6-K

CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM)

6-K 2022-03-07 For: 2022-03-04
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March, 2022.

Commission File Number 33-65728

CHEMICAL AND MINING COMPANY OF CHILE INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

El Trovador 4285, Santiago, Chile (562) 2425-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

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

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Santiago, Chile. March 4, 2022.-Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reports the translation of its financial statements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, the Spanish version of which was filed with the Chilean Commission for the Financial Market (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero or “CMF”) on March 2, 2022.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of December 31, 2021

Sociedad Químicay Minera de Chile S.A. and Subsidiaries

In Thousands of United States Dollars

This document includes:

- Report of Independent Register Public Accounting Firm
- Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
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- Consolidated Statements of Income
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- Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
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- Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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- Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
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- Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> <br>December 31, 2021
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Table of Contents –Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Classified Statements of Financial Position 1
Consolidated Classified Statements of Financial Position 2
Consolidated Statements of Income 3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 7
Note 1 Identification and Activities of the Company and Subsidiaries 10
1.1 Historical background 10
1.2 Main domicile where the Company performs its production activities 10
1.3 Codes of main activities 10
1.4 Description of the nature of operations and main activities 10
1.5 Other background 12
1.6 Covid-19 13
1.7 Capital stock increase 14
1.8 Approval of investment in Mount Holland 14
Note 2 Basis of presentation for the consolidated financial statements 15
2.1 Accounting period 15
2.2 Consolidated financial statements 15
2.3 Basis of measurement 16
2.4 Accounting pronouncements 16
2.5 Basis of consolidation 18
2.6 Investments in associates and joint ventures 19
Note 3 Significant accounting policies 20
3.1 Classification of balances as current and non-current 20
3.2 Functional and presentation currency 20
3.3 Accounting policy for foreign currency translation 20
3.4 Consolidated statement of cash flows 22
3.5 Financial assets accounting policy 22
3.6 Financial assets impairment 23
3.7 Financial liabilities 23
3.8 Reclassification of financial instruments 23
3.9 Financial instruments derecognition 23
3.10 Derivative and hedging financial instruments 24
3.11 Derivative financial instruments not considered as hedges 25
3.12 Deferred acquisition costs from insurance contracts 25
3.13 Leases 25
3.14 Inventory measurement 26
3.15 Non-controlling interests 27
3.16 Related party transactions 27
3.17 Property, plant and equipment 27
3.18 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 28
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3.19 Goodwill 28
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3.20 Intangible assets other than goodwill 28
3.21 Research and development expenses 30
3.22 Exploration and evaluation expenses 30
3.23 Impairment of non-financial assets 31
3.24 Minimum dividend 31
3.25 Earnings per share 31
3.26 Other provisions 32
3.27 Obligations related to employee termination benefits and pension commitments 32
3.28 Compensation plans 32
3.29 Revenue recognition 33
3.30 Finance income and finance costs 33
3.31 Current income tax and deferred 33
3.32 Operating segment reporting 35
3.33 Primary accounting criteria, estimates and assumptions 35
3.34 Environment 36
Note 4 Financial risk management 37
4.1 Financial risk management policy 37
4.2 Risk Factors 38
4.3 Risk measurement 42
Note 5 Separate information on the main office, parent entity and joint action agreements 43
5.1 Parent’s stand-alone assets and liabilities 43
5.2 Parent entity 43
Note 6 Board of Directors, Senior Management and Key management personnel 44
6.1 Remuneration of the Board of Directors and Senior Management 44
6.2 Key management personnel compensation 46
Note 7 Background on companies included in consolidation and non-controlling interests 47
7.1 Background on companies included in consolidation 47
7.2 Assets, liabilities, results of consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2021 49
7.3 Background on non-controlling interests 53
Note 8 Equity-accounted investees 54
8.1 Investments in associates recognized according to the equity method of accounting 54
8.2 Assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of associates 56
8.3 Disclosures regarding interests in associates 57
Note 9 Joint Ventures 58
9.1 Investment in joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting 58
9.2 Assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses from joint ventures 61
9.3 Other Joint Venture disclosures 62
9.4 Disclosure of interests in joint ventures 63
9.5 Joint Ventures 63
Note 10 Cash and cash equivalents 64
10.1 Types of cash and cash equivalents 64
10.2 Short-term investments, classified as cash equivalents 64
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10.3 Information on cash and cash equivalents by currency 65
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10.4 Amount restricted cash balances 65
10.5 Short-term deposits, classified as cash equivalents 66
Note 11 Inventories 68
Note 12 Related party disclosures 70
12.1 Related party disclosures 70
12.2 Relationships between the parent and the entity 70
12.3 Detailed identification of related parties and subsidiaries 71
12.4 Detail of related parties and related party transactions 74
12.5 Trade receivables due from related parties, current: 75
12.6 Trade payables due to related parties, current: 75
12.7 Other disclosures: 75
Note 13 Financial instruments 76
13.1 Types of other current and non-current financial assets 76
13.2 Trade and other receivables 77
13.3 Hedging assets and liabilities 80
13.4 Financial liabilities 81
13.5 Trade and other payables 92
13.6 Financial asset and liability categories 94
13.7 Fair value measurement of finance assets and liabilities 96
13.8 Estimated fair value of financial instruments 99
13.9 Net Debt reconciliation 100
Note 14 Right-of-use assets and Lease liabilities 101
14.1 Right-of-use assets 101
14.2 Lease liabilities 102
Note 15 Intangible assets and goodwill 109
15.1 Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill 109
Note 16 Property, plant and equipment 116
16.1 Types of property, plant and equipment 116
16.2 Conciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment by type: 118
16.3 Detail of property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee 122
16.4 Cost of capitalized interest, property, plant and equipment 122
Note 17 Other current and non-current non-financial assets 123
Note 18 Employee benefits 126
18.1 Provisions for employee benefits 126
18.2 Policies on defined benefit plan 126
18.3 Other long-term benefits 127
18.4 Post-employment benefit obligations 127
18.5 Staff severance indemnities 129
18.6 Executive compensation plan 130
Note 19 Provisions and other non-financial liabilities 131
19.1 Types of provisions 131
19.2 Description of other provisions 132
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> <br>December 31, 2021
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19.3 Other non-financial liabilities, Current 133
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19.4 Changes in provisions 134
Note 20 Disclosures on equity 135
20.1 Capital management 135
20.2 Operational restrictions and financial limits 135
20.3 Disclosures on preferred share capital 136
20.4 Disclosures on reserves in Equity 138
20.5 Dividend policies 140
20.6 Interim and provisional dividends 141
20.7 Potential and provisional dividends 142
Note 21 Contingencies and restrictions 143
21.1 Lawsuits and other relevant events 143
21.2 Environmental contingencies 145
21.3 Tax Contingencies 145
21.4 Contingencies regarding to the Contracts with Corfo 146
21.5 Contingencies associated with conflicts between shareholders of the Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries Company 146
21.6 Restricted or pledged cash 146
21.7 Securities obtained from third parties 147
21.8 Indirect guarantees 147
Note 22 Environment 148
22.1 Disclosures of disbursements related to the environment 148
22.2 Detailed information on disbursements related to the environment 149
22.3 Description of each project, indicating whether these are in process or have been finished 160
Note 23 Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income of expenses, included according to their nature 165
23.1 Revenue from operating activities customer activities 165
23.2 Cost of sales 167
23.3 Other income 168
23.4 Administrative expenses 168
23.5 Other expenses 169
23.6 Other (losses) income 169
23.7 (Impairment) /reversal of value of financial assets impairment losses 170
23.8 Summary of expenses by nature 170
23.9 Finance expenses 171
23.10 Finance income 171
Note 24 Reportable segments 172
24.1 Reportable segments 172
24.2 Reportable segment disclosures: 174
24.3 Statement of comprehensive income classified by reportable segments based on groups of products 176
24.4 Disclosures on geographical areas 178
24.5 Disclosures on main customers 178
24.6 Segments by geographical areas 179
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> <br>December 31, 2021
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Note 25 Effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates 180
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Note 26 Disclosures on the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates 181
Note 27 Income tax and deferred taxes 187
27.1 Current and non-current tax assets 187
27.2 Current tax liabilities 188
27.3 Income tax and deferred taxes 189
Note 28 Events occurred after the reporting date 197
28.1 Authorization of the financial statements 197
28.2 Disclosures on events occurring after the reporting date 197
Notesto the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br><br><br>December 31, 2021
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Consolidated Classified Statements of Financial Position

ASSETS Note N° As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 10.1
Other current financial assets 13.1
Other current non-financial assets 17
Trade and other receivables, current 13.2
Trade receivables due from related parties, current 12.5
Current inventories 11
Current tax assets 27.1
Total current assets other than those classified as held for sale or disposal
Non-current assets or groups of assets classified as held for sale
Total non-current assets held for sale
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Other non-current financial assets 13.1
Other non-current non-financial assets 17
Non-current trade receivables, 13.2
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting 8.1-9.1
Intangible assets other than goodwill 15.1
Goodwill 15.1
Property, plant and equipment net 16.1
Right-of-use assets 14.1
Non-current tax assets 27.1
Total non-current assets
Total assets

All values are in US Dollars.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Classified Statements of Financial Position

Liabilities and Equity Note N° As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31,<br> 2020
ThUS ThUS
Current liabilities
Other current financial liabilities 13.4
Lease liabilities, current 14.2
Trade and other payables, current 13.5
Trade payables due to related parties, current 12.6
Other current provisions 19.1
Current tax liabilities 27.2
Provisions for employee benefits, current 18.1
Other current non-financial liabilities 19.3
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Other non-current financial liabilities 13.4
Non-current lease liabilities 14.2
Non-current trade and other payables 13.5
Other non-current provisions 19.1
Deferred tax liabilities 27.3
Non-current provisions for employee benefits 18.1
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent 20
Share capital
Retained earnings
Other reserves )
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity

All values are in US Dollars.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Income

For the period from January to December of the year
Consolidated Statements of Income Note N° 2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Revenue 23.1
Cost of sales 23.2 ) )
Gross profit
Other income 23.3
Administrative expenses 23.4 ) )
Other expenses 23.5 ) )
Impairment of financial assets and reversal of impairment losses 23.7 )
Other (losses) gains 23.6 ) )
Profit from operating activities
Finance income 23.10
Finance costs 16-23.9 ) )
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method 8.1-9.3
Foreign currency translation differences 25 ) )
Profit before taxes
Income tax expense 27.3 ) )
Net profit
Profit attributable to:
Profit attributable to Owners of the Parent
Profit attributable to Non-controlling interests

All values are in US Dollars.

For the period from January to December of the year
Earnings per share 2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Common shares
Basic earnings per share (US per share)
Diluted common shares
Earnings per share (US per share)

All values are in US Dollars.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the period from January to December of the year
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Net profit
Items of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit for the year, before taxes
Gains from measurements of defined benefit plans
(Losses) gains from financial assets measured irrevocably at fair value through other comprehensive income )
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit for the year, before taxes )
Items of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit for the year, before taxes
Foreign currency exchange gains
(Losses) from cash flow hedges ) )
Total other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit for the year )
Other items of other comprehensive income, before taxes )
Income taxes related to items of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit for the year
Income (tax) benefit relating to measurement of defined benefit pension plans through other comprehensive income ) )
Income benefit (tax) relating to (losses) gains on financial assets measured irrevocably at fair value through other comprehensive income )
Total income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be not reclassified to profit for the year )
Income taxes relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit for the year
Income (tax) benefit (expense) related to (losses) gains from cash flow hedges
Total income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit for the year
Total other comprehensive income )
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive income attributable to
Comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

All values are in US Dollars.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the period from January to December of the year
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Note N° 2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Classes of cash receipts from operating activities
Cash receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services
Cash receipts from premiums and benefits, annuities and other benefits from policies entered
Cash receipts derived from sub-leases
Classes of Payments
Cash payments to suppliers for the provision of goods and services ) )
Cash payments relating to variable leases ) )
Other payments related to operating activities ) )
Net cash generated from operating activities
Dividends received
Interest paid ) )
Interest paid on lease liabilities ) )
Interest received
Income taxes paid ) )
Other cash inflows (1)
Net cash generated from operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Proceeds from the sale of equity instruments
Cash flows arising from the loss/gain of control of subsidiaries and other businesses
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Other payments to acquire interest in joint ventures )
Proceeds from the sale of joint ventures
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment ) )
Proceeds from sales of intangible assets
Proceeds related to futures, forward options and swap contracts )
Purchases of intangible assets )
Loans to related parties )
Cash flows proceeds from the sale of interests in joint ventures
Purchase of other long-term assets )
Other cash (outflows) inflows (2) )
Cash flow used in investing activities ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) Other inflows (outflows) of cash from operating activities include net increases (decreases) of value added tax, banking expenses, expenses associated with obtaining loans and taxes associated with interest payments.

(2) Other inflows (outflows) of cash include investments and redemptions of time deposits and other financial instruments that do not qualify as cash and cash equivalent in accordance with IAS 7, paragraph 7, since they mature in more than 90 days from the original investment date.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the period from January to December of the year
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Note N° 2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Cash flows generated from (used in) financing activities
Repayment of lease liabilities ) )
Proceeds from long-term loans
Payment of borrowings ) )
Paid dividends ) )
Capital stock increase
Net cash generated from financing activities )
Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents before the effect of changes in the exchange rate )
Effects of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents ) )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 10

All values are in US Dollars.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated<br> Statements of Changes in Equity Share<br> capital Foreign<br><br> currency<br> translation<br> reserves Hedge<br><br> reserves Gains<br> and<br> losses from<br> financial<br> assets<br> reserve Actuarial<br><br> gains and<br> losses from<br> defined<br> benefit plans<br> reserve Other<br><br> miscellaneous<br> reserves Total<br> reserves Retained<br><br> earnings Equity<br><br> attributable<br> to owners of<br> the Parent Non-<br>controlling<br> interests Total<br> Equity
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Equity at January 1, 2021 ) )
Net profit
Other comprehensive income ) ) ) ) )
Comprehensive income ) ) )
Sale of equity instruments irrevocably<br> recognized in OCI ) )
Dividends (1) ) ) ) )
Capital stock increase (2)
Other decrease in equity ) ) ) )
Total changes in equity ) ) ) ) )
Equity as of December 31, 2021 ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

Consolidated Statements of Changes<br> in Equity Share capital Foreign<br> currency<br> translation<br><br> reserves Hedge<br> reserves Gains and<br> losses from<br><br> financial<br> assets<br> reserve Actuarial<br> gains and<br><br> losses from<br> defined<br> benefit plans<br> reserve Other<br> miscellaneous<br><br> reserves Total<br> reserves Retained<br> earnings Equity<br> attributable<br><br> to owners of<br> the Parent Non-<br>controlling<br> interests Total Equity
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Equity at January 1, 2020 ) ) ) )
Net Profit
Other comprehensive income ) )
Comprehensive income )
Dividends ) ) ) )
Other increase (decrease) in equity ) )
Total changes in equity ) )
Equity as of December 31, 2020 ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) See Note 20.7
(2) See Note 1.7
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The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Glossary

The Following capitalized terms in these financial statements (including their notes) will have the following meaning:

ADS’’ American Depositary Shares;

CAM’’ Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce;

CCHEN’’ Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission;

CCS’’ cross currency swap;

CINIIF’’ International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee;

CMF’’ Financial Market Commission;

Directors’ Committee” The Company’s Directors’ Committee;

Corporate Governance Committee’’ The Company’s Corporate Governance Committee;

Health, Safety and Environment Committee’’ The Company’s Health, Safety and Environment Committee;

Lease Agreement’’ the mining concessions lease agreement signed by SQM Salar and Corfo in 1993, as subsequently amended;

Project Contract” project contract for Salar de Atacama undersigned by Corfo and SQM Salar in 1993, as subsequently amended”;

Corfo” Chilean Economic Development Agency;

DCV’’ Central Securities Depository;

DGA’’ General Directorate of Water Resources;

Board” The Company’s Board of Directors;

Dollar’’ o “US$’’ Dollars of the United States of America;

DPA’’ Deferred Prosecution Agreement*;*

EIEP’’ Passive foreign investment company;

United States” United States of America;

FNE’’ Chilean National Economic Prosecutor's Office;

Management’’ the Company’s management;

"SQM Group’’ The corporate group composed of the Company and its subsidiaries

Pampa Group’’ Jointly the Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera S.A., Potasios de Chile S.A. and Inversiones Global Mining (Chile) Limitada;

IASB’’ International Accounting Standards Board;

SSI’’ Staff severance indemnities;


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IFRIC’’ International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee;

IPC” Consumer Price Index;

IRS” interest rate swap;

Securities Market Law” Securities Market Law No. 18,045;

Corporate Law'' Ley 18,046 on corporations;

ThUS$'' thousands of Dollars;

MUS$'' millions of Dollars;

IAS” International Accounting Standard;

IFRS” International Financial Reporting Standard;

ILO” International Labour Organization;

WHO” World Health Organization;

Pesos’’ or “Ch$” Chilean pesos, legal tender in Chile;

SEC’’ Securities and Exchange Commission;

Sernageomin’’ National Geology and Mining Service;

SIC’’ Standard Interpretations Committee;

SII” Chilean Internal Revenue Service;

SMA” Environmental Superintendent’s Office;

Company” Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.;

SQM Industrial” SQM Industrial S.A.;

SQM NA” SQM North America Corporation;

SQM Nitratos” SQM Nitratos S.A.;

SQM Potasio” SQM Potasio S.A.;

SQM Salar” SQM Salar S.A.;

Tianqi” Tianqi Lithium Corporation; and

UF” Unidad de Fomento (a Chilean Peso based inflation indexed currency unit);

WACC” Weighted Average Cost of Capital.

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Note 1        Identification and Activities of the Company and Subsidiaries

1.1 Historical background

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. is an open stock corporation founded under the laws of the Republic of Chile and its Chilean Tax Identification Number is 93.007.000-9.

The Company was incorporated through a public deed dated June 17, 1968 by the public notary of Santiago Mr. Sergio Rodríguez Garcés. Its existence was approved by Decree No. 1,164 of June 22, 1968 of the Ministry of Finance, and it was registered on June 29, 1968 in the Registry of Commerce of Santiago, on page 4,537 No. 1,992. SQM’s headquarters are located at El Trovador 4285, Floor 6, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile, The Company's telephone number is +(56 2) 2425-2000.

The Company is registered in the CMF under number 184 of March 18, 1983 and is therefore subject to oversight by that entity.

1.2 Main domicile where the Company performs its production activities

The Company’s main domiciles are: Calle Dos Sur plot No. 5 - Antofagasta; Arturo Prat 1060 - Tocopilla; Administration Building w/n - Maria Elena; Administration Building w/n Pedro de Valdivia - María Elena, Anibal Pinto 3228 - Antofagasta, Kilometer 1378 Ruta 5 Norte Highway - Antofagasta, Coya Sur Plant w/n - Maria Elena, kilometer 1760 Ruta 5 Norte Highway - Pozo Almonte, Salar de Atacama (Atacama Saltpeter deposit) potassium chloride plant w/n - San Pedro de Atacama, potassium sulfate plant at Salar de Atacama w/n – San Pedro de Atacama, Minsal Mining Camp w/n CL Plant CL, Potassium– San Pedro de Atacama, formerly the Iris Saltpeter office w/n, Commune of Pozo Almonte, Iquique, Level 1, 225 Dt Georges Tce Perth WA 6000, Australia.

1.3 Codes of main activities

The codes of the main activities as established by the CMF, as follows:

· 1700<br> (Mining)
· 2200<br> (Chemical products)
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· 1300<br> (Investment)
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1.4 Description of the nature of operations and main activities
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The products of the Company are mainly derived from mineral deposits found in northern Chile where mining takes place and caliche and brine deposits are processed.

(a) Specialty plant nutrition: Four main types of specialty plant nutrients are produced: potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate and specialty blends. In addition, other specialty fertilizers are sold including third party products.

(b) Iodine: The Company produces iodine and iodine derivatives, which are used in a wide range of medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications, including x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, electronics, pigments and dye components.

(c) Lithium: The Company produces lithium carbonate, which is used in a variety of applications, including electrochemical materials for batteries, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, and it is an important ingredient in the manufacture of gunpowder, heat-resistant glass (ceramic glass), air conditioning chemicals, continuous casting powder for steel extrusion, primary aluminum smelting process, pharmaceuticals and lithium derivatives. We are also a leading supplier of lithium hydroxide, which is primarily used as an input for the lubricating greases industry and for certain cathodes for batteries.

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(d) Industrial chemicals: The Company produces three industrial chemicals: sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate and potassium chloride. Sodium nitrate is used primarily in the production of glass, explosives, and metal treatment. Potassium nitrate is used in the manufacturing of specialty glass, and it is also an important raw material to produce of frits for the ceramics and enamel industries. Solar salts, a combination of potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate, are used as a thermal storage medium in concentrated solar power plants. Potassium chloride is a basic chemical used to produce potassium hydroxide, and it is also used oil drilling, and to produce carrageenan.

(e) Potassium: The Company produces potassium chloride and potassium sulfate from brines extracted from the Salar de Atacama. Potassium chloride is a commodity fertilizer used to fertilize a variety of crops including corn, rice, sugar, soybean and wheat. Potassium sulfate is a specialty fertilizer used mainly in crops such as vegetables, fruits and industrial crops.

(f) Other products and services: The Company also sells other fertilizers and blends, some of which we do not produce, mainly potassium nitrate, potassium sulfate and potassium chloride. This business line also includes revenue from commodities, services, interests, royalties and dividends.

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1.5 Other background
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(a) Employees
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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the workforce was as follows:

As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
Employees SQM S.A. Other subsidiaries Total SQM S.A. Other subsidiaries Total
Executives 33 103 136 33 93 126
Professionals 117 1,639 1,756 108 1,696 1,804
Technicians and operators 275 3,914 4,189 267 3,310 3,577
Overall total 425 5,656 6,081 408 5,099 5,507
As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
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Place of work SQM S.A. Other subsidiaries Total SQM S.A. Other subsidiaries Total
In Chile 425 5,246 5,671 408 4,672 5,080
Outside Chile - 410 410 - 427 427
Overall total 425 5,656 6,081 408 5,099 5,507
(b) Main shareholders
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As of December 31, 2021, there were 1,500 shareholders.

Following table shows information about the main shareholders of the Company’s Series A or Series B shares in circulation as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, in line with information provided by the DCV, with respect to each shareholder that, to our knowledge, owns more than 5% of the outstanding Series A or Series B shares. The following information is derived from our registry and reports managed by the DCV and informed to the CMF and the Chilean Stock Exchange:

Shareholders as of December 31, 2021 No. of Series A % of Series A shares No. of Series B % of Series B shares % of totalshares
The Bank of New York Mellon, ADRs - - 67,603,420 47.34 % 23.67 %
Inversiones TLC SpA (1) 62,556,568 43.80 % - - 21.90 %
Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera S.A. (2) 44,989,231 31.50 % - - 15.75 %
Potasios de Chile S.A. 18,179,147 12.73 % - - 6.36 %
Banco de Chile via State Street 23,428 0.02 % 9,178,379 6.43 % 3.22 %
Banco Santander via foreign investor accounts - - 8,856,091 6.20 % 3.10 %
Inv. Global Mining (Chile) Ltda. 8,798,539 6.16 % - - 3.08 %
Banco de Chile non-resident third party accounts 445 - 7,939,865 5.56 % 2.78 %
Banco de Chile via Citi NA New York Clients 67,463 0.05 % 4,795,310 3.36 % 1.70 %
Inversiones la Esperanza de Chile Limitada 4,246,226 2.97 % - - 1.49 %
Larraín Vial S.A. Corredora de Bolsa 125,726 0.09 % 3,653,614 2.56 % 1.32 %
AFP Habitat S.A. for Pension Fund C - - 2,914,292 2.04 % 1.02 %
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Shareholders as of December 31, 2020 No. of Series A % of Series A<br><br> shares No. of Series B % of Series B<br><br> shares % of total<br><br>shares
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Inversiones TLC SpA (1) 62,556,568 43.80 % - - 23.77 %
The Bank of New York Mellon, ADRs - - 50,792,452 42.19 % 19.30 %
Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera S.A. (2) 44,894,152 31.43 % 922,971 0.77 % 17.41 %
Potasios de Chile S.A. 18,179,147 12.73 % - - 6.91 %
Inversiones Global Mining (Chile) Limitada 8,798,539 6.16 % - - 3.34 %
Euroamerica C de B S. A. 1,418 - 8,788,517 7.30 % 3.34 %
Banco Santander via foreign investor accounts - - 7,294,827 6.06 % 2.77 %
Banco de Chile via State Street - - 6,971,782 5.79 % 2.65 %
Banco de Chile non-resident third party accounts - - 6,129,339 5.09 % 2.33 %
Inversiones la Esperanza de Chile Limitada 4,147,263 2.90 % 46,500 0.04 % 1.59 %
Banchile Corredora de Bolsa S. A. 459,202 0.32 % 2,426,758 2.02 % 1.10 %
Banco de Chile on behalf of Citibank NA New York customers 177,463 0.12 % 1,732,249 1.44 % 0.73 %

(1) As reported by DCV, which records the Company's shareholders' register as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, Inversiones TLC SpA, a subsidiary wholly owned Tianqi Lithium Corporation, is the direct owner of 62,556,568 shares of The Company equivalent to 21.90% of SQM’s shares. Tianqi Lithium Corporation it owns 5,275,318 Series B SQM shares as reported by Inversiones TLC Spa. So as of December 31, 2021, Tianqi Lithium Corporation owns 23.75% of SQM's total Series A shares and ADS holders of Series B shares. In other words, as of December 31, 2021, Tianqi Lithium Corporation directly and indirectly holds 23.75% of all SQM shares through Series A shares and ADS holders of Series B shares. As of December 31, 2020, Tianqi Lithium Corporation holds 25.86% of all SQM shares through Series A and B shares.

(2) As of December 31, 2021, Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera S.A. has 47,480,196 Series A and B shares; 2,490,965 Series B shares are held by different brokers. As of December 31, 2020, Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera S.A. has 57,235,201 Series A and B shares; 11,418,078 Series B shares are held by different brokers.

1.6 Covid-19

In January 2020, the WHO deemed COVID-19 a global pandemic. In March 2020, the Chilean Ministry of Health declared a nationwide State of Emergency. As a precaution, our management has implemented several measures to help reduce the speed at which the coronavirus spreads, including measures to mitigate the spread in the workplace, significant reductions in employee travel and a mandatory quarantine for people who have arrived from high risk destinations, in consultation with governmental and international health organization guidelines, and will continue to implement measures consistent with evolving coronavirus situation.

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The Company reports on the following points in relation to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and its being declared to be a global pandemic by the WHO:

(1) Regarding the financial and operational<br> effects that this situation could mean for the Company, it is worth noting that the Company<br> sells its products worldwide, with Asia, Europe and North America being its main markets.<br> Border closures, decrease in commercial activity and difficulties and disruptions in the<br> supply chains in the markets in which we sell have impacted our ability to fulfill our previous<br> sales volume estimates, the impact on our sales volumes and average prices will depend on<br> the duration of the virus in different markets, the efficiency of the measures implemented<br> to contain the spread of the virus in each country and fiscal incentives that may be implemented<br> in different jurisdictions to promote economic recovery.

For now, our operations have not seen any material impacts related to the outbreak of COVID-19 virus.

We have taken measures to mitigate the impacts of this health emergency on our employees and limit the impact it could have on our operations (described below in point 2).

(2) Regarding the measures that management has<br> adopted or intends to adopt to mitigate possible financial and/or operational effects, we<br> inform that the Company has implemented a series of measures in its operations in Chile and<br> abroad that seek to protect its workers and reduce the speed at which the virus spreads.<br> The measures adopted by the Company are:
(a) The<br> flexibility of the working day, arrival and departure times, together with the incentive<br> to work from home in those cases where this is possible.
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(b) Avoidance<br> of crowds, seminars and large meetings in the Company´s offices and operating facilities.
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(c) Strengthening<br> personal hygiene protocols (use of alcohol-based gel, masks, etc.) and sanitation in plants,<br> cafeterias and offices.
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(d) Significant<br> reduction in domestic and international travel, along with obligatory quarantine for people<br> who have arrived from high risk destinations.
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(e) The costs associated<br> with the measures implemented by the company correspond primarily to increased expenses in<br> transportation, supplies, room and board, among others.
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(3) We hereby inform that we do not currently<br> have any other information that management believes is relevant to provide.
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1.7 Capital stock increase
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On April 28, 2021, the Company completed a US$1.1 billion capital stock increase. The capital stock increase was approved at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held by the Company on January 22, 2021. It included a mandatory 30-day pre-emptive rights offering, under Chilean law, to existing holders of the Company’s Series B common stock and a corresponding pre-emptive rights offering to existing holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs). Existing shareholders received transferable share rights to subscribe for shares of Series B common stock at a subscription price of US$50 per share and the share rights were traded in Chile on the Santiago Stock Exchange and the Electronic Stock Exchange. Existing ADS holders received transferable ADS rights to subscribe for ADSs at a subscription price of US$50 per ADS and the ADS rights were traded in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange. The pre-emptive rights offerings ended on April 24, 2021 with respect to the share rights in Chile and on April 19, 2021 with respect to the ADS rights in the U.S. Of the 22,441,932 new Series B shares offered in the pre-emptive rights offerings, a total of 21,687,549 Series B shares (including shares in the form of ADSs), i.e. almost 97% of the Serie B shares offered, were subscribed in the preemptive rights offerings. The remaining 754,383 Series B shares that were not subscribed for in the pre-emptive rights offerings were offered and placed in auctions conducted through the Santiago Stock Exchange to investors in Chile and outside Chile (including in the United States) on April 28, 2021, at an average price of approximately US$54 per share.

As of December 31, 2021, contributed capital is US$ 1.1 billion net of expenses and others for ThUS 24,503.

1.8 Approval of investment in Mount Holland

On February 17, 2021, the Board of Directors approved the investment in the Mount Holland lithium project in Western Australia. SQM's share of the project investment is expected to be approximately US$700 million, between 2021 and 2025. The feasibility study confirms an expected initial production capacity of 50,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide during the second half of 2024. See Note 9.5.

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Note 2      Basis of presentation for the consolidated financial statements

2.1 Accounting period

These consolidated financial statements cover the following periods:

(a) Consolidated Statements of Financial Position<br> as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(b) Consolidated Statements of Income for the<br> periods from January 1 to December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(c) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive<br> Income from January 1 to December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(d) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity<br> for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(e) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for<br> the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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2.2 Consolidated financial statements
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The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and represent the full, explicit and unreserved adoption of IFRS, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

These consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the Company’s financial position, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the comprehensive results of operations, changes in equity and cash flows occurring for the years then ended.

IFRS establish certain alternatives for their application, those applied by the Company are detailed in this Note and Note 3.

The accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated annual accounts comply with each IFRS in force at their date of presentation.

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2.3 Basis of measurement
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The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following:

(a) Inventories<br> are recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
(b) Financial<br> derivatives measured at fair value.
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(c) Certain<br> financial investments measured at fair value with an offsetting entry in other comprehensive<br> income.
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2.4 Accounting pronouncements
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New accounting pronouncements

(a) The following standards, interpretations<br> and amendments are mandatory for the first time for annual periods beginning on January 1,<br> 2021:
Amendments and improvements Description Mandatory for annual periods<br><br> <br>beginning on or after
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Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 “Reform to the referential interest rate (IBOR)- Phase 2” Published in August 2020. These amendments provide certain simplifications in relation to the reform to the referential interest rates, including the replacement of a reference rate by an alternative. 01-01-2021
Amendment to IFRS 16 “Lease Concessions” - Published in March 2021. This amendment extends by one year the period of application of the practical case of IFRS 16 Leases (contained in the amendment to that standard published in May 2020), with the purpose of assisting lessees in accounting for COVID-19 related rental concessions. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2021. However, early adoption is permitted even for financial statements not authorized for issue as of March 31, 2021. 01-01-2021

Management determined that the adoption of the aforementioned standards, amendments and interpretations did not significantly impact the company’s consolidated financial statements.

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(b) Standards, interpretations and amendments issued that had not become effective for financial statements<br>beginning on January 1, 2021 and which the Company has not adopted early are as follows:
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Standards and Interpretations Description Mandatory for annual periods beginning on or after
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Amendment to IAS 1 “Presentation of financial statements” on classification of liabilities. These amendments clarify that the liabilities will be classified as current or non-current depending on the rights that exist at the close of the reporting period. The classification is not affected by the expectations of the entity or the events subsequent to the report date (for example, the receipt of a waiver or noncompliance with the pact). The amendment also clarifies what IAS 1 means when referring to “liquidation” of a liability.  The amendment must be applied retroactively in accordance with IAS 8. 01-01-2024
Reference to the Conceptual Framework - Amendments to IFRS 3. Minor modifications were made to IFRS 3 “Definition of a Business” to update references to the conceptual framework for financial reporting without changing the requirements of business combinations. 01-01-2022
Amendment to IAS 16 “Property, plant and equipment”. This prohibits companies from deducting from the cost of the property any revenue received from the sale of articles produced while the company is preparing the asset for its anticipated use. The company must recognize this sales revenue and associated costs in the profit or loss for the fiscal year. 01-01-2022
Amendment to IAS 37, “Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets”. This clarifies for onerous contracts which inevitable costs a company must include to assess whether a contract will result in a loss. 01-01-2022
Annual improvements to IFRS standards, 2018-2020<br> cycle. The following improvements were finalized in May 2020:
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. This clarifies which fees must be included in the 10% test for the derecognition of financial liabilities. 01-01-2022
IFRS 16 Leases. Modification of illustrative example 13 to eliminate the illustration of lessor payments in relation to improvements to rental properties, to eliminate any confusion as to the treatment of lease incentives. 01-01-2022
Amendments to IAS 1: “Presentation of the Financial Statements” and IAS 8 “Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors”. The amendments are intended to improve disclosures of accounting policies and to help users of financial statements distinguish between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies. 01-01-2023
Amendment to IAS 12 - Deferred taxes related to assets and liabilities that arise from a single transaction. These amendments require companies to recognize deferred taxes on transactions that result in equal amounts in taxable and deductible temporary differences in the initial recognition. 01-01-2023
Amendment to IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements” and IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”, Published in September 2014. These amendments address an inconsistency between the requirements in IFRS 10 and those in IAS 28 in dealing with the sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture. The main consequence of the amendments is that a full gain or loss is recognized when a transaction involves a business (whether it is housed in a subsidiary or not). A partial gain or loss is recognized when a transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business, even if these assets are housed in a subsidiary. undetermined

Management believes that the adoption of the above standards, amendments and interpretations will not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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2.5 Basis of consolidation
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(a) Subsidiaries
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The Company established control as the basis of consolidation of its financial statements. The Company controls a subsidiary when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiary.

The consolidation of a subsidiary starts when the SQM Group controls it and it is no longer included in the consolidation when this control is lost.

Subsidiaries are consolidated through a line by line method, adding items that represent assets, liabilities, income and expenses with a similar content, and eliminating operations between companies within the SQM Group.

Results for dependent companies acquired or disposed of during the period are included in the consolidated accounts from the date on which control is transferred to the SQM Group or until the date when this control ends, as relevant.

To account for an acquisition of a business, the Company uses the acquisition method. Under this method, the acquisition cost is the fair value of assets delivered, equity securities issued, and incurred or assumed liabilities at the date of exchange. Assets, liabilities and contingencies identifiable assumed in a business combination are measured initially at fair value at the acquisition date. For each business combination, the Company will measure the non-controlling interest of the acquiree either at fair value or as proportional share of net identifiable assets of the acquire.

The details of the consolidated companies can be found in Note 7.

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2.6 Investments in associates and joint ventures
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Investments in joint arrangements are classified as joint operations or joint ventures. The classification depends on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement.

(a) Joint operations

The Company recognizes its direct right to the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the joint arrangement.

(b) Joint ventures and investments in associates

Interests in companies over which joint control is exercised (joint ventures) or where an entity has significant influence (associates) are recognized using the equity accounting method. Significant influence is presumed when the investor owns over 20% of the investee’s share capital. The investment is recognized using this method in the statement of financial position at cost plus changes subsequent to acquisition and includes the proportional share of the associate’s equity. For these purposes, the percentage interest in the associate is used. The associated acquired goodwill is included in the investee’s book value and is not amortized. The debit or credit to the income statement reflects the proportional share of the profit or loss of the associate.

Unrealized gains from transactions with joint ventures or associates are eliminated in accordance with the Company's percentage interest in such entities. Any unrealized losses are also eliminated, unless that transaction provides evidence that the transferred asset is impaired.

Changes in associate’s or joint ventures equity are recognized proportionally with a charge or credit to "Other Reserves" and are classified according to their origin. The reporting dates of the associate or joint ventures, the Company and related policies are similar for equivalent transactions and events in similar circumstances. In the event that significant influence is lost, or the investment is sold, or held for sale, the equity method is suspended, not recognizing the proportional share of the gain or loss. If the resulting value under the equity method is negative, the share of profit or loss is reflected as zero in the consolidated financial statements, unless there is a commitment by the Company to restore the capital position of the Company, in which case the related risk provision and expense are recorded.

Dividends received by these companies are recorded by reducing the value of the investment and are shown in cash flows from operating activities, and the proportional share of the gain or loss recognized in accordance with the equity method is included in the consolidated income statement under "Share of Gains (Losses) of Associates and Joint Ventures Accounted for Using the Equity Method''.

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Note 3 Significant accounting policies
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3.1 Classification of balances as current and non-current
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In the consolidated statement of financial position, balances are classified in consideration of their recovery (maturity) dates; i.e., those maturing within a period equal to or less than 12 months are classified as current counted from the closing date of the consolidated financial statements and those with maturity dates exceeding the aforementioned period are classified as non-current.

The exception to the foregoing relates to deferred taxes, which are classified as non-current, regardless of the maturity they have.

3.2 Functional and presentation currency

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars, without decimal places, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency and is the currency of the main economic environment in which it operates. Consequently, the term foreign currency is defined as any currency other than the U.S. dollar.

3.3 Accounting policy for foreign currency translation
(a) SQM Group entities:
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The revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities of all entities that have a functional currency other than the presentation currency are converted to the presentation currency as follows:

- Assets and liabilities are converted at the closing exchange rate prevailing on the reporting date.
- Revenues and expenses of each profit or loss account are converted at monthly average exchange rates.
- All resulting foreign currency translation gains and losses are recognized as a separate component in<br>translation reserves.

In consolidation, foreign currency differences arising from the translation of a net investment in foreign entities are recorded in shareholder’s equity (“foreign currency translation reserve”). At the date of disposal, such foreign currency translation differences are recognized in the statement of income as part of the gain or loss from the sale.

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The main exchange rates and UF used to translate monetary assets and liabilities, expressed in foreign currency at the end and average of each period in respect to U.S. dollars, are as follows:

Closing exchange rates Average exchange rates
Currencies As<br>of<br> December 31,<br> 2021 As of<br> December 31,<br> 2020 As of<br> December 31, <br> 2021 As of <br> December 31,<br> 2020
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Brazilian real
New Peruvian sol
Japanese yen
Euro
Mexican peso
Australian dollar
Pound Sterling
South African rand
Chilean peso
Chinese yuan
Indian rupee
Thai Baht
Turkish lira
UF (*)

All values are in US Dollars.

(*) US$ per UF

(b)           Transactions and balances

The Company’s non-monetary transactions in currencies other than the functional currency (Dollar) are translated to the respective functional currencies of SQM Group entities at the exchange rate on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. All differences are recorded in the statement of income except for all monetary items that provide an effective hedge for a net investment in a foreign operation. These items are recognized in other comprehensive income until disposal of the investment, when they are recognized in the statement of income. Charges and credits attributable to foreign currency translation differences on those hedge monetary items are also recognized in other comprehensive income.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are retranslated to the functional currency at the historical exchange rate of the transaction. Non-monetary items that are measured based on fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date on which the fair value is determined.

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3.4 Consolidated statement of cash flows
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Cash equivalents correspond to highly liquid short-term investments that are easily convertible into known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in their value and mature in less than three months from the date of acquisition of the instrument.

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and cash equivalents as defined above.

The statement of cash flows present cash transactions performed during the period, determined using the direct method.

3.5 Financial assets accounting policy

Management determines the classification of its financial assets at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and at amortized cost. The classification depends on the business model of the entity to manage the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

In the initial recognition, the Company measures its financial assets at fair value more or less, in the case of a financial asset that is not accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, the transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset on the date when the Company commits to the purchase or sale of an asset. In the case of account receivables and other accounts receivables, the transaction price at the initial recognition is measured.

After initial recognition, the Company measures its financial assets according to the Company's business model for managing its financial assets and the contractual terms of its cash flows:

(a) Financial instruments measured at amortized cost. Financial assets that meet the following conditions<br>are included in this category (i) the business model that supports it aims to maintain the financial assets to obtain the contractual<br>cash flows and the contractual conditions of the financial asset give place, on specified dates, to cash flows that are only payments<br>of the principal and interest on the outstanding principal amount. The Company’s financial assets that meet these conditions are:<br>(ii) cash equivalents; (iii) related party receivables; (iv) trade debtors; (v) other receivables.
(b) Financial instruments at fair value. A financial asset should be measured at fair value through profit<br>or loss or fair value through other comprehensive income, depending on the following:
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(i) "Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income": Assets held<br>to collect contractual cash flows and to be sold, where the asset cash flows are only capital and interest payments, are measured at fair<br>value through other comprehensive income. Changes in book values are through other comprehensive income, except for the recognition of<br>impairment losses, interest income and exchange gains and losses, which are recognized in the income statement. When a financial asset<br>is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income<br>statement. Interest income from these financial assets is included in financial income using the effective interest method.
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(ii) "Fair Value Through Profit and Loss": Assets that do not meet the amortized cost or "Fair<br>Value Through Other Comprehensive Income" criteria are valued at "Fair Value Through Profit and Loss".
(c) Financial equity assets at fair value through other comprehensive income. Equity instruments that are<br>not classified as held for trading and which the SQM Group has irrevocably chosen to recognize in this category. Amounts<br>presented in other comprehensive income will not be subsequently transferred to profit or loss.
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3.6 Financial assets impairment
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The Company evaluates expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments carried at amortized cost and fair value through other comprehensive income. The impairment method used depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

The Company applies simplified approach to measure expected credit losses using the lifetime expected loss on all trade receivables. Expected credit losses are measured by grouping receivables by their shared credit risk characteristics and days overdue.

The Company has concluded that the expected loss rates for trade receivables are a reasonable approximation of the loss rates for contract assets. Expected loss rates are based on sales payment profiles and historical credit losses within this period. Historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current expectations and information regarding macroeconomic factors that affect the ability of customers to meet their commitments.

Impairment losses from receivables and contract assets are shown as net impairment losses in the line “Impairment of financial assets and reversal of impairment losses,” see Note 23.7. The subsequent recovery of previously canceled amounts are credited to the same line.

3.7 Financial liabilities

Management determines the classification of its financial liabilities at fair value or at amortized cost. The classification depends on the business model of the entity to manage the financial liabilities and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

At the initial recognition, the Company measures its financial liabilities by their fair value more or less, in the case of a financial liability that is not accounted for at fair value through profit or loss, the transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial liability. After initial recognition, the Company measures its financial liabilities at amortized cost unless the Company, at the initial moment, irrevocably designates the financial liability as measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are commercial accounts payable and other accounts payable and other financial liabilities.

Amortized cost is based using the effective interest rate method. Amortized cost is calculated by considering any premium or discount on the acquisition and includes transaction costs that are an integral part of the effective interest rate.

Financial liabilities are recorded as not current when they mature in more than 12 months and as current when they mature in less than 12 months.

3.8 Reclassification of financial instruments

When the Company changes its business model for managing financial assets, it will reclassify all its financial assets affected by the new business model. Financial liabilities cannot be reclassified.

3.9 Financial instruments derecognition

The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred; and the control of the financial assets has not been retained.

The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations or a part of these are discharged, paid to the creditor or legally extinguished from the principle responsibility contained in the liability.

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3.10 Derivative and hedging financial instruments
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Derivatives are recognized initially at fair value as of the date on which the derivatives contract is signed and, they are subsequently assessed at fair value. The method for recognizing the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative has been designated as an accounting hedge instrument and, if so, it depends on the type of hedging, which may be as follows:

a) Fair value hedge of assets and liabilities recognized (fair value hedges);
b) Hedging of a single risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast<br>transaction (cash flow hedge).
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At the beginning of the transaction, the Company documents the relationship that exists between hedging instruments and those items hedged, as well as their objectives for risk management purposes and the strategy to conduct different hedging operations.

The Company also documents its evaluation both at the beginning and at the end of each period if the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective to offset changes in the fair value or in cash flows of hedged items.

The fair value of derivative instruments used for hedging purposes is shown in Note 13.3. Changes in the cash flow hedge reserve are classified as a non-current asset or liability if the remaining expiration period of the hedged item is more than 12 months, and as a current asset or liability if the remaining expiration period of the hedged item is less than 12 months.

Derivatives that are not designated or do not qualify as hedging derivatives are classified as current assets or liabilities, and changes in the fair value are directly recognized through profit or loss.

a) Fair value hedge

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in profit or loss, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of interest rate swaps that hedge fixed rate borrowings is recognized in profit or loss within finance costs, together with changes in the fair value of the hedged fixed rate borrowings attributable to interest rate risk. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized in profit or loss within other income or other expenses. If the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount of a hedged item for which the effective interest method is used is amortized to profit or loss over the period to maturity using a recalculated effective interest rate.

b) Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is initially recognized with a debit or credit to other comprehensive income, while any ineffective portion is immediately recognized with a debit or credit to income, as appropriate depending on the nature of the hedged risk. The amounts accumulated in net equity are carried over to results when the hedged items are settled or when these have an impact on results.

When a hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative deferred gain or loss and deferred costs of hedging in equity at that time remains in equity until the forecast transaction occurs.

When the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss and deferred costs of hedging that were reported in equity are immediately reclassified to profit or loss.

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3.11 Derivative financial instruments not considered as hedges
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Derivative financial instruments not considered as hedges are recognized at fair value with the effect in the results of the year. The Company has derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency risk exposure.

The Company continually evaluates the existence of embedded derivatives in both its contracts and in its financial instruments. As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company does not have any embedded derivatives.

3.12 Deferred acquisition costs from insurance contracts

Acquisition costs from insurance contracts are classified as prepayments and correspond to insurance contracts in force, recognized using the straight-line method and on an accrual basis independent of payment date. These are recognized under other non-financial assets.

3.13 Leases
(a) Right-of-use assets
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The Company recognizes right-of-use assets on the initial lease date (i.e., the date on which the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, adjusted by any new measurement of the lease liability. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of recognized lease liabilities, direct initial costs incurred and lease payments made on the start date or sooner, less the lease incentives received. Unless the Company is reasonably sure it will take ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease period, the assets recognized through right-of-use are depreciated in a straight line during the shortest period of their estimated useful life and lease period. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment.

(b) Lease liabilities

On the lease start date, the Company recognizes lease liabilities measured at present value of lease payments that will be made during the lease period. Lease payments include fixed payments (including payments that are essentially fixed), less incentives for lease receivables, variable lease payments that are dependent on an index or rate and amounts that are expected to be paid as guaranteed residual value. Lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option if the Company is reasonably sure it will exercise this and penalty payments for terminating a lease, if the lease period reflects that the Company will exercise the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that are not dependent on an index or rate are recognized as expenses in the period that produces the event or condition that triggers payment.

When calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate on the initial lease date if the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be determined easily. After the start date, the lease liability balance will increase to reflect the accumulation of interest and will diminish as lease payments are made. Furthermore, the book value of lease liabilities is remeasured in the event of an amendment, a change in the lease period, a change in the fixed lease payments in substance or a change in the assessment to buy the underlying asset.

Payments made that affect lease liabilities are presented as part of the financing activities in the cash flow statement.

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(c) Short-term leases and low-value asset leases
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The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to leases with a lease term of 12 months or less starting on the start date and that don’t have a purchase option. It also applies the low-value asset lease recognition exemptions to leases less than the limit specified in the respective accounting standard. Lease payments in short-term leases and low-value asset leases are recognized as lineal expenses during the lease term.

(d) Significant judgments in the determination of the lease term for contracts with renewal options.

The Company determines the lease term as the non-cancellable period of the lease, together with periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain that this will be exercised, or any period covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain that this will not be exercised.

The Company has the option, under some of its leases, to lease assets for additional terms. The Company applies its judgment when assessing whether it is reasonably certain that it will exercise the option to renovate. In other words, it considers all the relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise the option to renovate. After the start date, the Company reevaluates the lease term if there is a significant event or change in the circumstances that are under its control and affect its capacity to exercise (or not exercise) the option to renovate.

3.14 Inventory measurement

The method used to determine the cost of inventories is the weighted average monthly cost of warehouse storage. In determining production costs for own products, the company includes the costs of labor, raw materials, materials and supplies used in production, depreciation and maintenance of the goods that participate in the production process, the costs of product movement necessary to maintain stock on location and in the condition in which they are found, and also includes the indirect costs of each task such as laboratories, process and planning areas, and personnel expenses related to production, among others.

For finished and in-process products, the company has four types of provisions, which are reviewed quarterly:

(a) Provision<br> associated with the lower value of stock: The provision is directly identified with the product<br> that generates it and involves three types: (i) provision of lower realizable value, which<br> corresponds to the difference between the inventory cost of intermediary or finished products,<br> and the sale price minus the necessary costs to bring them to the same conditions and location<br> as the product with which they are compared; (ii) provision for future uncertain use that<br> corresponds to the value of those products in process that are likely not going to be used<br> in sales based on the company’s long-term plans; (iii) reprocessing costs of products<br> that are unfeasible for sale due to current specifications.
(b) Provision associated with physical differences<br> in inventory: A provision is made for differences that exceed the tolerance considered in<br> the respective inventory process (physical and annual inventories are taken for the productive<br> units in Chile and the port of Tocopilla; the business subsidiaries depend on the last zero<br> ground obtained, but in general it is at least once a year), these differences are recognized<br> immediately.
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(c) Potential<br> errors in the determination of stock: The company has an algorithm that is reviewed at least<br> once a year and corresponds to diverse percentages assigned to each inventory based on the<br> product, location, complexity involved in the associated measurement, rotation and control<br> mechanisms.
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(d) Provisions<br> undertaken by business subsidiaries: these are historical percentages that are adjusted as<br> zero ground is attained based on normal inventory management.
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Inventories of raw materials, materials and supplies for production are recorded at acquisition cost. Cyclical inventories are performed in warehouses, as well as general inventories every three years. Differences are recognized at the moment they are detected. The company has a provision that makes quarterly calculations from percentages associated with each type of material (classification by warehouse and rotation), these percentages use the lower value resulting from deterioration or obsolescence as well as potential losses. This provision is reviewed at least annually, and considers the historical profit and loss obtained in the inventory processes.

3.15 Non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interests are recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity but separate from equity attributable to the owners of the Parent.

3.16 Related party transactions

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries are part of the Company’s normal operations within its scope of business activities. Conditions for such transactions are those normally effective for those types of operations with regard to terms and market prices. The maturity conditions vary according to the originating transaction.

3.17 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at acquisition cost, net of the related accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment losses that they might have experienced.

In addition to the price paid for the acquisition of tangible property, plant and equipment, the Company has considered the following concepts as part of the acquisition cost, as applicable:

(a) Accrued interest expenses during the construction period that are directly attributable to the acquisition,<br>construction or production of qualifying assets, which are those that require a substantial period prior to being ready for use. The interest<br>rate used is that related to the project’s specific financing or, should this not exist, the average financing rate of the investor<br>company.
(b) The future costs that the Company will have to experience, related to the closure of its facilities at<br>the end of their useful life, are included at the present value of disbursements expected to be required to settle the and its subsequent<br>variation is recorded directly in results.
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Having initially recognized provisions for closure and refurbishment, the corresponding cost is capitalized as an asset in “Property, plant and equipment” and amortized in line with the amortization criteria for the associated assets.

Construction-in-progress is transferred to property, plant and equipment in operation once the assets are available for use and the related depreciation and amortization begins on that date.

Extension, modernization or improvement costs that represent an increase in productivity, ability or efficiency or an extension of the useful lives of property, plant and equipment are capitalized as a higher cost of the related assets. All the remaining maintenance, preservation and repair expenses are charged to expense as they are incurred.

The replacement of assets, which increase the asset’s useful life or its economic capacity, are recorded as a higher value of property, plant and equipment with the related derecognition of replaced or renewed elements.

Gains or losses which are generated from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment are recognized as income (or loss) in the period and calculated as the difference between the asset’s sales value and its net carrying value.

Costs derived from the daily maintenance of property, plant and equipment are recognized when incurred.

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3.18 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
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Property, plant and equipment are depreciated through the straight-line distribution of cost over the estimated technical useful life of the asset, which is the period in which the Company expects to use the asset. When components of one item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are recorded as separate assets and depreciated over their expected useful lives. Useful lives are reviewed on an annual basis.

Fixed assets located in the Salar de Atacama consider useful life to be the lesser value between the technical useful life and the years remaining until 2030.

In the case of certain mobile equipment, depreciation is performed depending on the hours of operation.

The useful lives used for the depreciation and amortization of assets included in property, plant and equipment in years are presented below:

Classes of property, plant and equipment Minimum life or rate<br><br> (years) Maximum life or rate <br><br>(years) Life or average rate <br><br>in years
Mining assets 3 10 7
Energy generating assets 3 16 9
Buildings 3 25 14
Supplies and accessories 2 10 7
Office equipment 5 10 9
Transport equipment 5 9 7
Network and communication equipment 4 10 5
IT equipment 4 11 7
Machinery, plant and equipment 2 25 13
Other fixed assets 3 20 10
3.19 Goodwill
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Goodwill acquired represents the excess in acquisition cost on the fair value of the Company's ownership of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary on the acquisition date. Goodwill acquired related to the acquisition of subsidiaries is included in the line item goodwill, which is subject to impairment tests annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired and is stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses related to the sale of an entity include the carrying value of goodwill related to the entity sold.

This intangible asset is assigned to cash-generating units with the purpose of testing impairment losses. It is allocated based on cash-generating units expected to obtain benefits from the business combination from which the aforementioned goodwill acquired arose.

3.20 Intangible assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets other than goodwill mainly relate to water rights, emission rights, commercial brands, costs for rights of way for electricity lines, license costs and the development of computer software and mining property and concession rights, client portfolio and commercial agent.

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(a) Water rights
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Water rights acquired by the Company relate to water from natural sources and are recorded at acquisition cost. The Company separates water rights into:

i) Finite rights with amortization using the straight-line method, and

ii) Indefinite rights, which are not amortized, given that these assets represent rights granted in perpetuity to the Company, which are subject to an annual impairment assessment.

(b) Rights of way for electric lines

As required for the operation of industrial plants, the Company has paid rights of way in order to install wires for the different electric lines on third party land. These rights are presented under intangible asset. Amounts paid are capitalized at the date of the agreement and amortized in the statement of income, according to the life of the right of way.

(c) Computer software

Licenses for IT programs acquired are capitalized based on their acquisition and customization costs. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

Expenses related to the development or maintenance of IT programs are recognized as an expense as and when incurred. Costs directly related to the production of unique and identifiable IT programs controlled by the SQM Group, and which will probably generate economic benefits that are higher than its costs during more than a year, are recognized as intangible assets. Direct costs include the expenses of employees who develop information technology software and general expenses in accordance with corporate charges received.

The costs of development for IT programs are recognized as assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

(d) Mining property and concession rights

The Company holds mining property and concession rights from the Chilean and Western Australian Governments. Property rights from the State of Chile are usually obtained at no initial cost (other than the payment of mining patents and minor recording expenses) and once the rights on these concessions have been obtained, they are retained by the Company while annual patents are paid. Such patents, which are paid annually, are recorded as prepaid assets and amortized over the following twelve months. Amounts attributable to mining concessions acquired from third parties that are not from the Chilean Government are recorded at acquisition cost within intangible assets.

(e)        Estimated useful lives or amortization rates used for finite identifiable intangible assets

The finite useful life of mining properties is calculated using the productive unit method, except for the mining properties owned by Corfo, which have been leased to the Company and grant it the right to exclusively exploit them until December 31, 2030.

The estimated useful life for software which they are amortized corresponds to the periods defined by the contracts or rights from which they originate.

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f) Minimum and maximum amortization lives or rates of intangible assets:
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Estimated useful life or amortization rate Minimum Life or<br><br> Rate Maximum Life or<br><br> Rate
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Water rights 5 years Indefinite
Rights of way Indefinite Indefinite
Corfo Mining properties (1) 9 years 9 years
Mining rights Unit-production method
Intellectual property 9 years 9 years
IT programs 2 years 8 years

(1) Mining properties owned by CORFO and leased to the Company, which grant it the exclusive right to exploit them until December 31, 2030.

3.21 Research and development expenses

Research and development expenses are charged to profit or loss in the period in which the expenditure was incurred.

3.22 Exploration and evaluation expenses

The Company holds mining concessions for exploration and exploitation of ore, the Company gives the following treatment to expenses associated with exploration and assessment of these resources:

Once the rights have been obtained, the Company records the disbursements directly associated with the exploration and evaluation of the deposit in execution as property, plant and equipment (construction in progress) at its cost. These disbursements include the following items: geological surveys, drilling, borehole extraction and sampling, activities related to the technical assessment and commercial viability of the extraction, and in general, any disbursement directly related to specific projects where the objective is to find ore resources. If the technical studies determine that the ore grade is not economically viable, the asset is directly charged to profit and loss. If determined otherwise, the asset described above is associated with the extractable ore tonnage which is amortized as it is used.

(a) Limestone and metallic exploration

These assets are included in Other Non-Current Non-Financial Assets, and the portion related to the area to be exploited in the year are reclassified to Current Inventory, if applicable.

(b) Exploration in Salar de Atacama

Exploration expenses in Salar de Atacama are included in non-current assets under Property, Plant and Equipment and are mainly bore holes that can also be used to exploit the deposit or monitoring, which are amortized over 9 years.

(c) Exploration and evaluation at the Mt. Holland Project

Mount Holland exploration and evaluation expenditure is included in Property, plant and equipment, specifically in Construction in Progress. See Note 1. 8.

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3.23 Impairment of non-financial assets
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Assets subject to depreciation and amortization are also subject to impairment testing, provided that an event or change in the circumstances indicates that the amounts in the accounting records may not be recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the book value of the asset over its recoverable amount.

For assets other than goodwill, the SQM Group annually assesses whether there is any indication that a previously recognized impairment loss may no longer exist or may have decreased. Should such indications exist, the recoverable amount is estimated.

The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher between the fair value of an asset or cash generating unit less costs of sales and its value in use, and is determined for an individual asset unless the asset does not generate any cash inflows that are clearly independent from other assets or groups of assets.

In evaluating value in use, estimated future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessment, the value of money over time and the specific asset risks.

Impairment losses from continuing operations are recognized with a debit to profit or loss in the categories of expenses associated with the impaired asset function.

For assets other than goodwill, a previously recognized impairment loss is only reversed if there have been changes in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last time an impairment loss was recognized. If this is the case, the carrying value of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. This increased amount cannot exceed the carrying value that would have been determined, net of depreciation, if an asset impairment loss had not been recognized in prior years. This reversal is recognized with a credit to profit or loss.

Assets with indefinite lives are assessed for impairment annually.

The current value of future cash flows generated by these assets has been estimated given the variation in sales volumes, market prices and costs, discounted with a WACC rate. For December 31, 2021, the WACC rate was 9.90%.

3.24 Minimum dividend

As required by Chilean law and regulations, our dividend policy is decided upon from time to time by our Board of Directors and is announced at the Annual Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, which is generally held in April of each year. Shareholder approval of the dividend policy is not required. However, each year the Board must submit the declaration of the final dividend or dividends in respect of the preceding year, consistent with the then-established dividend policy, to the Annual Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting for approval. As required by the Chilean Companies Act, unless otherwise decided by unanimous vote of the holders of issued shares, we must distribute a cash dividend in an amount equal to at least 30% of our consolidated net income for that year (determined in accordance with CMF regulations), unless and to the extent the Company has a deficit in retained earnings. (See Note 20.5).

3.25 Earnings per share

The basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to the ordinary owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

The Company has not conducted any type of operation of potential dilutive effect that would entail the disclosure of diluted earnings per share.

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3.26 Other provisions
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Provisions are recognized when:

·         The Company has a present, legal or constructive obligation as the result of a past event.

·         It is more likely than not that certain resources must be used, to settle the obligation.

·         A reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

In the event that the provision or a portion of it is reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset solely if there is certainty of income.

In the consolidated statement of income, the expense for any provision is presented net of any reimbursement.

Should the effect of the value of money over time be significant, provisions are discounted using a discount rate before tax that reflects the liability’s specific risks. When a discount rate is used, the increase in the provision over time is recognized as a finance cost.

The Company’s policy is to maintain provisions to cover risks and expenses based on a better estimate to deal with possible or certain and quantifiable responsibilities from current litigation, compensations or obligations, pending expenses for which the amount has not yet been determined, collaterals and other similar guarantees for which the Company is responsible. These are recorded at the time the responsibility or the obligation that determines the compensation or payment is generated.

3.27 Obligations related to employee termination benefits and pension commitments

Obligations towards the Company’s employees comply with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements in force, which are formalized through collective employment agreements and individual employment contracts, except for the United States, which is regulated in accordance with employment plans in force up to 2002. (See more details in Note 18.4).

These obligations are valued using actuarial calculations, according to the projected unit credit method which considers such assumptions as the mortality rate, employee turnover, interest rates, retirement dates, effects related to increases in employees’ salaries, as well as the effects on variations in services derived from variations in the inflation rate.

Actuarial gains and losses that may be generated by variations in defined, pre-established obligations are directly recorded in “Other Comprehensive Income”.

Actuarial losses and gains have their origin in deviations between the estimate and the actual behavior of actuarial assumptions or in the reformulation of established actuarial assumptions.

The Company’s subsidiary SQM North America has established pension plans for its retired employees that are calculated by measuring the projected obligation using a net salary progressive rate net of adjustments for inflation, mortality and turnover assumptions, deducting the resulting amounts at present value. The net balance of this obligation is presented under the “Non-Current Provisions for Employee Benefits” (refer to Note 18.4).

3.28 Compensation plans

Compensation plans implemented through benefits provided in share-based payments settled in cash are recognized in the financial statements at their fair value, in accordance with IFRS 2. Changes in the fair value of options granted are recognized with a charge to payroll in the results for the period (see Note 18.6).

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3.29 Revenue recognition
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Revenue includes the fair value of considerations received or receivable for the sale of goods and services during the performance of the Company's activities. Revenue is presented net of value added tax, estimated returns, rebates and discounts and after the elimination of sales among subsidiaries.

Revenues are recognized when the specific conditions for each income stream are met, as follows:

(a)       Sale of goods

The sale of goods is recognized when the Company has delivered products to the customer, and there is no obligation pending compliance that could affect the acceptance of products by the customer. The delivery does not occur until products have been shipped to the customer or confirmed as received by the customer, and the related risks of obsolescence and loss have been transferred to the customer and the customer has accepted the products in accordance with the conditions established in the sale, when the acceptance period has ended, or when there is objective evidence that those criteria required for acceptance have been met.

Sales are recognized in consideration of the price set in the sales agreement, net of volume discounts and estimated returns at the date of the sale. Volume discounts are evaluated in consideration of annual foreseen purchases and in accordance with the criteria defined in agreements.

(b)      Sale of services

Revenue associated with the rendering of services is recognized considering the degree of completion of the service as of the date of presentation of the consolidated classified statement of financial position, provided that the result from the transaction can be estimated reliably.

(c)       Income from dividends

Income from dividends is recognized when the right to receive the payment is established.

3.30 Finance income and finance costs

Finance income is mainly composed of interest income from financial instruments such as term deposits and mutual fund deposits. Interest income is recognized in profit or loss at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Finance costs are mainly composed of interest on bank borrowing expenses, interest on bonds issued and interest capitalized for borrowing costs for the acquisition, construction or production or qualifying assets. Borrowing costs and bonds issued are also recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest rate method.

3.31 Current income tax and deferred

Corporate income tax for the year is determined as the sum of current and deferred income taxes from the different consolidated companies.

Current taxes are based on the application of the various types of taxes attributable to taxable income for the period. The Company periodically assesses the positions taken in the determination of taxes with respect to situations in which the applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation and considers whether it is probable that a tax authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment. The Company measures its tax balances based on the most probable amount or expected value, depending on which method provides a better prediction of the resolution of uncertainty.

Differences between the book value of assets and liabilities and their tax basis generate the balance of deferred tax assets or liabilities, which are calculated using the tax rates expected to be applicable when the assets and liabilities are realized.

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In conformity with current tax regulations, the provision for corporate income tax and taxes on mining activity is recognized on an accrual basis, presenting the net balances of accumulated monthly tax provisional payments for the fiscal period and associated credits. The balances of these accounts are presented in current income taxes recoverable or current taxes payable, as applicable.

Income tax and variations in deferred tax assets or liabilities that are not the result of business combinations are recorded in income or equity, considering the origin of the gains or losses which have generated them.

At each reporting period, the carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed and recognized only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to allow the recovery of all or a portion of the deferred tax assets.

With respect to deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and interest in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognized solely provided that it is more likely than not that the temporary differences will be reversed in the near future and that there will be taxable income with which they may be used. The deferred taxes related to items directly recognized in equity is registered with effect on other comprehensive income and not with effect on income.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally receivable right of offsetting tax assets against tax liabilities and the deferred tax is related to the same tax entity and authority.

The recognized deferred tax assets refer to the amount of income tax to recover in future periods, related to:

a) deductible temporary differences;
b) compensation for losses obtained in prior periods, which have not yet been subject to tax deduction; and
c) compensation for unused credits from prior periods.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets when it has the certainty that they can be offset with tax income from subsequent periods, unused tax losses or credits to date, but only when this availability of future tax income is probable and can be used for offsetting these unused tax losses or credits.

The recognized deferred tax liabilities refer to the amount of income tax to pay in a future period, related to taxable temporary differences.

The Company does not recognize deferred tax liabilities in all cases of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates, or with joint ventures, because based on the standard, the two following conditions both apply:

(i) the parent company, investor or shareholder is capable of controlling the moment of the reversal of temporary<br>differences; and
(ii) it is probable that the temporary difference will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.

Moreover, the Company does not recognize deferred tax assets for all the deductible temporary differences that originate from investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates, or from joint ventures, because it is unlikely that they meet the following requirements:

(i) temporary differences are reversed in the foreseeable future; and
(ii) there is taxable profit available against which temporary differences can be used.
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3.32 Operating segment reporting
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IFRS 8 requires that companies adopt a management approach to disclose information on the operations generated by its operating segments. In general, this is the information that management uses internally for the evaluation of segment performance and making the decision on how to allocate resources for this purpose.

An operating segment is a group of assets and operations responsible for providing products or services subject to risks and performance that are different from those of other business segments. A geographical segment is responsible for providing products or services in a given economic environment subject to risks and performance that are different from those of other segments operating in other economic environments.

Allocation of assets and liabilities, to each segment is not possible given that these are associated with more than one segment, except for depreciation, amortization and impairment of assets, which are directly allocated in accordance with the criteria established in the costing process for product inventories to the corresponding segments.

3.33 Primary accounting criteria, estimates and assumptions

Management is responsible for the information contained in these consolidated annual accounts, which expressly indicate that all the principles and criteria included in IFRS, as issued by the IASB, have been applied in full.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, management has made significant judgments and estimates to quantify certain assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and commitments included therein. Basically, these estimates refer to:

· Estimated useful lives are determined based on<br>current facts and past experience and take into consideration the expected physical life of the asset, the potential for technological<br>obsolescence, and regulations. (See Notes 3.20, 15 and 16).
· Impairment losses of certain assets - Goodwill<br>and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not amortized and are assessed for impairment on an annual basis, or more<br>frequently if the events or changes in circumstances indicate that these may have deteriorated Other assets, including property, plant<br>and equipment, exploration assets, goodwill and intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances<br>indicate that their carrying amounts exceed their recoverable amounts. If an impairment assessment is required, the assessment of fair<br>value or value in use often requires estimates and assumptions such as discount rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital<br>requirements and future operating performance. Changes in such estimates could impact the recoverable values of these assets. Estimates<br>are reviewed regularly by management (See Notes 15 and 16).
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· Assumptions used in calculating the actuarial amount of pension-related and<br>severance indemnity payment benefit commitments (See Note 18).
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· Contingencies – The amount recognized as a provision, including legal, contractual,<br>constructive and other exposures or obligations, is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the related liability,<br>including any related interest charges, considering the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. In addition, contingencies<br>will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Therefore, the assessment of contingencies inherently involves<br>the exercise of significant judgment and estimates of the outcome of future events. The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies<br>based upon the best information available, relevant tax laws and other appropriate requirements (See Note 21). If the Company is unable<br>to rationally estimate the obligation or concluded no loss is probable but it is reasonably possible that a loss may be incurred, no<br>provision is recorded but disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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· Volume determination for certain in-process and finished products is based on<br>topographical measurements and technical studies that cover the different variables (density for bulk inventories and density and porosity<br>for the remaining stock, among others), and related allowance.
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· Estimates for obsolescence provisions to ensure that the carrying value of inventory<br>is not in excess of the net realizable Inventory valuation. (See Note 11).
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Even though these estimates have been made on the basis of the best information available on the date of preparation of these consolidated financial statements, certain events may occur in the future and oblige their amendment (upwards or downwards) over the next few years, which would be made prospectively.

3.34 Environment

In general, the Company follows the criteria of considering amounts used in environmental protection and improvement as environmental expenses. However, the cost of facilities, machinery and equipment used for the same purpose are considered property, plant and equipment, as the case may be.

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Note 4 Financial risk management
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4.1 Financial risk management policy
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The Company’s financial risk management policy is focused on safeguarding the stability and sustainability of the Company and its subsidiaries with regard to all such relevant financial uncertainty components.

The Company’s operations are subject to certain financial risk factors that may affect its financial position or results. The most significant risk exposures are market risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, credit risk, and interest rate risk, among others.

There could also be additional risks, which are either unknown or known but not currently deemed to be significant, which could also affect the Company’s business operations, its business, financial position, or profit or loss.

The financial risk management structure includes identifying, determining, analyzing, quantifying, measuring and controlling these events. Management and in particular, Finance Management, is responsible for constantly assessing the financial risk.

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4.2 Risk Factors
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(a) Credit risk
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A global economic contraction may have potentially negative effects on the financial assets of the Company, which are primarily made up of financial investments and trade receivables, and the impact on of our customers could extend the payment terms of the Company's receivables by increasing its exposure to credit risk. Although measures are taken to minimize the risk, this global economic situation could mean losses with adverse material effects on the business, financial position or profit and loss of the Company's operations.

Trade receivables: to mitigate credit risk, the Company maintains active control of collection and requires the use of credit insurance. Credit insurance covers the risk of insolvency and unpaid invoices corresponding to 80% of all receivables with third parties. The credit risk associated with receivables is analyzed in Note 13.2 b) and the related accounting policy can be found in Note 3.6.

Bank Notes: These are negotiable promissory notes issued by a bank payable at maturity. They are accepted based on the credit quality of the issuing banks.

No significant modifications have been made during the period to risk models or parameters used in comparison to December 31, 2020, and no modifications have been made to contractual cash flows that have been significant during this period.

Financial investments: correspond to time deposits whose maturity date is greater than 90 days and less than 360 days from the date of investment, so they are not exposed to excessive market risks. The counterparty risk in implementation of financial operations is assessed on an ongoing basis for all financial institutions in which the Company holds financial investments.

The credit quality of financial assets that are not past due or impaired can be evaluated by reference to external credit ratings (if they are available) or historical information on counterparty late payment rates:

Financial<br> institution Financial<br> assets Rating As<br> of<br> December 31, 2021
Moody´s S&P Fitch ThUS
Banco<br> crédito e Inversiones Time<br> deposits P-1 A-2 F2-
Banco<br> Itaú Corpbanca Time<br> deposits P-2 A-2 -
Banco<br> Santander – Santiago Time<br> deposits P-1 A-2 -
Scotiabank<br> Sud Americano Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 F1+
Other<br> banaanks Time<br> deposits - - F1+
JP<br> Morgan US dollar Liquidity Fund Institutional Investment<br> fund Aaa-mf AAAm AAAmmf
Legg<br> Mason - Western Asset Institutional cash reserves Investment<br> fund - AAAm AAAmmf
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Financial<br> institution Financial<br> assets Rating As<br> of<br> December 31,<br> 2021
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Moody´s S&P Fitch ThUS
Banco<br> Crédito e Inversiones Time<br> deposits P-1 A-2 -
Banco<br> Itaú Corpbanca Time<br> deposits P-2 A-2 -
Banco<br> Santander – Santiago Time<br> deposits P-1 A-2 -
Scotiabank<br> Sud Americano Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 F1+
Sumitomo<br> Mitsui Banking Time<br> deposits P-1 - F1
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Financial<br> institution Financial<br> assets Rating As<br> of<br> December 31,<br> 2020
Moody´s S&P Fitch ThUS
Banco<br> de Crédito e Inversiones Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 -
Banco<br> de Chile Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 -
Banco<br> Estado Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 -
Banco<br> Itaú Corpbanca Time<br> deposits P-2 A-2 -
Banco<br> Santander – Santiago Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 -
Scotiabank<br> Sud Americano Time<br> deposits - - F1+
JP<br> Morgan US dollar Liquidity Fund Institutional Investment<br> fund Aaa-mf AAAm AAAmmf
Legg<br> Mason - Western Asset Institutional cash reserves Investment<br> fund - AAAm AAAmmf
Other<br> banks with lower balances Time<br> deposits - - -
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Financial<br> institution Financial<br> assets Rating As<br> of<br> December 31,<br> 2020
Moody´s S&P Fitch ThUS
Banco<br> de Crédito e Inversiones Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 -
Banco<br> Itaú Corpbanca Time<br> deposits P-2 A-2 -
Banco<br> Santander – Santiago Time<br> deposits P-1 A-1 -
Banco<br> Scotiabank Sud Americano Time<br> deposits - - F1+
JP<br> Morgan Asset Management Investment<br> fund P-1 A-1 N1+
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Financial institution Financial assets Rating As of<br> December 31,<br> 2021
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Moody´s S&P Fitch ThUS
Agricultural Bank of China Bank notes + - -
Bank of China Limited Bank notes + - -
Bank of Communications Bank notes + - -
China CITIC Bank Corp Ltd Bank notes ++ - -
China Construction Bank Corporation Bank notes + - -
China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd Bank notes ++ - -
China Merchants Bank Bank notes + - -
China Minsheng Bank Corporation Bank notes - - ++
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Limited Bank notes + - -
Industrial Bank Bank notes + - -
Ping An Bank Bank notes ++ - -
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd Bank notes ++ - -
China Development Bank Bank notes - - +
Postal Savings Bank of China Bank notes - + -
KEB Hana Bank (China) Bank notes + - -
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(+) Good credit rating

(++) Satisfactory credit rating

(b) Currency risk

The functional currency of the company is the US dollar, due to its influence on the determination of price levels, its relation to the cost of sales and considering that a significant part of the Company’s business is conducted in this currency. However, the global nature of the Company's business generates an exposure to exchange rate variations of several currencies with the US dollar. Therefore, the Company maintains hedge contracts to mitigate the exposure generated by its main mismatches (net between assets and liabilities) in currencies other than the US dollar against the exchange rate variation, updating these contracts periodically depending on the amount of mismatching to be covered in these currencies. Occasionally, subject to the approval of the Board, the Company ensures short-term cash flows from certain specific line items in currencies other than the US dollar.

A significant portion of the Company’s costs, especially salary payments, is associated with the Peso. Therefore, an increase or decrease in its exchange rate with the US dollar will provoke a respective decrease or increase to these accounting costs, which would be reflected in the Company’s profit and loss. By the fourth quarter of 2021, approximately US$ 530 million accumulated in expenses are associated with the Peso.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company held derivative instruments classified as hedges of foreign exchange risks associated with 100% of all of the bond liabilities denominated in UF, for a liability at fair value of US$ 81.85 million, this significant variation is explained primarily by the USD/CLP exchange rate observed at the end of the period. As of December 31, 2020, an asset was recognized amounting to US$ 18.41 million.

Furthermore, on of December 31, 2021, the Company held derivative instruments classified as hedges of foreign exchange risks associated with 100% of all nominative term deposits in UF and in pesos, at a fair value of US$ 12.61 million in assets. On December 31, 2020, a liability was recognized for an amount of US$ 21 million.

The Company had the following derivative contracts as of December 31, 2021 (at the absolute value of the sum of their notional values), to hedge the difference between its assets and liabilities: US$ 85.25 CLP/US dollar derivative contracts, US$ 60.98 Euro/US dollar derivative contracts, US$ 37.07 million in South African rand/US dollar derivative contracts, US$ 207.64 million in Chinese renminbi/US dollar derivative contracts, US$ 57.51 million in Australian dollar/US dollar derivative contracts and US$ 11.95 million in other currencies.

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These derivative contracts are held with domestic and foreign banks, which have the following credit ratings.

Rating
Financial institution Financial assets Moody´s S&P Fitch
Banco Estado Derivative P-1 A-1 -
Merrill Lynch International Derivative - A+ AA
Banco Itau-Corpbanca Derivative P-2 A-2 -
JP Morgan Derivative Aa2 A+ AA
Morgan Stanley Derivative A+ BBB+ A
The Bank of Nova Scotia Derivative A A- AA-
(c) Interest rate risk
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Interest rate fluctuations, primarily due to the uncertain future behavior of markets, may have a material impact on the financial results of the Company. Significant increases in the rate could make it difficult to access financing at attractive rates for the Company's investment projects.

The Company maintains current and non-current financial debt at fixed rates and LIBOR rate plus spread.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company ha 2.7% of its financial liabilities linked to variations in the LIBOR rate. 100% of these obligations are covered by derivative instruments classified as interest rate hedging; therefore, a significant rate increase would not impact our financial condition.

(d) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk relates to the funds needed to comply with payment obligations. The Company’s objective is to maintain financial flexibility through a comfortable balance between fund requirements and cash flows from regular business operations, bank borrowings, bonds, short term investments, and marketable securities, among others. For this purpose, the Company keeps a high liquidity ratio^1^, which enables it to cover current obligations with clearance. (As of December 31, 2021, this was 4.76 and 5.40 for December 31, 2020).

The Company has an important capital expense program which is subject to change over time.

On the other hand, world financial markets go through periods of contraction and expansion that are unforeseeable in the long-term and may affect The Company’s access to financial resources. Such factors may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, financial position and results of operations.

The Company constantly monitors the matching of its obligations with its investments, taking due care of maturities of both, from a conservative perspective, as part of this financial risk management strategy. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had unused, available revolving credit facilities with banks, for a total of US$ 489 million.

The position in other cash and cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid mutual funds with an AAA risk rating.

^1^ All current assets divided by all current liabilities.

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Nature of undiscounted cash flows
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
As of December 31, 2021<br> (Figures expressed in millions of US dollars) Carrying<br> amount Less than 1 <br> year 1 to 5 years Over 5 years Total
Bank borrowings 70.08 1.05 70.64 - 71.69
Unsecured obligations 2,518.64 108.06 924.03 2,980.91 4,013.00
Sub total 2,588.72 109.11 994.67 2,980.91 4,084.69
Hedging liabilities 85.25 12.38 31.58 39.70 83.66
Derivative financial instruments 1.67 1.67 - - 1.67
Sub total 86.92 14.05 31.58 39.70 85.33
Current and non-current lease liabilities 54.22 8.88 30.97 29.08 68.93
Trade accounts payable and other accounts payable 279.65 279.65 - - 279.65
Total 3,009.51 411.69 1,057.22 3,049.69 4,518.6
Nature of undiscounted cash flows
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
As of December 31, 2020 <br> (Figures expressed in millions of US dollars) Carrying<br> amount Less than 1 <br> year 1 to 5 years Over 5 years Total
Bank borrowings 70.08 0.94 71.40 - 72.34
Unsecured obligations 1,872.09 88.22 927.17 1,727.14 2,742.53
Sub total 1,942.17 89.16 998.57 1,727.14 2,814.87
Hedging liabilities 40.21 6.06 12.34 11.07 29.47
Derivative financial instruments 5.39 5.39 - - 5.39
Sub total 45.60 11.45 12.34 11.07 34.86
Current and non-current lease liabilities 31.07 6.40 21.04 7.17 34.61
Trade accounts payable and other accounts payable 203.93 203.93 - - 203.93
Total 2,222.77 310.94 1,031.95 1,745.38 3,088.27

As of December 31, 2021, the nominal value of the agreed cash flows in US dollars of the CCS contracts were ThUS$ 549,239 (ThUS$ 565,295 as of December 31, 2020).

4.3 Risk measurement

The Company has methods to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of financial risk hedging strategies, both prospectively and retrospectively. These methods are consistent with the risk management profile of the SQM Group. See Note 13.8.

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Note 5 Separate information on the main office, parent entity and joint action agreements
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5.1 Parent’s stand-alone assets and liabilities
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Parent’s stand-alone assets and liabilities As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Assets
Liabilities ) )
Equity

All values are in US Dollars.

5.2 Parent entity

Pursuant to Article 99 of the Securities Market Law, the CMF may determine that a company does not have a controlling entity in accordance with the distribution and dispersion of its ownership. On November 30, 2018, the CMF issued the ordinary letter No. 32,131 whereby it determined that the Pampa Group do not exert decisive power over the management of the Company since it does not have a predominance in the ownership that allows it to make management decisions. Therefore, the CMF has determined not to consider Pampa Group the controlling entity of the Company and that the Company does not have a controlling entity given its current ownership structure.

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Note 6 Board of Directors, Senior Management and Key management personnel
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6.1 Remuneration of the Board of Directors and Senior Management
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(a) Board of directors
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SQM S.A. is managed by a Board of Directors which is composed of 8 directors, who are elected for a three-year period. The Board of Directors was elected during the ordinary shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2019, which included the election of 2 independent directors.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company included the following committees and committee members:

- Directors’ Committee: This committee<br> is comprised by Georges de Bourguignon, Laurence Golborne Riveros y Alberto Salas Muñoz,<br> and fulfills the functions established in Article 50 bis of Chilean Law on publicly-held<br> corporations. This committee takes on the role of the audit committee in accordance with<br> the US-based Sarbanes Oxley law.
- The Company’s Health, Safety and<br>Environment Committee: This committee is comprised of Gonzalo Guerrero Yamamoto, Patricio Contesse Fica y Ashley Ozols^1^.
- Corporate Governance Committee: This<br> committee is comprised of Hernán Büchi Buc, Patricio Contesse Fica y Francisco<br> Ugarte Larrain.

During the periods covered by these financial statements, there are no pending receivable and payable balances between the Company, its directors or members of Senior Management, other than those related to remuneration, fee allowances and profit-sharing. Except for a consulting contract between the Company and the Director Gonzalo Guerrero as disclosed in Note 12. There were no other transactions conducted between the Company, its directors or members of Senior Management.

(b) Board of Directors’ Compensation

Directors’ compensation differs according to the period during the corresponding year. Thus, from April 22, 2020 to April 23, 2021 (Period 2020), Directors’ compensation was determined by the annual general shareholders' meeting held on April 22, 2020. While for the following period (Period 2021), Directors’ compensation was determined by the annual general shareholders' meeting held on April 23, 2021. For each of these periods, Directors’ compensation is detailed as follows:

Period 2020:

(i) The payment of a fixed, gross and monthly<br> amount of UF 800 in favor of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of UF 700 in favor of<br> the vice-president of the board of directors and of UF 600 in favor of the remaining six<br> directors and regardless of the number of Board of Directors’ Meetings held or not<br> held during the related month.
(ii) A variable gross amount payable in national<br> currency to the Chairman and Vice President of the Company equivalent to 0.09% of the net<br> liquid income earned by the Company in 2020;
(iii) A variable gross amount payable in local<br> currency to each Company director, excluding the Chairman and Vice President of the Company,<br> equivalent to 0.045% of the net liquid income earned by the Company in 2020.

Period 2021:

(i) The payment of a fixed, gross and monthly<br> amount of UF 800 in favor of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of UF 700 in favor of<br> the vice-president of the board of directors and of UF 600 in favor of the remaining six<br> directors and regardless of the number of Board of Directors’ Meetings held or not<br> held during the related month.
(ii) A variable gross amount payable in national<br> currency to the Chairman and Vice President of the Company equivalent to 0.12% of the net<br> liquid income that the Company effectively obtains during the 2021;
(iii) A variable gross amount payable in local<br> currency to each Company director, excluding the Chairman and Vice President of the Company,<br> equivalent to 0.06% of the net liquid income that the Company effectively obtains during<br> the 2021.

^1^Ashley Ozols was appointed a Director on December 22, 2021 to replace Mr. Robert Zatta who renounced his position with effect from December 21, 2021.

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These fixed and variable amounts for both periods shall not be challenged and those expressed in percentage terms shall be paid immediately after the respective annual general shareholders meeting approves the financial statements, the annual report, the account inspectors report and the external auditors report for the respective year. All amounts expressed in UF shall be paid in Chilean pesos at its value on the last day of the respective calendar month, as determined by the CMF (formerly Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions) the Chilean Central Bank or any other relevant institution that replaces them.

Accordingly, the compensation and profit sharing paid to members of the Directors' Committee and the directors as of December 31, 2021 amounted to ThUS$ 3,749 and as of December 31, 2020 to ThUS$ 4,553.

(c) Directors’ Committee compensation

Directors' Committee compensation differs according to the period during the corresponding year. Thus, for the Period 2020, Directors’ Committee compensation was determined by the annual general shareholders' meeting held on April 22, 2020. While for the Period 2021, Directors’ Committee compensation was determined by the annual general shareholders' meeting held on April 23, 2021. For each of these periods the compensation of the Directors Committee comprises:

Period 2020:

(i) The payment of a fixed, gross and monthly<br> amount of UF 200 in favor of each of the 3 directors who were members of the Directors’<br> Committee, regardless of the number of meetings of the Directors’ Committee that have<br> or have not been held during the month concerned.
(ii) The payment in domestic currency and in<br> favor of each of the 3 directors of a variable and gross amount equivalent to 0.015% of total<br> net profit that the Company effectively obtains during the 2020 fiscal year.
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Period 2021:

(i) The payment of a fixed, gross and monthly<br> amount of UF 200 in favor of each of the 3 directors who were members of the Directors’<br> Committee, regardless of the number of meetings of the Directors’ Committee that have<br> or have not been held during the month concerned.
(ii) The payment in domestic currency and in<br> favor of each of the 3 directors of a variable and gross amount equivalent to 0.02% of total<br> net profit that the Company effectively obtains during the 2021 fiscal year.
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These fixed and variable amounts for both periods shall not be challenged and those expressed in percentage terms shall be paid immediately after the respective annual general shareholders meeting approves the financial statements, the annual report, the account inspectors report and the external auditors report for the respective year. All amounts expressed in UF shall be paid in Chilean pesos at its value on the last day of the respective calendar month, as determined by the CMF (formerly Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions) the Chilean Central Bank or any other relevant institution that replaces them.

(d) Health, Safety and Environmental Matters<br> Committee:

The remuneration of this committee for the 2020 period was composed of the payment of a fixed, gross, monthly amount of UF 100 for each of the 3 directors on the committee regardless of the number of meetings it has held. For the 2021 period, this remuneration remains unchanged.

(e) Corporate Governance Committee

The remuneration for this committee for the 2020 period was composed of the payment of a fixed, gross, monthly amount of UF 100 for each of the 3 directors on the committees regardless of the number of meetings it has held. For the 2021 period, this remuneration remains unchanged.

(f) Guarantees constituted in favor of the directors

No guarantees have been constituted in favor of the directors.

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(g) Senior management compensation:
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(i) This includes monthly fixed salary and variable<br> performance bonuses. (See Note 6.2)
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(ii) The Company<br> has an annual bonus plan based on goal achievement and individual contribution to the Company’s<br> results. These incentives are structured as a minimum and maximum number of gross monthly<br> salaries and are paid once a year.
(iii) In addition,<br> there are retention bonuses for its executives (see Note 18.6)
(h) Guarantees pledged in favor of the Company’s<br> management
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No guarantees have been pledged in favor of the Company’s management.

(i) Pensions, life insurance, paid leave, shares in earnings, incentives,<br>disability loans, other than those mentioned in the above points.

The Company’s Management and Directors do not receive or have not received any benefit during the ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 or compensation for the concept of pensions, life insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, incentives, or benefits due to disability other than those mentioned in the preceding points.

6.2 Key management personnel compensation

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the number of the key management personnel is 127 and 126, respectively.

Key management personnel compensation For the year ended <br>December 31, <br> 2021 For the year ended <br>December 31, <br> 2020
ThUS ThUS
Key management personnel compensation

All values are in US Dollars.

Please also see the description of the compensation plan for executives in Note 18.6.

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Note 7 Background on companies included in consolidation and non-controlling interests
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7.1 Background on companies included in consolidation
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The following tables detail general information as of December 31, 2021 on the companies in which the SQM Group exercises control and significant influence:

**** **** **** Country of Functional Ownership Interest
Subsidiaies TAX ID No. Address Incorporation Currency Direct Indirect Total
SQM Nitratos S.A. 96.592.190-7 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar 99.9999 0.0001 100.0000
SQM Potasio S.A. 96.651.060-9 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar 99.9999 - 100.0000
Serv. Integrales de Tránsito y Transf. S.A. 79.770.780-5 Arturo Prat 1060, Tocopilla Chile Dollar 0.0003 99.9997 100.0000
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda. 79.906.120-1 Anibal Pinto 3228, Antofagasta Chile Peso 1.0000 99.0000 100.0000
Ajay SQM Chile S.A. 96.592.180-K Av. Pdte. Eduardo Frei 4900, Santiago Chile Dollar 51.0000 - 51.0000
Almacenes y Depósitos Ltda. 79.876.080-7 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Peso 1.0000 99.0000 100.0000
SQM Salar S.A. 79.626.800-K El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar 18.1800 81.8200 100.0000
SQM Industrial S.A. 79.947.100-0 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar 99.0470 0.9530 100.0000
Exploraciones Mineras S.A. 76.425.380-9 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar 0.2691 99.7309 100.0000
Sociedad Prestadora de Servicios de Salud Cruz del Norte S.A. 76.534.490-5 Anibal Pinto 3228, Antofagasta Chile Peso - 100.0000 100.0000
Soquimich Comercial S.A. 79.768.170-9 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar - 60.6383 60.6383
Comercial Agrorama Ltda. (1) 76.064.419-6 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Peso - 70.0000 70.0000
Comercial Hydro S.A. 96.801.610-5 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
Agrorama S.A. 76.145.229-0 El Trovador 4285, Las Condes Chile Peso - 100.0000 100.0000
Orcoma Estudios SPA 76.359.919-1 Apoquindo 3721 OF 131, Las Condes Chile Dollar 100.0000 - 100.0000
Orcoma SPA 76.360.575-2 Apoquindo 3721 OF 131, Las Condes Chile Dollar 100.0000 - 100.0000
SQM MaG SpA 76.686.311-9 Los Militares 4290, Las Condes Chile Dollar - 100.000 100.0000
Sociedad Contractual Minera Búfalo 77.114.779-8 Los Militares 4290, Las Condes Chile Dollar 99.9000 0.1000 100.0000
SQM North America Corp. Foreign 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1425, Atlanta, GA United States of America Dollar 40.0000 60.0000 100.0000
RS Agro Chemical Trading Corporation A.V.V. Foreign Caya Ernesto O. Petronia 17, Orangestad Aruba Dollar 98.3333 1.6667 100.0000
Nitratos Naturais do Chile Ltda. Foreign Al. Tocantis 75, 6° Andar, Conunto 608 Edif. West Gate, Alphaville Barureri, CEP 06455-020, Sao Paulo Brazil Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Corporation N.V. Foreign Pietermaai 123, P.O. Box 897, Willemstad, Curacao Curacao Dollar 0.0002 99.9998 100.0000
SQM Perú S.A. Foreign Avenida Camino Real N° 348 of. 702, San Isidro, Lima Peru Dollar 0.0091 99.9909 100.0000
SQM Ecuador S.A. Foreign Av. José Orrantia y Av. Juan Tanca Marengo Edificio Executive <br>Center Piso 2 Oficina 211 Ecuador Dollar 0.00401 99.9960 100.0000
SQM Brasil Ltda. Foreign Al. Tocantis 75, 6° Andar, Conunto 608 Edif. West Gate, Alphaville Barureri, CEP 06455-020, Sao Paulo Brazil Dollar 0.7100 99.2900 100.0000
SQMC Holding Corporation. Foreign 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1425, Atlanta United States of America Dollar 0.1000 99.9000 100.0000
SQM Japan Co. Ltd. Foreign From 1st Bldg 207, 5-3-10 Minami- Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan Dollar 0.1597 99.8403 100.0000
(1) SQM controls Soquimich Comercial, which in turn controls Comercial Agrorama<br> Ltda, SQM has management control over Comercial Agrorama Ltda.
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**** **** **** Country of Functional Ownership Interest
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Subsidiaries TAX ID No. Address Incorporation Currency Direct Indirect Total
SQM Europe N.V. Foreign Houtdok-Noordkaai 25a B-2030 Amberes Belgium Dollar 0.5800 99.4200 100.0000
SQM Indonesia S.A. Foreign Perumahan Bumi Dirgantara Permai, Jl Suryadarma Blok Aw No 15 Rt 01/09 17436 Jatisari Pondok Gede Indonesia Dollar - 80.0000 80.0000
North American Trading Company Foreign 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1425, Atlanta, GA United States of America Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Virginia LLC Foreign 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1425, Atlanta, GA United States of America Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Foreign Av. Moctezuma 144-4 Ciudad del Sol CP 45050, Zapopan, Jalisco México Mexico Dollar 0.0100 99.9900 100.0000
SQM Investment Corporation N.V. Foreign Pietermaai 123, P.O. Box 897, Willemstad, Curacao Curacao Dollar 1.0000 99.0000 100.0000
Royal Seed Trading Corporation A.V.V. Foreign Caya Ernesto O. Petronia 17, Orangestad Aruba Dollar 1.6700 98.3300 100.0000
SQM Lithium Specialties Limited Partnership Foreign 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1425, Atlanta, GA United States of America Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
Comercial Caimán Internacional S.A. Foreign Edificio Plaza Bancomer Panama Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM France S.A. Foreign ZAC des Pommiers 27930, FAUVILLE France Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
Administración y Servicios Santiago S.A. de C.V. Foreign Av. Moctezuma 144-4 Ciudad del Sol CP 45050, Zapopan, Jalisco México Mexico Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Nitratos México S.A. de C.V. Foreign Av. Moctezuma 144-4 Ciudad del Sol CP 45050, Zapopan, Jalisco México Mexico Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
Soquimich European Holding B.V. Foreign Loacalellikade 1 Parnassustoren 1076 AZ Amsterdan Holland Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Iberian S.A. Foreign Provenza 251 Principal 1a CP 08008, Barcelona Spain Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Africa Pty Ltd. Foreign Tramore House, 3 Waterford Office Park, Waterford Drive, 2191 Fourways, Johannesburg South Africa Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Oceanía Pty Ltd. Foreign Level 9, 50 Park Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney Australia Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Beijing Commercial Co. Ltd. Foreign Room 1001C, CBD International Mansion N 16 Yong An Dong Li, Jian Wai Ave Beijing 100022, P.R. China Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Thailand Limited Foreign Unit 2962, Level 29, N° 388, Exchange Tower Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Bangkok Thailand Dollar - 99.9960 99.9960
SQM Colombia SAS Foreign Cra 7 No 32 – 33 piso 29 Pbx: (571) 3384904 Fax: (571) 3384905 Bogotá D.C. – Colombia. Colombia Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Australia PTY Foreign Level 16, 201 Elizabeth Street Sydney Australia Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM International N.V. Foreign Houtdok-Noordkaai 25a B-2030 Amberes Belgium Dollar 0.5800 99.4200 100.0000
SQM (Shanghai) Chemicals Co. Ltd. Foreign Room 4703-33, 47F, No.300 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district, Shanghai China Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Korea LLC Foreign Suite 22, Kyobo Building, 15th Floor, 1 Jongno Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03154 South Korea Korea Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
SQM Holland B.V. Foreign Herikerbergweg 238, 1101 CM Amsterdam Zuidoost Holland Dollar - 100.0000 100.0000
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7.2 Assets, liabilities, results of consolidated subsidiaries as of December<br> 31, 2021.
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Assets Liabilities Net profit Comprehensive
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Subsidiaries Currents Non-currents Currents Non-currents Revenue (loss) income (loss)
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Nitratos S.A.
SQM Potasio S.A.
Serv. Integrales de Tránsito y Transf. S.A.
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda.
Ajay SQM Chile S.A.
Almacenes y Depósitos Ltda. ) )
SQM Salar S.A.
SQM Industrial S.A.
Exploraciones Mineras S.A.
Sociedad Prestadora de Servicios de Salud Cruz del Norte S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A.
Comercial Agrorama Ltda.
Comercial Hydro S.A. ) )
Agrorama S.A.
Orcoma SpA ) )
Orcoma Estudio SpA
SQM MaG SPA
Sociedad Contractual Minera Búfalo ) )
SQM North America Corp.
RS Agro Chemical Trading Corporation A.V.V. ) )
Nitratos Naturais do Chile Ltda.
SQM Corporation N.V.
SQM Perú S.A.
SQM Ecuador S.A.
SQM Brasil Ltda. ) )
Subtotal

All values are in US Dollars.

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Assets Liabilities Net profit Comprehensive income (loss)
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Subsidiaries Currents Non-currents Currents Non-currents Revenue (loss) Currents
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQMC Holding Corporation L.L.P.
SQM Japan Co. Ltd.
SQM Europe N.V.
SQM Indonesia S.A.
North American Trading Company
SQM Virginia LLC ) )
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V.
SQM Investment Corporation N.V.
Royal Seed Trading Corporation A.V.V. ) )
SQM Lithium Specialties LLP
Comercial Caimán Internacional S.A. ) )
SQM France S.A.
Administración y Servicios Santiago S.A. de C.V.
SQM Nitratos México S.A. de C.V.
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Africa Pty Ltd.
SQM Oceania Pty Ltd. ) )
SQM Beijing Commercial Co. Ltd.
SQM Thailand Limited ) )
SQM Colombia SAS
SQM International NV
SQM Shanghai Chemicals Co. Ltd.
SQM Australia Pty Ltd. ) )
SQM Korea LLC ) )
SQM Holland B.V.
Subtotal
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Assets, liabilities, results of consolidated subsidiaries as ofDecember 31, 2020.

Assets Liabilities Net profit Comprehensive
Subsidiary Current Non-current Current Non-current Revenue (loss) income (loss)
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Nitratos S.A.
SQM Potasio S.A.
Serv. Integrales de Tránsito y Transf. S.A.
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda.
Ajay SQM Chile S.A.
Almacenes y Depósitos Ltda. )
SQM Salar S.A.
SQM Industrial S.A.
Exploraciones Mineras S.A.
Sociedad Prestadora de Servicios de Salud Cruz del Norte S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A.
Comercial Agrorama Ltda. ) )
Comercial Hydro S.A.
Agrorama S.A.
Orcoma SpA ) )
Orcoma Estudio SpA ) )
SQM MaG SPA
Sociedad Contractual Minera Búfalo
SQM Holland B.V. ) )
SQM North America Corp. )
RS Agro Chemical Trading Corporation A.V.V. ) )
Nitratos Naturais do Chile Ltda.
Nitrate Corporation of Chile Ltd.
SQM Corporation N.V. ) )
SQM Perú S.A. ) )
SQM Ecuador S.A.
SQM Brasil Ltda. ) )
Subtotal

All values are in US Dollars.

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**** Assets Liabilities **** Comprehensive<br> <br> income (loss) ****
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Subsidiaries Currents Non-currents Currents Non-currents Revenue Net<br> profit (loss) **** Currents ****
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS **** ThUS ****
SQMC<br> Holding Corporation L.L.P.
SQM Japan<br> Co. Ltd.
SQM Europe<br> N.V. ) )
SQM Indonesia<br> S.A.
North American<br> Trading Company
SQM Virginia<br> LLC ) )
SQM Comercial<br> de México S.A. de C.V.
SQM Investment<br> Corporation N.V. ) )
Royal Seed<br> Trading Corporation A.V.V. ) )
SQM Lithium<br> Specialties LLP ) )
Comercial<br> Caimán Internacional S.A.
SQM France<br> S.A.
Administración<br> y Servicios Santiago S.A. de C.V.
SQM Nitratos<br> México S.A. de C.V.
Soquimich<br> European Holding B.V. ) )
SQM Iberian<br> S.A.
SQM Africa<br> Pty Ltd. ) )
SQM Oceania<br> Pty Ltd.
SQM Beijing<br> Commercial Co. Ltd.
SQM Thailand<br> Limited ) )
SQM Colombia<br> SAS
SQM International
SQM Shanghai<br> Chemicals Co. Ltd.
SQM Australia<br> Pty Ltd. ) )
SQM Korea<br> LLC ) )
Subtotal ) )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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7.3 Background<br> on non-controlling interests
--- ---
%<br> of interests in<br><br> the ownership Profit<br> (loss) attributable to non-controlling <br> interests for the year ended Equity,<br> non-controlling interests for the year ended Dividends<br> paid to non-controlling interests<br> for the year ended
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Subsidiary held<br> by non-<br> controlling<br><br> interests As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020 As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2021 As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2020
ThUS$ ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS$ ThUS$
SQM<br> Potasio S.A. 0.0000001 % - - - - - -
Ajay<br> SQM Chile S.A. 49.00000 % 769 910 8,382 8,189 577 1,238
Soquimich<br> Comercial S.A. 39.36168 % 5,926 2,976 26,665 32,078 11,831 8,880
Comercial<br> Agrorama Ltda. 30.00000 % 56 (45 (596 (775 - -
SQM<br> Indonesia S.A. 20.00000 % - - - - - -
Agrorama<br> S.A. 0.00000 % - - - - - -
SQM<br> Thailand Limited 0,00400 % - - - 1 - -
Total 6,751 3,841 34,451 39,493 12,408 10,118

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Note 8 Equity-accounted investees

8.1 Investments<br> in associates recognized according to the equity method of accounting

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, in accordance with criteria established in Note 2:

****  <br> **** Equity-accountedinvestees Sharein profit (loss) ofassociates accounted for usingthe equity method Sharein othercomprehensive income ofassociates accounted forusing the equity method Sharein total othercomprehensive income ofassociates accounted for usingthe equity method
Associates AsofDecember 31, 2021 AsofDecember 31, 2020 forthe yearendedDecember 31, 2021 for<br>the year<br>ended<br>December 31, <br>2020 forthe yearendedDecember 31,2021 for<br>the year<br>ended<br>December 31, <br>2020 forthe yearended December 31, 2021 for<br> the year ended December 31, 2020

| | ThUS$ | ThUS$ | ThUS$ | ThUS | ThUS$ | ThUS | ThUS$ | ThUS |

| Abu<br> Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL (**) | - | 11,505 | - | (156 | - | - | - | (156 |

| Doktor<br> Tarsa Tarim Sanayi AS (*) | - | - | - | 4,031 | - | - | - | 4,031 | | Ajay<br> North America | 15,899 | 14,468 | 2,802 | 2,191 | - | - | 2,802 | 2,191 | | Ajay<br> Europe SARL | 8,213 | 7,875 | 1,852 | 1,029 | 360 | 756 | 2,212 | 1,785 | | SQM<br> Eastmed Turkey (*) | - | - | - | 247 | - | - | - | 247 | | Kore<br> Potash PLC (**) | - | 26,175 | - | (224 | - | (374 | - | (598 |

| Total | 24,112 | 60,023 | 4,654 | 7,118 | 360 | 382 | 5,014 | 7,500 |

All values are in US Dollars.

(*) These investments were disposed of in 2020.

(**) For more details, see Note 8.3 (a).

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Dividends received for the year ending
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Associate Description of the nature of the relationship Address Country of incorporation Share of ownership in associates **** **** December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS$ ThUS$
Abu<br> Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL Distribution<br> and commercialization of specialty plant nutrients in the Middle East. PO Box 71871, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 37 % 9,438 -
Ajay North<br> America Production<br> and distribution of iodine and iodine derivatives. 1400 Industry RD Power Springs GA 30129 United States of North America 49 % 1,233 1,967
Ajay Europe<br> SARL Production<br> and distribution of iodine and iodine derivatives. Z.I. du Grand Verger BP 227 53602 Evron Cedex France 50 % 992 1,197
Kore Potash<br> PLC Prospecting,<br> exploration and mining development. L 3 88 William ST Perth, was 6000 United Kingdom 14.65 % - -
Doktor<br> Tarsa Tarim Sanayi AS Distribution<br> and commercialization of specialty plant nutrients in Turkey. Organize Sanayi Bolgesi, Ikinci Kisim, 22 cadde TR07100<br> Antalya Turkey 50 % - -
SQM Eastmed<br> Turkey Production<br> and trading of specialty products. Organize Sanayi Bolgesi, Ikinci Kisim, 22 cadde TR07100<br> Antalya Turkey 50 % - -
Total 11,663 3,164
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8.2 Assets,<br> liabilities, revenue and expenses of associates
--- ---
As<br> of December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended as of December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assets Liabilities Other<br> <br> comprehensive Comprehensive
Associate Current Non-current Current Non-current Revenue Net gain (loss) income income
ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS ThUS$
Ajay North America 21,771 15,096 4,421 - 47,375 5,718 - 5,718
Ajay Europe SARL 25,927 1,241 10,742 - 48,409 3,705 (34 3,671
Total 47,698 16,337 15,163 - 95,784 9,423 (34 9,389

All values are in US Dollars.

As<br> of December 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended as of December 31, 2020
Assets Liabilities Other comprehensive Comprehensive
Associate Current Non-current Current Non-current Revenue Net<br> gain (loss) income income
ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS ThUS$ ThUS
Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL 29,313 8,586 6,706 101 6,641 (420 - (420
Ajay North America 18,513 15,749 4,737 - 42,920 4,471 - 4,471
Ajay Europe SARL 22,032 1,493 7,773 - 41,950 2,058 1,736 3,794
Kore Potash PLC 5,691 124,112 786 - - (3,233 486 (2,747
Total 75,549 149,940 20,002 101 91,511 2,876 2,222 5,098

All values are in US Dollars.

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8.3 Disclosures regarding interests in associates

(a) Transactions for the year ended December 31, 2021:

·    During the first quarter 2021, Kore Potash PLC made a share payment to its non-executive board members (remuneration shares) plus certain employees and former employees (performance shares) which resulted in a 0.05% share reduction for the company, leaving it with 20.15%. During the second quarter of 2021, Kore Potash PLC approved a capital stock increase of ThUS$ 13,931 through the issuance of common shares, which resulted in a dilution of 5.5% of SQM shares in the company, with an impact of ThUS$ (5,778) on other losses. As a result of the dilution, the Company considers that there has been a loss of significant influence on the investment, discontinued the measurement through the equity method, and recognized an amount of ThUS$ 3,739 under other gains (losses) as items in other comprehensive income associated with this investment. See Note 13.1 for more details.

· As of December 31, 2021, the Company has received<br>dividends from Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL of ThUS$ 9,438 and dividends receivable of ThUS$ 2,099 have been recognized, leaving<br>the value of the investment at zero.

(b) Transactions for the year ended December 31, 2020:

·     Kore Potash PLC made a share payment to its non-executive board members, which resulted in a 0.60% share reduction for the company, finalizing with a share percentage of 19.07% at the close of the second quarter of 2020. This resulted in a transfer in equity of non-controlling interest to other reserves in an amount of ThUS$ 754.

· In the third quarter of 2020 SQM S.A. increased<br>its shares in Kore Potash PLC to 20.26% as a result of the acquisition of 260,598,591 shares out of 584,753,846 shares issued for a capital<br>increase corresponding to ThUS$ 1,679.
· In the third quarter of 2020, shares held in<br>Doktor Tarsa Tarim and its subsidiaries were sold through Soquimich European Holdings B.V. at a value of ThUS$ 33,066, which brought about<br>a loss of ThUS$ 11,408.
--- ---
· In the third quarter of 2020, SQM Holland B.V.,<br>prepaid Plantacote N.V. a value of ThUS$ 10,541, corresponding to the acquisition of Plantacote N.V. assets, which are presented in the<br>line “Other non-current financial assets.”
--- ---
· In the third quarter of 2020, shares held in<br>SQM Eastmed Turkey were sold through Soquimich European Holdings B.V. at a value of ThUS$ 618, which brought about a loss of ThUS$ 408.
--- ---

·     During the fourth quarter of 2020, SQM Holland acquired the business of WSNPK from Plantacote for ThUS$ 16,757, which generated goodwill of ThUS$ 7,380.

·     During the fourth quarter of 2020, Kore Potash PLC made a share-based payment to its non-executive board members, which resulted in a 0.06% share reduction for the company, finalizing with a share percentage of 20.20%. This resulted in a decrease in consolidated equity of non-controlling interests in other reserves of ThUS$ 79.

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Note 9 Joint Ventures

9.1 Investment in joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Equity-accounted<br> investees Share<br> in profit (loss) of associates and<br> joint ventures accounted for using the<br> equity method Share<br> on other comprehensive income<br> of associates and joint ventures<br> accounted for using the equity method,<br> net of taxes Share<br> on total other comprehensive<br> income of associates and joint ventures<br> accounted for using the equity method
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Joint Venture As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, <br>2020 For<br> the year ended<br> December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended<br> December 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended<br> December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended <br>December 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended<br> December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended<br> December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM<br> Vitas Fzco. )
SQM<br> Qingdao Star Corp Nutrition Co. Ltd. (*)
Pavoni<br> & C. Spa ) )
Covalent<br> Lithium Pty Ltd. (**)
Sichuan<br> SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd. ) )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

(*) These investments were disposed of in 2020

(**) See more details in Note 9.4 (a).

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The amounts described in the following box represent numbers used in the consolidation of the company:

Equity-accounted<br> investees Share<br> in profit (loss) of associates and<br> joint ventures accounted for using the<br> equity method Share<br> on other comprehensive income<br> of associates and joint ventures<br> accounted for using the equity method, <br>for the period ended Share<br> on total other comprehensive<br> income of associates and joint ventures<br> accounted for using the equity method <br>for the period ended
Joint<br> Venture As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended<br> December 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM<br> Vitas Brasil Agroindustria (1) ) ) )
SQM<br> Vitas Perú S.A.C. (1)
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

The companies are subsidiaries of:

SQM Vitas Fzco.


Dividends<br> received for the year ending
Joint venture Description of the nature of the relationship Domicile Country of incorporation Share of interest in ownership **** December 31,<br> <br>2021 December 31,<br> <br>2020
ThUS$ ThUS$
Sichuan<br> SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd. Production<br> and distribution of soluble fertilizers. Huangjing<br> Road, Dawan Town, Qingbaijiang Dristrict, Chengdu Municipality, Sichuan Province China 50 % - -
Coromandel<br> SQM India Production<br> and distribution of potassium nitrate. 1-2-10,<br> Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad – 500003 Andhra Pradesh India 50 % - -
SQM<br> Vitas Fzco. Production<br> and commercialization of specialty plant, animal nutrition and industrial hygiene. Jebel<br> ALI Free Zone P.O. Box 18222, Dubai United<br> Arab Emirates 50 % - -
SQM<br> Qingdao Star Corp Nutrition Co. Ltd. Production<br> and distribution of nutrient plant solutions with specialties NPK soluble. Longquan<br> Town, Jimo City, Qingdao Municipality, Shangdong Province China 50 % - 2,223
Pavoni<br> & C. Spa Production<br> of specialty fertilizers and others for distribution in Italy and other countries. Corso<br> Italia 172, 95129 Catania (CT), Sicilia Italy 50 % - -
Covalent<br> Lithium Pty Ltd. Development<br> and operation of the Mt Holland Lithium project, which will include the construction of a lithium extraction and refining mine. L18,<br> 109 St Georges Tce Perth WA 6000 PO Box Z5200 St Georges Tce Perth WA 6831 Australia 50 % - -
Total **** **** **** **** **** - 2,223

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The companies described in the following table are related to the following joint ventures:

(1) SQM<br> Vitas Fzco.
(2) Pavoni<br> & C. Spa.
--- ---
Dividends<br> received for the year ending
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Joint venture Description of the nature of the relationship Domicile Country of incorporation Share of interest in<br><br> <br>ownership (*) **** December 31,<br> <br>2021 December 31,<br> <br>2020
ThUS$ ThUS$
SQM<br> Vitas Brasil Agroindustria (1) Production<br> and trading of specialty vegetable and animal nutrition and industrial hygiene. Via<br> Cndeias, Km. 01 Sem Numero, Lote 4, Bairro Cia Norte, Candeias, Bahia. Brazil 49.99 % - -
SQM<br> Vitas Perú S.A.C. (1) Production<br> and trading of specialty vegetable and animal nutrition and industrial hygiene Av.<br> Juan de Arona 187, Torre B, Oficina 301-II, San Isidro, Lima Peru 50 % - -
Arpa<br> Speciali S.R.L. (2) Production<br> of specialty fertilizers and others for distribution in Italy and other countries. Mantova<br> (MN) Via Cremona 27 Int. 25 Italy 50.48 % - -
Total **** **** **** **** **** - -

(*) The percentages presented correspond to the ownership used in the consolidation of the company.

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9.2 Assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses from joint ventures
--- ---
As<br> of December 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assets Liabilities Other<br> comprehensive Comprehensive
Joint Venture Current Non-current Current Non-current Revenue Net<br> gain (loss) income income
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM<br> Vitas Fzco.
SQM<br> Vitas Brasil Agroindustria )
SQM<br> Vitas Perú S.A.C.
Pavoni<br> & C. Spa ) )
Covalent<br> Lithium Pty Ltd. ) )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

As<br> of December 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended December 31, 2020
Assets Liabilities Other<br> comprehensive Comprehensive
Joint Venture Current Non-current Current Non-current Revenue Net<br> gain (loss) income income
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Sichuan<br> SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd. ) )
SQM<br> Vitas Fzco. )
SQM<br> Vitas Brasil Agroindustria ) )
SQM<br> Vitas Perú S.A.C.
Pavoni<br> & C. Spa
Covalent<br> Lithium Pty Ltd. ) )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

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9.3 Other Joint Venture disclosures
--- ---
Cash<br> and cash equivalents Other<br> current financial liabilities Other<br> non-current financial liabilities
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Joint<br> Venture As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Sichuan<br> SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd.
SQM<br> Vitas Fzco.
SQM<br> Vitas Brasil Agroindustria
SQM<br> Vitas Perú S.A.C.
Pavoni<br> & C. Spa
Covalent<br> Lithium Pty Ltd.
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Depreciation<br> and amortization expense for the <br>year ending Interest<br> expense for the year ending Income<br> tax benefit (expense) for the year ending
Joint<br> Venture For<br> the year ended December<br> 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended December<br> 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended December<br> 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended December<br> 31, 2020 For<br> the year ended December<br> 31, 2021 For<br> the year ended December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Sichuan<br> SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd. )
SQM<br> Vitas Fzco. ) ) )
SQM<br> Vitas Brasil Agroindustria ) ) ) ) ) )
SQM<br> Vitas Perú S.A.C. ) ) ) ) ) )
Pavoni<br> & C. Spa ) ) ) ) ) )
Covalent<br> Lithium Pty Ltd. ) ) ) )
Total ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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9.4 Disclosure of interests in joint ventures
--- ---
a) Transactions for the period year<br>December 31, 2021
--- ---
· On<br>February 9, 2021, two of the Company’s subsidiaries signed an agreement to terminate a dispute related to sales contracts and interest<br>in the joint venture of Sichuan SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd. Consequently, the Company received US$ 11.5 million.
--- ---
b) Transactions for the period year<br>December 31, 2020
--- ---
· SQM<br> Vitas BV became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company during the second quarter of 2020,<br> through its subsidiary Soquimich European Holdings, at a cost of ThUS$ 1,276 and its name<br> has been changed to SQM Holland. See Note 8.1.
--- ---
· In<br> the second quarter of 2020, shares held in Arpa Speciali S.R.L. were sold through SQM Pavoni<br> & C., SpA. At a value of ThUS$ 56, which brought about a loss of ThUS$ 125. An initial<br> installment of ThUS$ 17 was charged, leaving two pending installments of ThUS$ 20 maturing<br> June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022. The pending installments are classified as other accounts<br> receivable.
--- ---
· In<br> the third quarter of 2020, shares held in Coromandel SQM India were sold through Soquimich<br> European Holdings B.V. at a value of ThUS$ 1,604, which brought about a loss of ThUS$ 643.
--- ---
· During<br> fourth quarter of 2020, the shares in SQM Qingdao-Star Co, Ltd. were sold through SQM Industrial<br> S.A. for ThUS$ 1,303, which brought about a gain of ThUS$ 62. As of December 31, 2020, the<br> sale proceeds were recorded in other receivables.
--- ---
· A<br> subsequent event associated with the joint venture with Sichuan SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers<br> Co Ltd. is reported in Note 31.2. Accordingly, the effect on the statement of income for<br> the fourth quarter of 2020 under "Other gains (losses)" is a gain of ThUS$7,036<br> on the reversal of the impairment associated with this investment.
--- ---
9.5 Joint Ventures
--- ---

In 2017, together with our subsidiary SQM Australia Pty, we entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of the assets of the Mt Holland lithium project in Western Australia. The Mt Holland Lithium Project consist, to design, construct and operate a mine, concentrator and refinery to produce approximately 50,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had made contributions in the amount of US$ 30 million, of which, US$ 15 million was paid in favor of the partner in the project and presented as other receivables. As of March 2021, this receivable was collected when it was contributed to Mt Holland in the Company’s name. The Company approved the investment decision referred to in Note 1.8.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br><br>December 31, 2021

Note 10     Cash and cash equivalents

10.1 Types of cash and cash equivalents

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, cash and cash equivalents are detailed as follows:

Cash As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Cash on hand
Cash in banks
Other demand deposits
Total Cash

All values are in US Dollars.

Cash equivalents As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Short-term deposits, classified as cash equivalents
Short-term investments, classified as cash equivalents
Total cash equivalents
Total cash and cash equivalents

All values are in US Dollars.

10.2 Short-term investments, classified as cash<br> equivalents

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the short-term investments classified as cash and cash equivalents relate to mutual funds (investment liquidity funds) for investments in:

Institution As of <br>December 31, <br>2021 As of <br>December 31, <br>2020
ThUS ThUS
Legg Mason - Western Asset Institutional Cash Reserves
JP Morgan US dollar Liquidity Fund Institutional
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Short-term investments are highly liquid mutual funds that are basically invested in short-term fixed rate notes in the U.S. market.

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10.3 Information on cash and cash equivalents<br> by currency
--- ---

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, information on cash and cash equivalents by currency is detailed as follows:

Currency As of <br>December 31, <br>2021 As of <br>December 31, <br>2020
ThUS ThUS
Peso (*)
Dollar
Euro
Mexican Peso
South African Rand
Japanese Yen
Peruvian Sol
Indian rupee
Chinese Yuan
Indonesian rupee
Pound Sterling
Australian Dollar
South Korean won
Dirham United Arab Emirates
Polish Zloty
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(*) The Company maintains financial derivative instruments policies which allow management to convert term deposits denominated in pesos and UF to Dollars.

10.4 Amount restricted cash balances

The Company has granted a guarantee consisting of financial instruments, specified in deposits, custody and administration to Banco de Chile, for its subsidiary Isapre Norte Grande Ltda., in compliance with the provisions of the Superintendence of Health, which regulates social security health institutions.

According to the regulations of the Superintendence of Health, this guarantee is for the total payable to its affiliates and medical providers. Banco de Chile reports the current value of the guarantee to the Superintendence of Health and Isapre Norte Grande Ltda. on a daily basis.

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020 pledged assets are as follows

Restricted cash balances As of <br>December 31, <br>2021 As of <br>December 31, <br>2020
ThUS ThUS
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda.
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br> December 31, 2021
10.5 Short-term deposits, classified as cash equivalents
--- ---

The detail at the end of each balance date is as follows:

Receiver of the deposit Type of <br> deposit Original Currency Interest Rate Placement<br> date Expiration <br> date Principal Interest accrued to-date As of <br>December 31, <br>2021
ThUS ThUS ThUS
Others Banks Fixed term Dollar 0.58 % 11-30-2021 02-28-2022
Banco BCI Fixed term Dollar 0.31 % 12-24-2021 02-28-2022
Banco BCI Fixed term Dollar 0.36 % 12-07-2021 01-14-2022
Banco BCI Fixed term Dollar 0.28 % 12-30-2021 01-14-2022
Banco Santander Fixed term Dollar 3.12 % 12-30-2021 01-06-2022
Banco Santander Fixed term Dollar 0.26 % 12-16-2021 01-31-2022
Banco Santander Fixed term Dollar 0.40 % 12-27-2021 03-04-2022
Banco Santander Fixed term Dollar 0.40 % 12-29-2021 01-27-2022
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Dollar 0.30 % 12-14-2021 01-07-2022
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Dollar 0.37 % 12-28-2021 01-24-2022
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Dollar 0.34 % 12-07-2021 01-28-2022
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.27 % 12-24-2021 02-28-2022
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.06 % 12-17-2021 01-31-2022
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.07 % 12-03-2021 01-18-2022
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Receiver of the deposit Type of <br><br>deposit Original Currency Interest<br><br> Rate Placement<br><br> date Expiration <br><br>date Principal Interest <br>accrued to-<br>date As of <br>December 31, <br>2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS
Banco Santander – Santiago Fixed term Dollar 0.35 % 12-30-2020 03-30-2021
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.35 % 11-30-2020 01-08-2021
Banco de Chile Fixed term Dollar 0.61 % 11-30-2020 01-08-2021
Banco de Chile Fixed term Dollar 0.61 % 11-30-2020 01-08-2021
Banco crédito e inversiones Fixed term Dollar 0.46 % 12-01-2020 01-15-2021
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.40 % 12-01-2020 01-15-2021
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.40 % 12-02-2020 01-20-2021
Banco Santander – Santiago Fixed term Dollar 0.50 % 12-09-2020 01-25-2021
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.50 % 12-09-2020 01-25-2021
Banco Santander – Santiago Fixed term Dollar 0.50 % 12-09-2020 01-25-2021
Banco crédito e inversiones Fixed term Dollar 0.51 % 12-09-2020 01-25-2021
Banco crédito e inversiones Fixed term Dollar 0.26 % 12-14-2020 01-29-2021
Banco Estado Fixed term Dollar 0.14 % 12-14-2020 01-29-2021
Scotiabank Sud Americano Fixed term Dollar 0.40 % 12-14-2020 01-29-2021
Banco de Chile Fixed term Dollar 0.56 % 12-14-2020 01-29-2021
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Dollar 0.68 % 12-18-2020 02-01-2021
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Dollar 0.68 % 12-18-2020 02-01-2021
Banco crédito e inversiones Fixed term Dollar 0.20 % 12-23-2020 02-05-2021
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Dollar 0.40 % 12-24-2020 02-08-2021
Banco Santander – Santiago Fixed term Dollar 0.26 % 12-29-2020 01-08-2021
Banco Santander – Santiago Fixed term Dollar 0.15 % 12-30-2020 02-12-2021
Banco Itaú Corpbanca Fixed term Peso 0.35 % 12-29-2020 01-05-2021
BBVA Banco Francés Fixed term Dollar 1.80 % 12-31-2020 03-06-2021
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Note 11    Inventories

The composition of inventory at each period-end is as follows:

Type of inventory As of <br>December 31, <br>2021 As of<br> December 31, <br>2020
ThUS ThUS
Raw material
Production supplies
Products-in-progress
Finished product
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company held caliche stockpiles, solutions in solar ponds and intermediary salts amounting ThUS$ 458,913 and as of December 31, 2020 was ThUS$ 422,535 (including products in progress).

As of December 31, 2021, bulk inventories recognized within work in progress and finished goods were ThUS$ 111,316 and ThUS$ 99,551 respectively. As of December 31, 2020, bulk inventories recognized within work in progress and finished goods were ThUS$ 108,909 and ThUS$ 176,561, respectively.

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, inventory allowances recognized, amounted to ThUS$ 75,892 and ThUS$ 80,930, respectively. For finished and in-process products, recognized allowances include the provision associated with the lower value of stock (considers lower realizable value, uncertain future use, reprocessing costs of off-specification products, etc.), provision for inventory differences and the provision for potential errors in the determination of inventories (e.g., errors in topography, grade, moisture, etc.). (See Note 3.14).

For raw materials, supplies, materials and parts, the lower value provision was associated to the proportion of defective materials and potential differences.

The breakdown of inventory allowances is detailed as follows:

Type of inventory As of <br>December 31, <br>2021 As of <br>December 31, <br>2020
ThUS ThUS
Raw material and supplies for production
Products-in-progress
Finished product
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

The Company has not pledged inventory as collateral for the periods indicated above.

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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, movements in provisions are detailed as follows:

Conciliation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Beginning balance
Increase in Lower Value (1) ) )
Additional Provision Differences of Inventory (2) )
Increase / Decrease eventual differences and others (3)
Provision Used ) )
Total changes ) )
Final balance

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) There are three types of Lower Value Provisions: (a) Economic Realizable Lower Value, (b) Potential Inventory with Uncertain Future Use and (c) Reprocessing Costs of Off-Specification Products.
(2) Provisions for Inventory Differences generated when physical differences are detected when taking inventory, which exceed the tolerance levels for this process.
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(3) This algorithm corresponds to the provision of diverse percentages based on the complexity in the measurement and rotation of stock, as well as standard differences based on previous results, as is the case with provisions relating to Commercial Offices.
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December 31, 2021

Note 12    Related party disclosures

12.1 Related party disclosures

Balances pending at period-end are not guaranteed, accrue no interest and are settled in cash, no guarantees have been delivered or received for trade and other receivables due from related parties or trade and other payables due to related parties.

12.2 Relationships between the parent and the entity

Pursuant to Article 99 of Law of the Securities Market Law, the CMF may determine that a company does not have a controlling entity in accordance with the distribution and dispersion of its ownership. On November 30, 2018, the CMF issued the ordinary letter No. 32,131 whereby it determined that Pampa Group, do not exert decisive power over the management of the Company since it does not have a predominance in the ownership that allows it to make management decisions. Therefore, the CMF has determined not to consider Pampa Group as the controlling entity of the Company and that the Company does not have a controlling entity given its current ownership structure.

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December 31, 2021

12.3 Detailed identification of related parties and subsidiaries

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the detail of entities that are identified as subsidiaries or related parties of the SQM Group is as follows:

Tax ID No Name Country of origin Functional currency Nature
Foreign Nitratos Naturais Do Chile Ltda. Brazil Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM North America Corp. United States Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Europe N.V. Belgium Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign Soquimich European Holding B.V. Netherlands Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Corporation N.V. Curacao Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Comercial De México S.A. de C.V. Mexico Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign North American Trading Company United States Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign Administración y Servicios Santiago S.A. de C.V. Mexico Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Perú S.A. Peru Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Ecuador S.A. Ecuador Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Nitratos Mexico S.A. de C.V. Mexico Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQMC Holding Corporation L.L.P. United States Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Investment Corporation N.V. Curacao Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Brasil Limitada Brazil Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM France S.A. France Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Japan Co. Ltd. Japan Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign Royal Seed Trading Corporation A.V.V. Aruba Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Oceania Pty Limited Australia Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign Rs Agro-Chemical Trading Corporation A.V.V. Aruba Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Indonesia S.A. Indonesia Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Virginia L.L.C. United States Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign Comercial Caimán Internacional S.A. Panama Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM África Pty. Ltd. South Africa Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Colombia SAS Colombia Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Internacional N.V. Belgium Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM (Shanghai) Chemicals Co. Ltd. China Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Lithium Specialties LLC United States Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Iberian S.A. Spain Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Beijing Commercial Co. Ltd. China Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Thailand Limited Thailand Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Australia PTY Australia Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Holland B.V. Netherlands Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign SQM Korea LLC Korea Dollar Subsidiary
96.801.610-5 Comercial Hydro S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
96.651.060-9 SQM Potasio S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
96.592.190-7 SQM Nitratos S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
96.592.180-K Ajay SQM Chile S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
79.947.100-0 SQM Industrial S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
79.906.120-1 Isapre Norte Grande Ltda. Chile Peso Subsidiary
79.876.080-7 Almacenes y Depósitos Ltda. Chile Peso Subsidiary
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December 31, 2021

Tax ID No Name Country of origin Functional currency Nature
79.770.780-5 Servicios Integrales de Tránsitos y Transferencias S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
76.534.490-5 Sociedad Prestadora de Servicios de Salud Cruz del Norte S.A. Chile Peso Subsidiary
76.425.380-9 Exploraciones Mineras S.A. Chile Dollar Subsidiary
76.064.419-6 Comercial Agrorama Ltda. Chile Peso Subsidiary
76.145.229-0 Agrorama S.A. Chile Peso Subsidiary
76.359.919-1 Orcoma Estudios SPA Chile Dollar Subsidiary
76.360.575-2 Orcoma SPA Chile Dollar Subsidiary
76.686.311-9 SQM MaG SpA Chile Dollar Subsidiary
77.114.779-8 Sociedad Contractual Minera Búfalo Chile Dollar Subsidiary
Foreign Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL Arab Emirates Arab Emirates dirham Associate
Foreign Ajay North America United States Dollar Associate
Foreign Ajay Europe SARL France Euro Associate
Foreign Kore Potash PLC United Kingdom Dollar Associate
Foreign SQM Vitas Fzco. Arab Emirates Arab Emirates dirham Joint venture
Foreign Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd. Australia Dollar Joint venture
Foreign Pavoni & C, SPA Italy Euro Joint venture
96.511.530-7 Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera Chile Dollar Other related parties
96.529.340-K Norte Grande S.A. Chile Peso Other related parties
79.049.778-9 Callegari Agrícola S.A. Chile Peso Other related parties
Foreign SQM Vitas Brasil Agroindustria (1) Brazil Brazilian real Other related parties
Foreign SQM Vitas Perú S.A.C. (1) Peru Dollar Other related parties
Foreign Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL (2) Oman United Arab Emirates dirham Other related parties
Foreign International Technical and Trading Agencies CO WLL (2) Jordan United Arab Emirates dirham Other related parties
(1) These Companies are subsidiaries of the joint<br> venture SQM Vitas Fzco.
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(2) These Companies are subsidiaries of the joint<br> venture Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL Ltda. and therefore it absorbs these and takes<br> responsibility of all of their assets and liabilities.
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The following entities were considered related parties as of December 31, 2020: Sichuan SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd.

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The following other related parties correspond to mining contractual corporations.

Tax ID No. Name Country of origin Functional currency Relationship
N/A Ara Dos Primera del Salar de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Ara Tres Primera del Salar de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Ara Cuatro Primera del Salar de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Ara Cinco Primera del Salar de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Curicó Dos Primera del Salar de Pampa Alta, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Curicó Tres Primera del Sector de Pampa Alta, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Evelyn Veinticuatro Primera de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Filomena Tres Primera de Oficina Filomena, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Filomena Cuatro Primera de Oficina Filomena, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Cuatro Primera de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Cuatro Segunda del Salar de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Cuatro Tercera de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Cuatro Cuarta de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Cuatro Quinta de Pampa Blanca, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Primera del Salar de Pampa Blanca de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Segunda del Salar de Pampa Blanca de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Francis Tercera del Salar de Pampa Blanca de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Ivon Primera de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Ivon Décima Segunda de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Ivon Sexta de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Julia Primera de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Lorena Trigésimo Quinta de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Perseverancia Primera de Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Tamara 40 Primera del Sector S.E. OF. Concepción, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Tamara Tercera de Oficina Concepción, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties
N/A Tamara 4 Segunda del Sector S.E. OF Concepción, Sierra Gorda Chile Peso Other related parties

Below is a list of transactions with clients and suppliers with whom a relationship with key Company personnel was identified:

Tax ID<br> No Name Country of origin Nature
76.389.727-3 Sociedad Periodística El Libero Chile Other related parties
90.193.000-7 El Mercurio S.A.P. Chile Other related parties
92.580.000-7 Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A. Chile Other related parties
96.806.980-2 Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. Chile Other related parties
97.004.000-5 Banco de Chile Chile Other related parties
99.012.000-5 Compañía de Seguros de Vida Consorcio Nacional Chile Other related parties
10.581.580-8 Gonzalo Guerrero Yamamoto Chile Other related parties
71.644.300-0 Universidad del Desarrollo Chile Other related parties
96.529.340-K Norte Grande S.A. Chile Other related parties
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December 31, 2021

12.4 Detail of related parties and related party transactions

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, associated businesses, joint ventures and other related parties are part of the Company's common transactions. Their conditions are those customary for this type of transactions in respect of terms and market prices. Maturity terms for each case vary by virtue of the transaction giving rise to them.

For the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the detail of significant transactions with related parties is as follows

Tax ID No Name Nature Country of origin Transaction As of December<br>31,<br> 2021 As of December<br>31,<br> 2020
ThUS ThUS
Foreign Doktor Tarsa Tarim Sanayi<br> AS Associate Turkey Sale of products
Foreign Ajay Europe S.A.R.L. Associate France Sale of products
Foreign Ajay Europe S.A.R.L. Associate France Dividends
Foreign Ajay North America LL.C. Associate USA Sale of products
Foreign Ajay North America LL.C. Associate USA Dividends
Foreign Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL Associate United Arab Emirates Dividends
Foreign SQM Vitas Brasil Agroindustria Other related parties Brazil Sale of products
Foreign SQM Vitas Perú S.A.C. Other related parties Peru Sale of products
Foreign Coromandel SQM India Joint venture India Sale of products
Foreign SQM Star Qingdao Corp Nutrition Co.,<br> Ltd. Joint venture China Dividends
Foreign Terra Tarsa Ukraine LLC Other related parties Ukraine Sale of products
Foreign Pavoni & CPA Joint venture Italy Sale of products
Chile Banco de Chile Other related parties Chile Service Provider )
Chile Norte Grande S.A. Other related parties Chile Client
Chile El Mercurio S.A.P. Other related parties Chile Service Provider )
Chile Compañía de Seguros de<br> Vida Consorcio Nacional Other related parties Chile Service Provider )
Chile Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. Other related parties Chile Service Provider )
Chile Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones Other related parties Chile Service Provider )

All values are in US Dollars.

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December 31, 2021

12.5 Trade receivables due from related parties, current:
Tax ID No Name Nature Country of origin Currency As<br> of December<br> 31,<br> 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31,<br> 2020
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ThUS ThUS
Foreign Ajay Europe S.A. R.L. Associate France Euro
Foreign Ajay North America LLC. Associate United States of America Dollar
Foreign Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL Associate United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Dirham
96.511.530-7 Soc. de Inversiones Pampa Calichera Other related parties Chile Dollar
Foreign SQM Vitas Brasil Agroindustria Other related parties Brazil Dollar
Foreign SQM Vitas Perú S.A.C. Other related parties Peru Dollar
Foreign SQM Vitas Fzco. Joint venture United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Dirham
Foreign Pavoni & C SpA Joint venture Italy Euro
Foreign Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd. Joint venture Australia Australian dollar
Foreign Sichuan SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers<br> Co Ltd. Joint venture China Dollar
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, receivables are net of provision for ThUS$ 717 and ThUS$ 7,545, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, the most significant balance corresponds to Sichuan SQM Migao Fertilizer Co Ltd. presented net of provision of doubtful receivables amounting ThUS$ 6,502.

12.6 Trade payables due to related parties, current:
Tax ID No Company Nature Country of origin Currency As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31,<br> 2020
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ThUS ThUS
Foreign Ajay Europe S.A.R.L. Associate France Euro
Foreign Ajay North America LL.C. Associate United States of America Dollar
Foreign Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd Joint venture Australia Australian dollar
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

12.7 Other disclosures:

Note 6 describes the remuneration of the board of directors, administration and key management personnel.

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December 31, 2021

Note 13    Financial instruments

13.1 Types of other current and non-current financial assets
Description of other financial assets As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Financial assets at amortized cost (1)
Derivative financial instruments
- For hedging
- Non-hedging (2)
Total other current financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (4) (5)
Derivative financial instruments
- For hedging
Other financial assets at amortized cost
Total other non-current financial assets

All values are in US Dollars.

Institution As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Banco de Crédito e<br> Inversiones
Banco Santander (3)
Banco Itaú CorpBanca
Banco de Chile
Scotiabank Sud Americano
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
JP Morgan Asset Management
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) Corresponds to term deposits whose maturity<br> date is greater than 90 days and less than 360 days from the investment date constituted<br> in the aforementioned financial institutions.
(2) Correspond to forwards and options that were<br> not classified as hedging instruments (See detail in Note 13.3).
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(3) As of December 31, 2021, margin calls were<br> recorded for US$ 31,430. As of December 31, 2020, no margin calls were recorded.
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(4) During the first quarter of 2021, equity<br> instruments classified at fair value irrevocably through other comprehensive income were<br> sold for US$ 16,413. The cumulative amount of the movements in other comprehensive income<br> from the date of acquisition to the date of sale was transferred to retained earnings.
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(5) During the second quarter of 2021, as a result<br> of the loss of significant influence over the investment of Kore Potash (for more details,<br> see note 8.3 letter a), the investment, which was previous recognized as an investment in<br> associates, was reclassified as other non-current financial assets as it was classified as<br> financial equity instrument at fair value through other comprehensive income irrevocably.
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13.2 Trade and other receivables
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As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Trade and other receivables Current Non-current Total Current Non-current Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Trade receivables, current
Prepayments, current
Other receivables, current
Total trade and other receivables

All values are in US Dollars.

See discussion about credit risk in Note 4.2.

As<br> of December 31, 2021 As<br> of December 31, 2020
Trade<br> and other receivables Gross<br> <br> receivables Impairment<br> provision for doubtful<br> receivables Trade<br> receivables, net Gross<br> <br> receivables Impairment<br> provision for doubtful<br> receivables Trade<br> receivables, net
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Receivables related<br> to credit operations, current ) )
Prepayments, current ) )
Other receivables, current ) )
Other receivables,<br> non-current
Total<br> trade and other receivables ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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(a) Renegotiated portfolio
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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020 the detail of the renegotiated portfolio is as follows:

As of December 31, 2021
Portfolio analysis
Past due segments Number of customers with non-renegotiated portfolio Gross non-renegotiated portfolio ThUS$ Number of customers with renegotiated portfolio Gross renegotiated portfolio ThUS$
Current 1,279 570,899 7 130
1 - 30 days 112 22,632 - -
31 - 60 days 18 2,114 - -
61 - 90 days 11 1,015 - -
91 - 120 days 7 202 - -
121 - 150 days 3 43 - -
151 - 180 days 3 4 - -
181 - 210 days 3 130 - -
211 - 250 days 1 1 2 4
>250 days 80 2,597 117 893
Total 1,517 599,637 126 1,027
As of December 31, 2020
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Portfolio analysis
Past due segments Number of customers with non-renegotiated portfolio Gross non-renegotiated portfolio ThUS$ Number of customers with renegotiated portfolio Gross renegotiated portfolio ThUS$
Current 1,281 301,939 23 179
1 - 30 days 119 12,140 8 60
31 - 60 days 12 1,226 - -
61 - 90 days 5 159 - -
91 - 120 days 5 1,448 1 41
121 - 150 days 2 2,384 2 2
151 - 180 days 3 1,398 4 12
181 - 210 days 1 - 2 5
211 - 250 days 3 2 6 114
>250 days 156 5,030 64 1,447
Total 1,587 325,726 110 1,860
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(b) Impairment provision<br> for doubtful receivables
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As of December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Trade accounts receivable days past due Trade
Trade and other receivables Current **** 1 to 30 days **** 31 to 60 days **** 61 to 90 days **** Over 90 days **** Trade receivables due from related parties
**** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ThUS$ ThUS$
Expected Loss Rate on 1 % 8 % 32 % 34 % 71 % - -
Total Gross Book Value 571,029 22,633 2,113 1,015 3,874 600,664 86,869
Impairment Estimate 4,724 1,856 673 346 2,753 10,352 717
As of December 31, 2020
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Trade accounts receivable days past due Trade
Trade and other receivables Current 1 to 30 <br><br>days 31 to 60 <br><br>days 61 to 90 <br><br>days Over 90<br><br> days Trade receivables due from related<br> parties
ThUS$ ThUS$
Expected Loss Rate on 1 % 10 % 39 % 52 % 79 % - -
Total Gross Book Value 302,118 12,200 1,226 159 11,883 327,586 70,146
Impairment Estimate 3,187 1,207 477 83 9,367 14,321 7,545

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, movements in provisions are as follows:

Provisions As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Impairment<br> provision of Accounts receivable at the beginning of the year
Increase<br> (decrease) impairment of accounts receivable )
Write-off<br> of receivables ) )
Difference<br> in exchange rate )
Impairment<br> provision of Accounts Receivable Provision at the end of the year
(1)<br> Trade and other Receivables Provision
(2)<br> Current Other Receivables Provision
(3)<br> Trade receivables with related parties, current Provision
Recovery<br> of Insurance
Impairment<br> provision of Accounts Receivable Provision
Renegotiated<br> receivables
Non-renegotiated<br> receivables

All values are in US Dollars.

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13.3 Hedging assets and liabilities
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The balance represents derivative financial instruments measured at fair value which have been classified as hedges for exchange and interest rate risks relating to the total obligations with the public associated with bonds in UF and investments in Chilean pesos. (See more detail in Note 4.2 b).

As of December 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities Total Realized Hedging Reserve in<br> Gross Equity (1)
Type of Instrument: Cross currency interest rate swaps UF/CLP
Cash flow hedge derivatives
Short term 12,625 8,954
Long term 245 72,900
Underlying Debt Hedge 12,870 81,854 (22,455 ) (46,529 )
Type of Instrument: Forwards/Options
Non-hedge derivatives with effect on income
Short term 1,254 1,672
Underlying Investments Hedge 1,254 1,672 4,694 -
Total Instrumentos 14,124 83,526 (17,761 ) (46,529 )
As of December 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Total Realized Hedging Reserve in<br> Gross Equity (1)
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Type of Instrument: Cross currency interest rate swaps UF/CLP
Cash flow hedge derivatives
Short term - 26,699
Long term 37,276 13,511
Underlying Debt Hedge 37,276 40,210 (9,167 ) (6,233 )
Type of Instrument: Forwards/Options
Non-hedge derivatives with effect on income
Short term 2,610 5,393
Underlying Investments Hedge 2,610 5,393 (9,049 ) -
Total Instrumentos 39,886 45,603 (18,216 ) 6,233

(1) See underlying hedges in Note 4.2 letters b) and d) and movement of cash flow hedge reserve in Note 20.4.

The balances in the column “Total Realized” consider the intermediate effects of the contracts that were in place between January 1 and December 31, 2021 and January 1and December 31, 2020.

Hedging Effect in Profit and Equity for the year as of<br> December 31, 2021 Variation Total Effect on Profit or Loss Hedge Reserves from <br> Variation in Gross Hedges
Analysis Effect by Type of Coverage
Hedging in Current and Non-Current Assets (24,406 )
Hedging in Current and Non-Current Liabilities 41,644
Total Hedge Effect in Profit or Loss and Equity for the period 17,238 (13,288 ) 30,526
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Derivative contract maturities are detailed as follows:

Contract amount
Series ThUS Currency Maturity date
H UF 01/04/2023
O UF 02/01/2022
P UF 01/15/2028
Q UF 06/01/2030

All values are in US Dollars.

Effectiveness

The Company uses cross currency swap derivative instruments to hedge the possible financial risk associated with the volatility of the exchange rate associated with Chilean pesos and UF. The objective is to hedge the exchange rate and inflation financial risks associated with bonds payable. Hedges are documented and tested to measure their effectiveness.

Based on a comparison of critical terms, hedging is highly effective, given that the hedged amount is consistent with obligations maintained for bonds denominated in Pesos and UF. Likewise, hedging contracts are denominated in the same currencies and have the same maturity dates of bond principal and interest payments.

13.4 Financial liabilities

Other current and non-currentfinancial liabilities

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the detail is as follows:

Other current and non-current financial As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
liabilities Currents Non-Current Total Currents Non-Current Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Liabilities at amortized cost
Bank borrowings
Obligations with the public
Derivative financial instruments
For hedging
Non-Hedging
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Current and non-current bank borrowings

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the detail is as follows:

Current and non-current bank borrowings As of December 31,<br> 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Current borrowings
Non-current borrowings
Current<br> and non-current bank borrowings

All values are in US Dollars.

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a)                   Bank borrowings, current:

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the detail of this caption is as follows:

Debtor Creditor **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Tax ID No. Company Country Tax ID No. Financial institution Country Currency or adjustment index Payment of interest Repayment Effective rate **** Nominal rate ****
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile O-E Scotiabank<br> Cayman USA USD Upon<br> maturity 05/31/2022 0.82 % 1.36 %
Debtor Creditor Nominal<br>amounts as of December 31, 2021 Current<br>amounts as of December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Company Financial<br> institution Up<br> to 90 days 90<br> days to 1<br> year Total Up<br> to 90 days 90<br> days to 1<br> year Subtotal Borrowing<br> <br>costs Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM<br> S.A. Scotiabank<br> Cayman
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Debtor Creditor **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Tax ID No Company Country Tax ID No Financial institution Country Currency or adjustment index Repayment maturity Effective rate **** Nominal rate ****
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile Foreign Scotiabank<br> Cayman USA US$ Upon<br> maturity 05/31/2022 1.00 % 1.36 %
Debtor Creditor Nominal<br> amounts as of December 31, 2020 Current<br> amounts as of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Company Financial<br> institution Up<br> to 90 days 90<br> days to 1<br> year Total Up<br> to 90 days 90<br> days to 1<br> year Subtotal Borrowing<br> <br>costs Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM<br> S.A. Scotiabank<br> Cayman
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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b) Unsecured obligations, current:
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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the detail of current unsecured interest-bearing obligations is composed of promissory notes and bonds, as follows:

Debtor **** **** **** **** Periodicity **** **** **** ****
Tax ID No. Company Country Number of registration or ID of the instrument Series Maturity date Currency or adjustment index Payment of interest Repayment Effective rate **** Nominal rate ****
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile - MUS$250 01/28/2022 US$ Semiannual Upon maturity 1.56 % 4.38 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile - MUS$300 04/03/2022 US$ Semiannual Upon maturity 0.74 % 3.63 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile - MUS$450 05/07/2022 US$ Semiannual Upon maturity 3.23 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile - MUS$400 01/22/2022 US$ Semiannual Upon maturity 4.00 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile - MUS$700 03/10/2022 US$ Semiannual Upon maturity 3.62 % 3.50 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile 564 H 01/05/2022 UF Semiannual Semiannual 1.75 % 4.90 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile 699 O 02/01/2022 UF Semiannual Upon maturity 2.06 % 3.80 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile 563 P 01/15/2022 UF Semiannual Upon maturity 2.04 % 3.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile 700 Q 06/01/2022 UF Semiannual Upon maturity 2.72 % 3.45 %

Effective rates of bonds in Pesos and UF are expressed and calculated in Dollars based on the flows agreed in Cross Currency Swap Agreements.

Carrying<br> amounts of maturities as of December 31, 2021
90<br> days to 1 year Total Up<br> to 90 days 90<br> days to 1 year Subtotal Borrowing<br> costs Total
Company Country Series ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM S.A. Chile MUS250 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS300 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS450 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS400 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS700 )
SQM S.A. Chile H )
SQM S.A. Chile O )
SQM S.A. Chile P )
SQM S.A. Chile Q )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Debtor **** **** **** **** Periodicity **** **** **** ****
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Tax ID No. Company Country Number of registration or ID of the instrument Series Maturity date Currency or adjustment index Payment of interest Repayment Effective rate **** Nominal rate ****
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$250 01/28/2021 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 1.95 % 4.38 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$300 04/03/2021 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 1.08 % 3.63 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$450 05/07/2021 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.59 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$400 01/22/2021 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.17 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 564 H 01/05/2021 UF Semiannual Semiannual 0.58 % 4.90 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 699 O 02/01/2021 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 2.24 % 3.80 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 563 P 01/15/2021 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 2.37 % 3.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 700 Q 06/01/2021 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 2.92 % 3.45 %

Effective rates of bonds in Pesos and UF are expressed and calculated in Dollars based on the flows agreed in Cross Currency Swap Agreements.

Carrying<br> amounts of maturities as of December 31, 2020
**** **** 90<br> days to 1<br> year Total Up<br> to 90 days 90<br> days to 1<br> year Subtotal Borrowing<br> costs **** Total
Company Country Series ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS **** ThUS
SQM S.A. Chile MUS250 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS300 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS450 )
SQM S.A. Chile MUS400 )
SQM S.A. Chile H )
SQM S.A. Chile O )
SQM S.A. Chile P )
SQM<br> S.A. Chile Q )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

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c) Classes of interest-bearing loans, non-current
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The following table shows the details of bank loans as of December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Debtor Creditor
Tax<br> ID No. Company Country Tax<br> ID No. Financial<br> institution Country Currency<br> or<br><br> adjustment index Type<br> of<br><br> amortization Effective<br> rate Nominal<br> rate
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile O-E Scotiabank<br> Cayman USA USD Maturity 2.05 % 1.36 %
Debtor Creditor Nominal<br> non-current maturities as of December 31, 2021 Carrying<br> amounts of maturities as of December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Company Financial institution Between<br> 1 and 2 Between<br> 2<br>and 3 Between<br> 3 <br>and 4 Total Between<br> 1<br> and 2 Between<br> 2<br> and 3 Between<br> 3<br> and 4 Subtotal Costs of<br><br> obtaining<br> loans Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM S.A. Scotiabank Cayman )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

Debtor Creditor
Tax<br> ID No. Company Country Tax<br> ID No. Financial<br> institution Country Currency<br> or<br><br> adjustment index Type<br> of<br><br> amortization Effective<br> rate Nominal<br> rate
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile O-E Scotiabank<br> Cayman USA USD Maturity 1.98 % 1.36 %
Debtor Creditor Nominal<br> non-current maturities as of December 31, 2020 Carrying<br> amounts of maturities as of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Company Financial institution Between<br> 1 and 2 Between<br> 2<br>and 3 Between<br> 3 <br>and 4 Total Between<br> 1<br> and 2 Between<br> 2<br> and 3 Between<br> 3<br> and 4 Subtotal Costs of<br><br> obtaining<br> loans Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM S.A. Scotiabank Cayman )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

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d)                   Non-current unsecured interest-bearing bonds

The following table shows the details of “unsecured debentures that accrue non-current interest” as of December 31, 2021, and 2020:

Debtor Number<br> of <br><br> registration or ID of Currency<br> or Periodicity
Tax<br> ID No. Company Country the instrument Series Maturity date adjustment index Payment<br> of interest Repayment Effective rate Nominal rate
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$250 01/28/2025 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.08 % 4.38 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$300 04/03/2023 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.42 % 3.63 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$450 05/07/2029 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.10 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$400 01/22/2050 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.19 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$700 09/10/2051 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.43 % 3.50 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 564 H 01/05/2030 UF Semiannual Semiannual 4.76 % 4.90 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 699 O 02/01/2033 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.69 % 3.80 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 563 P 01/15/2028 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.24 % 3.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 700 Q 06/01/2038 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.43 % 3.45 %
Nominal<br> non-current maturities as of December 31, 2021 Carrying<br> amounts of maturities as of December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Series Over<br> 1 <br><br>year to 2 Over<br> 2<br><br> years to 3 Over<br> 3 <br><br>Years to 4 Over<br> 4 <br><br>Years to 5 Over<br> 5 <br><br>years Total Over<br> 1<br><br> year to 2 Over<br> 2<br><br> years to 3 Over<br> 3 <br><br>Years to 4 Over<br> 4 <br><br>Years to 5 Over<br> 5<br><br> years Subtotal Bond<br><br> issuance<br> costs Total
ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS ThUS$
MUS$250 - - 250,000 - - 250,000 - - 250,000 - - 250,000 (903 249,097
MUS$300 300,000 - - - - 300,000 300,000 - - - - 300,000 (168 299,832
MUS$450 - - - - 450,000 450,000 - - - - 450,000 450,000 (4,343 445,657
MUS$400 - - - - 400,000 400,000 - - - - 400,000 400,000 (6,347 393,653
MUS$700 - - - - 700,000 700,000 - - - - 700,000 700,000 (15,836 684,164
H - - - - 100,064 100,064 - - - - 100,064 100,064 (1,206 98,858
O - - - - 55,035 55,035 - - - - 55,035 55,035 (822 54,213
P - - - - 110,070 110,070 - - - - 110,070 110,070 (65 110,005
Q - - - - 110,070 110,070 - - - - 110,070 110,070 (330 109,740
Total 300,000 - 250,000 - 1,925,239 2,475,239 300,000 - 250,000 - 1,925,239 2,475,239 (30,020 2,445,219

All values are in US Dollars.

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Debtor Number<br> of<br><br> registration or ID of Currency<br> or Periodicity
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Tax ID No. Company Country the instrument Series Maturity date adjustment index Payment of interest Repayment Effective rate **** Nominal rate ****
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$250 01/28/2025 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.08 % 4.38 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$300 04/03/2023 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.43 % 3.63 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$450 05/07/2029 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.18 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile - MUS$400 01/22/2050 US$ Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 4.22 % 4.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 564 H 01/05/2030 UF Semiannual Semiannual 4.76 % 4.90 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 699 O 02/01/2033 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.68 % 3.80 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 563 P 01/15/2028 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.24 % 3.25 %
93.007.000-9 SQM<br> S.A. Chile 700 Q 06/01/2038 UF Semiannual Upon<br> maturity 3.43 % 3.45 %
Nominal<br> non-current maturities as of December 31, 2020 Carrying<br> amounts of maturities as of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Series Over<br> 1<br><br> year to 2 Over<br> 2<br><br> years to 3 Over<br> 3<br><br> Years to 4 Over<br> 4<br><br> Years to 5 Over<br> 5<br><br> years Total Over<br> 1<br><br> year to 2 Over<br> 2<br><br> years to 3 Over<br> 3<br><br> Years to 4 Over<br> 4<br><br> Years to 5 Over<br> 5<br><br> years Subtotal Bond<br><br> issuance<br> costs Total
ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS$ ThUS ThUS$
MUS$250 - - - 250,000 - 250,000 - - - 250,000 - 250,000 (1,336 248,664
MUS$300 - 300,000 - - - 300,000 - 300,000 - - - 300,000 (781 299,219
MUS$450 - - - - 450,000 450,000 - - - - 450,000 450,000 (5,020 444,980
MUS$400 - - - - 400,000 400,000 - - - - 400,000 400,000 (6,582 393,418
H - - - - 126,386 126,386 - - - - 126,386 126,386 (1,378 125,008
O - - - - 61,334 61,334 - - - - 61,334 61,334 (904 60,430
P - - - - 122,668 122,668 - - - - 122,668 122,668 (77 122,591
Q - - - - 122,668 122,668 - - - - 122,668 122,668 (352 122,316
Total - 300,000 - 250,000 1,283,056 1,833,056 - 300,000 - 250,000 1,283,056 1,833,056 (16,430 1,816,626

All values are in US Dollars.

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e) Additional information
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Bonds

The details of each issuance are as follows:

(i) Series “H” bonds

On January 13, 2009, the Company placed the Series H bond for UF 4,000,000 equivalent to ThUS$ 139,216 at an annual interest rate of 4.9%, with a term of 21 years and amortizations of principal beginning in July, 2019.

2020

During 2020, the amortization of principal amounted to UF 363,636.36, equivalent to ThUS$ 13,296 with an associated cross currency swap hedge income of ThUS$ 814.

2021

During 2021, amortization of principal amounted to UF 363,636.36, equivalent to ThUS$ 14,870 with an associated cross currency swap hedge loss of ThUS$ 760.

For more details on restrictions. See Note 20.1.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company has made the following payments with a charge to the Series H bonds and their associated CCS hedging:

Payments made December 31,<br> 2021 December 31, <br> 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payments of interest, Series H bonds
CCS Coverage

All values are in US Dollars.

(ii) Single series bonds, second issue MUS$ 250

On April 21, 2010, the Company informed the CMF of its placement in international markets of an unsecured bond of ThUS$ 250,000, pursuant to Rule 144 -A and Regulation S of the Securities and Exchange Commission with a maturity of 10 years with an annual interest rate of 5.5%.

The Company paid the principal on April 21, 2020.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the detail of payments charged to the line of single series bonds, second issue is as follows.

Payments made December 31, <br>2021 December 31,<br> 2020
ThUS ThUS
Interest payment

All values are in US Dollars.

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(iii) Series “O” bonds
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On April 4, 2012, the Company issued “Series O” for UF 1,500,000 (ThUS$ 69,901) at a term of 21 years with a single payment at the maturity of the term and an annual interest rate of 3.80%.

See more details with respect a restriction in Note 20.1.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company has made the following payments with a charge to Series O bonds and their associated CCS hedging:

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest, Series O bonds
CCS Coverage

All values are in US Dollars.

(iv) Single series bonds, third issue MUS$ 300

On April 3, 2013, the Company issued a non-secured bond in the United States with a value of US$ 300 million. pursuant to Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the SEC. The bond is for a 10-year term with an annual coupon rate of 3.625%.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, the following payments have been made with a debit to the line of single-series bonds, third issue:

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest

All values are in US Dollars.

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(v) Single series bonds, fourth issuance MUS $250
--- ---

On October 23, 2014, the Company issued unsecured bonds amounting ThUS$ 250,000 in international markets, pursuant to Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These bonds mature in 2025 and have annual interest rate of 4.375%.

For the periods ended on December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following payments have been made.

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest

All values are in US Dollars.

(vi) Series “P” bonds

The Company on March 31, 2008 issued the placement on the stock market of the Series “P” bond (the "Bonds” Series P) with a value of UF 3,000,000, with a charge to the 10 year Bonds Line registered in the CMF Securities Registry under number 563.

The bonds Series P (i) mature on January 15, 2028; (ii) will accrue on the unpaid principal, expressed in UF, at an annual interest rate of 3.25% from January 15, 2018; and (iii) can be early redeemed by the Company starting from the date of placement, that was, as of April 5, 2018.

For the periods ended on December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following payments and their associated CCS have been made:

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest series P
CCS Coverage

All values are in US Dollars.

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(vii) Series Q bonds
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On October 31, 2018, the issuance of Series Q bonds was authorized in the general stock market for the amount of UF 3,000,000, which were registered in the Securities Registry of your Commission on February 14, 2012 under number 700.

The bonds Series Q (i) mature on the first day of June 2038; (ii) will earn an interest rate of 3.45% per annum on the outstanding capital, expressed in UF, from June 1, 2018 thereon; and (iii) may be early redeemed by the Company starting from the placement date, that was, as of November 8, 2018.

On November 8, 2018, all the Series Q Bonds have been placed and sold to Euroamerica S.A. for a total amount of $ 83,567,623,842, which was paid in full and in cash by Euroamerica S.A. to the Company.

See more details in Note 20.1

For the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following payments have been made:

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest series Q
CCS Coverage

All values are in US Dollars.

(viii) Single series fifth issue bonds ThUS$ 450

On May 7, 2019, the CMF was informed that the Company issued and placed unsecured bonds for ThUS$ 450,000 pursuant to Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the Securities and Exchange Commission on international markets. These bonds will mature in 2029 and carry an interest rate of 4.25% per annum.

For the periods ended on December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following payments have been made:

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest

All values are in US Dollars.

(ix) Single series sixth issue bonds MUS$ 400

On January 22, 2020, the Company has placed unsecured bonds in international markets for US$ 400 million, pursuant to Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at an annual interest rate of 4.250% and a maturity in the year 2050.

For the periods ended on December 31, 2021 and 2020, the following payments have been made:

Payments made December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Payment of interest

All values are in US Dollars.

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(x) Single series seventh issue bonds MUS$ 700

On September 10, 2021, the Company has placed unsecured bonds in international markets for US$ 700 million, pursuant to Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at an annual interest rate of 3.50 % and a maturity in the year 2051.

For the periods ended on December 31, 2021 and 2020, no payments have been made.

13.5 Trade and other payables
a) Details trade and other payables
--- ---
As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Details trade and other payables Current Non-current Current Current Non-current Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Accounts payable
Other accounts payable
Prepayments from customers
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the balance of current and past due accounts payable is made up as follows:

Suppliers current on all payments

Amounts according to payment periods as of December 31, 2021
Type of Supplier Up to 30<br> Days 31 - 60<br> days 61 - 90<br> Days 91 - 120<br> days 121 - 365<br> days 366 and more<br> days Total
ThUS
Goods 148,045 1,799 1,425 - 120 3,813
Services 80,089 335 109 2 78 -
Others 31,949 - - - - -
Total 260,083 2,134 1,534 2 198 3,813

All values are in US Dollars.

Amounts according to payment periods as of December 31, 2020
Type of Supplier Up to 30<br> Days 31 - 60<br> days 61 - 90<br> Days 91 - 120<br> days 121 - 365<br> days 366 and more<br> days Total
ThUS
Goods 111,323 1,947 123 31 5 4,027
Services 46,187 1,380 16 757 86 -
Others 29,325 7 - - - -
Total 186,835 3,334 139 788 91 4,027

All values are in US Dollars.

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Suppliers past due on payments

Amounts according to payment periods as of December 31, 2021
Type of Supplier Up to 30<br> Days 31 - 60<br> days 61 - 90<br> Days 91 - 120<br> days 121 - 365<br> days 366 and more<br> days Total
ThUS
Goods 7,688 30 5 1 37 -
Services 4,055 108 533 34 181 -
Others 2,340 16 73 35 5 -
Total 14,083 154 611 70 223 -

All values are in US Dollars.

Amounts according to payment periods as of December 31, 2020
Type of Supplier Up to 30<br> Days 31 - 60<br> days 61 - 90<br> Days 91 - 120<br> days 121 - 365<br> days 366 and more<br> days Total
ThUS
Goods 1,305 59 47 39 517 -
Services 2,298 764 - 453 505 -
Others 3,258 150 371 118 2,275 -
Total 6,861 973 418 610 3,297 -

All values are in US Dollars.

Purchase commitments held by the Company are recognized as liabilities when the goods and services are received by the Company. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has purchase orders amounting to ThUS$ 166,209 and ThUS$ 55,516 as of December 31, 2020.

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13.6 Financial<br> asset and liability categories
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a)              Financial Assets

As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
Current Non-current Total Current Non-current Total
Descriptionof financial assets ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Cash and cash equivalent
Trade receivables due from related parties at amortized cost
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Trade and other receivables
Total financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial instruments for hedging purposes
Financial instruments held for trading
Financial assets classified as available for sale at fair value through equity
Total financial assets at fair value
Total financial assets

All values are in US Dollars.

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b)              Financial Liabilities

As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
Current Non-current Total Current Non-current Total
Description of financial liabilities ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
For hedging purposes through equity
Held for trading at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value
Bank loans
Obligations to the public
Lease Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Trade payables due to related parties
Total financial liabilities at amortized cost
Total financial liabilities

All values are in US Dollars.

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13.7 Fair<br> value measurement of finance assets and liabilities
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The fair value hierarchy is detailed as follows:

(a) Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly<br> traded derivatives, and equity securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of<br> the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Company<br> is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.
(b) Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for<br> example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximize<br> the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates.<br> If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument<br> is included in level 2.
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(c) Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the<br> instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.
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As of December 31, 2021 Measurement Methodology
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Carrying Amount at Amortized Cost Fair value <br> (reporting purposes) Book value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current financial assets
- Time deposits
- Derivative financial instruments
- Forwards
- Options
- Hedging assets
- Swaps
Non-current accounts receivable
Other non-current financial assets:
- Other
- Equity instruments
- Hedging assets – Swaps
Other current financial liabilities
- Bank borrowings
- Derivative instruments
- Forwards
- Options
-Hedging liabilities – Swaps
-Swaps hedges, investments
- Unsecured obligations
- Current lease liabilities
Other non-current financial liabilities
- Bank borrowings
- Unsecured obligations
- Non-current hedging liabilities
- Non-current lease liabilities

All values are in US Dollars.

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As of December 31, 2020 Measurement Methodology
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Carrying Amount at<br> Amortized Cost Fair value<br> (reporting<br> purposes) Book Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current financial assets
- Time deposits
- Derivative financial instruments
- Forwards
- Options
Non-current accounts receivable
Other non-current financial assets:
- Other
- Equity instruments
- Hedging assets – Swaps
Other current financial liabilities
- Bank borrowings
- Derivative instruments
- Forwards
- Options
- Hedging liabilities – Swaps
- Swaps
- Unsecured obligations
- Current lease liabilities
Other non-current financial liabilities
- Bank borrowings
- Unsecured obligations
- Non-current hedging liabilities
- Non-current lease liabilities

All values are in US Dollars.

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13.8 Estimated fair value of financial instruments
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The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is estimated using the following information. Although the data represent Management's best estimates, it is subjective and involves significant estimates regarding current economic conditions, market conditions and risk characteristics.

Methodologies and assumptions used depend on the risk terms and characteristics of instruments and include the following as a summary:

Fair value estimation for book value

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value consist of forwards hedging the mismatch in the balance sheet and cash flows, options hedging the mismatch in the balance sheet and cross currency swaps to hedge bonds issued in local currency (Peso/UF).

The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities recognized by cross currency swaps contracts is calculated as the difference between the present value of discounted cash flows of the asset (Peso/UF) and liability (Dollar) parts of the derivative. In the case of the IRS, the asset value recognized is calculated as the difference between the discounted cash flows of the asset (variable rate) and liability (fixed rate) parts of the derivative. Forwards are calculated as the difference between the strike price of the contract and the spot price plus the forwards points at the date of the contract. Financial options: the value recognized is calculated using the Black-Scholes method.

In the case of CCS, the entry data used for the valuation models are UF, Peso, Dollar and basis swap rates. In the case of fair value calculations for interest rate swaps, the Forward Rate Agreement rate and ICVS 23 Curve (Bloomberg: cash/deposits rates, futures, swaps). In the case of forwards, the forwards curve for the currency in question is used. Finally, for options, the spot price, risk-free rate and volatility of exchange rate are used, all in accordance with the currencies used in each valuation. The financial information used as entry data for the Company’s valuation models is obtained from Bloomberg, the well-known financial software company. Conversely, the fair value provided by the counterparties of derivatives contracts is used only as a control and not for valuation.

The effects on profit or loss of movements in these amounts is recognized in the caption finance costs, foreign currency translation gain (loss) or cash flow hedge reserve in the statement of comprehensive income, depending on each particular case.

Estimate of fair value for reporting purposes

· Cash<br> equivalent approximates fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
· The<br> fair value of current trade receivables is considered to be equal to the carrying amount<br> due to the maturity of such accounts at short-term.
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· Payables,<br> current lease liabilities and other current financial liabilities are considered fair value<br> equal to book value due to the short-term maturity of these accounts.
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· The<br> fair value of the debt (long-term secured and unsecured debentures; bonds denominated in<br> local currency (Peso/UF) and foreign currency (Dollar), borrowings denominated in foreign<br> currency (Dollar) and lease liabilities of the Company are calculated at current value of<br> cash flows subtracted from market rates upon valuation, considering the terms of maturity<br> and exchange rates. The UF and Peso rate curves are used as inputs for the valuation model.<br> This information is obtained through from the renowned financial software company, Bloomberg,<br> and the Chilean Association of Banks and Financial Institutions.
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13.9 Net Debt reconciliation
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This section presents an analysis of net debt plus lease liabilities and their movements for each of the reported periods. The definition of the net debt is described in Note 20.1. and includes current and non-current lease liabilities to complete its analysis.

As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
Net debt ThUS ThUS
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current financial assets
Other non-current financial hedge assets
Other current financial liabilities ) )
Lease liabilities, current ) )
Other non-current financial liabilities ) )
Non-current Lease liabilities ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

Net debt As of <br> December<br> 31, 2020 From cash flow Not from cash flow As of<br>  December 31,<br> 2021
Amounts fromloans Amounts frominterests Other cashincome/expenses Hedging and non-hedginginstruments Exchange ratedifferences Others
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Obligations with the public and bank loans ) ) ) )
Current and non-current lease liabilities ) ) )
Financial instruments derived from hedging ) ) ) )
Assets and liabilities associated to obligations with the public and bank loans ) ) ) ) )
Cash and cash equivalents )
Deposits that do not qualify as cash and cash equivalents ) )
Derivatives from hedge assets )
Derivatives from other financial non-hedge assets ) ) )
Total ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Note 14 Right-of-use assets and Lease liabilities

14.1 Right-of-use assets
Reconciliation of changes inright-of-use assets as ofDecember 31, 2021, net value Land Buildings Other<br>property,<br>plant and<br>equipment Transport<br>equipment Supplies<br>and<br>accessories Office<br>equipment Network and<br>communication<br>equipment Mining<br>assets IT<br>equipment Energy<br>generating<br>assets Constructions<br>in progress Machinery,<br>plant and<br>equipment Total
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening Balance
Additions
Depreciation expenses ) ) ) ) )
Other increases / decreases ) )
Total changes )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

Reconciliation of changes inright-of-use assets as ofDecember 31, 2020, net value Land Buildings Other<br>property,<br>plant and<br>equipment Transport<br>equipment Supplies<br>and<br>accessories Office<br>equipment Network and<br>communication<br>equipment Mining<br>assets IT<br>equipment Energy<br>generating<br>assets Constructions<br>in progress Machinery,<br>plant and<br>equipment Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening Balance
Additions
Depreciation expenses ) ) ) )
Other increases / decreases ) )
Total changes ) ) ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

The Company’s lease activities included the following aspects:

(a) The nature of the Company’s lease activities is related to contracts focused primarily on business operations, mainly rights-of-use to equipment and real estate,

(b) The Company does not estimate any significant future cash outflows that would potentially expose the Company, and these are likewise not reflected in the measurement of lease liabilities, related to concepts such as: (i) Variable lease payments, (ii) Expansion options and termination options, (iii) Guaranteed residual value and (iv) Leases not yet undertaken but committed by the Company.

(c) These are not subject to restrictions or agreements imposed by contracts.

There were no sales transactions with leases later in the period.

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14.2 Lease liabilities
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Lease liabilities As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- ---
Current Non-Current Current Non-Current
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Lease liabilities
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

i) Current and non-current lease liabilities

Debtor Creditor
Tax ID No. Company Country TAX ID No. Supplier Country Contract indexation unit Type of amortization Maturity date Effective rate ****
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 83.776.000-3 Empresa Constructora Contex Ltda Chile UF Monthly 03-31-2025 5.39 %
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 76.327.820-4 Maquinaria Astudillo y Hermanos Limitada Chile UF Monthly 01-08-2026 2.89 %
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 76.146.110-9 Transportes, Construcción y Servicios Cribach Ltda Chile Peso Monthly 09-01-2020 8.93 %
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 76.065.017-K SKM Industrial Ltda. Chile Peso Monthly 06-01-2022 8.93 %
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 96.862.140-8 Ameco Chile S.A. Chile Peso Monthly 04-24-2021 4.07 %
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 76.327.820-4 Maquinaria Astudillo y Hermanos Limitada Chile Peso Monthly 11-24-2025 2.89 %
79.626.800-K SQM Salar S.A. Chile 76.158.471-5 Sociedad Inmobiliaria Amaru SpA Chile UF Monthly 07-11-2023 2.00 %
79.626.800-k SQM Salar S.A. Chile 76.327.820-4 Maquinaria Astudillo y Hermanos Ltda. Chile UF Monthly 06-01-2026 3,26 %
79.947.100-0 SQM Industrial S.A. Chile 96.856.400-5 El Trovador S.A. Chile UF Monthly 02-08-2030 3.10 %
79.947.100-0 SQM Industrial S.A. Chile 76.976.580-8 Sociedad Comercial Grandleasing Chile Ltda Chile UF Monthly 08-26-2024 2.72 %
79.947.100-0 SQM Industrial S.A. Chile 76.536.499-K Jungheinrich Rentalif SPA Chile UF Monthly 10-07-2024 3.49 %
79.947.100-0 SQM Industrial S.A. Chile 76.320.186-4 Tecno Fast S.A. Chile UF Monthly 12-31-2022 1.44 %
96.592.190-7 SQM Nitratos S.A. Chile 76.536.499-K Jungheinrich Rentalif SPA Chile UF Monthly 10-07-2024 3.49 %
93.007.000-9 SQM S.A. Chile 76.536.499-K Jungheinrich Rentalif SPA Chile UF Monthly 10-07-2024 3.49 %
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile 96.662.540-6 Containers Operators S.A. Chile UF Monthly 12-31-2022 0.81 %
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile 76.729.932-K SAAM Logistics S.A. Chile UF Monthly 08-01-2022 0.81 %
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Debtor Creditor
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Tax ID No. Company Country TAX ID No. Supplier Country Contract <br><br>indexation unit Type of amortization Maturity date Effective rate
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile 91.577.000-2 Muelles de Penco S.A. Chile UF Monthly 07-06-2023 1.30 %
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile 91.577.000-2 Muelles de Penco S.A. Chile UF Monthly 07-06-2023 1.30 %
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile 76.722.280-7 Inmobiliaria Chincui SPA Chile UF Monthly 05-01-2028 3.38 %
79.768.170-9 Soquimich Comercial S.A. Chile 96.565.580-8 Compañía de Leasing Tattersall S.A. Chile UF Monthly 07-05-2025 2.97 %
76.359.919-1 Orcoma Estudios SpA Chile 70.017.320-8 Obispado de Iquique Chile CLP Monthly 07-12-2036 6.16 %
76.359.919-1 Orcoma Estudios SpA Chile 73.190.800-1 Comunidad Indígena Aymara Pueblo de Pisiga Choque Chile UF Monthly 07-12-2024 2.53 %
76.359.919-1 Orcoma Estudios SpA Chile 6.848.218-6 Ruth del Carmen Cortez Maturana Chile Peso Monthly 07-12-2031 7.44 %
Foreign SQM North America Corp. USA Foreign Paces West LL. USA Dollar Monthly 12-31-2027 3.36 %
Foreign SQM North America Corp. USA Foreign Hawkins Nunmber One, LLC USA Dollar Monthly 08-31-2024 3.33 %
Foreign SQM North America Corp. USA Foreign Deep South Equipment Company USA Dollar Monthly 03-24-2024 1.33 %
Foreign SQM North America Corp. USA Foreign Tennant-South USA Dollar Monthly 07-02-2023 1.00 %
Foreign SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Mexico Foreign Onni Ensenada S.A. de C.V. Mexico Dollar Monthly 12-03-2026 3.45 %
Foreign SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Mexico Foreign Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V. Mexico Mexican Peso Monthly 10-31-2023 7.84 %
Foreign SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Mexico Foreign Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V. Mexico Mexican Peso Monthly 10-31-2023 7.84 %
Foreign SQM Europe N.V. Belgium Foreign Straatsburgdok N.V. Belgium Euro Monthly 03-31-2027 1.30 %
Foreign SQM Australia PTY Australia Foreign Eagle Petroleum (WA) Pty Ltd Australia Australian dollar Monthly 06-21-2022 5.00 %
Foreign SQM Australia PTY Australia Foreign The trust Company (Australia) Pty Ltd Australia Australian dollar Monthly 01-31-2021 3.60 %
Foreign SQM Australia PTY Australia Foreign Ausco Modular Pty Limited Australia Australian dollar Monthly 01-31-2023 5.00 %
Foreign SQM Australia PTY Australia Foreign Western Australian Land Authority Australia Australian dollar Monthly 08-31-2051 3.55 %
Foreign SQM Colombia S.A.S. Colombia Foreign Mareauto Colombia S.A.S. Colombia COP Monthly 12-18-2023 2.01 %
Foreign SQM Colombia S.A.S. Colombia Foreign Renting Colombia S.A. Colombia COP Monthly 10-16-2024 2.72 %
Foreign SQM Colombia S.A.S. Colombia Foreign Renting Colombia S.A. Colombia COP Monthly 12-27-2024 2.17 %
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(a) As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, current lease liabilities are analyzed as follows:

Debtor Creditor Nominal amounts as of December 31,2021 Amounts at amortized cost as of December 31, 2021
Company Supplier Up to 90 days 90 days to 1 year Total Up to 90 days 90 days to 1 year Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Salar S.A. Empresa Constructora Contex Ltda
SQM Salar S.A. Maquinarias Industriales Astudillo Hermanos Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. SKM Industrial Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. Maquinarias Industriales Astudillo Hermanos Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. Sociedad Inmobiliaria Amaru SpA
SQM Salar S.A. Maquinarias Industriales Astudillo Hermanos Ltda.
SQM Industrial S.A. El Trovador S.A.
SQM Industrial S.A. Sociedad Comercial Grandleasing Chile Ltda
SQM Industrial S.A. Jungheinrich Rentalift SpA
SQM Industrial S.A. Tecnofast
SQM Nitratos S.A. Jungheinrich Rentalift SpA
SQM S.A. Jungheinrich Rentalift SpA
Orcoma Estudios SpA Obispado de Iquique
Orcoma Estudios SpA Comunidad Indígena Aymara Pueblo de Pisiga Choque
Orcoma Estudios SpA Ruth del Carmen Cortez Maturana
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Container Operators S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Muelles de Penco S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Muelles de Penco S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Inmobiliaria Chincui SPA
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Compañía de Leasing Tattersall S.A.
SQM North America Corp. Paces West LL.
SQM North America Corp. Hawkins Nunmber One, LLC
SQM North America Corp. Deep South Equipment Company
SQM North America Corp. Tennant- South
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Onni Ensenada S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Europe N.V. Straatsburgdok N.V.
SQM Australia PTY Ausco Modular Pty Limited
SQM Australia PTY Western Australian Land Authority ) ) ) ) ) )
SQM Australia PTY Eagle Petroleum (WA) Pty Ltd
SQM Australia PTY Knight Frank
SQM Colombia S.A.S. Mareauto Colombia S.A.S.
SQM Colombia S.A.S. Renting Colombia S.A.
SQM Colombia S.A.S. Renting Colombia S.A.
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Debtor Creditor Nominal amounts as of December 31,2020 Amounts at amortized cost as of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Company Supplier Up to 90 days 90 days to 1 year Total Up to 90 days 90 days to 1 year Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Salar S.A. Empresa Constructora Contex Ltda
SQM Salar S.A. Transportes, Construcción y Servicios Cribach Ltda
SQM Salar S.A. SKM Industrial Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. Ameco Chile S.A.
SQM Industrial S.A. El Trovador S.A.
SQM Industrial S.A. Sociedad Comercial Grandleasing Chile Ltda
Soquimich Comercial S.A. SAAM Logistics S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Muelles de Penco S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Muelles de Penco S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Inmobiliaria Chincui SPA
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Compañía de Leasing Tattersall S.A.
SQM North America Corp. Paces West LL.
SQM North America Corp. Hawkins Nunmber One, LLC
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Onni Ensenada S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Europe N.V. Straatsburgdok N.V.
SQM Australia PTY The trust Company (Australia) Pty Ltd
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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(b) As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the non-current lease liabilities are analyzed as follows:

Debtor Creditor Nominal amounts as of December 31,2021 Actual amounts as of December 31,2021
Company Supplier 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years Total 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Salar S.A. Empresa Constructora Contex Ltda
SQM Salar S.A. Maquinarias Industriales Astudillo Hermanos Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. SKM Industrial Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. Maquinarias Industriales Astudillo Hermanos Ltda.
SQM Salar S.A. Sociedad Inmobiliaria Amaru SpA
SQM Salar S.A. Maquinarias Industriales Astudillo Hermanos Ltda.
SQM Industrial S.A. El Trovador S.A.
SQM Industrial S.A. Sociedad Comercial Grandleasing Chile Ltda
SQM Industrial S.A. Jungheinrich Rentalift SpA
SQM Industrial S.A. Tecnofast
SQM Nitratos S.A. Jungheinrich Rentalift SpA
SQM S.A. Jungheinrich Rentalift SpA
Orcoma Estudios SpA Obispado de Iquique
Orcoma Estudios SpA Comunidad Indígena Aymara Pueblo de Pisiga Choque
Orcoma Estudios SpA Ruth del Carmen Cortez Maturana
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Container Operators S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Muelles de Penco S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Muelles de Penco S.A.
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Inmobiliaria Chincui SPA
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Compañía de Leasing Tattersall S.A.
SQM North America Corp. Paces West LL.
SQM North America Corp. Hawkins Nunmber One, LLC
SQM North America Corp. Deep South Equipment Company
SQM North America Corp. Tennant- South
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Onni Ensenada S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial de México S.A. de C.V. Madol Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Europe N.V. Straatsburgdok N.V.
SQM Australia PTY Ausco Modular Pty Limited
SQM Australia PTY Western Australian Land Authority )
SQM Colombia S.A.S. Mareauto Colombia S.A.S.
SQM Colombia S.A.S. Renting Colombia S.A.
SQM Colombia S.A.S. Renting Colombia S.A.
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Debtor Creditor Nominal<br> amounts as of December 31,2020 Actual<br> amounts as of December 31,2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Company<br><br> <br>**** Supplier<br><br> <br>**** 1-2<br> Years 2-3<br> Years 3-4<br> Years Total 1-2<br> Years 2-3<br> Years 3-4<br> Years Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Salar<br> S.A. Empresa<br> Constructora Contex Ltda
SQM Salar<br> S.A. Transportes,<br> Construcción y Servicios Cribach Ltda
SQM<br> Salar S.A. SKM<br> Industrial Ltda.
SQM Salar<br> S.A. Ameco<br> Chile S.A.
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. El Trovador<br> S.A.
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. Sociedad<br> Comercial Grandleasing Chile Ltda
Soquimich<br> Comercial S.A. SAAM Logistics<br> S.A.
Soquimich<br> Comercial S.A. Muelles<br> de Penco S.A.
Soquimich<br> Comercial S.A. Muelles<br> de Penco S.A.
Soquimich<br> Comercial S.A. Inmobiliaria<br> Chincui SPA
Soquimich<br> Comercial S.A. Compañía<br> de Leasing Tattersall S.A.
SQM North<br> America Corp. Paces<br> West LL.
SQM North<br> America Corp. Hawkins<br> Nunmber One, LLC
SQM Comercial<br> de México S.A. de C.V. Onni Ensenada<br> S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial<br> de México S.A. de C.V. Madol<br> Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Comercial<br> de México S.A. de C.V. Madol<br> Inmobiliaria S.A. de C.V.
SQM Europe<br> N.V. Straatsburgdok<br> N.V.
SQM<br> Australia PTY The<br> trust Company (Australia) Pty Ltd
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated FinancialStatementsDecember 31, 2021

Other leasedisclosures

Total lease expenses related to lease payments that did not qualify under the scope of IFRS 16 were ThUS$ 71,897 and ThUS$ 61,689 for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. See Note 23.8.

Expenses related to variable payments not included in lease liabilities were MUS$ 1,313 and MUS$ 1,117 for the periods ending December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Income from subleases on right-of-use assets were ThUS$ 146 and ThUS$ 176 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Payments for contractual operating leases are disclosed in Note 4.2 Liquidity Risk.

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Note 15 Intangible assets and goodwill
15.1 Reconciliation<br> of changes in intangible assets and goodwill
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As of December 31, 2021
--- --- ---
Intangible assets and goodwill Useful life Net Value
ThUS
IT programs Finite
Mining rights Finite
Water rights and rights of way Indefinite
Water rights Finite
Customer-related intangible assets Finite
Intellectual property Finite
Other intangible assets Finite
Intangible assets<br> other than goodwill
Goodwill Indefinite
Total Intangible<br> Asset

All values are in US Dollars.

As of December 31, 2020
Intangible assets and goodwill Useful life Net Value
ThUS
IT programs Finite
Mining rights Finite
Water rights and rights of way Indefinite
Customer-related intangible Finite
Other intangible assets Finite
Intangible assets<br> other than goodwill
Goodwill Indefinite
Total Intangible<br> Asset

All values are in US Dollars.

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a) Movements<br> in identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2021:
--- ---
Gross Value<br> Movements in identifiable intangible assets IT programs Mining rights, Finite Water rights, and rights of way, Indefinite Water<br>rights<br>Finite Customer-related<br> intangible assets Intellectual<br> property Other intangible<br> assets Goodwill Identifiable<br> intangible<br> assets
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening Balance
Additions
Other increases / decreases for foreign currency exchange rates ) ) )
Impairment losses recognized in profit or loss for the year
Decrease for classification as held for sale
Transferred from available for sale
Other increases (decreases) ) ) )
Total increases (decreases) ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

Accumulated amortization and impairment <br> Movements in identifiable intangible assets IT programs Mining rights, Finite Water rights, and rights of way, Indefinite Water rights Finite Customer-related intangible assets Intellectual property Other intangible assets Goodwill Identifiable intangible assets
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening Balance ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Other increases / decreases for foreign currency exchange rates
Other increases (decreases)
Impairment losses recognized in profit for the year (1) ) ) )
Amortization ) ) ) ) ) )
Total increases (decreases) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Closing balance ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) See<br> Note 23.5
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Net value<br> Movements in Identifiable<br> intangible assets IT programs Mining rights, Finite Water rights,<br> and rights<br> of way,<br> Indefinite Water<br> rights <br> Finite Customer-related<br> intangible<br> assets Intellectual<br> property Other intangible<br> assets Goodwill Identifiable<br> intangible<br> assets
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening Balance
Additions
Amortization ) ) ) ) ) )
Impairment losses recognized in<br> profit for the year ) ) )
Other increases / decreases for<br> foreign currency exchange rates ) ) )
Decreases through sale
Transferred from available for sale
Other increases (decreases) ) ) )
Total increases<br> (decreases) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

Movements in identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2020:

Gross Value<br> Movements in identifiable<br> intangible assets IT programs Mining rights, Finite Water rights, <br>and rights<br> of<br> way, Indefinite Customer-related <br>intangible<br> assets Other intangible<br> assets Goodwill Identifiable<br> intangible<br> assets
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening<br> Balance
Additions
Other increases / decreases for<br> foreign currency exchange rates
Decreases through sale ) )
Other increases (decreases)
Total increases<br> (decreases)
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
Accumulated amortization and impairment<br> <br> Movements in identifiable intangible assets IT programs Mining rights, Finite Water rights, and <br>rights<br> of way,<br> Indefinite Customer-related<br> intangible<br> assets Other intangible<br> assets Goodwill Identifiable<br> intangible<br> assets
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening<br> Balance ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Other<br> increases / decreases for foreign currency exchange rates
Other<br> increases (decreases) ) )
Impairment<br> losses recognized in profit for the year ) ) ) ) )
Amortization ) ) ) ) )
Total increases<br> (decreases) ) ) ) ) ) )
Closing balance ) ) ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

Net value<br> Movements in Identifiable<br> intangible assets IT programs Mining<br> rights, Finite Water rights, and <br>rights<br> of way,<br> Indefinite Customer-related<br> intangible<br> assets Other intangible<br><br> assets Goodwill Identifiable<br> intangible<br> assets
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening<br> Balance
Additions
Amortization ) ) ) ) )
Impairment losses recognized in<br> profit for the year ) ) ) ) )
Other increases / decreases for<br> foreign currency exchange rates
Decreases through sale ) )
Other increases (decreases) )
Total increases<br> (decreases) ) ) ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

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(b)       Movements in identifiable goodwill as of December 31, 2021:

Gross Value Movements in identifiablegoodwill Opening balance Additional<br> recognition Impairment losses recognized<br><br>in profit or loss for the year (-) Total increase<br><br> (decrease) Goodwill at <br>end<br>of period
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A.
SQM S.A.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Investment Corporation
Soquimich Comercial S.A.
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Holland B.V. )
SQM Potasio S.A.
Total increases (decreases) )
Closing balance )

All values are in US Dollars.

Accumulated impairment Movementsin identifiable goodwill Opening balance Additional<br> recognition Impairment losses recognized<br><br>in profit or loss for the year (-) Total increase<br><br>(decrease) Goodwill at<br> end<br>of period
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A. ) )
SQM S.A.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Investment Corporation
Soquimich Comercial S.A. ) )
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Holland B.V.
SQM Potasio S.A.
Total increases (decreases) ) )
Closing balance ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Net Value <br> Movements in identifiable goodwill Opening balance Additional recognition Impairment losses recognized in profit or loss for the year (-) Total increase (decrease) Goodwill at end of period
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A.
SQM S.A.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Investment Corporation
Soquimich Comercial S.A.
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Holland B.V. )
SQM Potasio S.A.
Total increases (decreases) )
Closing balance )

All values are in US Dollars.

Movements in identifiable goodwill as of December 31, 2020

Gross Value <br> Movements in identifiable goodwill Opening balance Additional recognition Impairment losses recognized in profit or loss for the year (-) Total increase (decrease) Goodwill at end of period
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A.
SQM S.A.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Investment Corporation
Soquimich Comercial S.A.
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Holland B.V.
SQM Potasio S.A.
Total increases (decreases)
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
Accumulated impairment<br> Movements in identifiable goodwill Opening balance Additional recognition Impairment losses recognized in profit or loss for the year (-) Total increase (decrease) Goodwill at end of period
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A. ) )
SQM S.A.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Investment Corporation
Soquimich Comercial S.A. ) ) ) )
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Holland B.V.
SQM Potasio S.A.
Total increases (decreases) ) ) ) )
Closing balance ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

Net Value<br> Movements in identifiable goodwill Opening balance Additional recognition Impairment losses recognized in profit or loss for the year (-) Total increase (decrease) Goodwill at end of period
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A.
SQM S.A.
SQM Iberian S.A.
SQM Investment Corporation
Soquimich Comercial S.A. ) )
Soquimich European Holding B.V.
SQM Holland B.V.
SQM Potasio S.A.
Total increases (decreases) )
Closing balance )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Note 16    Property, plant and equipment

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the detail of property, plant and equipment is as follows:

16.1 Types of property, plant and equipment
Description of types of property, plant and equipment As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Property, plant and equipment, net
Land
Buildings
Other property, plant and equipment
Transport equipment
Supplies and accessories
Office equipment
Network and communication equipment
Mining assets
IT equipment
Energy generating assets
Constructions in progress
Machinery, plant and equipment
Total
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Land
Buildings
Other property, plant and equipment
Transport equipment
Supplies and accessories
Office equipment
Network and communication equipment
Mining assets
IT equipment
Energy generating assets
Constructions in progress
Machinery, plant and equipment
Total
Accumulated depreciation and value impairment of property, plant and equipment, total
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of buildings ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of other property, plant and equipment ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of transport equipment ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of supplies and accessories ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of office equipment ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of network and communication equipment ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of mining assets ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of IT equipment ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of energy generating assets ) )
Accumulated depreciation and impairment of machinery, plant and equipment ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Description of classes of property, plant and equipment As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Property, plant and equipment, net
Pumps
Conveyor Belt
Crystallizer
Plant Equipment
Tanks
Filter
Electrical equipment/facilities
Other Property, Plant & Equipment
Site Closure
Piping
Well
Pond
Spare Parts (1)
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) The reconciliation of the spare parts provision as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

Conciliation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Increase in provision
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

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16.2 Conciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment by type:
--- ---

Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment by class as of December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Reconciliation of<br> changes in property, plant and equipment by class as of December 31, 2021, gross amount Land Buildings Other<br> property,<br> plant and<br> equipment Transport<br> equipment Supplies<br> and<br> accessories Equipment<br> office Network and<br> communication<br> equipment Mining<br> assets IT<br> equipment Energy<br> generating<br> assets Assets under<br> construction Machinery,<br> plant and<br> equipment Property,<br> plant and<br> equipment
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Additions
Disposals
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency translation difference ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Reclassifications )
Other increases (decreases) ) ) )
Decreases for classification as held for sale
Total changes )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

Reconciliation of<br> changes in property, plant and equipment by class as of December 31, 2021, accumulated depreciation Land Buildings Other<br> property,<br> plant and<br> equipment Transport<br> equipment Supplies<br> and<br> accessories Equipment<br> office Network and<br> communication<br> equipment Mining<br> assets IT<br> equipment Energy<br> generating<br> assets Assets<br> under<br> construction Machinery,<br> plant and<br> equipment Property,<br> plant and<br> equipment
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening balance ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Changes
Disposals
Depreciation expense ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Impairment (3) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency translation difference
Reclassifications ) ) ) )
Other increases (decreases) (1) )
Decreases for classification as held for sale
Total changes ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Closing balance ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
Reconciliation of<br> changes in property, plant and equipment by class as of December 31, 2021, net amount Land Buildings Other<br> property,<br> plant and<br> equipment Transport<br> equipment Supplies<br> and<br> accessories Equipment<br> office Network and<br> communication<br> equipment Mining<br> assets IT<br> equipment Energy<br> generating<br> assets Assets under<br> construction Machinery,<br> plant and<br> equipment Property,<br> plant and<br> equipment
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation expense ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Impairment (3) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency translation difference ) ) ) ) ) )
Reclassifications )
Other increases (decreases) (1) ) )
Decreases for classification as held for sale (2)
Total changes ) ) ) ) ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) The net balance of “Other Increases (Decreases)” corresponds to all those items that are reclassified to or from “Property, Plant and Equipment”, They can have the following origin: (i) work in progress which is expensed to profit or loss, forming part of operating costs or other expenses per function, as appropriate; (ii) the variation representing the purchase and use of materials and spare parts; (iii) projects corresponding mainly to exploration expenditures and ground studies that are reclassified to the item other non-current financial assets; (iv) software that is reclassified to “Intangibles (v) Provisions related to the investment plan and assets related to closing the site.

(2) The Company classifies as non-current held for sale property, plant and equipment (disposal group) that, at the closing date of the financial statements, is subject to a commitment for sale or where the sales process has been initiated and where the sale is expected to occur within twelve months of that date.

These assets or disposal groups are valued at the lower of carrying amount or the estimated sales value less the costs to sell and stop being amortized from the moment they are classified as non-current assets held for sale.

(3) See note 23.5.

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Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment by class as of December 31, 2020, gross amount Land Buildings Other property, plant and equipment Transport equipment Supplies and accessories Equipment office Network and communication equipment Mining assets IT equipment Energy generating assets Assets under construction Machinery, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Additions
Disposals ) ) ) )
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency translation difference
Reclassifications )
Other increases (decreases) ) ) ) ) ) )
Decreases for classification as held for sale ) )
Total changes ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment by class as of December 31, 2020, accumulated depreciation Land Buildings Other property, plant and equipment Transport equipment Supplies and accessories Equipment office Network and communication equipment Mining assets IT equipment Energy generating assets Assets under construction Machinery, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening balance ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Changes
Disposals
Depreciation expense ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Impairment ) ) ) ) )
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency translation difference ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Reclassifications
Other increases (decreases) (1)
Decreases for classification as held for sale
Total changes ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Closing balance ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> December 31, 2021
Reconciliation<br> of changes in property, <br><br> plant and equipment by class as of Land Buildings Other<br> <br> property, <br> plant and <br> equipment Transport<br> <br> equipment Supplies<br> and <br> accessories Equipment<br> <br> office Network<br> and<br> communication <br> equipment Mining<br> assets IT<br> <br> equipment Energy<br> <br> generating <br> assets Assets<br> under<br> construction Machinery,<br> plant and<br> equipment Property,<br> plant and <br> equipment
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
December<br> 31, 2020, net amount ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Opening balance 23,620 227,173 32,645 2,686 4,579 420 663 23,174 4,359 5,998 375,316 869,273 1,569,906
Additions - 838 278 - 82 33 386 - 429 - 319,192 987 322,225
Disposals - - - - - - - - - - - (1 (1
Depreciation expense - (26,779 (7,284 (692 (966 (126 (335 (9,065 (1,242 (1,165 - (134,230 (181,884
Deterioration - (23 (21 - - - - - (12 - - (9,507 (9,563
Increase (decrease) in foreign currency translation difference 22 29 - - 1 (1 - - 2 - - 25 78
Reclassifications - 32,179 9,940 886 488 133 558 32,943 548 45 (203,412 125,692 -
Other increases (decreases) (1) (27 6,249 (140 - (1 - - - (1 - (4,751 35,265 36,594
Decreases for classification as held for sale (2) (36 - - - - - - - - - - - (36
Total changes (41 12,493 2,773 194 (396 39 609 23,878 (276 (1,120 111,029 18,231 167,413
Closing balance 23,579 239,666 35,418 2,880 4,183 459 1,272 47,052 4,083 4,878 486,345 887,504 1,737,319

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) The net balance of “Other increases (Decreases)” corresponds to all those items that are reclassified to or from property, plant and equipment, They can have the following origin: (i) work in progress which is expensed to profit or loss, forming part of operating costs or other expenses per function, as appropriate; (ii) the variation representing the purchase and use of materials and spare parts; (iii) projects corresponding mainly to exploration expenditures and ground studies that are reclassified to the item other non-current financial assets; (iv) software that is reclassified to “Intangibles”, (v) Provisions related to the investment plan and assets associated to closing the site.

(2) The Company classifies as non-current held for sale property, plant and equipment (disposal group) that, at the closing date of the financial statements, is subject to a commitment for sale or where the sales process has been initiated and where the sale is expected to occur within twelve months of that date.

These assets or disposal groups are valued at the lower of carrying amount or the estimated sales value less the costs to sell and stop being amortized from the moment they are classified as non-current assets held for sale.

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16.3 Detail of property, plant and equipment pledged<br> as guarantee
--- ---

There are no restrictions in title or guarantees for compliance with obligations that affect property, plant and equipment.

16.4 Cost of capitalized interest, property, plant<br> and equipment

The cost of interest is recognized by applying an average or average weighted interest rate for all financing costs incurred by the Company to the final monthly balances for works underway and complies with the requirements of IAS 23.

Financing costs are not activated for periods that exceed the normal term for acquisition, construction or installation of the property; such is the case for delays, interruptions or temporary suspension of the project due to technical, financial or other problems that make it impossible to leave the property in usable conditions.

The rates and costs for capitalized interest of property, plant and equipment are detailed as follows:

Costs of capitalized<br> interest As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Capitalized interest rate 4 4
Amount of interest cost capitalized 14,206 8,462

All values are in US Dollars.

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Note 17 Other current and non-current non-financial assets

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the detail of “Other Current and Non-current Assets” is as follows:

Other non-financial assets, current As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Domestic Value Added Tax
Foreign Value Added Tax
Prepaid mining licenses
Prepaid insurance
Other prepayments
Refund of Value Added Tax to exporters
Other taxes
Other assets
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Other non-financial assets, non-current As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Exploration and evaluation expenses (1)
Guarantee deposits
Other assets
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) Reconciliation of changes in assets for exploration and mineral<br> resource evaluation, by type

Movements in assets for the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources as of December 31, 2021, and 2020:

Conciliation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Change in assets for exploration and evaluation of mineral resources
Additions
Short term reclassifications )
Increase (decrease) due to transfers and other charges )
Total changes )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

As of the presentation date, no reevaluations of assets for exploration and assessment of mineral resources have been conducted.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> December 31, 2021

Mineral resource exploration and evaluation expenditure

Given the nature of operations of the Company and the type of exploration it undertakes, disbursements for exploration can be found in 4 stages: Execution, economically feasible, not economically feasible and in exploitation:

(a)                 Not economically feasible: Exploration and evaluation disbursements, once finalized and concluded to be not economically feasible, will be charged to profit and loss. As of December 31, 2021, and 2020 there were no disbursements for this concept.

(b)                Execution: Disbursements for exploration and evaluation under implementation and therefore prior to determination of economic feasibility, are presented as part of property, plant and equipment as constructions in progress.

Explorations in execution As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Chile
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Conciliation of explorations in execution As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Disbursements
Reclassifications ) )
Total changes ) )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(c)                 Economically feasible: Reimbursements for exploration and evaluation whose study concluded that its economic viability is viable are classified in “Other non-financial assets, non-current.”

Prospecting Type of Exploration As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Chile (1) Metalic/Non-Metallic
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) The value presented for Chile is as of December 2021 for ThUS 5,622, corresponding to non-metallic exploration and evaluation and ThUS$ 12,367 associated with metallic exploration. In December 2020, the amounts of non-metallic exploration were ThUS$ 6,576 and metallic exploration were ThUS$ 4,296 Economically feasible metallic exploration is classified as advanced exploration.

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Economically feasible metallic explorations are those classified as advanced exploration.

Prospecting conciliation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Additions
Reclassifications from Exploration in execution – Chile
Reclassifications to Exploration in Exploitation-Chile )
Total changes
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(d)                In Exploitation: Caliche exploration disbursements that are found in this area are amortized based on the material exploited, the portion that is expected to be exploited in the following 12 months is presented as “Current Assets” in the “Inventories in process” and the remaining portion is classified as “Other Non-current Non-Financial Assets”.

Short-Term Exploitation Conciliation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Amortization ) )
Reclassifications
Total changes ) )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Long-Term Exploitation Conciliation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Amortization
Reclassifications )
Total changes )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> December 31, 2021

Note 18 Employee benefits

18.1 Provisions for employee benefits
Classes of benefits and expenses by employee As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Current
Profit sharing and bonuses
Performance bonds and operational targets
Total
Non-current
Profit sharing and bonuses
Severance indemnity payments
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

18.2 Policies on defined benefit plan

This policy is applied to all benefits received for services provided by the Company's employees. This is divided as follows:

a) Short-term<br> benefits for active employees are represented by salaries, social welfare benefits, paid<br> time off, sickness and other types of leave, profit sharing and incentives and non-monetary<br> benefits; e.g., healthcare service, housing, subsidized or free goods or services. These<br> will be paid in a term which does not exceed twelve months. The Company maintains incentive<br> programs for its employees, which are calculated based on the net result at the close of<br> each period by applying a factor obtained from an evaluation based on their personal performance,<br> the Company’s performance and other short-term and long-term indicators.
b) Staff severance indemnities are agreed<br> and payable based on the final salary, calculated in accordance with each year of service<br> to the Company, with certain maximum limits in respect of either the number of years or in<br> monetary terms. In general, this benefit is payable when the employee or worker ceases to<br> provide his/her services to the Company and there are a number of different circumstances<br> through which a person can be eligible for it, as indicated in the respective agreements;<br> e.g. retirement, dismissal, voluntary retirement, incapacity or disability, death, etc. See<br> Note 18.3.
--- ---
c) Obligations after employee retirement,<br> described in Note 18.4.
--- ---
d) Retention bonuses for a group of Company<br> executives, described in Note 18.6.
--- ---
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18.3 Other long-term benefits
--- ---

The actuarial assessment method has been used to calculate the Company’s obligations with respect to staff severance indemnities, which relate to defined benefit plans consisting of days of remuneration per year served at the time of retirement under conditions agreed in the respective agreements established between the Company and its employees.

Under this benefit plan, the Company retains the obligation to pay staff severance indemnities related to retirement, without establishing a separate fund with specific assets, which is referred to as not funded.

Benefit payment conditions

The staff severance indemnity benefit relates to remuneration days for years worked for the Company without a limit being imposed in regard of amount of salary or years of service. It applies when employees cease to work for the Company because they are made redundant or in the event of their death. This benefit is applicable up to a maximum age of 65 for men and 60 for women, which are the usual retirement ages according to the Chilean pensions system as established in Decree Law 3,500 of 1980.

Methodology

The determination of the defined benefit obligation is made under the requirements of IAS 19 “Employee benefits”.

18.4 Post-employment benefit obligations

Our subsidiary SQM NA, together with its employees established a pension plan until 2002 called the “SQM North America Retirement Income Plan”. This obligation is calculated measuring the expected future forecast staff severance indemnity obligation using a net salary gradual rate of restatements for inflation, mortality and turnover assumptions, discounting the resulting amounts at present value using the interest rate defined by the authorities.

Since 2003, SQM NA offers benefits related to pension plans based on the 401-K system to its employees, which do not generate obligations for the Company.

Reconciliation<br> <br>Changes in the benefit obligation As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance
Cost of service
Interest cost
Actuarial loss )
Benefits paid ) )
Closing balance

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br> December 31, 2021
Reconciliation<br> <br>Changes in plan assets As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Fair value of plan assets at the start of the year
Actual gain on plan assets
Benefits paid ) )
Fair value of plan assets as of the year-end
Financial statements
Items not yet recognized as components of net periodic pension costs:
Net actuarial loss at the beginning of the year )
Amortization during the year
Estimated net gain for the year
Movement to recognize minimum pension obligations

All values are in US Dollars.

Cost of service or benefits received<br> during the year As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2020
ThUS **** **** ThUS
Cost of service or benefits received during the year - -
Interest cost of benefit obligation 280
Actual gain on plan assets 4,642
Amortization of prior year losses 326
Net gains during the year 3,500
Net periodic pension costs ) (31

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
18.5 Staff severance indemnities
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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, severance indemnities calculated at the actuarial value are as follows:

Staff severance indemnities As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Opening balance ) )
Current cost of service ) )
Interest cost ) )
Actuarial gain loss )
Exchange rate difference )
Benefits paid during the year
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


(a) Actuarial assumptions

The liability recorded for staff severance indemnity is valued at the actuarial value method, using the following actuarial assumptions:

Actuarial assumptions As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2021 As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2020 Annual/Years
Mortality rate RV - 2014 RV - 2014
Actual annual interest rate 5.67 % 3.65 %
Voluntary retirement rate:
Men 6.49 % 6.49 % Annual
Women 6.49 % 6.49 % Annual
Salary increase 3.00 % 3.00 % Annual
Retirement age:
Men 65 65 Years
Women 60 60 Years
(b) Sensitivity analysis of assumptions
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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company has conducted a sensitivity analysis of the main assumptions of the actuarial calculation, determining the following:

Sensitivity analysis as of December 31, 2021 Effect + 100 basis<br> points Effect - 100 basis<br> points
ThUS ThUS
Discount rate )
Employee turnover rate )

All values are in US Dollars.

Sensitivity analysis as of December 31, 2020 Effect + 100 basis<br> points Effect - 100 basis<br> points
ThUS ThUS
Discount rate )
Employee turnover rate )

All values are in US Dollars.

Sensitivity relates to an increase/decrease of 100 basis points.

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18.6 Executive compensation plan
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The Company currently has a compensation plan with the purpose of motivating the Company’s executives and encouraging them to remain with the Company, by granting payments based on the change in the price of SQM’s shares. There is a partial payment of the share benefit program in the event of termination of the contract for causes other than the resignation and application of Article 160 of the Labor Code.

(a) Plan characteristics

This compensation plan is related to the Company’s performance through the SQM Series B share price (Santiago Stock Exchange).

(b) Plan participants

The compensation plan considers 29 Company executives, who are entitled to this benefit, provided that they stay with the Company until a given date, recognizing on an accrual basis: a) a 2021 bonus, which will be made effective by paying 146,708 shares distributed between the four quarters of 2021, and b) a 2022 bonus for 42,032 shares, which will be made effective the first quarter of 2023.

Compensation

The compensation payable to each executive is calculated by multiplying:

i) the average price of the series B shares on the Santiago Stock Exchange during the fourth quarter of 2020,<br>in its US dollar equivalent (with a value of US$ 41.93 per share).
ii) the average price of SQM’s series B shares during the final quarter of 2022, subject to a limit<br>of US$ 54 per share.
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iii) by a number equal to the quantity of shares that have been individually assigned to each executive included<br>in the plan.
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This compensation plan was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and its application started on September 30, 2020.

The plan that was in place on December 31, 2020 considered 177,905 and 188,740 shares, for 2021. The effects on the income statement are equivalent to an expense of ThUS$ 5,979 and ThUS$ 875 in the income statement for the periods ending December 30, 2021 and 2020.

Shares exercised up to December 31, 2021 were 146,708.

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Note 19     Provisions and other non-financial liabilities

19.1 Types of provisions
As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
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Types of provisions Current Non-current Total Current Non-current Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Provision for legal complaints (1)
Provision for dismantling, restoration and rehabilitation cost (2)
Other provisions (3)
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) These provisions correspond to legal processes that are pending resolution or that have not yet been disbursed, these provisions are mainly related to litigation involving the subsidiaries located in Chile, Brazil and the United States (see note 21.1).

(2) The commitments related to Sernageomin have been incorporated through the issuance of the guarantee for the restoration of the place where the production sites are located.

(3) See Note 19.2.

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19.2 Description of other provisions
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Current provisions, other short-term provisions As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
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ThUS ThUS
Rent under Lease contract (1)
Provision for additional tax related to foreign loans
End of agreement bonus
Directors’ per diem allowance
Miscellaneous provisions
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) Payment Obligations for the lease contract with CORFO: These correspond to obligations assumed in the Lease Agreement. Our subsidiary SQM Salar holds exclusive rights to exploit the mineral resources in an area covering approximately 140,000 hectares of land in the Salar de Atacama in northern Chile, of which SQM Salar is only entitled to exploit the mineral resources in 81,920 hectares. These rights are owned by Corfo and leased to SQM Salar pursuant to the Lease Agreement. Corfo cannot unilaterally amend the Lease Agreement and the Project Agreement, and the rights to exploit the resources cannot be transferred. The Lease Agreement establishes that SQM Salar is responsible for making quarterly lease payments to Corfo according to specified percentages of the value of production of minerals extracted from the Salar de Atacama brines, maintaining Corfo’s rights over the Mining Exploitation Concessions and making annual payments to the Chilean government for such concession rights. The Lease Agreement was entered into in 1993 and expires on December 31, 2030. On January 17, 2018, SQM and CORFO reached an agreement to end an arbitration process directed by the arbitrator, Mr. Héctor Humeres Noguer, in case 1954-2014 of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Santiago Chamber of Commerce and other cases related to it.

The agreement signed in January 2018, includes important amendments to the lease agreement and project agreement signed between CORFO and SQM in 1993. The main modifications became effective on April 10, 2018 and requires an increase in the lease payments by increasing the lease rates associated with the sale of the different products produced in the Salar de Atacama, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide and potassium chloride. This agreement has been amended since it was signed, and it is reasonable to expect that it will continue to be amended as mutually agreed by the parties.

Additionally, SQM Salar commits to contribute to research and development efforts, as well as to the communities in close proximity to the Salar de Atacama and provide a percentage of total annual sales of SQM Salar to regional development.

SQM Salar commits to contribute between US$10.8 million and US$18.9 million per year to research and development efforts, between US$10 to US$15 million per year to the communities in close proximity to the Salar de Atacama, and 1.7% of total annual sales of SQM Salar to regional development.

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19.3 Other non-financial liabilities, Current
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Description of other liabilities As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
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ThUS ThUS
Tax withholdings
VAT payable
Guarantees received
Accrual for dividend
Monthly tax provisional payments
Deferred income
Withholdings from employees and salaries payable
Accrued vacations (1)
Other current liabilities
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) Vacation benefit (short-term benefits to employees, current) is in line with the provisions established in Chile’s Labor Code, which indicates that employees with more than a year of service will be entitled to annual vacation for a period of at least fifteen paid business days. The Company provides the benefit of two additional vacation days.

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19.4 Changes in provisions
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Description of items that gave rise to variations<br> <br>as of December 31, 2021 Legal complaints Provision for<br> dismantling,<br> restoration and<br> rehabilitation cost Other provisions Total
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ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Total provisions, initial balance
Changes
Additional provisions
Provision used ) ) )
Increase(decrease) in foreign currency exchange ) ) )
Others ) ) )
Total Increase (decreases) )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Description of items that gave rise to variations<br> <br>as of December 31, 2020 Legal complaints Provision for<br> dismantling,<br> restoration and<br> rehabilitation cost Other provisions Total
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Total provisions, initial balance
Changes
Additional provisions
Provision used ) ) )
Increase(decrease) in foreign currency exchange ) )
Others ) )
Total Increase (decreases) ) )
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Note 20      Disclosures on equity

The detail and movements in the funds of equity accounts are shown in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

20.1 Capital management

The main object of capital management relative to the administration of the Company’s financial debt and equity is to ensure the regular conduct of operations and business continuity in the long term, with the constant intention of maintaining an adequate level of liquidity and in compliance with the financial safeguards established in the debt contracts in force. Within this framework, decisions are made in order to maximize the value of the company.

Capital management must comply with, among others, the limits contemplated in the Financing Policy approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting, which establish a maximum consolidated indebtedness level of 1.5 times the debt to equity ratio. This limit can be exceeded only if the Company’s management has first obtained express approval at an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting.

The Company’s management controls capital management based on the following ratios:

Capital Management As of <br><br>December 31, 2020 Description (1) Calculation (1)
Net Financial Debt (ThUS) 204,692 1,074,020 Financial Debt – Financial Resources Other current Financial Liabilities + Other Non-Current Financial Liabilities– Cash and Cash Equivalents – Other Current Financial Assets – Hedging Assets, non-current
Liquidity 4.62 5.40 Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities Total Current Assets / Total Current Liabilities
ROE 18.41 % 7.79 % Profit for the year divided by Total Equity Profit for the year / Equity
Adjusted EBITDA (ThUS) 1,185,453 579,765 Adjusted EBITDA Profit (loss) + Depreciation and Amortization Expenses adjustments + Finance Costs + Income Tax – Other income and Share of profit of associates and joint ventures + Other expenses by function – Finance income – Currency differences
EBITDA (ThUS) 1,140,086 524,650 EBITDA Profit (loss) + Depreciation and Amortization Expense adjustments + Finance Costs + Income Tax
ROA 21.29 % 9.83 % Adjusted EBITDA – Depreciation divided by Total Assets net of financial resources less related parties’ investments (Gross Profit – Administrative Expenses)/ (Total Assets – Cash and Cash Equivalents – Other Current Financial Assets – Other Non-Current Financial Assets – Equity accounted Investments) (LTM)
Indebtedness 0.06 0.50 Net Financial Debt on Equity Net Financial Debt / Total Equity

All values are in US Dollars.

The Company’s capital requirements change according to variables such as: working capital needs, new investment financing and dividends, among others. The SQM Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments bases on the predominant economic conditions so as to mitigate the risks associated with adverse market conditions and take advantage of the opportunities there may be to improve the liquidity position of the SQM Group.

There have been no changes in the capital management objectives or policy within the years reported in this document, no breaches of external requirements of capital imposed have been recorded. There are no contractual capital investment commitments.

20.2 Operational restrictions and financial limits

Bond issuance contracts in the local market require the Company to maintain a Total Borrowing Ratio no higher than 1 for Series H, Series O and Series Q bonds, calculated over the last consecutive 12 months.

Capital management must ensure that the Borrowing Ratio remains below 1.0, with respect to the Series H, Series O and Series Q bonds. This ratio was redefined at the Bondholders' Meeting held in September 2020, as the result of dividing Net Financial Debt by the company's Total Equity. Previously it had been defined as Total Liabilities divided by Equity, and the limit for this ratio was 1.44, with a prepayment option for bondholders if this ratio rose above 1.2. As of December 31, this ratio was 0.06.

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The financial restrictions with respect to the bonds issued by the Company for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows.

Financial restrictions (member)
As of December 31, 2021 Financial <br><br>restrictions<br><br> (member) Financial <br><br>restrictions<br><br> (member) Financial<br><br> restrictions <br><br>(member) Financial <br><br>restrictions<br><br> (member)
Instrument with restriction Bonds Bonds Bonds Bank loans
Reporting party or subsidiary restriction
Creditor Bondholders Bondholders Bondholders Scotiabank
Registration number H Q O PB 70M
Name of financial indicator or ratio (See definition in Note 20.1) NFD/Equity NFD/Equity NFD/Equity NFD/Equity
Measurement frequency Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly
Restriction (Range, value and unit of measure) Must be less than 1.00 Must be less than 1.00 Must be less than 1.00 Must be less than 1.00
Indicator or ratio determined by the company 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
Fulfilled YES/NO yes yes yes yes
Financial restrictions (member)
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As of December 31, 2020 Financial<br><br> restrictions<br><br> (member) Financial<br><br> restrictions<br><br> (member) Financial<br><br> <br>restrictions<br><br> <br>(member) Financial<br> restrictions<br><br> <br>(member)
Instrument with restriction Bonds Bonds Bonds Bank loans
Reporting party or subsidiary restriction
Creditor Bondholders Bondholders Bondholders Scotiabank
Registration number H Q O PB 70M
Name of financial indicator or ratio (See definition in Note 20.1) NFD/Equity NFD/Equity NFD/Equity Debt/Equity
Measurement frequency Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly
Restriction (Range, value and unit of measure) Must be less than 1.00 Must be less than 1.00 Must be less than 1.00 Must be less than 1.44
Indicator or ratio determined by the company 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.23
Fulfilled YES/NO yes yes yes yes

Bond issuance contracts in foreign markets require that the Company does not merge, or dispose of, or encumber all or a significant portion of its assets, unless all of the following conditions are met: (i) the legal successor is an entity constituted under the laws of Chile or the United States, which assumes all the obligations of the Company in a supplemental indenture, (ii) immediately after the merger or disposal or encumbrance there is no default by the issuer, and (iii) the issuer has provided a legal opinion indicating that the merger or disposal or encumbrance and the supplemental indenture comply with the requirements of the original indenture.

The Company is also committed to provide quarterly financial information.

The Company and its subsidiaries are complying with all the aforementioned limitations, restrictions and obligations.

20.3 Disclosures on preferred share capital

Issued share capital is divided into Series A shares and Series B shares. All such shares are nominative, have no par value and are fully issued, subscribed and paid.

Series B shares may not exceed 50% of the total issued, subscribed and paid-in shares of the Company and have a limited voting right, in that all of them can only elect one director of the Company, regardless of their equity interest and preferences:

(a) require the calling of an Ordinary or Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting when so requested by Series<br>B shareholders representing at least 5% of the issued shares thereof; and
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(b) require the calling<br> of an extraordinary meeting of the board of directors, without the president being able to<br> qualify the need for such a request, when so requested by the director who has been elected<br> by the shareholders of said Series B.
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The limitation and preferences of Series B shares have a duration of 50 consecutive and continuous years as of June 3, 1993.

The Series A shares have the preference of being able to exclude the director elected by the Series B shareholders in the voting process in which the president of the board of directors and of the Company must be elected and which follows the one in which the tie that allows such exclusion resulted.

The preference of the Series A shares will have a term of 50 consecutive and continuous years as of June 3, 1993. The form of the titles of the shares, their issuance, exchange, disablement, loss, replacement, assignment and other circumstances thereof shall be governed by the provisions of Law No, 18,046 and its regulations.

As of December 31, 2021, the SQM Group hold 648 Series A shares treasury shares.

Detail of capital classes in shares:

As of December 31, 2021, the Company has placed share issues in the market as described in note 1.7:

Type of capital in preferred shares As<br> of December 31, 2021 As<br> of December 31, 2020
Series<br> A Series<br> B Series<br> A Series<br> B
Description of type<br> of capital in shares
Number of authorized shares 142,819,552 142,818,904 142,819,552 120,376,972
Number<br> of fully subscribed and paid shares 142,819,552 142,818,904 142,819,552 120,376,972
Number<br> of subscribed, partially paid shares - - - -
Increase<br> (decrease) in the number of current shares - - - -
Number of outstanding<br> shares 142,818,904 142,818,904 142,819,552 120,376,972
Number<br> of shares owned by the Company or its subsidiaries or associates 648 - - -
Number<br> of shares whose issuance is reserved due to the existence of options or agreements to dispose shares - - - -
Capital amount in<br> shares ThUS$ 134,750 1,442,893 134,750 342,636
Total number of subscribed shares 142,819,552 142,818,904 142,819,552 120,376,972
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20.4 Disclosures on reserves in Equity
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As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, this caption comprises the following:

Disclosures on reservesin equity As of <br> December 31, <br>2021 As of <br> December 31, <br>2020
ThUS ThUS
Reserve for currency exchange conversion (1) (7,913 (11,569
Reserve for cash flow hedges (2) (34,025 4,491
Reserve for gains and losses from financial assets measured at<br>fair value through other comprehensive income (3) (11,146 6,872
Reserve for actuarial gains or losses in defined benefit plans<br>(4) (4,174 (8,680
Other reserves 13,103 16,318
Total (44,155 7,432

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) This balance reflects retained earnings for changes in the exchange rate when converting the financial statements of subsidiaries whose functional currency is different from the US dollar.

(2) The Company maintains, as hedge instruments, financial derivatives related to obligations with the public issued in UF and Chilean pesos, Changes from the fair value of derivatives designated and classified as hedges are recognized under this classification.

(3) This caption includes the fair value of equity investments that are not held for trading and that the group has irrevocably opted to recognize in this category upon initial recognition. In the event that such equity instruments are fully or partially disposed of, the proportional accumulated effect of accumulated fair value will be transferred to retained earnings.

(4) This caption reflects the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions, mainly changes in the discount rate.

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Movements in other reserves and changes in interest were as follows:

Foreign<br><br>currency<br> translation<br> difference <br>(1) Reserve<br>for cash flow <br>hedges Reserve<br>for actuarial gains<br> and losses from defined <br>benefit plans Reserve<br>for gains (losses)<br> from financial assets <br>measured at fair value<br> through other<br> comprehensive income Other<br><br>reserves Total<br>reserves
Movements Before<br> <br>taxes Before<br><br> taxes Tax Before<br><br> taxes Deferred<br>taxes Before<br><br> Taxes Deferred<br>taxes Before<br><br>taxes Reserves Deferred<br>taxes Total<br><br>reserves
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Balances<br>as of January 1, 2020 (25,745 9,879 (2,683 (11,482 1,992 392 (662 14,086 (12,870 (1,353 (14,223
Movement<br>of reserves (404 (3,706 1,001 955 (145 9,784 (2,642 2,537 9,166 (1,786 7,380
Effect<br>on profit and loss 14,580 - - - - - - (305 14,275 - 14,275
As<br>of December 31, 2020 (11,569 6,173 (1,682 (10,527 1,847 10,176 (3,304 16,318 10,571 (3,139 7,432
Movement<br>of reserves 4,046 (52,762 14,246 4,648 (142 (12,072 3,818 134 (56,006 17,922 (38,084
Effect<br>on profit and loss (390 - - - - - - (3,349 (3,739 - (3,739
Reclassification<br>to retained earnings - - - - - (13,375 3,611 - (13,375 3,611 (9,764
Balances<br>as of December 31, 2021 (7,913 (46,589 12,564 (5,879 1,705 (15,271 4,125 13,103 (62,549 18,394 (44,155

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) See details on reserves for foreign currency translation differences on conversion in Note 25, letter b).

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Otherreserves

This caption corresponds to the legal reserves reported in the stand-alone financial statements of the subsidiaries and associates that are mentioned below and that have been recognized in SQM’s equity through the application of the equity method.

Subsidiary – Associate As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
SQM Iberian S.A. 9,464 9,464
SQM Europe NV 1,957 1,957
Soquimich European holding B.V. 828 828
Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries WWL 455 455
Kore Potash PLC - 3,414
Vitas Fzco. (38 (244
Pavoni & C. Spa 7 -
Others (14 -
Total 12,659 15,874
Other derivative reserves of the acquisition of subsidiaries, which was already under Company ownership at the acquisition date (IAS 27R)
SQM Iberian S.A. (1,677 (1,677
Orcoma Estudios SPA 2,121 2,121
Total Other reserves 13,103 16,318

All values are in US Dollars.

20.5 Dividend policies

As required by Article 79 of the Chilean Companies Act, unless otherwise decided by unanimous vote of the holders of issued and subscribed shares, a publicly traded corporation must annually distribute a cash dividend to its shareholders, prorated based on their shares or the proportion established in the company’s bylaws if there are preferred shares, with at least 30% of our consolidated profit for each year.


Dividend policy forcommercial year 2021

Company’s dividend policy for the 2021 business year was agreed upon by the Board of Directors on April 23, 2021. This dividend policy was amended on November 17, 2021, and establishes the following:

(a) Distribute<br> and pay to the corresponding shareholders, a percentage of the net income that shall be determined<br> per the following financial parameters as a final dividend:
(i) 100% of the<br> profit for 2021 if all the following financial parameters are met: (a) “all current<br> assets” divided by “all current liabilities” is equal to or greater than<br> 2.5 times, and (b) the sum of “all current liabilities” and “all non-current<br> liabilities”, less “cash equivalents”, less “other current financial<br> assets”, all of the above divided by “total equity” in equal or less than<br> 0.85 times.
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(ii) 80% of the<br> profit for 2021 if all the following financial parameters are met: (a) “all current<br> assets” divided by “all current liabilities” is equal to or greater than<br> 2.0 times, and (b) the sum of “all current liabilities” and “all non-current<br> liabilities”, less “cash equivalents”, less “other current financial<br> assets”, all of the above divided by “total equity” in equal or less than<br> 0.95 times.
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(iii) 60% of the<br> profit for 2021 if all the following financial parameters are met: (a) “all current<br> assets” divided by “all current liabilities” is equal to or greater than<br> 1.5 times, and (b) the sum of “all current liabilities” and “all non-current<br> liabilities”, less “cash equivalents”, less “other current financial<br> assets”, all of the above divided by “total equity” in equal or less than<br> 1.05 times.
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(iv) If none of<br> the foregoing financial parameters are met, the Company shall distribute and pay, as a final<br> dividend, and in favor of the respective shareholders, 50% of the 2021 net income.
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(b) Distribute<br> and pay two interim dividends during 2021, which will be charged to the final dividend indicated<br> above against retained earnings reflected in the financial statements as of March 31, 2021<br> and June 30, 2021, by the percentage that corresponds according to the financial parameters<br> expressed in (a) above.
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On May 19, 2021 and August 18, 2021, the Board of Directors agreed to distribute and pay an interim dividend equivalent to US$ 0.23797 per share and US$ 0.31439 per share, respectively, out of the Company's earnings for 2021. These amounts were paid in Chilean peso equivalents at the official US dollar exchange rate on May 28, 2021 and September 1, 2021, respectively (the "Interim Dividends").

(c) The Board<br> of Directors will not distribute any other interim dividends out of 2021 earnings.
(d) At the ordinary<br> meeting to be held in 2022, the Company's Board of Directors will propose a final dividend<br> in line with the percentage corresponding to the financial parameters outlined in (a) above,<br> discounting the provisional dividends and the Interim Dividends. In the event that the amount<br> equivalent to the percentage of the 2021 distributable earnings as described in (a) above<br> is equal to or less than the sum of the Potential Dividend and the Interim Dividends, then<br> no additional amount will be distributed and the Interim Dividends will be deemed to be paid<br> as a final dividend. In any case, the final dividend may not be less than the minimum legal<br> dividend required by law or the bylaws.
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(e) Any remaining<br> amount from the net profits from 2021 can be retained and used to finance the Company’s<br> own operations or one or more of its investment projects, notwithstanding a possible distribution<br> of dividends charged to accumulated profit that might be approved by the shareholders’<br> meeting or the possible future capitalization of all or part of it.
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(f) The payment<br> of additional dividends is not being considered.
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It must be expressly stated that this dividends policy details the intention of the Company’s Board of Directors and its fulfillment depends on the actual profits obtained, as well as on the results indicated by the projections the Company makes from time to time or on the existence of particular conditions, as appropriate. In any case, if the dividend policy set forth by the Board of Directors should undergo any substantial change, the Company must communicate it as a material event.

20.6Interim and provisional dividends

On May 19, 2021, the Board of Directors agreed to pay a provisional dividend equivalent to US$ 0.23797 per share with a charge to Company earnings for 2021. Payment began on this provisional dividend on June 10, 2021.

On August 18, 2021, the Board of Directors agreed to pay a provisional dividend equivalent to US$ 0.31439 per share with a charge to Company earnings for 2021. Payment began on this provisional dividend on September 9, 2021.

On December 22, 2021, the Board of Directors agreed to pay an interim dividend equivalent to US$1.40037 per share out of the Company's retained earnings. This interim dividend was paid on December 30, 2021.

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20.7 Potential and provisional dividends
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Dividends discounted from equity from January to December 2021 and 2020 were the following:

Dividends As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS$ ThUS$
Ajay SQM Chile S.A. Dividends - 556
Ajay SQM Chile S.A Payable Dividend 577 682
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Special Dividend 5,904 5,904
Soquimich Comercial S.A. Payable Dividend 5,927 2,976
Non-controlling interests 12,408 10,118
Interim dividend 157,774 44,986
Special dividend 399,998 100,000
Dividends payable 27,681 4,369
Owners of the Parent 585,453 149,355
Dividends discounted from equity for the period 597,861 159,473
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Note 21        Contingencies and restrictions

In accordance with note 19.1, the Company recognizes a provision for those lawsuits in which there is a probability that the judgments will be unfavorable to the Company. The Company is party to the following lawsuits and other relevant legal actions:

21.1 Lawsuits and other relevant events
(a) In August 1996,<br> Nitratos Naturais do Chile Ltda. was fined by Fazenda do Estado de Sao Paulo for concluding<br> activities without attaching the necessary documentation for submission to the competent<br> authorities. The treasury of the State of Sao Paulo initiated legal actions to collect close<br> to ThUS$ 492. Nitratos Naturais do Chile has presented a case to the federal court of Brazil<br> to request a reduction in the fine, which is currently pending.
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(b) In August 2004,<br> Nitratos Naturais do Chile Ltda. was fined by Fazenda do Estado de Sao Paulo for failing<br> to report trade activities. The treasury of the State of Sao Paulo initiated legal actions<br> to collect close to ThUS$ 265. In 2018, the Court of Appeals agreed to a reduction in the<br> fine and the Fazenda do Estado de Sao Paulo appealed to the Court of Brazil, and this appeal<br> is still pending.
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(c) In December 2010,<br> the city of Pomona in the state of California, United States, filed a claim against SQM NA,<br> which was heard before the US District Court for the Central District of California. The<br> plaintiff requested the payment of expenses and other values related to treatment of groundwater<br> to make it apt for consumption, which involved the extraction of perchlorate in this water,<br> which allegedly came from Chilean fertilizers, for an approximate amount of US$ 30 million.<br> On January 27, 2022, a judgment was issued against SQM NA for MUS$ 48.1, which has been appealed.<br> The Company has recorded a charge of MUS$ 48.1 before taxes to the income statement for the<br> year ended December 30, 2021.
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(d) In December 2010,<br> the city of Lindsay in California, United States, filed a claim against SQM NA, which was<br> heard before the US District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiff<br> requested the payment of expenses and other values related to treatment of groundwater to<br> make it apt for consumption, which involved the extraction of perchlorate in this water,<br> which allegedly came from Chilean fertilizers, the trial is currently suspended.
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(e) In May 2014,<br> a claim of compensation for damages was filed against SQM Nitratos for its alleged extracontractual<br> liability derived from an explosion occurring in 2010 in the vicinity of the town of Baquedano,<br> which caused the death of six workers. The portion of the claim that has not been settled<br> in court is approximately MUS$ 1.2. On May 7, 2019, the 18th Civil Court of Santiago dismissed<br> the claim. The case currently is in the Santiago Court of Appeals, which will make a determination<br> on the motion for appeal and cassation brought about on behalf of the plaintiff.
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(f) In January 2018,<br> the company Transportes Buen Destino S.A. filed an arbitration claim under CAM rules against<br> SQM Salar for controversies resulting from the execution of transport contracts for lithium<br> brine and transport of salts. The amount of the claim is close to MUS$ 3. The arbitration<br> is currently in the evidence stage.
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(g) In September<br> 2018, representatives Claudia Nathalie Mix Jiménez, Gael Fernanda Yeomans Araya, Camila<br> Ruzlay Rojas Valderrama filed a public right annulment suit against Corfo regarding the Salar<br> de Atacama Project Contract signed between Corfo and SQM Salar. The Company has intervened<br> as an independent third party. This discussion stage has concluded. For more information,<br> see Note 21.4.
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(h) The Company and<br> FPC Ingeniería y Construcción SpA were sued in May 2019 for compensation for<br> damages resulting from alleged extracontractual liability derived from the traffic accident<br> occurring on March 5, 2018, involving the overturn of a truck owned by FPC and the subsequent<br> death of its two occupants, both employees of FPC. The four children of one of the deceased<br> workers are the plaintiffs in this case and are seeking compensation for moral damages. The<br> case is in the 19th Civil Court of Santiago and is in the evidence stage. The amount of the<br> claim is close to MUS$ 1.2.
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(i) The company Arrigoni<br> Ingeniería y Construcción S.A. filed a claim in November 2019 against SQM Salar<br> in arbitration court under CAM rules, requesting the conclusion of the Works Contract known<br> as “Expansion of Lithium Carbonate Plant Phase II.” The trial is currently in<br> the evidence stage. The amount of the claim is close to MUS$ 14.6.
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(j) The Company has<br> initiated an arbitration process against the company Sierra Gorda S.C.M. due to controversies<br> originating from the Mining, Royalties and Other Sales Contract dated December 16, 2011.<br> Sierra Gorda S.C.M. has filed counterclaims against the Company. The process is in its evidence<br> stage. The counterclaims filed against the Company amount to MUS$ 46.
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(k) Through resolution<br> dated April 14, 2020, the General Water Bureau (DGA) fined SQM Salar S.A. an amount of 4,180<br> UTM for the alleged violation of article 294 of the Water Code. This resolution was appealed<br> for reconsideration as established in article 136 of the Water Code, and its resolution is<br> currently pending.
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(l) On January 7,<br> 2021, the Company Ocaña y Vega Limited has requested arbitration against the Company<br> to claim compensation for damages associated with the early termination of two construction<br> contracts. The case has reached the evidence gathering stage. The cost of arbitration is<br> valued at approximately ThUS$ 377.
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(m) On April 6, 2021,<br> Empresa Eléctrica Cochrane SpA requested the constitution of arbitration to resolve<br> a dispute in relation to electricity supply contracts signed on March 30, 2012, and February<br> 1, 2013. The trial is currently in the discussion stage. On January 17, 2022, the Company<br> filed a claim for early termination of the electricity supply contracts against Empresa Eléctrica<br> Cochrane SpA. at the same arbitration tribunal.
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(n) In October 2021,<br> the Company requested the constitution of an arbitration against Chilena Consolidada Seguros<br> Generales S.A. to resolve differences in relation to the interpretation and execution of<br> the directors' and officers' liability insurance policy. The lawsuit has been notified to<br> the arbitrator.
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(o) In February 2022,<br> the company Montajes Eléctricos y Construcciones RER Limitada filed a claim for damages<br> before the 21st Civil Court of Santiago against SQM Industrial S.A. for its alleged liability<br> derived from the breach of an electrical installation contract. The case is still in the<br> discussion stage. The amount of the lawsuit is approximately ThUS$542 million.
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The Company and its subsidiaries have been involved and will probably continue to be involved either as plaintiffs or defendants in certain judicial proceedings that have been and will be heard by the arbitration or ordinary courts of justice that will make the final decision. Those proceedings that are regulated by the appropriate legal regulations are intended to exercise or oppose certain actions or exceptions related to certain mining claims either granted or to be granted and that do not or will not affect in an essential manner the development of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Soquimich Comercial S.A. has been involved and will probably continue being involved either as plaintiff or defendant in certain judicial proceedings through which it intends to collect and receive the amounts owed, the total nominal value of which is approximately MUS$ 1.05.

The Company and its subsidiaries have made efforts and continues making efforts to obtain payment of certain amounts that are still owed to the Company due to its activities. Such amounts will continue to be required using judicial or non-judicial means by the plaintiffs, and the actions and exercise related to these are currently in full force and effect.

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21.2 Environmental contingencies
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The SMA issued a resolution dated November 28, 2016, rectified by a resolution dated December 23, 2016, which filed charges against SQM Salar for brine extraction in excess of authorized amounts, progressive impairment of the vitality of carob trees, providing incomplete information modification of follow-up plan variables, and other charges. SQM Salar S.A. presented a compliance program that was accepted by the SMA. On December 2019, the Environmental Court of Antofagasta rendered the accepted compliance program null. In October 2020, the SMA formulated new observations for the compliance program, which will enable the incorporation of improvements in line with the ruling of the Environmental Court of Antofagasta, to then make a determination regarding approval or rejection. If a new compliance program is not approved by the SMA, or if approved and legally challenged and rendered null and void by the Chilean courts, the sanction process against SQM Salar could be resumed. This latter event may consider the application of fines up to MUS$ 9, temporary or permanent closure of facilities and in extreme circumstances, revocation of the respective environmental permit.

21.3 Tax Contingencies

SQM Salar has filed three tax claims against the SII for taxes levied between tax years 2012 and 2018 (business years 2011 to 2017). The SII has sought to broaden the application of the specific tax on mining activities to the extraction of lithium, a substance that is not concessionable by law. The amount associated with these processes totals US$ 90.4 million, which has been paid by SQM Salar. This amount is recorded under “Non-current tax assets” in the Consolidated State of the Company as of December 30, 2021 and 2020.

The non-current tax assets presented in the Company’s Financial Statements as of December 31, 2021 of US$ 90.4 million, correspond to the three claims in the recently mentioned dispute. This amount can be broken down as follows: overcharged amount of US$ 18.9 million; potential specific tax for lithium amounting to US$ 48.6 million (minus effect on first category income tax) and interests associated with this tax for US$ 22.8 million.

The details of the claims can be found below:

(a) On August<br> 26, 2016, a tax claim was filed with the Third Tax and Customs Court of the Metropolitan<br> Region against tax assessments No. 169, 170, 171 and 172 for tax years 2012 to 2014. The<br> amount in dispute is US$ 17.8 million, of which (i) US$ 11.5 million correspond to the contested<br> tax (minus effect on first category income tax), and (ii) US$ 6.3 million correspond to interest<br> and associated fines. On November 28, 2018, the Third Tax and Customs Court rejected the<br> claim, and the case is currently in the Santiago Court of Appeals.
(b) On March<br> 24, 2017, a tax claim was filed with the Third Tax and Customs Court of the Metropolitan<br> Region against tax assessment No. 207 and resolution No. 156, both issued by the SII, for<br> tax years 2015 to 2016. The amount in dispute is US$ 8.6 million, of which (i) US$ 1.3 million<br> correspond to amounts assessed in excess, (ii) US$ 6.9 million correspond to the contested<br> tax (minus effect on first category income tax), and (ii) US$ 0.5 million correspond to interest<br> and fines. On November 28, 2018, the Third Tax and Customs Court rejected the corresponding<br> claim, and the case is currently in the Santiago Court of Appeals.
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(c) On July 15,<br> 2021, SQM Salar filed a public right annulment suit and tax claim with the First Tax and<br> Customs Court of the Metropolitan Region against tax assessments No. 65 and 66 for the 2017<br> and 2018 tax years. The amount in dispute is US$ 63.9 million, of which (i) US$ 17.7 million<br> correspond to overcharged amounts, (ii) US$ 30.2 million correspond to the contested tax<br> (minus effect on first category income tax), and (iii) US$ 16.1 million correspond to interest<br> and fines. This case is under deliberation.
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The SII has not issued an assessment claiming differences in the specific tax on mining activities filed for tax years 2019 onward. If the SII uses criteria similar to that used in previous years, it may issue an assessment in the future for this period. The Company estimates a potential assessment of US$ 79.8 million (minus effect on first category income tax) by the SII, without considering interests and fines.

To date, the Company has recorded no effect corresponding to this tax on its profit and loss.

21.4 Contingencies regarding to the Contracts<br> with Corfo

On September 6, 2018, representatives Claudia Nathalie Mix Jiménez, Gael Fernanda Yeomans Araya and Camila Ruzlay Rojas Valderrama and the Poder Ciudadano political party filed an annulment suit against Corfo, which requested that the Salar de Atacama Project Agreement between Corfo and the Company, SQM Potasio and SQM Salar be annulled. The Companies have taken part of the process as interested third parties.

In the event that the annulment claim is approved for the Salar de Atacama Project Agreement, SQM Salar may be prevented from the exploitation of the mining assets in the Salar de Atacama that it has leased from Corfo.

21.5 Contingencies associated with conflicts between<br> shareholders of the Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries Company

Due to differences between shareholders of the company Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries Company, diverse lawsuits have arisen that may result in claims against SQM Corporation N.V. and by this company against the other shareholders. These disputes may materially affect the value of the investment of the Company in Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Industries Company. At this time, it is not possible to quantify the amounts of these claims.

21.6 Restricted or pledged cash

The subsidiary Isapre Norte Grande Ltda., in compliance with the provisions established by the Chilean Superintendence of Healthcare, which regulates the running of pension-related health institutions, maintains a guarantee in financial instruments delivered in deposits, custody and administration to Banco de Chile.

This guarantee, according to the regulations issued by the Chilean Superintendence of Healthcare is equivalent to the total amount owed to its members and medical providers, Banco de Chile reports the present value of the guarantee to the Chilean Superintendence of Healthcare and Isapre Norte Grande Ltda on a daily basis. As of December 31, 2021, the guarantee amounts to ThUS$ 622.

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December 31, 2021

21.7 Securities obtained from third parties

The main security received (exceeding ThUS$ 100) from third parties to guarantee Soquimich Comercial S.A. their compliance with obligations in contracts of commercial mandates for the distribution and sale of fertilizers amounted to ThUS$ 8,866 and ThUS$ 10,114 on December 31, 2021 and 2020 respectively; which is detailed as follows:

Grantor Relationship As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Ferosor Agrícola S.A. Unrelated Third party
Tattersall Agroinsumos S.A. Unrelated Third party
Covepa SPA Unrelated Third party
Johannes Epple Davanzo Unrelated Third party
Hortofrutícola La Serena Unrelated Third party
Com. Serv Johannes Epple Davanz Unrelated Third party
Juan Luis Gaete Chesta Unrelated Third party
Arena Fertilizantes y Semillas Unrelated Third party
Vicente Oyarce Castro Unrelated Third party
Bernardo Guzmán Schmidt Unrelated Third party
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

21.8 Indirect guarantees

As of December 31, 2021, there are no indirect guarantees.

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Note 22    Environment

22.1 Disclosures of disbursements related to the environment

Environmental protection, respect for human rights and overall impact on sustainability are ongoing concerns of the Company, both in its productive processes and throughout the supply chain. This commitment is supported by the principles indicated in the Company’s Sustainable Development Policy and human rights policy. The Company is currently operating under an Environmental Management System (EMS) that has allowed it to strengthen its environmental performance through the effective application of the Company’s Sustainable Development Policy. In 2020, the company announced an ambitious Sustainable Development Plan, which establishes specific measurable goals that seek to make SQM a leader in sustainability around the world. The main goals proposed are:

i) A 65% reduction in the use of fresh water<br> by the year 2040 and 40% by 2030, with respect to BAU (Bussiness as usual).
ii) A 50% reduction in brine extraction from<br> the Salar de Atacama by 2030, starting with 20% by November 2020, compared to the environmental<br> permit.
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iii) Ensure that all our products are carbon<br> neutral by 2040 and in the case of lithium, iodine and potassium chloride, this goal is for<br> 2030.
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iv) Stimulate more and better instances for<br> dialog with the communities near the operations.
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During the year 2021 we have been making progress with each of these goals, starting with quarterly management of sustainability indicators and monitoring them on a quarterly basis. This has helped us to identify initiatives that help us to achieve these goals.

Operations that use caliche as a raw material are carried out in desert areas with climatic conditions that are favorable for drying solids and evaporating liquids using solar energy. Operations involving the open-pit extraction of minerals.

Many of the Company’s products are shipped in bulk at the Port of Tocopilla. In 2007, the city of Tocopilla was declared a “zone saturated with MP10 Particles” mainly due to the emissions from the electric power plants that operate in that city. In October 2010, the “Decontamination Plan for Tocopilla” was put in place. Accordingly, the Company has committed to taking several measures to mitigate the effects derived from bulk product movements in the port, these measures have been timely implemented since 2007.

The Company carries out environmental follow-up and monitoring plans based on specialized scientific studies. Follow-up on relevant variables defined for each project enables the Company to verify the status, for example, of vegetation, flora, fauna and aquatic life in the ecosystems to protect. Follow-up plans are supported by a broad control network that includes monitoring points such as meteorological stations and wells, satellite images, plots for recording the status of vegetation and fauna, etc. The activities comprised in these plans are reported regularly to authorities based on the Company’s commitments made through resolutions that approve different SQM projects. For the specific case of the Salar de Atacama, the Company has implemented an online platform (www.sqmsenlinea.com), which enables any person to access all the environmental information compiled by the Company in keeping with its commitments.

In this context, the Company maintains environmental monitoring across the systems where it operates, which is supported by numerous studies that integrate diverse scientific efforts from prestigious research centers on a national and international level, such as the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universidad Católica del Norte.

Furthermore, within the framework of the environmental studies which the Company is conducting, the Company performs significant activities in relation to the recording of Pre-Columbian and historical cultural heritage, as well as the protection of heritage sites, in accordance with current Chilean laws. These activities have been especially performed in the areas surrounding Maria Elena (ME) and the Nueva Victoria plant (NV). This effort is being accompanied by outreach activities for the community and development of sites of interest.

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As emphasized in its Sustainable Development Policy, the Company strives to maintain positive relationships with the communities surrounding the locations in which it carries out its operations, as well as to participate in communities’ development by supporting joint projects and activities which help to improve the quality of life for residents. For this purpose, the Company has focused its efforts on activities involving the rescue of historical heritage, education and culture, as well as development. In order to do so, it acts both individually and in conjunction with private and public entities.

22.2 Detailed information on disbursements related to<br> the environment

The cumulative disbursements which the Company had incurred as of December 31, 2021 for the concept of investments in production processes, verification and control of compliance with ordinances and laws related to industrial processes and facilities amounted to ThUS$ 31,128 and are detailed as follows:

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Accumulated expenses as of December 31, 2021

Parent<br> Company or Subsidiary Project<br> Name Associated with Disbursement Reason<br> for Disbursement Asset<br> /<br><br> <br>Expense Disbursement Exact<br> or Estimated<br><br> <br>Date<br> of Disbursement
ThUS
Miscellaneous Environment<br> - Operating Area Not<br> classified Expense 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I017200<br> - CEDAM at Puquíos at Llamara Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I019400<br> - EIA Expansion of TEA and Seawater Impulsion Environmental<br> processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I017600<br> - Regularization of Hazardous Substances Decree Environmental<br> processing Expense 01-06-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I028200<br> - EIA Llamara Environmental<br> processing Expense 12-30-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I028300<br> - Implementation PDC 2019 - Llamara sanction process Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I030700<br> - Sectorial Permits EIA Project TEA Environmental<br> processing Expense 12-06-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I035800<br> - Sustainability DS43 Phase 2 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 07-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-S015900<br> - SQM Sustainability Environmental<br> processing Expense 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-S014200 - Projections Environmental<br> processing Expense 05-19-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I039600<br> - New Warehouse Iodine Stock NV Environmental<br> processing Assets 10-27-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I039700<br> - Adapting tanks for hazardous substances NV Environmental<br> processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-P010300<br> - Adapting tanks for hazardous substances PV Environmental<br> processing Assets 03-16-2021
SQM S.A. 01-P010400<br> - Adaptation of dispatch warehouse PV Environmental<br> processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I038400<br> - Update APT conceptual and numerical hydrogeological model Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-28-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I041400<br> - EIA New ponds and stockpiles at Sur Viejo Environmental<br> processing Expense 11-19-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I044400<br> - Improve NV proprietary warehouse and offices Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 08-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-F000100<br> - EIA Pampa Blanca Maritime Project Environmental<br> processing Expense 11-29-2021
SQM S.A. 01-I050900<br> – Responsible Conduct Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM S.A. 01-S022000<br> - Sustainability projects SQM-Sustainable luminaires iris-NV Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 10-31-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J015700<br> - Update of Closure Plans Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-24-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J017200<br> - Guarantee availability Pampas Industrial Water System Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 07-07-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-I032600<br> - Well Water Efficiency - Water Rec. Nueva Victoria. Stage I (1) Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 07-09-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J022700<br> - DIA integration of Coya Sur site Environmental<br> processing Expense 12-29-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J022800<br> - Adaptation light pollution Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 05-13-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-M004300<br> - Reduction of Industrial Waste Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-I038200<br> - Well water efficiency - Water Rec. Nueva Victoria. Stage II Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 09-30-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-I038600<br> - Monitoring extractions NV Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-07-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J023700<br> - Regularization Hazardous Substances Decree SQM Industrial Environmental<br> processing Assets 10-04-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-I046900<br> - Pilot Floating Photovoltaic Solar Plant (FPV-SV) - Conceptual Engineering Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 09-27-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-M005400<br> - Rio Loa preventive monitoring (water and aquatic biota quality) Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-30-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-M004600<br> - Degreasing chamber TAS ME Plant Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-27-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J013500<br> Handling Equipment Associated with PCBs Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 11-29-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-J015800<br> - Other Sector Regulatory 2019 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 08-27-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-M005600<br> - Improve N&Y warehouse Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-24-2021
SQM Industrial<br> S.A. 04-I050100<br> - Engineering for Orcoma seawater impulsion system Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-29-2021
Subtotal

All values are in US Dollars.

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Accumulated expenses as of December 31, 2021

Parent<br> Company or Subsidiary Project<br> Name Associated with Disbursement Reason<br> for Disbursement Asset<br> / Expense Disbursement Exact<br> or Estimated Date of Disbursement
ThUS
SQM<br> Industrial S.A. 04-F000200<br> - Reopening of Pampa Blanca Project - Mine Operations Center / Conveyors Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Industrial S.A. 04-J029000<br> - Assembly of pilot solar thermal power plant Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SIT<br> S.A. 03-T009900<br> - Air quality monitoring system at Tocopilla Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 11-18-2021
SIT<br> S.A. 03-T010500<br> - Hydrocarbon detection system at Tocopilla port Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 02-15-2021
SIT<br> S.A. 03-T011800<br> - Mechanized Plant Automation Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-30-2021
SIT<br> S.A. 03-T011400<br> - Purchase of spill control materials Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-09-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L014700<br> - Industrial Waste Management Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 10-29-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L018800<br> - UPC Consulting for NW and Others Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 02-12-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L018900<br> - Evaporation 2018-2019 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L021700<br> - Upgrade RH y MA 2019 Environmental<br> processing Expense 08-27-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-S013400-<br> Online Monitoring Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-S016200<br> - Acquisiton of Hardware – Software 2020 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 11-26-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-S016300<br> - Consulting 2020 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 02-25-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-S016400<br> - Implementation Acquiere Environmental DB Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 03-11-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-S016700<br> - Improvements understanding reload Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 03-25-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L025600<br> - Purchase of Generators, Variators, trafos. 2020 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 08-01-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L025800<br> - Normalization of Administration System Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 04-09-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-C008600<br> - Asphalting plants Salar del Carmen Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-20-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L026900<br> - Cameras and lighting at finished product plants Environmental<br> processing Assets 03-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L024200<br> - Environmental and Operational Risk Analysis Study of Salar de Atacama Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-21-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-S016500<br> - Incorporation of test models for artificial intelligence Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 10-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L025300<br> - Compliance with sanitary water resolution Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L026800<br> - Removal of old dryers MOP G III plant Environmental<br> processing Assets 10-21-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L030200<br> - Removal and disposal of non- hazardous waste at Salar de Atacama landfill site Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L030700<br> - Electrification of wells, second stage Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 07-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L028200<br> - Environmental Monitoring 2020 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 09-30-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L029800<br> - Adaptation DS43 Environmental<br> processing Assets 12-12-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L030100<br> - Standardization of Sectorial Environmental Permit 136 for Salar de Atacama Works Environmental<br> processing Expense 06-30-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L031300<br> - Global FM Compliance for Maintenance Area Environmental<br> processing Expense 12-14-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L031700<br> - Regulation of Emissions Sources of Light DS N°43 Environmental<br> processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L032300<br> - Hydrogeology EIA 2021 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-30-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L019800<br> - Salar de Atacama paleoclimatic study Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 11-22-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L032000<br> - Salar Sustainability Project Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 08-11-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-C012400<br> - New Disposal Salt Deposits Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L020000<br> - PSAH Continuous Network Improvement and PC Rhyma Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 10-26-2021
SQM<br> Salar S.A. 19-L034000<br> - Environmental Projects EIA + EIS 2021, 2022 Sustainability:<br> Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
Subtotal

All values are in US Dollars.

151
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Accumulated expenses as of December 31, 2021

ParentCompany orSubsidiary ProjectName Associated with Disbursement Reasonfor Disbursement Asset/Expense Disbursement Exactor EstimatedDate ofDisbursement
ThUS
SQM Nitratos S.A. 12-I039000 - Adapting<br>warehouse for hazardous substances at Mina Oeste Environmental processing Assets 12-29-2021
Minera Búfalo 20-A008200 - Búfalo proyect<br>stage 1 Environmental processing Expense 09-07-2021
Orcoma Estudios Spa 15-I039100 - Sectorial permits<br>and compliance with environmental commitments EIA Orcoma Proyect Environmental processing Expense 09-30-2021
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039400 - Adapting tank at<br>Iris Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039800 - Adequacy of the IRIS<br>hazardous substances warehouse Environmental processing Assets 12-16-2021
Subtotal **** **** **** ****
Total **** **** **** ****

All values are in US Dollars.

152
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Committed expenses for future periods as of December31, 2021

Parent<br>Company or<br><br>Subsidiary Project<br>Name Associated with Disbursement Reason<br>for Disbursement Asset<br>/<br><br>Expense Disbursement Exact<br>or Estimated<br><br>Date of<br><br>Disbursement
ThUS
Miscellaneous Environment - Operating Area Not classified Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I017200 - CEDAM at Puquíos at Llamara Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I017400 - Development of Pintados and Deposit Humberstone Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I028200 - EIA Llamara Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I028300 - Implementation PDC 2019 - Llamara sanction process Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I039600 - New Warehouse Iodine Stock NV Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I039700 - Adapting Pond Substances NV Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-P010300 - Adapting pond substances PV Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-P010400 - Adapting dispatch warehouse PV Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I041400 - DIA New pits and stockpiles in Sur Viejo Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I044400 - Improve NV proprietary warehouse and offices Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-I050900 – Responsible Conduct Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-S022000 - Sustainability projects SQM-Sustainable luminaires<br>iris-NV Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-F000100 - Pampa Blanca EIA - Sea water Project Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM S.A. 01-F000300 - Pampa Blanca Project Reopening - Iodide Plant Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I017700 - Basic Engineering and EIA for TEA industrial<br>area and seawater impulsion N.V Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J013500 - Handling equipment associated with PCBs Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015200 - Implementation Economizers Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015700 - Update of Closure Plans Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015800 - Other Sector Regulatory Measures Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J017200 - Assurance Availability Sistema Agua Industrial<br>Pampas Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-M003900 - Revocation PDME Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J022700 - DIA Integración Faena Coya Sur Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J022800 - Adaptation light pollution Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-M004300 - Reduction of Industrial Waste Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I038200 - Well Water Efficiency N.V. II Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I038600 - Extraction monitoring N.V. Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J023700 - Regularization Hazardous Substances Decree SQM<br>Industrial Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I046900 - Pilot Floating Photovoltaic Solar Plant (FPV-SV)<br>- Conceptual Engineering Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J025000 - Boiler Scrubber NPT3 Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-M005400 - Rio Loa Preventive Monitoring (Water and Aquatic<br>Biota Quality) Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I050100 - Engineering Seawater impulsion system Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-M005600 - Improve N&Y warehouse Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
Subtotal

All values are in US Dollars.

153
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Committed expenses for future periods as of December31, 2021

Parent<br> Company or <br><br> Subsidiary Project<br> Name Associated with Disbursement Reason<br> for Disbursement Asset<br> /<br><br> Expense Disbursement Exact<br> or Estimated <br><br>Date of<br><br> Disbursement
ThUS
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-S022100 - Recovery of prilled<br> heat in CS/Electric Buses Sustainability: Environment<br> and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-F000200 - Pampa Blanca Project Reopening<br> – Mining/Conveyors Operations Center Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J028700 - Electromobility pilot for<br> passenger transportation Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J028800 - NPT2 economizers and structural<br> improvements Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J029000 - Assembly of pilot solar thermal<br> power plant Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SIT S.A. 03-T009900 - Air quality monitoring system<br> Tocopilla Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SIT S.A. 03-T010500 - Hydrocarbon Detection System<br> Tocopilla Port Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SIT S.A. 03-T011400 - Purchase of spill control<br> materials Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SIT S.A. 03-T011800 - Mechanized Plant Automation Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L014700 - Industrial Waste Management Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L018800 - UPC Consulting for NW and<br> Others Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L018900 - Evaporation 2018-2019 Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L019800 - Paleoclimate Study Salar de<br> Atacama Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L020000 - Improvement of Operational<br> Monitoring Network Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L021400 - Environmental monitoring 2019<br> PSA Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L021700 - Update RH y MA 2019 Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A 19-S013400 - Online monitoring Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-C006800 - Renovation lighting towers<br> - Salar del Carmen plant Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L024200 - Environmental Risk Analysis<br> Study Salar de Atacama Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016200 - Acquisition of Hardware- Software Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016300 - Consulting 2020 Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016400 - Implementation Acquiere BD<br> Amb Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016500 - Incorporation of IA prediction<br> test models Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016700 – Improvements to recharge<br> understanding in SdA Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016900 - Monitoring water-vegetation<br> dynamics in the Aguas de Quelana sector Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025300 - Compliance with Sanitary Resolution Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025800 - Normalization of Admin. System Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L028200 - Environmental Monitoring 2020 Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L029800 - Adapting to DS43 Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L030100 - Compliance with Sectoral Environmental<br> Permit 136 at Salar de Atacama site Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L030200 - Removal and final disposal<br> of non-hazardous waste at Salar de Atacama landfill site Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L031300 - Global FM Compliance Maintenance<br> Area Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L031700 - Regulation of Emissions Sources<br> of Light DS N°43 Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L032300 - Hydrogeology EIA 2021 Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-C012400 - New Disposal Salt Deposits Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S021500 - SK Improvements -1300 2021 Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
Subtotal

All values are in US Dollars.

154
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Committed expenses for future periods as of December31, 2021

Parent<br> Company or<br><br> Subsidiary Project<br> Name Associated with Disbursement Reason<br> for Disbursement Asset<br> /<br><br> Expense Disbursement Exact<br> or Estimated<br><br> Date of<br><br> Disbursement
ThUS
SQM Nitratos S.A. 12-I039000 - Adaptation of<br> hazardous waste warehouse Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Nitratos S.A. 12-F000400 - Pampa Blanca Project Reopening<br> – Mining Workshop Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2022
Minera Búfalo 20-A008200 - Metallic Project Buffalo Stage<br> 1 Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
Orcoma Estudios Spa 15-I039100 - Sectoral Permits and compliance<br> EIA Orcoma Proyect Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2022
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039400 - Adapting Pond Iris Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039800 - Adapting hazardous substances warehouse<br> IRIS Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2022
Subtotal
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

155

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Accumulated expenses as of December 31, 2020

Parent<br>Company or<br><br>Subsidiary Project<br>Name Reason<br>for Disbursement Asset<br>/<br><br>Expense Disbursement Exact<br>or Estimated<br><br> Date of<br><br>Disbursement
ThUS
Miscellaneous Environment<br>- Operating Area Not classified Expense 06-30-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I017200 - CEDAM at<br>Puquíos (ponds) at Llamara Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 11-12-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I017600 - Regularization<br>of Substances Decree Environmental processing Expense 10-22-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I018700 - Penalization<br>Process for Salar de Llamara Environmental processing Assets 03-31-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I019400 - EIA Expansion<br>of TEA and Seawater Impulsion Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I028200 - EIA Llamara Environmental processing Expense 12-30-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I028300 - Implementation of PDC 2019 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I030700 - Sector Permits<br>EIA Project Environmental processing Expense 11-20-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I035800 - Sustainability<br>DS43 Phase 2 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 11-03-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I038400 - Update hydrogeological<br>model Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Gasto 12-31-2020
SQM S.A. 01-I039600 - New warehouse<br>iodine stock NV Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2020
SQM S.A. 01-P010400 - Adequacy<br>of office cellar PV Environmental processing Assets 12-06-2020
SQM S.A. 01-S014200 - Proyect Environmental processing Gasto 10-01-2020
SQM S.A. 01-S015900 - Sustainability<br>SQM Environmental processing Gasto 10-26-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I017700 - Basic Engineering<br>and EIA for TEA industrial area and seawater impulsion N.V. Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 07-10-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I025000 - Re-drilling<br>Well 2PL-2 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 02-29-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I032600 - Well Water<br>Efficiency – Rec Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 07-30-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I038200 - Well Water<br>Efficiency 2 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I038600 - Monitoring<br>Extractions NV Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 12-24-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J012200 - DIA and regularization<br>of wells CS Environmental processing Assets 02-25-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015200 - Implement<br>Economizers Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 09-25-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015700 - Update closure<br>plans Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015800 - Other sectoral<br>regularizations Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 09-24-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J017200 - Guarantee<br>availability S Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 07-02-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J022700 - DIA Integración<br>Faena Coya Sur Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J022800 - Adequacy<br>of light pollution Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 11-30-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J023700 - Regularization<br>Decree Hazardous Substances Environmental processing Assets 11-20-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-M004300 - Industrial<br>Waste Reduction Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2020
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-P010200 - PV Piles<br>Project (DIA)+ Study Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 11-24-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-C006800 - Renovation<br>of lighting towers Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 09-07-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-C008600 - Asphalting<br>plants Salar del Carmen Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 12-30-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L014700 - Industrial<br>Waste Handling Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 09-30-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L018800 - UPC Consulting<br>for NW and others Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 11-13-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L018900 - Evaporation 2018-2019 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L019800 - Paleoclimate<br>Study (Iberian) Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 07-16-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L021400 - Environmental<br>Monitoring 2019 Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2020
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L021700 - Improvement<br>of RH and MA 2019 Environmental processing Expense 12-30-2020
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

156
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Accumulated expenses as of December 31, 2020

Parent<br>Company or<br><br>Subsidiary Project<br>Name Reason<br>for Disbursement Asset<br>/ Expense Disbursement
ThUS
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L023200 - Surveying equipment<br>2019 Sustainability: Environment and<br>Risk Prevention Assets 3
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025300 - Compliance with Sanitary Resolution Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 51
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025600 - Purchase of Generators, Miscellaneous Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 62
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025800 - Standardization of Admin. System Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 14
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L026800 - Removal of old Dryers in MOP G<br>III Plant Environmental processing Assets 20
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S013400 - On-Line Monitoring Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 363
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016200 - Acquisition of Hardware - Software Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 8
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016300 - 2020 Consultancy Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 33
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016400 - Implementation Acquisition of<br>BD Amb. Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 4
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016700 - Improved understanding of reloading Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 49
Orcoma Estudios Spa 15-I039100 - Sectoral Permitting and Compliance<br>Amb. Environmental processing Expense 252
Minera Búfalo 20-A008200 - Buffalo Project Environmental processing Expense 61
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039800 - Adequacy of IRIS Hazardous Substances<br>Warehouse Environmental processing Assets 9
Subtotal 929
Total 16,497

All values are in US Dollars.

157
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Future expenses as of December 31, 2020

Parent<br>Company or<br><br>Subsidiary Project<br>Name Reason<br>for Disbursement Asset<br>/<br><br>Expense Disbursement
ThUS
Miscellaneous Environment<br>- Operating Area Not classified Expense 12,276
SQM S.A. 01-I017200 - CEDAM at<br>Puquíos (ponds) at Llamara Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 42
SQM S.A. 01-I017400 - Development<br>of Pintados and surrounding area. Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 108
SQM S.A. 01-I018700 - Salar de<br>Llamara Sanction Process Environmental processing Assets -
SQM S.A. 01-I019400 - EIA Expansion<br>of TEA and Seawater Impulsion Environmental processing Assets 5
SQM S.A. 01-I028300 - Implementation of PDC 2019 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 332
SQM S.A. 01-I030700 - Sectorial<br>Permits EIA Project Tente en el Aire Environmental processing Expense 66
SQM S.A. 01-I031300 - DIA Actualization<br>RCA TEA Environmental processing Expense 369
SQM S.A. 01-I035800 - Substantiation<br>DS43 Phase 2 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 39
SQM S.A. 01-I038400 - Hydrogeological<br>model update Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 124
SQM S.A. 01-I039600 - New Warehouse<br>Stock Iodine NV Environmental processing Assets 606
SQM S.A. 01-I039700 - Substance<br>Pond Adaptation Environmental processing Assets 380
SQM S.A. 01-P010300 - Adequacy<br>of substance tanks Environmental processing Assets 355
SQM S.A. 01-P010400 - Adaptation<br>of PV dispatch warehouse Environmental processing Assets 294
SQM S.A. 01-S014200 - Proyecta Environmental processing Expense 7
SQM S.A. 01-S015900 – SQM<br>Sustainability Environmental processing Expense 155
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I025000 - Re-drilling<br>Well 2PL-2 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 127
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I032600 - Well Water<br>Efficiency – Rec. Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 27
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I038200 - Well Water<br>Efficiency 2 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 551
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-I038600 - Monitoring<br>Extractions NV Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 240
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015200 - Implementation<br>Economizers Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 30
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015700 - Update of<br>Closure Plans Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 17
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J015800 - Other Sector<br>Regulatory Measures Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 120
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J017200 - Guarantee<br>availability S Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 32
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J019900 - Provisional<br>Access to Cerro Domina Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 4
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J022700 - DIA Integration<br>of the Coya Sur mine site Environmental processing Expense 296
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J022800 - Adjustment<br>of Light Pollution Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 321
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-J023700 - Regularization<br>of SQM Industrial Hazardous Substances Decree Environmental processing Assets 615
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-M004300 - Reducción<br>de Residuos Industriales Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 173
SQM Industrial S.A. 04-P010200 - PV Piles<br>Project (EIS)+ Study Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 275
SIT S.A. 03-T009900 - Air Quality<br>Monitoring System Tocopilla Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 82
SIT S.A. 03-T010500 - Hydrocarbon<br>Detection System Tocopilla Port Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 75
SQM Salar S.A. 19-C006800 - Renovation<br>of lighting tower park Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 2
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L014700 - Industrial<br>Waste Management Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 89
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L018800 - UPC Consulting<br>for NW and others Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 46
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L018900 - Evaporation 2018-2019 Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Assets 41
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L019800 - Paleoclimate<br>Study (Iberian) Sustainability: Environment<br>and Risk Prevention Expense 35
Total 18,356

All values are in US Dollars.

158
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Future expenses as of December 31, 2020

Parent Company<br>or Subsidiary Project Name Reason for Disbursement Asset / Expense Disbursement Exact or Estimated<br><br><br>Date of<br><br>Disbursement
ThUS
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L020000 - Improvement of Operations Monitoring<br>Network Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L021400 - Environmental Monitoring 2019 Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L021700 - Update RH y MA 2019 Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L024200 - Environmental Risk Analysis Study Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025300 - Compliance with Sanitary Resolution Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025600 - Purchase of Generators, Variators Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L025800 - Normalization of Admin. System Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L026800 - Removal of old dryers at Plant MOP G III Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-L026900 - Cameras and Lighting Products Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S013400- Online Monitoring Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Expense 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016200 - Acquisition of Hardware- Software Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016300 - Consulting 2020 Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016400 - Implementation Acquiere BD Amb Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016500 - Incorporation of test models Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016700 – Improvements to recharge understanding Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Salar S.A. 19-S016900 - Water dynamics monitoring Sustainability: Environment and Risk Prevention Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Nitratos S.A. 12-I039000 - Adaptation of hazardous waste warehouse Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2021
Orcoma Estudios Spa 15-I039100 - Sectoral Permits and compliance Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2021
Minera Búfalo 20-A008200 - Búfalo Project Environmental processing Expense 12-31-2021
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039400 - Adapting Pond Iris Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2021
SQM Potasio S.A. 14-I039800 - Adapting hazardous substances warehouse<br>IRIS Environmental processing Assets 12-31-2021
Subtotal
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

159
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  December 31, 2021
22.3 Description of each project, indicating whether these are in process<br> or have been finished
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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A.

Environmental Commitments Implementation Projects

I0172: The project includes the commitments the Tamarugos Environmental Management Plan, which contemplates an Environmental Education Program that includes the design, construction and start-up of an Environmental Education Center (CEDAM) at Puquios de Llamara.

I0283: The project involves the implementation of actions committed in the PDC. The implementation considers consulting with consultants (legal, hydrogeological and in processing with PDC), studies and additional follow-up.

I0307: The project involves the preparation and processing of sectoral and environmental permits with the DGA and SERNAGEOMIN for the “Tente en el Aire” Project.

I0384: The project contemplates updating the Conceptual and Numerical Hydrogeological Model for the Pampa del Tamarugal Aquifer.

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

I0176: The project involves diagnosis of works for their adaptation to the recently enacted Regulation of Hazardous Substances.

I0396: The project involves improving NV's hazardous substances pond facilities, in accordance with the Adaptation Plan for Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

I0397: The project involves constructing a new NV warehouse, in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

I0444: The project considers improving the proprietary warehouse and environmental offices in Nueva Victoria.

P0103: The project involves improving the hazardous substances pond facilities at PV, in accordance with the Adaptation Plan for Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

P0104: The project involves adapting the PV warehouse, in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

I0509: The project involves improving the NV Iodine plant sectors aligned with the CR principles in each of the principles that this requires (safety, environment, waste).

S0220: The goal of the project is to finance the change in lighting with less energy consumption in the Iris Camp, aligned with the goals of the company’s sustainable development plan.

Projects for the Studies and Presentationsto the Environmental Assessment System

I0194: The project consists of the preparation and processing of the Environmental Impact Study for Expansion of TEA and Impulsion.

I0282: The project consists of the preparation and processing of the Environmental Impact Study for Llamara.

I0358: The project contemplates standardizing facilities in accordance with standard DS43, Hazardous Substances regulation.

I0414: The project includes the preparation and processing of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required to obtain environmental authorization for additional surface ponds, new scrap storage areas, increased transport of nitrate-rich salts to Coya Sur and increased BF portage (AFA) from Nueva Victoria to Sur Viejo.

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S0142: The project considers SQM baseline survey in terms of ESG, we will compare ourselves to the industry and best practices to later plan how to reduce the gaps in the future with concrete initiatives.

S0159: The project considers surveying all the company’s sustainability initiatives, integrating the different practices in the areas of the company, identifying its strengths and opportunities to strengthen the management of its sustainability, aligning the strategy with the SDGs for all SQM operations in Chile. Support in completing the DJSI survey.

F0001: The project will develop the engineering and studies required to prepare the EIA, sectorial and territorial permits to operate the Pampa Blanca Mine.

SQM Industrial S.A.

Environmental Commitments Implementation Projects

J0158: The project will prepare and process sectorial permits for favorable reports to construct in Coya Sur (CS) and permits for hydraulic works defined in Article 294 of the Water Code (evaporation wells) at CS and NV.

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

I0326: The project considers installation of floating covers to reduce evaporation in water collection wells in NV.

I0382: The project consists of acquisition of floating covers to decrease evaporation, reducing the loss of water resources for the productive phase of iodine.

I0386 The project considers a monitoring and transmission system for effective extractions and dynamic levels in extraction wells owned by SQM, which supply the Nueva Victoria site.

I0469: The project considers the development of conceptual engineering studies for assessment of technical-economic feasibility for the implementation of a pilot floating photovoltaic solar plant in the Sur Viejo water ponds (FPV-SV).

J0135: This project consists of dealing with all the oils and components that contain 50ppm or more of Policlorobife (PCB) by 2025 at the latest.

J0157: The project will update the closure plans in accordance with the normal regime established by current legislation. These requirements include an initial external audit, detailed risks analysis and their control, and other requirements.

J0172: The project will ensure the availability of water resources in "CS, ME, VE and CV" adductions.

J0228: The project considers the installation and normalization of lighting in Coya Sur and María Elena.

J0237: The project involves improving the hazardous substance pond facilities at CS and improvements to the hazardous substance storage facilities at CS and ME, in accordance with the Adaptation Plan for Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

M0043: The project considers the removal of industrial waste to free up the sites defined for this purpose.

M0046: The project involves controlling and eliminating the passage of grease from the TAS plant into the CS plants.

M0056: The project involves improving electrical facilities in the storage warehouses, repairing structures and roofs, improving patio floors, reducing waste generation, reducing the risk of fatigue among warehouse staff and increasing productivity, including equipment with electrical traction and mechanical support for storage and dispatch.

I0501: The project involves constructing a 400 l/s seawater collection and impulsion system for watering the leach heap, iodide plant and evaporation pond.

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J0290 The project will implement a solar pilot plant to generate thermal energy for heating solutions in NPT3. This first stage will draw O&M conclusions as well as yields for a potential industrial plant.

Projects for the Studies and Presentationsto the Environmental Assessment System

J0227: The project consists of the preparation and processing of an Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) to extend the useful life of the NPT2 plant and incorporate fuel with KNO3. Prepare and process a DIA for the expansion and updating of Coya Sur.

M0054: The project involves developing the preliminary identification studies of the mine and PV heap area, identification of intake points and layouts for the sea water impulsion line.

F0002: The project includes the reconstruction and repair of the Mine Operations Centers that treat the leaching process solutions, install the conveyor solutions at the Pampa Blanca site.

SIT S.A.

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

T0099: The project involves preparing a detailed emissions inventory, particulate matter dispersion model and protocol development. Measurement of fugitive emissions from Tocopilla Port operations and Air Quality Monitoring.

T0105: The purpose of the project is to install a system that detects and issues early warnings of hydrocarbons in the sea near the facilities at Tocopilla Port.

T0114: The goal of the project is to have a containment system to protect against water contamination from hydrocarbons or other contaminant liquid substances.

T0118: The objective of the project is to review and engineer all the equipment comprising this shipping circuit, conveyor belts, feeders and control system of the mechanized arm, in order to achieve automation.

SQM Salar S.A.

Environmental Commitments Implementation Projects

L0198: The project will date sediment in the depositional environments of the last 50,000 years to complement the facies sedimentological model provided by the consultant. The project will try to reconstruct the variability history of the lagoon system with absolute ages.

L0200: The project will identify an appropriate device. Field testing of sensors. Purchase of sensors for all points. Installation of sensors. Analyze remote data transmission (future project).

L0217: The project involves quoting new equipment. Purchase of new equipment. Reparation of old equipment for use as backup in the event of unexpected failure of new equipment.

L0301: The project will identify the requirements to request landfill permits and ensure their physical and chemical stability. It will include the safety measures that apply to construction and any future growth, in order to protect the environment and the life and welfare of people.

L0323: This considers undertaking hydrogeological and hydroecological studies, improvements in hydrogeological numerical modeling, instrumentation in environmentally sensitive areas and topographical surveys, to improve the hydrogeological-environmental understanding of the Salar de Atacama, to better respond to questions from environmental officials.

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S0134: The project involves showing information online regarding extractions and reinjections from the Salar. Additionally, it includes biotic and hydrogeological information to show authorities and the community the actions implemented by SQM for the environmental variable it has committed to.

C0124: The project involves the construction of discarded salt deposits, required by the increase in production in the lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate plant.

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

C0086: The project involves asphalting the Salar de Carmen plants to reduce the dust particles in suspension raised during the movement of trucks.

L0147: This project contemplates the reduction of these industrial waste storage points and packaging of different industrial waste according to the RCA and legislation in force.

L0188: The project involves the participation of an external consulting team to narrow down the sources of the risks identified, propose operational optimization plans, improvements to control systems (monitoring networks) and support in modeling this deposit with a view to a better evolution of short- and medium-term projections (5 years).

L0189: It includes improving the current lysimeter stations and implementing new stations in important sectors that are not currently measured, with the ability to remotely transmit information. This will improve the spatial coverage of the stations that measure evaporation within the basin. This considers consulting with an expert to propose methodological improvements.

L0242: This contemplates consulting to study the large-scale behavior of lagoon systems through the development of analytic or semi-analytic solutions.

L0253: This considers the regularization of the potable water system and the disposal of sewage waters from management.

L0256: This contemplates the renovation of generators in SQM Salar to extend their useful life and purchase variators and transformers in different strengths to have stock in the event of failures and thereby ensure ongoing operations.

L0258: This considers the normalization of the Electricity System for maintaining and operating the transformer substations.

L0268: This considers the removal of old dryers and their final disposal at authorized facilities.

L0269: This considers improving controls over plant equipment and feed mixtures to keep products within specifications, to comply with current regulations regarding lighting and mitigate substandard conditions at the plant.

L0282: It will consider an ecological assessment plan and environmental variables, a monitoring and early warning plan, a contingency plan and a vegetation response model. Hydro-geological modeling and early warning well modeling.

L0298: It will consider adapting civil works to store hazardous substances, according to DS43.

L0302: It will consider removing non-hazardous industrial waste stored on site and reduce the amount of waste in authorized landfills.

L0307: It will consider electrifying 21 wells, which represent almost 27% of wells, from the Salar de Atacama generator, to optimize the use of the fuel supply truck, reduce the carbon footprint, and the losses associated with fuel distribution.

L0313: This considers generating protection and backup systems to ensure reliable operation of medium voltage equipment, which may provoke harm to people or damages to facilities.

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L0317: This considers standardizing all external sources of lighting that do not have DS 43 certification for light pollution. The main activity involves regulating or changing all sources of emission that do not meet standards, considering the scopes and procedures established in this decree.

S0162: This contemplates the acquisition of technology for optimization and traceability of GHS data.

S0163: The project contains measurement methodology for different terrain parameters and subsequent conceptual modeling.

S0164: This contemplates the unification of proprietary and third-party databases.

S0165: This project takes responsibility for an opportunity to improve the speed of data analysis and efficiency in decision-making.

S0167: This contemplates a series of measures in the conceptualization of the Salar de Atacama basin, as well as updating data sets, which must be implemented to strengthen the model and which will be the management tool model for the basin.

L0320: The project aims to finance waste separation and recycling initiatives in the Salar de Atacama.

L0340: Elaboración EIA “Plan de Desarrollo Sustentable Salar de Atacama” y Elaboración DIA “Aumento Capacidad y Optimización Producción Planta de Litio Carmen”."

SQM Nitratos S.A.

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

I0390: The project contemplates making improvements to the common warehouse in Mina Oeste based on the commitments defined in the adaptation plan presented to the Health SEREMI, thereby complying with DS43.

Sociedad Contractual Minera Búfalo

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

A0082: The project contemplates the characterization of a potential copper deposit, through the execution of a 3D geophysics program, drilling and sample studies, decreasing the uncertainty of the geological model, as well as processing environmental and sectoral permits that enable the development of activities in the area.

Orcoma Estudios Spa

Environmental Commitments Implementation Projects

I0391: The project consists of obtaining sectoral and environmental sectoral permits for the Orcoma Project.

SQM Potasio S.A.

Environmental Improvement Initiatives andProjects

I0394: The project involves improving Iris's hazardous substances pond facilities, in accordance with the Adaptation Plan for Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

I0398: The project involves adapting the hazardous substances warehouse at the NV Iodine Plant, in accordance with Hazardous Substances Regulation DS 43.

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Note 23 Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income of expenses, included according to their nature
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23.1 Revenue from operating activities customer activities
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The SQM Group derives revenues from the sale of goods (which are recognized at one point in time) and from the provision of services (which are recognized over time) and are distributed among the following geographical areas and main product and service lines:

(a) Geographic areas:
For the year ended December 31, 2021
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Geographic areas Specialty<br><br> plant <br><br>nutrition Iodine and<br><br> derivatives Lithium and<br><br> derivatives Potassium Industrial<br><br> chemicals Other Total ThUS
Chile 136,523 1,538 901 50,573 4,125 25,988
Latin America and the Caribbean 88,990 10,198 4,905 214,304 7,367 523
Europe 179,744 173,329 75,674 33,948 18,662 1,408
North America 314,895 102,746 50,349 57,682 29,860 2,470
Asia and Others 188,663 150,120 804,292 60,085 71,997 456
Total 908,815 437,931 936,121 416,592 132,011 30,845

All values are in US Dollars.

For the year ended as of December 31, 2020
Geographic areas Specialty <br><br>plant <br><br>nutrition Iodine and<br><br> derivatives Lithium and<br><br> derivatives Potassium Industrial<br><br> chemicals Other Total ThUS
Chile 100,353 1,234 399 23,963 4,059 23,737
Latin America and the Caribbean 69,535 10,843 1,597 72,697 4,951 367
Europa 145,896 142,161 49,719 30,029 11,585 735
North America 246,737 90,292 25,558 39,432 23,963 1,588
Asia and Others 139,167 90,127 306,100 43,173 116,050 1,144
Total 701,688 334,657 383,373 209,294 160,608 27,571

All values are in US Dollars.

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(b) Main product and service lines:
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Products and Services For the period from January <br> to December of the year
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2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Specialty plant nutrition
- Sodium Nitrates
- Potassium nitrate and sodium potassium nitrate
- Specialty Blends
- Other specialty fertilizers
Iodine and derivatives
Lithium and derivatives
Potassium
Industrial chemicals
Other
- Services
- Income from property leases
- Income from subleases on right-of-use assets
- Commodities
- Other ordinary income of Commercial Offices
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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23.2 Cost of sales
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Cost of sales broken down by nature of expense:

Nature of expense For the period from January to December of the year
2021 2020
ThUS ThUS
Raw materials and consumables used ) )
Classes of employee benefit expenses ) )
Depreciation expense ) )
Depreciation of Right-of-use Assets (contracts under IFRS 16) ) )
Amortization expense ) )
Investment plan expenses ) )
Provision for materials, spare parts and supplies )
Contractors ) )
Operating leases ) )
Mining concessions ) )
Operational transportation ) )
Freight / product transportation costs ) )
Purchase of products from third parties ) )
Insurance ) )
CORFO rights and other agreements ) )
Export costs ) )
Expenses related to variable lease payments (contracts under IFRS 16) ) )
Variation in gross inventory
Variation in inventory provision
Other
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


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23.3 Other income
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For the period from January <br> to December of the year
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2021 2020
Other income ThUS ThUS
Discounts obtained from suppliers
Fines charged to suppliers
Taxes recovered
Amounts recovered from insurance
Overestimate of provisions for third-party obligations
Sale of assets classified as properties, plant and equipment
Sale of mining rights
Easements, pipelines and roads
Refunds for mining patents and notarial expenses
Others
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

23.4 Administrative expenses
For the period from January <br>to December of the<br>year
--- --- --- --- ---
2021 2020
Administrative expenses ThUS ThUS
Employee benefit expenses ) )
Marketing costs ) )
Amortization expenses ) )
Entertainment expenses ) )
Advisory services ) )
Lease of buildings and facilities ) )
Insurance ) )
Office expenses ) )
Contractors ) )
Depreciation of Right-of-use Assets (contracts under IFRS 16) ) )
Other expenses ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


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23.5 Other expenses
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For the period from January <br>to December of the<br>year
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2021 2020
Other expenses ThUS ThUS
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation of assets not in use )
Subtotal )
Impairment losses / reversals of impairment losses recognized in profit for the year
Properties, plant and equipment ) )
Intangible assets other than goodwill ) )
Goodwill )
Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale
Subtotal ) )
Other expenses, by nature
Legal expenses ) )
VAT and other unrecoverable taxes ) )
Fines paid ) )
Investment plan expenses )
Exploration expenses )
Contributions and donations ) )
Other operating expenses ) )
Subtotal ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

23.6 Other (losses) income
For the period from January<br> to December of the year
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2021 2020
Other (losses) income ThUS ThUS
Adjustment to prior periods due to applying the equity method ) )
Sale of investments in associates )
Impairment of interests in associates )
Sale of investments in joint ventures )
Others ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


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23.7 (Impairment) /reversal of value of financial assets impairment losses
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For the period from January <br> to December of the year
--- --- --- ---
2021 2020
Description ThUS ThUS
(Impairment) /reversal of value of financial assets impairment losses (See Note 13.2) )
Totals )

All values are in US Dollars.


23.8 Summary of expenses by nature

The following summary considers notes 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5

For the period from January<br>to December of the<br>year
2021 2020
Expenses by nature ThUS ThUS
Raw materials and consumables ) )
Employee Benefit Expenses ) )
Depreciation expense ) )
Depreciation of right-of-use Assets ) )
Impairment of properties, plant and equipment, intangible and Goodwill ) )
Amortization expense ) )
Legal expenses ) )
Investment plan expenses ) )
Exploration expenses )
Provision for materials, spare parts and supplies )
Contractors ) )
Operational leases ) )
Mining concessions ) )
Operational transportation ) )
Freight and product transportation costs ) )
Purchase of products from third parties ) )
CORFO rights y other agreements ) )
Export costs ) )
Expenses related to variable lease payments (contracts under IFRS 16) ) )
Insurance ) )
Consultant and advisor services ) )
Variation in gross inventory
Variation in inventory provision
Other expenses ) )
Total expenses by nature ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


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23.9 Finance expenses
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For the period<br>from January<br>to December of the year
--- --- --- --- ---
2021 2020
Finance expenses ThUS ThUS
Interest expense from bank borrowings and overdrafts ) )
Interest expense from bonds ) )
Interest expense from loans ) )
Reversal of capitalized interest expenses
Financial expenses for restoration and rehabilitation provisions )
Interest on lease agreement ) )
Interest and bank charges ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


23.10 Finance income
For the period<br>from January<br>to December of the year
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2021 2020
Finance income ThUS ThUS
Interest from term deposits
Interest from marketable securities
Interest from maintenance of minimum bank balance in current account
Other finance income
Other finance interests
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

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Note 24 Reportable segments

24.1 Reportable segments
(a) General information:
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The amount of each item presented in each operating segment is equal to that reported to the highest authority that makes decisions regarding the operation, in order to decide on the allocation of resources to the defined segments and to assess its performance.

These operating segments mentioned are consistent with the way the Company is managed and how results will be reported by the Company. These segments reflect separate operating results that are regularly reviewed by the executive responsible for operational decisions in order to make decisions about the resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance (See Note 24.2).

The performance of each segment is measured based on net income and revenues. Inter-segment sales are made using terms and conditions at current market rates.

(b) Factors used to identify segments on which a report should be presented:

The segments covered in the report are strategic business units that offer different products and services. These are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.

(c) Description of the types of products and services from which each reportable segment obtains itsincome from ordinary activities

The operating segments, which obtain income from ordinary activities, generate expenses and have its operating results reviewed on a regular basis by the highest authority who makes decisions regarding operations, relate to the following groups of products:

(i) Specialty plant nutrients
(ii) Iodine and its derivatives
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(iii) Lithium and its derivatives
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(iv) Industrial chemicals
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(v) Potassium
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(vi) Other products and services
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(d) Description of income sources for all the other segments
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Information regarding assets, liabilities, profits and expenses that cannot be assigned to the segments indicated above, due to the nature of production processes, is included under the "Unallocated amounts” category of the disclosed information.

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(e) Description of the nature of the differences between measurements of results of reportable segments and the result of the entity before the expense or income tax expense of incomes and discontinued operations
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The information reported in the segments is extracted from the Company’s consolidated financial statements and therefore there is no need to prepare reconciliations between the data mentioned above and those reported in the respective segments, according to what is stated in paragraph 28 of IFRS 8, "Operating Segments".

For the allocation of inventory valuation costs, we identify the direct expenses (can be directly allocated to products) and the common expenses (belong to coproduction processes, for example common leaching expenses for production of Iodine and Nitrates), Direct costs are directly allocated to the product and the common costs are distributed according to percentages that consider different variables in their determination, such as margins, rotation of inventories, revenue, production etc.

The allocation of other common costs that are not included in the inventory valuation process, but go straight to the cost of sales, use similar criteria: the costs associated with a product or sales in particular are assigned to that particular product or sales, and the common costs associated with different products or business lines are allocated according to the sales.

(f) Description of the nature of the differences between measurements of assets of reportable segments and the Company´s assets

Assets are not shown classified by segments, as this information is not readily available, some of these assets are not separable by the type of activity by which they are affected since this information is not used by management in decision-making with respect to resources to be allocated to each defined segment. All assets are disclosed in the "unallocated amounts" category.

(g) Description of the nature of the differences between measurements of liabilities of reportable segments and the Company’s liabilities

Liabilities are not shown classified by segments, as this information is not readily available, some of these liabilities are not separable by the type of activity by which they are affected, since this information is not used by management in decision-making regarding resources to be allocated to each defined segment. All liabilities are disclosed in the "unallocated amounts" category.

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24.2 Reportable<br> segment disclosures:
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Operating segment items as of December 31, 2021 Specialty <br><br> plant <br> nutrients Iodine and its <br><br> derivatives Lithium and <br><br> its derivatives Industrial <br><br> chemicals Potassium Other <br><br> products and <br> services Reportable <br><br> segments Operating <br><br> segments Unallocated <br><br> amounts Total as of <br><br> December 31, <br> 2021
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ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Revenue 908,815 437,931 936,121 132,011 416,592 30,845 2,862,315 2,862,315 - 2,862,315
Revenues from transactions<br> with other operating segments of the same entity - - - - - - - - - -
Revenues<br> from external customers and transactions with other operating segments of the same entity 908,815 437,931 936,121 132,011 416,592 30,845 2,862,315 2,862,315 - 2,862,315
Costs of sales (646,930 (240,341 (494,794 (109,067 (253,125 (27,951 (1,772,208 (1,772,208 - (1,772,208
Administrative expenses - - - - - - - - (118,893 (118,893
Finance expense - - - - - - - - (84,626 (84,626
Depreciation and amortization<br> expense (58,808 (41,215 (65,014 (13,743 (35,290 (169 (214,239 (214,239 - (214,239
The entity’s interest<br> in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for by the equity method - - - - - - - - 11,132 11,132
Income before taxes 261,885 197,590 441,327 22,944 163,467 2,894 1,090,107 1,090,107 (248,886 841,221
Income tax expense - - - - - - - - (249,016 (249,016
Net income<br> (loss) 261,885 197,590 441,327 22,944 163,467 2,894 1,090,107 1,090,107 (497,902 592,205
Assets - - - - - - - - 7,044,297 7,044,297
Equity-accounted investees - - - - - - - - 39,824 39,824
Incorporation of non-current<br> assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, net defined benefit assets and rights arising from insurance contracts - - - - - - - - 152,663 152,663
Other Liabilities - - - - - - - - 3,828,326 3,828,326
Impairment loss of financial<br> assets recognized in profit or loss - (235 (235
Impairment loss of non-financial<br> assets recognized in profit or loss - - - - - - - - (6,060 (6,060
Cash flows from operating activities - - - - - - - - 822,520 822,520
Cash flows used in investing<br> activities - - - - - - - - (1,006,943 (1,006,943
Cash flows from financing activities - - - - - - - - 1,206,485 1,206,485

All values are in US Dollars.

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Operating segment items as of December 31, 2020 Specialty <br><br> plant <br> nutrients Iodine and its <br><br> derivatives Lithium and <br><br> its derivatives Industrial <br><br> chemicals Potassium Other <br><br> products and <br> services Reportable <br><br> segments Operating <br><br> segments Unallocated <br><br> amounts Total as of <br><br> December 31, <br> 2020
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ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Revenue 701,688 334,657 383,373 160,608 209,294 27,571 1,817,191 1,817,191 - 1,817,191
Revenues from transactions<br> with other operating segments of the same entity - - - - - - - - - -
Revenues<br> from external customers and transactions with other operating segments of the same entity 701,688 334,657 383,373 160,608 209,294 27,571 1,817,191 1,817,191 - 1,817,191
Costs of sales (537,801 (168,499 (297,048 (119,092 (187,019 (24,862 (1,334,321 (1,334,321 - (1,334,321
Administrative expenses - - - - - - - - (107,017 (107,017
Finance expense - - - - - - - - (82,199 (82,199
Depreciation and amortization<br> expense (55,335 (40,687 (56,092 (14,136 (34,570 (3,092 (203,912 (203,912 - (203,912
The entity’s interest<br> in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for by the equity method - - - - - - - - 8,940 8,940
Income tax expense, continuing<br> operations 163,887 166,158 86,325 41,516 22,275 2,709 482,870 482,870 (244,332 238,538
Income tax expense - - - - - - - - (70,179 (70,179
Net income<br> (loss) 163,887 166,158 86,325 41,516 22,275 2,709 482,870 482,870 (314,511 168,359
Assets - - - - - - - - 4,818,463 4,818,463
Equity-accounted investees - - - - - - - - 85,993 85,993
Incorporation of non-current<br> assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, net defined benefit assets and rights arising from insurance contracts - - - - - - - - 358,009 358,009
Other Liabilities - - - - - - - - 2,655,885 2,655,885
Impairment loss of financial<br> assets recognized in profit or loss - - - - - - - - 4,684 4,684
Reversal of impairment losses<br> recognized in profit or loss - - - - - - - - (11,644 (11,644
Cash flows from operating activities - - - - - - - - 182,234 182,234
Cash flows used in investing<br> activities - - - - - - - - (167,091 (167,091
Cash flows used in financing<br> activities - - - - - - - - (94,132 (94,132

All values are in US Dollars.


175

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br><br><br>December31, 2021
24.3 Statement<br> of comprehensive income classified by reportable segments based on groups of products
--- ---
Items in the statement of comprehensive income as of <br><br> December 31, 2021 Specialty plant <br> nutrients Iodine and its <br> derivatives Lithium and its <br> derivatives Industrial <br> chemicals Potassium Other products <br> and services Corporate Unit Total segments <br> and corporate  unit
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Revenue 908,815 437,931 936,121 132,011 416,592 30,845 - 2,862,315
Costs of sales (646,930 (240,341 (494,794 (109,067 (253,125 (27,951 - (1,772,208
Gross profit 261,885 197,590 441,327 22,944 163,467 2,894 - 1,090,107
Other incomes by function - - - - - - 19,552 19,552
Administrative expenses - - - - - - (118,893 (118,893
Other expenses by function - - - - - - (60,605 (60,605
Impairment of gains and review<br> of impairment losses (impairment losses) determined in accordance with<br><br> IFRS 9 - - - - - - (235 (235
Other losses - - - - - - (2,638 (2,638
Financial income - - - - - - 4,668 4,668
Financial costs - - - - - - (84,626 (84,626
Interest in the profit (loss)<br> of associates and joint ventures accounted for by the equity method - - - - - - 11,132 11,132
Exchange differences - - - - - - (17,241 (17,241
Profit (loss)<br> before taxes 261,885 197,590 441,327 22,944 163,467 2,894 (248,886 841,221
Income tax expense - - - - - - (249,016 (249,016
Profit (loss)<br> net 261,885 197,590 441,327 22,944 163,467 2,894 (497,902 592,205

All values are in US Dollars.

176

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements<br><br><br><br>December31, 2021
Items in the statement of comprehensive income as of December 31, 2020 Specialty plant<br> nutrients Iodine and its<br> derivatives Lithium and its<br> derivatives Industrial<br> chemicals Potassium Other products<br> and services Corporate Unit Total segments<br> and corporate<br> unit
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Revenue 701,688 334,657 383,373 160,608 209,294 27,571 - 1,817,191
Cost of sales (537,801 (168,499 (297,048 (119,092 (187,019 (24,862 - (1,334,321
Gross profit 163,887 166,158 86,325 41,516 22,275 2,709 - 482,870
Other incomes by function - - - - - - 26,893 26,893
Administrative expenses - - - - - - (107,017 (107,017
Other expenses by function - - - - - - (99,612 (99,612
Impairment of gains and<br> review of impairment losses (impairment losses) determined in accordance with IFRS 9 - - - - - - 4,684 4,684
Other losses - - - - - - (5,313 (5,313
Financial income - - - - - - 13,715 13,715
Financial costs - - - - - - (82,199 (82,199
Interest in the profit or<br> loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for by the equity method - - - - - - 8,940 8,940
Exchange differences - - - - - - (4,423 (4,423
Profit (loss) before taxes 163,887 166,158 86,325 41,516 22,275 2,709 (244,332 238,538
Income tax expense - - - - - - (70,179 (70,179
Profit (loss) from continuing operations 163,887 166,158 86,325 41,516 22,275 2,709 (314,511 168,359

All values are in US Dollars.

177
Notes<br> to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br><br> December 31, 2021
24.4 Disclosures on geographical areas
--- ---

As indicated in paragraph 33 of IFRS 8, the entity discloses geographical information on its revenue from operating activities with external customers and from non-current assets that are not financial instruments, deferred income tax assets, assets related to post-employment benefits or rights derived from insurance contracts.

24.5 Disclosures on main customers

With respect to the degree of dependency of the Company on its customers, in accordance with paragraph 34 of IFRS 8, the Company has no external customers who individually represent 10% or more of its revenue.

178
Notes<br> to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br><br> December 31, 2021
24.6 Segments by geographical areas
--- ---
Chile Latin<br> America and the Caribbean Europe North<br> America Asia<br> and others Total
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Items<br> as of December 31, 2021 ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Revenue
Investment<br> accounted for under the equity method
Intangible<br> assets other than goodwill
Goodwill
Property,<br> plant and equipment, net
Right-of-use<br> assets
Other<br> non-current assets
Non-current<br> assets

All values are in US Dollars.


Chile Latin<br> America and the Caribbean Europe North<br> America Asia<br> and others Total
Items<br> as of December 31, 2020 ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Revenue
Investment accounted for under<br> the equity method
Intangible assets other than<br> goodwill
Goodwill
Property, plant and equipment,<br> net
Right-of-use assets
Other non-current assets
Non-current<br> assets

All values are in US Dollars.

179

Notes<br> to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br><br> December 31, 2021

Note 25 Effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates

(a) Foreign currency exchange differences recognized in profit or loss and other comprehensive income:
Foreign<br> currency exchange differences recognized in profit or loss and other comprehensive income As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2021 As of<br> <br>December 31,<br> <br>2020
--- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
Conversion<br> foreign exchange gains (losses) recognized in the result of the year (17,241 (4,423
Conversion foreign<br> exchange reserves
Conversion foreign exchange reserves<br> attributable to the owners of the controlling entity 3,656 14,176
Conversion foreign exchange reserves<br> attributable to the non-controlling entity 584 (176
Total 4,240 14,000

All values are in US Dollars.


(b) Reserves for foreign currency exchange differences:

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, are detailed as follows:

Details As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Changes in equity generated by the equity<br> method value through conversion:
Comercial<br> Hydro S.A.
SQMC Internacional Ltda. ) )
Proinsa Ltda. ) )
Comercial Agrorama Ltda. )
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda. ) )
Almacenes y Depósitos<br> Ltda.
Sacal S.A. ) )
Sociedad Prestadora de<br> Servicios de Salud Cruz del Norte S.A. ) )
Agrorama S.A.
SQM Vitas Fzco ) )
Ajay Europe ) )
SQM Oceanía Pty<br> Ltd. ) )
SQM Indonesia S.A. ) )
Abu Dhabi Fertillizers<br> Industries WWL.
SQM Holland B.V.
SQM Thailand Limited ) )
SQM Europe ) )
SQM Australia Pty Ltd. ) )
Pavoni & C. Spa )
Kore Potash PLC (a) )
SQM Colombia SAS ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

(c) Functional and presentation currency

The functional currency of these companies corresponds to the currency of the country of origin of each entity, and its presentation currency is the dollar.

(d) Reasons to use one presentation currency and a different functional currency

-        A relevant portion of the revenues of these subsidiaries are associated with the local currency.

-        The cost structure of these companies is affected by the local currency.

180
Notes<br> to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br><br> December 31, 2021

Note 26 Disclosures on the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates

a) Assets held in foreign currency subject to<br> fluctuations in exchange rates are detailed as follows:
Class<br> of Asset Currency As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
--- --- ---
ThUS
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents CLP
Cash and cash equivalents CNY
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents AUD
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents MXN
Cash and cash equivalents PEN
Cash and cash equivalents AED
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents ZAR
Cash and cash equivalents KRW
Cash and cash equivalents IDR
Cash and cash equivalents PLN
Subtotal cash and<br> cash equivalents
Other current financial assets
Other current financial assets BRL
Other current financial assets CLP
Subtotal other current<br> financial assets
Other current non-financial assets
Other current non-financial assets AUD
Other current non-financial assets CLF
Other current non-financial assets CLP
Other current non-financial assets CNY
Other current non-financial assets
Other current non-financial assets COP
Other current non-financial assets MXN
Other current non-financial assets THB
Other current non-financial assets
Other current non-financial assets ZAR
Other current non-financial assets SEK
Subtotal other non-financial<br> current assets
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables PEN
Trade and other receivables BRL
Trade and other receivables CLF
Trade and other receivables CLP
Trade and other receivables CNY
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables MXN
Trade and other receivables AED
Trade and other receivables THB
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables AUD
Trade and other receivables ZAR
Trade and other receivables COP
Trade and other receivables SEK
Subtotal trade and<br> other receivables
Receivables from related parties
Receivables from related parties
Receivables from related parties AUD
Subtotal receivables<br> from related parties

All values are in US Dollars.

181
Notes<br> to the Consolidated Financial Statements <br><br> December 31, 2021
Class of assets Currency As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- ---
ThUS
Current inventories
Subtotal Current Inventories
Current tax assets
Current tax assets BRL
Current tax assets CLP
Current tax assets
Current tax assets MXN
Current tax assets PEN
Current tax assets ZAR
Current tax assets COP
Current tax assets THB
Subtotal current tax assets
Non-current assets or groups of assets classified as held for sale
Subtotal Non-current assets or groups of assets classified as held for sale
Total current assets
Other non-current financial assets
Other non-current financial assets CLP
Other non-current financial assets
Subtotal Other non-current financial assets
Other non-current non-financial assets
Other non-current non-financial assets BRL
Other non-current non-financial assets KRW
Other non-current non-financial assets
Other non-current non-financial assets CLP
Other non-current non-financial assets AUD
Subtotal Other non-current non-financial assets
Other receivables, non-current
Other receivables, non-current CLF
Other receivables, non-current MXN
Other receivables, non-current CLP
Subtotal Other receivables, non-current
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting TRY
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting AED
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting
Investments classified using the equity method of accounting THB
Subtotal Investments classified using the equity method of accounting
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill MXN
Intangible assets other than goodwill CLP
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill CNY
Intangible assets other than goodwill KRW
Subtotal intangible assets other than goodwill
Purchases goodwill, gross
Purchases goodwill, gross
Subtotal Purchases goodwill, gross
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment CLP
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment AED
Property, plant and equipment BRL
Property, plant and equipment MXN
Property, plant and equipment COP
Property, plant and equipment KRW
Subtotal property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Right-of-use assets
Right-of-use assets AED
Right-of-use assets MXN
Subtotal Right-of-use assets
Non-current tax assets
Subtotal non-current tax assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets

All values are in US Dollars.

182
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
More than 90 <br>days to 1 year Total Up to 90 days More than 90<br> days to 1 year Total
Class of liability Currency ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Current liabilities
Other current financial liabilities
Other current financial liabilities CLF
Subtotal other current financial liabilities
Lease liabilities, current
Lease liabilities, current CLF
Lease liabilities, current MXN
Lease liabilities, current
Subtotal Lease liabilities, current
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables CLF
Trade and other payables BRL
Trade and other payables THB
Trade and other payables CLP
Trade and other payables CNY
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables MXN
Trade and other payables PEN
Trade and other payables AUD
Trade and other payables ZAR
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables COP
Subtotal trade and other payables
Trade payables due to related parties, current
Trade payables due to related parties, current AUD
Subtotal Trade payables due to related parties, current
Other current provisions
Other current provisions CLP
Subtotal other current provisions

All values are in US Dollars.


183
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2020
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
91 days to 1 year Total Up to90 days 91 days to 1 year Total
Class of liability Currency ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Current tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities CLP
Current tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities MXN
Subtotal current tax liabilities
Provisions for employee benefits, current
Provisions for employee benefits, current AUD
Provisions for employee benefits, current CLP
Provisions for employee benefits, current
Provisions for employee benefits, current MXN
Subtotal Provisions for employee benefits, current
Other current non-financial liabilities
Other current non-financial liabilities BRL
Other current non-financial liabilities CLP
Other current non-financial liabilities CNY
Other current non-financial liabilities
Other current non-financial liabilities MXN
Other current non-financial liabilities
Other current non-financial liabilities PEN
Other current non-financial liabilities COP
Other current non-financial liabilities ARS
Other current non-financial liabilities ZAR
Subtotal other current non-financial liabilities
Total current liabilities

All values are in US Dollars.

184
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Over<br> 2 years to 3 <br> years Over<br> 3 years to 4 <br> years Over<br> 4 years to 5 <br> years Over<br> 5 years Total
Class<br> of liability Currency ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Non-current<br> liabilities
Other<br> non-current financial liabilities
Other non-current<br> financial liabilities CLF
Subtotal<br> Other non-current financial liabilities
Non-current<br> lease liabilities
Non-current<br> lease liabilities UF
Non-current<br> lease liabilities MXN
Non-current<br> lease liabilities
Subtotal<br> non-current lease liabilities
Non-current<br> Trade and other payables
Subtotal<br> Non-current Trade and other payables
Other non-current<br> provisions
Subtotal<br> Other non-current provisions
Deferred<br> tax liabilities
Subtotal<br> Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions<br> for employee benefits, non-current
Provisions<br> for employee benefits, non-current CLP
Subtotal<br> Provisions for employee benefits, non-current
Total<br> non-current liabilities
Total<br> liabilities

All values are in US Dollars.

185
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Over<br> 2 years to 3<br> years Over<br> 3 years to 4<br> years Over<br> 4 years to 5<br> years Over<br> 5 years Total
Class<br> of liability Currency ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Non-current<br> liabilities
Other<br> non-current financial liabilities
Other<br> non-current financial liabilities CLF
Subtotal<br> Other non-current financial liabilities
Non-current<br> lease liabilities
Non-current<br> lease liabilities UF
Non-current<br> lease liabilities MXN
Non-current<br> lease liabilities
Subtotal<br> non-current lease liabilities
Non-current<br> Trade and other payables
Subtotal<br> Non-current Trade and other payables
Other<br> non-current provisions
Subtotal<br> Other non-current provisions
Deferred<br> tax liabilities
Subtotal<br> Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions<br> for employee benefits, non-current
Provisions<br> for employee benefits, non-current CLP
Provisions<br> for employee benefits, non-current
Subtotal<br> Provisions for employee benefits, non-current
Total<br> non-current liabilities
Total<br> liabilities

All values are in US Dollars.

Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the statement of net income and other comprehensive income.

For the period from January to December of the year
2021 2020
Foreign currency exchange rate changes ThUS ThUS
Profit (loss) in foreign currency ) )
Foreign currency translation reserve
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

The average and closing exchange rate for foreign currency is disclosed in Note 3.3

186
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Note 27 Income tax and deferred taxes

Tax receivables as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, are as follows:

27.1 Current and non-current tax assets
(a) Current
--- ---
As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- ---
Current tax assets ThUS ThUS
Monthly provisional income tax payments, Chilean companies
Monthly provisional income tax payments, foreign companies
Corporate tax credits (1)
1st category tax absorbed by tax losses (2)
Taxes in recovery process
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(b) Non-current
As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
--- --- ---
Non-current tax assets ThUS ThUS
Monthly provisional income tax payments, Chilean companies compensated by the specific tax on mining activity (Lithium)
Specific tax on mining activities (IEAM) paid by Lithium (on consignment)
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) These credits are available for companies and are related to corporate tax payments in April of the following<br>year. These credits include, among others, credits for training expenses (SENCE), credits for acquisition of fixed assets, donations and<br>credits in Chile for taxes paid abroad.
(2) This concept corresponds to the tax loss absorption determined by the company at the end of the year,<br>which must be attributed to the dividends received during the year.
--- ---
187
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
27.2 Current tax liabilities
--- ---
Current tax liabilities As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
--- --- ---
ThUS ThUS
1st Category income tax
Foreign company income tax
Article 21 single tax
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

Income tax is calculated based on the profit or loss for tax purposes that is applied to the effective tax rate applicable in Chile. As established by Law No. 20,780 is 27%.

The royalty is determined by applying the taxable rate to the net operating income obtained, according to the chart in force. The Company currently provisioned 6.51% for mining royalties that involve operations in the Salar de Atacama and 5.22% for caliche extraction operations.

The income tax rate for the main countries where the Company operates is presented below:

Income tax Income tax
Country 2021 2020
Spain 25 % 25 %
Belgium 25 % 25 %
Mexico 30 % 30 %
United States 21%<br> + 3.51 % 21%<br> + 3.36 %
South Africa 28 % 28 %
China 25%+12 %<br> (1) 25 %

(1) Additional 12% tax over the VAT calculation.

188
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
27.3 Income tax and deferred taxes
--- ---
(a) Deferred<br> tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2021
--- ---
Net liability position
--- --- --- ---
Description of deferred tax assets<br> and liabilities as of December 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities
ThUS ThUS
Unrealized loss
Property, plant and equipment and capitalized interest )
Restoration and rehabilitation provision
Manufacturing expenses )
Employee benefits and unemployment insurance )
Vacation accrual
Inventory provision
Materials provision
Others employee benefits
Research and development expenses )
Bad debt provision
Provision for legal complaints and expenses
Loan acquisition expenses )
Financial instruments recorded at market value
Specific tax on mining activity )
Tax loss benefit
Other
Foreign items (other)
Balances to date )
Net balance )

All values are in US Dollars.

189
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
(b) Deferred tax assets and liabilities<br> as of December 31, 2020
--- ---
Net liability position
--- --- --- ---
Description of deferred tax assets<br> and liabilities as of December 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities
ThUS ThUS
Unrealized loss
Property, plant and equipment and capitalized interest )
Restoration and rehabilitation provision
Manufacturing expenses )
Employee benefits and unemployment insurance )
Vacation accrual
Inventory provision
Materials provision
Research and development expenses )
Bad debt provision
Provision for legal complaints and expenses
Loan acquisition expenses )
Financial instruments recorded at market value )
Specific tax on mining activity )
Tax loss benefit
Other
Foreign items (other) )
Balances to date )
Net balance )

All values are in US Dollars.

190
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
(c) Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liabilities (assets)<br> as of December 31, 2021
--- ---
Reconciliation of changes in deferred<br> tax liabilities (assets) Deferred tax <br> liability<br> (asset)<br><br> at beginning of<br><br> period Deferred tax<br><br> (expense)<br><br> benefit recognized in<br><br> profit (loss) for<br><br> the year Deferred taxes<br><br> related to items<br><br> credited<br><br> (charged) directly <br><br> to equity Total increases<br><br> (decreases) in<br><br> deferred tax<br><br> liabilities (assets) Deferred tax<br><br> liability (asset)<br><br> at end of <br><br> period
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Unrealized loss (90,585 (53,596 - (53,596 (144,181
Property, plant and equipment and capitalized interest 187,168 1,905 - 1,905 189,073
Restoration and rehabilitation provision (6,597 30 - 30 (6,567
Manufacturing expenses 107,215 966 - 966 108,181
Employee benefits and unemployment insurance 6,669 687 130 817 7,486
Vacation accrual (6,138 99 - 99 (6,039
Inventory provision (22,200 1,643 - 1,643 (20,557
Materials provision (8,812 (1,742 - (1,742 (10,554
Derivative financial instruments - 14,246 (14,246 - -
Others employee benefits - (929 - (929 (929
Research and development expenses 3,581 1,806 - 1,806 5,387
Bad debt provision (5,072 2,364 - 2,364 (2,708
Provision for legal complaints and expenses (19,637 19,303 - 19,303 (334
Loan approval expenses 5,212 3,755 - 3,755 8,967
Financial instruments recorded at market value 3,929 (5,354 (3,818 (9,172 (5,243
Specific tax on mining activity 3,012 1,521 12 1,533 4,545
Tax loss benefit (844 (6,269 - (6,269 (7,113
Others (1,454 (7,408 - (7,408 (8,862
Foreign items (other) 654 (790 - (790 (136
Total temporary differences, unused losses<br> and unused tax credits 156,101 (27,763 (17,922 (45,685 110,416

All values are in US Dollars.

191
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
(d) Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liabilities<br> (assets) as of December 31, 2020
--- ---
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liabilities<br> (assets) Deferred tax liability<br> (asset) at beginning of period Deferred tax (expense)<br> benefit recognized in profit (loss) for the year Deferred taxes<br> related to items credited (charged) directly to equity Total increases<br> (decreases) in deferred tax liabilities (assets) Deferred tax liability<br> (asset) at end of period
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS ThUS
Unrealized loss ) ) ) )
Property, plant and equipment and capitalized interest ) )
Facility closure provision ) )
Manufacturing expenses
Employee benefits and unemployment insurance
Vacation accrual ) ) ) )
Inventory provision ) )
Materials provision ) ) ) )
Derivative financial instruments )
Others employee benefits )
Research and development expenses
bad debt provision ) ) ) )
Provision for legal complaints and expenses ) ) ) )
Loan approval expenses
Financial instruments recorded at market value
specific tax on mining activity )
Tax loss benefit ) )
Others ) ) )
Foreign items (other) )
Total temporary differences,<br> unused losses and unused tax credits ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

(e) Deferred taxes related to benefits for tax losses

The Company’s tax loss carryforwards were mainly generated by losses in Chile, which in accordance with current Chilean tax regulations have no expiration date.

As of December 31, 2021, and 2020, tax loss carryforwards are detailed as follows:

Deferred taxes related to benefits<br> for tax losses As<br> of December<br> 31, 2021 As<br> of December<br> 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Chile
Foreign
Total

All values are in US Dollars.

The tax losses as of December 31, 2021, which are the basis for these deferred taxes correspond mainly to SQM S.A., SQM Potasio S.A., Comercial Hydro S.A., Orcoma SpA., Orcoma Estudio SpA y SCM Bufalo.

192
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

(f)        Movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities

Movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are detailed as follows:

Assets (liabilities)
Movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Deferred tax assets and liabilities, net opening balance ) )
Increase (decrease) in deferred taxes in profit or loss
Increase (decrease) deferred taxes in equity )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

(g)       Disclosures on income tax (expenses) benefit

Current and deferred tax (expenses) benefit are detailed as follows:

(Expense) Income
Disclosures on income tax (expense) benefit As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Current income tax (expense) benefit
Current tax (expense) ) )
Adjustments to prior year current income tax (expense) benefit )
Current income tax expense, net, total ) )
Deferred tax (expense) benefit
Deferred tax benefits relating to the creation and reversal of temporary differences
Tax adjustments related to the creation and reversal of temporary differences from the previous year )
Total deferred tax benefits, net
Income tax expense ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

Tax (expenses) benefits for foreign and domestic parties are detailed as follows:

(Expense) Income
Income tax (expense) benefit As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Current income tax benefit (expense) by foreign and domestic parties, net
Current income tax (expenses), foreign parties, net ) )
Current income tax (expenses), domestic, net ) )
Current income tax expense, net, total ) )
Deferred tax benefit (expense) by foreign and domestic parties, net
Current income tax benefit (expense) benefit, foreign parties, net )
Current income tax benefits, domestic, net
Deferred tax expense, net, total
Income tax expense ) )

All values are in US Dollars.


193
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

(h)       Disclosures on the tax effects of other comprehensive income components:

As of December 31, 2021
Income tax related to other income and expense components with a charge or <br><br>credit to net equity Amount before taxes (expense) gain (Expense) income for income taxes Amount after taxes
ThUS ThUS ThUS
Gain (losses) from defined benefit plans )
Cash flow hedge ) )
Reserve for gains (losses) gains from financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income ) )
Total ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

As of December 31, 2020
Income tax related to other income and expense components with a charge or<br><br> credit to net equity Amount before taxes <br>(expense) gain (Expense) income for <br>income taxes Amount after taxes
ThUS ThUS ThUS
Gains (losses) from defined benefit plans )
Cash flow hedges ) )
Reserve for gains (losses) from financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income )
Total )

All values are in US Dollars.

(i)        Explanation of the relationship between (expense) benefit for tax purposes and accounting income.

Based on IAS 12, paragraph 81, letter “c”, the company has estimated that the method that discloses the most significant information for users of the financial statements is the numeric conciliation between the tax benefit (expense) and the result of multiplying the accounting profit by the current rate in Chile. The aforementioned choice is based on the fact that the Company and subsidiaries established in Chile generate a large part of the Company’s tax benefit (expense). The amounts provided by subsidiaries established outside Chile have no relative importance in the overall context.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Reconciliation between the tax benefit (expense) and the tax calculated by multiplying income before taxes by the Chilean corporate income tax rate.

(Expense) Benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
ThUS ThUS
Consolidated income before taxes
Statutory Income tax rate in Chile % %
Tax expense using the statutory tax rate ) )
Net effect of royalty tax payments ) )
Effect of other additional taxes affected by article 21 and passive income ) )
Tax effect of revenue from regular activities exempt from taxation )
Tax rate effect of non-tax-deductible expenses for determining taxable profit (loss) ) )
Tax effect of tax rates supported abroad ) )
Effects of changes resulting from classifying a permanent item as a temporary one
Other tax effects ) )
Tax expense using the effective tax rate ) )

All values are in US Dollars.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021
(j) Tax periods potentially subject to verification:
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The SQM Group’s Companies are potentially subject to income tax audits by tax authorities in each country These audits are limited to a number of interim tax periods, which, in general, when they elapse, give rise to the expiration of these inspections.

Tax audits, due to their nature, are often complex and may require several years. Below, we provide a summary of tax periods that are potentially subject to verification, in accordance with the tax regulations in force in the country of origin:

(i) Chile

According to article 200 of Decree Law No 830, the taxes will be reviewed for any deficiencies in terms of payment and to generate any taxes that might arise. There is a 3-year prescriptive period for such review, dating from the expiration of the legal deadline when payment should have been made. This prescriptive period can be extended to 6 years for the revision of taxes subject to declaration, when such declaration has not been filed or has been presented with maliciously false information.

(ii) United States

In the United States, the tax authority may review tax returns for up to 3 years from the expiration date of the tax return. In the event that an omission or error is detected in the tax return of sales or cost of sales, the review can be extended for a period of up to 6 years.

(iii) Mexico:

In Mexico, the tax authority can review tax returns up to 5 years from the expiration date of the tax return.

(iv) Spain:

In Spain, the tax authority can review tax returns up to 4 years from the expiration date of the tax return.

A subsidiary of the Company, SQM Iberian S.A., is being reviewed by the Spanish Tax Authority. This audit could involve adjustments to tax returns filed in Spain.

(v) Belgium:

In Belgium, the tax authority may review tax returns for up to 3 years from the expiration date of the tax return if no tax losses exist. In the event of detecting an omission or error in the tax return, the review can be extended for a period of up to 5 years.

(vi) South Africa:

In South Africa, the tax authority may review tax returns for up to 3 years from the expiration date of the tax return. In the event that an omission or error in the tax return is detected, the review can be extended for a period of up to 5 years.

A subsidiary of the Company, SQM Africa Pty., is being reviewed by the South African Tax Authority. This audit could involve adjustments to tax returns filed in South Africa.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2021

Note 28     Events occurred after the reporting date

28.1 Authorization of the financial statements

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, prepared in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31, 2021, were approved and authorized for issuance by the Company´s Board of Directors on March 2, 2022.

28.2 Disclosures on events occurring after the reporting date

The total financial impact of COVID-19 cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, due to uncertainty as to its severity and duration. It was anticipated that average sales volumes and prices will depend on the duration of the coronavirus in different markets, the efficiency of the measures implemented to contain the spread of the virus in each country, and the fiscal and national incentives that can be implemented in different jurisdictions to promote economic recovery. The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on our operations, business, financial condition and results of operations.

On February 25, 2022 SQM NA submitted to the Central District Court of California an appeal bond for US$ 60.1 million to guarantee the final settlement, in connection with the case reported in Note 21.1 (c).

Management is not aware of any other significant events that occurred between December 31, 2021, and the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements that may significantly affect them.

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SIGNATURES

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

CHEMICAL AND MINING COMPANY OF CHILE INC.

(Registrant)

Date: March 4, 2022 /s/ Gerardo Illanes
By: Gerardo Illanes
CFO

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