DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL REIT
DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL REIT
DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL REIT
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Financial liabilities<br />
The Trust classifies its financial liabilities upon initial recognition as either fair value through income and loss<br />
or other liabilities measured at amortized cost. Financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value (net of<br />
transaction costs). Financial liabilities classified as other liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the<br />
effective interest rate method. Under the effective interest rate method, any transaction fees, costs, discounts<br />
and premiums directly related to the financial liabilities are recognized in comprehensive income over the<br />
expected life of the debt. The Trust’s financial liabilities that are classified as fair value through income and loss<br />
are initially recognized at fair value and are subsequently remeasured at fair value each reporting period, with<br />
changes in the fair value recognized in comprehensive income.<br />
Term loans are initially recognized at fair value less attributable transaction costs, or at fair value when assumed<br />
in a business or asset acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, term loans are recognized at amortized cost.<br />
Upon issuance, convertible debentures are separated into two financial liability components: the host<br />
instrument and the conversion feature. This presentation is required because the conversion feature permits<br />
the holder to convert the debenture into Units that, except for the available exemption under IAS 32, “Financial<br />
Instruments: Presentation” (“IAS 32”), would normally be presented as a liability because of the redemption<br />
feature attached to the Units. Both components are measured based on their respective estimated fair values<br />
at the date of issuance. The fair value of the host instrument is net of any related transaction costs. The fair value<br />
of the host instrument is estimated based on the present value of future interest and principal payments due<br />
under the terms of the debenture using a discount rate for similar debt instruments without a conversion<br />
feature. Subsequent to initial recognition, the host instrument is accounted for at amortized cost. The<br />
conversion feature is accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in comprehensive income<br />
each period. When the holder of a convertible debenture converts its interest into Units, the host instrument<br />
and conversion feature are reclassified to unitholders’ equity in proportion to the units converted over the<br />
total equivalent units outstanding.<br />
The DUIP and the Exchangeable Notes are measured at amortized cost because they are settled in Units, which<br />
in accordance with IAS 32 are liabilities. Consequently, the DUIP and Exchangeable Notes are remeasured each<br />
period based on the fair value of Units, with changes in the liabilities recorded in comprehensive income.<br />
Distributions paid on Exchangeable Notes are recorded as interest expense in comprehensive income.<br />
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expired.<br />
Financial derivatives<br />
Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are<br />
subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss depends on<br />
whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the item being hedged.<br />
Derivative instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative<br />
instruments that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in fair value adjustments to<br />
financial instruments.<br />
The Trust has not designated any derivatives as hedges for accounting purposes.<br />
<strong>DUNDEE</strong> <strong>INTERNATIONAL</strong> 2011 Third Quarter Report<br />
Interest<br />
Interest on debt includes coupon interest on term loans, amortization of premiums allocated to the conversion<br />
features of the convertible debentures, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the<br />
arrangement of borrowings, and net settlement of financial interest rate derivatives. Finance costs are<br />
amortized to interest expense unless they relate to a qualifying asset.<br />
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