The trade receivables are comprised of the following:
Trade receivables |
||
€ thousand |
2012 |
2011 |
|
|
|
Receivables from third parties |
607,303 |
651,560 |
thereof receivables from third parties before valuation allowances |
657,835 |
701,125 |
thereof valuation allowances for overdue receivables |
-7,620 |
-9,242 |
thereof valuation allowances for overdue receivables > 180 days |
-27,512 |
-27,988 |
thereof other valuation allowances for receivables |
-15,400 |
-12,335 |
Trade receivables from affiliated companies |
3,487 |
3,150 |
Trade receivables from investments in associated companies and joint ventures |
14,672 |
21,843 |
Total trade receivables |
625,462 |
676,553 |
Valuation allowances of €50,532 thousand (31 December 2011: €49,565 thousand) were recognised for trade receivables.
