To use as collateral for capital financing, lines of credit,
&/or loan programs (in addition to the product-- in this case
TRACTORS themselves) which can also yield greater returns/profits
for shareholders made on the interest & financing side.
To use as a means of establishing subsidiaries based upon patents.
To provide as restricted's for partners in JV programs.
There are more but this is fine for now,...the thing is
we don't know...& have to trust our DD, Mark, or jump ship!!
Risk vs. Reward