Cash Flows from Operating Activities Higher cash inflow from operations of $86.1 million (2000: $38.8 million) was mainly due to the following: The significant items in the cash outflow from investing activities of $70.8 million (2000: $56.7 million) were: Net cash outflow from financing activities was $25.5 million (2000: Inflow $30.6 million). The main reasons for the decrease were payments for an on-market buy back of ordinary shares of $10.5 million, payment of $37.6 million for Class B shares and an increase in dividends paid of $13.6 million. These were partially offset by increased net proceeds from interest bearing liabilities of $5.2 million. $ million  Higher receivals and storage, and an increase in marketing revenue,  enhanced by a small reduction in debtors at end of financial year 236.6 Increase in payments to suppliers and employees (167.1) Increase in borrowing costs due to significant investment activity (6.3) Increase in income tax paid (16.2) $ million  Purchase of shares in AWB Limited (25.2) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (52.3) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities Discussion and analysis of Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 49 GrainCorp 2001 Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2001 GrainCorp Limited and Controlled Entities 