Corporate Finance Case Discussion : ‘Diamond Chemicals Plc (A)’ 1. Purpose: This case presents the capital investment decision under consideration by executives of a large chemicals firm in January 2001. This involves a go/no-go project evaluation regarding improvements to a polypropylene production plant. A critical assessment of a capital investment evaluation system is the focus of this case. The case also enables discussion on conflicts of interest and other ethical dilemmas that may arise
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CASE STUDY ON ANGLO AMERICAN PLC IN SOUTH AFRICA Submitted by Kamlesh Bind PGDM –IB ( 08) 1. What are the pros and cons of Anglo American’s adoptions of a strategy in combating HIV/AIDS among its South African workforce ? What recommendation would you give the company concerning its HIV / AIDS policy ? Ans :- Anglo American had a huge investment in South Africa and was hard hit by the HIV / AIDS epidemic . It was one of the first corporation to develop a
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A G Barr plc — a case study Background information A G Barr plc manufactures‚ distributes and markets drinks‚ primarily carbonated soft drinks. Based in Glasgow‚ it has been manufacturing soft drinks in Scotland since 1875. Its most famous product‚ Irn-Bru‚ was first produced in 1901. Barr’s became a public limited company in 1965. The business has always been associated with the Barr family and members of it own the majority of shares in the company. However‚ Robin Barr‚ the
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The following report will aim to identify and categorise risks to easyJet as a company. By identifying risks to the company we are able to see what risks the company have and potentially how to avoid or deal with them. Then by classifying them in groups it may be possible to tackle a few risks with one solution. After listing the risks and putting them in a risk matrix‚ the report will then aim to explain how the risk will affect easyJet and justify the position of it in the risk map. The way the
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Efficient market hypothesis and stock price movements Corporate finance‚ Lecturer-David Mutlow‚ 31/10/13
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Delivering growth and value First quarter 2012 results May 2012 Legal notice The following presentation contains forward-looking statements concerning BG Group plc’s strategy‚ operations‚ financial performance or condition‚ outlook‚ growth opportunities or circumstances in the countries‚ sectors or markets in which BG Group plc operates. By their nature‚ forward-looking statements involve uncertainty because they depend on future circumstances‚ and relate to events‚ not all of which can be
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Boots PLC Contents:- Introduction to the assignment Main topics of discussion:- · Market entry strategies‚ focusing on joint ventures/strategic alliances · Elements of globalisation · Marketing issues a company should consider in a global context Conclusion Appendices:- · Appendix 1 SWOT analysis of Boots PLC · Appendix 2 - PEST analysis of Japan Introduction The aim of this paper is to provide a detailed and critical analysis of the market and industry factors
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Diamond Chemicals PLC (A): The Merseyside Project The objective of this report is to demonstrate to the senior management of Diamond Chemicals PLC that sufficient capital should be allocated for the proposed £9 million expenditure to renovate and rationalize the polypropylene production line at the Merseyside Plant. The Merseyside Plant is aging and therefore it is losing its competitiveness relative to some of its industry peers. Because the industry is in a downturn and “an oversupply is in
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Carnival Corporation & PLC: An Economic Analysis Bambi H. Walton Columbia College BUSI 510 Dr. Jeffrey Snider Executive Summary While over the years‚ Carnival has seen tremendous growth‚ in more recent years‚ profitability is decreasing and the fate of the cruise industry rests on the shoulders of Carnival and other cruise lines. In order to grasp this understanding fully‚ this report will look into Carnival’s background and what problems are plaguing not only this company‚ but also others
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to take to achieve company goals? This paper will explain what is‚ and how to calculate a weighted average cost of capital of Tesco Plc based on company’s balance sheet1 and cash flow statement.2 The second part will focus on a report on the Tesco’s cash flow over the two year period starting in 2005. In the last part essay will explain what discount rate Tesco Plc. should use when deciding on major investment projects. a) Calculate the company’s weighted average cost of capital and explain/justify
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