Investments in associates SMRA Interim Acc - Q2 2013 Eng

PT SUMMARECON AGUNG Tbk AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2012, 2011 AND 2010 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012 UNAUDITED AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012, 2011 AND 2010 Expressed in thousands of rupiah, unless otherwise stated 52 3. MANAGEMENT’S USE OF JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS continued Estimates and Assumptions continued • Estimating useful lives of fixed assets and investment properties The Company and Subsidiaries estimate the useful lives of their fixed assets and investment properties based on expected asset utilization as anchored on business plans and strategies that also consider expected future technological developments and market behavior. The estimation of the useful lives of fixed assets and investment properties is based on the Company’s and Subsidiaries’ collective assessment of industry practice, internal technical evaluation and experience with similar assets. The estimated useful lives are reviewed at least each financial year end and are updated if expectations differ from previous estimates due to physical wear and tear, technical or commercial obsolescence and legal or other limitations on the use of the assets. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in the estimates brought about by changes in the factors mentioned above. The amounts and timing of recorded expenses for any year will be affected by changes in these factors and circumstances. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of the Company’s and Subsidiaries’ fixed assets and investment properties will increase the recorded cost of sales and direct cost and operating expenses and decrease total assets. • Realizability of deferred tax assets The Company and Subsidiaries review the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets at the end of each reporting period and reduce these to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax assets to be utilized. The Company’s and Subsidiaries’ assessment on the recognition of deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences is based on the level and timing of forecasted taxable profit of the subsequent reporting periods. This forecast is based on the Company’s and Subsidiaries’ past results and future expectations on revenues and expenses as well as future tax planning strategies. However, there is no assurance that each of the Company and Subsidiaries will generate sufficient taxable profit to allow all or part of their respective deferred income tax assets to be utilized. • Estimation of pension cost and other employee benefits The cost of defined benefit plan and the present value of the pension obligation are determined using the projected-unit-credit method. Actuarial valuation includes making various assumptions which consist of, among other things, discount rates, expected rates of return on plan assets, rates of compensation increases and mortality rates. Actual results that differ from the Company’s and Subsidiaries’ assumptions are recognized as income or expense when the net cumulative actuarial gains and losses at the end of the previous reporting period exceed 10 of the defined benefit obligation at that date. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and their long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions. While the Company and Subsidiaries believe that their assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, significant differences in the Company’s and Subsidiaries’ actual experience or significant changes in their assumptions may materially affect the costs of and obligations for pension and other long-term employee benefits. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.