|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
(€ thousand) |
2010 |
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash held by banks, on hand and checks |
252,572 |
463,258 |
|
Current securities |
312 |
150 |
|
Total cash and cash equivalents |
252,884 |
463,408 |
The effective interest rate on the Group's material short-term bank deposits was between 0.15 per cent p.a. and 1.20 per cent p.a. (31 December 2009: 0.1 per cent p.a. and 3.0 per cent p.a.). The change in cash and cash equivalents is shown in the consolidated cash flow statement. For more detailed information, please also refer to note 32.
