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Provisions

2012 2011
As at 1 January 2012 8.6 15.2
Additions of subsidiaries — 1.8
Additional provision 4.3 2.7
Release of provision (6.0) (10.9)
Foreign exchange gain/loss, net 0.5 (0.2)
As at 31 December 2012 7.4 8.6
Analysed as:
Current liabilities 4.4 2.5
Non-current liabilities 3.0 6.1
7.4 8.6

The Group is a defendant in legal actions of a different nature. Provisions for liabilities represent management’s best estimate of probable losses on existing and potential lawsuits. In addition, the Group establishes allowances for contingent liabilities and accrued interest and penalties based on the best estimate of the amount of additional taxes that may be required to pay.

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