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Osim FR 050407.indd

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Notes to the Financial Statements - 31 December 2006 (cont’d)2. Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)2.12 Intangible assets (cont’d)c) Other intangible assets (cont’d)The following classes of intangible assets are acquired by the Group through the acquisition of subsidiaries:i) Franchise rights and trademarksFranchise rights are paid to the franchisor, General Nutrition International, Inc. (“GNC”), in respect ofevery retail store opened by the Group and entitle the Group the right to operate each retail store using thefranchisor’s trademarks, trade names and operating system. Franchise rights are amortised over 20 years ona straight-line basis.Trademark registration costs relate to fees paid to register the “L.A.C” trademark and are amortised over 20years on a straight-line basis.ii)Distribution rightsDistribution rights relate to fees paid to GNC for the exclusive rights to distribute GNC products to otherretailers, distributors and merchants in Singapore and rights granted to third parties to distribute certainproducts exclusively in a specifi ed territory for a limited period of time. The distribution fees paid to GNC areamortised over 20 years on a straight-line basis, and the third party distribution rights are amortised over theagreement period ranging from 1 to 4 years.Gain or loss arising from derecognition of an intangible asset is measured as the difference between the net disposalproceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the profi t and loss account when the asset isderecognised.2.13 Impairment of non-financial assetsThe Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any suchindication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset (i.e. an intangible asset with an indefi nite useful life, anintangible asset not yet available for use, or goodwill acquired in a business combination) is required, the Group makes anestimate of the asset’s recoverable amounts.Notes to the Financial Statements 94Annual Report 2006

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