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3. Significant accounting policies
(t) Earnings per share
Heineken presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS
is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined
by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number
of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise
share rights granted to employees.
(u) Cash flow statement
The cash flow statement is prepared using the indirect method. Changes in balance sheet items that
have not resulted in cash flows such as translation differences, fair value changes, equity-settled share-
based payments and other non-cash items, have been eliminated for the purpose of preparing this
statement. Assets and liabilities acquired as part of a business combination are included in investing
activities (net of cash acquired). Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders are included in financing
activities. Dividends received are classified as operating activities. Interest paid is also included in
operating activities.
(v) Segment reporting
A segment is a distinguishable component of Heineken that is engaged either in providing related
products or services (business segment), or in providing products or services within a particular economic
environment (geographical segment), which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those
of other segments. Segment information is presented in respect of the Group's business and geographical
segments. Heineken's primary format for segment information is based on geographical segments.
Inter-segment transfers or transactions are entered into under the normal commercial terms and
conditions that would also be available to unrelated third parties.
Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those
that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated result items comprise net finance expenses
and income tax expenses. Unallocated assets comprise current other investments and cash call deposits.
Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property, plant and
equipment, and intangible assets other than goodwill.
(w) Emission rights
Emission rights are related to the emission of C02, which relates to the production of energy. Heineken
has received a certain quantity of emission rights from the government for free for the first allocation
period 2005-2007. These rights are freely tradable. Bought emission rights and liabilities due to production
of C02 are measured at cost, including any directly attributable expenditure. Emission rights received for
free are also recorded at cost, i.e. with a zero value.
(x) Recently issued IFRS
(i) Standard and amendment effective in 2007
IFRS 7 'Financial instruments: Disclosures and the complementary amendment to IAS 1 Presentation
of financial statements - Capital disclosures' is effective as from 2007. 2006 comparative disclosures
have been amended accordingly. For a description of the changes due to this standard, refer to note 3
significant accounting policies.
Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2007