working capital
noun
: capital actively turned over in or available for use in the course of business activity:
a
: the excess of current assets over current liabilities
b
: all capital of a business except that invested in capital assets
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On the other hand, a decrease in working capital results in cash being released.
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Vipul Bansal, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
The proceeds will fund working capital and growth initiatives including strategic hires, increased brand marketing and broadening the availability of its market-leading footwear.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Apex also committed to investing approximately $10 billion into Paramount’s working capital post-closing as part of Apex’s business plan for the company.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2024
For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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Vipul Bansal, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
The proceeds will fund working capital and growth initiatives including strategic hires, increased brand marketing and broadening the availability of its market-leading footwear.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Apex also committed to investing approximately $10 billion into Paramount’s working capital post-closing as part of Apex’s business plan for the company.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2024
For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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“Working capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20capital. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
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