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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|
|
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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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|
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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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|
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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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