Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses on intangible assets and property, plant and equipment were distributed by function and other operating expenses as follows.
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January–December | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions, except proportions | 2008 | 2007 |
| Costs of production | 1,645 | 2,956 |
| Administrative expenses | 69 | 57 |
| Total functions | 1,714 | 3,013 |
| Other operating expenses | 32 | 180 |
| Total | 1,746 | 3,193 |
| Proportion to net sales (%) | 10.8 | 17.9 |
Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses were distributed by asset class as follows.
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January–December | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK in millions | 2008 | 2007 |
| Goodwill | 23 | 23 |
| Other intangible assets | 384 | 320 |
| Fixed networks | 1,316 | 2,814 |
| Other plant and equipment | 23 | 36 |
| Total | 1,746 | 3,193 |
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 8 “Income Taxes”).