An analyst has gathered the following data about a company with a 12 percent cost of capital.Project AProject BInitial cost$15000$20000Life5years4yearsCash inflows$5000/year$7500/year Which item is least likely assumed to be a constant percentage of sales on a pro forma balance sheet
A. Inventory.
B. Long-term debt.
C. Accounts payable.
An analyst has gathered the following data about a company with a 12 percent cost of capital.Project AProject BInitial cost$15000$20000Life5years4yearsCash inflows$5000/year$7500/year A firm has $4 million in outstanding bonds that mature in four years, with a fixed rate of 7.5% (assume annual payments). The bonds trade at a price of $98 in the open market. The firm’s marginal tax rate is 35 %. Using the bond-yield plus method, what is the firm’s cost of equity risk assuming an add-on of 4%
A. 13.34%.
B. 11.50%.
C. 12.11%.
An analyst has gathered the following data about a company with a 12 percent cost of capital.Project AProject BInitial cost$15000$20000Life5years4yearsCash inflows$5000/year$7500/year A firm is reviewing an investment opportunity that requires an initial cash outlay of $336, 875 and promises to return the following irregular payments: Year 1 : $100000 Year 2 : $82000 Year 3 : $76000 Year 4 : $111000 Year 5 : $142000 If the required rate of return for the firm is 8 percent, what is the net present value of the investment
A. $86133.
B. $99860.
C. $64582.
An analyst has gathered the following data about a company with a 12 percent cost of capital.Project AProject BInitial cost$15000$20000Life5years4yearsCash inflows$5000/year$7500/year Which of the following might be an undesirable trait of a member of the board of directors
A. Experience with the technologies, products, and services the firm offers.
B. Positive public statements regarding an individual’s ethical viewpoints.
C. Service on the board for more than 10 years.