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Rackspace Hosting (Rackspace Hosting) Change In Working Capital : $53 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2016)


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What is Rackspace Hosting Change In Working Capital?

Rackspace Hosting's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was $6 Mil.

Rackspace Hosting's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 was $28 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).


Rackspace Hosting Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Rackspace Hosting's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Rackspace Hosting Change In Working Capital Chart

Rackspace Hosting Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.99 34.29 -6.07 15.89 28.30

Rackspace Hosting Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Change In Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -28.90 15.70 19.50 11.50 6.20

Rackspace Hosting Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $53 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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Rackspace Hosting (Rackspace Hosting) Business Description

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Rackspace Hosting Inc was incorporated in Delaware in March 2000. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, is a provider of cloud computing services, managing web-based IT systems for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large enterprises. It offers a portfolio of integrated IT solutions for common business needs, including for ecommerce, web content management, website hosting, data services, office mail and collaboration, and private clouds. It also offers advisory services for technology strategy, security and compliance, application assessment and migration, and DevOps automation. It offers its solutions across a variety of IT form factors, including multi-tenant public cloud, dedicated single-tenant servers, private cloud, and hybrid cloud - all delivered with a commitment to open and standard technologies. Its marketing activities include web-based paid and natural search, participation in technology trade shows, conferences and customer events, advertisements in traditional and electronic (web and email-based) media, and targeted regional public relations activities. Its trademark includes Rackspace, Fanatical Support, and RackConnect. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax and various state, local, and international income taxes in numerous jurisdictions.
Executives
Alex Pinchev officer: EVP, Global Sales & Marketing BMC SOFTWARE INC, 2101 CITYWEST BLVD, HOUSTON TX 77042
Lila Tretikov director 149 NEW MONTGOMERY STREET, FLOOR 6, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105
John E Harper director 2300 WEST PLANO PARKWAY, PLANO TX 75075
Joseph Saporito officer: Chief Accounting Officer
Kevin Costello director C/O ARIBA INC, 807 11TH AVENUE, SUNNYVALE CA 94089
Graham M Weston director, 10 percent owner 425 SOLEDAD SUITE 500, SAN ANTONIO TX 78205
Eugene V Defelice officer: SVP, General Counsel 1506 COVENTRY LANE SOUTHLAKE TX 76092
Michael S Gilliland director 3720 BEVERLY DRIVE, DALLAS TX 75205
Still George J Jr director NORWEST VENTURE PARTNERS, 525 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 800, PALO ALTO CA 94301
A Lanham Napier director, officer: CEO 701 W. CASTANO, SAN ANTONIO TX 78209
Palmer L Moe director 5000 WALZEM SAN ANTONIO TX 78218
Wells Fargo & Company/mn 10 percent owner 420 MONTGOMERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94163
Promod Haque 10 percent owner C/O NORWEST VENTURE PARTNERS, 525 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 800, PALO ALTO CA 94301
Norwest Venture Partners Viii Lp 10 percent owner C/O NORWEST VENTURE PARTNERS 525 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 800 PALO ALTO CA 94301
James J Goetz 10 percent owner C/O SEQUOIA CAPITAL, 2800 SAND HILL RD, SUITE 101, MENLO PARK CA 94025

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