# Companies Act 1985, Paragraph 44B

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The fair value of a financial instrument is determined in accordance with this paragraph.
(2) If a reliable market can readily be identified for the financial instrument, its fair value is determined by reference to its market value.
(3) If a reliable market cannot readily be identified for the financial instrument but can be identified for its components or for a similar instrument, its fair value is determined by reference to the market value of its components or of the similar instrument.
(4) If neither sub-paragraph (2) nor (3) applies, the fair value of the financial instrument is a value resulting from generally accepted valuation models and techniques.
(5) Any valuation models and techniques used for the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) must ensure a reasonable approximation of the market value.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/6/schedule/9/paragraph/44B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-1985/schedule-9/paragraph-44B
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