Objective of the study The primary objective of the study is to gain practical insights of the business world. Case analysis truly fulfills this objective. It is one of the most general and applicable methods of analytical thinking‚ depending only on the division of a problem‚ decision or situation into a sufficient number of separate cases. The derived objectives of this particular case study of ‘Zimmer Holdings (A): Acquisition of Centerpulse‚ Switzerland’ are the following: * To ascertain
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in finance Value both bonds and shares Make long-term investment decisions Calculate the cost of capital for a business Analyse the impact of leverage and long-term financing decisions UNIT CONTENT The unit of study covers: the scope and environment of financial management‚ time value of money‚ risk and return‚ capital markets‚ valuation of financial securities‚ capital budgeting and capital structure. LEARNING IN THE WORK PLACE 0% of the
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Of Capital Structure THE DETERMINANTS OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE The Determinants of Capital Structure: A Case from Pakistan Textile Sector (Spinning Units) Pervaiz Akhtar National University Of Modern Languages‚ Islamabad Muhammad Husnain University Of Agriculture Faisalabad Muhammad Ahsan Mukhtar Muhammad Ali Jinnah University‚ Islamabad Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Business Management (ISBN: 978-969-9368-06-6) 1 The Determinants Of Capital Structure 2 Abstract Capital structure
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MODULE 5: CAPITAL STRUCTURE & COST OF CAPITAL After studying this module‚ you should be able to: 1. Define the overall cost of capital 2. Calculate the cost of individual components of a firms’ overall cost of capital‚ cost of debt‚ cost of preferred stock and cost of equity 3. Calculate the firm WACC 4. Be able to define the term capital structure. 5. Explain the traditional approach to capital structure and the valuation of a firm. 6. Discuss the relationship between leverage and the cost of capital
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Value of the Firm‚ Market Value of Equity‚ Return Rate on Capital and the Optimal Capital Structure Chao Chiung Ting Michigan State University‚ USA E-mail: tingtch7ti@aol.com Received: September 4‚ 2012 doi:10.5430/ijfr.v3n4p1 Abstract The firm should pursue both maximum return rate on capital and maximum return rate on equity simultaneously. Maximum return rate on capital is the primary goal for firms because maximum return rate on capital guarantees efficiency. Therefore‚ maximum profit‚ maximum
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Corporate Finance - Target Capital Structure The target (optimal) capital structure is simply defined as the mix of debt‚ preferred stock and common equity that will optimize the company’s stock price. As a company raises new capital it will focus on maintaining this target (optimal) capital structure. Look Out! It is important to note is that while the target structure is the capital structure that will optimize the company\’s stock price‚ it is also the capital structure that minimizes the company\’s
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Business Research‚ vol. 4‚ 2002 This article is brought to you by www.bdresearch.org A Comparison of Capital Structures Among MNCs and Local Companies in Bangladesh Javed Siddiqui* M. Zillur Rahman** Abstract: Prior studies in capital structure have attempted at establishing relationships between profitability and level of gearing. This study attempts at presenting a comparison of capital structures between MNCs and local blue chip companies enlisted with the DSE. The study concludes that the level
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financing mix I. Risk * Variability associated with expected revenue or income streams. Such variability may arise due to: * Choice of business line (business risk) * Choice of an operating cost structure (operating risk) * Choice of Capital structure (financial risk) a) Business Risk * Variation in the firm’s expected earnings attributable to the industry in which the firm operates. There are four determinants of business risk: * The stability of the
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the organization. The results of a working capital analysis will assist in the determination of organization¡¦s ability to remain in a particular line of business. The primary focus of Team C¡¦s analysis of Wal-Mart‚ Inc is its current and future financial condition. The most imperative areas that are found in the Capital Structure Analysis Report fall into the following categories: Working Capital Management‚ Valuation and Investment‚ and Cost of Capital. The company¡¦s operational processes within
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moving ahead with more innovative and creative strategies. The capital structure determines the combination of debt and equity that the firm uses in its operation. The capital structure decision is crucial for any business organization. This implies for Robi Axiata Limited as well because this decision will result in the maximum return that Robi can achieve. This study seeks to investigate the relationship between capital structure and profitability of Robi Axiata Limited during the three month
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