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This excerpt taken from the BG 8-K filed Nov 1, 2007.
and Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets—Bunge reviews for
impairment its property, plant and equipment and other finite-lived intangible
assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying
amounts of an asset may not be recoverable. In performing the review for
recoverability, Bunge bases its evaluation on such indicators as the nature,
the future economic benefits and geographic locations of the asset, historic or
future profitability measures and other external market conditions. If these
indicators result in the expected non-recoverability of the carrying amount of
the asset or asset group, Bunge determines whether impairment has occurred by
analyzing estimates of undiscounted future cash flows. If the estimate of
undiscounted future cash flows during the estimated useful life of the asset is
less than the carrying value of the asset, a loss is recognized for the
difference between the carrying value of the asset and its estimated fair
value, measured by the present value of the estimated future cash flows or
third-party appraisal. Bunge records impairments related to property, plant and
equipment and other finite-lived intangible assets used in the processing of
its products in cost of goods sold in its consolidated statements of income.
Property, plant and equipment and other finite-lived intangible assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
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