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4 Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)
(e) Retirement benefits
Pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various assumptions. The Group’s major
assumptions primarily relate to discount rate, expected return on assets, and salary growth. In determining the discount
rate, the Group references market yields at the balance sheet date on high quality corporate bonds. The currency and term
of the bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated term of the benefit obligations being valued. The expected
return on plan assets is based on market expectations for returns over the life of the related assets and obligations. The
salary growth assumptions reflect the Group’s long-term actual experience and future and near-term outlook. Actual results
that differ from the assumptions are generally recognized in the year they occur.
(f) Fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives)
is determined by using valuation techniques. The Group uses its judgment to select a variety of methods and make
assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date. The Group has used
discounted cash flow analyses for various available-for-sale financial assets that are not traded in active markets.
(g) Fair value of contingent considerations and written put option liabilities
Certain of the Group’s business combination activities involved post-acquisition performance-based contingent
considerations. The Group recognizes contingent considerations and the corresponding written put option liabilities at their
fair values which are determined in accordance with the terms under those relevant agreements and with reference to the
estimated post-acquisition performance of the acquired subsidiaries/businesses. Judgment is required to determine key
assumptions (such as growth rate, margins and discount rate) adopted in the estimation of post-acquisition performance
of the acquired subsidiaries/businesses. Changes to key assumptions can significantly affect the amounts of future
liabilities. Contingent considerations shall be re-measured at their fair value resulting from events or factors emerge after
the acquisition date, with any resulting gain or loss recognized in the consolidated income statement.
(h) Fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired through business combinations
The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations, which requires the Group to record
assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair values on the date of acquisition. Significant judgment is used to
estimate the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired, including estimating future cash flows from the acquired
business, determining appropriate discount rates, asset lives and other assumptions.
5 Segment information
Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the LEC, the chief operating decision-
maker, that are used to make strategic decisions.
The LEC considers business from a geographical perspective. The Group has four geographical segments, China, Asia Pacific
(“AP”), Europe-Middle East-Africa (“EMEA”) and Americas (“AG”), which are also the Group’s reportable operating segments.
The LEC assesses the performance of the operating segments based on a measure of adjusted pre-tax income/(loss). This
measurement basis excludes the effects of non-recurring expenditure such as restructuring costs from the operating segments.
The measurement basis also excludes the effects of unrealized gains/(losses) on financial instruments. Certain interest income
and expenditure are not allocated to segments, as this type of activity is driven by the central treasury function, which manages
the cash position of the Group.
Supplementary information on segment assets and liabilities presented below is primarily based on the geographical location of
the entities or operations which carry the assets and liabilities, except for entities performing centralized functions for the Group
the assets and liabilities of which are not allocated to any segment.