FDS Networks Group (SGX:F07) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : S$2.53 Mil (As of Jun. 2013)

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What is FDS Networks Group Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

FDS Networks Group's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Jun. 2012 (S$1.18 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (S$0.93 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2012 (S$0.93 Mil) to Jun. 2013 (S$2.53 Mil).

FDS Networks Group's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Dec. 2010 (S$5.77 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (S$9.92 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2011 (S$9.92 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (S$0.93 Mil).

FDS Networks Group Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for FDS Networks Group's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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FDS Networks Group Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

FDS Networks Group Annual Data

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3.95

11.42

5.77

9.92

0.93

FDS Networks Group Semi-Annual Data
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Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	Get a 7-Day Free Trial			6.30	9.92	1.18	0.93	2.53

FDS Networks Group 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.

FDS Networks Group (SGX:F07) 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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FDS Networks Group Ltd., is incorporated in Bermuda. The Company is an investment holding company. The Company operates in four segments namely Network system integration, Distribution of networking products, Provision of technical services, and Asset management. The Network system integration segment designs and implements integrated telecommunication and/or data communication networks. Distribution of networking products segment is involved in the distribution of networking and communications hardware products covers cables, adapters, modems, multiplexers, routers, switches, frame relay products and security encryption products. Provision of technical services segment relates to after-sales technical support and services pursuant to agreed maintenance contracts. Asset management segment relates to activities on investments in quoted equities instruments.

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