Uster Technologies Ltd | Annual Report 2009 Uster Technologies ...

26 Operating Lease CommitmentsNon-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:in CHF 1,000 Jan 1 –Dec 31, 2009Jan 1 –Dec 31, 2008Up to 1 year 3,457 3,5632 to 5 years 6,589 9,375Total 10,046 12,938The Group usually leases its premises. The only exception is the facility of Uster Technologies, Inc. inKnoxville which is owned by the Group. CHF 8.9 million (2008: CHF 11.3 million) of the leasing expenseabove is attributable to the non-cancellable rental agreement for the facilities of Uster Technologies Ltdin Switzerland.During the year ended December 31, 2009, CHF -4.0 million was recognized in the Statement of ComprehensiveIncome as an expense with respect to operating leases (2008: CHF -3.9 million).27 Pledged AssetsAs of December 31, 2009, none of the assets of the Uster Group have been pledged (2008: none).28 Related Parties28.1 Parent and Ultimate Controlling PartySince October 19, 2007, the shares of Uster Technologies Ltd are listed on the main segment of SIX Swiss Exchange.1,017 shareholders were entered in the share register of Uster Technologies Ltd as of December 31, 2009,(2008: 966). Of those the following held more than 3.0% of the total voting rights:• Alcide Ltd 27.9% (36.0%)• Toyota Industries Corporation 22.5% (0.0%)• Board and Management Members 1) 7.9% (9.5%)• T. Rowe Price International Inc. 4.4% (5.5%)• Bär Marc Philipp 3.1% (3.6%)1)The Board and Management Members do not act as a Group and are therefore not reported to SIX Swiss Exchange asa significant shareholder.96 Uster Group – Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 2009