1. Suppose you discover a treasure chest of RM10 billion in cash a. Is this a real or financial asset? Answer: Yes. 10 billion cash is the financial asset. This is because financial assets only obtain its monetary value from a contractual agreement of what it represents. In contrast‚ real asset itself has the physical value. b. Is society any richer for the discovery? Answer: No. This is because the cash does not contribute to the productive capacity of the economy. c. Are you wealthier
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Analysis in Investment Appraisal by Savvakis C. Savvides Published in “Project Appraisal”‚ Volume 9 Number 1‚ pages 3-18‚ March 1994 © Beech Tree Publishing 1994 Reprinted with permission ABSTRACT* This paper was prepared for the purpose of presenting the methodology and uses of the Monte Carlo simulation technique as applied in the evaluation of investment projects to analyse and assess risk. The first part of the paper highlights the importance of risk analysis in investment appraisal
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Abstract Cash management is one of the most important function in any organization. The main aim of any organization is to increase profits as well as maximize the wealth of the shareholders. The resultant cash should thus be managed in the best way possible. The following research paper will explore the various cash management theories that are employed in the Kenyan multinational companies whether and whether they have been effective or not. In addition the research paper will also provide informed
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Section Two To be completed by the Professor I lecturer Note below your comments on content‚ structure and presentation. Comments on specific points should be written on the assignment. Enter grade out of 20 on the bottom of this page. Please indicate whether this is a first or a second grading. □ First grading…□ Second grading Professor ’s name Signature Date received Date returned to student Section One To be completed by the student Please tick as
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T Outline Learning Goals I. Securities Markets A) Types of Securities Markets 1. The Primary Market a. Going Public: The IPO Process b. The Investment Banker’s Role 2. Secondary Markets B) Organized Securities Exchanges 1. The New York Stock Exchange a. Trading Activity b. Listing Policies 2. The American Stock Exchange 3. Regional Stock Exchanges 4. Options Exchanges 5. Futures Exchanges C) The Over-the-Counter Market 1. New Issues and Secondary Distributions 2. The Role of Dealers 3. Nasdaq 4. Alternative
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1. Why do you think JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch were selected to underwrite and book-run all $23.3 billion in financings (all debt‚ common stock‚ and convertible)‚ instead of sharing the underwriting with additional firms? JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch had positive reputations after they both ranked highly in convertibles and common stock underwriting. These trustworthy banks had well-established ties to FCX. Also‚ these two firms agreed to issue a bridge loan to FCX prior to the acquisition.
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CONTENTS CHAPTERS PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 1. INTRODUCTION AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3-6 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Research Methodology 4 1.2.1 Need for the study
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FUNDS FLOW STATEMENT Meaning The term “Flow” means change and therefore‚ the term “Flow of Funds” means “Change in Funds” or “Change in Working Capital “. In other works‚ any increase or decrease in working capital means “Flow of Funds”. There are two concepts of working capital – gross concept and net concept. • Gross working capital refers to the firm’s investment in current assets • Net working capital means excess of current assets over current liabilities. In business several
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THE IMPACT OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SOUTH AFRICA South Africa is committed to maintaining an open environment for investment. This is core to long-term‚ sustainable‚ economic growth. As a low-savings developing economy‚ with high domestic investment requirements‚ South Africa requires to attract foreign direct investment in order to support domestic investment financing requirements (National Treasury‚ 2011). South Africa has re-entered this changing environment in full awareness
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LITERATURE REVIEW OF INVESTMENT APPRAISAL METHODS What is meant by investment appraisal practices? The investment appraisal process includes the generation of ideas‚ assessment and authorization‚ implementation and control of the project (Dennis R. Young‚ 2007). Decision-making is increasingly more complex today because of uncertainty. Additionally‚ most capital projects involve numerous variables and possible outcomes. For instance‚ estimating cash flows associated with a project involves working
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