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Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies [Abstract]

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

19.	FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

Financial risk factors

The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company’s financial performance.

Market risk

The Company’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Foreign currency risk management

The Company undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Hence, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. Foreign currency position, net for the periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 can be summarized as follows:

Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that the counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the company. The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties. The Company’s exposure and the credit ratings of it counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst approved counterparties.

Liquidity risk management

Liquidity risk arises from the fact that the Company may not receive funds from its counterparties at the expected time. This risk is managed by maintaining a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of overdrafts and trade receivables.