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NOTE 14

Intangible assets

€ million Goodwill Trademarks Other
intangible
assets
Prepayments Total 2009
Cost          
Cos at 1 Jan. 2010 123.3 75.9 157.4 10.0 366.6
Currency translation differences 3.0 2.4 3.1 0.0 8.5
Additions 0.0 29.3 -0.4 28.9
Disposals -0.1 -19.9 0.0 -20.0
Transfers between items 0.0 0.6 -6.8 -6.2
Cost at 31 Dec. 2010 126.2 78.3 170.5 2.8 377.8
           
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges          
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges at 1 Jan. 2010 -49.9 -29.8 -102.2 -181.9
Currency translation differences -2.9 -0.5 -1.2 -4.6
Accumulated depreciation of disposals and transfers -0.1 26.2 26.1
Depreciation charge for the year 0.0 -26.1 -26.1
Impairments -2.0 -2.0
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges at 31 Dec. 2010 -52.9 -30.3 -105.3 -188.5
         
Carrying amount at 1 Jan. 2010 73.5 46.1 55.2 10.0 184.8
           
Carrying amount at 31 Dec. 2010 73.5 48.0 65.2 2.8 189.4
           
Other intangible assets include other long-term expenses, €43.7 million of which on software and licences.
           
€ million Goodwill Trademarks Other
intangible
assets
Prepayments Total 2009
Cost          
Cos at 1 Jan. 2009 115.3 71.1 142.5 10.4 339.4
Currency translation differences 6.8 5.6 4.8   17.1
Additions 2.2   28.7 6.0 36.9
Disposals -0.9 -0.7 -15.2 -0.6 -17.5
Transfers between items     -3.3 -5.9 -9.2
Cost at 31 Dec. 2009 123.3 75.9 157.4 10.0 366.6
           
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges          
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges at 1 Jan. 2009 -43.3 -28.6 -97.9   -169.7
Currency translation differences -6.7 -1.3 -1.6   -9.6
Accumulated depreciation of disposals and transfers 0.2   22.0   22.1
Depreciation charge for the year     -24.7   -24.7
Impairments         0.0
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges at 31 Dec. 2009 -49.9 -29.8 -102.2   -181.9
           
Carrying amount at 1 Jan. 2009 72.1 42.5 44.6 10.4 169.6
           
Carrying amount at 31 Dec. 2009 73.5 46.1 55.2 10.0 184.8

 

Goodwill and intangible rights by segment
       
  Trademarks*
Goodwill Discount rate
(WACC) **
Trademarks*
Goodwill Discount rate
(WACC) **
€ million 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009
Building and home improvement trade
Byggmakker, Norway 30.2 7.5% 28.3 8.0%
Rautakesko, Estonia 1.1 10.4% 1.1 13.0%
Senukai, Lithuania 17.2 13.0% 17.2 14.0%
Stroymaster, Russia 14.1 15.0% 14.2 15.0%
Real estate companies 7.2 7.1
Home and speciality goods trade
Anttila, Finland 23.4 6.0% 23.4 7.0%
Indoor, Finland 17.8 4.1 6.0% 17.8 4.1 7.0%
Car and machinery trade
Machinery trade 3.8 7.5% 3.8 8.0%
Real estate companies 0.5 0.6
Others 2.1 2.1
Total 48.0 73.5 46.1 73.5

*Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
**After tax, used for testing impairment


Cash generating units have been identified at a level lower than the reportable segments. The units have been identified by chain/country, and most of them are legal entities.

The useful lives of trademarks (brands) included in intangible assets have been classified as indefinite, because it has been estimated that they will affect the generation of cash flows over an indefinite period. This is because no foreseeable limit to the period over which they are expected to generate net cash inflows for the Group can be seen. Trademarks are part of assets purchased in connection with acquisitions.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested annually for possible impairment and whenever there is an indication of impairment.

Impairment test for goodwill and intangible assets

The recoverable amount of a cash-generating unit is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow projections based on financial plans approved by the management, covering a period of 3 years. The key assumptions used for the plans are total market growth and profitability trends, changes in store site network, product and service selection, pricing and trends in operating costs. Cash flows beyond the period have been extrapolated mainly based on 1.5–4% (1.5–4%) forecast growth rates, allowing for country-specific differences.

The discount rate used is the WACC, specified for each segment and country after tax, which is adjusted by tax effects in connection with the test. The WACC formula inputs are risk-free rate of return, market risk premium, industry-specific beta factor, target capital structure, borrowing cost and country risks. Compared with the previous year, discount rates fell in the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries and Finland, as a result of general lowering of interest rates.

Impairment losses

In the financial years 2010 and 2009, there were no impairments in goodwill or intangible rights.

Sensitivity analysis

The key variables used in impairment testing are the EBITDA rate and the discount rate.

A one percentage point rise in the discount rate would not cause an impairment of any cash generating unit.

The most sensitive to changes in assumptions is goodwill relating to the operations of Rautakesko Estonia and Konekesko.

For Rautakesko Estonia and Konekesko, a reduction of the remaining EBITDA by over 0.8 pp would cause a need for impairment.

When other cash generating units are estimated according to the management’s assumptions, a foreseeable change in any key variable would not create a situation in which the unit’s recoverable amount would be smaller than its carrying amount.