Week 4 - Discussion 2

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Analyzing the   Statement of Cash Flows

Using the table below, explain the difference between net income and cash flow from operating activities for Techno in 2009 and analyze their cash flows for 2008 and 2009.

  

(in thousands)


2009


2008

 

Net income


$ 316,354


$  242,329

 

Noncash charges (credits) to   income

 

Depreciation and amortization


    68,156


     62,591

 

Deferred taxes


    15,394


     22,814

  

$ 399,904


$  327,734

 

Cash Provided (Used) by Operating   Assets and Liabilities:

 

Receivables


 (288,174)


    (49,704)

 

Inventories


 (159,419)


  (145,554)

 

Other current assets  


     (1,470)


       3,832

 

Accounts payable, accrued   liabilities


       73,684


     41,079

 

Total Cash Provided by Operations


  $ 24,525


$  177,387

 

Investment activities

 

Additions to plant and equipment


  (94,1760)


    (93,136)

 

Other investment activities


       14,408


    (34,771)

 

Net investment activities


 ($ 79,768)


($ 127,907)

 

Financing activities

 

Purchases of treasury stock


    (45,854)


    (39,267)

 

Dividends paid


    (49,290)


    (22,523)

 

Net changes in short-term   borrowing


   125,248


     45,067

 

Additions to long-term borrowings


   135,249


       4,610

 

Repayments of long-term borrowings


  (250,564)

 

Net financing activities


$  165,353


($ 262,677)

 

Increase (decrease) in cash


$  110,110


($ 213,197)

 

Beginning cash balance


     78,114


   291,311

 

Ending cash balance


$  188,224


$    78,114

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