Cherries
oil on canvas
22 x 20 in
1981
Penny Machines
oil on canvas
23¾ x 29¾ in
1961
Stack of Books
oil on canvas
30 x 24 in
n.d.
Seven Suckers
oil on canvas
19 x 23 in
1970
Twin Jackpots
oil on canvas
30 x 46 in
1962
Ties
oil on canvas
20 x 26 in
1980
Notes 11-15
For the year ended 31 December 2010
- 11. Analysis of cash flows
- 12. Intangible assets
- 13. Property, plant and equipment
- 14. Interests in associates, joint ventures and other investments
- 15. Deferred tax
14. Interests in associates, joint ventures and other investments
The movements in 2010 and 2009 were as follows:
The investments included above as ‘other investments’ represent investments in equity securities that present the Group with opportunity for return through dividend income and trading gains. They have no fixed maturity or coupon rate. The fair values of the listed securities are based on quoted market prices. For unlisted securities, where market value is not available, the Group has estimated relevant fair values on the basis of publicly available information from outside sources or on the basis of discounted cash flow models where appropriate.
| Net assets of associates and joint ventures £m | Goodwill and other intangibles of associates and joint ventures £m | Total associates and joint ventures £m | Other invest- ments £m |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2009 | 340.4 | 373.9 | 714.3 | 310.9 |
| Additions | 17.9 | – | 17.9 | 52.4 |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition of new associates | – | 26.5 | 26.5 | – |
| Share of results of associate undertakings (note 4) | 57.0 | – | 57.0 | – |
| Dividends and other movements | (56.1) | 29.8 | (26.3) | 1.0 |
| Exchange adjustments | (19.8) | (9.2) | (29.0) | (27.2) |
| Disposals | (0.7) | (0.2) | (0.9) | (17.9) |
| Reclassification to subsidiaries | (1.6) | (3.9) | (5.5) | – |
| Revaluation of other investments | – | – | – | (13.5) |
| Goodwill impairment | – | (22.7) | (22.7) | – |
| Amortisation of other intangible assets | – | (2.0) | (2.0) | – |
| Write-downs | – | – | – | (11.1) |
| 31 December 2009 | 337.1 | 392.2 | 729.3 | 294.6 |
| Additions | 8.0 | – | 8.0 | 20.2 |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition of new associates | – | 5.6 | 5.6 | – |
| Share of results of associate undertakings (note 4) | 55.2 | – | 55.2 | – |
| Dividends and other movements | (52.7) | (0.9) | (53.6) | – |
| Exchange adjustments | 35.9 | 36.9 | 72.8 | (24.0) |
| Disposals | – | – | – | (22.0) |
| Reclassification to subsidiaries | (8.5) | (10.4) | (18.9) | – |
| Revaluation of other investments | – | – | – | (59.8) |
| Goodwill impairment | – | (1.7) | (1.7) | – |
| Amortisation of other intangible assets | – | (2.4) | (2.4) | – |
| Write-downs | (2.2) | – | (2.2) | (35.3) |
| 31 December 2010 | 372.8 | 419.3 | 792.1 | 173.7 |
The carrying values of the Group’s associates and joint ventures are reviewed for impairment in accordance with the Group’s accounting policies.
The Group’s principal associates and joint ventures at 31 December 2010 included:
| % owned | Country of incorporation |
|
|---|---|---|
| Asatsu-DK | 24.3 | Japan |
| CHI & Partners Limited | 49.9 | UK |
| Chime Communications PLC | 15.0 | UK |
| Dentsu, Young & Rubicam Inc. | 49.0 | Japan |
| GIIR, Inc | 22.7 | Korea |
| High Co S.A. | 34.1 | France |
| Ibope Latinoamericana SA | 44.2 | Brazil |
| Ooh! Media Group Limited | 27.2 | Australia |
| Scangroup Limited | 21.5 | Kenya |
| Singleton, Ogilvy & Mather (Holdings) Pty Limited | 33.3 | Australia |
| STW Communications Group Limited | 20.6 | Australia |
| The Grass Roots Group PLC | 44.8 | UK |
| The Jupiter Drawing Room Pty Limited | 49.0 | South Africa |
The market value of the Group’s shares in its principal listed associate undertakings at 31 December 2010 was as follows: Asatsu-DK: £180.9 million, Chime Communications PLC: £22.6 million, High Co S.A.: £30.0 million, GIIR, Inc: £22.4 million, Scangroup Limited: £30.0 million, STW Communications Group Limited: £52.2 million and Ooh! Media Group Limited: £22.3 million (2009: Asatsu-DK: £125.6 million, Chime Communications PLC: £24.3 million, High Co S.A.: £23.8 million, GIIR, Inc.: £21.2 million, Scangroup Limited: £12.6 million, STW Communications Group Limited: £31.3 million and Ooh! Media Group Limited: £6.6 million).
The carrying value (including goodwill and other intangibles) of these equity interests in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 2010 was as follows: Asatsu-DK: £220.7 million, Chime Communications PLC: £23.0 million, High Co S.A.: £30.9 million, GIIR, Inc: £18.7 million, Scangroup Limited: £17.1 million, STW Communications Group Limited: £69.4 million and Ooh! Media Group Limited: £17.9 million (2009: Asatsu-DK: £189.9 million, Chime Communications PLC: £22.0 million, High Co S.A.: £29.9 million, GIIR, Inc: £14.3 million, Scangroup Limited: £12.8 million, STW Communications Group Limited: £57.6 million and Ooh! Media Group Limited: £14.4 million).
Where the market value of the Group’s listed associates is less than the carrying value, an impairment review is performed utilising the discounted cash flow methodology discussed in note 12.
The Group’s investments in its principal associate undertakings are represented by ordinary shares.
Summarised financial information
The following tables present a summary of the aggregate financial performance and net asset position of the Group’s associate undertakings and joint ventures. These have been estimated and converted, where appropriate, to an IFRS presentation based on information provided by the relevant companies at 31 December 2010.
| 2010 £m | 2009 £m | 2008 £m |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||
| Revenue | 2,142.3 | 1,968.9 | 1,588.3 |
| Operating profit | 229.9 | 219.2 | 221.3 |
| Profit before taxation | 245.1 | 237.0 | 221.3 |
| Profit for the year | 179.1 | 166.0 | 147.6 |
| 2010 £m | 2009 £m |
|
|---|---|---|
| Balance sheet | ||
| Assets | 4,355.7 | 3,929.4 |
| Liabilities | (2,394.1) | (2,236.3) |
| Net assets | 1,961.6 | 1,693.1 |
The application of equity accounting is ordinarily discontinued when the investment is reduced to zero and additional losses are not provided for unless the investor has guaranteed obligations of the investee or is otherwise committed to provide further financial support for the investee.
At the end of the year, capital commitments contracted, but not provided for in respect of interests in associates and other investments were £24.9 million (2009: £22.3 million).