DST Systems (DST Systems) Cash And Cash Equivalents : $81 Mil (As of Dec. 2017)

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What is DST Systems Cash And Cash Equivalents?

DST Systems's quarterly cash and cash equivalents increased from Jun. 2017 ($139.10 Mil) to Sep. 2017 ($140.70 Mil) but then stayed the same from Sep. 2017 ($140.70 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($80.50 Mil).

DST Systems's annual cash and cash equivalents increased from Dec. 2015 ($79.50 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($195.50 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2016 ($195.50 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($80.50 Mil).

DST Systems Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for DST Systems's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

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62.50

151.70

79.50

195.50

80.50

DST Systems Quarterly Data
	Mar13	Jun13	Sep13	Dec13	Mar14	Jun14	Sep14	Dec14	Mar15	Jun15	Sep15	Dec15	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Mar17	Jun17	Sep17	Dec17
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															195.50	260.40	139.10	140.70	80.50

DST Systems Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

DST Systems (NYSE:DST) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.

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DST Systems (DST Systems) Business Description

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DST Systems Inc is a provider of information processing and servicing solutions to the financial industry. Clients include asset-management firms, brokerages, retirement funds, and healthcare firms. The company operates three business segments: financial services, healthcare services, and customer communications. DST Systems' largest segment by revenue, financial services, provides transaction processing, account opening and maintenance, reconciliation of trades, positions and cash, corporate actions, regulatory reporting and compliance functions, and tax reporting services. The company generates most of its revenue in the United States of America.

Executives

Samuel G Liss	director	VERISK ANALYTICS, INC., 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ 07310
Gary D Forsee	director	C/O INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY, 155 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, MONTVALE NJ 07645
Joseph C Antonellis	director	STATE STREET CORPORATION, ONE LINCOLN STREET, BOSTON MA 02111
Charles E Haldeman	director	C/O JBG/OPERATING PARTNERS, L.P., 4445 WILLARD AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815
Edmund J Burke	officer: President of Subsidiary	1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1100, DENVER CO 80203
Lynn Dorsey Bleil	director	333 WEST 11TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Stephen C Hooley	director, officer: Chairman, CEO & President	2355 WAUKEGAN ROAD, BANNOCKBURN IL 60015
A Edward Allinson	director	STATE STREET BOSTON CORP 225 FRANKLIN STREET BOSTON MA 02110
John W Clark	director	949 SOUTH COAST DRIVE, SUITE 650, COSTA MESA CA 92626
George L Argyros	director	ARNEL & AFFILIATES, 949 SOUTH COAST DR SUITE 600, COSTA MESA CA 92626
Lawrence M Higby	director	C/O APRIA HEALTHCARE GROUP INC, 26220 ENTERPRISE COURT, LAKE FOREST CA 92630
Thomas A Mcdonnell	director, officer: CEO & Director	C/O KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN, 427 W 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
M Jeannine Strandjord	other: Retired Director as of 5/9/12
William C Nelson	director	6521 WE NONGA TERRACE, MISSION HILLS KY 66208
Thomas A Mccullough	director	C/O DST SYSTEMS, 333 WEST 11TH ST 5TH FL, KANSAS CITY MO 64105