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## Cash Flows from Operations 

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In fiscal 2010, our operations generated $2,181 million of cash compared to $1,828 million in fiscal 2009. The $353 million increase primarily reflects the $221 million increase in net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests. Fiscal 2009 cash flows from operations were also affected by several transactions. We voluntarily contributed $200 million to our principal domestic pension plans. In addition, net earnings, including earnings attrib- utable to noncontrolling interests for fiscal 2009 included an $85 million net gain on the sale of certain product lines and a $41 million gain on the insurance settlement covering the loss at our La Salteña pasta manufacturing facility in Argentina. 

Accounts payable generated $186 million more cash year-over-year primarily due to an increase in SG&A expense and shifts in timing. Accounts receivable was a $203 million increased use of cash primarily driven by sales timing shifts. Inventory used $11 million less cash in fiscal 2010. 

We strive to grow core working capital at or below our growth in net sales. For fiscal 2010, core working capital increased 3 per- cent, compared to net sales growth of 1 percent which included the effects of one less week in fiscal 2010. In fiscal 2009, core working capital declined 1 percent, compared to net sales growth of 8 percent, and in fiscal 2008, core working capital grew 12 percent compared to net sales growth of 10 percent. 

In fiscal 2009, our operations generated $1,828 million of cash compared to $1,730 million in fiscal 2008, primarily reflecting a $304 million reduction in the use of working capital in fiscal 2009, partially offset by a $200 million voluntary contribution made to our principal domestic pension plans. 

## Cash Flows from Investing Activities 

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In fiscal 2010, cash used by investing activities increased by $432 million from fiscal 2009 primarily due to $245 million of proceeds from the sale of certain product lines in fiscal 2009 and the $41 million received in fiscal 2009 related to insurance pro- ceeds from the settlement with the insurance carrier covering the loss at our La Salteña pasta manufacturing facility in Argentina. We also invested $131 million in affiliates in fiscal 2010, mainly our CPW joint venture, to repay local borrowings. 

Capital expenditures in fiscal 2010 increased $87 million from fiscal 2009 as we increased manufacturing capacity for cereal, snack bars, and yogurt products. 

In fiscal 2009, cash used by investing activities decreased by $154 million from fiscal 2008 primarily due to proceeds of $245 million from the sale of certain product lines. We also 

