5.19 Other provisions

Provisions are liabilities of uncertain timing or amount. A provision is created based on a present obligation that has arisen from past events, which – when fulfilled – will cause an outflow of economic benefits. The amount of the provision is measured based on the best estimate of this outflow as at the balance sheet date.

A provision for restructuring costs is created only when the general criteria of recognizing provisions have been met, together with additional specific criteria related to provisions for restructuring costs, such as a formal, detailed plan of restructuring and arousing justified expectations of parties affected by the plan that the restructuring action should take place (for instance, by starting to implement the plan or announcing its key elements).