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2008 |
2007 |
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Cost of materials |
–1,787.2 |
–1,320.5 |
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Personnel expenses |
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Wages and salaries |
–865.3 |
–824.6 |
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Social security and other benefits |
–141.1 |
–137.3 |
State pension contributions |
52.1 |
51.3 |
Social insurance contributions |
–89.0 |
–86.0 |
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Pension expenses |
–79.7 |
–53.0 |
State pension contributions |
–52.1 |
–51.3 |
Expenses for post-employment benefits |
–131.8 |
–104.3 |
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–1,086.1 |
–1,014.9 |
Social insurance contributions refer mainly to the employer’s share of social security contributions and to employers’ liability insurance association contributions. The pension expenses consist mainly of pension payments and allocations to pension provisions. Related interest is shown in the financial result. The expenses incurred in transfers to external pension funds and pension plans are likewise included in pension expenses.
In the reporting year, special allocations affecting results were made to Wacker Chemie Pensionskasse VVaG in the amount of €40.0 million.
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Expenses for Auditor’s Fee |
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2008 |
2007 |
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Audit |
0.9 |
1.0 |
Other certification services |
0.4 |
0.3 |
Tax advice |
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0.2 |
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1.3 |
1.5 |
The other certification services are largely comprised of the cost of interim reviews.