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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That includes plant equipment, engineering, contingency for industrial risk, working capital, required reserve accounts and ongoing operating expenses until the operation turns profitable.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some raised prices beyond the tariff itself because working capital costs rose — tariffs must be paid before goods are sold, tightening cash flow and often requiring short-term borrowing.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
That only became more true in the opening half of 2025-26: working capital fell from minus €357m as of June 2025 to minus €406m at the end of December.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The remainder of the money will go for working capital and general corporate purposes.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some raised prices beyond the tariff itself because working capital costs rose — tariffs must be paid before goods are sold, tightening cash flow and often requiring short-term borrowing.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
That only became more true in the opening half of 2025-26: working capital fell from minus €357m as of June 2025 to minus €406m at the end of December.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The remainder of the money will go for working capital and general corporate purposes.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Working capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20capital. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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