β¨ Financial Statements
Vector Limited
Electricity Lines Business
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2006
20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
| FAIR VALUES | 2006 Carrying amount $'000 | 2006 Fair value $'000 | 2005 Carrying amount $'000 | 2005 Fair value $'000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | ||||
| Cash and bank overdraft | - | - | 1,239 | 1,239 |
| Trade receivables | 53,948 | 53,948 | 50,580 | 50,580 |
| Financial liabilities | | | | |
| Trade payables and other creditors | 62,323 | 62,323 | 54,878 | 54,878 |
| Bank loans | 201,885 | 201,885 | 200,367 | 200,367 |
| Working capital loan | 25,753 | 25,753 | 25,046 | 25,046 |
| Medium term notes - fixed rate NZ$ | 165,836 | 170,702 | 166,497 | 165,211 |
| Medium term notes - floating rate A$ | 481,382 | 457,319 | 475,053 | 421,018 |
| Capital bonds | 262,694 | 263,124 | 256,474 | 274,753 |
| Private placement senior notes | 350,095 | 380,146 | 349,236 | 323,956 |
| NZ floating rate notes | 382,399 | 382,399 | - | - |
| Financial derivative liabilities/(assets) | | | | |
| Interest rate swaps | (1,858) | 8,370 | 3,783 | (55) |
| Cross currency swaps | (1,774) | 16,328 | (2,054) | 88,873 |
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 loans
The carrying amount of these items is equivalent to their fair value and includes the principal and interest accrued. Bank overdrafts are set-off against cash balances pursuant to right of set off. 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 quoted market prices.
The carrying amount for the A$ medium term notes includes 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.
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Online Sources for this page:
VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 2006, No 155
Gazette.govt.nz —
NZ Gazette 2006, No 155
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