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Using the table below, explain the difference between net income and cash flow from operating activities for Techno in 2009 and analyze their cash flows for 2008 and 2009.
| (in thousands) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Net income | $ 316,354 | $ 242,329 |
| Noncash charges (credits) to income | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 68,156 | 62,591 |
| Deferred taxes | 15,394 | 22,814 |
| $ 399,904 | $ 327,734 | |
| Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Assets and Liabilities: | ||
| Receivables | (288,174) | (49,704) |
| Inventories | (159,419) | (145,554) |
| Other current assets | (1,470) | 3,832 |
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities | 73,684 | 41,079 |
| Total Cash Provided by Operations | $ 24,525 | $ 177,387 |
| Investment activities | ||
| Additions to plant and equipment | (94,1760) | (93,136) |
| Other investment activities | 14,408 | (34,771) |
| Net investment activities | ($ 79,768) | ($ 127,907) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Purchases of treasury stock | (45,854) | (39,267) |
| Dividends paid | (49,290) | (22,523) |
| Net changes in short-term borrowing | 125,248 | 45,067 |
| Additions to long-term borrowings | 135,249 | 4,610 |
| Repayments of long-term borrowings | (250,564) | |
| Net financing activities | $ 165,353 | ($ 262,677) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash | $ 110,110 | ($ 213,197) |
| Beginning cash balance | 78,114 | 291,311 |
| Ending cash balance | $ 188,224 | $78,114 |
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