Financial Analysis : Coach Inc.

The proposed LBO deal of Comark Building Systems is an attractive investment for Brazos because it fits into Brazos’ “sweet spot”- a reasonable priced company with solid cash flow and good management. We can project cash flow at $6.8 million in 2002 and $12.3 million in 2006. In terms of the purchase price at $40 million, it is very attractive because we can get very good Total Post Money Valuation at $194 million. We can also confirm that the Market Value/EBITDA (1.38) of CoMark is lower than its competitor’s (3.42) when we compare multiple ratios, which means CoMark is undervalued. However, there are two major concerns; gaining competitive advantage and determining comparable valuations.

The $55,400 price per share is an undervalued figure because it is presuming that Kohler will remain a private company in the future with the same ownership structure that it presently maintains. After analyzing the projected balance sheets, projected income statements, and projected

Executive Summary. Wathen is attempting to value the proposed acquisition of Pinkerton in an effort to determine whether bids of $85 million to $100 million is value enhancing for CPP’s shareholders. Additionally, Wathen must choose between two financing options: (1) raising $100 Million via a $75 million debt structure at 11.5% interest rate together with a $25 million equity investment for a 45% stake in the combined company and (2) a $100 million debt facility at 13.5% interest rate.

Procter and Gamble Co. also know as P&G, is an American multinational consumer goods company, founded by William Procter and James Gamble. Its products include cleaning agents and personal care products. It has in its kitty global brands such as Ariel and Tide in the Fabric care segments and Head & Shoulder, Pantene and Rejoice is the Hair care segment. For this case study selects P&G Company as it has an important role in the consumer segment products. As P&G was a popular company, the financials statement shows better performance in the previous year.

Marketing. Because of the large number of suppliers selling similar products, apparel-retail firms must stimulate demand with attractive store layouts, colorful product offerings, and various sales promotions.

Our estimated cost of capital, 20.81%, is lower than Ricketts’ expected return, 30%-50%, thus the investment is worthy. However, it’s higher than other pessimistic members’ expected return, 10%-15%, making the decision more complex and requiring further valuation。

Commutronics had not accumulated enough profits and had no sufficient capital reserves. The company’s registered capital was therefore very low. The withholding tax rate of

The following case analysis will assess Coach Inc. and its strategy in the accessible luxury brand goods market. The coach strategy focuses on its luxury rivals in matching key quality styles while offering it at a cheaper price. The company offers most products at a 50% off discount price less than other brands which gives them a competitive advantage pertaining to its customer base. Coach marketed its products to middle –income consumers desiring taste of luxury, but also affluent and wealthy consumers with means to spend considerably more on a handbag (Gamble, 2012. P.C-73) .The Company also has several other strategies such as to increase global distribution, improve same store sales productivity and continue its multi-channel business model which includes indirect whole sales to third party retailers but also focuses on direct consumer sales. Coach has done well in the luxury goods industry but the companies profit margin is still below the levels achieved prior to the onset of a slowing economy in 2007 ( Gamble, 2012. P.C-73.The Company had experienced a decline in sales as they are unsure if the company recent growth could remain constant and maintain their competitive advantage with other successful luxury lines Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.

There is no doubt that the contribution of each of the group members is equal.

Current market prices: Both McCaw and AT&T’s common shares are publicly traded. The market value of the equity can be summed with the book value of debt to give a rough estimate of the firm’s current value. The calculation that follows suggests a value for McCaw’s assets of about $10.5 billion. McCaw’s shares may be trading at a minority discount, because the CEO holds a controlling block of shares. To purchase a partial

The current enterprise value is $41,335 million and the equity value is $34,455 million. According to yahoo finance, the shares outstanding of our company are 647.31 million, so we can calculate the stock price for next year is $53.23. It will increase in following years.

Under Armour was founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank (Current CEO and Chairman of the company) and became publicly traded on NYSE in 2006. Under Armour’s core products were performance sport apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its main market is North America (95% of its revenue). Now, it is the second largest sports apparel companies in the U.S.

Coach seeks to be the leading brand of quality lifestyle accessories offering classic, modern American styling. The Brand is Our Touchstone. Customer Satisfaction is Paramount.

1. Why might Bollenbach have opened his bidding for ITT at $55 per share? What was his likely strategy?

A Little History: Ben & Jerry's, Vermont's Finest Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt, was founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield with a $12,000 investment ($4,000 of which was borrowed.) They soon became popular for their innovative flavors, made from fresh Vermont milk and cream. The company works to employ its Mission Statement in as many day to day business decisions as possible so that the company is profitable and the community can profit by the way Ben & Jerry's does business.