24. Other operating expenses
| in € thousands | 2009 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel expenses | -1,361 | -1,359 |
| Legal and consulting costs, tax consultant fees and audit expenses | -1,371 | -1,474 |
| Marketing costs | -425 | -415 |
| Supervisory Board compensation | -223 | -314 |
| Appraisal costs | -155 | -240 |
| Exchange rate losses | -221 | -127 |
| Write-downs | -23 | -10 |
| Others | -969 | -1,061 |
| -4,748 | -5,000 |
Legal and consulting costs, tax consultant fees and audit expenses includes €352 thousand in fees for the audit of Group companies. €282 thousand of this figure is attributable to the Group auditor. The Group auditor did not provide any other services.