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P8 Intangible assets

2023

 

Patents and other intangible assets

Goodwill

Total

Cost

 

 

 

At January 1, 2023

754

139

893

At December 31, 2023

754

139

893

Accumulated amortization

 

 

 

At January 1, 2023

307

139

446

Amortization for the year

135

135

At December 31, 2023

442

139

581

Net carrying amount

 

 

 

At December 31, 2023

312

312

2024

 

Patents and other intangible assets

Goodwill

Total

Cost

 

 

 

At January 1, 2024

754

139

893

Additions

8

8

Divestments and disposals

–10

–10

At December 31, 2024

752

139

891

Accumulated amortization

 

 

 

At January 1, 2024

442

139

581

Amortization for the year

134

134

Divestments and disposals

–10

–10

At December 31, 2024

566

139

705

Net carrying amount

 

 

 

At December 31, 2024

186

186

Amortization for the year is included in the following lines in the income statement

 

2023

2024

Cost of goods and services sold

0

0

Research and development costs

–135

–134

Total

–135

–134

§ Accounting principles

Intangible assets

The Parent Company recognizes all expenditure for research and development conducted on a proprietary basis as an expense in profit or loss.

Amortization of intangible assets

Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Intangible assets are amortized from the date they are available to use. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

  • Patents 10–20 years
  • Goodwill 10 years
Borrowing costs

In the Parent Company, borrowing costs are expensed in the periods to which they relate. Borrowing costs for assets are not capitalized.