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3.3.16 Goodwill
The Group records the initial value of goodwill at cost, representing the excess of the acquisition costs over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Where the fair value of the net assets exceeds the cost of acquisition at the acquisition date, the difference is recognized as a gain in the statements of income immediately. The Group recognizes goodwill at cost less accumulated impairment losses. The Group will carry out a test for impairment of goodwill at least once a year or when there are factors indicating that an investment might be impaired. To test for impairment, the Group allocates goodwill from business combinations to each cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The Group evaluates the recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) and if it is lower than the carrying amount of the unit, the Group recognizes impairment losses. Allowance for impairment of goodwill will not be reversed. 3.3.17 Finance Leases – Where the Group is the lessee
Leases of property, plant and equipment, where the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. The leased assets are capitalized at the lower of the estimated net present value of the underlying minimum lease payments or fair value. Each minimum lease payment is allocated between liabilities and finance charges in order to achieve a constant interest rate on the remaining balance of the liabilities. The finance leases’ liabilities less finance charges are presented as long-term loans. Interest expenses are charged to the statements of income over the lease period. Depreciation is charged over the shorter of the assets estimated useful life or the lease period. 3.3.18 Operating Leases – Where the Group is the lessee
Leases of property, plant and equipment where the lessor assumes a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the statements of income using the straight-line method over the period of the lease. The costs incurred upon termination of the operating lease agreements prior their maturity, such as compensation paid to the lessor for such termination, are recognized as expenses in the period in which the termination takes place.