XML 51 R37.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets Useful Life
Other intangible assets are measured initially at cost, or, where acquired in a business combination, at fair value, and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as shown in the table below.
Customer relationships
15 - 25 years
Technology and trading related
5 - 25 years
Schedule of Investments in Affiliates
The company owns interest in the following affiliate:
Name of companyCountry of
incorporation
HoldingProportion of voting rights and shares heldClassificationConsolidation method
Nikkei-MEL Co. LimitedJapanOrdinary shares50%Joint ventureEquity method
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life The estimated useful lives are summarized as follows:
Freehold buildings
10 - 33 years
Leasehold land and buildingsThe lesser of life of lease or freehold rate
Machinery and equipment
3 - 25 years
Including: 
Heavy production equipment (including casting, rolling, extrusion and press equipment)
20 - 25 years
Chemical production plant and robotics
7 - 10 years
Other production machinery
5 - 10 years
Furniture, fittings, storage and equipment
3 - 10 years
Computer equipment5 years