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Current securities |
101.1 |
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These are German federal government securities that fall due within one year, but are held for longer than three months. |
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Commercial papers (cash equivalents) |
49.5 |
238.6 |
Demand deposits, cash on hand (cash) |
154.7 |
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204.2 |
366.5 |
Demand deposits and cash on hand are shown at their nominal values. Commercial papers are classified as “held to maturity.” They are commercial papers from issuers with first-class credit standing. They fall due after a maximum of three months.