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2009/10 Annual Report Lenovo Group Limited
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2009/10 Annual Report Lenovo Group Limited
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2 Significant accounting policies (continued)
(g) Impairment of investments in subsidiaries and non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life or are not yet available for use are not subject to depreciation or amortization
and are tested annually for impairment. Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for
the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets
are grouped at the lowest level for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). Non-
financial assets other than goodwill that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at
each reporting date.
Impairment testing of the investments in subsidiaries is required upon receiving dividends from these investments
if the dividend exceeds the total comprehensive income of the subsidiary in the period the dividend is declared or
if the carrying amount of the investment in the separate financial statements exceeds the carrying amount in the
consolidated financial statements of the investee’s net assets including goodwill.
(h) Financial assets
The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss, loans and
receivables, and available-for-sale. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were
acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition and evaluates this
designation at every reporting date.
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value
through profit or loss at inception. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the
purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. Derivatives are also categorized as held
for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets.
(ii) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not
quoted in an active market. They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor
with no intention of trading the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater
than 12 months after the balance sheet date. These are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables
comprise trade, notes and other receivables, bank deposits and cash and cash equivalents and in the balance
sheet (Note 2(l) and 2(m)).
(iii) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified
in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless the investment matures or
management intends to dispose of the asset within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade-date, the date on which the Group
commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs for
all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit
or loss are initially recognized at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. Financial
assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows therefrom have expired or have been transferred and
the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Available-for-sale financial assets and
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are
carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method.