Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)

$22.49

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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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First Solar Inc., consolidated cash flow statement

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net income (loss)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Impairments and net losses on disposal of long-lived assets
Share-based compensation
Deferred income taxes
Gain on sales of businesses, net
Gains on sales of marketable securities and restricted marketable securities
Liabilities assumed by customers for the sale of systems
Gain on debt forgiveness
Other, net
Accounts receivable, trade and unbilled
Inventories
Project assets and PV solar power systems
Other assets
Income tax receivable and payable
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Other liabilities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Purchases of marketable securities and restricted marketable securities
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities and restricted marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash and restricted cash sold
Proceeds from sales of equity method investments
Payments received on notes receivable, affiliates
Other investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Repayment of long-term debt
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt, net of discounts and issuance costs
Payments of tax withholdings for restricted shares
Other financing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of the period
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, end of the period

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 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).

Cash flow statement item Description The company
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, excluding discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. First Solar Inc. net cash provided by (used in) operating activities increased from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.
Net cash used in investing activities Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. First Solar Inc. net cash used in investing activities increased from 2020 to 2021 but then decreased significantly from 2021 to 2022.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of financing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. First Solar Inc. net cash provided by (used in) financing activities increased from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.