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.

Hubbell Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended:	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	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
Net income from continuing operations	202,000)	208,200)	183,400)	123,900)	152,000)	137,100)	103,800)	101,300)	105,500)	89,600)	74,700)	82,600)	108,600)	89,100)	75,700)	103,100)	132,600)	97,900)	73,800)	89,200)	114,700)	102,400)	59,800)
Depreciation and amortization	37,600)	36,900)	35,600)	40,900)	38,200)	34,700)	34,700)	36,500)	35,700)	37,600)	39,300)	40,600)	39,400)	38,700)	38,900)	39,900)	37,400)	37,100)	36,600)	35,600)	36,500)	36,300)	40,000)
Deferred income taxes	(11,900)	(1,800)	(3,400)	13,900)	(3,300)	(38,000)	(400)	3,400)	(200)	4,500)	1,500)	7,600)	(3,800)	(2,100)	1,600)	9,000)	1,500)	(7,400)	3,000)	26,800)	22,600)	1,000)	(1,400)
Stock-based compensation	5,500)	4,300)	11,800)	2,800)	5,000)	5,700)	11,000)	1,900)	2,800)	3,600)	9,200)	3,900)	4,100)	4,300)	11,600)	2,900)	5,200)	4,200)	4,100)	10,800)	3,900)	4,400)	5,100)
Provision for bad debt expense	(100)	—)	100)	1,700)	1,300)	2,800)	1,600)	1,400)	200)	200)	(500)	(1,600)	1,500)	1,500)	5,300)	900)	1,100)	(1,100)	800)	—)	—)	—)	—)
(Gain) loss on disposition of business	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	100)	6,800)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(21,700)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	16,800)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Pension charge	—)	—)	—)	1,100)	1,500)	4,400)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	1,000)	6,600)	—)	—)	(14,400)	—)	22,900)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	900)	500)	100)	1,200)	1,100)	300)	900)	(600)	(100)	—)	(4,000)	300)	—)	—)	—)	(400)	—)	—)	—)	(4,000)	—)	—)	—)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	(40,600)	(23,800)	(36,600)	60,200)	(27,000)	(10,500)	(96,900)	20,300)	(34,200)	(46,500)	(64,400)	97,600)	(67,100)	61,800)	(36,800)	112,000)	(8,500)	(68,300)	9,300)	58,500)	(5,600)	(81,400)	(46,900)
(Increase) decrease in inventories, net	5,800)	(6,400)	(38,800)	1,300)	(6,800)	(15,800)	(45,200)	(47,500)	(58,800)	(25,700)	(6,900)	5,600)	20,600)	(8,200)	32,700)	35,600)	(13,300)	600)	(10,700)	16,400)	13,900)	23,000)	(19,100)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	(1,400)	6,000)	20,500)	(43,700)	6,400)	2,600)	19,400)	88,500)	28,100)	42,200)	36,300)	(22,400)	31,900)	(2,100)	15,200)	(71,800)	(8,400)	26,400)	12,600)	(26,600)	1,700)	47,100)	(700)
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities	5,000)	4,200)	(54,400)	42,900)	40,100)	68,200)	(42,900)	26,900)	19,000)	28,400)	(46,700)	4,900)	900)	3,100)	(48,800)	7,400)	33,700)	25,000)	(61,100)	4,300)	14,800)	10,700)	(35,700)
Changes in other assets and liabilities, net	5,800)	(100)	(3,200)	(4,000)	19,100)	(2,900)	1,000)	(8,100)	(1,900)	(19,500)	14,600)	(8,100)	9,500)	10,300)	7,500)	(14,800)	9,800)	(3,300)	9,200)	(17,000)	(7,400)	4,500)	(500)
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions	(25,400)	(20,100)	(112,500)	56,700)	31,800)	41,600)	(164,600)	80,100)	(47,800)	(21,100)	(67,100)	77,600)	(4,200)	64,900)	(30,200)	68,400)	13,300)	(19,600)	(40,700)	35,600)	17,400)	3,900)	(102,900)
Contributions to qualified defined benefit pension plans	(10,000)	—)	—)	—)	(10,000)	(2,500)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(100)	(20,400)	(1,400)	(1,300)	(100)	(10,100)	(100)	(100)	(100)	(16,500)	(10,400)	(500)	(500)
Other, net	(4,700)	(300)	(1,400)	200)	2,000)	2,500)	(1,400)	1,500)	2,200)	(1,300)	100)	800)	1,100)	200)	5,600)	7,200)	6,200)	(2,400)	600)	400)	2,200)	5,200)	(500)
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(8,100)	19,500)	(69,700)	118,500)	67,600)	51,500)	(118,200)	124,200)	(7,100)	47,100)	(21,600)	109,800)	43,300)	106,200)	32,700)	103,400)	42,900)	33,600)	4,300)	88,700)	72,200)	50,300)	(60,200)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	193,900)	227,700)	113,700)	242,400)	219,600)	188,600)	(14,400)	225,500)	98,400)	136,700)	53,100)	192,400)	151,900)	195,300)	108,400)	206,500)	175,500)	131,500)	78,100)	177,900)	186,900)	152,700)	(400)
Capital expenditures	(34,900)	(35,500)	(33,400)	(62,100)	(25,300)	(20,500)	(21,400)	(27,400)	(25,900)	(17,600)	(19,300)	(36,700)	(16,700)	(17,200)	(17,800)	(21,300)	(24,900)	(24,400)	(23,300)	(25,500)	(23,200)	(25,500)	(22,000)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—)	(60,000)	—)	(13,500)	(163,600)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	100)	(237,600)	—)	100)	(2,100)	(65,800)	(5,000)	—)	—)	—)	(2,000)	3,400)	(1,119,400)
Proceeds from disposal of business, net of cash	—)	—)	—)	—)	(15,800)	—)	348,600)	—)	—)	8,500)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	33,400)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(4,600)	(2,700)	(6,400)	(7,200)	(2,700)	(8,600)	(15,200)	(800)	(4,400)	(3,900)	(2,300)	(20,800)	(9,600)	—)	(4,700)	(9,600)	—)	(3,500)	(1,000)	—)	(10,400)	(1,200)	(5,000)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments	5,400)	5,700)	4,700)	7,300)	5,900)	4,000)	5,800)	4,300)	3,900)	2,100)	1,200)	12,400)	5,400)	4,600)	6,500)	2,100)	3,300)	4,400)	2,700)	3,000)	4,500)	7,300)	5,700)
Other, net	900)	(600)	—)	1,000)	300)	1,000)	100)	1,600)	1,200)	1,300)	5,300)	300)	1,400)	1,200)	2,500)	200)	200)	2,100)	1,500)	6,600)	700)	700)	900)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(33,200)	(93,100)	(35,100)	(74,500)	(201,200)	(24,100)	317,900)	(22,300)	(25,200)	(9,600)	(15,000)	(282,400)	(19,500)	(11,300)	(15,600)	(94,400)	7,000)	(21,400)	(20,100)	(15,900)	(30,400)	(15,300)	(1,139,800)
Issuance of long-term debt	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	298,700)	—)	—)	125,000)	100,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	947,500)
Payment of long-term debt	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(300,000)	—)	—)	(215,700)	(109,300)	(6,300)	(206,200)	(6,300)	(6,200)	(6,300)	(56,300)	(106,200)	(6,300)	—)
Borrowings (payments) of short-term debt, net	1,400)	(2,900)	100)	600)	(1,600)	(1,900)	(1,900)	(123,800)	(4,100)	76,000)	(91,600)	130,900)	(82,500)	35,400)	38,100)	26,500)	(21,600)	(26,200)	21,200)	(74,200)	39,100)	(86,600)	84,500)
Payment of dividends	(60,000)	(60,100)	(60,000)	(60,000)	(56,300)	(56,400)	(56,900)	(57,100)	(53,300)	(53,300)	(53,200)	(53,200)	(49,300)	(49,400)	(49,500)	(49,500)	(45,600)	(45,700)	(45,800)	(45,800)	(42,100)	(42,200)	(42,200)
Make whole payment for retirement of long-term debt	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(16,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Debt issuance cost	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(1,300)	(3,200)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(7,600)
Acquisition of common shares	(10,000)	—)	(20,000)	(32,000)	—)	(6,000)	(144,000)	—)	—)	(1,200)	(10,000)	—)	—)	—)	(41,300)	—)	(5,000)	(20,000)	(10,000)	(20,000)	(10,000)	(10,000)	—)
Other, net	(7,200)	(11,100)	(11,900)	(5,400)	(4,200)	(3,500)	(7,600)	300)	(700)	(30,900)	(8,300)	(5,800)	(3,200)	(2,800)	(5,300)	(4,100)	(11,000)	(6,400)	(2,800)	(1,900)	(2,400)	(3,600)	(7,200)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(75,800)	(74,100)	(91,800)	(96,800)	(62,100)	(67,800)	(210,400)	(180,600)	(74,100)	(310,700)	132,400)	71,900)	(350,700)	(1,100)	35,700)	(233,300)	(89,500)	(104,500)	(43,700)	(198,200)	(121,600)	(148,700)	975,000)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities	—)	—)	—)	(2,900)	(5,400)	(22,600)	(22,100)	11,500)	(900)	13,700)	5,800)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Cash used in investing activities	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(1,700)	(2,000)	(1,500)	(1,900)	(300)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations	—)	—)	—)	(2,900)	(5,400)	(22,600)	(23,800)	9,500)	(2,400)	11,800)	5,500)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,800)	2,400)	2,700)	5,400)	(8,200)	(9,200)	3,200)	(500)	(4,200)	3,500)	(1,800)	8,500)	2,500)	2,100)	(10,500)	3,200)	(2,900)	(1,000)	2,000)	(3,600)	(1,200)	(9,900)	6,500)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	80,100)	62,900)	(10,500)	73,600)	(57,300)	64,900)	72,500)	31,600)	(7,500)	(168,300)	174,200)	(9,600)	(215,800)	185,000)	118,000)	(118,000)	90,100)	4,600)	16,300)	(39,800)	33,700)	(21,200)	(158,700)

Net Income from Continuing Operations

The net income exhibits a general upward trend with fluctuations. After an initial rise through 2018 and 2019, a dip is observed around early 2020, likely related to broader market disruptions. The income rebounds strongly thereafter, with peaks in late 2022 and mid-2023.

Depreciation and Amortization

This expense remains relatively stable over the periods, with slight variations generally staying within the range of $34,700 to $40,900 thousand. There is no significant trend indicating major changes in asset base or amortization strategy.

Deferred Income Taxes

Values for deferred income taxes fluctuate considerably, including both positive and negative figures. Notable negative spikes occur at the end of 2022 and third quarter of 2023, suggesting variability in tax timing differences or changes in tax positions.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation fluctuates over time without a clear direction, with some quarters showing sharp increases, notably in early 2020 and 2022, indicative of variable stock incentive expenses.

Provision for Bad Debt Expense

The provision shows inconsistency with both positive and negative values, reflecting adjustments in expected credit losses that vary with economic conditions or customer credit quality.

(Gain) Loss on Disposition of Business

Significant gains and losses appear intermittently, particularly a large loss in mid-2019 followed by gains in 2020 and 2022, showing occasional strategic business disposals impacting results.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

A notable loss appears once in 2021, suggesting a one-time financial charge related to debt refinancing or repayment.

Pension Charge

The pension charge is sporadic, with both charges and credits at different periods, indicating fluctuations in pension liabilities or plan amendments.

(Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets

Asset sales show mixed gains and losses with no consistent pattern, reflecting opportunistic or occasional asset dispositions.

Changes in Working Capital Items

Accounts Receivable: Changes in accounts receivable are highly volatile, with alternating large increases and decreases, suggesting variable collection periods or seasonal sales impacts.
Inventories: Inventory levels fluctuate with no clear cycle, with both increases and decreases observed, possibly linked to production adjustments or demand variations.
Accounts Payable: Accounts payable exhibit significant swings including both substantial increases and decreases, indicating shifting payment terms or purchasing patterns.
Current Liabilities: Current liabilities changes follow a similar pattern of volatility, reflecting fluctuations in short-term obligations and operational funding.
Other Assets and Liabilities: These changes are inconsistent but generally moderate compared to other working capital components.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Operating cash flows show strong positive values in most quarters post-2018, peaking periodically. Some negative values in late 2021 and early 2022 suggest temporary operational challenges or working capital use.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures remain fairly stable but show some increase in late 2020 and onwards, peaking sharply in late 2022, indicating higher investment in property, plant, equipment, or technology.

Acquisitions and Disposals

Significant acquisitions occurred intermittently, with large outlays notably in 2018 and in parts of 2020 and 2022, impacting investing cash flows. There are also instances of business disposals generating cash, particularly in 2021 and 2022.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities is generally negative, with occasional inflows from sales of investments or business disposals partially offsetting acquisition spending. The pattern reflects ongoing strategic asset management and investments.

Financing Activities

Financing cash flows are volatile, with periods of large debt issuance alternating with substantial debt repayments. Dividend payments are steady and increasing over time, reflecting consistent shareholder returns. Share repurchases vary, with notable repurchases in 2018, 2020, and 2022.

Cash Position Changes

The net change in cash and cash equivalents is highly variable, with large increases and decreases aligning with the timing of financing, investing, and operating cash flows. There is no sustained upward or downward trend, indicating active cash management responsive to operational and strategic needs.

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes

Foreign exchange effects on cash are inconsistent, with both positive and negative impacts observed that occasionally offset other cash flow fluctuations.

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