24. Other Financial Obligations
The content of this section is not part of the statutory audit of the annual financial statements but has undergone a separate limited assurance by our auditor.
The content of this section is voluntary, unaudited information, which was critically read by the auditor.
The figures listed below are stated at nominal value:
Million € |
December 31, 2025 |
December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Bills of exchange |
2 |
1 |
Guarantees |
20 |
20 |
Warranties |
29 |
32 |
Collateral granted on behalf of third-party liabilities |
– |
0 |
Initiated investment projects |
4,243 |
7,027 |
of which purchase commitments |
952 |
2,158 |
for the purchase of intangible assets |
6 |
7 |
Payment and loan commitments and other financial obligations |
396 |
430 |
The table does not include financial guarantees (for more information on financial guarantees, see Note 25). Of the initiated investment projects, companies allocated to the coatings disposal group accounted for €79 million as of December 31, 2025.
Obligations arising from purchase contracts
Obligations from purchase contracts resulted primarily from long-term purchase obligations for raw materials. Starting from December 31, 2025, obligations arising from supply agreements for energy from renewable sources are shown in Note 25.2.
Million € |
December 31, 2025 |
December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Following year 1 |
7,391 |
7,169 |
Following year 2 |
3,120 |
3,341 |
Following year 3 |
1,801 |
2,798 |
Following year 4 |
1,734 |
2,433 |
Following year 5 |
1,646 |
2,322 |
Following year 6 and maturities beyond this year |
5,163 |
11,228 |
Total |
20,854 |
29,292 |