Discussion 1&2 - The 10-K for the Ford Motor Company for 2018 

Discussion 1

1. Get the 10-K for the Ford Motor Company for 2018 

2. Get the 10-K for the Tesla Company for 2018 

Answer the questions below: (Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements)

 Balance Sheet:

· How much Tesla had to pay to suppliers/creditors/other parties as of the end of 2018? Is this figure larger/smaller than the 2017 numbers? What do you think is the reason for this change? (Only current portion)

· How much Ford had to pay to suppliers/creditors/other parties as of the end of 2018? Is this figure larger/smaller than the 2017 numbers? What do you think is the reason for this change? (Only current portion)

· How much cash Ford and Tesla have as of the end of 2018?

· What is the value of property plant and equipment for Tesla and Ford as of the end of 2018?

Cash Flow:

1. How much cash Ford and Tesla generate from operations as of 2018?

2. How Ford managed to keep its Cash Flow (Sum of Investing, Operating and Financing) positive in 2016?  (What are the biggest item(s) that changed the cash flow position into a positive number)

3. Teslas 2016-2018 operating and investing cash flow is all over the place. Which items are the biggest contributors which caused these changes?  (Name at least three) 

Discussion 2:

Initial Post: Be sure to  number your response  to each question so that your answer corresponds appropriately with the question being asked.

1. Why is capital more needed for Tesla than traditional car makers like GM? (two points)

2. Is Tesla's capital structure optimal? (two points)

3. Should Tesla issue more stock or debt to raise capital in the future? Why? (two points)

4. What is Tesla's trend of capital structure? Why does this happen? (two points)