Supplemental Cash Flow Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the June 30, 2018 balance. The June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

	June 30, 2019		June 30, 2018		December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	236,412	$	249,871	$	388,490
Restricted cash	188,938		173,855		201,300
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	425,350	$	423,726	$	589,790

Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit in favor of the DOE. In addition, Laureate may at times hold a United States deposit for a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond, or otherwise have cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations. See also Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies.