In our sample cash flow statement amounts are shown in thousands (000).
The cash from operations is a positive $498,000 for the period. This is a number you want to see grow. This is the cash flow from the day-to-day operations of the business.
The cash used from investing is a negative $185,000 for the period. They purchased property, plant and equipment and sold an asset. This is the cash flow for any capital expenditures and acquisitions. It also includes the sale or purchase of property and equipment.
The cash used from financing is a negative $302,000 for the period. They went into their credit line, used a long-term loan, and they paid a dividend. This cash flow includes receiving or paying back loans, or purchasing or selling company stock.
The cash balance changed by increasing the balance to $83,000 cash at the end of the period. This reconciles to the cash line of the balance sheet.
