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Checkpoint Systems (Checkpoint Systems) Change In Working Capital : $25.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2016)


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What is Checkpoint Systems Change In Working Capital?

Checkpoint Systems's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was $10.7 Mil.

Checkpoint Systems's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 was $9.2 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).


Checkpoint Systems Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Checkpoint Systems'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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Checkpoint Systems Change In Working Capital Chart

Checkpoint Systems 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 -33.22 58.64 -5.80 0.53 9.20

Checkpoint Systems Quarterly Data
Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16
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 -5.67 1.06 -1.83 15.64 10.68

Checkpoint Systems Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.6 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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Checkpoint Systems (Checkpoint Systems) Business Description

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Checkpoint Systems Inc was founded in 1969. Company is a manufacturer and provider of technology-driven loss prevention, inventory management and labeling solutions to the retail and apparel industries. It also provides electronic article surveillance systems and tags using RF and electro-magnetic technology. It also engineer systems using RF and acousto-magnetic technology. It operates directly in 28 countries. Its products are developed and manufactured in-house and sold through direct distribution and reseller channels. Company reported its results of operations in three segments: Merchandise Availability Solutions (MAS), Apparel Labeling Solutions (ALS), and Retail Merchandising Solutions (RMS). ALS includes the results of radio frequency identification (RFID) labels business, coupled with data management platform and network of service bureaus that manage the printing of variable information on apparel labels and tags. MAS segment, which is focused on loss prevention and Merchandise Visibility (RFID), includes EAS systems, EAS consumables, Alpha high-theft solutions, RFID systems and software and CheckView in Asia. There were no changes to the RMS Segment. Its competitors include: Tyco International Ltd., Avery Dennison Corporation, SML Group, R-Pac International Corporation, NexGen, Fineline Technologies, SATO DCS & Labeling Worldwide, Garvey Products Inc., Hallo, Avery Dennison Corporation, and Prix International.
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Dan Maurer director C/O ZAGG INC., 3855 SOUTH 500 WEST, SUITE N, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84115
Stephen N David director C/O CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., 11825 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET, CARMEL IN 46032
George Jr Babich director, officer: CEO and President 3111 W ALLEGHENY AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA 19132
Marc T Giles director 1 COLONIAL ROAD, MANCHESTER CT 06042
Jack W Partridge director
Julie Spicer England director 1665 SCENIC AVENUE, SUITE 250, COSTA MESA CA 92626
Antle William S Iii director C/O ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC., 9900 A CLAYTON ROAD, ST. LOUIS MO 63124
Rowland Bryan T.r. officer: See Remarks 101 WOLF DRIVE, THOROFARE NJ 08086
Van Der Merwe Robert P director, officer: Chairman, President and CEO
George W Off director C/O TDS, 30 N LASALLE STREET SUITE 4000, CHICAGO IL 60602
Robert O Aders director