Net liquidity including the discontinued operations was EUR 402.3 million as of December 31, 2020, compared to EUR 28.4 million at the end of the previous year. Aside from realized EBITDA, this significant increase in liquidity is due to the considerable reduction in net working capital. The largest cash outflows are attributable to the dividend paid as well as to investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of EUR 153.4 million and EUR 97.6 million, respectively.
| Overview of net liquidity incl. discontinued operations (EUR million) | 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 821.9 | 354.6 |
| Liabilities to banks | 419.6 | 326.1 |
| Net liquidity (+)/Net debt (-) | 402.3 | 28.4 |
| Gearing (%) | -20.9 | -1.4 |