Year ended 31 July 2006
32. Analysis of the net outflow of cash in respect of the purchase of businesses
| 2006
£m |
2005
£m |
|
|---|---|---|
| Purchase consideration (note 31) | 843 | 423 |
| Deferred and contingent consideration (net of payments in the year) | (16) | (25) |
| Cash consideration | 827 | 398 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts acquired | (5) | 8 |
| Net cash outflow in respect of the purchase of businesses | 822 | 406 |
