EX 7-25 Variation in cash flows
Mattel, Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets toy products worldwide. Mattel’s toys include Barbie™ fashion dolls and accessories, Hot Wheels™, and Fisher-Price brands.
For a recent year, Mattel reported the following net cash flows from operating activities (in thousands):
| First quarter ending March 31 | $ (41,844) |
| Second quarter ending June 30 | (184,934) |
| Third quarter ending September 30 | (55,548) |
| Fourth quarter ending December 31 | 955,600 |
Explain why Mattel reported negative net cash flows from operating activities during the first three quarters and a large positive cash flow for the fourth quarter, with overall net positive cash flow for the year.
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