1. Discuss: Firms often involve themselves in projects that do not result directly in profits. For example, Apple donated $50 million to Stanford University hospitals and another $50 million to the African aid organization (Product) RED, a charity fighting against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Do these projects contradict the goal of maximization of shareholder wealth? Why or why not?

1. Discuss: Firms often involve themselves in projects that do not result directly in profits. For example, Apple donated $50 million to Stanford University hospitals and another $50 million to the African aid organization (Product) RED, a charity fighting against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Do these projects contradict the goal of maximization of shareholder wealth? Why or why not?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter18: Initial Public Offerings, Investment Banking, And Capital Formation

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