Note 11

11. Intangible assets

11. Intangible assets

 

Radio Licences
£m

Other
£m

Total
£m

Cost

 

 

 

At 31 March 2008

107.1

57.0

164.1

Acquisitions – through business combinations

2.1

2.1

Additions at cost

9.1

9.1

Transfer to property, plant and equipment

(0.5)

(0.5)

Disposals

(0.6)

(0.6)

At 29 March 2009

107.1

67.1

174.2


Accumulated amortisation

 

 

 

At 31 March 2008

7.0

14.2

21.2

Disposals

(0.5)

(0.5)

Impairment in period

6.2

6.2

Charge for period

5.3

11.5

16.8

At 29 March 2009

12.3

31.4

43.7


Net book value at 29 March 2009

94.8

35.7

130.5

Other intangible assets mainly comprises computer software which is amortised in accordance with the accounting policy shown in note 1. All amortisation charges in the year have been charged through operating costs in the profit and loss account.

11. Intangible assets

 

Radio Licences
£m

Other
£m

Total
£m

Cost

 

 

 

At 2 April 2007

107.1

23.0

130.1

Acquisitions – through business combinations

26.8

26.8

Additions at cost

8.5

8.5

Disposals

(1.3)

(1.3)

At 30 March 2008

107.1

57.0

164.1


Accumulated amortisation

 

 

 

At 2 April 2007

1.6

8.8

10.4

Disposals

(1.2)

(1.2)

Charge for period

5.4

6.6

12.0

At 30 March 2008

7.0

14.2

21.2


Net book value at 30 March 2008

100.1

42.8

142.9