Question

(a) What assets and liabilities of unconsolidated affiliates are included on CAT's balance sheet as a result of the equity method of accounting for those investments

Answer 1

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31 Dec' 2011 2010 2009

Financial Position 'million 'million 'million

Assets

Current asset 1,031 904 857

PP&E 643 560 560

Other assets 89.5 88 97

Total 1,761 1,551 1,514

Liabilities

Current liabilities 773 697 674

Long term debt due 134.5 154.5 159

Other liabilities 196.5 72.5 94

Total 1,102 924 927