[26] Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents break down as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

in € million

Dec. 31, 2023

Dec. 31, 2022

Balances with banks, cash and checks

309.7

306.2

Pledged cash

2.1

11.9

Total cash and cash equivalents

311.8

318.1

The change in cash and cash equivalents is shown in the > table ‘Consolidated statement of cash flows’. Further information can be found in note [39].

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