Lois Quam

Founder, Tysvar, LLC

After accompanying Will Steger on a trip to Norway and the Arctic Circle, Lois Quam's interest in global climate change was sparked. There she witnessed firsthand the astonishing changes in the polar ice masses and the resulting impact on wildlife. Inspired by Steger's call for action to reduce global climate change, in 2009 Lois Quam left Piper Jaffray, a leading international investment bank, to become the founder and CEO of Tysvar, LLC, a privately held, Minnesota-based New Green Economy and health care reform incubator. In 2010, Quam was selected by President Barack Obama to head the Global Health Initiative. This case is a retrospective of her executive experience at Tysvar.

“I'm focused on ways to finding solutions to really significant problems and taking those ideas to full potential,” Quam said. “I want to bring the green economy to reality in a way that is much broader than financing. I want to focus on areas where I can make the most difference bringing the green economy to scale.”

Tysvar works with investors who can create the change they wish to see in the world rather than simply reacting to events as they unfold. The company is a strategic advisor and incubator of ideas, organizations, and people working to facilitate and build the New Green Economy (NGE) to scale. Tysvar's goal is to contribute to a viable, profitable, and socially responsible industry of sustainability, clean technology, and renewable energy sources.

Conscientiously working to play their part to create a more sustainable world for the next generation, Tysvar's efforts include new creation of NGE industries, jobs, and investment opportunities, contributing to building NGE public policy frameworks, trade for import/export of clean technologies, and renewable energy sources around the world.

“We stand on the brink of a very exciting time in the world,” according to Quam. The interest in developing renewable energy sources to replace dwindling fossil fuel supplies and reduce carbon dioxide emissions is worldwide. “It is a very difficult time in the financial markets right now to do this, but that will change. Good companies will find ways to get things done.”

“I am an optimist about our future,” said Quam, “Which is why I started Tysvar. The challenges we face from climate change are immense, but so are our capabilities, and the rewards and benefits to humanity are even greater in the New Green Economy.”

Lois Quam named her company after the hometown of her grandfather, Nels Quam. Tysvar is a majestically beautiful area in western Norway which is becoming a clean technology hub as part of Norway's growing NGE leadership and will soon be the site of the world's largest off-shore wind farm.

Lois Quam has continually worked for a better tomorrow. In 2005, Quam was named Norwegian American of the Year. She believes there is much to learn from Norway: From balancing work and life, allowing parents to fully participate in the economy while still being active parents, to how successfully Norway is immersing itself in new energy technologies such as wind and biomass. As an arctic oil producing nation with a carbon tax since 1993, Norway has reinvested its oil wealth to become a world leader in renewable energy.

Internationally recognized as a visionary and leader on universal health-care reform and the emerging NGE, Lois Quam embodies the skill sets needed to succeed in this new economy. Named in 2006 by Fortune magazine as one of America's “50 Most Powerful Women,” Quam has worked as head of Strategic Investments, Green Economy & Health at Piper Jaffray, a leading international investment bank; served as president and CEO of the Public and Senior Markets segment at UnitedHealth Group, a $30 billion division she helped create and run; chaired the Minnesota Health Care Access Commission, which led to legislation that brought health insurance to tens of thousands of Minnesotans; and served as a senior advisor to Hillary Clinton's task force on health-care reform. She graduated magna laude from Macalester College in St. Paul and went on to attend the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, earning a master's degree in philosophy, politics, and economics.

Lois Quam believes the New Green Economy will produce high quality jobs, improve our national security via less dependence on foreign fuels, and prevent the most damaging consequence of all: irreversible and diminishing climate change. She and Tysvar are committed to establishing universal health-care reform in America. They believe universal health care is the answer for dependable, affordable health care for all Americans and that it is necessary to help rebuild the American economy and restore American competitiveness worldwide.

Recognizing this, President Obama recently appointed Quam executive director of the State Department's Global Health Initiative. This $63 billion project will help developing countries improve their health care systems, with a special emphasis on women, children, and newborns. In accepting this position, Quam decided to step down as CEO of the company she founded and hand leadership to Norwegian Terje Mikalsen, co-founder and former chairman of Norsk Data.

“Although we are sad to see Lois leave the firm, Tysvar will continue to follow through on her vision to help bring the new green economy to scale and make quality health care affordable and accessible to everyone,” Mikalsen said on Tysvar's Web site. “We wish Lois all the best as she assumes her new position at the State Department. Her vision and leadership will help improve health care delivery and access for millions of people around the world.”

On Earth Day Lois Quam gave a speech at the University of St. Thomas on the emerging opportunities in the NGE after which she said, “I enjoyed sharing …how we can all use these key capabilities as a platform for doing something you love. Imagine: helping to build the NGE with a purposeful passion. It doesn't get much better than that!”

In another speech she illustrated her philosophy:

The change required to combat climate change and conserve biodiversity will create a change in business and society similar to the Industrial Revolution. The new energy realities require nothing short of an energy revolution, a thorough retooling of our energy economy in ways that match up with the realities of the 21st century. It will affect every aspect of daily life and business, creating an immense set of opportunities for investors, businesses and individuals.

For investors, there are highly diverse and immense opportunities to create and scale new sources of energy, adapt our current methods of production and improve daily life in ways that drive down global warming emissions.

It will also create unprecedented depth and breadth of opportunities for businesses and investors…. clean energy will always be in strong demand …the world will always have massive energy needs, and they will always have to be balanced against the needs of the environment …the clean energy industry is fueled by the laws of nature—and there is no force as powerful or promising.

Think about what we can achieve working together at this conference and as a region …and think about the time sometime in the future when our work is reaching critical mass, when our environment is safer and our energy is cleaner, when we too will have our eureka moments, our moments of life-changing and world-changing discovery.

The answering should be from your own words.

1.   How does Lois Quam use emotions and moods in her speeches to convey her viewpoint? Cite examples to support your statements.
2.   Based on what you have learned about Lois Quam, create hypotheses about the attitudes of her colleagues at Tysvar while using the three basic components of attitudes in your theories.
3.   Take a moment to research the Global Health Initiative. Why do you believe LoisQuam waschosen to lead this program?
4.   Research question: Search news reports, Web sites, and blogs to find out more information on Tysvar. How is the company faring in its quest to make the world cleaner and safer for future generations? What implications might that have on Tysvar's employees, their attitudes, and job satisfaction?

The founder of Alchemy Products Inc. discovered a way to turn gold into lead and patented this new technology. He then formed a corporation and invested $1,500,000 in setting up a production plant. He believes that he could sell his patent for $72 million.

a. What is the book value of the firm? (Enter your answer in dollars not in millions.)

b. What is the market value of the firm? (Enter your answer in dollars not in millions.)

c. If there are two million shares of stock in the new corporation, what would be the book value per share? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

d. If there are two million shares of stock in the new corporation, what would be the price per share? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

What is absolute advantage in trade theory?

What is the comparative advantage on international trade?

How does absolute and comparative advantage lead to specialization?

What are the benefits of comparative advantage?

Calculations:

The following represents the production possibilities in the following two countries.

(a)            Which country has a comparative advantage at producing Good X?

(b)            How can you tell? (Hint: opportunity cost)

(c)            Which country has a comparative advantage at producing Good Y?

(d)            Indicate how both countries can gain from trade?

Use the following data to answer the following questions: Untied States can produce either 18 oranges or 9 apples in an hour, whereas, Mexico can produce either 16 oranges or 4 apples in an hour.

        2. What are the opportunity costs of producing 1 apple for United States and Mexico respectively?  

         3.  What are the terms of trade between apples and oranges that would allow both Untied States and Mexico to gain by specialization and exchange?

Discussion Questions:

1. What is absolute advantage in trade theory?
2. What is the comparative advantage on international trade?
3. How does absolute and comparative advantage lead to specialization?
4. What are the benefits of comparative advantage?

Calculations:

1. The following represents the production possibilities in the following two countries.

(a)            Which country has a comparative advantage at producing Good X?

(b)            How can you tell? (Hint: opportunity cost)

(c)            Which country has a comparative advantage at producing Good Y?

(d)            Indicate how both countries can gain from trade?

Use the following data to answer the following questions: Untied States can produce either 18 oranges or 9 apples in an hour, whereas, Mexico can produce either 16 oranges or 4 apples in an hour.

        2. What are the opportunity costs of producing 1 apple for United States and Mexico respectively?  

         3.  What are the terms of trade between apples and oranges that would allow both Untied States and Mexico to gain by specialization and exchange?

The Managing Director of Wraymand plc has asked you to prepare the statement of comprehensive income for the group. The company has one subsidiary undertaking, Blonk Ltd. The statements of comprehensive income of the two companies for the year ended 31 March 2020 are set out below. Statements of comprehensive income for the year to 31 March 2020 Wraymand Blonk £000 £000 Sales revenue 38,462 12,544 Cost of sales (22,693) (5,268) –––––– –––––– Gross profit 15,769 7,276 Dividend from Blonk Ltd 580 –––––– 16,349 Distribution costs (6,403) (2,851) Administrative expenses (3,987) (2,466) –––––– –––––– Profit from operations 5,959 1,959 Finance costs (562) (180) –––––– –––––– Profit before tax 5,397 1,779 Taxation (1,511) (623) –––––– –––––– Profit for the year 3,886 1,156 –––––– –––––– Further information: (i) Wraymand plc acquired 75% of the ordinary share capital of Blonk Ltd on 1 April 2019. (ii) During the year, Blonk Ltd sold goods which had cost £1,100,000 to Wraymand plc for £1,600,000. All of the goods had been sold by Wraymand plc by the end of the year.

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A delivery truck was acquired on January 1, 2017, at a cost of $65,000. The delivery truck was originally estimated to have a residual value of $5,000 and an estimated life of five years. The truck is expected to be driven a total of 200,000 kilometers during its life, distributed as:

Using the straight-line, units-of-production, and double-diminishing balance methods, answer the following questions.

1. The 2017 depreciation expense using the units-of-production method is:

2. The 2018 depreciation expense using the straight-line method is:

3. The 2018 depreciation expense using the double-diminishing balance method is:

4. The 2019 depreciation expense using the units-of-production method is:

5. The book value on December 31, 2018, using the straight-line method is:

6. The book value on December 31, 2018, using the double-diminishing balance method is:

7. Which method results in the lowest depreciation expense in the first two years?

8. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the 2020 depreciation expense based on the units-of- production method.

A delivery truck was acquired on January 1, 2017, at a cost of $65,000. The delivery truck was originally estimated to have a residual value of $5,000 and an estimated life of five years. The truck is expected to be driven a total of 200,000 kilometers during its life, distributed as:

Using the straight-line, units-of-production, and double-diminishing balance methods, answer the following questions.

1. The 2017 depreciation expense using the units-of-production method is:

2. The 2018 depreciation expense using the straight-line method is:

3. The 2018 depreciation expense using the double-diminishing balance method is:

4. The 2019 depreciation expense using the units-of-production method is:

5. The book value on December 31, 2018, using the straight-line method is:

6. The book value on December 31, 2018, using the double-diminishing balance method is:

7. Which method results in the lowest depreciation expense in the first two years?

8. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the 2020 depreciation expense based on the units-of- production method.

For financial reporting, Clinton Poultry Farms has used the declining-balance method of depreciation for conveyor equipment acquired at the beginning of 2018 for $2,800,000. Its useful life was estimated to be six years with a $220,000 residual value. At the beginning of 2021, Clinton decides to change to the straight-line method. The effect of this change on depreciation for each year is as follows:

   
Required:
2. Prepare any 2021 journal entry related to the change. (Enter your answers in dollars. If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2019, for $234,000 cash. This amount is reflective of Hogan’s total acquisition-date fair value. Hogan's stockholders' equity consisted of common stock of $160,000 and retained earnings of $80,000. An analysis of Hogan's net assets revealed the following:

Any excess consideration transferred over fair value is attributable to an unamortized patent with a useful life of 5 years.

In consolidation at December 31, 2020, what net adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Patent account?

Multiple Choice

• $4,200.

• $5,500.

• $8,000.

• $6,600.