SMITH & NEPHEW PLC | CIK:0000845982 | 3

  • Filed: 3/5/2018
  • Entity registrant name: SMITH & NEPHEW PLC (CIK: 0000845982)
  • Generator: Merrill
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForContingentLiabilitiesAndContingentAssetsExplanatory

    Contingent consideration

    Contingent consideration receivable associated with the sale of product rights and other assets outside of a business combination is recognised at the time of purchase to the extent that the future event upon which the contingent consideration is conditional is within the Group’s control, or to the extent that is it considered to be virtually certain that the contingent consideration will become due. If the contingent consideration is outside of the Group’s control or it cannot be considered virtually certain that it will become due, an asset and corresponding entry in profit and loss is recognised only once it becomes virtually certain that the contingent consideration will become due. Contingent consideration payable associated with the purchase of product rights and other assets outside of a business combination is recognised at the time of sale to the extent that the future event upon which the contingent consideration is conditional is under the control of the seller and it is considered probable that the contingent consideration will become due. Contingent consideration associated within a contingent condition that is within the Group’s control is recognised at the point when the contingent condition is met.