Management Board Report on the activity of the JSW S.A. for 2012

3.2.3. Liquidity

    2012 2011 Growth rate
Current ratio Current assets
Short-term liabilities
(excluding short-term provisions)
1.94 2.16 89.8%
Quick ratio Current assets – Inventories
Short-term liabilities
(excluding short-term provisions)
1.69 1.99 84.9%

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In 2012, the current ratio reached a value of 1.94 and decreased in relation to 2011 by 0.22, i.e. by 10.2%, as a result of a decrease in current assets by 0.7% with a concurrent increase in short-term liabilities (excluding short-term provisions) by 10.2%. The quick ratio decreased by 15.1% as a result of a decrease in current assets (excluding inventories) by 6.0%.

In 2012, the Company had full capability to cover its short-term liabilities with cash and quickly liquefiable current assets.