Transactions with related parties are conducted at market prices and on market terms. Year-end receivables and payables are usually settled in cash. In 2025, no guarantees were received or issued in connection with the receivables and payables of related parties. The adjustment for doubtful debts was zero.
Shareholders’ loans provided by shareholders amounted to € 500 million at year-end 2025 (2024: € 500 million). Interest payments on shareholders’ loans amounted to € 10 million in 2025 (2024: € 10 million). The dividend payment to shareholders amounted to € 127 million (2024: € 36 million).
Loans granted to group companies amounted to € 5,029 million at year-end 2025 (2024: € 3,537 million). Interest received on loans granted to group companies amounted to € 61 million (2024: € 44 million). Loans granted to participating interests amounted to € 12 million (2024: € 11 million).