2.5 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities

in CHF 1'000

 

Warranties

 

Others

 

Total 2022

 

Total 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at January 1

 

5'652

 

4'804

 

10'457

 

5'395

Increase

 

2'846

 

4'192

 

7'038

 

12'318

Utilization

 

-2'996

 

-5'623

 

-8'619

 

-6'381

Reversals

 

-402

 

-692

 

-1'094

 

-878

Translation differences

 

-

 

3

 

3

 

3

As at December 31

 

5'100

 

2'685

 

7'785

 

10'457

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of which current provisions

 

4'170

 

2'685

 

6'855

 

8'308

of which non-current provisions

 

930

 

-

 

930

 

2'148

Provisions for warranties were calculated considering experienced returns in the past as well as current sales developments. They generally cover product and replacement costs for a warranty period of five years. Product liability incidents with property, plant and equipment damages were considered separately on a case-by-case basis.

Other provisions mainly included expected costs for non-income tax risks and for legal litigations.

As at December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no contingent liabilities.

Management Assumptions and Estimates

In the course of its ordinary operating activities, Belimo provides warranties to its customers for which a provision is recognized. The amount recognized as provision is the best estimate required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. This measurement involves various management assumptions and estimates. The assessment is challenged annually and may change in the following year depending on the future changes in warranty processes. 

Accounting Policies - Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation because of a past event, an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable, and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated. They are discounted if the effect is material. Provisions are measured at the reporting date, based on the best estimate of the future outflow of economic benefits. Depending on the development and outcome of the events, claims may arise that are lower or higher than the recognized provision. The actual payments may therefore differ from the provisions.