Years ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

amounts in millions

Cash paid for acquisitions:

Fair value of assets acquired

$

956

 —

154

Intangible assets not subject to amortization

1,577

 7

1,791

Intangible assets subject to amortization

651

(40)

837

Net liabilities assumed

(977)

 —

(214)

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

(281)

33

(637)

Fair value of equity consideration

(1,948)

 —

(1,087)

Cash paid (received) for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

$

(22)

 —

844

Cash paid for interest

$

343

354

374

Cash paid for income taxes

$

158

204

318