Chapter 10 The Cost of Capital Learning Objectives After reading this chapter‚ students should be able to: Explain what is meant by a firm’s weighted average cost of capital. Define and calculate the component costs of debt and preferred stock. Explain why the cost of debt is tax adjusted and the cost of preferred is not. Explain why retained earnings are not free and use three approaches to estimate the component cost of retained earnings. Briefly explain the two alternative approaches
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Case Study: GAP Inc. Viewpoint: Robert Fisher Time context: 1st Qtr of 2007 I. Problem Statement How could Gap Inc. win the Yuppies market in Metro Manila‚ Metro Cebu and Metro Davao? II. Objective To win the yuppies market In Metro manila‚ Metro Cebu‚ Metro Davao in 1 year time. III. Areas of consideration Strength: a. Has a multi-brand category with existing market. (Gap‚ Banana Republic‚ Old Navy) b. Entered into international markets and become the second largest
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PART I: INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND SUMMARY My name is Natasha Mortimore and I have provided a detailed case analysis based upon “Dell‚ Inc. in 2006: Can Rivals Beat its Strategy?” In 1984‚ Michael Dell formed a company now known as dell‚ Inc. with a strategy to sell build-to-order computers directly to its customers. Customers would have to phone‚ fax‚ or order their custom built computers which eliminated the expense of middlemen known as resellers. Between the years of 1986-1993‚ Dell had to refine
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Intel changed ingredient-marketing history. What did it do so well in those initial marketing campaigns? In 1980s‚ Intel faced a problem to distinguish itself from the competitors and tried to convince consumers to pay more for its high performance products. By creating the ingredient-branding campaign‚ Intel mended the matter and made history in 1991. To become distinctive‚ it chose a name for its latest microprocessor introduction that could be trademarked‚ Pentium. The “Intel Inside” campaign was
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B Problem Statement Barbara Printup must determine the packaging for Metabical that will best capture the accurately forecasted demand of the target market. With many substitutes for weight loss in a variety of packages and price points‚ it will be important to create a package that can be priced in a way to both drive sales and continued use of the 12-week drug. Printup must also develop a pricing model to align with the packaging and the price expectations of the target market. Since this is
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Pionix Case Questions: Answers—International Finance 1. Why is Cain concerned by exchange rate fluctuations? Is she long or short? (A sentence or two.) Short in USD—she owes USD in 90 days. 2. Make up a small table showing the total CAD cost at the end of January of the required USD under three scenarios: the optimistic case that the cost per USD is CAD 0.90; the parity case that the cost per USD is CAD 1.00; and the pessimistic case that the cost per USD is CAD 1.10. See attached. 3. What
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CaSE StudY Illinois Growth Enterprises CodiNg SolutioN YiEldS growth Nonprofit co-packer increases business with help from intuitive printer Co-packers provide supplemental personnel‚ production space and project management for manufacturers that need expert help for quick-turnaround projects‚ short runs or overflow packaging projects. This expertise may include having access to special equipment or experience with a new packaging application or challenge. Illinois Growth Enterprises‚ Inc. (IGE)
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assess the economic benefits of acquiring the Vulcan Mold-Maker machine. 1.What is the initial outlay? -The initial outlay is the Net Investment of $813‚296. 2. What are the benefits over time? - The benefits over time include higher quality products‚ lower scrap rates‚ which will save raw material costs. The company will employ twenty-five less workers which equates to lower costs in terms of managing‚ training‚ and insuring those employees. Lastly the foundry will create 30% more floor space
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I. Brief Background of the Case August Scientific Instruments‚ Inc. (ASI‚ Inc.) is a small private company which specializes in the manufacturing of miniature electromechanical components. It is located on a small but progressive town wherein a Technical Education Institute is also based. At first‚ the company underwent several problems and setbacks and was able to grow steadily and expand its operations until in 1958; it was able to acquire additional investments‚ substantial monthly sales and
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Sri Lanka’s meal consist of a large serving of rice followed by up to twelve different side dishes such vegetables‚ egg‚ meat‚ or fish stewed together with peppers‚ spices‚ and often coconut milk. This rice and curry meal is traditionally eaten in the afternoon‚ however it may also be served in the evening. The traditional morning and evening meals usually consist of string hoppers (fresh rice noodles)‚ hoppers (cup-shaped pancakes)‚ roti (coconut flat bread)‚ or thosai (sourdough pancakes)‚ served
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