1. Why is capital structure important in a company’s financial management? and (a) What is investment banking? Why is investment banking important in a capitalist economy?
2. If the simple interest rate quote is 6.0% per annum, what is the equivalent continuously-compounded interest rate?
3. A company has a current dividend of $4, which is expected to grow at a constant rate each year at 4% per year for the foreseeable future. The beta for the company is 1.85, and the current risk free rate is 6%. Estimates for the S&P 500 are that it will return 15% next year. Given this information: a. What is your estimate of the required return for this stock? b. What is your estimate of the value for this stock?