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Your firm needs to raise $12 million to finance its capital expenditures for the coming year. The firm earned $4 million last year and will pay out half this amount in dividends. If the firm's CFO
FarmCo, Inc. follows a policy of paying out cash dividends equal to the residual amount that remains after funding 40 percent of its planned capital expenditures. The firm tries to maintain a 40
The Blunt Trucking Company needs to expand its fleet by 40 percent to meet the demands of two major contracts it just received to transport military equipment from manufacturing facilities scattered
Explain the trade-off between retaining earnings internally and paying cash dividends.
How can management's desire to maintain ownership control constrain the growth of a firm?
What are the advantages of a stock split or dividend over a cash dividend?
Brigman Industries is evaluating its financing requirements for the coming year. The firm has been in business for 1 year, and the CFO expects that the relationship between firm sales and its
In November of each year, the CFO of Barker Electronics begins the financial forecasting process to determine the firm's projected needs for new financing during the coming year. Barker is a small
Findlay Instruments produces a complete line of medical instruments used by plastic surgeons and has experienced rapid growth over the past 5 years. In an effort to make more accurate predictions of
The Sharpe Corporation's projected sales for the first 8 months of 2016 are shown in the corresponding
Next year's sales for Cumberland Mfg. are expected to be $22 million. Current sales are $18 million, based on current assets of $5 million and fixed assets of $5 million. The firm's net profit margin
The balance sheet of the Boyd Trucking Company (BTC) shows that BTC had sales for the year ended December 31, 2015, of $25 million. The firm follows a policy of paying all net earnings out to its
Lewis Printing has projected its sales for the first 8 months of 2016 as shown in the table below.January......................$100,000......................
The accounts receivable for Pastors Brewing Company on March 31, 2016 was $18,000. Firm sales were roughly evenly split between credit and cash sales, with 40 percent of the credit sales collected
A popular theory for managing risk to the firm that arises out of its management of working capital (that is, current assets and current liabilities) involves following the principle of
On July 1, 2015, the Southwest Forging Corporation arranged for a line of credit with the First National Bank (FNB) of Dallas. The terms of the agreement call for a $100,000 maximum loan with
The Michelin Warehousing and Transportation Company (WTC) needs $300,000 to finance an anticipated expansion in receivables due to increased sales. WTC's credit terms are net 60, and its average
Paymaster Enterprises has arranged to finance its seasonal working-capital needs with a short-term bank loan. The loan will carry a rate of 8 percent per annum with interest paid in advance
The Marlow Sales and Distribution Co. needs $1.5 million for the 3-month period ending September 30, 2015. The firm has explored two possible sources of credit.a. Marlow has arranged with its bank
On February 3, 2016, the Burlington Western Company plans a commercial paper issue of $25 million. The firm has never used commercial paper before but has been assured by the firm placing the issue
Historical data for the sales, accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable for the Crimson Mfg. Company follow:a. Calculate Crimson's days of sales outstanding and days of sales in
Suppose the exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Japanese yen is $1 US = ¥79.1 JPY, and the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British pound is $1 US = £0.64 GBP. What is the cross
What additional factors are encountered in international as compared with domestic financial management? Discuss each briefly.
As CFO of Portobello Scuba Diving Inc. you are asked to look into the possibility of adopting a lockbox system to expedite cash receipts from clients. Portobello receives check remittances totaling
The following ratios were supplied by six loan applicants. Given this information and the credit-scoring model developed by Altman (equation [17-4]), which loans have a high probability of defaulting
A downtown bookstore is trying to determine the optimal order quantity for a popular novel just printed in paperback. The store feels that the book will sell at four times its hardback figures. It
Knutson Products Inc. is involved in the production of airplane parts and has the following inventory, carrying, and storage costs:1. Orders must be placed in round lots of 100 units.2. Annual unit
Penn Steelworks is a distributor of cold-rolled steel products to the automobile industry. All of its sales are on a credit basis, net 30 days. Sales are evenly distributed over its 10 sales regions
Peggy Pierce Designs Inc. is a vertically integrated, national manufacturer and retailer of women's clothing. Currently, the firm has no coordinated cash management system. A proposal, however, from
The Alex Daniel Shoe Manufacturing Company currently pays its employees on a weekly basis. The weekly wage bill is $500,000. This means that on average the firm has accrued wages payable of ($500,000
Bradford Construction Supply Company is suffering from a prolonged decline in new construction in its sales area. In an attempt to improve its cash position, the firm is considering changes in its
Two years ago your corporate treasurer purchased for the firm a 20-year bond at its par value of $1,000. The coupon rate on this security is 8 percent. Interest payments are made to bondholders once
The corporate treasurer of Aggieland Fireworks is considering the purchase of a BBB-rated bond that carries a 9 percent coupon. The BBB-rated security is taxable, and the firm is in the 46 percent
The Cowboy Bottling Company will generate $12 million in credit sales next year. Collection of these credit sales will occur evenly over this period. The firm's employees work 270 days a year.
Assuming a 360-day year, calculate what the average investment in inventory would be for a firm, given the following information in each case.a. The firm has sales of $600,000, a gross profit margin
New Wave Surfing Stuff Inc. is a manufacturer of surfboards and related gear that sells to exclusive surf shops located in several Atlantic and Pacific mainland coastal towns as well as several
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) held $3.766 billion in cash on December 31, 2011, and total assets of $73.877 billion. Although this may seem extreme, it pales in comparison with Apple Inc. (AAPL),
What is the purpose of holding inventory? Name several types of inventory and describe their purpose.
What is meant by the term cash flow process?
Identify the principal motives for holding cash and near-cash assets. Explain the purpose of each motive.
Within the context of cash management, what are the key elements of total float? Briefly define each element.
Distinguish between the concepts of financial risk and interest rate risk as these terms are commonly used in discussions of cash management.
What factors determine the size of the investment a firm has in its accounts receivable? Which of these factors are under the control of the financial manager?
If a credit manager experienced no bad-debt losses over the past year, would this be an indication of proper credit management? Why or why not?
What are the risk-return trade-off associated with adopting a more liberal trade credit policy?
In Problem 3-14, you were asked to prepare a statement of cash flows for Pamplin Inc. Pamplin's financial statements are provided again on the next page. Using this information, compute the firm's
Interpret the following information regarding Maness Corporation's free cash flows and financing cash flows. Maness Corporation Free Cash Flows and Financing Cash Flows Operating income (EBIT)
Compute the annual depreciation for an asset that costs $250,000 and is in the 5-year property class. Use the MACRS in your calculation.
The Mason Falls Mfg. Company just acquired a depreciable asset this year, costing $500,000. Furthermore, the asset falls into the 7-year property class using the MACRS.a. Using the MACRS, compute the
Define each of the following terms: a. Proprietorship; partnership; corporation; charter; bylaws b. Limited partnership; limited liability partnership; Professional Corporation c. Stockholder wealth
Contrast and compare trading in face-to-face auctions, dealer markets, and automated trading platforms?
Describe some similarities and differences among broker-dealer networks, alternative trading systems (ATS), and registered stock exchanges?
Begin with the partial model in the file Ch02 P14 Build a Model.xlsx on the textbook's Web site.a. The 2016 sales of Cumberland Industries were $455,000,000; operating costs (excluding depreciation)
Define each of the following terms: a. Annual report; balance sheet; income statement b. Common stockholders' equity, or net worth; retained earnings c. Statement of stockholders' equity; statement
The Morrit Corporation has $600,000 of debt outstanding, and it pays an interest rate of 8% annually. Morrit's annual sales are $3 million, its average tax rate is 40%, and its net profit margin on
Jackson Corporation's bonds have 12 years remaining to maturity. Interest is paid annually, the bonds have a $1,000 par value, and the coupon interest rate is 8%. The bonds have a yield to maturity
Start with the partial model in the file Ch06 P15 Build a Model.xlsx on the textbook's Web site. The file contains hypothetical data for working this problem. Goodman Corporation's and Landry
Selected data for the Derby Corporation are shown here. Use the data to answer the following questions.a. Calculate the estimated horizon value (i.e., the value of operations at the end of the
Traver-Dunlap Corporation has a 15% weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Its most recent sales were $980 million and its total net operating capital is $870 million. The following table shows
Hamilton Landscaping's dividend growth rate is expected to be 30% in the next year, drop to 15% from Year 1 to Year 2, and drop to a constant 5% for Year 2 and all subsequent years. Hamilton has just
a. Describe briefly the legal rights and privileges of common stockholders.b. What is free cash flow (FCF)? What is the weighted average cost of capital? What is the free cash flow valuation
Define each of the following terms:a. Proxy; proxy fight; preemptive right; classified stock; founders' sharesb. Free cash flow valuation model, value of operations; non-operating assetsc. Constant
Explain how to use the free cash flow valuation model to find the price per share of common equity?
a. What is a financial option? What is the single most important characteristic of an option?b. Options have a unique set of terminology. Define the following terms:(1) Call option(2) Put option(3)
During the last few years, Jana Industries has been too constrained by the high cost of capital to make many capital investments. Recently, though, capital costs have been declining, and the
Gardial Fisheries is considering two mutually exclusive investments. The projects' expected net cash flows are as follows:a. If each project's cost of capital is 12%, which project should be
a. What is capital budgeting?b. What is the difference between independent and mutually exclusive projects?c. (1) Define the term net present value (NPV). What is each franchise's NPV?(2) What is the
Your company is considering two mutually exclusive projects, X and Y, whose costs and cash flows are shown below:The projects are equally risky, and their cost of capital is 12%. You must make a
Edelman Engineering is considering including two pieces of equipment, a truck and an overhead pulley system, in this year's capital budget. The projects are independent. The cash outlay for the truck
Madison Manufacturing is considering a new machine that costs $350,000 and would reduce pre-tax manufacturing costs by $110,000 annually. Madison would use the 3-year MACRS method to depreciate the
Start with the partial model in the file Ch12 P10 Build a Model.xlsx on the text book's Web site, which contains the 2016 financial statements of Zieber Corporation. Forecast Zieber's 2017 income
Start with the partial model in the file Ch12 P11 Build a Model.xlsx on the textbook's Web site, which contains Henley Corporation's most recent financial statements. Use the following ratios and
Define each of the following terms:a. Operating plan; financial planb. Spontaneous liabilities; profit margin; payout ratioc. Additional funds needed (AFN); AFN equation; capital intensity ratio;
Refer to Problem 12-1. Return to the assumption that the company had $5 million in assets at the end of 2016, but now assume that the company pays no dividends. Under these assumptions, what would be
Maggie's Muffins Bakery generated $5,000,000 in sales during 2016, and its year-end total assets were $2,500,000. Also, at year-end 2016, current liabilities were $1,000,000, consisting of $300,000
At year-end 2016, Wallace Landscaping's total assets were $2.17 million, and its accounts payable were $560,000. Sales, which in 2016 were $3.5 million, are expected to increase by 35% in 2017.
Upton Computers makes bulk purchases of small computers, stocks them in conveniently located warehouses, ships them to its chain of retail stores, and has a staff to advise customers and help them
Stevens Textile Corporation's 2016 financial statements are shown below:Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 (Thousands of Dollars)Cash ............................... $ 1,080 .......... Accounts
Garlington Technologies Inc.'s 2016 financial statements are shown below:Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016Cash ................................. $ 180,000 ........... Accounts payable
Start with the partial model in the file Ch14 P13 Build a Model.xlsx on the textbook's Web site. J. Clark Inc. (JCI), a manufacturer and distributor of sports equipment, has grown until it has become
a. (1) What is meant by the term "distribution policy"? How has the mix of dividend payouts and stock repurchases changed over time?(2) The terms "irrelevance," "dividend preference" (or
Boehm Corporation has had stable earnings growth of 8% a year for the past 10 years and in 2016 Boehm paid dividends of $2.6 million on net income of $9.8 million. However, in 2017 earnings are
Counts Accounting's beta is 1.15 and its tax rate is 40%. If it is financed with 20% debt, what is its unlevered beta?
a. Using the free cash flow valuation model, show the only avenues by which capital structure can affect value.b. (1) What is business risk? What factors influence a firm's business risk?(2) What
Rusty Spears, CEO of Rusty's Renovations, a custom building and repair company, is preparing documentation for a line of credit request from his commercial banker. Among the required documents is a
Williams & Sons last year reported sales of $12 million, cost of goods sold (COGS) of $10 million, and an inventory turnover ratio of 2. The company is now adopting a new inventory system. If the new
What are the nominal and effective costs of trade credit under the credit terms of 3 15, net 30?
a. Johnson plans to use the preceding ratios as the starting point for discussions with RR's operating team. Based on the data, does RR seem to be following a relaxed, moderate, or restricted current
Mark Collins, luthier and businessman, builds and sells custom-made acoustic and electric stringed instruments. Although located in Maryville, Tennessee, he purchases raw materials from around the
a. What is a multinational corporation? Why do firms expand into other countries?b. What are the six major factors that distinguish multinational financial management from financial management as
Lingadalli Corporation (LC) is considering an IPO. LC has 12 million shares of common stock owned by its founder and early investors. LC has no preferred stock, debt, or short-term investments.
a. (1) What is the present value of owning the equipment(2) Explain the rationale for the discount rate you used to find the PV.b. What is Lewis's present value of leasing the equipment? (Hint:
Maggie's Magazines (MM) has straight nonconvertible bonds that currently yield 9%. MM's stock sells for $22 per share, has an expected constant growth rate of 6%, and has a dividend yield of 4%. MM
Paul Duncan, financial manager of EduSoft Inc., is facing a dilemma. The firm was founded 5 years ago to provide educational software for the rapidly expanding primary and secondary school markets.
Start with the partial model in the file Ch21 P08 Build a Model.xlsx on the textbook's Web site. Kasperov Corporation has an unlevered cost of equity of 12% and is taxed at a 40% rate. The 4-year
Define each of the following terms: a. Interest tax shields; value of tax shield b. Adjusted present value (APV) model c. Compressed adjusted present value (CAPV) model
Schwarzentraub Corporation's expected free cash flow for the year is $500,000; in the future, free cash flow is expected to grow at a rate of 9%. The company currently has no debt, and its cost
a. Who were Modigliani and Miller (MM), and what assumptions are embedded in the MM and Miller models?b. Assume that Firms U and L are in the same risk class and that both have EBIT $500,000. Firm U
Wansley Portal Inc., a large Internet service provider, is evaluating the possible acquisition of Alabama Connections Company (ACC), a regional Internet service provider. Wansley's analysts project
Explain why the APV model is suited for situations in which the capital structure is changing during the forecast period.
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