Internal pricing is implemented in accordance with the fundamental principle that prices are to be set as if the transactions were carried out between two independent companies. In 2012, the Parent Company purchased services from other companies in the Group at a value of SEK 0.0 million (0.0) and sold services to other companies in the Group at a value of SEK 7.1 million (7.2).
During the year, the Group purchased services for substantial amounts from the following State-owned companies:
| TeliaSonera AB | SEK 54.4 million (58.4) |
| Posten AB | SEK 34.6 million (30.6) |
| Vattenfall AB | SEK 4.9 million (0.4) |
According to a licence issued by the Government on 22 December 2004 to organise lotteries, under Other provisions, item 8.5, the Company’s profit during the financial year shall be lent interest-free to the Swedish State (National Debt Office). Payments are to be made on a quarterly basis on 30 April, 31 July, 31 October and 15 February. Advance funds are deducted from dividends following the resolution of the AGM for the year. On 5 October 1998, Svenska Spel was granted exemption from the provisions in Chapter 21, section 1 of the Swedish Companies Act with respect to the prohibition on loans. At year-end, funds on loan to the National Debt Office totalled SEK 1,200 million (1,200).
