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Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A. – ‘6-K’ for 12/31/04

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of January, 2005

Commission File Number: 001-13240

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A.

National Electricity Co of Chile Inc

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

Santa Rosa 76
Santiago, Chile
(562) 6309000

(Address of principal executive office)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tomás González
  tgonzalez@endesa.cl
For further information contact:
Jaime Montero Irene Aguiló
Investor Relations Director iaguilo@endesa.cl
Endesa Chile
(56-2) 634-2329 Suzanne Sahr
jfmv@endesa.cl ssc@endesa.cl

ENDESA CHILE ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004

(Santiago, Chile, January 27, 2005) – Endesa Chile (NYSE: EOC), announced today its consolidated financial results for the period ended December 31, 2004. All figures are in constant Chilean pesos and are in accordance with the Chilean Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as required by Chilean authorities (FECU). December 2003 figures have been adjusted by the CPI variation year-to-year, equal to 2.5%. The figures expressed in US Dollars were calculated based on the December 31, 2004 exchange rate of 557.4 pesos per dollar.

The consolidated financial statements of Endesa Chile for the period ended December 31, 2004, include all of the Company’s Chilean subsidiaries, as well as its Argentinean subsidiaries (Hidroeléctrica El Chocón S.A. and Central Costanera S.A), its Colombian subsidiaries (Central Hidroeléctrica de Betania S.A. and EMGESA), its Brazilian subsidiary (Centrais Elétricas Cachoeira Dourada S.A.), and its Peruvian subsidiary (Edegel).


Highlights for the Period

Income before taxes and minority interest of Endesa Chile for the year 2004 rose by 25% over the year 2003 to reach US$365.8 million, US$72.5 million higher than the year before. The Company’s operating income showed a better performance than in 2003, amounting to US$662.0 million, a figure that compares favorably with the US$622.5 million produced in 2003. The non-operating result also made a positive impact on the Company’s net income for 2004 as a result of a US$29.9 million reduction in financial expenses. It should be noted that the improvement in the result was despite a provision of US$30.7 million related to the re-liquidation of firm capacity in Chile from the period April 2000 to March 2004 and the period April 2004 to November 2004, in accordance with the resolution of the panel of experts.

Endesa Chile’s net income for 2004 was US$150.3 million, which compares with net income of US$143.7 million in 2003. Income tax to December 2004 amounted to US$167.6 million compared to US$50.3 million at December 2003, a difference produced mainly by an increase in deferred taxes as a result of the effects of the tax losses caused by the devaluation of the Argentine peso since 2002.

The consolidated Cash Flows from Operations (Operating income + Depreciation & Operating Amortization) reached US$971.0 million during year 2004. The consolidated net debt was reduced in US$537.4 million during 2004 compare with 2003. On 2004 the investment amount reached US$183 million of which US$120 million were investments in Chile.

The principal events occurring during 2004 are the following:

a)

The commercial incorporation of the Ralco plant in the SIC with a first unit as from September 6 and a second unit on September 22, contributing a maximum capacity of 690 MW, higher than the originally projected 570 MW. This greater capacity, considering a late improvement in the country’s hydrology in 2004, will enable it to contribute most significantly in meeting the strong growth in energy demand on the Central Grid System, SIC over the next few years.


b)

Change in the domestic electricity scenario as a result of the natural gas crisis in Argentina, leading to a rising trend in the market prices for electricity, including the node price which, as from May this year, was adjusted to incorporate the increased cost of thermal generation due to the gas restrictions, and later, in the process of price setting for the period November 2004-April 2005, modifying the works plan considering alternative technologies to natural gas for supplying the future needs of the domestic electricity system.


c)

Successful conclusion of the contractual commercial disputes of the subsidiary in Brazil, Cachoeira Dourada, with its principal customer, the Goiÿs state distribution company, CELG, reflected an improvement in this subsidiary’s financial statements, with operating income practically quadruplicating compared to the year 2003.


d)

Positive signs from the Argentine authority in terms of the justification process of electricity sector prices that began in February with a first adjustment of the seasonal price for large users and commercial customers and a second adjustment in November, continuing in May and December respectively with the transfer of the new natural gas price to variable generating costs recognized by the regulator, leading to an increase in the spot price for the generating companies.


e)

Publication of tariff adjustments for energy generation by the Peruvian entity Osinerg for the period November 2004-April 2005, which show an increase of 19 % in the monomic price in dollars with respect to the tariff setting in May 2004. This increase was due to a better estimate of the Works Plan, a positive adjustment to demand growth, higher fuel costs and a better estimate of the price for capacity.


f)

Strong increase in demand for electricity in the countries where we operate, with accumulated growth in 2004 above that of 2003 with 6.8% accumulated growth in Argentina, 5.4 % in Brazil, 2.7 % in Colombia, 7.9% in Chile’s principal electricity system and 5.9% in Peru.


g)

Record daily level of production of Endesa Chile’s operations in Latin America, with a peak on November 23 of 204,115 MWh, 13% higher than the daily record of previous years. This corresponds to a load factor on such day of 58.1%.


h)

Also, on January 26, 2005, the international rating agency Moody’s Investor Services upgraded the rating of Endesa Chile to Ba1 with stable outlook, from Ba2. Although Endesa Chile believes that this rating underestimate the solid situation of the company, it was based on the operating and financial efficiencies the company has achieved.




TABLE OF CONTENTS



HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE PERIOD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (Chilean GAAP, Thousand US$) .4 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (Chilean GAAP, Million Ch$)
MAIN EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD
OPERATING INCOME
NON OPERATING INCOME 10 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS 11 
Assets (Chilean GAAP, Thousand US$) 11 
Assets (Chilean GAAP, Million Ch$) 11 
Liabilities (Chilean GAAP, Thousand US) 11 
Liabilities (Chilean GAAP, Million Ch$) 11 
Indicator 12 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Chilean GAAP) 13 
Assets (Million Ch$, Thousand US$) 13 
Liabilities and shareholder’s equity (Million Ch$, Thousand US$) 14 
 
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW (Chilean GAAP) 15 
Effective cash flow (Thousand US$) 15 
Effective cash flow (Million Ch$) 15 
 
CASH FLOW FROM FOREIGN OPERATIONS (Chilean GAAP) 15 
Effective cash flow (Million US$) 15 
 
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW (Chilean GAAP) 16 
Cash flows originated from operating activities (Million Ch$, Thousand US$) 16 
Cash flows originated from financing activities (Million Ch$, Thousand US$) 16 
Cash flows originated from investing activities (Million Ch$, Thousand US) 16 
 
MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE MARKETS WHERE THE COMPANY OPERATES 17 
 
MARKET RISK ANALYSIS 18 
 
EXCHANGE AND INTEREST RATE RISK ANALYSIS 20 
 
BUSINESS INFORMATION. MAIN OPERATING FIGURES 21 
 
ENDESA CHILE’S OPERATING INCOME BREAK DOWN BY COUNTRY (Chilean GAAP) 23 
 
ENDESA CHILE’S OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE 24 
 
CONFERENCE CALL INVITATION 25 



Consolidated Income Statement
(Chilean GAAP, thousand US$)



Table 1.1        

(Chilean GAAP, Thousand US$)        

  As of Dec. 2003  As of Dec. 2004  Variation %Var. 

Operating Revenues 1,692,301  1,852,641  160,340  9.5%
Operating Expenses (1,012,214) (1,128,797) (116,583) (11.5%)

Operating Margin 680,087  723,844  43,757  6.4%

            
SG&A (57,601) (61,797) (4,196) (7.3%)
            

Operating Income 622,486  662,047  39,561  6.4%

            
Net Financial Income (Expenses) (347,319) (318,705) 28,614  8.2%
Interest Income 28,066  26,753  (1,313) (4.7%)
Interest Expense (375,385) (345,458) 29,927  8.0%
Net Income from Related Companies 31,941  34,451  2,510  7.9%
Equity Gains from Related Companies 32,627  34,606  1,979  6.1%
Equity Losses from Related Companies (686) (155) 531  77.4%
Net other Non Operating Income (Expense) (28,482) (50,312) (21,830) (76.6%)
Other Non Operating Income 81,966  91,930  9,964  12.2%
Other Non Operating Expenses (110,448) (142,242) (31,795) (28.8%)
Positive Goodwill Amortization (2,838) (2,626) 212  7.5%
Price Level Restatement 1,057  3,967  2,910  275.2%
Exchange differences 16,469  37,012  20,543  124.7%

Non Operating Income (329,171) (296,213) 32,959  10.0%

            

Net Income before Taxes, Min. Interest and Neg. Goodwill Amortization 293,315  365,835  72,520  24.7%

            
Income Tax (50,345) (167,612) (117,266) (232.9%)
Extraordinary Items  
Minority Interest (127,962) (76,789) 51,173  40.0%
Negative Goodwill Amortization 28,668  28,887  219  0.8%
            

NET INCOME 143,675  150,321  6,646  4.6%




Consolidated Income Statement
(Chilean GAAP, Million Ch$)



Table 1.2        

Chilean GAAP, Million Ch$)        
  As of Dec. 2003  As of Dec. 2004  Variation %Var. 

Operating Revenues 943,288  1,032,662  89,374  9.5%
Operating Expenses (564,208) (629,191) (64,984) (11.5%)

Operating Margin 379,081  403,471  24,390  6.4%

            
SG&A (32,107) (34,445) (2,339) (7.3%)
            

Operating Income 346,974  369,025  22,052  6.4%

            
Net Financial Income (Expenses) (193,596) (177,646) 15,950  8.2%
Interest Income 15,644  14,912  (732) (4.7%)
Interest Expense (209,240) (192,558) 16,681  8.0%
Net Income from Related Companies 17,804  19,203  1,399  7.9%
Equity Gains from Related Companies 18,186  19,289  1,103  6.1%
Equity Losses from Related Companies (383) (86) 296  77.4%
Net other Non Operating Income (Expense) (15,876) (28,044) (12,168) (76.6%)
Other Non Operating Income 45,688  51,242  5,554  12.2%
Other Non Operating Expenses (61,564) (79,286) (17,722) (28.8%)
Positive Goodwill Amortization (1,582) (1,464) 118  7.5%
Price Level Restatement 589  2,211  1,622  275.2%
Exchange differences 9,180  20,630  11,450  124.7%

Non Operating Income (183,480) (165,109) 18,371  10.0%

            

Net Income before Taxes, Min. Interest and Neg. Goodwill Amortization 163,494  203,916  40,423  24.7%

            
Income Tax (28,063) (93,427) (65,364) (232.9%)
Extraordinary Items  
Minority Interest (71,326) (42,802) 28,524  40.0%
Negative Goodwill Amortization 15,979  16,102  122  0.8%
            

NET INCOME 80,084  83,789  3,705  4.6%

Main Events during the Period

Investments

The completion of the Ralco project with its start-up on September 6 concludes the Company’s largest investment project in the last 10 years. Its original installed capacity was estimated at 570 MW but total capacity during the turbine testing stage showed that it was potentially greater. On December 9, 2004, the National Environmental Commission (CONAMA) authorized the Ralco hydroelectric plant to operate with a capacity of 690 MW, which implies contributing to the grid an additional 120 MW and improving the distribution of the water resource in order to cover demand at peak times, marginally increasing annual average generation.

Tariffs and Legislation in Chile

The monomic price of the Alto Jahuel node set in April 2004 with a load factor of 74.4% reaches Ch$25.39, which equates to US$42.04 per MWh at the type of the setting. This tariff, which is 6.2% higher in peso terms to that previously set, was applicable as from May and until October 2004.

With respect to the node price-setting process of the SIC, which culminated with the definitive report of October 2004, advised by the CNE to the companies on October 19, 2004, it should be noted that the free average price band operated on this occasion. Changes were also introduced to the penalization factors of energy and capacity by which the prices are defined at the grid’s different nodes.

For Endesa Chile, the effect of this last setting implied a rise in the average price for billing regulated customers of 6.5% in pesos and 4.3% in dollar terms compared to the average price at the April 2004 setting.

Financing

During the first quarter of 2004, the company signed a loan agreement for a total of US$250 million with an interest rate of Libor plus a spread of 1.15% in order to refinance bank debt and free the company from the guarantees of its subsidiaries Pehuenche and Pangue and certain borrowing and investment restrictions. This debt was replaced in November by a revolving syndicated loan for the same amount, but with an interest rate of Libor plus 0.375%.

In September 2004, the final documentation was signed for the refinancing agreement of a loan to Central Costanera in Argentina for an amount of US$47.7 million at an interest rate of Libor plus a spread of 4.875%, extending the final maturity of the debt from December 2004 to June 2006.

During 2004, the Endesa Chile’s subsidiary in Peru made 4 bond issues in the Peruvian capitals market, totaling a figure of about US$35 million.

Emgesa has begun the process for a domestic bond issue for a figure of around US$90 million, registering the program with that country’s Superintendency of Securities. Betania, another subsidiary of Endesa Chile in Colombia, successfully made a bond issue of approximately US$ 118 million in November at inflation (CPI) + 6.29% and a term of 7 years.

Sustainability

In July 2004, Endesa Chile was chosen by Institutional Investor Research Group as the best Latin American company in the electric utilities category for its corporate governance. This study was based on surveys of the most important participants in the finance industry, including portfolio managers, investment banks and analysts.

On September 13, 2004, Endesa Chile promised to respect and comply with the nine principles of the Global Compact, an action plan created by the United Nations for persuading through ethical commitments companies from all parts of the world to accept as an integral part of their strategy and operations, principles that point to respecting human rights, the environment and labor. This represents an important step by the company in the field of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.

Endesa Chile recently improved its international evaluation in Corporate Sustainability and will be able to maintain the logo of membership of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index during 2005, as in 2004. At December 31, 2004, Endesa Chile had also achieved certification under the ISO 14001 international standard of 87% of its installed capacity in Latin America.

Operating Income

The Company’s consolidated sales in 2004 increased by 9.5% over 2003 to US$1,852.6 million. Physical sales of electricity grew by 5.5 % and the average price of sales also showed a rise. Endesa Chile’s consolidated cost of sales amounted to US$1,128.8 million in 2004, an increase of 11.5% on the year before, mainly the consequence of higher fuel costs for thermal generation which amounted to US$213.9 million. Electricity provided by thermal generation increased by 11.4% which allowed physical energy purchases to be reduced by 23%, equivalent to 1,924 GWh.

The consolidated operating income in 2004 amounted to US$662.0 million, 6.4% higher than in 2003, due to improvements in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.

Operating income in Chile represented 40.6% of the Company’s total operating income. This contribution amounted to US$268.6 million, a reduction of US$16.9 million compared to 2003, basically due to the higher variable costs of production. It should be noted that this result is heavily influenced by the lower result in the first half of the year which fell by an amount close to US$25.1 million, being 17.3% below the level of the first half of 2003. During the last quarter of 2004, however, operating income from Chile rose by more than US$9 million over the same quarter of 2003, equivalent to growth of 14%, as a result of a 17% increase in hydroelectric generation.

In Argentina, operating income in 2004 was US$61.7 million, representing 9.3% of Endesa Chile’s consolidated operating income for the year; this compares with US$ 59.4 million in 2003. The Argentine operation showed a significant 30% increase in sales to US$266.1 million, reflecting the large increase in generation and in electricity demand. The higher physical sales of the Central Costanera subsidiary, which grew by 74% compared to 2003, influenced by the ability of the Costanera plant to operate not only with natural gas but also with fuel oil, are partially offset by reduced sales by El Chocón due to the lower hydrology in the Comahue area. The participation of the thermal generation of Costanera rose from 50.3% of Endesa Chile’s total thermal generation in 2003 to 70.4% in 2004. The cost of sales in Argentina increased by 41.0% to US$199.8 million in 2004 because of the higher cost of fuel which rose by 237.6% due to the increased electricity generation at Costanera, which was double the level of 2003, and the natural gas restrictions in the Argentine market which led the Company to increase generation with liquid fuels.

Operating income in Brazil of the subsidiary Cachoeira Dourada represented 3.9% of Endesa Chile’s consolidated operating income in 2004. The former reached US$25.7 million, 281.8 % higher than in 2003, showing the progress made by the company in terms of its contractual dispute with its principal customer, CELG, which was fully settled in 2004. Sales increased by 33.1% over the year 2003, to US$75.4 million. The physical generation of Cachoeira Dourada increased by 7.9% compared to 2003 as a consequence of growing demand and favorable hydrology.

In Colombia, operating income in 2004 amounted to US$212.5 million, representing an increase of 34.4% compared to the level of the year before and contributing 32.1% of Endesa Chile’s total operating income. The subsidiary Emgesa booked operating income of US$181.0 million and Betania US$31.5 million, equivalent to increases of US$32.9 million and US$21.5 million respectively, compared to 2003. Energy sales in Colombia improved by 17.6% as a result of stronger demand in the Colombian market and good hydrology. Physical sales rose by 667 GWh and generation by 1,087 GWh, with a lower contribution from thermal generation, which allowed energy purchases and fuel costs to fall compared to 2003.

In Peru, operating income in 2004 of the subsidiary Edegel was US$93.6 million, which compares with US$112.7 million in the previous year. Edegel’s operating income represents 14.1% of Endesa Chile’s total operating income. Sales showed growth of 7.7% during the year, equivalent to US$15.9 million, to a total of US$221.3 million. Physical sales were down on the year 2003 because of the low hydrology in the area but the consequent increase in price levels, also impacted by the rise in international fuel prices, allowed it to offset the reduced volume. However, the lower hydrology also affected the company’s operating costs, which increased by 44.6% over 2003 to a total of US$114.4 million. The physical generation of Edegel fell by 3.9% to 4,285.2 GWh, with hydroelectric generation declining by 408.4 GWh and thermal generation increasing by 235.2 GWh, which led to a greater expense on fuel and higher purchases of electricity.

The consolidated Cash Flows from Operations (Operating income + Depreciation & Operating Amortization) reached US$971.0 million during year 2004, 10.8% increased compared to the same period of 2003 in constant US dollars. The distribution by country of the EBITDA adjusted by ownership shows that Chile contributes with 58.5%, Colombia with 14.5%, Brazil with 7.9%, Peru with 7.7% and Argentina with 11.4%.

Non-Operating Income

The Company recorded a negative consolidated non-operating result for 2004 that was lower than in 2003, reaching a negative US$296.2 million, signifying a 10% improvement. This improvement is explained by US$28.6 million of lower net financial expenses, US$29.7 million of higher non-operating income, US$2.5 million of improved net income on investments in related companies and US$20.5 million of higher gains from exchange differences, offset by US$51.5 million of higher non-operating expenses.

Net result from investment in related companies. The improvement in this item of US$2.5 million is basically explained by the net income of our associate company Gasatacama that operates on the Chilean SING grid.

Financial expenses less financial income. The reduction of US$28.6 million in net financial expenses reflects the positive impact of the financial strengthening plan, which was completed in 2003. The appreciation of the Chilean peso against the dollar also affected this result.

Monetary correction. The improved result from monetary correction (price-level restatements) of US$2.9 million, reaching US$4.0 million in 2004 compared to US$1.0 million in 2003. This is principally the result of the higher inflation rate in Chile.

Exchange differences. The increase in the gain from exchange differences of US$20.5 million in 2004 compared to 2003 is the result of a US$37.0 million gain in 2004 compared to that of US$15.5 million in 2003. This positive effect is due to the 6.1% appreciation of the Chilean peso against the dollar during 2004 compared to a 17.4% appreciation in 2003, which negatively affected the position we had in 2003.

Other non-operating income and expenses. The higher other expenses less income of US$21.8 million are mainly explained by a reduced result of US$48.8 million for the appreciation of the Chilean peso against the dollar, mainly offset by US$27.7 million of tax fines, re-liquidations of energy and capacity, derivatives and provisions for obsolescence of fixed assets of the Brazilian subsidiary Cachoeira Dourada in 2003.

Income tax. Taxes showed an increase of US$117.3 million compared to 2003. Consolidated income tax accumulated at December amounted to US$167.6 million, composed of a charge for US$94.7 million for income tax, which accumulates an increase over 2003 of US$2.6 million, and US$72.9 million for deferred taxes, representing a rise of US$114.7 million compared to 2003. The higher income tax of US$2.6 million is due to the improved taxable results of the companies.

The higher charge for deferred taxes compared to 2003 when it represented a benefit of US$41.8 million, was recorded mainly in Argentina as a result of the effect of the significant devaluation made as part of the Emergency Plan. This occurs because in June 2003, the effects were recorded for the first time of the tax losses of the companies which amounted at December 31, 2003 to US$60.9 million, caused by the devaluation of the Argentine peso since early in 2002. However, as a result of the recovery in the exchange rate and improved results of the companies, the tax loss has reduced, reflecting at December 2004 losses due to the reversal of deferred taxes of US$25.2 million.


Consolidated Balance Sheet Analysis

The evolution of the key financial indicators has been as follows:

Table 2        

Assets (Thousand US$) As of Dec.2003  As of Dec.2004 Variation % Var.

Current Assets 722,432  977,263  254,831  35.3%
Fixed Assets 8,583,854  8,027,565  (556,289) (6.5%)
Other Assets 743,892  535,286  (208,606) (28.0%)

Total Assets 10,050,178  9,540,114  (510,064) (5.1%)



Table 2.1        

Assets (Million Ch$) As of Dec.2003 As of Dec.2004 Variation % Var.

Current Assets 402,684  544,726  142,043  35.3%
Fixed Assets 4,784,640  4,474,565  (310,076) (6.5%)
Other Assets 414,645  298,368  (116,277) (28.0%)

Total Assets 5,601,969  5,317,659  (284,310) (5.1%)

Current assets increased by US$254.8 million, mainly explained by US$178.9 million of greater notes and accounts receivable from related companies, basically Atacama Finance Co.; and an increase in cash and time deposits of US$92.5 million. The 6.5% reduction in fixed assets is primarily due to a year’s depreciation (US$306.4 million) and the effect of the exchange rate on the fixed assets of foreign subsidiaries as a result of methodology for carrying non-monetary assets in historic dollars, in accordance with Technical Bulletin No.64, of subsidiaries in unstable countries. The 28% reduction in other assets is basically due to less notes and accounts receivable from related companies due to the transfer from long to short term of receivables due from Atacama Finance Co., and the influence of the appreciation of the Chilean peso against the dollar this year.

Table 3        

Liabilities (Thousand US$) (1) As of Dec.2003  As of Dec.2004 Variation % Var.

Current liabilities 855,618  771,008  (84,610) (9.9%)
Long-term liabilities 4,210,398  3,931,845  (278,553) (6.6%)
Minority interest 2,239,301  2,022,589  (216,712) (9.7%)
Equity 2,744,861  2,814,672  69,810  2.5%

Total Liabilities 10,050,178  9,540,114  (510,064) (5.1%)



Table 3.1        

Liabilities (Million Ch$) As of Dec. 2003  As of Dec. 2004  Variation  % Var. 

Current liabilities 476,921  429,760  (47,161) (9.9%)
Long-term liabilities 2,346,876  2,191,610  (155,265) (6.6%)
Minority interest 1,248,187  1,127,391  (120,795) (9.7%)
Equity 1,529,986  1,568,898  38,912  2.5%

Total Liabilities 5,601,969  5,317,659  (284,310) (5.1%)

(1)

Ch$ figures divided as of December 2004 exchange rate of 1 US$ = Ch$ 557.4

Short-term liabilities show a decline of US$84.6 million, equivalent to 9.9% compared to the year before, basically due to a reduction in notes and accounts payable to related companies and an increase in borrowings from banks and financial institutions and accounts payable. Long-term liabilities fell by US$278.6 million, equivalent to 6.6%, mainly explained by lower borrowings from banks and financial institutions resulting from debt refinancing, also influenced by the appreciation of the Chilean peso against the dollar this year. The minority interest reduced by US$216.7 million mainly because of the fall in the equity positions of foreign subsidiaries controlled in dollars, in accordance with Technical Bulletin No.64.

Table 4        

Indicator Unit As of Dec. 2003  As of Dec. 2004  %Var.

Liquidity Times 0.84 1.27 51.2%
Acid ratio test * Times 0.77 1.18 53.2%
Leverage ** Times 1.02 0.97 (4.9%)
Short-term debt % 16.9 16.4 (3.0%)
Long-term debt % 83.1 83.6 0.6%

* Current assets net of inventories and pre-paid expenses    
** Compounds to the ratio = Total debt / (equity + minority interest)    

The company’s liquidity ratios improved at December 2004 compared to the year before. The current ratio was 1.27 at December 2004, improving by 51.2% compared to the previous year, and the acid test reached 1.18, which compares with 0.77 at December 2003. The improvement in the company’s liquidity ratios is mainly explained by higher current assets, mainly due to more notes and accounts receivable from the related company Atacama Finance Co.

The debt ratio at December 2004 has been reduced compared to December 2003 as a result of the company’s operating performance, the prepayment of financial debt and the appreciation of the Chilean peso against the dollar during the year.

It is important to remember that the main input of hydro-facilities is water, and both snow and water reservoirs are not considered current assets in the accounting figures.


Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Chilean GAAP)



Table 5.1        
 
ASSETS Thousand Ch$ Thousand US$
 
  As of Dec.2003 As of Dec.2004 As of Dec.2003 As of Dec.2004

CURRENT ASSETS            
Cash 5,646  29,638  10,130  53,172 
Time Deposits 159,078  186,651  285,392  334,859 
Marketable Securities 1,221  682  2,191  1,223 
Accounts Receivable, net 102,017  105,455  183,023  189,192 
Notes receivable 1,149  208  2,062  372 
Other accounts receivable 52,223  36,006  93,691  64,596 
Amounts due from related companies 47,354  147,058  84,955  263,829 
Inventories, net 10,085  13,691  18,092  24,563 
Income taxes recoverable 14,614  4,933  26,218  8,849 
Prepaid expenses 2,757  3,216  4,947  5,770 
Deferred taxes 1,271  2,921  2,280  5,240 
Other current assets 5,268  14,268  9,451  25,597 

Total currrent assets 402,684  544,726  722,432  977,263 

             
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property 37,196  46,783  66,730  83,931 
Buildings and Infrastructure 5,675,993  5,464,979  10,182,979  9,804,411 
Plant and equipment 1,039,657  997,490  1,865,190  1,789,540 
Other assets 52,621  85,982  94,404  154,256 
Technical appraisal 616,374  565,650  1,105,801  1,014,801 
Sub - Total 7,421,839  7,160,884  13,315,104  12,846,940 
Accumulated depreciation (2,637,199) (2,686,320) (4,731,250) (4,819,375)

Total property, plant and equipment 4,784,640  4,474,565  8,583,854  8,027,565 

             
OTHER ASSETS            
Investments in related companies 169,641  167,051  304,344  299,697 
Investments in other companies 70,817  22,698  127,048  40,721 
Positive Goodwill 22,707  19,609  40,738  35,179 
Negative goodwill (79,365) (55,940) (142,384) (100,359)
Long-term receivables 17,093  35,028  30,666  62,842 
Amounts due from related companies 131,999  334  236,811  600 
Intangibles 28,966  28,076  51,966  50,370 
Accumulated amortization (7,504) (8,369) (13,463) (15,014)
Others 60,292  89,880  108,166  161,249 

Total other assets 414,645  298,368  743,892  535,286 

             

TOTAL ASSETS 5,601,969  5,317,659  10,050,178  9,540,114 



Table 5.2        

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Thousand Ch$ Thousand US$
 
  As of Dec.2003 As of Dec.2004 As of Dec.2003 As of Dec.2004

CURRENT LIABILITIES            
Due to banks and financial institutions:            
Short Term 55,911  95,976  100,306  172,185 
Current portion of long-term debt 99,635  86,191  178,750  154,631 
Notes Payable
Current portions of bonds payable 58,998  76,663  105,846  137,536 
Current portion of other long-term debt 21,970  24,741  39,415  44,387 
Dividends payable 959  178  1,720  319 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 60,022  81,046  107,683  145,400 
Miscellaneous payables 13,391  17,343  24,025  31,114 
Amounts payable to related companies 126,665  6,383  227,243  11,452 
Provisions 22,408  15,225  40,202  27,315 
Withholdings 7,578  10,837  13,596  19,442 
Income Tax 6,732  13,539  12,078  24,290 
Deferred Income 301  218  540  392 
Deferred Taxes
Other current liabilities 2,350  1,420  4,215  2,547 

Total current liabilities 476,921  429,760  855,618  771,008 

             
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES            
Due to banks and financial institutions 392,497  251,814  704,157  451,766 
Bonds payable 1,730,577  1,685,734  3,104,731  3,024,280 
Due to other institutions 123,545  93,693  221,646  168,089 
Accounts payable 15,385  38,012  27,601  68,195 
Amounts payable to related companies 86  51  155  92 
Accrued expenses 38,986  37,664  69,943  67,570 
Deferred taxes 35,160  74,557  63,079  133,758 
Other long-Term liabilities 10,638  10,086  19,086  18,094 

Total Long-term liabilities 2,346,876  2,191,610  4,210,398  3,931,845 

             

Minority interest 1,248,187  1,127,391  2,239,301  2,022,589 

             
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Paid-in capital, no par value 1,076,449  1,076,449  1,931,196  1,931,196 
Capital revaluation reserve
Additional paid-in capital-share premium 211,159  211,159  378,828  378,828 
Other reserves 48,684  23,237  87,341  41,688 
Total Capital and Reserves 1,336,291  1,310,845  2,397,365  2,351,712 
development period of certain subsidiaries 1,730  3,104 
Retained Earnings            
Retained earnings 111,880  174,265  200,718  312,639 
Net Income 80,084  83,789  143,675  150,321 
Total Retained Earnings 191,964  258,053  344,392  462,959 

Total Shareholders' Equity 1,529,986  1,568,898  2,744,861  2,814,672 

             

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,601,969  5,317,659  10,050,178  9,540,114 




Consolidated Cash Flow
(Chilean GAAP)



Table 6        

Effective Cash Flow (Thousand US$) As of Dec. 2003 As of Dec. 2004 Variation % Var.

Operating 515,024  452,575  (62,448) (12.1%)
Financing (590,128) (197,523) 392,606  66.5%
Investment 205,252  (127,241) (332,493) (162.0%)

Net cash flow of the period 130,147  127,811  (2,336) (1.8%)

 
Table 6.1

Effective Cash Flow (Million Ch$) As of Dec. 2003 As of Dec. 2004 Variation % Var.

Operating 287,074  252,265  (34,809) (12.1%)
Financing (328,938) (110,099) 218,838  66.5%
Investment 114,407  (70,924) (185,332) (162.0%)

Net cash flow of the period 72,544  71,242  (1,302) (1.8%)

Main aspects of the current period on the effective cash flow statement are:

a)

Operating activities generated a positive flow of US$452.6 million, representing a decline of 12.1% compared to 2003. This flow mainly comprises a net income for the year of US$150.3 million, plus charges to income that do not represent net cash flows of US$273.4 million, asset changes affecting cash flows of US$33.0 million, liability changes affecting cash flows of US$(59.2) million, gains from the sale of fixed assets of US$11.4 million and minority interest of US$76.8 million.


b)

Financing activities generated a negative flow of US$197.5 million mainly from loan repayments of US$628.1 million, bond repayments of US$55.8 million and dividend payments of US$132.5 million. This was partially offset by bonds issued of US$169.8 million and loans drawn of US$464.4 million.


c)

Investment activities generated a negative flow of US$127.2 million, mainly explained by US$24.1 million of fixed assets sales proceeds and other investment income of US$72.8 million, which were basically offset by fixed asset acquisitions of US$172.5 million relating to the construction of the Ralco plant and net repayments and collections of loans with related companies of US$56.2 million.




Cash Flow From Foreign Operations
(Chilean GAAP)



Table 7          

Effective Cash Flow (Million US$) As of Dec. 2004

  Dividends Capital Red. Interests Intercompany Amortiz Total 

Argentina 12.0 22.9 34.9
Brazil 27.8 27.8
Colombia 22.4 118.0 140.4
Peru 17.5 8.4 25.9
Associate Companies 8.2 13.4 21.5 43.1
Investment Companies 1.2 0.2 11.0 12.4

Total 17.5 45.6 48.0 173.4 284.5

(2) The figures expressed in dollars were calculated based on the average quarterly exchange rate.



Consolidated Cash Flow (Chilean GAAP)


Table 8        
 
  Thousand Ch$ Thousand US$
 
  Jan-Dec. 2003 Jan-Dec. 2004 Jan-Dec. 2003 Jan-Dec. 2004

CASH FLOWS ORIGINATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES            

Net income (loss) for the period 80,084  83,789  143,675  150,321 

             
(Profit) loss in sale of assets            
    (Profit) loss in sale of assets 5,081  (6,330) 9,116  (11,357)
Charges (credits) which do not represent cash flows: 156,427  152,420  280,636  273,447 
    Depreciation 183,976  170,790  330,061  306,405 
    Amortization of intangibles 1,680  1,402  3,014  2,514 
    Write-offs and provisions
    Amortization of positive goodwill 1,582  1,464  2,838  2,626 
    Amortization of negative goodwill (less) (15,979) (16,102) (28,668) (28,887)
    Accrued profit from related companies (less) (18,186) (19,289) (32,627) (34,606)
    Accrued loss from related companies 383  86  686  155 
    Net, price-level restatement (589) (2,211) (1,057) (3,967)
    Net exchange difference (9,180) (20,630) (16,469) (37,012)
    Other credits which do not represent cash flow (less) (19,633) (6,332) (35,223) (11,360)
    Other charges which do not represent cash flow 32,375  43,243  58,082  77,580 
Assets variations which affect cash flow: (40,560) 18,395  (72,766) 33,002 
    Decrease (increase) in receivable accounts (67,674) (7,769) (121,410) (13,939)
    Decrease (increase) in inventories (1,163) (3,938) (2,086) (7,066)
    Dividends from related companies
    Decrease (increase) in other assets 28,277  30,103  50,731  54,006 
Liabilities variations which affect cash flow: 14,716  (38,810) 26,401  (69,627)
    Accounts payable related to operating results 28,072  (42,846) 50,363  (76,867)
    Interest payable (3,810) 7,813  (6,835) 14,017 
    Income tax payable (15,385) 10,392  (27,602) 18,643 
    Accounts payable related to non operating results (5,672) (27,529) (10,175) (49,389)
    Accrued expenses and withholdings 11,510  13,360  20,650  23,969 
    Minority Interest 71,326  42,802  127,962  76,789 

Net Positive Cash Flow Originated from Operating Activities 287,074  252,265  515,024  452,575 

             

CASH FLOWS ORIGINATED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES            

    Shares issued and subscribed
    Proceeds from loans wired 204,431  258,854  366,759  464,396 
    Proceeds from debt issuance 616,962  94,649  1,106,857  169,804 
    Proceeds from loans obtained from related companies 3,063  5,496 
    Capital distribution (12,988) (9,997) (23,301) (17,935)
    Other financing sources 6,486  10,137  11,636  18,187 
    Dividends paid (37,270) (73,833) (66,864) (132,460)
    Loans, debt amortization (less) (611,930) (350,093) (1,097,829) (628,082)
    Issuance debt amortization(less) (407,311) (31,109) (730,734) (55,811)
    Amortization of loans obtained from related companies (24,540) (3,145) (44,025) (5,642)
    Amortization of expenses in issuance debt (5,823) (475) (10,447)
    Other disbursements related to financing(less) (56,955) (8,151) (102,180) (14,623)

Net Cash Flow Originated from Financing Activities (328,938) (110,099) (590,128) (197,523)

             
CASH FLOWS ORIGINATED FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
    Sale of fixed assets 156,659  13,409  281,053  24,056 
    Sale of related companies 2,558  4,589 
    Sale of other investments
    Collection upon loans to related companies 44,196  82,027  79,289  147,161 
    Other income on investments 51,033  40,574  91,556  72,792 
    Additions to fixed assets (less) (134,418) (96,136) (241,152) (172,471)
    Investments in related companies (less) (3,062) (5,493)
    Investments in marketable securities
    Loans provided to related companies(less) (113,357) (203,367)
    Other investment disbursements(less)

Net Cash Flow Originated from Investment activities 114,407  (70,924) 205,252  (127,241)

Net Positive Cash Flow for the period 72,544  71,242  130,147  127,811 

             
EFFECT OF PRICE-LEVEL RESTATEMENT UPON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT (32,002) (9,102) (57,413) (16,329)
NET VARIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT 40,542  62,140  72,734  111,482 
INITIAL BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT 127,196  167,738  228,195  300,929 

FINAL BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT 167,738  229,878  300,929  412,411 

Most important changes in the markets where the company operates

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

CHILE

COLOMBIA

PERU

Market risk analysis

ARGENTINA
- Hydrology: Rainfalls during 2004 in Argentina have been normal (Limay, C.Cura and Neuquén basins) and dry (74% in the Uruguay and Paranÿ basins). Flows improved in the fourth quarter in Salto Grande; but these again fell in the last days of December. The light thaws in the southern zone caused a fall in the flows to the system’s principal reservoirs.

- Fuel prices: The second stage of the well-mouth gas price rise was applied in November, which was transferred to MEM prices through the authorization of the dispatch variable costs of the thermal units. Wholesale electricity prices rose by around 10% in this respect.

- Variation in demand: Exports to Brazil have remained at zero since February 2002. Demand increased over 6.8% in the year 2004.

BRAZIL
- Hydrology: Average water flows in the South East-Center West region in the third quarter were above the historic average except in September when they were 86%. During the fourth quarter, they were around historic levels. Reservoir water levels in all regions are above the levels of 2003.

- Fuel prices: Fuel prices for the thermal generation are irrelevant for the Company as our installed capacity in Brazil is totally hydroelectric.

- Variation in demand: Demand increased over 5.4% in the year 2004.

CHILE
- Hydrology: The probability of an accumulated surplus for the period April- December 2004 is 62.7 %, which represents normal-dry hydrology in the system.

- Fuels risk: Resolution 659 of the Argentine Secretary of Energy, that establishes the current complementary procedure for the domestic supply of natural gas, maintains a permanent cut for the SING from the North West basin which has affected the normal dispatch of the combined-cycle plants which have had to replace the eventual shortfall with liquid fuels, thus raising the system’s costs. There were cuts on the SIC which reached an average of 3.8 MMm3 per day between the period April - September reducing to 2.3 MMm3 per day during October - December. Diesel and coal prices in recent months have seen increases on the international markets.

- Variation in demand: Demand increased near 7.9% in the year 2004.

COLOMBIA
- Hydrology: Total flows on the SIN during 2004 have been 88%, i.e. normal conditions. However, flows for the group companies have been in surplus for Emgesa (119% of average for Guavio) and in deficit for Betania (87 % of average).

- Fuel prices: Because of the mechanisms of declaration of offers, the fuels price is only one component of the declared price. In dry conditions, the declared price could rise because of producers’perceptions. The Endesa group has coal thermal generation so an increase in the price of this fuel would affect the production costs of that plant. However, given the present hydrology, the operation for merit of these plants has been low.

- Variation in demand: Demand increased near 2.7% in the year 2004.

PERU
- Hydrology: During 2004, Rio Rimac discharge were 18% lower than the year 2003, which corresponds to 83% of the average history (1965-2003) considering it a dry year. Yanango plants affluent were 18% lower than the year 2003, which means 63% of the average history considering it a dry year. Finally, the Chimay plant 2004 year discharge were 2% lower than the previous year, equivalent to 95% of the average history consider semi hummed.

- Fuel prices: The international oil price directly affects the price of liquid fuels used by most of the thermal plants, so energy prices in the system are severely affected and the value of firm contracts reduces.

- Variation in demand: Demand increased over 5.9% in the year 2004.

Exchange and interest rate risk analysis

The company has a high percentage of its debt denominated in dollars as most of its sales in the different markets where it operates show a high degree of indexation to that currency. The Brazilian and Colombian markets show less indexation to the dollar so the subsidiaries in those countries have greater debt in local currency. In the case of Argentina, a large portion of revenues comes from the export of energy to Brazil which is dollar indexed, thus reducing the exchange risk exposure in that country.

Despite this natural exchange rate cover, the company in a scenario of high dollar volatility has continued with its policy of partially covering it liabilities in that currency in order to smooth out the fluctuations that cause exchange rate variations in the results. In view of the large reduction in the accounting mismatch in recent years, which has reached prudent levels, the company has modified its dollar-peso hedging policy to establish a maximum admissible accounting mismatch over which hedging transactions will be used.

At December 31, 2004, the company in consolidated terms has covered in Chile, through dollar-peso forward contracts, an amount of US$78 million, compared to US$53 million at the end of 2003. The change is basically due to the increase in accounting mismatch and the modification of the above-mentioned policy.

Regarding interest rate risk, the company has a ratio of fixed to floating rate debt of approximately 90%:10% (fixed:variable) at December 31, 2004. The percentage of fixed-rate debt has fallen slightly when compared with the 95%:5% (fixed:variable) ratio at the end of the previous year, but it equally permits minimizing the risk of interest rate fluctuations.


Business Information Main
Operating Figures



Table 9
As of Dec. 2004
(GWh)
Chocón  Costanera Betania  Emgesa  Cachoeira Edegel  Chile 
Total generation 3,432.0 8,171.0 1,853.2 10,028.0 3,262.2 4,285.2 16,796.8
    Hydro generation 3,432.0 1,853.2 9,959.5 3,262.2 4,033.4 12,462.8
    Thermo generation 8,171.0 68.4 251.8 4,334.0
Purchases 198.5 114.0 680.4 2,687.4 639.8 239.4 1,914.0
    Purchases to related companies 5,238.3
    Purchases to related companies on the spot market 919.6
    Purchases to other generators 142.8 121.0 1,113.4
    Purchases at spot 198.5 114.0 680.4 2,544.5 639.8 118.4 800.6
Losses and own consumption 312.0 101.4 197.0 248.5
Total energy sales 3,630.5 7,973.0 2,533.8 12,614.1 3,902.0 4,327.6 18,462.3
    Sales at regulated prices 1,207.3 5,586.8 2,853.6 1,588.7 10,386.7
    Sales at unregulated prices 988.5 866.0 2,941.6 544.7 1,754.5 4,883.7
    Sales at spot marginal cost 2,642.0 7,107.0 1,326.4 4,085.7 503.7 984.4 3,192.0
    Sales at spot to related companies generators 919.6
    Sales to related companies 5,238.3
Market Share on sales (%) 4.4% 9.6% 3.9% 19.4% 1.2% 23.3% 40.3%


As of Dec. 2003
(GWh)
Chocón  Costanera Betania  Emgesa  Cachoeira Edegel  Chile 
Total generation 4,038.0 4,090.0 1,589.3 9,204.6 3,024.3 4,458.4 16,524.3
    Hydro generation 4,038.0 1,589.3 9,024.7 3,024.3 4,441.8 13,085.4
    Thermo generation 4,090.0 179.9 16.6 3,439.0
Purchases 638.0 626.0 1,009.2 3,200.6 745.2 189.2 2,409.3
    Purchases to related companies 419.6 4,111.6
    Purchases to related companies on the spot market
    Purchases to other generators 169.3 905.1
    Purchases at spot 638.0 626.0 1,009.2 2,611.7 745.2 1,504.2
Losses and own consumption 133.0 103.4 204.7 252.6
Total energy sales 4,676.0 4,583.0 2,598.2 12,302.1 3,769.6 4,442.9 18,681.0
    Sales at regulated prices 694.7 6,092.1 3,426.9 1,459.9 9,993.8
    Sales at unregulated prices 2,246.0 1,811.0 2,546.1 1,674.0 5,767.0
    Sales at spot marginal cost 2,430.0 2,772.0 1,483.9 3,663.9 342.7 1,309.0 2,920.2
    Sales at spot to related companies generators
    Sales to related companies 419.6 4,111.6
Market Share on sales (%) 6.0% 5.9% 3.9% 18.3% 1.0% 25.3% 43.9%


Table 9.1
As of Dec. 2004
(GWh)
Endesa  Pangue  Pehuenche San Isidro SIC  SING  Chile 
Total generation 8,632.6 1,671.5 3,464.0 2,622.3 16,390.2 406.5 16,796.8
    Hydro generation 7,327.4 1,671.5 3,464.0 12,462.8 12,462.8
    Thermo generation 1,305.2 2,622.3 3,927.4 406.5 4,334.0
Purchases 6,931.5 231.6 303.1 1,308.4 605.6 1,914.0
    Purchases to related companies 5,125.0 113.2 5,238.3 5,238.3
    Purchases to related companies on the spot market 687.9 231.6 919.6 919.6
    Purchases to other generators 1,113.4 1,113.4 1,113.4
    Purchases at spot 5.1 189.9 195.0 605.6 800.6
Losses and own consumption 181.6 16.2 33.2 13.4 244.4 4.1 248.5
Total energy sales 15,382.5 1,886.9 3,430.7 2,912.0 17,454.3 1,008.1 18,462.3
    Sales at regulated prices 10,275.3 55.2 56.1 10,386.7 10,386.7
    Sales at unregulated prices 3,092.6 112.8 670.2 3,875.6 1,008.1 4,883.7
    Sales at spot marginal cost 1,669.7 1,312.3 210.0 3,192.0 3,192.0
    Sales at spot to related companies generators 231.6 687.9 919.6 919.6
    Sales to related companies 113.2 1,199.0 1,950.4 1,975.7 5,238.3 5,238.3
Market Share on sales (%) 43.4% 0.0% 4.3% 2.7% 50.4% 9.0% 40.3%


As of Dec. 2003
(GWh)
Endesa  Pangue  Pehuenche San Isidro SIC  SING  Chile 
Total generation 8,466.2 1,681.4 3,679.0 2,263.9 16,090.5 433.8 16,524.3
    Hydro generation 7,725.0 1,681.4 3,679.0 13,085.4 13,085.4
    Thermo generation 741.3 2,263.9 3,005.1 433.8 3,439.0
Purchases 5,257.9 223.7 504.9 1,874.9 534.3 2,409.3
    Purchases to related companies 4,111.6 4,111.6 4,111.6
    Purchases to related companies on the spot market
    Purchases to other generators 905.1 905.1 905.1
    Purchases at spot 241.3 223.7 504.9 969.8 534.3 1,504.2
Losses and own consumption 191.4 17.2 26.2 12.8 247.7 4.9 252.6
Total energy sales 13,532.7 1,580.9 1,727.6 876.5 17,717.8 963.2 18,681.0
    Sales at regulated prices 8,876.9 1,011.8 52.8 52.2 9,993.8 9,993.8
    Sales at unregulated prices 4,036.0 0.1 122.7 647.0 4,805.8 961.2 5,767.0
    Sales at spot marginal cost 619.8 569.0 1,552.1 177.3 2,918.2 2.0 2,920.2
    Sales at spot to related companies generators
    Sales to related companies 307.0 1,925.2 1,879.4 4,111.6 4,111.6
Market Share on sales (%) 42.2% 4.9% 5.4% 2.7% 55.2% 9.2% 43.9%



Endesa Chile's Operating Income break down by country
(Chilean GAAP)



Table 10          
 
  Million Ch$ Thousand US$  






  As of Dec. 2003 As of Dec.2004 As of Dec. 2003 As of Dec.2004 % Var

Operating Revenues 943,288  1,032,662  1,692,301  1,852,641  9.5%

Energy sales:              
Chocón 32,646  29,628  58,568  53,154  (9.2%)
Costanera 81,415  118,672  146,062  212,902  45.8%
Betania - Emgesa 213,583  251,094  383,178  450,473  17.6%
Cachoeira 31,562  42,006  56,623  75,361  33.1%
Edegel 113,685  122,259  203,956  219,339  7.5%
Chile 439,878  440,724  789,160  790,678  0.2%
Other revenues: 30,520  28,279  54,754  50,734  (7.3%)
               

Operating Expenses (564,208) (629,191) (1,012,214) (1,128,797) (11.5%)

Chocón (26,588) (23,161) (47,700) (41,551) 12.9%
Costanera (52,374) (88,191) (93,961) (158,219) (68.4%)
Betania - Emgesa (122,892) (129,183) (220,473) (231,760) (5.1%)
Cachoeira (25,846) (25,951) (46,368) (46,557) (0.4%)
Edegel (44,113) (63,779) (79,140) (114,422) (44.6%)
Chile (292,396) (298,927) (524,571) (536,288) (2.2%)
               

Operating Margin 379,081  403,471  680,087  723,844  6.4%

               

SG&A (32,107) (34,445) (57,601) (61,797) (7.3%)

Chocón (486) (555) (871) (996) (14.3%)
Costanera (1,492) (2,014) (2,676) (3,613) (35.0%)
Betania - Emgesa (2,785) (3,759) (4,996) (6,743) (35.0%)
Cachoeira (1,968) (1,741) (3,530) (3,124) 11.5%
Edegel (7,590) (7,438) (13,617) (13,345) 2.0%
Chile (17,787) (18,938) (31,910) (33,976) (6.5%)
               

Operating Income 346,974  369,025  622,486  662,047  6.4%


Endesa Chile’s Ownership Structure, as of December 31, 2004
Total Shareholders: 25,187. Total Shares Outstanding: 8,201,754,580



Table 11


Shareholder % Holding
   

Enersis 59.98%
Chilean Pension Funds 21.24%
ADR’s 4.75%
Individuals 5.92%
Others 8.11%


Conference Call Invitation

Endesa Chile is pleased to inform you that it will conduct a conference call to review its results for the period ended December 31, 2004, on Friday, January 28, 2005, at 9:00 am (Eastern Time). To participate, please dial:

Conference Call Information:
Dial-In number: 1 (617) 786 45 14, international.
Dial-In number: 1 (800) 901 52 59
Passcode I.D.: 82757047

Replay Information:
Dial-In number: 1 (617) 801 68 88, international.
Dial-In number: 1 (888) 286 80 10
Passcode I.D.: 86337993

Please connect approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.

If you would like to take part in the Conference Call via the Internet, or listen to a webcast replay of the call you may access www.endesa.cl, (please not that this is a listen only mode)

This Press Release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may appear in a number of places in this announcement and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Endesa Chile and its management with respect to, among other things: (1) Endesa Chile’s business plans; (2) Endesa Chile’s cost-reduction plans; (3) trends affecting Endesa Chile’s financial condition or results of operations, including market trends in the electricity sector in Chile or elsewhere; (4) supervision and regulation of the electricity sector in Chile or elsewhere; and (5) the future effect of any changes in the laws and regulations applicable to Endesa Chile or its affiliates. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include a decline in equity capital markets of the United States or Chile, an increase in market interest rates in the United States or elsewhere, adverse decisions by government regulators in Chile or elsewhere, and other factors described in Endesa Chile’s Annual Report on Form 20-F. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on those forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates, Endesa Chile undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.


SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

             
    EMPRESA NACIONAL DE ELECTRICIDAD S.A.
             
Dated:  January 27, 2005   By:    /s/ HECTOR LOPEZ VILASECO  
     
   
             Héctor López Vilaseco  
                 General Manager  

 



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