SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS | CIK:0001383395 | 3

  • Filed: 4/12/2018
  • Entity registrant name: SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (CIK: 0001383395)
  • Generator: Workiva (WebFilings)
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1383395/000138339518000015/0001383395-18-000015-index.htm
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFairValueMeasurementExplanatory

    Fair value of financial instruments
    Fair value corresponds to the quoted price for listed financial assets and liabilities. Where no active market exists, the Company establishes fair value by using a valuation technique determined to be the most appropriate in the circumstances, for example:
    available-for-sale assets: comparable transactions, multiples for comparable transactions, discounted present value of future cash flows;
    loans and receivables, financial assets at fair value through profit and loss: net book value is deemed to be approximately equivalent to fair value because of their relatively short holding period;
    trade payables: book value generally is deemed to be equivalent to fair value because of their relatively short holding period. Trade payables with extended payment terms are discounted to present value;
    convertible debt and embedded derivative: the Company’s convertible debt has optional redemption periods/dates occurring before their contractual maturity, as described in Note 14.1 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The holder of the convertible debt has the right to request conversion at any time from their issue. Specifically and as described in Note 14.1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the option component of the convertible debt has been recorded as an embedded derivative at fair value in accordance with the provisions of AG 28 of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The fair value was determined using a valuation model that requires judgment, including estimating the change in value of the Company at different dates and market yields applicable to the Company’s straight debt (without the conversion option). The assumptions used in calculating the value of the conversion represent the Company’s best estimates based on management’s judgment and subjective future expectations, and
    Other derivatives: fair value based on mark-to-market value.