The following table contains current asset and current liability
balances for Deere and Company(DE):
a. Measure the liquidity of Deere & Co. for each year using
the company's net working capital and current ratio.
b. Is the trend in Deere's liquidity improving over this
period?
($ thousands)
2013
2012
2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
2,181,000
2,177,600
1,624,900
Short-term investments
0
1,626,900
0
Net receivables
3,979,600
3,753,300
3,593,600
Inventory
3,007,800
2,259,400
1,846,100
Total current assets
9,168,400
9,817,200...