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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Year ended 31 July 2007
32. Analysis of the net outflow of cash in respect of the purchase of businesses
| 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|
| £m | £m | |
| Purchase consideration (note 31) | 1,360 | 843 |
| Deferred and contingent consideration (net of payments in the year) | 1 | (16) |
| Cash consideration | 1,361 | 827 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts acquired | (15) | (5) |
| Net cash outflow in respect of the purchase of businesses | 1,346 | 822 |