In Q1 2009, companies that are included in the circle of related companies rendered goods/services to the amount of €27 million to METRO Group companies. These consist primarily of leasing services.
METRO Group companies rendered negligible goods/ services to companies that are included in the circle of related companies.
All business relations with related companies are based on contractual agreements and conform to market conditions. In the reporting period, METRO Group had no business relations with related natural persons.