Imagine you’re a CFO of an investment-grade rated corporation. You successfully managed through the pandemic and are in the enviable position of holding excess cash; you also anticipate a boost in profitability in the coming quarters. Your company borrowed money at the beginning of the pandemic to boost liquidity in addition to the debt you already held. In a brief report, summarize what you’d do with that excess cash. What statistics would help you make a decision? What’s best for maximizing shareholder value? What risks are associated with your decision? How is your company advantaged or disadvantaged by your ultimate decision?
