38. Currency translation

Functional currency and reporting currency

The items included in the financial statements for each operating subsidiary are measured based on the currency that corresponds with the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates (functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are prepared in euros which is UNIQA’s reporting currency.

Transactions in foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the Group entity at the exchange rate on the date of the transaction or, in the case of revaluations, at the time of the valuation.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency on the reporting date are translated into the functional currency at the closing rate. Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated at the rate valid on the date the fair value is calculated. Currency translation differences are generally recognised in profit/(loss) for the period. Non-monetary items recognised in a foreign currency at historical acquisition cost or at cost of self-construction are stated with the historical exchange rate. This results in no currency translation difference.

Currency translation differences from equity instruments available for sale are recognised in other comprehensive income by way of derogation from the general principle. An exception to this are impairments for which currency translation differences are reclassified from other comprehensive income to profit/(loss) for the period.

Foreign operations

Assets and liabilities from foreign operations, including the goodwill and fair value adjustments that result from the acquisition, are translated into euros at the closing rate on the reporting date. Income and expenses from foreign operations are translated at the monthly closing rates.

Currency translation differences are reported in other comprehensive income and recognised in equity as a part of the accumulated profits in the item “Differences from currency translation” if the foreign exchange difference is not attributable to non-controlling interests.