1. The Statement of Cash Flows
describe the following terms as they relate to the statement of cash flows: cash, operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. What can creditors, investors, and other users glean from an analysis of the statement of cash flows?
2. 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.
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(in thousands)
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2009
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2008
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Net income
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$ 316,354
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$ 242,329
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Noncash charges (credits) to income
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Depreciation and amortization
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68,156
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62,591
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Deferred taxes
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15,394
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22,814
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$ 399,904
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$ 327,734
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Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Assets and Liabilities:
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Receivables
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(288,174)
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(49,704)
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Inventories
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(159,419)
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(145,554)
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Other current assets
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(1,470)
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3,832
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Accounts payable, accrued liabilities
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73,684
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41,079
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Total Cash Provided by Operations
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$ 24,525
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$ 177,387
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Investment activities
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Additions to plant and equipment
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(94,1760)
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(93,136)
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Other investment activities
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14,408
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(34,771)
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Net investment activities
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($ 79,768)
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($ 127,907)
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Financing activities
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Purchases of treasury stock
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(45,854)
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(39,267)
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Dividends paid
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(49,290)
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(22,523)
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Net changes in short-term borrowing
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125,248
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45,067
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Additions to long-term borrowings
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135,249
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4,610
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Repayments of long-term borrowings
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(250,564)
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Net financing activities
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$ 165,353
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($ 262,677)
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Increase (decrease) in cash
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$ 110,110
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($ 213,197)
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Beginning cash balance
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78,114
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291,311
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Ending cash balance
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$ 188,224
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$ 78,114
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