Consolidated statement of cash flows

In thousands of CHF

Note

2016

2015

Net income

27,336

17,106

Income tax

11

8,754

4,973

Depreciation and amortization

8/9

11,226

10,230

Interest expense/(income), net

22

1,451

1,024

Share-based payments

28

1,107

439

Losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment

9

7

Other non-cash (income)/expense

(625)

1,936

Change in provisions

15

1,834

102

Change in other working capital

(11,479)

7,724

Interest received

15

11

Taxes paid

(6,450)

(7,881)

Net cash provided by operating activities

33,178

35,672

Purchase price payment for acquisition of subsidiary

4/25

(2,630)

(8,190)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

8

(16,995)

(11,371)

Purchases of intangible assets

9

(2,668)

(2,486)

Disposals of property, plant and equipment

8

715

72

Net cash used in investing activities

(21,579)

(21,974)

Proceeds from new bank loans

12

0

5,809

Net proceeds from issue of bond (2016-2021)

59,600

0

Repayment of bank loans

12

(11,237)

(4,270)

Interest paid

(635)

(745)

Distribution to shareholders of COMET Holding AG

(8,512)

(8,493)

Net cash used in financing activities

39,216

(7,699)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

50,816

5,999

Foreign currency translation differences on cash and cash equivalents

(279)

(261)

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1

24,295

18,559

Net cash and cash equivalents at December 31

74,832

24,295