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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.