27. Free Cashflow
Free cashflow is calculated as follows:
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2023 |
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2022 |
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MCHF |
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MCHF |
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Net cash from/used in (-) operating activities 1 |
|
857.9 |
|
736.0 |
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Purchase/sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 1 |
|
-193.0 |
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-148.9 |
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Repayments of lease liabilities 1 |
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-16.7 |
|
-17.3 |
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Interest and other financing cost paid, net |
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-22.9 |
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-8.2 |
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Free cashflow |
|
625.3 |
|
561.6 |
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“Free cashflow” is no substitute for figures shown in the consolidated income statement and the consolidated statement of cashflows, but it may give an indication of the Group’s capability to generate cash, pay back debt, finance acquisitions, buy back shares and pay dividends.