...Introduction: Greta Schweitzer requires assistance in determining how the company, Deutsche Brauerei should best proceed in the future, to achieve optimum financial results. Specifically, Schweitzer needs to consider what her position is on adopting the company’s financial projections for the future, the firm’s dividend policy and the compensation package that should be offered to the leader of international expansion, Oleg Pinchuck. There are other areas of Deutsche Brauerei’s operations however, that it appears worthwhile for Schweitzer to assess. These include Deutsche Brauerei’s practise of taking on excessive short-term debt, and the subsequent effect that has on the firm’s working capital. A further impact on Deutsche Brauerei’s working capital could be as a result of the effect of Pinchuck’s extremely relaxed accounts receivable in Ukraine. Finally, Schweitzer should evaluate the benefits and shortfalls of the firm’s aggressive expansion into Ukraine. Dividends Declaration Policy: Deutsche Brauerei is currently enjoying a high growth rate in sales, for 2001 the projected growth rate is approximately 48%. It is unusual that a firm that is so successful at generating sales is taking on such a large amount of short-term debt. One of the principle reasons Deutsche Brauerei has such a large amount of short term borrowings is the pressure they are put under to provide such a substantial dividend payment to shareholders. The largest financial demand’s the firm is currently...
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...Case #11 Deutsche Brauerei Synopsis and Objectives A newly-appointed director of a small German beer brewer must prepare to vote on three issues coming before the board of directors the next day: (1) approval of the financial plan for 2001, (2) declaration of the quarterly dividend, and (3) adoption of an incentive compensation plan for the marketing manager. The task is to evaluate the past and prospective financial performance of the company and to critique its liberal credit and inventory policies. The objectives of the case are to: • Introduce and exercise tools and concepts of financial-statement analysis (including financial ratios, break-even analysis, and cash-flow statements). • Explore possible definitions of the “financial health” of a company. • Illustrate the linkage between operating policies and financial performance. • Consider the interdependence among corporate objectives regarding growth, dividends, and debt financing. • Explore the linkage between compensation incentives and financial performance. In this case, the marketing manager is motivated to build sales volume, which he accomplishes with a dramatic build-up in receivables and inventory. • Illustrate some of the challenges of doing business in an emerging market. Suggested Questions 1. What accounts for Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years? Specifically, what policy choices account for this success? 2. What is Deutsche Brauerei’s credit policy toward its distributors...
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...http://www.studymode.com/essays/Deutsche-Brauerei-1479857.html# http://www.studymode.com/essays/Deutsche-Brauerei-286871.html?topic Deutsche Braueri I. Introductory Paragraph Deutsche Brauerei has been a family owned and operated corporation for 12 generations, which has created a high level of focus and control. Each generation has kept the management and operations processes relatively simple, centered on brewing practices and quality. Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years can be attributed to several factors. First and foremost, the company’s success is centered on the product itself, which has won numerous quality awards and is quite popular in Germany. Another contributing factor to the recent growth may have been a bit inadvertent. The purchase of new equipment in 1994, which was necessary as a result of a fire that destroyed the old equipment, allowed the company to increase brewing capacity and efficiency. Finally, Deutsche Brauerei’s decision to enter the Ukranian market in 1998 contributed significantly to the rapid growth. The collapse of the U.S.S.R. brought market reforms, and Deutsche Brauerei jumped on the opportunity to enter the fragmented beer industry, capture the large population and capitalize on the prime location in Europe. Lukas Schweitzer was savvy enough to hire local expert Oleg Pinchuk away from a competitor as the marketing manager, and Oleg was instrumental in building the business in Ukraine by securing accounts and implementing...
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...Deutsche Brauerei Teaching Note Synopsis and Objectives Suggested complementary cases regarding working-capital management and financial forecasting: “Kota Fibres,” (Case 10); “ServerVault,” (UVA-F-1304); and “Body Shop International 2001,” (Case 8). Cases regarding setting financial policy: “Gainesboro Machine Tools Corp.,” (Case 26); “Rosario Acero S.A.,” (UVA-F-1211). A newly-appointed director of a small German beer brewer must prepare to vote on three issues coming before the board of directors the next day: (1) approval of the financial plan for 2001, (2) declaration of the quarterly dividend, and (3) adoption of an incentive compensation plan for the marketing manager. The student’s task is to evaluate the past and prospective financial performance of the company and to critique its liberal credit and inventory policies. The objectives of the case are to: • Introduce and exercise tools and concepts of financial-statement analysis (including financial ratios, break-even analysis, and cash-flow statements). • Explore possible definitions of the “financial health” of a company. • Illustrate the linkage between operating policies and financial performance. • Consider the interdependence among corporate objectives regarding growth, dividends, and debt financing. • Explore the linkage between compensation incentives and financial performance. In this case, the marketing manager is motivated to build sales volume, which he accomplishes...
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...Case #10 Deutsche Brauerei Synopsis and Objectives A newly-appointed director of a small German beer brewer must prepare to vote on three issues coming before the board of directors the next day: (1) approval of the financial plan for 2001, (2) declaration of the quarterly dividend, and (3) adoption of an incentive compensation plan for the marketing manager. The task is to evaluate the past and prospective financial performance of the company and to critique its liberal credit and inventory policies. The objectives of the case are to: • Introduce and exercise tools and concepts of financial-statement analysis (including financial ratios, break-even analysis, and cash-flow statements). • Explore possible definitions of the “financial health” of a company. • Illustrate the linkage between operating policies and financial performance. • Consider the interdependence among corporate objectives regarding growth, dividends, and debt financing. • Explore the linkage between compensation incentives and financial performance. In this case, the marketing manager is motivated to build sales volume, which he accomplishes with a dramatic build-up in receivables and inventory. • Illustrate some of the challenges of doing business in an emerging market. Suggested Questions 1. What accounts for Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years? Specifically, what policy choices account for this success? 2. What is Deutsche Brauerei’s credit policy toward its distributors...
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...Deutsche Brauerei brewing company was founded back in 1737 by Gustav Schweitzer and currently produces two varieties of beer, dark and light. Since the brewing company was originally family owned and family operated, the equity is all privately held stock which is distributed between 16 members of the Schweitzer family. Lukas Schweitzer asked his niece, Greta Schweitzer, to join the board of directors because of her financial expertise. Lukas, the managing director of the firm, is seeking advice to prepare an agenda for the directors meeting in January. This case analysis addresses three main questions concerning the Deutsche Brauerei Company. The three questions that relate to approving the 2001 financial budget are declaring a quarterly dividend; and determining a reasonable compensation plan for Oleg Pinchuk, the company's sales-and-marketing manager. First let us look at the projections of the financial budget for 2001. Net sales have nearly doubled since 1997, for the most part on account of the expansion into the Ukraine market. Because of the new privatizations and market reforms made by the Ukrainian government, it made entry into this market more viable then ever before; which swayed the Schweitzers to expand. Since they were the first-movers in this sector, the beer-distribution pipeline in the Ukraine was nonexistent. The entrepreneurs were eager to capitalize on the market but they had no capital. So Oleg basically turned the company into a bank for the Ukraines...
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...Point of View The approach to the case will be taken from the management’s point of view, at the level of the board of directors. Case Context Problem Definition What recommendations are to be made regarding the (1) approval of the 2001 financial budget, (2) declaration of the quarterly dividend and (3) adoption of a compensation scheme for Oleg Pinchuk, the company’s sales and marketing manager? Framework for Analysis First, initial assessment of the current situation of Deutsche Brauerei is to be made. The company’s current financial standing in the market, the reasons for its recent growth and its financial forecasts are analyzed. Then the three issues are to be analyzed for their implications, possible benefits and consequences for the business and. After the analysis, the group will make recommendations regarding the implementation of the three proposals. Alternatives to these proposals will also be suggested. Analysis I. Introductory Paragraph Deutsche Brauerei has been a family owned and operated corporation for 12 generations, which has created a high level of focus and control. Each generation has kept the management and operations processes relatively simple, centered on brewing practices and quality. Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years can be attributed to several factors. First and foremost, the company’s success is centered on the product itself, which has won numerous quality awards and is quite popular in Germany. Another contributing...
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...quarterly dividend, and (3) adoption of an incentive compensation plan for the marketing manager. The student’s task is to evaluate the past and prospective financial performance of the company and to critique its liberal credit and inventory policies. The objectives of the case are to: • Introduce and exercise tools and concepts of financial-statement analysis (including financial ratios, break-even analysis, and cash-flow statements). • Explore possible definitions of the “financial health” of a company. • Illustrate the linkage between operating policies and financial performance. • Consider the interdependence among corporate objectives regarding growth, dividends, and debt financing. • Explore the linkage between compensation incentives and financial performance. In this case, the marketing manager is motivated to build sales volume, which he accomplishes with a dramatic build-up in receivables and inventory. • Illustrate some of the challenges of doing business in an emerging market. Suggested Questions for Advance Assignment to Students 1. What accounts for Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years? Specifically, what policy choices account for this success? 2. What is Deutsche Brauerei’s credit policy toward its distributors in Ukraine? Why is it different from the policy toward its other distributors? Is the company’s credit policy appropriate? Is it profitable? If not, how would you change it? If so, what arguments would you offer to the board of...
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...Deutsche Braueri I. Introductory Paragraph Deutsche Brauerei has been a family owned and operated corporation for 12 generations, which has created a high level of focus and control. Each generation has kept the management and operations processes relatively simple, centered on brewing practices and quality. Deutsche Brauerei’s rapid growth in recent years can be attributed to several factors. First and foremost, the company’s success is centered on the product itself, which has won numerous quality awards and is quite popular in Germany. Another contributing factor to the recent growth may have been a bit inadvertent. The purchase of new equipment in 1994, which was necessary as a result of a fire that destroyed the old equipment, allowed the company to increase brewing capacity and efficiency. Finally, Deutsche Brauerei’s decision to enter the Ukranian market in 1998 contributed significantly to the rapid growth. The collapse of the U.S.S.R. brought market reforms, and Deutsche Brauerei jumped on the opportunity to enter the fragmented beer industry, capture the large population and capitalize on the prime location in Europe. Lukas Schweitzer was savvy enough to hire local expert Oleg Pinchuk away from a competitor as the marketing manager, and Oleg was instrumental in building the business in Ukraine by securing accounts and implementing the field warehousing to support distributors. Deutsche’s beer was hugely popular in the Ukraine almost immediately, and volume sales...
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...The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus Faculty of Management Management 4430Y Financial Management Spring 2011 A.P. Palasvirta Office: Markin 4132, Lethbridge Phone: (403) 332-4582 e-mail: oz.palasvirta@uleth.ca Goal of Course Management 4430 is the capstone course in finance and will incorporate concepts you have learned in through your study of corporate, investments, and international. We will utilize the case methodology to focus our analysis. Cases describe a context in which a particular problem is found. Regardless of the particular characteristics of the problem, problem solving follows a general methodology: identification of the problem, describing the context of the problem, analysis of potential alternative solutions, the identification of the best solution, implementation of the best solution , and the creation of controls and contingency plans, if applicable. Text and Other Sources: E-book based on Case Studies in Finance, 6th ed., 2010, McGraw Hill, Toronto, ISBN Prerequisites Management 3412, Fundamentals of Investments Investments, Analysis & Management, 2nd Canadian Ed., 2005, Cleary & Jones, John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd., Mississauga ISBN 0-470-83542-7 Management 3460, Corporate Finance Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 6th Canadian Ed., 2007, Ross, Westerfield, Jordan, & Roberts, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Toronto ISBN 13: 978-0-07-095910-1 A list of topics for which you should have working knowledge...
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...their financial budget. a) Asset-utilization ratios As we can see from the Exhibit 4 of the case, Ratio Analyses of Historical and Projected Financial Statements, the sales growth rate and the assets growth rate are not change consistently. As the ratio in Table 1 shows, from 1997 to 2000, when the sales growth rate increased significantly, the assets growth rate declined or maintained stable. Therefore, there is an urgent need to increase the investment to meet their sales growth goal. Table [ 1 ] Asset Utilization | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Proj'd | Proj'd | Sales growth rate % | 4.0% | 7.9% | 22.2% | 12.6% | 14.8% | 12.6% | Assets growth rate % | 6.0% | -0.9% | 6.0% | 4.5% | 10.9% | 8.4% | b) Investment environment in Ukraine i) Ukraine has a relatively large population of 52 million and strategic location within Central and Eastern Europe, making it particularly attractive. ii) From 1995, the Ukrainian government supported the privatizations and market reforms, which suggested a valuable chance to expand, since their privatizations and market reforms were still continuing. iii) Since their beer was very popular for its full-bodied, malty taste, the fragmented nature of the Ukrainian beer industry provided opportunities for Deutsche Brauerei to get more...
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...Introduction Deutsche Brauerei (DB) is a German company owned by 16 Schweitzer family members. It was founded in 1737, and has been in the family for 12 generations. DB manufactures two types of beer; light and dark. Both are well known and have won quality awards. The case centers around the financing of the company’s expansion into the Ukrainian market (and possibly further into Eastern Europe) and its impact on financial planning, future dividends and employee compensation. Background Facts A fire destroyed the manufacturing plant in 1994. New equipment was purchased. The new equipment was more efficient and was capable of increasing the capacity. Once DB expanded into the Ukraine (1998), the additional capacity became necessary. The move into the Ukrainian market was very risky because in 1995 and 1996, their government was privatizing a lot of the free market. This did not impact DB. For the Ukrainian market, Oleg Pinchuk was hired to market the beer very aggressively. He was stolen from a major Ukrainian rival. He had instant success because the beer was considered to be richer than the domestic competition. Also, the market was very fragmented which is easier for a newcomer to have instant success. The DB beer in Germany served its markets through a network of independent distributors. The distributors purchased the beer, stored the beer in their refrigerated warehouses and then sold the beer to their customers. Since the Ukrainian market...
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...GR525 Case Study I DEUTSCHE BRAUEREI Group 8 Guangyi Yu Lili Yu Liuxian Ye Shuti Yao Xi Yang Executive Summary Financial Plan: Deutsche’s current financial plan is problematic. The projected expenses are not in line with the increase of sales, and Pinchuk did not identify the potential consequences if the projected profits are not achieved. In addition, Deutsche simply relies on the short-term borrowings may lead to liquidity problems if the working capital is exhausted. Compensation Plan for Pinchuk: The proposed compensation plan may push Pinchuk to pursue short-term sales increase at the cost of long-term growth. The aggressive sales strategy will bring potential bad debts and financing troubles. The compensation plan should base on multiple key performance factors rather than on sales increase only. Dividend Declaration: Uncle Lukas proposed to increase the dividend for this quarter to a total of EUR 698,000, because Schweitzer family traditionally aims for a 75% dividend payout ratio each year. In fact, Deutsche is growing rapidly. Such a company could not afford a high payout ratio. The profits should support operations rather than satisfy owners at the expansion stage. Debt Financing Analysis Deutsche depends heavily on short-term bank loans, and has no detailed plans for the long-term debts. In order to keep the new distributors and retailers, Pinchuk borrowed the long-term loans to finance the outstanding receivables. Both ways of financing are...
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... Suggested complementary cases in financial statement analysis: “The Financial Detective, 2005,” (UVA-F-1486); “Deutsche Brauerei,” (UVA-F-1355); “The Battle for Value, 2004: FedEx Corp. vs. United Parcel Service, Inc.,” (UVA-F-1484) This case considers the sudden and very large drop in the market value of equity for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., associated with a series of announcements made in 2004. Those announcements caused investors to revise their expectations about the future growth of Krispy Kreme, which had been one of the most rapidly growing American corporations in the new millennium. The task for the student is to evaluate the implications of those announcements and to assess the financial health of the company. This case is intended to be introductory as it can provide a first exercise in financial statement analysis and lay the foundation for two important financial themes: the concept of financial health, and the financial-economic definition of value and its determinants. Suggested Questions for Advance Assignment to Students 1. What can the historical income statements (case Exhibit 1) and balance sheets (case Exhibit 2) tell you about the financial health and current condition of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.? 2. How can financial ratios extend your understanding of financial statements? What questions do the time series of ratios in case Exhibit 7 raise? What questions do the ratios on peer firms in case Exhibits 8 and 9 raise? ...
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...GAINESBORO MACHINE TOOLS CORPORATION Teaching Note Synopsis and Objectives Other cases in which dividend policy is an important issue: “Deutsche Brauerei,” (Case 11) In mid September 2005, Ashley Swenson, the chief financial officer (CFO) of a large computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) equipment manufacturer needed to decide whether to pay out dividends to the firm’s shareholders, or to repurchase stock. If Swenson chose to pay out dividends, she would have to also decide upon the magnitude of the payout. A subsidiary question is whether the firm should embark on a campaign of corporate-image advertising, and change its corporate name to reflect its new outlook. The case serves as an omnibus review of the many practical aspects of the dividend and share buyback decisions, including (1) signaling effects, (2) clientele effects, and (3) the finance and investment implications of increasing dividend payouts and share repurchase decisions. This case can follow a treatment of the Miller-Modigliani dividend-irrelevance theorem and serves to highlight practical considerations to consider when setting a firm’s dividend policy. Suggested Questions for Advance Assignment to Students The instructor could assign supplemental reading on dividend policy and share repurchases. Especially recommended are the Asquith and Mullins article on equity signaling, and articles by Stern Stewart on financial communication. 1. In theory, to fund an increased...
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