For the purposes of paragraph 7, the total value of the assets of the less significant credit institution and less significant branch shall be determined on the basis of the prudential reporting in accordance with applicable law. If the total value of the assets of a less significant credit institution cannot be determined on the basis of the prudential reporting, it shall be determined on the basis of the most recent audited annual accounts, and if those annual accounts are not available, on the basis of the annual accounts prepared in accordance with applicable national accounting laws. If the total value of the assets of a less significant branch cannot be determined on the basis of the prudential reporting, it shall be determined on the basis of statistical data reported pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1071/2013 of the European Central Bank (
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