4.1.2.2 Participations
No overview (one account)
14’200 Participations
These positions are long-term equity investments of over 20 % of share capital in (3rd-party) companies which are not
quoted on a stock exchange. There is no limit in the % of share ownership for Metrohm participations. Each participation
is valued at the original acquisition cost. A higher valuation of participation can be reached only via an increase in the
equity of the invested company from future profitability or additional equity investments in the company.
4.1.2.3 Fixed assets
4.1.2.3.1 Tangible (Fixed) assets
Overview
150 Tangible assets
15’000 Lab demo equipment
15’100 Fixtures and fittings, laboratory equipment
15’200 Office equipment, IT
15’300 Vehicles
15’400 Equipment
15’500 Storage facilities
15’600 Current investment projects
15’700 Security and control systems
15’800 Leasehold improvements
15’900 Other tangible assets
Assets that have physical substance and a useful life in excess of one year. They are typically acquired for use in the
operation of the business and not intended for resale to customers. Examples are building, machinery, auto, and land.
Tangible assets are measured at acquired cost minus the accumulated amortized cost and should be depreciated over
their estimated useful lives. Only exception is land, which is not depreciated. Added value expenses needed to place
fixed assets into place can be capitalized and depreciated over the corresponding asset useful life. Expenditures such as
repairs, maintenance and replacements should be charged directly to the income statement (=costs). Tangible fixed
assets can be acquired or self-produced.
4.1.2.3.1.1 Capitalization
a. Expenditures for new tangible fixed assets may be capitalized if there is a net realizable value or a value in usewhich
exceeds the Metrohm defined minimal capitalization value of CHF 1’000 and in addition the tangible fixed asset
has a remaining useful life of more than one period (=financial year).
b. Tangible fixed assets internally generated have to be capitalized if the respective production cost can be recognized
and measured separately. The expected useful life must exceed one period. Capitalized production cost may not
exceed the value in use. General administration or distribution or other cost as well as profit that are not directly
attributable to the fixed asset may not be capitalized.