22. Investment properties

Investment properties are recognised at depreciated cost. As of 30 September 2020, investment properties totalling €188 million (30/9/2019: €127 million) were recognised. The development of these real estates is shown in the following table.

€ million

Investment properties
(owned)

Investment property
rights of use

Total

Acquisition or production costs

 

 

 

As of 1/10/2018

239

492

731

Currency translation

15

−10

5

Additions to consolidation group

0

0

0

Additions

41

20

24

Disposals

−32

−2

−34

Transfers associated with the tangible assets

22

0

22

As of 30/9/2019 and 1/10/2019

248

500

748

Currency translation

−40

−16

−56

Additions to consolidation group

0

0

0

Additions

1

7

8

Disposals

0

−4

−4

Transfers associated with the tangible assets

−8

282

274

As of 30/9/2020

200

768

969

Depreciation

 

 

 

As of 1/10/2018

145

451

596

Currency translation

9

−10

−1

Additions, scheduled

61

11

17

Additions, impairment

0

0

0

Disposals

−11

0

−11

Reversals of impairment losses

0

0

0

Transfers associated with the tangible assets

18

0

18

As of 30/9/2019 and 1/10/2019

168

453

621

Currency translation

−26

−15

−41

Additions, scheduled

3

14

18

Additions, impairment

3

4

7

Disposals

0

−2

−2

Reversals of impairment losses

0

0

0

Transfers associated with the tangible assets

−8

187

178

As of 30/9/2020

140

641

781

Carrying amount as of 1/10/2018

94

41

135

Carrying amount as of 30/9/2019

80

47

127

Carrying amount as of 30/9/2020

60

127

188

1

Including reclassifications from assets held for sale to investment properties.

The increase of €60 million primarily includes the transfer of rights of use from property, plant and equipment due to the disposal of the hypermarket business for €95 million.

The of these investment properties total €362 million (30/9/2019: €250 million) with a carrying amount of €188 million (30/9/2019: €127 million). 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.

The fair value is usually assessed by METRO PROPERTIES employees. External expert reports are used where available.

Rental income from continuing operations amounts to €87 million, with usufructuary rights accounting for €70 million of this total (2018/19: €71 million, thereof €57 million from usufructuary rights). The related expenses amount to €60 million, with usufructuary rights accounting for €51 million (2018/19: €35 million, thereof €26 million from usufructuary rights).

Restrictions on titles in the form of liens and encumbrances amounted to €0 million (30/9/2019: €0 million). As in the , no contractual commitments for the acquisition of investment properties were made.

Fair value
Recognised fair value. Amount that would be received in return for the disposal of an asset or paid for the assignment of a debt in an ordinary transaction conducted between market participants on the assessment date.
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IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
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Previous year
Period of 12 months relating to the financial year preceding the reporting year, usually cited as reference for statements in an annual report.
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