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Provisions |
Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
There are uncertainties about the amount and timing of the cash outflows related to provisions. The risks and uncertainties that inevitably surround events and circumstances are taken into account in reaching the best estimate of a provision. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined at the present value of the expected future cash flows.
The Group’s provisions mainly comprise provision for restoration obligations for leased property, and the provision for the licensing expense payable to the third-party partners upon redemption of free promotional virtual credits upon exchange with virtual items by customers in the future.
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed.
A provision may only apply to expenditures for which the provision was originally recognized.