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Which of the following actions best exemplifies the principle of returning excess cash to shareholders in corporate finance?
Which of the following actions best exemplifies the principle of returning excess cash to shareholders in corporate finance?
- Increasing executive bonuses to motivate better performance and innovation.
- Initiating a stock buyback program or increasing dividend payouts when the company has exhausted profitable investment opportunities.
- Using the excess cash to pay off long-term debt, regardless of the current interest rates. (correct)
- Investing in a new, high-risk venture with uncertain returns to diversify the company's portfolio.
How does an increase in a company's debt-to-equity ratio typically affect its financial risk and potential return?
How does an increase in a company's debt-to-equity ratio typically affect its financial risk and potential return?
- Increases financial risk and increases potential return.
- Decreases financial risk and decreases potential return.
- Decreases financial risk and increases potential return.
- Increases financial risk and decreases potential return. (correct)
Which of the following financial decisions aligns with the core principle of investing only if returns exceed the minimum acceptable rate (hurdle rate)?
Which of the following financial decisions aligns with the core principle of investing only if returns exceed the minimum acceptable rate (hurdle rate)?
- Accepting a project with a projected return of 5% when the company's cost of capital is 7%.
- Rejecting a project with expected returns that slightly exceed the company's weighted average cost of capital.
- Undertaking a project with a projected return of 12% when the company's cost of capital is 10%.
- Investing in a project with guaranteed returns lower than current inflation rates. (correct)
What is the primary implication of the 'Time Value of Money' principle in corporate financial decision-making?
What is the primary implication of the 'Time Value of Money' principle in corporate financial decision-making?
How does the 'Cash is King' principle influence a company's operational strategies?
How does the 'Cash is King' principle influence a company's operational strategies?
A company has a high current ratio but a low quick ratio. What does this discrepancy likely indicate about the company's short-term financial health?
A company has a high current ratio but a low quick ratio. What does this discrepancy likely indicate about the company's short-term financial health?
Which of the following financial ratios is most useful in assessing a company's ability to meet its long-term debt obligations?
Which of the following financial ratios is most useful in assessing a company's ability to meet its long-term debt obligations?
What does a high Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio generally suggest about investors' expectations for a company?
What does a high Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio generally suggest about investors' expectations for a company?
How might a firm optimally balance its financing decision, considering both debt and equity?
How might a firm optimally balance its financing decision, considering both debt and equity?
A company's Receivable Days has significantly increased compared to the previous year. What could this indicate?
A company's Receivable Days has significantly increased compared to the previous year. What could this indicate?
Flashcards
Finance
Finance
Managing money effectively, especially within a business context.
Time Value of Money
Time Value of Money
Money available today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity.
Risk vs. Return
Risk vs. Return
Higher potential returns on investment typically come with higher levels of risk.
Cash is King
Cash is King
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Opportunity Cost
Opportunity Cost
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Hurdle Rate
Hurdle Rate
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Income Statement
Income Statement
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
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Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flow Statement
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Debt Ratio Formula
Debt Ratio Formula
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Study Notes
- Success in business requires both skill and luck, with finance focused on money management
- Corporate finance involves handling finances within a business context
- Every business decision made has financial implications
Core Corporate Finance Concepts
- Money is more valuable today than in the future because of its potential earning capacity
- Greater returns are associated with taking on greater risks
- The ability to generate cash flow is essential for a company's survival
- Market dynamics exert a significant influence on financial choices
- Each investment option has an implied opportunity cost
Principles of Corporate Finance
- Investments should only be pursued if they promise returns exceeding the minimum acceptable rate (hurdle rate)
- Funding should be secured through a mix of debt and equity
- If profitable investments are unavailable, excess cash should be returned to shareholders
Key Takeaways
- The hurdle rate must correspond to the level of risk involved and the funding composition
- Returns depend on the timing and impact of cash flow
- Debt duration should align with the duration of the assets being financed
- Dividend strategy is dependent on available investment opportunities
Corporate Finance Themes
- Investing in ventures that yield less than their cost is not advisable
- Opting for the most economical funding options is crucial
- Returning surplus cash to investors is preferable when profitable investment avenues are lacking
- Corporate finance emphases shift with market cycles, adapting to prevailing economic conditions
- Investment, financing, and dividend decisions are fundamental across all businesses
- The primary goal is to maximize value
- Disregarding core financial principles can result in financial catastrophes
Decision Making
- The goal is to maximize the value of the firm or the wealth of its shareholders
- Stockholders seek profits and control over managers
- Bondholders provide loans and expect repayment
- Managers are responsible for making financial decisions and reporting performance
- Financial markets play a role in assessing the firm's value
Financial Statements
- The income statement assesses a company's performance, detailing revenue, costs, and profits
- The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific time
- The cash flow statement monitors the generation and use of cash
Financial Ratios
- Leverage ratios evaluates debt management
- The debt ratio is calculated as total debt divided by the sum of total debt and equity
- The debt-equity ratio is calculated as long-term debt divided by equity
- Interest coverage is earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) divided by interest expense
- Liquidity ratios measures short-term financial health
Liquidity Ratios
- The current ratio is current assets divided by current liabilities
- The quick ratio is the sum of cash and receivables divided by current liabilities
- The cash ratio is cash divided by current liabilities
Efficiency Ratios
- Asset turnover is sales divided by total assets, measuring asset utilization
- Inventory turnover is cost of goods sold (COGS) divided by inventory
- Days in inventory is inventory divided by (COGS / 365)
- Receivable days is accounts receivable divided by (Sales / 365)
- Payable days is accounts payable divided by (COGS / 365)
Profitability Ratios
- Net profit margin evaluates earnings performance as net income divided by sales
- Return on assets (ROA) is net income divided by total assets
- Return on equity (ROE) is net income divided by equity
- Payout ratio is dividends divided by earnings
Market-to-Value Ratios
- The price-earnings (P/E) ratio assess the market performance as share price divided by earnings per share
- Dividend yield is dividend per share divided by share price
- Market-to-book ratio is market value per share divided by book value per share
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Explore core corporate finance principles: time value of money, risk-return tradeoff, and cash flow importance. Understand how market dynamics and opportunity costs shape financial decisions. Learn about hurdle rates, funding strategies, and cash management for shareholder value.
