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    Net present value In finance‚ the net present value (NPV) or net present worth (NPW) of a time series of cash flows‚ both incoming and outgoing‚ is defined as the sum of the present values (PVs) of the individual cash flows. In case when all future cash flows are incoming (such as coupons and principal of a bond) and the only outflow of cash is the purchase price‚ the NPV is simply the PV of future cash flows minus the purchase price (which is its own PV). NPV is a central tool in discounted cash

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    m. sole proprietorship n. partnership o. corporation p. limited liability partnership 5.) Maddux‚ Inc.‚ has completed its fiscal year and reported the following information. The company had current assets of $153‚413‚ net fixed assets of $ 412‚331‚ and other assets of $83‚552. The firm also has current liabilities worth $65‚314‚ long-term debt of $178‚334‚ and common

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    $1000 deposit in savings account earning a compound annual interest rate of 6% be worth at the end of the following number years? a) 3 years $1‚191 b) 5 years $1‚338 c) 10 years $1‚791 2. If you require a 9% return on your investment which would you prefer? a) $5‚000 today PV = $5‚000 b) $15‚000 five years from today PV = $9‚748.50 c) $1‚000 per year for 15 years PV = $8061 Select option b 3. The Lancer Leasing

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    Critics to DCF methods Ducht an UK companies * However‚ it is found inappropriate to use DCF methods for investments that have got strategic implications. * There are various reasons for the use of open approach. Since the outcomes of these projects are highly unforeseen‚ according one interviewee‚ the application of quantitative tools is not plausible. Therefore‚ companies tend to apply the rule of thumb methods rather than standardized quantitative models. The justification for not applying

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    Initial investment An initial investment is the money a business owner needs to start up a firm. It might include the business owner’s own money‚ money borrowed from an array of sources including family and friends or banks‚ or capital raised from investors. The term initial investment is also used as the money a business owner uses to invest in a capital investment venture such as a piece of equipment or a building. IRR The higher a projects internal rate of return‚ the

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    return on their investment‚ calculate the venture’s present value. B. Now assume that the Year 6 cash flows are forecasted to be $900‚000 in the stepping stone year and are expected to grow at an 8 percent compound annual rate thereafter. Assuming that the investors still want a 40 percent rate of return on their investment‚ calculate the venture’s present value. C. Now extend Part B one step further. Assume that the required rate of return on the investment will drop from 40

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    Assignment “Net Promoter Score: a strong indicator of loyalty and growth?” 2 Table of Content Page Introduction…………………………………………………………………………3 1 Main advantages of the NPS……………………………………………...4 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Simple and understandable – the calculation of the NPS……...4 Simple categorization of the customer groups - …………………. application of the NPS……………………………………………...5 Motivating Change - customer-focused management by NPS...6 Main disadvantages of the NPS ................................

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    limited liability‚ ease of transferability‚ ability to raise capital‚ and unlimited life. 2. Evaluate the following statement: Managers should not focus on the current stock value because doing so will lead to an overemphasis on short-term profits at the expense of long- term profits. Presumably‚ the current stock value reflects the risk‚ timing‚ and magnitude of all future cash flows‚ both short-term and long-term. If this is correct‚ then the statement is false. 3. Could a company’s cash

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    Net Present Value/Present Value Index The management team at Savage Corporation is evaluating two alternative capital investment opportunities. The first alternative‚ modernizing the company’s current machinery‚ costs $45‚000. Management estimates the modernization project will reduce annual net cash outflows by $12‚500 per year for the next five years. The second alternative‚ purchasing a new machine‚ costs $56‚500. The new machine is expected to have a five-year useful life and a $4‚000

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    Chapter 7— Net Present Value and Other Investment Question 1 : List the methods that a firm can use to evaluate a potential investment. There are discounted and non-discounted cash-flow capital budgeting criteria to evaluate proposed investments. They are 1) Net present value: NPV is a discounted cash flow technique‚ which is the difference between an investment’s market value and its cost. NPV = Present value of cash inflow- Present value of cash outflow The investment should

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