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Financial Management
Can you think of any practical problems of adopting an SVA approach? Try to think of at least one.
A US exporter sold goods to a Belgian importer. The goods were invoiced in euros and the invoice was paid one month after it was issued. During the period between the issue of the invoice and its
Let us now assume that Yukon Inc (see Example13.2) wishes to manage the foreign exchange risk through the purchase of euros’ futures contracts. These contracts will be purchased immediately and
The directors of Kifaru plc are considering taking over Mpaka plc, a smaller business in the same industry as Kifaru plc. Currently, Kifaru plc’s shares are trading at £6.40/share and Mpaka
Pisces plc produced the following statement of financial position and income statement at the end of the third year of trading:An analysis of the underlying records reveals the following:1. R&D
What can managers do in order to increase EVA®?
Centaur plc has 5 million shares in issue with a market value of £8.40 per share. The business has £14.2 million capital invested and EVA® for the most recent year was £1.8 million. The required
Why might part of the annual bonus be deferred on a compulsory basis? Try to think of at least one reason.
Can you think of any problems with using multiple measures to determine the annual bonus? Try to think of at least one.
Outline the case for and against a business pursuing a policy of diversification.
Accona plc operates a successful chain of furniture retail stores. For the year that has just ended, the business reported after-tax profits of £250 million. It has 200 million £0.50 shares in
Can you think of an example of each type of merger for a tyre retailer?
Ixus plc is a large sugar-refining business that is currently considering the takeover of Decet plc, an engineering business. Financial information concerning each business is as follows:The board of
It was mentioned in the chapter that, in the context of a planned takeover, the financial health of the target business is an important aspect of a due diligence investigation. Identify nine areas
Is it necessary for a business to merge with, or take over, another business in order to reap the benefits of scale? Can these benefits be obtained by other means?
When a business demerges part of its operations, it becomes smaller in size. What disadvantages might this bring to the business?
An investment business is considering taking a minority stake in two businesses, Monaghan plc and Cavan plc. Both are in the same line of business and both are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Why might there still be an argument in favour of a merger, even though a business could overcome any deficiency on its own?
Lampet plc trades its shares on the London Stock Exchange. Recently, the chief financial officer calculated the value of a share in the business, using the free cash flow method, at £8.65. These
The directors of Simat plc have adopted a policy of expansion based on the acquisition of other businesses. The special projects division of Simat has been given the task of identifying suitable
Which particular group might benefit most from diversification?
Following a successful bid, what is the likelihood of the senior managers in(a) The bidding business, and(b) The target business benefiting from the merger?
Why might a bidding business be prepared to pay a premium above the market price for the shares of a business? Try to think of at least two reasons.
What might be the attraction of this form of loan capital from the point of view of the target business’s shareholders?
The senior management of Galbraith Ltd is negotiating a management buyout of the business from the existing shareholders. The most recent financial statements of Galbraith Ltd are as
What problem would arise if there was a fall in the market value of the shares?
Mojave plc supplies frozen desserts to supermarkets and restaurant chains throughout the UK. The business has enjoyed strong growth since it was formed six years ago and is now considering a listing
What different forms of payment do you think may be used?
Alpha plc, a dynamic, fast-growing business in microelectronics, has just made a bid of 17 of its own shares for every 20 shares of Beta plc, which manufactures a range of electric motors.Financial
How might the managers of a business seek to increase efficiency and profitability?
Can you think of a type of business that may be particularly susceptible to this reverse synergy problem?
Why might the managers experience a conflict of interest?
Derriford (Engineering) plc is expected to announce a dividend of £0.40 per share for the forthcoming year. The cost of equity is estimated at 12 per cent. What is the estimated market value of an
Why, for a UK business, might a customer based in Mumbai pose greater problems than one based in Middlesbrough?
Jurassic plc, a UK business, expects to receive €500,000 in three months’ time for goods sold to a French customer. It has decided to hedge the currency risk by taking out a forward contract. The
Why might a UK business achieve its objectives more effectively by internationalising its activities?
Planters plc manufactures agricultural implements, components for which are acquired from a number of sources, including some overseas ones. The implements are marketed in the UK and, increasingly,
Suppose that you had a few dollar bills left following a visit to the USA and exchanged these for sterling with a friend who was shortly to go there. Would you and your friend form part of the
Yukon Inc. is a US-based shipping business that operates throughout the world. In recent years, heavy demand for commodities, particularly among developing nations, has created significant
What are the advantages of doing nothing in relation to exchange rate risk? Under what circumstances might this approach be most suitable?
A French business is due to pay $3 million in six months’ time to a US supplier. In order to hedge against currency risk, the French business decides to sell euro futures immediately at €1 =
Why do foreign exchange dealers typically offer both a spot rate and a forward rate?
Tetron plc, a UK business, has purchased goods from an Italian supplier. This requires payment of €400,000 in two months’ time. The business intends to take out an option at a strike price of £1
What other role might speculators play in the smooth functioning of the foreign exchange market?
Mithras plc is a UK business that is due to receive €200,000 from a German customer in three months’ time. A money market hedge will be used to manage currency risk and the following borrowing
Although portfolio theory suggests that international diversification is best undertaken by shareholders, is this always the case? Can you think of a situation where shareholders may benefit from a
Farndale plc is a UK supermarket chain with subsidiaries in a number of different countries.Some years ago, the business entered the US market but the financial results proved to be disappointing. As
Hutton plc, a UK business, is due to receive €800,000 in four months’ time for goods supplied to a Spanish customer. The business has decided to use a money market hedge to manage currency risk.
Larunda plc operates a shipyard in the UK and has recently completed the building of a passenger ferry for a French business. The ferry has successfully completed its sea trials and final payment of
Try to think of at least two other forms insurance that a business might consider necessary.
Girton plc is a UK business that has recently purchased machinery from a US supplier. Girton plc expects to pay $600,000 in three months’ time for this purchase. To hedge against foreign exchange
Can you recall the nature of interest rate swaps? How do they differ from currency swaps?
Compare and contrast the main features of forward exchange contracts with those of currency futures.
Briefly describe VBBD and VBID.
Briefly describe the key features of the text designed to enhance the learning experience.
1. What is the role of financial management in today's health services organizations?2. How has this role changed over time?
What are some important issues confronting hospitals today?
What is the difference between the goals of investor-owned and not-for-profit firms?
What is the agency problem, and how does it apply to investor-owned firms?
What factors tend to reduce the agency problem?
Briefly explain the individual (personal) and corporate income tax systems.
What is the difference in individual tax treatment between interest and dividend income?
What are capital gains and losses, and how are they differentiated from ordinary income?
What is unrelated business income?
How do federal income taxes treat dividends received by corporations compared to dividends received by individuals?
With regard to investor-owned businesses, do tax laws favor financing by debt or by equity? Explain your answer.
Briefly describe the MACRS tax depreciation system.
What is the effect of the sale of a depreciable asset on a firm's taxes?
Briefly describe the major changes under the ACA.
What are the major implications of health reform for the financial management of healthcare organizations?
Briefly explain the following characteristics of insurance:a. Pooling of lossesb. Payment only for random lossesc. Risk transferd. Indemnification
What is adverse selection, and how do insurers deal with the problem?
What are the two major classifications of health insurers?
Briefly describe some different types of private insurers.
Briefly describe the origins and purpose of Medicare.
What is Medicaid, and how is it administered?
Roughly, what is the allocation of an HMO premium dollar?
Briefly describe the following three methods for developing capitation rates:a. Fee-for-service methodb. Cost approachc. Demographic approach
Of the three approaches, which one do you think would be the most accurate? The easiest to apply in practice?
Explain the difference between the total PMPM and a premium rate.
What are the two components of CDHPs, and how do they work together?
What are some advantages of HSAs over HRAs?
What perverse healthcare market incentives are created by traditional indemnity insurance?
What is the main finding from the RAND experiment, and how do CDHPs apply it?
What rationales are used to promote CDHP use?
How could CDHPs affect providers?
What are the goals of these insurance designs?
Briefly describe the impact of the ACA on health insurance.
Briefly describe the coding system used in hospitals (ICD codes) and medical practices (CPT codes).
What is the link between coding and reimbursement?
Briefly describe the following reimbursement methods:a. Cost basedb. Charge based and discounted chargesc. Per procedured. Per diagnosise. Per diemf. Bundled (global)g. Capitation
What is the major difference between fee-for-service and capitation?
What financial incentives to providers are created by each of the following reimbursement methods:a. Cost basedb. Charge based and discounted chargesc. Per procedured. Per diagnosise. Per
What is the major difference between the financial incentives to providers of fee-for-service and capitation?
What financial risks to providers are created by each of the following reimbursement methods?a. Cost basedb. Charge based and discounted chargesc. Per procedured. Per diagnosise. Per
What is the major difference between the financial risks to providers of fee-for-service and capitation payment systems?
What is the IPPS, and how does it work?
What is the OPPS, and how does it work?
How are physicians reimbursed for providing services to Medicare patients?
What is the aim of a value-based purchasing program designed by an insurer?
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