27 Free Cashflow
Free cashflow is calculated as follows:
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2021 |
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2020 |
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MCHF |
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MCHF |
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Net cash from/used in (-) operating activities 1 |
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998.9 |
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900.0 |
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Purchase/sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 1 |
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-166.1 |
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-146.8 |
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Repayments of lease liabilities 1 |
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-16.7 |
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-24.1 |
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Interest and other financing cost paid, net |
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-7.2 |
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-12.0 |
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Free cashflow |
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808.9 |
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717.1 |
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“Free cashflow” is no substitute for figures shown in the consolidated income statements and the consolidated statements of cashflows, but it may give an indication of the Group’s capability to generate cash, to pay back debt, to finance acquisitions, to buy back shares and to pay dividends.