FINANCIAL REPORT 2013

• 2.3.6. Treatment of fixed assets (IAS 16, 36, 38, 40) CACEIS applies component accounting for all of its property, plant and equipment. In accordance with the provisions of IAS 16, the depreciable amount takes account of the potential residual value of property, plant and equipment. Property used in operations, investment property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses since the time they were placed in service. Purchased so$ware is measured at purchase price less accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses since acquisition. Proprietary software is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses since completion. Fixed assets are depreciated linearly over their estimated useful lives. Based on available information, CACEIS concluded that impairment testing would not lead to any change in the existing amount of its fixed assets as of the end of the reporting period. • 2.3.7. Currency transactions (IAS 21) In accordance with IAS 21, monetary and non-monetary items are separated. At the reporting date, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the closing price into CACEIS’s operating currency. The resulting conversion rate adjustments are recorded in the income statement. There are two exceptions to this rule: • For available-for-sale financial assets, only the translation adjustments calculated on amortised cost are taken to the income statement; the balance is recorded in equity; • Translation adjustments on elements designated as cash flow hedges or part of a net investment in a foreign entity are recognised in equity. • 2.3.8. Commissions and fees (IAS 18) Commission and fee income and expense are recognised in income based on the kind of services with which they are associated. When the outcome of a transaction involving the rendering of services can be estimated reliably, revenue associated with the transaction is recognised in “Commission and fees” by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period: • Commissions and fees paid or received in consideration for non- recurring services are fully recognised in the income statement. Commissions and fees payable or receivable that are contingent upon meeting a performance target are recognised only if all the following conditions are met: – The amount of commission and fees can be reliably estimated; – It is probable that the future economic benefits from the services rendered will flow to the Company;

– The stage of completion of the service can be reliably estimated, and the costs incurred for the service and the costs to complete it can be reliably estimated. • Commissions and fees related to ongoing services, such as commission and fees on payment instruments, are recognised in the income statement and spread over the duration of the service rendered.

• 2.3.9. Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations (IFRS 5)

A non-current asset (or a disposal group) is classified as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. For this to be the case the asset (or disposal group) must be available for immediate sale in its present condition and its salemust be highly probable. The relevant assets and liabilities are shown separately on the balance sheet under “Non-current assets held for sale” and “Liabilities associated with non-current assets held for sale”. A non-current asset (or disposal group) classified as held for sale is measured at the lowest of its carrying amount and lowest fair value costs of sale. An expense for impairment of unrealised gains is recognised in the income statement. Unrealised gains are no longer amortised when they are reclassified. The following are disclosed on a separate line of the income statement: • The post-tax profit or loss of discontinued operations until the date of disposal; • The post-tax gain or loss recognised on the disposal or on measurement to fair value less costs of sale of the assets and liabilities constituting the discontinued operations. The consolidated financial statements of CACEIS include the financial statements of CACEIS S.A. as the central body and all the companies in which, according to IAS 27, IAS 28, and IAS 31 standards CACEIS S.A. holds, directly or indirectly, at least 20% of the existing or potential voting rights. • 2.4.2. Definitions of control In compliance with international standards, all entities under exclusive control, under joint control or under significant influence are consolidated, provided that their contribution is deemed material. Materiality is assessed in the light of three main criteria representing a percentage of the consolidated balance sheet, the consolidated net assets and the consolidated results. 2.4. CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES AND METHODS "IAS 27, 28, 31# • 2.4.1. Scope of consolidation

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