Note 7 – Expenses by nature
In the consolidated income statement, expenses are grouped by function. Presented below is information regarding significant types of expenses.
Group | |||
SEK m | Note | 2016 | 2015 |
Change in inventories of finished products and products in progress | 724 | 717 | |
Raw materials and consumables | 932 | 880 | |
Expenses for remuneration to employees | 13 | 1 003 | 984 |
Depreciation/amortization and impairment | 8 | 159 | 156 |
Other expenses | 999 | 985 | |
Total continuing operating expenses | 3 817 | 3 722 | |
Total discontinued operating expenses | – | 77 |
“Other expenses” means expenses for real estate, rents, logistics expenses, marketing, travel expenses, etc.