β¨ Financial Statements
Vector Limited & Subsidiaries
Gas Distribution Activities
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2005
19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
FAIR VALUES
The estimated fair value of financial instruments at balance date is:
| 2005 Carrying Amount $000 | 2005 Fair Value $000 | 2004 Carrying Amount $000 | 2004 Fair Value $000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | ||||
| Cash | 6 | 6 | 195 | 195 |
| Trade receivables | 3,569 | 3,569 | 958 | 958 |
| Financial liabilities | | | | |
| Trade payables and other creditors | 5,931 | 5,931 | 6,482 | 6,482 |
| Bank loans | 133,271 | 133,271 | - | - |
| Working capital facility | 5,878 | 5,878 | 11,239 | 11,239 |
| Medium term notes | | | | |
| Fixed rate NZ$ | 25,950 | 25,877 | - | - |
| Floating rate A$ | 73,705 | 65,421 | 234,714 | 209,451 |
| Capital bonds | 39,415 | 40,708 | - | - |
| Fixed interest rate bonds | 25,478 | 25,527 | - | - |
| Private placement senior notes | 54,318 | 51,019 | - | - |
| Pre-IPO equity securities | 45,443 | 45,443 | - | - |
| Financial derivative liabilities/(assets) | | | | |
| Interest rate swaps | 508 | 1,622 | 3,098 | (2,044) |
| Cross currency swaps | (1,097) | 9,805 | (1,470) | (22,426) |
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the carrying amount and fair value of each class of financial instrument where it is practical to estimate that value.
Trade receivables and payables, cash and short-term deposits, bank loans and working capital
The carrying amount of these items is equivalent to their fair value and includes the principal and interest accrued. Trade receivables are net of doubtful debts provided.
Medium term notes
The fair value of NZ$ medium term notes is based on quoted market prices.
The carrying amount for the NZ$ medium term notes is based on face value less discount plus accruals.
The fair value of A$ medium term notes is based on face value plus accruals converted at the exchange rate prevailing at balance date.
The carrying amount for the A$ medium term notes include the principal and interest accrued, converted at the contract rates.
Capital bonds
The fair value of capital bonds is based on quoted market prices.
The carrying amount includes the principal and interest accrued.
Fixed interest rate bonds
The fair value of fixed interest rate bonds is based on quoted market prices.
The carrying amount includes the principal and interest accrued.
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Online Sources for this page:
VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 2005, No 197
Gazette.govt.nz —
NZ Gazette 2005, No 197
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