Table:
|  |  | Year Ended December 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $153,327 | $256,426 | $160,394 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | $(15,381) | $(6,581) | $(4,135) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | $(150,604) | $(145,184) | $(30,535) |
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (United States Dollars in thousands, except per share data and unless otherwise indicated)
Cash flows
We prepare our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows using the indirect method, under which we reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities by adjusting net income for those items that impact net income, but may not result in actual cash receipts or payments during the period. The following table provides a summary of our operating, investing and financing cash flows for the periods indicated.
Question:
How many years did the Net cash provided by operating activities exceed $200,000 thousand?
Answer: Objects satisfying the requirements:
2018
As a result, the answer is 1