EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE
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Chapter 17, Problem 1RQ
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To discuss: The reason why company A has more cash than company D
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Company A may thought of holding an unusually huge cash value in expectation of an acquisition opportunity. Furthermore, the cash may be used as a precaution for future happenings when it needs the cash and when they are unable to raise in some situation. Thus, company A holds more cash.
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