ESMA_QA_1883
Topic
Alternative Performance Measures (APM)
30/10/2017
Subject Matter
Application of the Fair review principle to APMs; Paragraphs 6, 8 and 22 of the APM Guidelines.
Question
May APMs representing a biased measure of performance (i.e. a measure that includes one-off gains but disregards one-off related losses) violate the APM Guidelines even if they are correctly labelled?
Level 1 Regulation
Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC
ESMA_QA_1882
Topic
Alternative Performance Measures (APM)
30/10/2017
Subject Matter
Reconciliation; Paragraph 26 and 28 of the APM Guidelines.
Question
Do the APM Guidelines require a numeric reconciliation of the APM to “the most reconcilable line item, total or subtotal” presented in the financial statements or is it sufficient to include a qualitative explanation of the items which adjust the financial statement’s figures?
Level 1 Regulation
Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC
ESMA_QA_1881
Topic
Alternative Performance Measures (APM)
30/10/2017
Subject Matter
Definition and basis of calculation; Paragraph 20 of the APM Guidelines.
Question
How should an issuer define the APM measure “Organic growth”?
Level 1 Regulation
Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC
ESMA_QA_1880
Topic
Alternative Performance Measures (APM)
30/10/2017
Subject Matter
Application of the scope exemption; Paragraph 19 of the APM Guidelines.
Question
In which circumstances is the scope exemption in paragraph 19 (4th bullet) of the APM Guidelines applicable (i.e. issuers are not required to apply the APM Guidelines when APMs are used to explain the compliance with the terms of an agreement or legislative requirement such as lending covenants or the basis of calculating the director or executive remuneration)?
Level 1 Regulation
Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC
ESMA_QA_1879
Topic
Alternative Performance Measures (APM)
30/10/2017
Subject Matter
Scope of the APM Guidelines; Paragraphs 17 to 19 of the APM Guidelines.
Question
Does a segment measure of profitability – which is determined on different accounting basis than the basis defined or specified in the applicable reporting framework – fall within the definition of an APM in the APM Guidelines?
Level 1 Regulation
Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC