Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 30th June, 2001 (Continued)
(Expressed in Hong Kong dollars)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
(a) Reconciliation of operating profit to net cash inflow from operating activities
2001
2000
$000's
$000's
Operating profit
Net unrealised (gains)/losses on other investments at fair value
166,593
177,483
(222)
869
Interest income
Dividends from other investments
(128,582)
(157,340)
(106)
(65)
Depreciation
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
1,331
1,481
(597)
(2)
Decrease in debtors, deposits and prepayments
356
1,141
Increase in creditors and accruals
11,313
6,617
Decrease in provision for contingency reserves
(14,300)
(11,300)
Foreign exchange
4,033
(2,305)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
39,819
16,579
(b)
Analysis of the balances of cash and cash equivalents as shown in the consolidated balance sheet
2001
$000's
2000
$000's
Deposits with banks maturing within three months of the balance sheet date Cash at banks and in hand
2,219,709 9,569
2,420,239
5,240
2,229,278
2,425,479
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