Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data
The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.
The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2011-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2011-03-31).
The financial data reveals a period of significant structural transition characterized by stable operating cash flows in the early years, followed by high volatility associated with corporate divestitures and strategic restructuring between 2014 and 2016.
- Operating Cash Flow Analysis
- Cash flows from operations remained generally positive and robust from 2011 through 2014, typically ranging between 300 million and 1.1 billion US dollars per quarter. However, a notable contraction occurred in the first quarter of 2015, where operating cash flow dropped to negative 28 million US dollars. This volatility is mirrored in the net income figures, which remained steady around 400 to 600 million US dollars until a massive spike to 3.38 billion US dollars in March 2016, driven by realized gains on Baxalta common stock.
- Investing Activities and Capital Allocation
- Investing activities were consistently negative, reflecting a sustained commitment to capital expenditures and acquisitions. Capital expenditures showed a steady upward trend from approximately 200 million US dollars per quarter in 2011 to a peak of 573 million US dollars in December 2014, before declining in 2016. A significant liquidity event occurred in September 2013, with cash flows from investing activities reaching negative 4.08 billion US dollars, primarily due to substantial acquisitions and investments.
- Financing Strategy and Debt Management
- Financing activities exhibited extreme fluctuations, driven by periodic large-scale debt issuances and share repurchases. Major debt injections were observed in June 2013 (3.48 billion US dollars) and June 2015 (5.85 billion US dollars). Treasury stock purchases were aggressive between 2011 and 2013, often exceeding 500 million US dollars per quarter, but this activity tapered significantly by 2015. Dividends on common stock remained relatively stable between 175 million and 283 million US dollars per quarter until a sharp reduction to 63 million US dollars began in early 2016.
- Structural Transitions and Discontinued Operations
- The impact of the Baxalta spin-off is evident in the later periods of the data. A substantial transfer of 2.12 billion US dollars in cash and equivalents to Baxalta occurred in September 2015. Additionally, the introduction of cash flows from discontinued operations starting in March 2015 added a new layer of volatility, with figures fluctuating between negative 429 million and positive 228 million US dollars per quarter, reflecting the financial separation of business segments.
- Working Capital and Adjustments
- Changes in balance sheet items presented an inconsistent impact on cash flow. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities showed high volatility, with significant quarterly swings, such as the 438 million US dollar decrease in March 2016. Depreciation and amortization remained a steady non-cash add-back, gradually increasing from approximately 160 million US dollars in 2011 to over 200 million US dollars by 2016, indicating a growth in the company's fixed asset base prior to the restructuring phase.
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