in € thousand |
Internally-developed software |
Purchased intangible assets |
Cost at 31/12/2013 |
40,560 |
137,329 |
Accumulated amortisation at 31/12/2013 |
–37,679 |
–115,755 |
Carrying amount at 31/12/2013 |
2,881 |
21,574 |
|
|
|
Cost as at 31/12/2014 |
14,253 |
168,705 |
Accumulated amortisation at 31/12/2014 |
–10,238 |
–144,673 |
Carrying amount as at 31/12/2014 |
4,014 |
24,032 |
The other intangible assets comprise:
in € thousand |
31/12/2014 |
31/12/2013 |
Computer software |
22,561 |
20,432 |
Copyrights |
13 |
0 |
Licences |
904 |
1,655 |
Other intangible assets |
4,569 |
2,369 |
|
28,046 |
24,455 |
|
|
|
Useful life |
|
|
Internally-developed software |
2–5 years |
2–5 years |
Purchased intangible assets |
2–5 years |
2–5 years |
The intangible assets include purchased and internally developed computer software as well as licenses and copyrights.
The amortisation and impairment losses of the other intangible assets were recognised in the income statement on the basis of allocated operating expenses under the items of insurance benefits, operating expenses and net investment income.
The intangible assets are amortised using the straight-line method.
Additions from company acquisitions |
31/12/2014 |
31/12/2013 |
in € thousand |
|
|
Self-developed software |
0 |
0 |
Acquired intangible assets |
825 |
0 |
in € thousand |
2014 |
2013 |
Research and development expenditure recognised as an expense during the reporting period |
2,500 |
642 |
