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Income statement classification and presentation
Individual income statement captions have been presented on the face of the income statement, together
with additional line items, headings and sub-totals, where it is determined that such presentation is relevant to an
understanding of our financial performance, in accordance with IAS 1, ―Presentation of Financial Statements‖.
Expenses are classified and presented in accordance with the nature-of-expenses method. We disclose
separately on the face of the income statement, within other income and expense, losses on the impairment of
available-for-sale financial assets and gains or losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment. The nature
of the Company‘s available-for-sale asset is that of a financial investment; accordingly any impairment of the
investment is categorised as finance expense and included in other income/(expense) as a separate line item. The
presentation of gains or losses on the disposal of property, plant and equipment within other income/(expense)
accords with industry practice.
Revenues
Scheduled revenues comprise the invoiced value of airline and other services, net of government taxes.
Revenue from the sale of flight seats is recognised in the period in which the service is provided. Unearned
revenue represents flight seats sold but not yet flown and a provision for government tax refund claims
attributable to unused tickets, and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities. Revenue, net of
government taxes, is released to the income statement as passengers fly. Unused tickets are recognised as
revenue on a systematic basis, such that twelve months of time expired revenues are recognised in revenue in
each fiscal year. Miscellaneous fees charged for any changes to flight tickets are recognised in revenue
immediately.
During fiscal year 2012, changes in estimates relating to the timing of revenue recognition for unused
passenger tickets were made, resulting in increased revenue in the current year of €65.3 million. This change
reflects more accurate and timely data obtained through system enhancements.
Ancillary revenues are recognised in the income statement in the period the ancillary services are
provided.
Share-based payments
The Company engages in equity-settled, share-based payment transactions in respect of services
received from certain of its employees. The fair value of the services received is measured by reference to the
fair value of the share options on the date of the grant. The grant measurement date is the date that a shared
understanding of the terms of the award is established between the Company and the employee. The cost of the
employee services received in respect of the share options granted is recognised in the income statement over
the period that the services are received, which is the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in equity. To
the extent that service is provided prior to the grant measurement date, the fair value of the share options is
initially estimated and re-measured at each balance sheet date until the grant measurement date is achieved. The
fair value of the options granted is determined using a binomial lattice option-pricing model, which takes into
account the exercise price of the option, the current share price, the risk-free interest rate, the expected volatility
of the Ryanair Holdings plc share price over the life of the option and other relevant factors. Non-market vesting
conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of shares or share options included in the
measurement of the cost of employee services so that ultimately, the amount recognised in the income statement
reflects the number of vested shares or share options.
Pensions and other post-retirement obligations
The Company provides certain employees with post-retirement benefits in the form of pensions. The
Company operates a number of defined contribution and defined benefit pension schemes.
Costs arising in respect of the Company‘s defined contribution pension schemes (where fixed
contributions are paid into the scheme and there is no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts)
are charged to the income statement in the period in which they are incurred. Any contributions unpaid at the
balance sheet date are included as a liability.