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9. Accounts receivable in connection with energy exchange transactions

 

The accounts receivable in connection with energy exchange transactions (2008: EUR 223.3 million, 2007: EUR 144.2 million) relate to transactions effected by APX Commodities Ltd. Such transactions involve the contract-based sale and purchase of energy and give rise to corresponding receivables and liabilities, which are cleared approximately one month after the month in which the transaction took place. The receivables are underpinned by a system of securities comprising bank guarantees and collaterals. The credit risk is fairly concentrated, since 59% of the receivables are owed by just five traders (2007: 36%). All the receivables were settled in February 2009.