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Glossary:Current operating expenditure

Current operating expenditure is the sum of all current expenditure relating to operating activities. It is made up of:

  • raw materials and consumables;
  • other external charges;
  • staff costs;
  • value adjustments in respect of formation expenses and of tangible and intangible fixed assets;
  • value adjustments in respect of current assets;
  • other operating charges.

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