β¨ Financial Statements Notes
3834 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 155 29 NOVEMBER 2004
2.4 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
13 Financial instruments continued
Medium term notes
The fair value of NZ$ notes is based on quoted market prices and the carrying amount is based on face value less discount plus accruals.
The fair value of A$ notes is based on the face value converted at the exchange rate prevailing at balance date. The carrying amount includes the principal and interest accrued, converted at the correct rates.
Derivative instruments
The fair value of interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps, forward rate agreements and other derivative instruments is estimated based on the quoted market prices for these instruments.
The carrying amount includes the fair value adjustments (net of amortisation) on derivative transactions acquired and interest accrued.
14 Capital commitments
At balance date, estimated capital expenditure contracted for but not provided for was $2.7 million (2003: $6.4 million).
15 Contingent liabilities
The directors are not aware of any claims that have been made against the Vector gas business, other than those already provided for in the financial statements (2003: nil).
16 Transactions with related parties
There were no related party transactions in relation to the gas business of Vector Limited for the period.
In 2003, the principal related party of UnitedNetworks Limited was its holding company Vector Limited. There were no gas related transactions with Vector Limited during the period.
17 Operating lease commitments
At balance date the business had the following operating lease commitments:
| As at 30 June 2004 ($'000) | As at 30 June 2003 ($'000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Within the year | - | 7 |
18 Events after balance date
On 11 October 2004, Vector Limited announced that they had agreed to purchase a 66.05% stake in Natural Gas Holdings (NGC). No adjustments are required to these financial statements in respect of this event.
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Financial Instruments, Credit Risk, Fair Values, Trade Receivables, Loans, Medium Term Notes, Derivative Instruments, Capital Commitments, Contingent Liabilities, Related Party Transactions, Operating Lease Commitments, Events After Balance Date