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Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsNote 12: Inventories

 
 
 
December 31 (In millions) 2006 2005
GE            
Raw materials and work in process  
$ 6,547
   
$ 5,527
 
Finished goods   4,998     5,152  
Unbilled shipments   424     333  
    11,969     11,012  
Less revaluation to LIFO   (622 )   (697 )
    11,347     10,315  
GECS            
Finished goods   54     159  
Total  
$ 11,401
   
$ 10,474
 
 

As of December 31, 2006, we were obligated to acquire certain raw materials at market prices through the year 2027 under various take-or-pay or similar arrangements. Annual minimum commitments under these arrangements are insignificant.

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