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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
  Year Ended 31 December
EUR million 1999 2000 2001
       
Net profit for the period 746.4 1 435.0 926.3
Reversal of non-cash items:      
    Minority Interests 4.5 13.7 -2.9
    Taxes 391.8 650.3 299.6
    Depreciation, amortisation and
    impairment charges
911.1 1 129.4 1 267.6
    Share of results of associated
    companies
-9.7 -20.6 -79.6
    Profits and losses on sale of
    fixed assets
-97.5 -597.5 -48.4
    Net financial income 266.6 292.9 343.5
Interest received 12.8 23.0 56.1
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalised -279.3 -318.2 -352.5
Dividends received 3.9 6.3 17.0
Other financial items, net 37.3 3.0 -27.4
Income taxes paid -310.9 -553.3 -699.6
Change in net working capital, net of businesses acquired or sold -218.0 96.6 -171.2
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1 459.0 2 160.6 1 528.5
       
Cash Flow from Investing Activities      
Acquisition of subsidiary shares, net of cash -87.1 -2 831.9 -233.6
Acquisition of shares in associated companies -2.7 - -135.6
Investment in shares in other companies -14.1 -10.0 -7.0
Capital expenditure -729.1 -769.3 -857.1
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary shares, net of cash 140.4 590.0 -
Proceeds from disposal of shares in associated companies 72.0 - 62.4
Proceeds from disposal of shares in other companies 1.5 20.9 -
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 28.7 109.9 92.6
Proceeds from (payment of) long-term receivables, net 11.1 -20.6 196.0
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities -579.3 -2 911.0 -882.3
       
Cash Flow from Financing Activities      
Proceeds from (payment of) long-term liabilities, net -613.6 2 077.8 -351.3
Proceeds from (payment of) short-term borrowings, net 35.2 -744.8 -216.1
Dividends paid -268.8 -303.9 -407.4
Proceeds from issue of share capital 2.0 - 29.5
Repurchase of own shares - -173.7 -199.8
Other - -2.4 -
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities -845.2 853.0 -1 145.1
       
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 34.5 102.6 -498.9
Translation adjustment 12.7 -0.4 1.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 595.0 642.2 744.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Year-End 642.2 744.4 247.0

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
  Year Ended 31 December
EUR million 1999 2000 2001
       
Change in Net Working Capital consists of:      
Change in inventories 120.7 -43.2 -52.6
Change in interest-free receivables -203.4 -269.4 315.5
Change in interest-free liabilities -87.0 354.7 -211.5
Proceeds from (payments of) short-term receivables -48.3 54.5 -222.6
  -218.0 96.6 -171.2
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:      
Total capital expenditure 740.2 769.3 857.1
Amounts paid 729.1 769.3 857.1
Finance lease obligations incurred 11.1 - -
       
Acquisition of Group Companies      
Cash Flow on Acquisitions      
Purchase consideration on acquisitions 87.1 2 879.6 233.6
Cash and cash equivalents in acquired companies - -47.7 -
  87.1 2 831.9 233.6
Non-cash Transaction      
Equity issue - 1 717.2 -
Total Purchase Consideration 87.1 4 549.1 233.6
       
Acquired Net Assets      
Operating working capital 1.2 228.2 -
Operating fixed assets 1.5 5 820.3 141.5
Interest-bearing assets less cash and cash equivalents - 571.3 -
Tax liabilities - -915.0 -
Interest-bearing liabilities 1.0 -1 204.9 -
Minority interests 83.4 49.2 92.1
  87.1 4 549.1 233.6
       
Disposal of Group Companies      
Cash Flow on Disposals      
Cash flow on disposal 140.4 590.0 -
Cash and cash equivalents in sold companies - - -
  140.4 590.0 -
Net Assets Sold      
Operating working capital 27.8 -5.2 -
Operating fixed assets 75.9 1 315.3 -
Interest-bearing assets less cash and cash equivalents - 8.0 -
Tax liabilities - 32.5 -
Interest-bearing liabilities - -1 274.5 -
Minority interests - -10.9 -
Gain (loss) on sale 36.7 524.8 -
  140.4 590.0 -

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements