• Linkages between size and pay since big companies evidently have a higher pay, most executive strive for “bigness” irrespective of whether it leaders to value creation or not.
• Emphasis on short term performance. Usually short term performance such as increase in sales or growth in earnings is given considerable weight which leads to myopic orientation and distract executives from value creation.
• Reliance on accounting measures/ creative accounting
• Accounting measures such as earnings and return on investments on which performance of executive is usually gauged are often poor proxies for value creation.
• Required current recognition of income
• Although the income tax liability on the growth realized in the cash value is deferred, the executive is required to recognize current income equal to the bonuses premium payment each year.
• Loss of control over the life insurance policy and its values since the executive is the policy and its values. Since the executive is the policy owner, the employer’s control is limited to the payment
• Inability to provide for employment loss recovery.
• Employer cost recovery is not a feature of executive bonus plans.
Kavungya answered the question on March 30, 2022 at 07:00
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Gopher Ltd has issued 300,000 ordinary shares of £1 each, which are at present selling for £4 per share. The company plans to issue rights...
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Gopher Ltd has issued 300,000 ordinary shares of £1 each, which are at present selling for £4 per share. The company plans to issue rights to purchase one new equity share at a price of £3.20 per share for every 3 shares held. A shareholder who owns 900 shares thinks that he will suffer a loss in his personal wealth because the new shares are being offered at a price lower than market value. On the assumption that the actual market value of shares will be equal to the theoretical ex-rights price, what would be the effect on the shareholder's wealth if:
(a) He sells all the rights;
(b) He exercises one half of the rights and sells the other half;
(c) He does nothing at all?
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December 15, 2021
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The Independent Film Company plc is a film company which purchases distribution rights on films from small independent producers, and sells the films on to...
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The Independent Film Company plc is a film company which purchases distribution rights on films from small independent producers, and sells the films on to cinema chains for national and international screening. In recent years the company has found it difficult to source sufficient films to maintain profitability. In response to the problem, the Independent Film Company has decided to invest in commissioning and producing films in its own right. In order to gain the expertise for this venture, the Independent Film Company is considering purchasing an existing
filmmaking concern, at a cost of Sh.400,000. The main difficult that is anticipated for the business is the increasing uncertainty as to the potential success/failure rate of independently produced films. Many cinema chains are adopting a policy of only buying films from large international film companies, as they believe that the market for independent films is very limited and specialist in nature. The Independent Film Company is prepared for the fact that they are likely to have more films that fail than that succeed, but believe that the proposed film
production business will nonetheless be profitable.
Using data collection from the existing distribution business and discussions with industry
experts, they have produced cost and revenue forecasts for the five years of operation of the
proposed investment. The company aims to complete the production of three films per year.
The after tax cost of capital for the company is estimated to be 14%.
Year 1 sales for the new business are uncertain, but expected to be in the range of Sh.4-10
million. Probability estimates for different forecast values are as follows:
Sales are expected to grow at an annual rate of 5%.
Anticipated costs related to the new business are as follows:
Additional Information
(i) No capital allowances are available.
(ii) Tax is payable one year in arrears, at a rate of 33% and full use can be made of tax
refunds as they fall due.
(iii) Staff wages (technical and non-production staff) and actors‟ salaries, are
expected to rise by 10% per annum.
(iv) Studio hire costs will be subject to an increase of 30% in Year 3.
(v) Screenplay costs per film are expected to rise by 15% per annum due to a shortage of
skilled writers.
(vi) The new business will occupy office accommodation which has to date been let out for
an annual rent of Sh.20,000. Demand for such accommodation is buoyant and the
company anticipates in finding future tenants at the same annual rent.
(vii) A market research survey into the potential for the film production business cost Sh.25,000.
Required:
Using DCF analysis, calculate the expected Net Present Value of the proposed investment.
(Workings should be rounded to the nearest Sh.‟000‟)
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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Write notes on the following cash management models:
(i) The Baumol model.
(ii) The Miller – Orr model.
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Write notes on the following cash management models:
(i) The Baumol model.
(ii) The Miller – Orr model.
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December 15, 2021
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List three advantages to the management of a company for knowing who their shareholders are.
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List three advantages to the management of a company for knowing who their shareholders are.
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December 15, 2021
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Describe four non-financial objectives that a company might pursue that have the effect of limiting the achievement of the financial objectives.
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Describe four non-financial objectives that a company might pursue that have the effect of limiting the achievement of the financial objectives.
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December 15, 2021
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In a company, an agency problem may exist between management and shareholders on one hand and the debt holders (creditors and lenders) on the other...
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In a company, an agency problem may exist between management and shareholders on one hand and the debt holders (creditors and lenders) on the other because management and shareholders, who own and control the company have the incentive to enter into transactions that may transfer wealth from debt holders to shareholders. Hence the need for agreements by debt holders in lending contracts.
Required:
(a) State and explain any four actions or transactions by management and shareholders that could be harmful to the interests of debt holders (sources of conflict).
(b) Write short notes on any four restrictive covenants that debt holders may use to protect their wealth from management and shareholder raids.
Date posted:
December 14, 2021
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List and explain five factors that should be taken into account by a businessman in making the choice between financing by short-term and long-term sources.
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List and explain five factors that should be taken into account by a businessman in making the choice between financing by short-term and long-term sources.
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December 14, 2021
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Explain the benefits that are enjoyed by investors because of the existence of organized security exchanges.
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Explain the benefits that are enjoyed by investors because of the existence of organized security exchanges.
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December 14, 2021
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State and explain the types of euro-currency loans.
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State and explain the types of euro-currency loans.
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April 15, 2021
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XYZ Ltd, a UK firm has bought goods from a US supplier and must pay USD 4 million in 3 months time.
The company finance...
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XYZ Ltd, a UK firm has bought goods from a US supplier and must pay USD 4 million in 3 months time.
The company finance director wishes to hedge against the foreign exchange risk and is considering 3
methods:
- Using the forward exchange contract
- Using the money market hedge
- Using a lead payments
Annual interest rate and foreign exchange rate are given below:
Required
Advise the company on the best method to use.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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Assume that the foreign currency (F) has been quoted against the £ as follows :
Spot rate ...
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Assume that the foreign currency (F) has been quoted against the £ as follows :
Spot rate £1: F2156 – 2166
3 months forward rate £1: F2207 – 2222
Required:
1. Determine the amount required in sterling pound to buy 2 million foreign currencies
• At the spot
• In 3 months time under the forward exchange contract.
2. Compute the amount a customer would get if he were to sell 2 million foreign currency.
• At the spot rate
• In 3 months time under forward exchange contract
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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Assume that the direct quote is deuchemark is DM 1 - USD 0.5 while the general interest rate in US is
6% and general interest rate...
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Assume that the direct quote is deuchemark is DM 1 - USD 0.5 while the general interest rate in US is
6% and general interest rate in Germany is 3%.
Required:
Compute the percentage change in direct quote and the new exchange rate.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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XYZ Ltd has an issued share capital of 10 million ordinary shares with a par value of £1, on which it pays a
constant dividend of...
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XYZ Ltd has an issued share capital of 10 million ordinary shares with a par value of £1, on which it pays a
constant dividend of £0.4 per share. The market value per share was £2 ex-dividend.
The company then proposed a 1 for 4 rights issue with an issue price of £1.50. The money raised would be
used to finance a major new project, which was expected to increase annual profits after taxation by
£950,000. This information is released together with the announcement of rights issue.
Required:
(a) Compute the cum-right price at the eve-of the rights issue
(b) Compute the theoretical ex-rights price
(c) Calculate the market price per share at the time of the rights issue if the money raised was to be used
to redeem £3,750,000 of 8% debentures. The tax rate is 50%.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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Assume that the following information has been obtained:
P = Sh 20
X = Sh 20
t = 3 months (0.25 years)
KRF = 12%
d² = 0.16
Determine the value...
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Assume that the following information has been obtained:
P = Sh 20
X = Sh 20
t = 3 months (0.25 years)
KRF = 12%
δ² = 0.16
Determine the value of the option.
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April 14, 2021
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ABC Ltd has decided to acquire a piece of equipment costing Shs 240 000 of five years. The
equipment is expected to have no salvage value...
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ABC Ltd has decided to acquire a piece of equipment costing Shs 240 000 of five years. The
equipment is expected to have no salvage value ate the end and the company uses straight-line
depreciation method on all it Fixed Assets. The company has two financing alternative methods
available, leasing or borrowing.
The loan has an interest rate of 15% requiring equal-year-end installments to be paid. The lease
would be set at a level that would amortize the cost of equipment over the lease period and would
provide the lessor with a 14% return on capital. The company’s tax rate is 40%.
Required:
a. Compute the annual lease payments.
b. Compute the PV of the cash out flow under lease financing
c. Calculate the annual loan installment payment
d. For each of the 5 years, calculate the interest and the principal component of the loan
repayment.
e. Calculate the PV of after tax cash flow under the loan alternative
f. Which alternative is better and why?
Date posted:
April 14, 2021
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A company negotiates a Sh 30 million loan for eight years from a financial institution. The interest rate is 14% per annum on the outstanding...
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A company negotiates a Sh 30 million loan for eight years from a financial institution. The interest rate is 14% per annum on the outstanding balance of the loan. The principal and interest will be repaid in eight equal year-end instalments.
Required
Prepare a loan repayment schedule
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April 14, 2021
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A company currently has Shs 20 000 000, 12% debenture issue outstanding which has 20 years remaining to maturity. The company can now sell a...
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A company currently has Shs 20 000 000, 12% debenture issue outstanding which has 20 years remaining to maturity. The company can now sell a Shs 20 million 20 year bond or debenture with a normal or coupon rate of 20% that will net Shs 19.6 million, after the underwriting expenses of the old bond. The core premium and the unamortized discount of the old bond
are deductible as expenses in the year of refunding. The old issue has Shs 200 000 unamortized
discounts outstanding and unamortized legal fee of Shs 100 000. The core right of old bond is
Shs 109 and the issuing expenses on the new bond are Shs 150, 000 and there is a 30 day period
of interest overlap. Assume that the effective income tax is 50%.
Required:
Advice the company on whether to replace the old issue with the new bonds.
Date posted:
April 14, 2021
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XYZ Ltd has 900,000 shares outstanding at current market price of Sh 130 per share. The company
needs Sh 22,500,000 to finance its proposed expansion. The...
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XYZ Ltd has 900,000 shares outstanding at current market price of Sh 130 per share. The company
needs Sh 22,500,000 to finance its proposed expansion. The board of directors has decided to issue
rights for raising the required funds. The subscription price has been fixed at Sh 75 per share.
Required:
(a) How many rights are required to purchase one new share?
(b) What is the price of one share after the rights issue (Ex-right price)?
(c) Compute the theoretical value of each right
(d) Consider the effect of the rights issue on the shareholders' wealth under the three options
available to the shareholders (Assume he owns 3 shares and has Sh 75 cash on hand).
Date posted:
April 14, 2021
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Companies U and L are identical in every respect except that U is unlevered while L has Sh 10 million of 5% bonds outstanding. Assume
(a)...
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Companies U and L are identical in every respect except that U is unlevered while L has Sh 10 million of 5% bonds outstanding. Assume
(a) That all of the MM assumptions are met
(b) That there are no corporate or personal taxes
(c) That EBIT is Sh 2 million
(d) That the cost of equity to company U is 10%
Required:
i. Determine the value MM would estimate for each firm
ii. Determine the cost of equity for both firms
iii. What is the overall cost of capital for both firms
iv. Suppose the value of U is Sh 20 million and that of L is Sh 22 million. Explain the arbitrage process for a shareholder who owns 10% of company L's shares.
Date posted:
April 14, 2021
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Company A and B are in the same risk class and are identical in every respect except that Company A is
geared while B is not....
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Company A and B are in the same risk class and are identical in every respect except that Company A is
geared while B is not. Company A has Sh 6 million in 5% bonds outstanding. Both companies earn 10%
before interest and taxes on their Sh 10 million total assets. Assume perfect capital markets, rational
investors, a tax rate of 60% and a capitalization rate of 10% for an all equity company.
Required:
(a) Compute the value of firms A and B using the net income (NI) approach and Net operating income
(NOI) approach.
(b) Using the NOI approach, calculate the after tax weighted average cost of capital for firms A and B.
Which of these firms has the optimal capital structure according to NOI approach? Why?
(c) According to the NOI approach, the values of firms A and B computed in (a) are not in equilibrium.
Assuming that you own 10% of A's shares, show the process which will give you the same amount of
income but at less cost. At what point would this process stop?
Date posted:
April 14, 2021
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