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Clark University
Department of Finance
Graduate School of Management
Spring 2009
FIN 5201
Case Studies in Corporate Finance
Wednesday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Carlson Hall 128
Wendy M. Jeffus
Office Hours: after class and
by appointment
Phone: 214-934-1277
Email: jeffus@bc.edu
GSOM Mission:1
Clark University's Graduate School of Management (GSOM) is a diverse
community of learners, researchers, and business professionals that prepares
future leaders to think critically, manage collaboratively and contribute to their
organizations and society.
Guiding principles support our mission:
• We provide students with a high quality education by 1) building a solid
foundation of theoretical knowledge and contemporary management
practices 2) encouraging critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and
communication and 3) featuring a faculty that is academically and
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Source : http://www.clarku.edu/gsom/about/missionstatement08.cfm
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2. professionally qualified, actively involved in research in their fields, and
engaged in service to their communities and profession.
• We acknowledge the complex nature of organizations and their
environments by 1) reflecting on the larger societal context in which
businesses function 2) instilling social awareness and valuing skills and
3) keeping abreast of emerging management issues and maintaining
collaborative links to the business community.
We support management practice through basic research, pedagogical research
and contributions to practice. Primary emphasis is placed on scholarly
contributions in journals or books that contribute new knowledge.
• We are committed to continuous improvement by 1) establishing
learning goals and monitoring learning outcomes across the curriculum
2) assessing intellectual contributions of faculty 3) seeking input from
stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni and the community at
large and 4) monitoring the direction of the school, periodically
reviewing its performance, and actively engaging in strategic planning.
Course Description:2
This course extends the discussion from FIN4200 of the theoretical financial
issues facing the corporation. The student is exposed to a more in-depth
presentation of the underlying financial theories and gains practice applying
these theories to actual problems either through case analyses or additional
readings.
Course Objectives:
This course links managerial decisions to capital markets and the expectations
of investors. The focus is on current corporate finance theory and some of the
problems associated with implementation of this theory. At the core of almost
all of the cases is a valuation task that requires students to look to financial
markets for guidance in resolving the case problem. The focus on value helps
managers understand the impact of the firm on the world around it.
The course will be conducted through lectures, discussion, and case analysis.
Solutions to selected cases/problems will be discussed in class.
Textbooks & Recommended Reading:
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http://www.clarku.edu/academiccatalog/course.cfm?
id=1373&lc=FIN5201&mode=GraduateProgram&pprog=32
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3. 1. Case Studies in Finance (5th
edition) by Robert F. Bruner
2. Jeffus Course Packet available at: www.wendyjeffus.com
3. Regular reading of the Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times.
4. Strongly Recommended: Corporate Finance (8th
edition) by
Ross/Westerfield/Jaffe (or another corporate finance text)
5. Recommended: Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist by
Roger Lowenstein
Session Date Topics, Readings, & Assignments
1 1/14 Introduction, Overview of Corporate Finance & the
Financial Environment
“How to Study and Discuss a Case”
Assessment Example
Warren Buffett: To Think Like an Investor
2 1/21 Value Creation & Governance
Jeffus: “Free Cash Flow Calculation”
Case: Ben & Jerry’s Homemade
3 1/28 Time Value of Money & Capital Asset Pricing Model
Chapter 12
Jeffus: “Time Value of Money”
Case: Nike, Inc.
4 2/4 Cost of Capital & Economic Value Added (EVATM
)
Jeffus: “WACC Calculation”
Case: Coke versus Pepsi
5 2/11 Financial Statements, Cash Flows, and Taxes &
Analysis of Financial Statements
Jeffus: “Financial Statements and Ratios”
Case: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
6 2/18 Financial Planning & Managing Growth
Jeffus: “Financial Forecasting & Managing Growth”
Case: Body Shop International: An Introduction to
Financial Modeling
7 2/25 Case Assessment Presentations
Midterm Review
8 3/4 Spring Break
9 3/11 MIDTERM EXAM (in class)
10 3/18 Capital Budgeting & Resource Allocation
Jeffus: “Capital Budgeting” & “Working Capital
Management – Cash Conversion Cycle”
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4. Case: Chrysler Corporation: Negotiations Between
Daimler & Chrysler (All Teams Stage I)
11 3/25 IPO Valuation & Financing the Early-Stage Firm
Case: JetBlue Airways
13 4/1 Capital Structure Decisions & Evaluating a Lease
Financing Proposal
Jeffus: “Lease vs. Buy”
Chapter 28
Case: Rosario Acero S.A.
Case: National Railroad Passenger Corporation
(“Amtrak”)
14 4/8 Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions
Case: Chrysler Corporation: Negotiations Between
Daimler & Chrysler (All Teams Stage II)
15 4/15 Case Assessment Presentations
“The Bottom Line”
Final Exam Review
16 4/22 FINAL EXAM
Examinations, Papers, & Grading:
There will be two exams, and four case assignments. Some of your
assignments will be assessed by both the professor and your classmates.
Occasional participation assignments are optional and will count towards your
class discussion/participation grade. Homework problems will also count
toward your participation grade and will help you prepare for the in-class
exams.
Case Assignments (Category A - C) 30%
Team Case Assignment (Chrysler) 20%
Team Assessments (2) 10%
Mid-term Exam 15%
Final Exam 15%
Class Discussion / Participation 10%
Papers and Grading Policy:
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5. Every student is expected to come prepared for discussion of the reading
material and cases for all classes. Every student is expected to provide a write
up of four cases—one from each category. Each write up is due the day we
discuss the case. Your write up should be analytical rather than descriptive of
contents of the case. Late submission of any assignment or assessment will
result in a grade reduction. Category A, B, & C cases are to be submitted
individually, you have the option of submitting Category D in teams of 3-4
students.
Category A Category B Category C Category D
Ben &
Jerry’s
Coke vs. Pepsi JetBlue Chrysler Corp.
Nike, Inc. Krispy Kreme Rosario Acero S.A.
Body Shop Intl. (“Amtrak”)
Exams
The midterm and final exams will be "closed-book." There are NO makeup
exams. Those students who will be out of town or who are unable to take the
final exam on the date specified, must discuss this matter with me well in
advance of the examination date. Students will be permitted to use a “study
sheet” for their in-class examinations. The “study sheet” will be 1 page and
may be written on BOTH sides.
Assessments
Teams of two-four students will be selected to analyze two assigned cases.
Students will be expected to apply the theories discussed in class to the
assigned companies dealing with similar issues. Each team will be expected to
present each case report. In addition to your case assignments, your team will
be critiquing other case presentations. In the “assessment,” you have the
opportunity to challenge the conclusions of your classmates, while seeking to
apply new course material to the analysis.
Participation
Students are expected to earn participation points through class attendance,
class discussion, in class quizzes, optional homework assignments and/or
participation opportunities.
Spring 2009 Academic Calendar
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6. January 12 – April 25
Dec. 29 – Jan. 2 Web registration for all current students
Jan. 7 – 9 Orientation for new full-time students
Jan. 6 - 9 Web registration for new full-time and part-time students
Jan. 12
First day of classes (Full Semester and Module A)
Feb. 13 Last day to withdraw from class with a grade of W (Module A)
Feb. 26 Last day of classes (Module A)
March 5 Final grades due from faculty for Module A
March 2-6 Spring break
March 9
First day of classes (Module B)
March 27 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W (Full Semester)
April 10 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W (Module B)
April 23 Last day of classes (Full Semester and Module B)
April 24 Make-up day for missed classes
April 30 Final grades due from faculty for Module B and Full Semester
May 17 Commencement
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7. January 12 – April 25
Dec. 29 – Jan. 2 Web registration for all current students
Jan. 7 – 9 Orientation for new full-time students
Jan. 6 - 9 Web registration for new full-time and part-time students
Jan. 12
First day of classes (Full Semester and Module A)
Feb. 13 Last day to withdraw from class with a grade of W (Module A)
Feb. 26 Last day of classes (Module A)
March 5 Final grades due from faculty for Module A
March 2-6 Spring break
March 9
First day of classes (Module B)
March 27 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W (Full Semester)
April 10 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W (Module B)
April 23 Last day of classes (Full Semester and Module B)
April 24 Make-up day for missed classes
April 30 Final grades due from faculty for Module B and Full Semester
May 17 Commencement
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