The following table provides additional information concerning acquisitions, interest and income taxes paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025: | | | | | | | | | | | | | (In millions) | 2026 | | 2025 | | Assets acquired, excluding cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity | $ | 595 | | | $ | 367 | | | | | | | Fiduciary liabilities assumed | (18) | | | (17) | | | Liabilities assumed | (82) | | | (43) | | | | | | | Fair value of previously-held equity investment | (142) | | | (15) | | | Contingent/deferred purchase consideration | (90) | | | (68) | | | Net cash outflow for acquisitions | $ | 263 | | | $ | 224 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | (In millions) | 2026 | | 2025 | | Interest paid | $ | 836 | | | $ | 775 | | | Income taxes paid, net of refunds | $ | 958 | | | $ | 886 | |
The following amounts are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows as operating and financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | | (In millions) | 2026 | | 2025 | | Operating: | | | | | Contingent consideration payments for prior year acquisitions | $ | (59) | | | $ | (27) | | | | | | | Acquisition/disposition related net charges for adjustments | 28 | | | 45 | | | | | | | | | | | Adjustments and payments related to contingent consideration | $ | (31) | | | $ | 18 | | | Financing: | | | | | Contingent consideration for prior year acquisitions | $ | (44) | | | $ | (11) | | | Deferred consideration for prior year acquisitions | (101) | | | (53) | | | Payments of deferred and contingent consideration for acquisitions | $ | (145) | | | $ | (64) | | | | | | | Receipts of deferred and contingent consideration for dispositions | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | |
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