Net Operating Working Capital Behavior: A First Look
Financial Management, Vol. 39, No. 2, 2010
44 Pages Posted: 22 Jun 2009 Last revised: 10 Jun 2011
Date Written: June 17, 2009
Abstract
Net operating working capital captures multiple dimensions of firms’ adjustments to operating and financial conditions. Sales growth, uncertainty of sales, costly external financing, and financial distress encourage firms to pursue more aggressive working capital strategies. Firms with greater internal financing capacity and superior capital market access employ more conservative working capital policies. Results are robust to unobserved heterogeneity and industry effects. The evidence suggests that operating and financing conditions should be considered when evaluating working capital behavior, not just industry averages. Additionally, industry concentration magnifies the effect of sales growth.
Keywords: working capital, short-term financial management
JEL Classification: G29, M41
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