De liquide middelen (cash) die een onderneming beschikbaar heeft. Dit geld is onmiddellijk beschikbaar, als financiële buffer, voor overnames, enzovoorts.
Voorbeeld
'Business Cash Holdings: Too Much? - Are businesses holding too much cash? ...There are a number of good reasons to hold cash, beginning with protection from a downturn. A company with fat balances in the bank can weather storms. Cash also provides flexibility to seize opportunities that come along, such as a good acquisition. There are some disappointing reasons to hold cash, including a lack of good investment opportunities. Many companies seem to be in this position now.'
Bron: Forbes.com - 25-03-2015.
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