Research and development costs decreased slightly in 2013 to € 1,504.3 million (2012: € 1,511.3 million) and were thus nearly at the previous year’s level. Reimbursements for research and development amounting to € 15.0 million (2012: € 37.2 million) were offset against research and development costs. This figure also included government subsidies of € 8.9 million (2012: € 6.4 million).
The breakdown of research and development costs by division and region is presented in the Segment reporting (see Note [51]).
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