Cash and cash equivalents include bank deposits and other short-term liquid financial assets in the amount of €769 million (30/9/2023: €561 million) and cheques and cash on hand in the amount of €25 million (30/9/2023: €30 million).
There were no restrictions on title in relation to cash and cash equivalents in the previous or in the current reporting period.
The cash of our Russian group companies amounts to €184 million (30/9/2023: €101 million). They are constantly monitored for relevant restrictions in light of increased governmental interventions. They are not currently subject to any restrictions within Russia; in certain cases cross-border foreign exchange/capital transfers require approval from the authorities.
- For more information, see the cash flow statement and no. 37 – notes to the cash flow statement.