Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

General Mills Inc. (NYSE:GIS)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since December 18, 2019.

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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General Mills Inc., consolidated cash flow statement

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12 months ended: May 26, 2019 May 27, 2018 May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests
Depreciation and amortization
After-tax earnings from joint ventures
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures
Stock-based compensation
Deferred income taxes
Tax benefit on exercised options
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs
Divestitures (gain) loss
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs
Receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Accounts payable
Other current liabilities
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures
Other, net
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Investments in affiliates, net
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment
Proceeds from divestitures
Exchangeable note
Other, net
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities
Change in notes payable
Issuance of long-term debt
Payment of long-term debt
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options
Proceeds from common stock issued
Tax benefit on exercised options
Purchases of common stock for treasury
Dividends paid
Investments in redeemable interest
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders
Other, net
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-25).

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. General Mills Inc. net cash provided by operating activities increased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly decreased from 2018 to 2019.
Net cash (used) 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. General Mills Inc. net cash (used) provided by investing activities decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 exceeding 2017 level.
Net cash provided (used) by 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. General Mills Inc. net cash provided (used) by financing activities increased from 2017 to 2018 but then decreased significantly from 2018 to 2019.