Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Change In Working Capital : JMD-14 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2008)

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What is Berger Paints Jamaica Change In Working Capital?

Berger Paints Jamaica's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was JMD-14 Mil.

Berger Paints Jamaica's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 was JMD-14 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).

Berger Paints Jamaica Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

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Berger Paints Jamaica Change In Working Capital Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data

Trend

Dec08

Change In Working Capital

-14.12

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
	Dec08
Change In Working Capital	-14.12

Berger Paints Jamaica Change In Working Capital Calculation

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2008 was JMD-14 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 Ended	January 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.

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Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Business Description

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Address

256 Spanish Town Road, P O Box 8, Kingston, JAM, 11

Website

https://www.bergerpaintscaribbean.com

Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of paint and paint related products. The company's products and services include consumer service, protective coatings, marine paints and architectural and wood finishes. It offers paints, primers, textures, wood finishes, and light industrial finishes. It serves homes and institutions. The group has a strong presence in five regions of the world, including Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South Pacific, and the Caribbean, through its five corporate brands - Berger International, Asian Paints, SCIB Paints, Apco Coatings, Taubmans, and Kadisco.