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Financial Statements

Cash flow statement

in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
2023
2022
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
1. Operating activities
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Group net profit
2023
1,832.6
2022
1,843.9
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Income tax
2023
1,008.2
2022
551.5
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Investment and financial result
2023
500.5
2022
-254.2
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Amortization and depreciation
2023
2,397.0
2022
2,332.0
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Change in provisions excluding obligations from emission allowances
2023
203.9
2022
36.2
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Result from disposals of assets
2023
0.3
2022
-3.4
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Other non-cash-relevant expenses/income
2023
626.7
2022
-1,248.3
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Change in assets and liabilities from operating activities
2023
-4,762.8
2022
-1,224.9
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Net balance of inventories and obligations from emission allowances
2023
(-398.9)
2022
(-2,624.8)
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Net balance of trade receivables and payables, services not yet invoiced and payments on account that have been made and received
2023
(-3,152.2)
2022
(2,592.2)
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Net balance of other assets and liabilities
2023
(-1,211.7)
2022
(-1,192.3)
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Income tax paid
2023
-906.7
2022
-227.9
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash flow from operating activities

2023
899.7
2022
1,804.8
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
2. Investing activities
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Capital expenditure on intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
2023
-4,403.8
2022
-2,770.7
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Disposals of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
2023
50.7
2022
57.9
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash received from subsidies for construction cost and investments
2023
104.5
2022
106.4
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash paid for the acquisition of companies and interests in entities accounted for using the equity method as well as in joint operations
2023
-215.7
2022
-110.4
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash received from the sale of companies and interests in entities accounted for using the equity method as well as in joint operations
2023
0.0
2022
24.7
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash payments for securities, financial investments and other financial assets
2023
-5,992.8
2022
-4,817.6
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash received for securities, financial investments and other financial assets
2023
4,130.3
2022
4,347.8
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Interest received
2023
331.7
2022
122.4
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Dividends received
2023
198.1
2022
304.6
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash flow from investing activities
2023
-5,797.0
2022
-2,734.9
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
3. Financing activities
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Interest paid
2023
-421.2
2022
-318.8
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Dividends paid
2023
-417.1
2022
-399.4
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash received for changes in ownership interest without loss of control
2023
1,487.4
2022
303.3
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash paid for changes in ownership interest without loss of control
2023
0.0
2022
-1.6
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Increase in financial liabilities
2023
4,964.2
2022
17,900.4
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Repayment of financial liabilities
2023
-1,372.9
2022
-16,222.1
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Repayment of lease liabilities
2023
-175.2
2022
-183.3
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash received for capital increases in non-controlling interests
2023
624.6
2022
43.0
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash paid for capital reductions in non-controlling interests
2023
-17.9
2022
-42.8
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Other cash paid at non-controlling interests
2023
-252.6
2022
-344.1
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash flow from financing activities
2023
4,419.3
2022
734.6
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
2023
-478.0
2022
-195.5
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to changes in the consolidated companies
2023
6.4
2022
0.3
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Net foreign exchange difference and other changes in cash and cash equivalents
2023
-8.9
2022
17.7
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Change in cash and cash equivalents
2023
-480.5
2022
-177.5
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
2023
6,475.6
2022
6,653.1
in € millionFußnote0Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”Fußnote0The figures for the previous year have been restated. Further information is available in the notes under (33) “Notes to the cash flow statement.”
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
2023
5,995.1
2022
6,475.6
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