STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
MANAGERIAL FINANCE ASSIGNMENT
STUDENT NAME: LINDA MCGAW
ADMISSION NO: 061902
SUBMITTED TO:
SUBMITTED BY: 28TH JUNE 2016
CASE; HANSSON PRIVATE LABEL, INC
EVALUATING AN INVESTMENT IN EXPAANSION
Identify the main dilemma and the key questions Mr. Hansson needs to respond to. Analyze in detail information in relation to the following and discuss how it might influence Mr. Hansson to make the decision (without any calculations)
The main dilemma Mr. Hansson is facing is whether to invest in the proposed $50 million expansion project proposed by his manufacturing team and how to finance it, should be financed through equity or through additional debt.
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At this point with 90% capacity in operations, an expansion project seems lucrative on face value, however further analysis needs to be conducted, especially since it entails accommodating one of the most powerful retailers in the next 3 years. This will expand its customer base, provide opportunities to grow regionally and abroad and might change the competitive landscape. HPL’s competitors will definitely shy away from investing or expanding in the personal care product when they make the announcement of the multiyear contract with a powerful customer. This will give HPL a competitive edge in the industry and have the biggest market share by …show more content…
It forms part of the capital structure of the Company. It affects the firm’s capital structure, Interest rates, risks and the market’s overall attitude towards risk. The capital structure are sources of financing for business projects which can either be in form of debt or equity. Most small companies will opt for short term debt as opposed to large companies which might opt for securities such as bonds to raise the initial capital. Debt is always preferred to equity because of tax shield benefit of debt among other benefits. However other big companies combine both equity and debt in its capital
Vera Bradley on its own innovative strategic plan, company is racing steadily to reach the target in all aspect like business-wise, products etc. in every financial year successfully. There are so many rivals in leather goods industry and they are also neck-to-neck fighting through the upgradation in various sectors. With the launching of two to four products in each season in various items like handbags, travel item etc. than ahead of other rivals.
Think like a Freak by Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner is about changing one’s perspective and they way they think, taking chances, and how incentives play a large role in society. Levitt and Dubner’s book is composed of nine chapters where each chapter gradually builds up each point. The first chapter examines the complexity of problems and the routes one takes when it comes to decision making. One of the examples given was the was imagining what a soccer players point of view is when they are about to make a single penalty kick that determines the world cup championship.
Jagdambay exports decided to issue additional common stock, and 2. An investor purchased 1,000 shares of this common stock from the underwriter (Merrill Lynch). 4. Advise the CFO on three primary ways in which capital may be transferred between savers and borrowers in Jagdambay Exports. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each within the organization.
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If I were them I would educate myself on the part the two are lacking before they meet with the financiers or they can use the knowledge between the two to come up with a
Unit 3 Assignment 1. Discuss your immediate reaction to Bill 's case study. How do you feel about Bill? What problems do you see other than those produced by the conditions reported that might impact his ability to function?
Introduction The home improvement business is a developed industry that trade in a collection of household repair and maintenance products like hardware, tools, electrical goods, lumber, and merchandise for construction and renovations (Dart, 2017). However, the entity entails a broad range of competitive landscape such as numerous house enhancement warehouse chains and lumberyards that operate within the firm’s market segment. As such, major competitors of Lowes include Home depot which is the biggest retail store in the United States with stores in all the fifty states, Menards with over three hundred outlets in fourteen states, Wesfarmers that dominates Australian hardware and home improvement industry, and Woolworth firm (Dart, 2017). Besides, traditional hardware, plumbing,
This is calculated by determining the weight average cost of capital. Similarly the cost of capital is made up of equity and debt. Hence for the firm to maximise profit and obtain shareholders wealth the organisation must sell goods, contributing to the total revenue minus the total cost. Therefore the remainder or excess surplus is known as profit maximisation. In light of this when profits are maximised the firm make decisions to access shareholders wealth through the means of equity.
The number of acquisitions is not so high and it depends more upon the organic expansion. • These pharmacies face informative and predictable risk from the variability of “generic conversion” • Inability of the company to keep stride with the growing private labeled brands popularity. • The in-store implementation of the store formats and services is not consistent at every
2.4.1 Competitive Rivalry Revlon faces stiff competition from existing cosmetic entities like Estee Lauder and L’Oréal which acquire larger market share along with sustainable competitive edge by innovation (Kumar, et al., 2006). Besides, many luxury brands like Chanel and Dior nowadays join the competition also, launching beauty products. Therefore, Revlon needs constant innovation for survival in the market. 2.4.2 Bargaining Power of Customers
ANALYSIS Internal Analysis: Considering the fact that CP is quickly gaining up the distribution pattern and is presently holding the first position in tooth Brush market. The company is relatively new to the super-premium segment, so the name which they have selected i.e. "Precision" should rather lay more stress on the brand name to use the present brand value which is considered as trustworthy and credible. The problem perceived in launching of the product as mainstream/line extension product can result in stocking out costs in 1993. Therefore, the precision should initially be launched as the Niche product and then should be shifted to a mainstream product when sufficient quantity of Precision has been built/stocked up. External analysis: Targeting/Focusing on the Dentist route/Channel : As per Table 'C' entering into a mainstream positioning strategy will mean that 8MM unit supplies through professionals and 3MM with niche category.
• Opportunities: Global expansion, Growing product portfolio, Mergers & Acquisitions • Threats: Decreasing demand, intense competition, increasing labor wages • Strengths: Strong brand portfolio, good cash flow, global footprint • Weaknesses: Long term debt Alternatives • Increase market share in developing economies, if KHC increases their market share it will put them at a competitive advantage
Literature review is one of the imperative sect of the research work in which all the relevant theories and empirical papers are elucidated in order to frame an intact framework for the research work. The main purpose of this part is to provide guideline to the research that will enhance realisation of research objectives and providing answers for the research questions. It is divided into two building blocks, which include theoretical framework and empirical findings. The theoretical framework enhances an understanding of the theories and concepts that enhance an understanding of the roles of financial decisions on the firm’s growth and finance capital and firm growth. The empirical studies provide a comprehensive review of the most influential
However, the primary measure is profitability and return on investment for shareholders. Continuing growth and expansion combine to achieve this goal. Mergers and acquisitions are one attractive lever that can be employed to achieve this goal and thus will always be an appealing proposition for the management of a company. The prestige that can attach itself to those who successfully execute such deals is an added incentive. As a result, the appeal of the ABN AMRO opportunity to the Fortis management can be clearly understood.