RPM International (RPM International) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $249 Mil (As of Feb. 2024)

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What is RPM International Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

RPM International's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Aug. 2023 ($240.59 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($262.75 Mil) but then stayed the same from Nov. 2023 ($262.75 Mil) to Feb. 2024 ($248.91 Mil).

RPM International's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from May. 2021 ($246.70 Mil) to May. 2022 ($201.67 Mil) but then increased from May. 2022 ($201.67 Mil) to May. 2023 ($215.79 Mil).

RPM International Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for RPM International's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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RPM International Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

RPM International Annual Data

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223.17

233.42

246.70

201.67

215.79

RPM International Quarterly Data
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Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															193.87	215.79	240.59	262.75	248.91

RPM International Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities 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.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

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.

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Address

2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, OH, USA, 44256

Website

https://www.rpminc.com

RPM International Inc manufactures and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and adhesives. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The construction products group sells coatings, roofing, insulation, and other products to distributers, contractors, and end consumers globally. The performance coatings group produces coatings that are used in construction and industrial applications like floorings and corrosion control. The consumer group sells paint, finishes, and similar products to individual consumers through hardware and craft stores. The specialty products group sells a variety of products ranging from niche applications of the other groups, to marine finishes, to edible food colorings. The majority of revenue comes from North America.

Executives

Timothy R. Kinser	officer: VP-Operations	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
Frederick R. Nance	director	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
Frank C Sullivan	director, officer: President and CEO
Michael J. Laroche	officer: VP, Controller & CAO	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
Edward W. Moore	officer: VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
Matthew T Ratajczak	officer: VP-Global Tax and Treasurer	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
Russell L Gordon	officer: VP and CFO	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
Ellen M Pawlikowski	director	870 WINTER STREET, WALTHAM MA 02451
Elizabeth F Whited	director	1400 DOUGLAS ST, OMAHA NE 68179
Thomas Gross	director	DANAHER CORP, 2099 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 12TH FL, WASHINGTON DC 20006
David A. Daberko	director	C/O MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION, 539 S. MAIN STREET, FINDLAY OH 45840
Michael Hobart Sullivan	officer: VP, Operations and CRO	2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
John M Ballbach	director
Kirkland B Andrews	director	C/O EVERGY, INC., 1200 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Robert Livingston	director	C/O DOVER CORPORATION, 3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515