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14. Inventories


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2008/09

 

2009/10

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials and supplies

 

1,007.3

 

707.4

Work in progress

 

608.7

 

532.9

Finished goods

 

1,012.0

 

745.3

Merchandise

 

257.7

 

198.4

As yet unbillable services

 

11.5

 

8.0

Advance payments

 

12.5

 

6.3

 

 

2,909.7

 

2,198.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In millions of euros

Write-downs to the lower net realizable value amounting to EUR 78.8 million (March 31, 2009: EUR 148.9 million) are recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Inventories of EUR 3.1 million (March 31, 2009: EUR 3.8 million) are pledged as security for liabilities. An amount of EUR 4,427.3 million (March 31, 2009: EUR 6.643.2 million) has been recognized as cost of materials.