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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Merdeka Gold will use bulk of the funds raised from the IPO to repay debt, while the rest will be used for working capital to support its operation.
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Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 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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Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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