The company operates an Enterprise Management Incentive (“EMI”) share option scheme for certain employees and directors. The scheme is accounted for as an equity-settled share-based payment arrangement.
The fair value of options granted under the scheme is determined at the date of grant using an appropriate valuation methodology, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted.
The fair value of the options are recognised as an employee benefit expense in the profit and loss account over the vesting period, with a corresponding increase recognised within equity.
At each reporting date, the company revises its estimate of the number of options expected to vest based on service and non-market vesting conditions. The impact of any revision is recognised in the profit and loss account, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
Where options lapse or are forfeited before vesting, any expense previously recognised in relation to those options is reversed where appropriate.
Upon exercise of the options, the proceeds received, together with amounts previously recognised in equity in relation to those options, are credited to share capital and share premium.