The Walt Disney Company is a diversified entertainment company that is comprised of five different business segments. Walt Disney began as a cartoon studio in 1920 and today is known as a leading worldwide entertainment provider.

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1. On The Walt Disney Company’s balance sheet dated October 3, 2015, the company reports borrowings of $12,773 million. Review Note 8 (Borrowings) of the company’s annual report. What are the different types of borrowings the company holds?
2. Perform a web search for the terms commercial paper and U.S. medium-term notes. What does each of these terms mean?
3. Review the information included in Note 8. What are the maturity dates for The Walt Disney Company’s U.S. medium-term notes?

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