24. Retained earnings

The non-distributable retained earnings of the CPH Group amounted to CHF 17.2 million at the end of 2022 (prior year: CHF 17.2 million).

Goodwill arising from acquisitions is offset against retained earnings in shareholders’ equity at the time of the acquisition. The impact of a theoretical capitalization of goodwill, applying a five-year useful life, on the consolidated balance sheet and income statement is shown below:

in CHF thousands

Note

2023

2022

Goodwill at cost at 1 January

63 021

63 021

Additions

32

1 019

-

Goodwill at cost at 31 December

64 040

63 021

Accumulated amortization and impairment at 1 January

‑ 61 921

‑ 61 032

Theoretical goodwill amortization

‑ 637

‑ 889

Accumulated amortization and impairment at 31 December

‑ 62 558

‑ 61 921

Theoretical carrying value at 1 January

1 100

1 989

Theoretical carrying value at 31 December

1 482

1 100

in CHF thousands

2023

2022

Net result

79 006

101 042

Theoretical goodwill amortization

‑ 637

‑ 889

Theoretical net result

78 369

100 153

in CHF thousands

31.12.2023

31.12.2022

Shareholders’ equity

436 271

399 567

Theoretical carrying value of goodwill

1 482

1 100

Theoretical shareholders’ equity

437 753

400 667