Deferred tax is calculated according to the balance sheet methodbased on temporary differences arising between reported and fiscal
values of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax is calculated using the
tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the receivables
are deducted or the liabilities are settled, based on the tax rates (and
the tax legislation) in force on the closing date. Deferred tax receivables
are recognised for all temporary differences unless they relate to
goodwill or an asset or a liability in a transaction that is not a company
acquisition and that, at the time of acquisition, affects neither
the reported nor taxable profit or loss for the period. Also, temporary
differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and associated
companies are taken into account only to the extent it is likely that
the temporary difference will be reversed in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax receivables for temporary differences and loss carry-forwards
are recognised only to the extent it is likely that these will be
able to be utilised.