cash overflow
[/kæʃ ˈoʊvərfloʊ/]
nounpl: cash overflows
excesso de caixa
1. A situation where a company or individual has more cash available than needed for immediate operations or obligations
The company experienced a cash overflow after selling off several assets.
A empresa experimentou um excesso de caixa após vender vários ativos.
2. In accounting and finance, the surplus of liquid funds beyond required reserves or working capital needs
With the cash overflow, management decided to invest in new equipment.
Com o excesso de caixa, a administração decidiu investir em novos equipamentos.
3. A positive cash flow situation where incoming cash exceeds outgoing cash over a period
The positive cash overflow allowed the startup to accelerate its expansion plans.
O excesso de caixa positivo permitiu que a startup acelerasse seus planos de expansão.
In Brazilian corporate culture, cash overflow is viewed positively as a sign of financial health and operational success. It often prompts discussions about strategic reinvestment, dividend distributions, or debt reduction. The term is commonly used in financial reports and board meetings across Latin America and Portugal, and reflects modern management practices influenced by international business standards.
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