Typically this involves forecasting cash flow for a number of years as well as estimating the long -
term cash flow of a business past that initial time - frame until the end of time.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect
of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation
of our announced acquisition
of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability
of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact
of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition
of Asco on favorable
terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes in tax law, such as the effect
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability
of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our
cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact
of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition
of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
More likely, the Inc 500 will finance themselves with internal
cash flow, as they've always done, until the
terms of the deals are more to their liking.
Corporate venture - capital firms that benefit from high
cash flows might be willing to spread out their investments over a few similar companies and take a back seat in
terms of driving their growth, while a venture - capital firm is typically motivated to take a more focused and hands - on approach for its portfolio companies.
And many times you can also lengthen the
term of the loan, which lowers your monthly payment and increases your monthly
cash flow.
Last, the
terms of the benefaction mandate that half the
cash flow goes into a fund to be spent by the dean to upgrade the school, in areas that are identified by students and faculty — anything from professional recruitment and faculty travel to minor capital upgrades and fund raising.
Businesses with adequate
cash flow will ultimately see more overall activity in
terms of bank lending this year.
«Entrusting this effort to a failing Qualcomm management who lacks the support
of its owners, and that pays out much
of its excess
cash flow in fines as a result
of serial lawbreaking, would not be in America's long -
term interests.»
«We like to have more certainty in
terms of reliable
cash flows both from vaccines and consumer health,» she said during Glaxo's first quarter earnings call Wednesday.
Only large businesses with strong balance sheets and long -
term positive
cash flow may qualify for an unsecured line
of credit.
A company might decide to sell some
of its assets in order to raise the short -
term finance they need or they may use their assets as collateral to access secured loans that might ease
cash flow concerns or help them make other important investments.
During the first quarter
of 2018, Gilead generated $ 2.3 billion in operating
cash flow, fully repaid the $ 4.5 billion
term loans borrowed in connection with Gilead's acquisition
of Kite, utilized $ 1.0 billion on stock repurchases and paid
cash dividends
of $ 753 million.
Having been on the other side
of that situation a few times myself — and given that this was a friend, not to mention our key supplier, whose
terms were a critical part
of our inventory turnover and
cash flow — I obliged.
In much the same way most people would never purchase a new car with a 30 - year loan, purchasing quick - turnaround inventory, bridging a seasonal
cash flow gap, or ramping up to fulfill the needs
of a new contract might be better suited for a short -
term loan.
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Cash flow works differently in all
of these businesses, and I've had over 30 different types
of financing» over the years including lines
of credit and
term loans.
The reason, or your loan purpose, will determine how much you need, whether you should consider a
term loan or line
of credit, what payback options your
cash flow can handle, and how quickly you need the money, are a just a few
of the many other elements that will affect your financing decisions.
In general, lines
of credit and short -
term loans are more suited for smaller or recurring business expenses, daily working capital or
cash flow gaps.
The higher the price an investor pays for that expected stream
of cash flows today, the lower the return that an investor should expect over the long -
term.
By investing in commercial real estate for the long -
term, I now have enough
cash flow where if I lose my real job, I have enough income in perpetuity to get by pretty well, not at my current standard
of living, but at an above average existence.
A small business
term loan is used to meet a business» capital needs — purchasing inventory, buying expensive equipment, building a new building, or any other business - related expense that requires more capital than is immediately available within the
cash flow of the business.
One is legitimate — every year in which short -
term interest rates are expected to be zero instead
of say, a typical 4 %, should reasonably warrant a 4 % valuation premium in stocks and bonds, over and above run -
of - the - mill historical norms (one can demonstrate this using any discounted
cash flow approach).
What's important for our discussion here is that there are essentially two ways to estimate the value
of long -
term cash flows.
Furthermore, the use
of a
cash flow metric in a long -
term incentive plan prevents executives from being rewarded for taking excessive risk because payouts under the plan are based on rolling three - year performance periods.
Meeting a temporary
cash flow need requires a different approach than borrowing to purchase a heavy piece
of equipment, expand into a new location or meet some other long -
term capital need.
Remember, most lenders want to know that you can repay a loan (which is why they ask about revenue,
cash flow, and other financial metrics), will you repay a loan (which is demonstrated by your past credit behavior and why your credit profile is so important), and that they can count on you to make each and every payment in a timely manner regardless
of what happens during the loan
term.
The metric
of «
cash flow from operations as a percentage
of revenue» has been used for more than five years as a financial metric in HP's long -
term incentive programs, and HP believes that it continues to be a key metric that both drives and demonstrates improved financial performance within the company.
This can be true even for those businesses that set aside a
cash flow cushion within their business bank accounts in anticipation
of unexpected short -
term expenses.
I doubt that Tuesday's tragedy will affect the long
term stream
of cash flows, or their growth rate by very much.
This follows from the Iron Law
of Valuation — the higher the price an investor pays for a given stream
of expected future
cash flows, the lower the long -
term return one should expect.
Venture lenders (individuals or groups with a pool
of money, or specialized banking organizations)-- they may provide
term and short -
term loans to technology businesses earlier than these loans would become available from traditional financial institutions; however, these loan facilities are usually reserved for businesses that have received venture capital investment and / or can demonstrate their ability to make loan payments from
cash flow.
A LOC has traditionally been one
of the most popular options for meeting short -
term capital and
cash flow needs for small business owners.
I received some incredible traction on the blog as a result
of two posts, one here on my site (JNJ and EMR Purchase), and the other over at 1500 Days, a guest post regarding the use
of P2P lending for short -
term cash flow.
A line
of credit is a great solution if your business regularly has short -
term cash flow needs.
These types
of investments are generating long -
term cash flows and stable revenues.
The second part
of a
cash flow statement shows the
cash flow from all investing activities, which generally include purchases or sales
of long -
term assets, such as property, plant and equipment, as well as investment securities.
And, with a strong credit profile, others are able to leverage a business line
of credit to meet short -
term needs for additional
cash flow.
We believe that by managing for increasing Collisions + Co-Learning + Connectedness (when combined with Diversity + Density), we will improve the innovation and productivity
of downtown Las Vegas over the long
term, even if it's occasionally at the cost
of short -
term profits or
cash flow.
They have long -
term agreements to sell power, giving them stable
cash flows, but they are dependent on the transfer
of assets from their parents to increase dividends.
Financial risk: The potential for gain or loss on a financial level measured in
terms of revenue, return on investment, return on equity, shareholder value, profitability, debt level, capital expenditures and free
cash flow.
The way you (properly) value a business is to weigh the price against the long -
term stream
of cash flows that you expect that business to deliver into your hands over time.
Long -
term debt and
term loans are usually only available to later - stage companies with
cash flow or sufficient equity investment to ensure repayment
of loan.
In
terms of GAAP free
cash flow, AMZN burned $ 4.2 billion in
cash in Q1 compared to $ 3.6 billion in Q1 2017.
Managing your invoice
terms is an important piece
of managing
cash flow.
More favorable
terms: Paying upfront, instead
of over time, is a huge boost to your vendors»
cash flow and reduces their carrying costs.
Paying dividends is important to investors, as it reflects the health
of a company in
terms of its
cash flow and profits.
The higher the price an investor pays for a given stream
of future
cash flows, the lower the long -
term return an investor can expect.
Short -
term financial disappointments may contribute, but stocks are a claim on an infinite stream
of future
cash flows.
Likewise, the frightening or exuberant features
of any given business cycle typically have little effect on the very, very long -
term stream
of cash flows that stocks actually deliver over time.
A loan
term of 10 to 20 years can provide you the breathing room you need as you establish yourself, work to increase your income, and manage your
cash flow wisely.
Stocks are not a claim to next year's earnings, but to a very long -
term stream
of cash flows that will be delivered into the hands
of investors over decades and decades.