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Note 21 - Derivative assets/derivative liabilities

Derivative assets/derivative liabilities consist of forward contracts relating to USD. On the closing date, the value of outstanding forward contracts amounted to a gain of SEK 1,299,000 (expense: 2,337,000). The value of all outstanding forward contracts in 2009 had a positive impact of SEK 3,636,000 on operating profit due to rising USD exchange rates, compared with 2008/2009 when operating profit was positively impacted by SEK 1,116,000. The impact on earnings of the change in value of outstanding forward contracts is recognized under the item "Goods for resale" since the hedging measures pertain to the purchase of goods.

The fair value of the forward contracts is determined by utilizing the market prices of the forward contracts on the closing date.

Due to the relationship between reporting and taxation, the regulations on financial instruments in IAS 39 were not applied to the Parent Company as a legal entity. Instead, these regulations will be applied to only the consolidated accounts in the future.

The value of outstanding forward contracts on December 31 is recognized under the heading "Other receivables."