(13) Investments accounted for using the equity method


The following summaries present the key items from the balance sheets and income statements of companies accounted for using the equity method Glossary:

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Dec 31, 2008

Dec 31, 2007

€ million

Total

Of which: joint ventures

Total

Equity

 

 

 

Assets

19,637

2,954

16,287

Liabilities

11,613

1,610

10,718

 

8,024

1,344

5,569

Adjustment to RWE interest and equity method

-4,756

-672

-3,148

 

3,268

672

2,421

 

 

 

 

Income from investments accounted for using the equity method

2008

2007

€ million

Total

Of which: joint ventures

Total

Revenue

14,525

115

13,042

Income

1,665

-104

980

Adjustment to RWE interest and equity method

-1,293

52

-533

 

372

-52

447

As of December 31, 2008 the fair value of investments accounted for using the equity method for which quoted market prices exist amounted to €2 million (previous year: €3 million).

€2,802 million of the assets and €1,019 million of the liabilities of joint ventures were non-current.