For the Years Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

(In thousands)

Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)

$

1,429,588

$

1,400,524

$

1,144,915

Cash received for interest

53,037

163,729

30,264

Cash paid for income taxes, net of (refunds)

(11,675)

15,634

98,930

Capitalized interest (1)

1,104,736

1,335,129

1,084,880

Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock

—

20,101

33,389

Vendor financing

—

87,343

108,048

Regulatory authorizations reclassification

—

122,657

Accrued capital expenditures

137,685

238,231

403,134

Asset retirement obligation

20,929

74,189

122,390

Revaluation of contingent liabilities

—

47,916

Non-cash net assets received as part of the India JV formation

—

36,701