The 2009 Chrysler-Fiat Strategic Alliance A strategic alliance links two or more companies operations by combining manufacturing resources and knowledge. These tie-ups combine R&D‚ product development‚ distribution networks‚ and other areas in knowledge allocation. With that said‚ Chrysler was ordered by the U.S. government to form an alliance and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in-order to acquire government bailout. So‚ in early 2009‚ Fiat turned out to be the key contender for Chrysler
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L.Spight FIN100 – Week 10 Integrative Case Study Due – 9/5/10 Case Information: You work for HydroTech‚ a large manufacturer of high pressure industrial water pumps. The firm specializes in natural disaster services‚ ranging from pumps that draw water from lakes‚ ponds‚ and streams in drought stricken area to pumps that remove high water volumes in flooded area. You report directly to the CFO. Your boss has asked you to calculate HydroTech’s WAAC in preparation for an executive retreat
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Case Study: Fiat Auto and General Motors Alliance Case Study: Fiat Auto and General Motors Introduction The economic crisis and other factors‚ affect different companies in the global market and automotive industries are not exempted. In order to cope with economic problems within the industry‚ different companies try to find the most efficient ways to save the company and one of these is through the consideration of merging or going into alliance. In alliance‚ both companies
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NOKIA AND MICROSOFT JOIN FORCES IN SMARTPHONE WAR On the 11th of February 2011‚ Nokia Corporation announced the alliance with Microsoft Corporation‚ unveiling their aggressive strategy to challenge Google and Apple for domination of the hot smartphone market. In this strategic alliance‚ Nokia will use Microsoft’s mobile operating system (OP) Windows Phone on its smartphones. As per the deal‚ Windows Phone would replace Symbian as the primary OS on Nokia’s phones and Nokia would pay royalties to
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Case Questions for MGM 828‚ Fall 2012 Case 1: The Euro in Crisis a) Evaluate the European Central Bank’s (ECB) response to the financial crisis of 2008-2010. What was their analysis of the problem? b) The ECB responded less aggressively than the US Federal Reserve to the crisis. Why? c) In May 2010‚ should the ECB agree to purchase Greek sovereign debt? Case 2: Foreign Ownership of US Treasury Securities a) Why is foreign ownership of US Treasury securities rising? It is more interesting
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A Mini Case of Little Stone Comapny Question-1 Big Rock Corporation (BRC) announces a tender offer for all the shares of Little Stone Company (LSC) for $16 per share. The pre-announcement (one month before) price of LSC was $12. LSC stock quickly rose to $15.50. Previous similar acquisitions by peers paid an average premium of 20%. Financial information on Little Stone Company: Beta 1.5 Stock market risk premium 11% Risk free rate 3% Current interest rate on debt 15%
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ANALYSIS OF USEC Inc.‚ Prepared For: Dr. Doina Chichernea BUAD 6200 SPRING 2011 The University of Toledo APRIL 21‚ 2011 Executive Summary USEC is the world’s leading supplier of enriched Uranium to nuclear power plants. Due to the expiration of long term energy cost savings contracts‚ USEC is examining the possibility of taking on a new project called the American Centrifuge Project. This project will utilize a different process for Uranium enrichment‚ which is the core business process
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Executive Summary – Warren Buffet Case Study Executive Summary: On May 24‚ 2005‚ it was announced that Berkshire Hathaway would acquire PacifiCorp. from parent‚ Scottish Power‚ for $5.1 billion in cash and $4.3 in liabilities and preferred stock (Bruner‚ Eades‚ Schill). After the announcement of the acquisition‚ the market responded very positively the same day. Berkshire’s stock price had increased by 2.4%‚ PacifiCorp.’s parent‚ Scottish Power’s by 6.28% and S&P 500 closed up 0.02%. Berkshire
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Asphalt versus Concrete Driveways –Your Edmonton Concrete Pros Discuss What to Consider The choice to go with concrete or asphalt for your driveway involves a variety of factors. You will need to consider details such as your present budget‚ how much you want to spend over the long term‚ and your desired aesthetics for the finished product. The pros at Osco Mudjacking & Shotcreting Ltd. are always happy to help you with your projects and concerns. We can assist you in determining what kind of
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The Venture Capital Division of Boeing has four projects on the table with three additional leverages of debt. As the financial analyst for the division I was given the task of evaluating the four capital budgeting projects. After evaluating each project I will recommend which project will bring the most value to shareholders and the firm. What is the cost of equity for each project at 0‚ 20%‚ and 50% leverage? From the information provided the cost of equity at 0‚ 20%‚ and 50% leverage was
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