Please provide an interpretation of the given statement of cash flows.
(Analyzing a statement of cash flows) Interpret the following information regarding Westlake Corporations cash flows.
Net income | $680 |
Depreciation expense | 125 |
Profits before depreciation | 805 |
Increase in accounts receivable | 200 |
Increase in inventories | 240 |
Increase in accounts payable | 120 |
Increase in accrued expenses | 81 |
Cash flow from operations | $566 |
Investment activity | |
Change in fixed assets | 1,064 |
Financing activity | |
Increase in long term debt | $640 |
Common stock dividends | 0 20) |
Total financing activities | $520 |
Change in cash | $22 |
Beginning cash | 500 |
Ending cash | $522 |