Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the
date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is
included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as
consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a
constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to
profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more
systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the
leases asset are consumed.