ESMA_QA_1879
30/10/2017
Subject Matter
Scope of the APM Guidelines; Paragraphs 17 to 19 of the APM Guidelines.
    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?
    ESMA Answer
    30-10-2017

      [ESMA32-51-370 APM Q13]

      Yes. Measures disclosed in accordance with the applicable reporting framework (e.g. most of measures disclosed under IFRS 8 Operating Segments) but calculated on a different basis than the one defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework also fall within the definition of an APM in accordance with the APM Guidelines. The application of the APM Guidelines depends on where these measures are presented (e.g. inside or outside financial statements; regulated information documents or voluntary information).

      Please refer to questions ESMA_QA_1868 and ESMA_QA_1869 (historical reference ESMA32-51-370 APM Q2 and Q3) if such APMs are presented inside and outside financial statements.

      Status: Answer Published

      Additional Information

      Level 1 Regulation
      Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC
      Level 3 Regulation
      Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures
      Historic Question Reference
      [ESMA32-51-370 APM Q13]
      Topic
      Alternative Performance Measures (APM)