Sam's Motels' operations provided a negative net operating cash flow last year, yet the cash shown on its balance sheet increased. Which of the following statements could explain the increase in cash, assuming the company's financial statements were prepared under generally accepted accounting principles?

		The company had smaller retained earnings.
		The company dramatically increased its long-term debt.
		The company had no depreciation expenses.
		The company dramatically increased its fixed assets purchase.
		The company retired a large amount of its long-term debt.