Operating Activities
2006
Operating cash flows from continuing operations decreased by $227.6 million in 2006 compared to 2005 primarily due to a $225 million contribution to the VEBA made in 2006. In addition, higher cash flows from operating activities from Brink's were partially offset by higher U.S. federal tax payments related to the sale of BAX Global. Operating cash flows from discontinued operations in 2006 includes $15.1 million of FBLET refunds, as well as payments of $20.4 million in July 2006 to settle the Company's withdrawal liabilities related to multi-employer pension plans.
The Company contributed $225 million to the VEBA in 2006 using proceeds from the sale of BAX Global. The Company contributed $50 million in 2004. No contributions were made to the VEBA in 2005.
2005
Operating cash flow from continuing operations increased by $27.9 million in 2005 compared to 2004 primarily due to the absence of a contribution to the VEBA in 2005. This $50 million improvement in cash outflow for 2005 was partially offset by lower operating profit and an increase in receivables.

