8. Net finance income

in PLN thousand For the year ended 31 December 2018 For the year ended 31 December 2017
(transformed data)
Interest income on loans, receivables and on bank deposits 2 944 2 426
Dividends 25 083 35 214
The valuation of contracts for the sale of CO2 emission right 926 -
Foreign exchange gains 1 24
Interest on leasing 272 1 445
Other finance income 2 3
Total finance income 29 228 39 112
Interest expense on financial liabilities (1 294) (2 646)
Interest related to employee benefits (78) (74)
Other finance expenses (542) (64)
Total finance expenses (1 914) (2 784)
Net financial income 27 314 36 328