The fourth in a series of four parts, details of the case of financial policies and practices in General Motors from 1990 to 1996. This case describes a number of financial decisions taken by the company, how to restore your business, and focuses on the immediate decision facing GM Treasurer in 1996. He must decide whether to recommend to the Council to carry out the "extra" money to pay its shareholders dividend increases or share repurchases. In addition, the purchase of alternative offers a range of tactical options, including whether to pursue a put writing program or an accelerated share repurchase. "Hide
by Peter Tufano, Markus F. Mullarkey, William J. Wildern Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: August 11, 1998. Prod. #: 299009-PDF-ENG
