Net liquidity
Net liquidity including discontinued operations and taking into account lease liabilities amounted to EUR 371.2 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to EUR 346.4 million at the end of the previous year.
The largest cash outflows are attributable to the dividend payments (EUR 163.7 million), investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (EUR 228.4 million), the repayment of a borrower’s note loan (EUR 100.0 million) and the payouts for acquiring treasury shares (EUR 52.7 million).
| Overview of net liquidity incl. discontinued operations (EUR million) | 12/31/2023 | 12/31/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 623.9 | 718.7 |
| Other financial assets | 4 | |
| Liabilities to banks | -101.9 | -207.1 |
| Leasing liabilities | -154.8 | -165.2 |
| Net liquidity (+)/Net debt (-) | 371.2 | 346.4 |
