Please provide an interpretation of the given statement of cash flows.
(Analyzing a statement of cash flows) Interpret the following information regarding Westlake Corporation's cash flows.
| Net income |
$680 |
| Depreciation expense |
125 |
| Profits before depreciation |
805 |
| Increase in accounts receivable |
-200 |
| Increase in inventories |
-240 |
| Increase in accounts payable |
120 |
| Increase in accrued expenses |
81 |
| Cash flow from operations |
$566 |
| Investment activity |
|
| Change in fixed assets |
-1,064 |
| Financing activity |
|
| Increase in long-term debt |
$640 |
| Common stock dividends |
0 20) |
| Total financing activities |
$520 |
| Change in cash |
$22 |
| Beginning cash |
500 |
| Ending cash |
$522 |