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TeleCommunication Systems (TeleCommunication Systems) Cash Flow from Operations : $1.0 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2015)


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What is TeleCommunication Systems Cash Flow from Operations?

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Sep. 2015, TeleCommunication Systems's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $3.0 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $4.4 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $-6.4 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $0.3 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0.0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0.0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $1.2 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $0.4 Mil. In all, TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $2.9 Mil.


TeleCommunication Systems Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

The historical data trend for TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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TeleCommunication Systems Cash Flow from Operations Chart

TeleCommunication Systems Annual Data
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TeleCommunication Systems Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


TeleCommunication Systems  (NAS:TSYS) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

TeleCommunication Systems's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $3.0 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

TeleCommunication Systems's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $4.4 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

TeleCommunication Systems's change in working capital for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $-6.4 Mil. It means TeleCommunication Systems's working capital declined by $6.4 Mil from Jun. 2015 to Sep. 2015 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

TeleCommunication Systems's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.3 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

TeleCommunication Systems's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

TeleCommunication Systems's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

TeleCommunication Systems's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $1.2 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

TeleCommunication Systems's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.4 Mil.


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TeleCommunication Systems (TeleCommunication Systems) Business Description

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TeleCommunication Systems Inc is a Maryland corporation, founded in 1987. The Company develops and delivers wireless communication technology, the development of which has led to ownership of 349 patents and nearly 400 patent applications. It delivers cellular network computing services that include public safety solutions for 9-1-1 call delivery, precision location platforms, and applications that include navigation, locator applications and text messaging, as well as secure wireless communications systems and professional services, including cybersecurity training and technology for defense and other government customers. Customers use its "mobile cloud" software functionality through connections to and from network operations centers, paying the Company monthly fees based on the number of subscribers, cell sites, call center circuits, or other metrics. The Company does business with the U.S. federal government as a prime contractor under major technology contract vehicles, as well as state, local and foreign government entities. The Company's segments include Government, and Commercial. Through the Government Segment, it provides professional services including field support of deployable wireless systems and cybersecurity training to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government and foreign customers. It owns and operates secure satellite teleport facilities, resell access to satellite airtime (known as space segment), and design, furnish, install and operate wireless communication systems and components, including its SwiftLink deployable communication systems which integrate high speed, satellite and internet protocol technology with secure, federal government-approved cryptologic devices. Through the Commercial segment, it enables 9-1-1 call routing via cellular, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and next generation technology. Other hosted and managed services include cellular carrier infrastructure for text messaging and location-based platforms and applications, including turn-by-turn navigation. Commercial segment customers include wireless carrier network operators, Voice over Internet Protocol service providers, wireless device manufacturers, automotive industry suppliers, and state and local governments. SwiftLink, Xypoint, AtlasBook, Gokivo, Connections that Matter, Designed for Mobility, Secure the Edge, Art of Exploitation, and Enabling Convergent Technologies are registered trademarks or service marks of the Company. The Company sells products and services through direct sales force and through indirect channels. The Company is subject to procurement and other related laws and regulations which carry significant penalties for non-compliance.
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Bell Don Carlos Iii director 3713 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD, DALLAS TX 75225
Michael P Madon director 7732 BRIDLE PATH LN, MCLEAN VA 22102
Riverview Group Llc 10 percent owner 399 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Israel A Englander other: May be deemed as group member. C/O MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC, 399 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Millennium Management Llc other: May be deemed as group member. 399 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Integrated Holding Group, L.p. other: May be deemed as group member. C/O MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC, 666 FIFTH AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10103-0899

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