Stock Analysis on Net

Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN)

$24.99

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.

Linde plc, consolidated cash flow statement

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income, Linde plc
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax and noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
Income from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interests
Other charges, net of payments
Amortization of merger-related inventory step-up
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Share-based compensation
Net gain on sale of businesses, net of tax
Non-cash charges and other
Accounts receivable
Contract assets and liabilities, net
Inventory
Prepaid and other current assets
Payables and accruals
Working capital
Pension contributions
Long-term assets, liabilities and other
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Divestitures and asset sales, net of cash divested
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments), net
Long-term debt borrowings
Long-term debt repayments
Issuances of ordinary shares
Purchases of ordinary shares
Cash dividends, Linde plc shareholders
Noncontrolling interest transactions and other
Net cash used for financing activities
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used for investing activities
Cash provided by financing activities
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period
Cash and cash equivalents, including discontinued operations
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 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).

Cash flow statement item Description The company
Net cash provided by 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. Linde plc net cash provided by operating activities decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level.
Net cash (used for) provided by 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. Linde plc net cash (used for) provided by investing activities decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
Net cash used for 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. Linde plc net cash used for financing activities increased from 2021 to 2022 but then slightly decreased from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level.