|
|
€k |
|
Sept. 30, 2008 |
Sept. 30, 2007 |
Raw materials and supplies |
54,649 |
58,977 |
Unfinished goods |
25,564 |
23,964 |
Finished goods and merchandise |
196,777 |
205,903 |
Advances made |
1,312 |
5,465 |
|
278,302 |
294,309 |
Where necessary, the lower net realizable value was used, with due regard to selling and production costs still to be incurred. The total book value of inventories valued as of September 30, 2008, at their lower of cost and net realizable value, was €68,127k (2006/2007: €59,236k). Inventory impairment reported under cost of sales is €12,250k (2006/2007: €12,582k).
