Wealth Maximization Concepts Worksheet
Concept Application of Concept in the Scenario Reference to Concept in Reading
Profitability
Shang-Wa Electronics received an offer for purchase from TEC. This company is a key manufacturer for Lester Electronics. If Shang-Wa accepts the proposal, Lester Electronics will be affected significantly. Lester Electronic anticipate that the acquisition will cause Lester Electronic to lose up to 45% of their expected revenue over the next few years. Analyzing the profitability of Shang-Wa can be useful to TEC in making the appropriate decision.
“One of the most difficult attributes of a firm to conceptualize and measure is profitability. In a general sense, accounting profits are the difference between revenues and costs” (Jaffe, Ross, Westerfield, 2005, p. 37).
Dividend Growth Model
In order to make the best decision in acquisition, Lester Electronic can utilize the dividend-growth model to see the potential growth of both companies. This will provide the company with model that will enable the company and the shareholders an opportunity to see how the acquisition will profit them. Acquiring Shang-wa Electronics will result in increased net income, along with increased dividends and retained earnings
“It is worthwhile to compare the dividend-growth model with the NPVGO model when growth occurs through continual investing”
“A steady growth in dividends results from a continual investment in growth opportunities, not just investment in a single opportunity” (Jaffe, Ross, Westerfield, 2005, p. 123).
Growth Opportunities
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