Financial data from three competitors in the same industry follow.
1. Which of the three competitors is in the strongest position as shown by its statement of cash flows?
2. Analyze and compare the strength of Moore€™s cash flow on total assets ratio to that of Sykes.

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S thousands Moore Sykes $60,000 Kritch S (24,000) Cash provided (used) by operating activitiesS 70,000 Cash provided (used) by investing activities Proceeds from sale of operating assets Purchase of operating assets 26,000 (28,000) (34,000) Cash provided (used) by financing activities Proceeds from issuance of debt Repayment of debt 23,000 (6,000) Net increase (decrease) in cash S 36,000 $26,000 Average total assets $790,000 $625,000 $300,000