The following cash flows were reported by Techno Inc. in 2012 and 2011.
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(In thousands)
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2012
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2011
|
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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 Depreciation and amortization
|
68,156
|
62,591
|
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Deferred taxes
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15,394
|
22,814
|
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Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Assets and Liabilities:
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$399,904
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$327,734
|
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Receivables
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(288,174)
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(49,704)
|
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Inventories
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(159,419)
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(145,554)
|
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Other current assets
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(1,470)
|
3,832
|
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Accounts payable, accrued liabilities
|
73,684
|
41,079
|
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Total Cash Provided by Operations
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$ 24,525
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$177,387
|
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Investment activities
Additions to plant and equipment
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(94,176)
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(93,136)
|
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Other investment activities
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14,408
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(34,771)
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Net investment activities
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($ 79,768)
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($127,907)
|
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Financing activities
Purchases of treasury stock
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(45,854)
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(39,267)
|
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Dividends paid
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(49,290)
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(22,523)
|
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Net changes in short-term borrowings
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125,248
|
45,067
|
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Additions to long-term borrowings
|
135,249
|
4,610
|
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Repayments of long-term borrowings
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(250,564)
|
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Net financing activities
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$ 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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($213,197)
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Beginning cash balance
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78,114
|
291,311
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Ending cash balance
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$ 188,224
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$ 78,114
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(a) Explain the difference between net income and cash flow from operating activities for Techno in 2012.
(b) Analyze Techno Inc.'s cash flows for 2012 and 2011.