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Via ODiSy March 22, 2012 PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE ... - BDO

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- 31 -The asset recognized in the statement of financial position for defined benefitpost-employment plans is the fair value of plan assets at the end of reportingperiod less the present value of the defined benefit obligation (DBO), togetherwith adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs.The DBO is calculated by independent actuaries using the projected unit creditmethod. The present value of the DBO is determined by discounting theestimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high quality corporate bondsthat are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid and thathave terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related post-employmentliability.Actuarial gains and losses are not recognized as an expense unless the totalunrecognized gain or loss exceeds 10% of the greater of the obligation and relatedplan assets. The amount exceeding this 10% corridor is charged or credited toprofit or loss over the employees’ expected average remaining working lives.Actuarial gains and losses within the 10% corridor are disclosed separately. Pastservice costs are recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the changes to thepost-employment plan are conditional on the employees remaining in service for aspecified period of time (the vesting period). In this case, the past service costs areamortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.(b) Defined Contribution PlanA defined contribution plan is a post-employment plan under which <strong>BDO</strong>Unibank Group pays fixed contributions into an independent entity, such as theSocial Security System (SSS). <strong>BDO</strong> Unibank Group has no legal or constructiveobligations to pay further contributions after payment of the fixed contribution.The contributions recognized in respect of defined contribution plans areexpensed as they fall due. Liabilities and assets may be recognized ifunderpayment or prepayment has occurred.(c)Termination BenefitsTermination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by <strong>BDO</strong>Unibank Group before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employeeaccepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. <strong>BDO</strong> UnibankGroup recognizes termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed toeither: (i) terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailedformal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or, (ii) providing terminationbenefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy. Benefitsfalling due more than 12 months after the end of reporting period are discountedto present value.(d) Bonus Plans<strong>BDO</strong> Unibank Group recognizes a liability and an expense for bonuses based onthe Group’s bonus policy. <strong>BDO</strong> Unibank Group recognizes a provision where itis contractually obliged to pay the benefits.

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