K. Leases
The Group has entered into various operating lease agreements for machinery, offices and other facilities as lessee. Lease terms do not contain restrictions on the Group’s activities concerning dividends, additional debt or further leasing. Rental expense amounted to TEUR 30,978 in 2007 and TEUR 20,444 in 2006.
Future lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements are as follows:
| (in TEUR) | 2007 | 2006* |
| Next year | 13,611 | 7,751 |
| 1 year to 5 years | 21,807 | 21,592 |
| After 5 years | 6,896 | 10,764 |
| 42,314 | 40,107 |
*restated