Review of the 2024 information in the Bach databases (European Committee of Central Balance Sheet Data Oiffices) and the Sectoral Ratios of Non-financial Corporations (RSE)

As a result of the review of variables A3 (trade receivables) and L5 (customer advances) in the BACH database (European Committee of Central Balance Sheet Data Offices), the calculation of ratios R55 (average collection period), R52 (Trade receivables / Net turnover), and R54 (Working capital / Net turnover) has been improved in BACH. The corresponding derived ratios available in the RSE database have also been improved: R18 (Trade receivables / Net turnover) and R20 (Working capital / Net turnover).

These modifications have currently been implemented for the 2024 data in both BACH and RSE. The update of the historical series is planned for future releases of both databases (December and June editions), and further information will be provided in subsequent announcements.