What are meme stocks?
Meme stocks are stocks that have gained popularity through social media and are often considered risky; it's advised to avoid them.
What does the Serenity Prayer ask for?
Courage to change what must be altered, serenity to accept what cannot be helped, and insight to know the difference.
What are stock prices influenced by?
Firm fundamentals, financial factors, situational competition, business risk, and innovation.
What factors influence the supply and demand of securities?
Changes in beliefs, whether objective or subjective, informed or uninformed, rational or irrational.
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Capital Structure Management
What are the components of financial risk in stock prices?
Debt cost, investment policy, and financial policy capabilities.
What are the two types of beliefs that can affect stock prices?
Rational and irrational beliefs.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the main focus of the course introduced?
Value Creation & Destruction.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the three key corporate finance policies?
Not specified in the text.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What question arises regarding Sterling's management after Kodak's acquisition?
Was Sterling a poorly-run firm that Kodak could turn around?
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Financial Statements Overview
What do financial statements show about a firm?
They show what a firm IS and what it DID.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What does centralized management in a corporation imply?
There is a separation of ownership and control.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What are some secondary pursuits in management?
Maximize revenue, minimize costs, and beat competition.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What does maximizing value in corporate finance entail?
Making decisions that increase the overall worth of the corporation.
Why is understanding stock price important?
It helps investors make informed decisions about buying or selling shares.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is the primary goal of studying corporate finance?
To help firms maximize value.
What primarily causes stock prices to move?
News and efficient markets.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
How much did Sterling's shareholders gain after the acquisition?
$2.1 billion compared to 30 days earlier.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is the main feature of a corporation that limits loss?
Limited Liability: Loss is limited to the investment.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
How can we determine if a corporate decision creates or destroys value?
By applying sound analysis principles and observing stock market reactions.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is a likely reason for Kodak's value drop after acquiring Sterling?
Kodak vastly overpaid for Sterling, transferring wealth from its shareholders to those of Sterling.
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Stock Price Movements
How do stock prices typically react to dividend increases?
Stock prices generally rise as dividend increases signal firm quality and positive prospects.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the primary theme associated with Eastman Kodak's acquisition of Sterling Drugs?
Corporate Value Destruction.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
How is value defined in financial terms?
Value = the sum of discounted cash outflows and inflows.
What primarily causes stock prices to move?
News and changes in facts or information.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
How much did acquiring-firm shareholders lose in the 1980s per dollar spent on acquisitions?
$7 billion total, or 1.6 cents per dollar spent.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
How does corporate finance support firm value creation?
Through the design and implementation of financial policy, payout policy, and investment policy.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What does it mean to destroy value in a corporate context?
When a firm's actions lead to a decrease in shareholder wealth.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
Which university offers the course on Value Creation & Destruction?
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology.
What is the 'Battle of Wits' in stock trading?
It refers to the competition between shorts (bears) and longs (bulls) in the stock market.
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Stakeholder Conflicts in Corporate Finance
What are the two main types of markets mentioned?
Product Markets and Financial Markets.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the three key policies in corporate finance?
Not specified in the text, but typically include investment, financing, and dividend policies.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What do cash flows capture in financial management?
The economic costs and benefits.
What are the main factors that influence stock price movements?
Firm fundamentals, financial factors, beliefs, and opinions.
What does trade in securities reflect?
Changing prospects, firm fundamentals, cash flow, and financial factors.
What does a rise or fall in stock prices indicate?
A reaction to new information or events.
What factors can influence stock prices?
Market demand, company performance, economic indicators, and investor sentiment.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What are the three key policies in corporate finance that support value creation?
Financial Policy, Payout Policy, and Investment Policy.
How can stock prices affect a company's reputation?
Higher stock prices can indicate strong performance and investor confidence.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What does financial policy in corporate finance involve?
Project funding and firm financing.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What role does the macro economy play in stock prices?
It influences financial risk and investment decisions.
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Stock Price Movements
What are the two conditions for rational investors in efficient markets?
Not all investors overreact or underreact to news.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What is done after finding the discount rate?
Sum the discounted cash flows.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What does Financial Economics study?
It studies finance as a science.
What is the significance of distinguishing between opinions and facts in stock price movements?
Opinions can lead to market volatility, while facts provide a stable basis for valuation.
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Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
What is a potential question raised regarding IPOs?
Why do firms leave so much money on the table?
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Financial Statements Overview
What does 'Supply of Money' refer to?
The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy.
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Financial Statements Overview
What is the significance of accumulated retained earnings?
It represents the total profits retained in the company for reinvestment.
What causes stock prices to move?
Stock prices move due to noise, which includes changes in facts or information.
What is a stock price?
The current price at which a share of stock can be bought or sold.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What happened to Eastman Kodak's stock after acquiring Sterling Drugs?
Kodak's stock dropped 15%, resulting in a loss of $2.2 billion for its shareholders.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the primary focus of the discussion regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Skype?
Value Creation or Destruction.
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Corporate Finance Policies
How is ownership transferred in a corporation?
Through tradable shares, which are non-refundable.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the primary goal of management?
Maximizing the value of owners’ equity.
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Stakeholder Conflicts in Corporate Finance
What is the relationship between corporate finance and business forms?
Corporate finance is influenced by the type of business form chosen.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the purpose of discounting in cash flow analysis?
To adjust for cash flow timing and risk.
p.37
Corporate Finance Policies
What is meant by 'Nexus of Contracts' in a corporation?
It refers to the network of contracts that define the relationships within the corporation.
What does the term 'behavioral finance' refer to in the context of stock prices?
The influence of various beliefs on market behavior, including irrational and transient factors.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the two main sectors in the economy?
Government and Household Sector.
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Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
Which company had the highest percentage change on its first day of trading?
Xinjiang Xinxin Mining Industry Co. Ltd. with 118%.
What is the difference between transient and permanent factors in stock price movements?
Transient factors are temporary influences, while permanent factors have lasting effects on stock prices.
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Capital Structure Management
What is the purpose of capital structure management?
To balance debt and equity to maximize value.
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Capital Structure Management
What are the two types of liabilities listed?
Bank loans and mortgages.
What is the relationship between risk and return?
Higher risk is generally associated with higher return.
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Financial Statements Overview
How much did accounts payable increase from 2022 to 2023?
$16 million (from $197 million to $213 million).
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What did Moeller, Schlingemann, and Stulz find regarding acquiring-firm shareholders' losses around acquisition announcements?
They lost 12 cents per dollar spent on acquisitions, totaling $240 billion from 1998 to 2001.
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Stock Price Movements
What is the implication of a dividend cut on stock prices?
A dividend cut often leads to a decline in stock prices, indicating potential issues within the firm.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the three big decisions in corporate finance?
1) What projects to pick, 2) How to finance these projects, 3) How to reward investors.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
In which publication did Moeller, Schlingemann, and Stulz present their findings?
Journal of Finance, Volume 60 Issue 2.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the relationship between dividends and corporate value?
Changes in dividends can lead to value destruction if they signal financial instability.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is meant by 'Financial Policy' in corporate finance?
It pertains to project funding and firm financing.
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Financial Statements Overview
What does the Income Statement represent?
A video of what the firm DID over a period of time.
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Capital Budgeting Process
How do marketing efforts and advertising campaigns relate to capital budgeting?
They are part of the decisions aimed at corporate value creation.
How do beliefs and opinions influence stock prices?
They can lead to irrational or rational behavior among investors, affecting demand and supply.
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Capital Budgeting Process
Who is typically responsible for investment policy decisions?
CEO, Managers, Board of Directors.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What is the first step in the Capital Budgeting Process?
List candidate projects (independent, exclusive).
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Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
What is a potential consequence of a severely under-priced IPO?
It may indicate that the firm did not maximize its initial value.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What must be identified for each project in the Capital Budgeting Process?
The relevant Cash Flows (CF).
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Stakeholder Conflicts in Corporate Finance
What role do debtholders play in stakeholder conflicts?
They are fixed claimants.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What is necessary to find in relation to Cash Flows?
The discount rate given CF timing & risk.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What types of investments are considered fixed-capital investments?
Land, plants, and machinery.
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Stakeholder Conflicts in Corporate Finance
What ethical considerations should management take into account?
Champion social causes and act ethically.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What role does research and development play in capital budgeting?
It is a key factor in corporate value creation.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is a key feature of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)?
Hybrid of partnership and corporation.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What do dividends signal about a firm?
Dividends signal the firm's quality and future prospects.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What does 'Investment Policy' refer to in corporate finance?
It involves project selection and firm valuation.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is the relationship between corporate finance and business forms?
The corporation and business forms are interconnected in finance.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the components of corporate finance mentioned?
Assets, debt, equity, payables, wages, compensation, expenditures, interest, and dividends.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What does investment policy in corporate finance entail?
Project selection and firm valuation.
What role do financial factors play in stock price movements?
They include interest rates, inflation, and economic indicators that impact investor decisions.
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Capital Structure Management
What types of financing are mentioned?
Direct Financing (investment banks) and Indirect Financing (commercial banks).
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Corporate Finance Policies
What do corporate policies influence?
The management of equity and debt.
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Stakeholder Conflicts in Corporate Finance
Who are considered stakeholders in a corporate context?
Shareholders, debtholders, managers, workers, suppliers, and government.
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Financial Statements Overview
What does the Balance Sheet represent?
A snapshot of what the firm IS at a point in time.
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Financial Statements Overview
How much did accounts payable increase from 2022 to 2023?
$16 million (from $197 million to $213 million).
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is the focus of 'Payout Policy' in corporate finance?
It deals with how to use or disburse firm cash flows.
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Capital Structure Management
What are the two types of financial assets mentioned?
Financial Assets (Securities) and Real Assets.
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Capital Budgeting Process
How can changes in supply chain or information systems impact capital budgeting?
They can influence investment decisions aimed at maximizing value.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What financial decisions are included in capital budgeting?
IPOs, M&As, spinoffs, etc.
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Working Capital Management
What is the purpose of working capital management?
To ensure cash inflows equal cash outflows at all times.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What are the possible returns from investments?
Dividends, interest, and capital gain or loss.
What is meant by 'Ideas, no Money'?
The concept that innovative ideas may lack funding.
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Stock Price Movements
What do efficient markets imply about stock prices?
Prices reflect all relevant information.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the focus of payout policy in corporate finance?
Managing firm cash flows and deciding on their use or disbursement.
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Stakeholder Conflicts in Corporate Finance
What is the relationship between managers and shareholders in the context of stakeholder conflicts?
Managers act as agents for shareholders, who are the principals.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What should be done with projects that have positive value?
Retain (implement) those projects.
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Financial Statements Overview
What does the balance sheet represent?
A snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
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Financial Statements Overview
What are current assets?
Assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year.
What is meant by 'Money, no Ideas'?
The concept that having funds does not guarantee innovative ideas.
What is the role of cash flow in stock price movements?
It reflects the changing prospects of a firm.
How do firm fundamentals affect stock prices?
They provide information about a company's financial health and performance.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What is the relationship between taxes and corporate finance?
Taxes impact the financial decisions and profitability of a corporation.
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Capital Budgeting Process
What is capital budgeting?
The management of long-term (fixed) assets to ensure investment projects create value.
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Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
What is a common trend observed in first-day returns for IPOs?
They are often high and positive.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What does maximizing value refer to in corporate finance?
The objective of increasing the overall worth of the corporation.
p.21
Corporate Finance Policies
What role do public services play in corporate finance?
They provide laws that govern financial activities.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What legal personality does a corporation have?
It can own assets and debts, and can sue and be sued separately from its owners.
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Corporate Finance Policies
How does corporate finance help in rewarding investors?
By determining how to appropriately compensate financiers.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the financial elements involved in corporate finance?
Sales, cash, and expenditures.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the two sides of finance?
Demand Side and Supply Side.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What do claims represent in finance?
Promises, such as securities if traded.
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Financial Statements Overview
What are current liabilities?
Obligations that a company expects to settle within one year.
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Financial Statements Overview
What is the formula for total equity?
Total assets minus total liabilities.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the methods of capital allocation mentioned?
Use of debt, use of equity, and payout cash.
p.15
Financial Statements Overview
What is the formula for calculating profits in the Income Statement?
Revenues - Expenses = Profits.
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Corporate Finance Policies
What are the two main viewpoints of finance?
Investment Analysis and Corporate Finance.
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Working Capital Management
What does working capital management involve?
The management of short-term assets and liabilities.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What types of assets can be valued using cash flows?
Stocks, bonds, real estate, firms, projects, or any asset or liability.
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Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the significance of real options management in stock prices?
It helps in evaluating investment opportunities and managing risks.
p.15
Financial Statements Overview
What are the two main components of the Balance Sheet?
Assets and Financing (Own and Owe).
p.22
Value Creation vs. Destruction
What is the relationship between means and ends in management?
Pursuits (means) are secondary to the goal (ends) of maximizing value.
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Financial Statements Overview
What does 'Demand for Money' refer to?
The desire to hold cash or liquid assets.
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Financial Statements Overview
How much did accumulated retained earnings increase from 2022 to 2023?
$43 million (from $347 million to $390 million).
