23. Other operating costs
| in € thousands | 2009 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Gains on the sale of current financial instruments | 0 | 268 |
| Income from the reversal of provisions | 300 | 201 |
| Exchange rate gains | 71 | 126 |
| Others | 545 | 161 |
| 916 | 756 |
In the previous year, income of €114 thousand from the reversal of write-downs of receivables was included. This was offset against property operating costs in the year under review.