QIAGEN N.V. Annual Report 2001
QIAGEN N.V. Annual Report 2001
QIAGEN N.V. Annual Report 2001
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c) Intangible fixed assets<br />
Goodwill originating from the acquisition of investments represents the difference of the net asset value and the<br />
acquisition cost of the investments at the time of the acquisition. The goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over<br />
a period of 10 years.<br />
3. FINANCIAL FIXED ASSETS<br />
The movement in financial fixed assets is as follows:<br />
58<br />
a) Investment in subsidiary companies<br />
Balance January 1<br />
Acquisitions<br />
Translation loss<br />
Net result<br />
Tax benefit stock options<br />
Balance December 31<br />
<strong>2001</strong><br />
(USD)<br />
106,336<br />
3,021<br />
(3,575)<br />
32,684<br />
14,842<br />
153,308<br />
b) Other investments<br />
Balance January 1, <strong>2001</strong><br />
Acquisitions<br />
Sale of interest<br />
Balance December 31<br />
3,986<br />
1,515<br />
(85)<br />
5,416<br />
c) Loans receivable<br />
Total financial fixed assets December 31<br />
92<br />
158,816<br />
4. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS<br />
The movement in intangible fixed assets is as follows:<br />
Goodwill<br />
Licenses and Patents<br />
Total<br />
(USD)<br />
(USD)<br />
(USD)<br />
Balance January 1, <strong>2001</strong><br />
5,949<br />
237<br />
6,186<br />
Amortization<br />
661<br />
78<br />
739<br />
Balance December 31<br />
5,288<br />
159<br />
5,447<br />
Original cost<br />
6,610<br />
548<br />
7,158<br />
Accumulated amortization<br />
1,322<br />
389<br />
1,711<br />
Balance December 31<br />
5,288<br />
159<br />
5,447<br />
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS<br />
Tangible fixed assets consist of furniture and office equipment. The depreciation charge for the year amounts to USD 6.<br />
6. CASH AND SECURITIES<br />
Securities consist of interest bearing securities. No restrictions on usage of cash and securities exist.