|
General and administrative expenses |
2010 |
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Publishing and editorial costs |
192 |
189 |
|
General and administrative expenses |
699 |
702 |
|
Springboard costs (note 2) |
58 |
68 |
|
Acquisition integration costs (note 2) |
5 |
12 |
|
Acquisition related costs (note 2) |
8 |
- |
|
Total |
962 |
971 |
The general and administrative expenses declined compared to last year due to a strong focus on cost containment programs, partly offset by unfavorable foreign currency effects and acquisition impacts.