In the chapter opening, we discussed the cash positions of several companies. Automobile manufacturers also have enormous

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In the chapter opening, we discussed the cash positions of several companies. Automobile manufacturers also have enormous cash reserves. In the middle of 2018, Ford Motor Co. had about $27.5 billion in cash, General Motors had about $17.2 billion, and Toyota had about $53.8 billion. Why would firms such as these hold such large quantities of cash?

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Essentials of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-1260013955

10th edition

Authors: Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, Bradford Jordan

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