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Glossary term

Carryover Debt

Definition

Carryover debt is last season's operating debt that didn't get paid off and gets carried into the new year.

Technical definition

Carryover debt is unpaid short-term operating debt from a prior production cycle that remains outstanding and is carried forward, often signaling cash-flow stress.

Why it matters

Carryover debt can be a warning sign to lenders that an operation didn't generate enough to cover its costs, and it affects future borrowing.

Example

An operating loan not fully repaid after a poor season may become carryover debt.

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