This item comprises:

XLS

€ million

current

non-current

Dec. 31, 2009

current

non-current

Dec. 31, 2008

Liabilities to related parties

173.8

173.8

234.6

234.6

Liabilities to third parties

96.4

1.8

98.2

87.7

4.6

92.3

Liabilities to affiliates

1.8

1.8

1.6

0.1

1.7

Liabilities from profit distributions

1.3

1.3

0.9

0.9

Liabilities to associates

Other sundry liabilities

273.3

1.8

275.1

324.8

4.7

329.5

Payroll liabilities

50.2

0.6

50.8

45.5

0.2

45.7

Accruals for personnel expenses

293.6

293.6

297.3

297.3

Deferred income

14.6

13.1

27.7

4.2

14.7

18.9

Advance payments received from customers

5.1

1.4

6.5

13.6

13.6

Liabilities from derivatives (operational)

1.4

1.4

8.8

8.8

 

638.2

16.9

655.1

694.2

19.6

713.8

Liabilities to related parties exist vis-à-vis the general partner E. Merck KG and result from profit entitlements as of the balance sheet date. Liabilities due to third parties include liabilities in connection with non-income-related taxes as well as obligations in connection with duties and import fees. Liabilities due to insurance companies as well as contractually agreed payment obligations vis-à-vis other companies are also disclosed here.