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It's no secret Apple, one of the most valuable public companies in the world, is making major cash off today's tech gadgets — but how much?
This week, the company reported a record net profit of more than $13.6 billion for its quarterly report lasting 14 weeks and ending Dec. 31, 2011. A rumored summer release of the iPhone 5 will help keep the money flowing in this year for the more than $400 billion company.
“We’re thrilled with our outstanding results and record-breaking sales of iPhones, iPads and Macs,” Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said in a statement. “Apple’s momentum is incredibly strong, and we have some amazing new products in the pipeline.”
Cook alone raked in $378 million last year, naming him the highest-paid CEO. In the past three months, Apple brought in four times more profit than Walmart, the world's largest retailer.
It seems unimaginable to see how far $400 billion could be used. The infographic below puts into perspective Apple's monetary power and influence around the world. First off, $400 billion could cover 42% of the United States if dollar bills were laid flat across the South.
Apple could pay off the public debt of eight European Union countries. Apple could also write $6,622,516 checks to each of its employees before exhausting its fortune. More than $97.7 billion of Apple's money is in cash reserves, and two-thirds of the money is stored offshore.
How could Apple's money be better spent? Should Apple spend more money on its China suppliers to improve working conditions for workers?
