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Annual Report 2016 Report by the Board of Directors Notes Proposed distribution of earnings Auditors' report Eleven-year review Review by business area

Note 7 Material profit or loss items in operating income

All amounts in SEKm unless otherwise stated

  Group
  2016 2015
Material profit or loss items by item    
Terminated acquisition of GE Appliances –2,059
Cost saving program Small Appliances –190
Total –2,249

 

Material profit or loss items by function in the income statement

  Group
  2016 2015
Cost of goods sold –130
Selling expenses –37
Administrative expenses –23
Other operating income and other operating expenses –2,059
Total –2,249

This note summarizes events and transactions with significant ­effects, which are relevant for understanding the financial performance when comparing income for the current period with previous periods, ­including items such as:

  • Capital gains and losses from divestments of product groups or major units
  • Close-down or significant down-sizing of major units or activities
  • Restructuring initiatives with a set of activities aimed at reshaping a major structure or process
  • Significant impairment
  • Other major non-recurring costs or income

In December 2015, Small Appliances operations announced and recognized a cost saving program. During 2015, costs were incurred in connection with the intention to acquire GE Appliances. The agreement was terminated by GE in December 2015.