This MFRS applies to a transaction or other event that meets the definition
of a business combination. This MFRS does not apply to:
(a) the accounting for the formation of a joint arrangement in the financial
statements of joint arrangement itself.
(b) the acquisition of an asset or a group of assets that does not constitute a
business. In such cases the acquirer shall identify and recognise the
individual identifiable assets acquired (including those assets that meet
the definition of, and recognition criteria for, intangible assets in
MFRS 138 Intangible Assets) and liabilities assumed. The cost of the
group shall be allocated to the individual identifiable assets and
liabilities on the basis of their relative fair values at the date of purchase.
Such a transaction or event does not give rise to goodwill.
(c) a combination of entities or businesses under common control
(paragraphs B1–B4 provide related application guidance).