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Thorntons PLC; A Financial Analysis
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This 9 page paper considers the performance of Thorntons PLC, the UK luxury sweet goods manufacturer and retailer. The analysis looks at the years 2001 and 2002,. The paper then considers the use of EVA and MVA (Economic Value Added and Market Value Added) as a measure that could be used instead of the use of return on capital employed (ROCE). The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEthornt.rtf

Threadware; Business Growth and Finance - A Case Study
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This 6 page paper considers a case provided by a student where there is a young apparently thriving business that is growing quickly. The directors have been surprised by the withdrawal of an overdraft. The writer consider why a growing company may not be as financially as strong as it appears. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEthread.wps

Three Recent Mergers
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A 4 page paper discussing the merger of two Illinois hospital systems (Highland Hills and Northwestern) in 2000; eBay and PayPal in 2002; and Citigroup's acquisition of Mexico's Banamex in 2001. The hospital merger was being challenged as being anti-competitive in 2005 and could be reversed. Strategic success appears to be more likely than financial success in the environment that currently exists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSfinMergOutc.rtf

Three Sets of Accounts
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This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first compares the balance sheets, income statement and statement of cash flow of three companies; Microsoft, ExxonMobile and Ford, looking at the similarities and difference and determining which are the most useful. The second part considers whether the traditional measurement of profit is sufficient or if there should be increased emphasis on cash flow when accessing the performance of a company. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TE3sets.rtf

Tiffany & Co Financial Performance
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This 13 page paper examines the financial performance of the well known diamond jewellers Tiffany’s. The paper answers questions set by the student, starting with a short consideration of the statements made by the auditors and then looking at the liquidity and profit margins of the company between 2004 and 2006. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEtiffany.rtf

Time Value of Money
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This 4 page paper looks at different aspects concerning the time vlaue of money. The paper explains interest rates and compounding, present value and future value of investments, opportunities costs, annuities and the rule of ’72. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEtimeval.rtf

Time Value of Money
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This 5 page paper considers what is meant by the time value of money. The paper explains the concept and then shows the concept has been used by companies in decision-making processes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEtimevl.rtf

Time Value of Money, Sources of Finance, Bonds and Share and Influences on Inventory
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This 4 page paper answers 4 questions, the first defines rime value of money, future value of money and present value of money. The second part considers long term sources of finance for corporation. The third part of the paper discusses the differences between bonds, common shares and preference shares and the last part of the paper looks at the influence o the economy, business expansion plans and investments on inventory levels. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmoneyq1.rtf

Timing a Business Expansion
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A 3 page paper assessing the likely course of interest rates between the end of 2004 and the end of 2005 into mid-2006. A company plans a business expansion for which it will need to borrow money, and it wants to originate its loan at the optimum time. The paper examines current economic conditions, business press articles and current business trends to conclude that interest rates may rise in the future, but it is unlikely that they will decline below current levels. The recommendation is that the company proceed with its expansion plans now, rather than waiting for another year. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeconUS10-04.rtf

Tiptree and Secure Ltd Cases
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This 14 page paper answers 3 questions asked by the student. The first looks at a potential investment using Net Present Value, to assess if the project is worth undertaking, the second question looks at how the entrance of a lower priced competitor may impact on the company and the choice they have to do nothing and see a drop in demand, to decrease price or to increase marketing costs. The last part of the paper looks at a case where there is the potential for more demand and examined whether or not the company has sufficient working capital.
Filename: TEcase1.rtf