CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC | CIK:0000909037 | 3

  • Filed: 4/19/2018
  • Entity registrant name: CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (CIK: 0000909037)
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory

    3.14
    Derivative financial instruments
     
    The Company maintains derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign currencies. Derivative financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value; attributable transact ion costs are recognized when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, any changes in the fair value of such derivatives are recognized in profit or loss as part of gains and losses.
     
    The Company permanently assesses the existence of embedded derivatives, both in its contracts and financial instruments. As of December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, there were no embedded derivatives.