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Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of March, 2019

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)

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

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes ☐ No ☒

YPF Sociedad Anónima

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1	Translation of Consolidated Results for Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018.

LOGO

YPF S.A.

Consolidated Results

Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

CONTENT


1.	MAIN MILESTONES AND ECONOMIC MAGNITUDES FOR FULL YEAR 2018	3

2.	ANALYSIS OF RESULTS FOR FULL YEAR 2018 AND Q4 2018	4

	2.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS	4

	2.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018	6

3.	ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT	10

	3.1 UPSTREAM	10

	3.1.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS	10

	3.1.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018	13

	3.2 DOWNSTREAM	17

	3.2.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS	17

	3.2.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018	19

	3.3 GAS AND ENERGY	23

	3.3.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS	23

	3.3.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018	23

	3.4 CORPORATE	25

4.	LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL	25

5.	TABLES AND NOTES	26

	5.1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME	27

	5.2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET	28

	5.3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW	29

	5.4 CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION	30

	5.5 MAIN DOLLAR DENOMINATED FINANCIAL MAGNITUDES	31

	5.6 MAIN PHYSICAL MAGNITUDES	32

	5.7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND GAS RESERVES	33


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

2018 ended with an increase in Revenues of 72.4%, an increase in Recurring Adjusted EBITDA of

82.0% and an increase in Operating Income before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charge of 270.3%.


Q4 2017		Q3 2018		Q4 2018		Var.% Q4 18 / Q4 17				Jan-Dec 2017		Jan-Dec 2018		Var.% 2018 /2017
	69,614		121,188		145,775		109.4	%	Revenues (Million Ps)		252,813		435,820		72.4	%
	5,046		12,685		11,995		137.7	%	Operating income (Million Ps)		16,073		43,780		172.4	%
	14		12,685		9,095		64864.3	%	Operating income before reversal/impairment of assets (Million Ps)		11,041		40,880		270.3	%
	11,962		13,207		17,905		49.7	%	Net income (Million Ps)		12,672		38,606		204.7	%
	8,253		13,207		15,730		90.6	%	Net income before reversal/impairment of assets (Million Ps)		8,963		36,431		306.5	%
	16,745		36,821		35,434		111.6	%	Adj. EBITDA (Million Ps)		66,791		133,529		99.9	%
	16,745		36,821		35,434		111.6	%	Recurring Adj. EBITDA		66,791		121,549		82.0	%
	30.59		33.50		44.38		45.1	%	Earnings per share (Ps per Share)		31.43		98.43		213.2	%
	17,127		27,232		33,914		98.0	%	*Capital Expenditures ()** (Million Ps)		58,009		95,358		64.4	%

Adjusted EBITDA = Operating Income + Depreciation and Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets + Amortization of Intangible Assets + Unproductive Exploratory Drillings.

Recurring Adjusted EBITDA = Adjusted EBITDA - profit from the revaluation of YPF S.A.’s investment in YPF Energía Eléctrica (YPF EE) for Ps 12.0 billion in Q1 2018.

(*)	Capital Expenditures net of costs related to obligations for the abandonment of hydrocarbon wells of Ps -4.9 billion in 2017 and Ps -11.7 billion in 2018.

(Amounts are expressed in billions of Argentine pesos, except where otherwise indicated)

1. MAIN MILESTONES AND ECONOMIC MAGNITUDES FOR FULL YEAR 2018

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Revenues for 2018 were Ps 435.8 billion, which represents an increase of 72.4%, compared to 2017.

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Operating income for 2018, before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charge, was Ps 40.9 billion, 270.3% higher compared to the operating income for 2017, before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charges. Recurring Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 was Ps 121.5 billion, 82.0% higher than 2017.

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Operating cash flow was Ps 125.1 billion for 2018, 73.8% higher than the Ps 72.0 billion reported for 2017.

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Capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment for 2018 were Ps 95.4 billion, 64.4% higher than 2017.

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Hydrocarbon production for 2018 was 530.2 Kboed, 4.5% lower than 2017.

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The average crude oil processed in the Downstream business segment for 2018 was 283.8 Kbbld, 3.2% lower than 2017, while refinery processing levels for 2018 were 88.8%.

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In 2018, proved reserves (P1) increased 16.2%, from 929.1 Mboe to 1,079.7 Mboe.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

2. ANALYSIS OF RESULTS FOR FULL YEAR AND Q4 2018

2.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS

Revenues for 2018 were Ps 435.8 billion, 72.4% higher than the Ps 252.8 billion in 2017, due primarily to the following factors:

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Diesel revenues amounted to Ps 139.7 billion, Ps 59.1 billion or 73.3% higher than 2017;

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Gasoline revenues amounted to Ps 97.1 billion, Ps 37.9 billion or 63.9% higher than 2017;

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Natural gas revenues amounted to Ps 60.4 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 17.8 billion, or 41.8%, compared to Ps 42.6 billion in 2017;

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Retail natural gas revenues (residential and small business and companies) amounted to Ps 24.8 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 14.5 billion, or 140.6%, compared to Ps 10.3 billion in 2017;

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Fuel oil revenues in the Argentine domestic market decreased by Ps 3.7 billion, or 90.4%, to Ps 0.4 billion, compared to Ps 4.1 billion in 2017;

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Other domestic sales, among which we highlight sales of jet fuel, LPG, petrochemical products and lubricants among others, amounted to Ps 68.5 billion reporting an increase of Ps 34.6 billion or 102.2%, from Ps 33.9 billion of the year 2017;

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Export revenues amounted to Ps 44.9 billion, representing an increase of Ps 22.8 billion, or 103.4%, compared to Ps 22.1 billion in 2017.

Cost of sales for 2018 was Ps 359.6 billion, 69.8% higher than Ps 211.8 billion in 2017. This includes a 59.0% increase in production costs and an 88.5% increase in purchases. Cash costs, which include costs of production and purchases but exclude depreciation and amortization, increased by 69.8%. This increase was driven by the following factors:

a) Costs of production:

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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to Ps 83.7 billion in 2018, which represents an increase of Ps 32.1 billion or 62.2%, compared to Ps 51.6 billion in 2017;

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Lifting costs amounted to Ps 62.4 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 19.8 billion, or 46.5%, than the Ps 42.6 billion of the year 2017;

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Royalties and other production related costs amounted to Ps 30.3 billion, which represents a net increase of Ps 13.5 billion, or 80.8%, from Ps 16.8 billion in 2017;

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Refining costs amounted to Ps 13.1 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 2.8 billion, or 27.3%, from Ps 10.3 billion in 2017;

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Transportation costs for the year 2018 amounted to Ps 12.7 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 4.0 billion, or 45.7%, than Ps 8.7 billion in 2017;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Charges for environmental contingencies related to the activity developed by the Downstream and Upstream business segments during the year 2018 amounted to Ps 3.3 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 1.8 billion, or 119.2%, from Ps 1.5 billion in 2017 mainly from the completion of characterization and measurement works.

b) Purchases:

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Crude oil purchases from third parties in 2018 amounted to Ps 31.4 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 11.5 billion, or 57.6%, from Ps 19.9 billion in 2017;

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Biofuel purchases (FAME and bioethanol) in 2018 amounted to Ps 23.9 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 5.9 billion, or 32.8%, from Ps 18.0 billion in 2017;

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Fuel imports amounted to Ps 22.2 billion in 2018, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 15.6 billion, or 235.0%, from Ps 6.6 billion in 2017;

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Purchases of natural gas from other producers for resale in the retail distribution segment (residential and small businesses and industries) in 2018 amounted to Ps 15.1 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 8.8 billion, or 141.6%, from Ps 6.3 billion in 2017;

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Grain receipts in the agricultural sales segment through the form of barter, which were recorded as purchases in 2018, amounted to Ps 7.1 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 1.8 billion, or 34.0%, from Ps 5.3 billion in 2017;

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Fertilizer purchases for resale during 2018 reached Ps 4.1 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 2.4 billion, or 142,0%, from Ps 1.7 billion in 2017;

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In 2018, a negative stock variation had been recorded of Ps 1.0 billion, compared to the positive stock variation recorded in 2017 of Ps 1.6 billion, mainly as a consequence of the decrease in the replacement cost of the inventories, affected mainly by the lower depreciation from the greater reserves.

Selling expenses for 2018 amounted to Ps 27.9 billion, an increase of 55.5%, from Ps 18.0 billion in 2017. Higher charges were recorded for transportation of products, mainly linked to the largest volumes sold and higher rates paid for domestic transport of fuels, as well as higher charges related to commercial campaigns for customer loyalty, higher charges for depreciation of fixed assets, higher personnel expenses, higher charges in allowances for bad debt, higher taxes on banks debits and credits and withholdings on exports.

Administration expenses for 2018 amounted to Ps 13.9 billion, an increase of 59.4%, from Ps 8.7 billion recorded in 2017. The increase was mainly due to higher personnel expenses, higher costs in contracting services and computer licenses, many of which are dollarized, higher charges related to institutional advertising and higher depreciation of fixed assets.

Exploration expenses for 2018 amounted to Ps 5.5 billion, an increase of 122.6% compared to Ps 2.5 billion for 2017.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

As detailed in section 3.1.1 (Upstream), in Q4 2018, a net partial reversal of the assets impairment charge was recognized for a total amount of Ps 2.9 billion. In turn, in Q4 2017, the company also recognized a partial reversal of the impairment charge for Ps 5.0 billion.

Other operating results, net, for 2018 was a profit of Ps 11.9 billion, compared to a loss of Ps 0.8 billion for 2017. The variation corresponds mainly to the revaluation of YPF’s investment in YPF Energía Eléctrica (YPF EE) for Ps 12.0 billion, as a result of the agreement for the capitalization of YPF EE entered into between YPF and a subsidiary of GE Financial Services, Inc.

Financial results for 2018 represented a profit of Ps 41.5 billion, compared to a loss of Ps 8.8 billion in 2017. This change was primarily driven by positive foreign exchange effects on net liabilities in Argentine pesos of Ps 45.5 billion, due to the depreciation of the Argentine peso observed during 2018 in comparison to that of 2017, when the devaluation of the local currency had been substantially lower. Additionally, higher net positive charges were obtained for financial restatements of Ps 10.8 billion as a result of the recalculation of the provision for obligations for the abandonment of wells. These results were partially offset by higher negative interests of Ps 10.3 billion, as a result of higher average indebtedness, measured in Argentine pesos, during 2018 compared to that of 2017.

Income tax expense for 2018 was negative Ps 51.5 billion, compared to the benefit of Ps 4.0 billion for 2017. This difference is mainly due to the negative charge for deferred tax recorded in 2018, in an amount of Ps 50.6 billion, which mostly reflects the effects of the exchange rate fluctuation and as discussed above, compared to the positive charge recorded in 2017 of Ps 4.6 billion, due to the effect of the reduction of deferred liabilities corresponding to the decrease in the tax rate as a consequence of the tax reform of 2017.

Net income for the year 2018, before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charge, was a profit of Ps 36.4 billion, compared to a profit of Ps 9.0 billion in 2017, before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charge. Considering the respective reversals of the asset impairment charge of Ps 2.9 billion in 2018 and of Ps 5.0 billion in 2017, net income for 2018 was Ps 38.6 MM, compared to Ps 12.7 billion in the year 2017.

Capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment in 2018 were Ps 95.4 billion, 64.4% higher than 2017.

2.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018

Revenues for Q4 2018 were Ps 145.8 billion, an increase of 109.4% compared to Ps 69.6 billion in Q4 2017, primarily due to the following factors:

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Diesel revenues in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 48.1 billion, a Ps 24.9 billion or 107.5% increase when compared to Q4 2017;

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Gasoline revenues in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 32.8 billion, a Ps 15.5 billion or 89.7% increase when compared to Q4 2017;

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Natural gas revenues in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 13.2 billion compared to Ps 10.1 billion in Q4 2017, which represents an increase of Ps 3.1 billion, or 30.7%;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Retail natural gas revenues (residential and small business and companies) in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 9.8 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 7.9 billion, or 410.5%, from Ps 1.9 billion in Q4 2017;

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Other domestic sales in Q4 2018, among which we highlight jet fuel, LPG, petrochemical products and lubricants among others, amounted to Ps 25.6 billion which represents an increase of Ps 15.3 billion or 147.5%, from Ps 10.3 billion of the Q4 2017;

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Export revenues in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 16.2 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 9.5 billion, or 140.6%, from Ps 6.7 billion in Q4 2017.

Cost of sales for Q4 2018 was Ps 118.2 billion, 96.2% higher Q4 2017. This includes a 73.2% increase in production costs and a 117.2% increase in purchases. Cash costs, which include costs of production and purchases but exclude depreciation and amortization, increased by 102.2%. This increase was driven by the following factors:

a) Costs of production:

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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to Ps 21.6 billion in Q4 2018, compared to Ps 15.5 billion of Q4 2017, which represents an increase of Ps 6.1 billion or 39.0%;

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Lifting costs amounted to Ps 20.7 billion in Q4 2018, which represents an increase of Ps 8.9 billion, or 75.5%, from Ps 11.8 billion of Q4 2017;

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Royalties and other production related costs in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 8.4 billion, from Ps 4.5 billion in Q4 2017, which represents a net increase of Ps 3.9 billion, or 87.3%;

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Refining costs in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 4.3 billion, from Ps 2.8 billion in Q4 2017, which represents an increase of Ps 1.5 billion, or 56.4%;

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Transportation costs for the Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 4.2 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 1.8 billion, or 78.7%, from Ps 2.3 billion in Q4 2017;

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Charges for environmental contingencies related activities developed by the Downstream and Upstream business segments during Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 2.6 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 1.5 billion, or 139.1%, from Ps 1.1 billion in Q4 2017 mainly from the completion of characterization and measurement works.

b) Purchases:

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Crude oil purchases from third parties in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 10.0 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 4.4 billion, or 79.3%, from Ps 5.6 billion of Q4 2017;

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Biofuel (FAME and bioethanol) purchases in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 7.7 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 3.0 billion, or 62.2%, from Ps 4.7 billion of Q4 2017;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Fuel imports amounted to Ps 6.5 billion in 2018, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 4.3 billion, or 203.8%, from Ps 2.1 billion in Q4 2017;

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Purchases of natural gas from other producers for resale in the retail distribution segment (residential and small businesses and industries) in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 4.4 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 3.2 billion, or 268.1%, from Ps 1.2 billion in Q4 2017;

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Grain receipts in the agricultural sales segment through the form of barter, which were recorded as purchases, amounted to Ps 1.5 billion in Q4 2018, which represents an increase of Ps 0.3 billion, or 26.2%, from Ps 1.2 billion in Q4 2017;

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Fertilizer purchases for resale during Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 1.2 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 0.6 billion, or 100,0%, from Ps 0.6 billion in Q4 2017;

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In Q4 2018, a negative stock variation of Ps 5.1 billion was recorded, compared to the positive stock variation registered in Q4 2017 of Ps 0.4 billion, mainly as a result of the decrease in replacement cost of inventories, affected mainly by the lower depreciation from the largest reserves.

Selling expenses for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 9.7 billion, an increase of 88.3% compared to Ps 5.2 billion of Q4 2017. Higher charges were recorded for transportation of products, mainly linked to the largest volumes sold and higher rates paid for domestic transport of fuels, higher charges for depreciation of fixed assets, higher personnel expenses, higher environmental contingencies, higher taxes on banks debits and credits and withholdings on exports.

Administration expenses for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 4.9 billion, an increase of 78.6% compared to Ps 2.8 billion in Q4 2017. The increase was mainly due to higher personnel expenses, higher costs in outsourcing services and computer licenses, many of which are dollarized, higher depreciation of fixed assets and higher charges related to institutional advertising.

Exploration expenses for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 3.6 billion, an increase of 416.8% compared to Ps 0.7 billion for Q4 2017.

Other operating results, net, for Q4 2018 was a loss of Ps 0.2 billion, compared to a loss of Ps 0.7 billion for Q4 2017. The variation is mainly related to the assignment of participation in the Bajo del Toro joint venture and a decrease in negative charges relating to the provision for judicial contingencies.

Financial results for Q4 2018 were a loss of Ps 6.9 billion, compared to the loss of Ps 0.1 billion in Q4 2017. In this order, a negative foreign exchange effect on net liabilities in Argentine pesos of Ps 13.1 billion was recorded, due to the appreciation of the Argentine peso observed during Q4 2018 and compared to Q4 2017, when a positive foreign exchange effect on net liabilities in Argentine pesos of Ps 4.1 billion was recorded, due to the depreciation of the Argentine peso during that period. In turn, higher negative interests were recorded for Ps 4.5 billion, as a result of higher average indebtedness, measured in Argentine pesos, and higher interest rates during Q4 2018 and compared to Q4 2017. Finally, higher positive charges for financial restatements for Ps 13.0 billion were recorded as a result of the recalculation of the provision for obligations for the abandonment of wells.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

Income tax expense corresponding to Q4 2018 was a profit of Ps 5.5 billion, compared to a benefit of Ps 6.2 billion for Q4 2017. The difference was mainly due to the positive charge for deferred tax recorded in both periods, for Ps 5.7 billion in Q4 2018 and Ps 6.2 billion in Q4 2017, whose origin is fundamentally linked to the effects of the exchange rate movement in both periods, and especially in 2017, the effect of the reduction of deferred liabilities corresponding to the decrease in the tax rate, based on the approved tax reform and as previously mentioned.

Net income of Q4 2018, before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charge, was a profit of Ps 15.7 billion, 90.6% higher than the net income, before the partial reversal of the asset impairment charge, of Ps 8.3 billion in Q4 2017. Considering the respective reversals of the asset impairment charge of Ps 2.9 billion in 2018 and of Ps 5.0 billion in 2017, net income in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 17.9 billion, compared to net income of Ps 12.0 billion in Q4 2017.

Capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment in Q4 2018 were Ps 33.9 billion, a 98.0% increase compared to the capital expenditures made during Q4 2017.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

3. ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

3.1 UPSTREAM


Q4 2017		Q3 2018		Q4 2018		Var.% Q4 18 / Q4 17				Jan-Dec 2017		Jan-Dec 2018		Var.% 2018 / 2017
	3,502		12,215		5,252		50.0	%	Operating income (Million Ps)		3,877		22,483		479.9	%
	-1,530		12,215		2,352		N/A		Operating income before reversal/impairment of assets (Million Ps)		-1,155		19,583		N/A
	32,376		63,466		62,110		91.8	%	Revenues (Million Ps)		116,694		210,588		80.5	%
	230.6		227.5		227.1		-1.5	%	Crude oil production (Kbbld)		227.5		227.1		-0.2	%
	46.8		26.9		39.8		-15.1	%	NGL production (Kbbld)		50.4		38.8		-23.1	%
	42.3		43.7		36.8		-13.1	%	Gas production (Mm3d)		44.1		42.0		-4.6	%
	543.6		529.1		498.1		-8.4	%	Total production (Kboed)		555.0		530.2		-4.5	%
	696		1,082		3,597		416.8	%	Exploration costs (Million Ps)		2,456		5,466		122.6	%
	12,472		22,547		23,202		86.0	%	*Capital Expenditures ()** (Million Ps)		44,324		74,881		68.9	%
	13,782		18,946		17,117		24.2	%	Depreciation (Million Ps)		45,279		72,052		59.1	%
									Realization Prices
	58.4		64.3		59.7		2.1	%	Crude oil prices in domestic market Period average (USD/bbl)		53.9		63.4		17.7	%
	4.82		4.50		4.03		-16.4	%	Average gas price ()** (USD/Mmbtu)		4.92		4.49		-8.6	%

(*)	Capital Expenditures net of costs related to obligations for the abandonment of hydrocarbon wells of Ps -4.9 billion in 2017 and Ps -11.7 billion in 2018.

(**)	The average gas price has been recalculated due to the change in the accrual of the Gas Plan and the adjustments for final billing.

3.1.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS

Operating income for the Upstream business segment for 2018, before the partial reversal for asset impairment charge, totaled a profit of Ps 19.6 billion, compared to the loss of Ps 1.2 billion before the partial reversal for the asset impairment charge for 2017. Considering the respective partial reversal charges for charge for property, plant and equipment of Ps 2.9 billion in 2018 and Ps 5.0 billion in 2017, the operating income for 2018 amounted to Ps 22.5 billion, a 479.9% increase compared to Ps 3.9 billion in 2017.

Revenues were 210.6 billion for 2018, corresponding to an 80.5% increase compared to 2017, primarily due to the following factors:


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Crude oil revenues amounted to Ps 145.3 billion, a 98.2% or Ps 72.0 billion increase compared to Ps 73.3 billion in 2017. The average realization price for crude oil in 2018 increased by 17.7% to US$ 63.4/bbl. Crude oil volumes sold to third parties increased by 33.4%, while those transferred between segments increased 0.9%;

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Natural gas revenues reached Ps 63.5 billion, a 42.3% or Ps 18.9 billion increase compared to Ps 44.6 billion in 2017 as a result of a 55.7% increase in the average price of natural gas in Argentine pesos, considering that the average realization price for the year in dollars was US$ 4.49/Mmbtu, 8.6% lower than in 2017. Moreover, volumes sold decreased by 6.2% during 2018, compared to 2017 due to the 4.6% decrease in volumes sold as a result of lower production and demand of natural gas in 2018, and since in Q1 2017, 242 Mm3 of natural gas, timely injected and pending nomination were invoiced.

Hydrocarbon production for 2018 was 530.2 Kboed, 4.5% lower than in 2017. Crude oil production for 2018 remained stable at 227.1 Kbbld, compared to 2017. The gas market in Argentina during 2018 was characterized by an excess supply compared to domestic demand at certain times of the year, which had an impact on the production of natural gas from the temporary closure of production in some locations, as well as also from the reinjection of the hydrocarbon. In this order, natural gas production decreased by 4.6% compared to 2017, totaling 42.0 Mm3d. The production of NGL registered a reduction of 23.1%, totaling 38.8 Kbbld, mainly due to a stoppage at the liquid separation plant as well as the aforementioned lower gas production.

In 2018 a total of 385 wells were drilled, 148 of which targeted non-conventional formations: 29 in Loma La Lata Norte, 15 in El Orejano, 14 in La Amarga Chica, 9 in Bandurria Sur, 8 in Loma Campana, 3 in Aguada de la Arena, 2 in La Ribera Bloque I, 29 in Estación Fernández Oro, 12 in Rio Neuquén, 9 in Rincón del Mangrullo, 9 in Aguada Toledo-Sierra Barrosa, 5 in Octógono, 2 in Al Norte de la Dorsal, 1 in Loma La Lata Central, 1 in Dadin. At the end of 2018, the total number of drilling rigs was 34.

Operating costs (excluding exploration expenses) for 2018 were Ps 186.4 billion, an increase of 61.6% compared to Ps 115.4 billion in 2017, mainly due to the following factors:

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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to Ps 72.0 billion in 2018, from Ps 45.3 billion in 2017, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 26.8 billion, or 59.1%, primarily due to an increase in the value of assets based on their valuation in U.S. dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company;

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Lifting costs for the year 2018 amounted to Ps 62.4 billion compared to Ps 42.6 billion in 2017, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 19.8 billion, or 46.5%. On the other hand, the increase in the unit indicator, measured in Argentine pesos, was 52.7%, in line with the general increase in prices of the Argentine economy, weighted by the aforementioned drop in production;

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Royalties and other production related costs reached Ps 30.3 billion, compared to Ps 16.8 billion in 2017, which represents a net increase of Ps 13.5 billion, or 80.8%. Of this increase, Ps 10.9 billion was related to an increase in royalties for crude oil production, and Ps 2.6 billion was related to an increase in royalties for natural gas production, in both cases due to higher wellhead values of these products, which are set in U.S. dollars;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Transportation costs related to production (truck, pipelines and polyducts in deposit) for 2018 amounted to Ps 4.4 billion, a Ps 1.7 billion, or 60.4%, increase compared to Ps 2.7 billion for 2017, mainly due to increases in rates which took place during 2018;

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In 2018, a negative stock variation of Ps 1.9 billion was recorded in this segment compared to a Ps 0.1 billion benefit in 2017, mainly due to lower depreciation, which is a component of the valuation of the products, based on the greater reserves;

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Charges for environmental contingencies for 2018 amounted to Ps 1.9 billion, which correspond to an increase of approximately Ps 1.3 billion, or 205.4%, compared to Ps 0.6 billion in 2017, linked to the activity carried out by the Upstream business.

Exploration expenses for 2018 amounted to Ps 5.4 billion, an increase of 122.6% compared to Ps 2.5 billion for 2017, mainly due to higher negative results from unproductive exploratory drilling in the year compared to 2017 for a differential of Ps 1.9 billion. In turn, higher expenses of geophysical and geological studies were recorded for Ps 0.6 billion. It should be noted that the exploratory investment for 2018 was 171.6% higher than during 2017.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, a net reversal in the charge for impairment of the value of assets was recognized in an amount of Ps 2.9 billion, composed of:

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A reversal of the provision for impairment of crude oil CGU assets in an amount of Ps 39.8 billion, mainly due to the increase in reserves together with improvements in estimated costs; this was partially offset by the increase in the discount rate due to the increase in the country risk and the cost of financing and due to higher investments associated with higher reserves considered in the flow;

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A partial offset of the impairment charge for property, plant and equipment for the Gas CGU—Neuquén Basin in an amount of Ps 28.3 billion and UGE Gas—Austral Basin of Ps 8.2 billion, as a consequence of the expected reduction in the market price of gas of the decrease in the selling price to distributors and power plants (mainly motivated by the excess supply compared to domestic demand at certain times of the year) and the increase in the aforementioned discount rate.

In 2017, the company recognized a partial reversal of the impairment charge in an amount of Ps 5.0 billion, which results from the combination of multiple factors, such as the variation in production and the associated investments considered in the flow, the effect of variations in operating and abandonment costs, the variation in the discount rate and, to a lesser extent, the variation in oil prices, also taking into account the book value of the assets as of December 31, 2017 with respect to the closing of the previous year, depending on the charge for accounting depreciation versus the increase for new investments made, among others.

In 2018, the results of this segment included a profit of Ps 2.3 billion resulting from the assignment of participating interests, mainly in the areas of Aguada Pichana, Aguada de Castro, Bajo del Toro and Cerro Bandera.

Unit cash costs in U.S. dollars decreased 2.2% to US$ 20.7/boe for 2018 from US$ 21.2/boe for 2017, including taxes of US$ 6.4/boe and US$ 5.7/boe, respectively. In turn, the average lifting cost for YPF in 2018 was US$ 11.7/boe, 9.0% lower than US$ 12.8/boe for 2017.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

Reserves

In 2018, the proven reserves increased by 16.2%, from 929.1 Mboe to 1,079.7 Mboe. The reserves replacement ratio reached 177.8%, while the gas-specific ratio was 92.9% and the liquid-specific ratio was 262.3%. On the other hand, the net incorporation of hydrocarbon reserves amounted to 344.2 Mboe, which are composed 254.6 Mboe of liquid reserves and 89.6 Mbbl corresponding to the incorporation of natural gas reserves.

In the Neuquina Basin, proved reserves were added from the development of unconventional reservoirs of the Vaca Muerta formation, mostly in Loma La Lata Norte, La Amarga Chica, Bandurria Sur, Loma Campana, El Orejano, Rincón del Mangrullo and Aguada Pichana.

Also during 2018, given the improvement in costs and the price of oil, YPF deemed it to incorporate reserves in traditional fields under recovery such as Puesto Hernández, Chihuido de la Sierra Negra, Señal Picada, Desfiladero Bayo and CNQ 7/A, among others, as well as those under primary recovery as Chachauén Sur, Los Caldenes, Cañadón Amarillo, Llancanelo and Los Cavaos, among others.

In addition, the most outstanding fields in incorporation of tight gas from the Lajas and Punta Rosada formations have been Río Neuquén, Lindero Atravesado and Guanaco.

In the Cuyana Basin, the incorporation of reserves in traditional oil fields stands out, given the improvement in oil prices and lower operating costs, mainly in La Ventana, Barrancas and Vizcacheras.

On the other hand, Golfo San Jorge basin highlights the incorporation of reserves in the main oil fields, both in primary exploitation and under secondary recovery, such as Manantiales Behr, Los Perales, Escalante, El Trébol, Barranca Baya, Las Heras and Lomas del Cuy, among others. During 2018, the Grimbeek field belonging to the Manantiales Behr area this year had a significant incorporation of oil reserves obtained through tertiary recovery by polymer injection.

Finally, also during 2018, the Austral Basin incorporated reserves through economic improvements and favorable production trends at the Magallanes deposit.

3.1.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018

The operating income of Upstream for Q4 2018, before the partial reversal of the charge for impairment of assets, totaled a profit of Ps 2.4 billion, compared to a loss of Ps 1.5 billion before the partial reversal of the charge due to asset impairment in Q4 2017. Considering the respective charges for partial reversal of the impairment charge for property, plant and equipment of Ps 2.9 billion in Q4 2018 and of Ps 5.0 billion in Q4 2017, the operating income for Q4 2018 was Ps 5.3 billion, 50.0% higher than the Ps 3.5 billion in Q4 2017.

Revenues were Ps 62.1 billion for Q4 2018, an increase of 91.8% compared to Q4 2017, primarily due to the following factors:


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Crude oil revenues amounted to Ps 46.5 billion, an increase of 114.4% or Ps 24.8 billion compared to Ps 21.7 billion in Q4 2017. The average realization price for crude oil in Q4 2018 increased by 2.1% to US$ 59.7/bbl. Crude oil volumes sold to third parties increased by 110.2%, while those transferred between segments increased 1.7%;

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Natural gas revenues reached Ps 14.1 billion, 27.8% or Ps 3.1 billion higher than the Ps 11.0 billion in 2017 as a result of a 76.6% increase in the average price of natural gas in Argentine pesos, considering that the average realization price for the quarter in dollars was U$S 4.03/Mmbtu, 16.4% lower than in Q4 2017 and considering the devaluation produced between both periods. Moreover, volumes sold decreased by 14.2% as a result of lower demand of this product. Additionally, approximately Ps 2.2 billion of subsidy from unconventional areas were reversed due to the non-inclusion of certain areas, within the framework of resolution 46-E / 2018.

Hydrocarbon production for Q4 2018 was 498.1 Kboed, an 8.4% decrease compared to Q4 2017. Crude oil production decreased 1.5% to 227.1 Kbbld. The gas market in Argentina during 2018 was characterized by an excess supply compared to domestic demand at certain times of the year, which had an impact on the production of natural gas from the temporary closure of production in some locations, as well as also from the reinjection of the hydrocarbon. In this order, natural gas production decreased by 13.1% compared to Q4 2017, totaling 36.8 Mm3d. The production of NGL registered a reduction of 15.1%, totaling 39.8 Kbbld, mainly due to a stoppage at the liquid separation plant as well as the aforementioned lower gas production.

Regarding the development activity, in Q4 2018 a total of 101 new wells have been put into production, including the non-conventional and tight wells described below.

During Q4 2018, in the shale areas, net production for YPF totaled 66.8 Kboed of hydrocarbons, which represents an increase of 59.6% compared to Q4 2017. This production is composed of 27.2 Kbbld of crude oil, 9.3 Kbbld of NGL and 4.8 Mm3d of natural gas. Regarding the operated development activity, 29 wells targeting the Vaca Muerta formation have been put into production, reaching a total, at the end of Q4 2018, of approximately 676 active wells with a total of 12 active drilling rigs and 8 workovers.

With respect to tight gas activity, net production amounted to 9.2 Mm3d in Q4 2018, of which 85% comes from areas operated by YPF. Regarding the activity carried out, 14 new wells were put into production, 10 in Estación Fernández Oro, 1 in Rincón del Mangrullo, 2 in Río Neuquén and 1 in Octógono.

Operating costs (excluding exploration expenses) for Q4 2018 were Ps 56.2 billion, a 70.4% increase compared to Q4 2017, mainly due to the following:

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Lifting costs for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 20.7 billion, an increase of Ps 8.9 billion or 75.5% compared to Ps 11.8 billion in Q4 2017. On the other hand, the increase in the unit indicator, measured in Argentine pesos, was 90.8%, in line with the general increase in prices of the economy, weighted by the aforementioned drop in production;

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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to Ps 17.1 billion in Q4 2018 compared to Ps 13.8 billion in Q4 2017, representing an increase of approximately Ps 3.3 billion, or 24.3%, primarily due to an increase in the value of assets based on their valuation in U.S. dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company partially offset by a decrease in depreciation due to the incorporation of reserves during the year 2018;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Royalties and other production related costs in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 8.4 billion, which represents a net increase of Ps 3.9 billion, or 87.3%, compared to Ps 4.5 billion in 2017. Of this increase, Ps 3.2 billion was related to an increase in royalties for crude oil production, and Ps 0.7 billion was related to an increase in royalties for natural gas production, in both cases due to higher wellhead values of these products, which are set in U.S. dollars;

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Charges for environmental contingencies for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 1.5 billion, representing an increase of approximately Ps 1.2 billion, or 409.0%, compared to Ps 0.3 billion in Q4 2017, linked to the activity carried out by the Upstream business;

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Transportation costs related to production (truck, pipelines and polyducts in deposit) for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 1.5 billion, an increase of approximately Ps 0.7 billion, or 101.5%, compared to Ps 0.7 billion for Q4 2017 in linked to the activity developed by the Upstream business areas.

Exploration expenses for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 3.6 billion, an increase of 416.0% compared to Ps 0.7 billion for Q4 2017, mainly due to the higher negative results from unproductive exploratory drilling in the quarter compared to Q4 2017 for a differential amount of Ps 2.2 billion and due to higher expenses of geophysical and geological studies were recorded for Ps 0.5 billion. It is noteworthy that the exploratory investment for Q4 2018 was 153.1% higher than Q4 2017, totaling Ps 1.7 billion.

As detailed in section 3.1.1, during Q4 2018, a net partial reversal was recognized in an amount of Ps 2.9 billion. In turn, during Q4 2017, the company had also recognized a partial reversal of Ps 5.0 billion.

Unit cash costs in U.S. dollars decreased 4.1% to US$ 21.2/boe for Q4 2018 from US$ 22.1/boe for Q4 2017, including taxes of US$ 5.8/boe for both periods. In turn, the average lifting cost for YPF in Q4 2018 was US$ 12.2/boe, 10.1% lower than US$ 13.5/boe for Q4 2017.

CAPEX

Cumulative capital expenditures for the Upstream business segment for 2017 were Ps 74.9 billion, a 68.9% increase compared to 2017. Of these cumulative capital expenditures, 70.0% were allocated to drilling and workover, 20.3% to facilities, and the remaining 9.7% to exploration and other activities in the Upstream business segment.

Capital expenditures for the Upstream business segment for Q4 2018 were Ps 23.2 billion, an 86.0% increase compared to Q4 2017. Of these capital expenditures, 67.7% were invested in drilling and workover activities, 24.6% in facilities and the remaining 7.7% in exploration and other activities in the Upstream business segment.

In the Neuquina basin area, activities for Q4 2018 were focused on the development of the Loma Campana, EFO, Loma La Lata, La Amarga Chica, La Calera, Las Manadas, Filo Morado, El Orejano, Desfiladero Bayo, El Cordón, Río Negro Norte, Chachahuen, Río Neuquén, Chihuido La Salina Sur, Aguada Toledo, Octógono, Señal Picada and Octógono blocks. Activity continues with the pilots targeting


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

Vaca Muerta in the following blocks Ugarteche, Mesa Verde, Cerro Fortunoso, La Ventana, Barrancas and Loma Alta Sur. In the Golfo San Jorge basin, activity was focused on the following blocks: Manantiales Behr, El Trébol-Escalante, Seco León, Los Perales, Lomas del Cuy, Barranca Baya, Cañadón Yatel, Restinga Alí, Zona Central and Río Mayo.

Exploration activities for Q4 2018 covered the Neuquina, Golfo San Jorge and Austral basins. In the Neuquina basin, exploratory activity was focused in the Filo Morado, Los Caldenes, Las Manadas, Loma la Lata, Valle Río Grande, Chachahuen, Aguada Pichana Este, CNQ7 and CNQ7A blocks. In the Golfo San Jorge basin, exploration activity was focused in the Río Mayo, Sarmiento y El Trebol—Escalante blocks. In the Austral basin, exploration activity was developed in Cañadón Piedra-Cabo Nombre, Lago Fuego and Los Chorrillos blocks.

During Q4 2018, 10 exploratory wells were completed: nine corresponding to crude oil and one corresponding to natural gas exploratory wells.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

3.2 DOWNSTREAM


Q4 2017		Q3 2018			Q4 2018			Var.% Q4 18 / Q4 17				Jan-Dec 2017			Jan-Dec 2018			Var.% 2018 /2017
	5,152		-908			4,356			-15.5	%	Operating income (Million Ps)		15,813			7,818			-50.6	%
	56,673		91,220			117,900			108.0	%	Revenues (Million Ps)		196,309			339,730			73.1	%
	4,129		4,150			4,097			-0.8	%	Sales of refined products in domestic market (Km3)		16,376			16,206			-1.0	%
	467		343			578			23.7	%	Exportation of refined products (Km3)		1,534			1,826			19.0	%
	228		203			173			-24.1	%	*Sales of petrochemical products in domestic market ()** (Ktn)		813			791			-2.7	%
	57		73			139			144.3	%	Exportation of petrochemical products (Ktn)		207			410			98.1	%
	292		280			289			-1.1	%	Crude oil processed (Kboed)		293			284			-3.2	%
	92%		88	%		90	%		-1.1	%	Refinery utilization (%)		92	%		89	%		-3.2	%
	2,531		3,660			8,044			217.8	%	Capital Expenditures (Million Ps)		8,179			15,632			91.1	%
	1,899		3,465			4,148			118.4	%	Depreciation (Million Ps)		6,926			12,285			77.4	%
	697		585			610			-12.4	%	Average domestic market gasoline price ()** (USD/m3)		666			630			-5.3	%
	659		577			636			-3.4	%	Average domestic market diesel price ()** (USD/m3)		632			621			-1.7	%

(*)	Fertilizer sales not included.

(**)	Includes gross income and net of deductions, commissions and other taxes.

3.2.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS

Operating income for the Downstream business segment for 2018 was a profit of Ps 7.8 billion, 50.6% lower than 2017.

Revenues were Ps 339.7 billion in 2018, 73.1% higher than 2017, primarily due to the following factors:

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Diesel revenues amounted to Ps 139.7 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 59.1 billion, or 73.3% compared to those of 2017, due to an increase of 65.9% in the average price obtained for the diesel mix, and higher total volumes sold of approximately 4.5%, mainly reflecting a 16.5% increase in the volumes sold of Infinia Diesel (premium diesel);

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Gasoline revenues amounted to Ps 97.1 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 37.9 billion, or 63.9%, compared to those of 2017, due to an increase of 58.0% in the average price, added to an increase in the total volumes shipped of 3.7%. Despite the above, there was a decrease of 7.6% in the volumes sold of Infinia gasoline (premium gasoline);

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Fuel oil revenues in the local market in 2018 decreased by Ps 3.7 million, or 90.4%, to Ps 0.4 billion due to a decrease in the sold volumes of 94.5% to power generation plants which consumed alternative fuels like natural gas which was partially offset by an increase in the average price of approximately 75.7%;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Other sales in the domestic market, including sales of jet fuel, LPG, petrochemical products and lubricants among others, totaled Ps 57.6 billion, reporting an increase of Ps 27.3 billion or 90.3% compared to 2017. The highest sales of jet fuel by 121.4%, LPG by 90.0%, petrochemicals by 58.6% and asphalt sales by 37.0% stood out, in all these cases mainly due to the higher prices of these products measured in Argentine pesos;

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Export revenues in the Downstream segment totaled Ps 44.9 billion, increasing by Ps 22.8 billion, or 103.4% compared to the exports of 2017. Among them, the largest exports of petrochemical products by 156.9%, jet fuel by 139.4% and LPG by 121.3%. In all cases, due to the higher average sales prices measured in Argentine pesos, as well as higher sales volumes. There were also higher sales abroad of residual coal and crude oil for Ps 2.0 billion and Ps 1.3 billion respectively, in both cases due to higher volumes sold. Exports of soy flour and oil increased by Ps 0.6 billion or 10.3% due to the better prices obtained, partially offset by a 31.3% decrease in volumes.

Cost of sales and operating expenses for 2018 were Ps 305.2 billion, representing an increase of Ps 142.9 billion, or 88.1%, compared to 2017, primarily due to the following factors:

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Crude oil purchases for 2018 increased to Ps 176.5 billion, an increase of Ps 84.3 billion or 91.4%, compared to Ps 92.2 billion in 2017. Crude oil volumes purchased from third parties decreased by 20.2%, while the volume of crude oil transferred from the Upstream segment increased by 0.9%. In addition, the price of crude oil expressed in Argentine pesos increased by 98.5%, mainly due to the higher average international benchmark price;

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Biofuel purchases (FAME and bioethanol) for the year 2018 amounted to Ps 23.9 billion, representing an increase of Ps 5.9 billion, or 32.8% with respect to 2017, mainly due to an increase of 46.5% and 19.6% in the price of FAME and bioethanol respectively, and due to an increase in purchased volumes of bioethanol of 3.6%, all partially offset by a decrease in purchased volumes of FAME of 3.9%;

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Fuel imports for 2018 totaled Ps 22.2 billion, an increase of Ps 15.6 billion, or 235.0%, compared to Ps 6.6 billion in 2017 mainly driven by a decrease in processing of this product, and higher imports of diesel and jet fuel, which reflected price increases of Ps 10.7 billion and Ps 3.7 billion, respectively, due to higher international prices, higher imported volumes, in addition to the significant devaluation that occurred in the current period;

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Grain receipts in the agricultural sales segment through the form of barter, which were recorded as purchases, reached Ps 7.1 billion in 2018, which represents an increase of Ps 1.8 billion, or 34.0%, from Ps 5.3 billion in 2017. This was due to an increase in the average price of approximately 58.7%, which was partially offset by a 15.6% decrease in volume sold;

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Fertilizer purchases for resale in 2018 amounted to Ps 4.1 billion, representing an increase of Ps 2.4 billion or 142.0% compared to Ps 1.7 billion in 2017. This increase was driven by a higher average price of approximately 117.3% and an 11.3% increase in the volumes sold;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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In 2018, a negative stock variation was recorded in this segment in an amount of Ps 1.8 billion compared to the positive Ps 3.7 billion in 2017, mainly due to the lower valuation of the stocks compared to 2017 due to the decrease in the price of crude oil which took place towards the end of 2018 (valued at the transfer price);

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Regarding production costs, refining costs for 2018 totaled Ps 13.1 billion, an increase of Ps 2.8 billion, or 27.3%, compared to Ps 10.3 billion in 2017. This increase was mainly driven by higher charges for repair and maintenance services, consumption of materials, spare parts and other supplies. Consequently, and taking into consideration that the processing level in refineries decreased by 3.2%, the unit refining cost increased in 2018 by 31.5% compared to 2017 weighted by the aforementioned decrease of the processed volumes;

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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to Ps 10.2 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 4.4 billion, or 75.7%, compared to 2017, mainly due to the higher value of assets subject to depreciation with respect to the same period of the previous year and due to the higher valuation thereof taking into account the functional currency of the company;

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Transportations costs related to production (shipping, oil pipelines and polyducts) for the year 2018 reached Ps 7.1 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 2.0 billion, or 38.6% compared to Ps 5.1 billion in 2017 due mainly to an increase in Argentine peso rates;

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The charges for environmental contingencies related to the activity developed by the Downstream business during the year 2018 amounted to Ps 1.3 billion, from Ps 0.8 billion in 2017, reporting an increase of approximately Ps 0.5 billion, or 56.0%.

Selling expenses for 2018 amounted to Ps 26.2 billion, representing an increase of Ps 8.9 billion, or 51.8%, compared to Ps 17.3 billion in 2017. This increase was mainly driven by the higher sales and higher costs for transporting products, mainly related to the increase in fuel prices in the domestic market, as well as higher personnel expenses, higher taxes on debits and bank credits, and greater withholdings on exports, mainly of flours and oils.

During 2018, the processing levels of the refineries amounted to 88.8%, a 3.2% decrease compared to the prior year, mainly due to lower demand for fuel oil due to greater availability of natural gas in the system. With these levels of processing, there was a greater production of diesel (+0.6%) and gasolines (+2.1%) corresponding to the higher production of Super Gasoline (+10.9%), partially offset by a lower production of Infinia Gasoline (-14.8%), while the production of other refined products such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petroleum coal increased, and production of fuel oil, asphalts, lubricants and petrochemical naphtha decreased, all in comparison with the previous year’s productions.

3.2.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018

Operating income for the Downstream business segment for Q4 2018 was Ps 4.4 billion, 15.5% lower than Ps 5.2 billion recorded in Q4 2017.

Revenues were Ps 117.9 billion in 2018, representing a 108.0% increase compared to Ps 56.7 billion in Q4 2017, primarily due to the following factors:


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Diesel revenues in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 48.1 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 24.9 billion, or 107.5%, compared to those of Q4 2017, due to an increase of 104.8% in the average price obtained for the diesel mix and higher total volumes shipped of approximately 1.3%, mainly reflecting a 4.6% increase in the volumes sold of Infinia Diesel (premium diesel);

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Gasoline revenues in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 32.8 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 15.5 billion, or 89.7% compared to those of 2017, due to an increase of 88.3% in the average price, added to an increase in the total volumes shipped of 0.8%. Despite the above, there was a decrease of 25.7% in the volumes sold of Infinia gasoline (premium gasoline);

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Other sales in the domestic market for Q4 2018, which include sales of jet fuel, LPG, petrochemical products and lubricants stood out, totaled Ps 20.7 billion, reporting an increase of Ps 11.3 billion or 119.4% compared to Q4 2017. We point out the increase in sales of jet fuel by 206.4%, the increase in sales of residual coal by 183.0%, fertilizers by 114.7%, the increase in sales of LPG by 97.1%, petrochemical products by 64.4%, and lubricants by 53.2%, in all these cases mainly due to the higher prices of these products measured in Argentine pesos;

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On the other hand, export revenues in the Downstream segment during Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 16.2 billion, representing an increase of Ps 9.5 billion, or 140.8%, compared to such exports in 2017. Among others, the export of jet fuel increased by Ps 3.7 billion, or 189.1% when compared to the same period in 2017, the export of petrochemical products increased by Ps 2.3 billion, or 299.3% when compared to the same period in 2017, and the export of LPG increased by Ps 0.8 billion, or 148.2% when compared to the same period in 2017, in all cases due to an increase in average sales prices measured in Argentine pesos, and to the higher volumes exported.

Cost of sales and operating expenses for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 104.4 billion representing an increase of Ps 58.4 billion, or 126.8%, compared to Q4 2017, primarily due to the following factors:

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Crude oil purchases in 2018 amounted to Ps 56.9 billion, a Ps 29.9 billion or 111.0% increase compared to Ps 27.0 billion in 2017. A 114.7% increase was observed in the prices of crude oil expressed in Argentine pesos, mainly due to the increase in the average international benchmark price. In turn, crude oil volumes purchased from third parties decreased by 14.6%, while the volume of crude oil transferred from the Upstream segment increased by 1.7%;

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Biofuel purchases (FAME and bioethanol) for the Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 7.7 billion, representing an increase of Ps 3.0 billion, or 62.2% with respect to 2017, mainly due to an increase of 77.0% and 45.4% in the price of FAME and bioethanol respectively;

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Fuel imports in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 6.5 billion, representing an increase of Ps 4.3 billion, or 203.8% compared to Ps 2.1 billion in 2017, mainly associated to higher imports of gas oil, due both to the higher volumes acquired and to the higher international prices of that said product, considering also the devaluation that occurred in this period;


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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Fertilizer purchases for resale in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 1.2 billion, representing an increase of Ps 0.6 billion or 100.0% compared to Q4 2017. This increase was due to an increase in the average price of approximately 147.7%, offset by lower volumes sold of 19.3%;

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In Q4 2018, a negative stock variation was recorded in this segment in an amount of Ps 6.8 billion compared to a positive variation of Ps 2.2 billion in Q4 2017, mainly due mainly due to a lower valuation of the stocks with respect to the one that occurred in the previous year due to the decrease in the crude price towards the end of 2018 (valued at the transfer price);

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Regarding production costs, refining costs for Q4 2018 totaled Ps 4.3 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 1.5 billion, or 56.4%, compared to Ps 2.8 billion in Q4 2017. This increase was mainly driven by higher charges for repair and maintenance services, consumption of materials, spare parts and other supplies. As a result of this, and considering also that the processing level in refineries was 1.1% lower, the unit refining cost increased in Q4 2018 by 58.1% compared to Q4 2017;

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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 3.5 billion, which represents an increase of approximately Ps 1.9 billion, or 117.4%, mainly due to higher values of assets subject to depreciation with respect to the same period of previous year and due to the higher valuation thereof taking into account the functional currency of the company;

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Transport costs linked to production (shipping, oil pipelines and polyducts) for Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 2.4 billion, which represents an increase of Ps 1.1 billion, or 80.0% compared to Ps 1.3 billion in Q4 2017;

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The charges for environmental contingencies related to activities developed by the Downstream business during Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 1.0 billion, representing an increase of approximately Ps 0.2 billion, or 33.1%, compared to the Ps 0.8 billion in Q4 2017.

Selling expenses in Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 8.9 billion, representing an increase of Ps 3.9 billion, or 79.3%, compared to Ps 5.0 billion in Q4 2017. This increase was mainly driven by the higher sales and higher costs for transporting products, mainly related to the increase in fuel prices in the domestic market, as well as higher charges for depreciation of fixed assets, higher personnel expenses and higher amounts of taxes on debits and bank credits, and withholdings on exports.

The volume of crude oil processed in Q4 2018 was 289.1 Kbbld, a 1.1% decrease compared to Q4 2017 mainly because of higher scheduled technical shutdowns in our industrial complexes. With these lower levels of processing, there was a higher production of gasoline (+0.7%), corresponding to the higher production of Super Gasoline (+10.4%) offset by a lower production of Infinity Gasoline (-20.6%), and lower production of diesel (-3.7%). In addition, the production of other refined products such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petroleum coal and lubricant bases increased, and production of fuel oil, asphalts and petrochemical naphtha decreased, all in comparison with the production of the Q4 2017.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

CAPEX

Cumulative capital expenditures for the Downstream business segment for 2018 were Ps 15.6 billion, a 91.1% increase compared to 2017. Capital expenditures for Q4 2018 were Ps 8.0 billion, a 217.8% increase compared to Q4 2017.

In Q4 2018, the blending of gasoline in the Luján de Cuyo and La Plata refineries were completed, with the objective of increasing the capacity of producing premium gasolines. Additional works continue at the La Plata Refinery for the same purpose. Engineering developments continue for the new diesel and gasoline hydrotreating units to be carried out in the three refineries. The works in the aforementioned complexes are carried out with the objective of complying with Resolution 5/2016 of the Hydrocarbons Resources Secretariat on new fuel specifications, whose main modifications will be effective as of 2019 and 2022.

In the refining, logistics and oil product dispatch facilities, work continues for purposes of improving the existing infrastructure, and certain aspects relating to safety and environmental protection. In the La Plata Industrial Complex, work continues to be conducted to enable the reception of crude oil, which will provide greater flexibility in the processing and will have an improvement in the safety conditions, both of the facilities of said complex and of the associated logistics.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

3.3 GAS AND ENERGY


Q4 2017		Q3 2018		Q4 2018		Var.% Q4 18 /Q4 17				Jan-Dec 2017		Jan-Dec 2018		Var.% 2018 /2017
	195		2,920		766		292.8	%	Operating income (Million Ps)		3,259		16,786		415.1	%
	14,208		31,539		26,569		87.0	%	Revenues (Million Ps)		60,880		99,038		62.7	%
	1,262		442		951		-24.6	%	Capital Expenditures (Million Ps)		3,867		1,968		-49.1	%
	93		73		734		689.2	%	Depreciation (Million Ps)		290		928		220.0	%

3.3.1 CUMULATIVE RESULTS

The Gas and Energy business segment in 2018 reported an operating income of Ps 16.8 billion, which represents a 415.1% increase compared to Ps 3.3 billion in 2017.

The net revenues of the segment during 2018 amounted to Ps 99.0 billion, which represents a 62.7% increase compared to the previous year, primarily due to the following factors:

•

Sales of natural gas as producers in the domestic market increased by Ps 17.8 billion, or 41.8%, as a result of an increase in the average price of 50.7% in Argentine pesos, partially offset by a reduction in 6.2% in the volume sold. This reduction is explained by the 4.6% decrease in volumes shipped as a result of lower production and demand for natural gas in 2018, and that given that in the first quarter of 2017, 242 million m3 had been invoiced, opportunely injected and awaiting nomination;

•

Sales of natural gas to the retail segment (residential customers and small industries and businesses) increased by Ps 14.5 billion, or 140.6%. This increase is mainly explained due to the fact that our controlled company Metrogas SA, whose functional currency is the Argentine peso, recorded an inflation adjustment in an amount of Ps 4.7 billion in 2018 sales based on current local regulations. Additionally, such company received higher average prices of 122.2%, which were partially offset by a 2.0% decrease in volumes sold through its distribution network.

•

Additionally, in the first quarter of 2018, a revaluation of YPF’s investment in YPF Energía Eléctrica (YPF EE) for Ps 12.0 billion was recorded.

3.3.2 RESULTS FOR Q4 2018

The Gas and Energy business segment reported an operating income of Ps 0.8 billion during Q4 2018, which represents a 292.8% increase compared to Ps 0.2 billion in Q4 2017.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

Our subsidiary Metrogas S.A. recorded an operating income of Ps 4.2 billion in Q4 2018, which represented an increase compared to Ps 1.4 billion operating income in the same period of 2017, mainly due to higher margin due to tariff increases measured in Argentine pesos.

In turn, as a result of the agreement for the capitalization of YPF EE, there was the deconsolidation of this company, which in the fourth quarter of 2017 had incorporated Ps 0.8 billion in operating income to the Group’s figures.

The revenues of the segment during Q4 2018 amounted to Ps 26.6 billion, representing an increase of 87.0% with respect to the previous year, primarily due to the following factors:

•

Sales of natural gas as producers increased by Ps 3.1 billion, or 30.7%, as a consequence of an increase in the average price of 77.4% in Argentine pesos, partially offset by a decrease in the volume sold of 14.2% due to lower demand and the reversal of approximately Ps 2.2 billion of non-conventional area subsidies as a result of the non-inclusion of certain areas within the framework of resolution 46-E / 2018;

•

Sales of natural gas to the retail segment (residential customers and small industries and businesses) increased by Ps 7.9 billion, or 410.5%. This increase is mainly explained due to the fact that our controlled company Metrogas SA, whose functional currency is the Argentine peso, recorded an inflation adjustment in an amount of Ps 4.7 billion in 2018 sales based on current local regulations. Additionally, such company obtained higher average sale prices of 220.7%, which were partially offset by a 7.8% decrease in volumes sold through its distribution network.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

3.4 CORPORATE AND OTHER

This business segment involves mainly corporate costs and other activities that are not reported in any of the previously-mentioned business segments.

Corporate operating income for 2018 was a loss of Ps 6.1 billion, compared to a loss of Ps 4.4 billion in 2017. The variation is mainly related to an increase in personnel expenses, higher costs in outsourcing services and higher IT costs relating to computer licenses, which are mainly dollar denominated, and institutional advertising, coupled with higher charges for depreciation of fixed assets.

Consolidation adjustments to eliminate results among business segments not transferred to third parties were positive Ps 2.7 billion for 2018 and negative Ps 2.5 billion for 2017. This year, the gap between the transfer prices between businesses and the replacement cost of the company’s inventories decreased, while in 2017 the same had been extended. In both cases, the movement of transfer prices reflects the changes in market prices, especially of crude oil.

4. LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL

In 2018, net cash flows provided by operating activities amounted to Ps 125.1 billion, which represents a 73.8% increase compared to 2017. This Ps 53.1 billion variation was mainly due to an increase in EBITDA of Ps 54.8 million, excluding the revaluation result of the aforementioned YPF EE investment and working capital variations that offset each other. This generation of funds during 2018 substantially exceeded the amount that the Company required to finance the investments made during the current period.

Net cash flows used in investing activities were Ps 82.2 billion for 2018, 48.9% higher than 2017. Investments in fixed and intangible assets were Ps 88.3 billion in 2018, 48.1% higher than 2017. On the other hand, the holdings of public securities BONAR 2020 and 2021 were partially liquidated, with a cash inflow of Ps 7.9 billion.

Because of its financing activities, in 2018 the Company had a net decrease in funds of Ps 43.7 billion, compared to a net decrease of Ps 0.4 billion in 2017. This difference was driven by a lower net borrowing and refinancing debt maturities of Ps 34.4 billion and by a higher interest payment of Ps 8.4 billion.

The previously explained cash generation, together with the Company’s investment in Argentine sovereign bonds, including those received to cancel the accounts receivables of the Gas Plan program for the year 2015, which are still in the portfolio, resulted in a position of cash and cash equivalents of Ps 57.0 billion₍₁₎ as of December 31, 2018.

Total debt in U.S. dollars was US$ 8.9 billion, net debt was US$ 7.4 billion₍₁₎ with a Net debt/recurring adjusted EBITDA LTM ratio of 1.68x₍₂₎.

The average interest rate for debt denominated in Argentine pesos at the end of 2018 was 44.71%, while the average interest rate for debt denominated in U.S. dollars was 7.37%.

During the third quarter of 2018, a repurchase of Class XXVI notes due on December 2018 was conducted, for a total amount of US$ 0.2 billion nominal value. On the maturity date of such notes, the Company canceled all other outstanding notes of such Class in full for a total amount of US$ 0.3 billion.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

(1)	Includes investments in financial assets (government securities) of US$ 291 million at market value

(2)	Net Debt: US$7,397 million/Recurring adjusted EBITDA LTM: US$4,410 million = 1.68x

5. TABLES AND NOTES

Full year 2018 and Q4 2018 Results


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND CONTROLLED COMPANIES

(Unaudited, figures expressed in millions of Argentine pesos)


Q4 2017		Q3 2018			Q4 2018			Var.% Q4 18 / Q4 17				Jan-Dec 2017			Jan-Dec 2018			Var.% 2018 / 2017
	69,614		121,188			145,775			109.4	%	Revenues		252,813			435,820			72.4	%
	(60,231)		(95,993	)		(118,173	)		96.2	%	Costs		(211,812	)		(359,570	)		69.8	%

	9,383		25,195			27,602			194.2	%	Gross profit		41,001			76,250			86.0	%

	(5,174)		(7,113	)		(9,743	)		88.3	%	Selling expenses		(17,954	)		(27,927	)		55.5	%
	(2,771)		(3,669	)		(4,948	)		78.6	%	Administration expenses		(8,736	)		(13,922	)		59.4	%
	(696)		(1,082	)		(3,597	)		416.8	%	Exploration expenses		(2,456	)		(5,466	)		122.6	%
	5,032		—			2,900			-42.4	%	Reversal/(Impairment) of property, plant and equipment		5,032			2,900			-42.4	%
	(728)		(646	)		(219	)		-69.9	%	Other operating results, net		(814	)		11,945			N/A

	5,046		12,685			11,995			137.7	%	Operating income		16,073			43,780			172.4	%

	882		(1,573	)		7,337			731.9	%	Income of interests in companies and joint ventures		1,428			4,839			238.9	%
	8,660		46,980			(922	)		N/A		Finance Income		17,623			100,083			467.9	%
	(9,764)		(22,501	)		(7,931	)		-18.8	%	Finance Cost		(28,629	)		(63,681	)		122.4	%
	984		988			1,966			99.8	%	Other financial results		2,208			5,123			132.0	%

	(120)		25,467			(6,887	)		5639.2	%	Net financial results		(8,798	)		41,525			N/A

	5,808		36,579			12,445			114.3	%	Net profit before income tax		8,703			90,144			935.8	%

	6,154		(23,372	)		5,460			-11.3	%	Income tax		3,969			(51,538	)		N/A

	11,962		13,207			17,905			49.7	%	Net profit for the period		12,672			38,606			204.7	%

	(48)		4			555			N/A		Net profits for noncontrolling interest		332			(7	)		N/A

	12,010		13,203			17,350			44.5	%	Net profit for shareholders of the parent company		12,340			38,613			212.9	%

	30.59		33.50			44.38			45.1	%	Earnings per share, basic and diluted		31.43			98.43			213.2	%

	10,333		106,585			(16,789	)		N/A		Other comprehensive Income		21,917			172,600			687.5	%

	22,295		119,792			1,116			-95.0	%	Total comprehensive income for the period		34,589			211,206			510.6	%

	16,745		36,821			35,434			111.6	%	*Adj. EBITDA ()**		66,791			133,529			99.9	%

Note: Information reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), except adjusted EBITDA.

(*)	Adjusted EBITDA = Operating income + Depreciation and impairment of properties, plant and equipment and intangible assets + Amortization of intangible assets + Unproductive exploratory drillings.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND CONTROLLED COMPANIES

(Unaudited, figures expressed in millions of Argentine pesos)


	12/31/2017		12/31/2018
Noncurrent Assets
Intangible assets		9,976		20,402
Properties, plant and equipment		354,443		699,087
Investments in companies and joint ventures		6,045		32,686
Assets held for disposal		8,823		—
Deferred tax assets, net		588		301
Other receivables		1,335		9,617
Trade receivables		2,210		23,508

Total Non-current assets		383,420		785,601

Current Assets
Assets held for disposal		—		3,189
Inventories		27,149		53,324
Contract assets		142		420
Other receivables		12,684		21,867
Trade receivables		40,649		72,646
Investment in financial assets		12,936		10,941
Cash and equivalents		28,738		46,028

Total current assets		122,298		208,415

Total assets		505,718		994,016

Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ contributions		10,402		10,518
Reserves, other comprehensive income and retained earnings		141,893		348,682
Noncontrolling interest		238		3,157

Total Shareholders’ equity		152,533		362,357

Noncurrent Liabilities
Liabilities associated with assets held for disposal		4,193		—
Provisions		54,734		83,388
Deferred tax liabilities, net		37,645		91,125
Contract liabilities		1,470		1,828
Other taxes payable		220		2,175
Loans		151,727		270,252
Other liabilities		277		549
Accounts payable		185		3,373

Total Noncurrent Liabilities		250,451		452,690

Current Liabilities
Liabilities associated with assets held for disposal		—		3,133
Provisions		2,442		4,529
Income tax payable		191		357
Contract liabilities		1,460		4,996
Other taxes payable		6,879		10,027
Salaries and social security		4,132		6,154
Loans		39,336		64,826
Other liabilities		2,383		722
Accounts payable		45,911		84,225

Total Current Liabilities		102,734		178,969

Total Liabilities		353,185		631,659

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity		505,718		994,016

Note: Information reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND CONTROLLED COMPANIES

(Unaudited, figures expressed in millions of Argentine pesos)


Q4 2017		Q3 2018			Q4 2018				Jan-Dec 2017			Jan-Dec 2018
								Operating activities
	11,962		13,207			17,905		Net income		12,672			38,606
	(882)		1,573			(7,337	)	Income of interests in companies and joint ventures		(1,428	)		(4,839	)
	16,058		23,251			22,915		Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		53,512			87,569
	233		450			738		Amortization of intangible assets		838			1,749
	1,374		2,735			6,352		Losses of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and consumption of materials		4,592			12,101
	(6,154)		23,372			(5,460	)	Income tax charge		(3,969	)		51,538
	(5,032)		—			(2,900	)	(Reversal)/Impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets		(5,032	)		(2,900	)
	2,608		2,415			(9,399	)	Net increase in provisions		4,924			(3,422	)
	362		(25,730	)		19,377		Interest, exchange differences and other		7,611			(28,611	)
	46		80			102		Stock compensation plans		162			308
	(206)		(270	)		(147	)	Accrued insurance		(206	)		(417	)
	—		—			—		Results due to deconsolidation of subsidiaries		—			(11,980	)
								Changes in assets and liabilities:
	(246)		(14,041	)		36		Trade receivables		(8,073	)		(25,912	)
	(1,236)		(958	)		(5,569	)	Other receivables		895			(9,873	)
	(355)		(5,144	)		5,123		Inventories		(1,556	)		951
	2,098		9,570			2,329		Accounts payable		3,747			18,769
	354		1,506			(1,832	)	Other Taxes payable		2,550			2,615
	772		926			1,564		Salaries and Social Security		1,065			1,904
	(237)		251			44		Other liabilities		(717	)		(1,178	)
	(407)		(775	)		(875	)	Decrease in provisions included in liabilities for payments / utilization		(1,388	)		(2,652	)
	—		(162	)		38		Contract Assets		(130	)		(278	)
	—		(126	)		1,354		Contract Liabilities		2,661			2,179
	—		348			109		Dividends received		328			583
	—		476			20		Insurance charge for loss of profit		—			496
	(323)		(744	)		(675	)	Income tax payments		(1,084	)		(2,248	)

	20,789		32,210			43,812		Net cash flow from operating activities		71,974			125,058

								Investing activities
	(15,667)		(23,426	)		(30,968	)	Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets		(59,618	)		(88,293	)
	(462)		—			4		Contributions and acquisitions of interests in companies and joint ventures		(891	)		(280	)
	1,883		997			1,477		Collection for sale of financial assets		4,287			7,879
	—		—			(2,307	)	Investment for business combination					(2,307	)
	—		—			—		Investment in financial assets		—			—
	—		—			—		Insurance charge for material damages		—			—
	469		—			457		Interest received from financial assets		980			750

	(13,777)		(22,429	)		(31,337	)	Net cash flow from investing activities		(55,242	)		(82,251	)

								Financing activities
	(11,469)		(18,267	)		(22,939	)	Payment of loans		(36,346	)		(55,734	)
	(4,387)		(8,248	)		(7,664	)	Payment of interests		(17,912	)		(26,275	)
	21,316		12,530			10,996		Proceeds from loans		54,719			39,673
	—		—			—		Acquisition of own shares		(100	)		(120	)
	—		—			—		Non controling interest contribution		—			—
	(716)		—			(1,200	)	Payments of dividends		(716	)		(1,200	)

	4,744		(13,985	)		(20,807	)	Net cash flow from financing activities		(355	)		(43,656	)

	1,162		15,868			(3,555	)	Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and equivalents		1,665			18,139

	(61)		—			—		Reclassification of assets held for sale		(61	)		—

	—		—			—		Deconsolidation of subsidiaries		—			—

	12,857		11,664			(11,887	)	Increase (decrease) in Cash and Equivalents		17,981			17,290

	15,881		46,251			57,915		Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period		10,757			28,738
	28,738		57,915			46,028		Cash and equivalents at the end of the period		28,738			46,028

	12,857		11,664			(11,887	)	Increase (decrease) in Cash and Equivalents		17,981			17,290

								COMPONENTS OF CASH AND EQUIVALENT AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
	9,672		9,215			6,678		Cash		9,672			6,678
	19,066		48,700			39,350		Other Financial Assets		19,066			39,350

	28,738		57,915			46,028		TOTAL CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD		28,738			46,028

Note: Information reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.4 CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Unaudited, figures expressed in millions of Argentine pesos)


Q4 2018	Upstream			Gas & Power		Downstream		Corporate and Other			Consolidation Adjustments			Total
Revenues		2,070			24,398		117,354		3,538			(1,585	)		145,775
Revenues from intersegment sales		60,040			2,171		546		5,619			(68,376	)		—

Revenues		62,110			26,569		117,900		9,157			(69,961	)		145,775

Operating Income		5,252			766		4,356		(1,930	)		3,551			11,995
Investments in companies and joint ventures		—			7,265		72		—			—			7,337
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		17,117			734		4,148		916			—			22,915
Reversal/(Impairment) of property, plant and equipment		(2,900	)		—		—		—			—			(2,900	)
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment		11,492			951		8,044		1,717			—			22,204
Assets		480,263			129,885		307,312		82,762			(6,206	)		994,016
Q4 2017	Upstream			Gas & Power		Downstream		Corporate and Other			Consolidation Adjustments			Total
Revenues		266			13,033		56,379		631			(695	)		69,614
Revenues from intersegment sales		32,110			1,175		294		1,968			(35,547	)		—

Revenues		32,376			14,208		56,673		2,599			(36,242	)		69,614

Operating Income		3,502			195		5,152		(1,586	)		(2,217	)		5,046
Investments in companies and joint ventures		—			281		601		—			—			882
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		13,782			93		1,899		284			—			16,058
Reversal/(Impairment) of property, plant and equipment		(5,032	)		—		—		—			—			(5,032	)
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment		7,559			1,262		2,531		862			—			12,214
Assets		251,525			45,395		158,800		53,934			(3,936	)		505,718


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.5 MAIN FINANCIAL MAGNITUDES IN U.S. DOLLARS

(Unaudited figures)


Million USD	2017 Q4		2018 Q3		2018 Q4		Var Q4 18 / Q4 17			2017 Jan-Dec		2018 Jan-Dec		Var 2018 / 2017
INCOME STATMENT
Revenues		3,976		3,784		3,939		-0.9	%		15,291		15,544		1.7	%
Costs of sales		-3,440		-2,998		-3,193		-7.2	%		-12,794		-12,910		0.9	%

Gross profit		536		787		746		*39.2*	%		2,498		2,634		*5.5*	%
Other operating expenses, net		-248		-391		-422		70.2	%		-1,523		-957		-37.2	%

Operating income		288		396		324		*12.5*	%		975		1,678		*72.1*	%
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant & equipment and intangible assets		630		726		541		-14.1	%		2,942		3,185		8.3	%
Amortization of intangible assets		13		14		20		49.8	%		51		60		18.3	%
Unproductive exploratory drillings		25		14		73		188.8	%		86		97		12.1	%

Adj. EBITDA		956		1,150		957		*0.1*	%		4,053		5,019		*23.8*	%
Recurring Adj. EBITDA		956		1,150		957		*0.1*	%		4,053		4,410		*8.8*	%
UPSTREAM
Revenues		1,849		1,982		1,678		-9.2	%		7,060		7,602		7.7	%
Operating income		200		381		142		-29.0	%		222		755		240.0	%
Depreciation & Amortization		788		592		448		-43.1	%		2,735		2,710		-0.9	%
Capital expenditures		712		704		627		-12.0	%		2,674		2,680		0.2	%
Adj. EBITDA		1,013		987		663		-34.6	%		3,043		3,562		17.0	%
DOWNSTREAM
Revenues		3,237		2,849		3,186		-1.6	%		11,864		12,097		2.0	%
Operating income		294		-28		118		-60.0	%		957		309		-67.7	%
Depreciation & Amortization		119		119		124		4.1	%		458		480		4.8	%
Capital expenditures		145		114		217		50.4	%		491		509		3.7	%
Adj. EBITDA		413		91		241		-41.6	%		1,415		789		-44.2	%
GAS & ENERGY
Revenues		811		985		718		-11.5	%		3,692		3,587		-2.8	%
Operating income		11		91		21		85.8	%		198		771		289.3	%
Depreciation & Amortization		6		3		23		308.8	%		19		32		67.5	%
Capital expenditures		72		14		26		-64.3	%		235		67		-71.4	%
Adj. EBITDA		17		94		44		160.3	%		217		803		269.9	%
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Operating income		-91		-50		-52		-42.4	%		-263		-218		-17.2	%
Capital expenditures		49		18		46		-5.8	%		97		91		-6.4	%
CONSOLIDATION ADJUSTMENTS
Operating income		-127		2		96		N/A			-139		60		N/A
*Average exchange rate of period*		*17.51*		*32.02*		*37.01*					*16.51*		*28.04*
*Exchange rate end of period*		*18.60*		*41.15*		*37.60*					*18.60*		*37.60*

NOTE: The calculation of the main financial figures in U.S. dollars is derived from the calculation of the financial results expressed in Argentine pesos using the average exchange rate for each period.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.6 MAIN PHYSICAL MAGNITUDES

(Unaudited figures)


							2017						2018
	Unit		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Cum. 2017		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q3		Cum. 2018
Production
Crude oil production		Kbbl		21,058		19,867		20,904		21,219		83,048		20,483		20,591		20,933		20,897		82,904
NGL production		Kbbl		4,923		4,680		4,469		4,309		18,381		4,228		3,781		2,477		3,657		14,144
Gas production		Mm3		4,076		4,056		4,057		3,893		16,082		3,935		4,004		4,018		3,382		15,339
Total production		Kboe		51,618		50,055		50,891		50,012		202,576		49,460		49,554		48,679		45,826		193,519


Henry Hub		USD/Mbtu		3.32		3.18		3.00		2.93		3.11		3.00		2.80		2.90		3.64		3.09
Brent		USD/Bbl		53.68		49.67		52.11		61.53		54.25		66.81		74.50		75.22		67.71		71.06

Sales
Sales of petroleum products
Domestic market
Gasoline		Km3		1,297		1,220		1,284		1,358		5,159		1,373		1,288		1,321		1,368		5,350
Diesel		Km3		1,792		1,954		1,981		2,025		7,752		1,870		2,023		2,154		2,052		8,099
Jet fuel and kerosene		Km3		134		117		140		143		534		135		125		146		166		572
Fuel Oil		Km3		220		264		121		37		642		7		10		10		8		35
LPG		Km3		152		241		189		159		741		146		185		196		150		677
Others (*)		Km3		357		377		406		408		1,548		381		416		323		353		1,473
Total domestic market		Km3		3,952		4,173		4,121		4,130		16,376		3,912		4,047		4,150		4,097		16,206
Export market
Petrochemical naphtha		Km3		57		23		46		58		184		24		44		0		91		159
Jet fuel and kerosene		Km3		135		123		139		142		539		141		136		144		167		588
LPG		Km3		115		39		70		98		322		194		91		41		135		461
Bunker (Diesel and Fuel Oil)		Km3		83		74		102		116		375		101		72		65		84		322
Others (*)		Km3		28		29		4		53		114		52		50		93		101		296
Total export market		Km3		418		288		361		467		1,534		512		393		343		578		1,826
Total sales of petroleum products		Km3		4,370		4,461		4,482		4,597		17,910		4,424		4,440		4,493		4,675		18,032

Sales of petrochemical products
Domestic market
Fertilizers		Ktn		35		39		139		111		324		38		85		117		97		337
Methanol		Ktn		57		84		73		99		313		69		93		64		57		283
Others		Ktn		116		130		125		129		500		138		115		139		116		508
Total domestic market		Ktn		208		253		337		339		1,137		245		293		320		270		1,128
Export market
Methanol		Ktn		1		2		1		2		6		24		75		31		72		202
Others		Ktn		42		51		53		55		201		36		63		42		67		208
Total export market		Ktn		43		53		54		57		207		60		138		73		139		410
Total sales of petrochemical products		Ktn		251		306		391		396		1,344		305		431		393		409		1,538

Sales of other products
Grain, flours and oils
Domestic market		Ktn		21		37		21		18		97		30		23		92		55		200
Export market		Ktn		159		291		331		253		1,034		169		236		177		128		710
Total Grain, flours and oils		Ktn		180		328		352		271		1,131		199		259		269		183		910

Main products imported
Gasolines and Jet Fuel		Km3		3		40		13		98		154		114		59		49		46		268
Diesel		Km3		152		230		77		85		544		111		161		355		196		823

(*)	Principally includes sales of oil and lubricant bases, grease, asphalt and residual carbon, among others.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

5.7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND GAS RESERVES

(Argentine Securities Commission General Resolution No. 541)


	Crude oil and condensate
	(millions of barrels)
	2018
	Argentina			United States		Worldwide
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves
Beginning of year		422			—		422
Revisions of previous estimates		126			—		126
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery		118			—		118
Purchases and sales		(1	)		—		(1	)
Production for the year ⁽¹⁾		(83	)		—		(83	)

End of year⁽¹⁾		582			—		582


	2018
	Argentina			United States		Worldwide
Proved developed reserves
Beginning of year		286			—		286

End of year		339			—		339

Proved undeveloped reserves
Beginning of year		136			—		136

End of year		243			—		243

(1)

Proved reserves of crude oil and condensate include an estimated 83 million barrels as of December 31, 2018, 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 and condensate production includes an estimated 12 million barrels for 2018 in respect of such types of payments.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018


	Natural gas liquids
	(millions of barrels)
	2018
	Argentina			United States		Worldwide
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves
Beginning of year		58			—		58
Revisions of previous estimates		(1	)		—		(1	)
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery		13			—		13
Purchases and sales		—			—		—
Production for the year ⁽¹⁾		(14	)		—		(14	)

End of year⁽¹⁾		56			—		56


	2018
	Argentina			United States		Worldwide
Proved developed reserves
Beginning of year		47			—		47

End of year		41			—		41

Proved undeveloped reserves
Beginning of year		11			—		11

End of year		15			—		15

(1)

Proved reserves of natural gas liquids include an estimated 5 million barrels as of December 31, 2018, 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 liquids production includes an estimated 2 million barrels for 2018 in respect of such types of payments.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018


	Natural gas (billion of cubic feet)
	2018
	Argentina			United States		Worldwide
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves
Beginning of year		2,520			—		2,520
Revisions of previous estimates		178			—		178
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery		329			—		329
Purchases and sales ⁽²⁾		(4	)		—		(4	)
Production for the year⁽¹⁾		(542	)		—		(542	)

End of year ⁽¹⁾		2,481			—		2,481


	2018
	Argentina			United States		Worldwide
Proved developed reserves
Beginning of year		1,850			—		1,850

End of year		1,915			—		1,915

Proved undeveloped reserves
Beginning of year		670			—		670

End of year		566			—		566

(1)

Proved reserves of natural gas include an estimated 288 billion cubic feet as of December 31, 2018, 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 61 billion cubic feet for 2018 in respect of such types of payments.


		Consolidated Results Full Year 2018 and Q4 2018

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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 7, 2019

/s/ Diego Celaá

Diego Celaá

Market Relations Officer