The Group’s assets are tested for impairment whenever there are indications that an impairment loss might have occurred.
Non-financial assets
An impairment loss is recognized up to the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of: the fair value less the costs of bringing an asset into condition for its sale or value in use (i.e. the present estimated value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset or cash-generating unit). For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest possible level with respect to which separate cash flows may be identified (cash-generating units).
All impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses may be reversed in subsequent periods (except from losses on goodwill) if events occur justifying the lack or change in the impairment of assets.
Financial assets
Financial assets are analyzed as at each reporting date so as to determine whether there are any indications of their impairment. It is assumed that financial assets have been impaired if there are objective indications that one or more events having a negative impact on the estimated future cash flows relating to the assets have occurred.
Individual financial instruments with material value are analyzed for impairment on a case-by-case basis. Other financial assets are analyzed for impairment by groups with similar credit risk.