Question

what are the main sources of funds for Apple's company in 2017-19?

what are the main sources of funds for Samsung's company in 2017-19?

what are the main uses of funds for apple's company in 2017-19?

what are the main uses of funds for Samsung's company in 2017-19?

Answer 1

In order to know the sources as well as uses of funds for both the companies, we need to have a look at their cash flow statements

Apple

Sources of Funds	2019	2018	2017
	(In Million)	(In Million)	(In Million)
Proceeds from Sale of marketable securities	$       56,988	$       47,838	$       94,564
Proceeds from Maturities of marketable securities	$       40,102	$       55,881	$       31,775
Operating cash (from Net Income + non cash)	$       69,391	$       77,434	$       64,225
From Issuance of Debt	$         6,963	$         6,969	$       28,662
Uses of Funds	2019	2018	2017
	(In Million)	(In Million)	(In Million)
Purchase of marketable securities	$       39,630	$       71,356	$     159,486
Repurchase of Common stock	$       66,897	$       72,738	$       32,900
Payment of dividends	$       14,119	$       13,712	$       12,769
Acquisition of PPE	$       10,495	$       13,313	$       12,451

Samsung

Sources of Funds	2019	2018	2017
	(In Million)	(In Million)	(In Million)
Interest Received	$         1,978	$         1,534	$         1,437
Operating cash (from Net Income + non cash)	$       48,595	$       66,947	$       61,604
Uses of Funds	2019	2018	2017
	(In Million)	(In Million)	(In Million)
Income tax paid	$       11,344	$       10,681	$         6,205
Long term financial instruments	$       10,918	$         6,588	$            981
Dividends Paid	$         8,270	$         8,746	$         6,184
Acquisition of PPE	$       21,766	$       25,360	$       38,894