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 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Change in inventories of finished products and products in progress | 785 | 724 | |
| Raw materials and consumables | 933 | 932 | |
| Expenses for remuneration of employees | 13 | 1 090 | 1 003 |
| Depreciation/amortization and impairment | 8 | 174 | 159 |
| Other expenses | 1 015 | 999 | |
| Total operating expenses | 3 997 | 3 817 | |
“Other expenses” means expenses for real estate, rents, logistics expenses, marketing, travel expenses, etc.
