
Why Whole Foods is Hot


| Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | |
| Cash Flow From Operating Activities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income (Loss) | 485.60M | 627.00M | 595.50M | 12.60M |
| Operating Gains/Losses | -3.30M | 5.80M | 17.40M | -3.30M |
| Extraordinary Gains / Losses | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| (Increase) Decrease In Receivables | -48.40M | -114.30M | -227.80M | -175.00M |
| (Increase) Decrease in Inventories | 6.90M | -65.50M | -50.40M | 134.20M |
| (Increase) Decrease In Other Current Assets | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| (Decrease) Increase In Payables | -28.00M | 35.40M | 230.40M | 235.10M |
| (Decrease) Increase In Other Current Liabilities | -10.60M | -30.80M | 37.30M | 12.90M |
| (Increase) Decrease In Other Working Capital | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 44.90M | 27.30M | 22.50M | 24.30M |
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 688.50M | 758.20M | 924.40M | 492.60M |
| Net Cash From Discontinued Operations | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash Provided By Investing Activities | ||||
| Net Cash From Total Operating Activities | 688.50M | 758.20M | 924.40M | 492.60M |
| Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment | 5.00M | 10.30M | 12.00M | 9.30M |
| Cash Used for Investing Activities | ||||
| Sale of Short-Term Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Purchases of Property, Plant & Equipment | 0.00 | -367.30M | -236.40M | -139.70M |
| Acquisitions | 3.40M | -23.20M | -77.40M | -36.30M |
| Purchases of Short-Term Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Cash from Investing Activities | -366.60M | 7.50M | 4.60M | 9.40M |
| Cash Provided by Financing Activities | ||||
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -358.20M | -372.70M | -297.20M | -157.30M |
| Issuance of Debt | 98.50M | 47.10M | 19.80M | 612.50M |
| Cash Used for Financing Activities | ||||
| Issuance of Capital Stock | 119.20M | 12.90M | 29.20M | 237.70M |
| Repayment of Long-Term Debt | -9.40M | -226.00M | -449.40M | -1.20B |
| Repurchase of Capital Stock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Payment of Cash Dividends | -178.40M | -154.70M | -57.70M | -17.90M |
| Other Financing Charges, Net | -121.20M | 97.80M | -70.80M | -4.60M |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -91.30M | -222.90M | -528.90M | -376.10M |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes | -500.00K | -11.10M | 16.70M | 24.90M |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 238.50M | 151.50M | 115.00M | -15.90M |