in € millions | 12/31/2017 | 12/31/2016 |
---|---|---|
Non-current | ||
Other non-financial assets | 710 | 704 |
Current | ||
Other non-financial assets | 868 | 953 |
– advance payments | 447 | 487 |
– other tax receivables | 82 | 96 |
– deferred items | 191 | 186 |
– sundry non-financial assets | 148 | 184 |
The non-current other non-financial assets relate to advance payments for royalties and licenses in the amount of €659 million (previous year: €664 million). Advance payments for royalties and licenses are generally written off if no recoupment is expected. The amount of these write-downs is based on management estimates of future sales volumes and price changes using historical data.