| 2.10. | Financial income and expenses |
Financial income comprises interest income on cash and cash equivalents, imputed interest income on installment sales arising from extended payment terms offered to our customers, foreign exchange gains and gains on derivative financial instruments. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest rate method.
Financial expenses comprise interest expenses on debt and imputed interest expense on credit purchases with extended payment terms offered by our suppliers. Financial expenses also include bank fees, foreign exchange losses and losses on derivative instruments. Borrowing costs are recognized in the consolidated statements of profit or loss using the effective interest method.
The rate used to determine imputed interest income on installment sales is 100% of the Brazilian Interbank Deposit Rate (Certificado de Depósito Interbancário, or CDI), plus a percentage that represents the credit risk of the Company’s counterparties.
The rate to determine imputed interest expense on credit purchase is 100% of the CDI, plus a percentage that represents the Company’s credit risk.