18. Assets held for sale from non-automotive leasing portfolios

As of December 31, 2009, non-automotive assets subject to leveraged leases are presented separately as assets held for sale in the consolidated statement of financial position. The carrying amount of these assets amounted to €310 million at December 31, 2009. The major part of these assets was sold in the first two months of 2010. Prior to the classification as assets held for sale, the leveraged lease contracts were included in receivables from financial services. For further information, see Notes 2 and 13.

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