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
Examples of working capital in a Sentence
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As of March 31, 2024, cash balance of $21.2 million, borrowing availability under GEE Group's bank ABL credit facility was $8.2 million which remains undrawn and net working capital of $27.4 million.
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Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had working capital of $13.6 million, as compared to $13.5 million as of October 1, 2023.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024
After adjusting for the change in working capital, BP’s cash flow was in line with expectations and the profit shortfall was mainly down to a higher-than-expected tax rate, RBC analyst Biraj Borkhataria said in a note.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Europe, 7 May 2024
Since September, 777 has injected more than £150 million ($189 million) into Everton to cover working capital requirements and allow construction of a nearly 53,000-seat stadium in Liverpool’s Bramley docks.
—David Hellier, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
The gross proceeds raised from the sale of the units will be used to primarily support inventory purchases and business expansion, as well as general working capital purposes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
The decision of the board came amidst concern about working capital management, Reuters reported.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Does the buyer have working capital to support the business?
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Among other things, the proposal also asks that the teams partner with a financial institution to offer working capital loans to small businesses run by women, minorities, veterans and disabled veterans.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had working capital of $13.6 million, as compared to $13.5 million as of October 1, 2023.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024
After adjusting for the change in working capital, BP’s cash flow was in line with expectations and the profit shortfall was mainly down to a higher-than-expected tax rate, RBC analyst Biraj Borkhataria said in a note.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Europe, 7 May 2024
Since September, 777 has injected more than £150 million ($189 million) into Everton to cover working capital requirements and allow construction of a nearly 53,000-seat stadium in Liverpool’s Bramley docks.
—David Hellier, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
The gross proceeds raised from the sale of the units will be used to primarily support inventory purchases and business expansion, as well as general working capital purposes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
The decision of the board came amidst concern about working capital management, Reuters reported.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Does the buyer have working capital to support the business?
—Brian Slipka, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Among other things, the proposal also asks that the teams partner with a financial institution to offer working capital loans to small businesses run by women, minorities, veterans and disabled veterans.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Working capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20capital. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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