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All That Cash: The Microsoft Dilemma
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 07/26/2004 06:20 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Digital Silence has posted an editorial discussing Microsoft's recent announcement of how they are going to deal with their excessive cash situation.
What happens when you become one of the richest companies in the world? When you have so much cash in reserve that you can no longer spend it or invest it wisely? That was the dilemma facing Microsoft. With $60 Billion in its cash hoard, it just became too much for Bill Gates and crew to handle. This unwieldy treasure trove was the reason Microsoft announced a plan this week to give a one time dividend payout of $32 Billion to its shareholders. But was it the right solution? Was it the best solution?
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