Case Study No. 1: American Chemical Corporation 1. Briefly provide a synopsis of the case and clearly describe the main problem raised in the case. (10 points) American Chemical, a diverse chemical company in the late1970s, wanted to acquire, through a share buyout, Universal Paper Corporation. Universal sued them on the stance that it would violate an antitrust law, because its sodium-chlorate production division would digest Universal’s large division creating a lack of competition in the
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I, For each of the years on the Statement of Cash Flows 1. What were the firm’s major sources of cash? Its major uses of cash? Sources of Cash alpha a) Gain on sale of investment and other assets. b) Proceeds from disposal of depreciable and other assets. c) Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations. d) Proceeds from long term debt beta a) Cash received from customers. b) Interest received. c) Proceeds from issuance of common stock. gamma a) Proceeds from
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LIT1: Task 310.1.5-02, 11, 13 Part A Sole Proprietorship: This form of business is the most common form of new business startup. Legal and tax issues are basic and can be followed without significant assistance from external sources. The business and owner are one in the same and all liabilities will fall upon them personally. The primary key to being a sole proprietor is the owner maintains independence in the decision making of the business and how he or she implements their business plan. LIABILITY:
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A STUDY OF EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND BOARD COMPOSITION ON DIVIDEND PAYOUT POLICIES ON NIFTY 50 COMPANIES (2000-2012) | RESEARCH PROPOSAL, BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS | | 2/27/2013 2/27/2013 Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between Corporate Governance practices and corporate dividend policy in India. Design/methodology/approach: Data regarding ownership structure, dividend policies and board composition would be collected
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1. Analyse the validity of the objections to free trade and critically discuss the role of international organisations in regulating trade between countries. Does how the control of trade has impacted positively or negatively on a company of your choice. 2. To what extent should managers feel threatened by organisations that try to protect the rights of workers? Is it possible for the organisations to work with managers to the benefit of both businesses and employees? You should critically analyse
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Introduction Melco was a developer, owner and operator of resorts and casino in Macau, China. It was formed in November 2004, as a joint venture between Melco International Development Ltd. And publishing and broadcasting Ltd. Melco was one of the only six companies authorized by the government of Macau to operate casinos in the territory of Macau. Melco was one of the two pure plays of Macau that had been deemed possible acquisition targets by American gaining firms. Overview of the Sector The gaming
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CSP HOLDING BHD 9426-T MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING Minutes of the CSP Holding Bhd meeting held at Bilik Seminar Bunga Raya, Level 10, Office Tower, No.3,Jalan Nagasari (Off Jalan Raja Chulan), 50200 Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 5th May 2014 at 9.00 a.m. Present : Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Wahid Jalil (Chairman) Y. Bhg. Dato’ Zahir Ahmad (Managing Director) Mr. Yeoh Wai Siaw (Non-independent Executive Director) Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ William Lim (Independent Non-Executive
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Go for Governance Amy Ashley April 10, 2014 Ashley Cobb, Instructor Rasmussen College Author Note This paper is being submitted on April 18, 2014 for Ashley Cobb’s B293/MAN2062 Section 02 Business Ethics course. Memorandum To: Board of Directors of XYZ Corporation From: Amy Ashley, ABC Consulting Firm Date: 4/17/2014 ------------------------------------------------- Re: Go for Governance Confidential Now that we are moving forward without the former CEO it is important to establish
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1. Introduction WorldCom, the telecommunications giant, once was the largest telecommunications company in the world, with more than $30 billion annual revenue, $104 billion in assets and more than 20 million customers. John Sidgmore (2002), Ebbers’ successor after the scandal, said “WorldCom is a key component of our nation’s economy and communications infrastructure.” However, the giant collapsed in 2002. 2. The Main Issue: Earnings Management 3.1 Definition of Earnings Management
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Company Name: MW Petroleum Amoco Corporation was the fifth largest oil company in United States with 28 billion in operating revenues and 1.9 billion in net income. The low oil prices in the 1980s depressed the profitability of many oil companies and most of which responded with downsizing and other cost cutting measures aimed at overhead expenses. Amoco had already sold more than 750 million worth of small properties, which it felt could be more economically operated by companies with low overhead
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