auditors  charged  with  monitoring:  (i)  com-

The  statutory  auditing  of  the  accounts  is  performed  by  a 

pliance with the law and the bylaws, and with the princi-

specialized firm entered in the appropriate official register. 

ples of sound administration in the performance of com-

It was engaged by the Shareholders’ Meeting on the basis 

pany business; (ii) the financial reporting process, as well 

of a reasoned proposal of the Board of Auditors.

(1) The various editions of the Code are available on the website of Borsa Italiana (http://www.borsaitaliana.it).

Patrizia Grieco (P 3)
Francesco Starace (AD/DG)
Alessandro Banchi (2,4)
Alberto Bianchi (3,4)
Paola Girdinio (1,2)
Alberto Pera (1,2)
Anna Chiara Svelto (1,2)
Angelo Taraborrelli (1,4)

Shareholders’
Meeting

Independent
auditors
Ernst & Young

Board of
Directors

Board of
Auditors

Sergio Duca (C)
Lidia D’Alessio
Gennaro Mariconda

Control & Risk
Committee1

Compensation
Committee2

Nomination &
Corporate
Governance
Committee3

Related Parties
Committee4

For more detailed information on the corporate governance system, please see the Report on Corporate Governance and Ow-

nership Structure of Enel, which has been published on the Company’s website (www.enel.com, in the “Governance” section).

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Enel

Società per azioni

Registered Office

137 Viale Regina Margherita, Rome

Share capital €9,403,357,795 fully paid-up

Tax I.D. and Companies Register

of Rome: no. 00811720580

R.E.A. of Rome no. 756032

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