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Lester Electronics Financing Alternatives
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University of Phoenix
MBA/564
Maximizing Shareholder Wealth
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June 21, 2007
Lester Electronics Financing Alternatives
Bernard Lester of Lester Electronics (LEI) is not convinced that a merger with Shang-wan is in the best interest of the company. Lester has requested the assistance of a professional consulting group to assess all alternatives including financing alternatives for Lester Electronics. The final report is in and the results to be discussed are as follows:
1) End State Goals defined;
2) Financing alternatives identified;
3) Evaluation: Advantages and disadvantages identified;
4) Risk analysis data compiled;
5) Alternative Matrix developed;
6) Risk Assessment and Mitigation chart developed; and
7) Financing solution proposed.
Detailed information can be found below on the above mentioned subject matter. LEI plans to utilize the consulting data to determine the direction and future of their corporation.
End State Goals Defined
Although Bernard Lester is leery of the board's request to pursue Shang-wa as an acquisition, he has defined the end state goals of LEI-Shang-wa as the following:
? Become an international seller of electronic parts increasing sales by 50% in year 1
? Increase ROE to 30% over the next 2 years. (Debt to equity)
? Long term debt reduction plan
? Maximize shareholder wealth via increased stock prices and mar ...