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Property<br />

4.20. In cases where <strong>the</strong> IFRS revaluati<strong>on</strong> model is used as a good<br />

representati<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> ec<strong>on</strong>omic value, undertakings clearly disclose that.<br />

4.21. In<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> about methods and significant assumpti<strong>on</strong>s applied in<br />

determining <strong>the</strong> ec<strong>on</strong>omic value states whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> valuati<strong>on</strong> is<br />

supported by market evidence or if it is more heavily based <strong>on</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

facts. If <strong>the</strong> latter, <strong>the</strong>se facts are described including <strong>the</strong> rati<strong>on</strong>ale.<br />

Inventories<br />

4.22. When undertakings included <strong>the</strong> net realisable value in <strong>the</strong> Solvency II<br />

balance sheet because <strong>the</strong>y c<strong>on</strong>sider <strong>the</strong> differences between <strong>the</strong> net<br />

realisable value (calculated in accordance with IAS 2) and fair value to<br />

be immaterial, this is clearly identified.<br />

Guideline 9 Intangible assets<br />

If undertakings value intangible assets <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> Solvency II balance sheet<br />

at an amount o<strong>the</strong>r than zero, <strong>the</strong>y should disclose:<br />

a) <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> assets; and<br />

b) in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> evidence and criteria <strong>the</strong>y have used to<br />

c<strong>on</strong>clude that an active market exists <strong>for</strong> those assets exists.<br />

4.23. In<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> intangible assets provides an evaluati<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong><br />

undertaking’s assessment that <strong>the</strong> intangibles can be sold separately.<br />

4.24. Where an ec<strong>on</strong>omic value is ascribed to intangible assets <strong>the</strong> undertaking<br />

indicates :<br />

• whe<strong>the</strong>r this value is supported by quoted market prices from an active<br />

market <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> same or similar assets; and<br />

• whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> assets were recognised as a result of a business<br />

combinati<strong>on</strong> or portfolio transfer.<br />

4.25. Intangibles and goodwill valued at zero do not need to be described<br />

unless <strong>the</strong> undertaking or supervisory authority c<strong>on</strong>siders it necessary to<br />

achieve a faithful representati<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> effect of <strong>the</strong> relevant transacti<strong>on</strong>s<br />

or o<strong>the</strong>r events.<br />

Guideline 10 Financial assets<br />

Undertakings should include in <strong>the</strong>ir disclosure <strong>on</strong> financial assets:<br />

a) <strong>the</strong> criteria used to assess whe<strong>the</strong>r markets are active; and<br />

b) significant changes to valuati<strong>on</strong> models used and to model<br />

inputs, including <strong>the</strong> impact of and reas<strong>on</strong>s <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> change.<br />

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© EIOPA 2011

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