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36. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash, checks and balances with banks and public-sector entities. In accordance with IAS 7 (Cash Flow Statements) this item also includes securities with original maturities of up to three months, reflecting their high liquidity. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to €2,094 million as of December 31, 2008 (2007: €2,531 million). Cash of €57 million (2007: €755 million) has been deposited in escrow accounts for payments relating to civil law settlements in antitrust proceedings.
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