Michael Jackson -- Very Cash Poor

Michael Jackson TMZ has reviewed financial documents that show MIchael Jackson's cash flow was in the red zone. Jackson's liquid cash totaled .05% of his net worth.

According to the documents obtained by TMZ, Jackson's net worth was estimated at $1,360,839,979 on July 31, 2007. It's a fortune, to be sure ... but of that $1,150,000,000 is the Sony-ATV Publishing Trust (Beatles Catalog).

As for cold, hard "Cash in Bank" -- $668,215. Jackson could blow through that amount in a trip or two to the antique store.

The other assets:

-- Real property $73,475,000 (Neverland valued at $66,875,000, Encino Home valued at $6,600,000)
-- Restricted cash $10,696,764 (this is a cash reserve to pay interest on loans)
-- Media Archival materials $20,000,000
-- MJ Publishing Trust $85,000,000
-- Professional equipment $1,000,000
-- Automobiles, antiques, collectibles & other personal property $20,000,000

Combined assets total $1,360,839,979.

As for liabilities, the big ticket item is Neverland -- $323,000,000. The description "Notes payable to Fortress are collateralized by Mr. Jackson's interest in the Sony-ATV Publishing Trust and a partial security interest in the Los Olivos, California (Neverland) property. Additionally, as of March 31, 2007, the bank holds restricted cash in the approximate amount of $7,803,621. With other liabilities, the sum comes to $331,000,000."

Jackson's bottom line net worth was listed at $1,360,839,979. But the cash flow is pretty stunning.



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1. Yikes!

Posted at 2:02AM on Aug 25th 2009 by mrez golucky

2. How would the whole Jackson clan live off that for the rest of their llives? They must be worried, it might mean they have to get ...JOBS..

Posted at 2:08AM on Aug 25th 2009 by patsyb

3. Don't give them another dime Grace!

Posted at 2:09AM on Aug 25th 2009 by LucyInTheSky

4. So what will LaToya do?

Posted at 2:09AM on Aug 25th 2009 by ha ha

5. May GOD bless his children and the charities that MJ supported. Pray that the money come faster to help his children and his charities/
GOD BLESS MJ RIP

Posted at 2:10AM on Aug 25th 2009 by bonita

6. So HE IS WORTH 1.3Billion? And people called him poor? unbelievable. Business ALWAYS operate on almost zero cash flow they always keep their money in assets hence MJ having a net worth of 1.3billion dollars and a debt of 300K hence the low cash flow. So with the debt paid by end of this year (see the 200mil+ the estate is making as per the Executors) MJ will be back to the black in cash flow and his children worth 1.3billion and counting. MJ wasn't as stupid as everyone thought was he?

Posted at 2:16AM on Aug 25th 2009 by Aveeno1

7. I truly feel bad for mj and his children and their situation.
I dont understand where la toya or others in the family get the money
to drive around bev hills in $200,000 cars, shop at chanel, etc etc. who pays for all of this? he obviously paid for most of that entire family's lavish lifestyles..so sad. I would never take money from a family member like they do..why does she parade around in ultra fancy stores being photographed. who tipped off the photogs? la toya? I dont know anything she has ever done in years to warrant her lifestyle. if she wants to honor her brother it may be better to be photographed in places other than rodeo drive..

Posted at 2:17AM on Aug 25th 2009 by mary

8. First page!!!!!!!

I cannot believe it. I cannot imagine MJ in a pooverty situation. It is sad. He earned so much money through his life. But, it happens for some people.

Posted at 2:22AM on Aug 25th 2009 by Simone

9. But he was rich in noses.

Posted at 2:22AM on Aug 25th 2009 by Jerry Martin

10. I know MJ was the King of Pop and a Great Entertainer but really.... Who cares? They need to bury him and let Him be!

Posted at 2:24AM on Aug 25th 2009 by cassy

11. Does this include the $5 mill that he had set aside for the Vegas house?

Posted at 2:28AM on Aug 25th 2009 by Walter

12. I predict the MJ merchandising and other enterprises will be the richest in history, dwarfing Elvis'.

Posted at 2:29AM on Aug 25th 2009 by Paparazzo@frog.cc

13. Wish I were as poor as Michael was. I will be very happy and I would buy and do much stuff with $668,215. Hehehe.

Posted at 2:35AM on Aug 25th 2009 by Simone

14. Who cares about the Little Freak, Dr. Conrad Murray did us a favor
Good riddance Now just Dump Little Wacko In A Hole & Forget About Him.

Posted at 2:36AM on Aug 25th 2009 by OhWell

15. Elvis died a pauper compared to MJ (nobody harassed him)

MJ was smart enough to set up trusts

who cares if he borrowed against them

if the US hadn't ostracized him, his income would have been higher



This makes me very happy. God protect those children from that family and nefarious forces. You know gosh darn well his family wanted him to liquidate that catalogue and spread the money around.

Latoya better turn over those hard drives.

Branca will not liquidate nor will he be forced to sell the catalogue to sony.

MJ you got the last laugh love the last laugh indeed xoxo

Posted at 2:36AM on Aug 25th 2009 by still awake

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