43. Other financial assets (current)

€ Million

2025

2024

Loans granted to group companies

501

1

Loans granted to associates

5

5

Short-term deposits

250

0

Total

756

6

The loans granted to group companies relate to a bond with a nominal value of € 500 million lend to Enexis Netbeheer B.V., which will be repaid in April 2026, and the loans granted to Enexis Vastgoed B.V.

The loans granted to associates relate to the current portion of the drawdowns by EDSN B.V. under the current account facility with Enexis Holding N.V.

At year-end 2025, € 250 million in surplus cash was temporarily placed in short-term deposits.