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This excerpt taken from the ABII 10-K filed Mar 6, 2009.

(Uses) and Sources of Cash

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $315.5 million for the
year ended December 31, 2008 compared to cash used in operating activities of $2.9 million in 2007. The increase in cash used in operations of $312.6 million was primarily due to cash collateral set aside for the $268.0 million payment to
reacquire the exclusive rights to market Abraxane in the U.S. and estimated remaining payments under the Co-Promotion Agreement of $18 million. Cash outflow for prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses accounted for additional
increases in cash used for operating activities. The uses of cash were partially offset by cash provided from decreases in accounts receivable, inventory and higher interest income earned on our cash balance in 2008.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Net cash used in operating activities was $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to cash provided by operating activities
of $170.9 million in 2006. The $173.8 million decrease in cash provided by

 


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operating activities in 2007 was primarily due to the receipt in 2006 of a $200 million upfront fee associated with the Co-Promotion Agreement. This payment
was recorded as deferred revenue and is being recognized over the period of the agreement. Additionally, the decrease in cash provided by operating activities was impacted by an increase in accounts receivable and other current assets offset by an
increase in accounts payable.

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