Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University FIN-
350, Fundamentals of Business Finance
Company Overview: Boeing’s Mission and Market Position
Boeing, an American multinational corporation, is one of the largest players in the
aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of airplanes, rotorcraft,
rockets, and satellites. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Boeing’s
reach extends globally, serving a wide array of customers in the airline, defense, and space
sectors (Boeing, 2021). The mission statement of the company, "to connect, protect, explore,
and inspire the world through aerospace innovation " (Boeing, 2021), reflects its commitment
to the advancement of technology and solutions that connect people, protect nations, and
explore new frontiers. The case study was related to Boeing due to the firm’s leading role
, within the aerospace sector, combined with its persistent struggle with dramatic crisis like
those linked to its recovery over the 737 Max and COVID-19's general effects globally:
providing a rather captivating example regarding finance performance and strategic resiliency.
From see.gov
Boeing Company
$ in millions As of date 12/2020 As of date 12/2021
Cash / Marketable 17,838,000 8,1922,000
AR 11,378,000 10,051,000
Inventory 81,715,000 78,823,000
Current Assets 121,642,000 108,666,000
Fixed Assets 13.378 B 12.713 B
Total Assets 152,136,000 138,552,000
AP 12,928,000 9,261,000
Current Liabilities 87,280,000 81,992,000