Questions from Corporate Finance

Q: Warf Computers, Inc., was founded 15 years ago by Nick

Warf Computers, Inc., was founded 15 years ago by Nick Warf, a computer programmer. The small initial investment to start the company was made by Nick and his friends. Over the years, this same group...

Q: Solar Engines manufactures solar engines for tractor-trailers. Given the

Solar Engines manufactures solar engines for tractor-trailers. Given the fuel savings available, new orders for 125 units have been made by customers requesting credit. The variable cost is $11,400 pe...

Q: In the previous problem, assume that the probability of default is

In the previous problem, assume that the probability of default is 15 percent. Should the orders be filled now? Assume the number of repeat customers is affected by the defaults. In other words, 30 pe...

Q: Ben Bates graduated from college six years ago with a finance undergraduate

Ben Bates graduated from college six years ago with a finance undergraduate degree. Although he is satisfied with his current job, his goal is to become an investment banker. He feels that an MBA degr...

Q: Indicate whether you think the following claims regarding takeovers are true or

Indicate whether you think the following claims regarding takeovers are true or false. In each case, provide a brief explanation for your answer. a. By merging competitors, takeovers have created mono...

Q: If a firm is buying call options on pork belly futures as

If a firm is buying call options on pork belly futures as a hedging strategy, what must be true about the firm’s exposure to pork belly prices?

Q: The Paden Corporation has annual sales of $29.5 million

The Paden Corporation has annual sales of $29.5 million. The average collection period is 27 days. What is the average investment in accounts receivable as shown on the balance sheet?

Q: Use the information in Figure 31.1 to answer the following

Use the information in Figure 31.1 to answer the following questions: a. Which would you rather have, $100 or £100? Why? b. Which would you rather have, 100 Swiss francs (SF) or £100? Why? c. What is...

Q: Each business day, on average, a company writes checks totaling

Each business day, on average, a company writes checks totaling $14,400 to pay its suppliers. The usual clearing time for the checks is four days. Meanwhile, the company is receiving payments from its...

Q: Blizzard Corp. has a book value of equity of $14

Blizzard Corp. has a book value of equity of $14,750. Long-term debt is $8,300. Net working capital, other than cash, is $1,950. Fixed assets are $20,730 and current liabilities are $1,930. How much c...