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With the support of <strong>Salzgitter</strong> Mannesmann Handel GmbH, Düsseldorf, <strong>Salzgitter</strong> Mannesmann International<br />
GmbH, Düsseldorf, made other non-Group external financing arrangements; in the process,<br />
<strong>Salzgitter</strong> Mannesmann International GmbH, Düsseldorf, sold receivables worth €1.9 million (2006: €<br />
8.1 million) as of December 31, 2007. In accordance with the framework contracts, <strong>Salzgitter</strong> Mannesmann<br />
International GmbH, Düsseldorf, carries out revolving sales of export receivables insured against<br />
default for amounts up to a maximum of € 75.0 million. In addition, <strong>Salzgitter</strong> Mannesmann International<br />
GmbH, Düsseldorf, – for amounts up to a maximum of USD 25.5 million – has sold export<br />
receivables worth the equivalent of € 3.9 million (2006: € 8.3 million) and secured by bank guarantees.<br />
Furthermore, <strong>Salzgitter</strong> Mannesmann International (USA) Inc., Houston, has sold receivables<br />
equivalent to € 8.6 million (2006: € 19.6 million) as of December 31, 2007, and reported the funds<br />
received as liabilities.<br />
(40) Contingencies<br />
Contingencies are potential liabilities not shown on the balance sheet which are disclosed in the amount<br />
of their value on the reporting date. Their total amount is € 122.1 million (2006: € 47.6 million).<br />
The contingencies include guarantees of € 71.8 million (2006: € 42.1 million) and bill commitments<br />
totaling € 0.9 million (2006: € 1.6 million).<br />
Neither <strong>Salzgitter</strong> <strong>AG</strong> nor any of its Group companies is engaged in current or foreseeable legal or<br />
arbitration proceedings that might have a significant effect on their commercial situation. Moreover,<br />
adequate provisions have been made at the respective Group companies to cover potential financial<br />
burdens arising from legal proceedings or arbitration.<br />
(41) Other Financial Obligations<br />
in T€ 31/12/2007 31/12/2006<br />
Short-term Long-term Short-term Long-term<br />
Purchase commitments<br />
Obligations from long-term<br />
233,275 419,481 152,729 54,458<br />
rental agreements 28,116 160,901 18,443 145,173<br />
Other obligations 448,477 820,629 404,553 450,602<br />
Total 709,868 1,401,011 575,725 650,233<br />
In the Steel Division, long-term purchasing commitments to safeguard the procurement of input<br />
material for raw materials and sea freight, which due to the current market situation are relevant for<br />
assessing the financial position, are also reported under other financial obligations.