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Annual Report 2010 - CMVM

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements as at 31 December <strong>2010</strong>e) Accounts payableAccounts payable are measured initially at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost in accordance with the effective interest rate method.f) LoansLoans are initially recorded and recognised as liabilities at their nominal value, net of the costs incurred to issue them and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Financecharges, calculated in accordance with the effective interest rate and including premiums payable, are accounted for in accordance with the accrual principle and added to thebook value of the loan if they are not paid during the year.g) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accountingDerivative financial instruments are used to hedge the financial risks to which the Group is exposed due to changes in interest rates. Thus, the Group does not use derivativefinancial instruments for speculative purposes.Financial instruments are used in accordance with internal policies adopted by the Board of Directors.Derivative financial instruments are measured at their respective fair value and recognised in the heading "Other liabilities/current assets" or "Other non-current liabilities/assets", as applicable. The recognition method depends on the nature and purpose of their contracting.The fair value of the derivative financial instruments is determined with reference to stock market values. If the stock market values are not available, the fair value is determinedbased on the analysis of discounted cash flows, which include assumptions supported on observable market prices or rates.Hedge accountingThe possibility of classifying a derivative financial instrument as a hedging instrument follows the provisions of IAS 39 - Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement("IAS 39"), particularly regarding their documentation and effectiveness.Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments classified as fair value hedges are recognised as a financial profit or loss for the year, as well as changes in the fairvalue of the asset or liability subject to that risk.Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments classified as cash flow hedges are recorded in "Hedge operation reserves" for their effective component and infinancial profit or loss for their non-effective component. The values recorded under “Hedge operation reserves” are transferred to the financial profit or loss for the year whenthe hedged item also has an effect on profit or loss.Changes in derivative financial instruments classified as hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation are recorded as "Currency conversion adjustments" for their effectivecomponent. The non-effective component of these changes is recognised immediately as financial profit or loss for the year. If the hedging instrument is not a derivative, thechanges arising from changes in exchange rates are recorded under "Currency conversion adjustments."Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument reaches maturity, is sold or exercised, or when the hedge relationship no longer meets the requirementsset out in IAS 39.Trading instrumentsFor derivative financial instruments which, despite being used for economic hedging purposes, in accordance with the Group’s risk management policies do not comply withall provisions of IAS 39 regarding the possibility of qualification in hedge accounting, changes in their fair value are recorded in the income statement for the year when theyoccur in the heading "Financial profit or loss".2.17 - Pension liabilitiesThe Group offers a retirement plan to its employees.This insurance plan was established in the context of a social and incentive policy for workers and is of the exclusive initiative of the subsidiary companies where these benefits areattributed. Characterised by their voluntary nature, contributions that are deemed appropriate at any given time are subject to the sole discretion of their board of directors, taking intoaccount the performance and economic and financial situation. Thus, the contributions made by the Group are recorded as a cost on the date they are due.159

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