Questions from Financial Management


Q: Would you agree that computerized corporate planning models were a fad during

Would you agree that computerized corporate planning models were a fad during the 1990s but that because of a need for flexibility in corporate planning, they are no longer used by most firms?

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Q: Certain liability and net worth items generally increase spontaneously with increases in

Certain liability and net worth items generally increase spontaneously with increases in sales. Put a check mark (3) next to those items that typically increase spontaneously.

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Q: A call option on Bedrock Boulders stock has a market price of

A call option on Bedrock Boulders stock has a market price of $7. The stock sells for $30 a share, and the option has an exercise price of $25 a share. a. What is the exercise value of the call option...

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Q: The exercise price on one of Flanagan Company’s call options is $

The exercise price on one of Flanagan Company’s call options is $15, its exercise value is $22, and its premium is $5. What are the option’s market value and the stock’s current price?

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Q: Suppose a firm is considering two mutually exclusive projects. One project

Suppose a firm is considering two mutually exclusive projects. One project has a life of 6 years; the other, a life of 10 years. Both projects can be repeated at the end of their lives. Might the fail...

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Q: In the spot market, 10.5 Mexican pesos can be

In the spot market, 10.5 Mexican pesos can be exchanged for 1 U.S. dollar. A compact disc costs $15 in the United States. If purchasing power parity (PPP) holds, what should be the price of the same d...

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Q: Why would a company choose to issue floating-rate as opposed

Why would a company choose to issue floating-rate as opposed to fixed-rate preferred stock?

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Q: Marble Construction estimates that its WACC is 10% if equity comes

Marble Construction estimates that its WACC is 10% if equity comes from retained earnings. However, if the company issues new stock to raise new equity, it estimates that its WACC will rise to 10.8%....

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Q: Evaluate the following statement: Issuing convertible securities represents a means by

Evaluate the following statement: Issuing convertible securities represents a means by which a firm can sell common stock at a price above the existing market price.

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Q: Little Books Inc. recently reported $3 million of net income

Little Books Inc. recently reported $3 million of net income. Its EBIT was $6 million, and its tax rate was 40%. What was its interest expense? [Hint: Write out the headings for an income statement an...

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