page 51 of 98 notes to consolidated financial statements ball corporation and subsidiaries 3 . acquisitions ( continued ) effective january 1 , 2007 . the acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and , accordingly , its results have been included in the consolidated financial statements since march 27 , 2006 . alcan packaging on march 28 , 2006 , ball acquired north american plastic bottle container assets from alcan packaging ( alcan ) for $ 184.7 million cash