2. How credit ratings affect the capital structure of a firm Credit ratings is the assessment of the credit worthiness of a firm based on historyof borrowing and repayment. Credit rating is the credit worthiness of a debtor. The debtors ability to pay back the debt. Companies with high rating (AAA) have a good market reputation and logically would avoid not being in favor of more debt in capital structure to save them from any adverse circumstances. High credit ratings expose a firm to obtain
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CASE STUDY 1 AMD vs. INTEL Group 4 Fariba Ma’soomeh Hadi Ahmad Salman 21. Mar. 2010 DBA / MMU AMD vs. INTEL Competitive Challenges The competitive challenges between the top two-chip maker Intel and AMD took a new dimension due to different strategic initiatives taken by both the companies. It is obviously clear that in a condition like competition between these two giants the strategies taken by each can emphasize on the other side of market as it influence the success of the
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Microprocessor Market: Intel‚ AMD and Beyond André Semmler October 17th‚ 2010 Abstract This paper analyzes the competition in the microprocessor market be-tween Intel and AMD. The evolution of market structure is traced and it is shown that the main ways in which these two companies compete is through Price‚ Technological Innovation and Vertical Integration. Empir-ical Research is conducted showing consumer preference across two coun-tries. A model is sketched in which Intel acts as the incumbent
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Reading summary At the beginning‚ Intel had no distinguished trademark Intel launched the “Intel inside” campaign to build brand awareness of their microprocessors‚ which has their brand kept in mind by consumers. (Intel logo) The success of bunny people series – a successful marketing campaign in 1990 2003‚ Centino includes new micro processor‚ extended battery life and wireless features. Using Media. In mid 2000s‚ although PC industries went down‚ Intel focused on new opportunities fto seek
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Corporate Finance and Investment 1. Define “Working Capital” Working Capital=Current Assets-Current Liabilities =Accounts Receivable + Inventory - Accounts Payable “Working capital is how much in liquid assets that a company has on hand. Working capital is needed to pay for planned and unexpected expenses‚ meet the short-term obligations of the business‚ and to build the business.” 2. Give concrete measures how w.c. can be optimized (receivable‚ inventories (JIT
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1. What type of capital structure should a firm choose and why? In your answer‚ be sure to include capital structure fallacies and their effects on a firm’s decision. Capital structure is the relative proportions of debt‚ equity‚ and other securities that a firm has outstanding. When a firm need to raise funds from investors they must choose which type of security to issue. There are typically two different types: financing through equity alone‚ or financing through a combination of debt and
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MEMO To: Warren East‚ Chief Executive Officer – ARM Holdings From: Team 8 Consultants Date: April 3‚ 2012 Subject: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX DECISION SUMMARY Should JBT buy Key Technologies’ sorter division for $50 Million? To answer this question‚ our team conducted an examination of the value the division will provide to both your company and your customers‚ and the effects the purchase will have on your company’s financials and yearly marketing goals. After
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on a global scale are enormous and the consequences of failure are severe. The chip industry is intensely competitive‚ particularly between the two largest chip manufacturers - Intel (who holds the industry ’s top position and sets desktop processor standards) and AMD (who is beginning to successfully challenge Intel ’s leadership position). Contracts with major computer manufacturers and other significant customers can cause an immediate swing in the chip makers ’ market shares. Growing demand
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“Architecture difference of IBM and Intel” by <<fareeha moeen>> Registration No. BBE-1002 Submitted to the Faculty of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Institute of Business & Technology‚ Karachi In Partial fulfillment of requirement for the degree of bachelor in Computer Science Faculty of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Institute of Business & Technology‚ Karachi Architecture difference of IBM and Intel by <<fareeha moeen>> Registration No.BBE-1002
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How venture capital funding works It is popularly believed that venture capitalists fund only established players and proven products. There is a lot of cynicism amongst many about all the hype that private equity and venture capital is getting in India of late. However‚ the truth is that‚ in recent times in India‚ the VCs have actually provided capital to relatively new‚ start-up companies that have a reasonable‚ though not certain‚ prospects to develop into highly profitable ventures. Travelguru
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