Cash and cash equivalents | ||
€ thousand |
2012 |
2011 |
|
|
|
Cash held by banks, on hand and cheque |
561,865 |
372,957 |
Pledged cash |
492 |
494 |
Total cash and cash equivalents |
562,357 |
373,451 |
The change in cash and cash equivalents is shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows. For more detailed information, please also refer to note [35].