Cash Flow Statement
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.
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Waste Management Inc., consolidated cash flow statement
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
- Consolidated Net Income
- The net income demonstrated a declining trend from 2017 to 2020, decreasing from $1,949 million to $1,496 million. However, in 2021, there was a notable recovery, with net income rising to $1,817 million.
- Depreciation and Amortization
- Depreciation and amortization expenses showed a consistent upward trajectory throughout the period, increasing from $1,376 million in 2017 to $1,999 million in 2021.
- Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
- The deferred tax expense fluctuated considerably, beginning with a benefit of $251 million in 2017, followed by expenses in subsequent years that peaked at $165 million in 2020, then returning to a benefit of $77 million in 2021.
- Interest Accretion on Landfill and Environmental Remediation Liabilities
- This expense exhibited a steady increase from $92 million in 2017 to $111 million in 2021, reflecting growing environmental remediation obligations.
- Provision for Bad Debts
- The provision for bad debts showed variability without a clear trend, peaking at $54 million in 2018 and 2020 but declining to $37 million in 2021.
- Equity-Based Compensation Expense
- Equity-based compensation costs fluctuated moderately, decreasing from $101 million in 2017 to $86 million in 2019, then rising again to $108 million in 2021.
- Net Gain on Disposal of Assets
- Net gains on asset disposals were consistently negative, with losses varying between $9 million and $47 million, suggesting recurring asset disposal losses.
- Gain (Loss) from Divestitures, Asset Impairments, and Other, Net
- This item was volatile, showing gains and losses such as a significant gain of $113 million in 2019 and losses such as $58 million in 2018 and $16 million in 2021, indicating inconsistent one-time impacts on financials.
- Equity in Net Losses of Unconsolidated Entities, Net of Dividends
- Losses increased from $39 million in 2017 to a peak of $60 million in 2020 before declining to $38 million in 2021, reflecting variability in investee performance.
- Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt, Net
- Losses were minimal in 2017, absent in 2018, but increased significantly in 2019 and 2021, reaching $220 million in the latter year, suggesting substantial debt refinancing or restructuring costs.
- Changes in Working Capital
- Operating assets and liabilities showed mixed movements, with receivables and other current assets generally improving or stabilizing in 2021, while accounts payable and accrued liabilities fluctuated significantly, indicating variable operational cash flow impacts.
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
- Operating cash flow increased steadily from $3,180 million in 2017 to $4,338 million in 2021, despite some year-over-year fluctuations, illustrating robust cash generation capabilities.
- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
- Investing activities were predominantly cash-consuming, with expenditures peaking at $4,847 million in 2020 due to large acquisitions offset somewhat in 2021 by reduced acquisition cash outflows of $75 million.
- Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
- Financing cash flows were negative in four out of five years, with a notable positive inflow only in 2019 of $1,964 million, largely driven by timing differences in borrowings and repayments. The company engaged consistently in debt repayments, stock repurchases, and dividend payments.
- Borrowings and Debt Repayments
- New borrowings peaked dramatically in 2019 at $13,237 million, followed by large repayments in subsequent years, indicating significant refinancing activities.
- Capital Expenditures
- Capital spending showed an upward trend, rising from $1,509 million in 2017 to $1,904 million in 2021, signifying increased investments in fixed assets.
- Cash Position
- Cash and cash equivalents exhibited volatility, with a large increase in 2019 to $3,647 million, followed by sharp decreases in 2020 and 2021, ending at $194 million, reflecting substantial swings possibly associated with major financing and investing activities.