Modeling & Forecasting

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Why can a long cash conversion cycle create financing needs in a model?

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Cash is tied up longer in working capital.

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If capex increases in a forecast, what is the immediate effect on free cash flow?

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Free cash flow decreases.

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Why must PP&E be tied to capex projections in a financial statement model?

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Because capex drives the future asset base and related depreciation.

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