2009 - Jaarverslag

Notes to the statement of comprehensive income31 SEGMENT INFORMATIONAs of 1 January 2009 the Group determines and presents operating segments based on the information providedinternally to the Chief Operating Decision Making (CODM) committees, which take the important operatingdecisions in the sector. This presentation results from the application of IFRS 8 Operating Segments.The accounting principles and calculation methods have been applied as stated in section 2.Operating segmentsThe group consists of three segments, as described below. The segments offer a range of products and services,are managed separately and use various technologies. The summary below describes the activities of thevarious segments of the Group.◾ Advanced Textiles & CompositesManufacture and sale of protective and safety fabrics for professional wear, outdoor fabrics, composites forpersonal and vehicle protection and composites for technological applications in aerospace.◾ Geosynthetics & GrassManufacture and sale of fabrics and non-wovens for civil engineering, environmental projects, recreational andindustrial applications and manufacture and sale of synthetic turf fibres and backing for a range of applications.◾ Other activitiesManufacture and sale of rubber and foam rollers for the office equipment industry and related products,development, production and sale of inkjet technology and related components for industrial applications, aswell as country holding companies and service companies.Geographic segmentsThe segments operate on four continents, namely Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. In the presentationof information based on geographic segments, the revenues of the segment are based on the geographiclocation of origin. The assets of the segments are based on the geographic location of the assets.104Royal Ten Cate Annual Report 2009