[pic] By: Michael Malone Statement of the Problem Rajat Singh, a managing director at Hudson Bancorp, needs to find a way to rejuvenate the paper check corporation. One main part that needs to be calculated is the appropriate mixture of debt and equity for the firm. The company needs to determine the correct mixture so that they can both minimize the cost of capital and increase the shareholders value. I will analyze the current and future situation of the company, trying to find the correct
Case Corporation, a producer of agricultural equipment identified the need for a comprehensive systems integration service. Upon acknowledging such a need, it became evident that in order for Case to continue to thrive in the agricultural market it must leave its comfort zone in pursuit of a systems integration service. Before doing so Case must assess the fit of the organization 's current competencies against the changing needs of the market. Therefore, the success of such a systems integrator
Case #35 Deluxe Corporation Synopsis and Objectives In July 2002, an investment banker advising Deluxe Corporation must prepare recommendations for the company’s board of directors regarding the firm’s financial policy. Some special considerations are the mix of debt and equity, maintenance of financial flexibility, and the preservation of an investment-grade bond rating. Complicating the assessment are low growth and technological obsolescence in the firm’s core business. The purpose is
Executive Summary Despite being one of the marketing leaders in the check printing industry, Deluxe Corporation is incapable of incorporating the best capital structure. Failure in exposure to the advantages of debt financing has force it into higher costs of finance. Meanwhile, the emergence of new technology, e.g. electronic payments, has forced Deluxe to streamline its business and has constrained the firm to focus on only its core activities. This unfavorable external environment the firm is
Managerial Finance Case 6: Deluxe Corporation 1. What are the risks associated with Deluxe’s business and strategy? Is Deluxe’s current debt level appropriate? Deluxe Corporation was once the largest printer of paper checks in the United States. However, around the past years it started to face difficulties primarily on its sale and earnings growth primarily because of alternative payments systems as online payments, credit and debit cards, etc. Some of the risk Deluxe Corporation is facing are:
CASE 5-69 (60 minutes) 1. Standard Model Deluxe Model Heavy-Duty Model Product costs based on traditional, volume- based costing system $105.00 $215.00 $232.00 × 110% × 110% × 110% × 110% Target price $115.50 $236.50 $255.20 2. Product costs based on activity-based costing system: Regular Model Standard Model Deluxe Model Direct material $10.00 $ 25.00 $ 42.00 Direct labor 10.00 20.00 20.00 Machinery depreciation
Business to Business Marketing Case Study Ask the average case-bred business school student about revolutionary marketers, and you'll most likely hear about Amazon, Dell, and perhaps Saturn—all companies that turned industries on their ears by dumping the conventional business model and taking an entirely different approach. Some might mention IBM or Intel, two companies that transformed their businesses and successfully resuscitated their brands. But there's a new case on the block, one so inspiring
Segmenting, targeting, and positioning are some of the approaches that are used by business organizations for the purpose of building relationships with their customers. All these methods are referred to as the target marketing process. Market segmentation identifies bases for segmenting the market by developing segment profiles. Target marketing deals with the development of measures of segment attractiveness as well as selecting target segments. Market positioning on the other hand develops positioning
Continuing Cookie Chronicle CCC1 Natalie Koebel spent much of her childhood learning the art of cookie-making from her grandmother. They passed many happy hours mastering every type of cookie imaginable and later creating new recipes that were both healthy and delicious. Now at the start of her second year in college, Natalie is investigating various possibilities for starting her own business as part of the requirements of the entrepreneurship program in which she is enrolled. A long-time friend
Now that you understand what income tax entails and the benefits of managing your payments, it is time to look at the key steps for proper tax management. Looking after your finances doesn’t need to be difficult and time-consuming, but it will require a bit of planning. Here are the key steps you need to take in order to best manage your income tax. Know the crucial tax dates and prepare for them First, it is important to understand when your income tax filings are due. You don’t want to be rushing