23. Contingent liabilities

       

       

      03/31/2022

       

      03/31/2023

       

       

       

       

       

      Liabilities from the issue and transfer of bills of exchange

       

      0.0

       

      0.0

      Surety bonds and guarantees

       

      0.7

       

      0.5

       

       

      0.7

       

      0.5

       

       

       

       

       

      In millions of euros

      In addition, there are long-term purchase commitments in connection with the Group’s raw material and energy supply, which are controlled by procurement management. As of the balance sheet date, there are long-term supply contracts for raw materials (in particular HBI, coke, and coal) resulting in other financial obligations with a nominal value of EUR 3,416.5 million, the majority of which are based on variable price formulas and can therefore be assumed to be transferable in the market. In addition, there are other financial obligations with a nominal value of EUR 558.4 million from long-term energy purchase agreements. The remaining terms are mainly 2–9 years.