cash flow deficit
[kæʃ floʊ ˈdɛfɪsɪt]
nounpl: cash flow deficits
déficit de fluxo de caixa
1. A financial situation where the amount of cash flowing out of a business exceeds the amount flowing in during a specific period
The startup experienced a cash flow deficit in its first year of operations despite generating revenue.
A startup enfrentou um déficit de fluxo de caixa em seu primeiro ano de operações apesar de gerar receita.
2. The negative difference between cash inflows and outflows in a cash flow statement
Management needs to address the recurring cash flow deficit before the company runs out of reserves.
A administração precisa resolver o déficit de fluxo de caixa recorrente antes que a empresa esgote suas reservas.
3. A shortfall in available cash that may require financing, asset liquidation, or operational restructuring
The company obtained a line of credit to cover the cash flow deficit caused by seasonal variations.
A empresa obteve uma linha de crédito para cobrir o déficit de fluxo de caixa causado por variações sazonais.
Cash flow deficit is a critical concern in both Brazilian and American business environments. In Brazil, many small and medium-sized enterprises struggle with cash flow deficits due to delayed payment cycles and seasonal business variations. In the USA, startups and growth-stage companies frequently operate with cash flow deficits while investing in expansion. Understanding and managing cash flow deficits is essential for business survival and is a key metric that investors, creditors, and financial analysts monitor closely.
NYC Slang
cash crunch; being in the red
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