What should be the primary goal of financial management?
A) Increased earnings
B) Maximizing cash flow
C) Maximizing shareholder wealth
D) Minimizing risk of the firm
C) Maximizing shareholder wealth
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The three major categories included on the statement of cash flows are ________.
A) investing, operating, and financing activities B) investing, capital, and financing activities C) investing, operating, and contracting activities D) financial, operating, and internal control activities
Barlo Lunch Snacks places a coupon in each box of its cracker product. Customers may send in five coupons and $3, and the company will send them a recipe book. Sufficient books were purchased at a cost of $5 each. A total of 500,000 boxes of product were sold in 2016. It was estimated that 4% of the coupons would be redeemed. During 2016, 9,000 coupons were redeemed. What is Barlo's premium expense for 2016?
A. $4,400 B. $8,000 C. $20,000 D. $40,000
Several years ago the Jakob Company sold a $1,000 par value, noncallable bond that now has 20 years to maturity and a 7.00% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond currently sells for $875, and the company's tax rate is 40%. What is the component cost of debt for use in the WACC calculation? Do not round your intermediate calculations.
A. 4.58% B. 4.97% C. 3.78% D. 4.92% E. 5.87%