In business combinations acquired assets and liabilities are identified
and classified and are measured at fair value on the acquisition date.
If the acquisition cost of the subsidiary’s shares exceeds the calculated
value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired company at the time
of acquisition, the difference is reported as goodwill upon consolidation.
If the acquisition cost is less than the finally established value
of the net identifiable assets, the difference is reported directly in the
income statement. The minority interest in the case of acquisitions
of less than 100 percent is determined for each transaction either as a
proportionate share of the fair value of net identifiable assets or at fair
value. Transaction costs associated with acquisitions are not included
in the acquisition cost; instead these are expensed immediately.