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Cash flow & liquidity · Specialist

Cash sweep

Also called: excess-cash sweep

ELI5

A mechanism using available cash to repay debt or move balances automatically.

Used in conversation

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Pitch context

You will see “Cash sweep” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches cash flow & liquidity.

Why it matters: In cash flow & liquidity, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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