Financial statements 2008

11. Other finance income/(expense), net

11. Other finance income/(expense), net

11. Other finance income/(expense), net
In CHF'000 Note 2008 2007
Interest income   10 174 15 600
Net gains/(losses) on foreign exchange related derivative financial instruments not qualifying for hedge accounting   -16 000 1 423
Net foreign exchange transaction gains/(losses) 13 -13 643 -13 489
Others   568 1 154
       
    -18 901 4 688

Change in fair value of kCHF -275 (2007: kCHF 22) for available-for-sale financial assets were recognized directly in equity while kCHF -63 (2007: kCHF 0) were removed from equity and recognized in the income statement.

Foreign exchange derivative financial instruments are classified as held for trading financial instruments. Change in fair value of held for trading financial assets amounting to kCHF -16 000 (2007: 1 423) are disclosed under Net gains on foreign derivative financial instruments not qualifying for hedge accounting.