Å kodaAuto ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - Skoda Auto
Å kodaAuto ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - Skoda Auto
Å kodaAuto ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - Skoda Auto
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS<br />
CAS<br />
Czech Accounting Standards for businesses and other regulations valid in the Czech Republic,<br />
in particular Act No. 563/1991 Coll. on Accounting and Decree No. 500/2002 Coll.<br />
Company<br />
The word “Company” in this annual report is used as a synonym for the company name ŠKODA AUTO a.s.<br />
Consolidation Group<br />
In addition to ŠKODA AUTO a.s. with its seat in Mladá Boleslav, the consolidation group includes all<br />
material subsidiaries and associates.<br />
Deliveries to customers<br />
Number of Škoda brand vehicles handed over to end customers.<br />
e-learning<br />
A training method that utilises electronic learning programs on personal computers.<br />
ESP<br />
Electronic stabilising system – a vehicle system that utilises the capabilities of the brakes’ antiblocking and<br />
antiskid system.<br />
FIA<br />
International <strong>Auto</strong>mobile Federation.<br />
For Motion Plus<br />
A Volkswagen Group programme that aims to improve profits by focusing in particular on cost-cutting.<br />
Gross cash flow<br />
Operating cash flow adjusted for changes in working capital.<br />
Gross liquidity<br />
Liquid funds, i.e. cash and cash equivalents, including short-term lendings.<br />
Group<br />
The expressions “Group” and “Škoda <strong>Auto</strong> Group” in the annual report are used as synonyms<br />
for the Škoda <strong>Auto</strong> consolidation group.<br />
IAA Frankfurt<br />
International motor show held annually in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany.<br />
IAS, IFRS<br />
International Financial Reporting Standards, as approved by the European Union.<br />
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