LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2021 were $28.6 million compared to $31.6 million at December 31, 2020. The following table sets forth the cash flows for the applicable periods:
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| | Six months ended June 30, |
(in thousands) | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 6,103 | | $ | 11,695 |
Net cash used for investing activities | | | (541) | | | (1,031) |
Net cash used for financing activities | | $ | (8,526) | | $ | (7,854) |
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 decreased $5.6 million compared to the same period in 2020. This decrease is primarily due to an unfavorable change in working capital due to shipment delays due to supply chain disruptions partially offset by an increase in net income.
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $6.1 million. Net income of $13.9 million was offset by an unfavorable change in the primary components of our working capital (accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable) of $11.3 million, mainly due to an increase in inventories, combined with increases of $1.7 million in other accrued expenses due to increased production and sales and other long-term liabilities of $1.9 million related to the supplemental retirement plan.
Cash used for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $0.5 million compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2020. This favorable change is primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2021 in comparison to the same period of the prior year.
Cash used for financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased $0.7 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to higher dividends paid to common shareholders compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
The Company believes that the liquidity provided by existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, its overall strong capitalization, cash generated by operations and the Company’s ability to sell up to approximately $150 million in shares of its common stock under the Company’s shelf registration statement will provide sufficient capital to meet the Company’s requirements for at least the next twelve months. The Company’s decisions about the amount of cash to be used for investing and financing purposes are influenced by its capital position and the expected amount of cash to be provided by operations.
Cash Requirements
The Company currently expects that capital expenditures in 2021 will be approximately $1.9 million, of which $0.5 million has been spent through June 30, 2021.
The Company participates in a multiple employer Retirement Income Plan, sponsored by RPC, Inc. (“RPC”). The Company did not contribute to this plan during the first six months of 2021 and does not expect to make any contributions for the remainder of 2021.
The Company has repurchased an aggregate total of 6,679,572 shares in the open market under the Company stock repurchase program, which began in 2002. As of June 30, 2021, there are 1,570,428 shares that remain available for repurchase under the current authorization. There were no shares repurchased under this program during the first six months of 2021.
On July 27, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share payable September 10, 2021 to common stockholders of record at the close of business August 10, 2021. The Company expects to continue to pay cash dividends to common stockholders, subject to industry conditions and Marine Products’ earnings, financial condition, and other relevant factors.