chapter 8Overview of Working Capital Management(财务管理,Gregory A. Kuhlemeyer)概要1.ppt

Chapter 8 Overview of Working Capital Management 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 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 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