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What are the biggest differences between forward and futures? You need to list at least TWO...

What are the biggest differences between forward and futures? You need to list at least TWO differences, and provide some detailed explanations.

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Explain the difference between comparative negligence and contributory negligence. How is actual cause different from proximate...

  1. Explain the difference between comparative negligence and contributory negligence.
  2. How is actual cause different from proximate cause?
  3. What is an example of assumption of risk?
  4. How does res ipsa loquitur help a plaintiff establish a case of negligence?

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You are looking to buy a car. You can afford $650 in monthly payments for five...

You are looking to buy a car. You can afford $650 in monthly payments for five years. In addition to the loan, you can make a $750 down payment. If interest rates are 8 percent APR, what price of car can you afford (loan plus down payment)? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places.)

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Current Income Statement                                      &nb

Current Income Statement                                                        Current Balance Sheet

Net sales                                   $6,500             Cash                 $   900         Accounts payable $1,020  

Less: Cost of goods sold              4,922             Accounts rec.           620         Long-term debt       4,360  

Less: Depreciation                         570             Inventory            2,850         Common stock         2,400   

Earnings before interest and taxes 1,008             Total                $4,370         Retained earnings 1,190   

Less: Interest paid                          300             Net fixed assets   4,600        

Taxable Income                        $   708             Total assets       $8,970         Total liab. & equity            $8,970

Less: Taxes                                    248                                                                                              

Net income                               $   460

               Dividends      $184     Add to RE =

________ 6.        What is the retention or plowback ratio for this company?

                            

________ 7.        Assume that the firm is operating at 85 percent of capacity. What is the full-capacity level of

                             sales?

WE WILL NOT COVER THIS IS THE FALL 2014 CLASS

                            

________ 8.        Assume the firm has a constant dividend payout ratio and a projected sales increase of 10 percent. All

                             costs, assets, and current liabilities vary directly with sales. What is the external financing need?

                            

________ 9.        What is the Equity Multiplier?

________ 10.     Assume the firm has a constant dividend payout ratio and a constant debt-equity ratio. What is the fastest the company can grow assuming they do not want any external financing?

                            

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The Best Manufacturing Company is considering a new investment. Financial projections for the investment are tabulated...

The Best Manufacturing Company is considering a new investment. Financial projections for the investment are tabulated here. The corporate tax rate is 24 percent. Assume all sales revenue is received in cash, all operating costs and income taxes are paid in cash, and all cash flows occur at the end of the year. All net working capital is recovered at the end of the project.

Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
  Investment $ 27,700
  Sales revenue $ 14,800 $ 16,400 $ 17,800 $ 14,300
  Operating costs 3,600 3,450 5,600 4,200
  Depreciation 6,925 6,925 6,925 6,925
  Net working capital spending 370 270 365 220 ?
a.

Compute the incremental net income of the investment for each year. (Do not round intermediate calculations.)


   


b.

Compute the incremental cash flows of the investment for each year. (Do not round intermediate calculations. A negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign.)


   


c.

Suppose the appropriate discount rate is 10 percent. What is the NPV of the project? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)


   

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Balance Sheet                                         

Balance Sheet

                                                2014       2015                                                                              2014      2015

Cash                                   $ 1,800 $ 2,100               Accounts payable                         $ 5,200 $ 3,900

Accounts receivable              7,300      6,400               Long-term debt                             27,400    22,500

Inventory                            10,200    12,300               Common stock                                17,500    21,500

Net fixed assets                    40,900   36,700               Retained earnings                                                                    10,100     9,600

Total assets                        $60,200 $57,500               Total liabilities and equity            $60,200 $57,500

                                                                        Income Statement

                                                          Net Sales                            $73,900

                                                          Costs                                  58,600

                                                          Depreciation                          5,200

                                                          EBIT                                   10,100

                                                          Interest                                   2,200

                                                          Taxable income                     7,900

                                                          Taxes                                     1,185

                                                          Net Income                        $ 6,715

________ 1.        What is the profit margin for 2015?

                            

________ 2.        What is the Operating Cash flow for 2015?

________ 3.         What is the total amount of stockholders’ equity for 2015?

                            

________ 4.         What is the common size ratio for Depreciation in 2015?

                            

________ 5.         What is the amount of Net Capital Spending?

                            

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While in Mexico, you buy a lottery ticket and win. The award is 5 annual payments...

While in Mexico, you buy a lottery ticket and win. The award is 5 annual payments of MXN 1,000,000 with the first payment made today.

The APR interest rate for 4 years of future MXN cash flows is 6% and for USD cash flows is 2%.

The exchange rate today is MXN19.6/USD. What is the value today of your winnings in terms of USD? Show the result taking the present value (PV) in both currencies (hint: determine expected exchange rates for next 5 years to convert MXN payments into USD).

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Please distinguish between the initial rate of interest and expected yield on an ARM. What is...

Please distinguish between the initial rate of interest and expected yield on an ARM. What is the general relationship between the two? How do they generally reflect ARM terms?

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An investment project will cost the firm $200,000 now. The additional cash flows earned as a...

An investment project will cost the firm $200,000 now. The additional cash flows earned as a result of the investment are $30,000 in the first year; $50,000 in the second year; $75,000 in the third year; $90,000 in the fourth year; and $120,000 in the fifth year. After that, the investment results in no further increases in cash flows. Assuming cash flows are evenly distributed throughout the year, the payback period for this investment is ______.

A. five years

B. four years

C. three and a half years

D. We cannot answer this question without knowing the cost of capital.

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Submit a written paper which is 4-5 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page, double...


Submit a written paper which is 4-5 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page, double spaced in Times New Roman font which is no greater than 12 points in size. The paper should cite at least three sources independent of the textbook.


In this paper, please discuss the following case study. In doing so, explain your approach to the problem, support your approach with references, and execute your approach. Provide an answer to the case study’s question with a recommendation.


This case continues following the new project of the WePROMOTE Company, that you and your partner own. WePROMOTE is in the promotional materials business. The project being considered is to manufacture a very unique case for smart phones. The case is very durable, attractive and fits virtually all models of smart phone. It will also have the logo of your client, a prominent, local company and is planned to be given away at public relations events by your client.


As we know from prior cases involving this company, more and more details of the project become apparent and with more precision and certainty.


The following are the final values to the data that you have been estimating up to this point:


You can borrow funds from your bank at 3%.

The cost to install the needed equipment will be $105,000 and this cost is incurred prior to any cash is received by the project.

The gross revenues from the project will be $25,000 for year 1, then $27,000 for years 2 and 3. Year 4 will be $28,000 and year 5 (the last year of the project) will be $23,000.

The expected annual cash outflows (current project costs) are estimated at being $13,000 for the first year, then $12,000 for years 2, 3, and 4. The final year costs will be $10,000.

Your tax rate is 30% and you plan to depreciate the equipment on a straight-line basis for the life of the equipment.

After 5 years the equipment will stop working and will have a residual (salvage) value of $5,000).

The discount rate you are assuming is now 7%.

Requirements of the paper:


Perform the final NPV calculations and provide a narrative of how you calculated the computations and why.

Then provide a summary conclusion on whether you should continue to pursue this business opportunity.

Research, using at least three sources other than the textbook materials that support your calculations and conclusions.

Papers will be assessed on the following criteria:


Provide the final, accurate NPV calculations.

A narrative on how the NPVs were calculated. The narrative should include how the data relating to depreciation and its tax consequences affect the cash flow of the project.

Supporting narrative based on research of sources other than the textbook materials.

Provide a conclusion on whether this business opportunity should be pursued.

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Let's examine your ability to calculate NPV. Let's assume a piece of equipment has an implied...

Let's examine your ability to calculate NPV. Let's assume a piece of equipment has an implied discount rate of 8% and an initial cost of $1,000,000. The piece of equipment is expected to generate positive cash flows in years 1-3 of $150,000 and years 4-6 of $200,000 and $300,000 in year 7. Let's also assume that you have to spend $150,000 in year 4 in order to maintain this piece of equipment. What is the project's NPV? (ignoring income taxes). (Be sure to show your work!) (This question is worth 3 points and an incorrect response or unanswered initial response will result in 0 points assigned)

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A borrower is offered a 30 year, fully amortizing ARM with an initial rate of 3.35%....

A borrower is offered a 30 year, fully amortizing ARM with an initial rate of 3.35%. After the first year, the interest rate will adjust each year, using 1 yr LIBOR as the index, plus a margin of 175bp. The price of the property is $8,000,000 and the loan will have an initial LTV ratio of 75% At the first reset date, 1 year LIBOR is at 3%. What is the borrower s payment during the 2nd year of the loan?

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Keller Construction is considering two new investments. Project E calls for the purchase of earthmoving equipment....

Keller Construction is considering two new investments. Project E calls for the purchase of earthmoving equipment. Project H represents an investment in a hydraulic lift. Keller wishes to use a net present value profile in comparing the projects. The investment and cash flow patterns are as follows: Use Appendix B for an approximate answer but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.

Project E Project H
($54,000 Investment) ($48,000 Investment)
Year Cash Flow Year Cash Flow
1 $ 12,000 1 $ 24,000
2 16,000 2 17,000
3 26,000 3 18,000
4 33,000


a. Determine the net present value of the projects based on a zero percent discount rate.



b. Determine the net present value of the projects based on a discount rate of 11 percent. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places.)



c. If the projects are not mutually exclusive, which project(s) would you accept if the discount rate is 11 percent?

  • Project E

  • Project H

  • Both H and E

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A one-year, $100,000 loan carries a coupon rate and a market interest rate of 12 percent....

A one-year, $100,000 loan carries a coupon rate and a market interest rate of 12 percent. The loan requires payment of accrued interest and one-half of the principal at the end of six months. The remaining principal and accrued interest are due at the end of the year.

A. what will be the cash flows at the end of six months and at the end of the year?

B. What is the present value of each cash flow discounted at the market rate? what is the total present value?

C. What proportion of the total present value of cash flows occurs at the end of six months? what proportion occurs at the end of the year?

D. What is the duration of this loan?

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You started your investment with an opening deposit of $1,000.  Your portfolio grew as follows: Beg Year...

  1. You started your investment with an opening deposit of $1,000.  Your portfolio grew as follows:

Beg Year 1

Beg Year 2

Beg Year 3

Beg Year 4

Beg Year 5

EndYear 5

$1,000

$1,074

$1,201

$1,109

$1,175

$1,214

  1. What was your average return?  (Arithmetic average)
  2. What was your actual return? (Geometric average)
  3. Use the TVOM to calculate the Rate (R) using the End year 5 as your Future Value.  

PLEASE SHOW HOW THIS IS DONE IN EXCEL

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