Quantum Dots, Inc., is a nanotechnology company that manufactures quantum dots, which are tiny pieces of silicon

Quantum Dots, Inc., is a nanotechnology company that manufactures €œquantum dots,€ which are tiny pieces of silicon consisting of 100 or more molecules. Quantum dots can be used to illuminate very small objects, enabling scientists to see the blood vessels beneath a mouse€™s skin ripple with each heartbeat, at the rate of 100 times per second. Evaluate this research-intensive company€™s cash flows, assuming the following was reported in its statement of cashflows.

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Current Year Previous Year Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities Purchases of research equipment Proceeds from selling all short-term investments Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities $ (50,790) (250,770) 35,000 (215,770) $(46,730) (480,145) (480,145) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Additional long-term debt borrowed Proceeds from stock issuance Cash dividends paid Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash Cash at beginning of period Cash at end of period 100,000 140,000 200,000 200,000 (10,000) 390,000 240,000 (26,560) 29,025 $ 2,465 (136,875) 165,900 $ 29,025