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14. Goodwill arising from acquisitions

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The goodwill resulting from acquisitions is charged against equity at the acquisition date. The theoretical amortisation is based on a straight-line method over a useful life of five years. The theoretical capitalisation of the goodwill would affect the results of the consolidated financial statements as follows:

Theoretical movements in goodwill

In CHF 1,000

2020

2019

Acquisition costs

 

 

Acquisition costs as at 1 January

57,817

66,013

Additions

2,914

3,898

Adjustment of goodwill acquired in prior years

–156

-

Disposal

–180

–12,094

Acquisition costs as at 31 December

60,396

57,817

 

 

 

Accumulated amortisation as at 1 January

49,304

51,531

Amortisation for the period

3,998

8,552

Disposal

–24

–10,778

Accumulated amortisation as at 31 December

53,278

49,304

Theoretical values ​​as at 31 December

7,118

8,513

Effect on consolidated income statement

In CHF 1,000

2020

2019

Net profit as per financial statements

113,596

172,825

Release of disposal of goodwill as per financial statements

180

12,094

Disposal of theoretical value of goodwill

–156

–1,316

Amortisation of goodwill

–3,998

–8,552

Theoretical net profit including goodwill amortisation

109,622

175,051

Effect on consolidated balance sheet

In CHF 1,000

31.12.2020

31.12.2019

Equity

 

 

Equity as per financial statements

821,952

739,981

Theoretical value of goodwill

7,118

8,513

Theoretical equity when reporting goodwill

829,070

748,494