Questions 4-7 are based on the following example:Gardial Fisheries is considering two mutually exclusive investments. The forecasted cash flows for each project is as follows: Year Project A ($) Project B ($)0 -375 -5751 -300 1902 -200 1903 -100 1904 600 1905 600 1906 926 1907 -200 0 4. If each project has a cost of capital of 12%, what is the NPV for each […]

Deliverable: A memo that gives an overview of the industry forces affecting Lenovo’s, and identifies the most prominent concerns for Lenovo’s management.  Audience: A portfolio manager (me) that is considering the addition of Lenovo to the portfolio. Required content:  An executive summary of the report that specifically highlights the most prominent concerns for Lenovo’s management. At least one paragraph addressing each of the five forces […]

Complete the following homework scenario:  •Bob and Lisa are both married, working adults. They both plan for retirement and consider the $2,000 annual contribution a must.   First, consider Lisa’s savings. She began working at age 20 and began making an annual contribution of $2,000 at the first of the year beginning with her first year. She makes 13 contributions. She worked until she was […]

This week’s discussion is worth 90 points and it is part of your Course Project.  Before you get started on this exercise, you will need the textbook (Chapter 16 – The Financials), the Business Plan Financials Guide and Excel document, and the NAB Company Portfolio. This Assignment has two sections: The Excel document and the written portion of the financials (sources and use of funds, […]

The discussion assignment provides a forum for debating topics that may not have one clear answer. Before beginning work on this week’s discussion post, review the following resources: Typologies, metaphors, and design factors lend some insight into understanding organizations and serve as a good basis to analyze cases (to analyze a particular organization or to compare organizations). However, by their nature, typologies and metaphors must […]

Adams, Incorporated would like to add a new line of business to its existing retail business. The new line of business will be the manufacturing and distribution of animal feeds. This is a major capital project. Adams, Incorporated is aware you an in an MBA program and would like you to help analysis the viability of this major business venture based on the following information: […]

1. Based on the information below, calculate the weighted average cost of capital. Great Corporation has the following capital situation.Debt: One thousand bonds were issued five years ago at a coupon rate of 8%. They had 25-year terms and $1,000 face values. They are now selling to yield 9%. The tax rate is 36%Preferred stock: Two thousand shares of preferred are outstanding, each of which […]

Today, many companies face budgetary challenges on a continual basis. Two critical aspects that businesses lack are effective control practices and monitoring. You have been asked by your manager of the Money Cares Investment Corporation, to outline problematic or risk areas in the company’s financial procedures. Upon reviewing the budget, you notice that there is overspending in marketing supplies, transportation, and workshop items that include hospitality […]

Purpose of Assignment  The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student an opportunity to explain what it means to have an efficient capital market. Students will gain an understanding of the different levels of market efficiency and how behavioral finance can inhibit reaching market transparency.  Assignment Steps  Explain in 525 words what it means to have efficient capital market, including:  Describe the behavioral challenges […]

Task Type: Individual Project   Deliverable Length: See assignment details    Due Date: 11/01/2014 08:59:59 PM  CT [removed]       You have just been hired to the HBY company as its new Vice President of Strategic Planning. The corporation is a conglomerate with divisions in the film industry, theme park industry, digital music distribution industry, and mass merchandiser industry. The corporation has seen lackluster performance in recent years because its competitors seem […]