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C/F/1341. Dissertation outline. Ideal Capital Structure of UK retail bank

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490
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the evaluation of the ideal capital structure of a UK retail bank. The aim and question of the research are formulated, areas and sources of the literature review are indicated, the methodology is described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Ideal Capital Structure, UK retail bank,

 

C/F/1312. Factors determining company's value and capital structure

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3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the determinants of the company’s capital structure establishing its relation to the level of debt and the type of dividend policy chosen by the company. Implications of listing in the financial markets of developed and developing countries are considered. Factors affecting the value of the firm are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: company’s value, capital structure, level of debt, dividend policy,

 

C/F/1307. TUI AG Capital Structure and Market Valuation

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3250
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the capital structure of the German company TUI AG listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. The company’s overview is presented, their use of debt financing is analysed in the context of capital structure, the market valuation of TUI AG is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: TUI AG, Capital Structure, Market Valuation, debt financing,

 

C/F/1288. Dissertation. Analysis of capital structure for UK retail banks

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10200
DATE:
2011
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109.99 GBP

This dissertation discusses the ideal capital structure for UK retail banks, and begins by presenting background information on the topic. The aims and objectives of the study are discussed, and this is followed by the review of literature. This section examines a range of literature based on the history of UK retail banking, the determinants of Retail Banks’ Capital Structure, recent developments, and future developments. The methodology and data collection methods are discussed in detail, and the dissertation then evaluates the findings.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, capital structure, UK retail banks!,

 

S/F/316. An examination of the capital structure and pecking order theory

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the theory of optimal capital structure and the pecking order theory. The paper provides information on both theories before comparing them in relation to small firms.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital Structure Theory, Pecking Order Theory, small firms,

 

C/F/1246. Analysis of the capital structure of T-Mobile and Vodafone

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1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the capital structure of T-Mobile (Deutsche Telekom) and Vodafone, part of the telecommunication industry. The paper examines both companies’ financial data from 2004 to 2009. The companies are examined in reference to a number of topics including shareholder equity, debt exposure, and share capital. This paper is supported by statistical evidence.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital structure, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, telecommunication industry, financial data, shareholder equity, debt exposure, share capital,

 

S/F/307. An examination of financial structure and business success

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3750
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines financial structure, and aims to assess the way in which appropriate financial structure can achieve business success. The paper reviews literature regarding capital structure, economic cycles, risk, and core competency. The paper examines the traditional view of capital structure in relation to debt policy and financing policy. The Modigliani and Miller view of capital structure is discussed, and the paper concludes with recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial structure, business success, capital structure, debt policy, financing policy, Modigliani and Miller!,

 

C/F/1022. Proposal. The capital structure of UK firms: Comparison with US and EU counterparts

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4600
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This proposal examines the capital structure of UK firms, and aims to compare it with firms in EU and US. The objectives are to also evaluate the impact of capital structure patterns on the firms in the UK if any on profitability, to evaluate the impact of capital structure patterns on firms in the US and EU if any on profitability, and to evaluate the differences in patterns of capital structure in the UK, US and EU, and the impact of these differences on profitability. The background to the research is provided, as is the research justification. The structure and content of the literature review is provided, along with the scholarly contributions to the research. Limitations of the research are also provided, and the proposal concludes by illustrating the research plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, capital structure, UK firms, EU firms, US firms, profitability!,

 

C/F/1021. Financial analysis of 3X and 3Y

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on two companies 3X and 3Y, and aims to perform a financial analysis and is split into three sections. The first part of the paper examines the return on equity (ROE) and other ratio analyses. The gross profit margins for both companies are assessed, as is the Return on capital employed (ROCE), leverage risk, liquidity, current ratio, and P/E ratio. The second part performs an investment appraisal, looking at NPV, accounting rate of return (AAR), and internal rate of return (IRR). The last section examines the working capital management of the companies.

 

KEYWORDS: working capital management, return on equity, ROE, Return on capital employed, ROCE, leverage risk, liquidity, current ratio, P/E ratio, investment appraisal, NPV, accounting rate of return, AAR, internal rate of return, IRR,

 

C/F/1000. Proposal. Google: challenges and benefits of all equity financed capital structure

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2850
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper proposes to look at Google’s equity capital with zero debt structure to address its discrepancy with the traditional ‘optimum capital structure theory’. The objectives of the proposed research are outlined, the background of the company is described, the areas of the literature review are indicated, the rationale and methodology of the research are explained providing information on its scope, limitations and ethical issues.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Google, equity financed, capital structure,

 

C/F/971. Proposal. Capital Structure of WS Atkins and Vodafone

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the capital structure of two listed companies, WS Atkins and Vodafone. The objectives of the research are formulated, the companies’ overview is presented, literature is reviewed on the methods of capital structure analysis and the impacts of companies’ capital structure on their macro-environment. The methodology of the proposed research is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Capital Structure, WS Atkins, Vodafone,

 

C/F/963. Examination of capital structure

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines capital structure, focusing on the different theories that relate to it. The paper describes the characteristics of debt and equity, and of IAS-32 Financial Instruments. Descriptions are provided for warrants and options, perpetual debt, redeemable preference shares, non redeemable preference shares, convertible securities with options, zero coupon bonds, and hybrid instruments. The paper also discusses financial instruments with contingent settlements, and concludes by identifying the optimal capital structure.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital structure IAS-32 Financial Instruments: debt, equity, warrants, options, perpetual debt, redeemable preference shares, non redeemable preference shares, zero coupon bonds, hybrid instruments.,

 

C/F/956. Dissertation outline. Determinants of optimum capital structure for start up company

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970
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the factors that influence the choice of the optimum capital structure by a start up company. The objectives of the research are outlined, areas for the literature is reviewed are indicated focusing on the nature of the financial cycle prior to revenue generation, the methodology of the proposed research is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, optimum capital structure, start up company,

 

C/F/947. Dissertation. Examination of the effect of the recession and macroeconomic changes on capital structure

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17150
ADD-ONS:
Financial data
DATE:
2010
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179.99 GBP

This dissertation aims to examine whether the recession and macroeconomic changes in the UK have had an impact on the capital structure of listed companies. The objectives are to discuss the theories that explain capital structure of companies, to assess empirical evidence that suggest what determines the capital structure of listed companies, to discuss how previous studies approached the exploration of the relationship between macroeconomic factors and capital structure of firms, and to investigate whether recent changes in the macroeconomic environment caused by the global financial crisis affected capital structure of listed companies in the UK. These aims are achieved through an extensive review of literature, which focuses on topics like capital structure theories and capital structure changes. The methodology section is discussed, and data is collected through access to a variety of online databases like the Thomson Datastream and thorough analysis of the 72 largest companies in the FTSE 100 share price index. This section also discusses the main variables of the project, like size of the company and stock market index. The paper performs many analyses including correlation, economic time series and regression. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research. This paper includes a detailed excel file that includes all of the statistical data for this research.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, recession, macroeconomic changes, capital structure, listed companies, global financial crisis, Thomson datastream, FTSE 100!,

 

C/F/849. Proposal. Capital Structure of UK Companies and Macro-economy

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This proposal suggests the outline for a dissertation on capital structure, aiming to find out whether macroeconomic changes in the UK and economic recession have had an impact of capital structure of companies. The proposal is influenced by theories of Levy and Korajczyk, and the paper gives a detailed background into capital structure. An extensive literature review is outlined, as is the methodology stating data will be mainly quantitative gathered from the FAME database and Thomson One Banker. The schedule of research and the expected outcome are also illustrated, and a full reference list is detailed.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital structure, macroeconomic, Levy and Korajczyk, FAME database, Thomson One Banker, recession, UK,

 

C/F/821. Capital Structure and Market Inefficiencies

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3100
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the role of capital structure reviewing the Modigliani Miller theorem, the Pecking Order theory and other approaches to the concept of optimal capital structure. The capital strucutre of companies in the G-7 group is discussed, conclusions are made about the dependence of capital structure on the financial and economic growth of the country as well as capital markets.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital structure, capital markets,

 

C/F/814. Valuation of Financial Securities

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685
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines three models of the valuation of financial securities: dividend discount model, cash flow to equity discount model, and economic value added model. Brief descriptions of each model are provided.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial Securities valuation, dividend discount, cash flow, value added,

 

C/F/795. Midland Energy Resources Inc: cost of capital. Harvard Business School case study

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1900
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

An analysis of the Harvard Business School case study: ‘Midland Energy Resources Inc: cost of capital,’ by Timothy A. Luehrman and Joel L. Heilprin. This paper examines the cost of capital of Midland Energy Resources, a company that has its operations combined into three business segments. It scrutinizes the individual business and financial risks of the company by employing un-levered and re-levered beta method and then goes on to analyse the aggregate total required on the invested capital in the company with the help of CAPM and WACC estimations. Finally, the essay gives an overview of single and multiple hurdle rates and identification of appropriate hurdle rate for investment analysis in Midland Energy.

 

KEYWORDS: Midland Energy Resources, CAPM, WACC, Levered Beta, Unlevered Beta, Hurdle Rate, Harvard, case study, capital structure and gearing, finance and accounting, cost of capital, financial risk, investment!,

 

C/F/772. Proposal. Dynamic structure of the capital structure in the UK

WORDS:
700
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

This is a proposal aiming to evaluate how the economic uncertainty brought by the financial crisis has affected the structure of capital. The questions to be answered will include: Is there a theoretical reasoning for a change in the corporate capital structure as a consequence of a financial crisis? Is there evidence that supports an actual change in the capital structure and relate it to the financial crisis? What arguments can be proposed to explain why companies were led to change their capital structure as a result of the financial crisis? If the origin of the financial crisis is in the banking industry what are the mechanisms that led it to spread to other non-financial industries? In order to evaluate the capital structure of the UK firms, data will be collected from their annual reports.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital structure, Modigliani and Miller theorem, financial crisis, economic uncertainty,

 

C/F/763. What are the practical considerations, which are likely to influence a firm's dividend policy? Does a firm's dividend policy matter? What are the main practical considerations, which are likely to influence a firm's capital structure?

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3550
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks into the companies’ dividend policy reviewing theoretical approaches to corporate finance, describing the dividend process, and the highlighting the factors that affect dividend decisions and a firm’s capital structure.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate Finance, Dividend policy, Capital Structure,

 

C/F/753. Proposal. Alternative risk and return models vs. traditional CAPM: case study of Disney

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the relationship between financial risk and expected returns to identify the benefits and limitations of alternative and traditional models of risk management. The relation of the proposed study to the previous research is defined, the methodology, limitations and ethical issues of the research are discussed.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/F/1141. Dissertation. Alternative Risk and Return Models vs. Traditional CAPM Model: Case of Walt Disney

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/F/1142. Dissertation + Proposal. Alternative Risk and Return Models vs. Traditional CAPM Model: Case of Walt Disney
 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Alternative risk and return models vs. traditional CAPM in Disney,

 

C/F/743. Dissertation. Determinants of Capital Structure: Case Study of UK Listed Firms

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11750
DATE:
2010
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119.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates capital structure determinants in UK listed companies for the period covering 2004-2008. The review of literature touches on the capital structure theories that predict the impact of these determinants including the static trade-off theory, pecking order theory, and agency cost theory. The relevance of capital structure theories for the capital structure decisions is tested applying the multiple linear regression model to analyse the impact of six determinants on the debt ratios. Conclusions are made about the significance of each determinant, i.e. profitability, firm size, volatility, tangibility, non-debt tax shields and the growth opportunities.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Determinants of Capital Structure in UK Listed Firms, debt ratios,

 

C/F/734. Capital Budgeting policy in 21st Century UK Plc

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines capital budgeting techniques available to UK public limited companies (PLC). Explanations are presented of the pay back period (PBP), internal rate of return (IRR), net present value (NPV), and real options analysis (ROA). The role of the capital investment appraisal is discussed, the steps of the capital budgeting policy are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital Budgeting, UK Plc, investment appraisal, PBP, IRR, NPV, ROA,

 

C/F/725. Determination of exchange rates and case study of Vodafone

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3900
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of the exchange rates determination (ERD) for international businesses describing the purchasing power parity (PPP) model, the monetary approach, the Krugman model, etc. The influence of the foreign exchange on the accounts of Vodafone is estimated discussing their financial performance over 2006-2009, analysing the capital structure of Vodafone and highlighting advantages and disadvantages of being a publicly quoted company.

 

KEYWORDS: Vodafone, exchange rate determination, capital structure, publicly quoted company,

 

C/F/697. Dissertation Outline. Determinants of capital structure: case study of UK firms

WORDS:
730
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of a dissertation on the determinants of capital structure of UK firms. Research objectives are formulated, the areas of the literature review are identified including static trade-off theory, pecking order theory and the agency cost approach. Research methodology and research limitations are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, Determinants of capital structure in UK firms,