Allowance for Credit Losses and Provision for Payment of Guarantees

(in thousands of dollars)

March 31, 2007, with comparative figures for 2006

 Gross balance outstandingSpecific allowanceGeneral allowanceTotal allowance2007 Net balance outstanding
Loans receivable (note 3) $ 138,859$ 34,280$ 4,721$ 39,000$ 99,859
Equity investments (note 4)25,28410,6941,37112,06513,219
Guarantees (note 11)4,0044003607603,244
Other assets (note 6)822822-822-
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 $ 168,969$ 46,196$ 6,452$ 52,647$ 116,322
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 Gross balance outstandingSpecific allowanceGeneral allowanceTotal allowance2006 Net balance outstanding
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Loans receivable (note 3)$ 143,875$ 38,332$ 4,673$ 43,005$ 100,870
Equity investments (note 4)22,3548,9151,20610,12112,233
Guarantees (note 11)2,754650-6502,104
Other assets (note 6)9278225827100
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 $ 169,910$ 48,719$ 5,884$ 54,603$ 115,307