Overview of Working Capital Management

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After studying Chapter 8, you should be able to: Explain how

After studying Chapter 8, you should be able to:

Explain how the

definition of "working capital" differs between financial analysts and accountants.
Understand the two fundamental decision issues in working capital management -- and the trade-offs involved in making these decisions.
Discuss how to determine the optimal level of current assets.
Describe the relationship between profitability, liquidity, and risk in the management of working capital.
Explain how to classify working capital according to its “components” and according to “time” (i.e., either permanent or temporary).
Describe the hedging (maturity matching) approach to financing and the advantages/disadvantages of short- versus long-term financing.
Explain how the financial manager combines the current asset decision with the liability structure decision.
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Overview of Working Capital Management Working Capital Concepts Working Capital Issues

Overview of Working Capital Management

Working Capital Concepts
Working Capital Issues
Financing Current Assets:

Short-Term and Long-Term Mix
Combining Liability Structure and Current Asset Decisions
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Working Capital Concepts Net Working Capital Current Assets - Current Liabilities.

Working Capital Concepts

Net Working Capital
Current Assets - Current Liabilities.
Gross Working Capital
The

firm’s investment in current assets.
Working Capital Management
The administration of the firm’s current assets and the financing needed to support current assets.
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Significance of Working Capital Management In a typical manufacturing firm, current

Significance of Working Capital Management

In a typical manufacturing firm, current assets

exceed one-half of total assets.
Excessive levels can result in a substandard Return on Investment (ROI).
Current liabilities are the principal source of external financing for small firms.
Requires continuous, day-to-day managerial supervision.
Working capital management affects the company’s risk, return, and share price.
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Working Capital Issues Assumptions 50,000 maximum units of production Continuous production

Working Capital Issues

Assumptions
50,000 maximum units of production
Continuous production
Three different policies for

current asset levels are possible

Optimal Amount (Level) of Current Assets

0 25,000 50,000

OUTPUT (units)

ASSET LEVEL ($)

Current Assets

Policy C

Policy A

Policy B

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Impact on Liquidity Liquidity Analysis Policy Liquidity A High B Average

Impact on Liquidity

Liquidity Analysis
Policy Liquidity
A High
B Average
C Low
Greater current asset levels generate

more liquidity; all other factors held constant.

Optimal Amount (Level) of Current Assets

0 25,000 50,000

OUTPUT (units)

ASSET LEVEL ($)

Current Assets

Policy C

Policy A

Policy B

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Impact on Expected Profitability Return on Investment = Net Profit Total

Impact on Expected Profitability

Return on Investment =
Net Profit
Total Assets
Let Current Assets

= (Cash + Rec. + Inv.)
Return on Investment =
Net Profit
Current + Fixed Assets

Optimal Amount (Level) of Current Assets

0 25,000 50,000

OUTPUT (units)

ASSET LEVEL ($)

Current Assets

Policy C

Policy A

Policy B

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Impact on Expected Profitability Profitability Analysis Policy Profitability A Low B

Impact on Expected Profitability

Profitability Analysis
Policy Profitability
A Low
B Average
C High
As current asset

levels decline, total assets will decline and the ROI will rise.

Optimal Amount (Level) of Current Assets

0 25,000 50,000

OUTPUT (units)

ASSET LEVEL ($)

Current Assets

Policy C

Policy A

Policy B

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Impact on Risk Decreasing cash reduces the firm’s ability to meet

Impact on Risk

Decreasing cash reduces the firm’s ability to meet its

financial obligations. More risk!
Stricter credit policies reduce receivables and possibly lose sales and customers. More risk!
Lower inventory levels increase stockouts and lost sales. More risk!

Optimal Amount (Level) of Current Assets

0 25,000 50,000

OUTPUT (units)

ASSET LEVEL ($)

Current Assets

Policy C

Policy A

Policy B

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Impact on Risk Risk Analysis Policy Risk A Low B Average

Impact on Risk

Risk Analysis
Policy Risk
A Low
B Average
C High
Risk increases as the level

of current assets are reduced.

Optimal Amount (Level) of Current Assets

0 25,000 50,000

OUTPUT (units)

ASSET LEVEL ($)

Current Assets

Policy C

Policy A

Policy B

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Summary of the Optimal Amount of Current Assets SUMMARY OF OPTIMAL

Summary of the Optimal Amount of Current Assets

SUMMARY OF OPTIMAL CURRENT

ASSET ANALYSIS
Policy Liquidity Profitability Risk
A High Low Low
B Average Average Average
C Low High High

1. Profitability varies inversely with liquidity.
2. Profitability moves together with risk.
(risk and return go hand in hand!)

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Classifications of Working Capital Time Permanent Temporary Components Cash, marketable securities, receivables, and inventory

Classifications of Working Capital

Time
Permanent
Temporary

Components
Cash, marketable securities, receivables, and inventory

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Permanent Working Capital The amount of current assets required to meet

Permanent Working Capital

The amount of current assets required to meet a

firm’s long-term minimum needs.

Permanent current assets

TIME

DOLLAR AMOUNT

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Temporary Working Capital The amount of current assets that varies with

Temporary Working Capital

The amount of current assets that varies with seasonal

requirements.

Permanent current assets

TIME

DOLLAR AMOUNT

Temporary current assets

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Financing Current Assets: Short-Term and Long-Term Mix Spontaneous Financing: Trade credit,

Financing Current Assets: Short-Term and Long-Term Mix

Spontaneous Financing: Trade credit, and

other payables and accruals, that arise spontaneously in the firm’s day-to-day operations.
Based on policies regarding payment for purchases, labor, taxes, and other expenses.
We are concerned with managing non-spontaneous financing of assets.
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Hedging (or Maturity Matching) Approach A method of financing where each

Hedging (or Maturity Matching) Approach

A method of financing where each asset

would be offset with a financing instrument of the same approximate maturity.

TIME

DOLLAR AMOUNT

Long-term financing

Fixed assets

Current assets*

Short-term financing**

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Hedging (or Maturity Matching) Approach * Less amount financed spontaneously by

Hedging (or Maturity Matching) Approach

* Less amount financed spontaneously by payables

and accruals.
** In addition to spontaneous financing (payables and accruals).

TIME

DOLLAR AMOUNT

Long-term financing

Fixed assets

Current assets*

Short-term financing**

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Financing Needs and the Hedging Approach Fixed assets and the non-seasonal

Financing Needs and the Hedging Approach

Fixed assets and the non-seasonal portion

of current assets are financed with long-term debt and equity (long-term profitability of assets to cover the long-term financing costs of the firm).
Seasonal needs are financed with short-term loans (under normal operations sufficient cash flow is expected to cover the short-term financing cost).
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Self-Liquidating Nature of Short-Term Loans Seasonal orders require the purchase of

Self-Liquidating Nature of Short-Term Loans

Seasonal orders require the purchase of inventory

beyond current levels.
Increased inventory is used to meet the increased demand for the final product.
Sales become receivables.
Receivables are collected and become cash.
The resulting cash funds can be used to pay off the seasonal short-term loan and cover associated long-term financing costs.
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Risks vs. Costs Trade-Off (Conservative Approach) Long-Term Financing Benefits Less worry

Risks vs. Costs Trade-Off (Conservative Approach)

Long-Term Financing Benefits
Less worry in refinancing

short-term obligations
Less uncertainty regarding future interest costs
Long-Term Financing Risks
Borrowing more than what is necessary
Borrowing at a higher overall cost (usually)
Result
Manager accepts less expected profits in exchange for taking less risk.
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Risks vs. Costs Trade-Off (Conservative Approach) Firm can reduce risks associated

Risks vs. Costs Trade-Off (Conservative Approach)

Firm can reduce risks associated with

short-term borrowing by using a larger proportion of long-term financing.

TIME

DOLLAR AMOUNT

Long-term financing

Fixed assets

Current assets

Short-term financing

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Comparison with an Aggressive Approach Short-Term Financing Benefits Financing long-term needs

Comparison with an Aggressive Approach

Short-Term Financing Benefits
Financing long-term needs with a

lower interest cost than short-term debt
Borrowing only what is necessary
Short-Term Financing Risks
Refinancing short-term obligations in the future
Uncertain future interest costs
Result
Manager accepts greater expected profits in exchange for taking greater risk.
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Firm increases risks associated with short-term borrowing by using a larger

Firm increases risks associated with short-term borrowing by using a larger

proportion of short-term financing.

TIME

DOLLAR AMOUNT

Long-term financing

Fixed assets

Current assets

Short-term financing

Risks vs. Costs Trade-Off (Aggressive Approach)

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Summary of Short- vs. Long-Term Financing Financing Maturity Asset Maturity SHORT-TERM

Summary of Short- vs. Long-Term Financing

Financing
Maturity

Asset
Maturity

SHORT-TERM

LONG-TERM

Low
Risk-Profitability

Moderate
Risk-Profitability

Moderate
Risk-Profitability

High
Risk-Profitability

SHORT-TERM
(Temporary)

LONG-TERM
(Permanent)