4. Consolidated statement of cash flows - indirect method

x € 1 million

2024

2023

1.

Operating result

111.0

81.0

Adjustments for:

6.4

- Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

-0.7

-0.5

6.10

- Depreciation property, plant and equipment

15.0

12.4

6.11

- Depreciation right-of-use assets

35.6

29.2

6.12

- Amortisation- and impairment of of intangible assets

10.6

4.3

6.07/6.22

- Capitalised interest and accrual/amortization interest-bearing loans and other non-current financing liabilities

0.8

-0.2

6.16

Changes in: strategic land holdings and other inventories

14.7

-0.1

Change in: other working capital

93.6

-24.9

6.24

Change in: provisions

3.9

-4.8

Cash generated from operating activities

284.5

96.4

Interest paid

-13.0

-9.4

Interest received

6.7

6.4

Income tax paid

-29.0

-8.9

Cash flow from operating activities

249.2

84.5

x € 1 million

2024

2023

6.10

Investment in property, plant and equipment

-29.4

-43.9

6.10

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

5.1

1.8

6.12

Investment in intangible assets

-1.0

-1.3

6.2

Net cash outflow business combinations

-8.1

-262.1

6.13

Capital contributions to joint ventures and associates

-17.6

-12.5

6.13

Capital repayments from joint ventures and associates

4.8

4.8

6.13

Dividends received from joint ventures and associates

14.3

0.5

6.14

Loans granted to joint ventures and associates, (other) long-term lending and deposits

-32.9

-3.1

6.14

Loans repaid by joint ventures and associates, (other) long-term lending and deposits

5.7

2.0

Cash flow from investing activities

-59.1

-313.8

6.11

Principal portion of lease payments

-34.6

-29.1

2.

Dividend payments

-10.6

-12.8

6.22

Interest-bearing loans drawn down

0.0

82.1

6.22

Interest-bearing loans repaid

-79.9

-7.5

Cash flow from financing activities

-125.1

32.7

Net cash flow in the period

65.0

-196.6

6.19

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

40.4

237.0

6.19

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

105.4

40.4