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Investment Appraisals
C/C/344. An evaluation of the performance capacity of mutual funds
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- 2012
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This paper discusses the mutual fund industry, and aims to evaluate the performance capacity of mutual funds. The research aim, question and hypothesis are all detailed along with the limitations of the study. The paper then examines a range of topics, some of which include types of mutual funds, advantages and disadvantages of mutual funds, performance management, and the trends in the mutual funds industry. The research methods used for the study are detailed, and the paper then examines in detail all of the statistical data collected.
KEYWORDS: mutual fund industry, performance capacity, performance management!,
C/F/1364. Exxon Mobil Corporation: investment appraisal
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- 2012
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The paper looks at the performance of Exxon Mobil Corporation (EMC) in the energy industry analysing whether an investment in EMC is an attractive option. The estimations of key performance indicators (KPI) of EMC and their rivals are presented including the return on capital employed (ROCE), economic value added (EVA) and shareholder value added (SVA). The usefulness of ROCE, EVA and SVA in assessing company performance is examined discussing the efficiency of KPI measurements. The underpinnings of equity investment decisions in the current economic climate are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Exxon Mobil Corporation, investment appraisal, key performance indicators,
C/F/1354. Investment appraisal of new product
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- 1000
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- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper evaluates the attractiveness of a new product presenting an investment appraisal of the product development, and calculating its net present value (NPV), payback period, and estimated internal rate of return (IRR).
KEYWORDS: New product, NPV, Payback period, IRR, investment appraisal,
C/F/1339. Proposal. Financial Constraints and Investment Cash Flows Sensitivity
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- 1000
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- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes to examine the methods of cash flow sensitivity analysis used by firms depending on their financial constraints. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, literature is reviewed on the relations between cash flow sensitivity and financial constraints, the methodology is described, the time scale of work is indicated.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Financial Constraints, Cash Flows Sensitivity,
C/F/1322. An investment appraisal of British Petroleum
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- 3450
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- 2011
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This paper performs an investment appraisal for British Petroleum (BP) and examines the company from 2004-2009. The paper begins by explaining the competitive structure of the oil and gas industry, and follows with an assessment of the key value drivers for BP. The valuation is carried out and the paper uses the free cash flow method and the Gordon constant growth model. Before conclusions are made the paper compares the valuation results.
KEYWORDS: Investment appraisal, British Petroleum, BP, competitive structure, oil and gas industry, key value drivers, valuation, free cash flow method, Gordon constant growth model,
C/F/1317. Appraisal of Balham's investment in machinery
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- 760
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- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper presents an investment appraisal for the purchasing of either Tooting machinery or Morden machinery by Balham Ltd calculating respective total revenues, cash flows, marketing costs, NVP, etc. The methods of calculation are explained with regard to the rate of return and payback period. The time value of money is considered. The paper has no references.
KEYWORDS: Investment Appraisal, Balham, machinery,
C/F/1291. Investment appraisal for the London Lecture Guild
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- 4350
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- 2011
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- 49.99 GBP
This paper examines the London Lecture Guild, and aims to evaluate investment in the organisation for the year 2011. The paper begins by providing background information on the company, and follows with an identification of the project life cycle. The paper presents a time frame and diagram of the project, and then details time planning constraints and presents the logic flow diagram. A milestone chart is presented as well as a Gantt chart, and the paper then highlights the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). A network analysis is carried out, and the paper then discusses cost planning, project funding, and leasing. The different types of existing cost estimation techniques are discussed, and the paper then examines cost monitoring and control. A histogram of the project budget is provided, and the paper then carries out an earned and planned value analysis, and follows this with a comparison of the two. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations for the project.
KEYWORDS: London Lecture Guild, investment, project life cycle, time frame, time planning, logic flow diagram, Work Breakdown Structure, WBS, cost planning, project funding, leasing, cost estimation, project budget, earned value, plan value!,
C/F/1284. An examination of the rights issue at Lloyds TSB
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- 2100
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines Lloyds Banking Group in reference to their rights issue and is split into two sections. The first section aims to present the background to the rights issue, and examines the advantages and disadvantages of it. This section discusses the way in which the press reports elements like the rights issue, deep discounting of shares, and shareholder compensation. The second section discusses the different methods Lloyds Banking Group could have used to secure long term finance. Methods discussed include straight bonds, corporate bonds, and preference shares.
KEYWORDS: Lloyds Banking Group, rights issue, shareholder compensation, long term finance, straight bonds, corporate bonds, preference shares,
C/F/1280. Fiscal management of INTERPIPE and Super Plus project
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- 5850
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- 2011
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The paper looks at the project of a pipeline production sharing contract (PSC) negotiated between INTERPIPE and Super Plus, reporting on the fiscal management of the project and conducting sensitivity analysis of PSC with regard to cost recovery, allocation of profit gas between the stakeholders, profit taxes, foreign exchange, export rights, etc. Recommendations are suggested to INTERPIPE to opt for a lump sum contract.
KEYWORDS: Super-Plus, INTERPIPE, gas, production sharing contract, PSC, fiscal management,
C/F/1250. Behavioural Finance and Investment Strategies in Stock Market
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- 2000
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the principles of behavioural finance and corresponding strategies of stock market investment. References are made to the theories of overreaction and conservatism presenting criticism of financial markets’ efficiency, and arguing whether any single theory can ensure a long-term success of investing or trading in a stock market.
KEYWORDS: Behavioural Finance, Efficient Market, stock market investment,
C/F/1238. Financial analysis of 42 Market Research
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- 4600
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- 2011
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This paper performs a financial analysis on 42 Market research, a company that provides market research. The background to the organisation is provided, and the characteristics of the industry are discussed. The paper provides information on financial management, budget control, and budget style. The role of financial forecasting, planning, and budgeting is also assessed. This is followed by a financial analysis for 2009-2010 years, variance analysis and a discussion regarding the next year of budgets for the organisation. A capital investment appraisal is carried out, and conclusions are made regarding recommendations for the management.
KEYWORDS: Financial analysis, 42 Market research, market research, financial management, budget control, budget style, investment appraisal,
S/F/314. Why do Investment Trusts often trade at a discount?
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines investment trusts, and aims to evaluate the reasons why they trade at a discount. The paper begins by outlining the factors behind investment trusts trading at a discount, and follows with a discussion that identifies the impact that discounts have on investment trusts. The reasons why investment trusts should not trade at a discount are also assessed before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Investment trusts, trade, discounts,
C/F/1201. Exercises in financial analysis and project appraisal
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into various aspects of financial analysis calculating financial ratios of four UK automobile companies on the basis of their income statements and balance sheets. A project appraisal is presented assessing the viability of investment in a new product development, and performing a break-even analysis of profitability with regard to two different scenarios.
KEYWORDS: financial analysis, project appraisal, break-even, profit margin,
C/F/1198. Evaluation of share and bond valuations at IBM
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- 2900
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines IBM in reference to their share and bond valuations. The paper begins by providing an overview of IBM, their competitors and the business environment. The paper examines the bond and share valuations through use of the Gordon Growth model and the PE model. The paper the compares the share prices of the Gordon growth model versus the PE model. Bond valuation is then examined in reference to the organisation.
KEYWORDS: IBM, share valuations, bond valuations, Gordon Growth model, PE model,
C/F/1194. Patagonia Sur: For-Profit Land Conservation in Chile. Harvard Business School case study
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- 1950
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- 2011
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This paper examines the Harvard Business School case study Patagonia Sur: For-Profit Land Conservation in Chile by Arthur I Segel, Nicolas Ibanez, and Jay Verjee. The paper aims to examine the investment feasibility of Patagonia Sur Land Conservation project in Chile. The main concerns of the investors are highlighted, and the paper uses financial analysis techniques to identify the advantages and disadvantages of investment to possible investors. The paper then uses the results of the statistical analysis to formulate a set of comprehensive recommendations for investors. Calculations are provided in the appendix.
KEYWORDS: Harvard business school, Patagonia Sur, Land conservation, investment appraisal, investment, financial analysis,
C/F/1193. An examination of investment in the United Arab Emirates
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- 5900
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- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
This paper examines the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in reference to investment opportunities. The paper provides the background to region, and outlines the reasons why people should invest there. The advantages, risks and disadvantages associated with investment there are then assessed. The social, religious and culture aspects of UAE are examined, and the paper then looks at the government’s foreign investment policy. The relationship between the UAE, Europe, USA and Dubai are then examined. The paper also discusses methods of business in the UAE, as well as the legal, accounting and tax issues that exist there. Business ethics, foreign trade and growth opportunities are then identified.
KEYWORDS: United Arab Emirates, UAE, investment, society, religion, culture, foreign investment policy, Europe, USA, Dubai, business ethics, foreign trade,
C/F/1191. Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village: America's Largest Foreclosure. Harvard Business School case study
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- 2350
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- 2011
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This paper examines the Harvard Business School case study, Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village: America's Largest Foreclosure by Arthur. I. Segal, Gregory S. Feldman, James T. Liu, and Elizabeth C. Williamson. The papers objective is to identify whether the Stuyvesant- Peter Cooper Village is a worthwhile investment. The risks that are present in large scale investment deals are assessed, like CW Capital issues. The paper then examines the opportunities that are present like prime locations, new business models, and bidder prices. All of these issues are examined in reference to Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village and supported by calculations.
KEYWORDS: Stuyvesant Town, Peter Cooper Village, Harvard Business School, investment, risk, CW Capital, locations, valuation risks, foreclosure issues,
C/F/1180. Opportunities and risks for investors in oil and gas industry of Russia and Kazakhstan
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- 2011
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The paper offers a comparative analysis of oil and gas companies in Russia and Kazakhstan including Russia’s biggest private oil company Lukoil, Russia’s state-owned and fastest growing oil company Gazpromneft, Russia’s state-owned gas company Gazprom, Kazakhstan’s state owned company KazMunaiGaz, Kazakh privately owned Karachaganak Petroleum, etc. Sensitivity analysis of oil and gas reserves in Russia and Kazakhstan is conducted assessing business competitiveness of both countries. The performance of oil company Alliance Group is examined exploring risks and opportunities of the Kazakh and Russian oil and gas industry.
KEYWORDS: Opportunities and risks, oil and gas, Lukoil, Gazpromneft, Gazprom, KazMunaiGaz, Karachaganak Petroleum,
C/F/1168. Investment appraisal of Superpac Ltd projects
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- 2000
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on the evaluation of the investment proposals made to Superpac Ltd with regard to the expansion of their current product and development of a new product. The valuating methods used in the analysis include net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), discounted payback period, average accounting rate of return, and profitability index. Conclusions are made about the preferable course of action towards investment.
KEYWORDS: Investment appraisal, Superpac Ltd, valuation methods,
C/F/1167. Proposal. Impact of economic and political factors on investment decisions of Iranian oil companies
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- 2150
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes to examine the factors that affect investment valuation of projects by international oil companies based in Iran. An overview of Iranian oil resources is presented looking at the forecasts with regard to oil consumption for the next three decades. The questions of the proposed research are formulated, the methodology is described, research limitations are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, economic and political factors, investment decisions, Iranian oil companies,
C/F/1163. Use of standard deviation as risk indicator for investment purposes
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- 1900
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- 2011
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The paper examines the use of standard deviation as a measurement of volatility and the amount of risk associated with the investment. The ways of calculating standard deviation are explained, the reliability of standard deviation index in the evaluation of investment risk is considered.
KEYWORDS: standard deviation, risk indicator, investment risk, volatility,
C/F/1150. Methods of company valuation: theory and case of Yolanda Ltd
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- 2150
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the approaches to company valuation including the methods of net asset value (NAV), income approach, dividend valuation, price-earnings ratio (PER), discounted cash flow valuation, and market approach. Valuation of Yolanda Ltd is conducted using various methods of valuation.
KEYWORDS: company valuation, Yolanda Ltd,
C/F/1149. Approaches to company valuation: value of Yolanda Ltd
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper explains the importance of determining the value of the company describing the methods of income-based approach, discounted cash flow valuation, direct capitalisation, asset-based approach, and market-based approach. The value of Yolanda Ltd is calculated using the income based method.
KEYWORDS: company valuation, Yolanda Ltd,
C/F/1147. Investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis of Silver Coramandel train project by Heritage Travel
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- 2550
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of ‘earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation’ (EBITDA) discussing the meaning of the term, presenting ETIBA calculations for the Silver Coramandel train project by Heritage Travel (HT), explaining the importance of capital investment appraisals and conducting a capital investment appraisal, sensitivity analysis and initial operational calculations for the Silver Coramandel train.
KEYWORDS: Heritage Travel, EBITDA, Silver Coramandel train, investment appraisal, sensitivity analysis, initial operational calculations,
C/F/1145. Methods of capital investment analysis and risks associated with investment projects
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- 3000
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- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the methods of capital investment analysis, i.e. Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period (PP) and scenario analysis. Risks associated with capital investment projects are examined arguing that managers in large companies have a different attitude towards risk than managers in small and medium size enterprises (SME).
KEYWORDS: capital investment analysis, NVP, IRR, PP, investment risks,
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