FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer

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

For the month of March, 2012

Commission File Number: 001-12102


YPF Sociedad Anónima
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Macacha Güemes 515
C1106BKK Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive office)

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YPF Sociedad Anónima


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Item
 
   
1
Consolidated results for the fourth quarter of 2011


 
 

 
 
Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
CONTENT
 
1.  MAIN MILESTONES AND ECONOMIC MAGNITUDES OF THE FOURTH QUARTER 2011
3
2.  ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESULTS
4
2.1  UPSTREAM
4
2.2 DOWNSTREAM
7
2.3 CORPORATE
8
3.  HIGHLIGHTS OF THE QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
9
4.  TABLES
11
4.1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
12
4.2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
13
4.3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
14
4.4 MAIN PHYSICAL MAGNITUDES
15
4.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND GAS RESERVES
16
 
 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
Net income in the fourth quarter of 2011 reached ARS 790 million

Q4
Q3
Q4
Var.%
Result Fourth Quarter 2011
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Var.%
2010
2011
2011
Q411/Q410
2010
2011
2011/2010
  Amounts expressed in million of Argentine pesos
1,867
2,677
1,459
-21.9%
Operating income
9,475
8,563
-9.6%
2,076
3,108
1,665
-19.8%
Operating profit*
10,151
9,652
-4.9%
1,065
1,752
790
-25.8%
Net income
5,790
5,296
-8.5%
3,101
3,676
5,365
73.0%
Investments
8,583
13,793
60.7%
       
Earnings per share
     
2.71
4.45
2.01
-25.8%
Earnings per share ARS
14.72
13.47
-8.5%
Note: Unaudited figures. Amounts in accordance with Argentine GAAP
* Operating income considering the inclusion of holding gains on inventories in the costs of sales
 
1. MAIN MILESTONES AND ECONOMIC MAGNITUDES OF THE FOURTH QUARTER 2011

Operating income was ARS 1,459 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, 21.9% lower than in the same period of 2010. This drop was mainly due to higher purchases and operating costs, which proportionally outpaced the higher income of the quarter.

Operating revenues in the fourth quarter of 2011 reached ARS 15,260 million, 23.9% higher than in the same period of the previous year. This increase was positively affected by the changes to a higher value added product mix and price adjustments in the domestic market. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that income in the fourth quarter of 2011 was negatively affected by the temporary interruption of the Petroleum Plus Program, which has been applied retroactively. Such interruption had a negative impact of USD 171 million in the operating income of the fourth quarter and, compared to the last quarter of 2010, implied a difference of USD 223 million.

Although production continued to recover its pace once the union conflicts in the provinces of Santa Cruz and Chubut were over, in order to meet the growing local fuels demand, it was necessary to maintain higher purchase volumes from third parties, compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Therefore, purchases were 58.7% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Operating costs in the fourth quarter of 2011 were 21.6% higher than in the same period of 2010, mainly due to higher royalties paid to the provinces, higher depreciation and higher expenses related to salaries, external services, and transport and freight.

Net income for the period was ARS 790 million, 25.8% lower than in the same period of 2010.

Total investments in property, plant and equipment in the quarter reached ARS 5,365 million, outpacing those in the fourth quarter of 2010 by 73%. This increase was driven by a stronger activity in the Upstream business and the progress in the Downstream projects.

Finally, in 2011 the reserve replacement ratio was 113%, which is higher than the level reached in 2010, which was 84%. Moreover, it is important to highlight that in 2011 the oil replacement ratio was 169%, which is higher than the 100% reached in 2010.
 
 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
2. ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESULTS

2.1  UPSTREAM (1)

Q4
Q3
Q4
Var.%
(Unaudited Figures)
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Var.%
2010
2011
2011
Q411/Q410
2010
2011
2011/2010
1,063
1,233
891
-16.2%
Operating income*
(MARS)
6,210
4,977
-19.9%
221.6
228.0
236.7
6.8%
Crude oil production
 (Kbbld)
240.9
222.6
-7.6%
55.9
44.2
60.0
7.3%
 NGL  production
(Kbbld)
51.8
50.4
-2.7%
35.9
34.9
33.1
-7.8%
Gas production
(Mm3d)
38.1
34.2
-10.2%
503.5
491.7
504.9
0.3%
Total production
(Kboed)
532.5
488.1
-8.3%
166
60
190
14.5%
Exploration costs
(MARS)
344
574
66.9%
1,782
2,676
3,044
70.8%
Investments
(MARS)
5,896
9,279
57.4%
International Prices
86.5
113.4
109.4
26.5%
Brent**
(USD/bbl)
79.5
111.3
40.0%
3.8
4.2
3.5
-7.9%
Gas Henry Hub**
(USD/Mmbtu)
4.4
4.0
-9.1%
       
Realization Prices
     
53.3
60.9
66.0
23.8%
Crude oil prices
in domestic market.
Period average (USD/bbl)
49.7
59.5
19.7%
2.35
1.77
2.65
12.8%
Average  gas price
 (USD/Mmbtu)
1.99
2.23
12.1%
* In accordance with Argentine GAAP
** Source: Reuters

 
(1)  
Includes controlled companies
MARS: millions of pesos.

Upstream operating income was ARS 891 million, 16.2% lower than in the fourth quarter of 2010.

The operating revenue of the fourth quarter was affected as a result of the temporary interruption of the Petroleum Plus Program, which was applied retroactively, and had a negative impact of approximately USD 171 million. With respect to positive developments, it is worth highlighting the constant price adjustments in the domestic market and the higher sales volumes and averages prices of natural gas. On the other hand, operating costs went up as a result of an increase in operating and maintenance costs due to increased costs associated to services rendered by third parties and salaries adjustments agreed upon with several unions. Such costs also rose as a consequence of the depreciation effect related to higher production volumes compared to the same period of 2010 and higher oil royalties, mainly due to a higher wellhead price and higher volumes produced compared to the fourth quarter of 2010.

 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
With respect to the international markets, the average indicator of Brent international price for the fourth quarter of 2011 was 109.4 USD/bbl, 26.5% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2010. In this context, the price of crude oil in the local market for the same period increased by 23.8% to 66 USD/bbl. As for natural gas, the average sales price was 2.65 USD/Mmbtu, 12.8% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2010, mainly due to better prices on sales to the industrial sector and thermal power plants.

Crude oil and NGL production reached 236.7 kbbld and 60 Kbbld respectively, 6.8% and 7.3% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2010. This increase was mainly attributable to the fact that operations in the provinces of Santa Cruz and Chubut had been affected by strikes in December 2010, while there were no strikes in the fourth quarter of 2011. As for natural gas, production in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 33.1 Mm3d, 7.8% lower than in same period of 2010 due to natural depletion of fields. Total production of hydrocarbons in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 504.9 Kboed compared to 503.5 Kboed in the fourth quarter of 2010.

The results of controlled companies in the Upstream business, including mainly Compañía Mega, YPF Holdings, YPF International and YPF Oil Services, was ARS 22 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Cumulative results

Cumulative operating income in Upstream throughout 2011 was ARS 4,977 million, 19.9% lower than in the same period of 2010. This downturn was mainly driven by: a fall in crude oil production (-7.6%) due to worker strikes in the second quarter of 2011; lower natural gas production (-10.2%) as a consequence of the natural decline of the fields; higher operating costs and exploration expenses. Higher revenues resulting from price adjustments in crude oil and gas have not offset the negative effects mentioned above.

Investment

Investments in Upstream rose to ARS 3,044 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, outpacing those for the same period of 2010 by 70.8%. This increase was a consequence of the rising exploratory and development activities, both conventional and non-conventional.

Investments made on conventional formations, mainly with the purpose of improving the recovery factor, were directed to the spread of water infill (secondary recovery), campaigns on infill drilling, tertiary recovery pilot projects and exploration. On the latter scheme, the discovery in the Chachahuen block, in the province of Mendoza is worth mentioning, in respect of which information was provided regarding a finding with an estimated potential of 40 Mboe on February 5, 2012. 1
 

1 Proved reserves may not have been recognized at all in connection with the discoveries referred to in this document and the related resources may only be recognized as proved reserves once the applicable regulations and requirements for booking proved reserves issued by the Comisión Nacional de Valores (National Securities Commission) and the Securities and Exchange Commission are met.
 
 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
Regarding non conventional hydrocarbons, during the fourth quarter of 2011, results from the activity carried out allowed us to appraise in LLL Norte a surface of 428 km2 with estimated technically recoverable resources of 927 million barrels of oil equivalent. Additionally, the drilling of La Amarga Chica-x3 vertical well targeting the same horizon, located north of LLL Norte, with initial tests showing production flows of 400 boe/d and a 35 API quality oil, was completed.

Throughout 2011, accumulated Upstream investments were ARS 9,279 million, 57.4% above those for 2010, mainly due to: a stronger activity in non conventional hydrocarbons exploration and appraisal as much as in the development of conventional areas; the agreement celebrated with the Mendoza province government to extend for a ten year period, from the original expiration terms, the concessions of the 16 areas where the company operates in Mendoza (which involved an investment of ARS 564 million for the year 2011), and finally the construction of an LNG port in Escobar, which reached a total investment of approximately ARS 280 million.

Reserves

As a result of the activity carried out throughout 2011, the reserves replacement ratio was 113%, outpacing 2010 level of 84%. Additional proved reserves amounted to 201 Mboe, 137 Mbbl being oil, 16 Mbbl NGL and 7,633 Mm3 natural gas. It is important to highlight that the reserves replacement ratio of crude oil in 2011 reached 169%, which is higher than the 100% replacement reached the previous year.
 
 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
2.2 DOWNSTREAM (1)
 
Q4
Q3
Q4
Var.%
( Unaudited Figures)
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Var.%
2010
2011
2011
Q411/Q410
2010
2011
2011/2010
880
1,779
1,004
14.1%
Operating income*
(MARS)
4,187
5,100
21.8%
4,286
4,566
4,267
-0.4%
Sales of petroleum
 and other products
 in domestic market
(Km3)
16,169
16,732
3.5%
617
587
522
-15.4%
Exportation of petroleum
and other products
(Km3)
2,892
2,486
-14.0%
331
500
385
16.3%
Sales of petrochemical products  in domestic market
(Ktn)
1,059
1,527
44.2%
64
18
57
-10.9%
Exportation of
petrochemical products
(Ktn)
227
197
-13.2%
294
311
272
-7.5%
Crude oil processed
(Kboed)
304
290
-4.6%
1,262
928
2,225
76.3%
Investments
(MARS)
2,538
4,284
68.8%
* In accordance with Argentine GAAP

(1)  
Includes controlled companies
MARS: millions of pesos.

Operating earnings in Downstream for the fourth quarter of 2011 was ARS  1,004 million, outperforming operating earnings in the fourth quarter of 2010 by 14.1%.

The changes to a higher value added product mix in the domestic market and price adjustments, led to bigger operating earnings in the quarter, thus offsetting the increases in operating costs, higher volumes and prices of petroleum products purchases, mainly diesel imports and biofuels purchases in the local market.

The volume of crude oil processed in the quarter was 272 Kboed, 7.5% below that of the fourth quarter of 2010, mainly due to a technical stoppage scheduled in one of the topping units at La Plata Refinery (Topping unit ‘D’) that took about 60 days during October and November 2011.

Likewise, sales volumes of petroleum products in the domestic market stood at similar levels to those in the fourth quarter of 2010, with an increase in the sale of gasoline and a decrease in fuel oil sales in the local market. As regards exports, there was a 15.4% drop, mainly in petrochemical naphtha and fuel oil.

Sales of chemical products in the domestic market increased compared to the same period of the previous year by 16.3%, mainly in the segment of fertilizers, both of YPF and Profertil. This increase in the sales of fertilizers was mainly the result of a stronger demand from the Argentine agro-business sector related to a stronger activity in said sector during 2011.

 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
The result of controlled companies within Downstream, including OPESSA, Refinor, YPF Brasil Comercializadora and Profertil, was ARS 260 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, 43% higher than in the previous year. This increase was mainly driven by the results of Profertil.

Cumulative results

Cumulative results in 2011 were ARS 5,100 million, 21.8% higher than the levels reached in the year 2010. Higher operating revenues have been partially offset by higher operating costs and higher purchases of crude oil, bio fuels and petroleum products.

Investment

Investments in Downstream throughout 2011 were ARS 4,284 million, outperforming those of the same period of 2010 by 68.8%, mainly as a consequence of the set of multiyear projects which seek to increase gasoline and diesel production capacity, improve fuels quality, increase YPF’s logistics capacity and storage and the performance capacity of the crude oil processed in gasoline and diesel. The main projects within this set are: the new Continuous Catalytic Reforming (CCR) unit at La Plata refinery that is expected to allow an increase in the production of octane components used in high quality motor gasoline; a new Cocking Retardation unit at La Plata refinery aiming to increase the production of gasoline and diesel; two new gasoil hydrotreating units at La Plata and Lujan de Cuyo refineries to produce high quality and low sulphur gasoil; a new gasoline hydrotreating unit at Luján de Cuyo refinery that is expected to allow the production of low sulphur gasoil and the upgrading of terminals for the addition of biofuels such as FAME and ethanol.

Additionally, investments in Downstream in the quarter were ARS 2,225 million, 76.3% above those in the fourth quarter of 2010. Such increase was attributable to the progress made in the projects abovementioned.

 
2.3 CORPORATE

This business segment involves mainly running costs and other activities that are not attributed to the business units.

Net costs of the fourth quarter rose to ARS 436 million, ARS 360 million higher than in the same period of 2010.

 
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3. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 13, 2011, YPF S.A. announced the acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of Energía Andina S.A., a corporation from the Mendoza Province dedicated to the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons and other energy activities. The purchasing price was USD 16.800.000.
 
On November 2, 2011, the Board of Directors meeting of YPF S.A. approved a dividend payment of ARS 7.15 per share corresponding to the 2010 results.
 
On February 3, 2012, the Federal Planning, Public Investment and Services Ministry, informed through a press release about the temporary interruption of the Petroleum Plus and Refining Plus Programs for large companies. The companies affected by the suspension of Petroleum Plus were: Panamerican Energy (PAE), YPF, Occidental-Sinopec, Pluspetrol, Total Austral, Enap Sipetrol and Petrobras. The companies affected by the suspension of Refining Plus were: Esso, Petrobras and YPF.
 
On February 3, 2012, YPF S.A. provided information to the Comisión Nacional de Valores regarding the preliminary injunction granted in connection with the file “Karcz, Miguel Angel and Other vs. REPSOL YPF S.A”, indicating that the resolutions allowing the sale, assignment or transfer of YPF shares, as long as Repsol YPF S.A. keeps, directly or indirectly, at least 10% of YPF shares, became firm.
 
On February 8, 2012, YPF provided information concerning the results of an external review of its reserves and unconventional contingent and prospective resources (Shale oil/gas) from the Vaca Muerta formation, conducted by Ryder Scott, an International company engaged in the certification of reserves and hydrocarbon resources. As a result of this work, YPF increased its prospects on resources and reserves from the hydrocarbon finding at the Vaca Muerta formation to 22,807 Mboe. Gross prospective resources stand at 21,167 Mboe within an area of 8,071 Km2 (where YPF holds a net interest of 5,016 Km2) and gross contingent resources reached 1,525 Mboe (over an area of around 1,100 Km2, where YPF holds a net interest of 834 Km2). Additionally, 116 MBoe have been recorded on YPF’s reserves log (3P), from the same area.
 
On February 23, 2012, YPF S.A. published a relevant fact in response to the information request received from the Comisión Nacional de Valores regarding some news appearing on several electronic media on certain facts that took place at the Board of Directors’ meeting of YPF S.A. Accordingly, YPF informed that, just before the beginning of said meeting and without prior notice, the Director representing class A shares, Mr. Roberto Baratta, as well as the substitute Statutory Auditor representing the same shares, Mr. Gustavo Mazzoni, came to our registered office, accompanied by government officers; and Mr. Roberto Baratta requested that such officers participate at the Board of Directors’ meeting that was going to be held. Upon consultation, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and other members had to deny such request. While the presence and participation of the Director Mr. Roberto Baratta and the substitute Statutory Auditor Mr. Gustavo Mazzoni were requested for purposes of the meeting, they chose not to attend the meeting and to leave the building instead. Subsequently, and in the absence of Director Mr. Roberto Baratta and the substitute Statutory Auditor Mr. Gustavo Mazzoni, the proposed Board of Directors’ Meeting took place, with the required quorum, according to the call orders of the day. Due to the mentioned episode, the Board of
 
 
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Directors of the Comisión Nacional de Valores issued Resolution N° 16.757 which declared irregular and with no administrative effects the conclusions and resolutions adopted by the YPF Board of Directors’ Meeting of February 23, 2012. Finally, on March 5, 2012, YPF filed with the Board of Directors of the Comisión Nacional de Valores a judicial appeal against the Resolution N° 16.757 dated February 29, 2012, for its immediate elevation to the Exc. Chamber of Commercial appeals.
 
On March 1, 2012, the province of Chubut issued Decree No 271 requesting YPF to, in a period of 7 working days, present a discharge with relation to the alleged breach of its investment obligations in the exploitation concessions of El Trébol-Escalante; Campamento Central- Bella Vista Este- Cañadón Perdido and an investment plan to remediate this alleged breach. Moreover, on March 2, 2012, the Santa Cruz province, through a certified letter, requested YPF to inform the Energy Institute of that province of the technical, economic, and financial reasons for the alleged breach of its investment obligations in the concessions of Barranca Yankowsky, Barranca Baya, Cañadón de la Escondida, Cerro Grande, Cañadón León, Cañadón Seco, Meseta Espinosa, Cañadón Vasco, Cañadón Yatel, Estancia Cholita, Estanacia Cholita Norte, Cerro Guadal, Cerro Guadal Norte, Cerro Piedras, Los Sauces, El Guadal, Lomas del Cuy, Aguada Bandera, Los Monos, Cerro Bayo, la Cueva, Las Mesetas and Koluel Kaike. YPF will respond to the requests of both provinces in due course.
 




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 4.TABLES
Results Fourth Quarter 2011
 
 
 

 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
4.1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND CONTROLLED AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES
(Unaudited figures in millions of Argentine pesos in accordance with Argentine GAAP)

Q4
 
Q3
 
Q4
 
Var.%
     
Jan-Dec
 
Jan-Dec
 
Var.%
 
2010
 
2011
 
2011
 
Q411/Q410
     
2010
 
2011
 
2011/2010
                             
12,313
 
15,286
 
15,260
 
23.9%
 
Net sales
 
44,162
 
56,697
 
28.4%
(2,966)
 
(5,116)
 
(4,708)
 
58.7%
 
Purchases
 
(9,631)
 
(18,211)
 
89.1%
(7,480)
 
(7,493)
 
(9,093)
 
21.6%
 
Cost of sales and operating expenses
 
(25,056)
 
(29,923)
 
19.4%
1,867
 
2,677
 
1,459
 
-21.9%
 
Operating income
 
9,475
 
8,563
 
-9.6%
1
 
24
 
11
 
-1000.0%
 
Income (loss) on long-term investments
79
 
92
 
16.5%
(132)
 
3
 
50
 
137.9%
 
Other (expense) income, net
 
(155)
 
(62)
 
-60.0%
(45)
 
(15)
 
(292)
 
548.9%
 
Financial result and holding gains
 
(379)
 
(347)
 
-8.4%
1,691
 
2,689
 
1,228
 
-27.4%
 
Net income before income tax.
 
9,020
 
8,246
 
-8.6%
(626)
 
(937)
 
(438)
 
-30.0%
 
Income tax
 
(3,230)
 
(2,950)
 
-8.7%
1,065
 
1,752
 
790
 
-25.8%
 
Net income
 
5,790
 
5,296
 
-8.5%
2.71
 
4.45
 
2.01
 
-25.8%
 
Earnings per share
 
14.72
 
13.47
 
-8.5%
                             
3,086
 
4,369
 
2,969
 
-3.8%
 
EBITDA
 
15,106
 
14,623
 
-3.2%
* EBITDA = Net Income+ net interest + income tax + depreciation of fixed assets
 
 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
4.2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND CONTROLLED AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES
(Unaudited figures in millions of Argentine pesos in accordance with Argentine GAAP)

   
12/31/2010
   
12/31/2011
 
Current Assets
           
Cash
    570       899  
Investments
    1,957       562  
Trade receivables
    3,322       3,473  
Other receivables
    3,089       3,090  
Inventories
    3,865       6,074  
Total current assets
    12,803       14,098  
                 
Noncurrent Assets
               
Trade receivables
    28       22  
Other receivables
    1,587       989  
Investments
    594       633  
Fixed assets
    31,567       39,650  
Intangible assets
    10       7  
Total noncurrent assets
    33,786       41,301  
Total assets
    46,589       55,399  
      -          
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
    7,639       11,915  
Loans
    6,176       8,113  
Salaries and social security
    421       569  
Taxes payable
    2,571       812  
Contingencies
    295       396  
Total current liabilities
    17,102       21,805  
                 
Noncurrent Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
    5,616       6,880  
Loans
    1,613       4,654  
Salaries and social security
    168       181  
Taxes payable
    523       623  
Contingencies
    2,527       2,521  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    10,447       14,859  
Total liabilities
    27,549       36,664  
                 
Shareholders’ Equity
    19,040       18,735  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
    46,589       55,399  
 
 
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4.3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND CONTROLLED AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES
(Unaudited figures in millions of Argentine pesos in accordance with Argentine GAAP)

Q4
 
Q3
 
Q4
     
Jan-Dec
 
Jan-Dec
2010
 
2011
 
2011
     
2010
 
2011
           
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
       
1,065
 
1,752
 
790
 
Net income
 
5,790
 
5,296
(1)
 
(24)
 
(11)
 
(Income) loss on long-term investments
 
(79)
 
(92)
1,159
 
1,446
 
1,447
 
Depreciation of fixed assets
 
5,273
 
5,466
192
 
184
 
290
 
Consumption of materials and fixed assets retired
 
572
 
941
676
 
185
 
178
 
Increase/ Decrease in allowances/ accruals
 
1,382
 
822
766
 
1,068
 
2,137
 
Changes in assets and liabilities
 
(1,340)
 
1,776
32
 
-
 
10
 
Dividends from long-term investments.
 
40
 
37
160
 
72
 
(480)
 
Net charge of income tax payment
 
1,088
 
(1,476)
4,049
 
4,683
 
4,361
 
        Net cash flows provided by operating activities
 
12,726
 
12,770
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
       
(3,132)
 
(3,202)
 
(4,335)
 
Acquisitions of fixed assets
 
(8,729)
 
(12,289)
(10)
 
6
 
(7)
 
Others
 
105
 
11
(3,142)
 
(3,196)
 
(4,342)
 
Net cash flows used in investing activities
 
(8,624)
 
(12,278)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
       
(3,992)
 
(4,315)
 
(6,189)
 
Payment of loans
 
(13,454)
 
(17,748)
4,364
 
4,248
 
7,919
 
Proceeds from loans
 
14,178
 
21,742
(2,281)
 
-
 
(2,812)
 
Dividends paid
 
(4,444)
 
(5,565)
(1,909)
 
(67)
 
(1,082)
 
Net cash flows used in financing activities
 
(3,720)
 
(1,571)
(1,002)
 
1,420
 
(1,063)
 
Increase in Cash and Equivalents
 
382
 
(1,079)
                     
3,529
 
1,091
 
2,511
 
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of year
 
2,145
 
2,527
2,527
 
2,511
 
1,448
 
Cash and equivalents at the end of year
 
2,527
 
1,448
(1,002)
 
1,420
 
(1,063)
 
Increase in Cash and Equivalents
 
382
 
(1,079)
 
 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
4.4 MAIN PHYSICAL MAGNITUDES (unaudited figures)

 
Unit
2010
2011
 
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Accum.
2010
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Accum. 2011
Upstream
                     
Crude oil production
Kbbl
22,393
22,586
22,579
20,386
87,944
21,787
16,731
20,974
21,773
81,264
NGL production
Kbbl
5,146
4,402
4,199
5,142
18,889
4,794
4,012
4,066
5,520
18,392
Gas production
Mm3
3,298
3,625
3,687
3,306
13,916
3,163
3,061
3,212
3,046
12,482
Total production
Kbpe
48,282
49,790
49,972
46,320
194,364
46,476
39,995
45,239
46,450
178,160
Downstream
                     
Sales of petroleum and other products*
                     
Domestic market
                     
Gasoline
Km3
897
827
879
967
3,570
998
901
1,000
1,043
3,942
Diesel
Km3
1,990
1,981
2,001
2,196
8,168
2,081
2,188
2,217
2,189
8,675
Jet fuel and kerosene
Km3
120
117
120
124
481
108
92
106
112
418
Fuel Oil
Km3
22
157
349
184
712
63
37
240
50
390
LPG
Km3
224
295
294
221
1,034
229
296
329
217
1,071
Others***
Km3
495
447
668
594
2,204
437
469
674
656
2,236
Total domestic market
Km3
3,748
3,824
4,311
4,286
16,169
3,916
3,983
4,566
4,267
16,732
Export market
                     
Gasoline
Km3
0
15
4
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
Jet fuel and kerosene
Km3
131
119
126
131
507
145
126
127
146
544
Fuel Oil
Km3
230
61
0
1
292
0
0
0
0
0
LPG
Km3
125
59
33
89
306
85
76
39
92
292
Others***
Km3
392
490
490
396
1,768
466
479
421
284
1,650
Total export market
Km3
877
744
653
617
2,892
696
681
587
522
2,486
Total sales of petroleum products
Km3
4,625
4,568
4,964
4,903
19,061
4,612
4,664
5,153
4,789
19,218
Sales of petrochemical products
                     
Domestic market
                     
Fertilizers**
Ktn
72
120
154
174
520
84
249
336
217
886
Methanol
Ktn
32
40
64
61
197
54
78
72
70
274
Others
Ktn
84
69
93
96
342
88
89
92
98
367
Total domestic market
Ktn
188
229
311
331
1,059
227
415
500
385
1,527
Export market
                     
Fertilizers**
Ktn
27
0
0
38
65
49
8
3
41
101
Methanol
Ktn
29
39
9
5
82
31
0
0
1
32
Others
Ktn
25
17
17
21
80
19
15
15
15
64
Total export market
Ktn
81
56
26
64
227
99
23
18
57
197
Total sales of petrochemical products
Ktn
269
285
337
395
1,286
326
438
518
442
1,724
* Includes sales of Refinor at 50%
** Includes sales of Profertil at 50%
*** Includes mainly sales of petroquemical naphta, oil and base lubricants, flours, oils, greases, asphalts, coke coal, specialties and others.

 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
4.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND GAS RESERVES
(Argentine Securities Commission General Resolution No. 541)

 
Crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids
(Millions of barrels)
 
2011
 
2010
 
Argentina
   United States  
Worldwide
 
Worldwide
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves
           
Beginning of year
530
 
1
 
531
 
538
Revisions of previous estimates
90
 
1
 
91
 
45
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery
62
     
62
 
55
Production for the year (2)
-99
 
-1
 
-100
 
-107
End of year(2)
583(1)
 
1
 
584
 
531(1)
               
Proved developed reserves
             
Beginning of year
403
 
1
 
404
 
429
End of year
436
 
1
 
437
 
404
Proved undeveloped reserves
             
Beginning of year
127
 
-
 
127
 
109
End of year
147
 
-
 
147
 
127
               
Company‘s share in equity method investees‘ proved developed and undeveloped reserves (at the end of the year)
1
 
-
 
1
 
1
 
(1) Includes 73 million of natural gas liquids as of December 31, 2011 and 76 million of natural gas liquids as of December 31, 2010.
(2) Proved reserves of crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids include an estimated approximately 76 as of December 31, 2011 and 66 as of December 31, 2010, in respect of royalty payments which, as described above, are a financial obligation, or are substantially equivalent to a production or similar tax. Crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids production includes an estimated approximately 12 for the year 2011 and 13 for the year 2010 in respect of such types of payments.

 
Natural gas  (millions of cubic meter)*
 
2011
 
2010
 
Argentina
  United States  
Worldwide
 
Worldwide
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves
           
Beginning of year
71,660
 
63
 
71,723
 
75,656
Revisions of previous estimates
4,658
 
36
 
4,694
 
8,547
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery
2,939
 
-
 
2,939
 
1,436
Production for the year((1)
-12,454
 
-29
 
-12,483
 
-13,916
End of year (1)
66,803
 
70
 
66,873
 
71,723
               
Proved developed reserves
             
Beginning of year
55,113
 
57
 
55,170
 
59,517
End of year
49,773
 
63
 
49,836
 
55,170
Proved undeveloped reserves
             
Beginning of year
16,546
 
6
 
16,552
 
16,140
End of year
17,031
 
6
 
17,037
 
16,552
               
Company‘s share in equity method investees‘ proved developed and undeveloped reserves (at the end of the year)
1,073
 
-
 
1,073
 
1,346
 
(1) Proved reserves of natural gas include an estimated approximately 7,192 as of December 31, 2011 and 7,277 as of December 31, 2010, in respect of royalty payments which, as described above, are a financial obligation, or are substantially equivalent to a production or similar tax. Natural gas production includes an estimated approximately 1359 for the year 2011 and 1416 for the year 2010 in respect of such types of payments.
 
*Insignificant differences could exist due to values roundup.

 
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Consolidated Results Q4 2011
 
This document contains statements that YPF believes constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding the intent, belief, plans, current expectations or objectives of YPF and its management, including statements with respect to YPF’s future financial condition, financial, operating, reserve replacement and other ratios, results of operations, business strategy, geographic concentration, business concentration, production and marketed volumes and reserves, as well as YPF’s plans, expectations or objectives with respect to future capital expenditures, investments, expansion and other projects, exploration activities, ownership interests, divestments, cost savings and dividend payout policies. These forward-looking statements may also include assumptions regarding future economic and other conditions, such as future crude oil and other prices, refining and marketing margins and Exchange rates. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, prices, margins, exchange rates or other events and are subject to material risks, uncertainties, changes and other factors which may be beyond YPF’s control or may be difficult to predict. YPF’s actual future financial condition, financial, operating, reserve replacement and other ratios, results of operations, business strategy, geographic concentration, business concentration, production and marketed volumes, reserves, capital expenditures, investments, expansion and other projects, exploration activities, ownership interests, divestments, cost savings and dividend payout policies, as well as actual future economic and other conditions, such as future crude oil and other prices, refining margins and exchange rates, could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, oil, gas and other Price fluctuations, supply and demand levels, currency fluctuations, exploration, drilling and production results, changes in reserves estimates, success in partnering with third parties, loss of market share, industry competition, environmental risks, physical risks, the risks of doing business in developing countries, legislative, tax, legal and regulatory developments, economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions, political risks, and acts of terrorism, natural disasters, project delays or advancements and lack of approvals, as well as those factors described in the filings made by YPF and its affiliates with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” in YPF’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the foregoing, the forward-looking statements included in this document may not occur. YPF does not undertake to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that the projected performance, conditions or events expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
These materials do not constitute an offer for sale of YPF S.A. bonds, shares or ADRs in the United States or otherwise.
The information contained herein has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluations of YPF.
 
 
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SIGNATURE
 
 
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.
 
           
   
YPF Sociedad Anónima
 
       
Date: March 9, 2012
 
By:
 
/s/ Guillermo Reda
 
   
Name:
 
Guillermo Reda
 
   
Title:
 
Market relations officer