The most recent available audited financial statements of the associated companies or joint ventures are used by the
Group in applying the equity method. Where the dates of the audited financial statements used are not co-terminous
with those of the Group, the share of results is arrived at from the last audited financial statements available and
unaudited management financial statements to the end of the accounting period. Where necessary, adjustments are
made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.
Upon loss of significant influence or joint control over the associate or joint venture, the Group measures and recognises
any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate or joint venture
upon loss of significant influence or joint control and the fair value of the aggregate of the retained investment and
proceeds from disposal is recognised in the income statement.
In the Company’s separate financial statements, investments in associates or joint ventures are carried at cost less
accumulated impairment loss.
If the Group’s ownership interest in an associate or a joint venture is reduced, but the Group continues to apply the
equity method, the Group reclassifies to the income statement the proportion of the gain or loss that had previously
been recognised in other comprehensive income relating to that reduction in ownership interest if that gain or loss
would be required to be reclassified to the income statement on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities.