Financial statements 2009

30. Provisions for other liabilities and charges

30. Provisions for other liabilities and charges

30. Provisions for other liabilities and charges
In CHF'000   Restructuring provisions Legal fee and litigations Provision for warranty Total 2009 Total 2008
As of January 1   1 464 2 111 11 428 15 003 16 920
             
Additional provisions   845 845 4 637
Unused amounts reversed   -16 -1 277 -1 293 -2 122
Used during the year   -93 -4 197 -4 290 -4 109
Business combinations impact   106
Exchange differences   -52 -20 -4 -76 -429
             
As of December 31   1 319 2 075 6 795 10 189 15 003
             
Thereof:            
– Short term   228 515 2 125 2 868 6 994
– Long term   1 091 1 560 4 670 7 321 8 009
             
    1 319 2 075 6 795 10 189 15 003

Restructuring provisions

Restructuring provisions mainly include lease terminations considered as onerous contracts.

Legal fee and litigations

A number of Group companies are the subject of litigation arising out of the normal conduct of their business, as a result of which claims could be made against them. Such claims, in whole or in part, might not be covered by insurance. The provisions for legal fee and lawsuit are valued according to the best management estimate principle.

Provision for warranty

Provision for warranty includes kCHF 4 570 (2008: kCHF 5 120) to cover the risk of smart card replacement for certain customers paying a recurring security fee.