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Layne Christensen Co (Layne Christensen Co) Change In Working Capital : $-23.2 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2018)


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What is Layne Christensen Co Change In Working Capital?

Layne Christensen Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2018 was $-20.1 Mil.

Layne Christensen Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2018 was $-15.8 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).


Layne Christensen Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Layne Christensen Co'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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Layne Christensen Co Change In Working Capital Chart

Layne Christensen Co Annual Data
Trend Jan09 Jan10 Jan11 Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.83 -17.57 -11.66 19.07 -15.75

Layne Christensen Co Quarterly Data
Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18
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 -12.57 -5.98 -3.35 6.15 -20.06

Layne Christensen Co Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.2 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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Layne Christensen Co (Layne Christensen Co) Business Description

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Layne Christensen Co started more than 100 years ago as a water-well drilling company, and over the years, it has expanded to include water treatment and infrastructure construction services, and mineral exploration drilling services. In 2002, the company entered the energy industry and now develops and produces gas from tight shales and coal seams.
Executives
Nesser John T Iii director 777 N ELDRIDGE PARKWAY, HOUSTON TX 77079
Alan Krusi director AECOM, 555 SOUTH FLOWER ST. 37TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90071
J Michael Anderson officer: Senior Vice President and CFO
Brown David A B director
Michael J Caliel director 1800 WEST LOOP SOUTH, SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX 77027
Nelson Obus director
Wynnefield Small Cap Value Offshore Fund Ltd other: Affiliate 450 SEVENTH AVE, STE 509, NEW YORK NY 10123
Wynnefield Capital Inc other: Affiliate 450 SEVENTH AVE, STE 509, NEW YORK NY 10123
Wynnefield Partners Small Cap Value Lp other: Affiliate 450 SEVENTH AVENUE, SUITE 509, NEW YORK NY 10123
Wynnefield Capital Management Llc other: Affiliate 450 SEVENTH AVE, STE 509, NEW YORK NY 10123
Wynnefield Partners Small Cap Value Lp I other: Affiliate 450 SEVENTH AVENUE, SUITE 509, NEW YORK NY 10123
Joshua Landes other: Affiliate
Andrew B Schmitt director 1900 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY, MISSION WOODS KS 66205
Donald K Miller director
Wynnefield Capital, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan director, 10 percent owner 450 SEVENTH AVENUE, SUITE 509, NEW YORK NY 10123

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