Provisions
A provision is recognized in the balance sheet when the Company has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic
benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount
of the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected
future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.