Marriott use the Weighted-Average-Cost-of Capital (WACC) method to measure the opportunity cost for investments. WACC = (1-t)rD(D/V) + rE(E/V) where D and E are the market values of the debt and equity respectively; rD is the pre-tax cost of debt; rE is the after-tax cost of equity; V is the firm value (V=E+D); and t is the corporate tax. This method is applied for Marriott as the whole corporation and for each of its three lines of business. WACC is calculated based on its financial data of 1987
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Torrington from Ingersoll-Rand. This reports provides the needed information on Torrington’s worth‚ price at which Torrington could be acquired and the acquisition strategies to negotiate its deal. The evaluation uses the discounted cash flow analysis using WACC to calculate the value of Torrington worth with synergies. The value turned out to be more than the estimated minimum value of the target. The final recommendation is to proceed with the acquisition as planed which would be beneficial to the Timken
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the expected return on debt is 6% with market value weight of 1/3. Therefore the firm’s pre-transaction WACC is 12% WACC (pre-transaction) = 2/3 * 15% + 1/3 * 6% = 10% + 2% = 12% a) (4 points) After the transaction GP will be all equity financed. The firm’s cost of equity the equals the WACC. As there are no taxes the firm’s WACC is independent of its capital structure and remains at 12%. WACC (post-transaction) = 12% = rE‚U * 1/1 => rE‚U = 12% b) (4 Points) In this case the debt-to-value ratio
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CASE 46 THE TIMKEN COMPANY Teaching Note Synopsis and Objectives The acquisition of Torrington from Ingersoll-Rand (IR) required a strategy that would meet both the investment and the financing objectives of the Timken Company. In that regard‚ the case provides an excellent example of the principle that investment and financing decisions can be considered independently. In effect‚ Timken captured the positive NPV of Torrington even though Timken was required to increase its leverage beyond
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1) How much importance should be given to the energy cost situation? Michael Burton’s proposal to expand into new energy efficient products is justified by increasing interest in the public and private sectors to reduce energy costs. At the highest level of government‚ the Obama administration has tied the US economy’s energy policy with its future success and competitiveness with other global powers. In a speech on June 2009‚ President Obama specifically mentions the Energy Department’s plans to
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TOKYO DISNEYLAND AND THE DISNEY SEA PARK: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND DIFFERENCES IN THE CAPITAL BUDGETING CONCEPTS AND METHODS BETWEEN AMERICAN AND JAPANESE COMPANIES. 1.What are the industry differences in US Corporate Governance and Japanese Corporate Governance? JAPANIES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE US CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Stakeholders of organiztions: Japanies system believs in the wealth maximization of stake holders‚ including managers‚ labour‚ suppliers‚ crediters etc American syatem always emphasized
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BUS 3303 Finance Course review Ale Previtero AGENDA 1. Overview of valuation cases 2. WACC • Cost of equity‚ choosing beta‚ choosing weights‚ when to use premium. 3. Valuation using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) • Key assumptions‚ Terminal Value‚ sensitivity 4. Valuation using multiples • Key points‚ pros & cons‚ choosing comparable firms • Which multiple? Which year? Example. 5. Financing an Acquisition • Determine price. Financing. Making a decision. 6. Final exam
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ANALYSIS OF USEC Inc.‚ Prepared For: Dr. Doina Chichernea BUAD 6200 SPRING 2011 The University of Toledo APRIL 21‚ 2011 Executive Summary USEC is the world’s leading supplier of enriched Uranium to nuclear power plants. Due to the expiration of long term energy cost savings contracts‚ USEC is examining the possibility of taking on a new project called the American Centrifuge Project. This project will utilize a different process for Uranium enrichment‚ which is the core business process
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Joseph Taj Ahn Nyguyen J Yu Fin 423 Haddad Nov 18‚ 2014 Philip Morris Inc.: Seven Up Acquisition (A) This case discusses Philip Morris Inc. intentions to acquire the Seven-up Company in an effort to diversify their consumer goods. The decision has already been made‚ 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
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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 as originally set forth by Modigliani and Miller
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