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Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
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Answer the following questions:
Q1. What is the cash conversion cycle for a firm with $3 million average inventories, $2 million average accounts payable, a receivables period of 45 days, and an annual cost of goods sold of $20 million? (2 marks)
Q2. If a firm’s bonds pay a 6% coupon and mature in 3 years, what is their market value, assuming a 8% yield to maturity? Assume the bond has a $1,000 par value.
(2 marks)
Q3. What is the WACC for a firm with a Debt of 20% in its capital structure, and a total market value of $150 million. Assume required returns of 8% and 12%, for debt and equity respectively and a tax rate of 35%? (2 marks)
Q4. Explain the three strategies for short term financial planning. (marks 2)
Q5. Assume that you are acquiring a company. Can you calculate the value of that company with the help of Weighted Average Cost of Capital? Explain it with the help of an example. (marks 2)
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