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29. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON CASH FLOW STATEMENT

The cash flow statements of the Fresenius Group for the fiscal years 2007 and 2006 are shown here.

Cash funds reported in the cash flow statement and in the balance sheet comprise cash on hand, checks, securities and cash at bank which are readily convertible within three months and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

The following summaries provide additional information with regard to the consolidated cash flow statement:

in million €	2007	2006
Interest paid	388	393
Income taxes paid	323	401

Cash paid for acquisitions consisted of the following:

in million €	2007	2006
Assets acquired	779	4,196
Liabilities assumed	- 135	-402
Minority interest	-9	-45
Notes assumed in connection with acquisitions	-169	-24
Cash paid	466	3,725
Cash acquired	-22	-68
Cash paid for acquisitions, net	444	3,657