v3.25.1

Events after balance sheet date (Details) | Jan. 08, 2025 EUR (€) position
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Separation Agreement - Spin-off |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period |
Cash in Galapagos after separation | € 500,000,000
Cash In SpincO After Separation | € 2,450,000,000
Discontinuation of small molecule discovery program |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period |
Number of position lost | position | 300
Percentage of Company's employees position lost | 40.00%
Restructuring provision | € 57,000,000

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