21. Investment properties

Investment properties are recognised at depreciated cost. As of 30 September 2017, investment properties totalling €126 million (30/9/2016: €163 million) were recognised. The development of these properties is shown in the following table.

€ million

 

Investment properties

Acquisition or production costs

 

 

As of 1/10/2015

 

608

Currency translation

 

1

Additions to consolidation group

 

0

Additions

 

1

Disposals

 

−92

Reclassifications under IFRS 5

 

−27

Transfers associated with the property, plant and equipment

 

−3

As of 30/9 – 1/10/2016

 

488

Currency translation

 

1

Additions to consolidation group

 

0

Additions

 

2

Disposals

 

−75

Reclassifications under IFRS 5

 

0

Transfers associated with the property, plant and equipment

 

11

As of 30/9/2017

 

426

Depreciation

 

 

As of 1/10/2015

 

390

Currency translation

 

0

Additions, scheduled

 

15

Additions, impairment

 

1

Disposals

 

−53

Reclassifications under IFRS 5

 

−17

Reversals of impairment losses

 

−10

Transfers associated with the property, plant and equipment

 

−2

As of 30/9 – 1/10/2016

 

324

Currency translation

 

0

Additions, scheduled

 

9

Additions, impairment

 

2

Disposals

 

−36

Reclassifications under IFRS 5

 

0

Reversals of impairment losses

 

0

Transfers associated with the property, plant and equipment

 

1

As of 30/9/2017

 

300

Carrying amount at 1/10/2015

 

218

Carrying amount at 30/9/2016

 

163

Carrying amount at 30/9/2017

 

126

The reduction by €37 million mainly results from the sale of various stores in Germany.

The of these investment properties total €248 million (30/9/2016: €287 million). They cannot be determined on the basis of observable market prices. As a result, they are determined on the basis of internationally recognised measurement methods, particularly the comparable valuation method and the discounted cash flow method (level 3 of the 3-level valuation hierarchy of  13 [Fair Value Measurement]). This measurement is based on a detailed planning period of 10 years. Aside from market rents, market-based discount rates were used as key valuation parameters. The discount rates are determined on the basis of analyses of relevant real estate markets as well as evaluations of comparable transactions and market publications issued by international consulting firms. The resulting discount rates reflect the respective country and location risk as well as the property-specific real estate risk. In addition, project developments are considered to determine the best use.

Rental income from these properties amounts to €23 million, with finance leases accounting for €8 million of this total (2015/16: €37 million, thereof €11 million from finance leases). The related expenses amount to €15 million, with finance leases accounting for €6 million (2015/16: €21 million, thereof €9 million from finance leases). Expenses of €0 million (2015/16: €0 million) resulted from properties without rental income and, as in the , did not relate to finance leases.

Restrictions on titles in the form of liens and encumbrances amounted to €0 million (30/9/2016: €5 million). As in the previous year, no contractual commitments for the acquisition of investment properties were made.

Fair value
This refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability as part of a normal transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
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IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
International rules governing accounting principles. In contrast to the financial statements according to the German Commercial Code, the focus of IFRS is on investor-oriented information.
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Previous year
Period of 12 months, usually cited as reference for statements in the annual report.
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