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Securities |
252.2 |
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Of which current |
41.4 |
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Of which noncurrent |
210.8 |
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Cash and cash equivalents (liquid assets) |
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Cash equivalents |
60.4 |
119.9 | ||
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Demand deposits, cash on hand (cash) |
484.8 |
243.7 | ||
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545.2 |
363.6 |
Demand deposits and cash on hand are shown at their nominal amounts. Cash and cash equivalents mainly consist of commercial papers (from issuers with first-class credit standing) which are classified as “held to maturity.” They fall due after a maximum of three months.