Funds
| Service |
Development of cash and cash equivalents
| € million | 2006 | 2005 | Var. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 607.5 | 481.1 | + 26.3 |
| Changes due to changes in consolidation | + 25.7 | - 2.0 | n. m. |
| Changes due to changes in exchange rates | + 3.1 | + 10.1 | + 69.3 |
| Cash changes | + 52.4 | + 118.3 | - 55.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 688.7 | 607.5 | + 13.4 |