Corporate Finance Essays and Term Papers
650 Essays on Corporate Finance. Documents 301 - 325
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Teletech Corporation
TELETECH CORPORATION, 1996 Raiders Dials Teletech Wake-up Call Needed Says Investor New York (AP)---The reclusive billionaire Victor Yossarian has acquired a 10 percent stake in Teletech Corporation and has demanded two seats on the firm’s board of directors. The purchase was revealed yesterday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and separately in a letter to Teletech’s CEO, Maxwell Harper. “The firm is misusing its resources and not earning an adequate return,” the
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Nucor Corporation
History Nucor Corporation is in the steel producing industry. Nucor Corporation is the largest steel producer in the United States with over $4.1 billion in sales annually. Nucor’s headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nucor’s corporate offices have been located in the South Park area of Charlotte since 1991. Nucor Corporation is a unique company with tremendous flexibility between its management and employees. This steel giant has its own website: www.nucor.com. Daniel R. DiMicco
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Marriott Corporation: The Cost of Capital
Marriott Corporation: The Cost of Capital Problem Analysis Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) As did Marriott in the case study, we will use the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) for help in determining the cost of equity - the return we expect from the company and each of its divisions. Our goal is to calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for Marriott on the whole and each of its three divisions - Lodging,
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External Ananlysis - Apple Corporation
Apple Computer’s 30-year history is full of highs and lows, which is what we would expect in a highly innovative company. They evolved throughout the years into an organization that is very much a representation of its leader, Steven Jobs. Apple made several hugely successful product introductions over the years. They have also completely fallen on their face on several occasions. (Burrows, Grover, and Green) External Analysis: 1) Technological Change: Technological change creates both opportunity
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Corporate Strategy
With emphasis on Rayovac’s rapid growth and expansion, its success can be attributed mainly to a well-defined and executed corporate strategic plan which seems effective. Being coined as the third largest battery maker, Rayovac’s alkaline battery strategy to this day is competing on price. Their pricing tactic is relatively low as matched with their rivals, Duracell and Energizer, in an effort to gain market share. The company has made giant leaps in developing partnerships with
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Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools
Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools The position this paper represents does not delve into the historical theories or the moral philosophies as to whether or not corporal punishment toward children is, in and of itself, effective or morally acceptable. Instead, the position of this paper is to argue against the use of corporal punishment as a means to behavior modification in public schools throughout America. For years the debate
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Piercing the Corporate Veil
One of the most uncertain areas in company law today is the situation in which a court is willing to set aside the separate legal personality of a company. Separate legal personality i.e. where a company is regarded by the courts as a legal person with its own rights and responsibilities and that it is capable of owning property amongst other things. Laffoy J stated in Fyffes Plc v Dcc Plc & Ors , "It
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Erp Implimentation Process in Indian Oil Corporation
1. Abstract: This report describes the ERP implementation project in IndianOil Corporation. The whole project was one of the biggest ERP project in South East Asia. I joined the firm in 2004 when it was half way through the implementation program. The report is based on my observations and the IT audit carried out by IndianOil Corporation. The implementation process is tracked right from its inception and to where it stands today. An analysis of
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Benetton’s Corporate Strategy
I. Introduction 2 II. Benetton Company 2 1. History 2 2. The company in figures 2 III. Dimension performance of the Group 3 1. Five forces framework 3 2. Holding 3 3. Corporate governance 3 4. Corporate culture 3 5. Scope of activities 3 6. Resources commitment 4 7. Corporate social responsibility stance 5 IV. Benetton competitive advantages 6 1. Value chain 6 2. Strategic capabilities 6 V. Two future scenarios 7 1. SWOT analysis
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China National offshore Oil Corporation Vs. Chevron
China National Offshore Oil Corporation vs. Chevron Negotiation Situations The negotiation that our group chose was between China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Chevron and their attempts to buy Unocal, an American oil company. Both parties felt it was crucial to gain vital control of limited energy resources, which Unocal could provide. A major difference between CNOOC and Chevron was each company’s host countries and their cultures. There were many entities involved that
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Corporate Compliance Benchmarking Paper
Running head: CORPORATE COMPLIANCE BENCHMARKING PAPER Corporate Compliance Benchmarking Paper University of Phoenix Managing Enterprise Risk MBA/560 Introduction The United States corporate governance system must seem to be in terrible shape. The business press has focused relentlessly on the corporate board and governance failures at Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Adelphia, Global Crossing, and others. Top executive compensation is also routinely criticized as excessive by the press, academics, and even top Federal Reserve officials. These failures and
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Easyjet Corporate History
. EasyJet Corporate History Air travel is one of the world’s largest industries having generated over $300 billion in revenues in 2001 alone1. Originally, the air travel market was driven by the demand for business travel as companies became increasingly international in their activities, reflected in the rapid growth in world trade and investment. The leisure market subsequently took off as rising living standards and extra leisure time encouraged holidaymakers to travel to destinations increasingly
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Fmc Corporation Proposal
Proposal Pg. 2 Introduction This is the proposal that we have been working on for Kenneth Dailey at Green River FMC. It will provide the background that was needed to be looked at from Green River FMC and Aberdeen FMC. We will talk about all the areas that we analyzed and give our recommendations and how we feel these recommendations should be implemented. Background The FMC Corporation is based out of Chicago with $3.4 billion
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McDonald’s Corporation: Case Study
McDonald’s Corporation: Case Study McDonald’s Corporation is the largest fast-food operator in the World and was originally formed in 1955 after Ray Kroc pitched the idea of opening up several restaurants based on the original owned by Dick and Mac McDonald. McDonald’s went public in 1965 and introduced its flagship product, the Big Mac, in 1968. Today, McDonald’s operates more than 30,000 restaurants in over 100 countries and have one of the world’s most widely
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B&w Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Corporate governance refers to the system by which corporations are managed and controlled. It guides the relationship among a company’s shareholders, board of directors and senior management. These relationships provide the framework within which corporate objectives are set and performance is monitored. Three categories of individuals are key to corporate governance success: 1) the common shareholders, who elect the board of directors, 2) the board of directors themselves, 3) top executive officers led
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The Corporation - Book Review
The Corporation: A Book Review Joel Bakan’s book, The Corporation: the Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power, is a decisive look into the mind of the corporation, or big business. It outlines the importance of profit in business and how ruthless corporations are willing to be in order to bring in substantial revenue. The book uses a historical timeframe to portray the ruthlessness of business ever since the idea of the corporation arose in the
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Dell Computer Corporation Case Study
Identification of Customers, Markets, Products, Competitors Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world’s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct, toll-free technical support and next-day, on-site service. The company designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software (Thompson, Strickland, Gale). Dell’s complete
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B&w Corporate Governance
In the Bay Area, free daily newspapers are providing an essential service, covering local stories ignored by the dominant dailies. But a review of local stories in the three most prominent free tabloids suggests the quality of reporting falls well short of the journalism provided by newspapers you purchase. The giveaway dailies often push inexperienced, underpaid reporters to churn out short articles that lack context, adequate sources and initiative. The people who run those papers
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Impact of Language on Corporate Culture
Corporations, like any organization, define and are defined by a shared culture. This culture is created through the use of language first in the creation and implementation of a shared vision articulated in a company mission statement. This vocabulary steers the organization toward what will become their shared culture. This culture is then reinforced through all manners of language, evidenced in corporate communications such as press releases and company policy, the semantics of job titles
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Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation Introduction Nucor Corporation, the largest U.S. mini-mill, continues to gain market share in flat roll and strip steel. Recent successful acquisitions, application of new technologies, prospects for global growth, a strong balance sheet, as well as improved economic outlook for the steel industry, make Nucor an attractive buy with a near term stock price target of $65 to $70. Background Nucor Corporation (NUE) was founded by auto manufacturer Ranson E. Olds. Through a
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Finance for Manager
Introduction Smart GMBH is a manufacturer of specialist building mortars. It has planned to produce new production Ў§Royal MortarsЎЁ to enter new market segment in Europe. For this purpose, Smart consider to investment to expand capacity from 1,000 units to 3,000 units. At the same time, increase the market expenditure is also can change the market share of company. Several changes will happen to the Smart GMBH. Base on the fact was given in the
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White Collar and Corporate Crime
Why does white collar and corporate crime tend to go undetected, Or if detected not prosecuted White collar and corporate crimes are crimes that many people do not associate with criminal activity. Yet the cost to the country due to corporate and white collar crime far exceeds that of “street” crime and benefit fraud. White collar and corporate crimes refer to crimes that take place within a business or institution and include everything from Tax
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Finance
Introduction: The UK 100 index had a strong performance in year 2006. Through carry out the fundamental analysis and technical, financial analysis, it could identify the cause of the FTSE 100 index movement and indeed the individual stocks within the index. 1.0 UK domestic economic analysis ?First quarter of year: UK gross domestic product chained volume measure rose by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2006. (National statistics,2006). Bank of England remain interest
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Deviance in the Corporate World
There is much deviant behavior in the corporate world that is both harmful to the individual and the public at large. Examples of such behavior includes cutting corners to make an extra dollar, ignoring worker’s safety and benefits, or advertising products to be ideal when they can be harmful in various ways. This essay will outline four major industries in the corporate world that have either engaged in deviant behavior in the past, or continue
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Finance Paper
WRD-006 1/10/06 TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD Financial Assistance Application Procedures (WRD-006) A complete application consists of: (1) general, legal, and fiscal information (outlined below); (2) an engineering feasibility report; (3) an environmental assessment; and (4) a water conservation and emergency water demand management plan (required for financial assistance of more than $500,000). Assistance is available on request (call 512/463 7779). All applications should be sent to the following address: Texas Water Development Board Office of
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