Definition for : Contingent liabilities
If Off-balance sheet commitments have a negative impact that causes a Provision to be set aside if likely to be realised, they give rise to contingent Liabilities. These Liabilities are recorded in the Notes to the accounts.
(See Chapter 4 Capital employed and invested capital and 7 of the Vernimmen)
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