Based on the information above, 1) Discuss how cash flow from operations (CFO) has changed over the

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Based on the information above,

1) Discuss how cash flow from operations (CFO) has changed over the three years and specifically what accounts are responsible for the change.

2) Discuss the primary cash inflows for the company and whether these are desirable. For example, if the majority of cash inflows are from operations, this would be desirable because they are financing their business with sales. If the majority of cash inflows are from financing (ie. loans), this could be a problem.

3) Also discuss the primary cash outflows. Where does the company spend the most cash? What does this tell you about future growth? Do you think the overall cash position is good? Put the adjustment for 2011 non-cash restructuring charge to "Other non-cash items, net".

	Oct 27, 2013	Oct 28, 2012	Oct 30, 2011
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 256	$ 109	$ 1,926
Depreciation and amortization	410	422	246
Stock-based compensation	162	182	146
Restructuring and impairment charges	63	168
Increase (decrease) in provision for deferred income taxes	(91)	222	136
(Gain) loss on sales of investments, acquisitions, and securities
(Gain) loss on sales of property, plant, and equipment
Other non-cash items, net	278	421	(30)
(Increase) decrease in receivables	(404)	493	292
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(141)	679	(163)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and income taxes payable	78	(469)	(310)
Increase (decrease) in deferred liabilities	39	(412)	267
Other assets and liabilities, net	(27)	36	(81)
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
Sales of property, plant, and equipment	7		130
Purchases of marketable securities and short-term investments	(607)	(1,327)	(1,137)
Sales of marketable securities and short-term investments	1,013	1,019	1,923
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(1)	(4,190)
Other investing activities, net	(197)	(162)	(209)
Short-term borrowings, net
Proceeds from long-term borrowings			1,730
Payment of long-term borrowings		(1)
Proceeds from sales of common stock	182	97	95
Repurchase of common stock / treasury stock	(245)	(1,416)	(468)
Dividends to shareholders	(456)	(434)	(397)
Other financing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, net		(5)	6
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	1392	5,960	1,858
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	92	94	14
Income taxes (refunded)	102	79	289