G7 Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses amounted to SEK –1,249 million (–1,166). The amount consists of SEK –220 million loss on the divestment of business, SEK –178 million for external M&A transaction costs, SEK –119 million loss due to valuation of hedges, SEK –74 million loss on foreign exchange and SEK –61 million loss on disposal of land and buildings.

For 2023 the amount is mainly related to loss on foreign exchange of SEK –789 million, external M&A transaction costs of SEK –156 million and SEK –83 million for impairment of goodwill.