Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 42 expd 02 Cash Flows In thousands Years ended December 31, 2002 2001 2000 Operating Activities: Net earnings $ 112,529 97,243 83,035 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for losses on accounts receivable 2,382 297 4,043 Depreciation and amortization 22,725 23,544 22,481 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (687) 2,377 1,203 Tax benefits from employee stock plans 5,958 15,863 8,926 Gain on sale of property and equipment (1,696) (169) (35) Amortization of cost in excess of net assets of acquired businesses and other intangible assets 950 1,074 920 Impairment write down of other assets 3,502 – – Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (99,152) 64,772 (34,399) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and taxes payable 71,089 (32,774) 57,805 Other (1,107) (4,613) 10,479 Net cash provided by operating activities 116,493 167,614 154,458