(8) Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses in the year under review include €10,823 thousand (prior year: €903 thousand) in losses from financing in foreign currency and €1,224 thousand (prior year: €1,102 thousand) in losses from the disposal of tangible and intangible assets.

Other operating expenses incurred in 2008 include expenses associated with the deconsolidation of Boss UK Holding Company Ltd., Leighton Buzzard (UK), totalling €2,308 thousand. The notes on the changes in the basis of consolidation provide further related information.

Other operating expenses in 2007 included €6,086 thousand in expenses associated with the first-time inclusion of affiliated companies.