Net income for the period is taxed based on the tax laws and regulations in force in the respective countries where the income is reported. Deferred taxes are reported using the balance sheet liability method for temporary differences between the tax value and the carrying amount of assets and liabilities at the reporting date.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, tax loss carryforwards and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that there will be taxable income for the period (either from the reversal of the temporary differences or generated by the entity) against which such items can be charged in future years.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced if it is no longer probable that there will be sufficient taxable income for the period to take advantage of all or part of this deferred tax asset. Deferred tax assets that are unrecognized are measured on every reporting date and recognized if it is likely that they will be usable against future taxable income for the period.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured on the basis of tax rates expected to be applicable in the year in which the asset is realized or the liability settled. The tax rates used are those that have been enacted, or virtually enacted, at the reporting date.
Uncertain income tax liabilities are recognized under income tax payable.
The basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net income for the financial year attributable to ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income for the financial year attributable to ordinary shares, after cancellation of interest on bonds redeemable for, or convertible into, ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year adjusted to reflect the effect of all potentially dilutive instruments. For the Groupe, the only dilutive instruments are stock options and warrants outstanding as well as free shares granted.
The dilutive effect of these instruments is determined according to the share buyback method (theoretical number of shares that may be purchased at market price, determined on the basis of the average price of the Publicis share over the period, based on the proceeds from the expertise of stock options). Under this method, stock options are considered potentially dilutive if they are “in-the-money” (the exercise price considered including the fair value of services rendered determined in accordance with IFRS 2 “Share based payment”).
To calculate the diluted earnings per share, the free shares awarded are considered as having been effectively delivered.
In addition to these earnings per share (base and diluted), the Groupe calculates and regularly releases a “current” base and diluted EPS, similar to the one described above, except with respect to the earnings figure used, which excludes:
The Groupe’s financial position and earnings depend on the accounting methods applied and the assumptions, estimates and judgments made when the consolidated financial statements are prepared. The Groupe bases its estimates on its past experience and on a series of other assumptions considered reasonable under the circumstances to measure the amounts to be used for the Groupe’s assets and liabilities. Actual subsequent results may differ.
The main assumptions concerning future events and other sources of uncertainty relate to the use of estimates on the reporting date, when there is a significant risk that the estimates of the net carrying amount of the assets and liabilities will be modified in future years, i.e.:
Detailed disclosures concerning these matters are provided in Notes 6, 21, 22, 29 and 31.
