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.

(in thousands) 2009 2008
Net income $ 316,354 $ 242,329
Noncash charges (credits) to income
Depreciation and amortization 68,156 62,591
Deferred taxes 15,394 22,814
$ 399,904 $ 327,734
Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Receivables (288,174) (49,704)
Inventories (159,419) (145,554)
Other current assets (1,470) 3,832
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities 73,684 41,079
Total Cash Provided by Operations $ 24,525 $ 177,387
Investment activities
Additions to plant and equipment (94,1760) (93,136)
Other investment activities 14,408 (34,771)
Net investment activities ($ 79,768) ($ 127,907)
Financing activities
Purchases of treasury stock (45,854) (39,267)

Dividends paid (49,290) (22,523)
Net changes in short-term borrowing 125,248 45,067
Additions to long-term borrowings 135,249 4,610
Repayments of long-term borrowings (250,564)
Net financing activities $ 165,353 ($ 262,677)
Increase (decrease) in cash $ 110,110 ($ 213,197)
Beginning cash balance 78,114 291,311
Ending cash balance
Please make sure to address every point in the instructions. $ 188,224

$ 78,114