29. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Interest paid included in net cash provided by operating activities in 2003, 2002, and 2001 was €3,900 thousand, €12,858 thousand, and €20,834 thousand, respectively. Income taxes paid in fiscal years 2003, 2002, and 2001, net of refunds was €591,012 thousand, €366,642 thousand, and €500,098 thousand, respectively.

See the reconciliation from cash and cash equivalents to liquid assets in Note 21.