In fiscal year 2009, research and development costs in the Automotive Division increased by 6.4% year-on-year. The capitalization ratio fell to 33.6% (37.4%). The ratio of research and development costs to sales revenue recognized in the income statement in accordance with IFRSs in the Automotive Division was 5.8% (5.0%).
The Research and Development function employed 25,583 people Group-wide at the end of 2009, corresponding to 6.9% of the total headcount. This figure includes the staff at the vehicle production investments Shanghai-Volkswagen Automotive Company Ltd. and FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Company Ltd. These companies are accounted for using the equity method.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION |
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€ million |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
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Total research and development costs |
5,790 |
5,926 |
4,923 |
4,240 |
4,075 |
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of which capitalized |
1,947 |
2,216 |
1,446 |
1,478 |
1,432 |
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Capitalization ratio in % |
33.6 |
37.4 |
29.4 |
34.9 |
35.1 |
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Amortization of capitalized development costs |
1,586 |
1,392 |
1,843 |
1,826 |
1,438 |
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Research and development costs recognized in the income statement |
5,429 |
5,102 |
5,320 |
4,588 |
4,081 |
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