1. The case provides a formula for the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) that differs slightly from the formula given in class. For the purpose of your analysis, use the version of the formula given in class: We will discuss the version of the WACC given in the case later in the course. 2. In answering the questions below, pay careful attention to the distinction between Marriott’s current capital structure and its target capital structure. Please answer the following questions in
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Case 1 Marriot Corporation: The Cost of Capital The University of Hong Kong Group 5 January 29, 2016 GUO Weizuo, Aurora 3035235642 guoweizuo2014@163.com HE Fei, Vincent 3035236608 vincenthefei@gmail.com LI Yao, Steve 3035159109 liyao@connect.hku.hk LOU Chaoyue, Laura 3035236414 lauralou@hku.hk Catalog 1. Four components of Marriott’s financial strategies consistent with its growth objective ............... 1 2. The weighted average cost of capital for Marriott
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Marriott Case Study 1)What is the weighted average cost of capital for Marriott? The weighted average cost of capital for Marriott is 11.64%. .4(cost of equity) + .6(cost of debt)(1- tax) Tax = Income tax/Income before tax = 175.9/398.9 = 44% Cost of debt = .5(.0895) + .4(.0872) + .25(.069) + .5(.011) + .4(.014) +.25(.018) = 11.25% B = 1.1 when d/e = .41 target d/e is .6 so.. B(a) = B(e) / (1 + (1-tax) D/E) = 1.11 / (1+.56(2499/3596)) = .80 B = .8 * (1+.56(5394/3596)) = 1.47
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DATE: 08/01/2011 BRIEF SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION Marriott initiated a financial reform process during the mid 1970s which was very successful in bringing the company back on a solid foot by 1980. The four year plan included steps to introduce fiscal discipline and maintain certain limits on debt to capital ratio, rating and fund raising activities. Also growth in hotel management fees and cash inflows from selling stakes in low return operations generated an excess amount of cash
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Marriott's corporation: the cost of capital What is the weighted average cost of capital for Marriott Corporation? Are the four components of Marriott's financial strategy consistent with its growth objective? Marriott Corporation is an international company who's the growth over the year has been more than satisfactory. In 1987, Marriott's sales grew up by 24% and its return on equity stood at 22%. Moreover the sales and earnings pr share has doubled over the previous year. The company
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Case Study: Marriott Corporation The Cost of Capital Teresa Cortez Keith Gemmell Brandon Papsidero Robin Reschke October 28, 2013 Table of Contents 1. Are the four components of Marriott’s financial strategy consistent with its growth objective? ..................................
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Capital (Abridged) Executive Summary: The case "Marriott Corporation: The Cost of Capital (Abridged)" focuses on an ideal opportunity to review the capital asset pricing model and the weighted average cost of capital through calculation of the cost of capital for Marriott as a whole. Dan Cohrs is faced with making recommendations for the hurdle rates at Marriott Corporation and its three divisions utilizing CAPM and WACC. This case illustrates how to calculate beta based on comparable
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Dan Cohrs, vice president of finance at the Marriott Corporation has to prepare his annual recommendations for the hurdle rates for the firm’s three major lines of business – lodging, contract services and restaurants. He recognizes that the hurdle rates are going to have a significant impact on the firm’s financial and operational strategies. If hurdle rates increased, Marriott’s growth would be reduced as once profitable projects wouldn’t remain so. While on the other hand, decease in hurdle rates
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1 Marriott Corporation: Cost of Capital Analysis In this paper, I shall attempt to determine the optimal cost of capital for Marriott Corporation using the WACC method and compare it against the cost of capital of a division with the firm to determine the implications of using a “firm wide” cost of capital Cost of Capital for the firm Based on the data given in the case, the beta equity for Marriott Corporation is currently set at 1.11. However, given the changes in the debt component in Marriott’s
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this research paper is to recognize and apply the principles of the marketing planning process, develop contemporary marketing management issues by analysing if the marketing mix of the organisation in this case Marriott Corporation with their Birmingham represented hotel Forest of Arden, A Marriott hotel and Country Club, satisfies their target market’s needs. Threats and opportunities will be detailed from caring a PEST analysis and by recommending marketing mix changes in line with the target markets
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