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(2008, 3900 words)
The paper examines the methods of investment appraisal known as real options (RO) including the options to expand, to abandon, to switch, etc., and discounted cash flow (DCF). The advantages and disadvantages of RO and DCF approaches for investment decisions are compared and discussed explaining the popularity of DCF.
(2007, 3000 words)
The study provides an overview of the principles of modern portfolio theory and proceeds with a discussion of two investment portfolios for high net worth clients. A special focus of the case study is given to the allocation of the investment assets among different assets classes and to the analysis of the current market situation.
(2007, 2100 words)
The paper analyses the role of the information contained in the financial reports as a tool for investors' decisions. The study examines the nature of such information and evaluates the possibility of the inclusion of information of different nature.
(2007, 1985 words)
This paper evaluates an investment project with environmental impact. It analysis the financial and environmental impacts of the project and uses a combination of different techniques to evaluate whether the project should be pursued or not.
(2007, 3000 words)
This paper analyses the accounting techniques of two firms, which one of them represents the industry. It also explores the equity and debt issues, with particular emphasis on the evaluation of a specific project of investment.
(2007, 1500 words)
The research paper provides theoretical overview of the WACC calculation process. Followed by analysis of the application of WACC for evaluation of the long term investment projects such as mergers and acquisitions and capital budgeting.
(2007, 1500 words)
The paper is devoted to analysis of the acquisition of the retail chain by private equity company.
(2007, 2800 words)
The following research paper consists of two parts. The first part is devoted to discussion of discounted cash flow models. The main focus is thorough analysis of methodology and underlying assumption commonly used in valuations. The second part of the research discusses merger transactions between the companies. It starts with an overview of the empirical findings followed by the analysis of recent merger of Lucent Technology and Alcatel.
(2007, 1200 words)
The objective of the majority of investments is to make money. In order to do that, the decision maker will have to take quantitative issues into account. In making long term investment decisions the decision-maker will have to take into account the time and magnitude of the investment in order to make money. Discounted cash flow analysis allows time to be taken into consideration, while the magnitude of the investment will be decided upon experience, fortitude and available information.
(2007, 2200 words)
The paper is divided into 2 parts. The first part discusses net present value and why it is required for long-term decisions. An example of the calculation is provided. The second part of the work discusses why most of the mergers fail. It is found that mergers fail to produce adequate financial indicators; however 80% of them are seen as success by the executives.
(2006, 2700 words)
The paper looks at the legal aspects of Orkla's takeover by Mecom relating to the current company law and addressing the method of rights issue. Advantages and disadvantages of the rights issues are outlined; the sources of 'debt finance' are examined; the benefits and shortcomings of the alternative investment market (AIM) are discussed.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines financial aspects of Investment Appraisal and the strategies of Mergers analysing the types of cash flow, discussing the calculation of the net present value (NPV) of an investment, defining the concept of synergy, outlining the reasons behind the failure of mergers, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper offers a financial appraisal of the projects for business investment considered by Funky Furniture. The NVP of the projects is calculated reporting on the financial and non-financial risks involved in the projects and choosing the best of the alternative options.
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