Problem
A. Why does Noble Group perform the activities it performs?
B. How does Noble's financial health compare to that of its competitors? Please consider measures of asset efficiency and net margins.
C. What are the purposes and consequences of using receivables facilities?
D. What are the purposes and consequences into the soy prepurchase agreement?
E. Should Noble issue $500 million of 8.5% senior notes in May of 2008? Briefly, why or why not?