Income Statement Infratek ASA

NOTE 1
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
           
Infratek ASA’s accounts have been prepared in accordance with Norwegian accounting law and generally accepted accounting principles in Norway (NGAAP).
               
Accrual,classification,and valuation principles
             
               
Classification
             
Classification of balance sheet items is defined as follows: All assets related to the business cycle,receivables payable within one year,and assets not intended for permanent ownership or use by the business,are classified as current assets. Other assets are classified as fixed assets. Liabilities with time to maturity exceeding one year after expiration of the accounting year are entered as long-term liabilities. Other liabilities are classified as current liabilities.
               
Valuation principles
             
Revenues
             
Revenue is recognized when it is earned,that is,when demand for compensation arises. This occurs when services are provided,along with the work performed. Revenues are accounted for by the value of the transaction date.
               
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
             
Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated at balance sheet date.
               
Leases
             
Assets which are leased on terms that are transferring financial risk and control of the leased asset to the company (financial leasing) are recognized under fixed assets,and related lease obligations are included as a liability under the interest bearing long term debt to net present value of lease payments. Assets are depreciated according to plan,and liabilities are reduced by lease payments less the effective interest cost. Lease for assets that are leased on terms where the financial risk and control lies with the lessor are expensed continuously on the basis of invoices received from the lessor.
               
Cash and cash equivalents
             
Cash and cash equivalents for the company consists of cash holdings,deposits in company specific bank accounts and net holdings on the Group’s consolidated Group account system. The difference between the net deposit or draft on the company specific account in the Group’s consolidated account system and the net deposit or draft on the consolidated account system for the Group,is presented as Group-internal receivables or debt.
               
Other receivables
             
Other receivables are entered at their nominal value less provisions for expected losses. Such loss provisions are made following individual assessment of the receivables in question.
               
Investments in subsidiaries
             
Investments in subsidiaries are valued according to the cost method. Dividends received and other profit disbursements from companies are recognized as financial income if the profit disbursement is retained after Infratek ASA bought the shares,if not,then profit disbursement is recognized in deduction of costs of subsidiary shares.
               
Tax expense,deferred tax,and deferred tax benefit
             
Tax charges are based on ordinary pre-tax profit. Tax expenses in the profit and loss account consist of taxes payable for the period and any change in deferred taxes/deferred tax benefits. Taxes payable are based on taxable profit for the year. Deferred tax recognized in the balance sheet is calculated using the offset method,with full provision for net tax-increasing temporary differences based on the tax rate on the balance sheet date and nominal sizes. Deferred tax benefits recorded in the balance sheet relating to net tax-reducing temporary differences and carry-forward losses are based on the likelihood of sufficient future earnings or ability to benefit from tax positions that can be offset through Group contributions.
               
Pensions and pension liabilities
             
See Note 2.15 to the Group accounts. Infratek ASA has exercised the option of switching to NRS 6A,which refers to IAS 19 regarding the accounting treatment of pension expenses.
               
Cash flow statement principles
             
The cash flow statement has been prepared using the indirect method of accounting. The method entails analysis being based on the unit’s profit for the year to be able to present cash flows added from ordinary operations,investment activities,and financing activities.