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Earnings releases, calls & guidance · Working

Capital-expenditure guidance

Also called: capex guidance

ELI5

Management's forecast for future capital spending.

Used in conversation

“Can we reconcile capital-expenditure guidance to the reported numbers?”

Pitch context

You will see “Capital-expenditure guidance” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches earnings releases, calls & guidance.

Why it matters: In earnings releases, calls & guidance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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