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Annual Report & Accounts 2009 - Anglo Irish Bank

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Cash and balances with central banks<br />

The fair value of cash and balances with central banks is their carrying amount as these balances may be withdrawn without<br />

notice.<br />

Loans and advances to banks<br />

The fair value of overnight placements is their carrying amount. The fair value of other loans and advances to banks is<br />

calculated by discounting expected cash flows using current market rates for placements with similar credit profiles and<br />

remaining maturities. In many cases, the carrying value is a close representation of fair value due to short term maturity<br />

profiles.<br />

Assets classified as held for sale<br />

Loans which are expected to be transferred from the Group to NAMA are classified as held for sale and are carried in the<br />

statement of financial position on the same basis as prior to their reclassification from loans and advances. These loans<br />

continue to be carried at amortised cost less provisions for impairment. Derivatives associated with loans classified as held for<br />

sale are carried at fair value. The Minister in a statement of 16 September <strong>2009</strong> indicated that an average industry wide<br />

discount of 30% will apply to loans transferring to NAMA. The <strong>Bank</strong> has no control over the valuation of assets transferring to<br />

NAMA. These will be determined based on the methodology outlined in the NAMA Act and the associated regulations. The fair<br />

value presented in the table in respect of loans is based on a discount of 30% to gross value.<br />

Loans and advances to customers<br />

The estimation of fair values of loans and advances is inherently uncertain, dependent upon many unobservable factors and<br />

requires the exercise of considerable subjective judgement by management. Market conditions at 31 December <strong>2009</strong>,<br />

particularly the lack of liquidity in the <strong>Irish</strong> commercial property market and the increased significance of counterparty credit<br />

considerations, have contributed to the uncertainty when estimating the fair values of loans and advances. The estimated fair<br />

value of loans and advances carried at amortised cost at 31 December <strong>2009</strong> includes an adjustment to reflect the Group's<br />

assessment of credit factors that market participants would consider in valuing such assets. Readers are advised that the Group<br />

intends to realise assets through collection over time rather than by way of sale and that the estimated fair values provided<br />

would be subject to change depending on the exact circumstances of a particular sale scenario.<br />

Deposits from banks and customer accounts<br />

The fair value of deposit liabilities repayable on demand is their carrying amount. The fair value of other deposits is calculated<br />

by discounting expected cash flows using market interest rates or rates currently offered by the Group.<br />

Debt securities in issue<br />

The fair value of short term debt securities in issue is calculated using discounted cash flows. The fair value of medium term<br />

debt securities in issue is their quoted market value at period end, where available. Where quoted market values are<br />

unavailable, the fair value is determined taking into consideration the market value of similar quoted securities.<br />

Subordinated liabilities and other capital instruments<br />

The fair values of subordinated liabilities and other capital instruments are their indicative market levels.<br />

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