12.9. Foreign 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 to 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 remeasurement, at the time of measurement.

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 cost are stated with the historical exchange rate. This does not give rise to a currency translation difference.

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. 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.

Income and expenses from foreign operations are translated at the average of the monthly closing rates.