Name: Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:WM) | Cash Flow Statement (Quarterly)
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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.

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Waste Management Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended:	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019	Dec 31, 2018	Sep 30, 2018	Jun 30, 2018	Mar 31, 2018	Dec 31, 2017	Sep 30, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	Mar 31, 2017
Consolidated net income	506)	539)	351)	421)	438)	390)	307)	361)	447)	495)	382)	347)	531)	498)	499)	395)	903)	388)	361)	297)
Depreciation and amortization	510)	517)	500)	472)	436)	419)	414)	402)	395)	404)	409)	366)	370)	376)	384)	347)	342)	350)	356)	328)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	14)	(24)	(53)	(14)	104)	96)	(31)	(4)	71)	41)	(13)	1)	57)	(11)	(6)	(15)	(205)	(43)	(39)	36)
Interest accretion on landfill and environmental remediation liabilities	29)	29)	27)	26)	28)	26)	25)	24)	26)	25)	24)	23)	24)	24)	24)	23)	24)	23)	23)	22)
Provision for bad debts	9)	11)	6)	11)	14)	4)	22)	14)	12)	8)	9)	10)	19)	13)	10)	12)	12)	10)	10)	11)
Equity-based compensation expense	27)	36)	22)	23)	20)	51)	10)	13)	24)	19)	16)	27)	26)	22)	18)	23)	27)	20)	18)	36)
Net gain on disposal of assets	(9)	(4)	(3)	(9)	1)	(3)	(4)	(3)	(8)	(14)	(3)	(2)	(26)	(11)	(5)	(5)	(13)	(2)	(2)	(3)
(Gain) loss from divestitures, asset impairments and other, net	1)	(34)	—)	17)	(33)	8)	61)	7)	34)	1)	23)	55)	(44)	28)	(39)	(3)	11)	9)	7)	22)
Equity in net losses of unconsolidated entities, net of dividends	2)	14)	13)	9)	12)	15)	14)	19)	16)	14)	16)	9)	12)	9)	13)	7)	14)	8)	10)	7)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	—)	—)	220)	—)	1)	52)	—)	—)	—)	1)	84)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Receivables	84)	(32)	(223)	199)	(255)	(109)	58)	127)	(51)	(21)	(193)	212)	(59)	(159)	19)	183)	(383)	69)	(108)	151)
Other current assets	(4)	(13)	(21)	(1)	57)	(46)	9)	(10)	29)	(47)	4)	(9)	6)	(13)	(1)	(8)	5)	(22)	5)	(8)
Other assets	2)	23)	2)	7)	12)	27)	13)	1)	3)	3)	7)	(3)	(11)	(1)	(1)	(1)	4)	6)	1)	(7)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(183)	176)	215)	(2)	25)	109)	(48)	(123)	30)	86)	244)	(117)	26)	146)	150)	(119)	21)	73)	176)	(144)
Deferred revenues and other liabilities	3)	(54)	(13)	(39)	(107)	(10)	6)	(63)	(6)	(63)	1)	(29)	(19)	(47)	(90)	(30)	28)	(33)	(5)	(27)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures	(98)	100)	(40)	164)	(268)	(29)	38)	(68)	5)	(42)	63)	54)	(57)	(74)	77)	25)	(325)	93)	69)	(35)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities	485)	645)	692)	699)	315)	639)	549)	404)	575)	457)	628)	543)	381)	376)	476)	414)	(113)	468)	452)	424)
Net cash provided by operating activities	991)	1,184)	1,043)	1,120)	753)	1,029)	856)	765)	1,022)	952)	1,010)	890)	912)	874)	975)	809)	790)	856)	813)	721)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(64)	(1)	(3)	(7)	(4,082)	(2)	—)	(1)	(8)	(73)	(46)	(394)	(118)	(79)	(17)	(246)	(120)	(29)	(41)	(10)
Capital expenditures	(774)	(464)	(396)	(270)	(394)	(343)	(436)	(459)	(286)	(483)	(578)	(471)	(454)	(404)	(436)	(400)	(528)	(350)	(299)	(332)
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses and other assets, net of cash divested	26)	53)	2)	15)	865)	5)	3)	12)	20)	9)	8)	12)	102)	10)	82)	14)	80)	6)	6)	7)
Net receipts from restricted trust and escrow accounts	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	243)	—)	—)	—)
Other, net	24)	14)	23)	(72)	5)	17)	18)	(55)	(6)	16)	(149)	53)	(193)	(23)	(2)	(5)	(70)	66)	(3)	(5)
Net cash used in investing activities	(788)	(398)	(374)	(334)	(3,606)	(323)	(415)	(503)	(280)	(531)	(765)	(800)	(663)	(496)	(373)	(637)	(395)	(307)	(337)	(340)
New borrowings	1,520)	4,721)	1,707)	—)	6,770)	2,650)	—)	—)	8,679)	587)	3,614)	357)	115)	171)	(6)	532)	917)	284)	75)	264)
Debt repayments	(1,167)	(4,911)	(1,997)	(329)	(3,865)	(5,059)	(680)	(25)	(8,585)	(117)	(1,330)	(56)	(161)	(142)	(116)	(80)	(1,158)	(122)	(86)	(541)
Premiums and other paid on early extinguishment of debt	—)	—)	(211)	—)	—)	(30)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(84)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Common stock repurchase program	(350)	(500)	(250)	(250)	—)	—)	—)	(402)	—)	—)	(180)	(68)	(254)	(200)	(300)	(250)	—)	(500)	(250)	—)
Cash dividends	(240)	(241)	(242)	(247)	(231)	(230)	(230)	(236)	(218)	(218)	(217)	(223)	(197)	(199)	(200)	(206)	(184)	(185)	(187)	(194)
Exercise of common stock options	6)	19)	24)	17)	14)	7)	11)	31)	7)	15)	20)	25)	7)	12)	10)	23)	3)	6)	9)	77)
Tax payments associated with equity-based compensation transactions	—)	—)	—)	(28)	—)	—)	(1)	(33)	(1)	(2)	—)	(30)	(1)	—)	—)	(28)	—)	—)	(15)	(32)
Other, net	17)	36)	(11)	7)	(3)	(7)	(7)	(3)	2)	(7)	(43)	37)	(2)	(10)	3)	(29)	15)	(30)	(20)	43)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(214)	(876)	(980)	(830)	2,685)	(2,669)	(907)	(668)	(116)	258)	1,780)	42)	(493)	(368)	(609)	(38)	(407)	(547)	(474)	(383)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	—)	(2)	2)	2)	3)	4)	1)	(4)	1)	(1)	2)	—)	(3)	1)	—)	(1)	(1)	1)	—)	—)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	(11)	(92)	(309)	(42)	(165)	(1,959)	(465)	(410)	627)	678)	2,027)	132)	(247)	11)	(7)	133)	(13)	3)	2)	(2)

Operating cash flow demonstrates a consistent upward trajectory over the analyzed period, characterized by steady growth in net income and non-cash adjustments. Net cash provided by operating activities increased from a range of 721 million to 856 million USD per quarter in 2017 to a higher plateau, peaking at 1.184 billion USD in September 2021. This growth is supported by a steady rise in depreciation and amortization expenses, which climbed from approximately 328 million USD in early 2017 to 510 million USD by the end of 2021, reflecting an expanding asset base.

Operating Performance and Cash Generation: Consolidated net income exhibits seasonal fluctuations but maintains a general growth trend, moving from quarterly averages in the 300 million USD range in 2017 to the 400-500 million USD range by 2021. The ability to convert net income into operating cash is bolstered by significant non-cash charges, primarily depreciation and amortization. Working capital adjustments remain volatile, with notable fluctuations in receivables and accounts payable, though these do not undermine the overall positive trend in operational cash generation.
Investment Strategy and Capital Expenditure: Capital expenditures show a sustained increase, rising from 332 million USD in March 2017 to 774 million USD in December 2021, indicating aggressive investment in infrastructure and equipment. Investing activities were marked by a significant anomaly in late 2020, where a large-scale acquisition of 4.082 billion USD occurred in December 2020. This was partially offset by proceeds from divestitures of 865 million USD in September 2020, suggesting a strategic portfolio realignment during that fiscal year.
Financing and Capital Structure: Financing activities are characterized by active debt management and consistent shareholder returns. New borrowings and debt repayments occur in large, offsetting cycles, with notable spikes in borrowing in 2019 and 2020 to fund operations and acquisitions. Cash dividends have remained stable and progressive, increasing from approximately 185 million USD per quarter in 2017 to 240 million USD per quarter by 2021. This is complemented by a periodic common stock repurchase program, with expenditures often ranging between 200 million and 500 million USD per active quarter.
Liquidity and Cash Position: The net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash is highly volatile, driven primarily by the timing of large debt issuances, repayments, and the major acquisition in 2020. Despite these swings, the company maintains a strong liquidity profile supported by robust operating cash flows that consistently cover both capital expenditures and dividend obligations.

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Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:WM)

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