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€ million |
Dec. 31, 2008 |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
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Raw materials, consumables and supplies |
2,009 |
2,225 |
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Work in progress |
1,656 |
1,365 |
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Finished goods and purchased merchandise |
12,396 |
8,880 |
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Current leased assets |
1,703 |
1,545 |
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Payments on account |
52 |
16 |
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17,816 |
14,031 |
Of the total inventories, €2,484 million (previous year: €1,770 million) is recognized at net realizable value. At the same time as the relevant revenue was recognized, inventories in the amount of €90,617 million were included in cost of sales (previous year, adjusted: €86,871 million). Valuation allowances recognized as expenses in the reporting period amounted to €435 million (previous year: €221 million). Vehicles amounting to €94 million (previous year: €98 million) were assigned as collateral for partial retirement obligations.
