Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Average Metabolic Rate of Goldfish (Carassius Auratus) Introduction Artificial Sweeteners are sweeter than natural sugar‚ replace sugar if someone wants to eat less sugar and have been proven to be safe and even are a healthier option. But also as opposed to natural sugar‚ the energy that artificial sweeteners give a person is less. This is why it will be interesting to study the effect on metabolic rate of goldfish when in fish water that contains artificial sweetener
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What is the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for Marriott Corporation? WACC = (1 - τ)rD(D/V) + rE(E/V) D = market value of debt E = market value of equity V = value of the firm = D + E rD = pretax cost of debt rE = after tax cost of debt τ = tax rate = 175.9/398.9 = 44% Cost of Equity Target debt ratio is 60%; actual is 41% [Exhibit 1] βs = 1.11 βu = βs / (1 + (1 – τ) D/E) = 1.11/(1 + (1 – .44) (.41)) = 0.80 Using the target debt ratio of 60%: βTs = βu (1 + (1 – τ) D/E)
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environmental regulations‚ zoning requirements‚ fees‚ licenses and most frequently taxes a. Political risk b. Domestic risk c. International risk d. Industry risk 4. It is the cost of capital that is expected to raise funds to finance a capital budget or investment proposal a. Future cost b. Specific cost c. Spot cost d. Book cost 5. This concept is helpful in formulating a sound & economical capital structure for a firm a. Financial performance appraisal b. Investment evaluation c. Designing optimal
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Marriott Corporation: The Cost of Capital April 2012 Executive Summary Determining the appropriate cost of capital for new investment projects for a diversified company like the Marriott Corporation is not an easy endeavor. However‚ it is an important exercise because the more effective the process‚ the better it can help to support the company’s growth objective with its financial strategy. The four components of the financial strategy are: manage rather than own hotel
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Guillermo Furniture manufacturing‚ located in Senora‚ Mexico‚ has been a popular furniture manufacturing company in the area for years until the late 1990s when new competitors from overseas entered the market and an influx of people and jobs raised the cost of labor substantially. Although Guillermo was well established in his business and the work was reliable‚ he was unable to keep up with the competitors and their high-tech approach to furniture making. “Firms can overcome resource constraints and
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Project Genesis | Atlantic Corporation | ACE Consulting Group | “A service we provide with excellence“ | ------------------------------------------------- Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to assess the viability of the acquisition of Royal Paper Corporation’s (Royal) Monticello mill and box plants by Atlantic Corporation (Atlantic). This will be conducted through the evaluation and analysis of whether this project is profitable
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however they must decide on an offer price to buy out the company. This report will discuss PM’s acquisition strategy and its appropriateness‚ along with whether or not 7up fits the criteria of PM’s strategy. The report will further discuss the methods used to determine the maximum amount that Philip Morris should pay for 7up‚ while also going into detail about the minimum price 7up should accept as a buyout. Philip Morris Acquisition Strategy Philip Morris bases its acquisition strategy off
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CASE QUESTIONS Cash Flows and Value. Cost of Capital Case 1: Hop-In Food Stores‚ Inc. 1. Determine the correct price for this particular IPO. Use several methods to do this and compare them. 2. What extra information would you try to acquire in a real life situation? Case 2: Chem-Cal Corporation 1. How do you calculate the WACC for this firm? 2. What is the cost of capital of the debt‚ preferred stock‚ and common stock (assume the equity beta is 1.22)? 3. Calculate the WACC. How can a WACC be used
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accounting controls until John Altizer was hired as the CFO. The sport fishing boat industry in 1999 was booming and Davis Boatworks had more orders than their current manufacturing facility could handle. An expansion of manufacturing facility would cost then $3 million. They also needed an infusion of $2 million to improve their net working capital. In order to achieve this Carson Davis was contemplating selling part of his stake in the company to an investor. Most of Carson Davis’s personal wealth
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What are main elements in calculating the cost of capital? How does an increase in debt affect it? How do you identify an organization’s optimal cost of capital? • The main elements in calculating the cost of capital are cost of debt‚ cost of equity‚ preferred stock and common stock. • An increase in debt indicates a higher risk which can increase the required rate of return which raises the cost of capital. Higher debt can also accrue additional costs. • By mixing the permanent sources of funds
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