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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According to Wells Fargo Supply Chain Finance, many companies are ordering conservatively to manage working capital and shield themselves from exposure to the volatility of import costs.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, a manufacturer funding seasonal working capital needs with a floating-rate loan can use a cap to prevent a sudden 200 to 300 basis point spike from destroying margins.
—Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In addition, there’s a noticeable uptick in working capital finance, which reflects a proactive stance on cash flow management.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
In conjunction with the acquisition, a new working capital facility equivalent to SEK2.5B has been established and the company will be cancelling its existing €646M guarantee facility.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, a manufacturer funding seasonal working capital needs with a floating-rate loan can use a cap to prevent a sudden 200 to 300 basis point spike from destroying margins.
—Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In addition, there’s a noticeable uptick in working capital finance, which reflects a proactive stance on cash flow management.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
In conjunction with the acquisition, a new working capital facility equivalent to SEK2.5B has been established and the company will be cancelling its existing €646M guarantee facility.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for working capital
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“Working capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20capital. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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