YIOULA GLASSWORKS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2011

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1 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION: Yioula Glassworks S.A., a corporation formed under the laws of the Hellenic Republic (also known as Greece), οn August 5, 1959, by Messrs Kyriacos and Ioannis Voulgarakis is the successor to a business founded by the same persons in September References to the "Company" or "Yioula" include, unless the contents indicate otherwise, Yioula Glassworks S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company s principal activities, in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation, are the production and trading of products manufactured from glass, crystal and plastic material. Its operations commenced in 1947 and expanded into Bulgaria in 1997, Romania in 2003 and Ukraine in Currently, the Company is the leading producer of glass containers in the South East European market. The Company's headquarters are in Athens at 5, Orizomilon Street, Aegaleo. The life of Yioula Glassworks S.A., according to its Articles of Incorporation, is ninety (90) years as of August 5, 1959, with a possible extension permitted following a decision of the General Meeting of its Shareholders. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION: (a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements: The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 have been prepared, in accordance to IAS 34 and the same accounting policies and methods of computation that have been followed in the interim periods as compared with the most recent annual consolidated financial statements (December 31, 2010). The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with IFRS, requires the use of critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the accounting policies which have been adopted. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 2(e). (b) Basis of consolidation Basis of consolidation from January 1, 2009 The interim condensed consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiaries as at June 30, Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date when such control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. All intra-group balances, transactions, unrealised gains and losses resulting from intragroup transactions and dividends are eliminated in full. Losses within a subsidiary are attributed to the non-controlling interest ( NCI ) even if that results in a deficit balance. A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it: Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest F-6

2 Derecognises the cumulative translation differences, recorded in equity Recognises the fair value of the consideration received Recognises the fair value of any investment retained Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss Reclassifies the parent s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income to profit or loss or retained earnings, as appropriate. Basis of consolidation prior to January 1, 2009 Certain of the above-mentioned requirements were applied on a prospective basis. The following differences, however, are carried forward in certain instances from the previous basis of consolidation: Acquisitions of non-controlling interests, prior to January 1, 2009, were accounted for using the parent entity extension method, whereby, the difference between the consideration and the book value of the share of the net assets acquired was recognised in goodwill. Losses incurred by the Group were attributed to the non-controlling interest until the balance was reduced to nil. Any further excess losses were attributed to the parent, unless the noncontrolling interest had a binding obligation to cover them. Losses prior to January 1, 2009 were not reallocated between NCI and the parent shareholders. Upon loss of control of a subsidiary, the Group accounted for the investment retained at its proportionate share of net asset value at the date control was lost. The carrying value of such investments at January 1, 2009 has not been restated. (c) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies a. Business combinations and goodwill Business combinations from January 1, 2009 Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree s identifiable net assets. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and included in administrative expenses. When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for ppropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss. Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or liability will be recognised in accordance with IAS 39 either in profit or loss or as a change to other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be remeasured until it is finally settled within equity. Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss. F-7

3 After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units. Where goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained. Business combinations prior to January 1, 2009 In comparison to the above-mentioned requirements, the following differences applied: Business combinations were accounted for using the purchase method. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition formed part of the acquisition costs. The non-controlling interest (formerly known as minority interest) was measured at the proportionate share of the acquiree s identifiable net assets. Business combinations achieved in stages were accounted for as separate steps. Any additional acquired share of interest did not affect previously recognised goodwill. When the Group acquired a business, embedded derivatives separated from the host contract by the acquiree were not reassessed on acquisition unless the business combination resulted in a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modified the cash flows that otherwise would have been required under the contract. Contingent consideration was recognised if, and only if, the Group had a present obligation, the economic outflow was more likely than not and a reliable estimate was determinable. Subsequent adjustments to the contingent consideration were recognised as part of goodwill. b. Investments in Associates: The Company's investments in other entities in which Yioula Glassworks S.A. exercises significant influence and are neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture are accounted for using the equity method. Under this method the investment in associates is recognised at cost and subsequently increased or decreased to recognise the investor's share of the profit or loss of the associate, changes in the investor's share of other changes in the associate's equity, distributions received and any impairment in value. The consolidated statement of income reflects the Company's share of the results of operations of the associate. c. Functional and Presentation Currency and Foreign Currency Translation: The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro which is Yioula Glasswork S.A. s functional and presentation currency. Each entity in the group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate ruling at the date of the transaction. At the reporting dates, monetary assets and liabilities, which are denominated in foreign currencies, are adjusted to reflect the functional currency rate of exchange ruling at that date. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency remeasurement are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Gains or losses from transactions are also reflected in the accompanying consolidated statement of comprehensive income. F-8

4 The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is the official currency of the related country in which each subsidiary operates. Accordingly, at each reporting date all balance sheet accounts of these subsidiaries are translated into Euro using the exchange rate in effect at the reporting date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted average rate of exchange prevailing during the year (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions). Translation gains/(losses) are reported in foreign currency translation reserve, a separate component of equity, which balance amounted to (15,559) and (14,966), at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. On disposal of a foreign subsidiary (entity) the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in the consolidated statement of income. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. d. Research and Product Development Costs: Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditure is mainly incurred for developing products. Costs incurred for the development of an individual project are recognised as an intangible asset only when the requirements of IAS 38 "Intangible Assets" are met. e. Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration to be received, excluding value added tax. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Sale of goods: Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, usually on dispatch of the goods. Rendering of services: Revenue from rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion. Stage of completion is measured by reference to labour hours worked to date as a percentage of total estimated labour hours for each contract. Where the contract outcome cannot be measured reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses incurred that are recoverable. Interest income: Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. Dividend income: Revenue is recognised when the Company s right to receive the payment is established. f. Property, Plant and Equipment: Land is measured at fair value. Buildings and machinery and equipment are stated at deemed cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the machinery and equipment when that cost is incurred, if the recognition criteria are met. Transportation equipment and furniture and fixtures are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Valuations are performed frequently enough to ensure that the fair value of a revalued asset does not differ materially from its carrying amount. Any revaluation surplus is credited to the revaluation reserve included in the equity section of the consolidated statement of financial position, net of related deferred taxes, except to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, in which case the increase is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. A revaluation deficit is recognised in the F-9

5 consolidated statement of comprehensive income, except that a deficit directly offsetting a previous surplus on the same asset is directly offset against the surplus in the revaluation reserve. Borrowing costs incurred during the period of construction that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset using the related borrowing rate. Certain furnaces need to be partially or completely overhauled approximately every six (6) to fourteen (14) years. At the time of the overhauls, the related cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and machinery as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset is included in the consolidated statement of income in the year the item is derecognised. Upon disposal or sale of any revalued item of land the respective revaluation surplus which becomes realised is not credited to the consolidated statement of income, but transferred as an equity movement to retained earnings. g. Depreciation: Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is computed based on the straight-line method at rates, which approximate average useful lives. The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. The rates used are as follows: Classification Annual Rates Buildings 2% - 5% Machinery and equipment 7% - 15% Transportation equipment 15% - 20% Furniture and fixtures 15% Moulds 10% - 20% h. Goodwill: Goodwill on acquisitions is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary or associate at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries is reflected separately in the consolidated statement of financial position, while goodwill on acquisition of associates is included in the group s investment in associates. Goodwill, with the exception of goodwill attributable to investments in associates, is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired and, is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. At the acquisition date, any goodwill acquired is allocated to each of the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the combination s synergies. Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit, to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. Where goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this F-10

6 circumstance is measured on the basis of the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained. Negative goodwill is recognised when the fair value of the Company s interest in the net assets of the acquired entity exceeds the cost of the acquisition and is taken to income immediately. i. Intangible Assets: Intangible assets consist of the acquisition cost of software and any expenses incurred during the development of the software in order to bring it into use as well as trade name, customer relationship and product technology acquired through a business combination. Purchased intangible assets are capitalised at cost while those acquired through business combinations are capitalised at fair value at the date of acquisition. Amortisation of intangible assets is computed based on the straight line method at rates which approximate average useful lives. The rates used are 20%-25% for software, 20%-33% for trade names and 14%-25% for customer relationship and product technology. After the initial recognition, the Company s management reviews the carrying values of intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Where indications of impairment exist, a provision for impairment loss is recognised and the item is measured at its recoverable value. j. Impairment of Assets: With the exception of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful life which are tested for impairment on an annual basis, the carrying values of other noncurrent assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units). Whenever the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount an impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of income. The recoverable amount is measured as the higher of the asset s or cash generating unit s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Fair value less costs to sell is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset / cash generating unit in an arm s length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal. Value in use is the present value, using a pre-tax discount rate, of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from continuing use of the asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life. The pre-tax discount rate that is used reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Impairment losses which were accounted for in prior years are reversed only when there is sufficient evidence that the assumptions used in determining the recoverable amount have changed. In these circumstances the related reversal is recognised to income. k. Investments and Other (primary) Financial Assets: Financial assets primary) which fall within the scope of IAS 39 are classified based on their nature and their characteristics in the following four categories: financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale financial assets. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit and loss, directly attributable transaction costs. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets after initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-end. F-11

7 All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, which is the date that the Company commits to purchase the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. a. Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss: Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognised in statement of comprehensive income. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. b. Loans and receivables: Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in statement of comprehensive income when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. c. Held-to-maturity investments: Primary financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification. Held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For investments carried at amortised cost, gains and losses are recognised in statement of comprehensive income when the investments are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. d. Available-for-sale financial assets: Available-for-sale financial assets (primary) are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are not classified in any of the three preceding categories. After initial recognition available-forsale financial assets are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognised as a separate component of equity. On disposal, impairment or derecognition of the investment, the cumulative gain or loss is transferred to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the reporting date. For investments where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm s length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument, which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models, making maximum use of market inputs and relying as little as possible on entity-specific inputs. If an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and amortisation) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, is transferred from equity to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. F-12

8 l. Derecognition of Financial Assets and Liabilities (i) (ii) Financial assets: A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognised where: the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; the Company retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a pass-through arrangement; or the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the assets, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. Where the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognised to the extent of the Company s continuing involvement in the asset. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay. Where continuing involvement takes the form of a written and/or purchase option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on the transferred asset, the extent of the Company s continuing involvement is the amount of the transferred asset that the Company may repurchase, except that in the case of a written put option (including a cash-settled option or similar provision) on an asset measured at fair value, the extent of the Company s continuing involvement is limited to the lower of the fair value of the transferred asset and the option exercise price. Financial liabilities: A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the consolidated statement of income. m. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of finished and semi-finished products includes all costs incurred in bringing inventories to their current location and state of manufacture and comprises raw materials, labour, an applicable amount of production overhead (based on normal operating capacity, but excludes borrowing costs) and packaging. The cost of raw materials and finished goods is determined based on the weighted average basis. Net realisable value for finished goods is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The net realisable value for raw materials is the estimated replacement cost in the ordinary course of business. An appropriate allowance is made for damaged, obsolete and slow moving items. Write-downs to net realisable value and inventory losses are expensed in the period in which the write-downs or losses occur. Spare parts and servicing equipment are carried as inventory at the lower of cost or market and are used i) for sale to third parties, ii) for maintenance purposes and, iii) for major overhauls of property, plant and equipment. As the future use of these spare parts is not predefined at the time of purchase, they are treated as inventories. If used for maintenance purposes, the cost of such spare parts is expensed when consumed. When these spare parts are used for major overhauls, (i.e. installed in the machinery and equipment or their use as major overhauls is defined), the spare parts are recognised as property, plant and equipment and depreciated over a period not exceeding the useful life of the related asset. F-13

9 n. Accounts Receivable Credit and Collection: The Company has established criteria for granting credit to customers, which are generally based upon the size of the customer's operations and consideration of relevant financial data. Business is generally conducted with such customers under normal terms with collection expected within ninety (90) days after shipment. Accounts receivable are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less an allowance for impairment. An allowance for impairment of accounts receivable is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all of the amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset s carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the consolidated statement of income. o. Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers time deposits and other highly liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less, to be cash equivalents. For the purpose of the consolidated cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash at hand and in banks and of cash and cash equivalents as defined above. p. Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings: All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration received net of issue costs associated with the borrowing. After initial recognition, they are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any issue costs. Gains and losses are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when the liabilities are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. q. Borrowing Costs: Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred, except where borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization. All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred. r. Staff Retirement Indemnities: Staff retirement obligations are calculated at the present value of the future retirement benefits deemed to have accrued at year-end, based on the employees earning retirement benefit rights steadily throughout the working period. The provision for retirement obligations is calculated on the basis of financial and actuarial assumptions detailed in Note 25 and are determined using the projected unit credit actuarial valuation method. Net pension costs for the period are included in payroll in the accompanying consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consist of the present value of benefits earned in the year, interest cost on the benefit obligation, past service cost, actuarial gains or losses recognised in the year and any additional pension charges. Past service costs are recognised on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits under the plan become vested. In the event that a defined plan is initiated or modified and the relative benefits have already vested, the corresponding prior period cost is recognised in the current year s consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Actuarial gains or losses are recognised based on the corridor approach over the average remaining service period of active employees and included as a component of net pension cost for a year if, as of the beginning of the year the cumulative unrecognised actuarial gains or losses exceed 10% of the present value of the projected benefit obligation. The retirement benefit obligations are not funded. F-14

10 s. Income Taxes (Current and Deferred): Current and deferred income taxes are computed based on the separate financial statements of each of the entities included in the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with the tax rules in force in Greece or other tax jurisdictions in which the entities operate. Income tax expense consists of income taxes for the current year based on each entity's profits as adjusted in its tax returns, additional income taxes resulting from tax audits of the tax authorities and deferred income taxes, using substantively enacted tax rates. Deferred income taxes are provided, using the liability method for all temporary differences at the reporting date arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences: Except where the deferred income tax liability arises from goodwill amortisation or the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interest in joint ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised: Except where the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interest in joint ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future and there will be available taxable profits which will be used against temporary differences. Deferred income tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. For transactions recognised directly in equity, any related tax effects are also recognised directly in equity and not in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority. F-15

11 t. Leases (in the capacity of a lessee): Finance leases, which transfer to the Company substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease, at the fair value of the leased item, or if lower at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged directly against income. Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset. Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the consolidated statement of income. u. Provisions and Contingencies: Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle this obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. Provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the present value of the expenditure expected to be required to settle the obligation. When the effect of time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate the risks specific to the liability. Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the consolidated financial statements but are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are not recognised in the consolidated financial statements but are disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is probable. v. Share Capital: Share capital represents the value of the Parent company s shares in issue. Any excess of the fair value of the consideration received over the par value of the shares issued is recognised as the share premium in shareholders equity. Incremental external costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown as a deduction in equity, net of tax, from the proceeds. w. Earnings/(Loss) per Share: Basic earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing net income/(loss) attributable to the shareholders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share amounts is calculated by dividing the net income/(loss) attributable to the shareholders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding each year as adjusted for the effects of dilutive instruments. x. Segment Reporting: Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Group CFO and management who are responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments. The Company produces glass containers and tableware and operates in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine. Due to the nature of the products, the business is operated and managed by operating entity. Accordingly, operating results, assets and liabilities by entity are available. No operating results by individual or group of products are produced and neither are the Company s assets and liabilities analysed by various product groups. y. Government Grants: The Company obtains grants from the European Union in order to fund specific projects for the acquisition of tangible and intangible assets. Grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. F-16

12 Where the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is credited to a deferred income account and is released to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the expected useful life of the relevant asset by equal annual installments. Amortisation is included in other income/(expenses), net in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income over the periods necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate. z. Dividend Distribution: Dividend distribution to the Company s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Company s consolidated financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the Company s shareholders. aa. Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities: Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position only when the Company has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and intends to either settle such asset and liability on a net basis or to realize the assets and settle the liability simultaneously. ab. Emission Rights: The group has been allocated emission rights for the Greek, Romanian and the Bulgarian entities (no such arrangement exists for the Ukrainian entities) covering five consecutive years, beginning Based on the measurements performed and the modernization of their production equipment, the group is not expected to exceed these emission rights. The emission rights are recognized on the basis of the net liability for the whole period of five years, that is when the actual emissions exceed the allocated rights, then the Group will provide for the full cost of the liability. (d) Changes in Accounting Policies The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows: The Company has adopted the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations as of 1 January 2010: IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Amended) eligible hedged items IFRS 2 Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions (Amended) IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives IFRIC 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation Improvements to IFRSs (May 2008) All amendments issued are effective as at December 31, 2009, apart from the following: IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations: clarifies when a subsidiary is classified as held for sale, all its assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale, even when the entity remains a non-controlling interest after the sale transaction. The amendment is applied prospectively. Improvements to IFRSs (April 2009) IFRS 2 Share-based Payment IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations IFRS 8 Operating Segment Information IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows IAS 17 Leases IAS 18 Revenue IAS 36 Impairment of Assets IAS 38 Intangible Assets IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement F-17

13 The above mentioned new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations did not have an impact on the financial statements or performance of the Company. (e) Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates and assumptions that have a risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are as follows: (i) (ii) Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable: The Company s management periodically reassesses the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable in conjunction with its credit policy and taking into consideration reports from its legal counsel on recent developments of the cases they are handling. Provision for income taxes: According to IAS 12, income tax provisions are based on estimations as to the taxes that shall be paid to the tax authorities and includes the current income tax for each fiscal year, the provision for additional taxes which may arise from future tax audits and the recognition of future tax benefits. The final clearance of income taxes may be different from the relevant amounts which are included in these consolidated financial statements. (iii) Depreciation rates: The Company s assets are depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives. These useful lives are periodically reassessed to determine whether the original period continues to be appropriate. The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors such as technological innovation and maintenance programs. (iv) Goodwill and impairment test: The Company determines whether goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating the value in use requires the Company to make estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-generating unit and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. (v) Impairment of property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment when there are indicators that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. When value in use calculations are undertaken, management estimates the expected future cash flows from the asset or cash-generating unit and chooses a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. (vi) Deferred tax assets: Deferred tax assets are recognised for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. Further details are provided in Note 6. (vii) Staff retirement indemnities: The cost of the staff retirement indemnities is determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making assumptions about discount rates, future salary increases etc. Due to the long term nature of this plan, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. F-18

14 (viii) Revaluation of Property, Plant and Equipment: Land is measured at fair value. Buildings and machinery and equipment are stated at deemed cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. The Group engages valuators to perform valuations frequently enough to ensure that the fair value of a revalued asset does not differ materially from its carrying amount. (ix) Valuation of Available-for-sale financial assets: After initial recognition available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value. The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the reporting date. For investments where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm s length market transactions. 3. STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE: The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that was issued but is not yet effective. IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments The interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, This interpretation addresses the accounting treatment when there is a renegotiation between the entity and the creditor regarding the terms of a financial liability and the creditor agrees to accept the entity s equity instruments to settle the financial liability fully or partially. IFRIC 19 clarifies such equity instruments are consideration paid in accordance with paragraph 41 of IAS 39. As a result, the financial liability is derecognised and the equity instruments issued are treated as consideration paid to extinguish that financial liability. The Company does not expect that the amendment will have an impact on its financial position or its performance. IFRIC 14 Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement (Amended) The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, The purpose of this amendment was to permit entities to recognise as an asset some voluntary prepayments for minimum funding contributions. Earlier application is permitted and must be applied retrospectively. The Company does not expect that the amendment will have an impact on the financial position or performance of the Company. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Phase 1 financial assets, classification and measurement The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, Phase 1 of this new IFRS introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets. Early adoption is permitted. This standard has not yet been endorsed by the EU. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of the new standard on the financial position or performance of the Company. IAS 32 Classification on Rights Issues (Amended) The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after February 1, This amendment relates to the rights issues offered for a fixed amount of foreign currency which were treated as derivative liabilities by the existing standard. The amendment states that if certain criteria are met, these should be classified as equity regardless of the currency in which the exercise price is denominated. The amendment is to be applied retrospectively. The Company does not expect that this amendment will have an impact on the financial position or performance of the Company. IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (Revised) The revision is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011.This revision relates to the judgment which is required so as to assess whether a government and entities known to the reporting entity to be under the control of that government are considered a single customer. In assessing this, the reporting entity shall consider the extent of economic integration between those F-19