v3.25.1

Trade and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Trade and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities
Trade and other liabilities.	€ 97,780	€ 134,653
Current financial instruments	5
Accrued charges	1,092	548
Total trade and other liabilities	98,877	135,201
Non-current contingent consideration related to milestones CellPoint	20,576	20,972
Other non-current liabilities	13,245	10,598
Total Other non-current liabilities	€ 33,821	€ 31,570

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- Definition

Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination, expected to be settled beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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The amount of miscellaneous other non-current liabilities.

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- Definition

Represents information pertaining to Trade and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities.

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- Definition

The amount of accruals classified as current. [Refer: Accruals]

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The amount of non-current liabilities that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Non-current liabilities]

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The amount of current trade payables and current other payables. [Refer: Current trade payables; Other current payables]

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The amount of trade payables and other payables. [Refer: Trade payables; Other payables]

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