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Cash Flows The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands): Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, decreased inventories and non-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of collections. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 consisted primarily of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

2019	2018	2017

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$1,193,066	$(1,105,448)	$(1,464,085)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(872,454)	1,240,914	2,141,263

Net cash used in financing activities	(415,772)	(47,044)	(404,546)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	554	(20,392)	5,228

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$(94,606)	$68,030	$277,860

Question: What years does the table provide data for Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities?
Answer: 2019; 2018; 2017
Cash Flows The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands): Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, decreased inventories and non-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of collections. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 consisted primarily of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

2019	2018	2017

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$1,193,066	$(1,105,448)	$(1,464,085)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(872,454)	1,240,914	2,141,263

Net cash used in financing activities	(415,772)	(47,044)	(404,546)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	554	(20,392)	5,228

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$(94,606)	$68,030	$277,860

Question: What was the Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities in 2018?
Answer: 1,240,914
Cash Flows The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands): Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, decreased inventories and non-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of collections. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 consisted primarily of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

2019	2018	2017

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$1,193,066	$(1,105,448)	$(1,464,085)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(872,454)	1,240,914	2,141,263

Net cash used in financing activities	(415,772)	(47,044)	(404,546)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	554	(20,392)	5,228

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$(94,606)	$68,030	$277,860

Question: What was the Net cash used in financing activities in 2019?
Answer: (415,772)
Cash Flows The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands): Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, decreased inventories and non-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of collections. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 consisted primarily of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

2019	2018	2017

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$1,193,066	$(1,105,448)	$(1,464,085)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(872,454)	1,240,914	2,141,263

Net cash used in financing activities	(415,772)	(47,044)	(404,546)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	554	(20,392)	5,228

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$(94,606)	$68,030	$277,860

Question: What was the change in Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities between 2018 and 2019?
Answer: 2298514
Cash Flows The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands): Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, decreased inventories and non-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of collections. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 consisted primarily of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

2019	2018	2017

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$1,193,066	$(1,105,448)	$(1,464,085)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(872,454)	1,240,914	2,141,263

Net cash used in financing activities	(415,772)	(47,044)	(404,546)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	554	(20,392)	5,228

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$(94,606)	$68,030	$277,860

Question: What was the change in Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents between 2017 and 2018?
Answer: -209830
Cash Flows The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands): Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, decreased inventories and non-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of collections. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 consisted primarily of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

2019	2018	2017

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$1,193,066	$(1,105,448)	$(1,464,085)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(872,454)	1,240,914	2,141,263

Net cash used in financing activities	(415,772)	(47,044)	(404,546)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	554	(20,392)	5,228

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$(94,606)	$68,030	$277,860

Question: What was the total percentage change in Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents between 2017 and 2019?
Answer: -89.4
The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component are included in other, net within other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. In 2019, we purchased a group annuity contract to transfer the pension benefit obligations and annuity administration for a select group of retirees or their beneficiaries to an annuity provider. Upon issuance of the group annuity contract, the pension benefit obligation of $24.4 million for approximately 500 participants was irrevocably transferred to the annuity provider. The purchase of the group annuity was funded directly by the assets of the Pension Plans. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recognized a pension settlement charge of $6.7 million as a result of the transfer of the pension liability to the annuity provider and other lump sum payments made during the year. In 2018 and 2017, the Retirement Plan was amended to freeze benefit accruals under the cash balance benefit plan for certain participants under collective bargaining agreements. As a result of these amendments, we recognized a pre-tax curtailment gain of $1.2 million and $1.3 million as a component of net periodic pension cost during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

(In thousands)	2019	2018	2017

Service cost	$ 50	$ 5,809	$ 3,055

Interest cost	30,327	28,870	21,882

Expected return on plan assets	(34,627)	(38,640)	(28,459)

Amortization of:

Net actuarial loss	2,890	6,110	6,244

Prior service cost (credit)	123	(204)	(316)

Plan curtailment	—	(1,156)	(1,337)

Plan settlement	6,726	94	17

Net periodic pension cost	$ 5,489	$ 883	$ 1,086

Question: What is the service cost for 2019?
Answer: $ 50
The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component are included in other, net within other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. In 2019, we purchased a group annuity contract to transfer the pension benefit obligations and annuity administration for a select group of retirees or their beneficiaries to an annuity provider. Upon issuance of the group annuity contract, the pension benefit obligation of $24.4 million for approximately 500 participants was irrevocably transferred to the annuity provider. The purchase of the group annuity was funded directly by the assets of the Pension Plans. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recognized a pension settlement charge of $6.7 million as a result of the transfer of the pension liability to the annuity provider and other lump sum payments made during the year. In 2018 and 2017, the Retirement Plan was amended to freeze benefit accruals under the cash balance benefit plan for certain participants under collective bargaining agreements. As a result of these amendments, we recognized a pre-tax curtailment gain of $1.2 million and $1.3 million as a component of net periodic pension cost during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

(In thousands)	2019	2018	2017

Service cost	$ 50	$ 5,809	$ 3,055

Interest cost	30,327	28,870	21,882

Expected return on plan assets	(34,627)	(38,640)	(28,459)

Amortization of:

Net actuarial loss	2,890	6,110	6,244

Prior service cost (credit)	123	(204)	(316)

Plan curtailment	—	(1,156)	(1,337)

Plan settlement	6,726	94	17

Net periodic pension cost	$ 5,489	$ 883	$ 1,086

Question: In 2019, what was the pension settlement charge recognized?
Answer: $6.7 million
The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component are included in other, net within other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. In 2019, we purchased a group annuity contract to transfer the pension benefit obligations and annuity administration for a select group of retirees or their beneficiaries to an annuity provider. Upon issuance of the group annuity contract, the pension benefit obligation of $24.4 million for approximately 500 participants was irrevocably transferred to the annuity provider. The purchase of the group annuity was funded directly by the assets of the Pension Plans. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recognized a pension settlement charge of $6.7 million as a result of the transfer of the pension liability to the annuity provider and other lump sum payments made during the year. In 2018 and 2017, the Retirement Plan was amended to freeze benefit accruals under the cash balance benefit plan for certain participants under collective bargaining agreements. As a result of these amendments, we recognized a pre-tax curtailment gain of $1.2 million and $1.3 million as a component of net periodic pension cost during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

(In thousands)	2019	2018	2017

Service cost	$ 50	$ 5,809	$ 3,055

Interest cost	30,327	28,870	21,882

Expected return on plan assets	(34,627)	(38,640)	(28,459)

Amortization of:

Net actuarial loss	2,890	6,110	6,244

Prior service cost (credit)	123	(204)	(316)

Plan curtailment	—	(1,156)	(1,337)

Plan settlement	6,726	94	17

Net periodic pension cost	$ 5,489	$ 883	$ 1,086

Question: What was the pre-tax curtailment gain in 2018?
Answer: $1.2 million