G23 Other provisions
|
Warranties |
Restructuring |
Employee benefits |
Environmental obligations |
Legal disputes |
Other obligations |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2025 |
558 |
1,286 |
789 |
315 |
326 |
477 |
3,751 |
Provisions made during the year |
519 |
684 |
733 |
36 |
24 |
376 |
2,373 |
Provisions used during the year |
–324 |
–662 |
–526 |
–66 |
–21 |
–410 |
–2,010 |
Unutilized provisions reversed during the year |
–127 |
–85 |
–32 |
–15 |
–114 |
–39 |
–412 |
Reclassifications |
–10 |
–1 |
6 |
1 |
13 |
–2 |
8 |
Translation differences |
–40 |
–46 |
–54 |
–25 |
–24 |
–43 |
–232 |
Balance at December 31, 2025 |
577 |
1,177 |
914 |
248 |
203 |
359 |
3,478 |
of which current |
467 |
1,022 |
435 |
51 |
181 |
259 |
2,414 |
of which non-current |
110 |
155 |
479 |
196 |
22 |
101 |
1,064 |
§ Accounting principles
Other provisions are recognized in the Balance sheet when there is a legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliable estimated. If the effect is material, the provision is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
Other provisions are mainly related to the following:
Warranties
A provision for warranties is recognized when the underlying products or services are sold. The provision is based on historical warranty data and a weighing of all possible outcomes against their associated probabilities.
Restructuring
A provision for restructuring is recognized when the Group has approved a detailed and formal restructuring plan and the restructuring has either commenced or has been announced publicly. Future operating costs are not provided for.
Employee benefits
A provision for personnel-related benefits is recognized in accordance with agreements entered for long-term incentive programs, local bonus programs, part-time pensions and other personnel obligations.
Environmental obligations
An environmental provision is recognized when there is a legal obligation for a clean up or site restoration.
Legal disputes
Legal disputes include provisions for claims which, at the balance sheet date, had not been closed, such as value-added tax issues, and customer and supplier claims relating to ongoing or finished projects.
Other obligations
Other obligations include provisions for onerous contracts and obligations within the scope of Sandvik Försäkring AB’s operations.
! Critical estimates and key judgments
Provisions
The uncertainties about the amount or timing of outflows vary for different kind of provisions. Provisions for warranties, restructuring, and employee benefits are based on historical statistics and estimated future costs, Regarding the provisions for legal disputes, the uncertainty is higher. Tax disputes are described and recognized within note G10.
Legal Disputes
Sandvik is party to a number of disputes and legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Management consults with legal experts on issues related to legal disputes and with other experts internal or external to Sandvik Group on issues related to the ordinary course of business. It is management best judgment assessment that neither the Parent Company, nor any subsidiary, is involved in legal proceedings or arbitration that may be deemed to have a materially negative effect on the business, the financial position or results of operations.