Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: Two years ago, General Materials’ and Standard Fixtures’ stock prices were

Two years ago, General Materials’ and Standard Fixtures’ stock prices were the same. During the first year, General Materials’ stock price increased by 10 percent while Standard Fixtures’ stock price...

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Q: Briefly explain why the covariance of a security with the rest of

Briefly explain why the covariance of a security with the rest of a well-diversified portfolio is a more appropriate measure of the risk of the security than the security’s variance.

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Q: Both Dow Chemical Company, a large natural gas user, and

Both Dow Chemical Company, a large natural gas user, and Superior Oil, a major natural gas producer, are thinking of investing in natural gas wells near Houston. Both are all-equity financed companies...

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Q: Is there an easily identifiable debt–equity ratio that will maximize

Is there an easily identifiable debt–equity ratio that will maximize the value of a firm? Why or why not?

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Q: Chanelle, Inc., is proposing a rights offering. Presently,

Chanelle, Inc., is proposing a rights offering. Presently, there are 625,000 shares outstanding at $87 each. There will be 85,000 new shares offered at $78 each. a. What is the new market value of the...

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Q: Refer to the observed capital structures given in Table 17.3

Refer to the observed capital structures given in Table 17.3 of the text. What do you notice about the types of industries with respect to their average debt–equity ratios? Are certa...

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Q: What is meant by the term off–balance sheet financing?

What is meant by the term off–balance sheet financing? When do leases provide such financing, and what are the accounting and economic consequences of such activity?

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Q: You are discussing real options with a colleague. During the discussion

You are discussing real options with a colleague. During the discussion, the colleague states, “Real option analysis makes no sense because it says that a real option on a risky venture is worth more...

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Q: Why does a strict NPV calculation typically understate the value of a

Why does a strict NPV calculation typically understate the value of a company or project?

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Q: Why do firms issue convertible bonds and bonds with warrants?

Why do firms issue convertible bonds and bonds with warrants?

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