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C25 Statement of Cash Flows

Interest paid in 2008 was SEK 1,689 million (SEK 1,513 million in 2007, SEK 1,353 million in 2006) and interest received was SEK 2,375 million (SEK 1,864 million in 2007, SEK 1,539 million in 2006). Taxes paid, including withholding tax, were SEK 4,274 million (SEK 5,116 million in 2007, SEK 3,649 million in 2006).

For more information regarding the disposition of cash and cash equivalents and unutilized credit commitments, see Note C20, “Financial Risk Management and Financial Instruments”.

Cash restricted due to currency restrictions or other legal restrictions in certain countries amounted to SEK 8,197 million (SEK 5,797 million in 2007, SEK 5,794 million in 2006).

In 2008 the divestment of shares in Symbian, with a cash flow effect of SEK 1,256 million, is included in divestments in subsidiaries and other operations.

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO CASH
2008 2007 2006
Property, plant and equipment
Depreciation 3,108 3,121 3,007
Impairment losses/reversals of impairments –3 –207 30
Total 3,105 2,914 3,037
 
Intangible assets
Amortization
Capitalized development expenses 1,726 2,371 2,277
Intellectual Property Rights, brands and other intangible assets 3,280 3,062 1,960
Total amortization 5,006 5,433 4,237
Impairments
Capitalized development expenses 562 16 242
Total 5,568 5,449 4,479
       
Total depreciation, amortization and impairment losses on property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 8,673 8,363 7,516
       
Taxes 1,032 1,119 4,282
Dividends from joint ventures/associated companies 3,863 4,223 1,262
Undistributed earnings in joint ventures/associated companies 291 –5,636 –4,233
Gains/losses on sales of investments and operations, intangible assets and PP&E, net –1,210 –254 –2,815
Other non-cash items 1) 1,669 –643 48
Total adjustments to reconcile net income to cash 14,318 7,172 6,060