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Consolidation methods

For purchase accounting, the cost is eliminated against the parent company’s interest in the re-valued equity of the subsidiaries at the date of acquisition or initial consolidation. Any remaining excess of identified net assets acquired over cost of acquisition is recognised as goodwill in intangible assets. Any excess of identified net assets acquired over cost of acquisition is recognised in income following a further reassessment.

Joint ventures are included proportionately in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 31. Alternatively, the equity method is also permissible. The assets and liabilities and the income and expenses of jointly controlled companies are included in the consolidated financial statements according to the interest held in these companies. Proportionate consolidation and accounting for goodwill follows the same principles applied to the consolidation of subsidiaries.

For associates measured in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method, the cost of the investment is recognised in income at an amount increased or reduced by the changes in equity corresponding to the equity interest of Deutsche EuroShop.

Intragroup transactions are eliminated as part of the consolidation of intercompany balances and of income and expenses.

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