Money spent to buy or improve long-term assets like equipment or vehicles.
For example, a food manufacturer spends $250,000 to purchase a new packaging machine — this is a capital expenditure recorded as an asset on the balance sheet and depreciated over its useful life, rather than expensed immediately.
Why it matters: These represent major investments in the company's future capacity, requiring careful ROI analysis and often long-term financing.
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