One of the most widely used concepts in finance is that shareholders require a risk premium over bond yields to bear the additional risks of equity investments. While models such as the two-parameter capital asset pricing model (CAPM) or arbitrage pricing theory offer explicit methods for varying risk premia across securities‚ the models are invariably linked to some underlying market (or factor-specific) risk premium. Unfortunately‚ the theortical models provide limited practical advice on establishing
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Chapter 158 Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Repurchases ANSWERS TO END-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS 158-1 a. The optimal distribution policy is one that strikes a balance between dividend yield and capital gains so that the firm’s stock price is maximized. b. The dividend irrelevance theory holds that dividend policy has no effect on either the price of a firm’s stock or its cost of capital. The principal proponents of this view are Merton Miller and Franco Modigliani (MM). They
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13% of sales in 1987 respectively. Marriott is determined to develop and to enhance its position in each division and remain a premier growth company as stated in the annual report (1987). This key objective implies to become the most profitable company‚ be the preferred provider as well as preferred employer. Analysis the four key elements of Marriott’s financial strategy we arrive at the following conclusion: a) Managing rather than owning hotels assets‚ Marriott can become more focused on its core
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se | 2010 | | BUSI 640 Leigh Healey Alex Lutz November 30th | [Marriott Case Study] | Professor Triantis | 1. What is the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for Marriott Corporation based on its target debt-equity ratio? Use a 34% tax rate. WACC = [(E/D+E) * Re] + [(D/D+E) * Rd(1-Tc)] Be = [1 + (1-Tc) d/e]*Ba 1.11 = [1+(1-.34}.41/.59]*Ba Ba = .76098 Using statistics from page four of the assigned case study: Risk Free rate (Rf) = 8.72 % (10yr rate)
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Marriott adheres by the laws in place to protect the employee‚ the employer‚ and the organization. As a result of legal decisions and administered laws‚ Marriott follows the employment guidelines established to produce better employee-employer relationships. The concept of equal employment opportunity has come a long way since the 1960s. Current and future business professionals continue the efforts in the workforce. An organization such as the Marriott‚ respect the Civil Rights Act which first
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Requirements for Valid Action at a Shareholder Meeting * Read statute‚ bylaws and articles * 1. Authority for the meeting * 2. Proper notice (or waiver of notice) * 3. Quorum * 4. Required number of votes cast in favor 1. Authority for Meeting * The meeting must be authorized * Look to statute and bylaws for authorization * Annual meetings MBCA §7.01 * Special meetings MBCA § 7.02 * Court ordered meetings MBCA § 7.03
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a. What business is Marriott in? Are the four components of Marriott’s financial strategy consistent with its growth objective? b. How does Marriott use its estimate of its cost of capital? Does this make sense? c. What is the weighted average cost of capital for Marriott Corporation? • What risk-free rate and risk premium did you use to calculate the cost of equity? • How did you measure Marriott’s cost of debt? 1. Are the four components of Marriott ’s financial strategy consistent
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1) Executive Summary Marriott needs to calculate hurdle rates which will be used in its investment project selection. The company chooses to use cost of capital as its hurdle rate. Since the company has three business divisions and the cost of capital in each division varies and differs from that of Marriott as a whole‚ each division needs to have its own hurdle rate. The reason behind this practice is the company’s strategy which focuses on growth. Using a single hurdle rate for the whole company
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Memo to Shareholders – Carpino Company To: Shareholders‚ Carpino Company Inc. From: Subject: First Year Performance of Carpino Company Introduction Upon completion of Carpino Company’s first year of business‚ it is with great satisfaction that I present to you the year end Cash Flow Statement and analysis for the period ended January 31‚ 2007. You will notice the statement as presented shows in detail the various operating‚ investing‚ and financing activities of the organization. Analysis
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finance managers can‚ in practice‚ contribute to the maximisation of shareholder wealth”. This essay will examine how finance managers in day to day practice can participate in the aid of increasing maximum shareholder wealth. The focus point of this is based on the financial managers themselves‚ how they can manipulate and change things in order to increase shareholder wealth using certain tools and methods of analysis. Shareholders are deemed as the owners of the business. Their main aim is to
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