maturity mismatch
Definition
Occurs when a business mismatches its balance sheet by having more short term liabilities than it has short term assets, as well as possessing more assets than it has liabilities for medium and long term obligations. Changes in the maturity profile of a company can also indicate its ability to borrow.
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