IAF640 Midterm

The Toledo Shirt Company manufactures men’s shirts sold to department stores and other outlets throughout Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. For the past 14 years, one of Toledo’s major customers has been Abraham and Sons, a chain of nine stores selling men’s clothing. Mr. Abraham retired 18 months ago and his two sons took complete control of the organization. Since that time, they have invested significant sums of money in an attempt to expand each store by also selling women’s clothing. Success in this new market has proven to be difficult. Abraham and Sons is not known for selling women’s clothing, and no one in the company has much expertise in the area.Approximately seven months ago, James Thurber, Toledo’s chief financial officer, began to notice that Abraham and Sons was taking longer than usual to make payments. Instead of the normal 30 days, the retailer was taking 45 days—and frequently longer—to pay each invoice. Because of the amount of money involved, Thurber began to monitor…

Trend Ltd (“TL”) manufactures gym clothing and footwear. It supplies several large design companies who then market the clothes and shoes under their own brands. The company last year had turnover in excess of £300 million. Two key corporate customers are Tkechers Ltd and Sadidas Ltd.The company is managed by Arpha, who owns 30% of the shares in the company, while the remaining 70% is split between four other family members.The other shareholders are concerned about the business. Although there seems to be plenty of business coming in and the last year has been reasonably profitable (Operating profit was £60 million last year before interest and tax), the company’s debt has increased to £95 million from £60 million the year before. Arpha has started talking about the need for the other shareholders to invest more money to reduce the debt. Towards the end of last year TL acquired a 30% stake in a company which produces a range of walking clothes and sandals. TL invested £20 million in…

Eco Plastics Company has been revolutionizing plastic and trying to do its part to save the environment. Eco’s founder, Marion Cosby, developed a biodegradable plastic that her company is marketing to manufacturing companies throughout the southeastern United States. After operating as a private company for six years, Eco went public in 2009 and is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. As the chief financial officer of a young company with lots of investment opportunities, Eco’s CFO closely monitors the firm’s cost of capital. The CFO keeps tabs on each of the individual costs of Eco’s three main financing sources: long-term debt, preferred stock, and common stock. The target capital structure for ECO is given by the weights in the following table: Source of capital weight Long term debt 30 % Preferred stock 20 % Common stock equity 50 % Total 100 %   At the present time, Eco can raise debt by selling 20-year bonds with a $1,000 par value and a 10.5%…

Eco Plastics Company has been revolutionizing plastic and trying to do its part to save the environment. Eco’s founder, Marion Cosby, developed a biodegradable plastic that her company is marketing to manufacturing companies throughout the southeastern United States. After operating as a private company for six years, Eco went public in 2009 and is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. As the chief financial officer of a young company with lots of investment opportunities, Eco’s CFO closely monitors the firm’s cost of capital. The CFO keeps tabs on each of the individual costs of Eco’s three main financing sources: long-term debt, preferred stock, and common stock. The target capital structure for ECO is given by the weights in the following table: Source of capital weight Long term debt 30 % Preferred stock 20 % Common stock equity 50 % Total 100 %   At the present time, Eco can raise debt by selling 20-year bonds with a $1,000 par value and a 10.5%…

Trend Ltd (“TL”) manufactures gym clothing and footwear. It supplies several large design companies who then market the clothes and shoes under their own brands. The company last year had a turnover in excess of £300 million. Two key corporate customers are Tkechers Ltd and Sadidas Ltd.The company is managed by Arpha, who owns 30% of the shares in the company, while the remaining 70% is split between four other family members.The other shareholders are concerned about the business. Although there seems to be plenty of business coming in and the last year has been reasonably profitable (Operating profit was £60 million last year before interest and tax), the company’s debt has increased to £95 million from £60 million the year before. Arpha has started talking about the need for the other shareholders to invest more money to reduce the debt.Towards the end of last year, TL acquired a 30% stake in a company that produces a range of walking clothes and sandals. TL invested £20 million in…

Walkure A.G., a multinational corporation from Country A, announced the relocation of its manufacturing plants from Country B to Country C. The news about the relocation was never reported in the media. The move is expected to create positive synergies, as most of the company's other manufacturing operations are based in Country C. The relocation is also expected to lead to tax benefits. The company's shares are traded in three stock exchanges in Country A, Country B, and Country C. Share prices in the three stock exchanges responded to the relocation in three different ways: Country A: The share price increased drastically after the announcement. Country B: The share price decreased drastically after the announcement. Country C: The share price increased marginally after the announcement. Based solely on the information given, which of the following statements is least likely true of the stock exchanges?   The exchange in Country A is most efficient, as the market reacted…

Mr. Don is the director of A-Design Inc., a federally incorporatedcompany in Canada, specializing in the design and manufacturing of armrests for the wheelchair industry. A-Design invested $100,000 in a production machine, which has a useful life of 10 years, and put $10,000 in its bank account. In an attempt to improve company sales and profits, Mr. Don planned tooffer two purchasing options to the clients of his company. Option 1:$250 deposit upfront$500 yearly fee for 5 years Option 2:$1300 deposit upfront$300 yearly fee for 3 years Do a discounted cash flow analysis and determine the best option offered by Mr. Don to his clients, assuming a 10 % per year compound interest rate.

Slagle Corporation is a large manufacturing organization. Over the past several years, it has obtained an important component used in its production process exclusively from Harrison, Inc., a relatively small company in Topeka, Kansas. Harrison charges $90 per unit for this part: Variable cost per unit $40 Fixed cost assigned per unit 30 Markup 20 Total price $90 In hopes of reducing manufacturing costs, Slagle purchases all of Harrison’s outstanding common stock. This new subsidiary continues to sell merchandise to a number of outside customers, as well as to Slagle. Thus, for internal reporting purposes, Slagle views Harrison as a separate profit center. A controversy has now arisen among company officials about the amount that Harrison should charge Slagle for each component. The administrator in charge of the subsidiary wants to continue the $90 price. He believes this figure best reflects the division’s profitability: “If we are to be judged by our profits, why should…

Slagle Corporation is a large manufacturing organization. Over the past several years, it has obtained an important component used in its production process exclusively from Harrison, Inc., a relatively small company in Topeka, Kansas. Harrison charges $90 per unit for this part: Variable cost per unit $40 Fixed cost assigned per unit 30 Markup 20 Total price $90 In hopes of reducing manufacturing costs, Slagle purchases all of Harrison’s outstanding common stock. This new subsidiary continues to sell merchandise to a number of outside customers, as well as to Slagle. Thus, for internal reporting purposes, Slagle views Harrison as a separate profit center. A controversy has now arisen among company officials about the amount that Harrison should charge Slagle for each component. The administrator in charge of the subsidiary wants to continue the $90 price. He believes this figure best reflects the division’s profitability: “If we are to be judged by our…

Mama Mia Inc and Wonderful Inc are European-based companies with subsidiaries located in Kuala Lumpur. Both companies distribute chemical supplies (produced in Europe) to customers throughout Asia. Both subsidiaries purchase the products at cost and sell the products at 90 percent markup. The other operating costs of the subsidiaries are very low. Mama Mia Inc has a research and development centre in Europe that focuses on improving its medical technology. Wonderful Inc. has a similar centre based in Kuala Lumpur. The parent of each firm subsidizes its respective research and development centre on an annual basis. Which company is subject to a higher degree of economic exposure? Justify your answer with thorough explanation on both companies.

Mr. Don is the director of A-Design Inc., a federally incorporatedcompany in Canada, specializing in the design and manufacturing ofarmrests for the wheelchair industry. A-Design invested $100,000 in aproduction machine, which has a useful life of 10 years, and put $10,000 in its bank account. In an attempt to improve company sales and profits, Mr. Don planned tooffer two purchasing options to the clients of his company. Option 1:$250 deposit upfront$500 yearly fee for 5 years Option 2:$1300 deposit upfront$300 yearly fee for 3 years Assuming an interest rate of 5% per year compounded monthly over a period of 5 years on the money put in the bank, how much will A-Design have in its bank account at the end of the fifth year?

Rexcam is a partnership owned by Wilson, Watts, and Franklin that manufactures special machine tools used primarily in injection molding applications. The partnership had operated very profitably for the first five years of existence. However, in the last two years, 2013 and 2014, the company has been challenged by foreign competition and pricing pressures. During this time, Franklin, acting as the chief financial officer, began to have difficulty dealing with the financial pressures at work and issues in his personal life. Franklin had a fatal heart attack in early January of 2015, and the partnership agreement required the partnership to pay a deceased partner’s estate: (a) five times the deceased partner’s average annual share of profit based on the three years prior to death plus (b) 50% of their capital balance as of the year-end prior to date of death. The amount due to the deceased partner’s estate was to be determined by an outside independent accountant.Assuming you have been…

Lokalalo is a New Zealand company helping Kiwi families redesign their homes. The balance date is 31 August. Both a2 Milk Ltd. And Synlait Ltd. operate in the dairy products industry. The following ratios for a2 Milk Ltd. and Synlait Ltd. were calculated for 2020 and 2019:     a2 Milk Ltd. Synlait Ltd.   2020 2019 2020 2019           Gross Profit Margin 55.96% 54.84% 15.64% 18.19% Profit Margin 22.29% 22.12% 5.78% 8.03% Return on Assets 44.52% 48.54% 9.33% 12.81% Return on Equity 40.15% 42.83% 13.69% 17.93% Current Ratio 3.69 times 3.15 times 1.00 times 0.76 times Debt ratio 21.97% 21.76% 59.36% 57.20%   Based on the above ratios, comment on a2 Milk Ltd.’s and complete the following   Profitability in the Income Statement Profitability to investment Briefly summaries the profitability of a2 Milk by comparing with Synlait Ltd.

Albaith is a public limited company working since 2000. The company wants to adapt the current purchasing power method to cater to the needs of the shareholders, suppliers, creditors and employees. In order to shift from the conventional cost system to Current Purchasing Power Accounting the manager of the Albaith forwarded few points to be considered by the Board of Directors. Kindly advise the board, which of the following point/s depicts the suitability of the method. a. The shareholders can keep the purchasing power of their investment intact. b. The method may be used when the aim is the maintenance of the purchasing power in general. c. All the given points depict suitability of the CPPA method. d. To assist decision-makers in evaluating trends, when data for a series are expressed in units of constant purchasing power

suppose that your sister Angelina Humphrey is a manager of a regional glass producer. this company was recently acquired by Big Frame Ltd, the largest frame maker in victoria. in a meeting with Big Frame's management board, Angelina is informed that her business division is required to supply glass to the frame division. she is suggested to meet with the frame division's manager and discuss a transfer price. however, Angelina does not understand what transfer price means and how this term might affect her business division. required: briefly explain transfer pricing to angelina and how it will impact her business division's performance in the future.

Give a brief report on the financial position of the company based on the above figures.

From the following: What is the industry average price–earnings ratio? What is Ragan’s price-earnings ratio? And Comment on any differences and explain why they may exist.

Enterprise X manufactures pianos in Malaysia. Enterprise Y distributes these from Hong Kong. Both X and Y are 100% owned by Enterprise Z. When selling pianos on the market, Z has no control on the price at which one piano is sold. Reason is that prices are set by supply and demand. Currently, the market price for one piano is USD 5,000. However, Z does control all transactions between X and Y. X is taxed in Malaysia and Y is taxed in Hong Kong. The corporate tax rate in Hong Kong is 16.5%. In Malaysia, it is 25%. The direct / indirect costs of manufacturing one piano are USD 1,000. Consider two scenarios. Scenario 1: The price X charges Y, for the supply of one piano, is similar to the market price USD 4,000. Scenario 2: X charges Y a non-market price of USD 2,000. Explain meaning of associated enterprises What is a controlled transaction? Explain the concept of transfer price using the example

Greg Co grows crops on a large farm according to strict organic principles thatprohibits the use of artificial pesticides and fertilizers. The farm has an organiccertification, which guarantees its products are organic. The certification hasincreased its sales of flour, potatoes and other products, as customers seek toeat more healthily.Greg Co is run by two managers who are the only shareholders. Annual revenueis £50 million with a profit before tax of 5%. Both managers have run otherbusinesses in the last 10 years. One business was closed due to a suspectedtax fraud although no case was ever brought to court.Greg Co’s current auditors provide audit services. Additional assurance onbusiness controls and the preparation of financial statements are provided by adifferent accountancy firm.Last year, a neighbouring farm, Blake Co started growing genetically modified(GM) crops, the pollen from which blows over Greg Co’s fields on a regular basis.This is a threat to Greg Co’s organic status…

M/s. ABC Garments Ltd. was incorporated in 1980 and is a part of BCG Group. The client is engaged inthe manufacturing of Men formal and casual wear. They sell its finished product to local and internationalbuyers on credit basis. Their export sale constitutes of more than 50% of their sale.The company has a strong banking relationship with DIB and the owners are interested in Islamicbanking. As the customer usually sell its goods on credit basis so there is always a short term requirementof funds for working capital needs. The owners of the company have approached the bank and informedabout their working capital requirements (to manufacture the goods for the order). The customer hasinformed the bank that it has very sound relationships with its customers and till to date there is no defaultin payment and provides list of credible customers.Required:1) You are required to suggest the best suitable structure of financing for the customer and the procedure forthe customer keeping the view…

Alpha Industries Limited is a manufacturer of PVC pipes and plastics for use in domestic and industrial establishments. The company was founded some 10 years ago as a family concern and has transformed into a medium-sized entity. The company owned its rapid growth to private housing development springing up in the Accra and Tema metropolis. It also won a tender to supply to 3 big state institutions, about 5 years ago, which together form 40% of sales.   Henry Alpha-Koney, 68, founder and chairman plays less active role in the day to day running of the company which is now being managed by his children.   Paul, 38, the eldest son and managing director took over from his father 2 years ago. Francis, 35, looks after the production whist Selina, who is 29, is responsible for finance and administration. Paul and Francis call in today to see you. They have drawn up a 3-year business plan which forecast sales growth at 20% annually. This will involve the upgrading of production equipment and…

Cloth plc is the parent of the enterprise and has a manufacturing subsidiary, Tweed Inc, which is based in the US. Tweed Inc purchases 60% of its manufacturing inputs from the parent company, and the remaining 40% from an unrelated New Zealand company Darwin Wools Limited. Tweed Inc sells 40% of its output to retailers in the Eurozone, 40% to retailers in the UK, and exports the remaining 20% to retailers in Canada. Tweed Inc is negotiating with their New Zealand supplier, Darwin Wools Limited, to purchase a consignment of wool. The order is for 1 million kilos of wool. Darwin Wools Limited has insisted that they receive New Zealand Dollars (NZ$). Tweed Inc agree to pay NZ$ 500,000 for the wool in 6 months’ time, though are concerned that the US$/NZ$ exchange rate might change adversely. The following market information is available: Current spot exchange rate  US$1/ NZ$1.49                                           Forward rate (6 months) US$1/ NZ$1.42 NZ borrowing rate 2.00% p.a.…

Speed Racer in Victoria makes bicycles for people of all ages. The frames division makes and paints the frames and supplies them to the assembly division where the bicycles are assembled. Speed Racer is a successful and profitable corporation that attributes much of its success to its decentralized operating style. Each division manager is compensated on the basis of division operating income. The assembly division currently acquires all its frames from the frames division. The assembly division manager could purchase similar frames in the market for $480. The frames division is currently operating at 80% of its capacity of 4,000 frames (units) and has the following details:   Voltage Regulator Direct materials ($150 per unit x 320 units) $480,000 Direct manufacturing labour ($60 per unit x 3,200 units) 192,000 Variable manufacturing overhead costs ($30 per unit × 3,200 units) 96,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead costs $624,000 All the frames division’s…

Speed Racer in Victoria makes bicycles for people of all ages. The frames division makes and paints the frames and supplies them to the assembly division where the bicycles are assembled. Speed Racer is a successful and profitable corporation that attributes much of its success to its decentralized operating style. Each division manager is compensated on the basis of division operating income. The assembly division currently acquires all its frames from the frames division. The assembly division manager could purchase similar frames in the market for $480. The frames division is currently operating at 80% of its capacity of 4,000 frames (units) and has the following details:   Voltage Regulator Direct materials ($150 per unit x 320 units) $480,000 Direct manufacturing labour ($60 per unit x 3,200 units) 192,000 Variable manufacturing overhead costs ($30 per unit × 3,200 units) 96,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead costs $624,000 All the frames division’s…

Speed Racer in Victoria makes bicycles for people of all ages. The frames division makes and paints the frames and supplies them to the assembly division where the bicycles are assembled. Speed Racer is a successful and profitable corporation that attributes much of its success to its decentralized operating style. Each division manager is compensated on the basis of division operating income. The assembly division currently acquires all its frames from the frames division. The assembly division manager could purchase similar frames in the market for $480. The frames division is currently operating at 80% of its capacity of 4,000 frames (units) and has the following details:   Voltage Regulator Direct materials ($150 per unit x 320 units) $480,000 Direct manufacturing labour ($60 per unit x 3,200 units) 192,000 Variable manufacturing overhead costs ($30 per unit × 3,200 units) 96,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead costs $624,000 All the frames division’s…

Speed Racer in Victoria makes bicycles for people of all ages. The frames division makes and paints the frames and supplies them to the assembly division where the bicycles are assembled. Speed Racer is a successful and profitable corporation that attributes much of its success to its decentralized operating style. Each division manager is compensated on the basis of division operating income. The assembly division currently acquires all its frames from the frames division. The assembly division manager could purchase similar frames in the market for $480. The frames division is currently operating at 80% of its capacity of 4,000 frames (units) and has the following details:     Voltage Regulator Direct materials ($150 per unit x 320 units) $480,000 Direct manufacturing labour ($60 per unit x 3,200 units) 192,000 Variable manufacturing overhead costs ($30 per unit × 3,200 units) 96,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead costs $624,000 All the frames…

Speed Racer in Victoria makes bicycles for people of all ages. The frames division makes and paints the frames and supplies them to the assembly division where the bicycles are assembled. Speed Racer is a successful and profitable corporation that attributes much of its success to its decentralized operating style. Each division manager is compensated on the basis of division operating income.   The assembly division currently acquires all its frames from the frames division. The assembly division manager could purchase similar frames in the market for $480.   The frames division is currently operating at 80% of its capacity of 4,000 frames (units) and has the following details:     Voltage Regulator Direct materials ($150 per unit x 320 units) $480,000 Direct manufacturing labour ($60 per unit x 3,200 units) 192,000 Variable manufacturing overhead costs ($30 per unit × 3,200 units) 96,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead costs $624,000 All the frames…

Conch Republic Electronics is a midsized electronics manufacturer located in Key West, Florida. The companypresident is Shelly Couts, who inherited the company. The company originally repaired radios and other householdappliances when it was founded over 70 years ago. Over the years, the company has expanded, and it is now a reputablemanufacturer of various specialty electronic items. Jay McCanless, a recent MBA graduate, has been hired by thecompany in its finance department.One of the major revenue-producing items manufactured by Conch Republic is a smart phone. Conch Republiccurrently has one smart phone model on the market and sales have been excellent. The smart phone is a unique itemin that it comes in a variety of tropical colors and is preprogrammed to play Jimmy Buffett music. However, as withany electronic item, technology changes rapidly, and the current smart phone has limited features in comparison withnewer models. Conch Republic spent $300,000 to develop a prototype for…

Conch Republic Electronics is a midsized electronics manufacturer located in Key West, Florida. The companypresident is Shelly Couts, who inherited the company. The company originally repaired radios and other householdappliances when it was founded over 70 years ago. Over the years, the company has expanded, and it is now a reputablemanufacturer of various specialty electronic items. Jay McCanless, a recent MBA graduate, has been hired by thecompany in its finance department.One of the major revenue-producing items manufactured by Conch Republic is a smart phone. Conch Republiccurrently has one smart phone model on the market and sales have been excellent. The smart phone is a unique itemin that it comes in a variety of tropical colors and is preprogrammed to play Jimmy Buffett music. However, as withany electronic item, technology changes rapidly, and the current smart phone has limited features in comparison withnewer models. Conch Republic spent $300,000 to develop a prototype for…

Conch Republic Electronics is a midsized electronics manufacturer located in Key West, Florida. The companypresident is Shelly Couts, who inherited the company. The company originally repaired radios and other householdappliances when it was founded over 70 years ago. Over the years, the company has expanded, and it is now a reputablemanufacturer of various specialty electronic items. Jay McCanless, a recent MBA graduate, has been hired by thecompany in its finance department.One of the major revenue-producing items manufactured by Conch Republic is a smart phone. Conch Republiccurrently has one smart phone model on the market and sales have been excellent. The smart phone is a unique itemin that it comes in a variety of tropical colors and is preprogrammed to play Jimmy Buffett music. However, as withany electronic item, technology changes rapidly, and the current smart phone has limited features in comparison withnewer models. Conch Republic spent $300,000 to develop a prototype for…