Annual Report Gorenje Group 2009

GROUP - AMORTISATION AND DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
Note 17 – Amortisation and depreciation expense
56,050 TEUR
in TEUR 2009 2008
Amortisation of intangible assets 5,989 5,221
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 50,061 51,900
Total 56,050 57,121
GROUP - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Note 18 – Other operating expenses
18,404 TEUR
in TEUR 2009 2008
Write-down of inventories to realisable value 4,748 1,727
Disposal of assets 282 565
Other taxes and charges 3,272 3,687
Other expenses 10,102 13,068
Total 18,404 19,047
Other taxes and charges include charges for the use of building plot, water charge, environmental
taxes, membership fees in mandatory associations, and other mandatory taxes and charges
Other expenses include expenditure on ecology, of which the majority under the Directive on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, scholarships expense, and compensation in damages.
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