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Dreamworks Animation SKG (Dreamworks Animation SKG) Change In Working Capital : $-439.9 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2016)


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What is Dreamworks Animation SKG Change In Working Capital?

Dreamworks Animation SKG's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was $-80.6 Mil.

Dreamworks Animation SKG's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 was $-323.1 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).


Dreamworks Animation SKG Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dreamworks Animation SKG'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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Dreamworks Animation SKG Change In Working Capital Chart

Dreamworks Animation SKG 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 -432.26 -434.55 -334.30 -686.54 -323.12

Dreamworks Animation SKG Quarterly Data
Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16
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 -44.19 -128.95 -98.41 -131.89 -80.61

Dreamworks Animation SKG Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-439.9 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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Dreamworks Animation SKG (Dreamworks Animation SKG) Business Description

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Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc is a Delaware Corporation incorporated on October 28, 2004. The Company creates and exploits family entertainment, including animated feature films, television series and specials, live entertainment properties and related consumer products. The Company operates through the following segments: Feature Films which consists of the development, production and exploitation of feature films in the theatrical, television, home entertainment and digital markets; Television Series and Specials which consists of the development, production and exploitation of television, direct-to-video and other non-theatrical content in the television, home entertainment and digital markets; Consumer Products which consists of merchandising and licensing activities related to the exploitation of its intellectual property rights; and All Other which consists of all other segments, primarily ATV and live performances. It has released a total of 27 animated feature films, including the franchise properties Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. In addition to the creation of feature films, it is engaged in a number of initiatives to more fully exploit its franchise and other properties. One of these initiatives is the development and production of episodic series. The Company has recently entered into long-term agreements with Netflix and certain foreign television broadcasters to deliver existing and future series over the next several years. It conducts its business in two studios: in Glendale, California and in Redwood City, California. It is currently producing six animated feature films for release in 2014 and 2015. Its films and other projects compete on a broad level with all forms of entertainment and other consumer leisure activities. Its competition for film audiences generally comes from other wide-release "event" films released into the theatrical market at or near the same time as its films.
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Lucian Grainge director C/O ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC., 3100 OCEAN PARK BLVD, SANTA MONICA CA 90405
Fazal F Merchant officer: Chief Financial Officer 2230 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Steven A Adams officer: Chief Accounting Officer 2260 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EL SEGUNDO X1 90245
Jeffrey Katzenberg director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC. 1000 FLOWER STREET GLENDALE CA 91201
Michael J Montgomery director 100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 400 SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Thomas E Freston director VIACOM INC., 1515 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10036
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Mellody L Hobson director C/O TELLABS, 1415 W DIEHL RD, NAPERVILLE IL 60563
Michael Francis officer: Chief Global Brand Officer 6501 LEGACY DRIVE, PLANO TX 75024
Lewis W Coleman director, officer: Vice Chairman
Mark Zoradi officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC., 1000 FLOWER STREET, GLENDALE CA 91201
Roger A Enrico director
Judson C Green director C/O NAVTEQ CORPORATION, 222 MERCHANDISE MART #900, CHICAGO IL 60554
Von Der Heyden Karl M director 25 CENTRAL PARK WEST, #24K, NEW YORK NY 10023

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