Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Geographic · Restricted cash and cash equivalents

Columbia — Restricted cash and cash equivalents

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ3 2023
Rolls up toRestricted Cash

How to read this metric

An increase in restricted cash may indicate higher regulatory compliance requirements, increased collateral needs for payment processing, or pending legal obligations. A decrease suggests a reduction in these specific operational constraints or the release of previously held collateral.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of cash and cash equivalents held within the Colombia geographic segment that is not...

Peer comparison

Peers in the Latin American fintech and e-commerce space typically report similar restricted cash balances tied to local central bank reserve requirements and payment processor escrow mandates.

Metric ID: meli_segment_columbia_restricted_cash_and_cash_equivalents

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23
Value$0.00$5.00M$7.00M$0.00$0.00
QoQ Change+40.0%-100.0%
Range$0.00$7.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercado Libre's columbia — restricted cash and cash equivalents?
Mercado Libre (MELI) reported columbia — restricted cash and cash equivalents of $0.00 in Q3 2023.
What does columbia — restricted cash and cash equivalents mean?
Cash held in Colombia that is legally or contractually restricted from being used for general business purposes.