| Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses on intangible and tangible assets were distributed by function as follows. |
| Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses were distributed by asset type as follows. |
| Goodwill is amortized straight-line over 5 years. For other useful lives applied, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" (Note 11). Accelerated depreciation, to the extent allowed by Swedish tax legislation, is recorded as untaxed reserves and appropriations (see this section in Note 9 "Income Taxes"). |