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The sharp increase in **Cash and restricted cash** in Q1 2024 was primarily driven by three factors. First, the company generated a significant **$198,748 thousand** in net cash from operating activities, largely due to higher inflows from manufactured homes, accounts payable, other liabilities, and other assets. Second, there was a reduction in cash outflows from investing activities by **$15.1 million**, as spending on acquisitions, investments in joint ventures, and capital improvements decreased. Finally, the financing activities saw a change with **$130,112 thousand** used, including a **$39.0 million net repayment** on the line of credit, contributing to a net increase of **$17,344 thousand** in the overall cash balance.  **[0000895417-24-000067_els-20240331.htm:31]** 

Why did Cash and restricted cash increase so sharply in Q1 2024?

The drastic drop in the Unsecured line of credit in Q1 2024 was caused by a repayment of **$25,000 thousand** during that period. While the documents do not provide detailed specifics, they suggest this repayment was part of the company's broader efforts to manage its debt levels and potentially reduce its exposure to floating rate risks.  **[0000895417-24-000067_els-20240331.htm:3]** **[0000895417-24-000063_elsex9911q24.htm:4]** **[0000895417-24-000063_elsex9911q24.htm:11]** 

What caused the drastic drop in the Unsecured line of credit in Q1 2024?

Based on the provided documents, the **Other assets, net** decreased from **$181,950 thousand** as of December 31, 2022 to **$137,499 thousand** as of December 31, 2023; however, the documents do not offer specific details or explanations for this significant decline.  **[0000895417-24-000036_els-20231231.htm:107]** **[0000895417-24-000030_elsex9914q23.htm:5]** 

Why did Other assets, net decline so significantly by Q4 2023?

The negative territory in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Q3 2024 was primarily driven by an unfavorable adjustment for the fair market value of the company's swaps, specifically a **$10,056 thousand decrease** attributed to changes in the valuation of their interest rate swaps used as cash flow hedges.  **[0000895417-24-000102_els-20240930.htm:5]** **[0000895417-24-000102_els-20240930.htm:18]** 

What drove Accumulated other comprehensive income into negative territory in Q3 2024?

The jump in **Accounts payable and other liabilities** in Q3 2024 was primarily attributed to **net increases in manufactured homes, net, and accounts payable and other liabilities** over the nine months ended September 30, 2024.  **[0000895417-24-000102_els-20240930.htm:3]** **[0000895417-24-000097_elsex9913q24.htm:5]** **[0000895417-24-000102_els-20240930.htm:46]** 

What factors contributed to the jump in Accounts payable and other liabilities in Q3 2024?

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The lower **Operating Cash Flow in Q2 2023** was primarily due to a combination of factors. **Cash outflows increased** significantly in the area of **manufactured homes**, rising to **$(30,402) thousand**, and in **other assets, net**, where outflows reached **$(21,719) thousand**. In addition, there was a notable shift in **accounts payable and other liabilities** from an inflow to an outflow (a change from **$16,650 thousand** to **$(3,287) thousand**), and **compensation expense related to incentive plans** surged to **$12,695 thousand**. Together, these factors led to the lower operating cash flow observed in Q2 2023.  **[0000895417-23-000059_els-20230630.htm:6]** 

Why was Operating Cash Flow so low in Q2 2023?

The documents do not provide detailed specifics on the cause of the sharp negative swing. However, they mention that the change may be related to casualty-related charges and insurance recovery revenue associated with Hurricane Ian in Q4 2022.  **[0000895417-23-000003_elsex9914q22.htm:9]** 

What caused the sharp negative swing in insurance claims proceeds in Q4 2022?

The available documents do not provide a definitive explanation for why **Free Cash Flow** was low in Q4 2022. The documents only describe factors affecting **Net cash provided by operating activities** in that period, such as increases in income from property operations and various offsetting factors (increases in other assets and liabilities as well as specific payments).  **[0000895417-23-000008_els-20221231.htm:91]**  There is no specific discussion or data regarding **Free Cash Flow**.

Why was Free Cash Flow so low in Q4 2022?

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Property Operations

- Rental Income

- Other Income

Home Sales and Rentals

- Gross Revenues from Home Sales

Membership

- Annual Subscriptions

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Investments

- Interest Income

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Total Revenue

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EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES (ELS)

Financials