Analyzing Cash Flows Central Communications, Inc. Use the cash flow statement provided below to comment on the company's cash flows provided (used) by operating, investing and financing activities. During 2017, the company reported sales of $ 104,324. Central Communications, Inc. The Statement of Cash Flows (amounts in thousands) 2017 $ 10,633 Cash and equivalents beginning of period Cash flows from operations: Net income (loss) Depreciation and amortization Deferred taxes Trade receivables Inventories Other assets Accounts payable Other liabilities and accrued expenses 1,000 7,729 679 (9,411) (5,646) (1,392) 2,786 (682) (4,937) (68,702) Cash flows used for investing: Purchase of short-term investments Proceeds from sale and maturities of short-term investments Purchase of property and equipment Purchase of intangible assets Note receivable from officer 84,354 (10,615) (300) 4.737 2,412 Cash flows from financing: Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs Principal payments on capital leases and long-term obligations Net change in cash and equivalents Cash and equivalents, end of period (177) 2.235 2.035 $ 12.668 Comments on cash flow Operating activities: Net cash margin: Investing activities: Capital expenditures to depreciation: Financing activities