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Fair Value Measurement
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Disclosures

14.       Fair value measurement

 

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis

 

As at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 the following financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

 CarryingFair value
 value    
  TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
At March 31, 2012$'M$'M$'M$'M$'M
 _________________________________________________________
Financial assets:     
Available-for-sale securities(1)11.211.211.2- -
Contingent consideration receivable (2)40.240.2- - 40.2
Foreign exchange contracts2.62.6- 2.6-
      
Financial liabilities:     
Foreign exchange contracts1.91.9- 1.9-
 _________________________________________________________
      
   
      
  TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
At December 31, 2011$'M$'M$'M$'M$'M
 _________________________________________________________
Financial assets:     
Available-for-sale securities(1)7.47.47.4- -
Contingent consideration receivable (2)37.837.8- - 37.8
Foreign exchange contracts3.43.4- 3.4-
      
Financial liabilities:     
Foreign exchange contracts0.40.4- 0.4-
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(1)       Available-for-sale securities are included within Investments in the consolidated balance sheet.

(2)       Contingent consideration receivable is included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate the Company's intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each material class of financial instrument:

 

  • Available-for-sale securities – the fair values of available-for-sale securities are estimated based on quoted market prices for those investments.
  • Contingent consideration receivable – the fair value of the contingent consideration receivable has been estimated using the income approach (using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method).
  • Foreign exchange contracts – the fair values of the swap and forward foreign exchange contracts have been determined using an income approach based on current market expectations about the future cash flows.

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

The change in the fair value of the Company's contingent consideration receivable, which is measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), is as follows:

 

 Contingent consideration receivable
 20122011
 $'M$'M
 ________________________
   
Balance at January 1,37.861.0
Gain/(loss) recognized in the income statement due to change in fair value during the period7.2(1.3)
Reclassification of amounts to Other receivables within Other current assets(5.6)(5.1)
Foreign exchange translation recorded to other comprehensive income0.83.4
   
Balance at March 31,40.258.0

Quantitative Information about Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

Quantitative information about the Company's recurring Level 3 fair value measurements is included below:

 

Fair Value at the Measurement Date
    
At March 31, 2012Fair value Valuation Technique Significant unobservable InputsRange
$'M   
_____________________________________________
Contingent consideration receivable ("CCR")40.2Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)• Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios • Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates • Assumed market participant discount rate • 10-35% •$17 million to $163 million • 5.8 to 6.5%
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The fair value of the Company's CCR (relating to contingent consideration due to the Company following divestment of one of the Company's products) could significantly increase or decrease due to changes in certain assumptions which underpin the fair value measurement, principally the probability weightings applied to the different sales scenarios and the potential royalties payable under scenarios developed by the Company. The Company regularly reviews these assumptions, and makes adjustments as required by facts and circumstances.

 

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis

 

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values as at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of the Company's financial assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

  March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
  Carrying  Carrying 
  amountFair value amountFair value
  $’M$’M $’M$’M
  ________________________ _______________________
       
Financial liabilities:      
Convertible bonds (Level 1) 1,100.01,314.2 1,100.01,309.7
Building financing obligation (Level 3)  8.48.5 8.29.7
  ________________________ _______________________

Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate the Company's intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each material class of financial instrument:

 

  • Convertible bonds – the fair value of Shire's $1,100 million 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014 is determined by reference to the market price of the instrument as the convertible bonds are publicly traded.

     

  • Building finance obligations - the fair value of building finance obligations are estimated based on the present value of future cash flows, and an estimate of the residual value of the underlying property at the end of the lease term, associated with these obligations.

 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses materially approximate to their fair value because of the short-term maturity of these amounts.