Trade receivables from customers who are also suppliers are offset against the respective trade payables where netting agreements with the counterparties are in place. Receivables and payables offset under netting agreements amounted to CHF2,340million (2008: CHF1,170million).
Unbilled revenue related to construction contracts is reported as follows by reference to the stage of completion, less advances received:
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