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Notes to the Financial StatementsConversion of foreign currencies (cont’d)Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiary companies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at thebalance sheet date. The income statements of the foreign subsidiary companies are translated using theaverage monthly rates. Foreign currency translation adjustments arising are recorded directly in exchangefluctuation reserves.Segment reportingA segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged in providing material handling systemsand its related engineering services within a particular economic environment (geographical segment) and to aparticular industry (business segment) which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those ofother segments.Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis. Segment results, assets and liabilities includeitems attributable to segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated itemsmainly comprise income-earning assets and revenue, <strong>inter</strong>est-bearing loans, borrowings and expenses, andcorporate assets and expenses.Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that areexpected to be used for more than one period.Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s geographical and business segments. The primaryformat, geographical segments, is based on the Group’s management and <strong>inter</strong>nal reporting structure. Inpresenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment revenue and segment assets arebased on the geographical location of the Group’s <strong>fa</strong>cilities. Supplementary information of the group’s turnoverbased on the geographical location of customers is also given.Financial instrumentsFinancial instruments carried on the balance sheet include cash and cash equivalents, investments (excludingsubsidiary companies, associated companies or joint ventures), trade receivables and payables, other receivablesand payables, finance leases and borrowings. The particular recognition methods adopted are disclosed in theindividual policy statements associated with each item. These instruments are recognised when contracted for.The Group and the Company are also party to financial instruments that reduce exposure to fluctuations inforeign currency exchange and <strong>inter</strong>est rates. These instruments, which mainly comprise foreign currencyforward contracts, are recognised in the financial statements on inception. The purpose of these instruments isto reduce risk.Foreign currency forward contracts protect the Group and the Company from movements in exchange rates byestablishing the rate at which a foreign currency asset or liability, or forecasted transaction will be settled. Anyincrease or decrease in the amount required to settle the asset or liability, or forecasted transaction is offset bya corresponding movement in the value of the forward exchange contract. The gains and losses are recogniseddirectly in equity through the Statement of Changes in Equity provided the criteria for hedge accountingare met.Disclosures on financial risk management are provided in Note 28.<strong>inter</strong>-<strong>roller</strong> engineering limited annual report2004 51

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