This item comprised:

XLS

 

 

 

€ million

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Cash, bank balances and cheques

332.0

349.1

Short-term cash investment (up to 3 months)

648.8

380.6

 

980.8

729.7

Changes in cash and cash equivalents as defined by IAS 7 are presented in the cash flow statement.

The maximum default risk is equivalent to the carrying value of the cash and cash equivalents.