Tag: Splitting operating profits

TPG2022 Chapter II paragraph 2.163

That is, the measure of profits to be split will depend on the accurate delineation of the transaction. For instance, if the accurate delineation of the transaction determines that the parties share the assumption of not only market risk, which affects the volume of sales and prices charged, but also risks associated with producing or otherwise acquiring goods and services, which affect the level of gross profit, it would be most appropriate to use gross profits as the basis of the split. In such a scenario, the parties may have integrated or joint functions and assets relating to the production or acquisition of goods and services. If the accurate delineation of the transaction determines that the parties share the assumption of, in addition to market and production risks, a further range of risks that affect the level of operating expenses that may include investment in intangibles, it would be most appropriate to use operating profits as the basis of the ... Read more

TPG2018 Chapter II paragraph 2.163

That is, the measure of profits to be split will depend on the accurate delineation of the transaction. For instance, if the accurate delineation of the transaction determines that the parties share the assumption of not only market risk, which affects the volume of sales and prices charged, but also risks associated with producing or otherwise acquiring goods and services, which affect the level of gross profit, it would be most appropriate to use gross profits as the basis of the split. In such a scenario, the parties may have integrated or joint functions and assets relating to the production or acquisition of goods and services. If the accurate delineation of the transaction determines that the parties share the assumption of, in addition to market and production risks, a further range of risks that affect the level of operating expenses that may include investment in intangibles, it would be most appropriate to use operating profits as the basis of the ... Read more